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The Student News Site of Trinity University

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The Student News Site of Trinity University

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The hardest battle

The hardest battle

Trinity’s newest organization, The Hidden Opponent, prioritizes mental health for athletes
Caleb Reed, Sports Reporter April 7, 2022

In a moment that stunned the world, gymnastics superstar Simone Biles stepped up for a seemingly routine run at the vault during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. While in the air, she experienced the “Twisties”...

Trinity Swim & Dive made a splash in 2021-22 season

Trinity Swim & Dive made a splash in 2021-22 season

Coach Pruden and swimmers reflect on season
Jay Fitzgerald, Reporting Intern March 31, 2022

Upon finishing competition at the NCAA DIII National Championships in Indianapolis, Trinity Swim & Dive concluded their 2021-22 season on a high note. Across both Men’s and Women’s teams, Trinity...

Trinity softball wins Schreiner series

Trinity softball wins Schreiner series

Tigers win Schreiner series thanks to a dramatic game 3
Caleb Reed, Sports Reporter March 31, 2022

Trinity Softball came out on top of their three-game series against Schreiner, taking a 2-1 game split in a weekend that saw plenty of action. On two days that saw beautiful springtime weather, supporters...

Keeping the Madness in March

Keeping the Madness in March

Breaking down the remaining field heading into the Sweet 16
Jay Fitzgerald, Reporting Intern March 24, 2022

Whether you are an avid college basketball fan or just pick based on mascots, filling out a bracket has become a staple for many during March. The beauty of the challenge is that no matter how knowledgeable...

Trinity Men’s Soccer springing into action

Trinity Men’s Soccer springing into action

A look into what our men’s soccer team is doing in their offseason
Nathalie Tawa, Sports Reporter March 24, 2022

While most students are focused on the good weather, summer plans or baseball season, our Trinity Tigers’ men’s soccer team is going back to the drawing board as they prepare for next fall’s season....

Trinity baseball opens SCAC play with weekend series sweep against Southwestern

Trinity baseball opens SCAC play with weekend series sweep against Southwestern

Tigers ride double-digit hits to victory
Caleb Reed, Sports Reporter March 24, 2022

The Tigers swept their opening three-game series against the Southwestern Pirates to kick off the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) schedule, including a pair of Saturday double-header victories...

OPINION: A different kind of fallout

OPINION: A different kind of fallout

Russian athletes feel the heat in response to war in Ukraine
Caleb Reed, Sports Reporter March 18, 2022

Without a doubt, the war in Ukraine has had massive influences on the media landscape. News of events has come in rapidly, and there are new headlines everywhere we turn. Social media is alight with breaking...

Hailey Coleman watches on as Maggie Shipley attempts a layup in Trinity's 52-39 win over Whitman College.

“Elite” Tigers end season with a school record of 27 straight wins

Trinity’s Elite Eight playoff run leaves a season to remember
Caleb Reed, Sports Reporter March 17, 2022

The Trinity Tigers Women’s Basketball team advanced to the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Division III Basketball Tournament, earning the achievement after winning games on Friday, March 4, and Saturday,...

Take me out to the ball game…whenever that is

Take me out to the ball game…whenever that is

MLB’s lockout is a classic tale of money and pride, and it’s not ending soon
Caleb Reed, Sports Reporter March 3, 2022

Oh, November, please come back. The World Series this past season left us all hopeful. An Atlanta team hadn’t choked! Shohei Ohtani won MVP! All was right with the world, and baseball was ready for another...

Trinity’s club polo team begins competition

Trinity’s club polo team begins competition

3 years after the clubs inception, players saddle up for competition
Alejandra Gerlach, Managing Editor March 3, 2022

Three years after the club team was originally founded, Trinity’s Polo Team is finally competing in the official competition. The club, which is sponsored by the San Antonio Polo Club, is a registered...

A Day at the Rodeo: Getting roped into team roping

A Day at the Rodeo: Getting roped into team roping

Falling in love with the fastest 8 seconds in sports
Caleb Reed, Sports Reporter February 24, 2022

I’m going to be totally honest: I have never been to a rodeo once in my life. For those that know me, this may be surprising to hear. I come from rural West Texas, in a town of 2,000; how could I have...

Kings of the court: men’s tennis continues win streak

Kings of the court: men’s tennis continues win streak

Tiger’s continue win streak at home games against Sewanee
Luke Terry, Sports Reporter February 24, 2022

Winning streaks are becoming a trend in the Tiger athletic department, and the Trinity men’s tennis team took to the courts on Saturday, Feb. 19, looking to extend one of their own. Coming off a couple...