St. Olaf, St. John’s and Bethel came out victorious in week five’s MIAC games.
MIAC Roundup: St. John’s and St. Olaf win in week five
St. Thomas women’s soccer ties Wartburg in defensive battle
The St. Thomas women’s soccer team tied 0-0 in double overtime against the Wartburg Knights in a rainy, cold non-conference game Wednesday at South Field.
News in :90 – Sept. 30, 2019
Archbishop Harry Flynn’s funeral was held, a drainage problem is requiring Minnesota United FC to replace the grass at Allianz field, and St. Thomas students will now be able to donate guest passes to help students facing food insecurity. Reporter Justin Amaker has today’s News in :90.
Sports in :60 – Sept. 27, 2019
The St. Thomas women’s soccer team lost to Augsburg 1-0 Wednesday, women’s volleyball won against Concordia-Moorhead, and the St. Thomas football team travels to UW-Eau Claire Saturday. Reporter Justin Amaker has today’s Sports in :60.
Future, experiential design key points in Convening the College keynote
John “Ozzie” Nelson, Jr. was the keynote speaker at the CAS’ second annual Convening the College event Monday night in the O’Shaughnessy Educational Center auditorium.
St. Thomas community gathers to reclaim Ireland Hall, protest racial slur incident
More than 200 students, faculty and staff gathered in Koch Commons Thursday night for a “BE-In” event to reclaim the space of Ireland Hall after a racial slur was found in one of its bathrooms. The event was followed by a peaceful protest in front of the men’s dormitory.
Hand scanners to replace student IDs at residential dining entrances
Students will no longer need to rely on their student IDs to enter a dining hall starting this fall, thanks to new biometric hand scanners called Wave ID. Reporter Justin Amaker has the full story.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: JPII demolition begins, chapel renovation continues
Since spring semester wrapped up last month, construction crews have been working to renovate the Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas and build the Iverson Center for Faith and two residence halls. Reporter Justin Amaker captured some photos of the construction progress on Wednesday.
Wendy Wyatt to become new vice provost of academic affairs
Wendy Wyatt, the current associate vice provost for undergraduate studies, has been appointed to replace her supervisor, Robert Riley, as vice provost of academic affairs. She will take over the role July 1.
Global Health students make cookbooks for homeless, at-risk children
Members of St. Thomas’ Students for Global Health club are working on creating and printing cookbooks for homeless people and children at risk.
St. Thomas baseball ends season with loss to Wartburg
After a 1-0 win against the Wartburg Knights, the St. Thomas baseball team lost 6-1 to split a non-conference doubleheader in its final game of the season Monday at Koch Diamond. Reporter Justin Amaker has the full story.
St. Thomas baseball sweeps Augsburg
After a 12-6 win by the St. Thomas baseball team in the first game of the doubleheader that ended a five-game losing streak, the Tommies swept the Augsburg Auggies with a 11-1 win Saturday at Koch Diamond. Reporter Justin Amaker has the full story.
St. Thomas breaks ground for Iverson Center for Faith, chapel renovation
The St. Thomas community gathered Thursday to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new Iversen Center for Faith and Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas renovation. Reporter Justin Amaker has the full story.
Women’s track and field prepares for MIAC championship
The St. Thomas women’s track and field team prepared for the MIAC outdoor championship by competing in the Tommie Twilight meet Wednesday at O’Shaughnessy Stadium and Koch Diamond.
Officials transport man from campus to hospital
St. Thomas Public Safety, St. Paul police, fire and EMT responded to a man who appeared to be in distress outside O’Shaughnessy Educational Center Friday morning. Reporter Justin Amaker has the full story.