Ashley Allan responds to Elliot Polsky’s piece on gender identification, saying she’s hurt and annoyed by philosophers questioning her expereinces as a trans person.
Letter to the editor: Do not trespass on our agency
St. Thomas perspectives abroad: Ecuador
Senior reporter Baihly Warfield traveled to Quito, Ecuador on a VISION trip and says she is now more grateful for privileges we take for granted in the United States.
St. Thomas perspectives abroad: Madrid
As his J-term trip in Europe comes to an end, senior reporter Scott Sikich enjoys the warm winter weather and views of Madrid.
St. Thomas perspective abroad: Paris
Senior reporter Scott Sikich talks about being in Paris in the midst of terrorist attacks on the offices of French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo.
St. Thomas perspectives abroad: London
From the pub scene to the culture of football, senior reporter Scott Sikich reflects on his experiences while studying abroad in London.
St. Thomas perspectives abroad: Italy
Reporter Whitney Oachs says her experience studying abroad in Italy during J-Term has given her a newfound global perspective on history, religion and herself.
Why have gender identification?
Opinions editor Elliot Polsky says allowing people to choose their gender identification is not the solution for people who feel out of place with their bodily sex.
Naming buildings after donors ruins meaning
Opinions editor Elliot Polsky believes naming many buildings on campus after recent benefactors may not be the right way to pay them back.
Does the melting pot still matter?
Columnist Claire Noack believes reaching the idyllic image of the melting pot should not be America’s goal.
Study tips for finals week
Columnist Claire Noack has some advice for studying during finals week, such as being active and changing up your study location.
Peaceful demonstrations bring effective change
Columnist Claire Noack says the current protests on decisions to not indict police officers in Ferguson and New York City show that problems of discrimination still remain.
Figuring out social norms
Opinions editor Elliot Polsky thinks we have to recognize that social norms have practical value and are potentially fallible.
Trigger warnings, Banned Books Week are misguided
Opinions editor Elliot Polsky believes trigger warnings are overly cautious and Banned Books Week is overly callous about offense.
Quantifying the quality of life
Minnesota was ranked second for quality of life, but columnist Claire Noack asks how we can objectively quantify the quality of life for an entire state.
Consider companies’ reputations before holiday shopping
With the start of the holiday shopping season, columnist Claire Noack says shoppers should be “checking their list twice” for which stores they should be supporting.