An NFT or non-fungible token is a one-of-a-kind, digital property that is usually in the form of digital art that can be bought or sold. Columnist Logan Sriharatsa discusses the negative impact of NFTs on the environment and art ownership.
Campus quiet after Chauvin’s verdict released
Campus remained quiet Tuesday after the jury announced guilty verdicts in the trial of Derek Chauvin, almost a year after the killing of George Floyd on Lake Street and 38th Avenue. Lauren Price, Macy Berendsen, Sydney LaBelle and Logan Sriharatsa has the story.
OPINION: Blatant sexism during March Madness tournament shows NCAA’s ‘care’ for equality
During the NCAA’s March Madness tournament, the amenities offered to the women were incomparable to what the men were given. Columnist Logan Sriharatsa argues the NCAA needs to provide better and equal care to all of their student athletes.
OPINION: Understanding the mask mandate being lifted in Texas, even if it is wrong
Effective March 10, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced an executive order that would lift some restrictions, which were originally meant to keep COVID-19 from spreading. Columnist Logan Sriharatsa argues the lives of Americans are further at risk because of this mandate.
OPINION: New York City theaters have reopened but what lies ahead of the industry?
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the reopening of movie theaters in New York City. Columnist Logan Sriharatsa discusses the excitement and worry for movie theaters reopening and also highlights some movies soon to be released.
OPINION: Fake news in America: its past, present and hopefully dim future
Simply put, fake news is false or misleading information, and it’s present nearly everywhere. Columnist Logan Sriharatsa argues we have to talk about fake news in order to stop fake news, particularly in sharing how to spot faulty information and stories.
News in :90 – March 2, 2021
St. Thomas international student Kay-Lin Wang, also known as Calvin, was found dead in his off-campus apartment Friday, Feb. 26. One positive COIVD-19 case reported by the Center for Well-Being; the lowest count since the university began reporting cases. Vernon Jordan, champion of civil rights in the south has passed away. Columnist Logan Sriharatsa has todays News in :90.
PODCAST: The Medium – New frontiers of VR
In the second episode of The Medium, Song Johansen and Logan Sriharatsa discuss VR technology and development, VR usage for visual mediums and the latest news in the arts and entertainment world.
OPINION: Super Bowl ads featuring big names, big money and a big problem: the pandemic
The Super Bowl, one of the most-watched events in America, is a perfect place for companies to showcase their brand or product. Columnist Logan Sriharatsa discusses how companies did or did not address COVID-19, while highlighting some of the top commercials of the evening.
News in :90 – Nov. 16, 2020
Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine is proving to be 94.5% effective, Comcast plans to provide Wi-Fi connected “lift zones” and university President Julie Sullivan spoke about St. Thomas’ recent COVID-19 efforts at a USG meeting. Ad & PR representative Logan Sriharatsa has today’s News in :90.