The St. Thomas women’s hockey team defeats UW- River Falls, the men’s basketball team have a seven game win streak, and Tommie runningback Josh Parks has his own clothing line, GhostFit Apparel. Creative Designer Emilia Fredrickson has today’s Sports in :60.
University of St. Thomas Communication and Journalism staff member qualifies for Paralympic curling team, British Prime Minister postpones parliament’s vote, and officers respond to reports of multiple gun shots. Reporter Rachel Torralba has today’s News in :90.
St. Thomas COJO staff member Oyuna Uranchimeg has qualified for the American Paralympic curling team. Videographer Charlie Siddons and Reporter Jack Stanek profile Uranchimeg’s journey.
St. Thomas alumnus Phil Esten was announced as the new vice president and athletics director of the university. Esten starts in January and will take over the position from Steve Fritz, who announced his retirement earlier this semester.
The International Olympic Committee narrows down to two countries for the 2026 games, the NBA plans to create a Pan-African league within the next couple years, and the Minnesota Timberwolves defeat the San Antonio Spurs Wednesday night. PR Director Kate Smarjesse has today’s Sports in :60.
Minneapolis officials are stepping up efforts to persuade citizens from a homeless camp, Michael Cohen makes an appearance before a federal judge, and Northern Minnesota police officials encounter a standoff with an armed man. Chief Studio Producer Mackenzie Bailey has today’s News in :90.
Northern Minnesota has long been known for its mining history. Videographer Charlie Siddons recaps the federal government’s decision to reopen mineral exploration around the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and reactions to the decision.
The culture of alcohol in the United States is much different than in many places around the world. Opinions Editor Anna Hoffman argues that lowering the drinking age to 19 would keep alcohol out of high schools and demystify it, so it becomes less of a problem in society.
The St. Paul City Council passed a $15 minimum wage ordinance Wednesday afternoon. Large businesses, including the University of St. Thomas, will increase minimum wages to $11.50 by July 1, 2020 and reach $15 an hour by 2023.
BrightSide Produce makes fresh produce available in low-income urban neighborhoods. Design Manager Christine Hastings outlines the organization’s mission and its Summit marketplace stand.
The 2018 first-year class is the biggest St. Thomas’ history. To accommodate the class, multiple areas on campus have been renovated into housing for the first-years, including basements and common areas.
The Campus Engagement Election Project awarded a grant and assistance to St. Thomas to help encourage students to vote. CEEP is a national nonpartisan project that connects with students from colleges and universities and engages them in federal, state and local elections.
The university issued its first “Bias-motivated Incident Report” after a poster declaring “It’s OK to be white” was found on the southeast corner of Cretin and Summit avenues.
The St. Thomas women’s soccer team defeats St. Kate’s Wednesday in the MIAC playoff semi-final round and Derrick Rose scores a career high 50 points to help the Minnesota Timberwolves defeat the Utah Jazz. Assignment Editor Althea Larson has today’s Sports in :60.
A solid defensive performance led the St. Thomas women’s soccer team (16-2 overall, 10-1 MIAC) to a 2-0 victory over St. Catherine University (11-3-2 overall, 7-2-2 MIAC) in the MIAC playoffs semifinal round.
