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The Student News Site of Trinity University

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Lunar New Year Committee passes on SGA funding proposal for annual event

Lunar New Year Committee passes on SGA funding proposal for annual event

Last year the committee requested $4,598.90 from the Student Government Association for their Lunar New Year event, this year, they requested $0
Kayla Padilla, Editor-in-Chief February 21, 2021

The organizers of the annual Lunar New Year celebration are no strangers to encountering obstacles. Just last spring, they encountered difficulties with reserving a venue for their popular event after...

The Sound of Christopher Nolan

The Sound of Christopher Nolan

The director has faced backlash over his audio decisions
Om Dighe, Opinion Columnist February 21, 2021

To quote what is probably one of the most iconic lines from Christopher Nolan’s work: “BWAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!” All jokes aside, Christopher Nolan is easily one of the most well-known directors in the...

Art from The Mini exhibit

Support student artists — you have the chance (on campus) now until March 26

Ashley Allen, Arts Columnist February 21, 2021

THE MINI: Spring ’21 is currently on display in the Neidorff Art Gallery until March 26, 2021. The exhibition displays the work of Trinity University students Kate Nuelle, Bella Peters, Ángela García...

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News brief: Flooding on campus

Gracen Hoyle, Newsletter Editor February 17, 2021

City Vista saw eight occupied units flooded due to a ruptured sprinkler line on Monday. The pipe burst due to the extreme weather conditions affecting the entire San Antonio area this week. The main water...

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News brief: Classes cancelled

Dana Nichols, News Editor February 17, 2021

Virtual and in-person classes have been cancelled through Thursday, Feb. 18 due to winter storm conditions. Tess Coody-Anders, vice president for Strategic Communications and Marketing, made the announcement...

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News brief: Community encouraged to avoid driving amidst winter storm

Dana Nichols, News Editor February 14, 2021

Students, faculty and staff were informed via email and social media on the evening of Feb. 12 that all buildings on upper campus will remain closed until 8 a.m., Feb. 17 due to inclement weather conditions....

Founder of Trinity Buddies Gina Monaco showing off the new bracelets.

A Home Run Against Homelessness: Trinity Buddies fundraiser seeks to help struggling San Antonio families

Senior softball player Gina Monaco ignites athletics-wide competition to assist students in need
Alejandra Gerlach, Sports Reporter February 14, 2021

As the Spring 2021 season swings into full gear, all 18 of Trinity’s varsity sports are competing for a united cause off the field. Between Feb. 1 and April 26, each team will compete to raise as much...

Previously, on SGA: Residency Requirement Unrest

Previously, on SGA: Residency Requirement Unrest

Phoebe Murphy, Opinion Editor February 14, 2021

The following covers the meeting on Feb. 10. CLIMATE CHECK Senior senator Polo Perez began the meeting by asking whether any plans have been made for graduation. Adviser David Tuttle had no information...

Build back better diplomacy, not what once was

Build back better diplomacy, not what once was

Why Biden's first term must not be an Obama reboot
Ben Falcon, Opinion Columnist February 14, 2021

When George W. Bush became president in 2001, the country was faced with tangled crises, both foreign and domestic. The protracted constitutional crisis that was Bush v. Gore left the nation fiercely divided....

Members of the women's cross country team hold the SCAC Championship trophy. This was the Tigers' fifth SCAC team title.

Cross Country takes home SCAC Championship and various individual awards

Senior Jordan Juran leads women to first place finish with her nationally recognized time
Paige Wallace, Sports Reporter February 14, 2021

At the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) Championships in Dallas last week, the women’s cross country team finished in first place to earn their fifth SCAC title while the men came in second...

Black History Month Spotlight: Naya Rivera

Black History Month Spotlight: Naya Rivera

Trinity students share how the late star's character on Glee impacted them
Kayla Padilla, Editor-in-Chief February 12, 2021

Santana Lopez, Naya Rivera’s most memorable television character, served as a vessel for the Afro-Latinx queer experience for countless young girls. The late actress, who was tragically recovered on...