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Tennis stars shine bright in U.S. Open

Tennis stars shine bright in U.S. Open

Djokovic adds to the record books as Gauff wins first Grand Slam title on home turf
Caleb Reed, Sports Editor September 28, 2023

The U.S. Open concluded with a bang, wrapping up two storylines that were almost polar opposites. American Coco Gauff (ranked number six heading into the tournament), one of the most exciting young women’s...

Race to the World Series starts now

Race to the World Series starts now

The MLB playoffs are just a few days away and each team has reason for optimism
Cole Isaacson, Sports Reporter September 28, 2023

As the calendars sit ready to flip from September to October, playoff baseball is in the air. At the end of the month, one of the twelve teams that make the playoffs will hoist the Commissioner’s Trophy...

Latinx heritage marked by Viva Las Americas

Latinx heritage marked by Viva Las Americas

Numerous events planned to celebrate Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month at Trinity
Joshua Mitra, News Reporter September 28, 2023

Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 marks Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month all around the United States. In honor of this, Trinity University is celebrating the tradition in various ways, spearheaded by the Mexico,...

The SGA writes why they vote! 
L-R: Jamie Thompson, Bocar Diagana, Nina Pollak, William Ponek 
Bottom: Andrew Phillips, Kiara Fernando

Exercise your right: Registering and remembering to vote

National Voter Registration Day demystifies the voting process at Trinity
Monica Martinez, News Reporter September 28, 2023

The TU Voter Engagement Task Force, the office of the dean of students and Trinity Democracy Fellows hosted the National Voter Registration Day event on the Coates Esplanade. Federal law mandates that...

Northrup Post: From left to right:
Gavin Saunders, Zack Dudley, Robert Arsisga, Deven Kirpalani, Mattias Rytting , Morgan Ross, Sonya Patel, Elliott Huang, Molly Ruby, Camryn Sperling, Ellen Shippey, Jade Humphrey, Ivana Padron

Climate Changed takes over Trinity parking

Class addresses environmental impacts of parking lots with PARK(ing) Day
Eve Slemp, News Reporter September 28, 2023

Climate Changed, the first-year experience (FYE) class, participated in the global event, “PARK(ing) Day,” by occupying parking lots with informational stands, art and other creative ways to highlight...

New chaplain, new perspective: The assistant chaplain returns

New chaplain, new perspective: The assistant chaplain returns

Chaplain Kemp enters into Trinity’s Chapel and Spiritual Life
Harper Horn-Clegg, News Reporter September 28, 2023

Chaplain Jessica “Jess” Kemp joined chapel and spiritual life (CSL) as a part-time assistant chaplain this semester. This position has not been filled since the 1990s, and its resurrection is a response...

“Cyberpunk 2077” has returned with a massive overhaul

“Cyberpunk 2077” has returned with a massive overhaul

Update 2.0 makes significant changes to the game ... but why did it take so long?
Om Dighe, Arts & Entertainment Columnist September 28, 2023

“Cyberpunk 2077” is one of the best examples of a cautionary tale in the gaming world. After only four years of development (and eight years of hype), the game was released in December 2020 … and...

Comic for 9/29: Kitty lovin’

Skylar Savarin, Illustrator September 28, 2023

Crossword for 9/29: Hazel’s popular words

Hazel Mitchel-Gervitz, Guest Columnist September 28, 2023

Across 3. A popular puzzle game where you fit various shapes into a grid 5. The Roman god of wine, revelry, and festivities 7. The mathematical concept where a line approaches but never reaches a curve 9....

Student stress is skyrocketing

Student stress is skyrocketing

Rachel Oliver, Managing Editor September 28, 2023

It’s hard enough to be a student, let alone a student amidst a time of political, social and economic turmoil. The current student faces a myriad of stressors that students a few decades ago did not...

Letter to the Editor: Andrew M. Wells, Ph.D.

Letter to the Editor: Andrew M. Wells, Ph.D.

Andrew M. Wells, Guest Columnist September 28, 2023

To the Editor: In its Sept. 22 edition, the Trinitonian reported on the state of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs at higher education institutions in Texas. The author very helpfully illustrated...

Previously, on SGA: The Wells Dish

Previously, on SGA: The Wells Dish

Sarah Fisher, Editor-in-Chief September 28, 2023

Before the meeting officially began, the members of SGA had a very serious discussion regarding whether or not President Danny Nguyen resembled the “Boss Baby” from the acclaimed Oscar-nominated film....