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Supreme Court gears up for Affirmative Action ruling

Faith Ozer October 26, 2012

After her rejection from the University of Texas at Austin, Abigail Fisher brought a suit against the university claiming that the decision was based on the color of her skin. Now in front of the Supreme...

Trinity fights Monte Vista suit

Faith Ozer October 19, 2012

Although relations with the Monte Vista Historical Association have improved, Trinity continues to face a suit from neighborhood residents regarding changes made to the houses, their alternative use as...

At last Thursdays debate in the tigers Den over the Affordable Healthcare Act, senior Timothy Knoedler argues in favor of the legislations birth control mandate. Photo by Aidan Kirksey.

Debate team brings health care discourse to Trinity

Faith Ozer October 5, 2012

On Thursday, Sept. 27, Trinity's debate team hosted a debate open to the public in the Tiger's Den to debate the following resolution: The Obama Health Care Plan (Affordable Care Act) is an infringement...

Strategic plan invites community involvement

Faith Ozer October 5, 2012

Following its Labor Day debut, many faculty, staff and students are responding with both praise and critiques of the Trinity Tomorrow strategic plan. As the university looks toward the future, its community...

Crisis Management team updates Trinity emergency plan

Faith Ozer September 28, 2012

In the last month, more than four college campuses around the country received bomb threats. 80 miles north of San Antonio, the University of Texas at Austin received a bomb threat on Sept. 14, 2012....

Still pools of water, like the puddle above, are ideal places for mosquitoes to lay their eggs. Trinity is fighting the spread of mosquito-borne illness, West Nile Virus specifically, by eliminating stagnant water around campus. Photo by James Shultz.

West Nile Virus invades San Antonio, Trinity increases precautionary measures

Faith Ozer September 21, 2012

After an outbreak in Texas, West Nile Virus has finally made its way into Bexar county these past few days, even claiming a few lives. However, with the proper precautions, Trinity students are protected. After...

Seniors Frances Marshall and Leslie Butts enjoy the temperate weather while lounging between classes in the white lawn chairs provided by the urban studies department. Chairs can be found  next to Miller Fountain. Photo by Aidan Kirksey.

Campus embraces chairs provided by urban studies department

Faith Ozer September 21, 2012

White chairs provided and endorsed by the urban studies department have transformed the outdoors of Trinity University by providing a place for students, faculty and administration to relax outside. Unlike...

Executive members Carolina Lozano, Anna Van Buskirk and Avantika Krishna tell interested individuals how they can contribute to the community through participation in the E3 Initiative, a group currently seeking active organizational status on campus. Photo by Sarah Cooper.

Students found group with focus on activism

Faith Ozer September 14, 2012

The E3 Initiative, soon to be one of Trinity University's newest organizations, is meant to be a resource for students who want to do more in their community and don't know where to start. "E3 stands...

Returning students found the parking lot in front of Mabee Dining Hall was missing some of its live oaks. The trees once provided a welcome slice of shade from the sizzling Texas sun but where removed due to poor growth. Photo by Aidan Kirksey.

Trees planted on bed of asphalt and limestone removed

Faith Ozer September 14, 2012

As students came back to campus, many people began to wonder where the trees in the parking lot in front of Mabee dining hall went. Although the answer may seem simple, the answer can be found at its...

Health symposium allows students to explore careers

Faith Ozer September 14, 2012

Trinity's Study Abroad programs and International Studies department have joined to host "Symposium: Perspectives on Global Health"on Sept. 14 and 15 in the Chapman Center and will include over fine...

Murchison Tower undergoes maintenance

Faith Ozer September 14, 2012

For decades, the Murchison Bell Tower has helped Trinity students keep track of time. Much to the dismay of community members, the Murchison Bell Tower has not chimed since the beginning of this semester. The...

Administration works with banned Greek clubs

Administration works with banned Greek clubs

Faith Ozer September 7, 2012

After denying the appeals made last year by Gamma Chi Delta, the SPURS sorority, Chi Delta Tau and the Bengal Lancers, the university administration drafted a proposal outlining a reinstatement process...

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