Elaina Mankowski shares her opinion about the often-overlooked value and importance of the fashion industry.
OPINION: The depth of the fashion industry is overlooked
News in :90 – May 15, 2024
Slovakia’s prime minister is wounded in a shooting, Republicans call for Democrats to make concessions in the Minnesota legislature, and the St. Thomas sailing and rowing clubs contend with windy conditions on the Mississippi. Reporter Elaina Mankowski has today’s News in :90.
OPINION: The Met Gala is the Super Bowl of fashion — and it is broadcast just the same
In this opinions piece, Elaina Mankowski discusses the intricacies and editorial challenges presented in coverage of the 2024 Met Gala.
University of St. Thomas to cut 26 filled staff positions
The University of St. Thomas notified faculty and staff they would be cutting 26 filled staff positions to assist in narrowing a $10.5 million budget gap beginning July 1.
Sports in :60 – April 8, 2024
The South Carolina Gamecocks won the NCAA championship, Minnesota Timberwolves won over the Los Angeles Lakers and St. Thomas ended Omaha’s winning streak. Elaina Mankowski has today’s Sports in :60.
On-campus burglaries addressed by Public Safety
St. Thomas students and faculty received a Timely Warning email from Public Safety on Tuesday afternoon providing information on a string of burglaries that recently occurred on campus.
News in :90 – March 20, 2024
A wooden boat carrying dozens of Rohingya Muslims capsized off Indonesia’s Northernmost coast on Wednesday. Donald Trump suggested Tuesday that he’d support a national ban on abortions around 15 weeks of pregnancy. The demolition of McCarthy gym on St. Thomas’ south campus began Wednesday morning. Elaina Mankowski has today’s News in :90.
Grace Hall residents go more than 24 hours without heat
Grace Hall residents woke up Sunday and Monday mornings to cold dorm rooms as they waited for help from Public Safety and maintenance.
Demonstrators gather to protest Anderson Arena on Summit and Cretin avenues
A group of about 18 people gathered on the corner of Summit and Cretin avenues on Monday morning to protest the building of the new Lee and Penny Anderson Arena on South Campus. Opinions Editor Cecilia Wallace and reporters Daniela Kopřivová and Elaina Mankowski have the story.
Grace Hall residents raise concerns about new walking path
Grace Hall residents expressed frustration after construction on the Lee and Penny Anderson Arena suddenly diverted walking paths to the dorm Tuesday morning. AP Wire CME Kevin Lynch, University Affairs CME Gwynn Vang and reporter Elaina Mankowski have the story.
News in :90 – Nov. 14, 2022
President Biden objected to China’s “coercive and increasingly aggressive actions” toward Taiwan during his first in-person meeting with President Xi Jinping. The leaders of the two superpowers aimed to “manage” differences between their nations as they compete for global influence. The nearly three-hour sit down came at a critical juncture for the two countries amid …
St. Thomas celebrates Campus Sustainability Month, boosts recycling efforts
During the month of October, St. Thomas is participating in Campus Sustainability Month, an international celebration every October where colleges and universities hold events to encourage sustainable actions on campus. Elaina Mankowski has the story.
Women’s Entrepreneurship Week craft fair comes to campus
To end Women’s Entrepreneurship Week on campus, the CreateSpace and the Schulze School of Entrepreneurship teamed up to host their fourth annual craft fair featuring twelve woman-owned small businesses. Elaina Mankowski has the story.