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Rosalie Leykum (left) and Claire Elliott (right) of Gamma Chi Delta

The battle on bid day: Spurs’ game vs. bid day

Bid day and Tigers Night Out fall on the same day and divide student attention
Monica Martinez, News Reporter February 1, 2024

Last Friday afternoon, the Coates Esplanade was filled with cheering, marking the end of another Greek life recruitment season with bid day. By night, 450 students cheered on the San Antonio Spurs and...

Fountain freezes over in 17 degree weather

San Antonio winter rains down on Trinity University

From the MLK Jr. March to students’ living spaces, the cold had wide-reaching effects
Joshua Mitra, News Reporter January 25, 2024

Trinity University responded to a collection of winter challenges amidst a shortened school week starting Jan. 15, which included pulling out of the time-honored Martin Luther King Jr. March and working...

Chalk written by anonymous students outside Northrup Hall

Chalk washed away on the first day of classes

Trinity students draw with chalk to advocate for a “Free Palestine”
Harper Horn-Clegg, News Reporter January 25, 2024

Those scrolling through social media or walking to their first early morning classes of the semester may have encountered one of the multiple displays of sidewalk chalk across campus promoting support...

Adapting to AI: The effect on Trinity classrooms

Adapting to AI: The effect on Trinity classrooms

Professors alter policies and create curricula to include AI usage in class
Monica Martinez, News Reporter January 25, 2024

As artificial intelligence (AI) advances, so do learning opportunities. Students now have three classes where they can learn about AI, an increase from just one in 2022. Accessible forms of AI took to...

Palestine Teach-In event draws overflowing crowd

Palestine Teach-In event draws overflowing crowd

MSA’s educational event on the Israel-Palestine situation sees remarkable turnout
Harper Horn-Clegg, News Reporter November 9, 2023

The Muslim Student Association (MSA), in coordination with several academic departments, hosted the Teach-In on Palestine. The event was created to provide students with an opportunity to learn about the...

The new tiger den.

Creating social experiences: Renovations in the Tiger’s Den

Student affairs wants student input to improve upon unused space
Monica Martinez, News Reporter November 9, 2023

New renovations initiated by the student affairs office aim to make the Tiger’s Den popular. The room sits in limbo, and it’s up to students to decide the next steps for the Tiger’s Den. Renovating...

Title IX at Trinity: “The hardest job on campus”

Title IX at Trinity: “The hardest job on campus”

Trinity’s annual CEO report shows 1 out of 29 cases investigated
Joshua Mitra, News Reporter November 9, 2023

Trinity University’s annual chief executive officer (CEO) report indicated that, after students reported 29 cases involving sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence or stalking to the Title...

Students participating in SASA's Diwali

Trinity’s annual Diwali event brings together community

SASA celebrated the Festival of Lights with dance, cuisine and sparklers
Eve Slemp, News Reporter November 9, 2023

In this year’s “Diwali: The World Premiere,” the South Asian Student Association (SASA) showcased South Asian culture through dance performances, authentic South Asian cuisine from local San Antonio...

TU Complaints: Where do we draw the line?

TU Complaints: Where do we draw the line?

In the face of anger, the owner defends their new account
Samara Gerstle, News Editor November 2, 2023

For the past month, grievances ranging from the lack of forks in Mabee to accusations bordering on Title IX territory students have posted anonymously through the Instagram account TU Complaints. Since...

13th annual Maverick Lecture features admiral Stavridis

13th annual Maverick Lecture features admiral Stavridis

Stavridis, veteran and journalist, spoke on current global affairs to spread knowledge
Eve Slemp, News Reporter November 2, 2023

Admiral James Stavridis, Ph.D.-holding Navy veteran and author, spoke at Trinity’s 13th annual Maverick Lecture: “Beyond the Horizon: 21st Century Global Security and Risk” on Nov. 1 in Laurie Auditorium. During...

More than writing essays: Trinity hosts annual Humanities Day

More than writing essays: Trinity hosts annual Humanities Day

Seventh Humanities Day encourages students to specialize in their passions
Monica Martinez, News Reporter November 2, 2023

Current students, alumni and faculty gathered in Mabee Auditorium for the “What can you do with a humanities degree?” panel during alumni weekend. Moderated by Kyle Gillette, acting dean for the...

First years enjoy painting pumpkins at the  TUSA First-Year Pumpkin Party

No party like a pumpkin painting party

First-year pumpkin party connects students and TUSA
Harper Horn-Clegg October 27, 2023

With over 100 pumpkins and various paints, first-years gathered for the department of alumni relations’ annual first-year pumpkin party. The department hosted the event to connect Trinity University...