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Gaining valuable experience from 30 feet under the ground

Curtis Segarra November 29, 2018

Trinity students know the importance of getting real-world experience and exposure outside of the classroom. But, for some majors, what “exposure” means can be totally unexpected. For students interested...

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Remember when you wanted what you currently have?

Evan Chambless November 28, 2018

As I write this, it’s November 22 — Thanksgiving Day. I am sitting alone on a hostel bed in Budapest, and all I can think about is the glorious day when I board the plane headed for home. I...

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Classes on diversity and social justice are necessary

Natalia Salas November 15, 2018

It’s no secret that the U.S. education system is fundamentally flawed in more ways than I can write in one or even thousands of columns. From our shameful teacher salaries to our overwhelming need to...

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The troubling effects of volunteer journalism

Kara Killinger November 15, 2018

When I first arrived at the University of Edinburgh for my semester abroad, I knew I wouldn’t have time to get involved in many clubs — or “societies” as they say here — since...

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In defense of my existence: We belong and will be heard

Kayla Padilla November 8, 2018

It has been brought to my attention that I am quite … controversial. In my natural, outspoken state, it seems my mere voice has incensed quite a number of people. Evidently, sharing my experiences as...

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Learning to embrace my asexuality

Natasha Sahu November 8, 2018

This past February, the Trinitonian published Elise Hester’s open letter about her asexuality. From then up until this point, I’ve been on my own journey to figuring out my sexuality — or possibly...

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Continuing the debate: Capitalism, communism, Mao

Ian Dill November 8, 2018

The recent article published by Maddie D’Iorio in defense of Tigers for Liberty’s “Commie Cookies” display is worth reading. It clearly establishes that Tigers for Liberty (TFL) is concerned with...

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Lost without a party: Voting while Catholic

Luke Ayers November 8, 2018

This is a jointly-written article from two writers who have, shall we say, slightly differing political leanings. One of us used to be president of Tigers for Liberty and espouses traditionalist conservative...

Our relationship relies on mutual trust

Our relationship relies on mutual trust

Editorial Board November 2, 2018

As a reader, you might not always consider how you are in a symbiotic relationship with your college newspaper.A lot of our work depends on you, our readers. It's not always easy to be your source of...

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Spring seniors lack voting power in SGA

Benjamin Gonzalez November 2, 2018
But is it an injustice or a necessary adjustment?
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Beyond the mountains of despair

San Williams November 1, 2018

Recent events of violence and hatred are so disheartening. In the wake of the pipe bombs targeting Democratic Party leaders and supporters, the killing of two African Americans in Louisville, Kentucky,...

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In defense of TFL: Cookies don’t compare to communism

Maddie D'iorio October 24, 2018

In this column, I hope to clear up some of the misconceptions around Tigers for Liberty’s (TFL) tabling last week on the subject of Mao’s founding of the People’s Republic of China. I’ve...