Lawmakers introduced a $1.2 trillion spending package Thursday that sets the stage for avoiding a partial government shutdown, Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter was fired by the Los Angeles Dodgers following allegations of illegal gambling and theft and doctors in Boston announced they have transplanted a genetically modified pig kidney into a 62-year-old patient. Owen Larson has today’s News in :90.
A wooden boat carrying dozens of Rohingya Muslims capsized off Indonesia’s Northernmost coast on Wednesday. Donald Trump suggested Tuesday that he’d support a national ban on abortions around 15 weeks of pregnancy. The demolition of McCarthy gym on St. Thomas’ south campus began Wednesday morning. Elaina Mankowski has today’s News in :90.
Salvatore Pane, a creative writing professor at the University of St. Thomas, held a book discussion with english professor Todd Lawrence for his new short story collection, “The Neorealist In Winter: Stories.” Sabrina Thompson has the story.
The Schoenecker Center, which serves as the University of St Thomas’ new home for its science, technical, engineering, arts and math fields, opened its doors for classes on Monday, Feb. 5. The complex, which cost over 100 million dollars, features new facilities for integrative STEAM studies, including geology, multimedia, robotics and music. Kevin Lynch has the story.
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was formally accused Tuesday of falsifying his COVID-19 vaccination data, The Supreme Court on Monday continued to block a Texas law that would give police broad powers to arrest migrants suspected of illegally entering the U.S. and Grace Hall residents woke up Sunday and Monday mornings to cold dorm rooms as they waited for help from Public Safety and maintenance. Livy Dunlap has today’s News in :90.
Grace Hall residents woke up Sunday and Monday mornings to cold dorm rooms as they waited for help from Public Safety and maintenance.
Senior CME Anya Capistrant-Kinney gives her review of “A Unique Assignment,” which runs at the History Theatre through April 7, 2024.
The future of the St. Thomas observatory — located on the top of the Anderson Parking Garage — might be in jeopardy due to construction on the Lee and Penny Anderson Arena. Madeline Mussay has the story.
A ship carrying 200 tons of aid approached the coast of Gaza. Severe storms with probable tornadoes tore through several central U.S. states. Saint Paul residents are looking forward to the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade. Marty Fischer has today’s News in :90.
Kendall Shostak explores the benefits of walkable communities, and argues that college campuses should not be the only pedestrian-focused places in the United States.
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.
St. Thomas men’s basketball fell to South Dakota 59-49 in the Summit League semifinals in Sioux Falls Monday night, ending the Tommies’ postseason run. Sports CME Adam Mueller has the story.
An aid ship loaded with some 200 tons of food set sail for Gaza, President Joe Biden told a special counsel that he never meant to retain classified information and the Vikings have found a replacement for quarterback Kirk Cousins. Jaydin Fairbanks has today’s News in :90.
St. Thomas men’s hockey fell to Lake Superior State 3-2 after a late-game, odd-bounce goal in game three of the Mason Cup playoff series Sunday night at St. Thomas Ice Arena. Assignment Editor Madeline Combs has the story.
Sophomore guard Kendall Blue and a cast of Tommies outshot North Dakota State and nabbed a 68-58 win in the Summit League quarterfinals Sunday night in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, moving St. Thomas to the semifinals. Sports CME Adam Mueller has the story.
