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Still pools of water, like the puddle above, are ideal places for mosquitoes to lay their eggs. Trinity is fighting the spread of mosquito-borne illness, West Nile Virus specifically, by eliminating stagnant water around campus. Photo by James Shultz.

West Nile Virus invades San Antonio, Trinity increases precautionary measures

Faith Ozer September 21, 2012

After an outbreak in Texas, West Nile Virus has finally made its way into Bexar county these past few days, even claiming a few lives. However, with the proper precautions, Trinity students are protected. After...

Junior Tim Jablonski takes a break from studying to enjoy a show on one of the new HD TVs in the North/South Foyer. Photo by Sarah Cooper.

New TVs arrive in residence hall lounges

Carlos Anchondo September 21, 2012

Two new television monitors have been installed in the North/South Foyer, and work has already begun to set up a larger screen in Heidi Lounge. The AT&T Center for Learning and Technology is...

Seniors Frances Marshall and Leslie Butts enjoy the temperate weather while lounging between classes in the white lawn chairs provided by the urban studies department. Chairs can be found  next to Miller Fountain. Photo by Aidan Kirksey.

Campus embraces chairs provided by urban studies department

Faith Ozer September 21, 2012

White chairs provided and endorsed by the urban studies department have transformed the outdoors of Trinity University by providing a place for students, faculty and administration to relax outside. Unlike...

New professors join business administration department

Ian Halter September 21, 2012

This semester, two new professors joined Trinity University's department of business administration. Paige Fields and Michael Wilkins, a married couple, will be filling two previously vacant endowed chairs...

Murchison lounge floods following heavy rains

Jeremy Keys September 21, 2012

Murchison Lounge was recently the victim of flooding, thanks in part to one of several recent downpours.The flooding was the result of erosion of the hillside above Murchison. Trinity University Facilities...

University computers receive Adobe Suite

Caleb Franzmann September 21, 2012

During the summer, Trinity University, along with several other schools in Texas, engaged in a cooperative deal with Adobe to purchase site licenses for the Adobe Master Collection Suite which will allow...

CCI considers altering greek life language

Carlos Anchondo September 21, 2012

In the coming years, the terminology regarding Greek Life at Trinity may change, according to members of Greek Council and the administration, but for now, nothing is absolute or required. Briana McGlamory,...

Greek members gather for a monthly CCI luncheon on Wednesday. Photo by James Shultz.

Greek retreat provides leadership training for new members

Carlos Anchondo September 14, 2012

The next generation of Greek leadership will take part in the first annual Greek U New Active Retreat on Sept. 28 and 29. Designed specifically for members of the New Active Class of 2012, the endeavor...

Ben Newhouse gets a laugh from a hypothetical letter written to his new "underlings" at Birmingham-Southern University by some of his fellow CCI staff members: (L to R) Katharine Martin, Carolyn Bonilla, and Edwin Blanton on Sept. 12. Photo by Carly Cowen.

Faculty, staff and students pay tribute to Newhouse

Carlos Anchondo September 14, 2012

More than 100 well wishers gathered at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 12 in the Fiesta Room to say goodbye to Ben Newhouse, assistant director of campus and community involvement at Trinity. Newhouse,...

Executive members Carolina Lozano, Anna Van Buskirk and Avantika Krishna tell interested individuals how they can contribute to the community through participation in the E3 Initiative, a group currently seeking active organizational status on campus. Photo by Sarah Cooper.

Students found group with focus on activism

Faith Ozer September 14, 2012

The E3 Initiative, soon to be one of Trinity University's newest organizations, is meant to be a resource for students who want to do more in their community and don't know where to start. "E3 stands...

The outdoor pool, located on the south side of campus by the tennis court and the baseball and football fields, is 50 meters long and is open to Trinity students, staff and faculty. It is also open to members of the surrounding community through the Outdoor Club Membership. The pool is open all month except for two Saturdays when Trinity hosts home football games.

Outdoor pool provides relief from the summer heat

Carlos Anchondo September 14, 2012

With temperatures in San Antonio consistently in the 90s, many students, faculty and local community members find themselves searching for a way to escape the imposing heat. Individuals need to look...

Returning students found the parking lot in front of Mabee Dining Hall was missing some of its live oaks. The trees once provided a welcome slice of shade from the sizzling Texas sun but where removed due to poor growth. Photo by Aidan Kirksey.

Trees planted on bed of asphalt and limestone removed

Faith Ozer September 14, 2012

As students came back to campus, many people began to wonder where the trees in the parking lot in front of Mabee dining hall went. Although the answer may seem simple, the answer can be found at its...