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Messi earns historic eighth Ballon d’Or

Messi earns historic eighth Ballon d’Or

Despite Haaland’s record-breaking year, Messi comes out on top again
Scott Lebo, Sports Reporter November 9, 2023

This season’s Ballon d’Or race has been a hotly contested competition all the way through. From the end of the World Cup in December 2022 to the end of the season in June of this year, it was a two-horse...

Champions at last: Rangers win World Series

Champions at last: Rangers win World Series

The Texas Rangers’ domination over the Arizona Diamondbacks left a mark in baseball history
John Thweatt, Sports Reporter November 9, 2023

The Texas Rangers won the World Series in Phoenix on Nov. 1 in a five-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. It is the franchise’s first title in history, with fans waiting 63 years for the Commissioner’s...

Pickleball collaboration event proves to be an ace

Pickleball collaboration event proves to be an ace

TU Pickleball and The Hidden Opponent joint event experiences great turnout
Caleb Reed, Sports Editor November 9, 2023

The TU Pickleball club and The Hidden Opponent (THO) hosted a pickleball event that generated high turnout from both athletes and non-athletes alike. The two-hour event, held on Friday, Nov. 3, saw all...

In defense of hypocrisy

In defense of hypocrisy

Diya Contractor, Copy Editor November 9, 2023

I’ve been hating my phone lately. The notifications from my assortment of news apps continuously give me heart palpitations, even when I don’t allow myself to comprehend them fully. The shock of these...

A star has fallen but so has a real man

A star has fallen but so has a real man

Matthew Perry’s death brings to light the complications of grieving celebrities
Emma Power, Opinion Columnist November 9, 2023

TV, movie and book characters quickly become our friends from the moment we learn their stories. Our comfort shows and characters get us through the hard times and celebrate with us during the happy ones....

Palestine Teach-In event draws overflowing crowd

Palestine Teach-In event draws overflowing crowd

MSA’s educational event on the Israel-Palestine situation sees remarkable turnout
Harper Horn-Clegg, News Reporter November 9, 2023

The Muslim Student Association (MSA), in coordination with several academic departments, hosted the Teach-In on Palestine. The event was created to provide students with an opportunity to learn about the...

The new tiger den.

Creating social experiences: Renovations in the Tiger’s Den

Student affairs wants student input to improve upon unused space
Monica Martinez, News Reporter November 9, 2023

New renovations initiated by the student affairs office aim to make the Tiger’s Den popular. The room sits in limbo, and it’s up to students to decide the next steps for the Tiger’s Den. Renovating...

Finding a sense of home as we go

Finding a sense of home as we go

Rachel Oliver, Managing Editor November 9, 2023

As the end of the semester approaches, students studying abroad will soon return home, embracing a new world outlook and sense of self. As our friends return, a whole cohort of students, including myself,...

Title IX at Trinity: “The hardest job on campus”

Title IX at Trinity: “The hardest job on campus”

Trinity’s annual CEO report shows 1 out of 29 cases investigated
Joshua Mitra, News Reporter November 9, 2023

Trinity University’s annual chief executive officer (CEO) report indicated that, after students reported 29 cases involving sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence or stalking to the Title...

Students participating in SASA's Diwali

Trinity’s annual Diwali event brings together community

SASA celebrated the Festival of Lights with dance, cuisine and sparklers
Eve Slemp, News Reporter November 9, 2023

In this year’s “Diwali: The World Premiere,” the South Asian Student Association (SASA) showcased South Asian culture through dance performances, authentic South Asian cuisine from local San Antonio...

A new tradition: Trinity Autumn Festival of the Arts

A new tradition: Trinity Autumn Festival of the Arts

First TAFA highlights arts of various forms from Trinity students and alumni
Aubrey Jackson, Arts & Entertainment Reporter November 9, 2023

The first annual Trinity Autumn Festival of the Arts (TAFA) marks an effort to highlight art and creativity on campus this semester. Events of all sorts—stage productions, visual art exhibits, concerts,...

Sleepquest! – The Journey

Jay Burdine, Illustrator November 9, 2023