Gov. Tim Walz on Wednesday extended Minnesota’s stay-at-home order until May 4, Sen. Bernie Sanders ended his presidential bid, and TommieMedia won awards in two regional journalism contests. Production Editor Kat Barrett has today’s News in :90 From a Distance.
Wisconsinites vote in a presidential primary election amid pandemic, financial losses hit U.S. colleges, and St. Thomas students adjust to online learning and social distancing. Director Emily Haugen has today’s News in :90 from a distance.
In episode four of The Medium, TommieMedia Columnist Zaid Khan joins Maddie and Reid to discuss how movie theaters and streaming services will be affected by COVID-19 and offer their film, TV and music recommendations during social distancing.
In the second “Life in Isolation” feature, Opinions Editor Maddie Peters discusses the little things she misses about her pre-pandemic daily routine, and the little joys she has found with her new free time.
University President Julie Sullivan spoke to the general council, the university’s COVID-19 response was discussed and an update on the university’s emergency fund for students was given at the Undergraduate Student Government general council meeting on April 2. University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker has the update.
St. Thomas sophomore JayZee Brown started a petition asking the university to consider a partial refund of tuition and fees after the university’s recent transition to online learning. Reporter Joey Swanson has the story.
In the first “Life in Isolation” feature, Reporter Burke Spizale looks at the current COVID-19 situation by relating it to past pandemics.
Manufacturing giant 3M pushed back Friday against criticism from President Donald Trump over production of face masks that are badly needed by American health care workers.
In episode two of Keep the Ball Rolling, hosts Mia Laube and Joey Swanson discuss recent NCAA rulings and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics as well as talk with St. Thomas runner Caroline Johnson.
All 2020 summer courses will be moved online due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Provost Richard Plumb announced in an email Thursday. A formal plan has not been made for summer research projects yet. University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker has the story.
COVID-19 and the university’s response to the worldwide pandemic was the main topic of the Undergraduate Student Government general council meeting, held remotely on a Zoom video call Thursday, March 19. University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker has the update.
St. Thomas will not hold its commencement ceremonies on the originally scheduled May dates because of the COVID-19 pandemic, University President Julie Sullivan wrote in an email Wednesday.
Virus and disease have always been used to defend xenophobic thoughts and actions. Columnist True Dabill argues the COVID-19 pandemic has increased prejudice toward the Asian American population.
Gov. Tim Walz on Wednesday ordered Minnesota residents in nonessential jobs to stay at home for two weeks in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 and prevent the coronavirus from overwhelming the state’s health care system.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz put himself into quarantine Monday after a member of his security detail tested positive for COVID-19, while U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar said her husband has been hospitalized with COVID-19.
