Judges are those who keep order by ensuring laws are followed and in some cases are finders of fact. Opinions Editor Anna Hoffman argues that judges should be held to a higher moral standard as a role model for citizens of our country.
United States of first-year Tommies
TommieMedia previously reported that the class of 2022 is the largest first-year class in St. Thomas’ history, according to preliminary data from the Office of Student Data, Analytics, and Reporting. Designer Manager Christine Hastings maps out where the students are from.
Volleyball sweeps Augsburg, continues win streak
The St. Thomas volleyball team’s outside hitter Fran Egan tallied 13 kills against Augsburg Wednesday, leading the team to a 3-0 victory. The Tommies dominated the first two sets 25-13 and 25-14, and won the final set 25-20 against the Auggies for their fifth-consecutive win.
“Presidential Alert” emergency test reaches St. Thomas phones at different times
The Federal Emergency Management Agency scheduled its first national wireless test of the emergency alert system at 1:18 p.m. CDT Oct. 3. Some St. Thomas students received the alert sporadically, or not at all.
Men’s soccer wins thriller against rivals St. John’s 2-1
First-year defender Jack Barry scored the game-winning goal for the St. Thomas men’s soccer team Tuesday, helping the team escape with a 2-1 victory over St. Johns.
Founder’s Day celebration 100 years after Archbishop John Ireland’s death
The St. Thomas community celebrated Founder’s Day 100 years after the death of Archbishop John Ireland on Sept. 25 in the Anderson Athletic and Recreation Complex. Theology professor Bernard Brady spoke to the community about Ireland’s vision as a thinker, intellectual and activist.
Women’s club soccer rolls into its first season
St. Thomas has a new women’s club soccer team founded by juniors Stephanie Schaffer and Rachel Reineke. The team won its first game of the season against the University of Wisconsin-River Falls’ soccer club and tied its second game against the University of Minnesota Duluth soccer club.
Students, employees react to Child Development Center closure
The Child Development Center’s impending closure and replacement by The Center for Well-Being has stirred up negative reactions from students, employees and families. President Julie Sullivan sent an email on Sept. 13 announcing the CDC will close at the end of the school year and The Center for Well-Being will open fall 2019.
Largest first-year class arrives at St. Thomas
With 1,643 new students on campus, the 2018 first-year class is the biggest in St. Thomas’ history, according to preliminary data from the Office of Student Data, Analytics, and Reporting.
Volleyball downs Oles 3-1, extends streak to 3
The St. Thomas volleyball team extended its win streak to three Wednesday at Schoenecker Arena after defeating St. Olaf in four sets.
News in :90 – Sept. 26, 2018
The university of Minnesota honors Prince, Bill Cosby spends his first night in prison, and more in today’s News in :90.
Sports in :60 – Sept. 26, 2018
A goal in overtime leads St. Thomas’ soccer team to victory, Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen is going through mental evaluation, and more in today’s Sports in :60.
Men’s soccer wins 4-3 shootout over Hamline
The St. Thomas men’s soccer team scored in the third minute of overtime Tuesday at Hamline to come away with a 4-3 win.
Former Tommie Volleyball player a finalist for NCAA Elite Award
Former St. Thomas volleyball player Whitney Lloyd was one of 30 athletes nominated for the 2017-18 NCAA Woman of the Year award. The NCAA Women of the Year program honors athletics, academic achievements, community service and leadership of graduating college athletes.
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.