Vol.XCIII No. 9 PUBLISHED BY THE STUDENTS OF TRINITY COLLEGE SINCE 1904 NOVEMBER 15,1994 Fire Breaks Out On Fourth Floor Of High Rise BY CYNTHIA LEONARD Campus Safety Officers on some joker pulling the alarm, I Copy Editor duty that night responded im- started to get really scared, and mediately, as well as the Hart- my slow, sleepy walk down the At 1:34 AM on Thursday, ford Fire Department. The fire soaking wet stairwell suddenly November 10th, the High Rise went no further than the fourth turned into a frantic run," fire alarm jolted students out of floor. All residents of High Rise Other than some minor their beds and away from their were evacuated, and there were damage from the water and the studies. no reported injuries. smoke, a small black hole in the However,. unlike all the Some students sat in the carpet, and a relatively foul smell other fire alarms that have rung foyer of the ground floor, others permeating the hallway, the throughout the halls of High went to sleep elsewhere, while fourth floor has returned to its Rise in past years, this one was others went to late night or off normal status. the result of a real fire. campus parties. Around 2:45 AM, The Hartford Fire Marshal According to Assistant Di- after the Fire Marshal had per- has stated that any furniture or rector of Campus Safety, sonally inspected all of the fourth debris must be cleared out from Charles Morris, the fire started floor rooms, and any other po- every hallway in order to avoid on the fourth floor as the result tential problem areas, High Rise this type of thing from happen- of a cigarette accidentally be- residents were allowed back into ing again. ing dropped on a mattress that their rooms, a little over an hour Despite Campus Safety's had been left in the hallway. after the alarms had begun. suspicion that the fire was the The smoke from the mat- All residents of the fourth result of a negligent smoker, tress set off the sprinklers in the floor were gathered together and many members of the Trinity hallway, resulting in about two questioned, and the people in two Community suspect that the fire inches of water by the time they of the rooms were told to find an may have begun some other were turned off. alternative place to sleep for the way. Sources have also stated There are conflicting sto- night. that the alleged mattress is pres- ries about the cause of the fire. One High Rise resident, ently under "intense investiga- Students associated with the Beccy Hance '95, described her tion" at the Hartford Police De- Fire Damage visible in High Rise was minimal, AUCEYAMADA fire have not been pinpointed reaction to the fire: "Once I real- partment. however, the fourth floor suffers from or blamed. ized that it was a real fire, and not please turn Co page 6 water damage as well as smoke damage. Kappa Runs To Benefit Interval House BY LISSA SMITH profit organization which shel- though they didn't participate. Convenience Store News Editor ters and supports women and Twenty-six faculty and staffpar- children who have suffered from ticipated.Therestwere students. Students and Faculty gath- domestic violence. Kappa suspects that the total Opens In Mather ered on the cave patio at 1:00 Maxine Skaggs '95, Kappa's profits for the day were esti- this Sunday for the First An- philanthropy chairwoman, ran mated at $450. BY MAUREEN DAIGLE selling for $3.99." nual Kappa Kappa Gamma Fun Sunday's event. She says that There were prizes awarded News Writer The store is run similar to Run which benefited the Hart- Kappa hopes to make this an an- to the winner of the race and the a concession stand at which ford Interval House. Walkers, nual event "The day was a huge organized group with the most Last night brought the youorderiternsthrougha win- runners and rollerbladers trav- success. We had fun, got people participants, as well as four door opening of Trinity's first con- dow. Forms with the name eled the three mile Fairfield loop involved and made a lot money prizes. Gift Certificates were do- venience store, the result of dili- and price of each item for sale which ended back on the cave for a cause we believe in." nated by The Sam Goody, The gent planning and organiza- are available at the window to patio. The cost of the Fun Run was Oasis Diner, Timothy's, Lena's, tion efforts by April Brown, check off and hand to the sales All the proceeds from the $5 per person. Eighty-six people The New View, and The Corner Assistant Director of Mather person, who collects them. run go directly to the Hartford registered to run and several Pub. Hall. The store is located in the This method will increase Interval House. It is a not-for- groups donated sums of money please turn to page 7 basementof Ma ther,atthe bot- security, track what is being tom of the front staircase. Op- sold, and keep the need for erating hours are 10 PM- 3 AM employees down to one stu- every evening. dent per shift. Twelve stu- The store will sell items dents have been hired to cover such as candy, chips, cereal, all shifts. Advertising for a | popcorn, cookies, dry and student-manager in charge of i canned soups, Ben & Jerry's general operations of the new I Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt, store willbegin before the close beverages, cleaning products, of this semester. cold medicines,, cough drops The idea to put a conve- and hygiene items. Cigarettes nience store in Mather began and tobacco will not be sold last spring during a conversa- d-mt^thespecial licensing that tion between April Brown and Ann Gushee, Director of TViVc-sp rP competitive, but Mather Hall. It was taken to noi higher chan what would be Kirk Peters, Associate Dean of found at other convenience Students, and Beth-AnneEgan, stores in the area. "Most items Student Activities Director, are at the suggested retail price, who were receptive to the idea but some with needlessly high and played important parts in suggested prices are lower," the planning segment of the reported April Brown. project. "An example is Cracklin' The opening of the store Oat Bran, which was priced by was originally scheduled for Students and Faculty met at the Cave on Sunday to run, walk, and rollerblade the AUCEYAMADA its distributor at $5.07 and .is please mm to page 6 Fairfield loop in support of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Philanthropy Project. INSIDE THIS WEEK'S TRIPOD...

METRO-HARTFORD: ARTS: FEATURES: NEWS: • England • Sexual Assault Tapa's • Children's Story • Activism ,i'-'v Counselors Elections • Caples remembered. • Winter Wellvilk • Cranberries • History of permanent SGA seats ) Page 2 OPINION THE TRINITY TRIPOD • November 15,1994 Bdiforial Editorial The Day No One Laughed Lock It Up ROM OUR childhoods, we all remember the RINTTY COLLEGE does not take the locks on its story of The Boy Who Cried Wolf. The child, dormitory rooms very seriously. Last year I in his warped sense of humor and narrow there were multiple thefts of computers from world-view, thought it funny to pull fire alarms. dormitory rooms over winter and spring break. There When the community gathered to help the child in is only one way that these thefts were achieved: with distress, they found that there really was no fire. a master key. Last spring The Tripod reported that there And the child laughed maniacally. were 72 registered copies of the "master" key that Now the child's prank worked only a few times opens most of the dorm rooms on campus. It was before the community was no longer aroused by such hoped that with all of the problems last spring that the a raucous—the wailing sirens, flashing lights. One College would do the responsible thing over the sum- day, a fire broke out. Struck with terror, the child mer and rekey these locks. squealed for help. Unfortunately, this has not happened. The primary But no one came. reason for this is that the college does not see the need. No one cared. They are not affected by the losses in the dorms and And no one laughed, either. would not benefit by rekeying the locks. Trinity has no Had it not been for the relentlessly responsive liability for any of the belongings in your dormitory Campus Safety Officers, the fire mighthave devoured room. They provide the lock. If your room is broken everything including the child and the mattress. into, it's your problem. Perhaps there is a lesson to be learned in this. The Tripod's advice: if you have the means, take your valuables out of the dorms over the break. If you can't The Tripod would like to extend its gratitude to do that, at least lock down your computer and make Campus Safety for responding to what must have backups of projects, theses or other documents that seemed to be a routine prank fire alarm last Thursday you cannot live without. Just because the College is morning. not acting responsibly doesn't mean that you should Remember, every fire alarm is a potential fire. do the same. J.L.B.

Thanks To AH Who Donated To PRAXIS Clothing Drive j To the Editor: and the Women's Auxiliary of St. Francis ] limit's L. Iforr ''»T Hospital and Medical Center. The thrift

«'P •.'.' '/'/•'•'.• On the part of the Community Ser- shop, opening this week, is located at the vice Office, I would like to thank all St. Francis Woodland Medical Center on faculty, staff and students who contrib- 140 Woodland Street. 1 • N • uted to the unprecedented success of this Proceeds will go to the auxiliaries, Tw|NITv Con r GF year's 2nd Annual Clothing Drive orga- which support their respective hospi- \i-us I ilitdrs Spin Is • dJlots nized by the PRAXIS (community ac- tals. tion) dormitory. Over the course of a few Thanks again to the members of the '..1 . . weeks, we received over 1,200 pounds of Trinity community for their generosity. • f *.: . • - clothes, or the equivalent of over 50 gar- Thanks also to residents of the PRAXIS bage bags full! dormitory who collected, sorted and dis- Op-nmn I dilnr Mi-liD-H.trtfordldilur The donations of important winter tributed all 1,200 pounds of clothes! items (coats, jackets, winter hats, etc.) were distributed directly to local shel- Sincerely, Aits I d'l«»i>» l'mtUidiiin Mjrum'i ters, while the rest were donated to help Clayton A. Hurd i i start a new thrift shop operated jointly Asst. Community Service i • f by the Auxiliary of Mount Sinai Hospital Coordinator i

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1 General Resources . ,. '• • 1 ' - 1 zone of the Trinity 1 * •" I,1- •'' College Network Paper plates in Mather. November 15,1994 • THE TRINITY TRIPOD OPINION Page 3 Differentiating Between IDP And Traditional' Students

EDITOR'S NOTE: Members of the Individualized Degree Program would like the opportunity to educate and answer questions about IDP. A forum will be held on Monday, November 21st in McCook Auditorium at 6:30 PM. All interested parties are invited to attend. For more information, please contact Denise Best at ext 2153 Neither 'Balancing Act' Is Particularly Easy Three Proposals For Deciding Honors To the Editor: knowledging my fear of not being To the Editor: lem: (1) a student is to be eligible for able to handle a full course load. I awards of fered by Trinity College only if InresponseioPaulWasserman's believe neither "balancing act" will In response to the two letters on the the said student constantly maintains 4.0 article in The Trinity Tripod bn^ No- be any easier, so nor is earning an 'A' Individualized Degree Program pub- credits on his/her transcript per semes- vember 1,1994, arguing for a differ- while arter ding Trinity part time. - lished in The Tripod on November 8,1994 ter; and/or (2) the current requirement entiation between class ranking and Last, the IDP program acknowl- I will restate my first premise about IDP mandating ODP students to take 4.0 cred- awards given the IDP and traditional edges both the assets of its students' published the preceding week. My con- its per semester in order to maintain undergraduate students, Mr. life experiences and deficits of hav- cern about the program has nothing to "good academic standing" with the col- Wassermanundermines three impor- • ing no recent academic experiences. do with competition for awards offered lege, as defined on pages 47 and 48 of the tant points, At the onset of our education most by Trinity College, per se, but my con- Handbook* is to be discontinued in order First, there is a large equalizing IDP students have a lot of "make up" cern does lie with ting fairness, the even or to preserve consistency between theODP gap between admission and grading work to dobecause we havenot done uneven grounds upon which students and IDP rules and requirements; and/or standards. Admission standards are any academic work in the last 5 to 10, are presently allowed to compete for these (3) students not in "good academic stand- simply a way to screen perspective sometimes 15 years. I hate to admit awards. As it exists, IDP allows its stu- ing" (enrolled in under 4.0 credits) must IDP students, but once admitted the how many timeslhave not spoken in dents to take up to ten years to graduate. be differentiated with respect to class .classroom becomes thegreat equaliz- class, feeling like a bumbling idiot This means an IDP student is eligible to rankings and eligibility for awards. This ing "power/' for the achievements of when surrounded by what I find are take as little as one or two credits per includes both IDP and ODP students. In anIDP student are subject to the same my clear thinking and very articulate semester without repercussions from the other words, students taking 2.0 credits a high standard of grading as the tradi- younger classmates. Having attend- college. However, 'traditional' or ODP semester are, in this manner, no longer tional undergraduate student. We ing a state university last year, I can (Ordinary Degree Program) students allowed to compete for valedictorian or are not given any preferential treat- tell you that it i s because of the excel- must take at least four credits a semester to Phi Beta Kappa even if their respective ment with respect to the grades we lence of Trinity's "traditional" stu- maintain a record of 'good academic GPA makes them qualified. earn, which means that the awards dent body that makes attendance at standing' as defined by the Handbook of I grant there are problems created are also received on an equal basis. this college so desirable over other Trinity College. This does not allow for with these policies, for example it could This raises my second point. educationalinstitutions. Itmaycome fair competition. be argued part (2) would make Trinity a Though I have not made an ob- as a surprise to y ou bu t it is the excel- Previously I argued for complete commuter school eliminating most dorm jective study, I find that there is no lence of our younger peers that pre- separation between IDP and ODP with residents and allowing anyone to gradu- difference between balancing a full sents the challenge for older students respect to awards, i.e., separate awards ate within ten years. This may or may course load and balancing "outside like myself. Please don't shut us out for students of each program. I no longer notbecorrect. However, if IDP students activities" such as a full time job and from the challenge offered by the believe this to be the correct solution to are presently allowed to receive the same family. Lamenting once to the IDP's wonder and exuberant beauty of compensate for the differences allowed awards and diplomas as "traditional" program director, Louise Fisher, we youth. While the body may say, between the programs. There should be ODP students then they must also follow spoke about this very point between "No!" In the mind we are kindred certain guidelines provided by the Col- the same guidelines and regulations, oth- "changing hats," as she called it, and spirits. lege to ensure fairness and respect for all erwise their awards and diplomas are the so-called "luxury" of being able students striving and competing for not the same and thus should be differ- to concentrate solely on school work. Sincerely, awards. entiated. Yes, it is a luxury that I look Cynthia Uthoff Therefore, I propose three different forward to next semester while ac- Phoenix, AZ. policies that can be combined, left sepa- Sincerely, rate, or deleted to best solve this prob- Paul Wasserman '95 Only 'Full-Time' Students Compared To 'Full-Time' Students For Honors BYANNEMARIEPEIL times significantly less. Therefore, why the distinction here, I feel that this elimi- My proposal is this: since no Opinion Writer not differentiate between those who take nates (or at least disguises) the seem- student's extracurricular activities con- a minimum of 4.0 credits and those who ingly offensive division between ODP tribute towards his GPA, stop using that In a letter to the editor of November do not? According to the College, this is ("ordinary" degree program) and IDP. as a basis for the argument that IDP 1st, Paul Wasserman called for "a differ- the difference between "full-time" and That being said, I would like to ad- students work harder or lead more entiation between IDP students and un- "part-time" students. dress some of the concerns which Ster- strenuous lives or that one person's A is dergraduate students withrespect to class To this, many would ask why there ling Vernon brought to light in a letter to more valuable than another. The plain rank and awards given by the College." is a need to differentiate at all. In all the editor in the November 8th issue of truth is that an A is an A is an A, and no The support he used for his argument honesty, I feel that there is a big differ- TheTripod. IthinkthatseveralofVernon's matter how rotten that may be (should was that traditional students who do not ence between 4 credits and 5 credits. But statements imply very misleading gen- grade inflation actually exist at this hal- maintain 4.0 credits per semester are put the College does not recognize this dis- eralizations of the ODP. For instance, lowed institution), that's the plain truth. on academic probation. I understand his tinction quite as clearly. Therefore, if the "IDP students by definition have many I would think, from all that I've read intention, but I do not feel that his pro- College already distinguishes between outside responsibilities which drain our about the IDP student appreciating the posal adequately addresses the heart of the two groups, "full-time" and "part- energy." Or perhaps, "[T]he reason that journey of education and the pleasure the problem. As I understand the prob- time," then obviously the College has this op tion is available (taking fewer than that he derives from such an undertak- lem (or perhaps the "issue"), students recognized some fundamental difference 4.0 credits) is because many IDP stu- ing, that the grade would not really make who are pursuing an academic load of between these two groups and to ask the dents lead excessively strenuous 'out- that big of a difference. Perhaps the IDP 4.0 credits or more are being compared College to separate them would not be a side' lives." student has misrepresented himself to to students who are pursuing less—some- difficult persuasive task. By establishing The obvious implications of these the College community. words is that ODP students do not have One other comment which I take Reprinted from the November 17,1989 issue of The Trinity Tripod "strenuous outside lives" and do not issue with, while not entirely related to have "many outside responsibilities the debate and does not contribute sig- IDP's Need Separate Honors Program which drain our energy." To be perfectly nificantly towards my analysis, is honest, it's sweeping generalizations like Vernon's "Doubters should walk in IDP To the Editor: do we intend to demean their efforts or those which drain our energy. shoes before claiming that the grass is imply that they are not worthy to re- With all due respect to the Vernon greener around the IDP building." In We are writing to express our ceive academic recognition. and IDP students, I would ask that essence, "Don't knock it until you've tried concernregarding the inclusion of IDP IDP students deserve credit where Vernon's own words be construed in it." This I've found to be a troubling students in the election process for credit is due—in a separate honor pro- such a fashion: "I must ask that IDP attitude with regard to most anything. department fellows and in determin- gram which reflects the distinct qual- students here at Trinity College think This has been made in reference to the ing class rank. We believe it is essen- ity of their studies. Regardless of about the traditional students more ra- IDP, various drugs, and other non-tradi- tially unfair to assess IDP students on whether the difficulties and challenges tionally and comprehensively." I think tional lifestyles. What this asserts is that the same basis as undergraduate stu- confronting IDP students are greater that this is more than appropriate con- there is no truth to critical thinking, and dents who are enrolled on a full-time or less than those of undergraduates, it sidering Vernon's previous words. The all that we can know with certainty is basis. is inappropriate to evaluate them on fact of the matter is that some of us work grounded in experience. If you haven't While full-time, undergraduate an equal basis. To do so renders an eight days a week, so to speak. We are, experienced it, you have no right to criti- students are required to complete nine injustice to the entire academic com- perhaps unfairly, compared on an aca- cize it. Does this then mean that I have to course credits in an academic year, munity. demic basis to other ODP students who go on a slaughtering spree in order to be IDP students,by definition, have more lead that mythical life of nothing but able to condemn (or praise) serial mur- discretion in selecting the intensity Sincerely, parties and academics all day long. der? I certainly hope not. and pace of their studies; the GPA and Denise Chicoine '90 Unplug the VCR, throw out your Please forgive the digression. The other academic achievements of the Linda Dipaolo '90 copies ofAnimal House and Revenge of the point that I am trying to establish is that two groups are simply not compa- Marie Dempsy '90 Nerds, and look at Trinity College for the College already distinguishes be- rable. Amy Kelly'90 what it is. The fact of the matter is, like tween "part-time" and "full-time" stu- We realize the many constraints Meg Watters '90 most other institutions, there are many dents. Thereforewhyarethetwogroups placed upon IDP students, who are Lisa Tomlinson '£0 people who work very hard, some who combined in the class rank? If there is typically working full-time and are Kristen Braatz '90 work less hard, and some who do as little already a noticeable distinction between often supporting families. In no way Lynn Frascione '90 work as possible. I'm certain that the the two courseloads, then shouldn't the same holds true for the IDP students. College be consistent with this? Page 4 OPINION THE TRINITY TRIPOD • November 15, 1994 ConnPIRG Students Respond To Sadik-Khan's Allegations "Only The Facts' ConriPIRG's Agenda Not Just Environment To the Editor: involved in statewide cam- To the Editor: is working on four campaigns: Finally, Environmental paigns and issues and brings Voter Registration, Green Cam- Action focuses on educating Karim Sadik-Khan's article that effort to this campus. Mr. This letter comes in re- pus, Hunger & Homelessness, people about and acting on in the issue of The Other Voice Sadik-Khan's assertions about sponse to Karim Sadik-Khan's and Environmental Action. Mr. local, national, and global en- that came out last Thursday is the role of a campus organizer front page article in last week's Sadik-Khan says, "they vironmental issues. an example of irresponsiblejour- reflect a very parochial attitude The Other Voice. Mr. Sadik- [ConnPIRG] lack a true focus." The answers Mr. Sadik- nalism. He grossly misrepre- about the issues that the group Khan's point was that there is I say ConnPIRG hit their focus Khan gives to the rest of his sented the facts about works on. They do not affect a strong need for an environ- right in the bull's eye. The inquiries are either wrong or ConnPIRG. He claims to have just Trinity's campus, they are mental group at Trinity, and PIRG's focus is public interest. not even provided at all. The done research on this article, but worldwide, national and state that "ConnPIRG is not up to This does not mean just Trinity "negative check off" which he as the chapter chair of problems. Therefore, it only the task." Through his bold Q students; It means all of those brings up is completely false. ConnPIRG on this campus, he makes sense that ConnPIRG has & A, Mr. Sadik-Khan seems to within the community. Obvi- It's just not true! In fact, never came and spoke to me an organizer here who is able to suggest he is the authoritative ously not everyone/everything ConnPIRG is the only group about any of the issues that he bridge the gap between Trinity's figure on the PIRGs. My ques- can be given attention to at once, funded by the student activity addressed in his article. I would community and the outside tion to him is, "Where did you but ConnPIRG has their focus fee, to offer a refund; so why think that it would be an excel- world. do your research?". divided up darn well right now. all the complaint? No one else lent way to find out just how Mr. Sadik-Khan's statement The article brings up ques- The Voter Registrationcam- offers your money back to you. students are involved in this thatConnPBRG is held to "lower tions concerning the funding paign, also a national PIRG cam- Yes, a campus coordinator is group. standards of accountability" is and spending of GonnPIRG, paign, centers on getting as necessary. Student members I will try to set the facts simply false. We are a different the necessity of a campus co- many people as possible, espe- of ConnPIRG can not answer straight hopefully once and for kind of group than any others ordinator, and, I quote, "Are cially the younger crowd in- the phone, or call senators to all about the way the ConnPIRG on campus. Our budget does they really an environmental volved in political issues and ask them to come and speak, is funded and what we do on not go through SGA because we group?" , the '94 vote. Is our future not or organize state-wide events. campus. Every two years, the hold ourselves directly account- First of all, ConnPIRG has important to us? They have classes to go to. Stu- student body votes to assess able to the student body every never claimed to be just an The Green Campus cam- dents can not be asked to run a themselves four dollars from the two years and because we are a environmental organization. paign is focusing right here on chapter of a state-wide group students activities fee to keep part of a statewide group. But Mr. Sadik-Khan is correct in theTrinity grounds. Issues such which is only a piece of an ConnPIRG's chapter on campus. we still meet with the budget one regard; the name says it as recycling, conserving energy entire national organization.. Unlike other groups on campus, committee every semester and all; "ConnPIRG" stands for the and water, and reducing waste, Finally Mr. Sadik-Khan this money is not allocated by present them with a breakdown Connecticut Public Interest are all touched on in an effort to complains of ConnPIRG try- SGA, therefore our budget does of the percentages of how the Research Group. There are make this campus as environ- ing to do too much at once: not go through SGA. ConnPIRG Trinity money is being spent, PIRGs in states all over the mentally sound as possible. "Hey, [ConnPIRG] pick one is the only student group that like every other group on cam- country. The focus of each of Lately, much progress has been problem and go with it." holds themselves directly ac- pus. There is no club on campus them is public interest. This made in an effort to get more ConnPIRG has four cam- countable to the student body. where the student body as a focus combines both a concern recycling on the entire campus. paignsnow andis doinga good The way we are funded is a whole can decide how the funds for protection of the environ- The Hunger & job on all of them. With Mr. democratic process. If a person are being spent. At most, SGA ment and a regard for current Homelessness campaign con- Sadik-Khan's erroneous and is not satisfied with what representatives do this. This is political issues. In today's centrates on those within the uninformative Q & A's, per- ConnPIRG is doing or doesn't again why every two years there world, the two interests are Hartford community who are haps he should choose one like the issues that we have been is a vote by the student body to not only becoming more and inneedof food and shelter. Here, complaint, and then go with working on, that person can get keep ConnPIRG on campus, more consequential, but are the PIRG is reaching outits arms that. his or her money back every which includes the way we are also becoming more and more in a courageous effort to help semester. If you don't like the funded. Throughout all of Mr. inseparable. , those who can not help them- Sincerely, job that The Other Voice is doing, Sadik-Khan's "knowledgeable" This semester, ConnPIRG selves. Chris Newton '97 can you get your money back descriptions of how ConnPIRG that went to them through the is funded he never once men- theeasiestforthiscarnpus. Other not have been passed without fortunate thing is that it is very student activities fee? No. tions the reaffirmation vote alternatives were discussed by the efforts of ConnPIRG's lob- difficult to do any work without ConnPIRG is funded this un- which is the most essential as- SGA last semester and it was byist and student activism. I hate paper. ConnPIRG would be very usual way because it is a part of pect of ConnPIRG's funding. decided that the refund option to burst Mr. Sadik-Khan's receptive to any ideas that Mr. a statewide group. The money It is true that ConnPIRG is was the most viable for this cam- bubble but GreenPeace has lob- Sadik-Khan has that would al- that is collected from Trinity and pus. How other campuses de- byists too. low us to publicize and work on from the other college chapters not just an environmental group. cide to fund their PIRG chapters issues without paper. The Other is then pooled together and split Why should it be? If ConnPIRG I hope I addressed all of the is really not a matter of concern Voice is supposed to offer an evenly between the different is known as an environmental falsities in Mr. Sadik-Khan's ar- group thenallitsaysisthatthose for Mr. Sadik-Khan. It is none of ticle—there were so many. I alternative voice. schools for different expenses. his business. There is no budget just for Trin- are the issues that ConnPIRG hope thatif anyone has any ques- That's wonderful, there is a ity because the breakdown of has done the best job in publiciz- Also, the college chapters tions about ConnPIRG that he place for that kind of publica- expenses happens at the state ing. The name says it all. The of PIRG have nothing to do with or she will stop by the office and tion. But another voice does not level. One of the advantages of group works for the public in- the citizen outreach part of the ask a student rather than jump- mean a false voice. I get the beingapartofastatewidegroup terest which includes register- organization. "Those door-to- ing to false conclusions. I have impression from not only this is that Trinity receives more ing voters, helping to dean up door interrupt you at dinner muchmore respect for someone article but from past articles as money than is sent out. The way the surrounding Hartford area people" have absolutely noth- who has honest criticisms of an well that Mr. Sadik-Khan is will- the money is allocated is de- in the annual Hunger Cleanup ing to do with this campus. The organization rather than report- ing to print anything, true or not cided on by a board of students and working in homeless shel- funding, the staff and the issues ing false information. The com- to get his name recognized, at from the different chapters ters. By offering a wide variety are an entirely separate part of ment about paper is just a ri- the expense of the rest of the across the state. of issues, the group gives stu- the organization. Again, diculous comment. ConnPIRG student body. dents that much more opportu- MassPIRG and ConnPIRG, al- uses only recycled paper and Mr. Sadik-Khan's assertion nity to get involved. though connected on national has tried in the past years to Sincerely, that the money goes off campus Mr. Sadik-Khan again for- issues, are run entirely sepa- make a concerted effort to re- Stephanie Bovee '96 is true. That is whatbeing a part got that the group is part of a rately. It is nothing short of duce, reuse and recycle. The un- ConnPIRG Chapter Chair of a statewide group is about. It statewide group. Trinity stu- irresponsible to confuse the stu- allows us to have resources that dents alone cannot change leg- dent body of the nature of we otherwise would not have islation or make much of a dif- Trinity's chapter of ConnPIRG. Something To Ponder such as a staff person for the ference in the environmental ef- It has nothing to do with either BY ANNEMARIE PEIL school who is able to devote all fort. But Trinity students work- MassPIRG or the canvass. Opinion Editor her time and energy to the is- ing with other college students The last issue I want to ad- sues that we work on on-cam- form across the state and across dress is that of a lobbyist. Yes, Considering thefrequency of complaints registered against pus. However, Mr. Sadik-Khan the nation can make a differ- we do have a lobbyist, Jim Lahey. ConnPIRG in the annals of Trinity's publications, perhaps the completely misrepresented the ence. The issues that we work Everybody should be so lucky time has come to focus our concerns. For instance, last year The nature of Anne Marie's job. She on are decided by a collective to have a person who can de- Tripod identified the amount of environmentally unsound waste is not here to "do the dirty work process involving more than just vote his time to working on leg- generated by ConnPIRG's practices, ConnPIRG claims that it's that the other students are to Trinity students, but represen- islative interests that they are not the environmental group on campus; it's simply a Public lazy to do." She serves as a link tatives from Trinity vote on the concerned about. Mr. Sadik- Interest Research Group. However, if the interest of the public is the environment (as it seems to be), shouldn't the group be between this chapter and the issues. Any student can propose Khan's statement that it is time consistent with the public's interest? wider statewide group. She an issue and take it to the state for "hands on environmental- serves as the glue that holds this board. ism, not speakers, petitions and If Trinity students are actually interested in the environ- chapter together. The students Mr. Sadik-Khan also con- votes" demonstrates ignorance ment, why not create a group within Trinity's gates by, of and for Trinity students? This would (1) terminate Trinity students' in ConnPIRG can decide to hire fuses the funding of this chapter on how change is accomplished. money going towards this logically inconsistent organization; or fire her based on her job per- with others. Where he came up It is important to act locally, and (2) bring the oversight of spending of student money back into formance. ConnPIRG pays her cleanup the surrounding area, with the idea of a negative check- student control {there was a time when ConnPIRG's budget, but one must not forget about so it can have a person here who off, I don't know. It has nothing Like every other student organization, was allocated through the legislation. The Buy-Recycled can devote her time to to do with this campus. The SGA—I can substantiate this); and (3) promote some degree of ConnPIRG's work. The students way each chapter is funded is bill in Connecticut is a good ex- local student activism. in the group have other obliga- decided by each chapter along ample. This bill requires all state "Think Globally, Act Locally." tions and the work that she does with PIRG. This chapter uses offices to purchase paper with Sounds familiar, doesn't it? is really a full time job. She is the refund system because it is recycled content. This bill would November 15,1994 • THE TRINITY TRIPOD OPINION Page 5 Science Majors Dispute Pomeroy's Claims Of 'Forced Dissection' 'Right Not To Dissect" Exists Check Facts Prior To Publication who do not wish to dissect, I would like To the Editor: From a member of Tlie Tripod to mention that as a freshman in 152 To the Editor: Staff I was informed that tSie over- I was not only offended by the ar- laboratory three years ago I opted ncttto My love for Trinity's science de- sight of Ms. Pomeroy's piece was a ticle entitled "Exercising Personal Choice perform dissections, letting my lab part- partments coupled wiHi my inrred- result of the fact that none of the and Threatening your Grades," butl was ner perform the procedures. As a Biol- ihly low tolerance tor incompetence editors are science majors, and there- also appalled that you would allow such ogy major, I have also taken upper level have inspired mo to write-in response lore they woro unable to see anything a poorly researched and obviously mis- Biology courses, Such as Animal Physi- to Whitney Pomeroy'sarlicli: concern- that stood out as wrong in her article. informed article to be printed in your ology, and have been excused from ing the Biology department's policy If I'm not mistaken, respectable pub- newspaper. watching dissections performed by teach- on dissection. Obviously animal lics lions, a 11 east check to see if a siory This response is in no way intended ing assistants. It should be mentioned righis is an important issue to Ms. is true before it is run, and most will to be an attack on Ms. Pomeroy's per- that opting mot to participate in these Pomeroy, bu t dMer reading her article even go to the trouble ot .is-king those sonal objections to animal testing but to dissections has never once threatened lam compelled to inform her that she quoted in the article if their though Is merely correct some of the falsehoods my grades, as can be seen by the fact that pursued Hie quickest route from in- were coir.ei.tiy represented. her article stated about the policies of the I am working towards graduating with formative news article to bird cage The fact that Tht: Tripod editors Biology Department. Honors in the major. Ms. Pomeroy is lining by using hei" unsubstantiated did not find fault in the us>e of a com- Ms. Pomeroy's article was written correct is saying that laboratory work for feelings to support an otherwise valid pletely ina n propiia te sourro to repre- as an objection to the fact that Biology 152 represents a third (150 points) of a concern. sent the biology department is ludi- 152 or 153 are now requirements for the student's grade. She fails to mention, In researching her article. Ms. crous. And the iact that this fallacy Psychology major. Her objections were however, that of those 150 points only 20 I'omeroy chose to use a psychology was [lublishE'cJ because none of the based on the fact that Biology is "the are from assignments dealing with dis- major taking introbiology,instead of editors hail enough integrity to ques- class my roommate takes where she has section. The laboratory exercises for the Mr. O'Donnell, the Laboratory Coor- iion i! is unforgivable. to dissect rats and other innocent ani- dissections are designed so that they can dinator hw the cowse, in her cover- At Ihe k-ost f think Ms. Pomeroy mals" and that "as of now there is not an be completed using diagrams and the lab age of Mil' biology side of the issue, •should prim A retraction of her ar- option in the Biology Department for notebook so that students' grades will lust boonise the psychology major ticle, and if she is as mncernecl uith those who choose not to dissect." She 1 nof be affected by a person's objection to was unaware of Trinity's policy, animal rijdits as slit. claims to be, 1 also claims that students who object to dissection. If Ms. Pomeroy had spoken (prohibiy because sh<> had no moral think she should torrecfly research dissection are faced with receiving a with Mr. O'Donnell, the Laboratory Co- objection to dissection and therefore her original idea. She will be ple lower or failing grade. ordinator for the course, she would have did not explore other options), Ms. at wh-it she finds. First, Ms. Pomeroy should reconsult learned that students who have strong 1'oiTUToy took IKT statement as gos- her roommate, because the Biology 152 personal or moral objections can be ex- pel. Although Ms. Pomeroy's igno- students perform dissections as part of cused from performing procedures and rance toward thebiology department Sincerely, two laboratories and rats are never used. that all graded work pertaining to dis- ;ind her failure to correclly research Students dissect preserved fetal pigs, and Juan f [ofinian '95 sections can be completed by perform- her story led to the creation of the these fetal pigs are obtained as a result of ing alternate assignments. Mcurnprien.ee article, Ihe eiliforidl staff is to blame; Founder, Women in Science the food Lndustry'sslaughteringprocess. I was not only offended by the fact for allowing the piece to run. and Engineering These fetal pigs have no other use and that Ms. Pomeroy wrote a biased and are not killed solely for the dissections, unsubstantiated view of the Trinity Biol- clear and thorough research as to stu- cause they are offensive to a certain group. and therefore are an optimal choice to be ogyDepartment,whichcouldtaintviews dents' grades and the possibilities of be- A well-rounded liberal arts education used as a way for studying biological of other uninformed students about the ing excused from dissections at other applies not only to the humanities, but to systems. study of Biology and other sciences at universities. If her facts were not correct the sciences as well. Ms. Pomeroy seems I would also like to mention here this college, but by the fact that she went about Trinity, how can I and other stu- to have forgotten that in her article. that thepicture accompanying the article on to generalize her opinions to Biology dents trust her assessment of the study of In closing, I would like to reiterate is not a good representation of dissec- classrooms across the country. Biology across the country? that the options that Ms. Pomeroy com- tions performed in Biology 152; the pic- Before she makes blanket statements In her article Ms. Pomeroy "Thanks plains are lacking ARE available in the ture taken from "Saving Animals: A such as "on the whole in most biology God" for steering her towards a Sociol- Biology Department, and with no threat Guide for College Students" represents a classrooms across the United States stu- ogy major rather than a Psychology ma- of a poor grade for exercising them. I vivisection; this type of dissection is not dents who object to dissections are faced jor. Perhaps as a Psychology major she also hope that in the future The Tripod performed by students in 152. with the possibility of receiving a lower would have realized not only the options will make sure its articles havebeen thor- In reply to the fact that the Biology or even failing grade as a result of their available at Trinity College when a course oughly researched and reflect the truth Department offers no option for students choice," Ms. Pomeroy should do some utilizes animals for study, but also the before being published, as they could importance of laboratory sciences. effect greatly how uninformed students EDITOR'S NOTE: MS. Pomeroy's article "Exercising Personal Choke & Threatening Your Asking a department that studies view Departments or programs offered Grades" incorrectly stated that there was not an option for students who wished not to living systems not to dissect in the intro- on campus. dissect Although there is no written policy regarding the matter, students who object to ductory course is similar to asking the dissection are able to take the class and lab without having their grades lowered. J.L.B. English Department to ban allbooks from Sincerely, a certain time period in literature be- E. M. Palucki '95 Towards Creating An Open Atmosphere For All Sexual Orientations To the Editor: orientation but, lowering his voice and featured a gay couple, where everyone AND if we get harassed it's our problem looking around, he warned me to be around you, at work at school, at the AND if we get attacked we provoked it This letter is in response to the re- careful, this was "not Wesleyan." bars, were gay, and talked about their AND if we raise our voices we're flaunt- cent chalk work at Trinity and the ensu- That weekend, I thought long and relationships constantly. And asked ing ourselves ing discussion. As one of a handful of out hard about whether or not I should be about yours. Would you feel comfort- AND if we enjoy sex we're perverts gays and lesbians on campus, I feel it's out at Trinity. I finally decided it was able? Or is it possible that with your AND if we have AIDS we deserve it time to speak out. I am a new IDP stu- worth the risk for several reasons. First, abnormal heterosexual identity you AND if we march with pride we're re- dent this fall, having transferred in from I've never lived "in the closet." I came would feel out of place, uncomfortable, cruiting children Manchester Community Technical Col- out only two years ago after 17 years of wishing you could hide. Wouldn't you AND if we want or have children we're lege. At MCTCI was active in resurrect- marriage. I wasn't sure I had the energy wonder if there was something seriously unfit parents ing the gay and lesbian student organi- that living a double life required. Sec- wrong with you because you had these AND if we stand up for our rights we're zation. Although in some ways it may be ondly, I felt that being an IDP student kinds of feelings? Could it be possible overstepping our boundaries comparing apples and oranges, I can't had distinct advantages. Traditional that there were others of your kind out AND because we are forced constantly help but feel the irony in the fact that a undergrads have to live in the dorm, there? But if so, how would you find to question our own worth as hu- very low cost, state-funded associate's possibly next to or rooming with some- them? After all, it's not something you man beings degree conferring school has a richness one who could be homophobic. I'd be wear on your forehead. AND if we don't have a relationship of diversity and an atmosphere of free- afraid in that situation, too. I, on the If you took the dangerous step of with a person of the opposite sex we dom that Trinity has yet to attain. other hand, get to go home to the suburbs confiding in some of the gay people haven't given it a chance During my interview for the IDP every night. I have the option of not around you, you might be asked ques- AND if we have a relationship with some- program, I was asked whether I thought revealing my home phone and address tions like "What do you think caused one of the same sex it is not recog- I would be comfortable on campus (as an in the directory, and for this reason, have your heterosexuality? Isn't it possible nized out lesbian). My response was that I not. that this is just a phase you'll grow out AND we are told our love is not "real" would be comfortable, but I might make A recent letter in The Otfter Voice of? Why must you insist on being so AND if we come out of the closet we're other uncomfortable by forcing them to states that the writer felt EROS engaged obvious? Can't you just be who you are just going through a phase face their own homophobia. That inter- in overkill with the chalk drawings. In and keep quiet about it? I'm sure all you AND because gay and lesbian history is view was my first warning that Trinity response to this, I'd Eke you, for just a need is a good gay lover." Facing those virtually absent from literature might not have the open atmosphere I moment, to imagine yourselves trans- types of reactions, you would soon learn AND because homophobia is sanctioned was used to. Then, on our campus tour, ported to a world of opposites, where, to keep your mouth shut and seek out by the Supreme Court I looked up Trinity's infamous entry in like a photo negative, black is white and others "of your own kind." AND for lots and lots of other reasons... the book Tlie Gay and Lesbian Student's gay is straight. Imagine that when you And so, for this and the following I AM PART OF THE GAY AND LES- Gwi&bySherrillandHardesry. Thefinal went to the supermarket, all the head- reasons, I am out, I am a student at Trin- BIAN CIVIL RIGHTS MOVE- incident occurred on my first day of lines on the magazines screamed mes- ity, and I am here to stay. MENT." classes, when I ran into another IDP stu- sages like "How to tell when she's leav- "Because gay men and lesbians are (Courtesy Dan Kaufman Graphics, 1992) dent I had met at orientation. This was ing you for another woman!" or "Butch, discriminated against in housing and his third year here, and we spent some femme, or androgyny, how to tell what's employment, Sincerely, time talking. Sensing his openness, I right for you!" Imagine a world where AND because how we act is more impor- Leslie M. Greene came out to him. He was fine with my every advertisement showing a couple tant than who we are IDP'97 Page 6 NEWS THE TRINITY TRIPOD - November 15,1994 Committee Convenes To Discuss Students'Concerns BY CAROLINE MAGUIKE relations, dorm councils, student course expressed a need for more student input evaluate and address the issues raised by Announcements Editor evaluations, student awareness of com- into the issues of student life on campus the recent evaluation written in the Gay munity opportunities, and issues con- so the committee is making an effort to and Lesbian Guide to Colleges, which cited The faculty and administration are cerning student representation in col- rejuvenate its activity on campus. Trinity as having an intolerant atmo- making a concerted effort to respond to lege decision. The future agenda of the Commit- sphere toward Gay and Lesbian issues. students' discontent regarding student Winer stated, "1 thought in hearing tee of College Affairs includes a stronger The committee will attempt to analyze life, as well as feelings that the student students ask for more student represen- emphasis on and further analysis of the and take steps toward improving the body lacks a voice in campus issues. tation on committees, I would reestab- student class/ teacher evaluations. They atmosphere at Trinity for homosexual Therefore, they have reinstated the Com- lish the committee." hope to bring back the publication of a students while raising the awareness mittee for College Affairs. The Committee for College Affairs formal booklet put out by the Student among heterosexual students. On November 2,1994, the commit- consists of four members of the faculty, Government Association that evaluates The committee will reconvene on tee reconvened with six professors and four students and one representative all faculty members, rates their classes the sixteenth of November and a chair Dean Winer in attendance. The commit- from the Dean of Student's office. The and gives a general analysis of the atmo- will be elected to help steer the commit- tee discussed a variety of topics related Committee of College Affairs has been sphere of each professor's class room. tee and to focus the group on what issues to recently voiced student concerns. less involved in student life for the past The committee will also begin to they plan to address this year. According to David Winer, Dean of few years, though it was previously very Students, they discussed faculty/student active on campus. Of late, students have New Convenience Store Residents Evacuate High Rise continued from page I ample. She said "I always contemplate Opens In Mather Basement Students need to be reminded that not getting out of bed. But my room- (oniinued frran page I eliminating the need for students tn po when a fire alarm is pulled, they should mates and I help each other wake up and the begin rung of Octolwbu I took longer to convenient? stores off caiupiii," evacuate immediately. However, due to get down the seven flights." than expected, said Brown, due to con- Brown commented. over seventy false fire alarms since Janu- Students who do not immediately struelion.-ind the iinfamiliarity with con- She said it was also gratifying 10 ary of 1994, many do not. evacuate are subject to a fine if they are venienrn store organization. have the administration provide the Senior Sanny Burnham is one ex- found in the rooms post alarm. She added th.it Marriott employ- funding that made Hie store a possible ees have been extremi'ly helpful in sup- goal. plying list1? of disli ibutors, advising in "We, Mather Hall, had a zero per- the purchase of goods, and in their lend- cent increase in our budget this year Campus Safety Raises ing ot two refrigerators and a frivzer. which was going to make the store an "We're excited about this project impossibility. The funding provided because it fills an immediate need of the by the administration made it happen Funds For United Way students and will increase balety by this year." BY CINDY DARLING Hartford area. News Editor According to Liz Johnson, Assistant Director of Campus Safety, the majority For the past month, Campus Safety of the money raised at Trinity comes has been fundraising for the United Way through employee payroll deductions, Combined Health Appeal as part of a as well as direct contributions. nationwide effort. Last year, Trinity raised $20,000. As Of late, they have been holding a of Friday, November 11, the total amount raffle for students and faculty awarding of money raised through pledge forms prizes of value. was about $16,000. They raised over $15,000 from do- Last week, as a final phase of nations and contributions, and pulled in fundraising, Campus Safety held a cam- some extra money from a raffle. pus wide raffle. Each ticket cost fifty The United Way is a national orga- cents and prizes included a car alarm, nization which serves as an umbrella to tickets for the Bushnell, $25 in munch non-profit organizations. Each state, and money, and bookstore gift certificates. the various subdivisions within each According to Johnson, the raffle was state, have one main company in the just a fun way of bringing in some extra area, which then goes to local groups to money. Johnson stated that she is pleased gain support. 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Manager Owner Black Apple Disk Wallet $6.00 $7.50 10% Discount to Trinity Students and Faculty with ID Black nylon wallet holds eight disks and makes a fashion statement, too. White Disk Box $2.50 $3.50 Transportation Back & Forth-Towing Services Holds ten disks and compliments any decor. Foreign and Domestic Auto Repairs Prompt Service Come check out our Warehouse 30 Years in the Area We Work on Most Trinity College Vehicles Specials on New Macs! We Are Reputable and Stand Behind Our Work ^ MCEC Building • Room 115 100% Guaranteed Hours : Monday - Eriday 930 AM to 4:00 PM Phone:(203)297-2007 67 1/2 Madison St. Authorized Fax:(203)297-2569 (Off Broad Street) Service Provider E-mail: CStore@maiLirtacolLedu 247-3493 November 15,1994 • THE TRINITY TRIPOD NEWS Page 7 History Of Permanent Seats In SGA Examined BY ANNEMARIE PEIL Council Representative, and passed 13-0-7. "There were no avoided setting a precedent for who did not live in the dormito- Opinion Editor Chairman of the Senate. "The dissenting votes with the pres- interest group representation." ries. President, Vice-President, and ence of blacks at the meeting," [Italics added] The IDP Seat. When the Minority Coali- Treasurer will all be elected to a reported The Tripod. Thus, what has become Several years transpired tion first approached the Stu- one year term in February on a The Tripod continued to re- known as the PAA seat was not and the senate evolved consid- dent Government Association ticket and at-large. The Secre- port, "Senator Steven H. Keeney established for any particular erably, while still maintaining a senate with their proposal for tary will simply be appointed '71 saidthatgranringspecialrep- interest group, per se, but sim- government based upon dormi- the establishment of permanent by the Council. resentation to blacks pointed to ply to have each senator repre- tory representation. In 1973, the minority seats on SGA, several The JA and TCC represen- the larger issue of conflict in senting a well-defined constitu- Alternative Degree Program students commented that the tatives will be elected from their representation of special inter- ency of 45 to 50 people. As one was established, which was later precedent has already been set respective groups and the Chair- est groups inherentin dorm con- student put it, the senate be- renamed the Individualized De- thatminorities are granted spe- man of the Senate will be elected stituencies. He proposed a mo- came "participatory democ- gree Program (IDP). cial status on SGA. from the Senate." tion that women be represented racy." In December 1984, a seat One of the questions which Also noted was that the was added to the student gov- loomed over this entire debate President of the Executive Com- The Senate acted intelligently when it recog- ernment for the IDP. The reason was whether the precedent of mittee would not be a member behind the addition of the IDP designating special interest of the senate nor preside over nized black students as a potential residence seat was that IDP students are seats actually had been estab- senatemeetings;instead,hewas allowed up to ten years to gradu- lished and why. to serve as a liaison between constituency, and not as a special interest ate and may not be included in History Of The Pan-African students, the administration, group. —Tripod Editorial (9/30/69) the "traditional" freshmen, Alliance Seat. and the faculty. sophomore, junior and senior In September of 1969, the The editorial in the same in the same manner as the blacks. The IFC Seat classes. Trinity College Senate wrestled issue praised the motion: •"Dor- "Gerard W. Bartlett '70 dis- Candidates attained nomi- Change In Structure. with its fair representation of mitories would have their own agreed. 'Black students are a nations for becoming senators The idea of representation the student body. In the Sena- representatives. It would be very special case,' he said and through their fraternities and the according to a particular con- tors' minds, the group was un- easy for senators to assess stu- added that they should not be social organizations in the stituency motivated the creation able to adequately representthe dent opinion and for the con- confused with other interest 1950's. Inthel960'sandintothe of these seats, as they would wishes of the student body. stituents to assess the perfor- groups." 1970's, a strong independent otherwise not be represented by Abolition was imminent. The mance of the senators. Most It should also be noted that movement surfaced which ar- strict representation of the dor- one obstruction was that quo- importantly, the senate would eight senators within those two gued against the discrimination mitories. Through the evolu- rum was difficult to muster in be confident it is acting the way weeks had resigned. of those who chose not to be- tion of the student government, order to vote for abolition. the students want it to act." Several senators argued come Greek. elections became less dormitory- A proposal was made that On September 14th, the that the "black constituency" Thus, the senate constitu- based. In the early 1990's the the Trinity College Senate be motion that restructured the ex- amendment was unconstitu- tion was changed such that clause of the SGA constitution changed such that senators ecutive committee passed, but tional. According to the senate nominations no longer came which stated that representation would represent according to despite great intentions, the constitution, one week's prior from within these groups but was based upon every 100 stu- dormitory constituency. motion for dormitory represen- notice was necessary as well as from the dormitories. dents was deleted. Twenty-six students tation failed 12-14-1. Critics of two-thirds senate approval. However, as the senate In October of 1994, the SGA would then be dormitory rep- the amendment stated that However, President David soon found, this discriminated added six new seats: Asian Stu- resentatives, three would be people should not be made sena- Steuber '70, declared that the against those who chose not to dent Alliance, Encouraging Re- elected at-large from each of tors based upon where they hap- amendment was passed. live in the dormitories, but in spect Of Sexualities, Hillel, In- the rising sophomore, junior, pen to live. For the next senate The Tripod in its editorial the fraternity houses. The Inter- dian Cultural Society, La Voz and senior classes, for a total of meeting, the amendment was wrote, "The Senate acted intelli- Fraternity Council was a recog- Latino, and Trinity College Black thirty-five representatives. The changed such that students did gently when it recognized black nizable pro-fraternity group that Women's Organization. The September 12, 1969 Tripod re- not have to reside within the "students as a potential residence would be able to adequately rep- addition of these seats was justi- ported that the change might constituency which they chose constituency, and not as a special resent the needs and desires of fied by the precedent which had. counter "the major problems to represent. interest group. Not only was call- the Greek constituency. Hence, "already been set" which al- with communication and feed- Then, on the following Sun- ing for a black dormitory worth- the IFC was granted a seat to lowed for special interest seats back." day (September 28th), the sen- while in itself, but the Senators represent those Greek students to be represented in SGA. Additionally, the proposal ate approved the new motion called for the creation of a strong and also granted separate rep- executive committee, which resentatives for black students would be composed of seven at the request of tine Trinity Coa- KAPLAN TEST PREP members: President, Vice- lition of Blacks. The rationale IS OFFERING President, Treasurer, Secretary, for this separate representative Junior Advisor Representative was "to insure two black repre- GLASSES AT TRINITY (comparable to the current RA/ sentatives until ihe black dorm RC program), Trinity College was established." This morion L.S.A.T. for the June 12, 1995 exam Section Test I Logics] Logical Reading Logic Test Test Logic Test Review Reasoning Reaspning Comp Games 1 2 Review Games 2 3 Kappa Hosts Fun Run I 2 & Writing LSAT 4/4 4/6 4/11 4/13 4/18 4/20 4/25 4/27 5/2 5/4 continued from page 1 TRINITY Tues Thurs Tues Thurs Thurs Thurs Tues Thurs Tues Thurs Kappa, said, "it was really fun 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm The crew team received the seeing people get exited to help, participation award and John out at the race and with the inter- O'Hara was the winner of the val house and the spirit with G.R.E. for the April 8. 1995 exam race. which those who participated Section Test Reading Malh Algebra Logic Wort Logic Geometry Test Review emerged from the starring line 1 * Comp Intro Games 1 Problems Games 2 & "2 The day was deemed a suc- & Verbal & Graphs Reasoning cess. Meghan Riley, a senior was nice to see." 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Meet representatives from our underwriting department CALL 1-800-KAP-TEST and hear about our underwriting training program and TO ENROLL the exciting career opportunities at Cigrta Healthcare!!! Success is our incentive... As well as our reward Page 8 NEWS THE TRINITY TRIPOD • November 15, 1994 Sexual Assault Counselors Join Trinity Community BY CAROLINE MAGUIRE people. I could be effective. Reading Announcements Editor material will not make anyone into a soothing persona. Your innate traits are Recently, the Sexual Assault Peer simply fine tuned by the program," said Counselors made the decision to include Stich. male counselors into their program. The The Sexual Assault Counselors are a addition of men to the Sexual Assault group of trained volunteers who are avail- Peer Counselors is a move toward aiding able to talk to both the victims, friends men who are also effected by rape. The and other people dose to sexual assault sexual assault Counselors are seeking to victims. The counselors are also avail- increase the resources available to those able to talk to men and women who may who are effected by incidences of sexual have questions about their own sexual The counselors are also available to talk to men and women who may have questions about their own sexual behavior and the often hazy area of mutual consent. assault and to improve their own ability behavior and the often hazy area of mu- to handle the emotional repercussions of tual consent. The Sexual Assault Coun- sexual assault. selors serve to educate the community The two new male counselors, Ben about rape and sexual behavior. Eve Stich '96 and David Lack '95, were cho- Eden, Advisor to the Sexual Assault Peer sen based on their interest, background Counselors, stated, "As the idea is to Ben Stich is one of the new male Sexual Assault Counselors. AUCEYAMADA in this area and a particular ability to change the atmosphere on campus, and be effective." playing which helps give insight into openly discuss these issues. "I feel that I to educate women and men, we thought The new male counselors will un- appropriate responses to issues they may am trained, someone who is good with that having male peer counselors could dergo training with the other Sexual As- have to address. The series of workshops, which are held by Eden and outside pro- "It is not our duty to make fessionals, help to prepare them for the situations they might encounter. judgments because every Lack stated that the counselors serve situation is different. We to be objective listeners. "It is not our duty to make judgments because every are a facilitator, a way to situation is different. We are a facilitator, enable people to discuss a way to enable people to discuss is- sues." issues." —Dave Lack '95 Eve Eden has bi-weekly meetings -. .'t * -.1- with the counselors to discuss the cases sault Counselors. The concern that the they are faced with and to assure that student volunteers are not equipped with they are handling the situations appro- the resources to help the victims of sexual priately. assault was dispelled by Stich, as he said, The two new male counselors are "We have to go into this knowing that we still unsure as to what role they will play, are no t trained professionals." The coun- and how much they will be used as re- selors are a resource, which serves to be sources by victims of sexual assault. Their les^intimidatingthanprofessional coun- hope is to become a resource for the male seling for students who may be too em- perspective of sexual assault, to act as an barrassed to speak to adults about their Dave Lack is one of the new Sexual Assault Counselors. AUCEYAMADA educating voice to the community and to fears, anger and personal conduct. help men whose female friends and rela- Freshman/Faculty Dinners The counselors train through role tives are victims of sexual assault. College Pro, Welcome New Students Home Painters BY SYLVESTER CHEN well as their faculty members better. News Writer The Jones dorm dinner had a par- ticular Jazz theme. Dave Mott '96 and Own Your Own Business! The Freshmen class attended a se- Jason Pienkowski '95 were asked to play ries of dorm dinners with their deans sax and drum at the reception. All stu- Gain marketable skills while running and professors between October 25 th and dents and faculty had name tags. November 9th in Hamlin Hall. At each table, there was a question your own business this summer. Great experience for all businesses: According to Nicole Tateosian, '96, the purpose of these accounting, management, dinners was to "increase student, faculty interactions and economics majors. outside of the classroom. " Erin Blakeley '98 called this "a Call 1-800-346-4649 formal chance to let students to get to know each other." for more information today! These dinners were organized by from "The Book of Questions" as a con- the Office of Residential Life in conjunc- versation starter. All of these devices tion with the Faculty Associate Program were aimed at facilitating faculty and which is sponsored by the Dean of Stu- student interaction.' dents and Dean of Faculty. The dinners were catered by Medical Research Pays Off This is the third year the Freshmen Marriott. The turnout for these dinners was excellent. The estimates on the Medical research is very rewarding. dorm dinners were held. Through dorm By participating in a clinical trial, not only can you help councils the students invited the faculty numbers of students who attended ac- make a difference in medicine, and the deans. cording to the Community Coordinators but you will be compensated for your time. Starting in the spring of 1995, two to ranged from 85% to 90%. Taking into The Hartford Center for Clinical Research has been a leader in the three faculty members will be assigned account that some athletes' practices con- field of research for over a decade, and is in need of your helpl to every dorm. The Freshman dorm coun- flict with the dinner, the turnout was cils will interact with these faculty mem- excellent. Males Ages 18-40 bers to organize events and activities. Pat McGrann '98 said that the din- According to Nicole Tateosian, '96, ners "increase the bonding among the You may be eligible to participate in our current anti-nausea study the purpose of these dinners was to students and between students and fac- if you are healthy: and taking NO medications. The study involves two "increase student/ faculty interactions ulties." (2) outpatient visits and a 24 hour inpatient stay. outside of the classroom." Beth Piro '96, Community Coordi- Erin Blakeley '98 called this "a 'for- nator for Jones, said that the dinners were $150.00 Compensation mal' chance to let students get to know "a great time... with great conversation." each other." Professor of Arts Michael Mahoney Other restrictions apply. Call for more information. Both students and faculty found this described it as "stimulating." 1-800-234-4:388 or 724-0590 experience to be very comfortable and Professor of Philosophy Dan Lloyd The Hartford Center for Clinical Research enjoyable. Many agreed that the pro- said, "These are good examples of social "Dedicated to the Advancement of Quality Medicine" gram has achieved its objective of help- interactions that the campus could use ing freshmen to get tokno w each other as more of." November 15,1994 • THE TRINITY TRIPOD METRO-HARTFORD Page 9 Restaurant Revievir: A Taste Of Greek Food At Tapa's BY VIVIAN HOLTZMAN & after would be good. WRONG! Tapas' PAUL WASSERMAN tapas are only marginally better than Metro-Hartford Writers Mather food. What a tapas is, for those of you who don't know, is a Greek pizza. Paul: This little Greek fiesta is a great But, we should really leave pizza to the midway rest-stop on your trek to the New Yorkers, 'cause Greek pizza doesn't mall. Ourwaitress,Julie,askedifwehad cutit. The chicken was undercooked and reservations. It's my personal opinion fatty. And the crust was stale and taste- that all people are a little reserved on a less. I was pretty surprised, since the blind date. MyfirstimpressionofTapa's appetizers were phenomenal. Fortu- was a bit claustrophobic. We were seated nately, Paul's entree was fantastic, and near the front window in full view of all he shared a little bit of it with me. But, I passers by and thirty inches away from eat like a bird, so... the, oh so beautiful, bright blue neon Paul: Yeah, a Pterodactyl. I don't "Tapa's" sign (thankgoodnessIjusthap- see how Vivian could even form an opin- pened to bring my saxophone so I could ion on her Tapas seeing as how she scarfed partake in a 50's recreation of cliche cool- down my entire dish while barely touch- ness: playing sax, neon light, window ing her own. sill, and city street...) Vivian: Thank you, Paul. Anyway, Vivian: What a dork. I wouldn't judge Tapas by their tapas Paul: Anyway, we both, at Julie's because the rest of their food is well Vivian Holtzman '95 and Paul Wasserman '95. AUCEY/VHAOA request, started off with the famous Greek prepared and well presented. Paul or- salads. I kid you not when I say, Plato dered a plate of humus with pita bread, Paul: The kitchen was neat. They ate the free meal, and I'd really like to and Aristotle never had it so good. it was beautifully laid out, and the hu- showed me how they make Gyros (pro- thank the Tripod, but maybe you should Vivian: All right Paul, shhh! After mus was scrumptious. nounced YEE-ros for us lay people), screen the applicants from now on. the Greek salad, we anxiously awaited Paul: I wouldn't know, since Vivian Souvlaki, Menarestocky, Icantsky, and Despite Paul's little outbursts, his our entrees. Our cruise director... I mean ate that too. Spiros. It was a dream come true., the impromptu saxophone playing, his fre- waitress Julie, brought out our entrees Vivian: Shut up, Paul. Overall, I lights, the sweat, the emotion, the action, quent gastrointestinal outbursts, and his immediately after she cleared our appe- would say that Tapas is a comfortable, we all bonded that day... this rag-tag trip to the kitchen, I managed to enjoy tizers. Paul ordered this spinach dish reasonably priced restaurant. The staff group didn't know what they were in for myself. Julie was a great waitress. She wrapped in a crispy light shell. I ordered was really patient with Paul, and they until that mortar shell smacked down even called me over at the end of dinner the chicken tapas (we were, after all at even let him see the kitchen when he forty clicks away from the enemy boarder, to make sure I'd be all right. Thanks Tapas). Now, one would think that the asked nicely. I would definitely go back we were stuck., stranded without- Jules! Overall I would give Tapas an 8 dish which you name your restaurant there sometime... just not with Paul. Vivian: ENOUGH! I really appreci- out of 10. The Road To Wellville: More Than Just Crap BY LAURA DUNLEAVY & potatoes) and as a result George has what amusing. I think it was more the KIRSTEN HOEHN strayed from home living a life quite absurdity of the movie then the comical Metro-Hartford Writers opposite his father's. Carvey's character aspects that made me laugh. is so dirty and disgusting that I could I'd recommended this movie if Kirsten: The Road To Wellville in- barely tell it was him. While he doesn't you're looking for something that re- volves, interestingly enough, a doctor's have too many scenes, his character was quires no thought- there doesn't really interest in human excrements. The doc- highly entertaining. seem to be any point. While I'm not sure tor, played by Anthony Hopkins, has Road to Wellville was unlike any I'd recommend bringing a date to this opened a sanitarium designed to help random. I never thought I'd see a movie movie I have seen. While there were one, if your looking for something un- the millions of Americans with their in- about crapping, but that sums up The definitely points where I thought that it conventional, Road to Wellville would cer- digestion and related problems. Road to Wellville. The whole movie was was dragging along, I did find it some- tainly fit the description. This movie depicts hundreds of his so bizarre that I kind of enjoyed it. The patients trying to control their humanly Battlecreek Sanitarium is like a health desires and live under his rules and ad- spa gone wild. The inhabitants of this Republican Tide Affects CT vice. As one could imagine sex, which is getaway are some of the strangest char- prohibited by the "good" doctor remains acters I've seen in a film. BY K, MICHAEL DERBY recount Four of the seats had been on all of their minds and many satisfy Dr. Kellogg, played by Anthony Metro-Hartford Writers deemed safe and there were no sur- themselves in one way or another. Hopkins, is the man obsessed with living prises there. The Fifth District seat was There are many hysterical parts to a healthy life- no meat, no sex and a lot of The Republican tide that prevailed retained by Rep. Gary Franks in a very this movie; in fact, the entire idea is rather enemas. Throughout the sanatorium across the nation in 1994 struck in Con- close race. However the Second District amusing. The actors cast in the various there are banners praising the powers of necticut as well and propelled the first race could be the closest in U.S. History. roles do their part and add tremendously a good crap- "clean bowels are the key to G.O.P. candidate in 24 years to the SamGedejenson, the Democraticincum- to the overall effect. a healthy life" is just one of the many. governor'smansionJohnRowlandwon bent in a heavily Republican district, Dana Carvey plays the doctor's dis- Kellogg is set on living a long life and 36% of the vote, a 3% lead over Demo- appears to have beaten G.O.P. candi- obedient son who has grown up to be believes that lots of defecation is the way cratic challenger Bill Curry- The A Con- date Ed Munster by two votes. A re- somewhat mentally disabled due to his to go. Hopkins does an excellent job necticut Party Lt. Gov. Eunice S. Groark count has been ordered and the result strict upbringing. He fits into the role of playing this "mad scientist". This role is captured 19% of the vote, only a point should be known later this week. a drunk, crazy man and picks up the extremely different from the more seri- short of the 20% needed to have her In the state cabinetraces, the Demo- excitement level when things begin to ous characters we've seen Hopkins play group maintain its status as a major crats took all the seats but one. Republi- get monotonous. Matthew Broderick but he still pulls it off perfectly. party. Independence Party candidate can Chris Burnham defeated Joe Suggs and Bridget Fonda are the married couple Bridget Fonda and Matthew TomScottwonll%ofihe vote. Rowland for the position of State Treasurer. At- who are able to pick up the pieces of their Broderick play Eleanor and Will also has a Republican State Senate to torney General Richard Blumenihai re- marriage through the discovery that lust Lightbody. They come to the sanitarium work with as well. Curry had made tained his sea t; Nancy Wymatt has filled and passion are acceptable. Both actors in hopes of restoring their crumbling grea tprogressby cutting into Row! and's the role of state comptroller that Curry provide a strong performance that is ex- marriage. Matthew Broderick is amus- lead over the last month of the cam- vacated; and, in another race that will tremely convincing. ing as the husband who is basically im- paign however the Democrat was seri- have a recount, Miles Rappaport has Even though, this movie contained prisoned in the Sanitarium once Dr. ously hurtby Groark's candidacy. Curry apparently beaten Andrea Scott to be- both an excellent cast and a good overall Kellogg diagnoses him as not well. He is had attempted to mobilize women vot- come the Secretary of the State. concept; I didn't find myself laughing forced to follow a rigorous schedule and ers to his cause but he could not do An unresolved issue on the mind throughout the showing. I certainly did is put in contraptions that resemble me- enough to defeat Rowland. of many Connecticut voters is the future not get bored - the sheer shock value of a dieval torture devices in order to ensure However, the Republican tide did of current Governor Lowell Weicker. 300-pound naked women, Matthew? increased defecation. Bridget Fonda does not effect the U.S. Senate race in Con- Weicker served in the Senate as a mav- Broderick crapping in a dish for a whole an equally impressive job as the wife, necticut. Sen. Joseph L Lieberman de- erick Republican who lost his seat to array of doctors and nurses, and enemas Eleanor. While I found her somewhat feated Dr. Jerry Labriola in a landslide, Lieberman in 1988. Two years later he of yogurt; are enough to keep anyone's boring in the beginning, her character lieberman defeated his G.O.P. foe by a created a third party, the ACP that undivided attention. seems to go through a complete person- 2 to 1 margin. Lieberman used signs Groark belongs to, and became the gov- The themes in the movie are over- ality change; which makes her more in- and television ads thatignoredLabriola ernor. played- more elements needed to be teresting and entertaining which allows and highlighted the incumbent's con- While Weicker stresses thathe will added or the length of the movie short- tor a very bizarre ending. cerns for his next term. Lieberman titled be goingintobusirtess or teaching, there ened. There is a limit to the number of Other notable performances were himself "a senator to believe in" and the are rumors that he is considering a run crap and masturbation scenes that canbe given by John Cusack and Dana Carvey. state of Connecticut agreed with him. for the Presidency in 1.996 under the funny. Tiie Road To Wellville is one of the Cusack plays Charles Ooning, who's in- Labriola's underfinanced campaign at- banner of the Independence Party (no most unusual movies I have ever scene vested all his aunt's money into opening tacked Lieberman as a servant to the relation to the same party Scott belongs and I recommend it mainly for that rea- a cereal factory to rival Kellogg's. Carvey special interests and attempted to con- to). There is also talk that Weicker will son. You will definitely laugh as well as plays George Kellogg, Dr. Kellogg's es- nect the senator to Bill Clinton. accept the presidency of a local school- appreciate the talent of this wonderful tranged son. Since childhood, George Of Connecticut's six IIS House like Wesleyan of Trinity. Wherever cast. and his father have never been able to get seats, five have been keptby the incum- Weicker ends up, the nutmeg state will Laura: This movie was completely along (George only wanted meat and bents; while, one has been forced into a always be present. " Page 10 ARTS THE TRINITY TRIPOD • November 15, 1994 Amy Kunen's A Children's Story Deserves An 'A' BY MATTHEW HENRY room. The players were primarily rep- students by having them recite the Pledge larly entertaining. As a military career Arts Writer resenting grade-schoolers of six or seven of Allegiance. When her students cannot man, his matter of fact attitude toward years old. Will McCormack Qohnny), give a clear definition of the meaning of inflictingpain was cold and almost fright- On Friday and Saturday night, Amy Kelly Kerrigan (Mary), Josh Weistein the words, she urges them to cut the ening. Weistein'sperformance was made Kunert presented her thesis project, an (Robert), and Leah Kalayjian (Sandra) American Flag into pieces. evenmoreentertainingbyhis child char- adaptation of James Clavel's A Children's played the roles of the children, while The students are then urged to pray, acter, which had the audience laughing Story. The performance, heavily im- Vivian Holtzman played teacher Mrs. specifically for candy. When the stu- for most of the piece. mersed in psychological themes, was Worden. The audience is made to feel dents find there is no candy, they are Kelly Kerrigan was also amusing as reminiscent of 1984. that the children are close to their teacher, urged to address their prayers to 'Our the talkative student Mary. In her role as Heidi Rieger opens the piece as a but at the same time, there is an eery Leader,' rather than to God. As the stu- a lab participant, she gave a response researcher from Yale University, asking relationship between them. This is made dents renew their prayers, Rieger places that most of the audience can identify a piece of candy on each students desk. with, stating that she felt terrible about In a post-war scenario, the state has taken over the She is discovered by McCormack, who administering the shocks, but that she quickly tells his classmates of the trick. felt she had no choice. Leah Kalayjian schools, and children are about to undergo a reeducation Reiger uses this to her advantage, prais- questioned the legality of continuing if process. ing McCormack for his wisdom. The the 'subject' refused to answer. Her role lesson learned: You have to depend on as child Sandra was funny and well per- for 'random' volunteers to participate in evident by the many death references, people to provide the things you want. formed. In fact, all of the cast members a psychology experiment. 'Children' Jill or rather, fear of death, made by At select times during the perfor- gave a strong, believable performance, Charlesworth, Tim Chick, Chris McCormack and Holtzman. mance, there is a break from the class- shown by the audience's unstirring at- Edenbach, Claire Nelson, and Paul When Holtzman is replaced in the room setting. The performers become tention and rounding applause. Sullivan follow the opening by playing classroom by Rieger,this time as a sub- lab subjects in the experiment brought up The piece closed with McCormack imaginary children's games to Peter stitute teacher, there begins a dialogue by Reiger in the opening. The experi- undergoing the experiment. As the level Gabriel's "We Do What We're Told" un- that leaves the audience with a cold ment is one that is familiar to most people. of shock he was forced to administer got der the flash of a strobe light. This was feeling. It is not until this point that the The subjects are forced to administer elec- higher in voltage, you could see the inner visually intense, as the strobe made the plot of the performance snaps into fo- tric shocks on other 'subjects' they cannot turmoil in his character. As Jeff Davis performers seem illusionary and unreal cus. In a post-war scenario, the state has see. The 'subjects' are actually lab work- gave screamed from a booth above the in their musical non-dance. The selection taken over the schools, and children are ers who feel no pain, but act is if they are stage, McCormack twisted his face in of music was a perfect choice, as it gave about to undergo a reeducation process. being severely hurt. discomfort. There was clearly an effect the audience a good idea of what to ex- Rieger becomes the permanent teacher, The performers give various reasons on the audience, as the realism of the pect from the piece. and her calculated movements and sly why or why not they felt guilty about scene caused a thoughtful silence. When the strobe ceased to flash, a psychology makes her one of the stron- continuing with the experiment, even Ms. Kunen should be lauded for her new set of players had taken the stage, gest performers in the cast. after they thought the 'subject' was dead work to make this project such an enter- and the seen was suddenly that of a class- She begins her reeducation of the or damaged. Josh Weistein was particu- taining piece of stage-work. The Cranberries Failure To Argue Hinders Second CD BY PAUL SULLIVAN ness and unexpected pregnancy. These Arts Editor are two songs that emulate the success- ful sound of the first CD. It accentuates In September 1993, The Cranberries O'Riordan's vocal range and is reminis- released their first CD, Everybody Else Is cent of the songs that propelled The Doing It, So Why Can't We? It sold one- Cranberries from the obscurity of Lim- million copies faster than any other first erick city, the industrial enclave that release by an Irish group ever - including many in Ireland disparagingly refer to U2.. as 'slash dry' because of its reputation The Cranberries were heralded as for violence. the next great musical export from Ire- The Cranberries have seemingly land. And their CD possessed an inef- drawn inspiration from their familiarity fable quality that allowed one to listen to with the culture of violence that per- it in its entirety again and again, without vades Limerick. "Zombie" addresses skipping around to find abetter song. All the situation in Northern Ireland, mak- the songs were that better one. ing reference to the 1916 Easter Rising in The Cranberries new release We Need Dublin to demonstrate the longevity of Not Argue possesses few of the laudable the ingrained hatred. "But you see it's qualities of the first. In fact, it is a fairly not me, it's not my family / In your head, arbitrary arrangement of tracks; one that in your head they are fighting." The lacks any synthetic purpose. song, even if it obscures O'Riordan's Released just over a year after the vocal talent, effectively addresses the first CD, We Need Not Argue lacks the inherited enmity that keeps sectarian nurturing and lovingly labored feel of conflict alive. the first. It is much more commercially "Yeats' Grave" attacks the greatest driven, falling short of inflated expecta- poet of the English language for his tacit tions. support of and association with early

Lead singer Dolores O'Riordan's nineteenth-century Irish revolutionar- COURTESY ISLAND RECORDS amazingly resonant voice, which was ies, linking his writing with the begin- The Cranberries' new CD No Need To Argue. solely responsible for the band's unique ning of the culture of violence now rife lamenting a lost lover. The song serves as ing approach. sound, still characterizes the successful in North Ireland. This is a bold attack on perfect closure for a CD that focused on Noble as it may be, this CD lacks the songs, yet overly powerful drumbeats in the pillar of Irish literature that evinces the themes of loss and longing. technical mastery of their first and is at songs like their single release "Zombie" a new activism for The Cranberries, re- Conceptually, "No Need To Argue" times characterized by a very mediocre shadow her voice, which is the band's flective of the early U2. is more sophisticated than The Cranber- sound. About half of the songs on this greatest asset. The title track melodically ends the ries first endeavor. It exhibits a height- thirteen track CD are commendable, and "I Can't Be With You" and "The CD. Itexpressespersonalfeelingsabout ened awareness of personal and social for that, fans of The Cranberries will be Icicle Melts" respectively address loneli- the futility of arguing, couching it in problems in Ireland, clearly a more dar- satisfied. Trinity Concert Choir To AIDS Awareness Day At The Wadsworth Atheneum Sing Bach's B-Minor Mass On Decrmber 1, The Wadwvorth ]n 1992, The Atheneirm continu- The Trinity College Concert Choir Claire Nelson '96 (mezzo sopranos), \theneum will participate in World ously pLtyoil Paul Winiifi's documen- and The Connecticut College Cham- MichaelMotch '97 (tenor), and Gideon \l [)S Dcij by shrouding Pablo Pi< JSSO'S lar\ on his struggle with AIDS Winnc, ber Choir will be putting on their fall Pollach '96 (bass). The Wouci at Alg-cis. (after Delacroix),aban I'Mnuseobasedbroadcaster ,<\inic performance this weekend. The orchestra accompanying the forv\ ard about his disrase to aWt .ind With a professional orchestral ac- choirs will also play three instrumen- pirce is by one ot the inform others about In;- plight companiment, the choirs will perform tal movements from Bach's Third Or- dynamic aitist-, of the Lwcntirth-cen- Assibt.snL Public Relations Direc- Bach's B-Minor Mass in its 1733 form. chestral Suite. fury, and is highl) visible when one tor, UeidrvCiCKidiichsaiil, "thisii blos- The version being performed this The Concert Choir will be singing enters tho Susan MOPi»Jrhlesi C.alien-'of soming into a tiadition" where wo do weekend has two movements: Kyrie under the direction of Gerald Moshell, 20th ( ontuiy Art ' something different each var. and Gloria. Later, Bach added to three a professor of music at Trinity. 'i his is- a cnntinuain o of a tradition JhethttnelorWorld All JSAw.ire- additional movements to the mass. The performances will be on Fri- ihntrheWrulsworlhsfarteciseveralypars nuss Day 1W4 is. 'AIDS and fonulitv The soloists in the choir's only day and Saturday nights, both at 8:15, ago when thev bci^an pn&sinj; out iod Protect and Cart' for the Ones We I o\ o ' performance this semester will be Lisa in Trinity's chapel. OnSunday the choir ribbons, tht* t rad i honal sy mbol ol a ware- 1"hi" goal of the daj is to identity famt- Davis '97 and Kelly Crawford '95 (so- will be singing at Connecticut College nov=. to and sympathy with th«? AIDS lit'S as Ihi1 primary contributor to pre- pranos), Elizabeth Rhodes '95 and in New London. epidemic. vention of HIV / AIDS November 15, 1994 • THE TRINITY TRIPOD ARTS Page 11 Zion Gallery Remembers Professor In 'Materials' BYLJEZELMUNEZ who passed away last Spring. ate sense of manipula ted physi- Arts Writer Caples, a Professor of Stu- cal space through the implemen- dio Arts, was not only a painter tation of six hanging pieces. The Carefully strolling through but a sculptor as well. Before six piecesjas a whole create a scattered bricks and worn-out she died, she collected different somewhat domino-like arrange- factory steel machinery laying types of material, ranging from ment. peacefully side by side along wooden twigged branches from Each piece, forming a kind the sides of the wall, the para- California, bricks, and large fac- of symmetrical procession of doxical feelings of disorder and tory machinery. -sorts, consists of a bundle of the stillness of tranquility char- Existing as just a mere col- wooden twigs varying in brown acterize the recent exhibition of lection of everyday material, it hues. Dropping down from student works at the Zion Gal- was never created into a piece of these wooden bundles are sil- lery. her own. The Studio Arts ma- very wires, which, due to grav- This student collaborative jors have taken Caples' selected ity, elegantly fall to the floor. installation is like no other in materials and turned them into Along the two side walls that it is dedicated in the loving an intriguing installation. are various arrangements of memory of the deceased Trinity As one walks into the gal- reddish-orange, speckled white Professor Jacqueline Caples, lery, one receives this immedi- bricks casually dispersed. To the right side of the gallery are three obvious and uncomfort- able brick piles, while to the left side of the room the bricks inti- mately hug the ground and form alink. Thebricksarejuxtaposed AUCEYAMADA A Collection of Carefully Arranged Materials. with a long metal chain and an oddly placed cylinder. show is heavily geared to focus rience that one has in relation to This interplay between on the manipulation of the a given space. This physically these different types of mate- physical space as opposed to based art demonstrates the pre- rial, which are manipulated by subject and symbolic matter. cise interaction of a variety of the students, seems like a har- The installation "altered the materials within an environ- monious construction. How- physical space [while] the mate- ment. ever, in actuality it is a rials dictated what the space As a warm devotional to deconstruction of a whole, and looked like...[it is] arranged to Professor Caples, "Materials" symbolically conveys the unfor- bring out their innate qualities." overthrows traditional rules, for tunate deconstruction of soci- The rubble of the decayed it allows the viewer to step onto ety. This view is observed when bricks and the rusted factory the art itself. looking at the degree of decaypf machinery parts unifies the parts "Her fondness for drawing the old, stale bricks and the to form a distinct whole. and industrial forms combines rusted machinery parts. "Materials," showingatthe with an enthusiasm for life to AUCEYAMADA According to Studio Arts Zion Gallery from November inform and compliment one Visitors at the Zion Gallery for "Materials." major Heather Dunbar '95, the 10- November 20, is a felt expe- another." Artwork of Trinity Graduates On Efeplay: Coeducation Celebrated In Widener Galleiy Exhibition BY BEE BORNHEIMER ated in 1980, was also a recipient well. In constant motion, these Painting (Yellow)" and "Twin ventional coloring, with the fig- Arts Editor of the Friends of Art Award and figures dance on the walls and Heart" continue with this em- ures' faces in green, purple and the Fern D. Nye Award for ex- the floors of the room. phasis on shapes and colors, and grey, makes them seem both The celebration of twenty- cellence- in painting and In the next room, further the theme with even nightmarish and grotesque. five years of coeducation con- printmaking. Ordway's career DelMonico's "Bulbous Knees more concrete representations On another wall featuring tinues this week in the Widener since Trinity has been diverse; and All", is equally striking. This of forms and underlying hues, Ordway's works, two groups of Gallery at Austin Arts with an graduating with a double major piece, placed in the middle of creating active pieces which paintings seem to be inter- exhibition of the works of three in Biology and Fine Arts, she the floor, is a pair of pantyhose, seem to be moving and chang- twined. There are two works in female Trinity graduates. The has worked as a costume.de- stretched flat with cement slabs ing constantly. which teeth, unattached tobody, exhibition, which opened on signer, engineering assistant, at the knees; at one end, she In Lois Ordway's works, float in seas of solid fuchsia in November 11, features the and currently designs a line of placed a scale and at another is a lining two walls of the gallery, one and bluish-purple in an- works of Ellen Burchenal, Mary children's clothing. Her artwork, mirror. the color scheme is also crucial other. DelMonico, and Lois Ordway. which she only decided to show In the remaining works, Burchenal, a 1978 graduate and sell in 1990, has been shown Ordway has included text as part of Trinity, was also a Visiting in New York, Washington,D.C., ...The three women whose works are featured of the pieces. Three paintings Lecturer for the Studio Arts De- Baltimore, Seattle, and are Trinity graduates; because the exhibition show shapeless figure, possibly partment at Trinity in 1983, and Vancouver, BC, in twenty-one meant to be humans, judging by again in 1987. different shows. has been arranged on this basis, rather than what appears to be heads top- While a student here, she The common factor in this by nature of artistic theme or medium, one ping each figure. On each mass received the Friends of Art exhibition is the fact that the of color, Ordway has written Award in 1976 for drawing, the three women whose works are finds a diverse collection of works on display. statements like, "I LIKE TO Fern D. Nye Award in 1977 for featured are Trinity graduates; THINK THAT I'M A PEOPLE graphic art, and the Mitchel N. because the exhibition has been The placement of the mir- to the works, yet Ordway makes PERSON," "I LIKE TO THINK Pappas Memorial Prize in 1978. arranged on this basis, rather ror suggests that DelMonico's use of solid blocks of color set- YOU CAN TRUST ME WITH Burchenal has had numer- than by nature of artistic theme work is some sort of a statement ting them in contrast to other ANYTHING," and "I LIKE TO ous exhibitions in Baltimore, or medium, one finds a diverse about body image and self-per- solid blocks of color, rather than THINK THAT I'M DOING MY where she is based, including collection of works on display. ception. The mirror is placed using multiple colors to create BIT TO MAKE THIS A BETTER Sculpture: Outside Hie Lines in The entrance of the gallery such that a person standing on the essence of motion, as WORLD." Baltimore's Metropol Gallery belongs to DelMonico's "Sheer the scale would be almost per- Burchenal does. Another tech- In these works, like her and The Far Light, at the Univer- Fiction II", a visually striking fectly reflected. nique which Ordway utilizes in Dancer II and IV, and Teeth I sity of Maryland. Currently, work that takes up the entire The second group of works all the pieces on display is that and II, Ordway sets colors to- Burchenal is working on a de- first room of the gallery. One are Ellen Burchenal's paintings, of creating undefined distinc- gether that will produce the most sign for a new subway station in automatically becomes part of using oil on canvas as the me- tions between each of the forms shocking results in terms of their Baltimore. this work upon entering the gal- dium. Burchenal places consid- represented rather than using harmony (or lack thereof) with Mary DelMonico, a more lery; plastic hand mirrors, placed erable emphasis on the repre- sharper lines to distinguish her each other. Her use of text also recent Trinity graduate as a at regular intervals throughout sentation of shapes and colors subjects. makes these works some of the member of the class of 1989, the room, hang from the ceiling, in her works. In "Dancer II" and "Dancer most interesting in the collec- received the Anna C. Helman requiring one to deftly maneu- In one, entitled "Cloud IV", Ordway shows eight fig- tion, though it is difficult to think Prize for Painting, the Friends ver through to avoid entangle- (Purple and Yellow)", the heart ures, two dancing couples in of all the works as part of one of Art Award for Studio Arts, ment. of the painting is a mass of purple each painting, vivid against a exhibition because of their di- and was the President's Fellow The effect of this placement, and white whose sharp brush rich blue background. The fig- versity. for Studio Arts. Her work has aside from its automatic envel- strokes suggest rapid movement ures are different in each; placed The exhibition, despite its been shown in the United States oping of the viewer, is also seen and strength. Emanating from next to each other, the two paint- lack of cohesiveness, is certainly and Mexico, and upcoming ex- on the walls of the gallery room. this mass are less defined shapes ings suggest a continuity of the worth a visit, particularly in light hibitions include the Randolph Reflecting off the mirrors, light and intricate color schemes scene, as if the two views are of of the connections that these Street Gallery in Chicago, and streaks appear on the walls, which appear to be bursting the same scene at different per- women have with Trinity. The Bronx Museum of the Arts while shadows from the mir- from the center of the painting. spectives. Widener Gallery will be fea- in New York. rors are also created, making The other two of She has made these figures turing the works of these alum- Lois Ordway, who gradu- darker streaks line the walls as Burchenal's works, "Track hazy and distorted; their uncon- nae until December 11. Page 12 FEATURES THE TRINITY TRIPOD • November 15, 1994 American Student Partakes In English Celebration

BY MATTHEW PRINCE strange fascination with their own crowd cheered thunderously. it. At the end of the 4th of July display in British Corespondent wanna-be assassin, and they turn out The line between this and what the Washington some people actually booed. in groves every year to watch fire- newly passed British Criminal Justice "It wasn't as good as last year," said works, build bonfires, and mutilate a Bill would declare a riot seemed peril- everyone on Capitol Hill the next day, as In 1605 a man from York, England dummy created in effigy of Mr. Fawkes. ously thin. But there was a dramatic if their God-given American right to fire- named Guy Fawkes tried to blow up Par- To an outsider it all seems a bit twisted. change when the fireworks began going works had somehow been infringed. liament. He was caught and, because the To the British it's an exercise steeped in off. "Brilliant, bloody brilliant," was all I British have always had a thing against tradition and good family values. This year's 4th of July celebration in heard from members of the British crowd bombers, was hung. He had his entrails I arrived at Regent's Park just in Washington, D.C. was spectacular— sort as I walked back to my flat. removed, quartered by horses, and then rime to see the representation of Guy of. It lasted all day with various bands The smoke from the bonfires and thrown on a giant bonfire. November 5th Fawkes (or at least what was left of it) playing for free in the shadow of the fireworks made London's fog even has since been celebrated as Guy Fawkes tossed in the giant fire that had been Washington Monument. thicker for the next few days, but no one day — something that could best be de- built at the top of a large, grassy hill. Millions, including the President, complained — somehow London looks were in drunken attendance. The fire- better in thick fog. I don't know if the Fathers held their children on their shoulders in order works were choreographed to the music British would react differently if they of the National Symphony and set off had millions of dollars spent on their that they might get glimpse of Fawkes' fiaming corpse, above the dramatic backdrop of Lincoln's fireworks each year, and I suspect that fire crackers exploded like gunfire all around, thick black Memorial. little displays in small towns around the And yet the simple display in United States receive an equally enthusi- smoke billowed into the already fogged air, and the crowd Regent's Park — which probably cost a astic "British" reaction. cheered thunderously. tenth of Washington's and was only cho- But somewhere in the difference reographed to the "oohs" and "aahs" of between Guy Fawkes day and American scribed as a cross between Halloween and Fathers held their children on their thousands of British — I deemed far holidays, somewhere between booing the 4th of July. shoulders in order that they might catch better. one of the largest fireworks display in Now something tells me that there is a glimpse of Fawkes' flaming corpse, At the end of the Guy Fawkes dis- the world and applauding something little chance of Americans ever adopting a fire crackers exploded like gun fire all play everyone applauded — they had not half as spectacular, somewhere in Francisco Martin Duran or Sheik Omar around, thick black smoke billowed seen something beautiful, and while it there lies the difference between the Abdel Raman Day. But the British have a into the already fogged air, and the may have been simple, they appreciated United States and the United Kingdom. ALONG THE LONG WALK When were you the most dazed and confused?

SaraFamuin'96 WiHMcComiaek'96 AnhoniPatel'98 Maureen Concanhori '96 "When I am being interrogated "At 6:00 AM crew "When you asked us this by The practice/' question.'9'

PhHWillcox'96 Maxine Stk^s *9S' JenUsdan'95 "After headbutting a Laurie Chiaverini '95 AdamGoldfarb'95 campus safety officer,/ JenPatrelli'95 The last time we dated "After'Get Drunk each other/' WithSGA/" November 15, 1994 • THE TRINITY TRIPOD FEATURES Page 13 Realizing That We Do Have Power And Voice BY CAROLINE MAGUIRE there are some areas in which they don't nate against women when we have been through which the students can have a Announcements Editor have voices, the keg issue was a wakeup a .coeducational school for twenty five voice. call to the administration that the stu- years?" Additionally, the various commit- Recent turmoil in the Student Gov- dents need to feel that they have a voice The student body's feeling that the tees involved with the trustees and ad- ernment Association and tension be- in the decisions made at Trinity." fraternity system is being dissected by ministration usually have student repre- tween the administration and the stu- The decision to ban kegs in dorms the trustees, faculty and administration, sentatives from the SGA on them. dent body caused by the keg ban and the has been undjer discussion for ten years; stems perhaps for misconception. Trinity's future is determined by pressure placed on the fraternity system however, the students were seemingly However, the overall feeling among these structures. The college is not seem- has left many students wondering about unaware of the long period of the time the student body that we are on a moving ingly a runaway train, unless we allow it Trinity's future. over which the decision was made. The train without the strength to stop it, get "to be." The determination to increase The question asked in Mather din- administration is also seemingly aware off, or the voice to steer it, may be caused Trinity's academic reputation does not ner conversations is where Trinity is be- that it would have been more politic had by a lack of communication between the necessarily have to sacrifice social life, students and the administration. according to Dean Winer, "we don't want The keg ban in the scheme of Trinity's history is seem- There is a feeling of despair on cam- to make this a college •where all the stu- pus without action taken on the part of dents do is study. We do, however, want ingly minor. It has been used as a catalyst to express the the students. The students can become to continue to increase the college's repu- general discontentment of the student body with the an active voice on campus, the system is tation academically." clearly constructed with that in mind. So if you are concerned that sud- ambiguous direction the school seems to be taking. However, we do not seem to take advan- denly Washington Room Formals will ing steered for the future. Are the Trust- the decision been made in the fall when ees trying to create an institution of ex- the current student body could have ex- However, the over all feeling among the student body that we treme academic prowess and sacrificing pressed their feelings on the issue. are on a moving train without the strength to stop it, get off the voice of the student body in order to The keg ban, in the grand scheme of bring about the kind of environment they Trinity's history, is seemingly minor. It or the voice to steer it, may be caused by a lack of communi- feel Trinity should have? Or are we all has been used as a catalyst to express the cation between the students and the administration. overreacting to minor structural changes general discontentment of the student which fundamentally do not alter the body with the ambiguous direction the tage of the voice we have. be a memory of the past, Spring Week- face of the school? school seems to be taking. The power to elect members of the end will be one large T.A. session and The administration, however, is The fraternity system has been un- Student Government Association the Vernon Street will become thatbestplace aware of the tension caused by the keg derpressure since the decision was made dorm councils, the committee of Aca- on campus to read Plato, perhaps we ban and the pressure placed on the fra- to make all fraternities go co-ed. Dean demic Affairs and the student who sits should all consider our representative ternity system. Winer stated that the "Trustees really on the trustee's committee are all ways powers more carefully. Addressing the concern among stu- don't want to destroy the fraternities, dents that we lack an adequate voice in that they want to modify them so that these kinds of issues and the direction in women gain as much equality as men, which the school is going, Dean Winer, does not mean they want to destroy the dean of students, stated that "the stu- fraternity system. Why should there be dents have voices in many areas and some organizations which truly discrimi- New Englander^s Feelings Tripod Top-12 On The Impending Winter Reasons To Quit SGA BY ELIZABETH PERRY * peal to the sticky, hot days of summer Features Writer that seem so far away now. To me, fall means football games,leafpiles,hotapple 12. VCR broke- couldn't tape Melrose. These past few months, I have been cider, and breathing in the purest, clean- reminded of how much I love the East liest of air. Winter also brings its memo- Coast and look forward to the time of ries and associations: snow days, snow 11 Wanted to hold record for most year we have recently entered into. Grow- balls, snow men, and hot chocolate. Aside ing up in Massachusetts, my loyalty to from these moments and sensations, there number of times to quit SGA. New England has never come into ques- is a certain holiday spirit that starts with tion. Halloween and continues right on 10. You already sent out your resumes. Lately, however, I have heard many through to New Year's. Some claim there complaints concerning the cold weather is nothing better than spending New 9. After getting the yogurt machine & from those who are experiencing their Year's Eve on the beach, but I can't imag- first "winter." To them, fall and the ine Halloween without leaves, Thanks- bagel cutter, your job was done. months of October and November mean giving without frost, and Christmas with- warmth, sunny days, and a continuation out at least a hint of snow. of summer. For those of us who have I must admit that last winter the 8. Decided that The Other Voice was grown up in New England and the sur- snow and shoveling became a little ex- rounding states, thinking about October cessive. February dragged on, and even ; your beckoning. and November creates quite a different the most optimistic and cheerful became image. depressed by the gray sky and bitter 7. Had to go to the bathroom. We can not live without the seasons and the drastic 6. Just wanted the spiffy notebook. changes they bring. By the time one is coming to a close, 5. Wanted a purpose in life-joined the next is readily welcomed.

I associate brilliant blue skies and cold. That, however, is my exact point. The [Fantasy] Guild. fiery oranges and reds with autumn. I We cannot live without the seasons and can smell the mixture of crisp air and dry the drastic changes they bring. By the 4. Excitement & fast pace were lea ves all around me. There is something time one is coming to a close, the next is energizing in the air that you breathe. readily welcomed. The green and overwhelming. Some hate the cold weather aijd curse its warmth of spring becomes a haven after coming. To many, the first snow flake weeks of ice storms and snow-blowing, 3. When the music stopped, you didn't commences a period of confinement to while the dry crispness of autumn offers the indoors, and miserable colds and relief from the scorching days of sum- have anywhere to sit flus. mer. To me, however, the first snowfall Every year at this time I feel my means the first open ski slopes, the coin- spirits lifting, and a sense of anticipation 2. Realized that Jim Moodie isn't the ing of holidays, and wool sweaters. From and renewed energy coming over me. the moment the weather takes a turn There are so many sensations that go coolest kid in town. from pleasantly chilly, to slightly biting, along with cold weather and the months I anticipate the beginning of ski season of October, November, and December. 1. Figured it was the cool thing to do. and all that goes with it. There are traditions and memories from It is hard for me to imagine life with- my childhood, and excitement about cre- out the seasons. I have an almost emo- atingnew traditions for thefuture. Some Written By: Kelly Collis, Stacey Metzler, tional attachment to the various things I may scoff at this as they run for the do in each one. I could never pick a protection of their dorm or classroom. Katherine Mitchell, Spencer Grimes,, favorite, and I could never give up even Others, those that understand my point one oi them. Although I am a cold of view, may join me in celebrating the weather person, there is even some ap- glory of the season upon us. Page 14 ANNOUNCEMENTS THE TRINITY TRIPOD - November 15, 1994 Class Happenings: Philosophy Lecture: Freshman Class: The Philosophy Department is offering "The The Freshman Class is challenging the sophomores Difference makes the Question of Womenin Plato/' and Juniors to capture the flag on the Quad for by Professor Drew A. Hyland Dana, professor of Saturday, November the 19th. Sophomores vs. Philosophy. Wednesday, November 16th at 4:15 Juniors will be at 2:00 PM and Freshman will play PMinMcCook201. the winner at 2:45. Refreshments will be served at Trinity the end of the two games. Questions? Call Sonja Brown Ext. 3036 Weekend Review Sophomore Class: Classifieds The sophomores have challenged the Juniors and TRAVEL FREE TO CANCUN, NASSAU, JAMAICA, & SOUTH PADRE ISLAND. SPRING BREAK WITH SUN This weekend was sort of a Seniors to WWF jello wrestling in the BOUND VACATIONS. ORGANIZE A SMALL GROUP placeholder put into the college Washington room on Wednesday at 11:00 PM Free OF 15 AS A COLLEGE REP. CALL 1-800-4-SUN-BOUND schedule to let people fully recover FOR DETAILS. from Homecoming'94. Things were Pizza!! sort of the "same old-same old." Class of '97 hats are being sold for $10, call class • • "SPRING BREAK 95» • • America's #1 Spring Break Company! Reservoir Dogs drew a large crowd committee member. Cancun, Bahamas, Daytona & Panama! all weekend, and people crowded Questions? Call: Nate Macdonald, Pres. EXT. 2648. 110% Lowest Price Guarantee! into Hamlin to listen to A-capella Organize 15 friends and TRAVEL FREE! groups. Crow had a party in the Carmela Mazzotta V.P. EXT. 3056 Earn highest commissions! (800) 32-TRAVEL Washington Room, and according April Lionett, Sec. Ext. 3541 EXTRA INCOME FOR'94 to an Around Trinity source, "It was Junior Class: Earn $500- $1000 weekly stuffing envelopes. For details - relatively civilized, considering...." Class mugs and hats are still available. RUSH $1.00 with SASE to: GROUP FIVE There was a formal in The Cave Questions? Call: Elizabeth McFarlan, Pres. 57 Greentree Drive, Suite 307 which had moderate attendance. Dover, DE19901 Rumor had it that the drinks were Ext. 3290 WANTED!! AMERICA'S FASTEST GROWING pretty stiff and everyone had a good Nicole Tateosian, V.P. Ext. 2605 SPRING BREAK COMPANY SEEKING INDIVIDUALS time. Rima Doshi, Sec. Ext. 3513 TO PROMOTE SPRINGBREAK TO JAMAICA, CANCUN, In other news, it's time to start BAHAMAS, FLORIDA, PADRE, BARBADOS. FANTAS- counting down the days until TIC FREE TRAVEL/COMMISSIONS! SUNSPLASH Thanksgiving, and more specifi- Holiday Toy Drive: TOURS 1-800-426-7710. cally, the end of classes. The Community Outreach Office is sponsoring Now searching for Jagerettes/dudes to promote a holiday toy drive. So go home over Thanksgivings Jagermeister in your area. Great part-time employment, good pay, some travel. Dishpan Hands? and get your old toys or buy new ones. Toys should Call or send pictures and resume to: be collected in the Community Outreach Service All State Promotions, Inc. PO Box 968, Delman, NY 10803-0968 It was "like a picnic everyday" office, by the arcade in Mather. Toys will be col- 1-800-ToJager in the dining hall last week as a lected between now and the Holiday Vacation!! 7-day, 24 hr. voice mail, leave message. break in the dish conveyor belt With Questions Call Tara Gill Ext. 2383 You must be 21 or over and fouled up Marriott's operations. For have own transportation. about a week, we've been living in a non-recyclable hell, trying to cut Chapel Happenings: STUDENTS "steak" with plastic forks and eat Tuesday-Thursday: 5:00 PM Evening Worship Over 120 American manufactures need you to assemble soup with paper bowls. However it products at home. Circuit boards, jewelry, holiday seems that we're out of the woods Thursday: 5:30 Carillon Guild decorations, etc. Earn $280 to $652 weekly. Part time/ full now (they've been cut down), as the Friday: 8:15 Concert Choir Performance time. Experience unnecessary/will train. You're paid problem's solved and the plates Saturday: 8:15 PM Concert Choir Performance weekly. have returned once again. Sunday: 1:00 PM Holy Eucharist Call 1 -602-680-7444 Ext. 1001C 5:00 Roman Catholic Mass HITCH THE SKIES WITH AIRHITCH

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Looking for Winslow, Director of Education Services. Jr. or Soph, to tell the world about The Princeton Review. The convenience store is finally Call us (800) 500-7737. open. The campus was duped into thinking that it was open a week ago. Signs were put up all over Mather and a voice mail message New I Itirana at. was sent campus-wide. Around Trinity took a little tour of the con- venience store and it has this offi- cial report: 1) You can't really browse, as you cannot actually en- Cinestudic ter the store. 2) There is cereal, but no milk. 3) No hot dogs, Slurpees, Barcelona: Wed-Sat: 7:30 PM breakfastburritos, etc. 4) You need (1994) Written, directed and produced by Whit Stillman. Cast: Chris Eigeman, Taylor Nicholas, Tushka Bergen, to fill out a form to get what you Mira Sorvino. The film maker who brought us into the hothouse world of the debutante in Metropolitan explores the want. No form, no food. adventures of the privileged abroad in Barcelona. A buttoned-up young American corporate rep, who unwinds by reading the Bible while listening to Glenn Miller, meets up with his wilder Navy officer cousin in Spain. When the extroverted Fred starts romancing the local women with invented tales of his more puritanical cousin's prowess, misunderstanding and Tropical Death delirious confusion follow. A tender and charming comedy of manners, with an ironic commentary on the images of Americans as seen around the globe. S ' Ok, graffiti's one thing, but this has crossed the line. A despondent Fresh: Fri-Safc 9:40 PM student, upset over the death of (1994) Written and directed by BoazYakin. Cinematography by Adam Hdlender. Cast: Sean Nelson, Giancarlo their goldfish felt compelled to in- Esposito, N'Brushe Wright, Samuel L. Jackson. Looking beyond sensationalized media stories on kids and crime, Fresh is form the rest of High Rise by taping chilling and provocative film on the day- to- day reality of life in the 90's style city. Twelve year old Fresh is bounced back the dead fish to the walls of the and forth between his unemployed, chess-playing Dad and drug dealer offering a way out. Sean Nelson gives a extremely High Rise elevator. That's just dis- honest portrayal of a childhood under attack that rivals Jean-Pierre Leaud in Truffaut's The 400 Blows. gusting. Grief: Fri-Sat: 10:00 PM (1994) Written and directed by Richard Glatzer. Cast: Craig Chester, Jackie Beat, Uleana Douglas, Alexis Arquette, Mary Woronov. Finding offbeat comedy in unexpected places, Richard Glatzer's semi autobiographical first film stars Top 2 reasons to light a mat- Craig Chester., as a writer facing the first anniversary of his lover's death from AIDS. As part of his survival, he throws tress on fire in High Rise: himself into his work on The Love Judges, a TV show with hilarious segments on subjects like "Circus Lesbians." The team 2) You're an asshole. behind the trash has all"the closeness and conflicts of family, with great roles by drag diva Jackie Beat as the den mother/ 1) You're an asshole. producer and Alexis Arquette as the is-he-or-isn't-he straight heart throb. November 15, 1994 - THE TRINITY TRIPOD SPORTS Page 15 Tucker MacLean and Ray Tones gear themselves for a National Championship... Is There Another Wrestling New England Champion? BYJONMOSKOWTTZ onship from an eighth seed po- Sports Editor sition. Finishing 8-4 on the year, r Jones upset the number one seed Trinity College may need in New England en route to cap- to build a brand new trophy turing his first title. Jones' per- case for the wrestling team if formance also qualified him for the athletes keep perf orminglike the National Championships they have over the last two sea- where Jones upset the fourth sons. Three years ago, Tucker seed in the tournament proving MacLean '95 stormed onto the "Sugar Ray" as one of the sweet- scene, surprising the entire East est wrestlers in Division III. Coast, as he breezed his way to Jones will move up to the 167 a New England Championship pound class this season. and All-American honors. The lower weight classes MacLean continued his domi- sport some very young athletes. nance last year as he finished The 118 and 126 pound classes the season with a perfect 26-0 remain empty, but there is a record, another New England possibility that a wrestler will Championship, and another All- drop from a higher weight class. American Award. MacLean In the 134 pound class are fresh- qualified for the Division HI man Mark Seely, who makes his National Championships where debut after a stellar high school he placed fifth and received an career where he qualified for award for Most Pins, Least Ag- the High School New England gregate Time, with three pins. Championships, and freshman Tri-captain MacLean is return- Andrew Goldstein. "Seely and Senior Tucker MacLean (white shoes), after two New England Championships, wants AUCEYAMAD * ing to wrestle at 190 pounds, Goldstein have the potential to a shot at the National Title. where he is devoted to winning be stars in this program," said sixth overall. ing position at 177, while junior another diamond in the rough. a National Championship. an enthusiastic MacLean. "I Tri-captain Bob Bligh Josh Perlow and freshman Jeff With the young wrestlers' pre- MacLean stresses, "I hate when expect great things from those wrestledhis first meet at 167but Ward will battle for the heavy- season performances at the people ask me about my goals two." Rounding out the lower is planning on dropping to 158 weight spot. Bangesh got the lighter weights. Trinity's hopes for the season. I'm just going to weight classes, sophomore Kirk when Jones returns from foot- nod at 177 pounds for the first for a third New England Cham- go out and do my job. But, yes, Bedell will wrestle at 142 ball. Jones commented, "Cap- week and performed exception- pion looks promising. I do think a National Champi- pounds, and make his first ap- tain Bob's a great leader and an ally well, placing fourth overall. After a successful scrim- onship is a realistic goal and pearance in a Bantam uniform exciting wrestler. His leader- Bangesh took the year off last mage at the Roger Williams In- that is where I am shooting." In after sitting out last season with ship will make our team very season, and his return to the vitational this weekend, the Ban- the first meet of the year, the a back injury. strong this year." team has really sparked his fel- tams open their regular season Roger Williams Invitational, Trinity's strength could lie low athletes. "Jay looked great at the Springfield College Invi- MacLean took first place. The heavyweights will be with the middleweights. At 150 returning some seasoned veter- out there," notes MacLean, "We tational on November 19. The MacLean was not alone at pounds will be senior Jake Shaw ans along with some new faces. are all really happy to have him team will come back to Hart- the New England Champion- and sophomore Corey Juniors Jason Teebagy and back on the team." ford for their first home meet on ships. Sophomore Raymond Rishworth.' Shaw had a very David Weston, and sophomores Having had the success of December 7th, when they host Jones stunned the wrestling strong performance in the first Brent Funston and Jay Bangesh two New England Champions, American International College world by winning the champi- tournament this season placing will be competing for the start- the Bantams are hoping to find at 7:00 PM.

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Thursday, November 17 I Tickets: $6 in advance at the door Page 16 SPORTS THE TRINITY TRIPOD • November 15,1994 Women's Squash Wants Shot At Top Three Teams BY LIZ ALEXANDER now it seems that our goal is to Most Valuable flayer a year ago incoming freshman Serena ber of the team. Freshmen Sarah Sports Writer break into the top three. Yale, and will be one of the nation's Carbonell, who brings hope to Amon, Amanda Tucker, and Princeton, and Harvard hold top collegiate performers. the future of the team. Carbonell Susanne Stetzer are improving With some experienced let- these spots right now, and be- Carolyn Young '96 had an im- has been impressive in the pre- every dayand they hope tomake ter winners returning and a few low us teams like Brown and pressive season last year in the seasonandwillbecausinghavoc their own contributions to the impressive freshmen, the on her opponents for four years. team. women's squash is thirsty to Senior Courtney Dann is a By now, all players should begin the season. After finish- This team seems to have it all: depth, experi- seasoned veteran who will be have adjusted to technical ing the season as the second ence, skill, as well as some fresh new faces. playing in the number four po- changes in the game which were ranked team in the nation two sition. Sophomore Katie made last season. It is the sec- years ago, the Bantams dropped Williams are nippingat our heels number two position as she was Reifenheiser will be a the num- ond year now that the Softball is in the rankings to number four so we will have to be on our toes selected a Second-Team All- ber five position. being used in Women's last season. this season," commented American. Young really pro- Reifenheiser is com- ) Intercollegiate play. This Coach Wendy Bartlett, who Bartlett. gressed last season and this sea- ing off a successful means longer rallies and is beginning her 11th year with Leading the 1994-95 squad son she will be one of the top tennis season and. more challenging an overall record of 91-28, is will be captain and First-Team players in the country. Young's is ready to have a I hoping to move her team for- All-American Kate Whitmore second spot on the ladder good winter. The ward in the rankings. "Right '95. Whitmore was the team's though has been challenged by co-winner of the Most Improved points but the team will have to Player Award lastyear, keep to a strict game plan to Meaghan O'Malley succeed. '96 will round Coach Bartlett agrees, "We out the middle will have to strengthen our quad of theladderat muscles this year so we can re- the number six ally bend and get down to the position. sorter ball. Strong and fast legs The second half of the var- will be needed to break into the sity ladder is filled with improv- top three. I am also encouraging ing players waiting for their the team to cut off the ball and chance to challenge the top six. volley as much as possible. Movement in the lineup in a Holding the T at the center of very common feature during the the court is also another thing long winter season. Deborah we will be working on in prac- Nicolls '95 and Anne Chick '96, tice." the other Most Improved win- This team seems to have it ner, are being looked to make all: depth, experience, skill, as major contributions with their well as some fresh new faces. spirit and seniority. Once they return to top physical Newcomer Carrie shape there will be no stopping Birgbauer '97 has been progress- them. Their season begins this ing nicely in practice and she is Friday as the team travels to the determined to use her impres- University of Pennsylvania and sive tennis background to jump continues on Saturday at Coach Wendy Bartlett's squash team is confident it can take on the squash ALICE YAMADA start her first season as a mem- Franklin & Marshall. powers: Harvard, Yale, and Princeton. Looking to lead Trinitv to the ECAC East/West title... Esposito and Pinto Give Bantams A Solid Defense continued from page 20 heavily, along with sophomores and quality freshmen, hopes for chance to see what we are made at 7:30, and then play Norwich to the wing position for the Ban- Glenn Cucinell and Brady the playoffs in the E.C.A.C are of. We will be ready." on December 2nd and tams. Face-off specialist Joe Jensen. very realistic. More importantly, Trinity plays it's home Middlebury on the 3rd. Make Yannetti '95, Casey Kutner '96, Goaltending was the stron- though, is the new attitude of games at the Kingswood-Oxf ord the five minute drive over to and Neil Yonker '97 will center gest part of the Bantam team the squad, one that was created school in West Hartford. They Kingswood and catch the Ban- the three other lines for the Ban- last year with senior Mike early this fall during the early open their home schedule with tams in action. The 94-95 squad tams. Esposito and junior Jason Pinto morning workouts. Coach SacredHeartonNovember22nd promises not to disappoint. Last year, scoring was a shared the duties in goal. This Dunham reflected on the new problem for the Bantams, hav- rotation worked well for the look, saying, "We have a much ing no proven scorers with the Bantams last year, as both goal- more upbeat attitude this year. loss of Carroll and McGranahan. ies shared the team's M.V.P. There is so much competition at But the loss did give players like honors last year. Dunham each position that everyone Muse, Long, Yonker, Binch, and doesn't know if he will rotate works that much harder. The Bruyere a chance to get quality them again this year, and the key for us is to prove to our- playing time and some chances battle for the starting job is still selves and to the league that we to score. This year, things should up in the air. The bottom line is can win." come together offensively for the this: Trinity will be strong in Having moved up to a Bantams with so many experi- goal, no matter who is playing. much stronger league two years enced forwards in the lineup. Sophomores Hale Everets and ago, the E.C.A.C. East, the Ban- Coach John Dunham spoke David Finn round out the Trin- tams have their work cut out for highly of his twelve returning ity netminding crew. themselves. They open the sea- forwards, saying, "This year we With so many returning son with two road games against have the offensive talent that we players, it would seem as if in- UConn Friday night and AIC didn't last year. We have so coming freshmen have little Saturday night. UConn was one much depth up front that, with chance of seeing any action. But of the top four teams in the the exception of the Carroll line, coach Dunham sees things dif- league last year, and AIC has I'll be trying out many different ferently. "The freshmen group made the playoffs for the past combinations with the other is very, very solid. They give us six years. Two tough league lines. We have five or six for- a good foundation for the fu- games are just what the Ban- wards that can really put the ture. Many of them will see tams want, though. puck in the net." considerable action. They will Captains Pat Ashe and With the exception of need some time to mature, but I Brendan Monahan are ready for Gollini's departure, the defense expect great things from this the challenge. Monahan com- for the Bantams remains the group." This group includes mented, "We like going on the same as it was last year. The four center men, Joe Roberto, road for the first couple of games.. group of def ensemen are led by Sean Spencer, transfer Brian AIC and UConn are top teams seniors Jordy Davis and Pat Hall, and Mike Burns. Wings in the league, and if we can knock Bruno. Bruno, just off a great that include Stuart Howell, Tim them off, we will send a mes- soccer season will be also looked Rath, and Sam Ritter. And sage to everyone else in the to add some scoring. Sheehan, defensemen Jason Bridge and E.C.A.C. that we are for real." whom Dunham called "the best Mike Schulz. Ashe is anxiously anticipating player on the ice" after Satur- The 1994-95 Trinity hockey the season, saying, "We have day's inrrasquad scrimmage, team has very high expectations thepersonnel to getinto theplay- Gary Duncan'96 andMatt Clark for themselves this year. With offs this year. The first two '96 will also be relied upon so many returning lettermen games of the year will give us a Senior Ken Golden is primed and ready for a big year. FILE PHOTO November 15,1994 • THE TRINITY TRIPOD SPORTS Page 17 AB-Americans Bittner and O'Connell return... Men's Squash Ready to Contend for National Title BY AL CARBONE don't have much experience in softball, Sports Editor but I believe with practice I will be fine." Mullin, Austin Perkins '96, and The more things change, the more freshman Jonathan Freeman will allbattle . things stay the same. This could be said for the middle positions. fMullm, an in- aboutthe Trinity men's squash team who tense competitor with excellent skills, is begin the year with a new coach and a really looking forward to his senior year. new game, switching from hardball to "This year should be interesting. With a . softball. But, with First Team All-Ameri- new coach and some fine young talent, can Michael Bittner '97 returning along we really have the chance to be national with eight letterwinners and some able champions." Perkins is a very skilled newcomers, it looks pretty likely that the player with the potential to be a national Bantams will remain among the nation's contender. Freeman has looked impres- top four teams. sive in the preseason and will use his New coach Paul Assaiante comes to athletic ability to crack to the top five. Trinity after coaching stints at Williams Adam Beard '95, Olin Belsinger '97, and theU.S. Military Academy. Assaiante Stephen Gregg '97, and Chris Newton is also a professional squash player and '97 will round out the team. Beard will an accomplished tennis player. Senior provide some veteran leadership, while co-captain Harrison Mullin describes his the three sophomores all have had some new coach as, "A very motivating guy, previous softball experience in junior who will make us more focused and competition. Freshmen Marshall help us contend for a national title. He Pearson, Rob Patton, and Matthew Van wants to bring us to the next level. He's Hoomissen also have looked impressive real committed to us." in the preseason and all have a chance to The team not only has to adapt to a crack the top ten. However, Coach new coach, but to new play regulations. Assaiante has not made any formal deci- To some, playing softball will be an ad- sions yet because he is still in the process justment. However, the team's other co- of moving. "Coach has not been at prac- captain, Ryan O'ConneU '95 explains, tice at lot because he is finishing up some "Every other team in the NCAA is mak- prior business in New York, so practice ing the switch, so no one really has a hasn't really started yet, " explained definite advantage." Mullin. Bittner and O'ConneU are the lead- Despite the coaches late arrival, the ers of the 1994-95 squad. Bittner, who team has been conditioning themselves was 10-1 last year in hardball, is a very in the meanwhile. The first match is next strong and agile player and will be the MondayatM.I.T. "When coach gets back, number one singles player. O'Connell he will make sure we are in shape," com- will anchor the number two position, mented O'ConneU. With a new coach where he earned Second Team All- who is extremely motivated and dedi- American honors. O'Connell, who also cated, and a team with eight returning plays baseball for Trinity, admits it will letterwinners and a few newcomers, Trin- be hard for him to adjust to softball, but ity squash will once again be a national Adam Beard '95 (foreground) will be one of the three seniors on the AUCEVAMADA is looking forward to the challenge. "I contender in Division I. Trinity men's squash squad which will compete for a national title. Toolan and Sarmuk Look To Lead Freshmen continued from page 20 versus Smith. Also looking for were able to rely on pounding prove on last year's record. To pieces together." Dinklage '97, and Kate McCabe key backcourt minutes will be the ball into the paint. We're do so, the upperclassmen need The new-look Trinity '97. JoanKreie '97, Colleen McGlynn quicker this year. We should be to step up." According to women's basketball team, after Sarmuk hopes to use her '98 and Amy Rourke '98. able topress more and weshould Sarmuk, this is especially true scrimmaging Eastern Connecti- outside shooting and role as cap- "Everyone's been fighting for be able to run more." for herself and her roommate, cut State on Monday, in their tain to "be a more integral part playing time," said Pine. The coach is stressing pa- Toolan. "Mo [Pine] is looking to final preseason tune-up, will of the team." Dinklage had a "They've been really competi- tience to her squad and its fans. us to be the leaders." open its season Friday night pair of 20+ point games in her tive, and that's good to see." "There's a lot of new faces out "People are going to have against visiting Colby College, freshman campaign, while Because of the personnel there," she said. "Weneedsome to assume roles," added Pine. ironically Coach Pine's alma Lally's efforts last year in mak- differences from a season ago, time to get together and grow "A lot of players will get to play, mater. The game starts at 7:00 ing key steals in Pine's pressure the Lady Bantams felt the need together. Our success this year but they have to understand that and will be played in Ray defense were noted by Pine as to change their style of play. will depend on how quickly the certain players will play against Oosting Gymnasium, located in assets. McCabe saw only lim- "We'll play more high-pressure freshman can blend together. zone defenses, certain players the Ferris Athletic Center. ited action a year ago, and will defense, and fast-break as much There is potential for us to do will play against man defenses. "We'dlovetohaveagreatcrowd be pushing harder for more floor aswe can," said Toolan. "Hope- very well if the freshmen con- . . We're still trying to put the for that one," said Pine. time. Newcomer Tina Rideout fully defense will convert into tribute." When asked about the '98 rounds out the frontcourt offense." Pine concurred with team's goals, co-captain Toolan candidates. "At thispoint, there her co-captain: "Last year we declared, "We're looking to im- is absolutely no starting lineup set," said Pine, so the competi- tion amongst the Bantams in Writing A Senior Thesis: practice this week should be fierce. Co-captain B.J. Toolan '95 Are you wondering what is the only senior on the team you've gotten yourself into? other thanSarmuk, and looks to have the inside track on regain- Do you feel both dread and delight at ing her starting shooting guard the thought of writing a senior thesis? position. Known mostly for her passing and three-point shoot- FEATURING ing prowess, Toolan was also This workshop offers you a special the '93-'94 Bantam leader in BRICK OVEN PIZZA steals. "Like Patty, my role looks opportunity to find out about writing to be a little more important than resources and to talk with other thesis 956^000 last year," Toolan said. "I hope writers about concerns, strategies, and to lead by example." Toolan averaged 12 points a game and survival techniques. HOURS five rebounds a year ago, both totals were second on the team. Conducted by Beverly Wall Mon-Thurs 11:30-10:00 Kara Ryczek '96 and Tuesday, November 29,1994. Fri & Sat 11:30-11:00 Katherine Anderson '97 split time at point guard last year, 7:30p.m.-8:30p.m. Sun 5:00-9:00 and are on schedule to do so The Writing Center, 115 Vernon Street again. Ryczek, who is a very 939 Maple Avenue good defensive player, averaged To register, call Kim. in the two steals a game last year, in- cluding an amazing lOina game Writing Center at x2036. Hartford, CT 06114 Page 18 SPORTS THE TRINITY TRIPOD • November 15, 1994 Amy Williams, Trinity's New Swimming Coach... Swimmers Have New Coach And New Attitude BY BRYAN SATTER assure that the Bantam swim- '97 in thebackstroke, while Dave led by senior co-captains Cheryl of depth, returning only one Sports Writer mers excel in endurance and McFarland should be very com- Buchanan and Beth Downer. letterwinner from last year, Lisa stamina. petitive in the Individual Med- Buchanan is an exciting sprinter, Bartley '97. The Bantams may The brochure for the 1994- The Bantams return 29 ley. Not to be forgotten either, is and along with Lisa Giarratano be helped in the second semes- 95 edition of the Trinity swim letterwinners combined onboth Trinity's ace-in-the hole, senior '97 should make the Bantams ter by Julie Mancuso '96 and program advertises "Newfadli- men's and women's teams - Wayne Ogorzalek, the team ties . . . new beginnings." The healthy carryovers from squads leader in both the breaststroke former refers to the recently built that each went 7-3 last season. and the butterfly. A core of young swimmers...will attempt to 37 foot, eight lane pool built two The men are led by senior co- The diving corps looks to gel under the tutelage of their new coach. years ago, while the latter signi- captains Jeff Pennington and be one of Trinity's greatest as- fies the berth of a new era, under Jared Von Arx. Pennington, a sets again, as they were last year. very competitive in the short Shara Abraham '96, who are coach Amy Williams. The Ban- sprinter, will head the Trinity Sophomore prodigy Justin Jarvis distance events. Downer is a both abroad right now, but they tams genesis and their season solid distance swimmer, whose will certainly not be hurt by begin this Saturday at UMass/ leadership in that event will help Bartley's presence, as she is the Dartmouth, with a sense of un- develop young freshman Alison current school record holder in familiarity , and a core of young McBride. McBride will attempt the one meter springboard swimmers that will attempt to to pump new blood into the dis- event. gel under the tutelage of their tance freestyle events, and with The fate of Trinity swim- new coach. experienced swimmer Erin ming, then, rests on the ability The first order of business, Finnemore '96, Trinity should of the veterans to blend in with however, is for the team and the be a competitive distance team. the style of their new coach. coach to get to know one an- Meanwhile, the Bantams Williams already has a set game other. "It's a new season," said return their two butterfly swim- plan, which will implement Williams, " and there will be a mers, Caitlin Corbiere '96 and heavy aerobic development and lot of changes for both the swim- Molly Modzele wski '97 to build endurance conditioning in the mers and myself. This year is on a promising 1993-94 cam- first half of the season to build a going to be full of adjustments. paign. Trinity will look to its foundation for speed enhance- Everyone will be learning to deal youth to provide points in the ment after the Christmas break. with change - new things will be charge in the freestyle events, returns, looking to follow up on backstroke events, as sopho- Williams has focused the pre- happening." along with Tav Fitzpatrick '97. his superb rookie campaign in mores Joanna McKeigue and season on stressing the team For Williams, herself, the Meanwhile, Von Arx will an- which he established school Courtney Hadly, and freshman aspect of swimming, reminding theme of a new beginning could chor a solid middle distance records inboth the one and three recruits Anne Taylor and Nell her troops tobestrong individu- not be more appropriate. She group, and will look to stabilize meter events, and qualified for McCarthy build a foundation ally, but remembering they can- enters Trinity fresh from the the team after the loss of two the NCAA Division III Champi- for years to come. The breast- not win without each other. ranks of assistant coach at her multi-event swimmers last year, onships. Toufic Haddad '97 stroke promises to be the Ban- "The mentality of this team is alma mater, Kenyon College, Luke McCarthy '94 and John will be expected to provide con- tam women's strongest asset, as very strong," said the coach. "A and will assume the responsi- Donahue '94. The long distance sistent results, and- will team cross country star Sarah Stuckey lot of people look at swimming bilities of being a head coach for swimming chores will be left for with a pack of freshman to pro- '95 teams with fellow senior as an individual sport, but it's the first time. Williams is a Thomas Appleton '96 and Scott vide solid support to Jarvis. "We Leslie Orlando to lead the not. It is the people who are former NCAA Champion and Heidorn '97, a pair whose qual- are really readjusting our- charge. Meanwhile, another two fighting for fifth place that most All American swimmer in her ity performances last year will selves," said Ogorzalek, "and sport athlete, Alyson Guild '97 frequently help you win the years at Kenyon, and is still the provide invaluable experience so far things are working out will combine with Emily Woods meet." The Bantams intend on doing a lot of that winning, and record holder in the 200 Yard and confidence heading into this well. With a new coach, it can '98 to handle the Individual after the meet this weekend, Butterfly. She brings a wealth of season. Meanwhile, the Ban- only help out everyone to get Medley chores. travel to Worcester on Decem- knowledge to Trinity, and her tams also feature veterans Eric individually better." The diving portion of the ber 3 for a dual meet with Clark. firm belief in conditioning will Graham '96 and Tom Murray The women swimmers are Trinity squad suffers from a lack Defense Pitches Second Shutout of the Season continued from page 20 Tight end Greg Broderick '95 had a as several players had outstanding sea- and perseverance. Next year's edition of tinued to thwart any kind of Cardinal fine day catching three passes for 47 sons and the team finished with five Bantam football will be hard-pressed to offensive attack as Peter Tighe '95, Ryan yards, while Kirby added two for 71 straight victories. To come back after replace these 17men who have compiled Hankard '95, and Pezzuto, along with yards. The entire game, Mikulski had starting the season 1-2, is a credit to the 17 an impressive 26-5-1 record in four years sophomores Rob Norton and Bobby Ayer ample time to throw, as the Trinity offen- seniors, who showed great leadership at Trinity. played exceptionally. "We finally are sive line did a great job protecting the playing the way Trinity teams are sup- rifle-armed quarterback. Josh Newsome posed to. Too bad the season is over," '95, Tiger Reardon '96, John Dugan '96, commented Pezzuto. Tim Hawke '96, and Vinny Mase '95 Rondini connected on a second field were flawless in their efforts as well as goal with 0:25 left, hitting from 30 yards fullbacks Dave Allard '95 and Julian Craig out. Rondini's field goal was set up by a '95. 43-yard reception by McDavitt from Steve At the beginning of the fourth quar- Mikulski '95. McDavitt turned the "bump ter, Wesleyan had absolutely nothing left screen" into a long gain with the help of in their tired arsenal to throw at the Ban- "You can credit our coaches for our dominance of . Wesieyan. They prepare us so well, plus we, the players, know it's our rival so we are pumped up," —Tom McDavitt '95 a nice block from Kirby. With the field tarns. After Callahan picked off hjs sec- goal, the Bantams held a commanding ond pass of the day, Mikulski scored his 19-0 lead at halftime. first touchdown of the season on a quar- On the first possession of the second terback sneak, increasing the score to the half, the Bantam defense once again final margin, 40-0. forced the Cardinals to punt. With the The Bantam defense was impres- ball deep in the Cardinal territory, Ryan sive in pitching their second shutout of Hankard blocked Stager's punt and the season, holding Wesleyan's leading Pezzuto jumped on the ball in the end rusher, Dave Cottrell, to just 56 yards zone for a Bantams touchdown. Kirby rushing. Offensively, Trinity racket; up added a two-point conversion as he dove 252 yards on the ground, led by junior into the end zone on a run around end. ScottMaurer's 69 yards, Kirby's 68 yards, Trinity increased its lead to 34-0, and Ranieri's 44. "We totally dominated when Mikulski (9 - 19 for 209 yards) Wesleyan. They had no chance against completed a ten-play 82 yard drive with us. We played like we were invincible a 10-yard touchdown pass to Mike these last two weeks. That's the way we Ranieri '96. With leading receiver are supposed toplay," explained Norton. McDavitt (1 catch for 43 yards) seeing The Bantams finished the year with double coverage the entire game, a 6-2 record, their 15th consecutive win- Mikulski had a field day finding open ning season. Though the year was not receivers. what most expected, it still was a success RJ. Rondini '95 follows through as he kicks a 40-yard field goal in MICEYAMABA the second quarter of the 40-0 victory. College View Cafe Scoreboard

1994 ECAC NEW ENGLAND DIVISION III FOOTBALL POLL TRINITY ATHLETES ON THE 1994 FALL ACADEMIC ALL- NESCAC TEAMS (Week #9 - NOVEMBER 14,1994)

Rank Team Record Points Name Sport Position Major Hometown 1. Plymouth State 9-0 183 Rick Fonte Football Def. Tackle Psychology Oxford, CT 2. Williams 8-0 173 Kate Carry Field Hockey Back Economics Hingham, MA 3. Colby 7-1 126 Mali Barkman Field Hockey Midfield Math Canton, CT 4. TRINITY 6-2 110 Neil Zoltowski Men's Soccer Fullback Economics Duxbury, MA Charles Baker Cross Country Economics Longmeadow, MA 5. UMass-Dartmouth 8-2 108 Lea Wedge Women's Soccer Sweeper Sociology Arlington, MA 6.. Maine Maritime 7-2 106 Lissa Smith Women's Soccer Midfield American Studies Nashville, TN 7. Worcestor State 8-2 71 8. Salve Regina 8-1 41 9. Bridgewater State 6-4 38 Statistics 10. W.P.I. 5-4 30 Final 1994 Football Statistical Leaders After Eight Games (6-2) RUSHING NAME ATT. YARDS YDS/GM YDS/CY TD'S This Week in Trinity... Scott Maurer 68 464 58.0 6.8 3 Shaun Kirby 77 348 49.7 45 6 rRECEIVING NAME REC YARDS YD/GM Tom McDavitt 46 848 106.0 Shaun Kirby 25 280 40 Friday 11/18 Greg Broderick 21 292 36.5 Women's Hoops COLBY 7:00 Scott Maurer 18 318 39.75 I Women's Squash atUPenn 6:00 I Ice Hockey at UConn 7:00 PASSING NAME COMP ATT YARDS YD/GM Steve MikulsM Saturday 11/19 129 229 1924 14 2405 Wrestling at Sprinfield Invit 9:00 DEFENSIVE LEADERS Women's Squash at Frank & Marsh 11:00 NAME SOLO ASST I Swimming at UMass-Dart. 1:00 Ryan Hankard Marc Pezzuto Greg Schramm Monday 11/21 Rick Fonte Men's Squash at MIT 4:00 Peter Tighe Sean Hankard Jono Lenzr.er Jon Golas Special Thanks to Kevin Kavanagh, Sports Information Director, for use of the statistics

Pro Boxing Sarah Stuckey Earns Trip To Division III Nationals!! In case you missed it, Sarah Stuckey '95 earned a trip to the Division I ==• Grandpa George Fore- HI National Cross Country Championships with a ninth place finish at the Division III New England PROMOTIONS JBL ~~ ' man is the Heavyweight ' Champion of the World. Meet in Gorham, Maine on the campus of South- Congratulations to Ryan Hankard '96, a The last time Foreman ern Maine. Stuckey, who was also named All- i linebacker on the football team. Hankard NESCAC, will run next weekend at the nationals | was champion was in the mid-1970's when he had a big day in the 40-0 thrashing of rival in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. lost to Ali in the famous "Rumble In The i Wesleyan, getting 13 tackles, including 2 Co-captain Alexis Colby '95 also ran well at I Jungle". Now, at age 45, Foreman has once ! unassisted. Hankard, who is the leading tack- the New Englands finishing in 15th place. How- again shown the world the sad state of boxing. ! lor on the team, also blocked a Cardinal punt ever, Colby, who also earned All-NESCAC hon- Credit Foreman, whom everyone loves, when ors for the second straight year, just missed quali- j which was recovered by fellow linebacker you see him in another twenty commercials, fying for the nationals. I Marc Pezzuto '96 in the end zone for a Trin- but please, LET MIKE TYSON GO!" Rob Johnson '97 was the top Trinity male to I itv touchdown. MctoCate place at the New Englands, finishing in 30th place. Come down to the

College View Cafe BRIAN CALLAHAN '95

The Sports Editors would like to congratu- I View Specials: late Brian Callahan '95 for being named the Col-1 lege View /Tripod Athlete of the Week. Callahan, Tuesday is $3.50* a senior defensive back from Swampscott, Mas- sachusetts, earns the honor for his two intercep- tion performance in the 40-0 win over rival pitcher night. Wesleyan. One ofCallahan's interceptions led to j a Bantam touchdown. Callahan, a four year letterwinner, has I been one of the main reasons why the defense [ only allowed 177 yards of total offense to the j Sundays, $3.50* pitchers, Cardinals. Congratulations Brian, but remem- ber thatN.C.A. A. rules prohibit student-athletes j from receiving free food or drink. 9 til closing with this ad. *=MU's Best. Crtpotr

Vol.XCIII No. 9 PUBLISHED BY THE STUDENTS OF TRINITY COLLEGE SINCE 1904 NOVEMBER 15, 1994 Seniors end careers with 26-5-1 record... Eight In A Row! Bantams Humiliate Wesleyan 40-0 BYALCARBONE on the left side so I took advan- Sports Editor tage of it and then Pezz made a great block on the punter to en- It has been eight years since able me to go all the way," ex- Wesleyan defeated Trinity in a plains McDavitt, whose other football game. Ifs been five years punt return for a touchdown since Wesleyan even came close was against Middlebury. to winning. The entire afternoon, the On Saturday, the Bantams Trinity defense played incred- finished the 1994 season with a ibly, holding the Cardinals at a convincing 40-0 shutout over the standstill. The defensive line of hapless Cardinals at Andrus Sean Hankard '95, Rick Fonte Field in Middletown. In the last '95, Jon Golas '96, and Jono Lenzner '96 applied constant Football pressure to Wesleyan quarter- back Scott Hevesy. It seemed like Hevesy was picking him- Wesleyan 0.', self off the ground every time he dropped back to pass because the defensive line had such a four years, Trinity has outscored ferocious pass rush and the Ban- Wesleyan 156 to 32, an average tam defensive backs, led by score of 39 -8. That's pretty im- Brian Callahan '95, CraigBorsari pressive for Trinity, pretty dis- '98, and Greg Schramm '95 had mal for Wesleyan. "You can great coverage. Hevesy, who credit our coaches for our domi- was 13 for 34 for 95 yards was nance of Wesleyan. They pre- Marc Pezzuto '96 and Greg Schramm '97, wrap up a Wesleyan ball-carrier in the 40-0 ALICE YAMADA sacked three times and also in- pare us so well, plus we, the shutout over the Cardinals. '• tercepted three times. Callahan players, know it's our rival so racking up 461 yards of total eight-play 64-yard drive with a Stager's punt was downed at had two interceptions and we are pumped up," explains offense and limiting the Cardi- seven-yard touchdown run, the midfield. However, due to a Schramm had one to increase split end Tom McDavitt '95, who nals to only 177. From the first floodgates were opened. Wesleyan penalty, Stager had his career total to 17. has enjoyed several fine games possession of the game, the With 5:39 left in the first to repunt. This time McDavitt Trinity added to its lead in against Wesleyan. crowd of 3,600 knew Wesleyan quarter, McDavitt returned a caught the punt, and, with the the second quarter, as R.J. In this year's battle of the would have little chance of stop- punt 69 yards for his second help of a Mark Pezzuto '96 block, Rondini '95 drilled a 40-yard state's Little Ivies, the Bantams pingthe 'Trinity Express'. When punt return touchdown of the raced down the Trinity sidelines field goal. Trinity's defense con- dominated both sides of the ball, Shaun Kirby '95 completed an year. At first, Cardinal Rick for the score. "The wall was there Please turn to page 18 With the return of Carroll, McGranahan. and Sheehan... Defense A Key Pucksters Ready For Big Season BY DONNY GOWAN ffl year, Ashe and Monahan tried key players for the Bantams will Ingredient For Sports Writer something new, dry land prac- return this year after missing tice at six in the morning for the last season: Todd Carroll '96, Every year, the Trinity first three weeks of the fall train- Eric McGranahan '95, and Chris Women's Basketball hockey team prepares for the ing period. Senior defenseman Sheehan'97. Carroll led the team upcoming season by perform- Jordy Davis commented, "Itwas in scoring two years ago, and is BYMARKMENTONE the two-highest scoring single- ing dry land training in the fall. tough to get used to in the be- now back to anchor a first line Sports Writer seasons in Bantam history. A In the past, these preseason ginning, but I really think that it for the Bantams that include 5'1O" power forward, Hadfield workouts were usually in the helped the team come together. McGranahan and sophomore Despite returning three was also the squad's top late afternoon after classes. Af- It was a good chance for every- CraigMuse. Museledlastyear's starters and eight letterwinners rebounder last year, so she and ter last years 8-13-2 record, se- one to show their dedication. team in goals with thirteen. from its 16-7 team of a year ago, Armstrong leave a huge void nior co-captains Brendan Everyone showed up and the Captain's Ashe and the 1994-95 version of the Trin- under the basket. "We must Monahan and Patrick Ashe fall workouts went well." Monahan lead a solid group of ity Coliege Women's Basket- quickly and successfully fill the knew that the team needed a On the ice, there is much senior wingers in Ken Golden ball Team will offer its fans a missed spots," said co-captain new look and a more upbeat reason for hope this year. The and Pete Rrawiec, while sopho- completely different look. With Patty Sarmtik '95, who aver- attitude. It wasn't that last years Bantams graduated just two more Terry Long, last year's five new faces, some altered aged seven points a game last team hadn't worked together players from last year, captain leading scorer, Billy Hogan '96, roles for a few of the veterans, season.. and played hard, there was just Chris Gollini and Todd Mills, Winston Binch '97 and Christen and a different style of play, Staking an early claim to something missing. The team and returned twenty lettermen Bruyere '97, will all add depth head coach Maureen Pine's the frbntcourt vacancies are two chemistry wasn't there. So this to this year's squad. Also, three Please turn to page 16 troops are poised to come to- freshmen. SarahMartin'98who gether quickly and build on last was a member of a New En- season's success. gland championship team at Pine, who is in her eighth Cushing Academy, according year, lost only two seniors to to Pine, a standout in preseason the class of '94, but their ab- practice. Carolyn Canty '9S, sence will be deeply felt. Kate who, like Martin, is a six-footer, Armstrong '94 was the team's has impressed coaches with her tallestplayer atsixfeet, its start- strength in the preseason. ing center, and the team leader Martin and Canty face in blocked shots. Classmate competition for playing time Jen Hadfield '94 graduated as from the likes of returnees Trinity's second all-time lead- Sarmuk, Sue Lally '96, Susan ing scorer, and as the owner of Please turn to page 17 Inside Tripod Sports.

WRESTLING WOMEN'S SQUASH MEN'S SQUASH SWIMMING STATISTICS

Trinity hockey, as shown last year, has returned to the ice for 1994-95.