Former St. Thomas student Ray Ghansham Persaud pleaded guilty to phoning a hoax bomb threat against St. Thomas’ St. Paul campus on Sept. 17, 2019, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday. Production Editor Justin Amaker and Sports Editor Joey Swanson have the story.
Nine positive COVID-19 tests between Sept. 5-11 were reported by St. Thomas’ Center for Well-Being: seven at the St. Paul campus and two at the Minneapolis campus. Justin Amaker, Joey Swanson and Maggie Stout have the story.
Wildfires rage across California, Minnesota schools began their academic year Tuesday and St. Thomas President Julie Sullivan gave the university’s first virtual convocation address Tuesday. Sports Editor Joey Swanson has today’s News in :90.
In St. Thomas’ first ever virtual academic convocation Tuesday, university President Julie Sullivan spoke of her gratitude for the work and sacrifice faculty members have demonstrated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sports Editor Joey Swanson has the story.
St. Thomas students who were supposed to work on campus this summer have been forced to adjust their summer plans as the spread of COVID-19 has changed the format of many campus jobs. Reporter Joey Swanson has the story.
In the season five finale of Keep the Ball Rolling, hosts Mia Laube and Joey Swanson talk episodes seven and eight of “The Last Dance” and discuss the future of Tommies women’s basketball with coach Ruth Sinn.
The cancellation of in-person activities at St. Thomas has brought a surge of interest in the create[space] activities after director Manuela Hill-Muñoz developed what she calls “creativity kits”, mailed directly to students’ doors. Reporter Joey Swanson has the story.
In episode four of Keep the Ball Rolling, hosts Mia Laube and Joey Swanson discuss the first few episodes of the Michael Jordan documentary and talk sports writing with Star Tribune Sports Editor Paul Klauda.
The University of St. Thomas golf teams weren’t able to compete this spring after the NCAA canceled all collegiate spring sports, but the golfers are able to play recreationally after Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz opened up golf courses across the state on April 17. Reporter Joey Swanson has the story.
In TommieMedia’s second COVID-19 in my Community report, reporter Joey Swanson reports from Minneapolis on the Minneapolis’ Park and Recreation Board’s decision to close playgrounds, skate parks, athletic fields and courts by May 1 in an effort to reduce group gatherings.
Jason King will begin his first season as head coach of the St. Thomas men’s lacrosse program next season, as the team defends its national title from 2019. Reporter Joey Swanson has the story.
In episode three of Keep the Ball Rolling, hosts Mia Laube and and Joey Swanson discuss the upcoming Michael Jordan documentary, talk with St. Thomas golf coach Scott Proshek and learn about “weird” sports.
St. Thomas sophomore JayZee Brown started a petition asking the university to consider a partial refund of tuition and fees after the university’s recent transition to online learning. Reporter Joey Swanson has the story.
In episode two of Keep the Ball Rolling, hosts Mia Laube and Joey Swanson discuss recent NCAA rulings and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics as well as talk with St. Thomas runner Caroline Johnson.
In the season five premiere, hosts Joey Swanson and Mia Laube discuss St. Thomas and national sports cancelations due to COVID-19 and welcome on St. Thomas men’s rugby president and junior Tony Kraus.
