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Title IX over the years at Trinity

Title IX over the years at Trinity

In five years there’s been four coordinators and two sets of regulations
Giovanna Campolo, Copy Editor November 22, 2024

Since 2021, there have been four different Title IX coordinators at Trinity University and two sets of federal regulations. The Title IX office ensures the university is compliant with the civil rights...

Previously on SGA: Vulture in Beze/Herndon

Previously on SGA: Vulture in Beze/Herndon

The following covers the meeting on Nov. 20.
Al Stubblefield, Arts Reporter November 21, 2024

CLIMATE CHECK First-year Senator John De Hoyos brought up students’ concerns over rodents and vultures in Albert Herff-Beze Residence Hall and Harold D. Herndon Residence Hall. The vulture, which Senator...

Remembering Bucee

Remembering Bucee

Students gather to remember the life of the late Trinicat
Samara Gerstle, Managing Editor November 21, 2024

This past Saturday, Nov. 16, Bucee, a new arrival to the community of Trinicats, passed away. Two Trinity University students found Bucee, known by many as “Buck,” dead on Stadium Drive from what appeared...

News Brief: The day Trinity University lost its iconic chime

News Brief: The day Trinity University lost its iconic chime

Ngoc Minh Thu Nguyen, News Reporter November 21, 2024

On Nov. 7, the lower-sounding of the 60-year-old bells of Murchison Tower stopped working, leaving the tower silent and missing its hourly chimes for nearly a day. Facilities Services repaired it and brought...

City Vista: Is it unicorn housing or an attainable dream for juniors?

City Vista: Is it unicorn housing or an attainable dream for juniors?

Rising juniors worried about City Vista apartments being prioritized for seniors
Keira Cahill, News Reporter November 21, 2024

Rumors are swirling regarding junior housing for the upcoming 2025-26 year. Many students have heard that City Vista apartments will be going solely to seniors, which means that rising juniors in their...

News brief: Not to worry, Trinity’s… clean?

News brief: Not to worry, Trinity’s… clean?

Diya Contractor and Samara Gerstle November 21, 2024

From Herndon’s sewage leaks to the ever-present threat of mold in the Laundry room, Trinity University’s sanitation has been under scrutiny. On Sunday, the Trinitonian’s managing editor and opinion...

Prassel Laundry Room

The “price” of laundry

Does free laundry mean dirtier rooms?
Monica Martinez, News Reporter November 14, 2024

Used dryer sheets, gray lint and lost socks are not uncommon sights when you use a laundry room on campus. Laundry services were included in student’s tuition starting in the fall of the 2023-2024...

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GOLF CART HITS TWO PEDESTRIANS

Alumni visit takes a turn for the worse after collision
Ngoc Minh Thu Nguyen, News Reporter November 14, 2024

On Oct. 28, a golf cart hit two women on the pedestrian walkways between Miller Fountain and Marrs McLean Science Center. This was the first time an incident of this kind occurred on campus. Kira Kruegler,...

What teacher’s convention?

What teacher’s convention?

David Stovall speaks on Critical Race Theory
Monica Martinez, News Reporter November 14, 2024

Educators from the United States, Mexico and Canada gathered in Laurie Auditorium on Nov. 8 to end the first day of the Trinational Coalition in Defense of Public Education Conference. The opening speaker...

Previously, on SGA: SGA reflects on current semester

Previously, on SGA: SGA reflects on current semester

The following covers the meeting on Nov. 13.
Al Stubblefield, Arts Reporter November 14, 2024

CLIMATE CHECK First-year Senator Sydney Barner mentioned concerns from a student over the lack of lighting on the pathway from Murchison Hall to lower campus. Since most of the lighting is from Murchison’s...

Wheels go round, prices go up

Wheels go round, prices go up

University van prices rise from last semester, and clubs struggle to find funds
Keira Cahill, News Reporter November 14, 2024

Last spring, Trinity University’s Outdoor Recreation Club began planning trips for the Fall 2024 semester. The process seemed unremarkable from years past, and OREC seemed on track to finalize plans....

Previously, on SGA: University archivist shares crazy stories

Previously, on SGA: University archivist shares crazy stories

The following covers the meeting on Nov. 6.
Samara Gerstle, Managing Editor November 14, 2024

CLIMATE CHECK First-year Senator Nellie Clark updated SGA on her plan to meet with Brandi Jones, vice president for people, culture and community, to increase involvement with the San Antonio community....