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How many Democratic candidates does it take to be president? Not 20.

Ben Falcon September 5, 2019

Illustration by Andrea NebhutIn light of the recent stampede of Democratic presidential candidates dropping out of the race, one would hope that the field has finally been whittled down to the crème...

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Natasha’s Kitchen: Fowl spices

Natasha Sahu September 4, 2019

Illustration by Andrea NebhutThis past weekend, I had the absolute privilege to discover that, according to her new album, Lana Del Rey is a self-proclaimed Cinnamon Girl. I believe the difference between...

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Dear Kayla: My boyfriend thinks astrology is stupid

Kayla Padilla September 1, 2019

Illustration by Ren Rader"My boyfriend says that astrology is stupid, and I shouldn't use it to try to understand our relationship better. How do I get him to like it more?" —KarenIt seems some people...

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Respect women on their own merits

Victoria Stringer August 29, 2019
When a woman hangs out with heterosexual men, she is viewed (more or less) in one of two ways: as a sexual object, or as another man
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We help fuel the Amazonian fires

Richard Reed August 29, 2019

Illustration by Genevieve HumphreysWorld attention is focused on the devastating fires ravaging the Amazon rainforest. Seventy-six thousand separate fires have started this year, more than 10,000 in...

Plant your own peace

Plant your own peace

Dana Nichols August 29, 2019

Illustration by Noelle BarreraMy first year at Trinity was an emotional rollercoaster. Unfortunately, my rollercoaster had more low points than high ones. In the fall, my depression and anxiety got the...

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A Summer with Dr. Fly

Kayla Padilla August 29, 2019

Photo provided by Kayla PadillaThis summer I studied abroad in Belize through Texas Tech's Field School in Maya Archaeology study abroad program. We excavated an average of seven hours per day, and during...

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Only those qualified should talk abortion

Bella Spangher August 29, 2019

Illustration by Andrea NebhutImagine if Student A asked Student B the question “What do you think about the United States’ increasing abortion restrictions?” while waiting for their Spanish...

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Natasha’s Kitchen: High Eggs-pectations

Natasha Sahu August 22, 2019
What do eggs have to do with the American Dream?
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Resist the urge to do everything

Natalia Salas August 22, 2019

Illustration by Andrea NebhutI’ve recently become increasingly aware of how obsessed we are with productivity. We often brag about how busy we are and how little sleep we get. In fact, 40 percent...

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Confessions of a Centrist

Ben Falcon August 21, 2019

Illustration by Ren RaderIt never bothered me much in the past; in fact, I quite liked playing the role of the contrarian sometimes. People’s discomfort and confusion with my centrist ideology have...

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Open letter to the Bell Center

Isabella Rizzo May 2, 2019
The rule that requires students to cover their midriff is unfounded and obsolete