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The debaters from the first event in The Conversation series (From left: Jack Moore, Brooklyn King, Will Walker, Avery Wilson)

The environment on center stage

The debate program hosts public debate on climate change policy
Colin Houston, News Editor September 12, 2024

After a long pause due to COVID-19, the Trinity University Debate program hosted a public debate in Dicke Hall last Thursday. Four debaters, forming two teams of two, argued over the merits of a carbon...

Hello, ‘ALOHA INOHA’: Local artist’s debut review

Hello, ‘ALOHA INOHA’: Local artist’s debut review

A review of San Antonio-based band’s newly released ‘beach-punk’ album
Jacob Palmer, Arts and Entertainment Reporter September 5, 2024

INOHA, a San Antonio-based band with a Trinity student member, recently released their first album titled “ALOHA INOHA.” It is iconic. The album combines elements of classic surf rock, modern indie...

A guide to the best movies of the summer

A guide to the best movies of the summer

Extraterrestrial creatures, hooded women and dancing Emma Stone. Oh my!
Om Dighe, Arts and Entertainment Reporter September 5, 2024

Our summer vacation may be over, but movies are forever: here are my three favorite movies that I watched in theaters over the summer. “Cuckoo” is the second film from Tilman Singer (“Luz”)....

The Coates Esplanade construction through the inside windows.

There’s something afoot on the Esplanade: Spoiler alert, it’s the jackhammers

Monica Martinez, News Reporter September 5, 2024

At the beginning of each fall semester first-years are finding their way around campus. This year, however, poses a new challenge, with construction on the Coates esplanade blocking Cardiac Hill and limiting...

Student holds up paper for Trinity Tigerthon at Student Involvement Fair

Fall into campus life: discover opportunties at student involvement fair

Ngoc Minh Thu Nguyen, News Reporter September 5, 2024

On Aug. 28, hundreds of students crowded upper campus at 5:00 p.m. for the Student Involvement Fair (SIF) sponsored by Student Engagement and Development. Throughout the years, a significant emphasis...

Trinity lacrosse club poses for picture at Student Involvement Fair

Club Sports recruit new members at Student Involvement Fair

Clubs and orgs work to find new students for the new academic year
Claire Carpenter, Sports Reporter September 5, 2024

As the new school year begins, Trinity’s club sports must again tackle the difficult task of recruiting students to their organizations. With so many options available for students, clubs must find ways...

Club teams compete with scant rosters

Club teams compete with scant rosters

Women’s Club sports work on recruiting new members for new year
Maddy Morrow, Sports Reporter September 5, 2024

Women’s club soccer, lacrosse and basketball faced challenges with low participation as the 2023-2024 school year progressed. Due to students’ busy schedules, the teams were unable to compete at the...

Real Madrid Champion's League celebrations/parade seen by Trinity students abroad in Spain

Super soccer summer in Spain: Trinity students abroad in Spain witness historic summer of soccer.

This summer, 15 Trinity students embarked on an exciting voyage to study abroad in Spain. Little did they know, this summer would be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to observe a massive part of Spanish culture: soccer.
Scott Lebo, Sports Reporter September 5, 2024

Most of the students on the trip were not aware of the brilliant soccer experience that was to come, including Jennifer Edozie. Jennifer Edozie, sophomore political science and Spanish double-major, was...

Junior Jackson Williams makes a play at scrimmage on Aug. 29

Tigers reload roster with first-time starters

Despite losing majority of starters, Tiger Football aims for a strong 2024 campaign
Caleb Reed, Sports Editor September 5, 2024

Following a season that saw 25 seniors alongside 16 fifth-years, including big names like All-American linebacker Caleb Harmel and passing record holder Tucker horn, this season will feature many new faces...

It’s not about immigration, it’s about power

It’s not about immigration, it’s about power

Mia Vela, Opinion Columnist September 5, 2024

The Republican Party has sold out its base in exchange for an electoral advantage in this upcoming election. By blocking the Border Act of 2024, Republicans have shown that they are not interested in passing...

“In case of fire, do not use the elevator”

“In case of fire, do not use the elevator”

Murchison elevator closure and its impact on physically impaired students
Will Sharp, Opinion Columnist September 5, 2024

Trinity has continuously put its money towards renovations that prioritize aesthetic appeal over functionality. Due to construction this upcoming semester, the university will be closing parts of campus...

Proposed bus lines fail to address transit needs

Proposed bus lines fail to address transit needs

Beck Williams, Opinion Columnist September 5, 2024

There is no more quintessentially American story than the transition of a city once teeming with pedestrians and streetcars to an archipelagic collection of strip malls and office buildings connected only...