This is News in :90 for Wednesday, April 20, 2011.
News in :90 – April 20, 2011
Students create Native American club for greater presence on campus
Sophomore Gabriel Benedict said he started the service-oriented club with professor Elizabeth Wilkinson to create a greater Native American presence on campus.
Homeless for a night: Students sleep ‘for a solution’ in Lower Quad
The event, in which students slept in the Lower Quad, was sponsored by the Undergraduate Student Government, Student Legacy Club and several businesses.
Sports in :60 – April 8, 2011
This is Sports in :60 for Friday, April 8, 2011.
New study finds decrease in student empathy
The study in the Personality and Social Psychology Review found that college students who filled out a questionnaire measuring empathy had 75 percent fewer empathetic responses than students in the ‘70s.
Travelers share story of ’30 Mosques in 30 Days’
New Yorkers Aman Ali and Bassam Tariq presented their “30 Mosques in 30 Days: An American Ramadan Road Trip Adventure” to St. Thomas Tuesday evening in the OEC auditorium.
Study finds college students’ sleep patterns unhealthy
Only 30 percent of college students get eight or more hours of sleep per night, and many display poor sleep habits, according to a new study.
News in :90 – March 11, 2011
This is News in :90 for Friday, March 11, 2011.
Men’s tennis defeats St. Scholastica 9-0
The St. Thomas men’s tennis team defeated St. Scholastica 9-0 at home Sunday after losing to Carleton Saturday night.
MBA graduates can expect salary increase
Students graduating with a Masters of Business Administration from the Opus College of Business could experience a 33 percent increase in their salaries, according to a New York Times survey of London graduates.
Professors use smartphones, other technology to engage students
Some professors are using interactive technology to help students become more engaged in class. These forms of technology include smartphone applications, clickers and polling software.
Egypt’s unrest hits home for St. Thomas students
The recent turmoil in Egypt has had a personal impact on some members of the St. Thomas community, including international student Nermeen Salem from Alexandria, Egypt.