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Drilling our own grave

Drilling our own grave

Approval of the Willow Project is a missed opportunity to do better
Ava Peinhardt, Opinion Columnist April 6, 2023

Over spring break on March 13, President Joe Biden made a decision that would impact the future of millions. His approval of the Willow Project, an oil drilling venture proposed by ConocoPhillips, goes...

City Vista’s recycling is a problem: How do we fix it?

City Vista’s recycling is a problem: How do we fix it?

Ashwini Vivek, Opinion Columnist April 6, 2023

Trinity University seemingly dedicates itself to making our campus more sustainable. From multiple dorm buildings being certified for having an environmentally-conscious design to using recycled water...

Invalidating feelings invalidates a friend

Invalidating feelings invalidates a friend

To be a good friend, you might have to go against a natural instinct — wanting your friend to be continuously happy.
Emma Power, Opinion columnist April 6, 2023

“Don’t get mad!” “Oh, don’t cry!” “It’s OK.” As friends, we say and hear these phrases all the time because we want our friends to always be happy, just like they want the same for us....

Leeroy body pillow with a crown and price tag

The campus bookstore NEEDS to sell LeeRoy body pillows

It’s absurd that these furry snoozing companions don’t already exist
Biya Bontractor, Copy Editor March 30, 2023

This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian, here. The campus bookstore should consider a release of a brand-new and sought-after commodity: body pillows,...

There’s a new Swashbuckler on campus

There’s a new Swashbuckler on campus

Avast ye! I am making big changes after my ascent to Swashbuckler captaincy
Bolin Bouston, Opinion Colunist March 30, 2023

This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian, here.  When I was named a captain of Swashbucklers for the upcoming school year last week, I knew it...

Photo from a Sperm and Ova squad advertisement in the October 15, 1982 Trinitonian.

Letter to the editor

Paul Myers, Guest Columnist March 30, 2023

Submitted by Paul Myers, professor of computer science. To the Editor: Every few years a Trinitonian article appears recounting an old Trinity tradition, the Sperm & Ova. This last (March 3)...

Commodifying Women’s History Month

Commodifying Women’s History Month

False, empty promises of female empowerment now available in stores near you
Ava Peinhardt, Opinion Columnist March 23, 2023

Despite its importance, the purpose of Women’s History Month often gets lost in translation by the commodification of themed or limited-edition products that falsely empower women. Modern companies have...

Please, stop telling me to wash my face

Please, stop telling me to wash my face

Companies and the mainstream media need acne-positivity
Rachel Oliver, Opinion Editor March 23, 2023

I got my first pimple in elementary school. My nickname in middle school was pizza face. In high school, I learned to cover up my acne with makeup. I tried everything for my skin: pimple patches, charcoal...

The Laundry Thief: A modern-day Batman

The Laundry Thief: A modern-day Batman

Not the hero we wanted, but maybe the hero we deserve.
Diya Contractor, Copy Editor March 23, 2023

As an eerie feeling crawls up your spine, a force propels your body off your unbelievably uncomfortable twin XL mattress, and you remember you left your laundry in one of the communal machines. Normally,...

Putting a price on happiness: The cost of wellness culture

Putting a price on happiness: The cost of wellness culture

Ashwini Vivek, Opinion Columnist March 9, 2023

From juice cleanses and pricey skincare to retreats and diets, wellness culture has transformed the way we view ourselves and our health, and not necessarily for the better. Influencers and companies sell...

Trinity needs to bridge departmental gaps

Trinity needs to bridge departmental gaps

Colin Houston, Opinion Columnist March 9, 2023

This semester I switched my major from computer science to political science, and therefore my classes and the people in them have been very different. That much I expected, and the changes in the conversations...

Music’s undeniable role in social change:

Music’s undeniable role in social change:

San Antonio and Trinity’s SOLI Ensemble push back on the role of music — entertaining, yet thought-provoking
Emma Power, Opinion columnist March 9, 2023

To solve the current divisiveness over seemingly every topic in our country, there needs to be a productive dialogue — one that doesn’t demonize the opposing argument — and I’ve discovered music...