April has been the windiest month this year so far in Minnesota, and the sailing and rowing clubs at St. Thomas have noticed changes in practicing and competitions. Sabrina Thompson has the story.
Appeals denied on Lee and Penny Anderson Arena site plans
The St. Paul City Zoning Committee unanimously denied both appeals against the Lee and Penny Anderson Arena site plans at a public meeting on Thursday, May 2. Managing Editor Owen Larson has the story.
News in :90 – April 30, 2024
Donald Trump was held in contempt of court Tuesday and fined $9,000 for repeatedly violating a gag order, the EPA said it finalized a ban on consumer uses of methylene chloride and hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters gathered at the University of Minnesota Campus Monday. Jaydin Fairbanks has today’s News in :90.
St. Thomas baseball shut out by Gophers
St. Thomas baseball fell flat in an 8-0 defeat against the University of Minnesota Wednesday night in the last game of a two-game series. Juan Del Valle has the story.
Lee and Penny Anderson Arena construction halted
Construction on the Lee and Penny Anderson Arena paused on April 16 until the City of St. Paul can assess the site’s building plans. Managing Editor Owen Larson has the story.
St. Thomas football undergoes staff changes heading into spring practices
St. Thomas football began its spring practice schedule and picked up five new coaches ahead of a scrimmage game planned for May 4. AP Wire CME Kevin Lynch has the story.
6-5 loss to Omaha spoils St. Thomas baseball’s home opener
St. Thomas baseball fell 6-5 to Omaha in their first game at Koch Diamond Friday afternoon. Sports CME Adam Mueller has the story.
St. Thomas basketball’s Ahjany Lee enters transfer portal
Sophomore forward Ahjany Lee announced he was entering the transfer portal Friday, March 22 on X, formerly known as Twitter, leaving St. Thomas after two seasons. Sports CME Adam Mueller has the story.
News in :90 – April 2, 2024
World Central Kitchen charity halts Gaza operations after Israeli strike kills 7 workers, Donald Trump has posted a $175 million bond to avert asset seizure as he appeals NY fraud penalty and the U.S. District Court in Charleston South Carolina approved a 3M settlement over “forever chemicals” in public drinking water systems. Kevin Strus has today’s News in :90.
St. Thomas basketball star Parker Bjorklund’s unique journey to Division I basketball
St. Thomas men’s basketball forward Parker Bjorklund ended his career with 1,210 points, finishing No. 26 in program history. His journey to get to that final season was anything but ordinary. Sports CME Adam Mueller has the story.
St. Thomas English professor launches short story collection
Salvatore Pane, a creative writing professor at the University of St. Thomas, held a book discussion with english professor Todd Lawrence for his new short story collection, “The Neorealist In Winter: Stories.” Sabrina Thompson has the story.
Art History Department finds new opportunities, freedoms in Schoenecker Center
The Schoenecker Center, which serves as the University of St Thomas’ new home for its science, technical, engineering, arts and math fields, opened its doors for classes on Monday, Feb. 5. The complex, which cost over 100 million dollars, features new facilities for integrative STEAM studies, including geology, multimedia, robotics and music. Kevin Lynch has the story.
Grace Hall residents go more than 24 hours without heat
Grace Hall residents woke up Sunday and Monday mornings to cold dorm rooms as they waited for help from Public Safety and maintenance.
OPINION: College campuses shouldn’t be the only walkable communities
Kendall Shostak explores the benefits of walkable communities, and argues that college campuses should not be the only pedestrian-focused places in the United States.
St. Thomas men’s basketball’s season ends with 59-49 loss to SDSU
St. Thomas men’s basketball fell to South Dakota 59-49 in the Summit League semifinals in Sioux Falls Monday night, ending the Tommies’ postseason run. Sports CME Adam Mueller has the story.