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The NCAA should pay its athletes

How is this not common sense?

Colin Houston, Opinion Columnist • April 27, 2023

A majority of colleges and universities in the United States have athletic programs whose athletes generate significant revenue for their schools and the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA)....

The NCAA is killing D-III competition

Monetary motivation from the governing body limits success in NCAA championships

Luke Terry, Sports Editor • September 29, 2022

College athletics seasons are long, grueling, marathon-like affairs that consist of a large number of games and competitions. NCAA championships make up just a small fraction of the total number of games,...

Update to Trinity’s Athletics and Recreation Transgender Participation Policy

A policy update in trans inclusion in sports in response to changes in NCAA guidelines

Emma Utzinger, News Reporter • March 24, 2022

A major source of controversy in recent years has been the participation of transgender athletes in sports. While trans participation in college athletics has become more normalized, much anti-trans legislation...

The Umbrella ep. 07 (part one) — Lia Thomas and the trans athlete debate

February 7, 2022

The media firestorm around UPenn swimmer Lia Thomas’ record-shattering performances at the Zippy Invitational has once again reopened the issue of transgender inclusion in sports. Just as...

Opinion: NCAA washing their hands of NIL will change the landscape of college sports

NCAA interim policy allows student-athletes to monetize name, image and likeness

Alejandra Gerlach, Sports Reporter • September 23, 2021

The crux of the NIL issue is often framed as fairness. The argument for student-athletes receiving compensation for their name, image and likeness (NIL) is that it is only fair that the athletes get paid...

“Super Seniors” are back for a fifth year

Trinity athletes take advantage of NCAA ruling that grants them an extra year of eligibility

Alejandra Gerlach, Sports Reporter • September 9, 2021

As the fall 2021 season kicks off, many have looked forward to the return of regular seasons. While many aspects of the season are back to normal, the impact of the pandemic remains evident. Under normal...

Golf teams sweep SCAC championships

Tigers now await word on qualification for Nationals

Gail Grady, Sports Reporter • May 3, 2021

On April 20, the Trinity’s men’s and women’s golf teams won the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) Championships at Vaaler Creek Golf Club in Blanco, TX. It was the first time the...

Fall sport athletes reflect on not playing for NCAA Tournaments

Volleyball, soccer among those who see 2021 SCAC championship as the end goal

Luke Terry, Sports Reporter • May 2, 2021

In early 2020, the world of sports faced unprecedented circumstances as COVID-19 closed down stadiums across the nation. The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Major League Baseball (MLB) were among...

Transfer players help Trinity’s baseball team dominate NCAA Division III

Various roads led to becoming a Tiger for Pettit, McDonald among others

Luke Terry, Sports Reporter • April 14, 2021

A Wildcat, Husky, Cardinal, Puma, Panther, Longhorn and a couple of Spiders are all Tigers today. “How is that possible” you might ask. The answer is simple: the National Collegiate Athletic Association...

NCAA rewards Lindsey Peng with prestigious post-graduate scholarship

Trinity’s soccer standout rewarded for her success on and off the field

Gail Grady, Sports Reporter • March 12, 2021

Being on a sports team, getting involved in a sorority and participating in undergraduate research is a lot for any student to handle on top of the already rigorous academics at Trinity. Lindsey Peng,...