Voting began Friday in Russian-held regions of Ukraine to decide whether these regions should become part of Russia. The Kremlin-Orchestrated referendums, which have been widely denounced by Ukraine and the west as shams without any legal force, are seen as a step toward annexing the territories by Russia. The voting, overseen by Moscow-installed authorities, is …
PODCAST: The News Brief – April 14
Sydney LaBelle and Mae Macfarlane go over the most recent news stories posted to TommieMedia during the week of April 8th through April 14th.
St. Thomas Dining Services spread thin during national labor shortage
St. Thomas was not immune to nationwide staffing shortages at the start of the 2021-22 school year, and food service operations have experienced the brunt of the stress.
News in :90 – April 22, 2021
Hundreds of people turned out Wednesday at Shiloh Temple International Ministries for the public viewing for Daunte Wright and St. Thomas graduate student Olivia DeMeuse died on April 16. Sports Editor Olivia Paradise has today’s News in :90.
OPINION: Fake news in America: its past, present and hopefully dim future
Simply put, fake news is false or misleading information, and it’s present nearly everywhere. Columnist Logan Sriharatsa argues we have to talk about fake news in order to stop fake news, particularly in sharing how to spot faulty information and stories.
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.
OPINION: Over-consumption of news can be detrimental to mental health
Impending national elections. Climate change debates. The worldwide refugee crisis. Opinions editor Maddie Peters argues these topics, repeatedly present in news headlines, are detrimental to our well-being.
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.
News in :90 – May 14, 2019
Emmanuel Aranda who is accused of throwing a child from the third floor balcony last month at the Mall of America appears in court today, rediscovered remains of Nazi Resistance members were laid to rest on Monday, and a memorial service will be held for Colorado shooting hero, Kendrick Castillo, on Wednesday. Ad/PR Representative Sam Herriges has today’s News in :90.
St. Thomas members gather for new Virgin Mary statue blessing
Students gathered at the Peace Gardens on April 24 to participate in the blessing of a new statue of the Virgin Mary that replaced the previous destroyed statue
News in :90 – May 7, 2019
Georgia’s Republican Gov. Brian Kemp signs legislation banning abortions once a fetal heartbeat can be detected, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell will declare “case closed” on the Russia probe and potential obstruction by President Donald Trump, Kentucky Derby winner Maximum Security’s co-owner says he will not run the horse in the middle jewel of the Triple Crown, and St. Thomas sophomore Matthew Farho travels for seven days with the choir group, Common Ground Voices. Columnist Kayla Mayer has today’s News in :90.
St. Thomas sophomore travels with choir group to Mexican border
St. Thomas sophomore Matthew Farho traveled to San Diego, California and Tijuana, Mexico for seven days with choir group, Common Ground Voices. The week-long choir tour in early March focused on peace at the Mexican-American border.
St. Thomas student wins Upper Midwest Emmy Student Production Award
St. Thomas junior Sam Luloff won a prestigious Upper Midwest Emmy Student Production Award Saturday for a music video he created in assistant professor Peter Gregg’s videography class.
Public Safety Briefs: April 21 – 27
A person not affiliated with St. Thomas who attempted to steal university property in the Anderson Student Center, a suspect not affiliated with St. Thomas was arrested for stealing a vehicle owned by a St. Thomas student, and a St. Thomas student unlawfully possessed a fictitious driver’s license are all a part of the public safety briefs from April 21 – 27.