Minnesota laws grant sole custody of children born from unmarried parents to their mothers. Opinions Editor Anna Hoffman argues that this is the best policy for both the well-being of the child and the mother.
UPDATE: Brady Educational Center walls leak due to heavy rain
Water rushed down an inside wall of Brady Educational Center’s classroom 114 around 7 p.m. on Thursday. The ceiling’s drywall bubbled as a steady trickle of water pooled on the classroom floor behind students. This story has been updated to include weather information from the National Weather Service and the Associated Press.
Stacks Café replaces Coffee Bené in library
Stacks Café replaces Coffee Bené in the on the first floor of O’Shaughnessy-Frey Library. The new café has a variety of foods, longer hours and the ability for students to use flex dollars.
Blue Lagoon renovated, rebranded as Center for Student Achievement
The common area on the first floor of Murray-Herrick Campus was recently renamed the Center for Student Achievement. The center includes updated technologies, as well as Information Technology support and academic resources for students.
PODCAST: Keep the Ball Rolling with Fritz Waldvogel
In the second season premiere of Keep the Ball Rolling, newcomers Noah Brown and TJ Birnbaum join Brady Halbmaier on the podcast. Fritz Waldvogel, wide receiver for the Tommies from 2008 through 2011, joins the crew in studio.
Men’s soccer falls to Luther 2-1
The No. 4-ranked St. Thomas men’s soccer team lost its first game of the season Tuesday, falling 2-1 to No. 20 Luther College (Iowa) at South Field.
St. Thomas scorches Hamline 62-0 in 1000th game
The St. Thomas football team played its 1,000th game Saturday at O’Shaughnessy Stadium, downing long-time rival Hamline 62-0.
Men’s rugby wins home opener against Bemidji State in scorcher
The St. Thomas Rugby Club defeated Bemidji State 54-0 at home Saturday.
Center of Well-Being, elections discussed at Sept. 13 USG meeting
University officials gave a presentation on the new Center of Well-Being, USG elections were set up and eight clubs received funding at the first USG meeting of the 2018-19 academic year.
Slideshow: Steve Fritz through the years
St. Thomas Athletic Director Steve Fritz announced he will be retiring at the end of the 2018-19 academic year. This post has been updated with additional information and a photo slideshow.
Volleyball sweeps Cobbers in first MIAC match
The St. Thomas volleyball team opened MIAC competition with a decisive three-set sweep against Concordia-Moorhead.
St. Thomas AD Steve Fritz announces retirement
St. Thomas Athletics Director Steve Fritz announced he will be retiring at the end of the 2018-2019 academic year.
New students march through the arches
New students took to Summit Avenue to participate in the yearly tradition of walking through the St. Thomas arches before the start of the school year. Director Noah Brown captured some moments from the event.
Football opens season with blowout over Trinity International
The St. Thomas football team kicked off the 2018 season with a 76-7 rout of NAIA opponent Trinity International.
Government Affairs VP Hennes dead at 63
Doug Hennes, a staple in the St. Thomas community since the 1970s, died unexpectedly Thursday morning in his home. He was 63.