This is News in :90 for Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010.
News in :90 – Nov. 11, 2010
Facebook distraction hurts real world interaction
According to Facebook, the average user has 130 friends. More than 100 friends is a lot to keep track of. The statistic raises the question: Does the life we lead online distract us from the one we live in the real world?
Congressman Ellison visits OEC to overturn American, Saudi stereotypes
Congressman Keith Ellison, D-Minn., spoke at St. Thomas Friday and began his speech about Saudi Arabia with a story about his ties to the university.
Stop making excuses for men acting like boys
The saying “boys will be boys” seems to carry a lot of weight. Regardless if a male is five or 25, the idea of an impish boy just being foolish offers an excuse for plenty of things.
The game in photos: Tommies defeat Gustavus 43-6
The Tommies are 9-0 for the first time since 1923 and have clinched the MIAC’s automatic bid into the NCAA playoffs.
Storm knocks down branches on campus, makes travel challenging
The storm system that many have called the “Hurricane of the Midwest” hit campus Tuesday evening. Stray branches and knocked-over benches could be seen around campus.
News in :90 – Oct. 26, 2010
This is News in :90 for Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2010.
“Cut out the middle man” for breast cancer research
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. When I think of the importance of breast cancer awareness, many ideas come to mind: promoting practices for early detection, relaying statistics about breast cancer and donating to research.
Volleyball wins at Dig for the Cure Night
The St. Thomas volleyball team beat St. Catherine’s Friday at home. The Tommies won all three sets during the match, making their record 22-4 overall. The victory gave the Tommies 17 consecutive wins.
Sports in :60 – Oct. 22, 2010
This is Sports in :60 for Friday, Oct. 22, 2010.
Neighbors concerned about new tennis court location
St. Thomas has proposed the construction of six tennis courts on the south campus at Mississippi River Boulevard and Goodrich Avenue, but some neighbors are worried about the potential loss of green space.
Demonstrations, protests create open campus
During the civil rights movement of the 1960s, universities were the location for many protests. Students and supporters demonstrated about controversial issues to raise awareness for their causes.
Residents frustrated with cable reception, slow Internet
Television getting fuzzy reception? Internet running slower than dial-up? Students have been reporting problems with cable reception and Internet speed on campus.
News in :90 – Oct. 8, 2010
This is News in :90 for Oct. 8, 2010.
School spirit in need of some Greek life
St. Thomas homecoming is just around the corner and Tommies will be attending football games and even tailgating, but one aspect of typical college homecomings will be noticeably absent: a large Greek system on campus.