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The Student News Site of Trinity University

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The danger of individualism in America during COVID-19

Yukiko Yamazaki October 14, 2020
Individual freedom and independence are core values of American society. However, the pandemic shows the shortcomings of prioritizing these values and prioritizing yourself over others.
UIW Photo credit: Kate Nuelle

Responses to COVID-19 vary among San Antonio schools

Neha Kumar September 30, 2020
Comparing the health and safety measures taken at Incarnate Word, St. Mary’s and Trinity.
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.
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.
Student Jimmy Phan practices for his piano class with Dr. Carolyn True on campus. Students are a assigned a specific practice room, and must use a weekly sign up form to indicate their reservations. Additionally, students are responsible for wiping down pianos after use, and allowing the room to air out for fifteen minutes when they have finished practicing. Photo credit: Kate Nuelle

The show must go on: Fine Art departments go remote

Joshua Anaya September 3, 2020
Fine arts faculty plan virtual performances, creative exploration and effective learning despite uncertainty.
One of Neale's cats, Ted in the spotlight. Photo credit: Kate Nuelle

Trinity professor’s feline theater production makes it big

Carmine Villarreal September 3, 2020
Scott Neale's "Teatro Dei Gatti" demonstrates creativity during this past summer's quarantine
Photo credit: Ren Rader

A Nightmare Within a Nightmare: COVID-19 for the Chronically Ill

Victoria Stringer September 3, 2020
Even as media outlets touted the importance of protecting others, I still did not feel like a priority to society.
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: Diep Hoang

Studio Art Amidst COVID-19

Joshua Anaya August 27, 2020
Amidst ongoing pandemic, studio art department prepares extensively for incoming students