St. Thomas student-athletes, coaches and staff have worked together since last May to create an initiative called “Shed a Little Light” that was launched in October 2020 to bring change to campus regarding racial inequities in response to the killing of George Floyd. Olivia Paradise and Cam Kauffman have the story.
St. Thomas to offer expanded dining options to dietary restricted students next year
St. Thomas Dining Services said dining options at the View and Northsider will return to normal next fall and plans to advertise the Individual Dietary Needs Form, better educate students about food provisions and fully open the G8 Station, which provides options to students with the top eight food allergens. Cam Kauffman, Josie Morss and Ava Wilk have the story.
St. Thomas committee seeks to recognize Dakota land
St. Thomas is taking steps to acknowledge that its campus was built on stolen Dakota land by drafting a statement recognizing Dakota history. Josie Morss and Rabia Malik have the story.
Seattle Seahawks sign Tommie alum Nick Guggemos
Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider announced Thursday that the team signed tight end and Tommie alum Nick Guggemos after he participated in the University of Minnesota Pro Day in April. Joey Swanson and Justin Amaker have the story.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Positive cases rise at St. Paul campus
Fifteen positive COVID-19 cases were reported last week by the St. Thomas’ Center for Well-Being, an increase of six from the previous week. Angeline Terry and Lauren Dettmer have the story.
The Locker Room with Phil Esten – April 29, 2021
St. Thomas Athletics Director Phil Esten joins TommieMedia’s Scout Mason in The Locker Room to talk about the Tommies’ historic D1 transition taking effect fall 2021.
Tommie-Johnnie football rivalry ends without final game
Although MIAC presidents allowed football programs to schedule up to four games or scrimmages this spring semester, a final Tommie-Johnnie game before St. Thomas moves to Division I will not take place this spring, as St. John’s decided to concentrate its efforts on preparing athletes to compete next fall. Reporter Luana Karl has the story.
Tommie baseball remains undefeated at home, wins doubleheader
St. Thomas baseball took two wins against Carleton College Wednesday at Koch Diamond, projecting into first place in the MIAC and increasing its winning streak to four. Sam Larson and Olivia Paradise have the story.
News in :90 – April 27, 2021
Just under two-thousand individuals of the St. Thomas community received the first shot of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, at McCarthy Gym on Friday and Saturday. Macalester College is now the first Minnesota college to require the COVID-19 vaccine for returning students and staff next fall. Production Editor, Justin Amaker has today’s News in :90.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Tommie softball win some, lose some in double header against St. Catherine
St. Thomas softball won their first game on Sunday against St. Catherine 5-4 on a walk-off hit from senior Sam Birling, but St. Catherine was able to break the Tommies’ eight game home winning streak in the second game, losing 5-2 at South Field. Owen Larson and Casey Eakins have the story.
St. Thomas baseball dominates Crown College
Redshirt first-year pitcher Duke Coburn set the tone for St. Thomas baseball Saturday with his eight inning, two hit performance in a 9-1 win over Crown College at Koch Diamond. Joey Swanson and Olivia Paradise have the story.
Women’s soccer beats Concordia-St. Paul in scrimmage
After a slow start with one goal in the first half, the St. Thomas women’s soccer team picked up the pace, putting in two more goals and beating Concordia-St. Paul 3-1 Saturday in a scrimmage at South Field. Justin Amaker and Olivia Paradise has the story.
Omega Ti women lift weights and boost confidence
New St. Thomas fitness club Omega Ti helps women gain muscle, exercise knowledge and build lasting friendships with a community of “strength sisters” that focus on women’s health and wellness in a male-dominated fitness world. Reporter Lauren Price has the story.
Tommie athletics announces community-open session
St. Thomas Athletics Director Phil Esten extended his invitation in an email on April 14 for St. Thomas community members to join an open discussion with key athletics leaders at noon on April 22 via Zoom and to join an open panel with the commissioners of St. Thomas’ new athletic conferences at noon on May 7.
St. Thomas MBA student dies
St. Thomas graduate student Olivia DeMeuse died after being hit by a car while walking on April 16, according to a statement from the St. Thomas Newsroom. Chief Story Editor and Social Media Manager Angeline Terry has the story.