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Sidewalk Symposium — Senior Spotlight

Alejandra Gerlach, Managing Editor April 27, 2023

As the school year draws to a close and students begin preparing for summer plans, the Class of 2023 is looking forward to entering the world diplomas in hand. The Trinitonian asked senior students around...

President Vanessa Beasley engages in volunteer activities with other students in honor of her inauguration.

Vanessa Beasley’s first year maintains new momentum

Trinity’s 20th president and the administration reflect on the progress of the past year
Samara Gerstle, News Reporter April 27, 2023

“Fun, busy and energizing.” These were the words that Vanessa Beasley, president of Trinity, used to describe her first year on campus. Beasley accepted the position in 2022, and her arrival on...

Senior Column: 3 years of extras

Senior Column: 3 years of extras

Logan Crews, Editor-in-Chief April 27, 2023

I said goodbye to Trinity three years ago. Within two days of the news that COVID was not only interrupting our spring break but shutting down our university for the rest of the semester, I had driven...

Plastic products are the past

Plastic products are the past

Easy, affordable and sustainable swaps that can prevent plastic consumption
Ava Peinhardt, Opinion Columnist April 20, 2023

Single-use plastics dominate our daily lives, and they’re getting harder to ignore. Around 380 million metric tons of plastic are produced annually, and though that doesn’t all fall under single-use...

Aubrey Featherstons plants

Plant parents show off their greenery

Navigating Trinity’s dorm room jungles and lusciousness in campus green spaces
Gia Campolo, Special Sections Editor April 20, 2023

Plants can ground us, remind us of our humanity and do a great job making our dorms less ugly. College students generally don’t have the space or the time to keep plants, but some Trinity students are...

The struggle to be sustainable

The struggle to be sustainable

Trinity’s stance on sustainability is preventing true change
Ava Peinhardt, Opinion Columnist April 20, 2023

Throughout my time at Trinity, I’ve been involved in quite a lot, but nothing more so than the endeavor to improve our campus sustainability endeavors. Between increasing our rate of recycling, reducing...

Sidewalk Symposium: Students and sustainability

Students share the sustainable practices they maintain at Trinity.
Omar Ratrut, Pulse Reporter April 20, 2023

Sustainability can seem rather inaccessible while in college, as many aspects of our lives are fundamentally out of our control. Although college students lack some agency over their level of sustainability,...

The conundrum of sustainable sports fields

The conundrum of sustainable sports fields

Environmentally friendly actions taken in sports aren’t as clear-cut as others
Nicholas Chen, Sports Reporter April 20, 2023

In sports, pollution is created in a variety of ways. From private transportation to the food that athletes receive, each part of athletic training has potential for improvements in sustainability. However,...

No, I don’t regret majoring in Geosciences

No, I don’t regret majoring in Geosciences

Earth science is necessary, important and applicable across every single field
Logan Crews, Editor-in-Chief April 20, 2023

I’m a senior geosciences (and French) major going to divinity school in the fall. Over the past month approaching graduation, I’ve heard it all. “What does religion have to do with rocks?” “Do...

Spoiler alert: I’m a plant killer

Spoiler alert: I’m a plant killer

Growing succulents with love, sunlight and water is sometimes still not enough
Monica Martinez, News Reporter April 20, 2023

Google “are succulents easy to take care of?” and the search results consist of many articles touting that they’re easy-to-please and low maintenance. While succulents are less demanding than some...

Polyamory and counterhegemonic ideas about love and sex

Polyamory and counterhegemonic ideas about love and sex

How learning about polyamory can improve your own intimate relationships
Shivani Selladurai, Opinion Columnist February 9, 2023

Back when I was on dating apps, I would of course participate in doomswiping for hours trying to find the perfect (or at least redeemable) match compared to the onslaught of people that didn’t make the...

Black + White Modern Creamery store front.

I went on 7 dates in 7 days

One date per day: Seven spots around San Antonio with seven different people
Alejandra Gerlach, Managing Editor February 9, 2023

Valentine’s Day is a chance to celebrate love — both romantic and platonic. However, it can be hard to find a good date spot if you aren’t familiar with San Antonio. So if you’re looking for a...

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