With a goal of collecting 20,000 feminine hygiene products, the pad and tampon drive is collecting products for women in need until Dec. 20. Donations will go to the Department of Indian Work (DIW), a St. Paul based nonprofit working for interfaith action. Reporter Rachel Torralba has the story.
New SDIS director Alex Hernandez-Siegel to begin “year of listening”
Alex Hernandez-Siegel, the new director of Student Diversity and Inclusion services will begin his “year of listening” to find out what is working at St. Thomas and what he can build on in terms of student diversity and inclusion. Rachel Torralba has the story.
In Depth with Kha Yang – Nov. 21 2019
Kha Yang, the first Associate Vice President of Inclusive Excellence for the University of St. Thomas, joins TommieMedia’s Rachel Torralba in this edition of In Depth to discuss what she is working to accomplish in her role.
The Locker Room with women’s hockey – Nov. 14, 2019
Women’s hockey coach Tom Palkowski and senior forwards Allison Parnell and Sarah Moy visit The Locker Room with TommieMedia’s Rachel Torralba to talk about team goals this season.
News in :90 – Nov. 13, 2019
Donald Trump’s impeachment hearing begins today, more than half of Minnesota’s lakes, rivers and streams do not meet state pollution standards, and Dr. Dish, a basketball machine, has arrived at St. Thomas. Rachel Torralba has today’s News in :90.
Sports in :60 – Nov. 8, 2019
The No. 1 St. Thomas volleyball team defeated No. 4 Augsburg in a MIAC semifinal match Thursday, St. Thomas men’s soccer team defeated Carlton in the MIAC semifinals Wednesday, and the No. 2 seed St. Thomas women’s soccer defeated No. 6 seed Bethel Royals 3-0 Wednesday. Reporter Rachel Torralba has today’s Sports in :60.
Keg and Case: more than a food hall
Keg and Case, a marketplace located on Seventh Street on the historic grounds of Schmidt Brewery, provides a space for people to gather and eat. Craig Cohen, Keg and Case founder, hopes this venture serves as a destination for art and fun.
Election Day: St. Paul residents vote ‘yes’ on trash referendum
Along with electing city council members, Saint Paul residents voted on a garbage referendum to keep or remove Ordinance 18-39.
St. Thomas professor Kevin Sauter to retire after 37 years
Kevin Sauter, communication and journalism professor at St. Thomas, will retire after the fall 2019 semester, capping off his 37th year teaching at the university. Reporter Rachel Torralba has the full story.
BlestSinners creates community through unique clothing
St. Thomas seniors Chris Cho and Harrison Muller have developed a unique clothing brand, combining the streetwear-meets-punk look and their own styles. Their brand focuses on creating unique pieces and building a community. Reporter Rachel Torralba has the full story.
Estimated $5.2 million project to begin on Ayd Mill Road
Ayd Mill Road will undergo an estimated 5.2 million dollar mill and overlay project beginning fall 2019, including the addition of bike and pedestrian infrastructure.
Top Stories- Oct. 17, 2019
St. Thomas received an invitation to the Division I Summit League and Ray Ghansham Persaud faces additional charges in the bomb threat hoax case. Join anchors Rachel Torralba and Jack Stanek for those stories and more on this edition of Top Stories.
St. Thomas Communication and Journalism department reconstructs curriculum
Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Yohuru Williams announced in July the reconstruction of the Communication and Journalism (COJO) department.
Tommie Shelf addresses food insecurity
In an effort to address food insecurity, St. Thomas students and the surrounding community will be able to receive a bag of groceries at the new Tommie Shelf every month.
News in :90 – Sept. 20, 2019
Young people are leading the global climate change protests, the death of a Minnesota woman is being investigated as a homicide, and St. Thomas Air Force ROTC students won full ride scholarship to medical school. Reporter Rachel Torralba has today’s News in :90.