[slidepress gallery=’nin-5.6.10′] This is News in :90 for Thursday, May 6, 2010.
Next year’s freshman class could be largest ever
St. Thomas has more confirmed deposits for next year’s freshman class than ever before.
For the 2010-2011 school year, 1,493 students have put down their class deposits to be Tommies. At this time last year, St. Thomas had 1,337 deposits.
Nearly 1,300 pledge in Special Olympics campaign
Nearly 1,300 students, 1,248 to be precise, pledged to stop using the word “retard” or “retarded” last week as part of the Special Olympics’ national “Spread the Word to End the Word” campaign.
News in :90 – May 5, 2010
This is News in :90 for Wednesday, May 5, 2010.
Checking up on the Anderson Athletic and Recreation Complex
The Anderson Athletic and Recreation Complex is still 4 months away from opening, but TommieMedia was given a second guided tour to check up on its progress.
Since TommieMedia’s last tour in March, some of the floors have been painted purple.
Students line up two hours early for Jordin Sparks tickets
Students wanting to see Jordan Sparks perform on campus waited in line Tuesday morning at the Box Office & Expeditions to get their free wristband to the concert.
News in :90 – May 4, 2010
This is News in :90 for Tuesday, May 4, 2010.
News in :90 – May 3, 2010
This is News in :90 for Monday, May 3, 2010.
Graduation gowns going green
Some universities, including St. Thomas, will trade in polyester graduation gowns this spring in favor of biodegradable and recyclable options.
Despite USG efforts, no majors on diplomas this year
The Undergraduate Student Government investigated the practice this year as one of its strategic goals, but found it’s not feasible.
Relay for Life participants raise $27,600
Relay for Life was held at St. Catherine University from 7 p.m. April 30 until midnight due to inclement weather.
Scrolling text on campus TVs to continue for 2-3 weeks
The scrolling message on the top of campus televisions will continue for the next two to three weeks, said Nate Shuff, digital video integration coordinator for IRT.
News in :90 – April 30, 2010
This is News in :90 for Friday, April 30, 2010.
Teeter-totter, clothesline events spread awareness about domestic abuse
Luann Dummer Center Director Corinne Corvalho sat down with TommieMedia to talk about how recent visible events on campus have raised awareness about domestic violence.
Social Work Club president previews ‘Box Town’ event
Social Work Club will host an event Thursday night that gives students, faculty and staff a taste of homelessness and poverty.