VOLUME 122 ISSUE 11

TRINITONIANServing Trinity University Since 1902 NOVEMBER 8, 2024

TRUMP HARRIS
TRINITY GETS IT WRONG
National averages show Republican victories, but polled students predicted Harris-Walz win

71.4%
of students
thought Harris
DONALD TRUMP ~ 51% would win the

KAMALA HARRIS ~ 48% 81.4%

presidency
of students
wanted Harris
to win the
presidency
*Polling was conducted by the Trinitonian on Election Day. There were 214 surveyed, which is
40% 50% approximately 9% of Trinity’s student population.

: Don’t give
up on U.S. just yet
53%~ TED CRUZ DIYA CONTRACTOR
OPINION EDITOR
dcontrac@trinity.edu
comes with having your future ripped
away from you, from realizing that the
last chance for some semblance of sanity
is gone for at least the next four years.
My heart has been in my stomach for

44%~ COLIN ALLRED

“Are you okay?” days now, but I can somehow still breathe.
The morning after Election Day, I woke Even though it feels like I’m at my breaking
up to several texts from close friends point, an old Navy Seals adage reminds
and family asking me if I was okay, how me that my last straw is only 40% of my
I was doing and to text them if I needed total capacity. It’s impossible to know
anything. In that moment, I needed that.
50% 40% I was feeling the kind of emptiness that see ELECTION DAY on PAGE 5

SPORTS ARTS NEWS

No more howling:
Students put on a Wait, what happened
The Spurs tame the
production of Hamlet to Singh’s?
Timberwolves
see PAGE 16 see PAGE 13 see PAGE 4
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Got news? Previously, on SGA: University

Spot a correction? archivist shares crazy stories
SAMARA GERSTLE I MANAGING EDITOR Trinity University Archivist Abra Schnur then provided
sgerstle@trinity.edu information about the archives. She explained that the
archives team aims to make the archives findable, accessible
The following covers the meeting on Nov. 6. and documentable. The archives hold different parts of
Trinity’s history, and though student life appears in things
CLIMATE CHECK like campus publications, the archives have historically
First-year Senator Nellie Clark updated SGA on her plan to focused on the administration.
Email us tips or corrections. meet with Brandi Jones, vice president for people, culture and Schnur then outlined what the University Archives seek,
trinitonian@trinity.edu community, to increase involvement with the San Antonio like constitutions, bylaws and handbooks, and the process
czarr@trinity.edu community. Junior Senator Sabrina Cinque suggested that of archiving them. She encouraged SGA to archive their
sgerstle@trinity.edu communication between the student body and Residential Life current bylaws, minutes and constitution and aims to
should be altered to include a senator committee. increase student engagement.
President Joy Areola also asked that a senator address Schnur addressed questions from SGA, including who

STAFF
student concerns surrounding the fees for renting vans frequented the reading room and how Trinitonian articles
implemented in the middle of the semester. Senior Senator are saved. Senator Cinque asked to know Trinity’s craziest
Blaine Martin agreed to get information from Facilities Services tradition, and though Schnur did not have an answer,
CATHERINE ZARR editor-in-chief and speak with Outdoor Recreation (OREC) about grievances. she disclosed that a previous professor had found two
SAMARA GERSTLE managing editor President Areola also confirmed with Dean of Students unlabeled portraits within the walls of the Waxahachie
and SGA Adviser Jessica Edonick that a student was campus and gifted them to the archives.
CLAIRE CARPENTER advertising director interested in an election listening circle for women and
CHARLOTTE BUCH business manager could pursue that idea with her. OFFICER REPORTS
Dean Edonick requested that senators sign up to meet
KATIE AMDUR news editor STAFF CHATS with three finalists for the associate dean of students
DIYA CONTRACTOR opinion editor & SGA conducted two staff chats, one with Health Services and position. President Areola then reminded senators of their
special sections editor Wellness Services and another with the university archivist. attendance expectations, and Chief of Staff Harrison Tinker
LAUREN RODDIS pulse editor
Marlaina Widmann, assistant director of Wellness Services, clarified that SGA will soon send out the new feedback
EVE SLEMP arts editor
COLIN HOUSTON sports editor and Marcy Youngdahl, director of Integrated Counseling and form, “Make it a Reality,” to the student body.
SKYLAR SAVARIN visual editor Health Services, presented a detailed explanation of Health In the absence of DEI Chair Trinity Hatchett, Junior
SADIE EIDSON webmaster Services and Wellness Services, including where they were Senator Alex Brown updated President Areola on tabling
located, what they provided and an overview of the changes for the form. President Areola encouraged SGA to show up
REPORTERS the department has implemented since 2021, including what to Rotaract’s “Will there be peace” event and SASA’s Diwali
Devon Bellamy, Keira Cahill, Daniel last year’s $100,000 Mental Health Initiative has funded. on behalf of DEI Chair Hatchett.
Itkins, Scott Lebo, Cameron Lilly, The initiative provided salaries for peer health educator Collaborations Chair Dawson Wolff then reminded
Monica Martinez, Maddy Morrow, Nguyen salaries and the first year of employment for Kat Walz, Wellness senators that attendance at the Trini-tailgate is required.
Ngoc Minh Thu, Julianna Plewes, Evelyn programming coordinator; supported MANUAL, an app for
Ragsdale, Katie Amdur, Al Stubblefield,
men’s mental health; and aided in events for mental health over
Robin Bernal, Anthony Romero, Andrea
Ozaeta, Caleb Reed the past two years. Meetings are held every Wednesday at 6 p.m. in Dicke Hall
COLUMNISTS The pair then took questions, clarifying where they 208. Additional coverage can be found at trinitonian.com.
Om Dighe, Will Sharp, Beck Williams, received their data for department and MANUAL surveys, the
Kieran Garvey, Adom Richards Narcan distribution system process and successful methods
COPY EDITORS of student engagement.
Krishna Patel, Riya Vankamamidi,
Giovanna Campolo, Kathryn Lemaire
VISUAL CONTRIBUTORS
Grace Alcocer, Jay Burdine, Rory
McCarthy, Avery Case, Kait Nash, Khoa
TUP-Debrief
Nguyen, Ellie Perrier, John Thweatt,
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ADVISOR
Daniel Conrad Location: Verna McLean Residence Hall Public Intoxication
Public Intoxication
CONTACT US Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor 11.04.2024 02:04 p.m.
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Cranky Potties, Cranky Bodies

Recent sewage leaks in Herndon have raised
questions about the efficacy of Trinity’s plumbing
KEIRA CAHILL | REPORTER The technician used a commercial auger to
kcahill@trinity.edu push the item loose and into the city’s larger
sewer line,” Gonzalez wrote.
On Oct. 22, Joscelyn Flores Sylva, first- Gonzalez provided advice to students
year neuroscience major, found a problem hoping to avoid similar events in the future.
with her plumbing system. After the toilet He emphasized the importance of not
was flushed in her Harold D. Herndon Hall flushing items that could clog the pipes.
residence, it began to leak sewage water, “The best way to prevent similar events
covering the floor of her bathroom and room. from happening in the future is resident
After flooding began, Trinity University’s participation; not flushing items that shouldn’t
Facilities Services arrived to stop the leak, be, flush more often so there isn’t a buildup
but Sylva said that it continued even after of waste trying to be flushed all at once,”
Facilities Services intervened. Gonzalez said. “I also encourage all of our
“When the plumber showed up, he used community to report anything that doesn’t
the HVAC and sucked up all the water and seem right immediately especially when there
stuff,” Flores Sylva said. “And even after we is a leak or a plumbing issue like this.”
did all of that, it still filled the entire room.” Trinity’s plumbing problems have not
While the problem was mitigated by the been limited to Herndon. Rachel Bell,
following morning, Flores Sylva described the sophomore accounting major and Bruce
incident as “disgusting.” After maintenance Thomas Hall resident, faced a similar illustration by SKYLAR SAVARIN | ssavarin@trinity.edu
resolved the immediate issue, the smell and problem on Sept. 9. Throughout the “[Maintenance] did their job, for sure. Sylva, Mier has firsthand knowledge of
damage from the flooding still lingered. semester, there had been a series of unfixable They did it successfully, but they could’ve the Trinity plumbing problems.
“It smells disgusting, so after that though, toilet clogs and leaks, that facilities services been cleaner,” Bell said. “There was stuff “Since what happened to me was
we cleaned it up,” said Flores Sylva. “We was in the process of finding a solution. on the walls, on the floor, and they didn’t because of an exploded pipe in Herndon,
deep-cleaned the toilet, the bathroom. We “[Maintenance] brought in a giant machine, clean it for us.” SGA is trying to look into the plumbing
had to replace a couple things.” and they put [it] ... 100 feet … down our pipes Similar frustrations have been brought logs that are kept or [see] if they are even
Associate director of facilities services, because it was so clogged,” Bell said. to SGA by students, who are working to kept,” Mier said. “They are trying to make
Ernesto Gonzalez, wrote in an email that the After facilities intervened, the issue of find a solution to the plumbing problems. it public, so that they’re able to know
flooding was caused by a blockage in the pipe. water leakage in Bell’s room was solved. As an SGA senator, Pilar Mier, first-year what’s being checked when, how and
“The Herndon Hall plumbing infrastructure However, Bell did voice frustration with political science major, has taken on the then how often it’s being checked. Just to
did not fail. There was an obstruction in the the level of cleanliness throughout the effort to implement a plumbing log in make sure that everything is working as
line that caused it to clog up. You would process. After the process of declogging order to let students know where problems it should be and we don’t have situations
be surprised at some of the items that our the pipe, Bell described the bathroom as are and the progress on them. As a resident like what’s happening in Herndon.”
technicians have pulled from clogged lines … being covered in sewage. of Herndon Hall and roommate to Flores

TigerPaws or Tiger Pause?

Some students say the site is running
on fumes, admins say talk to ITS
NGUYEN NGOC MINH THU | REPORTER do experience some lag when logging
nnguyen6@trinity.edu into Tiger Paws sometimes, but it’s not
a big deal,” Helgeson said. “I think it’s a
Spring 2025 registration is open from pretty simple platform. But for freshmen
Nov. 11 to Nov. 26, and during that time that can be kind of confusing at first,
TigerPaws is essential for students to and they will get used to it then. Maybe
search and register for classes. However, TigerPaws just [needs] a rundown, like
students report that the website often an introduction, in a way.”
runs slowly or crashes during registration, My Ngo, first-year business major,
causing students to miss out on classes. shared her experiences navigating her first
Ender Ergun, manager of applications university registration period. Although
at Information Technology Services (ITS), she faced some challenges, she noted
clarified that this is his first time hearing that these issues were not specific to the
this situation from students. According to recent registration period but occurred
Ergun, ITS has not received any reports or earlier in the semester.
complaints regarding TigerPaws glitches “It can feel a bit rushed, because
or slowdowns. everyone is trying to register at the same
“It’s really a matter of scale. If there time. I usually experience a mix of stress
were hundreds of students experiencing and excitement, hoping to secure my
the issue, then that might be a system preferred classes before they fill up,”
thing. But if it is three or four students, Ngo said. “I was really worried when I
those might be individual cases. That had glitches on TigerPaws. It was during
could be anything, their internet peak times. The page sometimes loads
connection or their browser,” Ergun said. slowly or the system times out, but it
Students should contact ITS if they does not matter that much.”
run into any issues. Students can reach Besides contacting ITS if they run
ITS by calling 210-999-7409, emailing into technical issues, students could
itsupport@trinity.edu, or visiting the reach out to their academic advisor as
website (technology.trinity.edu). a resource for support. They are able to
While some students have reported register students for classes if TigerPaws
problems, Austin Helgeson, first-year fails.
accounting major, shared that he rarely “I got help from my academic adviser,
has any issues with TigerPaws. He also when the system delayed my process. Mrs.
recommended some improvements to Jennifer Reese contacted [Dr.] Bowman to illustration by SOFIA SALMERON | ssalmero@trinity.edu
make TigerPaws more friendly for first- help fix the issue. It was very helpful, I really Since its inception, the website has not been As Trinity approaches its Spring 2025
year students at the beginning of their appreciated them,” Ngo said. revamped in any way. registration period, TigerPaws remains as an
academic journey. Ellucian, a company that supplies “I think [TigerPaws] should improve by essential tool for registration. If students run
“Honestly, I don’t use TigerPaws a Trinity’s main Enterprise Resource Planning enhancing the speed, especially on high- into an issue, they should reach out to ITS to
lot, and I genuinely don’t have issues platform Colleague, also has provided traffic days. The TigerPaws is good [for] now, ensure a smoother registration process.
with it. It’s good right now, though I TigerPaws since its introduction in 2001. but it could be better in the future,” Ngo said.
4 TRINITONIAN.COM • NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • NEWS

Where’s Singh’s?
Why some restaurants haven’t made
a comeback in Coates Student Center
MONICA MARTINEZ | REPORTER “I like it, it’s good. I like the bao buns. I
mmarti15@trinity.edu think they’re my favorite,” Coleman said.
Taste of San Antonio (ToSA) is a popular “I think [ToSA] is pretty good across the
dining option for students, but since the board, maybe some variety would be nice,
beginning of the semester, past restaurants but I don’t know … I’m still experiencing
have failed to return and new food options getting to know what it is.”
such as grilled cheese and acai bowls don’t With ToSA’s three-week rotation,
appear to be local restaurants. they have Ming’s, the Wicked Wich
With mandatory meal plans for students and a Chartwells-specific option such
living on campus, Coates can provide as acai bowls, grilled cheese or philly
students with a change of pace. The junior/ cheesesteaks. Kristin Alderete, marketing
senior meal plan provides students with director for dining services, added that the
strictly bonus bucks. Due to the lack of internal options are not local restaurants,
swipes, students on this meal plan may but their inclusion at ToSA is from the
frequent Mabee Dining Hall less often. dining feedback sessions and voice-to-
Restaurant variety in Coates provides vision surveys conducted in the fall by
students with different options for meals dining services.
during the day. Alyssa Lagrone, junior “We take that feedback and try to
psychology major, mentioned that she improve the dining program,” Alderete
wishes to see more variety at the station. said. “And that’s how we were able to add BEN COOPER picks up his food at Taste of San Antonio. photo by JOHN THWEATT | jthweat1@trinity.edu
“I love Singh’s, and they got rid of that. the acai bowl, the grilled cheese and the
And so I was very sad because I used to eat philly cheesesteak concepts to the Taste of and the same with Alamo Biscuit, just they promote,” Alderete said.
it all the time,” Lagrone said. “I would love San Antonio.” wrapped up their rotation with us, so that While the restaurants at ToSA have
to see more food options, to be honest, For Singh’s and Alamo Biscuit Co. opens the door to new partnerships.” changed, the options are formed by the
more restaurants maybe to spice it up with fans, the reason the restaurants aren’t at For students who miss past restaurants students who share feedback with the dining
something different, because sometimes they ToSA [this year] is not because Chartwells at Coates, it’s not completely off the table program. Alderete noted the efforts to involve
do have a lot of the more similar restaurants didn’t ask them to come back. Alderete to have some of these options return. students in filling out surveys.
on rotation.” mentioned that both restaurants chose to Alderete emphasized student requests for “We want students to be heard, and really
Ming’s has been a consistent option at not return this semester. local restaurants being a priority. the biggest way we get that is through our
ToSA every three weeks this semester. Due to “Unfortunately, Singh’s did have to “We are open to revisiting the popular surveys,” Alderete said. “Take it, because we
its reliability this year, it has become a student withdraw at the last minute due to unforeseen concepts, and we will try to prioritize the do change a lot of the dining program and use
favorite. Leiana Coleman, first-year history circumstances,” Alderete said. “The door is more local restaurants in order to give it to improve based on those surveys.”
major, said she enjoys going to Ming’s. still open to them for future opportunities, them an opportunity to kind of cross-

TUPD responds to drunk driving

crash outside of Witt Center
ROBIN BERNAL | REPORTER Initially, the driver was reported to TUPD
ibernal@trinity.edu by a student in a vehicle who witnessed
the driver exiting the highway erratically.
On Oct. 17, a woman unaffiliated with Another student on the sidewalk reported
Trinity University under the influence of the driver after she crashed into the railing
drugs and alcohol drove off Highway 281, outside of the Witt Center and was driving
turned onto campus and crashed into away. Rowse credited TUPD’s ability to
the railing in front of the Robert R. Witt respond to the incident to the swiftness
Reception Center before being intercepted of the reports and encouraged students to
by TUPD officers. She was arrested and reach out if they suspect dangerous or illegal
taken to jail under outstanding warrants for activity, even if they are hesitant to get
her arrest. TUPD continues its investigation involved.
to file appropriate charges for intoxicated “Immediately call TUPD, our emergency
driving and property damage. number, especially for something like this,”
TUPD Assistant Chief John Rowse spoke Rowse said. “Sometimes the students don’t
on the unusual nature of this accident. want to, they don’t want to get involved.
Rowse noted that while these sorts of They want to report it, but they maybe
incidents have happened on campus before, don’t want to talk to the police, and we
it is rare that a person unaffiliated with understand that. So we also have our app
Trinity would make it onto campus to cause which is called the See Say app ... that
this kind of accident. allows you to report anonymously.”
“We’ve had people on campus driving TUPD chief Paul Chapa noted that
erratically in the past,” Rowse said. “It does while this is a unique event, students
not happen very often, and it is very unusual must remain aware of their surroundings,
for someone to come off of the highway especially due to Trinity being an open
and then end up driving onto campus ... campus in a major city.
Most of the time if this were to happen, the “We are living in a large metropolitan
person would either be Trinity-affiliated or city,” Chapa said. “We are an open campus,
would be with someone affiliated.” so we have activity that tends to find its way
Additionally, Rowse noted how the driver’s on campus at all times of the day and night. illustration by SKYLAR SAVARIN | ssavarin@trinity.edu
actions were not always consistent with an And though Trinity is a very safe place ... being However, while TUPD was able to “I do trust TUPD to keep me safe in
intoxicated person, making identification aware of your surroundings is very important.” respond to this car accident and are some situations,” Knickerbocker said. “I was
difficult until the crash occurred. Both Chapa and Rowse emphasized the working to improve their relationship with always taught to respect the police officers
“The interesting thing was when the car importance of maintaining a transparent the Trinity community, some students and appreciate them, but I also think there
came in, it wasn’t driving [erratically] the relationship with Trinity students to ensure still feel there is work to be done to form is room for improvement, and especially at a
whole time,” Rowse said. “It turned in and campus safety. a connection between the student body small school it is especially more critical that
went straight up towards Mabee at a regular “The transparency that we focus on as a and TUPD. Katia Knickerbocker, junior they do their part to keep our community
rate of speed and drove ... through lot P, police department to our community is so environmental studies major who heard safe ... because there are other issues other
which is kind of hard sometimes to drive critical ... I think that’s how you establish about the car crash through word of mouth, than [car] accidents.”
through even for a regular person ... and trust and I think that’s so important for the expressed some hesitancy about student
didn’t hit a vehicle all the way.” work we do,” Chapa said. relationships with TUPD.
NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • TRINITONIAN.COM OPINION 5

WANT TO
SHARE? Why I drive 276 miles every election day
letters to CATHERINE ZARR
My favorite tradition as an election clerk
is celebrating first-time voters. Any time
Going into Election Day, I was scared.
Throughout the elections I have worked, I
the editor EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
czarr@trinity.edu
we suspect someone is voting for the first
time (if they have a vertical driver’s license
have seen a rising tide of hatred and distrust
of election workers. We’ve had voters
Share your quick reactions or look especially confused), we’ll ask if it is question our actions and accuse us of fraud
to Trinitonian coverage For the over 67.5 million people who their first time voting. If the answer is “Yes,” over standard practices. Just days before
and opinion columns. voted for Kamala Harris — and the many we shout “FIRST TIME VOTER!” and all heading into this election, I found out
others who supported her but didn’t or of the election workers stop what they are about the election worker in Bexar County
Send 300 words to the weren’t able to vote — Election Day doing and burst into applause. Other voters who was attacked after asking a voter to
opinion and special section probably felt like a disaster. As a young join in as well, and everyone takes a moment remove his MAGA hat. When I then had to
editor, Diya Contractor at queer woman, I couldn’t be more terrified to thank that first-time voter for coming out ask someone in my location to remove her
about what a Trump victory means for my and voting. This election, we had first-time MAGA hat, I was worried the same thing
dcontrac@trinity.edu. future. As an election worker, however, I voters who had just turned 18, some who might happen to me.

guest columns witnessed many small victories in spite of were in their 20s and even one who was in
some losses, this Election Day. his 60s. I am excited for each of them and
It didn’t. She immediately removed her
cap, and everything continued peacefully.
Nov. 5 marked the fifth election I have hope to see them return for future elections. In fact, the whole day went by without any
Can’t keep it to a few hundred worked as an election clerk in Tarrant There was also ingenuity this Election truly notable disruptions. This fact, the
words? Pen a guest column County. In that capacity, I help set up and Day. We helped an older woman vote from moments I mentioned and more are what I
and let your views be known. run a voting location, check-in voters, assist inside her car when she wasn’t able to walk. mean when I reference the victories of this

“
Please keep it under 700 words them with the machines, process their ballots The new curbside voting machine we had Election Day.
and essentially perform any task necessary to didn’t quite reach far enough for her to There were also some losses this Election
and give us as much time as help voters vote. Additionally, every location be able to touch the screen and make her Day. We had many voters come in who
possible to prepare. Reach requires at least one Spanish- selections, so we taped a weren’t able to cast a ballot. Some had no idea
out to Diya Contractor at English bilingual clerk to assist stylus to the end of a stick that you needed to register to be able to vote.
dcontrac@trinity.edu to work Spanish-speaking voters, a role to help her reach and be Some did but didn’t register in time — one in
out a writing schedule that that I serve at my location. Never give up able to make the selections particular had waited until his 18th birthday,

works for both of us.

There are many reasons
why I continue to make the on voting.” herself. We were with her for
over half an hour of trial and
just days after the registration deadline, to
register without knowing that he could have
please note! 276-mile drive to work a 15- CATHERINE ZARR
hour day as an election clerk.
error, but I think we were
willing to stay there all night for her
done so earlier. We even had some people
come in who had thought they had registered
The Trinitonian editors will fact- I am the only bilingual clerk to cast her vote. Her joy at being able by the deadline, only to find out that they
at my location, and I want to keep voting to vote meant everything. weren’t registered for a variety of reasons,
check your work and edit for accessible for Spanish-speaking voters. I love These experiences and many more have including one woman who had filled out the
clarity, legal concerns, grammar the team I work with. I believe fiercely in led me to believe that if I help just one voter form online but didn’t realize that she needed
and AP style, but we won’t alter our democracy and want to help any eligible cast their ballot, then my four- to five-hour to mail it in.
your argument. The sooner you’re voter cast their vote. Essentially, everything drive each way was justified. It is the worst feeling to have to turn
able to get your column to us, the boils down to this: the voters. I often get asked if it is “worth it” to someone away, and it continues to bother
easier it is on our editing team. Working at a voting location, you help someone cast a ballot for a candidate me that there are eligible voters who can’t
encounter people you would not otherwise, or proposition I don’t like. As election cast their ballots. There are other barriers too,
Please be sure to include your and you are there with them for an important workers, we advocate fiercely for every vote, including ID requirements, line lengths and
graduating year, major or position moment in their lives. Some simply vote regardless of whether it is for the candidates mail-in ballot complications. I mourn the
at the university. and leave, some stay and chat, but regardless we support. voters lost to these additional barriers even
there is a community formed around voting Bipartisanship is built into working the as I celebrate the ones who were able to vote.
at the polling place. polls. In Tarrant County, voting locations I worked at just one location. There
There are voters I will never forget. I was often intentionally have both a Republican are hundreds of thousands more polling
working a primary runoff election when and a Democratic election judge who work places across the country, each with their
the Uvalde school shooting happened. We together during the election. Seeing the own victories to celebrate. Election Day
can’t have our phones in the polling station, judges overcome their political differences demonstrated that our democratic system
so I had no idea what had happened until enough to work together (and they do) is still functional, and that is something to
a voter dashed in crying and told me. He empowers us as election clerks to set aside our celebrate, even if the result is disheartening
was from Uvalde and had family there, and own political stances, just for the day, to put and even if there were some failures.
everyone in the room took several minutes the voters first. I implore each of you to never give up
of silence to process what had happened I know that I have helped thousands of people on voting. Your vote will always mean
and grieve together. cast their votes for candidates I do not support. something, and it is always worthwhile to
There have been happier moments too. Some voters told me who they were voting for, cast it.
We have “Future Voter” stickers for kids who others I witnessed voting for those candidates Finally, if you voted in this election,
come with their parent(s) to the election, and while I helped translate for them and still others I thank you for voting — and congratulations
it is everyone’s favorite job to offer them a could only guess about. Somewhere inside of me, for exercising that right and privilege. If you
TRINITONIAN.COM sticker, chat with them and ask about their yes, I am the tiniest bit sad about that. Despite did not, I hope to see you at the next one.
stuffed animals. There are also those voters that, I can genuinely say that I am incredibly
who bring snacks with them and others who glad that each and every one of them showed up
run their own mini comedy routines from and voted, and I am honored and grateful that I CATHERINE ZARR is a junior political science and
the line. was able to help them cast their ballot. Spanish double-major.

ELECTION DAY have lived in this country for over 30 years, can spend my life trying to run away from that treating one another with kindness and

“
and they moved here for me. They wanted fact or I can suck it up and realize that I bleed respect, by looking in the face of a stranger
me to live the American Dream: a term that red, white and blue — and so do you. I don’t and seeing a neighbor, by always using our
continued from PAGE 1 when uttered recently, often evokes a viscerally know about you, but I’m not ready or willing strength to lift people up, to fight for the
disgusted response. to give up on America. dignity that all people deserve,” Harris said.
what horrors await us under president-elect The American Dream has On Wednesday morning, Despite the deep loss many of us are
Trump. As hard as it is to hear, we’ll soon
have a convicted felon occupying the most
countless connotations —
several of which are predicated I bleed red, I woke up thinking it was
all over, but messages from
feeling, we should take Harris’ words to
heart and continue to move forward. We
powerful office in the world, and the people
who voted for him celebrate that and wear
on capitalism and greed —
but to me, it couldn’t be more
white and everyone I care about helped
that feeling subside. With
should continue to fight for democracy, with
strength and dignity behind our actions.
shirts with his mugshot on them. If that’s
not dystopia, I don’t know what is.
simple. It’s Victoria Justice’s
iconic “Made in America” music
blue — and that, I want to bring your
attention to Kamala Harris’
At the same time, I remember being 13
and living in India, wanting so badly to be
video; its hope and a better life.
The United States of America
so do you. concession speech.
“And we will continue DIYA CONTRACTOR is a junior political science
a red-blooded American again. My parents is the country I was born in, and I DIYA CONTRACTOR to wage this fight … by major.
6 TRINITONIAN.COM • NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • OPINION

Lights, camera, new major? Trinity needs a film major

film and computer science, and I came to help draw in students who are interested in A formal film studies major would also
KIERAN GARVEY Trinity with these same goals. However, pursuing film with a liberal arts education. improve credibility for students pursuing
COLUMNIST despite Trinity’s diverse course offerings, Trinity already offers a considerable careers in the field. Graduating with a
kgarvey1@trinity.edu the university doesn’t provide a formal film number of film-related courses that could recognized film studies major is often more
studies major, leaving students like me to support a film studies major. The current film easily understood by potential employers
As a sophomore at Trinity University navigate alternative paths to study film here. studies minor includes 36 courses totaling than a self-designed interdisciplinary second
with major declaration right around the Offering a film studies major at Trinity 131 credit hours, with 25 courses being major (ISM), which can be confusing
corner, I’m facing the same choice many would have several benefits, both upper-division. This demonstrates that the without further explanation. While Trinity’s
students do: deciding on a major. for students and for the university necessary courses are already available, and high postgraduate employment rates suggest
Since I applied to college, itself. First, establishing a formal formalizing film studies as a major would that students can likely succeed regardless,
I’ve been passionate film studies major could attract require little more than consolidating and having a well-defined film studies major
about majoring new students interested in film structuring these resources. would only serve to improve that credibility
in both who also value Trinity’s liberal Currently, it is technically possible to and make students more competitive in the
arts approach to education. major in film at Trinity as an Interdisciplinary job market.
Trinity’s commitment to Second Major. The ISM program allows While Trinity does allow students to pursue
cross-disciplinary learning students to design a custom major that fits film studies through the ISM program, creating
is well-suited to the study their needs by combining courses from across a formal film studies major would benefit the
of film, an inherently departments. The program is actually a major university. The liberal arts education at Trinity
interdisciplinary field that reason I chose Trinity, as my admissions supports interdisciplinary learning, and the
draws from communication, officer highlighted it as a way to pursue film range of film-related courses currently available
art, English and more. here. However, if film studies technically already aligns with the creation of a film studies
Southern universities aren’t can already be pursued through an ISM, major. While the option of an ISM is valuable,
known for film, apart from why should Trinity go through the effort of it can be too time-consuming and complicated
a few notable schools such creating it as a formally offered major? While for students, creating barriers to entry to those
as the University of Texas this is technically true, the ISM process is who are genuinely interested in studying film
at Austin, the Savannah complex and can be discouragingly time- at Trinity. Offering film studies as a formal
College of Art and Design consuming. Students interested in an ISM major would allow Trinity to streamline access
and Emory University. must find faculty advisors, select courses that to film and would make at least one student’s
With Trinity being a meet all the interdisciplinary requirements, life (mine) a whole lot easier.
liberal arts university, it submit a detailed proposal and then get
would immediately be approval from both the ISM committee
distinguished amongst and the University Curriculum Council,
these universities as the something which most Trinity students don’t KIERAN GARVEY is a sophomore computer
illustration by JAY BURDINE | aburdine@trinity.edu only one which may have the time to pursue. science major.

Don’t put a ring on it: Trinity’s class rings are pointless

the insanely high average price of all of the to buy the ring. One reason might be that it illustration (bottom left) by KHOA NGUYEN
WILL SHARP rings. I am positive that there are students at simply doesn’t fit your style or “vibe.” | knguyen9@trinity.edu
COLUMNIST Trinity that cannot afford, and would rather Another reason might be that there are
wsharp@trinity.edu not pay for, such an expensive and seemingly many other kinds of memorabilia that are illustration (top right) by KATHRYN LEMAIRE
useless item. Aside from that, class rings are significantly cheaper than a class ring. Lastly, | klemaire@trinity.edu
Why do we attach so much meaning only meant to symbolize a person’s “educated” the school should definitely be paying for it,
WILL SHARP is a junior communication major.
to expensive rings in the United States? In and “elite” status. They scream, ‘Look at especially with the $1.7 billion endowment.
American culture, a ring symbolizes a sacred me! I graduated from college and I have this If you’re a Trinity student who’s almost
bond like marriage or a high achievement as wonderful, $400 gold ring to prove it!’ completely paying out of pocket (regardless
a sports player. Undoubtedly, rings hold a I do understand there is a certain status of your financial aid), you’re not going to feel
lot of value in our everyday lives, regardless that being labeled a college graduate will great about spending even more money on a
of whether they’re stylistic or indicative of bring you, and I don’t disagree that college ring that’s going to collect dust.
one’s status. However, for serious events like graduates should be proud of that. Not many I find the message that these rings are
graduation, marriage or sports achievement, people in the United States can say that attempting to convey pretentious, and
rings can cost $300 to $6,000. This is quite they have graduated from a university like honestly, I don’t see a point in having them at
the investment for many folks and because Trinity. Despite that, the primary concern of all. No Trinity graduate should have the right
of that, the intrinsic value of these rings the typical college student is to finish their to flaunt their degree more than any other
should be called into question, specifically for degree in four years, not to be able to buy graduate because they have more money and
individual buyers who, understandably, can’t an overpriced ring. Nobody, at least as far as can afford “bling.” Even if the student who
afford them. I’m aware, is pursuing a degree at Trinity (an bought their class ring worked “harder,” they
Trinity class rings cost $470 at most. The extremely difficult college to get through) just still shouldn’t have that right solely because
lowest price you’re going to find for a class ring to buy a ring. the item itself is such a blatant, unnecessary
is around $383, and that’s only if you have a Outside of the ring’s notion of academic display of status.
smaller ring size. What I find to be concerning elitism, there are many other reasons why
is not the $100 price difference, but rather graduating students shouldn’t feel pressured

NAME NAMEis a YEAR? WHAT major.

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Bexar County rolls to the polls on Election Day

County Elections Head JACQUELYN CALLANEN
speaks at the Bexar County Elections Office.
photo by KAIT NASH | knash1@trinity.edu

The Coates Student Center’s Rage Board.

photo by DIYA CONTRACTOR | dcontrac@trinity.edu

Attendees on the edge of their seats at Bexar Voters line up outside of Bexar County Elections Department.
County Democrats Election Night Watch Party. photo by KAIT NASH | knash1@trinity.edu
photo by SAMARA GERSTLE | sgerstle@trinity.edu

LILLE GOUGH and ESTHER CLOCK hold up their

shirts from the Bexar County Republicans
Watch Party merchandise table.
photo by DIYA CONTRACTOR | dcontrac@trinity.edu

A decorated van about to roll to the polls. Republicans smile during the Bexar County
photo by DEVON BELLAMY | dbellamy@trinity.edu Republicans Election Night Watch Party.
photo by DIYA CONTRACTOR | dcontrac@trinity.edu
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ALL DECKED IN RED

Bexar County Republicans Election Night Watch Party packed with barbecue and Kris Coons
“Cautiously optimistic” was the about this election and cautiously I know some of them that have Sporting a button that had
party line at the Republican Party optimistic about Donald Trump’s lost friends in Afghanistan, and a minion-ified Donald Trump
of Bexar County’s Election Night chance of success. the imbeciles that are running reading “Deplorable Me,”
Watch Party. Lined with Trump- What’s at stake in this election? the country right now won’t even Johnathan, 73 years old, of North
Vance campaign paraphernalia “Our freedoms, our liberties, all acknowledge that. In fact, they Central San Antonio, stated that it
and decorations, the venue was those normal things you hear right haven’t called any of the victims’ was not the Democratic Party as a
complete with its own merchandise now — that’s not rhetoric for us … families and offered an apology, whole he took problem with, but
store, an open bar and a cake that what’s at stake for us is just the and they haven’t offered an the progressive movement within
said “Make America Great Again,” American way of life … we really apology to the American people.” the party. Johnathan shared his
— to be served, of course, on plates are concerned that our children A concern shared by several concerns on election integrity.
emblazoned with ‘ Trump 2024.’ are not going to have the same life at the watch party was ballot What are your thoughts on
Kris Coons, recently elected that we had growing up.” integrity. Erika White, 52 years election integrity this election
Bexar GOP chairwoman, was on Charlie Bush, 73 years old, old, said she was 97% confident season?
her feet for the majority of the was at the event last night and that the election would go her “Election integrity? I think it’s
night and emceed the event. said that he was most excited way, attributing the lost 3% to tighter than it was last time, which
She held a microphone closely about the opportunity to leave fear of election fraud. is a good sign. I believe that there
to her person, running back and the Biden-Harris administration. How are you feeling about should be valid ID voters. I believe
forth to the event stage to make He said this was due to the way election integrity? in American elections, American
announcements with updates on several issues were mishandled. “That’s the only thing, I think, citizens should be the only people
the election. Every announcement Is there a specific event you’re if we had it, I think it would be to vote. Even if someone’s been
she made was met with cheering referring to? in the basket for me, but that’s here for five, 10 years, until they
and flag-waving from the “The absolutely deplorable what my 3% is. I want to stay do their part and become a real
approximately 175 attendees. and embarrassing pullout from hopeful. … If I felt like we had citizen, they shouldn’t have the
Like several others we spoke Afghanistan. … I have friends election integrity, then I would right to vote.”
to, she was feeling confident and family in the military, and be 100% sure we would win.”
JOHNATHAN flashes a smile at the Election Night Watch Party. KRIS COONS speaks in the shadow of President-elect Donald Trump at the Bexar County Republicans Election Night Watch Party.
photo by DIYA CONTRACTOR | dcontrac@trinity.edu photo by DIYA CONTRACTOR | dcontrac@trinity.edu

People cheer at the Bexar County Republicans

Election Night Watch Party.
photo by DIYA CONTRACTOR | dcontrac@trinity.edu
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WRACKED WITH DREAD

Harris falls short at Bexar County Democrats Election Night Watch Party
Eight miles away, the Bexar But as emcees urged the crowd to the bejeezus out of you, then rationale differs from person
County Democratic Election Night dance, the audience responded in I don’t know what it’s going to to person. For Sherry Stell,
Watch Party took place in Cowboys blank stares toward the screens take,” Salazar said. attendee of the event, Harris
Dance Hall. The energy was still of the televisions. Maria Ysabel Trevino, volunteer represents something large.
palpable, but in a different way. Sheriff Javier Salazar, who greeter at the event, welcomed What about Harris excites you?
A crowd of approximately 200 hosted the event and celebrated each new arrival with a smile on “She represents so much from
at 7:30 p.m. dwindled down to his third re-election that night, her face. Trevino explained that so many people who want to
only 40 by 10 p.m. The event was walked throughout the dance the Bexar County Democrats see her in power, and she brings
set up for a celebration: drinks hall and greeted people. For the asked her to volunteer for the a lot of hope to us, to so many,
and free food, Harris-Walz and first hour of the event, people event. She was there because she so many cultures, diversities —
Javier Salazar posters covering were bustling around him to get has a “bubbly” personality, but she’s hope,” Stell said.
the walls, a dance floor in the the chance to talk to him. His helping people feel welcome was Lindsey Andrews, another
middle of the room and country celebration speech at 9:30 p.m. not the only reason she attended. attendee of the event, said she
music blasting from all speakers. drew the remaining 50 people Why are you here? felt the freedom and rights of
to the center of the dance floor, “To support the democratic marginalized communities were
cheering him on. cause, to support Kamala Harris on the line this election cycle.
Though he made efforts and Tim Walz, but also to support What’s at stake in this election?
to keep up the morale of the unification, and to support sanity, “What isn’t at stake? Everything
attendees, Salazar expressed to support common sense and is at stake. … There’s a slew of so
what there was to lose in this the democratic process and in many things that are just really
presidential election. policies and the fact that you important, and I think just voting
What’s at stake in this election? don’t represent just one part of in this election alone is probably
“Our democracy is at stake. the population. You represent the most important presidential
I mean, when you got a guy everyone, and that’s what Kamala election we are probably ever
that’s a convicted felon — he’s says,” Trevino said. gonna have in our decade, in our
An attendee at the Bexar County Democrats flat out told us what he’s going People at the event were there lifetime,” Andrews said.
Watch Party checks out the news. to do: he’s going to act like a to show their support for Kamala
photo by SAMARA GERSTLE | sgerstle@trinity.edu dictator. If that doesn’t scare Harris and Tim Walz, but the

TRINITY BUBBL
HE E
M T STUDENTS REACT TO TRUMP’S RETURN

O
On the morning of Wednesday, Nov. 6, happened in the past, that makes me worried
an atypical silence shrouded campus. about his decisions.”
w According to a Trinitonian survey of Only 13.6% of students surveyed said they
214 students conducted the morning wanted Donald Trump to win the election.
of Tuesday, Nov. 5, 71.6% of students Clayton Lansford, sophomore engineering
thought that Kamala Harris would win the sciences and physics double-major, is
FR

presidential election. Trinity’s chapter president of the Young

Elise Cauley, sophomore neuroscience Conservatives of Texas (YCT). Because YCT is
major, spoke to her disbelief of the results. a state organization, the group campaigned
She said that as a woman, her reproductive for specific state candidates, such as Senator
rights and health care rights in general are Ted Cruz and Bexar County Commissioner
going to be hindered. Grant Moody. Although they didn’t
“I feel like it’s not actually representative specifically campaign for Trump, Lansford
of the American population,” Cauley said. said that the organization is pleased that
“Maybe it’s because we go to Trinity, and the conservative candidate won.
Trinity is mostly liberal, so maybe I have a “People will probably be sad, because a lot
skewed perception of what America is now, of people are over-invested in politics, but
but seeing that Trump won the popular vote at the end of the day, the president doesn’t
— I was shocked, because I didn’t feel like affect you that much, and local elections
that was really representative of America.” are much more important,” Lansford said.
Americans made their voice heard at the “Things won’t change that much. It’s not
polls, but the outcome affects international that big of a deal, but people will think it’s a
students too. Eric Fossen, sophomore big deal and get mad over it.”
business and economics double-major, Kate Schulle, senior political science and
is an international student from Brazil. English double-major, said that despite
He said that to maintain his status as an her disappointment with the results, she is
international student in the U.S., he needs optimistic for the future.
to make sure that none of his actions are “I think we have a choice. We’re at a very
seen by anyone else as wrong. pivotal moment where we either allow
“As an international student, my main ourselves to become more divided, or we let
concern is, ‘Hey, am I gonna be able to go this be the opportunity to become unified as
back home?’ Or, like, ‘Am I able to hold my a group and as a community and really learn
visa?’” Fossen said. “According to stuff that to care about each other,” Schulle said.
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How
~ 72% FOR
~ 54% KAMALA HARRIS ~ 28% AGAINST
~ 44% DONALD TRUMP
~ 68% FOR
~ 57% COLIN ALLRED
~ 40% TED CRUZ did ~ 32% AGAINST

Bexar
~ 54% FOR
~ 65% GREG CASAR ~ 46% AGAINST
~ 35% STEVEN WRIGHT

County
~ 63% FOR
~ 57% JAVIER SALAZAR ~ 37% AGAINST
~ 43% NATHAN BUCHANAN

~ 62% LETICIA RODRIGUEZ VAZQUEZ

~ 38% PAUL ALEXANDER CANALES
vote? ~ 64% FOR
~ 36% AGAINST

~ 53% FOR
*SOURCE: BEXAR COUNTY UNOFFICIAL RESULTS
~ 47% AGAINST

NOVEMBER 8-16
RUTH TAYLOR FINE ARTS CENTER
Paintings and photography
Music, dance, and theatre performances
Readings of poetry and prose
Guest artists and writers
Art market and tamalada
Interactive opportunities to create art
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“I think sometimes we are not always at our best”
Students and professors share their thoughts on Rate My Professor
DANIEL ITKINS | REPORTER John R. Hermann, associate professor of Rate My Professor is “rough,” because it would use Rate My Professor if he were
ditkins@trinity.edu political science, explained that he has “mixed does not have any recourse. She has not a professor.
feelings” regarding Rate My Professor. looked at her Trinity ratings on the website, “I still think it provides a better sense
Students at Trinity University often use
“People go there with a mindset of what but she has from her previous schools. than none. If you feel a strong way about
Rate My Professor before class registration
they want to do, and it’s usually those that “Those two negative marks are those something you are more likely to post
to assess other students’ opinions of a
have stronger feelings about the professor, that I think about the whole time,” Sager something,” Buscemi said. “I’ve never used
professor and the courses.
either positively or negatively,” Hermann said. “There is nobody to talk to if there is Rate My Professor to review a teacher. It is
The website offers information about the
said. “It’s not capturing really what’s going a literal misunderstanding. You never want the extremes, so it can definitely be skewed.”
professor’s “overall quality,” which is rated
on. It is capturing the outliers of the strong to turn someone off to a language.” He recommends that people write
from 1 to 5 and determined by the rating
feelings regarding the professor.” Sager said that she wonders why reviews on Rate My Professor because he
distribution, which ranges from “awesome” to
Trinity University has an undergraduate students use Rate My Professor. She said believes the course evaluations are rushed.
“awful.” Rate My Professor also offers students
student population of 2,581, which is she believes the website is “disingenuous.” “If you feel a type of way about a
the option to see reviews for specific classes.
reflected in the quantity She explained that non-tenured professors professor, maybe it will help someone else’s
of reviews on Rate My are more at risk from such negative reviews. browsing in the future who may have the
Professor. Hermann said “I think sometimes we are not always at same learning styles as you,” Buscemi said.
that if the survey was done our best, and that can come back to hurt “It is a good thing to write the reviews.”
to all students and done someone in their job or career,” Saeger Ian Ong, first-year undecided major,
scientifically, it would said. “We can not reach everybody. I would said he used Rate My Professor before
be a more representative hate for someone’s negative experience to registering for classes. He said he did not
sample. turn away someone who might have liked know about this website before college.
“I believe that Rate the class.” “I found it pretty interesting. You can see
My Professor should Sebastian Buscemi, senior business and what people say. You can see their honest
be looked at for exactly Spanish double-major, said he does not opinions — of any random student,” Ong
what it is — for the use Rate My Professor to make the final said. “What people say is unfiltered, so you
extremes,” Hermann said. decision on which class to take, but it is a have to interpret it for yourself.”
“The larger the sample factor. He explained that he is constrained Ong said that he has seen professors
of students, the more by time when creating a class schedule. with mediocre reviews. However, he
representative the sample. “I mainly look for the comments, explained that these professors turned out
If I have 10 people, it is because I think numbers can throw it off a to be “really good.” He said that the reviews
10 people with really bit,” Buscemi said. “I like to see specifically might represent how hard the class is, not
strong opinions for or why people would say that. Because if it is the professor.
against me. It is hindered ‘Oh, they give a lot of homework,’ that’s one “If every single student says ‘This
by the ‘n,’ or the number thing. But if they do not go to their office professor is bad,’ then obviously there is
of cases.” hours, they don’t respond to emails or are something wrong. But if a professor has
J’Leen Manning not available, that’s a red flag for me.” a mixed rating, it really just depends on
Saeger, assistant professor Buscemi said that he believes the what type of student you are. I think most
of modern languages and website is beneficial because it provides people look at the numbers which is bad,”
illustration by JAY BURDINE I aburdine@trinity.edu literature, said she believes students’ opinions. He explained that he Ong said.

An architectural deep dive into Oakmont Court

The work of O’Neil Ford and Atlee Ayres neighbor Trinity’s campus
Take the Monte Vista district as an example
ADOM RICHARDS of architectural preservation. These buildings
COLUMNIST from the Gilded Age have a unique blend
arichar7@trinity.edu of several styles of architecture, including,
but not limited to, Tudor, Classical Revival
In a country where every city seems to and Craftsman styles. This neighborhood is
look more and more like all the others, protected by a city ordinance that requires
San Antonio can be a nice breath of homeowners to follow a strict set of
fresh air. 306 years old and a centerpiece guidelines to preserve the time capsule of this
in Texan and American history, San neighborhood’s architecture.
Antonio’s Spanish architectural roots have Oakmont Court runs through this district.
been well-preserved, giving the modern The homes on this street have belonged to
generations a timelapse to view this city Trinity University since the 1950s when they
in a culture that seems to have thrown out were purchased to house campus officials,
architecture’s value and its ability to be a such as the president of the university or
historical record. various other executives who are crucial
to the running of the school. These homes
were built throughout the early 20th century
by various architects, including architect
O’Neil Ford, who also designed most of the
buildings on Trinity’s campus and the Tower
of the Americas in downtown San Antonio.
Ford designed the house on 139 Oakmont
Court, which immediately stands out among
Oak trees surround a house on Oakmont Court. photo by TESS GAGLIANO I tgaglian@trinity.edu
its more classic and European-inspired
peers. Built in 1950 by O’Neil Ford for San street at 138 Oakmont Court. Built in 1929 just as unique as the ones I’ve discussed, such
Antonio mayor Sam Bells Steve, the home is by architect Atlee Ayres, the house draws as 151 Oakmont Court, which includes a
a mid-century modern brick home with large inspiration from Classic Italian architecture. turret on the front, and 146 Oakmont Court,
windows and a bold, large presence, disrupting The walls are made of Texan native stone, which exudes the Spanish style that is so well
the posh, old-world theme of the rest of the mixing the overall Italian theme with a touch of known across the rest of the southwest.
street. These days, the brownish-tan of the Central Texas limestone. In an interview with The Trinity area of San Antonio is gorgeous,
walls and the boxy look of the whole house the San Antonio Express-News, the current as it borders right on Monte Vista. While I
might feel a little dated, but the fact remains occupant of 138 Oakmont shared inside details encourage everyone to take a quick walk on
that this house is a part of the city’s and our of the house, which included some luxuries Oakmont, don’t forget that there’s an entire
school’s history. Ford was a long-time resident from a bygone era like a laundry chute or a box district of Oakmonts that you could take a
of San Antonio and has been credited as one of in the kitchen wall that allowed a milkman to walk in, with designs and architecture that are
the nation’s best unknown architects. deliver milk without entering the home. just as beautiful. Don’t stop there either. As
A house on Oakmont Court. If you’re looking for something more Not all of the houses on this street were mentioned before, America is a nation of new,
photo by TESS GAGLIANO I tgaglian@trinity.edu classical, look no further than just across the reviewed in this column. There are many more cutting-edge architecture waiting to be found.
styles and quirks to the other houses that are It’s worth exploring.
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photo by KAIT NASH photo by KAIT NASH photo by KAIT NASH photo by KAIT NASH

SOPHIA RELYEA MAGGIE ENRIQUEZ CHRISTABEL EKE DAVID GERBER

Senior psychology major Senior environmental studies major Sophomore business analytics and First-year computer science major
technology major
What’s your favorite thing What’s your favorite thing What’s your favorite thing
about Trinity? about Trinity? What’s your favorite thing about Trinity?
“All of the amazing friendships I’ve made are my about Trinity?
“The cats. Duh.”
favorite thing about Trinity. And the cats are a “I like the fact that I’m able to do various “I really like the community. I feel like given that
huge plus.” things outside of my major. And of course I it’s a small school I really get to know the people
love my sorority because that’s where I met and make a good lot of friends rather quickly. It
most of my friends.” feels like a very immersive community.”

CAMERON LILLY | REPORTER

clilly@trinity.edu

SAMARA GERSTLE | MANAGING EDITOR

sgerstle@trinity.edu

Down: Across:
1. Elected Bexar GOP Chairwoman 2. Bexar County Sheriff who just won his
3. Percentage of Trinity students third term
who wanted Trump to win 6. Topic that two Bexar County
(rounded to nearest whole number) Republicans addressed
4. Republican candidate for 7. What Bexar County Democrat Sherry
Congressional district 35 Stell said Harris was
5. Percentage of Trinity student 10. Who won Bexar County in the
who thought Harris would win Presidential Election?
(rounded to nearest whole number) 11. Number of CoSA propositions that passed
8. What Trinity student Kate 12. Name of Trinity student who was
Schulle thinks we have surprised Trump won the popular vote
9. What Sheriff Javier Salazar said 14. Percentage of votes Allred received
Trump would act like Texas-wide
12. What friends asked Diya the
morning after the election
14. Percent of votes Ted Cruz got
in Bexar County
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To be or not to be...
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‘Hamlet’ takes the main stage

EVELYN RAGSDALE | ARTS REPORTER “‘Hamlet’ is probably the most famous
eragsdal@trinity.edu play in the English language. It is certainly
Shakespeare’s most profound play. It is also
Trinity University’s theater department his longest play, and it features the longest
debuts its rendition of Hamlet in the Stieren leading role in the Western canon,” Connelly
Theater on Nov. 8. The play, directed by said. “It maintains a special place, not only in
Stacey Connelly, associate professor of theater school curricula but … by all levels of theater.”
at Trinity, lasts around three hours and Notably, Connelly has made the decision
presents a faithful rendition of the celebrated to preserve as much of Shakespeare’s original
Shakespearean play. vision as possible. The majority of the text
‘Hamlet’ runs from Nov. 8 through was kept intact and no significant characters
Nov. 16, excluding Nov. 11 and 12, with were cut. Thus, the relatively small cast
performances beginning at 7 p.m. For the of 29 students have been responsible for
early crowd, there will be one Sunday matinee memorizing an abundance of lines and some
showing on Nov. 10 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are have been required to double, triple or even
free and available to the public on the Brown quadruple roles.
Paper Tickets website, though reserving a “We’ve tried to keep the story intact because
ticket ahead of time is not required. Seating I think Shakespeare put all of those characters
is general, so those who prefer a specific seat in there for a reason,” Connelly said. Actor ALEX KANG at rehearsal. photo by TESS GAGLIANO | tgaglian@trinity.edu
are recommended to arrive early. However, audiences may notice one pivotal
embody Hamlet by highlighting the human principal antagonist, King Claudius. He said
‘Hamlet’ is a tragedy that follows the story difference between the original Hamlet and this
experience of grief, madness and revenge. that portraying such an iconic character is both
of Prince Hamlet of Denmark as he struggles production — the decision to cross-gender the
“It’s not really about gender. They’re not an honor and a nerve-wracking experience.
to seek revenge for his father’s death. The leading role, Prince Hamlet himself. Connelly
making me use a deeper voice, I’m not cutting “There’s a little bit of a pressure. It’s like,
play presents universal themes of justice, casted Anna Kate Vaughan, junior marketing
my hair. I just have a long braid down my ‘Oh, this character. How am I gonna make it
mental health and political plays for power. major, for the role of Hamlet. However, she
back,” Vaughan said. “[Connelly] said that she my own character?’ I’ve done a pretty good job
According to Connelly, these universal noted that her portrayal of Hamlet has very
was more interested in Hamlet as a person and of not seeing a lot of other medias and trying
themes are what makes ‘Hamlet’ so special. little to do with gender. Instead, she plans to
how he is that way than anything.” not to take as much influence from other
Eleanor Distel, first-year anthropology and things and make it as much my own as I can,”
art history double-major, is playing Ophelia Brinks said. “I mean, Shakespeare. It’s like the
— the daughter of Polonius, sister of Laertes thing that everyone hears about it at some
and romantic interest of Hamlet. She said that point in their life.”
despite the initial struggle to find the balance Ultimately, the play promises an action-
between the emotionally taxing long rehearsal packed night featuring sword fights, elaborate
times and her other commitments, she has costumes and lots of death. After countless
come to enjoy rehearsals. She emphasized the hours of rehearsals, it is time for ‘Hamlet’
emotional connections she has formed with to make its debut — an opportunity that
her castmates. both Shakespeare aficionados and novices are
“It’s a fun, community-building experience,” encouraged to take advantage of.
Distel said. “I mean, I didn’t know anybody in “Come see the amazing work of these
the show when it started. Now, I feel very close to students. It’s amazing to me that the people
a ton of people. I formed connections and made putting on the show are between the ages of
friends, and I think you can see that on stage.” 18 and 22 years old,” Connelly said. “I just
Additionally, the cast has had to reckon feel like every college student should have
JOHNATHAN WANG (left) and ZOE NOLAN (right) at rehearsal. with the long-standing legacy of ‘Hamlet.’ the opportunity to speak Shakespeare’s verse
photo by TESS GAGLIANO | tgaglian@trinity.edu Liam Brinks, senior theater major, plays the because it really is a life-changing thing.”

‘Uzumaki’ is a shocking disappointment

This troubled anime starts strong and immediately nosedives into mediocrity
Turns out that “Uzumaki” had a troubled Another big issue I have with “Uzumaki”
production, partially due to COVID-19. is its pacing. The show consists of only four
Initially slated for a 2020 release, the constant episodes, with a total runtime of 1 hour and
delays partially explain the distracting downhill 54 minutes. The problem is that this series
visual style following the first episode. feels like it’s just rushing between its sequences
OM DIGHE | COLUMNIST what wept for the sea” and 2024’s “The love If that wasn’t enough, executive producer of bizarre horror. Not only that, but it makes
odighe@trinity.edu it took to leave You,” have been my favorite Jason De Marco stated in a now-deleted me wonder why this was a TV series rather
albums of their respective years. His work is Bluesky post that he had considered either than a movie — the animation studio might
“Uzumaki” is a four-part, black-and-white equal parts haunting and beautiful, and I can’t releasing the first episode alone or completely have received more money and time to make
anime mini-series adaptation of Junji Ito’s even comprehend how he’s capable of doing scrapping the show’s release due to the glaring something of consistent quality as a movie.
excellent manga. The story follows the residents so much with only a saxophone. If this wasn’t dip in animation quality. However, he opted All in all, I found “Uzumaki” to be an
of fictional Japanese town Kurôzu Cho as they enough, he’s also an accomplished composer, to release the whole show out of respect for the underwhelming mess. Maybe I would have
are plagued by spirals appearing everywhere, thanks to his work on 2018’s “Hereditary” and animators who worked on it. I recognize the been less disappointed if the first episode
manifesting into terrifying phenomena. 2022’s “The Menu.” hard work this show required, but they really didn’t look as good as it did, but as it stands,
Thanks to his disturbing imagery and As per usual, Stetson’s score for “Uzumaki” should have spent more time in the oven to this anime fails to fully recapture what made
distinct take on body horror and the horror creates an eerie atmosphere that perfectly fits make the best-looking anime they could. Ito's original manga so beloved.
genre, I have been a fan of Ito’s since I read the tone. The loopy sound of his music also
works in a story about spirals, creating an illustration by SKYLAR SAVARIN |
“Uzumaki” in high school, so I’ve been
effective parallel between the show’s visual and ssavarin@trinity.edu
anticipating this anime adaptation since
its 2019 announcement. However, while audio aspects.
this series benefits from great music and Another aspect that I love is the fantastic
excellent animation in the first episode, animation in the first episode. It was really
“Uzumaki” struggles with bizarre pacing exciting to see how Ito’s iconic and horrifying
and a distracting drop in animation from imagery would be recreated, and this premiere
the second episode onwards. didn’t disappoint in the slightest. There’s also a
My favorite element of this show is easily very interesting animation style, almost making
the score from saxophonist and multireedist characters look like they were rotoscoped. It’s
Colin Stetson, although I may be biased quite honestly a perfect style for “Uzumaki.”
here. Stetson has slowly become one of my Unfortunately, the animation quality
favorite musicians working today, and his two immediately nosedives, with certain moments
most recent albums, 2023s “When we were coming off as unintentionally comical.
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How to survive a renaissance festival

A guide from an avid renaissance festival fan on how to best prepare for a day of historical fun
Al STUBBLEFIELD | ARTS REPORTER fun. In addition, don’t feel ashamed if you
astubble@trinity.edu can’t dress up. There may even be a store at
the fair where you can find your perfect
If you combined a comic book convention, Renaissance costume should you choose to
a county fair and Medieval Times, you’d get attend next year.
the Texas Renaissance Festival. Sprawled However, keep in mind
across the 70 acres of land located in that you will be walking all
Magnolia, Texas, are castle towers, day, and you’ll want to make
outdoor amphitheaters and thousands sure your outfit is equipped
of guests. It’s a fairytale come to for the weather and the hours
life that recently opened on Oct. on your feet. My personal
12 and will be going until Dec. choice for an outfit is loose-
1, occurring every weekend. fitting pants, a peasant blouse
The festival can be a lot of fun, and a belt that can hold all my necessities such
but it can also be overwhelming, as a water bottle, cell phone and wallet.
hot and exhausting. Therefore, it’s best to have Come prepared. A water bottle is an
a plan to enjoy a trip to the RenFest and make absolute must, as you’ll be walking outside all
good use of your time. day. If your legs become sore easily, be sure to
First of all, know why you’re going. For pack any necessary pain medication. Also, be
some, the main draw of a renaissance festival sure to have cash. While most stores accept
is the entertainment. Musicians, acrobats and cards or ApplePay, it’s considered polite to tip
comedians all perform Renaissance-themed any performances you enjoy, and some of the
skits which will leave the audience gasping, snack stands only accept cash. I recommend
laughing and applauding. having a minimum of $20 for both
For others, shopping and exploring the tipping and emergency funds.
fairgrounds is the most exciting part. The The festival is A falconress commands valcon to land upon arm. photo courtesy of MAX REARICK
festival brings in hundreds of different shops, expensive as entry starts
selling a wide range of trinkets and practical at $41 and meals cost
items. From medieval-themed clothing and between $10 to $20.
accessories to modern anime merchandise and In addition, shopping,
handmade art, there’s plenty to look through. tipping performers and
Finally, some go to get drunk with friends food and drink add up quickly. To
and enjoy the food — another key element of get the best experience while spending the
a renaissance festival. With alcohol on nearly least amount of money, I recommend setting a
every corner and many performances budget ahead of time, so that you know exactly
being held in pubs, it’s fairly how much you’re allowed to spend. Many of
common to attend just for the the artisans are pricey as they’re high quality,
food and drinks. Whatever reason so expect to buy a few high-end items at most Festival-goers wander around the square. photo courtesy of MAX REARICK
you’re going, make sure to keep it if you’re hoping to spend less than $200.
in mind as you plan your trip so A renaissance festival is a community-
that you can select performers driven event, so make sure you drag your
you want to see, shops you friends along. Just like going to a fair or
want to visit or food and shopping in the mall, your experience
drink you want to try. All of will be much better if you’re with others
this information is available that you know. However, most at the
on the Texas Renaissance fair are really friendly. Feel free to go
Festival’s website. up and compliment people’s costumes,
Don’t be afraid to dress interact with the actors across the
up. All the actors at the festival and talk to the shop keepers.
festival will be in full The experience is absolutely
costume, as well as many incredible, and the people, both
of the attendees. If you lack attendees and employees, are what
a historically-themed outfit, makes the Texas Renaissance Festival
costumes such as Link, Jack Sparrow, Deadpool so great.
and various “Star Trek” characters are all fairly
commonplace. Whatever you choose, have illustrations by by RORY MCCARTHY | mmccart2@trinity.edu

RenFest attendees enjoy carriage rides at the fairgrounds. photo courtesy of MAX REARICK comic by RORY MCCARTHY | mmccart2@trinity.edu
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v Univ. of the Ozarks 0 v Univ. of the Ozarks 0 SCAC Championship @ UT-Permian Basin 169 @ UT-Permian Basin 61 v Hendrix 7 v Centenary Col. 0 v Centenary Col. 0 @ UTSA (Exhib.) 103

Alumni back in the Hixon Natatorium ON DECK

MADELINE MORROW | REPORTER
mmorrow@trinity.edu
Women's Soccer (14-1-2)
The Trinity University Swim and Dive
vs. Southwestern University
team hosted their annual alumni meet in the
natatorium on Saturday Oct. 26. Alumni SCAC Semifinal (Final on 11/10)
jumped back into the pool to compete with and Sabercat Stadium (Houston, TX)
against current students. Two alumni missing 11/8 @ 12 p.m.
from the meet were inducted into the Trinity
Hall of Fame. #13 Men's Soccer (15-0-3)
The swim community was invited to return vs. Southwestern University
to the natatorium to revisit their time at Trinity.
SCAC Semifinal (Final on 11/10)
Coach Pruden shared how the team stays in
touch with alumni throughout the season. Sabercat Stadium (Houston, TX)
“We’ve definitely worked hard at getting [the 11/8 @ 8 p.m.
alumni] engaged, just trying to send some regular
email updates throughout the year about how our #18 Volleyball (18-6)
season’s going and what’s going on here, just so
they still feel some connection to the program. I
Robertson Center (Georgetown, TX):
think a lot of them stay connected with us just Current and former Trinity swimmers gather to compete against one another. vs. Dallas College
through social media, just to see what’s going on. photo courtesy of CATHLEEN PRUDEN/TRINITY UNIVERSITY SWIMMING AND DIVING 11/8 @ 4:30 p.m.
And it’s just cool for them to see folks having really vs. McMurry University
similar experiences to what they did,” Pruden said. required to do at least two events that add up to our season. We’re about as slow as we're gonna get 11/9 @ 11 a.m.
The current swimmers were able to talk 50 yards,” Wiehrdt said. “I usually take this meet right now. The alumni swimmers, they all swim
with some of their old teammates who recently to do things that I would never swim. I did a 50 for about a month leading up to the meet, just to
vs. Centenary College
graduated, as well as alumni from before their breaststroke, and then I did the 4x25 underwater get the feel for the water back, so they’re all fully 11/9 @ 2 p.m.
time at Trinity. Parents were also welcome to relay. That’s not something you’ll ever see at rested. There are some events that we do lose to
attend the event. another meet, but it’s more just like a fun event.” them, but I would say it’s about 50/50.” #11 Men's Basketball (0-0)
“It’s just really cool to give alumni a chance The alumni and swimmers are not barred Over on the football field, swimmers Joseph Reid Arena (Colorado Springs, CO):
to get back in a pool they spent so many hours from competing on the same relay teams, but this Moore, Men’s Swimming ‘00 and Sarah Scott vs. Bethany Lutheran
in and fun for our current students, just to get year the teams split into alumni against current Handy, Women’s Swimming ‘98 were welcomed 11/8 @ 5:30 p.m. (Mountain)
to chat with them and just see folks who have members. The races were very competitive, as a new group of alumni into the hall of fame.
left still love the sport enough that like they want and winners were split between alumni and The inductees talked to the team about their time vs. Pacific University
to come back and hang out and be around it” current athletes. Will Kitto, senior business at Trinity. 11/9 @ 1 p.m. (Mountain)
and economics double-major, talked about the “One of our Hall of Famers came to talk to
Coach Pruden said.
The alumni meet includes nontraditional outcomes of the races. the team Friday night and he was like, ‘I don’t Women's Basketball (0-0)
“I swam the 50 free, the 50 fly, and I was a remember my times,’ but he told us some really
swimming events, including one in which the vs. Mary Hardin-Baylor
entire lap is swam underwater. Jules Wiehrdt, a participant on the winning 4x25 freestyle relay,” great stories about impactful moments from his HOME (Calgaard Gym)
junior biology major, described how she uses the Kitto said. “It just so happened that I think on college career. I think at the end of the day, they
meet as an opportunity to compete in races she all the relays we had it was split alumni and the just enjoy knowing that other people are having 11/9 @ 6 p.m.
current swimmers. One of the things that we can’t kind of as meaningful of an experience as they
wouldn’t do in the season.
“Anyone who’s actively on the team is control is the fact that we’re at the peak volume of did,” Pruden said. Football (6-2)

SPORTS
vs. Southwestern
Women’s golf wraps up for fall HOME (Trinity Multi-Purpose Stadium)
11/9 @ 1 p.m.

BRIEFS
ANTHONY ROMERO | REPORTER
aromero3@trinity.edu SAA Football Standings
During the Golfweek October Classic
tournament in Destin, Florida, Trinity women’s
golf wrapped up with No. 15 finish out of 24
teams, marking the end of the fall season. COLIN HOUSTON | SPORTS EDITOR
While the Tigers finished middle of the pack chousto1@trinity.edu
in Florida, they fared much better in their other Football: Trinity faced off against Berry College
two tournaments this year. In the Alamo City on Oct. 26, where they won 38-35 in an overtime
Classic from Oct. 7 to Oct. 8, the women’s golf thriller. This was a critical conference victory
that brought the race for the SAA title to a dead
team won first place.
heat between Trinity, Berry and Centre College.
Shelby DeVore, assistant director of golf and
JESSICA MASON, Trinity 2024 Golfer of Trinity QB Ryan Back threw for 283 yards, three
head coach of the women’s golf team, mentioned touchdowns and one interception. He also ran for
the Year and second team All American.
new endeavors the team launched this fall. one touchdown.
photo by JOHN THWEATT | jthweat1@trinity.edu
“One thing that we did different this fall that On Nov. 2, Trinity handily defeated Hendrix
we haven’t done ever is we traveled a lot more,” Since she began leading the team four years College 26-7 to improve to 4-1 in the SAA. Basketball Schedule
DeVore said. “We’ve never gone to two big trips ago, DeVore has encouraged players to be
in a fall season.” involved with recruitment. Lauren Huddleston,
Hendrix, on the other hand, now sits at the bottom
of the SAA. Interestingly, Trinity only scored one Men's Women's
vs. Bethany Lutheran vs. Mary Hardin-Baylor
The Golfweek October Classic was the second sophomore marketing major, has taken on the offensive touchdown in the game: a three yard run Nov. 8 NEUTRAL SITE
Reid Arena Nov. 9 HOME
Calgaard Gym
tournament the team played on the road this fall role of a recruiter for the women’s team. by Maddox Morkovsky. Other scores included a 69 5:30 p.m. Colorado Springs, CO 6 p.m. San Antonio, TX
with the first being the Wisconsin-Whitewater “[DeVore] really cares about our opinions,” yard punt return touchdown by Will Taylor and @Pacific University @ Whittier College

TPC Invite where Trinity women placed fourth Huddleston said. “The team gets to be involved four field goals by Tyler Huettel. Nov. 9 NEUTRAL SITE
Reid Arena Nov. 21 AWAY
Dave Jacobs Court
1 p.m. Colorado Springs, CO 7 p.m. Whittier, CA
out of 17 teams. in [recruiting] … I think it’s fun. It’s obviously Men’s Basketball: Trinity played an exhibition @Sam Houston State (Exh.) @ Univ. of Redlands
“We know … as soon as we [travel] we need sad if [prospects] choose not to commit to Trinity. game against UTSA on Nov. 4, where they lost Nov. 21 AWAY
Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum Nov. 23 AWAY
Currier Gymnasium
to go put for an hour … to get used to the greens. I usually spend like a whole day with them and 103-77. The game was very close in the first half, 7 p.m. Huntsville, TX 5 p.m. Redlands, CA
@Univ. of Wisconsin-Superior @ Claremont-Mudd-Scripps
We need to see what the wind does. We need getting to know them.” with UTSA only up 43-41. However, the superior
Nov. 23 NEUTRAL SITE
Jerabeck Activity & Athletic Center Nov. 24 AWAY
Roberts Pavilion
to chip in the rough and try to get a feel of the With the team now entering the offseason, conditioning and discipline inherent to Division-I 12 p.m. Houston, TX 2 p.m. Claremont, CA
athletics made the difference in the second half, @Pomona-Pitzer @ Mary Hardin-Baylor
grass,” DeVore said. they aim to use the time to improve their game Nov. 29
where UTSA outscored Trinity by 24 to cruise to AWAY
Voelkel Gymnasium Dec. 4 AWAY
Mayborn Campus Center
Jessica Mason, junior biology major and before play resumes in January. 5 p.m. Claremont, TX 5 p.m. Belton, TX
a win. Jacob Harvey led Trinity with 17 points, five
2024 Women’s Golf Coaches’ Association All- “As a team, we’re still continuing workouts rebounds and two assists.
@Claremont-Mudd-Scripps @Schreiner University

American, finds joy in playing away tournaments, and practice with the captains,” Huddleston said. Nov. 30 AWAY
Roberts Pavilion Dec. 10 AWAY
Schreiner Event Center
Cross Country: Trinity placed second in 5 p.m. Claremont, TX 5 p.m. Kerrville, TX
citing it as an opportunity for team bonding. “We’ll probably do fun challenges and games the SCAC Championship for both men’s and
“I think it’s more fun to go on the road,” with the boys just to keep us [engaged].” 2024 All-Conference Teams were Will Salony
women’s cross country. Additionally, both were
Mason said. “Spending time with your team A highlight in the spring schedule is the (25:05.65, second), Logan Nasky (25:51.53, sixth),
bested by Colorado College, who won their fourth
Ryan Tresaugue (25:55.67, eighth), Gianna Keena
like that is really fun because we’re all close. Our Westbrook Invitational in Peoria, Arizona which consecutive women’s and sixth consecutive men’s
(22:51.05, ninth), Charlotte Martin (23:15.76,
team culture is so good, so it’s always fun to be will occur from Feb. 23 to Feb. 24. championship. Among those selected to the SCAC
12th) and Cali Good (23:29.36, 14th).
around them.”
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Tiger soccer says triumphant farewell to SCAC

Trinity goes eight for eight on final weekend, both squads undefeated in SCAC
SCOTT LEBO | REPORTER for both squads as 15 players between the by a combined 11 goals to none, the
slebo@trinity.edu men’s and women’s squads celebrated what Tigers wrapped up the number two
may be their last two games on McGinlay seed in the Nov. 8 SCAC tournament
Two all-time seasons of McGinlay Field Field. Men’s soccer coach Paul McGinlay at Sabercat Stadium.
soccer ended on Nov. 3, the final whistle had a particularly notable weekend. He has With that said, at least in terms of
symbolizing the end of Southern Collegiate been the coach of the Tigers since 1991 and seeding, Trinity women’s soccer has
Athletic Conference (SCAC) soccer at has never coached a Trinity team that wasn’t one-upped the men. As lone SCAC
Trinity University. a part of the SCAC. regular-season champions, the Tigers
With the conference tournaments “1991 seems like a few days ago,” clinched the number one seed in
just around the corner, the players’ and McGinlay said. “We played a lot of SCAC the SCAC tournament on Nov. 1.
coaches’ minds will already be focused on games and, thankfully, had a lot of success.” Malea Cesar, sophomore midfielder
trophy dreams, leaving historic moments In his last ever SCAC regular season game, and international goal-scorer for the
and achievements from the regular season McGinlay became the stand-alone sixth- Philippines, has been a huge part of
forgotten in the past. As the men’s team winningest soccer coach in NCAA Division Trinity’s 10-0 undefeated SCAC season.
n capped off an undefeated season and the III history. With 34 years of Trinity soccer and “I’ve only been here for two years in
women’s team clinched the SCAC No. 1 a lot of wins under his belt, it’d be easy to get this conference,” Cesar said, “but I think
seed, the history of Trinity soccer in this used to winning. McGinlay, however, still has it says a lot that we were able to finish
conference continued to echo. a special appreciation for this group of guys. out this team’s legacy. So many people
It was a sentimental weekend for “Labor Day weekend, we started off with came before us and just dominated here.
everyone involved. Friday was senior night no wins, two ties wondering who was going to To be able to continue that on for them,
do our defending, who was I think that’s pretty cool.”
going to score,” McGinlay Cesar and her Trinity teammates
said. “At the end of the finished out that SCAC legacy in style,
season, there’s one team in only allowing one goal in SCAC games Senior defender WILL POWELL makes a run for
the country that is top 10 and winning seven out of their 10 wins the ball against a University of the Ozards player.
for both attack and defense, by two goals or more. Their only loss photo by JOHN THWEATT | jthweat1@trinity.edu
Trinity. It’s a remarkable all season came on the road in Virginia
achievement for a great against the fifth-ranked Christopher Newport of people that were involved in it was sheer
group of kids.” University. The Tigers ended their SCAC team effort,” Harrison said.
Those bigger things ahead are coming, and
Besides being top 10 in history with two wins against the University
coming quickly. The men’s and teams will
both attack and defense, of the Ozarks and Centenary College by five
play Southwestern University in the SCAC
Trinity men’s soccer ended and four respectively.
tournament semifinal on Nov. 8. The women
the season undefeated, The Tigers were especially impressive on
will kick off at noon while the men will play
with three ties being the defense this season where they did not allow a
under the lights at 8 p.m. The championship
only potential blemishes single goal at home all season. Tigers’ women’s
games will be on Nov. 9 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
on the season. The Tigers head coach Dylan Harrison attributed these
respectively. The following week the NCAA
end the year as SCAC co- defensive numbers to the mentality of his entire
playoffs will start, which, without any surprises
regular-season champions. team, not just the starting defensive unit.
With wins against the “We take pride in our defensive effort. in the SCAC, should feature both teams and
Senior forward MICHAELA BOSCO takes aim on a corner kick. University of the Ozarks Fifteen shutouts, only giving up goals in two potentially some home playoff games.
photo by JOHN THWEATT | jthweat1@trinity.edu and Centenary College games throughout the whole year. The number

Timberwolves dismantled
Spurs win battle of attrition against
championship hopeful Minnesota team.
COLIN HOUSTON | SPORTS EDITOR all game long,” Paul said. “But I feel like I
chousto1@trinity.edu know a little bit about what works. It’s a lot …
it’s hard to be good, it’s really hard to win, so
Despite having to weather a number there’s gonna be a lot asked of all of us.”
of runs by the high-powered Minnesota Beyond those two critical stat leaders,
Timberwolves offense and bracing through the Victor Wembanyama put forth a typical
absence of a sick coach Gregg Popovich, the performance of serving as a constant looming
San Antonio Spurs’ immensely impressive and threat for the opposing team to be distracted
layered performance on Nov. 2 was enough to by. Rudy Gobert, despite being nearly
win 113-103. as tall as Wembanyama and a four-time
Keldon Johnson led the way for much of defensive player of the year, could do little
the evening, with 29 minutes and 25 points to contain Wembanyama’s athleticism. This
off the bench along with eight rebounds was demonstrated early in the first quarter
and two steals. He displayed passion and when Wembanyama dribbled circles around
intensity on and off the court, constantly Gobert and capped it off with a step back
shouting and moving around the floor to fire three-pointer.
up his teammates. “We’ve been facing new difficulties. Teams
“My teammates and coaches just put me take us more seriously. … We’ve been facing
in good spots to be aggressive and make the different types of defenses,” Wembanyama
right play,” Johnson said. “That’s all I can ask said. “My teammates have also impressed me
for at the end of the day, is to be put in the in the way they’ve played, I think about Julian
right situations so that I can make plays for [Champagnie] and Jeremy. These are the
my team.” things that surprised me, new difficulties and
Chris Paul’s performance had a massive even bigger progression from my teammates.”
impact on the Spurs as well, his decades of The subtle team basketball of the Spurs
experience on full display. He had 15 points made a major difference. With solid all-
and 13 assists, while also filling the Popovich around performances from players like
void by helping acting head coach Mitch Harrison Barnes, Julian Champagnie and
Johnson to coach the team both on the court Zach Collins — as well as lockdown defensive
and the sideline. One sample of his amazing performances from Stephon Castle and Spurs forward JEREMY SOCHAN viciously attacks center VICTOR WEMBANYAMA.
performance came in the second quarter Wembanyama — the Spurs hit on too many photo courtesy of REGINALD THOMAS II/SAN ANTONIO SPURS
when the Timberwolves were up by five. Paul fronts for the Timberwolves to withstand.
proceeded to dish out three consecutive assists According to Mitch Johnson, the Spurs’ early “We raised our level and maintained sluggish. … They were gonna still come back
to Jeremy Sochan to tie the game, before season experience playing physical teams it,” Johnson said. “This is a team with high and make a couple runs at us. I think we
drilling a three-pointer to take the lead. like the Houston Rockets and Oklahoma aspirations in Minnesota, and they’re trying did a good job of just trying to weather the
“I keep telling Jeremy [Sochan] he’s City Thunder may have contributed to their to set a tone early in the season. … We knew storm there.”
probably gonna get tired of me talking to him cohesive style of play. when they came out maybe a little tired or