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Comedian Bill Burr performs stand-up at Trinity, Laurie Auditorium filled for show

Nipuni Gomes October 2, 2015

On Friday September 25, American comedian, writer and actor Bill Burr held an hour-long stand-up show for the first time in San Antonio. Hundreds of locals enjoyed the event alongside refreshments and...

Juniors Alejandra Cardona and David Demming perform alongside senior Dallas Akins.

Funny (and young) People

Grace Frye September 25, 2015

When the car door shut, I was no longer on a ride with three college-aged guys; I was launched into a stand-up comedy routine. "Dude, how big do you think the crowd will be?" first year Cheyne Minto...

Students encouraged to learn, utilize their strengths

Emily Elliott September 19, 2015

For many students across the country, one of the biggest challenges in college can be trying to figure out what you're meant to do and who you're meant to be. In high school, you may have thought your...

Guest speaker discusses Godzilla

Nipuni Gomes September 19, 2015

On Tuesday September 8, a screening of the original 1954 version of Godzilla, titled "Gojira," was held in the Chapman Auditorium. The event preceded a lecture on Wednesday by Bill Tsutsui, President...

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Success center sees improvements

Nipuni Gomes September 19, 2015

Among the improvements that Trinity has been making to its student success offerings is the Center for Experiential Learning and Career Success, which focuses on helping students prepare for the careers...

First lecture of series focuses on impacts of Ebola

Nipuni Gomes September 14, 2015

On Tuesday, September 1st, Nanette Le Coat, professor of International Studies, gave a lecture titled "Why Ebola? Why Should we Care?" This was the first in a series of lectures on Ebola titled "Ebola:...

Trinity home to clubs where nerds are preferred

Nipuni Gomes September 14, 2015

The concept of the "˜nerd' has varied in meaning and been stigmatized for many years. Trinity University is known for the high academic standards of both its curriculum and its students. Extracurricular...

Stieren guest to present “Dear White People”

Julia Elmore September 14, 2015

Next week, as a part of the Stieren lecture series, Trinity will be hosting Justin Simien for discussions about his film "Dear White People" and the issues it presents. Simien is a recent graduate...

The winner takes it all in competition between halls

Emily Elliott September 14, 2015

One of Trinity's most anticipated traditions is the Hallympics, an annual event in which members of each hall get to compete as a team in a wide range of activities, such as trivia bowl, soccer, and kickball....

Reading TUgether book sparks dialogue over online privacy and social media

Nipuni Gomes September 5, 2015

Issues and concerns about online privacy and oversharing on social media are ever-present and constantly arising in today's day and age. Last week, several events focused on the class of 2019's Reading...

Campus jobs available

Julia Elmore September 3, 2015

Free time, sleeping late and home cooked meals are a few things students enjoy during summer and then miss when school starts. Among this list of underappreciated summer luxuries is the consistent income...

Fulbright scholars experience San Antonio, call Trinity home

Nipuni Gomes September 3, 2015

This semester Trinity will be hosting a group of German students as part of the Discover America Via San Antonio program. "With the support and cooperation of the German-American Fulbright Commission...