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The Student News Site of Trinity University

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Try harding will break you, one day

Dylan Wilford, Copy Editor/Opinion Columnist April 25, 2025

As the days trickle down to graduation, students of all kinds prepare for judgment day: end-of-year exams and papers. While dreading finals is commonplace, there’s a reason why Trinity’s academic rigor...

It’s past time we take women’s health seriously

It’s past time we take women’s health seriously

Lauren Roddis, Pulse Editor April 25, 2025

Last week, I had a common medical procedure that I should have been sedated for. My gynecologist’s office denied my request to receive it because their anesthesiologist is only onsite one day per month....

Guest Column: A commitment to communication, community and learning

Vanessa Beasley and Andrew Wells April 25, 2025

As we near the end of the academic year, we want to take a moment to reflect — openly and honestly — with you, the students we are honored to serve. This year has been challenging for many. No matter...

Letter to the Editor: Where was Trinity?

Donald N. Clark April 25, 2025

I am disappointed that Trinity University, where I taught for almost 40 years, did not sign the statement of more than 250 prime U.S. colleges and universities to stand up to the Trump regime’s attempt...

Guest Column: Defending academic freedom at Trinity and beyond

Trinity AAUP April 25, 2025

Last week, Trinity faculty, staff and students gathered by the Magic Stones to mark the “National Day of Action for Higher Education.” Trinity was one of hundreds of campuses around the country where...

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Trump’s ‘tarrific’ decisions

Adom Richards, Opinion Columnist April 18, 2025

Tariffs have dominated the headlines for the past three months, either because they are happening, they aren’t happening or no one knows if they’re happening. What was once considered an unserious...

Internet Technology is dead, long live IT

Internet Technology is dead, long live IT

McCaden McClure, Opinion Columnist April 18, 2025

Over the last few weeks, students and professors alike have made much hubbub about Trinity’s switch to Workday for course registration. While the concerns of switching systems cannot be overlooked, it...

What is the weight of 25 hours worth of words

What is the weight of 25 hours worth of words

Dylan Wilford, Copy Editor/Opinion Columnist April 18, 2025

From March 31 to April 1, New Jersey Senator Cory Booker embarked on a 25-hour speech — the longest in the U.S. Senate’s history. In a time when the Democratic establishment has claimed they can’t...

MLB is losing the ethos of baseball

MLB is losing the ethos of baseball

Dylan Wilford, Copy Editor/Opinion Columnist April 10, 2025

Baseball fans celebrated Opening Day on March 27, an annual tradition to kick off the 122nd season in Major League Baseball’s history. While MLB is one of the oldest major sports leagues in America,...

Guest Column: The illusion of productive conversation on campus: A thoughtful critique of Olivia Krolczyk and YCT

Sid McCullough, Guest Columnist April 10, 2025

On April 2, the Young Conservatives of Texas Trinity University chapter hosted Olivia Krolczyk, an ambassador of the Riley Gaines Center at the Leadership Institute. Like Gaines, Krolczyk is touring college...

Why the residency requirement is a failing policy

Why the residency requirement is a failing policy

Julianna Plewes, Opinion Editor April 10, 2025

The three-year on-campus housing requirement is part of Trinity’s identity. It’s often the first thing people comment on when I describe life on campus, and, frankly, it’s the bane of my undergraduate...

Bundle up, and turn up the heat: Hazing is back on the menu

Bundle up, and turn up the heat: Hazing is back on the menu

Drew Right, Arts Columnist April 3, 2025

This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian, here   Yes, it is true my fraternity has been mentioned on Fizz recently. As risk manager, I...