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Students participate in H.O.P.E. Hall's "sleep-out" on the lawn outside Murchison residence hall. Participants slept overnight outside to raise awareness for homelessness. Photo by Anh-Viet Dinh.

H.O.P.E. Hall to expand to entire Murchison Residence Hall next year

Kenneth Caruthers April 5, 2013

As soon as she arrived at Trinity, junior Katie Ogawa hoped she could make a difference on campus and in the San Antonio community. By all accounts, she has done that and much more. Ogawa, the creator...

Senior Ben Scheiner and junior Derek Tinker go in for the gram during one of the team's recent tournaments. Photo courtesy of Ben Scheiner.

Frisbee wins first tournament of season

Chloe Pope-Levison April 5, 2013

Trinity's very own ultimate frisbee team, the TUrbulence, is taking off and flying high after winning their first tournament of the season, the Heart of Texas Huck Fest in Waco. "To be the best team...

Junior Shalee Wallace spends her Thursday afternoon studying in North/South foyer. Photo by Anh-Viet Dinh.

North/South Residence Hall community may be liable for missing furniture

Caleb Franzmann April 5, 2013

On March 15, Brandon Spencer, Residential Life coordinator, sent an e-mail to the residents of North and South saying that residents could be fined for missing communal furniture. If the items are not...

"Introduction to Jeopardy" by Sarah Fulton

Staff Editorial: April showers bring…new beginnings?

Editorial Staff April 5, 2013

Despite what the recent hail storms and tornado watch may lead you to believe, spring has finally sprung on Trinity's campus. This week's major Greek life announcement (see "Four previously suspended...

Junior Lawrence Pasaoa and sophomore chris Williams interact with Kate Polivka, the newly hired assistant director of Campus and Community Involvement, during 'milk and cookies' hour on Thursday. Photo by Anh-Viet Dinh.

Two employees hired to fill vacant positions in CCI

Sonam James April 5, 2013

Campus and Community Involvement has hired two new employees. Kate Polivka was hired as the assistant director of campus and community involvement in January and joined the staff in February. Becka Bovio...

The cast of "Veronica Mars." Image courtesy of Warner Bros.

The “Veronica Mars” Kickstarter may disappoint avid TV fans

Donald Dimick April 5, 2013

On March 13, 2012, Rob Thomas, the show runner responsible for such shows as "Veronica Mars," "Party Down" and "Cupid," posted a new campaign on the popular crowdfunding website Kickstarter. In...

The cover photograph of “1966” was taken by senior Spenser Stevens and the cover was designed by senior Matt Stieb.

Trinity’s new literary magazine “1966” unveils its first-ever issue

Lauren Wilks April 5, 2013

"1966," named for the year in which several major works of creative nonfiction were published in "The New Yorker," "Esquire," and in authors' collections, publishes research-based creative nonfiction....

Sophomore captain of the men's tennis team Jordan Mayer hits a backhand during last Friday's tennis match against Kalamazoo College in which the Tigers won 9-0. Photo by Megan McLoughlin.

Men’s tennis goes 2-0 in non-conference games

Chloe Pope-Levison April 5, 2013

The men's tennis team defeated Division II St. Mary's University and Kalamazoo College last Friday, boosting to a 11-8 record on the season. "Overall, the team continues to improve and we're showing...

The side of Isabel Residence Hall displays an anonymous message of encouragement in chalk for any infatuated passerby.

Photos of the Week: March 22, 2013

Photography Staff March 25, 2013

Get up to speed on campus life with these photos from our March 22 issue. Photography by Sarah Cooper and Anh-Viet Dinh.

Richard Reed holds up a frame from his hive of Russian bees. He is using his sabbatical to raise two hives of bees, the other of which is from Italy. Photo by Megan McLoughlin.

Director of environmental studies Richard Reed spends his sabbatical farming, beekeeping, and writing

Lauren Wilks March 22, 2013

Richard Reed, director of the environmental studies department, is on sabbatical this semester. Trinity faculty members are given sabbatical leave for the purpose of encouraging them to engage in research...

"The Aftermath" by Sarah Fulton

Staff Editorial: 58 days and counting…

Editorial Staff March 22, 2013

If you're a senior, the date March 18 means something to you, or at least it should, and if you're another member of the community that falls somewhere in between staff, faculty, administrator and the...

Activities for the above-average adventurer

Activities for the above-average adventurer

Paul Cuclis March 22, 2013

As May 18 crawls ever closer, many of my fellow graduating seniors and I have increasingly exchanged our anxious thoughts on the impending horrors of post-collegiate life. During these conversations,...