To release stress that college life can bring, some St. Thomas students have turned to Purple Gloves, a student-led boxing and jiu-jitsu club on campus.
News in :90 – Nov. 30, 2017
The latest on former Today Show host Matt Lauer’s sexual misconduct allegations, and St. Thomas held its annual tree-lighting ceremony Wednesday. Columnist Jack Dodd has today’s News in :90.
Christmas tree-lighting ceremony illuminates campus
The Anderson Student Center and the lower quad shone bright Wednesday evening at St. Thomas’ annual tree-lighting ceremony.
AP: Garrison Keillor fired, says he put hand on woman’s back
Garrison Keillor, the former host of “A Prairie Home Companion,” said Wednesday he has been fired by Minnesota Public Radio over allegations of what the network called improper behavior.
News in :90 – Nov. 29, 2017
A St. Thomas football player publishes a novel, and Matt Lauer is fired from NBC. Design Manager Carrie Tronvold has today’s News in :90.
‘Superman, with more politics:’ St. Thomas football player publishes own book
Eric Dunn, a senior and offensive lineman for the St. Thomas football team, is in the process of self-publishing his first book, “The War of Humanity.”
News in :90 – Nov. 28, 2017
This is News in :90 for Tuesday, November 28, 2017.
News in :90 – Monday, Nov. 27, 2017.
This is News in :90 for Monday, November 27, 2017.
AP: Franken apologizes for making some women ‘feel badly’
Democratic Sen. Al Franken issued a Thanksgiving explanation and apology in the wake of four women alleging that he had touched them inappropriately.
AP: Governor welcomes resignations of 2 Minnesota legislators
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton on Wednesday welcomed the imminent resignations of two male lawmakers accused of repeated sexual harassment.
News in :90 – Nov. 21, 2017
This is News in :90 for Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017.
Minnesota jumps into no-tackle, seven-on-seven football craze
The St. Thomas football team currently has four former players from a Minnesota seven-on-seven team called Potenza, started by a St. Thomas graduate.
AP: 2nd woman accuses Sen. Al Franken of improper conduct
A second woman has accused Minnesota Sen. Al Franken of improper conduct, saying he put his hand on her bottom as they posed for a picture at the Minnesota State Fair in 2010 — after he had begun his career in the Senate.
News in :90 – Nov. 20, 2017
A second woman brings forth allegations against Sen. Al Franken, and Zimbabwean leaders are confident in a movement to impeach the country’s president. Production Editor Sophie Carson has today’s News in :90.
The best coffee shops around campus
Designer Christine Hastings looks at the best coffee shops around the St. Thomas campus.