St. Thomas student Grace Wallin suggests it’s time to redefine how we communicate in this TommieMedia Letter to the Editor.
Letter to the Editor: Give your phone a break
Stereotypes: Their relevance on this campus and how to end them
St. Thomas student Justine Bowe discusses campus stereotypes in this Letter to the Editor.
Stop prioritizing St. Thomas’ reputation over student well-being
Opinions editor Letizia Mariani suggests St. Thomas’ lack of transparency prioritizes its reputation over the well-being of its students.
The problem with extreme patriotism
Columnist Samantha Miner discusses patriotism, nationalism and the danger of them in excess.
The undeniable wage gap
Columnist Samantha Miner discusses the multi-sided wage gap argument and argues it clearly exists.
We can’t forget about the arts
In light of Poetry Month, opinions editor Letizia Mariani discusses the importance of the arts, particularly poetry, and how it can appeal to beauty to make a connection, and create a relationship between creator and consumer, like no other profession can.
Should married men be allowed into the priesthood?
Opinions editor Letizia Mariani discusses Pope Francis’ consideration of allowing married men to become priests and why maintaining celibacy is an important part of priesthood.
Let’s make time for nature
Last year, a Yale climate change research program found that on average 70 percent of Americans believe that global warming is happening. However, only 40 percent believe that it will harm them personally. The way we talk about climate change versus the way we actually think about its effect on us are disconnected.
OPINION: The international celebration fair at St. Thomas: Our small United Nations
Dorsey Way looked like the United Nations General Assembly during convo hour March 30, with so many students from different parts of the world showcasing the cultures in terms of art, custom and cuisine of their respective countries at the International Celebration Fair.
Human-robot relationships: We’re going too far
Some experts have predicted human-robot marriage will be legalized by 2050. Opinions editor Letizia Mariani explains her fear that we have become so accustomed to comfort and convenience that we soon might prefer to build relationships with artificial intelligence than with humans.
The cloud of fossil fuels
Fossil fuels, the non-renewable energy resource that makes modern civilization possible, will one day run out.
Opposing views: The hypocrisy of Emma Watson
Columnists Leti Mariani and Samantha Miner express their opposing views of the backlash Emma Watson received for posing partially nude on a Vanity Fair magazine shoot.
White Saviour Industrial Complex, Study Abroad, Voluntourism: What’s the difference?
Voluntourism offers a medium for travelers, usually from rich western countries, to “make a difference,” “change the world” and get the perfect Facebook profile picture, while leaving their voluntourists destinations, usually poor countries in South Asia, Africa or Latin America, in worse-off conditions.
Snapchat: social media’s most authentic platform
Samantha Miner discusses Snapchat’s unique methods to promote authenticity and organic interaction.
Dorsey Way promotes campus unity
Opinions editor Letizia Mariani discusses how the university’s recent renaming of Campus Way to Dorsey Way promotes unity on campus.