International economics major and Spanish minor Jake Sexton has traveled to more than 20 countries and has gained a large array of experiences during his time abroad.
Sophomore economics major visits 20 countries
Como Zoo conservatory hit with spring fever
The conservatory at the Como Zoo in St. Paul is in full bloom. Reporter Natalie Hall takes a closer look at both the plants on display and the person in charge of the exhibit.
10 Tommies recognized in MSP Business Journal
Ten people affiliated with St. Thomas in some capacity were featured in the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal “40 Under 40” list, which recognizes business excellence in the Twin Cities.
News in :90 – April 3, 2018
St. Thomas has a new club on campus that aims to help bridge the political divide, students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas high school in Parkland, Florida started carrying clear plastic backpacks Monday, and the Oklahoma teachers rally for higher pay continues for a second day.
Bridge St. Thomas provides student-led middle ground for political discussion
Bridge St. Thomas, a club founded by senior Matt Kearney, is a haven for students with differing political views to engage in civil discussion about varying topics.
New student startup aims to help refugees
Two St. Thomas seniors, one a former refugee, started an apparel company designed help nonprofits and spread hope to refugees.
News in :90 – March 23, 2018
Top Stories for this week is out now, Red Lake police uncover the bodies of two fisherman, and a teen dies in the aftermath of the Maryland school shooting. Reporter Kat Barrett has today’s News in :90.
Top Stories – March 22, 2018
The U.S State Department issued a travel warning for the Quintana Roo Mexico and over 500 members of the St. Thomas community participated in the March of our Lives demonstration. Join anchors Brady Halbmaier and Emily Sweeney for the latest on those and more on Top Stories, a rundown of TommieMedia’s top content from the past two weeks.
News in :90 – March 22, 2018
The U.S. State Department issued a security warning on March 9 to American travelers headed to Quintana Roo, Mexico. YouTube tightened its restrictions on firearms videos, St. Thomas launches a television marketing campaign and more than 40 billion photos have been shared on Instagram. Reporter Taylor Shupe has today’s News in :90.
Cardboard exhibit at Science Museum fosters engineering, innovation
The Science Museum of Minnesota opened its Cardboard Engineering Gallery in January to promote innovation and design in children. It ran through March 15. Video reporter Charlie Siddons explored how the exhibit could be a good learning opportunity for all ages.
State Department warns spring break tourists to Mexico after local violence
The U.S. State Department issued on March 7 a security warning to American travelers headed to Quintana Roo, Mexico, a state with popular spring break destinations like Playa del Carmen, Cancun and Cozumel.
St. Paul celebrates St. Patrick’s Day
Revelers flooded the streets of downtown St. Paul Saturday to watch the St. Patrick’s Day parade. Photographer Davis Narey captured the sights of the day.
St. Thomas launches TV advertising campaign
For the first time since the early 2000s, St. Thomas launched a new TV marketing campaign. The commercials, running under the “We are Tommies” campaign, will air from mid-February to the first week of May.
10 clubs funded, new member sworn in at March 8 USG meeting
Ten clubs received funding, a new member was sworn in and President Julie Sullivan visited during the March 8 meeting of the St. Thomas Undergraduate Student Government.
News in :90 – March 16, 2018
A pedestrian bridge collapses at a university in Florida, a former women’s hockey coach wins a near $3.75 million lawsuit against the University of Minnesota-Duluth, and North Korea’s foreign minister meets with Sweden’s prime minister. Video Editor Luke Moe has today’s News in :90.