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Disaster doesn’t care about politics in Texas

Disaster doesn’t care about politics in Texas

Texans suffering from the wildfires in the Panhandle need more help, not hate
Caleb Reed, Sports Editor March 7, 2024

Texas is on fire. Igniting on Monday, Feb. 26, the Smokehouse Creek Fire quickly grew into the largest wildfire in Texas history. After reaching only 44% containment by press time, it has burned over 1...

Can tech companies stop ruining AI for everyone?

Can tech companies stop ruining AI for everyone?

Colin Houston, Opinion Columnist March 7, 2024

Nearly a year and a half ago, I wrote an article about the dangers of and ethical concerns posed by the surge in popularity of art generated by artificial intelligence (AI). In it, I called for more regulation...

Is tenure the solution to academic censorship?

Is tenure the solution to academic censorship?

Riya Vankamamidi and Diya Contractor March 7, 2024

Tenure is an indefinite academic appointment, the impetus of which is to prevent teachers from being fired without due cause or reason. Historically, tenure was instituted to provide academic freedom to...

TU MSA: So long as there is occupation

TU MSA: So long as there is occupation

TU MSA, Guest Columnist February 29, 2024

Morgan Powers’ “Letter to the Editor” is paradigmatic of the consequences of writing on a subject that one has no prior knowledge of. The comparison between Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP)...

MANUAL shows systemic inadequacy of mental health care

MANUAL shows systemic inadequacy of mental health care

Jack Maxwell, Opinion Columnist February 29, 2024

As part of its flagship mental health initiative funded by SGA last semester, Trinity’s Wellness Services has partnered with MANUAL, a mental health app and website focused on improving the mental well-being...

Accommodations aren’t unfair, the system is

Accommodations aren’t unfair, the system is

Riya Vankamamidi, Opinion Columnist February 22, 2024

I feel like a drone. Wake up, go to class, work on assignments, eat food (optional), go to sleep (optional), repeat. Carving out time to socialize, take care of myself or just take a deep breath seems...

It doesn’t end with boycotts (but they don’t hurt, either)

It doesn’t end with boycotts (but they don’t hurt, either)

Ashwini Vivek, Opinion Columnist February 22, 2024

Starbucks drinkers around the world wait on the edge of their seats each year for the holiday season to roll around. With new drinks and special cups, the chain draws in plenty of attention and money....

I’m standing up for myself, not causing a scene

I’m standing up for myself, not causing a scene

I don’t care if it’s not worth a fight - I’m going to advocate for myself anyway
Diya Contractor, Opinion Editor February 22, 2024

Maybe I’m not always the problem. It’s hard to trust yourself when you’ve been taught that your thoughts and feelings are wrong your whole life. I’ve been told not to stand up for myself, that...

The Mona Lisa covered in soup color

An art historian’s perspective on the souping of the Mona Lisa

Vivian Le, Social Media Coordinator February 15, 2024

Art vandalism is nothing if not polarizing, and it’s a topic I deal with a lot as an art history major who aspires to work in museums. It’s weird to be expected to denounce art vandalism just because...

The winner of the water bottle war

The winner of the water bottle war

Why Nalgene comes out on top
Jacob Palmer, Opinion Columnist February 15, 2024

A cold war rages in the world of water bottles. Many have an aggressive brand allegiance, whether it be to Klean Kanteen, Hydro Flask, Yeti or Stanley. 2019 saw the rise of the Hydro Flask, and late 2023...

Colonialism and genocide don’t have two sides

Colonialism and genocide don’t have two sides

Trinity needs to speak for the side of justice regarding Israel’s campaign in Gaza
Colin Houston, Opinion Columnist February 15, 2024

A population of 2.3 million people, 47% of whom are children, are being relentlessly bombed, shot at, deprived of shelter and starved to death every day. Tens of thousands are dead, and our government...

Letter to the Editor: Morgan Powers, ’27

Morgan Powers, Guest Columnist February 15, 2024

Hi there! I saw the article on Claudine Gay and had some comments. Alexis Ibarra's opinion has a couple of central problems. First off, the idea that Republicans were “digging up her past as a student"...