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Previously on SGA: Mock Trial funding debate

The following covers the meeting on Nov. 2.

Alejandra Gerlach, Managing Editor • November 3, 2022

It is customary for one of SGA’s two faculty advisors to be present at every senate meeting; Neither advisor was in attendance on Nov. 2. Climate Check: President Danny Nguyen placed a 10-minute...

Previously, on SGA: Vending Machines, TigerThon and Res Life

The following covers the meeting on Oct. 12.

Alejandra Gerlach, Managing Editor • October 13, 2022

Climate Check: Legislative Relations Chair (LRC) Dario Leal opened climate check with an inquiry as to who he should contact after losing $12 to a vending machine in the Center for Sciences and Innovation...

CARES funding distributed to students over summer

Rachel Poovathoor • August 26, 2020

Graphic by Nadia Crawford “Everyone was affected by this in some way, right? But particularly, our students with the most financial need were affected the most,” said Eric Maloof, Vice President...

SPB announces spring concert after fall cancellation

Kathleen Creedon • February 20, 2020

Photo by Genevieve HumphreysLast Friday, Chocolate Fest brought more to students than just platefuls of sweets. Members of Student Programming Board (SPB) also announced that the canceled Fall Welcome...

Previously, on SGA: First of the Year

Kathleen Creedon • January 22, 2020

This covers the meeting on January 15.CLIMATE CHECKJunior senator Leopoldo Perez said he had heard multiple complaints about the ongoing repair of south campus piping, which he said blocks the path to...

News Brief: YCT funding

Gabriella Garriga • November 6, 2019

On Oct. 2, the Student Government Association (SGA) decided not to fund the request of Trinity’s chapter of the Young Conservatives of Texas (YCT). Articles published by conservative publications...

Beta’s fundraise for victims of domestic violence

Maria Zaharatos • November 8, 2018

The Chi Beta Epsilon sorority and its members held a Rooftop Balloon Vigil last Friday, Nov. 2, at 8 p.m. on the roof of Verna McLean Residence Hall. The event was open to all members of the Trinity community....

Previously, on SGA: The Long and Winding Meeting

Kathleen Creedon • April 26, 2018

This covers the meeting on April 23. CAMPUS CLIMATE CHECK Junior senator Julia Shults, member of the committee created to find a new First-Year Experience coordinator, asked SGA members to reach out...

International students speak out about feeling insecure without financial help

Bobby Watson • April 18, 2018

Trinity University has 141 international students from 42 different countries. This variety of backgrounds contributes to the global community at Trinity, though international students can sometimes be...

Trinity McNair Scholars react to Trump’s budget proposal

Kaylie King • October 10, 2017

Earlier this year, Trump's proposed education budget called for a decrease in spending for several programs, among them the McNair Scholars Program. The McNair Scholars Program is targeted towards students...

Previously on SGA: Funds and Fire Alarms

Kathleen Creedon • October 3, 2017

CAMPUS CLIMATE CHECK Senator Sam Afshari, junior, raised concerns that the Welcome Week concert this year may affect the funding decisions of future first-year senators next year, whose only experience...

Previously on SGA: Former Senator Edition

Kathleen Creedon • September 26, 2017

On Monday, Sept. 29, the Student Government Association meeting was called to order, and the Senate welcomed four new senators: sophomore Benjamin Gonzalez and seniors John Croxton, Lena Dennington and...