Starting college brings new expectations for academic success, campus involvement and managing life on your own, a challenging transition that can be defined by the W-Curve.
First-year students’ journey described as ‘the W-Curve’
In Depth with Dane Korsi – April 21, 2022
St. Thomas senior Dane Korsi sat down with TommieMedia’s Macy Berendsen to discuss how a group of St. Thomas business students are putting together a bowling fundraiser for the JP4 foundation.
The Mafia To-Do List: Garbage collection
The Italian Mafia. A highly feared criminal organization whose power is mostly unknown to the average citizen. Only seen in high-action movies such as “Good Fellas” and “The Godfather,” the real mafia’s to-do list is kept quite secret. Reporter Macy Berendsen argues that Rome’s trash issue needs to be evaluated.
OPINION: Books should not be banned in schools
Books can serve as a window, providing a view into others’ lives and experiences. Banning them shuts that window, however, and hides stories behind a curtain of censorship; according to the American Library Association, more than 273 books were challenged in 2020 alone. Reporter Macy Berendsen argues that books should not be banned in schools.
St. Thomas lifts mask mandate
On Feb. 26 at 1 p.m., the University of St. Thomas lifted its mask mandate in many common spaces across campus, only requiring masks in classrooms, labs, the Center for Well-Being and while riding the St. Thomas shuttle. Macy Berendsen and Rori West have the story.
11 influential books about women by female authors
There is no better time than Women’s History Month to read some of the most influential novels written by women. Touching on an array of topics, these novels are written by women of all ages, eras, races, sexualities and backgrounds. Reporter Macy Berendsen outlines novels to read during Women’s History Month.
OPINION: Incarcerated mothers cannot be forgotten
Women who are pregnant when sent to jail have to deal with a healthcare system that frequently neglects and abuses patients. The Prison Policy Initiative did a survey in 2021 of the 50 states’ healthcare policies. The survey found that incarceration centers fail to meet even basic standards of care for expectant mothers, like providing screening and treatment for high-risk pregnancies. Reporter Macy Berendsen argues incarcerated mothers should not be forgotten about.
News in :90 – Feb. 28, 2022
Russian and Ukrainian delegations met for talks today amid high hopes but low expectations for any diplomatic breakthrough. Exact death tolls are unclear, but the U.N. human rights chief said 102 civilians have been killed and hundreds wounded in five days of fighting. Macy Berendsen has today’s News in :90.
St. Thomas holds ecumenical prayer for those in Ukraine
St. Thomas Campus Ministry and the Office for Mission held an ecumenical prayer Friday for peace and justice in Ukraine. Theology professor Paul Gavrilyuk, who is Ukrainian, spoke before the prayer, describing President Vladimir Putin’s words as “straight from Hitler’s playbook.”
St. Thomas hosts blood drive during national blood shortage
The American Red Cross visited campus Tuesday to host a blood drive donation event for St. Thomas students and faculty.
OPINION: The Roman Catholic Church’s stance on the COVID-19 vaccine surprised me
There is a certain moral consideration in people’s daily decision making. It is as simple as deciding to purchase a fast-fashion brand, or as difficult as indicting a criminal while sitting as a member of the jury.
OPINION: Gun reform is about ending gun violence, not restricting rights
With mass shootings occurring daily, the United States needs gun reform more than ever before. Columnist Macy Berendsen argues gun reform is necessary to protect the public and make the country safer.
PODCAST: Cold Facts Hot Takes – The Mandela Effect
In episode 5 of Cold Facts Hot Takes, hosts Mae Macfarlane and Paige Yurczyk discuss the Mandela Effect and their own personal theories.
OPINION: When will violence against women finally stop?
The recent case of U.K. citizen Sarah Everard, a 33-year-old female who was kidnapped and murdered by a police officer, has been a major spark in a movement advocating for women’s safety. Columnist Macy Berendsen argues women should not have to feel unsafe simply for being women and social reform needs to happen.
OPINION: Before the Oscars — a look into the competition
The 93rd Academy Awards are Sunday, April 25 at 7 p.m. Columnist Macy Berendsen gives the rundown of this year’s Oscar nominations.