The U.S. gave the final go-ahead Friday to the nation’s first COVID-19 vaccine, marking what could be the beginning of the end of an outbreak that has killed nearly 300,000 Americans.
AP: US allows emergency COVID-19 vaccine in bid to end pandemic
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: St. Thomas conducts second round of COVID-19 mass testing
A second round of asymptomatic COVID-19 mass testing took place Tuesday, Dec. 8 in the Anderson Athletic and Recreation Complex Field House. Taylor Shupe, Huda Alsomali and Joey Swanson have the story and slideshow.
First-year Hassan brings Gocciolare clothing line to St. Thomas
St. Thomas first-year Yubi Hassan and his business partner Plamedi Bangila have expanded Gocciolare, their clothing brand that they started in high school, to the college community and beyond. Reporter Leila Weah has the story.
USG funded student memorial, discussed S-D-R grading and approved pre-optometry club at its Dec. 4 meeting
The Undergraduate Student Government general council approved $50,000 to go toward a student memorial, discussed a return to S-D-R grading amid the ongoing pandemic and approved pre-optometry club at its Dec. 4 meeting. University Affairs Editor Annie Terry has the update.
COVID-19 UPDATE: St. Thomas positive cases continue downward trend
Forty-seven positive COVID-19 cases were reported last week by St. Thomas’ Center for Well-Being Monday, a decrease of ten from the previous week. Joey Swanson, Justin Amaker and Maggie Stout have the story.
St. Thomas sophomore dies in Saturday car crash
St. Thomas sophomore Kyra Winslow and a friend died in a car crash Saturday afternoon on Interstate 94 in Wisconsin, her family said. Director Emily Haugen has the story.
SJV students quarantining for two weeks after COVID-19 outbreak
According to an email from the Center for Well-Being Monday morning, all students in the St. John Vianney College Seminary have been asked to quarantine for the next two weeks “as a precautionary measure” after 12 students in the residence tested positive for COVID-19 Friday.
St. Thomas student grows business during COVID-19
When COVID-19 hit, almost everything shut down. However, like any good story, there are those who defy the odds. Vitality Roasting, a St. Paul based small-batch roaster, was able to open its doors as many other local spots had to close theirs. Reporter Scout Mason has the story.
St. Thomas’ annual Christmas Concert marches on virtually with Dec. 18 release
The 33rd annual St. Thomas Christmas Concert will be released online on Dec. 18 after being recorded in November at the Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas and the Brady Education Center auditorium. Chief Video Editor Taylor Shupe has the story.
AP: UK authorizes Pfizer coronavirus vaccine for emergency use
Britain authorized a COVID-19 vaccine for use Wednesday, greenlighting the first shot backed up by rigorous scientific review. The first vaccinations are expected within days — a major step toward eventually ending the pandemic.
COVID-19 UPDATE: St. Thomas cases drop by almost half, more mass testing opportunities to take place
Fifty-seven positive COVID-19 cases were reported last week by St. Thomas’ Center for Well-Being Monday, a decrease of 46 from the previous week. St. Thomas will also offer two more mass testing opportunities for students before the holidays. Justin Amaker and Maggie Stout have the story.
St. Thomas students consider options as Thanksgiving approaches
As Thanksgiving approaches, St. Thomas students face the tough decision whether to go home or stay on campus as the Minnesota Department of Health reported 282,916 total positive COVID-19 cases in the state Tuesday.
COVID-19 UPDATE: St. Thomas cases decrease, state rolls out new COVID-19 app
One-hundred three positive COVID-19 cases were reported last week by St. Thomas’ Center for Well-Being Monday, a decrease of 24 from the previous week. Production Editor Justin Amaker and Design Manager Maggie Stout have the story.
AP: US agency ascertains Biden as winner, lets transition begin
The General Services Administration ascertained Monday that President-elect Joe Biden is the “apparent winner” of the Nov. 3 election, clearing the way for the start of the transition from President Donald Trump’s administration and allowing Biden to coordinate with federal agencies on plans for taking over on Jan. 20.
On-campus tutoring adapts to COVID-19 restrictions
Tutoring departments at St. Thomas have made the most of their services since students have moved back to campus, including adding plexiglass dividers to get students back in person as well as adapting to Zoom for online tutoring. Reporter Scout Mason has the story.