Melina Korfonta ’25 News Editor Originally written and posted for The Trinity Tripod. Washington D.C. –– On Thursday, the Biden administration along with the U.S. Education Department announced a proposed modification to Title IX that would let schools impose some limitations on transgender student-athletes, but it is opposed to measures that “categorically” forbid such students from playing on …
TTT: Is “Personal Hospitality” Exempt From Disclosure?: The Hidden Life of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas
Melina Korfonta ’25 News Editor Originally written and posted for The Trinity Tripod. Washington, D.C. –– On Friday, Justice Clarence Thomas of the Supreme Court claimed that he had been told that lavish vacations paid for by a billionaire friend and conservative activist qualified as “personal hospitality” and were exempt from disclosure. According to ProPublica, Thomas has taken travels across …
TTT: Current Details of TN School Shooting
Melina Korfonta ’25 News Editor Originally written and posted for The Trinity Tripod. Nashville, Tennessee –– Around 10 a.m. on Monday March 27, Audrey Hale, 28, opened fire at The Covenant School, killing three 9-year-old students and three school officials. As a resident of Nashville, Hale previously attended the school and had reportedly identified as transgender. Investigators believe …
The Eras Tour: What to Wear
Since the announcement of her tour, Taylor Swift fans have taken to social media platforms to plan outfits for Swift’s upcoming tour dates. Unlike other popstar tours, Swift’s fans, the Swifties, have gone through extensive planning in order to match their favorite album of Swift’s. Known as “eras,” each album represents a chapter of Swift’s …
The Pasta Puffer: The Trendy Mix of Food and Fashion
Find the puffer here. I just wanted to highlight this super interesting fashion read from the food section of the New York Times. You can find the article here. I have seen this coat around Instagram recently and every member of the Italian side of my family is rushing to find it! Obviously, it’s a …
TTT: The Loss of Familial Legacy: Reviewing the Details of the Murdaugh Double Murder Case and Verdict
Originally written and posted for The Trinity Tripod. Walterboro, South Carolina –– Justice for Margaret and Paul Murdaugh was served Thursday after disgraced South Carolina personal injury lawyer Alex Murdaugh was found guilty on all accounts. The story of the deadly shootings of the wife and son of this legacy family has sparked a major debate for more …
TTT: The Deadly Protests and Debates Surrounding the Creation of “Cop City” in Atlanta, Georgia
Originally written and posted for The Trinity Tripod on February 28th, 2023. Atlanta, Georgia––For almost two years, organizers and activists have been protesting the City of Atlanta’s plans to build a police training center in Weelaunee Forest. The concept is still being defended by Keisha Lance Bottoms, a former mayor of Atlanta, who claims such a facility …
Red Carpet Glamour: Zendaya’s Long-Awaited Return
In a well anicipated return, Zendaya stuns critics and fans alike this award show weekend. For the 54th NAACP Image Awards “red” carpet, Zendaya wore a reen-and-black Atelier Versace gown from the SS 2002 collection. Presenting an award, Zendaya wore a two-piece Prada co-ord from the SS 1993 collection. This set was originally modeled in the …
Do Celebs Try to Stand Out in Order to Fit in?
From Instagram to Vogue, celebrities are ridiculed for any ensemble they step out in. Whether it be a red carpet or running errands, the public does not hesitate to critique those away from their stylists. In order to get positive press on their style, celebrities must dress in couture-adjacent styles in order to draw attention. …
Misconceptions of Couture Fashion
For me, fashion has been much more than a textile. This is because fashion, at its best, is the result of a creative director’s long-coming vision. Most designer and couture fashion have this artistic approach in mind; especially the ones you see at the forefront of headlines. Fashion, in its many forms, often evokes harsh …