The St. Thomas men’s tennis team defeated St. Scholastica 9-0 at home Sunday after losing to Carleton Saturday night.
Men’s tennis defeats St. Scholastica 9-0
Women’s basketball loses MIAC championship game 71-61 to Concordia-Moorhead
Erica Nord’s 17 points were too much for the St. Thomas women’s basketball team as it lost the MIAC playoff championship game to Concordia-Moorhead 71-61 Saturday at home.
The loss hit hard after an exhilarating 50-48 win against Gustavus Thursday night. Coach Ruth Sinn said being on defense for a majority of the game made it difficult to get back on track.
Student tobacco use decreases at St. Thomas
A recent survey of more than 7,000 Minnesota residents found that the state’s adult tobacco use has decreased during the past 11 years, and that trend is reflected at St. Thomas as well.
Tommie Award recipient discusses award, college experiences
Tommie Award recipient Dan Carr joined reporter Kelsey Schultz in the studio to talk about being the 81st winner of the Tommie Award.
New club rolls through the ‘Dome
The winter season won’t stop the Rollerblading Club from lacing up its blades. The new club, which started last fall, is rollerblading in the Metrodome to stay active.
Snow day: Some employees commute to work while students relax, do homework
With classes canceled Monday due to a snow storm, almost all of campus was shut down, including the Anderson Athletic and Recreation Complex, The Grill, the Pit Stop and the Post Office.
Some students resorting to sleeping pills
Like other young adults across the country, some St. Thomas students are resorting to using sleeping pills at night. Use of sleep aids among 18- to 24-year-olds tripled between 1998 and 2008, according to a Thomson Reuters report.
St. Thomas cancels all Monday classes as snow piles up
St. Thomas has canceled all day and evening classes for Monday, Feb. 21, according to the university’s snow hotline.
Freshman Anna Fitgerald said she was excited about the snow day.
“I might go play outside tomorrow, maybe go sledding,” she said.
Men’s swimming and diving finish second, women fourth in MIAC championships
The men’s swimming and diving team finished second in this weekend’s MIAC championships, while the women finished fourth.
Tuition to increase 5.2 percent next year
Doug Hennes, vice president of university relations, said a number of factors contributed to next year’s tuition increase including more financial aid, faculty and staff raises, improvements in technology, building projects and elevator retrofitting.
Tommie Award spotlight: Liz Zupfer
Alumni Systems Director Liz Zupfer, formerly Liz Baniak, was the recipient of the 1991 Tommie Award. This year’s recipient will be the 81st in school history.
Tommie Award spotlight: Mark Dienhart
Mark Dienhart, St. Thomas’ executive vice president and chief administrative officer, was the recipient of the 1975 “Mr. Tommy” Award, now known as the Tommie Award.
Tommie Award spotlight: Steve Fritz
Steve Fritz, athletic director and men’s basketball coach, was the recipient of the 1971 “Mr. Tommy” Award, now known as the Tommie Award. This year’s recipient will be the 81st in school history.
St. Thomas students, clergy weigh in on new confession app
Preparing for confession in the Catholic Church has gone digital. IPhone users can download an app that allows them to collect their thoughts and keep track of their sins before they go to the confessional.
Men’s tennis beats St. Cloud State 9-0
The St. Thomas men’s tennis team swept St. Cloud State University Sunday with a 9-0 win.
Despite having three players out due to family emergency, injury and sickness, the Tommies shut out the Huskies with good net play and dominant serves.