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‘Don’t limit yourself’

Joy Areola chats SGA, being a senior and balancing all her endeavors

Lauren Roddis, Pulse Editor • March 20, 2025

She’s a track and field student-athlete, a member of SPURS Sorority, an admissions office intern, a referee for intramural sports and the vice president of the African Student Association. Oh, and she’s...

Previously, on SGA: KRTUfest and AMA trip funded

Adom Richards, Opinion Columnist • March 20, 2025

The following covers the meeting on March 19. CLIMATE CHECK First-year Senator John De Hoyos brought the new Trinity policy on transgender athletes to SGA’s attention. Senators acknowledged that...

Altitude funded $11,297.17 for tournament

Adom Richards, Opinion Columnist • February 27, 2025

FUNDING REQUESTS The Trinity University Forensics Society requested $5,168.81 to attend the National Debate Tournament in Spokane, Wash. Trinity is one of the only schools of its size that attends the...

Previously, on SGA: Upperclassmen to live in 4th floor McLean

Adom Richards, Opinion Columnist • February 20, 2025

STAFF CHATS Senior strategist and project manager Michelle Bartonico presented the new Workday student portal to SGA. Trinity will fully transition from TigerPAWS to Workday Student on March 17. Bartonico...

The Student Funds have dwindled

Trinity’s Student Government Association announces changes in future funding

Katie Amdur, News Editor • January 30, 2025

On Dec. 5, the Student Government Association announced dramatic changes to how various student organizations will be funded next year. These changes come after leftover pandemic era funds have finally...

Previously on SGA: Vulture in Beze/Herndon

The following covers the meeting on Nov. 20.

Al Stubblefield, Arts Reporter • November 21, 2024

CLIMATE CHECK First-year Senator John De Hoyos brought up students’ concerns over rodents and vultures in Albert Herff-Beze Residence Hall and Harold D. Herndon Residence Hall. The vulture, which Senator...

Previously, on SGA: SGA reflects on current semester

The following covers the meeting on Nov. 13.

Al Stubblefield, Arts Reporter • November 14, 2024

CLIMATE CHECK First-year Senator Sydney Barner mentioned concerns from a student over the lack of lighting on the pathway from Murchison Hall to lower campus. Since most of the lighting is from Murchison’s...

Previously, on SGA: University archivist shares crazy stories

The following covers the meeting on Nov. 6.

Samara Gerstle, Managing Editor • November 14, 2024

CLIMATE CHECK First-year Senator Nellie Clark updated SGA on her plan to meet with Brandi Jones, vice president for people, culture and community, to increase involvement with the San Antonio community....

Previously on SGA: Loon-E Crew and Uniforms

The following covers the meeting on Oct. 30.

Al Stubblefield, Arts and Entertainment Reporter • November 7, 2024

The SGA members dressed in Halloween costumes in honor of the meeting falling on the eve of Halloween. Climate Check First-year Senator Pilar Mier reached out to Trey Dunn, TigerCard Coordinator, who...

Previously on SGA: Sophomore Senator Vacancy Filled

The following covers the meeting on Oct. 23.

Al Stubblefield, Arts Reporter • October 24, 2024

CLIMATE CHECK Junior Senator Sabrina Cinque requested updates on Residential Life and the City Vista gym. President Joy Areola said Residential Life is switching to a new program for housing selection...

“Senators are students too”

Senators reassure students who are concerned about funding transparency

Monica Martinez, News Reporter • October 17, 2024

With 112 registered student organizations (RSOs), many students approach Student Government Association (SGA) for funding, but SGA also has limits to how much they can approve. SGA is an elected body...

Previously on SGA: Celebrations of Diwali and Yule Ball funded

The following covers the meeting on Oct. 16.

Al Stubblefield, Arts Reporter • October 17, 2024

CLIMATE CHECK First-year Senator Nellie Clark stated that Chapman Center markers are being replaced following previous concerns. Senior Senator Johny Kousa remarked that one of the study rooms in the...