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Time to play ball

Time to play ball

Kaileigh Phillips August 22, 2013

While most Trinity students have been at home enjoying their last few weeks of summer vacation, the men and women of TU's sports teams have been hard at work in preparation for their upcoming seasons....

Photo by Megan McLoughlin

President Ahlburg talks Trinity, past and future

Faith Ozer April 28, 2013

Q: How has Trinity improved over the past five years? 10 years? 20 years? What are some major changes you've seen on campus? A: I think, in the long-term, President Calgaard transformed the faculty....

The Daytrippers, sophomores Victor Vo, Mason Walker and Reagan Wilkins, perform "Skyfall" by Adele at Spotlight. The band is organizing the third Rooftopalooza at 9:07 p.m. Friday, April 26, on McLean Roof. Photo by Jennie Ran.

Student band, The Daytrippers, host third semi-annual Rooftopalooza

Maddie Smith April 28, 2013

At 9:07 p.m. Friday, April 26, on the McLean roof, various musical acts will be performing for Trinity's third semi-annual Rooftopalooza. This concert brings together student musicians from all around...

The men and women's golf teams pose for a picture after going one and two respectively at the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Championship tournament over the weekend. Photo courtesy of Carla Spenkoch.

Men’s golf dominates SCAC Championship

Chloe Pope-Levison April 28, 2013

For the first time since 2005, the men's golf team won the SCAC Championship to clinch the fourth overall title for the program. "Our guys handled the pressure of match play beautifully," said coach...

Image courtesy of Netflix.

Review: Season one of “Hemlock Grove” on Netflix

John Mendiola April 28, 2013

"House of Cards" was the first of Netflix's new gamble to "become HBO faster than they can be us." Original programming isn't a new idea, but devoting a big budget to create a product with high production...

Student Programming Board offered students a free chance to jam out to their favorite tunes in silence-thanks to radio headphones. Two DJ’s mixed their own station so students could choose what they danced to, complete with lights, a projector, and free food.

Photos of the Week: April 26, 2013

Photography Staff April 27, 2013

Missed the April 26 Trinitonian? Check out these highlights. Photography by Matthew Brink, Sarah Cooper, Song Yie Kim and Megan McLoughlin.

Photo Gallery: Laurie Auditorium holds 8th annual Mabuhay Festival

Photo Gallery: Laurie Auditorium holds 8th annual Mabuhay Festival

Megan McLoughlin April 27, 2013

FSA (Filipino Student Association) hosted the 8th annual Mabuhay Festival in Laurie on April 21st. It started with the Filipino National Anthem, which was followed by several traditional and contemporary...

As a part of the first-ever Mental health Awareness Week, the TU Equestrian team brought two miniature horses to campus in order to provide stress relief to students yesterday.

Photos of the Week: April 19, 2013

Photography Staff April 27, 2013

Missed the April 19 issue? Let these photos get you up to speed. Photography by Matthew Brink, Sarah Cooper and Tommie Ethington.

Taco Taco Café, owned by Helen Velesiotis (above), will be opening a location on Trinity's campus this fall in Coates University Center. A favorite of students, Taco Taco has won multiple local and national awards, including multiple from the Trinitonian's annual "Best for Trinity" contest.

Taco Taco Café to open on-campus location

Tommie Ethington April 19, 2013

Helen Velesiotis, owner of the well-known San Antonio breakfast and lunch hot spot, Taco Taco Café, has long considered Trinity a part of her family, and in fall of 2013, Trinity University aims to...

Richard Reams, associate director for Counseling Services, spoke at the last coalition meeting headed by David Tuttle, associate vice president for students affairs and dean of students. Photo by Jennie Ran.

Alcohol Coalition Committee meets for third time

Sonam James April 19, 2013

The Alcohol Coalition Committee met on Friday, April 12, to discuss the possible changes to next year's alcohol policy. David Tuttle, associate vice president for student affairs and dean of students,...

photo courtesy of Hollis MacDonald. Volunteers pose with students during Silver & Black Give Back's Team Up Challenge, which involves college students in serving students from kindergarten to twelfth grade. Photo courtesy of Hollis MacDonald.

Trinity students participate in Silver and Black Give Back Team Up Challenge

Kenneth Caruthers April 19, 2013

Through Silver & Black Give Back's Team Up Challenge Program, the educational life cycle comes full circle. College students work in conjunction with corporate supporters and non-profit partners...

"Lap Dogs" by Sarah Fulton

Staff Editorial: Hallelujah, the tacos have arrived

Editorial Staff April 19, 2013

College dining ranks as one of the most complained about topics on our campus, and criticizing Mabee seems to be as much a Trinity pastime as partying at Bays or climbing the Murchison Tower, but just...