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The Student News Site of Trinity University

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The Spurs’ struggle to succeed

The Spurs’ struggle to succeed

San Antonio slides despite Wembanyama’s skills
John Thweatt, Sports Reporter January 25, 2024

The 2024 NBA season had Spurs fans excited. With the recent draft pick of the S-tier prospect Victor Wembanyama, shivers of excitement could be felt throughout the Alamo City. Now, at the halfway point...

Round and round they go: the “Coaching Carousel” spins on

Round and round they go: the “Coaching Carousel” spins on

Coaching movement to have significant effects in both professional and college football
Cole Isaacson, Sports Reporter January 25, 2024

The conclusion of the National Football League (NFL) season brings an uncertain time for many teams. This is because teams who do not have success often make a change in head coach. A head coach is a difference...

Dean Balo

Fantastic first-year four find success at Trinity

Men’s and Women’s teams in playoff contention with contributions from Class of 2027
Caleb Reed, Sports Editor January 25, 2024

After the final whistle had sounded on the 2022-23 season, a fantastic season for both the men’s and women’s basketball teams led into a potentially tumultuous offseason. The women’s side, coached...

Messi earns historic eighth Ballon d’Or

Messi earns historic eighth Ballon d’Or

Despite Haaland’s record-breaking year, Messi comes out on top again
Scott Lebo, Sports Reporter November 9, 2023

This season’s Ballon d’Or race has been a hotly contested competition all the way through. From the end of the World Cup in December 2022 to the end of the season in June of this year, it was a two-horse...

Champions at last: Rangers win World Series

Champions at last: Rangers win World Series

The Texas Rangers’ domination over the Arizona Diamondbacks left a mark in baseball history
John Thweatt, Sports Reporter November 9, 2023

The Texas Rangers won the World Series in Phoenix on Nov. 1 in a five-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. It is the franchise’s first title in history, with fans waiting 63 years for the Commissioner’s...

Pickleball collaboration event proves to be an ace

Pickleball collaboration event proves to be an ace

TU Pickleball and The Hidden Opponent joint event experiences great turnout
Caleb Reed, Sports Editor November 9, 2023

The TU Pickleball club and The Hidden Opponent (THO) hosted a pickleball event that generated high turnout from both athletes and non-athletes alike. The two-hour event, held on Friday, Nov. 3, saw all...

Trinity's basketball team gathers around for a timeout.

Tigers fall to Roadrunners in opening scrimmage

UTSA defeats the Tigers 100-70 in their first exhibition match
John Thweatt, Sports Reporter November 2, 2023

In their only Division I matchup of the year, the Men’s Basketball Team faced a tough loss against the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). Despite the loss, the Tigers showed promise against the...

Victor Wembanyama makes Spurs debut

Victor Wembanyama makes Spurs debut

Spurs go 1-1 in first two games with Wembanyama’s NBA debut
Cole Isaacson, Sports Reporter November 2, 2023

Last season, the San Antonio Spurs had a dismal 22-60 season, but were later rewarded with the first overall pick in the NBA Draft, taking star rookie Victor Wembanyama. At seven feet and four inches in...

United States of speed: F1 gambles all-in on Vegas

United States of speed: F1 gambles all-in on Vegas

F1’s U.S. history has led up to one more race in 2023
Caleb Reed, Sports Editor November 2, 2023

Formula One (F1), one of the premier motorsports in the world, races on circuits in 20 countries all over the world — on the streets of Monte Carlo, under the lights of Singapore, in the desert of Bahrain...

Louis Instrall looks for a pass downfield.

Trinity Men’s Soccer advances by a whisker

Tigers win a crucial game against St. Thomas to secure a spot in the SCAC tournament
Scott Lebo, Sports Reporter November 2, 2023

After a terrific start to the 2023 season, the Tigers found themselves favorites for an at-large spot in the National Tournament. However, the South Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) proved especially...

For the love of rugby: A new pitch

For the love of rugby: A new pitch

Trinity’s club rugby welcomes all looking for fun, fitness and friendship
John Thweatt, Sports Reporter October 27, 2023

After a successful club season last year, Trinity’s Rugby club returns to campus for 2023. Led by coach Arnell Prasad, the team practices every Monday and Wednesday from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. on the intramural...

Time for puck drop: Hockey makes a return to the ice

Time for puck drop: Hockey makes a return to the ice

The National Hockey League season has begun, so it is time to see where teams stand
Cole Isaacson, Sports Reporter October 27, 2023

The National Hockey League (NHL) is three weeks into its season, with some predictable results but also some surprises. With at least a five-game sample for every team, it is important to see where things...