St. Thomas men’s basketball forward Parker Bjorklund ended his career with 1,210 points, finishing No. 26 in program history. His journey to get to that final season was anything but ordinary. Sports CME Adam Mueller has the story.
Kendall Shostak explores the benefits of walkable communities, and argues that college campuses should not be the only pedestrian-focused places in the United States.
“Suitcase schools” nationwide are defined by vacant campuses, Friday afternoon to Sunday evening, as students head home for the weekend. Opinions CME Cecilia Wallace asks the question: Is St. Thomas a “suitcase school?”
Parking spaces have become more limited on campus due to the construction of the Lee and Penny Anderson Arena, and this lack of parking has created frustration among the university’s student commuters, as many have not been able to find open spots around campus. Studio Producer Abby Madsen has the story.
Despite a heroic effort from junior goaltender Jake Sibell, St. Thomas fell to Bemidji State and their star performers 3-1 in a Saturday night showdown at St. Thomas Ice Arena. Karl Warner has the story.
Five different goal scorers and 20 saves from their graduate student goaltender Calla Frank led the St. Thomas women’s hockey team to a thrilling 5-4 overtime victory on Saturday in the final regular season game of the year. Karl Warner has the story.
St. Thomas swimming and diving coach Scott Blanchard resigned on Jan. 23, one month before the Summit League Championships. Sports CME Adam Mueller has the story.
As environmental concerns take center stage with the consistent rise in greenhouse gas pollution, a certain pop icon’s impact on the planet is receiving a closer examination. Opinions CME Cecilia Wallace asks: why are other celebrities not being held to the same standards as Taylor Swift for their carbon emissions?
The Undergraduate Student Government invited Athletics Director Phil Esten to discuss St. Thomas’ move into Division I sports, while USG also discussed special elections and club awards at the first Undergraduate Student Government meeting of the semester on Thursday, Feb. 8. USG CME Gwynnevere Vang has the story.
Grace Hall residents expressed frustration after construction on the Lee and Penny Anderson Arena suddenly diverted walking paths to the dorm Tuesday morning. AP Wire CME Kevin Lynch, University Affairs CME Gwynn Vang and reporter Elaina Mankowski have the story.
The St. Thomas football program announced the recruitment of 12 players on Wednesday for National Signing Day, marking the beginning of the 2024 regular signing period for Division I football. AP Wire Editor Kevin Lynch has the story.
Graduate forward Parker Bjorklund’s 19 points and the team’s smothering defense powered the Tommies past Oral Roberts 85-63 Thursday night at Schoenecker Arena. Sports Editor Adam Mueller has the story.
Four students were elected into the Undergraduate Student Government general council and were sworn in at the last general council meeting of the semester on Dec. 14. USG Editor Gwynn Vang has the story.
Kevin Lynch lists the final half of his ranking of the top 30 movies of 2023.
Junior center Jo Langbehn played through foul trouble to score 14 points for the St. Thomas women’s basketball team in its 78-55 loss to the University of Wisconsin–Madison on Wednesday night at Schoenecker Arena. Adam Mueller has the story.
