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COVID’s future is looking costly: Buy the booster soon

COVID’s future is looking costly: Buy the booster soon

With the end of federal funding, the accessibility of COVID vaccines will dwindle
Riya Vankamamidi, Opinion Columnist September 21, 2023

The COVID vaccine was a relief to us all, finally serving as some protection from a global pandemic that had us trapped in our homes and wary of going out for over a year. Hearing that the shot was completely...

The Texas power grid is failing — again

The Texas power grid is failing — again

Riya Vankamamidi, Opinion Columnist September 7, 2023

Heat waves in Texas this summer have claimed the lives of at least 13 people, likely an underestimate considering last summer’s death toll reached around 300. This comes as no surprise when taking into...

Mabee meals, you may be missed

Mabee meals, you may be missed

Students across campus share some final remarks about Aramark
Riya Vankamamidi, Pulse Reporter April 27, 2023

As the semester comes to an end, so too does Trinity’s partnership with Aramark. The Trinitonian has covered the switch in food providers numerous times in previous articles, but this time students were...

Garden next to Storch

Trinity’s own vegetable garden

Fresh, campus-grown veggies free to students
Riya Vankamamidi, Pulse Reporter April 20, 2023

“Everybody has the ability to grow things even if you don’t have an outdoor space for yourself. Say you live in an apartment, you can grow things in little pots or grow things in recycled materials,”...

The best and worst of Trinity dorms

The best and worst of Trinity dorms

Students share memorable dorm room experiences
Riya Vankamamidi, Pulse Reporter April 13, 2023

Trinity dorm rooms can be a disaster zone or a safe haven, depending on who you ask. Previously, the Trinitonian has reported on topics ranging from how students decorate their space to how their dorms’...

Vegetarians have had enough

Vegetarians have had enough

Students at Trinity speak out about the lack of vegetarian dining options
Riya Vankamamidi, Pulse Reporter April 6, 2023

Trinity University has far fewer veggie delights than meaty entrees. At Steak ‘N Shake, the veggie melt is the only vegetarian dish available out of five entrees. At Mabee Dining Hall, there is only...

Einstein Bros: Bagel bros go solo

Einstein Bros: Bagel bros go solo

Students' takes on the unsure future of the bagel giant
Biya Bankamamidi, Pulse Reporter March 30, 2023

This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian, here https://trinitonian.com/category/special-sections/ Lately, one news story has been breaking the internet:...

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...

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...