Sophomore post Brynne Rolland led the St. Thomas women’s basketball team with 21 points to defeat St. Mary’s 75-59 Saturday at Schoenecker Arena for their third win in a row to conclude the regular season. Reporter Burke Spizale has the story.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Men’s hoops overcomes 19-point deficit against Saint Mary’s; clinches MIAC title
Riley Miller’s last second layup sealed the win and MIAC regular season championship for No. 3-ranked St. Thomas, leading men’s basketball to a 74-72 win over St. Mary’s University at Schoenecker Arena Saturday. Production Editor Kat Barrett and Sports Editor Carly Noble have the story.
Women’s hockey falls to Auggies; honors five seniors
The No. 4-ranked St. Thomas women’s hockey team lost to No. 3-ranked Augsburg 3-2 in its final regular-season home game at Saint Thomas Ice Arena Friday night. Reporter Mae Macfarlane has the story.
OPINION: Foreign intervention can help reduce migrant caravans
Since late 2018, migrant caravans from Central America have attempted to reach the United States in hopes of gaining asylum. Columnist Gustavo Gutierrez argues the U.S. and other countries have the ability to help these people and simultaneously reduce the number of caravans.
Alyssa Baguss bridges nature and technology in Hearth Room painting
Local artist Alyssa Baguss covered the back wall of the Hearth Room in the Anderson Student Center this January with a 29 feet wide and 10 feet long forest landscape, cut out to mirror the windows on the side of the room. Reporter Annie Terry has the story.
Sullivan announces $20 million donation, test-optional policy at St. Thomas’ State of the University
St. Thomas President Julie Sullivan looked to the university’s future in her second “State of the University” address Thursday afternoon. Emily Haugen, Samantha HoangLong, Mae Macfarlane and Abby Sliva have the story.
Exercise is Medicine encourages physical, mental health involvement
Exercise is Medicine — a program available to universities nationwide — has found its way to St. Thomas. Reporter Leila Weah has the story.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Tommies push Oles’ losing streak to seven
St. Thomas women’s basketball defeated St. Olaf 67-48 Wednesday night at Schoenecker Arena, even with leading scorer Brynne Rolland out with an injury. Chief Video Editor Taylor Shupe and Photographer Drew Bouman have the story.
Yohuru Williams, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, to step down
Yohuru Williams, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at St. Thomas, will step down from his position at St. Thomas and begin a new position at St. John’s University New York. Emilie Cleveland, Kat Barrett and Emily Haugen have the story.
OPINION: Kobe Bryant’s legacy isn’t as simple as it seems
On January 26, 2020, a helicopter crash in the hills of southern California sent shockwaves around the globe as people heard of former NBA star Kobe Bryant’s death. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues that while Kobe Bryant did many good things, we must not forget about his mistakes as well.
PODCAST: Cold Facts, Hot Takes (S1E2) — JonBenet Ramsey
In episode two of Cold Facts, Hot Takes, Kayla Mayer and Mae Macfarlane talk about the unsolved murder of JonBenet Ramsey and the conspiracies surrounding the case.
TommieMedia Wins 11 Awards in College Better Newspaper Contest
TommieMedia received 11 awards in the 2018-2019 College Better Newspaper Contest in late January, including five first place finishes. Ad/PR Director Alexis Okafor recaps TommieMedia’s results.
OPINION: The Academy Awards’ choices continue to fall short
In the near 100 years of the Academy Awards’ history, only five women have been nominated and only one woman has won the award for Best Director. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters argues it is time the Academy starts honoring the work of female directors.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Women’s hockey falls after Hamline takes over
Junior forward Estee Frantz led with two goals, but it was not enough for St. Thomas as the women’s hockey team fell 5-4 to Hamline University at Saint Thomas Ice Arena Saturday. Reporters Burke Spizale and Joey Swanson, and Chief Photo Editor Maxwell Collier have the story.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: St. Thomas men’s hockey dominates Pipers with 8-2 win
First-year forward Jack Vincent scored two goals in the first period, leading St. Thomas to a 8-2 win against Hamline Friday at Saint Thomas Ice Arena. University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker has the story.