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Senior Cristian Vargas is one of the McNair scholars on campus. He describes the program as one of the most influential aspects of his time at Trinity. photo by Chloe Sonnier

Trinity McNair Scholars react to Trump’s budget proposal

Kaylie King October 10, 2017

Earlier this year, Trump's proposed education budget called for a decrease in spending for several programs, among them the McNair Scholars Program. The McNair Scholars Program is targeted towards students...

Students support the team at a football game during Alumni Weekend in 1995. File photo

Alumni weekend features recent changes

Cathy Terrace October 10, 2017

In an attempt to increase participation on campus during alumni weekend, the schedule for the celebration will feature several changes while maintaining more traditional aspects of the event. Hugh Daschbach,...

Students gather to hear more about TEDxTrinityUniversity at the first meeting. photo by Chloe Sonnier

New student organization hopes to bring TEDx to campus

Kendra Derrig October 3, 2017

Sophomore Rohan Walawalker convened the TEDxTrinityUniversity Student Programming Committee's first-ever meeting on Sept. 25. He hopes to coordinate a TEDx conference at Trinity University. TED is a international...

NEWS 4 reporter Ashlei King speaks to Trinity senior Jonah Wendt about the national nonprofit he co-founded, Students for Opioid Solutions. photo provided by Manfred Wendt

SOS: Senior leads opioid OD response initiative

Daniel Conrad October 3, 2017

Students for Opioid Solutions (SOS), a startup nonprofit co-founded by Trinity senior Jonah Wendt, aims to eliminate opioid overdoses on college campuses nationwide. As executive director of SOS, Wendt...

To meet LEED requirements, residence halls must provide  preferred parking for low-emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles for three percent of residents. Photo by Chloe Sonnier

Reserved Murchison parking spots frustrate students

Kendra Derrig October 3, 2017

The parking spots reserved for low-emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles in front of Murchison Hall have recently become a source of frustration for some Trinity students. Though the spots have been reserved...

Students present LeeRoy with a large birthday card at the first football game of the season. Photo provided by Tess Coody-Anders

Trinity celebrates LeeRoy’s 64th birthday

Kaylie King October 3, 2017

Trinity recently celebrated LeeRoy the Tiger's 64th birthday by presenting a signed birthday card to the mascot at the Sept. 23 home football game. Student Ambassadors and the Alumni Relations office hosted...

David Tuttle, dean of students, joins Black Student Union members in his living room. photo by Kathleen Creedon

Tuttle hosts annual dinner for BSU

Kaylie King October 3, 2017

David Tuttle, dean of students, held a dinner for Trinity's Black Student Union (BSU) at his house on Sept. 26. Tuttle has been holding annual dinners for BSU for the past few years. Tuttle elaborated...

A group of students visit the Cave Without a Name in Boerne, Texas. photo provided by Daniel Lehrmann

Geosciences department plans semester of trips

Cathy Terrace October 3, 2017

This semester, the geosciences department will offer a variety of experiential learning opportunities for students interested in the field. "We try to have field trips in virtually every class we teach....

Students listen to Katherine Hewitt, coordinator of Wellness Services, in a public Body Project training session hosted Friday, Sept. 29. photo by Chloe Sonnier

The Body Project returns to campus

Cathy Terrace October 3, 2017

This year, members of Trinity sororities will partake in the Body Project, a group initiative that promotes healthy body image on campus. Last year, there were roughly 50 workshop attendants and 15 peer...

Tune in each week for Kathleen Creedon's SGA summaries. SGA meets at 6 p.m. on Mondays in the Waxahachie Room in Coates University Center.

Previously on SGA: Former Senator Edition

Kathleen Creedon September 26, 2017

On Monday, Sept. 29, the Student Government Association meeting was called to order, and the Senate welcomed four new senators: sophomore Benjamin Gonzalez and seniors John Croxton, Lena Dennington and...

Ashley Lachterman (center right), co-president of JSA-Hillel, joins other students in celebration of Rosh Hashana. photo provided by Lachterman

Rescheduled concert clashes with Yom Kippur

Daniel Conrad September 26, 2017

Practicing Jewish students were disappointed to learn that the Cashmere Cat concert was rescheduled for Sept. 30 — the same day that they will be concluding a 24-hour period of fasting and prayer in...

Photo by Amani Canada

Trinity explores new on-campus dining options

Cathy Terrace September 26, 2017

Earlier this month, Gary Logan, vice president for finance and administration, sent an email announcement to students, staff and faculty regarding the administration's efforts to explore different food...