Mark Dienhart, St. Thomas’ executive vice president and chief administrative officer, was the recipient of the 1975 “Mr. Tommy” Award, now known as the Tommie Award.
Tommie Award spotlight: Mark Dienhart
Tommie Award spotlight: Steve Fritz
Steve Fritz, athletic director and men’s basketball coach, was the recipient of the 1971 “Mr. Tommy” Award, now known as the Tommie Award. This year’s recipient will be the 81st in school history.
St. Thomas students, clergy weigh in on new confession app
Preparing for confession in the Catholic Church has gone digital. IPhone users can download an app that allows them to collect their thoughts and keep track of their sins before they go to the confessional.
Men’s tennis beats St. Cloud State 9-0
The St. Thomas men’s tennis team swept St. Cloud State University Sunday with a 9-0 win.
Despite having three players out due to family emergency, injury and sickness, the Tommies shut out the Huskies with good net play and dominant serves.
Men’s hockey playoff bound after 7-2 Bethel victory
Senior Andrew Kappers’ two goals and two assists Saturday helped lead the St. Thomas men’s hockey team to a 7-2 victory over Bethel and earn a spot in the MIAC playoffs.
After recording a hat trick against Bethel Friday night, Kappers’ two goals Saturday capped a seven-point weekend for the senior, who led St. Thomas to victory in his final regular-season game as a Tommie.
Senior Andrew Kappers’ two goals and two assists Saturday helped lead the St. Thomas men’s hockey team to a 7-2 victory over Bethel and earn a spot in the MIAC playoffs.
Women’s hockey dominates Royals 5-2
The St. Thomas women’s hockey team hit the net hard Friday night to secure a 5-2 win over the Bethel Royals.
The Locker Room with Terry Peck – Feb. 10, 2011
Coach Terry Peck, senior Alex Frank and junior Peter Wright join Senior Reporter Brian Woitte in The Locker Room.
Officials clear former SJV rector after suicide note mention
Spokesmen for St. Thomas and the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis said Wednesday they will not investigate former St. John Vianney Seminary Rector the Rev. William Baer.
Students, staff trying to stay warm
With temperatures dipping below zero for the second consecutive day, St. Thomas students and staff members are trying to find ways to stay warm.
Some students have developed their own strategies to cope with the projected 15-below-zero wind chills.
St. Thomas students not ‘Academically Adrift,’ research shows
In a time of increasing tuition costs, a new book has raised alarm about how much students actually are learning at college. But research shows that academic growth at St. Thomas is high.
Men’s tennis gets first win in new home
Peter Wright’s gutsy performance Saturday afternoon at the Anderson Athletic and Recreation Complex helped the St. Thomas men’s tennis team defeat the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and get its first victory of the season.
Women’s basketball gets revenge in 61-50 win over St. Kate’s
Surviving St. Kate’s strong second-half effort, the St. Thomas women’s basketball team escaped with a 61-50 win Saturday at home; an important win as the MIAC playoffs approach.
The Tommies were prepared for an aggressive game against St. Kate’s and were motivated to win after losing 73-68 to the Wildcats Jan. 15.
Men’s hockey ties St. Olaf, stays third in MIAC
The majority of the first period was a heated battle for the net and good ice position. Harder hits ensued, as each team seemed determined to put the other on the ice.
The Locker Room with Jeff Boeser – Feb. 3, 2011
Coach Jeff Boeser and senior captain Andrew Kappers and sophomore goalie Tyrone Simcoe join TommieMedia reporter Dan Cook in the Locker Room.
Egypt’s unrest hits home for St. Thomas students
The recent turmoil in Egypt has had a personal impact on some members of the St. Thomas community, including international student Nermeen Salem from Alexandria, Egypt.