St. Thomas women’s soccer team fell short of Final Four, men’s basketball team won over Nebraska Wesleyan, and men’s cross country took 28th in NCAA Championship meet. Columnist True Dabill has today’s Sports in :60.
Sports in :60 – Nov. 25, 2019
OPINION: World leaders put voice of a generation, Greta Thunberg, on mute
In Greta Thunberg’s speeches both in Congress and in the U.N., Thunberg called out those in positions of power who refuse to step up to the threat of climate change. Columnist True Dabill argues Greta Thunberg, while a leader of a movement, is not being heard by world leaders.
OPINION: “The Exorcist” is the best film about faith and religion
Despite the film being banned in parts of the U.K. and criticized by various Catholic family groups, the film and novel “The Exorcist” was written by a Catholic, William Peter Blatty. Columnist True Dabill argues that “The Exorcist” is the best religious film.
OPINION: Tommie-Johnnie tickets capped for students–to their detriment and University’s gain
Due to a ticket limit set by the university, each grade level was allotted the same number of tickets, and each grade level sold out. Columnist True Dabill argues that by capping student ticket levels, St. Thomas lost focus of Tommie-Johnnie’s meaning to undergraduates.
OPINION: “Joker” is the template for studio films of the future
The film “Joker” is a character-driven combination of familiarity, originality and audience baiting. Columnist True Dabill argues this film serves as a template for films of the future.
OPINION: Public shaming is no longer an effective punishment
Felicity Huffman was sentenced 14 days for her involvement in the college admissions scandal. Her lawyer cited public shaming as a reason for a shorter sentence. Columnist True Dabill argues that public shaming no longer has potency in our society.
OPINION: Serial killer dramas showcase more than just gore
Netflix’s serial killer drama Mindhunter, home to Hannibal Lecter, Dexter and Norman Bates, isn’t just a showcase for murder and gore. True Dabill argues that there is more to the serial killer drama genre than meets the eye.
OPINION: A bomb threat – once again – bedevils St. Thomas
Once again, the University of St. Thomas has received a bomb threat. Once again, classes were canceled. Once again, St. Paul police were brought in. Once again, campus life was interrupted. True Dabill and Maddie Peters argue that the university must be clear and communicative with the campus.