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End spooky season on a high note with campus Halloween events

End spooky season on a high note with campus Halloween events

Enjoy Trinity classics like Rocky Horror and Swashbucklers, or find the perfect costume
Mackenzie Cook, Pulse Editor October 28, 2021

Oct. 26: Tigerthon Halloween carnival Tigerthon is putting together a Halloween Carnival from 5 to 7 p.m. on Prassel lawn in support of the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio. Make sure to plan a costume...

TUVAC collects donations for hurricane victims

TUVAC collects donations for hurricane victims

Mikayla Mullin, Pulse Reporter October 21, 2021
The donation drive is in partnership with the San Antonio Food Bank
Stumberg Winners Microlev

MicroLev wins $25,000 in Stumberg Competition

Four student startup teams competed for grand prize in final round of entrepreneurial race
Emma Utzinger, News Reporter October 21, 2021

Four teams stand on the stage, awaiting judgment. They have been working hard to develop a company for the last 11 months, and now the time has finally arrived: the Louis H. Stumberg New Venture Competition...

TU Cribs: Escape from campus chaos in none other than Coates

TU Cribs: Escape from campus chaos in none other than Coates

Courtney Balderas, Director of Diversity and Inclusion, embraces her role in her student-centered space
Mackenzie Cook, Pulse Editor October 21, 2021

Every week, we will be interviewing professors known for their office hours, whether for their cozy ambiance or their iconic office decor and getting to know them and their spaces a little better....

Trinity football has second shutout of the season

Trinity football has second shutout of the season

Tigers stay undefeated after dominating in recent conference game, score 46-0
Caleb Reed, Sports Reporter October 20, 2021

Trinity’s undefeated season continued today with a dominating 46-point showcase by the Tigers in a game that never looked in doubt. The Tigers at 4-0 were ranked #23 heading into the game and proved...

Waka Flocka Flame to be SPB concert header

Waka Flocka Flame to be SPB concert header

Student Programming Board announces artists and discusses COVID concert planning
Abby Power, News Reporter October 20, 2021

On Oct. 15, the Student Programming Board (SPB) announced on Instagram that Waka Flocka Flame and DJ Whoo Kid will headline their Halloween concert. Waka Flocka Flame is a rapper with hits like “No Hands”...

Palestine 101 panel highlights Palestinian experiences

Palestine 101 panel highlights Palestinian experiences

Trinity and San Antonio speakers addressed the discourse around the Israeli-Palestine conflict
Gloria Farris, News Reporter October 14, 2021

Panelists Judith Norman, Henry Gunkel and Moureen Kaki discussed the ongoing Israeli-Palestine conflict Thursday, Oct. 7, bringing Palestinian voices to the forefront. In light of the forced evictions...

Trinity Parkway off Hildebrand opens to campus

Trinity Parkway off Hildebrand opens to campus

New road acts as foundation for Campus Master Plan
Abby Power, News Reporter October 14, 2021

A new road, Trinity Parkway, has opened to the public this month on the far north side of campus off of Hildebrand Avenue. “The concept of the new road started when we purchased City Vista,” said...

University president Danny Anderson announces retirement

University president Danny Anderson announces retirement

Anderson will be retiring in May 2022
Dana Nichols, Editor-in-Chief October 11, 2021

University president Danny Anderson announced his retirement for the end of the academic year in May 2022. Anderson has served as the 19th president of the university since June 2015. “While I am enthusiastic...

University works toward Diversity, Equity and Inclusion goals

University works toward Diversity, Equity and Inclusion goals

Updates on Task Force recommendations, formation of DEI committee in coming months
Abby Power, News Reporter October 7, 2021

As the nation continues to reckon with calls to end systemic racism and privilege, Trinity is making progress on its promise to “implement practices in pursuit of an inclusive campus for all students,...

Tigers for Life, TU Pro Choice react to S.B. 8 abortion ban

Tigers for Life, TU Pro Choice react to S.B. 8 abortion ban

Members from both clubs voiced opinions on Sept. 20 through tabling and counter-protests
Emma Utzinger, News Reporter October 7, 2021

On Monday, Sept. 20, Tigers for Life launched a tabling event for mental health awareness. Reacting to this and the recently passed S.B. 8 abortion ban, TU Pro Choice set up a counter-protest. Both...

The harsh reality of the "tortured artist"

The harsh reality of the “tortured artist”

Great pain makes great art — but at what cost?
Mai Vo, Opinion Columnist October 7, 2021

Great pain makes great art. There is no doubt about it. At some point in my childhood, I spent several hours a day practicing the piano in preparation for competitions and examinations, squeezing that...