Valentine’s Day has become just as commercialized as Christmas and Easter, and according to a TIME magazine article, Americans will spend an average of $126.03 per person on this year’s holiday.
Valentine’s Day is more than cards and candy
Mainstream music hits all-time low
Some students think today’s music is catchy, but the degrading lyrics and overall lack of talent make it unbearable for others.
Graduating in four years is harder than you think
Some students think that they will graduate in four years without a problem, but there are many factors that make this feat difficult.
What should Caruso do next?
Football coach Glenn Caruso has said he does not want to leave St. Thomas, but his success has some wondering if a D-1 job is in his future.
Employed students’ workload puts studies at risk
A majority of Minnesota undergraduates already work between 20 and 30 hours per week on average. They say it’s essential to pay for tuition and other expenses, which have skyrocketed in the last decade.
Some college officials worry that work is competing for too much of students’ time.
Analysis: Iowa win helps Romney, sort of
An Associated Press commentary says Mitt Romney’s whisker-thin Iowa caucus victory was underwhelming in scope and anti-climactic in its finality. But it moves him closer to the Republican presidential nomination chiefly because of who finished fourth and fifth.
WikiLeaks suspect seen as hero, traitor
The document in which Pfc. Bradley Manning allegedly confessed to giving classified information to WikiLeaks also includes a rationale that has made him a hero among peace and anti-secrecy activists worldwide: “I want people to see the truth.”
Predicting the St. Thomas versus Whitewater football game
Here are two possible scenarios for how the St. Thomas versus Wisconsin-Whitewater semifinal playoff game will go. Leave your score predictions. The person with the closest guess wins a TommieMedia “swag bag.”
Campus parking prices too high
Parking prices at St. Thomas are not popular among students. For a commuter pass, a student pays $250 a year. Resident upperclassmen pay $450 a semester, and resident freshmen pay $1,080 for the year.
How to stay healthy
For college students who are trying to meet the demands of school, work and activities, being conscious about their diet can be a difficult task. However, there are many ways to still be nutritionally conscious while on the go.
The reality of reality televison
Reality shows should not be avoided all together; students just need to get out and live their own lives instead of watching someone else live theirs.
We can’t wait: Helping manage student loan debt
President Barack Obama discusses steps being taken to make college more affordable and to make it easier to get out of debt.
Students: Stop using plastic water bottles
When you buy bottled water you’re not only harming the environment, but you’re also unnecessarily harming your financial situation.
#USTGirlProblems: Latest trending topic
The new Twitter account and trending topic’s popularity is rising, and it’s well-deserved.
Students must respect property
St. Thomas students should take pride in their campus not damage it.