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At last Thursday's debate in the tiger's Den over the Affordable Healthcare Act, senior Timothy Knoedler argues in favor of the legislation's birth control mandate. Photo by Aidan Kirksey.

Debate team brings health care discourse to Trinity

Faith Ozer October 5, 2012

On Thursday, Sept. 27, Trinity's debate team hosted a debate open to the public in the Tiger's Den to debate the following resolution: The Obama Health Care Plan (Affordable Care Act) is an infringement...

President Dennis Ahlburg smiles while watching former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers speak in Laurie Auditorium on Thursday night. Photo by Aidan Kirksey.

Former chief economist breaks down candidates’ policies

Editorial Staff October 5, 2012

Lawrence H. Summers, former chief economist of the World Bank, former president of Harvard University and member of both the Clinton and Obama administrations, addressed the community at 7:30 p.m....

Strategic plan invites community involvement

Faith Ozer October 5, 2012

Following its Labor Day debut, many faculty, staff and students are responding with both praise and critiques of the Trinity Tomorrow strategic plan. As the university looks toward the future, its community...

Annual crime report details incidents across campus from 2011 to 2012

Jeremy Keys October 5, 2012

On Thursday, Sept. 20, the Trinity University Police Department released its legally mandated annual security report containing crime statistics from the previous academic year to the public. The report...

Susanna Residence Hall, pictured above and located on the west side of campus, houses upperclassmen students. In a survey issued on Sept. 18, residents voted to allow smoking in Susanna, along with Myrtle residence hall. They are the only two halls to allow smoking on balconies or in the walkways. Photo by Aidan Kirksey

Student survey allows smoking in Susana and Myrtle residence halls

Carlos Anchondo September 28, 2012

An email issued on Sept. 18, detailed the results of a residence hall smoking survey administered via email on Sept. 7. The survey asked one question: whether or not a student wanted their dorm...

This week, while the San Antonio Water System tested Trinity’s water recycling systems, the fountain in front of Chapman Graduate Center, as well as other fountains around campus, turned a peculiar yellow-green color. Once the test was completed, all the water filtered back to its natural shade. Photo by Anh-Viet Dinh.

Trinity fountains go green, literally

Caleb Franzmann September 28, 2012

The "green dye" test used by the City of San Antonio ensures that there is no risk of cross connection between potable water and recycled water on campus and is responsible for the abnormal coloring...

In its previous told, the Skyline Room provided space for on and off=-campus groups to host formal lunches and dinners as well as providing buffet-style dining for smaller parties. Following renovations, the room will ofter bistro-style dining. The renovated room is tentatively scheduled to open some time in October. Photo by James Shultz.

Renovated Skyline Room scheduled to open in October

Ian Halter September 28, 2012

The Tiger's Den, located beneath the Fiesta Room, has long served as a spot for campus groups to hold events where alcohol will be served. With the new renovations to the Skyline Room, the Tiger's...

Pasta line transforms while Aramark introduces mobile app

Ian Halter September 28, 2012

This semester, Aramark introduced two changes to the way students visit Mabee: an Aramark mobile application and the transformation of the popular pasta line. The mobile application, named CampusDish,...

Trinity’s McNair program weathers funding shift

Carlos Anchondo September 28, 2012

McNair scholars at Trinity will not face cuts in aid or alterations in program structure. Cause for alarm arose due to the Obama administration's proposal that $10 million will be transferred from the...

Trinity ranked number one in West

Caleb Franzmann September 28, 2012

U.S. News and World Report ranked Trinity University first for quality and value among colleges in the Western region of the United States that offer a full range of undergraduate degrees and select masters...

Trinity Progressives and SOS suggest changes for Aramark

Jeremy Keys September 28, 2012

The Students Organized for Sustainability, a registered student organization dedicated to the promotion of environmental conscientiousness, is pushing for several changes to Aramark's policies concerning...

Crisis Management team updates Trinity emergency plan

Faith Ozer September 28, 2012

In the last month, more than four college campuses around the country received bomb threats. 80 miles north of San Antonio, the University of Texas at Austin received a bomb threat on Sept. 14, 2012....