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University likely to 'encourage,' not require vaccinations in the fall

University likely to ‘encourage,’ not require vaccinations in the fall

Vaccination threshold of 80%, incentives to be employed
Kayla Padilla, Editor-in-Chief April 18, 2021

The presidents of Georgetown University and American University, in individual letters to their communities, announced last Wednesday that they would require on-campus students to be vaccinated against...

Naming our introversion can help us be intentional about boundaries

Naming our introversion can help us be intentional about boundaries

If we aren't making space for ourselves now, we're less likely to do so in the future
Yukiko Yamazaki, Opinion Columnist April 16, 2021

After living with my suitemate this semester, I’ve been thinking a lot about boundaries and how to communicate them with others. Through this process, I also realized that the identification of being...

The benefits of doing arts and crafts at home

The benefits of doing arts and crafts at home

Being creative before or after Zoom classes can help put our mind at ease
Ashley Allen, Arts Columnist April 14, 2021

In between episodes of freaking out during the week of the winter storm, I picked up the craft of collaging, and I am glad that I did — it was actually really relaxing. Practicing arts and crafts...

TigerTv is remote this semester so here are pictures of students personal set up

Talking to TigerTV: Filming from home

From news to the "Not So Late Show," TigerTV has no shortage of new content every week
Emily Jamieson, Pulse Reporter April 14, 2021

TigerTV is a campus organization that allows students to produce and star in various segments, including news and comedy. Throughout the pandemic, there have been various changes to roles and responsibilities,...

Profs, it's not you, it's us

Profs, it’s not you, it’s us

Kayla Padilla, Editor-in-Chief April 14, 2021

On social media, many professors have shared their difficulties with getting students to engage with their course via Zoom. Many even wondered if the lack of participation was their fault; maybe they weren’t...

Lucía Mendoza with her daughters.

Trinity community pays tribute to Lucía Mendoza

Faculty and staff remember their ‘kind,’ ‘radiant’ co-worker
Kayla Padilla, Editor-in-Chief April 14, 2021

To donate to Lucía Mendoza’s family, please send any and all donations to Mendoza’s brother via Venmo at: Jesus-Vega-58. Lucía Mendoza, a janitor and member of the Trinity community, passed away...

The Snyderverse: Part II – Snyder's director's cut

The Snyderverse: Part II – Snyder’s director’s cut

#ReleaseTheSnyderCut campaign resulted in the 242 cut being released
Om Dighe, Opinion Columnist April 14, 2021

After “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,” came “Suicide Squad” and wow, there was a lot going on there. The trailer for “Suicide Squad” and the previous DCEU (DC Extended Universe) joint...

Senior pitcher James Nittoli prepares for a possible appearance out of the bullpen. Nittoli came to Trinity after starting his career at The University of Texas at Austin.

Transfer players help Trinity’s baseball team dominate NCAA Division III

Various roads led to becoming a Tiger for Pettit, McDonald among others
Luke Terry, Sports Reporter April 14, 2021

A Wildcat, Husky, Cardinal, Puma, Panther, Longhorn and a couple of Spiders are all Tigers today. “How is that possible” you might ask. The answer is simple: the National Collegiate Athletic Association...

Major League Baseball returns for 2021 season

Major League Baseball returns for 2021 season

Opinion: After a strange 2020, sport hopefully back to normal
Gail Grady, Sports Reporter April 14, 2021

After a very unusual 2020 season, Major League Baseball is finally back for what looks to be a more regular 2021 season. In 2020, Opening Day and Spring Training were delayed because of COVID-19, and each...

Sophomore Avery Puig runs with a baton in hand. Puig earned the title of SCAC Women's Track Athlete of the Week for her performance at the Abilene Christian University Invitational.

Track and field teams shine at TLU, UIW meets

Several personal and school records set by Tiger athletes this season
Alejandra Gerlach, Sports Reporter April 14, 2021

After having the 2020 season cut short by the COVID-19 pandemic, Trinity’s track and field teams have returned to the track (and field) for the complete 2021 season. With only one meet between now and...

Senior pitcher Allie Holbrook delivers a pitch at a Trinity home game. Holbrook has won eight games this year while striking out 48 batters in 62 innings.

Softball deals with on-and-off schedule

Tigers sweep Austin College, fall to Schreiner and take series from Centenary.
Paige Wallace, Sports Reporter April 11, 2021

As of Sunday, April 11, the Tiger softball team has a record of 10-9. Last weekend, they came away with three wins against Austin College before losing to Schreiner University on Wednesday and taking two...

Artists such as SOPHIE and 100 gecs have created a niche environment in today's pop

Artists such as SOPHIE and 100 gecs have created a niche environment in today’s pop

Hyperpop offers an alternative to queer and trans artists who feel out of place in mainstream media
Savannah Wahlgren, Arts Editor April 11, 2021

Anyone that has studied music history can tell you that within each period, whether it be baroque music of the seventeenth century or rock music of the eighties, there is bound to be a group of musicians...