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President Ahlburg to resign after contract deadline Trinity president to step down after five year contract by Luke Wise
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On January 1, 2015, President Dennis Ahlburg will step down from his position following the end of his five year contract at Trinity. Ahlburg, Trinity’s 18th president came into his position in January of 2010, bringing with him new projects and ideas
Chi Delta Tau set to continue Tiger Taxi program Tiger taxi program aims to provide students with safe driving alternative by Katie Hayes
“It was a five year contract, and I have decided that the five years are up, so I will step down,” Ahlburg said. With his contract ending in the middle of the academic year, Ahlburg said that he is willing to stay on until the board finds a new choice. “I’ve told the board I am more than happy to stay on until they have a new president in place,” Ahlburg said. “There is a usual academic cycle to these things, but I came in the middle of the year so this is just how it has worked out.”
With the five years coming to a close, Ahlburg is looking to leave the campus in the best shape possible, with changes coming full circle and a large first-year class. “Its been a busy five years; we’ve got lots of things in place, the strategic plan, the new curriculum, the new buildings, plans for the refurbishment of the remainder of the buildings and the start of the refurbishment of the Bell Center,” Ahlburg said. With so many changes though, Ahlburg made sure not to overload the university, seeing
the progress as a good time to step down. “My interest is in changing things, so but you can’t keep changing things unless there is time to catch up,” Ahlburg said. “The time is such that it is a good time for me to step down; with so many things in place we can implement more of the elements of the strategic plan and put in the new curriculum in place next academic year.” Although a native Australian, Ahlburg is considering the possibility of staying in San Antonio after his contract ends.
“We’ve fallen in love with Trinity and San Antonio,” Ahlburg said. “This place gets to you which is why three of the former presidents when I came here were all still in San Antonio and connected in some way to the university.” With the new curriculum set in place come his resignation, Ahlburg may be looking to join faculty, joining the challenge of implementing the curriculum personally.
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New Student Orientation brings first years together through various events, from the high energy PlayFair (top and right) to the humorous Coates Caper (bottom). With a variety of other events, like the Tower Climb, community service events and the formal convocation, first years have had the opportunity to bond with one another and make memories. First years end the events with the Welcome Week concert, featuring rap and hip-hop artist Tyga, which will be held at 8:30 p.m. Friday 29 at the baseball field.
NEWS REPORTER
Roughly a year and a half ago, discussions between then president of Chi Delta Tau, Erik Long-Goheen, and David Tuttle, associate vice president for student affairs and dean of students, began talk about Tiger Taxi, a program to help eliminate drunk driving among Trinity University students. These taxis can take students anywhere in San Antonio and accept a Tiger Taxi Card that students may purchase online. “There are really a lot of things that we can do now and I think that we should do to stop this drinking and driving,” said Arush Dutt, a member of Chi Delta Tau. “The public transportation isn’t that good here and I think we should promote the use of taxis more.” The minimum balance you must put on the card is $25. The Tiger Taxis are run through the Yellow Cab Company and are the same price as a regular taxi. As of Wednesday, Aug. 20, Chi Delta Tau has sold 28 cards.
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photos by Sarah Thorne (above), Miguel Webber (top and left)
Greek carnival to unite students on campus Carnival to be hosted by Greek Council early fall by Courtney Shikle
NEWS REPORTER
The Greek Council will host a carnival and tailgate at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, on Prassel Lawn. The event is three hours before kickoff of the first game of the season for the Trinity football team. “Greek Council is wanting to do some unity events this year,” said Briana McGlamory, coordinator
of fraternity and sorority life. “We really want to bring the community together and bring people into events so they see the positive side of Greek Council and Greek life in general.” In previous years, the Big Six organizations—Greek Council, Trinity Diversity Connection, Trinity University Volunteer Action Committee, Student Government Association, Student Programming Board and Student Ambassadors—have tried to co-host a carnival, but it has not been very successful, according to McGlamory. “Last semester we saw that there was an opportunity to take
over the Big Six carnival,” said John Pederson, Greek Council cochair. “We are also trying to steer Greek council towards our four guiding principles—leadership, camaraderie, scholarship and philanthropy—and we have already expressed the other three but we felt like we were missing camaraderie.” The camaraderie is not just among the Greek organizations, but also between the Greek and non-Greek populations as well. “We want to have the big unity with our community as a whole,” said Angel Bottera, Greek Council co-chair. “This Greek carnival isn’t just for Greeks. It is put on by
Greeks, but it’s for the community as a whole.” This year, the Greek Council is the sole funder of the event. “I want to have high hopes,” McGlamory said. “I want to be supportive of the students and try to get them to take charge.” “I think because it’s run by students and facilitated by students there will be a bigger turnout,” Bottera said. “I feel like the Big Six was a great idea . . . however, just advertisement and word of mouth among the Greek community has gotten the word out better.”
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Christian Nardini Senior Senator
In what other organizations are you involved? Alpha Kappa Psi, TUVAC, Model UN and APO.
What are your goals for SGA?
To represent and serve students (and try to address their concerns to the best of my ability) in my final semester on SGA.
What is your proudest accomplishment as an SGA senator?
While serving on the University Curriculum Council, I feel I was able to provide the students’ perspective as the campus switches to the 4x4 (4 classes, 4 credit hours) .
If you had unlimited funds and no restrictions, what would you do in SGA? With unlimited funds and no restrictions, I would build a parking garage and have apartment style housing options for on-campus seniors.
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Proposed B-cycle program voting divides SGA; vote to be held this fall semester
by James Godfrey NEWS REPORTER
The Student Government Association has been in contact with San Antonio B-Cycle since late 2012 regarding the possibility of installing a B-Cycle station on campus for students to use with the other stations around San Antonio. This summer, the SGA went through further deliberation regarding funding for the station, and a meeting was held on campus to decide where the station might be placed in the future. “[The students] have the right to know about the process,” said Christian Nardini, Student Government Association senator. B-Cycle is a bike sharing service that has stations in cities across the country and it allows members to rent out a bike from any station to ride on short trips through the city. The B-Cycle station was originally presented to the Student Government Association in late 2012 by Gus Sullivan, a representative from B-Cycle, and again following the election of new SGA senators in 2013. The possibility of two stations on campus was discussed, but eventually it was decided that one station would be enough. Due to concerns about liability and student interest, the vote
on funding was set aside for a later date. A student survey sent out by the SGA regarding whether or not students were interested in having a station on campus yielded the result that student interest was present, though the question of funding still remained. Over the summer, a request to vote on funding was brought forward by SGA President Evan Lewis, asking that senators make the decision on B-Cycle through an online vote. Following private discussion between senators and a meeting of the Oversight and Rules Committee, a statement was issued on June 21 that said, “the Oversight and Rules Committee believes rules, procedures and precedent were violated and as of now, $0 shall be issued to B-Cycle at this time,” citing concerns that several rules had been broken with the presentation of the vote. The Rules Committee noted that not all members within the committee were against the funding of B-Cycle, but that they had concerns towards the manner in which a vote was proposed, and expressed an interest in having “the issue discussed together as an entire legislative body when all [members of the SGA] return in the Fall Semester.” Lewis responded to the statement through a memorandum to the officers and senators of SGA; David Tuttle, associate vice president for student affairs and dean of students; and Jamie Thompson, director of Campus & Community Involvement. This statement defended the online vote as necessary given the
photo by Anh-Viet Dinh Seniors Jacob Hall and Lauren Krummel utilize the B-Cycle bicycles to ride around San Antonio. The Student Government Association has plans to begin the voting process to determine whether or not the program will receive funding.
nature of the terms senators serve through the summer. “To me, it is ridiculous not to expect that [the SGA] would conduct business over the summer,” said Evan Lewis, President of the Student Government Association. “The university changes a lot over the summer, and the SGA should be able to respond to those changes.” It gave other reasons for that decision, including a deadline for federal grants that would subsidize the cost of B-Cycle, halving the amount that SGA would have to pay. The statement also said that it was
“outside of the jurisdiction of the committee to order” that funding would not be given to the project, and that Lewis would proceed using a portion of the SGA reserve fund to finance the B-Cycle proposal. “I [stayed] out of the issue until people were needing or asking for assistance,” Tuttle said. “The students worked it out and came to good conclusions.” Following the statement by Lewis regarding continuing forward with the funding, Tuttle stepped forward and requested that a decision on the issue be held until the fall semester. A meeting of Tuttle, Lewis,
Sullivan, Nardini, assistant director of facilities services Mike Schweitzer and senator Courtney Iverson was held on campus in order to better decide where the station would be placed. It was decided that, should funding be approved for B-Cycle, the station would most likely be placed in the roundabout near McLean hall. Further discussion regarding funding of the B-Cycle station will proceed during SGA meetings this semester. “I thought the students handled it assertively and respectfully,” Tuttle said. “It was appropriately resolved.”
more efficiently, they have more opportunities to contact and interact with students prior to arriving at the university.
including computer science, engineering, physics, premed, teacher preparation and music. In the old system, students were divided by their projected major and assigned a faculty advisor who best suited their interests. While this system received a strong positive response from students within specific disciplines, students who were placed more generally did not respond as strongly. The new system of advising seeks to help that strong positive response become more widespread. It houses students based on their compatibility quizzes, as well as particular demographics the university maintains on each hall in order to encourage greater diversity within halls. While general halls are not being assigned specific majors, the HOPE hall and Entrepreneurial hall are still active. The Residential Life office hopes that the new initiative will encourage
more perspectives on the same subject. “It is very cool to hear these discussions,” said Melissa Flowers, assistant director for residential education. “Our former systems were not really allowing for that diversity of academic thought, and we are really excited to see how that plays out in our academic community.” The university is hopeful the new system for housing and advising students will contribute to a better environment and allow students to get in touch more with advisors who will most effectively aid them on their current course. The new process will ideally provide first years with a wider network, and the effects of the new system will be better known in the coming years. “I don’t see us returning to the old way,” Flowers said. “But we are certainly open to changing the process and eager to see how it plays out.”
Residential Life introduces new programs for students Res Life programs set to reflect new curriculum changes for incoming first year students by James Godfrey NEWS REPORTER
The new semester has brought changes for Residential Life as the office introduces new programs to contribute to the community environment on campus. These changes, after several years of consideration, will predominantly affect first years, their residential mentors and faculty advisors. “You get to branch out and meet newcomers,” said Chaz Davis, a resident advisor. “It speeds up the process of forming that close community.” The Residential Life student staff is comprised of 56 members. The members of
the student staff are assigned as needed, and class size can affect their placement. This year, all student staff were required to attend first-year events such as Playfair in order to give new students the opportunity to meet those with whom they might not interact otherwise, like RAs who attend to upperclassmen. These relationships give first years a broader community to reach out to. This development is a change from last year, when first years were predominantly aided by their RMs and the Orientation Team. Given the effect the changes have had on New Student Orientation, Campus and Community Involvement has been heavily involved with planning since the end of the last school year. The shift has also allowed the Residential Life office more time to give students their rooming assignments, and because students receive their rooms and roommate assignments
“You get to branch out and meet newcomers. It speeds up the process of forming that close community.” Chaz Davis
Junior resident advisor
“I am more than willing to get out there and interact with [first years],” said Eric Booker, a resident advisor. “We are a comfort for them.” For the past several years, most students entering the university favor majors
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Step UP Bystander Action
Last Friday night, Trinity’s Class of 2018 was trained in bystander intervention, an program endorsed by the White House and lauded as an effective prevention vehicle by Title IX to stop sexual assault, relationship violence, alcohol poisoning, drunk driving, and more. Research at Trinity conducted in May 2014 shows that our students are active bystanders who step up to help their friends and prevent harm in our community. Look at these impressive examples of how the Class of 2017 stepped up last year after having been trained in bystander intervention during their New Student Orientation: “A friend was going to let a drunk person drive her back to her house and we made them both sleep where we were instead of driving.”
“A girl was drunk at a party and guys were drunk and all over her. She was a friend of mine and I just didn't let it happen.” 3
“While out clubbing with my friends, my friend's boyfriend was belligerently drunk. He insisted on driving so I told him that, ‘I trusted his word, but it would just make ME feel more comfortable if we took a cab.’ He agreed and I took care of getting us a cab.”
“My friend was scary drunk and we were unsure what to do or if she was going to be okay so we decided to call our RM to assess the situation and then call TUPD. She ended up being taken to the hospital so we are 100% proud of the decision we made.” 1,2
“There was a guy attempting to get with a girl that was clearly too drunk for her own good and I stopped him.” 3
“My suitemate had alcohol poisoning, and his roommate didn't want us to call TUPD. We intervened and made the call because it was clear he was not in a stable state.” 1,2
“I heard a group of guys asking a girl to
“My friend was intoxicated and was going somewhere with a guy she didn't know. I stopped her and walked her back to her dorm.”
take her shirt off, when she said no they turned to each other and said "We'll just get her more drunk". I grabbed her arm and pulled her out of there.” 3 1. Responsible Friend Policy:
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“When a student contacts University officials or other helping professionals out of concern for another student’s health and safety, none of the students present (including the intoxicated student) will be considered for alcohol policy violations for that specific incident.”
PUBS: Puking, Unconscious (or semi-conscious), Breathing (slow or irregular), Skin (cold, clammy, pale, or blue)
“A person who has consumed alcohol may experience diminished capacity for effective decision-making and action, and thus may be incapable of consenting to sexual activity.”
How to step up DIRECT- Speak directly to people involved DELEGATE- Involve other friends or call TUPD DISTRACT- Do anything you can think of to interfere
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Trinity Tomorrow helps create large first-year class, while establishing three new centers by Rebecca Craft NEWS REPORTER While it is still in the beginning stages, Trinity Tomorrow, the university’s strategic plan, is already having an impact on campus. The plan, which outlines the university’s vision for the next 10 years, seeks to build upon the strengths of the university while making the values of Trinity more nationally known. A central component of the plan includes the creation of three new centers: the Center for International Citizenship, which will provide resources for international students and international studies; the Center for Experiential Learning and Career Success, which will allow students to gain career experience outside the classroom; and the Student Success Center, which will supplement students academically with workshops, peer tutors and writing assistance.
“A big emphasis of the strategic plan is integrating what students do in the classroom with what they do outside the classroom . . . everything from internships to service learning, class assignments that take you outside the classroom, to community service in San Antonio,” said Michael Fischer, vice president for academic affairs and dean of the faculty. “It’s taking advantage of not only the fact that we are a residential campus...but also we are on location here in San Antonio.” Another way the strategic plan seeks to take advantage of the residential campus is to encourage “productive collisions” and make them a defining characteristic of the Trinity experience. These productive collisions are essentially meetings between those who are interested in different fields. They encourage their collaboration, and that interchange allows them to see challenging problems from new angles in keeping with Trinity’s interdisciplinary approach. To Lisa Jasinski, special projects coordinator, productive collisions consist of a wide variety of interests and fields. “Anything from the 40 interdisciplinary programs that we already have to the kinds of interesting conversations and debates that happen when
Tiger Taxi provides safe program for students • continued from Page 1 “We have been looking for options in terms of safe driving,” Tuttle said. “If people have money on a card that has to be for a cab, it seems that they’re probably more likely to use that money in a dangerous situation where there is alcohol.” Tuttle and Chi Delta Tau have been working together to create this program. Although the idea was originally Tuttle’s, he believed a fraternity would be more effective than the administration at networking with students to inform them about the program and sell cards. “Years ago there were a couple of members of Chi Delta Tau that had been in a car accident, and I thought it just might be a natural fit for them to care about student safety and driving,” Tuttle said. “I just thought it touched their group in a pretty real way.” In addition to the accident, Chi Delta Tau was suspended in 2012 for hazing. Although originally suspended for three years, they were allowed to come back to campus after one year of suspension. “We wanted to come back and kind of change the outlook of how we are viewed
on campus and change how we approach our activities,” said Alex Hartzel, a junior member of Chi Delta Tau who is involved with the Tiger Taxi program. “We just wanted to see if we could do something as a fraternity that had gotten in trouble to come back strong by helping the community.” Chi Delta Tau had a table to welcome the first-year class on move-in day. They educated new students and parents about the program and its features while handing out brochures and selling Tiger Taxi cards. “I’m really encouraged by their program,” said Briana McGlamory, coordinator for fraternity and sorority life. “A lot of people took brochures and they actually had to go print more, which I thought was great.” Currently Dutt and Hartzel are working to have an information session during Fall Family Weekend, when they can inform parents and new students about the Tiger Taxi program. They hope to have students enroll in the program at that point, and to continue to grow. “I think this could be a really positive thing, because it’s not just about the number of cab cards they sell; it’s about the culture of student safety and driving,” Tuttle said.
people who come from different fields look at a problem...like food or hunger or energy or environmental sustainability, you start getting really interesting ideas when you take people who don’t think about the world in the same way.” Jasinski said. “I think CSI is a great example of how that’s part of who we already are.” To supplement the strategic plan, the university is increasing its marketing efforts. This endeavor includes the billboard off U.S. Route 281 that proclaims that Trinity is “the University of &,” which highlights the multiple interests held by many Trinity students. “The idea came by talking with faculty, other staff members, students and alumni about what it means to be at Trinity,” said Michelle Bartonico, associate director of marketing communications. “A lot of them started talking about, ‘well, me personally, I did this and I do this, and when I was at Trinity I was a double major and I played golf.” With the combination of interests on campus, the campaign seemed perfect to many. “All of these ‘ands’ started coming up, and so we tried to pin down what that really meant. We think it means that we are multifaceted people here, who have a lot of different interests
and then the opportunities to actually pursue those interests.” Though most students seem to like the university’s marketing push, “The University of &” campaign is ambiguous to some, including junior Eric Booker. “The billboards are almost confusing, like the whole discover your ampersand thing. I don’t really know what to think of that, but it’s cool to see our friends’ faces across San Antonio,” Booker said. To reach a larger and more diverse group of students, Trinity has increased its online advertising presence as well. This includes banner ads, Facebook promotionsand a redesigned website. “90 percent of a student’s first contact with an institution comes through the internet,” said Charles White, vice president for information resources. “You can assume that your website is pretty important in terms of making a good first impression.” In regards to the new website, practicallity and simplicity were key goals. “It didn’t seem to be very oriented towards the outside,” Logan said. “We wanted to create a website that was easy to use, that was interesting graphically, something to look at that’s fun, and that would lead people to want to ask more, to want to look for more.”
This year’s incoming class, which is larger than the previous class, is evidence of the success in the strategic plan and marketing campaigns. “I actually just got off an airplane and there’s a bunch [of advertisements] in the airport,” said Mariah Wahl, a junior at Trinity. “It’s cool to see Trinity being advertised. I guess it seems a little silly to us, because as actual students your thought process isn’t ‘today I’m going to discover, grow, become,’ but I think it’s an inspiring message. I like it. I guess it’s been effective since we have such a big freshman class.” However, older recruitment methods, such as reputation and special tour days, still seem to be the dominant source for the incoming class. “I didn’t see an ad for Trinity until after I had decided to come here,” said first year Cole Murray. “I just like the school, and I heard a lot from counselors.” First year Savannah Lohec had a similar experience. “I came to the Trinity 360, so that’s how I became interested in Trinity.” Though it may take a while longer for the marketing push to reach its full potential, many see the efforts headeing in the right direction. Marketing paired with the new strategic plan will help guide the university into the future.
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Carnival to host variety of booths and stations • continued from Page 1
There are 10 to 12 booths overall. The 15 Greek organizations will each host a booth and some groups will pair up for the bigger stations. These include a dunk tank, a pie-in-the-face event, water balloon toss, inflatables, snow cones, cotton candy, football toss, sumo wrestling, a balloon dart paint wall and trashcan pong. There is also speculation of an ALS Ice Bucket Challenge station where students can partake in the challenge with the help of the Greeks, according to Pederson. With the new tailgating policy now in place, this year students who are 21 and over can consume alcohol at the event. Alcohol will not be provided at the event but students are allowed to bring their own should they wish. TUPD, faculty and administrators will be present to help enforce the 21-and-over policy, according to Bottera. “We want to see people out there being
responsible with the new tailgating policy,” Pederson said. “It has never really been tested, but we’re hoping that this is a model for responsible alcohol consumption and not something that the Greek community abuses.” Although the Greek Council is hosting the carnival and tailgate, it is not a recruitment event. It is an event for the student body to see what they can do to be social and how they can get involved on campus, according to McGlamory. “Recruitment does not start until Oct. 12 so this is not a ‘come hang out with the XYZ fraternity as they host the X event,’” McGlamory said. “It is ‘this is Greek life and what you could be a part of.’” The primary goal is not to get recognition of the individual fraternities and sororities, but to showcase Greek life as a whole. “We want people to get acclimated and so right now it’s ‘Go Greek,’” McGlamory said. “That’s the mindset everyone should be in. Go Greek: Go check it out.”
Ahlburg leaving presidency • continued from page 1
“I’ve got tenure in the economics department so the idea of going back to teaching and research is really appealing,” Ahlburg said. “It’s kind of funny; instead of saying ‘you guys go ahead and figure out the new curriculum,’ putting myself in the position to deliver on that is kind of interesting.” When asked about the changes he brought to the University, Ahlburg noted three major things as his proudest accomplishments, with two being the strategic plan and the new curriculum. “The strategic plan and the curriculum are part of the same thing: what does it mean to be Trinity in the 21st century?” Ahlburg said. “Our world has changed so dramatically and higher education is changing and for us to be ahead of that change instead of behind is one of the things the strategic plan and new curriculum aim to do.” Alongside these changes there is a sense of respect around the projects the president has accomplished in his time here. “I think there is generally respect for what Ahlburg has done for Trinity,” said Adam Urbach, professor of chemistry. “Certainly he has built this amazing facility [CSI]; he was a proponent of the strategic plan and new curriculum, two forward looking projects.”
On top of the changes Ahlburg has implemented, his relationship with the faculty and staff, and how they have adapted to his time here, remains one thing he is grateful for. “One of the things I am most pleased about is how the faculty and staff have accepted that challenge,” Ahlburg said. “It’s an incredible amount of work but the faculty go and do it; I just applaud them.” Certainly with Ahlburg’s contract ending, and the search for a new president underway, there is some anxiety on campus.However, to Coleen Grissom, professor of English, the change, while stressful, is just another chapter for Trinity. “It’s always a time of anxiety on the university campus and community when
there is a change in leadership especially at the top,” Grissom said. “But from my more than five decades here I can assure the students faculty and staff that the transition will be handled with great care and a full understanding of what the goals and purposes of this institution are; we will make every effort to find the woman or man who can do an excellent job.” Despitethe conclusion of his contract, Ahlburg remains excited about his future and the future of the university. “This is a fantastic institution and I think we are in very good shape for the new president,” Ahlburg said. “I’ve been very happy here and I hope the new president is equally happy and successful and we will do what we can to support that.”
Attention returning students
Recent construction updates have created new changes around campus. The student mailboxes, previously located in the Coates University Center, have been moved into the Tigers’ Den. The Tigers’ Den now also houses a small computer lab and printer, moved from upstairs Coates. Packages must be picked up in shipping and receiving, located adjacent to Prassel Garage. Should students wish to send mail, boxes are located on the entrance level of the finalized CSI.
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As Jews and new Trinity parents, my wife and I eagerly anticipated Mr. Peled’s recent presentation on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. Hearing a Jewish/peace activist’s perspective sounded like a good way to get a first look at the intellectual environment that the university wants to foster. We were shocked by what we heard. Mr. Peled’s positions are extreme/ anti-Semitic and are basically a Hamas recruitment/ fundraising pitch. His rhetoric even prompted me to read the legal precedents that govern this type of speech. (I wondered: if a San Antonio synagogue or the like was harmed in the wake of his hate speech, could Peled be legally responsible? The answer is “no” but not by much; nevertheless the university would have a stain upon itself) After his talk I thought, “If you wanted to radicalize the Muslims at Trinity, you are off to a good start.” The intellectual dishonesty of the evening was profound. It started with how the talk was advertised at Trinity. “Israeli activist” that, ( I paraphrase) proposes a solution that respects human rights for all. Mr. Peled may be Israeli but his heart lies with Arab extremists. A far more accurate description would have been: “Palestinian activist.” Never mind his nationality... after all Peled continually made the point that Gaza and the West Bank are not to be differentiated from the State of Israel. I believe the description “terrorist sympathizer” is also appropriate. In recent speech, Peled couldn’t even agree to condemn Hamas for the kidnapping and murder of the three Israeli teens that were hitchhiking near the West Bank. Need I say more? If Mr. Peled had given an analogous proIsrael talk in Gaza, he would be dead by now (by the hands of Hamas).
And to speak of human rights, remember that this is a conflict between a free and open democracy and a police state. Just this week Hamas publicly executed a dozen or so suspected Israeli collaborators. (I guess their trial is next week). Hamas shows zero tolerance for gays, free speech, women’s rights and religious minorities. Blow up some Jews (and yourself) in a pizza parlor? Earn yourself rock star status in Gaza. They forbid their endangered citizens from heeding the numerous warnings (from Israel I must point out) that precede Israeli military attacks. Children are used as human shields. Yep, these folks are ready to be part of a one state solution (as Peled lobbied for) and to be stewards of democracy and a voice for tolerance. Every point Peled made is as refutable as it is laughable. Has Israel been perfect? Of course not. Condemning Israel for not being perfect is right out of the playbook that includes holocaust denial. A single state? Every consolation the Jews have ever made has been met with terror and violence. (Look at what occurred before the second Infatada, for example). A single open/ free democratic state would mean open season on Jews…by a group whose founding documents speak of the commitment to the destruction of Israel. Incalculable Jewish death would follow a one state solution. Doesn’t sound much like peace to me, Mr. Peace Activist. Sure, I can handle speakers that don’t have my views, but this level of dishonesty and hate crosses the line of what should be allowed at the university. If Mr. Peled was invited for debate, then it might have been be acceptable, but these moral cowards seldom if ever agree to a factual debate. He took questions, but the format was not debate style (from what I understand based on his past performances…we left after the formal presentataion..we had had enough). Maybe next week Trinity could invite a KKK speaker that has “a new plan for American blacks”…or the Westboro Baptists could address gay rights in America. These are PERFECT analogies. Trinity, shame on you. David Billman Plano, Texas
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Play a part in transforming the future Students at Trinity—and members of the Class of 2015 in particular—have seen the university grow and change as many of our majors and interests have. From the (finally) completed Center for Sciences and Innovation, the new admissions center and the departments moving to and from the houses on Oakmont Drive, the campus has changed physically. However, aside from its changing structures, Trinity’s academic and social climate is also transforming. This year we welcomed 659 first years, one of the largest incoming classes to date, and they will begin their education on the cusp of university-wide rollouts. The long-discussed curriculum change is set to be complete in the upcoming years, and soon Trinity will have three new centers constructed through the strategic plan, all of which are aimed at centering the Trinity education on experiential and interdisciplinary learning techniques that (ideally) will prepare us for the “real” world. In conjunction, Trinity’s marketing department is in the midst of rebranding itself in what is arguably its first real campaign, and we are in the end stage of adopting a new sexual assault policy. Plus, this upcoming spring, the university will tentatively welcome a new president. The moral of this story is not to take the change in stride or to embrace it blindly, but rather to be part of it. Make sure that you like the direction that the university is heading, because by choosing to become educated here, to “discover,” “grow” and “become,” as the marketing team advertises, we embed Trinity and its values into our identities. We become complicit in the changes that are taking place. So the challenge here is for you (student, faculty member, administrator, relative, etc.) to adopt the change and make it your own. Have an active voice in this small and rather open community now so that in the future, you are not afraid to speak up on the change you would like to see in other more challenging surroundings. Take these changes and make them your own. This new “brand” offers many challenges for students to be “prepared to lead” or “engaged with the world.” It displays Trinity as a “community of discovery and growth.” So maybe ask yourself this: are we? These statements should not just be taglines to attract more students, but rather they should act as bright lines for achievement in an experimental and often forgiving environment. However, for most of us, this offer will expire in four years, so try the change on for size and don’t miss a moment while you are here.
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Most: Not being a first year anymore and trying Greek life. Least: The walk from Thomas to Mabee.
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Most: Meeting new freshman friends. Least: The unfortunate Mabee meals. Graham Stockhausen Sophomore
Most: The theater productions. Least: Putting up all my posters again. They just fell down.
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Most: Probably a relaxed schedule with 18 hours. Least: The stress of all tests on the same day. Matt Barnes Sophomore
Most: Meeting new people and having new experiences. Least: Testing in general. Bennett Carter Sophomore
Most: Pokemon and Anime Club. Least: Not having as much free time. Michael Batista Sophomore
Most: Solidifying friendships and making new friends. Least: Making sure my schedule doesn’t get overbooked. Megan Smith Sophomore compiled by Miguel Webber
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Wake up and smell the stress Survival guide for international students Staff Column Lauren Schroeter, Columnist I’m sure that everyone is excited to be back at Trinity for a new semester! Well, as excited as one could be. I’m sure the excitement will wear off once the semester really gets underway and we all have about 10 papers to write and no motivation to do so, but for right now it’s great to be back on campus with our friends and delicious Mabee cafeteria food. If you’re like me and return home for the summer months, I think we can agree that not having to deal with our families is one of the best things about going back to school. But returning to Trinity also presents a more daunting challenge for many of us: transitioning from our less rigorous summer schedules to a more rigorous academic schedule. For me, that means waking up at 7:30 a.m. every day and relearning how to properly hate myself for my life decisions. For those of you who scheduled all your classes after 10:30 a.m., well, I don’t even want to acknowledge you, truth be told. While many of us have summer jobs or take summer classes, there’s usually not quite
as much stress or commitment involved as there is during the school year. Besides, when you’re working, at least you’re getting paid for your time and stress. At school, you’re paying for that. Anyway, no matter what I do during the summer, be it working or trying to find work, I’m still inevitably going to mess up my sleep schedule, something I am sure is the case for many of us. Going to bed at 3:40 a.m. isn’t really recommended for any situation, but it’s even less favorable if you have a class at 8:30 a.m. A big part of transitioning from a more carefree summer environment to the more fastpaced climate of school involves trying to get a decent amount of sleep, which means going to bed earlier, which means you’re going to have that awkward transition period when you’re trying to go from getting up at 9 a.m. to getting up at 7 a.m., which means having to go to sleep earlier, too. Now, if you’re looking for tips on how to get your sleep schedule back on track, then this is probably the wrong thing to read, I’m admittidly not very good at that.I’m not good at reading textbooks or doing homework either, but here I am, back at school for another tortuous (and hopefully also enjoyable) semester. Welcome back, everyone. Lauren Schroeter is a senior majoring in geology and religion.
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Callum Squires, columnist Where are all my international buddies at? Well, according to last week’s edition of the Trinitonian, nine percent of this year’s incoming first years are from countries other than the U.S., with 33 different nations represented by that body of students. Trinity is quite simply a melting pot of different cultural backgrounds, and our campus is all the better for this. Multicultural diversity teaches tolerance and understanding, and it leads to less discrimination as people are educated about those different from themselves and celebrate their differences. Trinity is wonderful in this regard. But it’s not all fun and games for us internationals in San Antonio. There are some situations that might leave you confused and unsure of what to do, and I think it’s only right to warn you about them.
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Trinity’s International Student Services department does a wonderful job of helping with the official side of being a foreign student here—from the paperwork to all the visa nonsense that we struggle through—but there are things they can’t tell you. These are things that you have to experience to understand. And a year after arriving here, I feel it’s time to pass on this information to the new international students. So here goes: my International Student Survival Guide for fall 2014. Firstly, people will struggle with your name. It will be mispronounced and you will have to spell it out a THOUSAND TIMES. I’ve been called everything from Caleb to Cameron, Connor to Collins and once even Casper. But eventually, people will get it right. Be patient! Furthermore, people will assume that because you’re not from America, you live in a dark cave without any concept of civilisation. My RM last year warned me that I might not have seen the film we were watching for movie night as it was “an American movie about a fish.” Needless to say, I’d seen “Finding Nemo” before. But it’s quite endearing that Los Americanos want to share their culture with you, as they often don’t realise
the global influence their country’s popular culture has. Speaking of sharing cultures, you will be centre of attention at times just because you’re not American. This is often nice as you are able to share some of your background with those around you, though you should be prepared to be stereotyped and asked questions that relate to these stereotypes. It’s often funny to see how your country is reflected on the world stage, but being asked, “Are there trees in London?” was somewhat strange. Thankfully, it only happened once. However, you can use this to your advantage; some Americans are quite gullible. I’ve sold it to a few people that I was an original member of One Direction and my Australian friend Jesus was able to convince some unsuspecting Americans that he legitimately owned a kangaroo and rode it to his high school every day. The biggest hurdle you will have to face is people mocking your accent. It’s often meant nicely, and it may not even be deliberate, but people will attempt to repeat what you say back to you in your accent.
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Surviving Trinity • continued from Page 8 And the accent attempts are usually awful. Strangely, most Americans who attempt my British accent end up sounding Australian. It's interesting. But, most importantly, be yourself. Embrace the differences that you feel here. They'll make you appreciate your old home and love your
new one in equal measure. You'll always be excited to go home and then excited to come back. It's a great feeling. Oh, and while you're here, always steal the numbers from Whataburger. Nobody knows why, just do it. Callum Squires is a sophomore majoring in German studies.
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Joy Lazarus, Columnist This past weekend, as a last hurrah before classes started, a few of my best friends and I went to Austin. As we walked around the UT campus in the sweltering heat, we saw freshmen moving into their dorms. It took us back to the day when we moved into our dorms for the first time. We saw the usual sights: parents heaving boxes around with 18-year-olds in tow, mommobiles in the parking lot, khaki shorts and tank tops galore. A few hours later we went down South Congress Avenue and passed the usual guitarist and balding businessman in gym shorts. As we traveled down the street, we came across an antique store with a bowl of decapitated doll heads by the entrance. I found a tub of old blackand-white pictures printed on hard glossy paper nestled in the corner. Some were landscapes, others were candid family photos. There were lots of glamour portraits of women with big hair and soft smiles. I loved each and every one of the pictures. I doubt that the people in them are still alive. Although I couldn’t tell what happened after the bulb flashed and the image was married to the paper, it was a fleeting event captured on film nonetheless. The photos were tangible, small
pieces of paper that I could sift through. The discolored manila corners reinforced their age. I could touch these memories. They weren’t illuminated by a screen; I couldn’t accidentally double-tap something I didn’t find loveable. It was curious looking at all of the unfamiliar faces and scenery in these photos. My phone is riddled with selfies of friends who have taken it upon themselves to have a photo shoot of their faces. There are meticulously cropped images of noses, disdainful expressions and the occasional tongue. It was different to touch a photo than it was to swipe across a screen. I was drawn to the personal relationships contained on a 4x3-inch sliver of photo paper. The memories I had the opportunity to sort through were no more important than the ones I have accrued over the years. These photos, coupled with the memories I thought of as we passed the freshmen moving into their dorms at UT, made me expectant for the coming school year to start. It’s as if every memory from every stage of life is connected on a grand timeline, and, decades later, small cutouts of us might be found filed away in a plastic box for others to peer at. Hopefully these memories won’t only resurface years after the people who have experienced them have passed away. To keep their memory alive, we must make our own splendid ones and add them to the timeline of life. Joy Lazarus is a sophomore majoring in art and communication.
A Public Service Announcement from a Trinity Vegetarian (RE: Campus Pulse, “Mabee good, Mabee not: Foods to seek and avoid” (8/21/14, p. 13) By Isaiah Ellis In a Campus Pulse report last week, “Mabee good, Mabee not: Foods to seek and avoid,” a Trinitonian reporter encouraged new students unfamiliar with campus dining to avoid “things specifically labeled ‘vegetarian’” because it “should be self-explanatory.’” As a senior student who became vegetarian while regularly eating at Mabee, I find that comment to be incredibly misguided. The author gives no helpful advice by brushing aside Mabee’s vegetarian food as automatically unworthy, with no explanation. It does, however, articulate a view commonly accepted in Texas that food without meat is weird and that vegetarians are somehow wrong. I have
more than a few times taken jibes and snide comments from fellow diners at Mabee who, ironically, never gave a second thought about the Mabee steak they were munching on, which brings me to my main point: the author of “Mabee good, Mabee not” offers no opinion about the meat at Mabee, probably because she doesn’t think she needs to. This bothers me because that very meat is renowned on campus for being less than tasty and – how to put this delicately – hard to digest. It also played a key role in my decision to stop eating meat altogether. So here is some alternative advice and (gasp!) a bit of explanation for new students unfamiliar with Mabee dining hall food: be wary of dishes that contain meat at Mabee. I already mentioned the poor taste and the diarrhea, but consider also that the huge food distributor Sysco, who provides most of our dining hall’s meat, should probably also worry you. For one, most of Sysco’s cows, pigs and chickens are raised in feedlots, which are pretty gruesome but relatively common among ranching businesses (I don’t have room
to discuss them in detail here, but feel free to look them up). Most importantly for this piece, though, is that Sysco’s meat distribution practices have fallen on the wrong side of the U.S. health code several times since the year 2000. Last year, they earned a $20 million dollar fine from the California Department of Health for storing raw meat in unrefrigerated warehouses for days, sometimes weeks, before shipping them to their customers (Journal of Commerce, August 2014). Information like this is both easy to find and important because rotten meat, unlike sub-par Moroccan vegetable stew, is legitimately hazardous to your health. My point here is not to instill Trinity-wide paranoia about treacherous meat or evil corporations. My point is that if I had made my bold claim that you should all be wary of Mabee’s meat with the reasoning “this should be self-explanatory,” I would have been laughed out of the room. I just explained why I only eat food labelled “vegetarian” at Mabee. Unless the author of “Mabee good, Mabee not” knows something we don’t, you shouldn’t let her deter you from joining me.
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Trinity Chamber Singers serenade Spurs’ Parker at wedding Students perform at private concert following ceremony by Heather Bush
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Early this month, members of the Trinity Chamber Singers were given the opportunity to perform at the wedding of Tony Parker, starting point guard for the San Antonio Spurs. “When Dr. Seighman first told us about the wedding during rehearsal, I actually thought he was joking,” said Sarah Munroe, a senior in the choir. “When we realized he was serious, everyone gasped and looked around at each other with jaws dropped.” Gary Seighman, Trinity choir director, was contacted by the San Antonio Symphony offices toward the end of this past school year. “It worked out pretty quickly,” Seighman said. “It was just
a phone call and then it just happened.” The choir had only three rehearsals during the summer before the performance. “One of Tony’s old friends was our conductor for the concert and Tony was there at our rehearsals. He was singing and noticing things; it was clear he really cared about it. We figured maybe we’d get a glimpse of him, but he was really involved,” said Allyson Phillips, a junior in the choir. Following Parker’s ceremony and cocktail hour, the wedding guests came together for the choir’s performance. “It was actually a private concert that followed the ceremony, kind of part of the reception. We had a sit-down audience of all his family and friends and, I’ll tell you, it was the tallest audience we ever sang for,” Seighman said. Parker worked alongside the conductor (who happens to be a Juilliard-trained musician) to put together arrangements of some of his and his wife’s
photo courtesy of Trinity University Communication Office The Trinity Chamber Singers rehearsed over the summer to prepare for their performance at Tony Parker’s wedding concert.
favorite songs. The arrangements included songs from artists like Coldplay, Michael Jackson and Carly Rae Jepsen. “All the Spurs were there, sitting in a row and all dancing together. The audience was great, people were standing up in their
seats and dancing when we began with the ‘Call Me Maybe’ arrangement,” Phillips said. When asked how they were able to keep such a big event a secret for so long, members of the choir said that Parker desired privacy.
“The hardest part was not being able to take pictures. Tony was adamant that he wanted privacy, so no phones or cameras were allowed at his property,” Munroe said. “Unfortunately, all I have to share from this experience are the memories in my head.”
“I was working on a Jewish village from the fifth or sixth century,” House said. “Every morning we would get up at four and work from five to noon. We found some really cool pottery—porcelain from the British Mandate period, yellow and green glass from the Islamic period and some pottery vessels, probably used for cooking, indicating we were in a kitchen or dining room in a residential area from the Byzantine period.” Spigel, Brashears and House agree that working with people of other nationalities allowed them to see archaeology from different perspectives. “There were people from Slovakia, Canada, the Netherlands and Israel, as well as from the United States,” House said. “It was really interesting to see how all these different
people approached archaeology and how different cultures have different techniques.”
the knowledge and experience of those people,” House said. While in Israel, the team also took time on the weekends to travel around the country. “We got to travel around to different historical sites,” Brashears said. “We went shopping and even to some concerts.” Students do not have to major in archaeology or classical studies to go on the trip. Students from various academic disciplines have participated in the excavation before. “I would encourage anyone to go on this trip, even if you’re not aspiring to be an archaeologist,” Brashears said. “It can open you up to thinking about something you don’t really understand and give you a new way of looking at it. If you have a chance, you should go for it.”
Spigel and students uncover more mosaic images in Israel Discovery raises questions about tiles found last summer by Julia Elmore
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From June 1 to June 29, Chad Spigel, associate professor of religion, traveled to the Lower Galilee region of Israel to take part in an archaeological excavation with archaeologists and students from around the world. Two Trinity students, senior Sara Brashears and sophomore Daniel House, accompanied Spigel. Spigel has participated in the excavation since 2011. In the past, the team discovered several mosaic tile images. This year, even more mosaic images were
found, raising questions about what they depict. “We thought we understood what a mosaic meant last year, but finding a similar one this year raised more questions for our group,” Spigel said. “Archaeology can either strengthen a hypothesis or be what causes it to change.” The trip gave students handson experience in archaeology. “Science classes have labs that go with them. Similarly, this trip is like a lab for religion or classical studies,” Spigel said. “Students learn how to dig, look for and preserve artifacts and really understand all aspects of archaeology.” While the trip focused on excavations at different sites, most of the digging was concentrated in a synagogue and a Byzantine-era village.
Professors bring new lessons back to Trinity from sabbatical Resources gained from time away contribute to teaching material by Davis Mathis
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Part of the life of a university professor is the opportunity, though infrequent, to travel around the world for the university or to recharge and learn in one’s field. Like professors at other universities, many Trinity professors have had this opportunity and have learned several useful lessons in their travels.
Lawrence Kim, associate professor of classical studies, traveled to Germany last year to study how the ancient Greeks viewed their own past. He went with the Humboldt Society, which receives money from the German government for scholars to use their facilities as well as send them to use facilities in other places. “It’s a really great program because it brings people from all over the world, and you get to live in Germany for a year and you get to experience the culture as well as form productive relationships with faculty abroad,” Kim said. see KIM page 11
“Archaeology can either strengthen a hypothesis or be what causes it to change.” Chad Spigel
Associate Professor of Religion The presence of other archaeologists on site helped House and others better understand things they observed. “Many of the historical sites we visited had been excavated by the archaeologists in our group, so we got some inside information that we may not have learned without
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Hure wins Garnet G. Gray Physics Prize The Garnet G. Gray General Physics Prize award is a 38-year-old award recognizing outstanding achievement in first-year physics. The award is given in honor of former Trinity professor Garnet G. Gray for all of his contributions to Trinity’s physics department. The latest winner of this award is sophomore Robert Hure. First years who are taking Physics 1312 after completing Physics 1311 are eligible for the award. The winner is picked from the students who
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Kim also noted that the relationships he formed can be carried on and used to grow his knowledge and resources in his field, which he can then bring into his classroom.
“I enjoyed traveling to Greece...[It] really brought home to me how many Greek myths are shaped by the distinctive Greek landscape they are set in.” Sira Schulz
Classical Studies Lecturer Rosana Blanco-Cano, assistant professor of Spanish, went on sabbatical to Mexico, where she studied how gender is portrayed in media, specifically television, in Mexico. This was a positive experience for her and she believes that it will help her in the classroom as well. Her sabbatical involved two separate 12-day stays rather than a single longterm stay. “My sabbatical was very inspirational. I was not only able to produce a couple of research articles, but also to consider excellent materials for my classes that will enable my students to further understand contemporary cultural and social phenomena,” Blanco-Cano said. Sira Schulz, a lecturer in the classical studies department, traveled to Germany and went to several other locations to study her field. This experience impacted the way she viewed classical mythology as a whole; in her time there, she explored many of the places written about by the ancient Greeks. “I enjoyed traveling to Greece, Athens and Delphi more specifically—a wonderful experience which really brought home to me how many Greek myths are shaped by the distinctive Greek landscape they are set in,” Schulz said.
take “a comprehensive test on all first-year physics material,” according to Hure. After the students take the test, the one with the best score is given the award. The award calls attention to students who are doing outstanding work in physics. There are also concrete rewards that come with the recognition. “There’s a cash prize associated with it, and you’re given a picture frame with the award. Your name is also put on a plaque in the physics department,” Hure said.
David Hough, professor of physics, emphasized that the award is largely meant to honor the memory of Gray. “Dr. Gray was extremely active in developing Trinity’s introductory lecture and lab courses,” Hough said. The award has created a little competition among students in physics classes and can also identify potential physics majors early on, since many of the students taking these courses start out as engineering majors. by Davis Mathis
photo by Miguel Webber Sophomore Robert Hure won the Garnet G. Gray General Physics Prize.
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Students dispense roommate advice Honesty, good communication cited as keys for positive relationship by Kenneth Caruthers CAMPUS PULSE EDITOR Some people love them, and other people cannot stand them. Either way, it is hard to get through college without having at least one of them. Roommates are synonymous with college, and this new school year marks the first time that many Trinity first years will experience the highs and lows that come along with sharing a room with someone who, in most cases, is a complete stranger. When they find out their roommate assignments over the summer, many students feel tempted to jump on Facebook and start making assumptions based on their roommates’ profiles. However, senior Lucas Poliak advises students to go in with an open mind. “Don’t have any expectations of what your roommate should be like, because most of the time they will end up not meeting your expectations,” Poliak said. “If you come in without expectations for your roommate, you’ll find that you can be pleasantly surprised.” Along with an unassuming attitude, senior Jonathan Hernandez thinks that honesty is crucial to a successful year with a roommate. “Transparency is key,” Hernandez said. “Be open with each other, but don’t be rude or abrasive about how you’re feeling. Keeping those thoughts bottled up leads to plenty of awkward situations and feelings being hurt in the long run.” Above all, communication between roommates is usually what makes or breaks the living situation. Never resort to sticky notes to solve problems. Instead, always make it a point to sit down and talk with each other faceto-face if an issue arises. “Try to keep a constant stream of communication between each other, and be easy to reach through your cell phone,” said senior Christian Tovar-Vargas. “Try to find common interests that will provide good talking points, and if there’s a conflict between y’all, talk about it and resolve it quickly. If all else fails, resident mentors are there to help sort things out.” Roommates do not have to be best friends, but respect for one another is a must for a positive relationship.
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Book tells best, worst of roommates Anyone who has ever lived with a roommate is sure to have plenty of stories to tell. Enter “The Roommates: True Tales of Friendship, Rivalry, Romance, and Disturbingly Close Quarters.” Author Stephanie Wu has compiled several true stories from roommates all over the world that range from upsetting accounts that make readers lose their faith in humanity to uplifting tales of lifelong friendships. Wu has formatted the book so that the chapters are more like short journal entries, which are grouped into different sections like Freshman Year, Adventures Abroad and Recent Grads. Most entries only run a couple of pages, which make for a quick read. The entries feel like they have had little editing, which may sound bad, but
it actually lends authenticity to the sometimes graphic accounts. Most of the entries are anonymous for obvious reasons, but Wu always provides the person’s age and sex. Wu introduces readers to a variety of roommates, ranging from emotionally heavy ones like encounters with suicide attempts and multiple personalities to just plain weird ones like a taxidermy enthusiast and a 70-something-year-old woman who refuses to wear any clothes. As diverse as the entries are, Wu could have tried to make the book a bit more balanced. It seems like for every 10 roommate horror stories, she provides only one positive story. If Trinity students think they have it bad with their roommates, they might want to pick this book up to see how good they actually have it. by Kenneth Caruthers
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Programs held in China, Spain and Costa Rica by Heather Bush
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Over the summer, Trinity students had the opportunity to spend time abroad in countries such as China, Spain and Costa Rica. Shanghai, China Ingrid Harb, a junior marketing major, spent seven weeks in Shanghai, China. During her time in the program, Harb took Mandarin classes and interned five days a week. Harb was placed with a consulting company based in London. “Everyone at work was so nice. The difference between here and China is that they really depend on each other there,” Harb said. “There’s no hierarchy; it’s more like a family. They all play sports after work and go to lunch together.” According to Harb, she found the research aspect of her internship difficult due to the challenges of Chinese media, but she really enjoyed the unique experience of presenting her research to the company’s CEO near the program’s end. When Harb wasn’t working, she was able to travel with her program on weekends.
“One of my favorite moments was seeing the Great Wall on our trip to Beijing. It was such an empowering experience, thinking about how much effort was put into it and how high up you were,” Harb said. Harb would highly recommend the program to anyone interested in experiencing a culture completely different from their own. Madrid, Spain Bryony Harris, a junior international business major, spent her summer studying abroad in Madrid, Spain. Like Harb, Harris also had an internship in addition to classes.
“We had class two nights a week, activities two or three days a week and worked Monday through Friday, so we were kept pretty busy,” Harris said. International business majors are required to have an internship, so that aspect of the program appealed to Harris. She became even more interested in the program when she learned that it was in the heart of the city. “I stayed with a host family and it was good. They only spoke Spanish and I’m not fluent, so it was a bit of a language barrier,” Harris said. Though her housing situation was challenging, Harris loved
living in Madrid and getting to see various other cities in Spain with students from her program. “We traveled a lot with our program and had a free weekend that we spent in Barcelona,” Harris said. “It was an amazing program. I would definitely recommend it. It’s such a great way to get credit.” Santa Ana, Costa Rica Hanna Niner, a sophomore political science major with a focus in international law, studied abroad in Santa Ana, Costa Rica, this summer. Unlike Harb and Harris, Niner participated in a program that focused primarily on learning the language.
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“We studied at a small local college there, specifically for American students. There were college students, but there was also a mom with her two kids and some other adults, so all different ages,” Niner said. Niner studied Spanish five days a week with different activities all afternoon. On the weekends, she hiked through a forest with sloths and toucans, zip-lined through the cloud forest, toured the river bordering Nicaragua and even went horseback riding through the jungle. Though Niner loved exploring Costa Rica, she has bigger plans for the next time she visits Latin America. “Next summer I want to try to get an internship with local lawyers who work specifically with women’s rights. I would also want to volunteer with women for part of the time, to get experience with both sides,” Niner said. After spending her summer in Costa Rica, Niner has decided to add a Spanish minor. “I’m already minoring in women and gender studies, and I want to eventually work with women in Latin America. To connect with them, you really need to know the language,” Niner said. Niner recommends studying abroad over the summer and hopes to return to Latin America either next summer or in fall 2015.
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Ladies, don’t sweat it: five easy tips for classroom fashion by Sofia Villareal A&E REPORTER If you come from a school where uniforms were mandatory, or if you just like buying clothes—get excited. Revel in the freedom of college, where you are free to have fun with your wardrobe, express yourself, “find” yourself and all of that fun stuff. Now, when your classes start taking over your life, (which, believe me, they will), it will be easy to get stuck in a jeans and/or workout pants and T-shirt rut. Here are some tips to make sure that does not happen. Under normal circumstances—as in if we resided in a city with seasons that changed and had a real winter to look forward to—I would walk you through transitioning your summer wardrobe to one for fall. But this is South Texas, where your “summer wardrobe” means shorts until Halloween. So if you find yourself wanting to wear other things, but you don’t want to leave the realm of comfortable clothes, here are some pieces that are trendy and functional in the one-hundred degree weather. Let’s start with rompers. Consider them one of your chic “grab-and-go” piece for when your laundry bag has more clothes than your drawers.
With a romper, there are fewerclothing items to worry about, and all you have to do is make sure your shoes go with the outfit. Essentially, these pieces can be yanked out of the closet at the right before you stumble into your 8:30 class. When the temperature does actually drop, you may want something a little warmer than a romper. Luckily, you can witch over to a jumpsuit for the same convenience. Next up is the maxi skirt. When it comes to these beauties, the e-card on Pinterest pretty much says it all: they make it look like you’ve gotten all dressed up, but in reality, they feel even more comfortable than yoga pants. A word to the wise: a maxi dress is even better. Again, less clothes to worry about finding in the closet. This classy outfit is simultaneously effortless and chic. Also, as previously mentioned, the heat is here to stay for, like, ever. For this reason, I encourage you to make sleeveless everything your new best friend. Unlike other states with real seasons and varying temperatures, here in Texas you won’t pack these away until November. Believe it or not, the heat has its upsides. When navigating that Texas weather, a pair of harem pants can also
come in handy. They have the breezy comfort of workout clothes combined with an appearance of intentional, laid-back style. These pieces can be interchangeably paired with crop tops and/or graphic T-shirts. And now, a word of advice on shoes. It’s no secret that this isn’t a heel-friendly campus. One walk up Cardiac Hill confirms that. So, rather than a pair of heels perfect for one night at Club Rio, splurge on the flats that you see yourself wearing often. In this case, style and practicality can go hand in hand. I also highly reccomend a good pair of Birkenstocks. This style of sandal is widely known for being comfortable and has become the new must-have shoe for the summer. For an equally comfortable alternative to flip-flops that also goes with pretty much everything casual, look for these. Here’s one final word of general advice. If you can, definitely plan your outfit out the night before. Lay out the clothes and shoes you want to wear the next day, and I promise this will make your life easier in the morning when you can’t think until you’ve had a sip of coffee. Good luck, fashionistas!
Normally, it is easy to just change the channel and go back to another episode of “Bachelors in Paradise,” but things are a bit different when the news is happening a couple of towns over. There is a line where I think some levity can be found in these topics but the requisite deftness is beyond my articulation. Instead, I thought it would be good to talk about the brighter side of the world this summer. After all, the 24-hour news cycle does enough fearmongering, don’t you think? My Facebook news feed is annoyingly filled with my friends and people I kind of/maybe/not really know doing the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. I thought it was stupid, but this challengegone-viral has led me to personally read up on ALS, as I’m sure it has for other people. Ultimately, it seems that the exposure the challenge created for its cause is phenomenal. My Facebook was cluttered for a while, but even this stupid 6-second Vine clip did some good.
I spent most of my summer hanging out with family and friends and spending a lot of time consuming all sorts of media. I binge-watched “Orange is the New Black” and I really got involved with the characters and their personal stories. There were a lot of inappropriate jokes and a lot of drama, but there were also a lot of guts and heart involved—not the literal kind like in “Game of Thrones.” The characters felt like real people and I could not help but fall for each and every one of them. Along with John Oliver’s new show, which had a 15-minute segment on the state of prisons in America, “Orange is the New Black” made me seriously analyze and contemplate incarceration. I also got hooked on NBC’s “Hannibal.” In additional to its thoughtfulness and quality production values, “Hannibal” is notable for the sheer amount of bloody, violent, and flat out shocking content, which is featured both implicitly and explicitly. The show is on local TV. The people over at TigerTV can’t even say the word “poop.”
photo by Sarah Thorne Feauted above is Sofia Villareal, our resident fashion expert. Here, she models one of the many fashion combos that will allow you to look fashionable and fiery without succumbing to the actual heat.
Thinking about our troubled summer and our wonderful culture by John Mendiola A&E REPORTER When I started writing this article, I was writing about a crazy nuclear test theory related to “SpongeBob Squarepants,” which discussed the true meaning of Patrick Star’s life under a rock. I had this grandiose idea about writing this hilarious yet touching article about everything a person needed to know about this summer. If you were not living under a rock this summer, you would know that quite a lot of awful things happened. A part of me wants to scream that the world is a broken, painful place. I thought about writing an article about the grueling toll of the Ebola casualties or the seemingly neverending conflict between Israel and Palestine. At first it was easy to make a joke about not flying with Malaysian Airlines, but it ultimately felt hollow. It was scary also to watch the riots in Ferguson, Mo, which reminded me of wars in some third-world countries.
Now, all this arts and entertainment stuff may come off as pointless and trivial in the face of all the seemingly infinite sources of sadness in the world. But I think that there are many ways to care about the world. My favorite comedies, the great Robin Williams and George Carlin, laughed and joked about the nature of the world but it was clear that, for all their levity, they cared about and felt compassion towards the world they lived in. Sometimes entertainment can be an expression of that compassion. Ultimately, I think the most important way to live life is to try to be as happy as possible while caring about other people along the way. Life gives us “the chance to give a shit” all the time. It constantly provides us with chances to care and, therefore, to grow. So maybe, once in awhile, we should take one of these chances, whether that chance involves something completely life changing or just dumping ice water on our heads. It’s what Star Lord wants and I happen to agree.
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Book-hunting without tears: Tips from a bibliophile A Salesman”—every Half Price I’ve visited has been overstocked with countless used and discarded copies of that great play. Poor, poor Willy Loman.
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Many Trinity students have a place in their heart for good books. But wallet-busting prices often get in the way. Luckily, with smart shopping, you can own as many books as this man.
by Mason Walker A&E EDITOR
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he Renaissance writer Erasmus once summed up his life philosophy as follows: “When I get a little money, I buy books. If any is left, I buy food and clothes.” It is, I think, an honorable sentiment. Still, I think most students, no matter how much they treasure a good book, would like to be able to afford a Chipotle burrito as well. (Or a nonChipotle burrito, if you want to be all contrarian about it.) Luckily, today’s book-buying climate makes it completely possible to purchase books, including school textbooks, without falling into languishment and/or bankruptcy. Here
are some recommendations from a frequent textbookpurchaser and lifelong bookshopper.
T r i n i t y Bookstore
Perhaps you’ve heard of it. Run by the good folks at Barnes & Noble, the campus bookstore, while sometimes on the expensive side, is distinguished by its convenient location and its dependency. All books for all classes are handily available here, and the shelves are helpfully divided by departments and course levels.
accurate—some of the books are sold at a little more than half-price, and some, to my eternal delight, are sold at a little less. They often have copies of the major, frequently used textbooks titles, although they may not always have the most current edition. Also, take it from an English major: if you’re taking a literature course, this is a great place to purchase your books on the cheap. This is especially true if you’re reading “Death of
A staple of the Alamo Heights area, Cheever Books is a home-grown operation that houses shelves upon shelves of used books. Cheever may be particularly useful if you’re looking for an obscure or out-of-print textbook. They also had a really impressive Emily Dickinson collection, but I’m afraid that’s been snatched up by yours truly.
Neebo
Yes, “Neebo” sounds like one of Wall-E’s long-lost relatives, but it is also the name of an extremely useful website. Neebo lets you rent and return books via the interwebs. Better yet, there’s free shipping for all rentals. Make sure you are timely with your returns, though; if you don’t get your
book back on time, they charge you the full price of said book, which may make buying that Chipotle burrito a bit more difficult.
Amazon
Whether it’s their considerable selection of used books or their conditional free-shipping deals for college students, Amazon is an invaluable aid to the textbook-shopper— and for good reason. Make sure to look into Amazon Prime, which offers plenty of money saving opportunites. Amazon has a very, very comprehensive selection, because they’re, you know, Amazon. This little list is only the tip of the figurative iceberg. A quick Google search will reveal plenty of other companies, both on the internet and in the San Antonio area, who are willing to help you save money on textbooks. However, I’m quite confident the above list will help you make sure that “reading widely” is not synonymous with “spending heavily.”
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Emmys and Eisners: An awards show summary by Monica Clifford A&E REPORTER
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The Eisners The Eisners are the annual comic awards. Basically, they’re the Oscars for comics. Every year, the winners are announced at the San Diego Comic Convention at the end of July.
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Best Humor Publication: “Vader’s Little Princess” by Jeffrey Brown Ahh, I love Jeffrey Brown (sometimes known as Chester Brown). His “Star Wars” doodles are super cute, but he’s worth checking out for his other work, which is mostly autobiographical.
Best Painter/Multimedia Artist: Fiona Staples, “Saga” So deserved. I’m of course a fan of seeing women in comics get recognized for their exemplary work, and Fiona Staples is a pretty incredible artist, crafting the fantasy worlds of “Saga” with care and precision.
Best Writer/Artist: Jaime Hernandez, “Love & Rockets New Stories, vol. 6” A favorite of our very own Aaron Delwiche, associate professor of communication, Jaime and his brothers Gilbert and Mario, famously known as Los Bros Hernandez, created this series in the 1980s and continue to do stellar work. “Love & Rockets,” one of the most beloved alternative comic series, focuses on Mexican and Mexican-American culture.
Best Cover Artist: David Aja, “Hawkeye” Hawkeye has received attention for a lot of reasons this past year, and one huge reason is its aesthetic: the minimalist covers David Aja created look like nothing else on the newsstands.
Best Single Issue: “Hawkeye #11: Pizza Is My Business” by Matt Fraction and David Aja Read it. Seriously.
Best Continuing Series: “Saga” I don’t think anyone expected “Saga” to lose this. This “Star Wars” meets “Romeo and Juliet” story continues to be fresh.
Will Eisner Hall of Fame: Sheldon Moldoff, Alan Moore, Hiyao Miyazaki, Orrin Evans, Irwin Hasen These are among the most deserving dudes in the biz. Sheldon Moldoff was a ghost artist on early “Batman”; Miyazaki is obviously an incredible animated filmmaker; Orrin Evans printed “All-Negro Comics”; Irwin Hasen drew “Dondi” (about a war orphan) in the 1950s, and Alan Moore should need no explanation (the magician behind “Watchmen,” “V for Vendetta,” “The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen,” “From Hell,” etc).
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The Emmys To be frank with you, dear readers, the Emmys were a disappointment to me personally. I was surprised by how unsurprising the winners were across the board.
Shows and People Snubbed “Game of Thrones.” This past season continued its tradition to astonish, entertain and horrify its viewers. I was really hoping Dinklage or Headey would manage to get one. Cary Joji Fukunaga, “True Detective.” Regardless of your opinion on this much-discussed show, the direction was truly incredible (that long shot?!).
They (Probably) Got It Right “Fargo.” This spiritual successor to the Coen brothers movie of the same name was unique, twisted and fascinating to watch. Ughhh Stop It Jim Parsons, “The Big Bang Theory.” Like, seriously? Enough already!
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A&E ROUNDTABLE: The Best Of Summer Sofia Villareal “Ultraviolence” (Album)
John Mendiola “Orange Is The New Black” (TV Show)
Monica Clifford “Sex Criminals” (Graphic Novel)
Mason Walker “The Immigrant” (Film)
Lana Del Rey’s album “Ultraviolence” doesn’t exactly summon feelings of excitement or joy, but, then again, not many of her songs do. However, it is fun to listen to the album in a weirdly gloomy and dramatic kind of way. Compared to her previous work, this album, for the most part, left pop behind in favor of smooth bluesy and rock-‘n’-roll tones. Although not all of the songs are worth listening to on repeat, there are some solid ballads that showcase her range of vocals. You can watch her live this October at Austin City Limits.
Here’s the premise: two twentysomethings, Jon and Suzie, stop time when they orgasm. The “criminals” part comes when they decide to use their “powers” to rob banks in order to save their local library. I love this comic in large part because of Matt Fraction’s writing: he has crafted a story which takes a funny but fascinating view of sex and the way we talk about it and understand it. Filled with humor, drama, action and excitement, this is one comic that I think everyone can enjoy! Technically this series debuted last September, but the first trade paperback, collecting issues 1-5, was published this summer. So far, there are seven issues total.
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I love the second season of “Orange is the New Black,” an original Netflix series. OitNB, as the show is referred to, starts off with a very simple premise: the life of a somewhat average woman, Piper Chapman, in a women’s federal prison. I watched the first episode of the first season and was mysteriously drawn to the show. I could not stop watching, and I ended up finishing the season in two days. The same thing happened with the second season. Similarly to “The Wire” or “Game of Thrones,” “Orange is the New Black” is great at making you care about the main cast, the side characters and even the characters you want to hate. It is funny and absurd, but it never forgets its settings. It has something serious to say underneath all the humor and drama.
I’m still not quite certain if “The Immigrant” is a cinematic classic for the ages. I’m not entirely sure if its haunting performances and evocative visuals will, in the long run, compensate for its shoddy, melodramatic plotting. But what I do know is this: “The Immigrant” turned me into a weary, teary, elated wreck, and I’m very glad it did. Anchored by typically staggering work from Joaquin Phoenix and Marion Cotillard, this tale of a love-hate relationship between a Polish immigrant and an American pimp shows us how cruelty and grace can co-exist within one person—and within one country. Plus, that final scene with Phoenix and Cotillard is just killer.
A GUIDE TO SOME MAJOR RELEASES
Fall/Winter 2014
MOVIES “Gone Girl” (Oct. 3) “Interstellar” (Nov. 7) “Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1” (Nov. 25)
“The Hobbit: Battle Of The Five Armies” (Dec. 17) “Into The Woods” (Dec. 25)
MUSIC
Ok Go, “Hungry Ghosts” (Oct. 14) Taylor Swift, “1989” (Oct. 27) Lil Wayne, “Tha Carter V” (Oct. 28) Pink Floyd, “The Endless River” (TBA)
BOOKS
Marilynne Robinson, “Lila” (Oct. 7) Lena Dunham, “Not That Kind of Girl” (Sept. 30) George R.R. Martin, “The World Of Ice And Fire” (Oct. 28)
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The Spurs and Becky Hammon make NBA history
San Antonio Stars guard Becky Hammon is retiring at the conclusion of the 2014 WNBA season. In a few weeks, Hammon will break ground as the first full-time female assistant coach in the NBA for the San Antonio Spurs. However, Hammon is not the first woman in NBA
coaching. Previously during the 2001-2002 NBA season the Cleveland Cavilers had Lisa Boyer assist with team trainings and some home games. Boyer was not paid though and did not travel with the team. Hammon is also the first full-time female assistant coach in any of the four
major leagues, which are the NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL. “It gives young females who play basketball a role model and something to aspire to that. Prior to Becky Hammon’s hiring, it was just so far removed from the realm of possibility,” said Jacob Tingle, assistant professor of practice in the business department. Hammon has overcome adversity throughout her basketball career. She went undrafted after being a three-time All-American at Colorado State and suffered an ACL injury in 2013. Hammon got close with the Spurs organization while she was recovering from her ACL injury. She began working with the coaching staff—getting closer to the team—and sat on the Spurs bench during some of the Spurs games. “I think she’s an excellent fit for the Spurs,” said Larry Ramirez, KSAT 12 sports anchor and reporter. “She knows basketball probably better than a lot of men know basketball.” Over the past 15 years, the Spurs have been an organization that does things differently. They believe in playing basketball as a cohesive team and creating an international roster, so having a female coach is just another innovation for them. “I don’t think they see her as a woman. I think they see her as a good player and a person that has potential to be a good coach,” said Greg Simmons, KSAT 12 sports anchor and director. The Spurs made no indication during their announcement that it was historical in nature. They hired Hammon for her ability as a basketball player and a coach.
incentive called “Bleacher Creatures.” Bleacher Creatures is a campaign designed to increase attendance at events on Trinity’s campus. The idea behind it centers on a maroon T-shirt. Fivehundred T-shirts will be sold in Mabee Dining Hall for $10 until supply runs out. Now that school has begun, shirts will also be sold outside Coates University Center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Students who purchase the shirt will have their names and student ID numbers recorded and will then be
entered to win the grand prize: a free meal plan for spring 2015. Students are encouraged to wear the shirts for Maroon Friday, soccer games, volleyball games and any other time they want to show their support. According to Urban, the goal of Bleacher Creatures is “to be a driving force for school spirit.” Urban said the idea for Bleacher Creatures originated from the various changes both he and the university as a whole are experiencing this semester.
“[This semester] is my first year as head coach; [this year] we have our largest first-year class. We [in the athletic department] wanted to play on that and start something new.” In addition to the grand prize of a free meal plan next semester, Trinity football and PAWS (Parents and Alumni with Spirit) are upping the ante. Any student or professor who wears the maroon Bleacher Creature shirt to football games can win even more prizes. Upon arrival, anyone with a shirt should check in at
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Spurs add WNBA veteran, Becky Hammon to staff by Sarah Farrell
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After playing for 16 years in the Women’s National Basketball Association,
“The Spurs hire people who are good at what they do…she’s probably really capable of doing the job she’s been hired to do,” said Pat Cunningham, head coach of the Trinity University men’s basketball team. As far as her position with the Spurs goes, “I see her being a good shooting coach,” Simmons said. “Tony [Parker] and her could share some ideas on how to better distribute the ball to people.” While she may be the first, Simmons believes that Hammon will definitely not be the last woman to coach in the NBA. “Over the years I think you’re going see this more and more now, and not just in basketball. I think you’re going see this in other sports as well,” Simmons said. According to Hammon’s biography on the WNBA website, she joined the Stars in 2007 after she was traded from the New York Liberty. She stayed with the Liberty until 2006. She then joined the Stars in 2007. She was named one of the WNBA’s Top 15 Players of All Time in July 2011; she was also named to the Star’s All Decade team in 2012. She became a naturalized Russian citizen, played for the Russian national team, and helped them earn an Olympic bronze in 2008 as well as silver at the 2009 European World Championships. Hammon finished her career in the WNBA with the San Antonio Stars’ loss to the Minnesota Lynx, 8984, at home on last Saturday, Aug. 23 in the conference semi-finals. Now Hammon now transition to her new full time job as assistant coach to the San Antonio Spurs.
the PAWS table for a chance to win either another shirt or a gift card to a local restaurant, picked by Trinity students. At each game, individuals who register will receive a raffle ticket and will be entered into drawings, which will take place during the breaks between each quarter. “We want people to be excited about being at Trinity,” Urban said. The shirts for Bleacher Creatures can be purchased with either cash or Tiger Bucks.
Trinity football develops incentive program, “Bleacher Creatures” to create more attendance The football team sells T-shirts and has prize drawing to increase support by Alyssa Tayrien SPORTS REPORTER
Trinity’s campus fosters a close-knit community, filled with students who support one another. In an effort to garner even more encouragement from the student body, head football coach Jerheme Urban and the athletics department faculty have developed an
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Question: Where are you from? Answer: I’m from Sydney, Australia. Q: Where did you go to high school? A: I went to Mariah College in Sydney. Q: How long have you played soccer? A: Since I was five and every year since then. Q: What’s your position? A: I play central defender. Q: What club team did you play for? A: I played for Hakoah City East, which is the representative team of New South Wales. I started there when I was 14 and went through until I left a couple weeks ago. I was playing the first grade which is the first team and had been playing in that team since 2012. Q: How did you hear about Trinity? A: Back in Australia on my soccer team there was a guy who played soccer in America and he came back and told me about it all. He knew people who worked for a recruiting agency, so he spoke to them for me and basically the recruiting agency got in contact with coach McGinlay. Q: Why did you choose Trinity? A: I knew that both academically and on the soccer field they’re really good...and on the soccer field I know they have had past successes and have a strong program, good coaching staff and good facilities. Q: What are your goals for this season? A: Individually, to get as many minutes as possible on the field as center back and help the team win as many games as possible, make sure we don’t concede goals and also develop as a player. As a team, win our conference and push on as far as we can in the national tournament. Q: What is your major? A: Business administration. Q: What are your other hobbies? A: I like traveling—I haven’t done that much but I’d like to do more— and going to the beach. Q: What’s your favorite movie? A: My favorite movie is “Shawshank Redemption.” Q: What is your favorite food? A: My favorite food is sushi.
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Dylan Blumberg
Question: Where are you from? Answer: I’m from Dallas, Texas. Q: Where did you go to high school? A: I went to Pilot Point High School. Q: How long have you played volleyball? A: This is my seventh year playing. Q: What’s your position? A: I’m an outside or right side. Q: Did you play club (volleyball)? A: I did. I played for 900 (volleyball club) my senior year. Q: Why did you choose Trinity? A: I chose Trinity because of the academic rep it had and the fact that the volleyball team was really successful the past few years. Q: How has the experience been so far? A: It’s been a lot of fun. It’s been challenging, but I’ve really loved every minute of it. Q: What’s your favorite part about playing volleyball? A: I just love being part of the team and just having the satisfaction of helping my team, and playing the game is so much fun. Q: What are your goals for this season? A: Individually I just want to get better and be a vital asset to my team, and as a team of course I want us to win nationals; that would be awesome. Q: How is team chemistry? A: It’s really good. We all get along really well and I didn’t expect it to go as well as it is going. Q: What is your major? A: My major is engineering. Q: Do you have any hobbies or interest outside of volleyball? A: My hobbies and interests are gymnastics, ballet and traveling. Q: What is your favorite movie? A: My favorite movie is “300: Rise of an Empire.” Q: What is your favorite food? A: My favorite food is Mac ‘n’ Cheese.
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Intramural sports are enjoyable for everyone Many students at Trinity choose to participate in IM sports with friends by Alyssa Tayrien
SPORTS REPORTER
Some high school athletes choose not to participate in varsity collegiate athletics or club sports, despite having the skills or the competitive nature. Many of these students instead turn to intramural sports are a part of Trinity’s athletic department and are available to anyone who wants to continue playing a sport they participated
in during high school or try something new. Intramural sports take place each season of school —fall, winter, and spring— and are designed to be the perfect outlet for students who want to compete in a less strenuous sports environment. Intramural sports consist of eleven different options: three-on-three basketball, co-ed basketball, co-ed flag football, football, indoor soccer, racquetball, sand volleyball, outdoor soccer, softball, dodgeball and kickball. Intramurals are very popular among students who enjoy athletics, having fun and competing with friends.
“I think [IM’s] are a great way to stay active for those of us who aren’t varsity athletes,” said senior Jamie Banks. “It’s really fun to play sports with friends and engage that competitive spirit.” Kendrick James agrees with Banks. “You get a group of friends together, and you don’t have to be great at [sports]; it’s more about participation,” James said. James has participated in a variety of sports, including flag football, basketball, sand volleyball and soccer. Sophomore Tyler Johnson views intramural sports as a way to have fun. “[It’s] a chance to relax and do something enjoyable
each week...I like getting the chance to bond with friends over playing sports like sand volleyball,” Johnson said. Johnson also offers words of advice for anyone looking to get more involved with intramural sports, warning students to think before filling up social calendars. “I would encourage people to join IMs,” Johnson said., “But keep in mind time commitments, especially for people who are taking upwards of 20 hour courses.” For any students wishing to start an intramural team, fliers listing the dates and times of mandatory captains’ meetings are often posted around campus, especially in the Bell Athletic Center.
In order to start a team, interested students must attend these meetings. Students can form teams based on friend groups, members of other organizations or simply on an individual basis. More information, such as how to join or create an intramural sports team, team schedules and paid refereeing opportunities are available at www.imleagues. com. Any student interested in intramural sports is encouraged to check out the website. Games will begin in the early part October starting with both single gender and co-ed football.
Trinity has many club sports to offer students
photos by Anh-Viet Dinh Members of the Trinity University Ultimate Frisbee team practice at nighttime. The Trinity University women’s club lacrosse team plays against Southwestern University at a home game.
Club sports offer competitive alternative to IM and varsity sports by Sarah Farrell
SPORTS REPORTER
Club sports are a relatively unknown gem on the Trinity campus. Many of the athletes who participate in club sports believe they are an option for students who wish to compete, have fun and make new friends in college. The biggest club sport on campus is the Ultimate Frisbee club. The student body has shown such a strong interest that a separate women’s team
will be added this year, making it the first year that there will be both a men’s and women’s team instead of a single co-ed team. “They [the Ultimate Frisbee Club] do such a good job of fostering a sense of pride within the students. They’re so intrinsically motivated, and they just do a fabulous job,” said Caroline Keener, coordinator of club sports. Students of any athletic ability can join club sports, whether they have played the sport before or not. “We have people who have been playing for years and years, but we also have a couple of people who have never played before and just joined,” said Sam Simoneau, sophomore a member of the men’s club volleyball team.
Most club sports have a relaxed practice and competition schedule—they practice two to three times each week and compete four to five times a semester. “You actually get to play at a competitive level, but with not the same time commitment it would be for a collegiate sport,” Simoneau said. The teams are entirely student-run, so they offer unique opportunities for student leadership. “The fact that we don’t have a coach is really cool, and that we have students that stand up to be leaders,” Simoneau said. The club teams compete throughout the year against club teams from other universities around the state.
They also travel to cities like Waco, Austin and Houston entirely on their own. “We went to a tournament in Corpus Christi last season and we won. It was fun getting to hang out with friends all day and compete together as teammates,” said Camille Reuter, sophomore co-captain of the club tennis team. In recent years, some clubs, including both the men’s and women’s volleyball teams, have won major matches and had great success in the leagues in which they compete. “Men’s volleyball is consistently beating out Division I schools—big Division I schools, like Baylor—and they’ve gotten pretty close to beating UT,” Keener said.
Club sports do require members to pay dues, but money from the rec sports budget this year will go towards buying club sports teams Nike uniforms. “They can go out and really represent us and further brand the university,” Keener said. Joining club sports—like joining any other club on campus—is a way for students to meet people on campus who have similar interests and feel like they are part of a team. Trinity has six club sports teams on campus including tennis, women’s lacrosse, ultimate Frisbee, equestrian and both men’s and women’s volleyball. Over 200 students participate in at least one club sport every year.
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Top left: First years participate in Trinity University’s tradition of integrity by signing the Academic Honor Code at Convocation on Tuesday. Top right: Various organizations cheer on first year students as they make their way to climb Murchison Tower before the All-Campus Picnic. Bottom left: Trinity Acabella seniors Mariana Lopez, Anna Van Buskirk, Lisa Ashby and Allie Howland peform during the annual Coates Caper event in the Coates University Center. Bottom right: New students participate in the beloved tradition of Playfair where they are encouraged to meet their fellow classmates of 2018.
photo by Miguel Webber
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