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A member of the San Antonio community voices her opinion during the Darwin Day debate held in a Northrup classroom. Photo by Aidan Kirksey.

Trinity’s “Darwin Day” celebration sparks evolution discussion

Jeremy Keys February 22, 2013

As a tribute to the founder of the modern theory of evolution, Trinity hosted the 2013 Darwin Day celebration in Northrup's basement lecture hall from on Tuesday, Feb. 12 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The...

Kelsea Yarbrough, TigerTV floor manager, looks on as ASR presidential candidates Megan Smith and Justin Adler respond to questions posed by Sean Solis, ASR vice president, at the debates Wednesday, Feb. 20. Photo by Sarah Cooper.

ASR debate answers some questions but raises others

Sonam James February 22, 2013

On Wednesday, Feb. 20, Tiger TV hosted a debate between the Association of Student Representatives' presidential candidates Justin Adler and Megan Smith. The debate was moderated by vice president...

Tire ruts remain outside of Northrup after the San Antonio fire department conducted a fire equipment accessibility test, attempting to drive a fire truck near upper campus buildings during winter break. Photo by Anh-Viet Dinh.

Fire equipment access plan changes campus landscape

Caleb Franzmann February 22, 2013

Trinity campus is set for changes after the City of San Antonio declined the original fire equipment access plan for the Center for the Sciences and Innovation project. After the decline of the original...

Allegations involving members of service fraternity reveal internal strife

Tommie Ethington February 22, 2013

Following informal allegations of bullying, harassment and hazing relating to a personal issue involving sophomore Leanne Stepchinski and juniors Allie Trigoso and Megan Smith, three individuals associated...

Guest lecturer discusses the legalization of organ sales

Jeremy Keys February 22, 2013

Last Thursday, Feb. 14, Trinity hosted a guest lecture delivered by James Stacey Taylor, a professor of philosophy at the College of New Jersey, on the topic of legalization of free markets for organs....

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....