St. Thomas football’s future remains unclear after the commissioner of two Division I football conferences tamped down reports about the program’s potential new home. Sports Editor Carly Noble has the full story.
Limited Tommie-Johnnie tickets trigger competitive resale market
With just 700 tickets released per class, St. Thomas students have taken to social media to buy and sell their Tommie-Johnnie tickets for high prices. University Affairs Editor Abby Sliva has the full story.
News in :90 – Oct. 16, 2019
Elizabeth Warren came under attack by rivals accusing her of ducking questions related to her campaign policies, Turkey’s invasion of northern Syria is close to sparking a crisis at the world’s biggest military alliance, and Vice President of Student Affairs Karen Lange spoke to the general council and reported 18 clubs were funded at the undergraduate student government general council meeting. Columnist Kayla Mayer has today’s News in :90.
New Center for Well-Being discussed, student memorial planned in Oct. 10 USG meeting
Vice President of Student Affairs Karen Lange spoke to the general council and 18 clubs were funded at the Undergraduate Student Government general council meeting on Oct. 10.
St. Thomas celebrates pride week on campus
St. Thomas celebrated Pride Week for the fourth year from Oct. 7-11. Events held throughout the week were planned by Layton Hernandez, a graduate assistant for the Diversity Activities Board. Reporter Rae Beaner has the full story.
St. Thomas, World Press Institute to present forum on journalism in an ‘anti-media’ world
The World Press Institute and the University of St. Thomas are presenting a public forum on journalism in an “Anti-media World” Tuesday evening.
Getting green: Going sustainable at St. Thomas
St. Thomas’ new Sustainability minor has been several years in the making, fits with most St. Thomas majors and offers an array of options for students to get involved.
Grand jury indicts St. Thomas student on additional charges in bomb threat case
Ray Ghansham Persaud, 20, faces three additional federal charges in connection with hoax bomb threats over the last year at St. Thomas, according to a grand jury indictment filed Wednesday.
Public Safety Briefs: Sept. 17 – Oct. 7
Graffiti was found in Opus Hall, several thefts were documented and a brick was thrown through a St. Thomas student’s vehicle. These and more are part of the Public Safety briefs for Sept. 17 – Oct. 7.
News in :90 – Oct. 9, 2019
The Pacific Gas and Electric Company will stage the largest preventative blackout in state history, the White house announced it would halt all cooperation with the impeachment probe, the Supreme Court is deciding whether a civil rights law extends to LGBT people, and the St. Thomas dance team has partnered with Darby’s Dancers. Designer Maggie Stout has this week’s News in :90.
St Thomas works toward breaking mental health stigma
University of St. Thomas worked to bring attention to mental health throughout the month of September for Suicide Awareness Month.
News in :90 – Oct. 8, 2019
A federal judge orders for New York City prosecutors to see president Donald Trump’s tax returns and St. Thomas’ class of 2023 breaks a new record for St. Thomas’ diversity percentage. Design Manager Reid Neeser has today’s News in :90.
St. Thomas class of 2023 breaks diversity record
The class of 2023 broke a new record for St. Thomas’ diversity percentage. This comes a year after St. Thomas launched its Action Plan to Combat Racism.
News in :90 – Oct. 4, 2019
St. Thomas is invited to join the Summit League, U.S. diplomats continue talks with Ukraine’s president, an ex-Dallas police officer is sentenced to ten years in prison and more. Reporter Rae Beaner has today’s News in :90.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Homecoming concert with Tori Kelly and Yam Haus
Pop singer Tori Kelly played the St. Thomas homecoming concert on Sept. 28. Local band Yam Haus was the singer’s opening act. Photographer Jamie Tjornehoj captured their performances.