A yearly tradition since the early 20th century, the State of the Union address has sought to provide a snapshot of our country at the time. No matter your political dispositions, President Donald Trump's address to the two houses of Congress on Tuesday, Feb. 5, was certainly remarkable. Much of the discussion in the lead-up to the address was whether...

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Photo by Matthew ClaybrookIn an exciting start to the baseball season, the No. 4 ranked Trinity University baseball team hosted their opening weekend against No. 8 Cortland College at the Trinity Baseball Field. Due to rain, only two out of three games in the series were played, with the Tigers pulling ahead 9–8 on Saturday and 10–5 on Sunday. Rafe...

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Photo by Matthew ClaybrookOn Saturday, Feb. 2, junior forward Abigail Holland scored her 1000th career point for Trinity University's women's basketball team. She is part of an elite 18 players for Trinity Women's basketball to have done so. "Coming into Trinity," Holland said. "I wanted to achieve that goal. I had achieved it in high school and wanted to do...

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Illustration by Genevieve Humphreys Alright guys, gals and non-binary pals: online dating. It's a big thing these days. Whether you use a "hook-up" app like Tinder or Bumble or one of those niche "Romance for Christian Farmers with Only Three Fingers on Their Right Hand" dating sites, the internet is the hot place to find love in the 21st century....

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Illustration by Andrea Nebhut“I don’t like what you say, but I will defend your right to say it.” A powerful phrase which, although might be a bit cliché at this point, has significant implications for the way in which we view free speech in our country. Not only does the law protect you from being persecuted for your views, but...

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The tips of the fingers on my right hand are throbbing. I’m left-handed, which is good in a situation like this, although I do use both hands to hammer at the keyboard, so I’m frequently reminded of the pain as I type this column. There are many possible causes of finger pain — the fact that I recently turned 40...

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Illustration by Genevieve Humphreys College is often a young adult’s first opportunity to pursue an adult-style romantic relationship without constant parental supervision. This increase in autonomy can be exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. Students often wonder, “Is my relationship good for me?” or “Is this what love is supposed to be like?” Unfortunately, college students also fall under...

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Illustration by Andrea NebhutThe Grammys, colloquially dubbed “Music’s Biggest Night,” celebrates each year’s most successful music. With big names performing, handing out and receiving big awards, the ceremony ought to have high viewership and cultural capital. With every successive year, however, the Grammys feel increasingly irrelevant as both a performance and a reflection of the most important music. Sunday’s 61st...

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Photo by Matthew Claybrook Before last year, Lunar New Year averaged around 300 people in attendance. Last year, over 600 people went. This year, the organizers expect even more. The event will ring in the Year of the Pig with 12 acts and 80 performers showcasing cultural and contemporary song and dance performances from the Vietnamese Student Association, Chinese Cultural...

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Illustration by Andrea Nebhut Dating in college is anything but straightforward. It takes the form of meeting up to study, casual hookups at a party, snapchatting all day or — if you’re lucky — a possible “we should get coffee sometime.” The vast majority of formal dating etiquette has been thrown out the window today in favor of hook-ups and...

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