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In the News: Kevin Sauter on Political Rhetoric
In the NewsThe United States has seen an uptick in violence, most recently demonstrated by the murder of Charlie Kirk. Kevin Sauter, University of St. Thomas professor emeritus, spoke to KARE 11 on the development. From the story: The murder of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk during an appearance in Utah on Wednesday marked another dark chapter for the United…
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In the News: Tyler Schipper on Interest Rate Cuts
In the NewsTyler Schipper, economist and associate professor at the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with KARE 11 about how Federal Reserve interest rate cuts could affect Americans. From the story: “We might see some changes in mortgage rates and some downward pressure would be great for people who are… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on August Inflation Numbers
In the NewsTyler Schipper, an economist and associate professor at the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, spoke to CNN and WCCO Radio about recent inflation numbers. The consumer price index for August reveled a continued rise in inflation. The development follows labor statistics showing weakening job growth. From the CNN story: Consumer… -
In the News: Jessica Hodge on Hate Crimes
CAS NewsThe FBI classifies the Annunciation mass shooting as a hate crime. Jessica Hodge, associate professor of justice and peace studies, spoke to MPR News about the terminology and its reasoning. From the interview: Here to explain how officials might look at defining the crime and why they might do so is Jessica Hodge. She's a… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on AI’s Impact on Entry-Level Jobs
In the NewsTyler Schipper, an economist and associate professor at the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, spoke to KSTP-TV about the economy and how starting a career is becoming more difficult due to the impact of artificial intelligence. From the story: “It’s harder to find that first job for college graduates,… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on Furniture Tariffs
In the NewsTyler Schipper, an economist and associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, spoke to ABC News about the implication of furniture tariffs. The Trump administration has threatened to tax American companies that import furniture. From the story: President Donald Trump in recent days threatened to slap tariffs on furniture, which would… -
Sticker Shock on a Stick: St. Thomas Students Track Inflation at State Fair
In the NewsAt the Great Minnesota Get-Together, it’s not just the food that’s fried; wallets are feeling the heat too. University of St. Thomas students created the first-ever “On a Stick Index” to track State Fair inflation. The inaugural project, modeled after the Consumer Price Index (CPI), revealed how much more Minnesota fairgoers are paying for iconic… -
In the News: Economics Students Reveal State Fair Favorites Are Pricier
In the NewsTyler Schipper, an economist and associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, recently was interviewed on KARE 11 and KSTP regarding the “On a Stick Index” he developed with students to track price increases of popular items at the Minnesota State Fair. From the KARE 11 story: Every… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on Producer Price Index
In the NewsTyler Schipper, an economist and associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, spoke to CNN about the latest producer price index. From the story: Costs were sharply on the rise for producers and manufacturers in July, a sign that higher prices could soon filter down to American consumers.… -
In The News: Julia Rodrigue Aims to Row Her Way to the Olympics
In the NewsJulia Rodrigue '25 is a University of St. Thomas graduate who loves competing, and on a whim she competed in a sport she never tried before joining the St. Thomas Club Rowing team. Three years later, the Hudson, Wisconsin, native became a national champion. WCCO-TV featured Rodrigue, showing how this alumna who majored in political…