Jordan Bruce

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

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

Promised dining options to open soon

Trinity staff is working to complete the installation of new dining options. The On the Fly food truck, Tiger Press juice bar, Starbucks, Batch 101 teaching kitchen and the Daily Grind are all scheduled to open in the coming weeks. The Daily Grind and Batch 101, both located in Mabee Dining Hall, are now in the final stage of permitting...

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By (Jordan as managing editor) + 7 others for Trinitonian - 4 min read

Are we Tiger or are we dancer?

Photo credit: Elizabeth Nelson

Whether you’re an experienced dancer or you’ve got two left feet, the student dance organizations on campus provide plenty of opportunities to bust a move or see an energetic performance. You’ve likely heard of Loon-E Crew, Swing Bums, Top Naach and Prowlers Dance Team, but here’s a rundown of each organization so you can learn more about them, get involved...

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

The introduction of money into sports

I started watching soccer when I started playing in eighth grade. The game was confusing and long, but one thing I noticed beyond the game is just how many ads there were all over the stadium and on the players’ shirts. The mark of business and advertisement was everywhere, and that was just the beginning. I, myself, have never seen...

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

Being self-aware while abroad

Don’t worry, everyone — I’ve finally made it to Budapest. I’d like to take this opportunity to draw on both my past and more recent travels: I have come to notice how being a tourist, both conspicuous and inconspicuous, can influence a traveling experience. I’ve compiled a guide of things I’ve been keeping in mind over here. Now, to be...

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

What we talk about when we talk about consent

It was just addressed at New Student Orientation. It's covered in training Resident Assistant training. Throughout our time at Trinity, we hear about the prevalence of sexual assault on college campuses. We are taught the rules of consent, that "yes" means yes and "no" means no. We are shown videos on how to recognize dangerous situations and not to remain...

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

Say “yes, and…” to student improv group Buddy Buddy

For the average Trinity student, the day can, at moments, feel overly structured by classes, jobs and extracurriculars, to name just a few items that might be on your Google Calendar. But if you’ve been longing for some spontaneity in your life, look no further: Trinity’s most recent longform improvisational comedy group Buddy Buddy is your new best friend. This...

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By (Jordan as managing editor) + 7 others for Trinitonian - 5 min read

Women's Soccer blanks Austin College 9–0

Photo credit: Alexandra Parris

Trinity women’s soccer team logged 43 shots, including 20 shots on goal in their 9–0 dominating victory over the Austin College Kangaroos. After a morning and early afternoon filled with heavy rain, many players were skeptical whether the game would happen. A lighter rain lasted the majority of the game, but the thunderstorms stayed away, allowing the game to be...

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By (Jordan as managing editor) + 7 others for Trinitonian - 5 min read

Get to know SGA president Amulya Deva

Senior Amulya Deva, who transferred to Trinity University from St. Edward’s University her sophomore year and has already made a huge mark on campus, is majoring in both finance and business analytics & technology. She is also pursing a minor in economics. Though her academic endeavors take up a lot of her time, Deva also participates in many different extracurriculars...

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

ACE memorandum causes confusion

Trinity Progressives (T-Prog), the group responsible for bringing Bernie Sanders to campus last March, was almost at it again."This summer, we were in negotiations to get a currently-running congressperson here to speak — someone who is currently in congress, running for Senate — to come and speak at an event and host a town hall," said Emily Bourgeois, president of...

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By (Jordan as managing editor) + 7 others for Trinitonian - 5 min read

Fulbright Scholars present on identity, integration and success

After spending four weeks at Trinity, 30 students from Germany gave final presentations about identity, integration and success on Sept. 12 in the CSI Treehouse. The group was part of the Fulbright Diversity Initiative, and all had migrant backgrounds, meaning that either they or at least one of their parents migrated to Germany. The students returned home on Sept. 15....

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