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‘Dune: Part Two’ is a breathtaking conclusion to a sci-fi epic

‘Dune: Part Two’ is a breathtaking conclusion to a sci-fi epic

The second half of ‘Dune’ is better than its predecessor in practically every way
Om Dighe, Arts & Entertainment Columnist March 7, 2024

“Dune: Part Two” is the latest film from acclaimed filmmaker Denis Villeneuve, and it serves as the second part of his two-part adaptation of Frank Herbert’s iconic sci-fi epic “Dune.” The story...

Welcome to the new zine scene on campus

Welcome to the new zine scene on campus

The Trinity Art Collective makes a mark on campus’ creative community
Lara Lashus, Arts & Entertainment Columnist February 29, 2024

The Trinity Art Collective, Trinity's foremost all-things-art club, held their inaugural zine-making event at their Feb. 9 meeting in the Jim and Janet Dicke Art Building. “Scattered Zine” is the title...

‘Avatar’ remake misses certain key elements

‘Avatar’ remake misses certain key elements

In an attempt to be more ‘mature,’ the series loses some of the original’s depth
Sarah Fisher, Editor-in-Chief February 29, 2024

The new live-action “Avatar: The Last Airbender” (“A:TLA”) opens at the beginning of the war that looms over the whole series. The audience is immediately greeted with an action-packed chase sequence...

‘Madame Web’ is impressively terrible

‘Madame Web’ is impressively terrible

Sony’s Spider-Man Universe releases another hilariously awful movie
Om Dighe, Arts & Entertainment Columnist February 29, 2024

“Madame Web” is a superhero film from director and co-writer S.J. Clarkson (“Marvel’s Jessica Jones”), and it follows paramedic Cassie Webb who, after gaining the power of clairvoyance, must...

Amazons “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” is a great espionage rom-com

Amazon’s “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” is a great espionage rom-com

Donald Glover and Maya Erskine lead this Trojan horse of a show that disguises its relationship dramedy as a spy story
Om Dighe, Arts & Entertainment Columnist February 22, 2024

“Mr. & Mrs. Smith” is a Prime Video spy comedy-drama from creators Donald Glover (“Atlanta”) and Francesca Sloane. Loosely based on the 2005 film of the same name, the show follows the titular...

Trinity’s English faculty recommend their favorite novels

Trinity’s English faculty recommend their favorite novels

Three professors share their passion and admiration for literature
Lottie Correia, Arts Reporter February 22, 2024

Trinity University’s English professors have encountered a wide range of literature in their studies and in their work. Here, three share their book recommendations that reflect their passion for their...

Swifties comment on the star’s environmental impact

Swifties comment on the star’s environmental impact

Fans walk a thoughtful line between support and criticism
Lara Lashus, Arts & Entertainment Columnist February 22, 2024

Scrutiny over pop star Taylor Swift’s private jet use and associated carbon emissions has been increasing this past year alongside her fame, attracting attention to her global image and impact. Her celebrity...

Ross Gay introduces himself at the Ross Gay lecture event.

Ross Gay spreads delight at reading

Poet and writer Ross Gay visited campus for a prose reading, Q&A and book signing
Samara Gerstle, News Reporter March 2, 2023

On Tuesday Feb. 21, Ross Gay, poet and creative nonfiction writer, visited Trinity as a part of the annual Stieren Arts Enrichment Series (SAES) for the English program. The English department held a Q&A...

Student vendors sell their art to other students at Wednesdays Art Market, hosted by Trinity Art Collective and the Student Programming Board.

Trinity Art Collective hosts their second-ever art market

The event, co-hosted by SPB, allowed student artists and performers to share their works
Monica Martinez, News Reporter November 18, 2022

On Wednesday, Nov. 16, the Center for the Sciences and Innovation (CSI) breezeway was filled with canopies and tables where Trinity students sold and showcased their art. The fall art market, hosted by...

Blue Star Arts Complex is home to several event venues hosting art exhibitions and sales.

First Fridays at the Blue Star Contemporary

San Antonio’s monthly art festival showcases local artists, musicians, vendors and more
Spencer Schyma, Arts and Entertainment Reporter October 13, 2022

On the first Friday of every month, the city descends on the King William Historic District. Traffic is thick, parking is thin and the district buzzes with tangible energy that pulses down the street....

Coping through creativity

Coping through creativity

The use of creative outlets to help cope with the new normal
Ashley Allen, Arts Columnist December 2, 2021

As we near the end of our first full official semester back in person on-campus after the COVID-19 evacuation in March 2020, returning to “normal” has been different than envisioned. For some, returning...

Titane: Creatively macabre, darkly funny and surprisingly moving

Titane: “Creatively macabre, darkly funny and surprisingly moving”

Om Dighe, Opinion Columnist November 18, 2021

"Titane" is the latest body horror film from French director Julia Ducournau. It premiered at this year's Cannes Film Festival and won the Palme d'Or, the most prestigious award of the festival (previous...

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