Even before 5:15 a.m., people lined North Sixth Street in downtown Minneapolis alongside the Target Center in anticipation of President Obama’s speech.
State of ZAP in flux
The Zero Adult Providers project is undergoing a change.
“The ZAP project is currently in a state of confusion,” said James Sachs, assistant dean of students.
ZAP was designed to help prevent underage drinking, according to the Minnesota Institute of Public Health.
“Preventing underage drinking is not just about getting kids to say no to alcohol. It’s also about getting adults to stop providing alcohol to kids,” according to the Institute of Public Health’s Web site.
Sitzmann Hall renovations to be finished by late October
A comfortable place for students to study, larger rooms and a bigger chapel are some of the expected benefits of the Sitzmann Hall renovation. Sitzmann Hall, built in the 1920s and located on the corner of Summit and Cleveland Avenues, was originally constructed as a family residence, much like the rest of the stately homes …
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News in :90 – Sept. 11, 2009
This is News in :90 for Friday, Sept. 11, 2009.
Pawlenty says half-staff, but St. Thomas missed the memo
Although the president may have the final say, Dean of Students Karen Lange said St. Thomas abides by what Governor Pawlenty issues in a proclamation.
Largest, smartest class ever hits campus
Get “Connected.” – Sept. 10, 2009
[slidepress gallery=’connected-091009′] TommieMedia’s newscast “Connected.” for the week of Sept. 6 to Sept. 12.
First-years create sea of purple
News in :90 – Sept. 10, 2009
[slidepress gallery=’news-in-:90—sept.-10,-2009′] This is News in :90 for Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009.
University prepares for H1N1 outbreak
In June, the World Health Organization declared H1N1 the first global influenza pandemic in 41 years and St. Thomas has spent months preparing policy on the topic.
Students ‘raid’ Roseville’s Super Target
[slidepress gallery=’target-video-090609′] Hundreds of students filed into buses leaving from Flynn Hall Sunday night for a trip to Roseville’s Target. The store opened its doors from 10 p.m. to midnight just for Tommies.
Obama will visit Twin Cities to talk health care
President Barack Obama will visit the Twin Cities this weekend, according to Sen. Amy Klobuchar’s spokesperson. Obama will discuss his health insurance reform plans Saturday at 12:30 p.m. at the Target Center.
News in :90 – Sept. 9, 2009
This is News in :90 for Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009.
Tommies’ cuppa joe now served by Starbucks
A familiar face will be arriving this fall on campus: the green logo of Starbucks Coffee. Full espresso bars, featuring all of Starbucks’ hot and cold drinks, will now be available at Scooters and Beakers. Seattle’s Best, a Starbucks-owned company, will be brewed daily everywhere else, including The Grill and Food for Thought on the …
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Spending stimulus money difficult for departments
Students who may be struggling to pay for college have been thrown a life preserver by the federal government, but only for the 2009-2010 school year.