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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...

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...

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...

A24 re-releases remastered “Stop Making Sense”

A24 re-releases remastered “Stop Making Sense”

Jonathan Demme’s documentary puts Talking Heads back on the big screen
Lauren Roddis, Arts and Entertainment Editor September 28, 2023

On Aug. 17, indie production company A24 announced that Jonathan Demme’s Talking Heads concert film, “Stop Making Sense,” would return to theaters newly restored in IMAX on Sept. 22 and to theaters...

Preacher Red produces and performs original content

Preacher Red produces and performs original content

Despite only being three weeks old, Preacher Red is making strides to a first EP
Lottie Correia, Arts Reporter September 28, 2023

Near the start of this semester, a group of music-loving students decided to start a rock band called Preacher Red. So far, they have played at a few fraternity events, including at Phi Sigma Chi, and...

“Cyberpunk 2077” has returned with a massive overhaul

“Cyberpunk 2077” has returned with a massive overhaul

Update 2.0 makes significant changes to the game ... but why did it take so long?
Om Dighe, Arts & Entertainment Columnist September 28, 2023

“Cyberpunk 2077” is one of the best examples of a cautionary tale in the gaming world. After only four years of development (and eight years of hype), the game was released in December 2020 … and...

Oh, the humanity! Can creativity in AI actually exist?

Oh, the humanity! Can creativity in AI actually exist?

Do we really know the effect artificial intelligence has on human creativity?
Aubrey Jackson, Arts & Entertainment Reporter September 21, 2023

Pedro Ordoñez Acosta, senior finance and art double-major, is a painter. Acosta uses generative artificial intelligence (AI) programs, such as DaVinci and DALL∙E 2, as a part of his creative process....

“The Nun II” and the curse of film franchises

“The Nun II” and the curse of film franchises

Making franchises like this is a bad habit (pun intended)
Om Dighe, Arts & Entertainment Columnist September 21, 2023

“The Nun II” is a Gothic horror film from director Michael Chaves, and it serves as the ninth installment of “The Conjuring” universe. The story follows Sister Irene as she investigates the murder...

Is the new Netflix "One Piece" adaptation worth watching?

Is the new Netflix “One Piece” adaptation worth watching?

”One Piece” may bring satisfaction to fans
Lottie Correia, Arts Reporter September 21, 2023

After 30 years of continual manga updates and 1,076 anime episodes, Netflix has adapted Eiichiro Oda’s “One Piece” into a live-action series. After many unsuccessful adaptations of other anime, including...

The music of the 2010s is finally coming back

The music of the 2010s is finally coming back

Olivia Rodrigo’s “GUTS” revives the old classics in the best way possible
Diya Contractor, Copy Editor September 21, 2023

I was born in 2004, which tells you that between the ages of 10-13, the main source of influence in my life came from electropop and bubbly dance music. However, despite my passion for music, there was...

Awards season: Hollywood’s time to pat itself on the back

Awards season: Hollywood’s time to pat itself on the back

In the midst of Hollywood strikes, awards season still draws excitement and controversy
Lauren Roddis, Arts and Entertainment Editor September 15, 2023

With the onslaught of pumpkin spice lattes and changing leaves, the only thing on my mind is the 10 movies I will put on my Letterboxd top 10 of 2023 list. The beginning of September normally marks the...

Leeroy Singing

The cardiac hills are alive with the sound of music

Trinity’s choir and orchestra students prepare for this semester’s performances
Aubrey Jackson, Arts & Entertainment Reporter September 15, 2023

Like many in-person experiences, Trinity’s orchestra and choir ensembles were severely compromised during the COVID pandemic. However, the past few years have been a time of increased performance opportunities...