In this week’s edition of “Connected.”, St. Paul’s social host ordinance starts Dec. 12, two students start textbook exchange program, study abroad causes distance between relationships and parking changes take place over holiday break.
Connected. – Dec. 3, 2009
In this week’s edition of “Connected.”, H1N1 vaccine arrives on campus, new federal law will make it tougher for students to get credit cards, college students using dangerous weight control methods, mild temps keep construction ahead of schedule, men’s basketball looks for another successful season.
Mullee, Ney crowned MIAC Athletes of the Week
Senior Peter Mullee and junior Becca Ney were named MIAC Athletes of the Week in men’s and women’s swimming.
Both swimmers were honored for their performances at Macalester’s Roger Ahlman Invitational, where each won three events.
Men’s bball crushes No. 9-ranked Wooster, starts 2-0
The men’s basketball team swept the Wooster, Ohio, tournament this weekend with wins over Heidelberg University and the College of Wooster.
Connected. – Nov. 19, 2009
In this week’s edition of ‘Connected.’, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops debates the amount of authority bishops have at Catholic colleges, students hold “die-in” to protest the School for Americas, more college graduates are entering the military, pigs chow down on left-over caf food, and the UST Dance Team will compete in national competition.
Volleyball’s Foster an All-American again
Junior volleyball player Emily Foster was named an All-American for the second straight season.
Foster led the nation in assists this season and was recently named MIAC Player of the Year.
Women’s CC finishes fourth at regionals
The women’s cross country team tied for fourth Saturday at the NCAA regional tournament at Grinnell, Iowa.
Men’s CC headed to nationals
The men’s cross country team qualified for the national tournament as it tied for first place in the NCAA regional Saturday at Grinnell, Iowa.
‘Connected.’ – Nov. 12, 2009
In this week’s edition of ‘Connected.’, structural issues are being addressed in Brady Hall, solar panels to be installed on Brady Hall by spring semester, St. Paul’s social host ordinance goes into effect next month, mobile flu clinic helps with H1N1 screenings, colleges are turning to G-Mail to save money, and registration starts Nov. 16.
Men’s and women’s CC compete at NCAA regionals Saturday
Both the men’s and women’s cross country teams will compete Saturday at the NCAA Central Regional Tournament at Grinnell College in Iowa. The men’s team enters the race ranked No. 22 in the country, while the women sit at No. 23.
‘Connected.’ – Nov. 5, 2009
In this week’s edition of ‘Connected.’, Opus $1 million prize winner announced, Target’s restructuring doesn’t affect on-campus interviews, Sitzmann Hall opens for class and the German Club selected to help celebrate tearing down of the Berlin Wall.
Men’s hockey starts out 1-0-1
Junior Rob Johnson’s late game goal was enough for the men’s hockey team to force a 1-1 tie with St. John’s Sunday night at the MIAC Showcase held at the Bloomington Ice Garden.
Men’s CC places third in MIAC behind Hamline, Olaf
The men’s cross country team finished third behind Hamline and St. Olaf in the MIAC championship Saturday. The Tommies were led by sophomore Ben Sathre’s third place finish and senior Brian Sames’ seventh place finish.
Women’s CC finishes third in conference
The women’s cross country team took third place behind Carleton and Bethel in the conference championships Saturday. Junior Allie Metzler led the Tommies with a 10th place finish, and senior Kelly Russ contributed points as well coming in 15th. Both received All-MIAC distinctions. Russ was All-MIAC all four years of her collegiate career. The tournament …
Women’s soccer secures second place in MIAC
Senior Erin Sprangers scored the game’s only goal in a 1-0 win over St. Mary’s Saturday. Senior Kirsten Moran assisted on Spranger’s goal as St. Thomas moved to 8-2-1 in the MIAC and secured a second place finish in the conference standings.