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Embracing Ramadan at Trinity University

Embracing Ramadan at Trinity University

Students prepare for month of spiritual reflection on campus
Ashlyn Gillespie, Pulse Reporter March 7, 2024

Some students are preparing for the holy month of Ramadan on campus. As the campus gears up for this annual observance on the Islamic calendar, practicing students unite in a shared commitment to spirituality,...

Murchison Tower: What once was

Murchison Tower: What once was

Students and alumni share perspectives on significance of iconic Trinity landmark
Daniel Itkins, Pulse Reporter March 7, 2024

Murchison Tower is a symbol of Trinity University and San Antonio that has served various purposes since its construction in 1964. In the 1990s under President Brasil’s tenure, the tower became a tradition...

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Sidewalk Symposium: Deciphering Greek life party themes

Students discuss the true motivations behind recent fraternity party themes
Niki Heller, Intern March 7, 2024

With recent Greek life party themes like “Miami Vice” and “Lace and Leather,” conversations have emerged about the intention behind these themes. It’s an open question whether these themes have...

City Vista's jazz musicians night concert

Student musicians perform jazz on City Vista rooftop

On a quiet Sunday, jazz filled the air for residents of City Vista to enjoy
Malika Chauhan, Pulse Reporter March 7, 2024

On a typical Sunday evening at the City Vista Apartments, the sound of furious typing fills the halls as students rush to finish their homework last minute, but on some rare Sundays, a jazz band takes...

Mock Mehendi: A South Asian wedding comes to Trinity

Mock Mehendi: A South Asian wedding comes to Trinity

South Asian Student Association’s ‘Mock Mehendi’ brings food, drinks and dance to campus
Malika Chauhan, Pulse Reporter February 29, 2024

South Asian weddings are known to be extravagant and colorful. For the first time, South Asian Student Association (SASA) hosted a “Mock Mehendi,” an event commemorating the cultural aspects and creativity...

Giovanny and Angello Martinez

Gio and Angello: Identical twins aspiring for greatness

Get to know Trinity sophomores Giovanny and Angello Martinez
Omar Ratrut, Pulse Reporter February 29, 2024

With a campus as small as Trinity’s, faces become familiar — especially when there are two of them. Originally from Houston, sophomore twins Giovanny “Gio” and Angello Martinez take advantage of...

Blooming where you are planted

Blooming where you are planted

Trinity’s community garden thrives as a new spring season of planting takes off
Ashlyn Gillespie, Pulse Reporter February 29, 2024

As spring kicked off with an 85-degree bang earlier this week, San Antonio native wildlife wakes up after the winter freezes. The Gardening Club leads the Community Garden and has prepared for this moment...

Outdoor recreation: Oh, the places you’ll go

Outdoor recreation: Oh, the places you’ll go

Participants and staff from OREC share their experiences with trips
Daniel Itkins, Pulse Reporter February 29, 2024

Trinity’s Outdoor Recreation (OREC) program offers students an opportunity to explore nature, meet new people and step outside their comfort zones. OREC trips include activities like hiking, biking,...

Imposter syndrome: That feeling plaguing college students

Imposter syndrome: That feeling plaguing college students

Students share their experiences battling with and overcoming imposter syndrome
Omar Ratrut, Pulse Reporter February 22, 2024

While college students are often faced with common university-related ailments like frat flu, athlete’s foot and the occasional hangover-induced migraine, some may deal with more psychological phenomena....

Remembering Dr. Coleen Grissom

Remembering Dr. Coleen Grissom

Faculty and alumni share memories of the venerated author, professor and administrator
Ashlyn Gillespie, Pulse Reporter February 22, 2024

Many people knew and loved Coleen Grissom — former author, English professor and Vice President of Student Affairs. Grissom passed in January, and Trinity held a Celebration of Life Service in Margarite...

Teers of joy: Finding love at Trinity

Teers of joy: Finding love at Trinity

Evan Mailloux and Isabel Elsisi share meaningful moments from their relationship
Malika Chauhan, Pulse Reporter February 15, 2024

Relationships entail all sorts of dynamics, stories, memories and connections. Whether meeting someone in class or through mutual friends, relationships are often unexpected but rooted in the same foundation...

Intergalactic excellence and Maddy Reich’s discovery

Intergalactic excellence and Maddy Reich’s discovery

Aspiring astrophysicist at the forefront of 77 new hidden black hole discoveries
Omar Ratrut, Pulse Reporter February 15, 2024

Maddy Reich, senior physics major and astronomy and math double-minor, has always enjoyed math, but she did not discover her passion for astronomy and astrophysics until she began her journey at Trinity....