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The Student News Site of Trinity University

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Open letter to visiting alumni

Open letter to visiting alumni

Logan Crews, Editor-in-Chief October 20, 2022

Trinity isn’t the way you left it, for better or for worse (you can make that judgment for yourself, though). It’s not just the pandemic — it’s new leadership, new generations of students, new...

Previously, on SGA: Guest-starring Sheryl Tynes, Megan Mustain and Jennifer Henderson

Previously, on SGA: Guest-starring Sheryl Tynes, Megan Mustain and Jennifer Henderson

The following covers the meeting on Oct. 19.
Alejandra Gerlach, Managing Editor October 20, 2022

Before the meeting, Vice President Donya Ahmadi provided nuts and chocolates for the senators and Advisor Jamie Thompson as a treat. Climate Check: President Danny Nguyen placed a 10-minute limit...

A look back in time ahead of World Cup 2022

A look back in time ahead of World Cup 2022

A recap of the World Cups of the 21st century before games kick off in Qatar
Nathalie Tawa, Sports Reporter October 20, 2022

It is finally here. After four long years of waiting, the world’s most-watched sporting event is on the verge of opening its curtains for us to watch its beautiful show. The 2022 World Cup is set to...

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A hike around Trinity University’s campus

Looking at how far some of the most unconventional classrooms are from one another
Angelina D'Elia, Arts & Entertainment Editor October 20, 2022

With all of the construction and building renovations going on around campus, there are classes happening in some pretty unconventional places this year, such as the Robert R. Witt Reception Center, the...

Illustration for Entergalactic article. Recreation of promo art for the animated Netflix special "Entergalactic", featuring Jabari lounging on a couch.

Fans of Kid Cudi and animation — rejoice!

The actor-musician’s “Entergalactic” depicts a cosmically beautiful love story
Om Dighe, Arts and Entertainment Reporter October 20, 2022

“Entergalactic” is a 2022 multimedia project from musician and actor Scott Mescudi, better known by his stage name Kid Cudi. The project consists of a 15-track concept album and a feature-length animated...

Rockbot in Mabee: Let us judge your music

Rockbot in Mabee: Let us judge your music

Has the music in Mabee gotten better or worse since Rockbot was implemented?
Madison Haxton, Arts and Entertainment Reporter October 20, 2022

Mabee Dining Hall’s playlist is now in the students’ hands. Remember when Dua Lipa’s “Levitating” played three times in a row last semester? Mabee has taken steps to combat this by implementing...

The Magic Time Machine restaurant building lies near the intersection of Broadway and 410.

Paying for the experience at themed restaurants

A look into two restaurants, Magic Time Machine and Dick’s Last Resort
Adison Miser, Arts & Entertainment Reporter October 20, 2022

If you tell me my waiter dresses up as a character or insults me I am immediately intrigued. This is what draws people like me into themed restaurants as a whole. The allure comes from seeing waiters,...

The roster of the ladies in the SPURS in 1932

Spurring on: SPURS celebrates 90 years

Trinity’s largest and oldest sorority reflects on years past and looks to the future
Samara Gerstle, News Reporter October 20, 2022

Almost a third of the Trinity student body participates in Greek life, with ten sororities and seven fraternities on campus. The largest sorority, Spurs Sorority (SPURS), which claims 95 members, also...

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Angela Miranda-Clark makes effort to educate about Title IX

Trinity’s Title IX coordinator works to make students feel comfortable reporting to her
Monica Martinez, News Reporter October 20, 2022

Title IX is a federal law enacted in 1972 that prevents gender and sex-based discrimination at institutions that receive federal assistance. Title IX covers equality in sports, but it also encompasses...

A panel of five judges ask the Stumberg finalists questions to determine the final winner.

Stumberg competition results in two winners for the first time ever: Range Rehab and ReCap

Annual entrepreneurship competition highlights six innovative student companies
Abby Power, News Reporter October 20, 2022

Six teams. Six companies. One summer accelerator program. One grand prize of $25,000. Or so was the plan for the eighth annual Louis H. Stumberg Venture Competition final round on Oct. 19. However, after...

A transphobic setback across Texas

A transphobic setback across Texas

Charlotte Sloan, Intern October 20, 2022

Supporting transgender youth is the new child abuse, according to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. Parents who seek gender-affirming care for their transgender children are now being investigated as a result of...

Why getting ethnic names right matters

Why getting ethnic names right matters

Ashwini Vivek, Opinion Columnist October 20, 2022

Growing up in America with an ethnic name means you constantly have to be ready to give up some part of your heritage to make yourself more palatable to schools, jobs or even just people you meet in passing....