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News in :90 – April 7, 2021

April 7, 2021April 7, 2021

St. Thomas President Julie Sullivan announced that the university is planning to hold an in-person graduation ceremony for the class of 2021 with each student allowed two guests. During Derek Chauvin’s murder trial Tuesday, Minneapolis police officers continued their testimony. The European Medicines Agency says it has found a possible link between the AstraZeneca vaccine and a rare clotting disorder. Meanwhile, St. Thomas’ rising case count leveled out at 17 last week for the second straight week. Assignment Editor Joey Swanson has today’s News in :90.

PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Tommies take one of two against Macalester despite bad weather

April 6, 2021

St. Thomas beat Macalester College 5-0 Tuesday at Koch Diamond. The two teams played one of two games, with the second being suspended in the top of the 5th due to inclement weather. The score was 5-2 with the Tommies leading. Reporter Sam Larson has the story.

COVID-19 UPDATE: Rising case count levels out at 17 for second straight week

April 6, 2021

Seventeen COVID-19 cases were reported the previous two weeks by the Center for Well-Being, ending a four week streak of an increasing case count. Joey Swanson and Lauren Dettmer have the story.

Sports in :60 – April 6, 2021

April 6, 2021April 6, 2021

Baylor won the NCAA men’s basketball championship over Gonzaga. Stanford defeated Arizona 54-53 to win its first NCAA women’s basketball championship since 1992. Chief Story Editor and Social Media Manager, Annie Terry has today’s Sports in :60.

News in :90 – April 6, 2021

April 6, 2021

Minneapolis police chief testified that Derek Chauvin had clearly violated department policy. President Joe Biden announced that he is shaving two weeks off his May 1 deadline for the COVID-19 vaccine handout. St. Thomas showcased the women who have contributed to the Tommie community during Women’s History Month. Senior Reporter, Emily Haugen has today’s News in :90.

PODCAST: The Medium – Deep dive into fanfiction

March 30, 2021March 29, 2021

In episode four of season five of The Medium, co-hosts Maddie Peters and Emily Rudie discuss popular fanfictions, write their own fanfiction and share the latest in the arts and entertainment world.

Tommie women enhance the community during Women’s History Month and beyond

March 29, 2021March 28, 2021

During Women’s History Month, St. Thomas shed a light on the women who have contributed to the Tommie community. Through their hands-on engagement, research and efforts to diversify the campus, Candy Sauer, Kathlene Campbell and Kha Yang have demonstrated their desire to make St. Thomas a better place.

The Locker Room with Softball – March 27, 2021

March 27, 2021March 25, 2021

Softball coach John Tschida and first-year infielder Abbie Witt join TommieMedia’s Joey Swanson in The Locker Room to discuss the team’s absence from the national rankings and their upcoming games.

The Locker Room with Women’s Tennis – March 25, 2021

March 25, 2021March 25, 2021

Women’s tennis coach Ken Cychosz and senior Katie O’Connor join TommieMedia’s Natalie Hoepner in The Locker Room to discuss the team’s previous D1 matches and the team’s three-win streak.

News in :90 – March 25, 2021

March 25, 2021

Three days after he was arrested outside of a Boulder, Colorado supermarket where 10 people were fatally shot, the suspect, Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa, appeared in court Thursday, Minnesota has identified 89 coronavirus infections in people who have been fully vaccinated and some St. Thomas students in certain jobs are eligible to receive their vaccines earlier than others. Photographer Rachel Bartel has today’s News in :90.

PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Tommies baseball fall to Johnnies in tight doubleheader

March 24, 2021

St. Thomas baseball was swept by St. John’s University Wednesday at U.S. Bank Stadium, losing both games 3-2. This marks seven straight losses to the Johnnies, dating back to May of 2018. Cam Kauffman and Olivia Paradise have the story.

OPINION: Dear St. Thomas, I’m gay, and I’m asking you to love me, too

March 24, 2021March 24, 2021

While St. Thomas continues to make strides for its queer community, inclusion is not the same as celebration. Director Mia Laube asks the university to do more to uplift its queer students, faculty and staff.

News in :90 – Mar. 24, 2021

March 24, 2021

The 15 jurors for the Derek Chauvin trial have been selected, disposable masks are creating a pollution problem worldwide and St. Thomas international students are facing problems due to visa delays, time differences and COVID-19 anxiety. Ad/PR representative Huda Alsomali has today’s News in :90.

COVID-19 vaccine is a “light at the end of the tunnel” for eligible students

March 24, 2021February 8, 2022

The limited supply of COVID-19 vaccinations has left much of the country waiting to receive shots, and while most college-age students are at the back of the line, some St. Thomas students in certain jobs are eligible to receive their vaccines earlier than others.

St. Thomas resists admissions downfall while international students resist sleep

March 23, 2021March 25, 2021

St. Thomas has maintained normal international enrollment numbers this spring semester, opposing universities’ averages across the country, but St. Thomas international students struggle with travel restrictions, time difference problems, visa delays and COVID-19 anxiety.