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Reduce, reuse, ReWear

Reduce, reuse, ReWear

Give your clothes a second chance
Ava Peinhardt, Opinion Editor September 15, 2023

Tucked away in the Tiger’s Den of the Coates Student Center, there’s a little alcove filled with steel racks, hangers and clothes that are free for the Trinity community to take. The ReWear Closet,...

Get it right: Attack the opinion, not the person

Get it right: Attack the opinion, not the person

And if you’re able to do that, I might actually listen to what you’re saying
Diya Contractor, Copy Editor August 31, 2023

It’s all too predictable that the fall of an influential figure gives a microphone to ignorant individuals to speak their true thoughts. Whenever a feasible excuse to scrutinize someone’s behavior...

Think twice before booking your next island vacation

Think twice before booking your next island vacation

Hawaii has never been your utopia
Ashwini Vivek, Opinion Columnist August 31, 2023

With its sparkling water, swaying palm trees and exciting wildlife, Hawaii entices people from all over the world to vacation on its beaches. People flock to resorts and hotels, desperate for a place that...

Cassidy Maclean, sophomore, attended Swift's show in Houston.

Sidewalk Symposium: A not so Cruel Summer

Students share the impact Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour made on their summer.
Omar Ratrut, Pulse Reporter August 31, 2023

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour made its monumental debut in March 2023. The landmark performance commemorating each of Swift’s 10 albums or “eras” amassed a historic audience that took pop culture by...

Staying cool as the shows bring the heat

Staying cool as the shows bring the heat

Tips from Trinity students on how to stay safe during the summer concert season
Aubrey Jackson, Arts & Entertainment Reporter August 31, 2023

Despite record-breaking temperatures, this summer’s heat has not stopped music lovers from going to concerts, even at outdoor venues. While personal safety is a factor at any concert or large gathering,...

The stories and highlights of the Women's World Cup: What it means for the future of women’s soccer

The stories and highlights of the Women’s World Cup: What it means for the future of women’s soccer

Drama and intrigue made the ninth rendition of the Women’s World Cup such a pivotal event for women’s soccer.
Scott Lebo, Sports Reporter August 31, 2023

The ninth Women's World Cup came to a close on Aug. 20 after the Spanish women’s national team defeated the English team by a score of 1-0, earning the Spanish team their first title. This tournament,...

"Barbie” is not a revolutionary masterclass in feminism

“Barbie” is not a revolutionary masterclass in feminism

Basic feminist ideas may be reductive but they still introduce audiences to some feminism
Lottie Correia, Arts Reporter August 31, 2023

Although “Barbie” displays feminist ideas, it lacks intersectionality and simplifies what it means to be a woman or person assigned female at birth (AFAB) living under patriarchy. The film sticks to...

Sidewalk Symposium — Senior Spotlight

Alejandra Gerlach, Managing Editor April 27, 2023

As the school year draws to a close and students begin preparing for summer plans, the Class of 2023 is looking forward to entering the world diplomas in hand. The Trinitonian asked senior students around...

President Vanessa Beasley engages in volunteer activities with other students in honor of her inauguration.

Vanessa Beasley’s first year maintains new momentum

Trinity’s 20th president and the administration reflect on the progress of the past year
Samara Gerstle, News Reporter April 27, 2023

“Fun, busy and energizing.” These were the words that Vanessa Beasley, president of Trinity, used to describe her first year on campus. Beasley accepted the position in 2022, and her arrival on...

The Chapman Center has been the site of ongoing construction during the 2022 schoolyear.

Construction, pipes and what’s coming soon

Overview of the major events and construction projects on campus this year
Monica Martinez, News Reporter April 27, 2023

At the beginning of the year, the only constant was change. Construction trucks, orange cones and yellow caution tape separated the new from the old. Cardiac Hill was closed and signs for “alternative...

Senior Column: 3 years of extras

Senior Column: 3 years of extras

Logan Crews, Editor-in-Chief April 27, 2023

I said goodbye to Trinity three years ago. Within two days of the news that COVID was not only interrupting our spring break but shutting down our university for the rest of the semester, I had driven...

Triumphs of Trinity athletics in the 2022-23 season

Triumphs of Trinity athletics in the 2022-23 season

Coaches reflect on the statistical highlights and honors from this year’s Tiger sports
Nicholas Chen, Sports reporter April 27, 2023

Another season, another year of triumphs and defeats written into the history of Trinity athletics. Here are some highlights from the NCAA Division III athletic teams from the 2022-23 academic year. Diving...