Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the United States, yet we still see middle school, high school and college-aged students’ tobacco use rising over the most recent years.
Gender neutral bathrooms are few and far between on campus, and reporter Jos Morss believes that there is an immediate need for more accessibility to them.
Many students all over the country, and at St. Thomas, struggle with mental health issues. Senior reporter Mia Laube argues that there are more things that schools can do to support their students who may be experiencing different mental health battles.
“Are Cheetos chips?” After several debates, Opinion’s Editor Cam Kauffman and Reporter Jos Morss decided to take this question to the St. Thomas community and share why they think Cheetos are, or are not chips.
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.
With mass shootings occurring daily, the United States needs gun reform more than ever before. Columnist Macy Berendsen argues gun reform is necessary to protect the public and make the country safer.
An NFT or non-fungible token is a one-of-a-kind, digital property that is usually in the form of digital art that can be bought or sold. Columnist Logan Sriharatsa discusses the negative impact of NFTs on the environment and art ownership.
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.
The recent case of U.K. citizen Sarah Everard, a 33-year-old female who was kidnapped and murdered by a police officer, has been a major spark in a movement advocating for women’s safety. Columnist Macy Berendsen argues women should not have to feel unsafe simply for being women and social reform needs to happen.
The world of art is in transition. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters discusses the development of digital art and the value of its creation.
The 93rd Academy Awards are Sunday, April 25 at 7 p.m. Columnist Macy Berendsen gives the rundown of this year’s Oscar nominations.
Now reaching its 20th and final season, “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” has drawn millions of viewers to watch the Kardashian-Jenner family. Columnist Macy Berendsen discusses the positive and negative legacies of the reality TV show.
During the NCAA’s March Madness tournament, the amenities offered to the women were incomparable to what the men were given. Columnist Logan Sriharatsa argues the NCAA needs to provide better and equal care to all of their student athletes.
Internships offer students an opportunity to get hands-on experience in their desired field, or in a position similar to their desired role. Columnist Mae Macfarlane argues internships need to be paid experiences for those hired, as they are both time consuming and labor intensive.
Online classes are a great convenience while living through a pandemic. Columnist Macy Berendsen argues with only one and a half months of this semester left, faculty should consider broadening their restrictions and move some classes to be in-person.
