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Trinity softball finishes top 3 in the SCAC

Trinity softball finishes top 3 in the SCAC

After a slow start, Trinity Softball turned it around to have their best season since 2016
Jay Fitzgerald, Reporting Intern April 28, 2022

As nine-time All-Star MLB player Albert Pujols said, “It's not how you start the season, it's how you finish.” For Trinity Softball, Pujol’s words certainly ring true. In their 2022 season, Trinity...

SGA President-Elect, Danny Nguyen

Getting to know SGA student representatives for 2022-23

Three elects drop the politics to share fun facts
Emma Power, Pulse reporter April 25, 2022

With the recent SGA elections, the Trinitonian sat down with president-elect Danny Nguyen and senators-elect Penelope Slentz and Allison Waters. These interviews are a “getting to know you” tool for...

Previously, on SGA: Funding approvals for TDC, SPB and more

Previously, on SGA: Funding approvals for TDC, SPB and more

The following covers the meeting on April 20
Logan Crews, Editor-in-Chief April 24, 2022

Climate Check First-year Senator Kai Velasquez began climate change and said students are experiencing wait times when they call Counseling Services in crisis. Adviser Jamie Thompson reminded SGA that...

Major-ly cool degrees at Trinity

Major-ly cool degrees at Trinity

A closer look at three unique majors that Trinity offers to its students
Cheyanne McDaniel, Pulse Reporter April 21, 2022

With more than 100 majors and minors, Trinity’s course options can be overwhelming. From the humanities to STEM, students can take classes across a myriad of disciplines during their time at Trinity....

How the Trinity community celebrated holidays in April

How the Trinity community celebrated holidays in April

The community has celebrated holidays from many cultural backgrounds throughout the month of April
Lauren Roddis, Pulse Reporter April 21, 2022

  Easter: April 1 Easter took place on April 17 this year, and Trinity’s Chapel | Spiritual Life (CSL) put on some festivities to celebrate. Easter is a Christian holiday celebrating Jesus's...

editorial

Finals are hard. Eat a vegetable.

Alejandra Gerlach, Managing Editor April 21, 2022

It’s that time of year again. It seems like everyone on campus is suffering from some form of allergies, be it a runny nose or a relentless cough. While seasonal allergies are nothing new, this round...

Album review: Peach Pit’s “From 2 to 3”

Album review: Peach Pit’s “From 2 to 3”

The Canadian band’s newest release is comprised of easy listening alternative pop tracks
Ashley Allen, Arts and Entertainment Reporter April 21, 2022

Peach Pit’s music seamlessly combines satisfying instrumental sounds with mostly gloomy, drug-ridden narrative lyrics. The alternative indie-pop band from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada is fairly...

Is summer fashion really that inclusive in 2022?

Is summer fashion really that inclusive in 2022?

Shivani Selladurai, Opinions Columnist April 21, 2022

Runways put out their “best” so capitalism can make us feel our worst. This happens year-round, but the awareness of the common consumer heightens as they’re called to shed their sweaters in the...

Recent IPCC reports highlight the need for change in the face of performative activism

Recent IPCC reports highlight the need for change in the face of performative activism

Ava Peinhardt, Opinion Columnist April 21, 2022

Climate change is no longer an issue easily ignored. What was once a looming threat for future generations has become an almost tangible tension that’s risen significantly in the past few years. It’s...

TDC’s week of diversity events fosters belonging on campus

TDC’s week of diversity events fosters belonging on campus

Participants reflect on the impact of a week dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion
Malika Chauhan, Reporting Intern April 21, 2022

As the semester slowly comes to an end with finals right around the corner, Trinity’s Diversity Connection (TDC) hosted events with different organizations in order to help students enjoy the last few...

Members of Loon E. Crew practice ahead of their Saturday performance.

Loon-E Crew’s annual showcase returns to Trinity

This year, the team is more excited than ever to perform
Madison Haxton, Reporting Intern April 21, 2022

Loon-E Crew is hosting its first in-person show since 2019 on Saturday, April 23 at 7 p.m. in Laurie Auditorium. The members of Trinity’s only hip-hop dance team have put on annual dance exhibitions...

Finishing the semester poetically

Finishing the semester poetically

Ways to get involved in National Poetry Month even if you’re busy or inexperienced
Katy Browne, Arts and Entertainment Reporter April 21, 2022

April marks National Poetry Month, a celebration of poetry introduced in 1996 by the Academy of American Poets. Trinity students going about Coates Library may have already noticed a small curated shelf...