The COVID-19 pandemic’s presence won’t stop the flu season from beginning or creating a struggle of its own. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters argues we have to listen to doctors and scientists’ recommendations and follow pandemic regulations, especially as flu season begins.
In episode two of The Medium, hosts Maddie Peters and Song Johansen discuss the definitions, history and examples of hip-hop sampling and concept albums and catch up on latest news.
The Climate Clock counts down the time until we burn through the global carbon budget. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters argues we can’t let the climate crisis be pushed aside, especially with the limited time we have remaining to take action.
Many college students rely on caffeinated beverages to get through the day, and the need for it often overshadows its potentially harmful effects. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters argues students should be more conscious of the amount of caffeine they are consuming.
In the season four premiere, host Maddie Peters interviews debut host Song Johansen about his work, and the two catch up on their favorite summer music and movies.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell insists on voting to fill the Supreme Court justice vacancy before the election. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters argues the American people’s input, through voting, should be considered before the justice position is filled.
This year’s election will be different than any other with the particular responsibility placed on the U.S. Postal Service. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters argues that in order to have a fair and legal election, and to ensure the rights of voters, we have to support the USPS.
The U.S. death toll from COVID-19 topped 200,000, Johnson & Johnson is beginning a final study to prove if a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine can protect against the virus and former St. Thomas student Ray Ghansham Persaud pleaded guilty to phoning a hoax bomb threat against St. Thomas’ St. Paul campus. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters has today’s News in :90.
Throughout her life, no matter her position at the time, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg fought for all people. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters recounts the life and career of Ginsburg and comments on the legacy she leaves behind.
Hurricane Sally made landfall this morning, the Big Ten conference will return to football the weekend of October 24, the University of St. Thomas canceled January Term study abroad programs and U.S. citizens are barred from all but eight countries. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters has today’s News in :90.
Worldwide, over 5.08 million people have had COVID-19. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters analyzes this and her own personal experience with the virus, asking the question: What now?
In the season three finale, hosts Maddie and Reid discuss the films they’re looking forward to seeing when movie theaters reopen, entertainment news and their latest recommendations.
Dr. Anthony Fauci warns Congress of “needless suffering and death” if the U.S. reopens too soon, militants stormed a maternity hospital in Kabul, and Michael Sullivan was elected as St. Thomas student body president. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters has today’s News in :90 from a distance.
In episode six of The Medium, TommieMedia reporter Leila Weah joins hosts Maddie and Reid to discuss the popular app TikTok and the longevity of quarantine art.
On average, we spend 26 years of our lives asleep. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters argues we should invest in healthy sleeping habits so that we can make the most of our time awake.
