St. Thomas sophomore Kyra Winslow, who died in a car crash earlier this month, helped everyone around her live life differently.
Remembering Kyra Winslow: not just a friend, but a best friend
USG decides special elections, discusses S-D-R grading at its Dec. 10 meeting
The Undergraduate Student Government general council elected its transfer and senior class senator, listened to presentations about staff online learning resources and a proposal for a new STEAM complex, and further discussed an S-D-R grading option at its Dec. 10 meeting. University Affairs Editor Angeline Terry has the update.
First-year Hassan brings Gocciolare clothing line to St. Thomas
St. Thomas first-year Yubi Hassan and his business partner Plamedi Bangila have expanded Gocciolare, their clothing brand that they started in high school, to the college community and beyond. Reporter Leila Weah has the story.
USG funded student memorial, discussed S-D-R grading and approved pre-optometry club at its Dec. 4 meeting
The Undergraduate Student Government general council approved $50,000 to go toward a student memorial, discussed a return to S-D-R grading amid the ongoing pandemic and approved pre-optometry club at its Dec. 4 meeting. University Affairs Editor Annie Terry has the update.
COVID-19 UPDATE: St. Thomas positive cases continue downward trend
Forty-seven positive COVID-19 cases were reported last week by St. Thomas’ Center for Well-Being Monday, a decrease of ten from the previous week. Joey Swanson, Justin Amaker and Maggie Stout have the story.
St. Thomas student grows business during COVID-19
When COVID-19 hit, almost everything shut down. However, like any good story, there are those who defy the odds. Vitality Roasting, a St. Paul based small-batch roaster, was able to open its doors as many other local spots had to close theirs. Reporter Scout Mason has the story.
News in :90 – Dec. 4, 2020
President-elect Joe Biden asks Americans to commit to 100 days of wearing masks, America’s employers scaled back their hiring and the 33rd annual St. Thomas Christmas concert will be released online. TM Creative Director Sarah McCarthy has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 – Dec. 3, 2020
Students with disabilities are experiencing academic setbacks during the pandemic, Vice President-elect Kamala Harris has named Tina Flournoy as her chief of staff, and a small plane crash-landed on a Minnesota interstate. Chief Story Editor and Social Media Manager Mia Laube has today’s News in :90.
COVID-19 UPDATE: St. Thomas cases drop by almost half, more mass testing opportunities to take place
Fifty-seven positive COVID-19 cases were reported last week by St. Thomas’ Center for Well-Being Monday, a decrease of 46 from the previous week. St. Thomas will also offer two more mass testing opportunities for students before the holidays. Justin Amaker and Maggie Stout have the story.
St. Thomas students consider options as Thanksgiving approaches
As Thanksgiving approaches, St. Thomas students face the tough decision whether to go home or stay on campus as the Minnesota Department of Health reported 282,916 total positive COVID-19 cases in the state Tuesday.
COVID-19 UPDATE: St. Thomas cases decrease, state rolls out new COVID-19 app
One-hundred three positive COVID-19 cases were reported last week by St. Thomas’ Center for Well-Being Monday, a decrease of 24 from the previous week. Production Editor Justin Amaker and Design Manager Maggie Stout have the story.
Without ample testing; Walz’ mandate pauses St. Thomas sports
St. Thomas Athletics began a four-week no practice period on Saturday, Nov. 21 after Gov. Tim Walz implemented a four-week dial back on certain activities Wednesday to slow the spread of COVID-19. Sports Editor Joey Swanson has the story.
St. Thomas adds national title holding dance team to D-I list
The St. Thomas dance team will transition to Division I from the Open Division of the Universal Dance Association in the fall of 2021. Sports Editor Joey Swanson has the story.
On-campus tutoring adapts to COVID-19 restrictions
Tutoring departments at St. Thomas have made the most of their services since students have moved back to campus, including adding plexiglass dividers to get students back in person as well as adapting to Zoom for online tutoring. Reporter Scout Mason has the story.
News in :90 – Nov. 20, 2020
President Donald Trump is summoning state legislators, doctors are urging Minnesotans to comply with new COVID-19 restrictions and St. Thomas will continue operations after Thanksgiving break. Reporter Logan Bahr has today’s News in :90.