Impending national elections. Climate change debates. The worldwide refugee crisis. Opinions editor Maddie Peters argues these topics, repeatedly present in news headlines, are detrimental to our well-being.
Social media-based fashion company makes sales in three states
Good Threads Company, solely a social media-based business started by three St. Thomas seniors, has made over 30 sales in three states.
ANIMATED GRAPHIC: Social media security
Facebook reports over two billion active users every month. Designer Jon Westerberg shows how your data is collected and used by the social media platform.
Instagram by the numbers
More than 40 billion photos have been shared on Instagram to date. Design Manager Christine Hastings looks at the numbers behind the popular social media app.
News in :90 – Jan. 29, 2018
An ongoing situation at the University of Minnesota leads to the evacuation of a campus hotel, Facebook and other social media platforms face mounting criticism, Bruno Mars wins big at the Grammy Awards, and two senators caution Trump to remain public silent on an ongoing investigation. Director Sophie Carson has today’s News in :90.
As social media usage grows, so does its criticism
A former Facebook executive’s criticism of social media’s negative impact on society sparked conversations across the country. Senior reporter Lauren Andrego discusses the issues and potential solutions from other social media critics.
St. Thomas sophomore launches app to combine social media accounts
St. Thomas sophomore Daniel Everist has successfully launched Sprouter, an app that allows people to add each other on social media all at once.
Social media: Is it worth it?
Columnist Jeffrey Langan questions the benefits of social media.
Career Development Center among nation’s best for social media use
A JobBrander list of the “Top 25 College Career Centers on Social Media” ranked the Career Development Center eighth nationally.
News in :90 – Sept. 22, 2015
This is News in :90 for Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015.
Tips for effectively using social media
Columnist Claire Noack says it’s especially important for college students to realize that the information they post on social media is available to the public.
Social media etiquette for college students
More and more employers are using social media to check potential job candidates, so design manager Elle Jackson compiled some tips for managing your profiles.
Tommies weigh in on dress debate
Is it white and gold or blue and black? TommieMedia asked students what they think the colors are of a dress that sparked a debate across social media platforms Thursday.
Student victim of lewd conduct, sparks social media backlash
A St. Thomas student was the victim of lewd conduct the afternoon of Saturday, Dec. 6, according to a Public Safety alert sent out Tuesday, which spurred several posts on social media.
Study tips for finals week
Columnist Claire Noack has some advice for studying during finals week, such as being active and changing up your study location.