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A staff member disinfects surfaces in Mabee with an electrostatic sprayer. Photo credit: Kate Nuelle

Facilities Services sanitizes, cleans campus

Rachel Poovathoor September 18, 2020
Classrooms, common areas, residence halls undergo daily cleaning and sanitization.
Aliza Holzman-Cantu - Photo provided by Trinity University

Trinity prepares for a virtual Fall Family Weekend

Neha Kumar September 16, 2020
Events will take place over Zoom, allowing parents, faculty and students to connect safely.
Meghan Magill Photo credit: Kate Nuelle

Student Conduct Panel, dean’s office issue Health Pledge violation sanctions

Benjamin Adams September 16, 2020
Forty-two reports of violations have been made anonymously and through TUPD, Residential Life.
Jacke Robledo and Chantel Champagne talk while waiting for students to arrive. Photo credit: Kate Nuelle

COVID-19 testing reveals low positivity rate

Jake Perry September 16, 2020
Of 100 students, faculty and staff randomly sampled, zero tests to-date have come back positive.
Students check-in at Laurie Auditorium for COVID-19 testing during move-in. Testing was provided free-of-charge by Trinity. Photo credit: Genevieve Humphreys

Isolation vs. quarantine and everything else you need to know about COVID-19 treatment

Neha Kumar September 9, 2020
University health staff monitors symptoms, conducts vital signs checks, and contact-traces for students considered have had close contact with or tested positive for COVID-19.
Photo credit: Gracen Hoyle

The toll of a pandemic on mental health, self–image

Dana Nichols September 9, 2020
Managing struggles with self–image during widespread isolation.
Carter Raney Photo credit: Kate Nuelle

Students discuss watching pro sports without fans

Alejandra Gerlach September 9, 2020
Professional leagues have returned with empty stadiums, changing viewing experience
Hallway outside empty study abroad offices, with empty bulletin boards. Photo credit: Kate Nuelle

COVID-19 causes uncertainty in Study Abroad planning

Benjamin Adams September 3, 2020
Study Abroad office prepares for possibility of Summer 2021 international travel, issues student refunds
Photo credit: Nadia Crawford

Party on Prassel rooftop

Jake Perry September 3, 2020
Days into classes first-years were caught having an unsafe gathering on Prassel roof, breaking Health Pledge.
Photo credit: Kate Nuelle

First-year athletes discuss delayed collegiate debuts

Gail Grady September 2, 2020
With fall sports seasons canceled, newest Tigers seek to adjust to college life
Photo credit: Kate Nuelle

New Bell Center regulations aim to keep Tigers safe

Paige Wallace September 2, 2020
Each floor of the athletic center features unique measures to combat COVID-19
Photo credit: Genevieve Humphreys

Class of 2024 breaks records, faces challenges

Jake Perry August 27, 2020
The diverse and high-achieving group of first-years arrived on campus, already set apart by COVID-19.