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Trinity University under COVID-19: Year-in review

One year later the university is still grappling with the realities of the pandemic
Kayla Padilla, Editor-in-Chief March 16, 2021

On Jan. 30, the WHO declared the Coronavirus outbreak a global health emergency. The first reported case of COVID-19 in the United States was reported on Jan. 21, 2020. March 11, 2021, marked the one year...

In defense of the early bird

In defense of the early bird

One needs no further reason to wake up early than to look at the sky
Kayla Padilla, Editor-in-Chief March 14, 2021

Today marks the day where our clocks “spring forward,” in honor of Daylight Saving Time (DST). It can get pretty confusing trying to remember whether you’ll be losing or gaining an extra hour of...

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Trinity Mutual Aid raises over $100,000 in four days

The non-Trinity affiliated organization helped the San Antonio community navigate the winter storm
Kayla Padilla, Editor-in-Chief March 10, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with the devastating winter storm, has left some of the Trinity community in need of resources. Whether it be groceries, household essentials, or money, Trinity Mutual Aid...

Kaylas Korner: Serena Williams bears the brunt of sexism in sports

Kayla’s Korner: Serena Williams bears the brunt of sexism in sports

LA Times sportswriter Helene Elliott writes of Serena's "hard reality" after loss to Naomi Osaka
Kayla Padilla, Editor-in-Chief March 7, 2021

A few weeks ago, superstar tennis player Naomi Osaka won the Australian Open women’s singles final against rising star Jennifer Brady. In the semifinals a week prior, Osaka defeated Serena Williams,...

Lunar New Year Committee passes on SGA funding proposal for annual event

Lunar New Year Committee passes on SGA funding proposal for annual event

Last year the committee requested $4,598.90 from the Student Government Association for their Lunar New Year event, this year, they requested $0
Kayla Padilla, Editor-in-Chief February 21, 2021

The organizers of the annual Lunar New Year celebration are no strangers to encountering obstacles. Just last spring, they encountered difficulties with reserving a venue for their popular event after...

Black History Month Spotlight: Naya Rivera

Black History Month Spotlight: Naya Rivera

Trinity students share how the late star's character on Glee impacted them
Kayla Padilla, Editor-in-Chief February 12, 2021

Santana Lopez, Naya Rivera’s most memorable television character, served as a vessel for the Afro-Latinx queer experience for countless young girls. The late actress, who was tragically recovered on...

Ruff-down: Adoptable pets to compete for Lombarky trophy in 17th annual Puppy Bowl

Ruff-down: Adoptable pets to compete for “Lombarky” trophy in 17th annual Puppy Bowl

The puppies come from all across the country to compete against each other
Kayla Padilla, Editor-in-Chief February 6, 2021

Last year’s Puppy Bowl winners, Team Fluff, are making another appearance at the much anticipated championship game this Sunday. Puppy Bowl XVII, airing at 2:00 p.m. EST on the Animal Planet channel,...

Whether archaeology or the Roots Commission, Johnson has worked to dig up the truth

Whether archaeology or the Roots Commission, Johnson has worked to dig up the truth

Student Spotlight: Senior Camille Johnson's academic interests have shifted over her Trinity career, but she remains passionate nonetheless
Kayla Padilla, Editor-in-Chief January 31, 2021

This week’s student spotlight is Camille Johnson, senior anthropology major and triple minor in history, African American studies and museum studies. The museum studies minor, first offered to Trinity...

NFL fans react to Bradys tenth appearance at the Super Bowl

NFL fans react to Brady’s tenth appearance at the Super Bowl

The 43-year-old quarterback has won six Super Bowl championships in his career, this could be his seventh.
Kayla Padilla, Editor-in-Chief January 28, 2021

Well, well, well, if it isn’t Tom Brady on his way to the Super Bowl yet again. Though I imagine fans of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are beyond elated to see their team at the Super Bowl for the first time...

Daniel Tigers Neighborhood: What we can learn from the 2020 pandemic episode

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: What we can learn from the 2020 pandemic episode

The children's show is no stranger to addressing difficult, sometimes taboo issues
Kayla Padilla, Editor-in-Chief January 28, 2021

In 1954, Daniel Tiger was brought to life in the hit children’s series, “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.” The once stuffed, lumpy-looking puppet has taken on a new cartoon look in “Daniel Tiger’s...

Actress Ashley Blaine Featherson from Dear White People served as Trinitys 2021 MLK commemorative lecturer

Actress Ashley Blaine Featherson from “Dear White People” served as Trinity’s 2021 MLK commemorative lecturer

The actress, singer and producer talked about Dr. King's "I Have A Dream" speech and the importance of intersectionality in diversity work
Kayla Padilla, Editor-in-Chief January 28, 2021

Despite the obstacles of the COVID-19 pandemic, Trinity University, partnered with the City of San Antonio MLK Jr. Commission, is continuing their annual tradition of hosting an MLK commemorative lecturer....

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The problem with Sesame Street’s approach to anti-racism

Kayla Padilla November 19, 2020

Last month, Sesame Street aired an episode titled, "The Power of We," meant to teach children about anti-racism. The half-hour episode begins by defining racism and goes through a series of racist incidents...

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