In the semester finale of Cold Facts Hot Takes, hosts Mae Macfarlane and Kayla Mayer discuss the history of UFOs, famous sightings and abductions and recent confirmations from the U.S. Department of Defense.
PODCAST: Cold Facts Hot Takes – UFOs
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: Unpaid internships have upsides but the downsides are much steeper
Internships offer students an opportunity to get hands-on experience in their desired field, or in a position similar to their desired role. Columnist Mae Macfarlane argues internships need to be paid experiences for those hired, as they are both time consuming and labor intensive.
PODCAST: Cold Facts Hot Takes – The Amityville Horror
In episode three of Cold Facts Hot Takes, co-hosts Mae Macfarlane and Elijah Todd-Walden discuss the Amityville Horror hauntings, lies and origin story behind the infamous case.
News in :90 – Feb. 25, 2021
Minnesota public health officials are asking families to get tested for COVID-19 every two weeks, President Biden nominated three postal experts to the governing board of the U.S. Postal Service and St. Thomas recognizes the Black leaders who have enhanced the campus community. Columnist Mae Macfarlane has today’s News in :90.
OPINION: The ongoing battle between our consumption and production of social media
With New Year’s resolutions, many show their progress through social media. Columnist Mae Macfarlane discusses the complicated balance of sharing and “stunting” on social media platforms.
PODCAST: Cold Facts Hot Takes (S3, E1) – Larry Stylinson
In the season three premiere of Cold Facts Hot Takes, hosts Mae Macfarlane and Kayla Mayer discuss the popular fan theory Larry Stylinson, the celebrity ship name for Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson.
COVID-19 UPDATE: St. Thomas positive cases decrease slightly
Thirteen positive COVID-19 cases were reported last week by St. Thomas’ Center for Well-Being Monday, a decrease of four from the previous week.
News in :90 – Dec. 1, 2020
Positive COVID-19 cases on campus fell by almost half, Arizona certifies President-elect Joe Biden as its winner and police will not open a major investigation into the disappearance of a monolith in Utah. Business Manager Mae Macfarlane has today’s News in :90.
PODCAST: Cold Facts, Hot Takes (S2E1): Bigfoot
In the season 3 premiere of Cold Facts, Hot Takes, Kayla Mayer and Mae Macfarlane discuss everyone’s favorite cryptid… Bigfoot! They talk about its history and how to go Bigfoot hunting.
News in :90 – Sept. 28, 2020
President Donald Trump paid 750 dollars in federal income taxes in 2016 and 2017, Minneapolis is applying for a grant to cover a shortfall for election costs due to coronavirus precautions and a St. Thomas student was assaulted. Business Manager Mae Macfarlane has today’s News in :90.
St. Thomas students get answers to voting questions from Minnesota’s Secretary of State
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon and Ramsey County Elections Administrator Emily Hunt answered students’ questions about voting and the upcoming election at a Voting 101 panel hosted by St. Thomas Wednesday. Business Manager Mae Macfarlane has the story.
Friends remember Ria Patel through virtual memorial 5K
On September 17, 2017, the St. Thomas community lost student Ria Patel, who died in the passenger seat of a drunk driving accident at the corner of Stinson Boulevard Northeast and Ridgeway Parkway in Minneapolis. Reporter Mae Macfarlane has the story.
PODCAST: Cold Facts, Hot Takes (S1E7) – Avril Lavigne/Keanu Reeves
In episode seven of Cold Facts, Hot Takes, Mae Macfarlane and Kayla Mayer talk about the conspiracies surrounding pop star Avril Lavigne and actor Keanu Reeves.
Transition to online learning leaves students without lab experience
While all St. Thomas students have transitioned to online classes, students taking lab courses are facing some additional challenges. Reporter Mae Macfarlane has the story.