The Senate confirmed Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court on Thursday, shattering a historic barrier by securing her place as the first Black female justice and giving President Joe Biden a bipartisan endorsement for his effort to diversify the high court.
Washington University’s William Tolman to be St. Thomas CAS dean
The new dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, William “Bill” Tolman, will be stepping into a familiar environment when he joins St. Thomas on July 1.
The Locker Room with Rico Blasi – April 7, 2022
St. Thomas men’s hockey coach Rico Blasi joined TommieMedia’s Sam Larson in The Locker Room to discuss next year’s new recruits and how they plan to improve during the offseason.
News in :90 – April 7, 2022
Minnesota animal health officials say more than a million birds across the state have now been infected with bird flu. Minnesota prosecutors declined to file charges against a Minneapolis police SWAT team officer who fatally shot Amir Locke in February. Olivia VanGrinsven has today’s News in :90.
COVID-19 UPDATE: 15 new positive cases at St. Thomas
Fifteen positive COVID-19 cases were reported by St. Thomas’ Center for Well-Being during the week ending April 1.
News in :90 – April 6, 2022
A man arrested Tuesday in connection with a Sacramento shooting that killed six people was released from prison weeks before, and Kremlin-backed media are denouncing recent videos and photos of bodies that emerged from the Kyiv suburb of Bucha as an elaborate hoax. Luana Karl has today’s News in :90
No charges filed in no-knock warrant killing of Amir Locke
Minnesota prosecutors declined to file charges Wednesday against a Minneapolis police SWAT team officer who fatally shot Amir Locke while executing an early morning no-knock search warrant in a downtown apartment in February.
New cuddly addition to St. Thomas Public Safety
A member of the St. Thomas Department of Public Safety ranks is quickly becoming popular with the community. Despite unusual demands – like a bowl of water on the break room floor and occasional belly rubs – the King Charles Cavalier has become an important part of the squad.
News in :90 – April 5, 2022
Walser Automotive Group is working to offer a new scholarship program for students pursuing technical and associate degrees, the bird flu is spreading to additional poultry flocks in Minnesota, and the ALS Association thanked Minnesota state leaders for passing a legislation that includes a $25 million grant to fund ALS research. Reporter Annabelle Wiskus has today’s News in :90.
St. Thomas 2022 football schedule reveals games against Davidson, Southern Utah
The St. Thomas football team announced its 2022 schedule Monday as it looks to build off an impressive 7-3 overall record from its inaugural Division I season. Sam Larson has the story.
Dean finalists announced for Dougherty Family College
The St. Thomas Office of the Provost announced four finalists for the Dougherty Family College dean search Monday in an email to St. Thomas community members.
Sports in :60 – April 4, 2022
The St. Thomas baseball team suffered a three-game sweep by South Dakota State this weekend during the matchup on Saturday and the doubleheader on Sunday, Tommie softball rallied for a win on Sunday, securing a 3-2 victory against the Kansas City Roos, and Target Center hosted the Women’s Final Four title game. Francesca Sartor has today’s Sports in :60.
News in :90 – April 4, 2022
Russia faced condemnation on Monday after evidence emerged of deliberate killings of civilians in Ukraine, a mass shooting in Sacramento left six people dead and 12 wounded, and Minneapolis police responded to multiple shootings overnight that left one man dead and five people injured in four separate incidents. Scout Mason has today’s News in :90.
OPINION: Books should not be banned in schools
Books can serve as a window, providing a view into others’ lives and experiences. Banning them shuts that window, however, and hides stories behind a curtain of censorship; according to the American Library Association, more than 273 books were challenged in 2020 alone. Reporter Macy Berendsen argues that books should not be banned in schools.
St. Thomas’ Stomp and Shake cheer team is coming in hot
The new Stomp and Shake cheer team at St. Thomas is celebrating Black American culture and self-love as they get ready to hype up the university this fall. Chief Video Editor Emily Rudie has the story.