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Previously, on SGA: Four. Hours. Long.

Previously, on SGA: Four. Hours. Long.

Ava Peinhardt, Managing Editor March 9, 2024

This covers the SGA meeting held on March 6. Climate Check: Sophomore Senator Khushi Kakadia brought attention to overactive sprinklers along Beneski Parkway, asking who she should contact. President...

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News Brief: The new Title IX and EEO director at Trinity

Harper Horn-Clegg, News Reporter March 7, 2024

Nicole Monsibais, Trinity’s new Title IX and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) full-time coordinator, will be the second person on campus to fill the position. Monsibais will begin March 11, taking...

Laundry thief caught: Students aid in investigation

Laundry thief caught: Students aid in investigation

TUPD thanks student witnesses for their help in catching the thief
Sierra Goode, News Reporter March 7, 2024

Two weeks ago, a man entered Verna McLean Residence Hall using a student’s Tiger Card and took clothes from the lost and found. The following day, the Trinity University Police Department (TUPD) caught...

To test or not to test? Trinity’s test-optional rule

To test or not to test? Trinity’s test-optional rule

Trinity to continue their test-optional policy for applications for next three years
Monica Martinez, News Reporter March 7, 2024

With universities like Dartmouth and Yale announcing their renewed requirement for standardized testing in fall 2025, the question of what Trinity would do was up in the air. However, this January, Trinity...

Dr. Ruth J. Simmons spoke with President Beasley during a Friday keynote.

Roots Commission tells the truth about history

Researchers elucidate the university’s history with white supremacy
Sarah Fisher, Editor-in-Chief March 7, 2024

On Feb. 29 and March 1, Trinity University hosted “Rooting Trinity University’s History: Past, Present & Future,” a series of lectures and discussions that marked the culmination of a project...

One of many condom stations with flyers in Coates Student Center

Dispensing both condoms and knowledge

Trinity’s next step in sexual heath with the San Antonio AIDS Foundation
Joshua Mitra, News Reporter February 29, 2024

Health and Wellness Services have recently introduced condom dispensers in bathrooms and student residential areas on campus to promote safe sex, increasing students’ access to contraceptives throughout...

What’s fizzin? An opportunity to share your thoughts

What’s fizzin? An opportunity to share your thoughts

Another anonymous form of social media joins the campus ranks
Monica Martinez, News Reporter February 29, 2024

Last week, many Trinity students began using Fizz, an anonymous discussion-based app similar to Reddit. Trinity students were able to both use the app and be paid by Fizz to repost them on Instagram or...

Counseling services forms HELLO, a new discussion group

Counseling services forms HELLO, a new discussion group

The group focuses on improving student communication skills post-pandemic
Sierra Goode, News Reporter February 29, 2024

On Feb. 23, HELLO, a new discussion group, had its first meeting in the counseling services building. Created by counseling services, the group aims to build participants’ social and communication skills...

Students enjoying the Black Essence Festival  looking at informational posters

Black Essence Festival energizes community

Modifications are made to the third festival in the now-yearly event
Harper Horn-Clegg, News Reporter February 29, 2024

Trinity’s Black Student Union (BSU), in collaboration with Trinity Diversity Connection (TDC), hosted the third Black Essence Festival on Prassel Lawn this past weekend. They introduced informational...

Previously, on SGA: Dining and ResLife and Block Party and SGA allocation increase and constitutional review, oh my!

Previously, on SGA: Dining and ResLife and Block Party and SGA allocation increase and constitutional review, oh my!

Sarah Fisher, Editor-in-Chief February 29, 2024

This SGA meeting took place on February 28th, 2024 Climate Check Senior Senator Lucy Orosco asked if anything could be done about the very old library charging ports, and President Danny Nguyen notified...

Trinity’s Major Declaration Day slated for a sequel

Trinity’s Major Declaration Day slated for a sequel

The “momentous” celebration has the potential to become a new tradition
Joshua Mitra, News Reporter February 22, 2024

Major Declaration Day returns to Trinity’s Magic Stones today, Friday, Feb 23, from 3-4 p.m. to transcend the success of last year’s first event. Focused on improving upon the previous year, Academic...

The new Farmer's Fridge vending machine, located on the bottom floor of the CSI, is a 24-hour option for students to buy fresh food.

Fresh from the vending machine: The new Farmer’s Fridge

Trinity aims to offer convenient, fresh foods with a vending machine in CSI
Sierra Goode, News Reporter February 22, 2024

Trinity has opened up a new health and freshness-focused vending machine in the Center for Science and Innovation (CSI) to promote convenience and sustainability, provide healthy options 24/7 and meet...