After midterm elections, the media proclaimed the Republican victory a win for big business, but opinions editor Elliot Polsky says big business and big governement go hand-in-hand.
Why big government doesn’t solve for big business
Alcohol isn’t worse than weed
While good arguments for legalizing weed exist, opinions editor Elliot Polsky disagrees that marijuana use should be legalized because alcohol is more dangerous.
Get informed about Ebola
Columnist Claire Noack says so much media coverage has caused Ebola hysteria and suggests we learn the real facts about the epidemic.
Street harassment isn’t a compliment
After a video depicting a woman in New York City being harassed more than 100 times went viral, Reporter Jamie Bernard argues that the video’s message isn’t hitting its mark with its audience.
Letter to the editor: Rape jokes aren’t funny
Claire Winzenburg explains why rape shouldn’t be the punchline of jokes.
The power of modern storytellers
Columnist Claire Noack explains how modern storytellers share ideas and provide a voice for the younger generation through words and images.
Uninformed votes are worse than no votes
Opinions Editor Elliot Polsky says the “get out the vote” campaigns for midterm elections should try to influence people to get informed.
Discrimination is scary
When it comes to Halloween, Columnist Claire Noack says there’s a line between good-natured humored and prejudiced costumes.
More than right versus left
With elections in November, Opinions Editor Elliot Polsky says listening more to what nonpartisan groups have to say about politics is a way to regain meaningful political dialogue.
Bullying needs to be stopped
Columnist Claire Noack says bullying can happen to anyone of any age, but it is something everyone should rally against.
The dangers of social media
Reporter Travis Swan says the younger generation’s addiction to social media is negatviely affecting today’s society.
Marriage is a public statement, not private
Because the Catholic Church has a public stance on marriage, Opinions Editor Elliot Polsky explains why public statements by archdiocese employees matter.
Protections don’t stop rape
University Affairs Editor Grace Pastoor argues that taking extra anti-rape precautions needs to stop.
Advantages of taking community college classes
St. Thomas’ strategic plan draft suggested coordinating more community college classes, and Opinions Editor Elliot Polsky thinks that’s not a bad idea.
Catholic culture at St. Thomas provides unique experience
Whether it’s inside or outside or the classroom, columnist Claire Noack says students can benefit from the Catholic community at St. Thomas.