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The Student News Site of Trinity University

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All content by Elise Hester
Photo credit: Andrea Nebhut

This isn’t really about Chick-fil-A

Elise Hester
May 2, 2019
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Ready to leave now

Ready to leave now

Elise Hester
May 2, 2019
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Photo credit: Alexandra Parris

Best Burger: Burger Boy

Elise Hester
January 31, 2019
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Julia Ackerman Photo credit: Matthew Claybrook

Trinity Women’s Basketball winning streak outlasts country’s longest government shutdown

Elise Hester
January 31, 2019
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Photo credit: Andrea Nebhut

“Aquaman” holds no water to “Moana”

Elise Hester
January 22, 2019
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Ballin’ out over the break

Ballin’ out over the break

Elise Hester
November 29, 2018
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By Julia Poage

An ode to Trinity football’s 2018 season

Elise Hester
November 14, 2018
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Walking the line of being a fan and a journalist

Walking the line of being a fan and a journalist

Elise Hester
November 8, 2018
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File photo.

In defense of the so-called boring

Elise Hester
April 26, 2018
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Rejecting conservatism in Christ

Rejecting conservatism in Christ

Elise Hester
April 14, 2018
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photo by Elise Hester, video producer

Distance runner Amanda Gerlach discusses grief, injury following difficult year

Elise Hester
April 8, 2018
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John Tucker (left) and Trevor Johnson show off the rings from the Tiger's national championship title in 2016, when both were first years. photo provided by Emma Birbeck.

Trinity baseball’s John Tucker embraces the grind

Elise Hester
March 21, 2018
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Video: Winter Olympics Sidewalk Symposium

Video: Winter Olympics Sidewalk Symposium

Elise Hester
February 22, 2018
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Video: History of the chocolate festival

Video: History of the chocolate festival

Elise Hester
February 22, 2018
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illustration by Andrea Nebhut.

Dear Trinity Athletes, a goodbye from your favorite sports reporter

Elise Hester
February 7, 2018
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To report is to relive: My struggle to say "Me Too"

To report is to relive: My struggle to say “Me Too”

Elise Hester
February 7, 2018
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Elise Hester, video producer, can have her cake and eat it too. illustration by Andrea Nebhut

Dear Friend

Elise Hester
February 4, 2018
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Illustration by Andrea Nebhut, staff illustrator

SCAC Rankings minus the sports

Elise Hester
January 27, 2018
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The women's basketball team, led by coach Cameron Hill, defeated Austin College last Saturday on Jan. 20. photo by Allison Wolff

Game Day

Elise Hester
January 24, 2018
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Kevin Lee, right, will play his senior year on the tennis team this spring. file photo

Spring Sports Predictions

Elise Hester
January 17, 2018
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While sports reporter Elise Hester considers the baseball boys to be her friends, she also enjoys teaching them a lesson. illustration by Andrea Nebhut

Setting Sport Boys Straight

Elise Hester
January 17, 2018
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Senior Meredith Licata takes part in what Hester calls the "contrived conflict." File photo

Sports are fake

Elise Hester
November 29, 2017
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Senior Meredith Licata takes part in what Hester calls the "contrived conflict." File photo

A Year in Sports

Elise Hester
November 28, 2017
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Senior Madeline McKay gets into the zone in this intramural dodgeball game. Photo by Allison Wolff

Intro to Intramurals

Elise Hester
November 16, 2017
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Sarah Mullens, junior defensive setter, gets ready to get in the zone. Photo by Allison Wolff

Dig Deep: Athlete spotlight on Sarah Mullens

Elise Hester
November 7, 2017
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From left to right, Colton Hawkins, Olive Pertuit, Harry Bellow, and William Butler watch the game in excitement. Photo by Amani Canada

Astros win first World Series

Elise Hester
November 2, 2017
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graphic by Tyler Herron

Trinity students respond to Yuri Gurriel’s racist incident

Elise Hester
November 1, 2017
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Despite the fact that the volleyball team is consistently ranked in the top 10 teams of the nation, very few fans come out to support them in the stands. Photo by Allison Wolff

Column: Why don’t people watch women’s sports?

Elise Hester
October 23, 2017
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Illustration by Yessenia Lopez

Hester’s Laughletics: Funny stuff my coach said

Elise Hester
October 23, 2017
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Sophomore Grace Cline practices her outdoor free climbing. photo provided by Grace Cline

Trinity rock climbing club reaches new horizons

Elise Hester
October 9, 2017
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Graphic by Tyler Herron

My thoughts on Cam Newton’s sexism

Elise Hester
October 9, 2017
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First-year defender Lindsey Peng shoots the ball across the field. photo by Allison Wolff

Are we complacent with excellence?

Elise Hester
October 4, 2017
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illustration by Andrea Nebhut

Hester’s thoughts: Are we the “bad guys?”

Elise Hester
October 3, 2017
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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
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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
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Elise Hester poses in one of her signature looks. photo by Chloe Sonnier

From uniform to you-niform

Elise Hester
September 21, 2017
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Illustration by Yessenia Lopez

A look into the basic tailgating experience

Elise Hester
September 19, 2017
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The swimmers show off their colorful swimsuits and speedos. Photo by Allison Wolff

Splashin’ in fashion

Elise Hester
September 18, 2017
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The hands of Tate

Elise Hester
September 15, 2017
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Junior midfielder Chelsea Cole races across the field. Photo by Allison Wolff

Despite record-breaking loss, women’s soccer recovers for Harrison’s 100th career win

Elise Hester
September 11, 2017
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Graphic by Tyler Herron

College teams we cheer for

Elise Hester
September 11, 2017
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Coach Edward Cartee, the assistant men's soccer coach, was also a Trinity student. Photo by Allison Wolff

Get to know the men’s assistant soccer coach

Elise Hester
September 5, 2017
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Meredith Licata has been playing for the Tiger women's soccer team for four years now. File photo

Athlete Spotlight: Meet Meredith Licata

Elise Hester
September 5, 2017
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Illustration by Andrea Nebhut

Beat the heat, you athlete

Elise Hester
September 4, 2017
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Nike collaborated with the Trinity tennis team to host youth camps this past summer. Photo by Allison Wolff

Trinity hosts variety of summer sports camps

Elise Hester
August 31, 2017
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Illustration by Yessenia Lopez

Hester’s “Laughletics”: Finding the humor in broken humeri

Elise Hester
August 28, 2017
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Junior forward Katie Peth fights her way to the ball against her opponent. Photo by Chloe Sonnier

Goals: A Season Preview on Women’s Soccer

Elise Hester
August 22, 2017
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The hallway outside of the Ron and Genie Calgaard Gymnasium displays all trophies won by sports teams. Photo by Allison Wolff.

A history of Trinity sports

Elise Hester
August 17, 2017
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Sports, love and the potential for injuries

Sports, love and the potential for injuries

Elise Hester
April 21, 2017
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Junior Jordan Bethea photo by Noah Davidson

Women’s soccer sets goals for fall season

Elise Hester
April 21, 2017
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Rugby team gauge success at premier season tourney

Elise Hester
April 7, 2017
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Photo by Ozvaldo Veloz. Senior lefty Chris Tate pitched four innings of no hit ball in the Tigers' opening victory, earning himself a celebration after striking out the last batter of the night.

Tigers victorious in series against Centenary

Elise Hester
April 7, 2017
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For the love of the game: growing through sports

For the love of the game: growing through sports

Elise Hester
April 7, 2017
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Are you experienced?

Are you experienced?

Elise Hester
April 7, 2017
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Spotlighting Rebecca Berreth

Elise Hester
March 31, 2017
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Tigers rally late to triumph over Saints

Elise Hester
March 31, 2017
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Photo by Ozvaldo Veloz

Women lose in Sweet Sixteen

Elise Hester
March 24, 2017
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Image by Alex Motter

The art of the walk up song

Elise Hester
March 3, 2017
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Women are the champions

Women are the champions

Elise Hester
March 3, 2017
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graphic created by Alex Motter

Learning to just roll with the punches

Elise Hester
February 27, 2017
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Randy Gibbons has become a beloved member of the Trinity community this year.

The man behind the counter: Randy Gibbons

Elise Hester
February 27, 2017
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Hop, skip, jumping to victory

Hop, skip, jumping to victory

Elise Hester
February 9, 2017
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When life throws a changeup

When life throws a changeup

Elise Hester
February 9, 2017
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Photo by James Shultz

Trinity athletes share about pre-game rituals

Elise Hester
February 9, 2017
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Junior guard Micah Weaver lofts a shot from the middle of the key.

Tigers sweep opponents over the weekend

Elise Hester
February 9, 2017
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Photos compiled by Alex Motter

Spotlighting two of Trinity basketball’s standouts

Elise Hester
February 2, 2017
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A necessary investigation into winter training

A necessary investigation into winter training

Elise Hester
January 19, 2017
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Club basketball is here

Club basketball is here

Elise Hester
January 19, 2017
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Football Spotlight with Luke Packard

Football Spotlight with Luke Packard

Elise Hester
December 6, 2016
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Swimmers tread water at Tiger Invitational

Swimmers tread water at Tiger Invitational

Elise Hester
December 6, 2016
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Learning sport as a second language

Learning sport as a second language

Elise Hester
November 18, 2016
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Together Tigers: Women's basketball

Together Tigers: Women’s basketball

Elise Hester
November 14, 2016
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Spotlight

Spotlight

Elise Hester
November 14, 2016
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United States of the Chicago Cubs

United States of the Chicago Cubs

Elise Hester
November 7, 2016
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Tigers victorious in SCAC tournament

Tigers victorious in SCAC tournament

Elise Hester
October 29, 2016
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Spotlight with international athletes

Spotlight with international athletes

Elise Hester
October 29, 2016
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Soccer Spotlight

Soccer Spotlight

Elise Hester
October 28, 2016
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"Pitch:" Fiction, or new glimpse of the future?

“Pitch:” Fiction, or new glimpse of the future?

Elise Hester
October 10, 2016
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Graphic by Tyler Herron

Greek life and Trinity athletics

Elise Hester
October 1, 2016
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Tennis teams check in for ITA's

Tennis teams check in for ITA’s

Elise Hester
October 1, 2016
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Double Trouble

Double Trouble

Elise Hester
September 26, 2016
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Graphic by Tyler Herron

Pushing through: Struggles and injury recovery

Elise Hester
September 26, 2016
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Graphic by Tyler Herron

Bloopers

Elise Hester
September 10, 2016
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Should Texas secede for the Olympics?

Should Texas secede for the Olympics?

Elise Hester
September 1, 2016
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Bump, mind-set, spike: Volleyball is here

Bump, mind-set, spike: Volleyball is here

Elise Hester
September 1, 2016
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Photo by Henry Pratt

Here come the Sunshine twins

Elise Hester
August 26, 2016
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Courts, Fields, Pitches and a Stadium

Courts, Fields, Pitches and a Stadium

Elise Hester
August 18, 2016
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