Opinions editor Jamie Bernard explains why she’s boycotting ‘Fifty Shades of Grey,’ mostly because the books the film is based on glorify and perpetuate domestic and sexual violence.
Reasons to boycott ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’
Using female empowerment as an advertising technique
Columnist Claire Noack says she’s intrigued by companies that use female empowerment as their main advertising campaigns.
Why Obama’s BuzzFeed video is a smart move
Reporter Lauren Schaffran thinks President Obama’s recent appearance in a BuzzFeed video is a good way for him to engage with a younger generation.
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.
Je Suis Charlie: Respect your audience
In light of the events surrounding the Charlie Hebdo shootings in Paris, columnist Claire Noack says there shouldn’t be unadulterated freedom of press.
Resolutions versus reality
Columnist Claire Noack says that people’s New Year’s resolutions are usually petering out or completely forgotten by Februrary.
Benefits of understanding white privilege
Opinions editor Jamie Bernard says that white privilege is the underlying societal system that grants Caucasian people advantages over people of color.
Letter to the editor: Do not trespass on our agency
Ashley Allan responds to Elliot Polsky’s piece on gender identification, saying she’s hurt and annoyed by philosophers questioning her expereinces as a trans person.
St. Thomas perspectives abroad: Ecuador
Senior reporter Baihly Warfield traveled to Quito, Ecuador on a VISION trip and says she is now more grateful for privileges we take for granted in the United States.
St. Thomas perspectives abroad: Madrid
As his J-term trip in Europe comes to an end, senior reporter Scott Sikich enjoys the warm winter weather and views of Madrid.
St. Thomas perspective abroad: Paris
Senior reporter Scott Sikich talks about being in Paris in the midst of terrorist attacks on the offices of French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo.
St. Thomas perspectives abroad: London
From the pub scene to the culture of football, senior reporter Scott Sikich reflects on his experiences while studying abroad in London.
St. Thomas perspectives abroad: Italy
Reporter Whitney Oachs says her experience studying abroad in Italy during J-Term has given her a newfound global perspective on history, religion and herself.
Why have gender identification?
Opinions editor Elliot Polsky says allowing people to choose their gender identification is not the solution for people who feel out of place with their bodily sex.
Naming buildings after donors ruins meaning
Opinions editor Elliot Polsky believes naming many buildings on campus after recent benefactors may not be the right way to pay them back.