Although fires in the Amazon are common at this time of the year, 2019 has experienced the highest amount of wildfires since 2010. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues the amazon fires are a global concern.
OPINION: Amazon fires are a global issue
OPINION: Make the fashion industry environmentally sustainable
The clothing and textile industry is the second-largest polluter in the world. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues that textile companies need to take responsibility for the pollution they generate.
OPINION: Racism at St. Thomas requires action from administration and students
In fewer than 11 months, two racist incidents occurred in St. Thomas residence halls, a number that is two too many. Columnists Maddie Peters and Kayla Mayer argue that it is time for students to take action.
OPINION: Packaging is a bigger issue than plastic bag use
Bans and fees on single-use plastic bags are being implemented in multiple states. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues that a bigger issue with plastic lies within packaging, which makes up 40% of plastic produced.
OPINIONS: Media describes female presidential candidates more negatively than male
A study by Northeastern University senior Alex Frandsen found that female candidates were described more negatively in the media than male candidates. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues that the solution to this is that voters need to consider whether they dislike a candidate because their behavior is violating gender norms or because their platform is unpalatable.
OPINIONS: Ending homelessness starts with understanding its cause
Homelessness isn’t a problem isolated to other countries or states. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues that to understand how we can end the issue, we must understand why people become homeless.
OPINIONS: Misinformation causes vaccine hesitancy
In the United States, 555 measles cases have been reported in 2019. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues that education can help resolve vaccine hesitancy, promoting a healthy community.
News in :90 – May 7, 2019
Georgia’s Republican Gov. Brian Kemp signs legislation banning abortions once a fetal heartbeat can be detected, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell will declare “case closed” on the Russia probe and potential obstruction by President Donald Trump, Kentucky Derby winner Maximum Security’s co-owner says he will not run the horse in the middle jewel of the Triple Crown, and St. Thomas sophomore Matthew Farho travels for seven days with the choir group, Common Ground Voices. Columnist Kayla Mayer has today’s News in :90.
OPINIONS: Minimum wage employees are not paid enough
The cost of living continues to rise as the minimum wage remains the same. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues that low wages hurt both businesses and employees.
OPINIONS: Vatican summit must bring justice to sexually abused minors
Bishops and clergy went to the Vatican for a summit, which lasted four days and ended in late February, that focused on sexual abuse of minors. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues that the Vatican must address these cases and find justice for the abused.
OPINIONS: Substantial reforms are needed for climate change issues
The Green New Deal has hit a wall of criticism, particularly from Republicans and President Donald Trump. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues that substantial reforms are needed for issues like climate change, and the Green New Deal, while it has faults, has started the conversation for sustainable laws.
OPINIONS: First Step Act marks beginning of prison reform
President Donald Trump signed the First Step Act, which aims to reduce recidivism, improve living conditions for inmates, and decrease sentences in the United States. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues that despite the act, there are still many issues in the criminal justice system.
News in :90 – March 5, 2019
Hillary Clinton has ruled out a 2020 rematch with Donald Trump, a London man appears to be free of the AIDS virus after a stem cell transplant, democrats launched a sweeping new probe of President Donald Trump on Monday, and St. Thomas students voted on Feb. 12 and 13 in a special election to fill nine open USG positions. Columnist Kayla Mayer has today’s News in :90.
OPINION: How to eat healthy on campus
It’s easy to fall under the spell of fast food options and the convenience they bring on a college campus. Columnist Kayla Mayer offers advice on how to eat healthy at school.