St. Thomas sports teams have been practicing under certain guidelines since Sept. 21 after the MIAC postponed the fall and winter seasons due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Sports Editor Joey Swanson has the story.
INFOGRAPHIC: St. Thomas COVID-19 cases decline again amid rising state cases
Eighteen positive COVID-19 tests were reported last week by the University of St. Thomas’ Center For Well-Being Monday, a number cut in half from last week. Justin Amaker, Joey Swanson and Maggie Stout have the story.
St. Thomas contact tracer urges students: ‘Please report.’
St. Thomas has reported 231 total positive cases through Oct. 9, but the numbers don’t tell the whole story. St. Thomas contact tracers urge students to report test results with the intention of stopping the spread, not punishing students. Chief Story Editor and Social Media Manager Mia Laube has the story.
Residential students get go-ahead to visit other residence halls
St. Thomas residential students are now allowed to visit other residents’ dorm halls between 10 a.m. and 2 a.m., Residence Life wrote in an email to on-campus residents.
INFOGRAPHIC: St. Thomas COVID-19 numbers drop for second consecutive week
Thirty-six positive COVID-19 tests were reported last week by the University of St. Thomas’ Center For Well-Being Monday, a decrease of 15 from last week. Justin Amaker, Joey Swanson and Maggie Stout have the story and infographic.
Students adjust to new normal on campus amid COVID-19
As students return to campus, they are adjusting to the new normal of campus life within the pandemic. While knowing it is necessary for the common good of the community, students find pros and cons to the precautions. Chief Video Editor Taylor Shupe has the story.
25 to 75, for some: campus departments now allowed to host meetings with more attendees
Some university departments that sponsor student meetings or activities may now host in-person student events and activities with more than 25 attendees starting on Oct. 12, Student Affairs said in an email Thursday.
COVID-19 capacity limits leave limited availability for student workouts
Due to COVID-19 guidelines, availability for students to work out has been limited by the Anderson Athletics and Recreation Complex’s capacity limits. University Affairs Editor Annie Terry has the story.
INFOGRAPHIC: St. Thomas COVID-19 numbers drop after Brady Hall second floor quarantine
Fifty-one positive COVID-19 cases were reported last week by the University of St. Thomas’ Center for Well-Being Monday, five less than the previous week. Joey Swanson, Justin Amaker and Maggie Stout have the story.
Brady Hall second floor to undergo testing, mandatory quarantine
Residents in a St. Thomas first-year dorm hall will be tested for COVID-19 and will enter a two-week quarantine after five students on the floor tested positive, the St. Thomas Center for Well-Being announced Thursday evening in an email to students, faculty and staff.
St. Thomas a cappella groups hold auditions amid COVID-19 regulations
Campus a cappella groups Cadenza and the Summit Singers are planning to begin their season this semester, despite COVID-19 regulations. University Affairs Editor Annie Terry has the story.
INFOGRAPHIC: St. Thomas reports 56 positive COVID-19 tests last week
Fifty-six positive COVID-19 tests were reported last week by the University of St. Thomas’ Center for Well-Being Monday, an increase of 20 from the previous week. Production Editor Justin Amaker and Design Manager Maggie Stout have the story.
St. Thomas club sports cleared to practice
St. Thomas club sports have been cleared to begin practice Wednesday, Anderson Student Center director Kevin Manson, who oversees club sports, said. Reporter Andrés Tejeda has the story.
INFOGRAPHIC: St. Thomas reports 36 positive COVID-19 tests last week, President Sullivan responds
Thirty-six positive COVID-19 cases between Sept. 12-18 were reported by the University of St. Thomas’ Center for Well-Being Monday, a jump from last week’s count of 9.
St. Thomas cancels J-Term study abroad programs
St. Thomas canceled January Term study abroad programs for 2021 as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the Office of Study Abroad announced Monday.