Trinitonian

Beyond the bookshelves of Coates Library

Get an inside look at the hands-on research, digital access and collaborative learning that happens inside Trinity’s library.

Emma Holcomb, Pulse Reporter • October 17, 2025

The Elizabeth Huth Coates Library has four floors. While the main entrance is on the third floor, a staircase leads down to the second floor where students can find a quieter environment for silent study....

A journey through the fantastical realm of storytelling

Trinity students share how playing Dungeons & Dragons influenced their lives

Faith Olabanji, Pulse Reporter • October 16, 2025

The year is 1974, and American game designers Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson have invented a new narrative-driven, role-playing game: Dungeons & Dragons (D&D). 51 years later, a new generation of...

Trinity parents here for the weekend

Parents of Trinity students come to campus to visit their children

Faith Olabanji, Pulse Reporter • October 9, 2025

Tom Rankin What did it mean for your child to get into Trinity? Tom: “We were thrilled for him to be able to get into Trinity. My daughter says it was a stretch university for him…He is special...

Would you judge a book by its cover?

Why Trinity students are fighting for a spot in bookbinding

Emma Martínez Holcomb, Pulse Reporter • October 9, 2025

Trinity offers a course where students can learn how to bind books from scratch. It draws students from across disciplines —offering a hands-on approach to learning. Audrey Crawford, senior English and...

10/10 events

Devon Bellamy, Pulse Editor • October 9, 2025

RAGGAETON PARTY | PERREOLAND | Oct. 18 Heyyy all you rave fanatics. Are you looking for a place to wear that cute new set you found? Bounce on over to That Venue at The Rim, for the second edition...

Building community with Legos

Members of the new Lego club speak on the the benefits of creating the club

Michelle Rodriguez, Pulse Reporter • October 9, 2025

Earlier this year, handmade Lego club posters began appearing across campus promoting a new student group. Trinity’s official club and organization list shows no Lego-related groups, but a few students...

Is Milk ‘n Cookies actually gone forever?

Students react to the absence of Milk ‘n Cookies, and faculty discuss the future of the event this semester

Michelle Rodriguez, Pulse Reporter • October 3, 2025

Despite only having 2,498 undergraduate students, Trinity’s Office of Student Engagement and Development (SED) offers numerous activities for Tigers to participate in. One of those activities, however,...

10/3 events

Devon Bellamy, Pulse Editor • October 3, 2025

LONESOME ROSE (21+) | ARMADILLO ROAD | Oct. 4 If you’re looking for a change of pace from your regular standing-only music venues, this might be the show for you. Take a stroll down St. Mary’s Street...

Dry recruitment extension impacts them the most

PNMs share their thoughts and concerns on the dry recruitment extension

Caitlin Minor, Pulse Reporter • October 2, 2025

On Sept. 15, Associate Dean of Students Benjamin Williams announced the extension of the dry recruitment period, and a survey conducted by the Trinitonian suggests that 71.9% of 327 respondents strongly...

An iced autumn: Fall coffee on campus

With the official start of autumn, staff and students share their ideal fall drinks

Emma Holcomb, Pulse Reporter • October 2, 2025

What’s your favorite fall coffee drink? “I really don’t have a fall drink. Year-round, I do iced coffee with two pumps of vanilla.” Do you prefer pumpkin or apple drinks? “Apple … I like...

On Black history: ‘The flourishing of all humans’

Jimmy Butts shares his inspiration behind being a scholar of Malcolm X

Faith Olabanji, Pulse Reporter • October 2, 2025

It’s been a year since Jimmy Butts, assistant professor of history, began teaching at Trinity, and fellow faculty members have said the Malcolm X specialist has become an influential figure within the...

Dismantling the “hierarchies of knowledge”

Judith Norman pursues intersection of knowledge and justice

Faith Olabanji, Pulse Reporter • September 26, 2025

It’s her 30th year teaching at Trinity, and Judith Norman, professor of philosophy, just turned 60. Spreading awareness on indigenous justice, running a program for students to meet with individuals...