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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...

Addiction Awareness Club Color

Fall brings Addiction Awareness Association and narcan training

Students to offer new avenues for harm reduction on campus
Harper Horn-Clegg, News Reporter April 25, 2024

In the upcoming fall semester, the Addiction Awareness Association (AAA), an organization committed to education, advocacy and harm reduction, will join Trinity’s campus. Founded by students at Vanderbilt...

Joy Areola wins in SGA president runoff election

Joy Areola wins in SGA president runoff election

SGA conducts first-ever presidential runoff after debate over meaning of ‘majority’
Monica Martinez, News Reporter April 18, 2024

In the week preceding election announcements, students voted and advocated for SGA senate, vice president and president candidates. Shortly after, an email from current SGA President Danny Nguyen announced...

Previously, on SGA: The final four hours

Previously, on SGA: The final four hours

Ava Peinhardt, Managing Editor April 18, 2024

The following covers the meeting on April 17 USO Funding Rec Sports – Requesting $218,100 Recreation Sports presented their funding request for $218,000, hoping to increase the resources available...

Charting new courses for dining

Charting new courses for dining

Chartwells first year at Trinity presented a learning process for all
Joshua Mitra, News Reporter April 18, 2024

Chartwells’ arrival as Trinity’s dining provider headlined with the promise of providing more sustainability. One year after making this promise, opinions from the student body have been mixed regarding...

Book Festival brings authors and readers together

Book Festival brings authors and readers together

Those attending the festival share the benefits of celebrating books
Sierra Goode, News Reporter April 11, 2024

Tomorrow San Antonio will host over 90 authors in its 12th public annual Book Festival at the Central Library. The San Antonio Book Festival (SABF) is a free public event where visitors can talk to authors,...