Columnist Letizia Mariani writes about how true friendship allows participants to have their own beliefs while supporting each other.
Loving relationships don’t require minimizing beliefs
Euthanasia: Bringing murder home
Euthanasia is based on the narcissistic, sentimental lie that life is only worth something if we are in no pain, if we not a burden to those around us and if we are able to accomplish something.
The American Dream: An immigrant’s perspective
Opinions Editor Letizia Mariani shares her perspective on the American Dream based on her immigrant experience.
Love Patiently
Columnist Letizia Mariani delves into what makes a relationship happy and lasting.
iPhone 7: Wireless isn’t simplicity
The decision to upgrade to the iPhone 7 is not an easy one for opinions writer Samantha Miner.
Yes for a week
Columnist Leti Mariani said “yes” to everything for a week to see what would happen. Read about her experience here.
Think about ink
Opinions editor Jeffrey Langan argues that tattoos should have significance behind them and not just be random.
Anxious for graduation, and in general
Director Grace Pastoor reveals what it’s like to anticipate college graduation while dealing with an anxiety disorder.
If you give a student a cookie, phones disappear
COJO student Hannah Humke argues that allowing cell phones in class creates distractions for students.
Overheard
Columnist Letizia Mariani learns about the kinds of topics St. Thomas students discuss and questions why more sophisticated themes don’t come up.
Full frontal honesty
Opinions editor Jeffrey Langan argues that nudity in the media could be a good thing.
On-campus bar would promote responsible drinking
Columnist Letizia Mariani argues for the presence of an on-campus bar at St. Thomas.
Don’t save it for church
Columnist Leti Mariani challenges the idea of religious people being asked to separate religion from their everyday lives.
Curing the ‘travel bug’ without traveling
Opinions editor Jeffrey Langan explains why we don’t necessarily have to go far to cure the “travel bug.”
Personality in a box
Columnist Letizia Mariani questions why there is so much hype surrounding personality tests.