Rees Winga, a St. Thomas senior and marketing major, made a name for himself in the photography industry with his artistic abilities and creative mind. Reporter Leila Weah has the story.
St. Thomas senior captures concert moments through photography
St. Thomas officials working to clarify CARES act funding
Minnesota colleges will receive $180 million from the CARES Act, the Star Tribune wrote Friday. Private universities in Minnesota are expected to receive $40 million in federal stimulus aid, half of which must be used on direct cash grants to students. Reporter Annie Terry has the story.
University leaders take pay cut amid COVID-19 financial strains
In a letter to St. Thomas faculty and staff Friday, University President Julie Sullivan announced that she and her senior leadership team would take a 15% pay cut from May 15 through the end of 2020. University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker has the story.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW and AP: Trump tweets support for rally at Minnesota governor’s home
President Donald Trump tweeted his support Friday for a protest outside Gov. Tim Walz’s official residence in St. Paul against Minnesota’s continued stay-at-home order. Videographer Song Johansen’s photo slideshow supplements the AP story.
OPINION: Why we needed Netflix’s “Tiger King” now more than ever
The Netflix docuseries “Tiger King” is not the show we wanted, but it was the show we needed. Columnist True Dabill argues the series premiered at the perfect time for it to have a full cultural impact on the public consciousness.
LIFE IN ISOLATION: Where did all the noise go…?
In the sixth “Life in Isolation” feature, Videographer Song Johansen shares his perspective as an international student during this time of halted travel.
Plums closure puts financial strain on St. Thomas student workers
After COVID-19 concerns forced Plums Bar & Grill on Snelling Avenue to close right before St. Patrick’s Day, St. Thomas students saw less green in the streets and less green in their wallets. Reporter Mia Laube has the story.
OPINION: Hollywood should learn when to stop
Good art takes risks, and making movie remakes, franchise reboots and unexpected sequels takes all the risk out of filmmaking. Columnist Gustavo Gutierrez Nidasio argues the film industry focuses more on money than quality and originality, and now, movie theaters mostly consist of movies nobody asked for.
LIFE IN ISOLATION: Taking things for granted and making sacrifices for our future generation
In the fifth “Life in Isolation” feature, University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker reflects on the things he previously took for granted and what he has learned during this time of social distancing.
St. Thomas students present summer research findings at national level
This past summer, four Tommies worked together to perform experiments and collect data on something that many of us would not normally think about: meth, its anxiety-inducing properties and its effects on mice. Reporter Mae Macfarlane has the story.
LIFE IN ISOLATION: Controlling the controllables in the midst of uncertainty
In the fourth “Life in Isolation” feature, Columnist Kayla Mayer discusses how she has gone from resenting the current situation, to embracing all the positive things she can get from it.
OPINION: Minnesota’s housing and homeless problem is on the rise, and COVID-19 isn’t helping
Minnesota and the Twin Cities metropolitan area is in the midst of a housing crisis. Columnist Zaid Khan argues the issue has been exacerbated in part to the COVID-19 pandemic and its negative effects on the already burgeoning issue of housing markets and homelessness.
“On Stage” brings theater into non-theater classrooms
A Twin Cities-based program, “On Stage,” started by Lucas Erickson three years ago, aims to get more college students involved in live theater and make it relevant to younger audiences. University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker has the story.
World-renowned artist creates sculpture for St. Thomas
The new Iverson Center for Faith’s outdoor plaza will feature a 7.8-by-5.8-foot sculpture of St. Thomas Aquinas created by Christian artist Timothy Schmalz. The sculpture is anticipated to be installed by the end of August, in time for the new academic year. Reporter Annie Terry has the story.
MN Announcer Guy is voice of St. Thomas hockey
Brian Sweeney, who markets himself as MN Announcer Guy and also goes by Announcer Guy Brian on his business card, has announced nearly 600 games, varying from sport, division level and gender. He has announced for Tommie men’s hockey since 2016. Reporter Burke Spizale has the story.