Gov. Tim Walz said Wednesday he will let his stay-at-home order expire as scheduled Monday, though he’ll leave key restrictions in place to keep up Minnesota’s fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Carrie Thysse and her fiance Pat O’Neill, who met during their first week of law school at St. Thomas, were ready to say their vows on June 13 in the newly renovated Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas on the university’s campus. Reporter Mia Laube has the story.
Since the stay-at-home order has caused all non-essential workers to stay at home, some St. Thomas students are facing economic loss after losing or decreasing hours at their jobs. Reporter Annie Terry has the story.
The humor of Generation Z contains irreverence and cynicism due to the world they inherited. Columnist True Dabill argues younger generations turn to social media, memes and other forms of humor as defense mechanisms.
While all St. Thomas students have transitioned to online classes, students taking lab courses are facing some additional challenges. Reporter Mae Macfarlane has the story.
St. Thomas junior Michael “Sully” Sullivan, who has served in numerous leadership roles around campus, including the Undergraduate Student Government executive board, was elected as student body president for the 2020-21 academic year. University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker has the story.
The cancellation of in-person activities at St. Thomas has brought a surge of interest in the create[space] activities after director Manuela Hill-Muñoz developed what she calls “creativity kits”, mailed directly to students’ doors. Reporter Joey Swanson has the story.
States have started reporting the demographic data of who is getting sick with COVID-19, and minority groups are being affected disproportionately. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues the pandemic has exposed the structural racism in society.
It is easy to become addicted to cell phones, tablets, laptops and more. Designer Maggie Stout looks at this situation and offers ideas on how to have a healthier relationship with your devices.
While campus is mostly closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Rev. Lawrence Blake holds daily Mass in the basement of the Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas, streamed live for the public to view online. Videographer Song Johansen has the story.
As hospitals struggle to obtain personal protective equipment to protect their staff from COVID-19, one St. Thomas student was motivated by unused materials from the engineering department to start making face shields to donate to hospitals across Minnesota and Wisconsin. Reporter Leila Weah has the story.
For students and staff alike at St. Thomas, sheltering at home may have proven to be difficult for some, having something to look forward to creates motivation for other things. Reporter Mae Macfarlane has the story.
Like many of you, we feel the increase in free time during a shelter-in-place, and with that the increase in music streams. So TommieMedia set to work, compiling the best of the best tunes to fit the quarantine mood from classic hits to recently released pop jams.
The University of St. Thomas has postponed plans for commencement ceremonies until further notice due to the uncertainty around COVID-19. Columnist Gustavo Gutierrez-Nidasio argues graduating students and their families should accept that the commencement ceremony they envisioned before will probably not happen.
Some St. Thomas senior athletes have questioned the viability of using the extended eligibility granted to all spring athletes by NCAA Division III. Reporter Burke Spizale has the story.
