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Being a person of color in a predominately white institution

Being a person of color in a predominately white institution

Trinity Diversity Connection hosts a panel interviewing students and faculty on their experiences
Malika Chauhan, Pulse Reporter November 2, 2023

The Trinity Diversity Connection (TDC) Dialogues Committee invited students and faculty to join an interactive panel discussion that elevated the voices of Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC)...

The “Percy Jackson” series makes us all into heroes

The “Percy Jackson” series makes us all into heroes

Ashwini Vivek, Opinion Columnist October 6, 2023

Most of us who grew up in the 2000s are very familiar with the worlds of “Harry Potter” and “Percy Jackson and the Olympians.” Both fantasy series are, at their roots, very similar: kids going...

Black Essence Festival returns to campus

Black Essence Festival returns to campus

Black Student Union and Trinity Diversity Connection host second-annual Black Essence Festival
Monica Martinez, News Reporter March 2, 2023

On Saturday, Feb. 24, the Coates Esplanade was filled with live music, games and food from San Antonio area Black vendors to celebrate Black culture. The second annual Black Essence Festival was sponsored...

Barbie’s Renaissance isn’t all vivacious and hot pink

Barbie’s Renaissance isn’t all vivacious and hot pink

Shivani Selladurai, Opinion Columnist November 18, 2022

The Barbie renaissance is the pop culture rage of this year. The rise of Barbiecore, a fashion trend centering around hot pinks and fuchsias, has revitalized a nostalgia that centers on hyper feminism....

Creating diversity in “The Rings of Power”

Creating diversity in “The Rings of Power”

Concerning hobbits, history and actors of color
Ava Peinhardt and Madison Haxton, Reporters September 1, 2022

“The Lord of the Rings” has long been well-known for its expansive setting, lovable characters and incomparable story. Originally written by J.R.R. Tolkien in the mid-twentieth century, the novels...

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Bigotry shouldn’t be seen as a valid viewpoint

Julian Valdez September 16, 2020

illustration by Gracen Hoyle It seems the more and more we try to make society inclusive and tolerable of others, the more certain viewpoints get silenced. This is relevant on social media where profiles...

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Guest column: Danny Anderson Response to The Trinity Way

Danny Anderson September 10, 2020

illustration by Gracen Hoyle Early summer seems a distant memory, clouded by anxieties produced by the arrival of COVID-19 to our community. Almost immediately, another diseased system demanded our...

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Hiring process for DIO Director near completion

Neha Kumar September 3, 2020
The search has been narrowed down to three candidates who met with students to answer questions and discuss plans.
Diversity and Inclusion task force begins meeting

Diversity and Inclusion task force begins meeting

Neha Kumar August 27, 2020
The task force presented President Anderson with recommendations on Aug. 21 for review.
You belong here (but not you)

You belong here (but not you)

Editorial Board February 27, 2020
Reflecting on Benjamin Conway's "You Belong Here" vandalism: How does administration work to make this sentiment true?
Alli Roman resigns from director position

Alli Roman resigns from director position

Kathleen Creedon January 23, 2020
Diversity and Inclusion Office will remain open; search to rehire begins
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SGA creates new, expansive committees

Jolie Francis March 21, 2019
Old committees are removed or funnneled into three new broader committees
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