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Trinity affected by nationwide Canvas data breach

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Instructure, Canvas’s parent company, shut down all servers following a cyberattack on many of its sites, Trinity Information Technology Services announced to students, faculty and staff on May 7. Service returned later the same day. Across the country, universities have reported being part of a 3.75 terabyte data breach targeting educational instituti

GUEST: Our Success Story: Cat Alliance Trinity’s addendum to ‘We shouldn’t be glorifying outdoor cats’

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“We shouldn’t be glorifying outdoor cats” was as much of a surprise to our organization as it was to the rest of campus. Admittedly, the initial reaction was one of anxiety. As the central example of the column, we feared that the criticism of feral cat colonies was also an indication of discontent with our... The post GUEST: Our Success Story: Cat Alliance

The memories are happening right now!

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When I look back at the last four years, I think about drinks at my friend’s house on East Mulberry Avenue, joking and playing card games. I think about late nights joking in the newsroom with people that I don’t just call my co-workers, but my friends. And even though the food is terrible, I... The post The memories are happening right now! first appeared o

Celebrating their achievements for a lifetime

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On the morning of May 16, Thad Heartfield and Craig Barry will walk across the graduation stage in Laurie Auditorium. Thad Heartfield is the father of Aidan Heartfield, 22, who died on July 4, 2025 in the Guadalupe River flooding. Craig Barry is the father of Braxton Barry, 22, who died on Jan. 10 of... The post Celebrating their achievements for a lifetime

From minor to major: WGSS at Trinity - Trinitonian

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Since 1989, Trinity has offered women’s and gender studies (WAGS) as a minor, and 37 years later, it is on its way to becoming a major. Though the major still requires approval from the Board of Trustees, the Faculty Assembly approved a proposal on April 17 to offer a major in women’s, gender and sexuality

Welcome Center construction makes headway

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Eight SGA members of all years were given a tour of the construction site for Trinity’s new Welcome Center and Event Hall by site leaders amidst student concerns regarding disruptions to walkways and distractions to studying. Before the tour, the SGA members were shown floor plans and informational sheets regarding the site’s progress and features... The pos

Trinity’s part in sustainability

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In honor of Earth Day, Trinity’s Sustainability Committee hosted an event displaying different conservation efforts from students, faculty and staff on April 22. Around 15 students and staff attended the event, and students and faculty presented five posters about their conservation projects on Trinity’s campus. Following the project display, Christine Drenn

GUEST: Trinity betrays its own values by denying prof tenure

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I am a Trinity alumna, class of ‘96, and have donated to this institution every single year since graduation. My daughter is also a Trinity graduate, and had Sajida Jalalzai as a professor. She described her as one of the best she ever had. The decision to deny Jalalzai tenure is a disgrace, and I... The post GUEST: Trinity betrays its own values by denying

Keep fighting the good fight

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      Every week, they’re lurking. Our reporters, columnists, photographers, editors and illustrators keep their ears to the ground for budding stories. And every time, they’ve delivered. We have a lot to be grateful for. We’ve broken several records this year, won more awards than we can even hold with four hands and broken... The post Keep f

Less choice, more expensive meal plans

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Here at Trinity, the administration takes pride in offering an education that promotes critical thinking and independent decision-making. Yay! Unless, of course, that choice involves where to eat and how much to reasonably pay. Suddenly, you and your wallet don’t get a choice. Trinity’s three-year residency requirement already restricts where students live,

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