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The Student News Site of Trinity University

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Class of 2024 breaks records, faces challenges

Jake Perry August 27, 2020
The diverse and high-achieving group of first-years arrived on campus, already set apart by COVID-19.
Photo credit: Andrea Nebhut

HUMA: The only FYE the university needs

Maddie D'iorio February 21, 2019
The First Year Experience is to teach strong writing and research skills, which is the bulwark of the HUMA class
Photo credit: Julia Poage

Classes on diversity and social justice are necessary

Natalia Salas November 15, 2018

It’s no secret that the U.S. education system is fundamentally flawed in more ways than I can write in one or even thousands of columns. From our shameful teacher salaries to our overwhelming need to...

Illustration by Noelle Barrera, news reporter

Reflections on my first year at Trinity

Noelle Barrera April 26, 2018

This May, my first year of Trinity comes to a close. Papers from long-forgotten classes will be thrown into the trash, friends will be said goodbye to, a scary-looking food particle from behind the fridge...

illustration by Julia Poage, staff illustrator

When HUMA isn’t enough: The great tradition and Trinity University

Manfred Wendt April 18, 2018

Trinity University prides itself on being a liberal arts college. This is publicly and proudly displayed all across campus and the university's website. A key part of Trinity's curriculum is the pathways...

A day in the life of the TLC staff

A day in the life of the TLC staff

Maggie Lupo April 11, 2018

Tucked away near the main entryway of Coates Library, the Tiger Learning Commons (TLC), new this year, is the hub of academic support for students on campus. The TLC includes Student Accessibility Services,...

photo provided by Gina Tam

History classes teach empathy, too

Gina Tam February 25, 2018

“Why should I take a history class, Dr. Tam?” Indeed, this question is one that those of us in the humanities often are forced to address. In a world where our college graduates are increasingly...

Illustration by Andrea Nebhut

Students Reflect on the First-Year Experience

Maggie Lupo November 29, 2017

“Alien.” Steve Jobs. “Ex Machina.” The “Mona Lisa.” Sigmund Freud. What do these things have in common? They were all part of the curriculum of one of Trinity’s First-Year Experience courses...