In fewer than 11 months, two racist incidents occurred in St. Thomas residence halls, a number that is two too many. Columnists Maddie Peters and Kayla Mayer argue that it is time for students to take action.
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.
For tip-earning positions, employers are allowed to pay less than minimum wage if the tips received would ultimately equal minimum age earnings. Columnist Maddie Peters argues that because tipping is not a required gesture, businesses should not rely on this added income when paying tip-earning employees.
Participation trophies are rooted in the idea that “everyone is a winner.” Columnist Maddie Peters argues that society should teach kids how to bounce back after failure and to realize they will not always be the best at something.
In episode two of The Medium, Maddie and Reid talk Met Gala with TommieMedia Director Solveig Rennan and sit down with St. Thomas Professor Elizabeth Wilkinson to talk about her local band Wilkinson James.
Last November, Woodchurch High School in northwestern England announced a clothing restriction in an attempt to “poverty-proof” the school. Columnist Maddie Peters argues that wealth disparities are shown in many ways other than students’ clothing.
In the first episode of The Medium, hosts Maddie Peters and Reid Neeser talk Disney’s surge in live-action movies and sit down with slam poet Bailey LePage.
Felony disenfranchisement is the exclusion from voting due to the conviction of a criminal offense. Columnist Maddie Peters argues that indefinitely withholding a person’s right to vote also withholds their full citizenship.
The coffee industry is built on a complex supply chain, moving from farmers, traders, processors, exporters, roaster, retailers and finally to consumers. Columnist Maddie Peters argues that understanding where our coffee comes from allows us to take better care of the aftermath.
President Donald Trump, his family and the Trump Organization file a lawsuit against Deutsche Bank and Capital One, Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena has lifted a social media ban, and there is potential for renovations of the Grotto on South Campus. Columnist Maddie Peters had today’s News in :90.
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.
Vaporizers and e-cigarettes are a way for current smokers to smoke in a safer way for themselves and those around them. Columnist Maddie Peters argues the advertisements for the e-cigarette Juul appeal to younger audiences increasing nicotine use in youths.
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 outlets are trying to keep up with the fast-paced online world, which leads to new obstacles in a digital age. Columnist Maddie Peters argues newspaper companies should charge users for online content to maintain business and stable revenue.
A construction crew in Winston-Salem, North Carolina prepares to take down a Confederate statue, some airlines cited worried customers for grounding the Boeing 737 Max 8 after the Ethiopian plane crash, and TommieMedia’s columnist Kayla Mayer discusses prison reform and the First Step act signed by President Trump. Columnist Maddie Peters has today’s News in :90.
