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Previously, on SGA: Christmas in November

Previously, on SGA: Christmas in November

Sarah Fisher, Editor-in-Chief November 9, 2023

Before the meeting, Christmas music filled the Waxahachie Room, and SGA members helped themselves to cookies and hot chocolate. President Danny Nguyen had a conflicting commitment, so Vice President Caterina...

TU Complaints: Where do we draw the line?

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

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

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

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...

Previously, on SGA: Tardiness and TUPD

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...

First years enjoy painting pumpkins at the  TUSA First-Year Pumpkin Party

No party like a pumpkin painting party

First-year pumpkin party connects students and TUSA
Harper Horn-Clegg October 27, 2023

With over 100 pumpkins and various paints, first-years gathered for the department of alumni relations’ annual first-year pumpkin party. The department hosted the event to connect Trinity University...

Show me the money: Project HOME funds student orgs

Show me the money: Project HOME funds student orgs

SGA initiative aims to lessen student organization stress with blanket funding
Monica Martinez, News Reporter October 27, 2023

Student organizations should see a money transfer in their accounts very soon, a result of SGA’s newly-implemented Project HOME. This $61,600 initiative will assist registered student organizations (RSOs)...

Ofrenda at Dicke Hall

Día de los Muertos: A tribute to culture and remembrance

TULA hosts Muertos Fest and displays ofrendas across Trinity campus
Eve Slemp, News Reporter October 27, 2023

For their annual Muertos Festival, the Trinity University Latino Association (TULA) created four ofrendas, altars of offerings dedicated to those who have passed away, across campus. This tradition started...

Woojin Han '26 , Marcos Morales '25,
Mollee Priddy '24

Stumberg ignites student entrepreneurs

Well and Worthy takes home $25,000 during final round
Eve Slemp, News Reporter October 27, 2023

In the final round of Trinity’s ninth annual Louis H. Stumberg Competition, Ashleigh Reese, sophomore anthropology and biology double-major, and Sofia Ortiz, senior political science major and entrepreneurship...

Previously, on SGA: Behind the scenes of admissions

Previously, on SGA: Behind the scenes of admissions

Rachel Oliver, Managing Editor October 27, 2023

Climate check: Mailboxes were officially removed from the Tiger Den on Oct. 11, and senior Senator Maria Duenas asked on behalf of Wills Brown, director of student engagement and development, what students...

Students prepare for the Mabuhay  Showcase happening on Friday, October 20th from 6:30-8:30 pm in Laurie Auditorium.

Mabuhay lives on: FSA revives cultural event

FSA to perform the interactive show for first time since 2019
Monica Martinez, News Reporter October 20, 2023

For the first time in four years, the Filipino Student Association (FSA) is holding Mabuhay in Laurie Auditorium today from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This year’s production is an interactive show modeled...