The Green New Deal has hit a wall of criticism, particularly from Republicans and President Donald Trump. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues that substantial reforms are needed for issues like climate change, and the Green New Deal, while it has faults, has started the conversation for sustainable laws.
Vandals strike Virgin Mary statue in Ireland Hall
Vandals shattered a statue of the Virgin Mary last week in St. Thomas’ Ireland Hall.
PODCAST: Keep the Ball Rolling with John Tauer and Tom Palkowski
In episode two of Keep the Ball Rolling, host Carly Noble and Alex Panos talk Tommie basketball and hockey in the NCAA playoffs and sit down with men’s basketball coach John Tauer and women’s hockey coach Tom Palkowski.
OPINIONS: Newspapers should charge readers for online content
News outlets are trying to keep up with the fast-paced online world, which leads to new obstacles in a digital age. Columnist Maddie Peters argues newspaper companies should charge users for online content to maintain business and stable revenue.
OPINIONS: First Step Act marks beginning of prison reform
President Donald Trump signed the First Step Act, which aims to reduce recidivism, improve living conditions for inmates, and decrease sentences in the United States. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues that despite the act, there are still many issues in the criminal justice system.
St. Thomas holds community forum about campus construction
St. Thomas, Opus and Ryan construction companies hosted a community forum Wednesday, March 6 to address neighborhood concerns about St. Thomas’ three upcoming construction projects.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Women’s hoops defeats Wartburg in Elite Eight
Senior guard Lucia Renikoff’s 22 points led No. 2 St. Thomas to an 85-54 victory over No. 11 Wartburg College in the NCAA Elite Eight Saturday at Schoenecker Arena.
Women’s hoops defeats Wartburg in Elite Eight
The St. Thomas women’s basketball team defeated Wartburg College in the NCAA Elite Eight Saturday at Schoenecker Arena.
Women’s hockey defeats UW-Eau Claire, advances to NCAA Frozen Four
After a scoreless first period, an unassisted goal by Tommie forward Estee Frantz sparked the No. 1 St. Thomas women’s hockey team to a 4-3 comeback victory over No. 8 UW-Eau Claire. With the win, the Tommies will advance to the NCAA Division III Frozen Four.
Women’s hockey defeats Wis.-Eau Claire, advances to NCAA Frozen Four
The No. 1 St. Thomas women’s hockey team defeated the Wis.-Eau Claire Blugolds 4-3 to advance to the NCAA Division III semifinal game.
Administration responds to photos of blackface in archives
St. Thomas administrators released a statement calling for “teachable moments” after TommieMedia published a story about photos of blackface and racist events found in The Aquin newspaper and Aquinas yearbook.
Women’s hoops defeats Amherst in overtime
Senior center Hannah Spaulding’s 28 points and 18 rebounds led No. 3 St. Thomas to a 61-58 overtime victory against back-to-back defending national champion No. 6 Amherst in the NCAA Sweet 16 women’s basketball tournament Friday at Schoenecker Arena.
Women’s hoops defeats Amherst 61-58 in overtime
Senior center Hannah Spaulding’s 28 points led No. 3 St. Thomas to a 61-58 overtime victory over No. 6 Amherst in the NCAA Sweet 16 women’s basketball tournament Friday at Schoenecker Arena.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Men’s hoops loses to Guilford College in Sweet 16
Kyler Gregory scored 25 points to lead unranked Guilford College 80-73 over No. 13 St. Thomas in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament Friday at Kolf Fieldhouse.
Men’s hoops loses to Guilford 80-73
Kyler Gregory scored 25 points to lead unranked Guilford College 80-73 over No. 13 St. Thomas in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament Friday at Kolf Fieldhouse.