Student Life

By Cara Craton Staff Writer When Ethan Surrey, a recent Trevecca alum, began interning with Harvest Hands Community Development during his junior year, he never dreamed it would land him a full-time job just months later. “It’s had a great impact on my life because I have recently been married and just paying for school and student loans. Having a job that is livable income has been really cool… I don’t know if the same opportunities would have existed if I wasn’t here,” said Surrey. Spring semester is a time when many students start thinking about internships. Seven majors at Trevecca require one or more student internships as part of the curriculum including Business, Communication Studies, Education, Exercise Science, Nursing, Religion, and Social Work. Jamie Casler, the ...

By Keturah Tobias Staff Writer Nearly half of America’s young adults start the New Year with resolutions, but only 9% stay committed. If a student is already finding themselves in that 9%, making resolutions part of daily life can help. Brittney Jerkins, a counselor at the Trevecca Counseling Center, encourages students to break down resolutions and schedule them into their day so it can be easier to manage. “Make your resolutions more attainable. Be more intentional,” said Jerkins. She said it may be more helpful if students do monthly check-ins to see if they have improved on their resolutions. Changing the mindset on the personal goal can help students achieve it more successfully. For example, instead of the goal being “I want to be more active,” change it to “I want...

By Michelle Loria Alvarado Assistant News Editor Isabella Duque, a junior communication studies major, said the most traumatic encounter with a cockroach in her apartment occurred one Friday night while in the bathroom. "I was in the bathroom. I was on the toilet peeing. And then I just grabbed some toilet paper and I was going to clean myself," said Duque "But then, in my inner thigh, I felt a very weird feeling. And then I checked my hand and I just found this very big roach near my wrist." Residential students say they are experiencing pest issues in at least five residential buildings on campus, including cockroaches, ants and ladybugs.  Zack Church, associate dean for residential life, said the housing and facilities team is aware of the issue in two specific apart...

By Michelle Loria Alvarado Assistant News Editor Melisa Colorado. Photo courtesy Trevecca Marketing. Melissa Colorado came to the United States from Colombia in 2017 with her family when she was 14 years old seeking asylum after her family was threatened by a local guerilla group in the country.  She is carefully following the presidential election campaigns and as the director of inclusion and belonging, she knows many students are also concerned about immigration policies in the United States. She also knows that many of them won’t be able to vote in the election.  As early voting starts and election excitement is building, around 12% of Trevecca undergraduate students who are non-residents, including international students, will not be able to vote on Nov. 5....

By Sol Ayala  Online News Editor Club Rush 2024. Photo courtesy Cristian Castro At Trevecca, students have a variety of opportunities to engage with campus life. Writing for the student newspaper, joining a club, or, even more exciting, take the initiative to start their own organization. Each semester during club rush, you can make your way to each of the tables and get to know about all the clubs and organizations, chat with the representatives, get a few goodies, and sign up for what arouses your interest. If you looked and you didn't quite find something for you and you have an idea for a club, here is how you can start your own. Establishing a Club or Organization Official student clubs and organizations are recognized by the university when its goals are lik...

By Sol Ayala Online News Editor Tyler Fuller, Hockey team captain Isaac Temko, member of the Hockey team Kaleel Stewart, member of the Hockey team. Photos courtesy of Briley Daniels. Official headshots and team shirts, but they aren't hockey players, and no hockey is being played, So does Trevecca have a hockey team or not? At the end of the summer, Tyler Fuller, team captain, went to Dicks Sporting Goods, bought some shirts and had someone he knew print a logo on them. He then took the 25 shirts to his friends and asked them if they would like to purchase one. “He [Tyler] was like, ‘Yo, I have an idea. Would you be interested in buying a Trevecca hockey shirt?’ And I was like, what? Because we obviously don’t have a team,” said Isaac Temko, member of the hocke...