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Michael Fischer is the inaugural Janet S. Dicke Professor in Public Humanities. photo by Chloe Sonnier

Michael Fischer earns inaugural distinction

Cathy Terrace September 19, 2017

Trinity University recently appointed Michael Fischer, professor of English, the first Janet S. Dicke Professor in Public Humanities. According to a Sept. 8 press release from the office of university...

Many San Antonio gas stations ran out of gas daily due to a high demand after Hurricane Harvey hit Texas. Photo by Kathleen Creedon

Rumors of gas shortage incite frenzy

Cathy Terrace September 12, 2017

This past week, Texas faced extreme gas shortages and long lines at fill up stations around the state. Following Hurricane Harvey, rumors spread that gas would run out. Though no evidence was supported...

The residential life staff clarified that no unusual methods of surveillance are being used to keep an eye on students living at the City Vista apartment complex. Illustration by Yessenia Lopez

Residential Life dispels rumors of hyper-surveillance at City Vista

Cathy Terrace September 12, 2017

Students living at City Vista may be concerned by rumors circulating regarding the use of camera surveillance to catch students committing policy violations. Though one incident did occur this summer,...

Sophomore Emily Bourgeois speaks at the teach-in, an event created to help students better understand how Senate Bill 4 will affect Trinity. Photo by Chloe Sonnier

Students organize teach-in, educate campus on effects of SB4

Cathy Terrace September 5, 2017

Trinity students staged a teach-in to oppose Senate Bill 4, or SB4, which is more commonly known as the "˜show me your papers' bill. The event was held on Friday, Sep. 1, the same day the bill was supposed...

This year, the campus welcomes six new assistant professors. File photo

Trinity hires six assistant professors this fall

Cathy Terrace August 30, 2017

As fall semester rolls around, Trinity welcomes new professors to its faculty. According to an email from Duane Colthrop, assistant vice president for curriculum and faculty development, the administration...

File photo

Campus Master Plan moving on despite student response to changes

Cathy Terrace August 23, 2017

In the spring semester of 2017, the university issued a news release regarding its pursuit of a National Historic Designation. This announcement came alongside the completion of the Campus Master Plan,...

Illustration by Yessenia Lopez.

New year, renewed spirit

Cathy Terrace August 23, 2017

As a new semester rolls around, campus leaders look for new ways to foster a more involved student experience. This initiative has led to the creation of an ad hoc spirit committee, whose goal is to foster...

Photo by Allison Wolff

Changes due for the Accommodated Testing Center

Cathy Terrace August 17, 2017

Trinity University provides many resources for students with disabilities. One of these is the Student Accessibility Services office (SAS), which aims to improve the effort to support disadvantaged students....

Graphic by Tyler Herron.

Trinity welcomes most competitive incoming class

Cathy Terrace August 17, 2017

As fall semester rolls around, Trinity gets ready to welcome a new class of first-years "” and the class of 2021 already stands out, both in size and academics. "This was the largest applicant pool...