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Sophomores and members of Iota Chi Rho Clayton Ford and Darin Feagins carry first-year William Freeman toward Miller Fountain for his honorary dunk in the water, as per Bid Day tradition. Photo by Anh-Viet Dinh.

Bid Day numbers decline in 2013 active class

Jeremy Keys February 15, 2013

The size of the bid pool for fraternities and sororities decreased this spring from past years due to a variety of interrelated factors, according to Greek leaders and university administrators. According...

Junior Helene Nepomuceno is a research student in Jonathan King's lab, whose work involves understanding the physiology of epithelial cell junctions. Photo by Anh-Viet Dinh.

Departments see increase in research funding

Jeremy Keys February 15, 2013

Several departments on Trinity's campus have reported funding increases over the past few academic years despite dwindling research funds and increased national competition for both institutional and...

Job market stronger for Class of 2013

Caleb Franzmann February 15, 2013

While the recession made employment a challenge for many college graduates, employment rates are trending upwards for 2013 graduates both nationwide and specifically for Trinity. Employment prospects for...

Trinity kicks off celebration of Women’s History Month with screening of “Invisible War”

Lauren Wilks February 15, 2013

March is nationally recognized as Women's History Month, and Trinity University's Women's History Month committee is organizing 10 official events from mid-February through the end of March. This year,...

Graphic by Caroline Jakubowski

Concert for the Cure raises questions

Faith Ozer February 8, 2013

Following a heated debate, the Association of Student Representatives approved a funding request for transportation to and from Concert for the Cure, leading to questions regarding the privileges afforded...

Photo by Sarah Cooper

Honor Code changes await administration approval

Jeremy Keys February 8, 2013

Members of the Trinity University Honor Council recently drafted, submitted and received approval for for a number of changes to the university Honor Code, including changes to the number of sitting...

Immigration reform causes campus conversation

Jeremy Keys February 8, 2013

A renewed bipartisan movement to reform U.S. immigration law appeared recently in the Senate and White House, as President Obama has moved to make immigration reform a top priority for his second term....

Organizations shift to calendar year election cycle

Caleb Franzmann February 8, 2013

The Association of Student Representatives, Greek Council, Trinity Diversity Connection and Trinity University Volunteer Action Community moved their officer election timelines closer to the calendar year...

Photo by Aidan Kirksey.

Gun control discussion moves into state-wide and campus environment

Jeremy Keys February 1, 2013

The issue of gun control has recently reappeared in  national conversation after a series of shootings, bringing state-wide and campus-focused attention to the issue of gun control. This renewed push...

Suspended Greeks submit reinstatement plans to CCI

Caleb Franzmann February 1, 2013

The currently sanctioned Greek organizations, the Bengal Lancers, Gamma Chi Delta, SPURS, and Chi Delta Tau turned in their proposals for reinstatement during January. The proposals will be reviewed by...

Plans for student activity period continue for spring

Caleb Franzmann February 1, 2013

Earlier this week, a special committee met to begin working out the kinks of the student activity block. "We have only had one meeting and we just went over basics like the purpose of the committee, goals,...

Strategic plan headed to board of trustees for review

Faith Ozer February 1, 2013

Following two years of drafting and university-wide collaboration, the board of trustees will review and vote on the strategic plan at their closed-door meeting on Feb. 22. According to Lisa Jasinski,...