In the season finale of The Medium, hosts Maddie Peters and Kayla Mayer discuss the best and worst book to TV/film adaptations, the recent Netflix series Shadow and Bone and the latest in the arts and entertainment world.
OPINION: J&J vaccine was too dangerous, but what about birth control?
The pause of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine was a positive precaution for the public. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters argues that the vaccine’s pause opens a much-needed conversation about women’s health.
OPINION: Senioritis is settling in, on top of pandemic fatigue
With less than one month left, the end of another semester is quickly approaching. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters talks about senioritis and the last weeks of senior year, along with the pandemic’s impact.
PODCAST: The Medium – Podcasts
In episode six of season five of The Medium, hosts Maddie Peters and Josie Morss discuss the history and popularity of podcasts and catch up on the latest arts and entertainment news.
OPINION: The new frame of art is digital creation
The world of art is in transition. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters discusses the development of digital art and the value of its creation.
PODCAST: The Medium – Deep dive into fanfiction
In episode four of season five of The Medium, co-hosts Maddie Peters and Emily Rudie discuss popular fanfictions, write their own fanfiction and share the latest in the arts and entertainment world.
News in :90 – March 26, 2021
Dominion Voting Systems filed a $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit against Fox News Friday, and the George Floyd and Anti-Racist Street Art Database, founded by St. Thomas faculty, has reached over 27,000 site views. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters has today’s News in :90.
OPINION: Obsession with the British monarchy is royally outdated
The interview between Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, and Oprah revealed enlightening truths about the couple’s reasoning for stepping back from the royal family. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters argues the monarchy, as an institution, should be held accountable for how its members are treated.
OPINION: The unexplored ocean depths should be discovered and protected
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.
PODCAST: The Medium – Fandom Wars
In the third episode of The Medium, Maddie Peters and Irene Shin discuss the world of fandoms and the tensions that build within them and catch up on the latest arts and entertainment news.
OPINION: The words of a president matter as much as their actions
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.
OPINION: The voice of artificial intelligence in writing
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.
PODCAST: The Medium – Should we kill the author?
In the season five premiere, hosts Maddie Peters and Song Johansen discuss creator intention when making art, talk about death of the author and catch up on the latest in the art and entertainment world.
News in :90 – Feb. 11, 2021
Dr. Anthony Fauci predicts by April it will be “open season” for vaccinations in the U.S., Minnesota officials unveiled their plan to deal with toxic man-made “forever chemicals” that are polluting the state’s waters and St. Thomas sophomore Luke Stene produces and records his own music from his dorm room. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters has today’s News in :90.
OPINION: Unity should be Biden’s top priority
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.