Editorial
Johnnie Internet code
The St. Cloud Times published an opinion piece on Monday, Jan. 30, written by Patrick Marker, a St. John’s Prepatory School graduate and victim of clergy sexual abuse, titled “Your Turn: Gagliardi part of SJU’s problem.” The piece accused SJU …
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Read across America
Dear Editor, I have always heard that Minnesota is a leader in public education. However, did you know that we also have one of the largest achievement gaps? A Nov. 20 MPR article stated: “The Minnesota Readiness Study finds children …
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A slowly converting fan
Dear Editor, The new column, “Who We Are,” is an intriguing bit. It seems like something those clever devils in Admissions would love. During spring fly-in weekends when prospective students come to visit and pick up a copy of the …
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Tommy in need of renovation
Dear Editor, As most know, Alcuin Library is undergoing “renovations” to improve the facility. The idea is that SJU will transform Alcuin into a more people-friendly atmosphere and draw in prospective students. Bad idea. The school is trying to advance …
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Re-releases do not appeal
Dear Editor, The past few months I have kept my mouth shut as 90′s movie after 90′s movie are re-released into theaters. However, I patiently wait for film creators to release the one movie that really truly matters to the …
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Preventing the future
It’s a common scene in a college classroom the first day of class after Winter Break: a student takes out an e-reader that they received for Christmas. Excited to put the technology to work, the student opens up their e-textbook, …
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A large step toward change
Dear Editor, The year of 2010 was the “Year of Sustainability” for our two institutions. In that year and since, we’ve seen progress made in many ways to improve and promote sustainable practices on our campuses. We’ve seen Gorecki Dining …
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MLK’s Dream Newly Realized
Dear Editor, Last Monday, while we here at CSB/SJU were getting ready to start a new semester, most students and educators around the country were sleeping in on their day off in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. As the …
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Questioning dating criteria at CSB/SJU
Dear Editor, The college love landscape is tough to navigate. It is no secret men are characterized by stipulating looks, and women often acquire status when searching for a romantic partner. Narrowing whom you want to associate yourself with based …
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Contesting chemistry complaints
Dear Editor, As chemistry teaching assistants (TAs), tutors and fellow students, the junior and senior majors have heard the concerns and complaints from first-and second-year students in introductory chemistry courses: the classes are too rigorous, the complaints to professors have …
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