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The Student News Site of Trinity University

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Trinity class rings are a pointless investment for graduating students

Trinity class rings are a pointless investment for graduating students

Will Sharp, Opinion Columnist November 7, 2024

Why do we attach so much meaning to expensive rings in the United States? In American culture, a ring symbolizes a sacred bond like marriage or a high achievement as a sports player. Undoubtedly, rings...

Breaking the Chains of Tradition: Is It Time to Abolish the Electoral College?

Breaking the Chains of Tradition: Is It Time to Abolish the Electoral College?

Beck Williams and Will Sharp October 17, 2024

It's Time for Something New: Beck Williams College, to the clear communication barrier it creates between the general population and the national government, people’s voices are far from being heard...

The facade of admissions: why the acceptance rate doesn’t matter

The facade of admissions: why the acceptance rate doesn’t matter

Will Sharp, Opinion Columnist October 3, 2024

We all understand the initial stress of applying to college and figuring out what everything means, how CommonApp works and the existential dread of thinking that your college decision will determine the...

Fizz must be stopped: The problem with anonymous posting

Fizz must be stopped: The problem with anonymous posting

Will Sharp, Opinion Columnist September 22, 2024

Content warning: Sexual harrassment/rape & body dysmorphia Amidst the sea of social media apps that have consumed the lives of college students, for better or for worse, a new competitor has emerged....

Two views: Should Trinity invest in new parking lots for students?

Two views: Should Trinity invest in new parking lots for students?

Beck Williams and Will Sharp September 12, 2024

Will Sharp Having an established and unchanging set of parking lots should be an essential part of any university, no matter the cost. Despite Trinity University’s clear need for more parking, the...

“In case of fire, do not use the elevator”

“In case of fire, do not use the elevator”

Murchison elevator closure and its impact on physically impaired students
Will Sharp, Opinion Columnist September 5, 2024

Trinity has continuously put its money towards renovations that prioritize aesthetic appeal over functionality. Due to construction this upcoming semester, the university will be closing parts of campus...