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Everything you need to know about Trinity's COVID-19 vaccine distribution

Everything you need to know about Trinity’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution

Kayla Padilla, Editor-in-Chief April 11, 2021

This article is part of the Trinitonian's coverage of Trinity University's COVID-19 vaccine distribution. This post will be updated as we continue reporting. In February, Trinity was approved as a distribution...

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Tigerthon breaks fundraising record by raising over $25,000

From tattoos to TikTok dances, Tigerthon pulled out all the stops to raise money for kids
Mikayla Mullin, Pulse Reporter April 11, 2021

Around campus, people have been dyeing their hair, doing TikTok dances, and pieing professors’ faces; all to raise money for a Trinity organization called TigerThon. So you may be wondering, what is...

The story of Vietnamese people and nail salons runs deeper than a comedy skit

The story of Vietnamese people and nail salons runs deeper than a comedy skit

The beginning of the Vietnamese entrepreneurial spirit can be traced back to the 1970s
Mai Vo, Opinion Columnist April 9, 2021

Most Americans recognize Tippi Hedren for her starring role in Alfred Hitchcock’s horror film “The Birds” — but among the Vietnamese American community, her reputation is for something a little...

Opinion: Trinity’s domination across sports makes me lucky to be a Tiger fan

Opinion: Trinity’s domination across sports makes me lucky to be a Tiger fan

Being in Division III doesn’t diminish the Tigers’ success
Luke Terry, Sports Reporter April 9, 2021

Sometimes I wonder what it would feel like to be a student attending the Iron Bowl at Jordan-Hare Stadium, or watching the “blue bloods” battle it out at Cameron Indoor. But that’s not where I am....

Podcast Review: Call Her Daddy

Podcast Review: Call Her Daddy

Sex and relationship advice is great when you're the target audience, but what if you're not?
Ashley Allen, Arts Columnist April 7, 2021

For me, the Call Her Daddy podcast is problematic, but that doesn’t stop me from listening to it every week. It has come to the point where I anticipate the release of a new episode each week a few days...

Tour guides and 'Virtual RA's' adapt to changing campus

Tour guides and ‘Virtual RA’s’ adapt to changing campus

Prospective students given the option to attend virtual tours
Emily Jamieson, Pulse Reporter April 7, 2021

For over a year now, the pandemic has continued to impact Trinity’s campus and activities. Most notably, campus fixtures such as tour guiding and residential life have seen unprecedented changes to their...

'Stress Less Week,' it's pretty stressful

‘Stress Less Week,’ it’s pretty stressful

Editorial Board April 7, 2021

For those unaware, this week is “Stress Less Week.” Some would argue that trying to force relaxation, in any context, is stressful in itself, especially when there’s so much to do. For those of us...

Megan Mustain

Megan Mustain to be new Vice President of Academic Affairs

The Texas native will replace current VPAA Deneese Jones starting in June
Harrison Hartman, News Reporter, Photographer April 7, 2021

With 2021 being a significant year for transition at Trinity, and universities across the globe, university administration is seeing a significant number of new hires including a new Vice President of...

Fetishization of Asian women is not new

Fetishization of Asian women is not new

Seemingly "recent" AAPI hate crimes shed light on the long-standing objectification of Asian women
Yukiko Yamazaki, Opinion Columnist April 7, 2021

The “recent” news about Asian-American Pacific Islander hate crimes is not a sudden occurrence but one that’s been decades in the making, building upon racist stereotypes that serve white people,...

Trinity junior Jacob Stubbs and Assistant Director of Athletics Harrison LaLone input stats during a game in the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Tournament. Stubbs does the same job for Trinity basketball games.

Trinity junior works at NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament

Jacob Stubbs inputs stats at San Antonio’s mega-event
Alejandra Gerlach, Sports Reporter April 7, 2021

The 2021 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Women’s Basketball Tournament was held in San Antonio, Texas, from March 21 through April 4. Stanford University, led by head coach...

The Snyderverse: Part I - Dawn of Injustice

The Snyderverse: Part I – Dawn of Injustice

Snyder's 'Man of Steel' explores a darker interpretation of Superman
Om Dighe, Opinion Columnist March 28, 2021

It’s been four years since the release of “Justice League,” the fifth installment of the DC Extended Universe series of films. The film received a mixed reception and made $657.9 million on a...

Dance class registration promotes greater inclusivity of transgender and nonbinary students

Dance class registration promotes greater inclusivity of transgender and nonbinary students

Registrants may now enroll as a leader or follower rather than a man or woman
Sarah Fisher, Reporter March 28, 2021

Some surnames in this article are undisclosed to protect the privacy of the students. Several dance classes at Trinity University have required students to register for sections within the gender binary:...