The first Presidential Debate took place Tuesday night, Walt Disney Co. announced that it plans to lay off 28,000 employees and the St. Thomas Center for Well-Being reported 56 positive COVID-19 cases last week. Ad/PR Director Grace Hallen has today’s News in :90.
OPINION: Democrats need a moderate candidate in 2020 election
Candidates Joe Biden and Amy Klobuchar have both positioned themselves in relatively moderate stances, but it all depends on who you talk to. Columnist Grace Hallen argues the election of a radical democratic candidate will only splinter party lines further.
OPINION: Minnesota Twins’ rebranding brought 2019 success
Working with local advertising agency, Carmichael Lynch, the Minnesota Twins franchise revamped their brand style with the title “This Is How We Baseball” in 2018. The 2019 season underwent even bigger changes with remarkable results. Columnist Grace Hallen argues this rebranding allowed the Twins to instill excitement in their fans.
OPINION: Tackling diversity at an early age
Here at St. Thomas, acts of racism have been all too common in the last two years. Columnist Grace Hallen argues diversity training should start with children, not when a person is grown up and established in their beliefs.
Sports in :60 – Oct. 7, 2019
The St. Thomas men’s golf team is competing in the MIAC Championship, women’s volleyball played against Carleton College on Saturday, and football won its homecoming game against Concordia-Moorhead. Columnist Grace Hallen has today’s Sports in :60.
OPINION: Music industry standards are declining
Synthesized sound was created to compliment instruments. Now, artists are leaning on synthetic sound and using it by itself in songs. Columnist Grace Hallen argues that the music landscape is changing, specifically in mainstream pop music.
News in :90 – April 5, 2019
A Ohio man falsely identified himself as a child who has been missing for over 13 years, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency dropped an explosive from a spacecraft, and Boeing continues to have issues with their planes in Ethiopia after putting in new safety measures. PR Director Grace Hallen has today’s News in 90.
News in :90 – Feb. 8, 2019
Arizona has considered allowing cameras extended care facility rooms after a woman was raped unconscious and later gave birth in phoenix. Cameras in patients’ rooms has been a controversial topic due to infringing on patient privacy. Many families have asked for the implementation of cameras to ensure the safety of their loved ones, regardless of …
News in :90 – Nov. 6, 2018
A 10-year-old girl is charged in the death of an infant in Wisconsin, the migrant caravan arrives in Mexico City, and St. Thomas gears up for today’s elections. Business Manager Grace Hallen has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 – Oct. 11, 2018
Dougherty Family College receives a $6.5 million donation, thousands are without power from Hurricane Michael, and funding authorization for the Soo Lock Project was included in a water resources bill that cleared the Senate on Wednesday. Business Manager Grace Hallen has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 – Sept. 14, 2018
A hospital in the Twin Cities was caught violating patient privacy laws, a series of gas explosions in Massachusetts has caused evacuations, and Hurricane Florence makes landfall. Business Manager Grace Hallen has today’s News in :90.