Columnist Samantha Miner criticizes Netflix’s 13 Reasons Why and explains the dangerous effects the show could have on its viewers.
’13 Reasons Why’ falsely interprets mental illness
The problem with extreme patriotism
Columnist Samantha Miner discusses patriotism, nationalism and the danger of them in excess.
The undeniable wage gap
Columnist Samantha Miner discusses the multi-sided wage gap argument and argues it clearly exists.
Let’s make time for nature
Last year, a Yale climate change research program found that on average 70 percent of Americans believe that global warming is happening. However, only 40 percent believe that it will harm them personally. The way we talk about climate change versus the way we actually think about its effect on us are disconnected.
Opposing views: In defense of Emma Watson
Columnists Letizia Mariani and Samantha Miner express their opposing views of the backlash Emma Watson received for posing partially nude for a Vanity Fair magazine shoot.
Sports in :60 – March 31, 2017
This is Sports in :60 for Friday, March 31, 2017.
Sports in :60 – March 29, 2017
This is Sports in :60 for Wednesday, March 29, 2017.
Snapchat: social media’s most authentic platform
Samantha Miner discusses Snapchat’s unique methods to promote authenticity and organic interaction.
Freedom is an avenue for betterment, not belittlement
Columnist Samantha Miner discusses the true definition of freedom and argues we aren’t expressing it equally or fully.
We’re responsible for biased news
Trust in American news outlets is concerningly low. The term “fake news” is circulating everywhere in current rhetoric with a certain amount of confusion and disdain for the news. However, I would argue that a majority of it is not at the complete fault of news producers, but a result of our personal desire to hear only what we want to hear.
We deserve to know where our tuition goes
Columnist Samantha Miner discusses St. Thomas tuition and the university’s transparency while spending it.
The influence of celebrity opinions
When it comes to current politics, it’s not uncommon for the media to cover a celebrity’s opinion right alongside that of a politician or academic. This sort of coverage has led people in two directions. Following eagerly behind their favorite celebrity, or hating them for using their platform to discuss issues that they are too out of touch with to even relate to.
Silencing protests won’t solve problems
Columnist Samantha Miner discusses the potential issues of proposed legislation to charge demonstrators involved in protests.
Sports in :60 – Feb. 13, 2017
This is Sports in :60 for Monday, Feb. 13, 2017.
Non-perfectionism
The Merriam Webster dictionary defines perfectionism is a disposition to regard anything short of perfection as unacceptable. I am not a perfectionist. I strive for excellence and I work hard, but I do not create unachievable expectations and I do not over work myself for something undeserving. I hear of and know of a lot …