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Pre-Law Society at Trevecca to host networking event with local attorney

4Mar

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Pre-Law Society at Trevecca to host networking event with local attorney

By Amy McKeane Staff Writer Students interested in law school will get the chance to learn about pre-law preparation from a local attorney, Rocky McElhaney, on March 5. “This is an opportunity for students to gain information about a degree and what that process will look like,” said John Radzimanowski, career coaching and employer relations specialist. Over the past two years, the Winkler Center of Career and Development has been expanding its reach through student clubs. One of the clubs they are collaborating with is the Pre-Law Society. The Pre-Law Society prepares students for a law degree by helping them with internships, LSAT preparation (Law School Admission Test), and career connections. Another way they help students prepare is by finding them the right un...

Walden club’s fourth annual Black Renaissance festival connects students with Nashville entrepreneurs

3Mar

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Walden club’s fourth annual Black Renaissance festival connects students with Nashville entrepreneurs

By Alana McLaughlin TrevEchoes - Parker Henningsen Senior Reporter Trevecca’s fourth annual Black Renaissance encourages community members to taste, celebrate and experience Black culture. Iris Gordon, Walden Club advisor, said the goal of these events is to celebrate how different cultures impact each other. Hosted by the Walden Club, the speakeasy, Harlem Renaissance-themed festival took place on Feb. 20 from 6 p.m to 8 p.m. in the Boone Convocation Center. More than 20 local Black-owned businesses set up booths featuring interactive art projects, accessories, soul food, desserts, and skincare products. “Events like these are great exposure,” said LaPorscha Peoples, a vendor. Peoples, who is currently Miss Black Tennessee USA, gave away roses with each sale of the...

Re-entry simulation at Trevecca shows students the challenges of life after prison

24Feb

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Re-entry simulation at Trevecca shows students the challenges of life after prison

By Lydia Chapman Senior Reporter Trevecca students will step into the shoes of someone recently released from prison on Wednesday morning during a Re-Entry Simulation hosted by the Criminal Justice Program in partnership with the Tennessee Department of Corrections. The simulation, which will take place at 9 a.m. in Benson Auditorium, is designed to give students a firsthand look at the challenges individuals face when transitioning from incarceration back into society. Craig Bishop, criminal justice professor and program director, said the event grew out of his participation in the Tennessee Department of Corrections Citizens Academy two years ago. “One of the nights involved the community services division, who are probation and parole, and they conducted with us a re-entr...

Trevecca to host Graduate School Fair for undergraduate students

24Feb

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Trevecca to host Graduate School Fair for undergraduate students

By Jacob Garang Staff Writer As graduation approaches for many undergraduate students, the Graduate School Fair on Tuesday, Feb. 25, will introduce Trevecca’s graduate programs as postgraduation options. According to Trey Schruff, director of enrollment and strategic initiatives for the Office of Graduate and Adult Education, the fair provides an important opportunity for students to explore their options in a supportive and informative environment. “The Graduate School Fair allows students to see firsthand how Trevecca’s graduate programs are designed to build on their undergraduate experience,” Schruff said. “Many students don’t realize how accessible graduate school can be or how closely our programs align with their career goals.” The fair will feature representativ...

Trevecca Theatre presents Kate Hamill’s witty adaption of Jane Austen’s “Emma”

19Feb

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Trevecca Theatre presents Kate Hamill’s witty adaption of Jane Austen’s “Emma”

By Jasmin Enriquez Martinez Features Editor Trevecca’s Theatre department will perform the comedic coming-of-age story Emma adapted by Kate Hamill this Friday. The show will take place in Benson Auditorium in McClurkan, opening Feb. 20 and running through March 1. The theatre production of Emma is based on Jane Austen’s classic novel but with a modern twist. The show follows Emma Woodhouse, a young woman who decides to play matchmaker trying to bring people together like her friend Harriet Smith. However, her matchmaking will cause mistakes and learning opportunities as she matures as a character. Clara Tallman,a freshman theatre education major, who plays Harriet Smith describes her character as emotional, funny and likable. “She’s likable but she’s al...

Walden Club to host Black History Month events at Trevecca

17Feb

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Walden Club to host Black History Month events at Trevecca

By Alana McLaughlin Senior Reporter Trevecca will celebrate Black History Month with several events hosted by the Walden Club Feb. 16 through Feb. 20. The goal of these events is to celebrate how different cultures impact each other. Trevechoes- Lauren Steinbrook “This is a real opportunity to educate, embrace and celebrate how our cultures really impact each other,” said Iris Gordon, adjunct faculty in the center for social justice at Trevecca and Walden Club advisor. Karaoke Night The Walden Club will host Karaoke Night in Zelma Auditorium beginning at 7:30p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 18 Basketball Halftime Event The Walden Club will perform during the basketball halftime show on Thursday, Feb. 19. Walden Club encourages students to dress in all-black attire t...

Trevecca Theatre to stage “And Then They Came for Me” for limited run

22Jan

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Trevecca Theatre to stage “And Then They Came for Me” for limited run

Lauren Steibrook News and Engagement Editor Trevecca’s Theatre Department is performing, And Then They Came for Me: Remembering the World of Anne Frank, for one weekend only. And Then They Came for Me,is a multimedia production that blends live performance with filmed interviews from Holocaust survivors. The show will be performed in Benson Auditorium, with evening performances scheduled for Jan. 22–25. The production runs approximately 90 minutes and contains heavy themes related to the Holocaust. Flyer provided by Trevecca Theater Department. And Then They Came for Me, written by playwright James Still, tells the true stories of Ed Silverberg and Eva Schloss, friends of Anne Frank who survived the Holocaust. Silverberg was Anne Frank’s first boyfriend, ment...

Trevecca marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day with worship and service

22Jan

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Trevecca marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day with worship and service

Alana McLaughlin Senior Reporter Trevecca students spent this week celebrating the life and legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with several events from Jan. 19 to Jan. 24. “Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was all about serving our neighbors and serving our neighbors well, serving communities,” said Jamie Casler, director of the Center for Social Justice and coordinator of these events. The goal of these events was to celebrate the work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through community service and engagement. “I think there’s something special about Nashville students. It was Nashville students, the student movement, that inspired Dr. King, and that gets me excited about service,” said Casler. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Commemorative Ce...

Harmony wins Trojan Idol 2025: A photo recap

1Dec

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Harmony wins Trojan Idol 2025: A photo recap

Parker Henningsen Chief of Photography Trevecca’s annual singing competition, Trojan Idol, returned with two nights of performances, new judges and a fresh lineup of talent. The event, was held on Nov. 18 and Nov. 20 in the Boone Convocation Center, allows audience members to vote contestants forward until one winner remains. This year, Harmony McKee earned the top title after advancing through each round with audience support. Harmony McKee (middle) accepting the trophy for Trojan Idol 2025, being gifted by host TJ Weeks (left) and Briley Daniels (right). / TrevEchoes - Parker Henningsen DEK of Hearts singing the opening song on night two /TrevEchoes - Parker HenningsenElijah McMillan singing "Feeling good" by Michael Bublé - /TrevEchoes - Parker HenningsenHarmony McKee si...

Trevecca students join poverty simulation to better understand low-income challenges

26Nov

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Trevecca students join poverty simulation to better understand low-income challenges

Alana Mclaughlin Senior Reporter Trevecca students participated in a Poverty Simulation on Monday, Nov. 17, in the Boone Convocation Center to raise awareness about what it’s like to live in a typical low-income family. Around 88 participants assumed the roles of 26 different families facing poverty. The task of the “families” was to provide for basic necessities and shelter during the course of four 15-minute “weeks.” Jamie Casler, director of the Center for Social Justice, served as coordinator for this event. “Part of my responsibility and role as director is to provide experiences for students to experience poverty, so they can empathize with the people that we’re serving in our community,” said Casler. This event, based on the MACA (Missouri Association for ...