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The Student News Site of Trinity University

Trinitonian

Renting sex toys: Safety hazard or sexual necessity?

Renting sex toys: Safety hazard or sexual necessity?

Wellness Services now rents out sex toys as part of their condom project
Barper Born-Blegg, Snooze Reporter April 4, 2024

This piece is entirely satirical as a part our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian. After the success of the Condom Project by Health and Wellness Services in partnership with the San Antonio AIDS...

New master plan aims to make Trinity really stand out

New master plan aims to make Trinity really stand out

University pinky promises construction won’t take that long
Tara Hunter-Gatherer, Predator-in-Beef April 4, 2024

This piece is entirely satirical as a part our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian. With the increasingly large number of undergrad applicants and Trinity’s recent classification as a national...

Student marries LeeRoy statue in private ceremony

Student marries LeeRoy statue in private ceremony

Anonymous student makes the ultimate lifetime commitment to Trinity mascot
Ham Gristle, Snooze Editor April 4, 2024

This piece is entirely satirical as a part our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian. On April 1, one student anonymously revealed that they married the LeeRoy statue in a small, private ceremony...

Hoodie Allen singing to crowd at concert

Bryce Vine and Hoodie Allen ring in the return of SPB’s Spring Concerts

“No Interruptions” for the Trinity students who came for the food and music
Joshua Mitra, News Reporter March 30, 2024

The return of the Student Programming Board (SPB) Spring Concert series was headlined by headliner Bryce Vine and opener Hoodie Allen on Prassel Lawn. On March 22, 330 students attended the event, fulfilling...

Remembering historical legacies

Remembering historical legacies

César Chávez and Dolores Huerta events aim to memorialize history
Monica Martinez, News Reporter March 29, 2024

On March 21, Trinity held “¡Pa’lante Siempre!”, a forum conversation moderated by Norma Elia Cantú professor of modern languages and literatures, about the legacy of César Chávez and Dolores...

The more RLS changes, the more it stays the same

The more RLS changes, the more it stays the same

Housing selection changes aim to bring about a more “cohesive” process
Samara Gerstle, News Editor March 21, 2024

This year’s housing selection process, which kicked off on March 18, will include many changes implemented by Residential Life Services (RLS). In an effort to increase the ease of the process, housing...

The student activity fee puts the ‘fun’ in funding

The student activity fee puts the ‘fun’ in funding

SGA’s distribution of an unprecedented .2 million budget for RSOs and USOs continues
Joshua Mitra, News Reporter March 21, 2024

Going into the year with a surplus of funds from years prior, the Student Government Association (SGA) at Trinity University continues to apportion funds to enhance campus life, focusing on transparency...

Synergy between living communities, color version

Students’ choice: Living communities on campus

These four dorms put a unique twist on the traditional dorm
Monica Martinez, News Reporter March 21, 2024

With room selection slated for April 1-21, the question of where to live is on students’ minds. Though some students may want the typical dorm experience, Trinity’s living communities add a twist to...

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News Brief: The new Title IX and EEO director at Trinity

Harper Horn-Clegg, News Reporter March 7, 2024

Nicole Monsibais, Trinity’s new Title IX and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) full-time coordinator, will be the second person on campus to fill the position. Monsibais will begin March 11, taking...

Laundry thief caught: Students aid in investigation

Laundry thief caught: Students aid in investigation

TUPD thanks student witnesses for their help in catching the thief
Sierra Goode, News Reporter March 7, 2024

Two weeks ago, a man entered Verna McLean Residence Hall using a student’s Tiger Card and took clothes from the lost and found. The following day, the Trinity University Police Department (TUPD) caught...

To test or not to test? Trinity’s test-optional rule

To test or not to test? Trinity’s test-optional rule

Trinity to continue their test-optional policy for applications for next three years
Monica Martinez, News Reporter March 7, 2024

With universities like Dartmouth and Yale announcing their renewed requirement for standardized testing in fall 2025, the question of what Trinity would do was up in the air. However, this January, Trinity...

Dr. Ruth J. Simmons spoke with President Beasley during a Friday keynote.

Roots Commission tells the truth about history

Researchers elucidate the university’s history with white supremacy
Sarah Fisher, Editor-in-Chief March 7, 2024

On Feb. 29 and March 1, Trinity University hosted “Rooting Trinity University’s History: Past, Present & Future,” a series of lectures and discussions that marked the culmination of a project...