A warm winter and climate change have called attention to the Office of Sustainability’s strategic plans as St. Thomas works to reach sustainable goals. Madeline Mussay has the story.
Warm weather spotlights St. Thomas’ sustainability efforts
News in :90 – April 24, 2024
The United Nations called Tuesday for “a clear, transparent and credible investigation” of mass graves uncovered at two major hospitals in war-torn Gaza that were raided by Israeli troops. Columbia University averted another confrontation between students and police early Wednesday. The Senate passed legislation Tuesday that would force TikTok’s China-based parent company to sell the social media platform under the threat of a ban. Madeline Mussay has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 – April 10, 2024
3 sons of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh were killed in an Israeli airstrike. The Arizona Supreme Court has given the go-ahead to enforce a long-dormant law that bans nearly all abortions. Track and field becomes the first sport to pay prize money at the Olympics. Madeline Mussay has today’s News in :90.
Sports in :60 – March 18, 2024
St. Thomas baseball begins play in the Summit League, St. Thomas softball finishes the City of Trees classic with a loss, and March Madness arrives. Reporter Madeline Mussay has today’s Sports in :60.
St. Thomas observatory and ‘star parties’ future to change with Anderson Arena construction
The future of the St. Thomas observatory — located on the top of the Anderson Parking Garage — might be in jeopardy due to construction on the Lee and Penny Anderson Arena. Madeline Mussay has the story.
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.
Live theater performances return to St. Thomas after 15 years
Theater Club’s first Cabaret Night offered a completely free and chill event for casual performance on Dec. 2 at the Anderson Student Center. Madeline Mussay has the story.
St. Paul’s best coffee shops for studying
Madeline Mussay gives a listing of some of her favorite coffee shops near the St. Thomas campus.
Iowa State women’s basketball routs St. Thomas 85-44
Junior guard Jade Hill’s 11 points couldn’t overcome reigning Big 12 champions Iowa State’s 85-44 beatdown in a non-conference game on Nov. 29 at Schoenecker Arena. Adam Mueller has the story.
Minnesota Children’s Museum’s second annual Deaf Day welcomes Deaf and hard-of-hearing children
The Minnesota Children’s Museum and the University of St. Thomas’ Playful Learning Lab will hold their second annual Deaf Day event on Saturday, Dec. 2. Madeline Mussay and Kevin Callahan have the story.
News in :90 – Nov. 9, 2023
French President Emmanuel Macron called for a humanitarian pause in Israel’s operations against Hamas, the Actor’s union reached a deal with studios and a Spanish politician was taken to the hospital after being shot in Madrid. Madeline Mussay has today’s News in :90.
Large first-year class raises on-campus housing concerns
The first-year class of the Fall 2023 semester is the second largest first-time first-year class, with a total of 1,526 students. 1,485 of those students are students from the United States, while the rest are international students. Madeline Mussay has the story.
Sports in :60 – Oct. 10, 2023
First-year Ella Boerger was named WCHA Rookie of the Week, St. Thomas women’s soccer secured its first conference win of the season and the Minnesota Twins take on the Houston Astros this afternoon. Madeline Mussay has today’s Sports in :60.
Sports in :60 – Sept. 14, 2023
The University of St. Thomas signed a broadcast deal with FOX 9 to air St. Thomas sports, the St. Thomas volleyball team will take on Central Michigan today and the Minnesota Vikings will face off against the Philadelphia Eagles. Madeline Mussay has today’s Sports in :60.
St. Thomas students participate in real-money finance class
Finance professor Mary S. Daughtery supports students in a class called the Aristotle Fund, a student-managed investment fund that provides students with the opportunity to steward $10 million of the University of St. Thomas’ endowment. Madeline Mussay has the story.