Think you need a big budget to enjoy the Twin Cities? Photo Editor Morgan Neu set out with an empty wallet to have some fun.
Top 5 free attractions
OPINION: Small sacrifices make everyday heroes
How can we become heroes without a life-or-death situation at hand? Through daily sacrifices for others.
Fat hatred is a money-making industry
If you shame fat people or view the word “fat” as an insult, it is something you have been tricked into. It’s not about health. It’s about getting you to hate yourself enough to try and buy self-love.
Paying disabled guests for Disney parks fast-track is morally wrong
Capitalizing on another’s disability is stripping them of their basic human dignity because we all have the same worth and deserve respect no matter what.
The best of MIAC football
Sports reporter Jacob Sevening looked back on an exciting season of MIAC football and handed out postseason awards to some of the best players and teams in the conference.
50 years later, JFK’s assassination affects you
It troubles me to think that two generations can have near identical experiences, but what is worse is that, as young people, we are failing to make the emotional connections.
The anonymous Casanova: St. Thomas’ secret admirer addiction
On a campus that some days seems to be very “cliquey,” I think this is a tool for people to say something kind to a semi-stranger without feeling ridiculous or out of their league.
The 4 apps everyone needs
Designer Bailey Jordan highlighted the top four apps that most apply to college students’ lives.
Satire offers valuable critique of news events
Part of St. Thomas’ mission is to “think critically,” and learning through satirical news is one way we can do that.
When the going gets tough…secede?
Last week, five Colorado counties passed a measure taking steps toward seceding from the state
Cell phones distract from conversation
While cell phones are great, we are missing out on a lot of important moments. Instead of living behind our phones, let’s use the time we have together wisely.
Solving the St. Thomas school spirit problem
Division-III games are not going to create the same hype as our BIG 10 neighbors, but we can absorb a few things from the Gophers’ gameday experience.
Americans should join rugby’s growing fan base
Rugby can be the avenue for another sector of American athletes to succeed. Why wouldn’t we embrace that American ideal of achievement?
Accusations against priests don’t define Church
The church is not perfect. While priests lead their parishes, they too are human. Like all people, they sin.
Education can prevent negligent gun injuries and death
Guns can’t kill by themselves; they require people to use them, so operator education should be a priority.