Volume 79 THE TRINITY issue 21 TRIPOD March 17,1981 Faculty Approves Awareness Day Date Set For April 23 The second meeting of the by Barbara J. Selmo Search Committee on Thursday, President Theodore Lock wood March 19 at 4 o'clock in McCook convened a meeting of the faculty was announced. This will be an on Tuesday, March 10, 1981. After . open meeting, during which all approving the minutes from the last types of questions concerning the meeting, several faculty members President and his role may be made announcements. raised and answered. Miller Brown of the Philosophy President Lockwood proceeded Department spoke as a to introduce the resolution from representative of the Presidential the .Student Coalition and other Search Committee. He assured all groups concerning a proposed present that the search was "Student Awareness Day," to be following affirmative action guide- held on Thursday, April 23, 1981. lines, and that the applicant pool The faculty present had copies of has been enlarged. Brown said that the resolution, which was not read Students, Fellows, and Dean of Students David Winer (second from right) discussed campus issues at the committee is convinced that the out loud, as well as a tentative the second Open Forum this semester, staged fast Friday in the Washington Room. photo by fl. Micnaei Hail search should be a model for all Awareness Day schedule of events. searches, and should reflect the The resolution calls for a day free character of the institution, by from classes during which the being a public and open recruit- Trinity community will focus its Second Fellows Forum Discusses ment of Trinity's leaders. attention on important issues concerning student life. Campus Issues With Students Professor Martin spoke to the resolution. He said he wasc,spon- the Admissions office is regarded to minorities. soring this proposal not because he by Rachel Mann had experienced or witnessed great and Barbara J. Selmo as given to them as part of the Reggie Kennedy asked "What office's 'job', but getting everyone sort of institution can be made to "indecorum" recently at Trinity, but for several other reasons. He f Jiew lioard oi Fellows held an involved shows that people cure gel more minority students lierc. pen torunTftriday! March 13, at 3 and took time to work for the Perhaps if this was a more stated that the students who p.m. in the Washington Room. The college." hospitable place, the task would be brought the matter to his attention panelists included representatives James Pomeroy, SGA President, easier." were students that he taught and from the nine student groups, brought up the benefits of an Kwaku Sintim Misa, President of respected, some of, the ablest, members of the administration and alumni support program. He stated TCB, said that Trinity will not get hardest-working and most sensitive any minorities here unless the of students. Many of them are school improves its academics. He seniors, he said, who have ex- Fellowship Awarded felt that there needed to be more perienced a great deal at Trinity courses on blacks and Asian and "have a feeling the climate is by Mary Ann Corderman not improving." The Thomas J. Watson Fellowship was awarded last week to history, culture and literature, us well as more courses on women. Martin also said that the senior Michelle Pagnotta. Each year the Watson Foundation receives resolution is a "sober document". from Trinity four nominations of graduating seniors who then par- The summer contact program, by which undergraduates per- The students who composed it had ticipate .in a national competition. The grant of $10,000 dollars is spent much time, thought and care given to one student to pursue an independent program of travel and sonally are responsible for con- tacting a minority student and to put together a program that study in the year following graduation. merits attention. It seems, he Michelle plans to use the money to study women in Islam in dif- answering their question, was found to be one of the most im- continued, that the students at ferent cultures. She will be leaving in August to travel to the Middle Trinity want to pre-empt meetings East, Yugoslavia, Taiwan, and Milasia for one year. Michelle would portant innovations in the recruitment program. A sum- of awareness that would occur like to pursue a career in Third World journalism and hopes to through necessity. "Moving someday publish her findings. mation of this discussion appeared "With the paltry number of Blacks in the following way, as written by decorously," Martin said, "they Asked to comment on her feelings when she received the news in our private institutions for higher Kurz on a blackboard for the show responsibility." He urgecUhat Michelle replied, "I was really excited." "I worked on it a lot," she learning - i.e. Trinity College - it is audience to read: OBJECTIVE: the resolution be accepted. added, "but never expected to get it. It was all very surprising to me." easy to see why Black colleges and Recruitment. Outreach - more affirmative action must be main- From this point, other faculty publicity. SOLUTION STRATEGY members began to show their the Board of Fellows. They ad- tained," Dr. John Britain, UConn that "even though it has only just - more publicity. RESPON- support, asked questions and began dressed issues of minority Law School, stated at the Black been started, the long term benefits SIBILITY: Admission Office, Cultural Center last Thursday. to clarify the resolution. Professor recruitment, student life and are pronounced." Kennedy replied continued on page 6 continued on page 3 student action. The purpose of this that the use ol alumni is important, pholo by R.Michael Hall meeting was to outline the steps to but that we should not only speak be taken on these issues. of minority alumni. All alumni are Charles Kurz opened the important, and they should all Spence To Discuss Ting Ling meeting with a statement of the show concern and sensitivity to this program. Internationally known China disfavor. Since the fall of the Gang of K'ang Hsi, emperor in the late Fellow's intent. He said "We are scholar Dr. Jonathan Spence of of Four, she has again resurfaced as 17th and 18th centuries; To not here to make statements or set Melanie Hines, Vice President Yale University will speak at an intellectual figure in China. Change China, which is a history of policy. We are committed to of TCB, stated "It is not just Trinity College on Wednesday, Jonathan Spence, a native of Western advisers to China from the getting involved and listening to an institutional issue; we try to play March 18 at 4:30 p.m. in the Britain, is professor of history at> 16th to 20th centuries, and Woman students." up the positive things (when we go McCook Auditorium. His topic Yale, and among his many books Wang, a social history of China On the issue of minority to receptions for minority students) will be "A Woman's Revolutions: are Emperor of China, a biography during the Ch'tng period. recruitment, Reggie Kennedy from and hope that no one asks the right Ting Ling and China, 1910-1980." Admissions talked about the questions." She went on to say "We The event, the Mead lecture in procedural aspects of minority could send out all the applications history, is open to the public and Inside The Tripod recruitment. He stressed the im- in the world but it is not going to admission is free. portance of maintaining contact solve the problem of the quality of Ting Ling is a Chinese author with students during the ap- life at Trinity." who was awarded the Stalin Prize Hartford plication period and afterwards. Denise Atkinson, member of in Literature for her book On (he Bitter Wind Hits Parade p, 7 The students and faculty of Trinity DEKE fraternity, questioned the Sang Kan River, which is a novel can play an important role in percentage of distribution of about land reform in the Chinese Arts presenting an attractive en- scholarship money between countryside and the effects of Interview with Wang Shao-Pen p, II vironment to prospective students athletes and minorities. Jack revolution. In the 1950's she was by personal and consistent contact. Waggett, in response to this, said the head of Peking's Writer's Sports Kennedy said, "It is important to that there is no comparison bet- Union. Her long career has in- keep in mind that people believe ween minorities and athletes. He cluded periods of exile and Preview of Spring Sports p. 14-16 most information ihev receive from guessed that' more money is given Page 2, The T^^, ™I^i' Announcements
will be at Trinity College to answer WotfeStudy Deposit Books EROS LSE questions about Beaver College Please deposit books for Weaver ISSUES REVISION OF ANTI- Applicants for the Single Term programs in the United Kingdom, Jobs High School Library in collection GAY POLICY: DISCHARGE Program at the London School of Ireland and Vienna, Austria. He - Applications are now available boxes located in offices listed NOW MANDATORY FOR ALL Economics for Fall 1981 should will be available in Alumni Lounge in the Financial Aid Office for below. They should be in good HOMOSEXUALS. complete their applications im- of Mather Campus Center from Slimmer Work-Study jobs. condition, preferably high school We will continue pleging mediately. Applicants for the 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Deadline for application is April level. Our drive wilt be over by the allegiance to the Flag. Out of hope, Single Term Program for Spring 24. Students will be notified by time you return April 6th. Help us not pride. For we are an oppressed 1982 should, likewise, not wait until Study May. 1. to help them. group. Attacked by the govern- the deadline for completing their Applications Chemistry Dept. Life Sciences ment, restrained through the applications. These should be T.W.0. Mating McCook Math-Physics Graduate Church, molested in the classroom, completed before the end of All applications to study abroad There will be a Trinity Women's Office and occasionally wounded at the March. in programs not sponsored by Organization Meeting tonight in Ferris Center Main Office. kitchen table. Applications for the LSE-Single Trinity (in Rome or Cordoba, the Women's Center at 7:30. We Unlike Women or Blacks, Term Program are available in the Spain) must be submitted prior to will be discussing the organization Summer Jobs however, we are invisible. Even Office of Foreign Study Advising. Spring Vacation. Students will be this is not a blessing, since many of expected to inform the Office of of events for women's month at. The Buildings and Grounds Trinity and we need all the helpers us would rather hide than unite. At Beaver Program Foreign Study Advising of their Department is now accepting Trinity, a much greater proportion decisions concerning foreign study we can get. New members are Students interested in applying applications from Trinity un- chooses to hide. Cursing (softly) for the full academic year 1981-82 welcome. Refreshments will be to programs through Beaver dergraduates for summer em- into the wind. or fall term 1981 on 15 April 1981. served. ployment. Categories of work CCEA for the Fall Term 1981 or We, the people of Eros, feel that Submission of one's application include grounds care, painting, the full academic year 1981-1982 college is a time to grow as well as before Spring Vacation should be Temporary Jobs mechanical helpers, and general - should be sure that applications are learn. We meet once a week to timely enough for one to receive cleaning. completed before spring vacation Central Services has a need for discuss feelings. Perhaps the only notification of acceptance by mid- at Trinity. temporary student help during the These summer jobs are open to thing we have in common is our April. Spring Vacation period. General undergraduate students who are belief in freedom of sexuality. office work is involved. If in- planning to re-enroll for the 1981- If your growth is being stunted Study Abroad Summer terested, please call Jim Thomp- 82 academic year. Preference will by Trinity's stagnate atmosphere son, ext. 232. be given to those students receiving For all who are interested in coordinator then contact us. We do not confuse considering study abroad for next financial aid. The work period is The Office of Residential Ser- feelings about our environment year, there will be a general in- from June 1 through August-28. vices is taking applications for Logo Contest with feelings about ourselves. formation meeting in Alumni Applicants must be able to start the position of Summer Term Lounge on the following date and The Student Government work on June 1 and work at least —Bros, Box 1373 Coordinator. The position entails at the following time: Planning Board is sponsoring a through August 14, supervision of Summer Term Spring Weekend T-shirt Logo Interested students are en- Wednesday 18 March 3:00 p.m. Housing. Compensation includes Contest. Any person can submit Central College couraged to pick up applications at Please obtain the blue in- free summer term rental. In- their design by Thursday, March B&.G, 238 New Britain Avenue, as Program formation sheet and four at- dividuals should be available to 19th to the SGA Office, 1-5 week- soon as possible. Those selected tachments in the Office of Foreign begin part-time employment (5 days. The winner will receive a free Mr. Mark Boeyink of Central will be notified during the first Study Advising (Williams 109) if hours per week), shortly, after the T-shirt, free beer at the Spring College, Pella, Iowa, will be at week of May. Deadline for ap- you have not already done so. If Spring vacation. Full assumption of Weekend concert. Trinity on Thursday, 19 March you have not yet attended a general plication is April 30. 1981, to discuss with interested responsibilities begins with information meeting, you are urged Commencement, and, although a "WaSkabout" students the Central College to come to this one. Outing Program programs in Mexico, the United brief vacation may be arranged, On Wednesday, March 18th, the Kingdom, Spain and France. He Beaver Program responsibilities extend through the SGPB is showing Nicholas Roeg's will be in Alumni Lounge from September opening of College, If TOP will hold a general meeting On Friday, 20 March 1981, Mr. "Walkabout", an inspiring drama approximately 9:00 a.m. until you are interested, please contact tomorrow, Wednesday night at 8 Tom Roberts of the Beaver College set in the Australian desert. The about 11:45 am. the Office of Residential Services pjm. in New South Campus:,1st Center for Education Abroad staff by March 20th. • v movie will begili at 1:30 in McCook floor lounge. Next year's officers Auditorium. Everyone is welcome. will be elected and the constitution Admission is free. and budget will be reviewed. CoHoctors All Trinity students are invited. Contest Republican Club Trinity Republican Club will 30 YEARS AGO. WE All students interested in ap- meet Wednesday, 7 p.m. in the plying for the Jerome P. Webster Cave. '10 Student Book Collectors Con- test are asked to do so by April fVlathemaUcs I PIONEERED LOW FARES 13. The prizes are $150, |i00 and $50. The book collection must be - Colloquium
deposited in the library accom- • ; • . • •* panied by a written description of Mathematics Colloquium co- TO EOROPE. TODAY WE'RE the collection and the rationale sponsored by the Mathematical behind it. Paperback books are Association of America. Two acceptable; however, textbooks do lectures by Professor Martin not qualify. Further information is Arkowitz, Darthmouth College, on STILL AT IT. available at the Circulation Desk. Wednesday, March 18, 1981. Groups and Loops: An In- Bide Wanted troduction to Algebraic Topology, 4:00 p.m., McCook 303. Some WANTED: I need rides between acquaintance with modern algebra Springfield, Mass, or vicinity and will be helpful background for this Trinity College during Spring talk. Refreshments will be served in Break. I would especially like to McCook 303 at 3:30. commute with any commuters from the Spfld. area, but anytime I Permutations and Marriage can get a ride would be fine. I am Rules in Primitive Societies, 7:30 willing to share expenses. If you p.m., McCook 305. No special can help me, please contact Tom mathematical background is" Eid at P.O. Box 310 or 524-5153. needed to appreciate this talk. ONEWAY. STANDBY Thank you. Barbieri Center Roommate On Thursday, March 19, at 7:00 NY TO LUXEMBOURB p.m., a short informal meeting will Wanted be held in the Faculty Club, Luxembourg to New York return ticket, with confirmed Wanted: An open-minded Hamlin Hall for those students who reservation: $249.50 (1/2 normal round trip fare) when female to be a third roomate in a would like information about 111 Crescent St. cooking unit. Trinity's program in Rome. Dr. purchased with standby fare. Free wine with dinner, cognac Please call 246-2862 if interested. Campo, Director, Louise Fisher, Coordinator, and students who after. Prices effective through May 14,1981, subject to change Phiosophy were enrolled in the fall of 1980 will and government approval. Purchase tickets in the U.S.A. be there to answer questions. Slides See your travel agent or call Icelandair. In New York City 757-8585- Lecture will be shown. elsewhere call 800-555-1212 for the toll free number in your area ' A paper, "Mass Culture and Students at Trinity may now Their Religious Revival", will be apply for participation in the - delivered by Robert Pippin of the Barbieri Center/ Rome Campus University of California at San program for the fall semester 1981. Diego. Pippin is a former Trinity Information and application ICELANDAIR student. The paper will be given in materials are available from the the Alumni Lounge on Wednesday, secretary in the IDP Office at 76 NOW MORE THAN EVER YOUR March 18 at 4:15 pm, and is Vernon Street. Please apply as sponsored by the Philosophy early as possible; the deadline is BEST VALUE TO EUROPE Department. Majors are requested April 13, 1981. to attend. The Trinity Tripod, March 17, J981, Page 3 Ellsberg Speaks Of Danger Of Nuclear Weapons American people have learned possibility of using it has to be on by Steven Elmendorf from Vietnam to be critical of their your minds," he stated. Daniel Ellsberg, the man who C ommande r-in-C hief. The American people have very released the Pentagon Papers to little idea of what nuclear weapons Ellsberg also attacked the draft, the press in 1971, spoke on the are all about, Ellsberg continued. saying that it is a tool by which dangers of nuclear proliferation He said the hydrogen bomb "is an President Reagan can send and the arms race before an evil weapon that should have never American troops anywhere and get overflow audience in the Goodwin existed." Nuclear war, said America into a war. Theater of Austin Arts Center last Ellsberg, "is terrorism, the killing Thursday. Ellsberg released the "Pentagon of civilians for political purposes. Ellsberg delivered the annual Papers" to the New York Times in We are talking about 100 Martin W. Clement Memorial 1971. He was charged with holocausts in the event of nuclear Lecture. The Clement Lecture is espionage and conspiracy but the war." jointly sponsored each year by the charges were dropped. He now Ellsberg urged all those in the Epsilon Chapter of the Fraternity lives in San Francisco and lectures audience to protest against the use, of Delta Psi (St. Anthony Hall) and and writes against the proliferation testing and proliferation of n'uclear the President of the College. of nuclear weapons. weapons. He said the' lesson he In a press conference prior to his IIJ his lecture Ellsberg said that learned from Vietnam was that lecture, Ellsberg called the regime" he takes the possibility of nuclear "the world's mightiest super power in El Salvador one of the most war very seriously. "Every was eventually stopped by murderous the United States has president since Truman has ex- Americans who used the freedoms ever supported. He said that plicitly considered the use of they still had." He said that we protests against U.S. involvement nuclear weapons, if you spend $100 should again use these freedoms to in El Salvador show that' the billion on first strike capability the stop the nuclear arms race. William I. Buckley, Jr. courtesy CPTV College Affairs Committee Meets Buckley To Debate
by P. Andrew Stinspn in the Crescent Street - Austin Arts were torn down within a day or area. two. On McCarthy Period At the recent meeting of the The next issue concerned the The Committee also discussed College Affairs Committee on recent Faculty Night sponsored by the upcoming Awareness Day. by Joseph McAleer March 12, issues concerning the the Committee. The Night was Several members of the Com- On Friday, April 10,1981, Trinity College will host a public debate quality of life on campus were supposed to encourage students to mittee, including senior Michael between William F. Buckley, Jr., the author and columnist, and Dr. discussed by the seven members invite professors to dinner at Saga, Freedman and Professor James Dennis Wrong of New York University. The single topic will be, present. but due either to poor planning or Potter, stressed that the Day should "The Meaning of the McCarthy Period," and the event will be held The first item on the agenda was lack of interest the Night was not begin with an exciting address by a at 8 p.m. in the Washington Room. a discussion of places on campus much of a success. According to dynamic speaker, or else it will in Mr. Buckley is editor of the National Review, a conservative in- where lighting is bad and causes a sophomore Lizabeth Londoti, a all likelihood fizzle out to nothing tellectual magazine. Born and raised in Connecticut, he is nationally- security problem. Several places student member of the Committee, later during the day. recognized as a novelist, author, and political and social commentor. His interview show, Firing Line, airs locally on CPTV, Channel 24, were mentioned, with most of them signs which were placed in Mather Also discussed at the meeting every Sunday at 5 p.m. was the recent Tripod article submitted by Committee member Dr. Wrong is a Professor of Sociology at NYU. A well-known Resolution Henry D'Auria entitled, "Ways to liberal intellectual, he has written widely, and is a contributing editor Expand into the Hartford Com- of Dissent Magazine, edited by Irving Howe. Whereas, individual students and a variety of student organizations, munity." The Committee, on the History Lecturer John Chatfield, who has been writing book as well as several members of the Faculty, have in recent months raised whole would like to see. more reviews for the National Review for seven years, was instrumental in serious questions about the quality of campus life, both academic interaction between Trinity organizing this debate. The topic involving "the so-called McCarthy and social; and students and the surrounding Period" oi' American History, he stated, was suggested by Mr. j!J5^ej5ga$;, t,hes>e. questions, which point to matters affecting the Hartford areas. Buckley himself. whole educational enterprise, are and ought to be of concern to 1 "A debate or discussion on the meaning of McCarChyfsm has not members of the Faculty; and As the meeting closed , Professor taken place anywhere in this country," Chatfield noted. The reason Whereas, the Student Government Association and several other Johnetta Richards praised Potter why this subject was chosen, he explained, is due to the fact that the responsible student groups have called for the planning and ob- and the Committee for meeting so issues raised during that time "are of permanent significance" and servance of a "Student Awareness Day" on Thursday, April 23, often during the year and for are "still very much with us today." These issues concern the nature 1981: discussing such pertinent topics as of communism and the "Cold War," as well as the questions of civil BE IT RESOLVED: the overall quality of campus life. liberties and domestic rights, he stated. 1) that the Faculty of the College endorse the principle of an She mentioned that she is also on The majority of students studying American History, Chatfield Awareness Day tor the purpose of focussing the attention of the the Minority Affairs Committee continued, have only experienced the McCarthy Period as it is community on important issues of mutual concern; and which has only met once this entire "treated from the liberal perspective." Mr. Buckley, who has defen- 2) that the Faculty commend to the attention of the entire com- academic year. ded the occurances in his book, McCarthy and His Enemies (1954), munity the events planned for Awareness Day; and Also present were sophomore will enlighten the other side to this subject that is rarely considered in 3) that the Faculty agree to re-schedule the undergraduate classes Carole Pelletier, and Wayne history textbooks, he explained. of Thursday, April 23. to meet on Monday, May 11, except in those Asm us. The final meeting of the Chatfield will be the moderator of the debate, the details and cases where a postponement would cause severe academic hardship, year will be held on Tuesday, April length of which are still being worked out. He expressed the possi- so that regular academic responsibilities not militate against the ef- 28 at 4 p.m. in Room 112 of the bility of accepting broader questions from the audience, once the fectiveness of this special exercise. English Building. discussion of the set topic is completed. Faculty Deliberates, Then Approves Awareness Day continued from page 1 at another time. Blakeslee, along that regular academic respon- Trinity students, Davis concluded, resolution, Dr. James Miller of the Bordon Painter of the History with his support, said this was a sibilities not militate against the were motivated by the premise, English Department said that the Department, speaking in favor, good solution. effectiveness of this special "Let's be kind to each other." most significant thing for faculty to said that initially he had wondered Professor Donald Galbraith of exercise." The ammendment, by vote, was do now was to address the spirit of why a weekend day could not have the Biology Department said that Again, this time by Professor accepted. Professor Frank Child of the resolution. He urged them not been used. The students in their re- making up Biology labs was more Ranbir Vohra of the Political the Biology Departmetn then raised to overlook what was happening sponses have impressed him, he difficult, due to the nature and Science Department, a question and objection. He proposed that the among the student body, and to said, with their clarity and immediacy of the experiments. He was raised as to why the day could Awareness Day be a "hiccough" in take note of the organization and sincerely. He said he had been said by cancelling the day of not be held on a Saturday or work being put out by many the academic schedule, moving convinced of real issues in our classes, a significant percentage of Sunday. Martin said that students students. He said this was one of Thursday classes to Friday, and community. "We all share a desire lab work wouid be wiped away. could leave for the weekends and the faculty's few opportunities to Friday classes to Saturday. to make this a good place to be," he Spencer responded by saying therefore would not attend. More be asked as an institution to do stated, and added that relocating that the students have anticipated importantly, a suspended classes Davis addressed Child's something. the classes showed good sense. He this and that there was a solution: a would show faculty support and resolution, feeling that this type of Theodore Mauch, Professor of hoped it would be a productive fac,ulty member in academic involvement, he stressed. rescheduling would move Religion, stressed that concern for day. Eugene Davis, Professor of discontent from one group to hardship could hold classes on that others is a very important thing. "If Professor Theodore Blakeslee of History, also spoke in favor of the another, and that there was nothing day if it must be done. This special the faculty was to go on record for the Engineering Department raised resolution. Davis stated that he had to gain. case is recognized and could be having concern for students, we no undergraduate classes on At this point, the discussion the problem of relocating lab hours included specifically in the ought to do our utmost to com- Thursday and would therefore not involved this shifting of a day. for professors who teach classes resolution if needed. mend the style." with labs. He had discussed with his It was decided that something be affected by the resolution. Professor Frank Kirkpatrick of the T.A. that labs cari be rescheduled if specific should be included in the Concerned with "loud stereos" Religion Department, asked if all Winer added that the day was an there is something in the resolution resolution for Awareness Day, among other things, Davis felt that events had been postponed, event worth rescheduling classes. to make students do their labs. Martin read an ammendment for the Awareness Day should address academic and athletic, for that day. The students have been working on Associate Academic Dean J. the third clause of the resolves. a lot of these issues, furthermore. Spencer said that the student it since December and felt that Ronald Spencer assured the faculty With this included, it would read, The proposal for an Awareness committee would ask for support they were beginning to "break their that the use of May 11 as the "that the Faculty agree to re- Day showed that the students were from groups so as not to interfere, way out of apathy," rescheduled day of classes proves schedule the undergraduate classes concerned with immediate but most would be decided in an ad Following the discussion, hoc way. to be the easiest way to solve the of Thursday. April 23 and meet on problems, he stated, as well as with President Lockwood called for care and awareness, and not just problem. To observe the spirit of Monday. May 11, except in those In a show of hands. 17 voted to another vote. The resolution was "politicized issues" under the academic obligation, he said, and cases where a postponement would accept the resolution. 39 were passed unanimously, with no heading of racism and sexism. The instructors could arrange the labs cause severe academic hardship, so opposed. Referring to the original dissenting votes. Page 4, The Trinity Tripod, March 17,1981 Smith Outlines Plans For Campus Center Besides this, the extra energy and and where the renovations will by Nancy Funk cleaning expenses are also in- occur involves three basic steps. The process for the renovation volved. Smith explained that in First of all, there will be the 1 of Mather Campus Center is f»-\ order to maintain a building so selection of which functions currently in its preliminary stages. heavily-used as Mather, it must be currently in Mather can be Vice-President Thomas Smith cleaned at least once per day. He relocated to somewhere else on recently described this process and also regards this as both a cost and campus; second will -be the the intended renovation proposals a time variable, and considers the planning of how to reorganize the for the Tripod. effect the change will have on some existing space in Mather; third will The proposals being considered j people's schedules, wondering to be the decision as to whether or not were submitted by Smith to two what extent they will tolerate this any additions can and should be trustee cumnuuci.^, '.u~ rommittee inconvenience. made to Mather. The architect will on Student Life and the Building provide suggestions to aid in this and Grounds Committee, on The process for the renovation decision. A major consideration is Friday, March 13. Smith em- of Mather began a year and a half obtaining more refrigerator space, phasized the fact that these ago, after the June 1979 report of which may involve the proposals are not actual designs of the Institutional Priorities Council reorganization of an addition to the architectural plans, but merely at Trinity was released. The Mather, depending on which is less recommendations for. the provision Council criticized that the campus expensive and more convenient. of space for various activities. has few facilities which are con- Smith considers a most vital The first consideration is the ducive to "spontaneous" en- renovation to be the increase of counters among students, and provision for adequate access to dining space, and also feels that the between students and faculty. the building for the handicapped, a* existing space is not being used requirement of State law in The following fall, President efficiently enough', suggesting that Connecticut. The best methods for Lockwood appointed a student- the College "work Mather harder utility conservation must also be faculty group to study the question than it is working now." considered and devised. Smith of how best to provide this type of recalled that when Mather was first facility. This "task force" as Lock- According to Smith, the actual built in the early 1960's, it was well- wood called it, with a student, renovation could begin in eight designed to accommodate the Craig Vought, as Chairman, months to a year, and be com- needs of the College. For example, devised a set of proposals. These pleted within a year. He observed the Cave was located on the main proposals were then sent to a group that there might be problems with floor, in space which is currently of administrators who confirmed beginning during the school year, part of the dining area. and amplified them, detailing the since the noise of the construction actual planned operation. According to Smith, the new work may sometimes disturb mechanical and ventilation systems Vice-President Smith then classes. Therefore, the less- necessary are extremely expensive. brought the matter to President disruptive type of construction The kitchen must be expanded to Lockwood, Acting President might begin in eight months, while include fifty to severity-five English, and Treasurer Pedemonti, the rest, by next summer. percent more space for each A view of the existing Mather Campus Center, taken from the who tald him to bring it to the refrigeration and dry storage, as "Jones Beach," the dormitory roof. trustee committees for con- Smith described how, in a well as for more storage space for sideration. The College Affairs College, many parties must be when it is used for catering. Also, functions. Smith feels that multi- Some of the difficulties of the Committee and the SGA, which consulted before such a task as the the washing equipment needs to be purpose rooms such as this one are proposed renovation were . con- has sent representatives to various renovation of Mather can actually re-organized. advantageous and regrets that so veyed by Smith. He referred to the committees, have also been in- occur. He warned that it is It is planned that approximately few currently exist. The game room fact that even the most basic work volved. Finally, if the committees necessary to be economical but not two-hundred and fifty new dining will be expanded to enable proposed is extremely expensive, approve the proposals, an architect build, in Smith's own words, a seats will be added, partitioning activities such as billiards and ping- and any addition to the building will be recruited to devise a "white elephant." Finally, he also special areas to provide places for pong to possess adequate func- would cost about ninety to one- preliminary plan. emphasized that "the process different groups to hold meetings tioning space, -while the bowling hundred dollars per square foot. The method for deciding how should not be short-circuited." » . while dining. Additional space is alley will be eliminated. Ad- also desired for the Cave, for both ministrative offices will possibly be food preparation and seating. The organized in that general area, and Cave and the Pub are to be more post-office boxes must be organized to have equal seating added as well. capacities, although the serving The operation of the front desk areas will be separate. By law, the is to be re-organized. Smith ex- special beer, license given to plained . the importance of the 111111II1111111 colleges, requires that the beer Mather front desk to the entire apparatus are separated from the College. It-is used for information, rest of the operations. It is intended communication, and is also a vital There's going to be a riot that enough space be provided to part of the security system. He seat up to two-hundred persons, lamented that, although Mather is at Cell Block Eleven while designating certain areas for the center of campus life, and is the use of various meetings and open all year-round, twenty-four • i • ill ii i § • gatherings. hours per day, it is currently not Student organizations such as well-organized spacially. As a result, Opening March 19th WRTC are intended for relocation the front desk operation needs into Mather, and an attempt will be great improvement. The ap- made to partition about one- pearance of the lobby and of the 61 Woodbine St. 247-8898 hundred and fifty seats, as part of a building in general is also (Right off Capitol Ave.) larger dining area, for social designated for improvement. ri i ii 1111111111 IFC Plans Field Day Coming soon: by Patty Hooper was the fraternity's role in Spring Weekend, being planned for the An InterFraternity Council second weekend in May (May 8, 9', -ANNIE- sponsored "Field Day" was the 10). A member of the_ Student primary topic of discussion at the Government Planning Board March 15 meeting of the IFC. - OREO - March 20 & 21 - explained that the SGPB is Tom Chase, President of the IFC sponsoring a dance on Friday explained that a "Field Day" will be evening and two bands on the - GRUBBIES - March 22 - held on April 26 for local youths. Quad for Sunday, The Fools and Atribute totlK Bai ea At this event, each fraternity, and NRBQ. Also, on Sunday, the SGPB - APPLE - March 26 - < " > possibly other organizations on will have a-beer truck on campus campus will sponsor events in and asked the fraternities to assist which Hartford youths in second in the dispensing of the beer. The • ARIZONA MAID -March 27 & 28 through seventh grades will be members of the IFC unanimously invited to participate. agreed to participate. Chase, in asking that each fra- BAND ternity decide what type of event or Several members of the IFC game they would like to sponsor questioned what was being done, before the next meeting of the or what could be done by the IFC, also urged other organizations fraternities on Saturday, since the I III I IIIIIIIIII on campus (such as the RA's, SGA, SGPB had nothing planned. It was and Big Brothers/ Big Sisters) to suggested that the SGPB raise the ROCK AND ROLL & DANCE help out on the planning of events price of the beer tickets and make for this day. Any interested beer available on Saturday also; 7NITESAWEEK organizations should contact the IFC volunteered to assist in Chase. dispensing the beer on this day Chase also noted that if it rains also. Dave Smith of Alpha Chi Rhp LM 11 \ i rrrnni on the scheduled date, then the also indicated that Crow is events will be cancelled. seriously considering having some Also discussed at the meeting kind of party on Saturday evening. CEliBiOCKELEYEl The Trinity Tripod, March 17,1981, Page 5 English Reviews Fiscal J 982 College Budget
REVIEW OF FISCAL 1982 BUDfcET TRIfUTY COLLEGE James F. English, Jr., Vice President for Finance and Planning REVENUES 1981-82 BUDGET At its meeting on March 14, the College's Board of Trustees adopted an Operating Budget for 1981-82. It is the Actual Adopted Adopted result of the usual painstaking job by Mr. Pedemonti and his staff and constitutes Trinity's financial plan for the Revenuea Budget Budget 1979-80 I980-IH 1981-82 next fiscal year. REVENUES Educational and (icnergl The persistence of severe inflation continues to place great pressure on the budgets of Trinity and similar in- Tuition and Fees stitutions. Salaries comprise the largest single expense item at Trinity, and they have tended to lag the rate of in- Regular -a) , S 7 999 247 Tuition Remitted 87 708 flation in recent years. For 1981-82, therefore, salaries are budgeted to rise by an average of 15%. It is anticipated Other Educational Programs -b) 562 397 that this unusual increase will provide some catch-up. Other staff benefits will increase by a somewhat larger per- 8 649 352 centage primarily as a result of rapidly escalating social security and medical insurance costs, bringing the average Endowment Income (net) 2 592 194 increase in total compensation to approximately 17%. Certain of our other costs also continue to rise at rates in Gift Income - Current Purposes 828 776 Gift Income - Other ' 62 523 excess of the price indices: books and periodicals, some professional fees, travel, and electricity. We have tried to Interest Earned-short Term Investments 646 333 Miscellaneous Income 68 793 hold the rate of increase in our general expenses to approximately 8%, but the aggregate of all expenses will rise Income from Athletics 18 192 Summer Programs -c) 180 026 by 14.7%. . State of CT Tuition Reimburncment 151 256 We are in a steady state; enrollments are budgeted to remain flat. As we add staff-and other expense dollars to new or expanding activities we should be withdrawing them from other parts of our program; but we are finding Total Educational and General this very difficult to do. The new budget contains the equivalent of three new positions spread over Security, Auxiliary Enterprises Dining Hall 910 052 1 019 000 Admissions, and Academic Computing. The maintenance staff has been reduced by that number, and several normitorlea 1 501 583 1 740 000 faculty reductions, previously determined, will become effective. llouaca (Rented) 20 440 16 000 Student Canter 246 091 251 400 Total revenues will rise by 14.7% to match the increase in budgeted expenses. Given the uncertain outlook for Student Canter - Rathskeller 41 867 43 000 the economy, investment income and gift income are budgeted to rise at lesser rates: 6.5% and 12.5% respec- tively. While interest on short term investments is slated to rise 23.2% from this year's budget (which will be ex- Total Auxiliary Enterprises ceeded substantially by actual income), it seems unwise to budget any increase in student financial aid income Total EFfectlve Income received from the State of Connecticut. Total Expense The result of these projections is, unfortunately, a substantial increase in budgeted tuition and fees. Tuition EKceW (Deficit) will rise by $950, the general fee by $20, and room and board by $330, for an aggregate increase of $1,300 or 16.8%. This rate of increase is slightly less than the budgeted increase in faculty and staff compensation, in- Annual Peefl cluding benefits, previously noted. Total tuition and fees will come to $9,050 (excluding the Student Activities Tuition 5 350 General F«e-E & G SO Fee, currently $80). Financial aid will rise by 20% to help offset this increase as well as raise slightly the number General Fee-Stud.Ctr. 130 Room Rent 1 140 of students who can be included. At these new levels, Trinity's fees will still fall at the lower end of the range for Board F8Q 1 080 high quality institutions such as ours. $1 300 7 75(1 Courra F«a-Gr«duiit« Progratn 300 The various increases in expenses fall into all our major budget areas. Instruction will rise by 16.3%, a bit more (a- Student FTE (paying) 1 650 1 655 than the total budget. This category will total $6,078,000 of which 89% is for compensation. Other areas, in ad- (b- Graduate. Sunmer, Continuing Education and Barbierl Center Programs dition to financial aid, with above-average rates of increase are Student Services and General Institutional, The (c- SuumarfltaB* and 5umm«rc«»p in 00-81, Summercamn only in 81-82 former reflects added staffing in the Admissions Office as well as costs associated with intensified minority recruiting and greater use of alumni. Trte latter includes non-recurring funds for the presidential search and inauguration, increased staffing in Security, and the first full year of operations for the administrative computer installation. Tni&m COUXGE EXPENSES An area in which costs will be well contained, however, is our physical plant. Reduced staffing levels and debt 1981-82 BUI1CET service, together with the efficiencies of our new, gas-fired boilers and energy control system, will hold the
budgeted increase to 10.5%. This relatively favorable result will also help reduce our budgeted loss from auxiliary Actual Adopted Adopted enterprises (mainly dormitories). Expenses Gudp.et HudROt 1979-HO 1980-81 1981-02 The 1981-82 budget contains a Contingency item of $245,000 or. 1.2% of total expenses to offset any un- EXPEH5E5 expected adverse variances which may develop. Trinity has operated with a slight surplus for ten successive years, Educational nnil 0encr.ll Instruction S 4 623 595 S 5 224 060 S 6 077 925 and another is expected in the current year. This enviable record attests to the College's basic financial strength as r General Administration 448 123 4811 150 &*Ki 7 2 j well as the conscientious dedication of its faculty, staff, and loyal supporters. Student Services 047 770 941 3M I 124 314 Public Services £. Information 644 684 70') inn 80S 830 General Inntitutionnl 69? 30'j 7 71 913 942 in Library IM Sfttl 702 750 ilft'i 65(1 nputactnti r. Mniul. i'.ihir.itloiml Plnnt 5 \T\ 11') 3 V)4 f,7!i J
1981-82
11 Projected "Total Fees Increase!3
80-81 81-82 s Fees Fees
AmhLT&t 58 5«5 $9 730 * 51 185 il.btca 7 500 9 000 1 500
Hawdoin 8 105 9 405 1 300
Colby 7 880 9 090 1 210
Conn. College 8 0110 9 300 1 220
Midiilebury 7 860 9 360 1 500
Mt. Halyoko S 070 9 370 1 300
March of Dimes 5»Hh 3 260 9 560 ' 1 300 "~ BIRTH DEFECTS FOUNDATION BtHBIHB Uunloynn S 690 10 120 1 43(1 wlteaton 8 500 9 600 « 1 100 inlllnms 8 350 9 510 * l im Phone 547-0263 rale 9 110 10 340 1 230
Trinity 7 750 9 050 1 300 Trinity (Xncl.Student ? 830 9 U0 1 300 TRINITY PACKAGE STORE Activity Fee) CHOICE WINES § UQUOftS 219 Hew Britain Ave. Hartfoni, Conn. John W. Duifca, Prop, (comer Henry St. next to Comer Tap) Page 6, The Trinity Tripod, March 17,1981 Fire Safety In Dorms Intern Signs On Is Students' Responsibility At "P.M. Magazine1' these detectors were installed in attitude, most specifically con- by Margaret Henderson cerning vandalism. Buildings and the past two years. The interns, in charge of letter by Kathleen Caruso The Las Vegas Hilton, the MGM Once a fire has been sensed by Grounds Assistant Director John writing, read about twenty letters a the detectors, an automatic alarm Wathne discussed the losing, battle Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, Spring '81 has seen the day. These letters, which Karen Stouffer's in Harrison, New York; summons two or three companies B&G fights to maintain exit signs said are "always there to do," run of firemen to the campus. and fire detectors in halls. This emergence or continuation of could Trinity be next? Vice- almost ninety internships un- the gamut from story suggestions to Smith contributes potential fire type of vandalism is almost im- President of the College Thomas dertaken by a large cross-section of Chef Tell culinary requests to job problems to students, whom he possible to attribute to any in- A. Smith does not think so. Trinity sophomores, juniors and applications. For instance, Karen says consciously and unconsciously dividual unless the person is caught However, if a fire did occur at the seniors with a wide variety of in- stated that if the director, after create fire hazards. Without in the act. Smith recalled that a College, in all probability students terests. Sophomore Karen reading a story, agrees to do it, the realizing the potential hazard, major cause of death in the Las would be partially to blame. MacDonald, fascinated by the field interns must write form letters to students constantly overload Vegas fires was disorientation. Smith attributes the problem of of communications and the mass the originators of the proposed electrical outlets, taxing the Stunned guests leaving their rooms fire safety to students' behavior, media, particularly in the form of feature. Although after several electrical capability of the dor- not to inadequate fire detecting were overcome by thick, dark television, is Trinity's newest weeks Karen has had her share of mitories that operates the devices. Over the past five years the smoke, and many could not find contribution to a well-organized letter writing and feels she is "past detection systems. Smith recalled College has added extensive their way. He emphasized that exit internship program at P. M. the stage of learning anything from that when he attended Trinity, very detecting equipment to existing signs serve as a landmark which Magazine in Hartford. it," she acknowledged one tangible buildings concentrating on the few of the all-male student body can lead a student to safety. They result — an inprovement in her student dorms. owned any electrical apparatus, are not installed as "part of the Karen is no newcomer to letter-writing skills. When many of the older other than a radio or an electric recreational equipment." Likewise, Trinity's Internship Program, The second activity in which buildings were constructed, the razor. At present, Smith assumes wasting the contents of fire ex- having interned at the Wagner interns engage is screening tapes, Hartford Fire Department did not that many rooms have cooking - tinguishers should not be an Corporation, an advertising or assisting the producer in his require fire detecting devices. equipment, high-voltage stereo evening's entertainment. agency, during her freshman year. decision regarding the acceptance These older structures, primarily systems, hairdryers, radios, TVs Y.et she was quick to remark that or rejection of a story. It involves along the Quad, are considered a her present internship experience On the subject of false alarms, screening two through six tape potentially-high fire risk, since the is much better-prepared, never Smith recommends the immediate cassettes of "raw interviews" for building frames are wooden. In a boring, and concerned with suspension of any student ap- the producer, who ultimately dorm such as Jones which is made teaching. prehended while pulling a fire desires to edit and assemble them of cinder block, only cosmetic This Crescent Street resident alarm. Crandall noted that at one into a final product of 6'/2 minutes damage to tile and surface walls first provided the Tripod with a time there were so many false long. The intern therefore has to can be incurred by fire. As the brief description of P. M. alarms that the Fire Department write down1 every word spoken College undertook major Magazine. Karen explained that P.- refused to send trucks. Instead, during the interview, describe the renovations over the years,, in- M. has a national office on the they would call first to confirm the camera angles with such terms as dividual room and hall sprinklers West Coast, and smaller offices true existence of a fire. Most fire "audio and video" and "pan left and detectors were placed in all dispersed throughout the country. alarms are deliberately activated. and right," and note the time on the dorms. Smith estimates that in the Hartford has one P. M. office, Occasionally a sprinkler may clock each time the person being past few years, the College has located in the WFSB-TV station on misfunction or electrical wires will interviewed responds to a new spent between $50,000 and $60,000 Constitution Plaza. It is a small go haywire, however. question. to install fire detecting systems. organization, according to Karen, . consisting of five full-time em- Both Smith and Director of The third duty of the interns Since Trinity does not pay taxes ployees, four interns, and various Buildings and Grounds Riel occurs after the producer does the to the city, students may consider other directors and camera and Crandall consider the sprinkler story. Karen states that it deals fire and police protection as a free sound men, who are not solely system the safest. The system is with "ins and outs," promotion and benefit. "The fire alarms are a employed by P. M. The office, one triggered when the heat in a room introduction, and "fillers" used on photo by Dave SlsWnd public system which should not be large room, provides a very relaxed rises to a set temperature and a the show. It entails working with abused," Smith stressed. atmosphere. button causing the release of water and a variety of other electrical the hosts of P. M. Magazine, P. M. Magazine can be viewed Andrea Hall and Rich melts. Smoke and heat detectors paraphernalia. Throughout the College's on weeknights at 7:30 on Channel location, an average of once a are activated in the same way. The Energy Conservation history, there have been no fire- 3. The nightly format, Karen week. Karen mentioned that they Buildings with sprinklers in each Council, composed of faculty and related deaths or accidents on stated, is dual in nature, consisting tape three shows worth of "fillers" room and in the hallways are Allen students, has suggested the campus. In the past ten years, only of one national interest story and in one day. P. M. Magazine, last East and West, Jarvis, Northam, possibility of charging rates a few fires have occurred. In the one local feature story. For Friday on the Quad, was in the Seabury and New South Campus. according to electrical watt usage. early 1970s a fire, intentionally set, example, on Friday, March 13, process of shooting a "filler." Smoke detectors may be found in Smith pondered whether such a destroyed offices in Downes students may have noticed the "Fillers" are used as introductions each room of the Aliens, Cook, the taxing would cut down on Memorial, an Elton fire ruined a presence of the national P.M. crew • and closings as well as transitions Crescents, Elton, High Rise, electrical overusage, and con- room^ and there was structural fire on the Quad. The crew was filming between national and local Jackson, Jones, the New Britains, sequently lower fire risks. He damage to two Jarvis rooms. Smith an opening for a show that will be Ogilby, Smith, the Vernons, hopes that students' "mindfulness" segments of P.M. Magazine. In- believes that "the electrical system broadcast on the March 24th Wheaton, Woodward and will keep the College's fire record terns first set up, these "ins and is in too many hands." edition of P.M. Magazine, con- Goodwin dormitories. Most of as low as it presently is. outs," inquiring about the The second danger is student cerning a Louisiana State availability of facilities and then University cheerleader who has obtaining directions. cancer. The introduction was Karen summed up the ride to the Board of Fellows Hosts Student Forum filmed at Trinity "for the at- location as the "easy life" for in- mosphere" of a college campus, terns sitting in the vans and looking Karen remarked. continued from page 1 departments. He also wanted to sent to the Board of Fellows. One out the window, while the producer make handicap access more ef- of his proposals dealt with the Karen stated her reason for nervously peruses the script. Once Tripod, mail (through Dean ficient. / organization of a "quiet dorm". pursuing this particular internship on location, Karen characterizes Waggett, in charge of coordinating The discussion at this point was Vernick explained that the dorm as simply, "I thought it would be her role as that of a "script person", the summer program.) directed to many points and in- was not one in which people would fun." The Natick, Massachusetts making sure the co-hosts, say the Pomeroy stated that in every volved a great number of panelists be relegated to just because they native had also worked for a similar right lines, and that of a promoter, application packet, a pre-freshman and audience; During this, wanted to sleep or study; it was evening television program in timing them with a thirteen second receives, should include a Pomeroy pointed out that the new also an alternative to the general Boston. An English major, she limit always in sight. statement by the administration on Mather plan sounded as if the quality of life at Trinity. No envisions a career in television or Karen felt that one "really has to their " committment to minority center was going to become a student, he stressed should not be advertising. spend full days there." She herself recruitment. Melanie Hines went "great big dining hall", instead of a Karen proceeded to describe devotes three days a week to the P. on to say "If,you could get ad- able to get to sleep at eleven real student center. At this point, o'clock at night, ANY night, if he what exactly her P. M. Magazine M. Magazine internship, Mondays. ministration and alumni to support Tony Hass, representative of the internship entails. She informed Wednesdays, and Fridays. Her and put pressure on minorities to or she wanted to. student coalition, pointed out that the Tripod that P. M. always has hours can run anywhere from 8:30 be more active in the college we Sintim Misa, after much the proposed student house would four interns, whom they rotate on a to 11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Although could attract more minorities to discussion abput curfew and the provide another facility for regular basis between "on location" Karen is noticing that "the novelty Trinity." students and would provide a more responsibilities that students have for each other, pointed out that and "in office" activities. The is wearing off a little," she "would The next topic of discussion was open, healthier environment than talk concerning . rules and hours intern has three major respon- love to do one (internship), every student life. Dean Winer started the Mather Campus and fraternity and regulations reminded him of sibilities: letter writing, screening semester." the discussion by outlining major systems'. He said, "We need a tapes, and participation in "on life at boarding school, He said that Karen is another student who re- steps made to improve student life viable place where people can feel location" action. Moving from the it was a sad statement made about Commends an internship. She sums on campus. He citedthe success of comfortable outside of frater- mundane to the exciting, Karen up her experience by saying, "It's nities." college students, if they had to the Awareness Day proposal and depicted each of these tasks. nice'to get a taste of the real world!" the Student Food Service Com- resort to "rules" to organize their mittee, as well as the attempts to lives and the way they treat other - clarify the relationship between the Tom Chase, President of the people. college and the fraternities, and the IFC, stressed the need for more From this point, the Forum need to minimize vandalism by and open communications between inadvertently dissolved into a pool students, the fraternity and the campus. He for the expression of individual United W^iy Wayne Asmus, Director of said that they are trying to bom- frustrations. Many important issues Mather Campus Center ,and bard the campus with information. such as student and faculty support of the Capital Area student life, talked about the new For example, the IFC news - of awareness day, faculty availa- theories proposed to better utilize appearing in the Tripod, the escort bility ' during open period and the center's existing space. These system and so forth have been affirmative action in the initiated. He added that he thought presidential search and faculty Thanks to you it works included ways to reuse the space, ... for all of us ways to expand and ways to utilize the new sorority, "is a good idea. It hiring. Although all these issues other space on campus. He said gives people another way to ex- were deemed important, there was that they were trying to update the press themselves and participate," not time enough to discuss them food .service so it matches man- -Also addressing student life, fully. Charles Kurz, closed the dates from the state health Scott Vernick referred to his letter meeting. Bitter Winter Wind Hits Parade by Peter Slinson was as if there was a wind tunnel Everybody loves a parade — and between the buildings, causing more than 7,000 people turned out many marchers to lose their hats. to watch the annual Saint Patrick's The parade was definitely a Day Parade in Downtown Hart- social event. Many of the ford. spectators knew people marching, The parade, one of Hartford's and occasionally shouted en- largest, lasted for almost two hours couragement to them. Several as a dozen floats, thirty-seven spectators even ran up to friends bands, and 145 marching units marching to talk to them. • from all over Connecticut and The marchers and participants Massachusetts wound their way ranged in age from the very young from the Capitol to Main Street to the very old. High school bands, and back to the Capitol in the bagpipe bands, fife and drum bitter wind. corps, and even the Coast Guard At the staging area around the Band marched the several mile Capitol, there was an air of an- route. ticipation as the different par- Many spectators noted that the ticipants waited for their place in parade was the best St. Patrick's the parade. As one marcher from Day Parade they had seen in the Buckeley High School Band Hartford. Indeed, it seems to be a said, "I just want to get started so tradition that will continue on I can finish and get out of the during the years to come. With cold." almost everyone sporting green of Bundled against the wind, spectators watch Saturday's Saint Patrick's Day Parade in Downtown. And as cold as it was, many of some sort or another everyone photo by J. E-Hmdy the spectators huddled beneath became Irish. blankets in the hopes of staying With the beat of the drums and warm. The wind was such that at the colorful floats and marchers, "Run for life" Set for Mid-April certain places along the route, it how can anyone not love a parade? by Caroline Barhydt chairmen who pledge the Connecticut Mutual Life has On Saturday, April 18, 1981, equivalency of the year their , been working diligently in Connecticut Mutual Life and the corporations were founded in preparation for the big day. Mr. Connecticut Affiliate, American dollars. As an example, Denis Mullane said, "We are very pleased Heart Association will co-host the Mullane has raised $1,846 in the to host Connecticut Run For Life third .annual Connecticut Run For past two years, representing the Day. We expect more runners and Life Day. It was recently an- founding of Connecticut Mutual pledges this year than ever before". nounced by Connecticut Mutual Life in 1846. A total of $10,000 was He concluded by saying that he Life president, Denis F. Mullane, collected in 1980 and was donated wanted to "...raise $60,000 for the that the activities are to take place to the American Heart Association fight against heart disease." This in the Bushnell Park and State in Connecticut. Presidents from special day is only part of Con- Capital Building area. Trinity Hartford National. Bank & Trust, necticut Mutual Life's sponsored students are welcd"rri& to par- Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Run For Life fitness program. CML ticipate in some of the runs or to Manufacturing Division, The hopes to educate people about the watch the events. The event is Travelers Corporation, and benefits of fitness and to encourage composed of three separate American Heart Association of more people to engage in some activities: the "Presidents' Mile", Greater Hartford have been some type of fitness program. of the recent participants, the traditional untimed I-10 mile Run For Life organizers en- "Fun Run", and the Heart and Sole The third run is the Heart and courage Trinity students to solicit relay. Sole relay. This run is composed of Braving brisk winds, marchers parade past the Civic Center. pledges and to run in the Fun Run. All Trinity students are en- all womens' and all mens' teams They stress the fun and fund-raising photo by J.E. Hardy couraged by Run For Life Day which represent various businesses aspects of the day, as opposed to planners to enter the 1-10 mile and organizations in Connecticut. the competitive aspect. untimed run. Participants in the Each team will be composed of five Fun Run are asked to collect members who will each run a .7 Entry blanks are available in the Walk for Dimes pledges for each mile that they run. mile loop around Bushnell Park. local newspapers and in local by Peter Stinson Campaign Chairman. "We expect Runners are not expected to Once the runner has completed the sports shops, It is hoped that entry Oer two thousand people are more than 2000 Hartford residents complete the entire ten miles. loop, he will pass the baton on to blanks will soon be placed in a key expected to walk in the March of to put on their walking shoes to After each completed mile the his/her teammate, and the relay location on Trinity College Dimes Super WalkAmerica '81 on help support the March of Dimes in runners will receive a checkpoint will continue in this way until campus. Information concerning Sunday, April 26 in Hartford. its efforts to prevent birth defects," credit to "substantiate their ef- completion. Each team is urged to the times of the rims may be ob- The 30-kilometer route (18.5 Sweeney added. forts". The Fun Run is a great fund obtain sponsor pledges which total tained through an application miles) goes from the Hartford Ambrose noted that in an effort raiser as well as a fun, non- at least 5250. Although the limit for blank or by phoning Dave Bud- Armory into West Hartford and to make the walk this year a competitive run. the number of mens' teams has dington, 727-6500, Ext. 2975, or by back to the Armory. Walkers will successful event, local radio The Presidents'Mile is an event been reached, there is still room for phoning your local Heart vary from students from the stations will either broadcast or for corporation presidents or women;;' teams in this run. Association. Greater Hartford schools and have air personalities at the six colleges to employees walking in different check points along the teams from many Greater Hartford route. Hartford Gets $3 Million from Worlds companies. Birth defects are this nation's Jan Ambrose, Program Coor- most serious child health problem. Hartford received more from the Worlds came from out-of-towners. The report describes types of dinator for the Northern Con- Each year more than 250,000 in- 1981 World Figure Skating Their expenses included hotel expenditures and lists their per- necticut Chapter of the March of fants are born with mental or Championships than just a chance accommodations, as well as meals centage of the total. Dimes Birth Defects Foundation, physical defects. The goal of "the to see the grace, beauty and and souvenirs. Daily visitors not It is divided this way: Hotel f has said that in the past very few March of Dimes is to protect the spirited competition of this in- staying overnight spent an ad- rooms and incidentals, 39.0 per- Trinity students have participated unborn and newborn and to give ternational event. ditional $1 million. cent; hotel restaurants, 10.7 in the annual walk. Recently she every child born the best possible In fact, Hartford got about $3 The skating teams from 25 percent; other restaurants, 16.0 stated that she would like to see chance for the healthiest possible million more. That's the amount of countries brought media, coaches, percent; hospitality suites, 4,5 Trinity students in the Walk which life. extra money that was spent by officials and support personnel percent; admission fees, 1.3 will occur the Sunday after Easter. Walkers will begin their 30 visitors to Hartford while the trailing behind. About 5,000 people percent; theatres/ sym- At a recent meeting of the kilometer trek with registration Worlds was in progress, according from other countries and from phonies/ movies, 0.8 percent; media, Ambrose noted that the from 10:30 to noon, from the to the Greater Hartford Con- throughout the United States came recreational activities, 0.4 percent; March of Dimes would like to Hartford Armory. The pledges they vention and Visitors Bureau. to Hartford. sight-seeing, 1.4 percent; night- make the Walk an event which is collect will assist March of Dimes The 1981 World Figure Skating Using a 1978-79 Convention clubs, 3.7 percent; sports events, fun for the participants in addition programs of research, medical Championships at the Hartford Income Survey prepared by the 0.2 percent; retail stores, 9.8 to raising money for the cause of service, and education, according Civic Center was cosponsored by International Association of percent; local transportation, 5.4 combatting birth defects. to Sweeney. The Skating Club of Hartford and Convention and Visitor Bureaus, percent; gas/ auto service, 1.2 Ambrose said that last year In the Greater artford area, The Travelers Insurance Com- and adding an inflation factor, the percent; other, 5.7 percent. about two thousand people par- funds will be used to support the panies. Judy TeSelle and Paul Hartford Convention and Visitors ticipated in the walk, raising over Out-Patient Program of the Bourdeau, general chairpersons of Bureau came up with $280 as the Fifty-five U.A. and two foreign $75,000 for local and national Neonatal Intensive Care Nursery The Worlds' organizing committee average amount an out-of-town cities participated in the survey. programs. and the Genetic Counseling for The Skating Club of Hartford, visitor spent during The Worlds. Jim Rigby, of the Hartford Con- "This is the first year that the Services at IJConn Health Center. say the championships were the This breaks down to about $70 vention and Visitors Bureau, thinks Walk will be a truly national event, For more information, contact biggest international spectacle ever spent per day in a stay of four the results are fairly representative taking place on the same weekend the March of Dimes at 10 North hosted by Hartford. nights. Some visitors obviously of Hartford, which he says is throughout the country," said Bill Main Street, West Hartford, or Approximately $1.5 to $2 million stayed for shorter or longer periods average in terms of hotel rates, .Sweeney, 1981 March of Dimes call 521-7900. '. uf the money spent during The meal prices and other expenses. Page 8, The Trinity Tripod, March 17,1981 Letters to the Editor Crow Questions Administrative Action / Came to fact or valid proof, poses a serious To the Trinity Community, based on the College's in- administration suddenly make moral decision on these questions threat to students rights of privacy Trinity to Because of an alleged incident in terpretation of unproven hearsay and individual moral beliefs. We our house and its recent publicity, and how that measured up to their and suspend students because of them? hope that our fellow classmates will the Trinity Administration has moral standards. Very simply, they take this opportunity to re-examine Take Classes, passed a social saction on Alpha felt that the alleged act was im- We believe the administration their status on campus, and ask Chi Rho. Despite the fact that the moral and that action should be had no justification for their themselves if they should be incident was not a fraternity taken against Crow because of it. decision, yet they made it and we Not to be subjected to the moral judgements function and implicated members The College administration has will abide by its guidelines. We of the College or allowed to make of other fraternities as well as our set standards of morality and is now must, however, point out that their their own mature decisions. Aware own, we have accepted full invoking these principles on its ability to impose punishment based Dear Editor: responsibility and will adhere to students. Should we be forced to The Brothers of Alpha Chi Rho on their convictions rather than I was very disappointed to learn the imposed sanction. abide by the moral judgement of of the faculty's decision to hold an the College? How will their Alpha Chi Rho does not con- Can Morality Be Legislated? Awareness Day on April 23. I do viewpoints on homosexuality, pre- done the alleged activities of those To the Editor: ity. Morality may be imposed by not believe that a majority of involved, yet we feel that the issue marital sex, abortion, and in- In expressing myself to the individuals, but not legislated univ- students really want a day set aside has gone beyond the magnitude of dividuals religious beliefs affect college community about the recent ersally, especially so with regard to to discuss social problems. Why the particular incident. The issue students in the future? Could the incident at Alpha Chi Rho, I do not sexual acts. It was not rape, it was should students who want to attend now deals with a broader point; our wish to offend anyone's sense of not prostitution, it may have been •classes be forced to miss them rights as students and citizens of violent, but it is up to individuals to values. In fact, my values have because other students want to this country. The administration's regulate their sexual behavior, not Women been offended by all of the negative learn about such issues as sexism decision was not based on current society. It is a matter of minding press in last week's Tripod as well and racism? Personally, I came to law or even its own written rules one's own business. If individuals as the "double secret" probation Trinity to take classes, and I and regulation. The decision was Versus in the Trinity community find.the imposed upon CROW by the ad- act gross and appalling, I'm sure believed that each class would ministration. I am not condoning in they will make their feelings meet three hours per week; the Should Private any way what went on about six Girls known, but this form of social decision to cancel classes is an weeks ago. 1 am just saying that I Behavior Be Open To the Editor: condemnation is far different from unfair violation of my academic After reading several editorials any way what went on about six "double secret" probation and "contract." to Public Scrutiny? this semester's Tripod which weeks ago. I am just saying that I such official punishment. The im- Furthermore, and I am hot To the student community: .Hacked sexism we must take the don't have any right to know about plications of this particular Case saying that no ^students need to be- Instead of addressing this letter 'ripod to task for its own sexism. A it, make any universal judgements affect each and every one of Us at come better informed about social to the Editors, I am using the leadline on page four of last against it, punish them for it, and Trinity in many ways. CROW 's issues, I wonder why an awareness Tripod as a forum for public ex- uesday's issue referred to the neither does the college com- escapade might make us look bad, program could not have been pression, one of the most valid members of the Tri-Delta fraternity munity. Mr. Magro might be but then again so may many other planned for several evenings during functions of any newspaper. I "girls." Wouldn't "women" be personally offended by what he of our personal habits if they ever a week or why a Saturday could not admire the recent surge of interest more appropriate? We have always sees as an act of violence, and he got out. If a heterosexual couple have been set aside for the pur- a large number of students have teen led to believe by our feminist has every right to be so. However, were to commit sodomy in the pose. I believe that the people who displayed and also the increasing Wends that "girls" is a sexist and he has no right to sanction CROW privacy of their own dorm, would really want to participate in such a visibility of the Tripod through the lemeaning term. according to his particular moral- the administration have a right to program would have been happy to continued submission of material — We wonder if the Tripod is just sanction against it if they everi have had any program whatsoever, both in the form of letters and rying to put down the Tri-Delts, an caught wind? 1 want everyone to and the decision to cancel classes commentary - by its readers. I also rganization that has been Sororal know that the only legal form of was only "cheap" excuse for feel that the Editors, though oft ditorially attacked by the Tripod. sexual activity is intercourse be "getting out of class." maligned in past issues of the We hope that the women who tween married, consenting adults. Tripod, are doing a more than Sexism I, along.-with; c!niBLn,y people; to sdit the Tripod will raise their own Why doesn't Mr. Magro arid the To the Trinity Community: adequate job in their capacity to collective consciousness just a bit administration censure all of us for] desire to participate in an provide an arena for public and realize that sexism exists even In light of the recent furor over breach of that absurd, legislate Awareness Day program. I know discussion. All too often, direct in the minds of those feminists who the undeniable existence of sexism morality? that I'll use the day to work on a verbal contact is not as carefully are so anxious to accuse others. on this campus - how is it that a research paper or to catch up on sexually exclusive sorority has considered and therefore not as Sincerely, work, and I'm sure that others will comprehensive as a well thought reared its ugly head? Respectfully, Steven Elmendorf'82 do the same. out, carefully written letter or Jim Shapiro '81 Peter Bain '81 Erica S. Berry In summary, I question whether article. Chris Leary'82 an awareness program is really My purpose for writing this Alex Kirk'81 what the majority of Trinity letter, however, was not to praise Robert Williams'81 students want, and I wish that the the Tripod but to express a deep Where Is the Morality faculty had taken more time to find feeling of concern about the in- The Editors of the Tripod would this out. vasion of privacy on this campus. I like the authors of this letter to of Sexual Conduct? A concerned student am distinctly troubled by events note that the members of Tri-Delta and discussions that surfaced called themselves "girls" in their To the Editor, What Was numerous (perhaps excessively official announcement, published Concerning the recent incident at the Crow House involving a numerous) times in the March 10 in the December 9 issue. In ad- women and several brothers, we would like to make our opinion the Issue? Tripod with regard to the public dition, they spode of themselves as known. Although we do not condone this type of sexual activity, we To the Editor assertion at the Cave Discussion girls to the reporter who in- don't believe that it's the general public's business as to the sexual In perusal of the March 10 last Friday of the alleged behavior terviewed them, as is clearly in- preferences of consenting adults. of a group of individuals who dicated by their direct quotes in Tripod, we were quite pleased to If certain persons in the college community care to investigate the learn that Trinity Freshmen had eoincidentally happen to be last week's Trfpod. sexual conduct of the heterosexuals willingly engaging in group sex members of a fraternity. performed well at the Nationals. then we suggest that these people must also investigate EROS and There was, however, one small My singular response to these demand them to make public their sexual preferences. It only seems unjustified accusations by certain omission in the article "Trinity Destructive fair, and even logical, that the sexual behavior of fraternity and non- Freshmen Shine at Nationals." In members of the student body is to fraternity people be treated equally. . assert that it is no one's place to particular, nowhere does the ar- Now this letter is not intended to put down gays or persons of any ticle indicate what sport is being question an individual's private Tendencies sexual preference that confine their activities to the privacy of four discussed. Do we win a prize for behavior when there is no direci walls. But rather we hope to point out that sex is better kept in the To the Editor, guessing that the subject concerns personal involvement. It is m; bedroom than the Tripod. belief, and I would hope a belie: Living on campus in a campus the squash team? shared by others at this institution dorm, I see a problem, which I have Sincerely, Sincerely, that each individual has certain never heard many people talk David S. Deacon, Psi U'81 Michael A, Gould '81 rights and privileges that should about. This problem is vandalism. Shaun Finnegan, Crow '81 i Jim Hagen '81 not be violated by socia Many students tend to have • .'...' Stephen C.Butler'81 castigation. What an individual destructive tendencies, as is ap- in walls, etc. The problem is that does behind dosed doors is his o parent by the amount of damage to destructive, encourage them to 1. her own business and should be found on campus, Much of this face up to their problem (i.e. I am a No Smoking At Cinestudio remain so, providing the action; destruction is directly related to destructive person,) and 2, make an are not directly affecting the right the consumption of alcohol. That effort to chanhel their energies To the Editor: of those not involved. It is thi does not mean that alcohol is the through more creative or harmless freedom that has been sadl; sole cause of destructive behavior. activities (i.e. dancing, prancing This note is to serve as a reminder that drinking and smoking are overlooked in this particular case The origin of this destructive and assorted merry making.) not permitted inside Cinestudio, This is particularly important to I am dealing with generalitiei behaviour is a combination of pent- Let's be constructive, ok.? remember with regard to the Gimme Shclter/Quadrophenia show, because I do not wish to criticiz< up frustrations, tension, stress, etc., Yours truly, which was booked over the objections of several staff members. any specific incident or response which are released through the Bill Wubbenhorst Cinestudio is a student organization with an essentially unpaid staff Rather, I hope to convey my sens students have not been able to that should hot be expected to pick up and mop up-after the minority of dissappointment, and th channel their energies in a creative that rolls bottles, full or empty, under the seats. 1 have a hard time . seemingly tenuous hold on th or at least harmless manner. Who finding enough staff on weekends for films like The Black Stallion; privacy to which all oF us an pays the price for vandalism? if you want to see more rock movies, much less a Clint Eastwood equally entitled, that has bee Everybody! Tuition goes up and Charles Bronson double feature, leave your beer and cigarettes at aroused by making public an actio people who live in the dorms that home. •.'.•' •' • . : that, regardless of its truth c get trashed have to pay for these falsity, was undeniably a privat acts of destruction. What can you •••":..••; ' Alexander B, Magoun, concern. do? If you know somebody who is ; Student Co-ordinator • : Sincerely, Nancy Luca breaking of bottles, punching holes . •/. • Ginestudio : ' TJie Trinity Tripod, March 17,1981, Page 9 Editorial and Commentary Students Set to Action; Positivism Prevails Students have set to action. Trinity College has not seen such positive energetic Once again, however, student turnout was poor. It seems the same faces ap- response to the issues of racism, sexism, campus insensitivity, and other related pear at every meeting of this nature, it would be refreshing to hear some less- issues in many semesters. Over the last two weeks, we have seen an open Inter- familiar voices speaking out on how conditions at Trinity affect their individual, fraternity Cave discussion, faculty approval of Awareness Day and an Open Board personal lives. After all, it is, at the final point, the students who live from day to of Fellows Forum. As spring comes to Trinity, the atmosphere and feeling around day in this College, not the Fellows. Their time is past. All they can do is listen, this College is positive and vigorous. report to the Trustees and hope that things improve. Even the faculty seems to sense this spirit. It is commendable that they passed, unanimously, the Awareness Day proposal. For once, the faculty is candidly ex- Even the Cave Discussion about the role of fraternities on campus, with all its pressing its support and respect of its students. confusion at its end, is a positive reflection of the activism at Trinity. Thank good- ness, even the fraternities are beginning to acknowledge that there are bad seeds Ho\v could they possibly deny that the College experience at Trinity goes far within their system which affect the entire student body. beyond the classroom into the realms of learning how to live with people, learning how to respect differences, and learning the importance of being aware of ways to As Tom Chase, the President of the IFC pointed out at the Forum on Friday, it is deal with the gritty reality of a world which goes far beyond the borders of this essential to the existence of fraternities within the context of the College com- College? Certainly, many students are fully cognizant of these implications. munity that channels of communication be kept open and available. In light of the Although the Board of Fellows Forum tended to drag away into tangents and confusion and bad feelings over the Crow incident in this past week, it is evident loose its direction, the opportunity it gave to students to bitch and gripe and ex- that freedom of expression has more impact and effect than expected. press their frustrations and complaints was excellent; it gave the Fellows ample The field for this expression must be kept open. These thre^e opportunities for opportunity to hear these problems and seriously consider every one. student feedback, sharing, and cooperation are manifestations of this need. Ragtime Four Dialogues With Eight Apathetic Students "You're right, Rick. What's S.G.P.B. wants to get for the Spring by Carl SchiessI "Yeah, me too! Do you have any "Not much Ed. How're you tests this week?" happening on campus this concert?" Contrary to the popular belief doing?" "Yeah, I have a Psychology weekend?" "Not NRBQ and Jonathan that the student body at Trinity "Good. Hey, is A,D. opening lip 1O1G exam...I'm really nervous "Frat party at Tappa Keg." Edwards again?" College is a cohesive unit of young tonight?" about it!" "Sounds devastating. How are "That's what I heard. Let's hope people, this collection of dialogues "Yeah. Biff said that they were to "Well, good luck." things at the frat house?" not. What's happening on campus may indicate that student per- open after the beer-pong tour- "Thanks, Bob. Have you heard "To be honest, I'm kinda sick of this weekend, Pete?" spectives vary according to year of nament." about the housing lottery? They tell "the house. I need a break." "The usual: room party, frat study. "Great. Listen Tim. S.G.P.B. is me there's a waiting list for those "How about a road trip?" party, Makris Diner." First Year setting up Spring Weekend who don't get rooms." activities. Any ideas for a band?" "That's what I mean. I'm bored "Same old routine, huh?" "Hi Bob." "Gee, that sounds scary! I "Last year's concert was great. I with the usual fraternity routine. "Yeah. Listen Ace, how's life at "Hi Ned, How's it going?" wonder what it's like?" hope they line up a good New You know, parties, macho stud the frat house?" "Not bad. How've you been?" "I don't know. Hey, there's an Wave band." image, snaking on women—I'm "Nothing special going on there. "Fine, just fine. Listen Ned, all-campus forum' on student "Yeah. What's happening this sick of your basic frat life." In fact, I think I'll eat at Mather there's a party at St. A's tonight. apathy today at 4:00. Do you want weekend?" "Hm, Well, how's the history next term. I'd like to eat informal You want to cruise over there with to go with me?" "Big party at Crescent Street. seminar?" meals with women sometimes." me?" "No thanks, Ned. The. way I see Are you going?" "I'm sick of history, too." "How's the thesis coming?" "Gee Bob, I've never been there it, I've just begun living at Trinity. I "You bet! Hey Tim, do you plan "Sorry. Hey man, there's a Board "It isn't." before. I...I don't think so." can't make any changes here until I to join a frat?" of Fellows meeting on student "Sorry. Did you see that the "Did you hear that the S.G.P.B. get settled in." "I think so. Free parties, free apathy today at 4:00. Are you housing lottery is going to take is trying to get a famous band for "1 see. 1 guess I'll bag it too. Are going?" place soon?" (he Spring Weekend concert?" beer, and occasional free sex you going to ask Muffy to the appeals to me." "No, I'm too wrapped up in my "Big deal. I wonder where I'll be ^ "Really? -Wow, maybe they can studies to become concerned with -^««-^*rangrehold Barfbox!" Calypso Party?" "I figured you'd say that. Any living next year. I'll, have to get an campus issues, I'll take a rain "That'd be excellent. Hey Ned, "If I get up the courage." exams this week?" apartment somewhere. Not to check, man." what are you doing this weekend?" "Bob?" "No, but I'm already studying for mention a job.^' "Cool. I've got a lot of work "I'm going to Cihestudio. Coma "Yes, Ned." my organic chemistry exam...and "Don't mention it. Listen, there's myself." and Love Story are playing." "What exactly do you want to get the test is in three weeks!" an all-campus meeting to discuss "Marty?" "What a great combination! Ned, out of Trinity College?" "Phew, that's rough! Did you student apathy today at 4:00. Are "Yes, Rick." did you know that the fraternities "I don't know." know that the housing lottery is in you going?" "How's your sex life been this are all opening up this weekend? "Me neither. Where are you about three weeks?" "No. I'm almost outta here. I term?" Do you plan to join one?" headed now?" "Yeah, that's great! I'll finally be don't care. It's too late to start "Sex life? What's a sex life?" "I don't think so. I'm against the "Back to my room to study." able to move out of the South End anything, you know." "Forget it, man," philosophy of fraternal "See you later, Bob." slums and into some nice rooms." "Yeah, I hear you, Ace. Hey, "Anyway, what do you want to organizations. I think it detracts "I hear you. By the way, there's a have you picked up any freshman do when you leave Trinity?" from the communal atmosphere of Second Year Cave discussion on student apathy women lately?" "I don't know." the college." "Hey Tim, what's up?" at 4:00. Are you going?" "No, not even close." "No, I'm already in many student "Me neither. Listen, where are "Me neither. You know Ace, organizations. There's no problem you headed •now?" we're not bad-looking guys!" with apathy in this student!" "Cave break." "That's a matter of opinion, I "Yeah, well...are you taking "Well, see you later." guess." Wendy to the semi-formal next "Later." "Yeah, I guess." Tripod week?" Fourth Year "Pete?" "Yeah, if she says she'll go." "Hi Pete, how's it going?" "Yes, Ace." "Good luck." "All right Ace, how're you?" "What do you want to do when "Thanks." "Fine. What's on the agenda for you leave Trinity College?" "Tim?" tonight?" "I don't know." "Yes, Ed." "Let's see, is today Wed- "Me neither. Where are you "What exactly do you want to get nesday' . . . then it's A. D., headed now?" out of four years at Trinity no Thursday ... St. A's. I don't "I don't know. I think I'll just College?" know. Maybe I'll just run down to space around campus for awhile. "I don't know." the Constitution House." It's a nice day." "Me neither. Where are you "Excellent. Hey, guess who "Mind if I join you?" headed now?" I" "I'm going to the library to Cameron Explains Refundable Fee socialize." ~T o th' e *~EditorJ'* : based upon a number of concepts "O.K. See you later." In the March 10 TRIPOD, Alison developed through the ten year arga "Later." Limpitlaw provided a good general history of the PIRG movement. Patricia Third Year overview of the activities and value 1) It is democratic; it was James "What's up, Rick?" of ConnPIRG at Trinity. However, established by vote of a majority of Sharon Ann "Hi Marty. How're you doing?" I feel that it is necessary to clarify students, and must be renewed Copy Edl "All right. Hey dude, what are the funding of the organization. Manually by a campus-wide Laura D The Public Interest Research referendum. Todd K you going to do tonight?" dward "Nothing. I've gotta study." Groups (PIRG) were designed to 2) It is effective; it provides Susan "Too bad. Did you hear that "put some teeth into student stable and adequate funds through S.G.P.B. is planning a real fine activism." Though student-run and which students can carry out Spring Weekend concert?" funded, a PIRG chapter draws constructive social change "I'll bet. I'd be pretty surprised if upon a professional staff who activities. 3) It protects those not wishing %,... they got anyone good for the provide the expertise and stability show." necessary for effective student to support PIRG; students are Thi sge, and given the opportunity to request a is written'1 research and advocacy. Funds are iatenals are refund. edited and iard; material " used to pay their salaries and to is warmly encouraged. D< , to the editor, To the Faculty: provide office space in Hartford. A It is this mechanism which allows announcements and classiclassLi .„__'advertisements and other copy portion of the funds are retained by the PIRGs to operate more ef-, is midnight, Saturday, precedingluesday's TRIPOD. Thank you for supporting the the individual campus to cover fectively than other social change The TRIPOD offices are located in Jackson Hall Basement. Office Awareness Day Proposal. project operating costs. organizations. hours? Sunday 12 noon to 6 p.m., Tuesday 7:15 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sincerely, Members of the Student The funding is done through a Telephone 246-1829 or 527-3151, ext. 252. Mailing address: Box refundable fee of $2 per student David C ameron, for the BiO Trinity College, Hartford, CT 06106 Organizations, per semester. This mechanism is ConnPIRG boarrl-oMirectors Page 10, The Trinity Trtood, March 17,1981 Commentary A Gay at Connecticut College Talks About the Gay Group by Laura Marttaeau spent the first half of the three hour unconsciously asked myself, in the 'minority'. other when philosophy has become discussion blushing deeply into my nervous hour before that first And don't worry; no one will try a thin mask for the luxury of simply The following article is reprinted hands, was the first where people meeting so many weeks ago. to convert you. The CCGC is not a hearing your own voice. That's from the Connecticut College news- allowed themselves the privelege of cult seeking membership, it is a what they "do". And they have a paper, The College Voice, Dec. 8, speaking directly about what they What they "do", perverse as it quiet gathering of people who sip silently collective voice which says 1979, with permission of the editor. were and what they felt and why may seem to those students who wine out of dixie cups, laugh, don't be afraid; we're here and religiously attend Thursday Here they are not militant, they believed there was a need for smoke an occasional cigarette, we're quiet and we're willing t0 though there will some time be the group. Past meetings had been evening meetings of the all-campus open an occasional window for answer your questions. We'll even need for militance in their lives. veiled attempts to do "business", speakeasy, is talk. They speak fresh air,, and gently remind each give you some wine. Here their meetings are that ubiquitous, ill-defined realm of articulately, sensitively, with more publicly announced, though work which covers all fears, all graceful intelligence than any other privately, gratefully attended. Here hesitancies. group I have yet to hear on A Chat With Nancy campus. they are curiosities to some, What I have seen, and continue by Andy Weiss vulgarities to many, and in- to see every time I walk through The most striking thing about Dan Rather: Good evening Mrs. Reagan. visibilities to almost all. Rarely, the door of Fanning 412, is a "them" is their humanness. The ' Mrs. Reagan: Oh ... hi Dan. however, either here or anywhere quality of openness and trust and group is an outgrowth not of a Dan Rather: Mrs. Reagan, could you tell the members o5 te else, are they simply what they are. giving that was hitherto invisible to fanatical and militant ambition to press what the White House aides mean when, look- It is never simple to be what you me on this campus. I realized with overpower existing systems ing in your direction, they point to their heads and are. a start that none of these people (though existing systems, social and say, 'nice house ... nobody home'? would be together, talking about The CCGC was founded about a political, need to be made as Mrs, Reagan: Oh (giggle)... What was the question? ; themselves like old cronies, if they year ago by a student; it is attended accepting of this sizeable minority TomBrokaw: Mrs, Reagan, why does the President call you did not share a world of by people from New London, as it purports to be of others), but Mommy? Groton, Mystic, by occasional vulnerability born to them without of a basic human" need to have a choice. This meeting of an aryan Mrs. Reagan: Well, Ronnie's analyst told my analyst to tell me not alumni of this college, by four or safe place to go and accepting to talk about that in public. five currently enrolled students. - looking preppie, a middle-aged people to talk to. father of two, a vivacious 25 year RogerMudd: Mrs. Reagan, do you have any comments con- The first meeting I went to had ten For many of these students, cerning the President's eldest son's alleged criminal people, which was a consistent old RTC, and EB worker, a cook, was an affirmation of the pervading adults, parents, family is no longer activities? number until after the movie Word a safe place to go. Forever con- Mrs. Reagan: Are you talking about that silly little meeting at the Is Out, when new faces from will not to choose homosexuality, but to accept it. scious of protecting loved ones club with Gordon Liddy, Sam Giancona, and Frank surrounding communities in- from fear of their differentness— Sinatra? Well, I'm sometimes confused by laws and creased attendance to 22 men and Heterosexual students ask r me protecting family, in essence, from government things like them but I don't think that women at my last count. with a wide-eyed wonder I find themselves—some must conceal it. there was anything illegal about that meeting. Golly, I was lucky. My first meeting, the staggering, what "the gays do" at Guilt and shame become a plague Ronnie told me that some of his friends just wanted one where I was so nervous that I the meetings. It is a question I not for things done, but for things to hash over the old times with his son. witheld. It is an unrewarding kind Charles Kuralt: Mrs. Reagan, would you please touch on, what you Strange Bedfellows of integrity which sacrifices - consider to be, important social issues facing the complete honesty (and the relief it President's next four years? affords) for the sake of someone Mrs. Reagan: Now when you say key social issues do you mean, unprepared to face the truth. like, important things that poor people want? More Than One Opinion One student, in a typical stance, Charles Kuralt: I withdraw the question. By Ted Hartsoe new students. Primarily, this said, "If they are so sure that what Dan Rather: Mrs. Reagan, would you please tell the members of Lethargy prevails at Trinty person should visit areas beyond they are is right, then why do they the press what is involved in the daily routine of the College. The institution bides its the Appalachian Mountains and need a group to prove it?" This First Lady? time, waits for something, but south to the Mason-Dixqii Vine™ The kind of question reveals a fearful Mrs. Reagan: When I first wake up, 1 brush |h£jej^-b£amo_utjal knows not-what. A ritual of rote, a Admissions Office should use intolerance of people which can the sheets. You know how R6nnie fsrFfnerfrlll.. rut of routine has replaced novel members of Cerberus, the SGA, only be dissipated by direct downstairs and make Ronnie's breakfast: I mix ideas and new directions. A stand- and other student Groups to en- knowledge. If you don't un- prunes, Grecian Formula, Geritol, and Seven-Up. pat atmosphere envelopes the courage high school students to derstand, then go to a meeting and Ronnie calls it a ... (titter) a Hurry-Up. campus. Some students have made apply and accepted students to ask. And while you are there, Dan Rather: How about the waking of the President? efforts to rectify this, and attend. These Trinity students notice what it feels like to be in a Mrs. Reagan: Oh! That's not my job. When 11:00 rolls around, Al Awareness Day will significantly could host get-togethers for minority. Many of us never have. Haig comes into the bedroom and clicks his heels, help in this regard. However, this potential students in their area Being the lone heterosexual in a Ronnie just loves a military awakening. bud of new vitality must be nur- during Spring Vacation to talk meeting of the gay community at Dan Rather: Thank you Mrs. Reagan. It's been a most enlighte- tured. about the C ollege and to answer Connecticut College is probably ning everning. the most non-threatening chance This lethargy derives from a lack questions. The Admissions Office Mrs. Reagan: Oh ... gee. Is our time up? I was just getting to the you will ever have to test you of diversity among students, could coordinate and arrange such part about how Ronnie, Al, and Casper play Risk understanding of the word faculty, and administrators. Few meetings, which would give these every morning... would refute the existence of a prospective students a better "Trinity mold." This type of understanding of the College. All student is not totally without merit; of these efforts should emphasize however, its prevalence has caused Trinity's need for a broader student Is Your Car Safe? problems, the establishment of body with more varied interests To the Editor: security in the parking areas. It is registration fee. and talents. Perhaps the Ad- strictly defined social groups being In the March 10 TRIPOD, Jim obvious that vandals are not going Parking is a real problem at missions Office will have to take only one. While the athletic teams Pomeroy had only words of praise to steal or destroy cars in broad Trinity especially with the latest some chances to achieve this for,Trinity Security. My feelings thrive, other student activities daylight with students around. But, ticketing boom on Summit Street. diversity, but the College will differ. For four years I've heard wither. Only three dramatic as soon as night falls the incidents The fact that the Hartford police benefit. Security promote the prevention of productions have been presented, begin. It was the latest of these are enforcing the no parking and even fewer student musical crime on campus - prevention by The faculty toils under this vandalistic acts that precipitated regulations on Summit St. should and dance performances. A the students. What is the security lethargy as well. The novelty of the this letter. Once again security was make the problem ..evident to handful of students comprise the force hired for? Is it not for open curriculum has worn off .The there after the act. And who suf- security. Is it safer to park on World Affairs Council and the hiring of new faculty members has prevention of crime? Then why fers? The student, who must pay does there appear to be a problem Summit and receive a twenty dollar Connecticut Intercollegiate come to a screeching halt. For the increasing insurance costs after with automobile theft and van- ticket (which most non-Conn, Student Legislature. This inventory benefit of both students and filing a claim which could have dalism? residents won't pay) or'park in emphasizes the need for a more teachers, the College needs to find been avoided with better security. diverse student body; Trinity's lots and pay S20 plus some way of attracting new ideas. Each year Trinity students pay a If security cannot afford to have damages? The situation is ^m The means to break the mold lie In a letter to President Lockwood I registration fee ($24) to park their" constant surveillance over the out of hand and something in the Admissions Office. While I suggested using recently awarded automobiles on campus property. areas in which the most problems be done!!! do not suggest that it diminish its grant funds to bring persons to the According to Security this fee is occur then they must find an standards significantly, it must campus for a semester to teach two "essential so that the Security Sincerely, alternate solution. Instead of Robert Orenstein'81 consider other factors as well. The classes and to interact with the Office can assist in cases of theft, driving around all night with a College would greatly benefit from community through lectures and fire, vandalism ..." What sort of causal eye out for vandals why students from a broader discussions. The intent of the assistance is provided for this small doesn't Security invest in cameras The TRINITY TRIPOD, geographical background. program would be to attract to the sum? Well, I've paid my for the parking lots? This would campus persons with varied, 'Vol. 79, Issue 21, March 17, Likewise, a cultural diversity registration fee for the last two provide the surveillance necessary unique experiences and outlooks. years so that my hubcaps arid 1981. The TRIPOD is among the student body would also and would eliminate the time gap improve life on campus. Wider While broadening the curriculum, wheel covers could be stolen, and published weekly on Tuesday,, associated with the crimes. student interests should be en- it sidesteps the numerical restraint to have a substantial amount of except vacations, during Students could be hired to monitor couraged. The Admissions Office on the tenured faculty. In response, damage done to the car body. the academic year. Student these cameras and the security needs to recruit students from the President stated he had en- What sort of assistance did I subscriptions are included in guards would be available for beyond the Northeast Corridor. It visaged using the grant to bring receive? One of the guards came the student activities fee; must seek students from large such persons to the campus for a out, looked at the damage, took immediate response to * any other subscriptions are $12.00 cities, rather than just suburbia. week or month, to promote faculty some notes and . . . That was my problem that arose. This may not per year. The TRIPOD is This recruitment should follow research, and to initiate inter- twenty dollar assistance! It seems stop all the vandalism but is surely printed by the Palmer Journal several avenues. First, printed disciplinary, team-taught courses to me that a bit more action could a step in the right direction. If the Register, Palmer MA, and material describing the College and programs. All of these laudable have been taken - namely stop the installation of cameras is not published at Trinity College, should be sent to most public high activities should be pursued with incident from "occurring. economically feasible, charge more Hartford, CT. Advertising schools. In addition, one or more the intent to broaden the collective for registration. This is surely more rates are $2.75 per column It appears that each semester members of the Office should background of the faculty, and to reasonable than for students to inch, $27.50- per eighth page there are a number of incidents travel the country publicizing the invigorate the faculty and the suffer the damage to their autos and $55.00 per quarter page. involving student automobiles that College and attempting to attract Colleee. ; and then be forced to higher in- could be pre\entecl by tighter surance rates besides Trinity's The Trinity Tripod, March 17,1981, Page 11
Wang Shao-pen to Perform by Dcnise D'Agostino and rhythm. Shao-pen was one of to.select their own mates rather Even at the tender age of 13, 20 children selected to participate than have their parents do the Wang Shao-pen impressed au- in the creation of the Peking Dance selecting as was the custom in diences with his ability and pro- School, The school billed itself as China." ficiency in dance. So greatly im- an institution of dance rather than The 1958 Great Leap Forward by pressed them, in fact, that at that of ballet because half its members the Chinese government was an young age he was selected to be a studied western style of dance attempt to meet Western standards member of the newly-formed Pe- while the other half was educated in all aspects of life. Once again, king Dance Company. Today, at in Chinese folk dancing — hence even the performing troupe was the age of 41, Wang Shao-pen the generalization of "Dance affected. With only a small amount continues to impress audiences School." of rehearsal and training, the with his dance skills and on Shao-pen and his classmates troupe performed "Swan Lake" at Wednesday, March 18th at' 7:30 comprised the First - graduating the request of the government. It p.m., the Trinity community will be class of the Peking Dance School had been decided, with the advice provided with the opportunity to and their relative sophistication of Soviet advisors, that the tradi- •witness for themselves the depth of coupled with the fact that there tional ballet was properly famous Shao-pen's skill. were no other professional com- and highly technical so as to prove The program will feature, along panies at the time, gave them the the progress of the Chinese with its with Shao-pen, his wife Wang chance to teach as well as perform. success. Shao-pen admits, "I must was a new dance form called the dances included in the "Yang Shenlen, Cheng Li-chou and Chang Therefore, in 1960, the first profes- say, the result was not too bad!" "Yang Pan Hsi" of which two Pan Hsi." Although Ching made Suan-ycn. The group will perform sional performing troupe was org- At that time with no background pieces were initially featured, "The the decision to create new dance, Chinese classical dance, a Sword anized. "The Nutcracker," "Gi- or history of ballet, the Chinese Red Detachment of Women" and she relinquished all creative and dance, Tai Chi Ch'uan as well as selle," and "Kabelia" were a few relied heavily on the advice of their "The White-Haired Girl." On the techical responsibilities to the art- excerpts from famous Chinese of the pieces danced by the group Soviet counselors. The Soviet: whole, the response to the new ists who were more capable of ballets and selections from Chinese whose repertoire consisted solely of influence pervaded every aspect of dances was favorable, but enthusi- making such decisions. music. Western pieces. dance from the type of training to asm soon waned as audiences grew Shao-pen arrived in the United It is curious to note the perfor- "Everybody was curious about the structure of the dance facilities. tired of watching the same dances States in 1979, serving as a dance mance of Chinese classical dance the new, Western foreign dance. Today, however, there is little trace repeatedly performed. Soon the instructor at the Washington Ballet and ballet since the two were Everybody wanted to see it; it was of Soviet influence. demand for an expanded repertoire School in Washington, D.C. Since developed only recently as art impossible to buy tickets. We In 1966, the Cultural Revolution could not be ignored by Ching any that time he has also taught at the forms in China. In an interview performed in T'ien Ch'iao (The abolished the performance of longer, and she decided to commis- Manassa School of Dance in Vir- with The Tripod, with the interpre- Heavenly Bridge Theater) which Western dance of any type, label- sion the creation of several -new ginia and held the position of tive aid of history lecturer Michael seats 1,000 people and every seat ing them "poisonous weeds" after pieces. Shao-pen observed, "most Artistic Director at the Virginia Lestz, Shao-pen explained that was filled every night;." the Revolutionary slogans. It was people initially liked them (the Ballet Theater. Presently, Shao- there were no professional ballet The troupe was not free to said that Western ballet resembled dances) very much but there was not pen is an instructor at the Hartford companies in China before 1949. In perform ballets of their own "a -stage full of people with big enough variety. Ballet Company. 1954, as a member of the Child- choosing. For example, the group legs, unbearable for Chinese sold- Wednesday's performance will ren's Performing Group, a group danced a French ballet in which a iers, workers and peasants." All of Shao-pen choreographed one of be held in the Goodwin Theatre of which included performances of all girl falls in love with a farmer the pieces included in the troupe's the "Yang Pan Hsi" which de- the Austin Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. sorts from dance to song, Shao-pen whom her parents forbid her to repertoire were forbidden and signed as a. response to the Besides providing an opportunity was spotted by 2 Soviet dance marry and promise her to a rich, "even the fact that 1 had previously people's demands. "The Song of to see a unique and highly stylized instructors who had been invited but ugly, suitor. Needless to say, performed in them was considered E. I. Meng Mountain," Shao-pen's form of dance, the occasion will from the Kirov to Peking to help the girl eventually marries her an offense," Shao-pen remarked. chorcgraphic piece, which he also also present the chance to question establish a professional dance cotn- farmer and the conflict is resolved Under the leadership of Ching performed, continues to be one of the performers about their art. -jtfffilLj.bfi Soviet instructors tested as the two lovers make their own Ching, Mao TseTung's wife, the each child of the performing group choice in deciding their mate. "The Chinese began to develop their own for their leg and body power, goal of the ballet," Shao-pen form of dance. And captured by the little snip of a perfectly good plan." elasticity and awareness of music stated, "Was to encourage people The results of Ching's attempt Cones, just like the last time." 1 "And for my next trick ..." commented. Sugar had pulled out the missing "Just think of the satisfaction string. "It was under her dress." she must have had. Why, her part "Good gracious, Cones, but Cones Bach Again in this should have been obvious wasn't that a strange place to stash intimate relationship with both the From the moment I set foot in the wailed, "Now I'll have to spend the from the start. This was not a the loot?" performer and the composer . . . chapel, 1 knew something special rest of my life looking for the lost musical crime, but a numerical "Jones, your naivete is showing, the all-consuming flame of lust was about to happen. Robert cord." one. There are twelve keys re- Bach knew about these things. seemed to be present from the Edward Smith was going to give a Suddenly, the chapel door burst presented. Think how nicely twelve After all have you never heard of repetition of the rhythm and the discerning audience his interpreta- • open, and two uniformed men Bach's Air on a G-String?" lush harmonies. But the audience can be divided by 2, 3, 4, and 6. tion of the second half of the first rushed in. "Police!" one shouted. Think of the mystical power of 12. Groans began to emanate from book of "The Well-Tempered Cla- was moved more by the perform- "Mr. Smith, there's a warrant out ance of the B-minor fugue. Disciples, days of Christmas; and the bowels of the chapel. It was vier". I surveyed the area from for your arrest. It seems that A ripple of dismay flowed today's the thirteenth!" Robert Smith. We led our prisoners my seat. There seemed to be no you've been suspected of commit- through the listeners about halfway "A baker's dozen", glumly over to the stairs, called security, sinister-looking persons in the au- ing a felony: assault with a blunt through the piece. I whispered by stated Mary. "It was almost a continued on page 12 ience. Everything seemed to be in instrument." observations to the co-ed with place. The chaos was unbelieveable. long blond hair sitting next to me. People were pulling, spitting and A tall man stepped from the She merely gestured toward the chapel office, followed by a smaller punching, and those weren't the Arts Calendar lights. They were getting dimmer. violent ones. Then the college Trinity Chapel Music will sponsor admission. young woman of college age, I In spite of the obvious trouble, organist gathered his wits and rose the senior recitals of Neil Dunay, Friday, April 10th — A collection correctly deduced that it was the people still sat, as if they were to the occasion. "Isn't there any- college carillonneur, and Sidnie of short fims from "Women Make artist and his page-turner. The rooted to the spot. The artist played one who can explain this mess? White, assistant Chapel organist Movies". They are experimental, concert had started. on, oblivious to the circumstances. Mr. Smith clearly proved to be a Make it quick; I want to get to on Saturday, April 11 at 3 p.m. and documentary, interesting, and ex- It seemed that there was a race on. Fetterhoff s." Sunday, April 12 at 4 p.m. master of limitations. He knew Would Mr. Smith finish before the citing made by women film makers. No one moved for a minute. exactly how far to stretch a tempo lights go out? Just as he raised his Mr. Dunay will perform on the This hour and a half of films Then, her features now calmer, the for exquisite expression. Speed and hands for the final notes; there was magnificent 49 bell carillon. Listen- may be followed by a speaker page turner removed her face to technical difficulty proved to be no total darkness. ems are invited to bring along to be announced. The films in- problem in the faster preludes and reveal the well-known upturned blankets or chairs so that they may clude: "Being a Person", "Cool fugues. Emotions, feelings, and the spell broken, I yelled for Mr. nose of Sugar Cones, sister to the sit on the Quad and enjoy the Hands, Warm Hearts," "Sheva," qualities were brought to mind by Smith to beware, but it wasn't soon famous detective Sherbet Cones. concert. "Susserra," "The Invisible Wo- each piece, and even the virtue (in enough. When the lights came on, A wave of recognition went through Miss White's program will fea- men," and "Farewell to Charms." Mr. Smith lay crumpled behind his the best sense of the word) of the crowd. "They'll get years of true compositions by Bach, Men- Admission free. chair. 1 quickly ran past the page machismo was evoked in the- manual labor for this," she stated. delsohn, Franck and the premiere Saturday, April 11th — "Lucia" G-minor fugue. turner and up to the prostrate "Who ?" I asked. "Them!" She of a piece by the Chapel's Com- body. in Cinestudio at 2 p.m. This film During the intermission, I re- pointed triumphantly at the two poser-in-Residence Robert Edward about Cuban women revolutionaries viewed the events that had brought "Is he okay? " someone asked. officers. "Grab "em" The two were Smith. Mr. Smith's toccata was is co-sponsored by Amnesty Inter- , me here. 1 had gone to buy my "He keeps repeating the same quickly surrounded. Sugar waltzed written especially for this recital. A national Trinity Chapter. Admis- out to those guys and unmasked weekly pound of M & M's. In the phrase", 1 said. reception will follow both recitals. sion free. them as "the notorious . Ardie bag were those small bits of "What is it?" These recitals are part of a four Cinestudio will also be running a boys." candy-coated chocolate that 1 knew "Gin and tonic . . . gin and tonic part series featuring senior music special series of films to comple- so well . . . except they didn't have . . ."Mr. Smith obligingly mum- Their voices growled fuzzily, students. ment this week of films by and just an '"m" printed on them. bled. "Ha. You don't measure up to your about womeh. From April 5th When 1 rearranged the letters, they A scream rang out. It was the brother! You'll never find the The Women's Center is proud to through the 7th, Cinestudio will be spelled "Music at Trin will get a page turner who had turned white motive to this musical crime." announce that there will be a will be showing "Women" and Rest Ed." Immediately, 1 leapt to with fear. Everyone turned. She Shaken, Sugar had to think. "Women and Film Festival" April "Autumn Sonata," and from April the conclusion that something was Then, her blue eyes brightened, 5th to April 11th immediately 8th through the 1 lth "Getting of going to happen at tonight's con- was pointing to the harpsichord. The thief had knocked out Mr. and she said, "Elementary." She following Spring Vacation. The Wisdom" and "Isodora" will be cert. ran to the concert artist, and pulled Smith for the purpose of misdirec- schedule of movies to be shown is shown. See the Cinestudio bro- off his skin-head wig and exposed Included on the second half of tion. While attention was focused as follows: chure for times and ticket prices. the program was the prelude in on the collapsed form of Smith, "Mary Ardie" gasped the start- Thurs., April 9 — "Personality . For more information about any B-flat minor. In this prelude, Mr. someone had stolen the B string. led crowd. Reduced to Pieces" in Life Scienc- of these films please contact the Smith developed the audience's Mr. Smith, partially revived, "Yes. Mary Ardie back again. es Auditorium at 8 p.m. 1-ree Women's Center. Page 12, The Trinity Tripod. March 17.1981 Arts Fates Determined in Department of English Prizes "Horn, of Africa" SHORT STORIES The Trinity Alumnus Prizes in Fiction: $150, $100, and $75 for short stories of any length. One submission per student. Deliver to by Natalie E, T. Anderson job and takes to drinking his the modern man, so dissolute as to Professor Minot, Department of English, English House. savings. Just when he is about to be incapable of making any POEMS run out of money, Thomas Colfax, decision, vacillates between The other day in my English John Curtis Underwood Memorial Prizes in Poetry: $150, $100, a mysterious CIA agent, appears to loathing and understanding the two seminar, the class was discussing and $75. From one to three submissions from each student. Deliver offer him a job with vaguely combatants. Taking sides mutely the relative merits of various to Professor Ogden, Department of English, English House. defined responsibilities but with one, then the other, Gage is modes of literature when the PLAYS reasonable pay. In hopes of ultimately required to bear witness subject of "trash" came up. The The Frank W. Whitlock Prizes in Drama: $125, $75, and $35 for throwing off the malaise that is to their battle to the death, This entire class nodded their head in one-act play scripts. One submission from each student. Deliver to consuming his, Gage accepts. After bearing witness is Gage's act of agreement-each student confessed Professor Shoemaker, Austin Arts Center. listlessly carrying out some nasty journalistic and human redemp- to having a weakness for the ESSAYS secret agent business he is on his tion, the act which forms the basis occasional worthless book. My The Alumni Prizes in English Composition: $200 and $125 for ex- way carrying out some nasties, to for Mr. Caputo's book. particular vice has always been spy pository writing. Papers originally written for college courses will be Bejay with two companions to aid novels. The guilt I feel as an accepted if conscientiously revised and retyped. One submission a rebel faction in their bid for English major, however, has lead from each student. Deliver to Professor Wheatley, Department of control of the province. The CIA I've read quite a few reviews of me to eschew James Bond in favor English, English House. has been promised that if this Horn of Africa in other, more of George Smiley. Frederick SPEECHES particular faction, the NIIF, wins esteemed (it's true!) publications, Forsyth and Robert Ludlum are supremacy over the other Bejayan and the phrase which sticks in my The F.A. Brown Prize in Public Speaking: $325, $200, and $125. somewhere in limbo-although I've factions and comes to govern the mind is "admirable, but flawed." All entries will be presented on Wednesday evening, April 22, at 7:15 read every book they've ever independent Beyjaya, America will That I should write such a flawed P.M. before the judges and an audience in a location to be announ- published, I won't always confess be permitted to establish a book! Perhaps Jeremy Nordstrand ced. Contestants should submit their entries to Professor George to that in mixed company. For- strategic military base in their is a character so bloated that he Nichols (Austin Arts Center) by noon Friday, April 10. Include title, tunately, there seems to have been country. often obscures and detracts from author, and running time (between 3 and 10 minutes) of the selection an expansion of the boundaries of the other characters, but Caputo's to be presented. spy novels of late, and many of the The story of the trek across the attempt to grasp hold of such a DEADLINE FOR ALL SUBMISSIONS volumes published recently aren't powerful personage nearly (Except for Public Speaking Contest) the sort that I feel I must hide in desert and subsequent collaboration with the NIIF is the succeeds. Wednesday, April 15, 1981, at 4:00 P.M. This is one and a half the janitor's closet or in my gym weeks after the end of spring vacation. All submissions should be locker. story of Gage and his two com- panions. Horn of Africa is the typed. Deliver manuscripts unfolded with your name on all pages in upper right corner. Include a large, self-addressed envelope for opposite of Frederick Forsyth's The author obviously did ex- return. Winners will be announced at the Honors Day Ceremony, plots which are peopled with tensive research of the area and its One relatively new book which Friday.May 15,1981, at 1:30 in the College Chapel. I've even felt bold enough to cartoon characters-it's a novel inhabitants. One of his novel's about human beings who are put to strongest points is its realism: the These contests are open to all undergraduate students (including display on my bookshelf is Philip LDP. candidates) presently registered at Trinity College. Caputo's Horn of Africa. The the test by their environment; scenery is described in fascinating setting is quite a ways from hence the blurb on the cover detail, the Bejayans speak in Vietnam, where Mr. Caputo describing Mr. Caputo's effort as Islamic proverbs much as Moslems Varied Program Presented accumulated the experiences that "Graham Greenesque." Charlie do in the newspapers, religious went into writing A Rumor of War, Gage, thinking he has abandoned ceremonies become more than continued from page 13 Moshell chose a wide range of his powerful novel about America's any journalistic tendencies he was mood-setting devices. The most pieces to be dark in the placement of the eleven most part, the pieces were last war. Intentionally or not, Mr. left with when he took this job, in fascinating Bejayan character is Brahtris pieces following sung. The choir demonstrated Caputo's latest venture provides fact becomes the journalist he Kasu Murrah. Trained at an early thought he never could be. The age in the Soviet Union in the art of "Mountain Greenery" was ef- versatility in their approach, but the reader with a series of events fective. Amy Grover and Grant the performance, in its overall which could quite conceivably novel is this attempt to tell the terrorism, Murrah is caught bet- world what happened without ween the fundamentalist Islam of Cochran, pianists for these pieces, presentation, was not done occur in a host of locations. were excellent. professionally enough. Although Horn of Africa takes pretending to be an invisible and his childhood and the Marxism he place in mythical Ethiopian objective recorder. His role in the saw functioning in the USSR. province of Bejay, it could just as story is vital; his detachment has Murrah has belonged to every easily have been set in Central ramifications as far-reaching as political faction in Bejaya, forced Mystery at the Chapel America. Although Mr. Caputo Nordstrand's ceaseless activities. out of each as his ideological continued from page 10 A short while later, I heard the has some trouble controlling his confusion became apparent. final chords of the B-minor fugue character, their actions are always Gage's companions are an and found out that Robert had been being struck. I ran upstairs only to credible. The strength of this book Englishman named Moody and an A Rumor of War came out of conked over the head and had only find an autographed program: lies in its frank and believable American named Jeremy Nord- Philip Caputo's personal ex- awoke when a "wonderful blond "Have a happy life . . . Sherbet message: this is a world where a strand. Moody is the expedition's periences. Horn of Africa is his first co-ed" administered gin and Cones." The real (?) Robert Smith handful of Westerners can still leader, and from the start Nord- fictional work; the transition can orange juice. The throng surged and the blond coed had vanished. determine the fate of an un- strand tries to break him. As they not have been easily effected. over, around, and on top of the Respectfully Submitted, Elton derdeveloped country unable to trek across the desert, Moody's Nonetheless, I think Mr. Caputo's harpsichordist. At the reception, I Jones. As told to A.W. Shenton. resist the lure of arms. hypochondria renders him in- second novel is more successful asked Sugar if she had seen Sherbet Cones and Mary Ardie creasingly vulnerable to Nord- .than not. If you're, a reader with a Robert. She replied that he pro- are the creation of Eric Grevstad strand's constant insults and in- taste for the far away but ap- bably was feeling a little run down. '80, Tripod columnist. Charlie Gage, the narrator and timidating tactics. By the time the preciate realism as well; if you are character who Mr. Caputo three reach the NIIF's en- interested in the state of modern resembles closely; is a disillusioned campment, Moody's position has warfare but don't care for flights of H wain a s*wn"teas journalist attempting to make some been effectively undercut. Their John Wayne-esque fantasy, then sense out of the hellhole of an earth stay in the camp becomes a contest this is the book for you. Even if University he has been covering for the L.A. to see how much Nordstrand can you're not, this book still deserves a Times. Shellshocked, he loses his humiliate Moody. Charlie Gage, read, so do it up! Summer Sessions . Catch Up* Get Ahead,or "Company" Anticipated Start Something New 1 by Denise D'Agostino "81, a man of 31 years of age who's Grant Cochran '84, Debbie Bliss This Summer ! •'•••:, Music, love, and comedy are five married couple friends '84, Michael Lipp '82, and Laura simultaneously entice him and soon to fill the air as the Music Wilcox '83. In addition, Joe Department ferverishly readies its Day and Evening Sessions implore, him to marry while also Bierman '81, Lucy Cole '82, Andy spring production of the musical persuading him not to. Bobby comedy "Company." moves through a series of vignettes Carlson '84, Jyoti Daniere '83, Classes Beginning pausing with each couple and; then Susan Rutherford '82, Beverly Based on the book by George moving on. He also has three girl- Gebelein '83, and Hedy Hollanda Furth with music and lyrics by May 26, June 15, friends, played by Maria '84 round out the cast. Stephen Soundheim, the show Lavieri "84, Anne Evans '84, and boasts a cast of fourteen principals, "Company" opens Friday, April June 29, August 3 Eva Goldfarb '84, with whom he 10th and will run through Sunday, four "vocal minorities" or pit engages in similar repartee. singers and a full orchestra as well, April 12th with a second weekend For Catalog: Ultimately, the question becomes performance run from Thursday, under the musical direction of "should and will Bobby get 203-255-5411 Gerald Moshell and stage direction April 16th to Saturday, April 18th. married?" The Conclusion's answer Don't miss an evening promised ext. 2687 of Jeff Matson. R. Scott Cotlishaw is an unexpected turn which proves '81 choreographed the show, while to be full of good song, dance, and Fairfield, CT itself to be the most proper ending spirits. Perhaps it will be just the Janet L. Roney designed- the set for a most enigmatic story. 06430 and took charge of technical thing to begin or enhance' "that direction. torid spring fling with that certain Also featured in the cast are R. someone." The show revolves around Scott Collishaw '81, Ann Brown Tickets may be reserved at the Bobby, played by Madison Riley '83, Eleanor Wenner "81, as well as Austin Arts Box Office. The Trinity Tripod, March 17,1981, Page 13
Choir Lacks Polish '-;. by Karen Webber • successful as a singing voice. His From Ravel to Sondheim, counterpart, Maria Lavieri, took Gerald Moshell has picked a dif- command of her solo and sang the ficult and varied program for this phrases quite well. pre-tour concert. From the onset, I "Trink aus, Kamerad!," by Paul was confused as to what to expect. Hindemith, was quite impressive in ••••*"'••'- : ••• . •".. J*1- ••..'••• •• .. ••: J •?••"••
The choir filed in in a somewhat its point, counterpoint harmony. In •••••:.; -•.-••- •:• •.••.-.•;»*>'.- • ".-;: -;.^.:\ • disorderly manner, which proved its own right, each voice was strong distracting to the audience. From and all the voices blended well. •;'" '1'. =••••; V-:; •.-... V. -'.fr -i •:" T^ this poiiit on, the program proved The voices of Suzanne Chalpin, :0 ( to be somewhat erratic in its * \ . -, • ••.:'• • * •&.••£ -.••••.*>;•:/•;*>"^.. Jocelyn McWhirter, Maria Lavieri, .'..•• \~ . i-i . .'.i* i:'.,-1 '\'i i ••"•'''•l^-.-'i •'•• presentation. Paul Orlando and Andrew Carlson Jocelyn McWhirter did' an made the piece successful. adequate but weak singing job in 1 The theme song from "Com- the first of the pieces presented, pany" had a full-bodied sound. I -."Trois Chansons", by Maurice agree with Moshell's introductory Ravel. The audience sensed her comment that a choir of fifty can ',--i:^"-?--."-v-J. o '•.'.*• •..•.?.""- '.'iW-vrii™ >\r •*'*• nervousness, which seemed -to achieve an excitingly different type make them nervous also. In this of sound from that which fourteen first group of pieces, I particularly voices can achieve. During this enjoyed "Ronde". This piece was song, the choir members were enjoyable because it was well sung smiling and lively. The program, in and effective. general, needed more of this typeof The first of the four madrigals spirit. "Presso un Fiume Tranquilo" by Monteverdi, presented a nice There were a few technical photo by J.E. Hardy relationship between choir and problems in the concert which tended to wash out the faces of the make-up to enhance the choir choir could have shifted positions soloist. However, Richard Wagner, tended to present it as an un-choir members. This could have members' appearances. Perhaps if in a less cumbersome way, the soloist, was not thoroughly polished performance. The lights been minimized by the use of they had been, or appeared to be, "Mountain Greenery" by less tense, their facial expressions Rodgers and Hart, is a truly Record Review , _, , throughout the concert also would memorable piece. Bubbly and have improved the quality of the exciting, this piece helped the choir Mozart's Less Romantic 1 ruth presentation. At one point, the present itself at ics very best. The Mozart had only completed the shifting of the risers was more juxtaposition between light and by W.D. Paine The truth is less romantic. The vocal and figured bass lines as far distracting than necessary. The continued on page 12 W. A. Mozart: Requiem Mass, stranger at the door was a servant of Count von Walsegg zu Stup- as the Hostias, with sketches of K. 626 pach, an amateur musician who some of the more important in- (Beyer Edition) had a, habit of claiming as his own strumental lines such as the "Hair" Raising at Tauras Academy and Chorus of St.works that.he had secretly obtained trombone in the Tuba Mirum. The Martin-in-the-Fields from professionals. When Mozart only fully scored section Mozart by Denlse D'Agostino Legend has it that on a stormy finished was the opening Introltus- The Hartford area is soon to see The cast includes Donohoe as night in 1791 a sick and financially died, the Count still demanded that the contract be met, leaving Requient. But most musicologists the beginning of what promises to Burger; Jeffrey Hilburn '82 as Dad ruined Mozart received at his home agree that Sussmayr must have be an exciting venture in theatre. while Cressida Bainton '81 plays a mysterious stranger bearing a Mozart's widow Constanze with no choice but to have the Requiem discussed the work with the dying Tauras restaurant has sponsored a Mom and Geoffrey Dimmick '81 commission for a Requiem Mass. composer after Mozart's health new repertory company, the portrays Claude. In addition to her Convinced that the stranger was a finished under another composer. Sussmayr was a competent prevented him from working, and Lawrence St. Theatre, and their duties as co-producer/ producing Supernatural messenger, Mozart also may have had access to notes first conjunctional production is ••'Btiga'n' to compose' the Requiem composer in his own right, but manager, Kristen Golden assumes certainly not Mozart's equal. As or sketches since lost. "Hair •— A Timeless Vision" which a choral role. All of them should be with the foreknowledge that it is to open Thursday, March 19th. It would be for his own funeral. But early as ten years after Mozart's This recording of the Mozart "familiar to the Trinity community other obligations kept him from death, reviewers were pointing out Requiem, made in 1977, uses the is the hope of all involved that the in their recent or present student finishing the Mass before he died, inconsistancies in the scoring and Beyer performing edition, an at- union between theatre and activities. leaving its completion to his embellishments that ran against tempt by Professor Franz Beyer of restaurant will provide an evening Not confined to the Trinity student Franz Sussmayr. Mozartian practice.. Munich to "clean up" the many of good theatre with the added campus for talent by any means, problems and inconsistancies of enjoyment of a fine meal. the Lawrence St. Theatre has also Sussmayr's original edition. In Specifically, the Lawrence St. engaged Dianne Mower, a particular, Beyer has removed Theatre hopes to "bridge the gap prominent jazz vocalist for her first many of the operatic em- between theatre which is art for venture on stage. The Lawrence St. bellishments, reducing the work to art's sake and theatre for en- Theatre has reorchestrated the THE EARLY a stark and powerful, tone more in tertainment's sake" in the words of rock musical under the direction of line with Mozart's intent as seen in Neil Donohoe, one of the co-Richard Itczak so that "its impact is the sections he completed. Harking founders of the group. He, with for all time; with a sense of the back to Mozart's familiarity and Kristen Golden, a recent Trinity primordial as well "as the super- experimentation with the sacred graduate, have established the future." Set construction was music of J. S. Bach and Michael theatre on the basis of a dedication handled by Robert Benjamin , Haydn, Professor Beyer's edition is "to diverse theatre which", although Franklin; lighting was designed by PREPARE FOR: highly reminiscent of the gravity providing .popular theatre also Robert Burke of New London with and seriousness of the Bach B- allows for artistic growth," assistance from Susan Poulin of minor, yet laced with a tenderness The selection of "Hair" as the ART repertory theatre in Boston. MCATLSATGMAT and compassion that is lacking in initiatory piece was one based on Additionally, Trinity graduate the Baroque masterpiece.- Donohoe's and Golden's belief that Kathy Dorsey carried the The Academy of St. Martin-in- "the story is one of alienated youth responsibility of production the-Fields, under the direction of growing up in a society it didn't manager while Ruth DePhillips '83 Neville Marriner, is recognized as create. The society doesn't work i assisted as stage manager.!. Join our "Early Bird" and one of the best small symphony or for them anymore. The past holds In addition to establishing Spring Classes in Preparation i chamber groups recording today. no solace and the future is dubious themselves as a permanent, viable Their ability to synthesize and with hints of disaster." Therefore, repertory theatre, the Lawrence St. for Your Summer 1981 Exams temper post romantic performance youth lives for the moment at hand, - Theatre company would like to aid • Permanent Centers open days, evenings and style with the music of the Classical and they live it to the fullest. weekends. in reestablishing the Tauras Low hourly cost. Dedicated full-time staff. era is legendary and well deserving However, what began as a restaurant as the evening "hotspot" Complete TEST-n-TAPEsm facilities for review of of praise. In this recording, the celebration of youth, spirit and life it had once been, especially in the class lessons and supplementary materials. power of Mozart's Requiem comes crumbles as the weapons they (the 60's. The recent renovation and Small classes taught by skilled instructors. across to the listener without youth) use to defy the established resurgence of life in the Frog Opportunity to make up missed lessons. falling on the crutch of a large social constrictures — weapons Voluminous home-study materials constantly Hollow area should prove to be updated by researchers expert in their field. orchestra. The soloists are superb, such as drugs, music and sex — beneficial for both theatre and Opportunity to transfer to and continue study at especially Mr. Shirley-Quirk's turn on them and eventually restaurant. any of our over 80 centers. rendition of the Tuba Minim solo shatter them — the youth as well as There is a limited run of the and their sense of ensemble in the their celebration. production "Hair — A Timeless OTHER COURSES AVAILABLE quartet sections is excellent. The Lawrence St. Theatre calls Vision" which is slated to open Technically the recording their production "Hair — A Thursday, March 19th at 8:00 p.m. P^H MffT PGOT-OGffT engineers have worked a marvel. Timeless Vision" because they feel for a maximum engagement of 4 There is just the right mix of close its message is one which remains weeks. To date there have been 500 and spacial miking with enough meaningful regardless of the actual tickets sold especially for per- sustain to carry the notes without time period. In his direction formances in late March and early Call Days Evenings S Weekends the unfortunate effects of slurring Donohoe has attempted to rein- April. However, tickets still remain CLASSES FORMING. NOW and muddiness. As with most state the poignancy of the show he for the earlier performances and HARTFORD AREA European lables, Argo has used as felt was tost when it moved to for only $9.50 a ticket, which in- 800 Silver Lane little compression as possible, Broadway. His focus will be cludes the price of a show and a Educational Center East Hartford, CT. 06118 allowing the dynamic range to redirected on the youth and their meal, I would suggest you get a TEST PREPARATION (203) 568-7927 remain almost intact, a technique concerns rather than on the larger ticket or two while the going is SPECIALISTS SINCE 1*31 several American labels should good. W»rh C(/tfe/i is Mote Ihm $0 Mattr u 3 scope of the 60's and its im- Far inlirmilun ibotit other csnUri OUTSIDE K.Y. 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continued front page 16 Battling for spots on Midfield games will be played at Holy Cross, this year include Tom Dunwoody, Babson, New Haven, Wesleyan Ned Ide, Jamie Kapteyn, Paul and Connecticut College. Mattaliano, Mike Tucci, Steve Yarnell and Sigurd Wenden. Pro- This season, Darr is anticipating spects for attack are Ward Classen, a more balanced Bantam scoring Barclay Hansen, Steve Ryan, and attack - from the midfield. The Mark Tiedemann. Defensively, Bill Trinity field boss mentioned, "I'm Schaufler, Jim Frederick, Robert looking for more balanced scoring Falk, Chris Delaney 'and Paul from the midfield this season. Last Remmes are battling for positions year we became too dependent while John Marchand will back up upon two or three players." Casserta in the net.
•'*-..«•' Lady Bants Turn •.*•• .-' r At Bat s . * . .,3 by Tracy K. Sparraer ('83), Karen (K.O.) Orczyk ('84), Connie Newton ('83) and Sharon It's time once again for hot dogs, Simoni ('83) and sees Janice Kuniri ;•>:,.'""-*•*•'• popcorn, Coca-Cola and woman's ('82), a veteran, as a good selection softball. The women made it for catcher. Miller believes the Trinity laxmcn display an awesome attack. photo by Keryn Grohs through a tough 1-7 season team will have a strong pitching a few women are looking very last year, and, with the ex- staff and is assembling a strong promising during practice with perience of the veterans and the infield. There is a feeling among Coach Miller aiding the players on Women's Track Youth-Laden enthusiasm of the new players, the players and the coach that a everything from style and fine should bring us a winning season cornerstone to a winning season is points to the basics of ballplaying. Although still an informal frosh Liz Souder and Durham will this year. The women started student support. sport, the Women's Track Team handle the hurdling chores for the practicing only a week ago, but Final team selections are to be has its share of talented perform- Bantams. In the jumping events, already are showing promise. The Lady Bantams practice made this afternoon and then the "ers. Junior Captain Julie Behrens, Kershner (high jump) and Souder Coach Don Miller has taken on schedule will break twice for home really tough, work of building a who holds a host of sprint records, (high and long jump) provide an the responsibility of Head Coach games on April 8th and April team out of fourteen good individ- is the mainstay performer for the explosive combination of talent. In and is being assisted by Rita Kane. 10. They open against Western ual ballplayers will take place. I am Bants. Debbie Cronin,, Jeanne the weight events, Chandlee John- He is pleased with the women and New England at 3 p.m. and follow confident that when the Trin fans Durham, Jennifer Riidin and Al- son and Debbie Cronin will try to their attitudes. Miller said that he up with Queens on the 10 at 3:30 all show up on the 8th of April at lison Rohlfing will give Trinity offset a lack of depth for the was pleased with the attentiveness p.m. 3 p.m. between the tennis courts much needed depth and strength in youth-laden squad. and enthusiasm that is exhibited at and the Ferris Atheletic Center, the short dashes. The middle Head Coach Rick Hazelton con- al! the practices. While all the The pitcher prospects haven't there will be no stopping these distance team consists of Maureen cluded, "A group of talented players are being evaluated for all yet started showing their true form, women. Guck, Shelia Newbury and Lindsay freshwomen and veteran perform- positions, Miller has a special eye but a few hitters stand out already. Burke while Liz Amrien and Su- ers gives us the best nucleus we on some of them. Four women to be watched are T.J. Remember - 3 p.m. on Wednes- sanna Steiff pose a formidable mile have had for women's track. We're He is watching the pitching Johnson, Weenie Kert ('84)., Janice: day the 8th. We want to see the and 2 mile combination. still lacking in depth and tHB^fttgfet, abilities of Terry (T.J.) Johnson- Kiinin and Polly Lavery ('82). Quite support these women deserve. Soph Wendy Kershner, versatile events, but we arc a growing sport!" Spirits Are High for Tracksters
If esprit de corps means anything, youth can be a plus. Quarter miler soph Scott Keilty and impressive Hazelton commented, "Our interest by team members return- the Trinity Men's Track/Team is in Gavin Reardon and half milers Frosh Phil Japy give the Bants a weakness lies in the pole vault (no ing early to school during the break for a good season. The squad has Terry Rosseau and Chris Oakley contingent of 6-foot plus floppers. performers) and lack of depth in for workouts shows promise for a been practicing under the watchful will provide the middle distance In the long and triple jumps, the middle distances. But we have rewarding season." The Bants eyes of four fine coaches, Head squad with a promising but depth- Rosseau, Sr. Mark Padden and a good weight squad and a hard six-meet season begins on Satur- Coach Rick Hazelton (middle, long short punch. Soph Paul Merrigan are a powerful working core of distance runners day April 11 with a 1:00 P.M. home distance), Phil Kearney (weight trio in the horizontal events. led by Alex Magoun. A vested against Amherst. events), Karen Erlandson(high On the other hand, the distance jump, hurdles) and Curtiss Rooks events are seasoned with talented (sprints, jumps). "We have better^ performers. Williams, Jr. Dave depth this year than in seasons Muskat, Frosh Greg DeMarco and Delicious Pbm and past," Hazelton related, "The Steve Kots combine-to form a good hard working attitude of the powerful quartet in the mile. Senior Hot Ow@n Grinders squad is a definite strong point." Alex Magoun (abroad last year) and Frosh John Arbolino and Steve Tall are serious threats in the three mile Despite coming off a 1-4 season, race. the Bants sport a solid nucleus of returnees. Leading the pack are Brennan, Zawodniak and soph senior co-captains John Brennan Scott Nesbitt bring back an intact Cat when (hurdles) and Bob Williams (dis- hurdling team. Zoo and Nesbitt tance). Sophs Pat Lyle and Bruce were consistent scores in the you leave- Zawodniak (H2 and #3 scorers last highs last year, while Brennan year) hope to offset the loss of (N.E. qualifier) and Nesbitt will All-American top scorer 'Jeff undoubtedly rack up points in the stwtt be reatfy Mather. The loss of Mather in the 440 hurdles. In the high jump, a 3 weight events may not be as pronged attack led by Zawodniak, devastating a blow as initially upon your arrival thought. A remarkably improved •*•**•***•*••*•*•** A weight squad, headed by Sr. Chip McKeehan, Jr. Justin George and CASA Dl Soph Dom Rapini, may well be- Come in and Eat in our NEWLY EXPANDED Dining Room! come the backbone of the squad. TRAVEL McKeehan, the school record hold- er in the Javelin, will be a top performer in his specialty. George Welcomes Trinity students Phone and Rapini have1 shown consi- and all their travel needs. 287New Britain Avenue, derable prowess this winter in the shot, discus and hammer, and they ASK ABOUT OUR Hartford 247-0234 LOW FARES TP will be assisted by Soph Mark LONDON — NOW LaMagdelaine and Frosh George ONLY $350 ROUNDTRIP Across from Keanna. DOMENIC SCOTECE South Campus (203) 527-6600 422 New Britain Ave. A fairly strong sprint team headed Hartford, Conn.- 06106 by Lyle, frosh George Capozzi, across from D&D Package Rich Reading and Soph newcomer Steve Sauter hope to prove that *••**••••**••••••• Richard Staron prop. The Trinity Tripod, March 17,1981, Page 15 More Sports Trinity Crew: 1981 Season Preview B ^W' . ______••• ,_- • ii •••• _•_•—.•._- em*-i_ ____• _fl_I-l3l ___IHNM_.^~VM1~-_-ll V-IWSI ticut River. Once in a real boat by Bill Paine sliding through real water, all the Maybe you were one of those technique and style that the people who came down to the coaches were hammering into their weight room in Ferris one af- charges.finally made sense. Rowing ternoon in January and happened is deceptively simple, one of those to hear strange noises coming out things that gets harder the better of a mysterious door under the you are at it. The oarsmen (or ' stairs. Maybe you were curious women) sit on sliding seats in a thin enough to look inside, and saw fiberglass boat that is about two some crazy masocist flailing away feet wide and 60 feet long. on a strange looking blue machine surrounded by other crazies The .sliding seats allow the screaming "harder! Get the legs oarsman to use the tremendous down! Three minutes to go, now power of the legs instead of relying stand on it!" And probably you on just the arms and back as one backed out in a hurry, convinced would in a conventional rowbow. you had inadvertantly stumbled on The oars are attached to oarlocks a meeting of some kinky religious that are in turn held about two feet cult. out from the side of the boat on a rigger, designed so that the oar can You wouldn't have been far from be twisted flat during the the truth. Through the months of "recovery" (when the blades are January and most of February, the out of the water) and returned to a men and women of the Trinity square position at the "catch" Rowing Program beat their bodies (when the oar re-wters the water at into hardened muscle and enduring the beginning of the power section hearts and lungs in the brutal of the stroke). This motion is winter training phase of the crew known as "feathering." Varsity oarsmen break the flow of the Connecticut River at dusk. season. squad, augmented by sophomores The Varsity Lightweights (Silver experience. Four experienced Trinity Crew is divided into four from last year's powerful freshman medal 1978, Bronze Medal 1979, heavyweights and two experienced There is no room for mercy in squads: Heavyweights (an eight program, the Varsity Eight is Gold Medal 1980) are consistantly lightweights, plus a seasoned winter training; the oarsmen and and a four this year), Women (two expected to repeat an undefeated among the top lightweight crews in coxswain, will be the core around oarswomen must condition their eights), Lightweights (two eights), regular season and revenge their the nation. This year the Lights which new coach Dave Bolster will cardiovascular systems to stand the and Freshmen) ( a heavy eight and disappointing upset at the Dad Vail return with six of last year's Varsity shape his crews. stresses of the future racing season, a light e,ight). Heavyweights are Regatta. The Varsity Four will face and a total of seven letterraen. In 1979, the Trinity Rowing and build up the power to be fast usually above 180 when in top ' tough competition, especially at Four of the seven are starting their program became the first sport at and strong. Typically, they ran 5 condition although there is no the Dad Vail, but does not lack the third season as Varsity Light- Trinity to win a National Team miles a day, lifted weights three minimum or maximum weight. experience or the desire to win. weights. Again, the best of the Championship, winning the Jack times a week, rowed in the still- Lightweights must be under 160 The Varsity Women, undefeated previous season's freshmen Bratton Point Trophy at the Dad water tanks whenever possible, and individually but must also maintain Dad Vail National Champions in program have returned as Vail Regatta. Last year, the crews at least twice a week faced that a boat average of 155. Women, 1980, also return with sights set on sophomores eager to upset any of missed by two points, allowing the most dreaded of all rowing in- obviously must be women; Fresh- a repeat performance. Added to a the older oarsmen who may think Cadets of Coast Guard to walk eplions,, the ergometer. men must be freshmen. wealth of returning Varsity oar- their seat on the Varsity is assured. away with what rightfully belongs 1 >—rr-Open Period and the week Squad by squad, this year's swomen are many enthusiastic The Freshmen program is in the in the lobby of Ferris, This year, following, the various squads that program looks very promising. freshwomen, both experienced and best shape it has been in many Trinity's oarsman and oarswomen comprise the Crew Program finally With four of last season's un- novice, and a new coach. This years with the benefits of a larger are determined, trained, and readv escaped "La Machine" and made defeated Varsity Heavyweights squad may well provide the most than usual percentage of oarsmen to bring the Trophy home again their re-entry into the icy Connec- making up the core of this year's exciting racing of the season. with secondary school rowing surrounded by gold medals. Ultimate Frisbee Starts 1981 Spring Season- -Trinity Grew Season April 4 - Coast Guard Academy (men) at New London by Tricia Zengerle 6-1 in SUNY's favor as Trinity failed to play as a cohesive unit April 5 - Mt. Holyoke (women) at South Hadlcy Last Saturday, March 14, the amid the roaring wind. We rallied April 11 - UMass (heavies/women) HOME RACE Trinity College Ultimate Frisbee and came together before the half, - Dartmouth (lights) HOME RACE Club started its spring season with scoring three unanswered goals to a game against the S.U.N.Y. take only a two point (6-4 Pur- April 18 - Georgetown Drexel (all crews) at Princeton Purchase Pits. Although the final chase) deficit into the half time April 25 - Wesleyan Connecticut College (all crews) HOME RACE score was 12-8 in favor of the breather. Trinity ran confidently opposition. Trinity performed well onto the field and scored the first May 2 - Ithaca, Williams Marist (ali crews) at Lake Waraniaug and we all feel optimistic about the goal of the second half, but Pur- May 8-10 - THE DAD VAIL REGATTA at Philadelphia remainder of the season. chase pulled ahead and managed to keep the lead until the end, despite SUNY scored the first goal of the Trinity's efforts. Despite the loss disc. Defense consists in at- last a constitutioned club under the ternoons at 5:00 on the quad. Any game, maneuvering up the field things look auspicious for the tempting to block or intercept the - auspices of the Trinity College women interested in womens' u- and scoring after many incomplete future. There are many returning opposition's passes, causing tur- S.G.A. Any student or othjsr Itimate or any one interested in passes. The game was filled with veterans on the team, from both novers in possession. Goals are member of the Trinity community frisbee at all is more than welcome dropped and incomplete passes as last season and last semester. There scored by passes completed over is welcome to participate in any to come to the quad Monday Saturday's weather was very cold are many new players and the the goal line. disc activity, including frisbee golf through Friday between 5 and 6, or and very, very windy, conditions squad for the first time has enough Trinity has had a frisbee club for or freestyling, as well as ultimate. to contact Tricia Zengerle, Box 12 not conducive to exacting Ultimate talent and numbers for a fully three years. It was pioneered here Practices are held weekday af- or 5_4-l 629. play. The goalcame at last despite scheduled season. by " former captain David Dunn strong deep defense by Peter Ultimate Frisbee, for those still (class of 1980). Co-captains this Tennis Team Determines .Suchecki and co-captain Bill among the unaware, "combines e- year are Bill Wubbenhorst and Wubbenhorst. Trinity tied the lements of football and soccer. Tricia Zengerle. This season the Final Roster game shortly after the throw off Seven player teams attempt to club is scheduled to participate in with a goal caught by front man move the disc up the field by several tournaments, including The Men's Varsity Tennis Team courts at 3:00 p.m. Next week the Eddie Crawford. The score then throwing it from player to player. ones at Yale and U. Mass, at is in the final week of try-outs to Bantam racquetteers are off to unfortunately rose from a 1-1 tie to No one may run while holding the Amherst. Most colleges have - select the 1981 squad. With several Florida for some pre-season play frisbee teams, which range from returning letterman, and a new- and practice. Returning to official programs like that at crop of freshmen talent, the team is Hartford after a week in the sun, Belcher Has Slow Start; Purchase, where the coach is a paid looking forward to a winning the Trinity team will open against member of the athletic department season. Coached by George Amherst on April 8th at the Finishes Strong staff, to pick up teams among Sutherland and led by senior co- Amherst courts. The first home friends on sunny afternoons. A new captains Jamie Brown and Drew match is on April 11th against trend in frisbee is the growth of Dartmouth. Oa Thursday Martha Belcher for Belcher broke her own Trinity Hastings, the team has been separate womens' teams. Trinity's playing challenge matches for the The level of competition within just missed qualifying for a spot in record in the 100 back, with a team is co-ed and for the time the team is high; with several the finals, finishing 18th in the 200 1:03.46, which was good enough past week in order to determine the being will remain co-ed, although final roster. experienced players and two backstroke event. Only the top 16 for 7th place nationally, thereby there is an experiment this season returning Ail-Americans, SolicV. make it to the finals and all finalists making her an All-American. in an additional womens' team. and Hastings, the Trinity Bantams afe Ail-Americans. The 1981 tennis season begins On Saturday her final time of • unofficially on Monday March 16 promise to have a successful 29.52 in the 50 back saw her finish Another highlight of the Spring, with a* scrimmage against the season. Come out andjsupport the Yet, Friday was a different story, 12th in the country. 1981 season is that frisbee is at long University of Rhode Island on their team on Monday against URI: Page 16, Th« Trinity Tripod, March 17,1981 Sports Bants Baseball Commences Season with Potential ended the season with an overall field. Junior Todd Dagues will be at Finally, the right field posit: by Bill Gregg weighoffer, Criscione, and Gasior- owski, will be attempting to break ,260 batting average while his centerfield, the nucleus of the will be played by captain ebct into the line-up and become an classmate Dennis Gillooly ended outfield. Dagues is coming off an Frank Netcdh. He had a .-50 The Trinity Varsity Baseball the '80 season with a .306 average. excellent season. He was a starter batting average last year. Backing Team will commence their 1981 integral part of the pitching staff in last year with an overall .375 batting Netcoh up at right field will season with a lot of potential. Even future years. Trinity will also have a strong average. Last year he was awarded junior Al Subbloie, who set a recc though their overall record last outfield this year. Sophomore Mike the Most Improved Player award for assists last year. year was 9-10-1 with the tie being The Team's position at first base Elia, who had a .375 batting and tied a Trinity record with two called due to darkness, they were is basically clinched- by junior average last year, will be at right 9-7-1 in their conference and had sensation Peter Martin, who had a grand slams. - The person who is the designa- one of the best offensive units ever .408 batting average last year. He and Gugliemo will be fine pros- in the history of Bantam Baseball. drove in 23 runs and scored 20 pects for DH this season; The team's overall batting average more. He was last year's MVP and and Guglieumo will be fine pro- last year of .319 was the highest was elected First Team All New spects for DH season. team batting average ever achieved England and Third Team Ail- in Trinity Baseball. Last year's : American. Head Varsity Baseball Coach team had a phenomenal 190 hits Robie Schultz has 13 years of and 131 runs. The defensive position of catcher experience as Head Coach of the is a split between Junior Steve Bants. He coached for one year in Gugliemo and Sophomore Nick '62 and then has been coaching The 80' team set new records Bordieri. Gugliemo had a .300 Bantam Baseball from 1968 on with 23 doubles and 13 homeruns, batting average and no errors while with a year off in '78. He is four including three grand slams. Last Bordieri had a .348 batting average games shy of a one hundred game year there were 41 stolen bases and a few errors. Both players are career. During his career, he had which indicates the speed of this highly competent at the catcher led the Bants to two of their best year's team, losing only three position and will be major assets to seasons ever. In 1962 the team seniors from last year's squad. the defensive coordination of the went 11-5 and in '76 the Bants went Also, the team last year made an '81 Bants. 14-8. incredible 707 chances in stealing, displaying the team's desire of the At second base is junior Tom Optimistically, this season is excitement in taking a strategic Savage with a well-rounded .320 going to be the best season since risk. batting average will most likely be 1976 with a strong offensive and taking the position. He will have defensive squad and an extremely Unlike the pitching unit of the some Competition from freshman experienced coach. Captain Netcoh '80 team, this year's pitching staff Jim Bates who decided to go out said, "This will be a good season will have a lot of experience with after his basketball season. especially if pitching comes th- only the loss of last year's senior i rough." starter Bill Lych. - If this year's Junior Steve Woods will be pitching squad holds opposing retaining his position at the intri- He also claims, "the moral is teams to 4 runs per game, unlike cate infield spot of short stop. He good and the team is looking the 6.6 runs per game last year, the had an overall .250 batting average forward to this spring training in team should be in every ball game. last year, but over the second half Florida." With the heip ot junior veteran of the season last year, he had a starters Doyle and Valencia, sopho- phenomenal .400 average. more starter Mike Shimeld, and During fc senior Mike Goss, an excellent excursion the Bants will be playing*" relief man, this year's pitching Williams, Amherst, and University Similar to the case of the split of Tampa. They open this season in staff will indeed' make a difference between catchers, there is a toss up a big game against Williams on in the outcome of the season. for the position of 3rd base between April 7th, so come out and support Welsh and Gillooly. Junior Chuck First baseman .Peter Martin; a valuable asset to the 1981 Bantam the 1981 Bantam Baseball team. Three rising freshmen, Sch- Welsh* who had no errors last year, baseball team. Bantam Laxmen Prepare for Sensational Opener
After posting a sparkling llv-2 Trinity's all-time carreer scoring record, including a second place leader with 141 points. Last season finish in the ECAC Division II-II1 the speedy attackman registered playoffs last season, the Men's single season records for goals (43), Varsity Lacrosse team is readying assists (30), and points (73). to surpass last spring's success. Joining Growney on attack in- Under the direction of third year clude lettermen Jamie Birmingham coach Mike Darr, the Bantams are and Mike Brigham. Birmingham preparing for their April 8 home finished second on'the team in opener against the Lord Jeffs of scoring last season, registering 46 Amherst College. In addition to points on 20 goals and 26 assists regular and post season success Brigham tied for fourth on the team last year. Trinity also garnered in scoring, posting 28 goals and 6 preseason laurels by winning the assists. championship of the Suncoast La- crosse Tournament held in Tampa The Trinity midfield finds eight Florida. familiar faces back this season. In two years at the Varsity helm, Senior Peter Duncan totaled 34 last Darr has posted a 19-4 record for a season on 12 goals and 22 assists. .826 winning percentage; the high-' Jim Samsel contributed seven goals est of any active New England while senior classmate Tom Chase coach with more than one season to tallied five goals. Other returnees his credit. The Trinity mentor also include David Hudson, Pete Miller, boasts the impressive title of New Steve Nisbet; Craig Vought and England Coach of the Year for Randy Smnuse. , 1980. Dart's squads have reached the ECAC playoffs both years, continuing a string which began in Defensively, Trinity returns five 1978 when Chet McPhee coached a players from a team that allowed t . " Trinity team that reached the 9.7 points per game in 1980. Junior ** semi-finals. Darr's 1979 Club also Goalie Gregg Caserta posted a 9-2 reached the semi-finals. record last season including a .615 Darr commented on the up- save percentage. Defensemen re- coming season saying, "With only turning include Ben Baron, Bill five seniors graduated from last Miller, Matt Smith, and John Josel. year, we have to be optimistic. On The Laxmen will compete in the paper, with the scoring and ex- Suncoast Lacrosse Tournament this perience we have returning, the, year during spring break. Follow- A Trinity Lacrosse player attempts to go around an opposing defensive teammate. photo by Koryn Grohs team looks pretty good.' ing vacation, Trinity's regular sea- Trinity will have an opportunity to Tufts, a 10-9 loser to Trinity last season. The Bantams gained re- son opens against an Amherst team With 16 letterman returning, the avengge last spring'pg s 17-10 playofpyff season, Westfield State, M.I.T., venge from that loss when they Bantams have a solid nucleus this seeking revenge from last year's loss to powerhouse "•MiddleburJJ'"' y and Williams. Trinity split two knocked off the Purple Cows in the spring. Leading the returnees is. 12-6 loss to the Bantams on the College when it hosts the Panthers. games with Williams last season ECAC semi-finals 12-11. Away Senior Captain Scott : Growney, Lord Jeffs' turf. Two days later, Other home games include losing 14-13 during the regular continued on page 14