Trinitonian Serving Trinity University Since 1902
Volume 115 Issue 03
September 01, 2017
Trinity alumna fills vice president position Former Tiger to join university’s communications and marketing department KENDRA DERRIG
NEWS REPORTER On Sept. 5, Tess Coody-Anders will begin as Trinity University’s new vice president for strategic communications and marketing; however, her connection to Trinity goes beyond this new position. Coody-Anders graduated from Trinity in 1993 with a bachelor’s degree in communication. She was an active member of the Trinity community at the time, and TESS COODY-ANDERS returns to campus to fill new vice president position after graduating in 1993. served as an editor for the Trinitonian. Coody-Anders was available via email to photo by AMANI CANADA, file photo answer a few questions about her return to campus in a new role. “I feel that Trinity, and higher education White, vice president for information of experience in the healthcare marketing in general, is at an important inflection resources, marketing, and communication, field and is a leader responsible for the point. There may be no better time than now until the university decided to create Coody- growth of multiple marketing firms in the for me to give back to my alma mater. And Anders’ new position for increased efficiency San Antonio area. She is the founder and CEO of Wellvana, striving for personally, I couldn’t pass up an opportunity and focus on Trinity’s marketing. Deneese Jones, vice president for increased transparency in the healthcare to work with this leadership team, faculty and staff, and to be immersed in a culture academic affairs, took part in the selection industry through a digital platform committed to reasoned thinking,” Coody- process. She was pleased with Coody- for consumers. Michelle Bartonico, interim vice president for strategic Anders’ appointment. Anders wrote. “She was a fantastic interviewer, and communications and marketing, was a Coody-Anders was appointed by Danny Anderson, president of the she is a Trinity grad. She has a history of co-chair on the committee that selected university, with the help of a small successes, a lot of them in this area, and, Coody-Anders. “I feel confident in Tess’ leadership and committee that searched nationwide for to be frank, she was out of sight, as far as I am excited to have her at the helm of the the right candidate. The duties of the was concerned,” Jones said. Coody-Anders possesses over 15 years department,” Bartonico said. “With Tess’ position had been performed by Chuck
leadership, we can continue to build on the strong foundation and momentum from the past few years.” In her new position, Coody-Anders will be responsible for Trinity’s outreach to both alumni and future students. She joins a team that has greatly increased the quantity and quality of applications that Trinity receives each year. “I hope Tess can help us all tell the Trinity story strategically and widely so we can shine a light on all the great achievements of the university’s students, faculty, alumni and staff,” Bartonico said. Coody-Anders wrote of her vision for the future of the school and explained the importance behind making the Trinity experience more well known. “We are going to continue to build on the incredible work led by Dr. White, and push even harder to give Trinity the national profile it deserves. Our resources are not limited, and to be good stewards, we need to use data and predictive analytics to strategically guide our marketing communications. In five years, we will have made demonstrable progress in ‘owning’ a unique space in the hearts and minds of key constituents,” Coody-Anders wrote. As an alumna, Coody-Anders also had some advice for current Trinity students. “Despite your best laid plans, where and how you work, live and play will change over the course of time. Embrace it, and prepare for it by taking advantage of everything Trinity has to offer you. That top-notch liberal arts education will be valuable in nuanced ways you can’t anticipate right now. Also, use sunscreen,” wrote Coody-Anders.
The Barbaloots take Trinity’s rock talent on tour Two current students work with band mates to release EP ARIANA RAZAVI
A&E CONTRIBUTER Barbaloots, Dr. Seuss’ friendly treedwellers, have been a part of our pop culture for decades. Now it’s time to become familiar with the half-Trinity, allSan Antonio indie rock band that named itself after the cute bear-like creatures. “I’m afraid we’re going to get sued,” said Dominic Walsh, dr ummer for the band. Based in San Antonio, the Barbaloots’ sound can be compared to bands like Pavement, an alternativerock group from the 1990s, and modern alternative bands like Real Estate, a New Jersey-based indie band. Two of the four-man band are Trinity
students: drummer Dominic Walsh, a sophomore computer sci e nce maj or, and singer/songwriter/guitarist John Morgan, a senior music major. Both born and raised in San Antonio, they gre w up listening to rock-pop sounds like the Beatles. “ My m o m p u t o n t h e r a d i o a l o t w h i l e w e w e re d r i v i n g a r o u n d , s o I g o t i n t o a l o t o f p o p. So m e t i m e s i t’s n o t t h e b e s t m u s i c o n t h e r a d i o , b u t w h e n t h e re i s s o m e t h i n g d e c e n t … I ’d c h e c k t h e p e r s o n o u t ,” s a i d Mo r g a n , w h o i s c u r re n t l y i n t e r n i n g a t K RT U In d i e r a d i o. They both picked up instruments during middle school. Walsh began playing drums for his school’s jazz ensemble; Morgan saved his money up, went to a pawn shop and bought a guitar to teach himself. Walsh continued drumming for jazz ensemble throughout high school and is hoping to audition for the ensemble here at Trinity. continued on PAGE 14
Gaffner in Granada
Our foreign correspondent explores the Alhambra and learns about Spain’s Arabic past. PAGE 9 OPINION
DOMINIC WALSH, center left background, and JOHN MORGAN, center right, take the stage with The Barbaloots at Limelight on St. Mary’s Street. photo by KATHLEEN CREEDON
Roy Vega moonlights as artist The Aramark employee balances his time catering and creating art. PAGE 11 PULSE
Equestrian team saddles up for fall
Campus horse riders encourage others to join their team. PAGE 19 SPORTS