In the fifth “Life in Isolation” feature, University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker reflects on the things he previously took for granted and what he has learned during this time of social distancing.
St. Thomas grad appears in Netflix fashion show
Julian Woodhouse, a 2012 St. Thomas graduate, is changing the New York fashion game with his brand: WOOD HOUSE Army. Reporter Leila Weah has the story.
VIDEO: Stockroom gives chemistry department positive charge
The chemistry stockroom at the University of St. Thomas serves one main purpose– to keep up with all the students and labs. Videographers Rae Beaner and Owen Landrud have the story.
PODCAST: Keep the Ball Rolling with St. Thomas runner Caroline Johnson
In episode two of Keep the Ball Rolling, hosts Mia Laube and Joey Swanson discuss recent NCAA rulings and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics as well as talk with St. Thomas runner Caroline Johnson.
St. Thomas student Erin Rudd finds success in jewelry business
St. Thomas sophomore Erin Rudd began her spring semester by turning a hobby into a jewelry-making business, Rings by Rin. Reporter Emilie Cleveland has the story.
St. Thomas Public Safety: Officers by day, students by night
The St. Thomas Public Safety and Law Enforcement Leadership program allows professionals to earn a Master of Arts degree in Police Leadership, Administration and Education while working full time as Public Safety officers. Reporter Mia Laube has the story.
PODCAST: Keep the Ball Rolling with St. Thomas men’s rugby
In the season five premiere, hosts Joey Swanson and Mia Laube discuss St. Thomas and national sports cancelations due to COVID-19 and welcome on St. Thomas men’s rugby president and junior Tony Kraus.
St. Thomas students petition for pass/fail grading amid COVID-19 pandemic
St. Thomas sophomore Zach Schuster posted a petition asking the University of St. Thomas to offer a pass/fail learning option Wednesday after the university’s recent transition to online learning. Reporter Annie Terry has the story.
BREAKING: MIAC, St. Thomas cancels spring sports season, NCAA allows extra year of eligibility
After the MIAC Presidents Council cancelled the 2020 conference regular season and postseason championships, St. Thomas cancelled the remainder of the spring sports season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In response to this, the NCAA Division III Administrative Committee is granting an additional season of eligibility for those participating in spring sports.
UPDATE: All NCAA Tournaments, including DIII, canceled due to coronavirus
The NCAA canceled all remaining winter and spring championship games, including this Saturday’s matchups between the St. Thomas and St. John’s men’s basketball teams and the St. Thomas and Lake Forest men’s hockey teams, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a statement from NCAA president Mike Emmert Thursday. TommieMedia and the Associated Press have the story.
News in :90 – March 10, 2020
Italy has undergone a country-wide lockdown, St. Paul Public School teachers are on strike and a Virginia Opossum was spotted on the St. Thomas campus. Ad/PR Representative Carly Scheuerman has today’s News in :90.
PHOTO: Opossum makes St. Thomas home for the day
A Virginia opossum was seen lurking outside the Anderson Athletic and Recreation Complex Monday. Chief Story Editor Abby Sliva and Assignment Editor Jack Stanek have the story.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Joe Biden wins Minnesota in presidential primary
Former Vice President Joe Biden won Minnesota, his seventh state on Super Tuesday. He also won Arkansas, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Alabama, North Carolina, Massachusetts and Virginia as of 12:01 a.m. University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker, Chief Video Editor Taylor Shupe and Design Manager Reid Neeser have the story.
News in :90 – March 3, 2020
Amy Klobuchar ends her presidential campaign one day before Super Tuesday, the number of coronavirus cases continues to rise and Keanu Daley receives the 2020 Tommie Award. COlumnist Kayla Mayer has today’s News in :90.
New members sworn in, 31 clubs funded in Feb. 20 USG meeting
Three members were sworn in, a candidate for sophomore class senator spoke to the council and 31 clubs were funded at the Feb. 20 Undergraduate Student Government general council meeting. University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker has the story.