Israeli forces battled Palestinian militants on Monday. Students, lawmakers and religious leaders joined forces to denounce antisemitism on college campuses and their communities. More Americans are expected to travel farther from home over Christmas than last year. Khadim Ka has today’s News in :90.
Is fast fashion more common with college students?
Fast-paced fashion trends are on the rise, and college students have a critical role to play in the unsustainable practice. Cecilia Wallace has the story.
RANKING: Top 30 movies of 2023
Kevin Lynch lists the first half of his top 30 movies of 2023 ranking, to round out a year filled with blockbuster hits and surprise releases.
News in :90 – Dec. 8, 2023
A St. Paul police officer was shot in the leg and the suspect was critically injured in a shooting on Thursday afternoon. Rocket attacks on the U.S. embassy in Baghdad caused minor damage but no casualties earlier this morning. Harvard University president Claudine Gay has apologized for her remarks made during a congressional hearing on antisemitism. Justin Jones has today’s News in :90.
Sports in :60 – Dec. 8, 2023
The St. Thomas men’s basketball team defeated UW-Milwaukee 75-71 Wednesday, thanks to graduate guard Raheem Anthony’s 23 points. Anthony swished a free throw with just under six minutes left in the first half for his 1,500th career point. The St. Thomas women also won, beating Milwaukee 67-65. The men’s and women’s track and field teams …
Officer and suspect injured in shooting near Cretin and Marshall avenues
A St. Paul police officer responding to a 911 call near Cretin and Marshall avenues was shot and a suspect was critically injured Thursday afternoon, according to the St. Paul Police Department.
Raheem Anthony passes 1,500 career points in victory over UW-Milwaukee
Graduate guard Raheem Anthony’s passed 1,500 career points during the St. Thomas men’s basketball team’s victory over UW-Milwaukee 75-71 Wednesday at Schoenecker Arena. Adam Mueller has the story.
At tribal summit, Biden to sign order on funding, support Indigenous lacrosse team in 2028 Olympics
President Biden will sign an executive order that aims to make it easier for Native Americans to access federal funding and have greater autonomy over how to invest those funds and will throw his support behind a request to allow a confederacy to compete under its own flag in the 2028 Olympics.
OPINION: My St. Paul restaurant starter kit
For out-of-state students, finding places to eat around St. Thomas can be a challenge. Nyah Rich gives her recommendations on places to dine out in St. Paul.
News in :90 – Dec. 6, 2023
The humanitarian conditions in Gaza grow even more dire. Taylor Swift was names this year’s Time Person of the Year. This Tuesday the Senate approved 425 military promotions. Alejandro Vega has today’s News in :90.
St. Thomas facilities management works to limit Mississippi River pollutants
While pollutants like sediment, phosphorus, and bacteria have been decreasing in the Mississippi River, nitrogen and chloride have risen over the past forty years, according to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Sydney Dorsey has the story.
News in :90 – Dec. 5, 2023
The rescue effort following the Mount Marapi Volcanic eruption is still underway, a new phase of the Israel-Palestinian conflict has erupted as Israel expands their offensive into Southern Gaza, and the University of St. Thomas has introduced a new fuel station intended for student athletes with diversity in mind.
New fuel station at St. Thomas puts athletes ‘above the mix’
This fall, the University of St. Thomas opened a new fuel station to keep student-athletes nourished on training days. The university’s sports dieticians believe that it will help St. Thomas make a place for itself in the Division I landscape. Adam Mueller has the story.
St. Thomas sophomore co-founds Minnesota youth water polo group
A St. Thomas sophomore is making a splash in the local water polo community, after co-founding the first youth water polo group in Minnesota. With its second season coming up this spring, founder Rory Lee said he hopes to expand the group by adding more teams. Marty Fischer has the story.
Inmate who stabbed Derek Chauvin 22 times is charged with attempted murder, prosecutors say
Derek Chauvin was stabbed in prison 22 times by a former gang leader and one-time FBI informant who told investigators he targeted the ex-Minneapolis police officer because of his notoriety for killing George Floyd.