Two high school students used at least two handguns in the shooting at a charter school that killed one of their classmates and injured eight others in a Colorado community. Drivers for ride-hailing giants Uber and Lyft turned off their apps to protest what they say are declining wages at a time when both companies are raking in billions of dollars from investors. University of Minnesota students were evacuated from The Marshall apartment in Dinkytown Tuesday afternoon after a Ricin poisoning. Reporter Rae Beaner has today’s News in :90.
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.
2019 undergraduate commencement speaker announced
Abby Heller has been chosen as the speaker for the 2019 undergraduate commencement ceremony.
News in :90 – April 9, 2019
St. Thomas is the first institution in the Twin Cities to obtain digital cadavers, Attorney General William Barr said he will release a redacted version of special counsel Robert Mueller’s report on the Russia investigation, and a 23-year-old man faces a U.S. magistrate Tuesday on a charge that he lied to federal agents about being a missing child from Illinois. University Affairs Editor Kat Barrett has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 – April 1, 2019
Cholera breaks out in Mozambique, rapper Nipsey Hussle is killed and the St. Thomas community gathers for International Women’s Day. Director Solveig Rennan has today’s News in :90.
TommieMedia seeks student opinions on racism at St. Thomas
The St. Thomas community has experienced hate crimes, protests and multiple conversations about racism at our school. We wish to provide a platform for any St. Thomas student to be heard.
News in :90 – March 12, 2019
A construction crew in Winston-Salem, North Carolina prepares to take down a Confederate statue, some airlines cited worried customers for grounding the Boeing 737 Max 8 after the Ethiopian plane crash, and TommieMedia’s columnist Kayla Mayer discusses prison reform and the First Step act signed by President Trump. Columnist Maddie Peters has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 – March 11, 2019
An Ethiopian Airlines jet crashes, singer R. Kelly faces more abuse allegations and St. Thomas administration responds to TommieMedia’s recent article. Ad/PR Rep. Sarah McCarthy has today’s News in :90.
News in :90- March 6, 2019
St. Thomas students find blackface photos in university archives, Minnesota joins a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration and London doctors eliminate HIV from a patient’s body. University Affairs Editor Kat Barrett has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 – Dec. 13, 2018
Michael Cohen is sentenced to three years in prison, accused secret agent Maria Butina has taken a plea deal, and St. Thomas acapella groups came together to record a music video. Sports Editor Matt Curry has today’s News in :90.
Sports in :60 – Dec. 13, 2018
The St. Thomas women’s hockey team defeats UW- River Falls, the men’s basketball team have a seven game win streak, and Tommie runningback Josh Parks has his own clothing line, GhostFit Apparel. Creative Designer Emilia Fredrickson has today’s Sports in :60.
Sports in :60 – Dec. 12, 2018
The University of Minnesota’s men’s basketball team defeated North Florida, The Minnesota Vikings fired their offensive coordinator John DeFilippo, both St. Thomas basketball teams look to remain perfect in their divisions. Reporter Jacob Schneider has today’s Sports in :60.
Sports in :60 – Dec. 10, 2018
St. Thomas women’s basketball team defeats Carleton Knights 92-30, St. Thomas men’s basketball team also defeats Carleton Knights 99-50, and St. Thomas men’s track and field team send small group of athletes to competitions in Mankato and Dubuque, Iowa. Ad/PR Representative Andre Gaubert has today’s Sports in :60.
News in :90 – Dec. 5. 2018
George H. W. Bush was celebrated with high praise on Wednesday, MSP International Airport was on high alert because of a suspected car theft, and Garth Brooks confirms a performance at U.S. Bank Stadium. Reporter Brady Halbmaier has today’s News in :90.
Sports in :60 – Dec. 5. 2018
The St. Thomas women’s basketball team extends its MIAC win streak to 55, next year’s TOJO football game will be hosted at Allianz Field in St. Paul, and the St. Thomas women’s hockey team extends its win streak to 23. Reporter Ava Diaz has today’s Sports in :60.