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They really mean no harm: The buzz about Bee Club

They really mean no harm: The buzz about Bee Club

Bee Club talks the appeal of the bees, the environment and their own community
Daniel Itkins, Pulse Reporter March 21, 2024

Initially founded in 2012, Bee Club was created for students to beekeep and engage with the environment. However, it has changed significantly in the past few years, offering renewed opportunities for...

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Two views: Should we focus on Taylor Swift’s climate impact?

Emma Power and Ashwini Vivek March 21, 2024

Emma Power It’s no surprise that Taylor Swift is catching hate about her every move — especially since her career has soared to yet another high with The Eras Tour. What is interesting is the massive...

Health care in America is high cost, poor quality

Health care in America is high cost, poor quality

A look into the horrors of the treatment and costs in the American health care system
Riya Vankamamidi, Opinion Columnist March 21, 2024

Health care in this country sucks. Insurance rates are prohibitively high, making quality care inaccessible. Although programs such as Medicare, Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act have decreased the...

Two Views: Is social media activism actually working?

Two Views: Is social media activism actually working?

Colin Houston and Jacob Palmer March 21, 2024

Jacob Palmer: Information and ideas can be shared faster than ever to massive audiences through social media. Its decentralized structure lends itself to discourse on subjects that might not be normally...

The more RLS changes, the more it stays the same

The more RLS changes, the more it stays the same

Housing selection changes aim to bring about a more “cohesive” process
Samara Gerstle, News Editor March 21, 2024

This year’s housing selection process, which kicked off on March 18, will include many changes implemented by Residential Life Services (RLS). In an effort to increase the ease of the process, housing...

A complete residence hall review

A complete residence hall review

Students reflect on current housing options around campus and provide advice
Ashlyn Gillespie, Pulse Reporter March 21, 2024

Calvert Hall: Leo, sophomore accounting and finance double-major “Calvert isn’t that bad. I’ve heard a lot of people hate on Calvert, but Calvert’s really pretty good. It’s really close to...

The student activity fee puts the ‘fun’ in funding

The student activity fee puts the ‘fun’ in funding

SGA’s distribution of an unprecedented .2 million budget for RSOs and USOs continues
Joshua Mitra, News Reporter March 21, 2024

Going into the year with a surplus of funds from years prior, the Student Government Association (SGA) at Trinity University continues to apportion funds to enhance campus life, focusing on transparency...

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Students’ choice: Living communities on campus

These four dorms put a unique twist on the traditional dorm
Monica Martinez, News Reporter March 21, 2024

With room selection slated for April 1-21, the question of where to live is on students’ minds. Though some students may want the typical dorm experience, Trinity’s living communities add a twist to...

Previously, on SGA: Mental Wellness Initiative update

Previously, on SGA: Mental Wellness Initiative update

Sarah Fisher, Editor-in-Chief March 21, 2024

This covers the SGA meeting held on March 20 Climate Check Senior Senator Maria Duenas asked about the broken doors at City Vista, and Vice President Caterina Mora advised her to submit a work order....

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Can I just graduate already? When senioritis sets in

Ava Peinhardt, Managing Editor March 21, 2024

It’s been a long four years, and this last one has been no different. Now that spring break has come and gone, the rest of the semester is laid bare, and the end is finally in sight. Graduation is only...

Previously, on SGA: Four. Hours. Long.

Previously, on SGA: Four. Hours. Long.

Ava Peinhardt, Managing Editor March 9, 2024

This covers the SGA meeting held on March 6. Climate Check: Sophomore Senator Khushi Kakadia brought attention to overactive sprinklers along Beneski Parkway, asking who she should contact. President...

Letter to the Editor: Response to MSA

Morgan Powers, Guest Columnist March 7, 2024

I hadn't intended on publicly stating any further opinions, as the geopolitical situation has become sufficiently complicated that prudence mandates discretion. However, as a column has now been published...