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William E. Colglazier spoke to the Trinity community Mon., Oct. 15, concerning how science education will affect the future. Photo by James Shultz.

Adviser stresses importance of science education

Ian Halter October 19, 2012

William E. Colglazier, science and technology adviser to the secretary of state, visited Trinity this past Monday as part of the Distinguished Scientists Lecture Series. Colglazier's lecture covered...

"Dorm Life" by Sarah Fulton

Staff Editorial: Convergence is upon us

Editorial Staff October 19, 2012

It's no secret that the world of journalism is changing due to the digital age. The words "convergence" and "multi-platform journalism" are becoming the cornerstones of storytelling in newsrooms...

First year Jasmin Weber (left) as Solange and senior Caitlin Bayer (right) as Claire exchange words in the student-directed performance of “The Maids.” Photo by Jack Newman.

“The Maids” offers an inside look at the lives of servants

Trevor Flynn October 19, 2012

This weekend, students may take an opportunity to get some answers behind the eerie white eyes that they might have glimpsed on posters scattered around campus. On it two creepy maids, mirror images...

Senior middle blocker Jana Tucker (left) jumps along side junior middle blocker Kelsey Daniel in hopes of blocking the ball during the game against Our Lady of the Lake last Friday. Photo by Anh-Viet Dinh.

Volleyball excels at Trinity Fall Classic Tournament

Chloe Pope-Levison October 19, 2012

The Trinity women's volleyball team came in first at the Trinity Fall Classic Tournament this past weekend, going 2-1 against Our Lady of the Lake University and Bethel University. Trinity opened the...

Jennifer Mathews, associate professor of anthropology, studies Mayan culture, specifically the climate, environment and sustainability of Mayan life.

Anthropology professor lends expertise to National Geographic

Carlos Anchondo October 19, 2012

Jennifer Mathews, associate professor of anthropology, shared her expertise about Mayan culture in an Aug. 30 article in National Geographic News. The online news source sought her opinion concerning...

The two elevators in Thomas residence hall are the oldest elevators on Trinity’s campus. They also serve the largest amount of floors. High traffic causes damage to the elevators and mandates their constant upkeep. Photo by Megan McLoughlin.

Vandals cause damage to high-traffic elevators

Jeremy Keys October 19, 2012

Partial repairs to one of two elevators in Thomas residence hall recently cost Facilities Services nearly $10,000. Money for the repairs came from a Facilities Services fund that is budgeted specifically...

Mandy Patinkin and Claire Danes star in "Homeland" on Showtime. Photo courtesy of Showtime.

How the Emmys blew it with “Homeland”

Donald Dimick October 19, 2012

"Homeland" swept the 2012 Emmy awards. Winning the four most highly coveted categories for a television drama, Outstanding Drama, Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series and both the Dramatic Actor...

Mens soccer wins over friends and family weekend

Mens soccer wins over friends and family weekend

Chloe Pope-Levison October 19, 2012

To the tune of cheering friends and family who came out to support the Tigers for Friends and Family Weekend, the Trinity men's soccer team went 2-0 this weekend, defeating both Austin College and...

Congressman Charles Gonzalez addressed students Wednesday Oct. 17 during a program titled “Coffee with Congress: A Discussion with House Democrat Charles Gonzalez.” The event was co-sponsored by the dean’s office and Pi Sigma Alpha, the political science honor society on campus. Photo by Aidan Kirksey.

Congressman meets with students

Editorial Staff October 19, 2012

Democratic Congressman Charles A. Gonzalez of Texas' 20th congressional district "“which serves much of San Antonio"“since 1999 spoke to Trinity Students on Oct. 17, in the Waxahachie Room after...

Prior to the arrival of of the poles, the road between the Bell center and the football field was blocked due to construction on the new Facility Services building. The poles' appearance eradicated any hope the road would open to vehicular traffic again. The closure marks the beginning of an effort to make Trinity's campus more pedestrian friendly. Visit trinitonian2020redesign.mystagingwebsite.com to voice your opinion about the poles in this week's poll. Photo by Matthew Brink.

ASR VP on parking, restrictive poles

guest columnists October 17, 2012

As ASR's vice president, my role usually consists of overseeing the process of allocating the Student Activity Fee, which is a fancy way of saying that I maintain and update a very large Excel spreadsheet....

"Everything... why would you only try to accomplish one thing if you had unlimited resources?"

Sidewalk Symposium: If you had unlimited resources, what would you try to accomplish?

Sarah Cooper October 10, 2012

If you had unlimited resources, what would you try to accomplish? Photography by Sarah Cooper.

Sophomore Anh-Viet Dinh holds up a photograph of Murchison Tower, found in the library's archives, over the modern day location. This photograph and many others like it are part of an exhibit that opens at 5 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 10 on the second floor of the Coates University Center. Photo by Anh-Viet Dinh.

Portals to the past: a history of Trinity in photography

Joe O'Connell October 5, 2012

Sophomore Anh-Viet Dinh spent the past summer poring over old photos of the Trinity campus in the Special Collections section of the library. The result is a photo exhibit that will open at 5 p.m.,...