The silent protest in Anderson Student Center has started. The protest is in response to an incident last week, when a St. Thomas student found a racial slur posted on his dorm room door.
Facebook Live: Sydney Simpson of BESA discusses today’s sit-in
Director Noah Brown speaks with Sydney Simpson, public relations and marketing chair of BESA, ahead of today’s sit-in.
Volleyball smothers Hamline, honors seniors
Middle blocker Julia Spacek guided the volleyball team to its fifth-straight victory Wednesday night at home, downing the Hamline Pipers for the 11th time in a row.
Letter to the Editor: Administration must do more to combat on-campus racism
MacGroveland neighborhood resident Anne Brandrud calls on university administration to follow up on the protocol for hate crimes. She argues that a lack of concrete action could discourage future students of all races from attending St. Thomas.
Two members sworn in, 17 clubs funded in Oct. 11 USG meeting
Two members were sworn in, 17 clubs were funded, special election candidates and two guests presented at the Oct. 11 Undergraduate Student Government general council meeting.
PODCAST: Keep the Ball Rolling with Dave Lee
In the sixth episode of Keep the Ball Rolling, hosts Noah Brown and Brady Halbmaier discuss playoff chances for both St. Thomas soccer teams and the football team’s rebound against Carleton. WCCO play-by-play announcer Dave Lee joins the crew in studio.
Students, administration react to third racial slur on campus in three years
Students and faculty attended an open dialogue Tuesday in response to a racial slur incident that happened last week. This is the third incident regarding the same racial slur in the last three years at St. Thomas.
Students, clubs discuss racial slur in open dialogue meeting
St. Thomas students gathered at the Black Empowerment Student Alliance and ASIA club general meeting Tuesday to discuss the racial slur written on a first-year student’s door in Brady Hall. The Twitter thread below was tweeted live by Chief Story Editor and Social Media Manager Solveig Rennan during the event.
University community responds to racial slur
Two events responding to the use of a racial slur last week on campus have been planned for Tuesday and Thursday during convo hour this week.
A new way to make an impact on campus
The Impact Project will be a year-long annual project that focuses on fundraising for different areas of campus each year. This year, students will be able to participate in the Impact Project by purchasing items that focus on sustainability initiatives.
The mastermind behind Division III’s best defensive unit
Wallie Kuchinski, defensive coordinator of the St. Thomas football team, coaches a unit that is top-ranked in the MIAC and fourth overall in Division III. Last year, his defense made national headlines for allowing only 21.9 net rushing yards, the fewest by any NCAA football team in one season.
Healthy fall habits
As students adjust to their fall class schedules, many encounter issues with their physical and mental health. Designer Emilia Fredrickson outlines healthy habits for students to follow during the school year.
Club volunteer system undergoes change
Students and clubs have a new way of counting volunteer hours. Each club’s nominated volunteer coordinator will meet with the Tommies Together Volunteer Center to identify and approve a nonprofit partner with whom at least two thirds of the club will complete one group volunteer project each year.
Football shuts out Carleton 68-0
A running game highlighted by nine rushing touchdowns propelled the St. Thomas football team to a 68-0 shutout against Carleton.
UPDATE: St. Thomas sophomore found unresponsive, died of natural causes
St. Thomas sophomore Katherine Mullen was found unresponsive Friday morning and later pronounced dead. Authori This story will be updated as more information becomes available.