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Trinity’s Fiesta float for the upcoming Battle of the Flowers Parade, highlighting the history of Fiesta.

Tigers in bloom: Trinity at Fiesta 2025

TU celebrates Fiesta at the Texas Cavaliers River Parade and Battle of Flowers Parade
Kat McKinney, News Reporter April 18, 2025

Trinity will take center stage at Fiesta San Antonio 2025 with a float in two of the headlining parades: the Battle of Flowers Parade and the Texas Cavaliers River Parade. In collaboration with Alumni...

The Esperanza Peace and Justice Center advocates for those wounded by domination and inequality.

What to know before you go this year

Trinity faculty and staff discuss the history of Fiesta and cultural significance
Samara Gerstle, Managing Editor April 18, 2025

Next Thursday marks the beginning of Fiesta San Antonio, the 11-day celebration held nearly every year since 1891 to commemorate the Battle of San Jacinto and Texas’s victory against Mexico. The significance...

Election 2024 voter guide!

Election 2024 voter guide!

If registered to vote at Trinity University, consult this guide to prepare for Election Day this Nov. 5.
Diya Contractor, Opinion Editor October 11, 2024

Early voting information: Please go to the Bexar County Voter Registration Check and Polling Location Search website. After inputting your information, you will be able to access your Individual Sample...

Women's Basketball Team 1984-85

1980s to now: Trinity basketball’s on-court look

What has the development of the game meant for the uniforms of the Tigers?
Caleb Reed, Sports Editor September 15, 2023

When discussing the development of sports, one topic we may fail to discuss is the evolution of sports fashion. Trinity athletics is no stranger to change, with two of the school’s older programs —...

Spooky finger cookies are the perfect Halloween treat

Spooky finger cookies are the perfect Halloween treat

Paige Wallace October 27, 2020
From my childhood to your home, here’s how to make creepy finger cookies
Photo credit: Gabrielle Rodriguez

What’s For Dinner? Eating Together As A Shared Culture

Mai Vo October 14, 2020
“What’s for dinner?" Dinner time – or any meal time – is about being hungry and getting fed. But it’s about a whole lot more than that.
Photo credit: Ren Rader

Voting in presidential elections still matters

Benjamin Adams September 30, 2020
It may not be the answer to every issue, but it can be still helpful
Photo credit: Ren Rader

Policing student attire over Zoom is harmful

Dana Nichols September 22, 2020
Students all across the nation have shared their discomfort over clothing policies
Photo credit: Gracen Hoyle

Individualist policies are the opposite of wellness

Noelle Barrera September 10, 2020
In defense of colleges' classes of 2024
Photo credit: Gracen Hoyle

Life lessons learned from inside a psych ward

Savannah Wahlgren September 10, 2020
During my junior year of high school, I spent eight days in a psychiatric hospital. Apart from a new set of coping skills and thought exercises, I managed to learn a few things along the way.
Photo credit: Ren Rader

Asking for help during the pandemic

Kayla Padilla September 10, 2020
Finding peace amidst uncertainty as the new school year begins
Photo credit: Gracen Hoyle

The toll of a pandemic on mental health, self–image

Dana Nichols September 10, 2020
Managing struggles with self–image during widespread isolation.