After months of hard work and deliberation, we the students of TommieMedia are thrilled to announce a new brand for our student-run news organization. From Fall 2024 onward, TommieMedia will be known as The Crest!
St. Thomas observatory and ‘star parties’ future to change with Anderson Arena construction
The future of the St. Thomas observatory — located on the top of the Anderson Parking Garage — might be in jeopardy due to construction on the Lee and Penny Anderson Arena. Madeline Mussay has the story.
Blinken will attend an urgent meeting with Caribbean leaders as Haiti’s violent crisis grows
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is scheduled to meet with Caribbean leaders in Jamaica on Monday as part of an urgent push to solve the spiraling crisis in Haiti, while pressure grows on Haiti’s Prime Minister Ariel Henry to resign or agree to a transitional council.
Commuter students face parking difficulties with Lot O closure, South Campus construction
Parking spaces have become more limited on campus due to the construction of the Lee and Penny Anderson Arena, and this lack of parking has created frustration among the university’s student commuters, as many have not been able to find open spots around campus. Studio Producer Abby Madsen has the story.
Supreme Court restores Trump to ballot, rejecting state attempts to ban him over Capitol attack
The Supreme Court on Monday unanimously restored Donald Trump to 2024 presidential primary ballots, rejecting state attempts to ban the Republican former president over the Capitol riot.
French Club at St. Thomas makes a return
St. Thomas’ student-led clubs faced big budget cuts in the fall of 2023, meaning the French club took a break from hosting its regular meetings. This semester, however, the club is back and better than ever. Opinions Editor Cecelia Wallace has the story.
Vigils held nationwide for nonbinary Oklahoma teenager who died day after school bathroom fight
Vigils took place across the nation for an Oklahoma teenager who died the day after a fight in a high school bathroom in which the nonbinary student said they were a target of bullying.
Demonstrators gather to protest Anderson Arena on Summit and Cretin avenues
A group of about 18 people gathered on the corner of Summit and Cretin avenues on Monday morning to protest the building of the new Lee and Penny Anderson Arena on South Campus. Opinions Editor Cecilia Wallace and reporters Daniela Kopřivová and Elaina Mankowski have the story.
St. Thomas joins Minnesota in mourning 2 officers, 1 firefighter killed at the scene of a domestic call
The University of St. Thomas campus joined a suburban Minneapolis community in mourning after learning that one of the three first responders who was shot and killed Sunday was a relative of an adjunct professor.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Snowfall on St. Thomas campus
On Thursday, Feb. 15, the University of St. Thomas community awoke to snow covering the St. Paul campus. Photographer Eli Anderson has the story.
2 men are charged with murder in the deadly shooting at Kansas City’s Super Bowl celebration
Two men charged with murder in last week’s shooting after the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade were strangers who pulled out guns and began firing within seconds of starting an argument, according to court documents released Tuesday.
Live theater performances return to St. Thomas after 15 years
Theater Club’s first Cabaret Night offered a completely free and chill event for casual performance on Dec. 2 at the Anderson Student Center. Madeline Mussay has the story.
9 Israeli soldiers killed as ground offensive continues in Gaza, despite US criticism
Palestinian militants carried out one of the deadliest single attacks on Israeli soldiers since the Gaza invasion began, killing at least nine in an urban ambush, a sign of the stiff resistance Hamas still poses despite more than two months of devastating bombardment.
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.