Four Tommies. One stricken philosophy professor. The story, by TommieMedia’s Sawyer Rutan, Burke Spizale and Justin Amaker, of how four community members — a professor, a lab manager and two students — saved the life of Stephen Laumakis.
St. Thomas’ Center for Well-Being reported 56 positive COVID-19 tests last week, the Minnesota Vikings and Tennessee Titans are suspending in-person activities, and Donald Trump and Joe Biden will face off in a debate. Reporter Sawyer Rutan has today’s News in :90.
A group of local volunteers took a road trip to North Carolina Oct. 18 to provide relief for animals affected by Hurricane Florence, providing over $1,500 and nearly 2,000 pounds of food and other supplies to two shelters in the area.
The St. Paul City Council passed a $15 minimum wage ordinance Wednesday afternoon. Large businesses, including the University of St. Thomas, will increase minimum wages to $11.50 by July 1, 2020 and reach $15 an hour by 2023.
Middle blocker Julia Spacek guided the volleyball team to its fifth-straight victory Wednesday night at home, downing the Hamline Pipers for the 11th time in a row.
St. Thomas has a new women’s club soccer team founded by juniors Stephanie Schaffer and Rachel Reineke. The team won its first game of the season against the University of Wisconsin-River Falls’ soccer club and tied its second game against the University of Minnesota Duluth soccer club.
The St. Thomas volleyball team extended its win streak to three Wednesday at Schoenecker Arena after defeating St. Olaf in four sets.
Football prepares for non-conference opponent Wisconsin Eau Claire, golf heads for a tournament this weekend, and men’s soccer joins TommieMedia’s Carly Noble in the Locker Room. Reporter Sawyer Rutan has today’s Sports in :60.
