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SAJIDA JALALZAI alleges the university denied her tenure based on discrimination.

Islamic studies professor denied tenure, to file lawsuit

Sajida Jalalzai alleges race discrimination, retaliation in tenure decision
Diya Contractor, Managing Editor April 9, 2026

After nearly nine years at Trinity, Sajida Jalalzai, assistant professor of religion, is leaving Trinity University this May. Hired on the tenure track in 2017, Provost Megan Mustain and President...

Kennedi Heim (left) and Alynn Jimenez Miranda (right) speak to San Antonio City Council.

Trinity students protest ICE at San Antonio City Hall

Four student activists used their voices at City Hall’s public comment session
Maya Shamansoorian, News Reporter/SGA Reporter April 9, 2026

Trinity student group Students for Change and organization Revolución Violeta held a nearly 45-minute protest outside City Hall in opposition to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on April 1. The...

Building bridges: Panel on the Abraham Accords

Building bridges: Panel on the Abraham Accords

Visiting Sharaka speakers discuss the Arab and Israeli conflict
Keira Guthrie, News Reporter April 9, 2026

The Center of International Engagement (CIE) hosted Sharaka, an Israeli non-governmental organization promoting diplomacy in the Middle East, on March 30. The panel, which included representatives from...

Previously on SGA… Senators discuss USO funding

Previously on SGA… Senators discuss USO funding

The following covers the meeting on April 8. SGA holds weekly open meetings every Wednesday at 6 p.m. in Dicke 208.
Maya Shamansoorian, News Reporter/SGA Reporter April 9, 2026

CLIMATE CHECK Sophomore Senator Andrew Cernosek said that students are unhappy with Trinity Dining’s email clarifying the meal plan changes. He said students believe more adjustments to the meal plan...

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict: an appeal to discussion

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict: an appeal to discussion

Peaceworks speakers ask college students to normalize debate again
Adom Richards, News Editor April 8, 2026

Faculty, staff and students gathered in the Chapman Auditorium on April 6 to hear from Ezzeldeen Masri and Tomer Ben-Ezer on the Israeli-Palestine as a part of The Conversation at Trinity lecture series....

Trinity talks women’s rights in Palestine

Trinity talks women’s rights in Palestine

Students for Justice in Palestine event brings hard questions and deep discussion
Jonathan Wang, News Reporter April 6, 2026

Around 40 students and faculty gathered in Dicke Hall to hear from two professors on the topics of the Israel-Gaza war, Donald Trump’s Board of Peace and women’s rights in Palestine on March 25. Rosa...

Alicia Moreno Presents the Inclusion & Belonging Award at the Student Leadership and Service Awards ceremony.

Honors all around at Trinity’s award night

Trinity acknowledges student accomplishments at annual Student Leadership and Award ceremony
Nia LaVoie, News Reporter April 3, 2026

The university gave nine awards to 50 individual students at the 24th annual Student Leadership and Service Award ceremony on March 27, with some students winning up to three awards. Around 150 guests...

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