Americans shouldn’t forget the protesting vigor of the past. Columnist Zaid Khan argues college students should get involved in the causes they believe in and understand the change they can make.
Political issues in the United States and Europe, such as immigration and international trade, have recently split the electorate into two sides. Columnist Gustavo Gutierrez-Nidasio argues that while this split might be ideological, the approach that both sides use, populism, is the same.
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.
The UN Refugee Agency reports that as of June 2019, there are 25.9 million refugees worldwide. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues the topic of refugee resettlement and immigration isn’t a political issue; it’s a humanitarian issue.
Despite the film being banned in parts of the U.K. and criticized by various Catholic family groups, the film and novel “The Exorcist” was written by a Catholic, William Peter Blatty. Columnist True Dabill argues that “The Exorcist” is the best religious film.
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.
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.
Although fires in the Amazon are common at this time of the year, 2019 has experienced the highest amount of wildfires since 2010. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues the amazon fires are a global concern.
The clothing and textile industry is the second-largest polluter in the world. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues that textile companies need to take responsibility for the pollution they generate.
Netflix’s serial killer drama Mindhunter, home to Hannibal Lecter, Dexter and Norman Bates, isn’t just a showcase for murder and gore. True Dabill argues that there is more to the serial killer drama genre than meets the eye.
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.
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.
Synthesized sound was created to compliment instruments. Now, artists are leaning on synthetic sound and using it by itself in songs. Columnist Grace Hallen argues that the music landscape is changing, specifically in mainstream pop music.
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.
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.
