St. Thomas first-year Yubi Hassan and his business partner Plamedi Bangila have expanded Gocciolare, their clothing brand that they started in high school, to the college community and beyond. Reporter Leila Weah has the story.
St. Thomas offers asymptomatic testing before holiday travel
As St. Thomas students prepare for holiday travel, the university has begun offering test options to send students back home to their families COVID-19 free. Reporter Leila Weah has the story.
Top Stories – October 22, 2020
A St. Thomas professor is recovering at home after four Tommies rushed to his aid when he collapsed from cardiac arrest, and the university adjusts a couple COVID-19 restrictions. TommieMedia’s Leila Weah and Annie Terry have those topics and more on this episode of Top Stories.
Brady Hall second floor to undergo testing, mandatory quarantine
Residents in a St. Thomas first-year dorm hall will be tested for COVID-19 and will enter a two-week quarantine after five students on the floor tested positive, the St. Thomas Center for Well-Being announced Thursday evening in an email to students, faculty and staff.
Public Safety Briefs: Sept. 1 – Sept. 16
A St. Thomas employee suffered a medical emergency, a St. Thomas student was robbed by an unknown suspect on Cleveland Avenue and a liquor law violation occurred in Tommie North Hall. These and more are part of the Public Safety briefs for Sept. 1-16.
St. Thomas cancels J-Term study abroad programs
St. Thomas canceled January Term study abroad programs for 2021 as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the Office of Study Abroad announced Monday.
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.
PODCAST: The Medium with guest Leila Weah
In episode six of The Medium, TommieMedia reporter Leila Weah joins hosts Maddie and Reid to discuss the popular app TikTok and the longevity of quarantine art.
LIFE IN ISOLATION: Taking time to reflect.
In the 10th “Life in Isolation” feature, Reporter Leila Weah discusses how she has used her new free time to reflect and focus on the little things she once took for granted.
St. Thomas offers virtual admissions sessions for incoming students
After campus closed due to COVID-19, the St. Thomas admissions office have found innovative ways to recruit students and provide them with the St. Thomas admissions experience. Reporter Leila Weah has the story.
Aquinas Scholars program will continue to require ACT, SAT scores
The University of St. Thomas Aquinas Scholars program will still require ACT and SAT test scores despite the university announcing that they will be transitioning to test-optional admissions. Reporter Leila Weah has the story.
St. Thomas grad appears in Netflix fashion show
Julian Woodhouse, a 2012 St. Thomas graduate, is changing the New York fashion game with his brand: WOOD HOUSE Army. Reporter Leila Weah has the story.
Top Stories – March 5, 2020
St. Thomas will adopt a test-optional policy starting in fall 2021, and the final Tommie-Johnnie football game will be at U.S. Bank Stadium. Join anchors Leila Weah and Emily Haugen for those stories and more on this episode of Top Stories.
Student-run group ‘The Condom Good’ promotes reproductive and sexual health on Valentine’s Day
On Valentine’s Day, students from the group now known as “The Condom Good” made condoms and chocolates available to passersby on the corner of Summit and Cretin avenues, promoting reproductive and sexual health. Reporter Leila Weah and Videographer Song Johansen have the story.
News in :90 – Feb. 24, 2020
Iran’s government said Monday that 12 people have died from the new coronavirus nationwide and local artist Alyssa Baguss covered the back wall of the Anderson Student Center Hearth Room with a forest landscape. Reporter Leila Weah has today’s News in :90.