Jordan Bruce

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Worked on 516 assignments, created 43, named on 3 bylines for Trinitonian.

By (Jordan as managing editor) + 8 others for Trinitonian - 5 min read

Actions speak much louder than votes

We are in the middle of the early voting period for 2018's midterm. For students interested in local and national politics, this transition may give way to a new set of questions: what are ways to stay civically engaged beyond voting? Carson Bolding, sophomore and public relations officer of Trinity Progressives (T-Prog) listed a variety of routes students can take...

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By (Jordan as managing editor) + 6 others for Trinitonian - 6 min read

Trinity Football overcomes Sewanee

Photo credit: Megan Flores

The Tiger football team enjoyed a successful weekend, defeating Sewanee 28–14 at Alamo Stadium. Sophomore quarterback Wyatt Messex recalls that the atmosphere of the off-campus stadium was different from a typical home game, but not because of the game location.“Since it was Alumni Weekend, [head] coach [Jerheme] Urban brought in some alumni to talk to us about the importance this...

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By (Jordan as managing editor) + 7 others for Trinitonian - 5 min read

A portrait of the Art Department

A part of campus some students may not often explore is the Ruth Taylor Fine Arts Center. This collection of buildings is home to many departments, including the Art & Art History Department, which features a separate program for art and art history with respective majors. The Dicke Art Building holds classrooms and offices for the Art Department, but student...

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By (Jordan as managing editor) + 8 others for Trinitonian - 4 min read

Game of phones: Ringing in donations

Photo credit: Elizabeth Nelson

Have you, family members or alumni friends ever picked up the phone to be greeted by a voice on the other end of the line asking for Trinity donations? That was a Phonathon caller — a student worker in one of Trinity's most important outreach programs that raises money for the university. Jim Stryker, associate director of Annual Giving Outreach...

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By (Jordan as managing editor) + 5 others for Trinitonian - 2 min read

DIY or die: Halloween costumes on-the-go

I can confidently say that I’ve never worn a store-bought costume for Halloween - or for any other dress-up event, for that matter. Though it was easier when my mom would spend hours sewing something together for me, I haven’t lost hope since I began doing it on my own. And neither should you. Do-it-yourself (DIY) costumes are easier, cheaper...

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By (Jordan as managing editor) + 5 others for Trinitonian - 3 min read

Reader beware...It's spooky out there

This week at the Trinitonian, we're celebrating Halloween. Reactions seem polarized — everyone is either really excited or couldn't care less. Whether you love Halloween or hate it, try to take a step back and consider it from the other perspective. Several of your peers may not have grown up celebrating Halloween. Last year, we wrote an article where we...

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By (Jordan as managing editor) + 6 others for Trinitonian - 5 min read

Demanding positive lesbian representation

There are not nearly enough positive representations of queer women in media today. As a lesbian, I feel like I am entirely justified in my anger towards this lack. It is unfair, not being able to see myself reflected in the stories I consume. Instead, I am repeatedly reminded that girls who like other girls aren't allowed a happy ending....

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By (Jordan as managing editor) + 8 others for Trinitonian - 3 min read

Tigers for Life livening discussion efforts

Photo credit: Genevieve Humphreys

Tigers for Life (TFL), a pro-life student organization, has ramped up its efforts to engage in discussion and education about pro-life issues this year, primarily through tabling in Coates Student Center (CSC) and through inviting speakers to campus. First-year Diane Fournier, director of outreach and public relations for TFL, explained that tabling is a good way to start a dialogue...

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By (Jordan as managing editor) + 7 others for Trinitonian - 5 min read

Students dissect the Model Minority Myth

Trinity Diversity Connection (TDC), a group that aims to promote diversity on campus, recently held a discussion on the "Model Minority Myth." Junior Alex Motter, TDC's public relations coordinator, led the diversity dialogue. Motter — who is Vietnamese-American — lobbied for this particular dialogue when he became part of the board this year. The dialogue was slated for last spring...

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By (Jordan as managing editor) + 6 others for Trinitonian - 4 min read

Why one shouldn't bowl alone

In high school, I played three different sports. Of those three sports, I was good at lacrosse, decent at soccer and laughable at swimming — yet I loved participating in all of them. The team atmosphere and exercise that each of the sports gave me helped make my high school experience a rewarding and formative one. When I came to...

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