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News in :90 – Oct. 22, 2014
This is News in :90 for Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2014.
Tommies discuss fall break plans
TommieMedia asked students what they plan to do over fall break this weekend.
Students react to Homecoming sweatshirts
TommieMedia asked students what they think of this year’s Homecoming sweatshirts and what their favorite things are about Homecoming week.
National spotlight shines on campus sexual assault
St. Thomas will participate in a nationwide survey relating to how universities and colleges handle sexual assault and rape.
Students cut food purchases as living costs grow
High living costs have some off-campus students cutting back on food purchases, resulting in a fear of being unable to eat.
Marijuana legalization debate sparks student involvement
A bill to legalize medical marijuana is making its way through the Minnesota legislative system and igniting debate, especially on college campuses.
Students gain real-world experience in real estate
Real estate students Teresa Lingg and Theodore Johnson worked on an Arrowhead Lake property acquired by the St. Thomas Real Estate Program.
Minnesota authorities warn against dangerous driving
As many St. Thomas students are hitting the road for spring break, the department of safety is warning against potential driving dangers.
Graduate programs host first week-long fair
The St. Thomas graduate school changed its one-day fair to a week-long event as a way to include more students.
Students appointed to Strategic Planning subcommittees
St. Thomas’ Strategic Planning Steering Committee selected six students to work alongside staff and faculty members.
Students welcome rising temps as spring nears
With spring less than two weeks away, students across campus are enjoying the warmer weather in St. Paul.
St. Thomas grieves Carleton students killed in crash
Friends of the three students killed in a car accident on Feb. 28 mourned the loss with the Carleton community.
Dalai Lama speaks to students during Minn. visit
More than 125 St. Thomas students watched as Macalester College presented the Dalai Lama with an honorary degree Sunday afternoon.
Students raise awareness about protests in native Venezuela
Frustration and a desire to help is driving two St. Thomas students to raise awareness and support their friends and family on the streets of Venezuela.