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Tuition continues to trend upward

Tuition continues to trend upward

Trinity costs to rise by 3.7% in the 2023-2024 school year
Joshua Mitra, News Reporter April 6, 2023

The cost of a Trinity University education has consistently risen in the past five years, with Trinity reporting a steady 3% increase in that time frame. This year was no exception, as the institution...

Go to class sick

University pushes for all students to overcome ailments and become better individuals
Boshua Bitra, News Reporter March 30, 2023

This piece is entirely satirical. Read the rest of our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian, here.  Trinity University announced a groundbreaking joint initiative by the Student Government Association...

Chartwells to introduce similar rotating dining service

Chartwells to introduce similar rotating dining service

The concept of Revolve will live on as Trinity makes the switch to new dining provider
Joshua Mitra, News Reporter March 23, 2023

Amidst Trinity’s transition from Aramark to Chartwells as dining service provider, the future of many of the food vendors with which students are familiar is up in the air. With each merchant, Chartwells...

Illustration to commemorate 1 year of the invasion

Ukraine and Russia continue to clash on the world stage

International conflict surpasses one year of fighting with no clear end in sight
Joshua Mitra, News Reporter March 9, 2023

Russian forces invaded Ukraine under the command of Russian president Vladimir Putin on Feb. 24, 2022, initiating an international conflict that has lasted for just upwards of a year. Despite initial uncertainty...

Chocolate Fest 2022. The Student Programming Board hosts Chocolate Fest every year.

Chocolate, chill vibes and clubbing come to campus

SPB focuses efforts on three big events this spring semester, starting with Chocolate Fest
Joshua Mitra, News Reporter February 23, 2023

Trinity’s Student Programming Board (SPB) aims to bring fun and accessible events to the Trinity community. This semester features three distinct events: Chocolate Fest, De-Stress Fest and 1902 Night....

Are snow days now a thing of the past?

Are snow days now a thing of the past?

In-person classes were canceled at the end of January, but classes were still in session online
Joshua Mitra, News Reporter February 16, 2023

On Jan. 30, Lorenzo Sanchez, Trinity emergency manager, emailed the entire student body to announce the cancellation of in-person classes due to winter weather. Zoom services were implemented to accommodate...

Long distance friendships: Friends here and friends there

Long distance friendships: Friends here and friends there

The dilemma of maintaining friendships when you both move away to college
Joshua Mitra, News Reporter February 9, 2023

High school presents individuals with some of the most formative experiences of their lives. Through four years of academic, social and personal highs and lows, students leave with a new perspective of...

Rachel Nolan and Dania Abreu-Torres share a laugh before the seminar.

Rachel Nolan kicks off the 2023 MAS Álvarez Seminar

First lecture from speaker slate on “Global Migration and Challenges at the U.S.-Mexico Border”
Joshua Mitra, News Reporter February 9, 2023

The Mexico, Americas and Spain (MAS) program at Trinity aims to share international perspectives with students. With San Antonio only three hours away from the U.S.-Mexico border, the MAS Álvarez Seminar...

Students lead an initiative for an Asian living community

Students lead an initiative for an Asian living community

The community is intended to be an inclusive space for sharing cultural experiences
Monica Martinez, News Reporter February 2, 2023

According to the class of 2026 admissions profile, 48.8% of first-years are in an underrepresented minority group, and of these first-years, 9.8% are Asian. With the diversity of Trinity’s students,...

TikTok access restricted at certain Texas colleges

TikTok access restricted at certain Texas colleges

The impact of Governor Abbott’s anti-TikTok executive order begins to play out for students
Joshua Mitra, News Reporter February 2, 2023

TikTok holds its spot as the number-one app for millions of people around the globe. However, some Texas students will find their access to the app limited following changes at some of the state’s largest...

Construction outside of Murchison

Facilities Services work to keep Trinity’s campus up-to-date

14.4 million dollar improvements for campus residences planned for summer
Joshua Mitra, News Reporter January 26, 2023

Facilities Services work on a number of projects to keep campus running smoothly. From the current projects regarding greenery and irrigation systems at City Vista to future plans of refurbishing Camille...

Mindy Tran Champion becomes Coordinator for Student Organizations and Leadership

Mindy Tran Champion becomes Coordinator for Student Organizations and Leadership

Student Involvement Office position taken on by Trinity alum
Joshua Mitra, News Reporter January 20, 2023

The Trinity University Student Involvement Office is dedicated to the support of students’ passions, which are reflected in Trinity’s more than 100 different student organizations. As a result, when...

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