The University of St. Thomas golf teams weren’t able to compete this spring after the NCAA canceled all collegiate spring sports, but the golfers are able to play recreationally after Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz opened up golf courses across the state on April 17. Reporter Joey Swanson has the story.
The reality show “The Circle” displays all of the follies and miscommunications of social media in real time among a group of strangers secluded to their rooms. Columnist True Dabill argues the show allows contestants to let go of their social media charade and reveal their true selves.
In the 10th “Life in Isolation” feature, Reporter Leila Weah discusses how she has used her new free time to reflect and focus on the little things she once took for granted.
If consumers are not educated enough about proper waste management, and if it is not properly enforced by environmental regulations and sustainability policies, problems such as plastic waste will not decrease as much as we need them to. Columnist Gustavo Gutierrez-Nidasio argues before banning certain materials or taxing the use of certain products, people should be well-educated on environment-friendly practices.
Students running for Undergraduate Student Government executive board positions spoke on their campaigns and platforms during an executive board candidate panel Tuesday through Zoom, moderated by Aria St. James, current vice president of academic affairs. University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker has the update.
St. Thomas plans to furlough employees and temporarily cut salaries, among other cost-cutting measures in response to COVID-19, as preparations begin to hold classes both in-person and virtually during fall semester 2020, President Julie Sullivan said in an announcement Friday.
Izzy’s Ice Cream will permanently close its St. Paul location after serving community members for 20 years, as a result of economic difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Reporter Burke Spizale has the story.
In episode six of Cold Facts, Hot Takes Kayla Mayer and Mae Macfarlane are joined by TommieMedia Columnist True Dabill to talk about the well-known Netflix documentary, “Tiger King.”
Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday extended Minnesota’s stay-at-home order for another two weeks, to May 18, while loosening some restrictions on retail businesses to allow them to reopen for curbside pickup and deliveries starting Monday.
On average, we spend 26 years of our lives asleep. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters argues we should invest in healthy sleeping habits so that we can make the most of our time awake.
St. Thomas senior Maria Neuzil received the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Award this April. Reporter Andrés Tejeda has the story.
In TommieMedia’s second COVID-19 in my Community report, reporter Joey Swanson reports from Minneapolis on the Minneapolis’ Park and Recreation Board’s decision to close playgrounds, skate parks, athletic fields and courts by May 1 in an effort to reduce group gatherings.
In the ninth “Life in Isolation” feature, St. Thomas senior Spencer Polk describes how he found music within nature during a casual visit to the river.
St. Thomas employees are familiar with the university’s timekeeping system, whether from scanning your finger at a timekeeping machine, or going to the Workforce EmpCenter website and inputting your time manually on an electronic timesheet. Reporter Mae Macfarlane has the story.
After campus closed due to COVID-19, the St. Thomas admissions office have found innovative ways to recruit students and provide them with the St. Thomas admissions experience. Reporter Leila Weah has the story.
