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Previously, on SGA: Funding approvals for TDC, SPB and more

Previously, on SGA: Funding approvals for TDC, SPB and more

The following covers the meeting on April 20
Logan Crews, Editor-in-Chief April 24, 2022

Climate Check First-year Senator Kai Velasquez began climate change and said students are experiencing wait times when they call Counseling Services in crisis. Adviser Jamie Thompson reminded SGA that...

TDC’s week of diversity events fosters belonging on campus

TDC’s week of diversity events fosters belonging on campus

Participants reflect on the impact of a week dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion
Malika Chauhan, Reporting Intern April 21, 2022

As the semester slowly comes to an end with finals right around the corner, Trinity’s Diversity Connection (TDC) hosted events with different organizations in order to help students enjoy the last few...

Available resources for Trinity students with financial struggles

Available resources for Trinity students with financial struggles

Judd Emergency Fund and more bolster students in difficult financial situations
Abby Power, News reporter April 21, 2022

In these times of economic uncertainty with a rising inflation rate, the percentage of college students experiencing homelessness nationwide is 14%. Furthermore, housing insecurity, in general, is on the...

SGA-Elects seek to increase community

SGA-Elects seek to increase community

SGA holds elections for the 2022-2023 school year
Emma Utzinger, News Reporter April 21, 2022

On April 8, Student Government Association (SGA) officers for the 2022-2023 school year were announced. 606 students voted in the election, an increase from the 404 who voted in the 2021-2022 election....

Previously, on SGA: Campus Publications and TUVAC present budgets

Previously, on SGA: Campus Publications and TUVAC present budgets

The following covers the meeting on April 13
Sarah Fisher, News Editor April 20, 2022

At this meeting, the University Sponsored Organization (USO) budget requests continued. Campus Publications, including the Trinitonian and the Mirage, and the Trinity University Volunteer Action Community...

Totally rat-ical: Thomas Hall’s rat problem continues

Totally rat-ical: Thomas Hall’s rat problem continues

Facilities Services places traps and seals entrances to the building
Emma Utzinger, News Reporter April 14, 2022

At the beginning of the semester, rats were noticed in Bruce Thomas Hall. Though Facilities Services expected to eliminate the infestation by mid-February, students have continued to find rats in their...

Students seek aid for burnout

Students seek aid for burnout

Chapel Spiritual Life can provide a safe space for internal conflicts
Ivanna Bass Caldera, News Reporter April 14, 2022

This semester, Trinity University held spring break from March 5 – 13, the earliest spring break that has been held in several years. Although it had already been set on an earlier date, it came sooner...

Previously, on SGA: USO budget presentations begin

Previously, on SGA: USO budget presentations begin

The following covers the meeting on April 6
Logan Crews, Editor-in-Chief April 14, 2022

This meeting was a Senate finance meeting for University Sponsored Organization (USO) budget requests*. Vice President Nasim Salehitezangi reminded SGA that they would not be voting on these budgets at...

News brief: Results of Student Government Association Elections announced

News brief: Results of Student Government Association Elections announced

Sarah Fisher, News Editor April 8, 2022

The Student Government Association (SGA) seats for the 2022-2023 academic year have been filled, including the President, Vice President and five Senators each for the classes of 2023, 2024 and 2025. After...

Trinity University Latino Association prepares for upcoming events

Trinity University Latino Association prepares for upcoming events

Students work together to create an inclusive environment for Latinx peers
Ivanna Bass Caldera, News Reporter April 7, 2022

According to the student profile section of Trinity’s website, 25.2% of students in the class of 2025 identify as Hispanic or Latino, which is a 3.7% increase from 2019. The Trinity University Latino...

Trinity establishes New Advisor for Inclusive Excellence

Trinity establishes New Advisor for Inclusive Excellence

Juan Sepulveda takes on advising role for TU Inclusive Excellence Advisory Council
Emma Utzinger, News Reporter April 7, 2022

As part of their work to promote diversity, equity and inclusion, Trinity has created a new staff position called the Special Advisor for Inclusive Excellence. As of 2022, Juan Sepulveda has taken on the...

The search is on for Trinity’s next president

The search is on for Trinity’s next president

The Presidential Search Committee continues to review applicants
Logan Crews, Editor-in-Chief April 7, 2022

The search for Trinity University’s 20th president is well on its way as the Presidential Search Committee continues to receive and review applicants. Danny Anderson, Trinity’s 19th president, announced...