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It doesn’t end with boycotts (but they don’t hurt, either)

It doesn’t end with boycotts (but they don’t hurt, either)

Ashwini Vivek, Opinion Columnist February 22, 2024

Starbucks drinkers around the world wait on the edge of their seats each year for the holiday season to roll around. With new drinks and special cups, the chain draws in plenty of attention and money....

Trinity’s Major Declaration Day slated for a sequel

Trinity’s Major Declaration Day slated for a sequel

The “momentous” celebration has the potential to become a new tradition
Joshua Mitra, News Reporter February 22, 2024

Major Declaration Day returns to Trinity’s Magic Stones today, Friday, Feb 23, from 3-4 p.m. to transcend the success of last year’s first event. Focused on improving upon the previous year, Academic...

The new Farmer's Fridge vending machine, located on the bottom floor of the CSI, is a 24-hour option for students to buy fresh food.

Fresh from the vending machine: The new Farmer’s Fridge

Trinity aims to offer convenient, fresh foods with a vending machine in CSI
Sierra Goode, News Reporter February 22, 2024

Trinity has opened up a new health and freshness-focused vending machine in the Center for Science and Innovation (CSI) to promote convenience and sustainability, provide healthy options 24/7 and meet...

I’m standing up for myself, not causing a scene

I’m standing up for myself, not causing a scene

I don’t care if it’s not worth a fight - I’m going to advocate for myself anyway
Diya Contractor, Opinion Editor February 22, 2024

Maybe I’m not always the problem. It’s hard to trust yourself when you’ve been taught that your thoughts and feelings are wrong your whole life. I’ve been told not to stand up for myself, that...

Jordan Arce, sophomore Environmental Studies major, is congratulated for completed inning

[Sam, if you can use this one for the Front Page, that would be great, thanks!]

Tigers sweep competition in 2024 home openers

Trinity softball opens the season with sweep of Howard Payne and split of ranked ETBU
Caleb Reed, Sports Editor February 22, 2024

Trinity Tiger softball had an eventful first four home games, going 3-1 in their first two home series of the 2024 season. Following a season where pitching was the team’s kryptonite, Trinity pitched...

Closures in SAISD end partnership with local school

Closures in SAISD end partnership with local school

Trinity’s connection to the future SAISD school closures causes changes to classes
Harper Horn-Clegg, News Reporter February 22, 2024

At the end of the 2024 semester, 15 San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD) schools — including one that Trinity students work with — will shut down, while others will be merging or setting...

Chocolate bar that says "Chocolate Fest" made out of money, color version

Is it ‘pure imagination’ or purely for money?

Lack of funding limits participation in this year’s Chocolate Fest
Monica Martinez, News Reporter February 22, 2024

Purple and gold balloon arches and candy decorations adorned walkways by the tower esplanade last Friday, Feb. 16, as a line began to form an hour and fifteen minutes before the event started. Chocolate...

Previously, on SGA: Funding, funding and more funding!

Previously, on SGA: Funding, funding and more funding!

Ava Peinhardt, Managing Editor February 22, 2024

This SGA meeting took place on February 21st, 2024 President Danny Nguyen began the meeting with a ceremonial gavel bang, only to find that the new room in Dicke Hall is much more echoey than the old...

Crossword 2/23 - Did you really read?

Crossword 2/23 – Did you really read?

Kait Nash, Photographer February 22, 2024

Test your knowledge of the newest Trinitonian issue Do it online!

You don’t owe anyone anything … or wait, maybe you do

You don’t owe anyone anything … or wait, maybe you do

Sarah Fisher, Editor-in-Chief February 22, 2024

It has been a long week. A series of long weeks, actually. Exhausted, overwhelmed, fed up with everyone and everything, ready to snap at the next person who dared to ask me a question about something I...

Crossword 2/14 - Serenade your valentine with classic love songs

Crossword 2/14 – Serenade your valentine with classic love songs

Ava Peinhardt, Managing Editor February 16, 2024

  Do it online!

February opens frantic Formula One offseason

February opens frantic Formula One offseason

From shock firings to Hamilton’s stunning transfer, F1’s break has been anything but relaxing
Caleb Reed, Sports Editor February 15, 2024

The Formula One (F1) offseason is typically a time to relax and enjoy a quiet break before the action kicks off once again. However, with the first preseason test only a week away and the first race still...