Opinions editor Letizia Mariani suggests St. Thomas’ lack of transparency prioritizes its reputation over the well-being of its students.
Stop prioritizing St. Thomas’ reputation over student well-being
We can’t forget about the arts
In light of Poetry Month, opinions editor Letizia Mariani discusses the importance of the arts, particularly poetry, and how it can appeal to beauty to make a connection, and create a relationship between creator and consumer, like no other profession can.
Should married men be allowed into the priesthood?
Opinions editor Letizia Mariani discusses Pope Francis’ consideration of allowing married men to become priests and why maintaining celibacy is an important part of priesthood.
Human-robot relationships: We’re going too far
Some experts have predicted human-robot marriage will be legalized by 2050. Opinions editor Letizia Mariani explains her fear that we have become so accustomed to comfort and convenience that we soon might prefer to build relationships with artificial intelligence than with humans.
Opposing views: The hypocrisy of Emma Watson
Columnists Leti Mariani and Samantha Miner express their opposing views of the backlash Emma Watson received for posing partially nude on a Vanity Fair magazine shoot.
News in :90 – March 17, 2017
This is News in :90 for Friday, March 17, 2017.
Dorsey Way promotes campus unity
Opinions editor Letizia Mariani discusses how the university’s recent renaming of Campus Way to Dorsey Way promotes unity on campus.
A realistic approach to mortality would benefit humankind
Opinions editor Letizia Mariani discusses mortality and how being realistic helped her gain a better sense of her present life and an appreciation for personal values.
Pornography is a public health crisis
In February, the states of Virginia and South Dakota both declared pornography a public health crisis. Opinions editor Letizia Mariani explains why she agrees.
Sports in :60 – Feb. 27, 2017
This is Sports in :60 for Monday, Feb. 27, 2017.
Boycotting Ivanka Trump is not activism
Opinions editor Leti Mariani discusses #GrabYourWallet, a boycott on all Trump-related products that targeted Ivanka Trump, and why her political stance doesn’t warrant the boycott of her business.
Don’t study abroad and expect the “American way”
Opinions editor Letizia Mariani discusses her observations about classmates abroad and suggests students embrace new customs when studying out of the country.
News in :90 – Feb. 10, 2017
This is News in :90 for Friday, Feb. 10, 2017.
Birthplace merit: an immigrant’s perspective
Opinions editor Letizia Mariani gives her perspective as an Italian immigrant on Trump’s immigration ban.
Pro-life women are still women
Opinions editor Letizia Mariani discusses the national Women’s March and how abortion divided its participants.