Photo by Matthew Claybrook This fall, students will have the option to move into three new living-learning communities: the Sustainability Hall, the Afro-Affinity Hall and the Gender Inclusive Hall. Each of these living-learning communities has applications that have been sent out by the Office of Residential Life ahead of the general room reservation application.“The existence of all three of the...

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Photo by Matthew Claybrook At risk of sounding like your great aunt who thinks “Hamilton” might just be a “bit too political for her,” I miss the days when the Trinity mainstage show was Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap.” No political commentary, no “oh-so-relevant” connections to real-life movements, no straight-faced, serious drama. Just murder. And fun. Fun murder!Last weekend, the Department...

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Photo by Matthew Claybrook In this most recent Student Government Association (SGA) election, 60 percent of the students voted into office are a part of Greek life, a number that doesn’t reflect the overall percentage of students at Trinity who are active in a fraternity or a sorority, which is around 25 percent. Students are elected to the SGA senate...

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Photo by Matthew Claybrook In an attempt to create an environment that encourages conversation and education about social justice and inclusion, the Diversity and Inclusion Office (DIO) held its inaugural Solidarity Summit on Friday, Feb. 22. “I think that on this campus, social justice, solidarity, equality, equity — all of these things should be prioritized and should be given a...

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Illustration by Genevieve HumphreysAs conversations around choosing a residence hall, roommates and suitemates approach, students may find their options limited. Senior Catherine Terrace has a mobility impairment that makes walking to classes and up hills difficult at times. Terrace considered Trinity’s campus accessibility when choosing to attend her first year. “Whenever I came to Trinity in the fall of 2013,...

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Last Wednesday, Feb. 20, Duke University Men's Basketball played against the University of North Carolina in Cameron Indoor Stadium on Duke's campus. Duke was No. 1 in the country entering the game and UNC was No. 9. Duke has one of the best, if not the best depending on who you ask, basketball players in the country in first-year power...

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Photo by Matthew ClaybrookThis season, Trinity’s ultimate frisbee teams (and their flying discs) have reached new heights. With nationals in mind, both teams are dedicating more time and effort to their scheduled tournaments this semester, hoping to make it further than teams before them. Starting this semester, the men’s team, Turbulence, and the women’s team, Altitude, will compete in three...

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Photo by Matthew ClaybrookOver the past decade, the popularity of esports has grown significantly. Whether fans are watching their favorite streamers on Twitch or playing games themselves, there is no doubt that competitive gaming has increased in relevance worldwide. In terms of the Trinity campus, the unique opportunities that esports present have been harnessed by TU Gaming, which is set...

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Trinity joined over 100 other schools nationwide to celebrate Anthropology Day on Thursday, Feb. 21, at 5 p.m. in the Storch Memorial Building. The American Anthropological Association established Anthropology Day three years ago, and Trinity began to recognize the event last year. The Anthropology Society is hosting the event, with funding provided by the Department of Sociology and Anthropology.“This is...

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At the start of the meeting, junior and president Ty Tinker noted that senators were welcome to enjoy some of the cake that was left in the back of the room. The cake, which was left in the back of the room when they arrived, had the letters "SGA" written on it. CAMPUS CLIMATE CHECK Taylor Volzer, junior senator, raised...

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