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Dr. Singh speaks with a group of students regarding Trump's recent travel ban

The importance of empathy

Dr. Simran Jeet Singh February 16, 2017

Let me start by stating the obvious "” there's a lot going on in our country right now. One of the toughest challenges in moments like these is the tension between wanting to be helpful and feeling...

In six words: white women need to do more

In six words: white women need to do more

Sarah Haley February 16, 2017

This academic year, there has been a notable improvement in the inclusion and representation of black excellence in speakers at Trinity. We've been moved by Nikki Giovanni, inspired by Michael Sam, entertained...

Make your gift

Make your gift

Brenna Hill and Natalie Belew February 16, 2017

Attention, seniors! We, Brenna Hill and Natalie Belew, come to you as classmates, friends, and the Senior Gift Committee Co-Chairs for the Class of 2017. It is surreal that we will be graduating in only...

A message to "satirists": do better

A message to “satirists”: do better

Jeff Sullivan February 16, 2017

Once a year, The Trinitonian opens its pages to satirical articles. The issue is named the Trinibonian, and it offers students gifted with the skills of wit, humor and taste the opportunity to apply them...

Not-so-Super Bowl

Not-so-Super Bowl

Callum Squires February 9, 2017

What a let down. It all started so nicely. 21-0, 28-3. I was happy! Like, really really really happy! Brady choking, throwing a pick six "¦ my house was rocking with celebrations. And then it all went...

Picture Jesus at Trinity

Picture Jesus at Trinity

Mia Garza February 9, 2017

I often regard Jesus of Nazareth as one of my role models. Despite whatever religious standpoint you may have, Jesus' overall value as a person during his life on Earth was one of undoubted goodness. I...

Sen. Cornyn's Office

Sen. Cornyn’s Office

Gabriel Levine February 9, 2017

Amid talk of powerful lobby groups, wealthy donors and illegal zoning, it's often easy to forget that America is a representative democracy. Despite these real flaws though, your representatives are still...

Spring break

Spring break

Alexander Jacobs February 9, 2017

College is a time of self-exploration, self-improvement, hard work and perseverance. We want to find out who we are while simultaneously learning practical things about the world and our future. A popular...

Sugar-coated thoughts

Sugar-coated thoughts

Editorial Staff February 9, 2017

Love ballads, a hint of cynicism and candy cravings are in the air this week as we prepare our Valentine's Day issue. In the spirit of the holiday of love "” and candy "” we decided to stick to that...

Wisteria and hysteria

Wisteria and hysteria

Robert Blystone February 9, 2017

Six degrees of separation provides the impetus for this writing. Karinthy is credited for the idea that any two people in the world can be connected by a maximum of six steps (1929). Let's begin this journey...

Forward together

Forward together

Jacob Spitz February 9, 2017

In his recent speech at Trinity, David Cameron made the point that as our society has continued moving forward, we have left some people behind. Those on the left, who have been left financially, and those...

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Read it and Wepa

Point Counterpoint February 2, 2017

Negative By Emlynn Smith 2:10 p.m.  I have a class in 20 minutes. I haven't had time to to eat anything. Halfway through filling out my Freshii order form, I realize I need to print out something for...