One positive COVID-19 test was reported to St. Thomas’ Center for Well-Being last week, down eight from last week and the lowest case total since St. Thomas began reporting COVID-19 cases on campus last fall. Justin Amaker and Lauren Dettmer have the story.
Recognizing Black excellence at St. Thomas
During Black History Month, St. Thomas recognizes the Black leaders who have enhanced the campus community. Ea Porter, Todd Lawrence and Munir Maalim are three leaders who demonstrate the importance of celebrating Black history through their work, commitment to teaching and activism.
COVID-19 UPDATE: St. Thomas reports lowest positive case count this month
Nine positive COVID-19 cases were reported last week by St. Thomas’ Center for Well-Being, over a 50% decrease from last week’s 19 cases, and the lowest since the week of Jan. 30. Emili Raeder and Lauren Dettmer have the story.
COVID-19 UPDATE: St. Thomas cases rise for first time in weeks
Nineteen positive COVID-19 cases were reported last week by St. Thomas’ Center for Well-Being, breaking a three week case decline. Angeline Terry and Lauren Dettmer have the story.
COVID-19 UPDATE: St. Thomas positive case count continues downhill trend
Nine positive COVID-19 cases were reported last week by St. Thomas’ Center for Well-Being, marking the third week in a row with a case decline. Assignment Editor Joey Swanson and Design Manager Lauren Dettmer have the story.
INFOGRAPHIC: Patrick Mahomes vs. Tom Brady
Starting quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs and Tom Brady of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will play each other for the fifth time this Sunday in Super Bowl LV. Design Manager Lauren Dettmer compares the two quarterbacks before they go head to head.
COVID-19 UPDATE: St. Thomas positive cases decrease slightly
Thirteen positive COVID-19 cases were reported last week by St. Thomas’ Center for Well-Being Monday, a decrease of four from the previous week.
INFOGRAPHIC: Snow emergency guide
When a snow emergency is declared, residents must follow strict parking guidelines. Design Manager Maggie Stout explains St. Paul snow emergency guidelines to prevent vehicles from being ticketed and towed.
INFOGRAPHIC: Moderna vs. Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines
With the recent approval of two COVID-19 vaccines for emergency use authorization in the United States, Designer Lauren Dettmer shows what you need to know about the two leading vaccines from biotechnology companies Moderna and Pfizer.
OPINION: A recap of 2020
2020 started fairly normal. March felt eternal. Now, it’s somehow December. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters recaps the year.
OPINION: Emotional support animals shouldn’t endanger public safety
As of Dec. 2, U.S. airlines are no longer obligated to transport emotional support animals. Chief Studio Producer Kayla Mayer argues that emotional support animals shouldn’t endanger public safety.
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COVID-19 UPDATE: St. Thomas positive cases rise slightly
Fifty-eight positive COVID-19 tests were reported last week by St. Thomas’ Center for Well-Being Monday, an increase of 11 from the previous week. Justin Amaker and Maggie Stout have the story.
St. Thomas student creates app to assist autistic children during pandemic
VitiSchedule is an app being developed for Apple and Android devices by St. Thomas senior and computer engineering major Rachel Farah to help autistic children during online school. Farah plans to release the app in early 2021. Scout Mason and Maggie Stout have the story and infographic.
INFOGRAPHIC: Home gym alternatives
After Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced that gyms will be closed until Dec. 18, many students are left without access to gym equipment. Design Manager Maggie Stout offers alternative workout options students can do to stay active at home.