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Jackpot! Karine Valle Martinez taps into her inner strength

Jackpot is a series in which we profile a variety of students and their interesting lives. Every story highlights a different student, whom we've selected at random.

Catherine Zarr, Pulse Editor • February 23, 2023

After classes each day, many Trinity students head back to their dorms to relax, grab food, study or catch up with friends. Not Karine Valle Martinez. After her last class gets out at 2:30, she heads off...

Thomas rats, Trinicats and now Storch raccoons

Trinity's fauna family continues growing, both intentionally and unintentionally

Malika Chauhan, Pulse Reporter • February 23, 2023

Over the past few years, furry friends ranging from rats, possums to even foxes have made their marks by making special appearances on Trinity’s campus. Now, the newest members to join the community...

San Antonio needs to fund public transit

Colin Houston, Opinion Columnist • February 23, 2023

Having lived in San Antonio my entire life, I’ve had plenty of opportunities to observe San Antonio’s transportation system, and it’s plain to see that the best way to get around is by car. This...

Chocolate, chill vibes and clubbing come to campus

SPB focuses efforts on three big events this spring semester, starting with Chocolate Fest

Joshua Mitra, News Reporter • February 23, 2023

Trinity’s Student Programming Board (SPB) aims to bring fun and accessible events to the Trinity community. This semester features three distinct events: Chocolate Fest, De-Stress Fest and 1902 Night....

Trinity trades out Aramark for Chartwells

Trinity moves toward more ethical dining while protecting the jobs of frontline employees

Samara Gerstle, News Reporter • February 23, 2023

Trinity announced on Feb. 13 that it will be switching dining service partners to Chartwells after 50 years with Aramark. Sheryl Tynes stated in an email to students that Chartwells “truly reflect[s]...

Will San Antonio’s newest football team last?

I went to the XFL San Antonio Brahmas opening game and here are my takeaways

Colin Houston, Opinion Columnist • February 23, 2023

On Sunday, Feb. 19, I attended the home opener of the San Antonio Brahmas at the Alamodome, where they suffered a close and crushing defeat to the St. Louis Battlehawks. Both teams are part of the XFL,...

Super Bowl recap: Chiefs, Eagles and the “perfect script”

Super Bowl LVII served up a perfect storm of storylines in a script fit for the movies

Caleb Reed, Sports Reporter • February 23, 2023

As the confetti fell in Glendale, Arizona, the Kansas City Chiefs capped off a season filled with several captivating storylines. Officiating had taken center stage, but the flashpoints of the season —...

Men’s basketball earns slam-dunk win against TLU

Trinity men's basketball defeat Texas Lutheran University Bulldogs 85-58, extending their win streak

Nicholas Chen, Sports reporter • February 23, 2023

Amid the sounds of speakers blaring overhead and fans screaming from the stands, the Trinity Tigers men’s basketball team ran out to meet their opponents. At the sound of the buzzer, the opening tipoff...

College life lowers televised event viewership

How students navigate the effects college life has on their TV-watching habits

Samira Turino, Arts and Entertainment Reporter • February 23, 2023

With the beginning of every year comes a new television award season. People across America will be, and have been, tuning in to watch their Super Bowl champion, Album of the Year and Best Picture winners...

Ozempic: Popular for all the wrong reasons

The internet’s hyper-focus on the drug’s weight loss side effect is just the latest manifestation of society’s toxic standards

Abby Jackson, Arts and Entertainment Reporter • February 23, 2023

Ozempic. I let the word stand alone in the search bar to see what information would surface. After the result for Ozempic.com, Google presented me with a series of sponsored links. One promised “safe...

Does the legacy of Harry Potter hold up?

New Harry Potter video game, Hogwarts Legacy, garners controversy upon release

Parker Parent, Arts and Entertainment Reporter • February 23, 2023

With 500 million book copies sold and 11 movies and 17 video games released, it’s no secret that Harry Potter is a well-known franchise. However, its newest video game, Hogwarts Legacy, has been met...

Evolution of self-expression

How American public schools perpetuate creative conformity

Ava Peinhardt, Opinion Columnist • February 16, 2023

As college students, we are always making decisions about how to balance different aspects of our lives. From academics to social endeavors, having to choose between certain commitments is always hard,...