TommieMedia had the opportunity to walk through the Anderson Athletic and Recreation Complex Wednesday afternoon with St. Thomas trustee Lee Anderson, the benefactor of a $60 million dollar gift to construct the athletic complex and the upcoming Anderson Student Center.
Homecoming events feature first dance in new athletic complex
This year’s homecoming events will include St. Thomas’ first dance in the new Anderson Athletic and Recreation Complex field house Saturday night.
There was no homecoming dance last year because of construction. The dance will last from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m., and students should expect “a top-notch experience”, said Associate Director of Campus Life Matthew Gustafson.
Guatemala trip helps former journalist explore faith and become rabbi
Rabbi Will Berkovitz worked as a journalist for a number of years after graduating from St. Thomas in 1991.
But when he was sent to Guatemala to write a story, Berkovitz realized he wanted to do something completely different with his life.
Cell phone radiation linked to brain tumors, professor not buying it
Cell phone use could increase your chances of getting cancer, according to the recent book “Disconnected” by epidemiologist Devra Davis.
Davis analyzed results of past studies on cell phone radiation and said she found the risks are greatest for younger phone users who use their phones often. She wrote that radiation from cell phones could damage DNA and contribute to brain tumors.
Unstoppable offense: Tommies take down Hamline
Although St. Thomas has had no trouble putting points on the board this season, the Tommies had their biggest offensive explosion of the year Saturday.
St. Thomas scores 61 points in Hamline win
The Tommies scored five touchdowns in the second quarter, which helped establish a commanding lead. Junior quarterback Dakota Tracy threw for three touchdowns in the first half and was on the receiving end of another.
The Locker Room with Glenn Caruso – Oct. 14, 2010
Coach Glenn Caruso and junior Colin Tobin join TommieMedia reporter Jordan Osterman in the Locker Room to recap the game against Augsburg and to talk about the upcoming game against Hamline. Tobin talks about playing with his fellow running back Ben Wartman.
Volleyball extends winning streak to 14
The Tommie women’s volleyball team collected its 14th straight win Wednesday night at Schoenecker Arena after defeating Gustavus 3-1. With the win, St. Thomas remains tied for the MIAC lead with St. Olaf and Concordia.
Allies’ supporters reveal their true colors at National Coming Out Day event
Instead of the normal fall colors that blanket the lower quad this time of year, tables at Tuesday’s convocation hour were draped in the colors of the rainbow for Allies’ celebration of National Coming Out Day.
College Democrats and Republicans discuss upcoming election
College Democrats President Tyler Petersen and College Republicans Public Relations Coordinator John Hofmeister join TommieMedia reporter Zach Pagano to talk about how they are rallying support for their candidates.
Whether running or passing, Tommie offense looks good
As St. Thomas ran the ball over and over to run out the clock in Saturday’s win over Augsburg, it was making a total mess of things.
Sure, the Tommies were having all kinds of success pounding away at the Augsburg defensive line and stretching an already large lead, but weren’t they realizing how many yards they were gaining on the ground?
St. Thomas dominates second half against Augsburg in 55-17 win
Augsburg hung around in the first half, but St. Thomas dominated the final 30 minutes to bury the Auggies 55-17 at Palmer Field Saturday.
St. Thomas led 14-10 at halftime, but the Tommies scored 20 points in the third quarter to open up a lead that would only grow from there.
Protesters at St. Thomas law school rally against panel participants
Protesters gathered on sidewalks in front of the St. Thomas School of Law Thursday afternoon to voice their disapproval of panel discussion participants who they say condone torture.
The Locker Room with Glenn Caruso – Oct. 07, 2010
Coach Glenn Caruso and junior Dakota Tracy join TommieMedia reporter Jordan Osterman in the Locker Room to recap the game against St. John’s and to talk about the rest of the season.
Tommies will battle the St. John’s ‘hangover’ against Augsburg
The test for St. Thomas against Augsburg this Saturday at Palmer Field will not be how well the Tommies can play.
It will be how well they can play “hungover.”
