The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday an arrest and charge against St. Thomas student Ray Ghansham Persaud, 20, for hoax bomb threats against the university over the last six months, including the Sept. 17 incident.
Future, experiential design key points in Convening the College keynote
John “Ozzie” Nelson, Jr. was the keynote speaker at the CAS’ second annual Convening the College event Monday night in the O’Shaughnessy Educational Center auditorium.
Former archbishop and St. Thomas board chairman Flynn dies
The Most Rev. Harry Joseph Flynn, archbishop emeritus of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, died Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, at age 86.
Tommie Shelf addresses food insecurity
In an effort to address food insecurity, St. Thomas students and the surrounding community will be able to receive a bag of groceries at the new Tommie Shelf every month.
News in :90 – Sept. 23, 2019
Standardized math test scores have continued to decline for Minnesota students, Minnesota lakes in the northern part of the state have continued to be the source of a rare fungal infection, and 42,000 United Auto Workers continue their now two-week strike against General Motors. Reporter Mae Macfarlane has today’s News in :90.
Tommie football overpowers Pipers, 74-14
Tommie running back Josh Parks scored four times in the first half Saturday to help No. 6 St. Thomas defeat the Hamline Pipers 74-14 at Klaus Field.
Intercampus shuttle changes schedule citing rush hour
St. Thomas announced a schedule change for its intercampus shuttle due to traffic and road construction. The shuttle used to travel every 20 minutes, but will now make the trip every 30 minutes instead.
After racial profiling incident on St. Thomas shuttle, Dougherty Family College students take action
Two St. Thomas students in hijabs were singled out and asked for their student IDs before entering a campus shuttle on Wednesday, prompting a response from the Dougherty Family College dean and the suspension of the driver.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: St. Thomas community members participate in “Global Climate Strike”
St. Thomas community members joined a international protest against climate change. Photojournalist Maxwell Collier captured photos at the sustainability club’s pre-strike on Monahan Plaza.
News in :90 – Sept. 20, 2019
Young people are leading the global climate change protests, the death of a Minnesota woman is being investigated as a homicide, and St. Thomas Air Force ROTC students won full ride scholarship to medical school. Reporter Rachel Torralba has today’s News in :90.
Three St. Thomas Air Force ROTC students earn full-ride medical scholarships
Three St. Thomas Air Force ROTC students are among the 24 students across the U.S. awarded a full-ride scholarship to any medical school of their choosing.
News in :90 – Sept. 19, 2019
A Minneapolis woman was rescued Wednesday afternoon from Lake Superior and a Saint Paul man was fatally shot Wednesday evening. Reporter Jacob Schneider has today’s news in :90.
Public Safety Briefs: September 6 – 16
A St. Thomas student broke an arm, A bicycle was stolen, and a Title IX report was filed. These and more are part of the Public Safety briefs for September 6 – 16.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Men’s soccer falls short in conference opener
The St. Thomas men’s soccer team lost 2-1 against Gustavus in its conference opener Wednesday night at South Field. Sports Editor Carly Noble has the full story.
News in :90 – Sept. 18, 2019
St. Thomas administration responds to Tuesday’s bomb threat, a man was fatally shot and killed by a St. Paul police officer Tuesday night, and the Archbishop of St. Paul and Minneapolis has opened an investigation on Bishop Michael Hoeppner. Web Manager Maggie Martin has today’s News in :90.