Republican candidates Mike McFadden and Jeff Johnson couldn’t turn the tide against incumbent Democrats Sen. Al Franken and Gov. Mark Dayton.
Republicans fall short in Minnesota
Mike McFadden: From Tommie to politician
As a member of the St. Thomas class of 1987, Mike McFadden, Republican U.S. Senate candidate, says he has deep connections with the university.
News in :90 – Oct. 29, 2014
This is News in :90 for Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014.
Minnesota ‘prepared’ for Ebola, despite little risk
Minnesota hospitals and medical providers say they are prepared for the Ebola virus, which has already claimed more than 4,000 lives throughout the world in the largest recorded outbreak of the virus.
Data breach affects Jimmy John’s near campus
Jimmy John’s learned of the breach on July 30, and customers who swiped their cards in-store between June 16 and Sept. 5 are at risk.
In Depth – Riots and rivalries
Public Safety Crime Prevention Officer, Wells Farnham, joins reporter Simeon Lancaster to discuss the possibilities of riots at the annual Tommie-Johnnie game.
Tommie-Johnnie T-shirts cause controversy
While some of the Tommie-Johnnie T-shirts are no more edgy than in past years, Dean of Students James Sachs said other designs are considered to have crossed a line.
Dining Services to teach healthy eating choices
Dining Services is planning two walking tours through The View led by a St. Thomas nutritionist to educate students on how to make healthy eating choices.
University works to fill 43 positions
After a large number of staff and faculty took advantage of a retirement incentive St. Thomas offered, the university is working to fill 43 new staff positions out of the 72 openings.
St. Thomas to use broader, more sensitive health survey
St. Thomas will participate in the American College Health Association student survey this fall, replacing a St. Thomas-specific survey which the university has issued since 2002.
The Rev. Larry Snyder appointed as vice president for mission
Snyder, a 1987 St. Thomas graduate, will return to St. Paul from Washington, D.C. work in the St. Thomas community.
St. Thomas sleep study shows link to academic success
Two St. Thomas professors reviewed survey data in order to create a comprehensive report about the effects of sleep on academic success.
In-Depth — Student Evaluations
Teaching evaluation committee member, Agapitos Papagapitos, joins reporter Simeon Lancaster to discuss the effectiveness of end-of-the-year student evaluations.
In-Depth – Internships
Employer relations specialist Jennifer Rogers and reporter Simeon Lancaster explore the advantages and disadvantages of unpaid internships.
IRT and USG partner to create St. Thomas app
The free app will be released later this month and will provide access to grades, maps, an event calendar and campus news.