Robin Thicke’s hit, “Blurred Lines,” says if a man claims to know that a woman wants “it,” then any lines she draws (for example, lack of consent) are just an irritation. To the men out there who might hate those lines, I say too bad.
Resilience and selflessness: the good from September 11
Even with the hurt Americans went through on 9/11, the country bounced back. We were resilient.
Make senior year a blockbuster
With the end of college looming, Columnist Alex Goering says what summer film concepts he’s going to inject into his last hurrah.
Tips for a strong start to fall
After two years as a Tommie, I’ve learned a lot. Here’s some advice to make your start on the college journey a little less bumpy.
Freshman to-do list
Designer Cecelia Porter gives advice to this year’s freshman class about what they should put on their to-do list as new Tommies.
The best of fall
Part of TommieMedia’s summer staff gave insight into what they’re most looking forward to for the fall semester.
Can Amazon CEO ship online savvy to Wash. Post?
Amazon.com CEO Jeff Bezos, revered as one of the brightest minds in corporate America, is still puzzling over how to reverse the Washington Post’s financial slide.
On new tax effects, both sides stretch
Dueling news conferences Tuesday left Minnesota taxpayers with a blurry picture about how much they pay to run government and both sides gave an incomplete picture.
The GOP’s principled suicide
Republicans seem to be adopting the self-immolation tactics of principled martyrs. Of course, principled or not, you’re still dead in the end.
Perry reshaped Texas, but foundered nationally
Texas Gov. Rick Perry was a champion of fiercely conservative social activism, but nationally, he is better known for his ‘oops’ presidential debate brain freeze.
The court’s double-take
The end of another momentous Supreme Court term compels the question: Is the accusation of judicial activism just another way of saying “decisions I don’t agree with”?
St. Thomas perspectives abroad: Nicaragua
The St. Thomas volleyball team traveled to Nicaragua for volunteering, excursions and a little volleyball.
The year’s best in Tommie sports
TommieMedia’s sports team takes a look back at the year and finds some of the most noteworthy performances.
Don’t underestimate the abilities of autistic children
Late last month, the head of Health and Education Associations for Autistic Children in Turkey, Fehmi Kaya, said autistic children do not have the ability to believe in God.
Don’t support Abercrombie and Fitch’s manipulative marketing strategies
Mike Jeffries, CEO of the apparel brand Abercrombie and Fitch, may have contracted a case of cacomorphobia; the fear of fat people. He doesn’t want them as customers in his stores, as he proved in a recent conversation with retail expert Robin Lewis.