Coping with concussions at St. Thomas

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In the wake of the NFL’s crackdown on helmet-to-helmet contact, a recent Mayo Clinic Summit on traumatic brain injuries in hockey, and a head injury that sidelined Minnesota Twins player Justin Morneau for more than half the season, concussions have become a prevalent issue at every level of modern-day sports.

In the wake of the NFL’s crackdown on helmet-to-helmet contact, a recent Mayo Clinic Summit on traumatic brain injuries in hockey, and a head injury that sidelined Minnesota Twins player Justin Morneau for more than half the season, concussions have become a prevalent issue at every level of modern-day sports.

Trick or treat: Tommies choose trick in Gustavus win

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Coach Glenn Caruso must have caught the Halloween spirit.
On the eve of the October holiday, Caruso dug into his playbook bag and pulled out plenty of tricks on the way to a 43-6 win Saturday at Gustavus .

Coach Glenn Caruso must have caught the Halloween spirit.

On the eve of the October holiday, Caruso dug into his playbook bag and pulled out plenty of tricks on the way to a 43-6 win Saturday at Gustavus .

Allies, Campus Ministry try to lessen GLBT intolerance

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The suicides and bullying of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students in recent weeks have raised questions about campus tolerance.

St. Thomas conducted a climate study in 2007 to assess diversity and inclusion on campus. Results showed that GLBT students, faculty and staff were “the recipients of the most negative and disparate treatment,” according to the executive report.

Caruso: Tommies are “8-0 and good to go”

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The Tommies are 8-0 in the regular season for the first time since 1956. The victory over Bethel made St. Thomas the sole leader in the MIAC conference. And with only two conference games remaining in the regular season, the Tommies are inching closer and closer toward a MIAC championship and undefeated season.