Many students use their J-Term study abroad for sightseeing and partying instead of studying. Opinions Editor Abby Sliva argues that students should pick their study abroad for the class, not for the destination.
News in :90 – Feb. 14, 2019
The University of St. Thomas lost power Wednesday morning due to an Xcel Energy outage, in Parkland, Florida, the community is remembering the loss of 14 students and three staff members a year ago today, and The EPA announced Thursday it will move forward with a process that could lead to creating a safety threshold for a group of highly toxic chemicals in drinking water. Opinions Editor Abby Sliva has today’s News in :90.
Women’s basketball defeats conference rival St. Ben’s
Senior center Hannah Spaulding led the No. 3 St. Thomas women’s basketball team to a 90-31 victory over conference rival St. Benedict Wednesday night at Schoenecker Arena.
Power outage shuts down St. Thomas campus and surrounding neighborhoods
The St. Thomas campus was among several St. Paul neighborhoods which briefly lost power twice on Wednesday morning.
Women’s hockey nets comeback victory over St. Ben’s
Forward Rachel Werdin led the No. 1 ranked St. Thomas women’s hockey team to a late 2-1 comeback victory over conference rival College of St. Benedict Saturday at St. Thomas Ice Arena.
Men’s hoops falls to Auggies
The St. Thomas men’s basketball team fell to the Augsburg Auggies 88-86 Saturday afternoon at Schoenecker Arena, putting the Tommies’ twenty-one game win streak to bed.
St. John’s men’s hockey snaps Tommies’ unbeaten streak
The St. Thomas men’s hockey team’s 13-game win streak was snapped by conference rival St. John’s 4-1 Friday at St. Thomas Ice Arena.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: St. Paul declares snow emergency 2-7-19
St. Paul declared a snow emergency Thursday afternoon. Photographer Ahna Clark captured the snowy day on campus.
Women’s basketball defeats Oles 90-49
Sophomore forward Kaia Porter lead the No. 3 St. Thomas women’s basketball team to a blowout 90-49 conference victory over the St. Olaf Oles Wednesday at Schoenecker Arena.
Men’s hoops downs No. 7 Stevens Point
A stand-out defensive performance from Elijah Hannah Saturday at Schoenecker Arena helped lead the St. Thomas men’s basketball team to a 73-57 victory against Wisconsin Stevens Point.
Tommie running back starts athletic clothing brand
Josh Parks, a senior at St. Thomas and the starting running back for the football team, has a passion for fitness that extends beyond the field. Parks started GhostFit, an athletic apparel company that focuses on shirts, hoodies, joggers and cutoffs.
OPINION: Link eXpress funds to rideshares
Although campus is in St. Paul, some fast food stops, grocery stores, and restaurants, may be difficult for students to access without a car. Opinions Editor Anna Hoffman argues that students should be able to use eXpress funds for rideshare options like Uber and Lyft.
President gifts faculty, staff three days of paid leave
St. Thomas will be giving faculty and staff three extra paid days off between fall semester and January Term to spend with their families over the holidays. The gift days tradition was started by previous president Father Dennis Dease.
Allianz Field to host 89th Tommie-Johnnie football game
St. Thomas and Minnesota United FC announced Tuesday that next year’s Tommie-Johnnie football game will be held at Allianz Field. The game will be the first-ever American football match held at the soon-to-be-completed stadium.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Men’s hoops to clash with Falcons in US Bank Stadium classic
The St. Thomas and Wisconsin River Falls men’s basketball teams meet at U.S. Bank Stadium Friday for the start of this weekend’s basketball classic. The match will be the first-ever game played at the new stadium.