The gunman whose attack on a gay nightclub left 49 victims dead appears to have been a “homegrown extremist” who espoused support for a jumble of often-conflicting Islamic radical groups, the White House and the FBI said Monday.
UCLA shooting ruled murder-suicide
Hundreds of heavily armed officers swarmed the sprawling UCLA campus Wednesday following a shooting that forced thousands to barricade themselves in classrooms and offices
St. Paul archdiocese plan offers over $65M to creditors
The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis on Thursday filed a bankruptcy reorganization plan that would set up a trust fund of more than $65 million to compensate some 440 clergy abuse victims plus other creditors, with just over half of that amount coming from insurance.
Creditors: Minnesota archdiocese sitting on $1.7 billion
Attorneys on Tuesday accused a Minnesota archdiocese of sheltering more than $1 billion in assets to avoid big payouts to abuse survivors as part of the church’s bankruptcy case.
Senior Priscila Barron Sanchez to deliver commencement speech
As a graduating senior during finals week, Priscila Barron Sanchez is not only studying for finals, writing papers and starting her new job; she is also going to be giving the commencement speech on graduation.
Tommie Awards acknowledge students and staff
The St. Thomas Division of Student Affairs recognized the leadership and accomplishments of students and staff May 10 at The Tommies, an award presentation event in Woulfe Alumni Hall.
Federal judge seals St. Thomas lawsuit details
A federal judge sided with St. Thomas Monday and ordered the details of a lawsuit filed against it by a suspended student to remain sealed.
STAR hosts second annual Tommie Fest
Students took a break from studying for finals Saturday to enjoy the second-ever Tommie Fest Saturday, which included good, games and live music.
Public Safety alerts St. Thomas community of armed robbery
Two St. Thomas students were victims of an armed robbery Sunday morning on the 1600 block of Iglehart Avenue, according to Public Safety.
USG approves to rename Campus Way to Dorsey Way
USG has approved the changing the name of Anderson Student Center’s second-floor hallway from Campus Way to Dorsey Way after the school’s first African-American student.
Hebda installed as new archbishop
The Most Rev. Bernard Hebda was installed as the ninth archbishop of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis Friday afternoon.
St. Thomas launches Anti-racism Campaign
The Anti-racism Campaign for Tommies was launched last Tuesday and Wednesday in the Anderson Student Center, where a multimedia project was sponsored and presented by SDIS.
News in :90 – May 13, 2016
This is News in :90 for Friday, May 13, 2016.
Project HAL offers hope for animals in need
Sophomore Sarah Nelson recently started Project HAL, a clothing line and business rooted in her childhood passion for animals.
News in :90 – May 12, 2016
This is News in :90 for May 12, 2016.