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By Austin Davidson (Jordan as copy 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 (Jordan as copy 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 Brian Yancelson (Jordan as copy editor) + 4 others for Trinitonian - 5 min read
Coach's Corner: Marcus Whitehead
Photo by Martina Almeida Before coming to Trinity, head coach of Track and Field Marcus Whitehead was team captain at Eastern Washington University and a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I All-West Region 4x400-relay team. Now entering his eighth season leading Trinity, Whitehead has seen 15 Tigers compete in the NCAA Division III Outdoor and Indoor...
By Marielle Anne Sambilay (Jordan as copy editor) + 5 others for Trinitonian - 6 min read
Jackpot! Lilian De La Rosa takes on sociology and SPB
Photo by Kate NuelleJackpot is a series in which we highlight a variety of students and their interesting lives. Every story highlights a different student, who we’ve selected at random. This week, we talked to Lilian De La Rosa, a junior sociology major who hopes to become a teacher after graduation. Junior Lilian De La Rosa’s self-described passion in life...
By Savannah Wahlgren (Jordan as copy 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 Kara Killinger (Jordan as copy editor) + 5 others for Trinitonian - 2 min read
Black History Month: National figures you should know
Photo credit: Ren Rader
Illustrations by Ren RaderClaudette ColvinB. 1939 Nine months before Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white person, Claudette Colvin did the same thing. When the bus driver ordered her to get up, Colvin refused and was arrested by two police officers. She was only 15 at the time. After her arrest, Colvin was one of four...
By Maya Neufeld-Wall (Jordan as copy 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...
By Marielle Anne Sambilay (Jordan as copy editor) + 5 others for Trinitonian - 7 min read
Catching up with Studiers Abroad
Photos provided by Emily Richie, Amelia Mundell and Emily CruzThis time in the semester, students are beginning to think about and prepare for studying abroad in the fall. The Center for International Engagement provides a range of resources for determining where to go, how to get scholarships and even what to pack. Still, perhaps the best resource for students prepping...
By Logan Crews (Jordan as copy editor) + 5 others for Trinitonian - 8 min read
SASA approves amendment, new election process
Photo by Martina AlmeidaAt the first South Asian Student Association (SASA) meeting of the semester, members unanimously voted on a constitutional amendment that would transform the officer election process: only SASA members can run for positions, candidates can give live speeches and only SASA members will vote. Although passing the amendment was easy, getting there wasn’t. The way the elections...
By Kathleen Creedon (Jordan as copy editor) + 3 others for Trinitonian - 7 min read
Admissions aims for transparency with forum on race
Photos by Kate Nuelle“If I asked this room if you thought we were a diverse institution, I probably would get a lot of noes,” said Eric Maloof, vice president for Enrollment Management. “I can see some smiles from around the room, so I know for a fact I’d get some noes.” On Tuesday, Maloof led a forum about race in...