The bitterly polarized U.S. Senate narrowly confirmed Brett Kavanaugh on Saturday to join the Supreme Court, delivering an election-season triumph to President Donald Trump that could swing the court rightward for a generation after a battle that rubbed raw the country’s cultural, gender and political divides.
United States of first-year Tommies
TommieMedia previously reported that the class of 2022 is the largest first-year class in St. Thomas’ history, according to preliminary data from the Office of Student Data, Analytics, and Reporting. Designer Manager Christine Hastings maps out where the students are from.
Volleyball sweeps Augsburg, continues win streak
The St. Thomas volleyball team’s outside hitter Fran Egan tallied 13 kills against Augsburg Wednesday, leading the team to a 3-0 victory. The Tommies dominated the first two sets 25-13 and 25-14, and won the final set 25-20 against the Auggies for their fifth-consecutive win.
“Presidential Alert” emergency test reaches St. Thomas phones at different times
The Federal Emergency Management Agency scheduled its first national wireless test of the emergency alert system at 1:18 p.m. CDT Oct. 3. Some St. Thomas students received the alert sporadically, or not at all.
PODCAST: Keep the Ball Rolling with Glenn Caruso
In episode three of Keep the Ball Rolling, hosts Noah Brown and Brady Halbmaier talk about the growing disparity in MIAC football. Tommie football coach Glenn Caruso joins the crew in studio.
Men’s soccer wins thriller against rivals St. John’s 2-1
First-year defender Jack Barry scored the game-winning goal for the St. Thomas men’s soccer team Tuesday, helping the team escape with a 2-1 victory over St. Johns.
Founder’s Day celebration 100 years after Archbishop John Ireland’s death
The St. Thomas community celebrated Founder’s Day 100 years after the death of Archbishop John Ireland on Sept. 25 in the Anderson Athletic and Recreation Complex. Theology professor Bernard Brady spoke to the community about Ireland’s vision as a thinker, intellectual and activist.
Women’s club soccer rolls into its first season
St. Thomas has a new women’s club soccer team founded by juniors Stephanie Schaffer and Rachel Reineke. The team won its first game of the season against the University of Wisconsin-River Falls’ soccer club and tied its second game against the University of Minnesota Duluth soccer club.
Students, employees react to Child Development Center closure
The Child Development Center’s impending closure and replacement by The Center for Well-Being has stirred up negative reactions from students, employees and families. President Julie Sullivan sent an email on Sept. 13 announcing the CDC will close at the end of the school year and The Center for Well-Being will open fall 2019.
Largest first-year class arrives at St. Thomas
With 1,643 new students on campus, the 2018 first-year class is the biggest in St. Thomas’ history, according to preliminary data from the Office of Student Data, Analytics, and Reporting.
Football rolls past Cobbers 46-7, improves to 4-0
Halfback Josh Parks scored three touchdowns at Jake Christiansen Stadium as the St. Thomas football cruised past Concordia-Moorhead 46-7.
AP: Bankruptcy court OKs settlement for clergy sex abuse victims
A U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge has approved a reorganization plan for the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis that will compensate victims of clergy sex abuse.
Volleyball downs Oles 3-1, extends streak to 3
The St. Thomas volleyball team extended its win streak to three Wednesday at Schoenecker Arena after defeating St. Olaf in four sets.
St. Thomas law professor calls for Kavanaugh FBI investigation
St. Thomas law professor Mark Osler is one of three former supporters of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh calling for an investigation into sexual misconduct allegations.
PODCAST: Keep the Ball Rolling with Matt Mitchell
In episode two of Keep the Ball Rolling, Brady, Noah and TJ talk about the Tommie football season and the Cleveland Browns finally getting a win. Tommie linebacker Matt Mitchell joins the crew in studio.
