Opinions Editor Cecilia Wallace argues that people should stop subscribing to popular aesthetics for the sake of mental health and sustainability.
OPINION: Stop subscribing to aesthetics
COVID-related changes to education continue to impact students
Academic scores and student engagement have been on a decline since COVID-19 brought changes to education, and first-year St. Thomas students are facing unprecedented academic challenges. Sabrina Thompson has the story.
OPINION: St. Thomas and schools nationwide need to implement mental health absences
Many students all over the country, and at St. Thomas, struggle with mental health issues. Senior reporter Mia Laube argues that there are more things that schools can do to support their students who may be experiencing different mental health battles.
OPINION: Athletes are humans; let’s start treating them like it
Simone Biles withdrew from the women’s Olympic gymnastics team final competition on July 27 and later explained that she chose to focus on her mental health instead of competing, which many viewers did not agree with. Many claimed Biles’ behavior was “selfish,” “a shame to the country,” and “immature.”
OPINION: Classes should move to in-person for the rest of spring semester
Online classes are a great convenience while living through a pandemic. Columnist Macy Berendsen argues with only one and a half months of this semester left, faculty should consider broadening their restrictions and move some classes to be in-person.
LIFE IN ISOLATION: A mental health nightmare
In the seventh “Life in Isolation” feature, Reporter Mia Laube shares her personal struggles with mental health and explains how this unusual time is affecting her.
OPINION: Over-consumption of news can be detrimental to mental health
Impending national elections. Climate change debates. The worldwide refugee crisis. Opinions editor Maddie Peters argues these topics, repeatedly present in news headlines, are detrimental to our well-being.
Impact Project bringing ice cream, puppies on campus for St. Thomas Mental Health Resource Fund
The Impact Project is bringing a MN Nice Cream food truck outside the St. Thomas arches Tuesday, Nov. 12 to raise money for the campus’ Mental Health Resource Fund. Reporter Rae Beaner has the story.
St Thomas works toward breaking mental health stigma
University of St. Thomas worked to bring attention to mental health throughout the month of September for Suicide Awareness Month.
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.
Marine veteran, St. Thomas diver hopes to spread fitness, healing with new gym
Marine veteran and St. Thomas diver Kyle Reid is finishing out his final year of school with the goal of opening up his own family-run CrossFit gym post-graduation.
Mental health needs soar at St. Thomas, administration looks to new options
TommieMedia Director Simeon Lancaster’s investigation reveals how St. Thomas is trying to cope with mental health needs.
World Mental Health Day
Design manager Elle Jackson looks at facts about mental illness in honor of World Mental Health Day.
Foods that improve your mood
Design manager Elle Jackson looks at foods that can improve your mood.
Insomnia: facts and figures
Designer Kari Johnson examines the facts and figures behind insomnia.