By ANNA DERY   The Logger of today finds themself in a once-in-a-lifetime (or something like that) event: the search for a new President at the University of Puget Sound.    The whole process is very mysterious. But here on The Trail, we are dedicated to the truth and have launched into a diligent investigative journalism campaign to bring you this story.    First, we did some polling with current students to understand what they are looking for in their future president.   One student said someone with experience is their top priority, with...

By Maximo Wiese    In light of the recent string of untimely deaths of liberal icons such as Dolly Parton and Tim Curry, The Trail decided to investigate the possible cause of these tragic events. The evidence all pointed in one direction: a slew of online requests for Etsy witches to curse conservative political figures and internet grifters backfiring.    One witch, operating under the username @HexTheHegemony, has temporarily suspended the sale of her specialty political curses after a series of spells began producing “devastating, karmic, and unfortunate” results. She began selling...

By Sophie Goble   One curious critter, beloved by all Washingtonians and animal lovers alike, was spotted leaving his Seattle neighborhood this past weekend. Jimothy the raccoon, known for his small stature, rose to fame this past summer after a video of him was posted on Instagram. Now, his whereabouts are tracked closely.  9:00 a.m.   The Tacoma News Tribune reported via X that Jimothy was spotted on Pierce County Transit security cameras deboarding the 594 bus coming from Seattle, arriving in Grit City at the Tacoma Dome station. Half an hour...

By Orlando Quezada One of the many responsibilities of being a journalist is conducting important research on pressing topics. Doing our due diligence as prominent investigators, the editorial board of The Trail once again took on the task of reviewing various sex shop treats. In our taste-testing experience, we found some of the treats fell short of excitement, while others left our mouths watering. Purchased at Lovers, a sex shop located on Tacoma Mall Blvd., these treats all have one common purpose: to elevate your sexual experience.    Hott Products Unlimited’s...

By Orlando Quezada   As the section editor for the Happy Trail this year, I am excited to continue the work of my predecessors in demystifying and destigmatizing topics relating to sex, gender and sexuality. While our writers are not licensed professionals, we all bring our own important lived experiences to write for this section.    Shame and internalization are often at the forefront of our minds when talking about anything sex related, usually not by choice. It can take years to undo the principles we were raised on, that ultimately feels...

By AMELIE YOUNG   Vietnamese roots run deep in Washington state history and culture. Starting in 1975 with only 500 Vietnamese refugees to over 55,000 Vietnamese people in King County today, Vietnamese is the fourth most spoken language in Seattle. To honor these journeys, stories and history, the Washington State Historical Museum has an exhibit called, Our Voices: Stories from Washington’s Southeast Asian Refugees. The exhibit walks through the state’s history of opening up programs and support for hundreds of refugee families. Although there is so much more history not depicted...

By Hanna Cortright   At the University of Puget Sound, undergraduate students get the unique opportunity to conduct summer research for 10 weeks on a topic of their choosing with direct support from a faculty research advisor. Each year, more than 100 Puget Sound students take on projects studying topics across various disciplines to present their research findings at the Summer Research Symposium, which took place this year on Sept. 10.   Students go through a thorough application process and work closely with their faculty advisors to develop their research topics, questions,...

By ISAAC BEENE   With the start of the new academic year comes audition season. Every year, posters line the halls advertising new opportunities for students to get involved on campus. Performing arts departments like Theater Arts and the School of Music invite students to audition, but these faculty-directed ensembles make up only a small chunk of the possibilities. Many students choose to participate in student-led groups, such as the Repertory Dance Group (RDG)—the all-inclusive dance club, Barebones Theater Collective—a collection of three theater-based groups in musical theater and comedy, and...

By ANJA KENNEDY and SYLVIE HOLMES   For the 2026-2027 academic year, the University of Puget Sound is presenting a new emphasis in AI and Human Values. An announcement was made via Instagram in May, stating: “The University of Puget Sound is launching the Pacific Northwest’s first interdisciplinary AI and Human Values program, centered on developing the ‘other AI’: Actual Intelligence. Rooted in reason, empathy, critical thinking, and human connection, the program prepares students to lead thoughtfully in a rapidly changing world.” The program requires students to take classes in computing...