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Are Supreme Court justices superheroes?

John Hermann March 22, 2013

As an undergraduate student, I was attracted to studying the United States Supreme Court because I incorrectly perceived that our nation's highest tribunal's central role is to protect minorities from...

Letter to the Editor: Mistakes embarrassing, disservice to readers

guest columnists March 22, 2013

Dear Editor, As a professor who has also published in popular print media, I know that typos are inevitable no matter how many times an issue has been proofread: that's just the nature of deadlines...

"Triniland" by Sarah Fulton

Staff Editorial: Down with the bollards

Editorial Staff March 1, 2013

On Feb. 5, Dennis Ahlburg, president of the university, and Gary Logan, associate vice president for finance and administration, decided to uphold director of facilities services John Greene's decision...

Letter to the editor: Students and faculty should take part in facilities planning

guest columnists March 1, 2013

I was very glad to see the prominently-placed story on the Fire Equipment Access Plan in last week's Trinitonian. The proposed project would have a dramatic effect on the character of Upper Campus. Indeed,...

From marijuana to french fries, stories from London, Belgium and Amsterdam

Rachel Puckett March 1, 2013

Let's start here: I'm currently studying abroad in London where the skies are gray, the teeth are crooked and everything is incredible and sarcastic and I didn't realize I could love a country that wasn't...

"Mabee Life" by Sarah Fulton

Staff Editorial: The call of duty

Editorial Staff February 22, 2013

Members of the community may question our decision to run this week's front-page story, "Allegations involving APO members reveal internal strife," which covers allegations of bullying, harassment...

Part II: So you want a recommendation?

John Hermann February 22, 2013

My last column focused on how you should ask for a letter of recommendation. This one explains what I want from you when writing that letter. When I sit down to write an argument on your behalf, I need...

Faceoff: ASR Presidential Candidates

guest columnists February 22, 2013

JUSTIN ADLER My name is Justin Adler. I am Junior accounting major with a minor in sport management. I was born in Queens, New York but mostly grew up in a small town in New Jersey (and no, New Jersey...

Riding the struggle bus

Gabrielle Shayeb February 22, 2013

It is with great trepidation that I write the words you are about to read. In doing so, I will be admitting my biggest fear of all time and will have to thus enter into a period of pensive self-reflection...

"Millie Finds Love" by Sarah Fulton

Staff Editorial: ASR is in your hands

Editorial Staff February 15, 2013

In the Oct. 5 editorial, "Voting is sexy," we encouraged you to get out and vote for the next President of the United States, arguing that there were real issues impacting our livelihood that needed...

Naming love: the significance of labels

Kelly Carlisle February 15, 2013

I was raised by my grandmother Spence, and the woman I believe was her partner, Dee, from when I was a baby until I was four. Almost every memory I have of Spence also involves Dee, including my memory...

Concert for the Cure president responds

guest columnists February 15, 2013

I read with interest last week's column and editorial about Concert for the Cure. While I appreciate the discussion, you've raised additional questions necessary to address. Your editorial noted that...