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Junior Tim Jablonski takes a break from studying to enjoy a show on one of the new HD TVs in the North/South Foyer. Photo by Sarah Cooper.

New TVs arrive in residence hall lounges

Carlos Anchondo September 21, 2012

Two new television monitors have been installed in the North/South Foyer, and work has already begun to set up a larger screen in Heidi Lounge. The AT&T Center for Learning and Technology is...

Mars McLean kitten, Twix, relaxes with senior Noelle Parsons during the Greek Life camp out next to the Magic Stones.

This week in photos: September 21

Photography Staff September 21, 2012

Don't have time to read the paper right now? These photos will get you up to speed. Photography by Sarah Cooper, Anh-Viet Dinh, Aidan Kirksey and James Shultz.

Staff Editorial: Air your grievances

Staff Editorial: Air your grievances

Editorial Staff September 21, 2012

The Trintionian's status, as a student-edited press with revenue-based budgets and editors solely responsible for content, is often misunderstood but holds a special significance when it comes to being...

Megan Julian, managing editor of the Trinitonian, Laura Sandling, station director of Tiger TV and Katelyn Campbell, managing editor of the Mirage yearbook share a laugh with the guests of honor John and Alice Sheldon following a light-hearted story about the pranks Paul Jurgens used to play on his family. Photo by James Shultz.

A new perspective: 9/11 one dog and eleven years later

Megan Julian September 14, 2012

As the interview with John and Alice Sheldon, brother-in-law and sister of fallen 9/11 hero, Paul Jurgens, was coming to a close, John answered an audience member's question about finding closure and...

Sarah Pickett and Jean-Pierre Sanchez look on as Clay Ford and Ruthie Ocean participate in Acro Yoga on Tuesday. Junior ruthie Ocean regularly hosts Acro Yoga sessions on Prassel Lawn in which she teaches exotic yoga positions. Photo by Anh-Viet Dinh.

New acrobatic yoga club teaches students to fly

Lauren Wilks September 14, 2012

Passing by Prassel lawn, you may have noticed a constantly changing group of partnered students casually lying on top of each other and gliding through seemingly impossible positions in the air using...

Trinity alumni Mike Avery (left), along with a fellow member of Texas Parkour, showcase their high-flying abilities in Brackenridge Park. Photo by Paul Cuclis.

Getting your Parkour on

Paul Cuclis September 14, 2012

The stone playground in Brackenridge is a place where kids can go to play hide-and-seek, scramble over concrete walls and dangle from metal bars, but every Sunday afternoon, it serves a different function....

Greek members gather for a monthly CCI luncheon on Wednesday. Photo by James Shultz.

Greek retreat provides leadership training for new members

Carlos Anchondo September 14, 2012

The next generation of Greek leadership will take part in the first annual Greek U New Active Retreat on Sept. 28 and 29. Designed specifically for members of the New Active Class of 2012, the endeavor...

Ben Newhouse gets a laugh from a hypothetical letter written to his new "underlings" at Birmingham-Southern University by some of his fellow CCI staff members: (L to R) Katharine Martin, Carolyn Bonilla, and Edwin Blanton on Sept. 12. Photo by Carly Cowen.

Faculty, staff and students pay tribute to Newhouse

Carlos Anchondo September 14, 2012

More than 100 well wishers gathered at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 12 in the Fiesta Room to say goodbye to Ben Newhouse, assistant director of campus and community involvement at Trinity. Newhouse,...

Executive members Carolina Lozano, Anna Van Buskirk and Avantika Krishna tell interested individuals how they can contribute to the community through participation in the E3 Initiative, a group currently seeking active organizational status on campus. Photo by Sarah Cooper.

Students found group with focus on activism

Faith Ozer September 14, 2012

The E3 Initiative, soon to be one of Trinity University's newest organizations, is meant to be a resource for students who want to do more in their community and don't know where to start. "E3 stands...

The outdoor pool, located on the south side of campus by the tennis court and the baseball and football fields, is 50 meters long and is open to Trinity students, staff and faculty. It is also open to members of the surrounding community through the Outdoor Club Membership. The pool is open all month except for two Saturdays when Trinity hosts home football games.

Outdoor pool provides relief from the summer heat

Carlos Anchondo September 14, 2012

With temperatures in San Antonio consistently in the 90s, many students, faculty and local community members find themselves searching for a way to escape the imposing heat. Individuals need to look...

Returning students found the parking lot in front of Mabee Dining Hall was missing some of its live oaks. The trees once provided a welcome slice of shade from the sizzling Texas sun but where removed due to poor growth. Photo by Aidan Kirksey.

Trees planted on bed of asphalt and limestone removed

Faith Ozer September 14, 2012

As students came back to campus, many people began to wonder where the trees in the parking lot in front of Mabee dining hall went. Although the answer may seem simple, the answer can be found at its...

"Roomie Blues" by Sarah Fulton

Staff Editorial: Claim your education, embrace opportunities

Editorial Staff September 14, 2012

Tuesday marked the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. As noted by major news outlets, the day involved subdued ceremonies in comparison to previous years, especially last year's milestone 10th...