In the last month, a St. Thomas IRT report estimated that 28 percent of bandwidth on campus came from students streaming Netflix, and another 12 percent came from flash video use.
Netflix sucks up bandwidth on campus
Gas prices plummet after superstorm Sandy
Despite the destruction Hurricane Sandy inflicted on the East Coast, car owners across the U.S. have seen benefits at the gas pumps.
Library works to fight Seasonal Affective Disorder
The O’Shaughnessy-Frey Library has been home to a Seasonal Affective Disorder lamp for more than a year, but recently reintroduced the lamp on a checkout basis.
First snowfall debuts after warm weather, surprises students
Boots, scarves, winter coats and mittens made their debut Monday morning with the first snowfall.
First Father Lavin Day kicks off with free ‘Lavin Burgers’
The Alumni Association declared today the first Father Lavin Day and offered free “Lavin Burgers” at Scooter’s from 11-1 p.m.
News in :90 – Nov. 12, 2012
This is News in :90 for Monday, Nov. 12, 2012.
Man hospitalized after slip on icy street
The father of a St. Thomas student slipped and fell Monday on the corner of Selby and Cleveland avenues as he was coming to campus with a student during the first significant snowfall of the year.
Cheerleading an official sport, statement says
Cheerleaders have been pushing their bodies to the limits for years, but now the American Academy of Pediatrics issued a statement saying school sports associates should make cheerleading an official sport.
Powderpuff football game draws fewer than expected
After the St. Thomas football team defeated St. Olaf Saturday, some Tommie women got the chance to play football at O’Shaughnessy Stadium.
ROTC honors soldiers during 26th annual Veterans Day vigil
The St. Thomas’ Air Force Detachment 410 honored soldiers who have and continue to risk their lives for freedom in the 26th annual Veterans Day vigil Saturday.
AP source: Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez break up
A source confirms to The Associated Press that Justin Bieber is no longer Selena Gomez’s “Boyfriend.”
News in :90 – Nov. 9, 2012
This is News in :90 for Friday, Nov. 9, 2012.
Malone says presidential search committee narrows candidate pool to 8
The Rev. John Malone said in an Undergraduate Student Government-sponsored public forum Thursday that the university’s presidential search committee is interviewing eight candidates for the job.
Grammy Award-winning group teaches music on campus
The Parker Quartet, a Grammy Award-winning chamber group, is teaching, performing and creating enthusiasm for the music department as part of St. Thomas’ first “Artists-in-Residence” program.
News in :90 – Nov. 8, 2012
This is News in :90 for Thursday, Nov. 8.