In the series premiere of Cold Facts Hot Takes, hosts Mae Macfarlane and Kayla Mayer talk the Dyatlov Pass incident and the conspiracies surrounding it.
PODCAST: Cold Facts Hot Takes (S1E1) — Dyatlov Pass
OPINION: Refugee resettlement is bigger than politics
The UN Refugee Agency reports that as of June 2019, there are 25.9 million refugees worldwide. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues the topic of refugee resettlement and immigration isn’t a political issue; it’s a humanitarian issue.
OPINION: Impeachment is the proper response to a dangerous president
Impeachment. The word re-entered our political sphere with President Donald Trump’s 2016 election. Back then, it seemed like the vain hope of left-wing supporters, but now, it could become reality. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues impeachment is the best option.
News in :90 – Oct. 16, 2019
Elizabeth Warren came under attack by rivals accusing her of ducking questions related to her campaign policies, Turkey’s invasion of northern Syria is close to sparking a crisis at the world’s biggest military alliance, and Vice President of Student Affairs Karen Lange spoke to the general council and reported 18 clubs were funded at the undergraduate student government general council meeting. Columnist Kayla Mayer has today’s News in :90.
OPINION: Amazon fires are a global issue
Although fires in the Amazon are common at this time of the year, 2019 has experienced the highest amount of wildfires since 2010. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues the amazon fires are a global concern.
OPINION: Make the fashion industry environmentally sustainable
The clothing and textile industry is the second-largest polluter in the world. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues that textile companies need to take responsibility for the pollution they generate.
St. Thomas administration emphasizes student safety after another bomb threat
Following Tuesday morning’s bomb threat, Karen Lange, vice president of student affairs, said St. Thomas students need to develop personal safety plans in the event of a crisis.
OPINION: Racism at St. Thomas requires action from administration and students
In fewer than 11 months, two racist incidents occurred in St. Thomas residence halls, a number that is two too many. Columnists Maddie Peters and Kayla Mayer argue that it is time for students to take action.
OPINION: Packaging is a bigger issue than plastic bag use
Bans and fees on single-use plastic bags are being implemented in multiple states. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues that a bigger issue with plastic lies within packaging, which makes up 40% of plastic produced.
OPINIONS: Media describes female presidential candidates more negatively than male
A study by Northeastern University senior Alex Frandsen found that female candidates were described more negatively in the media than male candidates. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues that the solution to this is that voters need to consider whether they dislike a candidate because their behavior is violating gender norms or because their platform is unpalatable.
OPINIONS: The media glorifies criminals like Ted Bundy
The evil deeds of sadists like Jeffrey Dahmer and Ted Bundy are encapsulated in popular documentaries, movies and TV shows. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues that while it’s natural to be curious about their motivations, the curiosity becomes dangerous when media producers skim over the victims and the brutality of the crimes.
OPINIONS: Ending homelessness starts with understanding its cause
Homelessness isn’t a problem isolated to other countries or states. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues that to understand how we can end the issue, we must understand why people become homeless.
OPINIONS: Misinformation causes vaccine hesitancy
In the United States, 555 measles cases have been reported in 2019. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues that education can help resolve vaccine hesitancy, promoting a healthy community.
News in :90 – May 7, 2019
Georgia’s Republican Gov. Brian Kemp signs legislation banning abortions once a fetal heartbeat can be detected, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell will declare “case closed” on the Russia probe and potential obstruction by President Donald Trump, Kentucky Derby winner Maximum Security’s co-owner says he will not run the horse in the middle jewel of the Triple Crown, and St. Thomas sophomore Matthew Farho travels for seven days with the choir group, Common Ground Voices. Columnist Kayla Mayer has today’s News in :90.
OPINIONS: Minimum wage employees are not paid enough
The cost of living continues to rise as the minimum wage remains the same. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues that low wages hurt both businesses and employees.