Olympian Simone Biles walked away from the 2016 Olympics with four gold medals and in the years since has only been on the rise. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues our society doesn’t like to let female athletes celebrate themselves and their accomplishments.
NCAA leads diversity and inclusion charge
For the second year, the NCAA launched its “Diversity and Social Media Inclusion Campaign,” which ran from Oct. 22-25, and several MIAC schools participated. Reporter Mia Laube has the story.
OPINION: Locker room talk fuels toxic masculinity
Most recently, NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown has been accused of sexual assault and rape by his former trainer Britney Taylor. Sexual assault is not a new issue in the NFL. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters argues it cannot be “boys will be boys” any longer.
OPINION: St. Thomas athletics should remain at Division III level to continue success
There has been talk for years that other teams in the conference want the ever-almighty Tommies to move up to Division II or maybe even Division I. Reporter Carly Noble argues St. Thomas athletics should remain at Division III level to continue success.
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.
St. Thomas associate AD participates in NCAA Pathway Program
Morgan, University of St. Thomas Associate Athletic Director, has been selected as one of the 25 senior-level administrators in the nation to participate in the NCAA 2017 Pathway Program.
Athletic trainers implement new concussion program
The St. Thomas athletic training staff introduced prototypes and new exercises to address concussions in various ways to benefit all athletes and improve safety.
Tommies join 7,200 swimmers in Hour of Power Relay
More than 100 students plunged into the Anderson Athletic and Recreation Complex pool Tuesday for the eighth annual Ted Mullin “Leave it in the Pool” Hour of Power Relay.
Tommies pull out win despite turnovers
Kicker Paul Graupner’s 23-yard field goal broke the tie between the No. 18-ranked St. Thomas football team and Augsburg College, giving the Tommies a 17-14 win.
Tommies narrowly lead Augsburg at half
Despite quarterback Alex Fenske being intercepted twice and sacked twice in the first half, the St. Thomas football team held a 7-6 lead over Augsburg College at halftime.