The University of St. Thomas strongly discourages university faculty, staff and students from traveling internationally, after announcing its plan to close its Bernardi campus in Rome following an outbreak of the novel coronavirus in northern Italy.
Amy Klobuchar is ending her Democratic presidential campaign and plans to endorse former Vice President Joe Biden. The Minnesota senator’s decision to leave the race came just 18 hours before Super Tuesday in 14 states, including Minnesota.
On Saturday, Feb. 15 the reality TV show “Love Island” recruited potential contestants at Surly Brewing Co. in Northeast Minneapolis. Reporter Annie Terry has the story.
With the Mall of America only miles away, St. Thomas students need not look further than Murray Hall to find affordable earrings. That’s because first-year student Penny Groethe, creator of Penny’s Piercings, can whip up a pair in minutes. Chief Video Editor Taylor Shupe and Reporter Mia Laube have the story.
Senior forward Elijah Hannah led the floor in rebounds, but the No. 2-ranked Tommies came up short, losing to No. 1-ranked St. John’s 82-63 in the men’s basketball MIAC championship at Sexton Arena Saturday night. Production Editor Kat Barrett has the story.
Brett Gravelle scored two goals against the Johnnies, leading the St. Thomas men’s hockey team to a 4-1 win Saturday at the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center, advancing the Tommies to the MIAC championship for the first time since 2017. Reporter Andres Tejeda and University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker have the story.
Political issues in the United States and Europe, such as immigration and international trade, have recently split the electorate into two sides. Columnist Gustavo Gutierrez-Nidasio argues that while this split might be ideological, the approach that both sides use, populism, is the same.
First-year forward Justin Kelley took in two goals for St. Thomas, helping the No. 4-ranked St. Thomas men’s hockey team to end No. 5-ranked Gustavus’ season, winning 3-2 Thursday at Saint Thomas Ice Arena. University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker has the story.
The No. 2-ranked St. Thomas men’s basketball advances to the MIAC Playoff Championship after defeating No.5-ranked Saint Mary’s 79-66 Thursday night at Schoenecker Arena. Reporter Mae Macfarlane and Videographer Song Johansen have the story.
Sophomore forward Brynne Rolland’s team high 23 points wasn’t enough for the No. 3-ranked St. Thomas women’s basketball team, who lost 73-61 in the MIAC semifinal game against Augsburg Thursday at Si Melby Hall Gymnasium. Reporter Joey Swanson has the story.
Winless the past five games, the No. 4-ranked St. Thomas women’s hockey team lost in the MIAC quarterfinals to No. 6-ranked Saint Mary’s 4-1 Thursday at Saint Thomas Ice Arena. Chief Video Editor Taylor Shupe and University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker have the story.
Three members were sworn in, a candidate for sophomore class senator spoke to the council and 31 clubs were funded at the Feb. 20 Undergraduate Student Government general council meeting. University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker has the story.
There has been a long-running debate on what the dirtiest object in a bathroom is. Columnist True Dabill argues the answer is our hands, and to prevent disease we must wash them more often.
Amber Darge’s third quarter three-pointer pushed the No. 3 seed St. Thomas women’s basketball past the No. 6 seed St. Kate’s Wildcats 68-55 in the first round of the MIAC playoffs Tuesday night at Schoenecker Arena. Reporter Andres Tejeda and Photographer Drew Bouman have the story.
Folding towels at the AARC in the morning, preventing societal collapse in the afternoon— all in a day’s work for Michael Andregg. Reporter Mia Laube has the story.
