The Coalition of Multicultural Organizations spiced up the evening with Asian food, music and dance Monday at the Asian Culture Show held in the O’Shaughnessy Educational Center auditorium.
Asian Culture Show kicks off ‘Livin’ in Color’ week
Edwards shines in baseball sweep of St. Olaf
Pro scouts came to Koch Diamond Sunday afternoon to see St. Olaf starting pitcher Ben Hughes, but St. Thomas senior pitcher Kris Edwards stole the show as the Tommies defeated the Oles in a doubleheader 11-1, 9-2.
Musical theater concert showcases Chamber Singers
Junior Aaron Behnke conducted the Chamber Singers’ first piece, “Seasons of Love” from “Rent.” As a vocal music education major, Behnke has taken conducting classes at St. Thomas, but said this was his first time conducting a large group.
Students raise more than $28,000 for Relay for Life
Forty teams registered for the event, which lasted from 7 p.m. April 30 to 7 a.m. May 1, to raise money for cancer research. About 350 students helped raise $28,520, an increase from last year’s $28,000.
Swing dancing Victory Ball celebrates WWII veterans
The second annual Victory Ball sponsored by the Swing Dance Club was held Saturday, April 30. The event included World War II uniforms, music from the 40s, old-fashioned hairstyles and swing dance lessons.
Baseball slides through for two more wins
The St. Thomas baseball team picked up two close wins at home (8-7, 3-1) Thursday, April 21, against Augsburg. The Tommies will play Monday at St. Scholastica.
MEISA’s Kickoff Concert showcases three St. Thomas bands
Lotus Eater, Grape Whales, and Pretty Perry and the Kidney Stones performed at the St. Thomas Music and Entertainment Industry Student Association Kickoff Concert Wednesday night.
Unseasonal snowfall doesn’t affect too many on-campus activities
An Opus construction worker said crews planned to “just keep right on working.” Wednesday’s home baseball game against Augsburg was rescheduled to 2:30 p.m. Thursday at home due to the weather, but the football team is still planning to hold an outdoor practice tonight.
Baseball gets back-to-back sweeps after Bethany victory
Right-handed freshman pitcher Jared Dehmer started the first game for the Tommies, pitching five innings, allowing eight hits and three earned runs, and striking out five batters.
Men’s track and field competes in first outdoor meet
The Tommies started slow with a fifth-place 4-by-100-meter relay team finish by sophomores Eyo Ekpo and Cody Jerabek and freshmen Matt Schroeder and Jeff Rada.
Strong pitching helps softball sweep Bethel, extend winning streak to 18
Senior Biz Sitzmann (12-1) went the distance for the Tommies in the first game, giving up three runs on 10 hits. Senior Cassie Smith (11-1) threw a complete game shutout in game two, giving up four hits and striking out seven batters.
Three seniors display work at ‘Framed’ art exhibit
Seniors Kayla Thoma, Laura Wiering and Ann Speltz had multiple pieces in the show. Their work ranged from hanging sculptures to acrylic paintings.
Homeless for a night: Students sleep ‘for a solution’ in Lower Quad
The event, in which students slept in the Lower Quad, was sponsored by the Undergraduate Student Government, Student Legacy Club and several businesses.
Baseball beats Gophers 8-3, bounces back from consecutive losses
The Tommies built on the lead in the third inning when they sent 10 batters to the plate and collected five hits and four runs.
Men’s lacrosse beats Augsburg 18-1
Tuesday’s win improved the Tommies’ record to 12-1 overall and 4-0 in the Division II Upper Midwest Lacrosse League.