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Sidewalk Symposium: When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?

James Shultz October 29, 2012

When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? Photography by James Shultz.

Photo by Carly Cowen

Renovated Skyline Room open for business

Editorial Staff October 26, 2012

After months of construction and minor delays, the Skyline Dining Room reopened last Saturday, Oct. 20, with special programming, put on by the Student Programming Board, featuring comedian Matt Baker. The...

"Tradition" by Sarah Fulton

Staff Editorial: The Tiger identity crisis

Editorial Staff October 26, 2012

For as much as we talk about the benefit of our close-knit community, we as students sure do a poor job of actively supporting that community. School spirit, Tiger pride, whatever you want to call...

Halloween costume idea: Felix Baumgartner.

The best topical costumes for Halloween 2012

John Mendiola October 26, 2012

Halloween is upon us once again, and the time for revealing, inappropriate outfits to be socially acceptable is upon us too. But this isn't your "I'm just a little tipsy" friend's closet, this is...

Little ghouls and goblins from the Children's Shelter, the Bridge Emergency Shelter, and MEYO trick or treat in the freshman dorms on Wednesday, Oct. 24. Participation freshman dressed up, played scary music, and decorated their rooms to support the kids and provide a fun, safe Halloween experience. Photo by Sarah Cooper.

Students provide frightful fun for Halloween

Kenneth Caruthers October 26, 2012

For once, pirates won't be stealing anything from people. Instead, they will be giving out free candy to those brave enough to survive their haunted hall. In addition to the Swashbucklers' haunted...

Earl Lewis joined Trinity University in 1968 and became the first tenured African American professor. Lewis founded Trinity’s nationally recognized urban studies program. Photo courtesy of University Communications.

Trinity says goodbye to founder of urban studies program

Lauren Wilks October 26, 2012

Earl M. Lewis, professor emeritus and the founder of Trinity's urban studies program, died Saturday, Oct. 13, at the age of 92. "Earl Lewis was a unique and wonderful man who held everyone around...

Cuellar blasts partisan politics

Cuellar blasts partisan politics

Carlos Anchondo October 26, 2012

Henry Cuellar, a United States congressman who represents the 28th district of Texas, spoke to a crowd of approximately 30 people on Monday, Oct. 22, in Northrup 040. Ana Price, acting as the president...

Trinity women's basketball team sits on the sidelines as Trinity Cher introduces and kicks off the basketball season. Today, Friday, Oct. 26, is the first day basketball teams are allowed to practice according to the National Collegiate Athletic Association. Photo by James Shultz.

Maroon Madness kicks off the start of basketball season

Joe O'Connell October 26, 2012

At 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, Trinity Cheer hosted an introduction to the Trinity University men's and women's basketball teams. With the start of a new basketball season, the Trinity cheerleaders hope...

The son of Trinity alumni Mitch and Jane Judd Deming, 13-year-old Reed Deming auditoned for X-Factor to further his performing aspirations. Photo courtesy of Mitch Deming.

Son of Trinity alumni performs for X-factor

Maddy Loeb October 26, 2012

Season two of the X-Factor began on Sept. 12, and many individuals across America have been watching the show's progression since then. One of the contestants featured on the show, Reed Deming, was...

Sophomore Middle blockers Erin Cusenbary and Maggie Emodi jump to block the ball during a volleyball game against Dallas on Saturday, October 20th. Photo by Sarah Cooper.

Volleyball ties for first place in conference

Chloe Pope-Levison October 26, 2012

The Trinity volleyball team dominated at home this past weekend, going 4-0 in Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference play and tying for first in the conference with No. 18 nationally-ranked Colorado...

Photo Gallery: Geoscience alumni field trip

Photo Gallery: Geoscience alumni field trip

James Shultz October 25, 2012

The geoscience alumni field trip, which took place last Friday, Oct. 12 was an opportunity for alumni, students, and faculty to interact while observing geological formations in the Texas hill country....

This week in photos: October 19

This week in photos: October 19

Photography Staff October 22, 2012

Didn't catch last week's paper? These photos will get you up to speed. Photography by Matthew Brink, Sarah Cooper, Anh-Viet Dinh and James Shultz.