A new report sheds light on how world leaders, politicians, billionaires, and other have used offshore accounts to shield assets collectively worth trillions of dollars, Pope Francis and dozens of religious leaders signed a joint appeal to commit to ambitious climate targets and Minnesota Republican activists picked former state Senator David Hann as the next leader of their party. Reporter Owen Larson has today’s News in :90.
Though St. Thomas requires that all community members get the COVID-19 vaccine, some have opted out of the mandate for medical, religious or conscientious reasons. Even with a 88% vaccination rate as of September 29, the University Action and Response team, a group of community leaders advising St. Thomas officials on pandemic prevention protocol, is monitoring COVID-19 infections and is prepared to tighten on-campus restrictions if needed.
Rob Aspholm, the chair of Civic Engagement Voter Engagement and Education-Advocacy, and Amy Gage, Director of Neighborhood and Community Relations, spoke about the importance of voting; Auxiliary Services Associate Vice President Mitchell Karstens noted the new public safety pillars; and the budget and club finance guidelines were discussed at the Undergraduate Student Government general council meeting on Sept. 23. University Affairs Editor Natalie Hoepner has the update.
University of San Diego junior kicker Brandon Eickert hit a 31-yard field goal with 4:00 remaining, sending St. Thomas to a 27-24 loss Saturday at Torero Stadium in San Diego, California.
Junior forward Luci Bianchi scored the game-winning third period goal in the St. Thomas women’s hockey team’s 2-1 win Saturday, earning the Tommies first Division I win against Bemidji State University at St. Thomas Ice Arena in Mendota Heights.
Minnesota will have all the more reason to call itself the State of Hockey when the St. Thomas hockey teams begin Division I play this fall, joining an already crowded field of Minnesota schools.
The St. Thomas women’s hockey team couldn’t find the back of the net in a 3-0 losing effort to Bemidji State University, taking 31 shots on goal to Bemidji’s 33 during their home opener Friday night at St. Thomas Ice Arena in Mendota Heights.
St. Thomas’ transition to Division I isn’t just a label change for student-athletes; it means facing off against bigger, faster and stronger opponents.
Drugmaker Merck will soon ask health officials to authorize its experimental COVID-19 pill and the St. Thomas Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion addressed a visit from a TikTok personality. Reporter Luana Karl has today’s News in :90.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court says Justice Brett Kavanaugh has tested positive for COVID-19.
The Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion sent an email Thursday afternoon addressing a TikTok personality that visited the St. Paul neighborhood earlier that day. Angeline Terry has the story.
St. Thomas assistant volleyball coach David Ganser and outside hitters Lauren Galvin and Fran Egan join TommieMedia’s Justin Amaker in The Locker Room to talk about their upcoming games against North Dakota on Thursday, Sept. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 2.
St. Thomas students gathered to denounce white supremacy, the CDC is encouraging people to get the flu shot, and the number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose for the third straight week. Mia Laube has today’s News in :90.
St. Thomas community members gathered at John Monahan Plaza Tuesday afternoon to denounce white supremacy and call for a culture of accountability and respect after signs referencing a known white supremacist group were placed on campus.
St. Thomas students gathered to denounce white supremacy and threats against lawmakers are at a historical high. Angeline Terry has today’s News in :90.
