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Breaking down Robert Rauschenberg

Breaking down Robert Rauschenberg

Influential art on Trinity’s campus
Ashley Allen, Arts Columnist November 4, 2021

In search of a study break in between classes? Look no further; you only need to visit an upper campus building such as Northrup Hall, Coates Library or Dicke-Smith Art Building to find and experience...

The curated sound of KRTU

The curated sound of KRTU

Students gain on-air experience while exploring new music
Ashley Allen, Arts Columnist October 28, 2021

KRTU is the independent radio station owned by Trinity University which plays jazz music from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. and indie rock music from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. every day on channel FM 91.7. The station has...

Cheesy horror is back: A review of "Malignant"

Cheesy horror is back: A review of “Malignant”

The director of "The Conjuring" brings the aesthetic of '80s horror into 2021
Om Dighe, Arts Columnist October 21, 2021

"Malignant" is the latest horror film from James Wan, the director of "Saw," "Insidious," "The Conjuring," "Furious 7" and "Aquaman." The film stars Annabelle Wallis (from "Peaky Blinders") as Madison,...

Give it a rest: The trouble with classifying music into genres

Give it a rest: The trouble with classifying music into genres

The traditional labeling of music genres fails to account for all the nuances of music
Ayden Smith, Arts Columnist October 21, 2021

I have SiriusXM radio in my car, and I am often overwhelmed by the number of channels. SiriusXM satellite radio boasts almost 150 different music channels. There are some broad categories like pop and...

Theatre department reflects on first show of season, “365”

Theatre department reflects on first show of season, “365”

The immersive show encouraged audience and cast members alike to step outside of the box
Ayden Smith, Arts Reporter October 14, 2021

The theatre department’s first show of the season is “365 Days/365 Plays.” Trinity’s largely student-organized production goes through around 20 of the total 365 plays written by Suzan-Lori Parks,...

2021 Texas Art Biennial on view at five museums across the state

2021 Texas Art Biennial on view at five museums across the state

Exhibition combines contemporary artworks from Texas-based and non-Texas-based artists
Ashley Allen, Arts Columnist October 14, 2021

The 2021 Texas Art Biennial, titled A New Landscape, A Possible Horizon, puts some of the latest, most innovative contemporary art on view at five art galleries and museums across San Antonio and Houston...

Announcing TUPS’ annual showing of Rocky Horror Picture Show

Announcing TUPS’ annual showing of Rocky Horror Picture Show

The Halloween tradition you don’t want to miss
Ashley Allen, Arts Columnist October 14, 2021

Come one, come all and most definitely come in costume to the wacky, fun and inclusive Halloween tradition that is the Rocky Horror Picture Show. Trinity University Players (TUPS), Trinity University’s...

Midnight Mass delivers in performance, production

Midnight Mass delivers in performance, production

Known for "The Haunting of Hill House," "The Haunting of Bly Manor," Make Flanagan excels again
Om Dighe October 14, 2021

Mike Flanagan is easily one of the best directors working in the horror genre today. Starting off with the independent films “Absentia,” “Oculus,” “Hush” and “Before I Wake,” he later moved...

It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that Swing (Bums)

It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that Swing (Bums)

The club prides itself in being a low-stress environment for dancers of all levels
Jordyn Guzman, Arts reporter October 7, 2021

Founded in 2004, the Trinity Swing Bums is a club that is centered around a shared love for music and dance. Specializing in swing dancing with an emphasis on the fast paced dance, lindy hop, the Swing...

Citizens brings together hope and honesty in Christian music

Citizens brings together hope and honesty in Christian music

Christian band that originated in mega-church brings positivity to everyday doubts and fears
Ayden Smith, Arts reporter September 30, 2021

The Church (referring to all denominations/Christian churches and the people therein) in the United States has long dealt with what is called “prosperity theology.” Simply put, the prosperity gospel...

Photo courtesy of Sally Wyma

Student Artist Spotlight: Sally Wyma shares inspiration

Uncovering the junior's practice and inspirations
Ashley Allen, Arts reporter September 30, 2021

Sally Wyma, junior art and psychology double major, has been creating art for as long as she can remember. Captivated at a young age by family members who created and sold art, Wyma’s creativity runs...

Theatre back on-stage with physical audience following virtual semesters

Theatre back on-stage with physical audience following virtual semesters

"365 Days/365 Plays,” directed by professor Kyle Gillett, comes to stage on Oct. 1
Ayden Smith, Arts Reporter September 23, 2021

Rachel Joseph, associate professor for theatre, is directing the department’s second show of the fall semester, “Silent Retreat.” In preparing for this upcoming show, Joseph has not forgotten the...