KRISTINA XIE ’16 CONTRIBUTING WRITER I can honestly say many things do not offend me. I have a neutral stance on pretty much everything. However, there is one thing that makes me annoyed, that is the negative connotations associated with being a Posse Scholar on campus. I heard through the grapevines that one professor described Posse… Continue Reading
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Monthly Archives: November 2013
The rhetoric of the media misrepresents typhoon disaster zones
DAVE SIPPRELLE ’14 CONTRIBUTING WRITER On Sunday, Los Angeles Times columnists Rebecca Solnit published a resounding statement on how Western media rhetoric is misrepresenting the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan. “Mobs,” “panic,” and “looting” are the keywords to the media’s “language of disaster,” and Solnit argues that Western journalism’s employment of such terms distorts our… Continue Reading
The end of the semester will bring a welcome break from stress
ESTHER SHITTU ’17 CONTRIBUTING WRITER When I was young, my father told me that college is competitive. I probably believed him, but I truly did not understand what he meant. As my first semester of college comes to an end, I am absolutely flabbergasted. This is my hardest semester ever and they tell me… Continue Reading
Homecoming Weekend celebrates alumni, students, and family
Maggie Elias ’17, Staff Writer Trinity campus was abuzz this past weekend for Homecoming 2013. Many familiar faces were seen all over campus as alumni and families came to visit their wonderful alma mater. Many interesting and fun events were held all throughout the weekend to celebrate and welcome returning students. To start off the… Continue Reading
Trinity football remains undefeated at home after homecoming
By JT Mehr ’16 Staff Writer This past Saturday, Trinity football ended their season with its best performance to date. The team had a convincing, 40-10 victory, to snap the Wesleyan Cardinal’s undefeated record in front of the many alumni, family and friends visiting for homecoming weekend. With a cumulative record of 6-2, Trinity finished… Continue Reading
Bantam Blitz energy competition pits dorms against one another
Kristina Xie ’16, Contributing Writer The beginning of November is a great time to be on campus. From Homecoming to the EROS Film Festival, Trinity is filled with all kinds of excitement and activities. To add to the madness is the Bantam Blintz Competition to conserve the most energy in Trinity’s residential dorms. The contest… Continue Reading
Fullbridge program prepares Trinity Students for post-grad life
Gillian Burkett ’14, Contributing Writer In today’s extremely competitive job search, students are continuously looking for ways to separate themselves from their peers and to showcase their skills and strengths to potential employers. For some students, especially for those who attend excellent liberal arts schools, the skills needed to go into certain industries are lost… Continue Reading
Bistro receives a B sanitation rating
By Kristina Smithy ’14 Managing Editor As I strolled up to one of my favorite campus eateries two weeks ago something glaringly caught my eye as I opened the door. A big “B.” Spending the last two summers in New York, I have become accustomed to seeking out these ratings and avoiding anywhere that does… Continue Reading
A “fenced attitude” prevents Trinity from being an open campus
NONI GHANI ’16 CONTRIBUTING WRITER Last week, my friend and I were walking down Crescent Street to our townhouse when we noticed something different—at the very end of the street a fence was being constructed between Broad and Crescent. Our first reaction was confusion and then, eventually, anger. Why build a fence around Crescent Street?… Continue Reading
The question “how are you?” has lost its meaning in our society
NYKIA TANNIEHILL ’15 CONTRIBUTING WRITER “How are you?” It’s my go-to question and a pre-packaged, freeze-dried solution for my inherent awkward nature. For years, I was unsure of what to say when I encountered people. A simple “’hi” seemed impersonal, a casual wave was empty without the accompaniment of some cheerful greeting, and my… Continue Reading
