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Two Views: Is social media activism actually working?

Two Views: Is social media activism actually working?

Colin Houston and Jacob Palmer March 21, 2024

Jacob Palmer: Information and ideas can be shared faster than ever to massive audiences through social media. Its decentralized structure lends itself to discourse on subjects that might not be normally...

Diving into Hydranism by Oracle Sisters

Diving into ‘Hydranism’ by Oracle Sisters

Why you should give their hypnotic debut studio album a listen (or two)
Jacob Palmer, Opinion Columnist March 7, 2024

About a year ago, I stumbled across “High Moon,” a slightly eerie and whimsical song by the band Oracle Sisters. As I tend to do, I find one song I like from an artist and never end up listening to...

Disaster doesn’t care about politics in Texas

Disaster doesn’t care about politics in Texas

Texans suffering from the wildfires in the Panhandle need more help, not hate
Caleb Reed, Sports Editor March 7, 2024

Texas is on fire. Igniting on Monday, Feb. 26, the Smokehouse Creek Fire quickly grew into the largest wildfire in Texas history. After reaching only 44% containment by press time, it has burned over 1...

Can tech companies stop ruining AI for everyone?

Can tech companies stop ruining AI for everyone?

Colin Houston, Opinion Columnist March 7, 2024

Nearly a year and a half ago, I wrote an article about the dangers of and ethical concerns posed by the surge in popularity of art generated by artificial intelligence (AI). In it, I called for more regulation...

TU MSA: So long as there is occupation

TU MSA: So long as there is occupation

TU MSA, Guest Columnist February 29, 2024

Morgan Powers’ “Letter to the Editor” is paradigmatic of the consequences of writing on a subject that one has no prior knowledge of. The comparison between Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP)...

MANUAL shows systemic inadequacy of mental health care

MANUAL shows systemic inadequacy of mental health care

Jack Maxwell, Opinion Columnist February 29, 2024

As part of its flagship mental health initiative funded by SGA last semester, Trinity’s Wellness Services has partnered with MANUAL, a mental health app and website focused on improving the mental well-being...

Accommodations aren’t unfair, the system is

Accommodations aren’t unfair, the system is

Riya Vankamamidi, Opinion Columnist February 22, 2024

I feel like a drone. Wake up, go to class, work on assignments, eat food (optional), go to sleep (optional), repeat. Carving out time to socialize, take care of myself or just take a deep breath seems...

It doesn’t end with boycotts (but they don’t hurt, either)

It doesn’t end with boycotts (but they don’t hurt, either)

Ashwini Vivek, Opinion Columnist February 22, 2024

Starbucks drinkers around the world wait on the edge of their seats each year for the holiday season to roll around. With new drinks and special cups, the chain draws in plenty of attention and money....

I’m standing up for myself, not causing a scene

I’m standing up for myself, not causing a scene

I don’t care if it’s not worth a fight - I’m going to advocate for myself anyway
Diya Contractor, Opinion Editor February 22, 2024

Maybe I’m not always the problem. It’s hard to trust yourself when you’ve been taught that your thoughts and feelings are wrong your whole life. I’ve been told not to stand up for myself, that...

‘The Zone of Interest’: Ashes in the Garden

‘The Zone of Interest’: Ashes in the Garden

Jack Maxwell, Opinion Columnist February 16, 2024

Disclaimer: content warning for the Holocaust and spoilers ahead for film Jonathan Glazer’s 2023 masterpiece film “The Zone of Interest” follows the lives of Rudolf Höss, his wife Hedwig and...

The Mona Lisa covered in soup color

An art historian’s perspective on the souping of the Mona Lisa

Vivian Le, Social Media Coordinator February 15, 2024

Art vandalism is nothing if not polarizing, and it’s a topic I deal with a lot as an art history major who aspires to work in museums. It’s weird to be expected to denounce art vandalism just because...

The winner of the water bottle war

The winner of the water bottle war

Why Nalgene comes out on top
Jacob Palmer, Opinion Columnist February 15, 2024

A cold war rages in the world of water bottles. Many have an aggressive brand allegiance, whether it be to Klean Kanteen, Hydro Flask, Yeti or Stanley. 2019 saw the rise of the Hydro Flask, and late 2023...

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