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Jackpot!

Jackpot!

Devon Bellamy, Pulse Reporter April 25, 2025

From completing an honors thesis to juggling collegiate athletics and studying abroad, part of the Trinity experience involves the mastery of multitasking. For Ben Kim, senior economics major and math...

Sitting on a hill while the world collapses

Sitting on a hill while the world collapses

Colin Houston, Sports Editor April 25, 2025

If I were to give a review of trying to finish college as humanity plunges into a hell of its own creation, I would really have to go with one star. At the very least, though, my time at Trinity has allowed...

Senior Staff Send-off

Giovanna Campolo, Special Editor April 25, 2025

Colin Houston, Sports Editor I wish that I could say my time here at Trinity was fantastic and just give a teary farewell. However, that would be dishonest. Truthfully, it has been a tumultuous ride....

Love letter grad cap

A final dispatch from the dungeon

Diya Contractor, Opinion Editor April 25, 2025

I’m coming out of retirement (my time abroad, I’ll return as managing editor next semester) for one last job (a literal love letter). Alas, I was left with no choice; time, ever so cruel, has kidnapped...

Soon to be “The Graduate” ‘s are lost and that’s okay

Soon to be “The Graduate” ‘s are lost and that’s okay

Dustin Hoffman struggles to find his way, as soon-to-be Trinity grads might too
Kieran Garvey, Copy Editor/Arts Columnist April 25, 2025

With graduation season right around the corner, many students, especially seniors, are facing a strange emotional moment: part excitement, part dread and a whole lot of “What now?” Mike Nichols’...

From left: Abra Schnur and Kieran Garvey go over online archives

More than keepsakes: Trinity’s Fiesta medals

From CELCS to CAT, Trinity’s history of Fiesta medals continues to thrive
Kieran Garvey, Copy Editor/Arts Columnist April 18, 2025

Fiesta is best known for its parades, but medals play an equally iconic role. These colorful, commemorative trinkets have helped build a bridge between Trinity and San Antonio. Local organizations, businesses...

Trinity’s Fiesta float for the upcoming Battle of the Flowers Parade, highlighting the history of Fiesta.

Tigers in bloom: Trinity at Fiesta 2025

TU celebrates Fiesta at the Texas Cavaliers River Parade and Battle of Flowers Parade
Kat McKinney, News Reporter April 18, 2025

Trinity will take center stage at Fiesta San Antonio 2025 with a float in two of the headlining parades: the Battle of Flowers Parade and the Texas Cavaliers River Parade. In collaboration with Alumni...

The Esperanza Peace and Justice Center advocates for those wounded by domination and inequality.

What to know before you go this year

Trinity faculty and staff discuss the history of Fiesta and cultural significance
Samara Gerstle, Managing Editor April 18, 2025

Next Thursday marks the beginning of Fiesta San Antonio, the 11-day celebration held nearly every year since 1891 to commemorate the Battle of San Jacinto and Texas’s victory against Mexico. The significance...

Taste of Glizzy’s. Taste those glizzys.

Taste of San Antonio becomes Taste of Glizzy’s

Richard Cox, Reporter April 3, 2025

This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian, here   On March 25, the Coates Student Center unveiled its new dining option, Taste of Glizzy’s,...

Bundle up, and turn up the heat: Hazing is back on the menu

Bundle up, and turn up the heat: Hazing is back on the menu

Drew Right, Arts Columnist April 3, 2025

This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian, here   Yes, it is true my fraternity has been mentioned on Fizz recently. As risk manager, I...

Killer rat cocaine rave in CSI presents ethical questions

Killer rat cocaine rave in CSI presents ethical questions

Smell Fart, Opinion Columnist April 3, 2025

This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian, here   Amidst a new series of drug trials on rats in the neuroscience department, the rats have...

SAM SAMSON’S new housing is in the locker room.

Lockers by day, dorms by night

Res Life will open up Trinity’s football lockers for junior housing to accommodate rising juniors’ need for on-campus housing
Olivia Marie Hill, Reporter April 3, 2025

This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian, here On March 24, Trinity students received an email from Residential Life announcing that football locker...