Noelle Barrera

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Worked on 122 assignments, created 47, named on 78 bylines for Trinitonian.

By (Noelle as section editor) + 6 others for Trinitonian - 3 min read

What food are you according to your sign?

Photo credit: Ren Rader

Illustrations by Ren Rader Aries: BiryaniSet your tongue on fire, fire sign. A spicy person like you needs to fill your stomach with the spices that make this dish the favorite of South Asians everywhere. Taurus: CaviarYou act pricey, but it’s never with bad intention. You have an affinity for the finer things in life, but it doesn’t have to...

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By (Noelle as section editor) + 4 others for Trinitonian - 5 min read

Vegetarian meals that aren't an ordeal

Illustration by Andrea Nebhut So you're looking at the menu for this trendy new restaurant that your friends wanted to check out, and everyone around you is super impressed by the items they see. Brisket platter with hollandaise sauce. Bison burger special with apple-glazed bacon and coconut curds. Hot dog, but covered in edible glitter and somehow not gross. Everyone...

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By (Noelle as section editor) + 5 others for Trinitonian - 1 min read

An inside look at student discounts

Photo credit: Andrea Nebhut

Illustration by Andrea Nebhut Are you restless with eating on campus, or do you just want to try something new, but don't have a lot of money to spend? An assortment of restaurants and popular snack companies have partnered with Trinity to provide special discounts and deals, available with your Tiger Card! To find out more, read below: Places off-campus...

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By (Noelle as section editor) + 5 others for Trinitonian - 3 min read

Find places in SA that you can vibe with

Photo credit: Genevieve Humphreys

Illustration by Genevieve Humphreys As San Antonians, we're used to giving people recommendations of things to do, see and eat while in town, and we've come up with a go-to list that (fortunately) does not suggest the Pearl District as the go-to spot for all people visiting. This list isn't just for tourists. In San Antonio, there's a place for...

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By (Noelle as section editor) + 6 others for Trinitonian - 5 min read

Having a fun, sober night out

Photo credit: Andrea Nebhut

Illustration by Andrea Nebhut I have a confession to make. I have never been to a party. As in, a “real” party with red solo cups, loud music and awkward gyrating that somehow passes as dancing. I’ve seen pictures in my Instagram feed of people in sparkly outfits posing in a dark room, and I’ve gotten the Snapchat videos from...

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By (Noelle as section editor) + 6 others for Trinitonian - 5 min read

What major monster are you?

Ever wonder what spooky urban legends best encapsulate what you’re studying? Below is a guide! Art History: Kuchisake-onna (口裂け女, "Slit-Mouthed Woman")Art history majors are no strangers to complexity in storytelling, which is why the story of Kuchisake-onna, also known as the slit-mouthed woman, is the tale most fit for this major. Kuchisake-onna is a Japanese legend of a woman who...

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By (Noelle as section editor) + 5 others for Trinitonian - 5 min read

Pictures scream louder than words

Photo by Mona Mirpour There is an unflinching horror within the manga section of your local bookstore. Manga, like any good graphic novel or comic, has the power to reveal a mirror to the reader's heart — a mirror that, sometimes, brings with it the need to change. So how is horror manga any different than, say, a horror film...

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By (Noelle as section editor) + 6 others for Trinitonian - 3 min read

Macabre meal ideas

Photo credit: Ren Rader

Illustration by Ren Rader Putting some pretzel sticks on a marshmallow is nothing new, try out some new Halloween and fall-themed recipes to make your party a super hit!Halloween FireballDrink responsibly and legally, please! Fall season is Fireball season, so try something new for a change. Makes: One punch bowl Ingredients:1 bottle Central Market brand apple vanilla Italian soda½ B’low...

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By (Noelle as section editor) + 6 others for Trinitonian - 5 min read

Supernatural tales from the Valley

Photo credit: Andrea Nebhut

Illustration by Andrea Nebhut Mexican culture is often alluded to when speaking of urban legends in Texas; however, two points should be made clear when thinking of their historical context. One, these stories have origins in indigeneity, and two, in our culture, these stories are not necessarily "urban legends," but truths that are integral to understanding the way our community...

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By (Noelle as section editor) + 6 others for Trinitonian - 3 min read

Check out your Halloween horror-scope

Photo credit: Andrea Nebhut

Illustrations by Andrea NebhutAries: SuperheroDoes it not get exhausting being a fire sign always filled with fire? Have you ever taken a day off? You’re too energetic, maybe flying it out would help. Taurus: CelebrityIt’s pretty easy to pull off an Ariana Grande look these days. You appreciate good looks, and your Instagram feed is filled with many celebrity styles...

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