There is a certain moral consideration in people’s daily decision making. It is as simple as deciding to purchase a fast-fashion brand, or as difficult as indicting a criminal while sitting as a member of the jury.
News in :90 – Nov. 19, 2021
Minnesota farmers will benefit from higher prices this year, U.S. regulators on Friday moved to open up COVID-19 booster shots to all adults and St. Thomas will be offering an LGBTQIA+ literature course this spring. Ad/PR representative Mirana Gottlieb has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 – Oct. 6, 2021
A touch football game kicked off homecoming week, Gov.Tim Walz called for COVID-19 vaccine and testing requirements for teachers, and international enrollment is at an all-time high at St. Thomas. Annabelle Wiskus has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 – Sept. 22, 2021
Sequoia National Park’s massive trees survived wildfires Tuesday, President Joe Biden is set to announce that the United States will be doubling its purchase of Pfizer vaccines, and a judge found Jerome Spann guilty of shooting and injuring others. Casey Eakins has today’s News in :90.
St. Thomas student creates website to help others find COVID-19 vaccine sites
Senior Austin Murr created COVIDvaccinate.me, an online website that allows St. Thomas community members and others to locate pharmacies with available COVID-19 vaccines. Natalie Hoepner and Lauren Dettmer have the story.
OPINION: J&J vaccine was too dangerous, but what about birth control?
The pause of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine was a positive precaution for the public. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters argues that the vaccine’s pause opens a much-needed conversation about women’s health.
News in :90 – May 3, 2021
The European Union is proposing to ease visitor restrictions for vaccinated travelers, and St. Thomas students showcase their thrifted finds as they stay stylish without breaking the bank. Design Manager Lauren Dettmer has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 – April 23, 2021
Rising COVID-19 cases across Minnesota are especially affecting middle and high school students, and some places across the U.S., including counties in Iowa, are having to turn down COVID-19 shipments due to low interest. Senior Reporter Emily Haugen has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 – April 19, 2021
Closing arguments have begun at the murder trial of former Police Officer Derek Chauvin and family members of St. Thomas students and staff are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine through the university. Production Editor Justin Amaker has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 – April 16, 2021
The United States nears 200 million vaccines administered and a theology textbook written by St. Thomas theology department members won the 2021 Textbook Excellence Award. Assignment Editor Joey Swanson has today’s News in :90.
AP: US recommends ‘pause’ for J&J vaccine over clot reports
The U.S. is recommending a “pause” in using the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to investigate reports of potentially dangerous blood clots.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Rising case count levels out at 17 for second straight week
Seventeen COVID-19 cases were reported the previous two weeks by the Center for Well-Being, ending a four week streak of an increasing case count. Joey Swanson and Lauren Dettmer have the story.
AP: Walz to expand vaccine eligibility to Minnesotans over 16
Gov. Tim Walz on Friday is expected to expand vaccine eligibility to all Minnesotans 16 and older next week following a promised increase in weekly doses from the federal government early next month.
In Depth with Madonna McDermott – March 11, 2021
Executive director of the Center for Well-Being Madonna McDermott joins TommieMedia’s Angeline Terry on In Depth to discuss COVID-19 on campus and the rollout of the vaccine.
News in :90 – March 10, 2021
Jury selection for the Derek Chauvin trial continues today, the U.S. is buying an additional 100 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine and Pascale Kunda has won the Tommie Award. Ad/PR Representative Jacqueline Strunk has today’s News in :90.