The men’s soccer team advanced to its third-straight Sweet 16 match Sunday at South Field with a dominating 5-0 win over Wisconsin Superior.
Esten named athletics director, vice president
St. Thomas alumnus Phil Esten was announced in a press conference Monday as the next athletics director for the university. He will begin his role in January.
Elvidge, Roberts lift women’s soccer to NCAA second round
Standout performances from goalkeeper Olivia Elvidge and forward Kaley Roberts helped the women’s soccer team Saturday at Wisconsin Lacrosse to a 1-0 victory over Knox college in the first round of the NCAA tournament.
Football’s playoff chances slim with 21-15 Bethel loss
After falling 21-15 to the Bethel Royals Saturday at Royals Stadium, the St. Thomas football team has seen its chances to make the NCAA tournament greatly diminished.
Expanded housing required for first-year students
The 2018 first-year class is the biggest St. Thomas’ history. To accommodate the class, multiple areas on campus have been renovated into housing for the first-years, including basements and common areas.
AP: Trump forces out Jeff Sessions as US attorney general
AP: Attorney General Jeff Sessions was pushed out Wednesday as the country’s chief law enforcement officer after enduring more than a year of blistering and personal attacks from President Donald Trump over his recusal from the Russia investigation.
Keep the Ball Rolling with Wallie Kuchinski and Matt Mitchell
In episode eight of Keep the Ball Rolling, the team talks about a potential quarterback controversy with the Tommie football team and make their bets for Saturday’s game at Bethel. Defensive Coordinator Wallie Kuchinski and linebacker Matt Mitchell join the crew in studio.
Rep. McCollum re-elected easily
Rep. Betty McCollum, DFL-St.Paul, has been elected to her 10th term in Minnesota’s Fourth District seat, defeating Republican Greg Ryan in the 2018 midterm election.
St. Thomas students help boost 2018 midterm turnout
St. Thomas students flooded to McNeely Hall and the Groveland Community Center on Nov. 6 in St. Paul to cast their votes in the 2018 midterm election.
Women’s, men’s soccer secure NCAA tournament bids
The St. Thomas women’s and men’s soccer teams both secured spots in the NCAA national tournaments. The women travel to Wisconsin LaCrosse, while the men will host the first two rounds.
St. Thomas awarded grant, assistance to encourage young voting
The Campus Engagement Election Project awarded a grant and assistance to St. Thomas to help encourage students to vote. CEEP is a national nonpartisan project that connects with students from colleges and universities and engages them in federal, state and local elections.
Women’s soccer wins MIAC, advances to NCAA tournament
The women’s soccer team won its first outright conference championship in 10 years, downing Augsburg 3-1 Saturday at South Field.
Jones leads comeback, football escapes Gustavus 14-13
Backup quarterback Ronnie Jones led a scoring drive late in the fourth quarter to help the St. Thomas football team escape with a 14-13 win against Gustavus Saturday at Hollingsworth Field. The win maintained a tie for second in the MIAC with Bethel.
Football stagnates, trails Gustavus 13-0 at half
Gustavus racked up 239 yards of total offense in the first half Saturday, giving the Tommies only their second halftime deficit this season.
‘Bias-motivated Incident Report’ issued after poster discovered
The university issued its first “Bias-motivated Incident Report” after a poster declaring “It’s OK to be white” was found on the southeast corner of Cretin and Summit avenues.