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San Antonio is looking into annexing the area along Interstate 10 West near the La Cantera shopping center.

After several delays, the city of San Antonio will move forward in the plan to add the area to the city limits.

City Council is set to vote on the matter on September 8 and will most likely take place by fall of 2019.

The Navajo Nation sued the Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, on Tuesday. The suit claims that a punctured mine contaminated the San Juan R iver in Colorado. The river is a critical part of the lives of many in the impoverished area. The EPA has not commented on the suit.

Egyptian officials suspended eight female television anchors for being overweight. Safaa Hegazy, the director of state-run Egyptian radio and television, told the women to use the monthlong suspension to go on a diet to lose the weight. This comes at a time when other journalists in Egypt feel their reporting is censored by the military-backed government.

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Class of 2020 one of the largest in history

Large first-year class presents both positives and negatives for all aspects of campus

BY ALEXANDRA URI

NEWS EDITOR

BY CHRISTIANA ZGOURIDES

NEWS REPORTER

Today, Trinity University will welcome one of the largest first-year classes in recent history.

In an email sent to the Trinity Community, Danny Anderson, Trinity president, introduced the incoming class of about 660 first-year students.

“Through Trinity’s campus visit programs for prospective students, I have already had the opportunity to meet many of these students and their families. I am impressed with the quality of their preparation, their intellect and focus and their eagerness for opportunities to discover, grow and become a ‘Tiger at Heart,’” Anderson said in the infromative email.

One of the distinguishing features of the incoming first-year class is the academic aptitude of its students compared to the students of previous years.

“The academic quality of the class of 2020 is extraordinary as measured by standardized test scores, grade point averages and class ranks stronger than any incoming class,” Anderson said.

On top of being one of the largest classes on record, it is also one of the most diverse classes

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due to Trinity’s commitment to increasing the diversity of the student body.

“Trinity is committed to enrolling students from diverse backgrounds and perspectives in order to create a community that behaves and looks like the world our students are entering,” Anderson said.

According to the email, more than 37 percent of the entering class are students of color and 15 percent are first-generation college students. Further, almost 54 percent of the incoming class are female.

Students in the incoming first-year class also have extremely diverse interests, from entrepreneurship to figure skating to roller derby to volunteering.

Despite the success of the enrollment for the class of 2020, the large class does pose some problems for campus. Residential Life has had to find space for all of the first years to live.

“We’re squeezing space wherever we possibly can,” said Lisa Chapa, housing assignment coordinator for Residential Life. “We have seventeen rooms in the first year area that are triples.”

As well as creating triple rooms, the lounge in James H. Calvert Hall was converted into a quad room.

“When they remodeled Calvert, they had it like if they needed to drop a wall and turn those back into bedrooms. They left it that way intentionally. So we didn’t drop a wall, we didn’t have time, so we just made it a big quad,” Chapa said.

The need for room space has been one of the few challenges for the administration.

“The biggest issue is getting people into the residence halls comfortably and so I know they’ve had to let some people off campus to create some space, which isn’t necessarily a negative thing. I know that the people who

do have a third roommate are people who indicated interest in being in that position,” said David Tuttle, dean of students at Trinity.

Department chairs, especially those in the sciences and technology, are preparing for the influx of first years.

“We’re hoping for nothing too startling. We did have a very big class two years ago and we, as the physics department serve physics majors and engineering majors, and to some extent pre-med students. So a large first-year class can stress our two sections of intro to mechanics,” said Dennis Ugolini, department chair of physics.

Other departments are less anxious about fitting all of the students in a section.

“It just so happens, for somewhat unrelated reasons, we’ve done some modification to our schedule so that we do have extra sections this year, which I’m very confident will handle any kind of un-expected surge of students, but that’s just luck that it worked out that way,” said Paul Myers, department chair of computer science. “Otherwise, we would really have to do some major tweaking of the schedule to add, say, another section of our intro course.”

Professors are in agreement about accommodating a large first-year class.

“We really don’t ever want to turn students away,” Myers said.

Despite some of these challenges, the administration views the class of 2020 as a positive asset to the university.

“While it could put a strain in the classroom and other things, we feel like we offer a great experience here for our students. If twenty or thirty more students get to experience that, that’s fantastic to me. I mean, it’s just more really good students at a really good place. I think in two weeks nobody will notice there are more people are here,” Tuttle said.

President Anderson and his wife Kimberly welcome the class of 2020 and all new and returning students.

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NEWS

Trinity bubble bursts as juniors are forced to live off campus for first time in three years Large incoming class creates need for more housing

BY CHRISTIANA ZGOURIDES

NEWS REPORTER

Due to increased demand for oncampus housing from first years and seniors this year, Residential Life has allowed some juniors to live off campus and changed oncampus arrangements to ensure everyone has a place to live.

The process of releasing juniors to live off campus caused uncertainty for some students who did not find out where they would be living until near the end of the summer.

The housing requirement usually keeps students on campus through their junior year.

“We released juniors, which we hadn’t done for three years prior,” said Lisa Chapa, Housing Assignment Coordinator.

The students were released based on a system similar to what is used to determine normal on-campus housing.

“We sent out an email this summer to all juniors living on campus, saying that if anyone was interested in living off campus to let us know. We did a lottery system, so they just got a lottery number, and we just went down the lottery list,” Chapa said.

The email went out in mid-July, and a little over 50 juniors accepted the offer to live off campus.

“I would say about 53 or 54 actually accepted the offer. We offered more, but some of them couldn’t go or decided not to go,” Chapa said.

As of Monday, there were six students still waiting on their final housing assignments.

Ainsley Escobar, junior human communication major, expressed understanding of the difficulties that ResLife faces when coordinating housing for a student body that fluctuates in size.

“I totally understand that it was something kind of unanticipated, so I’m not critical of the situation,” Escobar said, “but I can definitely see how some people were stressed out about having such a short amount of time to either accept or decline the option.”

For some juniors who will live off campus, like Escobar, the lottery was a welcome development.

“It’ll be nice to finally have a place where I can have some privacy and decompress,” Escobar said. “I think it would’ve been too soon to live off campus as a sophomore. I just feel like it’s happening at the right time.”

For some other juniors, the offcampus option was simply not feasible on such short notice.

“They emailed me about it, but that was a little bit frustrating

photo by Henry Pratt

James H. Calvert Hall’s lounge after being renovated into a quad room for first-year students

because it’s so late in the year to be able to find a different place to live,” said Paige Perez, junior communication major.

Students had five days to accept or decline the offer before the next number was selected. Perez was notified in early August that a space had become available in Lightner.

“I was pleased that it was one of the nicer dorms and they did keep in contact and remind us that they were going to be working on it,” Perez said.

Perez was disappointed to find that the dorm she was placed in is the fact that it cost $200 more than she had expected to pay.

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been more upfront with the possibility of extra costs or what we could expect, instead of letting us go for the summer without giving us very much information,” Perez said. “It is something I’d like to factor into housing decisions, and they didn’t really give us the opportunity to do that.”

ResLife has also taken some measures to create more space for students on campus.

“We actually turned one of our Calvert lounges into a quad for four students,” Chapa said.

James H. Calvert Hall was renovated with this option in mind, so that a wall could be added to turn the lounge into

two conventional dorms. Due to time constraints the space was repurposed without constructing a wall.

The modification to Calvert is not the only way that ResLife created more space.

“We also have seventeen rooms that are triples in the first year area,” Chapa said.

In addition to the strain caused by the abnormally large first-year class, more seniors are also living on campus this year.

“With the renovation of North we have more seniors who want to live on campus than usual,” Chapa said, “and we didn’t have as many cancellations as we normally do.”

NSO kicks off for class of 2020 O-Team plans week for helping first years adjust to college life

BY PHILLIP McKEON

NEWS REPORTER

The arrival of the Class of 2020 kicks off New Student Orientation (NSO) to welcome the incoming first years to campus.

Ryan Pu, a Trinity sophomore and member of this year’s orientation team, explains his excitement for the arrival of the new class of 2020.

“We’ve been talking a lot about the importance of the first week of school, and helping them learn to be comfortable enough to make friends, and that’s something I’m really excited to do,” Pu said.

While reminiscing on his own welcome week, Pu described his highlights from the previous year.

“Last year, my favorite event was the mixer we had, and that was when all of the first years and all of the O-Team got together and we played music and danced and basically had a big mingle session.

That was my favorite just because that was where I met the most people,” Pu said.

This year, Pu most looks forward to helping put on Play Fair.

“I’m most excited for Play Fair because that’s another big time where people come together and

do things they’ve never done before with their new freshman class,” Pu said.

Pu said that working with NSO has helped him become more connected to students from all walks of life.

“Mostly I wanted to give back to the O-Team that really helped me last year, and I heard it was a really fun experience and thing to be a part of,” Pu said. “I love the people that I work with. Everyone is so nice, and everyone is a leader. On O-Team, we all really have to work together, everyone wants to lead, everyone wants to work, everyone wants to be there. It’s also just a really open and accepting group.”

Tiana Sanchez, a first year who moved in early, described her first impression upon arrival.

“All of the professors have been really nice, and they really help you to get to know the school,” Sanchez said. This school felt huge, since I’m used to a small town, but it’s really pretty here and the people are really nice, so it was easy to get comfortable here.”

Sanchez continued to say that she’s excited for everyone to be back on campus.

“I’m looking forward to having people on campus that haven’t been here before. I’ve kind of gotten used to my little bubble already, and so I’m excited to meet more nice people,” Sanchez said.

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Arrival of new class prompts reflection on finding ‘place’ and encouraging students’ campus ownership

BY JEFFREY SULLIVAN

IN-DEPTH REPORTER

BY GRACE FRYE

MANAGING EDITOR Benjamin Conway made his stencil on an unremarkable weeknight in November.

Dressed in inconspicuous clothing and with spray paint in hand, the then sophomore set out on a mission to provoke a conversation about ‘place’ on Trinity’s campus. That night, and many others, Conway not only violated campus vandalism policies, but also sparked an important discussion with three words: You Belong Here.

“I wasn’t really intending for it to be a warm and fuzzy thing meaning if you were grappling with identity that this was supposed to reassure you that you were part of the community,” Conway said over the phone. “It was really sort of a call to action that was about subverting power. Trinity has a beautiful campus, and students didn’t feel a real ownership of place.”

Conway started the night with a tag, that remains today, in the Dicke Smith Art Building studio. Conway said he spent the first night furiously tagging spaces on campus that do not see much activity from students.

While Conway worked alone on the creation and tags, he was aided by a friend who acted as a lookout for the night and only baseball caps to hide their identities.

“I made a really basic stencil one night after midnight in one of the art studios and got all my supplies. A friend of mine accompanied me as my sort of lookout, and I mean we didn’t even dress up, because we wanted to look as inconspicuous as possible. We put on baseball caps to look a little disguised, we didn’t want to look like we were purposefully dressed in all black to look stealthy,” Conway said. “We went out at 11:30 on a weeknight on campus, maybe a little later, and I would just stencil down and complete the tag really quickly with a can of spray paint. We spent three hours that night spraying the stencils all over campus.”

Conway said the members of the Trinity community noticed the tags overnight. The tags were mysterious, exciting and illegal; and Conway’s involvement stayed completely anonymous during his entire time at Trinity.

Responses varied among students, professors and administrators. Christine Drennon, head of the department of urban studies, said she stopped the first time she saw the tag on the outside of Storch Memorial Building.

“It’s such a great statement. Those guerilla tactics challenge everything if they’re smart, like that one was,” Drennon said.

‘You Belong Here’ showed up on sidewalks, parking spaces and several buildings throughout campus. Although many were removed by university officials and others have faded over time, a few tags have remained. Conway said he would not be surprised if current students find the tags in strange places.

“They were meant to be in places where they would be happened upon surprisingly,” Conway said. “I wanted it to be intimate and surprising. I didn’t put them in areas that were already super activated or where people would be congregating in large

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groups. A lot were in parking lots, alcoves and underutilized spaces. I focused a lot on upper campus.”

And Conway was right. Rising senior Emma Lichtenberg first saw the tag during her sophomore year—the same year Conway was a senior.

“It was close to nighttime, and I looked at it and thought, this is kinda creepy,” Lichtenberg said. “I can appreciate the sentiment of belonging at Trinity, and I definitely do feel like I belong. But just the block letters below my feet made me feel like it was a little weird.”

Administrators took notice of the tags as well. Dean of students, David Tuttle, wrote a post about the tags for his blog ‘The Dean’s List’ in March of 2013, four months after the first tag went up.

“Of course I have to be against random stenciling on parking spots as it is definitely a violation of our stenciling policy, which I feel duty-bound to uphold. I want to be clear, in no way am I endorsing stenciling on parking lots at Trinity. This isn’t graffiti, because I understand it,” Tuttle wrote in the blog post.

Tuttle said that sometimes finding a place on campus can be difficult, but in times of doubt, fear and failure, students should embrace three words: You Belong Here.

“Whether it is prospective students, current students or alumni, hopefully everyone here finds a sense of place and belonging. It’s simple: You belong here,” Tuttle wrote.

The tags were not Conway’s first piece of campus development. During his first year, Conway assisted urban studies seniors to bring the white Adirondack chairs to prominent spots on campus. The initiative focused on encouraging students to congregate for work, admire the beauty and take full ownership of campus.

Conway said when he was at Trinity he felt there was a barrier to students feeling ownership of the place they called home, especially on upper campus where most academic buildings are found. The goals of the Adirondack project mirrored those undertaken in his You Belong Here piece.

Conway said he aimed to encourage the reclamations of space on campus where he felt power was focused in the hands of regulators and administrators.

“You belong in this physical space to be doing whatever the hell you want to do.

Reading a book, hanging out smoking a cigarette, or making out with your girlfriend or having a damn existential debate. That’s what the liberal arts college is about. I didn’t see that happening at Trinity,” Conway said.

Lichtenberg said she interpreted the tag as a call for inclusion.

“I belong right here in this spot. You chose Trinity for a reason and you’re here,” Lichtenberg said.

Drennon agreed.

“It gives you this anchor of place,” Drennon said. “A little smile on my face and a consideration of this being ours.”

Although Conway’s original intent for the piece was not focused on blanket inclusion, he embraces other interpretations and uses of the slogan.

“You have to accept that you have given up control of where that slogan’s gonna go. It was an ongoing experiment and it was going to be reinterpreted by every single viewer,” Conway said. “I think it’s great they’ve adopted a theme of inclusivity.”

Most of Conway’s tags have faded away from the surfaces they covered, and years later they have been brought back to light in our community. The survival of an original tag that he sprayed during that November stands as a reminder: You Belong Here.

NSO cont. Bell Center prepares for updates Pu described his expectations for the mindset the new students should get into for their first week at Trinity.

“I think they should be open to anything.

College only happens once, you know, and I think they should have that mindset of knowing it only happens once and they don’t want to miss the chance to do something they may find really fun,” Pu said. “It can be really rewarding to step out of your comfort zone and just be able to say, you know, ‘I did that.’”

Kara McLean, a Trinity sophomore, discussed her thoughts on how Trinity handles its incoming classes.

“I think it’s great all that Trinity does for its first years. I really love my home in El Paso, so when I came to campus it really helped to know there were tons of people there to help make me feel more welcome,” McLean said.

McLean recalled the high energy aspect of being a part of NSO. “My most memorable NSO memory was definitely Playfair. It’s a really huge event, and it’s very high energy, and I met so many people that night. It’s kinda weird, but also kind of nice that you look around afterward and, you probably don’t even remember most of their names, but there’s pretty much all of the freshman class with one common experience with you,” McLean said.

Fitness to become more accessible for all students on campus

large windows. This is to welcome everyone, regardless of their familiarity with the equipment or current fitness level.

Renovations to the center will open rooms and studios for more than just athletics.

BY MICHAEL DROZDIAK

NEWS REPORTER

Renovations to the Bell Center are set to begin in mid-October, a development which students and staff have said are long overdue, and well deserved, given the recent success of Trinity athletics.

“We are expanding out onto the main entry plaza,” said Seth Asbury, Associate Director of Athletics for Facilities and Event Management. “There will be a two story fitness center, with a weight room and cardio room along with a multipurpose studio.”

The campus master plan calls for reallocations of interior space within the current center.

“They’ll be taking out five of the racquetball courts and creating a new strength center,” Asbury said. “The center will have more free weights. It will be open to the Trinity community, but will primarily used by athletic teams.”

The renovations will benefit the entire Trinity community. The weight room, cardio room and fitness studio will have

photo by Claudia Garcia

Members of the Trinity University football team use the un-renovated weight room in the Bell Center.

“The current dance studio gets used all day, from eight in the morning to 11 at night,” Asbury said. “The new studio opens up a new space for programming possibilities.”

The entire renovation process is anticipated to take between 12 and 14 months. During construction, the parking lot in front of the Bell Center will be blocked for the staging of construction equipment.

“I think that the parking lot closure can be difficult, it can make stuff harder. Especially for the first years, since it’s right on lower

campus,” said Josh Cook, senior and member of the football team.

Despite the somewhat extensive nature of the renovations, Asbury remained confident that there would be minimal issues with students using the current facilities.

“We will be open the whole time during construction. The plan is for the main entrance to always be open, but if something happens, we will make arrangements so that another entrance is open,” Asbury said.

Students will likely have to wait about a year to use the full extent of the new Bell Center, but they are already getting excited about its completion.

“I’m really stoked about the renovations,” said Chris Garcia, sophomore and member of the baseball team. “Currently the weight room can get filled up pretty easily.”

The renovations will be extremely useful for the sports teams on campus.

“For the younger guys, I think [it’s] extremely exciting because you get the feel of a more prestigious university to match the success that the baseball team has had in recent years,” Garcia said.

Students can receive updates and follow construction progress by following the Bell Center on Twitter using @Bell_Center.

Opinion

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EDITORIAL

Welcome. We’re glad you’re here.

Do you remember the day you decided to apply to Trinity? Do you remember why? Maybe you were impressed by a particular academic department, or a coach recruited you for a sports team. Maybe you liked the location. Maybe it was where your finger landed after playing eenie-meenie-miney-mo with your list of possible schools.

Regardless of each individual’s thought process, all 660 members of the Class of 2020 came to the same conclusion: “Trinity is where I belong.”

The theme of this Trinitonian issue is based on a message stenciled on sidewalks around campus. We challenge you to to embark on this journey we call college with that message in mind. No two people come to Trinity with the same background, experiences, opinions or points of view, so we all contribute something no one else can. You belong in conversations, debates, social events, classes you may think you know nothing about, athletic competitions, nacho hours, theatre performances, academic clubs, hall meetings and tower climbs.

You belong here this week because the people you meet, the goals you set and the dreams you discover that you never knew you had will inspire you to learn, think, care, work and achieve in ways you never thought possible. Show

why you belong in every place and conversation you find yourself in.

The places you belong can also be more specific. Find a group, a club, a team or an interest where you thrive. You will encounter people you otherwise wouldn’t and realize what vast potential you posses.

We are reminding you that you belong, but sometimes you won’t be so convinced this is true. You are starting a new life in a new place and it is only natural to have some feelings of doubt or uncertainty.

While you might be missing home over the next few weeks, by winter break you will be a little sad to go back.

In the 24 pages of this newspaper, you will find information about your classmates, campus and the community you will be calling home for the next four years.

Students from all grades, majors and experience levels have worked together to encourage and excite you about your first week of college.

Take it from us: you’re going to have some awkward icebreaker games, days where nothing makes sense and times where you completely fail and have to start again to get something right. Laugh together at the awkwardness. Ask your questions. Learn from your failures and be proud of your successes.

This is an exciting year for you and for us. We’ve been hard at work redesigning the print version of the paper and our web editor is putting in the effort to modernize trinitonian.com and revolutionize our social media presence. Our commitment is to provide you with the highest quality of commentary, news updates and in-depth reporting on local issues that we can; additionally, the Trinitonian is the premier public forum for facilitating campus conversations. Your first semesters are the perfect time to branch out and try new things, so if any of this sounds interesting, try out the internship with Campus Publications (COMM-1110). We want to stay in touch with you and we want you to stay in touch with us. Best of luck to your Trinity careers.

Welcome to Trinity, Class of 2020!

Julia Elmore, Editor-in-Chief Grace Frye, Managing Editor

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Letter from the editors

Welcome, first years!

Alumnus professor: How to succeed at Trinity and beyond

Professor’s advice 10 years after Trinity graduation

BY SIMRAN JEET SINGH

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, RELIGION As someone who attended Trinity as a student and now teaches here, I have a few insights on how to survive and thrive on this campus.

I don’t want to divulge all of my secrets, but I am willing to share a few thoughts on finding success as a student at Trinity and beyond.

Open your heart & mind As a student I grew more than I ever had before. In fact, I learned so much here that even my definition of “learning” changed. Before college, my idea of learning was limited to collecting knowledge in the classroom. But from my very first day at Trinity, I quickly realized that one can learn as much outside the classroom as inside the classroom and that every moment can be an opportunity to learn and grow.

Opening your heart and mind can make you feel vulnerable, but it’s worth the discomfort.

That’s where the real growth and transformation happens.

Suck up to your professors As a student, I never really sucked up to my professors. Now that I am one, I deeply regret that. I don’t regret it because I think it would have improved my grades. It’s just that now that I’m a professor I realize how out of touch I am and how badly I wish I could be as cool as my students. So you can only imagine how much it means to me when I receive compliments from my super cool students.

And do you know what the best compliment is? Completing all your assigned readings and engaging in classroom discussion.

Also, cupcakes.

Enjoy the journey One of the ways I describe Trinity students (and one of the main reasons I came back to teach here) is by saying that we are serious students who don’t take ourselves too seriously. I just spent a decade at Ivy League institutions, and one of the things I found is that some students can be so focused on achieving their academic and professional goals that they forget to have fun along the way.

Trinity helps you become your best self by encouraging healthy, balanced lives. You can be high-

achieving and still have fun. The two aren’t mutually exclusive, so do yourself a favor and allow yourself to grow in all kinds of ways.

Invest in the people around you This year marks 10 years since I graduated from Trinity; I’m happy to say that I’m still really close with a lot of my college friends. We still hang out, go on road trips and meet up for whatever it is that old people like us do.

It’s a real gift to be surrounded by like-minded people and to live and grow together as a collective.

10 years from now, what you’ll remember most fondly are the things you and your friends did together. Don’t become so focused on your studies and growth that you forget to have fun and enjoy all the amazing people around you.

College is an incredible experience and Trinity University is a great place to grow, learn and have fun with a great group of people. If you keep your head up, your heart open and maintain the values that your families have instilled in you the past several years, I have no doubt that you will enjoy this year at Trinity and those to come.

Also, cupcakes.

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The hidden locales of Making the most of Mabee Trinity University

These must-see wonders are in walking distance of Trinity Arriving at Trinity as a new student is like stepping through the

BY GABRIEL LEVINE w a r d r o b e OPINION COLUMNIST i n t o Narnia, albeit with a mute tiger named LeeRoy instead of a god-lion named Aslan. You’re in a whole new world to explore, and there are hidden gems and microlocales everywhere. Some are interesting merely because of their incongruity, while others have a distinct emotional feel. Here I’ve listed just a few that have stood out to me.

The Aesthetic Stairwell Chapman Hall is a strange place.

It has a faint, weird smell, unused balconies and a remarkable interior garden, but it also tucks away the department of economics like the Room of Requirement in “Harry Potter.” You’re only going to find it if you really need it, and you’ll probably have to ask someone for help along the way. While ordinary for the first three flights, this stairwell’s landing opens up spaciously before the fourth floor where the department of economics hides. As it opens up, a high window floods the white walls with sunlight, creating an ethereal atmosphere that evokes a cathedral or museum.

The Rooftop Garden The Center for Sciences and Innovation (CSI) is chock-full of

study lounges, labs and overworked STEM majors. All three are annoying if you spend too much time around them, so if you need a break, head up to the fourth floor and walk towards the south end of CSI along the main walkway.

On the opposite side of the glasswalled chemistry Super Lab, you’ll see double doors leading to an outdoor area. There you’ll find a garden planted with numerous native Texas flora. In the middle of this garden there are benches and a table with chairs. At this height, there’s always a nice breeze and a decent view of the campus.

It’s a great place to relax since the aforementioned breeze will wreak havoc on any textbook pages and the sun will glare into any screen, giving you the perfect excuse to take a study break.

The Wild Green Yonder Trinity’s campus is really quite beautiful. The red brick buildings, abundant tree cover and numerous white Adirondack chairs create a consistent and relaxed vibe.

However, it can sometimes feel a tad dense without any wideopen spaces to get lost in and get away from the main bustle of campus.However, there is such a space, and it’s just beyond where most students go. If you venture north past Coates Library and Laurie Auditorium, you will find a sprawling park owned by Trinity but rarely used by students. The park is a great place to go to read in the sun, jog along its running trail, throw a Frisbee or just get some space away from the bustle of central campus.

Miniature West Texas Biking about in a dehydrated daze near campus two summers ago, I stumbled across an area that felt as if I had instantly teleported to the middle of nowhere in West Texas. This area is about a 10-15 minute walk and technically off campus, but quite worth it. Cross the street from Northrup Hall to Alamo Stadium and head south down Stadium Drive over the freeway. Immediately after you get over the freeway, take a left downhill towards an unused road (on Google Maps it’s called Alpine Road). Take a left onto the road and it widens like a vacant highway; as you walk along it, you will see a valley with an amphitheater on your right. Keep going and after some turns in the road you will encounter an isolated stone bench with a view into the Japanese tea gardens. Keep going along the road past the bench (heading North now), and you’ll suddenly find yourself surrounded by tall desert grasses, cacti and shrubbery. The roar of the freeway vanishes and nobody else is likely to be around.

On a hot San Antonio day, this little area feels like a vacation to the heart of West Texas with nothing but the sun and the sound of desert animals. It’s a great place to reflect and reset.

These are a fraction of the locales in and near Trinity’s campus, and two years in I know I still haven’t seen everything Trinity has to offer.

I’m going to keep exploring and finding new locations, and you should too!

The definitive Trinity first-year bucket list

Welcome, first years, to the epicenter of your social life. Dine morning, lunch and evening in the expansive Mabee Dining Hall, filled with an array of options to choose from.

If you’re on a meal plan, which you most likely are as a first year, the majority of your meals are prepaid. A meager amount of the funds as an underclassman are dedicated to Bonus Bucks — the holy grail of Trinity fine dining — which are redeemable at the Coates Dining Hall and in any of the PODs. Students, be vigilant of this amenity. Use Bonus Bucks sparingly. I know the forces that be want you to enjoy the glory of Einstein’s, Freshii and Taco Taco, but those funds deplete quickly. I have experienced the debilitating sense of monetary loss firsthand by buying one turkey club too many and suffering the consequences.

(Granted, that was partly thanks to the long winter we had that year — a season I never wear enough layers for — and thus I bought turkey clubs to press against my chest so that the bag would warm the rest of my body up while I trekked to my dorm.)

Mabee has a wide range of food to select from, too. There’s a stirfry section, a salad bar section, pizza and pasta line, sandwich area, omelet station and what I like to call the “home fried cooking” line.

The week’s menu can be found online at trinity.campusdish.com.

Hours announcing its opening and closing times are also posted on the

site, which can be helpful during weekends and holidays.

There are optional, participatory activities that can be observed while there. After lunch or dinner, you can see plenty of people waiting in line for fresh, warm cookies. It’s a fun pastime. Just sidle up and observe hoards of bodies around a table for freshly made cookies, straight out of the oven! It’s a delight. Or, drink any non-alcoholic beverage you can imagine. Have your shot at sodas, coffee, ice tea, sweet tea, milk, chocolate milk and the special water flavor connected to the Powerade dispenser, offering a fun surprise for your taste buds.

Now, I’ll clue you into the gossip surrounding Mabee. Some students have opposed the catering company that provides food in our dining hall. Yes, there is the occasional food mishap, and eating in the same large rectangle for years makes everything monotonous.

But consider how often the dining hall’s service is requested. There are over 2,000 students at Trinity; as a rough estimate, at least half of those students frequent Mabee. Three times a day, hundreds are ushered in and out of the double doors and the staff has to keep up with these bodies that stream through the space. Because of this daily migration, it feels like the cooks are always cooking, the dishwasher is always in use and tabletops are constantly being sanitized and wiped down. So despite your sense of taste and our sometimes lofty expectations of the food services provided, it is important to thank the workers who spend so much of their time feeding our bodies and cleaning up our messes. They do their best to make sure we do our best. How wonderful is that?

Transform the first-year college experience into the firstyear Trinity experience Behind Tr i n i t y ’s bricks lie interesting activities for all.

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BY ALEX PERKOWSKI s t u d e n t OPINION COLUMNIST c a n carve out their own brick in the wall, but some activities define the Trinity experience:

Eat a Midnight Breakfast Finals can be a stressful time.

Between classes’ papers, projects and the finals themselves, it is hard to find the time to calm down.

Luckily, Residential Life hosts a Midnight Breakfast during finals week in Mabee Dining Hall every year, where Trinity staff and faculty serve breakfast to the students. A large portion of the campus always participates and it’s a great way to destress on the eve of finals week.

Take a dip (or be dunked) into Miller Fountain For what else should a significant body of water be used? Since the primordial ages, Trinity students have dunked each other into the fountain for birthdays at midnight or any time at all; whatever’s most embarrassing is best. From birthdays to bid days, most students have at least dipped a toe into Miller Fountain.

Dance in Momentum Momentum is Trinity’s yearend dance show. Students of all backgrounds can get involved, not only those with dance experience.

There are all sorts of dance routines available for students to participate in, too: Latin, swing, hip-hop and many more genres make a showing each year. If you can’t participate, be sure to catch the show.

Elective classes Trinity offers a ton of classes that might not fit into your degree or career plans, but are still interesting.

During my first year, I took a class on ancient Greek and another in stage lighting. These classes had nothing to do with my major, which is political science, but they were a great change of pace for someone who reads and writes constantly.

The variety of classes available is truly astounding, and everyone should take a look through the list of classes every semester to find something different and fun.

Tower Climb This is something you should be doing as a rite of passage at Trinity.

As both a first year and a newly graduated alumnus, you’ll climb Murchison Tower and shake hands with the president; it’s an excellent bookend to your Trinity career.

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OPINION

Let’s taco-bout San Antonio food When in doubt, it’s best to steer toward the authentic and the affordable Living in San Antonio presents a unique opportunity to consume some of the greatest tacos on earth. While tacos from chain like

BY SARAH HALEY restaurants Torchy’s and Taco OPINION COLUMNIST Bell are available, as is the first-ever Taco Cabana, I encourage exploring authentic San Antonio joints to get the full taco experience. After all, taco culture is about more than exceeding the daily recommended intake of sodium.

First up is a Trinity staple, El Milagrito, affectionately referred to by students as “El Mil.” The morning of move-in day my first year at Trinity, I experienced El Mil’s chorizo and egg tacos, realizing that I had never truly had a taco until that moment. Those and the chilaquiles tacos are solid, dependable choices. El Mil is a family-owned restaurant, and members of the Omega Phi fraternity here at Trinity have developed a close relationship with the owner, Armando; they’ve even earned coveted wallspace inside El Mil, which hangs a framed jersey displaying their organization’s Greek letters.

This sort of local interaction with the San Antonio community, centered around food, friends and family, is exactly what will enrich the experience of living in this city. Located at East Woodlawn Ave. and North St Mary’s St., El Mil is in walking distance of Trinity, accessible with or without a car.

The second renowned taco establishment is Mama’s Kitchen, which serves exceptionally delicious food palatable to the college student budget. At Mama’s, it’s impossible to go wrong when photo by Noah Davidson ordering your tacos. Sarah Haley, senior, enjoys some of San Antonio’s greatest tacos at Tacos El Regio on North St. Mary’s.

If you’re feeling adventurous, I strongly more business and attention than it receives defaced into a “Go Smoking” sign. The taco suggest the nopalitos tacos, made with from Trinity; here’s to Mama’s Kitchen tacos truck is affordable, fast, in walking distance the flesh of prickly pear cacti. Another and eating with your hands in a petite, pale from campus and downright disturbingly vegetarian option is the espinaca (spinach) yellow building full of warm tortillas and good. Every item on the menu is perfect, and egg tacos, with added queso fresco and satisfied customers. even down to the charro beans and arroz con avocado slices. Without fail, my first bite The grand finale of this brief, hard-hitting leche, so I won’t insult the establishment by into that menu item results in a muffled “Oh taco journalism piece is none other than ranking any taco above the others. For those my God” spoken through a mouthful of hot, Tacos El Regio, also known as “the taco with large appetites and slim budgets, there fresh deliciousness. It’s also worth noting truck by Hardbodies” or just “the taco truck” is a taco truck-specific hack passed down Mama’s gorditas, which are among the city’s for short. Tacos El Regio is indeed the taco to me by a Trinity alumnus that I will now best. Mama’s is located on Hildebrand near truck, open from 11 p.m. to 4 a.m. six days a share. Use it wisely. Order three veggie tacos San Pedro, making it a bit of a long walk week, and 11 p.m. to midnight on Sundays. and one beef taco. Sprinkle the beef into from Trinity, but still doable if determined.

These night owl hours and a location on N the three veggie tacos, so that there is one By “determined,” I mean it’s an hour round St Mary’s near the St Mary’s Strip, an eclectic empty tortilla. Eat the three newly-minted trip, and depending on the San Antonio collection of bars and night-life spots, makes veggie beef tacos over the empty tortilla, weather it may turn into a life-threatening for some top-notch people-watching as and a fourth veggie beef taco will be born quest for a watering hole. At Mama’s, I can be you eat. I would be lying if I said I haven’t from the ashes of the other three. I humbly certain of three things: delicious, authentic contemplated how entertaining “Humans of suggest that this fourth taco be referred to as Mexican food made with love, being called Tacos El Regio” would be. The truck itself is The Phoenix Taco.

Mija by the ever-kind and hardworking yellow in color, with black lettering boasting Go forth, eat tacos and prosper, Class of women there and feeling full without “THE BEST TACOS ON EARTH!” next to 2020. And, of course, don’t forget to add emptying my wallet. Mama’s deserves much a “No Smoking” sign that has been cleverly some salsa.

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Information Technology Services ​is happy to release Windows 10 to campus this semester. Turning one year old in August, Windows 10 turned out an Anniversary Update addressing many of the speed bumps in the original release. Besides the streamlining, this update also delivered some exciting new features including improved Cortana support, a Dark Theme to provide slightly less Teletubby­ish colors, Start Menu overhauls, Universal Skype App built­in (with Chatbot support!), XBox Play Anywhere so you can get your game on and most importantly new emojis!

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Information Technology Services has provided a walkthrough for wireless setup. This can be found in our ​brand­new service catalog located at https://trinity.teamdynamix.com/TD Client/Requests/ServiceCatalog

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You auto know: tips on accessing San Antonio for the car-less college kids A guide to avoiding being stranded on campus without a ride

BY ELIZABETH McENRUE PULSE REPORTER College offers young adults some of their first opportunities to explore their independence.

Without a personal car to facilitate these journeys, however, the chances to learn and try seemingly dwindle. Not having access to your own personal mode of transportation may be distressing, but there are several methods available to help you get out and about in San Antonio.

The cheapest method of transportation is walking. Students with time to kill could pick one of the streets surrounding campus and start exploring.

“I would avoid walking along the main streets because there is little shade and drivers aren’t very considerate of pedestrians,” said Grace Wiele, a senior anthropology major.

Trinity is located in the residential neighborhood Monte Vista, but civilization can be found within a mile of each direction; there are museums, parks, restaurants

and even a local library all within 15 minutes of campus. Wiele said she thinks walking provides more reliable transportation than automobiles.

“I also tried to use the bus system a couple of times. But I wouldn’t recommend it unless you are desperate, because the buses only come on time early in the morning. Otherwise, they were completely unreliable,” Wiele said.

Trinity peers can also serve as resources.

“Not having a car forces you to reach out to people who you maybe wouldn’t have otherwise,” said Bailee Manzer, a senior business major.

Students occasionally ask friends for a ride. Some suggest to offer to pitch in for gas or do laundry in exchange for the keys.

Trinity also offers a semester-long free shuttle on certain Saturday afternoons if personal cars aren’t available.

“I used the shopping shuttle and I thought it was awesome.

The drivers are students and they all very nice and upbeat. It’s my favorite because it’s free, and free is the best,” Manzer said.

Open to all Trinity students, the shuttle departs at 2 p.m. outside the Witt Center and drops students off in front of the Super Target at Park North Plaza Shopping Center on Blanco at Loop 410. The shuttle returns to

ferry students back to campus at 4:30 p.m.

Students may prefer more personal modes of transportation.

“The shopping shuttle was interesting. It was such a time commitment, and I wasn’t really here for that,” said Anusha Bradley, senior philosophy and economics major.

Uber and Lyft are services that are accessible via mobile app and connects drivers to riders. Both use a “Request, Ride, Pay” model, in which an individual requests to be matched with a driver nearby; the passenger is then transported to their desired destination. Riders pay the automatically calculated fare with a card linked to their profile within each app. Passengers may also share their location with their contacts to express their concerns for personal safety, as well as rate their experiences with their drivers. These features aim to create a comfortable environment for them to travel to their destination in.

Because of the accessibility and lower costs, these examples of on-demand driving have become popular alternatives to other services such as Yellow Cab and taxis.

“Uber and Lyft are probably my favorites just because you don’t have to feel like you’re bothering all your friends all the time,” Bradley said. “But also, sometimes it’s hard

to get everyone you ride with to pay the money they say they will, so there’s that.

Other programs that provide transportation include B-Cycle, which is a nationwide bikesharing program with a hub in San Antonio. B-Cycle offers a 20 percent student discount, and with 55 bikes stations around downtown San Antonio, the city becomes accessible for the 24 hour rental period to those without cars.

Some students find that bringing their own bikes allows them to access campus and the surrounding community easily.

“Before I came to campus freshman year, I thought there would be way too many stairs to justify bringing a bike. I also lived in the first-year quad, of course, so classes were already pretty close to my dorm. Sophomore year, living in Prassel, I decided to bring my bike from home because the dorm was farther away, and I found the path to class without any stairs,” said Chrissy Nielsen, a junior engineering science major.

Despite the notoriously hilly campus, Trinity has found ways to accommodate cyclists.

“I would recommend, if you have plenty of space, to bring a bike. It is convenient having one.

Honestly, the ride up to class almost wasn’t worth the bike trip, but the ride back down to the dorm was marvelous and didn’t require

any pedaling whatsoever. There are also much more accessible bike parking spots than car parking spots. I haven’t gone off-campus biking, but I may start because of Pokémon GO,” Nielsen said.

Trinity offers car rental services on its campus despite the common misconception that someone must be at least 25 years old to rent a car.

Two cars are currently available for Trinity students to rent via Zipcar, though more may be added if the demand for rental cars increases in the near future. To sign up, visit the Zipcar website or mobile app; drivers from many locations are able to use these cars, even with an out of state or international license.

The membership fee is usually $95, but Trinity students can earn one for only $15 a year. After joining, an hourly rate of $7.50 and a daily cost of $69 are added to the price of your rental. Each reservations includes the cost of gas, insurance and 180 miles to drive.

With two cars located in Lot 2 near Mabee Dining Hall, Zipcar provides an opportunity for fast and easily accessible transportation to all students with a license to drive.

Multiple alternatives of transportation exist to facilitate experiences as a college student.

Whether it’s borrowing a friend’s car or pursuing physical exercise, students without cars are sure to find an option that works best for each individual

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Navigating the way through Pathways

A comprehensive explanation and review of the base of a liberal arts education

BY COURTNEY JUSTUS

PULSE REPORTER

After completing their first year at Trinity, sophomores continue to learn more about Pathways, Trinity’s new curriculum, and sometimes find distinct advantages to it.

“One of the things I like about Pathways is it forces you to explore different disciplines,” said Mykaela Cali, a sophomore studying Psychology and Neuroscience. “You can explore some new interests that you probably didn’t have beforehand.”

Students under the Pathways curriculum are required to take five courses in approaches to creation and analysis, which bears some similarities to the understandings of the common curriculum in that both require students to take classes in various academic departments. The eight courses of the approaches and the new interdisciplinary cluster must come from at least seven different departments and have to be taken at Trinity. Perhaps one of the biggest differences between Pathways and common curriculum, however, is the interdisciplinary cluster. There are various types of interdisciplinary clusters that can all be completed by taking three courses listed under one of those specific clusters.

“My biggest issue with Pathways is the interdisciplinary cluster, mainly because most of the classes seem to be upper division, so you have to have prerequisites beforehand,” Cali said.

Though some students like Cali have struggled to find the right courses to complete the interdisciplinary cluster, while others don’t see it as a difficult process.

“One thing I enjoy about Pathways is the interdisciplinary cluster,” said Miriam

Cone, a sophomore English major. “I like that we take three courses that vary in style and subject, but they still relate to each other and a bigger theme. I think it helps encapsulate the unique learning you receive from a liberal arts education.”

Like the common curriculum, Pathways allows students to take classes across a variety of disciplines, from natural sciences to the humanities and everything in between.

“I took Technology in the Classical World last semester for Pathways credit and learned about a topic I don’t think I would’ve encountered within my major,” Cone said.

Students under the Pathways curriculum have a wide variety of options when it comes to choosing their classes, and many see that as an advantage.

“My favorite thing about Pathways is that it is designed to give students lots of options,” said Madeline Grimes, a sophomore Psychology major. “There are many subjects, such as Creative Expression that I probably would not have otherwise chosen to take, but Pathways forces students to get out of their comfort zones and try new things that they may end up really liking.”

Whether a student has all four years more or less planned out, or is undecided, the Pathways curriculum provides them with a number of opportunities to explore different subjects. If a student decides to switch their major or minor, they will not have to start from scratch.

“Pathways allows students a good bit of wiggle room to change their major or minor if they so choose, because it requires students to take classes outside their major and try new things,” Grimes said.

Students and faculty alike are still adjusting to Pathways, learning how to prepare for and teach classes, respectively, such as the challenging First Year Experience. Switching over was not easy, and the transition is still happening. Nevertheless, the future looks bright and Trinity anticipates that great things will come from this change.

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No fakes allowed: student IDs offer benefits On campus tips, off campus locations for Bonus and Tiger Bucks

BY ELIZABETH MCENRUE

PULSE REPORTER

As you walked away from the photo station clutching your newly printed student ID, you may not have imagined just how valuable a small plastic rectangle with your mugshot would be.

Tiger Cards allow you to eat, sleep, print and mail packages — all the essentials for a successful college career. Students can use Board points, Bonus bucks or Tiger bucks to get their meals. Board points are only accepted at Mabee dining hall; they allow you unfettered access to the buffet. These do not carry over to the following semester, so any unused points are forfeited at the end of the term. Bonus bucks can be used at any campus dining location, including Skyline. These carry over from the fall to the spring semester, but clear at the end of the school year. Tiger bucks can be used all across campus in every dining location, allow students to print from various locations on campus and buy stamps and send packages in the Mail Center. Tiger bucks act similarly to a gift card; any amount of money can be loaded onto the card, but when the funds are exhausted, more can be added.

Don’t forget to bring an ID off campus, because many local businesses offer student

discounts. There are discount cards available to students nationwide; some programs require an annual fee, such as Student Advantage, but other rebates are available for free.

For late night snacks, Taco Cabana offers a 20 percent discount to students. With the original location on the corner of San Pedro and Hildebrand, this restaurant is a local favorite. Mama’s Kitchen, another San Antonio taco staple, offers various student discounts as well. Additionally, Whataburger will Whatasize your fries for free with proof of a Trinity ID, and Paciugo gives students a 10 percent discount on its gelato and coffee.

The discounts don’t only apply to restaurants.

Some students may be thinking about sprucing up their wardrobe for presentations and job interviews. Francesca’s in the Quarry Market gives Trinity students 10 percent off their purchase. Banana Republic and J. Crew have a 15 percent discount for in-store purchases only, though both discounts only apply to full-price items. Ann Taylor has a 20 percent discount for online and in-store purchases, though you must register online to qualify.

The Witte Museum, the McNay Museum of Art and the San Antonio Museum of Art all offer free general admission to Trinity students when presented with student IDs. Alamo Drafthouse offers $7 movie tickets every day after 6 p.m. at their Westlakes, Park North and Stone Oak locations, but a valid student ID must be presented to purchase tickets onsite. Sports fans can score discounted tickets to Spurs and Rampage games courtesy of SpursU. If tickets are available, seats in the upper level HEB Fan Zone, or the lowerlevel seat, can be purchased for $5 or $40, respectively, two hours before a game. To diversify interests, check out the San Antonio Symphony; any Classics, Pops or Family subscription concert series is half-off through the Student Single Ticket Discount Program.

Anyone seeking to pamper themselves can go to Anne’s Nails on Broadway; students receive $5 off a manicure with presentation of their Trinity ID. This list isn’t comprehensive, and more discounts are being established every day.

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Breaking down the Trinity policies, perspective of underage drinking Examining the various policies and outlooks of alcohol consumption by college students

BY SIDNEY HOPKINS

PULSE REPORTER

As first-years move on to Trinity’s campus, they may anticipate enjoying newfound independence after unpacking is complete and parents have finished saying goodbye.

While first-years will undoubtedly look forward to the social atmosphere and hilarity of college parties and mixers, the university wants first years to understand the consequences of underage drinking both on and off campus. Trinity looks to protect each and every student on campus by enforcing several policies regarding drinking.

If first-year students contemplate or plan on drinking while underage, it’s important to understand Texas state laws and consequences. It is illegal in the United States for anyone under 21 to consume alcohol under any circumstance. However, Trinity does its part to protect students by acknowledging the possibility that underage students might consume alcohol.

“Our focus is to create a safe environment for our students to make mistakes. As funny as that sounds, we are not here to be punitive

but to assist our students in whatever they may need assistance in,” said Paul Chapa,Trinity police chief.

Many members of the Trinity University Police Department (TUPD) have personal connections to their job that encourage them when dealing with cases relating to alcohol consumption.

“Our team members truly understand the challenges that come with being a college student as many of our officers have been through similar experiences. Our officers have a wealth of experience in the profession, and many are parents as well.” Chapa said.

The Trinity Alcohol Coalition, composed of students, faculty and staff, has three tenets related to the consumption of alcohol by Trinity students.

First, the university “cares deeply about the health and safety of students,” meaning that the health of each student is the most important issue. Second, the university “acknowledges that students will drink, but discourages irresponsible drinking.”

Third, Trinity “enforces policies related to alcohol possession, and consumption.”

Administration wants students to view Trinity as an ally — the university understands that many students will drink before turning 21.

“I think Trinity’s policies are fair because they know it’s not like students don’t drink at all. They’re very realistic,” said Nicole Woods, a senior Spanish and chemistry major and member of ResLife.

Trinity University assumes no responsibilities for events or parties thrown off campus. It is students’ responsibility to

be aware of their surroundings, and make sure to have a reliable ride when considering drinking.

“The responsible friend policy is a great idea. Say someone goes overboard at a party and needs help; we want you to be responsible and reach out to TUPD. You won’t get in trouble because you’re doing the right thing,” Woods said.

While students are responsible for their actions, the University implements programs to help prevent alcohol-related dangers.

One of these is the Optimal Buzz Standard.

Optimal buzz can be different depending on sex and weight. Trinity’s Alcohol Policy page says “you’ll experience the pleasures of the Optimal Buzz if you keep your BAC in the range of .04-.06,” which usually consists of just one drink per hour. It clarifies that everyone is built differently and can’t drink the same amount. The aim of alcohol policies is not to hinder students’ fun, but to make sure they’re enjoying themselves responsibly and safely.

“Be smart, be responsible and be safe. Most situations we run into involve students who are being too loud and/or irresponsible,” said Mary Kelly, a sophomore music major and member of ResLife. “Ultimately, your safety is most important and these policies are in place to ensure that.” Kelly said.

Not everyone will have the same opinions or make the same choices while drinking, but never put yourself in a situation where you’re uncomfortable. You’ll find several groups of people who want the best for you here. Welcome to Trinity and stay safe!

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Frank Ocean Popular R&B and hip-hop artist Frank Ocean’s sophomore record, “Boys Don’t Cry,” was scheduled for release in August 2015. A year later, there’s no record to show for it.

Bojack Horseman Like boarding a roller coaster knowing how often it crashes horrifically, sitting down to b inge Bojack was a stressful experience. But it was won that brought all of the agony, humor and emotional trauma of the last two seasons into a surprisingly spot-on study of relationships, careers, and the nature of happiness.

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Fun Things to do in San Antonio San Antonio cultural hotspots for new arrivals and experienced night owls Whether it’s art, live music, nightlife or anything in between, one of my favorite aspects of San Antonio living

BY CAROLINE GRAND is that there is A&E WRITER never a shortage of things to do.

Nevertheless, in a city as big as San Antonio, it can be hard to navigate the waters without a guide. Here is my list of the latest and greatest things to do in the Alamo City: 1. First Friday/Second Saturday On the first Friday of every month, the art galleries along South Alamo Street and in the Blue Star Arts Complex open their doors to the public for late night exhibition openings and art talks. South Alamo Street itself becomes a giant block party, featuring live music, food and local crafts for sale.

First Friday is a great introduction to the art scene near downtown San Antonio, but the real fun comes with Second Saturday, headquartered at the 1906 Gallery space on South Flores Street. Like First Friday, Second Saturday includes free gallery openings and live music, but on a much larger scale, spanning from the 1906 to surrounding galleries and bars in the area. Impress your friends with your impeccable taste in contemporary art, and grab a taco from Fajita Rita’s food truck while you’re at it.

2. Museums A little-known fact around campus is that Trinity students receive free admission to the McNay Art Museum and the San Antonio Museum of Art (SAMA). SAMA is big enough to lose yourself in for a few hours, and also collaborates with Trinity’s

radio station to host Art Party on the second Friday of every month. The events feature live music, food and drinks and viewings of their special exhibitions. SAMA also hosts sketching exercises in their galleries and meditation in their Japanese Gallery.

The McNay is a gorgeous museum housed in the mansion of a former art collector, and it’s worth going just to see the sculpture garden and the beautifully maintained grounds. The McNay hosts Second Thursdays on—you guessed it—the second Thursday of every month, featuring free museum admission and live music and food trucks on their spacious lawn. Trinity students also have access to the McNay’s expansive library, perfect for your art history final or just pure viewing pleasure.

3. Movie Screenings San Antonio hosts numerous free indoor and outdoor movie screenings, both mainstream and bizarre. Slab Cinema is the most popular, featuring outdoor movies at Woodlawn Lake, Hemisfair Park, the San Antonio Botanical Gardens and at the restored Mission Marquee drive-in theatre.

Burleson Yard screens what I like to dub “modern classics” every Monday night, and for the more adventurous, the Paper Tiger hosts Beer Fang’s VHS Cinema every Tuesday night, presenting weird, wacky and obscure VHS movies that would otherwise be lost to public memory.

With the cost of going to the movies skyrocketing, San Antonio offers an alternative that’s both culturally rich and easy on the wallet.

4. Farmers Markets With new markets popping up every week, San Antonio is experiencing somewhat of a farmer’s market renaissance. The most popular is the tried and true Pearl Farmer’s

Market on Saturday and Sunday mornings.

Parking is a hassle, but it’s easily reachable by bike or even very motivated walking, and there’s a great mix of organic and local food vendors to check out—you know, for sustenance. Don’t miss the crepe stand.

Of course, if you’re looking for a truly great farmer’s market, there’s no need to look farther than Trinity’s backyard. The new Trinity Market takes place on Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the parking lot behind the library and features organic produce, natural health and wellness products and fitness activities sponsored by TUFit. Especially for students without a car, Trinity’s market is a great opportunity to bounce back from a late night with a healthy (and convenient) organic breakfast.

5. Hidden Gems These are the true beauties, the all-stars that didn’t quite fit into any category but are definitely worth mentioning.

The karaoke nights at the Limelight and at Tomatillo’s are not to be missed, and it’s probably better that you don’t see those places in the daylight anyway.

Afterwards, pick up a three-pound cinnamon roll at Lulu’s 24-hour diner for your friends, or just for yourself—I won’t tell. Hit up Hot Joy on Wednesday nights for six dollar wing specials, and bring a first date to the Toilet Seat Art Museum for an experience they’ll never forget.

If you’re feeling athletic, but not too athletic, take advantage of the unlimited bowling during College Night at Bowlero.

Lastly, get a great view of the San Antonio sunset from Artpace Gallery’s rooftop concert series and take in the San Antonio skyline. If you’ve done even half of these things, you’ll know what a great place San Antonio is.

This summer, the movie reviews site Rotten Tomatoes sparked controversy after its critics gave a poor score to “Suicide Squad”

BY MAX FREEMAN despite positive A&E WRITER reactions from fans.

Rotten Tomatoes provides an explanation on their website that the “tomatometer,” which is used to score movies and TV shows, is “based on the published opinions of hundreds of film and television critics.”

The three ratings – rotten, fresh and certified fresh – reflect the amount of positive reviews critics have said about a movie.

In the tomatometer format, the numerical value a movie receives on Rotten Tomatoes serves simply to summarize the “percentage of positive professional reviews.” Rotten Tomatoes provides access to the reviews’ sources, which includes over 200 critics from about two dozen different film critic groups.

The site offers short passages of critics’ ideas and links to their full works, and also includes audience reviews alongside the critics’ opinions. Ongoing discussion about recently released films takes place in each movie’s forum, which primarily involves fans responding to critics’ opinions.

Critics and audience reviewers generally come to a consensus when rating movies, but in the case of “Suicide Squad,” the critics’ and fans’ reactions to the film are significantly different.

A brief look at the discussion forum for “Suicide Squad” proves that many non-critic viewers have expressed positive reactions to the film, and displeasure with the Rotten Tomatoes system. “I don’t get it, Rotten Tomatoes was a site to gain insight. These reviews are so misleading,” said one fan reviewer.

Though the fans and critics don’t match opinions on this summer film, the box office earnings suggest that the movie is doing better than a typical movie with bad reviews would. For two weekends in a row, “Suicide Squad” has sat at the top with an estimated $43 million earned, and set a new record for an opening weekend in August.

Since the ticket sales and movie reviews have fallen out of sync for what was a highly anticipated film, why did people decide to see a poorly reviewed movie?

One possible explanation lies in the underestimated devotion of DC Comics fans. After the initial poor results of “Batman Vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice” earlier in the year, there was hope that “Suicide Squad” could make up for the failure. The timing of the film’s release could also have contributed to the record breaking opening weekend, but without in-depth research it would be mostly speculation.

The Rotten Tomatoes controversy between critics and fans is a familiar tension in the entertainment business, but it will be interesting to see how the tension will influence future reviews and the production of new DC films.

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What to expect if you are not from Texas

A guide to the Lone Star State for first-timers

BY NABEEHA VIRANI A&E WRITER Here are the most important things to know about Texas if this is your first time living here. Texas culture is very different from other states, and it can be confusing for those who have never visited the state before.

Let’s start off with food, because who doesn’t love food? Texas is famous for Whataburger, Blue Bell ice cream and Tex-Mex. What is Tex-Mex? Texas-style Mexican food that blends both cuisines and makes your mouth water. Speaking of Mexican food, tacos are huge in Texas and can be eaten for breakfast, lunch AND dinner.

For an after-dinner dessert, you’ll find yourself paying six dollars a gallon for Blue Bell, because it’s just that good.

And when you crave some fast food at 2 a.m, you bet Whataburger will be open so can satisfy your hunger.

It’s also important to try to understand Texas weather. I say “try” because it has no pattern and is very spontaneous. It could be raining one minute and sunny with clear skies the next. You are not safe. Be prepared for a lot of rain, some hail and ample humidity which can happen at any given time, despite the season of the year.

However, the seasons do have a more solid pattern. Summer usually lasts until Sept. Fall comes around Oct/Nov, where it will be chilly in the morning and evening, but during the day, it will be warm. Winter begins around the end of Nov and ends early March, when the weather snaps from temperatures in the low 40s and 30s When I say winter, I don’t mean you’ll need to bundle up and whip out snow boots. The temperature ranges from the low 20s to midto-high 40s. Whether you hate or love the cold, native Texans learn to adapt. Trust me.

Learning to go with the weather that changes every five minutes is what separates loving Texas and being constantly annoyed.

Texans are also very chatty. By chatty, I mean we share unwanted information about ourselves or of our cousin’s friend’s neighbor’s dog. There is no in between.

However, it’s very nice to feel welcomed when you’re in a restaurant or starting at a new school.

Along with politeness, the vernacular of Texans is unique. I made a list of some local words that will be thrown around often, and this is only a short list.

The most obvious word is “y’all.” We take advantage of “y’all” because it’s so much easier to say than “you guys.” HEB: HEB is a grocery store which stands for Here Everything’s Better. It definitely lives up to its name. Rodeo: Yes, Texas does have actual rodeos. They are fun and crazy and everything you imagine it will be. Feeder: a road parallel to the highway. An example would be, “Get off the highway and take the feeder, then turn right.”

While a different vocabulary can make driving in Texas confusing at first, the challenge doesn’t end there. Texans also have

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a special way of giving directions: instead of describing distances in miles, the average Texan uses units of time: it might be 10 minutes to the grocery store or a few hours on the highway to a nearby city.

But it’s not nearly that far a trip if you go to Trinity. The San Antonio Spurs play about 15 minutes from campus. The Spurs are a favorite among students, as well as the Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks (basketball), the Houston Texans and Dallas Cowboys (football) and the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers (baseball). It takes a while to learn them all.

The names of our professional sports teams

are very Texas-centered. We are obsessed with Texas, especially its shape. You’ll see Texas-shaped tortilla chips and necklaces and constant comparisons of the size of Texas to smaller states and countries. Texans are also very conscious of their history as well, more so than many other US states.

Though some of you might be hesitant to use “y’all” or enjoy typical Texas things, keep in mind that the Texan mentality is contagious. With its strange mixture of Southern pride and Western practicality, you might find yourself with an accent before you know it. And after a while, y’all may just want to stay in the Lone Star State.

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Six Coffee Shops to Give a Shot Halcyon

Local Coffee

Bakery Lorraine

This coffee shop, located in the Blue Star Arts Complex, brings something new to the San Antonio brew scene through a unique menu selection. From their personal s’mores kits to the animal crackers served with your drink, you will feel pampered in this thankfully affordable but upscale environment. Sink into a comfy chair in low lighting for a good weekend study session, or if it happens to be a Tuesday, a little trivia.

Located within five minutes of campus in two locations, this java joint claims on social media to celebrate coffee as a daily morning ritual. Local boasts the most applauded roaster in San Antonio (Merit Roasting Company) while also maintaining their cool atmosphere. Although you may have to endure a long line, this daily grind will only leave you wanting more.

Right across from Local Coffee at the Pearl, this cute Parisian cafe is not only notable for its tasty pastries, but also its smoky brew. The coffee is a perfect rich blend and pairs wonderfully with their many flavors of macaroons. Be sure to grab a seat on the highly trafficked lawn for your chance at a dog sighting.

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Rosella Coffee

The “Friends” gang spent countless hours wasting away on that orange couch drinking coffee, and you can too: well, sort of. This innovative stop holds a cubicle-style setup that is just what we needed. With divided spaces, it is easy to get nose deep in a textbook for hours without a single distraction. Do not be mistaken though, this cute shop can hold its own when it comes to coffee. Your morning sip will not be lacking, but neither will the atmosphere.

This quaint hidden gem will feel just like home with its dim lighting and personable staff. With its name accurately suggesting a warm and inviting ambiance, the coffee will also entice you. Comfy couches and lounge areas provide the ideal spot to organize a group study session. Take a break from the Trinity bubble at this hideaway and walk just a short distance off campus to kick back and relax with a book.

Rosella goes beyond most coffee shop menus by offering dishes beyond the usual Starbucks spread. The cafe also adds a more complex menu, including exotic teas. What sets Rosella apart from other cafes is the professional atmosphere.

With a secluded loft area available for working in peace and clientele closer to 30 than 20, Rosella shys away from a younger, louder crowd.

Professionalism is what makes this a casual, productive cafe different from so many others. graphic by Tyler Herron

Harsh Truths from the Copy Room

“You’d think that all of these quirky coffee shops would really speak to me on a deeply caffeinated level. But honestly, when I’m just coming out of the graveyard shift, there’s nothing more refreshing than a scalding-hot cup of thriceboiled McJava. The hipsters can have their beanbags and mood lights; I’ll take a cup of something fast, cheap, and bitter enough to put a a spring in my step.”

Soleil Gaffner, Copy Editor

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Seven people you’ll meet during your first week If you don’t think you’ve met one of these, it could be you

BY MIA GARZA

OPINION COLUMNIST New Student Orientation (NSO) can feel both scary and incredibly exciting. During this crazy week, you’re bound to meet some version of these seven people: Your Roommate At the end of the summer, Trinity emails you information about where you’ll live and the names of your roommate and suitemates. The only safe thing to do is immediately search their names on every social media site known to humanity to get a feel of who you’ll be living with — all the way back to 2009, just to be safe. It’s a big deal to be sharing a room with a stranger for at least two semesters. You’ll have to be around them whether you like it or not for the next nine months. You’ll tune in to each other’s eating, sleeping and living habits.

“My roommate got sick with norovirus, aka the Trinivirus [our first year] and I had to take care of her.

We ended up getting really close, we’re like family now,” said Maddie Grimes, sophomore.

The Kid With Newfound Freedom This is the first time the majority of your fellow first years are being separated from their parents.

For those with strict parents, that means one thing: freedom. They’re here to test boundaries, make terrible mistakes and go crazy. If you’re lucky, you won’t have a roommate like this.

“I was at a party freshman year and this mom was outside of the house looking for her child and it was really awkward, so I just went inside,” said Kate Grundy, junior.

The Cool Upperclassman Whether they’re an Orientation Team or they’re your RA, you’re bound to meet one full-fledged college student whose coolness will make you drool. They seem to breeze through campus with swagger and charm, greeting everyone who’s anyone, and you’ll feel lucky to be one of those few. To you, they’ll seem so much older, so wise and so cool. What you’ll figure out in a few months is that they’re really just as lost and confused as you are, but older. Eventually, you’ll be just as overinvolved as they are!

“I had an RM who was an amaz-

ing beatboxer for the Acabellas,” said Anthony “Scuba” Sanchez, senior. What’s strange about these people is that some probably don’t even know that they’re cool.

The International Student Trinity has a substantial amount of international students from all over the world, so if you’re not an international student yourself, you’re bound to meet one. The exposure to different people is a fundamental part of college, partially because of cultural exchange. “My [first-year] suitemate was an international student, and she taught me about all the different styles of music in Africa because she was from Tanzania. She had the most infectious, happy personality that I had encountered at Trinity, and we’re still really good friends,” said Molly Hogsett, senior.

The Person Who Somehow Already Has Friends Either they have high school friends that go to Trinity too or they were very active on the new student Facebook page. While you’re just trying to set your feet on the ground, they already have multiple pressing social obligations with people you’ve never met. Coming into college without knowing anyone is what NSO is for. The secret is that some first years signed up for programs that meet before NSO, such as the Bridge or the Plunge, and met friends that way.

The Person You See Once and Then Never Again There are a lot of activities during NSO designed to help you meet people, so you’re bound to meet someone who shares your exact interests, likes and dislikes. You’ll actually They might become your best friend in the span of an hour.

The problem is, you may never see them again. Trinity is on the smaller side as far as universities go, but there are 2,228 of us and there is a chance you might go your entire Trinity career without encountering your soulmate again. Alternatively, they might have dyed their hair or shaved their beard, and you might never be able to spot them in a crowd again.

Rebel This is a quickly formed group that you might encounter at some point during NSO. As soon as the first activity, members of this group will decide to opt out. You stop seeing them after the first day, and since you didn’t meet them for long, you’re not likely to know them very well. They have a demanding need to do nothing. Instead of attending the sometimes awkward-but-totally-worth-it icebreakers, they “chill.” As it turns out, chilling gets boring. If they know what’s good for them this little group will quickly catch a case of FOMO (fear of missing out), disband and decides to join in on the fun after all.

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Trinity Traditions

They’re real, they’re weird, and keeping them alive takes group effort

BY CALLUM SQUIRES OPINION COLUMNIST There’s a lot to be said for tradition. Some might say it’s hanging on to the past for no good reason.

That’s understandable. Change never comes easy and can sometimes be challenging. That’s definitely something you’ll face here in your first few weeks as a Trinity Tiger. There’s an adjustment period when you begin college. It’s natural to be a little nervous and fearful. The traditions of your high school have come and gone, and now you’re settling into your new home. Don’t fret, though; traditions at college had to be started by individuals should remember that the traditions at college had to be started But, the other side of the coin, tradition is one of the most important ways to respect, honour and re-

member where and what we have come from. Never forget the traditions of where you’ve come from, but now get set for some new ones as well. Sometimes traditions are ridiculous, sometimes they’re fun and sometimes they’re downright weird. At Trinity, we have a solid mix of all three of those categories.

My personal favourite is the Fountain Dunk. In your first year at midnight at the start of your birthday, it is tradition that your hall mates and Resident Mentor will carry you up Cardiac Hill to Miller fountain and “gently” deposit you into the fountain. They’ll sing you Happy Birthday as you complete your lap of the fountain and properly complete your Trinity initiation. A few tips: bring a towel and take off your shoes before the inevitable splash. Also, maybe hide if your birthday is in December or January... It gets cold. And don’t listen to anyone who says that half-birthdays count.

On a more serious note, a tradition known for scaring first years: stepping on the Trinity seal. More accurately, avoid stepping on the seal at all costs. Placed directly outside of Northrup, an easy spot to accidentally trip on, the shining Seal of Trinity is rumored to jinx the academic life of any student unfortunate enough or brash enough to stomp on it. Luckily, the next tradition is less about avoiding

an ancient curse and more about cocoa goodness.

The Chocolate Festival is a nice way to console yourself if you’re single around Valentine’s Day, or just gorge yourself if you don’t care what anyone thinks. The Friday before Cupid’s annual love fest, lots of campus organisations line the esplanade with tables and hand out chocolatey treats to all students.

The line gets long, so get there early. Bringing Tupperware to stock up from your room is not frowned upon... It’s almost encouraged.

Lastly, Christmas on Oakmont is a real highlight of the festive season. The president and vice-presidents open their front doors to us students and provide food and drinks. Students may attend the carol service — Vespers — at the Margarite B. Parker Chapel beforehand, before congregating together and celebrating the end of the fall semester. There will be live music and generally high spirits before the reality of finals sets in. It’s a lovely tradition and one I’m sure you’ll all enjoy this December.

I hope you all settle in well and enjoy your NSO week. There’ll be challenges ahead, but it’ll be fun nonetheless. See you all at the men’s soccer scrimmage vs. St. Mary’s on Saturday night.

And a final piece of advice for first years... Beware the Calvert Ghosts... Trust me on that.

Sports

The Birth of a Legend Roberto Clemente was born today, in 1934. Clemente’s life remains one of the most inspiring, tragic stories in the history of sports. He famously joined the prestigious 3000 hit club in his final regular season at bat in 1972. That offseason, he was killed in a plane crash en route to assisting earthquake stricken Nicaragua. Despite the his death’s devastating nature, he passed while performing a beautiful service.

Courts, Fields, Pitches and a Stadium

The play-by-play of the wonderful places on campus where the games commence

If you, like me, are not an athlete, going to a Division III university means three things.

First, every fifth person you meet is an athlete. Second, you will meet more than one football player who is much smarter than you will ever be. Third, there is an endless

BY ELISE HESTER SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR amount of free sporting events which you can attend. Unless it’s a playoff game, Trinity students have free access to all meets, games and matches. Take that, Aggies. If you’re a fan of sports and love supporting your fellow students, then going to a Trinity game is a great — and cheap — way to spend your time. Here’s a starter guide to Trinity fall sports.

The soccer teams both play on the Paul McGinlay Soccer Field, named after — you guessed it — Paul McGinlay, a Scotsman who is currently coaching his 26th season of Trinity men’s soccer. The field is located at the edge of campus, in the midst of the softball field, the jogging track, Alumni Relations, the intramural field, and two random roads onto which the ball will sometimes get kicked.

are nice, but let’s focus on the sport itself, which is hard.

Honestly, I’d rather run cross country than play volleyball, but when it comes to watching, volleyball is the clear choice.

With nonstop action and aces for days, volleyball games are always a riot.

Trinity athletes are compensated not only a few free T-shirts and a billion ice bags. They do not play for money. They do not play for glory, because let’s face it, they do not get much anyway. Passion is what drives Division III athletes. It is therefore only fitting that us non-athletes should maybe have 10 percent passion for our school sports. Go to at least one

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Football in Texas is a big deal, and football here at Trinity is an average deal. There’s about 100 guys on the team, so you’re bound to know at least one of them. Come watch the 20 percent of those 100 guys that actually play during any of their home games located at the football field behind Bell Center. The Trinity football field is not to be confused with the Alamo Stadium across the street. Our football field may be underwhelming in comparison, but the cheers yelled by our boys will warm your heart enough to sit through their cold November games.

After watching a rousing game of American football, be sure to check out the other football. Both the men and women’s soccer teams are defending conference champions. The men even made it as far as the Elite Eight, while the women made it straight into my heart and my videos.

You can easily spot the good old Trinity cross country team after practice in Mabee Dining Hall because pf their noticeably short shorts, skinny legs and the blue ice bags taped to their ankles. You can recognize the athletic trainers because their fingers are blue from packing all those ice bags.

Cross country season is now up and running, but most of the meets are far away, so you will not catch one any time soon.

Practice, however, is located here at Trinity and you cannot miss those skinny little suckers running around all the dang time. when you see them practicing and give a wave, do not be mad when they do not wave back. I do not know if you have ever tried it, but running is hard.

During the current fall season, volleyball is the only indoor sport, so if you are looking to beat the heat, volleyball is your only option. Located in Sams Gym, right by the entrance of the Bell Center, volleyball is definitely the highest jumping sport of the fall. The volleyball girls work their butts off and yet all anyone can talk about is their butts, which, yes,

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game. At the very least, go to http://trintigers.com and watch the live stream of the game courtesy of the Tiger Network.

You will either be entertained or soothed to sleep, which, as an insomniac sports lover myself, sounds like a win-win scenario. Go Tigers!

UPCOMING EVENTS SEPT. 1 7am XCountry @ Olmos

Basin

6pm WSoccer vs OLLU 8pm MSoccer vs.

Mary Hardin-Simmons

SEPT. 3 7:30pm Football vs.

University of Redlands

SEPT. 9 3pm Volleyball vs. Whittier

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Trinity Football Takes on the 2016 Season Preparations give players cause for optimism, excitement as first game approaches

On Sept. 3 at 7:30 p.m., the Trinity football team will have its first home game of the year against the University of the Redlands from Southern California.

The game will be the first of many in a season

BY HALEY MCFADDEN that has been highly SPORTS REPORTER anticipated by players and coaches alike.

“Collectively since last year, our guys have made a point to work really hard to prepare for this upcoming season,” said Matt Uzzell, the offensive coordinator, offensive line coach and alumnus of the Trinity class of 2001. “There’s been a lot of hard work and a lot of time management and sacrifice to get to where we are now.”

Where they are now may already be ahead of where teams in the past have been at this point. This progress may be a surprise given the fact that Trinity began training so recently.

“There’s a new mentality, almost a workmanlike, earn-therespect attitude instead of in years past, kind of a false sense of who were,” Uzzell said. “Great leadership has allowed us to push the envelope and push the issue and really challenge these guys more than in years past.”

“From a player’s perspective, we’ve embraced the motto ‘choose to work,’” said Brad Hood, senior captain and outside linebacker.

These team changes and the months of practice have given coaches and players alike great confidence that the upcoming season will be a success. Not only have they brought in 33 new first years, but the upperclassmen varsity members are also stepping up to the challenge.

“We’re finding out which of the new kids can help us out at the varsity level while at the same time bringing the level of the varsity guys who were here last year up and trying to make them better than last year,” said Jim Dawson, senior defensive coach and secondary coach.

This year the team has set some high goals for what they wish to achieve, not only during this season, but also in seasons to come.

“From a senior’s perspective, we obviously have the goals of go undefeated, win the conference — especially since it’s our last time in the SCAC, the conference, we want to go out on a winning note,” Hood said. “But another major part of measuring your success is leaving a legacy. We’ve brought in 33 new guys this year and we want to make sure we leave a legacy. I did an internship here in San Antonio this summer, so I was doing my best to lead workouts with some of the guys who were in San Antonio to help them grow and get used to what we do.”

These high goals may not come easily, especially seeing as every football player is expected to be both an extraordinary student and athlete.

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The Tigers run through their offense. They have been hard at work getting ready for the year’s opening showdown with the University of Redlands, which takes place on September 3rd at Trinity University.

“Our model is be the standard,” Uzzell said. “The standard is no matter what the situation is, you want to strive to be what everyone’s looking to, and we preach that in the classroom and on the field.”

Athletes have found that balancing academics and athletics can be a challenge. Both of these aspects of college life require time, energy and personal commitment.

Hood, who is an engineering major, team captain, and resident mentor, said he understands the consequences of undertaking such a full plate.

“It’s pretty tough. It’s kind of mind over mentality. You’re usually going off three hours of sleep, but you get used to it.” Hood said.

This tough mentality, paired with practice and teamwork, will be what primes them for success this season. But the coaches have a vision for their players that extends beyond

this fall, and ultimately, university life. The football program at Trinity aims to instil values in its players that will help them become not only good players, but good people.

“It’s a challenge and it’s tough, but at the end of the day, your four years of being excellent as a player and a student is going to make for 40 years of being an excellent human being, and that is kind of the goal of everything we’re doing here,” Uzzell said.

The boys open the season with four non-confernence matchups against Redlands, Millsap, Pacific Lutheran, and Chapman. On Oct. 8th they will face Texas Lutheran for their first conference game, a highly anticipated bout for both teams.

The full schedule for the football team’s season is posted at the Trinity Tigers website.

The guide to all things San Antonio sports Senior Chris Garcia offers advice about the local teams to be sure to watch and the best places to do so There are so many fantastic qualities about San Antonio, but possibly one of the more notable traits is the pride and passion San Antonians have for their sports teams. I mean, how could you not be when you have a perennial NBA championship contender in the heart of your city? From

BY CHRIS GARCIA SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR the storied San Antonio Spurs franchise to the San Antonio Missions, a minor league baseball affiliate for the San Diego Padres, this place is rich in professional sports competition.

The plethora of good eats and sports bars to watch the games aren’t too shabby either.

Whether you’re trying to nab tickets to actually go to the game or watch it from the comfort of your own home, you’re sure to have tons of options to choose from when it comes to local sports. The Spurs definitely dominate the professional sports scene, as they have had tremendous success for the last two decades. This year’s upcoming season, which begins in late October, will bring a new look to the Spurs, due to the retirement of the legendary Tim

Duncan. Even though Timmy D may be riding off into the sunset, there’s no need to fret, since the Spurs have brought in talented veteran Pau Gasol to fill his shoes. Definitely keep an eye out for some cheap game tickets this fall, because a Duncan-less Spurs team should be interesting to watch. The Spurs host several Trinity nights throughout the season, with tickets being available at the Witt Center for a discounted price.

Aside from the Spurs, San Antonio has a wide variety of other professional sports teams that you probably didn’t know even existed. For example, who knew that there was a professional hockey team? I had no idea I could go watch some grade A hockey on any given fall evening, and what’s even better is that this team has some real talent that includes players who have competed in the Olympics and the NHL Stanley Cup. They finished last season just under .500, so fingers are crossed in hopes that they step it up this year and maybe bring some hardware back to San Antonio.

The season will begin October 15.

In addition to hockey, there is also a soccer team, the San Antonio Scorpions, and a WNBA team, the San Antonio Stars, who are in season right now. There will be no shortage of games to go to this fall.

However, what about if you want to go watch a game at a sports bar with your friends? You won’t have to look far, as this city is loaded with variety of options. You of course have your typical franchises like Buffalo Wild Wings and Wingstop, but if you are looking for something that is a little bit more homey, Charlie Brown’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill is highly recommended. They have it all over there, from the delicious food to cool events like Karaoke Night, Beer Pong on Thursdays, and live music on Saturday nights. There are 11 TVs, and they have the NFL network, for all you avid NFL fans. The season is right around the corner and this place is definitely ideal for kicking it on those lazy Sundays.

The fall is an exciting time in sports, my friends. There are many advantages to living in a city filled with culture like San Antonio, and professional sports is just one of them. From a world class organization in the Spurs, to an exciting, hard-hitting option in the Rampage, to the always phenomenal fan experience with the Scorpions, there is something for everyone. Even if you are not the biggest sports fan in the world, the opportunities these venues offer are a quality combination of trendy, thrilling, and easily accessible.

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How to avoid the freshman fifteen

Tips on preventing unwanted weight in practical fashion If you are reading this, you have undoubtedly heard the rumors swirling. It is the bane of many a university student’s existence, the unfortunate byproduct of an exciting, sometimes overwhelming lifestyle. I am, of course, referring to the loathsome Freshman 15.

You may be under the impression

BY MARKHAM SIGLER that this infamous malady is an SPORTS EDITOR exaggerated myth, propagated by a contemptible coalition of parents, faculty members and politicians from around the country attempting to intimidate freshmen into maintaining healthy habits. While there may be a grain of truth to this convoluted theory, let me assure you that the Freshman 15 is indeed a legitimate issue.

Do not be alarmed. The name of the cultural phenomenon is somewhat misleading. An Ohio State University study suggests the average first year does gain weight, but estimated that they usually pack on 3-5 lbs., not 15. On a larger scale, however, the name is more sensible. Over the course of a male’s college education, he will likely gain 11-13 lbs. A female may expect to graduate 7-9 lbs. heavier. Certainly a portion of this weight gain is natural. But do not make the commonplace mistake of assuming your high school vitality is eternal. This mindset’s consequences can be real and disconcerting.

Many first years are sucked in by the wonderful world of independence, and consistent exercise becomes collateral damage in their efforts to build social credibility while simultaneously sustaining a passable GPA. Obviously, developing friendships and a quality school work ethic are both monumentally important endeavors. But you should not permit your body’s well-being to deteriorate in your quest to dominate the Trinity landscape. The people who struggle most with unwelcomed weight gain are often people who played a sport in high school, thereby engaging in what most college students would describe as frequent, high-level exercise. Maybe you did not play a sport or exercise much in

Lots of work, minimized reward Student-athletes share their thoughts on the struggles of a Division III lifestyle

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Early morning workouts, late nights spent studying, aching muscles-- the trials and tribulations of student athletes.

Although the issues that student athletes face know no end, they vary greatly from division to division. People outside of the athletic spectrum may assume each college athlete’s lifestyle is the same, but according to Trinity student athletes, the would say that is not the case. Division III life, particularly at a school like Trinity, is a different kind of animal.

There are some key differences between Division I and II and Division III, but perhaps the most scrutinized one is the fact that Division III athletes receive no athletic scholarship money. To dedicate 30 to 40 hours a week to a sport with little financial incentive is certainly trying at times. On top of receiving no scholarship money and practicing such a heavy amount, the academic rigors of many private Division III schools demands a large amount of time and effort as well. Trinity is ranked as the top private school in the western region of the country, per U.S. News and World report. Athletes have therefore had a difficult time finding classes that do not require hours of homework.

“The most challenging part is definitely trying to find a balance,” said Jordan Leeper, senior women’s soccer player.

“I just feel like I have to work harder here than at other schools, so I guess that would be the challenging part. I

high school, instead relying on that ridiculous metabolism of yours. Maybe you are confident that same metabolism will perpetuate your slim figure as you enter a brave new world.

Good luck.

Now, for many there is not enough time to exercise at the consistent rate high school offered, while leading the average life of a college student. By no means should this dissuade you from preemptively determining a plan of attack to combat potential weight gain.

There are several economical ways to stave off the Freshman 15. Firstly, start early. A typical freshman mistake is waiting until after the effects of their newfound autonomy have begun to show, to begin to exercise. A wise man, perhaps Confucius, once said it is much easier to maintain weight than to lose it. Bearing this in mind, you should build exercise time into your schedule from the school year’s inception. Whether this means hitting the stationary bike a few times a week, afternoon jogging in the sweltering San Antonio sun every other day or pumping iron after class, cultivating a routine from Day 1 will greatly help your cause.

For more sport-minded people, a great way to stay

can’t really BS a paper. You have to really try if you want to do well, and trying to do that while also playing sports is not the easiest thing in the world.”

Although some athletes have found the balances is hard to maintain, others have been able to use time management to find a quality balance. Haley McFadden, a junior Cross Country runner, says that she’s achieved this balance by using the right mindset and being realistic with herself.

“Usually I just have to get used to the idea that I won’t actually have any free time, because when you have two practices a day and your taking 15 plus hours you don’t get the luxury of getting free time to relax you have to always be doing something to stay on top,” said McFadden.

Another thing that student athletes have found helpful for success is the understanding and respect that professors at Trinity have for them. They say mutual respect translates to a friendly and open line of communication, which is necessary when missing class due to competition.

First year students work to earn their keep in the classroom, but one should not forget about earning their keep on the field as well. Kevin Flores, senior baseball player, said NCAA athletics can be a mental strain.

“I would tell the incoming freshmen to go to all of the practices and workouts, even if they’re not mandatory, and to play their hardest every day at the field pre-season. Also, I would tell them to take the coach’s advice because they love coachable players.” Flores says that worrying about impressing a coach could psych players out when it reaches the point of changing their approach. “So many freshmen worry about what the coaches say so much so that they start to think about their game too much and change how they play. The most important thing is to remember that you have been playing this game for most of your life, and you should know your style of play better than anyone,” Flores said.

These returning athletes agree that a potential rigorous schedule is something Division III athletes must grasp.

“Definitely be ready to go to work,” Leeper said. “I came in and only took 12 hours with starting school and soccer my first year and it was still extremely hard. It only got more challenging from there, and I realized that I really needed to step it up. Definitely be ready to put your foot down and get stuff done.”

active is through the intramurals, club and pick-up scene.

While the scene can leave something desired for the more competitive among you, it remains a valuable tool, providing ample opportunities to meet like-minded classmates. Emails detailing intramural seasons will be disseminated throughout the year, club teams searching for members set up shop at New Student Orientation events, while the pick-up scene presents a less structured, but equally useful, chance to stay in shape. Popular intramural sports are soccer, flag football and basketball, while available club sports for guys and girls include volleyball, tennis, ultimate and lacrosse. Pick-up basketball is relatively common, plus there are racquetball courts and an intramural field at your disposal during Trinity-licensed hours. Basically, you have no excuse not to investigate these extensive options, especially due to it being a heart healthy place to cast your social net.

Finally, a platitudinous piece of advice. Eat as well as you can manage. Evade the Mabee temptations, such as constant soda guzzling, cookies and ice cream every evening, and french fries with every lunch. You cannot control Mabee’s meal of the day, but for the sake of your long-term health, control how you supplement each meal.

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Cross country athletes will have their first meet on September 1st, a Thursday.

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Organized athletics for the non-athletes Varsity sports not for everyone; other options available Varsity athletics can be a big time commitment, and can put stress on students trying to balance a rigorous academic career.

Oftentimes, even

BY HALEY MCFADDEN those who love sports SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR playing or staying active choose to opt out.

Luckily for these student there are other options that allow them to pursue an activity without the huge commitment of a varsity sport.

One option for these students is intramural sports, where teams only compete within the Trinity community. The fall intramural sports include 3-on-3 and CoRec basketball, flag football, indoor soccer, racquetball, and sand volleyball. Typically there are both A and B leagues. Any Trinity student can join intramurals as a Free Agent, or start their own team. Since competitions happen only within Trinity, students know their games will be close by, and they will play with friends and colleagues. Intramural games and tournaments also have a less professional atmosphere, and are made to be more of a way to have fun than a serious competition.

This could be frustrating to some but beneficial for those who are just looking for a way to have fun and blow off some steam.

If you’re looking for a higher level of competition than what intramurals offer,

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Sand volleyball is one of the many options available to students in search of non-official athletic endeavors.

Check out the intramural website, and be on the lookout for Caroline Keener emails if you are interested.

club sports are another option. Club sports are teams that compete outside of the Trinity community, and include lacrosse, volleyball, equestrian sports, ultimate frisbee, tennis, trap and skeet, and soccer. The Trinity athletics website describes club sports as what fills the space between an intramural sport and intercollegiate athletics. In addition to just athletic achievements, students

involved in club sports are expected to learn about public relationships, scheduling, organization and budgeting as many of these teams are both created and run by the athletes.

Club sports are a larger commitment than intramurals, and require students to be more willing to travel to compete. While this can be a stress on the student to balance

academics and sports, it also allows students to get to play against different schools with varying skill levels, and can help players further grow in their sport.

For students who feel like there is a sport missing and believe that they could take on the responsibility of starting up a new team, there is an option to form a new club sport. For those interested in doing this, the first requirement is a minimum of 10 team members who are willing to commit to being on the team, and be familiar with the information in the club sports handbook, which can be found along with further information on starting and joining a team at the Trinity Tigers website. While this may seem like a risky undertaking, the risk and time spent forming a new team sport can pay off. The men’s lacrosse team is a great example, as it was started only recently and has already enjoyed great success.

Joining a team sport is not for everyone.

For those who wish to either partake in a sport that is not a team activity, such as yoga or weight training, or just want to give an activity a try, Trinity’s many physical activity classes offer another option. These one-credit classes meet two to three days a week and allow students to try an activity in a controlled environment with teachers who will help them develop their skills.

Physical education classes include aerobic dance, body pump, intro swimming, yoga, trap and skeet and many more. All Trinity students are required to take a physical activity class at some point, so students can get class credit and fulfill one of the Pathways requirements while staying healthy and relieving stress. A full list of the open physical education classes for the fall semester can be found on a student’s TigerPAWS under the “Search for Sections” option.

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Welcome Week Schedule 2016 Monday, August 22 Student Involvement Fair & Tiger Takeover Coates Esplanade and Miller Fountain 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, August 23 SPB Welcome Week Film Captain America: Civil War Mabee Dining Hall 9:00 p.m.

Wednesday, August 24.

Reading TUgether Keynote Lecture: "Salt, Sugar, Fat" Laurie Auditorium 7:00 p.m

Thursday, August 25 SPB Welcome Week Comedian Ronnie Jordan Laurie Auditorium 9:00 p.m.

Friday, August 26 Hallympics Opening Ceremony Lower Campus Gazebo (Across from Witt Center) 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, August 27 Residential Life Hallympics Intramural Field 9:00 a.m.

Saturday, August 27 Doors open: 7:30 p.m.

SPB Welcome Week Concert 3LAU, Robert DeLong, Patrick Baker Prassel Lawn