The clothing and textile industry is the second-largest polluter in the world. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues that textile companies need to take responsibility for the pollution they generate.
Gerrymandering is dividing election districts in a way that is favorable to one party, therefore giving advantage to that party through the voting process. Opinions editor Maddie Peters argues partisan gerrymandering threatens the right to vote.
Netflix’s serial killer drama Mindhunter, home to Hannibal Lecter, Dexter and Norman Bates, isn’t just a showcase for murder and gore. True Dabill argues that there is more to the serial killer drama genre than meets the eye.
Once again, the University of St. Thomas has received a bomb threat. Once again, classes were canceled. Once again, St. Paul police were brought in. Once again, campus life was interrupted. True Dabill and Maddie Peters argue that the university must be clear and communicative with the campus.
Synthesized sound was created to compliment instruments. Now, artists are leaning on synthetic sound and using it by itself in songs. Columnist Grace Hallen argues that the music landscape is changing, specifically in mainstream pop music.
In fewer than 11 months, two racist incidents occurred in St. Thomas residence halls, a number that is two too many. Columnists Maddie Peters and Kayla Mayer argue that it is time for students to take action.
Universities are offering online classes to accommodate for growing class sizes and busy college students. Columnist Maddie Peters argues that online classes are not beneficial to all students and universities should offer both options for courses.
Bans and fees on single-use plastic bags are being implemented in multiple states. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues that a bigger issue with plastic lies within packaging, which makes up 40% of plastic produced.
For tip-earning positions, employers are allowed to pay less than minimum wage if the tips received would ultimately equal minimum age earnings. Columnist Maddie Peters argues that because tipping is not a required gesture, businesses should not rely on this added income when paying tip-earning employees.
A study by Northeastern University senior Alex Frandsen found that female candidates were described more negatively in the media than male candidates. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues that the solution to this is that voters need to consider whether they dislike a candidate because their behavior is violating gender norms or because their platform is unpalatable.
Participation trophies are rooted in the idea that “everyone is a winner.” Columnist Maddie Peters argues that society should teach kids how to bounce back after failure and to realize they will not always be the best at something.
The evil deeds of sadists like Jeffrey Dahmer and Ted Bundy are encapsulated in popular documentaries, movies and TV shows. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues that while it’s natural to be curious about their motivations, the curiosity becomes dangerous when media producers skim over the victims and the brutality of the crimes.
Homelessness isn’t a problem isolated to other countries or states. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues that to understand how we can end the issue, we must understand why people become homeless.
Last November, Woodchurch High School in northwestern England announced a clothing restriction in an attempt to “poverty-proof” the school. Columnist Maddie Peters argues that wealth disparities are shown in many ways other than students’ clothing.
Felony disenfranchisement is the exclusion from voting due to the conviction of a criminal offense. Columnist Maddie Peters argues that indefinitely withholding a person’s right to vote also withholds their full citizenship.
