After graduating its inaugural class last spring, the Dougherty Family College ushered its first group of students into St. Thomas this fall. Reporter Mia Laube has the story.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: St. Thomas ROTC remember fallen soldiers on Veterans Day
The St. Thomas Air Force ROTC students braved the frigid, 13-degree weather to march under the American flag on the lower quad Monday in honor of Veterans Day.
OPINIONS: Technology’s negative impacts on students
Technology is one of the biggest distractions in life. New tech products are created every day, and people have come to depend on them. Columnist Maddie Peters argues that the consequences of technology can have devastating impacts on a student’s learning and academic performance.
St. Thomas community gathers for action plan town hall
The St. Thomas community gathered to talk with administrators about the university’s action plan to combat racism on March 6 in the Anderson Student Center’s Dorsey Commons.
TommieMedia seeks student opinions on racism at St. Thomas
The St. Thomas community has experienced hate crimes, protests and multiple conversations about racism at our school. We wish to provide a platform for any St. Thomas student to be heard.
St. Thomas holds community forum about campus construction
St. Thomas, Opus and Ryan construction companies hosted a community forum Wednesday, March 6 to address neighborhood concerns about St. Thomas’ three upcoming construction projects.
OPINION: Study abroad for the class, not the destination
Many students use their J-Term study abroad for sightseeing and partying instead of studying. Opinions Editor Abby Sliva argues that students should pick their study abroad for the class, not for the destination.
Healthy fall habits
As students adjust to their fall class schedules, many encounter issues with their physical and mental health. Designer Emilia Fredrickson outlines healthy habits for students to follow during the school year.
Bridge St. Thomas provides student-led middle ground for political discussion
Bridge St. Thomas, a club founded by senior Matt Kearney, is a haven for students with differing political views to engage in civil discussion about varying topics.
With students stranded abroad, colleges condemn travel ban
Dozens of U.S. colleges are opposing President Donald Trump’s sweeping travel ban that has left some students and professors stranded abroad.
Enrollment by the numbers: 2016 breaks record for number of St. Thomas applicants
The St. Thomas strategic plan outlines the university’s goal to continually strive to be a more diverse and academically competitive university. This year’s student enrollment statistics show that it is moving forward to meet these goals.
Take time to thank your parents
Columnist Claire Noack argues that students should take time out of their busy schedules to thank their parents.
Students, Public Safety combine for dodgeball tournament
St. Thomas students, staff and faculty teamed up with St. Thomas Public Safety officers to form 26 teams in the first ever Dodgeball Tournament with Public Safety Saturday.
Tommies discuss start of spring semester
TommieMedia asked students how the first day of spring semester went and what they’re looking forward to, both inside and outside the classroom.
Students to take part in I AM ST. PAUL!
Sophomore Ellie Eischens is an assistant stylist and sophomore Lauren Lundstrom is the assistant producer for I AM ST. PAUL!, a variety and fashion show featuring local talent.