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One giant leap for India, one small step for the rest of the world.

One giant leap for India, one small step for the rest of the world.

Low budget, no problem: India makes it to the moon
Diya Contractor, Copy Editor August 31, 2023

On Aug. 23, Indian rocket Chandrayaan-3 lit up the dark side of the moon for the first time in history. India beat out every world superpower and won the race to the south pole of the moon, leading humanity...

Get it right: Attack the opinion, not the person

Get it right: Attack the opinion, not the person

And if you’re able to do that, I might actually listen to what you’re saying
Diya Contractor, Copy Editor August 31, 2023

It’s all too predictable that the fall of an influential figure gives a microphone to ignorant individuals to speak their true thoughts. Whenever a feasible excuse to scrutinize someone’s behavior...

Malea Cesar '27 played in the Women's World Cup representing the Philippines

Tigers around the world: Trinity goes global

Trinity athletes represent their countries with summer competition on the global stage
Caleb Reed August 31, 2023

Over the summer break, Trinity University had not one, not two, but seven Tigers participating in international competition, taking the school’s reputation from a national level to a global one. Six...

MLB playoffs inbound: Rangers and Astros continue race for the AL West division crown

MLB playoffs inbound: Rangers and Astros continue race for the AL West division crown

As the MLB moves into September, the American League West race is hotter than ever
Cole Isaacson, Sports Reporter August 31, 2023

With the MLB playoffs just over a month away, the Rangers and Astros continue to compete for the American League (AL) West division title. At the halfway point of the MLB season, the Texas Rangers were...

COVID conscientiousness in a new normal

COVID conscientiousness in a new normal

Rachel Oliver, Managing Editor August 31, 2023

With all the changes on campus this year, it’s easy to look toward the future. Buildings are renovated, the food at Mabee Dining Hall has improved, student mental wellness is being prioritized and upper...

Previously, on SGA: Housekeeping matters

Previously, on SGA: Housekeeping matters

The following covers the meeting on Aug. 30.
Sarah Fisher, Editor-in-Chief August 31, 2023

Climate Check: Junior Senator Allison Waters opened climate check by inquiring as to whether Trinity had some sort of system set up where students could get old, unused furniture from university buildings...

Think twice before booking your next island vacation

Think twice before booking your next island vacation

Hawaii has never been your utopia
Ashwini Vivek, Opinion Columnist August 31, 2023

With its sparkling water, swaying palm trees and exciting wildlife, Hawaii entices people from all over the world to vacation on its beaches. People flock to resorts and hotels, desperate for a place that...

A student checks into Mabee Dining Hall using the new smart kiosks.

Chartwells continues cooking up change

Sustainability and accessibility are at the forefront of Chartwells’ ongoing assimilation
Joshua Mitra, News Reporter August 31, 2023

The incoming reviews of Chartwells have been largely favorable, allowing Trinity’s new dining provider to focus on long-term goals of being eco-friendly and accommodating. Despite plans for Chartwells...

Hollywood stands up to poor studio treatment

Hollywood stands up to poor studio treatment

Dismal studio offerings to writers and actors leave unions with no choice but to strike.
Lauren Roddis, Arts and Entertainment Editor August 31, 2023

On May 2, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) went on strike in response to conflicts over labor and pay with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). On July 14, the Screen Actors...

Jackpot! Catching up with Kaelin Leishman

Jackpot! Catching up with Kaelin Leishman

Jackpot is a series in which we profile a variety of students and their interesting lives. Every story highlights a different student, whom we’ve selected at random. This week we talked to Kaelin Leishman, sophomore engineering science major and track and field athlete.
Catherine Zarr, Pulse Editor August 31, 2023

Whether as a recruited track and field athlete or vice president of Trinity University Motorsports, Kaelin Leishman, sophomore engineering science major, has always been on the fast track of life. She’s...

Parking at Trinity has just gotten a lot more expensive

Parking at Trinity has just gotten a lot more expensive

Students share their thoughts on the recent price increase of parking permits
Arial Baker, Pulse Reporter August 31, 2023

On July 5, Trinity University increased the total cost of students’ parking permits to $200, more than double the initial cost of $75. There was no warning before this date, which explains why a number...

Om’s favorite films of 2023 (so far)

Om’s favorite films of 2023 (so far)

A comprehensive ranking of some of the best films that have released this year
Om Dighe, Arts & Entertainment Columnist August 31, 2023

Hollywood may have had its share of lows in 2023, whether they be terrible movies (e.g., “The Flash”) or the circumstances of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Screen Actors Guild-American...