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Trinity emphasizes faculty-led study abroad

Trinity emphasizes faculty-led study abroad

Philip McKeon September 30, 2016

Last Monday, Sept. 19, the Center for International Engagement held its annual Study Abroad Fair on the Coates esplanade. Eleven Faculty-led Study Abroad (FLSA) programs and roughly 20 outside program...

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“New Initiative named Tiger Walk for a Safer Campus”

Jeff Sullivan September 25, 2016

Following the presidential election a group of Trinity students and professors have initiated the planning process for a new safe walk program under the pending name Tiger Walk. The program is currently...

Annual blood drive

Annual blood drive

Philip McKeon September 25, 2016

Alpha Phi Omega (APO), a co-ed service fraternity at Trinity, will partner with University Health System to host its annual blood drive at Trinity. APO and University Health System organize the blood...

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Hand, foot and mouth disease

Alexandra Uri September 25, 2016

On Wednesday, Sharon Schweitzer, assistant vice president for external relations, sent an email to the Trinity community regarding a recent outbreak of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD). "Trinity...

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KRTU prepares for anniversary celebration

Christiana Zgourides September 25, 2016

On Friday, Oct. 7 in Laurie Auditorium, KRTU will celebrate 40 years on the air with a free concert featuring renowned saxophonist Benny Golson with special guest Henry Brun and the Latin Playerz. Oct....

Library renovation

Library renovation

Kathleen Creedon September 25, 2016

For more than 15 years, the staff at Coates Library has worked on developing more convenient study spaces for students. From updated technology to more study-friendly furniture, the library has changed...

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Town hall set to discuss new health policy

Philip McKeon September 25, 2016

Trinity Progressives and SGA will co-sponsor a town hall discussion on the implementation of the Tobacco Free Trinity initiative in October. The meeting will aim to inform the Trinity community about the...

Let's Make it Awkward

Let’s Make it Awkward

Julia Elmore and Grace Frye September 25, 2016

Awkward conversations are never easy to have. They're not fun, they're not exciting and we usually avoid them rather than diving in head first. However, as college students, awkward conversations are a...

Big health changes coming to campus

Big health changes coming to campus

Philip McKeon September 15, 2016

Trinity has been pushing for healthier lifestyle changes for its students. To accommodate this, it has hired a new nutritionist, Mandy Tyler, and will implement San Antonio's "¡Por Vida!" dining program. "Trinity...

Jones brings passion to academic affairs

Jones brings passion to academic affairs

Philip McKeon September 15, 2016

Last May Deneeese Jones was selected to serve as vice president for academic affairs. Jones recalls her early memories of Trinity, describing it as being well respected, but unaffordable. "I remembered...

Month used to raise safety awareness

Month used to raise safety awareness

Micheal Drozdiak September 15, 2016

National Campus Safety Awareness Month is underway, and the Trinity University Police Department (TUPD) is taking full advantage of it to make sure that students are fully capable of minimizing their risk....

New attempt at a tobacco-free campus

New attempt at a tobacco-free campus

Philip McKeon September 15, 2016

The administration has begun to reveal a plan to make Trinity a tobacco-free campus. Katherine Hewitt, coordinator for wellness services on campus, said that Trinity's students care about issues regarding...