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The Student News Site of Trinity University

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An open letter to the dining services staff

An open letter to the dining services staff

To our beloved Trinity dining staff:
Abby Power, Sports Editor March 2, 2023

Thank you for calling me “Abby.” I know that sounds strange — after all, my name is Abby. Growing up, and still to this day, I don’t hear my name often because I have a twin sister, Emma, for whom...

March Horoscope: What to look forward to this month

March Horoscope: What to look forward to this month

Monthly horoscope for every sign: It’s almost Aries season
Gia Campolo, Special Sections Editor March 2, 2023

Between midterms and spring break, March can be full of both stress and fun for college students. It is currently Pisces season, which began on Feb. 19 and will end on March 20, when Aries season starts....

Juniors Lauren Dotson and Aaron Chang pass out food at Noor Night.

The Muslim Student Association (MSA) hosts Noor Night as Ramadan approaches

Members of MSA share the purposes of their ongoing and upcoming traditions
Malika Chauhan, Pulse Reporter March 2, 2023

The many religious and cultural clubs on campus allow students to feel like they have a home within the Trinity community. The Muslim Student Association (MSA) welcomes students from all backgrounds, particularly...

Hammocks outside the chapel

Catching zzz’s across campus

From hammocks to pews, a guide to the best places to nap on campus
Omar Ratrut, Pulse Reporter March 2, 2023

The second-most popular habit of college students, after procrastination, is the self-indulgent act of napping. Trinity has provided many accommodating nap sites that prioritize comfort and stress relief....

Previously, on SGA: Getting Trinity’s water polo team off the ground

Previously, on SGA: Getting Trinity’s water polo team off the ground

The following covers the meeting on March 1
Sarah Fisher, News Editor March 2, 2023

Climate check Sophomore Senator Harrison Tinker began climate check by inquiring about progress on getting a print station set up in Dicke Hall. Sophomore Senator Allison Waters responded that the contract...

A San Antonio guide to Mardi Gras

A San Antonio guide to Mardi Gras

Diving deeper into why and how to celebrate the holiday here in San Antonio
Kate Klein, Intern February 28, 2023

The first time I ever heard of Mardi Gras was in 2015, while I was visiting my family in New Orleans, Louisiana for a wedding and my parents took me to a store on Bourbon Street that was famous for their...

Senior Thao Dinh waits to read her script at the LNY dress rehearsal.

AAPI organizations put on a Lunar New Year celebration

Annual event brings returning and new performances from dance to poetry to fashion
Monica Martinez, News Reporter February 23, 2023

The hard work of more than 90 student performers in various Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) student organizations will be realized at Trinity’s annual Lunar New Year celebration on Friday,...

Previously, on SGA: The low-down on dining shift and Canvas

Previously, on SGA: The low-down on dining shift and Canvas

The following covers the meeting of Feb. 22
Alejandra Gerlach, Managing Editor February 23, 2023

Climate Check: Sophomore Senator Ella Charbonnet opened climate check with an announcement that the Free Food Friday Committee would be collaborating with the South Asian Student Association (SASA)...

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Reconnecting with your inner child

Logan Crews, Editor-in-Chief February 23, 2023

College is stressful. Being an adult is stressful. Will the grind ever stop? If there is a higher power, does it have any mercy for our endless toil and suffering? It’s OK, here’s some Play-Doh. There’s...

“No ethical consumption” is no justification for spending

“No ethical consumption” is no justification for spending

America is addicted to “things.”
Ashwini Vivek, Opinion Columnist February 23, 2023

Like many other Western countries, we are driven by an urge to consume and possess goods, regardless of whether we need them or not. Since World War II, America’s economy has been dependent on spending,...

Volunteerism takes government role

Volunteerism takes government role

The U.S. government should take care of its citizens, not nonprofit organizations
Emma Power, Opinion columnist February 23, 2023

Volunteering is synonymous with doing good. In our society, people who take the time to distribute food at a food bank, donate needed items to a shelter or dedicate funds to a nonprofit organization are...

Alejandra Caballero

Sidewalk Symposium: Religious involvement

Students around campus discuss how their religious practices have been impacted by collegiate life
Omar Ratrut, Pulse Reporter February 23, 2023

Religion is typically influenced and encouraged by family dynamics. However, as college students move towards independence, it may be difficult for them to maintain the religious practices they are accustomed...