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A tiger can change its stripes: Tigers Against Aramark rebrands to Tigers For Ethical Dining

Tigers for Ethical Dining advocate for positive change in the dining experience
Monica Martinez, News Reporter September 1, 2022

Student organization Tigers Against Aramark (TAA) rebranded to Tigers For Ethical Dining (TFED) in July 2022 as they communicated with Trinity administration during the Request for Proposal (RFP) process....

F1’s guardian angel

F1’s guardian angel

From ridiculed to revered, the “Halo” has proven its doubters wrong
Caleb Reed, Sports Reporter September 1, 2022

The 2014 Japanese Grand Prix is a race that has, without a doubt, left a mark on the sport of F1. For those who don’t know, that year’s race went ahead despite monsoon-like conditions. On lap 42, German...

The Tigers practicing game-day situations a week in advance for their home matchup against Sul Ross State

Trinity football opens 2022 season at home

Tiger men look to repeat following a SAA championship game
Caleb Reed, Sports Reporter September 1, 2022

The Trinity Tigers football team returns to action this Saturday at 6 p.m. as they take on the Sul Ross State in their first game. Trinity’s first home game of the season comes against an opponent they...

O-Team set up at a booth to help out new students

RAs and Orientation Team (O-Team) greet the Class of 2026

Resident Assistants and O-Team welcome first-years to campus and induct them into Trinity life
Malika Chauhan, Pulse Reporter September 1, 2022

Selected from nearly 11,500 applicants, a Trinity admissions record, the class of 2026 is an extremely diverse, motivated and well-rounded student body. The incoming class of 2026 has officially moved...

Members of the men's club volleyball team at the Student Involvement fair.

Club sports return to normal as new options arise

New and existing club sports see the benefit of restrictions lifting
Nathalie Tawa, Sports Reporter September 1, 2022

There are so many moving pieces on a college campus that many get caught under the current of life, classes and just trying to get through the day. Club sports are one of these pieces that sometimes become...

Previously on SGA: Everything but the kitchen sink.

Previously on SGA: Everything but the kitchen sink.

The following covers the meeting on August 24.
Alejandra Gerlach, Managing Editor August 31, 2022

All Student Government Association (SGA) meetings are open to the public. 13 first-year students were in attendance at the first meeting of the school year. Climate Check: Sophomore Senator Ella...

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News Brief: New President Announced

Logan Crews, Editor-in-Chief June 1, 2022

The 20th president of Trinity University was announced via video address on Tuesday, May 31. Vanessa Beasley will be stepping in to replace Danny Anderson, former university president, who departed this...

Previously, on SGA: Divest Trinity resolution adopted

Previously, on SGA: Divest Trinity resolution adopted

Logan Crews, Editor-in-chief April 28, 2022

Climate Check First-year Ani Siva began Climate Check with a concern brought forth by Miller and Calvert residents about students destroying exit signs in their residence halls. A Residential Life Coordinator...

A newborn rivalry: Liverpool vs Manchester City

A newborn rivalry: Liverpool vs Manchester City

Pushing the standards of world soccer
Nathalie Tawa, Sports Reporter April 28, 2022

Thrown beers, foul language, punches thrown, players ejected. Otherwise known as a typical night of English soccer. With decades of history behind them, rivalries such as Manchester City vs Manchester...

Toxic South Asian beauty standards and social media

Toxic South Asian beauty standards and social media

Shivani Selladurai, Opinion Columnist April 28, 2022

There has been upheaval within the South Asian community about social media personalities who are being recognized for the decolonization of South Asian beauty standards. One influencer comes to mind....

The bests and worsts of the year

The bests and worsts of the year

Logan Crews, Editor-in-chief April 28, 2022

Somehow, someway, we’ve reached the last Trinitonian issue of the year. Like everything else, Trinity’s campus newspaper has had an unpredictable year full of ups and downs, but the fact that you’re...

Superstition and tradition: athlete’s pre-game rituals

Superstition and tradition: athlete’s pre-game rituals

An insider’s look at the pre-game traditions of Trinity Athletes
Caleb Reed, Sports Reporter April 28, 2022

Pregame traditions mean something different to every athlete at almost every level of sport. Designed to reduce anxiety, these rituals can be anything from listening to a specific type of music to eating...