Archbishop Harry Flynn’s funeral was held, a drainage problem is requiring Minnesota United FC to replace the grass at Allianz field, and St. Thomas students will now be able to donate guest passes to help students facing food insecurity. Reporter Justin Amaker has today’s News in :90.
Sports in :60 – Sept. 27, 2019
The St. Thomas women’s soccer team lost to Augsburg 1-0 Wednesday, women’s volleyball won against Concordia-Moorhead, and the St. Thomas football team travels to UW-Eau Claire Saturday. Reporter Justin Amaker has today’s Sports in :60.
St. Thomas student charged in campus bomb threats
Ray Ghansham Persaud, 20, who is accused of making several hoax bomb threats at the University of St. Thomas over the last six months, made his first appearance Tuesday afternoon in U.S. District Court in Minneapolis.
St. Thomas community gathers to reclaim Ireland Hall, protest racial slur incident
More than 200 students, faculty and staff gathered in Koch Commons Thursday night for a “BE-In” event to reclaim the space of Ireland Hall after a racial slur was found in one of its bathrooms. The event was followed by a peaceful protest in front of the men’s dormitory.
St. Thomas community responds to another incident, rejects racism
The campus gathered Thursday afternoon to declare St. Thomas as an anti-racist community, following the discovery Wednesday night of a racial slur in Ireland Hall.
John Roach Center given all clear after bomb threat
An all-clear for John Roach Center was issued at 10:40 a.m. Tuesday after the university received a bomb threat.
Hand scanners to replace student IDs at residential dining entrances
Students will no longer need to rely on their student IDs to enter a dining hall starting this fall, thanks to new biometric hand scanners called Wave ID. Reporter Justin Amaker has the full story.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: JPII demolition begins, chapel renovation continues
Since spring semester wrapped up last month, construction crews have been working to renovate the Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas and build the Iverson Center for Faith and two residence halls. Reporter Justin Amaker captured some photos of the construction progress on Wednesday.
Wendy Wyatt to become new vice provost of academic affairs
Wendy Wyatt, the current associate vice provost for undergraduate studies, has been appointed to replace her supervisor, Robert Riley, as vice provost of academic affairs. She will take over the role July 1.
Global Health students make cookbooks for homeless, at-risk children
Members of St. Thomas’ Students for Global Health club are working on creating and printing cookbooks for homeless people and children at risk.
St. Thomas baseball ends season with loss to Wartburg
After a 1-0 win against the Wartburg Knights, the St. Thomas baseball team lost 6-1 to split a non-conference doubleheader in its final game of the season Monday at Koch Diamond. Reporter Justin Amaker has the full story.
Women’s track and field prepares for MIAC championship
The St. Thomas women’s track and field team prepared for the MIAC outdoor championship by competing in the Tommie Twilight meet Wednesday at O’Shaughnessy Stadium and Koch Diamond.
Two St. Thomas students bike across the US in 4K for Cancer
St. Thomas sophomores Kai Olson and Joe Crosetto plan to bike 4,000 miles across the United States in 70 days this summer for the 4K for Cancer race, a program by the Ulman Foundation.
Men’s track and field competes at Tomcat Twilight
The St. Thomas men’s track and field team competed at the annual Tomcat Twilight meet Thursday at O’Shaughnessy Stadium and Koch Diamond.
St. Thomas places compost bin outside Dowling Hall
St. Thomas students living on north campus can now compost with ease due to a new collection bin outside of Dowling Hall.