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

Climate Changed takes over Trinity parking

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

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

New chaplain, new perspective: The assistant chaplain returns

New chaplain, new perspective: The assistant chaplain returns

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

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

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...

Programs on campus give mental health resources to students

Programs on campus give mental health resources to students

Mental Wellness Initiative funds mental health resources and counseling services
Eve Slemp, News Reporter September 21, 2023

Through the Mental Wellness Initiative, more programming, resources, student peer health educators, events and organizations will populate Trinity’s campus. Such implementation includes MANUAL, a new...

The death of diversity: DEI offices banned

The death of diversity: DEI offices banned

As DEI at public universities suffer, Trinity’s remains
Joshua Mitra, News Reporter September 21, 2023

On June 14, Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill that aims at taking down Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) practices and offices at public universities, prohibiting them starting in 2024. The bill also...

Top 20 best liberal arts college in US: #19 Trinity University

Top 20 best liberal arts college in US: #19 Trinity University

Trinity is now ranked on the national level, validating the value of the Trinity degree
Eve Slemp, News Reporter September 15, 2023

Trinity rose in rankings overnight to the 19th best liberal arts college in the U.S. This rise compares us with similarly prestigious institutions, and gives Trinity recognition for its academic excellence...

Adobe gone: Program privileges taken away

Adobe gone: Program privileges taken away

Adobe products at Trinity are now restrained to computer labs after raise in price
Joshua Mitra, News Reporter September 15, 2023

Trinity University is no longer extending Adobe Creative Cloud rights to students for their personal devices as of this year. The change has already been enacted following a committee decision, with the...

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...

New Student Dining Advisory Committee uplifts students’ voices in dining services

New Student Dining Advisory Committee uplifts students’ voices in dining services

Students work behind the scenes to ensure quality food across Trinity’s campus
Eve Slemp, News Reporter September 7, 2023

The Student Dining Advisory Committee (SDAC) was established last spring as a way to promote student voices in dining. This committee is composed of a variety of students with different dietary needs in...

A student checks into Mabee Dining Hall using the new smart kiosks.

Chartwells continues cooking up change

Sustainability and accessibility are at the forefront of Chartwells’ ongoing assimilation
Joshua Mitra, News Reporter August 31, 2023

The incoming reviews of Chartwells have been largely favorable, allowing Trinity’s new dining provider to focus on long-term goals of being eco-friendly and accommodating. Despite plans for Chartwells...

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...