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"Midterm Midsquirm" by Sarah Fulton

Staff Editorial: Voting is sexy

Editorial Staff October 5, 2012

We at the Trinitonian will be the first to tell you that keeping up with matters not related to the daily grind is difficult. If it doesn't have to do with classes, social media or work, it's off our...

On National Voter Registration day, students flocked to a table in Coates to register to vote in the November elections. By the end of the day, 60 students had registered. Photo by Sarah Cooper.

Progressives promote voter registration before election

Carlos Anchondo October 5, 2012

In the past four weeks, members of the Trinity Progressives registered 139 Trinity students and faculty to vote. The number of students and faculty registering fluctuated depending on the day and...

At last Thursday's debate in the tiger's Den over the Affordable Healthcare Act, senior Timothy Knoedler argues in favor of the legislation's birth control mandate. Photo by Aidan Kirksey.

Debate team brings health care discourse to Trinity

Faith Ozer October 5, 2012

On Thursday, Sept. 27, Trinity's debate team hosted a debate open to the public in the Tiger's Den to debate the following resolution: The Obama Health Care Plan (Affordable Care Act) is an infringement...

President Dennis Ahlburg smiles while watching former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers speak in Laurie Auditorium on Thursday night. Photo by Aidan Kirksey.

Former chief economist breaks down candidates’ policies

Editorial Staff October 5, 2012

Lawrence H. Summers, former chief economist of the World Bank, former president of Harvard University and member of both the Clinton and Obama administrations, addressed the community at 7:30 p.m....

First year Kimberly Polasek steals the ball away from the opposing team during a soccer game against the University of Dallas two weeks ago. Photo by Sarah Cooper.

Women’s soccer scores high

Chloe Pope-Levison October 5, 2012

The newly number one ranked Trinity women's soccer team dominated on the road this past weekend, handily defeating both Centenary College and Austin College in the opening weekend of SCAC play. "The...

Photo Gallery: Trinity performs "A Bright Room Called Day"

Photo Gallery: Trinity performs “A Bright Room Called Day”

James Shultz October 4, 2012

Set in 1930s Germany, "A Bright Room Called Day" by playwright Tony Kushner centers around a group of friends caught up in the events of the fall of the Weimar Republic and Adolph Hitler's rise to power....

Jim Boelens, alumni sponsor of 2016, regularly visits the Fort Sam Houston Equestrian Center, to ride his mule, Scooter. Boelens is offering the opportunity to ride mules to all students.

This week in photos: September 28

Photography Staff October 3, 2012

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

Susanna Residence Hall, pictured above and located on the west side of campus, houses upperclassmen students. In a survey issued on Sept. 18, residents voted to allow smoking in Susanna, along with Myrtle residence hall. They are the only two halls to allow smoking on balconies or in the walkways. Photo by Aidan Kirksey

Student survey allows smoking in Susana and Myrtle residence halls

Carlos Anchondo September 28, 2012

An email issued on Sept. 18, detailed the results of a residence hall smoking survey administered via email on Sept. 7. The survey asked one question: whether or not a student wanted their dorm...

Senior Laura Hall, junior Paige Carlson, senior Joan Chang and sophomore Leah Hoffpauir compete in Tiger TV’s first full length game show on Wednesday, September 26th. Contestants were asked multiple choice questions about the first amendment for a chance to win a brand new iPad. Photo by Sarah Cooper

Trinity television network hosts new game show

Lauren Wilks September 28, 2012

This week marks Trinity's annual participation in First Amendment Week on campus. The TU community recognizes the reach and impact of the First Amendment, which protects the freedoms of religion, speech,...

Agnes Eggling (Junior Lisa Ashby) and Gregor Bazwald (Senior Kauveh Khozein) sit and ponder over the changes that will be taking place since Hitler has been appointed chancellor, and how it will affect their lives as German citizens. Photo by James Shultz.

“A Bright Room Called Day” opens tonight at 8 p.m.

Trevor Flynn September 28, 2012

With the upcoming election, the stage is set for Trinity Theatre's production of Tony Kushner's political thriller "A Bright Room Called Day" to open this weekend. This fact is made all the more...

“Ellie Goulding because she’s got some cool beats.”

Sidewalk Symposium: If you could see anyone in concert, who would it be?

Sarah Cooper September 28, 2012

If you could see anyone in concert, who would it be? Compiled by Sarah Cooper.

"Statistics Soap Opera" by Sarah Fulton

Staff Editorial: Think before you express yo’ self

Editorial Staff September 28, 2012

By now we hope you've realized that this week's front page of the Trinitonian is phony (hence the name the Triniphonian), and we also hope that you participated in the events celebrating the First...