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More than writing essays: Trinity hosts annual Humanities Day

More than writing essays: Trinity hosts annual Humanities Day

Seventh Humanities Day encourages students to specialize in their passions
Monica Martinez, News Reporter November 2, 2023

Current students, alumni and faculty gathered in Mabee Auditorium for the “What can you do with a humanities degree?” panel during alumni weekend. Moderated by Kyle Gillette, acting dean for the...

Show me the money: Project HOME funds student orgs

Show me the money: Project HOME funds student orgs

SGA initiative aims to lessen student organization stress with blanket funding
Monica Martinez, News Reporter October 27, 2023

Student organizations should see a money transfer in their accounts very soon, a result of SGA’s newly-implemented Project HOME. This $61,600 initiative will assist registered student organizations (RSOs)...

Students prepare for the Mabuhay  Showcase happening on Friday, October 20th from 6:30-8:30 pm in Laurie Auditorium.

Mabuhay lives on: FSA revives cultural event

FSA to perform the interactive show for first time since 2019
Monica Martinez, News Reporter October 20, 2023

For the first time in four years, the Filipino Student Association (FSA) is holding Mabuhay in Laurie Auditorium today from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This year’s production is an interactive show modeled...

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

Reach for the sky

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

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

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

What’s the sitch with counseling services?

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

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

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

Exercise your right: Registering and remembering to vote

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

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

Just STEM things: The incident in CSI

Just STEM things: The incident in CSI

Minor explosion in CSI emphasizes the need for safety precautions
Monica Martinez, News Reporter September 21, 2023

On Thursday, Sept. 7, a group of students and staff were working in the Center for the Sciences and Innovation (CSI) Cube with a plastic injection molder, creating objects from recycled plastic. Residual...

Paletas, condoms and ending the Red Zone

Paletas, condoms and ending the Red Zone

New wellness services event discusses sexual violence on campuses
Monica Martinez, News Reporter September 15, 2023

Last Thursday, Sept. 7, wellness services and It’s On Us, a new campus organization, hosted End the Red Zone. Seventeen booths gathered on the esplanade to raise awareness about the “Red Zone,” the...

Tackling turnover: Trinity faculty make a grand exit

Tackling turnover: Trinity faculty make a grand exit

Trinity faces the challenges and possible benefits of the rotating faculty and staff
Monica Martinez, News Reporter September 7, 2023

This semester has seen the exit of numerous faculty and staff members. While this behavior is typical at most institutions, Trinity has high numbers of interim and new staff across student affairs, residential...

A look at new deans behind the scenes

A look at new deans behind the scenes

New deans allow for more communication and collaboration between departments
Monica Martinez, News Reporter August 31, 2023

On June 1, Trinity transitioned to a four-school academic system, introducing the School of Arts and Humanities, School of Science, Engineering and Mathematics, School of Social Science and Civic Engagement...

Time to reflect: Archives plan events for seniors

Time to reflect: Archives plan events for seniors

Time capsule and senior storytelling event hope to highlight student experiences
Monica Martinez, News Reporter April 27, 2023

To end the year, the university is conducting two projects with the purpose of giving graduating seniors a space to reflect on their past and share their experience at Trinity. The time capsule is a continuation...

The Chapman Center has been the site of ongoing construction during the 2022 schoolyear.

Construction, pipes and what’s coming soon

Overview of the major events and construction projects on campus this year
Monica Martinez, News Reporter April 27, 2023

At the beginning of the year, the only constant was change. Construction trucks, orange cones and yellow caution tape separated the new from the old. Cardiac Hill was closed and signs for “alternative...