States have started reporting the demographic data of who is getting sick with COVID-19, and minority groups are being affected disproportionately. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues the pandemic has exposed the structural racism in society.
PODCAST: The Medium with guest Leila Weah
In episode six of The Medium, TommieMedia reporter Leila Weah joins hosts Maddie and Reid to discuss the popular app TikTok and the longevity of quarantine art.
PODCAST: Cold Facts, Hot Takes (S1E6) – Tiger King
In episode six of Cold Facts, Hot Takes Kayla Mayer and Mae Macfarlane are joined by TommieMedia Columnist True Dabill to talk about the well-known Netflix documentary, “Tiger King.”
OPINION: Social distancing doesn’t mean relational distancing
Distancing is especially difficult when we need the comfort and support of each other so badly. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues while physical isolation is important for curbing the pandemic, we can, and should, maintain safe contact with others.
PODCAST: The Medium – Art and celebrities during pandemic
In episode five of The Medium, Maddie and Reid discuss the pressure on artists to create while social distancing, and producer Kayla Mayer joins to talk about the irrelevance of celebrities during the pandemic.
PODCAST: Cold Facts, Hot Takes (S1E5) – Bonnie and Clyde
In episode five of Cold Facts, Hot Takes, Kayla Mayer and Mae Macfarlane talk about the infamous Bonnie and Clyde.
LIFE IN ISOLATION: Controlling the controllables in the midst of uncertainty
In the fourth “Life in Isolation” feature, Columnist Kayla Mayer discusses how she has gone from resenting the current situation, to embracing all the positive things she can get from it.
PODCAST: The Medium with Guest Host Zaid Khan
In episode four of The Medium, TommieMedia Columnist Zaid Khan joins Maddie and Reid to discuss how movie theaters and streaming services will be affected by COVID-19 and offer their film, TV and music recommendations during social distancing.
PODCAST: Cold Facts, Hot Takes (S1E4) – Birds aren’t real/Flat Earth/Hollow Moon
In episode 5 of Cold Facts, Hot Takes, Mae Macfarlane and Kayla Mayer talk about some of the most popular conspiracy theories going around the internet today! Birds aren’t real, Flat Earth and the Hollow Moon.
OPINION: Vampires will never hurt you (but ticket scalpers will)
The comeback of My Chemical Romance had fans lining up for the chance to buy tickets, but many were shut out from the opportunity. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues Ticketmaster and other similar companies should try to eliminate scalping and keep tickets available to the fans.
PODCAST: The Medium with Emily Rudie, Helen Armstrong and Guest Host Annie Terry
In episode three of The Medium, Maddie Peters talks to Literature Club’s Emily Rudie and Helen Armstrong about murder mystery, fan fiction and upcoming events. Reid Neeser and guest host Annie Terry discuss cancel culture and catch up on the latest news in art and entertainment.
OPINION: Harvey Weinstein’s conviction will lead to justice for more sexual assault victims…hopefully
On Feb. 24, Weinstein was found guilty of a criminal sex act in the first degree and rape in the third degree. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues Weinstein’s conviction could finally change how society views sexual assault and eventually eliminate victim-blaming.
PODCAST: Cold Facts, Hot Takes (S1E3) — Princess Diana
In episode number three of Cold Facts, Hot Takes, Mae Macfarlane and Kayla Mayer talk about Princess Diana and the mysteries surrounding her death.
News in :90 – March 3, 2020
Amy Klobuchar ends her presidential campaign one day before Super Tuesday, the number of coronavirus cases continues to rise and Keanu Daley receives the 2020 Tommie Award. COlumnist Kayla Mayer has today’s News in :90.
PODCAST: The Medium – Host Interviews
In episode two of The Medium, hosts Maddie Peters and Reid Neeser interview each other on their respective arts, and discuss CGI casting and Justin Bieber’s new album.