The weekend of April 8 brought some turmoil to the St. Thomas community as a number of surrounding neighbors were disturbed by student behavior that day. Not all students, however, feel that the neighbor’s anger was justified.
Trump defends Comey firing, says both parties will thank him
Trump did not mention any effect the firing might have on the probe into contacts between his 2016 campaign and Russia.
No charges filed in Flynn Hall shooting
The Ramsey County Attorney’s office declined to file charges against the St. Thomas student who accidentally discharged a gun in his Flynn Hall apartment, striking his roommate in the head.
St. Thomas junior revives Veterans Association, seeks to increase veteran support on campus
Military veterans studying at St. Thomas will have the opportunity to experience healing through art therapy in an early step toward making St. Thomas the top veteran friendly school in the Midwest.
’13 Reasons Why’ falsely interprets mental illness
Columnist Samantha Miner criticizes Netflix’s 13 Reasons Why and explains the dangerous effects the show could have on its viewers.
Tommie softball receives at-large bid to NCAA tournament
St. Thomas softball was selected as an at-large team in the NCAA DIII tournament and will travel to Pella, Iowa to take on 10th-ranked Central College in the opening round of the regionals, beginning Friday at 3:30 p.m.
Tommies fight back to split with St. Scholastica on Senior Day
Center fielder Jake Smith hit a grand slam in the third inning as the St. Thomas baseball team battled back to win game two of a doubleheader 13-6 against 25th ranked-St. Scholastica after dropping the opening game 2-1.
Softball falls to Hamline, eliminated from MIAC playoffs
Hamline University defeated the St. Thomas softball team in a 6-4 slugfest Saturday at South Field, eliminating the Tommies from the MIAC tournament.
Early offensive surge powers ‘Cats over Tommies
The St. Thomas softball team struggled on both sides of ball as it lost its first game of the MIAC tournament Saturday 10-2 to St. Kate’s.
Tommies beat the Blazers, advance in MIAC tournament
Pitcher Sammy Hogan drove in the game-winning run as top-seed St. Thomas defeated fourth-seed St. Benedict 3-2 in the first round of the MIAC softball tournament Friday afternoon at South Field.
Letter to the Editor: Give your phone a break
St. Thomas student Grace Wallin suggests it’s time to redefine how we communicate in this TommieMedia Letter to the Editor.
Neighbor complaints, stolen headphones and more in this week’s public safety briefs
Check out this week’s public safety briefs.
PODCAST: BrightSide Produce fights Minneapolis food deserts
Following their shared passion to combat food deserts, St. Thomas professor Adam Kay and youth intern Adam Pruitt created BrightSide Produce to serve Minneapolis communities.
You are welcome here, US colleges assure overseas students
In response to concerns about anti-immigrant sentiment, some U.S. colleges are making new efforts to help international students feel welcome and reassure them of their safety.
Tommies split with Royals, remain atop the MIAC
Shortstop Zach Gottfredsen hit the game-winning single into right field for the Tommies (23-12 overall, 15-3 MIAC) in game two after giving up the first game to the Royals (29-7 overall, 14-4 MIAC) 3-2 in eight innings.