For sophomores Allie Spaulding and Ellie Wolkow, two women’s basketball players, following in the footsteps of their sisters led them right to St. Thomas. Reporter Jacob Schneider has the story.
OPINION: James Dean’s post-humous CGI role is the endgame of Hollywood
James Dean died in a car accident in 1955. Sixty-three years later, James Dean will star in a Vietnam War film “Finding Jack.” Columnist True Dabill argues the CGI is the fountain of youth Hollywood’s been waiting for.
St. Thomas justice and peace students use World Cafe posters to spark discussion on race
After only one week, Mike Klein decided to take down the World Cafe on Racism posters from the library walls because of the tension and criticism that surfaced. Reporter Mia Laube has the story.
OPINION: Carbon farming is a step in the right direction
In March 2019, General Mills announced their mission to turn 100 million acres of farmland into regenerative agriculture by 2030. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters argues strategies like carbon farming help push eco-friendly practices forward.
St. Thomas men’s hockey loses second straight game
After a 4-2 loss against Trine University Friday night, the St. Thomas men’s hockey team could not rebound and lost its second game in a row 2-0 against Aurora University Saturday at Saint Thomas Ice Arena. Reporter Justin Amaker and photojournalist Sophia Primozich have the story.
Pad and tampon drive collecting products for women in need
With a goal of collecting 20,000 feminine hygiene products, the pad and tampon drive is collecting products for women in need until Dec. 20. Donations will go to the Department of Indian Work (DIW), a St. Paul based nonprofit working for interfaith action. Reporter Rachel Torralba has the story.
OPINION: White male politicians shouldn’t use words with prejudicial context
In response to the impeachment inquiry in October, President Donald Trump sent out a tweet comparing his situation to a lynching. Columnist True Dabill argues terms like “lynching” and “witch hunt” should only be used when their literal descriptions become reality.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Students present Archbishop Hebda with brand campaign
Archbishop Bernard Hebda of the St. Paul and Minneapolis Archdiocese joined St. Thomas students in communication and journalism adjunct professor Doug DeGrood’s writing for strategic communication course Thursday, Dec. 12. TommieMedia’s Althea Larson and Kat Barrett have the story.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Women’s basketball falls in overtime thriller
St. Thomas women’s basketball lost its second conference game in a row as Augsburg rallied to win 69-65 Wednesday at Schoenecker arena. Reporter Joey Swanson and Photojournalist Maxwell Collier have the story.
OPINION: Bypass popular destinations for more spontaneous travel
Overtourism, defined by Justin Francis of Responsible Travel, occurs when “too many visitors are in a particular destination at a given time.” Opinions Editor Maddie Peters argues overtourism intrudes on locals’ lives and impacts people from exploring another location or culture.
PODCAST: The Medium – Fan Theories
In episode seven of The Medium, hosts Maddie Peters and Reid Neeser discuss popular celebrity and entertainment fan theories and catch up with the latest news in arts and entertainment.
Team China beats St. Thomas women’s hockey in exhibition shootout
The St. Thomas women’s hockey team played an international exhibition game against a group of women representing China Tuesday at Saint Thomas Ice Arena, where Team China won 4-3 in a shootout. Reporter Justin Amaker has the story.
Provost Plumb, President Sullivan announce STEAM complex
A new Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) complex was announced in an email from Provost Richard Plumb to the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Engineering and College of Health faculty and was announced to all students, faculty and staff in an email from President Julie Sullivan.
Award-winning season for St. Thomas women’s soccer
For the third time, St. Thomas women’s soccer coach Sheila McGill won MIAC Coach of the Year, seven Tommie soccer players were selected for the 2019 all-MIAC team and two earned academic all-district, All-America honors. Reporter Mia Laube has the story.
OPINION: Unfair laws attack the student vote
The student turnout in the 2018 midterms was more than twice the rate of the 2014 midterms, but inconvenient voting processes have since hurt that higher number. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues some states are trying to suppress our voices.
