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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...

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...

Devoted D-III athletes dive into their relationships

Devoted D-III athletes dive into their relationships

Student-athlete couples share how they make it work and Valentine’s Day plans
Abby Power, Sports Editor February 9, 2023

At a large table in Coates Library, Elizabeth McLaughlin, sophomore accounting major from Houston, Texas, and Eli Greene, sophomore finance major from Sugar Land, Texas, sit close to one another. The two,...

Looking for a rom-com? Watch “The Big Sick

Looking for a rom-com? Watch “The Big Sick”

The bleak horror fan recommends a romantic comedy film for Valentine’s Day
Om Dighe, Arts and Entertainment Reporter February 9, 2023

“The Big Sick” is a 2017 romantic comedy written by Kumail Nanjiani (“Silicon Valley”) and Emily V. Gordon (“Crashing”), who are married in real life. This film follows a fictionalized Nanjiani...

Top 10 love songs to jam out to this Valentine’s Day

Top 10 love songs to jam out to this Valentine’s Day

From upbeat ABBA to heartfelt Queen, these songs hold a special place in my heart
Angelina D'Elia, Arts and Entertainment Editor February 9, 2023

Selecting just 10 songs and ranking them in exactly the right order was a harder task than I anticipated. As a result, this list took over an hour to compile. I tried to provide a good variety, limiting...

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...

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 recipe for a lasting relationship

The recipe for a lasting relationship

In the season of love, I examine what makes a relationship grow
Emma Power, Opinion Columnist February 9, 2023

I’ve always looked at romantic relationships as a friendship with a more intimate physical nature, and later down the line, a cohabitation, and life partnership aspect. When my friends are looking to...

Love languages: The expression of affection

Love languages: The expression of affection

The prevalence of love languages in modern relationships has led to interesting findings within the Trinity community
Malika Chauhan, Pulse Reporter February 9, 2023

Love languages are ways of expressing and receiving love. These differ from person to person and often reveal one’s personality traits. The five universal love languages are words of affirmation, acts...

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Community celebrates Chopped-themed Chocolate Fest

Marielle Anne Sambilay February 20, 2020
SPB hosts annual sweet treat bash, TUPS takes home first prize
Use Valentines Day to reflect on your relationship

Use Valentine’s Day to reflect on your relationship

Victoria Henretty February 13, 2020
Look out for these signs of emotional abuse

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