Opinions editor Letizia Mariani gives her perspective as an Italian immigrant on Trump’s immigration ban.
Birthplace merit: an immigrant’s perspective
The giving of gifts
A gift is a concrete expression of intimacy.
The safe space threat
In order for a space to be completely comfortable, free speech has to be limited. What’s more important, then? For everyone’s feelings to be intact, or for everyone’s voice to be heard?
Look up
When did we stop being interested in the world around us? We are turning into a lonely society because instead of opening our eyes in front of the reality that awaits us, we feel more comfortable receiving immediate and predictable stimulation from devices we don’t have to care for.
Prejudice: It’s only human
We find ourselves in a society that frowns upon treating what’s different as lesser, yet cannot seem to stop alienating what does not match up to any preconceived standards. We despise prejudice, but fail to rid the world of it. However, is prejudice truly to be eliminated?
Sports in :60 – May 3, 2015
This is Sports in :60 for Tuesday, May 3, 2016.
Overheard
Columnist Letizia Mariani learns about the kinds of topics St. Thomas students discuss and questions why more sophisticated themes don’t come up.
On-campus bar would promote responsible drinking
Columnist Letizia Mariani argues for the presence of an on-campus bar at St. Thomas.
Don’t save it for church
Columnist Leti Mariani challenges the idea of religious people being asked to separate religion from their everyday lives.
Personality in a box
Columnist Letizia Mariani questions why there is so much hype surrounding personality tests.
Fear of missing out
Columnist Letizia Mariani explores the possible toxicity of “the fear of missing out.”
Housing scramble leaves potential RAs with few options
Columnist Leti Mariani argues that the RA selection process needs work.
Agreeable disagreement
Columnist Letizia Mariani discusses why conflict is a good thing.
The importance of theater
Columnist Letizia Mariani explains the importance of college theater programs.
Sports in :60 – Feb. 11, 2016
This is Sports in :60 for Feb. 11, 2016.