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Coming back to San Antonio

John Mendiola October 12, 2013

As a first-grader from Victoria, Texas, on a field trip to Sea World, I wanted someday to return to San Antonio so I could go on a date on the River Walk. Little did I know that I'd get to come to college...

Taking the road less traveled

John Mendiola October 12, 2013

If there's one thing I hope I can always say about myself, it's that I have always taken the road less traveled. This has been something that I've tried to live by, and this past year was no exception....

You can’t go wrong with Trinity

John Mendiola October 12, 2013

Let me start with a confession. While I've written a number of articles for the Trinitonian, this is the first time I'm using my real name. My senior year, I heard the paper was short-staffed and wouldn't...

Tiger volleyball team defeats Concordia in a five-set thriller to remain unbeaten in the SCAC for the year

Tiger volleyball team defeats Concordia in a five-set thriller to remain unbeaten in the SCAC for the year

John Mendiola October 12, 2013

With a 19-3 record so far this season, the Trinity volleyball team is off to a good start to complete their goal of winning conference. On Wednesday, Oct. 9, the team beat Concordia University 3-2. The...

The macro power of the microblog

John Mendiola October 4, 2013

The night of July 23, 2011, the area around the city of Wenzhou was drenched by thunderstorms. At around 8:30 p.m., bright light suddenly tore apart the darkness"”not more lightning, but an enormous...

A public art manifesto

John Mendiola October 4, 2013

I propose a project that could become a movement to change the spaces and culture of Trinity University. Disappointed that the decision-making processes concerning the forms, places and aesthetics of Trinity's...

TUPD hosts National Night Out to raise safety awareness

John Mendiola October 4, 2013

The Trinity University Police Department held its annual National Night Out event Tuesday night outside of the Bell Center. Free food and drinks, an information table and a live band were all part of this...

Light + Technology

John Mendiola October 4, 2013

In an effort to revitalize derelict buildings in the downtown area, Public Art San Antonio will continue the collection of art exhibits called X Marks the Spot in October. A few of the exhibits, created...

This Trinity Life: Job

John Mendiola October 4, 2013

"Hey, Shalli, come here! John wants to ask you some questions!" I tell Andy Moniaci that I am talking her and to please stop screaming down the McLean hallway at night. She repeatedly says, "Don't actually...

To be continued: spin-off news

John Mendiola September 28, 2013

Like with the poor, beat-up horse in my backyard, it is difficult to stop milking the cash cow when she is still laying golden eggs. When intellectual property is commercially successful, most TV, movie...

Trendy Tigers

John Mendiola September 28, 2013

Monica Clifford, Junior Interview by John Mendiola Q: How would you describe your personal style? A: Pretty eclectic. Very colorful. And obnoxious. Q: What are your favorite stores? A: Vintage Tex,...

The new trends in electronics

John Mendiola September 28, 2013

Consumer technology changes at such a rapid pace due to plentiful startups, low barriers of entry (thanks to the likes of Kickstarter and Indiegogo) and a large and lucrative market. Five years ago, the...