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Gothic horror: The literary subgenre that encapsulates spooky season

Since its conception, these creepy page-turners continue to captivate readers

Lottie Correia, Arts Reporter • October 13, 2023

The reason Gothic horror has remained popular for centuries is that it is approachable and scary without being boring. Because it emphasizes atmosphere, and because people have become more desensitized...

Losing My Religion in “The Exorcist: Believer”

David Gordon Green returns with yet another lackluster horror movie

Om Dighe, Arts & Entertainment Columnist • October 13, 2023

“The Exorcist: Believer” is a supernatural horror film by David Gordon Green, and it serves both as a legacy sequel to “The Exorcist” and the first entry of the trilogy. The story follows a single...

Beyond the Doll House

Actress Anna Kate Vaughan shines in the spotlight on and off campus

Sadie Eidson, Web Editor • October 12, 2023

Anna Kate Vaughan, sophomore undeclared marketing major and theatre minor, finds numerous ways to get involved in the arts, both on campus and off. She participates in Trinity's theater program and the...

An interesting concept couldn’t save “No One Will Save You”

A solid lead and a five-word gimmick prop up the film’s more boring aspects

Om Dighe, Arts & Entertainment Columnist • October 6, 2023

“No One Will Save You” is a science fiction horror film from writer/director Brian Duffield (“Spontaneous”). It stars Emmy-nominated Kaitlyn Dever (“Unbelievable,” “Dopesick”) as an isolated...

Libra season: Your October horoscope

Midterms approaching, and the stars are full of surprises

Gia Campolo, Special Sections Editor • October 6, 2023

Libra season, which begins on Sept. 23, has always been a great season, and its timing so close to Halloween is definitely a plus. October’s major astrological events include a fresh start with a new...

Community-supported, community-centered

KRTU concludes this semester’s membership drive, prioritizing community building

Aubrey Jackson, Arts & Entertainment Reporter • October 6, 2023

Trinity’s radio station, KRTU FM 91.7, provides on-air programming to Trinity and the larger San Antonio community, but it’s much more than just a channel on the radio. KRTU hosts events both on Trinity’s...

Turning to “Gilmore Girls” for comfort

The start of fall means the start of my annual rewatch of my favorite nostalgic show

Lauren Roddis, Arts and Entertainment Editor • October 6, 2023

“Gilmore Girls” has been and probably always will be the TV show I hold most dear to my heart. I watched it for the first time with my mom in middle school, and I have turned to it for solace from...

Preacher Red produces and performs original content

Despite only being three weeks old, Preacher Red is making strides to a first EP

Lottie Correia, Arts Reporter • September 28, 2023

Near the start of this semester, a group of music-loving students decided to start a rock band called Preacher Red. So far, they have played at a few fraternity events, including at Phi Sigma Chi, and...

“Cyberpunk 2077” has returned with a massive overhaul

Update 2.0 makes significant changes to the game ... but why did it take so long?

Om Dighe, Arts & Entertainment Columnist • September 28, 2023

“Cyberpunk 2077” is one of the best examples of a cautionary tale in the gaming world. After only four years of development (and eight years of hype), the game was released in December 2020 … and...

Oh, the humanity! Can creativity in AI actually exist?

Do we really know the effect artificial intelligence has on human creativity?

Aubrey Jackson, Arts & Entertainment Reporter • September 21, 2023

Pedro Ordoñez Acosta, senior finance and art double-major, is a painter. Acosta uses generative artificial intelligence (AI) programs, such as DaVinci and DALL∙E 2, as a part of his creative process....

“The Nun II” and the curse of film franchises

Making franchises like this is a bad habit (pun intended)

Om Dighe, Arts & Entertainment Columnist • September 21, 2023

“The Nun II” is a Gothic horror film from director Michael Chaves, and it serves as the ninth installment of “The Conjuring” universe. The story follows Sister Irene as she investigates the murder...

Is the new Netflix “One Piece” adaptation worth watching?

”One Piece” may bring satisfaction to fans

Lottie Correia, Arts Reporter • September 21, 2023

After 30 years of continual manga updates and 1,076 anime episodes, Netflix has adapted Eiichiro Oda’s “One Piece” into a live-action series. After many unsuccessful adaptations of other anime, including...