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theTrinitonian Volume 110, Issue 10
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OCTOBER 26, 2012
Renovated Skyline Room opens for business Menu changes and decor updates rejuvenate longstanding campus dining room
by Nick Allman and Meagan Oglesby NEWS INTERNS After months of construction and minor delays, the Skyline Dining Room reopened last Saturday, Oct. 20, with special programming, put on by the Student Programming Board, featuring comedian Matt Baker. The renovation of the Skyline Room, which cost more than $250,000, is part of a bigger initiative to improve campus dining. This initiative began three years ago and continued with the renovation of Mabee Dining Hall and the addition of Einstein Bros Bagels and Provisions On Demand. The last major project to be completed will be the renovation of the Commons, including a new cafe offering healthy and sustainable food options. The changes to the Skyline Room began in the Fall of 2011.
After a review of campus dining options, Aramark concluded that the Skyline was the “best space on campus” and that more should be done with it. A committee of faculty, staff and students was then created. The committee’s primary goal was to make the area less institutional and more attractive to students. Breda Construction Inc., a company already engaged in several projects around campus, was hired to make the renovations. In addition to the renovations, administrators would like to see more student programming included on the weekends in order to attract students. Potential programming includes: jazz nights, dinner and a movie, karaoke, open mic nights and major meals. Because the Tiger’s Den failed to meet expectations, the beer and wine license will move up to the Skyline Room. Administrators are discussing the possibility of a weekly “Beer Tuesday” event for faculty members. Departments will be able to rent the Skyline Room at night for events in the hopes that it will be a gathering
see SKYLINE Page 6
photo by Carly Cowen
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hours of operation
“This view is great, and the atmosphere is really what we’re going for.” David Tuttle
Associate Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students
photo by Megan McLoughlin
photo by Carly Cowen
Cuellar blasts partisan politics Second Texas congressman speaks to students about the difficulties of a divided Washington
by Carlos Anchondo
Greeks confident rush numbers will increase before spring bid day
NEWS REPORTER
Caleb Franzmann NEWS REPORTER
see RUSH Page 6
thousand dollars in improvements
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Rush numbers low but expected to increase
As of Monday, Oct. 22, 2012 the master rush list for the 2012-2013 academic year consisted of 125 men and 166 women. The official rush list for 2011-2012 shows that 167 men and 254 women participated in rush last year. However, while numbers this year are not yet as high as they were last year and the year before, members and advisers of fraternity and sorority life are encouraged by the participation.
photo by Megan McLoughlin
graphic by Samantha Skory, intern
Henry Cuellar, a United States congressman who represents the 28th district of Texas, spoke to a crowd of approximately 30 people on Monday, Oct. 22, in Northrup 040. Ana Price, acting as the president of Trinity’s chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha (the national political science honor society), introduced Cuellar. A camerawoman, not affiliated with the university, recorded the talk. It lasted just under one hour. Cuellar, who is originally from Laredo, TX, is currently serving his fourth term in Congress. In his speech, the congressman focused on the divide in Congress between Democrats and Republicans. Repeatedly, he noted his bipartisan record
and told multiple anecdotes about his attempt to remain neutral, concentrating on his constituents first. “In my opinion, Washington has become so hyper-partisan,” Cuellar said. “Things only get done in Washington when people work together in the middle.” Expanding on this point, Cuellar referenced a story about Hal Rogers, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee. According to Cuellar, Rogers once gave three main reasons for the increase in partisanship: the invention of the airplane, the invention of the television and the fact that the rules have changed over time. The airplane led to increased travel, which meant that representatives were spending more time in their districts and less time creating relationships with each other that would allow for cooperation. Also, members of Congress now speak to the television and address the American people at home instead of speaking to each other in the same room.
see CONGRESSMAN Page 3