In a matter of hours during the presidential debates, my Twitter feed had transformed into a political conveyor belt of opinions, facts, mudslinging, mockery and quotes.
Social media skews view of presidential race
The definition of good hair
TommieMedia Columnist Geena Maharaj saw “Good Hair,” Chris Rock’s documentary that sheds light on the “tress-ful,” and costly lengths certain women go through to get, well, “good” hair.
Gun violence is a problem
On April 20, 1999, Dylan Klebold and Eric Harris opened fire at Columbine High School—their high school— in Littleton, Colorado. The crime was senseless.
Readers’ Letters: Students take sides on marriage amendment
TommieMedia has received two opposing views on Minnesota’s marriage amendment, which is up for a vote on Nov. 4. Junior Chris Gelke wrote a letter on behalf of the Vote No side, and senior Annie Kopacek wrote a letter on behalf of the Vote Yes side.
Case: ‘Vote Yes’ on the marriage amendment
Senior Annie Kopacek wrote to TommieMedia and gave her case for the marriage amendment.
Case: ‘Vote No’ on the marriage amendment
Junior Chris Gelke wrote to TommieMedia and gave his case against the marriage amendment.
WKBT-TV anchor’s job was to speak out
“We are better than this email. We are better than the bullies that will try to take us down.” Jennifer Livingston, a morning anchor on WKBT-TV in LaCrosse, Wis., was speaking about an email that she recently received from one outspoken viewer.
Words from a ‘Marathoner’
Columnist Geena Maharaj talks about how she dealt with pain in her first marathon and how she’s prepared to run the Twin Cities Marathon again Sunday, Oct. 7.
Dalai Lama uses Facebook to discuss ethics
We consider theology, anthropology and morality to some degree in order to create a foundation for our theories. But on a personal level, often times it is people that substantiate our beliefs.
You have 41 days to vote. Go.
There are 41 days before the election. Some Americans have already cast their vote for president. By Sept. 27, 29 out of 50 states will have started early voting.
Enroll in a J-Term before it’s too late
Each year more than 1,000 of our students enroll in either a semester-long or J-Term course. Unfortunately, university deadlines for January trips are looming over the potential for adventure.
Dress to impress at the gym?
In a survey of roughly 200 St. Thomas students conducted by yours truly, more than 64 percent of respondents reported feeling distracted, bothered or offended by women who dress inappropriately at the gym.
Day spa not necessary for learning
Over the last couple years, St. Thomas received a makeover that most schools couldn’t dream up. From a state of the art fitness facility to the sparkling new student center, it was out with the old and in with the new.
‘What are you?’
When asked her ethnicity, TommieMedia Columnist Geena Maharaj can’t give a straight answer. She explains how being born Indian and raised American causes some cultural confusion.
Freshmen: Call your mom
The switch to college life may be a challenge for some, but the good news is that the first week of school is done. Communicating with those at home may be a solution to a smooth transition.