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SIB, what’s that?: SDIO makes the switch to Student Inclusion and Belonging

SIB, what’s that?: SDIO makes the switch to Student Inclusion and Belonging

SDIO rebrands to a name that reflects future goals
Monica Martinez, News Reporter September 12, 2024

In June of 2023, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 17, banning diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives at publicly funded universities. Amidst this change, Trinity’s student diversity...

Sophomore Livy Charlesworth takes food from dining area

Trinity’s food is a feast of change

Over a year out from the Chartwells transition, students share thoughts on dining services
Ngoc Minh Thu Nguyen, News Reporter September 12, 2024

Mabee Dining Hall and Mabee Market, located near the first-year area, serve as the primary dining services for many Trinity students. However, they have been accused by some students of not being sufficiently...

Efforts to stop election fraud limit voting access at Trinity

Efforts to stop election fraud limit voting access at Trinity

As Texas promotes voter integrity programs across the state, Trinity students are limited in their access to voting
Keira Cahill, News Reporter September 12, 2024

With the 2024 election around the corner, the Texas state government’s crack-down on election fraud with voter integrity programs has created barriers for Trinity students working to get an on-campus...

Previously on SGA: Four new senators elected to SGA

Previously on SGA: Four new senators elected to SGA

The following covers the meeting on Sept. 11
Catherine Zarr, Editor-in-Chief September 12, 2024

CLIMATE CHECK Senator Delhagen opened the meeting by reminding everyone of the voter registration event happening on Tuesday, Sept. 17. Senator Delhagen encouraged other senators to volunteer and attend. President...

The debaters from the first event in The Conversation series (From left: Jack Moore, Brooklyn King, Will Walker, Avery Wilson)

The environment on center stage

The debate program hosts public debate on climate change policy
Colin Houston, News Editor September 12, 2024

After a long pause due to COVID-19, the Trinity University Debate program hosted a public debate in Dicke Hall last Thursday. Four debaters, forming two teams of two, argued over the merits of a carbon...

The Coates Esplanade construction through the inside windows.

There’s something afoot on the Esplanade: Spoiler alert, it’s the jackhammers

Monica Martinez, News Reporter September 5, 2024

At the beginning of each fall semester first-years are finding their way around campus. This year, however, poses a new challenge, with construction on the Coates esplanade blocking Cardiac Hill and limiting...

Student holds up paper for Trinity Tigerthon at Student Involvement Fair

Fall into campus life: discover opportunties at student involvement fair

Ngoc Minh Thu Nguyen, News Reporter September 5, 2024

On Aug. 28, hundreds of students crowded upper campus at 5:00 p.m. for the Student Involvement Fair (SIF) sponsored by Student Engagement and Development. Throughout the years, a significant emphasis...

Health Services after COVID-19

Health Services after COVID-19

Policy changes at TU Health Services spark questions among students
Keira Cahill, News Reporter September 5, 2024

As students moved into Trinity for the fall semester, many were handed a flier from the Health Center. “Have a 103 fever? Severe symptoms?” the flier said. “Come to the Health Center!” The letter...

Previously, on SGA: Brushing up on the Bylaws

Previously, on SGA: Brushing up on the Bylaws

The following covers the meeting on Sept. 4.
Samara Gerstle, Managing Editor September 5, 2024

Before beginning the meeting, Senior senator Harrison Tinker took attendance and President Joy Areola welcomed everyone back. She went on to introduce the agenda, and opened the floor to senators for climate...

Housing selection proves difficult for rising juniors

Housing selection proves difficult for rising juniors

Some students left in first-year hall, some left without housing at all
Monica Martinez, News Reporter April 25, 2024

After changes to upper-division housing selection, some rising juniors were left with only a historically first-year residence hall as an option. After the remaining rooms in City Vista (CV) were gone...

Pathways cut in switch to four-credit classes

Pathways cut in switch to four-credit classes

Most students to take five fewer classes under the new system
Sierra Goode, News Reporter April 25, 2024

On April 18, Trinity announced changes to the core curriculum in an email. These changes include eliminating the discovery, waiving the fitness requirement for student-athletes and reducing the Written...

New course to prepare the next gen of Trinity students

New course to prepare the next gen of Trinity students

GNED 1111: New life lab to usher in the first-year class going forward
Joshua Mitra, News Reporter April 25, 2024

Although the availability of many classes may fluctuate each year, the arrival of General Education 1111 this fall is the culmination of meticulous planning and preparation by Trinity’s administration. Jamie...