St. Thomas has reported 231 total positive cases through Oct. 9, but the numbers don’t tell the whole story. St. Thomas contact tracers urge students to report test results with the intention of stopping the spread, not punishing students. Chief Story Editor and Social Media Manager Mia Laube has the story.
Scooter’s, Beaker’s, Stacks closes for remainder of semester
St. Thomas dining locations Scooter’s, Beaker’s Coffee Shop and Stacks Café are closing for the remainder of the semester after Friday, a Dining Services message posted on OneStThomas said.
St. Thomas cancels J-Term study abroad programs
St. Thomas canceled January Term study abroad programs for 2021 as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the Office of Study Abroad announced Monday.
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.
‘Save the date’ for later: COVID-19 postpones St. Thomas weddings
Carrie Thysse and her fiance Pat O’Neill, who met during their first week of law school at St. Thomas, were ready to say their vows on June 13 in the newly renovated Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas on the university’s campus. Reporter Mia Laube 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.
LIFE IN ISOLATION: A mental health nightmare
In the seventh “Life in Isolation” feature, Reporter Mia Laube shares her personal struggles with mental health and explains how this unusual time is affecting her.
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.
Plums closure puts financial strain on St. Thomas student workers
After COVID-19 concerns forced Plums Bar & Grill on Snelling Avenue to close right before St. Patrick’s Day, St. Thomas students saw less green in the streets and less green in their wallets. Reporter Mia Laube 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.
St. Thomas Public Safety: Officers by day, students by night
The St. Thomas Public Safety and Law Enforcement Leadership program allows professionals to earn a Master of Arts degree in Police Leadership, Administration and Education while working full time as Public Safety officers. Reporter Mia Laube has the story.
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.
‘Me too’ creator calls for reflection, change
After two and a half years, me too Movement creator Tarana Burke says people have forgotten what the movement is about. Reporter Mia Laube has the story.
St. Thomas student founds jewelry company: “Penny’s Piercings”
With the Mall of America only miles away, St. Thomas students need not look further than Murray Hall to find affordable earrings. That’s because first-year student Penny Groethe, creator of Penny’s Piercings, can whip up a pair in minutes. Chief Video Editor Taylor Shupe and Reporter Mia Laube have the story.
Swiping IDs and speaking to spies: Michael Andregg’s double life
Folding towels at the AARC in the morning, preventing societal collapse in the afternoon— all in a day’s work for Michael Andregg. Reporter Mia Laube has the story.