Tommies football Amari Powell recently put on a show for the ages. The senior QB from California in his first start of the season threw for 265 yards and three TDs, and rushed for a score himself, accounting for four of the seven touchdowns St. Thomas scored in its 55-17 victory over Valparaíso Oct. 18. […]
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New Tommies digs crowns DI status
St. Thomas opens its first Division I season with the debut of Lee & Penny Anderson Arena, a new 253,000-square-foot complex for basketball and hockey that also promises community access and renewed focus on diversity in athletics.
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Tommies victorious in Division I matchup
The Tommies rolled to a 55-17 win over Valparaiso behind quarterback Amari Powell’s three-touchdown performance and strong contributions from Cobb-Butler, Todd, Juette, and Sneed.
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Former metro stars representing
This week’s Fab Five features: (1) Quentin Cobbs-Butler, St. Thomas receiver and national standout; (2) Minneapolis North’s Tavin Stoll and Anthony Deline, leaders of the Polars’ unbeaten regular season; (3) James Ware, back at Hopkins as an assistant; (4) Lynx spark plug Natisha Hiedeman; and (5) Abe Woldeslassie, now an assistant with Denver men’s basketball.
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Multidisciplinary Artist Seitu Ken Jones Showcases “Channeling Blacks & Blues” Exhibit at St. Thomas
Acclaimed artist and community visionary Seitu Ken Jones is exhibiting his studio work, “Channeling Blacks & Blues”, at the University of St. Thomas, offering a glimpse into his personal artistic exploration and his influence on generations of artists, activists, and urban designers.
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Closeness — to home and to teammates — valued by this new Tommie
Savannah Gardner chose the University of St. Thomas for academics and basketball, citing its proximity to home and nurturing environment as the tipping points in her decision.
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Hill, Ugass and Contreras represent
Three former metro area girls basketball standouts, Jade Hill, Tamia Ugass, and Alayna Contreras, recently played against each other in a Summit League game, with Ugass and Contreras leading UMKC with 26 and 18 points respectively.
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Hill honored by Summit League
Jade Hill, a senior guard for the University of St. Thomas, was named Summit League Performer of the Week after scoring 26 points in a 69-54 victory over Western Illinois.
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St. Thomas seniors are friends, roommates, team leaders
David Ayeni and Hope Adebayo, two senior members of the University of St. Thomas football team, are key contributors to the team’s success and are focused on improving their game and winning the Pioneer Football League championship.
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Richfield educator’s equity work shows impressive results
Latanya Daniels, a former math teacher and engineer, has made significant strides in improving graduation rates and reducing racial disparities as assistant superintendent at Richfield Public Schools.
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Former Chicken Shack owner still fighting his drug conviction
Antwoyn Spencer was convicted of distributing cocaine and money laundering in 2006, and is currently serving a 324-month sentence in federal prison.
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Hughes has come a long way
Juriad Hughes Jr., son of former St. Paul Central basketball star Juriad Hughes Sr., has become one of the top track and field athletes in the country.
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Black Business Spotlight: Win at Life Training
Windlan Hall II, founder, owner and head trainer of Win at Life Training, LLC, uses boxing as a holistic force.
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Tommies enter third Division I season ready to ‘shock the world’
The University of St. Thomas men’s and women’s basketball teams are in the midst of their 2023-24 seasons.
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Affordable private college tour for high school upperclassmen set for Oct. 20
On Friday, October 20, Dougherty Family College at the University of St. Thomas will offer juniors and seniors and their families a chance to see this unique private college option up close.
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Block party aims to raise awareness about affordable college option for students, families
‘We are a premiere, two-year program for under-resourced scholars but we say we are the best-kept secret in Minnesota,’
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Tommies in year two of Division I
‘We’re making it known that we’re kind of here for the real deal for Division I.’
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Tommies make the leap to Division I
‘Last year would have been a challenge in and of itself, preparing for this move to Division I. There’s been two years’ worth of work to get to where we are today.’
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More contributions in St, John’s victory over St. Thomas
Senior running backs Kia Barber sparked St. John University’s (SJU) 38-20 MIAC football victory over the University of St. Thomas (UST) last week.