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Editorial: Marching through the semester

Editorial Staff March 28, 2014

As the month of March draws to a close, the Trinitonian feels that it is important to reflect upon it. In the past 30 days, Trinity has hosted writers and poets. The administration has heard petitions...

The importance of preseverance

Coleen Grissom March 28, 2014

Resourcefulness and perseverance have always fascinated me.  My father possessed both these qualities  and made him a hero in my eyes.  For years I was wishy-washy about whether I should emulate those...

Keeping up what you love

Lauren Schroeter March 28, 2014

I used to draw a lot, and though I won't state any definitive judgements on whether I was good or bad, I certainly wasn't the best, though I did rather enjoy myself.  Though I drew all the time, I never...

Medina’s Trinity bucket list

Cynara Medina March 28, 2014

Almost two years ago, Megan Julian invited me to write a column for the Trinitonian. At the time, she was managing editor of the paper. Though I don't have that email anymore, I remember it well. I was...

Editorial: Spring back from spring break

Editorial Staff March 21, 2014

Ah, the first week back from spring break. What a terrible, confusing and upsetting time. Depending on how you handled yourself over the break, you are some combination of the following: dead tired, hungover,...

Spring Broken in Texas

Callum Squires March 21, 2014

So, last week, I set off on my first ever spring break trip, to South Padre Island, rather anxious. In the weeks preceding our departure, multiple people had told me that I was in for a "interesting experience,"...

From pitches to field to courts: Sport in the USA

guest columnists February 28, 2014

If you could only have one "thing" in the world, what would it be? Some might say films, literature or music. But many people, including me, would say that the most important "thing" in their life...

Editorial: 2/28

Editorial Staff February 28, 2014

This week's editorial is a hodge-podge of events and happenings around campus. The Trinitonian will be on hiatus for the next two weeks, so we are trying to cram as much information and reflection into...

Celebrating Opportunities Here

Coleen Grissom February 28, 2014

I planned a Spring Break theme for this column "“ using quotes such as Wilson's "A vacation is what you take when you can no longer take what you've been taking." But, when I realized that the phrase,...

I’ve Got Those Ted Nugent Blues

David Crockett February 28, 2014

In case you didn't know, Tuesday is primary day in Texas. For the uninitiated, that's the day Texas Democrats and Republicans vote to choose their candidates for the general election this November. That's...

The curse of a poorly timed idea

Lauren Schroeter February 28, 2014

You know, I always think of my best ideas right before I fall asleep, whether it be for an essay I need to write, a poem or a story.  For some reason, lying down with the intent to sleep clears my brain...

Editorial: Learn Together, Grow Together

Editorial Staff February 21, 2014

This week at the Trinitonian we have been thinking about mistakes and missed opportunities. A recent spate of procedural errors and sloppy reporting have required us to both print corrections and scrap...