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TU Student Ambassadors shoot video for Duckapalooza

Cassandra Watson January 24, 2014

Last Friday, Student Ambassadors, faculty, staff, and students from other campus groups (including tour guides and the HOPE Hall residence) met at the Miller fountain to participate in filming the promotional...

"Should a Professor Be Devoted" Lecture. 
Daniel Gordon, professor of history at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and interim dean of the Commonwealth Honors College

Lecturer David Gordon weighs research versus teaching

Luke Wise December 6, 2013

Visiting professor Daniel Gordon of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, recently gave a lecture regarding the issue of teaching and research and how a professor should approach the issue. Exploring...

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Trinity’s Doctor Who Society celebrates program’s 50th

James Godfrey December 6, 2013

The popular British Broadcasting Channel program Doctor Who celebrated its 50th anniversary two weekends ago on Nov. 23, setting the record for the largest international multi-cast ever run, and celebrating...

CCI convenes focus group

Sonam James December 6, 2013

Trinity has been conducting focus groups in order to gauge students' opinions about topics including student presence at campus lectures and the concept of a co-curricular transcript. The focus groups...

Greek life elects new officers, now in shadow period

Carlos Anchondo December 6, 2013

On Monday, Nov. 25, the Greek Council elected a new set of officers for the next calendar year. Leading Greek life will be Men's Co-Chair John Pederson and Women's Co-Chair Sarah Gambell. Pederson, a...

Political writer and activist Naomi Wolf gave the 2013 Maverick Lecture in Trinity’s Stieren Theater on November 19. In her presentation, titled “Public Liberty, Private Liberty: When the State Tries to Get into your Private Business,” she spoke to a full house on current topics including personal privacy, government power and control, as well as national/world security. Photo by Matthew Brink.

Naomi Wolf discusses state of U.S. liberties

Sonam James December 6, 2013

Naomi Wolf noted author and activist, spoke as a part of the Trinity University Maverick Lecture Series on Nov. 19. She presented a lecture entitled "Public Liberty, Private Liberty: When the State Tries...

CPS Automated Demand saves energy

Luke Wise November 22, 2013

In conjunction with CPS Energy, Trinity University joined other institutions by agreeing to conserve energy over peak seasons last summer. The program, CPS Automated Demand, helped the school conserve...

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Departments relocate with student needs paramount

James Godfrey November 22, 2013

This semester marks the first year that major offices on campus inhabit new locations after several moves this past year. Various offices on campus were relocated to make space for the admissions office...

Student Government Association funds 57 percent of student requests

Sonam James November 22, 2013

The Student Government Association, formerly known as the Association of Student Representatives, ended funding requests for this semester. This semester there was a 33 percent increase in the amount of...

University website redesigned with competition in mind

Sonam James November 22, 2013

On Nov. 8,  Trinity University updated its website to be more user friendly and to attract prospective students. The updated website is meant not only to attract visitors, but also to fix any problems...

B-Cycle program explored by Association of Student Representatives

Luke Wise November 15, 2013

The Association of Student Representatives (ASR) is looking to bring the citywide program, B-Cycle, to Trinity University in the near future. The rental bike system has over 52 stations throughout San...

Desired job field weighs on double vs. single major debate

Cassandra Watson November 15, 2013

All college students learn to grapple with the optimal way to organize their courses into a neat and tidy major or minor. Choosing the best possible combination "“ the major/minor, double major, major/double...