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Texas Supreme Court rules that ‘sincerely held religious beliefs’ can now exempt judges from marrying LGBTQ+ couples

Texas Supreme Court rules that ‘sincerely held religious beliefs’ can now exempt judges from marrying LGBTQ+ couples

County judge, members of academia and students discuss the possible ramifications of this amendment and SCOTUS’ recent decision regarding gay marriage
Maya ShahMansoorian, News Reporter November 13, 2025

Texas judges can now legally refuse to perform wedding ceremonies if the marriage conflicts with their “sincerely held religious belief.” On Oct. 24, the Texas Supreme Court amended Canon 4 of the...

Government  shutdown ends Wednesday

Government shutdown ends Wednesday

Nia LaVoie, News Reporter November 13, 2025

President Donald Trump signed the funding bill on Nov. 12 to end the 43-day-long federal government shutdown. After the Senate introduced and passed the bill on Monday, the House of Representatives approved...

Construction debris around the Alamo

How should we remember the Alamo?

Alamo Trust controversy prompts CEO resignation
Kat McKinney, Reporter November 13, 2025

Kate Rogers, CEO and president of the Alamo Trust, resigned on Oct. 24 following political backlash that began with a now-deleted social media post commemorating Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The post, published...

The Trinity volleyball teams huddles around Head Coach JULIE JENKINS in between sets versus Southwestern on Nov. 7

Another trophy for the shelf

Women’s volleyball becomes conference winner
Avery Deithloff, Sports Reporter November 13, 2025

On Nov. 7, Trinity women’s volleyball won their regular season title by defeating Southwestern University. Currently ranked No. 8 in the region, the Tigers won the Southern Athletic Association (SAA)...

Trials and Triumph: Trinity soccer at the SAA tournament

Trials and Triumph: Trinity soccer at the SAA tournament

Women’s soccer wins first SAA title while men fall in the semi-finals
Scott Lebo, Sports Reporter/Podcast Editor November 13, 2025

The Southern Athletic Association (SAA) Tournament kicked off on Nov. 6, and while both Trinity soccer teams entered as No.1 seeds holding first-round byes, only one returned with a conference title. The...

Why do we choose consequence over community?

Why do we choose consequence over community?

My car just got towed for no reason
Diya Contractor, Managing Editor November 12, 2025

It was the one evening I had managed to carve out all semester, and it ended up costing me $234. The one night I wasn’t in the newsroom at a meeting, working, editing or pretending fluorescent lights...

Religion shouldn't hinder the right to marriage

Religion shouldn’t hinder the right to marriage

The Texas Supreme Court violates the constitution with new Canon 4 modification
Gautam Iyer, Opinion Columnist November 12, 2025

I know most of you reading this dream to get married or, at the very least, settle down with a long-term partner some day. Most of you dream of having beautiful, festive and romantic weddings when the...

Nirenberg appoints treasurer in run for Bexar County’s top position

Nirenberg appoints treasurer in run for Bexar County’s top position

Ron’s appointment of Jorge Herrera all but confirms run for County Judge
Diya Contractor and Samara Gerstle November 12, 2025

Former San Antonio mayor and  current Trinity professor Ron Nirenberg appointed a campaign treasurer for his candidacy as Bexar County Judge on Nov. 10, according to a Bexar County election document...

Fizz users cause crises

Fizz users cause crises

Discussion on Fizz conduct and Trinity culture follow life-threatening decisions from students harassed on the anonymous app

*warning: The following includes themes of harassment, bullying and suicide. A Trinity student attempted suicide, and another considered suicide after being harassed and bullied on Fizz, according to...