In the season three premiere of The Medium, hosts Maddie Peters and Reid Neeser recap the Oscars with their takes on the nominees, and discuss the Grammy’s and Harvey Weinstein trials.
PODCAST: The Medium – Oscars and Grammys
Derald Wing Sue presents talk on microaggressions
On Feb. 11, Derald Wong Sue of Columbia University presented “Microaggressions: Toxic Rain on Educational Settings and Daily Life” to an audience in St. Thomas’ O’Shaughnessy Educational Center. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters has the story.
OPINION: Presidential campaigns need to be reinvented without money’s influence
Kamala Harris dropped out of the 2020 presidential race in early December. In the video announcing the end of her campaign, she explained funding grew harder as her campaign went on. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters argues candidates should not be eliminated because they cannot afford to continue.
OPINION: Alone time can be incredibly beneficial
The lives of college students are hectic, with classes, jobs, friends and responsibilities. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters argues alone time is different from loneliness and is ultimately beneficial.
OPINION: Holiday waste can—and should—be reduced
During the holiday season, Americans indulge in food, drink, entertainment and gift-giving, creating more waste than any other time of the year. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters argues over-consumptive American culture doesn’t have to be wasteful.
OPINION: “Self-partnered” is the new status, and that’s a good thing
In an interview with British Vogue, Emma Watson said that she is “self-partnered,” which may be the newest term to denote relationship status. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters argues that it is encouraging to have an independent and driven female role model.
OPINION: Carbon farming is a step in the right direction
In March 2019, General Mills announced their mission to turn 100 million acres of farmland into regenerative agriculture by 2030. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters argues strategies like carbon farming help push eco-friendly practices forward.
News in :90 – Dec. 12, 2019
Fears that a deadly shooting at a Jewish market in Jersey City was an anti-Semitic attack mounted and and St. Thomas women’s basketball lost to Augsburg 69-65 Wednesday at Schoenecker arena. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters has today’s News in :90.
OPINION: Bypass popular destinations for more spontaneous travel
Overtourism, defined by Justin Francis of Responsible Travel, occurs when “too many visitors are in a particular destination at a given time.” Opinions Editor Maddie Peters argues overtourism intrudes on locals’ lives and impacts people from exploring another location or culture.
PODCAST: The Medium – Fan Theories
In episode seven of The Medium, hosts Maddie Peters and Reid Neeser discuss popular celebrity and entertainment fan theories and catch up with the latest news in arts and entertainment.
OPINION: Tattoos allow for self-expression in the workplace
It is known that many professional employers and workplaces discourage tattoos. Many places require they are covered up, or even nonexistent for their employees.Opinions editor Maddie Peters argues that allowing for personal expression will lead to more productive and passionate workers.
PODCAST: The Medium with Kayley Isaacson
In episode six of The Medium, Reid Neeser and Maddie Peters talk with St. Thomas student Kayley Isaacson about her art and St. Thomas’ theater club. They discuss the history and impact of YouTube, along with listing some of their favorite channels and catching up with the latest news in arts and entertainment.
News in :90 – Nov. 26, 2019
Albania’s Defense Ministry has reported two more dead in the western port city of Durres following an early morning earthquake and TommieMedia columnist Kayla Mayer argues that patriotism is not synonymous with supporting President Donald Trump. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 – Nov. 19, 2019
The Trump administration said it no longer considers Israeli settlements in the West Bank a violation of international law and University of St. Thomas Doctorate of Social Work student was named United State of Women Ambassador. Opinions editor Maddie Peters has today’s News in :90.
Tommies hockey could land in WCHA, but many hurdles remain
The commissioners of the men’s and women’s Western Collegiate Hockey Associations are interested in adding St. Thomas to their leagues, but they caution that much work remains before that can happen.