Relatives of hostages held in Gaza since Oct. 7 faced deeper concerns over a lack of a cease-fire deal, Donald Trump arrived at a federal courthouse in Florida in a case surrounding classified documents held at Mar-a-Lago and people around the world are celebrating Pi Day. Ellen Folska has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 – March 5, 2024
Several people were killed after a single-engine plane crashed in Tennessee, tensions are on the rise between Germany and Russia after a recording of German Military officers discussing the use of long-range missiles leaked and the Minnesota House passed a change meant to allow school resource officers to use prone restraints on students. Eli Bieber has today’s News in :90.
South Campus water quality concerns prompt University response
St. Thomas students have raised concerns about the water quality in Grace Hall and Brady Education Center while the University has assured students that the water is safe. Senior CME Anya Capistraint-Kinney, AP Wire CME Kevin Lynch and Daniela Kopřivová have the story.
News in :90 – Feb. 13, 2023
The senate passed an aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, parts of the Northeast U.S. were hit by a snowstorm and shipwreck hunters have discovered a merchant ship that sank in Lake Superior in 1940. Features CME Miles Schiffer has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 – Dec. 12, 2023
U.S. inflation ticked down against last month, Israeli forces carried out strikes across Gaza overnight and a Catholic priest was fatally stabbed in Nebraska. Rasamy Lee has today’s News in :90.
St. Paul voters elect city council members; pass 1% sales tax
Voters across Minnesota took to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 7, to vote in the 2023 general election. TommieMedia’s Studio Producer Abby Madsen has the election results.
News in :90 – Oct. 2, 2023
Twin Cities Marathon was canceled due to record high temperatures and dangerous conditions. Biden signed a temporary funding bill to keep agencies open. The loss of Ukraine aid was devastating for lawmakers of both parties. Eli Bieker has today’s News in :90.
USG discusses fall semester budget and new club funding model
St. Thomas’ Undergraduate Student Government met on Sept. 14 to discuss the budget and the club funding model. University Affairs Editor Gwynnevere Vang has the story.
News in :90 – Sept. 21, 2023
Russian missiles and artillery pounded cities across Ukraine early Thursday, killing at least three people. More than 15,000 people in Arizona have registered to join a new political party floating a possible bipartisan “unity ticket” against Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Rupert Murdoch is stepping down as leader of both Fox’s parent company and his News Corp. media holdings. Executive Director Gillian Farinella has today’s News in :90.
St. Thomas dining hall adds microgreens to the menu
Diners’ curiosity sparked at the Northsider this semester regarding the glass-door refrigerator containing sprouts and seedlings, called the Grow Shelf, located next to the deli section. Gwynnevere Vang has the story.
St. Thomas seeks new local neighborhood liaison
The University of St. Thomas is looking to hire a new neighborhood liaison as soon as possible after the previous liaison, Amy Gage, retired in August after eight years with the university. Karl Warner has the story.
News in :90 – Sept. 23, 2022
Voting began Friday in Russian-held regions of Ukraine to decide whether these regions should become part of Russia. The Kremlin-Orchestrated referendums, which have been widely denounced by Ukraine and the west as shams without any legal force, are seen as a step toward annexing the territories by Russia. The voting, overseen by Moscow-installed authorities, is …
PODCAST: The News Brief – April 14
Sydney LaBelle and Mae Macfarlane go over the most recent news stories posted to TommieMedia during the week of April 8th through April 14th.
St. Thomas Dining Services spread thin during national labor shortage
St. Thomas was not immune to nationwide staffing shortages at the start of the 2021-22 school year, and food service operations have experienced the brunt of the stress.
News in :90 – April 22, 2021
Hundreds of people turned out Wednesday at Shiloh Temple International Ministries for the public viewing for Daunte Wright and St. Thomas graduate student Olivia DeMeuse died on April 16. Sports Editor Olivia Paradise has today’s News in :90.