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Previously, on SGA: RSO stimulus approved and funding debacles

Previously, on SGA: RSO stimulus approved and funding debacles

Sarah Fisher, Editor-in-Chief October 13, 2023

Officer Reports: President Danny Nguyen opened the meeting with an announcement about the upcoming “media day” for SGA and reminders about the donor breakfast and tailgate on alumni weekend, as...

Local astrophotographer and amateur astronomer Robert Reeves spoke about the moon at a talk hosted by the American Astronomical Society.

Reach for the sky

University prepares for annular eclipse with a variety of events
Monica Martinez, News Reporter October 12, 2023

Tomorrow, for the first time since 1940, San Antonio residents will find themselves in the path of an annular solar eclipse. To commemorate the occasion, Trinity launched their first-ever Space Week with...

Claire King, first-year neuroscience and computer science double-major, is a student worker at Coates. Photo by Fredric Marmolejo

Coates student workers more visible than ever

New desk location and new dining services allow for new student opportunities
Joshua Mitra, News Reporter October 12, 2023

With all of the changes that have come alongside the recent dining provider replacement, Coates Student Center now has a forward-facing staff of student workers that began at the start of the semester....

Previously, on SGA: Bravo, Bruce Bravo

Previously, on SGA: Bravo, Bruce Bravo

Rachel Oliver, Managing Editor October 10, 2023

Before beginning the meeting, President Danny Nguyen could not find his gavel to officially call the meeting into session. It was eventually revealed that Judicial Chair Pierce Jackson was hiding the gavel,...

COVID: The never-ending policy challenge at Trinity

COVID: The never-ending policy challenge at Trinity

Now endemic, the disease continues to hinder school life with outbreaks
Joshua Mitra, News Reporter October 6, 2023

Now three years removed from the initial outbreak of COVID, the policies surrounding the disease remain a point of discussion within the community. Per current policy, health services highly encourage...

Student organization members check in at the 1869 Super Nacho Hour.

Trinity students and alumni donate $1,000,000 during 1869 Challenge

Department of alumni relations continues their success
Harper Horn-Clegg, News Reporter October 6, 2023

In the 1,869 minutes of this year’s 1869 challenge, donors — parents, alumni, students and community members — gifted a total of $1,208,066 to different areas of the Trinity community. 3,593 donations...

Counseling Services and the Oasis Room are accessible and free to all students

What’s the sitch with counseling services?

Office acknowledges rumors and looks toward the future
Monica Martinez, News Reporter October 6, 2023

In the west wing of the Coates Student Center, five full-time and three part-time counselors work, each coming from a different background and bringing those identities into their work. An increasing number...

Let’s talk about sex: AFAB sexual health

Let’s talk about sex: AFAB sexual health

Campus organizations destigmatize sexual and reproductive health care
Eve Slemp, News Reporter October 6, 2023

Betty’s Co. and other reproductive health organizations on campus provide educational and health resources for sexual education. Through upcoming informational sessions, medical appointments and spaces...

Latinx heritage marked by Viva Las Americas

Latinx heritage marked by Viva Las Americas

Numerous events planned to celebrate Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month at Trinity
Joshua Mitra, News Reporter September 28, 2023

Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 marks Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month all around the United States. In honor of this, Trinity University is celebrating the tradition in various ways, spearheaded by the Mexico,...

The SGA writes why they vote! 
L-R: Jamie Thompson, Bocar Diagana, Nina Pollak, William Ponek 
Bottom: Andrew Phillips, Kiara Fernando

Exercise your right: Registering and remembering to vote

National Voter Registration Day demystifies the voting process at Trinity
Monica Martinez, News Reporter September 28, 2023

The TU Voter Engagement Task Force, the office of the dean of students and Trinity Democracy Fellows hosted the National Voter Registration Day event on the Coates Esplanade. Federal law mandates that...

Northrup Post: From left to right:
Gavin Saunders, Zack Dudley, Robert Arsisga, Deven Kirpalani, Mattias Rytting , Morgan Ross, Sonya Patel, Elliott Huang, Molly Ruby, Camryn Sperling, Ellen Shippey, Jade Humphrey, Ivana Padron

Climate Changed takes over Trinity parking

Class addresses environmental impacts of parking lots with PARK(ing) Day
Eve Slemp, News Reporter September 28, 2023

Climate Changed, the first-year experience (FYE) class, participated in the global event, “PARK(ing) Day,” by occupying parking lots with informational stands, art and other creative ways to highlight...

New chaplain, new perspective: The assistant chaplain returns

New chaplain, new perspective: The assistant chaplain returns

Chaplain Kemp enters into Trinity’s Chapel and Spiritual Life
Harper Horn-Clegg, News Reporter September 28, 2023

Chaplain Jessica “Jess” Kemp joined chapel and spiritual life (CSL) as a part-time assistant chaplain this semester. This position has not been filled since the 1990s, and its resurrection is a response...

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