What effect has the internet had on the preservation of certain languages? With only 2% of the world’s languages thriving online, many are at risk of dying out. Designer Maggie Stout looks at this issue and ask the question, “Will the internet make most languages go extinct?”
On May 11, the St. Thomas O’Shaughnessy-Frey Library collaborated with on-campus tutoring services to host a virtual study night over Zoom. Reporter Annie Terry has the story.
The Rev. Lawrence Blake, Campus Ministry director, spoke on Campus Ministry updates and the Data Science and Analytics Club was approved at the Undergraduate Student Government general council meeting Thursday, April 30. University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker has the update.
In TommieMedia’s sixth COVID-19 in my community report, Production Editor Kat Barrett reports from the Medtronic executive headquarters in Fridley, Minnesota. Medtronic is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of ventilators, which are needed right now for those struggling with COVID-19 related breathing problems.
On Thursday, May 14, St. Thomas elected to extend the S-D-R grade mode election deadline from May 1 to June 3. Reporter Leila Weah has the story.
The Music Industry Club and KUST radio collaborated for the first time to create this year’s Sampler. Ten original songs were produced to be part of this album, all from St. Thomas students. Released May 1, 2020, multiple genres of music are represented. Videographer Rae Beaner has the story.
St. Thomas senior Julia Wickham has received a Fulbright U.S. Student Program award in Study/Research for the 2020-21 academic year. Reporter Burke Spizale has the story.
Gov. Tim Walz said Wednesday he will let his stay-at-home order expire as scheduled Monday, though he’ll leave key restrictions in place to keep up Minnesota’s fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Democrats are eagerly embracing Obama as a political wingman for Joe Biden, COVID-19 postpones St. Thomas weddings, and St. Thomas students face job losses. Ad/PR Representative Althea Larson has today’s News in :90 from a distance.
Since the stay-at-home order has caused all non-essential workers to stay at home, some St. Thomas students are facing economic loss after losing or decreasing hours at their jobs. Reporter Annie Terry has the story.
While all St. Thomas students have transitioned to online classes, students taking lab courses are facing some additional challenges. Reporter Mae Macfarlane has the story.
Dr. Anthony Fauci warns Congress of “needless suffering and death” if the U.S. reopens too soon, militants stormed a maternity hospital in Kabul, and Michael Sullivan was elected as St. Thomas student body president. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters has today’s News in :90 from a distance.
St. Thomas junior Michael “Sully” Sullivan, who has served in numerous leadership roles around campus, including the Undergraduate Student Government executive board, was elected as student body president for the 2020-21 academic year. University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker has the story.
The cancellation of in-person activities at St. Thomas has brought a surge of interest in the create[space] activities after director Manuela Hill-Muñoz developed what she calls “creativity kits”, mailed directly to students’ doors. Reporter Joey Swanson has the story.
While campus is mostly closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Rev. Lawrence Blake holds daily Mass in the basement of the Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas, streamed live for the public to view online. Videographer Song Johansen has the story.
