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Dawson Dabboussi in a game late in the 2023 season.

Trinity softball swings into new season

Softball looks to keep momentum from the end of ‘23 campaign
Cole Isaacson, Sports Reporter February 15, 2024

Though Trinity softball finished last year with a losing 15-28 record, they ended the year strong. The Tigers closed their season by going 10-10 in conference play, finally hitting their stride. Now, Trinity...

Welcoming in the NFL’s sixth dynasty

Chiefs win their second straight Super Bowl and cement themselves in history
Scott Lebo, Sports Reporter February 15, 2024

A period of dominance with multiple Super Bowl titles over a few years is a level of superiority that very few teams have achieved. The NFL’s dynasties — the Packers, the Steelers, the 49ers, the...

Vince McMahon getting kicked by a giant boot color

For Vince McMahon, writing was on the wall

Vince McMahon’s allegations were a long time coming
Colin Houston, Opinion Columnist February 15, 2024

In January, a lightning bolt hit the professional wrestling world when Vince McMahon, the longtime chairman who helped build World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) into the biggest wrestling company in the...

‘The Zone of Interest’: Ashes in the Garden

‘The Zone of Interest’: Ashes in the Garden

Jack Maxwell, Opinion Columnist February 15, 2024

Disclaimer: content warning for the Holocaust and spoilers ahead for film Jonathan Glazer’s 2023 masterpiece film “The Zone of Interest” follows the lives of Rudolf Höss, his wife Hedwig and...

An unfortunate return to ‘Silent Hill’

An unfortunate return to ‘Silent Hill’

The iconic ‘Silent Hill’ franchise is coming back, but it’s not something to be excited about
Om Dighe, Arts & Entertainment Columnist February 15, 2024

“In my restless dreams, I see that town. Silent Hill.” The “Silent Hill” franchise is one of the most iconic series in all of gaming, with its titular town in Maine serving as the nightmarish...

Trinity’s new translation of ‘Agamemnon’ adds layers of extravagance and drama

Trinity’s new translation of ‘Agamemnon’ adds layers of extravagance and drama

Direction, acting and behind-the-scenes collaboration contribute to this new vision
Lottie Correia, Arts Reporter February 15, 2024

The Trinity University Theatre Department is producing a new take on the Aeschylus’ Greek tragedy Agamemnon that will run for the next two weekends. This production not only aims to highlight the drama...

Various artists standing with their Grammy awards, color

Older women in the arts should get more respect

Why the best part of the entire Grammys was Joni Mitchell and Tracy Chapman
Lara Lashus, Arts & Entertainment Columnist February 15, 2024

My favorite part of the Grammys on Sunday, Feb. 4 was not what I first expected. I followed the wins live, eagerly anticipating artist appearances and well-deserved awards. Taylor Swift and SZA and boygenius...

Teers of joy: Finding love at Trinity

Teers of joy: Finding love at Trinity

Evan Mailloux and Isabel Elsisi share meaningful moments from their relationship
Malika Chauhan, Pulse Reporter February 15, 2024

Relationships entail all sorts of dynamics, stories, memories and connections. Whether meeting someone in class or through mutual friends, relationships are often unexpected but rooted in the same foundation...

Intergalactic excellence and Maddy Reich’s discovery

Intergalactic excellence and Maddy Reich’s discovery

Aspiring astrophysicist at the forefront of 77 new hidden black hole discoveries
Omar Ratrut, Pulse Reporter February 15, 2024

Maddy Reich, senior physics major and astronomy and math double-minor, has always enjoyed math, but she did not discover her passion for astronomy and astrophysics until she began her journey at Trinity....

ALE internships: An opportunity for discovery

ALE internships: An opportunity for discovery

Trinity students discuss their experience with the Arts, Letters and Enterprise internship program
Daniel Itkins, Pulse Reporter February 15, 2024

The search for internships can be challenging for college students, making them question if an internship is worth all the effort of finding one. Trinity University offers students an option in the Arts,...

The Mona Lisa covered in soup color

An art historian’s perspective on the souping of the Mona Lisa

Vivian Le, Social Media Coordinator February 15, 2024

Art vandalism is nothing if not polarizing, and it’s a topic I deal with a lot as an art history major who aspires to work in museums. It’s weird to be expected to denounce art vandalism just because...

The winner of the water bottle war

The winner of the water bottle war

Why Nalgene comes out on top
Jacob Palmer, Opinion Columnist February 15, 2024

A cold war rages in the world of water bottles. Many have an aggressive brand allegiance, whether it be to Klean Kanteen, Hydro Flask, Yeti or Stanley. 2019 saw the rise of the Hydro Flask, and late 2023...