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Chiara Pride speaks at SP4 September Teach In. photo by Chloe Sonnier

MOVE, PRIDE and Chiara Pride

Dominic Walsh November 1, 2017

The "˜Trinity Bubble' refers to the isolation and lack of local involvement seen in some Trinity students. Sophomore Chiara Pride has broken through the bubble and hopes to help others join her. In addition...

One year of Trump. Graphic by Andrea Nebhut

One year of Trump

Cathy Terrace November 1, 2017

As the one year anniversary of President Trump's election rolls around, students reflect on the new administration following the surprising upset against former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. "My...

illustration by Yessenia Lopez.

The other side of ride sharing

Kara Killinger November 1, 2017

It was late at night, and the stranger in the back seat of Suzanne Roberts' car didn't seem to be moving. "Are you alright, sir?" she asked, but the only answer she received was the sound of tires rolling...

Jeffrey Wasserstrom visits Being Young in Asia FYE. photo by Chloe Sonnier

Visiting California professor clears up misconceptions about youth in Asia

Victoria Abad October 31, 2017

Young student protesters have occupied the business district of Hong Kong various times in the last couple of years in a battle for democracy. Given this situation, Gina Tam, assistant professor of history,...

Relax And Do Designs founders Jamie Procter and Sarah Fordin present their product during the second round of the Stumberg competition. Photo by Chloe Sonnier

Meet the finalists of the Stumberg Competition

Meredith Goshell October 25, 2017

Every year, Trinity University hosts the Stumberg Venture Competition, an event for student startups styled after "Shark Tank." In the spring of 2017, students entered their new ideas and companies for...

Jacob Hurrell-Zitelman brewing his coffee.

Something is brewing in the entrepreneurship department

Kara Killinger October 24, 2017

Before March of 2017, the only thing Jacob Hurrell-Zitelman knew about coffee was that it woke him up before swim practice. Now he runs Quick Sip Cold Brew, an artisan coffee company with goals of becoming...

illustration by Tyler Herron

Lapsed International Club looks to return

Dominic Walsh October 24, 2017

The International Club was a core part of the Trinity experience for many international students since it was formed in 2007. But it went inactive last academic year due to a lack of available officers...

Jeffery Wasserstorm visits campus. Photo from UC Irvine Website

China expert visits FYE this week

Victoria Abad October 24, 2017

Leaders of a 2014 pro-democracy protest in Hong Kong involving thousands of students were sentenced to prison this August. This is one recent example of China's storied legacy of youth protest, which is...

Jessica Rodriguez creates a glass piece. Photo provided by Jessica Rodriguez

Engineering meets art for this glassblowing junior

Victoria Abad October 24, 2017

Imagine for a moment that you are holding a six-foot-long metal pipe that has five to 10 pounds of molten glass on it, burning hot between 1500"“2000 degrees Fahrenheit. There are other people walking...

Students remember victims with action.

Trinity Progressives plan gun violence vigil

Madelyn Gaharan October 11, 2017

In the wake of the Las Vegas shooting, the most deadly shooting in modern United States history, Trinity Progressives are matching thoughts and prayers with action as they plan a gun violence vigil. The...

Sidewalk Symposium: studying for midterms

Sidewalk Symposium: studying for midterms

Madelyn Gaharan October 11, 2017

Shravya Prahbu, sophomore: "To prepare for any exam, it's best to start prepping ahead of time, not just when midterms come around. So, just making sure you're keeping up with your readings and...

illustration by Andrea Nebhut

Uncommon Learning Experience: A visit to Bexar Juvenile Detention Center

Meredith Goshell October 11, 2017

Approximately 47 students from the First Year Experience: A Successful Life visited Bexar County Juvenile Detention Center on Thursday, Oct. 5. The first-years' trip to the center is one of the Common...