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Presence is a program that is intended to help student organizations become more involved with their audiences on campus. The program collects information from Tiger Cards to help organizations learn more about the people attending their events. Photo by Kathleen Creedon, news editor.

Organizations check in with Presence

Cathy Terrace January 17, 2018

Student organizations now have access to register potential and current members on a new software system known as Presence, Presence, a program intended to help students manage their organizations more...

A series on accessibility

A series on accessibility

Cathy Terrace January 16, 2018

Disabilities affect many people on this campus, both chronically and temporarily. Students with disabilities have to navigate the campus in ways that many others simply don’t think about. But while inaccessibility...

One year of Trump. Graphic by Andrea Nebhut

One year of Trump

Cathy Terrace November 1, 2017

As the one year anniversary of President Trump's election rolls around, students reflect on the new administration following the surprising upset against former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. "My...

Daniel Dahlinger’s car was found vandalized in the City Vista parking garage. Along with his fraternity’s letters, a homophobic slur was keyed into the side of the vehicle. Photo by Chloe Sonnier

Homophobic slur keyed into student’s car

Cathy Terrace October 31, 2017

Shock spread through campus as student Daniel Dahlinger, junior engineering science major, shared how someone had keyed a homophobic slur into his car. The event most likely happened on Thursday, Oct....

Point: DIY or buy? DIY!

Point: DIY or buy? DIY!

Cathy Terrace October 26, 2017

Running low on funds? Don't want to use a boring store-bought costume? No worries, there's a simple solution: this Halloween, make your own costume! DIY (do it yourself) costumes sometimes get a bad rap....

"Iran in the World" allowed discussion of Iran's place in international affairs. Photo provided by Sussan Siavoshi

Trinity professor organizes conference to address Iran

Cathy Terrace October 24, 2017

In response to Trump's refusal to re-certify the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), a deal between the United States and Iran over nuclear weapons, Trinity hosted a conference over the role Iran...

Aaron Hoffman, associate professor of political science at Purdue University, was the first lecturer in the guest lecture series on terrorism. Hoffman discussed the influence of media on terrorism. photo by Chloe Sonnier

International studies colloquium addresses terrorism

Cathy Terrace October 10, 2017

Under the direction of Nanette Le Coat, professor of modern languages and literature and director of international studies, the International Studies Colloquium has chosen to focus on terrorism for the...

Students support the team at a football game during Alumni Weekend in 1995. File photo

Alumni weekend features recent changes

Cathy Terrace October 10, 2017

In an attempt to increase participation on campus during alumni weekend, the schedule for the celebration will feature several changes while maintaining more traditional aspects of the event. Hugh Daschbach,...

A group of students visit the Cave Without a Name in Boerne, Texas. photo provided by Daniel Lehrmann

Geosciences department plans semester of trips

Cathy Terrace October 3, 2017

This semester, the geosciences department will offer a variety of experiential learning opportunities for students interested in the field. "We try to have field trips in virtually every class we teach....

Students listen to Katherine Hewitt, coordinator of Wellness Services, in a public Body Project training session hosted Friday, Sept. 29. photo by Chloe Sonnier

The Body Project returns to campus

Cathy Terrace October 3, 2017

This year, members of Trinity sororities will partake in the Body Project, a group initiative that promotes healthy body image on campus. Last year, there were roughly 50 workshop attendants and 15 peer...

Photo by Amani Canada

Trinity explores new on-campus dining options

Cathy Terrace September 26, 2017

Earlier this month, Gary Logan, vice president for finance and administration, sent an email announcement to students, staff and faculty regarding the administration's efforts to explore different food...

graphic by Tyler Herron

Trinity pushes forward with retention policies

Cathy Terrace September 19, 2017

As in past years, rumors concerning large numbers of students being placed on academic probation have arisen. As a new semester rolls around, Trinity has rolled out several strategies in an attempt to...