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The Student News Site of Trinity University

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Republicans gain control of Senate following election; TurboVote sees high student voting rate

James Godfrey November 14, 2014

Tuesday, Nov. 4, marked the general election voting day for America this year.  The election resulted in the selection of gubernatorial candidate Governor Greg Abbott, with 60 percent of the votes against...

University installs new banners across campus

Courtney Shikle November 7, 2014

Throughout campus, small banners with quotes from various professors are attached to poles near the Ruth Taylor Theater building, and outside of Mabee. The goal of these banners is to help current students...

Barry Moser exhibit comes to Trinity Special Collections

Courtney Shikle November 7, 2014

The Special Collections section of the library recently received a limited edition Pennyroyal Caxton Edition of the Holy Bible illustrated by Barry Moser, donated by philanthropists Bruce and Suzie Kovner...

Campus students form dining committee

James Godfrey November 7, 2014

The new Dining Advisory Committee, which held its first meeting this week, was formed in order to facilitate discussion regarding dining services on campus. The committee formation was spearheaded by Student...

Photo by Michael Miller

WWI special exhibit showcases history of Trinity soldiers

Mia Garza November 7, 2014

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the start the of World War I, and to commemorate this historic occasion, Trinity's Special Collections has an exhibit displaying objects from Trinity during the...

Pi Kappa Alpha Suspended

Pi Kappa Alpha Suspended for two years

Luke Wise November 7, 2014

After a Greek Council hearing last Tuesday, Oct. 28, Pi Kappa Alpha (Pike) has been suspended from campus for a two-year period.  The suspension comes following the fraternity's probationary period...

Annual Tigerfest attracts students with Midnight in Paris theme

Mia Garza November 7, 2014

Tigerfest took place at the Westin River Walk Hotel on Oct 25. This year's theme was Midnight in Paris. "Tigerfest is an annual gala that Trinity holds, presented by the Student Programming Board (SPB)....

Sexual assault forum draws student groups

James Godfrey October 31, 2014

The Student Government Association and the office of the dean of students held a forum to discuss the distinction between intoxication and incapacitation at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, in the Fiesta Room....

Social organizations continue variety of philanthropy events

James Godfrey October 31, 2014

There are 15 social fraternities and sororities on campus that organize and carry out dozens of philanthropy events and service projects throughout the year. These events help many people in need and provide...

University spirit logo changes to refresh image following trademark issues with Detroit Tigers

Courtney Shikle October 31, 2014

Trinity University released the new spirit logo for varsity athletics on Friday, Oct. 24, which will replace the former Trinity spirit logo. Trinity could not trademark the old logo due to similarities...

Coates gains large table while chairs arrive on the second floor of the library

Teddy Gajeweski October 31, 2014

After a long wait, the tables and chairs for the second floor of the library have finally arrived. The furniture was ordered in early July and was supposed to arrive on campus before the start of the term,...

Photo by Sarah Thorne.

Trinity Hosts ISIS Panel

Courtney Shikle October 31, 2014

On Wednesday, Oct. 22, Trinity's department of religion hosted a panel about the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS). The panelists were Habiba Noor, visiting assistant professor of religion; Tahir...