Author Archives: Anastasia Straley

Tommies react to Senate’s gay marriage vote

After passing the state Senate vote 37-30 on Monday, Gov. Mark Dayton’s promised signature is the last step in making Minnesota the nation’s 12th state allowing gay marriage and the first in the Midwest to do so outside of its legislature.

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On-campus tobacco ban one step away from passing

The president’s staff, including the Rev. Dennis Dease, passed an Undergraduate Student Government proposal that would ban tobacco use on campus Monday for final review in the fall.

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President-elect Julie Sullivan’s inauguration date set

As students, faculty and staff prepare to see the Rev. Dennis Dease enter retirement on June 30, preparations for university president-elect Julie Sullivan’s inaugural ceremonies are set for Thursday, Oct. 17 on the St. Paul campus. Continue reading

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Idowu earns NFL tryout

National Football League dreams are still alive for former defensive end Ayo Idowu, who is flying to Seattle for a tryout with the Seahawks next week. Continue reading

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African Night organizers update annual event

The show appeared to flow smoothly, but co-host senior Ayo Idowu said an evolving lineup caused impromptu thinking behind the scenes. Continue reading

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Sports in :60 – April 24, 2013

This is Sports in :60 for Wednesday, April 24, 2013.
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Boston students on lockdown while authorities search for bombing suspect

A manhunt that began early Friday morning in Boston continues as law enforcement searches for Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the 19-year-old college student and suspect in the Boston bombings who is still at large, according to the Associated Press. Continue reading

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News in :90 – April 16, 2013

This is News in :90 for Tuesday, April 16, 2013.
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Students react to Boston Marathon bombing

Not only did the event shock the nation, but it caused St. Thomas students to reflect and think about the future. Continue reading

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Senior boat party planners nix open bar

Logistics for the senior river boat party are still in the works, but organizers have announced updates, including the retraction of the open bar that was previously promised. Continue reading

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