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Trinity’s nanny state is exactly what you asked for

Manfred Wendt September 18, 2017

Progressives at Trinity have much to be thankful for this year. The progressive nanny state at Trinity has taken a surprisingly large jump in size, especially compared to the years past. The nanny state...

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From the Editors’ Desk: Trinity’s tight-lipped response to DACA’s rescission is good and bad

Editorial Staff September 14, 2017

In early March, a letter drafted by a number of Trinity employees was spread throughout the ranks of students, faculty and staff. Dated February 28, 2017, the document was titled "Petition to make Trinity...

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DACA Dreamers’ realities

Micaela Hoffman September 13, 2017

As a follow up to my article last week, where I interviewed a DACA recipient in San Antonio, this week I take a deeper look into what and why this is something pertinent to the Trinity community. The...

Go Greek!

Go Greek!

Jeremy Allen September 13, 2017

My Trinity journey began as an eager 18 year old, unsure of my major, my future or what people meant by "the magic stones." Between navigating classes, meeting new hallmates and exploring the food scene...

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Fight the power, not each other

Camille Reyes September 13, 2017

Progressives "” people who care about social justice "” have a public relations problem of our own making. After more than 20 years practicing and studying public relations, I know a crisis when I...

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Why immigration is regulated

Manfred Wendt September 12, 2017

Discussions pertaining to immigration are often some of the hardest discussions one can have in politics. Often times, both sides talk completely past the other. The conservative says she wants legal immigration,...

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Answering the teach-in’s questions

Cristian Vargas September 12, 2017

Last Friday, I had the privilege of speaking to several students at the Senate Bill 4 teach-in in Coates University Center. Admittedly, I had not originally planned on doing so, but was given the opportunity...

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The tarnished present of Spain: Gaffner abroad

Soleil Gaffner September 12, 2017

This week on Soleil's Adventures in Spain, I realize how grateful I am that I was able to experience study abroad through Trinity. The program organizers, Trinity's own Bladimir Ruiz, Rosana Blanco-Cano...

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Remastering religious traditions for a secular life

Gabriel Levine September 12, 2017

American society is becoming non-religious at an ever-increasing rate. A 2017 study from the University of Kentucky estimated that as many as 26 percent of Americans are atheists and Pew polling has shown...

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Why parent Trinity adults?

John Croxton September 8, 2017

Judging by the editorial pages of some newspapers, many colleges have become bastions of intolerance against the very idea of free expression. They coddle their prickly, self-righteous student bodies to...

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From the Editors’ Desk: First as tragedy, then as farce

Editorial Staff September 7, 2017

There was once a time when students' access to campus was controlled by two simple variables: whether you had a key to your dorm, and whether the building's doors were unlocked. In 2001, the Association...

DACA recipient shares his fears for future

DACA recipient shares his fears for future

Micaela Hoffman September 7, 2017

September 5 was the already-delayed date for Trump to announce his plans for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. The DACA program allows "˜Dreamers' to apply for work permits, study...