Former St. Thomas journalism professor Karen Boros died of cancer at age 82 on Sept. 10. Boros gave 19 years of service to the St. Thomas community and was a pioneering force in developing the school’s broadcast journalism program.
The Professional Women’s Hockey League held its inaugural draft on Monday, the Minnesota Twins lost to the Cincinnati Reds 7-3 yesterday and United States Hockey Hall of Fame member Henry Boucha passed away at age 72. Managing Editor Owen Larson has today’s Sports in :60.
India expelled a senior Canadian diplomat, authorities have divided the Libyan city of Derna into four sections to prevent disease outbreaks and the Mississippi River’s low water level is causing transport restrictions. Managing Editor Owen Larson has today’s News in :90.
The St. Thomas football team avoided another shutout but fell to Harvard 45-13 on Saturday in Cambridge, Massachusetts, for the team’s final nonconference game before Pioneer League play begins. Managing Editor Owen Larson has the story.
FOX 9+ will be broadcasting St. Thomas Athletic events for the 2023-24 season. The broadcast will include select events from football, basketball, and hockey games at St. Thomas, according to an announcement made on Tuesday by Director of Athletics Phil Esten. University Affairs Editor Gwynnevere Vang has the story.
The University of St. Thomas signed a broadcast deal with FOX 9 to air St. Thomas sports, the St. Thomas volleyball team will take on Central Michigan today and the Minnesota Vikings will face off against the Philadelphia Eagles. Madeline Mussay has today’s Sports in :60.
The United Auto Workers Union is preparing to strike as the deadline for negotiations loom, a suspect who shot a police officer in Iowa has been apprehended and a painting by Vincent Van Gogh has been recovered after being stolen in 2020. Eli Bieker has today’s News in :90.
Escaped murderer Danelo Souza Cavalcante was captured on Wednesday, massive flooding in the Libyan city of Derna killed at least 5,100 people and spiking gas prices pushed up inflation last month. General News Editor Anya Capistrant-Kinney has today’s News in :90.
The NFL Players’ Association called for the league to switch all its fields to natural grass, the Minnesota Twins beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 yesterday, and the St. Thomas volleyball team will travel to Green Bay to compete later this week. Managing Editor Owen Larson has today’s Sports in :60.
The St. Thomas Women’s golf team finished in fourth place at the Redbird Invitational, Aaron Rodgers suffered an apparent Achilles injury Monday night and the Minnesota Twins lost to Tampa Bay 7-4. Studio Producer Abby Madsen has today’s Sports in :60.
Russia is replenishing its supplies of ammunition and is expected to turn to North Korea for support, a California law will require many large companies to disclose greenhouse gas emissions and the Carver County Library is considering the removal of “Gender Queer: A Memoir” at a meeting today. Opinions Editor Rhynn Paulson has today’s News in :90.
The St. Thomas football team broke their 11-game winning streak to South Dakota Coyotes on Saturday. DJ Stewart hit a two-run double in the ninth inning.
After students spotted a duck nesting outside Frey Hall, the University of St. Thomas found itself as the temporary home to a new batch of ducklings on May 8, just ahead of finals week. Owen Larson has the story.
Donna Ruiz, the daughter of immigrant parents who were able to afford necessary medical treatment thanks to Minnesota Care, was one of the nearly 100 young adults who attended the Day at the Capitol on April 11.
Students are helping St. Thomas expand and improve its accessibility online during Disability Awareness Month. Adam Mueller has the story.
