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No more junior/senior meal plan

No more junior/senior meal plan

Trinity Dining alters the meal plans offered to students for upcoming school year
Samara Gerstle, Managing Editor February 15, 2025

On Thursday, Feb. 13, Trinity Dining sent out an email to students outlining changes to the meal plans for the 2025-2026 school year. The changes included raising prices, lowering the overall amount of...

The freshly renovated Esplanade contains new lights, planters and seating.

Construction completed

The new and improved Esplanade reopens this week being closed for a semester
Keira Cahill, News Reporter February 14, 2025

The Coates Esplanade, the open space near Coates Student Center on upper campus, is officially opening on February 14 after Trinity closed it during the fall semester. The changes include new sidewalks,...

The end of an era: TigerPaws gets replaced

The end of an era: TigerPaws gets replaced

Trinity switches to Workday Student for upcoming registration cycle
Monica Martinez, News Reporter February 14, 2025

A software company, Colleague, created TigerPAWS in the late 1990s, serving thousands of Trinity students during their college careers. To update and modernize university systems, students, faculty and...

Swept under the rug: Dormitories left uncleaned for months on end

Swept under the rug: Dormitories left uncleaned for months on end

Kat McKinney, News Reporter February 14, 2025

From late October to February, dorm buildings at Trinity went without the scheduled bi-monthly cleaning services. While the gap in service raised concerns among students, services resumed last week. The...

Previously, on SGA: MSA, Volleyball and Formula Racing funded

Previously, on SGA: MSA, Volleyball and Formula Racing funded

Adom Richards, Opinion Columnist February 14, 2025

FUNDING REQUESTS The Muslim Student Association requested $7,172 for iftar events during Ramadan. Since Trinity Dining is limited for students who observe Ramadan, MSA hosts iftar, the fast-breaking evening...

Mike Capuano (left) and Joe Heck (middle) responding to questions from Kyle Gillette (right)

Going across the aisle

Congress to Campus promotes collaborative dialogue
Monica Martinez, News Reporter February 11, 2025

On Feb. 4, former congressmen Mike Capuano of Massachusetts and Joe Heck of Nevada came to campus as a part of The Conversation, a new series dedicated to fostering constructive dialogue and productive...

Post-construction Einstein Bros at Coates

At yeast the bagels are back

Einstein Bagels in Coates Student Center reopens after closing for some renovations
Keira Cahill, News Reporter February 6, 2025

After closing in December 2024 for renovations, the Einstein Bros bagel company in the Coates Student Center is back up and running. The updates included new paint, a renovated storefront and the removal...

Previously, on SGA: RSOs gain access to Canva Pro

Previously, on SGA: RSOs gain access to Canva Pro

Adom Richards, Opinion Columnist February 6, 2025

CLIMATE CHECK Senior Senator Pierce Jackson reported that the lights at the tennis courts had been restored and that the electronic billboards would finish installation over the weekend. First-year...

Courtesy photo of Maria Raper

Remembering Diane Persellin’s impact: “a mover and a shaker”

Monica Martinez, News Reporter February 6, 2025

The basement of the Margarite B. Parker Chapel has been the home to the Trinity Handbell Ensemble since its inception in 1977. Passing by the classroom, you will see handbells of various sizes and sounds...

Previously, on SGA: Funding for business department denied

Previously, on SGA: Funding for business department denied

Adom Richards, Opinion Columnist January 31, 2025

The following covers the meeting on Jan. 29. CLASS OF 2028 SENATOR VACANCY SGA elected a first-year senator to fill a vacancy. Kate Gregory, William Regan, Eva Smith, Andrew Cersonek, Gabe Irvine,...

Thomas laundry room

Thomas laundry room takes a fiery turn

Fire caused by a clothing dryer in Thomas Hall sparks concerns about facilities management and safety
Keira Cahill, News Reporter January 30, 2025

Late last semester in the midst of finals, a fire started in the third floor Bruce Thomas Hall dryers. The incident caused the fire alarm to go off in the Thomas and Camille Lightner Residence Halls, forcing...

immigration

What Trump’s immigration policy means for campus

Kat McKinney, News Reporter January 30, 2025

The inauguration of President Trump last week on Jan. 20 sparked renewed concern among Trinity University students. Trump’s previously uncertain immigration plans are beginning to take shape through...