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Two Views: Is social media activism actually working?

Two Views: Is social media activism actually working?

Colin Houston and Jacob Palmer March 21, 2024

Jacob Palmer: Information and ideas can be shared faster than ever to massive audiences through social media. Its decentralized structure lends itself to discourse on subjects that might not be normally...

The FBI’s historical bias against Black activists

The FBI’s historical bias against Black activists

What the release of Aretha Franklin’s files says about racism in the federal government
Angelina D'Elia, Arts and Entertainment Reporter September 29, 2022

Thanks to the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act (FOIA), individuals have the right to request information about themselves and regulate the government’s recordkeeping and disclosure practices. Records...

The need for inclusive language in abortion activism

The need for inclusive language in abortion activism

Logan Crews, Managing Editor September 9, 2021

Despite my anger, grief, frustration and every other negative emotion possible, I’ve had a hard time talking about Texas’ new law largely banning abortions that occur after six weeks of pregnancy....

Aramark is the provider for all of Trinity’s food services including Mabee dining hall. The goal of Tigers Against Aramark is the termination of Trinity’s contract with the company due to its ties to the prison industrial complex. Photo credit: Trinitonian archive

Students push to end Aramark contract

Sarah Fisher October 14, 2020
Tigers Against Aramark publish report and petitions, speak out at SGA meeting
Photo credit: Gabrielle Rodriguez

The Trinity Way sparks campus dialogue on discrimination

Rachel Poovathoor September 9, 2020
Started in July, the collective shares students' anonymous and identified accounts of discrimination, harm.
A message to Danny Anderson and the Board of Trustees: Divest.

A message to Danny Anderson and the Board of Trustees: Divest.

Ethan Crane April 30, 2020
A case for Trinity's divestment from fossil fuels
Photo credit: Genevieve Humphreys

Patriotism is more than just worshiping the Stars and Stripes

Logan Crews April 13, 2020
Opposing something you view as unjust in your country is patriotic too
A case for divestment from fossil fuels

A case for divestment from fossil fuels

Joshua Anaya March 19, 2020
The first rule of holes: if you find yourself in one, stop digging.
TFL display prompts alternative signs

TFL display prompts alternative signs

Kara Killinger February 27, 2020
Both sides of abortion debate express their opinions, support for free speech
The dos and don'ts of social media activism

The dos and don’ts of social media activism

Logan Crews February 13, 2020
When it comes to activism online, it's easy to fall into habits that do more harm than good. Before you hit the "share" button, ask yourself a few things.

Trinity should help combat homelessness in San Antonio

Ethan Crane January 23, 2020
Trinity has the ability to aid San Antonio's homelessness crisis using the residence halls that are vacant for approximately three months out of the year.
Photo credit: Andrea Nebhut

What you can actually do about climate change

Victoria Stringer September 24, 2019
Do not allow yourself to be a pessimist; instead, channel your stress about the environment into productive action