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Trinitonian

The Student News Site of Trinity University

Trinitonian

United we stand

United we stand

Alexander Motter March 2, 2017

When confronted with a decision regarding any other person, we as humans have two possible actions. One involves respect, and one involves disrespect. The Bible teaches us to love thy neighbor as you love...

Recognizing flaws

Alexander Motter March 2, 2017

Recently, my boyfriend and I called an Uber that arrived at Prassel Hall's Shook side almost immediately. The driver, a talkative middle-aged man, struck up a conversation with us at once. It turns out...

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Want Free Concert Tickets? Send Us a Spring Break Tip!

Alexander Motter March 1, 2017

We will be giving out 5 tickets to see the Tobin Center's Hip Hop at the Tobin March 3/19 @7pm! The concert combines an orchestral ensemble and hip hop for a once-in-a-lifetime musical experience. All...

Math department staff come from multiple countries

Math department staff come from multiple countries

Alexander Motter November 18, 2016

Trinity's math department prides themselves on being one of the most diverse departments at the university. The department have named themselves as "˜The 985' because their department is made up of nine...

Concerns raised over the family-leave policy

Concerns raised over the family-leave policy

Alexander Motter November 14, 2016

Raising a child can be a second, third or sometimes even fourth job for their parents. Faculty and staff on campus give their all to their kids on campus, and then must return home to take care of their...

Not all politicians are on your side

Not all politicians are on your side

Alexander Motter November 7, 2016

Greed is one of America's fundamental elements, and it still affects how we view politics today. Rather than voting based on policy or the greater good, voters have selected candidates who will serve their...

Cat Alliance promotes political awareness through sales of special shirts

Cat Alliance promotes political awareness through sales of special shirts

Alexander Motter October 29, 2016

Trinity is not just a place for students to call home when they're attending college; the campus is also the source of shelter for several cats on campus. Fondly known as "˜Trinicats', these felines are...

Fox News in Chinatown: Sad, yet unsurprising

Fox News in Chinatown: Sad, yet unsurprising

Alexander Motter October 27, 2016

If you haven't seen the O'Reilly Factor's clip in Chinatown, you should watch it immediately. Watch how antiquated racial stereotypes appear on mainstream television without shame or subtlety. Watch a...

Alumni anticipate the reunion weekend events

Alumni anticipate the reunion weekend events

Alexander Motter October 9, 2016

Homecoming isn't just for high school students - it's for Trinity alums too. This Saturday marks the annual Alumni Weekend, an opportunity for graduated students to return to campus and see the many ways...

Heteronormativity discussion enlightens attendees

Heteronormativity discussion enlightens attendees

Alexander Motter October 9, 2016

Heteronormativity, or the belief that heterosexuality is the only sexuality and that all individuals fit into precise gender categories, allows many to reach their adult life without ever noticing the...

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A day in drag

Alexander Motter October 1, 2016

Last Friday, I stopped being a man. A huge influence to San Antonio culture is drag and drag culture, a way for individuals to express an identity different from their everyday one. So, I embraced this...

Catching the ears of listeners

Catching the ears of listeners

Alexander Motter October 1, 2016

Podcasts are no longer just for your parents and grandparents. After a huge burst in popularity several years ago, podcasts seemingly fell off the radar, patronized only by those unwilling to move with...