A decision on whether St. Thomas can move from Division III to Division I is being postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and not expected before June at the earliest, an NCAA official confirmed Friday.
LIFE IN ISOLATION: This semester is a mess, but at least my room is clean
In the third “Life in Isolation” feature, Reporter Annie Terry explains the importance for her to find control in this time of uncertainty.
AP: Sanders drops 2020 bid, leaving Biden as likely nominee
Sen. Bernie Sanders, who saw his once strong lead in the Democratic primary evaporate as the party’s establishment lined swiftly up behind rival Joe Biden, ended his presidential bid on Wednesday, an acknowledgment that the former vice president is too far ahead for him to have any reasonable hope of catching up.
OPINION: Subtitles enhance the viewing experience
Subtitles are a blessing that so many viewers go without. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters argue subtitles may take a little time to adjust to, but they will only improve one’s viewing experience.
TommieMedia receives awards at two regional competitions
TommieMedia won awards in two regional journalism contests in early April, including two Crystal Pillars at the 2020 College Student Production Awards, which are sponsored by the Upper Midwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Ad/PR Director Alexis Okafor has the recap.
LIFE IN ISOLATION: The little joys in a gray-walled, windowless apartment
In the second “Life in Isolation” feature, Opinions Editor Maddie Peters discusses the little things she misses about her pre-pandemic daily routine, and the little joys she has found with her new free time.
President Sullivan speaks, emergency fund discussed in April 2 USG meeting
University President Julie Sullivan spoke to the general council, the university’s COVID-19 response was discussed and an update on the university’s emergency fund for students was given at the Undergraduate Student Government general council meeting on April 2. University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker has the update.
St. Thomas grad appears in Netflix fashion show
Julian Woodhouse, a 2012 St. Thomas graduate, is changing the New York fashion game with his brand: WOOD HOUSE Army. Reporter Leila Weah has the story.
St. Thomas student starts petition to partially refund tuition, fees amid COVID-19 pandemic
St. Thomas sophomore JayZee Brown started a petition asking the university to consider a partial refund of tuition and fees after the university’s recent transition to online learning. Reporter Joey Swanson has the story.
LIFE IN ISOLATION: The cosmos response
In the first “Life in Isolation” feature, Reporter Burke Spizale looks at the current COVID-19 situation by relating it to past pandemics.
VIDEO: Stockroom gives chemistry department positive charge
The chemistry stockroom at the University of St. Thomas serves one main purpose– to keep up with all the students and labs. Videographers Rae Beaner and Owen Landrud have the story.
AP: 3M fires back at Trump over order to produce more face masks
Manufacturing giant 3M pushed back Friday against criticism from President Donald Trump over production of face masks that are badly needed by American health care workers.
St. Thomas student Erin Rudd finds success in jewelry business
St. Thomas sophomore Erin Rudd began her spring semester by turning a hobby into a jewelry-making business, Rings by Rin. Reporter Emilie Cleveland has the story.
BREAKING NEWS: COVID-19 pandemic forces St. Thomas summer courses online
All 2020 summer courses will be moved online due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Provost Richard Plumb announced in an email Thursday. A formal plan has not been made for summer research projects yet. University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker has the story.
University’s COVID-19 response discussed in March 19 USG meeting
COVID-19 and the university’s response to the worldwide pandemic was the main topic of the Undergraduate Student Government general council meeting, held remotely on a Zoom video call Thursday, March 19. University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker has the update.