Drinking culture is socially centered and is a central aspect of the American lifestyle. This behavior is expected and the response surrounding it tends to be positive. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters argues It’s time we openly recognize alcohol’s negative impacts.
The culture of alcohol in the United States is much different than in many places around the world. Opinions Editor Anna Hoffman argues that lowering the drinking age to 19 would keep alcohol out of high schools and demystify it, so it becomes less of a problem in society.
The student-led campaign Stop @ Buzzed is implementing programs to help students make smart decisions regarding alcohol.
The weekend of April 8 brought some turmoil to the St. Thomas community as a number of surrounding neighbors were disturbed by student behavior that day. Not all students, however, feel that the neighbor’s anger was justified.
Columnist Letizia Mariani argues for the presence of an on-campus bar at St. Thomas.
Rep. Phyllis Kahn has submitted two bills to the Minnesota legislature that, if passed, would lower the legal drinking age to 18 in bars and restaurants in Minnesota.
The Wellness Center has created the alcohol awareness campaign Stop @ Buzzed to give students information on how to be safe and healthy if they choose to drink.
Designer Miranda Jerabek found compiled tips for college students to save money on popular cash drainers.
Warm weather and a new school year have drawn larger crowds to bars near St. Thomas, but safety concerns have emerged after Public Safety reported two assaults.
