“Won’t you be my neighbor?” Mr. Rodgers may have been the nicest neighbor anyone could have asked for, but student-neighbor relations in the surrounding St. Thomas community aren’t always as cordial.
Neighborhood relations: a two-way street
Tobacco must stay away from St. Thomas buildings
According to the Stanford Medical website, secondhand smoke causes nearly 3,000 deaths each year. St. Thomas should take smoking more seriously and put students’ lives before a bad habit.
OPINION: Women deserve more respect
Men and women should not be held to different standards. It’s time for men to take the step forward and treat women with the respect they deserve.
Violence in ‘The Hunger Games’ unappetizing
“The Hunger Games” is the highest grossing movie of the year so far, but the violent content has left some viewers less than satisfied.
Competition is a beneficial lesson to learn
A negative mindset toward competition will hinder a generation that will have to apply to colleges and for internships. In moderation, reinforcing healthy competition will bring long-term value.
OPINION: Girlfriends vs. Call of Duty
Communication is the key to having a healthy and long-lasting relationship. Listening is the single most important communication skill, but video games are dominating more attention than girlfriends would like.
The other part of your college education
When forced to take classes that fulfill the core requirements, there’s more to the process than slogging through the class, collecting an ‘A’ and moving on with college. The core classes can be applied to the duration of one’s life.
The secret to living a better life is positive thinking
If I could go back and apply one thing I’ve learned today to my life back then, it would be the exact message philosopher Bob Proctor dictates in the movie “The Secret.”
British bands raid US airwaves
Turn on the radio, television or take a look at the Billboard Charts, and it would be hard not to say that there’s a British invasion of music in America.
Welcome to the era of #Kony2012
Social media is creating a global movement against Joseph Kony, a guerilla group leader in Uganda. The movement’s aim is to show the world that our time is now.
What’s wrong with my monroe?
If you come across a piercing that deviates from the norm, don’t be so quick to judge. Accept difference; it can be a beautiful thing.
Low attendance at sporting events is disappointing
With the women’s basketball team playing in the NCAA tournament, it’s time to show your team spirit.
OPINION: Be professional, do it now
St. Thomas teaches students to be well-rounded, educated and responsible young adults. However, for some students the road to professionalism needs to start now rather than later.
Racism an issue at St. Thomas
Although some think racism is a thing of the past, it continues to be a problem for students at St. Thomas.
‘Hart of Dixie’ review: Too Pretty to Function
There have always been shows with the “good-looking girl trying to make it in the big city” plot, but Hart of Dixie creates a dangerous, stereotypical spin to an old tale.