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Trevecca updates housing policies, raises apartment credit requirement

26Mar

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Trevecca updates housing policies, raises apartment credit requirement

By Lauren Steinbrook News and Engagement Editor Trevecca Nazarene University will require at least 45 credit hours for apartment housing beginning in fall 2026 as officials work to address near-capacity housing and prioritize upperclassmen. The new requirement applies to all apartment-style housing, including University Commons and Legacy Apartments — Bush, Redford, Shingler and Wise — replacing a tiered system that previously required 30 credits for Legacy units and 50 for University Commons. Associate Dean of Student Life Zack Church said the change was made after the university experienced high demand for apartments, particularly among upperclassmen. “We had senior-level students who were having to live in residence halls because our apartments were completely full,” he s...

Trevecca Giving Day 2026: Students drive outreach, boost campus fundraising efforts

25Mar

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Trevecca Giving Day 2026: Students drive outreach, boost campus fundraising efforts

By Mouly Luna Staff Writer As Trevecca prepares for Giving Day 2026, students are playing a key role in spreading the word by using social media, club sponsored campus events, and personal outreach to boost participation and increase donations. Beyond raising funds, Giving Day highlights the impact of student involvement as they help shape how the event is promoted and experienced on campus. Giving Day, planned for tomorrow, March 26, is Trevecca’s annual fundraising event that brings together students, alumni, and supporters to raise money for scholarships, campus programs, and student resources. In its 5th year, the event has become a major part of campus life, raising thousands of dollars in the past years while also encouraging students to take an...

Trevecca president Dan Boone to retire after 21 years

19Mar

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Trevecca president Dan Boone to retire after 21 years

By Lauren Steinbrook News and Engagement Editor Trevecca Nazarene University President Dan Boone announced he will retire in July 2027 after more than two decades leading the university. A 1974 graduate of Trevecca, Boone became the university’s 11th president in 2005. According to a press release from Trevecca, during Boone’s time at Trevecca, the University grew from approximately 2,000 students to nearly 4,000 and expanded its academic offerings to more than 100 programs, ranging from associate degrees to doctoral programs. The university also invested more than $250 million in campus construction and renovation while strengthening its reputation for academic excellence and student support. In an email sent to the university community March 19, 2026, Boone said he h...

International enrollment declines at Trevecca amid visa challenges

16Mar

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International enrollment declines at Trevecca amid visa challenges

By Mouly Luna Staff Writer International student enrollment at Trevecca has dropped significantly in the past two years, not because of declining interest but because of increased challenges in the federal visa process. According to Vice President of Enrollment Melinda Miller, the number of undergraduate international students entering with F-1 visas has steadily decreased since 2023. In 2021, Trevecca enrolled 24 first-year students. That number rose to 30 in 2022 and peaked at 37 in 2023. Enrollment then fell to 21 students in 2024 and declined again to 12 in 2025. “We have not seen a decline in applications or student interest,” Miller said. “There’s always a lot of international students interested in Trevecca. Unfortunately, we have seen a decline in enrolling ...

College students struggle to balance social media and mental health

5Mar

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College students struggle to balance social media and mental health

Aubrey Dillehay Staff Writer Tori Campbell picks up her phone to relax or procrastinate on homework, but before she knows it, she’s spent way more time than she meant reading things that stress her out even more. “I find myself lying down on TikTok getting lost in whatever is on her screen,” said Campbell. “I feel like by the end of my time doomscrolling I become stressed, especially if I wasted a lot of time doomscrolling.” “Doomscrolling” was the Oxford English Dictionary’s 2020 word of the year and is defined as the action of constantly scrolling through and reading depressing or negative news on social media or news sites, particularly on a smartphone. Campbell, a freshman, is part of a generation being studied after growing up with smart phones. According to Inside High...

Judy Hiatt retires after 12 years of planning commencement

10Mar

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Judy Hiatt retires after 12 years of planning commencement

By Jasmin Enriquez Martinez Features Editor Judy Hiatt graduated from high school and immediately started working as a bank teller for 10 years, never going to college. From left to right Jim Hiatt, Judy Hiatt, and their daughter at her retirement party. / TrevEchoes - Jasmin Enriquez Martinez She never imagined that she would be planning students’ most memorable day-graduation. “Probably the hardest part of my job but the most rewarding part of my job, is planning commencement,” said Hiatt. After 12 years serving as assistant to the provost and academic affairs, Hiatt will retire in March from her position. Melanie Bowles will take her place once she retires. In 1986, Hiatt moved from Florida to work at Trevecca as the resident director for the dorms in...

Big wins and big risks: sports betting grows among college students

11Mar

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Big wins and big risks: sports betting grows among college students

By Macey Smith Staff Writer Half a million dollars. That's what a University of Tennessee student reportedly won off a single sports bet. Or at least, that's the story that made its way through friend groups and dorm rooms across many college campuses. For many, stories like this can make sports betting feel less like risky gambling and more like a solid opportunity to win big. “It definitely gets you thinking about the money you can make,” said Paul Snodgrass, a freshman at Trevecca. “When you see somebody hit a big win on maybe Instagram or, you hear about a friend winning big, that definitely draws people in.” Snodgrass said before he came to Trevecca, he participated in sports betting with high school friends. He’s not alone. F...

Headphones become common tool for focus and escape on campus

5Mar

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Headphones become common tool for focus and escape on campus

Skylar Kirby Staff Writer Brooklyn Radar’s finishing touch in her get-ready-for- class routine is putting her headphones on. To get her mind right for chapel, she pushed play on When Wind Meets Fire, by Elevation Worship. They stay on her head throughout the day, letting her escape from the busy college life through music. “I’m putting my headphones on before I even walk out the door, and that goes for any time I walk out the door,” said Radar, a freshman ministry major and student athlete. On campus, headphones have become almost as common as backpacks. Students cross the quad, maneuver through academic buildings and wait outside classrooms with headphones over their ears, seemingly tuned out from everything around them. According to the National...

TNU Running Club Gains Momentum as Students Build Community Through Weekend Runs

27Feb

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TNU Running Club Gains Momentum as Students Build Community Through Weekend Runs

By Keturah TobiasSenior Reporter Charity Mugge, sophomore class president of the SGA, created the TNU Running Club last semester as an activity for friends to run together, and it has slowly gained more active members each weekend. The club is not yet official on Trevecca's campus, and it is a gathering of students who enjoy running various distances. Photo of the TNU Running Club after a devotional. / Photo provided by Charity Mugge Students meet every Saturday morning and carpool to parks such as Shelby Park and Mill Creek, and run whatever mileage is comfortable for everyone. Mugge wants to consistently begin each meeting with devotionals. “It’s a very random assortment of people. Now we have a bigger group and some of them walk, which is very fun,” said Mugge. “There’s a wa...

The Comfort of Knowing the Ending: Why Students Rewatch to Relax

1Mar

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The Comfort of Knowing the Ending: Why Students Rewatch to Relax

By Skylar Kirby Staff Writer Homework is done, and it is time to settle in for the night. “Hunger Games: Catching Fire” plays in the background before Brenna Randall closes her eyes after a busy day of classes, practices, and homework. “The hunger games series just doesn’t get old. I’ve watched it since I was little. Plus, I already know what is going to happen so it’s an easy watch,” said Randall, a freshman nursing major and regional volleyball and track and field athlete. After a long day of classes, chapel, practices, time with friends, and late-night studying, many Trevecca students unwind the same way. They press play on a show or movie they’ve already seen. From sitcoms to dramas, these “comfort shows” offer more than entertainment. They provide a sense of ca...