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The Student News Site of Trinity University

Trinitonian
The Student News Site of Trinity University

Trinitonian
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According to an Einstein’s Bros. bagels employee, require employees to throw out their bagels after four hours due to them becoming stale. Although there is much food waster on campus, dining services is trying to become more sustainable. photo by Jordan Bruce, webmaster

TU aims to limit food waste, including the 4.23 tons of trash that Mabee creates weekly

Bobby Watson
April 24, 2018
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Daniela Montufar Soria is a junior international student from Mexico. In her role as a Student Government Association senator, Montufar Soria has promoted discussion about helping international students' aid become more secure, despite crises in their homelands. Photo by Henry Pratt, photo editor

International students speak out about feeling insecure without financial help

Bobby Watson
April 18, 2018
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Illustration by Andrea Nebhut, staff illustrator

How TUPD distinguishes law from school policy

Bobby Watson
April 15, 2018
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illustration by Julia Poage, staff illustrator

What to expect when you’re expecting to live in San Antonio post-graduation

Bobby Watson
April 14, 2018
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illustration by Julia Poage, staff illustrator

SGA wants free textbooks for students. Here’s how they’ll do it

Bobby Watson
April 10, 2018
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Hemisfair's 50th anniversary celebrates diversity in San Antonio

Hemisfair’s 50th anniversary celebrates diversity in San Antonio

Bobby Watson
April 8, 2018
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Tu Pre-Law welcomed five lawyers to their Diversity in Law Careers Panel. The panelists gave students tips on going to law school and becoming a lawyer. Photo by Chloe Sonnier, staff photographer

TU Pre-Law brings diverse panel of lawyers

Bobby Watson
April 6, 2018
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Eduardo Cabral Balreira, right, attended a workshop this past summer to learn how to use mathematics to solve the issue of gerrymandering. Balreira uses predictive analytics to do this. Photo provided by Eduardo Cabral Balreira

Math professor takes on gerrymandering

Bobby Watson
March 22, 2018
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Ash Carter, left, joins university president Danny Anderson, right, on stage at this year’s Flora Cameron lecture. The lecture series takes place annually and focuses on politics. Carter, former U.S. secretary of defense spoke at this year’s lecture. Carter focused on international security and foreign affairs. photo by Stephen Sumrall-Orsak, staff photographer

Former secretary of defense visits Trinity

Bobby Watson
March 22, 2018
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Global Health Initiative invited Fareed Mahmood Khan, associate professor at the Baylor College of Medicine, to campus to talk about the social justice issues behind treating tropical diseases. photo by Allison Wolff, staff photographer

Global Health Initiative invites professor to talk about tropical diseases

Bobby Watson
February 28, 2018
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Residents enjoy having pets as comfort in their dorms. photo by Amani Canada, photo editor

Living on campus with our furry friends

Bobby Watson
February 22, 2018
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Tim Ryan is a speaker and advocate for drug abuse awareness. Tigers for Liberty brought Ryan to campus to help educate students about the opioid crisis and how to better perceive drug abuse. Photo by Amani Canada, photo editor

Son’s OD leads Tim Ryan to clean up, advocate for drug awareness

Bobby Watson
February 21, 2018
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Maria Luisa Cesar, left, is the senior policy advisor and deputy communications director for Mayor Ron Nirenberg. Cesar was one of five panelists, joined by Diego Bernal, center, Brencia Berry, George Rodriguez and Ana Sandoval to discuss local issues and politics. The event was moderated by sophomore Travis Boyd, right. photo by Amani Canada, photo editor.

#2MinuteCivics promotes upcoming elections

Bobby Watson
February 21, 2018
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In the construction of CSI, Trinity gained $50 million. The university plans to maintain its debt through a 30-year plan. Photo by Chloe Sonnier, staff photographer

How does Trinity handle its debt?

Bobby Watson
February 15, 2018
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Graphic by Liz Day, graphics editor

Theft on campus proven to be unfounded

Bobby Watson
February 15, 2018
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Recovery meals are offered to students once health services diagnoses them with the flu. Meals include. Photo by Amani Canada, photo editor

Aramark, health services work together to help sick students

Bobby Watson
February 14, 2018
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Tuition, grants, donations fund departments

Tuition, grants, donations fund departments

Bobby Watson
February 7, 2018
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illustration by Andrea Nebhut

What does Net Neutrality’s repeal mean for our connected campus?

Bobby Watson
February 1, 2018
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The cast of Mr. Burns rehearse before the play releases. photo by Amani Canada, photo editor

A post-apocalyptic “Simpsons” comes to Stieren Theatre

Bobby Watson
January 24, 2018
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A group of Trinity music students and alumni gather after attending the San Antonio Symphony’s MLK Day performance. Students Ana White and Ciara McDaniel (bottom row left-most and second left, respectively) were largely responsible for organizing transport and ticket purchases for many Trinity community members to attend the event. photo by Chloe Sonnier, staff photographer

San Antonio Symphony’s MLK performance a success

Bobby Watson
January 18, 2018
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(From left to right) BRIAN BONDARI, DAN FORREST, CARTER PANN and FORREST PIERCE discuss the various aspects that have influenced their creative processes. A common theme between the composers’ inspirations was the importance of simple phrases used to guide their music. photo by Chloe Sonnier, staff photographer

Celebration of Living Composers Series: Panel

Bobby Watson
January 17, 2018
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First-year TFL member Kurt Hardee, center-left, argued against strict gun control with Isaiah Mitchell, left, a sophomore member of the Trinity debate team. Sophomores Simone Washington, T-Prog member, and Ansh Khullar, member of the debate team, argued for stricter gun control. Photo by Chloe Sonnier, staff photographer.

Student groups hold gun control debate

Bobby Watson
November 29, 2017
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Broken glass has become an increasingly common sight on campus. There is no known cause. Illustration by Andrea Nebhut, staff illustrator.

Broken glass raises concern

Bobby Watson
November 29, 2017
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David Lesch, Ewing Halsell distinguished professor of history at Trinity, spoke about the political strife in Syria, as well as his connections to the country and its leader, Bashar al-Assad. The Contemporary hosted Lesch on Nov. 9. photo by Chloe Sonnier, staff photographer

The Contemporary hosts lecture on Syria

Bobby Watson
November 16, 2017
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graphic by Tyler Herron

United Way makes strides on campus

Bobby Watson
November 6, 2017
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Sophomore ALEX MOTTER performs during the Trinity Review’s Halloween Open Mic night. The event’s spooky decor were matched by macabre poems and stories. photo provided by Alex Motter

Trinity Review hosts Halloween-themed Open Mic

Bobby Watson
November 5, 2017
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Trinity Review hosts Halloween open mic night

Bobby Watson
October 31, 2017
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The Campus Master Plan forum allowed students the opportunity to ask questions and offer feedback about the process. File photo

SGA holds Master Plan forum

Bobby Watson
October 24, 2017
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Lieutenant John Santellan demonstrates appropriate procedure with Sergeant John Rowse. Photo by Chloe Sonnier

TUPD presents on active shooter situations

Bobby Watson
October 24, 2017
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