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The Student News Site of Trinity University

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May the best man (Te’o) win

Lydia Duncombe November 30, 2012

There's a lot of talk about who should win the Heisman Trophy this year. It's a hot topic of conversation every year, but this year the debate seems a little more controversial than usual. This is because...

Junior midfielder Yuri Ribeiro tracks the ball in an attempt to core in the game against Mississippi College last Saturday night. Photo by James Shultz.

Men’s soccer advances to Sweet 16 round

Chloe Pope-Levison November 16, 2012

The men's soccer team continued their golden run this past weekend with two wins, advancing them to the NCAA semi-finals this Saturday. On Saturday night, the Tigers beat Claremont Mudd-Scripps...

Volleyball loses in first round of NCAA playoffs to end year

Chloe Pope-Levison November 16, 2012

The women's volleyball team ended their season with a 3-0 loss to Junatia College in the NCAA playoffs last Friday afternoon. The Tigers lost in the first round, going 25-15, 25-16 and 25-8. "I think...

Sophomore outside hitter Layne Hubbard spikes the ball during a volleyball game against Centenary College during the SCAC Divisional tournament on Oct. 21. Photo by Sarah Cooper.

Volleyball receives playoff bid

Chloe Pope-Levison November 10, 2012

Last Sunday, the women's volleyball team came in second at the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference championships and secured a bid to nationals in Virginia this weekend. On Friday night, the...

Club sports kick off season

Chloe Pope-Levison November 10, 2012

Trinity club sports are officially in full swing. The women's lacrosse team had their first preseason tournament two weekends ago. In the Quick Sticks tournament, hosted by Texas A&M, the women lost...

Trinity on top, yet again

Lydia Duncombe November 10, 2012

I was searching the SCAC website for exciting news. No, I don't do this for casual fun. But the first thing that pops up on the page is an advertisement to shop in their new online store to get the "latest...

Sophomore defender Carley Kocel fights for possession during last Friday's game against Southwestern University. The team didn't only fight against the opposing team, but also against breast cancer, raising $10,000 for the cause. Photo by Megan McLoughlin.

Women’s soccer wins last regular season game

Chloe Pope-Levison November 2, 2012

The women's soccer team won its last regular season game on Friday evening, defeating Southwestern 8-0 in the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference play and claiming the top seed in the SCAC tournament. "We...

Junior Jackie Newell sprints past a Colorado College competitor towards the finish line in order to place fifth, giving the Trinity women a perfect score. Photo courtesy of Patty Pagano.

Cross country wins conference for first time ever

Chloe Pope-Levison November 2, 2012

Even the difficult three-lap course, with its significant hills, intermixed with patches of grass and uneven gravel, could not stop the Trinity men's and women's cross country teams from running to...

Why the NBA is lopsided this year

Carly Cowen November 2, 2012

If you know me, you know that I'm a huge Dallas Mavericks fan. But I'm also a realist. I love my team, but even more importantly, I love the sport of basketball and the NBA. Because so many critic-deemed...

Don’t be a jerk

Lydia Duncombe November 2, 2012

If you read my column two weeks ago, this column might sound vaguely similar, except instead of a rant, this is more of a public statement/plead.  A plead with people involved in athletics at Trinity...

Women’s soccer dominates another game

Chloe Pope-Levison October 26, 2012

The Trinity women's soccer team continued their successful season last Sunday afternoon with a 7-1 over the University of Dallas. "Our possession was very good and we had a really good completion rate...

Sophomore Middle blockers Erin Cusenbary and Maggie Emodi jump to block the ball during a volleyball game against Dallas on Saturday, October 20th. Photo by Sarah Cooper.

Volleyball ties for first place in conference

Chloe Pope-Levison October 26, 2012

The Trinity volleyball team dominated at home this past weekend, going 4-0 in Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference play and tying for first in the conference with No. 18 nationally-ranked Colorado...