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New faculty hiring processes intended to expand diversity

First-ever Trinity faculty cluster hire will add 23 tenure-track faculty members that will be connected by a research community that focuses on building inclusive communities

Abby Power, News reporter • November 10, 2022

While speaking at a Student Government Association (SGA) meeting on Oct. 19, Megan Mustain, provost and vice president for academic affairs, spoke about Trinity’s goal to hire at least 23 tenure-track...

Previously of SGA: Emergency senate funding proposal

Alejandra Gerlach, Managing Editor • November 10, 2022

Climate Check: President Danny Nguyen placed a 10-minute limit on climate check again to accommodate both the planned staff chat and an emergency senate funding proposal. Sophomore Senator Ani Siva...

Previously on SGA: Mock Trial funding debate

The following covers the meeting on Nov. 2.

Alejandra Gerlach, Managing Editor • November 3, 2022

It is customary for one of SGA’s two faculty advisors to be present at every senate meeting; Neither advisor was in attendance on Nov. 2. Climate Check: President Danny Nguyen placed a 10-minute...

Previously, on SGA: Guest-starring Sheryl Tynes, Megan Mustain and Jennifer Henderson

The following covers the meeting on Oct. 19.

Alejandra Gerlach, Managing Editor • October 20, 2022

Before the meeting, Vice President Donya Ahmadi provided nuts and chocolates for the senators and Advisor Jamie Thompson as a treat. Climate Check: President Danny Nguyen placed a 10-minute limit...

Dear Trinity: make menstrual products more accessible

Sarah Fridakis, Opinion Columnist • October 20, 2022

This year, Trinity’s Student Government Association (SGA) is implementing free menstrual product dispensers in certain bathrooms. According to sophomore senator Ella Charbonnet, SGA has ordered four...

Previously, on SGA: Vending Machines, TigerThon and Res Life

The following covers the meeting on Oct. 12.

Alejandra Gerlach, Managing Editor • October 13, 2022

Climate Check: Legislative Relations Chair (LRC) Dario Leal opened climate check with an inquiry as to who he should contact after losing $12 to a vending machine in the Center for Sciences and Innovation...

Previously on SGA: Funds for ping-pong, Presence and more

The following covers the meeting on Oct. 6.

Alejandra Gerlach, Managing Editor • October 6, 2022

Climate Check: Sophomore Senator Ani Siva opened Climate Check with an update on the on-campus minimum wage initiative, stating that the committee is looking into ways to move forward. Legislative Relations...

Previously on SGA: New Senators

The following covers the meeting on Sept. 28.

Alejandra Gerlach, Managing Editor • September 29, 2022

All Student Government Association (SGA) meetings are open to the public. One student was in attendance. President Danny Nguyen opened the meeting by welcoming the new senators for the class of 2026...

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The following covers the meeting on Sept. 21.

Alejandra Gerlach, Managing Editor • September 22, 2022

All Student Government Association (SGA) meetings are open to the public. Three first-year students were in attendance. Climate Check: Junior Senator Danae Barkocy opened climate check with a question...

EcoAllies’ Divest Trinity movement continues

Initiative persists with goals after initial rejection from Board of Trustees

Abby Power, News reporter • September 8, 2022

Last semester, EcoAllies presented its resolution to divest fossil fuels from Trinity’s endowment to the Student Government Association (SGA). With the exception of one no vote and one abstention, SGA...

Previously, on SGA: First funding requests and new senior senator

The following covers the meeting on Sept. 7.

Alejandra Gerlach, Managing Editor • September 8, 2022

All Student Government Association (SGA) meetings are open to the public. Five first-year students were in attendance. Climate check: President Danny Nguyen opened the meeting by announcing a 10-minute...

Previously, on SGA: Committees, calendars and collaborations

The following covers the meeting on Aug. 31

Alejandra Gerlach, Managing Editor • September 1, 2022

All Student Government Association (SGA) meetings are open to the public. Two first-year students were in attendance. Climate Check: Sophomore Senator Allison Waters began climate check with an update...