OPINION: Celebrities should advocate responsibly

TommieMedia Opinions

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.

Healthy fall habits

As students adjust to their fall class schedules, many encounter issues with their physical and mental health. Designer Emilia Fredrickson outlines healthy habits for students to follow during the school year.

Club volunteer system undergoes change

Students and clubs have a new way of counting volunteer hours. Each club’s nominated volunteer coordinator will meet with the Tommies Together Volunteer Center to identify and approve a nonprofit partner with whom at least two thirds of the club will complete one group volunteer project each year.

A crash course in voting

St. Thomas students will have a chance to participate in the 2018 midterm election on Tuesday, Nov. 6. The offices up for election in Minnesota this year include governor, attorney general, secretary of state, state auditor, both senators and each congressional district.

News in :90 – Oct. 11, 2018

Dougherty Family College receives a $6.5 million donation, thousands are without power from Hurricane Michael, and funding authorization for the Soo Lock Project was included in a water resources bill that cleared the Senate on Wednesday. Business Manager Grace Hallen has today’s News in :90.