Over 80% of the ocean is unexplored, and this largely stems from the sheer difficulty of exploring most of the ocean. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters advocates for deep ocean exploration and protections of this uncharted territory.
The United States has only about 5% of the world’s population but accounts for almost a quarter of the world’s prisoners. Charles University graduate student Milica Starinac argues mass incarceration and the criminal justice system are complicit in maintaining systemic racism.
With COVID-19, college students have had to make important choices regarding housing. Columnist Macy Berendsen discusses the positives and negatives of living on or off campus, particularly during a pandemic.
The right to bear arms is embedded in the Second Amendment of the Constitution and deeply rooted in American society. Charles University graduate student Jakub Cajkář argues the United States government needs to implement stronger gun laws to protect against intentional and unintentional shootings.
Simply put, fake news is false or misleading information, and it’s present nearly everywhere. Columnist Logan Sriharatsa argues we have to talk about fake news in order to stop fake news, particularly in sharing how to spot faulty information and stories.
Former President Donald Trump changed how a president speaks to the American people. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters argues a president’s words matter more than anyone else’s and should be chosen with care.
Throughout history, minority groups have fought for their rights and for federal protection. Charles University graduate student Filip Šourek argues the U.S. government needs to establish protections for LGBTQ Americans.
With New Year’s resolutions, many show their progress through social media. Columnist Mae Macfarlane discusses the complicated balance of sharing and “stunting” on social media platforms.
Artificial intelligence is branching into so many types of work and development. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters argues AI can help streamline writing and the publishing industry but that the human element is still necessary for storytelling.
American foreign policy has been shaped around a single slogan: America First. Charles University graduate student Kristina Velimirovic discusses American exceptionalism, isolationist policy and President Joe Biden’s approach to international relations.
The Super Bowl, one of the most-watched events in America, is a perfect place for companies to showcase their brand or product. Columnist Logan Sriharatsa discusses how companies did or did not address COVID-19, while highlighting some of the top commercials of the evening.
Even with pandemic living, students can still celebrate Valentine’s Day. Columnist Macy Berendsen shares how St. Thomas students can make the most of the holiday.
President Joe Biden’s administration finds the United States in an uncertain international position. Charles University graduate student Jakub Škopek argues American leadership in the global community has been in decline for decades, but Biden has a chance to turn that around.
On his first day, President Joe Biden signed 15 executive orders with topics ranging from the pandemic to climate change. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters argues Biden’s top priority should be uniting the country, especially in the face of COVID-19 and January’s political whirlwind.
2020 started fairly normal. March felt eternal. Now, it’s somehow December. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters recaps the year.
