Academic scores and student engagement have been on a decline since COVID-19 brought changes to education, and first-year St. Thomas students are facing unprecedented academic challenges. Sabrina Thompson has the story.
USG discusses potential academic calendar changes and spring elections
The Undergraduate Student Government discussed potential changes to the academic calendar and USG spring elections on Thursday, Nov. 16. University Affairs Editor Gwynnevere Vang has the story.
St. Thomas football narrowly bests San Diego 20-14 in overtime
A 16-yard touchdown in overtime by junior running back Hope Adebayo pushed the St. Thomas football team into a narrow 20-14 victory after a bye week in a tightly-matched game against the University of San Diego on Saturday in San Diego. Managing Editor Owen Larson has the story.
St. Thomas basketball rushes UW-River Falls 101-62
Junior guard Jade Hill scored 26 points in the St. Thomas women’s basketball team’s 101-62 thrashing of UW-River Falls Saturday afternoon at Schoenecker Arena. Adam Mueller has the story.
St. Paul voters elect city council members; pass 1% sales tax
Voters across Minnesota took to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 7, to vote in the 2023 general election. TommieMedia’s Studio Producer Abby Madsen has the election results.
The “Saw” franchise: A misunderstood jumble of gory sincerity
“If there is one thing you cannot fault the “Saw” movies for, it is committing to the blood-spurting bit.”
Kevin Lynch makes the argument that the “Saw” franchise is more than its “gory” and “trashy” reputation.
St. Thomas basketball gears up for third year in the Summit League
The St. Thomas men’s and women’s basketball teams open their 2023-24 seasons with away games on Monday, Nov. 6. Reporter Adam Mueller has the season preview.
USG invites President Robert Vischer to discuss 2025 Strategic Plan
The St. Thomas Undergraduate Student Government invited President Robert Vischer to talk about increasing national student enrollment, staff diversity and alumni/graduate engagement on Thursday, Oct. 26. University Affairs Editor Gwynnevere Vang has the story.
Anderson Arena funding nears completion as St. Thomas adjusts to D1 costs
Fundraising for the Lee and Penny Anderson Arena is “nearing the finish line” to reach its $131 million goal by the beginning of November, according to Senior Associate Athletics Director Ben Fraser. Kevin Lynch has the story.
Election Day 2023: who and what’s on the Ballot?
St. Paul will hold a general election on Tuesday, Nov. 7. Check out TommieMedia’s election guide for what will be on the ballot. Reporter Claire Blum has the story.
St. Thomas football steamrolls Marist, extending home win streak to 30
The St. Thomas football team defeated the Marist College Red Foxes 49-14 on a chilly Saturday afternoon at O’Shaughnessy Stadium. Karl Warner has the story.
USG meeting discusses Public Safety body cams; swears in new members
The Undergraduate Student Government invited Public Safety Director Zach DuBois to discuss changes to public safety and swore in new members on Oct. 19. University Affairs Editor Gwynn Vang has the story.
OPINION: Modern media is too focused on multiverses
Executive Director Gillian Farinella advocates against the overuse of multiversal sub-plots in modern media.
Tommie football nabs 38-6 victory against Stetson
Playing without injured first-year quarterback Tak Tateoka, St. Thomas football secured a 38-6 victory against Stetson University on Saturday afternoon in DeLand, Florida. Managing Editor Owen Larson has the story.
Large first-year class raises on-campus housing concerns
The first-year class of the Fall 2023 semester is the second largest first-time first-year class, with a total of 1,526 students. 1,485 of those students are students from the United States, while the rest are international students. Madeline Mussay has the story.