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The Student News Site of Trinity University

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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...

ProtecTU policies updated, COVID testing misconceptions addressed

ProtecTU policies updated, COVID testing misconceptions addressed

Gathering capacities increased, masks still required for all despite vaccination status
Logan Crews, Managing Editor September 30, 2021

Trinity students, staff and faculty received an email with renewed ProtecTU protocols on Monday, Sept. 26. As of Monday, capacity of indoor meetings and gatherings has increased from 50 to 100 individuals,...

New abortion bill takes effect in Texas

New abortion bill takes effect in Texas

Community reacts to unprecedented abortion ban
Phoebe Murphy, News Editor September 30, 2021

On Sept. 1, Texas enacted Senate Bill 8, one of the nation’s strictest abortion bills. The next day, the U.S. Supreme Court voted 5–4 to leave the bill in place after an emergency appeal from abortion...

2018 graduate Shelby DeVore returns to Trinity as Head Women's Golf Coach after three years.

Coach’s Corner: Shelby DeVore

Trinity graduate Shelby DeVore returns to Trinity as Head Women's Golf Coach
Alejandra Gerlach, Sports Reporter September 30, 2021

Shelby DeVore joined Trinity’s athletics staff as the Assistant Director of Golf and Head Women’s Golf Coach at the beginning of the fall 2021 season. Although this is DeVore’s first coaching position,...

Dolly, the beloved ex-SeaWorld performing cat

Dolly, the beloved ex-SeaWorld performing cat

VP for Alumni Relation Michael Bacon's cat has made her home on Trinity's campus
Mackenzie Cook, Pulse Editor September 30, 2021

Seeing a cat around campus is nothing new to a Trinity student. Due to the work of the Trinity Cat Alliance, many feral felines call Trinity University’s outdoor landscape home. There is an outlier in...

University plans for the renovated Chapman Center on upper campus, a part of the campus master plan.

University business school receives $25 million donation

Neidorff’s contribution is the single largest donation in the university’s history
Dana Nichols, Editor-in-Chief September 29, 2021

Trinity ‘65 alumnus and board of trustees member Michael Neidorff and the Neidorff Family Trust have donated $25 million to the university business school. The business school, soon to be housed in...

Men’s soccer remains undefeated six games into season

Men’s soccer remains undefeated six games into season

Tigers continue their winning streak with wins against the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and Concordia University
Luke Terry, Sports Reporter September 23, 2021

After winning their first four matches of this still-young season, the Trinity men’s soccer team received the news last week that they were ranked no. 12 in the first release of the United Soccer Coaches...

From left to right: Students Tucker Craft, Jack Maxwell, and Logan Martinez view seal display

Student-written labels featured at San Antonio Museum of Art

Labels were written by students of the art history course This Is America
Ashley Allen, Arts Columnist September 23, 2021

Ever notice museum tags at the San Antonio Museum of Art written by your peers when walking through the galleries? During spring 2020 and 2021, Trinity students enrolled in the art history course “This...

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