TrevEchoes Online

30/11/2021

“While Trevecca’s parade has never rivaled Macy’s, we have continued a treasured tradition that gathers the generations on the quad for a time of remembering. Clubs, classes, kings and queens, athletic teams, alumni reunion groups, drama casts, cheerleaders (they’re back!!!), and goats on parade. It is a fun event with more smiles than faces. It’s one of the ways that we celebrate community - young and old, current and past occupants, the generations of Trevecca.”...

https://trevechoes.wordpress.com/2021/11/30/trevecca-celebrates-homecoming-2021/

28/10/2021

https://trevechoesonline.com/2021/10/28/chapel-service-on-homosexuality-sparks-controversy/

By Diana Leyva A Monday night chapel service about sexuality caused swift and strong reaction on campus and on social media from students and alumni. On Monday Oct. 25, Trevecca hosted an ope…

05/10/2021

By Diana Leyva Face mask dispenser in Greathouse Science Building Face coverings have officially been added to the university’s dress code policy as a temporary addendum for the 2021-22 academic year. “This is based on current campus trends, CDC guidance and a rapid increase in COVID-19 cases in Nashville, and it applies to both vaccinated and non-vaccinated individuals,” states the official policy....

https://trevechoesonline.com/2021/10/05/face-coverings-added-to-official-dress-code-policy/

By Diana Leyva Face mask dispenser in Greathouse Science Building Face coverings have officially been added to the university’s dress code policy as a temporary addendum for the 2021-22 academic ye…

05/10/2021

By Diana Leyva Student Body President, Hunter Elliot, woke up early on the morning of Aug. 21. He grabbed his phone, checked Facebook and saw that 66 miles away, in his hometown of Waverly, massive flooding was taking place. According to the Humphreys County Emergency Management Agency, 20 people were killed, 270 homes were destroyed and 160 suffered major damage. ...

https://trevechoesonline.com/2021/10/05/students-recall-damage-caused-by-flooding-to-their-hometown-of-waverly-tn/

By Diana Leyva Student Body President, Hunter Elliot, woke up early on the morning of Aug. 21. He grabbed his phone, checked Facebook and saw that 66 miles away, in his hometown of Waverly, massive…

30/04/2021

by Claudia Villeda Boonearoo X will be held on Saturday, May 1 in the quad. Trevecca's annual music festival is back, headlined this year by The New Respects and Jordy Searcy. Various activities such as a painting station and a flower wall photo booth will also be available. The event will start at 3 p.m. and admission is free. Boonearoo is a casual hangout event for students to enjoy before finals, said Rachel Thompson, associate student body social life director....

https://trevechoesonline.com/2021/04/30/boonearoo-x-returns-to-campus/

by Claudia Villeda Boonearoo X will be held on Saturday, May 1 in the quad.  Trevecca’s annual music festival is back, headlined this year by The New Respects and Jordy Searcy. Various a…

26/03/2021

By Diana Leyva Nine hundred and six LinkedIn Learn courses viewed, 2,471 active Blackboard courses (41 which are fully online for traditional students), 9,472 Blackboard video files, and 14,675 Panopto video views and downloads: These are just some of the statistics that can describe the spring 2020 semester at Trevecca. When the university announced that all classes would be moved completely online for the remainder of the spring 2020 semester, Director of Online Learning, LaMetrius Daniels and her team of instructional designers knew they had to be quick and strategic when it came to helping faculty understand how to deliver remote instruction....

https://trevechoesonline.com/2021/03/26/one-year-of-covid-19-how-treveccas-educators-adjusted-to-online-teaching/

By Diana Leyva Nine hundred and six LinkedIn Learn courses viewed, 2,471 active Blackboard courses (41 which are fully online for traditional students), 9,472 Blackboard video files, and 14,675 Pan…

24/03/2021

By Diana Leyva Trevecca will be hosting its very first Giving Day on March 25. This campaign, organized by the Office of External Relations, will be a chance for everyone to invest in the Trevecca community. Anyone who wishes to donate will have the opportunity to do so during the 24-hour virtual event. Donations can be made with a card, check or Venmo and will support scholarships, athletics, student research, community engagement, health sciences and the Jernigan Student Center....

https://trevechoesonline.com/2021/03/24/trevecca-to-host-first-giving-day/

By Diana Leyva Trevecca will be hosting its very first Giving Day on March 25. This campaign, organized by the Office of External Relations, will be a chance for everyone to invest in the…

18/03/2021

By Lindsey White Sarah Anne Colwell, a Trevecca student, was shopping at Macy’s at Greenhill's Mall, while talking on the phone. She noticed a young woman staring at her and immediately felt uncomfortable with the situation. The woman approached her as soon as she got off the phone and pleaded with Colwell, asking her to follow her to her car and buy some shoes she was trying to sell....

https://trevechoesonline.com/2021/03/18/self-defense-class-to-be-offered-in-fall-semester/

By Lindsey White Sarah Anne Colwell, a Trevecca student, was shopping at Macy’s at Greenhill’s Mall, while talking on the phone. She noticed a young woman staring at her and immediately felt …

17/03/2021

By Joshua Michel Futuro and International Student Council will celebrate “Antojitos Day” today. The event starts at 3 p.m. and is open to all Trevecca students. The location is to be updated by on Instagram based on weather. Antojitos, a Spanish word meaning "cravings", and was chosen as the event will showcase dishes from around the world that students can sample....

https://trevechoesonline.com/2021/03/17/antojitos-event-to-showcase-cultural-cuisine/

By Joshua Michel Futuro and International Student Council will celebrate “Antojitos Day” today. The event starts at 3 p.m. and is open to all Trevecca students. The location is to be updated by …

11/03/2021

By Kaylee Franklin Come spring of 2022 Trevecca will be cutting the ribbon of a new wing addition to the Greathouse Science building. The new wing will increase the buildings capacity by 33,000 square feet, hold interactive lab spaces, faculty offices, and overall adding more room for the largest school on campus. “The largest school on our campus is the School of Arts and Sciences,” said Dr....

https://trevechoesonline.com/2021/03/11/new-science-building-addition-to-be-completed-in-spring-2022/

By Kaylee Franklin Come spring of 2022 Trevecca will be cutting the ribbon of a new wing addition to the Greathouse Science building. The new wing will increase the buildings capacity by 33,000 squ…

04/03/2021

by Joshua Michel and Naomi Overby Open apartments will be coming back to Trevecca beginning Friday, March 12. The plan to allow guests in apartment buildings has been approved by Trevecca’s COVID-19 Reopening Task Force, student government association and the medical team at the Trevecca Clinic. "I knew that students were so tired and seeking just a small bit of normalcy," said Erica Wigart, associated student body president....

https://trevechoesonline.com/2021/03/04/open-apartments-set-to-return-with-new-safety-guidelines/

by Joshua Michel and Naomi Overby Open apartments will be coming back to Trevecca beginning Friday, March 12. The plan to allow guests in apartment buildings has been approved by Trevecca’s COVID-1…

04/03/2021

By Kaylee Franklin Trevecca administrators are beginning to prepare for the university’s re-accreditation happening in 2023 and part of that includes coming up with a plan to improve student learning or success. “Accreditation is everything to a university and it is everything to a student,” said Lena Welch, dean of school of arts and sciences. “Accreditation is what allows a Trevecca’s graduate degree to have meaning.” …...

https://trevechoesonline.com/2021/03/01/faculty-seeks-input-from-students-about-accreditation-plan-to-improve-student-learning-and-success/

By Kaylee Franklin  Trevecca administrators are beginning to prepare for the university’s re-accreditation happening in 2023 and part of that includes coming up with a plan to improve student …

16/02/2021

By Grace Beckner

When COVID-19 sent Trevecca students and faculty scrambling to figure out online learning last spring, Megan McGhee, the director of new student programs, said student development went into crisis mode.

“In the spring, I think it was all so new that, to a certain extent, we were all just trying to survive,” she said.

The crisis in question? Convincing students to return to Trevecca in the fall.

https://trevechoesonline.com/2021/02/16/student-retention-holds-steady-despite-pandemic/

When COVID-19 sent Trevecca students and faculty scrambling to figure out online learning last spring, Megan McGhee, the director of new student programs, said student development went into crisis …

16/02/2021

By Isabel Landers

Gathered around tables in the cafeteria and sand volleyball courts, jumping in the car with nowhere to go: This is how Trevecca freshmen have found community amidst a global pandemic.

Freshmen students have learned to make traditions of their own. Ending their high school career with canceled proms and high school graduations prepared them for the things they would miss out on coming into college.

“It's not really difficult to adapt to the situation we are in because it's not like we have known anything different,” said Adam Newman, a freshman.

https://trevechoesonline.com/2021/02/16/freshmen-in-a-pandemic/

By Isabel Landers Gathered around tables in the cafeteria and sand volleyball courts, jumping in the car with nowhere to go: This is how Trevecca freshmen have found community amidst a global pande…

15/02/2021

By Naomi Overby
All Trevecca classes will transition online for Monday, Feb. 15 as a safety measure for the winter storm warning in effect across middle Tennessee.

The announcement arrived in an email from Tom Middendorf, university provost, on Sunday night. Trevecca employees will also move online and be remote alongside students.

https://trevechoesonline.com/2021/02/15/trevecca-classes-move-online-for-winter-storm/

All Trevecca classes will transition online for Monday, Feb. 15 as a safety measure for the winter storm warning in effect across middle Tennessee.   The announcement arrived in an email from …

03/11/2020

By Diana Leyva Jacob Alumni won't be able to come to the hill for homecoming this year. Instead, campus officials are planning virtual events to attempt to connect with alumni in the midst of a pandemic that makes gatherings like homecoming impossible. “I think for our emotional well-being, it is important to try to capture as much of a sense of normalcy, so that's what we hope to do by sharing these virtual events,” said Michael Johnson, director of alumni and church engagement. [ 496 more words ]

https://trevechoesonline.com/2020/11/02/alumni-wont-be-at-homecoming-events-planned-for-current-students/

By Diana Leyva Jacob Alumni won’t be able to come to the hill for homecoming this year.  Instead, campus officials are planning virtual events to attempt to connect with alumni in the mi…

22/10/2020

Choir rehearsal takes place socially distant. Photo provided by Trevecca Marketing. By Grace Beckner For Selah Torralba, a sophomore instrumental music performance major, her current experience as a member of the Concert Choir is miles away from what she remembers it being last year. “There used to be rehearsals with anywhere from 10 to 30 people in one rehearsal,” Torralba said. [ 691 more words ]

https://trevechoesonline.com/2020/10/22/students-learn-to-navigate-music-while-socially-distant/

Choir rehearsal takes place socially distant. Photo provided by Trevecca Marketing. By Grace Beckner For Selah Torralba, a sophomore instrumental music performance major, her current experience as …

16/10/2020

By Diana Leyva Jacob Commuter Council is hosting a drive-in movie night tonight at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. in the Tidwell Parking Lot. The Disney film, “Coco”, in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, will be screened. Refreshments such as Hot Cheetos, Takis, Gansitos, Sponch cookies as well as various flavors of Jarritos will be served. To comply with social distancing guidelines, the event is being held in one of the biggest parking lots on campus. [ 605 more words ]

https://trevechoesonline.com/2020/10/16/commuter-council-to-host-drive-in-movie-in-celebration-of-hispanic-heritage-month/

By Diana Leyva Jacob Commuter Council is hosting a drive-in movie night tonight at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. in the Tidwell Parking Lot.  The Disney film, “Coco”, in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month,…

15/10/2020

By Lena Gurley Rather than training at a cabin and kayaking with her fellow resident assistants during the annual back to school training sessions, Sydnee Pendergraff had to sit six feet apart from other RAs, wear a mask, and listen to a lecture about new COVID-19 procedures. “It was definitely a bit more extensive than last year’s training,” said Pendergraff, a Johnson Hall RA. [ 686 more words ]

https://trevechoesonline.com/2020/10/15/resident-assistants-struggle-to-create-community-with-new-procedures/

By Lena Gurley Rather than training at a cabin and kayaking with her fellow resident assistants during the annual back to school training sessions, Sydnee Pendergraff had to sit six feet apart from…

08/10/2020

By Carter Adams On the way out the door, Kurtis Poole—a junior majoring in math and worship arts—grabs his phone, wallet, keys, watch, and mask. He racks his brain on a decent spot to meet up with his friends, but it’s not as easy as it once was. “Centennial park usually works because it’s outside, and people are usually separated,” Poole said. [ 307 more words ]

https://trevechoesonline.com/2020/10/08/students-search-for-covid-19-safe-hangout-spots-near-nashville/

By Carter Adams On the way out the door, Kurtis Poole—a junior majoring in math and worship arts—grabs his phone, wallet, keys, watch, and mask. He racks his brain on a decent s…

07/10/2020

By Kaylee Franklin For some students, this semester looks different than any other. International students are taking classes at Trevecca from all across the world. Students from Honduras, Trinidad, and Thailand carry the burden. “A lot of our international students aren’t here on campus, some of them are studying elsewhere. We’ve been working on making sure they feel involved and helping them feel prepared for whatever comes next,’’ said Brodrick Thomas, director of community engagement and reconciliation. [ 697 more words ]

https://trevechoesonline.com/2020/10/07/bridge-program-helps-international-students-stay-connected-during-pandemic/

By Kaylee Franklin For some students, this semester looks different than any other. International students are taking classes at Trevecca from all across the world. Students from Honduras, Trinidad…

07/10/2020

By Maci Weeks With COVID restrictions limiting practices for Trevecca’s sports teams, student athletes have found new ways to keep themselves prepared for their coming seasons. In light of COVID-19, Trevecca’s volleyball and men’s and women’s soccer seasons have been pushed to spring. In compliance with NCAA’s Resocialization of Collegiate Sport guidelines, practices are not happening as they regularly would. Instead, coaches have to rely on their athletes to find ways to keep themselves in shape and mentally prepared for the newly moved season. [ 315 more words ]

https://trevechoesonline.com/2020/10/02/student-athletes-stay-ready-for-season-amidst-new-practice-regulations/

By Maci Weeks With COVID restrictions limiting practices for Trevecca’s sports teams, student athletes have found new ways to keep themselves prepared for their coming seasons.  In light of CO…

10/09/2020

by Caitlin Lassiter
Students’ willingness to wear a face mask in class and around campus is the key to keeping the fall 2020 semester in-person, Trevecca faculty said during a COVID-19 Town Hall meeting on Thursday. “We are all in this together. We are all required to wear a mask and we are all required to participate in these practices that will keep us safe here on campus and in our city.” Dean of Student Development Jessica D***s said. [ 430 more words ]
https://trevechoesonline.com/2020/09/10/administrators-emphasize-student-responsibility-in-covid-19-town-hall/

by Caitlin Lassiter Students’ willingness to wear a face mask in class and around campus is the key to keeping the fall 2020 semester in-person, Trevecca faculty said during a COVID-19 Town Hall me…

07/09/2020

By: Grace Beckner
Making friends, building community, being independent, staying healthy, finding an identity: These are just some of the struggles current college freshmen are facing, all in the midst of a global pandemic. [ 981 more words ]
https://trevechoesonline.com/2020/09/07/freshmen-adjust-to-campus-life-amidst-a-pandemic/

Freshmen Hannah Kleppinger, Alanna Ziegler, Taegen Gann and Destiny Noella attend club rush during Trevecca’s traditional welcome week, wearing their masks. Photo provided by Hannah Kleppinge…

29/04/2020

By: Grace Beckner Bethany Maynard, a freshman majoring in Elementary Education, was busy working four jobs before campus closed because of Covid-19. She divided her time between a work study in Mackey, a job as a childcare worker in Brentwood, a job as a dance teacher at a local preschool, as well as a job at a weekly ministry dedicated to serving a meal to those who are currently experiencing homelessness. [ 476 more words ]
https://trevechoesonline.com/2020/04/29/trevecca-students-face-unemployment-due-to-pandemic/

By: Grace Beckner Bethany Maynard, a freshman majoring in Elementary Education, was busy working four jobs before campus closed because of Covid-19. She divided her time between a work study in Mac…

29/04/2020

By: Grace Beckner When Trevecca first announced they were extending spring break, Carlos Lopez was initially relieved. “It would have helped with some work that had to be done and overall seemed like an extended vacation,” said Lopez, senior information technology major. But once he heard that Trevecca was making the move to online courses for the rest of the spring semester, Lopez’s feelings quickly changed. [ 776 more words ]
https://trevechoesonline.com/2020/04/29/students-faculty-members-adjust-to-online-classes-amid-pandemic/

By: Grace Beckner When Trevecca first announced they were extending spring break, Carlos Lopez was initially relieved. “It would have helped with some work that had to be done and overall seemed li…

24/04/2020

By Jessica Bishop Kerisyn Gilbert, a Trevecca freshman was doing her homework at home and when she finished her assignments, she notably became bored and anxious. She decided to pick up her pencil and sketch. “It really helped calm me down and focus better. I will definitely continue to sketch in the future,” said Gilbert. Many students find themselves with more free time since they moved home and started classes online. [ 565 more words ]
https://trevechoesonline.com/2020/04/24/students-take-up-new-hobbies-to-fight-boredom/

By Jessica Bishop Kerisyn Gilbert, a Trevecca freshman was doing her homework at home and when she finished her assignments, she notably became bored and anxious. She decided to pick up her pencil …

23/04/2020

By Maci Weeks When on campus, Micah Dearing goes to the gym five times a week, but now he's forced to come up with a new plan to keep himself in shape. “When quarantine first started, my roommates and I made this whole workout routine, and we stuck with it for a while. Eventually, as we all slowly headed home and got hit with schoolwork we stopped lifting altogether," he said. [ 312 more words ]
https://trevechoesonline.com/2020/04/23/students-stay-fit-while-social-distancing/

By Maci Weeks When on campus, Micah Dearing goes to the gym five times a week, but now he’s forced to come up with a new plan to keep himself in shape. “When quarantine first started, my room…

21/04/2020

By: Maria Monteros On every corkboard and poster wall on campus, Sara Hopkins and her team of counselors put up signs on campus inviting DACA and minority students to join their support groups. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients are just as likely to enroll in college as the average American aged 15-32 at 18 percent versus 20 percent, a 2017 study from the Migration Policy Institute indicated. [ 844 more words ]
https://trevechoesonline.com/2020/04/21/trevecca-counseling-center-works-to-support-daca-students/

By: Maria Monteros On every corkboard and poster wall on campus, Sara Hopkins and her team of counselors put up signs on campus inviting DACA and minority students to join their support groups. Def…

21/04/2020

By: Maria Monteros In high school, Yenin Echeverria joined advanced placement classes, advanced honors and dual enrollment programs— all in preparation for law school. “I was smart like everyone else. I was supposed to go to college like everyone else,” said Echeverria, a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient whose family moved to Boston from Honduras when she was 2-years-old. [ 1,139 more word ]
https://trevechoesonline.com/2020/04/21/daca-students-face-pressure-of-work-grades-and-the-stress-of-uncertain-futures/

By: Maria Monteros In high school, Yenin Echeverria joined advanced placement classes, advanced honors and dual enrollment programs— all in preparation for law school. “I was smart like everyone el…