Maryland Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, a chairman of one of the U.S. House committees leading President Donald Trump’s impeachment inquiry died Thursday and St. Thomas students are fighting for a ticket to the Tommie-Johnnie football game. Ad/PR representative Sarah McCarthy has today’s News in :90.
Allianz Field hosts 89th annual Tommie-Johnnie game
Allianz Field is hosting the 89th annual “Tommie-Johnnie” rivalry football game this Saturday, the day before home team Minnesota United FC host a crucial home playoff match.
Conferences dampen speculation about Tommie football’s future home
St. Thomas football’s future remains unclear after the commissioner of two Division I football conferences tamped down reports about the program’s potential new home. Sports Editor Carly Noble has the full story.
Limited Tommie-Johnnie tickets trigger competitive resale market
With just 700 tickets released per class, St. Thomas students have taken to social media to buy and sell their Tommie-Johnnie tickets for high prices. University Affairs Editor Abby Sliva has the full story.
News in :90 – Oct. 16, 2019
Elizabeth Warren came under attack by rivals accusing her of ducking questions related to her campaign policies, Turkey’s invasion of northern Syria is close to sparking a crisis at the world’s biggest military alliance, and Vice President of Student Affairs Karen Lange spoke to the general council and reported 18 clubs were funded at the undergraduate student government general council meeting. Columnist Kayla Mayer has today’s News in :90.
New Center for Well-Being discussed, student memorial planned in Oct. 10 USG meeting
Vice President of Student Affairs Karen Lange spoke to the general council and 18 clubs were funded at the Undergraduate Student Government general council meeting on Oct. 10.
News in :90 – Oct. 15, 2019
France’s lower parliament expected to pass a bill giving single women and lesbian couples access to in vitro fertilization and related procedures and the World Press Institute and the University of St. Thomas will present a public forum on “Reporting in an Anti-Media World” Tuesday evening. Ad/PR representative McKenzie Hickey has today’s News in :90.
St. Thomas celebrates pride week on campus
St. Thomas celebrated Pride Week for the fourth year from Oct. 7-11. Events held throughout the week were planned by Layton Hernandez, a graduate assistant for the Diversity Activities Board. Reporter Rae Beaner has the full story.
St. Thomas, World Press Institute to present forum on journalism in an ‘anti-media’ world
The World Press Institute and the University of St. Thomas are presenting a public forum on journalism in an “Anti-media World” Tuesday evening.
News in :90 – Oct. 14, 2019
U.S. troops prepared to pull out of Syria, a proposed passenger rail service between Minneapolis and Duluth is back on the table, and a St. Thomas senior launched a makeup bar. Ad/PR Representative Naomi Kans has today’s News in :90.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: St. Thomas senior Hannah Studee debuts makeup bar
On Saturdays, Studee hosts a makeup bar where she does makeup for students and offers complimentary snacks and drinks for those legally of age.
Getting green: Going sustainable at St. Thomas
St. Thomas’ new Sustainability minor has been several years in the making, fits with most St. Thomas majors and offers an array of options for students to get involved.
News in :90 – Oct. 11, 2019
St. Thomas student faces additional federal charges in bomb hoaxes, Trump spoke in Minneapolis last night, and updates on fighting in Syria. University Affairs Editor Abby Sliva has today’s News in :90.
AP: Trump attacks Biden, slams impeachment probe at Minn. rally
President Donald Trump held a rally in Minneapolis Thursday, the first since Democrats began proceedings two weeks ago to remove him from office. Trump was defiant in the face of an impeachment probe.
Grand jury indicts St. Thomas student on additional charges in bomb threat case
Ray Ghansham Persaud, 20, faces three additional federal charges in connection with hoax bomb threats over the last year at St. Thomas, according to a grand jury indictment filed Wednesday.