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Laundry thief caught: Students aid in investigation

Laundry thief caught: Students aid in investigation

TUPD thanks student witnesses for their help in catching the thief
Sierra Goode, News Reporter March 7, 2024

Two weeks ago, a man entered Verna McLean Residence Hall using a student’s Tiger Card and took clothes from the lost and found. The following day, the Trinity University Police Department (TUPD) caught...

Kia Soul on campus

Kia Boyz take over Trinity

TikTok trend arouses Kia Soul thefts around campus
Pao Mendoza, News Reporter April 13, 2023

TikTok’s recently trending “Kia challenge” encourages crimes against Kia owners by breaking in and hotwiring their cars. This social media trend seems to have made its way to Trinity’s campus beginning...

Why we dont need TUPD

Why we don’t need TUPD

Colin Houston, Opinion Columnist February 9, 2023

The time to have hard conversations about the police is now. It was also five, 10, 20 and 100 years ago, but they need to happen now because the same things keep happening. Less than a month ago, five...

TUPD email warns of drugged drinks at off-campus parties

TUPD email warns of drugged drinks at off-campus parties

Greek life policies, including the Safer Parties Initiative, aim to ensure the health and safety of student at their events
Monica Martinez, News Reporter October 6, 2022

On Wednesday Sept. 21, the Trinity University Police Department (TUPD) sent out a community alert about reports of students possibly being drugged at off-campus parties through their drinks. TUPD also...

Trinitys Emergency Blue Light System.

Not Just Blue Lights: How Trinity keeps students safe

TUPD offers resources to help students feel secure on campus
Monica Martinez, News Reporter September 8, 2022

On college campuses across the United States, blue light emergency poles are a common sight. These tall looming poles are a very public indicator that a college campus advocates for student safety. Each...

Campus resources: Mental health emergency support

Campus resources: Mental health emergency support

What support is available for on-campus students during a mental health emergency
Cheyanne McDaniel, Pulse Reporter April 7, 2022

Emergency support for mental health crises is available 24 hours a day for students when on campus. Mental health crises can vary greatly from person to person but are typically classified as any situation...

TUPD Assistant Chief arrested for allegedly soliciting prostitution

TUPD Assistant Chief arrested for allegedly soliciting prostitution

Pete Perez was arrested at 5 p.m. on Thursday by the San Antonio Police Department
Dana Nichols, Editor-in-Chief September 17, 2021

Pete Perez, Assistant Chief of the Trinity University Police Department, was arrested at 5 p.m. on Thursday by the San Antonio Police Department for allegedly soliciting prostitution. Upon his arrest,...

9/18 News briefs

9/18 News briefs

Dana Nichols September 18, 2020
Construction on Oakmont completed by Sept. 12 and more rounds of COVID-19 testing to come.
Previously, on SGA: Talk About Brief!

Previously, on SGA: Talk About Brief!

Kathleen Creedon February 27, 2020

The following covers the meeting on Feb. 26.CLIMATE CHECKSophomore Oliver Chapin-Eiserloh said there are many men's restrooms on campus without urinal dividers, which may be unfavorable to some students....

christianjbrewster.wordpress.com Photo credit: Oliver Chapin-Eiserloh

Student complaints spark Sobering Unit concerns

Jolie Francis November 7, 2019
Resurfaced assault accusation at the detox center leads to investigation, no conclusion
Is Trinity a private institution or an open campus?

Is Trinity a private institution or an open campus?

Jolie Francis September 28, 2019
Staff explains how the university acts as both
Photo credit: Andrea Nebhut

Reflecting on TUPD’s presence, purpose

Maria Zaharatos April 11, 2019
Students, staff and TUPD officers react to WaPo article that suggests college campuses do not need private police

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