A former University of St. Thomas student was charged Monday in Ramsey County District Court with third-degree criminal sexual conduct in connection with an off-campus assault of a first-year student on March 5, 2022. Macy Berendsen, Owen Larson and Sam Larson have the story.
Sports in :60 – March 13, 2023
St. Thomas first year guard Andrew Rohde is one of the 25 finalists for the Kyle Macy Freshman of the Year Award, awarded to the nation’s top first-year men’s basketball player. Oral Roberts Men’s basketball earned the No. 12 seed in the NCAA tournament this past Sunday. Adam Mueller has today’s Sports in :60.
St. Thomas and Maxfield Elementary partnership provides opportunity for collaborative learning
The University of St. Thomas School of Education announced its collaboration with Maxfield Elementary School on Jan. 27. It will introduce a way to create student-focused environments and prepare aspiring teachers enrolled at St. Thomas.
St. Thomas women’s hockey eliminated by No. 4 Minnesota, lose 6-2
The St. Thomas women’s hockey team had its season come to an end after a 6-2 loss to No. 4 Minnesota Saturday at Ridder Arena, eliminating them from WCHA playoffs. Sports Editor Annabelle Wiskus and Managing Editor Sam Larson have the story.
St. Thomas men’s hockey beats Bemidji State 3-1, picks up first home win against MN D1 team
First-year winger Lucas Wahlin scored two goals in the Tommies 3-1 win over the Bemidji State Beavers on Friday night. Reporter Karl Warner has the story.
Wednesday classes canceled due to weather
All in-person classes on Wednesday, Feb. 22, are canceled starting at 6 a.m. according to an email and text sent to the St. Thomas community by Public Safety. Executive Director Owen Larson and Managing Editor Sam Larson have the story.
Swiss sophomores, factors in women’s hockey 2-1 overtime loss to No. 4 Minnesota
Sophomore goaltender Saskia Maurer saved 53 shots as the St. Thomas women’s hockey team tied No. 4 Minnesota 1-1, collecting the team’s first points against UMN in program history before losing 2-1 in overtime Friday at St. Thomas Ice Arena.
St. Thomas professor urges students to layer up this winter
The lowest observed temperature in February in 2023 has been minus 13 degrees, according to the National Weather Service, yet students around St. Thomas often lack the layers necessary to stay warm.
St. Thomas men’s basketball falls 95-88 to Oral Roberts
First-year guard Andrew Rohde and graduate guard Riley Miller’s combined 48 points weren’t enough as St. Thomas men’s basketball lost 88-95 against Oral Roberts Thursday at a sold-out Schoenecker Arena.
St. Thomas announces $75 million gift for multiuse arena on South Campus
A $75 million naming gift from longtime benefactors Lee and Penny Anderson has cleared the way for a multiuse arena on St. Thomas’ south campus, starting fundraising for a project with an estimated price tag of $175 million, the university announced Tuesday.
St. Thomas student poll leads to AARC changes for fall semester
The Anderson Athletic and Recreation Complex opened to a new setup in the fall semester following a survey that was sent to students in spring of 2022. Anya Capistrant-Kinney has the story.
St. Thomas students participate in real-money finance class
Finance professor Mary S. Daughtery supports students in a class called the Aristotle Fund, a student-managed investment fund that provides students with the opportunity to steward $10 million of the University of St. Thomas’ endowment. Madeline Mussay has the story.
St. Thomas dining hall adds microgreens to the menu
Diners’ curiosity sparked at the Northsider this semester regarding the glass-door refrigerator containing sprouts and seedlings, called the Grow Shelf, located next to the deli section. Gwynnevere Vang has the story.
St. Thomas organizations hold card making event for prisoners
University of St. Thomas Campus Ministry and Tommie Prison Ministry teamed up on Dec. 3 for an event in the Iverson Center for Faith to create Christmas cards for prisoners this holiday season. Gwynnevere Vang has the story.
St. Thomas seeks new local neighborhood liaison
The University of St. Thomas is looking to hire a new neighborhood liaison as soon as possible after the previous liaison, Amy Gage, retired in August after eight years with the university. Karl Warner has the story.