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illustration by Yessenia Lopez, staff illustrator

“Abstinence is always 100 percent effective”

Kathleen Creedon February 4, 2018

Abstinence. That’s the advice given in the two-week sex ed program offered at my private Catholic middle school, St. Peter Prince of the Apostles. The program was called Worth the Wait, and it was only...

Elise Hester, video producer, can have her cake and eat it too. illustration by Andrea Nebhut

Dear Friend

Elise Hester February 4, 2018

Dear Friend, A year ago, I joked about not liking boys or girls and a friend — who is named after a container — responded by saying I might be asexual. He was right. I left lunch to Google "asexual"...

illustration by Julia Poage

Silver linings for people in long-distance relationships on Valentine’s Day

Maggie Lupo February 2, 2018

For people in a long-distance relationship, Valentine’s Day can feel like a cruel joke. It seems like every other ad features a couple going on a date — or exchanging a gift, sharing a motivated kiss,...

graphic by Tyler Herron

Falling in love in Hong Kong

Gina Tam January 29, 2018

On our first date, he bought me a mooncake. We strolled through the park behind New Town Plaza, a sprawling commercial metropolis only two train stops from my residence at the Chinese University of...

Best For Trinity 2018

Best For Trinity 2018

Editorial Staff January 17, 2018

Winner: Bird Bakery Finalists: Bakery Lorraine, Nothing Bundt Cakes OK, I get it — the cupcakes are delicious. The tables are twee. And the latte is filled with enough sugar to make it more dessert...

Illustration by Andrea Nebut and Tyler Herron

Is a picture really worth a thousand calories?

Georgie Riggs and Evan Chambless November 29, 2017

Have you ever driven halfway across town for a subpar, overpriced, yet maddeningly appealing food item that Instagram seduced you into buying? It’s an experience that most of us have probably fallen...

Trinity students enjoy traditional Spanish tapas. photo provided by Soleil Gaffner

On tapa the world: Gaffner on traditional Spanish food

Soleil Gaffner November 10, 2017

While in Spain, I have tried my fair share of Spanish cuisine. I’ve learned that seafood, olive oil and pork are incredibly popular in most Spanish foods. Unfortunately, I’ve finally hit that wall...

Pizza Classics, a fan-favorite of Trinity students, was given an 88 out of 100 in their health inspections recently. Despite this, students prefer the restaurant to on-campus dining like Mabee Dining Hall. Photo by Chloe Sonnier

Bad health inspection scores do not deter students

Kaylie King November 8, 2017

Pizza Classics, a restaurant close to campus that is beloved by the Trinity community, recently received an 88 out of 100 on its health inspection. Pizza Classics management refused to comment on the rating....

photo by Miguel Webber

Thoughts from abroad: Celebrating Halloween in Spain

Soleil Gaffner October 26, 2017

Studying abroad is one of those once-in-a-lifetime opportunities that is hard to pass up. But missing your favorite American holidays while abroad will always make you think twice. Halloween is undoubtedly...

illustration by Yessenia Lopez

Students reflect on not celebrating Halloween

Kaylie King October 26, 2017

As Halloween approaches, many students are excited for the holiday and are making plans to celebrate. However, some students either choose not to celebrate or grew up not celebrating, and view Halloween...

Tayler Weathers, sophomore psychology and classical studies major, models her last-minute Wednesday Addams look. photo by Stephen Sumrall-Orsak

Last-minute costumes

October 26, 2017

As Halloween approaches, many Trinity students are finding themselves without a spooky costume. We procrastinators have put off finding a costume for so long that now we find ourselves scrambling to throw...

Counterpoint: DIY or buy? Buy!

Counterpoint: DIY or buy? Buy!

Gabriel Levine October 26, 2017

Halloween is approaching once again, and with it comes the spooky, terrifying dilemma: Should you buy a costume or make your own? For creative types, especially those who own a wide variety of strange...