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Elon Musk and DOGE cutting USAID from the federal government

parody of Miley Cyrus crash out era

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....

Out with slacktivism and in with action

Out with slacktivism and in with action

Dylan Wilford, Opinion Columnist February 20, 2025

During the pandemic, digital “slacktivism” became the ethos of doing the bare minimum. At the same time, #Resistance-led movements became a notable response to the first Trump administration, which...

Two guys in lab coats sweatily addressing a podium labeled "important government business". The characters are loosely an inverse of Muppets Dr. Honeydew and Beaker. Color

Yes, you need to take humanities classes: In defense of the liberal arts

Adom Richards, Opinion Columnist February 20, 2025

For the past few decades, humanities and social sciences majors have been ridiculed as useless and a waste of money and time, while STEM majors are celebrated and encouraged since their contributions to...

“The imperial presidency”

John Hermann, Guest Columnist February 20, 2025

My logic for fearing President Donald J. Trump, the 47th president of the United States, may be due to different reasons than others share. I am not a fan of most — if not virtually all — of Trump’s...

Students lounging at the DEI/Inclusivity Office

Trinity’s pitiful departure from the DEI label

Will Sharp, Opinion Columnist February 14, 2025

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are central to a fair and just academic structure. Trinity’s Student Diversity and Inclusion office is rooted in social justice and contains values that align with the...

Unpacking the myth of the “male loneliness epidemic”

Dylan Wilford, Opinion Columnist February 14, 2025

In a post-lockdown world dominated by social media, the internet has adopted the rhetoric of a “loneliness epidemic.” According to the Pew Research Center, roughly 16% of all Americans indicate feelings...

Highschool sweethearts everywhere: break up

Highschool sweethearts everywhere: break up

Julianna Plewes, Opinion Editor February 14, 2025

I hate to break it to you, but there’s a good chance that your 10th grade geometry class crush is not the love of your life. While, yes, some do get married to their high school sweetheart and live happily...

Musk’s ideology goes beyond a salute, and he’s not alone

Dylan Wilford, Opinion Columnist February 6, 2025

During President Trump’s Inauguration Day victory rally, the wealthiest man on Earth, Elon Musk, made national headlines for making a gesture akin to a Nazi salute. Musk and his defenders maintained...

Laundry room in Prassel with two "out of order" washing machines

The hidden crisis of unsustainability

Will Sharp, Opinion Columnist February 6, 2025

Clean washing machines, dryers, sinks, showers and A/C are expectations that we all set for wherever we might be living. For those who are lucky, you might have the luxury of a kitchen sink, noisy refrigerator...

Attacking DEI or democracy? Trump’s attack on higher education

Attacking DEI or democracy? Trump’s attack on higher education

Adom Richards, Opinion Columnist February 6, 2025

So far, the Trump administration has been marked by chaotic, confusing and destructive executive orders and policy directions, affecting not only lower class and minority groups but students here at Trinity...

Redefining Strength: Disability, Identity and Community

Redefining Strength: Disability, Identity and Community

Will Sharp, Opinion Columnist January 30, 2025

When you think of the term “disabled,” you may think of a close family member, someone you spoke to at a disABILITYsa or the San Antonio Community Resource Directory volunteer event or maybe you have...

‘The Straight Story:’ Lynch’s most unconventional masterpiece

‘The Straight Story:’ Lynch’s most unconventional masterpiece

David Lynch’s film is unique compared to the rest of his filmography
Kieran Garvey, Opinion Columnist January 30, 2025

Like many others, I have spent time reflecting on David Lynch’s extraordinary legacy and career since his death. Known for his distinct Lynchian style, which fuses surreal, dreamlike imagery with unsettling...