A new application, Plyo, rewards students who spend time at their colleges’ recreation centers with discounts from local businesses.
New app encourages students to be active, earn rewards
St. Thomas community demands climate action
In solidarity with the Youth Climate Strike, the St. Thomas community walked out of class to demand climate action on March 15. Reporter Emily Haugen, Videographer Drew Bouman and Chief Video Editor Jack Stanek have the full story.
St. Thomas grounds crew rescues sidewalks from snow
After multiple storms blanketed the St. Thomas campus with snow, the grounds crew made it their mission to keep sidewalks clear for students. Chief Video Editor Jack Stanek and Videographer Drew Bouman have the full story.
Feb. 18, 2019 – Sports in :60
St. Thomas women’s swim and dive wins fourth straight MIAC championship, women’s hockey’s unbeaten streak is snapped and women’s basketball plays MIAC semifinal game Thursday. Chief Video Editor Jack Stanek has today’s Sports in :60.
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.
St. Thomas a cappella groups sing out against hate
In response to recent hate crimes and racial incidents on campus, St. Thomas a cappella groups collaborated to create a music video project called We Stand For. Cadenza and the Summit Singers recorded the song “If You’re Out There” by John Legend and then invited students, clubs and other community members to come to OEC auditorium and write on a sign what they stood for.
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.
COJO staff member makes US wheelchair curling team
St. Thomas COJO staff member Oyuna Uranchimeg has qualified for the American Paralympic curling team. Videographer Charlie Siddons and Reporter Jack Stanek profile Uranchimeg’s journey.
St. Paul passes landmark minimum wage law
The St. Paul City Council passed a $15 minimum wage ordinance Wednesday afternoon. Large businesses, including the University of St. Thomas, will increase minimum wages to $11.50 by July 1, 2020 and reach $15 an hour by 2023.
Sports in :60 – Nov. 13, 2018
The St. Thomas basketball team heads to New York to compete against the Brooklyn Bulldogs Thursday, Hugh Jackson is hired by the Cincinnati Bangles, and the Japanese team widens the gap in their series against the MLB All-Stars team. Reporter Jack Stanek has today’s Sports in :60.
St. Thomas students help boost 2018 midterm turnout
St. Thomas students flooded to McNeely Hall and the Groveland Community Center on Nov. 6 in St. Paul to cast their votes in the 2018 midterm election.
News in :90 – Oct. 18, 2018
Registration for the midterm elections is due, the Taliban claim responsibility for an attack, a fatal shooting happens outside a St. Paul bar, and a student at Northern University is found dead. Reporter Jack Stanek has today’s News in :90.
Volleyball sweeps Augsburg, continues win streak
The St. Thomas volleyball team’s outside hitter Fran Egan tallied 13 kills against Augsburg Wednesday, leading the team to a 3-0 victory. The Tommies dominated the first two sets 25-13 and 25-14, and won the final set 25-20 against the Auggies for their fifth-consecutive win.
Sports in :60 – Sept. 24, 2018
St. Thomas Football faces Concordia Moorhead on Saturday, St. Thomas Senior Will Kidd scores third goal of season, St. Thomas Women’s Soccer defeats Gustavus Adolphus College. Reporter Jack Stanek has today’s Sports in :60.
Women’s soccer survives, extends win streak to 6
The women’s soccer team went into overtime for a second-straight game, escaping with a 2-1 win over Gustavus.