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Chelsea Runacres qualifies for equestrian nationals

Saul Malek April 23, 2018

Kids grow up playing sports. It’s a way of life, a rite of passage of being a kid. Oftentimes, a few years of a sport is enough until a kid gets bored or realizes they aren’t good enough for a higher...

Blake Lieberman. photo by Allison Wolff, staff photographer

Soccer star discusses his childhood battle with cancer

Saul Malek April 18, 2018

Sophomore goalie Blake Lieberman has started against Trinity's strongest opponents, but in his 17 years of soccer, his toughest adversary was one he had to face off the field. When he was 11 years old,...

first-year infielder Carli Jones hits in a game vs. Southwestern. photo by Allison Wolff, staff photographer

Trinity softball splits doubleheader against Our Lady of the Lake University

Saul Malek April 11, 2018

Trinity softball split a Wednesday evening doubleheader against Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU). After a 5-1 win in game one, the team sat through five scoreless innings in game two until OLLU put...

illustration by Andrea Nebhut, staff illustrator

Fantasy baseball: It’s more than a game

Saul Malek April 11, 2018

You call yourself a baseball fan, but do you really know what WOBA is? No? That’s OK. How about VORP? Didn’t think so. The average baseball fan probably isn’t spending much time mulling over advanced...

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Trinity baseball ranked No. 1 in DIII

Saul Malek April 7, 2018

Tiger baseball has risen to No. 1 in the nation as they approach the middle of the 2018 season. The team now boasts a 19-2 overall record while averaging an astounding 9.5 runs per game.  When we first...

Members of the men's tennis team pose for a photo during a break from competition in California over spring break. photo provided by Tilden Oliver

Spring break recap: Tennis travels to California, baseball moves to no. 2 in nation

Saul Malek March 22, 2018

Most Trinity students use spring break as a time to relax and take a load off. But for Trinity athletes, there are no days off. Over the break, the Tigers’ baseball, softball, track and field and tennis...

Jake West, junior, pitches during practice. photo by Allison Wolff, staff photographer

Baseball looks to lengthen six-game streak

Saul Malek February 26, 2018

Ranked No. 15, the Tiger baseball team opened its season with a dominant 6-0 streak. This follows their 2017 season, where the team was eliminated from the SCAC tournament after a 28-16 regular season. The...

Tiger swim and dive won the SCAC championship this past week. photo provided by Duncan MacAskill

Trinity swimmers, divers sweep SCAC championship

Saul Malek February 21, 2018

Tigers dove into success at the SCAC championship tournament this weekend, claiming the title over six schools. The women’s team took first place by 72 points while the men’s team produced a 161 point...

Senior captain Ben Mulford warms up for practice on Feb. 14. photo by Allison Wolff, staff photographer

Club lacrosse team grows in fourth year

Saul Malek February 15, 2018

Three years ago, former high school lacrosse player and freshman Ben Mulford decided that Trinity’s athletic scene needed a change. Sure, Trinity had its basketball teams and its football teams and even...

Man versus machine: Oracle NFL rank challenge, two years later

Man versus machine: Oracle NFL rank challenge, two years later

Saul Malek February 15, 2018

It doesn’t take a world class computer to let you know that the Golden State Warriors are probably going to stomp all over the Phoenix Suns. A high powered offense of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and...

Intramural soccer began competition earlier this week. photo by Allison Wolff, staff photographer

Intramurals kick off

Saul Malek January 31, 2018

Trinity students of all years and concentrations gathered together to kick off the 2018 intramural season earlier this week. According to intramural director Kristen Harrison, Trinity is no stranger to...

Students are often given the chance to work for the athletics department in broadcasting. photo by Allison Wolff

Announcing for Trinity: My Experience

Saul Malek January 24, 2018

When parents wake up and see their children in the morning, they expect a routine conversation. "How did you sleep?" "What are your plans for the day?" For my parents, this was never the case. Instead...