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.
During the holiday season, Americans indulge in food, drink, entertainment and gift-giving, creating more waste than any other time of the year. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters argues over-consumptive American culture doesn’t have to be wasteful.
In an interview with British Vogue, Emma Watson said that she is “self-partnered,” which may be the newest term to denote relationship status. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters argues that it is encouraging to have an independent and driven female role model.
James Dean died in a car accident in 1955. Sixty-three years later, James Dean will star in a Vietnam War film “Finding Jack.” Columnist True Dabill argues the CGI is the fountain of youth Hollywood’s been waiting for.
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.
In response to the impeachment inquiry in October, President Donald Trump sent out a tweet comparing his situation to a lynching. Columnist True Dabill argues terms like “lynching” and “witch hunt” should only be used when their literal descriptions become reality.
Overtourism, defined by Justin Francis of Responsible Travel, occurs when “too many visitors are in a particular destination at a given time.” Opinions Editor Maddie Peters argues overtourism intrudes on locals’ lives and impacts people from exploring another location or culture.
A group of international faculty members at St. Thomas argue the negative bias against international factulty is contradictory to the inclusive climate the university is striving to achieve.
The student turnout in the 2018 midterms was more than twice the rate of the 2014 midterms, but inconvenient voting processes have since hurt that higher number. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues some states are trying to suppress our voices.
Facebook is worth just under $140 billion and intermingled with issues of free speech, election fraud and general misinformation. Columnist True Dabill argues it is time for Mark Zuckerberg to step down from Facebook leadership.
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.
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.
Taylor Swift has helped define pop music over the last decade, measured in six Billboard No. 1 albums and 10 Grammy awards. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues Swift’s impact on American culture and society makes her a worthy recipient of the Artist of the Decade award.
President Donald Trump has painted himself as the ultimate patriot. Any criticism of him or his policies is deemed unpatriotic, but it shouldn’t be that way. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues patriotism doesn’t mean unceasing support for everything a country does.
Olympian Simone Biles walked away from the 2016 Olympics with four gold medals and in the years since has only been on the rise. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues our society doesn’t like to let female athletes celebrate themselves and their accomplishments.
