Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.9, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Trinitonian The Student News Site of Trinity University ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://trinitonian.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Stories - [Reminding you that your life is full of good things](https://trinitonian.com/2024/09/12/reminding-you-that-your-life-is-full-of-good-things/) - Since the moment I left in May, I anxiously waited to be back on campus. Not because I don’t love being home — I do. I have cultivated a life here, and compared to the solitude and silence of sitting in my house with my siblings gone, a jam-packed schedule full of work and social - [News brief: Not to worry, Trinity’s… clean?](https://trinitonian.com/2024/11/21/news-brief-not-to-worry-trinitys-clean/) - From Herndon’s sewage leaks to the ever-present threat of mold in the Laundry room, Trinity University’s sanitation has been under scrutiny. On Sunday, the Trinitonian’s managing editor and opinion editor conducted an investigation of campus cleanliness by scanning frequented areas with a black light. Visiting areas like Elizabeth Huth Coates Library’s third-floor bathroom and secluded - [Less is always going to be more](https://trinitonian.com/2024/11/14/less-is-always-going-to-be-more/) - These past couple of weeks, I’ve been running around constantly. I was at a media convention with the Trinitonian over Halloween; we decided the Saturday we got back to cover the election in Bexar county; we were up until 6 a.m. on Wednesday finishing it. Working is all I’ve been doing — what I know - [There are no good decisions this election season](https://trinitonian.com/2024/02/01/there-are-no-good-decisions-this-election-season/) - And just like that, the arrival of 2024 marks the release of Biden v. Trump: the sequel. But this time, the villains are bigger, badder and more thirsty for revenge than ever before. This time, there is barely even the semblance of a reluctant, lesser-of-two-evils hero. Joe Biden has made himself awfully difficult to tolerate - [Thank you to the athletics department](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/29/thank-you-to-the-athletics-department/) - While at Trinity, many people anchor their identity to something — around theater, a club, a sport. But then there are some people who don’t latch on to something, instead, choosing to carry a passion with them. That was us. Passion can be a great driver in your life. But it doesn’t mean much if - [Trinity affected by nationwide Canvas data breach](https://trinitonian.com/2026/05/07/trinity-part-of-nationwide-canvas-data-breach/) - Instructure, Canvas's parent company, shut down all servers following a cyberattack on many of its sites, Trinity Information Technology Services announced to students, faculty and staff on May 7. Service returned later the same day. Across the country, universities have reported being part of a 3.75 terabyte data breach targeting educational institutions that use Canvas. - [GUEST: Our Success Story: Cat Alliance Trinity’s addendum to ‘We shouldn’t be glorifying outdoor cats’](https://trinitonian.com/2026/05/05/guest-our-success-story-cat-alliance-trinitys-addendum-to-we-shouldnt-be-glorifying-outdoor-cats/) - “We shouldn’t be glorifying outdoor cats” was as much of a surprise to our organization as it was to the rest of campus. Admittedly, the initial reaction was one of anxiety. As the central example of the column, we feared that the criticism of feral cat colonies was also an indication of discontent with our - [A farewell to the job that has changed my life](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/29/a-farewell-to-the-job-that-has-changed-my-life/) - When I joined the Trinitonian in the fall of my senior year, I was expecting a fun side gig. I knew I enjoyed writing, and was curious to explore (and get paid!) to do it — but I did not expect just how much I would grow to love it. It’s become a cornerstone of - [It’s the people I'll miss, not the paper](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/30/its-the-people-i-will-miss-not-the-paper/) - If I were a perfect editor-in-chief, I’d focus this goodbye letter on the Trinitonian. I’d talk about the staff bonding at late night production nights, the excitement of running around for a story, the adrenaline of constantly being on-call for breaking news or backlash. But I’d be lying if I were to tell you that - [The memories are happening right now!](https://trinitonian.com/2026/05/01/the-memories-are-happening-right-now/) - When I look back at the last four years, I think about drinks at my friend’s house on East Mulberry Avenue, joking and playing card games. I think about late nights joking in the newsroom with people that I don’t just call my co-workers, but my friends. And even though the food is terrible, I - [Keep fighting the good fight](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/30/keep-fighting-the-good-fight/) - Every week, they’re lurking. Our reporters, columnists, photographers, editors and illustrators keep their ears to the ground for budding stories. And every time, they’ve delivered. We have a lot to be grateful for. We’ve broken several records this year, won more awards than we can even hold with four hands and broken - [Less choice, more expensive meal plans](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/30/less-choice-more-expensive-meal-plans/) - Here at Trinity, the administration takes pride in offering an education that promotes critical thinking and independent decision-making. Yay! Unless, of course, that choice involves where to eat and how much to reasonably pay. Suddenly, you and your wallet don’t get a choice. Trinity’s three-year residency requirement already restricts where students live, forcing mandatory residency - [GUEST: Trinity betrays its own values by denying prof tenure](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/30/guest-trinity-betrays-its-own-values-by-denying-prof-tenure/) - I am a Trinity alumna, class of ‘96, and have donated to this institution every single year since graduation. My daughter is also a Trinity graduate, and had Sajida Jalalzai as a professor. She described her as one of the best she ever had. The decision to deny Jalalzai tenure is a disgrace, and I - [From minor to major: WGSS at Trinity](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/30/from-minor-to-major-wgss-at-trinity/) - Since 1989, Trinity has offered women’s and gender studies (WAGS) as a minor, and 37 years later, it is on its way to becoming a major. Though the major still requires approval from the Board of Trustees, the Faculty Assembly approved a proposal on April 17 to offer a major in women’s, gender and sexuality - [Celebrating their achievements for a lifetime](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/30/celebrating-their-achievements-for-a-lifetime/) - On the morning of May 16, Thad Heartfield and Craig Barry will walk across the graduation stage in Laurie Auditorium. Thad Heartfield is the father of Aidan Heartfield, 22, who died on July 4, 2025 in the Guadalupe River flooding. Craig Barry is the father of Braxton Barry, 22, who died on Jan. 10 of - [Holi brings a color powder shower to campus](https://trinitonian.com/2026/03/31/holi-brings-a-color-powder-shower-to-campus/) - On March 20 around 4 p.m, a group of about 10 Trinity students stood on Prassel lawn, setting up speakers, laying out packs of colorful powder and filling empty trash cans with water. They were members of Trinity’s South Asian Student Association (SASA), setting up for Holi, an annual South Asian festival. Nirvan Pithadia, sophomore - [Open letter to the administration](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/08/open-letter-to-the-administration/) - It’s getting colder at Trinity — but I’m not talking about the weather. For the last few months, I’ve been doing some investigative reporting on campus, and there’s a phrase that keeps cropping up in my interviews: “Everyone’s scared.” They’re scared to speak out. They’re afraid that speaking out will cost them their jobs. Faculty - [The Women of Bexar County have a message](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/09/the-women-of-bexar-county-have-a-message/) - In a northwest San Antonio storefront, a blind pug waddles past a large “Beto for Governor” sign, while Chair of Bexar County Democrats Michelle Lowe Solis types away in her back office. 25 minutes across town, an old huskie lounges next to a cardboard cutout of Donald Trump as Chair of Bexar County Republicans Kris - [On Your Marks, Get Set, Drink!](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/09/on-your-marks-get-set-drink/) - When schedules align, the backyard of Ash Meckel, senior economics major, converts into a meeting space for the Beer Run Club, a non-Trinity-affiliated organization. Each time, club members dash a mile loop and reunite afterward for dinner — and beer, for those 21+ — at a local spot, offering a sense of community through shared - [Not your mom’s grocery list](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/09/not-your-moms-grocery-list/) - Calm music, collages and community provide a momentary escape from academic chaos for the Bullet Journaling Club each Monday at 5:30 p.m. in Dicke Hall 116. Members use communal art supplies to plan their week, creatively express themselves and document their lives. Although its name may appear deceiving, bullet journaling has no connection with weapons - [April showers bring TULA flowers](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/15/april-showers-bring-tula-flowers/) - Filled with games, dancing and traditional Mexican foods, Trinity University Latino Association (TULA) hosted their annual Primavera Festival on April 2 at Prassel Lawn. Put on each year, the event celebrates the spring weather and serves as a small break to destress before finals season begins. Excited students lined up for El Chistoso Elotes, who - [Sidewalk: TGIF... Thank God It's Fiesta!](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/15/sidewalk-tgif-thank-god-its-fiesta/) - What are your Fiesta Traditions? Clarissa de la Garcia, senior computer science major, from San Antonio “Typically, my family and I will go to [Fiesta’s] Oyster Bake … Oyster Bake is the big one with a carnival and Tejano music. They have rock, a lot of really good food and a Ferris wheel. It’s just - [Sidewalk: Up to explore arts galore](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/18/sidewalk-up-to-explore-arts-galore/) - Ryan Lorente, sophomore biochemistry major How has your experience in the art market been? “I really like it. I feel like this year, everyone is very, very creative. My friends and I got matching pinky rings, and it’s really nice to see them. I sold work at the market last year, so to see it - [Digital defenders: tiny but mighty](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/20/digital-defenders-tiny-but-mighty/) - Laptops? Check. Snacks? Check. Dedication? Check — That’s all the cybersecurity club needs to solve complex hacking questions in biweekly international competitions. Despite their comparatively small size at five team members, their efforts have gotten them far. Currently, they’re ranked No. 19 in the nation. Every other Saturday afternoon, the club meets in the Center - [An Undebatable Friendship](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/22/an-undebatable-friendship/) - When many Trinity students are hunkered in their rooms studying, the Trinity University Debate Team is flying around the country, preparing arguments and prepping debate notes. Fresh off their two biggest competitions, the team’s co-captains – graduating senior Ruth Patterson and Brooklyn (BK) King, junior political science and economics double-major – are surrounded by debate. - [Make way for purple martins!](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/22/bird-house-by-cv/) - On the route from City Vista to Elizabeth Huth Coates Library on Beneski Parkway, a structure stands out amongst the trees and red brick buildings. A tall white pole is topped by two metal rings, holding 11 large white baubles. The structure is the purple martin birdhouse, installed in 2011 by Mike Scully, a North - [Earth Day the Trinity way](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/29/earth-day-the-trinity-way/) - On April 22, the Trinity community came together at the Magic Stones to celebrate Earth Day through a campus market. Walking past the stones, two students handed out toothpicks and cardboard tubs of fresh fruit. Past them, tables were filled with local crochet vendors, free plants and Trinity green clubs like the Trinity Bee Club - [Submerged in San Antonio's waters](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/29/submerged-in-san-antonios-waters/) - On April 20, Trinity’s public history class held a collaborative workshop on the 1921 San Antonio Flood in the Elizabeth Huth Coates Library. From 4-5 p.m, visitors weighed in on the exhibits, offering feedback to students navigating design challenges. On Sept. 9, 1921, seven to 14 inches of rainfall poured down on the near west - [A song and an ode to Trinity](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/30/a-song-and-an-ode-to-trinity/) - In my senior year in high school, I performed a solo at a choir showcase. Singing a solo had required a lot of self-growth, especially when just four years prior, I bombed a performance so hard that I almost gave up singing altogether. My senior year I sang one of my favorite songs in the - [What will Trinity look like in 2046?](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/29/what-will-trinity-look-like-in-2046/) - At an open house in Skyline on April 22, Trinity unveiled the first iteration of its new campus master plan as a part of its broader “Ready, Set, Rise” strategic plan. While presenters stressed that the proposals were not final and would be revised based on community feedback, the plans gave an idea of the - [From students to lifesavers](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/29/from-students-to-lifesavers/) - What was once inaccessible to students at Trinity is now available right in the heart of campus. At the back of the 3rd floor of Elizabeth Huth Coates Library, any student can now access overdose reversing medication naloxone for free. Additionally, dispensers will be added to Automated External Defibrillator boxes this summer, making it available - [SAAC organizes annual breast cancer fundraisers on campus](https://trinitonian.com/2013/11/08/saac-organizes-annual-breast-cancer-fundraisers-on-campus/) - Students walking around campus wearing t-shirts and tank tops sporting the phrase "may the breast team win" are doing more than simply making a fashion statement. They are participating in the Student Athlete Advisory Committee breast cancer awareness program. The SAAC is a small, student-run organization made up of one to two members from each - [Men’s soccer splits opening weekend of the new season](https://trinitonian.com/2013/09/06/mens-soccer-splits-opening-weekend-of-the-new-season/) - The men's soccer team suffered a 2-0 loss last Friday evening to Luther College. This was their first home opener defeat in four years. Originally ranked eighth out of all Division III soccer teams in the nation, the Trinity men were taken aback by two goals early in the first quarter by the unranked Luther - [Trinity alumna gets hired for U.S. Olympic Committee position](https://trinitonian.com/2013/09/06/trinity-alumna-gets-hired-for-u-s-olympic-committee-position/) - Looking for a department at Trinity that provides proven success? The sports management program, spearheaded by Jacob Tingle, has nurtured prodigies now working with outstanding organizations such as the United States Olympic Committee. Recent graduate Veronica Oviedo '13 is currently working at a similar year-long internship with the Olympic Committee in Colorado Springs where she - [Football team starts season with big victory on the road](https://trinitonian.com/2013/09/13/football-team-starts-season-with-big-victory-on-the-road/) - Trinity Football had its first game of the season on Saturday against Howard Payne University in Brownsville, Texas. After winning 47-29 for their first victory, the Tigers felt confident. "It was a good feeling to get the first game. The guys played hard and executed the plan well," said defensive line assistant coach Paul Michalak. - [Men's soccer dominates conference competition with home wins over Centenary and Austin College](https://trinitonian.com/2013/10/04/tiger-soccer-strikes-again/) - On Friday evening, Trinity men's soccer played Centenary College, coming out with an 8-0 win. This was followed by a Sunday night performance against Austin College, which also concluded with a 7-0 win. Both matches were at home. On Friday evening, the Tiger men tied for a season high in goals scored for one game. - [Trinity first year breaks world records in trap and skeet; shoots for 2016](https://trinitonian.com/2013/09/13/trinity-first-year-breaks-world-records-in-trap-and-skeet-shoots-for-2016/) - Josh Poole is a shooting star in the world of trap and skeet. A first year with only a month of campus life under his belt, Josh has already set world records as a collegiate athlete. Shooting the first perfect score in the National Skeet Shooting Association Collegiate World Championship history, Poole is also the - [Women's soccer sweeps weekend with shutouts](https://trinitonian.com/2013/09/20/womens-soccer-sweeps-weekend-with-shutouts/) - The Trinity women's soccer team kept their winning streak going with two victories this past weekend, both at home. On Friday evening the Tiger women played University of Texas-Tyler for a 2-0 win. This was Texas-Tyler's first loss of the season, which leaves the Tigers ranked first in the Western Region and the Patriots fifth. - [Football team starts off slow, but rides strong second half to defeat Sul Ross State 33-6 at home](https://trinitonian.com/2013/09/27/football-team-starts-off-slow-but-rides-strong-second-half-to-defeat-sul-ross-state-33-6-at-home/) - After losing to Texas Lutheran University last week, the Tiger football team returned home to win their game against Sul Ross State University on Saturday afternoon, 33-6. This leaves the Tigers at 2-1 for their season standing while Sul Ross currently stands at 0-3. Last year's game was the first time since 1981 that the - [Trinity athletics struck by new policy on concussions](https://trinitonian.com/2013/09/20/trinity-athletics-struck-by-new-policy-on-concussions/) - The athletics department at Trinity has changed their concussion policy significantly over the years. The most recent edition, written by head athletics trainer Mark Powell, has been developed in order to protect athletes of all sports and ability ranges, placing their health at the utmost priority. "Prior to rewriting our concussion policy here at Trinity, - [Trinity cross country braves bad weather to finish at UTSA's Ricardo Romo Classic](https://trinitonian.com/2013/09/27/trinity-cross-country-braves-bad-weather-to-finish-at-utsas-ricardo-romo-classic/) - Last Friday, Sept. 20, the men's and women's cross country teams competed in the University of Texas-San Antonio Ricardo Romo Classic at the National Shooting Complex in San Antonio. Despite rainy conditions, both men's and women's teams completed the five-kilometer distance. "The times were slower, but that's to be expected with heavy rains and a - [Men's golf team wins the Al Jones Memorial Tournament](https://trinitonian.com/2013/10/04/mens-golf/) - Men's golf brought home a victory at the Al Jones Memorial Tournament, held at University of Texas-Tyler's Cascades Country Club. The Tigers shot a final round of 294 on Tuesday to leave with the win. The Tigers were tied for first after the first day of the tournament with the UT-Tyler "B" team at 292. - [Cross country finishes strong in recent meets](https://trinitonian.com/2013/10/27/cross-country-finishes-strong-in-recent-meets/) - The Trinity men's and women's cross country teams competed in three races in the past two weeks. The first was the University of the Incarnate Word Invitational in Live Oak, Texas, on Oct. 12. This meet was followed by the Concordia Invitational in Pflugerville, Texas on Oct. 18 and the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Invitational in - [Trinity football team falls to No. 3 Mary Hardin-Baylor](https://trinitonian.com/2013/10/12/trinity-football-team-falls-to-no-3-mary-hardin-baylor/) - On Saturday afternoon, the Trinity men's football team had their second defeat of the season in Belton, Texas, against the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Crusaders, losing 49-7. The Crusaders have now won 39 consecutive regular season games, while this loss drops the Trinity men to a 3-2 standing this season. Just thirteen seconds into the - [Trinity women's soccer continues its dominance with back-to-back 3-0 conference shutout wins](https://trinitonian.com/2013/10/12/trinity-womens-soccer-continues-its-dominance-with-back-to-back-3-0-conference-shutout-wins/) - The Trinity Tiger women's soccer team won two additional games during the past week, one on Sunday evening against the University of Dallas Crusaders, followed by a game Tuesday evening against the Southwestern University Pirates. The game on Sunday evening in Irving, Texas, against the Crusaders was a part of the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference. - [Tiger volleyball sweeps road weekend of conference play to clinch SCAC top seed](https://trinitonian.com/2013/11/01/tiger-volleyball-sweeps-road-weekend-of-conference-play-to-clinch-scac-top-seed/) - The Trinity University women's volleyball team played four matches this weekend, all of which ended in a victory for the Tigers. The games all took place in Sherman, Texas, as part of the SCAC Cross Divisional Championships. On Saturday, the Tiger women defeated both Centenary College (La.) and Austin College. In the game against Centenary - [Volleyball sweeps Trinity Fall Classic](https://trinitonian.com/2013/10/27/volleyball-sweeps-trinity-fall-classic/) - The Trinity women's volleyball team has had seven games in the past two weeks, six of which ended in the Tigers' favor. Beginning on Friday, Oct. 11, Trinity played Southwestern University, their rival, and won 3-2. Leading the team was libero, Leslie Green, who set a season high with nineteen digs. Bridget Bohman was the - [Trinity men's basketball splits games at Hoopsville Invitational and splits first two games back in Texas](https://trinitonian.com/2013/12/06/trinity-mens-basketball-splits-games-at-hoopsville-invitational-and-splits-first-two-games-back-in-texas/) - The Trinity University men's basketball team had four games over the course of the last two weeks. The first was against Keystone College during the Hoopsville National Invitational Classic Division III Hoops Tournament in Owings Mills, Md. on Friday, Nov. 22. The game ended in a victory for the Tigers, with their highest number of - [Volleyball team takes home its 16th SCAC title](https://trinitonian.com/2013/11/15/volleyball-team-takes-home-its-16th-scac-title/) - The Trinity University Volleyball team played and won three matches last weekend in the SCAC Championship. This was the Tigers' 16th SCAC Championship victory in the program's history. The first victory of the weekend was against Centenary College, which ended in a 3-0 victory for the Tigers. Every player on the team played in the - [Men's hoops drop their UIW exhibition](https://trinitonian.com/2013/11/15/mens-hoops-drop-their-uiw-exhibition/) - On Monday, Nov. 11, the Trinity men's basketball team was defeated by the Division I University of the Incarnate Word, 74-62. "The thing we struggled the most with was the transitions in defense and the offensive rebounds, or the second shots; those are the two areas where we didn't do as good of a job - [Football season ends with 35-7 loss at Austin College](https://trinitonian.com/2013/11/22/football-season-ends-with-35-7-loss-at-austin-college/) - On Saturday, November 16, the Trinity men's football team fell to the Austin College Kangaroos. This was the Tigers' last game of the year, and ending the season with a 35-7 loss was difficult for the team. "We played hard throughout the game and we definitely didn't give up," said junior Connor Yorloff, "We just - [Women's cross country team completes season with 20th place finish at NCAA Championships](https://trinitonian.com/2013/12/06/womens-cross-country-team-completes-season-with-20th-place-finish-at-ncaa-championships/) - The Trinity women's cross country team wrapped up their season at the NCAA Championship race on Nov. 23 in Hanover, Ind. at Hanover College. This was a 6K race for the Tiger women, and they came into the competition ranked ninth in the nation. The men did not qualify "It was an honor to be - [Coates Library will hold First Annual Book Collecting Contest](https://trinitonian.com/2014/01/24/coates-library-will-hold-first-annual-book-collecting-contest/) - Calling all book collectors! Coates Library is hosting its First Annual Undergraduate Book Collecting Contest. Participants must own a collection of physical books "“ ebooks will not be considered "“ and submit a short essay, bibliography and photograph of the collection. The collection does not have to be large (minimum 20 books), but it does - [David Heller will showcase organ at tonight's faculty recital in chapel](https://trinitonian.com/2014/01/24/david-heller-will-showcase-organ-at-tonights-faculty-recital-in-chapel/) - Tonight at 7:30 p.m. David Heller, the university organist and music department chair, will be performing on the organ in Parker Chapel. Prior to his performance, Heller answered some questions about the recital. Q: What is your background in music? A: Music has been a part of my life from early on. I began piano - [Trinity graduate starts successful cookie delivery business](https://trinitonian.com/2014/01/31/trinity-graduate-starts-successful-cookie-delivery-business/) - "Straight from the oven to your doorstep," or dormstep, is Cookie Cab. Founded by recent Trinity graduate Lauren Pepping and friend Molly Rodenberg, the business has been as hot as their cookies ever since it began just this month. Currently open for deliveries from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, they - [San Antonio Zoo celebrates its centennial anniversary](https://trinitonian.com/2014/01/31/san-antonio-zoo-celebrates-its-centennial-anniversary/) - Trinity students have made many great memories at the San Antonio Zoo, so just imagine how many memories have been made there outside of the collective Trinity brain in the zoo's 100 years of existence. This year the San Antonio Zoo commemorates its 100-year anniversary. Founded in 1914 by Colonel George W. Brackenridge, its beginnings - [Greek organizations enter orientation period](https://trinitonian.com/2014/02/07/greek-organizations-enter-orientation-period/) - Anyone walking past Miller Fountain on Friday afternoon, Jan. 31, likely saw ongoing Greek festivities. However, Bid Day was only one event in a week-long Greek celebration. Greek organizations participated in many Greek Week festivities that culminated in the so-called Greek Christmas. While recruitment kick-off began on Sept. 15, things began to get serious in - [Welcome Center construction makes headway](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/30/welcome-center-construction-makes-headway/) - Eight SGA members of all years were given a tour of the construction site for Trinity’s new Welcome Center and Event Hall by site leaders amidst student concerns regarding disruptions to walkways and distractions to studying. Before the tour, the SGA members were shown floor plans and informational sheets regarding the site’s progress and features - [Trinity’s part in sustainability](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/30/trinitys-part-in-sustainability/) - In honor of Earth Day, Trinity’s Sustainability Committee hosted an event displaying different conservation efforts from students, faculty and staff on April 22. Around 15 students and staff attended the event, and students and faculty presented five posters about their conservation projects on Trinity’s campus. Following the project display, Christine Drennon, associate professor of sociology - [We shouldn't be glorifying outdoor cats](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/30/we-shouldnt-be-glorifying-outdoor-cats/) - When I first toured Trinity before committing to the school, watching the Trinicats saunter around campus was an adorable sight. Among the beautiful trees, bushes and flowers, majestic felines only added to the scenic landscape. But as cute as they were, I couldn’t help but think that cats shouldn’t live outside. I love the Trinicats - [Momentum: The greatest show on campus](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/30/momentum-the-greatest-show-on-campus/) - Laurie Auditorium was filled with music, cheers and nonstop dancing on April 25 and April 26. The yearly schoolwide Momentum performance showcased Trinity’s dance clubs: Prowlers, Loon-E Crew, Swing Bums, Rayas Tlahuitl, Top Naach and individual dancers with styles including tap, jazz and lyrical. This year, the club decided on a circus theme. Emcees Steph - [Say goodbye to Trinity and hello to post-grad](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/29/say-goodbye-to-trinity-and-hello-to-post-grad/) - Andrea Rodriguez, senior psychology major What has been your favorite moment at Trinity? “I really love and miss my first year when I first joined Loon-E Crew. I was looking for a dance community on campus, and Loon-E definitely became my family. The dance community is just so amazing, and I love that I’ve been - [Trinity seniors leave it all on the wall](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/29/trinity-seniors-leave-it-all-on-the-wall/) - Freddy Marmolejo, senior art and communication double-major specializing in acrylics and photography, will tell you he wasn’t really an artist before he got to Trinity University. Now his work hangs on the wall of the Michael and Noémi Neidorff Art Gallery, blown up large enough for the whole room to see – a frozen moment - [Extra! Extra! Trinity Review releases spring edition](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/29/extra-extra-trinity-review-releases-spring-edition/) - The Trinity Review released their 2026 print edition on April 22, marking a celebration of student publishing, editing, art and writing across campus. Martín Rosales, junior English major, closed off his second year as co-editor-in-chief of the Trinity Review, alongside Avery Letendre, junior English and computer science double-major. The two spearheaded efforts with their editorial - [Conversations for the climate](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/29/sustainable-senators/) - From food waste to landscaping to academics, campus sustainability at Trinity is a complex and multifaceted affair. Bringing together these various initiatives is no simple task, but the Campus Sustainability Committee is creating a space for these interdisciplinary conversations. Recently, the committee organized various Earth Week events, including a fair, several lectures and climate-themed games. - [A summer of must-see movies awaits!](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/29/a-summer-of-must-see-movies-awaits/) - I love movies! I love thinking about, watching and reviewing movies more than almost anything else, and one of the most exciting parts about it is the anticipation. From seeing a casting announcement, then the teaser trailer, to finally sitting down in the theater — it is a journey I love to go on. Heading - [Double silvers for Trinity track and field](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/29/double-silvers-for-trinity-track-and-field/) - The Tigers came up short of their Outdoor Track and Field Southern Athletic Association (SAA) Championship aspirations, with both the men’s and women’s programs finishing second behind Centre College. Trinity competed at Berry College in Georgia on April 24-25, and despite missing out on the conference title in their debut season, the meet featured multiple - [Women’s tennis wins fifth straight conference title](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/29/womens-tennis-wins-fifth-straight-conference-title/) - Trinity men’s and women’s tennis traveled to Memphis, TN. for the Southern Athletic Association (SAA) tournament on April 25-26. Women’s tennis defeated No. 22 Sewanee in the SAA final 4-1 to bring home the conference title. The championship also marks their fifth consecutive conference title. After skating past No. 36 Southwestern University 4-0, men’s tennis - [Trinity golf comes up short at SAA championships](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/29/trinity-golf-comes-up-short-at-saa-championships/) - No. 15 men’s and No. 19 women’s golf competed in the SAA Championships from April 24-26 in Dickson, Tenn. Men’s golf finished third in their competition, coming up just shy of No. 11 Oglethorpe University for second place. The women’s team finished second, as No. 23 Sewanee won the championship. Because neither team won the - [Tigers fall just short in series against Rhodes](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/29/tigers-fall-just-short-in-series-against-rhodes/) - Trinity fell to the No. 22 nationally ranked Rhodes Ccollege 1-2 during their April 24-25 series. The Tigers struggled generate offense to score after the third inning on Saturday, falling 9-33-9, but bounced back in game two with a 14-4 victory over the Lynx in game two.. The Tigers run-ruled Rhodes on Sunday afternoon, coming - [Trinity softball sweeps Millsaps College at home](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/29/trinity-softball-sweeps-millsaps-college-at-home/) - Trinity softball sweeps Millsaps College at home Softball swept the series against Millsaps College, from Jackson, MS this weekend. The Tigers only gave up 1 run in their doubleheader on Saturday, winning the first game 4-1, and the second 5-0. Sunday morning celebrated a senior sendoff for the Tigers graduating seniors, and finished off the - [GUEST: Talking with a Zionist at Trinity University](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/28/guest-talking-with-a-zionist-at-trinity-university/) - On Feb. 20, I walked out of my U.S. history class, thinking of enjoying the weekend ahead of me. When thinking of my plans, I came across a small table with multiple virtual reality headsets. I am a nerd, and I love anything related to technology. I had owned an Oculus Quest 2 some time - [Paint and memory on the St. Mary’s Strip](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/22/paint-and-memory-on-the-st-marys-strip/) - For Abra Schnur, Trinity archivist and founder of the St. Mary’s Strip History Project, the Zapata mural grabbed her attention first. Her connection to the strip goes back to childhood, eye-level with the painted image of Mexican revolutionary Emiliano Zapata on the side of El Milagrito Cafe. “Art sticks to children,” Schnur said. Schnur has - [Previously, on SGA… Revised meal plan endorsed by SGA](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/26/previously-on-sga-revised-meal-plan-endorsed-by-sga/) - STAFF CHAT The Division of Finance and Administration presented their updated meal plan after receiving feedback on the latest proposal. With the new revisions, the Maroon Unlimited Plan will contain no swipe exchanges and 800 Bonus Bucks a semester, the Silver Plan will contain three weekly meal swipe exchanges and 400 Bonus Bucks a semester, - [Trinity should mandate study abroad](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/24/trinity-should-mandate-study-abroad/) - Growing up in a Mexican household, I traveled to Mexico multiple times a year. Traveling outside of the country became a norm for me. Because of the way I grew up, I was exposed to various cultures and ways of life, and I consider my travels vital to shaping the person I am becoming. When - [SGA's money is going where?](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/23/sgas-money-is-going-where/) - The Trinitonian and SGA sent out a survey on Feb. 5 asking students where they would like to see the $33,000 carryover from last semester’s Student Activity Fund (SAF) spent. Students voted for renovating green spaces, adding more printer locations and creating a food pantry. However, some survey responses said that SGA shouldn’t be responsible - [A predatory business in sheep's clothing](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/23/a-predatory-business-in-sheeps-clothing/) - I like to imagine that somewhere inside a meeting room at Trinity, there’s a circle of rich admins who meet once a year to say, “let them eat cake” as they laugh upon us in the classrooms below. One of those admins probably proclaims, “Surely they can just cut back on unnecessary luxuries, like groceries.” - [International Professor leaves Trinity following H1-B visa fees](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/23/international-professor-leaves-trinity-following-h1-b-visa-fees/) - After two semesters at Trinity, Pablo Aguilera Del Castillo, assistant professor of sociology and anthropology, is leaving the university in May. Despite eventual exemption from the Sept. 19, 2025 White House executive order, which introduced $100,000 H-1B application fees, the international faculty member resigned his position on March 16, citing concerns about institutional support and - [We’re left asking: Should we use the hammer or the scalpel?](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/22/were-left-asking-should-we-use-the-hammer-or-the-scalpel/) - One by one, around 15 students, faculty and community members shuffled into the Fiesta Room on April 15 to prepare for Trinity’s final public debate of the semester. Hosted by The Conversation at Trinity, the discussion focused on whether or not the government should provide a universal basic income (UBI) for all citizens. William Jensen, - [SGA decides to invest carryover fund into new campus utilities](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/22/sga-to-invest-33000-carryover-in-campus-improvements/) - SGA will spend a large portion of carryover from last semester on picnic tables and greater access to menstrual products, according to SGA President Omar Ratrut. This decision followed the results of a campus-wide survey sent out by the Trinitonian on Feb. 5, asking students for their opinions on where the carryover should be spent. - [Rain, Rain Go Away](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/24/rain-rain-go-away/) - Created by Kathryn McKinney with the free crossword puzzle generator from Amuse Labs - [Sidewalk: Sit back, relax and watch a sitcom](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/21/sidewalk-sit-back-relax-and-watch-a-sitcom/) - Cecilia Cavazos, sophomore accounting and finance double-major “‘Friends.’ I guess that it has a mix of everything. It’s funny, but it also has a lesson. It’s not like you’re watching complete brain rot. You’re actually seeing something relatable.” Pilar Mier, sophomore political science major “‘Suits.’ I really want to do law, so I started watching - [Superhero spring: ‘Invincible’ vs ‘The Boys’](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/21/the-spring-of-evil-superheroes-invincible-versus-the-boys/) - If I had a nickel for every time Amazon Prime released a mature, grounded superhero show based on an “evil Superman” gimmick, I’d have two nickels. That doesn’t seem like much, but it is weird that Amazon green-lit the idea twice. Viewers often compare the two — Robert Kirkman’s “Invincible” and Eric Kripke’s “The Boys.” - [Trinity's sustainability practices, or lack thereof](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/22/trinitys-sustainability-practices-or-lack-thereof/) - Back in elementary and middle school, we would have an Earth Week celebration. We’d make crafts and learn about the Earth. Our childhoods have taught us that we can learn about our role in helping the Earth. And while Trinity does celebrate Earth Week, our school does not practice sustainability effectively, and students have raised - [Who gets to forgive Ye?](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/22/who-gets-to-forgive-ye/) - Last month, Ye, formerly Kanye West, released his 12th solo album, “Bully.” Chopped-up soul samples are back, and some verses even land in that old “College Dropout” cadence that endeared many listeners to Ye in the first place. The highly transgressive bids for attention that have defined the last four years are, mercifully, absent. While - [Call it what it is: Islamophobia](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/22/call-it-what-it-is-islamophobia/) - I don’t know how I didn’t see the waves of Islamophobic comments coming after hitting publish on my story about Assistant Professor of Religion Sajida Jalalzai’s tenure denial. I was just proud of a story well-reported and written — which, after a year in the making, I still am, to an extent. But my pride - [Women’s club volleyball makes TCAC semifinals](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/22/womens-club-volleyball-makes-tcac-semifinals/) - Trinity women’s club volleyball saw its season come to an end in the Texas Collegiate Athletic Conference (TCAC) Tournament semifinals on April 11 at Northwest Vista College. The Tigers knocked off Austin Community College — a team they had previously struggled against — in the quarterfinals before falling to Palo Alto College in three sets. - [Softball earns three run-rules in series sweep](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/22/softball-earns-three-run-rules-in-series-sweep/) - Softball won all three games in their April 18-19 home series against Sewanee, maintaining their first-place spot in the SAA. The Tigers took game one on April 18 by a score of 9-1 and won game two 10-1 on the same day. Trinity completed the sweep on April 19, winning 9-0. , won all three - [Tennis ends the regular season with sweeps](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/22/tennis-ends-the-regular-season-with-sweeps/) - No. 17 Trinity men’s tennis and No. 10 women’s tennis ended the 2025-26 season on a winning streak amid rained out games. Men’s tennis beat the ranked No. 12 University of Mary Washington (UMW) on April 17, 7-0 and No. 30 Southwestern University on April 19, 6-1. Women’s tennis swept their final road games of - [Baseball comes from behind twice to win series](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/22/baseball-comes-from-behind-twice-to-win-series/) - Trinity baseball came out on top of their series at home over Sewanee, splitting their doubleheader on April 18 before finishing the weekend strong on April 19 — giving head baseball coach Tim Scannell his 900th career victory in the process. Sewanee opened the series with a 8-3 win in game one and a lead - [A longtime commitment to service](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/22/a-longtime-commitment-to-service/) - The walls of his office are plastered with plaques and ribbons recognizing his career success, but amid the many achievements, trap and skeet coach Van Boerner retrieved his most prized award: a thank-you card from a former student. He read it aloud, reflecting on his last 22 years at Trinity before retiring at the end - [My prognosis for ‘The Pitt’? Plenty of plot problems.](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/22/my-prognosis-for-the-pitt-plenty-of-plot-problems/) - Unfortunately, there were times “The Pitt” might have been in critical condition during season two. While I loved the first season, the second didn’t have the same magic, buckling under its own high standards. Despite some intriguing changes and a fine finale, “The Pitt” deals with a sophomore slump as the show reduces the female - [Islamic studies professor denied tenure, to file lawsuit](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/09/jalalzai-denied-tenure/) - After nearly nine years at Trinity, Sajida Jalalzai, assistant professor of religion, is leaving Trinity University this May. Hired on the tenure track in 2017, Provost Megan Mustain and President Vanessa Beasley denied Jalalzai tenure in February 2025, despite unanimous recommendations from the religion department and the Promotion and Tenure (P&T) Commission. Though Beasley cited - [The Trinitonian is a 41-time award-winning paper](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/16/the-trinitonian-is-a-41-time-award-winning-paper/) - The Trinitonian is excellent, literally. The independent, student-led paper received 41 awards for its work published in 2025, the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association (TIPA) announced on March 19-21 in Denton, Texas. Competing against 13 other universities in Division III, the Trinitonian took home awards for its writing, reporting, design and overall excellence in its newspaper. - [‘It feels like my voice is not heard’: Students on meal plan changes](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/16/it-feels-like-my-voice-is-not-heard-students-on-meal-plan-changes/) - Over the past two weeks, Trinity students have expressed frustration with the changes to the dining plans for the 2026-2027 academic year and the university’s lack of communication regarding them. In early April, students noticed alterations to the meal plans for next year, including price increases and a reduction in the number of meal swipe - [Previously, on SGA: Four USOs present and Mark Detterick apologizes for department’s community](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/17/previously-on-sga-four-usos-present-and-mark-detterick-apologizes-for-departments-community/) - STAFF CHAT WITH THE DIVISION OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION Mark Detterick, vice president for finance and administration, apologized for his team’s lack of communication to the student body about the meal plan changes. He provided context, saying his department wants to reimagine dining service and quality, and introduced Brittany Thompson, executive director of Hospitality and - [Previously on SGA… Senators discuss USO funding](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/09/previously-on-sga-senators-discuss-uso-funding/) - CLIMATE CHECK Sophomore Senator Andrew Cernosek said that students are unhappy with Trinity Dining’s email clarifying the meal plan changes. He said students believe more adjustments to the meal plan offerings should be made. President Omar Ratrut said that Trinity Dining will attend the SGA meeting on April 15 to discuss these issues and that - [The women behind the Pearl District’s success](https://trinitonian.com/2025/03/21/the-women-behind-the-pearl-districts-success/) - Nestled in the heart of San Antonio since 2006, the Pearl District has become one of the city’s premier destinations for retail, dining and entertainment. Within the Pearl, staple businesses are owned and operated by women entrepreneurs. Though these businesses flourished independently, they have collaborated in recent years through a woman-owned collective to drive their - [Trinity community’s reaction to Sajida Jalalzai’s tenure denial](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/16/trinity-communitys-reaction-to-sajida-jalalzais-tenure-denial/) - On April 9, the Trinitonian broke the news that Sajida Jalalzai, assistant professor of religion, was denied tenure by Trinity’s administration and will be leaving the university at the end of this semester. Following the community discussion and opinions shared with the Trinitonian through email and comment sections, the Trinitonian sent out a survey to - [Trinity and San Antonio cancel annual Cesar Chavez March for Justice](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/15/trinity-cancels-annual-cesar-chavez-events-following-sexual-abuse-allegations/) - A March 18 New York Times investigation laid out testimonies from multiple young girls and women who worked alongside Cesar Chavez in United Farm Workers (UFW), stating he had groomed and sexually abused them. Following the report, the San Antonio community has canceled all Cesar Chavez-related events. Many students and faculty at Trinity said that - [A Golden Evening](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/06/a-golden-evening/) - Made by Kathryn McKinney with the free crossword generator from Amuse Labs - [Poetic Pioneers](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/13/poetic-pioneers/) - Created by Kathryn McKinney using PuzzleMe's online crossword puzzle generator - [Monday Should've Been a Holiday](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/20/monday-shouldve-been-a-holiday/) - Built by Kathryn McKinney using PuzzleMe's free crossword puzzle generator - [Spring Has Sprung](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/17/spring-has-sprung/) - Constructed by Kathryn McKinney with the cross word creator from Amuse Labs - [You Know Her, You Love Her](https://trinitonian.com/2026/03/27/you-know-her-you-love-her/) - Made by Kathryn McKinney with the crossword puzzle generator from Amuse Labs - [The sacred, necessary quiet within a Waymo](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/16/the-sacred-necessary-quiet-within-a-waymo/) - The first time I ever took a Waymo, I knew it was a necessary product in the twenty-first century. I had just left Koreatown Plaza in Los Angeles when I received a text from my best friend of six years: She no longer wanted to maintain a relationship of any kind. Things were over, and - [You should find your wise mind](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/16/you-should-find-your-wise-mind/) - I know everything I want to say in my last and final editorial; you’ll see it next week. I have so many goodbyes and last calls to make. So many torches to pass on, and I feel as though everything I want to say in this editorial should really be published in our last issue - [Does your morality make you the enemy?](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/15/does-your-morality-make-you-the-enemy/) - What would you do if you were in a position where you could expose a government cover-up to the public? This whistleblower’s quandary is a central theme for “Is This a Room?” — one of the most unique pieces of art I have seen. After a conversation with the show’s director, I was struck by - [Rockin’ the waves: the Midnight DJs](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/15/rockin-the-waves-the-midnight-djs/) - Campus knows KRTU for its daily jazz music, but once the hour strikes 10 p.m, student interns and indie music take over the station. Since 1999, for a few hours each week, “KRTU Indie Overnight” fills the airwaves with music ranging from Latin, to punk to EDM. Zoë Collier, senior communication major and KRTU intern, - [Stormy weather can’t stop the Jazz Ensemble](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/15/stormy-weather-cant-stop-the-jazz-ensemble/) - From Duke Ellington to Herbie Hancock, Trinity Jazz Ensemble brought a century of jazz traditions to Ruth Taylor Recital Hall during its annual spring concert on a rainy Sunday. The Jazz Ensemble took the stage at Ruth Taylor Recital Hall on April 12 at 3 p.m. for their annual spring concert, directed by Ryan Hagler, - [Zendaya asks audiences for empathy in ‘The Drama’](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/15/zendaya-asks-audiences-for-empathy-in-the-drama/) - A movie with Zendaya and Robert Pattinson? Sign me up. That’s all I had to hear to be seated for “The Drama” on opening day. What followed was a controversial film that had me questioning the crossroads of my morals and empathy. “The Drama” felt like a modern classic through the work of the incredible - [Rob Sender’s path to sports marketing in the NFL](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/15/rob-senders-path-to-sports-marketing-in-the-nfl/) - From Dr Pepper to the Dallas Cowboys, Rob Sender, class of ‘09, has made his way around the marketing world and back. Since graduating from Trinity, Sender has climbed the ranks of the marketing industry from a minor league baseball gig after graduate school to marketing some of the most recognizable brands in the country. - [Missions walk off Hooks to avoid series sweep](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/15/missions-walk-off-hooks-to-avoid-series-sweep/) - The San Antonio Missions, Double-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres, opened their first homestand of the season on April 7 with a six-game series against the Corpus Christi Hooks, affiliate of the Houston Astros. The Hooks won the series with a late-game rally on April 10, the Missions responded the following game on April - [Powerlifting club builds access and confidence](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/15/powerlifting-club-builds-access-and-confidence/) - Trinity’s Club Powerlifting Team allows students to compete in sanctioned powerlifting competitions and build strength. Powerlifting has a reputation of being an inaccessible sport due to high competition, equipment costs and a lack of understanding. However, the 10 members on the team, which was formed in 2019, make the sport more accessible to students by - [Shelby DeVore drives team culture to the green](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/15/shelby-devore-drives-team-culture-to-the-green/) - In her first four seasons as head coach of women’s golf, Shelby DeVore won four consecutive Coach of the Year awards in the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC). DeVore, class of ‘18, has led the Tigers to four conference titles and four NCAA appearances — including the program’s first-ever at-large bid to the NCAA III - [Seven stories, 400 seconds and one magical night](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/11/seven-stories-400-seconds-and-one-magical-night/) - 400 seconds, 20 images and seven stories set the stage for PechaKucha San Antonio (PKSA) Volume 48 on March 31 in Laurie Auditorium. PechaKucha hosted the event in collaboration with KRTU as part of the station’s 50th anniversary celebration, and kicked off with a happy hour featuring local bites and musical guest JJ Lopez, KRTU - [GUEST: National AAUP weighs in on TU tenure denial case](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/09/guest-national-aaup-weighs-in-on-tu-tenure-denial-case/) - This fall, the Trinity chapter of the American Association of University Professors (TU-AAUP) brought the case of a colleague’s denial of tenure to the attention of the national office of the AAUP. In February 2025, Trinity President Vanessa Beasley broke established precedent by denying tenure to Assistant Professor of Religion Sajida Jalalzai against the unanimous - [Building bridges: Panel on the Abraham Accords](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/09/building-bridges-panel-on-the-abraham-accords/) - The Center of International Engagement (CIE) hosted Sharaka, an Israeli non-governmental organization promoting diplomacy in the Middle East, on March 30. The panel, which included representatives from Yemen, Egypt, Morocco and Israel, discussed the Abraham Accords and the relationship between Arabs and Israelis. Four representatives visited Trinity as part of Sharaka’s tour of Texas: Luai - [GUEST: Here we go again](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/24/guest-here-we-go-again/) - I’ve written more than one column for the Trinitonian over the years dealing with primary elections, and it never gets any better. Once again, Tuesday, March 3, is primary day in Texas. On that day, Texas Democrats and Republicans vote to choose their candidates for the general election this November. That’s EIGHT MONTHS from now. - [GUEST: Texas’ Senate primary: A new direction?](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/24/texas-senate-primary-a-new-direction/) - With the Texas midterm primary election rapidly approaching, my eyes are on the Senate. It promises to be an interesting contest which could portend the future of the Democratic Party, as well as the state at large. On the Republican side, incumbent John Cornyn faces an aggressive challenger in current Attorney General Ken Paxton. Both - [GUEST: Let’s talk about the system](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/24/lets-talk-about-the-system/) - Imperial propaganda has obfuscated an inevitable truth: empires fall. In this great republic of ours, we are conditioned to believe in our exceptionalism. We are trained from birth to think that, frankly, everything will be okay in the end. Sure, we get depressed about the future, but the root of white people’s depression isn’t usually - [GUEST: Protect our campus from the threat of ICE](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/17/protect-our-campus-from-the-threat-of-ice/) - You’ve probably heard of the tragic and appalling cases of Liam Conejo Ramos, Renée Nicole Good and Alex Pretti. What is less widely recognized is that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have also appeared on college campuses and are now actively operating in San Antonio. Last May, ICE agents conducted a raid on - [GUEST: YCT’s take on the primaries](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/25/ycts-take-on-the-primaries/) - As the president of the Young Conservatives of Texas (YCT), I was asked to create a conservative guide for the primaries. I will not just give you a list of people to vote for; I encourage everyone to do their own research on candidates and their positions. Doing so will help ensure your vote reflects - [Cesar Chavez, Kyle Rittenhouse and me](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/08/cesar-chavez-kyle-rittenhouse-and-me/) - I heard that the 2026 annual Cesar E. Chavez March for Justice was cancelled before I heard the reason why. My immediate reaction was defensive. Chavez is one of the only Chicano civil rights leaders that has garnered national celebration. Surely this was another attempt to eliminate “DEI” from public spaces. It wasn’t until I - [Trinity students protest ICE at San Antonio City Hall](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/09/trinity-students-protest-ice-at-san-antonio-city-hall/) - Trinity student group Students for Change and organization Revolución Violeta held a nearly 45-minute protest outside City Hall in opposition to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on April 1. The two event organizers spoke with microphones and displayed signs condemning ICE’s presence in the community, specifically criticizing the 287(g) Memorandum of Agreement between ICE and - [GUEST: Is Peace the Only Option?](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/09/guest-is-peace-the-only-option/) - There is a point at which we must look at the state of America and think for ourselves how we can change the way that the government acts. Time and time again, we have seen that the Trump administration will not back down. Authoritarianism has been, and always will be, the stance of Trumpism and - [The Israeli-Palestinian conflict: an appeal to discussion](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/08/the-israeli-palestinian-conflict-an-appeal-to-discussion/) - Faculty, staff and students gathered in the Chapman Auditorium on April 6 to hear from Ezzeldeen Masri and Tomer Ben-Ezer on the Israeli-Palestine as a part of The Conversation at Trinity lecture series. Masri and Ben-Ezer’s message to Trinity was simple: Talk. Masri and Ben-Ezer, who spoke on behalf of the PeaceWorks Foundation, come from - [Have YOU registered for classes yet?](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/08/have-you-registered-for-classes-yet/) - Created by Kathryn McKinney using the online cross word maker from Amuse Labs - [“BlackkKlansman” has, unfortunately, aged very well](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/08/blackkklansman-has-unfortunately-aged-very-well/) - On a recent rewatch of the 2018 film “BlackkKlansman,” a crime/comedy film directed by Spike Lee, I was blown away by the relevance of its themes in our present political climate. The film is an embellished version of the real-life events of Black police officer Ron Stallworth. In the 1970s, Stallworth infiltrated the Ku Klux - [‘Forbidden Fruits’ fumbled its freaky fun idea](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/04/forbidden-fruits-fumbled-its-freaky-fun-idea/) - After being compared to iconic films like “Mean Girls” and “The Craft,” watching “Forbidden Fruits” was quite the letdown. The witchy, satirical film is something that should’ve been made for a viewer like me, but in every way felt flat. “Forbidden Fruits” isn’t the cult classic I thought it’d be. Instead, it attempts to cover - [Come for the food, stay for the culture](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/08/come-for-the-food-stay-for-the-culture/) - Live music, bamboo pole performances and free Filipino food filled Dorothy A. and James W. Laurie Auditorium on March 27. Beginning at 6 p.m, Trinity’s Filipino Student Association (FSA) hosted their annual showcase, Mabuhay. Noelle Poquiz, senior engineering major and FSA member, has spent three years performing on the Mabuhay stage. All that time, she’s - [Artists talk shop ahead of Art Market](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/08/artists-talk-shop-ahead-of-art-market/) - Trinity Art Collective’s bi-annual art market is just around the corner. Today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m, student artists will sell their prints, jewelry, plushies and so much more by the Magic Stones. There are many artists who participate in the event, creating art ranging from caricatures to bone art, and a few artists - [Tennis shines in rain-shortened weekend](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/08/tennis-shines-in-rain-shortened-weekend/) - Trinity men and women’s tennis secured a weekend sweep against Hardin-Simmons University and Oglethorpe University April 3-4, respectively. The Tigers won all the matches in shutout fashion, 7-0. Inclement weather canceled the men’s April 4 matches against Our Lady of the Lake University along with both team’s matches against Berry College on April 5. April - [Tigers strike school records amidst lightning delays](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/08/tigers-strike-school-records-amidst-lightning-delays/) - Trinity held the J.G. Gonzales Memorial Invitational April 3-4 in front of a home crowd. Despite thunderstorms that disrupted the meet schedule, Trinity earned eight top-three finishes across 16 field events, including two first-place finishes. In the track events, the team collected 13 podium finishes across 18 events, including three first-place honors. The team also - [Baseball goes back to Georgia after losing streak](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/08/baseball-goes-back-to-georgia-after-losing-streak/) - Trinity baseball returned to San Antonio on March 31 for a single-game homestand against Concordia University, losing 5-4. The game marked the Tigers’ third loss in a row after Concordia scored the winning fifth run on a bunt in the ninth inning. Before the home game, Trinity faced Oglethorpe University in Georgia, winning 7-4 on - [In the attic, Eurydice echoes](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/07/in-the-attic-eurydice-echoes/) - In the Attic Theatre, grief hums softly and lingers. Trinity University's Student Lab production of “Eurydice”, directed by juniors Grace Keller, a theater major with an English minor, and Arwen Loxsom, a theater major with an anthropology minor, retells the ancient myth as part of the Student Lab series. The production ran March 26-28 in - [Trinity talks women’s rights in Palestine](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/06/trinity-talks-womens-rights-in-palestine/) - Around 40 students and faculty gathered in Dicke Hall to hear from two professors on the topics of the Israel-Gaza war, Donald Trump’s Board of Peace and women’s rights in Palestine on March 25. Rosa Aloisi, associate professor of political science, and Sussan Siavoshi, Una Chapman Cox professor of international affairs, spoke at the panel. - [Club water polo and its community connection](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/06/club-water-polo-and-its-community-connection/) - Trinity club water polo is making waves, both in the pool and in the San Antonio community. Now in its third year since returning, the men’s and women’s teams are building their skills through local partnerships and tournaments as they aim to rejoin the Collegiate Water Polo Association next year. The clubs pair with local - [“Take A Crack At It”](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/04/take-a-crack-at-it/) - Made using the free cross word creator from Amuse Labs - [Previously, on SGA: Trinity Formula Racing heading to Michigan competition](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/04/previously-on-sga-trinity-formula-racing-heading-to-michigan-competition/) - CLIMATE CHECK Judicial chair Odi Aneji said that many people complained to her about new meal plan prices, such as the Bronze plan’s one meal exchange per week limit. President Omar Ratrut said that campus leadership is aware of these concerns, and they are working to improve communication between students and administration. First-year Senator Hannah - [Over 700 signees urge administration to alter meal plans](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/03/over-700-students-urge-administration-to-alter-meal-plans/) - On April 1, Trinity students began noticing that the university had altered next year’s meal plans on their website. In response, students took to Fizz and a petition to voice their concerns, focusing particularly on increased prices, reduced meal exchanges and lack of communication surrounding the change. Though the off-campus meal plans remain the same, - [Honors all around at Trinity’s award night](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/03/honors-all-around-at-trinitys-award-night/) - The university gave nine awards to 50 individual students at the 24th annual Student Leadership and Service Award ceremony on March 27, with some students winning up to three awards. Around 150 guests were in attendance, waiting for their students to be celebrated. One of the award recipients, Karenna Edwards, senior neuroscience and business double-major, - [Quin Patterson: The Trinity athletics man behind the scenes](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/02/quin-patterson-the-trinity-athletics-man-behind-the-scenes/) - Down on the bottom floor of the William H. Bell Athletic Center, tucked between Calgaard Gymnasium and the elevator, is a room essential to the success of Trinity athletics. Behind its Dutch door are stacks of jerseys in every size and color, football helmets, baseball bats — almost all the sports equipment a Trinity athlete - [Softball win back-to-back, takes series over Rhodes](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/02/softball-win-back-to-back-takes-series-over-rhodes/) - Trinity softball squared off against Rhodes College to open Southern Athletic Association play on March 28-29. The Tigers won the series 2-1 to close out their first homestand of the season despite losing the first game. March 28, Game One March 28 featured a doubleheader, with the first game beginning with a high-scoring first inning. - [The Newbery honoree and her homecoming](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/19/the-newbery-honoree-and-her-homecoming/) - It was Aug. 15 when Trinity announced the winners of the annual Alumni Awards. On Friday, Oct. 24, Trinity alum Christina Soontornvat will return to Trinity as a recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award, the highest award presented by the Trinity University Alumni Association to recognize alumni personal and professional achievements. When Soontornvat received the - [Trinity updates Safety and Legal Protections procedure](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/02/trinity-updates-safety-and-legal-protections-procedure/) - Following the university’s email outlining the administration’s plans to handle possible Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on campus, Trinity administration had updated their Safety and Legal Protections policy on their website. The new policy states that any federal, state or local officers who come to campus are expected to follow all applicable laws, including constitutional - [It's a yes for Ayesha](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/01/its-a-yes-for-ayesha/) - An international student from Islamabad, Pakistan, Ayesha Farrukh is a junior BAT and political science double-major is SGA's new president. She has been involved on campus since her first year, including serving as president of Trinity’s Muslim Student Association (MSA), judicial chair of Sigma Theta Tau, Residential Assistant mentor and a university tour guide. Though - [Trinitonian is cancelled](https://trinitonian.com/2026/03/26/trinibonian-is-cancelled/) - *This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool's edition, the Trinibonian, here. In a decisive and deeply unsurprising move, federal regulators have officially shut down the Trinibonian following a highly confidential investigation by multiple governmental agencies, including the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the Department of Health and Human Services, Department - [Previously, on SGA: SCM previews new logo](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/01/previously-on-sga-scm-previews-new-logo/) - STAFF CHAT Tom Evelyn, vice president of Strategic Communications and Marketing (SCM), announced Trinity’s plans to change its logo. Evelyn presented one possible rebrand to SGA, and SCM will reveal the new logo gradually throughout August, starting with a quiet website redesign on Aug. 1 and culminating in a launch event on the first day - [Professors and their mystical, magical music](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/01/professors-and-their-mystical-magical-music/) - Trinity part-time professors of music Zachary Ridgway and BriAnne Woodward performed their recital, “Mystics,” on March 22 at 3 p.m. in the Ruth Taylor Recital Hall. The program’s works spanned contemporary, classical and multimedia traditions – all unified by Ridgway’s interest in “transcendental” music. Ridgway curated the program and performed on piano, deriving inspiration from - [Love, sex, drugs and disco, occasionally](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/01/love-sex-drugs-and-disco-occasionally/) - He’s back. Fans have been long awaiting Harry Styles’ return to pop music, and on March 6, he responded. Styles’ fourth solo studio album, “Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally” (KATTDO), brings him back into pop view.. Long-time Harries can easily identify the classic Styles formula in this new album: soft pop hits, a power - [Ryan Gosling’s “Project Hail Mary” is out of this world](https://trinitonian.com/2026/04/01/ryan-goslings-project-hail-mary-is-out-of-this-world/) - What would you do if the fate of humanity were in your hands? If success meant sacrifice, how far could you go? “Project Hail Mary” answers these questions through the arduous journey of Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling). While watching “Project Hail Mary,” I was reminded of why I love the science fiction genre — for - [Provost Mustain reappointed for five more years](https://trinitonian.com/2026/03/31/provost-mustain-reappointed-for-five-more-years/) - President Vanessa Beasley and the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees have reappointed Megan Mustain, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs, for her second five-year term – set to begin on June 1. Beasley and Board of Trustees Chair Ted Beneski announced the decision in a March 23 email to Trinity faculty and - [Celebrating women’s success, past, present and future](https://trinitonian.com/2026/03/31/celebrating-womens-success-past-present-and-future/) - On March 20, the Student Inclusion and Belonging (SIB) office led a celebration of diversity as several departments, student organizations and vendors came together to host the Women’s History Month Fair at the Magic Stones, showcasing the achievements of women both past and present. Though students had the option to directly support women’s businesses by - [Tacos, and voguing and queens, Oh my!](https://trinitonian.com/2026/03/31/tacos-and-voguing-and-queens-oh-my/) - On March 20, Ruth Taylor Fine Arts Center Courtyard was filled with students, faculty and families sitting at brightly colored tables, snacking on breakfast tacos and awaiting the entrance of Queen Fantasia Wood. PRIDE was hosting their fourth annual Drag Brunch, celebrating drag culture with drag performances and an array of food. Once Wood came - [Waymos on the prowl at Trinity](https://trinitonian.com/2026/03/31/waymos-on-the-prowl-at-trinity/) - Nyla Asante-Ansong, sophomore psychology major What is your opinion on Waymos? “I think they’re cool from a distance, but also kind of weird.” Should Waymos be allowed on campus? Why or why not? “I think not, because I feel like with all the moving people on campus, and especially since we don’t know too much - [A shitty situation?](https://trinitonian.com/2026/03/25/a-shitty-situation/) - *This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian, here. With a red solo cup in hand and NLE Choppa blaring in the background, you may find yourself in a familiar situation — searching for a frat house’s bathroom. Famed for their mysterious stains, grime-covered surfaces, and inadequate toilet - [Previously, on SGA: Sen. Ted Cruz gives SGA a crash course on how to 'fly away' from conflict](https://trinitonian.com/2026/03/26/previously-on-sga-sen-ted-cruz-gives-sga-a-crash-course-on-how-to-fly-away-from-conflict/) - CLIMATE CHECK Senior Senator Sopa Cinco said that many students have been upset about SGA’s new budgeting choices. She said that the $30,000 all-inclusive conference to Miami, FL, paid for with the carryover fund from last semester, taught her and all of the other senators a lot about how to lead. Senior Senator Alecks Black - [AI Slop or Sloppy Students?](https://trinitonian.com/2026/03/25/ai-slop-or-sloppy-students/) - *This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian, here. That’s right, folks, you’ve heard it here first. Trinity is now allowing artificially intelligent robots to enroll at the university, Vaseline Beastley announced on March 15. Starting in fall, four seats in every course will be reserved for artificial - [Chartreuse carpets, revolving shoe racks and bidets](https://trinitonian.com/2026/03/26/chartreuse-carpets-revolving-shoe-racks-and-bidets/) - *This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian, here. Residential Life announced new interior design plans for campus housing in a March 25 email sent to students. As part of Trinity’s recent Quality Reducement Plan, City Vista apartments and on-campus dorms will receive an updated look set to be - [‘Buds and Brushes’: Pairing canvas work with cannabis](https://trinitonian.com/2026/03/24/buds-and-brushes-a-new-course-that-pairs-canvas-work-with-cannabis/) - This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian, here. A new course, ART 4200: ‘Buds and Brushes,’ is launching this fall, Trinity’s art department announced. The upper-division studio elective incorporates cannabis use into the curriculum and has drawn immediate student interest with quiet administrative tension. The course, set - [Finally, an exhibit for students, by students](https://trinitonian.com/2026/03/25/finally-an-exhibit-for-students-by-students/) - This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian, here. If you’ve ever used the second floor bathroom of the Jim and Janet Dicke Art Building, you’ve probably smelled senior art history and art studio major Shartnel Scheisse’s works of art. Using his own feces, Scheisse creates massive murals that - [Aliens take over Parker Chapel](https://trinitonian.com/2026/03/23/aliens-take-over-parker-chapel/) - This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian, here. On March 24, Chapel and Spiritual Life (CSL) declared the Church of Scientology Trinity’s official religious affiliation. With the school’s commitment to secularism and religious diversity dating back to 1969, the recent change has sparked fierce debate among students. - [Film studies major, ‘Triniboxd’ debut encouraging Trinity film bros](https://trinitonian.com/2026/03/25/film-studies-major-triniboxd-debut-encouraging-trinity-film-bros/) - This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian, here. After years of petitions, course evaluation comments and at least one Change.org campaign, Trinity has officially approved a film studies major. Beginning this fall, every student can do what they’ve always dreamed of: declare a major in film studies. - [Mabee: Our new Michelin ‘Star’](https://trinitonian.com/2026/03/26/mabee-our-new-michelin-star/) - *This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool's edition, the Trinibonian, here. “Molto bene!!!” Giovanni Binaldi said loudly as he sank his teeth into the famous Mabee Dining Hall cheeseburgers. “It’s so good. I cannot go back to the risotto con carne!!” Binaldi was among a slew of internationally renowned food - [The Oscars snubbed ‘Zootopia 2’ across the board](https://trinitonian.com/2026/03/23/the-oscars-snubbed-zootopia-2-across-the-board/) - This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool's edition, the Trinibonian, here. Every year, the Academy Awards claims to present prestige to the most deserving films. But if that’s truly the case, I and so many others are left wondering — why did “Zootopia 2” go home empty-handed this year? “Zootopia - [Need a ride, you sexy devil?](https://trinitonian.com/2026/03/26/need-a-ride-you-sexy-devil/) - *This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool's edition, the Trinibonian, here. Trinity recently announced its new Tiger Escort Service, which allows students to call an escort 24/7. President Vaseline Beastley sent out an email to the student body last week notifying them of the new program. Beastley said she believes - [Donald Trump visits ‘Tragic’ Trinity](https://trinitonian.com/2026/03/26/donald-trump-visits-tragic-trinity/) - *This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool's edition, the Trinibonian, here. U.S. President Donald Trump landed at San Antonio International Airport in Air Force One on March 24 to speak at Trinity. The visit follows a national controversy after political science professor John Hewomann failed sophomore landlording and sports betting - [Baseball or boozeball?](https://trinitonian.com/2026/03/25/baseball-or-boozeball/) - *This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian, here. A study on student alcohol consumption released March 25 from TU Health Services discovered that the majority of drinking on Trinity’s campus is concentrated in just one group — Trinity baseball. Through the study, the team self-reported consuming 90 - [Cockroaches are man's new best friend](https://trinitonian.com/2026/03/25/cockroaches-are-mans-new-best-friend/) - *This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool's edition, the Trinibonian, here. At the beginning and end of every school year, one insect comes without fail to visit: cockroaches. During these months, university sidewalks are covered in a layer of brownish-red six-legged invaders. For years, Trinity has tried to eliminate these - [Editor on Trinibonian cancellation](https://trinitonian.com/2026/03/25/editor-on-trinibonian-cancellation/) - *This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool's edition, the Trinibonian, here. As managing editor, I take full responsibility for everything that happened with my staff at the Trinibonian, except for the parts that were unavoidable, misinterpreted, and necessary. I’d like to take this time to address accusations that working for - [How I met my wife on Jizz: A love story](https://trinitonian.com/2026/03/25/how-i-met-my-wife-on-jizz-a-love-story/) - *This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool's edition, the Trinibonian, here. In early February, my editors gave me an assignment: go on seven dates in seven nights and write about the experience for Valentine’s Day. At our story idea meeting, I pleaded with them for an alternative. There was absolutely - [Violas expelled from TU philharmonic?](https://trinitonian.com/2026/03/25/violas-expelled-from-tu-philharmonic/) - *This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool's edition, the Trinibonian, here. Alright, alright. It’s time to address the elephant in the room. Yes, I can confirm that the viola section has been, unfortunately, seen — and even more unfortunately — heard at rehearsals recently. As a concerned violin player of - [Drop the épées; It’s time to pick up a real weapon](https://trinitonian.com/2026/03/25/drop-the-epees-its-time-to-pick-up-a-real-weapon/) - If you’re going to a fencing club meeting in the coming weeks, don’t expect to pick up an épée, foil, or sabre anytime soon. The club recently announced that it will begin using actual swords in preparation for the war. The announcement came after SGA approved the club’s funding request in an effort to prime - [The Triniboners fight tooth and nail for funding](https://trinitonian.com/2026/03/25/the-triniboners-fight-tooth-and-nail-for-funding/) - After a back-and-forth match, the Triniboners came up with a win 26-25. The match was organized after SGA Senators were sick of hearing the Boners pleas for more money, and in honor of March Madness, suggested a basketball game to settle the debate. The Boners learned the game along the way and relied heavily on - [Trinity appeals to shorten length of soccer games](https://trinitonian.com/2026/03/25/trinity-appeals-to-shorten-length-of-soccer-games/) - Trinity men’s soccer filed an official appeal to the NCAA Division III rules committee to shorten the length of soccer matches from 90 minutes to 89 minutes and 55 seconds. The change would retroactively award the Tigers the 2025 national championship. Kinley McPaul, head men’s soccer coach, submitted the appeal on Feb. 29, 2026. If - [Tigers make 7’4-sized splash in the portal](https://trinitonian.com/2026/03/25/tigers-make-74-sized-splash-in-the-portal/) - Trinity men’s basketball sent shockwaves through the Division III world when they announced San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is set to join the team for the upcoming season. Wembanyama played professional basketball in France prior to being drafted first overall by the Spurs, and he never played college basketball. As a result, Wembanyama has - [Baseball crushes Millsaps, while softball sweeps weekend](https://trinitonian.com/2026/03/23/baseball-crushes-millsaps-while-softball-sweeps-weekend/) - Baseball After losing their last three-game series to Tufts, the Tigers have scored 10 or more runs in four consecutive games. Trinity began Southern Athletic Association (SAA) play with a March 20 doubleheader against Millsaps College, and took game one 23-12 in run-rule fashion. The run-rule ends a game when a team leads by at - [Murchison Tower levels up](https://trinitonian.com/2023/03/30/murchison-tower-levels-up/) - This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian, here. Have you ever noticed the LED lights illuminating the Murchison Tower late at night? Or maybe even wondered about the real reason the Tower Climb has been canceled these last two years? Well, as of this year, Handy Danderson, - [Meet Queenie, nacho average mascot](https://trinitonian.com/2023/03/30/meet-queenie-nacho-average-mascot/) - This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian, here. We all know LeeRoy as Trinity’s friendly neighborhood tiger-man, who says a tiger can’t change his stripes? Last Wednesday, March 22, Coates Student Center was host to a tiger wearing fishnets, stilettos, and painted claws who appeared during nacho - [Anonymous Instagram accounts unmasked](https://trinitonian.com/2023/03/30/anonymous-instagram-accounts-unmasked/) - This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian, here. Anonymous Instagram accounts that use school names and logos have been trending over the past decade. Trinity has many of its own “school accounts” which catch students parking their cars poorly or even allow students to pour their hearts - [There’s a new Swashbuckler on campus](https://trinitonian.com/2023/03/30/theres-a-new-swashbuckler-on-campus/) - This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian, here. When I was named a captain of Swashbucklers for the upcoming school year last week, I knew it was time for radical change. After all, these are truly desperate times due to the failure of our "free substance" hall - [Trinity says goodbye to the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference](https://trinitonian.com/2023/03/30/trinity-says-goodbye-to-the-southern-collegiate-athletic-conference/) - This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian, here https://trinitonian.com/category/special-sections/ The SCAC, better known as the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference, is now a thing of the past for Trinity University. In a recent statement, Rob Queen, head of the former athletics department now renamed to the culinary arts - [Defund men’s athletics?](https://trinitonian.com/2023/03/30/defund-the-police-defund-mens-athletics/) - This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian, here. Nearing the end of Women’s History Month, Trinity Athletics made a consequential budgetary decision: to defund men’s intercollegiate athletic programs on Trinity’s campus. This decision comes after careful consideration of several factors including the performance of Trinity’s teams and - [Paranormal activity plagues Thomas Residence Hall](https://trinitonian.com/2023/03/30/paranormal-activity-plagues-thomas-residence-hall/) - This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian, here. Bruce Thomas Residence Hall has come under the immediate acquisition of the Secure, Contain, Protect Foundation (SCP) after a recent evaluation. Effective immediately, the building is to be referred to only as SCP-1869. While the foundation assures that this - [Previously, on SGA: Ballot brawl breaks out](https://trinitonian.com/2023/03/30/previously-on-sga-ballot-brawl/) - This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian, here. Zero students were in attendance. Climate Check: President Daniel Newton began the meeting by placing a time limit on the climate check in order to ensure that there would be enough time for the senate to conduct the - [Rats return to campus with a vengeance](https://trinitonian.com/2023/03/30/rats-return-to-campus-with-a-vengeance/) - This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian, here. In 2022, the rats came for Bruce Thomas Residence Hall. A year later, they came back for the rest of campus. After a few sightings across upper campus, several rats were seen scurrying up Murchison Tower, prompting immediate action - [Meet Trinity's newest org, the Possum Alliance](https://trinitonian.com/2023/03/30/trinity-possum-alliance/) - This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian, here https://trinitonian.com/category/special-sections/ One night, freshman sociology major Adam Marsupialski was sitting outside of Coates Student Center on the phone when he saw a small figure walking toward Cardiac Hill. Marsupialski immediately recognized it as a possum. “I was a little - [The campus bookstore NEEDS to sell LeeRoy body pillows](https://trinitonian.com/2023/03/30/the-campus-bookstore-needs-to-sell-leeroy-body-pillows/) - This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian, here. The campus bookstore should consider a release of a brand-new and sought-after commodity: body pillows, made in the likeness of our mascot, LeeRoy. This body pillow should be designed to commemorate Trinity’s storied and venerable history, as well as - [Jackpot! Daniel Martinez becomes Trinity’s first octuple-major student](https://trinitonian.com/2023/03/30/jackpot-daniel-martinez-becomes-trinitys-first-octuple-major-student/) - This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian, here. Daniel Martinez, sophomore accounting, ancient Mediterranean studies, anthropology, applied chemistry, applied physics, art, art history, and biochemistry octuple-major, has always had a fascination for, well, everything. In high school, he competed in Academic Decathlon as a one-man team, an - [Behind the scenes with Trinity tours](https://trinitonian.com/2023/03/30/behind-the-scenes-with-trinity-tours/) - This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian, here. On the most recent Tiger Friday, a group of prospective students made their way around Trinity’s campus. Accompanied by their families and student guides, they navigated through campus in search to find their new home for the upcoming four - [Einstein Bros: Bagel bros go solo](https://trinitonian.com/2023/03/30/einstein-bros-bros-no-mo/) - This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian, here https://trinitonian.com/category/special-sections/ Lately, one news story has been breaking the internet: Einstein Bros. Bagels’ uncertain future after a family feud which resulted in the dramatic reveal of the company’s true masterminds. While details are still hazy, Trinity students have been - [The RA hall of fame](https://trinitonian.com/2023/03/30/the-ra-hall-of-fame/) - This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian, here. Resident assistants (RAs) core responsibility is the management of residential spaces. RAs are typically busy maintaining Trinity’s living spaces behind the scenes, and sometimes even dealing with unimaginable situations. To better understand and recognize the hard work our RAs - [Come one, come all! Witness the horrors of the newsroom](https://trinitonian.com/2023/03/30/come-one-come-all-witness-the-horrors-of-the-newsroom/) - This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian, here. The Trinibonian newsroom has a certain reputation for being far away, dark and slightly dingy. Tucked downstairs past the equally dingy Tiger’s Den, dusty old bar, and now defunct mailboxes is what many newspaper staff over the decades have - [Don’t just be accurate, be interesting](https://trinitonian.com/2023/09/15/dont-just-be-accurate-be-interesting/) - At the 92nd Academy Awards three years ago, Greta Gerwig’s “Little Women” took home Best Costume Design, which caused a bit of a stir in the fashion historian community. This win seemed to be just another example of the Oscars’ bias toward period pieces for the costume design award, ignoring some historical inaccuracies, like the - [You don’t read the Trinitonian? Keep that to yourself](https://trinitonian.com/2024/04/04/you-dont-read-the-trinitonian-keep-that-to-yourself/) - This piece is entirely satirical as a part our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian. I’m going to level with y’all: working for the Trinitonian as long as I have has not been a wholly pleasant experience. Is that surprising? I feel like most people aren’t really aware of what all this job requires of someone, - [4/5 crossword: somethings and someones](https://trinitonian.com/2024/04/04/crossword-word-search/) - This piece is entirely satirical as a part our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian. Do it online! Across 2. something now sold with condoms 6. something the tower is 8. something trinity is definitely doing, ask the FBI 9. something else that could happen on april fools day 10. something that's gonna steal our jobs - [March Madness takes a new form](https://trinitonian.com/2024/04/04/march-madness-takes-a-new-form/) - This piece is entirely satirical as a part our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian. March is an important time of year for college basketball programs across the country, but studies have shown that people just don’t like basketball anymore. Ratings have dropped, and ESPN saw an all-time low in the number of brackets it received. - [Shohei Oh-Gambler: Involvement with the mob?](https://trinitonian.com/2024/04/04/shohei-oh-gambler-involvement-with-the-mob/) - This piece is entirely satirical as a part our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian. The Dodgers took a chance this offseason and signed former Los Angeles Angel Shohei Ohtani for a ten-year, $700 million deal, but his recent gambling scandal involving his interpreter has sparked concern across the globe. Fans, teammates, journalists, and MLB staff - [Jerheme Urban to return to the field after 25-year absence](https://trinitonian.com/2024/04/04/jerheme-urban-to-return-to-the-field-after-25-year-absence/) - This piece is entirely satirical as a part our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian. With spring football practices rolling around, a familiar face has been spotted in a new position. Trinity football head coach Jerheme Urban has taken to the field in his old position at wide receiver, performing both the player and coaching roles - [Who truly is the best? Mascot battle to answer biggest question in college sports](https://trinitonian.com/2024/04/04/who-truly-is-the-best-mascot-battle-to-answer-biggest-question-in-college-sports/) - This piece is entirely satirical as a part our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian. For years, college sports fans have tried to answer one simple question: Who’s the best? Some argue that the title should go to the school with the most sports championships, others say that it should go to the school with the - [No goats in the Hall of Fame](https://trinitonian.com/2024/04/04/no-goats-in-the-hall-of-fame/) - This piece is entirely satirical as a part our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian. Everyone has heard the narrative: Tom Brady is the greatest player in NFL history. Fans across the NFL, specifically Patriots and Buccaneers fans, are willing to die on this hill, citing his Super Bowls, comebacks, records, and intangibles. But the reality - [Write shorter books: A Plea to Stephen King](https://trinitonian.com/2024/04/04/write-shorter-books-a-plea-to-stephen-king/) - This piece is entirely satirical as a part our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian. Stephen Edwin King is one of the most respected writers to have ever lived, with many of his novels and short stories being adapted into some of the most iconic films of all time, including “The Shining,” “Misery,” “The Shawshank Redemption,” - [‘Survivor’ takes over City Vista selection](https://trinitonian.com/2024/04/04/survivor-takes-over-city-vista-selection/) - This piece is entirely satirical as a part our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian. This year, Trinity’s Residential Life office made some significant alterations to the City Vista apartment selection process. The controversial changes will culminate in a newly announced “Survivor” style competition game in which rising juniors and seniors must participate for a chance - [Trinity University Chrmber Singers bond at Moo Ranch](https://trinitonian.com/2024/04/04/trinity-university-chrmber-singers-bond-at-moo-ranch/) - This piece is entirely satirical as a part our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian. At the beginning of the year, Trinity’s Chamamber Singers went to a retreat at Moo Ranch, an abandoned farmhouse in the middle of the woods, for intense choir bonding. The Cahamber Singers partook in various team-building activities such as the human - [Man by day, tiger by night #PAWSUP](https://trinitonian.com/2024/04/04/man-by-day-tiger-by-night-pawsup/) - This piece is entirely satirical as a part our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian. Rusty orange fur with midnight black stripes traced across the pelt. A creature that prowls amidst the misty campus, scaling brick walls, stalking in the grass, and dipping in the fountain. He’s an ancient legend of Trinity University: LeeRoy. Recent sightings - [Dr. Phil to spend a week at Trinty University](https://trinitonian.com/2024/04/04/dr-phil-to-spend-a-week-at-trinty-university/) - This piece is entirely satirical as a part our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian. As of March 21, at the last SGA Finance Committee Meeting, SGA has officially approved self-help guru and television personality Dr. Phil McGraw’s endless requests to visit Trinity University for “A Week Phil of Fun.” During his week here, he will - [Purresident for the win! Felix wins the support and adoration of all his fans!](https://trinitonian.com/2024/04/04/purresident-for-the-win-felix-wins-the-support-and-adoration-of-all-his-fans/) - This piece is entirely satirical as a part our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian. Trinity University’s Cat Alliance (CAT) is a registered student organization dedicated to caring for our beloved Trinicats. However, the coalition has grown, and its primary purpose is no longer a groundbreaking Trap-Neuter-Release program. Instead, the Trinicat-loving group has now dedicated its - [FBI investigates Trinity: Alleged multi-million embezzlement](https://trinitonian.com/2024/04/04/fbi-investigates-trinity-alleged-multi-million-embezzlement/) - This piece is entirely satirical as a part our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian. Wistopher B. Cray, director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, revealed that Trinity University has been under investigation for the alleged embezzlement of $420,699,000. The director made a public statement at a press conference on April 1 at 8:05 a.m. from - [Trinity student celebrates a particularly nasty 19](https://trinitonian.com/2024/04/04/trinity-student-celebrates-a-particularly-nasty-19/) - This piece is entirely satirical as a part our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian. The birthday fountain dunk is a long-standing tradition many students look forward to when committing to Trinity. Although hundreds of students look forward to participating in this tradition every year, it may soon come to an end. Recently, freshman Esti Dee - [“I’m not gaslighting you, I’m forgiving you!”](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/03/im-not-gaslighting-you-im-forgiving-you/) - This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian, here We’ve all had that ex who just doesn’t know when to quit. Our friends say they’re ‘toxic’ and our parents worry about the relationship growing dangerous. When we finally break it off, they keep pushing, trying to stay connected to - [Trinity admin launches betting app TigerDual](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/03/trinity-admin-launches-betting-app-tigerdual/) - This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian, here At the beginning of the 2025-26 academic year, Trinity will launch a new app, TigerDual. Next year, you won’t need to worry about wasting any unused Bonus Bucks or meal swipes, as you can place bets in the app on - [Trap & Skeet Shooting launches controversial missile program](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/03/trap-skeet-shooting-launches-controversial-missile-program/) - This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian, here This past Tuesday, March 31, Trinity announced a new missile program for trap and skeet shooting. Trinity implemented the program with hopes of netting better results for the trap and skeet teams, but it may come with some unintended consequences. - [Three Mabee meals a day, or pay!](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/03/three-mabee-meals-a-day-or-pay/) - This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian, here Effective immediately, Trinity students are required to use a minimum of 450 swipes per semester at Mabee Dining Hall, equivalent to eating three Mabee meals per day. If a student misses their Mabee quota, they will be fined $100 for - [Starbucks takes meal swipes now](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/03/starbucks-takes-meal-swipes-now/) - This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian, here Although Trinity released a revised meal plan for the 2025-2026 semester a month ago, they recently amended the plan to include meal swipes for Starbucks. The Trinity Dining Committee has stated that these meal swipes will equate to $10 meals, - [New installment announced to improve Trinity’s accessibility](https://trinitonian.com/2024/04/04/new-installment-announced-to-improve-trinitys-accessibility/) - This piece is entirely satirical as a part our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian. We protested, and Trinity finally responded. In light of a student-led protest regarding the accessibility of Trinity’s campus, the school has decided on a solution. This summer, Trinity has decided to improve accessibility between upper and lower campus by installing a - [Student marries LeeRoy statue in private ceremony](https://trinitonian.com/2024/04/04/student-marries-leeroy-statue-in-private-ceremony/) - This piece is entirely satirical as a part our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian. On April 1, one student anonymously revealed that they married the LeeRoy statue in a small, private ceremony this past month. The senior, alongside their friends and family, an officiant, and LeeRoy gathered in front of the Bell Center at sunrise - [Three years is not enough. We need a lifetime residency requirement.](https://trinitonian.com/2024/04/04/three-years-is-not-enough-we-need-a-lifetime-residency-requirement/) - This piece is entirely satirical as a part our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian. One of our glorious university’s most distinct features, other than its circumcised tower and Michelin-starred dining hall, is its three-year residency requirement. This policy has been the subject of much debate in the past — including at a certain campus publication, - [The real reason CSI is always on fire](https://trinitonian.com/2024/04/04/the-real-reason-csi-is-always-on-fire/) - This piece is entirely satirical as a part our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian. First Cocaine Bear, then Methgator, and now we have Meth Rats. The rats are cooking meth. It’s no secret that various labs on Trinity’s campus conduct research involving animals. There’s a bird lab, a lizard lab and, of course, a rat - [Our walls aren’t thin enough](https://trinitonian.com/2024/04/04/our-walls-arent-thin-enough/) - This piece is entirely satirical as a part our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian. In three years when the Trinity dorms inevitably break down again and require another round of renovations, it is imperative to include an extremely important and often overlooked luxury: thinner walls. Thinner walls promote everything from environmentalism to egalitarian attitudes. Trinity - [New master plan aims to make Trinity really stand out](https://trinitonian.com/2024/04/04/new-master-plan-aims-to-make-trinity-really-stand-out/) - This piece is entirely satirical as a part our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian. With the increasingly large number of undergrad applicants and Trinity’s recent classification as a national liberal arts university, Trinity has to work harder than ever to stand out and bring in the right applicants for the school. Like other universities around - [Renting sex toys: Safety hazard or sexual necessity?](https://trinitonian.com/2024/04/04/renting-sex-toys-safety-hazard-or-sexual-necessity/) - This piece is entirely satirical as a part our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian. After the success of the Condom Project by Health and Wellness Services in partnership with the San Antonio AIDS Foundation, outreach has led to new additions to the dispensing stations — sex toys. Now at each dispenser, there will be a - [Operation Blackout: Trinity’s response to drinking on campus](https://trinitonian.com/2024/04/04/operation-blackout-trinitys-response-to-drinking-on-campus/) - This piece is entirely satirical as a part our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian. Operation Blackout debuted last Friday to rave reviews, providing promising feedback for the initiative backed by Health Services and Dining Services. With students being provided alcoholic beverages during orientation programming, it shows the first return to programs of the sort since - [Course registration changes to series of student battles](https://trinitonian.com/2024/04/04/course-registration-changes-to-series-of-student-battles/) - This piece is entirely satirical as a part our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian. Following complaints about the chaos and randomly selected times for course registration, Trinity has changed the process. Now a sequence of physical challenges, students will have to fight for their places in their desired classes. The competition will consist of several - [Robot Takeover: AI runs writing center](https://trinitonian.com/2024/04/04/robot-takeover-ai-runs-writing-center/) - This piece is entirely satirical as a part our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian. When essays are due, professors often urge students to consult the Writing Center. Starting next semester, this service will no longer be available due to budget cuts, and the Writing Center will switch to an artificial intelligence (AI) assistance model. Students - [Hey, watch out! Scooters are on the rise at Trinity](https://trinitonian.com/2024/04/04/hey-watch-out-scooters-are-on-the-rise-at-trinity/) - This piece is entirely satirical as a part our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian. After receiving many complaints about students on electric scooters hitting passersby on the sidewalks, Trinity has decided to create a scooter-only lane on every walkway. On the left side of all upper campus sidewalks, there will now be a painted-green lane - [#EXPOSED: Fizz’s new update to reveal anonymity](https://trinitonian.com/2024/04/04/exposed-fizzs-new-update-to-reveal-anonymity/) - This piece is entirely satirical as a part our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian. Starting April 5, all creator posts on Fizz will become non-anonymous, revealing every user and their online comments. Chaos is expected. Frequent Fizz fanatics are scrambling to delete posts after Fizz announced this new update. Hidden in the tiny print in - [SGA is now Swashbuckler Government Association](https://trinitonian.com/2024/04/04/sga-is-now-swashbuckler-government-association/) - This piece is entirely satirical as a part our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian. Last year, I wrote a piece on my initiative to bring positive change to the Swashbucklers through my benevolent iron grip. Shortly after writing it, however, an attempt was made on my life by two of my co-captains, which caused me - [Student resuscitated after a deadly snack](https://trinitonian.com/2024/04/04/student-resuscitated-after-a-deadly-snack/) - This piece is entirely satirical as a part our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian. Stephanie White, sophomore business major, decided to attend Toilet Paper Department’s (TPD) April 2nd Copcorn event at the Magic Stones since she had never gone before. Two minutes later, she was on the floor with paramedics surrounding her. After eating a - [Mickey 17: You’ll die laughing over and over again](https://trinitonian.com/2025/03/20/mickey-17-youll-die-laughing-over-and-over-again/) - Bong Joon Ho’s latest film, “Mickey 17,” adapted from the novel of a similar name (Mickey 7) stars Robert Pattinson as an endlessly dying clone. With a star-studded cast, including Mark Ruffalo, Naomi Ackie and Steven Yeun, the film offers a strong blend of dark humor and sci-fi adventure. But before we dive in, let - [The class I was sold to one direction](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/03/the-class-i-was-sold-to-one-direction/) - This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian, here Trinity’s newest English class is turning heads as students start to plan their schedules for next semester. The class in question is FanFiction: A Complete History, which will focus on the history of fanfiction and writing fanfiction. “I have never - [The Emoji Movie is the best movie ever](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/03/63011/) - This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian, here Have you ever watched a film so profoundly moving that you couldn’t stop crying during the screening? For me, that movie was “The Emoji Movie.” You may be wondering: why review “The Emoji Movie” now? It’s been eight years since - [What's that noise from down below? It's Club Beze!](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/03/whats-that-noise-from-down-below-its-club-beze/) - This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian, here It’s a vulture! It’s a group of obnoxious first-years! No! It’s Beze Underground! The secret’s out! Beze Underground is not the dirty, nasty, gross, place-you-avoid-at-all-costs “hang-out” spot, it’s home to the littest club in San Antonio. Various popular artists perform - [You should love the construction on campus](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/03/you-should-love-the-construction-on-campus/) - This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian, here Lately, Trinity’s campus has been seemingly consumed by endless fences, caution tape, and construction workers who have tirelessly worked to improve and maintain our campus. College campuses as old as ours need constant maintenance and renewal to keep up with - [Fund “Start ‘em Young,” teach children poker, now.](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/03/fund-start-em-young-teach-children-poker-now/) - This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian, here Everyone knows that poker benefits young, developing minds. To spread the many benefits of poker, the TU Poker club created the “Start ’em Young” initiative aimed at teaching this great game to local disadvantaged children. Despite the initiative’s obvious good, - [Editorial: Here’s why we’re moving to artificial intelligence](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/03/heres-why-were-moving-to-artificial-intelligence/) - This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian, here If you didn’t already know, starting in the fall semester, Trinibonian will be switching to an artificially intelligent staff. I’ve gotten a lot of questions about this. “How do you expect AI to know what’s going on at Trinity;” “What - [Evil and mean horoscope](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/03/evil-and-mean-horoscope/) - This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian, here Aries: You will trip down Cardiac Hill in front of your crush and your opp, and though you won’t be hurt, your pride will be. Taurus: You will stub your toe on the corner of the table in a class - [From pest to test-taker](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/03/from-pest-to-test-taker/) - This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian, here As we all know, Trinity is home to a diverse student body with a wide range of voices. However, one of the lesser-discussed groups is the non-human students on campus. While our beloved Trinicats are frequently written about and even - [‘Honestly a pretty cool dude’](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/03/honestly-a-pretty-cool-dude/) - This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian, here You know him by many names: Slop, Goop, That Disgusting Stuff On The Sidewalk, but he says he only goes by one: The Sludge. You’ve seen him. He showed up four months ago, hanging out by the sister dorms, standing - [Goodbye, liberals: Stop Trinity’s woke agenda](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/03/goodbye-liberals-stop-trinitys-woke-agenda/) - This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian, here Under this new government administration, there has been a valiant push to eradicate the woke agenda and get America back on track. Yet, despite the changing red tides in Washington, Trinity remains overly political and disappointingly woke in how it - [Trinity takes NCAA mandate a step further](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/03/trinity-takes-ncaa-mandate-a-step-further/) - This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian, here Trinity has taken the NCAA and Trump administration’s stance further, banning all female athletes over 5-foot-5, 195 lbs, or 55 ng/dL from athletic competitions. On Wednesday, March 19, Trinity announced in a controversial email that it would comply with the - [Five spring styles you won’t want to miss](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/03/five-spring-styles-you-wont-want-to-miss/) - This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian, here It’s officially spring! Every new season is a new opportunity to reinvent yourself, and we at the Trinibonian are here to help. Our expert team has done extensive research to compile this list of the five hottest fashion trends guaranteed - [Mr. Beast announces new show, ‘The Unfeastable Games’](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/03/mr-beast-announces-new-show-the-unfeastable-games/) - This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian, here Famous YouTuber and philanthropist Mr. Beast announced his plans on X this weekend to create a new series titled “Unfeastable Games.” The reality competition show will be based on the recent release of “Sunrise on the Reaping” and is currently - [Perhaps it’s not all so bad for us](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/03/perhaps-its-not-all-so-bad-for-us/) - This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian, here Because Trinity is a small, residential school, many students rely on Mabee Dining Hall for reliable nutrition. After dining services held student-led focus groups, the university decided to open a brand- new dining hall. Following the transition from Aramark to - [Forget in-person counseling, you’d BetterHelp yourselves](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/03/forget-in-person-counseling-youd-betterhelp-yourselves/) - This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian, here Trinity has offered counseling services as a free resource to students for decades. However, next semester, counseling services on campus will be replaced with the online therapy service: BetterHelp. Alongside a document that detailed DEI-related budget cuts at the university, - [Trinity sports are super dope… too dope?](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/03/trinity-sports-are-super-dope-too-dope/) - This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian, here On April 1, Trinity’s athletic director Kob Bing rolled out a policy that stunned the NCAA community. Trinity will be permitting athletic doping, effective immediately and even retroactively. “This has been a hard-fought battle that used up a lot of - [Nature or sabotage?](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/03/nature-or-sabotage/) - This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian, here After a disappointing 2024-25 season for Trinity women’s basketball, many were left wondering what went wrong given the team’s history of success. According to head coach Shameron Kill, there was a very tiny culprit. “Listen, I was trying my best - [GOOD NEWS!!! TWO MORE WHITE GUYS GOT A PODCAST](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/03/good-news-two-more-white-guys-got-a-podcast/) - This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian, here Rejoice! The moment everyone has been waiting for is finally here! Two more white guys have started a podcast. Shy Shy Lebeauf and Isaac Coleson have taken a groundbreaking approach to media: podcasting. Not only have they broken through a - [Shots, shots, shots, shots, everybody](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/03/shots-shots-shots-shots-everybody/) - This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian, here Thanks to President Bud. Wiser, students in the freshman dorms are now free to smoke and drink as they please in and around Herndon, Beze, Witt Winn, Miller, and Mclean halls respectfully. In fact, all freshmen are now required to - [Trinibonian Events](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/03/trinibonian-events/) - This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian, here STAFF PICK | LINKEDIN IS THE NEW TINDER Looking for a career-driven lover to wine and dine? The Pearl will be hosting a LinkedIn x Live Tinder event this weekend at which participants will get to swipe left or right - [LeeRoy commits a fur-paw](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/03/leeroy-commits-a-fur-paw/) - This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian, here After governor Richard Abbey passed the FURRIES Act (HB6969) on April 1, LeeRoy was arrested by the San Antonio Police Department under allegations of “furry behavior” and “harassment while cosplaying an orange rodent.” After LeeRoy was taken into custody, Texas - [Well, that transition was short-lived](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/03/well-that-transition-was-short-lived/) - This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian, here Since transitioning to Workday on March 15, students have broadly expressed their support for the platform. However, students should stay afraid, because Workday will be replaced with Microsoft Excel in spring 2026. Excel is a spreadsheet program developed by Microsoft - [Lockers by day, dorms by night](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/03/lockers-by-day-dorms-by-night/) - This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian, here On March 24, Trinity students received an email from Residential Life announcing that football locker rooms will be an option for junior on-campus housing. The “dorms” will include one locker for personal items, one bench for students to sleep on, - [Killer rat cocaine rave in CSI presents ethical questions](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/03/killer-rat-cocaine-rave-in-csi-presents-ethical-questions/) - This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian, here Amidst a new series of drug trials on rats in the neuroscience department, the rats have been putting together “raves” and “parties” after being injected with copious amounts of cocaine and alcohol. However, I argue that the rat raves - [Bundle up, and turn up the heat: Hazing is back on the menu](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/03/bundle-up-and-turn-up-the-heat-hazing-is-back-on-the-menu/) - This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian, here Yes, it is true my fraternity has been mentioned on Fizz recently. As risk manager, I feel it is my duty to respond to these baseless rumors and allegations. No, we do not, in fact, make our members have - [Taste of San Antonio becomes Taste of Glizzy’s](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/03/taste-of-san-antonio-becomes-taste-of-glizzys/) - This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian, here On March 25, the Coates Student Center unveiled its new dining option, Taste of Glizzy’s, a hot dog-themed station. Students and faculty alike have found themselves chewing over the unexpected renovation — some have embraced the glizzies, while others - [It's All Greek to Me](https://trinitonian.com/2026/03/20/its-all-greek-to-me/) - Constructed by Kathryn McKinney using PuzzleMe's online crossword puzzle maker - [Red brick or red carpet](https://trinitonian.com/2026/03/19/red-brick-or-red-carpet/) - The role of professor typically includes lecturing, researching and grading. It doesn’t require a fleshed out fashion sense. For these Trinity professors, though, fashion is a part of their everyday work routine. The Trinity community nominated professors for their sense of style in a Trinitonian survey. While each of the randomly-selected professors approached fashion differently, - [A Southtown jewel, polished by Trinity hands](https://trinitonian.com/2026/03/19/a-southtown-jewel-polished-by-trinity-hands/) - Ruby City, the bright red contemporary art center nestled in the industrial edges of San Antonio’s Southtown, opened in 2019 as the public-facing museum of the Linda Pace Foundation. Though it’s best known for its gem-like architecture and global contemporary art collection, the institution also carries a less obvious throughline. Trinity students and alumni have - [EducAItion: Implementing artificial intelligence in the classroom](https://trinitonian.com/2026/03/19/educaition-implementing-artificial-intelligence-in-the-classroom/) - As artificial intelligence becomes more common in education, including the university piloting Boodlebox, Trinity professors have begun to use it in their courses. Some analyze it for its strengths and weaknesses, and others allow it solely for research purposes. Jacob Sanchez, visiting assistant professor of communication, uses AI in his coursework and allows students to - [Five groups receive $7,000 in Stumberg Seed Round](https://trinitonian.com/2026/03/06/five-groups-receive-7000-in-stumberg-seed-round/) - Five student startups were granted $7,000 each after the seed round of the 12th annual Louis H. Stumberg New Venture Competition. On Feb. 27, Trinity students presented their business ideas to approximately 90 students, staff and community members. A panel of judges, including Stephanie Guerra, Loretta Williams Gurnell, Scott Gray, Andrew M. Anguiano and Gavin - [Lock it and block it](https://trinitonian.com/2026/03/19/lock-it-and-block-it/) - TUPD has filed four vehicle-related reports on campus, including two vehicle burglaries and two vehicle thefts on campus and in the City Vista area this semester, according to Trinity University Police Department (TUPD) Chief of Police Paul Chapa. The vehicle burglaries occurred on Old Hildebrand Avenue on Jan. 12 and in the City Vista parking - [Previously, on SGA: Finance and administration pilots “Trinity Budget 101”](https://trinitonian.com/2026/03/19/previously-on-sga-finance-and-administration-pilots-trinity-budget-101/) - CLIMATE CHECK Sophomore Senator Nellie Clark asked about the new BoodleBox AI system that Trinity may implement, expressing concern that professors could use it to grade assignments and respond to emails. Ben Williams, associate dean of students, said Trinity has no intention of replacing teaching with AI and is only gauging how people use it. - [Breaking the glass ceiling in finance](https://trinitonian.com/2026/03/18/where-are-the-women-in-finance/) - When Darcie Gulick, junior finance major, walked into her Student Managed Fund I class, she counted the number of women in the room: a total of five. Women remain underrepresented in finance nationally, holding only 24% of leadership roles in the broader financial services industry. Despite this gender gap, Gulick intends to pursue her strong - [Soaring to new heights with SASA](https://trinitonian.com/2026/03/19/soaring-to-new-heights-with-sasa/) - Members of the Trinity community came together to celebrate new beginnings on Feb. 27 at the Intramural (IM) field, as the South Asian Student Association (SASA) hosted its first-ever kite festival. Members of SASA greeted students and community members at the IM field with lively music and tables full of South Asian cuisine. They encouraged - [Trinity student by Day, Acabella by night](https://trinitonian.com/2026/03/16/trinity-student-by-day-acabella-by-night/) - By day, Ellie Gunnin, senior communication major, juggles classes, campus commitments and job shifts. At night, she joins the Acabellas, Trinity’s student-run a cappella group, for rehearsal. At 9 p.m, the lights remain on in Trinity’s choir room. Inside, the Acabellas, founded in 2007, begin rehearsal. For Gunnin, late-night rehearsals have been central to her - [Mitski’s latest album is elaborately expressive](https://trinitonian.com/2026/03/11/mitskis-latest-album-is-elaborately-expressive/) - Haunted houses, dying girls and cats — all symbols Mitski weaves through her eighth album, “Nothing’s About to Happen to Me.” The captivatingly eerie aura developed throughout the album reimagines many of the themes Mitski is known for: rehashing relationships, identity and death all through a new lens. In this latest album, Mitski theatrically explores - [A Requiem for Generations: an RE9 Review](https://trinitonian.com/2026/03/18/a-requiem-for-generations-an-re9-review/) - Resident Evil Requiem (RE9) is a victory lap for Capcom, a Japanese video game company. Celebrating the series’ 30-year history, RE9 blends its best parts together to create something exceptional. In a way, it feels like the final step for the franchise as it currently exists. Its retreading of Resident Evil’s best hits in both - [A tool for differentiation or a hindrance?](https://trinitonian.com/2026/03/18/a-tool-for-differentiation-or-a-hindrance/) - Imagine you and a student at Texas A&M University both get a 92.67 in a class, but their transcript read 4.0 and yours read 3.67. Now, your overall GPA looks worse in an admission officer’s eyes. This is the threat plus-minus grading poses. In today’s incredibly competitive environment, even the smallest difference in GPA becomes - [Don't take your time for granted](https://trinitonian.com/2026/03/18/dont-take-your-time-for-granted/) - Sixty days, 18 hours and 23 minutes until nearly 500 of us leave Trinity, from the time I’m writing this. Those two months are closing in on us, and I’m so ready. I haven’t stopped thinking about the most mundane things: a 9-5 job, the time to clean my apartment, the space to have a - [Women’s tennis tame Thoroughbreds](https://trinitonian.com/2026/03/17/womens-tennis-tame-thoroughbreds/) - Trinity women’s tennis hosted the Skidmore College Thoroughbreds on Friday, March 13 and won 6-1. The match against Skidmore was the Tigers’ fourth of a six-game home series, a stretch during which Trinity has gone 4-0 since splitting their two game road trip. The Tigers started their game against the Thoroughbreds with a sweep in - [Tigers drop tight series to No. 6 Wash U, gain “a lot of confidence”](https://trinitonian.com/2026/03/17/tigers-drop-tight-series-to-no-6-wash-u-gain-a-lot-of-confidence/) - Trinity hosted the sixth-ranked team in the country, Washington University-St. Louis (WashU), on March 13 in a doubleheader. The Tigers lost game one 6-5 after nearly pulling off a five-run comeback in the final two innings. The second game ended early so WashU could make their flight out of San Antonio and finished in a - [Dear Superwomen: Tigers Celebrate Women’s History Month](https://trinitonian.com/2026/03/18/dear-superwomen-tigers-celebrate-womens-history-month/) - Writing a postcard addressed to his mom, Blaise Eakle, sophomore accounting major, shared how much he appreciated her love and support. Sitting at the Student Inclusion and Belonging’s (SIB) Women Appreciation Station on March 4, Eakle and others stopped by to grab donuts, write postcards and add to a whiteboard to highlight the women in - [Baseball sees mixed results over spring break](https://trinitonian.com/2026/03/18/baseball-sees-mixed-results-over-spring-break/) - Trinity baseball spent their spring break on the field, opening the series with a comeback 6-5 win over Tufts University on Friday, March 14 to snap the Jumbos’ five-game win streak. The Tigers’ momentum didn’t last, as Tufts’ bats dominated the Tigers 24-9 on Saturday, March 15. The Jumbos won the series in a 10-2 - [Two Tigers claw their way to the NCAA Track and Field Indoor Championships](https://trinitonian.com/2026/03/18/two-tigers-claw-their-way-to-the-ncaa-track-and-field-indoor-championships/) - After winning the Southern Athletic Association (SAA) Championship for women’s indoor track and field and finishing second in the conference for men’s, Trinity sent two field athletes to compete in Birmingham, Alabama, at the National Championships on March 13 and 14. Sophomore Annabelle Lanik and senior Bocar Diagana each qualified for the NCAA Division III - [‘Creaming’ the financial market since 1998](https://trinitonian.com/2026/03/07/creaming-the-financial-market-since-1998/) - In many ways, the Student Managed Fund (SMF) is a typical Trinity business course. Students meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays, learn about investing, and present financial research to their peers. But grades aren’t the only thing at risk in SMF — $18 million of Trinity’s endowment is at stake. The class first began in 1998 - [Behind the red curtain, into the mind of Woody](https://trinitonian.com/2026/03/11/behind-the-red-curtain-into-the-mind-of-woody/) - From Feb. 27 to April 4, the Michael and Noemi Neidorff Art Gallery will be filled with images of the trees and travelers throughout the Redwood forests. The exhibit’s work is by David Woody, an award-winning photographer and lecturer at California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt. Although the photographer did not attend the soft opening on - [‘DEAR TRINITY, ICE OUT’: Students respond to President’s statement on ICE](https://trinitonian.com/2026/03/07/dear-trinity-ice-out-students-respond-to-presidents-statement-on-ice/) - Following Trinity’s Feb. 9 statement detailing university protocols if Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) were to enter campus, flyers appeared on campus that read “DEAR TRINITY, ICE OUT” above a QR code. The code led to an essay written by student organizers, voicing their concern about the university’s statement. In the email statement, Trinity President - [FSL gets a check up](https://trinitonian.com/2026/03/07/fsl-gets-a-check-up/) - Without barring foul language or ugly realities, Indiana-based emergency physician Louis M. Profeta, M.D. spoke to Trinity students on March 4 about substance and alcohol abuse among college students, most notably those involved in fraternities and sororities. The talk, entitled “A Sunday Talk with Dr. Louis Profeta”, is part of what Greek Council Fraternity co-Chair - [Previously, on SGA: Senators fully fund three organizations](https://trinitonian.com/2026/03/07/previously-on-sga-senators-fully-fund-three-organizations/) - FUNDING REQUESTS ALPHA KAPPA PSI: FUNDING DENIED FOR $3,385 Alpha Kappa Psi (AKPsi) requested $3,385 for a leadership summit at Mo-Ranch. The event would train and strengthen the organization’s future leadership, AKPsi representatives said. Associate Dean of Students Ben Williams said SGA has not historically funded events off-campus. While SGA would be allowed to fund - [Remembering Braxton Barry](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/20/remembering-braxton-barry/) - Braxton Barry, 22, graduated from Trinity University in May 2025 with a bachelor of science in accounting. He was a starting player on the Trinity men’s basketball team, and was set to earn his master’s degree in accounting this May. Upon graduating, he planned to start as an associate at accounting firm Ernst & Young. - [At Black Essence Fest, ‘Soul Train’ celebrates ‘70s Black joy](https://trinitonian.com/2026/03/07/at-black-essence-fest-soul-train-celebrates-70s-black-joy/) - Metallic tinsel and fringe surrounded the dance floor as bell-bottoms swayed beneath colored lights. The Black Student Union (BSU) hosted its fifth annual Black Essence Fest on Friday, Feb. 27 from 1-4 p.m. in the Fiesta Room, inviting Trinity students and faculty to immerse themselves in this year’s theme: “Soul Train: The ‘70s.” A Soul - [News Analysis: FSL needs to better listen to student voices](https://trinitonian.com/2026/03/06/news-analysis-fsl-needs-to-better-listen-to-student-voices/) - Over the past year, the Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) team has made several drastic changes to its previously established systems. This coincides with new leadership in Director of Student Engagement Jarvis Clark and FSL coordinator Breona Jones, along with assistance from Associate Dean of Students Benjamin Williams. This group served as the catalyst for - [The more standards change, the more they stay the same](https://trinitonian.com/2026/03/06/the-more-standards-change-the-more-they-stay-the-same/) - Next year, Fraternity and Sorority Life’s (FSL) standards system, which promotes academic and community involvement, will be updated. A committee has completed the final draft that, if approved, will take effect in April. These new standards, drafted since early last semester, aim to address various complaints from standards chairs of FSL organizations from last year, - [Trinity women’s track and field win photo finish at the SAA Championship](https://trinitonian.com/2026/03/06/trinity-womens-track-and-field-win-photo-finish-at-the-saa-championship/) - Trinity women’s track and field won the Southern Athletic Association (SAA) Championship on Saturday, Feb. 28, in Danville, KY, by less than a point, outdueling back-to-back reigning champions Centre College 166.5 to 166. The men’s team, on the other hand, finished in second place behind Centre. Over the weekend, the two Trinity teams set seven - [Softball secures winning weekend, off to 8-2 start](https://trinitonian.com/2026/03/06/softball-secures-winning-weekend-off-to-8-2-start/) - Trinity softball went 3-1 across two series at home on Feb. 27 and March 1. They started the weekend with a sweep of Hanover College in two games with scores of 10-2 and 7-2. They finished the weekend by splitting with Willamette University. Trinity won the first game 5-3, but lost later that day 3-2. - [No. 1 Baseball take weekend series against Babson](https://trinitonian.com/2026/03/06/no-1-baseball-take-weekend-series-against-babson/) - The No. 1 Tigers won two of three games at home against Babson College over the Feb. 27 weekend to secure their second series victory of the season. Trinity won their first game on Feb. 27 at 6 p.m., 8-5. Saturday’s first pitch was at 2 p.m. and the Tigers won 9-4, improving their record - [Trinity basketball comes up short in SAA Championship games](https://trinitonian.com/2026/03/06/trinity-basketball-comes-up-short-in-saa-championship-games/) - The Tigers traveled to Berry College for the Southern Athletic Association (SAA) basketball championships on Feb. 27 and 28. The women’s team cruised past Berry College 73-49 in the semifinal round, but fell short against Millsaps College 72-66 in the championship game. The men’s team decisively won their semifinal matchup against Centre College 83-57, but - [Trinity should teach soft skills](https://trinitonian.com/2026/03/05/trinity-should-teach-soft-skills/) - Studying. Straight A’s. Success. In school we are taught how to work through problems, the discipline and art of studying and how to be successful — in a class. Although college is supposed to get you ready for “the real world,” it is often overlooked to teach us how to develop what, arguably, matters most; - [From mayor to professor to judge: Nirenberg declares victory in Democratic primary](https://trinitonian.com/2026/03/04/from-mayor-to-professor-to-judge-nirenberg-declares-victory-in-democratic-primary/) - Former San Antonio mayor and Trinity class of ‘99 graduate Ron Nirenberg, now Trinity Calgaard Distinguished Professor of Practice, defeated incumbent Peter Sakai in the Democratic primary election for Bexar County Judge on Tuesday, March 3. KSAT 12, among other San Antonio news outlets, reported that Nirenberg declared victory over Sakai shortly after polls closed - [Musicians with SA Philharmonic face another uncertain year](https://trinitonian.com/2026/03/03/musicians-with-sa-philharmonic-face-another-uncertain-year/) - San Antonio Philharmonic is canceling the remainder of the group’s 2025-2026 season, officials announced on Feb. 21. The decision, delivered by the Philharmonic’s board, continues a decades-long cycle of uncertainty for San Antonio’s only major orchestra, according to faculty in the Trinity music department. Now, community musicians, including several Trinity faculty members, find themselves without - [‘The Bus Stop’: An existential Trinity Theatre experience](https://trinitonian.com/2026/03/03/the-bus-stop-an-existential-trinity-theatre-experience/) - To kick off the first Trinity Theatre production of 2026, a cast of characters told the tale of anticipation. In the Stieren Theatre from Feb. 20–28, audiences gathered to watch “The Bus Stop,” a one act written by Nobel Prize recipient Gao Xingjian in 1983. Chloë Edmonson, assistant professor of theater, directed the play, while - [Live, Laugh, Career Fair](https://trinitonian.com/2026/03/03/live-laugh-career-fair/) - Lily Roberson, first-year biology major What careers are you interested in? “Personally, I want to go into public health epidemiology, so I’m here to talk with the city of San Antonio for internship opportunities.” What are you hoping to gain from the career fair? “I would love to make connections with the city of San - [Previously, on SGA: Residential Life presents senior-only housing to senators](https://trinitonian.com/2026/03/02/previously-on-sga-residential-life-presents-senior-only-housing-to-senators/) - Previously, on SGA: Residential Life presents senior-only housing to senators Byline: Maya ShahMansoorian CLIMATE CHECK Inclusion and Belonging Chair Ayesha Farrukh discussed takeaways from a roundtable meeting SGA hosted with student organization leaders on Feb. 23. The meeting’s purpose was to identify areas where SGA could improve its effectiveness, and many new organizations, Farrukh said, - [The ‘Word Wizard’ talks crossword strategies and family legacy](https://trinitonian.com/2026/03/02/the-word-wizard-talks-crossword-strategies-and-family-legacy/) - Each new Trinitonian issue release is another race against the clock for the reigning crossword champion, Patricia McDonald. Every Friday, onlookers in Coates Student Center may witness the next record-breaking puzzle performance. “I am walking with purpose, and I probably look quite intense. And then I will park at a table, and I will not - [Point/Counterpoint: The three-year residency requirement](https://trinitonian.com/2023/09/28/point-counterpoint-the-three-year-residency-requirement/) - Faysal Al-Zand: While Trinity’s residency requirement eases the transition of new students into the Trinity community, three years is longer than what most students need. The requirement mandates that students reside on campus for at least three years before graduation in order to adhere to Trinity’s mission of being a residential campus on top of - [Black and white and red all over](https://trinitonian.com/2023/10/27/black-and-white-and-red-all-over/) - In the darkness, your stomach churns. Acid eats the ground-up remnants of an overpriced omelet, a mishmash of undercooked ingredients amputated and blended and fused to each other, a rearranged corpse of Frankenstein’s monster. It’s a creature inside of you, and as you climb Cardiac Hill on a silent October night, finally finished with a - [A Piece of Cake](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/27/a-piece-of-cake/) - Created by Lucy Knudson using the free crossword puzzle builder from Amuse Labs - [Mardi Gras: The New Orleans Fiesta](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/22/mardi-gras-the-new-orleans-fiesta/) - The Mardi Gras season came to a close on Feb. 17, and during the six-week festival, many Trinity students from Louisiana were missing home. Parades, dancers and bands take over the streets of New Orleans to carry on the Catholic tradition of indulgence before Lent, but in Texas, the streets remain silent. Kennedi Heim, sophomore - [Reminding myself why I do this](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/25/reminding-myself-why-i-do-this/) - I was supposed to write about Student Press Freedom Day for this editorial. It was yesterday, Feb. 26, and I was supposed to write about the importance of student journalism and reflect on the Society of Professional Journalists’ theme of “Resilience in Action.” I’m supposed to tell you yet again how important student newspapers are - [Minister vs. firebrand: A battle for nominee](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/25/minister-vs-firebrand-a-battle-for-nominee/) - Since December, U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett has intensified the race for the Texas Democratic nomination, throwing her hat into the ring against State Representative James Talarico for a spot on the ticket. The Texas Democratic primary takes place on March 3, and early voting ends Feb. 27. Just weeks ago, union leader Taylor Rehmet flipped - [The pathway to finding a ‘Senior Director of Pathways’](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/26/the-pathway-to-finding-a-senior-director-of-pathways/) - Joshua Schwartz, Trinity associate professor of engineering science, pitched his application for the newly created position of Senior Director of Pathways to Trinity faculty in Dicke Hall on Feb. 24. Trinity fielded candidates for the new position, and whomever receives the role will act as the First-Year Experience (FYE) coordinator and additionally ensure that pathway - [Swinging into the spring season with Trinity golf](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/27/swinging-into-the-spring-season-with-trinity-golf/) - With Trinity athletics on the hunt for full departmental awards, Trinity men’s and women’s golf got their seasons underway with hopes of contributing to the effort. Both teams enter this year coming off of successful 2025 campaigns, with men’s golf ranked No. 24 nationally. They open their season on March 2-3 at the Savannah Invitational - [AI in the Classroom: A helpful tool or a barrier for learning?](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/02/ai-in-the-classroom-a-helpful-tool-or-a-barrier-for-learning/) - As over 90% of college students now use AI, according to Forbes Magazine, Trinity students are beginning to learn how AI may be incorporated into their own classrooms. Though some students expressed concern about the way it would affect their education, they also shared that it can be helpful as academic support. Cyrus Terry, first-year - [Why working for the Trinitonian is worth it](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/03/why-working-for-the-trinitonian-is-worth-it/) - “I would apply but literally everyone I know who works for the Trinitonian hates it” – Anonymous Fizz poster And yes, I took it personally. I know the person who made the original Fizz post probably didn’t intend to cause me to spiral, yet here we are. As managing editor, it’s my job to make - [Sidewalk: Punxsutawney Predicts](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/04/sidewalk-punxsutawney-predicts/) - On Feb. 2, beloved groundhog Punxsutawney Phil looked to the skies and saw his shadow, predicting six more weeks of winter. The Trinitonian asked if Trinity students believed Phil’s prediction. Emma Pitre, junior psychology major “I don’t believe him, because I don't want it to be winter. I don’t like the cold. Well, actually, I - [Trinity Bid Day 2026](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/04/trinity-bid-day-2026/) - [The Trinity community walks out against ICE](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/05/the-trinity-community-walks-out-against-ice/) - Over 100 Trinity community members gathered in front of the Magic Stones at noon on Feb. 2, holding posters and chanting as a part of a student-led walkout and march against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Students marched off-campus at 12:20 p.m, and proceeded to the Hildebrand and Broadway intersection, where they protested for an - [Dry recruitment extension: One semester later](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/05/dry-recruitment-extension-one-semester-later/) - The first extended “red zone,” or dry recruitment period, officially ended on Jan. 30. This extension was a response to alcohol abuse and sexual assault cases at Trinity, and aimed to increase safety around recruitment events. Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) members, though, are still questioning the policy’s effectiveness. On Sept. 15, the day dry - [Roller skating and memory making](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/10/roller-skating-and-memory-making/) - On Tuesday afternoons, a group of about 20 Trinity students gather at The Rollercade roller rink for Trinity’s roller skating physical education class. Amber Lewis, class of ‘23 alum and skating fanatic, teaches the class, and for her, the roller skating class is more than just a P.E. credit or part-time job, it’s a part - [Cooking up business skills at the Pearl](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/11/cooking-up-business-skills-at-the-pearl/) - In a new bootcamp that ran from Jan. 5-11, 10 Trinity students and 16 Culinary Institute of America (CIA) students paired up to create and market a culinary product through hands-on learning. Students combined their entrepreneurship and chef skills in the kitchen and the classroom to compete for the title of overall best business. The - [Sidewalk: Sharing the recipe for a bad professor](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/12/sidewalk-students-share-the-recipe-for-a-bad-professor/) - Micheal Varela, sophomore accounting and finance double-major What makes a professor a bad professor? “I feel like a bad professor would be somebody who is not being actively supportive of their students. Somebody who puts them off, doesn’t respond to any emails, cancels office hours and isn’t able to have open availability for their students.” - [Down on one knee for democracy](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/16/down-on-one-knee-for-democracy/) - Love was in the air on Feb. 11 in the Fiesta Room, as the Trinity University Voter Engagement Task Force taught potential voters how to put a ring on a candidate when choosing who to vote for in the upcoming primary elections. Part of “The Conversation” at Trinity, a program that promotes dialogue around difficult - [Not your average fraternity: An inside look into business fraternities at Trinity](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/16/not-your-average-fraternity-an-inside-look-into-business-fraternities-at-trinity/) - “Fraternity” typically conjures images of drunk boys partying, not professional business meetings or intellectual chats about politics. These four fraternities, though, do just that. Trinity is home to several professional fraternities and honor societies that combine co-ed brotherhood and professional development across a variety of academic disciplines. For members of these organizations, they bridge the - [Mandatory “StandUp to Hazing!” training catches students by surprise](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/19/mandatory-standup-to-hazing-training-catches-students-by-surprise/) - All undergraduate and graduate students, excluding first-years, must complete a mandatory online hazing prevention training by Feb. 23, or have their registration placed on hold. On Feb. 5, Jessica Edonick, dean of students, sent out the “StandUp to Hazing!” training to students, and while administrators said it serves as a beneficial measure for campus - [“How to Make a Killing” is not earning interest](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/26/how-to-make-a-killing-is-not-earning-interest/) - Glen Powell has a certain charm with his capybara smile and successful blockbusters. That being said, I’m getting tired of seeing Glen Powell play himself in every film he’s in. His newest is, unfortunately, no exception to this white-bread typecast. Although a dynamic mystery, “How to Make a Killing” can’t decide which genre it is, - [Know your rights: What you should and shouldn’t do in the face of ICE](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/26/know-your-rights-what-you-should-and-shouldnt-do-in-the-face-of-ice/) - In past weeks, many Trinity students have protested against ICE presence on campus and in San Antonio, demanding Trinity take a stance on the issue and inform the community of the steps university personnel would take. Though the university outlined their protocols in an email on Feb. 9, Trinity activist groups held a “Know Your - [Addition made to senior meal plan](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/26/addition-made-to-senior-meal-plan/) - Beginning next year, senior students who remain on campus will be able to choose the Tiger 100 meal plan, which gives them 100 meal swipes per semester and $200 Bonus Bucks, for $1,082.50 per semester. The Tiger 100 meal plan was previously only available to seniors who were living off-campus. However, given the recently announced - [With ICE’s new processing center, Trinity and San Antonio push back](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/25/with-ices-new-processing-center-trinity-and-san-antonio-push-back/) - After Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) obtained a warehouse on Feb. 3, members of the Trinity and San Antonio community expressed their concerns over the legitimacy and ethics of the purchase. The 639,595-square-foot warehouse is located approximately 12 miles away from Trinity, and ICE purchased the location for $66.1 million to be used as a - [King of the castle or another year stuck on campus?](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/25/king-of-the-castle-or-another-year-stuck-on-campus/) - The conversion of Murchison Hall and the third floor of Calvert Hall to senior-only, single rooms next fall elicited various reactions in the Trinity community. The Trinitonian interviewed multiple rising and current seniors, and most agreed that while the privatization could be beneficial for some, they would prefer off-campus housing instead due to the location - [Chamber Ensembles with a contemporary compositional twist](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/18/chamber-ensembles-with-a-contemporary-compositional-twist/) - For the first time, the SOLI Chamber Ensemble performed alongside Trinity students. On Feb. 13, SOLI musicians and Trinity students presented “I SOLO’d with SOLI” in the Ruth Taylor Recital Hall. According to Carolyn True, SOLI member and professor of music, the recital was a celebration of music education: 10 Trinity students performed piano compositions - [‘Wuthering Heights’ was woefully hopeless](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/20/wuthering-heights-was-woefully-hopeless/) - For a long time, Kate Bush’s 1978 song “Wuthering Heights” was my only introduction to Emily Brontë’s classic novel. Last year, though, I began hearing about an upcoming adaptation of the story, written and directed by Emerald Fennell. I knew Fennell from her previous, salacious films “Saltburn” and “Promising Young Woman,” and her latest work - [Softball sinks the Pirates in two game sweep](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/25/softball-sinks-the-pirates-in-two-game-sweep/) - Trinity softball kicked off their first homestand of the season with a sweep against the Whitworth University Pirates on Feb. 22. The Tigers took both games, winning 2-1 in extra innings and 8-0 in five innings due to the eight-run mercy rule. The first game was a pitchers’ duel between junior pitcher Josephine Koelewyn and - [Baseball is back: Trinity takes opening series](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/25/baseball-is-back-trinity-takes-opening-series/) - Trinity baseball started its season with a four-game homestand, facing the defending Division III national champions, No. 1 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Warhawks. The Tigers dropped the opener on Feb. 19 by a score of 6-2, but responded by winning both games on Feb. 20. Trinity won the first game 12-1 and the second game 5-4. - [Go touch some grass](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/23/go-touch-some-grass/) - With spring break rapidly approaching, students finally have a chance to get away from the confines of academics and touch some grass. For those looking to ground themselves, Texas has multiple state parks that make for an adventurous weekend getaway, Outdoor Recreation (OREC) leaders said. Outdoor enthusiast and OREC trip leader Audrey Vanegas, junior business - [SOLI celebrates 30 years](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/20/soli-celebrates-30-years/) - SOLI Chamber Ensemble brought their 30x30x30 Project to Trinity on Feb. 15 and 16 for a two-day showcase featuring workshops and performances. The project commemorates SOLI’s 30th anniversary, which they celebrated last year. Over the past 30 years, SOLI has commissioned hundreds of works from composers in pursuit of their mission to promote new music. - [The news industry is dying](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/11/the-news-industry-is-dying/) - One-third of the Washington Post’s staff was laid off last Wednesday. Sit with that for a moment. A nearly 150-year-old newspaper. A family-founded newspaper. The newspaper that broke the Watergate scandal. The newspaper that reported on the loss of Trinity’s very own Aidan Heartfield. That newspaper lost one-third of its staff — an estimated 300 - [Sidewalk: Slide, glide, pick an Olympic side](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/23/sidewalk-slide-glide-pick-an-olympic-side/) - Aerin Hill, first-year international studies and political science double-major What is your favorite Winter Olympics sport to watch and why? “My favorite is ice skating. I’m a cheerleader, and I’ve been in competitive art almost my whole life. To watch ice skating – which is essentially to me like gymnastics on ice – is really - [Conservatives, come hither.](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/17/conservatives-come-hither/) - I don’t think it’s a surprising fact that most, if not all, of our opinion columnists share certain political ideologies. Honestly, I’d wager a large amount of our staff would identify as blue-ish. We don’t regularly have conservative viewpoints showcased in the Trinitonian’s opinion pages — and that’s a shame. My personal beliefs aren’t a - [San Antonio supports treatment over confinement](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/10/treatment-over-confinement-shouldnt-be-a-debate/) - When someone breaks their leg, we send them to the hospital. When someone has a heart attack, we call an ambulance. When someone has a mental health crisis that causes them to lose touch with reality, we throw them in jail so their inconvenient behavior happens somewhere out of sight and out of mind. Criminalizing - [Fight for knowledge and fight for science](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/17/fight-for-knowledge-and-fight-for-science/) - Has anyone told the government lately that science is based on evidence? Scientists test a theory over and over and over obsessively before they deem anything definitively true, but all the government needs to differentiate fact from fiction is a vague claim and a prayer. “Tylenol causes autism,” “vaccines kill children” and, most recently, “life - [Previously on SGA: Senators discuss food pantry and fully fund Holi and Mabuhay events](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/18/previously-on-sga-senators-discuss-food-pantry-and-fully-fund-holi-and-mabuhay-events/) - The following covers the meeting on Feb. 18. CLIMATE CHECK Senior Senator Rohit Shetty raised the idea of gauging student interest in a food pantry and asked if other SGA members would like to help plan it. — He is currently working on a student survey. Senator Shetty recommended since SGA is combining all class - [Half of Phi Sig pledges drop during orientation](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/18/half-of-phi-sig-pledges-drop-during-orientation/) - Rumors of a large portion of Phi Sigma Chi’s New Active Class (NAC) dropping out of orientation began circulating through campus and Fizz shortly after Bid Day on Jan. 30. Four out of eight NAC members have been confirmed to have dropped the organization following the first weekend of orientation. According to a member of - [Students don’t fudge around with Chocolate Fest](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/18/students-dont-fudge-around-with-chocolate-fest/) - Students began lining up more than an hour before Chocolate Fest began in anticipation of limited-edition hoodies, sweaters and student-made treats. This 23rd annual festival, hosted by the Student Programming Board on Feb. 13 at Coates Esplanade, had a new theme: “Sweet Revenge.” SPB named two winners out of the 63 organizations who participated: Cat - [New year, new Trinity: QEP to choose next campus project](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/18/new-year-new-trinity-qep-to-choose-next-campus-project/) - Ballots for Trinity’s new Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) officially opened on Feb. 4, according to an email from SGA President Omar Ratrut. The QEP, a five-year project assumed by academic institutions to reaffirm their accreditation status, will introduce campus resources for students and staff. Students and staff voted between Feb. 4 and Feb. 16 on - [Charli XCX is more than just ‘The Moment’](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/12/charli-xcx-is-more-than-just-the-moment/) - Amongst a sea of lime green and black, I watched Charli XCX’s “The Moment” in theaters. Almost two years out from the release of “Brat,” the singer’s momentum remained strong as she explored new forms of media. Throughout the film, Charli XCX recontextualizes her role in the “Brat” album cycle and offers insightful metacommentary on - [‘Sonic Transmission’ brings electronic music to the river](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/16/sonic-transmission-brings-electronic-music-to-the-river/) - Ten minutes from campus, on Feb. 7 from 7 to 11 p.m, electronic basslines carried across the San Antonio River as beams of neon lights roved around the concrete arches of Confluence Park. At “Sonic Transmission,” music and visuals transformed the public park into a hub for electronic artists, digital creators and local vendors, attracting - [How Paul McGinlay built Trinity soccer](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/18/how-paul-mcginlay-built-trinity-soccer/) - The 2025 soccer season marked Paul McGinlay’s 35th season as Trinity University’s men’s soccer head coach. In that time, McGinlay’s team has collected 23 Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference championships, 25 NCAA playoff appearances and 10 appearances in the Final Four. Aside from heading a successful men’s soccer program, McGinlay also serves as the athletic liaison - [Mary Ullmann Japhet embraces the unexpected](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/18/mary-ullmann-japhet-embraces-the-unexpected/) - Mary Ullmann Japhet, class of ‘84, never saw herself with a career in sports, yet she made one in San Antonio that has lasted decades. From her time at the local San Antonio station KENS 5, to the local nonprofit San Antonio Sports, and finally to managing a media company with her name on it, - [Tiger tennis sweeps the weekend home openers](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/18/tiger-tennis-sweeps-the-weekend-home-openers/) - Trinity women’s tennis opened weekend play at home against the University of California, Santa Cruz Banana Slugs (UCSC) as scheduled on Feb. 14, delivering a 7-0 sweep. A rain delay pushed the Trinity men’s tennis team matches to Feb. 15. The Tigers men’s team earned their first win of the spring season with a 7-0 - [Swim and dive make another splash in Trinity’s race for the Director’s Cup](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/18/swim-and-dive-make-another-splash-in-trinitys-race-for-the-directors-cup/) - Trinity University swimming and diving left the rest of the field in Danville, KY, in its wake, claiming both Southern Athletic Association (SAA) titles in dominant fashion on Feb. 14. The women’s program piled up 995.5 points — 273.5 more than second place — while the men scored 984, finishing 230 points clear of the - [Honoring the feminine and LGBTQ+ identity through art and literature](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/16/honoring-the-feminine-and-lgbtq-identity-through-art-and-literature/) - Anel Flores, artist, author and teacher from the Texas borderlands, visited Trinity on Feb. 10 to discuss their newest novel, “Curtains of Rain,” with the “U.S. Latinx Culture and Artistic Expressions” class. Flores is Xicana/e and queer two-spirit, and devotes their work to studying the male-dominated 1970s Chicano movement through a feminist and queer lens. - [Tackling club rugby and its rebirth at Trinity](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/11/tackling-club-rugby-and-its-rebirth-at-trinity/) - After a run-in with a student wearing an old Trinity club rugby shirt, Zachary Devadoss was inspired to start the rugby club back up last semester. Devadoss, sophomore neuroscience major and team captain, employed the help of the team’s former coach, Arnal Prasad, who shared that the club rugby has been part of Trinity since - [Previously, on SGA: Pay up $2,500 or scoot on outta here!](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/15/previously-on-sga-pay-up-2500-or-scoot-on-outta-here/) - CLIMATE CHECK Sophomore Senator Eva Smith said tuition increased 10% at Trinity over the past year, and many students did not anticipate paying this much. She asked about the reasoning, to which Jessica Edonick, associate vice president for student affairs and dean of students, said that Mark Detterick, vice president for finance and administration and - [Previously, on SGA: First funding requests of the semester](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/15/previously-on-sga-first-funding-requests-of-the-semester/) - CLIMATE CHECK Sophomore Senator Nellie Clark asked about menstrual product upkeep in upper campus bathrooms. Senior President Omar Rartrut said that a third-party contractor that manages upper campus bathroom facilities is now responsible for maintaining the products. Ratrut suggested SGA subsidize them until the contractor takes over, and he will ensure that they implement this - [Murchison and Calvert go private](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/12/murchison-and-calvert-go-private/) - Murchison Hall and Calvert Hall will be converted to single-bedroom upper division dorms starting this fall, according to Residential Life (ResLife). Rachel Boaz Toppel, director of ResLife, sent an email to the class of 2027 on Feb. 11 announcing the change, which includes renovations to Murchison Lounge and the space outside Murchison. Though sophomores will - [From page to stage in a single day](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/13/from-page-to-stage-in-a-single-day/) - After one day of preparation, three one-act plays graced the Café Theater on Feb. 8 at 6 p.m. The set of performances was a part of the Trinity University Players (TUPS) annual 24 Hour Play Festival, in which plays are written, rehearsed and performed all in 24 hours. Anna Kayser, sophomore political science major and - [PAWSitively yours: 31 years of love and counting](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/10/pawsitively-yours-31-years-and-counting/) - Long ago, on a 125-acre campus in downtown San Antonio, two Tigers fell in love. Bound together by shared bonds, deep connections and devoted friendship, Jon and Tenley French reflected on their time at Trinity and their love story from 31 years ago. Over 1,000 miles apart, Jon grew up in Missouri and Tenley was - [How students celebrate Valentine’s Day](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/09/sidewalk-students-celebrate-valentines-day-from-near-and-far/) - What are you doing for your partner this Valentine’s Day? “We are long distance, so unfortunately we won’t be together, but we’re probably just going to FaceTime and watch a movie.” What made you decide that? “When we first started talking and hanging out, we would FaceTime and watch movies, so it was a cute - [It is the gift that every Trinity student deserves!](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/11/guest-the-gift-you-all-deserve/) - Don’t know where to start? That’s understandable! Many people don’t have any formal education about sexual health. For those who received formal education in schools, the quality of the education is often substandard. For example, the Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States, a national non-profit organization, gives Texas’s sexual education an “Overall - [Singing to the songs of love… platonically!](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/10/singing-to-the-songs-of-love-platonically/) - On the first day of Tiger Takeoff in 2022, Gemma Prince, senior psychology major, approached someone who she thought was her third-grade best friend. In reality, she met Jake Cipolla, senior music and education double-major. Four years after this mix-up, the two are roommates and best friends. The connection wasn’t instantaneous; the pair said it - [Nirenberg and Sakai debate for the office of County Judge](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/12/nirenberg-and-sakai-debate-for-the-office-of-county-judge/) - The NAACP hosted a public debate between former San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg and incumbent Peter Sakai for the office of Bexar County Judge on Feb. 6 at the Second Baptist Community Center. Over 100 San Antonio community members attended the debate, and NAACP organizers handed out voter guides to attendees. Before the debate started, - [Students urge Trinity administration to break silence on ICE](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/12/students-urge-trinity-administration-to-break-silence-on-ice/) - On Feb. 9, a group of over 70 students could be seen carrying signs and heard chanting as they walked from the Magic Stones to President Beasley’s office in Northrup Hall, demanding Trinity administration denounce United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) potential presence on campus. Organizers demanded the following, both on their social media - [Trinity community celebrates the life of Braxton Barry](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/09/trinity-community-celebrates-the-life-of-braxton-barry/) - On Feb. 6 at 4 p.m, around 150 members of the Trinity community gathered to celebrate and honor the life of Craig Braxton Barry, ‘25, at memorial service in Margarite B. Parker Chapel. Barry, who died on Jan. 10, graduated from Trinity in May 2025 with a degree in accounting. He was a starting player - [JED representatives visit Trinity](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/11/jed-representatives-visit-trinity/) - Consultants from JED Campus visited Trinity’s campus last week to contextualize and collect further information about student mental health, according to Trinity administration. The JED Campus Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving student mental health, has been working alongside Trinity since last semester to bring JED Campus to Trinity students. From Feb. 3-5, consultants - [Giving students a SEAT at the table](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/12/giving-students-a-seat-at-the-table/) - Trinity Diversity Connection (TDC), in collaboration with Habiba Noor, professor of urban studies, hosted four panelists from Students Engaged in Advancing Texas (SEAT) and San Antonio Students for Peace (SASP) on Feb. 6 from 3-5 p.m. SEAT and SASP provide legal and organizational aid for students, as well as petition politicians for legislation representing them. - [Sidewalk: New Year, New Me, New Update](https://trinitonian.com/2026/01/29/sidewalk-new-year-new-me-new-update/) - Mylo Mittman, junior communication major What was your New Year's resolution? “My New Year’s resolution was to get out more.” How are you trying to accomplish it? “I reached out to some friends, and I was like ‘Hey I want to get out more, any ideas?’ and we haven’t gotten together yet, but there are - [No bid? No problem! What to do if you didn’t join FSL this year](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/07/no-bid-no-problem-what-to-do-if-you-didnt-join-fsl-this-year/) - The Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) recruitment process, “rush” as it is informally called, is my favorite time of the year. I have been the rush chair for my fraternity, Iota Chi Rho, since I joined two years ago, and it has consistently been one of my favorite aspects of campus involvement. It is such - [Just 16 minutes away, ICE is the new normal](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/11/just-16-minutes-away-ice-is-the-new-normal/) - Disclaimer: All authors are American citizens. We were all born in the United States of America. This isn’t a proclamation that writers for the Trinitonian normally have to make, but after the Trump administration attempted to illegally deport Mahmoud Khalil, Rümeysa Öztürk and Moshen Mahdawi in 2025, some of us feel we don’t have a - [Even ‘Saturday Night Live’ deserves some love](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/07/even-saturday-night-live-deserves-some-love/) - OK, I’ll admit it. I enjoy “Saturday Night Live” (SNL). Unfortunately, this opinion has become progressively less popular over the last 50 years since the show’s debut in 1975. As the show has changed and the creators’ focus has shifted to social media, people have stopped watching. What I think people don’t see, though, is - [Students are revisiting the Gospel of Mark in 2026](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/06/students-are-revisiting-the-gospel-of-mark-in-2026/) - On Feb. 1 at 7 p.m, a group of 15 Trinity students stepped into the center of the audience in the Fiesta Room — not with costumes, props or traditional scripts, but with a 2,000-year-old story. Students gathered to watch the opening performance of “The Mark Drama,” a free, live performance hosted by InterVarsity Christian - [Reclaiming cultural histories through ‘Religion in Art as Archive’](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/10/reclaiming-cultural-histories-through-religion-in-art-as-archive/) - Yelaine Rodriguez, an Afro-Dominican artist, kicked off the 2026 Mexico, the Americas and Spain (MAS) Álvarez Seminar Series: “Religion in Art as Archive.” On Feb. 5 at 5:30 p.m. in Dicke Hall, the New York-based creator hosted a screening of four of her short films, along with a mini art exhibition entitled “Reclaiming Sacred Histories.” - [A fledgling photographer spreads their wings](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/10/a-fledgling-photographer-spreads-their-wings/) - If you’re on Fizz, you’ve probably come across Erik Rankin’s bird photography. What started as a fun ritual to share with their parents back home has now grown into a full-fledged passion for birding. Rankin, junior computer science major, considers themself a hobbyist birder and has become known on campus for spreading awareness about the - [Softball ready to start new season in a new conference](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/11/softball-ready-to-start-new-season-in-a-new-conference/) - Trinity softball is ready for the 2026 season after a two-game sweep against the Coastal Bend College Cougars on Feb. 7. Trinity won both preseason games, 7-2 and 8-0, and is set to start the season in a new conference as it moves from the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) and into the Southern Athletic - [Coach Harrison’s proccess and success](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/11/coach-harrisons-proccess-and-success/) - 2025 marked Trinity head women’s soccer coach Dylan Harrison’s 10th season in charge of the program. Under his tenure, Harrison has led the Tigers to a conference championship and an NCAA playoff appearance nine times. At Trinity, he has an overall record of 166-22-15 and a winning percentage of 85.5% across 203 games. Harrison has - [Trinity basketball sees mixed results on senior weekend](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/11/trinity-basketball-sees-mixed-results-on-senior-weekend/) - Mixed emotions highlighted the weekend for both Trinity men’s and women’s basketball, as they each split their final two home games in Calgaard Gymnasium on Feb. 6 and Feb. 8. The women’s team defeated Rhodes College 88-74, but then lost to Millsaps College 73-72. The men fell to Rhodes 76-75 on a three-point shot in - [Baseball makes final site, wins Super Regional](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/08/baseball-makes-final-site-wins-super-regional/) - In most sports, the season begins and ends during the school year. Trinity baseball is the exception, a program that has played past graduation in every season since 2020. While the rest of the student body packed their rooms and made summer plans, the baseball team was practicing and working to advance as far as - [Tiger football ready to kickoff 2025 season](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/08/tiger-football-ready-to-kickoff-2025-season/) - Trinity football finished the 2024 regular season with an 8-2 record. However, they lost in the first round of the playoffs to Mary Hardin-Baylor University 22-29. The 2024 season was also the last with experienced starting quarterback Ryan Back, who graduated last spring. “Last year’s group was last year’s group,” senior running back Johnny Milo - [A cinematic tour of Latin America](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/10/a-cinematic-tour-of-latin-america/) - This fall, Trinity is hosting its inaugural Spanish Film Festival in collaboration with PRAGDA, a Spanish film distributor. Organized by assistant professor of Spanish Mónica Ocasio Vega, the festival is part of PRAGDA’s international “Spanish Film Club” series, which brings contemporary Latin American and Spanish stories to American universities. With input from Associate Professor of - [Leadership, legacy and lessons in American History](https://trinitonian.com/2026/01/26/leadership-legacy-and-lessons-in-american-history/) - David Crockett, professor of political science, released his newest book “Winning it Back: Restoration Presidents and the Cycle of American Politics” on Jan. 15, 2026. Crockett explained how his book breaks down the rise and fall of political parties through American presidencies and reflected on how teaching has influenced his publications. “Winning it Back” serves - [Fall sports thrust Trinity into early lead for Commissioner’s Cup](https://trinitonian.com/2026/01/23/fall-sports-thrust-trinity-into-early-lead-for-commissioners-cup/) - In the fall semester, Trinity captured three Southern Athletic Association (SAA) championships and sent all six fall teams to the NCAA regional tournament. Four advanced to the national championships, including three that finished among the Division III’s top-10 teams. Trinity leads the SAA Commissioner’s Cup standings with 47 points, 15 ahead of second-place Berry College - [Continuing the Kindness of Kellyanne Lytal](https://trinitonian.com/2026/01/26/continuing-the-kindness-of-kellyanne-lytal/) - On July 4, 2025, the Kerrville flooding devastated the Hill Country and killed 27 campers and counselors at Camp Mystic in Kerrville, Texas, including 8-year-old Kellyanne Elizabeth Lytal. In the months since then, Trinity University offensive line coordinator Wade Lytal has stuck to a mission: honoring his late daughter by spreading kindness and - [Don’t nap on the common app!](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/02/dont-nap-on-the-common-app/) - On Jan. 26, the university opened the Student Leadership Common Application, recruiting next year’s four on-campus leadership positions — Orientation Team, Peer Health Educator, Residential Life and University Tour Guide. University officials held an information session on Jan. 23 with students who currently hold these roles, as they aimed to recruit new students of all - [Landa Branch Library closing for renovations](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/05/landa-branch-library-closing-for-renovations/) - The Landa Branch Library, located one block away from Trinity on Bushnell Avenue, closed on Jan. 26 for repairs to its air conditioning, heating and ventilation systems. Some services will still be available during the closure, and though there is no exact reopening date, construction is set to end in approximately four months. Many students - [Trinity students join in striking against ICE](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/05/trinity-students-join-in-striking-against-ice/) - Trinity students joined hundreds of protesters gathered in Travis Park and marched through downtown San Antonio on Jan. 30 to protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as part of a national economic shutdown. The event began in Travis Park with speakers from the Democratic Socialists of America, the Palestinian Youth Movement and the protest - [‘People We Meet on Vacation’ is no tourist trap](https://trinitonian.com/2026/01/29/people-we-meet-on-vacation-is-no-tourist-trap/) - “People We Meet on Vacation” speaks to me. I first read the novel in 2022, and I loved it. In anticipation of the film, I re-read the book and immediately started the movie after finishing it. This would prove to be a mistake. “People We Meet on Vacation” is good as both a book and - [‘Winterreise’: A Journey through rejection and resolve](https://trinitonian.com/2026/01/28/winterreise-a-journey-through-rejection-and-resolve/) - After months of practice, two Trinity professor-musicians performed the second cycle of Franz Schubert’s “Winterreise” (Winter’s Journey) in Ruth Taylor Recital Hall on Jan. 25. Over the course of a year, Christopher Rodriguez, visiting assistant professor of vocal studies at Emory University, and Zachary Ridgway, professor of music at Trinity, are playing all three cycles - [If you’re hungry for more, dine local](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/02/restaurant-weeks-meet-trinitys-neighborhood-food-scene/) - Trinity students can eat off campus without straying too far or spending too much. San Antonio’s Restaurant Weeks, held from Jan. 17 to 31, highlights eateries in the city during the “slow” month of January. Though not a part of Culinaria’s official program, Teka Molino, Primo’s Restaurant and El Milagrito Café are affordable and comforting - [‘LOVE… From Opera’ opens the Valentine season](https://trinitonian.com/2026/01/29/love-from-opera-introduces-the-valentine-season/) - The music department held a recital entitled ‘LOVE… From Opera’ on Jan. 27 in Ruth Taylor Recital Hall that explored different forms of love through opera. Three professors, including Chia-Wei Lee, professor of music, organized the concert as part of the department’s spring events. Alongside Taiwanese native Lee, the production featured two other Taiwanese musicians: - [Trinity students need to be more than their major](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/04/trinity-students-need-to-be-more-than-their-major/) - Being a senior computer science major, one may expect to find me hunched over my laptop late into the night, cracking open energy drinks and hacking away at my next project as I apply to hundreds of jobs. While that last part may hit a little bit close to home, I find that this hypothetical - [Fencing armors up for new recruits](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/04/fencing-armors-up-for-new-recruits/) - Ethan Primeaux, first-year biochemistry major, recalled how happy he was when he saw a new fencing club member smiling under the face mask the whole time they played. He came up to him, introduced him to the rest of the club and showed him the ropes. Primeaux’s interest in the sport was initially piqued after - [Travel across the pond with Sport in England](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/04/travel-across-the-pond-with-sport-in-england/) - On Dec. 26, 2025, I left the United States with butterflies in my stomach, unsure what to expect from my short study abroad program. I returned on Jan. 11 with two weeks of unforgettable memories, and my time away proved to me that studying abroad doesn’t require a semester-long commitment. For students who don’t have - [Winter Wonderland](https://trinitonian.com/2026/01/30/winter-wonderland/) - Built by Kathryn McKinney using the free crossword puzzle generator from Amuse Labs - [It's the Great Pumpkin](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/14/its-the-great-pumpkin/) - Created by Kat M with the crossword builder from Amuse Labs - [Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/07/are-you-smarter-than-a-fifth-grader/) - Built by Kathryn McKinney with the online crossword puzzle maker from Amuse Labs - [A Race to the Bottom](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/10/a-race-to-the-bottom/) - Constructed by Kat McKinney with the free cross word generator from Amuse Labs - [A Popular Puzzle](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/03/a-popular-puzzle/) - Created by Kat McKinney using PuzzleMe's crossword maker - [Ghastly Ghouls](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/31/ghastly-ghouls/) - Built by Kathryn McKinney using PuzzleMe's crossword creator - [GUEST: Trinity Remains Committed to Supporting International Faculty, Staff, Students](https://trinitonian.com/2026/02/03/guest-trinity-remains-committed-to-supporting-international-faculty-staff-students/) - Column in response to the Jan. 30, 2026 guest column, “Protect our international faculty” We are aware that misinformation has been shared about Trinity University’s response to an executive order by the Trump Administration that affected our international faculty members. The order, issued Sept. 19, 2025, increased fees for H-1B visas to $100,000 per application. - [‘Heated Rivalry’ warmed up the winter break](https://trinitonian.com/2026/01/21/heated-rivalry-warmed-up-the-winter-break/) - Everywhere I go, I am spreading the good word of “Heated Rivalry.” I was immediately hooked on the queer Canadian hockey show when the first two episodes dropped, and soon began to convert all those around me into obsessed fans. Through the efforts of fanatics, myself included, “Heated Rivalry” has become one of the most - [Stay warm in your dorm!](https://trinitonian.com/2026/01/24/stay-warm-in-your-dorm/) - South central Texas can expect freezing cold from Saturday evening through Monday morning, with a winter storm watch from Saturday to Sunday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Campus events and activities will continue as planned through Saturday, but certain buildings will have shorter hours and students should exercise caution to stay safe and - [Trivial Pursuit](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/25/crossword-4-25/) - ACROSS 1 Step away, briefly 7 Surgical procedure popularized by Kim Kardashian 10 Spoken in España 12 Johnson's Great Society initiative dedicated to elder welfare 13 Latin "to snatch;" origin of the word "rapture" 14 Sesame Street's red resident, almost 16 Hurts 17 Anime nerd 18 Wisenheimer, more commonly 22 _____ form; the earliest known - [Dia de los Muertos](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/17/oct-17-crossword/) - [Scream Queens](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/26/oct-24-crossword-scream-queens/) - Made by Kat McKinney with the online crossword puzzle generator from Amuse Labs - [GUEST: Protect our international faculty](https://trinitonian.com/2026/01/23/guest-protect-our-international-faculty/) - Imagine you are a citizen of Mexico, South Korea, France or any other non-U.S. country — and you have accepted an offer of a full-time faculty job at Trinity University. You sign an employment contract that includes the university paying all of the associate visa fees, and you begin the tedious process of gathering documents - [Previously, on SGA: Senators continue carryover discussion](https://trinitonian.com/2026/01/29/previously-on-sga-senators-continue-carryover-discussion/) - CLIMATE CHECK Sophomore Senator Eva Smith raised concerns about the Prassel Hall elevator’s overdue inspection. Sophomore Senator Nellie Clark said that there had been an inspection sticker from last August, but that it had been destroyed over time. President Omar Ratrut told Smith to request a work order on behalf of SGA to reinspect the - [Saving democracy one book at a time](https://trinitonian.com/2026/01/29/saving-democracy-one-book-at-a-time/) - Michael Fischer, professor of English, discussed his fourth published book, “How Books Can Save Democracy,” at an event hosted by “The Conversation.” James Oberwortman, senior political science and marketing double-major, and Iman Zakaria, sophomore biology major, led the discussion in front of more than 50 Trinity community members at Dicke Hall on Jan. 27. Throughout - [Don’t leave Leeroy outside in the cold!](https://trinitonian.com/2026/01/25/students-struggle-with-housing-access-over-the-break/) - Some Trinity students said they struggled with attaining housing over winter and summer breaks. Residential Life did not provide a response in a reasonable amount of time, the students said, and it increased their stress during finals week when they did hear back. Darcie Gulick, junior finance major, said she applied for on-campus winter housing - [Upper campus projects near completion](https://trinitonian.com/2026/01/25/welcome-center-and-event-hall-approaching-completion/) - Trinity is two years into the construction of the Welcome Center and Event Hall located down Beneski Parkway, projected to open in fall 2026. According to Chief Enrollment Officer Eric Maloof, the project’s executive sponsor, the projects will provide new amenities on upper campus. Construction is still on track to be completed on schedule with - [Sidewalk: Reflecting on retirement](https://trinitonian.com/2026/01/26/sidewalk-reflecting-on-retirement/) - James Shinkle, professor of biology How are you reflecting on your final semester at Trinity? “I'm a little too busy to do that right now … I've mostly been teaching introductory courses for the last five years and was presented with the opportunity to teach a class for a major, but it's one I've never - [Nature gets gross at The MINI](https://trinitonian.com/2026/01/26/nature-gets-gross-at-the-mini/) - Student artists invited viewers to reflect on discomfort and natural processes at the opening night of The MINI, a student art show entitled “Nature Within.” The exhibition opened Jan. 22, from 5 – 7 p.m. at the Michael and Noémi Neidorff Art Gallery and brought together Trinity students, alumni and members of the San Antonio - [KRTU anniversary concert features Grammy-nominated singer](https://trinitonian.com/2026/01/26/krtu-anniversary-concert-features-grammy-nominated-singer/) - On Jan. 23, Trinity’s radio station, KRTU FM 91.7, celebrated 50 years on air with a free concert at the Carver Community Cultural Center. The night featured music by Trinity’s Jazz Ensemble alongside a display of the radio’s historical materials curated by Trinity Archives, followed by a performance by Grammy-nominated vocalist Jazzmeia Horn. Members of - [A full year of recording, rapping and raving](https://trinitonian.com/2026/01/26/a-full-year-of-recording-rapping-and-raving/) - A year ago tomorrow, Philomusica hosted its first club meeting. In the year since, the club’s activities have ranged from music slideshow nights, live music karaoke, rap battles and even a rave. The club is under new leadership this semester, and is still determining rescheduled meeting times and an anniversary activity. The name Philomusica combines - [Boodlebox is utterly useless](https://trinitonian.com/2026/01/28/boodlebox-is-utterly-useless/) - Trinity is considering instituting BoodleBox, a program that offers AI learning assistants for students in certain classes (depending on a professor’s preferences), providing them access to all-powerful premium generative AI gods. It also offers a program in which, if implemented, professors and students can create custom AI bots, serving essentially as “personalized AI tutors,” according - [Print papers are so last year](https://trinitonian.com/2026/01/26/print-papers-are-so-last-year/) - Think about where you get your news now — your non-Trinitonian news. Do you have a subscription to a print paper? Do you stop by the stands when you grab your groceries at H-E-B? Or do you read it online? I’d bet that most, if not all, of you get your news online. Whether you - [The truth behind electric vehicles](https://trinitonian.com/2026/01/25/the-truth-behind-electric-vehicles/) - At first glance, electric vehicles (EVs) appear to be a clear solution to our climate crisis — they are zero-emission! Yet, these vehicles are much more complex than media and advertising companies often lead us to believe. In 2021, the Biden administration signed Executive Order 14037, which calls for 50% of all new car sales - [Trinity's basketball teams see mixed results in first place matches](https://trinitonian.com/2026/01/27/trinitys-basketball-teams-see-mixed-results-in-first-place-matches/) - Inclement weather didn’t stop Trinity basketball from hosting four games in Calgaard Gymnasium this past weekend on Friday, Jan. 23 and Saturday, Jan. 24. The men’s team had a successful weekend, winning both of their games to take first place in the Southern Athletic Association (SAA) nearly halfway through the season. They defeated Sewanee 103-84 - [KRTU lends a paw to Kerrville Pets Alive!](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/12/krtu-lends-a-paw-to-kerrville-pets-alive/) - Both humans and animals are still feeling the effects of the July 2025 Central Texas floods. To help, KRTU 91.7 FM, Trinity’s radio station, hosted a benefit concert with students and faculty to raise money for Kerrville Pets Alive! (KPA!) on Sept. 6 at the Hoppy Monk. The four hour event drew attendees from Trinity - [Trinity exploring AI in the classroom](https://trinitonian.com/2026/01/26/trinity-is-exploring-options-for-ai-in-the-classroom/) - Trinity is considering AI services for student and faculty use in classrooms, according to Information Technology Services (ITS) officials and emails to faculty. Since last semester, the university has been researching and piloting AI services that would provide premium AI programs and other tools to students and faculty to help build AI literacy and keep - [MLB Owners, not the Dodgers, are ruining baseball](https://trinitonian.com/2026/01/25/mlb-owners-not-the-dodgers-are-ruining-baseball/) - MLB owners have recently expressed an interest in implementing a hard salary cap in response to the Los Angeles Dodgers’ signing of star right fielder Kyle Tucker. The Dodgers’ shopping spree in recent years has raised concerns among fans and owners, who believe the league is facing a spending parity crisis. Consequently, the Dodgers have - [Previously, on SGA: $33,000 in carryover and uninsured vendors](https://trinitonian.com/2026/01/24/previously-on-sga-33000-in-carryover-and-uninsured-vendors/) - CLIMATE CHECK Sophomore Senator Eva Smith raised concerns about Trinity’s student health insurance plan. She said that she has struggled to obtain coverage through the university after losing health insurance at the end of last year. She noted that receiving Trinity’s insurance coverage is harder in the spring semester as opposed to the fall, and - [What the Trinitonian has taught me](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/20/what-the-trinitonian-has-taught-me/) - Readers have seen me criticize, complain and even cry, but they rarely see my gratitude. I constantly hear from people that our work this semester has been more insightful than ever before; maybe this semester, the Trinitonian really did break news so hard it couldn’t be fixed. So, if you’ll take a walk down memory - [Stop being mean to your parents: They don’t deserve it](https://trinitonian.com/2024/04/25/stop-being-mean-to-your-parents-they-dont-deserve-it/) - I will never know what it’s like to be a through-and-through American. My birth certificate might say I was born in Boston, and it might be true on paper, but the real ink on my page has always been saffron, green and navy blue. I only truly understood India’s virtues when I turned seven and - [Brief: You can't park here](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/29/brief-whoops/) - On Oct. 29, shortly after 2 p.m., a car drove into Chapman Fountain. The driver was coming up Rosewood Avenue and fell asleep at the wheel, according to Trinity University Police Department (TUPD) Chief Paul Chapa. No one was harmed in the crash, Chapa said. The structure of the fountain was damaged, and Facilities Services - [Goodbye Trinity, hello adulthood](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/20/goodbye-trinity-hello-adulthood/) - Thea Suplis, senior biology and anthropology double-major How are you feeling about graduation? “I am very excited. It’s definitely time. I’m so excited to get out, but then also I have a lot of mixed feelings about it because I wish I could just stay here and take all of the different fun classes - [It’s not goodbye, it’s just see you later](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/20/its-not-goodbye-its-just-see-you-later/) - I know it’s probably cliché to admit, but I’ve waited my whole life for a community to call my home. I didn’t really expect for it to be here. I came to Trinity expecting less than a life-changing experience. Walking onto campus for the first time, I noticed the trees, the cats and the way - [Fizz is poisoning the culture at Trinity](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/06/fizz-is-poisoning-the-culture-at-trinity/) - *Warning: The following discusses themes of suicide and harassment. The ragebait and mockery on Fizz is all fun and games for a while. Until real accusations start rolling out. Until students feel empowered to leak their associate dean’s phone number to anti-LGBTQ churches and key his car. Until, our Dean of Students Jessica Edonick announces - [SAJP hosts Vigil for Gaza](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/10/sajp-hosts-vigil-for-gaza/) - On the anniversary of the Oct. 7 attacks, SAJP held a vigil to remember Gazans who died in the two years since. People from across San Antonio, including Trinity’s own Students for Justice in Palestine (TSJP), Democratic Socialists of America and Jewish Voice for Peace gathered in San Pedro Springs Park to remember the dead - [TU Active Minds mind mental health stigma](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/17/tu-active-minds-mind-mental-health-stigma/) - Upbeat music, laughter and the scent of potted plants filled Coates Esplanade as students engaged in crafting stress balls, rock painting and conversation — all in the name of mental health awareness. The Mental Health Extravaganza, held on Oct. 9, was the focus of Trinity’s Mental Health Awareness Week. Primarily held and supported by Trinity’s - [From seconds away to maybe next year](https://trinitonian.com/2025/12/08/from-seconds-away-to-maybe-next-year/) - Throughout the NCAA Division III Playoffs, No. 5 Trinity men’s soccer played 542 minutes and 56 seconds without allowing a goal. In the final seconds of the championship finals in Salem, Va. on Dec. 7, Trinity was up 1-0, four seconds away from shutting out all NCAA opponents and winning their first National Championship since - [Trinity football advances to round three](https://trinitonian.com/2025/12/03/trinity-football-advances-round-three/) - On Nov. 29, No. 21 Trinity football met No. 14 Hardin-Simmons University (HSU) in the second round of the NCAA playoffs in San Antonio. Both teams entered the game with identical 9-1 records. They matched up in the postseason for the third time in four years, with Trinity winning this one 34-24. Trinity started the - [Government shutdown ends Wednesday](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/13/government-shutdown-ends-wednesday/) - President Donald Trump signed the funding bill on Nov. 12 to end the 43-day-long federal government shutdown. After the Senate introduced and passed the bill on Monday, the House of Representatives approved the bill on Wednesday evening with a 222-209 vote. President Donald Trump signed the bill later that evening, ending the longest government shutdown - [Nirenberg confirms run for Bexar County Judge](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/18/nirenberg-confirms-run-for-bexar-county-judge/) - Ron Nirenberg officially announced his bid for Bexar County Judge on Nov. 15, challenging the incumbent Honorable Judge Peter Sakai. Nirenberg was the Mayor of San Antonio from 2017 to 2025 and acknowledged in his “Big Announcement” speech that, despite the accomplishments he made as mayor, there are still important issues facing the region that - [Sweet 16 for the men, sour taste for the women](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/20/mens-soccer-advances-womens-season-ends/) - On Nov. 15 and 16, Trinity University hosted eight teams for the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) soccer regionals, where the men advanced to the third round while the women fell short in overtime. Both teams handled Hardin-Simmons University (HSU) in their first-round games, but the Trinity women fell during overtime to California Lutheran University - [A tell-tale night at TUFA](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/20/a-tell-tale-night-at-tufa/) - As the annual Trinity University Festival of the Arts (TUFA) drew to a close, the creative writing program hosted a poetry and prose reading on Nov. 13. The event featured 15 students, each giving three minutes to share their original work. Samara Gerstle and Devon Bellamy, senior English majors who serve as the creative writing - [I promise Tylenol does not cause autism](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/20/i-promise-tylenol-does-not-cause-autism/) - The per capita consumption of margarine in the U.S. is associated with the divorce rate in Maine. The number of degrees awarded in psychology is associated with the popularity of the first name Benny. Acetaminophen use during pregnancy is associated with autism. Clearly, failure to buy margarine is the reason you’re still single, majoring in - [We serve you, tell us when we don't](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/30/we-serve-you-tell-us-when-we-dont/) - This phrase has been running through my mind for the past couple of weeks: Can we do anything right? It bogs me down. From what everyone in my life is telling me, that feeling is bogging them down too. I, unfortunately and unlike most of my friends, signed up for it. The Trinitonian is a - [Tigers surge into the Final Four for the first time since 2007](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/24/tigers-surge-into-the-final-four-for-the-first-time-since-2007/) - Trinity men’s soccer returned to the Sweet 16 to face Washington University in St. Louis (WashU) on Nov. 22. The Tigers had not made it past the Sweet 16 since 2015, but after beating WashU and Augsburg University, the Tigers will return to the NCAA Final Four for the first time since 2007. The Tigers - [A conversation with Arthur C. Brooks](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/21/a-conversation-with-arthur-c-brooks/) - Gen Z’s unprecedented rates of depression and anxiety aren’t about economic conditions or climate change — they’re about brains “rewired” by technology, according to Arthur C. Brooks, Harvard researcher and professor and Trinity’s fall 2025 Distinguished Lecturer. He told Trinity students on Nov. 12 that they’re living in a “simulation.” “The trouble with technology is - [Previously on SGA: JED Campus Chat, and Semester’s Last Funding Requests](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/20/previously-on-sga-jed-campus-chat-and-semesters-last-funding-requests/) - STAFF CHAT CLIMATE CHECK Marcy Youngdahl, director of Integrated Counseling, Health and Wellness Services, attended SGA’s meeting on Nov. 19 to update senators on the JED Campus initiative. Youngdahl announced that 25% of students partially filled out the survey, and 19% fully completed the survey, and she said that the number of respondents were higher - [Time for cheer, celebrations are near!](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/20/time-for-cheer-celebrations-are-near/) - Fading daylight, cold temperatures, and landscapes reshaped anew signal the arrival of winter. During this season, people get into the spirit of holiday celebration by commemorating various winter festivities such as Christmas, Chinese New Year and Hanukkah. Within this seasonal transition emerges a series of diverse customs steeped in historical significance and camaraderie. Christmas Christmas - [The weird, the delicious and everything in between](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/20/the-weird-the-delicious-and-everything-in-between/) - Juan Rozo, junior biochemistry and molecular biology major Do you celebrate any holidays during this time of the year? “Me and my family usually celebrate Thanksgiving around this time.” What is your favorite dish that you eat during the holiday season? “Basic one is probably the pumpkin pie, but also paella.” What is the weirdest - [Five new films you need to catch this holiday season](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/20/five-new-films-you-need-to-catch-this-holiday-season/) - Winter is my favorite time for movies. Not only do I get to rewatch all my favorite holiday movies, but there are always plenty of new films to watch in theaters. Last year, I dragged my family away from our festivities to see the not-so-family-friendly film “Babygirl” on Christmas Day. This year, the holiday season - [As the saying goes, ‘you get what you give’](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/20/as-the-saying-goes-you-get-what-you-give/) - With holidays starting, students are excited to go back home, eat good food their parents make and receive gifts from friends. But it’s also time for students to think of how they can give back. Trinity students can help make the happiest time of year a little happier for everybody. There are different options available - [As seasons change, everyone needs a break](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/20/as-seasons-change-everyone-needs-a-break/) - We all need a break. As the academic and social schedules of students become fully booked with extracurriculars and credit hours, many begin to feel overworked. For students and faculty, the fall and winter months are a time of mental slumping. Especially for first-years who have just started adapting to adulthood, sometimes a mental health - [Students reported low levels of belonging in Healthy Minds Survey](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/20/students-reported-low-levels-of-belonging-in-healthy-minds-survey/) - On Wednesday night, members of the JED Campus task force updated SGA on the results of the Healthy Minds Survey and the progress of JED. The survey ran from Sept. 15 to Oct. 13, and it received a 25% partial response rate and a 19% completed response rate from the student body, according to the - [The brilliance of Rosalía’s ‘LUX’](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/20/the-brilliance-of-rosalias-lux/) - It was after her acclaimed album “El Mal Querer” was released in 2018 that I discovered Rosalía’s music. Although I liked it moderately, it was after the 2022 release of her even more acclaimed album, “Motomami” — an amusing blend of alternative reggaeton and experimental pop — that I began to trust that everything she - [Tap-to-access locks installed at City Vista still not working](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/20/tap-to-access-locks-installed-at-city-vista-still-not-working/) - Since the Tiger Card Office began replacing City Vista’s physical locks with tap-to-access ones in October, residents have been having problems unlocking and opening their doors. On Sept. 12, the Tiger Card Office sent the initial email to residents informing them of the switch. However, while the Tiger Card Office installed the new locks throughout - [Fizz users cause crises](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/06/fizz-users-cause-crises/) - *warning: The following includes themes of harassment, bullying and suicide. A Trinity student attempted suicide, and another considered suicide after being harassed and bullied on Fizz, according to Dean of Students Jessica Edonick. During a Student Government Association (SGA) meeting on Oct. 15, Edonick stated that a student stood on a balcony at the Center - [Nirenberg appoints treasurer in run for Bexar County’s top position](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/12/nirenberg-appoints-treasurer-in-run-for-bexar-countys-top-position/) - Former San Antonio mayor and current Trinity professor Ron Nirenberg appointed a campaign treasurer for his candidacy as Bexar County Judge on Nov. 10, according to a Bexar County election document obtained by the Trinitonian on Wednesday. Nirenberg appointed Jorge Herrera as treasurer, a personal injury lawyer who is currently treasurer for Trey Martinez Fisher, - [Religion shouldn't hinder the right to marriage](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/12/religion-shouldnt-hinder-the-right-to-marriage/) - I know most of you reading this dream to get married or, at the very least, settle down with a long-term partner some day. Most of you dream of having beautiful, festive and romantic weddings when the time is right, to have a judge or religious figure declare your marriage official and to have your - [Why do we choose consequence over community?](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/12/my-car-literally-just-got-towed/) - It was the one evening I had managed to carve out all semester, and it ended up costing me $234. The one night I wasn’t in the newsroom at a meeting, working, editing or pretending fluorescent lights are cozy. After hardly seeing my friends this semester, I was so excited to have a calm dinner - [Trials and Triumph: Trinity soccer at the SAA tournament](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/13/trials-and-triumph-trinity-soccer-at-the-saa-tournament/) - The Southern Athletic Association (SAA) Tournament kicked off on Nov. 6, and while both Trinity soccer teams entered as No.1 seeds holding first-round byes, only one returned with a conference title. The Trinity women’s team scored five goals without conceding en route to their first SAA championship. The men’s team, meanwhile, saw their campaign fall - [Another trophy for the shelf](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/13/another-trophy-for-the-shelf/) - On Nov. 7, Trinity women’s volleyball won their regular season title by defeating Southwestern University. Currently ranked No. 8 in the region, the Tigers won the Southern Athletic Association (SAA) conference championship, ending with a conference record of 13-1. Trinity’s only loss in conference play this season was on Oct. 24 against the Southwestern Pirates, - [How should we remember the Alamo?](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/13/how-should-we-remember-the-alamo/) - Kate Rogers, CEO and president of the Alamo Trust, resigned on Oct. 24 following political backlash that began with a now-deleted social media post commemorating Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The post, published on the Alamo’s official X account, also referenced the $550 million museum project slated to open in 2027, prompting concern among Trinity and San - [Texas Supreme Court rules that ‘sincerely held religious beliefs’ can now exempt judges from marrying LGBTQ+ couples](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/13/texas-supreme-court-rules-that-sincerely-held-religious-beliefs-can-now-exempt-judges-from-marrying-lgbtq-couples/) - Texas judges can now legally refuse to perform wedding ceremonies if the marriage conflicts with their “sincerely held religious belief.” On Oct. 24, the Texas Supreme Court amended Canon 4 of the Texas Judicial Code of Conduct with a set of ethical codes that judges must follow, each canon representing a key principle of the - [Thank you for flying with us today](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/20/airports-suck/) - When I was younger, I loved airports. Every aspect was exciting: running through the halls, peeking into shops, flying through clouds. An airport trip meant traveling somewhere new. Now, I hate airports. I dread the experience, and I leave feeling drained and dirty. Airports push me to the edge, dampening my excitement for traveling. Don’t - [Take a trip around the globe this holiday season](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/20/take-a-trip-around-the-globe-this-holiday-season/) - While Christmas is a worldwide phenomenon, each part of the world has shaped these celebrations into their own. To catch a glimpse into the different customs of Christmas, a few students shared their traditions from other parts of the world. First Stop: Brazil Sophia Dawson, junior biology major, comes from a Brazilian family. Her Christmas - [Now you should go see me](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/20/now-you-should-go-see-me/) - I’d recommend “Now You See Me: Now You Don’t” to exactly three kinds of people: people who loved the first two movies, people who aren’t insufferable about movies and people who think Dave Franco is hot. Fortunately, I’m all three. “Now You See Me: Now You Don’t” is the latest installment of the series by - [Care that’s close to home](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/20/care-thats-close-to-home/) - Whether you’re dealing with a cold, a sprained ankle or a mental health crisis, Trinity Health and Counseling Services are there to help you. Excluding university-wide closures for holidays or weather, both clinics are open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the school year. Marcy Youngdahl, director of integrated counseling, health and - [11/21 events](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/20/11-21-events/) - ON-CAMPUS OFFERING | HOLIDAY BOOK SALE | Nov. 8 Do you have a book lover in your life? Maybe it’s you, but you’re struggling to find the funds you need to go to Barnes&Noble with all of the other holiday gifts you’re buying. Don’t worry! TU Press is hosting their annual holiday book sale on - [Women’s cross country makes nationals](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/20/womens-cross-country-makes-nationals/) - The Trinity men and women’s cross country teams, who both won the 2025 Southern Athletic Association (SAA) championship, headed into the NCAA regionals on Nov. 15 in Claremont, Calif. The women’s team placed fourth in the NCAA Division III regionals, securing a national championship berth while the men’s team finished eighth overall, unable to advance. - [Volleyball knocked out of SAA championships](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/20/brief-the-tigers-head-to-the-ncaa-tournament/) - The Tigers landed in Georgia on the night of Nov. 14, awaiting the first day of the SAA tournament. Trinity was seeded first, giving them a first game bye. The afternoon of Nov. 15, Trinity won in the semifinals against Centre College, but then lost the championship match against Berry College. The score remained close - [Brief: Daniel Lubetzky weighs in on the KINDs of ways to promote entrepreneurship](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/17/brief-daniel-lubetzky-weighs-in-on-the-kinds-of-ways-to-promote-entrepreneurship/) - San Antonio Start Up Week (SASW) hosted Daniel Lubetzky, class of ‘90, a star “Shark” from ABC’s “Shark Tank” and founder of KIND Snacks. SASW is a five-day conference in San Antonio that promotes entrepreneurship through workshops, educational events and pitch competitions. This year, Lubetzky headlined the event, giving the keynote speech on Oct. 15 - [Booze safe with Bays](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/10/booze-safe-with-bays/) - After being the only business mentioned by name in the updated Fraternity Sorority Life (FSL) dry recruitment guidelines, Bombay Bicycle Club reached out to Trinity for clarity on why they were brought up and left with plans for a future collaboration with the university. Satchie Seidlits, principal owner of the Bombay Hemisfair location and class - [Alum Daniel Lubetzky speaks to aspiring entrepreneurs](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/24/alum-daniel-lubetzky-speaks-to-aspiring-entrepreneurs/) - Daniel Lubetzky, class of ‘90, founder of KIND Snacks and star of ABC’s “Shark Tank,” delivered the keynote address at San Antonio Startup Week (SASW) on Oct. 15 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Riverwalk. SASW is a five-day conference in San Antonio that promotes entrepreneurship through workshops, educational events and pitch competitions, such as - [McNair programs in jeopardy?](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/03/mcnair-programs-in-jeopardy-after-trump-administration-delays-funding/) - The Trump administration withheld McNair funding throughout August and September 2025, part of a broader freeze of $660 million in TRIO grant funding that began in summer 2025. Legally, they do not have to release this funding until Sept. 30, but in previous years, the Department of Education (DOE) has notified institutions of their grants - [Healthy Minds on Trinity's dime](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/26/healthy-minds-on-trinitys-dime/) - A single survey sent out on Sept. 15 could shape Trinity’s approach to student mental health for years to come. In an effort to prevent suicide and protect student emotional health, Trinity has launched JED Campus, a four-year program aimed at pinpointing and resolving issues on campus that contribute to student well-being. A task force - [Is the new meal plan worth your money?](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/19/is-the-new-meal-plan-worth-your-money/) - The Trinitonian published an article in February of 2025 laying out the changes made to the student meal plan. Now that these changes are underway, some students have expressed dissatisfaction with this new system. The price for every meal plan option at Trinity increased from last year, but the options are more limited. Last year, - [Two views: Is mandatory participation necessary?](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/06/two-views-is-mandatory-participation-necessary/) - Maya Shamansoorian: The case for mandatory participation ​​The question of whether or not students like mandatory participation has never crossed my mind. To me, I have always seen participation grades as an easy and attainable way to earn a 100% on a core assignment. Not only that, but participating in class requires that you finish - [New hazing policy introduced at Trinity](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/07/new-hazing-policy-introduced-at-trinity/) - Trinity established a new hazing policy that went into effect at the beginning of this semester. The Dean of Students’ Office spearheaded the change, working in tandem with the Department of Student Engagement and Development, Wellness Services and Athletics to create a new policy explicitly outlining how hazing is prohibited on state, federal and university - [Tuition has increased again, blame inflation?](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/19/tuition-has-increased-again-blame-inflation/) - Tuition at Trinity has increased by $8,500 over the past four years. The total undergraduate cost of attendance is $74,298 this year, a stark contrast from $65,798 in 2022. This increase is a direct result of several factors, which can be attributed to inflation and new campus initiatives. Eric Maloof, vice president for enrollment management, - [Breaking the Chains of Tradition: Is It Time to Abolish the Electoral College?](https://trinitonian.com/2024/10/17/breaking-the-chains-of-tradition-why-its-time-to-abolish-the-electoral-college/) - It's Time for Something New: Will Sharp College, to the clear communication barrier it creates between the general population and the national government, people’s voices are far from being heard under the current Electoral College system. Tradition and “federalism” (i.e. the division of power between the national and state governments) do not justify the suppression - [SASA throws annual Diwali event](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/13/sasa-throws-annual-diwali-event/) - The gleaming sparklers and dancing and singing performances have almost become a required standard by Trinity University’s South Asian Student Association (SASA). However, this Diwali was different; SASA partnered with a University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) dance group to throw the event. On Nov. 7 at five in the afternoon, SASA hosted their - [Gallery: TUPS celebrates 50 years of "Rocky Horror"](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/06/gallery-tups-celebrates-50-years-of-rocky-horror/) - [Gardening Club robbed over the summer](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/06/gardening-club-robbed-over-the-summer/) - After receiving $6,102.30 from the Student Government Association (SGA), the Gardening Club is expanding its projects. On Oct. 22, the Gardening Club came to SGA requesting funding for beekeeping and bird feeder projects, as well as to repurchase stolen items from their shed. The club lost many of its tools after two people robbed one - [Bosnian scholar lectures Trinity about roots of the country’s genocide](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/06/bosnian-scholar-lectures-trinity-about-roots-of-the-countrys-genocide/) - Around 50 students and staff members filed into Dicke Hall on Nov. 3 to listen to genocide scholar Hikmet Karčić’s lecture on the Bosnian genocide from 1992 - 1995 during the Bosnian War. The event was sponsored by the political science and international studies departments. As the lecture began, Karčić spent time explaining the region’s - [Previously, on SGA: Students can attend soccer playoffs for free](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/13/previously-on-sga-students-can-attend-soccer-playoffs-for-free/) - CLIMATE CHECK Sophomore Senator Nellie Clark updated SGA on conflicts with Facilities Services on a project to make campus windows safer for birds. Facilities previously put the project on hold due to a conflict of interest with a different project to upgrade the cat shelters on campus. Senator Clark said she had reached out to - [GUEST: Welcome to the Trinity community garden](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/13/guest-welcome-to-the-trinity-community-garden/) - In a small nook between the Storch Memorial Building and the Hill Tennis Stadium lies Trinity’s very own plant oasis. The Trinity Community Garden is home to several native Texas plants, like the Texas prickly pear cactus, alongside many varieties of fruits, vegetables and herbs. Members of the Trinity Gardening Club and students in the - [Tame Impala’s ‘Deadbeat’ is full of dead beats](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/13/tame-impalas-deadbeat-is-full-of-dead-beats/) - Kevin Parker’s one-man act, Tame Impala, released a new album, “Deadbeat,” on Oct. 17. It marks a sudden departure from the psychedelic genre that skyrocketed the indie artist’s career, leaving it behind for a techno-house vibe that, so far, has not resonated well with fans — myself included. Tame Impala seemed decisive in its choice - [‘Bugonia’ is abuzz with conspiracy and comedy](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/13/bugonia-is-abuzz-with-conspiracy-and-comedy/) - Everyone knows someone who’s listened to one podcast too many and now believes in aliens, right? Or at least everyone will after watching “Bugonia.” This new film, directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, follows his tradition of absurd comedy and suspense, this time with a plot a little closer to home. Having seen his other collaborations with - [‘Fun Time’ in Laurie Auditorium](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/13/fun-time-in-laurie-auditorium/) - Empty chairs sat on Laurie Auditorium’s main stage on Nov. 2 as students, faculty and families piled into the room. They then watched as the members of the Trinity University Jazz Ensemble entered, sat down and filled the auditorium with the sound of tuning instruments. At 3 p.m., the ensemble’s annual fall concert began. The - [Think before you click ‘register’](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/13/think-before-you-click-register/) - Trinity students are currently registering for classes to take next semester. Every semester, there are new classes for students to take. These are a few new ones that three different departments on campus are offering. Classical Studies Melanie Godsey, department chair and assistant professor of classical studies, is offering a new course next semester: an - [First-Year Experiences are more than their workload](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/13/first-year-experiences-are-more-than-their-workload/) - First-Year Experiences (FYEs) are a group of unique classes for first-years, intended to teach new students how to write college-level essays, take part in discussions and use critical thinking. FYE classes are held Monday through Friday and are worth six credit hours. The FYE workload can daunt students, professors and peer tutors, but the courses - [Get it while it’s hot!](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/13/get-it-while-its-hot/) - Lily Roberson, first-year biology major How do you feel about Mabee Dining Hall? “It’s mediocre. Sometimes I go in, and there’s food that I love, like the beef stroganoff, and I really like the shells they had the other day. But most of the time I feel like they don’t have great food. I feel - [Raising awareness through economic research](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/13/raising-awareness-through-economic-research/) - Benjamin Harrell, assistant professor of economics, devotes his work to studying topics that relate to healthcare and marginalized groups. This summer Harrell studied how incestuous marriages affect economic and health outcomes in communities across India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. For the last four years, he has dedicated his research to healthcare disparities experienced by certain communities, - [11/14 events](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/12/11-14-events/) - BOOTS ‘N BEATS | STABLE HALL | 18+ | Nov. 14 Bet you never saw this one coming. Where can you wear your glitter mesh and your Tecovas? Nowhere else but Stable Hall, apparently, and you can stomp your way down there this Friday, Nov. 14, for a mashup of genres that no one ever - [Trinity football comes up major over Millsaps](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/13/trinity-football-comes-up-major-over-millsaps/) - After a win over the University of the South (Sewanee) on the road on Nov. 1, Tiger football returned to San Antonio to play their final home game of the 2025 regular season. Trinity hosted the Millsaps College Majors on Nov. 8. With the postseason approaching, Trinity was victorious over Millsaps, winning 42-24. The win - [Everyone, meet your new favorite hobby](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/12/everyone-meet-your-new-favorite-hobby/) - You’re probably shopping wrong. Going to the grocery store doesn’t necessarily mean you need to spend $100. Sometimes I’ll take a trip to the store to get a 40-ounce sparkling water or a honeycrisp apple. Ever since I got to college, I’ve turned grocery shopping into an experience rather than a chore. It combines everything - [GUEST: Inside the Shutdown: A Federal Intern’s Perspective from D.C.](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/12/guest-inside-the-shutdown-a-federal-interns-perspective-from-d-c/) - From Texas, the effects of what is now the longest government shutdown are only shown through headlines, but in D.C., it continues to disrupt lives. This semester, I chose to participate in American University’s Washington Semester Program, where I gained career-building experience through an internship in D.C. In August, I started working for the National - [GUEST: Inside D.C. Policing: Understanding D.C. Crime through an MPD Ride-along](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/12/guest-inside-d-c-policing-understanding-d-c-crime-through-an-mpd-ride-along/) - On the evening of Oct. 29, I went on a ride-along with a Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officer in District 1 of Washington, D.C. Before the interview, I created a list of questions regarding the officer’s career path, professional growth and perceptions on policies and the community. I also scheduled my ride-along for 10 p.m.-2 - [Tigers drop season opener to Emory](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/13/tigers-drop-season-opener-to-emory/) - Trinity women’s basketball team played their first game of the season against Emory University. On Nov. 8 in Calgaard Gymnasium, the Tigers took a loss against the Eagles 58-85. Head Coach Cameron Hill kept a tight rotation, playing 13 of the 21 players on the roster as the team worked to establish its rhythm in - [Previously on SGA: Senators Fund 2025’s Yule Ball](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/07/previously-on-sga-senators-fund-2025s-yule-ball/) - CLIMATE CHECK First-year Senator Oliver Billings said that students have been waiting in the academic advising offices for two hours for their academic advisers, either because they’re not in their offices or Waitwhile is malfunctioning. Associate Dean of Students Ben Williams recommended Senator Billings reach out to Director of Academic Success Mar-y-Sol Salinas-McCoy to resolve - [Trinity debaters keep a 117-year legacy alive](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/30/trinity-debaters-keep-a-117-year-legacy-alive/) - Trinity’s debate program has been around since 1908. Directors William Jensen and KC Vernon work with students on the team to continue competing and gaining national recognition. Trinity’s debate team training and competition remain centered on policy debate. KC Vernon, lecturer for human communication and theatre and assistant director of debate, said the topic this - [YES DOWN THE BALLOT](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/07/yes-down-the-ballot/) - Texas voters approved all 17 constitutional amendments in Texas on Nov. 4 — with nearly three million Texas voters, marking the highest turnout in an off-year election since 2005. Bexar County also saw a surge in civic participation, with 248,428 voters showing up to the polls, 19.31% of Bexar County eligible voters. Elections Administrator Michele - [Americans Pay for Shutdown With What They Need to Live](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/06/americans-pay-for-shutdown-with-what-they-need-to-live/) - While millions of Americans face an uncertain future due to the halt of federal aid towards nutrition, energy and education programs, President Trump has continued to find the funds for our law enforcement officials like Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and military troops without congressional approval. In this month of shutdown, our president has also - [Trinity volleyball’s culture brings the energy](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/30/trinity-volleyballs-culture-brings-the-energy/) - The Trinity volleyball team has implemented a number of practices to shape their team culture into what it is today. Through Head Coach Julie Jenkins, Assistant Coaches Maggi Linker, Brad Bulycz and Marisa Amarino and the players. According to senior libero, Jenna Rodriguez, Trinity volleyball’s culture is strong across classes. “Buy into our culture and - [Faculty share their perspectives of the main propositions on the ballot](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/30/what-is-project-marvel-2/) - For: Ron Nirenberg, Calgaard Distinguished Professor of Practice Against: Christine Drennon, associate professor of sociology and anthropology Where is the money coming from? Nirenberg: “So there’s a number of funding mechanisms. I’ll tell you first, it is the PFC, the Project Finance Zone. It is a zone designated by the state legislature that San - [The resurrection of the Keyhole Club](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/30/keyhole-club/) - For one night only, on Oct. 31, the Keyhole Club will re-open its doors. “Noche del Cucuy,” hosted by ¡VIAJE! World Vibrations, will pay tribute to San Antonio’s former jazz venue, the Keyhole Club, now home to the mutual aid group Sociedad Fraternal Cruz Blanca. ¡VIAJE! curates DJ nights and is co-owned by Rebecca “Sue - [Seven years later, Betas remember Cayley Mandadi](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/30/seven-years-later-betas-remember-cayley-mandadi/) - Members of Chi Beta Epsilon organized a petal release memorial for their late sister, Cayley Mandadi, on Oct. 24, seven years after her death. Mandadi was a sophomore and a cheerleader when she died at 19 on Oct. 31, 2017, after her ex-boyfriend assaulted her and brought her to the hospital bloodied and bruised two - [Dear reader: An advice column](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/06/dear-reader-an-advice-column/) - Dear Reader, Let me begin by saying, we hear you. You being nervous makes so much sense, and your feelings are very valid. Relationships — especially a first relationship — can be incredibly nerve-racking. A common sentiment for individuals stepping into dating for the first time is “having my first relationship in college means I’m - [Behind the Gavel: SGA's stance on Fizz and the community](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/06/behind-the-gavel-sgas-stance-on-fizz-and-the-community/) - To our dear Trinity Community, VP Stovall and I write to you today regarding some recent events that have impacted members of our community. On Oct.ober 22nd, at our weekly Student Government Association (SGA) meeting, our advisor, Dean Edonick, took to the floor to share some of the effects anonymous platforms such as Fizz have - [The drug that's hiding in plain sight](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/06/the-drug-thats-hiding-in-plain-sight/) - I vividly remember walking into my elementary school bathroom and being confronted by a poster about how smoking cigarettes can turn your teeth yellow. Throughout our lives, teachers preach the dangers of drugs and how they can ruin lives. But, these lectures have arguably missed one of the most dangerous drugs: dopamine. With the increase - [SPONSORED CONTENT ‘Top Chef’ meets ‘Shark Tank’: New entrepreneurship bootcamp for students in the Pearl](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/06/sponsored-content-top-chef-meets-shark-tank-new-entrepreneurship-bootcamp-for-students-in-the-pearl/) - Every year, the students who participate in the Stumberg Venture Competition stun the audience with their creativity, resilience and professionalism. How did they come up with that idea? How did they learn to make a prototype and a business plan, and then anticipate and answer the judges’ questions so well? How did they learn to - [Campus celebrities or mischief makers?](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/06/campus-celebrities-or-mischief-makers/) - Paul Anderson, first-year biochemistry and molecular biology major What’s the funniest thing you’ve seen a Trinicat do? “Sweetpea clawed me one time … I was like, ‘Now I’m scared to pet any of the cats.’” Do you think the cats know they are campus celebrities? “I think they definitely know they are campus celebrities, and - [‘Everything is a performance’](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/06/everything-is-a-performance/) - “This is a story about stories,” Leah Ai Ling Woehr, class of ‘20, said to a crowd at the Attic Theatre while standing barefoot on an empty stage. “The ones we’re told, the ones we keep and the ones we leave behind.” Woehr presented her 40-minute, autoethnographic solo performance, “Grafting, rooting, growing,” during Alumni Weekend - [The humanities as a bridge across borders](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/06/the-humanities-as-a-bridge-across-borders/) - On Oct. 29 at 6:30 p.m., two associate professors of English, Jenny Browne and Kathryn Santos, hosted five speakers from Belfast, Northern Ireland on the topic of Borders and Belonging: The Arts and Archives of Place. The Consul General of Ireland and four Irish authors discussed the role of the humanities when having conversations about - [‘After the Hunt’ is a boring beauty](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/06/after-the-hunt-is-a-boring-beauty/) - I like Julia Roberts, I really like Ayo Edebiri and I love Luca Guadagnino, so know that I’m disappointed to have not liked “After the Hunt.” I went into this film having read many opinions online. Most people were ambivalent or didn’t like the film, but I knew I shouldn’t let their thoughts dissuade me; - ['Life is a Cabaret' on Trinity's mainstage](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/06/life-is-a-cabaret-on-trinitys-mainstage/) - “Wilkommen! Bienvenue! Welcome!” Trinity University Theatre’s production of “Cabaret” opens Friday, Nov. 7 in the Stieren Theater. The show is directed by Nathan Stith, associate professor of human communication and theatre. The musical, which originally debuted on Broadway in 1966, is set in Berlin during the rise of the Third Reich. The story follows Cliff - [Facing old foes to win new titles](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/06/facing-old-foes-to-win-new-titles/) - On Nov. 1, Trinity soccer’s regular season came to a close with two programs hoisting trophies. With the prize of a conference championship up for grabs on Nov. 9, both teams claimed regular season titles by finishing in first place in the Southern Athletic Association (SAA). Trinity won the titles in victories over a familiar - [The NBA has itself to blame for the Billups and Rozier gambling debacle](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/06/the-nba-has-itself-to-blame-for-the-billups-and-rozier-gambling-debacle/) - The FBI’s arrest of Portland Trail Blazers Head Coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier threw the NBA world for a loop in the first week of the 2025-26 season. The two were arrested for alleged ties to illegal gambling with the La Cosa Nostra mafia and betting on their performances, respectively. A - [Winning when it counts](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/06/winning-when-it-counts/) - You’re 10 minutes into your race, almost at the halfway mark. Sweat drips from your face and your muscles ache from the hilly terrain. The race is over three miles, and the only thing to keep you company under the Texas heat is your own mind. It can be your biggest supporter or your worst - [Men’s basketball ready to ‘Rock’ and roll](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/06/mens-basketball-ready-to-rock-and-roll/) - Marwan Elrakabawy is set to start his first season as head coach of the Trinity men’s basketball team this year. Elrakabawy is from Houston, Texas, and has moved around the state to coach at the high school and collegiate level throughout his career. This season, Coach Elrakabawy wants to lead the men’s basketball team to - [Stop acting like women’s Halloween costumes need your moral approval](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/30/stop-acting-like-womens-halloween-costumes-need-your-moral-approval/) - There has been a recent TikTok trend where girls dress up as the Lorax. This costume is meant to be funny over ‘sexy.’ Like many trends, the internet began to get sick of it and started calling it ‘popular girl humor.’This costume trend didn’t even make it the full month of October before people online - [Brief: ‘Fun Time’ in Laurie Auditorium](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/03/brief-fun-time-in-laurie-auditorium/) - At 3 p.m. on Nov. 2, students, faculty and families gathered in Laurie Auditorium to watch Trinity University Jazz Ensemble’s annual fall concert. The 18-member big-band performed eight pieces by composers ranging from classic John Coltrane to contemporary Michele Fernández. Audience members bobbed their heads to the upbeat ”Cute” by Neil Hefti, swayed their bodies - [Calling all adrenaline junkies, go get your scare on!](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/30/calling-all-adrenaline-junkies-go-get-you-scare-on/) - We wanted to understand the psychology of fear. Instead, we found ourselves chased by zombies, lectured by AI-generated politicians and mildly offended by a documentary about rice paddy fields at three of San Antonio’s most sought-after haunts: The 13th Floor, the Swashbucklers’ annual Haunted Hall and Terrorland. Location One: The 13th Floor. Rating: 8/10 There - [November 2025 Bexar County Voting Guide](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/31/november-2025-bexar-county-voting-guide/) - [Brief: Trinity Students for Justice in Palestine hosts a talk regarding anti-Zionism v. antisemitism.](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/22/brief-trinity-students-for-justice-in-palestine-hosts-a-talk-regarding-anti-zionism-v-antisemitism/) - On Oct. 15, students and faculty came together to discuss antisemitism and anti-Zionism. Trinity University’s Students for Justice in Palestine (TSJP), hosted an event in Dicke Hall 104 titled “Understanding the Difference: Anti-Zionism versus Anti-Semitism.” The numerous professors and students in attendance allowed TSJP to reach their aim of informing students on the history of - [Men’s and women’s golf fly like a birdie into top 25](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/24/mens-and-womens-golf-fly-like-a-birdie-into-top-25/) - Both Trinity men’s and women’s golf teams competed in their final invitationals of the year, and will head into the spring season ranked in the top 25. The men, ranked No. 14 in Division III, finished in a tie for fourth out of 24 teams in the Golfweek October Classic on Oct. 12-14. The women, - [From the archives: Jane Goodall at Trinity](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/24/from-the-archives-jane-goodall-at-trinity/) - Just over ten years ago, Jane Goodall, primatologist and long-time animal rights activist, visited Trinity as part of the DeCoursey Lecture Series, giving a speech entitled “Sowing the Seeds of Hope.” On Oct. 1, the scientist-turned-activist died at the age of 91 from natural causes in California in the midst of a speaking tour. During - [Project Marvel spurs debate across San Antonio](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/24/project-marvel-spurs-debate-across-san-antonio/) - According to the Project Marvel San Antonio website, Project Marvel is a series of projects in downtown San Antonio, including a new Spurs arena, a land bridge over I-37, expansion of the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, an updated Alamodome and a mixed-use development area — an urban development encompassing residential, commercial, office and recreational - [The Trinitonian stands against the Trump administration’s compact](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/24/the-trinitonian-stands-against-the-trump-administrations-compact/) - In our newsroom, accountability is non-negotiable. We don’t publish anonymous columns, and we only grant anonymity to sources only when publishing their name would cause them demonstrable harm. We believe that if you have something to say, you say it with your chest — because free speech means nothing if you’re too afraid to use - [A look into the ESA approval process](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/24/a-look-into-the-esa-approval-process/) - Enrolled Trinity students can apply for an emotional support animal (ESA). These animals provide companionship, relieve loneliness and help with depression, anxiety and certain phobias, according to the Student Accessibility Services (SAS) website*. The website states that SAS is dedicated to guaranteeing that students with disabilities have equitable access to all aspects of Trinity’s campus - [Trinity shuts out Rhodes in historic victory](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/24/tiger-football-outruns-lynx-with-shutout/) - Trinity football returned home to face Rhodes College for their third conference game of the season on Oct. 18. After Berry College handed Trinity their first loss of the season 29-6, the Tigers rebounded with a 63-0 victory against the Rhodes Lynx. The Tigers improved their season record to 5-1 with a 734-yard offensive outing, - [Students and faculty urge Trinity not to sign the Trump administration’s compact](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/24/students-and-faculty-urge-trinity-not-to-sign-the-trump-administrations-compact/) - A crowd of over 200 students and faculty surrounded the Magic Stones on Oct. 20, collecting printed copies of the Trump administration’s “compact” handed out by members of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP). During the next hour, students and faculty gave speeches regarding the consequences of Trinity’s student and educational life if Trinity - [Previously, on SGA: TUPD chats with SGA, addresses police escorts, miscommunications and health](https://trinitonian.com/2025/11/02/previously-on-sga-tupd-chats-with-sga-addresses-police-escorts-miscommunications-and-health/) - STAFF CHAT Police Chief Paul Chapa, Assistant Police Chief John Rowse and Lieutenant-Investigator John Santellan spoke with SGA. Chapa explained TUPD’s role on campus and spoke on their role in collaborating and guiding students, rather than punishing students for misconduct. Sophomore Senator Nellie Clark brought up a situation in which she and sophomore Senator Sydney - [Not your mother’s monster movies](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/31/not-your-mothers-monster-movies/) - As someone who doesn’t love to get scared, Halloween can be a challenge to navigate. I can enjoy a little fright, but most horror movies don’t really fit into my idea of fun. To me, the perfect horror movie blends terror with comedy. I have four favorites for the Halloween season, with one for each - [Gallery: A snapshot of spooky season in San Antonio](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/30/a-snapshot-of-spooky-season-in-san-antonio/) - [Día de los Muertos: A model of liberation](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/30/dia-de-los-muertos-a-model-of-liberation/) - In Mexico, a vibrant celebration of life and death will soon take place. On Nov. 1 and Nov. 2, families will flood cemeteries to share meals, tell stories and keep company with their departed loved ones. After writing two columns about a crisis of meaning for Gen Z, I thought the diagnosis demanded a prescription. - [Prose: Exploring the Trinity tunnels](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/30/prose-exploring-the-trinity-tunnels/) - I’ve been hesitant to put pen to paper on this story. Confirming a rumor — even talking about it at all — is enough to reignite curiosity on these kinds of things. This is not a call to action. Investigating the rumors about tunnels beneath the school seemed like the perfect opportunity to get into - [Creepy costumes and candy cravings](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/30/creepy-costumes-and-candy-cravings/) - Maddie Davila, sophomore English and communication double-major What is your favorite Halloween candy? “My favorite Halloween candy is Twix.” Left or Right? “Right, duh.” What is your Halloween costume this year? “One of them, ‘cause there are three, I plan on being Fluttershy from ‘My Little Pony,’ ‘cause pink hair: I have to take advantage - [Students still confused: What is work-study?](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/30/students-still-confused-what-is-work-study/) - Federal work-study is a program that allows students to hold a part-time job on campus while they study to pay for their education and personal expenses. They are paid for, in part, by a government fund. Trinity provides these opportunities, but students then have to figure out what jobs qualify as work-study — a challenging - [Brief: Should AI be in education?](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/30/brief-should-ai-be-in-education/) - At 5 p.m. in the Fiesta Room on Oct. 21, a small crowd of students, faculty and local residents gathered together. Forming tables into one large, cohesive circle, the group settled and prepared for a lengthy debate. The Conversation at Trinity, a university program, promoting debate on a wide range of different topics, continued its - [10/31 events](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/30/10-31-events/) - HELL*WEEN | PAPER TIGER | Oct. 31 Do you see dead people? Well, you won’t at this party. Wrap yourself in all kinds of spooky fashion before hitting up Paper Tiger for yet another night of creepy tunes. If you thought this was your traditional Paper Tiger party, think again. No tricks, all treats — - [AAPI Council expands on Mid-Autumn Festival](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/30/aapi-council-expands-on-mid-autumn-festival/) - At the recent Mid-Autumn Festival, golden mooncakes, karaage, beef and broccoli, and samosas lined the tables while nearby stations offered matcha making, lantern decorating and opportunities for students to enjoy each other’s company. The Mid-Autumn Festival is just one of two major events that the Asian American Pacific Islander Council (AAPI) organizes. According to Co-President - [What is Project Marvel?](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/30/what-is-project-marvel/) - Bexar County residents are currently set to vote on Proposition A and Proposition B. Proposition A aims to redevelop the Spurs’ current home on the Eastside by turning the Frost Bank Center and Freeman Coliseum into a year-round rodeo and stock show district. Proposition B plans to build a new downtown arena for the Spurs, - [A night of fine art and free verse](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/30/a-night-of-fine-art-and-free-verse/) - “You can’t have it all,” Barbara Ras, American poet, read. The audience was full of people eating spanakopita and cheese cubes, sipping on wine. “But there is this.” This is the final line from Ras’ poem “You Can’t Have it All.” Originally published in her award-winning 1998 poetry collection “Bite Every Sorrow,” the poem now - [Why grades don't really teach us to learn](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/30/why-grades-dont-really-teach-us-to-learn/) - For as long as I can remember, one thing has judged me, told me that I am not good enough, stared back at me when I fell short: grades. From elementary school onward, grades are ingrained in us — woven into who we are. Our performance is reduced to labels like excellent, okay or not - [The artificial intelligence echo chamber](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/30/the-artificial-intelligence-echo-chamber/) - Generative artificial intelligence has spread to every corner of our lives and is approaching critical mass. Students use it to work, teachers use it to teach, employers use it to reject applicants and our president uses it to depict himself as Superman. AI has become a significant part of our culture, and its extremely high - [Alumni return to see Trinity soccer clinch two first-round byes](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/30/alumni-return-to-see-trinity-soccer-clinch-two-first-round-byes/) - With the Division III fall regular seasons nearing their end, things are heating up for Trinity soccer in their first year in the Southern Athletic Association (SAA). Over the weekend of Oct. 24, both the men’s and women’s teams clinched first-round byes in the SAA tournament. Women’s soccer secured a late 1-0 win over Rhodes - [Blue Jays and Dodgers meet in World Series](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/30/blue-jays-and-dodgers-meet-in-world-series/) - The 2025 World Series started on Oct. 24, featuring the Los Angeles Dodgers’ continuous postseason dominance against the emergent Toronto Blue Jays. As of Oct. 26, both teams have won one game each. If the Dodgers want to go for a second consecutive title, they will need to take full advantage of having games three - [Guest: Yet another stadium and other crummy ballot measures](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/29/guest-yet-another-stadium-and-other-crummy-ballot-measures/) - As a lifelong Bexar County resident and an alum of both Trinity University and the Trinitonian, I feel honored that my former colleagues think highly enough of me to ask me to write in as a guest. I want to focus most of my attention on the Bexar County ballot propositions, but I will also - [Tiger football inches past Colonels in tight contest](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/29/tiger-football-inches-past-colonels-in-tight-contest/) - Trinity football entered week seven with a 5-1 record and kicked off their home game against Centre College on Oct. 25. The Tigers followed up their largest margin of victory of the season against Rhodes College last week with their narrowest this year, grazing past the Colonels 19-14. The Tigers came up short of scoring - [Project Marvel isn’t a $1.3 billion slam dunk](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/08/project-marvel-isnt-a-1-3-billion-slam-dunk/) - “Project Marvel,” San Antonio’s billion-dollar project to build a new Sports and Entertainment District, has dominated local politics with growing pushback. On Aug. 21, San Antonio City Council voted 7-4 to approve a term sheet for the new arena, one piece of the project, rejecting calls from Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones for an independent study - [TU Students for Justice in Palestine’s event makes a distinction between antisemitism and anti-Zionism](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/24/tu-students-for-justice-in-palestines-event-makes-a-distinction-between-antisemitism-and-anti-zionism/) - On Oct. 15, Trinity Students for Justice in Palestine (TSJP) hosted an event entitled “Understanding the Difference: Anti-Zionism vs. Antisemitism.” The goal was to educate the student body on why the two concepts should not be equated, according to TSJP. “We hope tonight is an event that facilitates critical discussion and engages with multiple perspectives - [Even if American policies say otherwise, no lives should matter less](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/24/even-if-american-policies-say-otherwise-no-lives-should-matter-less/) - Why should you care about funding global healthcare when every glance at your phone alerts you to another attack on our American rights? From unlawful and violent ICE raids that threaten our safety to demands that are reminiscent of Orwell’s 1984 (The Compact) in how they target our academic freedoms, there is reason for political - [Dear San Antonio, I love you.](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/24/dear-san-antonio-i-love-you/) - Dear San Antonio, I love you. I know students at Trinity love to say there’s nothing to do here. That you’re no Austin. No New York City. And yeah — you’re not. Thank God for that. You don’t need skyscrapers or constant noise to matter. San Antonio moves more slowly. It’s spread out, and if - [Previously on SGA: SGA funding request debriefed](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/24/previously-on-sga-do-trinitys-security-cameras-work/) - Funding Request Delta Sigma Pi: Fully funded for $2,552 The business fraternity, Delta Sigma Pi, requested $2,552 from SGA to send members to LEAD school, an event that helps Delta Sigma Pi members network and build professional skills. Senators were hesitant to fund registration fees, as Delta Sigma Pi collects dues, which they said could - [In the Tiger's Den: Episode 2](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/24/in-the-tigers-den-episode-2/) - [Advice for surviving midterm season](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/24/wells-guest-column/) - Dear reader, My undergraduate institution was on the quarter system. Academic terms were 10 weeks of instruction followed by final exams. In hindsight, classes were ending just when I was finding myself most engrossed in the subject, and perhaps I would have enjoyed a few more weeks in my international relations class or my international - [The monster that lives in pink ribbons](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/24/the-monster-that-lives-in-pink-ribbons/) - October of my junior year of high school, my dad uttered words I never thought I would hear. It was a Sunday evening; I was in my room. I heard him holler, “Family meeting in five!” I was elated. My sister and I had been begging my parents for another dog: This was the moment; - [The dissolution of the material world](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/24/the-dissolution-of-the-material-world/) - As the lights strobed and the bass reverberated through the interior of a Warsaw nightclub in the early hours of the morning, I saw a slightly terrifying scene unfold in my strained vision: Three bouncers had surrounded a British man and forced him to surrender his phone. He was neither pharmaceutically compromised nor Polish, so - [Breaking down barriers in publication](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/24/breaking-down-barriers-in-publication/) - Ranked 16th in the U.S. for “most innovative school,” U.S News & World Report recognized Trinity for its focus on undergraduate research and creative projects. According to their website, an up and coming student led initiative, “The Undergraduate Journal of Contemporary Affairs,” (UJCA) aims to shed light on contemporary global issues. They publish undergraduate work - [Rats destroy student organization materials in South Hall storage](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/24/rats-destroy-student-organization-materials-in-south-hall-storage/) - A rat infestation in South Hall’s basement destroyed years’ worth of supplies for 10 student organizations, prompting cleanup efforts from Facilities Services and reimbursement plans from Trinity and the Student Government Association (SGA). On Sept. 22, Facilities Services responded to a report of a rodent presence in South Hall. According to Carlton Hendrix, interim executive - [Latine empowerment en la frontera](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/19/latine-empowerment-en-la-frontera/) - Trinity, situated in an urban landscape populated by majority Latine citizens, has a population of 24.6% Latine students, according to Forbes 2023 data. During Latine Heritage month, campus organizations such as Trinity University Latino Association (TULA) and Latinas Unidas are celebrating Latine empowerment to support student and community members affected by mass deportations around San - [There really ain’t no rest for the wicked](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/19/there-really-aint-no-rest-for-the-wicked/) - “Sleep is for the weak!” is a phrase I hear all too often as a college student. We’re all very busy people — and with that, it is easy to see how adding two to three extra hours to your work day and losing that same time in sleep is a good solution to getting - [Opening a new chapter with the Banned Books Club](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/19/opening-a-new-chapter-with-the-banned-books-club/) - Book ban initiatives across the country continue to rise, and Tigers have taken notice. Sept. 15 marked the inaugural meeting of Trinity University’s Banned Books Club — a new organization on campus dedicated to fighting back against censorship by reading and discussing frequently banned or challenged books. The idea for the club originated in Spring - [You’re looking at the man in the mirror](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/19/youre-looking-at-the-man-in-the-mirror/) - On Wednesday, I spoke to Associate Dean of Students Ben Williams. He told me that somebody leaked his phone number. He’s received back-to-back calls from churches that espouse anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric, from blocked numbers that leave voicemails with messages like “Go f— yourself.” Williams announced that the dry recruitment period will extend to Jan. 30 on - [Red zone extension causes commotion](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/19/red-zone-reactions/) - On Monday at 4:43 p.m., Associate Dean of Students Benjamin Williams sent out an email to members of the Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) community announcing that the dry recruitment period, the “red zone,” is extending to Jan. 30. Williams stated that alcohol cannot be present at “any event where a potential new member is - [Brief: Associate Dean’s car vandalized in light of red zone fallout](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/22/associate-deans-car-vandalized-in-light-of-red-zone-fallout/) - Associate Dean of Students Benjamin Williams’ car was keyed on Wednesday evening, Williams confirmed to the Trinitonian on Saturday. An unknown person carved the letters “F U” into the car’s passenger side. Williams wrote to the Trinitonian in a Google Chat statement that it was possible but “unlikely” to be unrelated to the recent - [Trinity rises to No. 37 in USNRW’s Best Colleges rankings](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/23/trinity-at-37-in-usnrws-rankings/) - Jumping 18 places in three years, Trinity landed at No. 37 in the U.S. News & World Report (USNRW)’s 2026 Best National Liberal Arts Colleges Rankings, the university announced Tuesday. After debuting in the national category at No. 55 in 2023, Trinity placed No. 59 in 2024 and No. 40 in 2025. Trinity also placed - [‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ sucks, but I’ll tune in forever](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/26/the-summer-i-turned-pretty-sucks-but-ill-tune-in-forever/) - Are you team Edward or Jacob? Peeta or Gale? Conrad or Jeremiah? Following a long and divisive history of love triangles, “The Summer I Turned Pretty” has made its own mark on pop culture. Having finished its third and final season, the coming-of-age series never achieved the status of prestige television, and most of my - [Trinity Volleyball bounces back, goes 3-0](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/26/brief-trinity-volleyball-bounces-back/) - The weekend of Sept. 20, Trinity women’s volleyball kicked off conference play in the Southern Athletic Association (SAA). Competing against Berry College, Centre College and Rhodes College, Trinity won all three games without losing a single set. The Tigers wrapped up their victorious weekend on Sept. 21 at 1 p.m. in their match against Rhodes - [Editorial: Free speech is running away](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/26/free-speech-is-running-away/) - I’ve written more pieces as managing editor than there have been issues this semester. Samara Gerstle, Trinitonian editor-in-chief, and I are always on-call to a staff of… 30? 40? I don’t even know anymore. I read, edit and fact-check thirty pieces every Monday and Tuesday, and if I slip up, the entire paper is off-track. - [Nihilism: Murder in the Age of Nothing](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/26/nihilism-murder-in-the-age-of-nothing/) - It begins in the digital coliseums of platforms like Instagram, X, TikTok, Twitch and Discord. It festers in subterranean online landscapes and then sometimes emerges in the real world, and it ends, usually, in nothing. Nihilism, for many, is simply a phase in their lives that will pass as others do — a temporary belief - [Dismantling the "hierarchies of knowledge"](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/26/dismantling-the-hierarchies-of-knowledge/) - It’s her 30th year teaching at Trinity, and Judith Norman, professor of philosophy, just turned 60. Spreading awareness on indigenous justice, running a program for students to meet with individuals who are incarcerated, advocating for Palestinian rights and being a representative of Jewish Voice for Peace are just some of the handful of ways Norman - [SGA first-year senator final election results](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/26/breaking-sga-first-year-senator-final-results/) - The winners are Luke Schaper, Sindhu Atluri, Hannah Kim, Annie Trammel and Oliver Billings. *Schaper’s and Schaper and Billing’s reponses are from Google Meet interviews. Atluri, Kim and Trammell provided their responses over email. The final question is “What do you want to tell people if you win?” Luke Schaper (He/Him) Why did you run? - [Latine sci-fi takes center stage at Raza Cósmica](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/24/latine-sci-fi-takes-center-stage-at-raza-cosmica/) - Over a hundred people gathered for this year’s Raza Cósmica festival to view a selection of sci-fi films from across North America. The lineup explored “alienhood” as both a metaphor and lived reality in Latine, Indigenous and Afro-futurist storytelling. The three-day festival, hosted by MonteVideo, ran from Oct. 9 to Oct. 11 at the Central - [A night of rhapsody and remembering](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/24/a-night-of-rhapsody-and-remembering/) - Just moments after roaring with the sound of Mahler’s Adagietto from his Fifth Symphony, Laurie Auditorium fell silent. After a brief pause, Beethoven filled the room. Over 100 members of Trinity University’s Choir and Chamber Singers joined the 75-piece Symphony of the Hills Orchestra, a nonprofit organization focused on providing live symphonic music to the - [From ‘sifting lizard poop to crawling in caves’](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/24/from-sifting-lizard-poop-to-crawling-in-caves/) - Away from the front gates, the San Antonio Zoo keeps several endangered species and vulnerable creatures in multicolored shipping crates that have been repurposed to hold tanks and filtration systems. Although the zoo is currently pursuing public-facing projects like Congo Falls, an entire conservation department works behind the scenes to ensure the safety of species - [10/24 events](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/24/10-24-events/) - THE ROCK BOX | SHREK RAVE | Oct. 25 Somebody once told me the lights were gonna blind me. Grab your besties and their weird-looking dragon partners to hit up The Rock Box for the silliest nation-wide rave in the world. No need to get outta their swamp; the venue has the playlist to keep - [What is a God to a non-believer? A Hollow Knight: Silksong review](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/24/what-is-a-god-to-a-non-believer-a-hollow-knight-silksong-review/) - In the depths of the citadel’s underworks lies a bug by the name of Loam. Loam is a faithful, hardworking member of his kingdom, running day-in and day-out on his treadmill, powering the cogwork machines of the castle at the peak of Pharloom, where Silksong takes place. After a long day of running, an automated - [Three strikes you’re out: Baseball basics](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/24/three-strikes-youre-out-baseball-basics/) - Over the summer, I went to a Portland Sea Dogs game in Maine with two of my best friends. After the batter watched the third pitch go by, my friend turned to me and asked why he wasn’t out. I checked the scoreboard — maybe I heard a call wrong, or missed something? Nope. The - [Back by popular demand: Women’s club soccer](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/24/back-by-popular-demand-womens-club-soccer/) - Do we need a women’s club soccer team? Captains Gaby Nieraeth and Caia Marcee say yes. After nearly having to disband the team, women’s club soccer is kicking off the semester with new members. Before the 2025 fall semester, the women’s club soccer team didn’t have enough interest to continue, according to the club. However, - [Put on your dancing shoes: KRTU Fest presents indie rock](https://trinitonian.com/2024/04/18/put-on-your-dancing-shoes-krtu-fest-presents-indie-rock/) - Flashing lights, kicking cowboy boots and rowdy crowd chants — KRTU Fest, hosted by Trinity University’s radio station, KRTU, gave local San Antonio indie bands a stage to perform a medley of songs from country to Latin to indie rock. On Saturday, April 13, four bands played on the new stage at Stable Hall, located - [Guest: The AAUP speaks out about the Compact for Higher Excellence in Higher Education](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/17/guest-the-aaup-speaks-out-about-the-compact-for-higher-excellence-in-higher-education/) - Trinity is facing pressure to surrender much that makes it an extraordinary place to study, to work and to build community. The Trump administration is using executive power to pressure American colleges and universities to sign its so-called “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education.” At first, the “invitation” was limited to a few select - [Guest: AAUP Board introduces themselves](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/17/guest-aaup-introduction/) - The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) is both a union and a national membership organization representing university faculty nationwide. Founded in 1915, the AAUP has chapters on hundreds of campuses across the country. Its mission is to uphold academic freedom and shared governance in universities — two pillars of higher education that have come - [Are soccer cuts helping team morale? Seems like it](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/10/are-soccer-cuts-helping-team-morale-seems-like-it/) - Over the past year and a half, the Trinity men’s soccer team has lost two games total between the regular season and playoffs, making it all the way to the final 16 teams of the NCAA Division III playoffs last year. Meanwhile, this year’s seniors were a part of the first team under Head Coach - [Brief: Tenth annual Stumberg Competition winners announced](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/17/brief-tenth-annual-stumberg-competition-winners-announced/) - This year marks the tenth anniversary of the Louis H. Stumberg Venture Competition, with the final round taking place Oct. 14. Competing against three other teams, “HandiDoor” emerged as the winner and “fan favorite” of the competition. When judges announced the winners, competition organizers increased the usual grand prize of $25,000 to $45,000 for the - [Previously, on SGA: Senators discuss ideas for upcoming Quality Enhancement Plan](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/17/previously-on-sga-senators-discuss-ideas-for-upcoming-quality-enhancement-plan/) - Climate Check Sophomore Senator Nellie Clark raised concerns over the TUPD vehicle safety sign’s allegedly AI-generated art. She said the same art could have been made by a student, and opened up a conversation about how to support student artists. SGA Adviser Jessica Edonick proposed potentially getting student artists to make flyers or posters for - [Previously, on SGA: Senators Fund Diwali, Altitude & Greek Life](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/17/previously-on-sga-senators-fund-diwali-altitude-greek-life/) - Funding Requests Altitude Ultimate Frisbee requested $1,545.92 from SGA to attend a learners’ tournament in Dallas. The learners’ tournament will help introduce the sport to newer members of the club. The request was for an Airbnb, food and transportation costs. Senators expressed appreciation for the club lowering food costs by cooking dinner at an Airbnb - [Oct. 17 Comic](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/17/oct-17-comic/) - [Beyond the bookshelves of Coates Library](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/17/beyond-the-bookshelves-of-coates-library/) - The Elizabeth Huth Coates Library has four floors. While the main entrance is on the third floor, a staircase leads down to the second floor where students can find a quieter environment for silent study. In the four floors, numerous teams offer students a variety of resources, from research help to historical records of Trinity. - [10/10 Comic](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/17/10-10-comic/) - [Sewage temporarily shuts down Starbucks](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/16/sewage-temporarily-shuts-down-starbucks/) - Students looking to grab coffee at the Starbucks in Coates Library on Oct. 1 met an unusual sight: a notice announcing the cafe’s early closure due to “technical plumbing issues.” According to Carlton Hendrix, interim executive director of campus operations, a service call regarding a clog in the grease trap that serves the Starbucks and - [A journey through the fantastical realm of storytelling](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/17/a-journey-through-the-fantastical-realm-of-storytelling/) - The year is 1974, and American game designers Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson have invented a new narrative-driven, role-playing game: Dungeons & Dragons (D&D). 51 years later, a new generation of players at Trinity have maintained its relevance. Through a series of adventures carried out over multiple sessions, known as campaigns, Trinity’s D&D club brings - [We need to say it like it is and stop censoring ourselves](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/17/we-need-to-say-it-like-it-is-and-stop-censoring-ourselves/) - A part of me died when I first heard the word “unalive” on social media about a year ago. The influencer in the video was telling a story about a conflict where someone died. Thanks to the context the video provided, it didn’t take long for me to realize that the word this person was - [Stars, stripes and double standards](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/17/stars-stripes-and-double-standards/) - Nowadays, seeing an Uncle Sam poster causes a visceral reaction in most people. Which is conflicting, because I often find myself wanting to enlist when I see it. More and more people are becoming aware of the environmental and cultural disruptions that it has created across the globe. At the same time, the current job - [Meet Hondo Franklin: Football's youngest captain](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/17/meet-hondo-franklin-footballs-youngest-captain/) - There are 11 offensive players on a football field. Five of them are offensive linemen. They are the wall that protects the other players. Behind them, there are two wide receivers, two running backs and a tight end. These players act as the gears that move the offensive. At the head of this is the - [New conference, no problem for Trinity soccer](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/17/brief-new-conference-no-problem-for-trinity-soccer/) - After winning their final Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference soccer titles in 2024, Trinity's men’s and women’s soccer are onto a new challenge this season. After starting the Southern Athletic Association (SAA) season undefeated, both teams returned to Paul McGinlay Field on Oct. 11 to take on Centre College. In their first home game in the - [Trinity Volleyball wins another weekend](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/17/brief-trinity-volleyball-wins-another-weekend/) - Eight games into their first season of Southern Athletic Association (SAA) play, the Tigers remain undefeated. They are the only team left in the conference to have a perfect record in conference play. Saturday: Game One Game one was a rematch against Centre College, after the Tigers beat them earlier this year three sets to - [Making home at the Borderlands](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/17/making-home-at-the-borderlands/) - On Oct. 2, “Madre_Land: South Texas Memory and the Art of Making Home” opened its doors at the Centro de Artes gallery. Tejana teacher, scholar and part-time DJ Bonnie Cisneros curated the exhibition, open until February, that brings together multimedia works from 27 artists across the South Texas region. According to the exhibit description, “Madre_Land” - [Column: ‘Taskmaster’ is the best game show on air](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/17/column-taskmaster-is-the-best-game-show-on-air/) - Game shows have never really been my thing. I’ll watch “Survivor” or “Jeopardy” if they’re on, but I’ve never kept up with a weekly game show until I came across “Taskmaster” online. On the U.K. based show, five comedians compete by finishing many different, absurd tasks for points given out by the Taskmaster Greg - [Tearing down walls in ‘Sanctuary City’](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/17/tearing-down-walls-in-sanctuary-city/) - Trinity’s Attic Theatre is an arena-style theatre with no curtains to separate the audience from the stage. From Oct. 3 to Oct. 11, it underwent a transformation, featuring a slanted white platform, a wall covered in rippable white wallpaper and a wall filled with different drawings and poems each night. There, Writer Martyna Majok and - [Stitched Together](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/17/stitched-together/) - If you thought TUCK was just stuffing your shirt into your jeans, well, I’m a frayed knot. For some crocheting and knitting students, it’s an acronym for Trinity University’s Crochet and Knit Club (TUCK), who bind together weekly. The group gathers each week to enjoy the collective environment while working on their own projects. TUCK - [The best thing you can do at Trinity is leave.](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/10/czech-out-this-gorgeous-view/) - I was explicitly encouraged to zone out during my classes last semester. It’s unreasonable to expect attention from a student when they have the option to gaze out the window at an actual castle. I spent five months this year in Prague, Czechia. I learned about history while living on the streets where it took - [YCT’s speaker sparks organized PRIDE protest](https://trinitonian.com/2024/10/31/ycts-speaker-sparks-organized-pride-protest/) - On Oct. 28, professional athlete and political figure Riley Gaines gave a speech in Trinity University’s Chapman Auditorium. Gaines’ rhetoric sparked a protest in favor of transgender rights. As part of her “Take Back Title IX: Tour,” hosted by the Young Conservatives of Texas (YCT) Trinity chapter, Gaines spoke on the recent changes in Title - [Football sinks Pirates in big win](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/10/brief-trinity-football-opens-conference-play-with-win-over-southwestern-university/) - No. 18 nationally ranked Trinity football entered week four with a 3-0 record after a 45-8 blowout win on the road against Pacific Lutheran University on Sept. 20. The Tigers faced their first Southern Athletic Association (SAA) conference rival of the season at home on Oct. 4, defeating Southwestern University 65-14. Trinity has now outscored - [‘The Long Walk’ successfully strides onto the silver screen](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/03/the-long-walk-successfully-strides-onto-the-silver-screen/) - Walk or die — that is the rule in Francis Lawrence’s film, “The Long Walk.” Based on Stephen King’s 1979 novel, Lawrence gives a graphic and modern interpretation of the story. “The Long Walk” is an emotional and harrowing watch that forces the audience to think about the world they live in and the brutality - [Viva las Américas brings a taste of home to students](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/10/viva-las-americas-brings-a-taste-of-home-to-students/) - Bright lights, lively music and the aroma of freshly made Latin American dishes flowed through Trinity as students and their families gathered to celebrate “Viva Las Américas.” On Oct. 3, the annual celebration, organized by the Trinity University Latino Association (TULA), recognized Latine cultural diversity on campus. This year’s edition coincided with Fall Family Weekend, - [Previously, on SGA: SGA discusses JED Campus with Marcy Youngdahl and funds TULA for Viva Las Americas](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/26/previously-on-sga-sga-discusses-jed-campus-with-marcy-youngdahl-and-funds-the-aapi-council-for-viva-las-americas/) - CLIMATE CHECK Sophomore Senator Nellie Clark and Sophomore Senator Sydney Barner reported a stray dog between Mabee Dining Hall and Prassel Garage to Trinity University Police Department (TUPD). Senator Clark said they were concerned about cats on campus and other students’ service dogs who might be distracted by a stray dog on campus. TUPD said - [White House proclamation requires $100,000 payment for H-1B visa entry](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/23/white-house-proclamation-requires-100000-payment-for-h-1b-visa-entry/) - On Sept. 19, the White House issued a presidential proclamation, “Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers,” restricting entry into the United States for H-1B visa holders unless accompanied by a $100,000 payment effective Sept. 21. In response, Trinity’s Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Megan Mustain urged faculty and staff who are H-1B - [HillelSA displays memorial](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/10/hillelsa-displays-memorial/) - Hillel San Antonio (HillelSA) hosted a memorial on Oct. 7 to honor the victims of the Hamas attacks on southern Israel in 2023. The exhibit featured 10 large panels displayed in front of the Magic Stones from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., allowing hundreds of students to view them on their way to class. The - [Michael McFaul weighs democratic strengths and setbacks](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/10/michael-mcfaul-weighs-democratic-strengths-and-setbacks/) - A trip to the Soviet Union in 1985 changed Michael McFaul’s life, and on Oct. 2, he told Trinity students why the lessons from that journey matter now more than ever. Trinity invited McFaul to deliver a lecture to guests at the Ruth Taylor Fine Arts Center’s Stieren Theater and speak to students about the - [Deceased birds around campus](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/10/deceased-birds-around-campus/) - Over the course of their time at Trinity, some students have become concerned with the sightings of dead birds around campus. This has prompted questions about the environmental health and safety of Trinity. According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, cats and collisions with buildings or windows are the two leading threats to birds - [Beasley gets the dorm experience](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/10/beasley-gets-the-dorm-experience/) - C.W. Miller Hall had a special guest on Oct. 1: Trinity President Vanessa Beasley. The overnight guest used her time on lower campus to socialize with students over ice cream and experience dorm life firsthand. In a collaborative effort between Residential Life (Res Life) and Beasley, she and students planted succulents and ate ice cream. - [Trinity parents here for the weekend](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/10/trinity-parents-here-for-the-weekend/) - Tom Rankin What did it mean for your child to get into Trinity? Tom: “We were thrilled for him to be able to get into Trinity. My daughter says it was a stretch university for him…He is special needs. He’s got autism, and so the programs here, the support structure helps him to be successful, - [10/10 events](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/10/10-10-events/) - RAGGAETON PARTY | PERREOLAND | Oct. 18 Heyyy all you rave fanatics. Are you looking for a place to wear that cute new set you found? Bounce on over to That Venue at The Rim, for the second edition of PERREOLAND, the party of your dreams. This one-day festival promises everything from the nostalgia of - [Would you judge a book by its cover?](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/10/would-you-judge-a-book-by-its-cover/) - Trinity offers a course where students can learn how to bind books from scratch. It draws students from across disciplines —offering a hands-on approach to learning. Audrey Crawford, senior English and religion double-major, has taken the course three times. The bookbinding course has gotten harder and harder to get into, she said. One of the - [Building community with Legos](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/10/building-community-with-legos/) - Earlier this year, handmade Lego club posters began appearing across campus promoting a new student group. Trinity’s official club and organization list shows no Lego-related groups, but a few students have started one. With no budget to build a big campaign, club officers turned to old-fashion DIY marketing, resulting in those handmade posters. According to - [‘The Life of a Showgirl’ is not one many can relate to](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/10/the-life-of-a-showgirl-is-not-one-many-can-relate-to/) - I’ll admit it: I am not a “Swiftie.” I would describe myself more as a casual fan. I particularly enjoyed her “folklore” and “evermore” albums. But since she has delved back into classic pop with her 2022 album “Midnights,” I’ve felt part of what I enjoyed about Taylor Swift drift away. In her latest album, - [Breaking legs (not the bank) with New Works SA](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/10/breaking-legs-not-the-bank-with-new-works-sa/) - “For Young People, By Young People.” That’s the motto of New Works SA, a non-profit that provides economically accessible theater education for San Antonio middle and high school students. Wren Ramos, class of ‘22, founded the organization in 2021 when she was a student. She now serves as the organization’s executive director and Trinity’s assistant - [The consequences of the H-1B fee increase](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/10/the-consequences-of-the-h-1b-fee-increase/) - Visas were the difference between me being a privileged student attending a private liberal arts college or never setting foot in this country. My parents were granted H-1Bs to work as temporary residents. This paved the way for them to get green cards and become U.S. citizens. It’s scary to think that future generations may - [‘Don’t Stop Believin’ in new song releases](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/10/dont-stop-believin-in-new-song-releases/) - Is newer music worse? Today it seems like this is one of the most common questions that arises when the latest hit album is released. Music is perhaps the single most universal art form that exists in our world, and everybody’s taste in it is so diverse that it seems almost impossible to have productive - [Same game, new conference, new rivals](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/10/same-game-new-conference-new-rivals/) - Every season, Trinity athletes circle a few key games on their calendars. Rival schools are all competing for the same thing in conferences: victory. This year, Southwestern University and Berry College topped the list of Trinity’s biggest rivals. Southwestern is one of Trinity’s competitors, facing off the Tigers in most sports. J.C. Bunch, head coach - [All Trinity finals in ITA Southwest Regionals](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/10/brief-tiger-versus-tiger/) - For the second year in a row, Trinity men’s tennis dominated the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Southwest Regional Championship, winning both singles and doubles titles. The tournament was hosted in San Antonio, and the Tigers knocked out all of the other competition. They were the last school standing on day three of the tournament. In - [San Antonio leader makes big donation to School of Humanities](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/03/san-antonio-leader-makes-big-donation-to-school-of-humanities/) - A $25 million donation from the Carlos Alvarez Foundation is establishing the Carlos Alvarez School of Arts and Humanities, according to Trinity’s announcement on Sept. 26. In an exclusive interview with the Trinitonian, Trinity President Vanessa Beasley said that the donation will implement an endowed dean position, endowed professorships, humanities scholarships and provide new research - [Is Milk ‘n Cookies actually gone forever?](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/04/is-milk-n-cookies-actually-gone-forever/) - Despite only having 2,498 undergraduate students, Trinity’s Office of Student Engagement and Development (SED) offers numerous activities for Tigers to participate in. One of those activities, however, has been missing from campus since earlier this semester: Milk ‘n Cookies. Though SED removed the event for cost and inaccessibility, the office plans to bring it back - [TU Press to close books in late 2026](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/03/tu-press-to-close-books-in-late-2026/) - Vice President of Academic Affairs Megan Mustain announced in an email on Sept. 17 that sixty years of Trinity University Press (TU Press) will come to a close in December 2026. Several financial issues, involving the school’s strategic needs not being compatible with the cost of publishing books and maintaining the press, led to the - [What does it mean to be a Latine creative at Trinity?](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/19/what-does-it-mean-to-be-a-latine-creative-at-trinity/) - “Creando Nuestros Espacios” opened at the Michael and Noémi Neidorff Gallery inside the Dicke-Smith Building on Sept. 4, but its roots stretch back nearly half a century. The exhibit features works by Latine Trinity alumni who, from the ‘70s to the ‘80s, formed an artistic collective active on campus and in the broader San Antonio - [Modelo, Corona, Shiner and $25 M to Trinity](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/26/breaking-modelo-corona-shiner-and-25-million-to-trinity/) - Trinity announced on Friday in a press release that it is establishing the Carlos Alvarez School of Arts and Humanities after a $25 million donation from the Malú and Carlos Alvarez family. The donation includes money for new scholarships, opportunities for undergraduate research and internships, endowed professorships and a dean’s position. “Among the largest gifts - [It’s time we revive school spirit in Tiger fan culture](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/03/its-time-we-revive-school-spirit-in-tiger-fan-culture/) - When was the last time you shouted “Defense!” at a game or tried to start a chant? What about heckling the referee on a missed call? I was sad when there wasn’t much of that during Trinity’s recent homecoming football victory on Sept. 13. I did not see a single “Paws up” hand gesture from - [Dry recruitment extension impacts them the most](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/03/dry-recruitment-extension-impacts-them-the-most/) - On Sept. 15, Associate Dean of Students Benjamin Williams announced the extension of the dry recruitment period, and a survey conducted by the Trinitonian suggests that 71.9% of 327 respondents strongly agreed the extension will affect Trinity’s social scene. Students shared their thoughts via Fizz posts or campus discussions, and potential new members (PNMs) and - [New on the block: First-years at meeting](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/03/new-on-the-block-first-years-at-meeting/) - First-year Senator introductions The new Class of 2029 senators and newly appointed Junior Assistant Treasurer Denae French attended their first SGA meeting on Wednesday. They introduced themselves via a “hot seat” system, where senators would have a minute to ask as many questions as possible. Senior President Omar Ratrut and Junior Vice President Maddie Stovall - [Golf carts under scrutiny](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/03/golf-carts-under-scrutiny/) - Is Trinity facing a golf cart safety crisis? On Oct. 28, 2024, a Trinity golf cart hit Kira Kruegler, class of ‘24, and her friend Eden Saunders when they were on campus during Alumni Weekend, according to a past Trinitonian article. This year, on Sept. 9, another cart hit and killed Trinicat Flora, according to - [Men’s soccer perseveres in win](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/03/tigers-persevere-in-game-and-season/) - Trinity men’s soccer returned to Paul McGinlay Field on Sept. 26 after a road trip to Abilene, which featured their first regular-season loss since Oct. 20, 2023. Taking on the University of California-Santa Cruz (UCSC) Banana Slugs, the Tigers fell behind early before eventually winning 2-1. On the second game of their road trip, Trinity - [1869 Challenge raises nearly $1M](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/03/1869-challenge-raises-nearly-1m/) - Trinity raised $950,814 from 4,215 donors during this year’s 1869 Challenge, surpassing its goal of 3,500 donors. The annual giving event, which ran from Sept. 24 at 4:50 p.m. to Sept. 25 at 11:59 p.m., rallied alumni, students, faculty, staff and others to support the Trinity campus. Now in its 11th year, the 1869 Challenge - [On Black history: 'The flourishing of all humans'](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/03/on-black-history-the-flourishing-of-all-humans/) - It’s been a year since Jimmy Butts, assistant professor of history, began teaching at Trinity, and fellow faculty members have said the Malcolm X specialist has become an influential figure within the history department. Through his involvement in the Million Man March and spending time in prison, Butts’ “formative experiences” granted him insight into Malcolm - [An iced autumn: Fall coffee on campus](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/03/an-iced-autumn-fall-coffee-on-campus/) - What’s your favorite fall coffee drink? “I really don’t have a fall drink. Year-round, I do iced coffee with two pumps of vanilla.” Do you prefer pumpkin or apple drinks? “Apple … I like cinnamon in savory, but not in sweet so much.” What’s your favorite fall coffee drink? Cameron: “I feel like I have - [Inside D3-SPN: going on air with Tiger Network](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/03/inside-d3-spn-going-on-air-with-tiger-network/) - Tiger Network is Trinity’s very own live streaming network. The channel covers sports, concerts and other events on campus that people can view from all over the world. Tiger Network collaborates with many different departments on campus such as Information Technology Services (ITS) and the Sports Information Department (SID) to have the right resources to - [Don’t forget about your friends](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/03/dont-forget-about-your-friends/) - One turns into five. Five turns into 20. Twenty turns into never-ending rounds of “I’m sorry” and a series of empty “We’ll call soon’s.” The messages just keep piling up, and you keep telling yourself that you’ll respond later, in a few hours, tomorrow. The excuse is always the same: You’re too busy right now. - [The Texas Senate 8 bill is pointless](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/03/the-texas-senate-8-bill-is-pointless/) - How would you feel if something as simple as your ability to use a restroom of your choice was stripped by our government? While this is something the vast majority of us haven’t experienced, we should feel for members of the transgender community who will. A recent and significant law called the Texas Women’s Privacy - [Day in the life: Caleb Bayer is everywhere](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/03/day-in-the-life-caleb-bayer-is-everywhere/) - Imagine waking up at 5:30 a.m. You stayed up until 1 a.m. the night before working on homework. You’re currently running on four hours of sleep, and now you have to go to football practice along with the rest of your team. That’s how Caleb Bayer starts his morning every day. As a senior football - [Oct. 3 Half-nighter comic](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/03/oct-3-half-nighter-comic/) - [FYPOT ‘25 takes the crowd through time and space](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/03/fypot-25-takes-the-crowd-through-time-and-space/) - Students fought zombies, played “Survivor,” befriended Pitbull and more in the Trinity University Players’ (TUPS) annual performance of “First Years Putting on Theatre” (FYPOT). The show ran from Sept. 19–20 in the Ruth Taylor Fine Arts Center’s Café Theater and featured five short plays, written and directed by upperclassmen and performed by first-years and those - [No U.S. dates, no problem for Bad Bunny](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/03/no-u-s-dates-no-problem-for-bad-bunny/) - Part of Bad Bunny’s artistic identity aligns with political issues that concern his fellow Puerto Ricans — especially regarding the United States’ political control over Puerto Rico. His music carries these deliberate messages. Despite the high demand for his music in the U.S., he has remained selective about which stages to avoid and which to - [The controlled chaos of zine-making](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/03/the-controlled-chaos-of-zine-making/) - As a part of Trinity’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebration and the Trinity Art Collective’s (TAC) “Zine Night” series, David Elizondo, class of ‘78 and ‘86, hosted a zine workshop on Sept. 19. Since his time at Trinity studying art, Elizondo has contributed to the San Antonio art community, with works ranging from large-scale paintings to - [10/3 events](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/04/10-3-events/) - LONESOME ROSE (21+) | ARMADILLO ROAD | Oct. 4 If you’re looking for a change of pace from your regular standing-only music venues, this might be the show for you. Take a stroll down St. Mary’s Street to Lonesome Rose, the oldest honky-tonk on the strip, for a night of singers performing country tunes under - [Behind the seams at the San Pedro Playhouse](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/26/behind-the-seams-in-at-the-san-pedro-playhouse/) - Behind the stage, tucked in the back of the playhouse, there stands a small room decorated with fabrics and lined with racks of clothing, noisy with the clatter of sewing machines, the snip of scissors and the rolling of measuring tape. This is the costume shop of San Pedro Playhouse, run by resident costume designer - [Zander Guckian: The man, not the myth](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/19/zander-guckian-the-man-not-the-myth/) - Whether it be coaching or competing, Zander Guckian has taken his experience in fitness and used it to further his career goals. Guckian has been involved in the fitness world in one way or another throughout his entire life. He quite literally went to “Olympic” gym instead of daycare with his dad growing up. “When - [Brief: ‘It opened my eyes:’ Trinity students reflect on ‘Boca Chica’](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/01/it-opened-my-eyes-trinity-students-reflect-on-boca-chica/) - On Sept. 26, the Trinity University Spanish Film Festival continued its two-month run with a screening of “Boca Chica,” a coming-of-age drama set in the Dominican Republic. The festival, organized by Assistant Professor of Spanish Mónica Ocasio Vega, is part of PRAGDA’s international “Spanish Film Club” series. The inaugural festival features seven films chosen by - [Brief: Trinity’s 1869 Challenge raises $950,814 in donations](https://trinitonian.com/2025/10/01/brief-trinitys-1869-challenge-raises-950814-in-donations/) - In 1,869 minutes, Trinity raised $950,814 from 4,215 donors. This year’s 1869 Challenge surpassed last year’s total of $876,263 and exceeded the goal of 3,500 donors by 20%, according to the Department of Alumni Relations. The annual fundraising event ran from Sept. 24 at 4:50 p.m. to Sept. 25 at 11:59 p.m. Donations supported a - [First-year senators announced](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/26/breaking-news-first-year-senators-announced/) - After 354 first-years submitted their votes for their Student Government Association (SGA) class of 2029 senators, students have decided on five of their peers to represent them. Twelve candidates threw their hats in the ring: Sindhu Atluri, Eden Avera, Oliver Billings, Apple Garcia, Gaby Gonzalez, Gavin Gutierrez, Hannah Kim, Colin McGowan, Sundhil Medina, Justin Rodriguez, - [Volleyball has first losing weekend of the season](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/19/volleyball-has-first-losing-weekend-of-the-season/) - Calgaard Gymnasium’s student section shouts from the sideline. Trinity’s supporters bang their feet against the bleachers. The 12 players on the court call for the ball. Cheers echo from each team, and referees blow their whistles. These were the sights and sounds on the weekend of Sept. 13–14, where the No. 12 ranked Trinity women’s - [Navratri celebration brings food, dance and culture to Trinity](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/28/navratri-celebration-brings-food-dance-and-culture-to-trinity/) - Speakers blared with a mix of modern and traditional Indian music and colorful dresses twirled to the rhythm. On Sept. 26 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., the South Asian Student Association (SASA) gathered on the Intramural Field with students, staff and faculty to celebrate Navratri. The festival celebrates the goddess Durga Ma and symbolizes - [What happened to Trinity discouraging AI?](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/26/trinity-does-like-ai/) - All communication majors must take Media Texts in order to graduate. In this course, AI is neither the enemy nor the answer — it is an encouraged tool. In a Global AI Student Survey, the Digital Education Council found that 80% of students believe their university’s AI integration “does not fully meet their expectations”. Trinity’s - [A guide to the ecology of Trinity, from cats to skunks](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/26/a-guide-to-the-ecology-of-trinity-from-cats-to-skunks/) - From cats to foxes to skunks, Trinity is home to a wide variety of animals, prompting conservation groups to care for them. While these animals are not directly part of campus life, students work to advocate for wildlife and ecosystem on school grounds. Cat Alliance Trinity (CAT) is a student nonprofit organization founded in 2004, - [In the Tigers Den: Episode 1](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/26/in-the-tigers-den-episode-1/) - Welcome to our revamped podcast, "In the Tigers Den!" In this week's episode, Scott Lebo, podcast editor, interviews Freya Sjoqvist, president of Cat Alliance Trinity (CAT) to chat about the cats and what's it's like to care for them. - [The conversation about immigration](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/26/the-conversation-about-immigration/) - At the most recent Conversation at Trinity event, people took sides — literally. On Sept. 16, a crowd of about 45 people gathered in the Fiesta Room to engage in a town hall-style debate about U.S. immigration policy. This event was part of The Conversation at Trinity series, in which students and faculty have the - [Navratri brings South Asian songs and culture to Trinity](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/26/navratri-brings-south-asian-songs-and-culture-to-trinity/) - On Sept. 26, Trinity’s South Asian Student Association (SASA) and Chapel and Student Life will collaborate in hosting the fifth annual Navratri event on the Intramural Field from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. The event celebrates the nine-night Hindu festival and will feature performances and celebrations as SASA’s first event of the semester. Among the - [Hey Tigers, let’s hear those home remedies!](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/26/hey-tigers-lets-hear-those-home-remedies/) - Arthur Oracs Calarga, sophomore math and psychology double-major “Every time I ever got injured by anything, my mom would use ice as a solution for everything. She would just say, ‘Oh, is it a bug bite, did you fall on your knees, are you bleeding? Put ice on it.’” And what about for an illness? - [Prioritize lives that are already here](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/26/prioritize-lives-that-are-already-here/) - In a facility packed with medical professionals, Porsha Ngumezi was left to pass grapefruit-sized blood clots until she bled to death in agonizing pain, screaming in her hospital bed for almost 12 hours. She was surrounded by people who could’ve done something, yet no one stepped in to help. This is the reality of reproductive - [The Lyft-hiker’s guide to the frat party](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/26/the-lyft-hikers-guide-to-the-frat-party/) - “With the ‘red zone’ ending,” is how I would’ve started this column — but as all of campus knows at this point, the Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) team has extended the red zone, or dry recruitment, until January. The FSL team and Dean of Students office has begun to provide clarity on the policy - [Protect your brain, it’s the only one you have](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/26/protect-your-brain-its-the-only-one-you-have/) - Six days before I graduated high school, I played in a soccer game during a snowstorm. Late in the match, the opposing goalkeeper punted the ball deep into our half. As a central defender, I went up to clear it with my head. Normally, you use your forehead, the strongest part of the skull, but - [‘Bella, everything will be okay loca’](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/26/bella-everything-will-be-okay-loca/) - Every exam week, my sister Gabriela, senior data science and mathematics double-major at the University of Arizona, practices a rigorous ritual that involves studying while the famous “Twilight” saga plays in the background. Once her exam day arrives, she always insists on wearing the same black blouse, all in the name of good luck. When - [Puppy noses and yoga poses, oh my!](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/26/puppy-noses-and-yoga-poses-oh-my/) - On a monthly basis, two local organizations supply oxytocin, dopamine and other feel-good drugs in the form of puppy yoga. In Confluence Park, every third Wednesday of the month, yoga enthusiasts gather underneath the curved pavilion for an evening of stretches and doggie shenanigans. Mobile Om, an outdoor-based yoga program with free community classes, partnered - [Don’t politicize Charlie Kirk’s death](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/26/dont-politicize-charlie-kirks-death/) - Raise your hand if you have an old relative that, with no shame, speaks their hostile and extremist views, political ideologies, ideas or policies. Did you raise your hand? I did too. Now imagine they were shot and killed over those views. And while some people were outraged at the death of your relative, there - [Breathe in, breathe out at Black Swan Yoga](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/26/breathe-in-breathe-out-at-black-swan-yoga/) - For a donation of 15 dollars per class, Trinity students can learn yoga, de-stress and find ways to stay active. Black Swan welcomes beginners and pros alike to engage in a community-driven experience, according to their website. At Black Swan Yoga studio, a donation-based yoga studio with two locations around the San Antonio area, those - [‘A movie within a movie’: The 82nd Annual Venice Film Festival](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/26/a-movie-within-a-movie-the-82nd-annual-venice-film-festival/) - Every September, the canals of Venice, Italy transform into a red carpet as celebrities descend on the city for the annual film festival. For students and faculty at Trinity, the Venice Film Festival is more than a spectacle; it’s a case study in art, access and the politics of performance. Jesus Castro Gorfti, senior lecturer - [Graveyards, grocery stores and giggles](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/26/graveyards-grocery-stores-and-giggles/) - What do coal miners, soccer moms and long-lost clown siblings all have in common? Most would say nothing — but not the First Time Offenders (FTO). Trinity’s improv club weaved these characters into improvised skits and stories at their opening fall show on Sept. 13 in the Café Theater. The show consisted of five games, - [Checking in with Trinity cross country](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/26/checking-in-with-trinity-cross-country/) - Trinity’s cross country team experienced a few changes going into the 2025 season. The team moved to the Southern Athletic Association (SAA) along with the rest of Trinity athletics. The new conference presents the team with new meet locations. The next one is in Louisville, KY on Oct. 4. The team also welcomed 27 new - [Brief: The guidelines are coming!](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/22/the-guidelines-are-coming/) - Students are beginning to have answers for what events fall under recruitment during the dry recruitment period. On Friday afternoon, Jarvis Clark, director of Student Engagement and Development (SED), sent an email to the Fraternity and Sorority Life community to “provide additional clarity” on the dry recruitment period. Clark attached a Google document outlining the - [Women’s soccer blows away the Tornadoes](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/26/brief-the-tigers-blows-away-the-tornadoes-in-the-second-half/) - After a rare week off, Trinity women’s soccer continued to right the ship after an early-season loss. The Tigers defeated Concordia University 4-0 on Sept. 21. In last year’s victory against Concordia, Trinity scored just one goal. This year, the Tigers tallied three more. The two-game stretch for the Tigers will continue through Sept. 23, - [MLB expansion and its impact on fans](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/26/mlb-expansion-and-its-impact-on-fans/) - In August, Major League Baseball (MLB) commissioner Rob Manfred expressed interest in geographically realigning the league in the event of an expansion. This means MLB could move teams from their traditional leagues to create divisions with teams closer to each other. Manfred intended for this realignment to reduce the wear and tear players face when - [BRIEF: FYPOT ‘25 takes first-years on a journey through time and space](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/22/brief-fypot-25-takes-first-years-on-a-journey-through-time-and-space/) - The Trinity University Players (TUPS) hosted their annual performance of “First Years Putting on Theatre” (FYPOT) from Sept. 19–20 in the Ruth Taylor Fine Arts Center's Café Theater. The show featured five short plays, written and directed by upperclassmen and performed by first-years or those otherwise new to Trinity theater. The plays — which ranged - [Behind the gavel with SGA: Addressing recent constitution and bylaw changes](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/12/behing-the-gavel-with-sga-addressing-recent-constitution-and-bylaw-changes/) - To our Trinity Community, We are writing to you today to address an update in language from the Student Government Association (SGA) constitution and bylaws. On Sept. 3, SGA voted to amend the organization’s constitution and bylaws to update the name of the DEI Chair and DEI Committee to become the Inclusion and Belonging Chair - [GUEST: One year later — Sobriety, BPD and me](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/19/guest-one-year-later-sobriety-bpd-and-me/) - My name is Stockton Lord. I am a student here at Trinity and a recovering alcoholic who has been clean and sober for about a year now. In that time, through the grace of God and the help of many, I was lucky enough to crawl out of the personal hell and darkness that had - [GUEST: Should we just get rid of Greek life?](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/19/should-we-just-get-rid-of-greek-life/) - To the Dean and the Associate to the Dean of Students at Trinity University, I would like to take a moment to ask for clarity in response to your forceful and impulsive command of extending the red zone, specifically and exclusively, for Greek life organizations here on campus. Firstly, as a student (not a Delt, - [Four fall films to distract you from the Texas heat](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/19/four-fall-films-to-distract-you-from-the-texas-heat/) - It seems like fall starts earlier and earlier every year. The autumnal flavors are out in full force, yet nary a leaf has hit the ground. I, for one, love this. Although I’ve never been a “Gilmore Girls” type of person, I agree with curating your own fall vibes, and am always on the lookout - [Men’s soccer clicks offensively, sweeps weekend](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/12/mens-soccer-clicks-offensively-sweeps-weekend/) - After lightning rained on Trinity men’s soccer’s week one parade, the Tigers kept the party going in weekend two. They scored nine goals and allowed none at Paul McGinlay Field. With wins on Friday, Sept. 5, against Schreiner University, and Sunday, Sept. 7, versus Kalamazoo College. The Tigers remain perfect with three wins in three - [Art everywhere, for everyone](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/12/art-everywhere-for-everyone/) - Creative groups like the Trinity University Players (TUPS), Trinity’s student-run theater company, perform for campus crowds. New venues like La Zoná Cultural represent an opportunity for students to take their art off campus and into the heart of San Antonio. By connecting campus creatives with city-wide cultural movements, La Zoná highlights the possibilities that open - [The Trinitonian is not out to get you](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/12/the-trinitonian-is-not-out-to-get-you/) - I like to think that the Trinitonian has garnered a good reputation for itself. We won best small all-around newspaper in Texas and Oklahoma in 2024, so this isn’t solely my vanity. However, this conviction falters every time a source denies a reporter an interview for a grudge that predates both my time on the - [Remembering Flora](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/12/remembering-flora/) - Flora, one of Trinity’s beloved Trinicats, died on Tuesday afternoon after being struck by a vehicle, Cat Alliance Trinity (CAT) announced through Instagram on Wednesday. Flora was a resident of the Marrs McLean station since 2012, when she and Fiona were born under the building. According to CAT, she was so feral at first that - [New parking changes come to campus](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/12/new-parking-changes-come-to-campus/) - On June 28, Parking Services and Trinity University Police Department (TUPD) introduced a series of updates to on-campus parking to find solutions to numerous complaints from the community. According to the Trinity website, the university made several changes to parking and permits. Adjustments to parking: Permits for non-residential students to park on campus Allowing more - [The flags around Miller Fountain](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/12/the-flags-around-miller-fountain/) - The evening before Sept. 11, Trinity’s chapter of the Young Conservatives of Texas (YCT) planted 2,977 American flags around Miller Fountain. With one flag for every casualty, YCT places the flags annually as a tribute to the victims of 9/11. YCT president Clayton Lansford, engineering sciences and physics double-major, said he hopes that those passing - [Smaller class, bigger changes](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/12/smaller-class-bigger-changes/) - Trinity University’s class of 2029 saw the lowest acceptance rate in university history, dropping to just 25%. The first-year class is composed of only 601 students, a steep decrease from the previous four years’ average of 657. The steadily shrinking acceptance rate amplified the university’s reputation in the eyes of both potential applicants and employers - [News brief: JED Campus](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/19/news-brief-jed-campus/) - Trinity has committed itself to becoming a “JED Campus,” collaborating with the nonprofit JED Foundation to improve student mental health services. The four-year program is a collaboration between various Trinity departments, working closely with the existing “Ready. Set. Rise.” strategic plan to reimagine an educational curriculum that strives for students’ success. More than 500 schools - [News brief: High demands, high fees](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/19/news-brief-high-demands-high-fees/) - On Tuesday, Sept. 16, Trinity made several changes to its fall and spring study abroad programs. With ongoing economic issues and federal cuts affecting higher education institutions, Trinity and their Center for International Engagement (CIE) office said that these issues are affecting the amount of students able to study abroad. CIE received a statement from - [News brief: Understanding the red zone extension](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/16/no-more-partying-for-the-pnms/) - Trinity’s dry recruitment (the “red zone”) period is extending from Sept. 15 to Jan. 30 2026, Associate Dean of Students Benjamins Williams announced in an email to Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) members on Monday. According to the email, “any event where a potential new member is invited or present cannot have alcohol” — an announcement - [How to get your dance on at Trinity University](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/19/how-to-get-your-dance-on-at-trinity-university/) - There are many different ways for students to fulfill their physical education requirement on campus, and dance is one of them. From dance classes offered here at Trinity to over five dance-based student-run organizations like Rayas Tlahuitl and Swing Bums, students are able to find opportunities all across campus. One way to start dancing around - [SGA discusses new ‘red zone’ policy asking questions from representatives, and elects new senior senator](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/19/sga-discusses-new-red-zone-policy-asking-questions-from-representatives-and-elects-new-senior-senator/) - RED ZONE DISCUSSION SGA Senators discussed the new “red zone” policy with Ben Williams, assistant dean of students, and Jessica Edonick, associate vice president for student affairs and dean of students. Williams stated that the policy is not final, and the administration was welcome to communicate with students in order to clarify the rule to - [Reinventing the wheel](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/19/reinventing-the-wheel/) - According to Trinity University Police Department (TUPD) Assistant Vice President of Public Safety Paul Chapa, taking precautions to protect your on-campus vehicles is vital to protecting them from theft. On Sept. 3, somebody stole a Hyundai from the City Vista apartment complex, marking the first vehicle theft of the school year. The car has since - [The consent we all avoid talking about](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/19/the-consent-we-all-avoid-talking-about/) - ​​We’d been peer-pressured into a date neither of us wanted. Sitting across from each other at a Kinokuniya in Midtown Manhattan, my Tinder match and I had just admitted the truth: We were there because it was the first week of university, and we perceived that our peers were doing the same. When I told - [Defunding the AXIS program was foolish](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/19/defunding-the-axis-program-was-foolish/) - Imagine stepping into your first classes in college, eager to build momentum, only to feel lost or overwhelmed. Eager to find a sense of community and belonging in this brand-new setting, your eyes scan posters on bulletin boards. You’re hit with a wave of relief as you read about all the resources Trinity has in - [Finding community within political affiliations](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/19/finding-community-within-political-affiliations/) - After the assasination of Charlie Kirk last week, politics are on students’ minds at Trinity. As voter registration and election days approach, two political organizations have been putting on more events like tabling and reaching out to their student bases. The two political organizations on campus reach out to their student bases, with one serving - [9/19 events](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/19/9-19-events/) - THE ROCK BOX | SABRINA CARPENTER DANCE NIGHT | Sept. 19 What a coincidence! Your Friday night plans just arrived. Please, please, please swing on over to The Rock Box on E Houston Street for a night full of good graces and trendy tunes. Throw back a shot of espresso before you come, because for $20 - [Higher heels, higher learning](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/19/higher-heels-higher-learning/) - At 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 11, Trinity’s spotlights bounced off sequins and highlighter, as Wellness Services hosted a show performed by local drag personalities such as Lyn-Z Andrews, Miami Andrews and Bambi Jade Andrews. Such events having a place at Trinity speaks volumes on the university’s cultural openness, diversity and role in fostering a - [Did the ‘slut’ come first, or the person who called you a ‘slut’?](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/19/did-the-slut-come-first-or-the-person-who-called-you-a-slut/) - Clamp Light Studios and Gallery in San Antonio’s Beacon Hill neighborhood hosted its monthly Second Friday art market on Sept. 12, featuring “Holy Bodies, Damned Minds,” an exhibit by embroidery artist Laura Stevens and multidisciplinary artist Brittany Drum. The show explores the Madonna-whore complex, a psychological phenomenon in which women are reduced to two archetypes: - [Tiger soccer feasts on four-win weekend](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/19/tiger-soccer-feasts-on-four-win-weekend/) - Trinity men and women’s soccer went 4-0 over the weekend with three wins at Paul McGinlay Field. The women’s team put two more games in the win column after getting their first loss of the season last weekend. Against Hardin-Simmons University (HSU) on Friday, Sept. 12, the Tigers won 2-1 after trailing at home for - [Tiger football triumphant in season home opener](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/19/tiger-football-triumphant-in-season-home-opener/) - Trinity football starts the season 2-0 for the first time since 2022 after a decisive home win over the Belhaven University Blazers 49-0 on Saturday, Sept. 13. Belhaven looked to earn their first ever win against Trinity. The Tigers, however, overwhelmed Belhaven in their first loss of the season, bringing their record to 1-1. The - [SGA considers 12 funding requests, most from FSL organizations](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/15/sga-considers-12-funding-requests-most-from-fsl-organizations/) - The following covers the meeting on Sept. 10. FUNDING REQUESTS The Banned Books Club requested $254.07 for their first monthly meeting. As it’s their inaugural meeting, they intended to cater Chick-fil-A and other snacks for their new members. While senators initially debated whether catering Chick-fil-A was the best choice since cheaper catering options exist, senators - [Trinity soccer continues their winning ways](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/16/trinity-soccer-continues-their-winning-ways/) - Trinity soccer went four for four and three for three at Paul McGinlay Field over the weekend. The women’s team put two more games in the win column following their first loss of the season on Saturday, Sept. 6. The Tigers defeated Hardin-Simmons University 2-1 on Friday, Sept. 12, after trailing at home for the - [Club frisbee soars to new heights](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/12/club-frisbee-soars-to-new-heights/) - Club sports open the door for Trinity students to become involved with athletics as extracurriculars. Among the many club sports Tigers can participate in is ultimate frisbee. The men’s and women’s ultimate frisbee club sports teams, Turbulence and Altitude, head into this year with new recruits and goals on the horizon. One of the first - [Do you think you should read more? You should.](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/15/do-you-think-you-should-read-more-you-should/) - According to a poll conducted by the Trinitonian, 43.3% of 30 surveyed students believe that throughout their Trinity experience, they have engaged with course materials that have encouraged personal introspection and creativity. Both professors and students at Trinity say that reading is an important way to further their academic career. Shannon Mariotti, professor of political - [9/5 comic](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/15/9-5-comic/) - [Do you like scary move-ins, LeeRoy?](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/15/do-you-like-scary-move-ins-leeroy-2/) - With the beginning of another semester at Trinity comes move-in day, where students can discover the new quirks of dorm life. For some students, these eccentricities turned out to be quite the horror story. During her long move-in day, Peyton Tabor, senior biochemistry and molecular biology and Spanish double-major, said she discovered around twelve broken - [From mayor of San Antonio to professor at Trinity](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/08/from-mayor-of-san-antonio-to-professor-at-trinity/) - This semester, Ron Nirenberg, former mayor of San Antonio, is joining the Trinity faculty as the Calgaard Distinguished Professor of Practice in the department of communication. His class will focus on how the city of San Antonio functions. The general education class will feature other mayors and multiple city facilities like the San Antonio City - [Back to school, back to consuming](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/13/back-to-school-back-to-consuming/) - Every day, Americans witness the emergence of trends that have been sweeping over social media, influencing the everyday consumer. As the new academic year rolls around, a momentary craze makes its seasonal comeback: Back-to-school hauls. As social media users scroll on their phones, countless shopping “must-haves” arise. At first glance, back-to-school hauls appear as harmless - [Senior Column: 3 years of extras](https://trinitonian.com/2023/04/27/senior-column/) - I said goodbye to Trinity three years ago. Within two days of the news that COVID was not only interrupting our spring break but shutting down our university for the rest of the semester, I had driven from St. Louis to Kansas City and from Kansas City to San Antonio with my best friend, Grace. - [Chocolate Fest welcomes students back to Coates Esplanade](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/17/chocolate-fest-welcomes-students-back-to-coates-esplanade/) - Chocolate Fest and Coates Esplanade both returned to Trinity’s campus on Valentine’s Day. By 12:30 p.m. there was already a line that stretched from the reopened esplanade to Miller Fountain — all for an event that wouldn’t start for another hour and a half. The annual spring tradition from the Student Programming Board boasted a - [An ‘Epic’ president? Or one full of ‘change’?](https://trinitonian.com/2025/03/25/an-epic-president-or-one-full-of-change/) - On Friday, March 28, SGA will announce the winner of the two-day presidential campaign, with students choosing between either Omar Ratrut, junior political science major, or Khushi Kakadia, junior biology major, before midnight tomorrow, March 26. The Trinitonian sat down with both candidates to talk presidential goals, SGA accomplishments and transparency. Khushi Kakadia, current Assistant - [Brief: Flying Froot Loops, falling roses and… gay fan art?](https://trinitonian.com/2025/08/26/flying-froot-loops-falling-roses-and-gay-fan-art/) - Yung Gravy drew in a crowd of 1,002 people to Prassel Lawn for this year’s Welcome Week Concert. The Student Programming Board put the show on Aug. 23 at 7 p.m. where students were screaming, jumping and singing along to songs like “Gravy Train” and “Mr. Clean.” Ari Kystya, social media influencer and Gravy’s significant - [Visiting Trinity sports medicine](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/12/visiting-trinity-sports-medicine/) - In the William H. Bell Athletic Center, follow the stairs three stories down, walk through the double doors and turn right down the brick-lined hall. There, you’ll find Trinity’s sports medicine department, which contains the trainers, gauze, student workers and ice packs that are involved in providing medical care and support to Trinity’s collegiate athletes. - [Turning the virtual page](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/12/turning-the-virtual-page/) - Trinity’s bookstore, now The Trinity University Store, operates as a merchandise and school supply hub, reimagining the in-store shopping experience. With Barnes & Nobles phased out as Trinity’s supplier, the bookstore adopted a online-focused approach. For years, students have walked into the campus bookstore, picked up their textbooks and headed to class. Textbook services are - [From the fourth floor: Andrew Wells writes in about flourishing at Trinity](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/12/from-the-fourth-floor/) - Dear Reader, When I was in college, I thought I had it together. I knew and loved what I wanted to study (political science!), was genuinely excited to go to class (never missed or skipped a single class!), had jobs on- and off-campus, earned acceptable (!) grades… Yes, I had thought I had it together. - [Trinity students hop on the ‘Gravy Train’](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/07/trinity-students-hop-on-the-gravy-train/) - Froot loops, roses and a whole lot of gravy on Prassel Lawn turned into a dance party. Rapper Yung Gravy rolled into Trinity’s station, bringing hit songs and students aboard the “Gravy Train.” Student Programming Board (SPB) hosted its annual concert during Welcome Weekend, bringing in 1,002 students on Aug. 23 at 7 p.m., marking - [‘Weapons’ was certainly scary, but was the plot half-cocked?](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/12/weapons-was-certainly-scary-but-was-the-plot-half-cocked/) - “A lot of people die in a lot of really weird ways in this story,” a mysterious child at the beginning of “Weapons” says, and that’s really an understatement for the two hours that follow. “Weapons” has a lot going on, and there were even more ideas in the film I didn’t understand until learning - [Loon-E Crew recruits largest roster in years](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/12/loon-e-crew-recruits-largest-roster-in-years/) - Trinity’s hip-hop dance team, Loon-E Crew, is stepping into the semester with its largest roster in years. After auditions on Aug. 31, the team welcomed originally eight new dancers. This includes Loon-E’s first male dancer in a few semesters, Shrey Jha, first-year undecided major. This now brings the team to 20 members — the largest - [The test if SCOTUS matters](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/12/the-test-if-scotus-matters/) - The Aug. 25 Executive Order, “Prosecuting the Burning of the American Flag,” is more than just a tool for rhetoric. It’s another opportunity for the Trump administration to try to redefine state capacities, but also a chance to look back at the constitutionality of the right to burn the flag. To me, this executive order - [From IMs to OREC, Kristen Harrison does it all  ](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/12/from-ims-to-orec-kristen-harrison-does-it-all/) - Have you ever been involved with a club or intramural (IM) sport, or gone on an Outdoor Recreation (OREC) trip? Coming up on her nine-year anniversary working at Trinity, Kristen Harrison, associate athletic director for recreation and sports camp, is to thank for it. “There’s so many different elements that go into it, and I - [Gatekeeping your gains: Don’t trust influencers](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/08/gatekeeping-your-gains-dont-trust-influencers/) - The gym community has lost the plot. Online fitness culture in recent years has ballooned out to massive proportions, and with that has come a colossal influx of coaches and influencers — way more than any blossoming gym-goer could possibly need to listen to. The business of looking ripped enough to sell you a program - [What New York couldn’t teach me](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/08/what-new-york-couldnt-teach-me/) - It was neither general education nor “underwater basket weaving,” so I admit that I was a little shocked to see nearly 150 students crowd an aging lecture hall at New York University (NYU) for a course on human rights. But as I sat with my peers, some of whom fell asleep during the lecture, I - [The Trinitonian is for you](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/08/the-trinitonian-is-for-you/) - When I was hired as a news reporter at the Trinitonian in September of my first year, I had no idea what I was getting into. I knew nothing about journalism; I came to Trinity as an English major who loved to write creatively. I wanted to get my work out there. The Trinitonian simply - [News Brief: So, is Project Marvel actually a marvel?](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/08/news-brief-so-is-project-marvel-actually-a-marvel/) - The City of San Antonio (COSA) intends to move forward with $3.5 billion Project Marvel, the initiative to build a Sports and Entertainment District around downtown San Antonio’s Hemisfair Park. On Aug. 5, Bexar County Commissioners Court added an item to the 2025 ballot to give San Antonians a chance to vote on whether venue - [Previously on SGA: Senators rename DEI](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/08/previously-on-sga-senators-rename-dei/) - BYLAWS SGA held an executive session during their meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 3, and the Trinitonian was escorted from the room. SGA President Omar Ratrut and SGA Vice President Madelyn Stovall later told the Trinitonian that SGA made changes to the bylaws regarding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion under significant pressure from the federal government. Ratrut - [Volleyball splits the Fall Classic at home](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/08/volleyball-splits-the-fall-classic-at-home/) - No. 10 Trinity women’s volleyball kicked off the Trinity Fall Classic on Friday, Aug. 29 at 6 p.m., facing No. 12 Millikin University. Trinity fought back in the first set after Millikin took an early lead. The teams traded points and tied the set up 21-21. The Tigers scored four to take the first set. - [Soccer's opening weekend yields a mixed bag](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/08/soccers-opening-weekend-yields-a-mixed-bag/) - Trinity soccer started its 2025 season over the Aug. 31 weekend. After both programs came off conference titles and deep playoff runs, their seasons hit their first speed bumps. While neither team lost, the tie and inclement weather prevented both programs from starting the season 2-0-0. Trinity women’s soccer played first at Paul McGinlay Field, - [The ABC's of FYE (and other words to live by)](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/08/the-abcs-of-fye-and-other-words-to-live-by/) - Trinity designed the First Year Experience (FYE) not only to ease first-years into college-level classes, but also to help them in other aspects of college life. The peer tutors of these courses work with first-years one-on-one to support them. Caroline Box, junior accounting major, was a peer tutor for the FYE Greek Mythology and Literature - [Out of the way Barbenheimer, it was a ‘Superman’ summer](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/07/out-of-the-way-barbenheimer-it-was-a-superman-summer/) - If you’ve heard a TikTok about needing to nerd out or being a punk rocker, maybe you, too, were swept up by the “Superman” mania. After its release in July, “Superman” was rightfully a huge box office success and a major turning point for the beloved character. Unlike many of the other “super” movies out - [A change in our tune: 2010 grammy-nominated bassist joins music faculty](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/07/a-change-in-our-tune-2010-grammy-nominated-bassist-joins-music-faculty/) - Ryan Hagler "My name is Dr. Ryan Hagler. I am a bass player, and my position is officially assistant professor of jazz, which is pretty cool." What drew you to a teaching position at Trinity? "Well, I mean, I wasn't teaching full time before this, and I've always just been kind of scoping things out - [Epsilon puts the ‘E’ in fraternity](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/07/epsilon-puts-the-e-in-fraternity/) - This past year, four students founded Epsilon Xi Pi (EXP), Trinity’s newest fraternity since Phi Sigma Chi in 1996. EXP aims to foster community for Tigers of all backgrounds and cultures. Their members have already started their activities, beginning with the Student Involvement Fair on Aug. 27 and Greek 101 on Wednesday, Sept. 3. The - [A cheat sheet for Trinity’s updated policies](https://trinitonian.com/2025/09/07/a-cheat-sheet-for-trinitys-updated-policies/) - Over the summer, Trinity faculty departments have collectively reviewed, modified and updated hundreds of policies. The Office of the Dean of Students has directly worked with 20 different policies this summer, specifically the student-facing ones. Christina Castillo, assistant director for parent communication and student conduct, shared that over the summer, the team largely reviewed policies - [No car on campus? No problem!](https://trinitonian.com/2025/08/26/no-car-on-campus-no-problem/) - Welcome to the fair city of San Antonio: A place filled with good food, rich culture and a bustling downtown scene. If you have been here for any time at all, you have probably gotten the sense that you can’t enjoy any of these wonders without a car. Indeed, San Antonio is not known for - [Six ways to avoid Mabee Dining Hall](https://trinitonian.com/2025/08/23/six-ways-to-avoid-mabee-dining-hall/) - While Mabee Dining Hall, Coates Student Center and the Elizabeth Huth Coates Library have a variety of delicious options for students to take advantage of, sometimes there’s nothing better than a home-cooked meal. With some creativity and willpower, you would be surprised how many delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner ideas you can transform into reality - [Words of welcome from the chaplain](https://trinitonian.com/2025/08/26/words-of-welcome-from-the-chaplain/) - Friends, First, I want to join the chorus of those welcoming you to Trinity! I’m Chaplain Alex. I help to oversee religious and spiritual life for the Trinity community, and I also serve as a confidential resource here on campus. If you ever want a coffee, a clementine or someone to process both the hard - [Entering a new chapter in Tiger athletics](https://trinitonian.com/2025/08/25/entering-a-new-chapter-in-tiger-athletics/) - In addition to strong academics and a caring community, Trinity is also home to an athletics program marked by decades of success. From the early 1990s until last year, Trinity had been a part of the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC). This season, Trinity athletics will embark on its first full season as a member of - [Student Involvement in Trinity Athletics](https://trinitonian.com/2025/08/25/student-involvement-in-trinity-athletics/) - Beyond supporting the Tigers at home games, you can become involved with college athletics in a number of ways. Opportunities exist to play club and intramural sports with other students. Additionally, there are employment opportunities in the athletics department for students workers to fill a number of jobs. It takes a team of people working - [An introduction from Dean Jessica Edonick](https://trinitonian.com/2025/08/23/an-introduction-from-dean-jessica-edonick/) - A long time ago (okay, the ‘90s — but it really doesn’t feel that long ago) in a galaxy far, far away (Ohio can feel like its own galaxy), I started my college adventure at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. A tradition was born the very first time my parents dropped me off: We’d have - [2025 New Student Orientation Comic](https://trinitonian.com/2025/08/22/2025-new-student-orientation-comic/) - [Welcome letter from President Vanessa Beasley](https://trinitonian.com/2025/08/22/welcome-letter-from-president-vanessa-beasley/) - To our new students, welcome to Trinity University! When the Trinitonian staff asked me to write this letter, they asked me for a photograph of myself from my first day in college. I am sorry to share I could not find one, but I am not sorry to tell you why. I was a first-generation - [I’m begging you to bring back the beanies!](https://trinitonian.com/2025/08/22/im-begging-you-to-bring-back-the-beanies/) - This summer was the first one in my time that the Trinitonian did not get a grant for the NSO issue. It was the first summer in which Managing Editor Diya and I had to gather 12 editors remotely to get work done for this issue, all while everyone was working other full-time positions. It’s - [How cream cheese got me to college](https://trinitonian.com/2025/08/22/how-cream-cheese-got-me-to-college/) - I remember the exact day I chose to attend Trinity University. I was on spring break of my junior year of high school, and my mom had insisted on a family road trip to San Antonio, while I’d insisted on a trip to New York City. We compromised and went to San Antonio. After a - [Advice for your first year, from a 14-year-old boy](https://trinitonian.com/2025/08/22/welcome-back-for-nso/) - As I’m sure most of your friends, family and teachers have told you already, the transition to college is a big one. You’re starting a new school, meeting new people, moving cities, states or countries away from your hometown. It’s daunting; I know it is. And I’m going to add to the endless barrage of - [Statement from the Heartfield Family](https://trinitonian.com/2025/07/15/statement-from-the-heartfield-family/) - The Heartfield family shared the following statement with the Trinitonian: “Aidan Thaddeus Heartfield January 11th, 2003 - July 4th, 2025 “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our son and little brother, Aidan Thaddeus Heartfield. Aidan died early the morning of July 4th, 2025, in Hunt, Texas — a place he - [Remembering Aidan Heartfield](https://trinitonian.com/2025/07/14/remembering-aidan-heartfield/) - Aidan Heartfield ’26, marketing major and member of Chi Delta Tau, has been confirmed deceased following the Guadalupe River flooding on July 4. Trinity University released a statement confirming Aidan’s death on Monday morning. In upcoming weeks, Trinity will offer opportunities to remember him. “As we move through this time of loss, the Trinity community - [Student highlights: tattoos, henna and piercings](https://trinitonian.com/2022/09/29/student-highlights-tattoos-henna-and-piercings/) - College is a time to try new things and find new ways to express yourself. Tattoos are a great accessory and can hold memories that will last forever. More temporary options, like henna and piercings, are also enjoyable. The Trinitonian talked to four students about their body art. Andie Hadley, sophomore neuroscience major, and Karishma - [Sidewalk Symposium: Favorite dorm snacks](https://trinitonian.com/2022/10/20/sidewalk-symposium-favorite-dorm-snacks/) - In the midst of midterms, the simple pleasure of eating your favorite snack is a necessity. Thus, dorm snacks emerge as the perfect pick-me-up for late night studying, test stressing and everything in between. The Trinitonian chatted with students in Coates Student Center about what their favorite dorm snacks are and other fun foods they - [Sidewalk Symposium: music edition](https://trinitonian.com/2022/10/06/sidewalk-symposium-music-edition/) - The music scene at Trinity is constantly evolving. Groups like the Acabellas, the Trinitones and Loon-E Crew ensure that the student population is consistently exposed to diverse types of music and dance. This week, the Trinitonian took to the Coates Student Center to ask students what they’re currently listening to — genre, band or song. - [What can be done about killer college workweeks?](https://trinitonian.com/2018/04/07/teacher-and-student-responsibility/) - Students attend universities to learn and to work. But as adults and high-paying clientele, students should be able to have reasonable expectations for this experience. If we consider the student’s week as a regular week in the working world, then students taking multiple classes in effect have multiple employers. These employers do not typically communicate - [The responsibility of tolerance](https://trinitonian.com/2018/04/11/the-responsibility-of-tolerance/) - Last May, I experienced a major life change. As exciting as this life change has been for me, it has proven tricky to share with my friends and loved ones. When I converted to Christianity by asking Jesus into my heart, the people in my life were unsure of what this would mean for their - [A personal journey balancing school and health](https://trinitonian.com/2018/04/22/wellness-on-campus/) - I am in the Class of 2019, but I first came to Trinity in 2011. I was out of school for several years due to mental and physical health issues. I wish that I could say I left as soon as I noticed something going on with me, but that is not the case. I - [Expressing love in friendships: An ode to platonic love](https://trinitonian.com/2024/02/08/expressing-love-in-friendships-an-ode-to-platonic-love/) - Expressing love platonically is severely underrated. It doesn’t make sense to me that love is seen as normal and inherent when people are dating but not when they’re friends. I would argue that love between close friends is just as strong and meaningful as love between romantic partners. I’m currently taking a writing class — - [Inclusive graduations bring significance to stoles](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/25/inclusive-graduations-bring-significance-to-stoles/) - All graduates can now attend any of the five inclusive ceremonies on May 16 to celebrate their upcoming graduation. Along with the traditional graduation ceremonies, Trinity holds Kente, De Colores, Lavender, AAPI and First-Generation celebrations. While each celebration honors the different identities that students may have, Trinity recently updated the policy to allow any student - [Trinity alum redefines San Antonio’s visual identity](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/25/trinity-alum-redefines-san-antonios-visual-identity/) - Ryan Hunter went from playing soccer to building a one-man design studio that now shapes the visual identities of some of San Antonio’s most beloved businesses. Athlete and artist, influential graphic designer and Trinity alum (‘19), Ryan Hunter carved a distinct path in San Antonio, blending his love for sports with a bold, authentic visual - [Women’s golf wins fifth consecutive SCAC title](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/25/womens-golf-wins-fifth-consecutive-scac-title/) - The No. 12 nationally-ranked women’s team earned first place overall behind sophomore Lauren Huddleston’s SCAC record-breaking performance, marking five consecutive conference titles. The 2025 SCAC Championships took place from April 13 to April 15 at the White Bluff Golf Course in Whitney, TX. Women’s golf led the tournament with an eight-shot advantage over Southwestern University - [Ever wonder what a professor does over the summer?](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/25/ever-wonder-what-a-professor-does-over-the-summer/) - Trinity students fill their summers with anything from on-campus research to internships and programs on the other side of the world. Professors, too, throw themselves into a wide range of summer-pursuits. Kathryn Santos, Dania Abreu-Torres and David Ribble tackle projects including archival work, activism and ecology work. Kathryn Vomero Santos is an associate professor of - [Upcoming events to close out the semester](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/25/like-bujo-see-it-in-3d-irrationally-speaking/) - Like BuJo? See it in 3D — Irrationally Speaking Calling all artists! Take a quick trip off-campus to indulge in the art of putting two things together at Irrationally Speaking, a contemporary art gallery at Ruby City. Open every week from Thursday to Saturday until August, this gallery is free to the public, though reservations - [Trinitonian is named the best small newspaper in Texas and Oklahoma](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/25/trinitonian-is-named-the-best-small-newspaper-in-texas-and-oklahoma/) - On April 10, the Society of Professional Journalists announced their yearly regional awards for excellence in collegiate journalism. The awards were for the 2024 calendar year, and the Trinitonian falls into region eight. SPJ splits their awards into two divisions — small and large schools — and with a student population of fewer than 10,000 - [Guest Column: Defending academic freedom at Trinity and beyond](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/25/defending-academic-freedom-at-trinity-and-beyond/) - Last week, Trinity faculty, staff and students gathered by the Magic Stones to mark the “National Day of Action for Higher Education.” Trinity was one of hundreds of campuses around the country where professors, staff, students and citizens used their collective voice to reaffirm the democratic mission of higher education to advance the common good. - [Guest Column: A commitment to communication, community and learning](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/25/a-commitment-to-communication-community-and-learning/) - As we near the end of the academic year, we want to take a moment to reflect — openly and honestly — with you, the students we are honored to serve. This year has been challenging for many. No matter your role on campus, as a student, faculty member, staff member or administrator, you may - [Try harding will break you, one day](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/25/try-harding-will-break-you-one-day/) - As the days trickle down to graduation, students of all kinds prepare for judgment day: end-of-year exams and papers. While dreading finals is commonplace, there’s a reason why Trinity’s academic rigor is one of its features. U.S. News ranks Trinity No. 40 for best liberal arts colleges in the country, in part thanks to students’ - [I’m urging you to become a journalist](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/25/im-urging-you-to-become-a-journalist/) - I was dramatically singing along in the car to Lady Gaga’s “Alejandro” when I got the call. Alicia Guerrero, the Trinitonian’s adviser at the time, told me that I would be next year’s editor-in-chief, and I went flying by a police car in my excitement. It was a bit of a miracle that I ended - [‘Warfare’ suffocates without the spectacle](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/25/warfare-suffocates-without-the-spectacle/) - Going into “Warfare,” I wasn’t expecting much. Co-directed by Alex Garland and former Navy SEAL Ray Mendoza, the film is a recreation of a failed 2006 mission in Iraq. After being underwhelmed by Garland’s “Civil War,” a movie that tried to say something big that never quite landed, and being generally disinterested in war films - [The melodies that got seniors through college](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/25/the-melodies-that-got-seniors-through-college/) - To Trinity’s class of 2025, music isn’t just a combination of sounds, it’s a valuable aspect of daily life. For these three seniors, listening to tunes helps them find identity, motivation and rhythm. They discussed the role of music in their lives, sharing their favorite listens and musical experiences. Pierce Jackson, business analytics major, said - [New directions for Trinity’s Title IX](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/25/new-directions-for-trinitys-title-ix/) - Beginning in January 2025, Trinity’s Title IX office implemented changes in assigning and addressing cases. In reaction to the high employee turnover rate and students’ difficulty navigating the Title IX office, the university merged aspects of the Title IX and Dean of Students’ offices. One of these changes included hiring Ben Williams as both Associate - [Exploring ‘The Imagined Life’ with a professor’s new novel](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/25/exploring-the-imagined-life-with-a-professors-new-novel/) - How well do we really know our parents? Our past? Our own memories? These are just a few of the questions Andrew Porter, professor of English and director of the creative writing program, explores in his new novel, “The Imagined Life.” Set in California, “The Imagined Life” tells the story of a man, Steven Mills, - [International students under scrutiny](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/25/international-students-under-scrutiny/) - Some members of Trinity’s international community say that the Trump administration’s immigration restrictions have heightened anxiety and contributed to a climate of uncertainty. While Trinity has not been directly affected, international students and scholars across the country have been denied reentry and have had their visas terminated for unclear reasons. The International Student and Scholar - [It’s past time we take women’s health seriously](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/25/its-past-time-we-take-womens-health-seriously/) - Last week, I had a common medical procedure that I should have been sedated for. My gynecologist’s office denied my request to receive it because their anesthesiologist is only onsite one day per month. Over 99% effective at preventing pregnancy, an intrauterine device, or IUD is one of the best forms of long-acting reversible contraception. - [Letter to the Editor: Where was Trinity?](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/25/letter-to-the-editor-where-was-trinity/) - I am disappointed that Trinity University, where I taught for almost 40 years, did not sign the statement of more than 250 prime U.S. colleges and universities to stand up to the Trump regime’s attempt to take them over. I scanned the list in vain for the name of Trinity’s president, Vanessa Beasley. This is - [Wearing bright futures](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/25/wearing-bright-futures/) - Since 2014, San Antonio Threads has emerged as a prominent non-profit organization dedicated to providing at-risk youth with a safe, nurturing shopping experience. The non-profit provides free, high quality necessities like new clothing and other essentials to those in child protective services, foster care or facing homelessness. Beyond the sphere of material sustenance lies the - [Crafting a handbook ‘that matters’](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/25/crafting-a-handbook-that-matters/) - Professor Rita Urquijo-Ruiz specializes in Spanish, Latinx cultural and LGBTQ+ studies and has been a part of the Trinity community for over 18 years. Currently, she is the chair of the department of modern languages and literatures and a professor of Spanish and Latinx studies. She teamed up with Washington State history professor Linda Heidenreich - [Jackpot!](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/25/jackpot-3/) - From completing an honors thesis to juggling collegiate athletics and studying abroad, part of the Trinity experience involves the mastery of multitasking. For Ben Kim, senior economics major and math minor, all of this work has taught him how to socialize better. Trinity’s cross-country team recruited Kim while he was in high school. He said - [Sitting on a hill while the world collapses](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/25/sitting-on-a-hill-while-the-world-collapses/) - If I were to give a review of trying to finish college as humanity plunges into a hell of its own creation, I would really have to go with one star. At the very least, though, my time at Trinity has allowed me to develop some unique insights into how people think through education and - [Previously, on SGA: USO budgets decided for next school year](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/25/previously-on-sga-uso-budgets-decided-for-next-school-year/) - The following covers the meeting on April 23. IMPEACHMENT SGA held an impeachment hearing for Sophomore Senator Patricia Hermoso for a high number of absences. SGA President Joy Areola and Vice President Allison Waters commented to the Trinitonian after the hearing that Senator Hermoso was reinstated during the meeting. However, Senator Hermoso resigned and will - [Senior Staff Send-off](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/25/senior-staff-send-off/) - Colin Houston, Sports Editor I wish that I could say my time here at Trinity was fantastic and just give a teary farewell. However, that would be dishonest. Truthfully, it has been a tumultuous ride. Mental health issues I’ve struggled with my whole life never truly left me, and the world seems to get scarier - [Graduation comic](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/25/graduation-comic/) - [A final dispatch from the dungeon](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/25/a-final-dispatch-from-the-dungeon/) - I’m coming out of retirement (my time abroad, I’ll return as managing editor next semester) for one last job (a literal love letter). Alas, I was left with no choice; time, ever so cruel, has kidnapped some of my dear friends, and their journey at Trinity University has come to an end. Lucky them. Despite - [Soon to be “The Graduate” ‘s are lost and that’s okay](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/25/soon-to-be-the-graduate-s-are-lost-and-thats-okay/) - With graduation season right around the corner, many students, especially seniors, are facing a strange emotional moment: part excitement, part dread and a whole lot of “What now?” Mike Nichols’ “The Graduate” (1967) captures that feeling, at least in my sophomore understanding, with eerie precision. I’m not graduating just yet, but watching “The Graduate” feels - [Women’s tennis rolls to SCAC tournament](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/25/womens-tennis-rolls-to-scac-tournament/) - This April, Trinity women’s tennis has been busy traveling to cap off a stellar season. Sitting at 17-4 and ranked No. 11 in the nation, the team now looks ahead to the SCAC tournament on April 25. On April 18, the Tigers lost 7-0 to the now No. 10 ranked Washington University Bears in St. - [Jude Hardee: Resilience and running](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/25/jude-hardee-resilience-and-running/) - Sports often provide an escape or create a sense of normalcy in someone’s life. They act as an anchor in turbulent waters, keeping people close to who they are instead of aimlessly drifting in the current. What happens when that anchor is removed? This was something senior track and field athlete Jude Hardee had to - [The Roar Within: Episode 8](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/24/the-roar-within-episode-8/) - Welcome to the final episode of The Roar Within: A Trinitonian Sports Podcast until the 2025-2026 school year! Episode 8 guest stars senior tennis player, Sam Miller. Sam discusses her career in and passion for tennis and sports as a whole, before ending with a fun discussion of tennis rules. As always, the podcast includes - [A mosaic of senior artists](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/18/a-mosaic-of-senior-artists/) - From April 17 to May 17, the Neidorff Art Gallery will showcase the senior art exhibition Fragments, kicking off with an opening reception from 5–7 p.m. on the first day, April 17. Ten Trinity seniors will present their work in various media, including painting, printmaking and photography. Senior art majors at Trinity planned, organized and - [Three students share what it takes to become a triple-threat](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/18/three-students-share-what-it-takes-to-become-a-triple-threat/) - Three triple majors are here to give us the inside scoop: how passion, time management and interdisciplinary connections can create a unique and fulfilling journey in college. Emma Power is a senior triple-majoring in political science, international studies and Spanish. Her three-pronged pursuit stems from genuine interest. “People are always like, ‘Oh my goodness, you - [Starbucks’ baristas strike amid venti-sized problems](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/18/starbucks-baristas-strike-amid-venti-sized-problems/) - At 6 a.m. on Wednesday, April 2, Trinity’s Starbucks baristas sent a formal document via email to Chartwells’ management and human resources department stating their intention to strike until store manager Cole Patterson’s* termination. After the majority of employees failed to appear for their scheduled shifts, Chartwells’ team closed the store and temporarily removed Patterson - [The Roar Within: Episode 7](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/18/the-roar-within-episode-7/) - With the semester nearing its end, this is the penultimate episode of The Roar Within: A Trinitonian Sports Podcast! Episode 7 features junior football player, Roan Erwin! Roan joins our Scott and Cole to discuss his career in and passion for football, before ending with a discussion of structural difference between European and American sporting - [Baseball clinches SCAC tournament](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/18/baseball-clinches-scac-tournament/) - No. 10 Trinity baseball continued to roll along in conference play on April 11 and April 12, sweeping the Centenary College Gents in three games. The Tigers dominated, winning each game by five runs or more and run-ruling the Gents twice. With the sweep, the Tigers have officially secured a spot in the SCAC tournament, - [Trump’s ‘tarrific’ decisions](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/18/trumps-tarrific-decisions/) - Tariffs have dominated the headlines for the past three months, either because they are happening, they aren’t happening or no one knows if they’re happening. What was once considered an unserious campaign pitch has materialized into a policy that will shape our economy and America’s world standing long into the future. However, these tariffs have - [Internet Technology is dead, long live IT](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/18/internet-technology-is-dead-long-live-it/) - Over the last few weeks, students and professors alike have made much hubbub about Trinity’s switch to Workday for course registration. While the concerns of switching systems cannot be overlooked, it is well past time to consider the long-term patterns of Trinity’s IT services. Workday represents a broader trend in the U.S. economy, particularly in - [What is the weight of 25 hours worth of words](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/18/what-is-the-weight-of-25-hours-worth-of-words/) - From March 31 to April 1, New Jersey Senator Cory Booker embarked on a 25-hour speech — the longest in the U.S. Senate’s history. In a time when the Democratic establishment has claimed they can’t do anything to stop Republican supermajorities, Booker’s feat is impressive, breaking a 70-year record held by Strom Thurmond’s anti-civil rights - [More than keepsakes: Trinity’s Fiesta medals](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/18/more-than-keepsakes-trinitys-fiesta-medals/) - Fiesta is best known for its parades, but medals play an equally iconic role. These colorful, commemorative trinkets have helped build a bridge between Trinity and San Antonio. Local organizations, businesses and community groups produce these collectible medals often as fundraisers for charities. For Trinity, the medals are more than just beautiful keepsakes; they’re part - [Tigers in bloom: Trinity at Fiesta 2025](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/18/tigers-in-bloom-trinity-at-fiesta-2025/) - Trinity will take center stage at Fiesta San Antonio 2025 with a float in two of the headlining parades: the Battle of Flowers Parade and the Texas Cavaliers River Parade. In collaboration with Alumni Relations, the Trinity Prowlers Dance Team will perform at the Texas Cavaliers River Parade on April 28, while the Battle of - [Slangin’ with the Slavs](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/18/slangin-with-the-slavs/) - Guests are served first at events held by Trinity’s Slavic Language Association. Tea, sweet treats — think Slavic Little Debbie — and the latest slang translated into Russian filled the room at the recent Tea Time held by the newly reinstated club. SLA existed before this semester, but fizzled out with time. A group of - [Sowing community seeds](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/18/sowing-community-seeds/) - Everywhere you look on Trinity’s campus, there’s nature. From petting the Trinicats to enjoying the campus’s various green spaces, students have many options to fulfill their outdoor needs. However, two clubs — Bee Club and Gardening Club — go even further by building a community around that environment. In 2014, a group of students with - [A city of visionaries: Amplifying San Antonio voices](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/18/a-city-of-visionaries-amplifying-san-antonio-voices/) - It started with a drink at Sternewirth in Hotel Emma, an appreciation for San Antonio’s cultural scene and a shared frustration: Why weren’t San Antonio’s stories being told the way they deserved? From that spark, “Voice of San Antonio” was born — an independently owned online content platform created to amplify the city’s creative pulse - [Creeper? Aw man, we back in the mines](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/18/creeper-aw-man-we-back-in-the-mines/) - “Chicken Jockey!” “Enderpearl!” “I am Steve.” “They LOVE crushing a loaf.” “Flint and Steel!” “La-la-la-lava ch-ch-ch-chicken.” No, this is not a mass hallucination; these are just a few quotes from “A Minecraft Movie,” the 2025 action-adventure-musical directed by Jared Hess, starring Jack Black, Jason Momoa and Jennifer Coolidge. If Minecraft Movie memes haven’t already taken - [Ready, set and read! San Antonio Book Festival unites readers](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/18/ready-set-and-read-san-antonio-book-festival-unites-readers/) - For many, the San Antonio Book Festival is more than just an event —– it’s an opportunity to spark connections, build precious memories and explore the vast world of reading. The festival invites authors to engage with their audiences, a unique experience for all involved. The festival, started in 2013, hosted its 13th annual gathering - [Weekly Comic: 4/18](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/18/weekly-comic-4-18/) - [New semester brings new system: Workday’s debut](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/18/new-semester-brings-new-system-workdays-debut/) - Faculty advisers and students navigated a learning curve during Workday’s first week after registration opened on April 7. TigerPaws’ replacement posed challenges as the registration process was rearranged. As the campus adjusted to the unfamiliar interface, some faculty were kept in the loop about the transition. Among them was Britton Horn, assistant professor of computer - [Finding Freedom through Family](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/18/finding-freedom-through-family/) - On Thursday, April 8, students gathered in Dicke Hall to hear from Robert Faruq Wideman. Wideman, who received a life sentence for second-degree murder in 1975, was incarcerated for 44 years before his release in 2019. During his incarceration, Wideman’s brother, John Edgar Wideman, wrote the book, “Brothers and Keepers,” about the experience of growing - [Why was everyone wearing teal?](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/18/why-was-everyone-wearing-teal/) - Students and staff wore teal ribbons and clothing for Trinity’s annual Teal Week hosted by It’s On Us from April 7 to 11. Teal is associated with sexual assault violence prevention, and wearing teal shows support for survivors and raises awareness for sexual assault. It’s on Us is a national organization that strives to stop - [What to know before you go this year](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/18/what-to-know-before-you-go-this-year/) - Next Thursday marks the beginning of Fiesta San Antonio, the 11-day celebration held nearly every year since 1891 to commemorate the Battle of San Jacinto and Texas’s victory against Mexico. The significance and meaning of Fiesta, though, differs for every San Antonian, and three Trinity faculty and staff shared their view and what students should - [Transcending all expectations](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/18/transcending-all-expectations/) - Trinity women’s tennis is a storied program with a legacy of excellence. As a former Division I team, three-time reigning SCAC champion and winner of 26 out of 32 full SCAC women’s tennis seasons, success is nothing new for this team. Winning has become so routine that it often takes something extraordinary for a season - [Match the Fiesta event to your sign](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/18/match-the-fiesta-event-to-your-sign/) - Taurus (April 20 - May 20): Fiesta Oyster Bake Y’all love a bit of fun, so I’m assigning you a fun concert with multiple types of artists to explore and enjoy. Tauruses will love the chaos of the headline acts: Hoobastank and Sugar Ray. It will be a weekend to remember. Gemini (May 21 - - [Meet the students behind the men’s Final Four](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/18/meet-the-students-behind-the-mens-final-four/) - This year, Trinity offered a select group of students the opportunity to be involved with hosting the NCAA men’s Final Four in San Antonio. Students accepted to the year-long class were involved with various tasks behind the scenes that made the Final Four happen. Trinity University’s class partnered with St. Mary’s University, the University of - [Previously, on SGA: TUSA and Greek Council funding proposals](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/18/previously-on-sga-tusa-and-greek-council-funding-proposals/) - The following covers the meeting on April 16. CLIMATE CHECK First-year Senator Pilar Mier commented that many students are confused about the recent meal plan changes, specifically the allocation of Bonus Bucks. Dean of Students and SGA adviser Jessica Edonick said that she would look further into this issue to provide answers for students. Senior - [Brené Brown challenged Trinity to ‘befriend uncertainty’ as leaders](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/18/brene-brown-challenged-trinity-to-befriend-uncertainty-as-leaders/) - On Wednesday, April 15, over 2,000 listeners filled Trinity’s Laurie Auditorium to hear the highly anticipated speaker, Brené Brown. As part of the Flora Cameron Lecture on Politics and Public Affairs, Trinity invites distinguished speakers each year. This year’s highlighted lecturer was a research professor at the University of Houston, visiting professor of management at - [Support our superb sister publication](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/18/support-our-superb-sister-publication/) - Last week, both the Trinitonian and Mirage presented their budget proposals to SGA for the 2025-2026 school year. Though I only stayed for the presentation and Q&A portion of Mirage’s presentation, the questions made me nervous for them. Senators seemed hesitant about fully funding them, especially because of their readership, and I feel the need - [The Roar Within: Episode 6](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/13/the-roar-within-episode-6/) - We're back, it's Episode 6 of The Roar Within: A Trinitonian Sports Podcast! This episode includes a special feature, our first non-athlete guest! Reed Rosales joins our hosts from the review of last week's games all the way through to the preview of next week's. In his interview, Reed dives into his career in sports - [Musk’s ideology goes beyond a salute, and he’s not alone](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/06/musks-ideology-goes-beyond-a-salute-and-hes-not-alone/) - During President Trump’s Inauguration Day victory rally, the wealthiest man on Earth, Elon Musk, made national headlines for making a gesture akin to a Nazi salute. Musk and his defenders maintained plausible deniability — that he was simply giving his heart to the audience. The Anti-Defamation League, an organization that claims to fight antisemitism, downplayed - [Health Services after COVID-19](https://trinitonian.com/2024/09/05/health-services-after-covid-19/) - 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 raised questions about potential new policy changes in Trinity’s health and wellness. The most significant change in health policy at Trinity - [Staying hot while it’s hot: Navigating fashion in high temperatures](https://trinitonian.com/2024/09/20/staying-hot-while-its-hot-navigating-fashion-in-high-temperatures/) - In an era of baggy fits and denim, it can be hard to decide just where the line gets drawn regarding style over comfort. However, in college, where first impressions are key, it can sometimes feel as if you don’t have much choice. While this can be suffocating, we don’t have to feel boxed in - [Multilingual students confused over language requirement](https://trinitonian.com/2024/09/20/multilingual-students-confused-over-language-requirement/) - When Student Iris Gkini learned her fluency in Greek would not be accepted as a foreign language at Trinity University, her options for class choice and study abroad were forcibly narrowed. Gkini is not alone in experiencing contradicting information on the options available for multilingual students. All students are required to complete a second language - [Guest Column: The illusion of productive conversation on campus: A thoughtful critique of Olivia Krolczyk and YCT](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/10/the-illusion-of-productive-conversation-on-campus-a-thoughtful-critique-of-olivia-krolczyk-and-yct/) - On April 2, the Young Conservatives of Texas Trinity University chapter hosted Olivia Krolczyk, an ambassador of the Riley Gaines Center at the Leadership Institute. Like Gaines, Krolczyk is touring college campuses nationwide and presenting a speech titled “The Fight is Far From Over: Defending Free Speech and Women’s Sports.” The last time I wrote - [Previously, on SGA: Senators discuss Olivia Krolczyk’s lecture on campus](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/06/previously-on-sga-senators-discuss-olivia-krolczyks-lecture-on-campus/) - The following covers the meeting on April 2. POLICY PRESENTATION Following up on the Academic Honor Council’s proposed reform, Ronni Sardovsky, professor of philosophy and member of the Honor Council Committee, asked SGA to remove the friendly amendment they passed last week. Sardovsky cleared up confusion that senators had about last week’s proposal, clarifying that - [Crossword Trinibonian](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/03/crossword-trinibonian/) - ACROSS 1 MAS recently organized a march in his honor 7 Might compel one to eat ice, dirt, or soap 11 If it’s time to leave, say 12 Home to the world’s tallest mountain 13 To paint over 14 Delevingne, star of “Paper Towns” 15 Famously, the less-famous Hemsworth brother 17 The time of Socrates - [Meet the new SGA](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/10/meet-the-new-sga/) - Omar Ratrut, junior political science major, and sophomore Madelyn Stovall, sophomore political science major, are the new president and vice president for the 2025-2026 school year. Each class also got five senators, a mixture of returning and new SGA members. Students began voting for class senators, president and vice president on Monday, March 24. Current - [Expectations vs. reality](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/10/expectations-vs-reality/) - Crime on Campus / Campus Safety – Every year, TUPD publishes an annual security report that is available online on the Trinity website. This document details any and all crimes that have been reported on campus and is organized by category, as well as providing resources and definitions of potential crimes on campus. In 2023, - [“How do I put my time towards something I really love?”](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/10/how-do-i-put-my-time-towards-something-i-really-love/) - According to Trinity’s office of institutional research and effectiveness, 13% of Trinity’s staff are alumni working in Admissions, Academic Coaching and Advising, Center for Experiential Learning and Career Success and much more. A love for student mentorship is what connects these alumni in their roles as Trinity staff. Becca Burt-Steinbach graduated from Trinity in 2016 - [Weekly horoscope: Protect your peace](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/10/weekly-horoscope-protect-your-peace/) - This week’s astrological events: April 12: Full moon in Libra. Confidence is king on this day. Find it and use it to make those decisions you have felt uncertain about for much of the year. It will be centered around your heart because a lot of hurt has happened in the past, so this decision - [Digging up bones and secrets with ‘In the Clearing’](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/10/digging-up-bones-and-secrets-with-in-the-clearing/) - “In the Clearing,” a play written and directed by Octavio Solis, debuted at Trinity on April 4. Solis, an accomplished playwright and Trinity alumnus, was invited to campus to direct one of his works as part of the Stieren Arts Enrichment Series, a program that brings notable figures in the arts and humanities to Trinity. - [MLB is losing the ethos of baseball](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/10/mlb-is-losing-the-ethos-of-baseball/) - Baseball fans celebrated Opening Day on March 27, an annual tradition to kick off the 122nd season in Major League Baseball’s history. While MLB is one of the oldest major sports leagues in America, it’s entering an existential crisis, emboldened by Commissioner Robert Manfred’s efforts to sustain growth above all else. These efforts have risen - [Meet the Acabellas](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/10/meet-the-acabellas/) - Whether caroling at Natural Bridge Caverns or performing a capella arrangements on campus, the Acabellas provide spaces for talented treble vocalists to sing together. The club holds auditions at the beginning of every year where prospective members from a broad array of backgrounds can show their skills. Once the new members have been chosen, the - [A series of horrific events](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/10/a-series-of-horrific-events/) - With the rise in popularity of the online manosphere, it comes as a surprise to no one that a new show addressing it would be released. “Adolescence” is the latest Netflix limited series. It was created by Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham, starring Owen Cooper in his chilling debut performance alongside show creator Stephen Graham. - [Opinion: The San Antonio Spurs empire is not dead](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/10/opinion-the-san-antonio-spurs-empire-is-not-dead/) - On April 6, the San Antonio Spurs lost to the Portland Trail Blazers 120-109, eliminating them from NBA playoff contention. To some, this season may look like yet another failure by the Spurs to revitalize themselves after their glory days have faded. As for myself, however, I could not be happier with how the Spurs’ - [A rundown on Trinity track and field](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/10/a-rundown-on-trinity-track-and-field/) - Buses carrying student athletes across the country swarmed campus from March 28-29 thanks to the Trinity Invitational. The invitational is the Tigers’ only home meet throughout the season, and they had many standout performances, including broken records. Later, at the most recent meet on April 4, the David Noble Relays, Trinity’s throwers found success despite - [Previously, on SGA: Funding for USOs and trans policy letter](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/10/previously-on-sga-funding-for-usos-and-trans-policy-letter/) - FUNDING REQUESTS In their presentation, Trinity Diversity Connection requested a total of $37,565 for the 2025-2026 year. The presenters stressed that TDC has emphasized fiscal responsibility over the past year due to a 15% budget cut. They argued that they would benefit from the increased funding to ensure the organization’s continued campus presence through events - [Weekly Comic: Feel the Sun on Your Face](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/10/weekly-comic-feel-the-sun-on-your-face/) - [Efforts to stop election fraud limit voting access at Trinity](https://trinitonian.com/2024/09/12/efforts-to-stop-election-fraud-limit-voting-access-at-trinity/) - With the 2024 election around the corner, the Texas state government’s crack-down on election fraud with voter integrity programs has created barriers for Trinity students working to get an on-campus polling place. According to Nina Pollak, junior political science and business major and president of MOVE Texas at Trinity University, increasing voter engagement is one - [Cowboys and Texans spring into action](https://trinitonian.com/2024/10/03/cowboys-and-texans-spring-into-action/) - The Dallas Cowboys and the Houston Texans both aim to return to the playoffs in January after having a successful 2023 season. Last year, the Cowboys went 12-5, going on to win the National Football Conference (NFC) East division, followed by a first-round exit against the Green Bay Packers in the Wild Card Round. The - [Outdated information obscures sustainability initiatives](https://trinitonian.com/2024/09/26/outdated-information-obscures-sustainability-initiatives/) - Past and current Trinity University students have expressed skepticism regarding the university’s recycling program, which is symptomatic of a larger sustainability issue on campus. Jade Humphrey, sophomore political science and sociology double-major and vice president of Eco-Allies, said campus recycling is an important issue for her. While she recycles, campus rumors have discouraged many of - [Securing our suds: Laundry room surveillance at Trinity](https://trinitonian.com/2024/09/22/securing-our-suds-laundry-room-surveillance-at-trinity/) - Picture this: you’ve just completed an intensive study session and all you want is to change into your freshly washed pajamas. However, as you open the dryer, you’re met with disappointment. Your entire load and even your laundry basket are nowhere to be found. This scenario is likely familiar to many Trinity students, as laundry - [The beginner’s guide to getting outside](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/20/the-beginners-guide-to-getting-outside/) - If you’re looking to get outside in San Antonio but not sure where to start, consider this article your guide — or rather, your map. From the benefits of spending time outside to the best spots based on your interests, Trinity’s wilderness-loving students shared their top tips on how to embrace all that nature has - [Students voice frustrations about Trinity’s mark-ups on grab-and-go options](https://trinitonian.com/2024/10/10/students-voice-frustrations-about-trinitys-mark-ups-on-grab-and-go-options/) - Mabee Market and the other quick grab-and-go stores on campus provide students with a convenient option for meals and snacks. Many students, however, say they avoid buying products from these on-campus stores due to high markups on prices. Grab-and-go stores on campus, referred to in this article as markets, offer a variety of goods for - [No more junior/senior meal plan](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/15/no-more-junior-senior-meal-plan/) - 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 Bonus Bucks available on each plan and changing the meal swipe system to a “per week” basis. Removal of the Junior/Senior Meal - [Wemby out: A curse or a blessing in disguise?](https://trinitonian.com/2025/03/06/wemby-out-a-curse-or-a-blessing-in-disguise/) - On Feb. 20, the San Antonio Spurs announced the sidelining of their star center, Victor Wembanyama, for the remainder of the season as he recovers from a blood clot caused by deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder. Wemby’s condition is the same that notably cut Hall of Famer Chris Bosh’s career short. Wemby reportedly - [Why the residency requirement is a failing policy](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/10/why-the-residency-requirement-is-a-failing-policy/) - The three-year on-campus housing requirement is part of Trinity’s identity. It’s often the first thing people comment on when I describe life on campus, and, frankly, it’s the bane of my undergraduate existence. Though I am not the first to complain, and certainly will not be the last, I truly dislike the housing requirement. While - [Happy Birthday!](https://trinitonian.com/2024/10/03/happy-birthday/) - [Weekly Comic](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/20/2-21-comic/) - [Student media must protect international students’ rights](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/10/student-media-must-protect-international-students-rights/) - Getting a criminal conviction. Working in the U.S. without permission. Failing to maintain a full course load. Receiving a traffic ticket three years ago. Participating in a protest two years ago. Writing an op-ed in the student newspaper last year. The first list are the kind of things that used to put international students’ visas - [Lights, camera, professor reviews!!](https://trinitonian.com/2025/03/27/lights-camera-professor-reviews/) - At Trinity, film isn’t just entertainment – it’s an essential tool for education and personal growth. Professors share their passion for cinema, discussing how movies shape not only our cultural understanding but also our perspectives on society and identity. From classic film noir to contemporary social commentary, these educators highlight the impact of storytelling on - [The Lancer’s crawfishin’ tradition](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/10/the-lancers-crawfishin-tradition/) - The Crawfish Boil, an annual Bengal Lancer fundraising event, was held in the backyard of the Bengal Lancer fraternity house on Saturday, March 29. Walking in, partygoers could smell crawfish and spices wafting through the air. About 250 people stood in the 80 degree weather, chatting, playing cornhole and beer die and waiting for the - [The King wins historic fourth ADOY award](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/10/the-king-wins-historic-fourth-adoy-award/) - Winning big is nothing new for Trinity athletics, and the Tigers built much of their winning culture under the leadership of its athletic director Bob King over the past 32 years. This year, King was named NCAA Division III Athletic Director of the Year for the fourth time, the second person ever to do so. - [Chess master squares off against 20 students](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/10/chess-master-squares-off-against-20-students/) - On Wednesday, April 2, Jesse James, national chess master, arrived at Trinity for a showdown to compete against 20 Trinity students. With a match that started at 4:30 p.m., the national chess master played for more than 2 hours without defeat. Jesse James is a seven-time San Antonio City Champion. He serves as a mentor - [Don’t @ me; Trinity’s culture of reputational fear](https://trinitonian.com/2024/10/03/dont-me-trinitys-culture-of-reputational-fear/) - With just under 2,600 students, Trinity’s social sphere can feel incredibly small. Everyone is one degree of separation away, which interlinks the campus into an extensive social network where most people are identifiable by name. Even if we have yet to have a class with someone, there’s a good chance they have been mentioned to - [Bexar County bears its future in mind](https://trinitonian.com/2024/11/10/bexar-county-bears-its-future-in-mind/) - All decked in red “Cautiously optimistic” was the party line at the Republican Party of Bexar County’s Election Night Watch Party. Lined with Trump-Vance campaign paraphernalia and decorations, the venue was complete with its own merchandise store, an open bar and a cake that said “Make America Great Again,” — to be served, of course, - [Free speech or hate speech … or both](https://trinitonian.com/2024/11/14/free-speech-or-hate-speech-or-both/) - Students who protested Riley Gaines, a recent controversial speaker, on campus called the presentation hate speech. While protestors argued that hate speech has no place on campus, opposing students and university leadership defended the presentation as free speech. Personally, when the importance of a message or argument comes down to preserving free speech, I’m a - [Give me a break: Consequences of closing dorms on a residential campus](https://trinitonian.com/2025/01/22/give-me-a-break-consequences-of-closing-dorms-on-a-residential-campus/) - As our residence halls close and we head home for winter break, it’s hard to ignore how Trinity’s housing requirement continually fails students. Besides those lucky few who make it into the apartment-style City Vista, all students living on lower-campus must find their way back home for the holidays. While students can stay on campus, - [Breaking down the housing updates](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/27/breaking-down-the-housing-updates/) - Over the past few weeks, Trinity’s Residential Life announced in emails that housing prices and the City Vista selection process are changing. From 13 different pricing options to four, Residential Life has consolidated its pricing for all campus housing. The previous pricing tables offered “single,” “special single,” “double” and “special double” rooms for residential halls - [Trinibonian comic](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/03/trinibonian-comic/) - [Crossword 3/28](https://trinitonian.com/2025/03/27/crossword-3-28/) - ACROSS 1 Indicates 3-A or 4-C hair texture 5 Saturated by water, maybe 11 Island group acronym 12 Almost, but not quite 13 According to the Times, the most influential singer of the Era 15 Pediatrician’s org. 16 Diplomatic rep. 17 Home of the Cowboys 20 Organ for hearing 23 Soul’s most Unforgettable nepo baby - [The Roar Within: Episode 5](https://trinitonian.com/2025/04/03/the-roar-within-episode-5/) - It’s already Episode 5 of The Roar Within: A Trinitonian Sports Podcast! This episode features senior basketball star, Josie Napoli! Josie joins our hosts to dive into her career in and passion for basketball, before ending with a discussion of NIL and the gender based pay discrepancies of college sports. As always, the podcast includes - [Scooters on campus](https://trinitonian.com/2025/03/27/scooters-on-campus/) - In recent weeks, rumors of a possible electric scooter ban have been swirling around campus. While there is a policy regarding scooters being drafted, it does not include their banning. Instead, the policy will limit areas where scooters can be parked and educate students on scooter safety. Regarding the rumored ban, Ozzie Crespo, the director - [Upcoming events](https://trinitonian.com/2025/03/27/upcoming-events-7/) - STAFF PICK | CHA-MOMENT Free admission, free parking and free chamoy tasting is the name of the game for the 3rd Annual Chamoy Challenge taking place on Saturday, March 29 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Head over to Basila Frocks to taste some chamoy candy from over 20 vendors and vote for the ever-coveted - [Guest Column: Is Instagram really worth it?](https://trinitonian.com/2025/03/20/is-instagram-really-worth-it/) - I have been an addict for 10 years. In fourth grade, I downloaded Instagram thinking that it was just a photo editing app. In the time since then, the platform has evolved into what is now: a ubiquitous medium for social life that our generation practically can’t live without. Having had an account for half - [Guest Column: Let’s calm down about trans athletes](https://trinitonian.com/2025/03/27/lets-calm-down-about-trans-athletes/) - So it seems people have noticed Trinity’s recent policy change, and have some opinions. Yet with those opinions come some misinformation, which I feel compelled to respond to. Firstly, let’s look at Colin Houston’s column. The claim that ‘Trinity has capitulated to the culture war’ is, bluntly, ludicrous. Trinity isn’t taking politically motivated action here. - [March showers will turn into April flowers](https://trinitonian.com/2025/03/27/march-showers-will-turn-into-april-flowers/) - This week marks the transition from March to April. The beginning of April has important astrological events that start a period of motivation and drive to complete dreams and goals. Spend this week focusing on your goals, putting in the work and putting them into action. This week’s astrological events: March 29 has a New - [Fiery start to a new beginning](https://trinitonian.com/2025/03/20/fiery-start-to-a-new-beginning/) - With the start of Aries season, a new fire is born. Take the time to set new intentions for the spring season. Have your main character moment during the next few weeks: This is where you channel your hard work from the previous year into shining brightly. This week’s astrological events: March 21 marks the - [Pisces to Aries: The season full of new energy](https://trinitonian.com/2025/03/06/pisces-to-aries-the-season-full-of-new-energy/) - Pisces season, from Feb. 21 to March 20, is full of positive emotions and energy from the work that you put in the past year. It is your time to shine with luck and manifestation. Skip ahead to find out what’s in store for your sign. This week’s key astrology events New Moon in Pisces - [Horoscope](https://trinitonian.com/2025/03/06/horoscope/) - Pisces season is still going strong. This week is filled with emotions, shifts and turns. Here, reflections come in handy. Journal and take note of the world around you as unexpected feelings reveal themselves. This week’s astrological events: March 14: A total lunar eclipse in Virgo might compel you to confront your fears surrounding your - [The Roar Within: Episode 4](https://trinitonian.com/2025/03/27/the-roar-within-episode-4/) - We’re back for Episode 4 of The Roar Within: A Trinitonian Sports Podcast! This episode features senior pitcher for Trinity baseball, Luke Pfeifer! Luke joins Scott and Cole to dive into his career in and passion for baseball, before ending with the classic MJ vs Lebron debate. As always, the podcast includes a recap of recent - [‘The rhetoric of technological inevitability’](https://trinitonian.com/2025/03/27/the-rhetoric-of-technological-inevitability/) - AI is infiltrating many aspects of our daily lives. Althea Delwiche, professor and communication department chair, teaches a class that equips students to better understand the developing technology. Delwiche has taught this class, Interactive Multimedia Communication, for over 10 years, and she adjusts the syllabus every year to reflect current technological development. This semester, the - [From tasting tuna to teaching tots](https://trinitonian.com/2025/03/27/from-tasting-tuna-to-teaching-tots/) - Wyatt Kenny, junior earth and environmental geosciences major, goes by many names: Coach Wyatt, Outdoor Recreation leader, tuna-Instagram influencer and friend to many. While Kenny may be pretty much constantly up to something, he still finds the time to stop and chat. Kenny started at Trinity as a biology major, but after taking geoscience classes - [Vive la renovation!](https://trinitonian.com/2025/03/27/vive-la-renovation/) - Does this scenario sound familiar? You come back from summer break with your bags full and ready to move in, but when you reach your dorm you see orange netting and signage everywhere. Rebar and dirt piles cover the paths you once walked to class. Cars can no longer enter half the parking lots. Construction - [The most important monarchs around](https://trinitonian.com/2025/03/27/the-most-important-monarchs-around/) - Butterflies used to be a routine part of the outdoors, but they’ve started to become a distant memory. A recent study published in Science indicated that the U.S. butterfly populations have drastically fallen 22% from 2000 to 2020. This may be obvious for Texans with the decreased number of monarch butterflies migrating year after year. - [Making magic: the creation of ‘Puffs’](https://trinitonian.com/2025/03/27/making-magic-the-creation-of-puffs/) - Trinity Theater’s production of “Puffs” brought a touch of magic and plenty of humor to the Attic Theatre stage from March 20 to March 22. Directed by Liam Brinks, senior theater major, the show’s opening night was the culmination of months of hard work by the cast and crew. The production was met with such - [Art is in the air!](https://trinitonian.com/2025/03/27/art-is-in-the-air/) - From purses made from cigar boxes to framed animal skulls, student vendors lined the Magic Stones on March 21 to sell their work at the Spring Art Market. The Trinity Art Collective hosts the Art Market every semester since Fall 2023. It allows students to immerse themselves in peers’ art and gives student artists a - [‘Severance’ season two: The show my outie is obsessed with](https://trinitonian.com/2025/03/27/severance-season-two-the-show-my-outie-is-obsessed-with/) - Like most, I was completely swept up and invested in “Severance” season two’s cultural phenomenon. My Instagram feed is filled with and dominated by fan theories, scene breakdowns and discussions about the show’s ethical dilemmas. But now that season two has ended, does it live up to all the hype? Apple TV+’s critically acclaimed sci-fi - [Tigers’ win streak spoiled by TLU](https://trinitonian.com/2025/03/27/tigers-win-streak-spoiled-by-tlu/) - After a six-game winning streak for the Tigers, the top two teams of the SCAC squared off on March 25 as Trinity University hosted conference leaders and No. 8 ranked Texas Lutheran University. The Tigers dropped the last game of their two-week homestand 2-9, putting TLU at 3-0 over the Tigers this season and 14-1 - [All-Americans new and old at nationals](https://trinitonian.com/2025/03/27/all-americans-new-and-old-at-nationals/) - Seven Trinity athletes competed in the NCAA swimming and diving championships from March 19 to March 22 in Greensboro, N.C. in the championship. The Tigers smiled, dabbed and swam through the weekend en route to an impressive performance and multiple All-American honors for the women’s and men’s teams. On the opening day of the tournament, - [The people who make it happen](https://trinitonian.com/2025/03/27/the-people-who-make-it-happen/) - Across the nation, whether it’s Trinity alumni, families or interested students and faculty, there are people invested in sports at Trinity. To stay up to date, fans may look at Trinity Athletics’ website, social media accounts or watch the games live on the Tiger Network, which is all managed by Trinity’s Sports Information Department. “Nobody - [Spring break down south in Argentina](https://trinitonian.com/2025/03/27/spring-break-down-south-in-argentina/) - As the reigning World Cup champions and home to a player many consider the greatest of all time, Argentina is a country that bleeds the beautiful game. Over spring break, it also played host to reigning women’s soccer SCAC champions: the Trinity Tigers. Led by head coach Dylan Harrison, Trinity women’s soccer engaged in a - [Previously, on SGA: AHC amends honor violation process](https://trinitonian.com/2025/03/27/previously-on-sga-ahc-amends-honor-violation-process/) - CLIMATE CHECK First-year Senator John De Hoyos reported that he chatted with American Building Maintenance, the custodial service provider to Trinity. He said students were concerned when coming back from break to find mold in their bathrooms, and the chat clarified that the reason students would often come back to mold was because of the - [Who is the face behind TU Missed Connections?](https://trinitonian.com/2025/03/27/who-is-the-face-behind-tu-missed-connections/) - The face behind TU Missed Connections remains a mystery to Trinity. However, the account owner revealed details about the account previously unknown in an anonymous interview. Three years ago, the TU Missed Connections Instagram account made its iconic debut. Posting anonymous confessions, the account has grown to over 1,000 followers and boasts over 500 posts. - [Watch what you flush](https://trinitonian.com/2025/03/27/watch-what-you-flush/) - On March 2, the Harold D. Herndon first-floor GroupMe received notifications about an all too familiar event: the toilets in some rooms started leaking sewage water, leading to standing water in resident rooms. The toilets leaked both on Oct. 22 and on March 2 as a result of blockages in the pipes. Residential Life, on - [Coates Library’s next chapter](https://trinitonian.com/2025/03/27/coates-librarys-next-chapter/) - As part of Trinity’s Master Plan to modernize the campus, Coates Library is set to undergo its first comprehensive renovation to update aging infrastructure, embrace new technologies and expand student-centered spaces. With a new Welcome Center bridge and third-floor updates planned to be completed by 2026, the library renovation seeks to reflect the evolving needs - [Ratrut or Kakadia? We didn’t have enough time to decide](https://trinitonian.com/2025/03/27/ratrut-or-kakadia-we-didnt-have-enough-time-to-decide/) - Today, March 28, the student body will find out who will represent them as their class senators, SGA vice president and SGA president. This decision will come after a three-day voting period from March 24 at 11 a.m. to March 26 at midnight. The campaign period, which coincides with this voting period, is far too - [Show me the money, honey](https://trinitonian.com/2025/03/20/show-me-the-money-honey-2/) - Starting this spring, Trinity, instead of the Student Activity Fee, will fund student wages for on-campus jobs at the William H. Bell Center. This will match the precedent the university follows by funding student wages in the library. SAF, which SGA distributes yearly, has a dedicated $750,000 budget allocation for the next three years, and - [The Roar Within: Episode 3](https://trinitonian.com/2025/03/23/the-roar-within-episode-3/) - Welcome to Episode 3 of The Roar Within: A Trinitonian Sports Podcast! This episode features women’s soccer’s goalkeeping stud, senior Lauryn Lewis! Lauryn joins hosts, Scott and Cole, to dive into her career in and passion for soccer, before ending with a discussion on the best strategies for saving penalties. As always, the podcast includes - [We need a gender studies department now](https://trinitonian.com/2025/03/21/we-need-a-gender-studies-department-now/) - Trinity University is now ranked nationally as the No. 40 best liberal arts college according to U.S. News & World Report, and it is an absolute marvel and a disservice to current and prospective students that there is no gender studies department or major. According to Niche, Trinity ranks as the No. 1 best small - [Feminism is just common sense](https://trinitonian.com/2025/03/21/feminism-is-just-common-sense/) - Last month, Germany held its most recent parliamentary elections, which saw huge swaths of youths voting for the far-right Alternative for Germany party and for the far-left Die Linke, according to a report by NPR’s “All Things Considered.” Despite their voting base being mostly young men and much of their recruitment rhetoric being about traditional - [Growing the game: WNBA salaries and NIL’s](https://trinitonian.com/2025/03/21/growing-the-game-wnba-salaries-and-nils/) - The inequalities present in women’s sports, especially their salaries, are getting harder and harder to ignore. The arrival of the 2024 rookie class to the WNBA transformed the league forever. Names such as Caitlin Clark, Cameron Brink, Kamilla Cardoso and Angel Reese drew in hundreds of thousands of fans during their college careers, bringing their - [Leading the pack: Celebrating Trinity’s triumphs in women’s athletics](https://trinitonian.com/2025/03/21/leading-the-pack-celebrating-trinitys-triumphs-in-womens-athletics/) - The eight student-athletes featured in this piece exemplify excellence on the field, court, pool, track and green as well as in the classroom. Their stories — marked by moments of triumph, contributions to their team and unique obstacles — highlight personal athletic success and the perseverance and strength defining women’s athletics at Trinity. Moments of - [New Strategic PlanOur new strategic plan: liberal arts vs. employers](https://trinitonian.com/2025/03/20/new-strategic-planour-new-strategic-plan-liberal-arts-vs-employers/) - Trinity released a new strategic plan to students on Feb. 21 for the school’s future after its position in college rankings skyrocketed the past year. The strategic plan includes creating an office for undergraduate research, dedicated career coaching for students, fostering better relationships with the city and creating an employee relations program. The focus of - [Crossword 3/21](https://trinitonian.com/2025/03/20/crossword-3-21/) - ACROSS 1 The pericardial or pleural, for example 5 ___ Pieces 11 Key prerequisite for medical school 12 Complete 13 Rays that cause tans and burns 15 It rises each day but has no feet 16 A ladder that twists and cannot be climbed 17 They live in hangers 20 Train depot, abbr. 23 Such - [Trinitonian editorial staff statement on Trinity Athletics Transgender Participation Policy](https://trinitonian.com/2025/03/20/trinitonian-editorial-staff-statement-on-trinity-athletics-transgender-participation-policy/) - On March 19, Trinity University announced in an email that they had updated ATHL-0003 Trinity Athletics Transgender Participation Policy to restrict women’s sports to “student-athletes assigned female at birth only” in an effort to comply with NCAA policy. This NCAA policy from Feb. 5 altered regulations on transgender participation in sports following the Trump administration’s - [‘The men had no rules. The women had a thousand’](https://trinitonian.com/2025/03/20/the-men-had-no-rules-the-women-had-a-thousand/) - Crack open a Feb. 26, 1930 copy of the Trinitonian, flip to page three, and nestled between an advice column about roommates and a first-year’s essay about freight solicitors, you’ll find a comic that has quite possibly stood the test of time. In it, a woman, shown frazzled, crying and surrounded by chores, says to - [Post-spring break sports briefs](https://trinitonian.com/2025/03/20/post-spring-break-sports-briefs/) - Track and field: On March 14 and March 15, Joy Areola placed 17th in the triple jump at the NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field Championships in Rochester, N.Y. Areola competed as Trinity’s sole representative. “I’ve never been to indoor nationals. I was a little disappointed, I was expecting to place higher, but at - [Can you believe it? Your professor’s in a rock band!](https://trinitonian.com/2025/03/20/can-you-believe-it-your-professors-in-a-rock-band/) - By day, they guide students, run departments and keep campus life moving. By night, they step into the spotlight, taking their talents from the university halls into the bright lights of a concert stage. Albert Salinas works as the operations manager for the communication department and the staff advisor for TigerTV. On top of that, - [Sports editor statement on Trinity transgender participation policy](https://trinitonian.com/2025/03/20/sports-editor-statement-on-trinity-transgender-participation-policy/) - The Trinity student body received an email on March 19 informing us that Trinity Athletics’ policy on transgender participation in women’s sports had changed. Women’s sports at Trinity are now exclusive to cisgender women. The email was barely 100 words long. It is evident that Trinity has capitulated to the culture war that the Republican - [The Oscars celebrate excellence, just not women’s](https://trinitonian.com/2025/03/20/the-oscars-celebrate-excellence-just-not-womens/) - At the very first Academy Awards ceremony in 1929, a mere 17% of the nominees were women. Nearly a century later, at the 97th Academy Awards ceremony on March 2 of this year, you’d expect that percentage to have increased. It did, technically, by a meager 10%, but the total percentage of women nominated across - [‘Don’t limit yourself’](https://trinitonian.com/2025/03/20/dont-limit-yourself/) - She’s a track and field student-athlete, a member of SPURS Sorority, an admissions office intern, a referee for intramural sports and the vice president of the African Student Association. Oh, and she’s also the president of Student Government Association. It would be an understatement to say that Joy Areola, senior human resource management major, is - [Trinity baseball salvages a split versus Cortland](https://trinitonian.com/2025/03/20/trinity-baseball-salvages-a-split-versus-cortland/) - Spring break was tumultuous for the Tigers, as they followed up a three game sweep of McMurry University with a 3-4 loss to DeSales University on March 12 before losing their first two games against the No. 24 SUNY Cortland Red Dragons. However, the team bounced back and won the final two games against Cortland, - [Everyone can love women’s sports](https://trinitonian.com/2025/03/20/everyone-can-love-womens-sports/) - When I was five, it was my dream to be the first girl to ever play for the Boston Red Sox. I loved the Red Sox so much that I genuinely wished my dad had succeeded in trying to name me Madeline Elizabeth David Ortiz Morrow. Of course neither of these events happened, whether that - [OREC takes on the Big Bend wild](https://trinitonian.com/2025/03/20/orec-takes-on-the-big-bend-wild/) - An annual tradition, the Outdoor Recreation (OREC) spring break trip is a five-day excursion on the Rio Grande and through Big Bend National Park. With space for 12 people, getting a spot on the trip is competitive, so when I learned I would be going, I knew I had to write about it. The journey - [Uplifting Trinity’s women in STEM](https://trinitonian.com/2025/03/20/uplifting-trinitys-women-in-stem/) - About 32% of women in technology quit their jobs after one year, citing feelings of isolation in male-dominated work settings. At Trinity, there are a number of organizations for students to meet and uplift women in engineering, computing, science and technology. “I mean, historically, we are just an underrepresented group in STEM,” Grace Robertson, junior - [Sweetpea the cat makes his debut](https://trinitonian.com/2025/03/20/sweetpea-the-cat-makes-his-debut/) - A new feline friend has joined the ranks of the Trinicats. Sweetpea, a 5-year-old, stout, brown cat recently took up residence near the Murchison Hall stairs. Nicole Cintron Cardona, sophomore neuroscience major and station captain for Murchison, was the person who first found Sweetpea on a rainy day at the start of spring semester. She - [From poetry to Polaroid](https://trinitonian.com/2025/03/20/from-poetry-to-polaroid/) - Trinity has many opportunities for students to find their creative outlet. The Trinity Review, a student-run literary magazine, is one way that students can tap into the fine arts and gain public recognition. The Trinity Review is a student-led, volunteer-based literature and arts publication exclusively for Trinity undergraduates. It began mostly featuring prose and poetry, - [Transphobes don’t care about women’s sports](https://trinitonian.com/2025/03/20/transphobes-dont-care-about-womens-sports/) - Since its creation in 1972, Title IX built infrastructure to grow organized women’s sports in the United States. However, since 2022, transphobes have weaponized sports to discriminate against transgender women. Trans panic arguments claim that banning transgender women from participating in athletics is a goal embodied by American conservative approaches to feminism. Not only are - [Previously, on SGA: KRTUfest and AMA trip funded](https://trinitonian.com/2025/03/20/previously-on-sga-krtufest-and-ama-trip-funded/) - The following covers the meeting on March 19. CLIMATE CHECK First-year Senator John De Hoyos brought the new Trinity policy on transgender athletes to SGA’s attention. Senators acknowledged that this decision was out of the university’s hands since the University of Pennsylvania had federal funding frozen over defying the NCAA’s order. However, senators still said - [Previously, on SGA: Senators vote to maintain name of DEI Chair](https://trinitonian.com/2025/03/06/previously-on-sga-new-intramural-field-to-replace-parking-lots/) - BYLAWS SGA voted on changes to the SGA bylaws. Most changes were semantic and specific to the internal operations of SGA. Senior Senator Blaine Martin, first-year Senator Pilar Mier and junior Senator Rohit Shetty objected to changing the name of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion chair to simply the Inclusion chair. President Joy Areola and - [The Roar Within: Episode 2](https://trinitonian.com/2025/03/07/the-roar-within-episode-2/) - Welcome to Episode 2 of The Roar Within: A Trinitonian Sports Podcast! This week’s episode features the podcast’s first guest, senior track and field star, Pierce Jackson! Pierce joins Scott and Cole to dive into his career in and passion for sports, specifically football and javelin, before ending with a debate on the merits of - [No Cinderella story for the Tigers](https://trinitonian.com/2025/03/06/no-cinderella-story-for-the-tigers/) - Last weekend, Trinity women’s basketball traveled to Irving, Texas to compete in the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference with the odds against them. In the first two rounds, the Tigers upset University of St. Thomas and McMurry University to appear in their 13th consecutive SCAC championship game. However, the Tigers finally fell short in the against - [Trinity’s field looks squeaky clean after two sweeps](https://trinitonian.com/2025/03/06/trinitys-field-looks-squeaky-clean-after-two-sweeps/) - The Tigers softball team rolled through their Feb. 28 weekend homestand, topping Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference rival University of Dallas and Howard Payne University. The sweep against UD propelled the Tigers to third in the conference standings with a 6-2 record, trailing behind Southwestern University and No. 8 Texas Lutheran University. Coming off a rocky - [Trinity hosts ‘African Asylum Seekers in Texas’](https://trinitonian.com/2025/03/06/trinity-hosts-african-asylum-seekers-in-texas/) - On Feb. 27, International Student and Scholar Services hosted a feedback screening of the documentary, “African Asylum Seekers in Texas.” The departments of international studies, political science, modern languages and the Center for International Engagement sponsored the film, and its screening was held in honor of Black History Month. The film depicts the emotional journey - [There is a ‘Femininomenon’ in pop](https://trinitonian.com/2025/03/06/there-is-a-femininomenon-in-pop/) - From Chappell Roan to Sabrina Carpenter, it’s nearly impossible to scroll through social media or walk across campus without hearing a pop song by a woman. Their prominence has sparked conversations about this new wave of girly pop stars and their impact on the genre and pop culture at large. As the landscape of pop - [Paddington’s Peru-fic new adventure](https://trinitonian.com/2025/03/06/paddingtons-peru-fic-new-adventure/) - “Paddington in Peru” is the latest film in the Paddington franchise and director Douglas Wilson’s feature film debut. With such an important and beloved franchise to so many, Wilson has made a film that both longtime fans and newcomers will enjoy, delivering a heartwarming and delightful experience. The film follows Paddington as he embarks on - [Men’s basketball season is officially over](https://trinitonian.com/2025/03/06/mens-basketball-season-is-officially-over/) - There will be no NCAA postseason for Trinity. It was a disappointing end to the season for Trinity men’s basketball, who lost 58-53 in overtime to the University of St. Thomas in the SCAC championship final after defeating Colorado College in the semifinal. The loss in Irving prevented the Tigers from claiming an automatic spot - [Upcoming events](https://trinitonian.com/2025/03/06/upcoming-events-6/) - GARDEN JAZZ | Walking distance from campus and a San Antonio must-see spot, the Japanese Tea Gardens will be hosting “Jazz in the Garden” on March 7 from 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Enjoy live jazz by Paul Farrell and the Bon Vivants in a beautiful setting at this event, which is co-sponsored by KRTU - [The high price of defunding research](https://trinitonian.com/2025/03/06/the-high-price-of-defunding-research/) - Amid sweeping federal budget cuts, the Trump administration has begun to downsize the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health. Though cuts have yet to take effect, the NSF has paused certain grants and the NIH has reduced the cap on indirect research costs. In turn, Trinity students face disrupted post-graduate plans, while - [Breaking our fast as a community](https://trinitonian.com/2025/03/06/breaking-our-fast-as-a-community/) - In celebration of the month of Ramadan, the Muslim Student Association is planning to host several iftars for the Trinity community. On March 3, MSA and Chapel Spiritual Life hosted the first iftar of the month. At this event, Usama Malik, the religious life advisor for Muslim students at Trinity, gave a presentation about Ramadan - [Exploring peace through poetry](https://trinitonian.com/2025/03/06/exploring-peace-through-poetry/) - On Feb. 27, Trinity hosted an evening of poetry and discussion centered around conflict and reconciliation. To put on the event, Trinity’s chapter of Nurturing Hope San Antonio partnered with the Rotary Club of San Antonio and the Corrymeela Community in Northern Ireland, two organizations seeking to promote peace through meaningful dialogue. “Nurturing Hope: Poetry, - [Ready. Set. Rise.](https://trinitonian.com/2025/03/06/ready-set-rise/) - President Vanessa Beasley announced Trinity’s new strategic plan, “Ready. Set. Rise,” and their fundraising campaign, “Our Time,” in an email to Trinity students on Feb. 21. Beasley offered links to each strategic priority and its action items, which explain its purpose. The strategic plan serves as a guideline for the university’s future direction and will - [3/7 crossword](https://trinitonian.com/2025/03/06/3-7-crossword/) - ACROSS 1 The early risers are said to catch more worms 6 Christina; child starlet of Beetlejuice and Casper 11 Disregard, contemptuously 12 Such as a gala, wedding or conference 13 She lives by Marrs McLean Hall with her sister 14 Marrs McLean Trinicat that is fluffier than her sister 15 Elusive cat that lives - [All is quiet on the university leadership front](https://trinitonian.com/2025/03/06/all-is-quiet-on-the-university-leadership-front/) - Amid the recent barrage of executive orders targeting higher education institutions, I’ve been refreshing my email daily, waiting to hear from our university’s leadership about how or whether these changes will affect Trinity. It’s not unheard of for our university’s leadership to send such an email. In June 2023, the Trinity University leadership team emailed - [34 Questions with President Beasley](https://trinitonian.com/2025/03/06/34-questions-with-president-beasley/) - Favorite color? “Orange” Favorite color to wear? “Pink” Go-to sweet treat? “Cupcake” Favorite local restaurant? “Panchitos” Your 2025 so far in one word “Busy” Dream car? “I’m not really a car person” Dream destination? “Any beach” Starbucks order? “Americano” Favorite movie genre? “Musical” Favorite movie? “‘The Sound of Music’” Favorite TV show? “The last TV - [Break the system without breaking your wallet](https://trinitonian.com/2025/03/06/break-the-system-without-breaking-your-wallet/) - If you’re anything like me, your bank account leaks money from subscriptions and online purchases. In our digital age, it’s far easier to buy things on the internet than to go out and shop. Even so, shipping and subscription fees make shopping online expensive. Many Trinity students struggle to make ends meet, but by shopping - [We don’t need this much breakfast](https://trinitonian.com/2025/03/06/we-dont-need-this-much-breakfast/) - On Feb. 20, I left Trinitonian’s weekly Story Idea Meeting after bringing up the amount of breakfast food at Trinity to go have my routine dinner at Mabee Dining Hall. To my dismay, I once again found troughs of breakfast food: eggs, bacon, sausage and pancakes. While I love breakfast food and the round-the-clock breakfast - [What’s the point of unpaid internships?](https://trinitonian.com/2025/03/06/whats-the-point-of-unpaid-internships/) - In theory, the purpose of an unpaid internship is to gain experience and wisdom in the professional world while building a network of business connections. However, the truth is: unpaid internships aren’t good for businesses or unpaid workers and they most definitely should not be a priority over our studies, curriculars and other more substantive - [A plea for a mid-semester holiday](https://trinitonian.com/2024/10/31/saints-spooks-and-a-plea-for-a-mid-semester-holiday/) - For most readers, I imagine today is set apart only by its adjacency to yesterday’s festivities. For college students across the country, ‘the day after Halloween’ is a time of recovery, of lots of water and not so much solid food and, often, of dragging one’s groggier-than-usual self to dreaded early-morning classes. Although this year, - [Harpsichord performer visits Trinity](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/27/harpsichord-performer-visits-trinity/) - Matthew Dirst, professor of music at the University of Houston, gave a solo harpsichord recital on Feb. 25 on Trinity’s harpsichord, made and maintained by local San Antonian Gerald Self. Around 30 students, staff, faculty and visitors attended the event at the Ruth Taylor Recital Hall. The harpsichord is a keyboard instrument that, although similar - [The Roar Within: Episode 1](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/27/the-roar-within-episode-1/) - Welcome to The Roar Within: A Trinitonian Sports Podcast! In this first episode, Scott and Cole recap the week in Trinity sports, share how they fell in love with sports and discuss the importance of all the behind-the-scenes actors in sports. - [Yes, you need to take humanities classes: In defense of the liberal arts](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/20/yes-you-need-to-take-humanities-classes-in-defense-of-the-liberal-arts/) - For the past few decades, humanities and social sciences majors have been ridiculed as useless and a waste of money and time, while STEM majors are celebrated and encouraged since their contributions to society are more tangible than the humanities or social sciences. This cultural belief has led to the decline in students graduating with - [Altitude funded $11,297.17 for tournament](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/27/altitude-funded-11297-17-for-tournament/) - FUNDING REQUESTS The Trinity University Forensics Society requested $5,168.81 to attend the National Debate Tournament in Spokane, Wash. Trinity is one of the only schools of its size that attends the tournament. The funding request was to cover flights, hotels, registration fees and a rental van to take two competitors, two non-competing students and two - [An apocalypse has descended on Trinity](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/27/an-apocalypse-has-descended-on-trinity/) - Last week, “The Four Horsemen Present: The Apocalypse” made its debut on Trinity’s main stage. Four students, Jayden Perez, Audrey Pettigrew, Steven Spill and Kunsh Tyagi wrote and performed the show, exploring topics like identity and self-discovery with a comedic twist. In homage to plays like “Waiting for Godot,” “The Apocalypse” play is set in - [Israel-Palestine, it’s time we talk about it](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/27/israel-palestine-its-time-we-talk-about-it/) - I attended the “Is Peace Possible?” event on Feb. 17, expecting to disagree with the speakers on several key issues such as the level of destruction, unequal retributive justice and humanitarian concerns in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. I researched the two debaters, David Makovsky and Ghaith al-Omari, and found them to be respected - [Frat row: Partying hard while staying safe](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/27/frat-row-partying-hard-while-staying-safe/) - Party culture at Trinity is no secret. Often sponsored by the university’s Fraternity and Sorority Life organizations, these events openly serve alcohol to students, both legal and underage. Held at unofficial “frat houses,” the parties are typically a drive and occur almost every week. Students at Trinity have been partying for years, but not without - [Mayoral Race: Out with the old, in with the who?](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/27/mayoral-race-out-with-the-old-in-with-the-who/) - Current mayor Ron Nirenberg has served his four two-year terms and is no longer eligible to seek reelection. On May 3, San Antonio will take the first step in electing its new mayor, and if no candidate reaches the 50% necessary to win, there will be a runoff election on June 7. There are currently - [‘Everybody come, let’s dance’](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/27/everybody-come-lets-dance/) - At Swing Bums, Trinity’s swing dance student organization, beginners and pros alike can dance, socialize and build confidence. Swing Bums hosts a myriad of social events for students on campus. One of the biggest ones is the Yule Ball, held at the end of the fall semester. However, Swing Bums has open rehearsals every Friday - [Upcoming events](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/27/upcoming-events-5/) - STAFF PICK | AS YOU WISH True love and the far off lands of Florin and Guilder are closer to San Antonio than you’d think. Celebrate 10 years of the Tobin Center of the Arts with a screening of “The Princess Bride” and a post-screening conversation with Westley himself, actor Cary Elwes. On March 1 - [Super-sized run clubs: Worth it or just a fad?](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/27/super-sized-run-clubs-worth-it-or-just-a-fad/) - Everyone and their mother is running or involved in a run club. I’ve been lucky enough to run over the last few years, but I’ve only recently taken advantage of running outside in San Antonio. Trinity’s positionality makes it helpful for solo and run groups alike, however, to me, there’s something charming about running down - [Listening over labels: Why pluralism matters in Jewish spaces](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/27/listening-over-labels-why-pluralism-matters-in-jewish-spaces/) - Hillel at Trinity has always been, and will always be, a space that welcomes and supports Jewish students of all backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. We embrace the diversity of Jewish identity, practice and belief, recognizing that there are many ways to be Jewish and many ways to engage with Jewish life. Whether students find meaning - [Comic: February 28, 2025](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/27/comic-february-28-2025/) - [Tigers softball left stranded on the bases in home opener](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/27/tigers-softball-left-stranded-on-the-bases-in-home-opener/) - The Tigers continued their softball season at home, dropping their home opening series to the nationally ranked No. 14 Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference rival Texas Lutheran University. TLU remains on top of the conference with a 5-0 record while Trinity is ranked fifth at 3-2. The Tigers currently sit behind the University of the Ozarks, - [From hobby to side hustle](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/27/from-hobby-to-side-hustle/) - With the demands of schoolwork, jobs and extracurriculars, it can be difficult for students to find the time and energy to engage with their creative hobbies. Some Trinity students, however, have found an innovative way to do just that by channeling their passions into business. Katie Simmons (@kt_polish on Instagram), junior marketing and communication double-major, - [Punk is alive and well](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/27/punk-is-alive-and-well/) - The punk rock movement has experienced undeniable changes since its origins. Many former punk rockers argue that the genre is dead, while contemporary alternative listeners defend that the scene is alive — it just looks and sounds a little different. In the mid-1970s, the punk rock movement emerged as young people’s dissatisfaction towards mainstream ideals - [Race to the record book](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/27/race-to-the-record-book/) - As February rolls on, so does Trinity track and field. Over the course of this season, the Tigers have given their best, with the women breaking eight school records and the men breaking one. The fun began on Dec. 6 at Grand Valley State University when seniors CC Gray and Nicolas Ladreyt broke the women’s - [The last dance: Tiger basketball’s final chance for SCAC triumph](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/27/the-last-dance-tiger-basketballs-final-chance-for-scac-triumph/) - Men’s basketball: This season, Trinity men’s basketball won 15 of 16 regular season games with a points differential of 279. Despite a disappointing loss to rival St. Thomas on Feb. 21 dropping the Tigers out of the Division III top 25, the red-hot Tigers look towards one final Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference tournament before moving - [Dry spaghetti, hot glue and triangles](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/27/dry-spaghetti-hot-glue-and-triangles/) - Trinity’s ASME student chapter held its first Spaghetti Bridge contest on Feb. 21. Teams were tasked to make functional bridges with uncooked spaghetti and glue. Spaghetti Bridge contests are a common activity to teach elementary to high school students the fundamentals of engineering design. While college students already know these fundamentals, the Spaghetti Bridge contest - [Trinity’s YDSA group told to reapply for club status](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/27/trinitys-ydsa-group-told-to-reapply-for-club-status/) - Since the group reorganized in the fall after a hiatus during COVID years, Trinity’s chapter of the Young Democratic Socialists of America has begun work on multiple initiatives. Trinity does not yet recognize YDSA as an official student organization, but that has not stopped them from hosting weekly meetings and building student interest in their - [Jackpot! Rohit Shetty talks finding your “why”](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/27/jackpot-rohit-shetty-talks-finding-your-why/) - Between work, school and extracurriculars, identity juggling comes with being a college student. Rohit Shetty, junior accounting major, says that finding balance is as simple as figuring out a motivation. “Going to school has taught me to ask ‘why?’” Shetty said. “Why am I doing what I do? Why am I waking up every day? - [I don’t care how smart you sound](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/27/i-dont-care-how-smart-you-sound/) - This week, I attended my first Distinguished Scientists Lecture Series: Thomas Sanger’s lecture on sexual diversity on Feb. 24. He described a variety of complicated subjects — subjects that, as someone only studying the humanities, I generally would have a hard time comprehending. Even though there were moments when I had trouble (don’t ask me - [Sidewalk Symposium: Why do Tigers love sports?](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/13/sidewalk-symposium-why-do-tigers-love-sports/) - Iman Zakaria, first-year biology and Spanish double-major What made you fall in love with soccer? “I was a tennis player first, and I noticed that I was not liking it anymore. Every time I would get upset with it I would not want to play anymore, and I would go and play soccer with my - [‘You’re the captain of your ship’](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/20/youre-the-captain-of-your-ship/) - What brought you to Trinity? “I found the job before I found Trinity. … I’ll be honest, I never thought I’d work somewhere like this. It just wasn’t in my view. My undergrad was a large urban public institution, and I’ve mostly worked at larger public institutions, but each day, I’m really both excited and - [“The imperial presidency”](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/20/the-imperial-presidency/) - My logic for fearing President Donald J. Trump, the 47th president of the United States, may be due to different reasons than others share. I am not a fan of most — if not virtually all — of Trump’s policies. More importantly, my feelings about Trump are related to the same presidential issue I have - [Doechii: From the Swamp to the Grammy’s](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/20/doechii-from-the-swamp-to-the-grammys/) - On Feb. 8, the Grammy’s honored Jaylah Ji'mya Hickmon (Doechii) with the Best Rap Album award. Since the category’s creation in 1996, only two other women have received the accolade, making this a historic win for the Tampa-born artist. In addition, Doechii is the first openly queer artist to win the award. To many fans, - [Republican or Democrat, ending USAID is bad](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/20/republican-or-democrat-ending-usaid-is-bad/) - With the United States Agency for International Development ripped to pieces, CDC censorship and other ‘America-first’ policies, we seem to be entering an end to an era — the era of public health. Rapid globalization and urbanization have morphed public health into a global security issue. Without the controversial soft power the US exerted through - [Time to kick up your boots](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/20/time-to-kick-up-your-boots/) - On Feb. 21, the Black Essence Festival served as the finale for the Black Student Union Spirit Week. BSU started the festival only four years ago, but has hosted events and performances to celebrate Black culture for decades. Since its inception in 2021, the Black Essence Festival has invited students, faculty, staff and alumni to - [Upcoming events](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/20/upcoming-events-4/) - STAFF PICK | STRESS? WE DON’T KNOW HER We’re hitting that point in the semester where peace, quiet and self-reflection are less of a want and more of a need. Meditating is a tried and true way to curb these mid-semester scaries, so take advantage of the San Antonio Botanical Gardens’ meditation in the garden - [Out with slacktivism and in with action](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/20/out-with-slacktivism-and-in-with-action/) - During the pandemic, digital “slacktivism” became the ethos of doing the bare minimum. At the same time, #Resistance-led movements became a notable response to the first Trump administration, which also used the internet. In these two cases, activism as a practice was devalued and the aesthetics of “caring” came to the forefront. While the internet - [Previously, on SGA: Upperclassmen to live in 4th floor McLean](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/20/previously-on-sga-upperclassmen-to-live-in-4th-floor-mclean/) - STAFF CHATS Senior strategist and project manager Michelle Bartonico presented the new Workday student portal to SGA. Trinity will fully transition from TigerPAWS to Workday Student on March 17. Bartonico gave SGA a tour of the new software and invited them to submit feedback. Both Junior Senator Josh Mitra and Senior Senator Blaine Martin had - [A search for world peace](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/20/a-search-for-world-peace/) - On Feb. 17, Trinity’s Hillel chapter held “Is Peace Possible?” a discussion moderated by Trinity professor David Lesch between David Makovsky and Ghaith al-Omari, two political scientists specializing in Middle East politics. The event posed the question “Is peace possible between Palestine and Israel?” and approximately 40 Trinity students and staff members attended along with - [Tiger baseball clobbers Austin College](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/20/tiger-baseball-clobbers-austin-college/) - After an eight month offseason, Trinity baseball started their season with three wins against Austin College. Trinity won game one of the series on Feb. 14 by a score of 10-2, and then proceeded to sweep a Saturday doubleheader winning 27-4 and 19-8 in the two games. Trinity, ranked 15th in the nation coming into - [Trinity moves Student Activity Fee into the general tuition](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/20/trinity-moves-student-activity-fee-into-the-general-tuition/) - Trinity is getting rid of the student activity fee and incorporating it into tuition. SGA predicts their future budgets for allocation to have zero carryover unlike years past, as the funding allocated to SGA will become consistently $750,000 yearly for the foreseeable future. SGA has been preparing USOs with monthly meetings on the possibility of - [A Beastly Mess: Beast Games](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/20/a-beastly-mess-beast-games/) - If you haven’t heard of Mr. Beast, I might have envied you — if it weren’t for the disaster that is “Beast Games.” Beyond the lawsuit controversies and Mr. Beast’s 9/11 (an incident on the final day of shooting in which a tower collapsed on a crew member on Sept. 11), the show is a - [Sports briefs for Valentine’s Day weekend](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/20/sports-briefs-for-valentines-day-weekend/) - Swimming and Diving: Women’s swimming and diving, ranked no. 17 in the nation among Division III teams, won the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Championship for the 22nd time in a row on Feb. 15 by a substantial margin. The Tigers scored 300 points more than Colorado College, the second place finisher. The men’s team, however, - [On air with TigerTV](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/20/on-air-with-tigertv/) - The studio for TigerTV, Trinity’s campus television station, lies in room 425 of the Richardson Communications Center. Three times a week, TigerTV goes live with shows written and produced by students. TigerTV has three live shows each week, “Studio 21,” “The Not So Late Show” and “Newswave.” Albert Salinas, staff advisor for TigerTV and operations - [Women’s basketball splits last two at home](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/20/womens-basketball-splits-last-two-at-home/) - Last weekend, Trinity women’s basketball played their final two home games of the season. On Feb. 14, they had a rematch with Texas Lutheran, who defeated them 78-71 the previous weekend, before facing off against Southwestern on Feb. 15. Despite a strong first half, the Tigers were yet again unable to get past TLU, falling - [Men’s basketball double victory](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/20/mens-basketball-double-victory/) - Valentine’s weekend was special not only to lovers everywhere, but also for Trinity’s men’s basketball team — ranked no. 24 in the nation among Division III men’s basketball teams — as they won 80-59 against Texas Lutheran University on Feb. 14 and scored a 94-63 win against Southwestern University on the following day. Coming off - [“Learning for the first time”](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/20/learning-for-the-first-time/) - After years of working for a bookstore by day and theatre company by night, Burgin Streetman, senior English major, returned to her undergraduate studies at Trinity during her 50s. Finally completing her degree has been a goal of hers for years, and she is relieved that coming back to school was not as challenging as - [New kids on the block learn the ropes](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/20/new-kids-on-the-block-learn-the-ropes/) - One fourth of the undergraduate population is involved in Fraternity or Sorority Life at Trinity. Orientation — a time for the newest members to bond with their organization — started on Jan. 31 and ends today, Feb. 21. Greek Life organizations invite new members in by offering them a “bid” on Bid Day, Jan. 31 - [Event organizers cancel ‘Progress for Palestine’](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/20/event-organizers-cancel-progress-for-palestine/) - Event sponsors, including professors and MSA leaders, canceled the “Progress for Palestine” Panel, scheduled for Feb. 5. The event would have featured three professors, Judith Norman, Habiba Noor and Sajida Jalalzai. The university administration did not decide to cancel the event, rather the event was canceled because of conflicts in timing combined with new federal - [We need to rethink zero tolerance hazing policies](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/20/we-need-to-rethink-zero-tolerance-hazing-policies/) - This week marks the end of Greek life orientation, where potential new members can finally fully join their organizations. This year’s orientation was the first after Gamma Chi Delta was publicly found responsible for violating Trinity’s Hazing Policy, and it included new restrictions on Gamma’s orientation period and a broader “crackdown” on hazing across all - [Comic: January 31, 2025](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/17/comic-january-31-2025/) - [Construction completed](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/14/construction-completed/) - 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, updated planters and modern landscaping. The construction surrounded the Esplanade with black fencing, which created a barrier to student movement. Many students are - [Roy's Self-Care Routine](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/17/roys-self-care-routine/) - [The end of an era: TigerPaws gets replaced](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/14/the-end-of-an-era-tigerpaws-gets-replaced/) - 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 staff will gain access to Workday Student by the Digital Transformation (Dx) team before summer and fall 2025 class registration on March 17. The DX team is - [You gotta look for the love to love](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/13/you-gotta-look-for-the-love-to-love/) - I used to be a Valentine’s Day hater. The holiday felt so fake — a scam curated by Hallmark to sell cards and streams of their terrible romantic comedies. I, a self-proclaimed contrarian in high school, was going to have nothing to do with that. My love was going to be real. In college, I - [Kendrick Lamar led a revolution on the world’s biggest stage: America had no choice but to listen](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/13/kendrick-lamar-led-a-revolution-on-the-worlds-biggest-stage-america-had-no-choice-but-to-listen/) - Kendrick Lamar didn’t just take the world’s biggest stage — he took over. He turned his SuperBowl halftime show into a battle cry against the political and social injustices that continue to plague this country. This was not just a performance; it was a statement, a challenge, a revolution unfolding in real time. From the - [Going across the aisle](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/11/going-across-the-aisle/) - 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 disagreement. The first Congress to Campus event was in March 2024, featuring former representatives Dennis Ross and John Yarmuth. James Oberwortmann, junior - [Students concerned about shift to four credit courses](https://trinitonian.com/2024/09/12/students-concerned-about-shift-to-four-credit-courses/) - Starting this semester, many academic departments have shifted courses from three credit hours to four, raising concerns among students regarding their class schedules and graduation requirements. While Trinity offers opportunities for interdisciplinary study, like minors and second majors, this change could make those studies more difficult to complete. This shift may seem subtle, but it - [Staff and Students Clarify Trinity’s Sustainability Efforts](https://trinitonian.com/2024/10/24/staff-and-students-clarify-trinitys-sustainability-efforts/) - In their pursuit to demonstrate innovative and progressive programs, universities often promote and cater towards environmental sustainability. However, without a sustainability director overlooking Trinity’s program, the university has fallen behind standards set by other universities and the expectations of students. The sustainability page on Trinity’s website states: “Through education, community involvement, and local outreach, Trinity - [Students weigh in on Trinity’s alcohol policy](https://trinitonian.com/2024/10/10/students-weigh-in-on-trinitys-alcohol-policy/) - Trinity University’s Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy provides information to students about making safe and educated decisions when drinking. Students of varying backgrounds reflected on their experience and opinion of this policy. Many students actively use substances on and off campus. The alcohol policy addresses this activity, both prohibiting underage drinking, and providing for the - [Foxes, possums, crickets, oh my!](https://trinitonian.com/2024/10/03/foxes-possums-crickets-oh-my/) - When Jacob Guzman, sophomore accounting and finance double-major, opened the door to his balcony late one night, the last thing he was expecting to find was a horde of crickets. As Guzman sat outside before going to bed, he said an estimated 30 crickets made their way into his dorm. “I was moving my feet, - [Painting a picture of our art history department](https://trinitonian.com/2024/11/21/painting-a-picture-of-our-art-history-department/) - Art history is in the process of hiring a new professor, as previous department head Kathryn O’Rourke left Trinity University last academic year. This leadership transition and an additional temporary shift in the senior seminar class has left art history at a critical point in its development for the coming years. Douglas Brine, associate professor - [Sadness and slumber or cocktails and crushes: Take this 100% accurate quiz to find out your Valentine’s Day plans](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/14/sadness-and-slumber-or-cocktails-and-crushes-take-this-100-accurate-quiz-to-find-out-your-valentines-day-plans/) - Instructions: Keep track of your answers. Do not look ahead. 1. Rom-Com character to spend V-day with: A) Cher, “Clueless” B) Westley, “The Princess Bride” C) Mia Thermopolis, “The Princess Diaries” D) Kat Stratford, “10 Things I Hate About You” 2. What’s your favorite study spot on campus? A) Starbucks, by the window in the - [Seven V-day dates](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/14/seven-v-day-dates/) - With Valentine’s Day around the corner, I figured the best way to celebrate was to go out on seven dates around San Antonio. Some were good, some were less than good, but there was one that clearly stood out to me as the victor this February. Local Coffee, Bakery Lorraine and the farmers market at - [Trinity’s pitiful departure from the DEI label](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/14/trinitys-pitiful-departure-from-the-dei-label/) - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are central to a fair and just academic structure. Trinity’s Student Diversity and Inclusion office is rooted in social justice and contains values that align with the DEI label. Unfortunately, likely to avoid conflict with the Texas government, Trinity decided to change the office’s name to “Student Inclusion and Belonging.” Though - [I did long distance all four years of college](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/14/i-did-long-distance-all-four-years-of-college/) - I have been in a long-distance relationship all four years of college. My boyfriend, Sam, and I are about to celebrate our five year anniversary, and it’s kind of weird to come to terms with. I never thought that I would start college in a long-distance relationship, much less end college in one. Growing up - [Love and Heartbreak: Six Rom-coms to get you started](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/14/love-and-heartbreak-six-rom-coms-to-get-you-started/) - There are countless so-called “classic” romantic comedies, but let’s be honest: not all of them deserve that title. With Valentine’s Day approaching (and in the spirit of some self-inflicted suffering), I decided to watch six well-known and well-loved rom-coms, some for the first time and others as a rewatch. After enduring the highs and lows - [Swept under the rug: Dormitories left uncleaned for months on end](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/14/swept-under-the-rug-dormitories-left-uncleaned-for-months-on-end/) - 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 recent lapse in scheduled cleaning services, which includes floor vacuuming and bathroom sanitation, left many students with hygiene concerns and disrupted routines. Students at Harold - [This Valentine’s, melt a heart, not your wallet](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/14/this-valentines-melt-a-heart-not-your-wallet/) - Valentine’s Day can be an expensive time, but it certainly doesn’t have to be. There are plenty of swoon-worthy things to do on a college budget. First dates are already hard enough. You add the pressure of Valentine’s Day on top of that, and you’re left with a fiasco that will be as expensive as - [Love: ‘Be really obnoxious about it’](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/14/love-be-really-obnoxious-about-it/) - Valentine’s Day is a historic day for romance and courtship, but many people celebrate the holiday in other ways. This Valentine’s Day, in addition to giving flowers to your sweetheart, give an extra one to your closest friends. One way to participate in all-encompassing love is Galentine’s Day. Galentine’s Day is a Valentine’s Day alternative - [Upcoming events](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/14/upcoming-events-3/) - STAFF PICK | WHO LOVES JERSEY BOYS Trinity Theatre’s own Nathan Stith is directing the San Pedro Playhouse production of “Jersey Boys.” Mosey on over to the Russell Hill Rogers Theater for an evening of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons serenades. Enjoy a night at the theater and hear classics like “Sherry” and “Can’t - [Unpacking the myth of the “male loneliness epidemic”](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/14/unpacking-the-myth-of-the-male-loneliness-epidemic/) - In a post-lockdown world dominated by social media, the internet has adopted the rhetoric of a “loneliness epidemic.” According to the Pew Research Center, roughly 16% of all Americans indicate feelings of loneliness or isolation. In 2023, the United States Department of Health and Human Services published “Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation,” showing the - [Highschool sweethearts everywhere: break up](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/14/highschool-sweethearts-everywhere-break-up/) - I hate to break it to you, but there’s a good chance that your 10th grade geometry class crush is not the love of your life. While, yes, some do get married to their high school sweetheart and live happily ever after, let’s be realistic: Entering college while still in a relationship from school years - [What is your favorite dating app prompt?](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/14/what-is-your-favorite-dating-app-prompt/) - Alex Galka, senior biology major “I don’t know if it’s the prompt you’re looking for, the one where it’s like ‘We shouldn’t date if you don’t, blah, blah, blah.’ Those are usually kind of funny.” Landry Knight, junior international business and Chinese studies double-major “I think my favorite prompt overall is the ‘Two truths and - [What’s your biggest “Hear me out?”](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/14/whats-your-biggest-hear-me-out/) - Diego Veloz, first-year political science major “Vanessa Beasley.” Zoe Nolan, first-year religion and history double-major “The rat from ‘Swept Away,’ I liked a guy that looked just like him.” - [The Ultimate Question](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/14/the-ultimate-question/) - Jessica Lloyd, senior engineering major Would you rather give up playing and watching sports or sex for the rest of your life? “Sex. My whole life is sports, and I feel like all the activities I’m interested in have to do with the sport and could be classified as a sport. So if I chose - [Down the middle: Softball opens season 2-2](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/13/down-the-middle-softball-opens-season-2-2/) - After a 2024 season where Trinity softball exceeded all expectations with 31 wins, the Tigers’ 2025 season opened on the road Feb. 7 and Feb. 8 against LeTourneau University and defending Division III national champions East Texas Baptist University. The Tigers swept LeTourneau University in their season-opening series, taking both games 5-3 and 10-4. In - [Crossword 2/14](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/13/crossword-2-14/) - ACROSS 1. Refuses to 5. To leave out or exclude 9. Email field for duplicate 11. Automobile, informally 12. Classic Valentine's gesture 13. Stanta's laugh, said thrice 14. Natural way of the universe, in Chinese philosophy 15. Uber's food delivery service 16. In the morning 17. 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These - [“A romance that happens: ‘Once’](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/13/a-romance-that-happens-once/) - I have a special connection to “Once,” John Carney’s 2007 musical romance. Beyond its phenomenal storytelling and music, the film has personal significance. My brother was named after Eamon, the music producer in the movie, and my family once saw The Swell Season (Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglova’s band that plays songs from the film) - [Deal done: Spurs get Fox](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/13/deal-done-spurs-get-fox/) - From 1999 when they won their first title to 2014 when they won their fifth, the San Antonio Spurs were the winningest North American sports team. Now the franchise finds itself in a six-year playoff drought, trying to find a way back to the summit. They may have gotten a little closer to the top - [Previously, on SGA: MSA, Volleyball and Formula Racing funded](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/13/previously-on-sga-msa-volleyball-and-formula-racing-funded/) - 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 meal during Ramadan, for all Trinity students to attend. They requested funding for 25 $100 H-E-B gift cards for financially disadvantaged students to buy halal food - [Previously, on SGA: RSOs gain access to Canva Pro](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/06/previously-on-sga-students-gain-access-to-canva-pro/) - 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 Senator Pilar Mier brought up the poor condition of the billiards table with only one functional cue and no chalk in the Tiger’s Den. President Joy - [Tigers ready to run the bases in 2025](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/06/tigers-ready-to-run-the-bases-in-2025/) - After the bitter ends of two impressive seasons last year, Trinity’s baseball and softball teams are picking up the bats and gloves again as they prepare for the 2025 season. Trinity finished the 2024 baseball season 32-15, but they were eliminated in the NCAA regionals after dropping their first round series 1-3 against No. 14 - [‘Nosferatu’ takes a bite out of gothic remakes](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/06/nosferatu-takes-a-bite-out-of-gothic-remakes/) - “Nosferatu” is Robert Eggers’ latest film, reimagining the 1922 horror classic. Like most, I was excited to see his take on the iconic story, partly because of Werner Herzog’s phenomenal 1979 remake of the film (I swear I am not a Herzog fanboy). While “Nosferatu” may not be Eggers’ best work, it is still an - [I’m begging you, keep our organizations alive](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/07/im-begging-you-keep-our-organizations-alive/) - In last week’s edition, Katie Amdur, our wonderful news section editor, reported on the upcoming budget cuts for university-sponsored organizations and registered-student organizations. I won’t get into the nitty-gritty, but essentially, our Student Government Association has run out of money to distribute, which means that all USOs have to cut their budgets by upwards of - [Remembering Diane Persellin’s impact: “a mover and a shaker”](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/06/remembering-diane-persellins-impact-a-mover-and-a-shaker/) - 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 laid on a red tablecloth, and Diane Persellin, professor of music education, played a pivotal role in it. Persellin arrived - [Tigers don’t hibernate](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/06/tigers-dont-hibernate/) - The Tigers’ spring track and field season doesn’t officially start until March 21, yet Trinity has already competed in two meets with five more scheduled before their opening meet at Texas State University. Unlike any other NCAA sport, track and field has two distinct seasons, with two distinct NCAA Championships. Track and field’s indoor season - [At yeast the bagels are back](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/06/at-yeast-the-bagels-are-back/) - 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 of the open-facing refrigerator. The renovations took approximately a month to complete, spanning from mid-December until mid-January. Chase Taylor, resident district manager - [The hidden crisis of unsustainability](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/06/the-hidden-crisis-of-unsustainability/) - Clean washing machines, dryers, sinks, showers and A/C are expectations that we all set for wherever we might be living. For those who are lucky, you might have the luxury of a kitchen sink, noisy refrigerator or an unreliable dishwasher that floods in City Vista. Regardless, if you’re on campus and there’s a problem, your - [Not Your Prof’s Book Club: Turning the page on reading in college](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/06/not-your-profs-book-club-turning-the-page-on-reading-in-college/) - Not Your Prof’s Book Club is a student-led organization that aims to connect book lovers across campus. Since launching in August 2024, the club has garnered around 35 members. 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Meckel grew up enjoying the outdoors and hiking with his - [Jacob Tingle looks back on 25 years in Trinity sports](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/06/jacob-tingle-looks-back-on-25-years-in-trinity-sports/) - Tucked away on the third floor of the Chapman Center, Jacob Tingle keeps the door to his office open. Tingle’s office is decorated with sports paraphernalia from all over the globe, family photos, stacks of books and even photos of himself as a referee. His heavy involvement in sports is not only represented through office - [Berlin trip abandoned](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/06/berlin-trip-abandoned/) - Since its inception in 2015, Trinity has canceled Global City Berlin, a program that has traveled to Germany for the first two weeks of summer, allowing students to explore the city, learn about Berlin’s history and talk to German university students. GCB is a political science course that travels abroad every other year with a - [“Do art, be weird!”](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/06/do-art-be-weird/) - Art can be anything from paintings to music to writing. It can also be a pair of resin angel wings and a perfectly intact raccoon skull. Olive Irons, junior environmental studies and anthropology double-major, has about 20 different hobbies. Irons said that their favorite hobbies are bone collecting and resin molding, and they have been - [Attacking DEI or democracy? Trump’s attack on higher education](https://trinitonian.com/2025/02/06/attacking-dei-or-democracy-trumps-attack-on-higher-education/) - So far, the Trump administration has been marked by chaotic, confusing and destructive executive orders and policy directions, affecting not only lower class and minority groups but students here at Trinity as well. 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In my free time I enjoy hanging out with my friends, listening to music and journaling! - [Gael Venzor](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/gael-venzor/) - Hello, my name is Gael Venzor (he/him), and I am a photographer for the Trinitonian! I am a first-year from Denver, CO, intending to major in accounting. I love music, film and digital media. - [Mariska Khalikov](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/mariska-khalikov/) - Hey y’all! My name is Mariska Khalikov (she/her), and I am a pulse reporter for the Trinitonian. I’m a first-year from right here in San Antonio (Go Spurs Go), majoring in political science and sociology. Outside of the writing, I am part of the debate team and YDSA. Excited to see everyone around! - [Faith Olabanji](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/faith-olabanji/) - Hi! I’m Faith Olabanji (she/her), and I’m a sophomore business marketing, political science & theatre triple-major. I’m working this year as a Pulse Reporter for the Trinitonian. I joined the Trinitonian to enhance my writing and skills as a journalist while striving to inform people about political news, campus issues and local events. - [Valentina Poveda Veléz](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/valentina-poveda-velez/) - Hi everyone, my name is Valentina Poveda Vélez. I am from Bogota, Colombia, and am a photojournalist for the Trinitonian! I am a first-year studying psychology and hope to double-major or minor too. I am very excited to be a photographer this semester, to give back to the Trinity community,and I hope to learn and - [Luke Wilson](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/luke-wilson/) - What’s up! My name is Luke Wilson, and I’m the Distribution Manager, or informally, the paper boy of the Trinitonian. I’m a senior double-majoring in neuroscience and economics. When I’m not on Trinity’s campus, I love playing video games, taking pictures of my kitty Munchkin and hanging out with my friends. - [Apple Garcia](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/apple-garcia/) - Hello! My name is Apple Garcia (she/her) and I am a pulse reporter for the Trinitonian this semester. I am a first-year undecided major, hoping to pursue a career in marketing and/or entrepreneurship. In my free time I love doing anything that keeps me active, like playing tennis, swimming or sculpting! - [John Cannizzo](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/john-cannizzo/) - Hello! My name is John Cannizzo, and I am a photojournalist for the Trinitonian. I’m a junior from San Antonio majoring in Communications with minors in math and music. I’m especially interested in visual storytelling and how photography can capture the energy of campus life, from student events to athletics. Outside of the Trinitonian, I - [Olive Kirshbaum](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/olive-kirshbaum/) - Hi there! My name is Olive Kirshbaum (they/them), I am from Austin TX and am currently a sophomore double-majoring in biology and environmental geosciences. I am an illustrator for the Trinitonian and make scientific illustrations for the Lyons lab. I love painting, drawing, textile arts and using my art to tell stories. - [Mia Perez](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/mia-perez/) - Hey! I’m Mia Perez (she/her), a junior political science and anthropology double-major from Austin, Texas and an arts reporter for the Trinitonian. I plan to attend graduate school to study democratic theory and the ways culture and politics inform one another. When I’m not reporting, I’m usually bouldering, hiking, drawing, listening to music or dancing - [Paulina Camarillo Chouza](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/paulina-camarillo-chouza/) - Hi everybody, my name is Paulina Camarillo and I’m from Mexico City. I am a sophomore Psych and HCOM major and a copy editor here at the Trinitonian. I’m excited to be part of the Trinitonian to connect better with the Trinity community. - [Julianna Plewes](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/julianna-plewes-2/) - Hi! My name is Jules Plewes (she/her) and I am the pulse editor for the Trinitonian. I am a junior political science and Spanish major involved in Pi Sigma Alpha and rock climbing! - [Keira Cahill](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/keira-cahill-25/) - Hello! My name is Keira Cahill (she/her), and I am a sophomore political science and Spanish double-major. I am from Los Angeles, California, and work as a Pulse Reporter for the Trinitonian. I am planning on going to law school and want to work in environmental policy. When I am not reporting, I am DJ-ing - [Mary Katherine Schmidt](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/mary-katherine-schmidt/) - I’m Mary Katherine (She/her), one of the Trinitonians' arts reporters for the 2025-2026 school year. I’m an intended first-year art history and communication double-major with a potential minor in German. I sleep, read, write and watch silly animated YouTube videos during my free time. - [Sofia Salmeron](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/sofia-salmeron-2/) - Hey! My name is Sofia Salmeron (she/they) and I’m an illustrator for the Trinitonian. I’m a junior from San Antonio, TX double majoring in Communication and Art and minoring in New Media. I enjoy drawing, playing video games and listening to a wide variety of music! - [Henry Yang](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/henry-yang/) - Hey y’all, I’m Henry (he/him), a Trinitonian pulse reporter for 2025-2026. I’m a first year BCMB major, excited to cover student life. Outside the Trinitonian, I play in the symphony orchestra, a chamber group and club tennis. Feel free to say hi if you see me on campus! - [Chloe Kubalak](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/chloe-kubalak/) - Hi! I’m Chloe Kubalak and I’m an arts reporter for the Trinitonian! I’m currently a first-year from Dallas, TX. My intended path is majoring in English and Art with a minor in political science. Beyond the Trinitonian, I am also a part of the theatre department on campus and am mostly involved in assistant stage - [Foster Good](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/foster-good/) - My name is Foster Good (he/him), and I am a sophomore with the intent to major in engineering science. In my free time I take photos and collect vinyls, and I’m extremely excited to be a photographer for the Trinitonian this year! Outside of the Trinitonian I’m also part of the rugby club! - [Khushi Kakadia](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/khushi-kakadia/) - Hi everyone! My name is Khushi Kakadia, and I'm a senior Biology major and Chemistry minor on the pre-med track. I’m the Trinitonian's social media coordinator for the Spring 2026 semester. Besides working to promote Trinity's award-winning paper, I'm also co-president of TWIST (Trinity Women in Science and Technology), Head Treasurer of SGA (Student Government - [Pipp Phichairatanaphong](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/pipp-phichairatanaphong-2/) - Hey y’all, my name is Pipp Phichairatanaphong (she/they) and this semester I am very excited to be an illustrator for the Trinitonian. I’m a senior international student from Bangkok, Thailand, majoring in Political Science and minoring in Sociology. You may also see me around campus performing in the Loon-E Dance Team or as President of - [Khoa Nguyen](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/khoa-nguyen/) - My name is Khoa Nguyen (he/him) and I am a junior accounting major from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. I am an illustrator here at the Trinitonian! I work as an RA in the FYA! I am also the Vice President of Finance for the Filipino Student Association here at Trinity. In my free time, - [Scott Lebo](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/scott-lebo-3/) - HELLO! My name is Scott Lebo (he/him), and I am a sports reporter. There hasn’t been a day since I started middle school that I haven’t spent at least half an hour talking about sports, so I promise I am knowledgeable on the topic. I’m a junior from Colorado Springs majoring in political science with - [Maddy Morrow](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/maddy-morrow-2/) - Hello, my name is Maddy Morrow (she/her). I am a junior working as a sports reporter for the Trinitonian. I have always loved women’s sports, and have thoroughly enjoyed getting to cover them as a journalist. I am from Houston, TX and am a business and economics major with a minor in political science. - [Anthony Romero](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/anthony-romero-2/) - Hey y’all! I am Anthony Romero (he/him), sports reporter for the Trinitonian! I am a senior English major with a minor in anthropology from Baytown, Texas. I joined the Trinitonian because I figured it would be a perfect opportunity for me to combine two things I love most: sports and writing! I especially enjoy the - [Zoe Sutton](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/zoe-sutton/) - Hi! My name is Zoe Sutton (she/her) and I’m an arts columnist for the Trinitonian. I’m a junior Communication major with a double minor in Education and English. In my free time, I love thrifting, playing video games and catching movies in the theaters! - [Gautam Iyer](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/gautam-iyer/) - What’s up guys! My name is Gautam Iyer (He/Him) and I am a junior majoring in Political Science. This year, I will be writing for the Trinitonian as an opinion columnist. I joined the Trinitonian, specifically the opinion section, to gain experience writing for a paper, and to gain the confidence and competence to voice - [Seven Aguirre](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/seven-aguirre/) - Hi there! My name is Seven Aguirre (he/him), and I am an opinion columnist. I’m a senior computer science major and music minor from here in San Antonio. I enjoy being involved on campus, and I am a member of social fraternity Iota Chi Rho, music fraternity Mu Sigma Psi, and Trinity’s mariachi and choir - [Sofia Garza](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/sofia-garza/) - Hey! My name is Sofia Garza, an opinion columnist for the 25-26 school year. I am a junior majoring in Geoscience with a minor in Astronomy. This is my first year working for the Trinitonian, and I am excited to be part of a platform that amplifies student voices! - [Jonathan Wang](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/jonathan-wang/) - Hello, I’m Jonathan Wang (he/him), and I am very excited to be one of your newest News reporters for the Trinitonian! I’m a junior communications major and theatre minor and am very involved with the Chinese Language and Culture association, the Boxing Club, Trinity’s RUF (Reform University Fellowship) and many others. I am also on - [Julianne Dunn](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/julianne-dunn/) - Hi! My name is Julianne and I’m a first-year majoring in English on a pre-law track. I’m a certified yapper, so hopefully that translates well for my position as a News Reporter for the Trinitonian this year! Aside from the Trinitonian, I’m also planning on joining TUPS, the Pre-Law Society and TEACH. In my spare - [Nia LaVoie](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/nia-lavoie/) - I’m Nia(She/her), a Trinitonian news reporters for the 2025-2026 school year. I’m a first-year communications major with a minor in creative writing, and I am so excited to get started reporting for the Trinity community! In my free time, I enjoy reading, writing and playing D&D. - [Ariel Ramirez](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/ariel-ramirez/) - Hello there, reader! My name is Ariel Ramirez (he/him) and I’m a copy editor and opinion columnist for the Trinitonian this semester. I’m a sophomore this year, and currently undecided on my area of study. While I’ve lived in many different places, the New York area feels like home. When I’m not writing for the - [Dylan Wilford](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/dylan-wilford-2/) - Hello, my name is Dylan Wilford (he/him), and I’m the head copy editor for the Trinitonian. I’m a senior history and political science double major from Flower Mound, Texas. Outside of the newspaper, I’m an editor for the Undergraduate Journal of Contemporary Affairs and tutor in the Writing Center. I spend most days reading in - [Tess Gagliano](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/tess-gagliano-2/) - Hi! My name is Tess Gagliano, and I am the Photojournalism Editor and a photographer for the Trinitonian. I’m a Sophomore from Prosper, TX, majoring in Neuroscience with a minor in Communications. In my free time, I like to draw, go to concerts, play Wordle, thrift and spend time with my cats. - [Cole Isaacson](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/cole-isaacson-2/) - Hello! My name is Cole Isaacson (he/him), and I am the sports editor for the Trinitonian. I am passionate about sports and enjoy the access we get to Trinity sports at the Trinitonian. I’m a senior from Las Vegas, Nevada majoring in communications with a sports management minor. Outside of the Trinitonian, I work with - [Julianna Plewes](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/julianna-plewes/) - Hi! My name is Jules Plewes (she/her) and I am the opinion editor for the Trinitonian. I am a sophomore political science and Spanish major involved in Pi Sigma Alpha and rock climbing! - [Kat McKinney (Spring)](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/kat-mckinney-2/) - Hello, my name is Kat (she/her) and I’m the arts editor. I’m a sophomore majoring in Political Science and Global Latinx Studies, with a minor in Museum Studies. I love making crosswords, so make sure to check out the games section! - [Maya ShahMansoorian](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/maya-shamansoorian/) - Hi! My name is Maya ShahMansoorian (she/her), and I am the SGA Reporter and a News Reporter for the Trinitonian this semester. I am a junior majoring in Political Science and Human Communication, originally from Houston, TX. I am on the pre-law track and am also involved in the Plant Futures club. When I’m not - [Adom Richards](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/adom-richards-2/) - I’m Adom Richards, he/him, a political science and communication major from Kerrville, TX. I’m the News Editor for the Trinitonian this semester. I joined the Trinitonian to hopefully make a difference on campus through writing, and to foster a professional career in journalism after Trinity. I’m a member of Iota Chi Rho and the theater - [Eve Slemp (Fall)](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/eve-slemp-3/) - Hey there! I’m Eve Slemp, Fall Semester News Section Editor! I am a junior marketing and communications double-major. I am originally from East Lyme, Connecticut, yet somehow found myself here in San Antonio. I’ve slowly fallen in love with this city and am passionate about uncovering cool stories and sharing them with our community. You’ll - [Eleni Barlow (Fall)](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/eleni-barlow/) - My name is Eleni Barlow (she/her), and I am very excited to be an Arts Reporter for the Trinitonian this year! I am a first-year undecided major, but I enjoy writing a great deal. I love online quizzes, fun socks, puzzles and of course, the arts. - [Avery Deithloff (Fall)](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/avery-deithloff/) - Hello! My name is Avery Deithloff (she/her), and I’m a Sports Reporter for the Trinitonian. I am a junior from Austin, Texas, majoring in Communication and minoring in Psychology. I have special interests in photography and graphic design, which I exercise through my job as a social media graphic designer for the Trinity Football Instagram. - [Isabel Obando (Fall)](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/isabel-obando/) - Hi! My name is Isa Obando and I am from San Jose, Costa Rica. I am a sophomore majoring in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and minoring in Sociology. I am a photojournalist for the Trinitonian, and also work in the Admissions Office and with Residential Life, as well as a part of the sorority Alpha - [Max Rearick (Fall)](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/max-rearick-2/) - My name is Max Rearick. I am from Houston, TX and am a sophomore planning to major in English. I joined the Trinitonian to do more with my hobby of photography. I enjoy writing and drawing in my free time as well. - [Devon Bellamy (Fall)](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/devon-bellamy-2/) - Hey! My name is Devon Bellamy (they/them), and I am the Fall pulse editor for the Trinitonian. I am a senior majoring in English with a double minor in math and creative writing. I like to stay busy throughout the semester, so I’m also working as a Phonathon supervisor, one of the creative writing interns - [Beau Diede (Fall)](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/beau-diede/) - My name is Beau Diede (he/him), and I’m a junior double majoring in Communication and Spanish, with a minor in Creative Writing. In my free time, I love to read, take care of my plants and play guitar. I’m very excited to be the Fall Semester Trinitonian’s Social Media Coordinator, and I look forward to - [Oliver Acker (Fall)](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/oliver-acker/) - Hi! My name is Oliver Acker (he/him) and I’m the Trinitonian's fall semester arts editor from Austin, TX. I'm a sophomore English major, and I joined the Trinitonian to gain writing experience and get to know both the Trinity and San Antonio communities better. In my free time, you can find me reading, drawing or - [Michelle Rodriguez (Fall)](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/michelle-rodriguez/) - Hello! My name is Michelle Rodriguez (she/her) and I am a transfer student currently studying economics. I joined the Trinitonian this year as a Pulse reporter, and I hope to join many other orgs! I am originally from Dallas, but I've also lived in Seattle for a while. When I'm not writing, you can catch - [Diya Contractor](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/diya-contractor-3/) - My name is Diya Contractor (she/her/hers). I'm a senior from Sugar Land, TX majoring in political science and minoring in business. Besides being the Opinion and Special Sections Editor of the Trinitonian, I'm also president of TU Rotaract. In my very limited free time I enjoy crocheting, reading and booing during presidential press conferences. - [Riya Vankamamidi](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/riya-vankamamidi-3/) - Hello! My name is Riya Vankamamidi (she/her) and I’m the opinion section editor for the Trinitonian. I’m a senior psychology major and biology minor from Frisco, TX. Aside from the newspaper, I conduct research on campus in the lizard lab and serve as vice president of TU Rotaract. Outside of school, I love baking, crochet - [Diya Contractor](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/diya-contractor-4/) - Hi there! I’m Diya (she/her), the Trinitonian’s managing editor for the 2025–2026 school year. I’m a senior studying political science and business. I’m so grateful for the chance to give back to the Trinity community by helping our staff of 50 publish thoughtful, unbiased coverage each week. While much of my time is devoted to - [Samara Gerstle](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/samara-gerstle-4/) - Hi! Hello! I’m Sam (she/her), the editor-in-chief of the Trinitonian for the 2025-2026 school year. I’m an English major with minors in creative writing and French, and I’m also part of Alpha Chi Lambda and an intern for the creative writing department! I joined the Trinitonian during my first year at Trinity as a news - [Jorge Romero](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/jorge-romero/) - Hello, I’m Jorge Romero (he/him), one of the advertising executives for the Trinitonian and a junior majoring in Global Latinx Studies and Spanish with a linguistics minor. In addition to researching various languages, I enjoy singing with Trinity’s Chamber Choir, working as social chair for our professional co-ed music fraternity, Mu Sigma Psi, and writing - [Julia Williams](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/julia-williams/) - Hi, my name is Julia Williams, and I am a junior International Studies major with a Philosophy minor. I’m a Resident Assistant for our first-year dorms and serve as an editor for Trinity’s undergraduate research journal on contemporary affairs. - [Isabella Oliver](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/isabella-oliver/) - Hi, I’m Isabella Oliver, and I’m an advertising executive for the Trinitonian. I’m a marketing major in my junior year, and I like to read. - [Uchral Altangadas](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/uchral-altangadas/) - Hi, my name is Uchral Altangadas (she/her), and I am a Finance & Accounting major at Trinity University, Class of 2028. I like to listen to music and do my nails. - [Skylar Savarin](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/skylar-savarin-2/) - Hey people! My name is Skylar Savarin (she/her/hers) and I am from Memphis, TN. I am a senior double-majoring in Art and Human Communication with a minor in creative writing. I am the illustrations editor of the Trinitonian, and in addition to the visuals I contribute here, I am also building a tattoo portfolio in - [Evelyn Ragsdale](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/evelyn-ragsdale-2/) - Hello! My name is Evelyn Ragsdale (she/her), and I am a senior majoring in political science with a minor in human communication. This will be my second year with the Trinitonian, and I look forward to working as a copy and special sections editor (with a little reporting on the side) this year. Aside from - [McCaden McClure](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/mccaden-mclure/) - Opinion Columnist - [NK](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/nk/) - My name is NK (he/him) and I am a sophomore Accounting major from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. I am an illustrator here at the Trinitonian! You could also find me occasionally running the counter at the mailroom, or helping running FSA (Filipino Student Association) events. In my free time, I play the electric guitar - [Kathryn LeMaire](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/kathryn-lemaire/) - Hello! I'm Kathryn LeMaire (she/her), a copy editor for the Trinitonian this semester. I’m a sophomore art history major with a French and business minor from Houston, TX. Aside from the newspaper, I work at the Nierdorf Gallery on campus as a gallery assistant. Outside of school, I love baking, watching movies, crocheting and creating - [Katie Amdur](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/katie-amdur/) - Hello! My name is Katie Amdur (she/her) and I’m the news editor and social media coordinator on the Trinitonian. I am a sophomore psychology and neuroscience double-major. Outside of the Trinitonian, I enjoy reading, writing, yoga and spending time with my dogs. I love being a part of the Trinitonian because I believe journalism is - [Daniel Itkins (Fall)](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/daniel-itkins-2/) - My name is Daniel Itkins. I am a sophomore pursuing a political science and English double-major. Last year I joined the Trinitonian out of curiosity. This year, I joined for the same reason. Trinity University has offered me unique opportunities to explore my passions. This will be an experience I will never forget. - [Jack Jones](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/jack-jones/) - Hello, my name is Jack Jones and I am a first-year student double-majoring in environmental studies and sociology. I am from Dallas, Texas, and I use he/him pronouns. I'm reporting for the Trinitonian because I am passionate about giving a voice to Trinity's creative community. Outside of that, I love taking photos for the Burgundy - [Caleb Reed (Fall)](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/caleb-reed-4/) - Hey! My name is Caleb Reed, and this will be my second year as the sports editor! Unfortunately, I'm a senior, so this will be my final year, but I've had a massive blast working at the Trinitonian as a sports reporter and editor for the last three years. I hope to continue working in - [Kathryn Lemaire](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/corrine-lemaire/) - Hello! I'm Kathryn LeMaire (she/her), a copy editor for the Trinitonian this semester. I’m a sophomore art history major with a French and business minor from Houston, TX. Aside from the newspaper, I work at the Nierdorf Gallery on campus as a gallery assistant. Outside of school, I love baking, watching movies, crocheting and creating - [Alex Brown](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/alex-brown/) - I’m Alex Brown (he/him), and I'm the distribution manager. I am a junior history student, and I joined the Trinitonian because student journalism is important and to fulfill my dream of becoming a paper boy. - [Grace Alcocer (Fall)](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/grace-alcocer/) - My name is Grace Alcocer (she/her), and I am a sophomore Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major, and a fun fact about me is that I hate mayonnaise. - [Kait Nash (Fall)](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/kait-nash-2/) - What's up! My name is Kait Nash (they/them/theirs) and I am a photographer for the Trinitonian. I am a sophomore from Pflugerville and Kyle, Texas and I am hoping to double major in Communications and Art with a minor in Spanish. On campus, I participate in Chi Beta Epsilon, the Mirage, the CAT Alliance, and - [Sofia Salmeron](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/sofia-salmeron/) - Hey! My name is Sofia Salmeron (she/they) and I am a sophomore Communication/Art double major and New Media minor from San Antonio, TX. I am interning as an illustrator for the Trinitonian, and I am also involved in Cat Alliance Trinity (CAT). In my free time, I enjoy video games and collecting plush toys. - [Claire Carpenter](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/claire-carpenter/) - Hey, my name is Claire Carpenter (she/her), and I am a sports reporter! I am a senior marketing and communication double major. I play on the Trinity’s women’s ultimate frisbee team, Altitude, I am a communication tutor in the writing center, and I currently intern for C4 Energy. I love reading in my free time - [Max Rearick](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/max-rearick/) - Photographer - [Giovanna Campolo](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/giovanna-campolo/) - Hi! My name is Giovanna Campolo and I am a copy editor who occasionally writes for other sections. I am a senior sociology major and gender studies minor from Dallas, TX. My other job on campus is the president of It's On Us, Wellness Services sexual violence education and prevention program. I have worked at the - [Kieran Garvey](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/kieran-garvey/) - Hello. I am Kieran Garvey (He/Him), an arts columnist and copy editor. I am a sophomore from Arlington, Virginia and a computer science major. Besides the Trinitonian, I am a part of Greek Council Exec as risk management and judicial co-chair, Addiction Awareness Association and Kappa Kappa Delta co-rush chair. I like watching movies, reading - [Robin Bernal (Fall)](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/robin-bernal/) - Hey, y'all! My name is Robin Bernal (they/them) and I am a news reporter for the Trinitonian. I'm a senior Religion major, a captain of the Swashbuckler living community, and the treasurer of Trinity's Secular Student Alliance. A fun fact about me is that I like to embroider, sew, and occasionally make chainmail in my - [Kat McKinney](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/kat-mckinney/) - Hi! My name is Kat McKinney (she/her), and I'm a news reporter. I'm a first-year political science and sociology double-major,with a minor in Spanish. Along with the Trinitonian, I'm involved with the policy debate team, Latinx leadership group and communications coordination for Dr. Cantú at the ML&L department. My favorite book at the moment is - [Ngoc Minh Thu Nguyen](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/ngoc-minh-thu-nguyen/) - Hi! My name is Ngoc Minh Thu Nguyen. I am a freshman majoring in Business Analytics and Technology, and I work as a News Reporter in Trinitonian. Coming from Vietnam, I can read the entire Harry Potter series in three days. - [Ximena Ospina](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/ximena-ospina/) - Hi, y’all! My name is Ximena Ospina, I am from Houston, TX and I am a Freshman Biology major on the Pre-Dental Track. I am an advertising executive for the Trinitionian. Outside of the Trinitonian, I am part of the Ultimate Frisbee team, Younglife, and all things Jesus!!! - [Adom Richards](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/adom-richards/) - My name is Adom Richards, he/him, I'm a first-year political science and communication major, and I'm an opinion columnist for the Trinitonian! If you haven't guessed from my choice of majors, I'm a political and news junkie. I'm also big into urbanism, city planning, and the outdoors on the side, and I'm always trying to - [Dylan Wilford](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/dylan-wilford/) - Hello, my name is Dylan Wilford (he/him) and I am a copy editor and opinion columnist for the Trinitonian from Flower Mound, Texas. As a student, I double-major in history and political science while working in the Writing Center in the TLC. I spend most of my days reading in Halsell, but I enjoy running - [JP](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/jp/) - My name is JP (he/him), and I am a junior from Austin, Texas. I am pursuing a major in environmental geoscience. I enjoy making music, leatherworking, woodworking, and cycling! I am a member of Iota Chi Rho fraternity and Trinity Mariachi. - [Mia Vela](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/mia-vela/) - Hi! My name is Mia Vela (she/her), and I am a freshman planning on majoring in Political Science with a minor in International Studies. I’m from San Antonio, TX, and will be an Opinion Columnist for the Trinitionian this year, as well as a Student Assistant in the Office of Admissions! In my free time, - [Ellie Perrier](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/ellie-perrier-2/) - I joined the trinitonian because a friend worked there! Now my mom gets excited to see my illustrations pop up in the digital paper. I am also the President of the Trinity Art Collective (TAC), and am an Art Department Studio Worker. - [Keira Cahill](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/keira-cahill/) - Hello, my name is Keira Cahill and I am a Sophomore political science and economics major from Los Angeles, California. When I am not reporting for the Trinitonian, I am DJing at KRTU, peer tutoring, or supporting my sorority, SPURS! You can find me running around campus and listening to Fiona Apple. - [Marjorie Alford (Fall)](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/marjorie-alford/) - My name is Marjorie Alford (she/her) and I am a senior Sociology major from Houston, Texas. Before becoming the Distribution Manager for the Trinitonian, I served as Gamma Chi Delta’s standards chair and philanthropy chair. Outside of school, I love to go antiquing, make multimedia art, and take care of my beloved puppy, Moofie. - [Krishna Patel (Fall)](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/krishna-patel/) - Hi! My name is Krishna Patel (she/her/hers) and I am a sophomore Environmental Studies major with a Business Administration and Legal Studies minor from Houston, TX. Alongside being a copy editor for the Trinitonian, I am a part of Student Government (SGA), South Asian Student Association, and the Alpha Chi Lambda Sorority. I love to - [Om Dighe (Fall)](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/om-dighe-4/) - Hello! My name is Om Dighe (he/they), and I am an Arts Columnist. I am a senior from Spring, TX, majoring in Communications and double minoring in Film Studies. I love movies, video games and comics, and as somebody who wants to make film, I believe that film criticism is an incredibly important part of - [Sadie Eidson (Fall)](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/sadie-eidson-4/) - Hey y'all, my name is Sadie (she/her) and I am the Webmaster for the Trinitonian! I have been working as the Website Editor since my freshman year and this year I've added Newsletter Editor to my repertoire! I am a senior Geology, Environmental Studies and Religion triple major and am also a tour guide, a - [Pipp Phichairatanaphong (Fall)](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/pipp-phichairatanaphong/) - Hi, my name is Pipp Phichairatanaphong (she/they) and I’m the Social Media Coordinator. I’m a junior and international student from Bangkok, Thailand, majoring in Political Science and minoring in Sociology. This year, I’m also the president of the Filipino Student Association (FSA) and a part of the Loon-E Dance Team here on campus. I also - [Beck Williams (Fall)](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/beck-williams/) - Hello! My name is Beck Williams and I am a sophomore History major from Austin, Texas. In addition to being a columnist for the Trinitonian, I am a member of Trinity Mock Trial and a small-group leader for the Catholic Student Group. In my free time I can be found shopping at thrift stores, losing - [Catherine Zarr](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/catherine-zarr-3/) - Hello! My name is Catherine Zarr (she/her). I am a junior political science, Spanish and sociology triple-major and the Editor-in-Chief of the Trinitonian. Outside of the Trinitonian, I am also the president of PRIDE and an avid crochet enthusiast. - [Giovanna Campolo](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/gia-campolo-2/) - Hi! I am a junior sociology major with a double minor in gender studies and psychology. The themes for the special editions revolve around holidays and other special topics. They are fun and highlight student's art and ideas. - [Giovanna Campolo](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/gia-campolo/) - I am a sophomore psychology and sociology major from Dallas, TX. I am the outreach officer for the Pro-Choice club on campus and a research assistant for Dr. Rapf's chemistry lab. I love working with my friends at the Trinitonian because it allows me to be more connected with the Trinity community. - [Colin Houston](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/colin-houston-3/) - My name is Colin Houston and I'm the sports section editor at the Trinitonian! I'm a senior political science major and have lived in San Antonio my whole life. Outside of the Trinitonian, I am the publications chair of Trinity's Young Democratic Socialists of America chapter and an admiral (former captain) of Swashbucklers. I've also - [Tess Gagliano](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/tess-gagliano/) - Hi! My name is Tess Gagliano. I am a Freshman from Prosper, TX, and I plan to major in Environmental Studies and Communications. In my free time I like to draw, go to concerts, play wordle, go thrifting, and spend time with my cats. - [Maddy Morrow](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/maddy-morrow/) - Hello, my name is Maddy Morrow (she/her)! I am a sophomore working as a sports reporter for the Trinitoian. I am from Houston, TX and plan on majoring in political science and economics, with a minor in business. I love trying out coffee shops in SATX, going to concerts, and playing ultimate frisbee. - [Will Sharp](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/will-sharp/) - Hello! My name is Will Sharp and I am an Opinion Columnist for the Trinitonian. I am a junior from Austin, Texas and majoring in Communications with a minor in Philosophy. My favorite activities include reading, practicing guitar/saxophone, and music production. Alongside being a part of the Trinitonian, I am also the Communications chair for - [Skylar Savarin](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/skylar-savarin/) - Whattup! My name is Skylar Savarin (she/her/hers), and I am the Visual section editor! I am a third-year double majoring in Human Communication and Art. I am from Memphis TN, and I spend a lot of time listening to music produced there, including some from my own family and friends! I myself am more into - [Al Stubblefield](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/al-stubblefield/) - Hello, I’m Al, and I’m an arts and entertainment reporter. I’m a freshman looking to double major in art and computer science, and I’m looking forward to getting to know the art community around San Antonio and in Trinity! In my free time I can be found playing Dungeons and Dragons and Magic the Gathering - [Anthony Romero](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/anthony-romero/) - Hello! My name is Anthony Romero, and I'm a transfer Junior from Baytown, TX. My major is English, and along with being a sports reporter for the Trinitonian, I am also an Admissions Ambassador! Prior to my roles at Trinity, I was an administrative specialist for my previous institution's (Lee College) disability office, along with - [Devon Bellamy](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/devon-bellamy/) - Hey! My name is Devon Bellamy (she/they), and I am a Pulse Reporter for the Trinitonian. I am a junior majoring in English with a double minor in Math and Creative Writing. I am involved in Alumni Relations as a Phonathon supervisor along with being an Admissions Ambassador, so you can most likely catch me - [Evelyn Ragsdale](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/evelyn-ragsdale/) - Hello! My name is Evelyn Ragsdale (she/her) and I am a junior majoring in political science. I have always had a passion for writing, and this year I am excited to channel that enthusiasm into my role as an Arts and Entertainment reporter for the Trinitonian. Aside from reporting, I am active on campus as - [Rory McCarthy](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/rory-mccarthy/) - Hello! My name is Rory McCarthy (she/her/hers) and I am an illustrator for the Tinitonian. I am a junior who’s double majoring in History and Art with a minor in Museum Studies. On campus I am the vice president of both Rotaract and the Trinity Art Collective (TAC) and a member of Cat Alliance Trinity - [Riya Vankamamidi](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/riya-vankamamidi-2/) - Hello! My name is Riya Vankamamidi (she/her) and I’m a copy editor for the Trinitonian this semester. I’m a junior psychology major and biology minor from Frisco, TX. Aside from the newspaper, I conduct research on campus in the lizard lab and work as secretary of TU Rotaract. Outside of school, I love baking, watching - [Avery Case](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/avery-case/) - Hello! My name is Avery Case (he/they) and I am a junior political science major from San Antonio, Tx. I'm also an illustrator for the Trinitonian, and the vice president of Trinity's Pride club. I can be found rollerskating on the tennis courts every once in a while, or in my dorm watching cooking channels - [Scott Lebo](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/scott-lebo-2/) - HELLO! My name is Scott Lebo (he/him), and I am a sports reporter. There hasn't been a day since I started middle school that I haven't spent at least half an hour talking about sports, so I promise I am knowledgeable on the topic. I'm a junior from Colorado Springs majoring in political science with - [Cameron Lilly](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/cameron-lilly/) - Hello! My name is Cameron Lilly (he/him) and I am a Pulse Reporter. I am a junior from Schertz, TX, and I am currently a Marketing major with a minor in Human Communication. Along with working for the Trinitonian, I am a Resident Assistant in the first year-area and a Tour Guide here at Trinity. - [John Thweatt](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/john-thweatt-2/) - Hello, my name is John Thweatt and I am a sophomore History & Communication major from Houston, TX. Along with being a photographer for the Trinitonian, I am an active member of the Chi Delta Tau Fraternity. I can normally be found either playing pickup basketball or studying in the library. - [Monica Martinez](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/monica-martinez-3/) - Hi! My name is Monica Martinez (she/her), and I’m a Junior human resource management and communication double major. I am a news reporter for the Trinitonian and I love cats! I’m a trumpet player in Trinity’s new mariachi ensemble, a TU student ambassador, and I’m the VP of administration for our new society of human - [Jay Burdine](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/jay-burdine-2/) - My name is Jay Burdine (he/they), I am a senior art major with a minor in film studies, and I am an illustrator for the Trinitonian! I love creating artwork and I always have ideas for new projects, whether they involve dolls, my Jewish faith, or learning entirely new skills. I also do theater on - [Samara Gerstle](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/samara-gerstle-3/) - Hi! My name is Samara Gerstle (she/her), and I’m the managing editor of the Trinitonian. I’m a junior English major with minors in creative writing and French. Outside of the Trinitonian, I’m a writing tutor at the writing center, a member of Alpha Chi Lambda, and I collect postcards and other antiques in my free - [Lauren Roddis](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/lauren-roddis-4/) - Hi! My name is Lauren Roddis (she/her/hers), and I am the Pulse section editor! I am a senior from Spokane, WA, studying communication and political science. I love watching movies, eating good food and exploring San Antonio. I joined the Trinitonian because I believe journalism is the perfect way to bridge my passions for politics - [Eve Slemp](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/eve-slemp-2/) - Hey! My name is Eve Slemp (she/her), and I am the Arts & Entertainment editor! I am a sophomore Business Analytics and Communication double-major from Connecticut. I am also the Communication Chair for Student Government and work as a Creative Producer Intern for Trinity's Strategic Communication and Marketing team. You can find me at local - [Parker Parent](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/parker-parent-2/) - I am a sophomore Communications major and Film Studies minor from Austin, TX. I work at the Trinitonian as an Arts & Entertainment Reporter, as well as the Station Manager of TigerTV and a Research Assistant for the AAPI Oral History Initiative here on campus. Outside of work, I enjoy bouldering, going to the movies, and - [Parker Parent](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/parker-parent/) - Hello, I am a junior Communication and Cinema Studies double major with a Geosciences minor. I am the Website and Newsletter Editor at the Trinitonian, I also work at TigerTV and KRTU 91.7fm. Outside of work, I enjoy rock climbing, going to the movies, and reading the Trinitonian! - [Colin Houston](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/colin-houston-2/) - I’m Colin Houston (they/them), and I’m a junior political science major and an opinion columnist/copy editor for the Trinitonian. I’m also one of the captains of Swashbucklers and the Divest Trinity subcommittee representative for Eco Allies, and I'm a member of San Antonio Democratic Socialists of America. My current hobbies are making music, playing Tetris - [Lauren Roddis](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/lauren-roddis-3/) - Hi! My name is Lauren Roddis (she/her/hers), and I am the Arts & Entertainment section editor! I am a junior from Spokane, WA, double majoring in Communication and Political Science. I love watching movies, eating good food and exploring San Antonio! I joined the Trinitonian because I believe journalism is the perfect way to bridge my passions - [Eve Slemp](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/eve-slemp/) - Hey! My name is Eve Slemp (she/her) and I'm a freshman news reporter from East Lyme, Connecticut. I plan on majoring in Business and Communications and am super interested in pursuing a career in journalism. I am part of the Trinity Symphony, too many clubs, and love meeting strangers. Happy reading! - [Diya Contractor](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/diya-contractor-2/) - My name is Diya Contractor (she/her), and I'm a sophomore political science major. I work as the Opinion Editor for the Trinitonian. I also serve as the vice president of the on-campus Rotaract club. - [Kait Nash](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/kait-nash/) - My name is Kait (they/them) and I am a first year photographer for the Trinitonian! I am majoring in Communications and Art. I love working for the Trinitonian and being able to do what I love for this campus. Feel free to reach out with any photography requests. My number is 512-567-9971 and my photography account - [Evelyn Bell](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/evelyn-bell/) - My name is Evelyn Bell (she/her) and I am a sophomore English major from Houston, TX. Alongside being a copy editor for Trinitonian I am an RA in the first-year area and a Trinity Tour Guide! I can usually be found listening to Faye Webster and reading short stories. - [Ashlyn Gillespie](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/ashlyn-gillespie/) - Hello! My name is Ashlyn, and I'm a freshman from St. Louis, MO, majoring in Environmental Studies and Communications. I've been with the Trinitonian since my first semester at Trinity, and I am so excited to serve as a Pulse Reporter this year. Outside of the newspaper, I'm a photographer for Trinity Athletics, I am a - [Alicia Brechin](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/alicia-brechin/) - My name is Alicia (she/her) and I am a junior Religion major and Art and New Media double minor. A fun fact about me is that I enjoy using power tools, laser cutters, 3D printers, and new technology to make and create my ideas as well as painting, woodworking, or creating them in a traditional - [John Thweatt](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/john-thweatt/) - My name is John Thweatt and I am a sports reporter for the Trinitonian. I’m a double major in History/Communications and minoring in Film Stuides. I love all things sports (especially baseball), and recently found my passion for sports journalism via the Trinitonian. - [Samuel Damon](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/samuel-damon-2/) - My name is Sam (he/him) and I'm a photographer here with the Trinitonian. I'm a senior Communications and German double major from Austin, Texas, and you can usually find me around campus with a camera in hand! - [Ashwini Vivek](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/ashwini-vivek-2/) - My name is Ashwini Vivek (she/her) and I am an Opinion Writer for the Trinitonian! I am a senior Neuroscience major from Dallas, and I'm also involved in our campus as President of the UNICEF Club and Vice President of the Chi Beta Epsilon sorority. I also work in a neuroscience laboratory! - [Dean Zach](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/dean-zach-3/) - My name is Dean and I am a copy editor for the Trinitonian. I'm a senior English major and political science and creative writing double-minor from Pearland, TX, but you might also know me from the TU Film Club or Trinity creative writing program, in which I have leadership roles. I spend most of my time - [Emma Power](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/emma-power-3/) - I am an International Studies and Political Science major with a minor in Spanish. My passions lie in studying methods of peaceful and diplomatic interactions among states as well as holding media corporations accountable for the presentation of information to a high level of integrity. I became an opinions columnist to shine a light on inequalities in the - [Ava Peinhardt](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/ava-peinhardt-3/) - My name is Ava Peinhardt (she/her), and I'm the Opinions Editor for the Trinitonian. I'm a senior from Plano, TX majoring in Environmental Studies with minors in Geoscience and Creative Writing. Outside of writing for the Trinitonian, I serve as the President of Eco Allies. - [Om Dighe](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/om-dighe-2/) - Hey guys! I'm Om Dighe, and I'm an arts columnist specializing mainly in movies and TV. I'm from Spring, Texas, and I'm a junior. I'm a Communication major and I'm planning on minoring in both Film Studies and Theatre. I'm a big fan of movies, comics/manga, video games and music! - [Om Dighe](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/om-dighe-3/) - Hey guys! My name is Om Dighe, and I'm an arts columnist specializing mainly in movies, television and video games. I'm from Spring, Texas, and I'm a senior. I'm a Communication major and I'm planning on minoring in both Film Studies and Theatre. As an aspiring filmmaker, I think that film criticism is extremely important, so - [Hazel Mitchel-Gevirtz](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/hazel-mitchel-gevirtz/) - My name is Hazel Mitchel-Gevirtz (she/her) and I am the Visual Editor. I am a senior History and Political Science double major. A fun fact about me is that I love crossword puzzles and do the NYT crossword every day. - [Diya Contractor](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/diya-contractor/) - Hello all, my name is Diya and I am a first-year political science and business double major with a philosophy minor from Sugarland, TX. I work with the Trinitonian as a Copy Editor, and I really enjoy the lively atmosphere and community that we have. If you ever see me around campus, stop by and - [Lottie Correia](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/lottie-correia/) - Lottie Correia (she/her) is a junior English major who is an Arts Reporter for the Trinitonian. She also plays the pipe organ. - [Sadie Eidson](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/sadie-eidson-3/) - Hi y'all, my name is Sadie (she/her) and I am the website editor for the Trinitonian! I am a Geoscience, Environmental Studies, and Religion triple major, a junior, and way too busy for my own good. I am involved with club and intramural soccer, GeoClub, Religion Club, SGE, and the admissions office here at Trinity - [Rachel Oliver](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/rachel-oliver-3/) - My name is Rachel Oliver (she/her), and I am a junior economics major and urban studies minor. I am the managing editor, and this is my third year working for Trinitonian. Even though it takes up almost all of my free time, there's nothing else I would rather be doing! - [Sarah Fisher](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/sarah-fisher-2/) - Hello! My name is Sarah, and I'm a senior from Nashville, TN majoring in communication and Spanish with a minor in history. I've been with the Trinitonian since my first semester at Trinity, and I am so excited to serve as the Editor-in-Chief this year. In what little time I have outside of the newspaper, - [Catherine Zarr](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/catherine-zarr-2/) - My name is Catherine Zarr (she/her) and I am the Pulse section editor for the Trinitonian. I am a sophomore Spanish and political science double major, and outside of the Trinitonian, I am the events chair for PRIDE, a Trevor Project crisis counselor, and an FYE peer tutor. I enjoy reading, writing, and playing music - [Daniel Itkins](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/daniel-itkins/) - My name is Daniel and I am a first-year aspiring Political Science & International Affairs double major. I never thought I would participate in journalism. Ultimately, my decision to join the Trinitonian was beneficial. The Trinitonian has changed the way I perceive activities, news, and students' thoughts here at Trinity University. Through my service, I understand the - [Vivian Le](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/vivian-le/) - Hi, my name is Vivian (she/her/hers) and I am a sophomore Art History major and Museum Studies minor. I am the social media coordinator for the Trinitonian this year, and I love to make origami cranes! - [Samara Gerstle](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/samara-gerstle-2/) - Hi! My name is Samara Gerstle (she/her), and I’m the news section editor for the Trinitonian this year! I’m a sophomore, and this is my second year with the Trinitonian. I’m an English major with minors in creative writing and French, and I love making pottery! - [Sam Cauvin](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/sam-cauvin-2/) - Hi! My name is Sam and I am one of the copy editors on our team. I am a senior English major and I use she/her pronouns. Though I am from Texas, I love leaving the state to hike and am on a mission to visit all the national parks in America. - [Riya Vankamamidi](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/riya-vankamamidi/) - Hello! My name is Riya Vankamamidi (she/her) and I am an Opinion Columnist here at the Trinitonian. I am a sophomore Psychology major and Biology minor on the pre-med track. I love to bake, crochet and meet new people so if you ever see me around campus, come say hi! - [Omar Ratrut](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/omar-ratrut/) - Hello! My name's Omar Ratrut and I'm a sophomore political science and sociology double major from San Antonio. Aside from the Trinitonian, I'm involved in SGA and Greek Life (Omega Phi) on campus. I love thrifting, hanging out with friends, and listening to new music in my free time. - [Monica Martinez](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/monica-martinez-2/) - Hi! My name is Monica Martinez, and I’m a Sophomore business major. I am a news reporter for the Trinitonian and I love cats! I’m a trumpet player in Trinity’s new mariachi ensemble and a TU student ambassador. When I'm not studying, I enjoy listening to Taylor Swift and crocheting if time permits. This year - [Joshua Mitra](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/joshua-mitra-2/) - My name is Joshua Mitra and I'm a sophomore planning to double major in political science and communications. I'm from Boise, Idaho and use he/him pronouns. Around campus, I'm involved in Kappa Kappa Delta, the Filipino Student Association, Mock Trial, and the Asian Culture Living Community. I joined the Trinitonian to learn more about communication - [Jay Burdine](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/jay-burdine/) - Jay Burdine (he/they) is a junior illustrator at the Trinitonian. He is a studio art major with a minor in film studies. Outside of drawing, Jay loves playing the piano and has played for over 14 years! - [Ellie Perrier](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/ellie-perrier/) - My name is Eleanor (Ellie) Perrier (She/They), I'm a junior art major working as an illustrator for the trinitonian. 90% of my closet is thrifted, and I love upcycling and sewing! - [Aubrey Jackson](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/aubrey-jackson/) - Hi, I'm Aubrey (they/them), and I'm an Arts & Entertainment reporter for the Trinitonian. I'm a sophomore English major from Dallas, Tx, as well as a member of Loon-E Crew and a frequent participant in OREC activities. I love that the Trinitonian is full of so many people that care about what's happening on our - [Malika Chauhan](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/malika-chauhan-2/) - Hi, my name is Malika and I am a pulse reporter! I am a junior majoring in HRM Business and minoring in Psychology, and my pronouns are she/her. A fun fact about me is that I play the drums and know how to unicycle (but not at the same time)! - [James Lee](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/james-lee/) - Hi guys, my name is James (he/him/his), and I am a sophomore illustrator for the Trinitonian! I am double majoring in Communications and Computer Science and minoring in New Media. A fun fact about me is that I love the color orange. - [Freddy Marmolejo](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/freddy-marmolejo/) - My name is Freddy Marmolejo and I am a photographer for the Trinitonian. My pronouns are he/him and I am a part of the class of 2026 and I plan on double majoring in Art and Communications with a minor in New Media. It's fun being weird! - [Scott Lebo](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/scott-lebo/) - My name is Scott (he/him) and I am a sophomore sports reporter for the Trinitonian. I am an undecided major and a fun fact about me is that Cole Isaacson (the other sports reporter) and I went to high school in Colorado together. - [Cole Isaacson](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/cole-isaacson/) - My name is Cole (He/Him) and I am a sophomore Communications major with a Sports Management minor from Las Vegas/Colorado Springs. I am a sports reporter for the Trinitonian this year. - [Caleb Reed](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/caleb-reed-3/) - Hey! I'm Caleb Reed, and I'm the new Sports Editor for the Trinitonian this year. I love all kinds of sports and I've got a passion for both commentary and journalism which is why I declared as a Communications Major last spring. I'm super excited to be in my Junior year here at Trinity, and - [Colin Houston](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/colin-houston/) - My name is Colin Houston, and I’m an opinion columnist for the Trinitonian. I’m a sophomore from San Antonio majoring in political science with a minor in computer science. My interests and hobbies include story-based video games, sports, having opinions, and running (a superior activity to others such as walking, crawling, and standing still). If - [Tony Rodriguez](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/tony-rodriguez/) - I'm Tony Rodriguez! I'm a junior from San Antonio, TX, majoring in math, and I worked as a copy editor for the Trinitonian about two years ago and am now working as an illustrator. Besides being good at math, I also have a lot of music experience, having played the piano and cello for over - [Sadie Eidson](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/sadie-eidson-2/) - My name is Sadie Eidson and I am in charge of running the Trinitonian website and uploading the stories, podcasts, and all kinds of other stuff we produce! I am a sophomore Geoscience and Environmental Studies double major with a minor in Religions. On top of working for the Trinitonian, I play club and IM - [Ava Gleason](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/ava-gleason/) - Hello! My name is Ava Gleason and I’m the Pulse Editor for the Trinitonian. I’m an undeclared sophomore with an interest in Sociology and English. On campus, I’m also the Loon-E Crew co-captain (Trinity’s only hip hop team) and a Spiritual Life Fellow. I love The Legend of Zelda, Gone With the Wind, and the - [Abby Power](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/abby-power-2/) - Hello, y'all! I'm Abby Power, and I am a sophomore news reporter from Kyle, Texas. I intend to major in Political Science, Spanish, and Global Latinx Studies. On campus, I am an RA, a tour guide, and a student worker in student involvement as well as an exec of the pre-law society, Rotoract, and the Student - [Catherine Zarr](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/catherine-zarr/) - Hello! My name is Catherine Zarr, and I am the Pulse Editor for the Trinitonian. I am a first-year double-majoring in Spanish and Political Science on a pre-law track. I love reading, writing, and, most importantly of all, the color green. - [Saif Saleh](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/saif-saleh-2/) - I'm a sophomore engineering science major and physics minor - born and raised in Amman, Jordan. I moved to Texas in 2017 and went to high school in Dallas. I like to play the horn, read and write fiction, and listen to classical music in the free time that I have left. I also just started working - [Andrew Duong](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/andrew-duong-2/) - I am a senior photographer from Houston, Texas majoring in Biology on the pre-PA track. I love sports photography and just being able to capture a moment in time with my camera. Outside of the Trinitonian, I am one of the Men's Ultimate Frisbee captains. - [Shivani Selladurai](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/shivani-selladurai-2/) - Hello! I am a senior English major with a minor in business and creative writing. As an Opinions Columnist, I’m passionate about exploring anthropological phenomenons found in media and culture, along with specific interests in fashion & literature. Apart from the Trinitonian, I am the co-editor in chief of the Trinity Review and an active member of - [Sarah Fridakis](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/sarah-fridakis-2/) - Hi! My name is Sarah Fridakis, and I am an opinion columnist for the Trinitonian. I am a sophomore majoring in Communications and Spanish with a minor in business. I play on the club soccer team and love going to the gym. I’ve moved around a lot so I’ve lived in Virginia, New York, Italy, - [Ashwini Vivek](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/ashwini-vivek/) - My name is Ashwini Vivek and I am an Opinion Writer for the Trinitonian! I am a junior Neuroscience major from Dallas, and I'm also involved in our campus UNICEF club, Greek Life, and I work in a neuroscience research lab. - [Lily Zeng](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/lily-zeng/) - Hi guys! My name is Lily Zeng, and I am a sophomore from Memphis, TN majoring in Urban Studies with an interest in a Spanish major or minor. My favorite outlet is playing ultimate frisbee in the San Antonio community and on our school's women's team Altitude! I am an illustrator for the Trinitonian, and - [Samara Gerstle](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/samara-gerstle/) - Hello! My name is Samara Gerstle, and I’m a first-year news reporter from Fort Worth, Texas. I plan on majoring in English with minors in Creative Writing and Economics on the Pre-law track! Outside of writing for and learning about the journalistic world through the Trinitonian, I love pottery, poetry, and reading! - [Nathalie Tawa](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/nathalie-tawa-2/) - Hi! My name is Nathalie Tawa. I am a sophomore from Houston, Texas currently majoring in International Studies with a concentration in Global Health and minoring in Business. I am a sports writer for the Trinitonian. Sports have been my passion since I was a kid, and I love writing about them and how they bring - [Ava Peinhardt](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/ava-peinhardt-2/) - My name is Ava Peinhardt, and I'm a junior from Plano, TX majoring in Environmental Studies with a potential minor in Geoscience. In my free time, I love watching movies, playing video games, and writing. Outside of the Trinitonian, I'm the President of Eco Allies and a frequent attendee of the Writing Hour. I really - [Emily Fisher](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/emily-fisher/) - Hi! I am Emily Fisher and I am a pulse reporter for the Trinitonian. I am a first-year and am planning on double majoring in English and History. Outside of the Trinitonian, I am a part of the Prowlers dance team. I also love sewing, making bracelets, and listening to Taylor Swift. - [Emma Power](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/emma-power-2/) - I am an International Studies and Political Science major with a minor in Spanish. My passions lie in studying methods of peaceful and diplomatic interactions among states. Also, I'm interested in holding media corporations accountable for their presentation of information to the public. I became a writer for the Trinitonian to understand more about the journalism world. - [Rachel Oliver](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/rachel-oliver-2/) - My name is Rachel, and I am the opinion section editor. I am a sophomore from Austin, TX and am double majoring in urban and environmental studies. - [Claire Sammons](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/claire-sammons-2/) - My name is Claire Sammons and I am an Anthropology and Communications double major. I have worked for the Trinitonian since fall of 2020. I became a photographer for the Trinitonian due to my love for photography as well as my interest in campus life. Post graduation from Trinity I hope to go to graduate school - [Adison Miser](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/adison-miser/) - Hi! I am a freshman and my major and minor are undeclared as of now. As an Arts and Entertainment Reporter, I am passionate about exploring restaurants in San Antonio. Along with being a part of the Trinitonian, I am also a part of marketing for the Trinity Review and am on the executive board - [Joshua Mitra](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/joshua-mitra/) - My name is Joshua Mitra and I'm a freshman planning to double major in political science and communications. I'm from Boise, Idaho, and am a part of mock trial at Trinity University. I joined the Trinitonian to learn more about communication and journalism as a whole. I also love going to the gym and plan on - [Nicholas Chen](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/nicholas-chen/) - Hello, my name is Nicholas Chen. I'm a freshman who is a sports writer for the Trinitonian, joining in the 2022 to 2023 school year. My major is International Studies with thoughts of minoring in History and another minor that I've not committed to. I am looking forward to not only a great year at Trinity academically - [Laura Fitzsimon](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/laura-fitzsimon/) - Hi! I'm Laura, the distribution manager for the Trinitonian. I'm a junior majoring in Environmental Studies. During my free time, I like to play video games or create art, especially drawing! - [Mel Massey](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/mel-massey/) - My name is Mel, I’m a sophomore from Midland, Texas. I plan on majoring in Business with a minor in Psychology. I was an intern for the Trinitonian my freshman year and am excited to join the staff this year as a copy editor. - [Michaela Bosco](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/michaela-bosco/) - My name is Michaela Bosco. I am a sophomore double majoring in Art and Communications as well as minoring in New Media. In my free time, I enjoy drawing, going on long runs, and reading. I am also a forward on the Women’s Soccer team. I joined the Trinitonian to expand my knowledge of the - [Malika Chauhan](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/malika-chauhan/) - Hi, my name is Malika Chauhan and I am a Sophomore from Austin, TX! Last semester I was an intern for the Trinitonian and now I am writing as a Pulse Reporter for the newspaper. My intended major is Business with a minor in Psychology. On campus, I am a Peer Tutor for the Being Young in - [Sam Cauvin](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/sam-cauvin/) - Hi! My name is Sam and I am a copy editor from Austin, Texas. I am a junior expecting to graduate in 2024 with a BA in English literature. Looking forward to being a part of the team! - [Dean Zach](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/dean-zach-2/) - My name is Dean and I am a copy editor for the Trinitonian. I'm a junior English major and likely political science double-major from Pearland, TX, but you might also know me from the TU Film Club or Trinity creative writing program, which I have leadership roles in. I spend most of my time inside reading - [Caleb Reed](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/caleb-reed-2/) - Hello! My name's Caleb, and I'm a Sophomore working in the Sports Section of the Trinitonian. I'm from the small town of Sweetwater, Texas, but I was born here in San Antonio! I like a variety of sports (namely football and Formula One, but I'm open to a lot of others as well). I hope - [Samantha Gates](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/samantha-gates/) - Hi, my name is Samantha Gates and I'm a junior Psychology major. I work as a copy editor for the Trinitonian. I joined the paper because it is a great way to combine involvement in campus life with my passion for writing. Along with working at the Trinitonian, I play on the club soccer team, am a member of - [Logan Crews](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/logan-crews-2/) - I am a senior French and Earth Systems Science double major from St. Louis, MO. When I'm not wearing my EIC hat, I am also a Chapel | Spiritual Life Fellow, a co-captain of Loon-E Crew, a French peer tutor, and a producer of Momentum. Most importantly, I'm a huge Dolly Parton fan. My favorite - [Lauren Roddis](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/lauren-roddis-2/) - Hi! My name is Lauren Roddis, and I am a sophomore from Spokane, WA, double majoring in Communications and Political Science. I love watching movies, eating good food and exploring San Antonio! I joined the Trinitonian because I believe journalism is the perfect way to bridge my passions for politics and arts/culture through my love - [Alejandra Gerlach](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/alejandra-gerlach-2/) - My name is Alejandra, and I'm a senior majoring in Neuroscience. I initially joined the Trinitonian as a first-year and worked my way up from a Sports Reporter to Managing Editor. My time working on the Sports desk led me to meet new, interesting people and I greatly value how the experience helped me develop - [Abby Hernandez](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/abby-hernandez/) - My name is Abby Hernandez and I’m a Neuroscience major with plans to pursue a minor in Art History. I am so excited to be an arts and entertainment reporter for the Trinitonian! - [Madison Haxton](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/madison-haxton/) - I’m Madison, and I report for the Arts and Entertainment section. I’m from Wichita Falls, Texas, and I’m a sophomore majoring in Communications with a minor in Art. - [Sabrina Enriquez](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/sabrina-enriquez/) - My name is Sabrina Enriquez, and I am the social media coordinator for the Trinitonian. I am a sophomore communication major from El Paso, TX. Outside of the Trinitonian, I'm a part of Greek life and an intern at the KRTU radio station on campus. - [Angelina D’Elia](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/angelina-delia-2/) - I am a sophomore Communications and French double major from Houston, TX. I began working at the Trinitonian last year, as a copy editor, and am now the proud section editor for Arts & Entertainment. Outside of the Trinitonian, I am also involved in TigerTV, KRTU, Chapel & Spiritual Life, and the Clifton Strengths team. - [Monica Martinez](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/monica-martinez/) - Hi! My name is Monica Martinez and I am a first-year business major interested in Human Relations. I am a news reporter for the Trinitonian and I love cats! I am a Trumpet player in the Trinity Wind ensemble. When I'm not studying, I enjoy listening to Taylor Swift and crocheting if time permits. Through working on - [Ren Rader](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/ben-rader/) - I am a senior Art and English double major from San José, California. I also have an accidental Medieval and Renaissance minor that I picked up through my love of medieval art and literature. I have spent a lot of time studying comics and graphic novels, and have produced three of my own one-off comic books - [Cheyanne McDaniel](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/daphne-tett/) - My name is Cheyannne, and I am a Junior Anthropology major… I love ceramics, archaeology, gardening, and my cat Whiskers. I joined the Trinitonian because I love writing about the Trinity community and sharing all of the amazing stories from around campus. After graduation, I hope to find a way to combine my passion for - [Andrew Duong](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/andrew-duong/) - I am a photographer from Houston, Texas majoring in Biology on the pre-PA track. I love sports photography and just being able to capture a moment in time with my camera. Outside of the Trinitonian, I am one of the Men's Ultimate Frisbee captains. - [Katy Browne](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/katy-browne/) - My name is Katy and I am an arts and entertainment reporter and columnist for the Trinitonian, formerly a copy editor. I am a senior graduating in December 2022 with a BA in History and a minor in computer science. My writing interests include San Antonio's live music scene and broader trends in pop culture - [Angelina D'Elia](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/angelina-delia/) - I'm Angelina D'Elia, and I'm the Arts and Entertainment Editor. I'm a first-year from Houston, Texas, I'm majoring in Communications, and minoring in French. - [Samuel Damon](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/samuel-damon/) - I am a photographer from Austin, Texas, majoring in Communications and minoring in German. I work for both the Trinitonian and Mirage and love photography! - [Shivani Selladurai](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/shivani-selladurai/) - Hello! I am a junior English and Business major with a minor in creative writing. As an opinions columnist, I’m passionate about exploring anthropological phenomenons found in media and culture, along with specific interests in fashion & literature. Apart from the Trinitonian, I am the Diversity Equity and Inclusion chair at Delta Sigma Pi, a - [Saif Saleh](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/saif-saleh/) - I'm a first-year engineering science major, born and raised in Amman, Jordan. I moved to Texas in 2017 and went to high school in Dallas. I like to play the horn, read speculative fiction, and listen to classical music in the free time that I have left. Growing up, my teachers always emphasized the value - [Mai Vo](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/mai-vo/) - I am a native of Hanoi, Vietnam, and spent part of my childhood in Bangladesh and Cambodia. I am a senior majoring in Piano Performance and Communication, minoring in Film Studies. I am an Opinion Writer for the Trinitonian, focusing on issues of the AAPI community, film and music, and food. I am also the - [Gracen Hoyle](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/gracen-hoyle/) - I'm a senior Computer Science major and a Classical Studies minor from Newton, North Carolina with a passion for art. I also work at the Center for Experiential Learning and Career Success as a Student Assistant in Marketing. In my free time, I like to spend time with my dog Nacho, do jigsaw puzzles, and - [Sarah Fisher](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/sarah-fisher/) - My name is Sarah, and I'm a sophomore from Nashville, Tennessee. I started out with the Trinitonian in Fall 2020, and I'm excited to now be working as the News Editor. I'm a Communication and Spanish major, with a minor in History, and I hope to pursue a career in journalism! Aside from the newspaper, - [Luke Terry](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/luke-terry/) - Having grown up in San Antonio, sports have always been especially meaningful to me, in the opportunities that I had playing but also in the way teams like the Spurs impacted this community. I came to Trinity hoping to pursue my love for sports in some capacity and the Trinitonian has been the perfect outlet - [Alejandra Gerlach](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/alejandra-gerlach/) - My name is Alejandra, and I’m a junior majoring in Neuroscience. I initially joined the Trinitarian as a first-year and worked my way up from a Sports Reporter to the Managing Editor. My time working on the Sports desk led me to meet new, interesting people and I greatly value how the experience helped me - [Caroline Strong](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/caroline-strong/) - I am a current junior, double majoring in geosciences and environmental studies under an engineering concentration. I am the visuals editor for the trinitonian, and also am involved with mirage, geology club, club volleyball, and the career services office. - [Jaida Johnson](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/jaida-johnson/) - Hi, my name is Jaida and I am an illustrator for the Trinitonian. I am double majoring in international studies and art and I started working for the trinitonian to gain experience in illustration and to get the chance to draw Chris Pratt in a Mario hat. - [Ayden Smith](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/ayden-smith/) - My name is Ayden Smith and I am a junior studying English here at Trinity. I am from Friendswood, Texas, and grew up coming to San Antonio for little vacations. I think stories have a particular power to shape us and grab our hearts, so I try to write about art--anything from television series to - [Caleb Reed](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/caleb-reed/) - Hello! My name's Caleb, and I'm a Freshman working in the Sports Section of the Trinitonian. I'm from the small town of Sweetwater, Texas, but I was born here in San Antonio! I like a variety of sports (namely football and Formula One, but I'm open to a lot of others as well). I hope - [Om Dighe](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/om-dighe/) - Hi, my name is Om and I'm a sophomore from Spring, Texas. I've been an arts columnist since Fall 2020. I'm currently looking at double majoring in Mathematics and Communications with a minor in Film Studies. My dream career is to write and direct films, but we'll see! - [Ava Peinhardt](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/ava-peinhardt/) - My name is Ava Peinhardt, and I'm a sophomore from Plano, TX majoring in Environmental Studies and potentially Geoscience. In my free time, I love watching movies, playing video games, and writing. Outside of the Trinitonian, I'm a member of Eco Allies and a frequent attendee of the Writing Hour. I really enjoy learning about - [Abby Power](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/abby-power/) - My name is Abby Power, and I am a news reporter from Kyle, Texas. This is my second semester on campus and working for the Trinitonian. I am an intended Political Science and Spanish double major. I am passionate about environmental and social justice as well as unbiased and reliable news. - [Emma Power](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/emma-power/) - My name is Emma Power and I am an International Studies and Political Science major with a minor in Spanish. My passions lie in studying methods of peaceful and diplomatic interactions among states as well as holding media corporations accountable for the presentation of information to a high level of integrity. I became a pulse - [Sarah Fridakis](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/sarah-fridakis/) - Hi! My name is Sarah Fridakis, and I am the social media coordinator for the Trinitonian. I am a first year majoring in Communications and Spanish. I work with the Track team and play on the Club soccer team as well! I’ve moved around a lot so I’ve lived in Virginia, New York, Italy, California - [Ivanna Bass Caldera](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/ivanna-bass-caldera/) - Hello! My name is Ivanna Bass Caldera and I am a first-year student from San Antonio, TX. I am undecided but am interested in majoring in communications. I enjoy listening to music, spending time outdoors, watching movies with friends, and writing. I joined the Trinitonian to help the unique voices of students and staff members - [Rachel Oliver](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/rachel-oliver/) - My name is Rachel, and I am a first-year from Austin, TX. I am tentatively double majoring in English and International Studies with a minor in Political Science, but we will see how that goes... I love reading, hiking and long walks on the beach. I am so glad I decided to join the Trinitonian, as - [Audrey Deering](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/audrey-deering/) - My name is Audrey Deering and I’m the Pulse Editor for the Trinitonian! I’m a first-year computer science and sociology double major with a minor in history. I’m also a member of Gamma Chi Delta! A fun fact about me: I am absolutely enamored with Starbucks, and if you go to the Coates Library Starbucks, - [Emma Utzinger](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/emma-utzinger/) - My name is Emma and I am a sophomore from Lockhart, Texas. I have worked at the Trinitonian since Spring 2021. I am an English major and hope to become a professor of English literature after graduating from Trinity. At Trinity, I also work for Chapel Spiritual Life and am a member of the cat - [Claire Sammons](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/claire-sammons/) - My name is Claire Sammons and I am a Anthropology and Communication double major. I have worked for the Trinitonian since fall of 2020. I became a photographer for the Trinitonian due to my love for photography as well as my interest in campus life. Post graduation from Trinity I hope to go to graduate school - [Lauren Roddis](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/lauren-roddis/) - Hi! My name is Lauren Roddis, and I am a first-year from Spokane, WA, double majoring in Communications and Political Science. I’m a big Taylor Swift fan, I love to watch movies, and I am in the Trinity Choir! I joined the Trinitonian because I believe journalism is the perfect way to bridge my passions - [Nathalie Tawa](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/nathalie-tawa/) - My name is Nathalie Tawa and I am a sports reporter for the Trinitonian. I am an International Studies major with a global health concentration on the premed track. I am passionate about sports and I love to write. I am from Houston, Texas and outside of the Trinitonian I play club and IM soccer, play piano, - [Dean Zach](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/dean-zach/) - My name is Dean and I am a copy editor for the Trinitonian. Currently, I am a sophomore English major and likely political science double-major. I am from Pearland, a suburb south of Houston. I spend most of my time inside, but I also enjoy running and going on road trips, especially in the Mountain - [Logan Crews](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/logan-crews/) - I am a junior Earth Systems Science and French double major from St. Louis, MO, with a love for journalism. Aside from the Trinitonian, I am a Chapel l Spiritual Life fellow, a co-captain of Loon-E Crew, Trinity's hip-hop dance crew, and one of Dolly Parton's biggest fans. My favorite part about being on the - [Sadie Eidson](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/sadie-eidson/) - My name is Sadie Eidson and I am in charge of running the Trinitonian website and uploading the stories, podcasts, and all kinds of other stuff we produce! I am a first-year Geoscience major and I’m considering picking up a minor in Anthropology. When I was in high school, I ran my school’s online newspaper - [Ashley Allen](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/ashley-allen/) - My name is Ashley Allen and I am a senior completing a BA in art history at Trinity University, with a minor in Medieval and renaissance Studies. I hope my words and photographs can help others appreciate art and explore new concepts. - [Marie Muzyka](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/marie-muzyka/) - Illustrator - [Sydney Bennet](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/sydney-bennet/) - Illustrator - [Nathan Darsch](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/nathan-darsch/) - Opinion Columnist - [Ashwini Vivek](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/aswini-vivek/) - Opinion Columnist - [Ana Azman](https://trinitonian.com/staff_profile/ana-azman/) - Copy Editor ## Episode - [The Umbrella ep. 07 (part two) — Trans athletics at Trinity](https://trinitonian.com/podcast/the-umbrella-ep-07-part-two-trans-athletics-at-trinity/) - In the previous episode, we heard from Ardi Saunders, a senior at Trinity University and a trans athlete who runs track and cross country. We talked about how 2022 started off with a bang as a transgender swimmer for UPenn, Lia Thomas, smashed meet records and sparked controversy over trans inclusion within sports. Now, CNN is calling - [The Umbrella ep. 07 (part one) — Lia Thomas and the trans athlete debate](https://trinitonian.com/podcast/the-umbrella-ep-07-part-one-lia-thomas-and-the-trans-athlete-debate/) - The media firestorm around UPenn swimmer Lia Thomas’ record-shattering performances at the Zippy Invitational has once again reopened the issue of transgender inclusion in sports. Just as the public began to understand the policies that allowed a transgender woman to compete on a women's swim team, the NCAA changed their protocol for transgender inclusion. In - [The Umbrella ep. 06 — Anti-transgender healthcare bills and their implications](https://trinitonian.com/podcast/the-umbrella-ep-06-anti-transgender-healthcare-bills-and-their-implications/) - This episode will mention self-harm and suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, you can call 1-800-273-8255 or text HOME to 741741. The Trans Lifeline is (877) 565-8860. 2021 has already beat 2020 when it comes to the number of anti-trans laws proposed on the state level. Anti-trans healthcare laws would ban access - [The Umbrella ep. 05 — The impact of social media on coming out](https://trinitonian.com/podcast/the-umbrella-ep-05-the-impact-of-social-media-on-coming-out/) - It’s no secret that the internet has revolutionized the way LGBTQ+ people—especially youth—interact and explore our community. More and more young people are coming out, making Generation Z the most queer generation yet. Part of this is because the use of social media has changed the game. - [The Umbrella ep. 04 — Pronouns 101](https://trinitonian.com/podcast/the-umbrella-ep-04-pronouns-101/) - In this episode, we answer listener questions about pronouns. If you have more questions or topics you want covered on The Umbrella, feel free to send them to lcrews@trinity.edu. Timestamps 1:34: Navigating having more than one pronoun 4:08: Neopronouns 7:46: Tips to remember someone's new pronouns 15:40: What to do when you mess up someone's - [The Umbrella ep. 03 — What's at stake on Nov. 3 and beyond](https://trinitonian.com/podcast/the-umbrella-ep-03-whats-at-stake-on-nov-3-and-beyond/) - Content warning: this episode discusses violence against LGBTQ people. Before the 2016 election, Donald Trump marketed himself to be an ally to the LGBTQ community. But looking back on these 4 years, has he proven that he is our friend? Looking ahead to November's election and the future of the Supreme Court, what exactly - [The Umbrella Ep. 01 — Being Black and Queer](https://trinitonian.com/podcast/the-umbrella-ep-01-being-black-and-queer/) - In our world today, LGBTQ issues are brought to light all the time, not just in the month of June. Queer people behind these issues are getting louder, more vocal, and more willing to share their stories. Trinity’s campus is no different. Join us as we follow these stories and shed even more light - [The Umbrella ep. 02 — Chosen family vs. the pandemic](https://trinitonian.com/podcast/the-umbrella-ep-02-chosen-family-vs-the-pandemic/) - Everyone has a family. But many queer people struggle with the family we’re born into—especially if that family doesn’t accept us for who we are. We can’t choose this family, but we can choose a new one as we grow and develop. It’s people you can laugh with, cry with, exist with, no questions - [Weekly Newscast — Nov. 12, 2019](https://trinitonian.com/podcast/weekly-newscast-nov-12-2019/) - [Weekly Newscast — Nov. 02, 2019](https://trinitonian.com/podcast/weekly-newscast-nov-02-2019/) - Unidentified mold-life growth and sick faculty in Chapman, changes to graduation ceremonies, IHCI Panel on "remain in mexico," new excel certification testing - [Weekly Newscast — Oct. 20, 2019](https://trinitonian.com/podcast/weekly-newscast-oct-20-2019/) - [Weekly Newscast — Oct. 06, 2019](https://trinitonian.com/podcast/weekly-newscast-oct-06-2019/) - [Weekly Newscast — Sept. 28, 2019](https://trinitonian.com/podcast/weekly-newscast-sept-29-2019/) - Community gathers for climate teach-in, 1869 Challenge marketing spurs controversy, Women's Soccer 5-2 after first home game, student first to declare new global Latinx studies major - [Weekly Newscast — Sept. 21, 2019](https://trinitonian.com/podcast/weekly-newscast-sept-21-2019/) - Ruth Taylor Theater Building floods, LuxTurn Technologies wins 5th annual Stumberg competition, new Christian A capella group introduced, ASL club aims for academic inclusion - [Weekly Newscast — Sept. 13, 2019](https://trinitonian.com/podcast/weekly-newscast-sept-13-2019/) - University policy disallows smudging practice, Dicke-Smith flood update, campus Master Plan moves forward, 3-year residential requirement remains - [Weekly Newscast — Aug. 31, 2019](https://trinitonian.com/podcast/weekly-newscast-aug-31-2019/) - Administration decides to keep Chick-fil-A at Revolve, university announces new hemp policy, MAT students take to the classroom, new assistant director for Fraternity and Sorority Life arrives - [Weekly Newscast — Sept. 7, 2019](https://trinitonian.com/podcast/weekly-newscast-sept-7-2019/) - Title IX updates, poorly planned affinity halls, flooded music building, the endowment in the face of a recession, and a PSA from TUPD - [February 25, 2019 — Trinitonian Podcast](https://trinitonian.com/podcast/february-25-2019-trinitonian-podcast/) - 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