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The Student News Site of Trinity University

Trinitonian

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Navigating “Pathways” and treading water

Aaron Delwiche September 7, 2017

In last week's Trinitonian, Evan Chambless described the Pathways curriculum as "an obstacle course ... that has to be navigated while treading water with a blindfold on." I understand how she feels. As...

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Teach-in raises more questions

Manfred Wendt September 7, 2017

This past Friday, I attended a Senate Bill 4 teach-in that was put on by the philosophy department and a number of far-left organizations that have operations in San Antonio. I am not going to lie; I came...

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Happy illusions guiding us home

David Rando September 6, 2017

Isn't there is a certain enchantment that sometimes comes over us when we pass a lovely house? The sunny windows, the neat lawn, those tidy bricks and that happy bench by the front door: we drink them...

Exploring the Alhambra: Gaffner in Granada

Exploring the Alhambra: Gaffner in Granada

Soleil Gaffner August 30, 2017

Growing up in northern Virginia, I considered myself lucky to be so close to so much history. A 20-minute drive could get me to our nation's capital, and I can't tell you how many times I visited colonial...

Balancing rationality and empathy

Balancing rationality and empathy

Gabriel Levine August 30, 2017

Last summer, I was in Seattle, where recreational marijuana is legal and potent. To celebrate our country's independence, I took advantage of a July 4th sale and bought a joint for a fourth of the price...

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Clashing shades of red

Manfred Wendt August 30, 2017

The Republican primary in Texas has a reputation for being a bloody, polarizing affair. A primary is an election held before the general election by parties to determine who will be their nominee for the...

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The merits of creative failure

Nick Smetzer August 30, 2017

Classes begin, and if you're anything like me, you can already feel yourself falling back into your old routines. Sleeping as late as possible before rushing to class, gravitating towards the same three...

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First generation Pathways problems

Evan Chambless August 30, 2017

The Pathways curriculum is not as straightforward as the name suggests. As a junior, I've been attempting to navigate this curriculum with little success since its implementation in the fall of 2015. Only...

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From the Editors’ Desk: Digital for you

Editorial Staff August 23, 2017

As we ring in the new school year, it's time to set goals for the semesters ahead. Some of us aim to get good grades, while others say they'll finally visit the Bell Center "” or at least start next...

Ignorance and humility at the beginning of the school year

Ignorance and humility at the beginning of the school year

Gabriel Levine August 23, 2017

The start of the school year is a time of high motivation and even higher confidence. Students are excited about the prospect of new classes, time management seems an easy task and by the end of the semester,...

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New semester’s resolutions

Sarah Haley August 23, 2017

A few weeks ago, I was preparing to board a last-minute flight to a part of Mexico I'd never been to, along with someone I barely knew, who I'd met through a corporate intramural sports team during my...

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I’m not yet out of the country and it’s already been a journey

Soleil Gaffner August 23, 2017

Studying abroad is something that I've always pictured myself doing, even when I was a kid. I think it was because my cousin spent a gap year abroad and I thought that was way better than going to the...