Taylor Swift has helped define pop music over the last decade, measured in six Billboard No. 1 albums and 10 Grammy awards. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues Swift’s impact on American culture and society makes her a worthy recipient of the Artist of the Decade award.
OPINION: Loving our country requires disagreement
President Donald Trump has painted himself as the ultimate patriot. Any criticism of him or his policies is deemed unpatriotic, but it shouldn’t be that way. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues patriotism doesn’t mean unceasing support for everything a country does.
OPINION: Which local restaurant has the best Juicy Lucy?
Minneapolis is known to be the home of the Juicy Lucy, with both Matt’s Bar and the 5-8 Club advertising themselves as the creators. Rae Beaner argues Matt’s Bar’s burger is the best choice of the two.
OPINION: Gender reveal parties incorrectly label a child
Gender reveal parties have become increasingly common and extravagant. Opinions editor Maddie Peters argues gender reveal parties can potentially limit a child’s ability to determine who they really are.
OPINION: Democrats need a moderate candidate in 2020 election
Candidates Joe Biden and Amy Klobuchar have both positioned themselves in relatively moderate stances, but it all depends on who you talk to. Columnist Grace Hallen argues the election of a radical democratic candidate will only splinter party lines further.
OPINION: World leaders put voice of a generation, Greta Thunberg, on mute
In Greta Thunberg’s speeches both in Congress and in the U.N., Thunberg called out those in positions of power who refuse to step up to the threat of climate change. Columnist True Dabill argues Greta Thunberg, while a leader of a movement, is not being heard by world leaders.
OPINIONS: Vaporizes, e-cigarettes causing youth nicotine epidemic
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.
Feb. 20, 2019 – News in :90
President Donald Trump may try to persuade North Korean leader, the Environmental Protection Agency sees budget cuts and columnist Maddie Peters argues foreign language should be offered in elementary schools. Reporter Carly Noble has today’s News in :90.
Feb. 18, 2019 – News in :90
An Illinois man shot and killed five people Friday, the sailor kissing a woman in the famous picture celebrating the end of World War II died Sunday and Columnist Kayla Mayer argues how to eat healthy on campus. Web Manager Esmee Verschoor has todays News in :90.
OPINION: St. Thomas students should care about international news
TommieMedia director Sophie Carson shines light on three fairly unknown international news stories that St. Thomas political science students said the campus must know.
OPINION: University fitness classes should be free
Several fitness classes offered at St. Thomas can cost upward of $90. Opinions Editor Sam Miner argues that making these classes free would prove that the university cares for the physical well-being of its students.
OPINION: Comparing Africa and Wakanda from Marvel’s ‘Black Panther’
Marvel’s “The Black Panther” is on pace to be one of the highest-grossing films of all time. Columnist Tam Kemabonta argues that the film is a “truly Pan African movie everyone should enjoy.”
OPINION: We should be proud of Marvel’s ‘Black Panther’
Sports Editor Gamiel Hall argues that everyone should feel uplifted by Marvel’s new “Black Panther” movie.
OPINION: ‘Thoughts and prayers’ are not sufficient
Following the 30th mass shooting in the U.S. this year, Opinions Editor Sam Miner argues that offering “thoughts and prayers” is no longer sufficient.
OPINION: Investigate sexual harassment allegations before convicting the accused
Reporter Solveig Rennan argues in a column that both Sen. Al Franken and President Donald Trump should face fair ethics investigations on their sexual misconduct allegations before being found guilty in the eyes of the public.