Chinese authorities eased some anti-virus rules but affirmed their severe “zero COVID” strategy Monday after protesters demanded President Xi Jinping resign. The government made no comment on the protests or the criticism of Xi, but the decision to ease some restrictions appeared to be aimed at quelling anger. China experts don’t expect the government to …
Office artifacts tell St. Thomas professors’ stories
Students might know their professors’ alma maters and subsequent degrees, but limited classroom interactions obscure the scope of their instructors’ accomplishments, which often include world travels, awards and academic projects.
News in :90 – Oct 16, 2020
17 Million Americans have voted ahead of the general election, a new testing program has started in Hawaii, and the Minnesota State Senate passed a 1.9 billion dollar construction package. Photojournalist Grace Hahn has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 – Feb. 12, 2019
Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar has apologized for tweets suggesting that members of Congress support Israel because they are being paid to do so, retired astronaut Mark Kelly announced that he will run to finish John McCain’s last term in the U.S. Senate, and schools closed across Washington state as a larger weather system wreaked havoc in the region. Business Manager Amanda Strodtman has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 – May 7, 2018
A volcanic eruption in Hawaii destroys 26 homes, millions of anti-Semitic tweets have reinforced negative stereotypes on the platform, and the St. Thomas dance team introduces its new coach. Photographer Esmee Verschoor has today’s News in :90.