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The Student News Site of Trinity University

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Tips from the Office of the Registrar for a quick, painless fall registration

Rachel Cooley April 12, 2013

Although many students have already been through registration in previous years, Alfred Rodriguez, Jr., university registrar, believes that many can use the registrar's help to get the perfect schedule. The...

Students participate in H.O.P.E. Hall's "sleep-out" on the lawn outside Murchison residence hall. Participants slept overnight outside to raise awareness for homelessness. Photo by Anh-Viet Dinh.

H.O.P.E. Hall to expand to entire Murchison Residence Hall next year

Kenneth Caruthers April 5, 2013

As soon as she arrived at Trinity, junior Katie Ogawa hoped she could make a difference on campus and in the San Antonio community. By all accounts, she has done that and much more. Ogawa, the creator...

The cover photograph of “1966” was taken by senior Spenser Stevens and the cover was designed by senior Matt Stieb.

Trinity’s new literary magazine “1966” unveils its first-ever issue

Lauren Wilks April 5, 2013

"1966," named for the year in which several major works of creative nonfiction were published in "The New Yorker," "Esquire," and in authors' collections, publishes research-based creative nonfiction....

Char Miller’s new book, “On the Edge: Water, Immigration, and Politics in the Southwest,” is a collection of essays that explores  environmental, cultural and political issues that challenge the southwest. Right: Miller is currently director of environmental analysis and W.M. Keck Professor of environmental analysis at Pomona College. Photo courtesy of Burgin Streetman.

Author and former Trinity professor Char Miller discusses his new book “On the Edge: Water, Immigration and Politics in the Southwest”

Joe O'Connell April 5, 2013

Char Miller, former professor of history at Trinity University, will discuss his new book "On the Edge: Water, Immigration, and Politics in the Southwest" at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 11, in the Holt...

Trinity hosts student showcase during Spring Family Weekend

Maddie Smith April 5, 2013

From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 6, the Showcase of Student Academic Talent will be held in the Chapman Great Hall.  This is a demonstration of many students' research projects and capstones,...

Two students win Coates Library’s gnome naming contest with “Sherlock Gnomes”

Joe O'Connell April 5, 2013

After a weeklong contest and over 45 submissions, Trinity students now have a name by which to call the library's new study gnome: Sherlock Gnomes. "We took every single contribution from students,"...

Trinity Review collaborates with the Anonymous Writer’s Society to celebrate the literary magazine’s release

Rachel Cooley April 5, 2013

Last night, Thursday, April 4, the Trinity Review hosted a pre-release party and open mic night to celebrate the release of this year's Review.  In addition, the Anonymous Writer's Society hosted a competition...

Richard Reed holds up a frame from his hive of Russian bees. He is using his sabbatical to raise two hives of bees, the other of which is from Italy. Photo by Megan McLoughlin.

Director of environmental studies Richard Reed spends his sabbatical farming, beekeeping, and writing

Lauren Wilks March 22, 2013

Richard Reed, director of the environmental studies department, is on sabbatical this semester. Trinity faculty members are given sabbatical leave for the purpose of encouraging them to engage in research...

ADHD medications may pose threats to students who use it non-medically

Kenneth Caruthers March 22, 2013

It is common for students to say that they have trouble concentrating in class, but some students find it even more challenging than normal. Sophomore Stephen Sedia, for example, has been diagnosed with...

Austin band Tommy and the High Pilots perform Saturday at Trinity

Rachel Cooley March 22, 2013

At 8 p.m. Saturday, March 23, in the Fiesta Room, Student Programming Board hosts a concert by Tommy & the High Pilots, an alternative rock band from Santa Barbara, Calif. SPB executive members attended...

Senior Claire Afflerbach took home the prize for best presenter from the Texas Society for Ecological Restoration Conference for her research on greenhouse competition. Photo by Anh-Viet Dinh.

Biology student named best presenter at ecology conference

Lauren Wilks March 1, 2013

Last semester, from Nov. 2-4, senior Claire Afflerbach participated in the Texas Society for Ecological Restoration Conference to present research she has worked on with Kelly Lyons, associate professor...

Symphonic wind ensemble to perform with community band

Rachel Cooley March 1, 2013

The Symphonic Wind Ensemble will perform with the local Heart of Texas Concert Band at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 3, in Ruth Taylor Recital Hall. The Heart of Texas Concert Band, a community band directed by...