I’m coming clean. I, Anne Gaslin, am one of the faces behind the Twitter account @USTGirlProblems.
#USTGirlProblems: a confession
Living in a picture perfect world
Columnist Nick Cocchiarella has noticed a shift to a more visual focus these last few years, one that social media has played a huge part in.
Accepting the end
As graduation nears and life changes occur, opinions editor Alex Goering contemplates the end of things both small and incomprehensible.
“Hump day” controversy: a camel shouldn’t spark protest
After RHA canceled a hump day camel event, columnist Anne Gaslin sounds off on why protestors should have devoted their time to a more worthy cause.
Porn and cleaning supplies: the greenwashing dilemma
Opinions editor Alex Goering says a more eco-friendly image shouldn’t be something sought for monetary gain.
Queen Bey: a ‘titan’ on Time Magazine List and in real life?
Columnist Anne Gaslin explores the real influential power of the celebrities on Time’s top 100 influential people list.
The Wild: a team young Minnesotans can believe in
How the Wild’s playoff journey has brought excitement and competition back to Minnesota sports.
Will the state anti-bullying bill be enough?
After the Safe and Supportive Schools Act was passed earlier this month, columnist Anne Gaslin questions its effectiveness in preventing school violence.
Letter to the Editor: I’m asking for it; give me consent
April is sexual assault awareness month, but unfortunately it has come and will go without recognition here at St. Thomas.
A necessary push toward conscious consuming
Claire Winzenburg of Students for Justice and Peace looked in to where all the free t-shirts on campus come from and was disappointed in what she found.
Late night TV: the next generation
Opinions editor Alex Goering hopes the recent turnover in late-night television will push younger generations into the broadcast world.
Moving back with parents: stifling or beneficial?
Although moving home after living independently in college requires adjustments, columnist Anne Gaslin says it can be helpful in the long run.
The NFL season: we want football, not filler
Opinions Editor Alex Goering says the attempt to elongate the NFL to a year-long ordeal is a cheap alternative to actual football.
“No makeup selfies” do little for cancer awareness
After a trend of posting selfies to support breast cancer swept social media sites, columnist Anne Gaslin questioned the real motive behind the movement.
Re-framing the debate on government-mandated Plan B funding
Designer Elliot Polsky says no matter if artificial birth control is moral or right, the federal government should not require employers to pay for it.