This is News in :90 for Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013.
News in :90 – Oct. 23, 2013
News in :90 – Oct. 22, 2013
This is News in :90 for Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2013.
The ‘skinny’ on weight-based discrimination
More than 68 percent of Americans are considered overweight or obsese, and many reported weight-based discrimination in employment, education, and healthcare.
Sullivan grants four winter break gift days
President Julie Sullivan said last week that she will continue the tradition of paid gift days with four additional paid vacation days during winter break.
Pedestrian struck by vehicle near Cretin and Summit intersection
A male pedestrian was struck by a car while crossing the street at the corner of Summit and Cretin avenues Monday.
Student kills teacher, hurts 2 boys at Nev. school
Police are investigating a shooting at Sparks Middle School in northern Nevada that has injured at least two boys.
News in :90 – Oct. 21, 2013
This is News in :90 for Monday, Oct. 21, 2013.
2013 international enrollment is record-high
A report showed a record-high 436 international students at St. Thomas, a number that has increased for the past five years.
Study shows leaf waste affects water quality
A study shows decaying leaves from storm drains have caused phosphorus to pile up in bodies of water, affecting more than 140 lakes in the Twin Cities.
Archbishop Flynn resigns from St. Thomas trustees
The retired Archbishop of St. Paul and Minneapolis, Harry Flynn, has resigned as chairman of the University of St. Thomas Board of Trustees.
Kira Steger’s family plans to lay her to rest
Now that Kira Steger’s husband has been convicted of murder in Minnesota, a Wisconsin family plans to lay her to rest.
Community celebrates Sullivan’s inauguration
About 900 people attended a ceremony to watch Julie Sullivan’s inauguration as St. Thomas’ 15th president.
News in :90 — Oct. 18, 2013
This is News in :90 for Friday, Oct. 18, 2013.
Police ask abuse victims to come forward
St. Paul police on Thursday asked anyone who has been a victim of sexual abuse by a priest to come forward and report their experiences to law enforcement.
Sullivan ‘poised’ to lead as 15th president
After serving as St. Thomas’ president for more than three months, the university officially inaugurated Julie Sullivan as its 15th president Thursday afternoon.