Trinitonian

How sports culture is connected to domestic violence and abuse

Tubi’s Super Bowl ad continues conversation about sports and fan violence

Abby Power, Sports Editor • March 2, 2023

A woman is sitting on a couch watching the Super Bowl with her partner. During the commercial break, the broadcasters suddenly reappear on the screen, commentating on the play-by-play of the game. Just...

Aiming for excellence

Trinity's trap and skeet club team reflect on their storied history and the bright future of the program

Nicholas Chen, Sports reporter • March 2, 2023

Trinity University’s club sports offer students the chance to participate in sports outside of the 18 varsity DIII teams, whether for fun, competition or a little of both. From soccer to triathlons to...

Will San Antonio’s newest football team last?

I went to the XFL San Antonio Brahmas opening game and here are my takeaways

Colin Houston, Opinion Columnist • February 23, 2023

On Sunday, Feb. 19, I attended the home opener of the San Antonio Brahmas at the Alamodome, where they suffered a close and crushing defeat to the St. Louis Battlehawks. Both teams are part of the XFL,...

Super Bowl recap: Chiefs, Eagles and the “perfect script”

Super Bowl LVII served up a perfect storm of storylines in a script fit for the movies

Caleb Reed, Sports Reporter • February 23, 2023

As the confetti fell in Glendale, Arizona, the Kansas City Chiefs capped off a season filled with several captivating storylines. Officiating had taken center stage, but the flashpoints of the season —...

Men’s basketball earns slam-dunk win against TLU

Trinity men's basketball defeat Texas Lutheran University Bulldogs 85-58, extending their win streak

Nicholas Chen, Sports reporter • February 23, 2023

Amid the sounds of speakers blaring overhead and fans screaming from the stands, the Trinity Tigers men’s basketball team ran out to meet their opponents. At the sound of the buzzer, the opening tipoff...

College life lowers televised event viewership

How students navigate the effects college life has on their TV-watching habits

Samira Turino, Arts and Entertainment Reporter • February 23, 2023

With the beginning of every year comes a new television award season. People across America will be, and have been, tuning in to watch their Super Bowl champion, Album of the Year and Best Picture winners...

Senior Spotlight: Kaster transforms into community leader

As a four-year, two-sport athlete, Kaster shares her story as a runner and neuroscience major

Abby Power, Sports Editor • February 16, 2023

In her eighth grade year, Elaine Kaster, senior neuroscience major, joined the cross country team to avoid getting put in a P.E. class. While Kaster had previously participated in several other sports,...

Fighting Father Time in the world of pro-athletics

Tom Brady’s post-retirement struggles are the norm; Fernando Alonso’s success is the exception

Caleb Reed, Sports Reporter • February 16, 2023

When Tom Brady first retired on Feb. 1, 2022, the veteran of 22 seasons was praised by competitors, pundits and athletes worldwide. His retirement marked the end of a legendary career that saw seven Super...

Serving up aces: Women’s tennis defeat OLLU

In first home matches of the season, Tigers take out Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) Saints 5-0

Nicholas Chen, Sports Reporter • February 9, 2023

The Trinity women’s tennis team started off their spring season strong with a solid performance against the Our Lady of the Lake (OLLU) Saints. After from their road trip to Abilene the weekend of Jan....

The Spurs, SAFC and the problem with U.S. sports

How U.S. professional sports teams could learn from international relegation systems

Colin Houston, Opinion Columnist • February 9, 2023

San Antonio has a rich and successful history in professional sports, but the past year has been frustrating for many local lifelong fans such as myself. This frustration stems primarily from to the San...

Sidewalk Symposium: Super Bowl predictions

Students share their thoughts and plans for the biggest NFL game of the year

Abby Power, Sports Editor • February 9, 2023

After a rocky January for the NFL, the momentous NFL holy day is finally upon us: Super Bowl Sunday. On Jan. 29, the Philadelphia Eagles breezed past the San Francisco 49ers in a 31-7 game and clenched...

Softball team aims to “Take back the SCAC”

Staff and athletes reflect on last season and share changes for upcoming season

Nicholas Chen, Sports Reporter • February 9, 2023

“Take back the SCAC” is the message emblazoned on every shirt as the ball claps against the player’s glove. This message and the intensity of the practice embody the softball team’s approach this...