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#ReadWomen2014

#ReadWomen2014

John Mendiola January 31, 2014

Even though it is 2014 and there are more female readers and the same amount of female authors as male ones, the works of female authors are drastically overlooked by consumers, newspapers and literary...

Since opening in 1914, the San Antonio Zoo has grown into 56 acres of land and currently houses over 8,500 animals. The zoo will celebrate its 100th anniversary. Photo taken by Matthew Brink.

San Antonio Zoo celebrates its centennial anniversary

Julie Robinson January 31, 2014

Trinity students have made many great memories at the San Antonio Zoo, so just imagine how many memories have been made there outside of the collective Trinity brain in the zoo's 100 years of existence. This...

First year William Locke (left) and sophomore Maddie Smith (right) improvised during an improv session hosted by First Time Offenders last Friday. Photo taken by Anh-Viet Dinh.

First Time Offenders tap into the university’s funny bone

Davis Mathis January 31, 2014

Upon seeing an organization named First Time Offenders, the initial response may be concern or just pure curiosity. This is likely the exact response that the improvisation group on campus was hoping...

Photo by Megan McLoughlin.

Trinity club sports provide students with a great outlet for adventure through athletic competition

Claire Hoobler-Curtis January 31, 2014

Besides offering 43 majors, 58 minors, and 18 varsity sports, Trinity also offers seven club sports teams for students to participate in. These sports include women's lacrosse, tennis, men's volleyball,...

Photograph by Jennie Ran.

David Heller will showcase organ at tonight’s faculty recital in chapel

Julie Robinson January 24, 2014

Tonight at 7:30 p.m. David Heller, the university organist and music department chair, will be performing on the organ in Parker Chapel. Prior to his performance, Heller answered some questions about...

Coates Library will hold First Annual Book Collecting Contest

Coates Library will hold First Annual Book Collecting Contest

Julie Robinson January 24, 2014

Calling all book collectors! Coates Library is hosting its First Annual Undergraduate Book Collecting Contest. Participants must own a collection of physical books "“ ebooks will not be considered...

Photo by Megan McLoughlin.

Students and faculty “take the first step in faith” for MLK

Luke Wise January 24, 2014

On Monday, Jan. 20, the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. March was held, drawing large crowds of San Antonio residents as well as many Trinity students. The march, starting at 10 a.m., worked its way down...

Malveaux calls for the audacity to make things right

Malveaux calls for the audacity to make things right

Carlos Anchondo January 24, 2014

Julianne Malveaux, labor economist, former university president, author and television contributor, addressed Trinity University and the San Antonio community on Jan. 16 in honor of Martin Luther King,...

Photo by Anh-Viet Dinh.

TU Student Ambassadors shoot video for Duckapalooza

Cassandra Watson January 24, 2014

Last Friday, Student Ambassadors, faculty, staff, and students from other campus groups (including tour guides and the HOPE Hall residence) met at the Miller fountain to participate in filming the promotional...

Photo by Matthew Brink.

Trinity men’s basketball team sweeps home weekend of conference games

Claire Hoobler-Curtis January 24, 2014

Last weekend the men's basketball team clinched two SCAC wins against Centenary College and  Austin College. On Friday, Jan. 17, the Tigers beat the Centenary Gents 82-61 at home. The following day,...

"Should a Professor Be Devoted" Lecture. 
Daniel Gordon, professor of history at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and interim dean of the Commonwealth Honors College

Lecturer David Gordon weighs research versus teaching

Luke Wise December 6, 2013

Visiting professor Daniel Gordon of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, recently gave a lecture regarding the issue of teaching and research and how a professor should approach the issue. Exploring...

Photo by Anh-Viet Dinh.

Trinity’s Doctor Who Society celebrates program’s 50th

James Godfrey December 6, 2013

The popular British Broadcasting Channel program Doctor Who celebrated its 50th anniversary two weekends ago on Nov. 23, setting the record for the largest international multi-cast ever run, and celebrating...