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The Student News Site of Trinity University

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Dawson Durr and Grace Robertson show off their designs made in the MakerSpace.

MakerSpace highlights student creativity

See how students are using campus resources to support their personal interests
Samira Turino, Arts & Entertainment Reporter March 2, 2023

The Center for the Sciences and Innovation (CSI) is home to many of the university’s technological resources, most of which are housed in the heart of the building: the MakerSpace. Located at the corner...

Greener pastures with Chartwells?

Greener pastures with Chartwells?

Call for accountability amid the promise of more sustainable dining
Ava Peinhardt, Opinion Columnist March 2, 2023

When Trinity announced that it would be switching its dining services provider to Chartwells after 50 years with Aramark, I was pleasantly surprised. Our relationship with Aramark was one fostered over...

How sports culture is connected to domestic violence and abuse

How sports culture is connected to domestic violence and abuse

Tubi’s Super Bowl ad continues conversation about sports and fan violence
Abby Power, Sports Editor March 2, 2023

A woman is sitting on a couch watching the Super Bowl with her partner. During the commercial break, the broadcasters suddenly reappear on the screen, commentating on the play-by-play of the game. Just...

Thea Suplis ejects an empty shell from her gun after shooting her target.

Aiming for excellence

Trinity's trap and skeet club team reflect on their storied history and the bright future of the program
Nicholas Chen, Sports reporter March 2, 2023

Trinity University’s club sports offer students the chance to participate in sports outside of the 18 varsity DIII teams, whether for fun, competition or a little of both. From soccer to triathlons to...

Holding out hope for unproblematic vampire stories

Holding out hope for unproblematic vampire stories

Meyer announces two new books coming soon to the saga
Parker Parent, Arts & Entertainment Reporter March 2, 2023

“Twilight” has been having a renaissance as of late, with a recent resurgence in the movie’s popularity and the 2020 release of “Midnight Sun,” a novel that recounts the events of the first book...

Ross Gay introduces himself at the Ross Gay lecture event.

Ross Gay spreads delight at reading

Poet and writer Ross Gay visited campus for a prose reading, Q&A and book signing
Samara Gerstle, News Reporter March 2, 2023

On Tuesday Feb. 21, Ross Gay, poet and creative nonfiction writer, visited Trinity as a part of the annual Stieren Arts Enrichment Series (SAES) for the English program. The English department held a Q&A...

Black Essence Festival returns to campus

Black Essence Festival returns to campus

Black Student Union and Trinity Diversity Connection host second-annual Black Essence Festival
Monica Martinez, News Reporter March 2, 2023

On Saturday, Feb. 24, the Coates Esplanade was filled with live music, games and food from San Antonio area Black vendors to celebrate Black culture. The second annual Black Essence Festival was sponsored...

Guest Column: When the search for controversy overshadows the story being told

Guest Column: When the search for controversy overshadows the story being told

A response to “Upcoming theater production navigates casting controversy”
Sofía Muñoz, Guest Columnist March 2, 2023

By Sofía Muñoz, senior Anthropology major and theater minor and recipient of the Spring 2023 John Donahue Award for Social Justice My name is Sofía, and I just finished playing Nura in, “Could...

Bring back the Sperm Squad, bring back controversy

Bring back the Sperm Squad, bring back controversy

Logan Crews, Editor-in-Chief March 2, 2023

Trinity isn’t known for its school spirit. It’s not known for having a warring student body rife with controversy, either. We all know both of these things make for a more entertaining college experience,...

We cannot look to pop culture for the realities of black pregnancies.

We cannot look to pop culture for the realities of black pregnancies.

Shivani Selladurai, Opinions Columnist March 2, 2023

When Rihanna redefined maternity fashion at Paris Fashion Week, it wasn’t just a landmark moment in fashion. Her choice to wear revealing clothes during her pregnancy is a statement that encourages non-famous...

SGA president Danny Nguyen moderated Tuesday's RFP committee panel.

Town hall reveals new info about Chartwells changes

Alejandra Gerlach, Managing Editor March 2, 2023

On Tuesday, Feb. 28, six members of the Request for Proposal (RFP) committee which selected Trinity's new dining contract, served as panelists at a town hall meeting in the Fiesta Room. The meeting was...

Una carta abierta al personal de comedor de Trinity

Una carta abierta al personal de comedor de Trinity

A nuestro querido personal de comedor,
Abby Power, Sports Editor March 2, 2023

Gracias por llamarme “Abby”. Ya sé que suena raro agradecerles por usar mi propio nombre pero toda mi vida, la gente ha fallado llamarme por mi nombre porque me confunda con mi hermana gemela, Emma....