The St. Thomas esports club is approaching the university to become a club sport, a way to grow with the newly-expanding industry of collegiate esports.
St. Thomas esports club looks to become club sport, eventually varsity sport
OPINION: Say Gay! Especially in schools
Angeline Terry argues that laws like the Don’t Say Gay bill aren’t just homophobic and transphobic but are also dangerous. Saying that it is deeply unethical to limit children’s education on the basis of bias and prejudice.
St. Thomas student falls in love with pixel art
This is Nadia Barnes, a commissioned artist that manages, markets, and curates pixel art for her Etsy store. Nkechukwu Akpati and Olivia VanGrinsven have the story.
USG passes two new clubs and new members sworn in at May 12 meeting
Members of the athletic department gave a presentation on changes to the AARC weight and cardio rooms, new Undergraduate Student Government members were sworn in and two new clubs were approved at the USG general council meeting Thursday at Scooters.
Former and current student government members reflect on USG’s evolution
A lot has changed at St. Thomas since the Undergraduate Student Council was formed as the All College Council in 1938. From going co-ed to Division I athletics, the voice of the student body has grown immensely.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Center for Student Achievement dedicated to Julie Sullivan
On Friday, the Undergraduate Student Government dedicated the Center for Student Achievement to Julie Sullivan, changing its name to the Julie H. Sullivan Center for Student Achievement. The center, which opened in the fall of 2018, states that its goal is to “empower students as they navigate academic and professional goals.”
PODCAST: The News Brief
Macy Berendsen and Owen Larson go over TommieMedia news stories posted during the week of May 6 through May 13. Owen Larson can be reached at Lars6521@stthomas.edu. Macy Berendsen cab be reached at macy.berendsen@stthomas.edu. Mae Macfarlane can be reached at Macf7507@stthomas.edu.
St. Thomas’ Dougherty Family College announces Buffy Smith as new dean
The University of St. Thomas’ Dougherty Family College announced its new dean, Buffy Smith, Wednesday in an email to the St. Thomas community from executive vice president and provost Eddy Rojas.
COVID-19 UPDATE: 55 cases mark highest of semester
Fifty-five positive COVID-19 cases were reported by St. Thomas’ Center for Well-Being during the week ending May 6, the highest of the spring semester.
PODCASTS: The News Brief – May 6
Cam Kauffman and Angelica Franaschouk go over the most recent news stories posted to TommieMedia during the week of April 29th through May 6th.
St. Thomas baseball splits doubleheader with Northern Colorado
The Tommies’ (9-22 overall, 3-8 Summit League) kept both games competitive, amassing 19 hits to the Bear’s (10-27, 6-8) 20 while playing solid defense. First-year players Ben Vojuvich, Brigs Richartz and sophomore catcher Max Moris each hit home runs over the games.
Tommie bats hot as softball takes 2 wins against University of North Dakota
The University of St. Thomas softball team defeated the University of North Dakota 6-2 and 7-0 in a conference matchup Saturday at South Field.
PODCASTS: The News Brief – April 22
Cam Kauffman and Lauren Price go over the most recent news stories posted to TommieMedia during the week of April 14th through April 22nd.
St. Thomas to require masks in classrooms for rest of semester
The University Action and Response Team announced the continued requirement of face coverings in classrooms, labs, St. Thomas’ shuttle and the Center for Well-Being for the remainder of the semester.
PODCAST: The News Brief – April 14
Sydney LaBelle and Mae Macfarlane go over the most recent news stories posted to TommieMedia during the week of April 8th through April 14th.