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“A romance that happens: ‘Once’

One of the greatest romantic music films of all time

Kieran Garvey, Arts Columnist • February 14, 2025

I have a special connection to “Once,” John Carney’s 2007 musical romance. Beyond its phenomenal storytelling and music, the film has personal significance. My brother was named after Eamon, the...

Kendrick Lamar led a revolution on the world’s biggest stage: America had no choice but to listen

Turn the TV off, see the problem and take action against the injustices in our nation

Eve Slemp, Arts & Entertainment Editor • February 14, 2025

Kendrick Lamar didn’t just take the world’s biggest stage — he took over. He turned his SuperBowl halftime show into a battle cry against the political and social injustices that continue to plague...

Generative AI vs. artists

The good, the bad and the overwhelming

Al Stubblefield, Arts Reporter • January 30, 2025

Unfortunately generative AI doesn’t suck anymore. Before, I was easily able to spot AI images by counting fingers or teeth, but now, more data has been collected and the algorithms are more refined,...

Student artists explore memory, family and history in annual exhibition

From historical reflections to family ties, The MINI highlights the power of storytelling through art

Giovanna Campolo, Special Sections Editor • January 26, 2025

This year’s opening reception of The MINI, an annual juried student exhibition, featured four students’ work in an exhibition they curated themselves inside the Neidorff Gallery in the Jim and Janet...

‘Processing’ exhibits artistic growth and diversity

Senior art majors present at Neidorff Art Gallery

Lara Lashus, Arts & Entertainment Columnist • April 25, 2024

“Processing” is an art exhibition running until May 11 presented by the Art and Art History departments at Trinity University in partnership with the Neidorff Art Gallery. The showing features a wide...

‘Fefu and Her Friends’ finishes Theatre year

Rachel Joseph redefines what María Irene Fornés’ feminist play represents

Lottie Correia, Arts Reporter • April 25, 2024

The Trinity University Theatre department staged “Fefu and Her Friends” from Friday, April 12, to Saturday, April 20. This was their last mainstage production of the 2023-24 season. Written by María...

‘Quiet on Set’: untold stories behind-the-scenes of kids TV

Victims reveal Nickelodeon’s disturbing past of pedophilia and sexism through new docuseries

Eve Slemp, Arts & Entertainment Editor • April 25, 2024

From an absurd amount of foot jokes to Ariana Grande pretending to milk a potato with two hands, the world of Nickelodeon carries a shady history full of pedophilia, sexism and child manipulation. In a...

Put on your dancing shoes: KRTU Fest presents indie rock

Trinity’s radio station hosts the second annual music festival featuring local indie bands

Eve Slemp, Arts & Entertainment Editor • April 18, 2024

Flashing lights, kicking cowboy boots and rowdy crowd chants — KRTU Fest, hosted by Trinity University’s radio station, KRTU, gave local San Antonio indie bands a stage to perform a medley of songs...

Enjoying Art in San Antonio

Hazel Mitchel-Gevirtz, Visual Editor/Special Sections Editor • April 18, 2024

San Antonio’s arts scene is a thriving community fueled by the creativity and passion of local artists. From grassroots galleries to pop-up shows and art markets, this corner of the city offers a diverse...

Sandra Cisneros shares a life in San Antonio through ‘ojos de amor’

Cisneros joins the Trinity community to give the 2024 Madrid Lecture

Lara Lashus, Arts & Entertainment Columnist • April 18, 2024

Sandra Cisneros, the esteemed Chicana novelist, delivered her lecture titled: “Keeping San Antonio Lamé: My Life Among los Artistas” at the eighth annual Arturo Madrid Lecture Series. The event was...

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No need to fear! ‘Invincible’ is here!

‘Invincible’ continues to be the best superhero show running today

Om Dighe, Arts & Entertainment Columnist • April 18, 2024

“Invincible” is an adult animated superhero show created by Robert Kirkman (“The Walking Dead”) and based on his comic book series of the same name. After his father’s Earth-shattering betrayal...

Students show their creative side at the biannual Art Market

A look into the behind-the-scene artistic crafts of student art market vendors

Lottie Correia, Arts Reporter • April 18, 2024

The Trinity University Art Market returns once again today, Friday, April 19. Showcasing the wares of more than 40 vendors, students at this semester’s art market will sell a wide variety of creative...