Football falls in first conference game

Trinitonian | September 25th, 2010 - 1:23 pm
Football falls in first conference game

The Tigers hope to bounce back in this weekend’s SCAC game By Brianna Tammaro The football team (1-1, 0-1) was edged 22-16 Saturday evening at home in the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference opener against Rhodes College (Tenn.), making it their first conference loss at home since their game against Millsaps College (Miss.) in 2008. Starting the [...]

Volleyball falls short in SCAC West Central Tournament

Trinitonian | September 25th, 2010 - 1:21 pm
Volleyball falls short in SCAC West Central Tournament

Tigers remain upbeat  despite disappointing show at Southwestern by Brittany Losey The women’s volleyball team competed in the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference West-Central Tournament at Southwestern University last Friday and Saturday, finishing the weekend with three losses and a win. Friday, the women lost their opening match 3-2 in a close battle against Rhodes College [...]

The Trinity tigers’ favorite television

Trinitonian | September 25th, 2010 - 1:14 pm
The Trinity tigers’ favorite television

By Deanna Husting We were curious about what TV shows Trinity students were circling on their calendars, so we set out to make a list. Exhaustive research has revealed the four programs that command the Trinity community’s interest. So without further ado: your favorite television programs. How I Met Your Mother: Mondays at 7 on [...]

Where to root this season

Trinitonian | September 25th, 2010 - 1:09 pm
Where to root this season

By Brian Westfall Many questions come up with the beginning of a new academic year at Trinity. “What classes am I going to take?” “What new and exciting people will I meet?” “How can I fit a keg in my closet?” You know, questions like that. But there is really only one question that everyone [...]

Students discuss sex over pizza from Christian, scientific perspectives

Trinitonian | September 25th, 2010 - 1:04 pm
Students discuss sex over pizza from Christian, scientific perspectives

Dialogues held with students to address tough topics by Katie Bailey Don’t you wish your parents had thought to order pizza when they brought up the birds and the bees? You could have enjoyed a bite of cheesy goodness to ease the discomfort while they fumbled over explaining pregnancy. Luckily, the good people of InterVarsity [...]

Facebook friend or foe?

Trinitonian | September 25th, 2010 - 1:01 pm
Facebook friend or foe?

Professors analyze reasons for use of social networking sites by Erica Jones Have a Facebook account? According to a new study, it could mean you have more narcissistic qualities than people who do not participate in social media sites. As the second most visited website, Facebook now has over 100 million users, which has lead [...]

The UN’s goals to eradicate poverty should not be forgotten

Trinitonian | September 25th, 2010 - 12:54 pm
The UN’s goals to eradicate poverty should not be forgotten

by Jacob Uzman Back in 2000, the United Nations came together to establish the Millennium Development Goals. Over the next 15 years, nations from across the world would come together to eradicate extreme poverty, promote primary education for everyone, promote gender equality, improve maternal health and reduce child mortality, combat disease, promote sustainable environmental practices [...]

1990s era iMac found in secret closet provides good distraction from homework

Trinitonian | September 25th, 2010 - 12:51 pm
1990s era iMac found in secret closet provides good distraction from homework

By Tyler Sanders This past Sunday, like all Sundays, began with fear. I had to write the proposal for my communications Capstone project, which was supposed to demonstrate the culmination of everything I’ve learned in my four years as a Comm. major. And I had no idea what this project could be. Nevertheless, I needed [...]

InterVarsity forces two leaders to step down due to conflict of beliefs

Trinitonian | September 25th, 2010 - 12:43 pm
InterVarsity forces two leaders to step down due to conflict of beliefs

InterVarsity mandates leaders to exhibit Christian behavior and beliefs by Kristina Meyer and Jaclyn Bays InterVarsity Christian Fellowship removed students from leadership in its Trinity chapter last spring due to noncompliance with the organization’s Biblical Standards of Leadership. One student was demoted because she dated someone who did not share her Christian faith, while another student [...]

Women’s soccer shuts out UC-Santa Cruz in home opener

Trinitonian | September 25th, 2010 - 12:42 pm
Women’s soccer shuts out  UC-Santa Cruz in home opener

Women’s hard work and focus allow for team to make creative plays and play to its high standards by Chris Kradle The Trinity women’s soccer team shut out University of California-Santa Cruz 5–0 in its home opener last Friday. Trinity owned the game from start to finish as the Tigers spent a majority of the game [...]