Despite bringing the score to a one-point game late in the second half, the St. Thomas men’s basketball team fell to rival St. John’s 57-50 Saturday in front of more than 1,700 fans at Schoenecker Arena.
Men’s hockey atop MIAC after last-second win
St. Thomas forward Tanner Barnes buried a goal with eight seconds remaining in regulation to give men’s hockey a 4-3 win over Hamline on Friday night at the St. Thomas Ice Arena.
OPINION: ‘Thoughts and prayers’ are not sufficient
Following the 30th mass shooting in the U.S. this year, Opinions Editor Sam Miner argues that offering “thoughts and prayers” is no longer sufficient.
Men’s hoops prepares for third-ranked Johnnies
The Tommie men’s basketball team takes on St. John’s, the No. 3 team in the nation, in its final game of the regular season. Reporter Brady Halbmaier highlights what to watch for in this year’s Tommie-Johnnie showdown.
Coffee Bene changes hours for library location
The Coffee Bene location in the O’Shaughnessy-Frey Library has reduced its hours significantly, now closing at 4 p.m. on weekdays.
First-year student dies in car accident
St. Thomas first-year student Joseph Sarne died Tuesday, Feb. 6 after a rollover car accident on Interstate 35 near Duluth the prior Saturday.
US official: Florida high school shooter identified
A former Florida high school student is in custody after he allegedly opened fire at his former school Wednesday, killing at least 17 people.
Catholic Studies founder in hospice care after leukemia diagnosis
Don Briel, the founder of the Catholic Studies program at the St. Thomas, is in hospice care after being diagnosed with an untreatable form of leukemia last month.
Art institute’s ice maze dazzles Super Bowl crowd
The Minnesota Institute of Art’s ice maze, which was open from Feb. 1 through Feb. 4, drew large crowds during pre-Super Bowl festivities.
AP: Shaun White’s Olympic gold a highlight of Day 5
Shaun White earns the U.S. its 100th overall medal at the Winter Olympics, and several events have been postponed due to severe weather conditions. Learn more in the latest from Pyeongchang.
Bylaws updated, clubs funded in Feb. 8 USG meeting
Updates to the USG voting system were among the four amendments to the organization’s bylaws approved at the most recent general council meeting. University Affairs Editor Solveig Rennan has a full update from the event’s proceedings.
Dance team caps season with Super Bowl performance
The St. Thomas dance team capped its season with a halftime performance at Super Bowl LII, headlined by Justin Timberlake.
Valentine’s Day by the numbers
An estimated $19.6 billion will be spent this year on Valentine’s Day. Designer Keely Gregory lays out some of the numbers associated with the February holiday.
Youngblood wins 2018 Tommie Award
Senior Annie Youngblood was selected as the winner of the 2018 Tommie Award, which recognizes a student who “best represents the ideals of St. Thomas Aquinas through scholarship, leadership, and campus involvement.”
Art history gallery to open first exhibit in OEC
After a push from the art history department to create a gallery space for its art collections, St. Thomas will open an exhibition later this month in the O’Shaughnessy Education Center.
