St. Thomas will not hold its commencement ceremonies on the originally scheduled May dates because of the COVID-19 pandemic, University President Julie Sullivan wrote in an email Wednesday.
Virus and disease have always been used to defend xenophobic thoughts and actions. Columnist True Dabill argues the COVID-19 pandemic has increased prejudice toward the Asian American population.
The St. Thomas Public Safety and Law Enforcement Leadership program allows professionals to earn a Master of Arts degree in Police Leadership, Administration and Education while working full time as Public Safety officers. Reporter Mia Laube has the story.
With an increasing number of celebrities eager to share their thoughts, virtue signaling is growing in our society. Columnist Gustavo Gutierrez Nidasio argues virtue signaling on award shows and political ads is stepping out of line for people who are so disconnected from the reality of everyday life.
Gov. Tim Walz on Wednesday ordered Minnesota residents in nonessential jobs to stay at home for two weeks in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 and prevent the coronavirus from overwhelming the state’s health care system.
St. Thomas student workers will be paid biweekly based on average spring semester hours and students are expected to move off campus by Wednesday, March 25, university President Julie Sullivan announced in a COVID-19 update email Monday.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz put himself into quarantine Monday after a member of his security detail tested positive for COVID-19, while U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar said her husband has been hospitalized with COVID-19.
Sports have been impacted worldwide by the spread of COVID-19. Designer Maggie Stout shows what sports at St. Thomas have been affected by the pandemic.
The comeback of My Chemical Romance had fans lining up for the chance to buy tickets, but many were shut out from the opportunity. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues Ticketmaster and other similar companies should try to eliminate scalping and keep tickets available to the fans.
University of St. Thomas undergraduate classes are moving to a flexible grading policy for spring 2020, according to an email sent Friday from Executive Vice President and Provost Richard Plumb. Director Emily Haugen and Assignment Editor Jack Stanek have the story.
The St. John’s athletic department announced Thursday that 2020 Tommie-Johnnie football tickets, originally supposed to go on sale March 13, will not be available to the general public until a later date, due to COVID-19. TommieMedia’s Abby Sliva and Carly Noble have the story.
St. Thomas sophomore Zach Schuster posted a petition asking the University of St. Thomas to offer a pass/fail learning option Wednesday after the university’s recent transition to online learning. Reporter Annie Terry has the story.
After being sent home from the Rome Bernardi campus March 6, St. Thomas sophomore Julia Lindell was told, along with 47 other St. Thomas students, to not be on campus. This is a part of the 14-day quarantine and self-monitoring period Bernardi returners are required to follow. University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker has the story.
The St. Thomas Athletics Department closed the Anderson Athletic and Recreation Complex at 1 p.m. Tuesday because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and it will remain closed through March 27, or until further notice.
Keno Evol, a local poet and founder of the nonprofit Black Table Arts held a poetry workshop at St. Thomas Feb. 26. This workshop brought an artistic and creative lens to St. Thomas’ observance of black history month. Reporter Annie Terry has the story.
