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Sears strikes a silly pose as she strolls between her various classes and training sessions at Keesler AFB. Photo provided by Maddie Sears.

Junior shares details of semester spent studying and serving at Keesler Air Force Base

Grace Frye November 14, 2016

Junior Maddie Sears starts her day every morning at 4 a.m. Instead of cramming for midterms and fulfilling various common curriculum requirements like other juniors, Sears has spent this semester in Biloxi,...

Concerns raised over the family-leave policy

Concerns raised over the family-leave policy

Alexander Motter November 14, 2016

Raising a child can be a second, third or sometimes even fourth job for their parents. Faculty and staff on campus give their all to their kids on campus, and then must return home to take care of their...

The structure as it appeared following its completion remained on display from Nov. 1 until Nov. 8. 
Photo provided by ECO ALLIES

Eco Allies constructs a sculpture made entirely of recycled bottles

Kerry Madden November 14, 2016

A sculpture made by the Eco Allies, swirling on the windows of Coates, served as a platform to show the impact of single-use plastics on their surroundings. The Eco Allies aimed to bring awareness...

Student Ambassadors discuss their impact

Student Ambassadors discuss their impact

Courtney Justus November 14, 2016

Trinity University's Student Ambassadors is an organization sponsored by the Alumni Relations and Developments Office that interacts with Trinity alumni and helps students get to know more about their...

NICHOLAS CHAMPION, SASHA FAUST and MATTHEW REYNOLDS were all smiles as they walked down the red carpet at the Empire Theatre just prior to the awards ceremony beginning.
Photo provided by SASHA FAUST

Theatre department wins big at Alamo Theatre Arts Council awards ceremony

Miriam Cone November 14, 2016

Trinity's theatre department is used to being in the spotlight onstage during their performances, but at the Alamo Theatre Arts Council (ATAC) 26th Annual Globe Awards, students, faculty and alumni were...

Photo provided by Emily Wood.

Students studying abroad still complete ballots

Grace Frye November 7, 2016

For two weeks, junior environmental studies major Claire Burrus went off the grid. Without any internet or media access, Burrus was effectively cut off, not only from her loved ones back home in Houston,...

Student earns prestigious chance to perform with San Antonio Ballet

Student earns prestigious chance to perform with San Antonio Ballet

Courtney Justus November 7, 2016

Sophomore Diana Roberts is involved in a production of "The Magic Toyshop" produced by the San Antonio Metropolitan Ballet, which is affiliated with Connally's Dance Workshop. In the show, she plays...

To vote or not to vote? For some students, that's not an easy question

To vote or not to vote? For some students, that’s not an easy question

Emily Elliott November 7, 2016

As the 2016 presidential election nears its conclusions, voters have begun reflecting on the variety of "˜firsts' this race has introduced. For example, this is the first election in which both candidates...

Various professors reflect on their first voting experience

Various professors reflect on their first voting experience

Courtney Justus November 7, 2016

As Election Day approaches, professors are taking time to reflect on who they voted for in their first presidential election. "It was 1956, I was 21 years old and the candidates that year were Dwight...

Cat Alliance promotes political awareness through sales of special shirts

Cat Alliance promotes political awareness through sales of special shirts

Alexander Motter October 29, 2016

Trinity is not just a place for students to call home when they're attending college; the campus is also the source of shelter for several cats on campus. Fondly known as "˜Trinicats', these felines are...

Melissa Flowers breaks attendance rumors

Melissa Flowers breaks attendance rumors

Emily Elliott October 29, 2016

Melissa Flowers, director of residential life, is a well-known Trinity football supporter. Not only does she support the Trinity football family, she married into it: her husband, James Flowers, is a Trinity...

Photo by Claudia Garcia
Teammates prepare to spike their ball over the net to their opponents in the tournament; players of various skills were eligible to compete against each other in the fundraiser.

Men’s volleyball team hosts benefit tournament

Courtney Justus October 29, 2016

On Friday, Oct. 21 at 5 p.m., the Trinity Men's Club Volleyball Team hosted a tournament on the Sand Courts. The purpose of the event was to help raise money for the team so that they could purchase new...