This is News in :90 for Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010.
News in :90 – Oct. 21, 2010
One-on-one with Lee Anderson
TommieMedia had the opportunity to walk through the Anderson Athletic and Recreation Complex Wednesday afternoon with St. Thomas trustee Lee Anderson, the benefactor of a $60 million dollar gift to construct the athletic complex and the upcoming Anderson Student Center.
University acknowledges Anderson complex donors
Hundreds packed the Anderson Athletic and Recreation Complex for a dedication ceremony Wednesday. Lee and Penny Anderson and other donors were recognized for their generous contributions at the ceremony.
The Grill, Scooter’s start sustainable programs
The Grill and Scooter’s are introducing new eco-friendly programs. One feature of the new program is that both locations offer reusable mugs and to-go containers.
News in :90 – Oct. 20, 2010
This is News in :90 for Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010.
Invisible Children club spreads word about Ugandan violence
More than 150 students gathered Tuesday night in the John R. Roach Center auditorium to watch a film and listen to a personal account of the violence child soldiers are subjected to in northern Uganda.
Students were able to gain an understanding of the violence occurring in Uganda as well as the Invisible Children organization’s role in stopping child soldier training and the massacre of innocent citizens.
Facebook apps leak user information, students annoyed
Several popular Facebook applications have been giving users’ personal identifying information to dozens of advertising and Internet tracking companies.
Homecoming events feature first dance in new athletic complex
This year’s homecoming events will include St. Thomas’ first dance in the new Anderson Athletic and Recreation Complex field house Saturday night.
There was no homecoming dance last year because of construction. The dance will last from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m., and students should expect “a top-notch experience”, said Associate Director of Campus Life Matthew Gustafson.
News in :90 – Oct. 19, 2010
[slidepress gallery=’101019_ninjohnson’] Cynthia Johnson reports News in :90 for Oct. 19, 2010.
Students pack quad for free homecoming sweatshirts
The first of two St. Thomas homecoming sweatshirt giveaways took place Thursday night in the Lower Quad and outside the Brady Educational Center.
Guatemala trip helps former journalist explore faith and become rabbi
Rabbi Will Berkovitz worked as a journalist for a number of years after graduating from St. Thomas in 1991.
But when he was sent to Guatemala to write a story, Berkovitz realized he wanted to do something completely different with his life.
Health Services offers flu shots in Murray-Herrick
Health Services and the Wellness Center are administering flu shots today in the Murray-Herrick atrium for students, faculty and staff members who want to prevent illness during the upcoming flu season.
News in :90 – Oct. 18, 2010
This is News in :90 for Monday, Oct. 18, 2010.
USG approves 3 clubs, plans for town hall meeting
The Undergraduate Student Government approved three new clubs Sunday.
Representatives from the Scuba Club, Special Olympics Club and Flash Mob Club spoke to USG about their clubs’ missions.
Cell phone radiation linked to brain tumors, professor not buying it
Cell phone use could increase your chances of getting cancer, according to the recent book “Disconnected” by epidemiologist Devra Davis.
Davis analyzed results of past studies on cell phone radiation and said she found the risks are greatest for younger phone users who use their phones often. She wrote that radiation from cell phones could damage DNA and contribute to brain tumors.
Cell phone use could increase your chances of getting cancer, according to the recent book “Disconnected” by epidemiologist Devra Davis.
Davis analyzed results of past studies on cell phone radiation and said she found the risks are greatest for younger phone users who use their phones often. She wrote that radiation from cell phones could damage DNA and contribute to brain tumors.