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Academic racism is everyone’s problem

Academic racism is everyone’s problem

Colin Houston, Opinion Columnist September 15, 2023

Most people have an eminent desire to not be a part of racism in any capacity, but the world we’re living in makes that nearly impossible. The world’s flow of money and information runs through colonial...

Beyond roads and runways: The high-speed rail challenge

Beyond roads and runways: The high-speed rail challenge

Faysal Al-Zand, Opinion Columnist September 15, 2023

Rail travel curiously remains a marginal presence in American visions of future transportation, with the spotlight instead fixed on self-driving cars and the enduring dominance of air travel. Nevertheless,...

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,...

“Coates Kiosks are not what We Ordered”

“Coates Kiosks are not what We Ordered”

Daniel Itkins, Pulse Reporter September 7, 2023

Gravitating toward a “modern” campus, the university installed touch screens over the summer in the Coates Student Center. Although the screens replaced the humans that work behind the counter, you...

Top Republican Debate candidates were Trump-faced

Top Republican Debate candidates were Trump-faced

A Trump-less Republican primary debate, yet his shadow lingered over the night and the party
Emma Power, Opinion Columnist September 7, 2023

The first Republican I remember on the national stage was Mitt Romney when he ran against President Barack Obama for president in 2012. During his campaign, he seemed like a “normal” politician to...

The Texas power grid is failing — again

The Texas power grid is failing — again

Riya Vankamamidi, Opinion Columnist September 7, 2023

Heat waves in Texas this summer have claimed the lives of at least 13 people, likely an underestimate considering last summer’s death toll reached around 300. This comes as no surprise when taking into...

It’s 90 seconds to midnight

It’s 90 seconds to midnight

Colin Houston, Opinion Columnist August 31, 2023

“The Trustees also recognize that on very rare occasions, a continued investment may be so morally reprehensible that such investment would necessitate the University’s divestment.” This is an excerpt...

Algorithms and anemoia: Crafting your media experience in the digital age

Algorithms and anemoia: Crafting your media experience in the digital age

Faysal Al-Zand, Opinion Columnist August 31, 2023

‘Anemoia’ is a term coined by John Koenig, which refers to a feeling of nostalgia for a time or a place one has never known. A prevalent trend in the internet generation involves a romanticization...

Oppenheimer’s surprisingly sympathetic portrayal of communism

Oppenheimer’s surprisingly sympathetic portrayal of communism

Christopher Nolan’s new blockbuster is a break from a century of anti-communist American media. Spoilers ahead.
Jack Maxwell, Opinion Columnist August 31, 2023

Since the 1917 Russian Revolution, the American film industry has been overwhelmingly anti-communist. For example, Hollywood famously blacklisted suspected communist sympathizers during Ronald Reagan’s...

One giant leap for India, one small step for the rest of the world.

One giant leap for India, one small step for the rest of the world.

Low budget, no problem: India makes it to the moon
Diya Contractor, Copy Editor August 31, 2023

On Aug. 23, Indian rocket Chandrayaan-3 lit up the dark side of the moon for the first time in history. India beat out every world superpower and won the race to the south pole of the moon, leading humanity...

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...

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