The potato is the number one consumed vegetable, with the average American eating 31.1 pounds in 2018. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues that french fries are the superior form of potato
OPINION: French fries are the superior potato
OPINION: Presidential campaigns need to be reinvented without money’s influence
Kamala Harris dropped out of the 2020 presidential race in early December. In the video announcing the end of her campaign, she explained funding grew harder as her campaign went on. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters argues candidates should not be eliminated because they cannot afford to continue.
OPINION: Uber’s issue with sexual assault reflects our society’s own
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.
OPINION: Republicans are facing another Joseph McCarthy
Seventy years ago, a non-existent list of 57 communists within the State Department emerged, creating a culture of suspicion and mistrust. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues McCarthyism is back in the Republican Party.
OPINION: Seasonal giving leaves those in need to fend for themselves the rest of the year
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.
OPINION: American drinking culture needs to change
Drinking culture is socially centered and is a central aspect of the American lifestyle. This behavior is expected and the response surrounding it tends to be positive. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters argues It’s time we openly recognize alcohol’s negative impacts.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: St. Thomas women’s basketball wins third straight game, defeats St. Bens
Sophomore point guard Brynne Rolland scored 18 points, leading the St. Thomas women’s basketball team to its third straight win against St. Benedict 64-56 Saturday at Schoenecker Arena. Reporter Justin Amaker has the story.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Tommies get ‘punched in the mouth’ by St. John’s men’s basketball
Senior forward Tommy Anderson led the team with 17 points, but it was not enough for No. 5 St. Thomas men’s basketball to continue its 10-game win streak. The Tommies lost 87-70 against St. John’s Saturday. Reporter Justin Amaker has the story.
OPINION: The Victoria’s Secret fashion show set unrealistic standards for women
L Brands, the parent company for Victoria’s Secret, officially announced in November that it canceled the 2019 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues this cancellation is a step in the right direction.
OPINION: Alone time can be incredibly beneficial
The lives of college students are hectic, with classes, jobs, friends and responsibilities. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters argues alone time is different from loneliness and is ultimately beneficial.
OPINION: College students should not have pets
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.
OPINION: Restaurants and grocery stores should offer more plant-based foods
The NPD Group recently reported a sales increase in plant-based meat alternatives of almost $75 million this year. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues consumer demands for plant-based products must be met.
OPINION: Holiday waste can—and should—be reduced
During the holiday season, Americans indulge in food, drink, entertainment and gift-giving, creating more waste than any other time of the year. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters argues over-consumptive American culture doesn’t have to be wasteful.
OPINION: “Self-partnered” is the new status, and that’s a good thing
In an interview with British Vogue, Emma Watson said that she is “self-partnered,” which may be the newest term to denote relationship status. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters argues that it is encouraging to have an independent and driven female role model.
AP: President Donald Trump impeached by US House on 2 charges
President Donald Trump was impeached by the U.S. House of Representatives Wednesday night, becoming only the third American chief executive to be formally charged under the Constitution’s ultimate remedy for high crimes and misdemeanors.