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Michael Sam presents lecture on his experiences playing in the NFL

Michael Sam presents lecture on his experiences playing in the NFL

Emily Elliott October 29, 2016

Two of the scariest components of the LGBTQIA experience can be fear and isolation. Fears of rejection by loved ones, physical or mental abuse, of bullying in general are a common occurrence regardless...

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ELIZABETH METZGER and KERRY MADDEN perform in “Moments” by NICO CHAMPION during the 24-Hour Play Festival.

TUPS get creative with 24-Hour Play Festival

Miriam Cone October 29, 2016

On Oct. 22, the Trinity University Players (TUPS) presented the 24-Hour Play Festival. The name of the festival comes from the fact that the short plays performed were all written, produced and performed...

Fluent undergrads talk about language

Fluent undergrads talk about language

Miriam Cone October 26, 2016

There are seven different languages offered as subjects at Trinity University, which makes English not the only language spoken on campus. Language diversity goes beyond the classroom with bilingual students,...

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Poet NIKKI GIOVANNI delivered a powerful speech about a variety of topics, including politics and the writers of the future, to an audience composed of students, professors, and other faculty members on Monday.

Nikki Giovanni, esteemed poet and speaker, delivered presentation

Miriam Cone October 26, 2016

On Oct. 10, Laurie Auditorium was filled with people who came to hear esteemed writer and poet Nikki Giovanni speak. She visited as a part of the DeCoursey Lecture Series, which alternates speakers from...

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ALFRED MONTOYA lectures students enrolled in his Introduction to Anthropology course about various topics

Students encouraged to create their own degree

Courtney Justus October 26, 2016

Christiana Ellard, a sophomore urban studies major, is in the process of creating an interdisciplinary second major in food and nutrition studies. She hopes to create a major that falls between the pre-med...

Alumni anticipate the reunion weekend events

Alumni anticipate the reunion weekend events

Alexander Motter October 9, 2016

Homecoming isn't just for high school students - it's for Trinity alums too. This Saturday marks the annual Alumni Weekend, an opportunity for graduated students to return to campus and see the many ways...

Graduate begins successful career

Graduate begins successful career

Courtney Justus October 9, 2016

Taylor Mobley, a recent Trinity graduate, is building a career within the media industry in San Antonio. Soon after graduating, she began working as an associate producer for the San Antonio Living Morning...

Heteronormativity discussion enlightens attendees

Heteronormativity discussion enlightens attendees

Alexander Motter October 9, 2016

Heteronormativity, or the belief that heterosexuality is the only sexuality and that all individuals fit into precise gender categories, allows many to reach their adult life without ever noticing the...

Tacos El Regio sees support from Trinity

Tacos El Regio sees support from Trinity

Elizabeth Mcenrue October 9, 2016

About three weeks ago, Trinity students learned that Tacos El Regio, the food truck outside Hardbodies Ladies Club on the N. St. Mary's strip, lost all their tables. Students have expressed frustration...

Faculty provide refresher on retired classes

Faculty provide refresher on retired classes

Alexander Motter September 30, 2016

Trinity offers a great variety of classes, and sometimes a class offered one semester will be absent from the curriculum afterwards. For students interested in taking these unique subjects, it can be frustrating...

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KATIE FARRELL performs in the Trinity theater production of Good Kids

Good Kids tackles difficult conversation surrounding sexual assault on campus

Courtney Justus September 30, 2016

This weekend, the theatre department will debut the first show of its 2016-2017 season "” Naomi Izuka's "Good Kids." Kyle Gillette, director of "Good Kids," chose this play based on a proposal...

Trinity police prepare for Night Out

Trinity police prepare for Night Out

Courtney Justus September 30, 2016

Next Tuesday, on Oct. 4, the Trinity University Police Department (TUPD) will host a Trinity Night Out from 6 to 9 p.m. on Prassel Lawn. The purpose of the event is to spread awareness about crime and...