Jordan Bruce

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Worked on 516 assignments, created 43, named on 3 bylines for Trinitonian.

By (Jordan as managing editor) + 6 others for Trinitonian - 5 min read

Chapman and Halsell to undergo major renovations

Students in the humanities, business and economics can expect to see changes to their learning environment as major renovations to Chapman Center and Halsell Center are slated to break ground in late 2019. The project — estimated to cost 75 million dollars — will primarily include interior renovations of the two buildings as well as the construction of a new...

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By (Jordan as managing editor) + 5 others for Trinitonian - 4 min read

Has America's pastime changed?

When I was younger, I thought of baseball as the quintessential American sport. The image of going to a ball park, ordering a hot dog and then watching a game that could last from two to seven hours was more American to me than a donut hamburger. But that perception changed. The idea of baseball being the American pastime comes...

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By (Jordan as managing editor) + 6 others for Trinitonian - 5 min read

Women's Soccer Wins SCAC Title in Shutout Victories

The women’s soccer team enjoyed a successful weekend in which they won the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) title. Because they earned the No. 1 seed, play for the team began on Saturday. The Tigers were given the opportunity to compete at home at the Paul McGinlay Field, where they excelled in front of a supportive crowd. The team captured...

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By (Jordan as collaborator) + 6 others for Trinitonian - 3 min read

Reflecting on the end of midterms

Midterms are done and over with, and not the ones your professors are assigning. It's election week, which means Trinity's campus is torn apart. Whether you're celebrating a win, mourning a loss, or couldn't care less (start caring), there's no denying this Midterm season stood out from previous years. Vox estimates that the voter turnout for this year's midterms shattered...

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By (Jordan as managing editor) + 6 others for Trinitonian - 4 min read

How you know it's time to go home

It’s Friday or Saturday night; you’ve gotten your work done, and now you want to go out and celebrate with no particular end time in mind. There’s nothing wrong with going with the flow of the night, but sometimes it’s best not to stay out until 4 a.m. and risk a bad morning the next day. Whether it’s a club...

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By (Jordan as managing editor) + 6 others for Trinitonian - 4 min read

Are fraternity parties predatory?

Photo credit: Julia Poage

We all know that a big part of college is the nightlife, especially when it comes to frat parties and clubbing. There are, however, aspects of this party culture that are problematic to say the least, yet we all choose to ignore it. First, a lot of times only girls are let into parties. Yeah, sure, guys want their fraternities...

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By (Jordan as managing editor) + 5 others for Trinitonian - 3 min read

Jordan's Declassified Weekend Survival Guide

There’s no right way to have fun on campus, despite what movies or television shows may depict. I’ve never enjoyed the party scene, so over the past two-and-a-half semesters I’ve come up with some other enjoyable activities that don’t involve parties. CLEANIt may seem boring initially, but getting stuff done around your room can be one of the best ways...

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By (Jordan as managing editor) + 7 others for Trinitonian - 3 min read

Getting to know a trustee April Ancira

The newest member of Trinity University’s Board of Trustees is April Ancira, who graduated Trinity University in 2002. Ancira received her Bachelor of Science in marketing and finance with a minor in economics; she is also a member of the Business Advisory Council. “She has a strong commitment and dedication to the School of Business and Trinity University and is...

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By (Jordan as managing editor) + 6 others for Trinitonian - 5 min read

Trinity's transgender student group offers a safe space

The fall semester of 2018 marks the fourth year of Trinity's transgender student support group, which meets every other Wednesday. Originally co-facilitated by Richard Reams, associate director of Counseling Services, and Amy Stone, associate professor of sociology and anthropology, this group offers a space for trans and nonbinary students to share their experiences. "About four years ago, I [became] aware...

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By (Jordan as managing editor) + 6 others for Trinitonian - 3 min read

Beta's fundraise for victims of domestic violence

The Chi Beta Epsilon sorority and its members held a Rooftop Balloon Vigil last Friday, Nov. 2, at 8 p.m. on the roof of Verna McLean Residence Hall. The event was open to all members of the Trinity community. The goal of this gathering was to raise funds for and bring awareness to domestic abuse and to honor the memory...

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