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Trinity gains new momentum: Vanessa Beasley arrives

Trinity’s 20th president’s first steps on campus come with other historic firsts

Logan Crews, Editor-in-Chief • September 1, 2022

Before she had ever dreamed of being the president of Trinity University, Vanessa Beasley stood in front of Vanderbilt University’s first-year housing with two suitcases in hand. She had just driven...

A tiger can change its stripes: Tigers Against Aramark rebrands to Tigers For Ethical Dining

Tigers for Ethical Dining advocate for positive change in the dining experience

Monica Martinez, News Reporter • September 1, 2022

Student organization Tigers Against Aramark (TAA) rebranded to Tigers For Ethical Dining (TFED) in July 2022 as they communicated with Trinity administration during the Request for Proposal (RFP) process....

Previously on SGA: Everything but the kitchen sink.

The following covers the meeting on August 24.

Alejandra Gerlach, Managing Editor • August 31, 2022

All Student Government Association (SGA) meetings are open to the public. 13 first-year students were in attendance at the first meeting of the school year. Climate Check: Sophomore Senator Ella...

News Brief: New President Announced

Logan Crews, Editor-in-Chief • June 1, 2022

The 20th president of Trinity University was announced via video address on Tuesday, May 31. Vanessa Beasley will be stepping in to replace Danny Anderson, former university president, who departed this...

Previously, on SGA: Divest Trinity resolution adopted

Logan Crews, Editor-in-chief • April 28, 2022

Climate Check First-year Ani Siva began Climate Check with a concern brought forth by Miller and Calvert residents about students destroying exit signs in their residence halls. A Residential Life Coordinator...

Tradition transition: New and old traditions in the time of COVID

Dean Brown speaks on how traditions are changing and his plans for the future

Abby Power, News reporter • April 28, 2022

Storied traditions have become an integral part of the collegiate culture in the United States. At Trinity University and other institutions across the world, traditions, like many other aspects of life,...

City Vista apartments reopen for the 2022-2023 school year

Rising seniors express frustrations over housing options

Emma Utzinger, News Reporter • April 28, 2022

Since the spring of 2021, City Vista apartments have been closed, undergoing repairs and renovations from damages sustained during that year’s winter storm. After rooms had already been assigned, City...

Eco Allies presents divestment resolution to Student Government Association

Latest climate change report urges the world to reduce fossil fuel emissions

Ivanna Bass Caldera, News Reporter • April 28, 2022

On April 4, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released the third installment of their Sixth Assessment Report, which focused on how to mitigate the impacts of climate change. The report...

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

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

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 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....