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Behind the scenes: Trinity's athletic trainers

Behind the scenes: Trinity’s athletic trainers

A look into the athletic trainers’ daily roles at Trinity
Nathalie Tawa, Sports Reporter April 14, 2022

Behind every great team, there is a collection of smaller teams that are integral to preparing for the big games. One crucial part in the machine that is Trinity athletics is our athletic trainers and...

Tiger Track has good showing at successful UIW Invitational

Tiger Track has good showing at successful UIW Invitational

Athlete successes included a new Trinity record
Caleb Reed, Sports Reporter April 14, 2022

Trinity Track & Field’s short trip to the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) for the UIW Invitational proved fruitful, with numerous strong performances through the two-day meet just a few minutes...

The Wizard playing live at KRTU's Indie Showcase at the Lighthouse Lounge

KRTU Indie Overnight showcase highlights three local bands

Trinity’s independent radio station hosts showcase at local bar
Ashley Allen, Arts reporter April 14, 2022

Sauntering through thick wafts of cigarette smoke in the parking lot on the late evening of April 2, I made my way through the doors of The Lighthouse Neighborhood Lounge near Woodlawn Lake. As this was...

Totally rat-ical: Thomas Hall’s rat problem continues

Totally rat-ical: Thomas Hall’s rat problem continues

Facilities Services places traps and seals entrances to the building
Emma Utzinger, News Reporter April 14, 2022

At the beginning of the semester, rats were noticed in Bruce Thomas Hall. Though Facilities Services expected to eliminate the infestation by mid-February, students have continued to find rats in their...

Students seek aid for burnout

Students seek aid for burnout

Chapel Spiritual Life can provide a safe space for internal conflicts
Ivanna Bass Caldera, News Reporter April 14, 2022

This semester, Trinity University held spring break from March 5 – 13, the earliest spring break that has been held in several years. Although it had already been set on an earlier date, it came sooner...

Not all press is good press

Not all press is good press

The 2022 Oscars slap raised attention, but not in a good way
Madison Haxton, Reporting Intern April 14, 2022

The infamous Will Smith slap put the 2022 Oscars back on the map for many people. The real question is: is that a good thing? Unfortunately, I think we already know the answer. As sensational and surprising...

Art and Intersectionality event expresses students’ multifaceted identities

Art and Intersectionality event expresses students’ multifaceted identities

Trinity Diversity Connection’s kicked off the university’s Diversity Week by inviting students to learn about identity and intersectionality
Ayden Smith, Arts and Entertainment Reporter April 14, 2022

To begin the university’s Diversity Week, Trinity Diversity Connection (TDC) hosted an Art and Intersectionality Day in the Fiesta Room where students were invited to decorate tote bags. Using patches,...

Murchison Tower and Miller Fountain

What makes Trinity Trinity

Traditions and superstitions found on campus
Cheyanne McDaniel, Pulse Reporter April 14, 2022

Since Trinity University’s founding in 1869, students have developed and evolved a number of traditions and superstitions. The COVID-19 pandemic kept many students off-campus, and as a result, many first-years...

The Center for International Engagement provides information and resources regarding Fulbright scholarships.

Fulbright 101

What the U.S. Fulbright Student Program has to offer and how to apply
Emma Power, Pulse reporter April 14, 2022

On March 30, Gina Pham, Associate Director for CIE, and Sabrina Cortez, Study Abroad Advisor, held a Fulbright Information Session in the Center for International Engagement. For some students this was...

“X” is an VII out of X

“X” is an VII out of X

Ti West’s newest slasher kills
Om Dighe, Opinion Columnist April 14, 2022

“X” is a slasher film from director Ti West, and it stars Mia Goth, Jenna Ortega, Martin Henderson, Brittany Snow and Scott Mescudi. The film takes place in Texas in the late ‘70s, and it follows...

Previously, on SGA: USO budget presentations begin

Previously, on SGA: USO budget presentations begin

The following covers the meeting on April 6
Logan Crews, Editor-in-Chief April 14, 2022

This meeting was a Senate finance meeting for University Sponsored Organization (USO) budget requests*. Vice President Nasim Salehitezangi reminded SGA that they would not be voting on these budgets at...

News brief: Results of Student Government Association Elections announced

News brief: Results of Student Government Association Elections announced

Sarah Fisher, News Editor April 8, 2022

The Student Government Association (SGA) seats for the 2022-2023 academic year have been filled, including the President, Vice President and five Senators each for the classes of 2023, 2024 and 2025. After...