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Hartford, Conn. Volume CXVI Trinity College Tuesday, February 14, 2017 Number II Trinity Supports International Stu- Trustees The Board of Trustees dents in Wake of Trump Action convened at the College ERIN GANNON ’19 despite the snow MANAGING EDITOR JUSTIN FORTIER ’18 EDITOR-in-CHIEF On Tuesday, Feb. 7, the Office of Internation- On Feb. 10 and Feb. 11 al Students and Schol- the Board of Trustees met ars held an information to discuss the future of the session during common college. The theme of the hour aimed at addressing weekend designed by Pres- the concerns of interna- ident Joanne Berger-Swee- tional students at Trinity ny was, “Trinity plans for regarding the recent Ex- 2023.” All fall semester, ecutive Order signed by faculty, staff and students President Trump on Jan. have been working on a 27. According to College strategic plan in five sub- President Joanne Berg- COURTESY OF Trinity College Office of Communications committees. Now, as the er-Sweeney, this is just President Joanne Berger-Sweeney at a press conference organized by Senator Richard Blumenthal. plan begins to take shape one of many ways Trini- the President is planning ty is supporting interna- by Katharine Clair, Trin- Students Offices, includ- opened for discussion, to get consensus on what tional students amidst ity’s International Stu- ing Dean Joe DiChristi- giving a platform to the plan should look like. recent political turmoil. dent Advisor. Also in at- na, who also addressed the students in atten- This began with getting ad- Held in McCook Audi- tendance were several the students briefly. dance to ask questions vice from the Trustees, and torium, the session fea- representatives from Ad- After the opening re- will continue with whole tured opening remarks missions and the Dean of marks, the room was see IMMIGRATION on page 6 campus input this spring. Squash Beats St. New Breakfast Spot Basketball Lawrence, Harvard Makes Mouths Water Turmoil

The men’s squash team clinched the top birth at Local waffle joint serves up hot breakfast to satisfy Bantam basketball fought nationals with last weeks wins breakfast connoisseurs hard battles against NES- CAC rivals in both men’s MOLLY SCHINELLER ’18 Berlin Turnpike in New- CONTRIBUTING WRITER ington, the restaurant and women’s weekend is famous for serving up competition The Sloppy Waffle is oversized pancakes, juicy the cozy, lively, and in- burgers, eggs of all kinds, ALEX DAHLEM ’20 sanely delicious break- and of course the special- CONTRIBUTING WRITER fast joint you’ve always ty Belgian liège waffles dreamed of and never that inspired its name. The final weekend of knew where to find. Locat- The “sloppy waffle” the men’s and women’s ed about fifteen minutes basketball regular sea- away from Trinity at 2551 see BREAKFAST on page 8 sons saw wins for both teams against Hamilton and losses against Middle- bury. The men won com- fortably against Hamilton on Feb. 10 (67-53) before losing to the and experi- COURTESY OF Trinity College Athletics enced Middlebury team on Rick Penders ’18 put Trinity before his National Team to win. Feb. 11 (97-80). The wom- CAM CHOTTINER ’20 the Bantams defeated en won an exciting game CONTRIBUTING WRITER the Crimson 5-4. The fate on Friday against Hamil- was sealed by Belfast, ton (63-58) before losing Coming off yet another Ireland native Michael the conference regular NESCAC Championship, Craig ’19 who won the season closer to Middle- Trinity’s top ranked Men’s deciding match. The Ban- bury on Saturday (65-59). Squash team notched a tam’s top four of Craig, Hamilton proved to be pair of impressive wins Kush Kumar ’20, Rick difficult right out of the gate over Harvard and St. Law- Penders ’18, and Thoboki as the Bantams and Con- rence this past week. On Mohohlo ’19, all got the tinentals traded blows in Wednesday, Feb. 8, the job done. Harvard’s depth the first half. Ed Ogundeko Bantams traveled to Murr players proved tough, but ’17, Trinity’s double-dou- Center Squash Courts James Evans ’18 won his ble machine, gave the in Boston to face the #1 match in the #8 position Bantams a one-point lead ranked Harvard Crim- to remain unbeaten in his COURTESY OF Molly Schineller ’18 son. In an instant classic, see SQUASH on page 11 A complete and wholesome breakfast at the Sloppy Waffle. see BASKETBALL on page 11 2 FEBRUARY 14, 2017 The Trinity Tripod Tripod Editorial Established in 1904 Students’ Responsibility for Inclusivity Editor in Chief On Friday, Feb. 10 the mands present at the fore- financially support the Justin Fortier ’18 Board of Trustees had a front of their words. At my most talented minority brief dialogue over lunch table, we listened to anec- students. As student lead- Managing Editor with student leader sourc- dotes of ten or so students ers on campus, it is im- es from a few of the core leaving Trinity because perative that were do not Erin Gannon ’19 groups at Trinity: the Stu- they felt unsupported, and let this value go to waste. News Editors Features Editor dent Government Associ- how if Trinity had more To student leaders from Joe DiBacco ’19 Sophia Gourley ’19 ation (SGA), the Student permanent staff (full-time both majority and minori- Gillian Reinhard ’20 Athlete Council (SAC), queer resource center posi- ty backgrounds: tirelessly Sports Editors Pride Leaders, and mem- tion, multicultural affairs search to strengthen your Opinion Editors Nate Choukas ’18 bers of Action Coalition office staff increase), those organizations. Seek out Matt Epstein ’19 Ian McDonald ’20 Trinity (ACT). The talking lost students may still those who are different Bora Zalonshja ’20 points for the luncheon walk among the Bantams. from you, and do not let Senior Editors revolved around how to As a student involved in your organization remain A&E Editors Maggie Elias ’17 better make students feel a cross section of organiza- homogeneous. Regardless Trip Slaymaker ’18 Evan Scollard ’17 welcome and supported, tions on campus, I find it of whether you are the Charlie McMahon ’18 Kelly Vaughan ’17 academically and social- hard to accept that this is President of the Invest- Campbell North ’17 ly on campus. This dis- the only solution going for- ment Club or the Imani, Copy Chief Annelese Gilbert ’17 cussion revolved around ward. I am aware that in- Black Student Union or Maura Griffith ’17 Ryan Murphy ’17 the Bantam Network, clusivity must be intention- any organization mem- Academic Advisors, and al, and cannot be a passive ber in between; if you let Copy Editors Staff Writers the other relationships campaign, but I feel the re- your organization draw Cat Haight ’17 Samantha Beati ’17 that form the pillars of sponsibility must fall to the only on a single set of ex- Katherine Novko ’19 Hope Gillan ’18 a Trinity Student’s insti- majority students, not to periences, the group will Ben Gambuzza ’20 Emily Llerena ’18 tutional support system. some administrative staff operate in a vacuum and Jackie Mercadante ’17 While most student that can only console and not benefit from the tire- Will Verdeur ’18 leaders came to this meet- council those students who less procurement efforts of Photography Editor Jenna Behan ’19 ing excited for the opportu- are left on the periphery. the Trinity Administration. 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Errors and Comments [email protected] OPINION Pipeline Poised to be Built Despite Opponents JAMES CALABRESI ’20 its long-term integrity.” fight becomes difficult to in the resulting explosion. and Morton county refer- STAFF WRITER While Energy Transfer understand regarding wa- This is not the first ences where the deceased Partners has pledged to ter, which the Sioux view time that the rhetoric of were moved during the Back at the end of the work with the Natives at as a precious, God-given the Pipeline owners has construction of Lake Oahe now-infamous 2016, you the Oceti Sakowin Camp, resource. For them, this conflicted with reality, as over 50 years ago. A Stand- may have heard via main- the efforts by police to means the water itself is they continue to dispar- ing Rock Sioux tribe ar- stream news or your Face- remove protestors from part of the tribe and should age the efforts of the pro- chaeologist had something book feed, of the Dakota private land have been not be tampered with by testors as violent: “the else to say: “Different cul- Access Pipeline and the outright violent at times. outside forces. Thus, when destruction of equipment tures have different beliefs Native Americans fight- A infamous interview by Energy Transfer Partners and encroachment on pri- on graveyards… That’s ing . The pipeline, built by Erin Schrode features a claims that “Dakota Access vate property must not be hallowed ground. Period.” Dakota Access LLC, has man explaining the bat- was designed with tremen- tolerated.” This statement In the coming weeks, been the subject of ma- tle lines between armed dous safety factors and re- jor scrutiny and frequent North Dakotan police and dundancies, including com- peaceful protests. What peaceful Water Protectors pliance with and exceeding “Another Pipeline just burst in Bayou, when a gun- all safety and environmen- Louisiana, killing one person and in- “Fear of the ‘other’ has cer- shot is heard tal regulations,” one can’t juring three in the resulting explosion.” and the video help but wonder why the tainly pervaded the news tilts to show company had to go through cycle for the last year...” the pained such a resource-rich area. and shocked The answer lies in the expression on history of the pipeline. is completely false as all as President Trump works started last year as small Schrode’s face as she flails The pipeline was original- first-hand accounts -com to confirm the pipeline scale resistance within the and falls. While the inci- ly planned to be routed firm there have been no through executive orders, Native community of the dent itself is abhorrent, through Bismarck, but the attacks since the inception many look to army Veter- Standing Rock Sioux tribe, the reporter was not on plan was scrapped when of the peaceful protests. ans as the last chance for has spread. This is due the front lines of the pro- the environmental assess- This comes after the a stand to be made against to their persistence and tests, nor was the protest ment determined that the North Dakotan police have, the pipeline after they vis- the presence of celebrities violent. Perhaps the more it was too close to well- on multiple occasions, tear ited DAPL and managed such as Shailene Wood- concerning issue is that of head source water protec- gassed, maced, and shot to help convince President ley and Mark Ruffalo. The the land that is at stake for tion areas which should the Water Protectors with Obama to halt the pipe- water protectors at Oceti the Standing Rock Natives. be avoided. This news is rubber bullets and wa- line. Under that adminis- Sakowin camp are deeply It is important to un- striking considering that ter cannons. Artistic di- tration, Native Americans concerned about the pipe- derstand that the pipeline an environmental impact rector, Josh Fox, tweeted seemed to have a friend line, which would run un- itself does not physically statement was concluded ,“Today at #standingrock, in the White House, with der Lake Oahe, a reservoir cross Sioux land. If that to be “not required” by the protectors held mirrors to a statement released sup- used for their water con- were the case then clearly Regional Director of U.S. the brutality of the police. porting an investigation sumption. Energy Transfer the Army Corps of Engi- Fish and Wildlife Services. Then, police tear gassed into alternative routes Partner, the official parent neers would have to stop On top of this comes and maced them as usual. that could help both the company owner, released drilling and begin rerout- the news that a pipeline #nodapl” along with photo- people of Bismarck and statements trying to as- ing. So what is the prob- in Blue Ridge, Texas as of graphs of visible tear gas those of the Standing suage those worried about lem here? Why can’t they Jan. 30 has spilled a sec- among protestors. This Rock tribe. Now, however, the leaks: “The pipeline let the pipe through? The ond time since opening in particular incident came under the Trump admin- crosses 90 to 115 feet be- answer is, Lake Oahe. The mid-2016, and is owned by just after the North Dako- istration, it is likely that low Lake Oahe with heavy lake, a reservoir on the Enbridge, who are equity tan police force assembled the Army Corps will plow wall pipe and, as we all Missouri River, is inter- co-owners of the Dakota on a hill where, according ahead with or without a know, the pipe is inspect- sected by the pipeline as it Access Pipeline. Another to the Sioux, their ances- full environmental impact ed, tested and re-test- snakes its way around the Pipeline just burst in Bay- tors are buried. The Bis- statement, or the approval ed prior to being placed Native land of the Stand- ou, Louisiana, killing one mark Tribune reported on of our ever-belittled, origi- into service to ensure ing Rock Sioux tribe. The person and injuring three the incident, citing Sioux nal American landowners. Trustee Meetings Should be More Accessible

ANNELISE GILBERT ’17 useful at our fellow NES- demand for transparency I doubt many students go tage of Trustees’ presence SENIOR EDITOR CAC member Wesleyan. and accountability.” The out of their way to check on campus to fight for - is Last February around demonstration appeared that. Further, only the sues they are passionate Almost exactly a year 100 Wesleyan students to result in the meeting dates are listed and no about. In 1968 168 mem- ago, as the Managing Ed- staged a protest at their being moved off campus. meeting times or locations bers of the Trinity commu- itor of the Tripod, I wrote Board of Trustees meet- nity staged a lock-in of the an editorial addressing ing to encourage the uni- “Without fair notice of when and where trustees in order to force the College’s lack of trans- versity to divest their en- Board of Trustees meetings occur, it is them to consider the Sen- parency concerning Board dowment. Again, this past difficult for students to take action.” ate’s proposal concerning of Trustees members’ cam- November, members of scholarships for black stu- pus visits. The editorial Wesleyan’s Student Union dents. The act proved suc- called for Board of Trustee showed up to a closed cessful, in that it resulted meeting in- Board of Trustee’s meeting In addition to their closed are provided. The trust- in the College promising a formation to meeting, the Wesleyan ees were on campus this $30,000 scholarship fund be published “In the past, Trinity students Board of Trustees also past weekend, and there for black students. through the have ...fought for issues that had scheduled a public is no mention of any of Without fair notice of Trinity To- they are passionate about...” meeting open to all stu- their activities on Trinity when and where Board of day calendar, dents later that afternoon. Today while I’m unsure Trustees meetings occur, it so students, Sadly, my call for meet- if the inclement weath- is difficult for students to faculty ings to be included on the er affected their plans. take action. Additionally, members, and any other where only “a handful of Trinity Today calendar The most pubic evidence an open forum like Wesley- members of the commu- members of the Wesleyan has not been answered. of their visit is a photo an’s open to everyone, not nity would have the op- Student Assembly (WSA)” Their meeting dates are tweeted by Danny Mey- just those invited to panels portunity to directly voice had been invited. The un- listed on the Board of er ’80 P ’20 at Peter B’s. and lunches, would give their concerns to trustees. invited students hoped Trustees homepage on the In the past, Trinity stu- equal opportunity for all to This method has proven “to open the meeting in a main Trinity website, but dents have taken advan- voice concerns to trustees. 4 FEBRUARY 14, 2017 Trump Leading America Down a Dangerous Path MATT EPSTEIN ’19 take years, were sent back ly stand, the travel ban is The Executive and Judicial “yes man”, siding in favor OPINION EDITOR to their home countries, suspended, and unsurpris- branches are separate, with with the views of Trump on and told that they couldn’t ingly, President Trump the separation of powers Supreme Court decisions. Throughout his time travel to the United States. has demonstrated his dis- being intentional. Trump President Trump’s at- on the campaign trail, now In some cases, Green Card pleasure with the ruling. may learn this the hard tempts to delegitimize a President Donald Trump holders, legal residents of Shortly after Judge Robart way if the case goes all the judge because a ruling made a bevy of promises the United States, were de- filed for the suspension of way to the Supreme Court. didn’t fall in his favor is to the American people, tained at airports when try- the executive order, Presi- In the days following his not an isolated incident, perhaps none more contro- ing to return to the States. dent Trump tweeted “The initial tweet, Trump dou- but yet another instance versial than his proposed Unsurprisingly, the travel opinion of this so-called bled down, again on Twit- of Trump attempting to “Muslim Ban”. Although he ban was met with outrage judge, which essential- ter, saying, “just cannot nudge American democracy eventually toned back his by many, with some calling ly takes law-enforcement believe a judge would put ever so closer to an author- rhetoric to talk of “extreme it veiled racism, and others itarian state. In fact, this vetting” and temporary calling it unconstitution- “...as Trump’s Presidency continues, Amer- is not the first time that bans from select countries, al. While many protest- icans must be cautious, and not blindly the President has called many assumed that Trump ed at airports, the travel into question a judge, cit- “didn’t mean it,” and sim- ban went into effect, and take his administration at their word .” ing while on the campaign ply said what some want- the United States, a coun- trail that a judge couldn’t ed to hear in order to gar- try that has historically be objective because of ner votes. As we approach opened its arms to those away from our country, is our country in such peril. If his Mexican heritage. the end of the first month in need closed, its doors. ridiculous and will be over- something happens blame Throughout the first few of Trump’s Presidency, Just days af- turned!” While President him and court system. weeks of Trump’s Presiden- that turns out to have ter President Trump an- Trump has said many con- People pouring in. Bad!” cy, his administration has been far from the case. nounced his executive or- troversial things over the While his attempt to cited inaccurate facts to the Less than two weeks der, the Washington State past two years, his latest delegitimize the judge American public, while la- ago, President Trump en- Attorney General filed a le- tweet is perhaps the most was denounced by many, beling the media as the “op- acted an executive order, gal complaint, asking for a chilling. In the past, Pres- it was met with criticism position party.” As Trump’s banning travel from cit- court to rule parts of the or- idents have certainly dis- from an unlikely source: Presidency continues, izens of seven majority der unconstitutional. Days agreed with court rulings, Neil Gorsuch, Trump’s Americans must be cau- Muslim countries for three later, U.S. District Court but calling into question the Supreme Court nominee, tious, and not blindly take months. For those from judge James Robart tempo- legitimacy of the judge, one who called the President’s his administration at their Iraq, Iran, Yemen, Syria, rarily halted the executive who is well respected and comments “demoralizing word. If Trump is success- Somalia, Libya, and Su- order while he considered has served for many years, and disheartening.” Al- ful in silencing the media dan, travel to the United the lawsuit. While the Jus- threatens to undermine though Trump’s comments and creating distrust of States was halted, regard- tice Department (read: the the American Judiciary. are certainly frightening, the Judiciary, the Unit- less of whether they had a Trump administration) ap- President Trump may Gorsuch’s criticism of the ed States will be well on valid visa. Many who had pealed the temporary halt, seemingly not be aware, President shows that al- its way down a dark path applied for and received an appeals court upheld but our government is one though he is conservative, that has historically al- visas, a process that can the ruling. As we current- of checks and balances. he may not simply be a ways ended with disaster. DeVos Could Ruin the American Education System BORA ZALOSHNA ’20 system is crucial to growing study education in college, ever they choose, and appro- ers,” and that more charter OPINION EDITOR a country’s economy. It is no and neither she, her husband priating federal funds to those schools were ranking below coincidence that the nations nor any of her children have schools. This may sound like the 25th percentile than pub- On Feb. 7, Vice President with the best education sys- ever attended public school. a good idea at first, but school lic schools. “Michigan leads Mike Pence broke a tie in tem have the strongest and In a 16 page letter criticiz- choice is riddled with prob- the nation in schools run by Congress to confirm Betsy De- fastest growing GDPs. A study ing DeVos, Senator Elizabeth lems. States that have already for-profits,” they reported. Vos as the secretary of educa- published in Education Next, Warren argued that “there is tried to implement it have This is what DeVos was al- tion. Republicans celebrated an education research journal no precedent for an Educa- shown just how disastrous its lowed to do for Michigan due this as a victory, but this ap- found that “each additional tion Department Secretary impact on school districts is. to her immense wealth, and pointment has the potential year of average schooling in a nominee with your lack of ex- to devastate the American country increased the average perience in public education.” “...legislators must think with their economy and put our coun- 40-year growth rate in GDP by DeVos’s ties to legislators try even further behind the about 0.37 percentage points.” are also muddled with hefty heads rather than their wallets” rest of the world in education. Republican or Democrat, donations to their campaigns, America is already trailing everyone can agree that Amer- Her family has used their behind in education. An Orga- ica’s education system needs enormous wealth to influence nization for Economic Cooper- reform and change. This may legislators for some time now. Pouring money into charter this is what she will be able to ation and Development report be why Trump chose DeVos. They’ve given $200 million to and magnet schools rather do to our country if the other studied 34 countries, including She is a big change from any right-wing causes since 1970. than investing in failing school branches of government don’t She also gave at least $100,000 districts just hasn’t worked. Af- check her newfound power to the pro-Trump super PAC, ter DeVos implemented school over our public schools. This “...DeVos has absolutely no possibly one of the reason she choice in districts in Michi- may be hard for some because experience in the field of education.” was tapped for this position. gan, their scores plummeted. DeVos has donated to so many “She is, in essence, a lobbyist Michigan is “among the worst of them, but legislators must — someone who has used her places to argue that choice has think with their heads rather extraordinary wealth to influ- made schools better,” accord- than their wallets in these up- America. The U.S. ranked 17th Education Secretary we have ence the conversation about ing to the New York Times. coming years. They need fight overall among the 34 coun- ever had, but she is a change education reform, and to bend Additionally, the choice against DeVos’s school choice tries, 17th in reading, 21st in in the wrong direction. DeVos that conversation to her ideo- program allows educators to ambitions and put money into science, and 26th in math. Nor- is horrendously under qual- logical convictions despite the line their own pockets. A 2014 reforming public schools rather dic and East Asian countries ified to be the Secretary of dearth of evidence supporting investigation by the Detroit than throwing it away on char- like Finland and Japan con- Education, and has conflict- them,” said Stephen Hender- Free Press reported that Mich- ter schools. Citizens should also tinuously outperform America. ing interests in the form of son editor of the Detroit Free igan’s charter schools “rake contact their senators whenev- The CIA factbook ranks the US economic ties with legislators. Press who has been watching in taxpayer money and refuse er they are about to make a vote 44th in literacy. People often First off, DeVos has ab- DeVos work since she started. to detail how they spend it.” on an education issue and voice call America the greatest coun- solutely no experience in the As Secretary, DeVos wants They found that charter school their concerns. Only by work- try in the world, but educa- field of education. She has to implement school choice, employees and board mem- ing hard to resist DeVos will tion wise, it has fallen behind. never held a professional posi- which is essentially allowing bers were “steering lucrative the American people be able to The quality of an education tion as an educator, she didn’t students to go to school wher- deals to themselves or insid- salvage our education system. NEWS ConnPIRG Undertakes New Initiatives on Campus GILLIAN REINHARD ’20 tention toward combating a more sustainable future with its specific focus on government at every lev- NEWS EDITOR environmental change. on and off campus. The politics, is able to work el,” commented Kennedy. “We (ConnPIRG) chose meeting featured a presen- on environmental issues The hunger and home- The Trinity College 100% renewable energy tation from Dr. Amber L. without taking the place of lessness campaign was also chapter of Connecticut as our leading campaign Pitt, a conservation ecol- other Trinity clubs such as introduced at ConnPIRG’s Private Interest Research because the new (presi- ogist at Trinity. Pitt pro- Green Campus. Cohen also first meeting of the semes- Group (ConnPIRG) was dential) administration vided an in-depth look at noticed the ability to coop- ter, chaired by Larisa Bogo- well known last semester and recent events make it climate change across the erate within ConnPIRG, molov ’20. Bogomolov hopes for its extensive voter reg- a very salient topic,” ex- world, with an emphasis because although the club to first increase awareness istration campaign. Mem- plained president of Con- on dramatically increasing is political, the issues ad- of hunger and homeless- bers of the group could be nPIRG, Trinna Larsen ’20. CO2 levels and the rapid dressed by ConnPIRG ness in the United States found advertising the im- “It also is something that is extinction of animal and are inherently bipartisan. and then take the necessary portance of taking part in very easy to agree on as it plant life. Pitt also focused In addition to a presen- steps to combat it. “These the November elections makes both environmental on the direct affect climate tation of renewable energy, are problems that are ad- as well as helping Trin- and economic sense at this change will have on Con- two background campaigns dressed by many colleges,” ity students register to point. Our goal right now necticut in particular. Her of ConnPIRG were intro- explained Bogmolov during vote. With election season is just to get a commitment urgent words inspired all duced. The save the bees the meeting, “However, at over, ConnPIRG has set and that will lead to initia- members of ConnPIRG to campaign, spearheaded by Trinity, we see these prob- its sights on new goals. tives we can pursue to actu- take action and brainstorm Sarah Kennedy ’20 covered lems right outside of our ConnPIRG takes a ally make tangible change how to make Trinity and, the mass extinction of bees campus in Hartford. We unique place in the long list and begin reducing our car- more broadly, Hartford, at an alarming rate. Ken- have the unique opportu- of clubs available to Trini- bon emissions.” Other is- environmentally friendly. nedy hopes that the cam- nity to become directly in- ty students. The national sues at the forefront of Con- The meeting also paign will raise awareness volved with these issues.” organization, Public Inter- nPIRG’s attention include featured a presenta- about both the importance Larsen continued with est Research Group, was affordable college educa- tion from Kate Cohen, of bees as pollinators and her optimism for the club formed forty-six years ago tion, hunger and homeless- the state director of their status as an endan- and the changes it hopes and serves as a federation ness, getting “big money” ConnPIRG. Cohen out- gered species. As attention to make. “It’s a super ex- of non-profit organizations out of politics and prevent- lined the goals of Conn- is gained, Kennedy aims to citing campaign and defi- that promote political ad- ing the extinction of bees. PIRG and explained that take action to prevent the nitely in its beginning vocacy and change. Typ- These goals were ad- the organization is devoted extinction of bees and regis- stages!” As ConnPIRG em- ically, ConnPIRG begins dressed at ConnPIRG’s to creating policy-driven ter Trinity College with Bee barks to reach its new set each semester with a fo- kickoff meeting held change. Because of this, Campus USA. “ConnPIRG of goals, there is no doubt cus on a main campaign, Wednesday Feb. 8 in the ConnPIRG is able to ad- has a track record of leg- that the group will con- with several smaller cam- Washington Room. The dress a diverse range of islative achievements and tinue to raise awareness paigns in the background. meeting largely focused on issues while working along- it feels really good to work and get students involved This semester the organi- how students at Trinity can side other organizations. for an organization that in political issues during zation has shifted its at- make a difference towards For example, ConnPIRG, is capable of influencing the 2016-2017 school year. Black History Month Celebrated with Multiple Events

JOE DIBACCO ’19 College Black Women’s Or- Umoja House on Feb. 8 Feb. 10 to Feb. 18, there er doing whatever he can NEWS EDITOR ganization is keying in on from 5 to 7 PM. On Feb. 9, will be a screening of to support his family and intersectionality among Keyon Dooling was sched- “Fences”, a movie direct- steer his athletically gifted In recognition of Black African Americans. This uled to give a talk in the ed by Denzel Washington, son in the right direction. History Month, various includes, but is not limited Washington Room about starring himself alongside On Feb. 23, Men of Col- student-run organiza- to, highlighting the expe- overcoming adversity and Viola Davis, who plays or Alliance (MOCA) and tions on campus are host- riences of black members making it to the NBA, but his wife in the film. The Trinity African Students ing a myriad of events. of the LGBTQ communi- the lecture was postponed movie is adapted from Association (TASA) are The lineup includes film ty or immigrant families. as a result of the snow a 1983 play by August hosting an event called screenings and panel dis- The first event cele- storm. Dooling was se- Wilson about an African Minorities in STEM in cussions as a way of en- brating Black History lected 10th overall in the American family in 1950s Terrace Rooms B&C from couraging the spread of Month here on campus 2000 NBA draft by the Or- Pittsburgh. “Fences” was 5 to 7 PM. On Feb. 26, information and educa- was held in the Washing- lando Magic. Playing pro- the sixth play in Wilson’s a Black History Month tion about the history of ton Room on Feb. 1 named fessionally for 13 years, 10-part Pittsburgh Cy- Chapel Service will be African Americans and the Liberation Celebra- Dooling was a part of 7 cle, a series of 10 plays held at 12:30 PM at the their contributions to the tion, it was a dinner that different teams, includ- about the African Ameri- Trinity Chapel. Also on world. Helping to coordi- welcomed people to attend ing the Boston Celtics. can experience in America Feb. 26 the Umoja House nate the activities are the a commemoration of the Dooling is still involved during the 20th century. is hosting an event called Office of Multicultural Af- freedom movements of in professional basketball, Washington plays Troy Black Womyn: Con- fairs and the Office of Stu- people of African heritage. becoming a life coach in Maxson, a former Negro versations with Lesbi- dent Activities, Involve- Other events this past the NBA and NBA Devel- League baseball player ans of African Descent ment, and Leadership. week included What opment League after his turned garbage truck driv- from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. The Dean of Multicul- About a Head Wrap? at playing days werre over. tural Affairs, Karla Spur- At CinestudioWHAT from'S lock-Evans, said that this year’s theme in the ob- DRIVING Want to Write for the Tripod? servance of Black History .?? Month at Trinity is Break- 1'111 11' 1YO 0¥1'.flC""E" Rau&E ""D ing Boundaries as a way We are constantly looking for writ- of celebrating the diverse ers to join our team. history of the African American experience in America and other coun- Please contact tries all over the world. [email protected] Kendall Mitchell ’17, cultural house coordina- to learn more and get involved tor for Umoja House and COURTESY OF Trinity College and Keyon Dooling president of the Trinity Keyon Dooling’s event was postponed due to the snowstorm. 6 February 14, 2017 Trinity Responds to International Student Concerns continued from page 1 received helpful informa- ed. Declaring the institu- the travel ban to address able to travel, and also de- tion applicable to herself. tion a sanctuary campus individual concerns and termining whether Trinity and speak their concerns. “[Berger] briefly spoke does not have any legal needs during this time. among peer Connecticut One student remarked on about how it may be hard- standing or, in my opin- “I think things that we’re institutions could pro- the apathy toward inter- er to stay in America once ion, clear legal meaning.” doing are so much more vide housing over breaks, national affairs by non-in- I graduate,” she said, “so Additionally, Berg- important than a decla- so students wouldn’t ternational students, it’s all up in the air now.” er-Sweeney wants to avoid ration of a word that does have to go home and and the isolating affect it The event was just one placing international stu- not currently have a lot run the risk of not being has on the internation- of a series of planned ac- dents in a position that of meaning,” she said. able to return to the US. al student population. tions taken by the College may compromise their She also stated that sev- “When there are issues Shortly after the floor in response to the Exec- safety. “Given some of the eral alumni have reached that I think affect higher opened for discussion, At- utive Order. “We are very things we have heard and out to students affected by education, related to high- torney Dan H. Berger of lucky that our semester seen so far in the admin- the ban to offer their ser- er education or related to Curran & Berger LLP, had already begun and we istration, there is the pos- vices for free, an action that our students and how we a law firm specializing did not have any students sibility that making a dec- was organized through the are able to function, those in immigration law in stuck outside of the US,” laration like that doesn’t College’s alumni network. are the things that I will Northampton, Mass., ad- Clair said. “While we are help the students who are At the common hour speak up against,” Presi- dressed the students in lucky in that respect, I do affected by these immigra- event with Attorney Berg- dent Berger-Sweeney said. attendance via a Skype know that there is a gen- tion policies, and in fact er, Tariq posed a question “Things that are our funda- call. Berger briefly dis- eral feeling of anxiety as may place the institution of concern for: if she were mental values—exchange cussed the implications of to what the Order could and those individuals as a to go home to the summer, of ideas, inclusion and di- the Executive Order for mean in the future and target more in harm’s way.” and the Executive Order versity, the true sincere students from the seven whether there might be Berger-Sweeney stated reinstated and expanded belief that knowing and countries it directly im- any other orders coming that the most important to include Pakistan, would understanding the other pacts, for students of oth- down the pipeline that things she can do right now Trinity be able to help her helps all of us, and that er Muslim-majority coun- would affect our students’ is provide students with le- or students in similar po- we’re never going to be able tries, and for international ability to work in the Unit- gal information and advice, sitions in any way? Berg- to reach across divides if students in general. Berg- ed States after graduation. as well as have conversa- er-Sweeney stated that we don’t understand what er also explained why the It’s important for my office tions with Student Life this has been a point of other people are thinking immigration ban has been in collaboration with other Offices regarding interna- discussion among College and doing—I think that halted for the foreseeable departments on campus tional affairs, so that those administrators and ad- those are some of our core future by the US Court of including Dean of Students offices are well-equipped to ministrators from Trinity’s fundamental values as ed- Appeals for the Ninth Cir- and Student Success to pro- provide advice to students. peer institutions. Some of ucators, and I will speak cuit. He then answered a vide extra support at this Additionally, the Office of the options they have con- up when I think those is- variety of student ques- time and to keep students the Dean of Students has sidered are allowing those sues are being trounced tions that ranged from as updated as we can.” reached out specifically to students to make use of upon, and I thought the clarifying legal jargon to Later in the week, Tri- undocumented students Trinity’s Study Away sites immigration ban was the affects that the Exec- pod staff sat down with and students affected by abroad while they are un- one of those issues.” utive Order may have on President Berger-Sweeney employment opportuni- to discuss how the College ties for current interna- is currently responding Nominate an tional students at Trinity and plans to respond to the and elsewhere in the US. political dissonance caused Honorary Degree Recipient “The goal of the event by the Executive Order. was to listen to interna- On Monday, Feb. 13, Did you know that any member of the Trinity tional student concerns President Berger-Sweeney about life at Trinity and get spoke at a press conference College community may nominate an some feedback as to how to alongside US Senator Rich- exceptional individual for an honorary degree? support students better,” ard Blumenthal (D-Conn) said Clair. “We already and several other insti- had this scheduled before tutional leaders in Con- The February 24 deadline is fast approaching to the Executive Order came necticut, to urge President submit an honorand nomination for out so we thought that it Trump to rescind and re- would be a good time to vise any religious tests as- Commencement 2018. have an immigration law- sociated with his travel or- yer answer some questions der. Berger-Sweeney spoke Visit www.trincoll.edu/AboutTrinity/Honorands and help alleviate some about how the Executive of the uncertainty that Order’s affect on the Mus- for details, criteria, and the easy-to-use online we know the internation- lim community impacted nomination form. al population is feeling.” Trinity and its students. The Skype visit by Berger This event for interna- was paid for by funds from tional students was held in President Berger-Swee- addition to President Berg- ney’s discretionary budget. er-Sweeney writing a letter Hamna Tariq ’20, a stu- to the Trinity community dent from Lahore, Punjab, addressing the immigra- Pakistan, noted the help- tion ban and signing onto fulness of the event. “It a letter along with roughly gave me a more informed 48 other college presidents perspective on the immi- asking President Trump to gration policy and cleared rescind or revise the ban. several confusions and President Berger-Swee- misconceptions,” she said. ney does not intend to Brii Kuz ’18, from Lon- declare Trinity College a don, England, attended sanctuary campus. “It is the event to learn about a term that does not have An honorary degree is one of higher education’s most significant accolades. how the Executive Order a consistent definition,” Above, President Joanne Berger-Sweeney recognizes William K. Marimow ’69 may impact her interna- she said. “I don’t like to with an honorary degree at Commencement 2016. (Photo by Al Ferreira, tional peers from Mus- make declarations that Trinity College Communications Office) lim-majority nations, but are not clear and point- FEATURES Trinstagram: Trinity’s Beautiful Campus in the Snow SOPHIA GOURLEY ’19 FEATURES EDITOR

COURTESY OF (from left to right) Mary Sullivan '19, Molly Schineller '18, Sophia Gourley '19, Eliza Rogers '19 8th Annual Bantam Bazaar Will Take Place This Thursday JENNA BEHAN ’19 2010 in the wake of earth- chandise is comprised of do- Episcopal Church Refugee Central Vermont Commu- STAFF WRITER quakes in Haiti, and has nations from members of the Resettlement Program, nity Action Council. Each Where will you be on raised nearly $8,000 over Trinity community includ- which will allow a refugee year, a group is chosen Thursday? Why not the the past six years for various ing books, clothing, shoes, family to come live in the based on political or global Bantam Bazaar? The char- organizations in the area. household items, appli- Hartford area this year. In needs. This event is for a ity event is taking place After speaking with ances, and more. It is open past years, the event has great cause, and you never this Thursday, Feb. 16 from Habitat for Humanity rep- to anyone interested, and raised funds for groups know what you’ll find. Stop 11am to 7pm in the Wash- resentative, Maddie Farrar they will be accepting both such as the Pakistan Youth by before or after lunch and ington Room. The Bantam ’19, I learned the following Bantam Bucks and cash. Alliance, Oxfam America’s take a spin through the Bazaar is a community out- information about the in- This year, all of the pro- Typhoon Haiyan Relief and Bantam Bazaar to see if reach event that started in credible event. The mer- ceeds will go to the Trinity Recovery Fund, and the anything catches your eye! 8 February 14, 2017 Sarah Duffy ’18 on Studying Abroad in Galway, Ireland SARAH DUFFY ’18 CONTRIBUTING WRITER my family and friends. How could life at home possibly go I was lucky enough to have on... without me?! Absolutely spent my fall semester drink- impossible! And yet, it did. I’ll ing Guinness, dancing to folk admit it – I felt a little pain in music, and enjoying the craic* my heart when I saw a video with some amazing lads and of my nephew take his first lassies in Galway, Ireland. I crawl across the kitchen floor. can wholeheartedly say that I found myself sitting in my I left a piece of myself behind kitchen, viscously refreshing in that amazing little city. the Head of the Charles web- Galway was truly a second site, eagerly waiting to see home, and I owe every laugh how my teammates raced and and smile to the amazing peo- wishing I was on the side- ple I met. When people talk lines cheering them down the about their abroad experienc- river. I had to wipe a couple es, they typically go on and of tears from my eyes when I on about the beautiful scen- FaceTimed my entire family ery, the excellent cutlery, and sitting at the Thanksgiving “that time we shared a bottle dinner table with a big dish of rosé at the top of the Eiffel of my dad’s homemade stuff- tower.” This is pretty much ing just staring at me. When I to be expected. Once we’re wasn’t busy exploring the em- home we love to talk about erald isle, I was quietly long- the incredible things we expe- ing for movie nights with the rienced, typically leaving out girls, cookouts at the beach, any hardships we endured my fluffy golden retriever in our semesters abroad. Cooper, and of course, my What a lot of people mom’s hugs. I think that it’s don’t like to talk about is healthy to recognize the good the hardships they endured and bad in every situation. while they were in a foreign, Spending a semester in COURTESTY OF Sarah Duffy '18 strange country. For me, Ireland was an incredible ex- Sarah Duffy '18 spent the first half of her junior year studying abroad in Ireland. that was my homesickness. perience because it not only Throughout my semester (es- showed me that the world is cious my life at home really much. Above all, my greatest and family, both at home and pecially the first and last two a lot bigger and more beau- is. Though homesickness can takeaway from spending a in the Trinity Community. weeks), I became a little flus- tiful than I could have ever hurt badly sometimes, it is semester abroad was remind- * craic (n.) – an Irish tered whenever I saw a text imagined, but also that I had truly amazing having such ing myself how blessed I to term for news, gossip, or an Instagram post from taken for granted how pre- special people to miss so have such wonderful friends entertainment, or fun. Newington’s The Sloppy Waffle Restaurant Review continued from page 1 fried chicken atop a waf- fle soaked in maple syrup is actually a menu item and powdered sugar, was itself in addition to being “a classic at home” before the restaurant’s moniker. it entered her restau- The dish consists of eggs rant. Some menu items any way you like them, are even named after im- with cheese and bacon portant people in her life. or sausage on a waffle, Her husband lays claim to drizzled liberally with the Spicy Jeff, the Louie maple syrup. Somehow, Special honors her godfa- the sloppy waffle masters ther, and the Juicy Lucy the perfect balance be- is named after herself! tween sweet and savory Most memorialized by bringing in the “unique by the creation of the flavors and textures” restaurant, though, is Ra- the owner uses to fuel mos’ mother, who always each dish on the menu. hoped to open a restau- Lucy Ramos estab- rant like this but was un- lished the Sloppy Waffle able to do so after she was almost four years ago with diagnosed with leukemia. the vision of a “break- Ramos says that “when fast place that feels like she passed, opening the I’m walking into my own restaurant just seemed kitchen.” She has abso- like the right thing to do.” lutely accomplished this Ramos credits her success hope, and the restaurant’s to her mother, affirming menu echoes Ramos’ hap- “she is the reason I am in py home just as much as business.” The restaurant its quirky diner decor. Ra- was built on love, and this mos says that, “although is palpable from the min- different dishes were in- ute you walk in the door. spired in different ways, With such an incred- COURTESY OF Molly Schineller '18 [her] family had the most ible story behind its es- The Sloppy Waffle of Newington, CT showcases a variety of delicious breakfast dishes. influence on the menu.” tablishment, and an The chicken and waffle, absolutely unbeatable py Waffle. Whether you tooth or choose something are almost guaranteed which touts a hefty serv- menu, it’s hard not to order a specialty liège else on the menu to feed to leave with a full tum- ing of perfectly seasoned be charmed by the Slop- waffle to suit your sweet your savory side, you my and a happy heart. Arts & Entertainment Widener Gallery Spotlight: Grooves, Ink & Paper II ANDREW BIEDERMANN ’18 Millet, and Whistler. co-curator for this semes- CONTRIBUTING WRITER Grooves, Ink & Paper ter’s exhibition. He elab- II: Prints for All offers orated on the high level A slice of intellectual much for visitors with all of freedom given to stu- stimulation and a feast levels of art education to dents in putting together for the eyes, the latest ex- recognize and still more an exhibition that would hibit to come to the Aus- for them to discover. The cover several centuries tin Art Center’s Widener exhibition is an excel- and represent a pletho- Gallery is called Grooves, lent way for students ra of printmaking tech- Ink & Paper II: Prints for to acquaint themselves niques. This particular All and consists of 27 stun- with European prints class was on the history ning prints ranging from and recognize the dif- of printmaking beginning the 16th to 20th century. ferences in production with primitive woodblock

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Raether Distinguished As valuable and ex- en a helpful packet that Professor of Fine Arts. citing as the exhibit outlines vital pieces of in- manent gallery space in would benefit greatly Professor Gordon, is, it isn’t the first and formation for each of the a high-traffic location like and a new life could be along with students shouldn’t be the last. works. Yet, it is hard not the library, an unforeseen injected into Trinity un- in his printmaking art Professor Gordon and to wonder what Trinity’s amount of interest in the dergraduate academics. history class, select- his seminar classes have students and staff would arts would arise. A differ- Such a development is ed and arranged works collaboratively curated be capable of if given more ent sub-population of stu- necessary if we are to of their choice as a fi- exhibitions on different opportunities to showcase dents would be exposed keep up with our rapid- nal project. The result occasions beginning with art and in a better setting. to and help to augment ly advancing NESCAC is the union of quality the 1983 show on Hart- Few are aware of the Trinity’s appreciation of brothers and sisters and engravings, etchings, ford’s outdoor sculpture. impressive collection of art and donors would be build a cultured com- aquatints, lithographs Alec Buffamonte ’17 art that Trinity owns, more likely to give art- munity that embodies and dry points from re- provided insight to get and it is largely stowed works to our college. the full-scale of a liberal nowned names such as a better idea of what it away in a vault. If Trin- Additionally, our de- arts education, with an Dürer, Delacroix, Goya, was like to be a student ity were to create a per- partments in the fine arts emphasis on the arts. Cinestudio Preview: Best Picture Nominee, “Moonlight” TRIP SLAYMAKER ’18 feels like the wrong one. A&E EDITOR As the young man begins to reflect more carefully on The trouble with “com- the world and his place in it, ing of age stories,” and most he places his trust in an adult movies about growing up is man named Juan (“House of that they are too orderly. Sto- Cards”’s Mahershala Ali). The ries need to appear self-con- man is a drug dealer, the very tained in movies and books, person supplying Chiron’s where every conflict that is mother with the crack that is raised gets solved by the end, destroying her life. And yet, tied up in a bow. This is al- through his guilt, he cannot most never the case, in life. help but watch out for Chiron, The turbulent years before alone in the world. Ali’s per- adulthood can be fraught formance renders the man in with anxieties and frustra- a vivid light, and shows that tions that do not resolve, and the character above all values stay with us through life. honor. In a memorable scene, COURTESY OF IMPAwards.com This reality is not lost on the young Chiron, Juan and Barry Jenkins’s “Moonlight” has been nominated for eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture. last year’s “Moonlight”, now his wife (Janelle Monae) sit nominated for Best Picture around a breakfast table. hood have not left him. Now and enter into adulthood. as it is beautiful. The emo- at the upcoming Academy When pressed by the boy as in high-school, Chiron feels The third act of the movie tional upheaval of youth is Awards. Though it is acces- to why the other kids his age understandably unmoored follows the life of the adult Chi- shown in striking clarity, sible to anyone by way of treat him differently and ma- in life, hiding to remain safe ron, and answers the pressing enough for any person to the universal emotions of lign him for his mannerisms, from the violent comings and questions of the earlier scenes identify and sympathize frustration, disillusionment the two surrogate guardians goings of his frustrated class- with a flourish of poetry, and a with Chiron on a nearly per- and hope that it channels so tell him that he may well be mates. These scenes reinforce long-lasting stillness that has son-to-person level. At the perfectly, Moonlight tells the gay. It’s hard for him to un- the brokenness of the system rarely been achieved on film same moment, to be with very specific story of a young, derstand. The tragedy of the where these African-Amer- before. The artistry of the film him in the abject suffering black, gay man named Chi- moment is that just as Chi- ican teenagers live without is its willingness to defy cate- of poverty in America is es- ron. The character appears at ron’s perspective has widened resorting to an indictment. gorization, and be at once full sential. Chiron’s path leads three points in his life. First, enough for him to under- Instead, “Moonlight” asks to of gritty realism and dreamy through the questions of played by the emotive Alex R. stand himself more clearly, breeze alongside our socie- poetry. It is not Chiron’s world race and belonging, sexu- Hibbert, Chiron appears at he makes another connection. tal failures as though living that is on display, but the inte- ality and male masculinity, around age ten. Life is treach- “My mama does drugs?” a day in the life of someone rior parts of his life, and how and class struggle all with- erous in the impoverished Chiron asks, a moment lat- who suffers because of them. they weigh and outweigh his out belittling or oversimpli- neighborhood where Chiron er. “And you sell drugs?” When the teenage Chiron poor, black, gay personhood. fying these issues. They are lives with his mother (Nao- When the next act of the is confronted with anger and Even shared among three ex- simply facts of life, aspects mie Harris), a caring wom- film begins, Chiron has grown aggression in school, he lash- cellent actors, Chiron’s charac- of a greater whole. This an whose attention wavers into a tall, lanky teen with a es out against the cycle of de- ter feels profoundly real, and impossible balancing act is and disappears as she sinks habit of staying quiet when- spair he sees around him, and remains miraculously con- why “Moonlight” deserves deeper into the grip of addic- ever possible. It is clear that becomes its victim. In a mo- sistent throughout all three to be awarded Best Picture. tion. Chiron’s world is full of while he has lived ten long ment that is better seen than chapters. Chiron at 30 is the “Moonlight” will be shown doors and paths that lead to years since we saw him last, read, Chiron is forced to break same person as Chiron at 10. at Cinestudio from Sunday destruction, and every choice the hardships of his child- away from his childhood life, “Moonlight” is as painful Feb. 26 to Wednesday Mar. 1. 10 February 14, 2017 Review of Migos’ “Culture:” This Generation’s Beatles? MANNY ASENCIO ’18 lessly leading into the CONTRIBUTING WRITER next. Just before the end of the song, DJ Khaled After winning Best once again addresses the Actor in a Comedy TV Se- issue, reminding us that ries in this year’s Golden Migos represents the Globes, Donald Glover, street culture of today, a.k.a. Childish Gambino, a statement that most shouted out fellow Atlan- people would not refute. ta natives, the Migos, in Once the intro fades his acceptance speech, de- out, the Migos then pro- scribing their #1 hit “Bad ceed to give us a long list of and Boujee” as “the best absolute bangers. The first song ever.” The single, three following tracks— which appears in the rap the aforementioned #1 hit trio’s sophomore album, “Bad and Boujee,” featur- Culture, has maintained ing Lil Uzi Vert, “T-Shirt,” a spot in the top 10 Hip- and “Call Casting,”— Hop/R&B charts for sev- demonstrate Migos’s eral weeks. While that is simplistic approach to certainly an impressive songwriting which has feat, could the song real- become the standard for ly be worthy of such high putting out successful praise? Glover also took trap music. Among oth- things a step further, er things, they all share COURTESY OF vibe.com comparing the group to a base heavy, uplifting Atlanta rap trio Migos has made headlines recently with smash -hit “Bad and Boujee.” the Beatles. Yeah, those tempo that will certainly Beatles. Is Donald Glov- incite involuntary head get “Deadz,” featuring in this highly emotional unique style and flow and er completely delusional, bobbing. You could not not 2 Chainz and the Tra- conclusion to the album. their tough, intense lyr- or is the North Atlanta jam to these if you tried. vis Scott-assisted “Kelly DJ Khaled’s words at ics—not to mention their trio really comparable to Things slow down a Price.” The combination the end of “Culture” were insane beats. On these one of the biggest musical little bit when we get to of Travis Scott and Migos more than just hype for things, Culture certainly cultural icons in history? “Get Right Witcha.” This is one that works sur- the album. They were a did not disappoint. From DJ Khaled seems to track features a much prisingly well, consider- declaration. As he says, start to finish, the Migos second Glover’s senti- more mellow and unhur- ing the differing styles. Migos really is reppin’ the display their dynamic vo- ment. On the album’s ried beat. The sound of a Travis Scott’s sing-songy culture. Since their out- cals, which complement intro track, entitled flute playing gives way to flow complements Migos’s break in 2013, the Migos each other perfectly, their “Culture,” DJ Khaled’s fa- clapping and then Quavo simple, straight to the sound has become synon- highly amusing ad-libs, miliar vocals open things takes over, giving us both point style pretty nicely. ymous with the dominant and unapologetically up by insisting that those the hook and the opening Culture ends with “Out Yo hip-hop sub-genre that southern lingo. With their who have ever been doubt- verse. “Slippery” is an- Way,” a song that slight- is trap music. They have sophomore album, Migos ful of the Migos have other hit-in-the making, ly breaks away from the have evolved to become gave us exactly what we “played themselves.” This assisted by the vocals of typical Migos trap an- a major presence in the were expecting: more track features Migos’s Atlanta heavy weight, them. In this track, each modern- day rap scene and anthems. Look to hear signature back and forth Gucci Mane. A few songs Migos member reminds their quick rise to fame many of these songs on flow, each verse -seam down the track list we us that they have feelings can be attributed to their repeat in the near future. Kid Koala Review: “Music to Draw to Event” and Concert CHARLIE McMAHON ’18 and we all got to partici- A&E EDITOR pate, I found myself smil- ing through the whole On Feb. 11, students show. I had never been to and faculty alike were a concert like this but it treated to the ambient was definitely something spinning talents of Eric everyone should see.” San. San, better known Francisco Chang ’19 as “Kid Koala,” has been was also in attendance. “It lauded for producing al- was an unforgettable expe- bums by Del the Funky rience and I am glad that Homosapien and Gorillaz, I attended the concert,” he but Saturday, he creat- said. “Kid Koala created ed music for an entirely an interesting concept al- new clientele: the Trini- bum and combined it with ty College student body. multi-media to create a trip- Early in the day, Ko- py and unique experience.” ala hosted a more inter- During the nighttime active workshop known “Music to Draw To” Work- as the “satellite concert.” shop, concert attendants Throughout the perfor- read books and worked on mance, attendants turn their weekend homework, their own tables, cued by all while Kid Koala played changing colors. Described tranquil, mood-fitting as an “ambient vinyl or- tracks in the back. At this COURTESY OF wowhall.org chestra,” the satellite con- performance, in particular, During his satellite concerts, Kid Koala can be seen wearing his trademark costume. cert proved very successful. viewers weren’t supposed Abigail McNulty ’20 at- to be as conscious of the art- Koala’s recent album, very similar to a “sounds ala’s music circumvents tended the workshop as a ist himself as much as his “Music to Draw To,” is of the rain forest” CD, and that feeling, and creates part of the curriculum for music. The melodic spin- perfect to listen to while that seems to have been Ko- the perfect soundtrack the First-Year InterArts ning is definitely conducive writing a paper, finishing ala’s intention. Oftentimes, to accompany studying. Seminar. “In the begin- to writing and reading, a problem set, or any oth- when listening to music So, in the future, when ning, I wasn’t sure what and is slightly reminiscent er scholarly activity. The while doing work, students in need of music to study to expect,” she said, “but of albums made inten- opening track, “The Ob- grow distracted by lyrics by, “Music to Draw To” as he started his records tionally for study music. servable Universe,” sounds and can’t concentrate. Ko- is the perfect option! SPORTS Men’s Squash Rolls Against Harvard and St. Lawrence continued from page 1 ’17, Zachary Bitan ’17 and Graham Dworkin ’17 be- college career, giving Trin- fore the match. The Ban- ity the depth point to push tams lost the #1 match as them over the edge. Af- Mohamed El Gawarhy of ter dropping his first two the Saints defeated Kush games, Evans had to come Kumar ’20 in a thrilling from behind and win the five game match. The Ban- final three games of the tams won the remainder of match to keep his record the matches, some in par- intact. Patrick O’Sullivan ticularly thrilling fashion. ’20 described the match Thoboki Mohohlo ’19 over- as “a great win that really came a two game deficit builds confidence for - Na to win his match in front tionals back at Harvard.” of a large crowd watching TY He also claims “the team is in the Champion Courts. in pole position to win the The Bantams now \ National Championship.” turn their attention to \ The team provid- the CSA National Cham- ed some evidence to his pionships this coming claim on Saturday by dis- weekend, hosted by Har- mantling the #5 ranked vard. The number one St. Lawrence Saints by a ranked Bantams have the score of 8-1 on Senior Day. chance to bring yet an- Trinity honored Afeeq Is- other National Champi- COURTESY OF Trinity College Athletics mail ’17, Nicholas Giacco onship back to Hartford. Thoboki Moholo ’19, a more seasoned player, contributed wins in both Bantam victories. Men’s & Women’s Basketball Have Roller-coaster Weekend continued from page 1 kept Trinity fans on the edge of their seats. The with seven minutes left grittiness of this young in the game after pro- Bantam team showed in ducing an old fashioned the final minutes as the three-point play. Trinity score was still close. Up then went on a 21-0 run three points, with just (including baskets on over a minute left, Guard 10 straight possessions) Erica Junquet ’19 dove and never looked back. into the scorer’s table in Major contributors for order to save a loose ball. the Bantams were Ogun- Junquet would then go on deko ‘17 (19 points, 17 to make two clutch free rebounds), Eric Gendron throws down the stretch (16 points), and Chris to give Trinity the 5-point Turnbull ’17 (12 points). lead that they would re- The Trinity men tain. Courtney Erickson then hopped on a bus ’19 continued her torrid and headed to Vermont play with 22 points while for a daytime matchup Rebecca Reifler ’19 came against the 13th best off the bench alongside team in the country, the Junquet to score 10 points. Middlebury Panthers. The excitement con- Unlike Trinity’s im- tinued on Feb. 11 when pressive win on Fri- Middlebury rolled into day night, the match- town. The Bantams would up against Middlebury be on the losing end this did not go as well. This time; however, the game COURTESY OF Trinity College Athletics seasons strong group of was not without its bright Captain Ed Ogundenko ’17 scored a team high 19 points en route to a 63-58 win over Hamilton. seniors only managed spots. Peace Kabari ’20 to score a combined 27 shot 70% from the field points, well below av- in route to 21 points, and erage for the group. Trinity fought back from Fans got a taste of the 13 points down at the start Trinity Zen Group future of the Bantams pro- of the fourth quarter to tie gram as Jeremy Arthur ’19 the game up with 3:33 left. led Trinity in scoring with Despite the come-back, 19 points while ’20 Kyle the Bantams would run Padmore and Christian out of gas, as Middlebury Porydzy ’20 both played made several free-throws well in the second half. down the stretch to seal While the men were the game for the Bobcats. on the road, the Trini- The Trinity wom- ty Women’s Basketball en (12-10) will close out Team enjoyed their fi- their regular season on Tuesday nights in The Chapel nal home series of the Feb. 14 against Anna (take a right at the main altar and go down the stairs to the Crypt Chapel) year in Hartford, as they Maria, while the Trini- 6:30 - Orientation and Meditation Instruction squared off against Ham- ty men (15-9) will travel 7 - Chanting and Meditation ilton and Middlebury. to Wesleyan on Feb. 18 WWW.TRINITYZEN.ORG A back and forth game for the first round of the FB: TRINTY ZEN GROUP against the Continentals NESCAC tournament. Inside Sports: Men’s Squash Trinity College & Basketball Women’s Hockey Loses to Amherst, Defeats Wesleyan CHRIS KOHLER ’18 now extended their win- CONTRIBUTING WRITER ning streak against the Cardinals to 20 games, The Trinity Women’s which dates back to Hockey team played a 2006 season opener. pair of exciting games Wesleyan’s only goal this past week. They came early, as Cici Frat- hosted the Amherst Pur- tasio broke open the scor- ple & White on Tuesday ing less than a minute in before travelling to play to put the Cardinals on the Wesleyan Cardinals top 1-0. However, Trini- on Saturday. The Ban- ty’s defense lead by goal- tams (7-12-2 overall) ie Sydney Belinskas ’18, split the two contests to who finished the day with remain in the thick of 22 saves, fended off the the NESCAC standings. Cardinal attack for the The game at home remainder of the game. against Amherst proved In the second period, to be a thrilling contest. Melissa Mafeo ’18 netted While both squads had the Bantam’s first goal several early opportuni- of the contest off assists ties to break the score- from Kelcie Finn ’18 less tie, strong goalie play and Hannah Oganeku on both sides kept the ’18 to level the game at contest even at 0 head- COURTESY OF Trinity College Athletics 1 apiece. At the 13:58 ing into the third peri- Florida native net-minder Sydney Belinskas ’18 made 22 saves in Trinity’s win over Wesleyan. mark, Finn managed to od. Trinity’s Jess Thulin secure her second point ’18 finished the evening Oganeku ’18 found Kelcie halfway through the to increase the lead to of the contest, scor- with 26 saves in compar- Finn ’18 up the ice to set third period, courtesy of 2-0 and secure the win. ing what would be the ison to Amherst’s Sabri- up a one on one opportu- a goal from Katelyn Pan- After a tough loss, game winner for Trinity. na Dobbins 17 rejections. nity. However, Dobbins tera. At 15:13, Amherst the Bantams were able Trinity looks to follow The best opportuni- was able to read the play managed to net anoth- to bounce back on Sat- up their win on Saturday ty for Trinity came with and deny Finn the goal. er goal via rebound by urday, defeating Wes- as they take on the Car- 10:38 to go in the final The Purple and White Brenna Sullivan off the leyan on the road by a dinals again at the Koep- period when Hannah finally drew first blood shot of Jaime McNamera score of 2-1. Trinity has pel Center on Sunday. Men’s Hockey Sweeps Critical NESCAC Series MEGHAN O’REILLY ’19 Feb. 11 afternoon proved CONTRIBUTING WRITER to be another exciting game for the Bants as they battled On the night of Feb. 10, the Bowdoin Polar Bears. the Trinity men’s hockey Sabitsky put Trinity on the team faced off in a big tilt board early in the first off against the first place Col- a power play, followed by by College Mules. The Ban- another power play goal tams got out to a quick lead in the second period from less than five minutes in classmate Tyler Whitney thanks to a goal from Ryan ’18. Bowdoin tried to stage Cole ’17. The remainder of a comeback with a goal of the first period and all of the their own in the second, second were quiet, but an but less than a minute later early third period goal from Whitney scored again, giv- Colby tied things up, send- ing the Bantams a 3-1 lead. ing the game into overtime. Trinity dominated the third Goalie Alex Morin ’18 turned period with scores from away an onslaught of Col- first-year Liam Feeney ’20, by shots, totaling 31 saves sophomore Ryan Pfeffer ’19, on the night. In overtime, and Whitney, giving him a junior Anthony Sabitsky hat trick and the Bantams ’18 fired a beauty past the a 6-1 victory. The men im- Colby goal tender, sealing prove to 13-6-3 and will play COURTESY OF Trinity College Athletics the game 2-1 for Trinity. next at Wesleyan on Feb. 17. Bantam Forward Tyler Whitney ’18 scored 3 goals in Trinity’s 6-1 win over Bowdoin.

Bantam Sports This Week: Fri. Sat. Sun. Men’s Hockey Men’s Basketball Men’s Wrestling @ Wesleyan 7pm @ Wesleyan 3pm @ Johnson and Wales

Men’s Squash Team CSA Women’s Hockey Women’s Swimming and National Championships vs. Bowdoin 4pm Diving @ Wesleyan @ Harvard - all weekend Women’s Squash vs. Princeton 1pm