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Freshman Trinity Rosas poses for picture in front of the Trinity Tower

Trinity squared: The Trinity’s talk Trinity

The Trinity’s of Trinity share their thoughts on sharing a name with their alma mater
Cameron Lilly, Pulse Reporter October 17, 2024

Trinity University happens to share its name with several of its students here on campus. Whether it be wearing their name on a T-shirt, getting confused when overhearing a conversation or even just always...

Students voice frustrations about Trinity’s mark-ups on grab-and-go options

Students voice frustrations about Trinity’s mark-ups on grab-and-go options

Jules Plewes, Pulse Reporter October 10, 2024

Mabee Market and the other quick grab-and-go stores on campus provide students with a convenient option for meals and snacks. Many students, however, say they avoid buying products from these on-campus...

Dude, where’s my Taco (Taco Café)?

Dude, where’s my Taco (Taco Café)?

Owner of local restaurant Taco Taco Café said she wants to come back to Trinity
Cameron Lilly, Pulse Reporter October 10, 2024

Taco Taco Café was a part of Trinity University’s dining experience for years. However, with the switch to Chartwells in 2023, the locally acclaimed San Antonio restaurant was removed from the school’s...

Students weigh in on Trinity’s alcohol policy

Students weigh in on Trinity’s alcohol policy

Students discuss Trinity’s open dialogue around campus drinking
Jules Plewes, Pulse Reporter October 10, 2024

Trinity University’s Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy provides information to students about making safe and educated decisions when drinking. Students of varying backgrounds reflected on their experience...

Professor Playlists

What kind of music have you been listening to recently?
Devon Bellamy, Pulse Reporter October 10, 2024

Betsy Tontiplaphol, department of English What kind of music have you been listening to recently? “My daughter put together a Spotify playlist, and it’s got a lot of different stuff in it....

Jessica Edonick

There’s a new Dean of Students in town

Dean Jessica Edonick talks personal growth and what makes our campus so special
Cameron Lilly, Pulse Reporter October 3, 2024

This year Trinity University brought on Jessica Edonick, the new associate vice president for Student Affairs and dean of students. From the rich history and culture around San Antonio to the persevering...

Responsible Friend Initiative: Save a life

Responsible Friend Initiative: Save a life

The Dean’s Office and TUPD share how the Responsible Friend Initiative works in practice
Daniel Itkins, Pulse Reporter October 3, 2024

The Responsible Friend Initiative ensures that students who report an intoxicated student receive the care and help they need without fear of punishment. This year, the Alcohol and Other Drugs Committee...

Drop your Solo cups and party without the frat house

Drop your Solo cups and party without the frat house

Get advice from current students on weekend activities that don’t involve partying
Devon Bellamy, Pulse Reporter October 3, 2024

Weekends offer the chance for college students to embrace social time after a long week of hitting the study rooms. From weekend markets to cheap local concerts, there are lots of events to attend over...

Skunk on campus near North and South

Foxes, possums, crickets, oh my!

Students share their encounters with various wildlife on campus
Jules Plewes, Pulse Reporter October 3, 2024

When Jacob Guzman, sophomore accounting and finance double-major, opened the door to his balcony late one night, the last thing he was expecting to find was a horde of crickets. As Guzman sat outside before...

John Cannizzo

Jackpot! John Cannizzo works to better himself every day as a student and individual

Jackpot is a series in which we profile a variety of students and their interesting lives. Every story highlights a different student, whom we’ve selected at random. This week we talked to John Cannizzo, a sophomore communication student.
Daniel itkins, Pulse Reporter September 26, 2024

John Cannizzo, sophomore communication major, does not have an exact answer for what he intends to do with a communication degree. However, he explained that he is finding inspiration at Trinity University....

Gabriela Salgado running the the Paraguay study abroad table

Pack your bags, there’s a flight to catch

Trinity hosts annual Study Abroad Fair in Fiesta Room, featuring various opportunities
Devon Bellamy, Pulse Reporter September 26, 2024

Trinity University’s Study Abroad Fair was filled with the energy of several hundred students and program providers from all over the nation and beyond. Along with free stickers and pens, students left...

Outdated information obscures sustainability initiatives

Outdated information obscures sustainability initiatives

Students and staff reflect on Trinity’s lack of strong recycling and sustainability standards
Julianna Plewes, Pulse Reporter September 26, 2024

Past and current Trinity University students have expressed skepticism regarding the university’s recycling program, which is symptomatic of a larger sustainability issue on campus. Jade Humphrey,...