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Jessica Mason poses for a headshot.

Trinity women’s golf wraps up fall season

Anthony Romero, Sports Reporter November 7, 2024

During the Golfweek October Classic tournament in Destin, Florida, Trinity women’s golf wrapped up with No. 15 finish out of 24 teams, marking the end of the fall season. While the Tigers finished...

Michaela Bosco smashes a corner shot.

Tiger soccer says triumphant farewell to SCAC

Trinity goes eight for eight on final weekend, both squads undefeated in SCAC
Scott Lebo, Sports Reporter November 7, 2024

Two all-time seasons of McGinlay Field soccer ended on Nov. 3, the final whistle symbolizing the end of Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) soccer at Trinity University. With the conference...

Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan viciously attacks center Victor Wembanyama.

Timberwolves dismantled

Spurs win battle of attrition against championship hopeful Minnesota team.
Colin Houston, Sports (Interim) Editor November 7, 2024

Despite having to weather a number of runs by the high-powered Minnesota Timberwolves offense and bracing through the absence of a sick coach Gregg Popovich, the San Antonio Spurs’ immensely impressive...

Why I drive 276 miles each election day

Why I drive 276 miles each election day

Catherine Zarr, Editor-in-Chief November 7, 2024

For the over 67.5 million people who voted for Kamala Harris — and the many others who supported her but didn’t or weren’t able to vote — Election Day probably felt like a disaster. As a young...

Graphic with data about students past and current taking film studies as an ISM and minor.

Lights, Camera, New Major? Trinity needs a film studies major

Kieran Garvey, Opinion Columnist November 7, 2024

As a sophomore at Trinity University with major declaration right around the corner, I’m facing the same choice many students do: deciding on a major. Since I applied to college, I’ve been passionate...

I can’t give up on the United States yet, and neither can you

I can’t give up on the United States yet, and neither can you

Diya Contractor, Opinion Editor November 7, 2024

“Are you okay?” The morning after Election Day, I woke up to several texts from close friends and family asking me if I was okay, how I was doing and to text them if I needed anything. In that moment,...

Letter to the Editor: Feedback from alumni Michael Drudge

Letter to the Editor: Feedback from alumni Michael Drudge

Michael Drudge, Guest Columnist October 31, 2024

The Trinitonian report on the state of broken and scarce elevators on campus was propitious, coinciding with Alumni Weekend. Having once served as Trinitonian managing editor, I always pick up a copy...

Don’t let expectations ruin celebrations

Don’t let expectations ruin celebrations

Samara Gerstle, Managing Editor October 31, 2024

A couple of weeks ago, I found out I would be going to New Orleans for a college media convention. It was a great opportunity to learn more about journalism and to improve my work. The only catch was that...

YCT’s speaker sparks organized PRIDE protest

YCT’s speaker sparks organized PRIDE protest

Controversial figure Riley Gaines spoke as students gathered in protest
Katie Amdur, News Reporter October 31, 2024

On Oct. 28, professional athlete and political figure Riley Gaines gave a speech in Trinity University’s Chapman Auditorium. Gaines’ rhetoric sparked a protest in favor of transgender rights. As...

Actor in skull mask at Haunted Hall

Swashbucklers hold 18th annual Haunted Hall

Keira Cahill, News Reporter October 31, 2024

On Oct. 25 from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., the Swashbucklers living community hosted their annual Haunted Hall. The Swashbucklers, or Swash, is a pirate-themed sober living community that holds a Haunted Hall...

Crossword: Spooky Tricks and Flicks!

Skylar Savarin, Illustrator October 31, 2024

Across: 4. What do you call a werewolf interested in social justice? 6. THE nicest ghost 8. The most common sound on Halloween and a ‘96 horror movie 10. It happened to a cat in Harry Potter...

Phi Delta Kappa alumni and actives gather for group photo at Trinity Tailgat

Tigers return to their den

Trinity Alumni weekend celebrates connections
Ngoc Minh Thu Nguyen, News Reporter October 31, 2024

This year’s Trinity University Alumni Weekend took place from Oct. 24-27 with over 1,000 alumni and friends of Trinity in attendance. Several activities such as Block Party, Alumni Career Engagement...