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The Student News Site of Trinity University

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Tiger’s night out: An inside look at the Spurs’ game

Tiger’s night out: An inside look at the Spurs’ game

Trinity student gives a behind-the-scenes look at the Spurs vs. Trail Blazers game
Scott Lebo, Sports Reporter February 8, 2024

Trinity University held its annual Tiger’s Night Out on Friday, Jan. 20, where Trinity students could get free or discounted tickets from SGA to see the Portland Trail Blazers face the Spurs. It was...

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Baseball free agency: The winners so far

This year’s MLB free agency has had its share of craziness
John Thweatt, Sports Reporter February 8, 2024

In the baseball world, the bitter-cold winter months coincide with a fresh show of free agency news. Every team attempts to better themselves by signing new players and preparing for the start of the new...

Tanner Brown (11) prepares for a Free Throw against Clark University in Las Vegas, NV

Senior sendoff approaches for Tiger Basketball

Sunday’s Senior Night marks final regular season showdown
Caleb Reed, Sports Editor February 8, 2024

Trinity University basketball will host their final games of the regular season on Feb. 11, facing SCAC foe Colorado College, which will have major implications for the end-of-season conference tournament....

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Super Bowl Sunday is on the way

Chiefs and 49ers set to battle for football’s ultimate trophy
Cole Isaacson, Sports Reporter February 8, 2024

For the second time in five years, the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers will meet in the Super Bowl. These two squads faced off in Feb. 2020, with the Chiefs defeating the 49ers 31-20 in...

Head Volleyball Coach Julie Jenkins

Coach’s Corner: Julie Jenkins

Volleyball Head Coach Julie Jenkins reflects on 1,080 wins, 39 seasons and one legendary career
Caleb Reed, Sports Editor February 1, 2024

After four decades of work in Calgaard, Trinity University’s Julie Jenkins has done more than enough to add her name to the list of all-time great coaches. Under Jenkins, Trinity Volleyball has earned...

The death of Sports Illustrated: What actually happened

The death of Sports Illustrated: What actually happened

Publisher Arena Group lays off majority of staff at Sports Illustrated
John Thweatt, Sports Reporter February 1, 2024

The sports world was shaken to its core on Jan. 18, as mass terminations hammered Sports Illustrated (SI) due to its publisher missing a payment on publishing rights. Although the layoffs hit the magazine...

Jackson Teer pitches in an April 2023 game against Schreiner University.

Reflections from a top-Teer tiger

Tigers’ pitcher Jackson Teer reflects on how he came to Trinity
Cole Isaacson, Sports Reporter February 1, 2024

When current senior and marketing major Jackson Teer transferred to Trinity in the spring of 2023, it marked an important decision: he would continue to pitch “Originally, I was kind of contemplating...

From terrible to title contenders

From terrible to title contenders

How has Lions head coach Dan Campbell turned the franchise around?
Scott Lebo, Sports Reporter February 1, 2024

Throughout their franchise’s history, Lions fans have become accustomed to heartbreak, for example, when Dan Orlovsky stepped out of the back of the endzone for a safety, or when the greatest running...

College Football Playoff hails to a new victor

College Football Playoff hails to a new victor

In the final four-team playoff, The University of Michigan won its first undisputed championship since 1948, and fans remembered the reason behind next year’s new formatting.
Scott Lebo, Sports Reporter January 25, 2024

On Jan. 8, Michigan became the second Big Ten program to win a College Football Playoff (CFP) National Championship, defeating Washington 34 to 13. This year was marked by controversy and adversity for...

The Spurs’ struggle to succeed

The Spurs’ struggle to succeed

San Antonio slides despite Wembanyama’s skills
John Thweatt, Sports Reporter January 25, 2024

The 2024 NBA season had Spurs fans excited. With the recent draft pick of the S-tier prospect Victor Wembanyama, shivers of excitement could be felt throughout the Alamo City. Now, at the halfway point...

Round and round they go: the “Coaching Carousel” spins on

Round and round they go: the “Coaching Carousel” spins on

Coaching movement to have significant effects in both professional and college football
Cole Isaacson, Sports Reporter January 25, 2024

The conclusion of the National Football League (NFL) season brings an uncertain time for many teams. This is because teams who do not have success often make a change in head coach. A head coach is a difference...

Dean Balo

Fantastic first-year four find success at Trinity

Men’s and Women’s teams in playoff contention with contributions from Class of 2027
Caleb Reed, Sports Editor January 25, 2024

After the final whistle had sounded on the 2022-23 season, a fantastic season for both the men’s and women’s basketball teams led into a potentially tumultuous offseason. The women’s side, coached...