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Junior Adam Garza donning a pretend mustache.

Jackpot! Daniel Martinez becomes Trinity’s first octuple-major student

Batherine Barr, Pulse Editor March 30, 2023

This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian, here. Daniel Martinez, sophomore accounting, ancient Mediterranean studies, anthropology, applied chemistry,...

Sidewalk symposium: Outdoor study habits

Students share opinions on studying outside, plus their favorite outdoor study spots on campus
Kate Klein, Intern March 26, 2023

As the weather gets warmer, more students seem to be sitting outside during the morning and late afternoon hours. The sound of birds chirping and the dose of vitamin D can be a nice break from the classroom,...

Sidewalk Symposium: Child-planning

Sidewalk Symposium: Child-planning

Students share their thoughts on having kids
Omar Ratrut, Pulse Reporter March 23, 2023

Attitudes towards having children vary widely amongst most new adults. Younger generations seem to have changing attitudes towards having kids, as more people are starting to prioritize good parenting,...

Dania Abreu-Torres

TriniBaddies: The women of Trinity

Get to know some of the great women that lead the Trinity community.
Omar Ratrut, Pulse Reporter March 23, 2023

March is internationally recognized as Women’s History Month (WHM), a time dedicated to celebrating the women who have fought and continue to fight for equality and justice in communities around the...

Spring fashion trends of 2023

Spring fashion trends of 2023

Students on campus share their style preferences and their spring fashion go-to’s
Malika Chauhan, Pulse Reporter March 23, 2023

With colder weather coming to an end and the sun coming out more, new spring fashion trends are here. Media platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, Pinterest and others provide ways for individuals to gain...

Learning styles: How do you study?

Learning styles: How do you study?

Identifying your learning style might make studying a lot easier
Riya Vankamamidi, Pulse Reporter March 23, 2023

“I had an inability to focus when it was just boring worksheets and reading and had a lot of restlessness in class,” Meredith Brashear, sophomore geoscience major, said. Brashear struggled with...

War paint, battle cries and Greek unity

War paint, battle cries and Greek unity

Greek life organizations compete in a spirit-filled day of competition
Omar Ratrut, Pulse Reporter March 9, 2023

On Friday, March 3, Trinity Fraternity and Sorority Life hosted its annual Greek Olympics competition. This year, Greek life organizations participated in a series of tournaments including inflatable jousting,...

Holi: The festival of colors

Holi: The festival of colors

Make sure to wear clothes you do not care about
Riya Vankamamidi, Pulse Reporter March 9, 2023

Once a year, the streets of India turn every color of the rainbow. Millions of people run up to strangers and scream “Happy Holi!” as they throw colored powder at one another. With music blasting and...

First-year James Lee always don orange   on campus, and his room is just as orange.

Orange you glad to be at Trinity?

First-year James Lee shares his love for the color orange. You may have seen him around…
Malika Chauhan, Pulse Reporter March 9, 2023

Walking around upper campus, one can see students expressing themselves through different styles and attires. James Lee, first-year intended communication and computer science double major and new media...

March Horoscope: What to look forward to this month

March Horoscope: What to look forward to this month

Monthly horoscope for every sign: It’s almost Aries season
Gia Campolo, Special Sections Editor March 2, 2023

Between midterms and spring break, March can be full of both stress and fun for college students. It is currently Pisces season, which began on Feb. 19 and will end on March 20, when Aries season starts....

Juniors Lauren Dotson and Aaron Chang pass out food at Noor Night.

The Muslim Student Association (MSA) hosts Noor Night as Ramadan approaches

Members of MSA share the purposes of their ongoing and upcoming traditions
Malika Chauhan, Pulse Reporter March 2, 2023

The many religious and cultural clubs on campus allow students to feel like they have a home within the Trinity community. The Muslim Student Association (MSA) welcomes students from all backgrounds, particularly...

Hammocks outside the chapel

Catching zzz’s across campus

From hammocks to pews, a guide to the best places to nap on campus
Omar Ratrut, Pulse Reporter March 2, 2023

The second-most popular habit of college students, after procrastination, is the self-indulgent act of napping. Trinity has provided many accommodating nap sites that prioritize comfort and stress relief....