Israel bombed areas of southern Gaza where it had told Palestinians to flee, crowds gathered to mourn the death of a 6-year-old boy killed in an alleged hate crime and former President Donald Trump returned to court. Maria Galo Garcia has today’s News in :90.
St. Thomas hockey faces off against Gophers at Xcel Energy Center
The St. Thomas men’s and women’s hockey teams faced off against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in a historic matchup at the Xcel Energy Center on Friday, Oct. 13. Managing Editor Owen Larson has the story.
Tommies fall to Drake 52-21, breaking St. Thomas’ conference win streak
A hard-fought first half by the St. Thomas football team was not enough to keep the Drake University Bulldogs from handing the Tommies their first conference loss this season, ending the game 52-21 at Drake Stadium on Saturday. Managing Editor Owen Larson has the story.
News in :90 – Oct. 12, 2023
Millions of social security recipients will get an increase in their benefits in 2024, the social media platform X has removed hundreds of terrorist-linked accounts and the U.S. Secretary of State vowed American support to Israel. Jaydin Fairbanks has today’s News in :90.
Sports in :60 – Oct. 10, 2023
First-year Ella Boerger was named WCHA Rookie of the Week, St. Thomas women’s soccer secured its first conference win of the season and the Minnesota Twins take on the Houston Astros this afternoon. Madeline Mussay has today’s Sports in :60.
News in :90 – Oct. 10, 2023
Israeli warplanes hammered the Gaza Strip, Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich lost an appeal to be released from a Russian jail and auto workers at three General Motors facilities walked off the job early Tuesday. Lily Lupardus has today’s News in :90.
St. Thomas volleyball loses to Denver 3-1
First-year hitter Ellie Gustafson’s 13 kills weren’t enough to stop the University of Denver’s 3-1 victory over St. Thomas on Thursday at Schoenecker Arena. Adam Mueller has the story.
News in :90 – Oct. 3, 2023
Hunter Biden pleaded not guilty to three federal firearms charges, more than 100 dolphins have died in the Brazilian Amazon Rainforest and U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar’s office said the representative was carjacked by three armed attackers. Cass Blake has today’s News in :90.
St. Thomas defeats Dayton 20-14 in first away game victory
The St. Thomas football team beat Dayton 20-14 on Saturday at Welcome Stadium in Dayton, Ohio, marking both the Tommies’ first away game win of the season and their first competition against the Flyers since entering Division I.
USG elects new members and approves fashion club
Seven students were elected to the Undergraduate Student Government general council this week. The USG Elections for 2023 were held on Sept. 26 and Sept. 27 on TommieLink. The new members were sworn into their positions on Thursday, Sept. 28. University Affairs Editor Gwynnevere Vang has the story.
OPINION: Gen Z is misunderstood
Executive Director Gillian Farinella makes the case for a reevaluation of common misconceptions surrounding Gen Z.
USG discusses fall semester budget and new club funding model
St. Thomas’ Undergraduate Student Government met on Sept. 14 to discuss the budget and the club funding model. University Affairs Editor Gwynnevere Vang has the story.
St. Thomas volleyball falls to South Dakota State in 3-0 sweep
The sophomore hitter duo of Kaitlynn Peterson and Tezra Rudzitis combined for 18 kills but weren’t able to lead St. Thomas to victory as South Dakota State beat the Tommies 3-0 on Thursday at Schoenecker Arena. Adam Mueller has the story.
News in :90 – Sept. 21, 2023
Russian missiles and artillery pounded cities across Ukraine early Thursday, killing at least three people. More than 15,000 people in Arizona have registered to join a new political party floating a possible bipartisan “unity ticket” against Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Rupert Murdoch is stepping down as leader of both Fox’s parent company and his News Corp. media holdings. Executive Director Gillian Farinella has today’s News in :90.
Former St. Thomas journalism professor Karen Boros dies at 82
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.