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FX show, "Terriers," was lauded for being heartfelt but also funny and realist, but unfortunately it was cancelled after only one season. Photo courtesy of Fox 21.

One and done: The best one-season television shows

Donald Dimick March 1, 2013

The longest-running scripted show in primetime history is "The Simpsons" with 24 seasons and over 520 episodes. Behind that is NBC's "Law and Order" tied with CBS's "Gunsmoke" with 20 seasons...

At the "Mirage Museum" displayed in Fall 2011 in Coates University Center lobby students got a chance to look at how the yearbook has evolved over the years. Now, the Mirage starts a new chapter in its history by printing in full color for the first time in its history. Photo by Carly Cowen.

Trinity yearbook, the Mirage, goes full-color for the first time

Kenneth Caruthers February 22, 2013

At the end of every school year, the Mirage staff takes a look at their finished product and thinks of ways they could improve the yearbook for the next year. At the end of last year, Walsworth, the...

Tire ruts remain outside of Northrup after the San Antonio fire department conducted a fire equipment accessibility test, attempting to drive a fire truck near upper campus buildings during winter break. Photo by Anh-Viet Dinh.

Fire equipment access plan changes campus landscape

Caleb Franzmann February 22, 2013

Trinity campus is set for changes after the City of San Antonio declined the original fire equipment access plan for the Center for the Sciences and Innovation project. After the decline of the original...

Junior Greg Haugen rips a ascot during an afternoon practice in early February. Photo by Aidan Kirksey.

Men’s tennis goes 4-2 over the weekend

Chloe Pope-Levison February 8, 2013

The Trinity men's tennis team opened their spring season this past week with a winning record of 4-2. "We're just extremely excited to start the season," said sophomore Jordan Mayer. "We have...

Junior forward Zach Lambert blocks a lay-up by Austin College during last Friday's men's basketball game in Sams Gym. Photo by Megan McLoughlin.

Men’s basketball goes undefeated in last weekend’s SCAC conference play

Chloe Pope-Levison February 8, 2013

The Trinity  men's basketball team went undefeated in Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference play last weekend, securing victories against both Austin College and Centenary College. The Tigers remain...

Photo illustration by Carly Cowen.

Last-minute Valentine’s Day gift ideas

Sara Marchionda February 8, 2013

Valentine's Day is coming up fast, and it's too late to order something online without outrageous expedited shipping costs. What can you do? You simply must find something for your special someone...

Photo by Sarah Cooper

Honor Code changes await administration approval

Jeremy Keys February 8, 2013

Members of the Trinity University Honor Council recently drafted, submitted and received approval for for a number of changes to the university Honor Code, including changes to the number of sitting...

Senior Paige McGhee checks seniors into the Senior Happy Hour which as held at 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, in the Coates University Skyline Room. Photo by Matthew Brink.

Senior Gift Committee collects donations from graduating seniors

Lauren Wilks February 8, 2013

Lately, Trinity's seniors have received several emails and Facebook invitations to activities that are affiliated with the Senior Gift Committee, and many of those same seniors have no idea exactly...

Junior forward Murphy Burns leaps over her defender for a layup in last week's victory against Southwestern. Photo by Aidan Kirksey.

Women’s basketball goes 9-3 over winter break, leading SCAC

Chloe Pope-Levison January 25, 2013

The women's basketball team dominated over break, remaining undefeated in conference play and earning the No. 1 seed in the SCAC. "Over break we really grew as a team, accepting the responsibility to...

Sophomore guard Craig Saltarelli drives to the basket for a layup during last Saturday's 66-49 victory over Southwestern University. Photo by Matthew Brink.

Men’s basketball continues winning streak

Chloe Pope-Levison January 25, 2013

Over the winter break, while most students lounged on the couch watching hours of Netflix and stuffing their faces with home cooked meals, the Trinity men's basketball team was busy winning eight of...

Senior guard Anne Weidelich dribbles the ball in an effort to score in last Sunday's game against Schreiner University. Photo by James Shultz.

Women’s basketball starts season

Chloe Pope-Levison November 30, 2012

The Trinity women's basketball team opened their season on a high note this past week, losing their first game but winning the next two. "The games were really close and we did really well for having...

Mindy Morales, computer aided drafting technician for Campus Planning and Sustainability won last year’s contest with her ornament pictured above. See Ruth Taylor courtyardfor this year’s entries. Photo courtesy of Deborra Finlan-Cardenas.

Trinity staff decks the halls for the holidays

Kenneth Caruthers November 30, 2012

With rich hot chocolate, warm holiday cookies and a vast assortment of decorative holiday ornaments on hand, the only thing keeping the Ruth Taylor courtyard from becoming a true winter wonderland...