Columnist Samantha Miner discusses the true definition of freedom and argues we aren’t expressing it equally or fully.
Freedom is an avenue for betterment, not belittlement
A realistic approach to mortality would benefit humankind
Opinions editor Letizia Mariani discusses mortality and how being realistic helped her gain a better sense of her present life and an appreciation for personal values.
Be nice
To the untrained eye, it’s a mystery why student leaders would need advice on how to better support some members of their community, but after close inspection there is more to it than meets the eye.
We’re responsible for biased news
Trust in American news outlets is concerningly low. The term “fake news” is circulating everywhere in current rhetoric with a certain amount of confusion and disdain for the news. However, I would argue that a majority of it is not at the complete fault of news producers, but a result of our personal desire to hear only what we want to hear.
Pornography is a public health crisis
In February, the states of Virginia and South Dakota both declared pornography a public health crisis. Opinions editor Letizia Mariani explains why she agrees.
We deserve to know where our tuition goes
Columnist Samantha Miner discusses St. Thomas tuition and the university’s transparency while spending it.
Boycotting Ivanka Trump is not activism
Opinions editor Leti Mariani discusses #GrabYourWallet, a boycott on all Trump-related products that targeted Ivanka Trump, and why her political stance doesn’t warrant the boycott of her business.
Don’t study abroad and expect the “American way”
Opinions editor Letizia Mariani discusses her observations about classmates abroad and suggests students embrace new customs when studying out of the country.
The influence of celebrity opinions
When it comes to current politics, it’s not uncommon for the media to cover a celebrity’s opinion right alongside that of a politician or academic. This sort of coverage has led people in two directions. Following eagerly behind their favorite celebrity, or hating them for using their platform to discuss issues that they are too out of touch with to even relate to.
Silencing protests won’t solve problems
Columnist Samantha Miner discusses the potential issues of proposed legislation to charge demonstrators involved in protests.
Birthplace merit: an immigrant’s perspective
Opinions editor Letizia Mariani gives her perspective as an Italian immigrant on Trump’s immigration ban.
Pro-life women are still women
Opinions editor Letizia Mariani discusses the national Women’s March and how abortion divided its participants.
Change doesn’t require a new year
I stopped making new year’s resolutions three years ago, when I realized that the calendar changing is not a good enough reason for me to change.
Non-perfectionism
The Merriam Webster dictionary defines perfectionism is a disposition to regard anything short of perfection as unacceptable. I am not a perfectionist. I strive for excellence and I work hard, but I do not create unachievable expectations and I do not over work myself for something undeserving. I hear of and know of a lot …
Facebook in China
Due to China’s strict surveillance and censorship laws, Facebook’s, as well as America’s, fundamental values on free speech could be jeopardized by accommodating China’s communist party.