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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...

President Beasley and members of the Trinity community cut the ribbon at the Chapman rededication ceremony.

Trinity rededicates new Chapman Center

Chapman’s reopening reflects the values of student engagement and a liberal arts education
Eve Slemp, News Reporter August 31, 2023

From dark and mysterious halls, to now one of Trinity’s most modern and historically significant buildings, the Chapman Center turned the page to its next chapter: inviting students into its new, welcoming...

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...

President Vanessa Beasley engages in volunteer activities with other students in honor of her inauguration.

Vanessa Beasley’s first year maintains new momentum

Trinity’s 20th president and the administration reflect on the progress of the past year
Samara Gerstle, News Reporter April 27, 2023

“Fun, busy and energizing.” These were the words that Vanessa Beasley, president of Trinity, used to describe her first year on campus. Beasley accepted the position in 2022, and her arrival on...

Choir and chamber singers ring out the year

Choir and chamber singers ring out the year

Musical ensembles present “My Footprint on the World” as their final concert
Joshua Mitra, News Reporter April 27, 2023

Trinity University’s Chamber Singers and Choir capped off their musical year with their spring concert, “My Footprint on the World,” on April 25. Dozens of students involved in the concert showcased...

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...

Residential life changes the housing selection system

Residential life changes the housing selection system

Demand for City Vista apartments and North Hall complicates housing choices
Joshua Mitra, News Reporter April 20, 2023

With the high demand for residential areas such as the City Vista Apartments (CV) and North Residence Hall, creating as fair a system as possible for housing registration is a continuous challenge for...

Dr. Melody Li performs at the AAPI festival.

Festival from AAPI council rings in AAPI Heritage Month

Trinity’s AAPI council plans several events in the weeks leading up to AAPI Heritage Month
Samara Gerstle, News Reporter April 20, 2023

Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month begins May 1. To celebrate, the AAPI council and Trinity’s East Asian studies department (EAST) collaborated on the AAPI Heritage Month Festival,...