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We need to diversify English curriculum

We need to diversify English curriculum

Ashwini Vivek, Opinion Columnist October 19, 2021

The first time I read a book for school about South Asian individuals, by a South Asian author, was my senior year of high school. “The Namesake” by Jhumpa Lahiri followed a wife and husband that immigrated...

How did we get from bubble tea to boba liberalism?

How did we get from bubble tea to boba liberalism?

Mai Vo, Opinion Columnist October 19, 2021

Food is a tangible product, made for consumption. In more sentimental terms, it has been frequently described as a “universal language” that transcends borders or backgrounds. In the U.S., a land in...

Theatre department reflects on first show of season, “365”

Theatre department reflects on first show of season, “365”

The immersive show encouraged audience and cast members alike to step outside of the box
Ayden Smith, Arts Reporter October 14, 2021

The theatre department’s first show of the season is “365 Days/365 Plays.” Trinity’s largely student-organized production goes through around 20 of the total 365 plays written by Suzan-Lori Parks,...

2021 Texas Art Biennial on view at five museums across the state

2021 Texas Art Biennial on view at five museums across the state

Exhibition combines contemporary artworks from Texas-based and non-Texas-based artists
Ashley Allen, Arts Columnist October 14, 2021

The 2021 Texas Art Biennial, titled A New Landscape, A Possible Horizon, puts some of the latest, most innovative contemporary art on view at five art galleries and museums across San Antonio and Houston...

Palestine 101 panel highlights Palestinian experiences

Palestine 101 panel highlights Palestinian experiences

Trinity and San Antonio speakers addressed the discourse around the Israeli-Palestine conflict
Gloria Farris, News Reporter October 14, 2021

Panelists Judith Norman, Henry Gunkel and Moureen Kaki discussed the ongoing Israeli-Palestine conflict Thursday, Oct. 7, bringing Palestinian voices to the forefront. In light of the forced evictions...

Come from away: International athletes

Come from away: International athletes

International students share unique perspectives on athletics at Trinity
Luke Terry, Sports Reporter October 14, 2021

There are over 400 rostered athletes among Trinity’s varsity sports. Many of these students call Texas home, and a smaller percentage hail from locations across the United States. On top of these, Trinity...

K-Pop Needs Its #MeToo Moment

K-Pop Needs Its #MeToo Moment

With K-pop bigger than ever, the misogyny within the industry must be addressed
Ameena Khan, Opinion Columnist October 14, 2021

With BTS performing at the UN General Assembly, it's clear that K-pop’s stronghold on pop culture isn’t letting go any time soon. The flashy choreography, eye-catching visuals and photogenic idols...

Virtual faculty returned to campus Oct. 4

Virtual faculty returned to campus Oct. 4

Professors had to be immunocompromised or live with someone at-risk to be approved to work from home
Emma Utzinger, News Reporter October 14, 2021

Though most of Trinity’s faculty returned to campus at the beginning of the semester, a select number of professors were able to continue working remotely because of concerns over COVID. The university...

Days off are for rest, not extra work

Days off are for rest, not extra work

Editorial Board October 14, 2021

The word “rest” is not in a Trinity student’s vocabulary in the middle of October. Midterms hit hard, sometimes for weeks on end, and it isn’t uncommon to hear classmates almost bragging about...

Announcing TUPS’ annual showing of Rocky Horror Picture Show

Announcing TUPS’ annual showing of Rocky Horror Picture Show

The Halloween tradition you don’t want to miss
Ashley Allen, Arts Columnist October 14, 2021

Come one, come all and most definitely come in costume to the wacky, fun and inclusive Halloween tradition that is the Rocky Horror Picture Show. Trinity University Players (TUPS), Trinity University’s...

Sidewalk Symposium: How do you feel about TU Snaps?

Sidewalk Symposium: How do you feel about TU Snaps?

Student opinions on the campus-wide snapchat story
Logan Crews, Managing Editor October 14, 2021

Maggie Karim, sophomore biochemistry major “It’s a lot, I guess. There’s just a lot going on with it. Some of it’s interesting, some of it’s, like, questionable. It’s been very varied...

Come On In!

Come On In!

Trinity’s Indoor Club Sports return as restrictions start to shrink.
Caleb Reed October 14, 2021

Following March 2020, the courts were silent, the lights off. The tables were folded, chairs stacked, the building empty. No whistles echoed through the rooms, no shoes were squeaking, no foils clashing,...