2020 started fairly normal. March felt eternal. Now, it’s somehow December. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters recaps the year.
OPINION: A recap of 2020
PODCAST: The Medium – Exposing misogynistic media
In the season four finale and first ever TommieMedia video podcast, hosts Maddie Peters and Song Johansen dive into misogyny in pop culture and go in-depth on some examples.
OPINION: ‘Among Us’ brings people together with a healthy dose of suspicion
The video game “Among Us” has taken the internet by storm. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters argues that the game brings people together in a time of social isolation and with a healthy dose of suspicion.
OPINION: Mysterious monolith — art or agent of evolution?
The appearance of a mysterious monolith in Utah sparked a social media frenzy, and with subsequent appearances in Romania and California, the mystery was amplified. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters connects the metal monoliths’ appearances to Stanley Kubrick’s 1968 film “2001: A Space Odyssey.”
OPINION: Harry Styles uses fashion to express himself, encourages fans to do the same
Harry Styles has developed a successful solo career in the music industry, but he has also created an image with fashion. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters argues Styles is showing that he’s finding himself through clothing and reassuring that fans can do the same.
PODCAST: The Medium – The art of the finale
In this episode of The Medium, hosts Maddie Peters and Song Johansen discuss what makes a good series or season finale, dive into examples of good and bad finales and catch up on the latest in the art and entertainment world.
OPINION: We can still celebrate Thanksgiving amid COVID-19
With a spike in COVID-19 cases, states are imposing stricter pandemic restrictions, putting a damper on Thanksgiving celebrations. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters argues the restrictions are for the best, and the holiday is not entirely eliminated.
News in :90 – Nov. 18, 2020
Minnesota bars, restaurants and fitness centers will close for four weeks starting Friday, two state senators announced they will split from the DFL and President Trump fired the nation’s top election security official. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters has today’s News in :90.
PODCAST: The Medium – Movie scores and soundtracks
In episode four of The Medium, hosts Maddie Peters and Song Johansen talk about classic movie scores, highlight their favorites and discuss the latest news in the art and entertainment world.
OPINION: Ownvoices stories are critical for the publishing industry’s future
The Ownvoices hashtag highlights diverse authors and stories and aims to increase inclusion. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters argues the publishing industry needs to boost the presence of minority and diverse authors.
PODCAST: The Medium – Horror movies and villains
In the Halloween edition of The Medium, hosts Maddie Peters and Song Johansen talk about their favorite horror films and villains and catch up on the latest news in the art and entertainment world.
PODCAST: The Medium – Hip-hop samplers and concept albums
In episode two of The Medium, hosts Maddie Peters and Song Johansen discuss the definitions, history and examples of hip-hop sampling and concept albums and catch up on latest news.
PODCAST: The Medium – Summer rewind
In the season four premiere, host Maddie Peters interviews debut host Song Johansen about his work, and the two catch up on their favorite summer music and movies.
News in :90 – Sept. 23, 2020
The U.S. death toll from COVID-19 topped 200,000, Johnson & Johnson is beginning a final study to prove if a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine can protect against the virus and former St. Thomas student Ray Ghansham Persaud pleaded guilty to phoning a hoax bomb threat against St. Thomas’ St. Paul campus. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 – Sept. 16, 2020
Hurricane Sally made landfall this morning, the Big Ten conference will return to football the weekend of October 24, the University of St. Thomas canceled January Term study abroad programs and U.S. citizens are barred from all but eight countries. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters has today’s News in :90.