The University of St. Thomas strongly discourages university faculty, staff and students from traveling internationally, after announcing its plan to close its Bernardi campus in Rome following an outbreak of the novel coronavirus in northern Italy.
The Locker Room with St. Thomas Swim and Dive – Feb. 29, 2020
St. Thomas swim and dive coach Scott Blanchard, sophomores Anna Astrup and Peyton Ekman visit The Locker Room with TommieMedia’s Justin Amaker to talk about their MIAC title and preparation for national championships.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: St. Thomas women’s hockey ends season in MIAC quarterfinals
Winless the past five games, the No. 4-ranked St. Thomas women’s hockey team lost in the MIAC quarterfinals to No. 6-ranked Saint Mary’s 4-1 Thursday at Saint Thomas Ice Arena. Chief Video Editor Taylor Shupe and University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker have the story.
New members sworn in, 31 clubs funded in Feb. 20 USG meeting
Three members were sworn in, a candidate for sophomore class senator spoke to the council and 31 clubs were funded at the Feb. 20 Undergraduate Student Government general council meeting. University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker has the story.
Multiple on-campus burglaries under investigation
Public Safety emailed the St. Thomas community about seven “recent thefts and burglaries on campus.” University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker and Sports Editor Carly Noble have the story.
Public Safety alerts community about report of harassment
Public Safety notified the St. Thomas community via email about a person in a car following a St. Thomas student that “verbally harassed her near campus” Monday evening. University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker and Sports Editor Carly Noble have the story.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Men’s hockey clinches MIAC playoff spot, wins 5-4 over Augsburg
Sophomore goalie Camden Burggrabe saved 25 out of 29 shots, helping the Tommies win 5-4 in the final regular season game at Saint Thomas Ice Arena Saturday. Reporter Justin Amaker has the story.
Business college suspending admissions to full-time MBA, making other structural changes
Admissions into the full-time Master of Business Administration program and Master of Science in Accountancy program have been suspended, among other cuts to staff and programming at the Opus College of Business, the college announced Wednesday. Justin Amaker, Abby Sliva and Leila Weah have the story.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: St. Thomas women’s hoops takes down Concordia-Moorhead
Junior guard Macy Hatlestad scored 14 points, leading the Tommies to a 79-53 win against Concordia-Moorhead Saturday at Schoenecker Arena. University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker has the story.
Dean of Students office speaks and bylaw changes in Feb. 6 USG meeting
Members of the Dean of Students office spoke and an amendment to a club funding bylaw was approved at the Feb. 6 Undergraduate Student Government general council meeting. University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker has this week’s USG update.
St. Thomas dance team wins two national titles for second straight year
The St. Thomas dance team took home its second straight double national championship at the UCA & UDA College Cheerleading & Dance Team National Championship Jan. 17-19 in Orlando, Fla. University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker has the story.
St. Thomas responds to worldwide coronavirus outbreak
A St. Thomas team has been formed to manage the university’s response to the outbreak of the coronavirus from China, according to an email sent by the Center for Well-Being Monday. Justin Amaker, Joey Swanson and Emily Haugen have the story.
Esten remains ‘optimistic’ about potential Division I move
>St. Thomas athletics director Phil Esten says he is “optimistic there will be a resolution by this spring” on the university’s potential move to Division I and the Summit League. University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker has the story.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: St. Thomas women’s basketball wins third straight game, defeats St. Bens
Sophomore point guard Brynne Rolland scored 18 points, leading the St. Thomas women’s basketball team to its third straight win against St. Benedict 64-56 Saturday at Schoenecker Arena. Reporter Justin Amaker has the story.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Tommies get ‘punched in the mouth’ by St. John’s men’s basketball
Senior forward Tommy Anderson led the team with 17 points, but it was not enough for No. 5 St. Thomas men’s basketball to continue its 10-game win streak. The Tommies lost 87-70 against St. John’s Saturday. Reporter Justin Amaker has the story.