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Previously, on SGA: TUSA and Greek Council funding proposals

Previously, on SGA: TUSA and Greek Council funding proposals

Evelyn Ragsdale, Arts Reporter April 18, 2025

The following covers the meeting on April 16. CLIMATE CHECK First-year Senator Pilar Mier commented that many students are confused about the recent meal plan changes, specifically the allocation...

MADELYN STOVALL transitions into SGA Vice President after finding passion in finances.

Meet the new SGA

Monica Martinez, News Reporter April 10, 2025

Omar Ratrut, junior political science major, and sophomore Madelyn Stovall, sophomore political science major, are the new president and vice president for the 2025-2026 school year. Each class also got...

Previously, on SGA: Funding for USOs and trans policy letter

Previously, on SGA: Funding for USOs and trans policy letter

The following covers the meeting on April 9.
Evelyn Ragsdale, Arts Reporter April 10, 2025

FUNDING REQUESTS In their presentation, Trinity Diversity Connection requested a total of $37,565 for the 2025-2026 year. The presenters stressed that TDC has emphasized fiscal responsibility over the...

Joy Areola poses for a headshot.

‘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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...