News in :90 – March 18, 2022

Russian President Vladimir Putin appeared at a huge flag-waving rally Friday at a Moscow stadium, Public defenders are poised to go on strike as early as Tuesday across Minnesota, where unionized attorneys say they’ve been pushed to the brink by routinely high caseloads that have become unmanageable amid the coronavirus pandemic, and Governor Tim Walz gave an updated plan on what to do with the state’s reasonably big surplus last Thursday.

News in :90 – Feb. 8, 2022

Retired Pope Benedict XVI asked for forgiveness Tuesday for any “grievous faults” in his handling of clergy sex abuses cases, a lung specialist testifies George Floyd could have been saved if Minneapolis police officers had moved him into a position to breathe more easily and five St. Thomas students were trapped on a January study abroad trip in Greece after testing positive for COVID-19. Web Manager Lauren Dettmer has today’s News in :90.

Sports in :60 – Dec. 3, 2021

St. Thomas men’s basketball defeated Crown College, St. Thomas women’s basketball fell to Northern Iowa and the St. Thomas swim and dive team received two TicketSmarter Summit League Swimmer of the Week awards this month. Web Manager Lauren Dettmer has today’s Sports in :60.

Associate Vice President of Principal and Leadership Gifts speaks, council members approved a new club and finance update overviewed at Nov. 4 USG meeting

Associate Vice President of Principal and Leadership Gifts Joe Plante discussed the Schoenecker Center, USG approved the creation of a design club and finance updates were given at the Undergraduate Student Government general council meeting Thursday, Nov. 4 at Scooter’s. University Affairs Editor Natalie Hoepner has the update.

News in :90 – Oct. 27, 2021

The first U.S. passport with an “X” gender designation was issued, the names of the jurors for the Derek Chauvin trial will be released, and seven positive COVID-19 cases were reported by the Center for Well-Being. Lauren Dettmer has today’s news in :90.

News in :90 – Sept. 15, 2021

California Governor Gavin Newsom remains in office after a recall vote, Minnesota House Democrats vote to expel Representative John Thompson from their caucus following allegations of domestic violence and questions about residency, and St. Thomas’ Center for Well-Being reports six positive COVID-19 cases during the first week of class. Web Manager Lauren Dettmer has today’s News in :90.

News in :90 – May 3, 2021

The European Union is proposing to ease visitor restrictions for vaccinated travelers, and St. Thomas students showcase their thrifted finds as they stay stylish without breaking the bank. Design Manager Lauren Dettmer has today’s News in :90.

INFOGRAPHIC: A year in COVID-19

A year has passed since St. Thomas announced the closure of campus due to the growing COVID-19 outbreaks around the country. Design Manager Lauren Dettmer has the story and graphic.