Minnesota’s lieutenant governor, Trump’s comment at the State of the Union, Israeli settlements and a St. Thomas graduation fee are all part of today’s News in :90 with University Affairs Editor Solveig Rennan.
News in :90 – Jan. 31, 2018
OPINION: Investigate sexual harassment allegations before convicting the accused
Reporter Solveig Rennan argues in a column that both Sen. Al Franken and President Donald Trump should face fair ethics investigations on their sexual misconduct allegations before being found guilty in the eyes of the public.
Multi-drug resistant tuberculosis outbreak hits Minnesota
Minnesota is in the midst of the largest outbreak of multi-drug resistant tuberculosis in the country.
Sports in :60 – Dec. 14, 2017
An update on the St. Thomas men’s basketball and women’s hockey teams are in today’s Sports in :60 with reporter Solveig Rennan.
‘Superman, with more politics:’ St. Thomas football player publishes own book
Eric Dunn, a senior and offensive lineman for the St. Thomas football team, is in the process of self-publishing his first book, “The War of Humanity.”
News in :90 – Nov. 28, 2017
This is News in :90 for Tuesday, November 28, 2017.
Sullivan announces $50 million scholarship gift, $200 million initiative
With confetti cannons and a 28-by-26 foot banner, St. Thomas President Julie Sullivan announced a goal of infusing $200 million into scholarship support for students over the next eight years.
Sock company helping homeless brings ambassador program to St. Thomas
Hippy Feet, a Minneapolis-based sock company dedicated to providing support to people affected by homelessness, has expanded its brand ambassador program to St. Thomas.
Tweet spurs debate over Bethel covenant
A section of Bethel University’s Covenant for Life Together condemning homosexual behavior has drawn scrutiny over the past few weeks after a tweet with a picture of the agreement gained over 850 likes.
Pop singer Daya rocks Homecoming
Pop singer Daya headlined the Homecoming concert Saturday night in Woulfe Alumni Hall. Rapper and singer Kamau opened the show.
News in :90 – Oct. 5, 2017
A Minnesota man was arrested in connection with a fatal car crash, and the pilot of a small plane died in a crash in Minneapolis. Reporter Solveig Rennan has today’s News in :90.
Service day expands scope with hunger focus
For the past three years, St. Thomas has held a day of service in the spring to get students to volunteer. This year, the effort expanded into an additional fall day of service.
More than 100 students petition Scooter’s for wontons
Scooter’s removed cream cheese wontons from its menu at the beginning of the fall semester, spurring sophomore Elizabeth Stephenson to start a Change.org petition to bring them back.
Anti-white supremacy rally marches through St. Thomas’ Minneapolis campus
The Young Peoples Action Coalition sponsored a rally on Friday evening called “No Nazis, No KKK, No Racist USA.” The event took place at Government Plaza and was followed by a march through the streets of downtown Minneapolis.
Sports in :60 – Sept. 14, 2017
This is Sports in :60 for Thursday, September 14, 2017.