Category: OPINION
In Defense of the Macabre: Rethinking the Reputation of the Horror Genre & Considering its Intrinsic Appeal
Ava Caudle ‘25 Opinion Editor Envision Halloween and you’ll think of the classic characters that define the holiday, from black-and-white fiends like Frankenstein’s Monster to […]
The Lucky Abused Child: The Eurocentric Double
Standard Method to Avoid Addressing Serious Issues
Sarah Dajani’ 26 Contributing Writer At first light, before the sun rises on the 18th of October at 5:00 a.m, there were a dozen members […]
The On- and Off-Campus Food Desert: The Story of a D3 Dining Hall and Only Adequate Off-Campus Food
Georgia Cantrell ‘26 Contributing Writer The meme of the D3 dining hall is becoming too real. Running into people you don’t want to see and […]
A Review of Institutional Accountability: The Correct Way of Preserving and Serving the Public Interest
Iqra Athar ’26 Contributing Writer At the Hillel Solidarity Sharing Circle on Monday, October 3rd, questions were raised about the “institutional accountability” on part of […]
The Phrase We Hear at All College Visits, “Finding Your People,” is Overrated and Leads to Forming Cliches
Rajsi Rana ‘26 Contributing Writer “Finding your people” is one of the most common phrases a college freshman hears. It seems to be embedded in […]
Elimination of MetroCards and What It Means for
Bustling New York City and the Rise of Gentrification
Selina Deng ‘25 Contributing Writer As you walk out on the populated streets of “The Big Apple,” you automatically envision a vibrant community of diverse […]
Tripod Editorial: LGBTQ+ Special Issue Coming November 1st & Our Commitment
Skyler Simpkins ’23 Editor-in-Chief I am excited to announce that on November 1st, our first special issue will be printed in honor of LGBTQ+ History […]
Iranian Women Need Our Support as They Fight for Bodily Autonomy
Skyler Simpkins ’23 Editor-in-Chief We live in a world where we hear more about adulterous men than the oppression of women. I know in these […]
Campus Pizza Versus Trinity College Students: The Best Alternatives for Pizza on Late Nights in Hartford
Georgia Canrell ‘26 Contributing Writer The need for greasy fast food during a late-late night out is undeniable; however, the notorious Campus Pizza right on […]
Christiane Amanpour’s Latest Attempt at an Interview: How Journalists Should Begin to Approach Interviews
Dylann Hanrahan ‘25 Contributing Writer I remember watching Christiane Amanpour as a young child thinking maybe that one day I could be as brave or […]