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Major-ly cool degrees at Trinity

Major-ly cool degrees at Trinity

A closer look at three unique majors that Trinity offers to its students
Cheyanne McDaniel, Pulse Reporter April 21, 2022

With more than 100 majors and minors, Trinity’s course options can be overwhelming. From the humanities to STEM, students can take classes across a myriad of disciplines during their time at Trinity....

How the Trinity community celebrated holidays in April

How the Trinity community celebrated holidays in April

The community has celebrated holidays from many cultural backgrounds throughout the month of April
Lauren Roddis, Pulse Reporter April 21, 2022

  Easter: April 1 Easter took place on April 17 this year, and Trinity’s Chapel | Spiritual Life (CSL) put on some festivities to celebrate. Easter is a Christian holiday celebrating Jesus's...

Campus skateboard fever

Campus skateboard fever

A growing community on wheels
Lauren Roddis, Pulse Reporter April 14, 2022

Skateboarding has always had a bit of a reputation for rebellion, but Trinity’s campus skateboarding culture arguably does not represent that. While some students use skateboarding to get around campus...

Murchison Tower and Miller Fountain

What makes Trinity Trinity

Traditions and superstitions found on campus
Cheyanne McDaniel, Pulse Reporter April 14, 2022

Since Trinity University’s founding in 1869, students have developed and evolved a number of traditions and superstitions. The COVID-19 pandemic kept many students off-campus, and as a result, many first-years...

The Center for International Engagement provides information and resources regarding Fulbright scholarships.

Fulbright 101

What the U.S. Fulbright Student Program has to offer and how to apply
Emma Power, Pulse reporter April 14, 2022

On March 30, Gina Pham, Associate Director for CIE, and Sabrina Cortez, Study Abroad Advisor, held a Fulbright Information Session in the Center for International Engagement. For some students this was...

Campus resources: Mental health emergency support

Campus resources: Mental health emergency support

What support is available for on-campus students during a mental health emergency
Cheyanne McDaniel, Pulse Reporter April 7, 2022

Emergency support for mental health crises is available 24 hours a day for students when on campus. Mental health crises can vary greatly from person to person but are typically classified as any situation...

Student giving opinion about affordable dining options off campus

Students’ favorite local San Antonio restaurants

From Ming's Thing to Chipotle, here are some restaurants close to campus to try
Emma Power, Pulse reporter April 7, 2022

As the semester goes on, relying on Mabee, Steak n’ Shake, Taco Taco, Freshii, Revolve and Einstein Bros. Bagels for nearly every meal can get tiring. Fortunately, there are a lot of restaurants in the...

Frozen Solid Geology: Asmara Lehrmann gives a talk on glacial research in Antarctica

Frozen Solid Geology: Asmara Lehrmann gives a talk on glacial research in Antarctica

The Trinity alumna researched foraminifera while aboard the RVIB Nathaniel B. Palmer
Cheyanne McDaniel, Pulse Reporter March 31, 2022

Asmara Lehrmann's work as a geologist has taken her all around the world. Most recently, Lehrmann boarded a research vessel, the RVIB Nathaniel B. Palmer, to study Thwaites Glacier in West Antarctica....

Ecoallies club, general meeting on waste management

Eco Allies introduces new subcommittees to address specific goals

Eco Habits, Eco Rights and Divest Trinity subcommittees focus on more narrow environmental issues
Lauren Roddis, News Reporter March 31, 2022

Eco Allies, Trinity’s environmentalist club, recently updated its constitution. The main change involves the introduction of subcommittees which will allow students to focus on more specific environmental...

Matthew Hibbs sits in his brightly lit office as he tutors one of his computer science students.

TU Cribs: Hibbs’ Crib

A peek into the naked mole-rat themed office of Matthew Hibbs
Audrey Deering, Pulse Editor March 24, 2022

Students who take advantage of office hours might feel curious about the countless treasures that line the walls and shelves of their professors. Each office hosts a collection that has clearly been...

Sidewalk Symposium: Updated ProtecTU protocols

Sidewalk Symposium: Updated ProtecTU protocols

Students weigh in on optional indoor face coverings
Cheyanne McDaniel, Pulse Reporter March 24, 2022

New ProtecTU protocols went into effect on Monday, March 7, no longer requiring students to wear masks in indoor campus spaces. An email sent by Tess-Coody Anders, former Vice President of Strategic Communications...

A Guide to Fall 2022 Housing Applications

A Guide to Fall 2022 Housing Applications

How to navigate the on-campus housing application process
Emma Power, Pulse Reporter March 24, 2022

While it can be daunting, there are steps below breaking down the Fall housing process. From applying for housing, finding roommates/suitemates, to which dorms will be housing for which year, this guide...