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Om’s favorite films of 2023 (so far)

Om’s favorite films of 2023 (so far)

A comprehensive ranking of some of the best films that have released this year
Om Dighe, Arts & Entertainment Columnist August 31, 2023

Hollywood may have had its share of lows in 2023, whether they be terrible movies (e.g., “The Flash”) or the circumstances of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Screen Actors Guild-American...

Staying cool as the shows bring the heat

Staying cool as the shows bring the heat

Tips from Trinity students on how to stay safe during the summer concert season
Aubrey Jackson, Arts & Entertainment Reporter August 31, 2023

Despite record-breaking temperatures, this summer’s heat has not stopped music lovers from going to concerts, even at outdoor venues. While personal safety is a factor at any concert or large gathering,...

Barbie” is not a revolutionary masterclass in feminism

“Barbie” is not a revolutionary masterclass in feminism

Basic feminist ideas may be reductive but they still introduce audiences to some feminism
Lottie Correia, Arts Reporter August 31, 2023

Although “Barbie” displays feminist ideas, it lacks intersectionality and simplifies what it means to be a woman or person assigned female at birth (AFAB) living under patriarchy. The film sticks to...

The making of “The Mess We’ve Made”

The making of “The Mess We’ve Made”

5 senior art majors prepare their final exhibit at Trinity
Abby Jackson, Arts & Entertainment Reporter April 27, 2023

Trinity’s graduating class of 2023 includes five art majors: Isa Keene, Jessica Oskam, Ava Sommer, Ruby Walker and Sally Wyma. Together, they are displaying their work in the Michael and Noemi Neidorff...

The beautiful nightmare that is “Beau Is Afraid”

The beautiful nightmare that is “Beau Is Afraid”

A sheer three hours worth of mommy issues
Om Dighe, Arts & Entertainment Columnist April 27, 2023

“Beau Is Afraid” is a surrealist dark comedy horror film from writer/director Ari Aster (“Hereditary” and “Midsommar”). The film follows an extremely anxious middle-aged man named Beau (Joaquin...

San Antonio restaurants that go green to save green

San Antonio restaurants that go green to save green

One challenge that many sustainable food businesses in San Antonio are facing is what to do with their excess food
Kate Klein, Intern April 20, 2023

From donating surplus food to churches to using biodegradable packaging materials or offering plant-based menu items, being sustainable can mean many different things. Many San Antonio food businesses...

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Does touring the world kill it?

Entertainment and the environment: How concerts can be more sustainable
Parker Parent, Arts & Entertainment Reporter April 20, 2023

Masses of crowds gather, thirsty and exhausted, charging to the frontlines, ready to fight for a place in the pit of a Taylor Swift concert. Bands holding concerts and touring worldwide are staples of...

“Who doesn’t love to go touch some grass?”

“Who doesn’t love to go touch some grass?”

The benefits of bringing environmental awareness to your hobbies this Earth Month
Abby Jackson, Arts & Entertainment Reporter April 20, 2023

There are many ways that students can get involved with sustainability at Trinity. Kai Velasquez, sophomore sociology and urban studies major and president of the Trinity Bee Club, believes that getting...

“Resident Evil 4” updates a masterpiece

“Resident Evil 4” updates a masterpiece

I’ll buy that for a high price
Om Dighe, Arts & Entertainment Columnist April 20, 2023

The “Resident Evil 4” remake is the latest entry in the iconic “Resident Evil” video-game series. The story follows U.S. agent Leon Kennedy on a mission to rescue Ashley Graham, the president’s...

“Scream VI” slashes through the Big Apple

“Scream VI” slashes through the Big Apple

Watch out for Ghostface: In the concrete jungle, nobody can hear you “Scream”
Om Dighe, Arts & Entertainment Columnist April 13, 2023

“Scream VI” is the sixth entry in the iconic slasher series, and, like the last entry, is directed by “Ready or Not” filmmakers Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett. This film follows the survivors...

A snapshot of one of many of Swift’s outfits at her concert.

The Eras Tour was worth the wait

Swifties are not disappointed with Swift’s return to the stage
Abby Jackson, Arts & Entertainment Reporter April 13, 2023

After a five-year hiatus, Taylor Swift is back on tour, and her fans are responding accordingly. Social media is currently teeming with content about the Eras Tour, and Swifties are sharing everything...

Dr. Andrew Porter signed copies at his book launch on Tuesday night.

Finding inspiration in the ordinary: “The Disappeared”

Trinity professor Andrew Porter shares insights into the creative process from his new book
Samira Turino, Arts & Entertainment Reporter April 13, 2023

In his latest book, “The Disappeared,” Andrew Porter, professor of English and director of the creative writing program at Trinity, plunges readers into the vanishings in the cities of San Antonio...

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