Israeli troops struck Northern Gaza on Tuesday, the United Auto Workers announced it had reached a tentative deal with General Motors and St. Paul received around 2.5 inches of snow over the past 24 hours. Kevin Callahan has today’s News in :90.
Lawyers argue whether the Constitution’s ‘insurrection’ clause blocks Trump from the 2024 ballot
Lawyers for a group of Colorado voters on Monday focused on the January 2021 assault on the U.S. Capitol and former President Donald Trump’s role, opening a trial that could determine whether the Constitution’s insurrection clause bars Trump from running again for the White House.
Sports in :60 – Oct. 30, 2023
The St. Thomas cross country teams competed at the Summit League Championships on Saturday. Junior Molly Desotell set a school record and earned all-league second team honors. Tommie football defeated Marist College 49-14 over the weekend. Design Lead Preston Yang has today’s Sports in :60.
News in :90 – Oct. 30, 2023
The gunman in the mass shooting that killed 18 people last week in Maine was found dead on Friday. Major corporations in water-guzzling industries want to be better stewards of the freshwater they use. U.S. candy inflation hit double digits. Photo and Video Manager Sumaii Gemechu has today’s News in :90.
St. Thomas football steamrolls Marist, extending home win streak to 30
The St. Thomas football team defeated the Marist College Red Foxes 49-14 on a chilly Saturday afternoon at O’Shaughnessy Stadium. Karl Warner has the story.
USG meeting discusses Public Safety body cams; swears in new members
The Undergraduate Student Government invited Public Safety Director Zach DuBois to discuss changes to public safety and swore in new members on Oct. 19. University Affairs Editor Gwynn Vang has the story.
Tommie basketball tips off season with fun and games
St. Thomas men’s and women’s basketball hosted “Hoops Madness” to unofficially tip off the season in front of a home crowd Wednesday night at Schoenecker Arena. Adam Mueller has the story.
News in :90 – Oct. 26, 2023
The Associated Press reported that 18 people were killed in a shooting in Maine, Mike Johnson was sworn in as the new House Speaker on Wednesday and Israeli troops and tanks briefly raided northern Gaza overnight. Dom Tritchler has today’s News in :90.
At least 16 dead in Maine mass killing; search for shooter underway
A man shot and killed at least 16 people at a restaurant and a bowling alley in Maine and then fled into the night, sparking a massive search by hundreds of officers while frightened residents stayed locked in their homes Thursday under a shelter-in-place advisory.
News in :90 – Oct. 25, 2023
President Joe Biden and Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met in the White House today. Drought and high temperatures in Brazil have caused record-low water levels in the Amazon. A lawsuit has been made against the city of Minneapolis. Justin Jones has today’s News in :90.
How sustainable are St. Thomas’ sprinkler systems?
Students at the University of St. Thomas have noticed potentially unsustainable practices when it comes to watering vegetated land on campus. Sprinklers are running when it is raining, after it has rained, and water is spraying the campus’ sidewalks. Cecilia Wallace has the story.
OPINION: Modern media is too focused on multiverses
Executive Director Gillian Farinella advocates against the overuse of multiversal sub-plots in modern media.
Sports in :60 – Oct. 23, 2023
On Saturday, St. Thomas volleyball played the Omaha Mavericks. Men’s hockey found a victory against Lindenwood on Saturday with a score of 3 to 1. Tommie football secured a victory over Stetson on Saturday. Alayna Rund has today’s Sports in :60.
News in :90 – Oct. 23, 2023
Dwindling fuel supplies for Gaza’s hospital generators put premature babies at risk. The upcoming U.S. winter looks likely to be low on snow and extreme cold outbreaks. St. Thomas’ large first-year class is bringing concerns to residence life. Ellie Hilber has today’s News in :90.
Tommie football nabs 38-6 victory against Stetson
Playing without injured first-year quarterback Tak Tateoka, St. Thomas football secured a 38-6 victory against Stetson University on Saturday afternoon in DeLand, Florida. Managing Editor Owen Larson has the story.