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Trinity develops new app for campus community

TU Life aims to aid the entire Trinity campus through a combination of various features.

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Artists & accents: trends across the Atlantic

Two A&E writers discuss their pop-culture knowledge brought back from study abroad.

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Women’s basketball win streak ends with home loss

Trinity Tigers face first loss to Southwestern following winning streak.

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Trinity students participate in nation’s largest march

photo by Miguel Webber The Trinity and San Antonio community turn out to the Martin Luther King Jr. Day march, the largest in the nation. Author and educator Time Wise also spoke at Trinity on the legacy of King.

Trinity students and faculty turn out for MLK Jr. Day march alongside the San Antonio community

by James Godfrey NEWS REPORTER

This Monday marked the 29th Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, created by Ronald Reagan in 1983. The holiday has been celebrated with marches across the country and a speech on campus by Tim Wise, an antiracist author and educator.

The day was also marked by protests across the United States following movements such as the protests in Ferguson, MO., and others like it.

“When we do service work in this country[...] too often the mentality we bring to that is one of charity, not solidarity,” Wise said.

The Martin Luther King, Jr., Commemorative Lecture series was created in 1994, and the speaker this year was sponsored by the city of San Antonio and the university.

The selection for the speaker is made by the university with

input from the City of San Antonio Martin Luther King, Jr., Commission, which organizes events to honor King within the city and was established in 1986.

A survey was offered to students last year to invite suggestions for the commemorative lecture, but the suggested candidates were found to be unavailable for the event. Speakers for the

event are chosen for a variety of reasons, especially for their ability to relate to both younger and older members of the community. The Center for Campus and Community Involvement also contacts other universities that have hosted the potential candidate to learn more about their experience with hosting them.

Anderson talks goals, challenges & personal history with the Trinitonian

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF & NEWS EDITOR

19th president. Anderson is currently the dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Kansas and earned his Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from Austin College and master’s and doctorate degrees in Spanish from the University of Kansas.

Anderson is a native Texan, born in Houston. He and his wife, Kimberley, are parents of two adult children.

On a recent visit to Trinity, president-elect Danny J. Anderson met with students and participated in the San Antonio Martin Luther King, Jr., March. Anderson will assume the presidency on May 29, 2015, becoming Trinity’s

planning process, there is a statement about key values.

Looking at discovery, excellence, growth and I especially like at the end where it talked about the individual and community.

It’s very exciting to become part of a place where there are many exciting individuals, but also that sense that as a community, we will be far greater than the sum of our parts. I think that’s what Trinity seeks for its students, and I think it seeks to be that kind of an institution in the city of San Antonio.

Answer: I think I am a good fit for Trinity because I really admire the values that the university stands for. If you really look at the strategic

President-elect Danny Anderson visits campus, discusses his future with Trinity

by Faith Ozer & Luke Wise

photo by Eva Littman Danny J. Anderson, president-elect, will take office in May, becoming the 19th president of Trinity. Anderson visited the university last week, meeting with students and faculty and participating in the Martin Luther King, Jr., March.

see MARCH Page 5

Question: What do you think makes you a good fit for Trinity?

Q: What do you hope to accomplish during your time here?

see ANDERSON Page 5

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Meet the SENATOR

compiled by Mia Garza

LOCAL

LET TER EDITORS TO THE

San Antonio City Council has adopted a law, now active, that prohibits phone usage while driving.

A pre-existing law prohibited cell phone use while driving other than for making phone calls but this new ordinance requires drivers to be completely “hands-free”. Drivers are still allowed to make and take calls as long as they are not holding their phones. The ordinance went into effect on Jan. 1 of this year and the cost for breaking it is a $200 citation.

The State of the Union address took place on Tuesday, Jan. 20. President Obama’s agenda for the night included addressing income equality, affordable education and childcare. Obama also spoke about some of his longterm goals with Congress. Congress, following recent mid-term elections, is now controlled, in both houses, by Republicans. He also used some of his on-air time to lay out a plan for his last two years in office, with plans for education and immigration reform alrady in the works. Obama also discussed interantional politics, with details on trade deals in Europe and Asia. mysa.com nytimes.com

graphic by Samantha Skory

Location: Dickie Smith Building exterior storage building Date: 1-15-15 Time: 2:47 p.m.

Classification: Burglary

Location: Lot X Date: 1-16-15 Time: 6:08 p.m.

Classification: Theft

INTERNATIONAL Canadian efforts in northern Iraq have increased despite an absence of presence by the U.S. They have been directing coalition airstrikes against Islamic State extremists, particularly ISIS. These efforts are considered very risky by the U.S. because of their proximity to the battle against the group. Canadian Special Forces have not escalated their mission, but are helping by doing what they believe the Iraqis cannot do. Reports from Gen. Martin Dempsey, chariman of the Join Chiefs of Staff, has stated the U.S. would consider ground involvement, but so far has not committed any troops. abcnews.com

TUPD

TUPDBriefs

Location: Beze Lounge Date: 1-20-15 Time: 11:14 p.m.

Classification: Fire Alarm

NATIONAL

Location: Lot V Date: 1-14-15 Time: 1:01 p.m.

Classification: Theft

Location: Bell Drive Date: 1-18-15 Time: 2:30 p.m.

Classification: Theft

Location: Exterior of McLean Hall Date: 1-19-15 Time: 2:12 a.m.

Classification: Public Intoxication

Location: Prassel Hall Date: 1-19-15 Time: 4:58 a.m.

Classification: Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor

Location: Witt/Winn Hall Date: 1-12-15 Time: 9:58 p.m.

Classification: Texas Controlled Substance Act

HONOR COUNCIL Location: Thomas Hall Date: 1-12-15 Time: 1:03 a.m.

Classification: Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor

Information for these briefs is provided by the Trinity University Police Department.

compiled by Luke Wise

according to www.trinitonian.com as of 9:37 p.m. Jan. 22, 2015.

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Index

1 News 6 Opinion

Staff

9 Campus Pulse 13 Arts&Entertainment 17 Sports

editor-in-chief: Faith Ozer managing editor: Alicia Guerrero business manager: Sydney Coleman ad director: Hayley Malone news editor: Luke Wise campus pulse editor: Heather Bush arts & entertainment editor: Mason Walker sports editor: Claire Hoobler-Curtis photo editor: Miguel Webber graphic editor: Matt Kennemer web master: John Mendiola reporters: James Godfrey, Julia Elmore, Sarah Farrell, Mia Garza, Sarah Davis, Tyler Caldwell, Tyler Boelts, John Mendiola, Maddie Smith

columnists: Lauren Schroeter, Joy Lazarus, Megan Reynolds, Callum Squires, Rachel Pauerstein copy editors: Brooke Griffis, Alessa Hutter, photographers: Eva Littman, Jordan Leeper, Sarah Thorne, Nayeli Perez graphics designer: Samantha Michaelsan distribution manager: Laura Prentice advertising staff: Christina Moore, Gladys Gonzalez, Vivian Wei, Liam Miner, Elizabeth Teeter, Erin Patridge, Hayley Malone, Cassidy Claar business staff: Elly Yeo, Cori Whang adviser: Katharine Martin

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North Hall undergoes major renovations with private spaces for students alongside a new layout Construction begins in North Hall with plans to remove balconies and include private single rooms

by Tyler Boelts NEWS REPORTER Construction on the North Residence Hall has begun and is the next step in the 20-year cycle for renovating Trinity’s residence halls. The residence hall will have a different layout than that of previous years giving each resident their own personal space but getting rid of the balconies.

“There’s a student desire to have more residential-

type housing, like a typical apartment. The buzz seems to be that everybody wants their own private space.

The way North is situated with the balconies facing South residence hall, it was a premium candidate to give them individual quarters, because we had to take the balcony and absorb them into the living space to make them private bedrooms,” said Jim Baker of Facility Services.

Facility Services worked side by side with students to find what style would be best. “We had two or three meetings with various students. We discussed the balcony option. ‘Would you rather have the balcony or the private space?’ It was pretty unanimous that they wanted their private space,” Baker said.

Sophomore Cici Kent was equally as excited by the idea of personal space. “I think the room style might be more appreciated, since a lot of the kids don’t want to live on campus by the time they reach their junior year, so they will have their own room. Which is usually what people want.”

The new design has been created solely for personal space and not for large areas of lounging. “It’s the exact same dimensions as they always were width-wise and lengthwise. Of course, we took the balcony in. It wasn’t designed for luxury lounging, but it’s your own bubble,” Baker said.

Hopefully the layout will be beneficial to roommates who want to live together but just have different living styles. “I think a lot of it

comes back with the sessions with the kids, and if they were trying to do homework but their roommate is watching TV, or, like most people, one roommate has an early class and the other does not. So one is up late playing video games and the other is trying to go to bed because he’s got class. So this gives you the same social environment if you want to be together but then you also have the option of going to your bedroom,” Baker said.

While there is much excitement around the new North residence hall, the construction has made things more difficult for students.

“It’s really annoying. It’s hard to sleep, it’s really hard to study and concentrate every day because they are up really early and it’s just really distracting,” said Jorge

Haddad, a sophomore living in Thomas.

Parking has also been cut down in the lot off of Shook Ave. by the third floor of Thomas Hall, creating problems for many Thomas residents.

“I had to park right in front of Mabee and walk 10 minutes just to get to my room. It’s horrible,” Haddad said.

Construction is said to be done by 2015 graduation and ready for the next group of juniors to take residency. After the construction of North is done, Facility Services will be taking a small break from remodeling residence halls to work on the Bell Athletic Center. “The Bell Center will put us in a little bit of a time crunch for the 20-year cycle, but I think we will make it,” Baker said.

photos by Jordan Leeper, blueprint provided by Jim Baker Trinity begins construction on North Hall, with an emphasis on single living spaces. The rooms will remain the same size, but the balconies will be removed to accommodate more personal space for single individuals. The blueprints for North show the different styles of rooms that will be available, from larger single rooms shared between a suite of two, to two single rooms on each side of the suite with laundry and study room accommodations on the various floors (below).

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Trinity finalizes new sexual assault policy with focus on defining intoxication, incapacitation and consent Following student and faculty forums, Trinity proposes updated sexual assault policy

by James Godfrey NEWS REPORTER The sexual assault policy has proposed updated language defining when individuals are considered “intoxicated” or “incapacitated” and how this affects consent. The update has not yet been added to the student handbook.

“The [forum last semester] led to some new language related to how we define ‘incapacitation,’ said dean of students and associate vice president for student affaurs David Tuttle. “It was shared with the Coalition for Respect and received well.”

The forum, held last October, was in response to continued discussion of the sexual assault policy on campus. The forum involved a number of student group representatives bringing forth statements on the definition of “intoxication“ as opposed to “incapacitation” and further discussion on this subject. Following this forum, suggestions for updating the

language on consent and how incapacitation can affect it were suggested, with this final change being brought forth and accepted by the Coalition for Respect.

“As always, prevention is the most critical area. I feel like our direction over the past year and training so many people on the investigative and advocacy areas are pretty positive.”

David Tuttle Dean of Students and Associate Vice President for Student Affairs The forum was one of the many events and responses in the ongoing discussion of the sexual assault policy on campus. Others include the recent campus climate survey offered to students, and the introduction of the Rape Aggression Defense program.

“As always, prevention is the most critical area,”

Tuttle said. “I feel like our direction over the past year and training so many people on the investigative and advocacy areas are pretty positive.”

The sexual assault and campus climate survey opened to students on Jan. 15. The survey is estimated to take 15 to 20 minutes, is anonymous and it can be accessed online. The information received from the survey will be used to contribute to campus safety.

The responses will be used to further preventative and responsive action on campus.

The Trinity University Police Department will also interpret the information received from the survey.

“Unfortunately, our role is reactive. We try to be proactive,” said chief of police Paul Chapa. “We will try to take action to be a force of ensuring we have [all] possible training and awareness that we can for our community.”

The Rape Aggression Defense course, offered to students, faculty, and staff last semester, is free and takes three days to complete. The course teaches individuals how to defend themselves in dangerous situations. It will be included in the curriculum next fall and would potentially be offered as an elective. This would again be available to all students, faculty and staff.

“[Sexual assault] is something we as community need to address collectively and together,” Chapa said. “I feel as if [this response] has identified the community that we are, strong and supportive, not only here but nationwide.”

“Unfortunately, our role is reactive.

We try to be proactive. We will try to take action to be a force of ensuring we have [all] possible training and awareness that we can for our community.”

Paul Chapa Chief of Trinity University Police

The revised wording for Trinity University’s recently revised sexual assualt policy is as follows: “Incapacitation as a Factor in Consent” Students who are not sure if they are interacting with a person who has diminished capacity should, as a matter of practice, avoid engaging in a sexual act with that person

at that time. A person who has ingested a ‘date rape’ drug or is “blacked out” may not appear incapacitated, nonetheless this person is incapable of knowing consent.

Thus, a student who has sexual interactions with anyone who may be under the influence of any substance is vulnerable to accusations of violations of this policy.

A person cannot consent if that person has no control of his or her motor skills, is unable to understand what is happening, blacked out, asleep, or unconscious for any reason, including voluntary or involuntary use of alcohol or drugs. Drunkenness is different than incapacitation, and does not, in itself, automatically indicate a violation, unless other factors, such as force, coercion, or lack of consent are involved.

An individual who engages in sexual activity when the individual knows, or should know, that the other person is incapacitated, has violated the policy.

Possession, use and/ or distribution and/ or administering of any incapacitating drugs, is prohibited and is a violation of this policy.

It is not an excuse that the accused party of sexual misconduct was drunk/ intoxicated, and therefore did not realize the incapacity of the other.“

University library undergoes various changes

photo by Sarah Thorne Continued rennovations to the library see established quiet areas alongside new chairs and tables.

Last semester, multiple changes were made to Trinity’s library.

The second floor is now home to the quiet study area, allowing for students to get work done without any distractions.

“We wanted to revamp that area on the second floor and we have a little bit of money from the administration to rehab something.

So we decided we would go for a real traditional sort of quiet study area. We have seen it used a lot, so we are pleased. It seems to have been a good decision,” said Christopher Nolan, associate university librarian.

The library also decided to speak to the students directly to discover what was needed to help facilitate students’ studying.

“We did what we are calling an ethnographic study last year where we are looking at how students are making use of space—what spaces they thought they might like. So it’s a combination of meeting the students, observing the students, those sorts of things,” Nolan said.

So far students have responded positively to the new area.

“I can’t concentrate if there’s a lot of loud noises, so it’s nice and it’s

more isolated than the third floor,” said first year Madison Matthies.

The changes have included adding new study tables as well as lamps for better lighting. “That area had really poor lighting. The lighting there was not good at all so we bought those lamps for the tables. It gives kind of a nice vibe to the area too. It’s much better tasklighting than we had down there before,” Nolan said.

The library staff has also begun differentiating the separate floors.

“One other thing we have done is started putting up signage to indicate what level of sound we are recommending for each floor.

The second floor is indicated to be more of a quiet study area—the same with the fourth floor. [On the] third floor I think we have something that says something like ‘Conversational Study.’ I think if you want to work with another student that’s appropriate in that area,” Nolan said.

Students can now enjoy the traditional quiet study area on the second floor of the library.

by Tyler Boelts

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Trinity community participates in Martin Luther King, Jr. March alongside the San Antonio community • continued from Page 1

photo by Miguel Webber.

Students join the MLK Day March alongside the San Antonio community.

John Jacobs suggested Wise be considered to speak for the event, and after the Commission approved Wise, he was selected.

“We try to allow time for the speaker to get to know students before and after the event, that is strongly desired,” said coordinator of diversity and intercultural relations Soisouda Smith. “One of the questions we ask is, ‘What can we learn from the speaker?”

The speech Wise gave was titled, “The Legacy of Dr. King and Today’s Civil Rights Struggle,” and focused on remembering King for all of his statements and beliefs and not only frequently quoted ones. Wise also referenced the continued racial issues for African Americans in the United States and how racist comments are still made in what Wise described as, “coded language,” coining this, “Racism 2.0.” Wise took questions for some time after completing his speech, and then attended a reception after to continue speaking with the audience and answering questions.

“A lot of the race problem grows out of the drum major instinct [as defined by King], the need to feel superior[...] you ought to be there, week in and week out,” Wise said.

In addition to contributing to this speech on campus, the Commission organized their annual march starting at 10 a.m. on Jan. 19 at the Martin Luther King Academy. The march ended at Pittman-Sullivan park, almost three miles from the starting location. Students who attended the march reported people protesting, using the phrase, “Black lives matter.” Across the United States individuals participated in Four-Mile Marches, the Four-Mile March being an event created by the National Coalition Against Police Violence to protest the

deaths of Michael Brown and Tamir Rice.

“I thought it was really interesting to see a community come together to demonstrate for justice and equality,” said sophomore Claudia Garcia. “There [was] a combination of older and younger people.”

Smith noted an interest in campus discussion of social issues and world events following the Martin Luther King, Jr., Day events, and invites students who would be interested in helping to start these conversations contact her.

“It would be cool to have our students come into [CCI] and say, ‘Hey, this is happening in the world, how can we use our strength and numbers at

President-elect Anderson visits Trinity to engage with students • continued from Page 1 A: There are three key areas that I think are very important.

One of them is that the president needs to do everything to ensure that Trinity Tomorrow, the Strategic Plan, becomes a reality.

It’s a decade-long plan, but I think [the university] is really positioned to be the strongest and the best that it can be. It’s linked to the second goal, ... a real desire to make Trinity more prominent in ways that other individuals outside of the community understand [what] is going on here. And then the third thing coming up, one way to look at it is that Trinity was founded in 1869. We are about to have a 150th birthday. That is a great cause for celebration, but it’s also an opportunity for people to think about the kind of support that we need to accomplish our goals.

When you look at many small liberal arts colleges, the question is: how supportive, how engaged are their alumni? And one of my efforts would be definitely to connect with alumni so that they are helping tell our story loudly and proudly.

Q: Do you foresee any challenges in the transition to a smaller university?

A: Whether you are going to another large university or a university of a different size, I think the new president needs to be accepting of the fact that I

will learn a new culture. Part of my task will be to tell my stories of what it’s like to come to love Trinity, the same way that many of the students and the faculty and the alumni have come to love Trinity and the difference it’s made for them.

Q: Do you have any particular concerns or worries about the transition?

A: There’s nothing in particular that I am worried about. I am a very open person, so, whatever I encounter, I feel very confident that I have a very supportive community that will help me understand not only what I can do to be successful but also what I can do to help them be successful.

Q: What are you most excited about coming to San Antonio and Trinity as well?

A: The list is long. I loved meeting the students and the faculty. They are phenomenal.

Working with individuals who are extremely dedicated to what they are doing, both the faculty and the students, is very exciting.

The trustees at the university are remarkable. They are so dedicated to the welfare and the future of this institution. I am sincerely excited by the opportunity to get to know the students as a community. That is very important to me, and it is very appealing being at a studentcentric liberal arts and sciences university.

Q: What will the transition be like for you and your wife coming to San Antonio?

A: I think we are looking forward to identifying the ways that we will both connect with the university community, but also San Antonio. I think it’s very important. It’s very important for the university to be connected with the city. The story of how Trinity came to be located in San Antonio and the desire for Trinity to really be an intellectual heart for the city means that I have to be a true representative of the university within the city, so we are looking forward to getting to know people, becoming members of organizations and such.

Q: Do you have any plans on how you’re going to engage on and off campus?

A: Right now I am engaging in conversation with some of the leadership and alumni here at the university to try and figure out what would be some of the ideal first steps that I could take. I am looking forward to developing a very clear plan. One of my philosophies is that it’s very important to have very clear intentions because those are the intentions that you are going to make become a reality.

Q: Looking at the last president, thought to be one of his shortcomings, was president Ahlburg’s fundraising. What do you intend to do in that aspect of the presidency?

photo by Eva Littman Tim Wise speaks to Trinity students and faculty about the legacy of King.

photo by Jordan Leeper Danny Anderson, president-elect, met with students like senior Sara Miller, during his visit to Trinity following participation in the Matin Luther King, Jr., Day March.

A: I love fundraising. I hope that people look at me and think that it is one of things I am very successful at. Trinity is helping tell a story, helping the university engage with its alumni, but also helping present the ways that—with the support of our alumni and our friends— we can do things far greater than people would imagine.

Q: Another thing the university is working on alongside the strategic plan is the new curriculum. Do you foresee any changes in that area and what do you think of that plan?

A: One of the things that I think is really important when you look at a new leader coming in, people often wonder, “Is that person going to come in and change everything?” If you look at other universities that are really successful, it’s when you have individuals who are able to recognize what change is going on and are able to help the group keep momentum going forward on those changes. So rather than anyone expecting me to come in and alter the change that is underway, my goal is to come in and help that change be truly successful.

How to keep your New Year’s resolution

by Tyler Caldwell

Sports Reporter

It’s the same thing every year when Dec. 31 comes around. You party with family or friends. The ball drops at the stroke of midnight. People create New Year’s resolutions.

These resolutions are traditionally developed with the intent of self-improvement, whether it be going to the gym regularly, removing junk food from your diet, or focusing on making better grades, to name a few. The problem with this, year in and year out, is the lack of commitment to such resolutions. That’s not to say people intentionally break their vows, although this sometimes is the case. Sometimes extenuating circumstances or situations arise that make it nearly impossible to physically keep up with a particular resolution. This article will focus on situations excluding such circumstances, focusing instead on the less justifiable scenarios and how you can succeed with your resolution.

A recent Australian study showed that approximately two in three people who created a New Year’s resolution did not meet their goal. Of that 62 percent, 35 percent failed due to unrealistic goals. The study also showed that one

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in three individuals failed to track their progress, reducing motivation to continue. On New Year’s Day, those who created resolutions seem like new and improved versions of themselves, being determined to achieve their new goals.

Yet, sometimes within a matter of days or weeks, these same people have gone back to their previous year’s ways. So, how can this year be different compared to prior years?

For starters, make sure your New Year’s resolution is realistic. Setting the goal to settle down and get married may be unrealistic if you aren’t in a relationship to begin with.

That’s not to say that you won’t find yourself in a happy relationship or get married someday, but understand your present position and that you are working with the timeframe of a year.

Secondly, track your progress. Some people are surprisingly successful when it comes to reaching goals without benchmarking or checking off smaller steppingstone goals along the way.

However, if you are like most of us, this methodology is ineffective. Whether you are trying to work out more, lose weight by eating healthier or quit smoking, tracking your progress holds you

accountable by serving as a schedule for you to follow; benchmarking is critical to success in achieving a goal.

Finally, find a support network. It doesn’t matter if it is a blog or your fraternity brothers/sorority sisters, find others who share a commitment to a goal. Groupthink has been understandably and justifiably criticized over the years because it diminishes individual thought processes. However, this is a scenario where the idea of groupthink can be applied in a positive way. When you are a part of a team working toward a common goal, people have a tendency to be more committed and therefore more successful in meeting the resolution.

So, this year, make it a point to set a resolution, even if it is several weeks late, and commit yourself to meeting your goal. Stay realistic, track progress, and use a support group. You can get from A to Z, so long as you know you must pass through the other 24 letters first. I wish you the best of luck with your resolutions and a happy New Year.

Tyler Caldwell is a sophomore and has not declared a major.

EDITORIAL

Readers empower yourselves

Sitting in the Trinitonian offices in a frame against the wall is a charred copy of the Sept. 2, 2005 issue, once burned and placed outside of an editor’s residence hall door. Two years ago this spring, approximately 100 copies or more of the paper were purposefully disposed of by similarly disgruntled readers, agitated by its contents and reporting.

As a small liberal arts university, it can be at times easy to feel exempt from certain struggles unfolding throughout other parts of the world, namely those surrounding individual freedom, but Trinity and its community members do not exist within a vacuum void of injustice, an oasis of freedom and peace. Rather, our expressions are connected to the community, and to the human population as a whole as societies debate and determine the freedom of speech and press in wake of the January 7 attack on the Charlie Hebdo office in France. Twelve were killed, and more violence has followed as the magazine continues to depict the Muslim prophet Mohammed in a variety of satirical cartoons.

Recently, the magazine’s editor defended the decision to publish these cartoons by inciting that they were, in fact, encouraging the freedom of religion within an apolitical and private sphere. However, in the last weeks, many have died or been injured as a result of worldwide protests of the publication; Algeria has seen clashes with the police, in Niger, churches and Bibles have been desecrated, and Pakistani ministers have warned the publication of fueling terror-related violence. The magazine has been incited to self-censor by multiple parties, both Muslim and not, disregarding the hypocrisy of the magazine if it were to censor itself and irresponsibly discarding the implications of controlling speech.

The freedoms of speech and press cannot be subjected to personal beliefs, to the establishment of religion, to the whims of a dictator, for then they will cease to be freedoms at all. The ultimate freedom of expression is understanding the importance of protecting the opinions with which you fundamentally disagree, for it is from debate and disagreement which true knowledge is gained.

The last issue of Charlie Hebdo sold an unprecedented two million copies, an exponential increase from all other issues for the previously niche and relatively unknown magazine and a shocking display of the power of expression. The initial violence has only born more upheaval, and yet there is no end in sight as apartheidesque threats of censorship and media control continue. With these events in mind, the Trinitonian would like to begin the semester by encouraging members of the Trinity community to feel empowered, to find an issue or a cause, to become enthralled within a topic worthwhile, and to use their freedom to send us letters to the editor and guest columns, to give us feedback and to hopefully reclaim the tools of deathless wars and violence-void protest.

What New Year’s resolution have you broken already?

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I was going to go running when I got back to campus but that didn’t happen.

Emily Magness First year

I told myself I wasn’t going to eat junk food and I’ve already eaten chocolate.

Austin Caballero First year

I broke my resolution to make a resolution.

Natalie Byrnes Senior

To do all my readings.

To work out every day.

Camilla Borrero First year

Evan Epps Sophomore

I made a resolution to floss and I stopped flossing.

Iris Baughman Sophomore

I was going to read a whole bunch of books for fun.

Elizabeth Broussard First year

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How a professor spends his semester break Faculty Column Jacob Tingle, Professor It’s all in the family.

Students: I’m so happy you’re back. We’re so happy you’re back. The staff and faculty at Trinity love our breaks, but we love our jobs even more. So, it’s great to see your faces and hear your voices!

As I was pondering what to cover in this week’s #AskTingleTU column, myriad ideas came to mind. The legacy of Martin Luther King, the greatness that is Bill Belicheck, or why my Nana was right about the Rockets’s Josh Smith acquisition are just a few.

Although those would be riveting columns - for very different reasons - it was a conversation with my six-yearold after his first day back at school that tipped the scales.

While driving back home on Jan. 5, I asked Finnegan what he did in school. After telling stories about his awesome recess period and the “disgusting” apple I packed him for lunch, he actually shared something from the classroom! Finnegan told me that his teacher asked everyone to share a story about “How I spent my Winter Break.” So, strap on your seatbelt, it’s about to get exciting.

The holiday began at 5:01p.m. on Monday, Dec.

22. I had barely snuck under the radar to meet the grade submission deadline, so I was officially “off-the-clock.” Let the good times roll. I went immediately to purchase a Christmas tree, where I ran into John McGrath doing the same thing. Glad to know I’m not the only one who waits so late to get a tree.

The next few days involved lots of trips to Starbucks and LOTS of trips to Target because I was left in charge of stocking stuffers this year. Let’s just say that after I came home with the new Wu Tang album as a stocking stuffer, I think this might be the last year I’m allowed to go shopping by myself. See me during office hours if you’d like a full review of the album. Quick preview - get to YouTube and listen to “Never Let Go” as soon as possible.

After a wonderful morning with my wife and boys, we drove to Boerne for a Crazy Christmas Day with the Tingle crew. Uncle Ricky, whom we only see every couple of years, was in town from Oregon.

Despite the fact that he’s a Trailblazers fan, I always love getting his perspective on life.

My three cousins who live in Massachusetts, New York City and Durham and I traded tall tales about family holidays of yore. In particular, the story about Nana standing on her head at a New Year’s Eve party is always good for a laugh.

On Dec. 28, Uncle Bruce treated me, my dad, Uncle Ricky and the New York cousin

to the Spurs/Rockets game.

Despite the fact that the Rockets scored six points in the last five seconds of the first quarter, things didn’t go well for Rockets fans, i.e. the Tingle crew. See my previous comment about Josh Smith for reasons why the game went south!

As an aside: in the hours leading up to the game I had a bit of an existential crisis that isn’t entirely resolved. Am I a Spurs fan or a Rockets fan?

Perhaps that’s a column for another day. Just know that I cheer loudly for the Silver and Black, but growing up the child of South Houston parents, the Red and Yellow still pulls at my heartstrings.

Next on the docket was the 2015 Valero Alamo Bowl.

The game had Trinity all over it! And, it turned out to be a great game. More importantly for me; we saw Trinity University’s emphasis on experiential learning in full action on game day.

Andrea Duke’s social media team consisted entirely of Trinity students, and allowed our students to directly apply their classroom learning in a real word context. Trinity students assisted University of Memphis professor Richard Irwin collect data for the important Valero Alamo Bowl economic impact report.

The Trinitonian’s own Alicia Guerrero covered the game as part of her internship with WOAI sports. Not to mention that two of our distinguished Trinity alumni

worked the game for a pay check. Rick Hill is the vice president of marketing and communication for the bowl and Veronica Oviedo is an event manager for the Alamo Dome.

It was a wonderful feeling to walk around the Dome knowing that my Trinity family was all over the place.

Sadly, the holiday was not entirely joyful. My Uncle Mike’s funeral brought the family back together way too soon. I’m dedicating this column to my Aunt Jeanne, a true saint. She’s been the glue that has kept the Tingle clan together. Jeanne, thanks for the well-timed phone calls, the warmest hugs, and your caring spirit.

So, here we are back at Trinity, already two weeks into the spring semester.

No doubt many of you are already pondering graduation, a summer internship, or worrying about that 25-page paper that is due in the all-tonear future.

Indeed, the haze of the holiday season has already worn off. I know for me, that when things get stressful this semester, I’ll kick back with a nice cup of eggnog and reflect on the love of family and the more carefree days of winter break. I hope you’ll do the same.

So why do I turn up to watch the premier league in Mabee and get offered TURKEY BACON with my pancakes? What?! Turkey. Bacon.

Firstly, that’s a contradiction in terms. Bacon comes from pigs.

The last time I checked, a turkey is not a pig. Secondly, it was horrible.

If I’m going to trek from Prassel all the way over to Mabee, the least I expect is proper bacon to go with my breakfast! Don’t mislead me, Mabee. Get back to your usual stuff. And get another made-toorder line. It’s what everyone wants.

What everyone doesn’t want is to spend $500 on books. I always start the semester looking very happily at my bank balance. Then two days later I’m panicking about how many times I can afford to go to Chipotle between now and May! Bookstore, you’re a mess. Online book rental services are sooo much cheaper. Buying diamond jewelry is cheaper than buying a book at the Trinity bookstore.

Maybe I’m being ignorant, but I just don’t understand how one individual textbook that a student will use for at most four months and then never touch again can cost upwards of $300. That’s criminal to me. Whoever thinks those prices are acceptable to us college students needs to be sectioned. But now that the first week is over, we don’t have to

worry about this crap again until August! Yay! Socialising is one of, if not the most important part of the week for a lot of people. This typically manifests itself in the form of parties on the weekend, typically at houses off campus belonging in some part to a fraternity, sorority or sports team. The problem arises in that during the first week back, everyone has this pent-up “party spirit” that they need to relieve, which turns into every single man, woman, child, pet animal and extended family member of people who live on this campus turning up to parties like one in particular this past weekend. In case anyone from CCI is reading this, I have no idea if the party was registered or not, but common sense tells me it probably wasn’t because, let’s face it, nobody with any common sense is ever going to register their party with you. Sorry. But said party was absolutely packed.

To move from one side of the house to the other took a rugby scrum which legitimately could have lasted about an hour, I lost track of time in that bundle of sweaty bodies. And also, seeing as we’re kind of making New Year’s resolutions. Could all future party hosts PLEASE get a thousand fans lined up around the edge of the room to keep the temperature

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The first week back to class is always the worst Staff Column

Callum Squires, columnist So it’s 2015, which apparently, according to numerous nonsense “new year, new me” Facebook statuses I’ve read, is TOTALLY different from 2014. It’s funny what a difference a couple of weeks allegedly makes. The only thing that’s changed is the number at the end of the date. Everything else is still the same. Don’t kid yourself. But maybe we should all turn over a new leaf and move on with our New Year’s resolutions!

Erm...Hands up everyone who has already failed to keep up their New Years resolution? Yep, we’re all there with you. Don’t worry: you’re not alone. So, having failed our resolutions, we’re probably gonna find some positivity in coming back to college after our break, right? But we all go home at Christmas trying to get away from the university life because by mid-December we’re all inevitably tearing our hair out due to the usual nonsense of this madhouse. So maybe it’ll be different in 2015! Nope. When we

all come back to school, it’s the same old stuff. It’s what makes the first week of school the worst.

Now admittedly, some of what follows is what makes Trinity special, but I’m still going to moan about it because, let’s face it, that’s all I ever do in this column. And maybe my moaning could bring about some change! It seems relevant, considering this past Monday. I have a dream: Where syllabus week is no longer a thing. No, I’m not complaining that essentially for the first week of classes all we do is read syllabi, but if that is the case...give us an extra week’s holiday! I could read a syllabus attached to an email from the comfort of my sofa in rainy and cold London. There’s no need for me to fly back to San Antonio a week earlier to do so. Surely common sense can prevail in this!

I don’t care about what I’m going to study four months down the line. I’m happy to discover it as we go along! Of course I’m glad that we don’t have any work to do the first few days but, personally, I would’ve rather had a few more days relaxing at home without having to go back to...

Mabee! In general, I defend Mabee. It’s nowhere near as bad as everyone says it is. But come on. The ONE thing Mabee is ALWAYS reliable for is breakfast.

somewhere below “the fire in the centre of Mordor” hot. I would love it if just once this year I can leave a party and not need a shower before I get into bed.

We’re in Texas. It’s really hot. We need some form of AC. Please.

So all in all the first week back is a nightmare. Don’t worry, though. The worst is over, contrary to how it may seem. I am actually very happy to be back.

It’s been great to see everyone, especially those who were abroad last semester, and catch up about our breaks. There’s so much to look forward to over the next few months. The Super Bowl, NBA AllStar Weekend and subsequent playoffs, the culmination of the Premier League season, March Madness, Trinity basketball, baseball, softball, tennis, swimming, track and golf all competing for their SCAC, and hopefully NCAA, championships and other non-sport-related fun that I can’t think of right now because, let’s face it, sports are more important. But let’s all have a great 2015, everybody love everybody and make this semester the best one ever. Well, I have to finish on some sort of cheesy positive note, don’t I? Callum Squires is a sophomore majoring in German studies.

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Defending free speech Staff Column

Megan Reynolds, Columnist In light of the recent attacks against Charlie Hebdo, the French satirical newspaper, I started thinking about what it means to have free speech and what it means to use that freedom. As many, I’m sure, would agree with me, the attacks against the newspaper seemed nothing short of horrific. While the two gunmen assured others that their hostility occurred because of a perceived offense against their religion, by retaliating in such a violent way they called into question whether free speech is actually entirely free.

Now, don’t get me wrong.

Religion is a touchy subject— one that many people throughout history have died defending. I usually try to avoid the subject with most people and really only discuss it with people I know well.

Otherwise, it is simply too

sensitive for me and I feel ill-equipped to discuss it thoroughly. My experience is undoubtedly limited. Yet, I still maintain that religion cannot be some sort of taboo subject that no one can feel comfortable addressing. I see nothing wrong with what Charlie Hebdo did when they decided to publish satirical cartoons. Yet, this senes of cartoons meant to be funny and satirical has sent a firestorm of both criticism and praise towards the newspaper. I find it interesting, though, that the majority of the attention the newspaper received has been mostly positive in nature: people are coming to Charlie Hebdo’s defense.

This brings me to my main point, that of courage. I once heard that anyone who makes art desires feedback and I can’t help but come back to that idea time and time again after the attacks. The staff at Charlie Hebdo created art, they created something to be shared and what they received in return was, in fact, feedback. While I obviously do not agree with the use of violence, the cartoon so profoundly affected two people to act in such an

aggressive way and really that’s all that artists can ask for—for their art to provoke thought. Creating anything that shares one’s ideas with the world automatically puts one in a vulnerable state. This is why the simple act of free speech, of being able to share your thoughts and ideas feels so very courageous to me.

Seldom do people have the confidence to share personal art or writing or ideas. It’s scary. Trust me; I know. It takes an absurd amount of courage to share something like that that also addresses political issues.

I write in defense of free speech. The fear of another extreme reaction like the one that occurred in Paris looms so darkly overhead, but fear cannot silence our thoughts.

I find courage in the fact that art can still move people so strongly, that art can force two worlds to collide and address difficult topics. I only wish that violence could be separated from creative acts. Every single person has access to free speech, but courage belongs to those who exercise it.

Megan Reynolds is a junior majoring in English.

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CSI grand opening set for February Weekend-long event for faculty, alumni and current and future students

by Leah Hoffpauir

CAMPUS PULSE REPORTER

Trinity’s newly constructed Center for the Sciences and Innovation is having a weekend-long grand opening dedication in February.

Faculty and students from several departments are working together to plan a variety of fun and engaging events for everyone to enjoy.

The celebration is intended to attract a large audience from the San Antonio community— including city officials, architects, donors, alumni and prospective students—as well as current Trinity students, faculty and staff.

The dedication will commence at 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony outside of CSI. “We’re trying to figure out a way to cut the ribbon without using the stereotypical scissors. We’re trying to be scientific about it, whether it’s a laser or dry-ice or liquid nitrogen,” said David Ribble, chair and professor of biology.

Ribble has been working very closely with the university departments since

the initial planning for the grand opening, which began last summer.

A reception will follow the ribbon-cutting, with student posters displayed in the Atrium. Later that evening, Liz Ward, professor of art, will give a tour of CSI’s art.

The celebration will continue at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, with Tiger Talks from alumni, which are modeled after TED talks.

“We’re bringing in some alumni that have done really interesting things in their careers to demonstrate the power of interdisciplinary and innovative ways of thinking that we’re trying to infuse with this building,” Ribble said.

Trinity students are not the only people who will be able to participate in events for the weekend. A Geekbus will be on campus to expose younger students to STEM-related experiments.

“The Geekbus is something that was created by Rackspace to introduce elementary, middle and possibly high school kids to some of these technological things that might encourage them to have an interest in learning more about computers and maintaining their interest in science,” said Nancy Mills, professor of chemistry and one of the people involved in the initial design of the building.

There will also be science on display from the eight different science departments at Trinity.

These demonstrations will be led by Trinity students and will be open to prospective high school students as well as those who have already been admitted to the university with an interest in science.

“The flavor of this is to give them a sense of what’s going on both in the science disciplines and also at Trinity,” Mills said. “There’s an intent to inform the community about what exists in CSI and try to encourage students to consider attending Trinity for college.”

High school students who attend at least four of the interactive science demonstrations will be eligible to enter a drawing for a MacBook Air at the ice cream social that follows.

Aspen Gonzalez, director of admissions operations, has been working closely with the education department to coordinate the prospective students.

“The goal is to put science on display in an interactive way,” Gonzalez said. “We’ve been printing and mailing invitations to San Antonioarea admitted seniors who have an interest in the greater STEM areas, because the demonstrations are more science-geared.”

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Artist Liliana Wilson (left) and editor Norma Cantu (right) present recently published book “Ofrenda: Liliana Wilson’s Art of Dissidence and Dreams.”

Professor of art Liz Ward will give a tour of the various pieces of artwork in CSI, such as the piece above which is displayed in the building’s lobby.

They are hoping to have 100 prospective and admitted students attend the event.

The dedication will close out with a party for Trinity students outside of CSI, with food and performances by the Trinity Jazz Ensemble. There are also plans for laser graffiti on the walls of CSI.

“We’ve tried to incorporate a lot of different elements of the San Antonio community, but also give it a personal touch with all of us having a good time on Saturday night,” Ribble said. “It’s shaping up to be a really fun and exciting event.

The more people who show up, the more fun it’ll be.”

“My goal is to highlight the work of Latinas in this country. I wanted to bring together Latinas, beyond the Chicano/Chicana, and into the realm of social justice and I think we achieved it with not just the essays but also with the artwork in the book,” Cantu said.

Wilson is an artist from Chile who left her home country to escape the political turmoil and oppression in the 1970s. Through her artwork, Wilson seeks to demonstrate the violence and inequality in Chile and fight against injustice.

“I make it visible by making it beautiful so that people will see it and understand that this is something that shouldn’t be happening. I don’t really have a solution for it but at least I can point it out through my art,” Wilson said.

In her drawings and paintings, Wilson often selfcensors herself when it comes to portraying the violence and injustice in Chile by making it beautiful rather than filled with gore.

“They appeared to be one thing but we’re saying another thing; basically my artwork is

marked by that. The ways that I speak or draw or present my work is not openly what it is saying because I think that is dangerous,” Wilson said.

Wilson has lived in Texas for over 30 years but returns home to Chile every year.

Wilson does not create artwork on contemporary Chile, only on the injustice and political oppression that led her to leave.

The night also featured music by Trinity professor of sociology and anthropology David Spener and introductions by the event organizer, Arturo Madrid, professor of modern languages and literatures.

Madrid has known Wilson and Cantu for many years and used those personal connections to bring them to Trinity.

“The MAS program infuses the curriculum and the academic environment with materials having to do with the Americas, and our Latino artists are part of that total expression and they are a missing part in our curriculum and in our thinking and in our world view so this is important to recognize them,” Madrid said.

Liliana Wilson and Norma Cantu present book of Chilean artwork Wilson hopes her artwork will expose political turmoil and violence in Chile

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Last Friday in the Waxahachie room, the Mexico, Americas and Spain program (MAS) hosted a presentation of Liliana Wilson’s book of artwork. The Texas A&M University Press book titled “Ofrenda: Liliana Wilson’s Art of Dissidence and Dreams” contains Wilson’s artwork along with essays commenting on the artwork that were edited by Norma Cantu. Both women gave presentations at the event to recognize the work of Latinas.

Cantu is a professor of Latino studies at the University of Missouri and worked closely with Wilson to compile essays and an autobiography to accompany the artwork before publishing the book.

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Gamma Chi Delta to host 10th annual Concert for the Cure Kevin Fowler and Trinity alumnus Aaron Einhouse to headline this year’s benefit concert

by Julia Elmore CAMPUS PULSE REPORTER For the 10th year in a row, Trinity’s Gamma Chi Delta sorority will host the annual Concert for the Cure, which has raised $150,000 over the years to benefit children with cancer.

Concert for the Cure is the Gammas’s annual fundraiser, held at Cowboys Dancehall.

This year, Trinity alumnus Aaron Einhouse will be opening the concert, followed by featured Texas country singer, Kevin Fowler. Kimberly Siu, a senior and Gamma event co-chair, encourages students to give back while having fun.

“I’ve always been big on doing things to give back to the community, and I know Trinity really promotes community service,” Siu said. “Trinity students also like to have fun.

At Concert for the Cure you get to have fun and help other people have fun, too.”

Proceeds from Concert for the Cure benefits Camp Discovery, which is a summer

File photo The Casey Donahew Band headlined last year’s Concert for the Cure event at Cowboys Dancehall. From the event, $25,000 was raised and donated to Camp Discovery.

camp in Kerrville, Texas, for children ages seven to 16 who are in remission for or who have cancer. The camp is free for the children and is run by volunteers, so fundraisers such as the concert are what help make the children’s experience possible.

“It is amazing,” said Johnny Primomo, Camp Discovery co-director. “Even when they have recovered from the cancer, they often have physical manifestations and scars; they get treated differently. At camp

they know they are around kids just like themselves. They build confidence and independence while at the camp with other children. It becomes a home away from home.”

The Gamma Chi Delta sorority has a personal connection with Camp Discovery through a Gamma and Trinity alumna, Amy Walton, who attended the camp as a child after surviving childhood leukemia. She helped connect the two organizations during her time as a student at Trinity and was part of the

inaugural Concert for the Cure in 2005.

“A fellow Gamma and I had the idea to host a benefit concert featuring Texas musicians,” Walton said via email. “It has certainly come a long way. It means a lot to me that Gammas have continued to support Camp Discovery over the last 10 years.”

Last year, Concert for the Cure raised $25,000. Siu says that she hopes to see the event grow and raise even more for Camp Discovery this year.

“I want to see it grow, not only for the Trinity community, but for the whole San Antonio community,” Siu said. “Cancer is something that affects everyone, in one way or another, so everyone can benefit.”

Other smaller fundraisers will take place in the week prior to the Concert for the Cure at Bombay Bicycle Club and Chipotle. Tickets to the concert will be sold for $12 starting Monday, Jan. 26, in Coates and will also be sold at the door.

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Trinity junior Caitlyn Yates will be presenting her research from study abroad in Argentina at a conference at the University of Notre Dame next month. Yates, an anthropology and political science double major, studied in Buenos Aires for five months last fall and conducted original research on drug trafficking and drugrelated violence.

Yates took a monthlong independent study course where she conducted fieldwork and produced a 50page paper during that time.

Her anthropological work in the small town of Rosario involved making contacts and figuring out how the residents of the slum dealt with drug trafficking and police brutality.

“I learned that it’s incredibly challenging to make contacts and connections that trust you when you are working on a topic as sensitive as drug trafficking. I learned that because of this paper I know my passion is to work in academia,” Yates said.

The inspiration for Yates’s fieldwork came from Trinity

professor Alfred Montoya, whose own anthropological fieldwork involves the study of drug trafficking. While taking Montoya’s Introduction to Anthropology class, Yates was inspired by a drug-trafficking lecture and went on to focus on the topic throughout her education. During Yates’s time abroad she consulted Montoya several times on tips for conducting fieldwork.

Yates’s paper titled, “The Growth of Drug Trafficking in Rosario: Disciplined Violence and Argentina’s Potential Model to Eradicate this System,” was selected for presentation at the social development conference at Notre Dame from Feb. 27-28.

Time abroad vastly improved Yates’ Spanish language skills and demonstrated the importance of conducting independent research for building fieldwork skills.

“I think for any anthropology, sociology or urban studies students that independent study abroad programs are the best in terms of our field of study for how much emphasis is on fieldwork,” Yates said.

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Religion professor Chad Spigel to offer new special topics course With stories about Israel, Jerusalem and Palestine in the news almost daily, many may wonder what issues surround this area and how they started. This semester, Trinity students have an opportunity to get some answers in a new special topics course called Jerusalem: Judaism, Christianity and Islam, taught by associate professor of religion Chad Spigel.

Spigel is an expert in ancient Jewish history, archaeology and worship practices, and has visited Jerusalem several times in recent years. He plans to use this expertise to teach students the significance of the city to Christianity, Judaism and Islam, based on the history of each religion.

“I’ve been going to Jerusalem every year for the past five or six years and when I’m there I can see what the city is like and the different religious communities,” Spigel said. “I thought it would be great to virtually bring that reality as best as possible to Trinity.”

With his expertise focused mostly on the Jewish history in Jerusalem, Spigel says he is excited to learn more about other religions while teaching the class.

“With this course I’m opening myself up to areas I’m not as familiar with, which is why I think it’s really exciting because I’ll be learning along with the students about the time periods and religious traditions I’m not an expert in,” Spigel said.

The course was developed with Trinity’s new curriculum in mind and allows students to explore and implement oral and visual communication techniques to communicate what they learn.

“With the new curriculum, we’re trying to teach students different types of skills, but not in the traditional department where those skills are learned,” Spigel said. “Oral and visual communication you would expect to be in the communications department, but with the new curriculum we’re trying to spread that across disciplines.”

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by Leah Hoffpauir CAMPUS PULSE REPORTER Smartphone users will soon have the option of downloading an official Trinity app for everyday use.

The app, currently being referred to as TU Life, will combine several websites commonly visited by Trinity students as well as routine tasks such as viewing grades and courses, loading Tiger Bucks and checking TLEARN. “It’s an app designed for the entire Trinity community— students, faculty, staff and even alumni, to a certain extent,” said Michelle Bartonico, director of marketing communications.

“We felt like we needed to try to centralize a resource for the whole Trinity community by giving everybody one source to try to get a lot of different needs fulfilled.”

Bartonico has played a large role in the project management of the app content.

“Users will also be able to access the university’s social media networks and live stream KRTU. We’re even working on streaming news from the Trinitonian,” Bartonico said.

TU Life will not require students to login, but they will have the ability to create their own account in order to access grades and courses.

“On my end, I’ve done a lot of testing, because this is the first Trinity app that’s actually tied into the system where grades are stored,” said Ender Ergun, programmer analyst for IT Services and lead developer for TU Life.

Another feature of the app includes a map with all the major buildings on campus and their hours of operation.

“That’s helpful, especially during the beginning of the semester,” said first year Isaiah Mora, who has seen the beta version of the app. “As a first year, I haven’t visited certain parts of campus because I don’t have classes there.”

TU Life is only in phase one, but as phases two and three develop, new features will be added such as a directory listing with faculty members’s names, the ability to register for classes directly on the app and a

form of beacon technology that would send alerts of discounts and deals occurring around campus.

“We’re just starting at the base building blocks right now and taking it one step at a time. We don’t want to put out something that’s incomplete.

We want solid, functional, incremental releases,” Ergun said.

The app will be in beta for a couple more weeks, with the Apple version scheduled to be released in early February. The release for Android devices will follow shortly after.

“We’re going to have a soft launch in the next few weeks or so. Once Apple approves it, we’ll start showing the app to students, faculty and staff and ask if and how they would use it,” Bartonico said.

“I would definitely start using it right away,” Mora said.

“I think it’s very convenient and helpful because it has a lot of things I would look for separately in one place. I would probably use it multiple times a day, especially for accessing TLEARN.” The TU Life app is expected to be available for download on both the App and Google Play stores by mid-February.

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Business professor retires After 31 years, various positions, awards and honors, Don Van Eynde has retired from a full, diverse career at Trinity.

Van Eynde came to Trinity in 1984, following a career in the U.S. Army involving positions in numerous countries overseas. During his time at the university he held positions as a professor of management, special assistant for change management to the university president, chair of the faculty senate and chair of the crisis management team, the last of which he will continue to do until his contract is up.

“My favorite part of working at the university has been getting to work

with the students,” Van Eynde said. “I love teaching and working with young people.”

Van Eynde says that during his time at Trinity, the appearance of the campus and the curriculum have both seen some changes, and he believes these changes have been good for the university.

“I like the change,” Van Eynde said. “The things students are learning are up to date and valuable. Trinity is doing very well and is an incredible place.”

Since retiring, Van Eynde has moved to Blanco, Texas, where he enjoys fishing and plans to travel with his wife during this new stage of his life.

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File photo Don Van Eynde retires to Blanco, Texas, after 31 years of service at Trinity.

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graphic by Samantha Michaelson This picture features Argentinian military hero Jose San Martin. Thanks to Photoshop, two of Argentina’s cultural heroes, Jorge Luis Borges and Luis Alberto Spinetta, are pictured here as well.

A word-savvy glimpse at Brit-rock An American’s guide to Argemedia

by Rachel Pauerstein A&E COLUMNIST As the newest addition to the A&E family, I’m excited to share my love of all things culture, from literature to music and beyond. This week, I’ll treat you to a discussion of British rock. Let’s get a bit international, shall we?

First, I’ll confess: I’m a bit of an Anglophile. I adore British television, favor British literature, spent a glorious semester in the U.K. and—most importantly, for your purposes—listen to quite a lot of British music.

For those of you who may think Brit rock begins with the Beatles (brilliant, but barely the tip of the iceberg) and ends with One Direction (rock status: debatable), I’m here to suggest that you explore these groups’s compatriots.

As an English major, I usually favor the lyrical aspect of music. Honestly, that’s what excites me so much about contemporary British rock: the damn good lyrics.

For the past several decades, British artists have been releasing music that shines in this area. If you’re like me and get REALLY excited about cleverly crafted words, these are your people. Here are a few of my personal favorite wordplayers:

Bastille: You’ve surely heard “Pompeii” or one of its many remixes, but there’s more to this group than its admittedly brilliant smash hit. Among the artful synths and pulsing rhythms are some highly introspective and allusive lyrics, making Bastille one of the more intelligent younger contemporary groups.

Biblical references?

Check. Historical allusions? Check.

Mythological elements?

Check.

Their music was practically made for liberal arts students.

Franz Ferdinand: Some things really do get better with age. These guys from Glasgow have been around for a little over a decade. With their polished sound and precise rhythms, the musical elements of this group’s work are enough to set them apart; add to that their incredibly clever lyrics, and we get nearly flawless creations.

I listened to their most recent album, “Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action,” for months on end. I mean, on that album alone, we find an extended metaphor on strawberries, an ode to the North Sea and an enticing dance number with religious undertones. What’s not to love?

Muse: Ah, the beginnings of my love affair with British rock. This group has been around since the 1990s, remaining under the radar until after groups like Oasis had burned out. Now, the band is a global sensation—and their music has evolved considerably—but they’re not famous thanks to some faddish hype.

I challenge you to find smarter songwriting. If you crave intelligent music, you’ll find it in Muse’s musical musings; themes range from existentialism to conspiracy theories and political criticism, and they’ve even got some solid love ballads if you need to give your brain a break.

Plus, the group’s sound is incredibly sophisticated—you can’t lose with Muse.

Of course, this is only a brief overview; I’ve mentioned only a few great groups, and I urge you to investigate for yourself.

The U.K. has produced a lot more than Radiohead and Coldplay in recent years. To get you started, my other top suggestions would include the Arctic Monkeys, the Fratellis. I’d also reccommend the admittedly weird (but also awesome) group Kasabian. Happy listening!

by Maddie Smith A&E WRITER Last semester, I made a decision to sacrifice my monetarily valuable time at the Trinitonian to study in Buenos Aires, Argentina. A lot of people spend their time “broadening their horizons”; however, I decided that my time would be spent better if I sat around and watched TV. Therefore, I am now an authority on Argentine books, musicians, and movies. Here are a few of my favorites: Bands and Musicians 1.

Luis Alberto Spinetta: Commonly called one of the fathers of Argentine rock, Spinetta is one of the most sanctified figures in musical history. He is not only responsible for writing beautiful songs about his own life, but also for writing politically charged music, most notably about the tyrannical Argentine dictatorships.

Songs like “Maribel se durmio” reference a time when thousands of Argentines were systematically killed by the government. Spinetta’s protest songs formed unity during one of the most horrific times in Argentine history.

2.

Soda Stereo: The Englishspeaking equivalent of this band would have to be a combination of U2 and The Beatles. This rock-androll ‘80s band founded by Gustavo Cerati, Zeta Bosio and Charly Alberti is well-known for making music that appealed to all of South America, therefore creating a type of unifying media. My personal favorite songs of theirs include “Cuando pase el temblor” and “Luna roja.”

Books 1. “Poesia completa”: Jorge Luis Borges is perhaps the most influential writer and poet in Argentina. His writings are responsible for helping form both the Argentine and porteño (from Buenos Aires) identity because

many of his works are about the beauty of the city and the country.

This book of poems includes many of my personal favorites including “La lluvia” and “La Recoleta.”

For anybody interested in learning more about the cultural identity of Argentina or Buenos Aires, Borges is an essential read.

2. “Santa Evita”: Eva Peron was the second wife of Argentine president Juan Peron during his 1946-1955 term. Since Ava’s untimely death in 1952 she has been both sanctified for her works of charity and vilified because of her and her husband’s politics. In this book, Tomas Martínez examines the opposing viewpoints by telling the story of Eva’s body after her death, which was stolen, desecrated and moved around the world.

Movies 1.“Nueve reinas”: This classic Argentine movie stars the most famous Argentine actor Ricardo Darín as a con artist who, along with his protegee played by Gastón Pauls, attempt to scam a rich Spaniard by selling him counterfeit versions of rare, expensive stamps called the “Nine Queens.” It is a well-made, witty, and intelligent film that can be enjoyed by any audience (as long as you have subtitles).

2. “La historia oficial”: During the 1970s and 1980s, tens of thousands of Argentines were systematically killed by the military dictatorship. These people are called los desaparecidos or “the disappeared.” If these people had children, they were given to families that supported the dictatorship.

“La historia oficial” is about a wealthy woman living in Buenos Aires who begins to suspect that her daughter may be one of the lost children. This movie is an excellent depiction and commentary on very controversial and typically censored time in Argentine history.

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In 2015, the TV freeze thaws

by John Mendiola A&E WRITER Drops in temperature mark a rise in North Face jackets and a loss of any quality television shows.

Once the new year rolled around, the flow of new TV shows used to freeze, but the mid-season season for TV has changed that. New shows are coming out now in January, February or March with old shows starting again in March.

“Agent Carter” did not excite me when I heard about it. Having a woman be the lead in an action show (or something leaning more towards action) was exciting, but it’s hard to feel excited when Marvel is milking their properties in every medium. I’ve actually loved everything they’ve done so far, but Marvel’s universe is oversaturating my universe.

This show is now on the top of my watch list due to the critical fanfare the first few episodes have received. Carter is full of smart characters with an exciting plot—plus it fits into the bigger Marvel cinematic universe and I am a sucker for things tying together (go synergy).

Who knows if I’ll love “Galavant?” I don’t even know if I’ll like it. For those not in the know, the show revolves around a retired knight who gets the love of his life stolen

by King Richard. In the first episode, he takes up his sword again and fights his

way to her only to find that she has fallen for the King— more accurately, his money and power.

Then stuff happens but that’s less important since Galavant, the main character, sings throughout the show.

It’s a musical show. It’s weird and I’m not certain if it’s ever been done to this degree. Part of the reason I’m so interested is, frankly, the novelty of the idea. We’ll have to wait and see if “Galavant” is more than a one-note trick pony (or however the idiom goes).

I hesitate to call this show new since it makes use of familiar characters but “Better Call Saul,” premiering in a few weeks, may well become one of the most watched shows on TV in the current lineup if “Breaking Bad” is any

indication.

The beautiful Bryan Cranston (Walter White) won’t be appearing in this prequel but Bob Odenkirk, Saul, will be back.

If this show hits the same highs as “Breaking Bad” then I might end up loving ”Better Call Saul” more than “Breaking Bad” due to Odenkirk’s Saul being more relatable—Malcolm’s dad, (er,

I mean, Walter White) is kind of an ass.

“The Last Man on Earth” is strange. Is the titular character actually the last person on Earth? Does that mean there are women?

he kind of stole the whole modern day Sherlock thing.

Back to the point. Will Forte hasn’t done too many things since “SNL” so it’s nice to see him since there’s something really likable about him. Phil Miller (the duo known as Phil Lord and Christopher Miller) are heading up the show which gives me confidence since I have loved everything I’ve seen from them including but not limited to: “22 Jump Street, ” “The Lego Movie” and “Brooklyn Nine-Nine.”

Segue alert, segue alert.

“Brooklyn Nine-Nine” didn’t really go on any sort of hiatus but it deserves a mention anyways since season two is ending in a few weeks. This show took me by surprise. It isn’t the most clever or intricately plotted show graphic by Matt Kennemer but it has its share of

Or are the women all gone too but they weren’t good enough to be mentioned in the title? The biggest question I have is why there are other acting credits on the IMDB page if he really IS the last person on Earth.

Boom. I’m a modern day Sherlock. Or, I guess, I am a Benedict Cumberbatch since

dumb a n d smart jokes with a lot of interesting characters.

“Parks & Recreation” is currently airing what will probably be its last season; NBC is airing two episodes every Tuesday night, the equivalent of slow poison.

Everyone thought last season was the last so I never want to say never except for right now.

Season six ended perfectly, so the three year time jump will

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be an interesting challenge in season seven. It is one of my favorite comedies and it deserves more viewers.

This little comedy section would not be complete without a mention of season six of “Community,” arguably one of the best comedies ever (and if you argue against it then you’re wrong). This show has had a long and bumpy ride.

It may not have much time left (#6seasonsandamovie) but it seems to have found a home that actually wants it and that makes me excited.

“House of Cards” is coming back on Netflix, and I cannot wait. The show isn’t exactly subtle or rooted in reality but that’s a bit much to expect from a rollercoaster ride of murder, sex and intrigue (which is, by the way, the best kind of rollercoaster). I’d say more about the show and its previous seasons, but I’d hate to spoil some of the juicy twists and turns.

Finally, if you’re looking for something more meaty and smart, “The Americans” and “Justified” are coming back which are two of the most under-watched shows on TV. One is about Russian spies and the other is about a modern day cowboy.

These shows are a good starting point, but my list isn’t comprehensive. There really is not enough space to list all the shows that are out there.

Don’t be afraid to try a new show; maybe try something outside your wheelhouse! It’s a new year, after all. So turn your TV on and live a little!

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“Selma” struggles, Oscar fumbles

Featured above are some of the many accusations leveled against the Academy of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences. Criticism came from sources as diverse as the New York Times and Twitter.

by Mason Walker A&E EDITOR Right now, the popular culture is ablaze over “Selma.”

Ava DuVernay’s chronicle of Martin Luther King Jr.’s Alabama protests has stoked a vigorous debate. It’s a debate worth addressing, since it raises important questions about what it means to be a moviemaker (and a moviegoer) in an age of (thank God) increasing diversity.

The debate is centered around the fact that, despite “Selma’s” great critical and popular acclaim, the film received a mere two nominations: one for Best Song, Oscar and one for Best Picture.

For many pop culture commentators, this snub is less than innocent. It reveals the Academy as a subtly discriminatory institution, as a Good-Ol’-Boys-club dressing up their abiding racism in a shoddy-tuxedo disguise.

Writing for the AV Club, Caroline Siede called “Selma’s” tiny Oscar tally a “a slap in the

face to aspiring filmmakers who aren’t white and male.”

Reverend Al Sharpton went a step further, accusing the Academy of a deliberate “racial shutout” and insisting that people of good conscience should organize “action around the Academy Awards.”

Admittedly, the Academy is whiter than your average scene from “Leave It To Beaver.” 94% white, to be exact. But when I think about this incident as clearly as I can, I find it hard to believe that the Academy engaged in a deliberate “racial shutout.” They did, after all, nominate the movie for the highest-ranked, most-desired award in all of filmdom.

But isn’t it stupid to admit “Selma” into the Best Picture category without acknowledging any of the individual people of color in front of and behind the camera who made it Best Picture worthy? Yes, Dear Reader, it is mighty stupid. “Selma” didn’t just descend upon us “deus ex machina” style.

Yet these oversights, while non-sensical, are not

uniquely discriminatory. In fact, in Academy-Land, they’re distressingly common. A few years ago, “Extremely Loud And Incredibly Close” was also nominated for Best Picture and virtually nothing else.

In 1991, Barbra Streisand’s “The Prince of Tides” was apparently directed by an invisible metaphysical force instead of, well, Barbra Streisand. And this very year, “Boyhood” was nominated for Best Picture even as the actor playing the titular boy was completely shut out of the acting categories—just like “Selma’s” David Oyelowo was.

Shorter version: Academy not racist. Academy stupid.

I feel as though I have another question to answer: Why waste paper space defending a decidedly well-off institution like the Academy?

Is it because I care about the reputation of the wealthy over the representation of minorities?

Look. I’m a bisexual Jew who grew up in the Bible Belt. I’m writing this article BECAUSE I care about the fight for greater

diversity, especially within my beloved film industry.

Consequently, I don’t want us to waste our time, energy, and resources fighting the Academy, which isn’t so much shoving back progress as it is spitting in the face of common sense.

What’s more, the Oscars, for all their kitschy suspense and valuable promotion of art-house cinema, just aren’t significant in the long run.

This is the group that forgot to give “Citizen Kane” and “2001: A Space Odyssey” the Best Picture trophies. Why risk “outrage fatigue” by protesting the likes of them?

We should care about pay inequality. We should care about blantant on-screen stereotyping. We should care

about Hollywood’s tendency to ignore important subjects as well as its propensity for turning bodies into objects.

We should not care that a movie got two Big, Silly Award Nods instead of four.

“Selma” is well-crafted and important. But in the end, it’s better to advocate for the film itself instead of organizing against an organization that, for reasons unknown to both you and me, overlooked it.

There’s no point in crying “racist!” when we aren’t even sure that the beast of bigotry has reared its ugly head.

Like “Selma’s” own protagonist, we all should fight for what’s right. But like Martin Luther King Jr., we must choose our battles wisely.

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I like to think that my pop-culture tastes are relatively well-developed; I’ve cultivated some pretty strong opinions about music, television and—of course—literature. I’ll admit, though, that I’m pretty weak in the area of film, something I always regret since film is the on-screen equivalent of literature. So, my new year’s pop-culture resolution is to watch as many of this year’s Oscar nominee films as I can. I’ve literally only seen “Grand Budapest Hotel,” which, while it may be one of my favorite films of all time, is only one of a substantial number of apparently high-quality films released in the past year. I haven’t even seen “How to Train Your Dragon 2” (which is up for Best Animated Feature), and that’s just inexcusable. Next time I think about starting a Netflix binge, I’ll redirect my exercise in procrastination to watching one of these films instead. That’s productive, right?

Rachel Pauerstein, A&E Columnist In 2015, I vow to actually watch the television show “Breaking Bad.” I have been lying to my family, my friends, but most importantly, my editors, for years now about which season of BB I was currently “on.” I honestly tried to watch the first few episodes, but, much like a bad kidney, it was completely rejected by my body and surgery was required. I have scrolled through the Tumblr tag multiple times, so I get the basic gist of the show—or at least I know what Bryan Cranston’s pelvis looks like in tighty-whities and that the selling of methamphetamine is somehow involved. I swear to sit down sometime when I have eight hours to spare and watch all of season one so that I can stop being the black sheep (Walter Black sheep?) of our Arts & Entertainment family.

Maddie Smith, A&E Columnist

Eating better (that donut was too tempting) and being frugal (so many board games to buy) were too hard for me only a few weeks after the turn of the year, but consuming media is a little bit easier. Finding the time for some peace and quiet to experience a piece of media is really the most difficult part of my life. I want to make a real effort to make time to read books. I read here and there on my phone but a few minutes every few days is a really slow process. It’s jarring jumping back in the middle of a 400-page fantasy book after a few days away. I love books and my New Year’s resolution is to express that love more concretely with time and effort instead of admiring it from afar.

John Mendiola A&E Writer

Rather than describe one resolution, I’ll rattle several off in short-and-sweet fashion. I want to read more words. I want to write more words. I want to get into a new comedy show now that I’ve seen all of “Arrested Development” three times. I want to discover new music via new sources—namely, Pandora and radio (insert KRTU plug here). I want to watch all the “Star Wars” films before the new one comes out. And, as those who know me are aware, I want to singlehandedly stop “Boyhood” from walking away with the Best Picture Oscar.

Mason Walker, A&E Editor

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Women’s basketball goes 13-1 in last 14 games The Tigers hold current overall record of 13-3 and are 4-1 in SCAC play

by Sarah Farrell SPORTS REPORTER

photos by Eva Littman No. 11 junior guard Caitlin Barrett chases down a Texas Lutheran opponent during the Tigers’ 65-62 victory on Saturday, Jan. 17, at home.

graphic by Matt Kennemer

The Tigers’ double-digit win streak in women’s basketball ended in a 50-49 loss to Southwestern University Friday, Jan. 16, at home. They had 11 straight wins; including two wins in conference play the previous weekend before the loss.

The Tigers held a 49-45 lead with only 3 minutes 27 seconds left in the game, but they were scoreless from that point on, missing the final five shots they took from the field.

“We kind of had a bad shooting game overall. I think we shot 22 percent in the first half, and honestly I think that is what set us back a little bit, because we shot way better in the second half,” said junior forward Anecia Richardson. “At the end, they made the shots that they needed to make, and we didn’t.”

Richardson and junior guard Caitlin Barrett each contributed 10 points for the Tigers in the loss. Barrett was 3-5 from

behind the arc with four assists and two steals. Richardson hit 4-8 from the field and led the team with seven rebounds.

Senior guard Lauren Splawn also contributed nine points and was 3-5 from behind the arc. “We were obviously disappointed to lose, but we just erased it from our memory as soon as we could. We knew that we had to come out with a lot of energy against Texas Lutheran University, and we wanted to get a win back since we lost to them last year in the conference championships,” said senior guard Hannah Coley.

The Tigers rebounded and won 65-62 Saturday against TLU in a SCAC game.

“Everybody who went into the game had a great attitude and played with intensity and enthusiasm,” said head coach Cameron Hill. “As a coach it is hard to even put into words how proud you are when your team has a great reaction to a really tough game, especially against another really good team.”

TLU held a slight 36-33 lead at the half, and both teams were shooting around 40 percent from the field.

Trinity opened the second half with a 7-0 run, but after that run they trailed for much

of the half, but never by more than five points.

With just under two minutes left in the game, Barrett hit a three-pointer and Richardson made two-free throw attempts to push Trinity’s lead to 6561. TLU would add a late free throw, but the Tigers held on for the win.

Barrett led the Tigers with 15 points, four rebounds and four assists, with Richardson, Splawn and sophomore guard Monica Houlgin also in doubledigits. Senior center Taylor Hollins had nine points and 12 rebounds off the bench including the final rebound of the game to seal the win.

On Tuesday, Jan. 20, they beat Schreiner University 58-45 in Kerrville, Texas.

During winter break the Tigers were hard at work playing their first home conference games.

They finished 7-0 over the break. “[We had] a focus on trying to get better every day, getting better every practice, and not settling with what we have done in the past,” Coley said.

The Tigers are now 13-3 overall and 4-1 in conference.

The Tigers play against Centenary College at 6 p.m.

Friday, Jan 23, and Colorado College at 6 p.m Saturday, Jan. 24 at home.

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Swimming and diving teams Men’s basketball have mixed results against loses SCAC games Southwestern University The women’s swimming team won 176-115 and the men’s team lost 119.5-179.5

by Tyler Caldwell SPORTS REPORTER

Last weekend, the Trinity swimming and diving teams headed to conference rival Southwestern University for a meet Jan. 17. The Tiger women won 176-115, while the men lost 119.5-179.5.

Helping the women’s program emerge victorious was the 200-yard medley relay team of Lydia Jones, Kelly Holton, Christine Hoelterhoff and Lindsay Hagmann, who edged Southwestern by 0.2 seconds.

In the 400-yard freestyle relay, the team of Jones, Lauren Cuda, Bethany Rysak and Hagmann won by over 3 seconds with their time of 3:42.18. Holton went on to win the 100-yard breaststroke and the 20-yard breaststroke as well, posting a time of 1:11.49 and 2:36.78, respectively.

Jones also triumphed in her other events with a time of 24.83 seconds in the 50-yard freestyle and 53.93 seconds in

the 100-yard freestyle, with teammate Hagmann finishing close behind her in both.

In the 200-yard freestyle, the Tiger women stole the top four slots, with Rysak leading the charge with her time of 2:00.80.

Other victories for the women were Thea Hesson in the 200yard backstroke (2:13.58), Rachel Hure in the 500-yard freestyle (5:32.65) and Becca Andruzzi in the 1000-yard freestyle (11:38.06).

The diving team excelled as well, with Danielle Freund leading a pack of six Tigers to the top positions in the onemeter diving event and Sarah Mrkonich leading five to the top spots in the three-meter diving event.

Trinity’s women’s swimming and diving team won 12 events at the meet and has won 11 straight conference titles. “It definitely motivates us to win on more,” Andruzzi said. “It’s cool to be able to be a part of a legacy, and I definitely look up to the seniors that have been on a winning team for so long.”

Although the men came up short against Southwestern, they still performed well.

Andrew Thiesse paved the way with his victory in the 200-yard freestyle (1:46.30) and Stephen Culberson surged in the 100-

yard freestyle, posting a time of 47.80 seconds. Thiesse and Culberson also won the 400yard relay with teammates Adam Thomas and Isaac Johnson.

“The men’s team wasn’t satisfied with the overall result on Saturday, being a loss to a rival team, but overall the outlook is a good one,” Culberson said. “We are at a different point in training than Southwestern, and are confident that we will have a lot of success in Rockwall at the SCAC Championships in a couple of weeks. We are swimming better at this point in the season as a team than I have ever witnessed in my four years here, and that is something to be excited about.”

Both the men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams head to Chicago to take on DePauw University and the University of Chicago in a double-dual meet tomorrow.

The SCAC Championships are less than a month away in Rockwall, Texas. The men look to win their fourth straight conference title, while the women will being going for their 12th consecutive title.

The SCAC Championships are scheduled to run from Feb. 1114.

photos by Nayeli Perez First-year guard Matt Jones dribbles around a Texas Lutheran University player during their 90-84 double-overtime defeat on Saturday, Jan. 17.

The Tigers remain winless in SCAC and have an overall record of 1-15

by Sarah Farrell SPORTS REPORTER

The Tigershave yet to win a conference game after two close losses last weekend and one during the week, including a double-overtime loss.

Friday, Jan. 16, they lost 74-69 against Southwestern University.

They trailed by as many as 15 points in the first half, but cut the lead to 36-35 within the final minute of the half.

In the second half they were again down by double-digits before cutting into the lead as the game drew to an end, but were unable to close the gap and come away with a win.

“I think one thing we always seem to do…every single game we get ourselves in a hole. Like maybe a double-digit—eightpoint hole—and we always have to climb back,” said sophomore guard Joseph Thomas. “We always lose by a deficit that we go down in in the early parts of the game.”

First-year guard Brian Blum scored a career-high 20 points in the loss. He was 6-11 from the field and 4-7 from behind the arc. Sophomore forward AJ Pulliam and Thomas also scored double-digits for the Tigers with 13 and 10 respectively.

Saturday the Tigers lost 9084 in an epic double-overtime battle against the Texas Lutheran University Bulldogs.

“They had to shoot really well to beat us, which is what teams have to do. I thought one or two bounces the other way it could’ve been a different result,” said assistant coach Ross Burt.

At halftime the Tigers held a 34-28 lead with help from senior guard Matt Selling who

erupted for 11 first-half points.

The second half began with a 9-3 Trinity run to open up a 10 point lead, but the game was far from over. Pulliam sunk a pair of free throws in the last seconds of regulation to tie the game and send it to overtime.

In the first overtime the Tigers scored six quick points, but again a shot by Pulliam was needed in the final seconds to tie the game. First-year guard Matt Jones had a three-point shot to win the game at the buzzer but it did not fall.

In the final overtime period the Tigers were outscored 7-1 which sealed the victory for TLU. “I think we did what we needed to do to win that game, but they just played better ball after the end of the period,” Pulliam said.

Tuesday, Jan. 20, they lost in a blowout game 81-66 against Schreiner University in Kerrville, Texas.

The Tigers have lost their last six games and now hold a record of 1-15, and a 0-5 mark in conference play.

“We have proven we can do it.

Our record is not showing that at the moment. We just need to find that way to consistently win those games that we have had—the close ones,” Burt said.

Their lone win of the season came during the winter break on Saturday, Dec. 20, at home against the State University of New York Polytechnic Institute.

They pulled out a close 65-61 victory.

“That last game against TLU was a good step forward for our team,” Pulliam said. “That game set the tone for how we should play the rest of the season.”

The Tigers continue conference play with a game against Centenary College at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23 and against Colorado College at 8 p.m.

Saturday Jan 24. Both games are at home.

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The Tigers hope to replicate the success of last season and win the SCAC Championship

by Tyler Caldwell

SPORTS REPORTER

After a triumphant campaign last year, the Trinity men’s and women’s track and field teams look to kick off the new season with enthusiasm and success as they head to Birmingham, Ala., to the Emory Crossplex this Sunday, Jan. 25.

Trinity hosted the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Championships last year. The Tigers were a dominant force last April, with the men winning conference with a record 288 points and the women falling just short of Texas Lutheran with 237 points. The men brought home the ninth conference championship for their program.

In back-to-back years, Trinity’s staff, led by coach Marcus Whitehead, won SCAC Men’s Track & Field Staff of the Year.

Earning Newcomer of the Year Award was first-year standout Stephen Mason, who won the men’s discus at the SCAC Championship with a mark of 35.88 meters. Mason finished in the top five of all his events, helping Trinity’s men bring home the conference title again.

Senior Will Paulus placed his name in the Trinity record books as the first male athlete in SCAC history to win both the 200-meter and 400 at the SCAC Championship, and he also contributed to the win for the 4x400-meter relay team.

After last season, Paulus is now

fourth in the 200 and third in the 400 in Trinity track and field history.

The Tigers’ George Warren also went out strong, finishing 18th in high jump at the National Collegiate Athletic Association Championships.

Warren made it to nationals in back-to-back seasons.

For the Tiger women, senior Kelsey Oelze represented the program exceptionally well, being crowned Field Athlete of the Year. Oelze defended her title as champion in javelin with a mark of 36.31 meters and finished in the top four in her other events.

“We have a lot of talent on the team this year and we have been training hard since September.

We just need to trust in all the hard work we have put in as we head into our first couple of meets.”

Bailey Drury Junior and Captain

Trinity graduated a number of competitors this past year, including Paulus, Warren and Oelze. Other graduates were Sara Breshears, Morgan Briggs, Jessie Dean, Sarah Hanel, Gerardo Hernandez, Joey Kozak, Vanessa Moreno, Maddie Murphy, Jackie Newell, Sam Roberts, Rosemary Steup and Salome Wilfred. All of these athletes helped establish

a winning mindset for the program.

As one class leaves, another arrives. Whitehead has brought in a talented class of studentathletes this season.

“Our goal is to send a large group—men and women— to nationals,” Whitehead said.

“We’re kind of hovering around one to three athletes, but we want that to be more like 10 athletes. We have a lot of young talent combined with a lot of returning talent; we think it’s a possibility if everyone stays healthy and we work hard.”

Matt Love, one of the newcomers, set his high school record in discus with a throw of 181 feet 9 inches, won the Area meet, finished second in his region and seventh in the Texas University Interscholastic League 5A State meet.

Being a part of a program that has experienced a lot of recent success makes Love feel good. “It’s an honor. I mean, I love track, and to be a part of such a successful program is really cool,” Love said.

Love is accompanied by Cody Hall, who is coming off seasonbests in hurdles, David Soo, who finished ninth in the 4x100meter relay at the UIL 6A State meet, his brother Eric Soo, who, although recovering from an injury, ran personal bests in the 100 and 200. Michael Erickson is also joining the roster, who won the 800 in Area.

Others in the new class are Jacob Hammond, Daniel Henkes, Miro Giannone, Christopher Hoffman, Julian Byles, Lars Besselaar, Nathaniel Wofford, George Fairchild, Joseph Kohfield and Connor Phillips.

Newcomers to the women’s program are Nkolika Nweke who won District in the 100 and 200, Elizabeth Peters who finished eighth at Regionals in

the 100.Britney Sullivan who finished second in the triple jump and long jump at the TAPPS 5A Championships and Melissa Whitman who won the 1600 and was runner-up in the TAPPS 3A Cross-Country Championship.

The women are also adding Emma MacEachern who finished third in district, Audrey Manchester who placed 27th at State in the 5k, Haley McFadden who helped her cross-country team win State and Lexi Phelps who took ninth at the District Cross-Country Championships. Other fresh faces to the women’s program are Heather Hayes, Savannah Seiler, Rachel Hanes and Michaela Lieb.

Although there are a number of new athletes to the program, they will be led by a successful coaching staff and team, headed by women’s co-captains Bailey Drury and Becca Earle. Both have been top competitors for the Tigers.

Only a junior, Drury has already stacked up an impressive list of accomplishments, consisting of Newcomer of the Year, SCAC Champion in the 200 and 400, school record-holder in the 4x100 relay team and member of the 4x400 relay winning unit.

“We have a lot of talent on the team this year and we have been training hard since September,” Drury said. “We just need to trust in all the hard work we have put in as we head into our first couple of meets.”

Trinity will compete in 13 regular season meets this year. The Tigers will host four meets: the Alumni Inter-Squad Meet Jan. 31, the Trinity Open Feb. 28, the Trinity Invitational March 27 and the SCAC Championships beginning April 24 in Canton, N.Y.

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Congratulations and thank you to the Trinity University community for the outstanding show of support, spirit, and pride during the December 7 San Antonio Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon.

Please congratulate the following runners who trained for and mostly completed the 7th Annual Dean of Students Half Marathon Challenge and Food Drive.

Lisa Ashby Joseph Bacal Tyler Boelts* Lisa Chapa Nels Christiansen Jessica D’Amico Galve Deleste Erin England Amaris Estep Trey Evans Will Farner Jack Fiedler Craig Frederick

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From the Event Manager

Some feedback from random runners:

Trinity one-upped themselves this year.

The students’ enthusiasm and spirit was off the charts. You couldn’t help but feed off the energy, which is exactly what the runners needed before taking on the hills of San Antonio.

– Megan Miller, Event Manager, Competitor Group, Inc.

I liked the course.

The cheering at Trinity was fantastic!

Running through the Trinity Campus was one of the best racing experiences I’ve had!

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The folks around Trinity University were the best!

Loved having the Trinity students along the course!

Their energy was awesome!!!

The Trinity University staff and students once again deserve a lot of credit for the support they provided race day.

Enjoyed the course! The section through Trinity University was very nice! There seemed to be great participation by the Faculty and Student body lining the course and cheering. Trinity University should be commended for their efforts!!

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The Kayla Mire Food Drive, for the San Antonio Food Bank, is the official charity of the Dean of Students Half Marathon Challenge. The Trinity runners and community - with a big hand from TUVAC - contributed: • 380 pounds of food • $1,455.40 (14,554 food pound equivalents) • Total of: 14,934 equivalent food pound equivalents Over the seven years of this program Trinity University has donated 47,068.9 pounds in food bank donations. That is over 470 grocery carts of food. Thank you to everyone for making such an impact in the community.

Special Thanks to

Alumni Relations, ARAMARK, Athletics, TU Cheerleaders, Facilities Services, Fraternities and Sororities, KRTU, LeeRoy the Tiger, LeeRoy the other Tiger, Marketing Communications,The President’s Office, Residential Life, The Stand Band, Student Affairs, SGA, Trinitonian, TUPD, TUVAC, and all of the departments, organizations, groups, and individuals who made this a special event.