From being born one minute apart to now being over 1,600 miles apart, St. Thomas first-year student Claire Bentfield and her twin Rachel Bentfield, who attends school in Washington state, are staying connected through their weekly podcast. Chief Video Editor Taylor Shupe has the story.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: St. Thomas conducts second round of COVID-19 mass testing
A second round of asymptomatic COVID-19 mass testing took place Tuesday, Dec. 8 in the Anderson Athletic and Recreation Complex Field House. Taylor Shupe, Huda Alsomali and Joey Swanson have the story and slideshow.
St. Thomas’ annual Christmas Concert marches on virtually with Dec. 18 release
The 33rd annual St. Thomas Christmas Concert will be released online on Dec. 18 after being recorded in November at the Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas and the Brady Education Center auditorium. Chief Video Editor Taylor Shupe has the story.
New COVID-19 dining hall guidelines leave students confused
The new normal of the COVID-19 pandemic has come with new rules on campus, some of which students are struggling to follow. Videographer Emily Rudie and Chief Video Editor Taylor Shupe has the story.
Top Stories – October 22, 2020
A St. Thomas professor is recovering at home after four Tommies rushed to his aid when he collapsed from cardiac arrest, and the university adjusts a couple COVID-19 restrictions. TommieMedia’s Leila Weah and Annie Terry have those topics and more on this episode of Top Stories.
The Locker Room with Coach Thanh Pham – Oct. 15, 2020
Women’s volleyball coach Thanh Pham joins TommieMedia’s Taylor Shupe in The Locker Room to talk about practices and recruitment in the face of COVID-19 and the D1 transition.
Students adjust to new normal on campus amid COVID-19
As students return to campus, they are adjusting to the new normal of campus life within the pandemic. While knowing it is necessary for the common good of the community, students find pros and cons to the precautions. Chief Video Editor Taylor Shupe has the story.
News in :90 From a Distance – April 30, 2020
Izzy’s Ice Cream in St. Paul closes, New York temporary hospitals become unused, and Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board plan to close playgrounds. Chief Video Editor Taylor Shupe has today’s News in :90 from a distance.
TommieMedia receives awards at two regional competitions
TommieMedia won awards in two regional journalism contests in early April, including two Crystal Pillars at the 2020 College Student Production Awards, which are sponsored by the Upper Midwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Ad/PR Director Alexis Okafor has the recap.
The Locker Room with St. Thomas Baseball – March 12, 2020
St. Thomas baseball head coach Chris Olean, senior outfield Josh Thorp and senior pitcher Shaun Falbo visit The Locker Room with TommieMedia’s Taylor Shupe about their goals this season.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Joe Biden wins Minnesota in presidential primary
Former Vice President Joe Biden won Minnesota, his seventh state on Super Tuesday. He also won Arkansas, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Alabama, North Carolina, Massachusetts and Virginia as of 12:01 a.m. University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker, Chief Video Editor Taylor Shupe and Design Manager Reid Neeser have the story.
St. Thomas student founds jewelry company: “Penny’s Piercings”
With the Mall of America only miles away, St. Thomas students need not look further than Murray Hall to find affordable earrings. That’s because first-year student Penny Groethe, creator of Penny’s Piercings, can whip up a pair in minutes. Chief Video Editor Taylor Shupe and Reporter Mia Laube have the story.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: St. Thomas women’s hockey ends season in MIAC quarterfinals
Winless the past five games, the No. 4-ranked St. Thomas women’s hockey team lost in the MIAC quarterfinals to No. 6-ranked Saint Mary’s 4-1 Thursday at Saint Thomas Ice Arena. Chief Video Editor Taylor Shupe and University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker have the story.
The Locker Room with Men’s Basketball – Feb. 20, 2020
St. Thomas men’s basketball coach John Tauer, sophomore guard Anders Nelson and senior forward Elijah Hannah join TommieMedia’s Taylor Shupe on The Locker Room to talk about the team’s plan as the regular season comes to an end.
News in :90 – Feb. 10, 2020
Over the weekend, the Coronavirus death toll in China rose 15% and members of the dean of students office spoke at the Undergraduate Student Government general council meeting last week. Chief Video Editor Taylor Shupe has today’s News in :90.