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Hitting the limit while in power

Hitting the limit while in power

PM of New Zealand ends term on pragmatic note
Ava Peinhardt, Opinion Columnist February 2, 2023

For the past five-and-a-half years, Jacinda Ardern’s term as Prime Minister of New Zealand has been nothing short of iconic. First elected at 37 years old, she has led her country through the chaos of...

The sad price of a salad bar

The sad price of a salad bar

The connection between accessible education, financial aid and perpetuating food inequality
Rachel Oliver, Opinion Editor February 2, 2023

In a 2016 episode of his podcast, “Revisionist History,” journalist Malcolm Gladwell dives into the topic of collegiate food inequality by comparing two universities — Bowdoin and Vassar College....

Trinity transitions from Colleague to Workday

Trinity transitions from Colleague to Workday

Digital Transformation leads the move to Workday for human resources, payroll and time services
Samara Gerstle, News Reporter February 2, 2023

Two years ago, the Digital Transformation program (DX) was created, aiming to implement new technological systems at Trinity University by transitioning platforms from TigerPAW’s Colleague to Workday....

TikTok access restricted at certain Texas colleges

TikTok access restricted at certain Texas colleges

The impact of Governor Abbott’s anti-TikTok executive order begins to play out for students
Joshua Mitra, News Reporter February 2, 2023

TikTok holds its spot as the number-one app for millions of people around the globe. However, some Texas students will find their access to the app limited following changes at some of the state’s largest...

ChatGPT redefines the future of knowledge

ChatGPT redefines the future of knowledge

Trinity professors discuss how artificial intelligence will impact education and more in coming years
Samara Gerstle, News Reporter February 2, 2023

In November 2022, the artificial intelligence company OpenAI released “Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer” (ChatGPT), an intelligent chatbot, as part of the GPT-3 AI models. AI programs at Trinity...

Greek Organizations on campus officially give out bids, welcoming their new members

Greek Organizations on campus officially give out bids, welcoming their new members

After six months of recruitment, Bid Day has arrived and students are eager to join their newfound social communities
Malika Chauhan, Pulse Reporter February 2, 2023

On Friday, Jan. 27, students gathered outside the Coates Student Center to accept their bids after choosing their preferred organization during the “preffing” period. Afterward, each student ran to...

Jackpot! Aubrey Featherston: Fantasy novelist, environmental advocate and future dermatologist

Jackpot! Aubrey Featherston: Fantasy novelist, environmental advocate and future dermatologist

Catherine Zarr, Pulse Editor February 2, 2023

A typical day for Aubrey Featherston, a junior environmental studies major and biology and chemistry minor, might include writing, solving a jigsaw puzzle or adding a new plant to her ever-growing collection....

No more Zoom, bring back snow days

No more Zoom, bring back snow days

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

For as sedentary as it makes us, Zoom has made us forget the importance of rest. This week, Trinity announced that students would attend class virtually due to inclement weather on Tuesday, Jan. 31...

Tigers tear up the competition at no. 1

Tigers tear up the competition at no. 1

Trinity Women’s basketball remains undefeated after first two games of 2023
Caleb Reed, Sports Reporter January 26, 2023

Trinity women’s basketball extended a 19-game win streak in their first two home games of the spring semester, maintaining their perfect record throughout the season. The Tigers’ dominant performances...

I’m “M3GAN,” and I’m your friend till the end!

I’m “M3GAN,” and I’m your friend till the end!

Johnstone’s 2022 sci-fi horror movie, like the titular doll, kills … for the most part
Om Dighe, Arts and Entertainment Reporter January 26, 2023

“M3GAN” is a 2022 sci-fi horror film from director Gerard Johnstone (“Housebound”). The movie follows a roboticist named Gemma (Allison Williams, “Get Out”) who, after tragedy strikes, is forced...

“The Last of Us” show exceeds expectations

“The Last of Us” show exceeds expectations

HBO Max’s pilot premiere doesn’t disappoint
Samara Gerstle, News Reporter January 26, 2023

On Sunday, Jan. 15, HBO Max aired the premiere of its long-awaited adaptation of “The Last of Us.” Based on Naughty Dog’s 2013 game of the same name, it follows protagonists Joel and Ellie as they...

First Student Film Festival to be hosted in February by the communication department

First Student Film Festival to be hosted in February by the communication department

Short films made by students in previous video communication courses will be celebrated
Gia Campolo, Special Sections Editor January 26, 2023

On Thursday, Feb. 2, the department of communication will be hosting the first-ever official Student Film Festival in the new Judd Screening Room in Dicke Hall, room 108. From 7-9 p.m., the Trinity community...