St. Thomas football began its spring practice schedule and picked up five new coaches ahead of a scrimmage game planned for May 4. AP Wire CME Kevin Lynch has the story.
St. Thomas football undergoes staff changes heading into spring practices
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.
The Locker Room with Football
Abby Madsen sits down with Andrew McElroy and Yusef Leak to discuss their game in Boston and the upcoming conference game against Morehead State.
St. Thomas student poll leads to AARC changes for fall semester
The Anderson Athletic and Recreation Complex opened to a new setup in the fall semester following a survey that was sent to students in spring of 2022. Anya Capistrant-Kinney has the story.
Rob Vischer to become interim president as board of trustees initiates search
St. Thomas President Julie Sullivan announced March 1 she’d be stepping down from her position, putting School of Law Dean Rob Vischer into the interim president role starting June 1 and igniting a nationwide search for a new head of the university.
St. Thomas to focus on Highland Bridge, others as Town & Country Club rejects $61.4M offer
The Town & Country Club rejected St. Thomas’ $61.4 million offer Tuesday to purchase the club’s golf course, which would add 94 acres to St. Thomas’ campus and provide land for new athletics facilities.
St. Thomas offers $61.4M to Town & Country Club to double campus size
St. Thomas is offering $61.4 million to purchase the nearby Town & Country Club golf course in an attempt to upgrade athletic facilities, the university’s Executive Budget Committee announced during a virtual town hall Monday.
Tommie football adds seven student-athletes to roster
St. Thomas football added seven new student-athletes from across the country to its roster Monday on National Signing Day.
OPINION: Athletes are humans; let’s start treating them like it
Simone Biles withdrew from the women’s Olympic gymnastics team final competition on July 27 and later explained that she chose to focus on her mental health instead of competing, which many viewers did not agree with. Many claimed Biles’ behavior was “selfish,” “a shame to the country,” and “immature.”
Jennifer Bagley Trotter hired as new Tommie softball coach
Jennifer Bagley Trotter has been hired as St. Thomas’ first Division I softball coach, the athletics department announced Tuesday.
Ousted St. Thomas women’s tennis threatening legal action, citing Title IX violations
Members of the St. Thomas women’s tennis team have threatened to take legal action against the university after the men’s and women’s teams were both cut from the athletics department earlier this month.
Athletics department implements anti-racist educational series
The St. Thomas Athletic Department has rolled out a program that will expose student athletes to the history of racism in the United States, while educating athletes about how to promote equitable environments for all. Reporter Owen Larson has the story.
Baseball doubleheader against Augsburg postponed
St. Thomas baseball’s doubleheader against Augsburg University on Saturday was postponed due to COVID-19 protocols. Reporter Sam Larson has the story.
The Locker Room with Phil Esten – April 29, 2021
St. Thomas Athletics Director Phil Esten joins TommieMedia’s Scout Mason in The Locker Room to talk about the Tommies’ historic D1 transition taking effect fall 2021.
St. Thomas baseball dominates Crown College
Redshirt first-year pitcher Duke Coburn set the tone for St. Thomas baseball Saturday with his eight inning, two hit performance in a 9-1 win over Crown College at Koch Diamond. Joey Swanson and Olivia Paradise have the story.