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Renovated Skyline Room open for business

Editorial Staff October 26, 2012

After months of construction and minor delays, the Skyline Dining Room reopened last Saturday, Oct. 20, with special programming, put on by the Student Programming Board, featuring comedian Matt Baker. The...

Cuellar blasts partisan politics

Cuellar blasts partisan politics

Carlos Anchondo October 26, 2012

Henry Cuellar, a United States congressman who represents the 28th district of Texas, spoke to a crowd of approximately 30 people on Monday, Oct. 22, in Northrup 040. Ana Price, acting as the president...

Alumni support terminology changes

Carlos Anchondo October 26, 2012

John Grace, one of five alumni sponsors for the Bengal Lancers fraternity, was intrigued to learn that Trinity is now reverting back to the terms "fraternity" and "sorority" to describe those organizations...

Education advisers spar over funding

Jeremy Keys October 26, 2012

Education advisers to the 2012 presidential candidates, President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney, met on Monday, Oct. 15 at Columbia University's Teachers College for a 90-minute debate...

Fraternity and sorority life adjusts to new recruitment schedule

Faith Ozer October 26, 2012

Despite rumors to the contrary, Briana McGlamory, coordinator of fraternity and sorority life, confirmed that there have not been any incidents of dirty or underground rushing reported to Campus and Community...

Supreme Court gears up for Affirmative Action ruling

Faith Ozer October 26, 2012

After her rejection from the University of Texas at Austin, Abigail Fisher brought a suit against the university claiming that the decision was based on the color of her skin. Now in front of the Supreme...

Rush numbers low but expected to increase

Caleb Franzmann October 26, 2012

As of Monday, Oct. 22, 2012 the master rush list for the 2012-2013 academic year consisted of 125 men and 166 women. The official rush list for 2011-2012 shows that 167 men and 254 women participated...

William E. Colglazier spoke to the Trinity community Mon., Oct. 15, concerning how science education will affect the future. Photo by James Shultz.

Adviser stresses importance of science education

Ian Halter October 19, 2012

William E. Colglazier, science and technology adviser to the secretary of state, visited Trinity this past Monday as part of the Distinguished Scientists Lecture Series. Colglazier's lecture covered...

Trinity fights Monte Vista suit

Faith Ozer October 19, 2012

Although relations with the Monte Vista Historical Association have improved, Trinity continues to face a suit from neighborhood residents regarding changes made to the houses, their alternative use as...

Jennifer Mathews, associate professor of anthropology, studies Mayan culture, specifically the climate, environment and sustainability of Mayan life.

Anthropology professor lends expertise to National Geographic

Carlos Anchondo October 19, 2012

Jennifer Mathews, associate professor of anthropology, shared her expertise about Mayan culture in an Aug. 30 article in National Geographic News. The online news source sought her opinion concerning...

The two elevators in Thomas residence hall are the oldest elevators on Trinity’s campus. They also serve the largest amount of floors. High traffic causes damage to the elevators and mandates their constant upkeep. Photo by Megan McLoughlin.

Vandals cause damage to high-traffic elevators

Jeremy Keys October 19, 2012

Partial repairs to one of two elevators in Thomas residence hall recently cost Facilities Services nearly $10,000. Money for the repairs came from a Facilities Services fund that is budgeted specifically...

Congressman Charles Gonzalez addressed students Wednesday Oct. 17 during a program titled “Coffee with Congress: A Discussion with House Democrat Charles Gonzalez.” The event was co-sponsored by the dean’s office and Pi Sigma Alpha, the political science honor society on campus. Photo by Aidan Kirksey.

Congressman meets with students

Editorial Staff October 19, 2012

Democratic Congressman Charles A. Gonzalez of Texas' 20th congressional district "“which serves much of San Antonio"“since 1999 spoke to Trinity Students on Oct. 17, in the Waxahachie Room after...