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How multi-talented students maintain momentum

Austin Davidson November 9, 2017

Everyone at Trinity University is busy. Whether this is due to school, athletics, extracurriculars, Greek life or maintaining a social life, none of us seem to have enough hours in the day to get everything...

The YOSA Philharmonic performed John Williams’ “Star Wars Suite” and a number of other compositions in Sunday’s concert, “Star Wars and Other Epic Adventures.” photo provided by Jack Braden Imagery

YOSA Philharmonic delights with “Star Wars” tribute and other surprises

Daniel Conrad November 7, 2017

"This has been pleasant and all," I thought to myself, "but it doesn't seem to be going anywhere." If it weren't for Troy Peters' conducting, I wouldn't have known that the Youth Orchestras of...

Sophomore ALEX MOTTER performs during the Trinity Review’s Halloween Open Mic night. The event’s spooky decor were matched by macabre poems and stories. photo provided by Alex Motter

Trinity Review hosts Halloween-themed Open Mic

Bobby Watson November 5, 2017

On this past Monday, in the Tigers' Den, the Trinity Review held its annual Open Mic, an all-in-one scary story contest and a costume contest "” both of which were voted on by the audience. The...

Tenor soloist Shane Bono performs alongside pianist Seth Nelson. photo by Chloe Sonnier

Trinity Soloists Compete for Vocal Excellence Award

Abigail Wharton November 2, 2017

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Rosalind Franklin Vocal Excellence Award Competition. Juniors and seniors studying applied vocal instruction at Trinity are eligible to sing for scholarship...

photo by Stephen Sumrall-Orsak

Mabuhay celebrates Filipino culture on Trinity’s campus

Georgie Riggs November 2, 2017

Trinity's Filipino Student Association (FSA) hosted the 12th annual Mabuhay festival last Friday in celebration of Filipino-American History Month. The event honored both traditional and contemporary elements...

KHALID takes the stage during Mala Luna Music Festival. For a relatively new festival event, Mala Luna has been incredibly successful, and will return in 2018. photo by CHLOE SONNIER

Mala Luna 2017: San Antonio’s musical festival

Hailey Wilson November 2, 2017

What do Future, Lil Wayne, Wiz Khalifa and Migos all have in common? All acts headlined the second-annual Mala Luna Music Festival. From Oct. 27 through 29, some of the hottest names in hip-hop, R&B...

photo by Chloe Sonnier

Distinguished organist performs at Trinity

Austin Davidson November 2, 2017

It was a cool 65 degrees fahrenheit as I entered the Parker Chapel. The aisles next to me were sparsely filled with people of all ages, and a couple of younger kids squirmed in their seats as their parents...

photo by Chloe Sonnier

Jennifer Ling Datchuk Opens Show in Neidorff Art Gallery

Abigail Wharton November 2, 2017

Jennifer Ling Datchuk is an artist at the top of her game. Specializing in ceramics, she also utilizes photography and mixed media installations. As a child of a Chinese immigrant and the grandchild of...

Trinity Review hosts Halloween open mic night

Bobby Watson October 31, 2017

On this past Monday, in the Tigers' Den, the Trinity Review held its annual Open Mic, an all-in-one scary story contest and a costume contest "” both of which were voted on by the audience. The event...

illustration by Noelle Barrera

Inktober: A yearly ink drawing marathon

Noelle Barrera October 25, 2017

Shadowy figures cackle in dark rooms, while their creation rises from the ashes. Twirling their instruments of mayhem maniacally, they celebrate the coming of October with a fearsome glee that may seem...

Cirque du Soleil dazzles with "Crystal"

Cirque du Soleil dazzles with “Crystal”

Noelle Barrera October 25, 2017

Dancing, acrobatics, leaps through the air and more: "Crystal" is the latest production by renowned Canadian entertainment company Cirque du Soleil, and it's different from any circus performance you've...

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Dia de los Muertos and Halloween: A tale of two traditions

Abigail Wharton October 25, 2017

Although they fall around the same time of year and seem to celebrate all things sugary and skeletal, Dia de los Muertos and Halloween are two distinct traditions that are not to be confused. Dia de...