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February 12, 2016
Fraternities and sororities celebrate Bid Day
Members of various sororities and fraternities gather around campus to welcome new active members into their organizations.
Trinity students congregate around the fountain to celebrate their bids BY JESSICA LUHRMAN
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Greek organizations gathered around Miller Fountain on Feb. 5 for Bid Day, the annual induction of new members for fraternities and sororities. There are now 605 students involved in Greek organizations on campus. Sororities extended 120 bids to women and fraternities gave 67 bids to men. Jeremy Allen, the coordinator for fraternity and sorority life, said organizations were excited to welcome new members. “The actives at the fountain didn’t know who the new members are until they came up. It’ll be kind of a mini-reveal every time a new member
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comes up. I know organizations were chomping at the bit to welcome the new members and find out what their class is going to look like during orientation and beyond,” Allen said. Bid Day marks the first day of New Member Orientation, a four-weeklong orientation process for new members. “Organizations have a maximum of four weeks of orientation. It can consist of breakfasts and dinners with the organization, study hall hours, camping retreats, meetings with alumni and really learning the and culture of each organization,” said Allen. For the first time, students who did not receive a bid were called the day before Bid Day to notify them. There were 15 students who did not receive a bid this year. “I’ve been calling them the day before. In the past it’s always been that on Bid Day if you don’t receive a call between 2:30-3 p.m., that means you have received a bid and that you can go get your bid card. I want to tell
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people if they didn’t receive a bid the day before, so that students will have more time to get prepared,” Allen said. Allen added that there are other opportunities for students to be involved in campus outside of Greek organizations. “It’s all about finding a fit with an organization. I really do believe that students will end up with the organization that is right for them. And even students that don’t receive a bid I think are going to find that there’s always another opportunity next year or other organizations to join on campus. It really does work out for the best on all sides,” said Allen. There was noticeable unity between Greek organizations, according to Esther Kim, coordinator for student programs. “It was my first Bid Day and the energy of it all was very exciting. The camaraderie amongst all the Greek chapters was noticeable. It was great to really see them unite together,” Kim said.
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Megan Reynolds, senior and english major, has been a Sigma Theta Tau active for four years and notes that she still gets excited for Bid Day. “Everybody waits at the fountain and you don’t know who’s coming, but when you see them with your organization’s shirt on- it’s just pure joy. Our rush process is so long, so it’s such a relief and so exciting when it’s over,” Reynolds said. Trinity’s rush period is longer than other universities. It begins in October and ends in February. The longer process is intended to give students an opportunity to become better acquainted with organizations. “During rush, there are three formal events that we recommend that students go to which is first, second and third round. Students will also host informal events including dinners, sport games, meeting with alumni and some groups have recruitment days that they set up — where students can meet as many actives as they can,” Allen said. Every bid is seriously considered
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for each organization, according to Allen. “Nothing is taken lightly. Any bid that is given is very thought out and much discussed and debated,” Allen said. Sororities and fraternities extend bids to students who are a good fit in the organization. “You want to see people going to an organization that is (the best fit for them.) Even if someone who I thought was really cool ends up choosing a different organization, it’s OK because I want to go where they’re going to be happy,” said Reynolds. Allen explained that inductees learn a passion for the Greek community during orientation. “I’ve heard a lot of people say that there’s really no way to prepare for orientation. There’s no way to develop the passion and knowledge that you have for the organization. That passion comes during orientation,” Allen said.
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It has come to recent attention there was a second police officer was present at the shooting of Antronie Scott, 36, on the North Side last week. Officer Brian Bilica was at the scene as well. Officer Bilica did not discharge his weapon and is not currently on leave. Scott was unarmed when shot. According to reports Lee thought that Scott had a gun but it turned out to only be a phone. Scott’s wife was in a car and witnessed the shooting. The officers were there to answer a call SAPD’s Repeat Offender Program because Scott was wanted for gun and drug possession. mysa.com
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Trinity tradition kicks off Valentines day weekend
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This afternoon, from 2:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m., Student Programing Board will host the annual Chocolate Fest at the Coates University Center Esplanade. The event is open and free to the Trinity community. “It’s sponsored by Student Programing Board every year, and it’s a great opportunity for students to come out. It’s near Valentine’s Day, hence why we’re having Chocolate Fest so close to the date. It’s just a really fun event,” said Esther Kim, coordinator for student programs. At the event students can get free chocolate, containers and shirts in addition to tasting chocolate dishes. “Everything is free. We have free desserts, chocolates, drinks, cakes,” Kim said. The Chocolate Fest also includes a competition that student organizations can compete in for different prizes for the respective clubs. “There is a competition portion as well. So student organizations can sign up and compete to win one of three prizes, first,
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second or third. And this year for our judges we have one professor, one class marshal and one alumni sponsor,” Kim said. All types of student organizations have entered this year. Greek life organizations, academic clubs and others
have registered to participate. In total there are 34 organizations tabling at the event. “Our club decided to compete partially because it’s something that we have always done, so it’s tradition at this point. We also decided to compete because of me personally. I really like to bake, and I have made our entries since my freshman year in the club, and we have lost both years that I have been a part of the club,
so we also decided to compete this year because I am determined to win this year,” said Brittney Bowman, a junior and member of the Zeta Chi sorority. Other groups entered to let students know about their organization. “It’s such a fun and unique tradition of Trinity’s; we’re always happy to support it! Plus, it turns out a lot of people don’t know what Trinity Distinguished Representatives is, so it’s always helpful to meet more Trinity students and introduce ourselves,” said Catherine Quigley, a senior and member of Trinity Distinguished Representatives. Organizations are preparing for the competition in different ways to try and get a leg up on their competitors. “We had a brain trust meeting to discuss the yummiest options. Next, we’ll meet up again to cook it, and the last step is to set it up and man the table on Friday. The hardest step was to weigh all the equally delicious options and try not to duplicate another group’s choice,” Quigley said. Other groups are focusing more on the presentation aspect of the competition as opposed to taste. “This year we are really trying to go for all of the points in the creativity and presentation/overall appeal section (because taste is never the issue) by combining club spirit and school spirit. About half of the club is getting together on Thursday to make as many cake pops
as we can. The idea we are going for is to have the cake pops look like a Leeroy in a Zeta Chi jersey,” Bowman said.
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Chocolate festival returns to the esplanade with a competition as well as a new singer-songwriter
On top of the competition there will also be a comedic singer-songwriter at the Chocolate Fest this year as part of the festivities. “I think in the past we’ve just had a solo guitarist or a singer but we found this person at our regional conference and we thought it be a great opportunity just for him to goof-off. He does a lot of comedic songs about college life,” Kim said. All students and staff are welcomed to join the festivities and the Trinity tradition.
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Farmers market makes it’s way to Trinity Student-developed and led market will promote health and wellness among the campus community BY PHILIP MCKEON
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On Mar. 26, a new, primarily student run farmer’s market will be opening at Trinity. It will be open to the public, will feature Trinity organizations promoting health and wellness, and will be a place for Trinity students to connect with the San Antonio community. Hayley Sayrs, who helped develop the idea for the market and will be taking over as its manager, explains how the idea came to her. “Last semester, I was in the garden with my friend and I thought, ‘We need to have a farmer’s market on campus.’ At first, it was just a thought, it wasn’t that we were definitely doing this. But around that same time another market in the area was shutting down, so I wanted to see if there was an opportunity for a farmer’s market in this geographic region of San Antonio,” Sayrs said. Sayrs is passionate about the market, and this passion drove her in her goal to bring the idea of the market to life.
“I was really interested in non profits, and it combined a lot of my passions. I’m really interested in human health, environmental health and sustainability, and how these things are always intersecting. I think food is actually the perfect synergy of all these things,” Sayrs said. After securing funding from a grant with the USDA, Sayrs and her team focused on how the market would be incorporated at Trinity. “Since October, we’ve been planning to launch the market on campus this spring. The market will be under the Center for Experiential Learning because a big part of this market will be providing students with an opportunity to connect with the community around San Antonio and specifically with the issues of food, sustainability, wellness and health, and things of that nature,” Sayrs said. More than a place to simply buy vegetables, the farmer’s market will stay true to Trinity’s mission and be a place for students to learn through experience. “A big part of the market is education; that’s the Trinity mission, so we’re providing students the opportunity to share what they’re learning in the classroom with the public and make those connections on a meaningful level. There’s going to be a lot to do with fitness and health at the market. We’re going to have TU Fitness and other organizations there providing free healthy
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snacks, or teaching a yoga class and things like that. It’s a platform for health and health education in San Antonio,” Sayrs said. Sayrs believes this is an important way for students to incorporate themselves in the San Antonio community. “Another big thing that I’m really excited about is that this is going to be another way to pop the Trinity bubble and give students the opportunity to know the people in San Antonio and also give the people of San Antonio the opportunity to get to know Trinity students, and what we do and what we care about,” Sayrs said. Kylee Whitworth, a first year, explained why she believes opening the farmer’s market on campus can increase student health. “There are only so many options here on campus, with only so many opportunities to eat healthy. I think this will be a great opportunity to give students more access to healthy choices,” Whitworth said. Whitworth continued to say that she supported the idea of the farmer’s market promoting local health. “I’m pre-med, so I definitely think it’s important that we promote good health. I’m looking forward to the market’s opening,” Sayrs said. The market will open on Mar. 26, and will be open Saturday mornings.
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Abortion and the human non person
I appreciate Dominic Pierce’s response to my previous column, raising the question of personhood and abortion. He argues that personhood is the most important question in the abortion debate. According to Pierce, one can be a member of the human species but not be a person. And if one is not a person, presumably others can do what they like with you. The problem with this argument is that Pierce accepts a functional definition of what it means to be a person. You are a human person because you possess certain qualities or abilities, not because of what you are. This is a common argument by people who favor abortion rights, though the list of qualities one has to possess to be considered a person is a matter of opinion. For some it is the detection of brain waves (about 40 days in utero). For others it is the ability to sense and feel (middle of the second trimester). More adventurous scholars argue that personhood is not obtained until you can engage in sophisticated cognitive acts, such as communication, or possess self-awareness — both of which occur sometime after birth. The problem is that these criteria are inadequate to identifying the essence of human-ness. Pierce sets up a false comparison of a braindead patient and the child in utero, apparently not recognizing
that one is dead and the other alive and developing. But people who are asleep, or unconscious, or in a non-terminal coma also lack some of these features — and we do not argue that they lose their personhood. DAVID CROCKETT In fact, people possess these attributes in greater and lesser degrees throughout From the Wild Frontier their lives, often with the most extreme cases occurring very early and very late in life — when human beings are most vulnerable and in need of protection. I suspect few individuals on this campus would want human rights to be determined by level of intelligence or cognitive ability. That way lies the eugenics project. Instead of trying to separate personhood from humanity, we should recognize that we have rights and a moral status not because of what we can do but because of our nature. Members of the human species have a nature that makes us human even if someone lacks the ability to think rationally, perhaps due to a disability, and even if that ability is still developing — as it does in utero until at least 25 years after birth.
happiness, but how true do we actually stay to that belief as adults? And by wealth, I don’t just mean the piles of money we fantasize (or, in some cases, actually have) sitting in our bank accounts. I’m talking about that new iPhone, the computer you think you need, the jeans that seem just out of your budget. The list doesn’t stop there. As far as the hedonic treadmill goes, we’re also talking about things that may have a different or higher intellectual value. Personally, that’s where the idea of accumulating material wealth and then quickly yearning for more starts to get to me. I have piles of books that I haven’t read yet (but will soon, I promise!) And although things of this nature are a different story, and are good to accumulate, in a sense. I like the idea of having these great books not just for myself but also to share with other people. Generosity is a much-needed, and often overlooked, virtue. But we shouldn’t rely on the idea that possessing a nice computer and phone and books will bring us happiness, even when we love what they bring us. While they are often means of accessing happiness, so to speak, we need to recognize them as exactly that: the means. In bringing up these issues, I don’t intend to deter anyone’s ambition or to tell any person that they shouldn’t set high goals for themselves. On the contrary: We should hope for great things and set up plans to achieve them. It is in my best intentions, however, not to aim for the material, which is what we often refer to when we think of that word “things.” While it is great, I’ll admit, to have a nice computer, a pretty new phone and piles of books in my dorm room and at home, my true happiness lies in the experiences I’ve accumulated over time, the people I’ve met and the inner peace I have cultivated through years of struggle. I hope that others feel similarly about their own lives. Courtney Justus is a sophomore English and philosophy major with a minor in creative writing.
David Crockett is a professor and the chair of the political science department.
It ‘s time to stop sneering at America
“Running” for happiness A few months ago, I was introduced to the term “hedonic COURTNEY JUSTUS treadmill” by a Turquoise Verses p r o f e s s o r teaching the First Year Experience on happiness. Essentially, the hedonic treadmill refers to the idea that a person tends to remain more or less at one single level of happiness even after the achievement of large goals or a sudden change in their economic status. The term struck me as not only something very true of human nature but also as one that many people are unaware of or purposefully choose to ignore. I knew that dissatisfaction came from not getting what you wanted or not achieving certain goals, but I never paid much thought to the idea that, even after getting these things, people returned to a similar state of happiness, whether it was low or high. My fear, then, is that many of us tend to start expecting too much, pushing too hard or setting excessively high expectations. Under a different disguise, one that we unconsciously layer upon it called “ambition”, doing and expecting a lot sounds tempting to many of us. Deep down, however, it’s viciously unhealthy. As a perfectionist, I have placed high goals for myself and felt happy upon achieving them, but always searched for something bigger and more difficult that I needed to achieve. For the longest time, it didn’t register in my mind that people around me, perfectionists and non-perfectionists alike, tended to return to the same happiness level they had before. While these notions shouldn’t deter anyone from setting high goals and pursuing them, they ought to make us more aware of what we’re doing and why we’re doing it. The myth of King Midas and his golden touch teaches children that great wealth does not equal
Now, being a science fiction fan, I am perfectly willing to expand the application of the label “person” beyond the human — if we ever meet Vulcans, Klingons or even members of the Hutt family. Far be it from me to be guilty of speciesism! But a fetus is not a “braindead coma patient,” nor is it a simple “clump” of “pseudo-parasitic” cells. That is the danger of relying on “intuition” rather than reason. Reason informs us that the embryonic clump of cells is precisely what the human being looks like at that stage of development, regardless of how we feel. The inability to extend protection to these tiniest of humans, and instead advocate their evisceration, is a reflection of a culture that privileges convenience over moral truth. Functional definitions of personhood are always arbitrary. The human embryo is not a “potential life” or a “potential person” – it is, in fact, a developing human. Any rationalization of violence used to justify the taking of pre-natal life can be used to justify infanticide. And intuitions based on what something looks like cannot substitute for moral clarity.
I don’t know how, but for some ludicrous reason, it has become popular or cosmopolitan among certain American intellectuals, the elite and many young millennials to sneer at America and our great nation’s heritage and institutions. ALEX HARTZELL Some decry our nation’s moral The Political failures, slavery and Jim Crow, while others criticize our international military presence and many censure our economic system, namely free market capitalism. Those sneerers believe that America is not a force for good in the world. They will point to the mistreatment of Native Americans, to the security measures taken at Guantanamo Bay and the inequality gap fostered by greedy capitalist fat cats. Many of these same sneerers look to Europe, particularly the Scandinavian nations, as models for what the America of the future should look like. Some say they would like to see reparations paid for the stolen wages of slavery, others dream about a vastly reduced military force and still others intently desire a socialized government that gives people more “free stuff.” However, I believe those sneerers blatantly misunderstand our great nation and what it has done for human flourishing. Let’s get one thing absolutely clear. The United States of America is unquestionably the greatest country in all of world history and to suggest otherwise is simply and categorically irresponsible. Yes, we have our flaws, but those who sneer highlight only our worst moments and utterly disregard the benevolence and goodness the United States is responsible for. For instance, our nation was the first to enact a political system which intentionally limited the power of government and left political authority in the hands of the people. This has allowed Americans the freedom to work hard for themselves, not for a king, and innovate new technologies within a free market system that enables them to reap what they have sowed. Within this context of political and economic freedom, Americans have generated an astonishingly high proportion of wealth for themselves, thereby transforming the potentially indigent into productive members of a liberty-obsessed society. While this has contributed to an inequality gap, that is by no means a warrant to change our current system. Many other countries around the world have far greater inequality gaps and less political freedom. Why would we want to be like them? But still, there are those who sneer and say that America’s history of free-market capitalism harms people because it
allows the wealthy to become too rich while others suffer for little. However, living and working in the United States, even if one does not make loads of money, is far better than living and working in many other nations. Yes, inequalities exist here, but the fact that they do exist is no reason to transform our economic system to one that redistributes wealth for the sake of equality. But, perhaps this is the origin of a socialized economic system’s appeal. The sneerers may ask: What’s the best way to establish a more equitable society so that the government can institute fairness between everyone? And their lofty answer is of course more socialism! But this idea is completely antithetical to the ideals that our nation was founded on: Political and economic freedom, which foster hard work and increase the welfare of all citizens through private innovation, creativity and hard work. The sneerers must not realize that socialism removes the incentive for people to work hard while also substituting out the people so that government can be the improver and innovator in people’s lives. When has the government ever been as innovative or entrepreneurial as private individuals? It never has. Let me try to illuminate this point another way. The clearest understanding between these two economic systems can be viewed simply: In many socialized economic systems, we’ve seen people waiting in long lines to receive their bread; in free market capitalist nations, we see bread wait in long supermarket aisles for the people. I’d rather have my bread wait on me so that I can purchase it whenever I want. Like many, I have other things to do during the day and would prefer not to experience the long and aggravating wait times, similar to a DMV trip, just to obtain a loaf of bread from the government. While many of the sneerers out there may accuse me of launching a misunderstood diatribe against socialized economics, perhaps saying that American socialism would never entail long lines to acquire bread, they should realize that noble intentions do not always translate into noble outcomes. Socialism is a prime example of this because in an attempt to make everything fairer, the end result, as F. A. Hayek would note, sends us all down the road to serfdom, culminating in the ultimate destruction of political and economic freedom. And lastly, it would almost certainly result in far less tasty bread.
Alex Hartzell is a senior political science major.
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Valentine’s Day The bad There are a lot of negative views about Valentine’s Day that have gained traction with my generation. The two most popular DALTON FLOOD complaints are that Guest Column Valentine’s Day is nothing more than merely a Hallmark ploy to make more money (this is asinine: everything is a ploy for someone to make money!) and that if you’re single on Valentine’s Day then you’re relegated to the outskirts of society, doomed to remain miserable for a whole weekend. But, there’s one tragic aspect of Valentine’s Day that no one ever seems to mention: being in a relationship on Valentine’s Day. Nobody enjoys being in a relationship on Valentine’s Day. It starts the moment you realize the chocolate-filled apocalypse is on its way. Once you realize that, there’s no going back. Suddenly you start looking at your partner different. You begin to realize that, no matter what you do, you’re both going to be miserable. Honestly, all the both of you want to do is stay up late watching the next terrible Syfy documentary or a tepid Netflix Original, but you both know that’s not possible. You’re going to have to dress up slightly and pretend to be excited for a night that will definitely be a letdown. It gets worse. For every Valentine’s you’ve been through, the misery is multiplied. The first one you’ll pretend was a great time and you will actually get great Insta pictures that will without a doubt make your recent ex jealous. That perk quickly fades by the second. Suddenly you remember that no one really cares anymore about your Instagram post. Your relationship has reached the point where everyone knows you two are happy but you definitely haven’t been together long enough to be the power couple everyone envies.
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Now, without the hope of popular Instagram posts, the dread sets in. You’ll have to pretend to appreciate the generic gifts and the desperately awkward plans. You’ll make jokes like “I’m so happy to be in a relationship with you” and “I love you” and “I hope tonight never ends. I’m… so… happy…” By the third, you’ve already thrown out the ridiculously large teddy bear from the first Valentine’s Day and your partner has noticed. They definitely bought you another one and vaguely hinted for weeks that Valentines weekend will be great. By now both of you have cheated on the other at least twice. You write and re-write breakup texts for a good hour every night. The thing that keeps you from pressing that blue little send button is the fact that Valentine’s Day is coming up. You don’t want your partner to be miserable for a whole weekend, and, more importantly, you don’t want to be miserable for a whole weekend. So you tell yourself you’ll stick through the weekend and then celebrate you breakup with a Hallmark teddy bear bonfire. Finally you’re free, but then it sinks in. Three weeks after Valentine’s is your anniversary, and then two weeks after that is your partner’s birthday. You realize that if you keep thinking like this you’ll be stuck with them for the rest of your life. Your marriage will probably end up being on Valentine’s Day with a bouquet of red roses and that horrendous giant teddy bear officiating the ceremony. This is your life now. Valentine’s Day hurts everyone and ruins lives. So, if you’re single and feeling miserable, just remember: you could have a teddy bear officiating your wedding.
Dalton Flood is a first year philosophy major.
Why would anyone love Valentine’s Day? It’s become easy and fun to eviscerate this pink-hazed holiday without holding back. It’s commercial, it’s crass, it’s putting dollar signs on the experience of love and relationships on one hand and depressing millions of single people on the other hand. But I’ve never had a strong hatred of the holiday, and I’ve finally got a chance to figure out why. I am in a relationship currently, so my opinion may be biased in one direction or another. This is unavoidable, so I’ll give two reasons why I think Valentine’s Day is a good idea rather than the holiday equivalent of a chalky heart “candy.” The first will be from the perspective of couples, the second from the viewpoint of singles. This is the first Valentine’s Day I’ve not been single for in years, so I have a good view of both sides. First, the happy couple. What could be less romantic than a prescribed, predictable, overpriced holiday built around compulsive buying and courting? Not having one. Relationships require a lot of maintenance and work, and having a set time for a big, blowout expression of affection allows both parties to put their hearts into crafting an experience that the other person will love. It’s a holiday that gives you as much value as you put into it. Figuring out your significant other with a depth that lets you surprise them with gifts, experiences or shows of affection not only makes for a great day but for a great relationship. For unorganized people like me, having a day or days where your love and affection are channeled towards the one you care about makes the process of expressing your emotions much easier, and that makes the gift or experience much more meaningful. Of course, this is all assuming you don’t phone it in as a partner, giving a heart-shaped box of candy filled with toothpaste-filled chocolates (unless he’s into that!).
Now for the happy single. Who is corporate America to tell you you need to find someone or that commercialized love is what matters DYLAN WAGNER in life? Ignore them Guest Column and do your own thing on this holiday. This holiday not only makes couples try hard to impress each other with their affection but also brings together those who hate it. A 2006 collaborative University of Oklahoma and University of Texas study revealed that two people sharing negative attitudes about a third party bonds them stronger than sharing positive attitudes does. Ignoring the depressing implications of these results, mutual hatred of Valentine’s day bonds millions of singles together. It’s almost like there are two holidays: Valentine’s Day and I Hate Valentine’s Day Day. We’ll workshop the second name later. This mutual disdain builds solidarity for all kinds of singles: people who are looking for love but haven’t found it yet, people looking to forget love, and people who just want the holiday to be over. I don’t have a lot of prescriptive advice for singles other than this: make the holiday your own. Organize a LAN party. Take advantage of usually-crowded locales that are deserted for Valentine’s Day. Have a mutual bonfire where you throw in symbols of the holiday or painful memories and watch them disappear in a magnificent conflagration of heartwrenching proportions. Say “Fuck Valentine’s Day!”, but do it together. This holiday isn’t about the haves or the have-nots. It’s about love, and whether it’s romantic love, friendship, or bonding through anger, this is a holiday that we all can celebrate, single or not. Dylan Wagner is a junior communication major with an English minor.
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Stop complaining about Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day. Singles Awareness Day. That day your hard earned pay check vanishes. Whatever you call it, the day of love will soon be upon us. And with it come heaps of societal pressure, whether you are in a relationship or not. If you are in a relationship, society demands you pull out your wallet, throw money at an overpriced steak dinner and buy copious amounts of flowers, chocolate, teddy bears or whatever HEB is selling for your significant other. And of course don’t forget to wear your sexy underwear for a “special” night of pleasure that painfully reminds both parties why you stopped having sex. If you’re single then society mocks and bullies you: “Hey did you forget you were single and lonely? No? Well here, let us remind you that you’ll be all alone this weekend. You’re welcome.” Thanks a lot Valentine’s Day. You asshole. Just when we were starting to think those late night Netflix binges with our ice cream were acceptable. As mid-February begins to roll around we notice the changes with grim acceptance. Love isn’t really in the air more than any other time of year, although crying and congestion sure are. Allergies, how romantic. We see our local stores filled with flowers and treats for our significant others and we worry to ourselves what we’ll pull together for that special night. People are quick
to clamor on and on about the stupidity of Valentine’s Day and its consumerist tendencies; “Valentine’s Day is just an excuse to make us spend money to tell our partners how we already feel about them.” You may be thinking that this editorial will be a scathing critique of Valentine’s Day and the superimposed importance society has given it. But then you’d also probably be taking the above humor to not be sarcastic at all. Sure, Valentine’s Day can be a money pit. Restaurants inflate the price of their regular steaks and corporations sell us hard candy and boxes of chocolate we’ll likely never even finish. But this isn’t a problem unique to Valentine’s Day. Just look at every other American holiday in existence. Easter? The only time of the year people actually buy Peeps. Thanksgiving? Who needs some useless decorative gourds? And that’s not even mentioning the big offenders. Valentine’s Day can be a big headache for lots of people. Spending money you don’t have just to impress your partner, struggling to think of meaningful gifts or jumping through hoops to get the last reservation at your local expensive restaurant can be taxing. But the concept of spending a day doing all you can to show someone you care isn’t a bad thing; hell it sounds like a pretty good deal to us. We get it, you shouldn’t need a day to show someone you love that you, well, love them. But we shouldn’t need a day
to appreciate our mothers or our fathers. Yet we don’t hear everyone griping about those holidays. Sure, we may not need a day to be extra kind or loving to our significant others but there isn’t any harm in it either. At least not to the fault of the holiday itself. Valentine’s Day shouldn’t stress you out. If you are in a meaningful relationship then just ignore the noise and overpriced candy and just do what you always do-show your partner that you care about them however you can. If you can’t cough up the extra dough for an expensive dinner then don’t. If you can then go ahead. Some people like chocolate and flowers or whatever cliches the holiday brings. That’s fine. But if you don’t then just ignore them; do your own thing and have a good time. If you’re single then so be it. Spend the day with someone you love anyways, friends, family or otherwise. Valentine’s Day can be stressful and headache inducing. But it doesn’t have to be and it shouldn’t. At the end of the day is Valentine’s Day a bit consumeristic? You bet. But complaining about how much you hate Valentine’s Day doesn’t do anyone any good. Valentine’s Day is simply a holiday where we get to show all those around us how much we love them; take away all the bells and whistles and that seems like a pretty damn good day to us.
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Positive thoughts for every body Body Project includes all social sororities and fraternities for the first time BY EMILY ELLIOTT PULSE EDITOR
received positive feedback from the volunteers and was able to bring more participants in,” said Clara Johnson, a junior psychology and Spanish student. As a research assistant in the Body Project Lab, Johnson’s work with the program is observed and shared internationally, promoting body positivity around the world. “The idea behind the Sorority Body Project was to use the largest body of women on campus to make a real change in the way Trinity students feel about their bodies. Currently, the Body Project model is used in universities all over the United States and internationally (U.K., Mexico and Australia). Trinity University sororities are internationally known for the first scientifically based, peer facilitated sustainable body image program. Peer leaders and research assistants have put in over 30,000 hours of hard work into this program,” Johnson said. In past years, the program was only offered to sorority members, but this year, all Greek organizations have chosen to participate. “This is a very important year for the Body Project because not only have all seven sororities decided to join the Body Project for another year, but all six fraternities have decided to join the program as well. That means that instead of running female-only groups for all new active sorority members,
we will be running male-only, and mixedgender groups,” said Kristy Hamilton, a senior psychology and communications student. How many times have you had negative By expanding the project to include male and thoughts about your body? What about the female participants, the research assistants can body of a family member, friend, or stranger? develop and analyze a larger variety of responses. Because Trinity students juggle such hectic “The new program format, with the three schedules, it can be difficult to find the time different types of groups, will allow us to gain to go to the gym or avoid eating junk food a broader host of perspectives which will be as often as we may like. The Body Project, necessary to address the full spectrum of body previously the Sorority Body Project, aims image issues within our society. Moving forward, to augment the amount of positive thoughts this year’s program will give us insight in how about the variety of body types students to optimally improve a student’s body image, produce and share on campus. while simultaneously growing the camaraderie As new members of the fraternities and between the Greek community. We believe the sororities on campus begin their orientation fraternities have a lot to offer the program and process, they’re expected to complete several will be a key component in effectively addressing sessions in Body Project sessions to promote the body image issues within our community,” united body positivity. Hamilton said. “The Body Project, formerly known as the The coordinators of the Body Project hope Sorority Body Project, is an evidence-based that participants who have observed negative body acceptance group intervention program messages in the media about bodies will develop run at Trinity among male and female more accepting thoughts about bodies. students. This program began the academic “Big Business likes to try and manipulate the year of 2000-2001 in collaboration with Dr. way you feel about yourself, often times deciding [Carolyn] Becker [professor of psychology]. what ‘healthy’ is and looks like. We feel like our program is a response to those messages. We Originally, the lab relied on volunteer hope to provide an opportunity for students participants, which usually were sorority to come together to address our societal members. In fact, a member of Zeta Chi was issues regarding body image, and establish the original sorority member working on functionality, personalized health and body the project. As the program went on, the lab acceptance as standards of our Trinity community,” said Juan Hernandez, a senior psychology student. Several organizations work with the research assistants, allowing a wealth of hours to go into ensuring the Body Project is a successful, productive SUBSURFACE GEOSCIENCE opportunity for all participants. “I am project coordinator for the Body Project. While that may sound hierarchical, the reality is anything but. The success of our program all centers around collaboration and hard work from everyone involved. Through the partnerships between our research assistants, peerfacilitators, entrepreneurs, professors and [postbaccalaureates] our team does everything they can to ensure all student PROGRAMS AVAILABLE “One of the best industryparticipants receive the best program possible,” BIOSCIENCE AND oriented graduate programs Hernandez said. HEALTH POLICY Body positivity can be available. The program’s ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS difficult to obtain, but by AND DECISION MAKING uniting all of the Trinity combination of management fraternity and sorority NANOSCALE PHYSICS coursework and advanced technical members, the Body SUBSURFACE GEOSCIENCE Project promotes campuseducation trains students to become wide acceptance of body SPACE STUDIES diversity and confidence. professional scientists with an astute Through the program Greek life members will knowledge of business and technology.” learn to develop more positive thoughts about HOUSTON, TEXAS their own bodies and the bodies of others, and encourage the spread of body confidence across campus.
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Annual art competition gives Trinity Greek life students experience, chance to extends beyond leave a lasting mark on campus social organizations Library will purchase, add winning artwork to permanent collection BY MOMO SETAMOU PULSE EDITOR Everyone knows that Coates library is full of books, digital technology, and dozens of other resources that students utilize every day. The shelves of academic materials stretch floor to ceiling, but the walls around the books, chairs and desks are decorated with unique art. What may not be as well known, is that these pieces are created and submitted by Trinity’s own artists as part of an annual contest. It is once again time for students to enter their work into The Art Purchase Competition and to have a chance for the library to purchase their work. Three years ago, Benjamin Harris, associate professor and information literacy coordinator for Coates Library, and his team founded the Art Purchase Competition. It was originally restricted to junior year and senior year Trinity students pursuing a career in art and was organized as a way to cover the empty spaces
throughout the Trinity library with student artwork and help art majors get real firsthand experience in negotiating the prices for their works, much like they would do in the real world. Upon seeing the positive responses for the competition, Harris and his team opened up the competition for all Trinity students, regardless of their grade level. The guidelines to the art purchase competition are simple. All that is required is that an artist submit an application alongside the work or works to be judged. There is no limit to the amount of works that can be submitted for consideration. The judging is conducted by a committee of three library faculty members and a final selection will be made after a consultation with a member in the art history department. When asked why he felt it was essential for the competition to be a recurring event for Trinity University, Harris stressed the importance and value of appreciating student work.
“We like supporting our students. We also have lots of walls in this library,” said Harris. The Art Purchase competition is a great way of showcasing students work, and it ultimately benefits both the students and librarians. Rather than buy expensive pieces of art to cover the library walls with, the Art Purchase Competition allows students to give back to the University and the University to give back to its students. Students get valuable experience and the library gains unique works of art that are more meaningful than pieces that came from outside the University might be. The deadline to submit an application and work(s) is February 26, 2016, so interested students are encouraged to submit an application and the works you want for consideration as soon as possible. For more information about how to apply, contact Benjamin Harris at bharris@trinity.edu.
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Business, music, service, science fraternities offer opportunities for students to get involved BY SIDNEY HOPKINS PULSE REPORTER Greek life at Trinity is known to be quite different from other schools. The recruitment process is much longer and each organization has its own distinctive qualities. Arguably most notable is the fact that our organizations are local, not chapters of national organizations.
APO
Trinity is home to the Delta Pi chapter of Alpha Phi Omega, a national coeducational service organization. Alpha Phi Omega, often shortened to APO, is the largest coed service fraternity in the world. Its core values are leadership, friendship and service. The Delta Pi chapter became active in 1947 and is still going strong. APO recruits every semester, and students commit to several service opportunities throughout each semester. In addition to doing service projects in the community and on campus, they organize several social events so that the members make long lasting bonds with one another. Currently, APO has 85 members and requires 25 hours of service, seven social events, and four leadership credits from active members each semester. There is also the option to be an associate, which warrants half of the active requirements. The current president of APO is Ruth Lavenda.
Mu Phi
On campus is also the Beta Kappa chapter of Mu Phi Epsilon, the world’s largest professional music fraternity. Mu Phi is also co-educational as well as international, with chapters in the Philippines and Canada. Mu Phi was founded in 1903, and Trinity’s chapter began in 1967. Trinity’s music department is able to share their love of music through this organization, as they host events like Trinity Idol and participate in service events. Mu Phi Epsilon requires one of the following to join: 1) The student be majoring or minoring in music, 2) The student is currently enrolled in a music ensemble or 3) The student has taken music theory in the past, or taken the music theory placement test at Trinity. Mu Phi recruits during the spring semester and the current president of Mu Phi is Mariana Levi López.
AKPsi
Another popular academic organization on campus is Alpha Kappa Psi, or AKPsi as it is often referred to. AKPsi was founded in 1940 and is the oldest and largest professional business fraternity in the United States. Trinity’s chapter is Nu Pi, and it was founded in 1990. The fraternity’s core values include brotherhood,
knowledge, integrity, service and unity. Trinity’s AKPsi chapter has 47 active members and is growing larger each semester. To join, students must go through a series of interviews and a 3.0 GPA is required. However, students from any major are eligible to join. The current president of AKPsi is Gabrielle Racz.
PSP Trinity has the Zeta Tau chapter of Phi Sigma Pi. It is co-educational and was founded in 1916. Potential PSP members are invited to join if they have a GPA higher than 3.0 based on 12 credit hours. Members are recruited during both the fall and spring semesters. The current president is Victoria Ramos.
AED Trinity also houses a chapter of Alpha Epsilon Delta, the national premedical honor society. AED was founded in 1926 and boasts more than 144,000 members nationally. Trinity’s chapter sponsors visits from health profession school representatives and discusses the rapid changes in modern healthcare. Members also volunteer at San Antonio’s Teen Medical Academy.
DSP
Lastly, Delta Sigma Pi is another business fraternity at Trinity. The organization was founded in 1907 and is co-educational. Its intent is to foster a connection between “the commercial world and students of commerce.” Trinity’s chapter, Pi Omega, was founded in 2011 and currently has 35 active members. DSP’s values include professional development, diversity and ethics, service and scholarship. DSP allows members to build a stronger network and develop future careers. The fraternity’s members are mainly business and economics majors and have a general desire to succeed and better the organization. To join DSP, potential members must submit an application and then a selected amount of applicants are interviewed by the active members. The chapter’s current president is Paulina Pastrana. It is worth noting that several members of Trinity’s social Greek organizations also participate in these fraternities because it’s possible for students to join multiple at one time. As Trinity students are known for being versatile and perpetually busy, these fraternities are great organizations to add to alreadyoccupied repertoires. Students can also bring chapters of national academic fraternities to Trinity, as has been done in the past.
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BROAD CITY On Wednesday, a two minute-long trailer for the greatest show of all time aka “Broad City” was released. The video was titled “The BFFs are Back” and featured snippets of Abbi and Ilana’s wacky lives in New York City. In addition, we saw a few slated guest stars including Tony Danza, Blake Griffin and Cynthia Nixon. Yas queen!
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OK GO It’s all about gravity these past few days. Alternative rock band OK GO, famous for song “Here it Goes Again,” released a video for their song “Upside Down & Inside Out.” The twist is that the entire video was shot in zero gravity in collaboration with Russia’s S7 Airlines.
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What makes television so great? The strangest thing happened in the last twenty years. TV stopped sucking. Well, let’s qualify that. It stopped sucking as badly as it did before. Recently, I talked to my father about what he watched on TV as a kid. I expected the traditional parental response to any question about their childhood taste, something like “My TV was interesting and funny, not like the crap they put out these days.” Strangely, he actually remarked that television has only been improving since he was a kid, starting (in his opinion) with Joss Whedon’s “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.” I considered starting this article off with my own opinions, but thought it would be a bit disingenuous to write a piece about current television being superior to older stuff. After all, I am pretty biased because of my birthday; I’ve never seen any older shows in the context in which they were released. Hence the testimonial from my dad, who has by and large watched television from the ‘70s through now with some regularity. He knows his stuff. So if TV is better now, what does that really mean? What is good or bad? I’m holding television to a standard of averages. By that I mean I am looking at the worst shows and the best shows available in each period and seeing where the middle ground lies, in essence, what quality the “average” TV show was operating at.
After all of this qualifying and ass-covering, let’s get down to business. For argument’s sake, I’m beginning the age of “not sucking” at the same time as the Golden Age of Television started. Unfortunately, nobody really agrees when this happened, so I’m setting an arbitrary date of 2000. This is general because some contend it started as early as 1997’s “Buffy” while others believe it began as late as 2005’s “Mad Men.” I don’t really care about these contentions, because describing some time period as a Golden Age is very likely to cause more confusion than it disperses. 2000 it is. The television was invented in 1927, but that makes the medium seem older than it was. It was only during the 1950s that TV became recognizable as a staple in most Americans’ homes. With that in mind, it’s a very young medium now, even younger back in 2000. Just as film built on the closest art form before it, theater, television built itself with film in mind. And for a long time television was regarded as a poor man’s film, brain-rotting filth that sucked away hours of a youngster’s life with no apparent benefit. Many still hold to this opinion in varying degrees, myself included – the difference is that television as a medium has been improving at an accelerating rate in the past few decades, the last one especially. So a time waster it may be, but what makes film critics nervous is that good television is now the same type of time waster as movies are. And why is this so? Most television is no “Citizen Kane,” with a few important exceptions.
For two structural reasons, television is already becoming an artistic medium with its own unique qualities that differentiate itself from other media. The first is versatility – while a film can only plop an audience down for a few hours, television integrates itself into their very lives at different times, either becoming a weekly staple for broadcast TV or a 10-hour experience for Netflix shows. This kind of open-endedness is a kind of golden nightmare for artists. On the one hand, they have the ability to create characters and universes that age and expand over years of programming and years of viewers lives. My dad says that the time that Buffy was on air
actually lined up with a specific part of his life; it probably helped that Buffy is one of the greatest shows ever made, let alone made in the mid-90s. But TV has grown even further since then, and there are examples of television now that are not only technically brilliant but also do things that film can’t do. If the larger structure of television seasons makes it unique in one way, its episodic nature makes it unique in the other direction. The forced brevity of television episodes make characters grow in spurts and plots grow in leaps. The brief structure of TV forces creators to do more with less, resulting in a final product that, when done well, shows characters and stories that have been growing
episode by episode for years. I love television for what it is and can do and I recognize that there are still examples of horrible programming out there, and that it’s more common than good programming. But Sturgeon’s Law holds for television as for any medium: 90% of everything is crap. It’s that other 10% that makes me happy. So what happened? Did everyone in the industry collectively decide to make TV better in one day? Most people reading this article are already questioning its premise, citing examples of great TV in the 80s and Honey Boo-Boo-grade shows still on the air today. Clearly, the quality of television didn’t change overnight.
This Monday marked the second week in the athletic wear giant, Nike’s, new eightpart web series. This ambitious series, titled “Margot vs. Lily,” chronicles a bet between adopted sisters Margot — social and outgoing but terribly bored by the thought of exercise — and Lily — a minor internet fitness star who can’t seem to grasp human interaction. The two do not have much in common, but their competitive
spirit drive them and the bet forward. In order to succeed, Margot is challenged to start an online workout channel and gain 1,000 followers while Lily works to make “more than zero friends” and maintain three real friendships. Written by Jesse Andrews (“Me and Earl and the Dying Girl”), “Margot vs. Lily” is Nike’s first attempt at longform branded content media. Not a stranger to the importance of viral online marketing campaigns, “Margot vs. Lily” is a far cry from the ubiquitous “Just Do It” slogan. Launched as part of the #BetterForIt campaign, “Margot vs. Lily” is Nike’s emotional attempt at increasing sales in the female athletic wear market. This entertainment-oriented marketing web series comes at
the same time as a new sales goal for the company overall: $50 billion by 2020. Revealed in Q4 of 2015, this goal emphasizes growth in a few different markets but specifically women’s wear. Even more specifically in the growth of millennial women as customers who not only work out in athletic gear but have also created and thoroughly embraced the “athleisure” trend. In a culture where women are encouraged to wear yoga pants anywhere but the yoga studio, Nike estimates growth for women’s wear in the next five years to increase from $5.7 billion in sales to over $11 billion. Despite my irrational desire to dislike this overt grasp at female connection, Nike and Andrews for that matter have somehow wormed their way into my mind
as I found myself thinking about Margot halfway through the week. I identified a bit too much with the creative type who prefers a nice glass of red wine to a sweaty workout, writes “short fiction” tweets for a local company and always finds the absurdity in burpees. Ultimately that is the goal of Nike’s new series, creating an emotional bond between these characters and viewers. While the word “Nike” is never mentioned on screen, the unmistakable swoosh can be seen from time to time, a subtle reminder this isn’t just the relateable story of an out of shape 20-something but a calculated and scripted marketing piece aimed at women my age. I even found myself casually browsing the Nike website in search of a fun
pair of pants (but let’s be real, they’d probably only see daylight on a day I was running late to class) when I was karate kicked back to reality by the $200 price tag (another subtle reminder that most 20 somethings can’t afford Nike). As a first foray into scripted narrative content, Nike’s weekly “Margot vs. Lily” is actually something I’ve looked forward to these past two weeks. It’s no binge fest (a la Netflix), but it is an interesting look at where the line between entertainment, advertising and marketing gets drawn. There’s already talk of a second season, and while I don’t know what the next six episodes have in store, at this point I wouldn’t be opposed to having a little bit of Margot and Lily in my weekly Internet download.
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Reviewing movies I haven’t seen BY SARAH TIPTON
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The original plan was for me to go see either “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies” or “Hail, Caesar!” Unfortunately, a little lady called gastroenteritis intervened and I spent my weekend lying on my sofa in a coma-like state eating crackers and applesauce, hoping that I would have enough energy to change out of my pajamas. Needless to say, I was unable to
go to a movie theatre, let alone drag myself further than a three-foot radius. So, in order to compensate for the lack of an accurate and thoughtful review about a new movie, I am instead going to write a “colorful” review about what I’m guessing these two films to be like. Please note, I have only seen the trailers.
I can already tell you that you are either going to love or hate this movie, as was the case with the book that it was based off of which came out several years ago. The trailer makes it
look like the movie is taking itself too seriously for a parody of an English literature classic. If it beefed up the humor and ridiculousness of the plot, this movie might be worth seeing because then it could go along with other zombie parody films, like “Zombieland” and ?Shaun of the Dead.” But I definitely don’t see that kind of quality to the film based off of the trailer. I may still see it because I did love the book it was based off of (both the zombie and non-zombie editions), plus kick-ass ladies butchering deadly predators in pretty dresses speak to my soul on some level I can’t really put into words.
need a cat! They basically fulfill the same emotional needs as a relationship, but they’re much better in every way. Still doubtful? Read on to finally understand how a relationship with a this feisty animal is better than any relationship you could dream of having with another human. 1. A cat will never wake up and tell you that it doesn’t love you anymore, because it doesn’t love you most of the time anyways. Cats are very upfront about what they want: food and exactly three belly
rubs before they will attack you. People, however, are not so straightforward. Sometimes you buy them food and then do not receive love in exchange. 2. Some people get very upset when their significant other interacts with other people without their supervision. These people need cats because cats don’t want to interact with anyone (including you, but this is irrelevant to your goals). The point is, it is perfectly legal to lock a cat inside of your house and never let it outside ever again. In fact, some people even
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Hail, Caesar!
I LOVE anything and everything the Coen brothers have created or even touched with their genius hands. “O Brother, Where Art Thou” and “Fargo” shaped my early teens, and my obsession with Frances McDormand is all due to their films (I have a signed picture of her from “Fargo” in a secret safe somewhere in my hometown). Hail, Caesar! promises to have that same off-kilter humor, stunning performances and allstar cast that seems to be a part of every film they make. What makes it even more interesting is that it is a completely original plot! I haven’t seen one of those in a big release
film recently. They have all been based off of a book, a real story, or an unnecessary remake or sequel to a franchise. But this is original with a capital O. Plus it has so many talented actors in the film, it’s bound to be great! Channing Tatum, George Clooney, Scarlett Johansson, Jonah Hill, Tilda Swinton, Josh Brolin, Ralph Fiennes and, last but not least, the Coen Queen herself, Frances McDormand all star in what seems like a jaunty ride through the Golden Age of Hollywood. Once I muster enough strength to roll off this couch and crawl to the cinema nearestto me, I will be seeing this film and loving every second of it.
Why cats are better than relationships BY PAIGE PEREZ
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There are two kinds of people in this world. There are those who think that being single is the best time of their lives. For others, relationships are the only thing worth living for. This second group of people is wrong. You don’t need a committed relationship, you
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to break up with you. Good thing you’ll never know that! You’ll never be alone again! 5. You’ll save time and money on food because your cat will never argue with you about what kind of pizza to get for Netflix and Chill. Your Netflix queue will also be perfectly attuned to your viewing tastes, because your cat can’t put on “Tosh.0” when you were determined to binge-watch “Say Yes to the Dress.” 6. When the mood strikes to wear less and go out more, what is your cat going to do about it? Nothing. They’ll wait patiently at home while you go flirt it up, which is the opposite of your last six “relationships.” 7. You always have someone to take selfies with. Friends and lovers abandon you in your time of selfie need. Cats gain likes. It’s basic science. 8. The cat will never leave the toilet seat in the wrong position. If only all your significant others lacked opposable thumbs!
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Roundtable: Most awkward “I Love You” story It was a bright summer morning the first time I said “I love you.” I was fifteen and filled with mirth and excitement. I finally couldn’t hold the love that was bubbling within me so I looked into the mirror and connected eyes. And then I said those three words. To myself. The end. Sarah Tipton
I had my first serious relationship when I was 16. Me and my boyfriend’s five month anniversary was during a debate tournament, so he decided that between rounds was the perfect time for him to tell me he loved me. Then on the drive home, he made out with someone else on the bus. That girl is married now. I am not. Paige Perez
During my junior year of high school my boyfriend and I had been going pretty hot and heavy for about three months when he decided it was time to say those three little words we all know so well. Anyway, we were at dinner, perusing the menu when it seemed to just fall out of his mouth, a little unexpected. Dumbstruck and not feeling the same way my response, in classic teen romcom manner, was “Thank you. Do you want to order?” Grace Frye
I don’t want to disclose the identity of this person on accident, but I will say that most of our relationship was based around Snapchat. In fact, that’s the way that we first exchanged our ILYs. I sent him a picture of a heart on my forehead and he sent a similar image back. We continued this for about two months before I had a great moment of introspection and realized how messed up our lack of verbal communication was. Maddie Smith
“American Crime”: A new anthology BY TIM ZHANG
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Tired of cliffhangers occurring between seasons? Tired of waiting a to find out what happened to you favorite characters? As someone who screams frantically when the credits begin to roll on such finales, I know I am. Then I discovered a new kind of show known as an anthology where the entire story would finish within a season without giving the viewer anything to cringe or worry over. Of course, there are cliffhangers between episodes, but at least one can go into the show knowing that in a matter of episodes, everything will end. When people told me about “American Horror Story,” I did some research of the concept of the show and watched a few episodes, and at the end, I was so happy that I found a show that tied all loose ends. Before I binged watch further, however, I came across a commercial for a new season of an ABC show I had yet to hear of.
It entailed high school basketball players with promising futures, a boy who appeared to be intoxicated, plenty of shots of parents of the players defending their sons while the mother of the intoxicated boy begged the school administration to take action,and an coach played by “Leverage’s” Timothy Hutton saying that police will make arrests, all before the announcer announced the name of the show as “American Crime.” As someone who loves crime shows and had just become fond of the anthology genre, I was immediately interested and have followed the show closely since the premiere with only positive feedback. The show “American Crime,” like “American Horror Story,” is an anthology, but this time it follows crimes that happen in everyday life. Season one focused on a war veteran who was murdered and showed the reactions his family, law enforcement, and even the suspects. This new season follows the same concept with a different story. Season two follows Taylor Blaine, a low-income student who attends a prestigious high school full of students from wealthy families who generally
look down on those with financial aid. One day, photos of him intoxicated at a party thrown by the school’s basketball team surface around the school. When his mom, Anne, asks him about it, Taylor tells her he was raped. His mom takes action and does all she can to find out who attacked her son and to bring justice and to bring justice to that person. She must do this while facing an administration more concerned about profit and school reputation, parents of the basketball team members concerned over their sons’ futures over Taylor’s and law enforcement officials who need more evidence. This show is incredibly exciting and intense with sharp camera techniques, acting that makes the characters realistic and brings them to life and a plot that has the viewers not only guessing what will happento the victims and suspects but also who the victims and suspects are themselves. The show also touches reallife issues such as social status, the privilege of school athletics and homosexuality. Any fan of anthologies such as “American Horror Story” or even crime shows ought to give this new anthology a good look.
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SPORTS REPORTER “Excited.” That was the word used by assistant coach Joe Shotland about the Trinity women’s basketball team as they face the end of the regular season and the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) tournament. After two SCAC wins this past weekend against Texas Lutheran and Southwestern, and strong performances across the board and dominate performances, the end of February is an exciting time for the team. “February is always such a fun time of the season. These are when the games really start getting nerve-racking. Playoff / tournament basketball, whatever you want to call it, it doesn’t get any better,” Shotland said. These two wins, combined with an overall record of 9-2 in conference play have found the Tigers as the number one seed in SCAC heading into their final regular season stretch. The Tigers have three games left in the regular season, including two home games this weekend, Friday against photo by Jordan Leeper Colorado College, and Saturday against Trinity women’s basketball improve record to 11-2 in SCAC conference. Centenary. When asked about how the team prepares one seed, but lofty expectations for success. “I think we are all in shock that the regular season is already coming to an end. Senior for the weekend after knowing they have These expectations come with a knowledge night is going to be a bittersweet night, but played these teams before, Barrett and that their work is cut out for them. “Knowing that you’ve had a good season we are ready to play hard and have fun in Hughes explained importance of growth. “We definitely learn more about a and put yourself in position to be the these last two home games of the season,” team and what their tendencies are from number one seed comes with responsibility. said sophomore forward Mollie Hughes. previous games. A lot of our game plan You have to respect your body of work and The Tiger’s have six seniors on the squad for each team will be based on what we what you’ve done to this point. And know and their presence has been obvious have seen from them before. For example, that nothing is a given. We’ve still got three throughout the season. Centenary played a lot of zone against us very competitive games coming up and “Across the board, our juniors and seniors and we expect to see that again. Each time (if things go as planned) two extremely have been outstanding. They bring the we play a team we learn a little more about competitive tournament games. So, happy? intangibles that you need to build up a them which helps us prepare for the next Absolutely. Satisfied? Not at all,” Shotland great culture. They’re intelligent, they value time we see them,” Barrett said. said. hard-work, they are detail-oriented. They Hughes agreed with these sentiments. With pressure to perform and players make our team successful,” Shotland said. “I think overall we have grown so much hungry for the tournament, Shotland Caitlin Barrett, a senior guard for the as a team since our last time playing these and the coaching staff believe anything is Tigers notes how important these last two teams. We have faced several obstacles possible. few games at home are, not just for her as “I think that our girls are ready to make a she finishes her Trinity career, but for the since then that we have had to overcome team. “I think everyone is ready to be back that have allowed us to grow. But going big run in conference and hopefully beyond. in our home gym with the support of our into these two games, we know that as long We’ll have a lot of work, but this is a special community and friends. We love playing as we play hard and stick together there is group and we’re excited for the next few at Trinity and I feel like we’re ready to nothing stopping us from getting these two weeks,” Shotland said. The Trinity women’s basketball team plays come out and have a couple of really good wins,” Hughes said. With two wins the Tigers would improve this weekend on Friday against Colorado games.. especially considering this is the last time the seniors will play a game in our to 11-2 in conference and go into the College at 8 p.m. and Saturday against tournament with not only the number Cetenary at 6 p.m. home gym,” Barrett said.
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Baseball is getting ready for another big season this spring. After finishing in the Final Four in 2015, the Tigers are excited to get back to the field. Last season, the baseball team went 40-14, breaking a school record by making it to the final four. The Tigers defeated the odds winning three straight elimination games. They suffered a tough lost to University of Wisconsin-La Crosse 10-7, but have been more motivated than ever to return this spring. “I’m just excited about getting the season started,” said senior catcher Drew Butler. “Nothing beats getting out on the field for a game with your team and battling every day.” On the other hand, senior shortstop Connor Moore has other excitement on his mind. “Hitting a bomb and posting it on insta @ connorwmoore_” Moore said. Because of their great success, the Tigers did not walk home empty handed. Three of the Trinity baseball players were selected for all-tournament teams; those being, graduated pitcher Matt Tindall, and Butler and Moore. Tindall was honored with being Trinity’s first-ever pitcher to win at the Division III World Series defeating Salisbury by only allowing one run on five hits and 10 strikeouts. Tindall finished the season with a winning record of 6-1 and a 2.51 ERA. Butler had success at the plate hitting .500 in five games driving in eight runs as well as scoring six times. After finishing his career at Trinity, Tindall signed with the Los Angeles Angels. Butler finished the season leading the team with a .398 batting average and 55 RBI’s. Moore led the team during the tournament with a .520 batting average, while also contributing eight runs. Moore finished the season leading the team in stolen bases going 17-23, second in runs scored with 48, and third with a batting average of .358. Coach Tim Scannell was elected 2015 American Baseball Coaches Association/ Diamond NCAA Division III West Region Coach of the Year. Over the years, coach Scannell has led the Tigers to 9 SCAC victories and 10 trips to the NCAA tournament. His overall record has increased to 558-222 for his time here at Trinity with a winning percentage of .715 placing him in the top 10 within the Division III coaches. see BASEBALL page 15
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Trinity students and alumnae join US Olympic committee BY SHREE DESHPANDE
SPORTS REPORTER Every year, the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) hosts the Finding Leaders Among Minorities Everywhere (FLAME) program for college and graduate-level individuals interested in behind-the-scenes goings-on of the United States Olympic Committee. The program aims to increase awareness of the U.S. Olympics and Paralympics as well as increase diversity and inclusion. The eight-day program at the USOC’s headquarters in Colorado Springs, Colorado immerses young men and women. There, they learn about social and business elements of the sports industry. Participants get to take part in Paralympic events to better understand how disability can shape a person’s life. Trinity has a long history of working with the United States Olympic Committee and the FLAME program. Terris Tiller, class of 2000, serves as the USOC’s resident athlete dorm supervisor and multimedia coordinator. “Trinity alumnus Terris Tiller reached out early in 2011, after our sport management was about a year old, and we had a long conversation about the FLAME program and its mission. … In five years, Trinity has sent 10 students through the program. All of them came back and made significant contributions to the sport management program and their teams and campus organizations,” said Jacob Tingle, director of the office of experiential learning and chair of the sport management minor.
The sport management minor has benefited from students entering the FLAME program. The first Trinity student to participate was Brianna Tammaro, alumna class of 2013. Tammaro is now the Paralympic Communications Coordinator at the USOC. After Tammaro, Leslie Green, class of 2014, took part in the program; most recently, Christian Tovar-Vargas and Julian Turner participated this past summer. “Our students participation in the FLAME program has been amazing for the growth and development of our program. Our aim is to graduate students who think critically about their engagement with the sport enterprise. Getting an opportunity to interact with Olympic staff, either in Colorado Springs or in our classes during visits, has been eye-opening for students. … The FLAME participants have completed internships with the San Antonio Scorpions, San Antonio Sports, Spurs Sports and Entertainment, and the Golden State Warriors,” Tingle said. Turner, a junior, had a positive experience in Colorado Springs. The people taking part in the program really contributed to his time there. “My favorite thing about my time there was all of the people I met. From the other students to the great speakers, everyone was inviting and I learned a lot from all of them,” Turner said. When asked about the workshops, Turner noted a common thread among their messages. “A recurring lesson from the industry leaders was to get involved with things that you are interested in, whether it be
professional or personal and to just be genuine,” Turner said. “All of the leaders were well organized and sociable.” This year participation is expanding. Simran Singh, professor of religion, and his brother Darsh Singh are giving a talk to program participants. Simran believes he and his brother can communicate their experiences to participants to convey the message of building community. During the interview, Simran explained that sports could be used to bring people together. He believes the three brothers were immersed into American culture and were shaped – for the better – by sports. “Anything in this world can be leveraged for good or taken to extreme negativity. [Sports has provided some of the] most powerful moments of unity and positivity,” Simran said. Turner also believes sport can be a conduit for creating change and increasing diversity. “Sport is a good conduit because it allows people from different backgrounds and ambitions to work together toward a similar goal. It is good to get different outlooks on the world around us,” Turner said. Tingle provided an interesting take on the matter: “The fact that three of the Trinity FLAME graduates are working in the sports industry or completing a Master’s degree in sport management is a good indication that the USOC’s leadership development program is working. … We see many examples of sport being on the forefront of social change (Jackie Robinson, Muhammad Ali, Curt Flood, Tommie, Smith and John
Carlos, Billie Jean King), but leadership in sport organizations continue to be a Caucasian, male, straight-dominated world.” Simran noted that the pervasive nature of racism in society demands a response by privileged and marginalized communities alike.
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Scannell will enter his 18th season with the Tigers this spring. The team’s success gives them great motivation moving forward. “The keys to success will be younger pitchers filing in key roles that were left by graduated seniors,” said Ryan Gray, senior pitcher. Having the guys agree on what needs to be done and executing their strategies shows their dedication and drive to come back strong. “After falling one game short of the National Championship series last year, we feel like we have some unfinished business to take care of,” Butler said. “Getting back to the World Series and winning it all is a goal that I think every guy on this team shares and knows is possible.” The Tigers are returning their whole offensive starting lineup, as well as bringing in fifteen freshmen to help contribute to the team. “Freshman will mainly make an impact on the mound and I’m excited to see what they can do,” Gray said.
As part of getting ready for the season, the players must pick their walk up songs. Walk up songs are always something that makes baseball unique and shows the fans a part of their personality. Some of the walk up songs are below: Drew Butler: “Roses by the Chainsmokers,” “2 Phones by Kevin Gates” and “Trumpets” by Jason Derulo. Ryan Gray: “Welcome Home” by Coheed and Cambria. “I’m a crowd pleaser so I stick with the classic throwbacks like Suga Suga by Baby Bash,” Moore said. With their walkup songs picked, the Tigers are reading to open up the season. Trinity Baseball starts with a 3-game weekend including Birmingham Southern, LeTourneau and TexasTyler in Tyler, Texas starting on Feb. 12 at 3 p.m. With a large group of seniors to lead the way, the Tigers will aim for another successful season.
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Softball is ready to start up the season in hopes of making it back to the SCAC championship for the sixth year and finally bringing home the title. The team has come in second place for the past five years, and is more motivated than ever to bring home the trophy. Last season the Tigers finished with an 18-18 record, getting knocked out by the Texas Lutheran Bulldogs in the SCAC championship game. Trinity softball had four players make the SCAC AllTournament team including Caitlyn Dykes, Lauren Mercado, Hilary Hoffman and Katie Castillon. This was Dykes fourth selection to the team as well as Mercado’s third as they ended their final season on a positive note. Head coach Brandi Crnkovic will begin her sixth season with the Tigers and her fourth season as head coach. “Our team this year has been so much fun,” Crnkovic said. “Our chemistry is different than it has been in years past. With 12 returners and 11 freshmen I wasn’t sure what to expect, but they look like they have been playing together for years and it is really exciting.” Out of the returners, eight of them were named to All-SCAC teams last season. Junior outfielder Mackenzie Hill named to the 2015 All-SCAC First Team, finishing the season second on the team with a batting average of .342 contributing 14 RBI’s and 19 runs scored. Senior pitcher Kaci Wellik named to All-SCAC Second Team, leading the team with 9 wins total, as well as contributing 81 strikeouts for the 2015 season. Entering her last season, Wellik speaks on her excitement to start playing again. “This season is bittersweet for me. It’s the last time I will ever play softball at a highly competitive level, so I’m taking it super seriously, but I’m also making sure to savor every moment of it,” Wellik said.
Utility player Castillon, another standout player, finished her 2015 season second on the team for wins with five, as well as leading the team in closing ten games. Having half of the team as freshman can be a very difficult situation, but based on the coach’s input, the girls have already conquered that obstacle. “We have plenty of freshman with great talent.” Castillon said. “They have already impacted the team’s chemistry in a positive way and I have no doubt they will do the same on the field.” As the start of the season gets closer and closer the goals set become more realistic and attainable. The girls are filled with motivation and drive to start off the season strong and show the conference they plan to compete this season. Crnkovic said,“Our goal for this season is to win the SCAC Championship. We have come in second place for the past five seasons and it has been frustrating to have it right within reach each time. We focus on improving every day in some aspect of the game, we want to continue to progress and be at the top of our game come April.” Crnkovic has confidence in every girl on the team to give their best all the time and push each other throughout the season. Wellik and Castillon will lead the team this season as the captains, and have great expectations for the team. “This level of competition this year will be really good for the team,” Wellik said. “If we work towards the success of the team, instead of the success of ourselves as individuals, we’re going to be unstoppable.” The Trinity Tigers open up their season in California with three double headers against Chapman, Redlands and Occidental on Feb. 18. Their first home opener will follow the next Wednesday, Feb. 24 against Concordia at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.
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