This is News in :90 for Thursday, Feb. 21 with University affairs editor Solveig Rennan.
News in :90 – Feb. 22, 2018
Augsburg ends men’s basketball’s 12-year MIAC championship run
Augsburg defeated the St. Thomas men’s basketball team 67-55 on Wednesday evening in the first round of the MIAC playoffs, likely putting an end to the Tommies’ season.
Chemistry professor wins John Ireland award
Tom Ippoliti won the 2017 John Ireland Presidential award, which recognizes exemplary work as both a teacher and scholar.
Winter Olympics breakdown
The 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang are expected to cost about $13 billion. Learn more as Designer Keely Gregory breaks down the best stats from this year’s global contest.
‘Sustainable fashion’ a growing trend in St. Paul
A new trend in the clothing industry promotes minimal impact on the environment while providing high-quality products. Reporter Benton Johnson explores how this trend affects a St. Paul business.
Sports in :60 – Feb. 20, 2018
St. Thomas men’s hockey backup goalie Andrew Rohkohl was named MIAC men’s hockey player of the week. Women’s goalie Kenzie Torpy also was named MIAC player of the week. Men’s and women’s swim and dive both took home the MIAC title. This is Sports :60 for February, 20, 2018.
Women’s hockey ends season with win, share of MIAC championship
The women’s hockey team capped its season with a 3-0 win against the Hamline Pipers Saturday, earning the team a share of the MIAC title.
Fans pack Schoenecker Arena for Tommie-Johnnie
Nearly 2,000 fans watched No. 3 ranked St. John’s defeat St. Thomas 57-50 Saturday at Schoenecker Arena. The Tommies will take the fifth seed in next week’s conference tournament.
First half struggles doom men’s basketball in loss to St. John’s
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.
The Locker Room with Ruth Sinn – February 16, 2018
Head women’s basketball coach Ruth Sinn and guards Lucia Renikoff and Maddie Wolkow join TommieMedia’s Lauren Andrego in The Locker Room.
The Locker Room with Joe Sweeney – February 15, 2018
Women’s track head coach Joe Sweeney and captains Katie Murray and Hannah Helstad join TommieMedia’s Noah Brown in The Locker Room.
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.
PODCAST: Keep the Ball Rolling with Dave Schwartz
In the first Keep the Ball Rolling episode, Brady Halbmaier, Gamiel Hall and Lauren Andrego talk Olympics with KARE’s Dave Schwartz.
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.