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The conundrum of sustainable sports fields

The conundrum of sustainable sports fields

Environmentally friendly actions taken in sports aren’t as clear-cut as others
Nicholas Chen, Sports Reporter April 20, 2023

In sports, pollution is created in a variety of ways. From private transportation to the food that athletes receive, each part of athletic training has potential for improvements in sustainability. However,...

No, I don’t regret majoring in Geosciences

No, I don’t regret majoring in Geosciences

Earth science is necessary, important and applicable across every single field
Logan Crews, Editor-in-Chief April 20, 2023

I’m a senior geosciences (and French) major going to divinity school in the fall. Over the past month approaching graduation, I’ve heard it all. “What does religion have to do with rocks?” “Do...

Spoiler alert: I’m a plant killer

Spoiler alert: I’m a plant killer

Growing succulents with love, sunlight and water is sometimes still not enough
Monica Martinez, News Reporter April 20, 2023

Google “are succulents easy to take care of?” and the search results consist of many articles touting that they’re easy-to-please and low maintenance. While succulents are less demanding than some...

Polyamory and counterhegemonic ideas about love and sex

Polyamory and counterhegemonic ideas about love and sex

How learning about polyamory can improve your own intimate relationships
Shivani Selladurai, Opinion Columnist February 9, 2023

Back when I was on dating apps, I would of course participate in doomswiping for hours trying to find the perfect (or at least redeemable) match compared to the onslaught of people that didn’t make the...

Black + White Modern Creamery store front.

I went on 7 dates in 7 days

One date per day: Seven spots around San Antonio with seven different people
Alejandra Gerlach, Managing Editor February 9, 2023

Valentine’s Day is a chance to celebrate love — both romantic and platonic. However, it can be hard to find a good date spot if you aren’t familiar with San Antonio. So if you’re looking for a...

T4T relationships give trans students hope for the future

T4T relationships give trans students hope for the future

A celebration of shared transgender experience creates a profound romantic bond
Logan Crews, Editor-in-Chief February 9, 2023

I went on my first Tinder date in the summer of 2020, just as coffee shops were opening up for socially-distanced seating. After waiting 20 minutes, I saw my date had unadded me on Tinder and evidently...

36 questions that lead to something, hopefully

36 questions that lead to something, hopefully

A Trinitonian take on the famous New York Times questions that lead to love
Sarah Fisher, News Editor February 9, 2023

The New York Times published a famous series of 36 questions based on a study by psychologist Arthur Aron that can theoretically accelerate intimacy between strangers or even lead to love. Now, I know...

The power of self-love and healthy relationships

The power of self-love and healthy relationships

This Valentine’s Day look to find true love and acceptance within yourself
Ava Peinhardt, Opinion Columnist February 9, 2023

There’s no doubt that Valentine’s Day is a wonderful time to express your love to the people in your life, from romantic partners to dear friends. Though the holiday might no longer be celebrated only...

Long distance friendships: Friends here and friends there

Long distance friendships: Friends here and friends there

The dilemma of maintaining friendships when you both move away to college
Joshua Mitra, News Reporter February 9, 2023

High school presents individuals with some of the most formative experiences of their lives. Through four years of academic, social and personal highs and lows, students leave with a new perspective of...

Opinion: Relationships are not about compromise

Opinion: Relationships are not about compromise

Two halves might make a whole, but you are already whole.
Diya Contractor, Copy Editor February 9, 2023

Breaking up, whether in love or friendship, is a soul-wrenching journey that pushes us to the limits. Triggered by a shocking event, a heated disagreement or a slow fade, the end of a relationship is a...

The Covid Center is located in Myrtle above the Health Services office.

Blame it on the Pandemic:

COVID restrictions over the years
Monica Martinez, News Reporter November 18, 2022

My fall semester has come with a “blame it on the pandemic” mentality, where seemingly every problem I run into is because of COVID. Social anxiety and construction delays? COVID. For me, a world...

The burnout epidemic, or why I wrote this article at midnight the day after the deadline

The burnout epidemic, or why I wrote this article at midnight the day after the deadline

The culture of competition at U.S. schools sets us up to flicker out, and we must fight back
Sarah Fisher, News Editor November 18, 2022

Around finals season, I am often confronted by the severe degree of my procrastinating tendencies. What happened to the girl who woke up at 6 a.m. to get ready for school, went to seven classes every day...