Republican-led Senate sets deal to rebuke President Donald Trump on his declaration of a national emergency at the Mexican border, William Singer pleads guilty to fraud and conspiracy charges in federal court, former Texas Democratic Rep. Beto O’Rourke announces he’s running for president in 2020, and vandals shatter a Virgin Mary statue in St. Thomas’ Ireland Hall. Photographer Drew Bouman has today’s News in :90.
Sports in :60 – March 11, 2019
St. Thomas men’s basketball falls to Guilford College, women’s basketball advances to the Final Four and women’s hockey will host Hamline in the Frozen Four. Ad/PR Rep. Sam Herriges has today’s Sports in :60.
News in :90 – March 11, 2019
An Ethiopian Airlines jet crashes, singer R. Kelly faces more abuse allegations and St. Thomas administration responds to TommieMedia’s recent article. Ad/PR Rep. Sarah McCarthy has today’s News in :90.
St. Thomas holds community forum about campus construction
St. Thomas, Opus and Ryan construction companies hosted a community forum Wednesday, March 6 to address neighborhood concerns about St. Thomas’ three upcoming construction projects.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Women’s hoops defeats Wartburg in Elite Eight
Senior guard Lucia Renikoff’s 22 points led No. 2 St. Thomas to an 85-54 victory over No. 11 Wartburg College in the NCAA Elite Eight Saturday at Schoenecker Arena.
Women’s hockey defeats UW-Eau Claire, advances to NCAA Frozen Four
After a scoreless first period, an unassisted goal by Tommie forward Estee Frantz sparked the No. 1 St. Thomas women’s hockey team to a 4-3 comeback victory over No. 8 UW-Eau Claire. With the win, the Tommies will advance to the NCAA Division III Frozen Four.
Women’s hockey defeats Wis.-Eau Claire, advances to NCAA Frozen Four
The No. 1 St. Thomas women’s hockey team defeated the Wis.-Eau Claire Blugolds 4-3 to advance to the NCAA Division III semifinal game.
Administration responds to photos of blackface in archives
St. Thomas administrators released a statement calling for “teachable moments” after TommieMedia published a story about photos of blackface and racist events found in The Aquin newspaper and Aquinas yearbook.
Women’s hoops defeats Amherst in overtime
Senior center Hannah Spaulding’s 28 points and 18 rebounds led No. 3 St. Thomas to a 61-58 overtime victory against back-to-back defending national champion No. 6 Amherst in the NCAA Sweet 16 women’s basketball tournament Friday at Schoenecker Arena.
Women’s hoops defeats Amherst 61-58 in overtime
Senior center Hannah Spaulding’s 28 points led No. 3 St. Thomas to a 61-58 overtime victory over No. 6 Amherst in the NCAA Sweet 16 women’s basketball tournament Friday at Schoenecker Arena.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Men’s hoops loses to Guilford College in Sweet 16
Kyler Gregory scored 25 points to lead unranked Guilford College 80-73 over No. 13 St. Thomas in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament Friday at Kolf Fieldhouse.
Men’s hoops loses to Guilford 80-73
Kyler Gregory scored 25 points to lead unranked Guilford College 80-73 over No. 13 St. Thomas in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament Friday at Kolf Fieldhouse.
Tommie sports NCAA tournament preview
The No. 1 St. Thomas women’s hockey will compete against No. 8 University of Wisconsin-Eau-Claire, the No. 3 St. Thomas women’s basketball team will compete against back-to-back defending national champions No. 6 Amherst, and the No. 13 St. Thomas men’s basketball team will face Guilford College will compete in the NCAA Division III tournament.
News in :90 – March 7, 2019
The St. Thomas Intercultural Center opened Wednesday, R. Kelly was jailed Wednesday after he said he couldn’t afford to pay child support, Senator Martha McSally revealed Wednesday that she was raped by a superior officer while serving in the Air Force, and five clubs were funded, one new club was approved and new business was discussed at the Feb. 21 Undergraduate Student Government general council meeting. Ad/PR Representative Mckenzie Hickey has today’s News in :90.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: St. Thomas Intercultural Center opens with call for dialogue
As a part of St. Thomas’ Action Plan to Combat Racism, a new Intercultural Center held a grand opening on March 6 on the second floor of the Anderson Student Center.