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Trinitonian

The Student News Site of Trinity University

Trinitonian

Kia Soul on campus

Kia Boyz take over Trinity

TikTok trend arouses Kia Soul thefts around campus
Pao Mendoza, News Reporter April 13, 2023

TikTok’s recently trending “Kia challenge” encourages crimes against Kia owners by breaking in and hotwiring their cars. This social media trend seems to have made its way to Trinity’s campus beginning...

Thomas and Lightner Halls are due to be renovated this summer.

Thomas Residence Hall renovations aim to bring dorms up to new standards

Renovations, which will extend to Lightner Hall, include new furniture and carpet
Samara Gerstle, News Reporter April 13, 2023

Trinity University will begin renovations on Bruce Thomas Hall and Camille Lightner Hall this summer, putting rising sophomores on track to live in revamped rooms. The process will begin the day after...

Setting student-professor boundaries

Setting student-professor boundaries

Logan Crews, Editor-in-Chief April 13, 2023

A student turns in an assignment a day past the due date, and their grade drops. A professor takes two weeks to grade what they said they would return in two days, and the most a student can do is complain...

Sidewalk Symposium: Trinity sports-goers

Talking with students about past sports experiences and future sport plans.
Nicholas Chen, Sports Reporter April 13, 2023

As we approach the final weeks of the spring 2023 semester, campus athletics are also in the final stretch. The Trinitonian asked several students about their experiences with playing and watching sports...

“Scream VI” slashes through the Big Apple

“Scream VI” slashes through the Big Apple

Watch out for Ghostface: In the concrete jungle, nobody can hear you “Scream”
Om Dighe, Arts & Entertainment Columnist April 13, 2023

“Scream VI” is the sixth entry in the iconic slasher series, and, like the last entry, is directed by “Ready or Not” filmmakers Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett. This film follows the survivors...

A snapshot of one of many of Swift’s outfits at her concert.

The Eras Tour was worth the wait

Swifties are not disappointed with Swift’s return to the stage
Abby Jackson, Arts & Entertainment Reporter April 13, 2023

After a five-year hiatus, Taylor Swift is back on tour, and her fans are responding accordingly. Social media is currently teeming with content about the Eras Tour, and Swifties are sharing everything...

Dr. Andrew Porter signed copies at his book launch on Tuesday night.

Finding inspiration in the ordinary: “The Disappeared”

Trinity professor Andrew Porter shares insights into the creative process from his new book
Samira Turino, Arts & Entertainment Reporter April 13, 2023

In his latest book, “The Disappeared,” Andrew Porter, professor of English and director of the creative writing program at Trinity, plunges readers into the vanishings in the cities of San Antonio...

Humans are not inherently bad

Humans are not inherently bad

It’s easy to be pessimistic about humanity, but it’s also unproductive
Colin Houston, Opinion Columnist April 13, 2023

If you are a human who has existed on this planet at practically any point in history, you have probably heard someone insinuate that humans are inherently evil or harmful. This notion has been the...

Banning TikTok is banning free speech

Banning TikTok is banning free speech

Rachel Oliver, Opinion Editor April 13, 2023

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testified before Congress on March 23. During his testimony, House Energy and Commerce Committee members inquired about data security and the app’s negative effects on the mental...

Opinion: The future filled with AI’s work

Opinion: The future filled with AI’s work

A look into the ethics of the artwork and deepfakes being created online, thanks to AI
Parker Parent, Arts & Entertainment Reporter April 13, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a new technology that has rapidly advanced in recent years. While ChatGPT, an AI program that writes text based on prompts inputted by the user, has been foregrounded in...

Mabee Dining Hall's familiar Steak n' Shake will be replaced this coming fall.

Goodbye, Steak ‘n Shake. Hello Breakfast and Co.

Aramark-to-Chartwells transition develops with more concrete details revealed
Joshua Mitra, News Reporter April 13, 2023

Steak ‘n Shake is slated to be replaced by Breakfast and Co., with dining services changing to Chartwells in the 2023-2024 school year. This decision demonstrates the commitment of the Student Dining...

Multicultural organization initiative halted

Multicultural organization initiative halted

Board of Trustees cites previous issues with national fraternity as cause for concern
Monica Martinez, News Reporter April 13, 2023

After a year and a half of planning, the Board of Trustees told the individuals spearheading the push for multicultural Greek life on campus to halt their efforts indefinitely. The Board previously articulated...