This is News in :90 for Friday, Dec. 6, 2013.
News in :90 – Dec. 6, 2013
Nelson Mandela, 20th century colossus, dies at 95
Nelson Mandela, who became one of the world’s most beloved statesmen and a colossus of the 20th century when he emerged from 27 years in prison to negotiate an end to white minority rule in South Africa, has died. He was 95.
Archdiocesan list of abusive priests has connections to St. Thomas
Priests with St. Thomas connections are on the list of clergy accused of sexually abusing minors, which was released by the Archdiocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis Thursday.
Minn. archdiocese reveals accused priests’ names
The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis on Thursday disclosed the names of 34 priests who have been accused of sexually abusing minors, following months of criticism that church leaders mishandled such allegations.
News in :90 — Dec. 5, 2013
This is News in :90 for Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013.
Love Your Melon to mobilize mission with 13-state tour
Love Your Melon plans to mobilize its mission of making a difference for cancer patients when its founders embark on a nationwide mobile head-shaving campaign in January.
Logistics and funding jeopardize campus volunteer event
Issues associated with bringing mobile packing to campus might require other arrangements for a Feed My Starving Children volunteer opportunity.
News in :90 — Dec. 4, 2013
This is News in :90 for Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013.
School of Engineering summer camp wins first Tekne Award
The Tekne Awards recognized a total of 15 Minnesota organizations this year. St. Thomas’ School of Engineering was given its Tekne for STEM education and digital learning.
Archdiocese to release names of accused priests
After receiving approval from Ramsey County Court, the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis plans to release information Thursday relating to priests who have been credibly accused of sexually abusing minors.
News in :90 — Dec. 3, 2013
This is News in :90 for Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013.
Senior takes first runner-up crown in Miss Minnesota USA
After more than a year of preparation, St. Thomas senior Jessica Scheu was awarded first runner-up out of 39 competitors in the Miss Minnesota USA pageant Sunday.
News in :90 – Dec. 2, 2013
This is News in :90 for Monday, Dec. 2, 2013.
Judge orders names of accused priests released by Dec. 17
Two Roman Catholic dioceses in Minnesota have about two weeks to disclose the names of 46 priests deemed to have been credibly accused of sexually abusing minors, a judge ruled Monday.
Profiles of the 2014 Tommie Award nominees
St. Thomas Student Affairs released the names of 23 seniors who have been nominated for the 2014 Tommie Award Monday.