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OPINION: Incarcerated mothers cannot be forgotten

March 4, 2022March 4, 2022

Women who are pregnant when sent to jail have to deal with a healthcare system that frequently neglects and abuses patients. The Prison Policy Initiative did a survey in 2021 of the 50 states’ healthcare policies. The survey found that incarceration centers fail to meet even basic standards of care for expectant mothers, like providing screening and treatment for high-risk pregnancies. Reporter Macy Berendsen argues incarcerated mothers should not be forgotten about.

OPINION: Protect children using the internet

February 28, 2022April 19, 2024

It came as absolutely no surprise that the Kardashian family is once again making headlines. This time, Ye (also known as Kayne West) publicly called out his ex-wife, Kim Kardashian, for allowing their daughter, North, to post on the social media app TikTok without his permission.

OPINION: The Roman Catholic Church’s stance on the COVID-19 vaccine surprised me

February 22, 2022February 22, 2022

There is a certain moral consideration in people’s daily decision making. It is as simple as deciding to purchase a fast-fashion brand, or as difficult as indicting a criminal while sitting as a member of the jury.

OPINION: In defense of the editorial

February 16, 2022

Last week, I clicked on a provocative headline on my Twitter feed. Scrolling down the article, I found that it was actually an opinion editorial breaking down a topic that has been widely discussed across news platforms for days.

OPINION: Is flying bad for the environment?

December 17, 2021December 17, 2021

Aviation only makes up 3% of global carbon emissions, but it accounts for the highest percentage of the average person’s carbon footprint. Cam Kauffman pleads for people to take more fuel efficient flights.

OPINION: Capitalism sucks and here’s why

December 16, 2021December 16, 2021

This life is draining. It strips people of their creativity—and the will to live—as they’re worked to the bone just to pay for the bare minimum: food to eat everyday, a place to live and clothes to keep warm.

OPINION: Vaping is dumb, but the ad campaigns against it aren’t

December 10, 2021December 10, 2021

Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the United States, yet we still see middle school, high school and college-aged students’ tobacco use rising over the most recent years.

OPINION: St. Thomas loves out-of-state students! (When it’s convenient…)

November 23, 2021

Thanksgiving is coming up, and Senior Reporter Angeline Terry thinks university policies at the holidays don’t support their out-of-state students.

OPINIONS: Gender Neutral Bathrooms

November 16, 2021November 16, 2021

Gender neutral bathrooms are few and far between on campus, and reporter Jos Morss believes that there is an immediate need for more accessibility to them.

OPINION: St. Thomas and schools nationwide need to implement mental health absences

November 11, 2021

Many students all over the country, and at St. Thomas, struggle with mental health issues. Senior reporter Mia Laube argues that there are more things that schools can do to support their students who may be experiencing different mental health battles.

OPINION: Climate change is coming fast and less red meat is part of the solution

October 24, 2021October 24, 2021

The global climate continues to rise every day while cattle are the No. 1 agricultural source of greenhouse gases in the world. Opinions Editor Cam Kauffman argues that cutting back on red meat consumption could reduce negative effects on the environment.

OPINION: A full campus leaves me unnerved

October 19, 2021

As 5,935 undergraduate students return to in-person classes at St. Thomas, many are excited to find community as COVID-19 protocols allow for more campus events. Reporter Jos Morss discusses their excitement, and concern for the return to campus, and speaks to several sophomores who are also getting used to these changes.

OPINION: Are Cheetos chips?

October 15, 2021

“Are Cheetos chips?” After several debates, Opinion’s Editor Cam Kauffman and Reporter Jos Morss decided to take this question to the St. Thomas community and share why they think Cheetos are, or are not chips.

OPINION: Athletes are humans; let’s start treating them like it

October 5, 2021December 15, 2021

Simone Biles withdrew from the women’s Olympic gymnastics team final competition on July 27 and later explained that she chose to focus on her mental health instead of competing, which many viewers did not agree with. Many claimed Biles’ behavior was “selfish,” “a shame to the country,” and “immature.”

OPINION: No Scooter’s, no hope

September 22, 2021September 23, 2021

Campus life has almost returned to normal at St. Thomas, but there is one community piece missing: Scooter’s. Opinions Editor Cam Kauffman discusses the importance of Scooter’s for the St. Thomas community and how its closure impacts students.