Columnist Nkechukwu Akpati discusses his reasoning for why he believes TikTok should be banned from the app store.
OPINION: TikTok is addictive and intrusive
OPINION: Thanksgiving is far better than Christmas
Columnist Nkechukwu Akpati argues his opinion on why Christmas is inferior to Thanksgiving.
OPINION: The Minnesota Vikings will win the Super Bowl this year, here’s why
Karl Warner discusses why he thinks the Minnesota Vikings will win the Super Bowl this year.
OPINION: Everyone is a fangirl! The term ‘fangirl’ needs to stop being used in a negative connotation
Columnist Macy Berendsen dives into society’s critical view on fangirls and why she thinks fangirls deserve a better preconception than people give them.
OPINION: “Alpenglow” by Trampled by Turtles album review
Joe LaPorte gives his review of “Alpenglow,” the new album by Trampled by Turtles.
OPINION: The NBA is not ready for the Minnesota Timberwolves
Columnist Nkechukwu Akpati shares his opinion on the 2022-23 Minnesota Timberwolves and their potential for greatness with newly-acquired defensive power Rudy Gobert.
OPINION: Destroying artwork as an activist statement is wrong
Opinions editor Macy Berendsen posits her opinion on the recent uptake of art-destroying protests by Just Stop Oil.
OPINION: How Christianity rebranded Halloween just for college students to rebrand it again
Columnist Nkechukwu Akpati relives his childhood Halloween memories and informs readers on the true historical meaning of the holiday.
OPINION: Where is St. Thomas’ statement on abortion?
Opinions Content Managing Editor Macy Berendsen argues that the conversation regarding St. Thomas’ involvement and resources for safe sexual health and abortions needs to remain open.
OPINION: Say Gay! Especially in schools
Angeline Terry argues that laws like the Don’t Say Gay bill aren’t just homophobic and transphobic but are also dangerous. Saying that it is deeply unethical to limit children’s education on the basis of bias and prejudice.
OPINION: Twitter buyout, Elon doesn’t care about you
Twitter accepted a deal to be bought out for $44 billion on April 25 by SpaceX and Tesla founder Elon Musk, who said he wants to protect and enhance free speech. However, this buyout is a disgusting waste of money in a world full of real issues for real people. Reporter Ben Hogan argues that Musk shouldn’t be allowed to control Twitter.
OPINION: The environmental issues and the labor issues surrounding fast fashion – why don’t we stop buying it?
Over the past year, the infamous fast fashion brand SHEIN has surpassed other major fast fashion brands, such as H&M and Zara. SHEIN is known for its insanely low prices and variety of clothing options. Although that sounds tempting enough, the issue is majorly in the low labor wages in China, as well as the extremely unsustainable measures to tailor these items. SHEIN is just one of the many fast fashion brands that has gained popularity. It seems as though everyone acknowledges how unsustainable these brands are, yet no one seems to stop buying from them. Reporter Macy Berendsen argues we need to pay more attention to the fast fashion crisis.
OPINION: Women in the music industry face underrepresentation and gender inequality
Beyonce, Phoebe Bridgers, Lady Gaga and so many other trendy, female artists have led us to believe that women in the music industry were thriving. Reporter Ruth Moder argues that we need to focus on bridging the gender gap in the music industry.
What Greek cats taught me about being human
In Greece, it seems like every nook and cranny is home to an adorable, posing cat. Chief Video Editor Emily Rudie believes that their comfortable place in Greek society has a lot to teach us about building a culture of care.
The Mafia To-Do List: Garbage collection
The Italian Mafia. A highly feared criminal organization whose power is mostly unknown to the average citizen. Only seen in high-action movies such as “Good Fellas” and “The Godfather,” the real mafia’s to-do list is kept quite secret. Reporter Macy Berendsen argues that Rome’s trash issue needs to be evaluated.