The Green New Deal has hit a wall of criticism, particularly from Republicans and President Donald Trump. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues that substantial reforms are needed for issues like climate change, and the Green New Deal, while it has faults, has started the conversation for sustainable laws.
News outlets are trying to keep up with the fast-paced online world, which leads to new obstacles in a digital age. Columnist Maddie Peters argues newspaper companies should charge users for online content to maintain business and stable revenue.
A construction crew in Winston-Salem, North Carolina prepares to take down a Confederate statue, some airlines cited worried customers for grounding the Boeing 737 Max 8 after the Ethiopian plane crash, and TommieMedia’s columnist Kayla Mayer discusses prison reform and the First Step act signed by President Trump. Columnist Maddie Peters has today’s News in :90.
President Donald Trump signed the First Step Act, which aims to reduce recidivism, improve living conditions for inmates, and decrease sentences in the United States. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues that despite the act, there are still many issues in the criminal justice system.
Offering foreign language education in schools is a way to open students’ minds to different cultures and prepare them for the future. Columnist Maddie Peters argues the United States should require foreign language lessons as early as elementary school.
Many students use their J-Term study abroad for sightseeing and partying instead of studying. Opinions Editor Abby Sliva argues that students should pick their study abroad for the class, not for the destination.
This year’s Super Bowl in Atlanta features a matchup that most Midwesterners aren’t too eager to watch. Senior Reporter Noah Brown argues that this is the perfect time to forgo the big game and do something more enjoyable with your time.
Celebrities have a platform unlike other people in our society. Opinions Editor Anna Hoffman argues that because celebrities have millions of followers on social media, they have a much greater impact on audiences and need to use their attention for positive advocacy.
Judges are those who keep order by ensuring laws are followed and in some cases are finders of fact. Opinions Editor Anna Hoffman argues that judges should be held to a higher moral standard as a role model for citizens of our country.
Sports Editor Gamiel Hall argues that everyone should feel uplifted by Marvel’s new “Black Panther” movie.
Columnist Jack Dodd argues that studying abroad should be mandatory because it gives students a unique perspective.
Opinions editor Sam Miner argues, “While the NFL is supposedly calling for unity and love, it seems more like the NFL’s way of turning actual change into mere obscure symbolism.”
Opinions editor Sam Miner argues: “College students drinking is essentially unavoidable. College students drinking and driving should not be.”
Columnist Jack Dodd argues: “St. Thomas football players should get a small piece of the pie from all of the profits made in the Tommie-Johnnie game at Target Field.”
Opinions editor Sam Miner argues that the presence of guns reduces the safety of college campuses.
