photo by Claire Sammons Hearing Shakespeare’s name takes me back to high school English classes where weeks upon weeks of his works were covered in excruciating detail. Here at Trinity, however, the Trinity University Players (TUPS) have a new approach to engaging us in his playwriting. Before the pandemic hit, TUPS prided itself on putting on shows by students, for...

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photo by Kate Nuelle Local art venues like the San Antonio Museum of Art (SAMA) and Artpace San Antonio have been anxious to re-open their doors to the public to ensure that creators and SA citizens alike could re-kindle their passions for art. When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit in mid-March, local directors at these organizations worked tirelessly towards making...

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illustration by Ren RaderEddie Van Halen — lead guitarist of iconic rock group Van Halen — passed away on Oct. 6 following complications with lung cancer according to a tweet from his son, Wolfgang. "He was the best father I could ever ask for. Every moment I've shared with him on and off stage was a gift," Wolfgang Van Halen...

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photo by Kate Nuelle For musicians here in San Antonio, the COVID-19 outbreak has opened up an uncharted territory of uncertainty towards what the local music scene will look like in the future. As venues close their doors and tours cancel, local musicians have found ways to get their creativity flowing towards new music in addition to initiatives that allow...

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When I think of the expression “all dressed up with nowhere to go,” it implies that there was an anticipated occasion that didn’t take place. Does there have to be an occasion for us to dress up and look our best, though? Is it not enough for us to simply wear our favorite outfits, makeup looks, and accessories for ourselves?...

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illustration by Ren Rader As she gleefully danced to “Eye of the Tiger” below the spotlight on one of America’s most famed dance floors, Carole Baskin had all eyes on her. Baskin, an American big-cats rights activist and notable figure on Netflix’s Tiger King, recently raised some eyebrows after being selected as one of the contestants on Dancing with the...

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Following the spring 2020 shift to entirely remote learning, the music and theater departments within Trinity’s fine arts program faced a drastic challenge. In addition to adjusting their purely academic courses to virtual learning, both departments were forced to cancel or postpone planned performances. However, for the fall 2020 semester, faculty and staff have worked diligently to ensure that performances...

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Illustration by Ren RaderUp to half of college and university students in the nation struggle with food insecurity, the lack of reliable access to sufficient quantities of affordable, nutritious food. In 2017, Morehouse College and Spelman College students undertook a hunger strike in solidarity with students experiencing food insecurity on their campuses. These students protested their respected institutions, pushing for...

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Illustration by Andrea Nebhut Intimacy: close familiarity or friendship; closeness. Centuries-old Christendom provided us all with objectively one of the most demanding days of the year — Valentine’s Day. Regardless of one’s religious status, this tradition brings with it intense pressures of romance, sex and value that affect us all differently. Even beyond the boundaries of romance, the pressure we...

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Illustration by Andrea NebhutPicture a duck. It gracefully glides across the surface of a pond with a group of other ducks, all seemingly at peace. However, when you take a look below the surface of the water, you notice a much more frantic scene. The duck’s feet frantically paddle as the it works tirelessly to keep pace with the bunch....

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