With a goal of collecting 20,000 feminine hygiene products, the pad and tampon drive is collecting products for women in need until Dec. 20. Donations will go to the Department of Indian Work (DIW), a St. Paul based nonprofit working for interfaith action. Reporter Rachel Torralba has the story.
New SDIS director Alex Hernandez-Siegel to begin “year of listening”
Alex Hernandez-Siegel, the new director of Student Diversity and Inclusion services will begin his “year of listening” to find out what is working at St. Thomas and what he can build on in terms of student diversity and inclusion. Rachel Torralba has the story.
In Depth with Kha Yang – Nov. 21 2019
Kha Yang, the first Associate Vice President of Inclusive Excellence for the University of St. Thomas, joins TommieMedia’s Rachel Torralba in this edition of In Depth to discuss what she is working to accomplish in her role.
The Locker Room with women’s hockey – Nov. 14, 2019
Women’s hockey coach Tom Palkowski and senior forwards Allison Parnell and Sarah Moy visit The Locker Room with TommieMedia’s Rachel Torralba to talk about team goals this season.
News in :90 – Nov. 13, 2019
Donald Trump’s impeachment hearing begins today, more than half of Minnesota’s lakes, rivers and streams do not meet state pollution standards, and Dr. Dish, a basketball machine, has arrived at St. Thomas. Rachel Torralba has today’s News in :90.
Sports in :60 – Nov. 8, 2019
The No. 1 St. Thomas volleyball team defeated No. 4 Augsburg in a MIAC semifinal match Thursday, St. Thomas men’s soccer team defeated Carlton in the MIAC semifinals Wednesday, and the No. 2 seed St. Thomas women’s soccer defeated No. 6 seed Bethel Royals 3-0 Wednesday. Reporter Rachel Torralba has today’s Sports in :60.
Keg and Case: more than a food hall
Keg and Case, a marketplace located on Seventh Street on the historic grounds of Schmidt Brewery, provides a space for people to gather and eat. Craig Cohen, Keg and Case founder, hopes this venture serves as a destination for art and fun.
Election Day: St. Paul residents vote ‘yes’ on trash referendum
Along with electing city council members, Saint Paul residents voted on a garbage referendum to keep or remove Ordinance 18-39.
BlestSinners creates community through unique clothing
St. Thomas seniors Chris Cho and Harrison Muller have developed a unique clothing brand, combining the streetwear-meets-punk look and their own styles. Their brand focuses on creating unique pieces and building a community. Reporter Rachel Torralba has the full story.
Estimated $5.2 million project to begin on Ayd Mill Road
Ayd Mill Road will undergo an estimated 5.2 million dollar mill and overlay project beginning fall 2019, including the addition of bike and pedestrian infrastructure.
St. Thomas hoax bomb threat suspect pleads not guilty
A St. Thomas student facing multiple charges in connection with three hoax bomb threats at the University of St. Thomas pleaded not guilty Monday at the federal courthouse in Minneapolis.
Top Stories- Oct. 17, 2019
St. Thomas received an invitation to the Division I Summit League and Ray Ghansham Persaud faces additional charges in the bomb threat hoax case. Join anchors Rachel Torralba and Jack Stanek for those stories and more on this edition of Top Stories.
St. Thomas Communication and Journalism department reconstructs curriculum
Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Yohuru Williams announced in July the reconstruction of the Communication and Journalism (COJO) department.
St. Thomas student will remain jailed in bomb threat case
A third-year St. Thomas student accused of making threatening phone calls targeting the St. Paul campus will remain jailed until at least next week following a hearing in federal court in Minneapolis on Friday.
St. Thomas student charged in campus bomb threats
Ray Ghansham Persaud, 20, who is accused of making several hoax bomb threats at the University of St. Thomas over the last six months, made his first appearance Tuesday afternoon in U.S. District Court in Minneapolis.