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Trevecca Students Bring ‘Upside Down: Paul’s Message of New Creation’ to the Big Screen

11Sep

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Trevecca Students Bring ‘Upside Down: Paul’s Message of New Creation’ to the Big Screen

By Skylar Kirby News and Engagement Editor After nearly a year of preparation, students from across campus are preparing to debut the premiere of Upside Down: Paul’s Message of New Creation. The documentary follows the people of the Apostle Paul’s time as they searched for lasting peace throughout Macedonia and Greece. The film explores Paul’s message of new creation and the belief that true peace is found through the resurrection of Christ. The film was shot throughout Greece as a collaborative project between Trevecca’s Film and Television program, the Department of History and the Department of Religion and Philosophy. A group of 25 Trevecca students, faculty, and staff traveled to Greece for the production, including nine film and television students, nine Bible a...

Trojans Back on Campus for New School Year

31Aug

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Trojans Back on Campus for New School Year

By Skylar Kirby News and Engagement Editor Trojans are back. Trevecca students returned to campus last week, kicking off the fall semester with Welcome Week celebrations and plenty of Trojan spirit. From move-in to freshman orientation, Trojan Wars, Worship Night and more, students are officially ready to kick off the new school year as classes begin on Tuesday. Photos provided by Trevechoes Executive Editor - Parker Henningsen

Where student artists take the stage: Inside Trevecca’s student club AMPED

19Apr

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Where student artists take the stage: Inside Trevecca’s student club AMPED

By Jasmin Enriquez Martinez Features Editor On the rooftop of the University Commons building, students gather, moving to the rhythm as live music fills the space. AMPED, an official student club, gives student musicians a chance to gain experience and perform on campus. Performances are usually held on Thursdays in the UC basement or on the rooftop and count for recital credit for music majors. “It's just a way for artists to showcase themselves to their peers and get some experience playing,” said Jack Bahorik, a junior music business major and club organizer. Before AMPED, the club operated as Last Thursday but did shows sporadically within the last few years, according to Bahorik. Bahorik started AMPED after seeing how difficult it is for student musicians to find ven...

Trevecca softball continues development with freshman-heavy roster

16Apr

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Trevecca softball continues development with freshman-heavy roster

By Maven McGregory Senior Reporter Trevecca’s Softball team is focusing on growth and development this season as their roster is made up of mostly freshmen and sophomores, a younger team than most of the competition this year. The team holds an overall record of 15-13 and a 11-13 record in the GSC (Gulf South Conference). “The goal is to get better. 17 of the 23 girls are all freshmen and sophomores.  They’re young and inexperienced. It’s a hard league that we play in. We're just getting our boots on the ground and starting to put it all together,” said Ben Tyree, Trevecca’s softball head coach. Tyree said the Trojans’ development has given both challenges and opportunities as players continue adjusting. “Our hitters are not in the position they've been in before. We're...

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...

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...