Despite a turbulent spring and summer for St. Thomas women’s tennis players, the team has one focus: the here and now.
Tommie women’s tennis focused on ‘here and now’ after reinstatement
St. Thomas tennis players faced with tough decisions following program cuts
In less than ten minutes, 27 student-athletes found out that they would have to leave their home at the University of St. Thomas or sacrifice the thing that brought them here: varsity tennis. Director Mia Laube has the story.
St. Thomas cuts varsity tennis programs in move to Division I
St. Thomas Athletics announced the decision to discontinue its men’s and women’s varsity tennis programs in Director of Athletics Phil Esten’s university-wide email Tuesday. Director Mia Laube has the story.
PODCAST: Keep the Ball Rolling with Kate Achenbach
In season six episode three of Keep the Ball Rolling, hosts Cam Kauffman and Andrés Tejeda review recent Minnesota sports news, discuss their top five sports movies of all time, interview St. Thomas volleyball player Kate Achenbach and recap Tommie Sports from the past week.
Chauvin verdict inspires cheers, tears in downtown Minneapolis
Minneapolis resident Jesse Ecklund found himself kneeling on the ground with tears in his eyes upon hearing that former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty Tuesday on charges of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the death of George Floyd.
Government center crowd celebrates verdicts
A crowd of hundreds celebrated outside of Hennepin County Government Center following news that former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd last summer. TommieMedia’s Emily Rudie, Mia Laube, Scout Mason, Luana Karl and Angeline Terry were there to capture the moment.
News in :90 – April 15, 2021
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin will not testify in his murder trial, former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter faces her first court appearance today and St. Thomas will administer COVID-19 vaccines on campus. Director Mia Laube has today’s News in :90.
OPINION: Dear St. Thomas, I’m gay, and I’m asking you to love me, too
While St. Thomas continues to make strides for its queer community, inclusion is not the same as celebration. Director Mia Laube asks the university to do more to uplift its queer students, faculty and staff.
PODCAST: Keep the Ball Rolling with Piper Shaw
In season six episode two of Keep the Ball Rolling, hosts Cam Kauffman and Andrés Tejeda interview sports broadcaster Piper Shaw, review recent St. Thomas games and discuss NCAA basketball brackets.
Ethnic slur found in St. Thomas classroom building under investigation
St. Thomas is investigating an ethnic slur found on a chalkboard in an O’Shaughnessy Educational Center classroom on Monday morning, according to a statement released by the university. Director Mia Laube has the story.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Tommies say goodbye to seniors in parentless senior night win over undefeated Gusties
Senior guard Macy Hatlestad led all scorers with 16 as the St. Thomas women’s basketball took down undefeated Gustavus Adolphus College 77-64 in their last senior night in the MIAC and likely the first senior night ever with no parents allowed. Cam Kauffman and Mia Laube have the story.
PODCAST: Keep the Ball Rolling with Stuart Borne
In the season 6 premiere of Keep the Ball Rolling, hosts Cam Kauffman and Andrés Tejeda interview St. Thomas strength and conditioning coordinator Stuart Borne and review games from the past week.
St. Thomas international student found dead in apartment
St. Thomas international student Kailin “Calvin” Wang, 20, was found dead in his off-campus apartment Friday, Feb. 26, the St. Thomas Newsroom reported. Emily Haugen and Mia Laube have the story.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: St. Thomas women’s basketball tops Bethel 69-66 in unusual season opener
In a 69-66 season opening win for the Tommies (1-0) where new faces saw the floor for both teams, the intensity was the same between women’s basketball rivals St. Thomas and Bethel (0-1). Reporter Macy Berendsen and Director Mia Laube have the story.
News in :90 – Feb. 2, 2021
Two people are hospitalized after suffering injuries when a house exploded, Former President Donald Trump faces an impeachment trial next week and the St. Thomas women’s and men’s basketball teams play their first games since before the pandemic this week. Director Mia Laube has today’s News in :90.