Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg will testify amid a privacy scandal, 10 Tommies were featured in a local business journal, and a spring snowstorm caused accidents around the state. Reporter Kyle Manderfeld has today’s News in :90.
Senior finds personal satisfaction, critical success in video production
St. Thomas senior and accounting major Chris Bales, co-founder and co-owner of Northern Nights Productions, had his most recent short film nominated for two awards at the 2018 Z-Fest Film Project on March 2.
St. Thomas, Twin Cities hit with second winter
A winter storm system dropped four inches of snow at St. Thomas. Check out some of the best scenes from the April snowfall, captured by Photographer Esmee Verschoor.
Professional community theater partners with students for performance project
St. Thomas partnered with Wonderlust Productions, a professional community-driven theater company, to create a performance project called “Dear Future Self.” It addressed ideas about the university’s slogan “all for the common good” and what the “perfect” Tommie would look like. On March 14, “Dear Future Self” was performed by St. Thomas students and Wonderlust Productions staff at Wednesday night in Scooters.
Sophomore economics major visits 20 countries
International economics major and Spanish minor Jake Sexton has traveled to more than 20 countries and has gained a large array of experiences during his time abroad.
Como Zoo conservatory hit with spring fever
The conservatory at the Como Zoo in St. Paul is in full bloom. Reporter Natalie Hall takes a closer look at both the plants on display and the person in charge of the exhibit.
10 Tommies recognized in MSP Business Journal
Ten people affiliated with St. Thomas in some capacity were featured in the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal “40 Under 40” list, which recognizes business excellence in the Twin Cities.
News in :90 – April 3, 2018
St. Thomas has a new club on campus that aims to help bridge the political divide, students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas high school in Parkland, Florida started carrying clear plastic backpacks Monday, and the Oklahoma teachers rally for higher pay continues for a second day.
Bridge St. Thomas provides student-led middle ground for political discussion
Bridge St. Thomas, a club founded by senior Matt Kearney, is a haven for students with differing political views to engage in civil discussion about varying topics.
New student startup aims to help refugees
Two St. Thomas seniors, one a former refugee, started an apparel company designed help nonprofits and spread hope to refugees.
News in :90 – March 23, 2018
Top Stories for this week is out now, Red Lake police uncover the bodies of two fisherman, and a teen dies in the aftermath of the Maryland school shooting. Reporter Kat Barrett has today’s News in :90.
Top Stories – March 22, 2018
The U.S State Department issued a travel warning for the Quintana Roo Mexico and over 500 members of the St. Thomas community participated in the March of our Lives demonstration. Join anchors Brady Halbmaier and Emily Sweeney for the latest on those and more on Top Stories, a rundown of TommieMedia’s top content from the past two weeks.
News in :90 – March 22, 2018
The U.S. State Department issued a security warning on March 9 to American travelers headed to Quintana Roo, Mexico. YouTube tightened its restrictions on firearms videos, St. Thomas launches a television marketing campaign and more than 40 billion photos have been shared on Instagram. Reporter Taylor Shupe has today’s News in :90.
Cardboard exhibit at Science Museum fosters engineering, innovation
The Science Museum of Minnesota opened its Cardboard Engineering Gallery in January to promote innovation and design in children. It ran through March 15. Video reporter Charlie Siddons explored how the exhibit could be a good learning opportunity for all ages.
State Department warns spring break tourists to Mexico after local violence
The U.S. State Department issued on March 7 a security warning to American travelers headed to Quintana Roo, Mexico, a state with popular spring break destinations like Playa del Carmen, Cancun and Cozumel.
