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March 04, 2016
Trinity diversity connection brings open discussion to campus Dialogue focused on social injustice and the pipeline to prison BY ALEXANDRA URI
NEWS REPORTER On Tuesday Feb. 23, Trinity Diversity Connection hosted a Diversity Dialogue on society and the prison system. The discussion covered several topics, but members of the dialogue were free to focus on any issue. “The way this is going to work is we’re going to have three break-out sessions, and then after that we’re going to have one larger session where we’re going to come back into the circle,” said Benjamin Collinger, a sophomore at Trinity University. Topics discussed during the dialogue were the War on Drugs, the rise of for profit prisons, disproportionate incarceration rates and the school to prison pipeline. Each small group focused on a specific topic and then came together to discuss the topics in a broader sense. The group that discussed the War on Drugs and incarceration rates talked about the disparities of drug sentences and the politics of the drug war. “We started with the discrepancies in sentencing for different drug possessions, specifically between cocaine and crack cocaine. Crack cocaine is a less potent, cheaper version of the drug, but you can have less and get a much higher sentence. And that is a drug that is typically associated with poorer regions,’ said Sasha Faust, a sophomore at Trinity. The school to prison pipeline group discussed race in the classroom and how certain students and schools are set up to fail. “We actually ended up focusing less on the prison aspect of it and looked at different ways the education system fails its students, specifically the
way students fall through the cracks,” said Hunter Sosby, a first year at Trinity. The for-profit prisons group discussed the flaws in the prison system and how the issues often stem from politicians. “We talked about how it’s really hard for policy makers to push for better prison systems or better support for prisoners because it’s really hard to be elected if you appear to be soft on crime,” Faust said. The large group also discussed solutions to some of the issues discussed. The group mainly focused on looking at what other countries are doing in regard to their prison systems and the stigma individuals face when they’re out of the prison system. “How do we fix this? It’s such a harder question because you literally have to change everything. It’s not just the criminal justice system. You can change everything at the front end. You can change mandatory minimums, and you can reduce the sentencing for drugs. We can reduce the time people spend in prison; we can change what goes on inside of prisons in terms of programs. But when people come out of prison, you’re not talking about the criminal justice system anymore. You’re talking about the felony conviction that follows them around. If I could fix anything, I would fix the education component. Prisoners are mandated to do a whole bunch of things, mandate that they have to get an education,” said Keesha Middlemass, a professor of political science at Trinity. The dialogue ended with a discussion about what Trinity can do to become more inclusive. “How can TDC support you in creating a more inclusive community on Trinity’s campus,” Collinger said. The group discussed creating mixers between cultural clubs, creating educational events, hosting documentary nights and other ways to create conversations on campus about diversity.
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Police department of Trinity hosts training sessions for active shooters University helps students and faculty prepare for potentially dangerous stations on campus BY PHILIP MCKEON
NEWS REPORTER
In light of the horrendous gun violence occurring across the country, TUPD has been hosting sessions training students and faculty on what to do in the event that there is an active shooter on campus. This training is in preparation for a campus wide event that will imitate an active shooter on April 7. Pete Perez, assistant chief of TUPD, described the changes that have been made in the way TUPD would handle such a situation and the impetus behind them. “What changed everything with our police response was the Columbine shooting. The officer assigned there did everything he was supposed to do. He formed a barrier and waited for the local police department squad to arrive. But meanwhile, lives were being lost,” Perez said. “Since then, our police response has changed. Once we get that call, we’re trained and ready to go in there and handle it. We’re not going to wait for a SAPD squad team though they will of course be called. We’re going in, and we’re not going to waste any time about it. Our officers are trained in how to deal with an active shooter situation.”
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Perez stressed the importance of training the Trinity community on how to handle themselves if there is ever a shooter on campus. “There’s a big difference in the way people act depending on if they’re trained or untrained. The trained people will often try and take control of the situation; they take the lead, and they evaluate their options,” Perez said. “The untrained people are in a sort of panic mode, they can’t believe it’s happening, it’s surreal. They’ve never been in this type of situation before, and they’re too scared to act. Those that are trained, on the other hand, are determined to survive, and they know what they need to do to survive.” Kara McLean, Trinity first year, agrees that training for this situation is extremely important. “I definitely think training is a good idea. You never know what’s going to happen. Last semester, my hallmate got caught with ammo. He didn’t mean any harm, but that’s not true of everybody. We need to be prepared,” McLean said. The sessions TUPD holds are meant to teach us how to think in this situation. “Our main focus in our classes is the survival mindset. We can’t stress that enough, how important it is to develop a survival mindset. We get questions all the time about ‘What should I do if…’ And my response is, What are you going to do? I can’t give you an exact answer to your scenario. At that point, you’re gonna have to make a decision on what you’re going to do to survive. You have to have the survival mindset to be able look at your options and make a decision,” Perez said.
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Noah Boriak, also a Trinity first year, showed support for the concept of the “survival mindset.” “Every situation is going to be different, so we need to know how to reason out the best plan of action. I don’t think there’s really a one size fits all solution here, so being trained to handle it out sounds best,” Boriak said. Perez continued to discuss the different options we may face in the event of a shooter on campus. “Run, hide, fight. In an active shooter situation, in essence you have three options,” Perez said. “If you think it’s safe to run, then by all means run. Get away from the situation. But there are other times where running just isn’t an option. You could be in class and hear shots just outside the door. In that case, you can’t run. Instead, you hide. You lock the door. You try and get yourself out of harm’s way. The third option, of course, is to fight. You may get down to the point where you have to defend yourself. In the end, you have to look out for number one.” Perez also stressed how important it is for us to call the police immediately and without hesitation in this event. “Don’t think that someone else is going to call us. Too often, people in a situation will think, ‘Oh, somebody else will call the police, so I’m not going to.’ That kills time. Minutes, even seconds, count in these situations,” Perez said. The next training Mar. 22 at 7p.m., and students are strongly encouraged to come. On April 7, there will be a school wide event to practice our response in the event of a shooter on campus.
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Thursday afternoon Cornelia V. Hurling was sentenced to 14 months in prison for stealing. The nurse who had been appointed to administer financed to veterans who were deemed incapacitated reportedly stole over $140,000 over five years. Hurling took full responsibility for all actions and pleaded guilty to the charges against her.
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On March 1st thousands of Americans flooded the polls to cast their vote in the Democratic and Republican primary. Democratic candidate Hilary Clinton took the lead winning several states including Texas and Massachusetts. The continual front runner Donald Trump kept up the lead on Super Tuesday beating out both Senators Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio. Polling continues in the coming months with the national convention just around the corner.
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What: Trinity Diversity Connection Mixer When: 5:00 p.m. Where: Coates University Center What: Black Male Leadership Initiative When: 7:00 p.m. Where: Waxahachie What: Academic Affairs “Symbolic Language” When: 4:00 p.m. Where: Parker Chapel Room 110 What: International Women’s Day When: 11:00 a.m. Where: Coates University Center Lobby
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Location: McLean Residence Date: 02-25-16 Time: 7:49 p.m. Classification: Fire Alarm
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International Thursday morning North Korean leader Kim Jonun announced the nuclear weapons within the state were ready to use at any time. The controversial leader prepped military leaders to be prepared for pre-emptive strikes. This follows immediately after restrictive action was taken by the United Nations against North Korea, the sanctions are said to be some of the toughest yet against the country. In response the restrictions several projectiles were fired as display of the countries military power. bbc.com
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Alpha Phi Omega collects blood for San Antonio BY JESSICA LUHRMAN
NEWS REPORTER
Last Friday over 85 students donated blood at a blood drive hosted by Alpha Phi Omega in Heidi Lounge. This was the first blood drive hosted by APO for this academic year. The event drew more students, faculty and staff donations than ever before for APO according to Ashton Crues, the service vice president for APO.
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Ashton Crues Service Vice President for APO
“There were 85 people who donated, which is way more than we’ve had in the past couple of years,” Crues said. “In the past, people ended up leaving at 3 p.m. because there weren’t a lot of donations. But last Friday everyone had to stay until 5 p.m. to get everyone in.” The University Health System sponsored the event and collected donations. The University Health System’s
website reports that blood supplies in San Antonio are at dangerously low levels. Blood donations are most needed during holiday seasons and the summer, according to the University Health System. “I’m really thankful for the Trinity community for stepping up and volunteering their blood. No one had to do this and it was in no way mandatory. It was very selfless and is really reflective of the amazing community that we have,” Crues said. Liezelle Lopez, senior biochemistry and molecular biology major and APO member, volunteered at the event. “There was a fantastic turnout, way bigger than I expected. I volunteered for the first shift and was surprised by how backed up it got so quickly,” Lopez said. Lopez explained the increased traffic of the blood drive. “This blood drive was a little different in that it only took place on one day. Usually, the blood drive workers come for a span of a few days, and as a result, we see a lot of business spread out over multiple days. Last semester, they weren’t able to come to campus, so that, combined with only holding the blood drive on one day really increased the traffic of people who came by to donate,” Lopez said. APO usually hosts two blood drives per year as a part of their service initiative. “APO has three main purposes to encourage leadership, promote friendship in our club and promote service. There are a lot of different ways we can do service within the community and at the university,” Crues said. Crues said that many students donate with the intention of helping others and giving back. “I know a lot of people who had an O blood type, and they felt guilty not giving because O is the universal blood type. Some people have received blood before, so they wanted to give back and pass it forward,” Crues said. Lopez donated during the blood drive as a way of giving
back to the community. “This is only my second time donating blood, and I feel like I have some making up to do because I’ve only started donating recently. I do it because it’s a way of helping people, and it’s so simple to do. There’s always a blood shortage, and they’re always looking, so I figured, why not?,” Lopez said. The American Red Cross reports that the number one
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Trinity students line up to make life saving donations during time of great need for the Alamo City
reason donors say they give blood is because they “want to help others.” The American Red Cross further reports that there are 6.8 million blood donations in the United States per year. Laura Preston, sophomore engineering major and APO member, volunteered at the event. “I’m really happy with the turnout. I think it’s a really good thing, and it’s an easy way to help and it’s not time consuming,” Preston said. APO plans to expand the blood drive from one day to two days next year. “Next semester we’re thinking about having a blood drive for two days to allow for more donations,” Crues said. APO anticipates holding another blood drive in May.
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Texas Freedom Network helps mobilize voters The chapter addresses issues of low voter turnout in Texas, especially among voters on Trinity’s campus BY PHILIP MCKEON
NEWS REPORTER
In preparation for the party primaries, the Trinity chapter of the Texas Freedom Network has taken action to reach out to voters at Trinity. In response to the underwhelming voter turnout in Texas, Talia Howard, president of the Texas Freedom Network, explains the group got
themselves deputized so that they could register people on campus to vote in the primaries. “Texas is ranked one of the last in the country for voter turnout and registration. So we got deputized to register people to vote for Bexar County. We were all certified to register others to vote, and since then we have been tabling to register voters here on campus. We’ve registered over a hundred people at Trinity so far,” Howard said. Howard discussed the importance of registering people to vote and explained why it is important young voters participate in the political process. “Even if you think that one vote doesn’t matter, having your voice be heard is important. Voting is a privilege you have and should definitely take advantage of,” Howard said. “As a progressive
group, the only way we can get more progressive legislation is to elect more progressive leaders. So that’s why it’s important for everyone to vote, and that’s why we’re doing what we’re doing.” Noah Boriak, a Trinity first year, agrees that is highly important for citizens to vote. “If you don’t vote, you can’t complain, so I think people should definitely do everything they can to take advantage of their right to vote,” Boriack said. “It’s great that the Freedom Network is registering people to vote.” The Texas Freedom Network has not endorsed any particular candidate. Instead, it focuses on increasing voter participation. “We are non-partisan, and at this point we haven’t endorsed any single candidate. At this point we’re more so focused on getting people
to vote. In the past, Texas Freedom Network has endorsed candidates like Wendy Davis when she ran for governor. We do stand for progressive values like reproductive justice, LGBTQ+ equality and access to voting,” Howard explained. At times, the process of voting can seem like a challenge. In light of this, the Texas Freedom Network hopes to ensure that as many people on this campus are prepared to vote as possible. “Young people in college are more politically involved than nearly any other group, but there are a lot of barriers preventing us from actually voting. That’s a problem,” Howard said. “So even though we can’t change the voter ID laws, we want to make sure that everyone knows what they need to do, what they need to bring, where they need to go to vote.” Kara McLean, a Trinity first year, has experienced these difficulties. “I tried to vote on Tuesday, but I couldn’t because I’m only registered in El Paso. That was news to me. So I have to applaud the Texas Freedom Network for helping people figure it all out. It’s a lot more complicated than it needs to be.” The group hopes they have helped create an impact at Trinity encourage everyone to vote.
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Remember the important things
Memory is a funny thing. Remembering things, or not, is one of the most important parts of college. That little CALLUM SQUIRES piece of information British Invasion you fail to recall that knocks your 90 down to an 89 is frustrating but also essential. It separates the important from the mundane. As a person, I think I’m defined by my history and the memories that I take out of it. Many conversations that I’ve had since coming to Trinity have revolved around my life in London; I’ve spent a lot of time recounting fun memories from my childhood, comparing and contrasting with those of you raised here either in Texas or elsewhere in the States. Many Trinity students use their memory effectively to succeed in class. Of course, this requires studying, effort and a time commitment to learn what your professors have taught you. It’s useful information. It leads to good grades and to a better GPA, both of which make your parents happier with you — which tends to make the individual happier too. Remembering useful and important things makes sense. Unless you’re me. I remember the useless things. I struggle to remember the “important” things — like writing this article, a very important task that I completely forgot about until midway through Monday when my darling editor sent me a stern reminder that it needed to be done... Sorry Claire. But it got me thinking about this: Why can’t I remember the important things? I can name pretty much every single Manchester United result from August 2006 to the present day, and who scored. This is an inherently useless skill. Telling you that Manchester United defeated Liverpool 1-0 in 2007 with a last minute goal from John O’Shea is not something that is really gonna help me later in life. But hey, it’s something I will never forget. I also use soccer to remember other
events in my life. My mum will always say, “Ah yes, we were at your grandmother’s celebrating [insert random family gathering here]” and I’ll reply “Ah yes, I remember, we beat Man City 4-3 that day.” No idea why. That’s just how my brain works. I know six different pledge class orders across four different Trinity sororities. I was trying to prove that learning a PCO during orientation is not actually that hard. Now I can’t bump into one of my friends in those social groups without wanting to clap along with them and chant their PCO. I don’t get it. I have no reason to remember these things, but they stick in my mind so clearly. I’m very good at remembering song lyrics. I can’t for the life of me tell you how to generate the standard deviation of a set of numbers, which Dr. Burr so patiently taught me a year ago, but I know every word to Busta Rhymes’ verse on Chris Brown’s 2011 hit “Look At Me Now.” Similar to learning PCOs, my memory for things that come in a specific order is pretty good. Rhyme helps. Maybe I just need to condense all my academic information into the form of rhyming couplets, set it to music and then BANG I’ll have that 4.0 GPA in no time... I guess a lot of it comes down to putting your mind to it. When a class truly inspires me and gets me excited with its content, I can memorise things about it. I’m able to remember a second language (German) — most of the time — as I’ve always found conversing with as many people as possible important. Maybe I just need to convince myself of the unimportance of rap lyrics, soccer scores and sorority PCOs... Then I can forget them and clear up space for German grammar, historical facts about American sport, info about the Peoples of Russia and ways to improve my Public Speaking. ...Who am I kidding? I can’t wait to learn every word to Kanye West’s new album, this week’s Man United scores and next year’s new PCOs... Those are essential pieces of information. Callum Squires is a junior German studies major.
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The unprotected If you’re reading this, you may think illegal immigration is not an issue, which is understandable. It MARKHAM SIGLER probably does not affect you personally in the My Column slightest — as a result of you being better off than the average person, I’d imagine. You are part of the “protected,” as Peggy Noonan describes in her Feb. 25 opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal. The “unprotected,” then, would be those individuals who are suffering because of the influx of illegal immigrants into their current job sector, thus causing their wages to decrease. To be clear, I’m asserting that illegal immigrants who have jobs in America, even the ones who have been in the USA a long time and have established a respectable and good life after living in abject poverty, are working in a position that (a) is a job a natural born citizen could also work and (b) most likely working said job for a lower wage than the market typically commands — the reason they, and not a natural born citizen, have the job. I say this to highlight an important distinction that most conservatives fail to establish in their argument, because conservatism is undoubtedly the stupid party. The distinction is the nature of the affected party: instead of presenting illegal immigrants (a name that seems hurtful in and of itself, even though it is a literal translation of that person’s standing with regards to the government) as lowlifes who enjoy stealing everybody’s jobs (a very Trumpesque presentation), you acknowledge who they really are the majority of the time: people with rotten luck in search of better opportunities. It truly is terrible that the system is broken to the point that people have to wait years to gain legal citizenship. However, entering illegally only compounds the issue, displacing others because it fills the job markets and housing spaces that potential legal immigrants (from not only Latin America but the Middle East and Africa) could fill. Remember that in addition to the unprotected American, potential legal immigrants are negatively affected by the illegal immigrant.
I admit, the idea of establishing a physical barrier does not feel good, especially since we legally admit people who are better off economically, probably because these people can afford to wait patiently. But facts and rules should trump feelings because in this case. If we don’t construct a barrier or radically improve border defense, immigrants will continue to cross illegally, decreasing the job opportunities for Americans (who, morally speaking, you should be considering fully given that they share your privilege of living in America) and increasing the length of time people trying to cross legally have to wait. Therefore, if you knowingly allow this to happen and have the ability to reason, you are simply succumbing to feelings rather than facing the difficult truth by recognizing the legality of borders. Donald Trump is an egomaniac with one skill: making money, a terrible recipe for a president. He is not wrong about the necessity of a measure preventing illegal immigration from continuing to occur. Clearly it is irrational to consider yourself a humanitarian for turning a blind eye to illegal immigration, knowing that people truly do suffer because of it. The question then concerns the logistics of the illegal immigrants already in America. How do you draw the line, if anywhere, between an illegal immigrant who is a contributing, valuable member of the country and one who is taking advantage of the system, without relying too much on your own judgment rather than the simple truth that they are here illegally? Preventing immigrants from continuing to enter illegally is obviously a must, as is deporting illegals who have committed significant crimes and deporting proven social security abusers. The final question is what to do about the good men and women who were understandably desperate and are already here. This is the question that remains open to discussion. When presented clearly with the inescapable realities regarding the issue, which are so often presented poorly by conservatives and misunderstood by liberals, the action is made all the more difficult to face what is right and just. Markham Sigler is a junior Chinese studies and international studies double major.
Demagogues to the left of me, demagogues to the right of me I wrote most of this column on Super Tuesday, but wrapped it up after finding out the results of the various primaries and caucuses. On Tuesday voters chose just under one-fourth of the delegates who will attend each party’s national convention this summer. Texas was the biggest prize of the day. Voters in both parties were faced with interesting and unconventional choices. On the Democratic side we have Bernie Sanders against Hillary Clinton. Sanders is the very model of the classical demagogue — the angry populist agitating the general public against the wealthy. For Sanders, there isn’t a problem in the nation — really, the planet — that isn’t caused by the top one percent. And there isn’t a problem that can’t be solved by taxing every aspect of the lifestyles of the rich and famous, reversing the Citizens United court case, and suspending the laws of economics. Given the Constitution’s explicit protection of private property, one wonders whether a President Sanders could even take the presidential oath of office with honesty and integrity. Clinton, on the other hand, has her own set of troubles, but that does not matter. Decades ago the Democratic Party engineered party rules that gave power to elected Democrats to swing the nomination in their preferred direction. With over 700 “Superdelegates” in the overall pool, Sanders will have to be clearly ahead of Clinton by a significant amount in June to claim their support. And after Tuesday, Clinton has moved prohibitively ahead in the delegate count, making it almost impossible for Sanders to catch up — barring a clearer smoking gun with her emails than we have seen so far.
Things are curiouser and curiouser in the GOP. The party is on the cusp of giving its nomination to a different sort of populist demagogue. Where Sanders is your classical “us against the rich” demagogue, Donald Trump is the scarier modern version of the same. He agitates against DAVID CROCKETT the entire “establishment” (whatever From the Wild that term means), promising to overturn Frontier everything to “make America great again.” Like Sanders, he promises the moon — build that wall and make Mexico pay for it, destroy ISIS, wave his magic wand and undo the international trade system, apparently suspend the constitutional order itself — and it’s all going to be beautiful. Trump betrays no hint of how he will accomplish this revolution. He assures us that when he takes the oath of office he will know more about these issues than anyone else. Absent any political convictions beyond what is good for himself, his presidency would be fascinating to watch. Trump is a strong-man candidate who appeals to people’s passions, fears, angers and resentments. Voters like him because he is not afraid to be political incorrect – apparently failing to recognize that one can be politically incorrect without descending into adolescent locker room insults. Unlike the Democrats, Republicans do not have Superdelegates. There is no obvious establishment backstop to correct this runaway Trump train. If he wins the necessary number of delegates, he can
force himself on the party like a rapist on a — well, I probably shouldn’t go with that metaphor. Clearly Trump’s presence has caused the level of political discourse to degenerate to levels that would dismay George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. I still have faith in the separation of powers system. I suspect a Trump presidency would run straight into the buzzsaw of the Constitution, and all the factors that frustrate ALL candidates who promise “hope and change” would work on him as well – to the great disappointment of his legions of fans. But his willingness to resort to insults and threats to all who oppose him is troubling. I can only imagine what he might say to a Speaker Paul Ryan who chooses NOT to support some Trumpian initiative. Will he get Chris Christie, his current court jester, to play the part of Luca Brasi and place a horse head in Ryan’s bed? I tell my students that we are not immune to the siren call of the demagogue-turned-tyrant in this country. Ross Perot presented that type of threat in the 1990s, but he ran an impossible race from outside the two-party system. Trump has been much more shrewd, working successfully (so far) to use the nomination rules of one party to seize control of its apparatus from within. The Framers of our system were acutely aware of the danger of the popular leader. Trump would pose an interesting test of their efforts to prevent such a phenomenon. David Crockett is a professor and the chair of the political science department.
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Hate is not a Trinity value: If you see something, say something As most of you hopefully know by now, a racist image was recently posted to the Trinity Snaps account. A student shared a picture featuring a rifle pointing out of a car window with the caption “where they at…” overlaid by the Black History Month filter. When I first heard about the post, I didn’t want to know the details — knowing that it was something offensive to people of color should be enough motivation to speak out. But I’ll share the details I’ve learned because I want you to feel the same outrage I do, to get angry that there are members of our community who think threatening and dehumanizing our peers is acceptable behavior. I want you to imagine what it might feel like to be a black member of our community right now. How safe would you feel walking to your dorm at night? Think about how it would feel to not know which of your peers thinks the value of your life is a joke. Earlier this week, a member of the Student Government Association posted on behalf of the organization in Overheard At Trinity to state that the SGA does not condone this behavior. Students and alumni began a discussion about the situation, and my comments on that thread lead to this column. Some of the ideas that came up were: Maybe the person was trying to be humorous and failed, and if this person was trying to be extremely offensive to garner attention, why would we give him the attention he wants? To address the idea of distasteful humor, I’d first like to say that we are all entitled to our feelings. We each have a different sense of humor, and I acknowledge that respectful people can disagree on the specifics of what makes a good joke. However, there are implications to our humor. Sometimes people get so caught up in their right to freedom of expression they forget that their speech has implications. But it does. And the freedom to speak our minds does not excuse us.
“Jokes” of this caliber aren’t funny. Racist jokes, rape jokes, homophobic jokes and suicide jokes aren’t funny. When I say funny, I mean their implications aren’t funny. No one with a moral compass is laughing because another black person got LESLIE BARRETT shot, or another person got raped, Guest Column or another gay person was jumped, or someone else committed suicide. Yet people love to claim that they have a dark sense of humor to justify laughing at the expense of those affected by traumas, disease and discrimination. Why is it important to reduce the number of jokes made at the expense of people affected by the aforementioned issues? Because every time someone tells a racist joke and another person laughs, there’s a chance that other prejudiced people feel more justified in their hate. Every time someone tells a rape joke, there is a chance a rapist feels validated; rapists believe everyone rapes, and racists believe everyone is secretly racist. Even if these people haven’t committed any crimes, the more validation they receive, the higher the chances are that they will. There is a way to joke about controversial issues that can help lead to change, for example Louis C.K.’s “On Dating.” But very few people do it effectively, and controversial jokes often trivialize issues further marginalizing groups of people. In the case of the Snapchat in question, we cannot write it off as a dark joke that failed. All dark “jokes” fail. They fail people who live on the edge of safety. Allowing dark “jokes” to be acceptable at Trinity would be a failing of our community. We would be failing our friends of color, our women, our LGBTQA friends, for we could be putting their lives in danger by normalizing violence. Now to address the other piece of our Facebook discussion: if this person was trying to be extremely offensive to get a reaction,
aren’t we empowering him by giving him attention? No. We may be reacting loudly and publicly, but this is not empowerment. This discussion is us telling our black peers that their lives matter. We value them and we will not tolerate any threat to their lives because we are one community. We are standing up to whoever posted the photo and saying, “Hey, you may be part of this community, but we do not support your beliefs. You are not the norm.” It would empower the perpetrator if we all stayed quiet — if we allowed our black friends to believe that Trinity is a place that tolerates racially based threats. But hate is not a Trinity value. And so we speak. In regard to a solution, people spoke out against the SGA’s opinion that everyone should unfollow Trinity Snaps saying it won’t do anything. But, what is a writer without readers? What is an actor without an audience? What is a Snapchat account without a following? Unfollowing this account is one effective way to disempower the person behind it from having a mass influence. Another suggestion was to overflow the account with positivity. Perhaps the school could even create an official Trinity Snapchat account that is moderated by a student-worker, and this account could focus the parts of Trinity that make us proud. But just unfollowing isn’t enough. Creating a different, positive account isn’t enough. Ignoring the problem doesn’t make it go away. We all need to go a step further. When you hear someone “joking” about marginalized groups of people, speak up. Hold each other accountable. Even when you fear you’ll alienate someone, speak up. When everyone is drunk at a party and spewing offensive jokes, be that person who kills the mood before the mood gets someone killed. Show your peers that you value their lives even if they are not around. Hate is not a Trinity value. If you see something, say something. Leslie Barrett is a ‘14 Trinity alumna and business major. She currently resides in Colorado where she does marketing for a magazine company.
EDITORIAL
Trinity Snaps, the KKK and freedom of speech There’s been plenty to talk about these last days, most notably the primary results from Super Tuesday. But we won’t be focusing on that too much. Here’s our obligatory take: Clinton takes the majority of states with little surprise, helped in part by her husband’s shady tactics. On the other side, good news for Rubio, who won his first state. And, while Trump managed to exceed expectations, at least he didn’t win everything. With that out of the way, what we’d like to talk about instead is two fold. First the KKK’s recent encounter in Anaheim. As we all are hopefully aware, the Ku Klux Klan represents a disgusting and backwards way of thinking we wish would be long gone in today’s society. But it is with little pleasure that we find ourselves defending the clansmen in Anaheim after they were attacked. Before you stop reading and start telling everyone that the Trinitonian endorses and supports white supremacy, let us clarify. We do not defend the KKK’s views or beliefs. What we do defend however are their rights to hold such beliefs. Notably their right to assemble, protest and express themselves. These are all fundamental rights as outlined in our first amendment. While we are in no way endorsing violence either, does the thought of some Klansmen getting beat up keep us awake at night? Hell no. But should their ability to exercise their rights be taken away out of disagreement, we might find it harder to sleep. We should not, it should be noted, protect all groups equally; if a group is using their right of expression to incite violence then they are no longer protected by that right, What we should do however, is protect all peaceful groups equally. The Westboro Baptist Church protests peacefully. The KKK, in this instance, was protesting peacefully. Despite the views they may hold, their right, not only to express themselves, but to also defend themselves from attackers, is something that needs to be defended. Just as we have the right to call the KKK racist bastards whose existence sickens us, they have the right to express their own opinions. If a group as low as the KKK is granted those rights then we can all feel at ease knowing our rights are granted too. The problem in America is that too often words like “abuse” or “harassment” have been bastardized by portions of the population; this population has generated a cognitive framing around these words that cause them to see peaceful protests or expression, especially those that offend them, as an act of violence that needs to be suppressed in order to protect everyone else. This highlights a fundamental notion of freedom of speech and it’s, often unknown to them, opponents. No one, at least ostensibly, wants to just ban freedom of speech. They don’t say they are restricting speech, they are instead “protecting the children” or “protecting women.” Countries don’t ban protests or speech because they want to be jerks. They do it to protect the country’s stability, to protect from purveyors of war or to protect values and ideals they see as threatened. All honorable aims when taken without sacrificing fundamental rights. We understand. Freedom of speech is dangerous. It can cause wars and riots. It can lead to untold violence. It can hurt us to our deepest fiber while creating fear, anger and sorrow. But it also creates progress.
Freedom of speech allows for change and innovation, debate and discussion. Through the mixing and blending of various ideas we can move forward as humans. Bringing all ideas to the table allows us to combat and debate those we find wrong or repulsive, with the hopes of correcting and changing them. This is when freedom of speech not only works, but excels. If the KKK presents a voice of racism that we, as society or individuals, deem unacceptable, the answer is not to ban it. The answer instead lies in correcting it. We can debate and argue, and through generations, create a new dialogue that we find more appealing. But this new dialogue cannot be created through force. Moving from the KKK to our second point, closer to home, at our own university, recent allegations of racism on Trinity Snaps were brought to light by senator and SGA president Brenna Hill. Hill, in a post to the Facebook page Overheard at Trinity, made it clear that SGA does not endorse such racism on the Snapchat platform and urged others to stand beside them in unfollowing the account. A racist five second snap measures far from the messages of the KKK. But it’s acceptance and existence are a harsh reminder of views we would strongly rather be without. Shortly after Hill’s posting, the Trinity Snaps’ story was wiped clean, the moderator deleting the snap in question and starting anew. Sure, Trinity Snaps is not the United States. It’s more akin to a private organization run by a single entity; an entity who is solely responsible for the content published and the decisions to allow racist ideas onto the platform. As such their decision was to remove the snap. And that is their right to do so. But if we look at the situation as reflective of a free society, then such ideas, even racist ones, have the right to exist. We can create dialogue about not supporting them and urge others to voice their concern against it, not in a hope to get the ideas banned or deleted, but to correct them. By urging a community to stand up against an opinion they find wrong, Hill and her supporters are showing the other side, a side of acceptance and equality as opposed to racism and exclusivity. We want to make it so that the individuals perpetrating such views can correct themselves, not simply silence them. Many people following the posting have been calling for Trinity to publicly renounce and condemn this behavior. Such action by the university would be welcomed; we would be ashamed to attend a university where racist behavior and ideals are upheld by the institution. But condemning such expression and ideas is, and should remain, far from banishment. If Trinity were to silence racist, sexist or otherwise offensive language at every level we would likely find ourselves in a blissfully ignorant state. But the views would still exist, now only silent, growing stronger through a combination of disdain and suppression. We should not simply unfollow the account or fall into complacency. And while complacency is not a measure of endorsement, it is a dangerous step. Remaining silent is to not exercise the very right we are striving to protect. We should be vocal about our opinions on the matter. Should we ban racist statements or other ideas we find wrong? No. Should we lash out in violence against these ideas? Of course not. Should we make it known that we, as a community, do not support these types of ideas, in an attempt to correct and dissuade them? Definitely.
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FACULTY SPOTLIGHT “Many people are smart. It’s just as important to be compassionate to yourself and others.”
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Miscast to bring music, laughter with unique, unconventional performances
If you could go anywhere in the world for Spring Break, where would you go?
“Cathedral tour in Spain.” Janett Munoz Sophomore (Above) SARAH PERKINS and REBEKAH WILLIAMS watch as KATIE FARRELL and TRIP WRIGHT rehearse for their roles in Miscast. (Below) SARAH PERKINS has an animated reaction at rehearsal.
BY SIDNEY HOPKINS PULSE REPORTER On Saturday, Mar. 5, at 8:30 p.m., senior Rebekah Williams will be presenting Miscast, a concert featuring several Trinity students in unexpected and unconventional roles. In the show, performers will be able to perform musical theater pieces they would normally never actually be cast for. Williams directed and choreographed the show, and she will also appear in some numbers. The show serves’ as Williams’ senior lab show. Williams is graduating in May and has been heavily involved in theater and music during her four years at Trinity. “Everyone has been so invested and there are some really wonderful moments that I’m excited for audiences to see,” Williams stated. “Miscast is different from other performances at Trinity because it’s a musical that’s meant to be very casual and fun,” Williams said. Williams has been working with all sorts of students, and has spent several weeks putting the show together. According to Nico Champion, a first-year at Trinity and a performer in the show, Miscast will be a way for audiences to enjoy well known pieces in a whole new way. “Miscast completely flips the conventional ideas behind certain musical theater songs on their head, transforming iconic moments into completely new bits,” Champion said. Audience members will be able to recognize their favorite musical numbers, but sung by
a completely unexpected cast. The show includes pieces from Hairspray, Into the Woods, and Grease. “Even if you don’t like or know that many musicals, it’s still going to make you laugh, guaranteed,” said Casey Deal, another first-year performing in the show. The show is expected to garner countless laughs and will be a unique Trinity experience. Kassie Kelly, a sophomore Music major, is excited about Miscast and expects it to amuse the audience. “The show will be hilarious from the audience’s perspective,” Kelly said. The premise of the show and the element
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that makes it unique is the role reversals and the unconventional casting of singers for each song. Most of the show’s acts will be females performing songs typically sung by males, and males singing songs usually cast for women. “The show is independent of my other activities, and doesn’t feel like an obligation, I’m able to let loose and just have fun with the rest of the cast,” Kelly explained. The fourteen performers of Miscast are excited for the upcoming show and hope the audience will enjoy it as much as they do. “I get to play Sandy from Grease and Liesl from Sound of Music,” sophomore Tripp Wright said. “That’s what I think makes this production so fun, it’s a show everyone can enjoy.” Wright continued to describe that “Miscast is about allowing people that love musicals and theater to finally get to sing the song they always wanted to, especially because it is usually written for the opposite gender.” In addition to showcasing their talent and performing iconic roles, the cast members are excited about trying new things musically and theatrically. Miscast comes during the height of senior recital time, and is sure to bring a unique musical experience to the campus. The show will start at 8:30 p.m on Friday in the Stieren Theater. For those who can’t make it, there is an open dress rehearsal in the Cafe Theater on Friday, Mar. 4 at 5:45 p.m.
“Denver to visit my family” Ember Porter Senior
“New Zealand” Courtney Justus Sophomore
“Anywhere in Europe, but especially Spain” Grace Wilkins First-Year
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Four legged friends find home at Trinity
Mindy Morales leads Cat Alliance in caring for stray cats on campus
Mindy Morales helps feed and take care of the campus cats along with students in the Cat Alliance. photo by Jordan Leeper
BY MOMO SETAMOU PULSE REPORTER Though the university’s official mascot is the Tiger, some less fierce four legged felines have become near and dear to the Trinity community. Some are friendly, letting students pet and play with them. Others are shy and quickly scamper off when someone walks their way. Regardless, the campus-famous Trinity cats
(affectionately known as Trinicats) are giving Leeroy a run for his money when it comes to being top dog — or cat — in the hearts of students and faculty. The Trinicats first appeared on campus twelve years ago. University staff was constantly having to turn the cats over to animal shelters, and it seemed that as soon as one was gone, another would appear. As an alternative to consistently leaving the fate of the cats up to the shelters, Trinity staff looked into and eventually adopted the Trap-Never-Return method, which was first established by faculty at Texas A&M. The Trap-Never-Return strategy involves trapping the cats and having them neutered so that they will not be able to reproduce. Eventually, the cats are returned to be fed and cared for by the members of an organization or school. Upon seeing the success that Texas A&M and Stanford University had dealing with their stray cat situations in this way, Mindy Morales, Cad Technician and one of the Cat Alliance’s founding members began implementing the strategy at Trinity. By having the stray cats neutered and returned to campus, Trinity aims to care for these furry friends in a healthy, humane way. Initially a separate non-profit organization run by faculty and staff, the Cat Alliance began in an effort to take care of the cats. “For a while, we were this cool, underground club that eventually became popular,” Morales said. At first, the idea was not welcomed by a receptive student body. Today that attitude has changed and the cats are loved by many. Students also are now part of the Cat Alliance. Morales hopes that even students who are not cat-lovers can appreciate the work
the Cat Alliance does and the positive impact they have had on campus. “Over the years, there has been an immense amount of appreciation and support of the student body in their relationship with the Trinicats, and we now have more volunteers than we can give out shifts at a time throughout the year,” Morales said. “Even cat haters should love us. The cats aren’t sick, they are healthy and displaying positive emotions around the campus.” Students in the Cat Alliance take turns feeding cats at different stations around campus. “We couldn’t do this without students. We have ten feeding stations, and the cats are fed seven days a week, including holidays and summer. The Cat Alliance is a labor of love that is scientifically based,” Morales said. For some students, taking care of the cats brings them a feeling of home while they’re away from home. “I knew I would miss my cat back home, and I joined Cat Alliance because I realized that this would help me with that loss,” said first-year Catherine Worley. “I first cats I fed were Fiona and Flora at Marrs McLean and they were both very friendly and full of energy from the moment I met them. To be a part of a club that takes pride in providing a humane and healthy way of having the cats live on campus is very rewarding. Over the last four years, the cat population at Trinity has stabilized and the campus is now home to twenty two cats. From time to time, the Cat Alliance sees cats pass away, which is a sad occasion, but they are excited when new cats that wander on to campus and find a home at Trinity.
Students considering studying abroad encouraged to inquire Experienced students tell of travels to countries all over the world, say to start planning soon BY EMILY ELLIOTT PULSE REPORTER From Greek Life, to intramural sports, to seminar classes and beyond, college, particularly Trinity, provides opportunities for students to expand their horizons and engage in new
experiences. Many of these chances are gone after graduation, so it is important to take advantage of the time and resources unique to the college years. One opportunity many students choose to pursue is study abroad. Some students are interested in pursuing semester-long trips based on shorter trips they’ve
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taken through the university. Trinity offers study abroad programs for entire semesters or just several weeks. “I went to Cuba with Trinity over winter break. The shorter two week program opened my eyes to what an incredible experience study abroad is and has inspired me to pursue a longer trip,” said Joseph Khalaf, a sophomore accounting major. Several opportunities and possibilities exist as to what kind of trip a student can have, and the sooner one begins planning their ideal opportunity, the better. “People looking to study abroad need to consider what kind of experience they are looking for. Short term or long term, foreign language or English, host family or not, what kind of credits they have a use for, and so on. I advise planning and exploring all options you may be interested in for a trip. Also, make the most of your time abroad because it doesn’t last forever,” Khalaf said. The chance to experience new opportunities in an unfamiliar place during one’s formative years is one of the primary reasons students choose to study abroad. “I always knew I wanted to study abroad in college because I may never be presented with the opportunity to live in another country again. I have always loved traveling and I think it provides one of the best learning experiences. Immersing yourself in another culture is incredibly eye-opening, challenging, and amazing all at once,” said Andrea Lee, a junior psychology major. One-on-one sessions with representatives from the study abroad office worked to ensure the best trip was
available for traveling students. “I basically met with them four to five times and they covered everything. They also held preparation sessions with forms specific to your country that told you about ways to blend in with the culture in that area. I felt completely prepared before I left and they were always sending follow-up emails to make sure we were doing alright,” Lee said. During situations in which a student’s safety may be compromised, Trinity prioritizes the well-being of the student, doing everything in their power to ensure their security; Lee was in Paris during the November terrorist attacks, and found that her university was steadfast in assisting her. “In less than an hour, Ben Gomez, who I had been traveling with, and I received an email regarding our safety in the area. They then continued to send emails and provide information on what the US Consulate was saying about the situation. They did not sound alarmed in the emails, which made it easier to stay calm under the circumstances,” Lee said. The opportunity to study abroad comes with a lot of work and frustration, however, and students may need to prepare themselves for a lengthy, frustrating process. “I want to study abroad mainly because I want to learn better Spanish for my major. I also want to go to Bolivia because it’s not a typical travel experience; it’s different, which is really attractive to me, and I can really immerse myself in their culture,” said Stacey Debner, a sophomore sociology and Spanish double major. Although there may be a serious desire to study abroad, not all opportunities to visit countries of choice are easily approached; interested students have to be patient with the process to fully comprehend it. “The first steps presentation was good, and I think everything was well-presented and logical, but the presentation made the process sound much easier than it is. The website can be confusing, and it’s difficult to understand what needs to be done in person and online; the forms are very confusing, as well as the process to follow them. There’s a lot of necessary coordination that’s just not well explained,” Debner said. To study abroad, a student should have patience and determination in order to plan the best trip possible; without these qualities, the process may become tedious or confusing. If you’re interested in studying abroad, you’re encouraged to visit the International Programs Office or contact Nancy Ericksen at nerickse@trinity.edu to go over any questions or concerns.
A E So what is pop, exactly? ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT•
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BY DYLAN WAGNER
A&E WRITER
This could have been a very short article. What is pop music? It’s music that’s popular. Bam. Done. But there is a big difference between popular music and “pop” music, although they do overlap many times (which probably contributes to the confusion). Popular music has ostensibly been around since people have been listening to music at all: Find the songs that the most people like, and you’ll find popular music. I chose to use the definition from the New Grove Dictionary of Music, which is a source of musical information agreed upon by musicologists. They identified the term “popular music” as we use it today as originating in the 1800s. The definition isn’t all that surprising: it’s the type of music most commonly associated with the industrial middle class. This is why art music, colloquially but inaccurately called “classical music,” isn’t generally considered pop.
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The mainstream quality of the music defined it throughout the 20th century. But now we’re arriving at what “pop” music is, born after communication technology. Some researchers even ignore the earlier definition and place the birth of pop music in the 1950s, overlapping the birth of rock-and-roll music and jazz. This identification makes more sense to me partially because I can relate to 1950s pop more easily than I can 1800s pop. But to a certain extent the 1950s definition is more satisfying because it identifies elements of the music itself separate from its actual popularity. You can differentiate rock from folk, ragtime or electro-funk. But pop isn’t just rock, is it? Do you hear a lot of rock songs on the radio today? Hell, there are some who think that rock as a genre is dead entirely. That point leads into a disappointing reality of pop music: Its definition is constantly changing. If pop can be rock and then not-rock, contain elements of blues but not be blues, what could possibly make pop a standardized genre instead of a synonym for popular music? It’s actually a pretty hard question to answer, and not everyone agrees. Some
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believe there are actual musical genre elements that define pop and that other genres just don’t fit. I don’t quite agree with such a restrictive definition. Pop seems to have a close relationship with commercialization and record companies that have no real loyalty when it comes to the genre of music in question; they simply sell what people are buying, or what they think they’ll buy. What I (and professional smart people like Theodore Adorno) think makes pop distinct is based more on its structure than its content. What I mean is that most pop songs today are three to four minutes long, have repeated choruses or refrains, and have melodies designed to attract listeners. In addition, pop songs are made to stand alone, sometimes even in fragments; how many times have you heard the last refrain of a pop song and recognized it as part of the full piece? It’s all about the hook. Who knows what form pop will take in the near future? The fragmenting of genres of music and overlapping of electronica and hip hop are both processes that might make pop music almost unrecognizable in 20 years. Bottom line? Wait for the drop.
Top ten most popular songs 1
The Twist by Chubby Checker (1960,1962)
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“Smooth” by Santana (1999)
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“Mack the Knife” by Bobby Darin (1959)
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“How Do I Live?” by LeAnn Rimes (1997)
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“Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO (2011)
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“I Gotta Feeling” by The Black Eyed Peas (2009)
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“Macarena” by Los Del Rio (1996)
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“Physical” by Olivia Newton John (1981)
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“You Light Up My Life” by Debby Boone (1977)
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“Physical” by Olivia Newton John (1981) Information from: Billboard
Chronicles of an “average” student BY GRACE FRYE
A&E WRITER
The term “average” is thrown around a lot on a college campus. Professors laud 70 percent exam average. In math you discuss finding the average of a sequence of numbers. Students calculate the average score they’ll need to earn for grade. And most things just seem to be average—not at the top and not at the bottom but surely and unmovingly right in the middle. Average is a term I’ve feared for a long time. It is something I associated with laziness, lack of motivation and just skating through. But it terrified me when the realization hit that I may be just an average student. Not at the top, not at the bottom, but thoroughly and unmovingly in the middle. It is not uncommon for high achieving high school students to experience a bit of whiplash when they reach their college campus. It
definitely happened to me. All of a sudden I was reading a book a week, taking classes in subjects I had never tried before and trying to maintain a mildly presentable appearance and social presence. But how does a fresh faced, hasn’t-gone-through-the-ringerof-a-Seth-Fogarty-class freshman go from a top notch high school student to an aggressively average one, and more importantly why? These are questions that have been swirling around in my brain as I approach the mid-point of my spring semester sophomore year. Honestly I do not think I can point to a particular moment when I decided to give fewer fucks. There was no assignment, no class and no mind-blowing moment of epiphany that screamed “Care less!” I think it started for me when I realized no one was going to care about my grades or my success more than me. No one was going to pull me out of class and say “Wow, you should really study more.” And on top of that, when I approached my professors about my performance the overwhelming answer I received was “Why are you so concerned with your number grade?” I didn’t realize it then, but high school did not teach me how to learn but rather how to get an A—and those are wildly different things. It was not until the spring semester
of my sophomore year that I has the ability to reflect on my past three semesters and realize there was a trend. As my semesters progressed not only was my sleep cycle improving, my happiness was improving. I was enjoying my classes. I was enjoying my social circle. I was getting more than four hours of sleep every night. But I was performing averagely in my classes. I was pulling a high B (something that this time last year would have had me in tears) in almost all of my classes but I was on great terms with my professors—something I had previously considered not possible. Having been at Trinity for a little over three semesters I’ve heard a lot about students dropping from top notch high schoolers to middle of the road college students, and I dreaded the day when that was me. But now I embrace it. I do not want to face everyday only concerned with getting an A. I do not want to approach my classes with a fine tooth comb picking up every miniscule piece of extra credit available. I’ve been able to identify what is healthy and smart for me as a student and for me as a young adult figuring it all out. I am I proud to call myself an aggressively average student.
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Spring cleaning tips because you’re filthy BY PAIGE PEREZ
A&E WRITER
Heavy hearts, rejoice. Spring is in the air, and break is right around the corner! But before you hop on a plane, embark on that road-trip or start the long drive home, there’s one more thing to check off of your to-do list: Clean your dorm room. It sounds like a downer, but there’s no bigger buzzkill than arriving back at school after a relaxing break just to return to a huge mess. Use this quick and easy guide to spotclean the most important parts of your dorm room or apartment so you can begin your spring break stress-free.
Throw away anything associated with courses you aren’t taking anymore That textbook you bought for your Common Curriculum class that you got a C in and have no plans to retake unless you’re in need of an oversized coaster or doorstop. The same logic applies to leftover papers or exams. Don’t save stacks of irrelevant class materials just because you “might” use them someday (you won’t). If you haven’t pulled those materials off of your shelf since the class ended last year, then they’d be more useful lining the bottom of your hamster cage or sopping up your spilled beer. (Does this count as recycling?)
If you haven’t vacuumed or swept your room once this year, now is the time You’ve been living under a blanket of dust and dirt without even
noticing. It’s a proven scientific fact that dust bunnies multiply faster than regular bunnies- so scoop them up and breathe easy!
Wash your dishes By now that mug that you’ve used every day for the past three months without washing is just a normal part of the scenery, but leaving it over the break would be even more unsanitary than it already is. Seriously, were you raised in the jungle? Do your dishes (and not with hand soap, you animal).
Clear out your backpack/ purse A common misconception among college students is that the bottom of any given bag is a black hole where each item thrown in is sucked up and then never seen again. Research shows that this is largely untrue. The gum wrappers, broken pencils, squished oranges and broken lipstick you tried to dispose of still exist, and you’re lugging them around all day on your back. Disposing of these miscellaneous items can literally take a load off of your shoulders next semester.
Remove old clothes from your closet While packing a suitcase, we automatically gravitate towards clothes that we love. The key to success is to not ignore the stuff you don’t love. While your favorite clothes are packed away, it’s easier to see what’s left- and notice any items that were neglected over the past semester. Your ex-boyfriend’s old sweatshirt, the top that doesn’t fit anymore, the pants with a hole in the knee have all been uncovered! Throw this away and make room for new items that you love.
Paige Perez returns to her humble home in the trashcan outside the newsroom. Photos by MADDIE SMITH
I wanna be in the article where it happens BY SARAH TIPTON
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How does an actor, writer, daughter of a Canadian and an engineer dropped in the middle of a small college, by providence, personable in word, become even more of a nerd? By way of Lin-Manuel Miranda. A certified genius based off of his MacArthur Fellowship, his latest popular endeavor: the hit Broadway musical “Hamilton.” I know what you’re thinking, “Sarah, we’re not theatre nerds like you; why would we give a crap about some musical?” Well, unless you have been living under a rock, you would know that this is no ordinary musical. If you walk anywhere near the theatre building or certain dormitories, you have probably already heard people belt songs from the show at varying levels of tunefulness.
And you should know its music and lyrics are heavily influenced by rap and hip-hop, so much so that cabinet meetings during Washington’s administration are imagined as full-blown rap battles. It’s a spectacle that almost half of America wants to see, and yet most have only seen glimpses of the show through small samples on the Grammy’s and 60 Minutes. Tickets are sold out three months in advance, so and hopefully there will be a national tour that hits every m a j o r city (that’s my only chance of ever seeing it). In the meantime, most of us poor plebeians can only
imagine the show while listening to the soundtrack on repeat until our wallmates scream at us to turn it down. If you are new or not a member of the Hamiltrash (what the fans are calling themselves these days), here is a crash course on what you need to know.
The best song on the cast album is every single one, but in order to sound like you are in the know, just listen to these staples: “Alexander Hamilton,” “Aaron Burr, Sir,” “The Schuyler Sisters,” “Wait for It,” “You’ll Be Back,” “Cabinet Battle #1” and “The Room Where it Happens.” If you have not fallen in love with the musical by listening to just two of
the songs, there is no hope for you as a human being, and you should go live in a cave. You can listen to the entire album on Spotify, and I highly recommend that you do so. “Hamilton” is a rare kind of musical that has something
for everyone and is a crossover hit. Plus it doesn’t hurt that it reimagines the story of the founding fathers and presents it with a twist. I’m personally obsessed with the show for many reasons; the lyrics and music are insanely clever and catchy without being tedious and redundant, which is hard for a musical to accomplish. All of the major cast except the actor who plays King George by my musical theatre husband Jonathan Groff, are people of color. Alexander Hamilton is played by Lin-Manuel Miranda, who is Puerto Rican. George Washinton, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison and Aaron Burr are all played by black actors. It’s a story of America’s past told by America’s present. It is a masterpiece that deserves every award and all of the recognition it can get.
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Best and worst of Texas from a non-Texan BY SOLEIL GAFFNER
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Texas is unique in the sense it has its own culture that a non-Texan definitely has to get accustomed to. At the same time, the state itself is something that might require some getting used to. Texas has its highs and lows, and I’d like to highlight some of them for future reference when your out-of-state cousin asks what it’s like living in the Lone Star state. PRO: I hadn’t tried Bluebell before moving down here for
Trinity. I was going into the whole experience fully expecting to tell my friends, “Wow. Bluebell tastes like... ice cream.” But I was wrong. Bluebell tastes like a tiny piece of Heaven in a tub. I hadn’t lived until this ice cream came into my life. Why isn’t this ice cream up north? What have us northerners done to deserve a Bluebell-less life? CON: Driving down the freeway. I look to my left, there’s a cherry-red Ford F-150, a meat smoker poking out the top of the bed. To my right, a black Chevy Silverado, four coolers chilling in the back. In front there is a silver Ram pickup. Behind me looms
a Toyota Tacoma, slowly pulling closer and closer. I can’t escape the hordes, but I try my best to adapt to this larger living lifestyle that is the Lone Star state. PRO: Salsa tastes 100x better when you dip in a tortilla chip shaped like the great state of Texas. I’m pretty sure Texas is the only state that does this, by the way. CON: I’ve used three tissue boxes in the last week. I’ve spent an exorbitant amount of money on cough drops alone. I’ve started popping allergy pills like they’re M&M’s. And yet, the cedar still blooms, and my allergies wage war against me.
PRO: There’s nothing nicer than walking out of my class and taking a moment to enjoy the sunshine. I’ve probably sent over 20 selfies to my friends using the temperature filter on Snapchat. They’ve gotten mad at me over 20 times because of that. But who can get over this ridiculously warm winter? I’m pretty sure the average temperature in January was 65 degrees. February was about 70. I’ll put my money on an average of 80 for March. CON: At the same token... I do miss my winter wardrobe. I’ve already broken out my shorts and tank tops. I hear my sweaters and scarves calling me like needy ex-
partners. Sometimes I miss the below freezing temperatures. I never used to sweat in the winter (I definitely do now). If you’re interested, though, I’ll be hosting a funeral for my winter wardrobe next weekend. PRO: Texas pride. It can be more than annoying at times, but their love for their state is quite charming. You won’t find a more enthusiastic group of people who are so proud (and knowledgeable) of their state. I can’t tell you how many times I have been reminded of Beyonce’s birth place. CON: Year-round mosquitoes. Also roaches. Everywhere.
Grab your broomstick! Time for a movie review! BY MADDIE SMITH
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“The Witch” is a new horror movie from first-time director Robert Eggers about a Puritan family who live alone by a large forest in New England during the 1630’s. At the beginning of the film, they are leaving the “plantation,” a community of pilgrims who have also immigrated from Europe. The father, William,
disagrees with the lack of religious vigor amongst the locals and has chosen to move his family, a wife and four children, away. They have chosen to abandon the only society they know in this new world to live an isolated existence. Months later, the family dwells in a small shack-like structure that William built. They survive off of the corn they grow and the game they hunt. The mother, Katherine, has given birth to a baby boy, Samuel, who is the center of Thomasin, the oldest sister’s, world. The rest of the family consists of the second oldest son, Caleb, who is intelligent and devoted to his religion, and the toddler twins, Mercy and Jonas.
The film starts when Thomasin is playing outside with Samuel. She closes her eyes in a game of peekaboo, but when she opens them, Samuel is gone. The next few minutes reveal that the baby has been taken by the witch, a reality the film never tries to disguise with ambiguity or metaphor. I won’t reveal exactly what happens, but I will say that the entire theater erupted in groans. The family is left in absolute ruins. Because Samuel was unbaptized, there is no guarantee that he has ascended to Heaven and is most likely burning in Hell. Katherine makes no secret about placing her blame on Thomasin, who is beginning to show signs of rebellion
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against her repressive family. The rest of the film shows the family’s slow descent into paranoia over the evergrowing presence of the paranormal. One of the largest impressions this film left on me was my opinion of the witch. Again, the film never hides the fact that the witch exists. Unlike another recent, great horror film, “The Babadook,” the monster of “The Witch” cannot be interpreted as delusions brought on by trauma. My surprising response about halfway through the story was that I stopped viewing the witch as the villain. As Thomasin, a girl who has been burdened by an oppressive society her whole life, is subjected to more and more hardships at the hands of her family, the audience begins to feel more negatively toward characters like Katherine or the twins than towards the supernatural. That’s not uncommon in a horror movie though. Many times, the purpose of the monster is to reveal the true nature
of the human characters. However, I’ve never seen a movie where I begin to root for the monster. By the end of the film, I was clapping when Thomasin made her final decision. It’s difficult to interpret what exactly “The Witch” was about. On one hand, it’s easy to make the assumption that the film was commenting on the hysteria that comes with oppressive societies. However, in the context of this film, the family wasn’t exactly being paranoid. They believe in witches because they live in a world inhabited by witches. Their beliefs aren’t unjustified. But, then again, the witches are a form of extreme female empowerment, which wouldn’t be necessary without something to rebel against. Would the witches exist without being driven to evil by the Puritan church? Perhaps the film is exposing the only reactions people have to repression: either allow the negativity to consume you or rebel against it until you are just as evil.
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Trinity Tiger’s basketball win SCAC Championship after beating Schreiner University this weekend.
Women’s basketball move on to NCAA DIII championship during upcoming weekend BY SHREE DESHPANDE
SPORTS REPORTER This past weekend, the top-seeded Trinity Tigers women’s basketball team won the Southern Collegiate Athletic Championship (SCAC) by knocking off the No. 3 Schreiner University Mountaineers with a score of 6650. In clinching the SCAC, the Tigers received an automatic bid to the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III playoffs. With wins over the Texas Lutheran University Bulldogs and Schreiner in the semifinals and finals, respectively, the Tigers finished their regular season with a record of 22-5. The Tigers’ two wins in a row showed their confidence and dedication to their long-term season goals. “Our performance was great. We played with so much confidence, and from the beginning we knew how much we wanted
to win the tournament. It was just a matter of keeping our eyes on the prize and doing everything and anything in order to get there,” said junior guard Monica Holguin. The Tigers’ offense and defense were stellar on Sunday. Key contributors showed up on both sides of the ball. Multiple players had steals, rebounds, points and assists, contributing to the Tigers’ win against Schreiner. “We had a solid defensive game plan and were confident shooters. It’s really exciting to win SCAC and go on to the national tournament, especially having come up short the last two years,” said senior forward Bryony Harris. Senior guard Caitlin Barrett led the team with six steals and contributed nine points in the win against the Mountaineers. Junior guard and forward Allison Staley scored eight points. Senior guard Elizabeth Balido scored twelve points. “I thought everyone played really well ... Different people stepped up and contributed to the win,” Harris said. This was the first time Staley has been named to the all-tournament team. “Being named all-tournament is really such an honor, and since it’s the first time
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for me, it was really exciting to hear my name be announced,” Staley said. Holguin joined her teammates on the alltournament team and was also recognized as the tournament’s Most Valuable Player, having scored 23 points on seven field goals and nine free throws. She also had six steals and six assists. “It’s always an honor to be recognized in such a way,” Holguin said. The beginning of the road to the NCAA Division III Championship begins against the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Athenas in the Round of 64. Like the Tigers, the Athenas finished the season 22-5. The winner of this game will play the winner of the University of Texas-Tyler, University of California Santa Cruz game. The NCAA Division III tournament features a diverse field of sixty-four teams from all over the country. The field has teams such as the Tufts Jumbos, the New York University Violets and the George Fox Bruins. Winning the SCAC championship has the team poised to make a run in the 64team, single-elimination tournament. “We are definitely excited for this next weekend. Every game from here on out
will be a grind, and we have to come ready to play,” Holguin said. In addition to its variety of teams, the amount of games required to be played by teams deep in the tournament makes March Madness a test of which teams can display endurance mentally and physically. The Tigers plan to take the tournament with a one game at a time mentality. “We are taking it one game at a time, and I think if we continue playing the way we did this past weekend we will be a hard team to beat,” Harris said. Stanley noted the key is remaining true to what got them to the tournament in the first place: Trinity basketball. This will be crucial for the Tigers’ success this weekend. “We will just have to go in and work hard and play Trinity basketball. I think it’ll be a really good game and a lot of fun to play in,” Staley said. You can catch the start of the Tigers’ campaign to take the NCAA Division III championship this weekend in Tyler, Texas. They play the Claremont-MuddScripps Athenas the Louis Herrington Patriot Center at 5p.m.
Sophomore, Forward Trinity Women’s Basketball Hometown: Fort Worth, Tx Who is your favorite retired pro basketball player? My favorite retired pro basketball player is definitely Bill Laimbeer from the Pistons.
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What are your go-to frozen yogurt toppings? My go-to frozen yogurt toppings are Oreos and rainbow sprinkles. What is something you’re looking forward to this season? I’m really excited to face Claremont in the first round of playoffs Friday.
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Trinity softball gets in the swing by winning doubleheader
BY SHREE DESHPANDE
SPORTS REPORTER This past Sunday, the Trinity Tiger softball team swept the Staten Island University Dolphins, winning both of the doubleheader games 3-1 and 12-0. The Tigers’ weekend was considered extremely impressive given the dominance the Tigers displayed on both sides. In the first game, the Tigers edged out the Dolphins 3-1, scoring at the bottom of the first, third and fifth innings. In their second game of the day, the Tigers won by run rule, scoring a total of six runs at the bottom of the third inning.
Before that, the Tigers had combined five runs in the first and second innings. The Tigers scored a run in the fourth inning, sealing the deal. With this performance, the Tigers feel as though they are off to a great start of the season. “The atmosphere surrounding the team this year is really something special and I think this past weekend was a great representation of how well this team works to accomplish our goals for this season,” said sophomore shortstop Rebecca Berreth. With these wins, the Tigers sit at 5-3, winners of the past three games. The softball team finds this crucial as they begin conference play this weekend. “I think we’re gaining momentum and getting into the swing of things, literally. Sweeps, especially when they end in a run rule, are always a confidence booster, but we definitely try to stay levelheaded and not get too cocky.
We never want to take any team lightly, especially now since conference games start this weekend,” said senior pitcher Kaci Wellik. The first game was a defensive battle with neither team committing an error. The difference came in pitching; Wellik pitched a complete game and only allowed one run on three hits. “I try to take games one pitch at a time. It was a fun game to pitch because they couldn’t touch my riseball. Also, my defense backed me up every inning without any errors, which makes it easier on me,” Wellik said. “I think the most fun inning was the one that I struck out all three girls in a row because that’s definitely an adrenaline rush.” In the second game, Berreth and her teammates and first years Sarah Paller, Hailey Wilson, and Delphina Morales combined for six total hits, going 6-6 overall. For her
performance on the plate this weekend, Berreth was named SCAC Player of the Week. “I worked really hard in the off season to get where I am now after struggling offensively last season. I only hope that my hard work will continue to pay off so that I can help my team throughout our upcoming conference season,” Berreth said. The Tigers begin conference play this weekend in a fourgame series against their IH-35 rivals, Southwestern. “I hope to continue our hitting streaks against Southwestern. We have multiple girls hitting above .500 right now, which is absolutely amazing, and if we can keep that going as well as keep our defense tight and errorless, I think we will play some great softball,” Wellik said. You can catch the Tigers’ series against Southwestern at 1 and
3:00 p.m. on Saturday and 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. on Sunday at Taylor-Sanders Softball Field in Georgetown.
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Trinity alum signs for pro-frisbee team BY DAVIS ALCORN
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than I used to. I eat a lot of crappy food. My role is to run around really fast and be a big body, so I work out every day and spend a lot of time working on my footwork,” Bacon said. This combined with hours of technical practice helps Bacon stay in optimal shape for defending other pro-athletes. His dedication to his craft is something he attributes to his time on the Trinity Campus. “Trinity’s frisbee team was a blast. We had a great time together, and I spent a ton o f time working on my
From the Intramural field to the big-time, Trinity alumnae ‘15 Reid Bacon is one of the few ultimate frisbee players to be getting paid to play the sport he loves. That being said, his story strays from the typical athlete path. Reid did not play a schoolsponsored, DIII sport in his college days. Instead, he put in work with the club frisbee team here on campus and several other local teams. Four and a half years later, he is signed as a professional ultimate frisbee player for the mechanics; track Dallas Roughnecks, a pro team that takes on workouts, cutting, and throwing for other teams from across the nation. hours and hours. Every day When asked if senior year, Stephen Bovio people believe him and I would throw for 1.5when he says he 2hrs, plus playing pickup a is a professional times a week, practicing ultimate player, It’s definitely a growing few with the men’s team, and Bacon said, “Not organization but I’m helping out the newly really. Most people women’s team,” excited to be a part of created that I know, and Bacon said. talk to on a regular it. These workouts, practices basis, know about and pick up games, just my involvement like shooting free throws, with club frisbee, running routes, or hitting and know how Reid Bacon in the cage, helped Bacon seriously I take it, Trinity Alum ‘15 see the potential in his game so they are generally and facilitated his continual taken aback a bit development as a player. but are excited to hear about it. A bunch of my His position, defensive cutter, requires peak work friends are actually buying my jersey to athleticism to help on opening kickoffs from sport on Jersey Thursdays at my office.” the opposing team. It is the real deal, but Reid said his life from “Playing defense against some of the top Trinity to the pros is not all that different. athletes in the sport means that I have to “My day-to-day life is pretty much the same, react as quickly as possible, so I have I don’t really think about my diet any more
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to have the speed to keep up with incredibly agile guys, and the endurance to do it over the course of a point, which can be as quick as a few seconds, or as long as several minutes,” Bacon said. Not only does Bacon have to keep his endurance up for his challenges in game, but a gruelling professional season as well.
When asked to describe what the pro season like: “My season is 14 games over the
course of 4 months, with playoffs beginning in late July and championship weekend in early August. Practice started a few weeks ago, and we’ll work together twice a week, with the expectation that we’re keeping in shape between practices. The competition is pretty fierce; Raleigh’s squad, the Flyers, are the reigning division champs, but the Jacksonville Cannons were one
game behind them. My squad managed to sign the two-time MVP of the league, plus some other studs (like myself), so we should have a good chance to win it all,” Bacon said. Pretty exciting prospects for a rookie. Bacon will not be content with just this season though as he envisions a future where he hopes to continue playing at a higher level. “As far as frisbee goes, I’d love to be able to do it full time. I’m getting paid very little right now, the real benefit is from not having to spend money like I do during the club season; travel, uniforms, and food are all paid for on the road. I just have to show up and run my hardest once a week,” Bacon said. Though he is a professional, Bacon explained that the salary doesn’t necessarily coincide with what people may think. “There isn’t really enough interest yet to justify giving players real live-able salaries, but hopefully in the next 5-10 years, it’ll be big enough to be able to quit my day job. So far, very few players have that privilege.” Though the future may be uncertain for Bacon, there is no question about his love for the game. T h e Roughnecks may be both new as a team, and new to Bacon, but he seems to simply be enjoying t h e processsaying,“It’sdefinitely a growing organization but I’m excited to be a part of it.”
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Trinity men and women’s golf start season BY SARAH PRICE
SPORTS REPORTER The men’s and women’s golf teams kicked off their spring season at the Schreiner Spring Shootout. The Tigers fought two long days this Monday and Tuesday with the men finishing sixth and the women taking second place. After finishing on a high note in the fall placing second at the Alamo City Classic, the girls were ready to get back to training. Senior captain Brigette Lee said, “I’ve been looking forward to getting the chance to grow stronger as a team and as an individual player. I’m excited to see the progress we’ve made since the fall season.” On the women’s side, sophomore Taylor Moser led the team shooting 76 both days. She placed second in the tournament just one stroke behind Schreiner’s Kaycee Bankert who had an overall score of 151.
Junior Hanna Niner, who won the tournament last year, came in ninth place with a total score of 160. Sophomore Shelby DeVore shot a 76 after the first round then 84 the final day tying for 13th as well as Lee tying for 17th and Christine Campbell finished 21st. Overall, the women really stepped up with everyone placing within the top twenty-five. This year the girls plan to take it all the way and win their conference. “Practice is definitely the key to achieving this,” Lee said. “Especially practicing putting and chipping.” With the Tigers only eight strokes away from taking first behind Schreiner who finished with 630 points, the team has already gotten off to a great start. As long as they keep putting in the work, they will get closer to reaching their goals. Niner gives some advice on the mindset an athlete should have during the tournament.
“I think losing is hard for any athlete to do.” Niner said. “As athletes, we just have to keep reminding ourselves of the next shot, the next hole, and the next tournament instead of focusing on the past.” The women continue their season, in Peoria, Arizona as they head to the George Fox Westbrook Invitational March 12th-13th. On the men’s side, the team finished sixth with two men finishing in the top twenty at the Schreinder Spring Shootout. After the first day, the Tigers were one stroke behind Southwestern University, the University of Texas-Dallas and Concordia University who were all tied for fifth place. Junior Jacob Hudson led the Tigers tying for eighth shooting a 72 after the first round and a 77 on the final day. Sophomore Remond Lyons finished second for Trinity and tied for 19th in
the tournament with a total score of 152. The men’s competition at this tournament was very tight with Trinity only trailing first place Texas Lutheran University by 23 strokes taking sixth place. Senior Alex Hartzell shot a 156 tying for 28th in the tournament overall. As the team looks ahead, they have big goals to accomplish this season. “We have been looking a chance to get to nationals all year,” Hartzell said. “That has been our primary focus and main goal.” After finishing second as well in the Alamo City Classic last fall, the Tigers are ready to start their season. “We just want to get as much practice in as possible between events,” Hudson said. “As small as the team is, if anybody is rusty we won’t have a chance to perform well as a team.” The men’s team continues as they move on to The West Cup in California March 28th and 29th.
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