St. Thomas student Grace Wallin suggests it’s time to redefine how we communicate in this TommieMedia Letter to the Editor.
Neighbor complaints, stolen headphones and more in this week’s public safety briefs
Check out this week’s public safety briefs.
PODCAST: BrightSide Produce fights Minneapolis food deserts
Following their shared passion to combat food deserts, St. Thomas professor Adam Kay and youth intern Adam Pruitt created BrightSide Produce to serve Minneapolis communities.
You are welcome here, US colleges assure overseas students
In response to concerns about anti-immigrant sentiment, some U.S. colleges are making new efforts to help international students feel welcome and reassure them of their safety.
Tommies split with Royals, remain atop the MIAC
Shortstop Zach Gottfredsen hit the game-winning single into right field for the Tommies (23-12 overall, 15-3 MIAC) in game two after giving up the first game to the Royals (29-7 overall, 14-4 MIAC) 3-2 in eight innings.
New Campus Ministry staff strives for diverse faith representation
Three new positions — Jewish, Protestant, and Muslim chaplains — have recently been filled at the Center for Ministry in an effort to provide a place for education and guidance in a variety of faiths.
Stereotypes: Their relevance on this campus and how to end them
St. Thomas student Justine Bowe discusses campus stereotypes in this Letter to the Editor.
Stop prioritizing St. Thomas’ reputation over student well-being
Opinions editor Letizia Mariani suggests St. Thomas’ lack of transparency prioritizes its reputation over the well-being of its students.
Former Tommie Charlie Dowdle invited to Jaguars minicamp
Former St. Thomas tight end Charlie Dowdle will be headed to Jacksonville, Florida for the Jaguars minicamp next week. Dowdle, a 2015 All-American, got a similar opportunity last year from his hometown NFL team, the Chicago Bears.
Students protest racism at liberal arts college in Minnesota
One black student, Samantha Wells, found an anonymous note on her car windshield Saturday calling her a racial slur.
Men’s lacrosse outlasts Saint John’s, wins UMLC D-II championship
Despite numerous penalties in the final quarter, the St. Thomas men’s lacrosse team held off St. John’s to win 16-11 in the Upper Midwest Lacrosse Conference Division II championship.
St. Kate’s drops interior design program
The University of St. Catherine announced Feb. 2 that it will be dropping its interior design program for financial and low enrollment reasons, affecting St. Thomas students who are enrolled as an interior design major as part of the ACTC program.
Tommie Lacrosse rallies past NDSU, sets up championship rematch with Johnnies
Senior Ryan McNeil scored the go-ahead goal and had an assist on the game-tying goal as the Tommies defeated North Dakota State 8-6 in the UMLC semifinals Saturday at Mahtomedi High School.
OPINION: The problem with extreme patriotism
Columnist Samantha Miner discusses patriotism, nationalism and the danger of them in excess.
Emerald ash borer infestation spreads, pushes back reforestation
So far in 2017, about 800 ash trees in St. Paul have been cut down because of emerald ash borer, and neighbors are now left waiting for the stumps to be removed
