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There are no good decisions this election season

There are no good decisions this election season

But voting for former president Donald Trump is never the right choice
Diya Contractor, Opinion Editor February 1, 2024

And just like that, the arrival of 2024 marks the release of Biden v. Trump: the sequel. But this time, the villains are bigger, badder and more thirsty for revenge than ever before. This time, there is...

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 Democratic party needs 'Never Trump conservatives'

The Democratic party needs ‘Never Trump conservatives’

A strong alliance between the two is long overdue
Ben Falcon, Opinion Columnist March 23, 2021

As with history, politics has a tendency to repeat itself if trendlines persist long enough. In the 1990s, it was the Blue Dogs who felt out of place in their party that began searching for a new home....

Carmen Mercado leaves Alamo Stadium after voting as poll worker Amy Riggle, class of ‘09, waits outside. Photo credit: Kate Nuelle

Students contend with uncertainty of election

Dana Nichols November 5, 2020
Days after election day, students of all political ideologies left hanging for results
Photo credit: Ren Rader

The Ghosts of GOP Future

Ben Falcon September 10, 2020
Why we are far past simply removing Trump from the equation.
Photo credit: Andrea Nebhut

Conflict with Iran raises concern over safety

Neha Kumar January 23, 2020
The assassination of Iranian general Qasem Soleimani has sparked debate over the role of the West in Iran
Photo credit: Ren Rader

The Kurdish policy change weakens the U.S. internationally

Ben Falcon October 23, 2019

Illustration by Ren RaderLast week, the president unilaterally chose to abruptly reverse U.S. foreign policy by withdrawing our forces from northern Syria, where the United States had been supporting its...

Reusables Photo credit: Julia Weis

How to be your best eco-friendly self

Julia Weis September 5, 2018
Part 1: Use those reusables
Ezra Klein focused his lecture on a quote from Julia Azari, a political science professor at Marquette University who writes for Vox: “The defining characteristic of our moment is that parties are weak while partisanship is strong.” photo by Chloe Sonnier, staff photographer

Ezra Klein visits Trinity

Kaylie King November 15, 2017

The Stieren Theatre overflowed with people and excitement on Nov. 13 as students, faculty and alumni filed into their seats to listen to Ezra Klein speak as the annual Maverick lecturer. Klein is a journalist...

Ted Koppel, a broadcast journalist and the founder of ABC’s “Nightline,” spoke in Laurie Auditorium of the importance of truth and fact-checking in news and of the current political climate in media. photo by Amani Canada

Ted Koppel emphasizes the importance of objective journalism

Kendra Derrig November 2, 2017

Journalist Ted Koppel boasts an impressive career, covering conflicts from Southeast Asia to the hostage crisis in Iran. Founder of "Nightline," Koppel anchored and managed the revolutionary nightly...

One year of Trump. Graphic by Andrea Nebhut

One year of Trump

Cathy Terrace November 1, 2017

As the one year anniversary of President Trump's election rolls around, students reflect on the new administration following the surprising upset against former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. "My...

"Iran in the World" allowed discussion of Iran's place in international affairs. Photo provided by Sussan Siavoshi

Trinity professor organizes conference to address Iran

Cathy Terrace October 24, 2017

In response to Trump's refusal to re-certify the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), a deal between the United States and Iran over nuclear weapons, Trinity hosted a conference over the role Iran...