Plastic bags have been known to harm the environment in many ways. Designer Maggie Stout has an infographic outlining these different ways.
INFOGRAPHIC: How plastic bags damage the environment
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Joe Biden wins Minnesota in presidential primary
Former Vice President Joe Biden won Minnesota, his seventh state on Super Tuesday. He also won Arkansas, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Alabama, North Carolina, Massachusetts and Virginia as of 12:01 a.m. University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker, Chief Video Editor Taylor Shupe and Design Manager Reid Neeser have the story.
AP: Buttigieg, Sanders to win most national delegates in Iowa
Pete Buttigieg and Bernie Sanders will emerge from Iowa’s Democratic caucuses with the most delegates to the party’s national convention, regardless of which one eventually wins the contest. Design Manager Reid Neeser’s graphic accompanies the AP’s story.
INFOGRAPHIC: 2020 Grammy award nominees
The Grammys are Sunday, Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. with several notable nominees. Billie Eilish is among artists to follow, earning six nominations, including a Record of the Year nomination for “Bad Guy.” Eilish is the youngest singer in Grammys history to earn nominations in all four of the main categories. Designer Lia Saari has the infographic.
OPINION: Restaurants and grocery stores should offer more plant-based foods
The NPD Group recently reported a sales increase in plant-based meat alternatives of almost $75 million this year. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues consumer demands for plant-based products must be met.
OPINION: Carbon farming is a step in the right direction
In March 2019, General Mills announced their mission to turn 100 million acres of farmland into regenerative agriculture by 2030. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters argues strategies like carbon farming help push eco-friendly practices forward.
OPINION: Tattoos allow for self-expression in the workplace
It is known that many professional employers and workplaces discourage tattoos. Many places require they are covered up, or even nonexistent for their employees.Opinions editor Maddie Peters argues that allowing for personal expression will lead to more productive and passionate workers.
INFOGRAPHIC: 10 ways to get your car ready for winter
In cold-weather states, it’s important to have your car ready for the snowy and icy roads ahead. Designer Lia Saari has 10 ways for people to prepare their cars for winter.
OPINION: Black Friday is consuming Thanksgiving
Black Friday is no longer just Black Friday. The shopping craze is oozing into the Thanksgiving, as more and more stores expand their sales. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues the spirit of Thanksgiving has been overrun by American consumerism.
INFOGRAPHIC: Avoiding Thanksgiving food waste
In the U.S., 40% of all food goes to waste. During the holidays, people are confronted with more food than they can eat, meaning a lot of food is wasted. Designer Maggie Stout has an infographic on how people can reduce food waste over Thanksgiving.
OPINION: Over-consumption of news can be detrimental to mental health
Impending national elections. Climate change debates. The worldwide refugee crisis. Opinions editor Maddie Peters argues these topics, repeatedly present in news headlines, are detrimental to our well-being.
INFOGRAPHIC: Provost holds first budget forum in recent years
St. Thomas Provost Richard Plumb held a budget forum Oct. 29, stressing transparency and assuring students, faculty and staff that the university had a balanced budget last year. University Affairs Editor Abby Sliva and designer Maggie Stout.
INFOGRAPHIC: Anatomy of female entrepreneurs
St. Thomas celebrated its second Women in Entrepreneurship week last month. Designer Brooklyn Madden has interesting facts about today’s female entrepreneurs.
INFOGRAPHIC: NCAA Divison III volleyball playoffs announced
The University of St. Thomas volleyball team earned an NCAA tournament bid after its MIAC championship win against St. Olaf Saturday. Designer Maggie Stout has the NCAA championship graphic.
INFOGRAPHIC: Comparison of Division I and Division III athletes
After Division III St. Thomas’ involuntary removal from the MIAC last spring, the university was invited to join the Division I Summit League conference this fall. Designer Maggie Stout has changes St. Thomas athletes might expect if the university transitions from DIII to DI.