Photo by Oliver Chapin-Eiserloh Why is there so much pain and suffering in the world?Trinity students from all religious and cultural backgrounds discussed this question at chaplain Alex Serna-Wallender’s house at one of the semester’s first “Worthy Questions,” an event designed to engage students in conversation that challenges their spirituality. Hosted by Chapel Spiritual Life (CSL), the event is new...

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Photo by Oliver Chapin-Eiserloh To fully embody the definition of the word “maverick,” a person has to be an unorthodox and independently minded individual. They must break away from the current and make an effort to carve their own path with their own ideas. The Maverick Society was established this Fall semester with the goal of cultivating an environment open...

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Photo by Mona MirpourTrinity's campus houses more animals than just cats and skunks. Mice and rats also live within the halls of the Center for Science and Innovation (CSI), all in the service of scientific research. Seniors Juan Moreno and Aamu Karla both work with mice as research assistants for Gerard Beoudin, professor in the Department of Biology. “My research...

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Photo by Oliver Chapin-EiserlohBefore most Trinity debate team members were even packed for the fall semester, they were diligently researching this season’s topic: national space policy. The team was preparing for the first tournament of the year at Georgia State University. After that tournament in early September, debaters got a sense of what their opponents had researched, and with a...

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Photo by Oliver Chapin-Eiserloh Whether parked in Prassel Garage or zooming around campus, you have probably seen him. Herbie has become the fascination of the Trinity community — but who sits behind the wheel of the striped Beetle with the 53 logo? Chris Knecht, sophomore communication major, owns the eye-catching 2016 Volkswagen Beetle customized to look like Herbie. The first...

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File photoLeeRoy the Tiger was first introduced to Trinity in 1953. Lee Roy Pletz, a local builder and developer, purchased and flew in the live Bengal tiger, who was named in honor of his donor. Trinity was looking to establish a mascot to increase school spirit in regard to sports, especially football. Trinity presidents Leonidas C. Kirkes and Archelaus E....

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Photo by Oliver Chapin-EiserlohJunior Ángela García is an artist. A DJ. A self-proclaimed perfectionist. García used to make collages centering on themes such as iconography in Mexican culture or gun violence, but she said that being a perfectionist made her question if her pieces were good enough, if they needed something more, something less. “I’m way harder on myself than...

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Illustration by Andrea NebhutSenior Cristina Kodadek wasn’t sure how she was going to make friends her first year at Trinity. Following Greek 101, Kodadek decided to rush, intending to join a sorority but hoping to find friends. Luckily, she found both by joining Chi Beta Epsilon. About 25 percent of Trinity students are involved in Fraternity & Sorority Life (FSL)....

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Photo by Matthew ClaybrookMusic filled Parker Chapel as faculty, students and San Antonio locals proceeded into the building. The chapel was filled with conversation and smiles as members of the community interacted before the service commenced. Alex Serna-Wallender was officially installed as Trinity University’s chaplain on Sunday, Sept. 22., in Parker Chapel. There were about 100 people in attendance for...

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Photo by Mona MirpourAll the classes that senior Camila Acosta took last year were for a major that didn’t yet exist. Acosta has taken a mix of Spanish, international studies, art history and education classes, but now there is a major that accommodates and fits all of those passions. The global Latinx studies major was added to the Trinity catalog...

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