TRU

“Stay TRU! 🤞✨🌙”

We are TRU Fam!! TRU stands for ‘The Real Us’ and was founded in Fall 2019 by three founders: Nikki Napolitano, Perla Hernandez, and Vinnoth Manikkavelu. Our fam colors are blue and white, and our logo is three stars and a crescent moon. The stars represent the three founders, and the moon symbolizes change and consistency; it has its phases but still remains the same moon, similar to how people change over time yet remain as themselves. Lastly, our fam sign is crossing your fingers, meaning “good luck” or “hoping for the best.” It’s a promise to stay TRU to yourself and the fam!

Our three core values are Trust, Truth, and Confidence:

Trust: the process, your fam, and most importantly, yourself and your capabilities

Truth: being honest, authentic, and genuine with yourself and others

Confidence: we support you in achieving your best self and having pride in your journey

Our main lines are Cringe, Oof, and Hella Kulit. Both Cringe and Oof lines were the two initial lines, with Hella Kulit joining a couple of years later in Spring 2023. TRU is a medium fam but is constantly growing, with our members having tons of different, connecting interests! And since the 45th Cabinet, we’ve had at least ONE of our TRU Besties serve as an Akbayan officer!

Outside of academics, TRU Fam values spending time with one another, no matter how near or far. On campus, you’ll find us grabbing boba, attending Akbayan events, or just hanging out. Many of us also vibe on our Discord server gaming or doing homework! Although life as a student can be hectic, it can be TRUly memorable. <3

Keep in touch with us, besties! Here’s our socials:

Instagram: @trufam_ig
Email: tru.fam.akbayan@gmail.com

“TRU to me, TRU to you, TRU TRU TRU!!!”