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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...

Greener pastures with Chartwells?

Greener pastures with Chartwells?

Call for accountability amid the promise of more sustainable dining
Ava Peinhardt, Opinion Columnist March 2, 2023

When Trinity announced that it would be switching its dining services provider to Chartwells after 50 years with Aramark, I was pleasantly surprised. Our relationship with Aramark was one fostered over...

Guest Column: When the search for controversy overshadows the story being told

Guest Column: When the search for controversy overshadows the story being told

A response to “Upcoming theater production navigates casting controversy”
Sofía Muñoz, Guest Columnist March 2, 2023

By Sofía Muñoz, senior Anthropology major and theater minor and recipient of the Spring 2023 John Donahue Award for Social Justice My name is Sofía, and I just finished playing Nura in, “Could...

We cannot look to pop culture for the realities of black pregnancies.

We cannot look to pop culture for the realities of black pregnancies.

Shivani Selladurai, Opinions Columnist March 2, 2023

When Rihanna redefined maternity fashion at Paris Fashion Week, it wasn’t just a landmark moment in fashion. Her choice to wear revealing clothes during her pregnancy is a statement that encourages non-famous...

Una carta abierta al personal de comedor de Trinity

Una carta abierta al personal de comedor de Trinity

A nuestro querido personal de comedor,
Abby Power, Sports Editor March 2, 2023

Gracias por llamarme “Abby”. Ya sé que suena raro agradecerles por usar mi propio nombre pero toda mi vida, la gente ha fallado llamarme por mi nombre porque me confunda con mi hermana gemela, Emma....

An open letter to the dining services staff

An open letter to the dining services staff

To our beloved Trinity dining staff:
Abby Power, Sports Editor March 2, 2023

Thank you for calling me “Abby.” I know that sounds strange — after all, my name is Abby. Growing up, and still to this day, I don’t hear my name often because I have a twin sister, Emma, for whom...

“No ethical consumption” is no justification for spending

“No ethical consumption” is no justification for spending

America is addicted to “things.”
Ashwini Vivek, Opinion Columnist February 23, 2023

Like many other Western countries, we are driven by an urge to consume and possess goods, regardless of whether we need them or not. Since World War II, America’s economy has been dependent on spending,...

Volunteerism takes government role

Volunteerism takes government role

The U.S. government should take care of its citizens, not nonprofit organizations
Emma Power, Opinion columnist February 23, 2023

Volunteering is synonymous with doing good. In our society, people who take the time to distribute food at a food bank, donate needed items to a shelter or dedicate funds to a nonprofit organization are...

San Antonio needs to fund public transit

San Antonio needs to fund public transit

Colin Houston, Opinion Columnist February 23, 2023

Having lived in San Antonio my entire life, I’ve had plenty of opportunities to observe San Antonio’s transportation system, and it’s plain to see that the best way to get around is by car. This...

Evolution of self-expression

Evolution of self-expression

How American public schools perpetuate creative conformity
Ava Peinhardt, Opinion Columnist February 16, 2023

As college students, we are always making decisions about how to balance different aspects of our lives. From academics to social endeavors, having to choose between certain commitments is always hard,...