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Tuition continues to trend upward

Tuition continues to trend upward

Trinity costs to rise by 3.7% in the 2023-2024 school year
Joshua Mitra, News Reporter April 6, 2023

The cost of a Trinity University education has consistently risen in the past five years, with Trinity reporting a steady 3% increase in that time frame. This year was no exception, as the institution...

Renowned poet Matthew Zapruder spoke at Thursday's Story of a Poem event hosted by the TU Humanities Collective.

National Poetry Month: Celebrating storytelling

Festivities make their way to San Antonio this April
Samira Turino, Arts & Entertainment Reporter April 6, 2023

As the city begins to welcome the arrival of spring with its fresh beginnings and new growths, celebrations in honor of National Poetry Month commence. With a vibrant and diverse community of poets in...

Baba Yaga returns with “John Wick: Chapter 4”

Baba Yaga returns with “John Wick: Chapter 4”

A mostly entertaining film despite its gargantuan runtime
Om Dighe, Arts & Entertainment Columnist April 6, 2023

“John Wick: Chapter 4” is a 2023 action film from stuntman-turned-director Chad Stahelski. The fourth, and possibly final, entry of the “John Wick” series follows the titular assassin as he fights...

Dying, dying, dead: Is the MCU still alive?

Dying, dying, dead: Is the MCU still alive?

Trinity students’ take on the state of the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Parker Parent, Arts & Entertainment Reporter April 6, 2023

The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is a series of films that began with the release of “Iron Man” in 2008 and has continued with 30 subsequent entries in the franchise. However, as the universe enters...

Drilling our own grave

Drilling our own grave

Approval of the Willow Project is a missed opportunity to do better
Ava Peinhardt, Opinion Columnist April 6, 2023

Over spring break on March 13, President Joe Biden made a decision that would impact the future of millions. His approval of the Willow Project, an oil drilling venture proposed by ConocoPhillips, goes...

Proposition A: Your vote matters more than you think

Proposition A: Your vote matters more than you think

Trinity students discuss Proposition A and the importance of voting in local elections
Samara Gerstle, News Reporter April 6, 2023

Municipal elections will be held in every county in Texas on May 6. Within the San Antonio city limits, citizens will be voting for mayor and their district’s seat on city council on the same ballot....

Double team of senior Cameron Goldstein and first-year Aashish Dhanani

Tiger men’s tennis final push

The Tiger Men’s tennis team stands united for the final stretch of the season.
Nicholas Chen, Sports reporter April 6, 2023

Brotherhood. This is the word that defines the relationship between Trinity men’s tennis teammates, according to many of its athletes and coaches. Cameron Goldstein, senior economics major, described...

WBC surpasses expectations in 2023

WBC surpasses expectations in 2023

The 2023 World Baseball Classic will go down in history for all the right reasons.
Caleb Reed, Sports Reporter April 6, 2023

Every four years, the World Baseball Classic brings together fans from around the globe. Twenty teams face off in a World Cup-like tournament, showcasing the best baseball players on the international...

Trinity on the move

Trinity on the move

Trinity to fully join Southern Athletic Association in 2025
Caleb Reed, Sports Reporter April 6, 2023

In a campus-wide email released on March 9, 2023, Trinity University announced that it had accepted an invitation to join the Southern Athletic Association (SAA) for athletics. The move, effective starting...

Vegetarians have had enough

Vegetarians have had enough

Students at Trinity speak out about the lack of vegetarian dining options
Riya Vankamamidi, Pulse Reporter April 6, 2023

Trinity University has far fewer veggie delights than meaty entrees. At Steak ‘N Shake, the veggie melt is the only vegetarian dish available out of five entrees. At Mabee Dining Hall, there is only...

Rain, rain go away… or maybe stay?

Rain, rain go away… or maybe stay?

Fun activities to do when April showers occur
Malika Chauhan, Pulse Reporter April 6, 2023

As the old saying goes, “April showers bring May flowers.” In San Antonio alone, there are many opportunities to spend time doing activities regardless of the weather. The San Fernando De Bexar Cathedral...

City Vista’s recycling is a problem: How do we fix it?

City Vista’s recycling is a problem: How do we fix it?

Ashwini Vivek, Opinion Columnist April 6, 2023

Trinity University seemingly dedicates itself to making our campus more sustainable. From multiple dorm buildings being certified for having an environmentally-conscious design to using recycled water...