According to a recent NPR analysis, more than 550,000 ballots have been rejected in this year’s presidential primaries. While many Americans plan on voting by mail this presidential election, it is more prone to human error causing them to be rejected at higher rates than in-person votes. Design Manager Maggie Stout explains how to avoid common absentee ballot mistakes.
In Depth with Secretary Steve Simon – Oct. 8, 2020
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon joins TommieMedia’s Emily Haugen in this episode of In Depth to discuss his Vote From Home initiative and the 2020 election.
News in :90 – Oct. 8, 2020
Vice President Mike Pence and California Sen. Kamala Harris discussed issues such as the Pandemic, Systematic Racism and more in last night’s Vice Presidential debate, former Minneapolis Police Officer, Derek Chauvin, posted bail Wednesday and was released from jail and St. Thomas men’s hockey coach Jeff Boeser will retire at the end of the 2020-21 season, St. Thomas Athletics announced Monday. Videographer Nate Schneiderhan has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 – Oct. 07, 2020
Former police officer Derek Chauvin was released from prison, rock legend Eddie Van Halen died, and former St. Thomas coach Mark Dowdle ran 160 miles for pancreatic cancer. Director Emily Haugen has today’s News in :90.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: St. Thomas men’s hockey coach Boeser will retire after 2020-21 season
St. Thomas men’s hockey coach Jeff Boeser will retire at the end of the 2020-21 season, St. Thomas Athletics announced Monday. Reporter Scout Mason and Sports Editor Joey Swanson have the story and slideshow.
News in :90 – Oct. 06, 2020
President Trump returns home from the hospital, Fairview health closes locations and reduces workforce and St. Thomas reports 51 positive cases of COVID-19. Web Manager Sara Thibault has today’s News in :90.
INFOGRAPHIC: St. Thomas COVID-19 numbers drop after Brady Hall second floor quarantine
Fifty-one positive COVID-19 cases were reported last week by the University of St. Thomas’ Center for Well-Being Monday, five less than the previous week. Joey Swanson, Justin Amaker and Maggie Stout have the story.
Sports in :60 – Oct. 5, 2020
The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Houston Texans, the Minnesota Twins are out for the season after being swept by the Houston Astros and Minnesota United picked up its first win in five games.
News in :90 – Oct. 5, 2020
President Donald Trump hopes to be released from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center today, the Supreme Court began its new term and three Minnesota Congressman face backlash after flying on a commercial plane from Washington, D.C. just two days after being in contact with Trump.
PODCAST: The Medium – Summer rewind
In the season four premiere, host Maddie Peters interviews debut host Song Johansen about his work, and the two catch up on their favorite summer music and movies.
News in :90 – Oct. 2, 2020
President Donald Trump tests positive for COVID-19, America’s employers added 661,000 jobs in September and residents in a St. Thomas first-year dorm will be tested for COVID-19 after multiple students were confirmed positive. Chief Video Editor Taylor Shupe has today’s News in :90.
The Locker Room with Coach Glenn Caruso – Oct. 1, 2020
Football coach Glenn Caruso visits The Locker Room with TommieMedia’s Joey Swanson to discuss socially distanced practices and the D1 transition.
News in :90 – Oct. 1, 2020
A humanitarian project that intends to deliver coronavirus vaccines, faces skepticism from some of the countries it intends to help most. Trump’s refusal to criticize the Proud Boys drew fierce blowback before altering his message in a day-later effort to quell the firestorm. Campus a cappella groups are beginning their season despite COVID-19 challenges. Reporter Leila Weah has today’s News in :90.
Poultry, tofu and a big pork butt: Our TommieMedia staffers share their campus food choices
St. Thomas has a variety of sustenance options at its dining venues. Some of our TommieMedia staff members wrote about their favorite meals on campus and why they enjoy them. We want to hear from you: what’s your favorite campus meal?
St. Thomas a cappella groups hold auditions amid COVID-19 regulations
Campus a cappella groups Cadenza and the Summit Singers are planning to begin their season this semester, despite COVID-19 regulations. University Affairs Editor Annie Terry has the story.
