St. Thomas students were left disappointed on Monday as a rare total solar eclipse was blocked by dense cloud coverage over much of the Midwest. Emmy Schulz, Anya Capistrant-Kinney, Dom Trichtler and Sumaii Gemechu have the story.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Snowfall on St. Thomas campus
On Thursday, Feb. 15, the University of St. Thomas community awoke to snow covering the St. Paul campus. Photographer Eli Anderson has the story.
St. Thomas women’s basketball falls to Denver 67-61
Sophomore guard Amber Scalia scored 14 points and played the entire game on Saturday, but wasn’t able to overcome a Denver scoring party that ended in a 67-61 loss for the Tommies at Schoenecker Arena. Sports Editor Adam Mueller has the story.
St. Thomas football clinches 16-10 win over Valparaiso, finishes second in conference
The St. Thomas football team defeated the Valparaiso Beacons 16-10 on Saturday at O’Shaughnessy Stadium, winning its final game of the season and guaranteeing a second-place finish in the Pioneer Football League. Kevin Lynch has the story.
News in :90 – Oct. 30, 2023
The gunman in the mass shooting that killed 18 people last week in Maine was found dead on Friday. Major corporations in water-guzzling industries want to be better stewards of the freshwater they use. U.S. candy inflation hit double digits. Photo and Video Manager Sumaii Gemechu has today’s News in :90.
St. Thomas hangs on for a 17-10 Homecoming victory against Butler
The St. Thomas football team made a goal line stand in the final seconds for a 17-10 Homecoming victory against the Butler Bulldogs in front of a crowd of 4,855 Saturday at O’Shaughnessy Stadium. Kevin Lynch and Miles Schiffer have the story.
Sports in :60 – Sept. 25, 2023
The St. Thomas football team beat the Morehead State Eagles 35-28 on Saturday, the St. Thomas volleyball team lost to South Dakota State 3-0 on Thursday, and the Minnesota Twins clinched the AL Central title Friday night with an 8-6 victory over the Los Angeles Angles. Photo and Video Manager Sumaii Gemechu has today’s Sports in :60.
Tommies beat Eagles 35-28 in first conference game
The St. Thomas football team broke through in the second half and beat the Morehead State Eagles 35-28 on Saturday in St. Paul, for the team’s first Pioneer Football League game of the 2023 season. Managing Editor Owen Larson has the story.
St. Thomas volleyball falls to South Dakota State in 3-0 sweep
The sophomore hitter duo of Kaitlynn Peterson and Tezra Rudzitis combined for 18 kills but weren’t able to lead St. Thomas to victory as South Dakota State beat the Tommies 3-0 on Thursday at Schoenecker Arena. Adam Mueller has the story.
News in :90 – Sept. 15, 2023
A 19-year-old man has been accused of holding his girlfriend captive in her dorm room at St. Catherine University, Hunter Biden was indicted Thursday on federal firearms charges and Libyan authorities have limited access to an inundated city to allow rescue teams to search. Photo and Video Manager Sumaii Gemechu has today’s News in :90.
Robert Vischer inaugurated as St. Thomas’ 16th president
Robert K. Vischer was inaugurated Friday as the University of St. Thomas’ 16th president after a nationwide search to fill the office. Vischer’s selection followed his year-long tenure as interim president after the departure of his predecessor, Julie Sullivan. Sullivan was in attendance during the inauguration and wished Vischer well in a video recording.
St. Thomas holds sixth annual Run for Ronald charity race
St. Thomas hosted the sixth annual Run for Ronald charity race for the Ronald McDonald House Charities on Saturday. Participants ran around campus twice before arriving at the finish line next to the Anderson Student Center.
News in :90 – March 6, 2023
Nearly three dozen people have been detained after flaming bottles and rocks were thrown at officers during a protest at “Cop City,” a new police training center that’s been the site of prior demonstrations and the death of a protester, Atlanta police said Monday. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will temporarily transfer power to Lt. Gov Peggy Flanagan on Monday while he’s under general anesthesia for a colonoscopy, his office said Sunday. Sumaii Gemechu has today’s news in :90.
City government responds to the poor quality of side streets near campus after repeated snowstorms
Students at the University of St. Thomas are used to Minnesota winters, but this cold season in particular has been a difficult one, especially for students who live off campus.
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.