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Tiger Cards go offline overnight, limit student residence hall access

Tiger Cards go offline overnight, limit student residence hall access

September 16, 2021

At midnight on Aug. 31, Tiger Cards malfunctioned, causing all students to lose access to their dorm rooms. Luckily, the Tiger Card Office reacted quickly to this issue and set up stations to reprogram...

Women's Soccer kicks off season with four win streak

Women’s Soccer kicks off season with four win streak

The Tigers faced off against Cal Lutheran in an engaging match
Alejandra Gerlach, Sports Reporter September 16, 2021

Last weekend, Trinity’s women’s soccer team won games against California Lutheran University (Cal Lutheran) and East Texas Baptist University with final scores of 3-2 and 4-1, respectively. These two...

The need for inclusive language in abortion activism

The need for inclusive language in abortion activism

Logan Crews, Managing Editor September 9, 2021

Despite my anger, grief, frustration and every other negative emotion possible, I’ve had a hard time talking about Texas’ new law largely banning abortions that occur after six weeks of pregnancy....

The orchestra's string players rehearse inside and within six feet of each other for the first time since the pandemic.

Play it by ear: Choir and orchestra adjust to COVID updates

Simultaneous high vaccination rates and new strains cause more changes in rehearsal protocol
Jordyn Guzman, Arts reporter September 9, 2021

With the most difficult part of the pandemic behind them, Trinity’s choral groups and orchestra have done what they can to start their first semester off strong here on campus. Protocols, although not...

he Tigers celebrate after a rally at the Final Four Tournament in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, which they ultimately lost to the Johns-Hopkins University Blue Jays who secured the title.

Volleyball team set to ace nationals

Opinion: Preseason polls suggest a chance at a first-ever national championships win
Luke Terry, Sports Reporter September 9, 2021

A little under two years ago, Trinity University’s volleyball team made the trip to Cedar Rapids, Iowa to compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) championships. This past spring,...

Baseline and surveillance testing conducted on arrival to campus returned eight positive cases. Over 1,000 tests have been administered in the weeks since classes started, according to an email from Tess Coody-Anders, Vice President of Strategic Communications and Marketing.

In-person classes resume amid Delta variant surge

Students readjust to campus life as ProtecTU guidelines continue
Gloria Farris, News Reporter September 9, 2021

Despite students’ growing anticipation of a “normal” fall semester, the new COVID-19 Delta variant and its transmission among the Bexar County population prompted a change of Trinity University’s...

Debris that fell during the 2021 tower climb, sparking inquiry into the safety of the tower

Tower climb canceled after debris hits student

Concerns about tower construction postpones campus tradition for second year in a row
Emma Utzinger, News Reporter September 9, 2021

This year’s Trinity Tower Climb was cut short as pieces of the tower began to fall, one student being hit in the head by the debris. About 160 first-years were able to participate before it was shut...

2021-2022 student leaders announced

2021-2022 student leaders announced

Jacob Rivera, Intern May 12, 2021

Student leaders across campus have been elected and hired for the fall semester as of recently. From the Trinitonian to the Student Government Association, here are next year’s student leaders.   Ambassadors Co-directors:...

City Vista closed to residents for 2021-22 academic year

City Vista closed to residents for 2021-22 academic year

Trinity offering resources to affected students after sudden announcement
Sarah Fisher, Reporter May 5, 2021

This week, the university announced that City Vista apartments will be closed to all residents for approximately 12 months beginning May 24. Students who registered for housing in CV have had their housing...

What the film 'Ratatouille' can teach us about imposter syndrome

What the film ‘Ratatouille’ can teach us about imposter syndrome

Remy the rat’s high-profile career didn’t seem to convince him of his talent, but why?
Victoria Stringer, Opinion Columnist May 2, 2021

Most of you are likely familiar with the film “Ratatouille” (2007) as the greatest piece of cinematic art ever created, or at least one of the greatest movies of the 21st century and the winner of...

Senior volleyball player Avery Tuggle stands in front of the Bell Athletic Center at Trinity. Tuggle has decided to come back in the fall of 2021 for a fifth season with the Tigers.

Fall sport athletes reflect on not playing for NCAA Tournaments

Volleyball, soccer among those who see 2021 SCAC championship as the end goal
Luke Terry, Sports Reporter May 2, 2021

In early 2020, the world of sports faced unprecedented circumstances as COVID-19 closed down stadiums across the nation. The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Major League Baseball (MLB) were among...

'Egress' exhibition now live

‘Egress’ exhibition now live

Senior students tackle current events through their art
Ashley Allen, Arts Columnist May 1, 2021

Trinity University’s annual Senior Art Major Exhibition is here. This year’s exhibition, titled Egress, bids farewell to six senior art majors by showcasing their best work on campus. Senior art majors...