Students filled tables and were tapping their toes as this year’s first Student Musician Series performance, Lotus Eater, rocked Scooter’s during convo hour Thursday.
Lotus Eater played a collection of its own songs as well as a few covers, like the Beatles’ “Lady Madonna.” Andrew Smith, lead guitar and vocalist, said his band appreciates the opportunity to promote their music.
Name: Greg Hartung
Year: Senior
Major: Actuarial Science and Statistics
“After finals week last year, I had about a week vacation at home, and then went out to Hartford, Connecticut where I worked at ING in a summer actuarial internship, and in fixed income securities. I got back at the end of July, and went up to the Guntherland Trail in the Boundary Waters for about five days. I had about another week-and-a-half vacation there, then came to St. Thomas for operation managers’ training, starting on [Aug. 18]. Pretty full summer.”
With 15 returners, high-set goals and players who are ready to put everything on the court, the St. Thomas volleyball team is hoping to dominate the MIAC once again with a successful season.
Although a strong class graduated last year, lone senior Kyley Crotty has confidently accepted her role and is excited about leading her team as a captain. She said that putting all expectations aside and helping her team focus on what it can control is going to be the key to winning.
The Tommies are ranked seventh nationally in the American Volleyball Coaches’ Association poll.
A familiar face will be arriving this fall on campus: the green logo of Starbucks Coffee. Full espresso bars, featuring all of Starbucks’ hot and cold drinks, will now be available at Scooters and Beakers. Seattle’s Best, a Starbucks-owned company, will be brewed daily everywhere else, including The Grill and Food for Thought on the …
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