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: 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.
Photoshopping doesn’t create an ideal look
Kim Kardashian’s revealing and photoshopped photos were released a few weeks ago, and columnist Claire Noack says altered images have damaging effects.
Why big government doesn’t solve for big business
After midterm elections, the media proclaimed the Republican victory a win for big business, but opinions editor Elliot Polsky says big business and big governement go hand-in-hand.
Alcohol isn’t worse than weed
While good arguments for legalizing weed exist, opinions editor Elliot Polsky disagrees that marijuana use should be legalized because alcohol is more dangerous.
Get informed about Ebola
Columnist Claire Noack says so much media coverage has caused Ebola hysteria and suggests we learn the real facts about the epidemic.