Participation trophies are rooted in the idea that “everyone is a winner.” Columnist Maddie Peters argues that society should teach kids how to bounce back after failure and to realize they will not always be the best at something.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Aloe Blacc concert
Aloe Blacc headlined the Tommie Fest spring concert on May 18 in Schoenecker Arena at the University of St. Thomas. Josie Dunne was the concert’s opening act. Photographer Drew Bouman captured some of the concert’s highlights.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: St. Thomas music industry students launch concert series
St. Thomas music industry students launched a new concert series on May 15 featuring two local bands, Static Panic and Graveyard Club.
St. Thomas women’s club lacrosse places fifth at nationals
The No. 3 St. Thomas women’s club lacrosse placed fifth at the Division II WCLA national championship Saturday, May 11 in Virginia, Beach, Virginia. Reporter Brennan Campbell has the full story.
St. Thomas “involuntarily” removed from MIAC
After almost 100 years in the conference, St. Thomas will be removed from the MIAC. The decision will affect all sports.
OPINIONS: The media glorifies criminals like Ted Bundy
The evil deeds of sadists like Jeffrey Dahmer and Ted Bundy are encapsulated in popular documentaries, movies and TV shows. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues that while it’s natural to be curious about their motivations, the curiosity becomes dangerous when media producers skim over the victims and the brutality of the crimes.
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.
St. Thomas curriculum changes for 2020-2021 school year
The new curriculum changes at St. Thomas will go into affect for the fall 2020 semester. Design Manager Emilia Fredrickson breaks down the changes.
Longtime St. Thomas choral director moves on to new university
Angela Kasper Broeker, St. Thomas director of choral activities and music professor, is leaving the university. Kasper Broeker will be in charge of the choral music education students at Western Washington University in Bellingham, Washington in the fall.
PODCAST: The Medium with Elizabeth Wilkinson
In episode two of The Medium, Maddie and Reid talk Met Gala with TommieMedia Director Solveig Rennan and sit down with St. Thomas Professor Elizabeth Wilkinson to talk about her local band Wilkinson James.
OPINIONS: Ending homelessness starts with understanding its cause
Homelessness isn’t a problem isolated to other countries or states. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues that to understand how we can end the issue, we must understand why people become homeless.
St. Thomas softball advances to NCAA tournament finals
The St. Thomas softball team advanced to NCAA softball tournament finals with a sweep over University of Wisconsin-La Crosse 5-0 to take the Super Regional Championship advance to the World Series bracket Friday at South Field.
St. Thomas softball advances to NCAA tournament finals
The St. Thomas softball team advanced to NCAA softball tournament finals with a sweep over University of Wisconsin-La Crosse 5-0 to take the Super Regional Championship.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Ramadan Iftar Dinner
The Ramadan Iftar Dinner was held in Anderson Student Center Wolfe Alumni Hall on Wednesday, May 8.
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.