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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,...

Renting out Trinity: the pro’s and con’s of renting out Laurie Auditorium

Caleb Franzmann February 1, 2013

After the economic downturn, commercial events at Laurie Auditorium nearly came to a halt, but now more productions are coming to campus. "We saw a significant downturn in commercial bookings during the...

Bell Center bollards remain erect despite ASR resolution

Jeremy Keys January 25, 2013

The bollards intended to block vehicle access behind the Bell Center are still standing in spite of a November Assocation of Student Represenatatives  resolution that stipulated their removal, and they...

CSI construction enters phase three and brings new cafe to campus

Jeremy Keys January 25, 2013

The construction of the Center for Sciences and Innovation is currently on schedule for completion by the spring of 2014, according to John Greene, director of campus planning and sustainability. The CSI...

ASR’s Town Hall pushes curriculum changes forward

Rachel Puckett January 25, 2013

On Monday, Dec. 1, the Association of Student Representatives hosted a town hall meeting for students to discuss the most recent proposal in the ongoing curricular review with a panel of faculty and staff...

Construction makes Hildebrand a one-way street

Caleb Franzmann January 25, 2013

Hildebrand Avenue is now a one-way eastbound street from U.S. 281 to N. New Braunfels Avenue to accommodate a $15.5 million flood control and roadway improvement project initiated by the city of San Antonio. The...

Provisions on Demand, located next to Mabee Dining Hall, started selling pregnancy tests two weeks ago in an effort to give students options. Photo by Sarah Cooper

P.O.D. diversifies merchandise, starts selling pregnancy tests

Caleb Franzmann November 30, 2012

Two weeks ago Provisions on Demand (P.O.D.) began selling pregnancy tests for $6.59. According to Miguel Ardid, director of dining services, offering pregnancy tests in the P.O.D. is part of the new...

Winter break extends seven days longer than last year

Carlos Anchondo November 30, 2012

This winter break, Trinity students have seven more days than the previous year. For 2012-13, the last day of fall finals is Thursday, Dec. 13, and the first day of spring classes is Wednesday, Jan. 16....