Utilizing rhetoric reminiscent of Civil War broadsides, President Donald Trump tweeted on April 17 encouraging citizens to liberate their states. Columnist True Dabill looks at this present-day situation and compares it to past protests.
The humor of Generation Z contains irreverence and cynicism due to the world they inherited. Columnist True Dabill argues younger generations turn to social media, memes and other forms of humor as defense mechanisms.
The reality show “The Circle” displays all of the follies and miscommunications of social media in real time among a group of strangers secluded to their rooms. Columnist True Dabill argues the show allows contestants to let go of their social media charade and reveal their true selves.
The Netflix docuseries “Tiger King” is not the show we wanted, but it was the show we needed. Columnist True Dabill argues the series premiered at the perfect time for it to have a full cultural impact on the public consciousness.
Virus and disease have always been used to defend xenophobic thoughts and actions. Columnist True Dabill argues the COVID-19 pandemic has increased prejudice toward the Asian American population.
Geek culture is more mainstream than ever before, but it’s not without its criticisms. Columnist True Dabill argues the typical male physique seen in superhero films and other mediums sets impractical standards of male beauty.
Federal authorities announced an investigation of the Seattle-area nursing home at the center of an outbreak of the new coronavirus, Sen. Elizabeth Warren is suspending her presidential campaign, and St. Thomas students Sam Herriges and Olivia Zipperer dominated the Minnesota AdFed show 2020 student competition. Columnist True Dabill has today’s News in :90.
There has been a long-running debate on what the dirtiest object in a bathroom is. Columnist True Dabill argues the answer is our hands, and to prevent disease we must wash them more often.
The Wuhan coronavirus has resulted in nearly 1,400 deaths and over 63,000 infections so far. However, columnist True Dabill argues that Americans should be more concerned about the flu than the coronavirus.
Uber’s safety disclosure, released Dec. 5, 2019, revealed 6,000 reports of sexual assault between 2017 and 2018. Columnist True Dabill argues we must implement a culture that takes these reports seriously.
Most people lend help during the last month of the year. A third of all charitable donations occur in December alone. Columnist True Dabill argues while the influx of volunteering during the holiday season is good, other seasons require just as much help.
Some college students love to have their own pets and feature them on Instagram pages. The bragging rights end, though, when the pet becomes ill. Columnist True Dabill argues college students should wait until they have a reliable income to have a pet.
James Dean died in a car accident in 1955. Sixty-three years later, James Dean will star in a Vietnam War film “Finding Jack.” Columnist True Dabill argues the CGI is the fountain of youth Hollywood’s been waiting for.
In response to the impeachment inquiry in October, President Donald Trump sent out a tweet comparing his situation to a lynching. Columnist True Dabill argues terms like “lynching” and “witch hunt” should only be used when their literal descriptions become reality.
Facebook is worth just under $140 billion and intermingled with issues of free speech, election fraud and general misinformation. Columnist True Dabill argues it is time for Mark Zuckerberg to step down from Facebook leadership.
