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Hidden no more: The Hidden Opponent grows

Hidden no more: The Hidden Opponent grows

Mental health organization for athletes remains strong during second year at Trinity
Caleb Reed, Sports Editor October 6, 2023

In spring 2022, a Trinity athlete brought a chapter of The Hidden Opponent (THO), a national program meant to highlight and support the mental health of student-athletes, to campus. The organization quickly...

Lions, Bengals and Cowboys, oh my!

Lions, Bengals and Cowboys, oh my!

NFL reaches quarter point in the season with major surprises in the books
Cole Isaacson, Sports Reporter October 6, 2023

The first four weeks of the NFL season are now complete, and with that comes a four-game snapshot of each team’s 2023 outlook. Through the first month, there have been teams who have met expectations,...

Zelensky has to shut his mouth… even if he’s right

Zelensky has to shut his mouth… even if he’s right

Emma Power, Opinion Columnist October 6, 2023

On Sept.19, 2023, during the annual U.N. General Assembly Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky spent most of his time criticizing Russia and asking other countries for support. But one of Zelensky’s...

The blessing and curse of COVID quarantines

The blessing and curse of COVID quarantines

When being forced to take a physical break reveals you needed a mental break
Aubrey Jackson, Arts & Entertainment Reporter October 6, 2023

I’m not someone who measures school by counting down the days until my next break from it, but recently, I’ve felt like the weight of this semester has been getting incrementally more heavy — and...

The gift of greenspaces

The gift of greenspaces

Immersing yourself in nature can be the break you need from the bustle at Trinity
Ava Peinhardt October 6, 2023

Between homework, studying for midterms and keeping up with extracurriculars, student life can be overwhelming. Even as a senior, I still struggle with balancing the demands of my academics and my body’s...

An interesting concept couldn’t save “No One Will Save You”

An interesting concept couldn’t save “No One Will Save You”

A solid lead and a five-word gimmick prop up the film’s more boring aspects
Om Dighe, Arts & Entertainment Columnist October 6, 2023

“No One Will Save You” is a science fiction horror film from writer/director Brian Duffield (“Spontaneous”). It stars Emmy-nominated Kaitlyn Dever (“Unbelievable,” “Dopesick”) as an isolated...

Libra season: Your October horoscope

Libra season: Your October horoscope

Midterms approaching, and the stars are full of surprises
Gia Campolo, Special Sections Editor October 6, 2023

Libra season, which begins on Sept. 23, has always been a great season, and its timing so close to Halloween is definitely a plus. October’s major astrological events include a fresh start with a new...

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Alejandra Caballero Pinedo leads a life of authenticity

Get to know senior Alejandra Caballero Pinedo
Omar Ratrut, Pulse Reporter October 6, 2023

Alejandra Caballero Pinedo, senior political science and economics double-major, strives to lead an authentic life through everything she does. From her involvement in residential life to the SPURS sorority,...

Community-supported, community-centered

KRTU concludes this semester’s membership drive, prioritizing community building
Aubrey Jackson, Arts & Entertainment Reporter October 6, 2023

Trinity’s radio station, KRTU FM 91.7, provides on-air programming to Trinity and the larger San Antonio community, but it’s much more than just a channel on the radio. KRTU hosts events both on Trinity’s...

Counseling Services and the Oasis Room are accessible and free to all students

What’s the sitch with counseling services?

Office acknowledges rumors and looks toward the future
Monica Martinez, News Reporter October 6, 2023

In the west wing of the Coates Student Center, five full-time and three part-time counselors work, each coming from a different background and bringing those identities into their work. An increasing number...

Four (cheap) indie games that can give you a break

Four (cheap) indie games that can give you a break

The age of cozy gaming is in this fall
Sarah Fisher, Editor-in-Chief October 6, 2023

My brother has long made fun of me for the types of games that I like to play — point- and click games or puzzle games without much in terms of combat or skillful maneuvering — saying that they “aren’t...

Turning to “Gilmore Girls” for comfort

Turning to “Gilmore Girls” for comfort

The start of fall means the start of my annual rewatch of my favorite nostalgic show
Lauren Roddis, Arts and Entertainment Editor October 6, 2023

“Gilmore Girls” has been and probably always will be the TV show I hold most dear to my heart. I watched it for the first time with my mom in middle school, and I have turned to it for solace from...