This is News in :90 for Thursday, Feb. 21 with University affairs editor Solveig Rennan.
News in :90 – Feb. 22, 2018
Bylaws updated, clubs funded in Feb. 8 USG meeting
Updates to the USG voting system were among the four amendments to the organization’s bylaws approved at the most recent general council meeting. University Affairs Editor Solveig Rennan has a full update from the event’s proceedings.
Youngblood wins 2018 Tommie Award
Senior Annie Youngblood was selected as the winner of the 2018 Tommie Award, which recognizes a student who “best represents the ideals of St. Thomas Aquinas through scholarship, leadership, and campus involvement.”
Meet the 2018 Tommie Award finalists
This year’s finalists for the Tommie Award have been announced. University Affairs Editor Solveig Rennan gives an in-depth look at each of the three seniors selected.
News in :90 – Jan. 31, 2018
Minnesota’s lieutenant governor, Trump’s comment at the State of the Union, Israeli settlements and a St. Thomas graduation fee are all part of today’s News in :90 with University Affairs Editor Solveig Rennan.
OPINION: Investigate sexual harassment allegations before convicting the accused
Reporter Solveig Rennan argues in a column that both Sen. Al Franken and President Donald Trump should face fair ethics investigations on their sexual misconduct allegations before being found guilty in the eyes of the public.
Multi-drug resistant tuberculosis outbreak hits Minnesota
Minnesota is in the midst of the largest outbreak of multi-drug resistant tuberculosis in the country.
‘Superman, with more politics:’ St. Thomas football player publishes own book
Eric Dunn, a senior and offensive lineman for the St. Thomas football team, is in the process of self-publishing his first book, “The War of Humanity.”
Sullivan announces $50 million scholarship gift, $200 million initiative
With confetti cannons and a 28-by-26 foot banner, St. Thomas President Julie Sullivan announced a goal of infusing $200 million into scholarship support for students over the next eight years.
Sock company helping homeless brings ambassador program to St. Thomas
Hippy Feet, a Minneapolis-based sock company dedicated to providing support to people affected by homelessness, has expanded its brand ambassador program to St. Thomas.
Sports in :60 – Nov. 9, 2017
Women’s basketball and a new concussion study for football are part of today’s Sports in :60. Solveig Rennan has the report.
News in :90 – Oct. 5, 2017
A Minnesota man was arrested in connection with a fatal car crash, and the pilot of a small plane died in a crash in Minneapolis. Reporter Solveig Rennan has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 – Sept. 27, 2017
Xcel Energy announces plan for a South Dakota wind farm, and reading educators receive a boost from the U.S. Department of Education. Sports editor Noah Brown has today’s News in :90.
More than 100 students petition Scooter’s for wontons
Scooter’s removed cream cheese wontons from its menu at the beginning of the fall semester, spurring sophomore Elizabeth Stephenson to start a Change.org petition to bring them back.
Sports in :60 – Sept. 14, 2017
This is Sports in :60 for Thursday, September 14, 2017.