Trinity joined over 100 other schools nationwide to celebrate Anthropology Day on Thursday, Feb. 21, at 5 p.m. in the Storch Memorial Building. The American Anthropological Association established Anthropology Day three years ago, and Trinity began to recognize the event last year. The Anthropology Society is hosting the event, with funding provided by the Department of Sociology and Anthropology.“This is...
By Jolie Francis + 4 others for Trinitonian - 7 min read
Student Involvement to evaluate diversity in Greek life
Photo by Genevieve Humphreys This year, for the first time, the Office of Student Involvement will partner with Institutional Research and Effectiveness to analyze the roster of Greek students and examine the diversity of the Greek population in relation to Trinity. The Greek life community on campus teaches and lives by the four pillars of fraternity and sorority life: scholarship,...
By Jolie Francis + 7 others for Trinitonian - 4 min read
Before the serving line: Where your food comes from
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Photo by Matthew Claybrook Believe it or not, food at Mabee doesn’t just appear out of nowhere. A section on sustainability was added in Aramark’s most erecent contract with Trinity University although Aramark has made efforts to find local and sustainable food sources for Mabee Dining Hall and the Provisions on Demand (P. O. D.) locations on campus in its...
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New QEP creates new positions, programs in TLC
Photo by Kathleen Creedon The Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) has lead to changes throughout the Tiger Learning Commons (TLC), including new directors and tutoring programs. Betty Curry, who had been the interim director for academic support, has taken on the position formally. Curry was unavailable for comment by the time of publication. Formerly the director of the Writing Center, Jennifer...
Photo by Genevieve HumphreysAfter pushback from student organizations regarding the adoption of the ACE memorandum to regulate student events, Student Involvement has started working directly with the Trinity community to draft new guidelines for protests on campus. David Tuttle, dean of students, and Jamie Thompson, director of Student Involvement, brought ideas about new protest policies to the Jan. 30 Student...
Photo by Genevieve HumphreysAs she was closing in on the finish line of a mud run, sophomore Meagan Springer broke her ankle, tearing multiple ligaments. It was the middle of fall semester, and she would need two surgeries and hours of physical therapy. The first surgery, just two days after the incident, happened to fall on the same day as...
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Renowned architect honors late artist with new project
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Photo by Matthew Claybrook David Adjaye, renowned Ghanaian British architect, addressed around 1,000 members of the Trinity and San Antonio community in Laurie Auditorium on Jan. 29. After being introduced by Ron Nirenberg, San Antonio’s mayor, Adjaye spoke about his recently completed building, Ruby City. Ruby City is a contemporary art museum located south of downtown San Antonio at 150...
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Best Pizza: Pizza Classics
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graphic by Alex Parris The votes are in! Located less than half of a mile from campus, it's no wonder Pizza Classics has staked its claim as the Best Pizza for Trinity. Not only is the location convenient, but the buy-one-get-one-free pizza deal does wonders for any college student's wallet. Don’t be fooled by the name “Pizza Classics,” for the...
By Jolie Francis + 7 others for Trinitonian - 5 min read
Possible effects of the government shutdown loom over university
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While the United States Congress and president battle it out on Capitol Hill, Trinity University faces possible issues caused by the government shutdown. The federal government has been in a partial shutdown since Dec. 22 of last year. According to David Macpherson, professor of economics, this particular government shutdown is the consequence of disagreement over the creation of a border...
By Jolie Francis + 7 others for Trinitonian - 3 min read
What funding rules do RSOs follow?
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Each year, Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) request money from the Student Activity Fee (SAF), but there are some limitations to how that money can be used. The Student Government Association (SGA) dictates the funding process of RSOs. They, with assistance from the Office of Student Involvement, handle the transfers of funds to RSOs, the collection of receipts from RSOs and...
