In cold-weather states, it’s important to have your car ready for the snowy and icy roads ahead. Designer Lia Saari has 10 ways for people to prepare their cars for winter.
INFOGRAPHIC: 10 ways to get your car ready for winter
PODCAST: The Medium with Kayley Isaacson
In episode six of The Medium, Reid Neeser and Maddie Peters talk with St. Thomas student Kayley Isaacson about her art and St. Thomas’ theater club. They discuss the history and impact of YouTube, along with listing some of their favorite channels and catching up with the latest news in arts and entertainment.
New SDIS director Alex Hernandez-Siegel to begin “year of listening”
Alex Hernandez-Siegel, the new director of Student Diversity and Inclusion services will begin his “year of listening” to find out what is working at St. Thomas and what he can build on in terms of student diversity and inclusion. Rachel Torralba has the story.
Sinn enters 15th season coaching Tommie basketball
Ruth Sinn started coaching the Tommies in 2005, and her teams have been successful ever since. This year, she enters her 15th season coaching the St. Thomas women’s basketball team. Reporter Rae Beaner has the story.
OPINION: Black Friday is consuming Thanksgiving
Black Friday is no longer just Black Friday. The shopping craze is oozing into the Thanksgiving, as more and more stores expand their sales. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues the spirit of Thanksgiving has been overrun by American consumerism.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Men’s basketball topples Carleton in home opener
St. Thomas men’s basketball captured its first MIAC win beating Carleton 74-60 Tuesday night at Schoenecker Arena. Reporter Joey Swanson and photojournalist Maxwell Collier have the story.
University of St. Thomas closed late Tuesday, Wednesday for winter weather
The University of St. Thomas will close Tuesday at 8 p.m. and remain closed through Wednesday, Nov. 27, due to winter weather, the university said in an alert.
OPINION: Taylor Swift is many things, best summed up by Artist of the Decade
Taylor Swift has helped define pop music over the last decade, measured in six Billboard No. 1 albums and 10 Grammy awards. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues Swift’s impact on American culture and society makes her a worthy recipient of the Artist of the Decade award.
Shoemaker tackles two sports in transfer to St. Thomas
Transferring colleges 300 miles apart is challenging, as is restarting a sport two years after high school. St. Thomas junior football and baseball transfer Nate Shoemaker doesn’t shy away from challenges. Reporter Mia Laube has the story.
INFOGRAPHIC: Avoiding Thanksgiving food waste
In the U.S., 40% of all food goes to waste. During the holidays, people are confronted with more food than they can eat, meaning a lot of food is wasted. Designer Maggie Stout has an infographic on how people can reduce food waste over Thanksgiving.
OPINION: Loving our country requires disagreement
President Donald Trump has painted himself as the ultimate patriot. Any criticism of him or his policies is deemed unpatriotic, but it shouldn’t be that way. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues patriotism doesn’t mean unceasing support for everything a country does.
The Women’s Studies program name faces change
The St. Thomas Women’s Studies program is getting a name change that is not yet finalized. Women’s Studies will soon be called Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies to foster a stronger sense of inclusivity. Reporter Rae Beaner has the story.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Tommie women’s soccer falls short of Final Four after penalty shootout
The No. 19 St. Thomas women’s soccer team drew No. 15 Carnegie Mellon University 0-0 after double overtime, but fell just short in a penalty shootout Saturday, losing 6-5 to the Tartans in the Elite Eight of the Division lll NCAA Tournament.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: St. Thomas women’s hockey sweeps Bethel
After a 5-0 blowout win against Bethel Friday night, St. Thomas remains unbeaten in MIAC play after taking down Bethel 2-1 in a competitive matchup Saturday afternoon at St. Thomas Ice Arena. Reporter Joey Swanson and photojournalist Jamie Tjornejoj have the story.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: St. Thomas men’s hockey takes first MIAC loss
Junior forward Spencer Zwiener’s goal was not enough for the St. Thomas men’s hockey team to keep its undefeated MIAC record, losing 3-1 to Bethel Friday at Saint Thomas Ice Arena. Reporter Justin Amaker has the story.