[slidepress gallery = ‘110302_nin_samuelson’] This is News in :90 for Wednesday, March 2, 2011.
Students driving less as gas prices soar
St. Thomas students are finding ways to cut back on driving as gas prices keep escalating.
The average cost per gallon in Minnesota Wednesday morning was $3.44.
No ‘test-optional’ admission policy at St. Thomas
Students applying to DePaul University will have the option to answer essay questions instead of submit test scores next fall, but St. Thomas will not follow suit.
News in :90 – March 1, 2011
This is News in :90 for Tuesday, March 1, 2011.
Students react to Wisconsin protests
Protesters at the Wisconsin state capitol have been opposing a proposed budget-repair bill since early last week that would cut government workers’ pay, benefits and bargaining rights.
News in :90 – Feb. 28, 2011
This is News in :90 for Monday, Feb. 28, 2011.
USG approves Voter’s Awareness Group, Obscure Sports Club
The Voter’s Awareness Group’s mission statement says the club’s purpose is to increase voter awareness and turnout at St. Thomas in an impartial way during elections.
Student tobacco use decreases at St. Thomas
A recent survey of more than 7,000 Minnesota residents found that the state’s adult tobacco use has decreased during the past 11 years, and that trend is reflected at St. Thomas as well.
News in :90 – Feb. 25, 2011
This is News in :90 for Friday, Feb. 25, 2011.
Tommie Award recipient discusses award, college experiences
Tommie Award recipient Dan Carr joined reporter Kelsey Schultz in the studio to talk about being the 81st winner of the Tommie Award.
John Legend to speak, perform at St. Thomas
Grammy Award-winning artist John Legend will speak and give a short performance at St. Thomas this April as part of the University Lectures Committee lecture series.
News in :90 – Feb. 24, 2011
This is News in :90 for Thursday, Feb. 24, 2011.
Proposed changes would mean less grant money for students
Proposed changes in financial aid funding would reduce the amount of money St. Thomas undergraduate and graduate students receive from federal and state grants.
Less produce on campus after nationwide price increase
Dining Services is re-evaluating its purchasing decisions because of record-high food prices nationwide, said Todd Empanger, director of Dining Services.
News in :90 – Feb. 23, 2011
[slidepress gallery=’110223_nin_ewen’] This is News in :90 for Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011.