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January 29, 2016
KRTU celebrates forty year anniversary
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Trinity radio station prepares for major changes in the upcoming semester BY ALEXANDRA URI
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On Saturday, Jan. 23 Trinity University’s radio station, KRTU, celebrated its 40th anniversary. The celebration was held at the KRTU station in Laurie Auditorium and featured an array of activities for guests. “We’ll have music and food and beverages. We’ll be giving station tours and we just confirmed that we’ll have a recording station upstairs where members, volunteers, and anyone who is involved with the station can go and tell their story, little testimonial recordings to get that history down and preserve it. And then we’ll have a little bit
of a program where we’ll have some really special guest speakers,” said Jaime Lopez, general manager of KRTU. Some of the guest speakers included Jim Blakemore and Ryan Webber, Trinity alumni who were involved with the radio station. “One of our original founders and a longtime supporter, Jim Blakemore, Trinity class of ’77, is coming in to speak. And Ryan Webber, who is still involved with the radio as a committed volunteer on air, is coming in. He was also a student at Trinity and one-time station manager and operations manager,” Lopez said. KRTU also used the celebration to announce big changes with the station’s broadcasting tower. “We’ve got some great news to make. The big announcement is we are moving our tower. We have been working very hard to solidify a good portion of the funds to do
so. We feel confident that by September or October of this year we will make the move,” Lopez said. The tower move should correspond with the second anniversary celebration that KRTU will host this October. “We will have a big community celebration on October 7, alumni weekend. So it’ll act as a big reunion. We anticipate that a lot of the original founding members from ’76 and ’77 will be present. Then we’ll make a huge community announcement and hopefully switch over to the new wattage,” Lopez said. The anniversary marks a huge milestone for KRTU and shows the stations emphasis on keeping up with trends in technology. “When I speak to some of the original founders, all of them have the common thread that technology is what will advance us. That’s been a running theme since the ‘70s. It’s in the department of
communication, which is a department of technology. It’s staying on top of technology and advancement and growth. That’s something that KRTU, as an extension of the communication department, has never lost sight of. So with every decade, [the questions are] what’s the new technology and how do we keep up with it,” said Lopez. Members of the Trinity administration also remarked on the milestone of the radio station. “It’s a tremendous milestone for the radio station,” said David Tuttle, associate vice president and dean of students. “In the time that I’ve been here, to see the visibility of KRTU on campus and in the community and to see the momentum that it has, I just think its become more and more prominent and professional, it’s a great way to break out of the Trinity bubble.”
Trinity hosts competition for young entrepreneurs Hopeful students and alumni seek funding at ongoing Stumberg event BY PHILIP MCKEON
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The second annual Stumberg Prize Competition for aspiring entrepreneurs at Trinity has now begun. Students wishing to enter will submit a business plan, pitch it, and ultimately compete for the chance to win a grant of up to $30,000 to help turn the idea into a reality. Nicole Garbarino, a junior at Trinity and one of the people who helped create the Stumberg Prize, states that the competition is aimed at helping Trinity students pursue their goals and ideas as future entrepreneurs.
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“It’s really to try and help people at Trinity be able to start the [business] ventures that they want to. A lot of people don’t have the capital to pursue the ideas that they have … We’re allowing people to start pursuing what they’re dreaming of … It’s also to try to help entrepreneurship in San Antonio in general, hoping that a lot of these kids who create these great businesses will stay here, so it’s both for Trinity and for San Antonio,” Garbarino said. This is the second year that the Stumberg Competition will be held, and applications are now open. “Last spring was the first competition that we held, and it’s both in the spring and in the fall, so we just finished our first full round, and we just opened up applications for our second year.” Luis Martinez, director of the center for innovation and entrepreneurship,
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believes that the Stumberg Competition is a way for students to become engaged in the learning process. “Entrepreneurship is something that’s done. It’s not something that’s necessarily studied in a classroom. So this is a way of really having our students engaged in the actual learning process of starting and launching their own businesses,” Martinez said. One such student who succeeded in starting his own business is Cole Evans, who won the 2015 Stumberg Prize with his partners Thayer Selleck and Vik Patel and created Plova, a business that manufactures chewing gum that simultaneously cleans teeth. “We created Plova Chewing Gum, and it’s an oral care product in the form of gum. It cleans your teeth while you’re on the go. Kinda like mouthwash, but in the form of chewing gum. I created it in high school with a mentor of mine
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who worked in the oral care business. On the first day of Dr. Martinez’s entrepreneurship class, I pitched it to the class, and we formulated a team and entered it in the competition,” Evans said. After winning the competition in 2015, the Plova team has continued to grow their company, and they are grateful for the opportunities the Stumberg Prize Competition has given them. “We were lucky enough to be admitted to a national pitch competition hosted by Under Armour out in Baltimore on February 19. We get to present to the CEO of Under Armour and some guys from Shark Tank. We couldn’t have gotten to where we are right now without Stumberg, so we are really thankful for the opportunity to be a part of it and being lucky enough to win,” Evans said. “Kids who are trying to create
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something should definitely be a part of it because it can only help.” Martinez encourages students to apply, and explains that he hopes the competition fosters growth in Trinity’s young entrepreneurs. “For those that are applying, one thing we want our students to get out of this is that Trinity is committed to helping them realize their entrepreneurial drives and desires for real while they’re students,” Martinez said. “We hope our students have the opportunity to think about what their passions are, or problems they’d like to solve, and develop new ventures and develop new initiatives that will address and solve those problems. Our hope is that one of the outcomes is that students develop more and better ideas, and put those ideas to a real test.” The deadline is February 29 and can be found at www.tustumberg2016. startupcompete.com
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On Thursday a man was caught and arrested at Disneyland Paris for having a firearm. The unidentified individual was reported to have the Koran as well as a box of ammunition. While passing through the metal detectors the man set off security. In the wake of the November 13th attacks on Paris the country remains in a state of emergency and is on high alert to any security threats. bbc.com compiled by Tyler Boelts
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Awards ceremony nominations underway Trinity awards to take place in coming months, nominations currently occurring BY ALEXANDRA URI
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Since the start of the semester the nominations for Trinity’s annual recognition awards have been open for submissions. The National Alumni Board and the Division of Student Affairs will present the awards during the Spring Family Weekend. “Awards will be given to both individual students and student organizations/groups in recognition of service and leadership to Trinity University and in recognition of service and leadership to the community,” said an email sent to students by Alumni Relations and the Division of Student Life. The awards began as a way to honor the work of Trinity students and organizations. “The Division of Student Life Student Leadership Awards started 15 years ago, this year we will celebrate the 15th year of the recognition program, as a way to recognize student leadership on campus,” said Jaime Thompson, director of student involvement. The awards given by the National Alumni Board are only presented to two seniors who have shown outstanding service to the University and San Antonio at large. The first award for seniors is the TUAA Award for Student Service to the University. “The Trinity University Alumni Association recognizes a senior each year for outstanding service to the University. This student promotes building lifelong relationships between and among current students, the campus community and alumni by making significant contributions to the Trinity community through their service, initiative, leadership and loyalty to the University,” said the email sent to students. The second award is the TUAA Award for Student Service to San Antonio. Recipients of both awards will receive a $250 cash prize along with the honor from the University. “The Trinity University Alumni Association recognizes a senior each year for outstanding
service to the San Antonio community. This student promotes building lifelong relationships between the Trinity community and the city of San Antonio through service, a new program or an event that promotes Trinity to the greater San Antonio area,” the email stated. Nominations for these two awards are due by Friday, Jan. 29, 2015. The second division of awards is the Student Leadership Awards. Under this category of awards people can nominate either individuals or student organizations. The Division of Student Life gives out these awards. According to the Trinity University website, “the Division of Student Life’s Student Leadership Awards is an annual recognition program that recognizes students and student organizations/ groups for their achievements on campus and in the community.” Many of the awards are named after people who contributed to the growth of the university through their work and service. “The Coleen Grissom Award is given to those who demonstrate significant “depth” in a given area of campus/community life. This is reflective of Dr. Grissom’s significant contributions to Trinity’s campus community. As a former vice president and dean of students, her stories and impact on individual students is far-reaching and illustrates her deep commitment to this institution. The Thurman Adkins Award is named after a former Student Affairs staff member who mentored students as the coordinator for student activities, including working with student government and student conduct. The Unsung Hero award represents Adkins’ integrity and calm disposition that underscores the accomplishments of many recipients who often work behind the scenes without recognition,” Thompson said. Full descriptions of the awards and nomination criteria can be found at Trinity University’s website. Nominations for all of the awards are due to getinvolved@trinity.edu by Friday, Jan. 29 at 5 p.m.
Individual Awards The Roman M. Lubetzky KINDness Award Presidential Awards of Excellence Dr. Coleen Grissom Continued Commitment & Dedication Award Thurman Adkins “Unsung Hero” Award Emerging Student Leader
Student Organization/ Group Awards Student Organization of the Year Diversity & Inclusion Award Emerging Student Organization of the Year Student Organization Program of the Year
Students receive home box office Philo television provider partners with campus for student television entertainment BY ALEXANDRA URI
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Last fall, Trinity University partnered with television provider Philo. According to their website, “Philo is a nextgeneration IPTV platform that lets viewers watch content on their favorite devices with efficient search, insightful discovery and effortless sharing.” The partnership resulted from Philo reaching out to the Center for Learning and Technology at Trinity. After going over technological details and budgeting, the department determined that it was a good fit for the campus. “We were going do a trial that would last for about a semester, but at that time we were coming close to ending our cable agreement with Time Warner Cable. So with Philo, they mentioned that a company we had been in contact with
in the past, Campus Televideo, had a partnership with them, and Campus Televideo had a cable option. So in reality we were getting two for the price of one. If we went with them we would forgo the trial period, and we would just jump into a full subscription with cable,” said Gregory Longoria, director of the Center for Learning and Technology. This opportunity, along with other reasons, led the University to not renew their contract with Time Warner Cable. “We didn’t renew our contract with Time Warner for several reasons. It was standard definition, and there weren’t a lot of channels. They were going to make every TV have a converter box with another remote. So it wasn’t something we were interested in,” Longoria said. Philo will be available to all of the Trinity community and can be accessed with a username and password provided by the Center for Learning and Technology. “Philo is available to all Trinity students, faculty and staff and can be watched from anywhere on campus as long as you’re
connected to the university network. Philo is not available off campus and will not work over a VPN connection,” Longoria said in an email to the campus. Users can watch live HD channels and channels like HBO and Cinemax, record shows for up to 20 hours and pause and rewind live television on either a laptop, smarthphone, tablet or a television. “With Philo you can access your account on three different devices, but you can only have one stream at a time. In that stream you get 20 hours of DVR space. With DVR you also get all HD channels, I think there are about 42 channels. HBO and other premium channels are also included,” Longoria said. The university is also in talks to give students and faculty access to HBO Go. “With Philo there is also an opportunity for us to get HBO Go. The deal is still in the works. Philo is only available on campus,” Longoria said. “Right now they’re going through logistics but we should be getting it prior to the end of the semester if not sooner.”
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TigerTV’s pop culture television show, ‘Studio 21’, will now host weekly bands under the leadership of executive producer junior Benjamin Gomez. On the third Tuesday of the month, Gomez will feature one band on both ‘Studio 21’ and KRTU’s concert series, KRTUesdays. “On the third Tuesday of the month, a band will be on ‘Studio 21’ and we’ll give them a great live session and interview. Then they’ll play a gig on North St. Mary’s for KRTU. It’ll be a killer Tuesday afternoon for those bands,” Gomez said. Gomez plans to transform ‘Studio 21’ into a show focused on music. “Semesters before we have done video game segments, pop culture, release dates for albums and we’ve done celebrity gossip. I think we were missing that marquee, that boom factor and I think that’s what we want to do this semester by bringing in bands,” Gomez said. As the Indie Outreach and Promotion Manager for KRTU, Gomez wants TigerTV and KRTU to collaborate more.
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“We have all these fantastic facilities here at Trinity like KRTU and TigerTV. I don’t see why there’s not more collaboration,” Gomez said. “It makes perfect sense that we bring bands in. It’s beneficial for us, for the bands themselves and for anyone else that wants to get involved.” Gomez hopes to contribute to the San Antonio music scene with the weekly sessions.
“There’s nothing that would make me happier than to see San Antonio become a new place for music and not being passed up on tour routes for bands that just go to Austin,” Gomez said.
During an internship with Austin Music Foundation last summer, Gomez developed the idea of bringing bands to Trinity. “Austin Music Foundation has a program called ‘Artist of the Month,’ which I worked exclusively on. I thought, ‘Why don’t we bring these bands San Antonio?’ I work at a radio station and a television show and I thought, ‘Why don’t we put them on air and book them on a show’,” Gomez said. Gomez hopes to collaborate with Austin Music Foundation and Do210 on the project. Zachary Wooten, the program manager for TigerTV, is a host for ‘Studio 21’. “I’m very excited to see what Benji will be able to accomplish,” Wooten said. “It would still be interesting to have people go off campus for a show, as well as have live music on the show and interview artists every week.” Hosts of the show, like Wooten, will gain experience interviewing bands. “This will be my first time interviewing people in a band. I think I would tone down my playful banter and ask serious questions — unless it’s Kanye,” Wooten said. Sarah Davis, executive producer of Newswave, understands the challenges of bringing in live guests. “It’s great that Benji wants to utilize the resources of TigerTV and build from the San Antonio community. It’s
a big organizational challenge to make it happen,” Davis said. “As executive producer of Newswave, I know how hard it is to bring in live guests from the community, but I know it will be great.”
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Looking ahead, Gomez has high hopes for the project and believes it will make an impact on the San Antonio community. “I’m excited for this semester,” Gomez said. “I think we’re really going to put KRTU, TigerTV and ultimately Trinity on the map in terms of being the pioneers of bringing musical talent to San Antonio.”
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(Im)moral charters of the White House
As we approach the beginning of the primary season, I believe it’s important that we all take a step back from the various policy proposals being ALEX HARTZELL submitted in order to The Political focus more closely on one of the most crucial characteristics of a good statesman. The quality I speak of is moral character. When we think about moral character in the presidency, certain presidents jump right to mind. We think about George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, James Madison and Ronald Reagan. When I think about these presidents, what comes to mind is their obvious love of country and respect for American morals and ethics. For instance, during Abraham Lincoln’s tenure as president, many people deeply despised him for being a tyrant who exercised constitutional power that was not enumerated to the executive. However, Lincoln’s actions demonstrated a moral clarity of thought that it was more important to maintain the Union in the long run than let it perish through inaction; inevitably that meant wielding an unprecedented amount of executive
power. But today we all praise his efforts and foresight, which helped navigate our nation through its worst existential threat. More recently, we have elected presidents whose moral character is lacking, and that has had a negative reverberation on our national character. The president is supposed to be an individual that embodies national pride and virtue. We want our children looking up to the president as a positive role model. And we understand that the office is deserving of the utmost respect, meaning that we still respect the president even if we disagree with his or her politics. In short, we want our presidents to be the living embodiment of strong moral character and virtue. But what does it suggest about the character of a president who uses his lunch break to go skinny-dipping in the White House pool with multiple women, none of whom were his wife? See John F. Kennedy. What does it suggest about the character of the subsequent president to compare his sexual escapades to notches on his belt and repudiate anyone who may have thought that his predecessor had conquered more women than he? See: Lyndon B. Johnson. What does it suggest about the character of the following president to be so consumed with power that he had to
cover up his cronies breaking into the opposite party’s campaign headquarters? See Richard Nixon. And what does it suggest about the character of a more recent president who has flagrantly cheated on his spouse with multiple women, including sexual escapades within the Oval Office? See: Bill Clinton. Clearly, within the last sixty years, the Oval Office has been the home to some men who are completely devoid of moral character. But if we as a people elect these individuals, what does that suggest about our national character? Clearly, we elect the people with severe character flaws and that may be a referendum on our own individual acceptance of such behavior or it may suggest that we are not scrutinizing our candidates closely enough. But the past is the past, and the future contains the answer as to whether or not this trend will continue. That means we should take the time to properly evaluate the candidates in front of us, by a moral standard as well as ideological one, so that by March 1 we may all make an informed vote pertaining to the character of our potential future leader. But how might one go about measuring the candidates’ moral character? Some
have suggested looking at the candidates’ first independent political success as a way to gauge whether they began their political career with moral character or not. While this may be useful, the fact that there are so many “outsiders” in the current race makes it difficult to evaluate those who have no first independent political success of their own. That being the case, I urge everyone to look hard at every candidate from both party and without judging them by their ideological proclivities or their party affiliation (which I understand is probably very difficult), decide which person has the moral character and clarity of moral thought to lead our great nation. Who are the candidates that embody the virtues of Washington and Lincoln? Perhaps this exercise, in conjunction with an examination of first independent political success for those that are applicable, will yield several names that can be used as a basis for a confident and morally aligned vote. For those that choose to engage in this process, I’m sure you will quickly be able to cross off certain names while hopefully discovering, in some, the moral character that our nation so desperately needs right now. Alex Hartzell is a senior political science major.
Abortion is not solely a religious issue Last week marked the 43rd anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court decision that nationalized abortion rights. Many churches recognized the previous Sunday as “National Sanctity of DAVID CROCKETT Human Life Day.” I have ambivalent feelings about that label. On the one From the Wild Frontier hand, I fully support the right of houses of worship to weigh in on the important political and moral issues of the day. On the other hand, marking a Sunday in support of pre-natal life makes the pro-life position appear to be primarily religious in nature. Politicians who support abortion rights encourage this perspective. When John Kerry ran for president in 2004, he explicitly referred to beliefs about when life begins as “an article of faith” that he could not impose on others. When Barack Obama ran for president in 2008, he said questions about when life begins were “theological” and “above [his] pay grade.” By relegating such questions to the religious realm, political leaders marginalize pro-life arguments as metaphysical and unscientific — matters of private belief that cannot legitimately be part of public discourse over policy. Comments like those of Kerry and Obama, however, betray either a shocking ignorance of the state of the contemporary debate, or a cruel and calculating cynicism about the gullibility of the public. In fact, the pro-life argument can easily be made without resort to overt, religious appeals. I take it as a generally accepted moral principle that we should not deliberately take innocent human life. If that
principle is true, then the only relevant question in the abortion debate is whether the destruction of the pre-born entity in an abortion constitutes the deliberate taking of innocent human life. Of course, abortion is a deliberate act, not accidental. As the abortion rights side constantly argues, it is an individual’s choice to seek an abortion. Historically there has been greater debate about whether the unborn child is alive. Perhaps the most common argument is that the unborn child is simply “part” of a woman’s body, like an appendix. But modern technology demonstrates quite clearly that the unborn child is not part of a woman’s body, but a distinct entity that happens to be located inside a woman’s body. An appendix does not die; an unborn child does. To quote one scholar, “blood clots do not roll over and suck their thumbs.” If this entity is alive, can we say it is a human being? Human embryos are biologically human at the moment of conception. They are not something different in kind from a human being, like a rock or an apple or a cat. They are entities that are genetically unique and distinct from their parents, with the capacity to direct their own growth and maturation. There is a physical continuity of human development from the one-cell stage forward, with terms like “embryo” and “fetus” used to describe different stages of development the same way we use terms like “infant,” “adolescent” and “adult.” Embryos may be potential adults, but they are not potential members of the species Homo sapiens. They are as fully members of our species as anyone reading this column. To say otherwise is to suggest that something can be alive and genetically human — but not a human being.
Perhaps it is a human non-person — but we know where that line of thinking leads. I should not have to finish the argument by asking whether the unborn child is innocent, but there are abortion rights advocates who argue that while the unborn child is indeed human, it is not innocent. Eileen McDonagh argues that the fetus “aggressively intrudes on a woman’s body so massively that deadly force is justified to stop it.” But babies should not be treated as trespassers, nor thought of as guilty of mal-intent. Note that I have made no religious arguments here. The facts about fetal life are objective and scientific, and the conclusions about our obligations toward these entities are based on universally accepted norms of behavior that cross religious and cultural boundaries. The only thing separating pre-natal life from post-natal life is the arbitrary boundary of a four-inch traversal down a birth canal. If I am right, anything one argues can be done to the unborn ought to be fair game for any infant — or adult, for that matter. We are faced with two options. Either the preborn are property, and their destruction is no more morally consequential than having a kidney removed, or they are distinct human lives, and the death of well over 57 million of them since 1973 constitutes the greatest human atrocity in the world today, dwarfing any competitor. This is not a debate that should be privatized or consigned to the realm of religious opinion. But to have that debate, we need to think clearly about it.
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A space for appreciation
One of the most popular faux intellectual moves of the middle school years is to reclaim one of the many despotic leaders in history. “Yes Hitler was horrible and NATHAN ROTHENBAUM evil,” the poorly thought Guest Column out idea begins, “but he was an excellent leader.” Rather than responding to this idea polemically and taking the moral high ground, the surest path to victory is to instead problematize the conclusion by way of pointing out a contradiction. Namely, that in being so “horrible and evil” (executing a large segment of the German population who may have been willing to fight, waging a twopronged disastrous war, etc) Hitler thereby voided himself from ever being called “an excellent leader.” However sour the taste in our mouth, we must be honest with ourselves by stating that this way out with contradiction does not apply to all statements we can make about the now former Fuhrer. Consider the following: “Yes … but his watercolors were actually something,” or “Yes … but his stance on animal rights was admirable.” As far as I know, being regarded as a proficient painter or ardent vegetarian does not require respect for human life; ergo, these conclusions are logically consistent. The question before us, a difficult one at that, concerns creating a space for appreciation. Is there room to vilify the man, but resurrect, protect and champion a small corner of his spirit? I choose Hitler not just for the sake of Godwin’s Law or to impress you with how far I have come since middle school, but because I believe there is something to be gleaned here for a contemporary debate. Today, those mourning the death of David Bowie and the termination of a life-long contribution to fashion and music face a similar charge: “But he was a statutory rapist.” Personally, I never caught Bowiemania. Nonetheless, I can relate. In my own life, I am drawn to the theoretical work of Martin Heidegger. For me, Heidegger’s insights into being, human finitude and the mounting dangers of technological thought positively shaped the way I encounter the world. Heidegger was also an unapologetic Nazi. But acknowledging his Nazism in no way diminishes the astounding gravity of his ideas. When I mourn Heidegger, I mourn that the world lost an extraordinary thinker; at the same time, we lost a subpar ethical human being. My orientation to Heidegger is one I think ought to be available for those attracted to Bowie. That is to say, I am arguing for a space whereby one can still champion David Bowie as the pioneer and visionary in music that he was. Many detest the very idea of such a space. Instead, they grab the caution tape, cover the scene, slam the gavel and lock the guilty behind a veil of time. In so doing, they quarantine the condemned, arguing we must keep our hands and feet from the bars lest we celebrate a monster. I am no psychoanalyst, so I will not speak to the archetype of person prone to these condemnations; I only wish to add there is something
intoxicatingly comforting in these moments of judgment. For the polemic, coming to these complex moral conclusions (Bowie is off limits, don’t talk about Heidegger’s philosophy, etc) is a problem for arithmetic. If we could try to speak about their moral equation (good – bad = moral worth), we must admit such an equation can only be possible by attaching an obscene multiplier to the bad (good – [∞*bad] = moral worth). The polemic treats evil as damning. When one kills, assaults, molests, rapes or smashes another, no good deed can redeem them. Evil is weighted, but its weight is infinite. If the polemic were to learn that our ideal moral subjects (Martin Luther King, Gandhi, Mother Teresa, etc) had in fact committed some unspeakable evil or preyed upon the innocents at some time in their lives, no amount of moral work would save them from judgment. In this way, their judgment appears perversely Christian — a hell without a heaven. In the case of Bowie, the argument goes further. Not only is Bowie an unethical agent, even his art cannot be salvaged before the rot takes hold. The polemic fears that any hint of regard in our tone when we speak Bowie’s name may celebrate his evil. I caution against this view. If we choose to view evil as so damning and corrupting that it effaces any potential for affirmation, then we impoverish our world. We empty it of meaning and value. Life is too short and history too bleak, to let us prematurely execute these fleeting moments of the good. We can do better. This is not a call for moral relativism, or a sort of anything-goes for judgment. Rather, what I am calling for is a renewed and impassioned attachment to the traits worth fighting for and the values we hold dear. In “The Dark Knight”, Harvey Dent, played by Aaron Eckhart, remarks that “you either die[s] a hero or live[s] long enough to see yourself become the villain.” Quaint, but depressing. Such a perspective is life denying. It leads us to wish that our heroes die early, lest they corrupt what they created with their future. A better lesson in fashioning a space for appreciation would be this: one can celebrate the hero tucked within the villain. We must be willing to rescue them, even when in the pits of history depravity bubbles around them. Nathan Rothenbaum is a senior anthropology major and human communication double major.
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OPINION
Understanding what can’t be undone Over the past few years, the subject of sexual assault has gained importance in the Trinity community and beyond. And although I’m no expert on the subject, I know enough to say that there is a lot to be learned from the subject matter that may not be evident COURTNEY JUSTUS upon first glance. A lot of people are prompted to ask Turquoise Verses themselves why people commit sexual assault, why it exists in the first place, and whether it can actually be stopped, among other things. Again, I can’t say I have all the answers, but I know enough to notice a few significant things. Many acts of violence are committed out of fear. We can see this both in acts of terrible violence that end up televised and in smaller actions that, while they may not receive media coverage, do deserve to be looked at. Bullying, for example, often stems from fear of some kind. As someone who has experienced bullying and has witnessed its effects on people that I love, I’ve noticed that a lot of it comes from inset fears of the bullies. In some cases, there is jealousy, which is closely related to a fear of inadequacy or failure. A close friend of mine was bullied as a child, around the time her musical talent was first discovered and she began her track of great success, based on a mixture of hard work, aptitude, and determination. Looking back, she recognizes that those who made fun of her did so out of their own negative feelings. I realize that most of those who commented negatively on my achievements and ambitions in high school were struggling with their own plans for the future and a collective fear of failure or inadequacy. I relate these feelings found in bullies to the delicate theme of assault in part due to a news report I saw a month or so ago. In this particular segment, a woman who was horribly assaulted in her own home, which was set on fire, survived and later spoke with Dateline reporters about the case. The woman, named Lydia Tillman, explained that the assailant had acted out of fear and hatred. She, on the other hand, had acted out of love, and she had won. Bullying involves violation of privacy and infringement of boundaries, and these occur in sexual assault (and assault in general) as well. We lose a sense of self in both cases, and especially in the case of sexual assault, people often continue to struggle with its repercussions for years. Whatever the case may be, fear-based initiatives often culminate in harmful verbal comments, destructive physical actions, or some combination of both. We need to accept one another and eradicate our fears and doubts if we want to live in a society with some semblance of peace. Regarding the question Can sexual assault be stopped for good? I say that it absolutely can, and not only that, but if we start to really recognize and acknowledge the kinds of feelings that negative actions come from, then we’ll really be changing the world. Courtney Justus is a sophomore English and philosophy major with a minor in creative writing.
EDITORIAL
Full houses, trump cards and political horse race As mentioned in last week’s editorial, 2015 was one crazy year; from the good to the bad, from the exciting to the heart wrenching, 2016 has plenty live up to. And as far as the political circus goes, the excitement has yet to die down at all. Recent news surrounding the Iowa kickoff caucuses and the first GOP debate, airing Thursday evening, has seen Trump up to his usual antics. On Tuesday earlier in the week Trump announced that he would be boycotting the debate and would be hosting his own event that evening. Disclaimer: this is being written prior to the debate, so all antics that follow after we are blissfully unaware of, and probably thankfully. This decision by Trump is really not all that surprising; earlier in the year he has threatened to boycott various debates. Whether or not he’ll actually show up (or did) is up to speculation. We’re betting, from the past, that he will actually not show up, a bold and unprecedented move with the weight the debates hold in the political horse race. Yet Trump has made his own platform and message primarily through such bold moves; he doesn’t
confine himself to conventional methods of politics. He refuses to take place in debates. He paints himself, a businessman and not a politician, as anti-establishment. His negligence of the debate is to, instead, throw his own event to benefit wounded veterans. Say what you will about his politics and ideas, barely passable as such at times — Trump is clever. He knows what he’s doing. And we applaud him for that. Not applause for raising the money for veterans, which is solely a political move (Trump likely could care less about the veterans), but applause for his ability to still somehow garner support in spite of his crazy talk and action. People want to throw punches at Trump for not attending? Be careful or you might hit a wounded veteran. Trump has positioned himself behind a good cause and as a candidate who is standing up to the monstrous FOX news corporation. And his supporters love it — we’ll admit, it’s not a bad move, even considering the importance of the debates. It’s this type of crazy action that keeps him in the media’s eyes, and by extension, the eyes of America.
But with a little more than a quick glance, Trump still reveals himself to be a crazed Bondesque villain. It’s no secret that Trump and Megyn Kelly, who is set to co-host the debate, have had some quarrels in the past, following primarily her questions towards him in the August debate last year about his comments towards women. Trump has gone so far as to call Kelly a “bimbo” and question her skill as a journalist and moderator. The statements came following a GQ photoshoot Kelly did sometime ago, which, for the record, does not make Kelly a bimbo. Ask any of our staff and it’s also no secret that many of us really don’t like Fox News or Kelly. She’s often a bit too aggressive, using loudness as a measure of success, and even a bit ignorant at times. But she’s also a proud mother and woman who, heaven forbid, is allowed to feel sexy, beautiful and empowered in any way she wants, whether that be in a GQ photoshoot or on the floor of a debate. Trump’s whole “anti-Fox” charade is laughable at best; he claims that they are making millions off of him and the debates. Why should he help them make any money at all? You would think, as a
businessman himself who does the same, Trump would realize that Fox News is a business as well — they need to make money. It’s what businesses do. And don’t get us wrong, the journalistic standards and political coverage in mainstream media are not to be entirely applauded. There is a whole lot we could, as journalists ourselves, critique. But Trump is just playing to his supporters at this point — the bold, loud and braggadocious actions he takes are just to further his own ratings and appeal. Should we have debates well over a year before an election? Does the media perpetuate the unhealthy concept of a “horse race” in politics? These types of questions are certainly a foundation for a good conversation — breaking conventional standards and the traditional rules is not always wrong. Questioning established traditions can be a constructive method for changing our political system for the better. But despite what Trump would want you to think of him, as a rule-breaking activist and commentator fighting “the power,” we see instead a scared child who is afraid of conversation; especially when that conversation is with a woman.
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FACULTY SPOTLIGHT “Don’t be pushed by your problems. Be led by your dreams. Hard work always pays off.” Sheryl Tynes, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs
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CURE BY SIDNEY HOPKINS PULSE REPORTER On Jan. 23rd, the Gamma Chi Delta sorority held the 11th annual Concert for the Cure at Cowboys Dancehall. The concert featured Texas country singers Roger Creager and Aaron Einhouse. Students attended the event dressed up in cowboy boots to dance along to country music while supporting the Concert for the Cure fundraiser. Leading up to the concert, Gamma Chi Delta, along with fraternities Kappa Kappa Delta and Phi Sigma Chi, held numerous fundraising events. The money raised from these events and the concert itself went to children with cancer or in remission from cancer and helped these children attend Camp Discovery. The event was originally pioneered by Gamma alumni Amy Walton, who attended the camp herself. Since 2005, the concert has grown as both Trinity students and the San Antonio community alike attended this year’s concert. Thanks to fundraisers
like Concert for the Cure, more and more children are able to attend this camp free of charge each summer. The camp allows children with cancer to meet others who understand their circumstances, and participate in several exciting and fun activities while attending. Concert for the Cure had a very large turnout, composed of Trinity students as well as alumni. There were also a large number of country fans from the San Antonio community. The crowd was especially energized thanks to Roger Creager who was excellent at involving the audience. “Everyone was dancing and having a good time,” said cosponsor and Kappa Kappa Delta president Phillip Lopez. Lopez, as well as the majority of the Kappa Kappa Delta members, showed their support for the concert and had fun doing so.
Students and alumni enjoy dancing and listening to Roger Creager at the annual Concert for the Cure fundraiser held last week at Cowboys Dancehall.
“My favorite part was riding the mechanical bull,” Lopez said. Several students enjoyed all aspects of the concert, including the stimulating atmosphere of Cowboys Dancehall as it is already a popular place for many of Trinity’s students. Many felt very welcome, being able to let loose and have fun with their fellow peers while supporting the children this concert would benefit. Several students enjoyed the cause of the concert. “It was a brilliant effort by the Gammas to organize a night out at Cowboys for such a great cause,” student Josh Manton said. Other students echoed Manton’s sentiments. “It’s always fun to put on boots and go dancing!” Several other students were excited for an opportunity to dress up and bask in the Texas culture,” student Anglea Wilson said. As for next year, Lopez explained that he would like to cosponsor again, and help the concert grow even larger in size. The concert both met and exceeded expectations, as a large portion of the Trinity community exhibited immense support for the meaningful fundraiser.
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As we enter an election year, many of us have started to organize our opinions on various political issues in an effort to have relevant and reliable thoughts when considering our candidates for office. For many of the younger students on campus, this is the first opportunity they’ll have to vote and make an impact on the political authority of our country. While getting engaged with political debate can be intimidating, several students on Trinity’s campus have assembled in order to create a political journal that members of the Trinity community can rely on for authentic, intriguing political thought from their peers. This semester, “The Contemporary” will release its first issue for students to enjoy and learn from, just in time for presidential debates and commentaries. The first of its kind on campus, staff members of “The Contemporary” seek to enlighten its readers with engaging political accounts. “I founded ‘The Contemporary’ as a non-partisan journal of current affairs that seeks to inform the public and serve as a forum to elicit constructive dialogue among readers in the Trinity University community and beyond,” said
Benjamin Collinger, a first year student and editor-in-chief of “The Contemporary.” “We strive to present student scholarship of varying mediums in an engaging format for undergraduates.” Inspired by the political potential of the students on Trinity’s campus, Collinger hoped to spread insight by tapping into the minds of students with a variety of thoughts and opinions on an assortment of issues. “Trinity contains an abundance of unpublished insightful knowledge pleading to be harnessed. My hope is that ‘The Contemporary’ will uncover the discourse just below the surface, and benefit our community as a result. This community requires an outwardlooking journal that encourages its students to become invested in current affairs,” Collinger said. Once he arrived on campus, Collinger actively began organizing information and contacts necessary to produce the journal. “In October, I approached two of my professors, Dr. Singh and Dr. Aloisi, about sponsoring the project. They agreed to become advisers, and I began the process of registering our new student organization. Afterwards, I approached several students about becoming editors of the publication,” Collinger said. “Near the end of last semester, we were officially approved as a
registered student organization. Since December, we have been promoting ‘The Contemporary’ and soliciting submissions for the inaugural edition. We plan to publish once every two months.” The inspiration for the publication has already intrigued and stimulated the political interests of current staff members. “I was first approached by a professor in the Political Science department, Dr. Aloisi. She had mentioned that a first year wanted to start a journal on campus and asked if I would like to join the editorial board. From there I got in touch with Benjamin Collinger, our editor-in-chief, who has really lead the team to where we are today,” said Jessica Cruz, a junior political science and psychology double major. Staff members have already noted the positive impacts they expect the journal to have on campus. “I found it really interesting that Benjamin wanted to establish a journal on campus specifically for current affairs. It will provide students with a new forum to express opinions and research about relevant topics to today’s society,” Cruz said. By publishing “The Contemporary,” staff members also hope to gain new insight on political issues by encouraging students to speak out or read along.
“There is much to think critically about when it comes to current affairs. We believe that Trinity students have so much to offer in terms providing fresh and thoughtful perspectives. So why not create a journal for students by students? We’re hoping ‘The Contemporary’ will provide an official medium to for students to display their works with the local community,” said Chloe Phea, a junior neuroscience and political science double major. As the domestic editor, Phea evaluates each submission to ensure that everything going toward the publication is appropriate and compelling; she and other staff members are always interested in receiving new submissions. “Getting involved with ‘The Contemporary’ is rather simple! People interested in submitting material including research papers, opinion pieces, art and political cartoons should forward their submissions to thecontemporaryjournal@gmail. com,” Phea said. “The Contemporary” will be releasing their first edition soon. In the meantime, students interested in contributing to the journal are encouraged to contact the journal by email to discuss providing items or commentaries in future issues.
Career Services to host workshops, career fair
“Keep it Real” by Kyle Mitchell Kight Senior
“What a Wonderful World” because being surrounded by its beauty and recognizing the intrinsic potential for good that we each have to impact it and each other is an inspiring blessing to be apart of and actively embrace. Megan Zirkle Junior
Events aim to prepare students for interviewing, job searching success BY JULIA ELMORE PULSE EDITOR Whether pressured by parents, motivated by impending graduation or repulsed by the thought of spending another summer at the same job from high school, students looking for career opportunities and internships are in luck. The Career Services office will be hosting a series of events in the coming weeks that will help students prepare for life beyond Trinity. To get students’ job search processes off on the right foot, Career Services will first be hosting an Interview for Success workshop on Feb. 3 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Skyline room. Here, recruiters and advisors will teach tips and tricks in a group setting, then students will get to work one-onone with the advisors to practice the interview skills they learn. “It will be a workshop where people will learn how to have a good interview,” said senior and peer career consultant Julie Robinson. “I feel like most people think they know a lot of skills, but there are some tips and tricks that I think everyone will get something out of. It’s also going to be a workshop in the sense that we’ll also have people that they can actually practice the interviews with as well” The spring workshop will be the first of its kind in that those facilitating the event have been brainstorming to develop a format
for the workshop unique to any that have been previously held at Trinity. “Previously we would have an Interview for Success panel where we would bring in recruiters and ask them questions and then the students could ask whatever questions they had. Then we had another program that would happen the next day called Professional Practice Interview Day where students could sign up for time slots and go in and do a mock interview with a recruiter,” said LadyStacie Rimes-Boyd, assistant director for programming and marketing for the office of career services. “I think that that seemed to be a little bit more restrictive. We all put our heads together and decided we would do one program called Interview for Success that is a combination of the two.” Rimes-Boyd encourages students to bring resumes to the workshop although it is not required. She says that at the end of the workshop, the recruiters and advisors will be able to give feedback to the whole audience after meeting and practicing with individual students. “We’ll gather together at the end and the recruiters will give more tips based on what they’ve seen from everyone who has come through their table and there will be a short reception during that time also. It makes it a more fun atmosphere,” Rimes-Boyd said. Thinking about applying for a job or internship can be intimidating, so the workshop
aims to ensure that students are confident and prepared. “I’m thinking about getting internships because they are a very important segway into finding a career,” said junior Dylan McGee. “I think [the workshop] is a great idea. I believe practice makes perfect and interviewing is not something many students have practice on. I think it would be extremely valuable to hear tips from people with years of experience.” For students who are feeling the pressure to prepare for the job and internship search, this workshop comes just in time. “This is prime time for seniors in the job hunt and its right before the career fair as well so it will make you feel a little more confident and prepared going into those events,” Robinson said. After preparing, practicing and perfecting skills for an outstanding interview, students will be ready to make connections with possible employers that they can meet at the Spring Career Fair, which will take place on Feb. 10 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. in Laurie Auditorium. Here, representatives from various companies will be available to provide information about companies where students could potentially land jobs in the future. “I think every student needs to go to the career fair, and it doesn’t matter what your year is,” RimesBoyd said. “Even if you’re a first year, you can be seeing what types of companies are at the career fair and which ones you might want to
be looking at for internships.” Rimes-Boyd says that students may be surprised by who they meet and what they learn at the career fair. She encourages students to branch out and start conversations with people from companies they might not think they are suited for. “You really want to look at every company that comes through because many of them hire all majors. We usually try to get companies that have multiple areas they’re hiring from,” RimesBoyd said. “Students will go to the career fair and end up chatting with someone and be surprised to find out what opportunities come up. Just having those conversations can open up a myriad of doors.” Senior engineering major Shawn Sunday attended a past career fair, and the connections he made there helped land him an internship. “I went to the Career Fair to find an internship [and] talked to representatives from Silver Spring Networks, USAA, Valero, Tesoro and Southwest Research Institute,” Sunday said. “I got an internship with Silver Spring Networks [and have been working there] for over a year now.” Students should bring multiple copies of their resumes to the career fair and dress in professional attire. For help building a resume, students can visit the Office of Career Services, located on the second floor of Coates, above the bookstore. Walk-in hours are from 1:30-4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
“Frolic,” the theme song from Curb Your Enthusiasm that plays every time Larry David makes a faux pas. The song plays in my head every time I make a faux pas. Ryan Hernandez Junior
Taylor Swift’s “22” because I just turned 22 and am feeling very optimistic about the future. Beth Keenan Junior
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Trinity’s KRTU radio station celebrated it’s 40th anniversary last week. The celebration featured live music (top right), and many students and faculty attended the celebration (above). The station is home to hundreds of records featuring decades of music (left). photos by Claudia Garcia
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CHANNING TATUM The “Hateful Eight” (2015) star has been in the process of mourning his family goat, Heather — a fact he made public by posting an Instagram photo of his daughter Everly, 2, with the goat. The caption read “Girl and her goat. RIP Heather. You had a good long run sweets.” Let’s all hold our goats a little closer tonight.
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TOP GUN “Top Gun” (1986) producer, Jerry Bruckheimer posted a photo on his Facebook this Thursday with the movie’s star, Tom Cruise. The caption read “Just got back from a weekend in New Orleans to see my old friend Tom Cruise and discuss a little Top Gun 2.” No aviators or slicked-up hair were present, so we’re not entirely convinced.
How do we solve a problem like the Oscars?
“Sound of Music” jokes aside, the Oscars are facing a serious backlash about the lack of diversity in all of the major categories and nominations. No people of color were nominated for any of the major awards that will be handed out on February 28, aside from “The Revenant” director Alejandro González Iñárritu. Celebrities and common folk alike have sounded an outcry over the lack of diversity in the nominees, even creating the trending hashtag #oscarssowhite. So what is to be done with this reoccurring problem, especially since at the previous year’s Academy Awards, Iñárritu was once more the only non-white nominees? Several celebrities have sounded off about what they think the solution (or lack thereof ) to the problem should be. Previous nominee Viola Davis says it’s not a problem with the Academy but rather the movie-making system itself. As Davis is quoted to saying to the television program Entertainment Tonight: “You can change the Academy, but if there are no black films being produced, what is there to vote for?” I have to agree with her. I
can count the number of major studio-backed films that feature at least one person of color as the lead on one hand. And despite these films getting critical and popular praise, there are no nominations. For instance, in the film “Creed,” a new chapter in the Rocky series that focuses on the son of Apollo Creed, the lead character was played to perfection by Michael B. Jordan. But instead of Jordan getting a nomination, Sylvester Stallone garners one for Actor in a Supporting Role. Sure, Stallone was great in the film, there is no doubt about that, but was his performance better than Jordan’s? No way. In fact, Jordan’s performance was arguably better than half of the nominees for Actor in a Leading Role. I have seen the majority of the films nominated, and there are some actors and actresses that were nominated that I believe deserve it less than some actors that weren’t. While I believe Matt Damon and Leonardo DiCaprio deserve their nominations (and it might finally be the year that Leo wins that little gold statue), the other three nominees were passable at best. Michael Fassbender is an amazing actor, but “Steve Jobs” was a lackluster film, with typical Aaron Sorkin dialogue and a lot of walking and talking. And his work in the film wasn’t particularly groundbreaking or novel.
Instead, it would have been great to see Idris Elba nominated for “Beasts of No Nation” where he plays a terrifying warlord. He was nominated for a Golden Globe and Screen Actor’s Guild, but not an Academy Award. The other nomination that really grinds my gears is Bryan Cranston for “Trumbo,” which was just an okay film. It was fodder to the Academy because it deals with one of their own, Dalton Trumbo, a screenwriter from the McCarthy era who was blacklisted from Hollywood for being a member of the Communist party, but continued to write films regardless. Don’t get me wrong, I am obsessed with Bryan Cranston and he was the best part of the film, but his performance didn’t wow me or move me. Oscar Isaac (yes, of the new “Star Wars” fame) would have been an excellent alternative choice for his work in “Ex Machina” (which is an amazing film if you haven’t seen it yet). He played the perfect chaotic, mad genius in the film, and it really elevated the film as a whole, which is what a great actor does. I could list several other possibilities, like Tessa Thompson for Actress in a Supporting Role for her work in “Creed,” Benicio Del Toro for “Sicario,” and Will Smith for “Concussion,” but I think I have gotten my point across. Hopefully next year’s Oscars will have a greater diversity of nominees and films.
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Take my love, take my land, don’t take my show Firefly
Why is it that the best shows on TV always seem to get cancelled? Is there something about an unfinished story that makes a martyr out of an otherwise average program? Or is there some group of devious executives who subsists on the power of broken dreams? I don’t know the answers to these questions, but there does seem to be a weird number of interesting, well-written and high-concept shows cancelled long before they met their potential. On the other hand, there are also hundreds of garbage shows that were cancelled after a season or two, and some that run for ten. But let’s focus on the positives: check out these shows that should have had more time on this earth.
No list of unjustly cancelled TV shows would be complete without including this Joss Whedon masterpiece. Cut down in its prime, Firefly proved that producing a pioneer/Western/scifi show is not only possible but also a fantastic idea. With a rich universe sadly untapped and a cast of complex characters (shockingly complex, given their short TV lifespans), the adventures of Captain Reynolds and his strange but cohesive crew were halted by a few catastrophic events. Most of the issues Fox, the show’s parent broadcaster, had with the show were content based: the lack of sexual tension between two main characters, a sub-plot revolving around the grim realities of prostitution and a two-hour character-building pilot are just a few. Whedon, known for his insistence on dictatorial creative control and stubbornness, was certainly the cause of some friction with Fox. But the main reason Firefly was cancelled
was the fault of Fox: it not only switched the exposition-filled pilot with a later episode, it also marketed the show as a wacky comedy. In the minds of the 2002-era Fox executives, a space opera/Western hybrid couldn’t be anything but a comedy, could it?
Freaks and Geeks
Judd Apatow’s ensemble dramedy about high schoolers in the 1980s may not sound relevant to modern audiences, but the realistic character depictions, dry wit and spoton setting (according to my parents, who actually were in high school in the 80’s) spoke to enough of an audience to create a cult following. The show was cancelled after only one season, mostly due to the unorthodox creative choice of focusing on the high school underclasses, the “freaks and geeks” themselves. Network executives felt the characters needed some traits that would make them superior in some way to the popular kids and jocks
who were constantly succeeding where the main characters failed. But what made the show so beautiful was that it appreciated characters who had no narrative superpower, no hidden talent or potential that would prove all the high school haters wrong. The nerds and outcasts weren’t given value by the show because of their utility to society, but because of their kindness and compassion. On the bright side, many of the stars of Freaks are doing well these days: cast members like James Franco, Seth Rogen and Jason Segel became stars after their stint on the show. Judd Apatow is a semi-household name, and Martin Starr, who played the hilarious Bill Haverchuck, plays a completely different (but still chortleworthy) character in the next entry.
Party Down
Some readers might be familiar with the first two entries on this list, but few will remember the short-lived Apatow comedy from
2009-2010. Similar to Freaks in some ways, Party Down revolves around a group of aspiring actors (and Adam Scott’s failed actor Henry) working catering as a day job. Airing on the Starz network gave the show the ability to be raunchy by TV standards, with occasional frontal nudity (both male and female, which is unusual). In a lot of ways, Party Down was destined to be cancelled from the beginning. With edgy, sometimes obscene humor and characters whose actions explicitly question the value of traditional lifestyles, the sometimes depressing ensemble comedy only lasted for two seasons before folding. Although it’s always a shame to see great ideas killed off before they have the chance to develop, it’s important to remember that sometimes keeping shows on life support is worse than letting them go gently. Remember what happened to Arrested Development and Community. The nightmares. The nightmares never truly leave.
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The do’s and don’ts of procrastination BY PAIGE PEREZ
A&E WRITER
Spring semester is here and in full swing, and every seasoned Trinity student knows what that means: It’s time to quit fooling around. Just kidding! Everyone knows that the amount of work to be done for a class has an inverse relationship with how wisely a student spends their time. However, if you procrastinate wisely, it’s possible to stay ahead. It is a truth universally acknowledged that not all forms of procrastination were created equally. That’s fine: balance your procrastination correctly and there will be nothing to worry about!
DO: stream every episode of House and Grey’s Anatomy. Binge watching a TV show is the #1 way students avoid responsibility — but watching shows with a medical theme transfers so much information while just relaxing. Technically, a marathon of these shows can be considered study material for an anatomy class. One can only hope that the information in them is accurate.
DON’T: Waste hours surfing through Instagram or Facebook.
You don’t care about that kid that you sat next to in 7th grade pre-calc, I promise. It only takes one quick glance at his profile to confirm that he 1) failed college and 2) is now racist, while you on the other hand “glo’d up.” Any time stalking him besides that is just dwelling in the past, which means dwelling on high school. Ew! Avoid, avoid, avoid.
DO: Delete irrelevant people from your friends list. Even though it can take a while to go through your entire friends list, getting rid of people you don’t care about helps you scan your news feed much faster later on. You know what they say: waste 3 hours right now, save yourself time in the future (probably.)
DO: Clean your room. A cluttered room is a cluttered mind and with all the stuff you have to remember for your classes, your mind is messy enough. You don’t have to live in a trash heap on top of it.
DON’T: Go get fast food. You’re trying to get rid of trash, not start a collection of
Whataburger french fry boxes to build a home out of after college. If you save money on going out and study instead of spending time on getting snacks, maybe you’ll actually be successful enough to get a real house!
DO: Call your mom. You’ll kill at least an hour that could be spent productively. Plus, she’ll be so excited to hear from you that she won’t even complain that you’re
wasting time you could be studying for classes that she’s paying for. And she might send you money. Woohoo!
DON’T: Call your dad. He’s not really a talker. This isn’t a very time-consuming option, and he’ll get on your case for all the stuff mom won’t. Just text him next time you need something, preferably using less than two words. Save time where you can.
DO: Answer all your emails. Homework time is the only time the Leeroy will ever be remotely interesting, but you’ll be wellinformed about campus happenings and can give yourself a pat on the back for being involved. You go Glen Coco!
DON’T: Look at your bank account. You’ll be too depressed to go on.
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Weekend Picks Friday 1/29
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The Appleseed Collective
SPB Winter Wonderland: A Semi Formal Dance
“Lorem Ipsum”
Where: 502 Bar When: Doors at 9 p.m. Price: $5 Age: 21+ The Appleseed Collective has been touring the US since 2010 and this Friday will bring their bluesy, Americana sound to San Antonio-based 502 Bar this Friday. The traditional yet entirely unique sounds recall some of the American folk greats. But be sure, The Appleseed Collective has their own sound that will have you bouncing in your seats. Doors for the show open at 9 p.m., show at 9:30 p.m.
Where: Fiesta Room When: 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. Price: Free Welcome back to campus! Celebrate the new year and new semester before classes and midterms ramp up with Student Programming Board’s first annual Winter Wonderland Semi Formal Dance. Spend your Saturday night dancing away with your friends, classmates and fellow partygoers. The event starts at 8 p.m. in the Fiesta room so be sure to drop by and check out the inaugural dance.
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The title of this exhibit by New York based artist Cordy Ryman, “Lorem Ipsum” may ring a faint bell to anyone who’s worked with filler text before, but this exhibit is no filler. As part of Artpace’s 21st Birthday Celebration, Ryman has created a show filled with found objects and unconventional materials. This show opens along with San Antonio based artist Chris Sauter’s “Biography Construction Site (Cakes).” Split your time between the two and help Artpace ring in another great year.
Must-see films of Sundance Film Festival BY MADDIE SMITH
A&E EDITOR
The Sundance Film Festival is an annual event in Park City, Utah that awards the best Independent films of the year. This year, it is occuring between January 22 and Febuary 1. Here are some of the most talked-about movies of the year:
“Swiss Army Man”
This isn’t the critical pride Sundance Film Festival, but it features Daniel Radcliffe as a corpse with an erection. Directed by Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, this comedy-drama stars Paul Dano as Hank, a man who wakes up washed up on a deserted island with only a corpse as a companion. After trying to use the body to get back to land, he realizes that the corpse is still alive. The two form an unlikely friendship as the post-postmortuem man rediscovers the world. Rotten Tomato Rating: 60%
“Weiner-Dog”
Email: msmith10@trinty.edu and let your voice be heard!
Where: Artpace San Antonio When: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Price: Free
What represents sadness more than owning a dachshund? “Weiner-Dog” tells the stories of various morose individuals who have all been parents to a weiner dog at some point in their lives. The film is directed by Todd Solondz and stars Greta Gerwig, Delpy and Kieran Culkin. Recently, the film’s rights have been bought by Amazon to be streamed exclusively on its website.
Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 80%
Rotten Tomatoes Review: 67%
“Under the Shadow”
“Holy Hell”
Horror movies have always been some of the best tools for making metaphorical commentary on difficult historical events. For example, Guillermo del Toro’s “Pan’s Labyrinth” perfectly captures the horrors of the Spanish Civil War. “Under the Shadow” is directed by Babak Anvari, a man who endured a difficult childhood during the Iran-Iraq War, which took place between 1980 and 1988. The film, which takes place during this time period, and follows a mother named Shideh, played by Narges Rashidi, and her daughter Dorsa, played by Avin Manshadi. Dorsa begins to complain to her mother about spirits in the house. As tensions outside the house rise when bombs drop and neighbors flee, Dorsa’s experiences with the supernatural creature grow. Rotten Tomatoes Rating: N/A
“Goat” From fraternity to Jonas, this film is all about the brothers. When Brad, played by Ben Schnetzer, goes off to college and immediately pledges a fraternity known for its harsh hazing policies, he had no idea what horrors would ensue. From animal cruelty to hours of physical punishment, he pushes himself to the limits of his mind and body for the sake of obtaining the abstract, unachievable concept of brotherhood. Nick Jonas stars as an active member of the club who Brad begins to idolize, despite the potentially fatal results. “Goat” is directed by Andrew Neel.
Imagine giving up years of your life to a man who claims to be a spiritual guru with an otherworldly connection. Imagine learning that this man is full of B.S., quitting the cult and directing a documentary about your experience. This is exactly what Will Allen did with his new documentary, “Holy Hell.” The Buddha Tribe, led by a man clad in Speedos and sunglasses, who goes by the name Andreas, was a cult, which grew into prominence during the 1980s. The film specifically chronicles Allen’s fall from grace after he began questioning the teachings of his leader. He lost all his hopes, money and friends, but was able to create an exploratory and evocative documentary that gives insight into the human condition and what drives people to seek out extreme situations. Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 75%
“Eyes of my Mother” Nicholas Pearce’s directorial debut explains the nightmarish effects that loneliness can have on a person. The film is completely in black-and-white and tells the story of Francisca (played by Olivia Bond), a young woman who has been kept isolated her whole life by her mother. The psychological effects of this treatment are shown as Francisca begins displaying psychopathic behaviors. Overall, the film is both terrifying and poetic, something that fans of David Lynch will enjoy. Rotten Tomatoes Rating: N/A
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ATHLETE INSPIRATION “Me llamo llama, and that has haunted me my entire life.”
- Llama Llama
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Track and field host fourth annual Alumni Meet
Trinity University track and field student-athletes compete with school alumni in a track and field meet this past weekend.
Trinity track and field start 2016 spring season with annual Alumni Meet BY DANA MCLAUGHLIN
SPORTS REPORTER After a long winter pre-season, the Trinity University Track and Field team kicked off their 2016 season with a friendly but competitive meet against track and field alumni bright and early Saturday morning. This was the fourth annual Alumni Meet. 22 graduates of the team raced side- by-side with the 73 current track and field athletes. The alumni out-paced the current track and field athletes in several of Saturday’s events. Emily Daum, head coach of Trinity’s Cross Country Team and 2009 Trinity graduate, won the 3,000-meter run. Likewise, Joe Macrini won the men’s 600-meter race. Macrini, class of 2008, previously served as an assistant coach for Trinity’s sprinters. Others in attendance included, Corey Wildman, a 2012 graduate, who took the women’s long jump and 60-meter hurdles. Her husband, Todd Wildman, who graduated in 2009, was the champion of the
men’s high jump on Saturday. Corey and Todd Wildman currently serve as jumps and hurdle coaches, respectively, at Trinity. As for the current Trinity athletes, senior captain Eric Booker set the pace for the men’s team by winning the 60-meter dash (7.20 seconds), and the 150-meters (16.89 seconds). “Our alumni meet this past weekend helped get us get into the right state of mind for the season, and I believe that our team is ready to travel and to see how our hard work from the offseason will pay off,” Booker said. As for his thoughts on the upcoming season, Booker seemed confident. “Some athletes have a good chance at [qualifying for] indoor nationals,” Booker said. Track and Field is a split season, with the first half of competition indoors and the second half outdoors. As for himself, Booker has set his sights on capturing the school record in the 200-meter dash in addition to improving his time in the 100-and 400-meter races in order to push his 4x100 meter relay team to qualify for nationals. “We almost went to nationals last year, and I believe that once we adjust to the two new members of the relay team, we can break the school record that we set last year,” Booker said. “Furthermore, one of the coaches told me that if I run a 10.8 second 100-meter
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dash, she’d give me a cookie. I want that cookie.” Sophomore Cody Hall is one of many underclassmen athletes who has the potential to qualify for nationals this spring. Hall crossed the finish line on Saturday in 8.40 seconds to win the 60-meter hurdles, his top event. Hall’s teammate and fellow sophomore, Britney Sullivan heads into her second season having experience competing in last year’s NCAA nationals in New York in the triple jump. On Saturday, Sullivan registered a mark of 10.68 meters in the women’s triple jump. In her first year season, Sullivan broke the school record for the triple jump three times. With her current record of 11.80 meters, Sullivan is eager to have another record breaking season not only in the triple jump event but also in the long jump and 4x100 relay. “I was so nervous last year at nationals, especially because I was one of two freshmen who competed in the triple jump event in New York,” Sullivan said. “This year, I feel much more confident in myself, my preparation and in my team as a whole. I think our team’s youth this year will make for a very exciting season in both indoor and outdoor track.” Other notable performances from
photo by Josh Moczygemba
Saturday’s alumni meet included sophomore Heather Hayes’ first place finish in the women’s high jump (1.52 meters). First year Matt Love won the men’s discuss throw with a mark of 44.31 meters, and junior Stephen Mason captured the shot put, chalking up a distance of 12.67 meters. Newcomer Michael Erickson finished in first place for the men’s 3,000 meter race, clocking an impressive time of 9:01.30 to start his first track season. The official start to the Track and Field season will be next weekend at the Houston Invitational Indoor at the University of Houston.
Sophomore, Track & Field Long jump, triple jump and 4 by 100 relay anchor Hometown: Dallas, Texas What was your favorite part of your first year season? I broke the school record for the triple jump at home last spring and then I broke my own record again two more times last season. Hopefully, I can break that triple jump record (11.80 meters) again this year. Who is your favorite Olympic athlete? Allyson Felix
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Trinity Tigers compete against University of Dallas on Friday BY SARAH PRICE
SPORTS REPORTER Tuesday the men’s team took on Schreiner at home, winning 86-74 and moving their overall record to 6-10. After gaining confidence at home, the men went on the road and fell short to University of Dallas and Austin College. Friday night, junior forward A.J. Pulliam led the Tigers shooting 17 points and 5-11 from the field while also contributing six rebounds against University of Dallas. First year Ben Beatle added twelve points to the game, leading the game with three blocked shots, while sophomores Matt Jones and Jayden Holden also contributed eight points. With a score of 36-25 at halftime, the Tigers made a comeback and put the score at 54-53 with six minutes left.
Although the Tigers fought hard, the Crusaders led in rebounds, overcoming the Tigers 77-70. “We just need to focus on our intensity on both sides of the ball for a full 40 minutes,” said sophomore guard Brian Blum. “Once we do that, our goals will become much more reachable.” Looking forward to Saturday, the Tigers took on the Roos in Sherman, Texas. The two teams were evenly matched with Trinity shooting 29% and Austin shooting 30%. This game came down to rebounds, and the Roos led the Tigers 57-48 in rebounds. Trinity did lead 30-22 in bench points, having lots of depth on the team. Being down twelve points with six minutes left in the game, Mathew Colliflower hit a three pointer, firing up the Tigers to go on a run, bringing the total score up to 63-57.
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The Tigers fell short with a 70-64 finish. The two losses this weekend brings their overall record to 6-12 and 2-5 in conference. With only three weeks left of the season, the Tigers still stay motivated to finish out the season strong. “The biggest motivational factor this season has been to bounce back from last season and return to the top of the conference,” said sophomore guard Jones. “I also want to send our lone senior, Jimmy Clark, out on a high note.” With last years team not playing up to their full potential, pressure is on for Trinity to fight through adversity. Although the Tigers have not had the most successful season, the team had never given up and is still improving with photo by every chance they Karina Duran have. Though teams do want to win, playing sports also provides other opportunities for students to grow through leadership and travel.
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“Favorite part of this season for me has been getting to travel all over the country,” Jones said. “I’ve also really enjoyed watching our team grow together through some of the adversity we have faced early on this year.” Being on this team has allowed different people to step up every game and really motivate each other to continue to look forward to their end goal. In the next three weeks, the Tigers have seven more games, all being conference matches in the SCAC. “The keys to success are valuing each possession to get a good shot, communication and effort on the defensive side of the ball, genuinely wanting to win more than the other team and of course, water,” said first year forward Colliflower. The Tigers face University of Dallas again at home Friday, Jan 29 at 6 p.m. hoping to triumph this time around.
Women’s basketball
competes on home court
Track & Field @ Univ. of Houston
BY DAVIS ALCORN
SPORTS REPORTER
Men’s Basketball vs Univ. of Dallas, 6 p.m. Women’s Basketball vs Univ. of Dallas, 8 p.m. WEEKEND GAMES
Track & Field @ Univ. of Houston
Trinity women’s basketball team defeated Austin College 57-53.
Men’s Basketball @ Austin College, 4 p.m. Women’s Basketball @ Austin College, 6 p.m. Women’s Tennis @ St. Mary’s Univ. 3:30 p.m.
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Coming off a stellar weekend on the road, the Trinity women’s basketball team looks to push their conference luck this weekend with two hungry SCAC teams coming to Sam’s gymnasium. Friday night will see the Tigers tackling the University of Dallas Crusaders whom the Tigers beat by an incredible 46 point margin last week. The bigger challenge comes Saturday against the Austin College Kangaroos who are second in conference.This matchup is made even more interesting by the fact that the Tigers and Kangaroos met last weekend in Austin, where Trinity pulled out a tough victory in a 57-53 point game. “We definitely go into every practice with the same competitive edge every time, and we just try to progress over the next few practices and
never really let our success get the better of us. We are always thinking about the next game,” said senior Elizabeth Balido. This mindset of tackling every game individually seems to be thematic for the team as any given player for the Tiger squad may be lighting it up on any given night. Take senior forward Bryony Harris for example. Against Austin College last week she shot 6-8 from the field for 12 points and added 11 rebounds to round out her doubledouble. ”Our team motto always is ‘together tigers,’ said Harris. “Our team is great because we always work as a team yet never know who will step up and have a great game.” Though the Tigers beat the Roos last weekend, the pressure to continue their success can be felt by everyone on the team.
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When asked about how being the number one seed in the conference affected the team’s mentality, Balido expressed her excitement. ”This just means that every other team is gunning for us and we have a target on our back for sure,” Balido said. With this target growing larger after every conference win (the team is 6-1), each game becomes a sort of Kingof-the-Hill scenario. ”We are the team to beat,” Harris said. “Every team we play would love to be the team to take down Trinity, which just makes us want to win even more.” Make sure to catch the Tigers Friday at 8 p.m. and Saturday at 6 p.m. to watch the continuation of the winning streak.
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Women’s basketball guard and senior CAITLIN BARRETT averages 57.1% in free throws, 26.9% in field goals and 25.4% in three pointers.
Women’s basketball head coach CAMERON HILL helps lead the Tigers to a win against Austin College.
Trinity women’s basketball team ultimately defeated Austin College 57-53 in their first home game this year.
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