Senior Content-Managing Editor Anya Capistrant-Kinney gives her review of the Children Theatre Company’s production of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical.”
OPINION: Review: CTC’s “Grinch” technical elements steal the show
COVID-related changes to education continue to impact students
Academic scores and student engagement have been on a decline since COVID-19 brought changes to education, and first-year St. Thomas students are facing unprecedented academic challenges. Sabrina Thompson has the story.
News in :90 – Nov. 21, 2023
Negotiations between Hamas and Israel are likely to reach terms, Taylor Swift’s tour in Rio ends and Thanksgiving travel records are expected to be broken this week. Jensen Richard has today’s News in :90.
Minnesota Children’s Museum’s second annual Deaf Day welcomes Deaf and hard-of-hearing children
The Minnesota Children’s Museum and the University of St. Thomas’ Playful Learning Lab will hold their second annual Deaf Day event on Saturday, Dec. 2. Madeline Mussay and Kevin Callahan have the story.
Sports in :60 – Nov. 20, 2023
The Minnesota Vikings lost to the Denver Broncos last night. This was quarterback Joshua Dobbs’ first loss with the Vikings. The St. Thomas football team beat Valparaiso University 16-10 on Saturday. Femke Brooking has today’s Sports in :60.
News in :90 – Nov. 20, 2023
Former First Lady Rosalyn Carter has died at the age of 96. Populist Javier Milei resoundingly won Argentina’s Presidential election. The Supreme Court rejected Derek Chauvin’s appeal of his conviction. Campbell Klecatsky has today’s News in :90.
St. Thomas football clinches 16-10 win over Valparaiso, finishes second in conference
The St. Thomas football team defeated the Valparaiso Beacons 16-10 on Saturday at O’Shaughnessy Stadium, winning its final game of the season and guaranteeing a second-place finish in the Pioneer Football League. Kevin Lynch has the story.
St. Thomas dining creates thousands of work hours for adults with disabilities
Employment for adults with disabilities is at an all-time high in the United States, reaching 21.3% in 2022, a 2.2% increase from the previous year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. St. Paul-based MSS has partnered with the University of St. Thomas to create jobs for people with disabilities in campus dining halls. Adam Mueller has the story.
USG discusses potential academic calendar changes and spring elections
The Undergraduate Student Government discussed potential changes to the academic calendar and USG spring elections on Thursday, Nov. 16. University Affairs Editor Gwynnevere Vang has the story.
The Locker Room with Football
Abby Madsen sits down with running backs Hope Adebayo, Gabe Abel and Shawn Shipman to discuss the final home game of the season.
News in :90 – Nov. 15, 2023
The British government plans to send migrants to Rwanda even though United Kingdom’s highest court says it’s against the law. President Joe Biden criticized Republican lawmakers for denying the reality of global warming. Ex-Minneapolis Police Officer, Derek Chauvin wants his conviction of George Floyd’s murder reversed. Grace Olson has today’s News in :90.
OPINION: Review of Naked Stages at Pillsbury House + Theatre
Kevin Lynch and Cecilia Wallace give their reviews of Naked Stages at Pillsbury House + Theater, playing until Saturday, Nov. 18.
Sports in :60 – Nov. 13, 2023
The St. Thomas men’s basketball team held their home opener on Saturday against Idaho State. Parker Bjorklund made the winning point, ending the game with a score of 54-53. Tommie Football won against San Diego, with Hope Adebayo scoring the winning touchdown. Adebayo is the first running back to score multiple touchdowns, three games in a row, in the D1 era. Chief Studio Producer Abby Madsen has today’s Sports in :60.
News in :90 – Nov. 13, 2023
Thousands of people are fleeing from Gaza’s largest hospital due to fighting between Israeli forces and Palestinian militants. A fire closed a major interstate near downtown LA over the weekend. NDSU announced a new scholarship program. Sara Norton has today’s News in :90.
St. Thomas basketball rushes UW-River Falls 101-62
Junior guard Jade Hill scored 26 points in the St. Thomas women’s basketball team’s 101-62 thrashing of UW-River Falls Saturday afternoon at Schoenecker Arena. Adam Mueller has the story.