This is News in :90 for Friday, Feb. 10, 2012.
News in :90 – Feb. 10, 2012
St. Thomas’ turtle trackers
“Team Turtle,” a group of Biology researchers at St. Thomas, are studying turtles and their activity during the winter. The research is being conducted on the Mississippi River, some inland lakes in the metro area and a river in Michigan and Ohio.
News in :90 – Feb. 9, 2012
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Student center shrinks lines at Binz
Some students are wondering about the future of the Binz on South Campus, but Binz staff members are not concerned.
Court ruling on California same-sex marriage ban discussed on campus
A ruling on same-sex marriage in California has attracted attention on the St. Thomas campus as it moves one step closer to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Students and faculty find mice in the AARC
Even though the Anderson Athletic and Recreation Complex opened in September 2010, several St. Thomas students and faculty members have recently found mice in various places.
Supreme Court hears U of M student’s Facebook case
The University of Minnesota is defending its right to discipline a student over Facebook comments that her instructors found threatening.The Minnesota Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday.
Flood in Brady Hall forces students out of dorms
A flood on the seventh floor of Brady Hall last night was caused by a broken sprinkler head and forced residents out of their dorms as the St. Paul Fire Department, Public Safety and Residence Life worked together to shut the water off and clean up the mess.
News in :90 – Feb. 8, 2012
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News in :90 – Feb. 7, 2012
This is News in :90 for Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012.
News in :90 – Feb. 6, 2012
This is News in :90 for Monday, Feb. 6, 2012.
USG president resigns over “error in judgment”
USG President Greg Scharine resigned at Sunday’s meeting, and Vice President Mike Orth was sworn in as the new president.
Off-campus theft and burglary on the rise
Associate Director of Public Safety Michael Barrett said that theft and burglary in the area surrounding campus is on the rise. In January, an armed robbery occurred at the SuperAmerica near campus.
Family studies director hosts upcoming “What Happy Couples Do” seminar
St. Thomas Director of Family Studies Carol Bruess’ “What Happy Couples Do” seminar will be featured in the “Learning for Life” educational series at O’Shaughnessy Education Center auditorium on Tuesday, Feb. 7. Check out a preview of Tuesday’s event.
Copyright crackdown
Information Resources and Technology receives 250 to 500 complaints from record and movie companies each year due to St. Thomas students who violate copyright laws. If IRT receives a complaint, it attempts to identify the student by IP address and then forwards the complaint to the student.