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By Austin Davidson (Austin as section editor) + 4 others for Trinitonian - 5 min read
The Oscars: Still not good enough
illustration by Ren RaderFrom the moment that Eminem materialized from beneath the stage, rapping into a microphone so improperly synced that it was like watching a silent dream of the early 2000s, I knew I wasn’t going to love the Oscars this year. I already had plenty of reservations about the award show this year, ranging from its inherent racism....
By Evan Engelhaupt (Austin as section editor) + 6 others for Trinitonian - 5 min read
Innovation is on the horizon for 2020 cinema
Photo credit: Ren Rader
illustration by Ren RaderLast year was a massive year for movies. Alongside several bounds in cinematography with movies like “1917,” “Lighthouse,” “Lion King” and “Joker,” audiences saw three major sagas come to a partial close: Avengers, Star Wars and Fox’s X-Men. And then there were several hidden gems and Netflix titles like “El Camino,” “The Irishman” and “Marriage Story.” Of...
By Evan Engelhaupt (Austin as section editor) + 3 others for Trinitonian - 5 min read
“Birds of Prey” soars past initial expectations
Illustration by Andrea NebhutDC or Detective Comics has certainly had a rocky history when it comes to movies, but continuing to create entries in their expanded universe enough to keep themselves afloat. And as controversial as it may sound, I have come to respect and enjoy DC solo movies. “Man of Steel,” “Wonder Woman,” “Shazam” and even “Aquaman” have been...
By Savannah Wahlgren (Austin as section editor) + 5 others for Trinitonian - 5 min read
SOLI plays the stories of many in concert
photo by Martina AlmeidaFor the past 25 years, the chamber ensemble SOLI has sought to share music by 20th- and 21st-century composers with not only those in San Antonio but with audiences from across the country. This Tuesday, Feb. 11, SOLI came to Trinity to perform in the Ruth Taylor Recital Hall the second program of their 2019-2020 season, entitled...
By Maya Neufeld-Wall (Austin as section editor) + 5 others for Trinitonian - 6 min read
Senior thespian directs play that merges her passions
Photo by Kate Nuelle Senior theatre major Alex Oliver has been passionate about theatre for a long time and has been involved in Trinity’s theatrical productions for over three years. She has worked in many roles, from behind-the-scenes costume design to onstage to finally directing a show this semester. What was the first thing that got you into theatre? In...
(Austin as section editor) + 4 others for Trinitonian - 4 min read
After initial audition delay, “Tartuffe” is a go
Illustration by Andrea NehbutEvery semester, Trinity University’s Dept. of Theatre puts on two mainstage productions. This semester, the department is putting on shows that branch out from the usual productions that they put on. Associate Professor Stacey Connelly from the Department of theatre is directing Molière’s “Tartuffe,” a comedic period piece. While the play’s script and historical context present a...
By Maya Neufeld-Wall (Austin as section editor) + 4 others for Trinitonian - 4 min read
MAS screens “My Name is Maria de Jesus”
Photo by Martina AlmeidaBased on a true story, “My Name is Maria de Jesus” is a short film set in San Antonio that flashes between 1956 and the present day to show how events in Maria’s childhood continue to affect her as she grows up. MAS — a Trinity program short for Mexico, the Americas and Spain — hosted a...
By Maya Neufeld-Wall (Austin as section editor) + 4 others for Trinitonian - 5 min read
Senior takes on “Unaffirmative Action” in her capstone
Photo by Kate NuelleBriahn Hawkins is a senior double majoring in communication and theatre at Trinity. She has participated in mainstage productions for the Department of Theatre, including the devised piece “Between Worlds” and is the current station manager for TigerTV. Last semester, Hawkins created a documentary called “Unaffirmative Action: The Black Experience at Trinity University” (which has over a...
By Savannah Wahlgren (Austin as section editor) + 5 others for Trinitonian - 5 min read
Danza plans to foster community and culture
Photo provided Amy Platter Danza is Trinity’s new Latin dance group that began this semester. The group’s creators, Amy Platter and Cannon Wilson, are both sophomores who wanted to create a group where people could share a love of Latin dance without the pressure of performing.“I’m a transfer student, and one of the things that I participated in at my...
By Austin Davidson (Austin as section editor) + 4 others for Trinitonian - 4 min read
The power of language in “The Topeka School”
Illustration by Andrea NebhutWhen Ben Lerner was my age, he was a Fulbright Scholar, he was in the running to be a MacArthur fellow and he would go on to enter into many other clubs that end with the illustrious title of fellow. That preface is to maintain the fact that my review of his book "The Topeka School" doesn’t...
