But how do you explore a topic like college? There are a million different ways to go through college, which is another big reason I decided to ask people about their experiences. Here’s what I found.
What college taught us
Don’t sleep away your day
COJO student Adam Kraft argues that college students should find a specific sleeping schedule instead of sleeping long into the afternoon.
Limited meal donation, limited impact
COJO student Carmen Carballo argues that Dining Services’ meal donation program should be expanded and promoted more.
Think about ink
Opinions editor Jeffrey Langan argues that tattoos should have significance behind them and not just be random.
Anxious for graduation, and in general
Director Grace Pastoor reveals what it’s like to anticipate college graduation while dealing with an anxiety disorder.
If you give a student a cookie, phones disappear
COJO student Hannah Humke argues that allowing cell phones in class creates distractions for students.
Overheard
Columnist Letizia Mariani learns about the kinds of topics St. Thomas students discuss and questions why more sophisticated themes don’t come up.
As a student of color: Sunita Dharod
St. Thomas student Sunita Dharod discusses racism issues on campus.
Let’s get physical – but you have to pay first
COJO student Mary Brickner argues that fitness classes at St. Thomas cost too much.
Guests fined for visiting St. Thomas
COJO student Savannah Hufendick argues that St. Thomas doesn’t have enough parking spaces for visitors.
Full frontal honesty
Opinions editor Jeffrey Langan argues that nudity in the media could be a good thing.
On-campus bar would promote responsible drinking
Columnist Letizia Mariani argues for the presence of an on-campus bar at St. Thomas.
Don’t save it for church
Columnist Leti Mariani challenges the idea of religious people being asked to separate religion from their everyday lives.
Curing the ‘travel bug’ without traveling
Opinions editor Jeffrey Langan explains why we don’t necessarily have to go far to cure the “travel bug.”
TommieMedia’s commitment to diversity coverage
TommieMedia wants to emphasize our commitment to accurate and ongoing coverage of diversity on campus.