A NCAA national championship is still within reach of the St. Thomas men’s hockey team after receiving an at-large bid to play in Pool C of the 2012 Division III playoffs.
Men’s hockey makes NCAA tournament
Women’s basketball team heads to Sweet 16 after 51-45 victory over Coe College
The St. Thomas women’s basketball team had a 51-45 victory over Coe (Iowa) College in the second round of the NCAA Division-III basketball playoffs at Steve Fritz Court Saturday night.
Women’s basketball defeats Martin Luther College 71-58, advances to second round
The victory puts the No. 10-ranked Tommies into the second round against Coe College (Iowa).
Texting, the preferred method for liars
Research published by The Los Angeles Times suggests it’s easier to lie in a text message versus face-to-face conversation. Some St. Thomas students admitted to the ease of lying via text message and were not surprised by the research.
St. Thomas students respond to free speech case
St. Thomas students are following a free speech case at the Minnesota Supreme Court involving a student and controversial Facebook posts.
The Locker Room with Ruth Sinn – March 1, 2012
Women’s basketball coach Ruth Sinn and sophomore Maggie Weiers join reporter Angela Deeney in The Locker Room to talk about their first round of NCAA playoffs.
Underground tunnels for new buildings not in university’s plans
An expansion of the tunnel system is not planned for the walk between the Anderson Student Center and the Anderson Athletic Recreational Complex because of underground barriers and cost limitations.
Students show their Tommie pride at Schlittentag Sled Day
St. Thomas juniors Lucas Werner, Charlie Luckie and Drew Lindholm, under the team name “Lady Luck,” competed against 27 other teams at Buck Hill’s Red Bull Schlittentag Sled Day.
Men’s basketball edges Gustavus in OT to win MIAC; Claremont-Mudd-Scripps is NCAA foe
Sophomore forward Josh Pella’s overtime heroics helped the St. Thomas men’s basketball team to a 66-62 victory against Gustavus Adolphus College to win the MIAC Championship game Sunday, Feb. 26.
Weiers’ double-double helps Tommies win MIAC championship
Sophomore center Maggie Weiers’ 18 points and 19 rebounds guided the women’s basketball team to a 66-54 victory over Gustavus and a MIAC tournament championship Saturday, Feb. 25, at Schoenecker Arena.
Sleep tight, don’t let the bed bugs bite
Two St. Thomas students, one who lived on campus and one who lives off campus, have had problems with bed bugs. However, Director of Residence Life Aaron Macke said it has not been an issue at the university.
USG sinks senior riverboat plans
It will be replaced with a variety of senior events that are scheduled to take place the week before commencement.
Olympian Ohno inspires audience
Speed skater Apolo Ohno, an eight-time Olympic medalist, entertained and inspired St. Thomas students, faculty and alumni while discussing his transformation from troubled teenager to dedicated athlete Tuesday.
Bar shuttles bring students, concerns to campus
While many St. Thomas students welcome these types of shuttles, Mike Barrett, associate director of Public Safety, said that they introduce problems for the surrounding communities.
Men’s swimming and diving team wins its second MIAC title in three years
The St. Thomas men’s swimming and diving team won its second conference championship in three years Saturday, Feb. 18, at the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center.