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Maven McGregory Senior Reporter Trevecca students can now search for internships, build resumes, and connect with mentors  all in one place and with trusted advisors at the university's newly opened Winkler Center . On Aug. 27, the Career and Development Center officially became the Winkler Center, now located on the main floor of Waggoner Library.  The Winkler Center for career development and connections new location on the main floor of Waggoner Library, next to the mail room. / Maven McGregory - TrevEchoes The Winkler Center was developed as part of Trevecca’s Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP), a five-year initiative focused on strengthening career counseling, services and leadership development.  “The QEP was a couple of years ago. It is a five-year plan ...

 By Lauren Steinbrook, Michelle Loria Alvarado and Parker Henningsen Ten days after a photo of a student athlete with a racial slur painted on his chest surfaced on mostly anonymous social media platforms, University President Dan Boone released a statement and invited all students, staff and faculty to a forum to discuss the impact of the incident on campus. “I am writing to share that the University is aware of a recent off-campus, non-sanctioned student event on September 20 that did not uphold our values and caused harm to our community,” Boone wrote in an email sent campus-wide on Sept. 30. “Our student development team has been actively investigating this matter. This work is ongoing. We recognize the pain that this incident, which involved a racial slur, has caused on our camp...

By Lydia Chapman News Senior Reporter Photo of Frothy Monkey coffee brew / Parker Henningsen - TrevEchoes The morning brew at 1901 has a new flavor this semester. The on-campus coffee shop has switched its coffee supplier from 8th & Roast to Frothy Monkey, a move that’s stirring up conversation among students and staff. Campus dining leaders said the decision was made after learning that Frothy Monkey was popular among students and faculty. “It was mostly guest feedback that prompted the switch. Folks would tell me their favorite coffee shop outside of campus was Frothy Monkey,” said Collin Neal, retail manager. For many students, the most noticeable change is the taste. Some regulars say their coffee tastes better than it did before. “Overall, I’ve noticed that t...

By Lauren Steinbrook News and Engagement Editor Fizz typeface and logo / Ashton Cofer - The Stanford Daily A new anonymous app called Fizz has exploded in popularity among Trevecca students this fall, becoming a hub for memes, confessions, and content that university student leaders and administrators say is often not in line with campus community values.  As of Sept. 11, at least 400 students appear to be active on Fizz each day, based on the number of likes on the day’s most popular post. On average, roughly 150 to 200 posts appear daily — a level of activity students say shows just how popular the app has become. Posts on the app include everything from funny memes about cafeteria food, deeply personal confessions, as well as sexual content that worries university ...