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New directions for Trinity’s Title IX

New directions for Trinity’s Title IX

In an attempt to streamline services and respond to student needs, the Title IX office has become more closely connected to the Dean of Students
Keira Cahill, News Reporter April 25, 2025

Beginning in January 2025, Trinity’s Title IX office implemented changes in assigning and addressing cases. In reaction to the high employee turnover rate and students’ difficulty navigating the Title...

ROBERT WIDEMAN discusses his brother’s book.

Finding Freedom through Family

Robert Faruq Wideman discussed the importance of education and forgiveness
Keira Cahill, News Reporter April 18, 2025

On Thursday, April 8, students gathered in Dicke Hall to hear from Robert Faruq Wideman. Wideman, who received a life sentence for second-degree murder in 1975, was incarcerated for 44 years before his...

Max Sebbar sucking on a crawfish.

The Lancer’s crawfishin’ tradition

The Bengal Lancer fraternity threw its 5th annual crawfish darty
Keira Cahill, News Reporter April 10, 2025

The Crawfish Boil, an annual Bengal Lancer fundraising event, was held in the backyard of the Bengal Lancer fraternity house on Saturday, March 29. Walking in, partygoers could smell crawfish and spices...

Josh Niday zooming to class

Scooters on campus

Trinity’s director of Environmental Health and Safety explains the new proposed policy for scooters on campus
Keira Cahill, News Reporter March 27, 2025

In recent weeks, rumors of a possible electric scooter ban have been swirling around campus. While there is a policy regarding scooters being drafted, it does not include their banning. Instead, the policy...

OREC takes on the Big Bend wild

Over spring break, 12 Trinity students hiked and canoed with OREC through Big Bend National Park
Keira Cahill, News Reporter March 20, 2025

An annual tradition, the Outdoor Recreation (OREC) spring break trip is a five-day excursion on the Rio Grande and through Big Bend National Park. With space for 12 people, getting a spot on the trip is...

Sweetpea

Sweetpea the cat makes his debut

5-year-old male cat recently made a home for himself by the Murchison Hall stairs
Keira Cahill, News Reporter March 20, 2025

A new feline friend has joined the ranks of the Trinicats. Sweetpea, a 5-year-old, stout, brown cat recently took up residence near the Murchison Hall stairs. Nicole Cintron Cardona, sophomore neuroscience...

Frat row: Partying hard while staying safe

Frat row: Partying hard while staying safe

Keira Cahill, News Reporter February 27, 2025

Party culture at Trinity is no secret. Often sponsored by the university’s Fraternity and Sorority Life organizations, these events openly serve alcohol to students, both legal and underage. Held at...

A search for world peace

A search for world peace

Students’ reactions range from support to opposition on “Is Peace Possible?”
Keira Cahill, News Reporter February 20, 2025

On Feb. 17, Trinity’s Hillel chapter held “Is Peace Possible?” a discussion moderated by Trinity professor David Lesch between David Makovsky and Ghaith al-Omari, two political scientists specializing...

Color photo of Progress for Palestine flyer.

Event organizers cancel ‘Progress for Palestine’

Students raised questions about the reasons for the cancellation of the panel
Keira Cahill, News Reporter February 20, 2025

Event sponsors, including professors and MSA leaders, canceled the “Progress for Palestine” Panel, scheduled for Feb. 5. The event would have featured three professors, Judith Norman, Habiba Noor and...

The freshly renovated Esplanade contains new lights, planters and seating.

Construction completed

The new and improved Esplanade reopens this week being closed for a semester
Keira Cahill, News Reporter February 14, 2025

The Coates Esplanade, the open space near Coates Student Center on upper campus, is officially opening on February 14 after Trinity closed it during the fall semester. The changes include new sidewalks,...

Thomas laundry room

Thomas laundry room takes a fiery turn

Fire caused by a clothing dryer in Thomas Hall sparks concerns about facilities management and safety
Keira Cahill, News Reporter January 30, 2025

Late last semester in the midst of finals, a fire started in the third floor Bruce Thomas Hall dryers. The incident caused the fire alarm to go off in the Thomas and Camille Lightner Residence Halls, forcing...

City Vista: Is it unicorn housing or an attainable dream for juniors?

City Vista: Is it unicorn housing or an attainable dream for juniors?

Rising juniors worried about City Vista apartments being prioritized for seniors
Keira Cahill, News Reporter November 21, 2024

Rumors are swirling regarding junior housing for the upcoming 2025-26 year. Many students have heard that City Vista apartments will be going solely to seniors, which means that rising juniors in their...