Daniela Kopřivová explores the differences between the public transportation system in the Czech Republic and the United States.
OPINION: Traveling in the US by public transportation is a fantasy
OPINION: Students face air quality challenges while studying abroad
Opinions Editor Cecilia Wallace argues that poor air quality abroad has negatively impacted her and others’ study abroad experience.
As Tommies moved to DI, more travel means more stress
St. Thomas student-athletes now have to travel hundreds of miles to compete with other Division I schools, and the increased travel has a significant impact on student-athletes’ college experience.
News in :90 – Oct. 13, 2021
The U.S. will reopen its borders to nonessential travel, Gustavus Adolphus college renamed its arboretum, and nineteen positive COVID-19 cases were reported to the Center for Well-Being. Lauren Stanton has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 – Sept. 20, 2021
President Joe Biden will ease foreign travel restrictions into the U.S. beginning in November, Pfizer said its COVID-19 vaccine works for children ages 5 to 11 and fire restrictions have been lifted for the entire Superior National Forest in Northern Minnesota. Reporter Natalie Hoepner has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 – May 3, 2021
The European Union is proposing to ease visitor restrictions for vaccinated travelers, and St. Thomas students showcase their thrifted finds as they stay stylish without breaking the bank. Design Manager Lauren Dettmer has today’s News in :90.
OPINION: The importance of traveling outside your comfort zone
Traveling outside your comfort zone is important and an experience with no equal. Columnist Zaid Khan argues people’s comfort zones should not keep them from traveling or seeking experiences they have always thought about.
OPINION: Bypass popular destinations for more spontaneous travel
Overtourism, defined by Justin Francis of Responsible Travel, occurs when “too many visitors are in a particular destination at a given time.” Opinions Editor Maddie Peters argues overtourism intrudes on locals’ lives and impacts people from exploring another location or culture.
St. Thomas professor Kevin Sauter to retire after 37 years
Kevin Sauter, communication and journalism professor at St. Thomas, will retire after the fall 2019 semester, capping off his 37th year teaching at the university. Reporter Rachel Torralba has the full story.
Thanksgiving by the numbers
Nearly 55 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home this weekend for Thanksgiving. Designer Jason Ortiz breaks down some of the best numbers from the holiday.
OPINION: Extended Thanksgiving break allows ample rest, travel time
Thursday and Friday are the only days off for Thanksgiving break. Opinions Editor Anna Hoffman argues that an extra day of break would show support for out-of-state students by providing a much-needed travel day.
Sophomore economics major visits 20 countries
International economics major and Spanish minor Jake Sexton has traveled to more than 20 countries and has gained a large array of experiences during his time abroad.
State Department warns spring break tourists to Mexico after local violence
The U.S. State Department issued on March 7 a security warning to American travelers headed to Quintana Roo, Mexico, a state with popular spring break destinations like Playa del Carmen, Cancun and Cozumel.
Don’t study abroad and expect the “American way”
Opinions editor Letizia Mariani discusses her observations about classmates abroad and suggests students embrace new customs when studying out of the country.
President Sullivan responds to travel ban
In response to President Donald Trump’s travel ban, St. Thomas President Julie Sullivan sent an email on Jan. 30 to the St. Thomas community declaring the school’s support for “those who are most vulnerable and in need.”