St. Thomas’ Playful Learning Lab worked in collaboration with the Grammy award-winning band OK Go on a movement called “Art Together Now.” Sam Larson and Cam Kauffman have the story.
St. Thomas collabs with OK Go for ‘Art Together Now’
St. Thomas first-years finally experience start-of-year ceremonies in May
St. Thomas held a much delayed March through the Arches for the class of 2024, an event usually held before classes start in the fall to signify the start of a student’s college career, on Friday, the last day of classes in the spring. Elijah Todd-Walden has the story.
St. Thomas QSA, Center for Well-Being celebrate one year of Qmmunity
St. Thomas’ Queer Straight Alliance and Center for Well-Being recently celebrated their one year anniversary of Qmmunity, which has provided students who identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community on campus an inclusive, safe space, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Reporter Josie Morss has the story.
St. Thomas to offer expanded dining options to dietary restricted students next year
St. Thomas Dining Services said dining options at the View and Northsider will return to normal next fall and plans to advertise the Individual Dietary Needs Form, better educate students about food provisions and fully open the G8 Station, which provides options to students with the top eight food allergens. Cam Kauffman, Josie Morss and Ava Wilk have the story.
Masks still required on campus following CDC announcement
St. Thomas will continue to require face coverings and social distancing protocols despite the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s updated guidance and Gov. Tim Walz lifting Minnesota’s statewide mask mandate, according to an email from the University Action and Response Team Friday morning.
News in :90 – May 14, 2021
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention eased indoor mask-wearing guidance Thursday and the University of St. Thomas hosted a Lavender Graduation Ceremony on May 13. Ad/PR Representative Sarah Gottfredsen has today’s News in :90.
AP: Following CDC guidelines, Walz to end Minnesota mask mandate
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said Thursday that state will allow people to ditch their masks meant to slow the spread of the coronavirus, an announcement that followed new federal recommendations on face coverings.
AP: CDC: Fully vaccinated people can largely ditch masks indoors
In a move to send the country back toward pre-pandemic life, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday eased indoor mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people, allowing them to safely stop wearing masks inside in most places.
AP: Judge postpones trial for 3 ex-cops charged in Floyd’s death
The trial of three former Minneapolis police officers charged with aiding and abetting in the death of George Floyd will be pushed back to March 2022, in part to allow the publicity over Derek Chauvin’s conviction to cool off, a judge ruled Thursday.
News in :90 – May 13, 2021
Jim Klobuchar, a longtime Minnesota newspaper reporter, and columnist and the father of u.s. senator Amy Klobuchar died Wednesday and St. Thomas dining services is in the process of purchasing a food truck, which is expected to be on campus in early August. Reporter Safiya Mohamed has today’s News in :90.
St. Thomas holds first Lavender Graduation ceremony
The University of St. Thomas hosted a Lavender Graduation Ceremony on May 13, which celebrated the accomplishments of LGBTQ undergraduate and graduate students. Owen Larson and Lauren Dettmer have the story.
St. Thomas student creates website to help others find COVID-19 vaccine sites
Senior Austin Murr created COVIDvaccinate.me, an online website that allows St. Thomas community members and others to locate pharmacies with available COVID-19 vaccines. Natalie Hoepner and Lauren Dettmer have the story.
AP: Jim Klobuchar, columnist and US senator’s father, dies at 93
Jim Klobuchar, a longtime Minnesota newspaper reporter and columnist and the father of U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, has died after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
News in :90 – May 12, 2021
The St. Thomas tennis teams will be cut next year, violence continues to escalate in the Middle East and House Republicans ousted Liz Cheney as the No. 3 GOP leader. Web Manager Hallie Doce has today’s News in :90.
St. Thomas Dining Services buys food truck for campus events
St. Thomas Dining Services is in the process of purchasing a food truck, which is expected to be on campus in early August, to spice up food options in concessions and on campus. Reporter Natalie Hoepner has the story.