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KRTU music director says farewell, for now…

KRTU music director says farewell, for now…

The familiar voice of Trinity’s jazz enthusiast Kory Cook is stepping back from KRTU
Al Stubblefield, Arts Reporter October 3, 2024

After 14 years working with KRTU, Kory Cook, music director and chief announcer, has resigned, leaving a massive legacy on the radio station and the people he’s worked with. If you’ve ever listened...

Mabee Dinner Buffet

Mabee look in those greens

Reports of bugs in food at Mabee dining hall lead to enhanced safety measures
Monica Martinez, News Reporter October 3, 2024

Charlotte Li was eating her leafy greens at Mabee Dining Hall when she noticed something unusual: a flat, green insect in her food. On Sept. 19, Li, first-year biochemistry and molecular biology major,...

Jessica Edonick

There’s a new Dean of Students in town

Dean Jessica Edonick talks personal growth and what makes our campus so special
Cameron Lilly, Pulse Reporter October 3, 2024

This year Trinity University brought on Jessica Edonick, the new associate vice president for Student Affairs and dean of students. From the rich history and culture around San Antonio to the persevering...

A graph (to scale) ranking the quality of Trinity University’s water bottle refill station filters.

Red light, green light

Water bottle refill stations tested and ranked
Katie Amdur, News Reporter October 3, 2024

Students are raising concerns over the growing number of red lights on campus water bottle stations. Usually, these red lights signal that the filters inside the stations are in need of replacement, but...

Alex Birnel speaks to students about why voting matters

Voting and civic awareness: Key takeaways from the TDC Election Event

Ngoc Minh Thu Nguyen, News Reporter October 3, 2024

On Wednesday Sept. 25, Trinity Diversity Connection (TDC) hosted a discussion in Dicke Hall about voting and the upcoming November elections. The event featured Alex Birnel, advocacy director at M.O.V.E....

Responsible Friend Initiative: Save a life

Responsible Friend Initiative: Save a life

The Dean’s Office and TUPD share how the Responsible Friend Initiative works in practice
Daniel Itkins, Pulse Reporter October 3, 2024

The Responsible Friend Initiative ensures that students who report an intoxicated student receive the care and help they need without fear of punishment. This year, the Alcohol and Other Drugs Committee...

Drop your Solo cups and party without the frat house

Drop your Solo cups and party without the frat house

Get advice from current students on weekend activities that don’t involve partying
Devon Bellamy, Pulse Reporter October 3, 2024

Weekends offer the chance for college students to embrace social time after a long week of hitting the study rooms. From weekend markets to cheap local concerts, there are lots of events to attend over...

The struggle of Palestinian protests on campus

Students and faculty face challenges while trying to stand in solidarity
Robin Bernal, News Reporter October 3, 2024

Over the past year of constant bombing of Gaza by Israel following the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas, students and faculty have made continuous efforts at Trinity University to organize events related to the...

Skunk on campus near North and South

Foxes, possums, crickets, oh my!

Students share their encounters with various wildlife on campus
Jules Plewes, Pulse Reporter October 3, 2024

When Jacob Guzman, sophomore accounting and finance double-major, opened the door to his balcony late one night, the last thing he was expecting to find was a horde of crickets. As Guzman sat outside before...

‘Speak No Evil’ is a mixed bag of a thriller

‘Speak No Evil’ is a mixed bag of a thriller

Both a solid thriller and an unnecessary remake
Om Dighe, Arts & Entertainment Columnist September 26, 2024

“Speak No Evil” is the newest film from British filmmaker James Watkins (“Eden Lake”) and a remake of Christian Tafdrup’s acclaimed 2022 Danish film of the same name. The story follows an American...

“Irrationally Speaking” opens with a pop

“Irrationally Speaking” opens with a pop

Ruby City reveals new exhibition celebrating collage and assemblage
Al Stubblefield, Arts and Entertainment Reporter September 26, 2024

Looking for a free, unique exhibition to visit this weekend? Contemporary art center Ruby City just opened “Irrationally Speaking”, an exploration of the art mediums of collage and assemblage with...

Food at Mabee on Wednesday night 9/25/24

Trinity has become a food desert

Lack of food resources leads to food desert developing on campus
Kait Nash, Photographer September 26, 2024

I think it’s inevitable that there will always be some viral infection or virus that spreads through campus during the first few weeks of a new semester. However, norovirus going around highlighted a...