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Former student finds joy in Austin

Former student finds joy in Austin

Kara Killinger April 11, 2018

Grace Cline spent three full semesters at Trinity, and she liked it here for the most part. She had great friends, she appreciated her professors and how much they cared about her as an individual, she...

Ansh Khullar and Ian Dill enjoy time spent practicing. photo by Elise Hester, video producer

Trinity debaters give up spring break, prepare for national tournament

Kara Killinger March 22, 2018

For Trinity sophomores Ian Dill and Ansh Khullar, spring break was no break at all. Instead of kicking back and watching TV or going on vacation with their families, the two students spent almost a full...

Sophomore Alexandra Parris crochets in the CSI building. After taking up crocheting in 2016, Parris began offering her skills to other students at a small price. photo by Stephen Sumrall-Orsak

Making art and making money

Kara Killinger January 31, 2018

Alexandra Parris began crocheting in November of 2016. Her great-uncle had recently passed away, and she was wandering the bright aisles of Walmart late at night, looking for groceries and perhaps something...

illustration by Andrea Nebhut

Cartoons, fan fiction and overcoming self-doubt

Kara Killinger January 18, 2018

Junior English major Collin McGrath won’t soon forget the day back in high school when he and his younger sister were reclining on the couch, recovering from a particularly gruesome episode of the anime...

Best For Trinity 2018

Best For Trinity 2018

Editorial Staff January 17, 2018

Winner: Bird Bakery Finalists: Bakery Lorraine, Nothing Bundt Cakes OK, I get it — the cupcakes are delicious. The tables are twee. And the latte is filled with enough sugar to make it more dessert...

Daniela Montufar Soria at an International Humanitarian Crisis Initiative lecture on Syrian
refugees Wednesday, November 29 in the Fiesta Room. photo by Amani Canada, photo editor

Little Trinity help for international students’ financial struggles

Kara Killinger December 1, 2017

Daniela Montúfar Soria never thought she’d be walking into the financial aid office asking for more money. Her father’s job in Mexico had been stable, and the university had given her sufficient scholarship...

Richard Zare lectures on the dangers of alcohol consumption. Illustration by Andrea Nebhut

Richard N. Zare lectures on drops of wine and excesses of alcohol

Kara Killinger November 15, 2017

Wine cries. People who drink wine have probably noticed the small drops that form around the side of the glass. In a sped-up recording of this phenomenon the droplets look like they are bouncing off the...

Illustration by Yessenia Lopez

Seniors start UU club

Kara Killinger November 15, 2017

Mackenzie Hill and Claire Burrus both identify as atheists; they are also both thoroughly invested in their church. This semester, the two seniors are starting a religious club on campus, focused more...

Cayley Mandadi’s spot in the cheer line was saved for her with a bow and initialed horn at the final home game.  photo by CHLOE SONNIER

Friends of Cayley Mandadi celebrate her life with memorial service

Kara Killinger November 8, 2017

Parker Chapel was packed on the morning of Sunday, Nov. 5. Pews were filled with friends, family, teammates and classmates who cared about Cayley Mandadi. Not everyone there knew each other, but all were...

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...