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The Student News Site of Trinity University

Trinitonian

Is Instagram really worth it?

Jasmine Evenstad, Guest Columnist March 20, 2025

I have been an addict for 10 years. In fourth grade, I downloaded Instagram thinking that it was just a photo editing app. In the time since then, the platform has evolved into what is now: a ubiquitous...

Sports editor statement on Trinity transgender participation policy

Colin Houston, Sports Editor March 20, 2025

The Trinity student body received an email on March 19 informing us that Trinity Athletics’ policy on transgender participation in women’s sports had changed. Women’s sports at Trinity are now exclusive...

The CELCs office

New Strategic PlanOur new strategic plan: liberal arts vs. employers

Adom Richards, Opinion Columnist March 20, 2025

Trinity released a new strategic plan to students on Feb. 21 for the school’s future after its position in college rankings skyrocketed the past year. The strategic plan includes creating an office for...

Transphobes don’t care about women’s sports

Transphobes don’t care about women’s sports

Dylan Wilford, Copy Editor/Opinion Columnist March 20, 2025

Since its creation in 1972, Title IX built infrastructure to grow organized women’s sports in the United States. However, since 2022, transphobes have weaponized sports to discriminate against transgender...

Break the system without breaking your wallet

Break the system without breaking your wallet

McCaden McClure, Opinion Columnist March 6, 2025

If you’re anything like me, your bank account leaks money from subscriptions and online purchases. In our digital age, it’s far easier to buy things on the internet than to go out and shop. Even so,...

What’s the point of unpaid internships?

Will Sharp, Opinion Columnist March 6, 2025

In theory, the purpose of an unpaid internship is to gain experience and wisdom in the professional world while building a network of business connections. However, the truth is: unpaid internships aren’t...

We don’t need this much breakfast

We don’t need this much breakfast

Dylan Wilford, Copy Editor/Opinion Columnist March 6, 2025

On Feb. 20, I left Trinitonian’s weekly Story Idea Meeting after bringing up the amount of breakfast food at Trinity to go have my routine dinner at Mabee Dining Hall. To my dismay, I once again found...

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Israel-Palestine, it’s time we talk about it

Julianna Plewes, Opinion Editor February 27, 2025

I attended the “Is Peace Possible?” event on Feb. 17, expecting to disagree with the speakers on several key issues such as the level of destruction, unequal retributive justice and humanitarian concerns...

Frat row: Partying hard while staying safe

Frat row: Partying hard while staying safe

Keira Cahill, News Reporter February 27, 2025

Party culture at Trinity is no secret. Often sponsored by the university’s Fraternity and Sorority Life organizations, these events openly serve alcohol to students, both legal and underage. Held at...

Super-sized run clubs: Worth it or just a fad?

Super-sized run clubs: Worth it or just a fad?

Dylan Wilford, Opinion Columnist February 27, 2025

Everyone and their mother is running or involved in a run club. I’ve been lucky enough to run over the last few years, but I’ve only recently taken advantage of running outside in San Antonio. Trinity’s...

Listening over labels: Why pluralism matters in Jewish spaces

San Antonio Hillel, Guest Columnist February 27, 2025

Hillel at Trinity has always been, and will always be, a space that welcomes and supports Jewish students of all backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. We embrace the diversity of Jewish identity,...

Elon Musk and DOGE cutting USAID from the federal government

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Republican or Democrat, ending USAID is bad

Giovanna Campolo, Special Sections Editor February 20, 2025

With the United States Agency for International Development ripped to pieces, CDC censorship and other ‘America-first’ policies, we seem to be entering an end to an era — the era of public health....