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Trinity offense overwhelming for Tornados in 3-0 win

Trinity offense overwhelming for Tornados in 3-0 win

Tigers' Adjei scores quickly and men's soccer holds on to end skid
Nicholas Chen, Sports Reporter September 29, 2022

As the Tigers began their warmup, a crowd of maroon packed the stands to cheer Trinity on against Concordia in their first home game in nearly two weeks. With a bright atmosphere, the whistle blew and...

The end of an era: First of “Big Three” fall

The end of an era: First of “Big Three” fall

Federer’s retirement leaves a hole in the tennis world
Caleb Reed, Sports Reporter September 29, 2022

We knew it had to happen eventually. When Roger Federer announced his retirement on Sept. 15, it sent waves through a tennis world already rocked by the retirement of women’s star Serena Williams. Of...

The NCAA is killing D-III competition

The NCAA is killing D-III competition

Monetary motivation from the governing body limits success in NCAA championships
Luke Terry, Sports Editor September 29, 2022

College athletics seasons are long, grueling, marathon-like affairs that consist of a large number of games and competitions. NCAA championships make up just a small fraction of the total number of games,...

Tigers tangle with Juniata in top-3 matchup

Tigers tangle with Juniata in top-3 matchup

Tigers defeat Juniata to reclaim #2 ranking after Trinity Fall Invitational
Luke Terry, Sports Editor September 22, 2022

A grueling early season schedule saw Trinity volleyball clash with six teams ranked in the top 25 of the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) poll, including four in the top ten. After a hot...

Serena Williams graces court one last time

Serena Williams graces court one last time

A once-in-a-generation talent who changed women’s sports forever
Nathalie Tawa, Sports Reporter September 22, 2022

Serena Jameka Williams was born in Saginaw, Michigan in 1981 to Oracene Price and Richard Williams. She began her tennis career at the age of four along with her older sister, Venus. When Williams was...

Fashion on the Field: Dress Code Double-Standards

Fashion on the Field: Dress Code Double-Standards

Athletes use fashion to make a mark off the field, but receptions vary on race
Luke Terry, Sports Editor September 22, 2022

If you follow professional sports close enough, you might be familiar with some of the most popular uniforms in the game: the Houston Astros’ retro rainbow jerseys, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' creamsicle...

Manu Ginóbili’s hall of fame induction is no fraud

Manu Ginóbili’s hall of fame induction is no fraud

A look at the international career that bolsters an already impressive resume
Luke Terry, Sports Editor September 15, 2022

The world was introduced to Emanual Ginóbili on June 30, 1999, as then-NBA deputy commissioner Rod Thorn over-enunciated the Argentine’s last name while announcing the 57th overall pick in the second...

Trinity University Women's Soccer team celebrating after they scored their first goal against Chapman

Two quick goals power Tigers past Panthers

Second half goals help Trinity top Chapman University in home opener
Caleb Reed, Sports Reporter September 15, 2022

After an impressive opening weekend, Trinity women’s soccer returned to San Antonio to play their first home game of their 2022 campaign this past Sunday. It was a 2-0 contest against Chapman University...

Trinity volleyball perfect in first weekend of play

Trinity volleyball perfect in first weekend of play

Tigers move up to #2 in AVCA poll following wins over two top-10 teams
Nathalie Tawa, Sports Reporter September 8, 2022

288 days after their quarterfinal loss in the NCAA Division III Championship, the Trinity Tigers made their return to the court this past weekend. The Trinity National Invitational, a round robin-style...

Pictures of Trinity's football field in the Multi-Sport Stadium

The NFL’s “Wheel of Discipline” is severely broken

Recent inconsistency has eroded trust in the league’s decision-making
Caleb Reed, Sports Reporter September 8, 2022

When the NFL season kicks off on Sunday, teams will take the field following a summer of controversy. Over the offseason, the league was busy handing out punishments with their “Wheel of Discipline.” What...

Trinity University's Bell Athletic Center.

Baseball and softball set to receive new playing surfaces

New turf one of many facility updates as part of Athletics Master Plan
Luke Terry, Sports Editor September 8, 2022

Renovations are underway on lower campus for both the baseball and softball fields, the most extensive changes to each since the softball field was updated in 2007 and the baseball field in 1992. On both...

F1’s guardian angel

F1’s guardian angel

From ridiculed to revered, the “Halo” has proven its doubters wrong
Caleb Reed, Sports Reporter September 1, 2022

The 2014 Japanese Grand Prix is a race that has, without a doubt, left a mark on the sport of F1. For those who don’t know, that year’s race went ahead despite monsoon-like conditions. On lap 42, German...