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Stars, stripes and double standards

Stars, stripes and double standards

The concept of a plan, when it comes to “equality” in the military
Michelle Rodriguez, Pulse Reporter October 17, 2025

Nowadays, seeing an Uncle Sam poster causes a visceral reaction in most people. Which is conflicting, because I often find myself wanting to enlist when I see it. More and more people are becoming aware...

We need to say it like it is and stop censoring ourselves

We need to say it like it is and stop censoring ourselves

The rising trend of “algospeaking” challenges our approach to sensitive language
Anthony Romero, Sports Reporter October 17, 2025

A part of me died when I first heard the word “unalive” on social media about a year ago. The influencer in the video was telling a story about a conflict where someone died. Thanks to the context...

The consequences of the H-1B fee increase

The consequences of the H-1B fee increase

Increasing the H-1B fee was a half-baked idea that will drastically hurt our country
Gautam Iyer, Opinion Columnist October 10, 2025

Visas were the difference between me being a privileged student attending a private liberal arts college or never setting foot in this country. My parents were granted H-1Bs to work as temporary residents....

‘Don’t Stop Believin’ in new song releases

‘Don’t Stop Believin’ in new song releases

Is new music really ‘worse’ than old music like so many people say?
Seven Aguirre, Opinion Columnist October 10, 2025

Is newer music worse? Today it seems like this is one of the most common questions that arises when the latest hit album is released. Music is perhaps the single most universal art form that exists in...

The Texas Senate 8 bill is pointless

The Texas Senate 8 bill is pointless

The bill’s title is used as a front for its true purpose — a selfish political agenda
Gautam Iyer, Opinion Columnist October 3, 2025

How would you feel if something as simple as your ability to use a restroom of your choice was stripped by our government? While this is something the vast majority of us haven’t experienced, we should...

Nihilism: Murder in the Age of Nothing

Nihilism: Murder in the Age of Nothing

What connects a political assassination, British teens torturing children online and campus harassment campaigns?
Ariel Ramirez, Copy Editor/Opinion Columnist September 26, 2025

It begins in the digital coliseums of platforms like Instagram, X, TikTok, Twitch and Discord. It festers in subterranean online landscapes and then sometimes emerges in the real world, and it ends, usually,...

The editor's desk

Editorial: Free speech is running away

Why we schedule crash outs for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday every single week
Diya Contractor, Managing Editor September 26, 2025

I’ve written more pieces as managing editor than there have been issues this semester. Samara Gerstle, Trinitonian editor-in-chief, and I are always on-call to a staff of… 30? 40? I don’t even...

Don’t politicize Charlie Kirk’s death

Don’t politicize Charlie Kirk’s death

Celebrating or comparing Charlie Kirk’s murder is turning a blind eye to the violence against freedom of speech.
Gautam Iyer, Opinion Columnist September 26, 2025

Raise your hand if you have an old relative that, with no shame, speaks their hostile and extremist views, political ideologies, ideas or policies. Did you raise your hand? I did too. Now imagine they...

GUEST: One year later — Sobriety, BPD and me

GUEST: One year later — Sobriety, BPD and me

Stockton Lord, Guest Columnist September 19, 2025

My name is Stockton Lord. I am a student here at Trinity and a recovering alcoholic who has been clean and sober for about a year now. In that time, through the grace of God and the help of many, I was...

There really ain’t no rest for the wicked

There really ain’t no rest for the wicked

College Students' unhealthy relationships with caffeine and sleep need to change.
Seven Aguirre, Opinion Columnist September 19, 2025

“Sleep is for the weak!” is a phrase I hear all too often as a college student. We’re all very busy people — and with that, it is easy to see how adding two to three extra hours to your work day...

Defunding the AXIS program was foolish

Defunding the AXIS program was foolish

Achieving diversity in academia is about breeding innovation, not filling a quota.
Gautam Iyer, Opinion Columnist September 19, 2025

Imagine stepping into your first classes in college, eager to build momentum, only to feel lost or overwhelmed. Eager to find a sense of community and belonging in this brand-new setting, your eyes scan...

GUEST: Should we just get rid of Greek life?

GUEST: Should we just get rid of Greek life?

Chi Delta Tau member, John Ferretti shared his opinions with the Dean’s office per the new red zone guidelines. In the email he writes:
John Ferretti, Guest Columnist September 19, 2025

To the Dean and the Associate to the Dean of Students at Trinity University, I would like to take a moment to ask for clarity in response to your forceful and impulsive command of extending the red...

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