Kha Yang, the first Associate Vice President of Inclusive Excellence for the University of St. Thomas, joins TommieMedia’s Rachel Torralba in this edition of In Depth to discuss what she is working to accomplish in her role.
Top Stories – Sept. 26, 2019
A St. Thomas student was charged for making three hoax bomb threats over the last six months and the St. Thomas Center for the Common Good founded Tommie Shelf in an effort to address food insecurity. Join anchors Emily Haugen and Kat Barrett for those stories and more on this edition of Top Stories.
News in :90- Sept. 27, 2019
St. Thomas junior Ray Persaud has his second court appearance at 1 p.m. Friday, evacuations of houses in Lawrence, Massachusetts were underway this morning due to a natural gas leak, and a 28-year-old woman in California crashed into a semi-truck on a highway while skydiving Thursday. Reporter Taylor Shupe has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 – May 15, 2019
St Thomas’ Black Empowerment Student Alliance held their annual Black Excellence Gala Sunday in the Anderson Student Center. Three Muslim workers at an Amazon warehouse in Minnesota accuse the company of discrimination and retaliation for denying them time and space to pray. The U.S. on Wednesday ordered all nonessential government staff to leave Iraq. TommieMedia has a new arts and entertainment podcast called The Medium, hosted by ad/PR rep. Reid Neeser and columnist Maddie Peters. Reporter Emily Haugen has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 – May 8, 2019
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 – Feb. 27, 2019
St. Thomas first-year Miranda Mead was diagnosed with cancer in 2015. In northwestern Minnesota, a woman was accused of setting fire to her restaurant for insurance money. President Donald Trump met with North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un Wednesday in hopes to curb North Korea’s pursuit of Nuclear weapons. At St. Thomas, this is the first year all three Tommie Award finalists were first-generation college students and students of color. Reporter Emily Haugen 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.
News in :90 – Dec. 10, 2018
University of St. Thomas Communication and Journalism staff member qualifies for Paralympic curling team, British Prime Minister postpones parliament’s vote, and officers respond to reports of multiple gun shots. Reporter Rachel Torralba has today’s News in :90.
COJO staff member makes US wheelchair curling team
St. Thomas COJO staff member Oyuna Uranchimeg has qualified for the American Paralympic curling team. Videographer Charlie Siddons and Reporter Jack Stanek profile Uranchimeg’s journey.
Director of Athletics: Phil Esten
St. Thomas alumnus Phil Esten was announced as the new vice president and athletics director of the university. Esten starts in January and will take over the position from Steve Fritz, who announced his retirement earlier this semester.
Sports in :60 – Nov. 29, 2018
The International Olympic Committee narrows down to two countries for the 2026 games, the NBA plans to create a Pan-African league within the next couple years, and the Minnesota Timberwolves defeat the San Antonio Spurs Wednesday night. PR Director Kate Smarjesse has today’s Sports in :60.
News in :90 – Nov. 29, 2018
Minneapolis officials are stepping up efforts to persuade citizens from a homeless camp, Michael Cohen makes an appearance before a federal judge, and Northern Minnesota police officials encounter a standoff with an armed man. Chief Studio Producer Mackenzie Bailey has today’s News in :90.
Boundary Waters mining battle
Northern Minnesota has long been known for its mining history. Videographer Charlie Siddons recaps the federal government’s decision to reopen mineral exploration around the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and reactions to the decision.
OPINION: Culture can be changed with a more inclusive drinking policy
The culture of alcohol in the United States is much different than in many places around the world. Opinions Editor Anna Hoffman argues that lowering the drinking age to 19 would keep alcohol out of high schools and demystify it, so it becomes less of a problem in society.
St. Paul passes landmark minimum wage law
The St. Paul City Council passed a $15 minimum wage ordinance Wednesday afternoon. Large businesses, including the University of St. Thomas, will increase minimum wages to $11.50 by July 1, 2020 and reach $15 an hour by 2023.