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.
St. Thomas football undergoes staff changes heading into spring practices
News in :90 – April 8, 2024
World leaders express their disapproval of Ecuador’s Mexican Embassy break-in, North America prepares for a solar eclipse, and the Tommie High Five program gets highlighted. Ad/PR specialist Shay Doyle has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 – Feb. 16, 2024
Alexei Navalny died in prison Friday. Both a Minnesota man testing a snowmobile for his employer in the Alaska backcountry and the company have been cited for reckless driving after the machine slammed into a sled dog team. St. Thomas Grace Hall residents expressed frustration after the construction suddenly diverted walking paths to the dorm Tuesday morning. Sports CME Adam Mueller has today’s News in :90.
New fuel station at St. Thomas puts athletes ‘above the mix’
This fall, the University of St. Thomas opened a new fuel station to keep student-athletes nourished on training days. The university’s sports dieticians believe that it will help St. Thomas make a place for itself in the Division I landscape. Adam Mueller has the story.
Iowa State women’s basketball routs St. Thomas 85-44
Junior guard Jade Hill’s 11 points couldn’t overcome reigning Big 12 champions Iowa State’s 85-44 beatdown in a non-conference game on Nov. 29 at Schoenecker Arena. Adam Mueller 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.
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.
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.
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.
News in :90 – Sept. 19, 2023
India expelled a senior Canadian diplomat, authorities have divided the Libyan city of Derna into four sections to prevent disease outbreaks and the Mississippi River’s low water level is causing transport restrictions. Managing Editor Owen Larson has today’s News in :90.
St. Thomas Athletics scores broadcast deal with FOX 9+
FOX 9+ will be broadcasting St. Thomas Athletic events for the 2023-24 season. The broadcast will include select events from football, basketball, and hockey games at St. Thomas, according to an announcement made on Tuesday by Director of Athletics Phil Esten. University Affairs Editor Gwynnevere Vang has the story.
Metro Transit Union votes to approve strike
Members of Amalgamated Transit Union 1005, representing Minneapolis and St. Paul, voted in favor of a strike on Monday. Adam Mueller has the story.