VOL. IC NO. 16 PUBLISHED BY THE STUDENTS or: TRINITY COLLEGE SINCE 1904 MARCI I 2, 2004 National Body Awareness Week Observed on Campus ideal beauty standards, causing should be thin." SARAH SPIEGEL over 90 percent of all College According to the information STAFF WRITER females to diet. Wiseman gave to the audience at With Trinity's observance of The shift in the perception the lecture, 91 percent of college National Eating Disorders projected by the media from fifty females have been on a diet. She Awareness Week came discus- years ago to today has changed also went on to say that at any sions and lectures about body drastically, with the size of mod- given time, 50 percent of the image, some of which were els shrinking each year. As of women in America are on a diet, organized by Redefining Ideal today, 32 percent of actresses are and 85 percent are unhappy with Beauty Standards, a student underweight, in comparison to their bodies as they stand. group focused on educating col- the three percent that are over- "Thin sells, even if it's unat- lege students about body aware- weight. Magazines in the fifties tainable for the average ness. Last Wednesday, Feb. 25, carried an article about weight Americaa," stated a slide in the Professor Wiseman of the loss and dieting about once a presentation. However, it is not Women, Gender and Sexuality year; now, one can find two or only women who are affected by Department conducted a lecture three articles per issue of maga- this skewed view of weight and to present research and informa- zines discussing dieting and exer- body size. tion she had gathered concerning cise. Although 95 percent of eating the media's impact on the way Wiseman stated, "In the disorders are suffered by women, people in the U.S. view their bod- 1950s, people still had over-con- men can fall prey as well. ies. Wiseman's presentation trolling parents, they still had a lot Wiseman stated that sometimes showed that over the last 50 years of pressure at school, but we did the cases in males are far more Chuck Pratt the media has significantly not have this constant pressure Paper tee-shirts displayed healthy body images in Mather. impacted women's' perception of from the media making us feel we see EATING on page 9 Orchestra and Piano Cultural Houses Boost Diversity EILEEN FLYNN Sound in Hamlin Hall MANAGING EDITOR Cultural houses add an impor- JOE SCALA Moshell, a Trinity Professor and tant aspect to the educational ARTS CONTRIBUTOR Chair of the Department of value and social lifcof •*he I showed up just in time for Music, and Naomi Amos, a for- College. These institutions, the last seat in the house. Hamlin mer Trinity Administrator. The located at the bottom of Vernon Hall was packed with students, two were seated side by side at a St., house organizations such as faculty, and members of the single grand piano, and together Hillel, Imani, La Voz Latina, and Hartford community. There were played "Sonata in D Major" the Asian-American Student four pieces on the program for the .(1772), a Mozart composition, Association. These groups spon- night, including compositions for "Debussy's Petite Suite" (1889), sor dinners, parties, and lectures four hands on one piano by and excerpts from "Slavonic on campus open to the entire Mozart, Debussy and Dvorak. Dances" (1878), an Antonin school. But could this possibly be what Dvorak piece. Professor Moshell With budget cuts affecting brought everyone here on a described the difficulties of play- most College departments and Saturday night? The magic words ing these four-hand composi- many debating over available were "Rhapsody in Blue," the tions, including 'turf wars' over funding, students and faculty are Ghuck Pratt famous George Gershwin compo- the pedals and the middle of the beginning to question where such Roni Zacsh J04 knits at Hillel Sunday, Feb. 29. sition, a piece that purportedly keyboard, as well as the necessity organizations receive funding zations are open to all members College funds and national organ- married jazz and classical music for a handy spray-bottle of from and why that monetary of the Trinity community, and aim izations. in 1924 when it was first per- Binaca. Another peculiarity source is not available to pro- to increase diversity awareness, Hillel, for instance, has sever- formed for a New York audience occurred during the Dvorak grams in danger of position elim- each of these houses also serves al outside sources of funding, at Aeolian Hall. piece, when the help of a special- . inations and/or major changes. as a haven for students of their however the organization still The. first half of the perform- While these cultural institu- particular ethnic audiences. The receives a large sum of money ance featured two pianists, Gerald see BETWEENon~p^ge 19 tions and their respective organi- funding for each organization is from the school, representing a obtained through several sources Kevin Sullivan Honored by APA including private donations, see TRINITY on page 6 1 •V'"1!1'••••.'• ': •'.•:'•-!•,•'•-.• leadership by pushing to make children, establishment of parity li^ililiiii

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Flynn '05 ONLINE EDITOR A page is ranked based on EDITOR-IN-CHIEF MANAGING EDITOR You have just created a new how often it is referenced by Web site that you are dying to other pages and how important show the world. You've hired a those referring pages are them- NEWS EDITORS OPINIONS EDITORS wildly expensive graphic design- selves. Thus, referring links from Eliza Sayivard '05 William Yang '06 Daniel Scottan '05 Joanna Hecht '07 er and paid an exorbitant amount high-ranking sites are more for decent hosting. Now users important than links from sites FEATURES EDITORS ARTS EDITORS from all reaches of the world will with low rankings. This feature, Lindsay North '06 Juliet Izon '07 Greg Polin '05 Kristen St. Martin '06 flock to your site, right? Wrong. combined with, "sophisticated Another difficult and expensive text-matching techniques," sup- SPORTS EDITORS CARTOONIST hurdle awaits you! posedly produces matches with Peter Scala '05 Benjamin Lcong '06 Hanna Ghaleb '07 If you click on the "Submit the greatest relevancy. Combined, Your Site" link from the. this formula values both exposure PHOTO EDITOR ONLINE EDITORS and content, establishing a chain Chuck Pratt '07 Matt Barison '04 Jim Nadzicja '04 search.yahoo.com home page, you are given a few options, each of authenticity. Google explicitly of which has an associated cost. states that it does not sell place- SENIOR EDITOR Yahoo! has a free suggest a site ment within its search results. Joseph Stramondo '04 service. However, "due to the Google's advertising service, number of free suggestions called AdWords, is different than STAFF WRITERS received, Yahoo! cannot guaran- those mentioned above. Most Stephanie Lopez-Boy '05 Sarah Spiegel '07 Julia Carney '07 tee a response within a particular importantly, the ads themselves time period." So basically, if you are not meshed with the search submit your site and pay nothing, results. Rather, they are presented Recognizing the Bad and Dismissing the Good ... Life's Lessons you will be ignored. in boxes to the side of the results, In today's society, where we are pressured to be perfect and ostracized for our The most costly option is with thus clearly demarked as ads. imperfections, it is not surprising that our accomplishments go unrecognized while our a company called Overture. Site With the search term, "rain- misdeeds are scrutinized to the last degree. As a student, journalist and writer -1 am owners designate relevant search bow," I set to test Yahoo against proof that most accomplishment remain unrecognized, and honest opinions live in criti- terms. For each term, a listing is Google. In Yahoo! I received cism. ' . written, containing it in both the multiple clearly marked "Sponsor title (link) and the blurb. The cost Results." Below, I was given the Several weeks ago I learned a lesson about the power of the written word. A les- works like this, "the more you "Top 20 Web Results." Although son that only personal experience would cause to resound so loudly. In the Jan. 25 edi- pay, the higher your listings one might conclude that this sec- tion oLNortheast Magazine,, I was the author of the cover story. It was entitled "What I appeal' within the search results tion is no longer sponsored terri- Know About Sally." Sally being my sister, and I, a former intern of Northeast, the exhibi- and the greater the number of tory, such is not the case. The tion of my story on the front page was a satisfying end to a trying semester. After seeing potential customers that see your "Top 20" (and following 13 mil- my name on the front page -1 ran home to show my family the accomplishment: a labor listing." The Overture network lion) results are influenced by the of love that I thought would surely bring my writing some^ attention-. In t£ie days that fol- delivers sponsored search results Inktomi paid inclusion system. lowed I received several emails and phone calls from various student*, and professors com- at sites such as: Yahoo!, AltaVista, Thus none of Yuhool's results are mending my work, but mostly just polite comments of recognition spoken in passing. The real attention did not come until two weeks later when I published another I fear an over-commercialization of the article inNortlieast, except this time the topic was sex and the response I received was loud Web will seriously imperil... a truly-demo- and clear. The paper was published on Sunday morning and by the following day I had cratic medium of communication. received more emails, phone calls, comments and notes of recognition than my. coyer story had received in the preceding two weeks. 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Nader Divides Left Court Ruling Fails to Clarify Left Must Unite for Democratic Candidate Issues of Church and State MARGARET PRITCHARD . Bush has connections, to a OPINIONS WRITER host of tax evading, corrupt cor- TIM COUGHLIN money. sion, specifically not taking A specter is haunting the porations known for illegally cre- OPINIONS WRITER In the opinion of the Court, advantage of the opportunity to Democrats: The specter of Ralph ative accounting, and disregard Last Wednesday, the U.S. Chief Justice Rehnquist cites two take the next step toward a stable Nader. All the powers of the Left for the fate of their stockholders Supreme Court ruled seven to two specific reasons for his ruling in policy. Both Justices Scalia and have united in alliance. and workers in favor of their own in favor of upholding the rights of the favor of the state. First, the Thomas wrote the dissenting If I continue in this vein, I'm profit. Kerry has spent his career the state of Washington to deny language of the scholarship: "No opinion saying, "this case is about going to have to either call Nader in the Senate investigating corpo- scholarship money to those pur- a "demon" or twist the meaning rate corruption, with almost para- suing a theological degree. The The lack of financial aid does not of the original statement so I can noid intensity. tax-payer based PROMISE Scholarship program blocked the impose any prohibitions upon the beliefs [Nader] didn't know how close it would use of the scholarship from of Mr. Davey... Joshua Davey, an undergraduate come... He should know now. student at Northwestern aid shall be awarded to any stu- discrimination against a religious University. By ruling in favor of dent who is pursuing a degree in minority." . talk about Dick Cheney. But the Under Bush, we have kissed a the state, the Supreme Court is theology." Second, and more I would normally agree, if a point is that chaos is in the future frightening amount of American only prolonging a forthcoming importantly, Rehnquist saw the certain point had not been and revolution in the air. Last values goodbye, with scarcely a battle. importance of maintaining state brought up by Rehnquist: "it does week, Ralph Nader announced backwards glance. Government Davey was pursuing a degree sovereignty on the issue. not require students to choose his candidacy for the presidency support for the elderly, instilled in theology, which was prohibited Washington, along with 36 other between their religious beliefs in 2004. Oh, God, say it isn't so. by FDR's progressive New Deal under the scholarship guidelines. states, has provisions in their con- and receiving government bene- In the 2000 presidential elec- is threatened by a Medicare bill He claimed that the scholarship stitutions, "explicitly excluding fit." The lack of financial aid does tion, I could forgive Nader for blatantly favoring drug compa- program had violated the Free only the ministry from receiving not impose any prohibitions upon resenting being asked to with- nies. The Clean Air and Clean Exercise, Establishment, and Free state dollars ..." Under state juris- the beliefs of Mr. Davey, there- draw from the race. I railed Water Acts, signed into law by Speech clauses of the First diction, there was no obligation to fore preserving his rights to free against him, I cursed him, I called Richard Nixon's ability to see the Amendment. The court took the provide for any religious teaching exercise, establishment and him all sorts of hideous names - long-term picture have been ren- proper course of action by block- at all. speech. but he didn't know better. He did- dered almost obsolete. The horri- ing the use of the scholarship The court made the safe deci- The particular program which n't know how close it would bly misnamed Patriot Act threat- Mr. Davey was enrolled in come, didn't know how important ens everything we believe about "requires student to indicate 'a it would be. He should know now. fair trials, presumption of inno- personal commitment to Jesus Nader's claim that there is cence, right to privacy, and Christ as Lord and Savior.'" It "no difference" between the two respect for the individual regard- should not be the government's major parties is ludicrous to any- less of race, creed, or color. responsibility to fund a student one who's actually spent more And for Nader to say that this who is 'required' to proclaim any than five seconds looking at the is the mainstream, to claim that such faith. Doing so would con- candidates' records. the last three years have been stitute favor to a particular belief, Bush's domestic record - anything other than the extremist, placing it well above other jobs, health cafe, civil liberties, fanatical agenda of a junta of cor- schools of thought. and the environment - is porate special interests, is insult- Instead of discriminating one abysmal. Kerry's voting record ing, ignorant, and dangerous. particular religion, as claimed by tells a different story: support for It's not an understatement to say Scalia and Thomas, the state of investment in schools (actual that the future of the world is at Washington chose not to fund that money, unlike the unfunded man- stake. Bush's foreign policy of particular form of education, no dates of No Child Left Behind), pre-emptive strikes, fudging matter what the denomination. tighter' pollution standards, pro- intelligence, and disregard for This conflict raises the ques- tecting civil liberties, protecting Medicare. see PARTY on page 4 see THEOLOGY on page 4 GAY MARRIAGE: NATURAL OR COUNTM^NTUITIVE? With Gay Marriage Stance, Bush Stomps Out Nature Intuition Dictates Moral Stance Against Gay Marriage CHRIS MADISON basic social institutions." Let us look into JOE STRAMONDO interested in the limits of my sexual ten- OPINIONS WRITER these statements, and see some of the argu- SENIOR EDITOR dencies. Well, looks like it's finally happened. ments against him. A veiy close friend of mine once asked However, something that people are Bush has taken off his dancing shoes and Of course there is the easy argument me hypothetically if there was anything I interested in is the recent controversy over has put back on his cowboy boots. My that Bush clearly does not know the defini- would be flat out, unwilling to try when it gay marriage. Let me just begin by saying analogy here of course is referring to tion of "contradiction." After all, how logi- came to sex. With immediate, unflinching that I do have conservative leanings on certainty I replied "I wouldn't ever do any- some issues. The issue of gay marriage is ... unlike popular belief, sexuality is not some socially thing involving butt-holes." not one of them. Now, I don't consider myself to be at Like many Americans in the Northeast contracted "virus," and homosexuality occurs naturally all homophobic and my response had noth- and most politically active students at in the animal kingdom. ... the strength of any arguments against gay mar- Bush's stance on the gay marriage issue: he cal can a guy be when.he brags about is no longer dancing around the issue, and "America [being] a free society which lim- riage ... have to do with the foundation of any moral instead trying to stamp out gay marriages. its the role of government in the lives of judgment ever made: intuition. In a statement put forth on Tuesday, [its] citizens," while his administration Feb. 24, Bush claimed that he thought ban- passes something called the Patriot Act, ning gay marriages was necessary in order which takes back dozens of the rights once ing to do with a fear of being labeled as Trinity, I see this as more of a civil rights to protect "the most fundamental institu- granted to its citizens? This argument "gay." It did have everything to do with my issue than anything else. Not allowing at tion of civilization." He further strength- seems to be the most popular one, but I deep rooted intuition that — as far as my least some sort of legal union between ened his argument by stating, "This com- think a more interesting inquiry into the own potential sexual experience goes — homosexuals is deeply discriminatory. mitment of freedom, however, does not there are some things that just seem rather, require the redefinition of one of our most see MARRIAGE on page 5 well,, gross. But, I d.pvibt anyone is really • ••-'• see MORAL on page 5 PAGE 4 OPINIONS THE TRINITY TRIPOD - MARCH 2, 2004

CU President Silences Coach's Response to Rape Case Votes for Nader Harmful NATE BAKER even to report the incident to the police. I continued from page 3 hands over ears, eyes screwed shut, as the OPINIONS COLUMNIST just need to mention it in a magazine, and international institutions (let alone interna- expanding sea laps at our ankles. presto! I'm uninsultable. tional opinion), is fuel to terrorist fire. He Nader's presidential ambitions display At least once every calendar year I have True, such a policy on my part may and his handlers reinforce the worst all I hate about the left-wing: my side. Self- to be particularly insensitive to women's seem to make an inappropriate mockery of American stereotypes: arrogant, deaf, dom- defeatist, stubbornly idealistic in the face issues. Sometimes it's eating disorders; Hnida's case and rape victims in general. ineering, bullying, conquering, occupying, of a workable compromise, grimly deter- sometimes it's sexual stereotypes. This After all, a rape allegation is a serious one, and proselytizing. mined to snatch defeat from the jaws of time, I thought I'd ride my claim to fame and it's doubtful girls like Hnida make from freshman year: rape. them just for fun. However, until her alle- I hope the people who supported [Nader]... realize Those of you who are football fans and gation is proven, there is no reason to can read (which may be two diametrically assume that what Hnida asserted is true; in that doing so this time would be the worst thing for the opposed characteristics, I admit) have fact, there is strong reason to assume other- values we hold dear. probably been following the scandal at the wise. Universify of Colorado — specifically, the That's because, as Americans, more so As our armed forces grow more thinly victory. The Guardian called this complex ... it seems to me that what [President Hoffman] is spread, plagued by fear, demoralized (sui- the "permanently oppositional left-wing." suggesting here is that if you claim you were raped, cides and substance abuse among It's a gorgeous phrase. American soldiers in Iraq are frighteningly In 2000,1 could (barely) forgive Nader nobody can say anything bad about you ... high), and our allies vanish, anti-American for taking victory away. (Statistics, by the organizations are given more reason and way, bear out this interpretation; Florida six-plus rape aEegations against the univer- than pasting the flag to our SUVs, it is our opportunities to attack. exit polls asking Nader voters who - if any- sity's football program. In particular, you patiiotic duty to uphold the principle of But the largest danger to humanity if one - they would have voted for other than have probably been reading about Katie "innocent until proven guilty." As such, Bush is re-elected is environmental. The Nader, show Gore winning by about Hnida, the female kicker who recently you, I, and everyone else should assume scientific community is nearly unanimous 10,000.) But I could not forgive him doing asserted in Sports Illustrated that she was that the accused are innocent of the charges on global warming - when was the last it again, not when he's seen what happens sexually harassed and raped by team mem- leveled against them. Sadly, when it comes time the scientific community reached una- with a split opposition, not when his own bers when she played for Colorado five to rape, this is often not the case. To the nimity on their own names, let alone an values - the rights of consumer over corpo- years ago. contrary, it is often quite the opposite. issue? This and deforestation, mass extinc- rate interests, protection of public services Even more particularly, you have prob- Now, on the flip side: the fact that the tion, dirty rivers, dirty air, fruitless soil are and the environment - are at stake. ably been reading Colorado Coach Gary Colorado football program has been get- solvable problems. Nader cannot win, but he can defeat Barnett's comments on Hnida: that she was ting all these rape allegations probably isn't Governments across the world are unit- Kerry. I hope the people who supported "awful," that she "couldn't kick the ball a crazy coincidence (although DNA testing ed in solving them, making a world where him before have the decency and intelli- through the uprights," and that "Katie was has shown that at least one of the cases isn't the air doesn't kill us, where the soil pro- gence to realize that doing so this time not only a girl, she was terrible." Ouch. true). vides for us, and where we can eat fish that would be the worst thing for the values we And even more particularly than that, And we must wonder how Hnida's isn't pumped full of industrial chemicals. hold dear. you should have been reading about football ability or lack thereof is relevant to The U.S. - producing 25 percent of the Leftists of the world, unite. You have University of Colorado President Elizabeth whether she was raped or not. In reading world's greenhouse gases with five percent nothing to lose but your divisions. You Hoffman's suspension of Barnett for his Coach Barnett's comments, it is clear he is of the world's population - stands alone, have an election to win. comments, asserting that it was inappropri- basically asserting that we should all get ate for the coach to make such a statement off his back since, as he explicitly says, he about a player's abilities "in the context of was "doing her a favor" by letting such an Along me Long VValk.., a rape allegation." awful player be on his team. That may be Now, I certainly understand where true, but given that part of that "favor" Hoffman is coming from. But at the same included sexual harassment and rape, I time, it seems to me that what she is sug- hope he isn't expecting a "Thank You" card gesting here is that if you claim you were anytime soon. raped, nobody can say anything bad about And even if it was relevant, he could "I'm for it. AVTio are we to put our personal you, even if what they say is true. probably have made the point more tactful- What Barnett said is clearly true. At ly. I mean, I appreciate the poetic imagery opinion on someone s personal life! Hnida's current alma mater, the University of someone not being able to "kick it — Julia Hoffman oj of New Mexico, she is so good that in two through the uprights," and the sexist part of years she has scored the staggering sum of me even likes the whole "terrible even for two extra points, and those in a game where a girl" bit. But, to my mind, there are nicer New Mexico won 72-8 (in other words, the ways to communicate someone's lack of "I'm against the constitutional amendment, and time to bring on the benchwarmers). ability to the national media. I think it's really over stepping- tne boundaries Clearly, the girl's got real talent. Of course, we should want to be nice to of what it should and should not dictate." But I like President Hoffman's think- all people, not just rape victims. Or, by ing. In fact, I'm going to. start using it Hoffman's reasoning, could Barnett have — 5am Vvathen oG myself; whenever someone starts criticiz- berated Hnida till he was blue in the face as ing me, I'll just say I was raped, and the long as it wasn't "in the context of a rape rules that exist should shut that person up. allegation?" I don t agree with [gay marriage], it s not Like Hnida, I won't need evidence, neither Personally, I don't think so. It shouldn't how it s supposed to be. They shouldn t proof of, nor to prove, my allegation, or take a rape for us to be nice to each other. ch*ange it now. Theology Grant Denied — Nick Barka 'o5 Court Decision Upholds State Scholarship Guidelines "Give it to them. The politicians who are for continued from page 3 intense theological classes offered at tax- civil unions are just trying- to stay neutral, tion once again: where do we separate based institutions. There are Chaplains in church and state? Should the state provide the military and Congress. The President and gain votes. I think it s a cop out. for theological education? If not, then how once declared a 'Jesus Day' while — Alex Gould OJ\ can school vouchers exist? There are a Governor of Texas. There is seemingly no multitude of questions with an even wider coherence to the relationship between array of answers. church and the Federal Government. "I think it's ok, but they need to be careful For a court that has traditionally Sooner or later, there will come a time bridged the gap between church and state, when definitive choices must be made. on how they phrase the law, in order to pre- this ruling comes to some as a surprise. The James Madison warned in 1785 against vent others slipping in later and completely rt court made sure not to instill any dramatic the government establishing "a provision precedents by keeping the decision very for the Teachers of the Christian Religion," ch an marriage. close to the context of the case; Rehnquist because "the majority may trespass on the Steve Katuska 'o5 says, "we need not venture further into this rule of the minority." The empowerment of difficult area in order to uphold the any religious doctrine by the government Compiled by Chris Madison PROMISE Scholarship program." poses a threat to the minority, whether the Photos by Kendall Church Where is the line drawn? There are group is religious or not. MARCH 1, 2004 - THE TRINITY TRIPOD OPINIONS PAGE 5

continued from page 3 often looked down upon. He battle and is now World Wrestling { gay marriage debate is in nature claims that zoology adheres firm- Entertainment, so here I am talk- Ads Hypocritical itself. ' ly to the "folk model" of homo- ing about the World Wildlife j Let me first start off by saying sexuality, claiming it is "unnatu- Federation), claims that the SCOTT BAUMGARTNER Bush can't talk about what that, unlike popular belief, sexu- ral" and "bad." romantic notion of soul mates is a ONLINE EDITOR he's done in office because his ality is not some socially con- Yet while researching homo- human phenomenon. Recently, I had the pleasure of ' Orwellian dictums (Clean Air tracted "virus," and homosexuali- sexuality is not a hot topic for "Our human romantic ideals viewing President Bush's Act, blah blah) and everything ty occurs naturally in the animal conservative scientists, they still don't apply to animals. Species in Internet-only campaign ad on his else he's done has pissed off kingdom. In fact diverse sexuality have plenty of time to create elab- the wild are just following the Web site, www.georgewbush.com. Democrats while recently his does not stop there. There have orate stories in order to cover up laws of nature which are neces- Stealing a concept from a spending and his immigration been documented reports of trans- homosexual behavior in animals: sary to their survival," said MoveOn.org "Bush in 30 Seconds" policies have pissed off vestite animals (no, not bulls it's a •greeting, it's bartering for Hemley. contestant (www.bushin30sec- Republicans. He can talk about sporting dresses silly, but animals food, they don't realize they are This fact explains why birds onds.org), the ad features a the economy, but there's a simple who adopt behavior of the other the same sex, it's an exhibition of show a 90 percent mating for life sex yet are not homosexual in dominance, they're just playing, ratio. For birds, one parent needs O o O O O o practice), transgender animals, etc ... Don't believe me? Go to the to incubate and protect the egg while the other gathers food. ... intuition to mate for life is just as nat- Mammals, on the other hand, ural as a diverse sexuality in our species. reproduce through the nurturing of an internal embryo. O O 0 O According to the WWF, and animals who live in bisexual New York Aquarium on Coney "With no immediate responsibili- triads or quartets. Animals have Island to see the gay penguins ty to raise the young, the male even been recorded creating toys Wendall and Cass, the most popu- mammal is free to pursue other to masturbate with. lar example of homosexuality in sexual liaisons. When mammals Surely these are facts worth to nature. Now let's consider the are monogamous, it is usually print, right? One would think, institution of marriage.. because male involvement in par- especially with this gay contro- Certainly marriage is a human enting is necessary, such as in versy happening, but diverse sex- institution, for one does not see training young wolves how to female voice-over doing Internet response to that: Hoover. 2 mil- uality will always be a topic hid- eagles fighting over egg custody, hunt." searches for "John Kerry," lion jobs lost. den from the public. As Susan nor bears bearing wedding bands. So what does this all mean? "Special Interests," "Watchdog I don't want to see this cam- McCarthy, a San Francisco writer, The legal system is a human cre- Well, as I'm running out of words groups," and so on. At the end of paign be all about "why the other claims, "If an ape discovered ation, but what does that mean? I to use I'll let you all put together the ad, there is a distortion of a guy is a scumbag." I want to see electricity, but used it to power a think the more interesting ques- these premises and come to your video clip of Kerry saying, "I the focus on this country, how vibrator, we'd be unlikely to hear tion is 'where did it come from?' own conclusion. But keep this in have a message for the influence- things are going to get done, and about it." Like homosexuality, mating mind: our instinct to mate for life Bruce Bagemihl, author of for life seems to occur in the ani- is just as natural as a diverse sex- Not only does Bush attack Kerry, he Biological Exuberance: Animal mal kingdom. In fact, five percent uality in our species. No matter attacks him on a platform where he is Homosexuality and Natural of mammals have documented to how fundamental marriage laws Diversity, notes that the field of mate for life. But according to were to our civilization in the equally as vulnerable,. zoology is an extremely conser- Ginette Hemley of the WWF (for past, restricting them at this point vative one, and a researcher look- those who do not know, the World is a move of intolerance, and j peddlers and the special interests; who is going to do them. ing into animal homosexuality is Wrestling Federation lost a court nothing else. ' '* ' *"* «-*f«1B*:5>efe«to»'©.as^,caxi't seem Well, my friends all thought to move beyond the lowest the ad was funny. John Kerry is denominator of campaigning and Moral Intuition Shapes Law almost made to look as stupid as has sixty million dollars to waste, GW's father saying, "Read my I've come up with a way he can continued from page 3 Different systems of ethics are cle, which is clearly not construc- lips, no more taxes!" Even I have spend his extra money: a reality Though, another opinion that I appealed to and different moral tive when it comes to public poli- to admit that the ad was put show. Here are some suggestions: hold just as strongly, is that most ideals come into play when creat- cy making. In other words, if we together quite well. How could I "Who Wants to be a people do not think this issue ing laws, but the one common write off moral intuition as mere expect less from a team that is Millionaire?" They haven't quite through as carefully as they ground is that decisions are made, social construct, the liberals' case headed by the person who invent- worked out the details, but has ought. . usually implicitly rather than for gay marriage is in the same ed the Taco Bell dog? something to do with Iraq, oil, So many people ignore, or explicitly, on the grounds of boat as the conservatives' against. However, the advertisement is and overpricing. The ideals of liberty and equal also one of the most pathetic "Room Raiders." Watch as To dismiss this [intuitive argument] out rights appealed to by the liberal things. I have ever seen. Need I people read the DNC's private of hand as "homophobia" shows a tremen- are nothing more than moral intu- remind its viewers that this is memos and emails. itions, even if they are more elo- Bush's FIRST campaign ad? And "American Judges." Based on dous ignorance about how ethics works. quently stated than the intuitions in Bush's first campaign ad, he's American Idol, aspiring" Judges Of the conservatives. It seems to slandering the supposed sit around and share stories of aren't even aware of, the vast moral intuition. me that a powerful argument can Democratic nominee. unfair decisions. Featuring Ted complexities of this issue, and When it comes down to it, the be made against gay marriage Not only does Bush attack Kennedy insulting and turning I'm not just talking about the reason why it is wrong to murder once this fact is appreciated. The Kerry, he attacks him on a plat- away all of them, Republicans. Almost every liberal or steal or rape or enslave is that only shot we really have at creat- form where he is equally as vul- "The Real World." This is I have ever spoken to about this it feels wrong. The vast majority ing objectively ethical legislation nerable. Bush is THE special another show that Bush's mon- issue seems to frame the debate as have the feeling that these actions is to appeal to our intuitions, and interest president. A Democrat keys haven't quite figured out the "the free thinkers versus the reli- are wrong and should be banned a fairly good number of folks that doesn't like special interests details of, but they're pretty sure gious nutcases." by law. Even those Americans have the intuition that the homo- isn't going to vote for Bush it won't be taking place in While this stereotype may who try to appeal to the Christian sexual act is, well, gross. To dis- because Kerry accepts special have more than a grain of truth to religion as a moral groundwork miss this out of hand as "homo- it when it comes to the real-world only do so in as far as Christianity phobia" shows a tremendous I want to see the focus on this country, dialogue being played out, it agrees with their intuitions. ignorance about how ethics how things are going to get done and who seems that it is a vast oversimpli- In regard to gay marriage, works. fication of the issue. As many lib- moral intuitions are not usually Problems arise when the indi- is going to do them. eral Episcopalians have shown articulated very well. Often intu^ vidual or the group has or con- us, it is very possible to have a itions come out in the form of flicting moral intuitions. With interests. Is Bush trying to paint Crawford, Texas. real faith in the Christian religion sound bites like, "it's not natural." individual decision-making, it is Kerry as a hypocrite? If he is, "Trading Refunds." Two mid- and still support gay marriage. It is difficult to take these argu- obvious that you must yield to the then he isn't doing a great job of dle-class families trade their huge More importantly though, ments seriously, but we must real- stronger intuition. Personally, my it, he seems to be merely attack- $300 tax refunds and redecorate people need to realize that the ize that they are rooted in intu- intuitions about justice trump my ing the fact that Kerry has to their homes with it. strength of any arguments against itions that are the raw data of any intuitions about the homosexual resort to a now-necessary evil to And finally... gay marriage have little to do possible moral reasoning. act being kind of gross. battle Bush's $140 million war "Who Wants to Marry in the with Christianity. They have to do Indeed, the argument has As far as conflict among a chest. United States?" Hosted by Arnold with the foundation of any moral been made that some of these group goes, it seems that the Prepare for hell, folks. I am Schwarzenegger, it features judgment ever made: intuition. feelings are a result of social con- framers of the Constitution officially predicting that this year straight couples (only!) tying the Of course, this is a legal issue. struct. However, this only leads believed that they found a means will have the dirtiest, muddiest, knot ... and then having 60 per- However, just about every legal us down the road of the classic of settling such controversy. We nastiest campaign that this coun- cent get divorced three years later. debate is, at its heart, amoral one. "chicken or the egg" vicious cir- should put our trust into it. try has ever seen. How sanctimonious! PAGE 6 THE TRINITY TRIPOD

Trinity Cultural Houses Rely Heavily on Benefactors

continued from page 1 year to fund their weekly Shabbat Hillel would provide documenta- and public policy. this is different than the set-up of significant financial investment dinners. Lisa Kassow, Director of tion supporting the Shabbat din- Kassow stressed that Hillel is Hillel houses at other colleges on the part of the College. Many Hillel, says that this is a recent ner expenses." "focused on doing something that and universities. At other schools are wondering why that money is change in the manner of receiving Hillel has a number of fund- will make a contribution to our Hillel charges students for their not used to help other programs, funds from SGA, since the paper- ing sources, receiving $5,000 local or wider community." This kosher meals at Shabbat. "Most such as the Human Rights work and time delay often caused from the school for programming focus is embodied in the words other schools don't open their Program, which is in danger of problems in getting the money to on top of the $7,000 from SGA tzeddakah, which means "charita- doors to the entire campus com- losing director Maryam Elahi. the vendors they patronized. She for Shabbat, which covers a little ble giving," and tikkun olam, munity for Shabbat dinner," said less than half of the expenses. "healing the world." These are Kassow. The diversity in funding shows the... They also receive $8,000 from the Jewish Federation of Greater support that cultural organizations can get Hartford and $9,000 from the on campus." - Carmen Green '06 Hillel Endowment Fund. Kassow stated, that "[the] health and via- bility of that fund is crucial to the One such organization, Hillel, said, "This year, through the organization." receives funding from several efforts of Hillel Student Treasurer Kassow's job is a College areas of the College's budget in Stuart Bell '06, SGA and Hillel position, meaning that the school addition to private sources. For came to an agreement that the pays her salary, so Hillel is example, Hillel receives approxi- funds would be given outright relieved of the burden. The rest mately $7,000 from SGA each and at the end of each semester, of the money comes from fundraising, which comes to between $14-$ 15,000 a year. Kassow stressed that this was absolutely necessary to the organ-

ization. Chuck Pratt They have to hire Rabbis for Magdelene Hsu-Li performs for an event sponsored by AASA. the High Holidays, provide kosher meals each Friday, as well the words that have come to be Furthermore, Hillel is work- as during Passover. They also the main point of Hillel at Trinity. ing on developing a kosher meal fund lectures, social program- In addition to individual plan for students, which will ming, such as the knitting project funds, the school has also made a enable Trinity to attract more held at Hillel on Sunday, arts pro- significant financial commitment gramming and social justice pro- to all the cultural institutions by are currently choosing other insti- gramming. maintaining the houses or each tutions for that reason. Hillel also sponsors students organization, rather than having Many of Trinity's cultural Chuck Pratt to attend conferences, such as the them assume this responsibility Students attend an event at the LVL House. recent conference on social action individually. In the case of Hillel, see ALL on page 8 TUG NJESGAG What* s Missing From

Wesleyan: After one of its most successful seasons in recent history, the Men's Ice a Trinity Education? Hockey team suffered the loss of 10 of 12 senior players on the roster due to a presea- son incident in which underage players were photographed drinking at a team gather- up for the popular courses that fill KRISTIN KREMER quickly. When a class is full the ing. A member of the team posted these pictures on his AOL Instant Messenger Profile, NEWS WRITER professor will often let in some where members of the Administration were able to get hold of them and thus enact the Many students found that they extra people and eventually the suspension. The ineligible players were unavailable for the final two regular season weren't completely satisfied with class just becomes too large. games, and the team was forced to forfeit their seed in the weekend's NESCAC playoffs. course selection, class scheduling, Many students and professors class sizes and diversity on cam- voiced the need for smaller class- Conn. College: The College recently announced that it has received the highest num- pus when they met for lunch Feb. es, and agreed that if that means ber of applications in' its 94-year history. Up two percent from last year, the college 25. The professors provided their more sections, then more should received 4,480 applications for the class of 2008. Dean of admission and financial aid, insight and opinions as well, mak- be made available. The students Martha Menu said that the steady increase is due in large part to the College's interna- ing for very interesting lunch-time all said that one of the most conversation. attractive things about Trinity was tionalization, its interdisciplinary programs, the honor code, internships and research The event "Wednesdays at the promised small class sizes. opportunities. The class of 2008 will consist of approximately 500 of the applicants, Mather" featured the topic What they and the professors adding to the College's overall enrollment of 1,800. "What's Missing From a Trinity liked most was the opportunity Education." Students and faculty for an intimate learning environ- Bowdoin: The Colby-Bates-Bowdoin Off-Campus Study Program, commonly known met to sit and discuss their ideas ment. as CBE, will cease operations in South Africa, Ecuador, and England following the 2004- over lunch. Initially the students "I also wish that there was a 2005 academic year. The CBB program will accept applications for its centers in Cape and professors agreed that they greater diversity of classes to Town, Quito, and London for the last time this year, and will close those centers at the were satisfied with the education choose from" said Allie Shean end of next spring. The president of each school issued a statement regarding the clos- provided at Trinity, but after a bit '07. While some people were sat- of thinking and talking the ideas ing, in which they cited certain difficulties, in particular achieving predictable' student isfied with the selection of cours- started flowing. es, a number of the students want- enrollments and financial stability. The issue of class scheduling ed more.courses to choose from. and courses came under a great Many students wanted to see Williams: College Council election results were posted midday Sunday on the campus' amount of criticism and discon- Trinity offer some business cours- online voting system, revealing that the two tickets running for the. co-presidency were tent. "It's so difficult to be a es beyond economics. The pro- separated by just one vote. Junior running mates Veronica Mendiola and Ilunga Kalala freshman applying for courses fessors" commented that there are received 522 votes, versus the 521 votes received by the opposing ticket, Marissa Doran online, the system was down only so many classes that Trinity and Jim Irving. The failure of either ticket to take the 50 percent majority required will halfway through my registration can offer and there is already an process and many of my first interesting arid varied assortment.. lead to a run-off..Neither ticket represented the majority because of a dozen write-in choice classes were already '•• "I would like to see more candidates, many of whom showed no interest in the race, and included graduating sen- filled" said Emily VerPloeg '07. diversity in my classes and on iors submitting votes in jest. ••' The students all agreed that they wish more sections would,open see FACULTY on page 8 MARCH 2, 2004 - THE TRINITY TRIPOD NEWS PAGE 7 Sullivan Fights for Mental Health Care Accessibility continued from page 1 substance abuse disorders in group health RR.I.D.E. Planning Trip to insurance policies. That same year he intro- duced an act providing insurance parity for Shopping Outlets biologically-based mental illnesses, such as severe depression, anxiety disorders, and schizophrenia. The campus group (Promoting Respect for Inclusive Diversity Another particularly noteworthy bill in Education) is sponsoring a trip to the Woodbury Common introduced by Sullivan was the establish- Premium Outlets in Central Valley, N.Y. Tickets are $15 for round ment of a community mental health trust fund, which provides grants-in-aid for the trip transportation, and have been on sale since Feb. 25 in front of development of new or the expansion of Mather Dining Hall during lunch and dinner. The bus will leave existing mental health service centers for at 10a.m. from Mather Hall for the two hour trip, and return to children and adults. campus around 1.0:30 p.m. Contact Cindy Molina at x4946 or "For as long as the government affords Vicky Velez [email protected]. me a platform, I will keep up the fight for quality, accessible mental health care," pro- claims Sullivan. Free Mxrvie Passes In addition to his efforts in improving state mental health advocacy, Sullivan has The Office of Student Activities and Campus Centers has a chaired the General Assembly's Education www.google.com limited amount of free tickets available for the advanced screen- Committee for eight years in addition to ing of the movie 'The Girl Next Door" starring Emile Hirsch and serving as the state Senate's President Pro Kevin Sullivan will be presented with Elisha Cuthbert. The movie will be shown this Wednesday, Mar. Tempore in 1997, 1999, 2001, and 2003. his award Mar.14. He has also received accolades from 3, at the Crown Palace Theatres, located on New Park Ave. numerous state and national organizations practiced primarily I in administrative, Tickets are good for two people, are limited to one per student, for his guidance in economic development, telecommunications, and banking law. As and can be picked up at Mather Front Desk. fiscal reform, services for children, and aid the College's current Vice President of to the elderly. Community and Institutional Relations, he Sullivan, a native of West Hartford, is in charge of the public-private neighbor- ACES Annual Auction attended local public schools and was the hood development program. Sullivan also first in his family to have the opportunity to lectures as an adjunct professor in public Starting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Mar. 4, there will be an auction attend college. During his time at Trinity as policy. held in Mather Hall with prizes including: movie tickets, spa an undergraduate, he was recognized for The award will be presented to Sullivan treatments, faculty parking stickers, restaurant gift certificates, civil rights activity and community service. at a special luncheon on Mar 14 during the private concerts from Trinity A Cappella groups, and dinners with In 1982 he received his law degree APA's State Leadership Conference in administrators. The proceeds will go towards the Immaculate from the University of Connecticut and Washington, D.C. Conception Shelter located on Park St. te-' ! There will be an exhibit on the second floor of Mather Hall to commemorate the Dreyfus Affair. It will provide an opportunity to examine a famous injustice and how it might relate to contem- porary issues. The exhibit will address the influence of media, abuse of power by government institutions, and the important role of individual moral courage in exposing and rectifying injustice. The Dreyfus Affair Open House will be held 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Mar. 10, in the Rittenburg Lounge. . - Campus Safety Report The following incidents occurred between Feb. 11 and Feb. 28: .

• A 1988 Toyota was stolen between the dates of Feb. 11 and Feb. 13, 2004 from the North Campus lot. It was quickly recov- ered by Hartford Police, undamaged. This same vehicle was again stolen on Feb. 19; 2004 by unknown suspects. • A student was assaulted by another student in a residence hall, The victim was taken to Hartford Hospital for treatment. The assailant was identified and has been suspended by the Dean of Students office. • Two students were placed under arrest after stealing beer from a private function being held at the Vernon Social Center on Feb. 21. • A vehicle was vandalized on Summit Street. Hartford An unknown individual usctl a denl pullei to re-nun e the dooi lock to the vehicle. Hartford Police and Campus Safety ate in\estimating this incident • There weie tv\o physical altercations on campus in the earl} morning hours of Feb. 2X. associated with events at a cultural house and at a fraternity. Campus Safety and the Dean of Students Office arc handling both investigations. Incidents of particular importance have been identified and listed above. PAGE S NEWS THF iRiNin IRIPOD - MARCH 2, 2004

continued from page 6 to make that end of the street a is the students. Hayley Einhora Discuss Curriculum organizations are responsible for cultural center for the campus. "05, president of Hillel, said that a number of events that not only Previously, LVL had a meet- the organization has been very draw students to the College but ing place on Crescent St., but important to her at Trinity. She also serve as social gatherings with the renovation they moved stressed that it is "really impor- that the students have grown to to an entirely new house. The tant for everyone here [at Trinity] expect and look forward to. The Umoja house, home of Imani, to feel like they fit in." celebration of Chinese New Year was already present on Vernon Ocampo says that the useful- in Mather is sponsored by AASA, St., located where the Vernon ness of LVL in particular, is in its while Imani and Hillel co-sponsor Social Center can now be found. ability to say to a Hispanic stu- a Hanukkah-Kwanzaa event with The entire house was physically dent, "This is somewhere where I the Tutorial College. These moved down the street to its pres- can learn about my culture." He events are intended to enrich the ent location at 72 Vernon St. continued, saying that it is impor- cultural life of any Trinity student Funding for most of the tant for a school that is mostly or community member who organizations comes primarily white to have somewhere where chooses to attend. from SGA, from which each students can feel like they will LVL also hosts Salsarengue at organization receives $500, as do belong. the Vernon Social Center each all active organizations on cam- Priya Kalyan-Masih '05, Sarah Spiegel year, while AASA hosts a differ- pus. However, all active organi- president of AASA, stated previ- Students and faculty debate over iunch in Mather. ent culture-thcmed party each zations can request more money ously to Tripod, "We aim at edu- continued from page 6 whelming and that his first year year, this year's being GLOW. for specific events. cating others on the Asian culture campus" said Stacey Goldberg advisor was not as helpful as he Hillel hosts Shabbat dinner According to Carmen but are not exclusively for Asians. '07. Although both the students would have liked. Professor every Friday, which is open to the Green,Vice President of Imani, We also focus on how being and faculty agreed that the col- David Reuman of the Psychology entire campus. The dinner pro- the organization receives Asian or a minority is to be on lege does make an effort to ethni- department pointed out the other vides a free kosher meal for stu- between $5,000 and $7,000 from Trinity 's campus, in Connecticut, cally diversify, the problem clear- available resources to students. dents and faculty. the Office of Multicultural and globally." ly remains. Another student com- "The senior mentors are a The buildings that house Affairs to fund events and speak- Kalyan-Masih stated that, mented that not only is the minor- great resource and can probably these organizations were obtained ers. AASA also receives money while the presence of a cultural ity population small at Trinity, but give you the best advice for in a variety of ways, Hillel having from this office, which has house was by no means a decid- there is 'also a visible segregation course selection. You can also been funded by a private donor, enabled them to stay within their ing factor in her coming to among social groups. Even the talk to the professors in the area while LVL and AASA obtained budget and not request additional Trinity, "[it was] definitely a Princeton Review took notice and of your interest and they can pro- their houses during the planning funds from SGA this year. highlight here." She also said she named Trinity College the num- vide you with their insight as of the Vernon St. construction. Green said, "We receive was, "looking for some sort of ber one school with Little well" he suggested. Another stu- The houses had previously been money from the SGA, Tutorial organization that catered to Race/Class Interaction. It was dent shared her experience of used as office buildings, but were College, the Office of minority students" when looking decided that ultimately, the stu- talking with her first-year mentor remodeled on the inside to serve Multicultural Affairs, and the at schools. dents need to make the effort to who played a significant role in as a meeting place for the organi- Faculty Club. The diversity in All of the cultural houses get more involved and to reach guiding her to the best selection zation. funding shows the wide amount stressed their openness and acces- out. of courses. Jabeth Ocampo '05, president of support that cultural organiza- sibility to everyone on the cam- Another first-year student felt The event was sponsored by of LVL, said that the placement of tions can get on campus, and the pus. Einhorn supported this when the need for more support and the Trinity Center for the houses at the bottom of willingness on the part of the she said, "That's why the cultural 1 guidance \n terms of course selec-* Collaborative • Teaching • • and • Vernon St. was part of a plan of school to fund good events." houses are so important: they're tfon, believing that the sheer Research and the Office of former College President Evan It appears the focus of all the open." number of classes was over- Multicultural Affairs. Dobelle in which he was hoping cultural organizations on campus,

Student Government Association's

Outstanding Achsvement in Overall Your personal essay is one of the most important documents you may Excellence Awards! write. This piece is a pivotal paper used by the Advisory Committee for the Health Professions in preparing ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS your ACHP Committee Letter, as a We need nominations for the following: part of your medical or dental school I application package Best RA's, Mentors, and Pride Leaders Come to Career Services to generate ideas and begin to Best officers/outstanding members of student put together a working draft in preparation of , organizations/recreational clubs Irene Papoulis' Writing Workshop. . Best captains/leaders of athletic teams In Career Services, you'll have the opportunity to (Varsity and club) actually compose a first draft and walk away with it in Best leaders of multicultural organizations hand. Read "Write for Success," bring a disk, and come work with a writing tutor and your peers to Best officers of Greek organization jump-start this pivotal process. Best members of student publication organizations

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All recipients.wiirbe honored at the end-of-year ' /' j ;; ,.;:;•;.• dinner and award .:;• ceremony for student leaders.

You areii-egmwdty tying frd MARCH 2, 2004 - THE TRINITY TRIPOD NEWS PAGE 9 Trinity Students Reflect Media's Unhealthy Standards continued from page 1 thinking how we don't really look or 'Camp TrinTrin1. This could severe and a lot harder to treat at all like them," said Jane Hsu include clothing, mannerisms, or than disorders in women. The ads '05. weight, etc. There is a group of showing men in magazines and Laura Lockwood, Director of people who may feet insecure or on T.V. tend to "compartmental- the Women's Center, stated that out of place if they do not fit that ize" men, showing pieces of the the majority of conversations she image." male body: arms, torso, and spe- has had on campus about eating " I have friends that are really cific muscles. disorders have been with friends attractive and really sweet, yet "So, while the women at the . and roommates concerned about have horribly low self esteem," said Jared Hoffman '07. "I was just reading a magazine full of "I think that body image is skinny models and thinking how we don't definitely a problem," stated Andrew Horowitz '06. "I hear really look at all like them." -- Jane Hsu '05. people [of both sexes] talk about other people's bodies, and I'm always taken aback by how picky gym are going from machine to someone else. they are about others and them- machine, trying to lose weight, "People do seem to have a selves." the men are pumping weights, disordered way of thinking about There were many students trying to match the parts in the food and weight," she said, "I see who stated feeling healthy and ads," Wiseman said. that the girls at the dining halls Chuck Pratt comfortable with their current Wiseman conducted a study don't each much, or appear to be Wiseman conducted research on the affect the media has on figure, but noticed the pressure on campus in which 107 under- overworking at the gym ... the body perceptions and college student's habits. others seemed to put on them- graduate students were asked to spending an hour on the bike and healthy." overweight students on campus selves. rate models as less or more attrac- then moving to the treadmill to The majority of students on seem to be the most discriminated Professor Wiseman conclud- tive. The results found that only get rid of calories." campus questioned about the gen- against. ed that the media's enormous the skinniest models were rated as The general belief is that peo- eral idea of body image at Trinity Freshmen commented that it impact could possibly be used for attractive. Surveys were also ple are harsher on' themselves commented that they feel many was hard to get used to the pres- good if perhaps they could work taken of how the individuals in than others are. Many of the men are unhappy or unsatisfied. sure of "Trinity culture" when to include more models that were the group felt about their own questioned said that they prefer "Trinity has a warped sense of bodies. Women in groups who girls who are average in weight, beauty in terms of weight," said " I have friends that are really attractive had seen "plus-sized" models as opposed to those that are Marion Protano '05, "It pervades before taking the survey felt bet- extremely skinny or appear to be throughout campus, even among and really sweet, yet have horribly low self ter about themselves and where underweight. "I think a girl who the guys." esteem." - Jared Hoffman'07 they stood, whereas the group of is happy with her body or at the Students stated that they felt women who had seen only very very least, satisfied and confidant, at Trinity there was even more skinny models felt unsatisfied is much healthier," said David emphasis on a certain appearance arriving on campus. "There is a sized as average or plus size. with their weight. Alderman '06. "If a girl is confi- than at other colleges, where certain image," said first-year She noted that communication "I was just reading a maga- dent she is more attractive. weight does not seem to be so student, Nick Hall, "That is con- with media companies is current- zine ftill of skinny models and Having a realistic body image is focused on. Protano stated that sidered to be the Trinity student, ly in effect to make this happen.

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ABBY SAMOLIS RESTAURANT REVIEWER Farmington Ave. that it even exists is a tiny placard hung above the sign pointing to the Nestled in what is perhaps the worst parking lot. Such a poorly visible location location in West Hartford Center, the Back would normally symbolize imminent fail- Porch Bistro is doing something right to ure for a restaurant, especially when other continue attracting crowds. While the term restaurants occupy more attractive loca- "bistro" might be a little misleading, as it's tions. However, the Back Porch Bistro does not exactly a French brasserie, it does boast maintain a faithful clientele, indicating a warm and superior abilities in comforting Quality fof 5J: the kitchen. atmosphere Once inside, one with stan- immediately forgets dard con- the parking lot issue. temporary Damage: It's as if the front door American serves as a passport cuisine. As long as you don't mind eating from a concrete playground to a cozy in a parking lot, it's a great niche to spend neighborhood getaway. It's a small space a few hours lingering over a glass of wine whose architecture is analogous to that of a ratt or heaping bowl of mussels. As of last country farmhouse, but it's set up so that it The Back Porch Bistro is another West Hartford Center dining experience. week, the management decided to change doesn't invoke claustrophobia. A glass- bearded bartender. Indeed, images of rustic requires ample time to eat; why not share the name to the Back Porch Pub and Grill, and-wood partition separates the two main Europe rapidly begin to replace those of an them with friends and make it a more social thereby changing the venue from an sections of the dining area, which allows asphalt parking lot. experience? Fried calamari, now a staple upscale dining place to a more relaxed and the diner to feel comfortable within a pri- The food imitates the ambiance in its on most modern American menus, also casual spot to grab a bite to eat in the vate space. Deep terra-cotta-colored walls rich flavors; somehow, it also encourages provides an appetizer meant to be shared. Center. exude warmth, inviting you to stay longer you • to eat slowly and enjoy your time The calamari is nicely fried and not too Before delving into the culinary aspects greasy; however, its accompaniment tastes of the restaurant, its unfortunate location The food imitates the ambiance in its rich flavors? more like an uninspired tartar sauce than must be addressed. When I say that it's somehow, it also encourages you to eat slowly and the "spicy remoulade" that the menu located in West Hartford Center, I'm slight- asserts. ly exaggerating. While most other restau- enjoy your time there. The entrees are all enticing, though rants in the Center lining Farmington Ave. they also appear on any number of other enticing shoppers with posted menus in the contemporary American menus. For exam- oversized front windows, the Back Porch and enjoy another glass of wine. A bar on there. Their most well-known appetizer is pie, a New York strip served with melted Bistro is relegated to the parking'lot behind the far end of the room boasts top-shell" . pertsaj)s,.(gm^iKiauc ot this lujgcnng eliect: the Toy Chest. The only indication from liquors, and is maintained by a jovial, a heaping bowl of saffron-infused mussels see HEARTY oiipage 12 t ain't 6aty boing From Abroad Scotland: Celebrating Your 21st Birthday in a Place cor* for th» fto Where the 12 Year Olds Can Outdrink You, Easily JONATHAN CHESNEY strong pull,-be it hundreds of years-old like STEFANIE LOPEZBOY next day, so I decided I would bite the bul- CORRESPONDENT a certain lemon-squeezer or only of a few STAFF WRITER let and try this mysterious green juice. years (say, like Tent City?). By my birth- Need a cure for your excessive partying Being somewhat health savvy, I read the As most college students turn 21 dur- day I had made acquaintances with plenty (I mean, marathon study sessions in the label on the juice bottle and knew that ing their junior year and many of those of fellow Americans and other internation- library)? I'd recommend a.shot of wheat regardless of how heinous this stuff might same students study abroad during that al students (one is hard pressed to find an grass, but the appearance and smell are be, I had to take it. The contents of period of time, a great number of us are actual Scot here it sometimes seems) and enough to deter even the bravest (or most Odwalla's Superfood juice are impressive, faced with the proposition of an anti-cli- they insisted on taking me out. I went out insane). Fortunately, there is a more enjoy- to say the least. Not only does it contain mactic 21st birthday. Perhaps it is not so in style, in honor of the American tradition able way to purge your body of nasty tox- wheat grass, but it also has spirulina, barley different than in the US, where most like- of becoming an adult. I've been able to ins. My best friend's boyfriend was eating grass, and a wide variety of fruits. ly you've been consuming contraband drive for six years, kill for the government a green nutrition bar from Odwalla one day, Although the latter two are known to drinks since freshman year or earlier. But and decide on the president for three; now I whose, color 1 found interesting but simul- have excellent health benefits, spirulina is here one can finally buy it without risk of taneously disturbing. Little did I know that somewhat more obscure. I did a bit of having FBI agents dive through your there was a liquid form of this bar that was research on the Internet and discovered that window to take back your fake ID. One just as satisfying and not as dry. spirulina is, in fact, an algae. While I had- can go to the bars like the big kids. I was feeling under the weather about a n't noticed anything distinctly sea-flavored Most Of the rest of the world howev- week ago and had a hefty paper due the in the drink, my stomach gave an uneasy er have rational and civilized drinking turn as I found out that I had just drunk laws. Take my case. I'm studying at the something associated with the slimy green University of Edinburgh, in Scotland. residue that grows on the side offish tanks. Drinking is legal at age 18. This raises My worries were calmed as I also read many points. I could go into the socio- about the myriad ways in which spirulina political reasons why this lower drinking enhances your overall well-being. • age is good. But I feel inclined to talk www.flagsexpress.com The chemical make up of spirulina has about more important things. The Royal Lion Rampant of Scotland. much to do with its healing powers. It is So I turned 21 on Feb. 13 (y'all can all could finally (legally) have a beer while composed of 62 percent amino acids, the mark that on your calendars for next watching a game back home or enjoy liba- richest source of vitamin B-12 (that's right year). I had already been here since the tions with dear friends. ... it's vegetarian!), and the composition of beginning of January, so I decided to try So I went out, turned 21, and did you its cell wall makes it easily digestible for something totally new for my birthday proud America. I showed my skills and ral- humans. Moreover, it helps combat viruses, and go to a pub. lied with the best of them. Not even infections, and studies have shown that it That was sarcasm folks. After all, Tabasco tequila shots could keep me down. even helps repair damaged DNA that caus- how could drinking be special when I had Apparently, my night was something of es cancer. A 1996 medical study conduct- been allowed to do it publicly for a month a normal occurrence. It seems that even ed by the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in previously? I decided I would just grab a despite the laws, local kids here go out and couple pints with a good friend. Eileen Flynn That didn't last long. Tradition has a ~ see HAGGIS~pagt> 12 Superfood is available at the Cave. PAGE 12 FEATURES THE TRINITY TRIPOD - MARCH 2, 2004 + Around Trinity found myself half asleep and half whimpers grew. As a result of SCHWARTZ on top of him: having more fun with my science Library Fun FEATURES COLUMNIST project than I should have been, I A high-ranking Trinity administrator, intrigued There are a few things that Setting: An off campus put myself into a compromising by AT, told AT of an interesting event to print. apartment in Medford position. He started to stroke my you should never know about Early Monday morning, a large number of chairs your friends. Namely, how phys- Intro - His Bedroom back as we were in an inverted ically endowed they are, The two have fallen asleep spoon. I foolishly reciprocated, were found piled in tall stacks against a wall in where they like to while watching a movie. and one thing led to another. the 2.4 hour computer lab in the library. Campus be touched and The TV has been turned off I had crushed on him episodi- Safety and a student were rather perplexed by their kissing and they lie, not touching cally through out our relationship. the incident and found it to be rather eerie. AT technique. each other. However, because he is my friend would like to encourage any administrators wit- Unfortunately, Cut To- his arm mov- within a very cohesive group of nessing AT-worthy events to please submit. after this week- ing across her body. He is other friends, I had forgone any end, I have moaning mysteriously and romantic inclinations and did not learned all of breathing steadily. All double dip into my platonic pool I've Fallen ... But I Can Get Up! these things for I signs point to him being asleep. as my dating pool. Granted our In a Vernon social area on Friday night AT wit- have committed the greatest Long Shot of Girl- Her eyes friendship was largely predicated nessed a young female gyrating provocatively transgression of all: Friendcest. are closed but she appears to be on sexual tension, but I was able with a female friend. The former then proceed- My trip to Tufts Friday night more lucid than he does. She to release said tensions with other ed to dance her way over to a beirut table where boys. While I was planned with the purest of attempts to figure a game was going on, fall into the cups, smile at intentions. My friend, the aspir- out what to do with think that it is ing film maker, was shooting a the arm that has just important to the players and then dance away once again. AT movie and asked his friend, the invited her to spoon. establish some hopes that this student was not a member of the aspiring film actress, to assist him She eases closer to semblance of a theater and dance department because her with the process. After four hours him. He moans friendship actions do not show good training. of shooting a two minute and 45 more persistently. with a person before you second short, the aspiring actress Anything Else AT Can Help You With? began to rethink her fantastical Once I realized date him, it is goals and resort back to the more that I could control also important Certain pledges were seen sprinting across cam- realistic career choice of the strange noises to look beyond pus Thursday night with a wide variety of Cosmopolitan editor. Sadly, my emanating from him, I decided to your own circle of friends to find objects, including a shrubbery, leopard under- vocation was not the only thing in conduct several bedroom experi- this. wear, porno dice, a beirut table, and absinthe. question. My ethics were also ments. I found that the closer I AT was also asked to walk across campus naked compromised that evening when I came to him, the louder the see LOVE on page 13 and make out with AT's roommate for photo documentation, both of which AT graciously wtf H A declined. Haggis and Men in Kilts continued from page II The servers are willing to help a new initiative to break out of the continued from page 11 because their ancestors were the Gorgonzola cheese and asparagus you decide, although I noticed standard upscale dining routine. celebrate their 21st. Not with as Vikings, who quaffed mead all has been spotted on menus at that a few won't take a definite much vehemence perhaps, but in day and you have to be tough to Grants and Max's Downtown. stance on any particular item. the same rite of passage: the quaff mead: its sickeningly sweet. Here, the dish is indeed excellent, They're attentive but not over- drink-till-you-can't-stand mental- And also the Russians, who have though it might make more sense bearing, polite but not too formal. ity. They listen to a lot of nothing better to do than swill to melt the cheese atop the steak One peculiarity is the hodge- American music and watch Vodka during the long winter rather than alongside it. A citrus- podge of servers that bring each American movies too, which is months ... which is all year). It's glazed salmon is equally satisfy- course. Perhaps it was the volume interesting considering how up in the air between the Scots ing, though it too is practically of customers on the night we trendy it is to bash on American ubiquitous among chic American went, but each course, including culture. restaurants elsewhere in the area. drinks, was brought by a different As far as culture goes, I was The prices also imitate those of person, either another server or The name has changed to the worried about being able to keep the aforementioned restaurants; food runner. It's not necessarily a Back Porch Pub & Grill, and the up in Scotland. Edinburgh each entree will generally set you bad thing, as they seem to com- menu expanded to include more University is one of the better in back about $24-28. municate well, but in the event pub fare. When I spoke with a Britain and study abroad books manager, he explained that most kept saying that students have a The lunch menu is now mostly sand- of the dinner entrees still exist, hard time adjusting to the 'inde- wiches and salads... but dinner now also includes six pendent learning style'. Classes, 01 seven sandwich choices as however, are wonderful and not www.ansi.okstate.edu well. The lunch menu is now extraordinarily difficult. One of the frightened sheep This is not to negate the exis- you'd like to speak with your mostly sandwiches and salads, I was lucky Trinity kept me so of Scotland. tence of a few standouts. Seared server, it may be difficult to locate and is served until 4 p.m. instead well prepared for the academic and the Irish; the Irish are appar- scallops are tender and sweet, him of her. of 2:30 p.m. arena. ently superb at sitting down and accompanied by a savory tomato- Unfortunately, the dessert we When I first heard this news, I I found out TrinTrin prepared putting it away, but the Scots infused beurre blanc and served sampled was disappointing, feared that West Hartford would me for other arenas as well. At claim to take the medal in terms with a bed of nicely wilted baby though it certainly isn't illustra- lose a cozy niche of fine dining. first I wondered how I would be of drinking all the time. I mean spinach and a risotto cake. tive of all desserts at the However, the fact that the menu able to keep up with kids who had all the time. Plus they wear kilts. Roasted duck is topped lestaurant. What the menu has expanded rather than trans- had so many more years (theoret- I wish I had space to go into with a diied cherry declared to be "cream formed completely shows that the ically) of practice at drinking than how the English consider sauce that adds puffs" arrived hard management is eager to please me. Perhaps I've indulged in a Scotland kind of like we consider some tang to the Jnd sans cream; the both the upscale and informal pre-21 drop or two, but I'm Canada and how they're wrong savory meat .iramel sauce that dining crowds. It's practically the assuming the same goes for the because any Scot is worth any Vegetarian entrees, is supposed to top it only place in West Hartford Brits having a pre-18 gulp or five Englishmen (except in rugby, though few, looked was nowhere to be Center'that offers haute cuisine three. Rest assured, Camp Trin- where they smeared the hell out hearty as well. The seen. The entire plate and casual fare in one place, and Trin prepared me for this envi- of us. That's right, I'm a Scotland wild mushroom ravioli seemed to have spent a day just about the only restaurant with ronment as well; impressive con- fan, it's kinda like rooting for the boasted large pieces of mushroom in the dessert refrigerator. a wide variety of casual and less sidering the people I'm around. BoSox). So study hard in all visible in the cream sauce, However, it was a "special pricey selections. This makes it a I've talked with many sources aspects of your existence at accompanied with a generous dessert" that evening, and from naturally attractive place for cash- and the Scots and Irish easily earn Trinity, it will keep you afloat in heap of parmesan. Overall, the what I've heard from other strapped students like us, who the reputations as the best the rest of the world. Slainte entrees are all good and also very sources, other choices, such as enjoy meals out but don't want to drinkers in the UK. An argument (cheers), filling - it took a good twenty apple crisp, are better. shell out $30. It's a good one to could be made for the whole of Signing off from Scotland, minutes for me to muster up the keep in mind the next time your As mentioned earlier, the Europe as well (in competition where the Men are Men, and the digestive space to finish. friends argue about where to eat: Back Porch Bistro has undertaken with the Finns and Danes, sheep are very, very afraid. MARCH 2, 2004 - THE TRTNTTY TRIPOD FEATURES PAGE 1: i> Don't DQfss continued from page 12 ly rapport with me, but it still reflects the Approximately one percent of the pop- fact that friendship is a word that we use seeing into spn\ng 2004 ulation is able to foster a relationship where too lightly. If a person can assume that physical interaction is unthinkable. I after dating you they can automatically While mid-terms are upon us and it seems as if we can't possibly understand that most of us are horrnonally make the transition to cross-over friend, driven people, but why is it so difficult not then either they don't understand the mean- survive the two weeks until spring break, Miss Diamond is here to offer some (mainly) positive words of wisdom. Remember Approximately one percent of the population is able that the library is in alignment with Mars, making it an excel- lent place to study or pursue other ... activities. Miss Diamond to foster a relationship where physical interaction is also recommends the Funston Cafe, the Grand Reading Room, unthinkable. the Head Lounge, and the stairs: third flight, fifth step. to direct these tendencies onto our friends? ing of friendship, or the sex was really bad. Why can't we accept that just because Although "friendcest" is typically a bad another person has a "below-the-belt idea, this time it enabled us to get some- region" compatible to ours that they are not thing out of our systems that had either to be looked at as a potential suitor? Why been tainting our relationship, or making AaUAfUUS LEO do we undervalue our our relationship worthwhile. That friendships so much that remains to be seen. At least I OANUAIW 20 - Pe&ft_uAfi.y 18 OULV 23 - AUGUST 22 we can't separate peo- was able to learn more about This is the dawning of the Age of B>e on the Lookout for a dangerous profes- ple into their respective him from our shared Aquarius. You v/ill Icicle some serious butt sor. l_eo. &y day they may seem inteLLec- camps of "platonic" and morning. For instance, I this week, so don't fret oVer your exams. tual, even joViaL but professors do most of "trashy novel"? did not know that he Your social Life Looks premising as v/eLL their grading at night And With a fuLL moon The person I have was so religious. After I because a new foray into the Wilderness- approaching. Wild personality abnormaLi- freshly divorced myself discovered his neck and knoWn as CJYeek Life will yieLd some prem- ties could seriousLy affect your academic from told me two weeks ears, he uttered a long ising resuLts. career. after our tryst had ended, series of "Oh God, Oh Lucky Word: poLyphiLoprogenitive. Lucky Word: exacerbate that he wants to be my new God's." While I'm not inclined to "one percent". He wants to be the one to invite God to join in my hook-ups, my PCSCES K/tcu&o friend felt the need to pray. However after- help me through my "intimacy issues" that PE&R_UAft-y 19 - MARCH 20 AUGUST 23 - SEPTEM&ER. 22 had afflicted our relationship. I know that wards, I felt the need to pray that he would his request to play this role in my life stems not tell his girlfriend that this happened, The celestial. Word is in. Pisces. You need As promised, your relationship with your more from his need to be deemed irnportant and that others would have the strength to to incorporate some WaLrus into your Life. roommate may be a Little strained this than from a real desire to maintain a friend- resist sexuality's Satanic force. Whether it's throwing a few sea urchins Week, but never fear. Schedule conflicts into your saLad at father, or spending your WiLL arise this Week, so you Will see little -Saturday night with a tuscuLar someone, . of each other. W/ith the help of a stiff one remember that you are the WaLrus. Coo- on friday night, everything Will be back to coo-ca-choo. normal by Spring break. Lucky Word: palpabLe Lucky Word: amnesty unnecessarily cold reality presented itself. As a lifelong New Englander, I should technically be used to ginormous blizzards MARCH 21- APR.IL. 19 SEPTEM&ER. 23 - OCTOCER- 22 Snow is very, very pretty. It's fluffy, and all that goes along with them, which I Are midterms getting you Alv|l It attacks, up trouble in your liouse of L^Ve, in the ±>o, 5corpio, avoid cLaaning your room, best sense of the Word. Nothing good can come of it. Lucky Word: effusive Lucky Word: Pecksniffian "Heroines and Harlots, Crowns and Crones" SAG(TTAfUUS The Music of Shakespeare's Women -OUNE 21 MOVEM&ER. 22 - OECEM&ER. 21 Soloist mezzo-soprano Pamela Dellal "oiiii Ok. C/emini. If you think you're too cooV for This is the Week to appLy some time-man- the Ensemble Chaconne to recreate tin- lusn. school think again. This Week you WiLL agement skills to your Very busy sched- vibrant music of Shakespeare's time. 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lechne and Hip-Hep Blend in ANTICIPATED PASSION album but probably have more benefited from its controversy. It was JOSHUA CERRETTI ARTS WRITER originally slated for a limited release but ARTS WRITER place in a thirteen-year old's poetry diary then serious music. It wouldn't surprise me A lot has been made of the controversy because of public demand it debuted in There was a time when to be a credible in the least if Cex was cashing in on thick- surrounding The Passion of the Christ, but over 3,000 theaters. Its total gross has hip-hop artist, one had to be an angry black glasses and bad breakups by imitating and it is not the first incendiary depiction of already exceeded $60 million, more than man with a long rap sheet; additionally, mocking it, but the critical praise that is Jesus on film. Martin Scorsese's The Last double the production figure. It also holds there was a time where if one wanted to be heaped on him by various underground Temptation of Christ, based on the novel by the distinction of having more pre-ticket a credible electronics artist, you had to be a music reviewers is disconcerting. Cex isn't Nikos Kazantzakis, was far more contro- sales than any other film in history. weird and inaccessible British dude with an bad, Maryland Mansions is a decent album, undefined gender. if hard to pin down, but the hype is exactly Over the past 10 years, starting unfor- that, hype. tunately with Vanilla Ice, hip-hop lias There really isn't much more to say spread to the suburbs and found plenty of about Maryland Mansions, but there is MCs and DJs (credible and gimmicky) to something to be said about Cex's brand of work their perspectives into rap music. indie, self-produced techno-hop; namely, Additionally, the spread of technology and how somebody is doing it right. computer music recording/fabrication has Englishman Mikey Skinner is the producer made it easy for anyone to make profes- and rapper for The Streets, and their 2002 sional-sounding beats. Enter Cex (pro- album Original Pirate Material hits the nounced 'sex'), 22-year old Baltimore res- nail on the head. Skinner creates fat (not phat) beats with the percussive power of a tank and deft swings that are repetitive, but in a good way. Without the vocals, it is straight-up British techno; with the vocals, it's the best out of England since Oasis (yes, Oasis was a good band and no the Darkness is not even in the top ten of great British bands). It takes a while to become accustomed to www.google.com The Streets; even so-called "dirty south" Gibson directs the cast in his controversial film The Passion of the Christ. rappers don't have accents, so the British versial. It was condemned by Christians The Passion of the Christ is Mel accent seems dangerously out of place. here and abroad and subjected to protests, Gibson's brainchild. The $25 million it Skinner, raps about eyery-day life, mostly . boycotts, and even, bpmb threats. The . cost to- make was entirely financed by him www.googie.com video games and smoking pot; but his public backlash was so severe that after being denied by major studios Cover for Cex's latest album. sharp-wit elevates Original Pirate Blockbuster refused to carry it. The ident Ryan Kidwett, who channels a com- Material above dumbed-down stoner fare Passion of the Christ, on the other hand, see PASSION on page 18 bination of indie-geekiness and chest- like Dude, Where's my Car? to the point pumping hip-hop bravado in his latest where you don't flinch to hear Skinner rap album Maryland Mansions. "I like to get deep sometimes/ and think Cex wanders through many genres in about Einstein/ And Carl Jung/ And old the albums 25 minutes; all of it is beat-driv- Kung Fu movies I like to see." : en but a variety of computer-produced Listening to The Streets is kind of like tjsfi noises combine with real instruments and The Ives Quartet odd vocal effects to seemingly create eight Tuesday, Mar. 2 at 8 p.m. different bands in eight different tracks. Hamlin Had This is, at once Cex's strength and weak- Returning for their sixth Trinity engagement, this renowned string quartet will ness. be performing Beethoven's Quartet in A Major, Op 18, No. 5; Albert Sammons' Sometimes it just seems like he is fak- Phantasy Quartet in B Major (1915), and Alexander Borodin's Quartet No. 1 in A ing, though it's hard to tell if his shoe-gaz- Major. A presentation of the AAC Guest Artist Series. ing or his self-promotion is the forced part. New Dance At certain parts of the album, notably the Friday, Mar. 5 at 8 p.m. melancholy "Take Pills," it starts to seem Austin Arts Center, Goodwin Theater like Cex is really opening up some deep Original dances by Trinity's most talented student choreographers will be fea- and dark parts of himself, but he often laps- tured in a choreography showcase that also includes the Judy Dworin Dance es into the tired path of toasting to himself Ensemble's clever and poignant "My Body, My Body," and an original work by fac- and'his skills. ulty member and Trinity alum Christina Tsoules '98. The mood of Maryland Mansions is definitely sad, with many tracks enhanced www.google.com Seabury 19 Theater: New Work Series with faint, haunting strings and soft guitars Original Pirate Material album cover. Monday, Mar. 8 at 8 p.m. Check listings for another earlier showtime. picking minor chords layered under the Seabury Hall, Studio 19,3rd floor mid-tempo beats. The big exception to the Trainspotting, only with a college degree A play that won the 2003 George C. Witlock Award for best one-act play written serious and insecure side of Cex is the sec- and marijuana the drug of choice instead of by a Trinity Student will be performed under the direction of Theatre/Dance major, ond track; "Stop Eating." It is the most heroin. Though generally relying on wry Scott Troost, featuring a number of talented student performers. Philosophically straightforward hip-hop song on the album observations instead of serious societal minded, but undeniably interesting, this work is not to be missed! •SffS with the infectious hook of "food is dis- study, there is a vein of politics in The gusting/ it's what they make s*** from/ Streets. Mikey Skinner has some issues David Krakauer's Klezmer Madness! you're vomiting backwards." I think there with the society he lives in, but he is an Thursday, April 8 at 8 p.m. may have been some point in the song, average guy, so he raps about it like an Location to be determined between his senseless talk of food and self- average guy. It's refreshing to hear hip-hop Internationally acclaimed clarinetist David Krakaeur redefines the notion of a congratulatory babbling about being an that is down-to-Earth and politics that concert artist. Known for his mastery of myriad styles including classical chamber artist, but whatever the point is, I haven't aren't rooted in pretention. music, Eastern European klezrner music, the avant-garde, rock and jazz, Krakauer lies way beyond "cross-over." He is a natural storyteller who has long dazzled col- discovered it yet (I'll keep everybody So go pick upOriginal Pirate Material, leagues and the public with his ability to shift and meld musical gears. Krakauer is updated). and if you really like it, you will probably in demand worldwide as a guest soloist with the finest chamber music groups. ; Though it doesn' t hit you at first, due to also enjoy Cex's. Maryland Mansions, but Recent collaborations have included the Tokyo String Quartet, the Eroica Trio, the the more serious sound of the other tracks, the blend of indie, hip-hop, and techno that Kronos Quartet, the Lark Quartet, the Mendelssohn String Quartet and the Empire these artists stab at isn't for everybody and the point always seems the same with Cex: Brass Quintet. muddled. Track names like "Drive off a sometimes is getting more credit than it Mountain," "Take Pills," and "Kill Me," deserves simply because it thinks it austinarts.org seem more like a how-to on suicide then a deserves credit. MARCH 1, 2004 - THE TRINITY TRIPOD ARTS PAGE 17 Balseros Depicts Struggles of Cuban Immigrants and presenting an epilogue that Bay for a period of time, and oth- the couple that comes to Granby to be in America. The most MELISSA KOTULSKI shows their progress up through ers wait a couple years to come is enamored with the electronic notable example occurred when ARTS CONTRIBUTOR 2001, each refugee had his or her with a visa. Bosch and. devices they encounter. This one rafter—who later became an Bakeros presents a distinc- dream of what it means to come Domenech end their film with a tive, in-depth look at the lives of to America fulfilled, deferred, synopsis of what happens to these Cuban immigrants, providing a distorted, or derailed. particular Cuba-to-America panoramic of what it means to be For the refugees, Miami was refugees. a Cuban refugee from August only the gateway, as each lived in Each had to deal with the dis- 1994 until 2001. places like Granby, Conn., orientation that goes along with With an intriguing mix of sto- Nebraska, Arizona, and New coming to a new country: lan- guage barriers, finding a job that fits their skills, and understanding how to maneuver the bureaucracy of citizenship. In the end, only the father seems to have accom- plished his dream. While at first glance, Balseros might be considered a documen- tary that support the capitalistic dream of coming to the United Cuban immigrants travel to America in Balseros. States, the realities seem to ruin becomes immediately evident evangelical preacher—responded many of the characters' dreams. with the women's almost hysteri- to the question of what drew him They soon begin to realize they cal reaction to the escalator at the to come to the U.S. He stated, are living in a country whose airport. Her laughing-glea con- quite certainly, that he dreamt of world is just as competitive as the tinued with her introduction to an having "a car, a house, and a day they boarded those unstable apartment that housed modern woman." This is immediately • www.google.com boats in Havana. devices like a refrigerator. followed by a musical phrase Balseros poster depicts immigrants travelling to America. Two stories depict people Perhaps the weakest point of using the same words, that rytelling through its music and York City. Among those they fol- who are destroyed by their lust. the film comes from the mixed becomes the central theme cinematography, this real-life lowed were a prostitute who The couple that moved to Granby messages of the musical score, throughout the film. film presents the viewer with the dreamed of the stability of was broken up by infidelity. The which was created by Lucretia, a Balseros provides the movie- realization that the experience of America, a father whose humble other instance of destruction Cuban singer and composer. goer with a realistic and holistic each immigrant depends in part goal was to reunite with his wife occurred when the Afro-Cuban Without the knowledge that look at the refugee experience on the individuals' aspirations. and daughter, and an Afro-Cuban sculptor was charged with the music was created for the film from Cuba during a particular Balseros followed seven sculptor who wanted to become assaulting a girlfriend, that turned by Lucretia, excepting the one political moment. As a bridge lives, during the frantic 14 days famous for his craft. into a power-play between a citi- scene that depicts a pro-Castro between the U.S. and Cuba, this when 50,000 Cubans, pawns in a During those fateful days in zen and a resident. rock concert, one might consider documentary is worth a look from Clinton-Castro standoff, rushed August, each fought for a space The Balseros experiences that the music was one of the a variety of audiences: the regu- to make it from the shores of on one of the many makeshift were both complemented with forces manipulating the immi- lar filmgoer, the political activist, Havana to those in Miami. boats. Some make it immediate- and bridged by technology and grants to come to the States to ful- the college student, and the immi- Pausing on their stories in 1996 ly, others are held at Guantanamo mechanical devices. For instance, fill their dream of what it means grant.

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y^!y>frT^!y^y!yVy*!lvTy^.y:.y^ PAGE 18 ARTS THE TRINITY TRIPOD - MARCH 2, 2004 16 A \/WE.NT TR.#MP continued from page 16 (James Caviezel), although themselves. However, he even- superfluous. ion of Jesus Christ is shown in because of its supposed implica- Caviezel is virtually unrecogniz- tually decided to include subti- The Passion of the Christ explicit and harrowing detail. tion that Jews were collectively able under his make-up. The tles. The notion of a foreign lan- details the final hours of Jesus' He is visibly beaten, scourged, responsible for Jesus' death. actors either speak in Latin or guage film without subtitles life and, as a result, we learn little and nailed to a cross; nothing is Before production, the idea of Aramaic, Jesus' native language. appears strange, but in the case of of his past. The major events in left to the imagination. If graph- an accurate depiction of the life Before the film was released it The Passion of the Christ it is not his life, Palm Sunday, the Sermon ic violence offends you avoid this and death of Christ percolated in was Gibson's intent to show the unreasonable. So much of the on the Mount, and the Last movie. Gibson's mind for years. As a film without subtitles; he wanted movie is conveyed through Supper, are shown through flash- For everyone else, I urge you man of great faith, he wanted to the performances to speak for images that words almost seem backs. Gibson's use of flashbacks to see the film. It is a well-craft- share the story he loves in the lan- and other generic techniques, ed and well-told visceral account guage he knows best: film. namely slow motion, is risky; of the last hours of a man's life Gibson could not manifest his i they have been done to death and and the effect he had on the peo- vision onscreen without help. So, (fail to produce the same effect ple around him. It is drama and he surrounded himself with a vet- they once did. tragedy at its best and should eran production team: cine- I But, because of Gibson's have a deep impact on people of matographer Caleb Deschanel, jpatience and John Wright's judi- any or no particular faith. film editor John Wright, costume jcious editing, the effects come What makes The Passion of the designer Maurizio Millenotti, and jacross beautifully. The slow Christ so powerful is not the reli- production designer Francesco motion reinforces the gravity of gious fervor of Jesus himself, but Frigeri. each scene and the flashbacks the passion of Mel Gibson, who He also cast a large number of serve to contrast the brutality of puts everything he has, his Italian actors to play the parts. the present with the serenity of money, his time, his faith, and, The two most familiar faces the past. Brutality is a major above all, his love, into every belong to Mary Magdalene www.googiLv.oni theme in The Passion of the frame of his movie; this is a great (Monica Bellucci) and Jesus James Caviezel stars as Jesus in The Passion of the Christ. Christ. The torture and crucifix- personal victory for him.

GREG POUN blood here and there. I'm talking the vagina with a cross, that's us truly know what certain acts TV and the rest of the media. ARTS EDITOR about painting and performance stylized. Is the distinction clear would ever look like in realiza- This then begs the question of Blood is truly an amazing art. Everybody and their mother now, at least mildly so? In Texas tion? It's not a secret. The whether the individuals even substance. Just think about it: is trying to slit their wrists onto Ckainsaw Massacre, when answer is no. Most of us have making bloody scenes ' in red blood cells, white blood cells, canvases ever since Jackson Leatherface hangs one of the girls never seen a bullet wound, a wolf Hollywood know what such an and the plasma, not to mention Pollock got some blood on one by a meat hook through her back bite, or a fresh victim of a land- event would look like in reality. the volumes of water mixed in. and sold it. and then proceeds to bludgeon mine. Nonetheless, by the time most do That's great stuff. I know I He peed on his canvases too, her to death: they want you to I'll also venture to say (I'm see terrible scenes of gore in real always get excited whenever I but you don't see anybody doing think that that's realistic, but it's going out on a limb here) that life they are already desensitized, think about blood. I'm getting that, except for Piss Christ, and stylized. that's a good thing. Nonetheless, due to all of the blood they've excited right now. However, it's that hardly counts. And don't get Although, it's interesting to we have an idea, a conception of seen, whether stylized or not, in not the physical nature of the liq- me started on performance, art: think about why we perceive cer- what such things should look like,: the media. Just something to puz- uid 'that's the best-party-it's the' People hanging bloody rags on tain displays of film'blood to be However, this conception comes zle over next time you're watch- social, psychological, and most of hooks and suspending them stylized or realistic, do most of directly from experience of films, ing TV. all, theatrical implications of the above the audience, others just substance. sticking themselves on stage with Vn Chien Andalou and L'Age D'Or Mar. 1-2 . 7:30 p.m. • ' •. . Now, when it comes to art and all kinds of sharp objects from (France/Spain) Don't miss the chance to see new prints of two masterpieces of surre- blood, my mind inevitably works alism by Luis Bunuel and Salvador Dali! UN CHIEN ANDALOU-Discomaged by film's its way over to horror films. subservience to the surface reality of life, Bunuel and Dali collaborated on a short movie However, staving my desire to so entirely made up of outrageous images from their dreams. L'AGE D'OR-Foi a film to be quickly go down that road, I will banned in Paris for over 40 years is proof of it's brilliant assault on middle class morality. Bunuel's provocative second film champions sexuality against the forces that would keep instead turn to more classical uses it contained, as a man and a woman who want to make love are prevented by family, of the substance. Particularly, church and the conventions of the bourgeoisie, www.kino.com. 77 min. umm, Shakespeare; .everybody knows Shakespeare, right? La Ley De Herodes (Herod's Law) Mar. 3 . ? To spice up fights at the 7:30 p.m. . , : , ' , ; (Mexico 2000) A naive functionary is pleased to be handed the plum job as mayor in Globe Theatre actors used to keep a remote Mexican village, with instructions to bring "Modernity, Peace and Progress" to :bags of leftover pieces of differ- its inhabitants. The bubble bursts, however, when he learns that his predecessors have ent animals under their arm, so been lynched. There is a nod to Sam Peckinpah in the haunting shots of the desert, and the when they got stabbed on stage, The demon from The Exorcist. casting of Isele Vega as the madam of the local brothel. A satire of political corruption and the bag would be pierced and a . nails to carrots. It used to be Mexico's long-ruling Partido Revolucionario Institucional, that was given credit for help- ing to overturn the party in the last election. 123 min. hodgepodge of strange and excit- edgy, now it's just a health viola- ing organs would come pouring tion. People don't go to the East Millenium Actress Mar. 4-6 out. That probably would have Village to see people cut them- 4-5 at 7:30 p.m. and 6 at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. been fun to witness. Hold on, let selves anymore (they go to see (Japan 2003) Thanks to Spirited Away, audiences of all ages have discovered the visu- people get naked and eat an entire al beauty and unique ethos of Japanese anime. The second film of Satoshi Kon, dubbed turkey). "anime's David Lynch," is an incredible story of an aging film star named Chiyoko Fujiwara, and the documentary crew who take her on a journey through the past. The mag- When it comes to film, how- ical images, without the help of 3D computer animation, sweep us into the world of ever, there is actually a lot to say. Chiyoko's famous roles as a geisha, a warrior and a princess. "To watch Millennium First you have to figure out Actress is to witness one cinematic medium celebrating another, an expression of movie whether your discussing stylized love that is wonderfully eccentric and deeply affecting." A.O. Scott, NY Times, www.mil- lenniumactress-themovie.com. 87 min. blood, or "realistic" blood. I think a paradigmatic example of 21 Grams Mar. 5-6 stylized blood would be in Evil 9:30 Dead 2, when the lead character, (US/Mexico 2003) The second film by Mexico's Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, like his Ash, gets soaked with blood highly acclaimed Amores Perms, brings together three intersecting stories brought togeth- because it sprays out at Mm at er by tragedy. Expertly moving back and forth through time, we meet three main charac- high-pressure, from, a wall, just ters: Sean Penn as a terminally ill professor, Benicio Del Toro as a born-again ex-convict, and Naomi Watts as a recovering addict with two daughters. A virtuosic puzzle and morel after he shot his own hand which 21 Grams is loaded with ideas about interconnectedness, loss and fate. 125 min. was hiding behind the wall. If www.oinema.gothic.ru this doesn't make sense to you, Devil Music: Big Stakes Mar 7 An amazing cult classic. it's okay; just go rent Evil Dead 2. 2:00 p.m. (1922) Everyone who saw the band The Devil Music Experience play a live original me just muse' over that for a On the other side of the coin, "realistic" blood is what you see performance accompanying The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari at Cinestudio is still talking about moment. their incredible mix of music and images. The Boston-based DME (Brandon Wood, Jonah In more modem times, blood when you watch Full Metal Rapino and Tim Nylander) returns with a new score for a rarely seen silent western com- is really just overused. Not in Jacket, or American History X. edy, Big Stakes. J.R. stars as a Texas gentleman who loves and loses a Mexican senorita^ film. Film could (in my humble If you're curious, in The Exorcist, returning home just in time to save his old flame from the clutches of the KICK. 83 min. opinion) use a little bit more when the little girl stabs herself in cinestudio.org MARCH 1, 2004 - THE TRINITY TRIPOD ARTS PAGE 19 Tiper encing, STELLA KIM another album, Wander This World, which certainly glad that Lang decided to play time playing too. He was so natural in also went platinum, and involved collabo- there. being on stage and interacting with the ARTS WRITER ration with many artists, in addition to win- I was amazed from the beginning to the audience, you would think he was bom I remember when Jonny Lang released ning a Grammy nomination. Then he went end of the show. I expected him to be a there. his debut album seven years ago. He was on a hiatus and disappeared from the So with all the compliments aside, let something of a novelty. He was a 16 year- world's eye. us talk about the band and the songs for a old blues guitarist with long blonde locks Four years later, he came back with his moment. The band was awesome as well, and model good looks. However, it was his aptly titled album, Long Time Coming. He save the bassist, whom I felt was not on par talent, not his looks, that was his best asset. not only wrote or co-wrote all of the songs with the band. He was also given a fair It was unusual to see a 16-year-old (save one), but he co-produced the album amount of solo time, but that did not dis- blues guitarist to begin with. If you saw his as well. I know Britney Spears and Avril tract from the overall quality of the band. pictures in a magazine, you would think he Lavign co-write songs too, but let us forget They were perfectly in tune with Lang. It belonged in one of those boy bands. Who about non-musicians who cannot sing or was evident that they had spent a lot of knows what interested a 13-year-old boy to play any instrument for a moment and talk time.rehearsing until they almost breathed pick up a guitar, but Jonny Lang at that ten- about some real musicians. together. So Lang has been touring around the Songs were a wonderful blend of blues country to support the latest album. I rock'n'roll, and Motown. I particularly checked his tour dates on Pollstar and saw loved "If We Try," "Sign On The Door" that he was playing Starland Ballroom iri and "Lie To Me." He did a great cover of Sayerville, N.J. on Valentine's Day. I M P . Kim "Living For The City," a Stevie Wonder thought it would be a good way to spend Lang rocks out in Sayerville, N.J. original, as well. I would have liked it bet- Valentine's Day, and my boyfriend, who great guitarist, and of course he was, but I ter if he played less slow-tempo songs, but loves blues, agreed. So off we went. really did not expect him to be a great it was Valentine's day, and there were many I check Pollstar regularly to see what singer, which he was also. The boy has got couples in attendance that I saw dancing to bands are playing in the tri-state area, and I some pipes. Maybe even those of a blues those slow-tempo ballads. had seen some awesome shows scheduled veteran already at age 23. Buddy Guy did I will summarize nicely in case any- at Starland Ballroom, which is about 45 not call him "the future of blues" for noth- body did not get the point: Jonny Lang is minutes from Manhattan. Not bad. So I ing. He looked like he was having a good the future of blues and rock'n'roll. knew I would love to go see a show there, since lots of bands skip Connecticut as a whole, and New York shows are a pain to Between Bersftwln and Mozart get into. I have to say Starland Ballroom is a really cool place to see a show and urge all Stella Kim N.J. residents to see a show there when you Lang played guitar since the age of 13. are home. Not only can you see the stage continued from page 1 three-time, for example. When "Rhapsody der age did, and he recorded an album, Lie from everywhere, but you can also smoke -ized page-turner was required because the in Blue" premiered in 1924 jazz critics said To Me, three years later. inside the venue as well. The staff is nice, sheet music kept all four hands too occu- it wasn't really jazz (for lack of improvisa- Lie To Me went platinum, and he and the vibe is pretty laid back and cool in pied! tion), and traditional critics faulted its lack instantly became famous as a guitar prodi- general. It is sort of like what The Roseland After a brief intermission, musicians of classical structure. Audiences at the gy. Over the next few years, Lang created Ballroom in New York used to be. I was entered the hall and began to tune up their time, however, just like the audience at instruments. During the cacophony that; Hamlin this ..weekend;r adored it. precedes orchestral performances, one It was interesting to hear the Gershwin ERASMUS PRIZE could occasionally hear the clarinet player piece back to back with some classical practicing the seductive wail that opens the composers, particularly Mozart and IN THE HUMANITIES piece, to the delight of the crowd. Debussy. Hearing Mozart's Sonata with Professor Moshell took on the role of con- the blues on ray mind, I picked up on some

COMPETITION OPEN TO ... one could occasionally hear the clarinet player ALL JUNIORS AND SENIORS practicing the seductive wail that opens the piece, to the delight of the crowd.

PRIZE: $i,ooo ductor while Naomi Amos remained at the -instances of blue notes and syncopation piano to perform numerous and talented that I never would have expected to find in piano solos scattered throughout the piece. a piece from 1772. I'm not a music schol- Then it was time for Gershwin. The ar, and I may be completely wrong in my arrangement played was the original by observations, but there was something eeri- Ferde Grof6, who orchestrated the compo- ly modern about Mozart's piece that I was sition for Gershwin and the Paul Whiteman surprised by. The Erasmus Prize in the Humanities is band in 1924. In writing the piece, Gershwin's name is almost synony- awarded annually to the Junior or Senior Gershwin confined his composition to the mous with Tin-Pan Alley, the group of New piano, and let Grof6 handle the orchestra- York music producers, mostly Jewish, who judged to have written the best essay in the tion. Together, the two were able to create took hold of the American popular music Humanities after completion of the I one of the most revered pieces of American scene in the early part of last century. Tin- popular music all in less than three weeks Pan Alley composers were known for their Sophomore year. i time. standardization of American musical cul- It's hard to describe to those who have ture, as well as for their ability to infuse the The submission can be in the form of an never heard it, but "Rhapsody in Blue" is. feel and rhythms of 'black music,'jazz and essay written for a course, or adapted from ... there was something eerily modern about course-work, or one specially written for Mozart's piece that I was suprprised by. the competition. very much a collage of different themes, ragtime, into a product that was marketable Questions? Email to including a couple that you may have heard to all Americans. at one point in an ad for an airline compa- Gershwin can also be thought of as one [email protected] ny. The piece makes use of 'blue notes' of the first 'modern' musicians, as he was (the flatted third and seventh of the major one of the first to make a living by selling scale), to get a distinctive blues sound, as phonograph records (a new technology at All submissions (three copies) to the office well as grace notes that give the piano a the time). of Modern Languages and Literature slurring sound. , . Those who were not able to attend last (Seabury 45) by no later than 3 p.m., Gershwin, who wrote the piece at the weeks show missed a truly unique opportu- age 01,25, also plays with rhythms, having nity to hear not only some great classical

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Want to sell furniture or appliances from your dorm room? Job offerings? Include Raiders of the Lost Ark, Harry Potter and the your ad in our expanded classified section for just 30 cents a word. E-mail inquiries to *». Sorcerer's Stone, and more! -* [email protected] \ 8 p.m., Mar. 6 ____f MARCH 2, 2004 - THE TRINITY TRIPOD SPORTS PAGE 21 Women's Lacrosse Earns NCAA Bid continued from page 24 the second half - they did not son, but stumbled with two losses the game and never led by less score until 14:35 left in the game. in its lust three regular season Gets Ready to Play than eight points after the opening This basket, however, ignited a games on the road, by a total of few minutes. Halas shot three for 22-7 run over the Bantams and four points. These disappointing ERIN BARCLAY NESCAC finals in the first round seven from three-point land to gave Amherst a 60-43 lead with losses, along with the loss to SPORTS WRITER against Williams. For 2004, the lead four other teammates in dou- just under eight minutes left to Amherst in the NESCAC tourna- In the NESCAC, a division teams' goal is to make it to the ble figures scoring. play. The Jeffs seemed to have the ment, forced Trinity to wait for an described by Kara Tiemey as Final Four in the conference - Robert Taylor '07 came off game in hand when Rhoten at-large bid to the NCAA "ridiculously competitive," one round further than they got the bench to score 14 points and fouled out with over five minutes Championship Tournament. Trinity's women's lacrosse is still last year. junior Craig Coupe had 13 points left to play, and Amherst up by 16 Rhoten said, "After the loss, a force to be reckoned with. "The NESCAC is the pre- and seven rebounds. points. Foul trouble hurt the Jeffs all I could think about was getting Tierney, coach of the miere D3 women's lacrosse con- "I was glad that we got that as well, as three players fouled a second chance. We have the women's team, is hopeful for the ference," Tierney said. The win against Tufts because it was out in the final minutes. ability to do some damage and we 2004 season, despite the stiff team's goal is an impressive one. vital for any NCAA hopes," Trinity was able to get within can beat anyone, any day." The competition from other NESCAC Still, Tierney believes her Coupe said. four points in the final minute of team anxiously waited for the rivals. Six of the top 20 Division team can do it this year. The "It was a crucial point in our the game, 80-76, but this was as news on Sunday night and found III lacrosse teams in the nation defense is particularly seasoned; season," added • guard Jesse close as the Bantams would get. out at 10:30 p.m. that they had in are in the NESCAC, including four of the five seniors on the Farrell '05. "We had just lost to The Jeffs were solid from the free fact, earned a bid. Trinity, which is currently ranked team play defense, including Hunter and we needed to come throw line and were able to hold "We all met at the basketball 17th. Last year, Trinity finished Xandra "X" Benjamin, the team's back strong and we did exactly on for the victory. house and waited for the phone 16th in the nation, but rose as goalie. Also on defense is senior that." "We came out with a lot of call together," said Farrell. high as 12th in the rankings. captain Becca Sullivan, who, The Bantams fell short to energy but our guys got into foul "When we got the news, every- They were knocked out of the after being named to the All- Amherst in the quarterfinals this trouble and we had to adjust," one went crazy!" past Saturday at the NESCAC said Farrell. "In the second half Trinity will be hosting Lasell tournament. The Bantams played our defense broke down but we College in Newton, Mass, for the well early in the game as they made a late run and almost tied up first round of the NCAA Division held the Jeffs to only four points the game." III tournament this Thursday at 7 in the first four minutes. Halas Rhoten led his team with 20 p.m. scored seven consecutive points points and seven rebounds while "We are so excited to play in to give Trinity a 13-4 lead. Halas finished with 15 points. front of a home crowd," Farrell However, Amherst battled Coupe and Pat Hasiuk '07 each said. "All year it has been our back and took their first lead of added 11 points. "The strong goal to make it to the NCAA tour- the game off of a free throw with comeback we had was encourag- nament, and we are finally here just over seven minutes remain- ing," said Coupe. and ready to make some noise!" ing in the first half. Amherst Farrell stated, "In the end we Coupe added, "It's the best drained a three with two seconds knew we played our hearts out feeling right now because every- left in the half to give the Jeffs a and just didn't come out with the one starts on a clean slate and we four point lead, 35-31, at the win." know that if we play to our poten- break. Trinity won 19 out of its first tial, we can beat anyone in the Ben Swig Amherst again started slow in 20 games during the regular sea- country." Women's lacrosse is getting ready for the season. Hockey Beats Amherst, Moves on in NESCAC continued from page 24 NESCAC, and its 30.4 power play percent- made this team practically unbeatable. The age - second in the nation. first person to look at is Kisielius. With his The NESCAC tournament continues second straight shutout, he has put together next weekend, at No. 1 seeded Middlebury. a 137-minute scoreless streak. The Bantams face off against No. 4 seeded Beyond the net, it has also been the Colby, Saturday afternoon, Mar. 6, and remarkable" play of the defensemen and should they win, will play for the NESCAC rugged work of the team in general, which Championship Sunday. If the Bantams are has helped make Kisielius' job easier. Look able to ride their hot streak to victory .this no further for evidence than the number of weekend, they will then play in the NCAA shots taken by opponents in the past two Division IH tournament. All told, they are games: 30 by Amherst, and only 18 by potentially five games away from an Conn. College. NCAA championship. And with the way A few other numbers from the season they're playing, anything can happen. that credit the team's success are its 2.54 Says Finch, "If we play our game, we goals per game allowed, - second in the can beat any team in the league.'.'

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Ben Swig Stephen Labrie battles for the puck against Amherst PAGE 22 SPORTS THE TRINITY TRIPOD - MARCH 2, 2004 W. Lacrosse Looks For Women's Squash Earns Promising Spring Season Second Place CSA Title continued from page 21 me. I love getting to know different styles CLIFF SCHROFF Trinity's number two player, Lynn NESCAC first team and the All-New of play that will improve my game. SPORTS WRITER' Leong '05, battled hard only to lose in 5 to England second team last year, has the Getting to know so many new faces who The 2003-2004 Trinity College Yale's Amy Gross. Leong, who was bat- most honors of the team's defenders. The share the same love for lacrosse that I do is women's squash team finished second in tling illness all weekend, jumped out to a 2- sole senior attacker, Betsey Walsh, is also overwhelming." the National Champinships at Yale this 0 lead, but couldn't quite close out the expected to have a great year with the team. However, it isn't just the freshman that weekend. match. The seniors aren't the only ones with are going to shine this season. "The team The team played well in one of the Likewise, the Bantam number three talent. Attacker Bea Gratry, '05, was the has talent on offense, defense, and mid- most tightly contested matches of the sea- Vaidehi Reddy dropped her contest in an conference rookie of the year her freshman field. The beauty of this team is their great son, but the Bantams dropped their second extremely well played match by both play- year and Trinity's leading scorer last year. parity. From top to bottom there are a lot decision of the season to Yale, 5-4. In pick- ers. To seal the win for the Bulldog's, Yale Tracy Nesbit, 05, also an attacker, is cap- of outstanding players," Tierney said. ing up their second victory of the season defeated Trinity's seven and eight spots tain of the basketball team and is currently "We're getting to know each other's nursing an injury, but is expected to return style of play better and better day in and Trinity brought home the first, fourth, fifth and sixth to full strength in time for the season. day out and the improvement I've seen in Over half of the 2004 lacrosse team is the past two weeks has been incredible. spots with senior co-captain Amina Helal leading the made up of first-years and sophomores. This makes me so psyched to see how far way by winning her decision 3 games to none. Tierney isn't worried about this, though. our talent takes us," Malinowski added. "For the younger players fo play up with The women's lacrosse team has already the upperclassmen requires poise and con- had two scrimmages against Wesleyan and over the Bants, the Yale women also picked three games to one, by getting by sopho- fidence ^ that they are absolutely capable Stonehill, and the entire team was pleased up their first Howe national championship more Margot Kearney and freshman of," she said. with the games and their team's. They will trophy since 1992, Siobhan Knight, respectively. The class of 2007 brought in seven travel to Florida for Spring Break, play The Bantam women went down fight- In the end, the Bants came very close to players. All are expected to do very well, three games there, and then return to a ing hard; barely giving the Yale women the winning their third straight National especially Gabby Geier and Linda string of NESCAC contests immediately opportunity they needed to squeak out the Championship. Despite the loss, the team is Malinowski, as well as Katie McNerney, after. Their first game at home is against victory. proud of their accomplishments over the who is pushing senior goalie Benjamin. NESCAC rival Amherst Wednesday, Mar. Down four matches to three there was season, and are looking forward to doing "This team is the deepest team I've 31 at 5:30 p.m. an enormous crowd gathered at court 10 of well at the Individuals this upcoming ever coached, and the freshmen are a really "We have a great set of returners and the Brady Squash center to watch Trinity weekend. As Kearney put it, " It was as solid class. Probably the best class I've the first year players are very strong and freshman Fernanda Rocha play what turned close a match as it could be. It was a disap- - brought into Trinity," Tierney said. will contribute a lot to the team. The chem- out to be the deciding match against Yale pointing loss, but I was proud to be a part Malinowski is especially excited about istry is really great and it should be a fun freshman Kate Rapisarda at the number of it. It is always tough to lose, but the Yale the prospects of the team this year. "Being and competitive season," said senior cap- tain Alice Robinson. with a whole new team this season excites The Bantam squad will return seven of our top nine for next year's season, however the loss of seniors Upcoming Events; Amina Helal and Pam Saunders will be deeply felt.

seven spot. The match was excruciatingly team deserves a lot of credit." Men's Basketball vs. Lasell on Wednesday close as Fernanda lost the decision in five The Bantam squad will return seven of y. 3/3/04 (8-10,9-6,9-1,6-9,9-5). our top nine for next year's season, \x>ym- Trinity brought home the first, fourth, er the loss of seniors Amina Helal and Pam Men's Hockey @ Middlebury on Saturday 3/7/04 fifth and sixth spots with senior co-captain Saunders will be deeply felt. The two have Amina Helal leading the way by winning had an extremely impressive career here at her decision 3 games to none. Helal, who is . Trinity and will be missed by all both on Men's Squash @ NISRA Singles Nationals, St. once again one of the nation's best players, and off the court. Lawrence on Friday 3/6/04 avenged her only two losses of the season Even though they fell short of their ulti- to Yale number one Michell Quibell. Senior * mate goal, the Trinity Women's Squash Women's Squash @ CSA Singles, St. Lawrence co-captain Pam Saunders, Maria Restrepo team should be applauded on an impressive on Thursday 3/5/04 '06, and Larissa Stephenson '06 all fol- season and an impressive run. I have a feel- lowed Helal's example and won their ing that the Bantam's reign at the top of the matches in only three games. squash world is far from over. Men's and Women's Indoor Track @ ECAC Championships, Bowdoin on Friday 3/6/04 2 Wrestling @ Dill Championships, Dubuque on Thursday 3/5/04

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Women's Softball @ Fort Meyers, FL, vs. St. Joseph's (N.Y.) on Sunday 3/14/04

Chuck Pratt Vaidehi. (teddy during her match against YaS*. MARCH 2. 2004 - THE TRINITY TRIPOD SPORTS PAGE 23 Swim Team Finishes Season Ranked Eighth 27.12 to take sixth place. This was over a time of 10:00:02. He was followed by and Spurrier followed him in 14th. In the CHRIS MOORE second and a half faster than his pre-meet freshmen Jeff Yoshida and Alex Spurrier in 200-yard backstroke, Anderson finished SPORTS WRITER seedtime of 28.89, a huge improvement. 14th and 19th, respectively. strong in 18th place and four and a half sec- Friday, Feb. 27, the Trinity men's Then, in the 500-yard freestyle, In the 100-yard butterfly, Andrew Fink onds ahead of his seedtime. He was fol- swimming team traveled to Bowdoin Christian Greer '06 took thirteen seconds '07 came in 19th place with a time of lowed by DeRosa in 19th and Butts in 24th. College in Brunswick, Maine for the off his seedtime to finish 22nd with a 55:62. In the 200-yard breaststroke, Lenihan NESCAC championships. The team head- 4:52:22. The 100-yard breaststroke followed, capped off a very strong freshman year ed into the weekend seeded 11th and fin- In the 50-yard backstroke, DeRosa was ished the meet in eighth place, just behind 14th with a 26.41, followed by Anderson in 'The team really came through at finals on Sunday." host Bowdoin and ahead of Colby, Bates, 15th and Butts in 23rd. All three took time and Connecticut College. off of their pre-meet seedtimes. Later on - Head Coach Kristen Noone Captain Matt DeRbsa '05 was very Friday, freshman Mike Lenihan finished pleased with how the team did, stating, 17th in the 200-yard individual medley "This year was an incredibly fast meet. We with a time of 2:00:02, and Leamon fin- and Rorer continued his strong perform- with a ninth place finish and a time of definitely have some of the fastest teams in ished 21st in the 50-yard freestyle with a ance at the Championships. He finished in 2:10:80. Rorer finished his Trinity College the nation for Division III, and to place time of 22:30. eighth place, setting a new college record swimming career with a 17th place finish. eighth was a huge accomplishment for us." The 400-yard relay medley team of with a time of 59.85 in the preliminaries, a Going into the final race of the week- He went on to explain, "We tailored our Anderson, Rorer, Lenihan, and Leamon full two seconds ahead of his seedtime. He end, the 400-yard freestyle relay, the last two weeks of practice to improve our capped off a very successful day earning was followed by Lenihan in ninth place. Bantams continued to battle with Bowdoin DeRosa finished 18th in the 100-yard back- College. stroke, followed by Anderson in 24th, and The team of Leamon, DeRosa, "I'm not really sure when it hit us that we did so in the 800-yard freestyle relay, the team of Lenihan, and Anderson put up a good fight, well." Yoshida, Greer, DeRosa, and Lenihan had a but fell just short of Bowdoin, finishing in very strong showing, finishing ninth with a 11th place with a time of 3:20:28. The - Mike Lenihan '07 time of 7:23:24, nearly thirty seconds faster event and the meet was won by Williams than their pre-meet seedtime. College. They were followed in the overall times [at the NESCAC Championships]. with an eighth place, shaving over eight As Lenihan explained, heading into standings by Amherst College and Tufts Everyone definitely was up for the meet. seconds off their seedtime and setting a Sunday one could really see how strong a University. We wanted to prove ourselves." new College record with a time of 3:37:34. team the Bantams were. Head coach Kristen Noone,. who was . They did prove themselves, shaving Winning the relay was Williams College, He said, "Saturday night, everyone was very pleased with the team's showing, said, second after second off of their qualifying followed by Amherst and Middlebury. exhausted and sick and we had to all pull "The team really came through at finals on times throughout the entire weekend. Saturday was yet another day of vast together to try and finish strong. We had to Sunday. Going into the last relay it was Friday began with the 200-yard improvements for the Bantams. In the 200- make sure everyone understood our goals. real close and we gave them a real good freestyle relay, where the first-year team of yard medley relay, DeRosa, Lenihan, I'm not really sure when it hit us that we race." Adam Leamon, Eric Butts, Andrew Evans Rorer, and Leamon came in 1 lth place with did so well." Since Rorer is the only Bantam swim- and Peter Anderson took 10th place, finish- a time of 1:40:20. Amherst College won Early Sunday, the Bantams were in mer graduating, Coach Noone is already ing two and a half seconds below their the event with a time of 1:33:10, followed position to finish very high in the stand- looking forward to next year. "Eighth qualifying time with a 1:29:52. Hamilton closely by Williams and Middlebury. ings, and they came through in the clutch. place is one of the best finishes we've had College won the event in 1:23.67. In the 1000-yard freestyle, Greer In the 1650-yard freestyle, Greer fin- in a long time," she said, "And with talent In the 50-yard breaststroke, Chris Rorer stepped up and finished ninth, taking over ished seventh with a time of 16:39:14. coming in next year, I expect us to move up '04 set a new college record with a time of 28 seconds off his seedtime to finish with a Yoshida followed with an 11th place finish, even farther."

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The team fin- tri-captain Michael Ferreira '04 ished the season a perfect 18-0, fell at the number two spot, so extending their winning streak to with only three matches left to a record shattering 108 consecu- play, the score was tied 3-3. tive matches. The next two matches to fin- The team played three match- ish were Yvain Badan '06 at num- es en route to winning this year's ber four, and Samper at number championship. The Bantams one. Samper lost at number one, destroyed an overmatched but Badan won an intense four- University of Pennsylvania team game battle. With only one match 9-0 in the quarterfinals, and then left on court, the teams were tied crushed a very solid Princeton Chuck Pratt at 4-4 and the final match would squad 8-1 in the semifinals. The The Trinity Gollege men's squash team narrowly beat Harvard for their sixth straight title. decide the National finals saw the Bants face off match, and several players gave The two teams met earlier in the that it seemed the team was about Championship. against a very talented and up only a single point. season, with Trinity prevailing 7- to go down three nothing, as This final match saw senior extremely inspired Harvard team. The semifinal match against 2. However, this time Harvard sophomore Jacques Swanepoel tri-captain Pat Malloy play In what will likely go down as Princeton was closer, but Trinity was determined to have a differ- was trailing two games to zero at Harvard freshman Jason one of the best Potter Cup finals showed why they are defending ent outcome, and for much of the the number nine spot. But in the DeLierre. The experience of the in history, Trinity outlasted champions, and ousted Princeton afternoon it seemed as if they match that saved the Bantams senior proved invaluable, and Harvard and took the 8-1. might pull it off. season, Swanepoel was able to Malloy won the match in four Championship with a 5-4 victory. The only loss for Trinity came The match started off with pull out an unbelievable 3-2 win. games. The match against University at the number one spot, where Trinity freshman Eduardo Pereira The victory not only gave the After the final point, the team of Pennsylvania was over quick- Bernardo Samper '05 lost to losing at the number six spot. team a much needed win, but stormed the court to celebrate ly. The Trinity team set the tone Yasser El Halaby in three Soon after this match ended, gave the Bants back their confi- their sixth title in as many years. for the weekend by crushing their extremely close games. Regardt Schonborn '05 lost at dence. Ferreira summed it up when he opponent 9-0. In fact, the team The final match against number three. What made matters Trinity freshman Shaun said, "It was another great season" did not drop a single game in the Harvard went right to the wire. much worse for the Bantams was Johnstone tied the score with a for the team, and for the College." Bantams Fall to Amherst M. Hockey Advances in Jeffs, Still Get NCAA Bid NESCAC Tournament CAT MAHER Amherst College was also 7-2 in the league A. PETER DACEY vying for control of a loose puck in front ol SPORTSWRITER but the Bantam's win over the Jeffs on Feb. SPORTS WRITER Amherst's net, junior forward Kevir The men's basketball team fell short to 7 gave Trinity the better seed. Williams On Saturday, the men's hockey team Hathaway got hold of it and punched it in Amherst in the semi-final round of the College will be the top seed after winning extended streaks, ended others, and in the With precious minutes ticking away in th< NESCAC tournament but found out the NESCAC tournament this past week- process exacted revenge on an Amherst third, the Lord Jeffs pulled their goalie in:; Sunday night that, despite the loss, they end. Trinity ended the season ranked 15th team that has always proved tough to put desperate attempt to come back, only to so away. With this victory on their home ice, the strategy backfire when forwari the Bantams advanced past the first round Cameron Finch '06 tapped the puck int of the NESCAC tournament. the empty net, merely nine seconds later. Despite an, 11-10-3 record, including a Doug Kisielius '05 had 30 saves fc received an at-large bid into the NCAA in the country. pedestrian 6-10-2 in the NESCAC, Trinity, while the Bantams out shot the Championship Tournament and will be The Bantams defeated Tufts University Amherst has proven to be among the opponent 36 to 30. While the game did se hosting a first-round game this coming in the quarterfinals last Saturday, Feb. 24, biggest thorns in Trinity's side this year. a number of penalties, nine for each sid> Thursday, Mar. 4 against Lasell College. 72-57: John Halas '05 led his team with 17 Early in the season, Trinity faced Amherst neither team was able to take advantag The Bantams finished the regular sea- points, seven rebounds, six assists and five twice, and both times the Bantams found with both going zero for five on the pow> son with a 21-3 overall record and 7-2 in steals. The Bantams pulled ahead early in themselves on the wrong side of a 2-1 loss. play. the NESCAC league to earn the number But this is not a new development; Trinity The team also revenged itself again two seed in the Championship Tournament. see BASKETBALL on page 21 was winless against the Lord Jeffs last year. Amherst's freshman goalie Dan Smith. B

Amherst (11.11 ^3 "I think this is a game they really get up play against the strong Trinity offense r. for," said sophomore forward Cameron been remarkable, as he gave up only ti Finch. goals on 75 shots in his first two meetir With Trinity on a hot streak, and play- with the Bantams, and only gave up a f ing one of their toughest rivals, this game tough goals in the last game. lived up to its billing. After a slow start to the season, Despite the 3-0 final score, Trinity Bantams have really taken off the past f never got out to a comfortable lead, and weeks. "We had a bumpy start... there:: Amherst always seemed a few shots away been a change. Guys go at the net, will from taking the lead. to bang away and get goals off rebounc After an even start, Trinity scored its said senior co-captain Tim Joncas. first goal midway through the first period. Saturday's victory marked the sevf Forward Bryan Crabtree '06 made a good in a row for the team, which has also g shot that bounced off of Amherst's goalie, undefeated the past nine games. Be and classmate Richard Masucci put it in the close rival or even a top ranked team, r net. Crabtree and defenseman Brendan now nobody wants to face the Bantams Timmins '06 were credited with assists. While the offense was there from Trinity scraped together another goal at beginning, it has been the defense that www.trincoll.edu nearly the same time in the second period. Jesse Farrell sets up the offense against Amherst. With a number of players on both teams see HOCKEY on page 21