Scant scientific evidence about the health effects of electronic cigarettes might not stop efforts to regulate them like traditional tobacco products.
Obama visits St. Paul, outlines transit proposal
Two St. Thomas students took interest when President Obama visited St. Paul to unveil his plan to invest in and update the nation’s infrastructure.
News in :90 – Feb. 26, 2014
This is News in :90 for Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014.
St. Thomas begins partnership with English university
Officials signed a memorandum of understanding with England’s University of Huddersfield last month.
Estetica closes, university seeks new tenant
Auxiliary Services is in negotiation with two different salons that could potentially fill the vacancy in the Anderson Student Center left by Estetica Salon and Spa.
Tommie Spotlight: Brandon Miranda
Catholic studies and political science major Brandon Miranda was announced as the 81st Tommie Award recipient on Feb. 13.
USG increases club budget allocation
The Undergraduate Student Government allocated 52 percent of its total spring 2014 budget to clubs and organizations Sunday.
St. Thomas alumni expand juice company nationwide
Three St. Thomas alumni started a raw juice vending machine company, Juice Cold Pressed, and are now advertising to a national market.
Online eXpress program gets positive feedback
Almost four months after implementing an online, automated eXpress account program called GET Funds, the St. Thomas Card Office said the change is positive.
No Friday cancellations from university despite heavy snow
St. Thomas officials did not cancel classes after about 10 inches of fresh snow, saying they believed roads would be safe in the morning.
Blown compressor, fire temporarily closes T’s
Nobody was hurt, but the restaurant has shut down for cleaning. Officials said overheated oil in a refrigeration unit compressor caused the fire.
St. Thomas to sell Gainey Conference Center
Vice President of University and Government Relations Doug Hennes said the conference center has been operating at a loss for more than 10 years.
News in :90 — Feb. 19, 2014
This is News in :90 for Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014.
Report: Two St. Thomas names on priest abuse list
A report says an official list from the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis of priests “credibly accused” of sexual abuse was incomplete, and two priests with St. Thomas connections should be included.
Tuition to increase for 2014-2015 academic year
The St. Thomas Board of Trustees announced Monday that undergraduate tuition will increase 3.9 percent next year.