Trinitonian

SA’s reproductive justice fund is under attack

Conservative interest groups reveal their audacity in lawsuit against fund

Colin Houston, Opinion Columnist • November 2, 2023

In this week’s edition of news that strengthens the popular hypothesis that the state of Texas may actually just be Hell, a recent attempt by the city of San Antonio to allocate funds to reproductive...

Wait, there’s an election this week?

Diya Contractor, Copy Editor and Opinion Columnist • November 2, 2023

Unless it’s planted right next to a confederate flag, I love seeing the “Vote Against Prop 3” signs on people’s front lawns (they’re right, seriously, vote against Proposition Three). These signs...

Lauren Elliott is unapologetically herself

Elliott speaks on balancing the roles of foreign affairs ambassador, sorority recruiter and radio host

Omar Ratrut, Pulse Reporter • November 2, 2023

Lauren Elliott, junior political science major and global supply chain management minor, is unapologetically herself in everything she does. Elliott plays a prominent role in the communication department...

Being a person of color in a predominately white institution

Trinity Diversity Connection hosts a panel interviewing students and faculty on their experiences

Malika Chauhan, Pulse Reporter • November 2, 2023

The Trinity Diversity Connection (TDC) Dialogues Committee invited students and faculty to join an interactive panel discussion that elevated the voices of Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC)...

TU Complaints: Where do we draw the line?

In the face of anger, the owner defends their new account

Samara Gerstle, News Editor • November 2, 2023

For the past month, grievances ranging from the lack of forks in Mabee to accusations bordering on Title IX territory students have posted anonymously through the Instagram account TU Complaints. Since...

13th annual Maverick Lecture features admiral Stavridis

Stavridis, veteran and journalist, spoke on current global affairs to spread knowledge

Eve Slemp, News Reporter • November 2, 2023

Admiral James Stavridis, Ph.D.-holding Navy veteran and author, spoke at Trinity’s 13th annual Maverick Lecture: “Beyond the Horizon: 21st Century Global Security and Risk” on Nov. 1 in Laurie Auditorium. During...

More than writing essays: Trinity hosts annual Humanities Day

Seventh Humanities Day encourages students to specialize in their passions

Monica Martinez, News Reporter • November 2, 2023

Current students, alumni and faculty gathered in Mabee Auditorium for the “What can you do with a humanities degree?” panel during alumni weekend. Moderated by Kyle Gillette, acting dean for the...

Previously, on SGA: Campus events on the come-up

Rachel Oliver, Managing Editor • November 2, 2023

CLIMATE CHECK: Opening climate check, first-year Senator Eve Slemp asked why students are only allowed one swipe outside Mabee Dining Hall. Junior Senator Harrison Tinker answered that a meal swipe...

Take a break and trick-or-treat

Rachel Oliver, Managing Editor • November 1, 2023

In the midst of piles of papers and projects, Halloween on Oakmont gives stressed students a chance to momentarily forget their woes, dress up in a Halloween costume and go trick-or-treating on Oct. 31...

Students and Halloween: What does it mean?

Trinity students and professor share their Halloween beliefs and experiences

Daniel Itkins, Pulse Reporter • November 1, 2023

For the Trinity community, the celebration of Halloween changes with age, from trick-or-treating to hanging out with friends or attending parties. Sam Crockett, sophomore undeclared major, said that...

Previously, on SGA: Tardiness and TUPD

Sarah Fisher, Editor-in-Chief • November 1, 2023

SGA’s photo event was running long, leaving the Trinity University Police Department (TUPD) officers there for staff chats and the Trinitonian waiting alone in the Woodlawn Room for 10 minutes. The other...

Looking to the past to prepare for Halloween

As Halloween approaches, students reminisce about their childhood costumes and memories

Omar Ratrut, Pulse Reporter • October 27, 2023

Maliena Carelli, junior psychology major and sports management minor What did you look forward to most as a kid during Halloween? “It was probably dressing up, getting the candy, but then also...