The Trinitonian

Chi Rho Zi seeks CCI

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A group of 17 students who have come together in an attempt to start a new fraternity on campus, hoping to call themselves Chi Ro Zi, they are currently awaiting a decision by Becky Spurlock, Director of Campus and Community Involvement (CCI), to determine if they will become an officially recognized Greek organization at Trinity.

Judge rules on $810,000 tax in favor of estate

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

After mediation between Trinity and the estate of Gilbert Denman Jr. failed in March 2007, to resolve the dispute over a tax which was holding up the millions of dollars left to Trinity by Denman went back to probate court. During a Sept. 6, 2007 hearing, 27-year-old Wendel Thuss was ruled responsible for paying the $810,000 tax on the ranch left to him by Denman, his late granduncle.

Editorial: Free Response

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

This year we have published 27 issues of the Trinitonian. While they have never been perfect, they have all been perfect examples of the power of the first amendment. Our Bill of Rights guarantees us freedom of press. Now, at a private university such as Trinity, we are not automatically accorded this right.

Graduate plays "Guess who?"

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Readers, you can all let go of that sigh of relief that you have been holding on to all year, as this will be my last column for the Trinitonian. My rambling complaints and weak attempts at comedy will no longer literarily bankrupt the pages of this fine periodical.

Hit paydirt by dumpster diving

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Thinking about tossing those old binders and clothes into the garbage? Think again. Donate unwanted items to Goodwill instead as part of Physical Plant's "Don't toss it" campaign.

Physical Plant plans to roll in the Goodwill bins in many of the residence halls soon, though the delivery schedule is still being finalized.

Mo' money, mo' food

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

As it is that time of year when many Trinity students are running out of dining money, some may be wondering what cheaper options at Mabee Dining Hall and the Coates University Center exist, as well as ways to find alternative means to eat once the dining money runs out.

Assistant coach takes helm in Iowa

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

After ten years in the Trinity University soccer program, Christopher Garcia-Pratts has accepted a head coaching position at Luther College in Iowa. Replacing him as full-time assistant coach is Kelly Altman, a former player who was serving part-time.

"We're keeping it in the family," said Head Soccer Coach Paul McGinlay.

Softball takes No. 1 seed

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

With a No. 1 seed, the Tiger softball pitching staff earned a much-needed reprieve. One-third of the pitching lineup will not play in the SCAC tournament; Sophomore Karen Fisher was diagnosed with a case of mononucleosis last week and was ordered to refrain from sports for a month.

Tennis muscles into tournament

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Last weekend, the women's tennis team (No. 18 in the nation) hosted matches against three opponents, crushing Southwestern University 8-1, Colorado College 7-2, and Austin College 9-0.

"It was a very good weekend for us," stated senior Heather Naeher. "It was unfortunate that we had some people out due to injury or business but, besides that, we all played very well.