Trinity students Joseph Laws ’12 and Angela London ’15 (pictured), and Shanice Hinckson ’15 collected signatures from hundreds of their classmates, who pledged support toward the elimination of the word “retard-ed” when used in a derogatory fashion.  Last year, over 300 students signed the pledge, and this year, the Trinity College Best Buddies chapter organizing the campaign is aiming for 600.  Students that pledge receive a Spread the Word wristband, and a Spread the Word flyer to put in their windows.    For more on the nationwide movement, visit the Spread the Word campaign website: http://www.r-word.org/.   To join Best Buddies, email trinitybestbuddies@gmail.com.