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Muslim students call for removal of "year of Our Lord" from diplomas at... Trinity University It's a private school that retains a "covenant" relationship with the Presbyterian Church. But nonetheless, "the year of Our Lord" is an affront to "diversity." While these enterprising students are at it, how about "Trinity" University? They probably didn't name it after the river that traverses eastern Texas. And just for grins, what of "San Antonio," where the school is located? If one doesn't want to be offended by a private university's religious heritage, it's not as if Texas is exactly lacking in public institutions....

A group of students at Trinity University in Texas wants the Christian-rooted school to remove the words "Our Lord" from their diplomas, the Houston Chronicle reported. "A diploma is a very personal item, and people want to proudly display it in their offices and homes,” Sidra Qureshi, president of Trinity Diversity Connection, told the Chronicle. “By having the phrase ‘In the Year of Our Lord,' it is directly referencing Jesus Christ, and not everyone believes in Jesus Christ." Qureshi, a Muslim student at the school, is leading the campaign to remove the words. The Board of Trustees is expected to...

A group of students at Trinity University is lobbying trustees to drop a reference to “Our Lord” on their diplomas, arguing it does not respect the diversity of religions on campus. “A diploma is a very personal item, and people want to proudly display it in their offices and homes,” said Sidra Qureshi, president of Trinity Diversity Connection. “By having the phrase ‘In the Year of Our Lord,' it is directly referencing Jesus Christ, and not everyone believes in Jesus Christ.” Qureshi, who is Muslim, has led the charge to tweak the wording, winning support from student government and a...

A potential drug lab uncovered in a Trinity University dormitory room. San Antonio Police say they found materials used to make a psychoactive chemical said to produce strong psychedelic mental effects. News 4 WOAI has learned at least one student has been arrested and more than one other suspended in connection with the investigation. University leaders say it all started when a staff member noticed drug ingredients in a student's dorm room. Trinity issued a warrant and san antonio police were sent in to search the dorms. The search came as a surprise to Joseph Macrini. "I came into my...

Trinity University's Cameron Lecture Series-Brit Hume at Laurie Auditorium. Named managing editor and chief Washington correspondent for Fox News in 1997, Brit Hume has been a major figure in American Journalism for nearly 30 years. Event times: 25 Mar 2004 (Thu) 7:30 PM Ticket Information: Ticket Prices: Tickets are Free The lecture is free and open to the public. Additional Information: Doors open at 6:30pm This lecture is made possible by an endowment fund established by Mrs. Flora C. Crichton of San Antonio.