Georgie Riggs

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Worked on 97 assignments, created 96, named on 15 bylines for Trinitonian.

By (Georgie as section editor) + 6 others for Trinitonian - 5 min read

Fyre Fest FOMO extends futher than you would expect

Photo credit: Andrea Nebhut

Illustration by Andrea Nebhut If you know, you know, you know? This seems to be the constant energy logging into Twitter after a Netflix new release. In the past few months, if you haven’t been up to date on “Bird Box,” “Black Mirror: Bandersnatch” or the assortment of teen-targeted but widely-watched content like “Dumplin’,” “The Kissing Booth” and “You,” you...

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By (Georgie as section editor) + 7 others for Trinitonian - 4 min read

Tiger content for days (and nights)

Photo credit: Alexandra Parris

Graphic by Alexandra Parris Forget Netflix! Content made by fellow Tigers is available via streaming as well. TigerTV, Trinity’s on-campus television station, and KRTU, Trinity’s radio station, produce their own shows that are available to tune into or stream whenever. “Within the [communication] department, people are very knowledgeable about KRTU and TigerTV ... but [they’re] still considered the hidden gems...

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Best Happy Hour: Chisme

Photo credit: Alexandra Parris

graphic by Alex Parris Hot gossip? More like ice cold Chisme. Chisme sits in the middle of what might as well be the most important street for Trinity nightlife — North St. Mary's Street. Beloved for the multitude of affordable bars, a variety of restaurants and the Taco Truck, North St. Mary's Street provides the perfect place for Trinity students...

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By (Georgie as section editor) + 6 others for Trinitonian - 4 min read

Overcoming film season overload

Photo credit: Andrea Nebhut

Every awards season I feel like a fake fan. Scanning through the list of nominated films, I'm always struck by the same question: Did I even watch a movie last year? I did, in fact, watch at least one movie last year, even if all I ever talked about was "Paddington 2." I went to the movie theater more times...

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By (Georgie as section editor) + 7 others for Trinitonian - 5 min read

"Aquaman" holds no water to "Moana"

Photo credit: Andrea Nebhut

”Aquaman” made a billion dollars — staggering, especially considering that “Aquaman” is not a good movie. There were several contradictions to “Justice League,” which I do not mind because one, I did not see “Justice League,” and two, who cares? I like superhero movies, but try as I might, I rarely cared about anything happening in “Aquaman,” mostly because there...

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By (Georgie as section editor) + 7 others for Trinitonian - 4 min read

Film student's LA intern experience

Photo credit: Matthew Claybrook

Want the inside scoop on the LA film industry? Junior Jerod Bork offers insight he gained on the industry after spenging last fall in Los Angeles immersed in two film industry internships, part of his pursuit of a communication major and film studies minor. While in California, he was able to see what editors and producers do to distribute a...

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By + 3 others for Trinitonian - 8 min read

Point/Counterpoint: The best holiday movies

by Georgie Riggs, arts and entertainment editor Anything touched by Nora Ephron should be considered a holiday classic. So what’s better than a film written and directed by Ephron, starting in New York City in the fall and ending in New York City in the spring, for Christmas time? Starring Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks, “You’ve Got Mail” contains the...

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By (Georgie as section editor) + 7 others for Trinitonian - 5 min read

Two lassies Shake Out the Dog Days in Glasgow

Florence + the Machine has been rocking our world since its 2009 debut album, “Lungs,” introduced the ultimate banger, “Dog Days Are Over.” We spent our formative years finding new meanings in frontwoman Florence Welch’s all-knowing anthems that feature symphonic builds, grandiose lyrics and belting choirs. So last weekend, these two Texans decided to find their way to Glasgow, Scotland,...

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By (Georgie as section editor) + 6 others for Trinitonian - 4 min read

Time for the Yuletide at Vespers

With the advent of the Holiday Season, Trinity University’s oldest tradition is just around the corner: on Sunday, Dec. 2, the annual Christmas Vespers service will be held at Trinity’s Margarite B. Parker Chapel at 6 p.m. The candlelight service will feature prayer as well as performances by Trinity’s choir programs. Members of Trinity’s vocal ensembles, including Trinity Choir, Voix...

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By (Georgie as section editor) + 5 others for Trinitonian - 4 min read

Crimes of Grindelwald: a beauty or a beast of a film?

Photo credit: Kaitlyn Curry

Is it a crime to enjoy the newest installment in the Harry Potter franchise, “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald”? This question may be on your mind, moviegoer, if you’ve already made it to see the film. With a 40 percent critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes and Potterheads around the globe left with mixed feelings after many a new introduction...

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