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Multicultural organization initiative halted

Multicultural organization initiative halted

Board of Trustees cites previous issues with national fraternity as cause for concern
Monica Martinez, News Reporter April 13, 2023

After a year and a half of planning, the Board of Trustees told the individuals spearheading the push for multicultural Greek life on campus to halt their efforts indefinitely. The Board previously articulated...

Previously, on SGA; One of three, USO funding begins

Previously, on SGA; One of three, USO funding begins

The following covers the meeting on April 5.
Alejandra Gerlach, Managing Editor April 13, 2023

Climate Check: President Danny Nguyen opened climate check with an announcement that it was Charles Robles’, food service director, last day on campus. President Nguyen relayed a message to SGA on...

Previously, on SGA: Chartwells confirms on-campus food trucks

Previously, on SGA: Chartwells confirms on-campus food trucks

The following covers the meeting on April 12.
Alejandra Gerlach, Managing Editor April 13, 2023

Climate Check: Sophomore Senator Ani Siva gave an update on the library greenspace beautification project, stating that the project would move forward after they acquire one or two more green lights. Senator...

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News Brief: SGA run-off election results

Pao Mendoza and Alejandra Gerlach April 7, 2023

The Student Government Association (SGA) announced the results of the run-off election for the 2023-2024 vice president position via email on April 7. The run-off between rising senior Caterina Mora and...

Junior Emily Brodie makes costumes for the performance of "Stupid F*cking Bird" that was intended to utilize a fake gun firing blanks. The gun was confiscated by TU officials.

No space for blanks

Team decides to no longer use a stage firearm in Stupid F@#king Bird
Monica Martinez, News Reporter April 6, 2023

On Wednesday, March 22, a new poster appeared on the tables in the lobby outside the Jane and Arthur Stieren Theater. The posters announced that there would be blank firearms testing for the theater department’s...

Tuition continues to trend upward

Tuition continues to trend upward

Trinity costs to rise by 3.7% in the 2023-2024 school year
Joshua Mitra, News Reporter April 6, 2023

The cost of a Trinity University education has consistently risen in the past five years, with Trinity reporting a steady 3% increase in that time frame. This year was no exception, as the institution...

Proposition A: Your vote matters more than you think

Proposition A: Your vote matters more than you think

Trinity students discuss Proposition A and the importance of voting in local elections
Samara Gerstle, News Reporter April 6, 2023

Municipal elections will be held in every county in Texas on May 6. Within the San Antonio city limits, citizens will be voting for mayor and their district’s seat on city council on the same ballot....

Previously, on SGA: Constitution reviewed

The following covers the meeting on March 29.
Alejandra Gerlach, Managing Editor April 2, 2023

Climate Check: Sophomore Senator Allison Waters opened climate check by asking who she should reach out to about safety concerns regarding the baseball field, before citing students’ concerns about...

Meet Trinity's newest org, the Possum Alliance

Meet Trinity’s newest org, the Possum Alliance

Members of the newly formed club aim to get possums the same respect as the Trinicats
Bonica Bartinez, News Reporter March 30, 2023

This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian, here https://trinitonian.com/category/special-sections/ One night, freshman sociology major Adam Marsupialski...

Rats return to campus with a vengeance

Rats return to campus with a vengeance

This time, the rodents set their eyes on more than just Bruce Thomas Residence Hall
Barah Bisher, News Editor March 30, 2023

This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian, here.  In 2022, the rats came for Bruce Thomas Residence Hall. A year later, they came back for the rest...

Previously, on SGA: Ballot brawl breaks out

Previously, on SGA: Ballot brawl breaks out

The following covers the meeting on April 1.
Balejandra Berlach, Managing Editor March 30, 2023

This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian, here.    Zero students were in attendance. Climate Check: President Daniel Newton began...

Paranormal activity plagues Thomas Residence Hall

Paranormal activity plagues Thomas Residence Hall

Trinity’s partnership with international research facility aims to keep students safe
Bay Burdine, Illustrator March 30, 2023

This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian, here.  Bruce Thomas Residence Hall has come under the immediate acquisition of the Secure, Contain, Protect...