Some St. Thomas seniors won’t be entering the work force after graduating but will be giving back to the community through volunteer work.
Some seniors choose year of service after graduation
Scooter’s chef talks about move to Anderson Student Center
Scooter’s chef Tom Herschbach joined TommieMedia reporter Alex Keil in the studio to discuss what the food will be like when Scooter’s moves to the new student center.
The Locker Room with John Tschida – May 10, 2011
Softball assistant coach Brad Horstman and senior Sydney Marquardt join senior reporter Jordan Osterman in The Locker Room.
John Tschida: Hall of fame coach
Tschida was inducted into the Saint Mary’s University Hall of Fame in August and will be inducted into the 2011 class of Mancini’s Hall of Fame, which honors those who started their sports careers in St. Paul.
Softball wins eighth consecutive MIAC playoff championship
The Tommies won the MIAC playoff championships for the eighth consecutive year after beating the Gustavus Gusties 10-2 Saturday afternoon. The Tommies advance to the NCAA tournament for the 14th time in the last 15 years.
Softball wins both games, in pursuit of MIAC title
Senior pitchers Cassie Smith and Biz Sitzmann allowed only one combined run over a two-game span as the top-seeded St. Thomas softball team (38-4) defeated fourth-seed Hamline 7-0 and second-seed Gustavus 3-1 at home Friday afternoon in the MIAC playoffs.
Senior pitchers Cassie Smith and Biz Sitzmann allowed only one combined run over a two-game span as the top-seeded St. Thomas softball team (38-4) defeated fourth-seed Hamline 7-0 and second-seed Gustavus 3-1 at home Friday afternoon in the MIAC playoffs.
The Locker Room with Terry Peck – May 5, 2011
Tennis coach Terry Peck, senior Kevin Walker and senior Madeline Gail join senior reporter Brian Woitte in The Locker Room.
More professors than usual retiring this year
Typically anywhere from two to five professors retire each year, said Joseph Kreitzer, vice president of academic affairs. But this year 21 professors are retiring due to a special retirement option.
Senior Class Gift Committee brings yoga to the quad
The class was similar to a C1 entry-level class at CorePower, designed around a Vinyasa style of yoga. Vinyasa yoga is one of the most commonly practiced styles in the West.
iPhone location tracking worries some
Sophomore Andrew Kjos was worried after hearing that Apple could track users’ locations through their iPhones. Other St. Thomas faculty and staff give their opinions on the issue.
Students raise more than $28,000 for Relay for Life
Forty teams registered for the event, which lasted from 7 p.m. April 30 to 7 a.m. May 1, to raise money for cancer research. About 350 students helped raise $28,520, an increase from last year’s $28,000.
The Locker Room with Joe Sweeney – April 28, 2011
Women’s track and field coach Joe Sweeney and freshman Emily Van Heel joined reporter Hannah Anderson in The Locker Room to talk about the season and the team’s trip to the Drake Relays this weekend.
Blackboard to get a ‘new look and feel’ this summer
Elizabeth Smith, a St. Thomas instructional process analyst, said Blackboard needed improvements after 10 years of existing relatively unchanged.
Readers move inside for Poetry on the Patio event
Library Director Dan Gjelten hosted the event, which included readings from senior Tommie Award winner Daniel Carr, sophomore Joe Docter and staff member Laurie Dimond.
University to offer two new global history courses
One course is called the Middle East and North Africa in global perspective. The other class, East Asian civilizations in global perspective, will be an in-depth look at China, Japan or Korea, depending on when the course is offered.