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The Student News Site of Trinity University

Trinitonian

The Student News Site of Trinity University

Trinitonian

A hot topic across the nation right now is whether or not kneeling during the national anthem demonstrates a protest of the American flag. Photo by Allison Wolff

Taking a knee: Protest within sports and how it applies to us

Hailey Wilson October 3, 2017

If you have consumed any sort of media this past week or two, chances are you have seen and heard all about the national anthem protests that are sweeping across the nation. Athletes from the NFL, MLB,...

The women's ultimate team, Altitude, is currently recruiting for their upcoming season. Photos provided by Maddy Walshak

Trinity women’s ultimate frisbee team kicks it up a notch

Hailey Wilson October 2, 2017

Altitude, the women's ultimate frisbee team, is already making its mark on Trinity's campus, despite only being a few years old. Four years ago, a couple of women came together and founded the club sport,...

The Trinity cross-country team will face hundreds of competitors this upcoming weekend. This will be the fourth time that senior Michael Erickson, left, and senior Austin Brown, center, race at the Chile Pepper Festival. Photo provided by Emily Daum

Cross-Country heads to Chile Pepper Festival

Julia Weis September 28, 2017

The men's and women's cross-country teams plan to load up on a bus Thursday, Sept. 28, and head 10 hours north to Fayetteville, Arkansas for one of the largest cross-country events in the nation: the Chile...

After junior Marisa Trevino was cursed at by a Trinity soccer player, the policy was changed so that the women no longer are required to work the games. Photo by Allison Wolff

Softball team no longer working soccer games

Julia Weis September 27, 2017

After years of being required by coaches to retrieve and throw in balls for the men’s and women’s soccer games, a change in policy has allowed the softball team to be free of this requirement. This...

Senior quarterback AUSTIN GRAUER takes the ball across the field. The Tiger football team is excited to keep their momentum going after winning the first home game. Photo by Allison Wolff

Football defeats Chapman in overtime

Elise Hester September 27, 2017

Trinity football is back. The Tigers may have started their football season on the wrong foot in a 32-7 loss against Redlands University, but with their first two conference games, the men of Trinity football...

Christian Skagshaug, junior midfielder, practices with his teammates for their  upcoming at Centenary College. Photo by Allison Wolff

17-year streak of soccer home wins ends

Elise Hester September 27, 2017

In a loss against the University of Dallas on Friday, Sept. 15, Trinity men's soccer fell to the Crusaders and ended a 17 year streak of home game wins. The game ended in double overtime with a moment...

Graphic by Tyler Herron

Students perform balancing act between Greek life, athletics

Hailey Wilson September 25, 2017

Year after year, the largest portion of Trinity's student population are student athletes and members of Greek Life. These subgroups tend to blend together, but it hasn't always been that way. In the past,...

The men's ultimate team, Turbulence, practices for an exciting new season. Photo by Allison Wolff

A look into Turbulence, Trinity’s club ultimate frisbee team

Hailey Wilson September 25, 2017

Trinity University is home to many talented athletes, and some of these athletes can be found at the club level. Whether it's lacrosse, trap and skeet, tennis, rugby or fencing, Tigers sign up to compete...

Each year at a home football game, the Trinity cheer team shows off vintage uniforms for the fans. Photo provided by Zoe Heeter

Trinity cheer team expands

Julia Weis September 20, 2017

Trinity's cheer squad is back in action and looking forward to their debut at the home football game this upcoming Saturday. Co-captains Zoe Heeter and Heather Hayes are excited that their team has...

Illustration by Yessenia Lopez

A look into the basic tailgating experience

Elise Hester September 19, 2017

Saturdays are for the boys, but you go to Trinity University, where tailgating consists of Kappas playing fake beer pong on Prassel Lawn. So you decide to visit The One Person You Know at Not Your School...

Senior outside hitter Kirby Smith helps her team defeat Hardin-Simmons University. Photo by Allison Wolff

Volleyball takes down multiple nationally-ranked opponents

Hailey Wilson September 18, 2017

Fall sports are in full swing and to no surprise, Trinity University volleyball has been completely dominant in pre-conference play, defeating seven of their last eight opponents. This streak included...

The women's cross country team sported their new Nike jerseys during their opening meet on Sept. 1. Photo by Allison Wolff

Look good, play good: What it means to be outfitted like a champion

Hailey Wilson September 18, 2017

If you ask any athlete what one of the most crucial elements of their game is, chances are they will mention something about their uniforms. Warm-up suits, cleats, batting gloves and the phrase "Look good,...