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(Left to Right) Seniors Shane Lannan, Sophie Laster-Hazzard and Alana Ramos gather in Coates Library to work on a group project for their marketing management class. Photo by Aidan Kirksey.

Trinity group projects: stressful or successful?

Kenneth Caruthers November 10, 2012

It is the first week of a new semester, and sophomore Monica Clifford is reading through the syllabi for her classes. Suddenly, her heart drops, and she momentarily stops breathing. Her roommate glances...

(Left to right) Members of the saxophone section Artie Gonzales (guest performer), Sarah Pickett (‘15), Katie Bannick (‘13) and Ethan Krohn (‘14) perform at last Saturday’s jazz concert in Ruth Taylor Recital Hall. Photo by Matthew Brink.

Jazz Ensemble brings the heat

Maddy Loeb November 10, 2012

At 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 3, the Trinity University Jazz Ensemble performed its annual fall concert in Ruth Taylor Recital Hall. The concert featured 10 pieces performed by the ensemble punctuated...

Sophomore Benjamin Whitehead tells senior Andrew Christ how he can give back to the San Antonio community by donating to the Kayla Mire Food Drive.

Fifth annual Kayla Mire Food Drive

Lauren Wilks November 10, 2012

This year marks the fifth annual Kayla Mire Food Drive, which is part of the Dean of Students Half Marathon Challenge. David Tuttle, dean of students and associate vice president for student affairs,...

A puppeteering adaptation of Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” opens today at 8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 9 in Stieren Theater. Photo by Megan McLoughlin.

Students and puppets collaborate to put on Shakespeare

Maddie Smith November 10, 2012

On Nov. 9, Trinity University's theater will begin showing "La Tempesta," an adaptation of the well-known Shakespearean play, "The Tempest."  While the play is directed by Roberto Prestigiacomo,...

Symphonic Wind Ensemble presents the end of the world

Danielle Hoard November 10, 2012

Before the world ends this December, there is still a chance to see the Trinity Symphonic Wind Ensemble perform. The ensemble will perform at 3 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 11, in Ruth Taylor Recital Hall. The...

Eager to win a cake, students participate in a cake walk at the Big Six Fall Carnival before the football game on Saturday, October 27. Trinity University Volunteer Action Committee (TUVAC), Student Programing Board (SPB), Fraternity and Sorority Life, Association of Student Representatives (ASR), Student Ambassadors and Trinity Diversity Connection (TDC) form Trinity’s Big Six university-sponsored organizations.

Big Six organizations bring students together with carnival

Maddy Loeb November 2, 2012

Last Saturday, Oct. 27, before the Trinity football game against Millsaps College, the area behind the home bleachers transformed into a carnival for the enjoyment of students and fans. The Big Six...

Juniors Jordan Sheffield, Olivia Steiger and senior Lauren Falconi play "Night on Bald Mountain" by Modest Mussorgsky at the Fall Trinity Symphony Orchestra Concert on Monday night. Photo by Aidan Kirksey.

Symphony Orchestra performs classic repertoire

Lauren Wilks November 2, 2012

Trinity University's music department had its annual Fall Symphony Orchestra Concert on Monday, Oct. 29. Recently hired interim orchestra Ben Carlisle conducted the orchestra as the members performed...

Dressed as a white fox, junior Nikkin Rader participates in the Scary Story Contest Tuesday, Oct. 30. Contestants read original scary stories ranging in topics from demonic children to ruined suede pumps. Photo by Sarah Cooper.

Spooktacular tales add fright to the night

Kenneth Caruthers November 2, 2012

With stories about brutal child murders, horrifying sexual assaults and President Mitt Romney, it was truly a frightening night at the Trinity Review's Scary Story Contest. The contest, which was...

Little ghouls and goblins from the Children's Shelter, the Bridge Emergency Shelter, and MEYO trick or treat in the freshman dorms on Wednesday, Oct. 24. Participation freshman dressed up, played scary music, and decorated their rooms to support the kids and provide a fun, safe Halloween experience. Photo by Sarah Cooper.

Students provide frightful fun for Halloween

Kenneth Caruthers October 26, 2012

For once, pirates won't be stealing anything from people. Instead, they will be giving out free candy to those brave enough to survive their haunted hall. In addition to the Swashbucklers' haunted...

Earl Lewis joined Trinity University in 1968 and became the first tenured African American professor. Lewis founded Trinity’s nationally recognized urban studies program. Photo courtesy of University Communications.

Trinity says goodbye to founder of urban studies program

Lauren Wilks October 26, 2012

Earl M. Lewis, professor emeritus and the founder of Trinity's urban studies program, died Saturday, Oct. 13, at the age of 92. "Earl Lewis was a unique and wonderful man who held everyone around...

Trinity women's basketball team sits on the sidelines as Trinity Cher introduces and kicks off the basketball season. Today, Friday, Oct. 26, is the first day basketball teams are allowed to practice according to the National Collegiate Athletic Association. Photo by James Shultz.

Maroon Madness kicks off the start of basketball season

Joe O’Connell October 26, 2012

At 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, Trinity Cheer hosted an introduction to the Trinity University men's and women's basketball teams. With the start of a new basketball season, the Trinity cheerleaders hope...

The son of Trinity alumni Mitch and Jane Judd Deming, 13-year-old Reed Deming auditoned for X-Factor to further his performing aspirations. Photo courtesy of Mitch Deming.

Son of Trinity alumni performs for X-factor

Maddy Loeb October 26, 2012

Season two of the X-Factor began on Sept. 12, and many individuals across America have been watching the show's progression since then. One of the contestants featured on the show, Reed Deming, was...