On Valentine’s Day, students from the group now known as “The Condom Good” made condoms and chocolates available to passersby on the corner of Summit and Cretin avenues, promoting reproductive and sexual health. Reporter Leila Weah and Videographer Song Johansen have the story.
St. Thomas closes Rome campus, limits travel amid coronavirus outbreak
The University of St. Thomas strongly discourages university faculty, staff and students from traveling internationally, after announcing its plan to close its Bernardi campus in Rome following an outbreak of the novel coronavirus in northern Italy.
Amy Klobuchar is ending her Democratic presidential campaign, plans to endorse Joe Biden
Amy Klobuchar is ending her Democratic presidential campaign and plans to endorse former Vice President Joe Biden. The Minnesota senator’s decision to leave the race came just 18 hours before Super Tuesday in 14 states, including Minnesota.
News in :90 – March 2, 2020
Minnesota will host its first presidential primary on Tuesday, March 3 and St. Thomas students won five awards for advertisements and campaigns at the Advertising Federation of Minnesota’s “The Show” ceremony Friday. Designer Maggie Stout has today’s News in :90.
Reality TV show “Love Island” recruits in the Twin Cities
On Saturday, Feb. 15 the reality TV show “Love Island” recruited potential contestants at Surly Brewing Co. in Northeast Minneapolis. Reporter Annie Terry has the story.
St. Thomas student founds jewelry company: “Penny’s Piercings”
With the Mall of America only miles away, St. Thomas students need not look further than Murray Hall to find affordable earrings. That’s because first-year student Penny Groethe, creator of Penny’s Piercings, can whip up a pair in minutes. Chief Video Editor Taylor Shupe and Reporter Mia Laube have the story.
New members sworn in, 31 clubs funded in Feb. 20 USG meeting
Three members were sworn in, a candidate for sophomore class senator spoke to the council and 31 clubs were funded at the Feb. 20 Undergraduate Student Government general council meeting. University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker has the story.
News in :90 – Feb. 27, 2020
President Donald Trump has appointed Vice President Mike Pence to lead a task force on coronavirus, Bernie Sanders is scheduled to make his third visit to Minnesota and the Minneapolis Teachers Union is opposing a sweeping plan to reshape the public school system. Videographer Song Johansen has today’s News in :90.
Swiping IDs and speaking to spies: Michael Andregg’s double life
Folding towels at the AARC in the morning, preventing societal collapse in the afternoon— all in a day’s work for Michael Andregg. Reporter Mia Laube has the story.
Multiple on-campus burglaries under investigation
Public Safety emailed the St. Thomas community about seven “recent thefts and burglaries on campus.” University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker and Sports Editor Carly Noble have the story.
Public Safety alerts community about report of harassment
Public Safety notified the St. Thomas community via email about a person in a car following a St. Thomas student that “verbally harassed her near campus” Monday evening. University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker and Sports Editor Carly Noble have the story.
News in :90 – Feb, 25 2020
The U.S. is addressing its policy on coronavirus, a man was found dead in the Mississippi River and the St. Thomas chapel renovations are underway. Reporter Mia Laube has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 – Feb. 24, 2020
Iran’s government said Monday that 12 people have died from the new coronavirus nationwide and local artist Alyssa Baguss covered the back wall of the Anderson Student Center Hearth Room with a forest landscape. Reporter Leila Weah has today’s News in :90.
Alyssa Baguss bridges nature and technology in Hearth Room painting
Local artist Alyssa Baguss covered the back wall of the Hearth Room in the Anderson Student Center this January with a 29 feet wide and 10 feet long forest landscape, cut out to mirror the windows on the side of the room. Reporter Annie Terry has the story.
Sullivan announces $20 million donation, test-optional policy at St. Thomas’ State of the University
St. Thomas President Julie Sullivan looked to the university’s future in her second “State of the University” address Thursday afternoon. Emily Haugen, Samantha HoangLong, Mae Macfarlane and Abby Sliva have the story.