Traveling outside your comfort zone is important and an experience with no equal. Columnist Zaid Khan argues people’s comfort zones should not keep them from traveling or seeking experiences they have always thought about.
The NCAA canceled all remaining winter and spring championship games, including this Saturday’s matchups between the St. Thomas and St. John’s men’s basketball teams and the St. Thomas and Lake Forest men’s hockey teams, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a statement from NCAA president Mike Emmert Thursday. TommieMedia and the Associated Press have the story.
General spectators will not be allowed to attend Saturday’s Tommie-Johnnie basketball game in Collegeville, Minnesota, following an NCAA announcement Wednesday afternoon that was driven by concerns over COVID-19. TommieMedia’s Justin Amaker and Emily Haugen have the story.
St. Thomas has been recognized as a Military Friendly School for the third straight year, moving up to a bronze level designation. Reporter Burke Spizale has the story.
Minnesota health officials on Wednesday confirmed the state’s fourth and fifth cases of the coronavirus. Meanwhile, the University of Minnesota announced it would suspend in-person instruction at its five campuses at least through April 1.
Geek culture is more mainstream than ever before, but it’s not without its criticisms. Columnist True Dabill argues the typical male physique seen in superhero films and other mediums sets impractical standards of male beauty.
The St. Thomas baseball team swept UW-La Crosse, winning their first game 5-1 and the second game 3-1, giving coach Chris Olean his 300th and 301st career wins. University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker and Reporter Andrés Tejeda have the story.
The St. Thomas men’s hockey team will be playing No. 8 Lake Forest (Ill.) College on Saturday at Alumni Memorial Fieldhouse in the first round of the NCAA tournament.
On Feb. 24, Weinstein was found guilty of a criminal sex act in the first degree and rape in the third degree. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues Weinstein’s conviction could finally change how society views sexual assault and eventually eliminate victim-blaming.
Sophomore forward Luke Radetic scored twice for the Tommies, leading the No. 4 MIAC-ranked St. Thomas men’s hockey team to a 3-2 win against No. 2 MIAC-ranked Concordia-Moorhead for the MIAC championship Saturday at the Moorhead Sports Center. University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker has the recap.
Sophomore guard Anders Nelson scored 22 points as the No. 4-ranked St. Thomas men’s basketball team held off No. 8 Wisconsin-Platteville 73-70 Saturday in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Bo Ryan Court. University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker and Reporter Joey Swanson have the story.
Sophomore guard Anders Nelson scored 27 points on 8-of-15 shooting as St. Thomas overcame a nearly eight-minute scoring drought before pushing past St. Norbert 67-60 in the first round of the Division III Men’s Basketball Championship at Bo Ryan Court Friday night. University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker and Reporter Joey Swanson have the story.
Minnesota health officials said Friday the state has its first confirmed case of coronavirus. The Associated Press has the story.
In episode number three of Cold Facts, Hot Takes, Mae Macfarlane and Kayla Mayer talk about Princess Diana and the mysteries surrounding her death.
On Tuesday, Feb. 4, St. Thomas English professor Todd Lawrence had a stroke. He lost the ability to read and has trouble with word recall. Reporter Annie Terry has the story.
