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Midterm election results in student precincts
Emily Kindelspire named 2014 commencement speaker
Senior Emily Kindelspire was chosen last week by way of the university’s new nomination process.
Napier brings it home for UConn
Led by 22 points from Shabazz Napier, the Huskies (32-8) won the NCAA national championship a short year after they were barred from March Madness.
Public Safety briefs
A prayer book in a toilet, a mace-soaked snowball and a belligerent bus driver are all part of this week’s Public Safety briefs.
Alumnus and explorer to deliver graduation speech
St. Thomas alumnus Daniel Buettner will speak to the largest graduating class in the university’s history.
Tommie Spotlight: Brandon Miranda
Catholic studies and political science major Brandon Miranda was announced as the 81st Tommie Award recipient on Feb. 13.
#SochiProblems or Olympic disaster?
Opinions Editor Alex Goering said as the Sochi games came to a close, he felt the Olympic standard had been lowered.
Tuition to increase for 2014-2015 academic year
The St. Thomas Board of Trustees announced Monday that undergraduate tuition will increase 3.9 percent next year.
Commencement speaker selection process changes
St. Thomas has implemented a new nomination process to choose this year’s undergraduate commencement speaker.
Swim and dive’s Hodgson retires after 35 years
Coach Tom Hodgson received a standing ovation as he completed the final MIAC Championship meet of his career.
News in :90 — Feb. 12, 2014
This is News in :90 for Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014.
Students safe in Russia despite security threats
Two St. Thomas students studying abroad in Russia said they’re not concerned about Sochi security threats.
Judge orders archbishop to be deposed under oath
A judge has ordered the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis to allow attorneys for an alleged clergy abuse victim to depose Archbishop John Nienstedt and former Vicar General Kevin McDonough.
Academy Awards past and present
TommieMedia Design Manager Jenna Cossette looked into the history of Hollywood’s most prestigious award.
Campus tobacco ban sees initial success
Students and staff said they have noticed a decrease in tobacco users on campus since St. Thomas’ tobacco ban took effect.