Impending national elections. Climate change debates. The worldwide refugee crisis. Opinions editor Maddie Peters argues these topics, repeatedly present in news headlines, are detrimental to our well-being.
Minneapolis is known to be the home of the Juicy Lucy, with both Matt’s Bar and the 5-8 Club advertising themselves as the creators. Rae Beaner argues Matt’s Bar’s burger is the best choice of the two.
Gender reveal parties have become increasingly common and extravagant. Opinions editor Maddie Peters argues gender reveal parties can potentially limit a child’s ability to determine who they really are.
The UN Refugee Agency reports that as of June 2019, there are 25.9 million refugees worldwide. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues the topic of refugee resettlement and immigration isn’t a political issue; it’s a humanitarian issue.
Candidates Joe Biden and Amy Klobuchar have both positioned themselves in relatively moderate stances, but it all depends on who you talk to. Columnist Grace Hallen argues the election of a radical democratic candidate will only splinter party lines further.
In Greta Thunberg’s speeches both in Congress and in the U.N., Thunberg called out those in positions of power who refuse to step up to the threat of climate change. Columnist True Dabill argues Greta Thunberg, while a leader of a movement, is not being heard by world leaders.
Despite the film being banned in parts of the U.K. and criticized by various Catholic family groups, the film and novel “The Exorcist” was written by a Catholic, William Peter Blatty. Columnist True Dabill argues that “The Exorcist” is the best religious film.
Working with local advertising agency, Carmichael Lynch, the Minnesota Twins franchise revamped their brand style with the title “This Is How We Baseball” in 2018. The 2019 season underwent even bigger changes with remarkable results. Columnist Grace Hallen argues this rebranding allowed the Twins to instill excitement in their fans.
Due to a ticket limit set by the university, each grade level was allotted the same number of tickets, and each grade level sold out. Columnist True Dabill argues that by capping student ticket levels, St. Thomas lost focus of Tommie-Johnnie’s meaning to undergraduates.
Impeachment. The word re-entered our political sphere with President Donald Trump’s 2016 election. Back then, it seemed like the vain hope of left-wing supporters, but now, it could become reality. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues impeachment is the best option.
The film “Joker” is a character-driven combination of familiarity, originality and audience baiting. Columnist True Dabill argues this film serves as a template for films of the future.
Most recently, NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown has been accused of sexual assault and rape by his former trainer Britney Taylor. Sexual assault is not a new issue in the NFL. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters argues it cannot be “boys will be boys” any longer.
St. Thomas High School in Pointe-Claire, Canada (located on Montreal’s West Island) has entirely banned phone usage during the school day. Columnist Maddie Peters argues the debate of cell phone use in classrooms is not the main issue.
Here at St. Thomas, acts of racism have been all too common in the last two years. Columnist Grace Hallen argues diversity training should start with children, not when a person is grown up and established in their beliefs.
Felicity Huffman was sentenced 14 days for her involvement in the college admissions scandal. Her lawyer cited public shaming as a reason for a shorter sentence. Columnist True Dabill argues that public shaming no longer has potency in our society.
