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NEWS 4 reporter Ashlei King speaks to Trinity senior Jonah Wendt about the national nonprofit he co-founded, Students for Opioid Solutions. photo provided by Manfred Wendt

Graduation column: A series of thank yous

Jonah Wendt April 25, 2018

Well, I did not think that I would end up writing one of these, but here I am. I guess I should start by saying thank you. Thank you to my parents, Tim and Erika, and grandparents, Chuck and Judy,...

Introducing Tigers for the Pursuit of Happiness

Introducing Tigers for the Pursuit of Happiness

Editorial Staff April 19, 2018

Tigers for the Pursuit of Happiness has officially been recognized as a registered student organization (RSO.) The group has joined the ranks of other RSOs on campus, like Tigers for Life and Tigers for...

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Mabee Dining Hall explodes, students undisturbed

Editorial Staff April 16, 2018

Partly in anticipation of coming changes to Trinity University dining and partly as a reaction to numerous one-star reviews from esteemed Instagram food critic @mabeefoodreviews, Aramark officials decided...

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Screw substance-free: Swashbucklers go ‘free-substance’

Editorial Staff April 16, 2018

One of Trinity’s prominent student groups is undergoing a change. The Swashbucklers — known for being militantly substance-free, dressing up like pirates and having entire residence halls to themselves...

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What’s in Danny Anderson’s desk?

Editorial Staff April 15, 2018

Renowned campus leader and admissions office model Danny Anderson is a familiar and accessible face around Trinity, but for years he has remained elusive about the contents of his desk. In order to get...

Something’s up with that huge white wall in Coates

Something’s up with that huge white wall in Coates

Editorial Staff April 15, 2018

A vast, white wall appeared a month ago, bisecting Coates Commons and the food court. This phenomenon has left students confused, starved and aimlessly wandering in search of food and other facilities. In...

photo provided by Mary Minor

Graduation column: It’s all worth it

Mary Minor April 15, 2018

Graduation. The big moment when your friends and family members get to watch you walk across the Laurie auditorium stage with a big smile on your face. It's the crowning achievement of all you have worked...

Strategic Communications and Marketing pays students for 'studying' by fountain

Strategic Communications and Marketing pays students for ‘studying’ by fountain

Editorial Staff April 15, 2018

Every college applicant is familiar with the enticing marketing material sent out by universities and plastered all over the front page of their websites. This material consists heavily of idyllic images...

Gawking at the Greeks

Gawking at the Greeks

Editorial Staff April 14, 2018

GAMMA’S NEW CHARITY IS TEACHING THE PHI DELTS HOW TO PARTY The PDK’s are sick and tired of their good girl image. “Yeah, so, like, 10 years ago PDK was lame but now, like, we’re the Phi Delts,...

Football team disbanded to fund new, bigger scoreboard

Football team disbanded to fund new, bigger scoreboard

Editorial Staff April 9, 2018

Though the football field’s brand new ‘Boombox’ is the biggest scoreboard in the history of Division III football, coach Jeremy Suburban recently announced plans to erect an even larger scoreboard...

The evolving history of Trinity and Fiesta

The evolving history of Trinity and Fiesta

Noelle Barrera April 8, 2018

Trinity University was founded in 1869, and Fiesta began in San Antonio not long after in 1891. Fiesta originated as Fiesta San Jacinto, a salute to the heroes of the Alamo and San Jacinto battles. Since...

Hemisfair's 50th anniversary celebrates diversity in San Antonio

Hemisfair’s 50th anniversary celebrates diversity in San Antonio

Bobby Watson April 8, 2018

In accordance with its upcoming 50th anniversary, Hemisfair is throwing an extravagant event called ¡Viva Hemisfair! from April 6–8. The event is supposed to emulate the 1968 World's Fair and celebrate...