St. Thomas Aquinas College (STAC) is a

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. The college is named after the

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philosopher and

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. It was founded by the

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, whose headquarters are in the town. The college offers 35 majors across three schools: Arts and Sciences, Business, and Education.

Facilities

Romano Center * Also known as the Romano Student-Alumni Center, or RSAC for short. This building houses the Spartan Grille, a fast food counter restaurant along with dining seating areas located throughout the hall. Romano Center also houses the campus' bookstore, a small stage, a small video game area, a pool table area, and other campus service offices. Maguire Hall * Primarily consists of offices and classrooms. This section of the campus also houses Sullivan Theater, a small performing arts theater. It also features some art studios and a seminar room, known as the Smith Seminar room. Naughton Hall / Marian Gardens * Naugton Hall consists of professors offices. Marian Gardens consists of a walking path and a small rest area. Aquinas Hall * This hall is located at the center of the campus. It consists of Campus Safety & Security, the Mail Room, the Aquinas Hall Gymnasium, The Kraus Fitness Center, and Athletics Offices. Costello Hall * Consists of offices and classrooms related to the division of science education. It has science labs and lecture-like classrooms. The hall also houses the Azarian-McCullough Art Gallery and the Poggi Family Terrace. Spellman Hall * Consists of classrooms, computer labs, and many academic and administrative offices. This hall also consists of the Lougheed Library and the Center for Academic Excellence, a tutoring center for all STAC students. There is also a television/media studio. Borelli Hall * Consists of offices and classrooms related to the majors of business and education. It is also the hall where the Office of the President is housed. Aquinas Village * Consists of residence dorms for upperclassmen and tennis courts where the men's and women's tennis teams play. McNelis Commons * Consists of residence dorms for lowerclassmen and a buffet-styled cafeteria.

Athletics

St. Thomas Aquinas athletic teams are the Spartans. The college is a member of the Division II level of the

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(NCAA), primarily competing in the

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(ECC) for most of its sports since the 2000–01 academic year; while its spring football team competes in the

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(CSFL). The Spartans previously competed in the

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(CACC) from 1965–66 to 1998–99. St. Thomas Aquinas competes in 20 intercollegiate varsity sports: Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, sprint football, tennis and track & field; while women's sports include basketball, bowling, cross country, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, track & field and triathlon. Club sports are also available at the college, including cheer and dance team and volleyball. The Spartans have a cross-campus rivalry with the Dominican College Chargers since they are geographically a mile away from each other. Their mascot is The Spartan.

Notable alumni

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References

External links

*
Official athletics website
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