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illustration by Andrea Nebhut

Trinity Progressives, women and gender studies department talk reproductive justice

Cathy Terrace February 22, 2018

Trinity Progressives (T-Prog) hosted “Reproductive Justice 101” on Feb. 20, as the club addresses reproductive health, access and justice. About 20 people attended the discussion, which was co-sponsored...

Tim Ryan is a speaker and advocate for drug abuse awareness. Tigers for Liberty brought Ryan to campus to help educate students about the opioid crisis and how to better perceive drug abuse. Photo by Amani Canada, photo editor

Son’s OD leads Tim Ryan to clean up, advocate for drug awareness

Bobby Watson February 21, 2018

At a lecture organized by Tigers for Liberty (TFL) and the Kappa Kappa Delta fraternity, anti-heroin advocate and speaker Tim Ryan discussed his life as a former drug addict. Ryan explained how the approach...

Maria Luisa Cesar, left, is the senior policy advisor and deputy communications director for Mayor Ron Nirenberg. Cesar was one of five panelists, joined by Diego Bernal, center, Brencia Berry, George Rodriguez and Ana Sandoval to discuss local issues and politics. The event was moderated by sophomore Travis Boyd, right. photo by Amani Canada, photo editor.

#2MinuteCivics promotes upcoming elections

Bobby Watson February 21, 2018

Tigers for Liberty (TFL), Trinity Progressives (T-Prog), The Contemporary, and the off-campus organization MOVE San Antonio hosted #2MinuteCivics, a crash course in local issues, to prepare attendees...

Tune in each week for Kathleen Creedon's SGA summaries. SGA meets at 6 p.m. on Mondays in the Waxahachie Room in Coates University Center.

Previously, on SGA: Stop … Honor Time

Kathleen Creedon February 20, 2018

CAMPUS CLIMATE CHECK Junior senator Sarosha Hemani reported instances of creepy men in the City Vista parking lots, as well as the parking lot by Lightner residence hall. President Amulya Deva, junior,...

In the construction of CSI, Trinity gained $50 million. The university plans to maintain its debt through a 30-year plan. Photo by Chloe Sonnier, staff photographer

How does Trinity handle its debt?

Bobby Watson February 15, 2018

According to Trinity's financial statements, the university gained $50 million in additional debt in connection to the construction of the Center for Sciences and Innovation. However, Trinity has a 30-year...

Photo by Chloe Sonnier, staff photographer

Students, faculty transcribe black history in library

Jordan Bruce February 15, 2018

People came from all around the Trinity community to help make a difference and recognize the historical influence of Frederick Douglass. Claudia Stokes, chair of the English department and organizer of...

Graphic by Liz Day, graphics editor

Theft on campus proven to be unfounded

Bobby Watson February 15, 2018

Thirty-two thefts have been reported and filed since the beginning of fall 2017. However, most thefts reported on campus are unfounded, as many are the cause of misplaced or lost items. “A complaint...

Recovery meals are offered to students once health services diagnoses them with the flu. Meals include.  Photo by Amani Canada, photo editor

Aramark, health services work together to help sick students

Bobby Watson February 14, 2018

Influenza strain A has been extraordinarily harmful this year in comparison to past years and has been highly contagious due to a lower rate of effectiveness of the flu vaccine. “Every day in clinic...

Tune in each week for Kathleen Creedon's SGA summaries. SGA meets at 6 p.m. on Mondays in the Waxahachie Room in Coates University Center.

Previously, on SGA: It’s Easy as QEP

Kathleen Creedon February 14, 2018

CAMPUS CLIMATE CHECK Sophomore senator Simone Washington raised concern about the difficulty international students find in trying to get U.S. jobs and internships. The senate decided to create a committee...

Luis Martínez, director of entrepreneurship, welcomes students interested in creating a business to contact his office. Photo by Chloe Sonnier

Department encourages on-campus businesses

Noelle Barrera February 11, 2018

According to Article O Section 3 of the student handbook, students are not allowed to sell merchandise, products or services on campus. However, the university permits students affiliated with the entrepreneurship...

Burning Questions: And on the First Day, We Created a Q&A

Burning Questions: And on the First Day, We Created a Q&A

Kathleen Creedon February 8, 2018

Is there a weekly comic strip in the Trinitonian? We have a bi-weekly comic strip in our Opinion section, created by staff illustrator Andrea Nebhut. Can you deliver the Trinitonian to faculty inboxes? We’ll...

Members of the Coalition for Respect table in Coates University Center. The group has been raising awareness and advocating for more intimate conversations about assault on campus. Photo provided by the Coalition for Respect.

Coalition for Respect circulates sexual assault survey

Kathleen Creedon February 7, 2018

The Coalition for Respect is circulating its annual survey on sexual assault, which administrators hope will help improve the campus climate surrounding sexual assault. Last year’s report indicates...