Tropical storm Nicholas hit the Texas coast early today, four former police officers charged with violating George Floyd’s civil rights are scheduled to be arraigned today, and basketball recruit Ahjany Lee has committed to St. Thomas. Ad/PR Director Hope Hansen has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 – Sept. 13, 2021
New York public school student went back to in-person learning despite the enduring pandemic, the majority of the Greenwood Lake Wildfire has been contained, and the leader of an Illinois anti-government militia group faces sentencing for crimes involved in the bombing of a mosque. Assignment Editor Lauren Price has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 – Sept. 10, 2021
Hurricane Olaf impacted Los Cabos resorts, inflation at the wholesale level climbed 8.3% last month and Minnesota Senate Republicans have chosen Sen. Jeremy Miller to be the new majority leader. Chief Story Editor and Social Media Manager Scout Mason has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 – Sept. 9, 2021
Sen. Amy Klobuchar has been treated for breast cancer, a Ramsey County attorney will no longer prosecute felony charges from low-level traffic stops and President Joe Biden is toughening COVID-19 vaccine requirements for federal workers. Production Editor Mae Macfarlane has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 – Sept. 8, 2021
A prominent Minnesota GOP donor is being sued by an underage girl, the Minnesota State Fair wrapped up its run well below usual attendance and the St. Thomas men’s hockey team will play their first home game at the Xcel Energy Center. Director Justin Amaker has today’s News in :90.
Denim Day at St. Thomas stands against sexual violence
On April 28, St. Thomas community members participated in Denim Day, an annual day to stand in solidarity with victim-survivors of sexual violence by wearing denim. Emily Rudie and Angeline Terry have the story.
In Depth with Jeff Storms – May 13, 2021
Civil litigation attorney Jeff Storms joins TommieMedia’s Joey Swanson on In Depth to discuss Storms’ work representing the families of George Floyd and Daunte Wright and the future of policing.
The Locker Room with Rico Blasi – May 6, 2021
Men’s hockey coach Rico Blasi joins TommieMedia’s Leila Weah to discuss his previous D1 coaching experience and how it will help guide the Tommies through the transition from D3.
The Locker Room with Phil Esten – April 29, 2021
St. Thomas Athletics Director Phil Esten joins TommieMedia’s Scout Mason in The Locker Room to talk about the Tommies’ historic D1 transition taking effect fall 2021.
In Depth with Lynn Walsh – April 22, 2021
Emmy Award-winning journalist Lynn Walsh joins TommieMedia’s Emily Haugen on In Depth to discuss the Trusting News project and media literacy.
Government center crowd celebrates verdicts
A crowd of hundreds celebrated outside of Hennepin County Government Center following news that former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd last summer. TommieMedia’s Emily Rudie, Mia Laube, Scout Mason, Luana Karl and Angeline Terry were there to capture the moment.
Tensions, anticipation turn to relief, celebration at George Floyd memorial
Leading up to the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial, tensions and anticipation were high at 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis, the site where George Floyd died beneath the knee of the former Minneapolis officer. When word of the guilty verdicts spread, relief and celebration erupted. TommieMedia’s Justin Amaker, Sam Larson, Irene Shin and Leila Weah were there to capture the moment.
In Depth with Mark Osler – April 16, 2021
St. Thomas law professor and former federal prosecutor Mark Osler joins TommieMedia’s Angeline Terry to discuss the murder trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.
RKaiV makes an impact with jewelry
For St. Thomas sophomore Kai Sanchez Avila, making jewelry has transformed from a hobby into a business that allows them to express themselves and give back to BIPOC communities. Chief Video Editor Emily Rudie has the story.
PODCAST: The Medium – Deep dive into fanfiction
In episode four of season five of The Medium, co-hosts Maddie Peters and Emily Rudie discuss popular fanfictions, write their own fanfiction and share the latest in the arts and entertainment world.