Four St. John Vianney College Seminary students have been reported to the Dean of Students office for possibly violating a quarantine triggered by a COVID-19 outbreak that had resulted in 33 resident cases as of Thursday. Production Editor Justin Amaker has the story.
News in :90 – Dec. 15, 2020
St. Thomas reported 58 positive COVID-19 tests last week, the first doses of COVID-19 vaccines arrived in Minnesota, the Electoral College confirmed Joe Biden and the community gathered to remember a St. Thomas sophomore who died. Production Editor Justin Amaker has today’s News in :90.
COVID-19 UPDATE: St. Thomas positive cases rise slightly
Fifty-eight positive COVID-19 tests were reported last week by St. Thomas’ Center for Well-Being Monday, an increase of 11 from the previous week. Justin Amaker and Maggie Stout have the story.
Life under quarantine: St. Thomas student shares story
After being sent home from the Rome Bernardi campus March 6, St. Thomas sophomore Julia Lindell was told, along with 47 other St. Thomas students, to not be on campus. This is a part of the 14-day quarantine and self-monitoring period Bernardi returners are required to follow. University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker has the story.
Land surrounding campus likely not at play in Archdiocese bankruptcy
The land that makes up the university campus will likely not be affected by the Archdiocese’s bankruptcy case because the Archdiocese owns no land related to the school, said Sara Gross Methner, St. Thomas’ general counsel.
A quinzhee comes to campus
A group of seminarians built a snow structure called a quinzhee after Tuesday’s snowfall.
A day in the life of a seminarian
Senior Andrew Zipp, a St. John Vianney seminarian, is up almost every morning by 6:15 for the seminary’s holy hour, usually followed by Mass. Watch the video feature.
Seminarian band eager to continue performing
Big Spence and the Gents, a band made up of St. John Vianney seminarians, plans to give another performance this spring at the Catholic Studies talent show.
Archdiocese financial situation could affect SJV
The archdiocese reported a $9.1 million operating deficit and is considering filing for bankruptcy as its financial condition has become more uncertain.
Tommie football player punts for Jesus
Sophomore Josh Vedane, a punter on the St. Thomas football team, decided to study to become a priest and devote his life to God.
Seminarians compete in Rectors’ Bowl
The St. John Vianney football team went head-to-head against the St. Paul Seminary School of Divinity in the 15th annual Rectors’ Bowl Saturday.
Public Safety briefs
Suspicious activity outside of Binz Refectory, possession of marijuana and a medical emergency in Ireland Hall are all part of this week’s Public Safety briefs.
St. John Vianney tops St. Paul Seminary in Rectors’ Bowl
Familiar hands held the Rectors’ Bowl trophy Saturday night as the St. John Vianney Jaxx defeated the St. Paul Seminary Sons of Thunder 19-12 in the 14th annual Rectors’ Bowl.