Nikki Haley suspended her political campaign leaving Donald Trump to be the last major Republican in the race. Biden’s top senate allies are demanding the U.S. does more to ease civilian suffering. Here at St. Thomas, commuter students are struggling to find parking spaces with the south campus construction. Morgan Hanson has today’s News in :90.
Commuter students face parking difficulties with Lot O closure, South Campus construction
Parking spaces have become more limited on campus due to the construction of the Lee and Penny Anderson Arena, and this lack of parking has created frustration among the university’s student commuters, as many have not been able to find open spots around campus. Studio Producer Abby Madsen has the story.
REVIEW: How many more adaptations of ‘Alice in Wonderland’ do we need?
Senior CME Anya Capistrant-Kinney gives her review of the Children’s Theatre Company’s original production of “Alice in Wonderland” by Sharon Holland, with original music composed and performed by the one-man band of Victor Zupanc.
St. Thomas men’s basketball overwhelms Denver 83-58
Graduate forward Parker Bjorklund drove St. Thomas to an 83-58 win over Denver Saturday night at Schoenecker Arena. Sports CME Adam Mueller has the story.
REVIEW: ‘Dune: Part Two’ is the sci-fi epic of the decade
“Lord of the Rings” and “Star Wars” comparisons are big shoes to fill for a 1965 400-page book that was often called “unadaptable.” But “Dune: Part Two” knocks these comparisons out of the water. Senior CME Anya Capistrant-Kinney gives her review.
South Campus water quality concerns prompt University response
St. Thomas students have raised concerns about the water quality in Grace Hall and Brady Education Center while the University has assured students that the water is safe. Senior CME Anya Capistraint-Kinney, AP Wire CME Kevin Lynch and Daniela Kopřivová have the story.
St. Thomas men’s basketball outplays Omaha 88-61
Sophomore guard Kendall Blue’s 13-point double-double helped St. Thomas to a commanding 88-61 victory over the University of Nebraska Omaha Thursday night at Schoenecker Arena. Sports CME Adam Mueller has the story.
Sports in :60 – March 1, 2024
A strong shooting performance propelled St. Thomas men’s basketball to an 88-61 victory over the Omaha Mavericks on Thursday evening. Jo Langbehn was a dominant force for the women’s basketball team as they fell to the University of Nebraska-Omaha, 79-62. The Minnesota Timberwolves moved to first place in the Western Conference with a 110-101 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Studio Producer Abby Madsen has today’s Sports in :60.
News in :90 – March 1, 2024
A six-story shopping mall caught fire in the Bangladeshi capital had no fire exits. The most powerful Pacific storm of the season is forecast to bring up to 10 feet of snow into the Sierra Nevada. The Super Tuesday primaries next week will be the largest day of voting outside of the November election. Senior CME Anya Capistrant-Kinney has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 – Feb. 29, 2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed Thursday to fulfill Moscow’s goals in Ukraine, a wildfire burning in the Texas Panhandle grew to 1,700 square miles and Minnesota officials said the current budget period is now expected to end with a surplus of just over $3.7 billion. University Affairs CME Gwynn Vang has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 – Feb. 28, 2024
The families hostages held in Gaza and their supporters are launching a 4 day march from Southern Israel to Jerusalem. A fast-moving wildfire burning through the Texas panhandle grew into the second-largest blaze in state history. Thousands of emergency responders are expected to pack a Minnesota church. Miles Schiffer has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 – Feb. 27, 2024
President Biden says Israel is willing to halt war during Ramadan if a hostage deal is reached, winter-like temperatures and storms are on the horizon for the Northwestern United States and Gov. Tim Walz signed the first bill of the 2024 legislative session and corrected an error on last year’s tax bill. Assignment Editor Maddie Combs has today’s News in :90.
REVIEW: “Perfect Days” stuns upon US release ahead of Oscars season
AP Wire CME Kevin Lynch gives his review of Wim Wenders’s latest film, “Perfect Days,” a hopeful tale masked within an equally potent story of loneliness, regret and sorrow.
Bemidji State defeats St. Thomas men’s hockey 3-1 in regular season home finale
Despite a heroic effort from junior goaltender Jake Sibell, St. Thomas fell to Bemidji State and their star performers 3-1 in a Saturday night showdown at St. Thomas Ice Arena. Karl Warner has the story.
St. Thomas women’s basketball loses to South Dakota State 97-63
Junior guard Jade Hill’s 10 points and six assists couldn’t keep South Dakota State from running away with the game 97-63 Saturday at Schoenecker Arena. Sports CME Adam Mueller has the story.