Reporter Jordan Kruger and Sports Editor Tom Pitzen sit down to talk about the St. Thomas football team’s loss to Bethel last weekend.
Tommie Chalk Talk – Oct. 28, 2014
Guitar ensemble performs in library
Members of the guitar ensemble held their first concert on Oct. 22 in O’Shaughnessy-Frey Library.
Weekend sports roundup: Volleyball beats Hamline
The St. Thomas volleyball and women’s soccer teams were victorious this weekend, while the men’s basketball team was ranked in the D-III Hoops preseason poll.
International graduate enrollment increases, undergraduate decreases
International enrollment in graduate studies at St. Thomas increased 48.4 percent from fall 2013, while undergraduate international enrollment decreased 5.2 percent this year.
IRT working to improve Wi-Fi on campus
Information Resources and Technologies began upgrading St. Thomas’ wireless network this month in response to frequent Wi-Fi outages this semester.
Men’s soccer ties St. Olaf in OT
The St. Thomas men’s soccer team tied its match against conference-leading St. Olaf, with neither team finding the back of the net in extra time.
More than right versus left
With elections in November, Opinions Editor Elliot Polsky says listening more to what nonpartisan groups have to say about politics is a way to regain meaningful political dialogue.
How many calories are in fun-sized Halloween candies?
From candy corn to Starbursts, Design Manager Genevieve Cossette found out how many calories are in your favorite Halloween candies.
Tommie Spotlight: Laura Swartz
St. Thomas junior Laura Swartz was named Miss Minneapolis Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes, allowing her to make her mark in local history.
Comeback falls short against Bethel
Quarterback John Gould led the St. Thomas football team to 24 second-half points, but the comeback attempt fell short as Bethel defeated the Tommies 35-24.
University hopes to boost out-of-state enrollment
Because of a recent decline in Minnesota high school graduates, St. Thomas is looking to ramp up out-of-state recruitment.
Clinton rallies with Minn. Democrats at Macalester
Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton encouraged students to get out and vote Thursday during a rally at Macalester College.
In Depth – Drunken driving
Wells Farnham, Public Safety crime prevention officer, joins Sports Editor Tom Pitzen to discuss the repercussions of drunken driving.
Students compete in ‘Running of the Nerds’
Computer science students put their mental and physical abilities to the test through obstacle courses and algebra problems Saturday.
Auggies serve a stinger to Tommies
Despite a valiant effort from its veterans on senior night, the St. Thomas volleyball team suffered a loss to Augsburg.