With more than seven miles of sidewalk, one parking ramp and parking lots galore, Grounds Supervisor Bob Reed and his crew have a lot of areas to clear, making sure all ice and snow are removed.
Grounds crew uses 3,000 pounds of salt to fight ice
Opinions bubble about soda pop study
A recent University of Minnesota study suggests people who drink at least two bottles of pop per week are twice as likely to develop pancreatic cancer.
Dr. Jill Manske, St. Thomas biology professor, has been following the study and said high fructose corn syrup, found in regular pop, is the main ingredient to blame.
News in :90 – Feb. 22, 2010
This is News in :90 for Monday, Feb. 22, 2010.
Flu outlooks mixed with H1N1 cases declining
Last fall, the St. Thomas campus was buzzing about H1N1, hand sanitizer was flying off the shelves at the C-Store, and students and staff were taking extra precautions to prevent further spread of the illness.
After initial concern, USG funds Allies conference
The motion was tabled last Sunday after a USG general council member voiced concern about whether the content of the conference was in agreement with the university’s mission statement.
University to cut 50 staff positions, December commencement
St. Thomas illustrated its increased focus on providing affordable education with the release of its annual budget Friday, Feb. 19.
Alumni: Don’t expect free use of athletic center
Students who will graduate before the Anderson Athletic and Recreation Complex opens may never have a chance to use the facilities for “free,” although no official plans have been made yet.
News in :90 – Feb. 19, 2010
[slidepress gallery=’nin-2.19.10′] This is a special budget edition of News in :90 for Friday, Feb. 19, 2010.
Tuition and fees rise 3.5 percent; classes may get bigger
St. Thomas’ Board of Trustees Thursday approved a 3.5 percent increase in undergraduate tuition and fees for next year. University administrators noted class sizes may increase at the same time.
Meal plan donations raise almost $2,500 for Haiti
St. Thomas students donated 965 meals from their meal plans to support relief efforts in Haiti last week. Junior Brian Osende independently organized the fundraiser to benefit the American Refuge Committee and Haiti Outreach, Inc.
News in :90 – Feb. 18, 2010
[slidepress gallery=’nin-2.18.10′] This is News in :90 for Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010.
Ritterspach talks of efforts ‘to do good after friend’s death’
Friends and family packed O’Gara’s Bar and Grill Wednesday for a night of music and celebration.
Lawmakers propose bill to track missing persons
Minnesota lawmakers are proposing a bill they hope will make it easier to find missing persons.
Rep. Sheldon Johnson of St. Paul will hold a press conference Thursday to discuss a bill that would require cell phone companies to hand over information that shows the whereabouts of a cell phone of a missing person.
New student-run business delivers on late-night cravings
For those who wish Taco Bell had a delivery service, or yearn for a few Wendy’s junior bacon cheeseburgers delivered to their door after a night out, fret no longer. Delivery Dominance is at your service.
News in :90 – Feb. 17, 2010
[slidepress gallery=’nin-21710′] This is News in :90 for Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010.