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: Capitalism sucks and here’s why
News in :90 – Dec. 6, 2021
A religious group in Ohio announced a violent gang in Haiti has released three more hostages while another 12 remain abducted, Myanmar civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi was convicted on two charges and the University of Minnesota’s College of Design launched the Design Justice Initiative. Reporter Jos Morss has today’s News in :90.
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.
Sports in :60 – Oct. 25, 2021
First-year soccer forward Faris Colic scored the lone goal on the game Saturday against Nebraska-Omaha, the men’s hockey team secured its first Division I victory this season and the women’s hockey team couldn’t find its momentum in a 7-0 loss against University of Minnesota-Duluth. Reporter Jos Morss has today’s Sports in :60.
OPINION: A full campus leaves me unnerved
As 5,935 undergraduate students return to in-person classes at St. Thomas, many are excited to find community as COVID-19 protocols allow for more campus events. Reporter Jos Morss discusses their excitement, and concern for the return to campus, and speaks to several sophomores who are also getting used to these changes.
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.
Faculty stands in solidarity on National Coming Out Day
The corner of Summit and Cretin avenues was active as the LGBTQIA+ Faculty and Staff Association took to the sidewalk to celebrate National Coming Out Day on Monday. Jonathan Rosario and Jos Morss has the story.
News in :90 – Oct. 5, 2021
Minnesota gave local governments more time to claim federal COVID-19 relief funds, a former Facebook data scientist revealed the company’s dishonesty in preventing hate speech, and the St. Thomas homecoming committee kicked off the week with a football event. Jos Morss has today’s News in :90.
St. Thomas QSA, Center for Well-Being celebrate one year of Qmmunity
St. Thomas’ Queer Straight Alliance and Center for Well-Being recently celebrated their one year anniversary of Qmmunity, which has provided students who identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community on campus an inclusive, safe space, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Reporter Josie Morss has the story.
St. Thomas to offer expanded dining options to dietary restricted students next year
St. Thomas Dining Services said dining options at the View and Northsider will return to normal next fall and plans to advertise the Individual Dietary Needs Form, better educate students about food provisions and fully open the G8 Station, which provides options to students with the top eight food allergens. Cam Kauffman, Josie Morss and Ava Wilk have the story.
St. Thomas committee seeks to recognize Dakota land
St. Thomas is taking steps to acknowledge that its campus was built on stolen Dakota land by drafting a statement recognizing Dakota history. Josie Morss and Rabia Malik have the story.
PODCAST: The Medium – Podcasts
In episode six of season five of The Medium, hosts Maddie Peters and Josie Morss discuss the history and popularity of podcasts and catch up on the latest arts and entertainment news.
PODCAST: The Medium – Fandom Wars
In the third episode of The Medium, Maddie Peters and Irene Shin discuss the world of fandoms and the tensions that build within them and catch up on the latest arts and entertainment news.
Study Abroad uncertain due to COVID-19
St. Thomas students await the Travel Risk Advisory Committee’s decision on the Rome Empower and London Business study abroad programs after they were canceled during the 2020-2021 school year due to COVID-19. Reporter Josie Morss has the story.
Sports in :60 – Feb. 22, 2021
The Minnesota Timberwolves are finalizing plans Monday to introduce Toronto Assistant Chris Finch as its new coach and the St. Thomas women’s hockey team defeated Bethel University 4-2 Saturday. Reporter Josie Morss has today’s Sports in :60.