Russian President Vladimir Putin appeared at a huge flag-waving rally Friday at a Moscow stadium, Public defenders are poised to go on strike as early as Tuesday across Minnesota, where unionized attorneys say they’ve been pushed to the brink by routinely high caseloads that have become unmanageable amid the coronavirus pandemic, and Governor Tim Walz gave an updated plan on what to do with the state’s reasonably big surplus last Thursday.
News in :90 – Feb. 8, 2022
Retired Pope Benedict XVI asked for forgiveness Tuesday for any “grievous faults” in his handling of clergy sex abuses cases, a lung specialist testifies George Floyd could have been saved if Minneapolis police officers had moved him into a position to breathe more easily and five St. Thomas students were trapped on a January study abroad trip in Greece after testing positive for COVID-19. Web Manager Lauren Dettmer has today’s News in :90.
Sports in :60 – Dec. 3, 2021
St. Thomas men’s basketball defeated Crown College, St. Thomas women’s basketball fell to Northern Iowa and the St. Thomas swim and dive team received two TicketSmarter Summit League Swimmer of the Week awards this month. Web Manager Lauren Dettmer has today’s Sports in :60.
Associate Vice President of Principal and Leadership Gifts speaks, council members approved a new club and finance update overviewed at Nov. 4 USG meeting
Associate Vice President of Principal and Leadership Gifts Joe Plante discussed the Schoenecker Center, USG approved the creation of a design club and finance updates were given at the Undergraduate Student Government general council meeting Thursday, Nov. 4 at Scooter’s. University Affairs Editor Natalie Hoepner has the update.
News in :90 – Oct. 27, 2021
The first U.S. passport with an “X” gender designation was issued, the names of the jurors for the Derek Chauvin trial will be released, and seven positive COVID-19 cases were reported by the Center for Well-Being. Lauren Dettmer has today’s news in :90.
News in :90 – Sept. 15, 2021
California Governor Gavin Newsom remains in office after a recall vote, Minnesota House Democrats vote to expel Representative John Thompson from their caucus following allegations of domestic violence and questions about residency, and St. Thomas’ Center for Well-Being reports six positive COVID-19 cases during the first week of class. Web Manager Lauren Dettmer has today’s News in :90.
St. Thomas holds first Lavender Graduation ceremony
The University of St. Thomas hosted a Lavender Graduation Ceremony on May 13, which celebrated the accomplishments of LGBTQ undergraduate and graduate students. Owen Larson and Lauren Dettmer have the story.
St. Thomas student creates website to help others find COVID-19 vaccine sites
Senior Austin Murr created COVIDvaccinate.me, an online website that allows St. Thomas community members and others to locate pharmacies with available COVID-19 vaccines. Natalie Hoepner and Lauren Dettmer have the story.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Cases rise, vaccine clinic this week
Twenty three positive COVID-19 cases were reported last week by St. Thomas’ Center for Well-Being, an increase of eight from the previous week. Angeline Terry and Lauren Dettmer have the story.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Positive cases rise at St. Paul campus
Fifteen positive COVID-19 cases were reported last week by the St. Thomas’ Center for Well-Being, an increase of six from the previous week. Angeline Terry and Lauren Dettmer have the story.
News in :90 – May 3, 2021
The European Union is proposing to ease visitor restrictions for vaccinated travelers, and St. Thomas students showcase their thrifted finds as they stay stylish without breaking the bank. Design Manager Lauren Dettmer has today’s News in :90.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Positive cases decrease by nearly half
Thirteen positive COVID-19 cases were reported last week by St. Thomas’ Center for Well-Being Monday, a decrease of 16 from the previous week. Justin Amaker and Lauren Dettmer have the story.
INFOGRAPHIC: A year in COVID-19
A year has passed since St. Thomas announced the closure of campus due to the growing COVID-19 outbreaks around the country. Design Manager Lauren Dettmer has the story and graphic.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Rising case count levels out at 17 for second straight week
Seventeen COVID-19 cases were reported the previous two weeks by the Center for Well-Being, ending a four week streak of an increasing case count. Joey Swanson and Lauren Dettmer have the story.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Fifteen positive COVID-19 cases mark third week of increases, linked to day parties
Fifteen positive COVID-19 tests were reported last week according to the Center for Well-Being, an increase of 6 from the previous week. Elijah Todd-Walden and Lauren Dettmer have the story.