News in :90 – Dec. 5, 2023

The rescue effort following the Mount Marapi Volcanic eruption is still underway, a new phase of the Israel-Palestinian conflict has erupted as Israel expands their offensive into Southern Gaza, and the University of St. Thomas has introduced a new fuel station intended for student athletes with diversity in mind.

OPINION: Hollywood should stop racebending

The film industry uses racebending to intentionally change a character’s identity, usually may result in forced diversity or whitewashing, which are both controversial. Columnist Gustavo Gutierrez argues if Hollywood wants representation, studios should create more narratives and characters that offer organic diversity and are essential to the story.

News in :90 – Oct. 8, 2019

A federal judge orders for New York City prosecutors to see president Donald Trump’s tax returns and St. Thomas’ class of 2023 breaks a new record for St. Thomas’ diversity percentage. Design Manager Reid Neeser has today’s News in :90.