This is News in :90 for Thursday, March 13, 2014.
News in :90 — March 13, 2014
Students welcome rising temps as spring nears
With spring less than two weeks away, students across campus are enjoying the warmer weather in St. Paul.
Public Safety warns against hazardous marijuana extract
Butane hash oil is becoming increasingly popular across the country, but Public Safety officials are warning against making and using it.
Prosecutors won’t charge Minnesota archbishop
Archbishop John Nienstedt will not face criminal charges in connection with an allegation that he inappropriately touched a boy in 2009.
1 dead in NYC building explosion, 15 injured
An explosion has leveled a New York City apartment building, killing one person and injuring 15 others.
Green Line to change busing near campus
The new Light Rail line will provide more transportation opportunities to students and changes to St. Thomas’ shuttle pickup and dropoff location.
Catholic Sisters Week celebrates good works of nuns
Sisters past and present are celebrated March 8 through 14, and St. Thomas Sister Katarina Schuth said she has a lot to celebrate.
News in :90 – March 11, 2014
This is News in :90 for Tuesday, March 11, 2014.
Commuters anticipate an end to winter parking woes
After several snow emergencies and parking restrictions this year, commuter students are looking forward to putting a winter of difficult parking behind them.
Planning begins for new apartments near campus
Cullen LLC has announced plans to build a four-story apartment complex near Finn Street and Grand Avenue.
Alumnus and explorer to deliver graduation speech
St. Thomas alumnus Daniel Buettner will speak to the largest graduating class in the university’s history.
USG plans for new app, Motivational Mondays
USG President Jenna Johnson said the app has already been created and will undergo final testing in April before its release in May.
St. Thomas grieves Carleton students killed in crash
Friends of the three students killed in a car accident on Feb. 28 mourned the loss with the Carleton community.
Students share insight for next year’s USG
Students had a chance to submit suggestions and questions to Undergraduate Student Government during Thursday’s Tommie Talk event.
Regional choral conference to feature Chamber Singers
The St. Thomas Chamber Singers were selected to participate in the American Choral Directors Association North Central region conference over spring break.