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Sitting on a hill while the world collapses

Colin Houston, Sports Editor • April 25, 2025

If I were to give a review of trying to finish college as humanity plunges into a hell of its own creation, I would really have to go with one star. At the very least, though, my time at Trinity has allowed...

Opinion: The San Antonio Spurs empire is not dead

Colin Houston, Sports Editor • April 10, 2025

On April 6, the San Antonio Spurs lost to the Portland Trail Blazers 120-109, eliminating them from NBA playoff contention. To some, this season may look like yet another failure by the Spurs to revitalize...

Post-spring break sports briefs

Colin Houston, Sports Editor • March 20, 2025

Track and field: On March 14 and March 15, Joy Areola placed 17th in the triple jump at the NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field Championships in Rochester, N.Y. Areola competed as Trinity’s sole...

Sports editor statement on Trinity transgender participation policy

Colin Houston, Sports Editor • March 20, 2025

The Trinity student body received an email on March 19 informing us that Trinity Athletics’ policy on transgender participation in women’s sports had changed. Women’s sports at Trinity are now exclusive...

Sports briefs for Valentine’s Day weekend

Colin Houston, Sports Editor • February 20, 2025

Swimming and Diving: Women’s swimming and diving, ranked no. 17 in the nation among Division III teams, won the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Championship for the 22nd time in a row on Feb....

No thunderstorms at the Frost Bank Center

Spurs narrowly dispatch the Oklahoma City Thunder for their first ever NBA Cup match win

Colin Houston, Sports (Interim) Editor • November 21, 2024

After a tough defeat by the Los Angeles Lakers on Nov. 15 where star center Victor Wembanyama sustained a minor knee injury, many predicted an unfortunate stretch of games for the Spurs and an early NBA...

Transphobia is welcome at Trinity

Colin Houston, Sports (Interim) Editor • November 14, 2024

On Oct. 28, I protested alongside many students, professors and community members against the imposition of professional transphobic grifter Riley Gaines on our campus. In doing so, we found that Trinity...

‘Not every game will be that way’

Women’s basketball loses season opener to UMHB, but the team remains undeterred

Colin Houston, Sports (Interim) Editor • November 14, 2024

Despite a successful first half, two quarters of single-digit scoring made for a bitter end for the Tigers in their season opener on Nov. 9. Women’s basketball lost to the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor...

Timberwolves dismantled

Spurs win battle of attrition against championship hopeful Minnesota team.

Colin Houston, Sports (Interim) Editor • November 7, 2024

Despite having to weather a number of runs by the high-powered Minnesota Timberwolves offense and bracing through the absence of a sick coach Gregg Popovich, the San Antonio Spurs’ immensely impressive...

San Antonio Spurs survive home opener

Late run by the Rockets was not enough, as Spurs win 109-106 in Texas showdown

Colin Houston, Sports (Interim) Editor • October 31, 2024

After a chaotic game with abundant three-pointers and a massive run by each team, the San Antonio Spurs knocked off the Houston Rockets last Saturday, Oct. 26 with a score of 109-106. The battle between...

Who won the Cruz v. Allred U.S. Senate Debate?

Colin Houston and Diya Contractor • October 24, 2024

Background information Earlier this month, the long-awaited senatorial debate between Colin Allred and Ted Cruz took place at the WFAA studios in Downtown Dallas. Allred, the U.S. Representative from...

With four left to play…

Colin Houston, News/Sports (Interim) Editor • October 24, 2024

After a major roster restructuring due to seniors and fifth-years graduating, the Tigers lost almost their entire defense and Tucker Horn — one of the best quarterbacks Trinity University has ever fielded....