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Opinion: Trinity’s domination across sports makes me lucky to be a Tiger fan

Opinion: Trinity’s domination across sports makes me lucky to be a Tiger fan

Being in Division III doesn’t diminish the Tigers’ success
Luke Terry, Sports Reporter April 9, 2021

Sometimes I wonder what it would feel like to be a student attending the Iron Bowl at Jordan-Hare Stadium, or watching the “blue bloods” battle it out at Cameron Indoor. But that’s not where I am....

Podcast Review: Call Her Daddy

Podcast Review: Call Her Daddy

Sex and relationship advice is great when you're the target audience, but what if you're not?
Ashley Allen, Arts Columnist April 7, 2021

For me, the Call Her Daddy podcast is problematic, but that doesn’t stop me from listening to it every week. It has come to the point where I anticipate the release of a new episode each week a few days...

Tour guides and 'Virtual RA's' adapt to changing campus

Tour guides and ‘Virtual RA’s’ adapt to changing campus

Prospective students given the option to attend virtual tours
Emily Jamieson, Pulse Reporter April 7, 2021

For over a year now, the pandemic has continued to impact Trinity’s campus and activities. Most notably, campus fixtures such as tour guiding and residential life have seen unprecedented changes to their...

'Stress Less Week,' it's pretty stressful

‘Stress Less Week,’ it’s pretty stressful

Editorial Board April 7, 2021

For those unaware, this week is “Stress Less Week.” Some would argue that trying to force relaxation, in any context, is stressful in itself, especially when there’s so much to do. For those of us...

Megan Mustain

Megan Mustain to be new Vice President of Academic Affairs

The Texas native will replace current VPAA Deneese Jones starting in June
Harrison Hartman, News Reporter, Photographer April 7, 2021

With 2021 being a significant year for transition at Trinity, and universities across the globe, university administration is seeing a significant number of new hires including a new Vice President of...

Fetishization of Asian women is not new

Fetishization of Asian women is not new

Seemingly "recent" AAPI hate crimes shed light on the long-standing objectification of Asian women
Yukiko Yamazaki, Opinion Columnist April 7, 2021

The “recent” news about Asian-American Pacific Islander hate crimes is not a sudden occurrence but one that’s been decades in the making, building upon racist stereotypes that serve white people,...

Trinity junior Jacob Stubbs and Assistant Director of Athletics Harrison LaLone input stats during a game in the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Tournament. Stubbs does the same job for Trinity basketball games.

Trinity junior works at NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament

Jacob Stubbs inputs stats at San Antonio’s mega-event
Alejandra Gerlach, Sports Reporter April 7, 2021

The 2021 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Women’s Basketball Tournament was held in San Antonio, Texas, from March 21 through April 4. Stanford University, led by head coach...

The Snyderverse: Part I - Dawn of Injustice

The Snyderverse: Part I – Dawn of Injustice

Snyder's 'Man of Steel' explores a darker interpretation of Superman
Om Dighe, Opinion Columnist March 28, 2021

It’s been four years since the release of “Justice League,” the fifth installment of the DC Extended Universe series of films. The film received a mixed reception and made $657.9 million on a...

Dance class registration promotes greater inclusivity of transgender and nonbinary students

Dance class registration promotes greater inclusivity of transgender and nonbinary students

Registrants may now enroll as a leader or follower rather than a man or woman
Sarah Fisher, Reporter March 28, 2021

Some surnames in this article are undisclosed to protect the privacy of the students. Several dance classes at Trinity University have required students to register for sections within the gender binary:...

Henry Moore sculpts with the sky

Henry Moore sculpts with the sky

'Large Interior Form' was donated to Trinity in 1983 by Arthur and Jane Stieren
Ashley Allen, Arts Columnist March 28, 2021

Trinity’s campus could double as an all-inclusive art museum, considering the amount of sculptures, architecture and artworks displayed around campus. After moving off-campus, I realized how much I had...

Mirage yearbook sent to presses

Mirage yearbook sent to presses

Editors, staff overcome challenges while documenting school year
Mikayla Mullin, Pulse Reporter March 28, 2021

It’s been a historic year under COVID-19, which means that the Mirage, Trinity’s yearbook, had the opportunity to make a historic yearbook. Now that the 2020-2021 Mirage has gone to the presses, how...

The stands at Paul McGinlay Field will remain empty throughout the spring. Trinity announced on Wednesday that no fans will be allowed on campus at any athletic events despite the SCAC providing the greenlight to welcome fans. Photo by Claire Sammons.

Trinity sticks to no-fan policy despite SCAC’s greenlight

University cites ongoing COVID-19 concerns as reason for decision
Paige Wallace, Sports Reporter March 28, 2021

On Friday, March 19, the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) announced they would allow member institutions to create their own policies regarding spectators attending any non-tournament outdoor...