After one year, the American Museum of Asmat Art isn’t drawing enough students, but the people who run it aren’t going to give up.
Asmat museum opens new exhibit, hopes to get more student interest
News in :90 – Feb. 8, 2013
This is News in :90 for Friday, Feb. 8, 2013.
Noodle bar opens in the Loft
Just short of its January deadline, the Loft pulled through Thursday’s convo hour with a grand opening for the Japanese noodle bar.
‘Baloun and Ben in the Morning’ launches, provides latest sports news
St. Thomas juniors Ben Kula and Matt Baloun have created their own online sports talk show to update people on national sporting events.
News in :90 – Feb. 7, 2013
This is Sports in :60 for Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013.
Students create internships for peers
Growth in St. Thomas student-run businesses like DoDrinks and Love Your Melon has motivated the creators of these companies to hire student interns, specifically, their peers.
The View explores trayless option
Executive chef Ken Grogg said the university is starting to explore the trayless option in hopes to control the waste of food and water usage.
Former Tommie dancer shares Super Bowl stage with Beyoncé
While most of America watched the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens go head-to-head during Sunday’s Super Bowl XLVII, junior Brittney Schubert helped Beyoncé steal the show.
Boy Scouts delay decision on admitting gays
The Boy Scouts of America put off a decision Wednesday on whether to lift its ban on gay members and leaders, saying the question will be taken up at the organization’s national meeting in May.
News in :90 – Feb. 6, 2013
This is News in :90 for Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013.
Students should be aware of norovirus
The norovirus has been popping up throughout Minnesota this winter, putting many people, including students, at risk of illness.
News in :90 – Feb. 5, 2013
This is News in :90 for Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013.
15-year sentence in totem pole death
The 51-year-old man admitted he was arguing with his wife about his Internet romance just before she was pinned under the totem pole the two were carving at their home.
Tax increases not an issue for university student workers
On Jan. 1, the Social Security tax jumped to 6.2 percent from last year’s 4.2 percent. According to the tax code, students who are employed at their university are exempt from both the Social Security and Medicare taxes.
Obama to campaign for gun proposals in Minnesota
President Barack Obama’s visit to the Minneapolis Police Department’s Special Operations Center will mark the first time he has campaigned on his controversial proposals outside of Washington.