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Decolonial discourse and recognizing privilege

Decolonial discourse and recognizing privilege

Shivani Selladurai, Opinion Columnist April 13, 2023

“Decolonization” has made its way from academic discourse to regular jargon, often appropriated as a “woke” add-on to universal activism initiatives. To truly understand colonialism’s systemic...

Previously, on SGA; One of three, USO funding begins

Previously, on SGA; One of three, USO funding begins

The following covers the meeting on April 5.
Alejandra Gerlach, Managing Editor April 13, 2023

Climate Check: President Danny Nguyen opened climate check with an announcement that it was Charles Robles’, food service director, last day on campus. President Nguyen relayed a message to SGA on...

Women athletes made March Madness

Women athletes made March Madness

The 2023 women’s tournament displays the bright future of the sport for players and viewers alike
Abby Power, Sports Editor April 13, 2023

March Madness has come and gone, but NCAA Division I women’s basketball showed off what is here to stay: stacked teams, talented stars and really great basketball. The 2023 women’s tournament games...

The best and worst of Trinity dorms

The best and worst of Trinity dorms

Students share memorable dorm room experiences
Riya Vankamamidi, Pulse Reporter April 13, 2023

Trinity dorm rooms can be a disaster zone or a safe haven, depending on who you ask. Previously, the Trinitonian has reported on topics ranging from how students decorate their space to how their dorms’...

Happy hobbying

Happy hobbying

Learn about some of the activities your peers do in their free time
Omar Ratrut, Pulse Reporter April 13, 2023

Students often have to balance their academics, social lives and mental well-being amongst other variables, so it is important for them to find activities that allow them to take a step back. According...

May the odds be ever in your favor…

May the odds be ever in your favor…

Students around Coates Library share their opinions on surviving the Hunger Games and their favorite characters.
Malika Chauhan, Pulse Reporter April 13, 2023

With the recent prevalence of the Hunger Games fandom on TikTok and video edits being made of specific characters, people are starting to revisit the beginning of the famous trilogy. On Thursday, April...

Previously, on SGA: Chartwells confirms on-campus food trucks

Previously, on SGA: Chartwells confirms on-campus food trucks

The following covers the meeting on April 12.
Alejandra Gerlach, Managing Editor April 13, 2023

Climate Check: Sophomore Senator Ani Siva gave an update on the library greenspace beautification project, stating that the project would move forward after they acquire one or two more green lights. Senator...

The Dallas Stars win 2-1 against the Las Vegas Golden Knights, showing off their preparation for the quickly approaching Stanley Cup playoffs.

Going in cold: Learning hockey by throwing myself in the deep end

Caleb Reed, Sports Reporter April 13, 2023

I have never watched a hockey game before in my life. I don’t know a single hockey player. I don’t know the lingo. If you asked me to name five NHL teams off the top of my head, I could, at best, name...

Professor Patrick Keating gives an introduction before the film begins.

Expanding the scope of French studies

French film festivals and partnership with Alliance Française de San Antonio mark a new era for Trinity’s French program
Abby Jackson, Arts & Entertainment Reporter April 9, 2023

Francophones, Francophiles, cinephiles and enjoyers of La Croix are all welcome on Friday, April 7 to the second installment of the French film festival for a screening of the 1953 film “Madame de…”...

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News Brief: SGA run-off election results

Pao Mendoza and Alejandra Gerlach April 7, 2023

The Student Government Association (SGA) announced the results of the run-off election for the 2023-2024 vice president position via email on April 7. The run-off between rising senior Caterina Mora and...

Junior Emily Brodie makes costumes for the performance of "Stupid F*cking Bird" that was intended to utilize a fake gun firing blanks. The gun was confiscated by TU officials.

No space for blanks

Team decides to no longer use a stage firearm in Stupid F@#king Bird
Monica Martinez, News Reporter April 6, 2023

On Wednesday, March 22, a new poster appeared on the tables in the lobby outside the Jane and Arthur Stieren Theater. The posters announced that there would be blank firearms testing for the theater department’s...

April horoscope: Aries season becomes Taurus season

April horoscope: Aries season becomes Taurus season

With last month’s Astrological New Year, let’s see what this month brings
Gia Campolo, Special Sections Editor April 6, 2023

I think it’s safe to say, regardless of your sign, that if you are a Trinity student you have had a rough time since spring break. April can be very challenging, as that spring break feeling lingers...