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New faculty hiring processes intended to expand diversity

First-ever Trinity faculty cluster hire will add 23 tenure-track faculty members that will be connected by a research community that focuses on building inclusive communities

Abby Power, News reporter • November 10, 2022

While speaking at a Student Government Association (SGA) meeting on Oct. 19, Megan Mustain, provost and vice president for academic affairs, spoke about Trinity’s goal to hire at least 23 tenure-track...

First-Generation Student Week is celebrated by Trinity’s Community

SDIO shows continued commitment to creating a sense of community

Joshua Mitra, News Reporter • November 10, 2022

Nov. 8 is first-generation student day, but the date is stretched out into an entire week of celebrations at Trinity. With the holiday originally created to honor the anniversary of the Higher Education...

Previously of SGA: Emergency senate funding proposal

Alejandra Gerlach, Managing Editor • November 10, 2022

Climate Check: President Danny Nguyen placed a 10-minute limit on climate check again to accommodate both the planned staff chat and an emergency senate funding proposal. Sophomore Senator Ani Siva...

TUPD and ResLife investigate Miller property destruction

Unidentified individuals throw doormats and pumpkin decor from second floor of Miller

Joshua Mitra, News Reporter • November 3, 2022

On Oct.15, the ground floors of Calvert and C.W. Miller Hall were littered with displaced doormats and pumpkin decor. As the resident assistants (RAs) conducted their community rounds, they discovered...

Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan struggles in the courts

Nearly half of Trinity’s student body could stand to benefit from the plan going through

Samara Gerstle, News Reporter • November 3, 2022

COVID impacted people’s lives in a multitude of ways, but especially financially. People with student loans struggled with federal student loan payments, and in an effort to alleviate this financial...

Previously on SGA: Mock Trial funding debate

The following covers the meeting on Nov. 2.

Alejandra Gerlach, Managing Editor • November 3, 2022

It is customary for one of SGA’s two faculty advisors to be present at every senate meeting; Neither advisor was in attendance on Nov. 2. Climate Check: President Danny Nguyen placed a 10-minute...

EcoAllies take issue with CityVista recycling situation

Trinity’s hands-off approach to recycling leads to confusion at the school’s apartments

Monica Martinez, News Reporter • November 3, 2022

Recycling bins and signage adorning the Trinity campus in residence halls and academic buildings is one way the university adheres to recycling practices. Students living in on-campus residence halls have...

Previously, on SGA: Staff chats and student proposal

The following covers the meeting on Oct. 26.

Alejandra Gerlach, Managing Editor • October 28, 2022

All Student Government Association (SGA) meetings are open to the public. One student was in attendance. Climate Check: President Danny Nguyen placed a 10-minute limit on climate check in order to...

San Antonio sheriff investigates Florida governor’s migrant flight political stunt

Javier Salazar holds Ron DeSantis accountable for flights to Martha’s Vineyard

Joshua Mitra, News Reporter • October 27, 2022

Roughly 50 immigrants, primarily Venezuelan migrants, were flown out of the San Antonio airport to Martha’s Vineyard, a popular Massachusetts summer destination, on Sept. 14. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis...

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...

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

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...