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We need to talk about intimate partner violence

We need to talk about intimate partner violence

Samara Gerstle, Managing Editor October 3, 2024

*Content warning: sexual violence This week, Natasha Trethewey, poet and memoirist, visited Trinity University to read and discuss her work. Her pieces encompass many topics, but she focuses on two...

 Nicholas Kristoff, Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist

Maverick lecturer encourages students to make their mark

Journalist Nicholas Kristof discusses open dialogue in other countries and the need for it here
Samara Gerstle, Managing Editor September 26, 2024

Nicholas Kristof, two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times columnist and author, spoke in Laurie Auditorium for the 14th annual Maverick Lecture on Sept. 19. He also gathered a handful of students...

Your imposter syndrome could be telling you something

Your imposter syndrome could be telling you something

Samara Gerstle, Managing Editor September 26, 2024

This week, I wrote my first article as managing editor. It was in the section I worked in for two years; it was simple event coverage of the Nicholas Kristof lecture on Sept. 19 — something so familiar...

Previously, on SGA: Brushing up on the Bylaws

Previously, on SGA: Brushing up on the Bylaws

The following covers the meeting on Sept. 4.
Samara Gerstle, Managing Editor September 5, 2024

Before beginning the meeting, Senior senator Harrison Tinker took attendance and President Joy Areola welcomed everyone back. She went on to introduce the agenda, and opened the floor to senators for climate...

When is it my turn to get a washing machine?

When is it my turn to get a washing machine?

Can we please change something in the housing selection that will actually change the housing selection
Samara Gerstle, News Editor April 11, 2024

Like so many other students these past couple of weeks, I’ve been running around trying to stay on top of the housing process. As a rising junior, finally living in a City Vista apartment was the goal....

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...

TU Complaints: Where do we draw the line?

TU Complaints: Where do we draw the line?

In the face of anger, the owner defends their new account
Samara Gerstle, News Editor November 2, 2023

For the past month, grievances ranging from the lack of forks in Mabee to accusations bordering on Title IX territory students have posted anonymously through the Instagram account TU Complaints. Since...

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...

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,...

Thomas and Lightner Halls are due to be renovated this summer.

Thomas Residence Hall renovations aim to bring dorms up to new standards

Renovations, which will extend to Lightner Hall, include new furniture and carpet
Samara Gerstle, News Reporter April 13, 2023

Trinity University will begin renovations on Bruce Thomas Hall and Camille Lightner Hall this summer, putting rising sophomores on track to live in revamped rooms. The process will begin the day after...

Proposition A: Your vote matters more than you think

Proposition A: Your vote matters more than you think

Trinity students discuss Proposition A and the importance of voting in local elections
Samara Gerstle, News Reporter April 6, 2023

Municipal elections will be held in every county in Texas on May 6. Within the San Antonio city limits, citizens will be voting for mayor and their district’s seat on city council on the same ballot....

Latinx Leadership events plan to pop the “Trinity bubble”

Latinx Leadership events plan to pop the “Trinity bubble”

The class hosts five events this spring to spread Latinx culture and connect students
Samara Gerstle, News Reporter March 23, 2023

Latinx Leadership’s lotería night on March 8 rang in the first of five events planned to take place in upcoming weeks. The class is hosting a Kickball Carne Asada on March 31, a leadership summit on...