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Trevecca students gather in prayer, urging unity on campus

19Sep

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Campus News, Student Life

Trevecca students gather in prayer, urging unity on campus

By Keturah Tobias, Jasmin Enriquez Martinez Senior News Reporter, Features Editor Students praying at the student-led see you at the pole event on campus / TrevEchoes More than 50 students gathered on Tuesday at Benson Auditorium to pray, after students worked to organize a prayer event on social media following the shooting of Charlie Kirk last week. Kyle Plant, a junior music business major, said he wanted to host the event to demonstrate that Christians can put aside political differences and gather safely on a college campus. He originally planned the event to be at the flagpole outside the library, but they moved to Benson Auditorium because of rain. “First off, my main message to them was that I wanted them to take away from it is that we as Chris...

Trevecca breaks enrollment record, adding nearly 550 new undergraduate students

17Sep

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Trevecca breaks enrollment record, adding nearly 550 new undergraduate students

By Lauren Steinbrook News and Engagement Editor Freshman boys carrying a fridge into Benson Hall on move-in day, Aug 21, 2025 / Parker Henningsen - Trevechoes Trevecca welcomed its largest incoming undergraduate class in school history this fall, enrolling nearly 550 new students. The class includes 460 freshmen, 72transfers and 14 readmits, surpassing last year’s record of 530 new students. “This year we're at 460 freshmen… which is definitely a record. On top of the 460 freshmen, we had 72 transfers,” said Melinda Miller, vice president of undergraduate enrollment. “So we up with around 550 total new students, which is a very strong number for us.” [Left to right] Breonne Trotman and Mariag Gasper checking in students at Tennessee Hall during move-in on Aug 21, 2025 / ...

Trevecca athletics welcomes three new head coaches for upcoming seasons

16Sep

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Trevecca athletics welcomes three new head coaches for upcoming seasons

By Parker Henningsen Sports editor / Chief photographer Headshot of Doug Novak, new head coach women's basketball / Greg Ruff - Trevecca Athletics Both basketball teams and the women’s soccer team have welcomed new coaches for the 2025-2026 year. The men’s basketball team will now be led by Nate Moran. Women's basketball will be led by Doug Novak. Women’s soccer is now led by Matheus Mello. Two of the hires are familiar faces: Moran and Mello, both promoted from assistant coaching positions under previous head coaches Kevin Carroll and Nathan Harrell, respectively. Novak is new to campus but brings a wealth of experience. Novak has more than 30 years of coaching under his belt, having worked at more than 10 colleges and universities—including major programs such as Miss...

Frothy Monkey coffee now being served at on-campus coffee shops

15Sep

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Frothy Monkey coffee now being served at on-campus coffee shops

By Lydia Chapman News Senior Reporter Photo of Frothy Monkey coffee brew / Parker Henningsen - TrevEchoes The morning brew at 1901 has a new flavor this semester. The on-campus coffee shop has switched its coffee supplier from 8th & Roast to Frothy Monkey, a move that’s stirring up conversation among students and staff. Campus dining leaders said the decision was made after learning that Frothy Monkey was popular among students and faculty. “It was mostly guest feedback that prompted the switch. Folks would tell me their favorite coffee shop outside of campus was Frothy Monkey,” said Collin Neal, retail manager. For many students, the most noticeable change is the taste. Some regulars say their coffee tastes better than it did before. “Overall, I’ve noticed that t...

Fizz: an app that lets students post anonymously gains popularity and concerns university leaders

12Sep

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Fizz: an app that lets students post anonymously gains popularity and concerns university leaders

By Lauren Steinbrook News and Engagement Editor Fizz typeface and logo / Ashton Cofer - The Stanford Daily A new anonymous app called Fizz has exploded in popularity among Trevecca students this fall, becoming a hub for memes, confessions, and content that university student leaders and administrators say is often not in line with campus community values. As of Sept. 11, at least 400 students appear to be active on Fizz each day, based on the number of likes on the day’s most popular post. On average, roughly 150 to 200 posts appear daily — a level of activity students say shows just how popular the app has become. Posts on the app include everything from funny memes about cafeteria food, deeply personal confessions, as well as sexual content that worries university ...

Trevecca Students React to Charlie Kirk’s Assassination With Prayer and Reflection

14Sep

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Trevecca Students React to Charlie Kirk’s Assassination With Prayer and Reflection

by Lauren Steinbrook News and Engagement editor Trevecca Martkeing During chapel Thursday morning, University Chaplain Erik Gernand called students to a moment of silence, inviting the Trevecca community to pause and reflect on not only the 24th anniversary of Sept. 11, but also on the news of conservative activist Charlie Kirk's assassination Many students came into chapel already carrying the weight of news alerts and social media reactions, some said. “I'm just very aware this morning. I've talked with several of you and just kind of been watching the news, as many of you have,” said Gernand during chapel. “Probably, your social media news feeds have been full of stories from yesterday, of shootings in different places in the country, of other acts of violence. I...

After 80 years in print, TrevEchoes goes fully digital

11Sep

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After 80 years in print, TrevEchoes goes fully digital

By Michelle Loria Alvarado Executive Editor TrevEchoes staff working on planning print issues, Jan. 2025 / Hannah Somboon - Trevecca Marketing After 80 years in print and 15 years of publishing online, the TrevEchoes will now move to an entirely digital format, concluding its long-running monthly print edition. “We want to serve the community better, and I think we can do that by moving to more of a fully online [platform],” said Jo Ellen Werking Weedman, assistant professor of communication studies and the faculty advisor of the TrevEhoes. Copy of first issue of TrevEchoes, published on Nov. 8, 1944. TrevEchoes began publishing in print in 1944 as a student club. In 2008, Werking Weedman established the multimedia journalism academic program, which she said transfor...

NIL Shifts the Game: How Division II Athletes and Schools Navigate a Changing Landscape

13May

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NIL Shifts the Game: How Division II Athletes and Schools Navigate a Changing Landscape

By Natalia Bowles Troy the Trojan, Trevecca's school mascot, interacting with KidPower students at a home game. Wes Sharpe / Trevecca Athletics For student-athletes like senior basketball guard Jikari Johnson, the disparity between Division I and Division II NIL opportunities is a defining factor in his decision to explore transferring. “Obviously, the Division I level is different,” Johnson said. “They’ve got more resources financially and more notoriety. The schools recruiting me have been discussing NIL opportunities surrounding their program.” The senior guard has played one season at Trevecca while surpassing the 1,000 career points milestone. Johnson was in contact with over 40 different schools and received 8 official offers before committing to UT Chattanooga. ...

Enrollment increases at faith-based universities after COVID

8May

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Enrollment increases at faith-based universities after COVID

By Cara Craton Christian colleges across the country are experiencing higher enrollment numbers after the pandemic compared to their nonreligious counterparts. According to statistics in Christianity Today, college enrollment overall has declined by about 15% since 2010. In contrast, religious schools have seen only a 3% decrease. “From the time COVID started, I would say over a four-year period, the CCCU only closed two universities... And that’s a really important point, because what it tells us is that people really want Christian higher education,” said Amanda Staggenborg, vice president of communications for the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities. Trevecca Nazarene University hit a record enrollment of 530 new students last fall, aligning with current trends...

Trevecca responds to shifting student demographics by encouraging civil discourse through Bridging the Gap

8May

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Trevecca responds to shifting student demographics by encouraging civil discourse through Bridging the Gap

By Antonia Lopez Bridging the Gap panelists (from left to right: Calin Tamiian, Dcn. Justin Farr, Rev. Mika Edmonson, and Dr. Amy Boone) answering questions given by Carolyn Johnson, the moderator (furthest to the right). Justin Jose As Trevecca's student body has become more culturally and politically diverse, university leaders are finding new ways to create space for meaningful conversation—especially as students navigate an election year marked by polarization and division. Trevecca’s chapel team emphasized this approach when choosing the chapel theme for the 2024-25 school year, "Fix Your Eyes," based on Jesus’ "I am" statements throughout the Gospels. "The choice of the theme was very intentional this year, knowing that there were going to be a lot of resources that were...