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The Student News Site of Trinity University

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News Brief: The day Trinity University lost its iconic chime

News Brief: The day Trinity University lost its iconic chime

Ngoc Minh Thu Nguyen, News Reporter November 21, 2024

On Nov. 7, the lower-sounding of the 60-year-old bells of Murchison Tower stopped working, leaving the tower silent and missing its hourly chimes for nearly a day. Facilities Services repaired it and brought...

"Prayers for her! This bitch just got SLAMMED" photo by anonymous fizz post

GOLF CART HITS TWO PEDESTRIANS

Alumni visit takes a turn for the worse after collision
Ngoc Minh Thu Nguyen, News Reporter November 14, 2024

On Oct. 28, a golf cart hit two women on the pedestrian walkways between Miller Fountain and Marrs McLean Science Center. This was the first time an incident of this kind occurred on campus. Kira Kruegler,...

TigerPaws or Tiger Pause?

TigerPaws or Tiger Pause?

Some students say the site is running on fumes, admins say talk to ITS
Ngoc Minh Thu Nguyen, News Reporter November 7, 2024

Spring 2025 registration is open from Nov. 11 to Nov. 26, and during that time TigerPaws is essential for students to search and register for classes. However, students report that the website often runs...

Phi Delta Kappa alumni and actives gather for group photo at Trinity Tailgat

Tigers return to their den

Trinity Alumni weekend celebrates connections
Ngoc Minh Thu Nguyen, News Reporter October 31, 2024

This year’s Trinity University Alumni Weekend took place from Oct. 24-27 with over 1,000 alumni and friends of Trinity in attendance. Several activities such as Block Party, Alumni Career Engagement...

The stairway is coming back

The stairway is coming back

Ngoc Minh Thu Nguyen, News Reporter October 10, 2024

The Cardiac Hill pathway between Murchinson and Calvert Residence Hall is now reopened as of Sept. 30. Additionally, the fence line around the construction is scheduled to be removed in mid-November, which...

Alex Birnel speaks to students about why voting matters

Voting and civic awareness: Key takeaways from the TDC Election Event

Ngoc Minh Thu Nguyen, News Reporter October 3, 2024

On Wednesday Sept. 25, Trinity Diversity Connection (TDC) hosted a discussion in Dicke Hall about voting and the upcoming November elections. The event featured Alex Birnel, advocacy director at M.O.V.E....

Photos of the brand new Chapel Cafe

Chapel Café: A new late-night spot for students 

A new project transforms Chapel reception rooms into new spaces for Trinity students
Ngoc Minh Thu Nguyen, News Reporter September 26, 2024

The new Chapel Café program, hosted by Chapel and Spiritual Life, is located in the chapel reception rooms and is running through the rest of the semester from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. every Thursday, Friday...

Sophomore Livy Charlesworth takes food from dining area

Trinity’s food is a feast of change

Over a year out from the Chartwells transition, students share thoughts on dining services
Ngoc Minh Thu Nguyen, News Reporter September 12, 2024

Mabee Dining Hall and Mabee Market, located near the first-year area, serve as the primary dining services for many Trinity students. However, they have been accused by some students of not being sufficiently...

Student holds up paper for Trinity Tigerthon at Student Involvement Fair

Fall into campus life: discover opportunties at student involvement fair

Ngoc Minh Thu Nguyen, News Reporter September 5, 2024

On Aug. 28, hundreds of students crowded upper campus at 5:00 p.m. for the Student Involvement Fair (SIF) sponsored by Student Engagement and Development. Throughout the years, a significant emphasis...