In an effort to help students and community members explore their own unconscious biases, St. Thomas hosted the CEO Action Check Your Blind Spots unconscious bias tour Friday on Monahan Plaza.
St. Thomas hosts unconscious bias tour
Public Safety Briefs: April 21 – 27
A person not affiliated with St. Thomas who attempted to steal university property in the Anderson Student Center, a suspect not affiliated with St. Thomas was arrested for stealing a vehicle owned by a St. Thomas student, and a St. Thomas student unlawfully possessed a fictitious driver’s license are all a part of the public safety briefs from April 21 – 27.
News in :90 – May 2, 2019
The University of St. Thomas will break ground Thursday for the Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas renovation, the Department of Natural Resources will appeal a court decision that rejected its authority to change the name of Lake Calhoun to Bde Maka Ska, and Drake won 12 times at the Billboard Music Awards, beating Taylor Swift’s record for most wins. Reporter Lexie Nustvold has today’s News in :90.
Women’s track and field prepares for MIAC championship
The St. Thomas women’s track and field team prepared for the MIAC outdoor championship by competing in the Tommie Twilight meet Wednesday at O’Shaughnessy Stadium and Koch Diamond.
Binz Refectory may close for 2020-2021 school year
According to Associate Vice President of Auxiliary Services Mitchell Karstens, the Binz could be closing for the 2020-2021 school year. The move could come in unison with the shutting down of Cretin and Grace halls.
News in :90 – April 30, 2019
President Donald Trump, his family and the Trump Organization file a lawsuit against Deutsche Bank and Capital One, Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena has lifted a social media ban, and there is potential for renovations of the Grotto on South Campus. Columnist Maddie Peters had today’s News in :90.
Public Safety Briefs: April 14 – April 20
A holstered firearm was found unattended in a O’Shaughnessy Science hall restroom, a student was bitten by a university neighbor’s dog, and an open alcoholic beverage was found in a university-owned vehicle are all part of the public safety briefs from April 14 – April 20.
Sports in :60 – April 29, 2019
St. Thomas softball clinches the regular season MIAC Championship and secures the number one seed in the MIAC playoffs, track and field posts numerous season bests at the Drake Relays and women’s basketball coach Ruth Sinn is selected to coach the U16 women’s national team. Ad/PR Rep. Andre Gaubert has today’s Sports in :60.
St. Thomas women’s tennis loses to Carleton
The St. Thomas women’s tennis team lost 7-2 against the Carleton Knights Saturday at University of Minnesota Baseline Tennis Center.
Two St. Thomas students bike across the US in 4K for Cancer
St. Thomas sophomores Kai Olson and Joe Crosetto plan to bike 4,000 miles across the United States in 70 days this summer for the 4K for Cancer race, a program by the Ulman Foundation.
News in :90 – April 25, 2019
Former Vice President Joe Biden formally announces his 2020 presidential bid, Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un meet for a summit in eastern Russia, and Abby Heller is chosen as the speaker for the 2019 undergraduate commencement ceremony. Reporter Zekriah Chaudhry has today’s News in :90.
2019 undergraduate commencement speaker announced
Abby Heller has been chosen as the speaker for the 2019 undergraduate commencement ceremony.
News in :90 – April 24, 2019
The Noor trial continues in Minneapolis, President Trump threatens to send troops to the U.S. – Mexico border and St. Thomas replaces its active shooter training video. Reporter Emily Haugen has today’s News in :90.
Baseball falls to St. John’s in doubleheader
St. Thomas baseball lost their doubleheader against St. John’s by losing the first game 5-4 and the second 1-0 Tuesday at Koch Diamond. Sports Editor Matt Curry and Photographer Ahna Clark have the full story.
St. Thomas develops new active shooter awareness video
The University of St. Thomas replaced its previous active shooter awareness video with a new one, which focuses on the Department of Homeland Security’s three recommended courses of action in the event of an active shooter: Run, Hide, and Fight.