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TUPD Assistant Chief arrested for allegedly soliciting prostitution

TUPD Assistant Chief arrested for allegedly soliciting prostitution

Pete Perez was arrested at 5 p.m. on Thursday by the San Antonio Police Department
Dana Nichols, Editor-in-Chief September 17, 2021

Pete Perez, Assistant Chief of the Trinity University Police Department, was arrested at 5 p.m. on Thursday by the San Antonio Police Department for allegedly soliciting prostitution. Upon his arrest,...

Booster shots available to immunocompromised individuals

Booster shots available to immunocompromised individuals

Gloria Farris, News Reporter September 16, 2021

On Sept. 22, Trinity will begin offering COVID booster shots to students, faculty and staff who identify as moderately to severely immunocompromised along with a flu vaccination clinic for the general...

Coach's Corner: Drew Cohn

Coach’s Corner: Drew Cohn

Cohn prepares for his second season at Trinity
Alejandra Gerlach, Sports Editor September 16, 2021

Andrew Cohn is entering his second season as Trinity’s head women’s tennis coach. Despite starting his new role in the midst of the pandemic, Cohn saw success in his first season with a 9-8 winning...

Our embrace of online journalism

Our embrace of online journalism

Editorial Board September 16, 2021

In the same way that campus life is easing back into its regular operations — with pandemic-induced adjustments — so is our newsroom. After a year of remote learning and a semester of publishing online-only...

A Day-In-The-Life: Ben Whittemore, SCAC Runner of the Week

A Day-In-The-Life: Ben Whittemore, SCAC Runner of the Week

A run through of a typical day in the life of cross country student athlete Ben Whittemore as he balances success in both school and sport
Luke Terry, Sports Reporter September 16, 2021

The life of a college athlete is incredibly grueling. There’s no question that trying to juggle training, competition, academics and a social life is a tall task. One sport which flies under the radar...

There's no need to panic about "critical race theory" being taught in schools

There’s no need to panic about “critical race theory” being taught in schools

Sarah Fisher, Opinion Editor September 16, 2021

This summer, Governor Greg Abbott signed a bill that limits the ability of Texas teachers to discuss certain issues in current events and in history. The bill places restrictions on civics education, stipulating...

Can there be a new 'moral' consensus?

Can there be a new ‘moral’ consensus?

How American conservatives should rethink social conservatism
Ben Falcon, Opinion Columnist September 16, 2021

With the Supreme Court’s 5-4 approval of S.B. 8, which bans abortion after six weeks, progressives across the country are wondering if it’s a one-off victory for social conservatives or if it’s the...

Tiger Cards go offline overnight, limit student residence hall access

Tiger Cards go offline overnight, limit student residence hall access

September 16, 2021

At midnight on Aug. 31, Tiger Cards malfunctioned, causing all students to lose access to their dorm rooms. Luckily, the Tiger Card Office reacted quickly to this issue and set up stations to reprogram...

Women's Soccer kicks off season with four win streak

Women’s Soccer kicks off season with four win streak

The Tigers faced off against Cal Lutheran in an engaging match
Alejandra Gerlach, Sports Reporter September 16, 2021

Last weekend, Trinity’s women’s soccer team won games against California Lutheran University (Cal Lutheran) and East Texas Baptist University with final scores of 3-2 and 4-1, respectively. These two...

Tell Everyone: The Poignancy of 2021's  "Candyman"

Tell Everyone: The Poignancy of 2021’s “Candyman”

Candyman film expertly combines horror and social commentary
Om Dighe, Opinion Columnist September 16, 2021

It’s been almost a year since I wrote my first piece on the film “Candyman” from 1992, in which I argued that it was much more than just the Bloody Mary-esque slasher movie that many people perceive...

Fern finds a new home

Fern finds a new home

Beloved Trinicat removed from campus due to instances of hostility
Mikayla Mullin, Pulse Reporter September 16, 2021

For many Trinity students, we know the cats around campus as a way to comfort ourselves when we miss our own pets. However, some of the cats appreciate being petted more than others. Fern, in particular,...

Previously, on SGA: Back-to-school woes

Previously, on SGA: Back-to-school woes

Dana Nichols, Editor-in-Chief September 9, 2021

The following covers the meeting on Sept. 8 Climate check Senator Jack Maxwell kicked off the meeting with an inquiry on laundry pricing, to which President Oliver Chapin-Eiserloh said he will be meeting...