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The Student News Site of Trinity University

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Illustration by Yessenia Lopez.

New year, renewed spirit

Cathy Terrace August 23, 2017

As a new semester rolls around, campus leaders look for new ways to foster a more involved student experience. This initiative has led to the creation of an ad hoc spirit committee, whose goal is to foster...

Students gather to pray after the vigil. photo by AMANI CANADA

Solidarity vigil held to stand against hate

Kathleen Creedon August 23, 2017

On Monday, Aug. 21, the Humanities Collective offered a space for the Trinity community to gather and stand in solidarity with the victims of the Charlottesville riot, the Barcelona attack and other acts...

First-year students participate in the annual Plunge summer program. 
Photo by Chloe Sonnier

Bridge and Plunge programs bring students to campus early

Kendra Derrig August 17, 2017

Each year, Trinity first-years who participate in the Bridge or Plunge programs move in before New Student Orientation (NSO), providing them the opportunity to acclimate to campus and San Antonio before...

Photo by Allison Wolff

Changes due for the Accommodated Testing Center

Cathy Terrace August 17, 2017

Trinity University provides many resources for students with disabilities. One of these is the Student Accessibility Services office (SAS), which aims to improve the effort to support disadvantaged students....

Senior Alexandra Uri searches for her signature from the fall 2014 Honor Code signing. 
Photo by Allison Wolff

Getting to know the Honor Code

Kaylie King August 17, 2017

The Academic Honor Code is an important part of the Trinity community. Because of this, the university will now invite families to watch first-year students sign it at the convocation in Laurie Auditorium...

David Tuttle answers questions about the half-marathon challenge with Kathleen Creedon. 
Photo by Quinn Bender

Just keep running

Kathleen Creedon August 17, 2017

David Tuttle, dean of students, initiated a challenge 10 years ago to unite students, faculty, staff and alumni, as well as to promote health, strength and community. The challenge occurs annually and...

Graphic by Tyler Herron.

Trinity welcomes most competitive incoming class

Cathy Terrace August 17, 2017

As fall semester rolls around, Trinity gets ready to welcome a new class of first-years "” and the class of 2021 already stands out, both in size and academics. "This was the largest applicant pool...

Photo by Kathleen Creedon

Trinity snuffs out smoking

Kendra Derrig August 17, 2017

As of Aug. 1, Trinity University enacted a new "Tobacco-Free" policy. Use of tobacco products, including cigarettes, chewing tobacco and e-cigarettes, are no longer allowed on any part of the Trinity...

SGA’s cabinet deliberates with senators in a room filled with Greek life members. photo by Osvaldo Veloz

SGA schedules crucial USO budget meeting

Jeff Sullivan April 28, 2017

The Student Government Association (SGA) approved the spirit of Greek Council's budget after President Nick Santulli vetoed the Senate's decision to deny last week. No other business was conducted during...

Inquiry into Phi Sigma Chi yields two violations

Jeff Sullivan April 28, 2017

Phi Sigma Chi was placed under investigation for potential hazing violations in March. Greek Council handled the inquiry which yielded two violations. "After our information collection process it was...

First-year students’ struggle prompts Quality Enhancement Plan

Daniel Conrad April 28, 2017

Amid rumors of an unusual number of Class of 2020 students at risk of academic probation and dismissal, university officials were unable to fulfill requests for comprehensive data on student performance...

Endangered spider species inhabits recent Trinity property purchase

Kathleen Creedon April 28, 2017

At the end of last month, Trinity purchased 9.2 acres of land on which there are three karstic features, caves. Known scientifically as Cicurina baronia, the Robber Baron Cave Meshweavers are an endangered...