St. Thomas canceled January Term study abroad programs for 2021 as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the Office of Study Abroad announced Monday.
St. Thomas cancels J-Term study abroad programs
News in :90 – Sept. 9, 2020
Wildfires rage across California, Minnesota schools began their academic year Tuesday and St. Thomas President Julie Sullivan gave the university’s first virtual convocation address Tuesday. Sports Editor Joey Swanson has today’s News in :90.
COVID-19 affects St. Thomas student summer employment
St. Thomas students who were supposed to work on campus this summer have been forced to adjust their summer plans as the spread of COVID-19 has changed the format of many campus jobs. Reporter Joey Swanson has the story.
PODCAST: Keep the Ball Rolling with Ruth Sinn
In the season five finale of Keep the Ball Rolling, hosts Mia Laube and Joey Swanson talk episodes seven and eight of “The Last Dance” and discuss the future of Tommies women’s basketball with coach Ruth Sinn.
Create[space] sparks student engagement and creativity with activity kits
The cancellation of in-person activities at St. Thomas has brought a surge of interest in the create[space] activities after director Manuela Hill-Muñoz developed what she calls “creativity kits”, mailed directly to students’ doors. Reporter Joey Swanson has the story.
PODCAST: Keep the Ball Rolling with Star Tribune’s Paul Klauda
In episode four of Keep the Ball Rolling, hosts Mia Laube and Joey Swanson discuss the first few episodes of the Michael Jordan documentary and talk sports writing with Star Tribune Sports Editor Paul Klauda.
Minnesota’s golf courses reopen with restrictions in place
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.
COVID-19 in my Community: April 29, 2020
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.
Former player and assistant coach hired as men’s lacrosse coach
Jason King will begin his first season as head coach of the St. Thomas men’s lacrosse program next season, as the team defends its national title from 2019. Reporter Joey Swanson has the story.
PODCAST: Keep the Ball Rolling with golf coach Scott Proshek
In episode three of Keep the Ball Rolling, hosts Mia Laube and and Joey Swanson discuss the upcoming Michael Jordan documentary, talk with St. Thomas golf coach Scott Proshek and learn about “weird” sports.
St. Thomas student starts petition to partially refund tuition, fees amid COVID-19 pandemic
St. Thomas sophomore JayZee Brown started a petition asking the university to consider a partial refund of tuition and fees after the university’s recent transition to online learning. Reporter Joey Swanson has the story.
PODCAST: Keep the Ball Rolling with St. Thomas runner Caroline Johnson
In episode two of Keep the Ball Rolling, hosts Mia Laube and Joey Swanson discuss recent NCAA rulings and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics as well as talk with St. Thomas runner Caroline Johnson.
PODCAST: Keep the Ball Rolling with St. Thomas men’s rugby
In the season five premiere, hosts Joey Swanson and Mia Laube discuss St. Thomas and national sports cancelations due to COVID-19 and welcome on St. Thomas men’s rugby president and junior Tony Kraus.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Now-resolved, St. Paul teacher strike affects St. Thomas student teachers
Claudia Lundgren, a St. Thomas student and student-teacher at Central High School, planned a presentation to work toward her teaching license for Tuesday, March 10, but the St. Paul Federation of Educators began their strike Tuesday, pausing her progress. The St. Paul teacher strike ended Friday, March 13 with educators going back to school at 1 p.m. Reporter Joey Swanson has the story.
PHOTO AND VIDEO: Men’s hoops repeats Sweet 16 appearance
Sophomore guard Anders Nelson scored 22 points as the No. 4-ranked St. Thomas men’s basketball team held off No. 8 Wisconsin-Platteville 73-70 Saturday in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Bo Ryan Court. University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker and Reporter Joey Swanson have the story.