St. Thomas has seen quite a bit of progress in the athletic realm ever since jumping from NCAA Division III to Division I in 2021. Features CME Miles Schiffer has the story.
OPINION: The NCAA should reconsider St. Thomas’ postseason ban
Tommie baseball loses 7-6 to Minnesota Gophers in extra innings
St. Thomas baseball’s 7-6 loss to the University of Minnesota soured junior outfielder Brig Richartz’s ninth career homer at Siebert Field Tuesday night. Sports CME Adam Mueller has the story.
St. Thomas football undergoes staff changes heading into spring practices
St. Thomas football began its spring practice schedule and picked up five new coaches ahead of a scrimmage game planned for May 4. AP Wire CME Kevin Lynch has the story.
News in :90 – April 23, 2024
India’s main opposition party accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of using hate speech after he called Muslims “infiltrators,” Pro-Palestinian protests sweep U.S. college campuses following mass arrests at Columbia and Minnesota lawmakers are pursing bans on “book bans.” Katherine Oswald has today’s News in :90.
St. Thomas Office of Sustainability Initiatives celebrates Earth Day
The Office of Sustainability Initiatives invited the St. Thomas community to celebrate Sustainability Week on campus beginning April 21. Sabrina Thompson has the story.
News in :90 – April 18, 2024
Indonesian authorities issued a tsunami alert Wednesday after eruptions at Ruang mountain sent ash thousands of feet high, Iran’s attack against Israel over the weekend has spurred bipartisan legislative action in Congress and the family of a Minnesota man who was killed by a state trooper during a traffic stop filed a federal civil rights lawsuit. Daniela Kopřivová has today’s News in :90.
Tommie softball bests North Dakota 10-3 in final game of weekend series
Sophomore center fielder Avery Wukawitz’s grand slam sparked a 10-3 victory for St. Thomas softball against North Dakota Sunday afternoon. Juan Del Valle has the story.
News in :90 – April 16, 2024
More potential jurors were dismissed as Trump’s hush money trial enters a second day, Pro-Palestinian demonstrators shut down airport highways and key bridges in major US cities and Minnesota Democratic leader disavows local unit’s backing of candidate accused of stalking a lawmaker. Owen Larson has today’s News in :90.
St. Thomas softball splits doubleheader with North Dakota
A three-run home run from sophomore infielder Abbi Stierlin in game two couldn’t keep St. Thomas softball from splitting their doubleheader with North Dakota Saturday afternoon. Sports CME Adam Mueller has the story.
Sports in :60 – April 12, 2024
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese headline the list of 12 college players who were invited to the WNBA draft. Tristan Broz scored his second overtime goal of the NCAA Tournament. Kentucky has hired BYU’s Mark Pope as men’s basketball coach. Megan Farrell has today’s Sports in :60.
Court hears oral arguments on Anderson Arena environmental concerns
The Minnesota Court of Appeals heard oral arguments Thursday regarding the St. Paul City Council’s decision to not require an Environmental Impact Statement for the construction of the Lee and Penny Anderson Arena. Managing Editor Owen Larson has the story.
St. Paul Councilwomen visit campus to discuss local government and women in leadership
St. Paul City Councilwomen Mitra Jalali and Rebecca Noecker participated in a moderated question and answer event on Monday at St. Thomas. Sabrina Thompson has the story.
OPINION: Campus or simulation? Coming from Central Europe, it is all the same to me
Daniela Kopřivová writes about her experience as an international student living on campus.
News in :90 – April 9, 2024
Germany rejected allegations that it’s facilitating acts of genocide in Gaza at UN court, prosecutors urged the Supreme Court to reject Trump’s immunity claims in election subversion caseUber and Lyft have planned to exit Minneapolis in May over a city council ordinance requiring drivers to be paid at a higher rate. Livy Dunlap has today’s News in :90.
St. Thomas baseball falls 12-10, wins 9-8 in Omaha doubleheader
St. Thomas baseball split a Summit League doubleheader with Omaha on Saturday, losing the opener 12-10 before winning the second game, 9-8. Juan Del Valle has the story.