The highlight was their final song, a collaboration between the Summit Singers and sophomore Wako Wako to “Where is the Love” by the Black Eyed Peas.
Cadenza, Summit Singers, Wako collaborate on “Where is the Love”
Health care premiums rise, St. Thomas student insurance changes
The University of St. Thomas used to offer students a health insurance plan, but the Affordable Care Act’s regulations have reduced demand, so the university stopped offering it to students. Now, premiums are rising nationwide, and everyone is feeling the impact.
News in :90 – Dec. 12, 2016
This is News in :90 for Monday, Dec. 12, 2016.
Morrison Hall decked with inclusive signs
Signs reading “#MorrisonLOVES,” “Tommies Love Not Hate” and other sentiments about being one family decked the walls of Morrison Hall, but despite the hashtag, the goal wasn’t to bring attention on social media. Instead, they were intended to create an inclusive community on the university campus.
USG club funding update
The Nov. 10 and Dec. 1 Undergraduate Student Government general council meetings featured presentations from university officials and 29 club funding requests.
Liturgical Choir to sing in Pope’s midnight Mass
Pope Francis will preside over the Mass in which the Liturgical Choir will be an accompanying choir to the Sistine Chapel Choir, which sings at all Masses involving the Pope.
Summit Marketplace donates extra Flex dollars to charity
St. Thomas students can donate leftover Flex dollars to Summit Marketplace, which will use the money to buy food for The Open Door for the second year in a row.
In Depth with Jessica Siegel – Dec. 9, 2016
Professor Jessica Siegel joins reporter Lydia Lockwood as they go in depth about alcohol.
News in :90 – Dec. 9, 2016
This is News in :90 for Friday, Dec. 9, 2016.
Dougherty seeks to give students a second chance
On Nov. 17, the University of St. Thomas announced the creation of the Dougherty Family College, a two-year school for underprivileged students.
New First National Bank sign joins energy-efficiency trend
The University of St. Thomas, and now the First National Bank, are some of many businesses taking the first step toward energy efficiency.
Former astronaut, US Sen. John Glenn dies at 95
Former astronaut and U.S. Sen. John Glenn has died in Ohio. He was 95. Glenn became a national hero in 1962 when he became the first American to orbit the Earth. Hank Wilson with the John Glenn School of Public Affairs says Glenn died Thursday afternoon at the James Cancer Hospital in Columbus. Glenn was …
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News in :90 – Dec. 8, 2016
This is News in :90 for Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016.
Tommie Award nominee biographies
Voting is now open for the 2017 Tommie Award nominees. The preliminary voting, ending on Dec. 8, will narrow the the field down from 17 to three finalists.
St. Thomas alerts students to Europe study abroad risks
St. Thomas forwarded a Europe Travel Alert last week from the U.S. Department of State to students who are currently in Europe or departing for Europe in early 2017.