Francesca Stavrakopoulou, an atheist biblical scholar at the University of Exeter in England, referred back to the ancient Israelites, saying they worshipped a goddess, named Asherah, alongside Yahweh.
Debate: Voter ID bill
Republican leaders in about half the states, including Minnesota, are pushing legislation that would require voters to show photo ID at the polls. The Minnesota state senate will discuss the bill tomorrow afternoon.
Debaters answered the question: What do you think about the proposed voter ID bill?
News in :90 – April 8, 2011
This is News in :90 for Friday, April 8, 2011.
Professor, adviser discuss study abroad benefits
Study abroad adviser Tim Dohmen and sociology and criminal justice professor Susan Smith-Cunnien joined reporter Carly Samuelson in the studio to discuss why students should take classes abroad.
News in :90 – April 7, 2011
This is News in :90 for Thursday, April 7, 2011.
Debate: Health care
College Democrats and College Republicans participated in a public policy debate Monday. Check to see what students had to say about health care.
More young adults moving back home with parents
Of men and women ages 18-24, 57 percent of men and 49 percent of women lived at home with their parents during 2010, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
‘Money Talks’ series aims to help students with finances after graduation
“Money Talks” is a series of three alumni-led discussions about different financial subjects that are important to undergraduate students before and after graduation.
University sponsors events for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
According to a Department of Justice study, almost 25 percent of college women have been victims of sexual assault. In 2007, St. Thomas reported six forcible sexual offenses.
News in :90 – April 6, 2011
This is News in :90 for Wednesday, April 6, 2011.
Debate: U.S. role in Libya
College Democrats and College Republicans participated in a public policy debate Monday. Check to see what students had to say about the U.S. position on Libya.
SIFE wins regionals, prepares for national competition
SIFE won its second consecutive regional championship March 30 at the SIFE USA Regional Competition in Minneapolis.
Didn’t get Twins tickets? STAR will sell more
STAR plans to sell about 200 total tickets to five games for $5 each using a new online ticket sales system. There is a one-ticket limit per student.
News in :90 – April 5, 2011
This is News in :90 for Tuesday, April 5, 2011.
Debate: State budget deficit
College Democrats and College Republicans participated in a public policy debate Monday. Check to see what students had to say about Minnesota’s budget deficit.