This is News in :90 for Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012.
News in :90 – Oct. 23, 2012
Students react to last presidential debate
Students in communication and journalism professor Debra Petersen’s political communication class gathered Monday in the Brady Educational Center to watch the last of three presidential debates.
News in :90 – Oct. 22, 2012
This is News in :90 for Monday, Oct. 22, 2012.
Paul Schons, German professor, dies at 72
Terry Langan, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, said in an email to the faculty that Schons was important to the students in the St. Thomas German program.
A barbershop quartet is born
There’s a new male a capella group at St. Thomas and its members hope to make a name for themselves; once they come up with one, that is.
Bike enthusiasts prepare for harsh weather
For many St. Thomas students, bicycling around campus is the easiest way to get around. But with harsh weather around the corner, many bicycle enthusiasts are ready to lock up their bikes for the season.
USG approves Summit Singers as university club
A new committee of Undergraduate Student Government members will review the organization’s entire constitution for mistakes and structure issues.
Suspected gunman’s wife among 3 dead at Wis. spa
MILWAUKEE — A Wisconsin woman whose husband killed her and two others at the spa where she worked said he threatened to throw acid in her face and jealously terrorized her “every waking moment,” according to court documents.
Colbie Caillat ‘Brighter than the Sun’ at STAR fall concert
More than 800 students filled the Anderson Athletic and Recreation Complex field house Saturday, Oct. 20, to see Grammy Award winning Colbie Caillat perform live.
Fashion Truck wins Fowler Challenge
Of 66 aspiring entrepreneurs who submitted their ideas to the Fowler Business Concept Challenge, senior Keona Tranby took home the $10,000 prize for her business concept Pink Bow City Fashion Truck.
Opening Doors Campaign exceeds $500 million goal, despite recession
The recession may have been a factor making it hard to fundraise for some nation-wide university campaigns, but it wasn’t for St. Thomas’ Opening Doors since they closed it $15 million over the $500 million goal.
News in :90 – Oct. 19, 2012
This is News in :90 for Friday, Oct. 19, 2012.
Local bar owners not sold on ID scanners
Blarney Pub and Gril has purchased scanners to ensure the legitimacy of customers’ identification, but the trend doesn’t seem to be catching on at some popular St. Thomas weekend hangouts.
To cheat or not to cheat?
According to a New York Times article, students at Stuyvesant High School, a New York City flagship public school, began using methods of low-level cheating.
‘Power Hour’ brings alcohol consumption awareness
St. Thomas students learned the effects of alcohol in plain terms: by watching people drink.