In episode five of The Medium, hosts Maddie Peters and Reid Neeser talk streaming services and Netflix’s release of new competing platforms and discuss the latest news in arts and entertainment.
PODCAST: The Medium – Streaming Wars
OPINION: Gender reveal parties incorrectly label a child
Gender reveal parties have become increasingly common and extravagant. Opinions editor Maddie Peters argues gender reveal parties can potentially limit a child’s ability to determine who they really are.
PODCAST: The Medium Halloween Edition
In episode four of The Medium, hosts Reid Neeser and Maddie Peters discuss the various genres of horror movies and share their favorites.
OPINION: Locker room talk fuels toxic masculinity
Most recently, NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown has been accused of sexual assault and rape by his former trainer Britney Taylor. Sexual assault is not a new issue in the NFL. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters argues it cannot be “boys will be boys” any longer.
PODCAST: The Medium with Ballroom Dance Club’s Allison Bares
In episode three of The Medium, Reid Neeser and Maddie Peters talk overextended TV shows and film sequels, and sit down with Allison Bares to discuss the Ballroom Dance Club.
OPINION: Policing cell phone use can be detrimental
St. Thomas High School in Pointe-Claire, Canada (located on Montreal’s West Island) has entirely banned phone usage during the school day. Columnist Maddie Peters argues the debate of cell phone use in classrooms is not the main issue.
PODCAST: The Medium with Nate and Izzy Iliff
In episode two of The Medium, hosts Reid and Maddie talk news in entertainment, play trivia and sit down with Nate and Izzy Iliff to discuss what it’s like being an author for their current and future novels.
OPINION: Gerrymandering weakens the democratic process
Gerrymandering is dividing election districts in a way that is favorable to one party, therefore giving advantage to that party through the voting process. Opinions editor Maddie Peters argues partisan gerrymandering threatens the right to vote.
PODCAST: The Medium: Disney and Sony Pictures’ Spider-Man dispute
In the season two premiere of The Medium, hosts Maddie Peters and Reid Neeser discuss the Sony Pictures and Disney dispute over Spider-Man and sit down with TommieMedia Columnist Grace Hallen to talk recent changes in music production.
OPINION: A bomb threat – once again – bedevils St. Thomas
Once again, the University of St. Thomas has received a bomb threat. Once again, classes were canceled. Once again, St. Paul police were brought in. Once again, campus life was interrupted. True Dabill and Maddie Peters argue that the university must be clear and communicative with the campus.
Sports in :60 – Sept. 16, 2019
Women’s volleyball went two and two this weekend in a tournament at UW-Eau Claire, men’s soccer travelled to California, and women’s soccer play Gustavus Tuesday at home. Columnist Maddie Peters has today’s Sports in :60.
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: Universities should adopt the blended education model
Universities are offering online classes to accommodate for growing class sizes and busy college students. Columnist Maddie Peters argues that online classes are not beneficial to all students and universities should offer both options for courses.
OPINIONS: Paying servers lower than minimum wage because of tips is not fair
For tip-earning positions, employers are allowed to pay less than minimum wage if the tips received would ultimately equal minimum age earnings. Columnist Maddie Peters argues that because tipping is not a required gesture, businesses should not rely on this added income when paying tip-earning employees.
OPINIONS: Participation trophies should not be given out in all award-winning activities
Participation trophies are rooted in the idea that “everyone is a winner.” Columnist Maddie Peters argues that society should teach kids how to bounce back after failure and to realize they will not always be the best at something.