University of St. Thomas leaders reached out to the campus community in multiple emails midweek, responding to the death of 47-year-old George Floyd, a black man who was handcuffed and died Monday in Minneapolis after an officer kneeled on his neck for almost eight minutes. Director Emily Haugen has the story.
After Gov. Tim Walz extended Minnesota’s stay-at-home order to May 18, Minnesotans flocked to their local parks to get out and do something while adhering to social distancing guidelines. Videographer Rae Beaner has the story.
St. Thomas students who were supposed to work on campus this summer have been forced to adjust their summer plans as the spread of COVID-19 has changed the format of many campus jobs. Reporter Joey Swanson has the story.
Minnesota restaurants and bars may reopen June 1 for outdoor dining with social distancing and other safeguards, while salons can resume cutting hair at partial capacity, Gov. Tim Walz said Wednesday, drawing sharp criticism from those who had hoped for faster steps to help struggling businesses.
Muslim students at St. Thomas fast, avoid pleasures and become closer to God during the month of Ramadan, while also celebrating and gathering with families. There will be little gathering this year during the COVID-19 pandemic. University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker has the story.
On September 17, 2017, the St. Thomas community lost student Ria Patel, who died in the passenger seat of a drunk driving accident at the corner of Stinson Boulevard Northeast and Ridgeway Parkway in Minneapolis. Reporter Mae Macfarlane has the story.
What effect has the internet had on the preservation of certain languages? With only 2% of the world’s languages thriving online, many are at risk of dying out. Designer Maggie Stout looks at this issue and ask the question, “Will the internet make most languages go extinct?”
On May 11, the St. Thomas O’Shaughnessy-Frey Library collaborated with on-campus tutoring services to host a virtual study night over Zoom. Reporter Annie Terry has the story.
The Rev. Lawrence Blake, Campus Ministry director, spoke on Campus Ministry updates and the Data Science and Analytics Club was approved at the Undergraduate Student Government general council meeting Thursday, April 30. University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker has the update.
In TommieMedia’s sixth COVID-19 in my community report, Production Editor Kat Barrett reports from the Medtronic executive headquarters in Fridley, Minnesota. Medtronic is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of ventilators, which are needed right now for those struggling with COVID-19 related breathing problems.
On Thursday, May 14, St. Thomas elected to extend the S-D-R grade mode election deadline from May 1 to June 3. Reporter Leila Weah has the story.
St. Thomas senior Julia Wickham has received a Fulbright U.S. Student Program award in Study/Research for the 2020-21 academic year. Reporter Burke Spizale has the story.
Gov. Tim Walz said Wednesday he will let his stay-at-home order expire as scheduled Monday, though he’ll leave key restrictions in place to keep up Minnesota’s fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Democrats are eagerly embracing Obama as a political wingman for Joe Biden, COVID-19 postpones St. Thomas weddings, and St. Thomas students face job losses. Ad/PR Representative Althea Larson has today’s News in :90 from a distance.
Carrie Thysse and her fiance Pat O’Neill, who met during their first week of law school at St. Thomas, were ready to say their vows on June 13 in the newly renovated Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas on the university’s campus. Reporter Mia Laube has the story.
