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Previously, on SGA: It's About New York Times

Previously, on SGA: It’s About New York Times

Kathleen Creedon February 12, 2020

The following covers the meeting on Feb. 5.Adviser David Tuttle recognized president Claire Carlson, junior, as she was never officially honored as the new SGA president. He acknowledged her hard work...

Grade appeal policy change intended to streamline process

Grade appeal policy change intended to streamline process

Neha Kumar January 30, 2020
SGA votes in favor of making appeal process accessible
Previously, on SGA: No More NYT?

Previously, on SGA: No More NYT?

Kathleen Creedon January 23, 2020

This covers the meeting on Jan. 22.CLIMATE CHECKSophomore senator Esther Omegba said she had a friend from another university who sent her a presentation on a campaign to get locks for electric scooters...

Previously, on SGA: First of the Year

Previously, on SGA: First of the Year

Kathleen Creedon January 22, 2020

This covers the meeting on January 15.CLIMATE CHECKJunior senator Leopoldo Perez said he had heard multiple complaints about the ongoing repair of south campus piping, which he said blocks the path to...

News Brief: SGA Semester Funding

Jolie Francis November 20, 2019

The Student Government Association (SGA) is in charge of distributing a portion of the student activity fee, made up of the $150 that each student pays each semester. The money is dolled out through funding...

SGA should be more consistent allocators

SGA should be more consistent allocators

Editorial Board November 14, 2019

In Fall 2009, Trinity’s Association of Student Representatives (ASR), known to us today as SGA, absorbed the duties of the Student Finance Board, a group that comprised students and faculty members...

Previously, on SGA: Three Hours Later...

Previously, on SGA: Three Hours Later…

Kathleen Creedon November 7, 2019

The following covers the three-hour-long meeting on Nov. 6.CLIMATE CHECK Sophomore senator Noor Rahman expressed frustration about the new reserved parking spots in Prassel Garage. Junior senator Claire...

News Brief: YCT funding

Gabriella Garriga November 6, 2019

On Oct. 2, the Student Government Association (SGA) decided not to fund the request of Trinity’s chapter of the Young Conservatives of Texas (YCT). Articles published by conservative publications...

Previously, on SGA: Field Trip!

Previously, on SGA: Field Trip!

Kathleen Creedon October 24, 2019

This covers the meeting on Oct. 23. CLIMATE CHECK Sophomore senator Ben Falcon asked about the change to merit aid scholarships that was announced that morning by Eric Maloof, vice president for enrollment...

News Brief: SGA and Zipcar

Gabriella Garriga October 17, 2019

This year, Trinity promoting Zipcar to students on campus to incentivize the company to keep its services on campus. Zipcar is a car-sharing program that enables people to rent out a car, paying by the...

Previously, on SGA: And Then There Was One (Position Left Open in the Cabinet)

Previously, on SGA: And Then There Was One (Position Left Open in the Cabinet)

Kathleen Creedon October 14, 2019

The following covers the meeting held on Oct. 9.SGA has filled all open senator positions, as well as the vice president position. Sophomore Oliver Chapin-Eiserloh and senior Theresa Ho join as senators,...

Previously, on SGA: Tables Have Turned

Previously, on SGA: Tables Have Turned

Kathleen Creedon October 3, 2019

The following covers the meeting on Oct. 2. ELECTION DECISIONS President Tinker explained that both the election for sophomore senators and the election for senior senators ended in a tie. Since Tinker...