Steps have been taken to re-evaluate the number these core courses required for graduation, but reducing them isn’t the right answer.
Theology and philosophy requirements should remain the same
Reddit: A democratic take on social media
On Reddit, everyone gets to choose what content is deemed worthy. It is democracy at its finest.
Banksy’s street graffiti should stay accessible
Street graffiti artist Banksy’s work is a gift to the city of New York. So should it be OK that his work is being carved out of concrete walls and then sold at auction for millions of dollars? I don’t think so.
Why ‘We Can’t Stop’ talking about Miley Cyrus
Cyrus is going to be remembered for the rest of her life as the most talked about pop star in 2013. And that didn’t happen accidentally.
Lessons learned from board games
Popular board games like Chutes and Ladders, Scrabble and Monopoly are full of life lessons.
Twitter is for ranting, Facebook is for bragging
Even with constant connections to social media, I think we need to filter what we choose to share on these websites.
Top 5 books for college students
Designer Bailey Jordan ranked the top five books that college students should read before graduation.
Snuggle service promotes instant gratification
The focus on instant gratification and quick fixes is rampant in our society. Call me old fashioned, but I feel like paying for snuggling crosses a line.
Sports Editor: St. Thomas versus Carleton prediction
Sports Editor Kyle Jonas gives his analysis and prediction for the St. Thomas v. Carleton homecoming matchup.
Pope’s interview message is relatable
As one of the world’s most influential leaders, Pope Francis has carried himself humbly, speaking in a recent interview to Catholics as friends and equals.
World leaders’ letters encourage dialogue
Vladimir Putin’s, John McCain’s and Hassan Rouhani’s letters to the editor seem to be actually contributing to building international community and understanding.
Go big or go vegan … never again
I wanted to do something radical- something to put me out of my comfort zone and challenge me. For five days, I went vegan.
On Johnny’s dime: the NCAA profit dilemma
Johnny Manziel, a Heisman trophy-winning sophomore quarterback, is a perfect example to show why the NCAA needs to re-evaluate how student-athletes can and can’t make money.
A sports fan’s bucket list
Every sports fan has to have a “bucket list” of games or events they want to attend at some point in their life.
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: Support Locally
In the end, research is the only thing that will cure cancer. Supporting local organizations working to one day find a cure.