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Chronic traumatic encephalopathy and violence in football

Jeff Sullivan October 30, 2015

If you knew of a specific activity that caused memory loss, confusion, impaired judgment, impulse control problems, aggression, depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, parkinsonism and, eventually, progressive...

A relection on islamophobia as a stiffling narrative

October 23, 2015

I read with interest the piece called ""˜Isl¬¬amophobia' narrative stifles alternatives," by my good colleague, professor David Crockett. He mentioned many things but his starting as well as finishing...

Traveling without traveling

October 23, 2015

I've always had the travel bug. A constant desire to see,and experience something new. A wanderlust. I've been blessed to have already seen many different places in the world, which is an opportunity...

Three things I saw online this week.

Callum Squires October 23, 2015

Three things that I've seen online this week have affected me deeply. One was an article that explained Trinity was one of three private schools in Texas who have opposed the new campus open carry laws....

The biggest myths of the mad October

Nikita Chirkov October 23, 2015

After a brief and exciting diversion, it is time to get back to the geopolitical. So many things have happened in the world during the past couple of weeks that it is almost difficult to know where to...

How to talk about politics at college

October 23, 2015

Honestly, I was thrilled by the number of responses that Nikita Chirkov's opinion piece covering the Prejudice Today talks drew from fellow students. It makes me glad that people do in fact care about...

I’m Not Afraid to Talk About Abortion

October 23, 2015

When I was in eighth grade, we were required in my class of 14 students at a private Montessori school to write a persuasive essay on an issue we cared about. Even at age 13, I felt a pull in the core...

Teers, sweat and blood: the ongoing Greek Life battle

October 10, 2015

Stand aside child discipline and John McAfee, let's talk about something important. Greek life. Wait, don't turn the page. This is important we swear. We know you've heard it all before, and may be disenfranchised...

A defense of the Prejudice Panel

Anne Bellville October 10, 2015

As I'm sure you're all now aware, Trinity Progressives (in association with TDC) held a Prejudice Panel to discuss "prejudice and the ways it manifests itself from a variety of perspectives." While it...

How to push your beliefs at an inappropriate venue

Joseph Khalaf October 10, 2015

I'd like to begin by admitting that your title says it all. "Prejudice today: how to reaffirm what you already believe." I completely agree. But what did you expect? Trinity Progressives and Trinity...

Don’t compare or even try

Courtney Justus October 10, 2015

During the second half of high school, I understood that if I wanted to go to college in the United States, I would have to work very hard to get scholarships and grants that would help me pay my way through...

Reflections on “Prejudice Today”

Jeff Sullivan October 10, 2015

On September 30 I attended "Prejudice Today," a discussion-based event organized by the on campus groups Trinity Progressives and the Trinity Diversity Connection. The main topic of conversation was...