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Freshman class shrinks in size but grows in diversity
Class of 2017 shows an increase in countries and states represtented by Sonam James
News Reporter Trinity University welcomed a �irst-year class of nearly 550 students on August 22 for Move-In Day. The freshman class boasts a wide variety of students representing 35 different states and 34 countries. Although the class size is smaller than the previous class of over 600 students, the class of 2017 is incredibly diverse. Compared to the last class, the �irst years represent more countries and states. “We continue the racial diversity of our students. The percentage of historically underrepresented students for all entering students is 41%,” said Christopher Ellertson, associate vice president for enrollment and student retention. “We have more students from historically underrepresented groups. We have more students that are international.” Out of the �irst-year student population, 33% are from out of state. Out of those, 10% are international
students. Of the out of state students, over 23% are Latino. Populations that have been historically underrepresented have also increased. Andres Arredondo, assistant director of admissions, said that the effort Texas has made in allocating grant funds for speci�ic programs has helped to increase diversity.
“It’s really wonderful to see how the composition of the classes has changed.” Christopher Ellertson Associate Vice President for Enrollment and Student Retention
“It’s really wonderful to see how the composition of the classes has changed,” Ellertson said. A large portion of the out of state students come from the West and Southwest. The top �ive states for out of state students are California, Colorado, Oregon, Arizona and New Mexico. “We have more students from California. I think that we will
photo by Megan McLaughlin As part of international student orientation, Trinity students from various countries met with members of the O-Team and other students for a pool party at the outdoor pool Tuesday evening. Trinity’s newest first-year class boasts students from 34 different countries.
very likely see more students from California over the course of the next couple of years. We’d like to see maybe close to forty-�ive students from California. Last year we had nineteen,” Ellerston said.
As for in-state students, most students come from the Houston area. “In Texas, we still have a lot of students and Houston would be our number one area,” Ellerston said.
International students also make up a crucial part of the first year student body by providing diversity.
effort,” Grady said. “Myself, Briana McGlamory and Becca Bovio all worked together to bring a musical act to Trinity that people knew and would start the year off on an optimistic note.” Bowling for Soup, a wellknown band among many college-aged students, received a positive response considering its popularity and history in performances.
rock’ oriented show, which would create an environment where students can dance around, sing loudly and put their hands up,” Grady said. According to Bovio, SPB has a Facebook page on which they are releasing trivia questions that students have the ability to answer. If they answer correctly, they win a meet-and-greet with Bowling for Soup before the performance. The opening bands, The Well Reds and Green River Ordinance, are two groups that SPB felt would not only be a joy to listen to, but would also introduce students to a different sound. “The Well Reds are an SPB favorite,” said Grady. “Many of our staff members listen to them and really appreciate their work. We thought that this concert would be a great opportunity for us to expose them to the Trinity community and bring an indie feel to this year’s Welcome Week concert. Green River Ordinance is another name often heard
when the SPB staff members are planning events. We chose them for their artistic, country appeal.” The Wells Red originated in Atlanta and was founded in 2008 by a group of four men who consider their music “sophisticated alternative poprock,” according to the band’s Facebook page. The band has performed with Minus the Bear, Parachute, Hot Chelle Rae and Automatic Loveletter. Green River Ordinance, a band originating from Fort Worth, Texas, was founded in 2000 by �ive men, and by 2005 started touring. GRO has had songs on popular television shows, such as “So You Think You Can Dance” and “The Hills,” and toured with Goo Goo Dolls, Collective Soul, Switchfoot and Train, among others. “We have played a good amount of universities in our history as a band,” said GRO’s lead vocalist Josh Jenkins.
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Bowling for Soup headlines Welcome Week concert Bowling for Soup will be performing at the end of Welcome Week with The Well Reds and Green River Ordinance by Aynav Leibowitz
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The Student Programming Board, a student-run organization sponsored by Trinity University that coordinates on-campus events, has booked 2003 Grammy Award nominee Bowling for Soup along with two opening bands, The Well Reds and Green River Ordinance, for the Welcome Week concert. “The concerts were started in the early 2000’s, approximately 2002, when students wanted Pat Green to come perform,” said coordinator for student programs Becca Bovio. “After the Pat Green
concert occurred, CCI (Campus & Community Involvement), and now SPB, took over responsibility for planning the concert each year. It is now a loved tradition on campus, one that we intend to keep up for years to come.” In order to contact bands for Welcome Week, CCI and SPB use a third-party agent who �igures out a list of bands that are available at the correct dates and fall into the budget, Bovio explained. “This year, we had made offers to several bands who were unable to come due to availability issues,” Bovio said. “Bowling for Soup was somewhat of a wild card that happened to work out well. Because we were able to get them for such a great deal, we were able to bring on two additional bands, Green River Ordinance and The Well Reds.” According to associate director of concerts for SPB, sophomore Eliza Grady, choosing the bands was not a dif�icult task. “When it came to picking the bands, it was completely a team
“We really liked how Bowling for Soup would prove a ‘comedy rock’ oriented show.” Eliza Grady
Associate Director of Concerts for the Student Programming Board “We really liked how Bowling for Soup would provide a ‘comedy
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U.S. Highway 281 from Donella Drive to Loop 1604 will be closed today from 9 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday. The closure is allowing crews to fix the damage caused by a southbound 18-wheeler that ran into the Henderson Pass bridge on Aug. 14. The truck was pulling a raised dump truck trailer, and it was the raised trailer that slammed into the beam, tearing chunks away. Traffic will be shut down in both north and southbound lanes. mysanantonio.com
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An office worker disarmed a 20-yearold man named Michael Brandon Hill after Hill entered an Atlanta area school carrying 500 rounds of ammunition. Hill walked into Ronald E. McNair Discovery Learning Academy Wednesday afternoon and told workers in the front office to alert police and media to his presence. When police arrived, Hill opened fire, but school worker Antoinette Tuff talked him out of further violence. He was arrested on charges of aggravated assault on a police officer, terroristic threats and possession of a firearm. cnn.com
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Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, presidentelect of the West African country of Mali, spoke Wednesday of his dedication to national reconciliation. Keita stressed his desire to bring peace to a nation hit hard by rebellion and Islamic insurgency. Northern Mali in particular was the sight of violence and tension in early 2012. An insurgency and a rebellion by ethnic Tuaregs caused tension in the region. The tension is rapidly becoming one of the nation’s largest peace challenges as reprisal attacks start to occur. Such attacks target citizens suspected of aiding rebels and jihadists.
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Photo by Anh-Viet Dinh In the midst of the construction happening all over upper campus, specifically the million dollar construction of the Center for Science and Innovation and the rennovation of several surrounding buildings, not to mention the fire marshall-mandated expansion of the sidewalk leading to CSI, there are still scenes of serenity. One such scene was caputered by the Trinitonian’s photo editor Wednesday evening. Miller Fountian, short for Eugenia Miller Fountian, was added to Trinity’s campus during a period of expansion between 1964 and 1968. This expansion period also saw the develop of the T. Frank Murchison Memorial Tower, Margarite B. Parker Chapel, and Ruth Taylor Theatre, among other buildings. Today, Miller Fountian is a great spot for students to relax between or after class.
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Counseling services survey finds that mental health influences academics; stress, relationships affect mental health February 2013 survey compares Trinity to the national average
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In a health and wellness survey distributed to 340 students in 26 classrooms, Counseling Services found that the percentage of Trinity students reporting academic interference due to negative emotional environments was 2-3 times the national average. The 2012 National College Health Assessment was used for evaluation. Trinity’s survey, with a response rate of over 80 percent, asked students about mental health over the fall 2012 semester. The twopage anonymous questionnaire determined that stress, the Internet, relationships and anxiety were the major detriments to a student’s academics. Richard Reams, associate director of Counseling Services, was pleased with the level of participation since the previous survey circulated five years ago. “Our numbers are slightly larger than the national rate,” Reams said, “although their assessment looked at a span of 12 months instead of a semester.”
Other factors shaping academic performance were alcohol use, concern for another person and depression. In an article slated to appear in an August 29 e-newsletter to students, Reams acknowledges that “life can interfere” for a sizeable portion of Trinity undergrads. The chief negative factor was stress, affecting 62.5 percent of students. Second was 39.6 percent with the Internet and video games providing a distraction, and third was a relationship issue with 35.6 percent. The national average was significantly lower in each of these categories. A second question asked students if they had ever felt a certain emotion, including anger, hopelessness, anxiety, sadness, loneliness and/or being overwhelmed. Anger was lowest on the list with 19.5 percent while being overwhelmed ranked highest with 80 percent. While Counseling Services is a short term option, Reams encourages students to stop by and has also seen a recent rise in the number of visitors over the past three years. He attributes this to a variety of factors. “Perhaps it is a reduction in the stigma surrounding mental health,” Reams said. “It could
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also deal with the economy, with students stressed about their financial status or future.” Avantika Krishna, a junior, helped sponsor the first Mental Health Week at Trinity this past April through Trinity Progressives, of which she is a member. Krishna also discussed the stigma surrounding mental illness and looks to continue MHW in the future. “Awareness and acceptance of mental health is an issue that is neither discussed enough nor treated enough given its prevalence in our society, especially on college campuses,” Krishna said in an email correspondence. “Trinity is no exception.” While factors vary depending on the student, Counseling Services can recommend a variety of tips to stay mentally healthy. These suggestions are labeled as self-care practices. Counselors recommend adequate sleep, avoidance of drinking to excess or use of recreational drugs, proper level of exercise, balanced nutrition and a solid relationship with at least one supportive friend. Kristin Eisenhauer, senior psychologist in Counseling Services, said no one should suffer alone and that you should “reach out and get help” from a
friend, professor or someone you trust. “Withdrawal and isolation are the hallmarks of mental illness, so it is important to talk with others and engage in group activities and environments,” Eisenhauer said. If the time comes that a student recognizes mental health symptoms in a friend or roommate, Reams says a student should express care, describe what they have seen or heard to the friend, invite that person to talk openly and encourage them to get the support they need. “Even if that means walking with them to Counseling Services that can make a difference,” Reams said. In his article to be published in the online Student Health 101, Reams gives further advice on how to deal with the seven factors listed in the survey. Links take the user to further information on how to cope with each of these issues. Counseling Services employs three psychologists and is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday in room 215 of the Coates University Center, above the bookstore. The phone number is 210-9997411. Counseling Services can be found online at www.trinity. edu/counseling.
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Residential Life welcomes new first year coordinator Trinity alum returns in a different role by Carlos Anchondo NEWS REPORTER Rachel Boaz joins the ranks of Residential Life as a coordinator in the first year area. Former coordinator Christie Englade left her post in sophomore college, causing a vacancy within the department. Boaz will serve as one of two coordinators for incoming first years.
“She...understands what it means to be on Res. Life and is a wonderful addition to our staff.” Paige Roth
Returning Residential Life Staff Member
Boaz graduated in May 2013 from the University of Oklahoma with a masters of education in adult and higher education with an emphasis on student affairs. She discovered the position through the Trinity web page and with the assistance of the human resources office, where it was also advertised. Although the time frame between graduation and her recruitment to Trinity was brief, Boaz is ready to meet and interact with new students. “I’m very excited to get to know them,” Boaz said. “I have the pleasure to oversee
Photo by Megan McLaughlin New Residential Life Coordinator Rachel Boaz speaks with sophomore Miller RM Chaz Davis over lunch at Mabee Dining Hall.
sixteen awesome resident mentors this year.” Resident mentor Paige Roth anticipates working closely with Boaz and discovering her professional style. “She’s a Trinity grad and she’s very acquainted with the community,” Roth said. “She cares a lot about the students and campus life. Her enthusiasm shines through in all of our meetings. She
hit the ground running, is an excellent leader and understands what it means to be on Res. Life and is a wonderful addition to our staff.” An additional factor in her return to Trinity was her experience here as an undergraduate. Boaz graduated in 2010 with a degree in comparative international political science and a minor in music.
“I lived in Winn my first year at Trinity. I found Trinity after my older sister looked at Trinity and decided to go elsewhere,” Boaz said. “I later became an RM here and that’s when I got to know Wanda Olson.” Olson, director of Residential Life, remembers Boaz from her time at Trinity and talked about the changes within Res. Life through email.
“The only restructuring that occurred was moving Andrew Hoing to be the Residential Life Coordinator (RLC) for Sophomore College. Last year he was one of the two RLCs for the first-year area,” Olson said. A self-described “talker,” Boaz remembers meeting one of her best friends at Trinity during the Tower Climb during Welcome Week. The two did not live in the same dorm but met randomly in line. Later, as seniors, they chose to participate in the Tower Climb together. “It was great,” said Boaz, “because sharing in that tradition is an essential part of what I believe Trinity to be. We were fortunate to experience those moments with each other.” Trinity welcomes firstyears to campus with Move-In Day today, Playfair tomorrow and both the Tower Climb and All-Campus picnic on Tuesday, Aug. 27. As students begin their own relationships with Trinity, Boaz has the following advice to offer. “Do not be afraid to explore different organizations. You never know what you might enjoy,” said Boaz. “If it sounds interesting, try it out.”
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The countries represented by out of country students include: Colombia, China, Tanzania, Taiwan, India, Ecuador, Honduras and Mexico. “For us, the two major markets, and they’re broadly defined, would be Latin America and Asia,” said Eric Maloof, director of international admission. There has also been an increase in students from Mexico. “Mexico saw the biggest year-to-year growth this year,” Maloof said. Countries that were not represented in the past student body are represented in the first year class. New countries represented in the student body are Cyprus, Sweden and Romania. “This year’s class has great representation. We feel very comfortable given our current applicant pool. It’s more diverse within the international student population,” said Maloof. Overall, the class of 2017 displays the trend of increased diversity at Trinity. “I think it’s more heterogenous than in the past. We have some very talented students as we always get,” said Steve Bachrach, freshman class marshal and chemistry professor.
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Smaller first year class affects Residential Life staff and dorm life by Sonam James and Aynav Leibowitz NEWS REPORTERS Residential Life has had to make adjustments for the 539 confirmed first year students after having 615 join Trinity’s campus last year. Yet the size of Res Life’s staff did not shrink from its 2013 amount of 56. To make up for the fewer first-year students, the upperclassmen will have more Hall Managers and Resident Advisors than in years past. “In McFarlin, instead of having one hall manager position, we have two,” said assistant director for residential education Melissa Flowers. “Those were the places where the hall managers used to have hundreds of residents. This will provide a better opportunity for them to get in touch with their residents and provide resources to offer them.” Since there are 76 fewer students to place in dorms, McLean will only house juniors and seniors, whereas in past years there has been one floor for first years.
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Construction continues on uppper campus in the vicinity of the Elizabeth Huth Coates University Library and the area surrounding the science buildings. First years and returning students are reminded that the only route to the Chapman building is around the construction site.
“A few more HMs is really a benefit to us,” said Flowers. “We also have a few more RAs who work with the sophomores.”
“A few more HMs is really a benefit to us.” Harrison Graham Returning Residential Life Staff Member
An HM’s role is different than an RM or RA since juniors and seniors tend to be more independent and understanding of the university’s policies. An HM’s job is to oversee “functionability” of a hall, explained senior and HM Harrison Graham. “We basically get information from the school to many of the seniors about graduation, resume workshop, and things like that,” said Graham. “I try to maintain a safe place for students to live and build a respected community.”
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Welcome Week concert features multiple bands • continued from Page 1 “We enjoy getting to experience the diverse college atmosphere.” Sean Kingston, a reggaeesque artist, headlined last year’s Welcome Week concert, but SPB wanted to try out a different sound. “We are so ecstatic to have these three bands coming to our campus and know there will be something for everyone to enjoy and rock out to,” Grady said. Leading up to the three musical performances, SPB has organized a Feature at the Fountain at 9 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26, a poster sale from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 2830, and a performance from comedian Ron G at 9 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 29. “SPB and CCI are glad to see and hear positive feedback about this ‘throwback-themed’ concert,” Bovio said. “We really hope students of all years will come down for the event.” Bowling for Soup, Green River Ordinance and The Well Reds will be performing at 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30.
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The Class Marshals and Alumni Sponsors are pleased to Welcome Back: Dr. Steven Bachrach Class Marshal
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Guest Column Harrison Graham, RM
Welcome to Trinity University, you saucy first years. At some point, every one of us has been in your shoes. You were top dog at your previous institutions, and now you are starting over. Trinity is definitely not the largest college around, but coming to a new campus is still intimidating and there are definitely a few bits of information that you need to know to ensure your academic and social success. I am here to get you started along that journey. Your professors care deeply about your learning. If you have any questions they would love to help you during their office hours. Face-to-face contact shows the professor that you are investing in your education. Making friends is easy. College kids are like bears; if you feed them, they will come back. If you want them to leave, just spray them with mace. Dean Tuttle’s blog is full of great information. It is well known that the Queen of England refers to his blog for inspiration. Your high school letterman jackets make you look like an assclown.
This is a difficult but amazing institution; your high school study habits are most likely not going to result in the same grades they used to. It is better to over-study for your first tests and then adjust accordingly for round two. Barricade yourself in your closet on your birthday like zombies are trying to eat you. Trust me… just do it. Parties: If you choose to drink at a party, plan ahead and find a designated driver or DD, not a designated drunk driver, DDD. College is a great time to experiment and discover who you are. I challenge you to take smart risks and open your mind to new ways of thinking. Tigerbucks are real US dollars. Spend them wisely, this is not Monopoly. If you find yourself doing nothing on a Saturday night, go to the Skyline Room with a friend, a date or a cat. When I was entering my first year at Trinity, my father told me to slow down and enjoy the little aspects of college life. He told me to enjoy the freedom, the dorm life, campus food and even a failed quiz. He told me to focus on every detail and cherish them. I encourage you to appreciate these moments in your life and try to slow time down. Your stint here at Trinity is short. These four years (five for me), will provide you with stories, laughter, tears and friends for the rest of your life. Stay as long as you can, and never leave. Harrison Graham is a senior majoring in enginering science.
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EDITORIAL
Notice: This is not advice It’s hard to say something new and inspiring about starting college in a newspaper that is already filled with articles that list tips for making college a blast. Not only is the Trinitonian filled with such tips, but you, the class of 2017, have also undoubtedly spent the summer under tip-attack by well meaning friends and family who are bent on assuring you that college will be the time of your life. In the face of such redundancy, what is there left to say? Well, let’s take a quick break and stop talking about you guys. We’ll go ahead and give you a bit of background on the Trinitonian itself. We are a student-run newspaper published every Friday, save for holidays. We started in 1888 as a literary magazine known as the Trinity Exponent, and we have grown and refined ourselves in the years in between. The Trinitonian is more than a bunch of college kids hanging out in a basement trying to be clever (although, admittedly that is a lot of it). We are a business that requires time and effort to stay afloat. Nearly 75% of our revenue comes from our ad staff convincing local businesses and on campus groups to place advertisements in the paper. The Board of Campus Publications, an eight-member group comprised of Trinity students and faculty, keeps us on the straight and narrow. They make sure we aren’t disregarding our journalistic principles. However, while the ad staff and the Pub Board provide two very important things—it doesn’t get much more important than money and standards when you’re running a business—it is all of you who provide the most important aspect of the Trinitonian: the content. You see, we write about the things you guys want to read about. We bring you the news you need to know about. We try to stay relevant and on top of things, but every now and again, a subject or story slips through the cracks. That being said, let us know how you think we’re doing. Write a letter to the editor—mail or email. Tweet at us. Hit us up on Facebook. Shoot us a text. Send us a pigeon. Use that cool fire pit in front of Murchison and smoke signal us. We want and need to hear from you. More to the point, you’re finally at the stage where you have total control of your life. If you don’t like what’s happening, change it. Now, it might seem like we aren’t just talking about the Trinitonian any more, and that would be because we aren’t just talking about the Trinitonian any more. We are about to offer you the same advice everyone has given you. Hopefully the 500th time will really drive it home. Make college yours. Take the classes that interest you. Join the clubs that sound like fun. Attend all the fairs and activities Res Life planned for you. Some will be kind of lame (sorry, Res Life), but eventually you’ll meet someone or join an activity or team that will make all the awkward small talk worth it. And, in the whirlwind of your first college semester, remember that the Trinitonian will sit on the racks every Friday morning, ready and willing to ground you with a story about the latest curriculum develops (exciting, we know), the coolest work being done by professors and students (it’s really cool, trust us) and the best restaurants and hang outs in town (we have our pens on the pulse of the city). If, by some miracle, you find nothing in the whirlwind to interest you, we are looking to hire two more reporters, so get that smoke signal ready.
Broaden your horizons and get involved in San Antonio Guest Column
Jacob Tingle, Professor Greetings, Class of 2017! A short 22 years ago, my father helped me move in to Herndon first. Though it’s been a few days (ahem) since I moved to Trinity for the first time, the experience still resonates. It is with that perspective that I offer some thoughts on how to get the most from your Trinity experience. One of the great things about being a college student is having the ability to broaden your horizons. Back in high school
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(oh so long ago!), the days were totally structured. Your day started at the same time as everyone else’s, everyone’s course load was similar, and you were all from the same place. Basically, up to this point in your life, your day-to-day choices have been pretty limited and prescriptive.
“Part of personal growth is recognizing that the entire world doesn’t revolve around you. ”
College life, on the other hand, is filled with choices YOU get to make. You’ll make some
good decisions along the way; you’ll make some bad decisions along the way. Either way, those decisions should help you grow to become a more complete person. One easy choice you can make is to explore your surroundings. Just where is that Java City? The outdoor pool? Wait, there’s a Taco Taco on campus!?! Go to the Bell Center to exercise and catch a volleyball game. Head to McGinlay Field to watch outstanding men’s and women’s soccer. Get off your couch and go support the Tigers on the gridiron. But, don’t limit your exploration to campus confines. San Antonio is an amazing city! Get out and discover: take in the farmer’s market at Pearl Brewery, ride a bike down the Mission River Reach, explore King William, utilize the student
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“You’ll make some good decisions along the way; you’ll make some bad decisions along the way. Either way, those decisions should help you grow to become a more complete person.” discounts at the San Antonio Museum of Art and the McNay. Go see a professional sports team play. Everyone knows about the Spurs, but the AHL’s Rampage, NASL’s Scorpions, WNBA’s Silver Stars and Texas
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League’s Missions are all here too. And if you can be here during Winter Break, you’d be CRAZY to miss the Valero Alamo Bowl. The bowl now features top ranked teams from the Big 12 and Pac 12 and has become one of the premier events in the city and one of the best bowl games year in and year out. San Antonio has one of the biggest Martin Luther King, Jr., Day marches in the country and there are plenty of Trinitonians who participate. Find someone who goes and take part in something that’s bigger than any of us. Make time to volunteer. Part of personal growth is recognizing that the entire world doesn’t revolve around you.
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Contrary to popular belief Staff Column
Lauren Schroeter I’m sure many of you have either heard of or experienced directly the stereotype of school cafeteria food: the horror, the misery, the greasy nasty pizza substitute. As incoming students, you may have similar notions about Mabee, reinforced by the many claims that the food there ‘isn’t that great.’ Well, you’re wrong, and anyone who tells you that is also wrong. They are so wrong it is classified as a sin. Unknown to many, there was actually an eleventh commandment: that Trinity students should only have the best of cafeterias, and this secret eleventh commandment was followed through to a T. Alright, I’ll admit, the food isn’t the finest cuisine in the world, but I like it, and students still eat there despite their complaints. The food is good and there are a variety of things to
choose from, if you’re picky. The secret is to get there right when they are putting out new food, especially in between the morning and lunch periods. That way, you get to experience the joy of food that hasn’t been sitting out for several hours, and, most importantly, fresh cookies.
“It’s all you can eat. You can sit there for three hours and eat nothing but pizza, cookies and ice cream every single day if you want to.”
What, exactly, is it that makes Mabee so great? Three things: 1) It’s convenient. Firstyear dorms are all located extremely close to Mabee; you barely need to even step out your door and you’re there. 2) You’re paying for it anyway as part of your meal plan, so you might as well enjoy it. After all, you don’t want your money to go to waste, do you? 3) It’s all-you-can-eat. You can sit in there for three hours and eat nothing but pizza,
cookies and ice cream. You can eat pizza, cookies and ice cream every single day if you want to. I personally wouldn’t recommend that, and I’m sure your doctor wouldn’t either, but the choice is still there and that’s what really counts. I myself find that Mabee is an excellent place to study and get work done. I mean, I could just study in the library, but does the library have an all-you-can-eat buffet? I didn’t think so. Silence is such an overrated study tool, I find it is much easier to memorize important information when I have a continuous stream of food entering my mouth. Let me tell you something about Mabee. The food there is hand-crafted by the most wonderful of heaven’s angels and delivered to your plate by a unicorn-drawn chariot. You think I’m joking, but how else can you explain the unicorn hair and angel feathers I found outside? The Mabee staff is composed of many great people whom I respect and appreciate very much. I hope you come to respect and appreciate them as much as I do. Lauren Schroeter is a junior majoring in Geology and Religion
Pursue your passions • continued from page 7 Of course there are other decisions you get to make, on a daily basis, that have a significant impact on your Trinity experience. Take full advantage of the common curriculum. As an alumnus of Trinity’s communication and religion departments, I can tell you that the critical thinking and writing skills you can develop at Trinity will serve you well. But like everything else, the choice is yours. You’ll get out of your classes what you put in. Another tip I wish I’d known back in August 1991: Go to office hours. Get to know your professors. We are here because we WANT to interact with students. Help us help you. Stop by Career Services. The amazing staff has much to offer and it is never too early to start thinking about that summer internship or job experience. Take that risk and pursue your
passion. You never know where it might lead. I could go on and on (I am a college professor, after all), but my word limit is drawing near. So, I end with this: Get out of your dorm rooms and break free from your comfort zone.
“College life presents you with tons of opportunities and options. Dip your toes in the water and uncover the greatness of a life well-lived.”
College life presents you with tons of opportunities and options. Dip your toes in the water and uncover the greatness of a life well lived!
Jacob Tingle is an assistant professor in the Business Administration Department and the Director of the Sport Management Minor.
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AUG.22.2013
First-year problems from a first year Guest Column
Guest Column Justin Adler First off, I hope that you all had a wonderful summer and you are all having a relatively easy adjustment from high school to college. I want to congratulate and commend you all for choosing to attend Trinity University over the next four years. Just so you know, Trinity has been nationally recognized as the number one University in the West by the US News World & Reports. Trinity has also been recognized as a top 100 Private University in America by Forbes, once recognized as the university with the best dorm rooms according to the Princeton Review. Trust me, as a rising senior: Your college experience is going to fly by, so make sure to take full advantage of all that Trinity has to offer. My name is Justin Adler and I am this year’s student body president. As I mentioned earlier, I am a rising senior from Sarasota, Florida. The best piece of advice that I can give you all is to get involved. Trinity offers hundreds of unique ways to get involved on and off campus. For example, I have been blessed to be involved in a large variety of different organizations during my first three years on campus. Other than being president of the student body, I am vice president of my fraternity, a member of Trinity’s Distinguished Representatives, program assistant for the intramural program and a former member of the football team, just to name a few. Get involved as soon as you can. Don’t be afraid to try something that interests you. Another awesome thing about Trinity is being able to choose from such an eclectic group of classes. You can find a class to meet any interest you have. For example, I took an intro to theatre class my freshman year. While I had no background at all in theatre, it ended up being one of my favorite classes that I have taken at Trinity. If any of you ever have any questions, suggestions, need some help or just want someone to talk to, don’t be afraid to reach out to me. Enjoy your New Student Orientation. I look forward to meeting you all throughout the upcoming school year. Justin Adler is a senior majoring in Accounting and is president of the Association of Student Representatives.
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Julie Robinson Reality sunk in for me as my parents idled their car in front of the gates of Trinity, threw my backpack out the window and sped off. That was the moment when I officially became a college first year I soon realized that I have bigger issues than choosing between Whataburger and Cane’s. Don’t get me wrong, I have truly enjoyed my first week on campus, especially all of the free WiFi, but these are just my top 10 “transitional difficulties,”
otherwise known as first- year problems. 1. A bad Tiger Card photo: As if I haven’t suffered through enough frizzy-haired, bracefaced yearbook photos, my lack of photogeneity has clearly followed me to Trinity. 2. Forced socialization: This is college, not speed dating. Let me get back to my dorm watching Netflix alone with my pita chips. 3. Remembering people’s names: I have met half of the world’s population in the past week. I can’t even remember my own name now. 4. Getting lost: I got so lost my first day on campus I almost ended up back home in Houston. Nevertheless, I refuse to be that first year carrying a map to class.
5. Walking/sitting alone: I spent the whole summer alone in my room, you’d think I’d be used to it by now.
“Remembering people’s names: I have met half of the world’s population in the past week. I can’t even remember my own name now.”
6. Unlocking my dorm: This is the 21st century. Why are we still using medieval keys to open dorm rooms? On average, it takes me 38 tries to successfully unlock my door.
7. The Stairs: I’ve spent more time face planted on the concrete than anywhere else on campus. Thank you, Cardiac Hill. 8 Laundry: Unless I shrink three and a half feet or loose 92.7% of my body weight, I’m going to have to buy myself a new wardrobe since completing my first load of laundry. 9. The freezer: How does Trinity expect me to store my roommate’s body in such a small freezer? 10. Homesickness: It’s hard to choose what I miss most about home, but I’d have to say it’s either my dog or the walking distance from my house to McDonald’s. Julie Robinson is a first year with an undecided major.
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Allison Smith As the green leaves of summer begin their inevitable change into the auburn colors of fall, new generations of students now enter the campus of Trinity University.
“First years will find that college life possesses many opportunities to find their own little niche.”
Bright-eyed and eager, they begin their new journey— some with set goals and expectations for their future and others with aspirations to achieve new friendships and means of personal recreation. But within many of these fresh-faced young students there grows a hidden, lingering stare of anxiety, a bewilderment that causes them to feel less at ease in this great time of new beginnings. How will I fit in? Where am I supposed to go? How will I establish myself ? Who will I BE?
Such are the questions that many incoming students ask themselves at this time as they begin the task of adjusting themselves to new schedules and routines. Life in college proves to be quite different from that of high school; the opportunities are greater, the people are more diverse, the professors are more engaging, and so on. When I was a first year, I too experienced the niggling anxiety of beginning life anew at college. I wondered where my first year would take me, how I would adjust to the pressure, and how I would change and grow in the process. I found, however, that adjusting can be much easier than one would assume it to be. First years will find that college life possesses many opportunities to find their own little niche. [The depth and breadth of clubs and classes are enormous.] For some, the idea of it might appear intimidating, but when you really get down to it, it only shows that you have the ability to find where you belong and what suits you. Joining a club, attending sports events or even relaxing privately and watching a movie are excellent ways to reduce stress as they serve as periods of mild relief from the constant hard work that a college student must perform. Above all else, it is crucial that incoming students understand that even if they don’t adjust or make friends right away, they are never
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truly alone. All throughout campus, there are people who are ready and willing to listen to your problems. Do not forget that many people have shared the same exact conflicts in the past and understand what you are going through. Students who are suffering from the crippling sensations of homesickness or social anxiety can find their way in time as long as they keep standing tall and believing that their state of apprehension is not permanent.
“And above all else, it is crucial that incoming students understand that even if they don’t adjust or make friends right away, they are never truly alone.
As the school year begins, it is important to take time to relax and drink in the atmosphere, enjoy the ride and understand that everyone is in the same boat. And with each tiny step down the road of adjustment and self-discovery, paths are paved little by little. All we have to do is walk.
Allison Smith is a junior majoring in English.
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How to manage my time and study Abran Oakes Sophomore
How to do my laundry. Frankie Arndt Sophomore
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To start strong academically because it’s the foundation for the next 4 years. Drake Dukes Sophomore
I wish I had known it was OK to get involved on campus so early on.
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I wish that I knew that the academic workload was harder than I expected Khoa Bui Senior
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New Tiger Card system to make it easier to manage account by Allison James
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The Tiger Card office is rolling out a brand new, easy-to-use system for managing your Tiger Card account online. Managemyid.com is now a thing of the past, and students will be using GET to keep track of their account. Students can go to Tigerbucks.com and click on the links provided to sign in to GET. There is also a link available to access the mobile version of GET,
which first year students will be able to access via a QR code given to them in their first-year red ID pouches. “I recommend keeping an eye on their balance, but also where funds are being spent,” said Oralia Carrillo, the system administrator in the Tiger Card office. Carrillo says that there have been problems in the past with charging students incorrectly, but the Tiger Card Office will keep track of their expenses, which will fix that issue. Not only can students keep track of how many Board
point, Bonus Bucks and Tigerbucks are left on their card, but they can also add more Tigerbucks and even check the status of laundry machines. The “Laundry Alert System” on Tigerbucks. com helps students check the status of various washing machines and dryers on campus, and can even alert students when specific machines are done so they don’t forget about their clothing. For students using GET to transfer funds to their Tigerbucks account, that money will then be available
immediately, as opposed to having to wait a full business day if the transfer were made with TouchNet. “Deposits via TouchNet charge a percentage transaction fee, while Tigerbucks.com is free,” Carrillo said. If a student were to somehow lose their Tiger Card, they can set the status of their card as “lost” on Tigerbucks. com. Their card will then go inactive until the student changes the status again, or replaces it at the Tiger Card office. This prevents any funds from getting stolen, as a Tiger Card acts almost like
a debit card, just without a PIN. Another feature available online at Tigerbucks.com is the Pharros Printing System. Students can access various computer lab printers on Trinity’s campus from their own laptop. Then, they can print at that printer from anywhere on campus. The student will have two hours to pick up and pay for the document. The Tiger Card office is sure that students will appreciate this feature for its convenience and accessibility.
Traditionally Trinity: traditions past and present New and old ways students showcase their school spirit by Kenneth Caruthers CAMPUS PULSE EDITOR Trinity University has a rich, storied history, and with that history comes years of unique traditions. Even before the university situated itself on its current campus, students created and participated in several activities that became staples of their time at Trinity. Although the old traditions may not be around anymore, Trinity has embraced new traditions over the years, enriching the time students spend on campus. Here are some old, discontinued traditions (quotations are taken from R. Douglas Brackenridge’s book “Trinity University: A Tale of Three Cities”):
1) Slime Caps
Year tradition began: 1904 A Trinity victory in the annual football series against Austin College “freed the first-year class from wearing slime caps for the remainder of the semester.”
2)Random Matchups
Year tradition began: 1912 To mark the beginning of the new school year, the Trinity faculty hosted a student reception in the administration building. After the formal reception ended, “male and female students were matched up at random. Once they located their partners and the music began, they marched to Drane Hall, the residence hall for women.”
3) Trinity YMCA Stag Roundup
Year tradition began: Unknown Held every fall, this event “attracted large numbers of new and returning male students.
Gathering on the athletic field to play games, they heard student leaders and civic officials encourage membership in the YMCA and participation in other extracurricular activities. In closing ceremonies, students circled a large bonfire and each received a freshly baked pie.”
4) Swing-In and Swing-Out
Year tradition began: 1924 Sponsored by the YMCA, this event welcomed first-year women to campus and partnered them with big sisters who became their unofficial mentors. “The event commenced with a picnic supper on the Drane Hall lawn, followed by a lantern-lighted procession to the gymnasium consisting of big and little sisters and female faculty. There the little sisters were swung in to the club after a brief ritual conducted by the YMCA officers and faculty sponsors. At the close of each year, Trinity women held Swing-
Out, which consisted of a dinner and candle-lighting ceremony to honor graduating seniors.”
5) George Washington Birthday Celebration
Year tradition began: Unknown Trinity senior women observed Washington’s birthday each February by decorating Drane Hall, distributing napkins featuring Washington’s life and character, making speeches and playing games.
6) Founders’ Day
Year tradition began: 1938 Observed on the Saturday closest to April 20, the date Tehuacana was chosen as the campus of Trinity University, “faculty dismissed classes at 9:30 in the morning so that students could attend a program of music and skits led by various campus organizations. The afternoon featured intramural sports events between classes competing
for honors. In the evening, the university community gathered in Getzendaner Park for a picnic supper honoring ex-students and alumni.”
7) Halloween Spook Celebration
Year tradition began: Unknown Because contact between male and female students was limited, Trinity women devised a way to get around the strict rules by dressing up as ghosts at Halloween and attending a party with male students.
8) Sing Song
Year tradition began: 1958 The precursor to the Best of Trinity Spotlight, the first Sing Song was sponsored by the Chi Beta Epsilon sorority in Ruth Taylor Concert Hall. Other sororities and fraternities, such as the Spurs and the Triniteers, competed against one another.
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Pulse An introduction to Trinity’s course registration Tips for handling closed courses, Common Curriculum by Kenneth Caruthers CAMPUS PULSE EDITOR As first years arrive on campus this week, one of the tasks they face is course registration for the fall semester. Although selecting one’s first college courses can be a daunting task, Trinity University takes care to make the process as simple as possible for its new students. “Your first year is the best time to explore a variety of subjects and disciplines. Don’t get stressed if you don’t get into the classes you wanted. It may seem a little overwhelming right now, but you do have time to get all the classes you need,” said junior Shelby Eberlan, a resident mentor. To be considered full time, students must sign up for a minimum of 12 credit hours each semester. It is possible to take more than 12 credit hours, but students generally do not take more than 18 in a semester. “My advice for first-year students would be to sign up for 15 credit hours. That way if you need to drop a class you would
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still be okay,” said junior Nicola Hill. Many courses at Trinity are popular, but it is hard to name one course as the most popular among students. “It’s really interesting how it changes from year to year. You might have a really popular course in a particular department, leading the department to offer an additional section the next year, and it won’t even be able to fill up the first section. It depends on students’ preferences year to year,” said Alfred Rodriguez, university registrar. Although classes are offered throughout the day, some time slots fill up faster than others. Sections that begin at 8:30 a.m., however, are almost always open, as they are perhaps the least popular time slot among students. “All of the mid-morning courses through the lunch hour tend to fill up the quickest, and there are more courses offered at that time than any other. 8:30 classes always have availability,” Rodriguez said. Trinity’s Common Curriculum seeks to lead students toward an understanding of the various branches of human knowledge and experiences. As part of Trinity’s liberal arts education, all students are required
to complete the Common Curriculum, although there are different ways to approach it.
“Your first year is the best time to explore a variety of subjects and disciplines.” Shelby Eberlan
junior and resident mentor
“The sequence in which you take courses depends largely on your prospective major. In some majors, a student can take Common Curriculum courses almost exclusively for the first couple of years and be okay, but in other majors there are courses required as prerequisites for the major that must be taken in a proper sequence. If you load up on too much Common Curriculum, you could get in trouble that way,” Rodriguez said. Some students may feel tempted to get their Common Curriculum courses out of the way as soon as possible, but they should embrace it as a way to explore different subjects they might not have ever imagined studying.
“Take some Common Curriculum to begin with, but don’t feel as though you need to take all of your Common Curriculum in the first year or two. Use the Common Curriculum as an opportunity to explore an area that maybe you hadn’t given too much thought before. There’s such a wide range of courses to choose from being taught by exceptional professors, so a lot of students end up in a major they would have never dreamed themselves being in,” Rodriguez said. While some courses reserve spots specifically for first years, other courses that first years may be interested in might already be closed. However, first years should not let this stop them from trying to get into the course. “If it’s a class that you really want as a first-year student, you should go ahead and sign up for the waitlist. If the class status is showing as closed, it may simply be because nobody has added themselves to a waitlist yet. A class that has availability shows on Tigerpaws with a status of open. When the last student fills the last seat in the class, it changes it to closed,” Rodriguez said. After wait-listing a course, it is extremely important
to constantly check email messages. “A student who signs up for the waitlist should check their email regularly to see if they’ve been added to the class. You only have until midnight of the following day when you receive the email to accept your invitation to join the course,” Rodriguez said. It is important that students keep their classmates in mind and be considerate in their scheduling. “Only get on the waitlist for a course that you would really be interested in taking. Remove yourself from a waitlist if you find other alternatives because you could be keeping another student from being able to join the course,” Rodriguez said. Communication with professors during registration can really help students who are having difficulties getting into a class they are intent on taking, so if students are still on a waitlist for a course when classes start, they should sit in on the first class or two to let the professor know how badly they want to get into the course. “If it’s a course that you are really, really serious about, you should go on the first day, even if you’re not signed up, to let the instructor know you are interested,” Rodriguez said.
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• continued from Page 11 Each organization presented “three songs within a fifteenminute time period, and the Spurs won the first-place trophy with a Christmas theme.”
9) Bermuda Day
Year tradition began: 1961 Instituted back when Trinity had some sort of dress code, Bermuda Day “featured athletic events, an all-campus picnic, and an opportunity for everyone to wear shorts on the upper campus.”
10) Sperm Squad
Year tradition began: 1976 Making its first appearance at homecoming festivities, the goal of the Sperm Squad was “to promote school spirit at football games.” The group stemmed from the Woody Allen movie “Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex But Were Afraid to Ask.” “Students dressed in all white support hose, shorts, T-shirt, hat, and towel. They selected one player on the football team to be their favorite and cheered vociferously anytime he was involved in a play.” Females eventually made their own group called the Ova and “paraded around the track at halftime with antics and gyrations that some spectators found offensive or obscene.” Trinity administrators forced both groups to disband in 1989. Here are some of the most popular current traditions:
1) Tower Climb
Year tradition began: After 1964 Each Trinity student has the opportunity to climb to the top of the tower twice during their time on campus: once at the beginning of the fall semester of their first year and once as a graduating senior. Make sure to wear tennis shoes, as the tower is 166 feet tall, meaning plenty of steps.
Year tradition began: 1986 Originating from Sing Song, Best of Trinity Spotlight showcases the talent of Trinity students with a variety of acts in Laurie Auditorium during Spring Family Weekend.
5) Martin Luther King, Jr., March
Year tradition began: 1987 San Antonio first put on the event in 1987, and every year since then Trinity has made its presence felt with high attendance rates. A guest speaker gives a lecture the following day in Laurie Auditorium.
6) Calvert Ghosts
Year tradition began: 1989 Around Halloween, students covered in white flour, mostly from Calvert Hall, streak around campus in varying degrees of nudity.
7) Northrup Seal
Year tradition began: 2004 Unless a student wants to spend an extra year at Trinity, all necessary precautions should be taken to avoid stepping on the seal outside of Northrup.
serve eggs, bacon, orange juice and other breakfast fixings to hungry students.
10) Magic Stones
Year tradition began: Unknown Although it may be difficult right now with all of the construction, supposedly studying at the Magic Stones in front of the Elizabeth Huth Coates Library will guarantee an A on an upcoming exam.
Top: Students line up to climb to the top of Murchison Tower during the 2012 allcampus picnic. Middle: Members of the Trinity choir perform Christmas music at Vespers 2012. Bottom: A group of students gather around the Magic Stones to study for their courses during Greek Week 2012.
photos by Anh-Viet Dinh
8) Nacho Hour
Year tradition began: 2006 Every Wednesday from 3:33 p.m. to 4:33 p.m., free nachos and aguas frescas are served in the Coates University Center.
9) Midnight Breakfast for Finals
Year tradition began: Unknown Each semester, a free breakfast is held in Mabee Dining Hall the night before finals begin. Faculty and staff are often present to
2) Birthday Fountaining
Year tradition began: 1966 At midnight of a student’s birthday, that student is taken to Miller Fountain, and, depending on how nice the student’s friends are, is either thrown or escorted into the cold water.
3) Vespers and Christmas on Oakmont
Years traditions began: 1967 and 1972, respectively Vespers takes place in Parker Chapel where the choir gives a Christmas performance accompanied by a short service. Following Vespers, students walk over to Oakmont Court and visit the residence of the university president as well as a few other administrators’ homes for free holiday-inspired food and drinks, such as tamales, hot apple cider, pot stickers and various desserts.
Welcome to the 2013-2014 academic year! Trinity University Volunteer Action Community (TUVAC) announces the following leadership position vacancies: ~Director of Finance~ ~Director of Social Media~ ~Director of Special Initiatives~ For more information and to apply, visit www.trinity.edu/tuvac. Online applications must be submitted by 11:55 PM on September 2. Officers will serve for the fall semester. For any questions, e-mail tuvac@trinity.edu
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Class marshal and alumni sponsors set to guide Class of 2017 John and Darcy Collins are first couple to serve as alumni sponsors by Allison James CAMPUS PULSE REPORTER
Every year, the incoming class of first years are assigned an alumni sponsor and class marshal to be there for them every step of the way, from New Student Orientation to senior convocation. The Class of 2017 will have the services of Steven Bachrach, Seemes Distinguished Professor of Chemistry, as their class marshal, and Trinity alumni John and Darcy Collins, ’79, as their alumni sponsors. “I think it is a really interesting program we have here, to provide another resource for students separate from the main stream support,” Bachrach said. Both the class marshal and alumni sponsors will be present at various NSO events,
“So many fail because they don’t get started they don’t go. They don’t overcome the inertia. They don’t begin.” W. Clement Stone
convocation and other events throughout the next four years. John and Darcy Collins happen to be the first couple that will serve as alumni sponsors together. They met as sophomores carpooling to a convention and were married two weeks after graduation. “When you’re married to someone from college, you tend to stay closer to that university,” John Collins said. Alongside his wife, he will help students from the Class of 2017 not only connect with that alumni network, but potentially find jobs, internships and other opportunities. “A lot of it is just being there. Initially to just provide this knowledge that there is an alumni network out there,” John Collins said. “We’re hoping it will make us more approachable to students,” Darcy Collins said. Both the couple and Bachrach urge incoming students to branch out, make friends and build their own community. “I want people to go to parties and have a good time—that’s
photo by Anh-Viet Dinh Class marshal for 2017, Steven Bachrach, will help guide the new first-year students throughout their time at Trinity.
certainly a part of college— but to look out for each other,” Bachrach said. Bachrach wishes to educate students on watching out for each other and staying safe. As the Title IX coordinator for Trinity, Bachrach laments that too many of the sexual
misconduct cases that he had to be involved in could have been prevented if a friend had stepped in. Overall, the couple expressed how much they looked forward to working with the Class of 2017 in the exciting transition from home to college.
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“This is a very wonderful place. They [students] should try to take advantage of everything that we offer. This should be a memorable four years for them that they will be able to reflect upon the rest of their lives,” Bachrach said.
Sunday, August 25 5 p.m. at Parker Chapel Protestant Service (Sanctuary) CSG Mass (Meditation Chapel
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The Christian fellowships of Trinity University invite you to an evening of worship, reflection, and fellowship as you prepare for the upcoming year. Come and be introduced to:
Reformed University Fellowship (RUF)
Catholic Student Group (CSG)
Rev. Stephen Nickle
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Student Movement (UMSM)
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The dos and don’ts of being a college roommate How to cope with a new roommate and develop a solid relationship in a shared living space by Lydia Duncombe MANAGING EDITOR Chances are you have already Facebook-stalked your roommate and made your assumptions about how the school year is going to go. Throw those assumptions out the window. You have no idea how this year will go, and it should be that way. Be open to the idea of living with a complete stranger and embrace it. Chances are it won’t make or break your year, but it will have a big impact. To make sure everything goes well for you, here are some dos and don’ts of living with a new roommate.
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Do communicate. Living in silence can be really awkward. It can also set a very tense environment, which no one needs. Even if you don’t like the person, it’s good to still have conversations with them, however brief they may be.
Don’t be too loud. These conversations shouldn’t consist of you yelling. If you need to say something, just say it (use an inside voice). Being passiveaggressive never works out. Also, if your roommate is trying to study, don’t blare music or the TV. You probably shouldn’t throw ragers in your room, either, if your roommate isn’t a party person. Just be respectful.
Do set boundaries. Respect everyone’s things. If you don’t want your roommate eating your food or borrowing your clothes or using your towels, then just tell them that. The boundaries need to be set early on, especially if you have a serious issue with people touching your stuff.
Don’t be too stingy. Do not freak out if your roommate eats a bag of your goldfish. A give-andtake kind of relationship is much more enjoyable to have than constantly worrying about what you can and cannot touch. Do not freak out about the little things as long as it truly is a give-and-take relationship.
Do give them some alone time. Being around people constantly can be quite maddening, especially if you are doing it for three years (hello, residency requirement), so in order to save the sanity, give each other some time alone in the room to do whatever they may like.
Don’t take advantage of the alone time. As in, don’t sexile your roommate on a regular basis. It is totally understandable to want some alone time with your significant (or non-significant) other, but don’t get crazy. I would say once a week is acceptable. Have some kind of signal just in case, whether that be code words or a sock outside of the door.
Do be clean. You will probably forget, but this is not just your room. Even though your parents are not around to constantly remind you, no one wants to climb over your piles of clothes and trash spewed all over the floor. Smells and bugs are always unwelcome. Don’t puke everywhere. This is obvious with the aforementioned statement, but take this one extremely seriously. Sickness is semiunderstandable; drunkenness is not. You don’t want to clean it up, and your roommate certainly is not going to clean it. My advice: do not get drunk enough to puke, but, if you do, aim for a toilet.
Do make other friends. Your first week, you will probably cling to your roommate. They are essentially your social life jacket. There is nothing wrong with this but you don’t have to be best friends with your roommate. If it happens, then that’s great, but don’t force it.
Sometimes living with your best friend can be a real pain in the ass. Expand your horizons and meet other people. Don’t leave them out. Even though you make new friends, your roommate might not , so be kind. I don’t mean you have to take pity on them, but it would still be nice if you occasionally invited them out to do things with you and your friends. Keep their birthday in mind and do something special for them on that date, like taking them out to dinner off campus.
Do be reasonable. Conflicts are sure to arise in your time living together, so make sure to consider your roommate’s side of the argument. Don’t be passive-aggressive. Post-It note wars are a battle no one is going to win. Talk it out, and, if necessary, consult your resident mentor.
Welcome Week You take the wheel. We’ll be your co-pilot. Sunday, 8/25 1 p.m. Sophomore Class Kick-Off 9 p.m. Coates Caper
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Monday, 8/26 6 p.m. Trinity vs. S.A. Scorpions 9 p.m. Feature at the Fountain “Now You See Me” Tuesday, 8/27 5:15 p.m. Junior Class Kick-Off 5:15 p.m. Senior Happy Hour 6:30 p.m. All-Campus Picnic
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Heidi Lounge Skyline Room Coates Esplanade
Wednesday, 8/28 10:00 — 5:00 Poster Sale (through Friday) 7:00 p.m. Reading TUgether Speaker Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee Thursday, 8/29 7:30 p.m. Residence Hall Meeting 9:00 p.m. Comedian Ron G Friday, 8/30 3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m.
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photo by Anh-Viet Dinh The newly renovated Winn-Witt dorm is almost unrecognizable with the improvements in lighting, floors and fresh paint job. It is so new that even the name of the dorm’s name has been refurbished.
by Maddie Smith A&E Writer Many students are under the impression that college is about academics, experience and building connections for the future. These students are dead wrong. When attending a prestigious university like Trinity, the most important aspect to focus on is, of course, dorm decor. Therefore, I have compiled a few inexpensive but adorable must-haves for the upcoming year to make your suite look absolutely fabulous. Holiday lights: While these can be difficult to
find off-season, holiday lights offer a unique way to brighten up your room. A smart idea is to connect the top corners of your room or line your doors. The best way to find these is to go on Amazon or eBay and order online, as many stores only sell them over the holidays. Shoe boxes: One of the most important details to consider in your dorm room is storage. There’s nothing more embarrassing than just throwing things on your shelves willy-nilly because you haven’t found a way to organize or hide them. Shoe boxes are a cheap way to contain smaller items that you’ll want to be able to find later. One idea is to cover them in wrapping paper so they’ll look cute.
Picture frames: Bringing old pictures to college is a great way of asserting your active social life back at home. To lower the cost, head over to Target and get some plain, wooden frames to decorate all on your own. I personally believe puff paint and glitter look amazing, but it’s your life.
pattern on our walls, removable wallpaper is a definite solution. Simply peel and stick on your walls, doors or drawers and your entire suite will come to life. You’ll find it at most home decor stores and online at chasingpaper.com.
Removable wallpaper: If you’re absolutely sick of the “Fifty Shades of Grey” color
Fabric and cornstarch: For those of you positive go-getters who love a good DIY project, try the fabric and cornstarch technique to cover your walls with quasi wallpaper. Exact instructions can be found on websites like Pinterest, but, basically, you cut out a piece of fabric in the shape of your wall or door and create a paste from cornstarch and water to hold it on. This project is also a great way to show people exactly how
lower campus and upper campus multiple times a day can get very tedious (and sweaty) very quickly. The library offers lockers to be checked out by students for an entire semester. The lockers offer a convenient spot to stash most students’ things. (Contraband is not allowed; we’ve tried.) Lightner has a secret upper floor that is only accessible through the elevator and with a valid student ID. The Tea Room, as it is called, is a lounge with TVs, couches, tables and chairs. It is a great location for all sorts of gatherings. There is even a kitchen and bathroom. McLean and Prassel each feature an outdoor roof element with chairs and a nice view of the city and school-- perfect for romantic nights with a lover, as well as lonely times to cry and think.
Prassel has a breakfast bar in the Atrium that is open for a few hours in the morning and at night. The menu consists of breakfast tacos, cereal, muffins and, most importantly, chocolate chip waffles that must contain some sort of addictive ingredient. Also, you will soon discover that Taco Cabana (or what many Trinity students affectionately refer to as Taco C) will become an important staple of your diet since the food is delicious and it is open 24-hours. If you show your Tigercard, they will take 20% off and therefore, save literally hundreds of dollars during your college career. Computer labs around school are usually full with people studying or people pretending to study. The second floor of Coates has a computer lab in a secluded corner that, for some reason or another, is usually
Washi tape: Straight from Pinterest, washi tape is basically thick, decorative duct tape. In a dorm room, it looks really nice as a liner for the outside of shelves and drawers. It is sold at Walmart, but for a real plethora of designs, your best bet is online.
talented and engaging you and your DIY projects are.
Electric tea lights: If you have any old mason jars lying around, putting a tea light inside of it creates artwork. Simply decorate the glass jar with acrylic paint and your room will have some excellently quirky mood lighting. This is great for those of us who miss the freedom of candles, but don’t want to set the residence hall on fire. Stickers: A cheap and easy way to decorate you walls is with stickers. I personally love the large flower stickers you can find at Target or Lot 26. Put them on doors, windows or walls to make the area really come alive.
Get a headstart with these obscure trinitips by John Mendiola A&E Writer
The New Student Orientation issue of the Trinitonian contains loads of tips, advice and information for first-year students. Starting college comes with a multitude of changes that students must adjust to. Knowing how to be successful academically and socially is important, but there are some obscure bits of knowledge (gained from years of being at Trinity University) that help make living here a bit easier or more exciting. The first-year dorms can sometimes feel like a bubble within the bigger bubble of school. It is easy
to never visit dormitories on the other side of the school, but there are plenty of reasons to do so. For example, there is a pool table and a foosball table in the Prassel Atrium, and a couple of pool tables in the North/South foyer. Unfortunately, there are times when the cue sticks are all broken, but fighting with those can be a whole different type of fun.
“The first-year dorms can sometimes feel like a bubble within the bigger bubble of the school.”
Most students have to carry around books, electronics and supplies. Having to journey to
devoid of people. There are some rooms near it that no one goes to that are perfect for studying in a group. The Center for Learning and Technology (CLT) is located on the bottom floor of the library. There is very little traffic there because of how out-of-the-way it is, but there are a few hidden gems there. Some really high-end Mac Pro workstations are available for any student who needs an amazing computer or a really big screen to watch Netflix on. Arguably, the coolest part of CLT is the new 3D printer that they received. The 3D printer is capable of making physical objects like a cup, a phone case or a “Doctor Who” T.A.R.D.I.S. It might be possible to get something printed for personal use with TigerBucks and begging.
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Introduction Megan Hageney, A&E Editor
Welcome to San Antonio! Get ready to fall in love with this place. It is the home of the Spurs, some of the best food in the world, the Alamo and 300 days of sunshine. It is moreover monthly host of First Friday, a plethora of farmers markets, and Fiesta celebrations in the Spring. Also, San Antonians are some of the friendliest people you will ever meet. So during your time at Trinity, make an effort to explore this city because I find that the people who are least passionate about San Antonio are the ones that never leave the Trinity bubble. The Arts & Entertainment staff has compiled lists of some of the best places in San Antonio to give you a head start for your adventures. Not having a car is no excuse. Carpool with a friend, rent a bike with B-Cycle (a bike sharing system with the city) or just walk! So what are you waiting for? Take this cheat sheet with you and discover what this beautiful city has to offer.
Museums Maddie Smith, A&E Reporter
Whether it’s for a quiet afternoon with friends or a way to prove to your parents that you’re actually becoming cultured, a trip to the museum can be an impressive, informative and perhaps entertaining experience. Fortunately, San Antonio is chockfull of a variety of museums, many of which are near Trinity and have deals for students. McNay Art Museum 6000 N. New Braunfels Ave, San Antonio, TX 78209 Price: Students with ID- $10 Only five minutes away from campus, The McNay offers students a fun and accessible opportunity to see a variety of artwork. It is the first modern art museum in Texas and has become a central part of the San Antonio culture. Currently, it is hosting a new Norman Rockwell exhibit that allows viewers to learn an indepth history of the artist and his use of photography to create drawings. Witte Museum 3801 Broadway St., San Antonio, TX, 78209 Prices: Adults- $10 Tuesdays from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.- free Perhaps most recognizable for the prehistoric statue out front, San Antonio’s natural history museum, the Witte, is another quick drive and fun time. One popular part is the dinosaur exhibit, which will end on Sept. 2. There’s also in-
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formation on fossils, paleontology and up- to- date scientific discoveries. To calm down from all the Jurassic excitement, there is an exhibit dedicated to Texas Impressionism and its contributions to the movement. The Alamo 300 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205 Price: Free As one of the most famous landmarks of both San Antonio and Texas, the historic site from the Battle of the Alamo is a must-see for anybody living in the area. San Antonio Museum of Art 200 W Jones Ave., San Antonio, TX 78215 Prices: Students with ID- $5 Tuesdays from 4p.m. to 9p.m.- Free Sundays from 10a.m. to 12p.m.- Free With collections from American, Islamic and European origins among others, and time periods ranging from ancient to modern, the San Antonio Museum of Art holds some of the most renowned pieces of artwork in the state. Here you’ll find pieces ranging from Chinese Yuan-dynasty artifacts to pink electric chairs, meaning there’s something for everybody. Institute of Texan Cultures 801 East Cesar E. Chavez Blvd., San Antonio, Texas, 78233 Price: Students with ID- $6 The Institute of Texan Cultures, a museum affiliated with The Smithsonian, offers the chance to become enlightened on all the magic that is Texas.
Off the beaten track movie theaters Mason Walker, A&E Reporter
Avid moviegoers have plenty of options in San Antone. When looking for the latest rom-com or action hit, the best bet is probably the Regal Alamo Quarry Stadium 16 (16255 E. Basse Road). It is close to campus, and offers Student Discount Tuesday, when tickets are only $6 with a Trinity ID. We have some excellent under-the-radar theaters as well, including:
Santikos Bijou Cinema Bistro 4522 Fredricksburg Road, San Antonio, TX 78201 The Bijou showcases indie films. The under-12 age restriction keeps crybabies out. Serves entrees.
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema 618 NW Loop 410 The Drafthouse features a mixture of indies and wide releases. Known for special events like “Girlie Night” and epic “Princess Bride” quote-alongs. Serves entrees.
Santikos Palladium 17703 W IH-10, San Antonio, TX 78257 Plays mostly mainstream releases. giant interior features arcade and a variety of food options, including a cafe and a gelato shop. Features IMAX-style screen. Pricey but enjoyable treat.
Dining John Mendiola, A&E Reporter
Even though San Antonio is getting skinnier, you will still probably gain the freshman 15 at a rapid rate with all of these delicious and affordable eateries in this city.
Alamo Cafe 14250 San Pedro Ave. San Antonio, TX 78232. Mexican food and San Antonio are as entwined as losing and the Alamo. Alamo Cafe looks like a Presidio where the missionaries serve delicious enchiladas and beans. The waiters do not wear traditional Catholic clergy outfits, in case the attempt at humor was not clear. The Cove 606 W. Cypress St., San Antonio, TX 78212. The Cove’s menu may seem like it was put together by a patient at the local asylum but the dishes they serve have a theme: SOL. Yes, that SOL. Sustainable, Organic and Local. Goat burgers and fish tacos are surprisingly delicious.
Chama Gaúcha Brazilian Steakhouse 18318 Sonterra Place, San Antonio, TX 78258. Chama only costs $35. The word “only” is not used lightly when the restaurant is compared to similar places like Fogo de Chao ($50). There are enough steaks and meat products to satisfy any starving student or any student who hates themselves enough. King’s Court Frankfurter Express 111 Kings Court. San Antonio, TX. 78212.
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Both competitive hot dog eaters and casual hotdog fans will enjoy the homey look and diverse selection of hot dogs of King’s Court. Capparelli’s on Main 2524 North Main Ave., San Antonio, TX 78212 San Antonio is littered with Italian food. Caparrelli’s serve typical Italian cuisine like pasta, bread and fried cheese. The main entrees, especially during dinner, can border on expensive ($20 a plate) but the taste is a notch above other options.
Broadway 50/50 5050 Broadway St., San Antonio, TX 78209. Quentin Tarantino has made a lot of lasting contributions to cinema. Broadway 50/50 pays tribute to his achievements with a Tarantino-themed restaurant that offers fine American cuisine such as a Mr. Brown milkshake and a Vincent Vega burger. Demo’s Greek Food 2501 N. St. Mary’s St., San Antonio, TX 78212. San Antonio is not known for Greek food selection, but Demo’s scratches that itch. Any want of gyros or baklavas can be solidly satisfied. There is even bellydancing night every week. Lulu’s Bakery and Cafe 918 N. Main Ave., San Antonio, TX 78212. Some responsible writers may find it salient to mention that Lulu’s serves giant chicken-fried steak and good breakfast plates. Other writers know better and choose to talk at length about the amazing and diabetes-inducing three-pound cinnamon roll. The aforementioned roll’s center is stuffed with tiny cinnamon roll nuggets. Augie’s Barbed Wire Smoke House 3709 N. St. Mary’s St., San Antonio, TX 78212 Eating barbecue is not just for Fourth of July weekend or to announce the start of summer. The proximity and taste of Auggie’s BBQ allow eating cream corn, baby back ribs and briskets every day.
Big Lou’s Pizza 2048 S W.W. White Rd. San Antonio, TX 78222 Pizza normally does not define a person’s life but a 42-inch pizza is a whole other matter. The wait for one of these magnificent pizzas can take an hour or two.
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The ultimate first year’s checklist by Megan Hageney A&E Editor
Put on a smile and talk to a stranger
Social groups are inevitable. While Trinity’s social scene is more fluid than most, you should take advantage of this time before groups have congealed and meet as many people as you can. Trust me; it is easier to make friends at the beginning of your first year than at any other time during your
Enroll in a class that has absolutely nothing to do with your intended major
One of Trinity’s strong suits is providing its students with a well-rounded education through the Common Curriculum. Take advantage of these requirements by taking a class that you never had any intention of taking before.
Join something
I think that if you graduate college and the only things that you learned were in the classroom, you did something critically wrong. So join at least one
of the varieties of activities that Trinity offers, whether it is a Greek organization, an intramural sport or a club. You will learn something and easily.
Find a mentor
The next four years of your life are going to vacillate from extreme highs to extreme lows compounded with a great deal of uncertainty about your future. How well you handle these bumps on the road depends on your support system. So befriend an upperclassman or a professor whose trajectory you admire, invite them for a cup of coffee and do not be afraid to ask them questions and seek their advice.
Host a movie night with your hall
Some of my favorite memories are watching movies with my hall. Nothing bonds a group of people more than a couple bags of popcorn and some laughs.
Go to a party
I know that the idea of a party is extremely polarizing; the mind conjures snapshots of “Animal House,” and that either terrifies or thrills people. But do not rely on stereotypes or preconceived notions. Just go out to determine for yourself whether you enjoy this aspect of the college social scene. If it sucks, don’t sweat it-- at least you discovered your distaste for parties personally and you probably got a good story out of it. Just remember to be safe.
Express gratitude
There’s going to be moments sporadically throughout your college career when you realize you got here because of the
photo by Anh-Viet Dinh Junior resident mentor Chris Williams gives a tour to a group of fresh faces.
help of someone. Email thanks to your high school teacher or just call your parents to thank them for all their support. It is important to always acknowledge other people’s efforts in your own success.
Get off campus at least once a week
As you can probably tell by now, A&E is extremely passionate about San Antonio and so should you! Explore your gorgeous new home. Go to the zoo, try a new fabulous restaurant-anything really! Experience all that San Antonio has to offer. It is also extremely beneficial for your sanity to escape the Trinity bubble every once in a while.
Give back
We are so fortunate to be at Trinity since only thirty percent of United States citizens have received a college education. So
I encourage you to volunteer your time and resources for a cause close to your heart and help individuals not as privileged as you. Volunteering will provide you with invaluable experiences, makes you feel good and keep everything in perspective.
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TigerCard Magic by Mason Walker & Megan Hageney
Congratualations on receiving your TigerCard. Hold on tight, to it because it is your lifeline. This magical little card is a means of entry to your dorm, your room, the gym and the library after hours. It also gives you access to food both on and offcampus. You can buy food and other goodies at any of these locations with your Tigerbucks, so you know, your parents got the bill. Chipotle Mexican Grill 3928 Broadway St. San Antonio, TX 78209 Chill Out 4718 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 CVS 6470 N New Braunfels San Antonio, TX 78209
The Corner Bakery Cafe 255 E. Basse Road San Antonio, TX 78209
Hearthstone Xpress at Grace 3233 N. St. Mary’s St. San Antonio, TX 78212 Hearthstone Bakery Café 4212 McCullough Ave. San Antonio, TX 78212 Jimmy Johns 4700 Broadway St. San Antonio, TX 78209 Jim’s Restaurant 4108 Broadway St. San Antonio, TX 78209 Kate’s Frosting 2518 N. Main Ave. San Antonio, TX 78212
Orderup 999 E. Basse Road, Suite 193 San Antonio, TX 78209 Picante Grill 3810 Broadway St. San Antonio, TX 78209
Quiznos Subs 5231 Broadway St. #117 San Antonio, TX 78209
Red Mango 280 E. Basse Road Ste # 103 San Antonio, TX 78209 Subway 4130 Broadway St. San Antonio, TX 78209 Taco Taco Cafe 145 E. Hildebrand Ave. San Antonio, TX 78212 Thai Dee 5307 Blanco Rd. San Antonio, TX 78216
Tomatillos Cafe and Cantina 3210 Broadway St. San Antonio, Texas 78209
Tycoon Flats 2926 N. St. Mary’s St. San Antonio, Texas 78212
Volare Gourmet Pizza, Inc. 5054 Broadway St. San Antonio, Texas 78209
Discounts
When you show your TigerCard at the following restaurants, you will receive a discount.
Tomatillo’s 3210 Broadway St. San Antonio, TX 78209 This Trinity mainstay serves a wide variety of affordable Tex-Mex dishes, including favorites like enchiladas, tacos, nachos, and so on.
Cheesy Jane’s Food Truck 4200 Broadway St. San Antonio, TX 78205 At the corner of Broadway and Hildebrand, these folks serve up griddle-cooked burgers, along with hot dogs, chicken fingers and patty melts. They also have a wide variety of milkshakes, ranging from peppermint to PB&J. IHOP 3820 Broadway Street San Antonio, TX 78209 Here’s a third Broadway option. As one might guess, they serve pancakes. Lots and lots of pancakes. Pancakes that are available at pretty much any time of day or night. They also have a host of other breakfast classics, like eggs and sausages. Firebowl 255 E. Basse Road San Antonio, TX 78209 This one’s located in the Quarry. Known for their makeyour-own-stir-fry approach to Asian cuisine, they also have many vegetarian and gluten-free options. San Antonio Museum of Art 200 W. Jones Ave. San Antonio, TX 78215 SAMA for short. Currently, they’re featuring an exhibit on the Virgin Mary and another on the “biker culture” of the 1960s. Starting on Sept. 28, they’ll house a collection of authentic samurai weaponry and armor. The museum is closed on Mondays.
AtticRep One Trinity Place San Antonio, TX 78212 This is easily the closest theater company to the Trinity campus-- in fact, it just so happens that they’re on the Trinity campus, performing out of a space in the Ruth Taylor Theater Building. AtticRep’s seasons usually consist of a diverse mixture of classic and contemporary works. And many of the performers are Trinity see MAGIC Page 24
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FAST SAVINGS
Fast food is an easy option for college students because it is inexpensive and quick. Save even more money at these fast food eateries since they offer a student discount. Burger King Receive 10 percent off Closest one: 903 San Pedro Ave
Dairy Queen Receive 10 percent off Closest one: 849 E Commerce St.
Subway Receive 10 percent off Closest one: 4233 McCullough Ave.
CLOTHING DISCOUNTS
After eating all these delicious meals that you can get with your Tiger Bucks, a discount or both, you will envitably need new clothes. At least the freshman 15 comes with perks: new duds! The following stores offer student discounts-- you will just need to show them your Tiger Card. See? The thing is really magic. Ann Taylor Receive 20 percent off Closest one: Quarry Market 255 E Basse Rd.
ASOS Shop ASOS through StudentRate.com to get free shipping on clothing orders Banana Republic Receive 15 percent off Closest one: Quarry Market 7322 Jones Maltsberger Rd.
Charlotte Russe Recieve 10 percent off Closest one: Ingram Park Mall
Eddie Bauer Discount varies by location Closest one: 11745 Interstate Highway 10 San Antonio, TX 78230 Goodwill Receive 10 percent off 4861 W Commerce St *Have to pay to park in this location San Antonio, TX 78237 J. Crew Receive 15percent off regular-priced item Closest one: North Star Mall 7400 San Pedro Avenue Juicy Couture Receive 15 percent off Closest one: North Star Mall 7400 San Pedro Avenue San Antonio, TX 78216
The Limited 15 percent off None in San Antonio, but go to the website Thelimited.com Kate Spade Receive 15 percent off None in San Antonio, but go to the website katespade.com Madewell 15 percent off None in San Antonio, but go to the website Madewell.com Ralph Lauren 15 percent off None in San Antonio, but go to the website ralphlauren.com Steve Madden Receive 10 percent off Closest one: North Star Mall 7400 San Pedro Avenue San Antonio, TX 78216
Target 10 percent off (online only) target.com
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How to survive as a sports fan in San Antonio The guide to San Antonio sports by Aly Mithani SPORTS EDITOR Jacob Tingle, director of Trinity’s sports management minor, knows San Antonio sports quite well. After graduating from Trinity in 1995, Tingle has spent the last 13 years on campus as an avid fan of sports on and off campus. “I think if you asked someone in the national media or someone from the outside, they would say San Antonio only has the Spurs. How big of a sports town could it be? There are cities that have four or five professional teams such as Chicago or have big college sports like Austin. Some people consider Austin a bigger sports town. Folks who don’t know San Antonio would consider this a ‘onehorse’ town,” Tingle said. In addition to the San Antonio Spurs, the city still boasts many other various semiprofessional
and collegiate teams. Sharing an arena with the Spurs at the AT&T Center are the Women’s National Basketball Association’s San Antonio Silver Stars and the San Antonio Rampage, an American Hockey League team affiliated with the National Hockey League’s Florida Panthers.
“Some people consider Austin a bigger sports town. Folks who don’t know San Antonio would consider this a ‘one-horse’ town.” Jacob Tingle
director of sport management minor Even though San Antonio boasts no National Football League team, the San Antonio Talons of the Arena Football League play in the Alamodome. For an inexpensive baseball experience, the San Antonio Missions take the diamond at Wolff Stadium as the Double-A
Men’s Soccer First years vs Upperclassmen 8 PM
affiliate of the San Diego Padres.
At the newly built Toyota Field, the San Antonio Scorpions of the North American Soccer League play to benefit Morgan’s Wonderland, a special needs park. “I would recommend really diving into the city as much as possible. We have so much to offer and it’s easy to get caught in the ‘Trinity bubble.’ Try to expand beyond the sports that you love and check out a Rampage game or a Silver Stars game. Anything and everything will make you a better sports fan and more well rounded,” said alumnus Brianna Tammaro ‘13.
During her time at Trinity, Tammaro worked for the Spurs and San Antonio Sports, a nonprofit organization that works to transform the local community through sports. All of the teams in San Antonio have relatively cheap tickets and are enjoyable experiences. Even though they are the most marquee team in San Antonio, the Spurs cater to college students through their SpursU program. The program alerts students on the morning of home games of ticket availability through their Facebook page and Twitter account. If there are seats
Men’s Soccer Scrimmage vs S.A. Scorpions 6 PM
available, students who arrive at the box office two hours prior to tip-off will be able to receive lower-level seats for $30 each and upper-level seats for $5 each with “We have promotional items including t-shirts, SpursU wristbands and SpursU koozies for students,” said Travis Laveault, a marketing associate for Spurs Sports and Entertainment.
“I would recommend really diving into the city as much as possible. We have so much to offer and it’s easy to get caught in the ‘Trinity bubble.’”
Brianna Tammaro Trinity class of 2013
Even if on the surface San Antonio may be viewed as a “one-horse” town, there is a whole herd of great sporting experiences for Trinity students.
WHAT: SPURS RV giving away t-shirts, wristbands, and koozies WHO: The Coyote and Silver Dancers WHEN: Wednesday, August 28, 11:30 AM until noon WHERE: Lot between Ruth Taylor and Northrup Hall
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Not an athlete? Play Club or IM! Staying active on a busy schedule by Elif Yucel SPORTS REPORTER
First-year outside midfielder Hannah Hommel has already begun her journey in the Trinity women’s soccer program
First-year athletes begin Trinity careers Fall sports begin prep for upcoming season
by Kaileigh Phillips
SPORTS REPORTER Every new school year brings about new faces on the Trinity athletic fields and only adds to the pool of talent already present on campus. Hailing from all different parts of the country, the newest Tigers all share the common goal of strengthening their teams and making this their best season yet. First-year tight end Brandon Greer made the final decision to attend Trinity University because of the equal emphasis placed on education and athletics, which would enable his optimal growth as a student and an athlete. Though his time on campus has been short, he has already noticed a significant change in his leadership and time management skills, which he attributes to the fact that the preseason training is designed to make the players students of football. “The hardest part of preseason so far would have to be the 40 test. But in the end, all the hard work invested in preseason will pay off because of the success you feel after it is all done,” Greer said. During preseason training, the players are put through a variety of different calisthenics drills that are designed to challenge their cardiovascular strength and help improve their rhythm.
“All the hard work invested in the preseason will pay off because of the success you feel after it is all done.” Brandon Greer
First-Year Tight End Greer is also thankful to have an upperclassman teammate to act as a big brother and show him the ropes. The pairing of the teammates helps bring the entire team together and makes it feel more like a family. “They look good overall. They arrived in good shape and prepared to fight for a spot. We hold high expectations for everyone, and they are stepping up and taking on challenges with good attitudes and competitiveness,” said assistant defensive back coach Hunter Ramsey. Ramsey ‘13 played cornerback and returned punts during his time as a football player at Trinity. Ramsey also added that the goals of the coaches this year are to find the first years that buy into the system and possess the desire to improve every day, both academically and on the field. On the soccer pitch, although first-year outside midfielder Hannah Hommel is enjoying the challenges
College is the best four years of your life. That’s what everyone always says, but leaving your friends, family and old life behind and entering a whole new world can be very intimidating. This is where intramurals (IMs) and club sports come into play. Participating in an IM or club sport can be a great way to transition into college life and to meet new people. “There is a key experiential learning aspect to IMs and club sports, such as dealing with conflict management, managing your team and interacting with peers and faculty members. There’s also the wellness side; you can blow off steam and relax outside of academia. Finally, there’s the networking aspect, because you can meet lots of new people,” said assistant athletic director for rec sports Caroline Keener. Intramurals are an easy way to be involved with sports on campus. According to Keener, about 58% of the student body participates
in recreational sports; this includes IMs, club sports and O-Rec activities. “I started getting involved with intramural sports my freshman year. I’ve played sports my entire life and wanted to continue playing; this was the only way I knew how,” said junior Xavier Hall. Intramural sports meet during their respective season and host games once a week. Trinity offers a multitude of intramural sports, such as volleyball, soccer, basketball and flag football. In addition to intramurals, Trinity also offers many club sports. Club sports offer an intermediary alternative to intramurals and varsity sports. They are more competitive and timeconsuming than intramurals, but less so than varsity. Although it varies for each sport, practices are typically two hours a day, multiple days per week. No prior experience is necessary in order to participate and all skill levels are welcome. Hall, who participates in more than four different IM teams, also plays for Trinity’s club Ultimate Frisbee team. “I like playing for the club team more because it’s more consistent. I also like the Club competitive level more.
It gives you something to play for,” Hall said. sports teams play other teams from universities all over Texas, and even some outside of Texas. Club sports also require dues to pay for equipment, traveling and various other fees. “I didn’t start playing a club sport until sophomore year because I didn’t know about them freshman year. I’m really glad I joined because I’ve met a lot of people that I’m really good friends with now, whom I would not have met otherwise. I would definitely advocate participating in a club sport just for that reason,” Hall said. Sophomore Sarah Simis, who plays lacrosse, also advocates playing a club sport: “I appreciate the competitive level and discipline that club sports offer. As a freshman, playing a club sport was a great way for me to make new friends.” The Recreational Sports Department is hosting a tutorial during NSO for both outdoor rec sports and intramurals, this Saturday, August 24 in the Waxahachie Room. You can also find Trinity IMs on Facebook and Twitter. A detailed list of all intramural and club sports offered by Trinity can be found online. “Rec sports changed my life. I was going to transfer schools until I joined a club team. It made all the difference,” said sophomore Sarah Simis.
posed by the preseason practices, she does admit that Trinity is much more competitive than her high school soccer team at home in Colorado.
“We hold high expectations for everyone and they are stepping up and taking on challenges with good attitudes and competitiveness.” Hunter Ramsey Assistant Defensive Backs Coach
“There is a lot more competition here at Trinity and the coaching staff is much more intense than my high school coaches, but I am excited to meet new people and join the women’s soccer team,” Hommel said. Hommel was originally drawn to Trinity University because of the incredible women’s soccer program, but was also impressed by the strength and rigor of the academics offered by the university. Even though the class of 2017 is smaller than in the past, they are looking to contribute immediately on and off the field.
Photos by Jennie Ran First-year tight end Brandon Greer wanted to have a shot at a collegiate football career while gaining a good education. He found both at Trinity.
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How to stay in shape at Trinity University Staff Column Elif Yucel, Sports Reporter
Looking for a way to stay in shape on campus, but don’t know where to start? Trinity has many different athletic facilities on campus, so if one doesn’t suit your interests, there’s bound to be something else that will. Below is a brief list of various ways to work out on campus. The Bell Center: The Bell Center is a great starting point for your basic fitness needs. It has two gymnasiums, an aerobic room, a weight room, racquetball courts, a dance studio and a natatorium. The Bell Center also rents out equipment so you don’t have to go buy a basketball or tennis racket. A student ID card is necessary to access certain fitness rooms in the Bell Center. Hours: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and noon to 11 p.m Sunday. Track/Outdoor Running Paths: Not the treadmill type? Head outside and try the track, or if running laps doesn’t sound fun to you, try the other outdoor track that wraps around the soccer field and tennis courts. There is also a grassy path in the meadow behind Laurie Auditoriumjust be sure to put your bug spray on before you head out. Tennis Courts/Pool: Trinity has three different tennis courts on campus. You can find students and adults alike spending downtime on the courts. Trinity also has both an indoor and an outdoor pool. The indoor pool is available for use when the outdoor pool is closed. The outdoor pool hours vary by month, so be sure to check online. Recreational Sports: Trinity offers a multitude of recreational sports such as intramurals, club sports and O-Rec, which is Trinity’s outdoor recreational organization. Rec sports are a great way to meet new people. Intramurals and club sports offer students team bonding, and O-Rec offers students outdoor activities like caving and wind surfing that they might not have otherwise had. Fitness Classes: All students are required to take a Physical Education class, but why stop at one? Trinity offers a variety
of fitness classes, varying from kickboxing to country western dancing. It’s a great way to start your morning or a great stress reliever between classes. The YMCA: If you’re an avid exerciser, you may want to look into getting a membership at the YMCA. It’s conveniently located right next to Trinity, so even if you don’t have a car, you can easily walk to it and get an even better workout! The YMCA has more equipment and aerobic machines than Trinity does, so you won’t have to worry about your machine being taken. The YMCA also offers a plethora of group exercise classes every day. With so many different ways to work out on campus, fitness has never been easier. Be sure to take advantage of all that Trinity has to offer. More detailed information about each of Trinity’s facilities, as well as a list of PE classes currently being offered, can be found online.
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Time to play ball Fall sports begin prep for upcoming season by Kaileigh Phillips SPORTS REPORTER
photo by Aidan Kirksey First-year defensive lineman Timothy Ijir warms up before a Tiger preseason practice with his new teammates.
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Nevertheless, the players are still training hard on the field with fitness tests and two-hour-long practices that are constantly changing in order to challenge the players in new ways. “Our main objective this year is to become a stronger team and win every game by scoring more goals,” said senior midfielder Yuri Ribeiro.
The women’s volleyball team accomplished a major milestone during their preseason this year when all players passed their fitness tests for the first time, which only demonstrated the team’s hard work and dedication over summer break.
“Our main objective this year is to become a stronger team and win every game by scoring more goals.” Yuri Ribeiro Senior Midfielder
“I think we are going to be a really strong team right from the start, and we’ll only get better throughout the season,” said junior middle back Erin Cusenbary. Trinity’s cross country team decided to switch up their preseason training this year by traveling to Bastrop, Texas, for camp in order to improve their endurance levels and prepare for their season, with emphasis placed on the team’s goal of ranking nationally this school year. The team is also excited to announce the addition of six top recruits to the team. “I’m excited for the new season and to see how all the new runners add to the team,” said junior Autumn Kervella. A common thread among all campus teams is that they all hope to win their conference championship this season and advance to the national championships to represent the school.
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While most Trinity students have been at home enjoying their last few weeks of summer vacation, the men and women of TU’s sports teams have been hard at work in preparation for their upcoming seasons. The teams arrived the second week of August and have been waking up bright and early ever since for practices, meetings and workouts with the goal of strengthening the teams, both on an individual level and as a whole. For the Trinity football team, a typical preseason day starts at 8 a.m. with a breakfast check in order to ensure that the players have a hearty and fulfilling meal to fuel them for their grueling schedule. From there, the players have meetings throughout the day to review film from the most recent practice, correct any mistakes and discuss any ways they can improve and tighten up the plays they ran. “We are going to implement a new method for reading the offense, which will hopefully be reflected in our defensive production in a positive manner,” said assistant offensive lineman coach Patrick Rhatican. However, preseason training has not gone as smoothly for the men and women’s soccer teams, as some of the players were not cleared for practice due to the new sickle cell anemia screenings that all athletes are now required to have.
Ribeiro is eager for his final season as a Trinity University soccer player and feels that he, along with the other senior soccer players, have the important leadership role of demonstrating the team’s main values, gaining the respect of their opponents and scoring as many goals as possible per game for the first-year players.
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Top Left: First years Alejandro Cardona (left) and Jose Julian Burgos (right) enjoy ethnic food at university president Dennis Ahlburg’s international students’ dinner hosted yesterday. Top Right: New international students learned more about their campus at the student information fair yesterday in the Great Hall in Chapman. Bottom Right: With preseason practices in full swing, the football players stretch their legs out on the baseball field. Middle Left: First year Todd Whittaker shares a laugh with Ahlburg during the international students’ dinner yesterday. Bottom Left: Senior Pamela Torres flaunts her dancing skills with LeeRoy the mascot during the international information fair yesterday in the Great Hall.
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Dallas Cowboys linebacker Sean Lee has reportedly agreed to a sixyear contract extension worth approximately $7 million per year. Playtime bonuses can bring the value of the contract up to $8.5 million per year. Lee missed more than half of last season after injuring his right big toe in a victory against the Carolina Panthers. In 2011, Lee led the team with 131 tackles along with catching four interceptions and making eight tackles for loss. However, a dislocated wrist kept Lee from playing in the playoffs that season. mysanantonio.com
New York Yankees outfielder Ichiro Suzuki reached his 4,000th career hit on Wednesday, August 21 when he hit a single to left field off of Toronto Blue Jays pitcher R.A. Dickey in the first inning of the Yankees’ 4-2 victory. Suzuki joined the company of legends Ty Cobb and Pete Rose as the only players in the 4,000 hit club. 1,278 of Suzuki’s hits came during his seven seasons in the Japanese Pacific League. Suzuki, 39, has one more season remaining on his contract with the Yankees. Prior to being traded to New York in 2012, Ichiro spent over 10 seasons as a Seattle Mariner.
German soccer superstar Miroslav Klose has announced that he will retire from international competition after the 2014 World Cup in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Klose, 35, has made 128 international appearances, scoring 67 goals which is one short of the German record. He is also one goal away from having the most goals at a World Cup, short of the 15 scored by Brazil’s Ronaldo. Klose is presently in the final year of his contract with Lazio, an Italian club based in Rome. Klose recently helped Lazio win the 2013 Coppa Italia. NDTVSports.com
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