The trial of three other Minneapolis officers charged in George Floyd’s death will be broadcast live and the St. Thomas student body presidential election ended in a tie between Tyus Edmond and Adam Revoir. University Affairs Editor Scout Mason has today’s News in :90.
The Undergraduate Student Government announced Thursday that the student body presidential election result was found to be a tie between juniors Adam Revoir and Tyus Edmond, the first time in USG recorded history that there was a tie between presidential candidates. Scout Mason and Molly Heimel have the story.
St. Thomas Athletics Director Phil Esten joins TommieMedia’s Scout Mason in The Locker Room to talk about the Tommies’ historic D1 transition taking effect fall 2021.
Three members of the executive council for the St. Thomas Faculty Senate spoke and answered questions, and student elections were discussed at the Undergraduate Student Government general council meeting on April 22. University Affairs Editor Scout Mason has the update.
Minneapolis resident Jesse Ecklund found himself kneeling on the ground with tears in his eyes upon hearing that former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty Tuesday on charges of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the death of George Floyd.
A crowd of hundreds celebrated outside of Hennepin County Government Center following news that former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd last summer. TommieMedia’s Emily Rudie, Mia Laube, Scout Mason, Luana Karl and Angeline Terry were there to capture the moment.
Demonstrators have gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center in downtown Minneapolis every day since the Derek Chauvin trial started on March 29. Scout Mason and Casey Eakins has the story.
St. Thomas junior Isaac Heilman and University of Minnesota junior Jacob Grimm make up the genre-less music group 3leaf that released its sixth single, “Magnetic,” on Feb. 12 to its Spotify, which boasts 1800 monthly listeners. University Affairs Editor Scout Mason has the story.
Kathlene Campbell, Dean of the School of Education, spoke and answered questions about the universities Executive Vice President and Provost search, which she heads the search committee for. Harry Potter Club was unanimously approved, and changes to Public Safety uniforms were discussed at the Undergraduate Student Government general council meeting on April 8. University Affairs Editor Scout Mason has the update.
St. Thomas campus buildings and services closed at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday in response to a 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Minneapolis and St. Paul curfew prompted by protests after Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter fatally shot Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black man; Potter resigned Tuesday along with Brooklyn Center Police Chief Tim Gannon.
St. Thomas sophomore Bella Nardini said she’s always been musically inclined. She will attempt to show this in the future with a “mini album” which will feature five to six songs across different genres. University Affairs Editor Scout Mason has the story.
University President Julie Sullivan spoke and answered questions on graduation, future buildings, sports and vaccination plans, and the Land Acknowledgement Committee requested $74,000 for an art piece at the Undergraduate Student Government general council meeting on March 25. University Affairs Editor Scout Mason has the update.
Ellen Parkey, founder of St. Thomas fitness community Omega Ti, joins TommieMedia’s Scout Mason to discuss the club’s mission and how it helps women reach their goals.
Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor (DFL) party Rep. Ryan Winkler presented the adult-use cannabis bill to the Minnesota House of Representatives that would legalize recreational marijuana, and on Feb. 23, the bill passed through its second round of House committee meetings. Scout Mason and Lauren Dettmer have the story.
St. Thomas’ hopes to become a COVID-19 vaccination site, decisions on Global Learning Center renovations and a memorial for St. Thomas students who lost their lives was discussed at the Undergraduate Student Government general council meeting on Feb. 26. University Affairs Editor Scout Mason has the update.
