April has been the windiest month this year so far in Minnesota, and the sailing and rowing clubs at St. Thomas have noticed changes in practicing and competitions. Sabrina Thompson has the story.
Warm weather spotlights St. Thomas’ sustainability efforts
A warm winter and climate change have called attention to the Office of Sustainability’s strategic plans as St. Thomas works to reach sustainable goals. Madeline Mussay has the story.
News in :90 – May 7, 2024
Israeli forces took control of the Rafah border crossing with Egypt in the Gaza Strip, police cleared a pro-Palestinian tent encampment at the University of Chicago early Tuesday and a Minnesota Senate ethics panel on Tuesday is expected to begin considering what to do with a lawmaker who’s charged with burglary. University Affairs CME Gwynn Vang has today’s News in :90.
What Uber and Lyft’s departure from Minneapolis means for St. Thomas students
Getting around the Twin Cities could become more difficult this summer after ridesharing apps Uber and Lyft have threatened to cease operations in the area over a Minneapolis city ordinance set to raise the minimum wage for rideshare workers. Livy Dunlap has the story.
News in :90 – March 14, 2024
Relatives of hostages held in Gaza since Oct. 7 faced deeper concerns over a lack of a cease-fire deal, Donald Trump arrived at a federal courthouse in Florida in a case surrounding classified documents held at Mar-a-Lago and people around the world are celebrating Pi Day. Ellen Folska has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 – March 5, 2024
Several people were killed after a single-engine plane crashed in Tennessee, tensions are on the rise between Germany and Russia after a recording of German Military officers discussing the use of long-range missiles leaked and the Minnesota House passed a change meant to allow school resource officers to use prone restraints on students. Eli Bieber has today’s News in :90.
South Campus water quality concerns prompt University response
St. Thomas students have raised concerns about the water quality in Grace Hall and Brady Education Center while the University has assured students that the water is safe. Senior CME Anya Capistraint-Kinney, AP Wire CME Kevin Lynch and Daniela Kopřivová have the story.
News in :90 – Feb. 13, 2023
The senate passed an aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, parts of the Northeast U.S. were hit by a snowstorm and shipwreck hunters have discovered a merchant ship that sank in Lake Superior in 1940. Features CME Miles Schiffer has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 – Dec. 12, 2023
U.S. inflation ticked down against last month, Israeli forces carried out strikes across Gaza overnight and a Catholic priest was fatally stabbed in Nebraska. Rasamy Lee has today’s News in :90.
St. Paul voters elect city council members; pass 1% sales tax
Voters across Minnesota took to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 7, to vote in the 2023 general election. TommieMedia’s Studio Producer Abby Madsen has the election results.
News in :90 – Oct. 2, 2023
Twin Cities Marathon was canceled due to record high temperatures and dangerous conditions. Biden signed a temporary funding bill to keep agencies open. The loss of Ukraine aid was devastating for lawmakers of both parties. Eli Bieker has today’s News in :90.
USG discusses fall semester budget and new club funding model
St. Thomas’ Undergraduate Student Government met on Sept. 14 to discuss the budget and the club funding model. University Affairs Editor Gwynnevere Vang has the story.
News in :90 – Sept. 21, 2023
Russian missiles and artillery pounded cities across Ukraine early Thursday, killing at least three people. More than 15,000 people in Arizona have registered to join a new political party floating a possible bipartisan “unity ticket” against Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Rupert Murdoch is stepping down as leader of both Fox’s parent company and his News Corp. media holdings. Executive Director Gillian Farinella has today’s News in :90.
St. Thomas dining hall adds microgreens to the menu
Diners’ curiosity sparked at the Northsider this semester regarding the glass-door refrigerator containing sprouts and seedlings, called the Grow Shelf, located next to the deli section. Gwynnevere Vang has the story.
St. Thomas seeks new local neighborhood liaison
The University of St. Thomas is looking to hire a new neighborhood liaison as soon as possible after the previous liaison, Amy Gage, retired in August after eight years with the university. Karl Warner has the story.