Universities are offering online classes to accommodate for growing class sizes and busy college students. Columnist Maddie Peters argues that online classes are not beneficial to all students and universities should offer both options for courses.
OPINION: A liberal arts education is valuable
A liberal arts education is designed to expose students to other subjects: culture, history, human interaction, the physical world and more. Columnist Maddie Peters argues that a liberal arts education is valuable to finding new interests, learning various disciplines and becoming a more well-rounded person.
OPINIONS: Technology’s negative impacts on students
Technology is one of the biggest distractions in life. New tech products are created every day, and people have come to depend on them. Columnist Maddie Peters argues that the consequences of technology can have devastating impacts on a student’s learning and academic performance.
News in :90 – Nov. 13, 2018
Firefighters struggle to put out wildfires in Southern California, US colleges are attracting fewer students from abroad, and the university announced Monday that St. Thomas alumnus Phil Esten will be the next vice president and athletics director. Reporter Carly Noble has today’s News in :90.
U of M men’s track teammates’ relationship sparks national attention
Two University of Minnesota men’s track teammates who came out to one another are now dating.
The price of free college
The expenses of a quality education don’t just disappear because someone put the word free in front of it.
What college taught us
But how do you explore a topic like college? There are a million different ways to go through college, which is another big reason I decided to ask people about their experiences. Here’s what I found.
Study abroad for the right reasons
Columnist Claire Noack worries too many students study abroad for the wrong reasons and aren’t taking full advantage of the opportunity to experience a new culture.
Becoming a leader in college
Columnist Claire Noack writes that there are many different styles of leadership, and you can start crafting your own during your time as a student.
Ways to promote healthy relationships in college
After reviewing an Alpha Chi Omega campaign about relationships in college, columnist Claire Noack thinks there are more practical ways to promote building good relationships.
Closing the college gap
Opinions editor Jamie Bernard believes the U.S. needs another movement for education, which could lie in President Obama’s America’s College Promise proposal.
Minn. ranks 5th in nation for student debt
The Project on Student Debt report also ranked St. Thomas as fourth in the state among private, nonprofit universities in Minnesota for highest debt after graduation.
In Depth – College bullying
TommieMedia reporter Simeon Lancaster sat down with Tonia Bock, teaching developmental psychologist, to discuss bullying in college.
Obama addresses sexual violence on college campuses
President Barack Obama unveiled a public awareness campaign Friday called “It’s On Us” to prevent sexual assault.
Campus militarization goes too far
Reporter Jamie Bernard argues that the militarization of police forces shouldn’t extend to college campuses.