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.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: St. Thomas men’s hockey coach Boeser will retire after 2020-21 season
St. Thomas men’s hockey coach Jeff Boeser will retire at the end of the 2020-21 season, St. Thomas Athletics announced Monday. Reporter Scout Mason and Sports Editor Joey Swanson have the story and slideshow.
Poultry, tofu and a big pork butt: Our TommieMedia staffers share their campus food choices
St. Thomas has a variety of sustenance options at its dining venues. Some of our TommieMedia staff members wrote about their favorite meals on campus and why they enjoy them. We want to hear from you: what’s your favorite campus meal?
St. Thomas a cappella groups hold auditions amid COVID-19 regulations
Campus a cappella groups Cadenza and the Summit Singers are planning to begin their season this semester, despite COVID-19 regulations. University Affairs Editor Annie Terry has the story.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Voter Registration Day at St. Thomas kicks off series of election events
Voter registration information checkpoints were at St. Thomas promoting National Voter Registration Day Tuesday to remind citizens to vote. Reporter Andrés Tejeda and Chief Photo Editor Song Johansen have the story.
BREAKING: Loras Hall namesake found to have been slave owner
Bishop Mathias Loras, the namesake of Loras Hall on South Campus, was found to have enslaved a woman named Marie Louise for 16 years, President Julie Sullivan wrote in an email to the St. Thomas community Tuesday.
PHOTO SLIDESHOWS: Students begin moving in – what’s new, what’s different amid COVID-19?
Campus livened up Saturday as St. Thomas students began moving in their belongings to campus housing, in a different fashion than usual amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Production Editor Justin Amaker and Chief Photo Editor Song Johansen have the story.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW and AP: Trump tweets support for rally at Minnesota governor’s home
President Donald Trump tweeted his support Friday for a protest outside Gov. Tim Walz’s official residence in St. Paul against Minnesota’s continued stay-at-home order. Videographer Song Johansen’s photo slideshow supplements the AP story.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Tommie baseball sweeps UW-La Crosse, Olean gets 300th win
The St. Thomas baseball team swept UW-La Crosse, winning their first game 5-1 and the second game 3-1, giving coach Chris Olean his 300th and 301st career wins. University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker and Reporter Andrés Tejeda have the story.
PHOTO: Opossum makes St. Thomas home for the day
A Virginia opossum was seen lurking outside the Anderson Athletic and Recreation Complex Monday. Chief Story Editor Abby Sliva and Assignment Editor Jack Stanek have the story.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Joe Biden wins Minnesota in presidential primary
Former Vice President Joe Biden won Minnesota, his seventh state on Super Tuesday. He also won Arkansas, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Alabama, North Carolina, Massachusetts and Virginia as of 12:01 a.m. University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker, Chief Video Editor Taylor Shupe and Design Manager Reid Neeser have the story.
Student-run group ‘The Condom Good’ promotes reproductive and sexual health on Valentine’s Day
On Valentine’s Day, students from the group now known as “The Condom Good” made condoms and chocolates available to passersby on the corner of Summit and Cretin avenues, promoting reproductive and sexual health. Reporter Leila Weah and Videographer Song Johansen have the story.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Men’s basketball places second in MIAC championship
Senior forward Elijah Hannah led the floor in rebounds, but the No. 2-ranked Tommies came up short, losing to No. 1-ranked St. John’s 82-63 in the men’s basketball MIAC championship at Sexton Arena Saturday night. Production Editor Kat Barrett has the story.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: No. 4 Tommies men’s hockey upset No. 1 Johnnies in MIAC semifinals
Brett Gravelle scored two goals against the Johnnies, leading the St. Thomas men’s hockey team to a 4-1 win Saturday at the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center, advancing the Tommies to the MIAC championship for the first time since 2017. Reporter Andres Tejeda and University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker have the story.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Men’s hockey advances to MIAC semifinal game
First-year forward Justin Kelley took in two goals for St. Thomas, helping the No. 4-ranked St. Thomas men’s hockey team to end No. 5-ranked Gustavus’ season, winning 3-2 Thursday at Saint Thomas Ice Arena. University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker has the story.