It’s still hard for me to grasp that I’ve been in a different continent for nearly 20 days now. It has been a true blessing to travel.
St. Thomas Perspectives Abroad: Paris, Belgium and London
Holiday gift guide
Design Manager Genevieve Cossette went on the hunt for the perfect gift for every person on your list.
Fat hatred is a money-making industry
If you shame fat people or view the word “fat” as an insult, it is something you have been tricked into. It’s not about health. It’s about getting you to hate yourself enough to try and buy self-love.
Paying disabled guests for Disney parks fast-track is morally wrong
Capitalizing on another’s disability is stripping them of their basic human dignity because we all have the same worth and deserve respect no matter what.
50 years later, JFK’s assassination affects you
It troubles me to think that two generations can have near identical experiences, but what is worse is that, as young people, we are failing to make the emotional connections.
The anonymous Casanova: St. Thomas’ secret admirer addiction
On a campus that some days seems to be very “cliquey,” I think this is a tool for people to say something kind to a semi-stranger without feeling ridiculous or out of their league.
The 4 apps everyone needs
Designer Bailey Jordan highlighted the top four apps that most apply to college students’ lives.
Satire offers valuable critique of news events
Part of St. Thomas’ mission is to “think critically,” and learning through satirical news is one way we can do that.
Accusations against priests don’t define Church
The church is not perfect. While priests lead their parishes, they too are human. Like all people, they sin.
Banksy’s street graffiti should stay accessible
Street graffiti artist Banksy’s work is a gift to the city of New York. So should it be OK that his work is being carved out of concrete walls and then sold at auction for millions of dollars? I don’t think so.
Lessons learned from board games
Popular board games like Chutes and Ladders, Scrabble and Monopoly are full of life lessons.
Top 5 books for college students
Designer Bailey Jordan ranked the top five books that college students should read before graduation.
Sports Editor: St. Thomas versus Carleton prediction
Sports Editor Kyle Jonas gives his analysis and prediction for the St. Thomas v. Carleton homecoming matchup.
Pope’s interview message is relatable
As one of the world’s most influential leaders, Pope Francis has carried himself humbly, speaking in a recent interview to Catholics as friends and equals.
Go big or go vegan … never again
I wanted to do something radical- something to put me out of my comfort zone and challenge me. For five days, I went vegan.