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Maria Luisa Cesar, left, is the senior policy advisor and deputy communications director for Mayor Ron Nirenberg. Cesar was one of five panelists, joined by Diego Bernal, center, Brencia Berry, George Rodriguez and Ana Sandoval to discuss local issues and politics. The event was moderated by sophomore Travis Boyd, right. photo by Amani Canada, photo editor.

#2MinuteCivics promotes upcoming elections

Bobby Watson February 21, 2018

Tigers for Liberty (TFL), Trinity Progressives (T-Prog), The Contemporary, and the off-campus organization MOVE San Antonio hosted #2MinuteCivics, a crash course in local issues, to prepare attendees...

In the construction of CSI, Trinity gained $50 million. The university plans to maintain its debt through a 30-year plan. Photo by Chloe Sonnier, staff photographer

How does Trinity handle its debt?

Bobby Watson February 15, 2018

According to Trinity's financial statements, the university gained $50 million in additional debt in connection to the construction of the Center for Sciences and Innovation. However, Trinity has a 30-year...

Graphic by Liz Day, graphics editor

Theft on campus proven to be unfounded

Bobby Watson February 15, 2018

Thirty-two thefts have been reported and filed since the beginning of fall 2017. However, most thefts reported on campus are unfounded, as many are the cause of misplaced or lost items. “A complaint...

Recovery meals are offered to students once health services diagnoses them with the flu. Meals include.  Photo by Amani Canada, photo editor

Aramark, health services work together to help sick students

Bobby Watson February 14, 2018

Influenza strain A has been extraordinarily harmful this year in comparison to past years and has been highly contagious due to a lower rate of effectiveness of the flu vaccine. “Every day in clinic...

Tuition, grants, donations fund departments

Tuition, grants, donations fund departments

Bobby Watson February 7, 2018

Trinity spent a total of $62,510,000 in academic areas for the 2016-2017 school year. Of that total, instructional services and research received $48,776,000, and academic support services received $13,734,000,...

illustration by Andrea Nebhut

What does Net Neutrality’s repeal mean for our connected campus?

Bobby Watson February 1, 2018

Since the Federal Communications Committee (FCC) repealed net neutrality last November, U.S. citizens and business analysts have speculated about how Internet Service Providers (ISPs) might react to the...

The cast of Mr. Burns rehearse before the play releases. photo by Amani Canada, photo editor

A post-apocalyptic “Simpsons” comes to Stieren Theatre

Bobby Watson January 24, 2018

In the theatre department's latest production, a mysterious electric fallout has ended modern life as we know it, yet "The Simpsons" — America's longest-running animated show and the new bedrock of...

A group of Trinity music students and alumni gather after attending the San Antonio Symphony’s MLK Day performance. Students Ana White and Ciara McDaniel (bottom row left-most and second left, respectively) were largely responsible for organizing transport and ticket purchases for many Trinity community members to attend the event. photo by Chloe Sonnier, staff photographer

San Antonio Symphony’s MLK performance a success

Bobby Watson January 18, 2018

Despite financial woes, the San Antonio Symphony carried on their concert season with a performance on Saturday, Jan. 13, and it was spectacular. The orchestra’s performance, dedicated to Martin Luther...

(From left to right) BRIAN BONDARI, DAN FORREST, CARTER PANN and FORREST PIERCE discuss the various aspects that have influenced their creative processes. A common theme between the composers’ inspirations was the importance of simple phrases used to guide their music. photo by Chloe  Sonnier, staff photographer

Celebration of Living Composers Series: Panel

Bobby Watson January 17, 2018

Unique and creative minds met on Trinity's campus, discussing their passions and inspirations both in their music as well as their lives. As part of Trinity’s Celebration of Living Composers Series,...

First-year TFL member Kurt Hardee, center-left, argued against strict gun control with Isaiah Mitchell, left, a sophomore member of the Trinity debate team. Sophomores Simone Washington, T-Prog member, and Ansh Khullar, member of the debate team, argued for stricter gun control. Photo by Chloe Sonnier, staff photographer.

Student groups hold gun control debate

Bobby Watson November 29, 2017

To spread political awareness on campus, the Trinity University Forensic Society (TUFS) and the Contemporary, a student-run online publication that focuses on public affairs, hosted a debate over gun control....

Broken glass has become an increasingly common sight on campus. There is no known cause. Illustration by Andrea Nebhut, staff illustrator.

Broken glass raises concern

Bobby Watson November 29, 2017

In the past semester Trinity’s campus has been plagued with cracked windows, shattered display cases and pathways littered with broken glass. From City Vista to Myrtle Hall to the Center for Science...

David Lesch, Ewing Halsell distinguished professor of history at Trinity, spoke about the political strife in Syria, as well as his connections to the country and its leader, Bashar al-Assad. The  Contemporary hosted Lesch on Nov. 9. 
photo by Chloe Sonnier, staff photographer

The Contemporary hosts lecture on Syria

Bobby Watson November 16, 2017

David Lesch, Ewing Halsell distinguished professor of history at Trinity, discussed his personal relationship with Bashar al-Assad "” Syria's head of state "” and his work with the Syrian refugee crisis...