Snuffy’s Malt Shop on Cleveland Avenue closed its doors on July 25. For 36 years, the restaurant has served the community with affordable food and malt options, located only a short walk away from St. Thomas. Production Editor Emily Haugen has the full story.
For tip-earning positions, employers are allowed to pay less than minimum wage if the tips received would ultimately equal minimum age earnings. Columnist Maddie Peters argues that because tipping is not a required gesture, businesses should not rely on this added income when paying tip-earning employees.
Since spring semester wrapped up last month, construction crews have been working to renovate the Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas and build the Iverson Center for Faith and two residence halls. Reporter Justin Amaker captured some photos of the construction progress on Wednesday.
A study by Northeastern University senior Alex Frandsen found that female candidates were described more negatively in the media than male candidates. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues that the solution to this is that voters need to consider whether they dislike a candidate because their behavior is violating gender norms or because their platform is unpalatable.
At St. Thomas, an estimated 10 students every semester need some sort of assistance getting around campus and through the university’s buildings. Special assignments reporters Emily Sweeney and Noah Brown followed one student for a day to document what kind of challenges those in with mobility limitations face on the St. Paul campus.
Participation trophies are rooted in the idea that “everyone is a winner.” Columnist Maddie Peters argues that society should teach kids how to bounce back after failure and to realize they will not always be the best at something.
Aloe Blacc headlined the Tommie Fest spring concert on May 18 in Schoenecker Arena at the University of St. Thomas. Josie Dunne was the concert’s opening act. Photographer Drew Bouman captured some of the concert’s highlights.
St. Thomas music industry students launched a new concert series on May 15 featuring two local bands, Static Panic and Graveyard Club.
The No. 3 St. Thomas women’s club lacrosse placed fifth at the Division II WCLA national championship Saturday, May 11 in Virginia, Beach, Virginia. Reporter Brennan Campbell has the full story.
After almost 100 years in the conference, St. Thomas will be removed from the MIAC. The decision will affect all sports.
The evil deeds of sadists like Jeffrey Dahmer and Ted Bundy are encapsulated in popular documentaries, movies and TV shows. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues that while it’s natural to be curious about their motivations, the curiosity becomes dangerous when media producers skim over the victims and the brutality of the crimes.
Wendy Wyatt, the current associate vice provost for undergraduate studies, has been appointed to replace her supervisor, Robert Riley, as vice provost of academic affairs. She will take over the role July 1.
The new curriculum changes at St. Thomas will go into affect for the fall 2020 semester. Design Manager Emilia Fredrickson breaks down the changes.
Angela Kasper Broeker, St. Thomas director of choral activities and music professor, is leaving the university. Kasper Broeker will be in charge of the choral music education students at Western Washington University in Bellingham, Washington in the fall.
In episode two of The Medium, Maddie and Reid talk Met Gala with TommieMedia Director Solveig Rennan and sit down with St. Thomas Professor Elizabeth Wilkinson to talk about her local band Wilkinson James.
