Impending national elections. Climate change debates. The worldwide refugee crisis. Opinions editor Maddie Peters argues these topics, repeatedly present in news headlines, are detrimental to our well-being.
Wendy Wyatt to become new vice provost of academic affairs
Wendy Wyatt, the current associate vice provost for undergraduate studies, has been appointed to replace her supervisor, Robert Riley, as vice provost of academic affairs. She will take over the role July 1.
Global Health students make cookbooks for homeless, at-risk children
Members of St. Thomas’ Students for Global Health club are working on creating and printing cookbooks for homeless people and children at risk.
News in :90 – May 14, 2019
Emmanuel Aranda who is accused of throwing a child from the third floor balcony last month at the Mall of America appears in court today, rediscovered remains of Nazi Resistance members were laid to rest on Monday, and a memorial service will be held for Colorado shooting hero, Kendrick Castillo, on Wednesday. Ad/PR Representative Sam Herriges has today’s News in :90.
St. Thomas members gather for new Virgin Mary statue blessing
Students gathered at the Peace Gardens on April 24 to participate in the blessing of a new statue of the Virgin Mary that replaced the previous destroyed statue
News in :90 – May 7, 2019
Georgia’s Republican Gov. Brian Kemp signs legislation banning abortions once a fetal heartbeat can be detected, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell will declare “case closed” on the Russia probe and potential obstruction by President Donald Trump, Kentucky Derby winner Maximum Security’s co-owner says he will not run the horse in the middle jewel of the Triple Crown, and St. Thomas sophomore Matthew Farho travels for seven days with the choir group, Common Ground Voices. Columnist Kayla Mayer has today’s News in :90.
St. Thomas sophomore travels with choir group to Mexican border
St. Thomas sophomore Matthew Farho traveled to San Diego, California and Tijuana, Mexico for seven days with choir group, Common Ground Voices. The week-long choir tour in early March focused on peace at the Mexican-American border.
St. Thomas student wins Upper Midwest Emmy Student Production Award
St. Thomas junior Sam Luloff won a prestigious Upper Midwest Emmy Student Production Award Saturday for a music video he created in assistant professor Peter Gregg’s videography class.
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.
Binz Refectory may close for 2020-2021 school year
According to Associate Vice President of Auxiliary Services Mitchell Karstens, the Binz could be closing for the 2020-2021 school year. The move could come in unison with the shutting down of Cretin and Grace halls.
Two St. Thomas students bike across the US in 4K for Cancer
St. Thomas sophomores Kai Olson and Joe Crosetto plan to bike 4,000 miles across the United States in 70 days this summer for the 4K for Cancer race, a program by the Ulman Foundation.
St. Thomas develops new active shooter awareness video
The University of St. Thomas replaced its previous active shooter awareness video with a new one, which focuses on the Department of Homeland Security’s three recommended courses of action in the event of an active shooter: Run, Hide, and Fight.
Events organized in response to religious intolerance
St. Thomas community members gathered outside the Anderson Student Center to reflect on recent attacks of religious intolerance on March 21.
Tommie football player cuts hair in AARC locker room
St. Thomas football player Josh Parks cuts hair for fellow students in the Anderson Athletics and Recreation Complex locker room. Videographer Jack Stanek and Reporter Taylor Shupe talked with Parks to learn more about his unique hair styling business.
St. Thomas members organize sexual assault awareness exhibit
St. Thomas Justice and Peace Studies students and the Sexual Misconduct Office co-organized a sexual assault awareness exhibit called “What Were You Wearing?” on display from April 8-12 in Dorsey Commons.