St. Thomas ROTC wins an award, the Super Bowl 52 crew hands off a basketball to the 2019 Final Four organizers, and the Oscars received the lowest Neilson to date last night.
New in :90 – March 6, 2018
Malim wins 2018 President’s Student Leadership Award
Senior Mohamed Malim won this year’s President’s Student Leadership Award after creating Dream Refugee, a nonprofit designed to tell the stories of refugees.
News in :90 – March 5, 2018
Upward of nine inches of snow will fall in the Twin Cities by tomorrow morning, President Trump doubles down on steel tariffs, and Kobe Bryant wins an Oscar. Reporter Ava Diaz has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 – March 2, 2018
President Trump calls for stricter gun control laws, Islamic extremists open fire on a French embassy, and thousands gather for the funeral of the Rev. Billy Graham. Reporter Ignacio Garcia-Creighton has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 – Mar. 1, 2018
White House Communications Director Hope Hicks resigns, Minnesota authorities saw noticeable increases in drugs ceased, Minnesota is experiencing the worst flu season in 10 years, and Opinions Editor Sam Miner argues that on-campus fitness classes should be free of charge. Reporter Kat Barrett has today’s News in :90.
New member, clubs approved at Feb. 22 USG meeting
The St. Thomas Undergraduate Student Government swore in a new member, approved a new club, and approved funding for eight clubs at its Feb. 22 general council meeting.
News in :90 – Feb. 28, 2018
Dicks Sporting Goods’ halt of assault style rifles sales and age limitations on selling guns, a tweet from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School’s Principal regarding the return of students and the airlifting of Ethiopian Jews to Israel are all part of today’s News in :90 with MacKenzie Bailey.
News in :90 – Feb. 27, 2018
Ben Shapiro spoke at the University of Minnesota, the trial against Parkland High School shooter Nikolas Cruz has been postponed, and President Donald Trump announces he will take on the NRA over gun legislation. Reporter Brady Halbmaier has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 – Feb. 26, 2018
Minnesota Olympians return home to a celebration in Duluth, Parkland High School students return to the school, and corporate sponsors drop partnerships with the NRA. Design Manager Christine Hastings has today’s News in :90.
Wellness Center campaign aims to unplug students from technology for week
Technology Mindfulness Week included a yoga lesson in the library, a convo hour designated to unplugging and relaxing in the Wellness Center, and an event teaching students how to minimize distractions on their devices.
News in :90 – Feb. 23, 2018
A plane slides off a runway in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and Lindsey Vonn competes in what will probably be her last Olympic event. Reporter MacKenzie Bailey has today’s News in :90.
Chemistry professor wins John Ireland award
Tom Ippoliti won the 2017 John Ireland Presidential award, which recognizes exemplary work as both a teacher and scholar.
News in :90 – Feb. 21, 2018
This is News in :90 for Wednesday, Feb. 21 with Reporter Taylor Shupe.
News in :90 – Feb. 19, 2018
The St. Paul teachers union is expected to vote on a tentative contract, and the president discusses a bipartisan bill to help improve the federal background check system for gun ownership. Director Sophie Carson has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 – Feb. 16, 2018
Coffee Bene reduces its library hours, Opinions Editor Sam Miner writes a response to the Florida shooting, and Catholic Studies founder Don Briel is in hospice. Designer Keely Gregory has today’s News in :90.