The Undergraduate Student Government invited Athletics Director Phil Esten to discuss St. Thomas’ move into Division I sports, while USG also discussed special elections and club awards at the first Undergraduate Student Government meeting of the semester on Thursday, Feb. 8. USG CME Gwynnevere Vang has the story.
Grace Hall residents raise concerns about new walking path
Grace Hall residents expressed frustration after construction on the Lee and Penny Anderson Arena suddenly diverted walking paths to the dorm Tuesday morning. AP Wire CME Kevin Lynch, University Affairs CME Gwynn Vang and reporter Elaina Mankowski have the story.
St. Thomas football adds 12 recruits on National Signing Day
The St. Thomas football program announced the recruitment of 12 players on Wednesday for National Signing Day, marking the beginning of the 2024 regular signing period for Division I football. AP Wire Editor Kevin Lynch has the story.
St. Thomas men’s basketball trounces Oral Roberts 85-63
Graduate forward Parker Bjorklund’s 19 points and the team’s smothering defense powered the Tommies past Oral Roberts 85-63 Thursday night at Schoenecker Arena. Sports Editor Adam Mueller has the story.
USG swears in new members and discusses administrators breakfast at final general council meeting
Four students were elected into the Undergraduate Student Government general council and were sworn in at the last general council meeting of the semester on Dec. 14. USG Editor Gwynn Vang has the story.
RANKING: Top 30 movies of 2023
Kevin Lynch lists the final half of his ranking of the top 30 movies of 2023.
St. Thomas women’s basketball falls to Wisconsin 78-55
Junior center Jo Langbehn played through foul trouble to score 14 points for the St. Thomas women’s basketball team in its 78-55 loss to the University of Wisconsin–Madison on Wednesday night at Schoenecker Arena. Adam Mueller has the story.
USG appoints a transfer senator, discusses election timeline and approves a club name change
The Undergraduate Student Government announced that the spring election voting dates will be on Dec. 12 and Dec. 13 on TommieLink. The general council also appointed a spring transfer senator and approved the Pre-Health club’s name change to Pre-Med/PA. University Affairs CME Gwynn Vang has the story.
St. Thomas students benefit from learning second languages
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 78% of the population of the United States only speaks English. This statistic highlights the English-centered mindset when it comes to communication in America. Kevin Callahan has the story.
Is fast fashion more common with college students?
Fast-paced fashion trends are on the rise, and college students have a critical role to play in the unsustainable practice. Cecilia Wallace has the story.
RANKING: Top 30 movies of 2023
Kevin Lynch lists the first half of his top 30 movies of 2023 ranking, to round out a year filled with blockbuster hits and surprise releases.
Raheem Anthony passes 1,500 career points in victory over UW-Milwaukee
Graduate guard Raheem Anthony’s passed 1,500 career points during the St. Thomas men’s basketball team’s victory over UW-Milwaukee 75-71 Wednesday at Schoenecker Arena. Adam Mueller has the story.
OPINION: My St. Paul restaurant starter kit
For out-of-state students, finding places to eat around St. Thomas can be a challenge. Nyah Rich gives her recommendations on places to dine out in St. Paul.
St. Thomas facilities management works to limit Mississippi River pollutants
While pollutants like sediment, phosphorus, and bacteria have been decreasing in the Mississippi River, nitrogen and chloride have risen over the past forty years, according to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Sydney Dorsey has the story.
Who is “anonymous”: a look into the anonymity of Fizz
The social media app Fizz has gained popularity with St. Thomas students over the past year, promising anonymity for all users, granted they provide a St. Thomas institutional email address. Sydney Dorsey has the story.