As a part of the Distinguished Lecture Series, Nina Totenberg, legal affairs correspondent for National Public Radio (NPR), addressed around 1,000 members of the Trinity community Thursday, Oct. 18, discussing the Supreme Court and the importance of journalism. Danny Anderson, president of the university, moderated the question-and-answer format of the lecture, asking Totenberg questions submitted from the audience. Totenberg’s coverage...

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Have you, family members or alumni friends ever picked up the phone to be greeted by a voice on the other end of the line asking for Trinity donations? That was a Phonathon caller — a student worker in one of Trinity's most important outreach programs that raises money for the university. Jim Stryker, associate director of Annual Giving Outreach...

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When junior Abbi Bowen posted a photo of a mauled bird carcass on the Overheard at Trinity Facebook page, she was hoping to spark a debate about the role of cats on campus. “We just need to rile people up or something. I never post on Overheard at Trinity, but I just did it because I knew people would freak...

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Meet Thomas “Tommy” Glenn, employee at Trinity with Aramark Dining and Food Services. You may recognize him as one of the many smiling faces working in the Coates Student Center Commons, serving up tacos and more. Even recent graduates and alumni could recognize him, as he has been working for Trinity off and on for about 16 years. He currently...

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This past Saturday, 689 people, including 268 prospective students, attended Trinity in Focus (TIF), an event that shows off Trinity’s campus to prospective students and their families. Aspen Gonzales, the associate director of Campus Visit Experiences, and Vanessa Leyva, the Visit and Event manager, are the two main organizers for Trinity in Focus events. According to Gonzales, the TIF days...

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Whether you’re an experienced dancer or you’ve got two left feet, the student dance organizations on campus provide plenty of opportunities to bust a move or see an energetic performance. You’ve likely heard of Loon-E Crew, Swing Bums, Top Naach and Prowlers Dance Team, but here’s a rundown of each organization so you can learn more about them, get involved...

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Once a week, sophomore Trace Glorioso and his friends meet to kill orcs, minotaurs and mercenaries; they cast spells and go on legendary searches for treasures they will never see. Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) is a role-playing tabletop game in which players act as characters of their creation, working with each other on storylines written by their ‘Dungeon Master,’ the...

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I formally joined the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil Mass in 2014, but my belief had been Catholic for months before that. Since that time, I have remained certain that becoming Catholic was the single best decision I’ve ever made or will ever make. Closeness to Christ through the sacraments, especially the Eucharist (communion) is something I could never...

The room is silent, and you’re left alone with your ominous thoughts. You’re religious, so you call out to God or Allah, the Buddha’s wisdom or the Hindu deities. You trust in their greatness and for good reasoning, too; they’ve helped you navigate through the monstrous waves of life. Yet, your mental health is deteriorating, no matter how much you...

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Writing well and conveying a point can be difficult, but help and guidance is just around the corner. Located in the Tiger Learning Commons (TLC) on the main floor of the Coates Library, the Writing Center teaches students a variety of writing skills that will serve their college careers and beyond. It is open to all questions and ready to...

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