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A Trinity student rides a scooter in front of Murchison Tower.

The rise of electric scooters on campus

Forget biking or walking … Trinity students have taken over campus with scooters.
Malika Chauhan, Pulse Reporter September 15, 2022

No matter where one turns these days, there is a high chance of seeing someone on an electric scooter. Whether it be on main campus, dorm hallways, the Bell Center, Coates library or even the outlying...

Fulbright German exchange students pose in front of the Alamo.

Fulbright exchange students brighten up campus

Foreign exchange students from Germany spend four weeks at Trinity and explore Texas
Ava Gleason, Pulse Editor September 15, 2022

They’ve been let loose. A group of nineteen German exchange students is running wild in Buc-ee’s, grabbing as much venison jerky and beaver nuggets as they can. Trinity is well known for the number...

ASL Club at their first meeting

The Culture of Communication: Trinity’s ASL Club Promotes Inclusivity

Trinity’s ASL Club introduces a collaborative and expressive form of communication to interested students
Lauren Roddis, Pulse Reporter September 15, 2022

When Sydney Crowther, senior psychology major, was 13 years old and living in Australia, she had a friend who was hard of hearing and knew Australian Sign Language (Auslan). In an attempt to further connect...

Photo of the Trinity Community Garden by Storch

Trinity’s Community Garden: home of fresh produce

The community garden, run by both a class and a club, produces fresh fruits, vegetables and a place to de-stress.
Lauren Roddis, Pulse Reporter September 8, 2022

Getting your hands dirty every once in a while can be the best form of self-care out there, and Trinity’s community garden is a great place to do so. Both a class and a gardening club take care of the...

Peer Tutor Joshua Cooper.

Peer Tutors provide veteran insight for students

How students help students in classes they’ve taken
Malika Chauhan, Pulse Reporter September 8, 2022

For many students, the semester starts with the overwhelming yet exciting feeling of being back in the classroom among new and familiar faces of classmates, including new professors. During syllabus week,...

Trinity Baptist Church, located only a block away from Trinity University, is a close site for some students to practice off-campus worship.

Finding a religious community in college

Getting plugged into a spiritual or religious community can improve students’ mental health
Cheyanne McDaniel, Pulse Reporter September 8, 2022

Many students come to college hoping to find a religious or spiritual community within Trinity and the larger San Antonio area. However, finding one can be a daunting task as San Antonio is home to hundreds...

Joseph Miller Senior Marketing Major

Sidewalk Symposium: What was your favorite movie or TV show this summer?

Trinity students share their favorite TV shows and movies from their summer 2022 watchlist
Lauren Roddis, Pulse Reporter September 1, 2022

Busy lives filled with stressful schedules and looming deadlines narrate much of the school year at Trinity. 32 weeks a year are completely dedicated to attending class and doing homework. However,...

O-Team set up at a booth to help out new students

RAs and Orientation Team (O-Team) greet the Class of 2026

Resident Assistants and O-Team welcome first-years to campus and induct them into Trinity life
Malika Chauhan, Pulse Reporter September 1, 2022

Selected from nearly 11,500 applicants, a Trinity admissions record, the class of 2026 is an extremely diverse, motivated and well-rounded student body. The incoming class of 2026 has officially moved...

Trinity Class of 2022 class ring

Seniors: it was the best of times, it was the worst of times

Graduating seniors reflect on their greatest highs and lows from their time at Trinity.
Cheyanne McDaniel, Pulse Reporter April 28, 2022

As the academic year comes to a close, Trinity seniors are saying goodbye to what has been their home for the past four years. Everything from a pandemic to snowstorms has made it difficult for many students...

Trinity students secure jobs and internships for the summer

Trinity students secure jobs and internships for the summer

Students share summer plans, express excitement to gain experience or make money
Lauren Roddis, Pulse Reporter April 28, 2022

Stress and time management take on a whole new meaning at the end of the spring semester, a time when most students are wrapping up their classes while simultaneously solidifying their summer plans. The...

How to manage stress during finals season

How to manage stress during finals season

From taking care of yourself to decompressing with music, there are many tools students can use to keep their mental health up during finals.
Emma Power, Pulse Reporter April 28, 2022

Finals season is one of the most daunting aspects of being a college student. Between the late-night study sessions and the early morning cramming, finals can take a toll on the health and well-being of...

SGA President-Elect, Danny Nguyen

Getting to know SGA student representatives for 2022-23

Three elects drop the politics to share fun facts
Emma Power, Pulse reporter April 25, 2022

With the recent SGA elections, the Trinitonian sat down with president-elect Danny Nguyen and senators-elect Penelope Slentz and Allison Waters. These interviews are a “getting to know you” tool for...