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The Student News Site of Trinity University

Trinitonian

The Student News Site of Trinity University

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Your Vote, Your Choice: Local Elections and Where You Can Vote

Your Vote, Your Choice: Local Elections and Where You Can Vote

Bexar County residents can vote for everything from governor to comptrollers in the midterms
Monica Martinez, News Reporter October 27, 2022

Commercials, billboards and signs scattered across highways and front lawns are a clear indicator to anyone passing through San Antonio that elections are coming up. Trinity students can vote at Lion’s...

Trinity students celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival in September.

October marks Filipino American Heritage Month

Filipino Student Association holds events for Trinity community in celebration
Samara Gerstle, News Reporter October 27, 2022

With around 4.2 million people nationwide, Filipino Americans are the second-largest Asian American group in the United States. At Trinity University, the Filipino Student Association (FSA) creates a community...

Previously, on SGA: Guest-starring Sheryl Tynes, Megan Mustain and Jennifer Henderson

Previously, on SGA: Guest-starring Sheryl Tynes, Megan Mustain and Jennifer Henderson

The following covers the meeting on Oct. 19.
Alejandra Gerlach, Managing Editor October 20, 2022

Before the meeting, Vice President Donya Ahmadi provided nuts and chocolates for the senators and Advisor Jamie Thompson as a treat. Climate Check: President Danny Nguyen placed a 10-minute limit...

The roster of the ladies in the SPURS in 1932

Spurring on: SPURS celebrates 90 years

Trinity’s largest and oldest sorority reflects on years past and looks to the future
Samara Gerstle, News Reporter October 20, 2022

Almost a third of the Trinity student body participates in Greek life, with ten sororities and seven fraternities on campus. The largest sorority, Spurs Sorority (SPURS), which claims 95 members, also...

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Angela Miranda-Clark makes effort to educate about Title IX

Trinity’s Title IX coordinator works to make students feel comfortable reporting to her
Monica Martinez, News Reporter October 20, 2022

Title IX is a federal law enacted in 1972 that prevents gender and sex-based discrimination at institutions that receive federal assistance. Title IX covers equality in sports, but it also encompasses...

A panel of five judges ask the Stumberg finalists questions to determine the final winner.

Stumberg competition results in two winners for the first time ever: Range Rehab and ReCap

Annual entrepreneurship competition highlights six innovative student companies
Abby Power, News Reporter October 20, 2022

Six teams. Six companies. One summer accelerator program. One grand prize of $25,000. Or so was the plan for the eighth annual Louis H. Stumberg Venture Competition final round on Oct. 19. However, after...

‘Preparedness is everyone’s responsibility’: #BeTigerReady

‘Preparedness is everyone’s responsibility’: #BeTigerReady

Emergency manager joins TU community to promote effective emergency preparedness
Abby Power, News Reporter October 13, 2022

In the past month, monstrous and destructive hurricanes have battered Puerto Rico and Florida, leaving many without reliable shelter, water sources or access to food. As the annual number of hurricanes...

Tiger Learning Commons in the library is   home to the Student Accessibility Services department.

Student Accessibility Services: A helping hand on campus

SAS seeks to make navigating campus less difficult for students with physical disabilities
Samara Gerstle, News Reporter October 13, 2022

The transition to college is difficult for any student; the heavy workload, social responsibilities and newfound independence all force students to acclimate quickly. With the addition of a disability,...

Previously, on SGA: Vending Machines, TigerThon and Res Life

Previously, on SGA: Vending Machines, TigerThon and Res Life

The following covers the meeting on Oct. 12.
Alejandra Gerlach, Managing Editor October 13, 2022

Climate Check: Legislative Relations Chair (LRC) Dario Leal opened climate check with an inquiry as to who he should contact after losing $12 to a vending machine in the Center for Sciences and Innovation...

TigerCare telehealth services offer students new way to access healthcare from campus

TigerCare telehealth services offer students new way to access healthcare from campus

SGA and counseling services promote this new free resource for Trinity students
Joshua Mitra, News Reporter October 6, 2022

The health of college students is of utmost priority for every university. However, a Boston University study from earlier this year found that overall health and mental health specifically in college...

TUPD email warns of drugged drinks at off-campus parties

TUPD email warns of drugged drinks at off-campus parties

Greek life policies, including the Safer Parties Initiative, aim to ensure the health and safety of student at their events
Monica Martinez, News Reporter October 6, 2022

On Wednesday Sept. 21, the Trinity University Police Department (TUPD) sent out a community alert about reports of students possibly being drugged at off-campus parties through their drinks. TUPD also...

Previously on SGA: Funds for ping-pong, Presence and more

Previously on SGA: Funds for ping-pong, Presence and more

The following covers the meeting on Oct. 6.
Alejandra Gerlach, Managing Editor October 6, 2022

Climate Check: Sophomore Senator Ani Siva opened Climate Check with an update on the on-campus minimum wage initiative, stating that the committee is looking into ways to move forward. Legislative Relations...