Columnist Jack Dodd argues that studying abroad should be mandatory because it gives students a unique perspective.
OPINION: Studying abroad should be mandatory
OPINION: The case for teaching professors
Columnist Tam Kemabonta argues that the professor tenure system that pushes a culture of ‘publish or perish’ disadvantages students.
OPINION: NFL protests are too ambiguous
Opinions editor Sam Miner argues, “While the NFL is supposedly calling for unity and love, it seems more like the NFL’s way of turning actual change into mere obscure symbolism.”
OPINION: St. Thomas taxi would reduce drunk driving
Opinions editor Sam Miner argues: “College students drinking is essentially unavoidable. College students drinking and driving should not be.”
OPINION: A cut of Tommie-Johnnie profits should go to players
Columnist Jack Dodd argues: “St. Thomas football players should get a small piece of the pie from all of the profits made in the Tommie-Johnnie game at Target Field.”
OPINION: Beware, you might be under threat from a stereotype
Columnist Tam Kemabonta argues a phenomenon called the “stereotype threat” holds some people back.
OPINION: Free speech is under attack
Columnist Tam Kemabonta argues that free speech and the First Amendment are under attack in America today.
OPINION: Guns on campus compromise safety
Opinions editor Sam Miner argues that the presence of guns reduces the safety of college campuses.
OPINION: Why Tommie-Johnnie at Target Field is a mistake
Columnist Jack Dodd writes about Tommie Johnnie at Target Field: “I believe this game holds a much deeper meaning than attendance records or luxurious facilities that modern-day sports fans seem to obsess over.”
Imagine a concert without phones or cameras
Why is it that when we are in the presence of our favorite singer or band, we still have our phones in front of our faces, capturing what we could get anytime and ignoring the whole point of a live concert?
New-look Timberwolves emerge after hyperactive offseason
Columnist Kyle Manderfeld discusses the Minnesota Timberwolves and Tom Thibodeau’s roster changes, arguing that this may be the first season the team could contend in the NBA playoffs.
Music streaming services help evolve the music they deliver
Columnist Kyle Manderfeld discusses how music streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music are contributing to the evolution of popular music.
Opinion: Paris Agreement and the price of not being laughed at
Opinions editor Samantha Miner discusses Trump’s June withdrawal of the United States from the Paris Agreement, and why his reasons might not be justified.
Check your privilege, implied CNN political commentator Van Jones
Columnist Tam Kemabonta discusses privilege in the United States.
’13 Reasons Why’ falsely interprets mental illness
Columnist Samantha Miner criticizes Netflix’s 13 Reasons Why and explains the dangerous effects the show could have on its viewers.