Opinons Editor Cecilia Wallace gives her review of Madonna’s Feb. 13 concert at the Xcel Energy Center.
RANKING: Top 30 movies of 2023
Kevin Lynch lists the final half of his ranking of the top 30 movies of 2023.
OPINION: College students need a dopamine detox
Cecilia Wallace makes the case for college students to try a dopamine detox.
OPINION: Review: CTC’s “Grinch” technical elements steal the show
Senior Content-Managing Editor Anya Capistrant-Kinney gives her review of the Children Theatre Company’s production of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical.”
OPINION: Review of Naked Stages at Pillsbury House + Theatre
Kevin Lynch and Cecilia Wallace give their reviews of Naked Stages at Pillsbury House + Theater, playing until Saturday, Nov. 18.
The “Saw” franchise: A misunderstood jumble of gory sincerity
“If there is one thing you cannot fault the “Saw” movies for, it is committing to the blood-spurting bit.”
Kevin Lynch makes the argument that the “Saw” franchise is more than its “gory” and “trashy” reputation.
OPINION: Gen Z is misunderstood
Executive Director Gillian Farinella makes the case for a reevaluation of common misconceptions surrounding Gen Z.
OPINION: In defense of the editorial
Last week, I clicked on a provocative headline on my Twitter feed. Scrolling down the article, I found that it was actually an opinion editorial breaking down a topic that has been widely discussed across news platforms for days.
OPINION: Capitalism sucks and here’s why
This life is draining. It strips people of their creativity—and the will to live—as they’re worked to the bone just to pay for the bare minimum: food to eat everyday, a place to live and clothes to keep warm.
OPINION: Vaping is dumb, but the ad campaigns against it aren’t
Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the United States, yet we still see middle school, high school and college-aged students’ tobacco use rising over the most recent years.
OPINIONS: Gender Neutral Bathrooms
Gender neutral bathrooms are few and far between on campus, and reporter Jos Morss believes that there is an immediate need for more accessibility to them.
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: Are Cheetos chips?
“Are Cheetos chips?” After several debates, Opinion’s Editor Cam Kauffman and Reporter Jos Morss decided to take this question to the St. Thomas community and share why they think Cheetos are, or are not chips.
OPINION: J&J vaccine was too dangerous, but what about birth control?
The pause of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine was a positive precaution for the public. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters argues that the vaccine’s pause opens a much-needed conversation about women’s health.
OPINION: Gun reform is about ending gun violence, not restricting rights
With mass shootings occurring daily, the United States needs gun reform more than ever before. Columnist Macy Berendsen argues gun reform is necessary to protect the public and make the country safer.