The campus gathered Thursday afternoon to declare St. Thomas as an anti-racist community, following the discovery Wednesday night of a racial slur in Ireland Hall.
St. Thomas community responds to another incident, rejects racism
News in :90 – Sept. 12, 2019
A racist word was found in St. Thomas’ Ireland Hall and the federal government will act to ban thousands of e-cigarette flavors. University Affairs Editor Abby Sliva has today’s News in :90.
St. Thomas hires first vice president of inclusive excellence
In the university’s latest efforts to combat racism on campus, St. Thomas hired Kha Yang as the first-ever Vice President of Inclusive Excellence in July. Yang is the first Hmong American member of President Julie Sullivan’s cabinet. University Affairs Editor Abby Sliva has the full story.
Public Safety Briefs: April 21 – 27
A person not affiliated with St. Thomas who attempted to steal university property in the Anderson Student Center, a suspect not affiliated with St. Thomas was arrested for stealing a vehicle owned by a St. Thomas student, and a St. Thomas student unlawfully possessed a fictitious driver’s license are all a part of the public safety briefs from April 21 – 27.
OPINIONS: St. Thomas Counseling and Psychological Services is not enough
People who struggle with mental health issues can benefit from going to regular talk therapy, and it should be widely accessible. Opinions Editor Abby Sliva argues that the St. Thomas Counseling and Psychological Services is not as accessible or effective as it should be.
News in :90 – April 11, 2019
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange was arrested Wednesday in London, a storm known as a “bomb cyclone” has created blizzard conditions in the Midwest, and the MIAC presidents of the will meet on April 18th to discuss conference bylaw changes. Opinions Editor Abby Sliva has today’s News in :90.
OPINIONS: Wealthiest Americans should pay higher taxes
Taxing the wealthiest people in America more is a controversial method. Opinions Editor Abby Sliva argues taxing wealthy Americans could provide positive outcomes.
Sports in :60 – May 12, 2017
This is Sports in :60 for Friday, May 12, 2017.