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The #MeToo moment: Time to re-examine our worldviews

The #MeToo moment: Time to re-examine our worldviews

David Pooley February 26, 2018

We finally — finally! — seem to be at a watershed moment for the abolition of tacit acceptance of rampant sexual harassment. It has been a long time coming, and there is reason for cautious optimism...

An atheist’s answer to Alex

An atheist’s answer to Alex

Alexander Bradley February 25, 2018

Atheist here, responding to Alexander Jacobs’ question addressed to atheists: “What specific evidence would make you believe in God?” Allow me to begin by stating that these views are mine and mine...

photo provided by Gina Tam

History classes teach empathy, too

Gina Tam February 25, 2018

“Why should I take a history class, Dr. Tam?” Indeed, this question is one that those of us in the humanities often are forced to address. In a world where our college graduates are increasingly...

President Danny Anderson

TU Pres: Diversity & inclusion follow dignity, respect

Danny Anderson February 21, 2018

February is Black History Month. Like colleges and universities across the country, Trinity University is marking this national observance with events and educational opportunities. The Trinity University...

Let's change the advising system

Let’s change the advising system

Jonah Wendt February 15, 2018

Our current advising system is broken. It provides no incentive for getting it right. At least for the most part. Each year, a handful of professors receive awards for being good advisers. However, this...

World-wide concerns for international students

World-wide concerns for international students

Robert Seese February 15, 2018

As of the 2017 fall semester, Trinity enrolled 141 international students from 42 different countries. International students, in this case, are students who are citizens of other countries and are studying...

illustration by Andrea Nebhut

Squirrels of Trinity are feeling unappreciated

Squirrels of Trinity February 14, 2018

Hello Trinity, it’s us, the squirrels. We haven’t talked much; however, we need to chat. We see you walking by, going about your day, in and out and in, and out; yet, rarely do you engage us; rarely,...

Porn, casual sex and the #MeToo movement

Porn, casual sex and the #MeToo movement

Maddie D'iorio February 14, 2018

Co-signed by Luke Ayers When the stories of sexual assault, harassment and general impropriety began to surface, often with #MeToo, neither of us were particularly surprised. We really, really wanted...

Illustration by Julia Poage, staff illustrator

St. Valentine and religious misappropriation

Andrew Kinney February 14, 2018

Arguments on cultural and religious appropriation are a popular topic at Trinity and have been featured multiple times in the Trinitonian. Questioning the circumstances in which one can wear dreadlocks...

illustration by Andrea Nebhut, staff illustrator

Trinity’s arduous professor-picking process

Casey Fuller February 11, 2018

Trinity has pretty awesome professors. Perhaps you’ve noticed this? Professors whose novels come out on Vintage Books. Professors who are the Poet Laureate of the State of Texas. Professors spirited-off...

Some members of the 2017-2018 Greek Council executive board pose together by Miller Fountain during Bid Day 2017. Co-author Claire Poland stands second from the left. photo by Daniel Conrad

A farewell from the 2017-2018 Greek Council executives

Claire Poland January 28, 2018

As Bid Day quickly approaches, Greek Council has been busy preparing to welcome all the New Active Classes of 2018. This process has allowed us to reflect back on the past year on Greek Council, and for...