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.
St. Thomas library kicks off finals with virtual study night
The Rev. Blake speaks, new club approved on April 30 USG meeting
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.
COVID-19 in my Community: May 15, 2020
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.
St. Thomas extends S-D-R grading decision period
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.
Wickham receives Fulbright study/research award
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.
AP: Walz to let stay-at-home order expire, keep key restrictions
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.
News in :90 From a Distance – May 14, 2020
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.
‘Save the date’ for later: COVID-19 postpones St. Thomas weddings
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.
University students face job loss amid COVID-19 pandemic
Since the stay-at-home order has caused all non-essential workers to stay at home, some St. Thomas students are facing economic loss after losing or decreasing hours at their jobs. Reporter Annie Terry has the story.
OPINION: The humor of the Zoomers and why it’s important
The humor of Generation Z contains irreverence and cynicism due to the world they inherited. Columnist True Dabill argues younger generations turn to social media, memes and other forms of humor as defense mechanisms.
Transition to online learning leaves students without lab experience
While all St. Thomas students have transitioned to online classes, students taking lab courses are facing some additional challenges. Reporter Mae Macfarlane has the story.
News in :90 From a Distance – May 12, 2020
Dr. Anthony Fauci warns Congress of “needless suffering and death” if the U.S. reopens too soon, militants stormed a maternity hospital in Kabul, and Michael Sullivan was elected as St. Thomas student body president. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters has today’s News in :90 from a distance.
Create[space] sparks student engagement and creativity with activity kits
The cancellation of in-person activities at St. Thomas has brought a surge of interest in the create[space] activities after director Manuela Hill-Muñoz developed what she calls “creativity kits”, mailed directly to students’ doors. Reporter Joey Swanson has the story.
OPINION: The coronavirus has exposed our nation’s structural racism
States have started reporting the demographic data of who is getting sick with COVID-19, and minority groups are being affected disproportionately. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues the pandemic has exposed the structural racism in society.
INFOGRAPHIC: Having a healthier relationship with your devices
It is easy to become addicted to cell phones, tablets, laptops and more. Designer Maggie Stout looks at this situation and offers ideas on how to have a healthier relationship with your devices.