Catholic studies and philosophy major Reed Flood was chosen to be the undergraduate student speaker at this year’s commencement ceremony. Flood was roommates with Eric Nielsen, who died tragically in 2014 of a brain aneurism.
Pepper spray, a bike theft, a dislocated shoulder and more in this week’s public safety briefs
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Mental health needs soar at St. Thomas, administration looks to new options
TommieMedia Director Simeon Lancaster’s investigation reveals how St. Thomas is trying to cope with mental health needs.
Minnesota students outraged, united after fake racist note
A racist note left on a student’s car at St. Olaf College has been deemed a hoax, but some students at the southern Minnesota school say the incident resulted in action toward addressing minority student concerns.
Trump defends Comey firing, says both parties will thank him
Trump did not mention any effect the firing might have on the probe into contacts between his 2016 campaign and Russia.
PODCAST: BrightSide Produce fights Minneapolis food deserts
Following their shared passion to combat food deserts, St. Thomas professor Adam Kay and youth intern Adam Pruitt created BrightSide Produce to serve Minneapolis communities.
News in :90 – May 3, 2017
This is News in :90 for Wednesday, May 3, 2017.
Students protest racism at liberal arts college in Minnesota
One black student, Samantha Wells, found an anonymous note on her car windshield Saturday calling her a racial slur.
News in :90 – May 1, 2017
Protests at St. Olaf College, the elimination of St. Catherine University’s Interior Design Program and Ash tree removal lead today’s headlines. University Affairs Editor Noah Brown has the latest in the May 1 edition of News in :90.
Emerald ash borer infestation spreads, pushes back reforestation
So far in 2017, about 800 ash trees in St. Paul have been cut down because of emerald ash borer, and neighbors are now left waiting for the stumps to be removed
2017-18 USG executive board candidates
Elections for the 2017-2018 Undergraduate Student Government class council are currently underway. Voting will close at 4 p.m. Thursday. The following are bios for the student body president and executive board.
Music Industry Club hosts KUST Sampler release party
St. Thomas music lovers came together Tuesday night at the KUST Sampler release party to celebrate what they all share in common: music.
St. Thomas alum who wounded 5 at police shooting protest to be sentenced
A St. Thomas alum is facing sentencing in the shooting of five black men who were demonstrating against the police killing of a black man in Minneapolis.
Land surrounding campus likely not at play in Archdiocese bankruptcy
The land that makes up the university campus will likely not be affected by the Archdiocese’s bankruptcy case because the Archdiocese owns no land related to the school, said Sara Gross Methner, St. Thomas’ general counsel.
Many fire department calls in this week’s public safety briefs
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