St. Thomas will host an NCAA Division III football semifinal Saturday for the first time, and the campus is busy with preparations for the big day, including some for ESPN.
News in :90 – Dec. 7, 2012
This is News in :90 for Friday, Dec. 7, 2012.
Pearl Harbor dead remembered on 71st anniversary
More than 2,000 people are gathering at Pearl Harbor on Friday to mark the 71st anniversary of the Japanese attack that killed thousands of people and launched the United States into World War II.
Survey asks juniors to vote on 2014 commencement location
St. Thomas’ Class of 2014 is the largest to date with 1,539 students. However, with graduation only a year away, size is an issue for planning commencement, especially if it rains.
News in :90 – Dec. 6, 2012
This is News in :90 for Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012.
Valesano, St. Thomas alumni work to create soccer fields for social change
Starting in February, senior Mike Valesano and his two friends, 2012 alumni Alex Daley and Matt Scott, created a non-profit organization called Dribble Daily.
Mayan doomsday falls on last day of finals
Some believe a Mayan prophecy means the world will end later this month; but according to one history professor, you should pay your bills and keep your house. Based upon that advice, you should also study for finals.
School records may relate to alleged Colo. gunman
The University of Colorado at Denver on Wednesday released thousands of documents that may relate to the man accused in the Colorado theater shootings, but much of the material appeared to be heavily redacted.
Library debuts Medieval map with panel discussion
The O’Shaughnessy-Frey Library recently acquired a facsimile of the largest medieval map known to exist. Professors from multiple university departments came together Tuesday to talk about the “Hereford Mappa Mundi.”
News in :90 – Dec. 4, 2012
This is News in :90 for Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012.
Presidential search committee delays recommending candidate
Even though the presidential search committee was working toward recommending a candidate to the Board of Trustees before the holidays, that won’t happen until after the new year.
Fair trade vendors bring international goods to campus
Local business brought fair trade goods from around the world to the St. Thomas community Monday at the Holiday Fair Trade Bazaar.
Senior boat party sets sail early
Even though graduation is six months away, four St. Thomas students have already organized a senior party boat to celebrate the class of 2013, complete with an open bar at the Pourhouse and river boat ride.
News in :90 – Dec. 3, 2012
This is News in :90 for Monday, Dec. 3, 2012.
St. Thomas senior elected to Farmington school board
When St. Thomas senior Jake Cordes sat down with friends in his hometown of Farmington, Minn., and discussed some of the qualities they would like to see in a school board member, he wasn’t picturing himself for the job.