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The Campus Master Plan forum allowed students the opportunity to ask questions and offer feedback about the process. File photo

SGA holds Master Plan forum

Bobby Watson October 24, 2017

The Student Government Association (SGA) held a public forum to allow a panel to discuss the Campus Master Plan on Oct. 17. The panel was made up of Danny Anderson, president of the university, Sharon...

Scott Cantrell, classical music critic, spoke about the importance of arts criticism. photo by Chloe Sonnier

Dallas music critic warns of art criticism’s bleak future

Kendra Derrig October 24, 2017

Music critic Scott Cantrell visited the Ruth Taylor Recital Hall earlier this month to deliver his lecture, "The State of Arts Criticism in America," to an audience of about 50. In the Oct. 10 event,...

Illustration by Andrea Nebhut

Trinity participates in Campus Sustainabilty Month

Gabriella Garriga October 24, 2017

This October, Trinity celebrated national Campus Sustainability Month. The university, like others across the nation, worked to raise awareness of environmental issues throughout the month, specifically...

Megan Smith, a Trinity alumna, spoke about her experiences as an openly gay woman in the workplace. Photo by Amani Canada

PRIDE hosts San Antonio activists

Kendra Derrig October 24, 2017

Two local political activists were on campus Oct. 10 and 11 to speak as part of Trinity University PRIDE's speaker series, "Taking PRIDE: Community Activists and Outreach." Megan Smith, an entrepreneur,...

Lieutenant John Santellan demonstrates appropriate procedure with Sergeant John Rowse. Photo by Chloe Sonnier

TUPD presents on active shooter situations

Bobby Watson October 24, 2017

Pete Perez Jr., assistant chief of Trinity University Police Department (TUPD), led a presentation on how to respond to active shooters. The presentation was for TUPD officers and took place on Oct. 18....

"Iran in the World" allowed discussion of Iran's place in international affairs. Photo provided by Sussan Siavoshi

Trinity professor organizes conference to address Iran

Cathy Terrace October 24, 2017

In response to Trump's refusal to re-certify the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), a deal between the United States and Iran over nuclear weapons, Trinity hosted a conference over the role Iran...

Voting will occur from Oct. 30-Nov.1. File photo

Student Government Association prepares for upcoming elections

Kaylie King October 24, 2017

Trinity's Student Government Association (SGA) elections are nearing; campaigning took place from Monday to Friday this past week and voting begins Oct. 30. Nick Santulli, SGA president and senior political...

Anna Rado spoke about her experiences in Nazi Germany and how her belief in God helped her through the experience. Photo by Chloe Sonnier

Holocaust survivor gives lecture at Laurie

Kaylie King October 24, 2017

Anna Rado, a Holocaust survivor and San Antonio resident, gave a lecture in Laurie Auditorium on Monday at 7 p.m. The event was open to the public; roughly 150 people were in attendance. After Rado...

graphic by Tyler Herron

Students, Wellness Services gear up for second annual Sex Week

Kendra Derrig October 11, 2017

Students enrolled in the Wellness Practicum course are teaming up with Wellness Services to put on a week of programming called Sexual Awareness Week, or just Sex Week, for the purpose of promoting safe...

Many Spaniards in Madrid are against the referendum and show their support of the Spanish government by carrying flags. Photo by Soleil Gaffner

Students in Madrid experience Catalonian independence movement

Kendra Derrig October 11, 2017

The regional government of Catalonia, Spain "” which includes the city of Barcelona "” held a referendum on Oct. 1 to declare independence from Spain. Trinity students studying abroad in Madrid have...

Aaron Hoffman, associate professor of political science at Purdue University, was the first lecturer in the guest lecture series on terrorism. Hoffman discussed the influence of media on terrorism. photo by Chloe Sonnier

International studies colloquium addresses terrorism

Cathy Terrace October 10, 2017

Under the direction of Nanette Le Coat, professor of modern languages and literature and director of international studies, the International Studies Colloquium has chosen to focus on terrorism for the...

graphic by Tyler Herron.

Several departments host panel on Rohingya crisis

Kaylie King October 10, 2017

The departments of philosophy, sociology and anthropology and political science are hosting a panel discussion on Thursday, Oct. 12, concerning the current crisis that Rohingya people are facing in Myanmar....