The -Established 1904- rinity T ripodVolume CXIV “Scribere Aude!” Tuesday, February 26, 2019T Number V Bye, Bye Board of Trustees Homicide on New Bikes February Meeting Britain Ave., One of SHAWN OLSTEIN ’22 BRENDAN CLARK ’21 stituents and potential STAFF WRITER MANAGING EDITOR town halls” to shape the board’s objectives and Four Hartford Trinity and the The Trinity College move into the “nucleus greater Hartford page Board of Trustees met phase” of the campaign. region lose Lime- Homicides in Week earlier this month to ad- The campaign was Bikes, leaving the dress key issues facing also at the center of an future of city bike the College, including the “afternoon discussion on transportation upcoming capital cam- framework on Thursday.” uncertain. 3 paign and ongoing issues Berger-Sweeney charac- of shared governance. The terized the campaign as Tripod spoke with Chair “a critical endeavor to- Coeducation of the Board of Trustees ward achieving one of the Cornelia P. Thornburgh pillars of Summit, our ’80 about the conversa- strategic plan.” Thorn- in Context tions and objectives the burgh echoed this sen- AMANDA SCOPELLITI ’20 board seeks to accom- timent, adding that the FEATURES EDITOR plish in future meetings. framework for the cam- The board, meeting paign flows directly from TRINITY TRIPOD the strategic plan.” Fur- page Current and re- Feb. 7 through Feb. 9, iate WFSB the shooting ther, while the campaign GILLIAN REINHARD ’20 tired faculty share had discussions of the appears to be drug re- is “primarily endowment EDITOR-IN-CHIEF perspectives on capital campaign at the lated. A second non-fatal focused,” it is also stu- how women have forefront of the agenda. On Feb. 19, a man was shooting occurred just dent-centered, with an shaped Trinity The discussions were led fatally shot at 245 New hours after the incident emphasis on financial since 1969. by “trustees and cam- Britain Avenue. This loca- on New Britain Avenue in 8 paign co-chairs Jeffery E. aid and scholarship, ac- tion is directly across from the area of Ashley Street Kelter ’76, P’18 and Kath- cording to Thornburgh. the south side of campus, and Atwood Street, about ryn George Tyree ’86,” ac- Shared governance in close proximity to loca- a ten minute drive away Minimum cording to an email from was discussed during tions such as the Tap, Cres- from Trinity. The Hart- Trinity College President the trustees’ Gover- cent Street, Clemens, and ford Courant reported Wage Joanne Berger-Sweeney. nance Committee meet- Stowe. The victim, identi- that the period between Deferred maintenance ing and over lunch with fied by Hartford Police as a Feb. 16 and Feb. 21 saw JAKE DIETERLE ’19 was also an element of many student groups, 46-year-old man from Bris- three fatal shootings and CONTRIBUTING WRITER the discussion, added according to the email. tol, CT who passed away one fatal stabbing with- Thornburgh, with “res- Thornburgh stated that shortly after the shooting in in the city. The Courant Raising the mini- idence halls viewed as she “gives a lot of cred- Hartford Hospital, was un- reported that each of the page mum wage is not a campaign priority.” it to President Berg- affiliated with Trinity. Ac- four attacks (including all that it is cracked The plan for im- er-Sweeney for encour- cording to director of Cam- the one that took place up to be, writes provements is “not aging the board to think pus Safety Brian Heavren on New Britain Avenue) IGC President Jake flushed out and is part more about this notion in an email sent out to the were coordinated and ev- Dieterle ’19. of a larger framework,” of shared governance.” school three hours after ery victim was targeted. 5 said Thornburgh. In or- This February’s meet- the shooting, “no members A follow-up email sent der to accomplish this, ing also saw extensive of the college community by Heavren the next day Thornburgh added that participation from the were involved and there assured the Trinity com- The Vagina the coming months will Student Government As- appears to be no threat.” munity that Campus include conversations sociation (SGA), whose Lt. Paul Cicero of the Safety has been work- Monologues through “meetings on members were involved Hartford Police Depart- ing in close cooperation campus with various con- in the discussions. ment told local CBS-affil- with Hartford Police. LIZ FOSTER ’22 A&E EDITOR

page The 20th Annual YDSA Raises Funds for the CT Bail Fund Vagina Mono- a total of $1,000 for the logues took place GILLIAN REINHARD ’20 organization. Students in Vernon Social EDITOR-IN-CHIEF obtained these impres- on Feb. 13. Throughout their in- sive results from dona- 9 augural year on campus, tions, baked good sales the Trinity College chap- proceeds, and profits Also in this week’s issue.... ter of the Young Democrat- from on-campus thrift

Detective/ForensicsDetective/Foreimsiics Professorl?rofessor TRINITY TRIPOD ic Socialists of America store The Coop, accord- Visits Trfumity,Trinity, page 4 (YDSA) have fundraised ing to a press release for the Connecticut Bail from the Trinity Young StudySrudy AlbroadAbroad llil1lIn IBdiinlbw-glm,Edinburgh, Fund. This effort raised Democratic Socialists. page7page 7

Women.'sWomen’s SqWJSlmSquash Suffers Tough. Tough YDSA Members (left) Brooke Williams ’19, Sam Bryan ’20, LosslLoss At Nationals,Natiolllla.lls, and Nat Bush ’19 with CT Bail Fund co-directors. Read the full page 12 story on page 7. Published weekly at Trinity College, Hartford, CT TRINITYTRIPOD.COM 2 FEBRUARY 26, 2019 The Tripod Editorial Trinity Tripod Prevent Crime, Don’t Hide from It Established in 1904 A lot has been said re- and all over our country. nomic source for residents. “Scribere Aude!” cently about crime in Hart- Let’s go deeper. Why Crime is not unique to ford. A recent shooting just does crime happen? What Hartford, it affects com- Editor-in-Chief steps off of the south end of sort of social factors and munities across our nation GILLIAN M. REINHARD ’20 campus was the latest in a networks allow crime to oc- and takes root in racist and Managing Editor series of shootings that have cur? On a broad level, many discriminatory policies that happened within the city. residents who planted gen- have disadvantaged gener- BRENDAN W. CLARK ’21 What’s even more sad than erational roots within the ations of residents of Amer- the ongoing violence that urban core of Hartford did ica’s urban centers. We NEWS EDITORS FEATURES EDITORS plagues not only our city, so because they were not cannot not entirely write- AMANDA HAUSMANN ’21 BHAVNA MAMNANI ’22 but many cities across the allowed to venture else- off dynamic and wonderful KAT NAMON ’22 AMANDA SCOPELLITI ’20 country, is the near-sight- where. As recently as the cities like Hartford because ed and primitive ideas that 1960s, specific planned of the false assumption that Opinion Editors SPORTS EDITORS are proposed as solutions to suburban neighborhoods they are inherently danger- ALEX DAHLEM ’20 JOSEPH LADD ’19 these problems. One does that formed the backbone ous, as so many people un- HUNTER SAVERY ’20 MATEO VAZQUEZ ’21 not have to go far on this of towns like West Hartford fortunately do. If we want campus to hear pejorative blatantly denied, through to improve our communi- STAFF WRITERS A&E EDITOR terms and wide generaliza- discriminatory deeds, non- ty, we must engage with CAMERON CHOTTINER ’20 LIZ FOSTER ’22 tions about the residents of white citizens from buying it. We cannot fall into the ELEANNA DAVOS ’20 the surrounding area. We homes. The only reasonable trap of demanding more LIZ FOSTER ’22 SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER have all heard, and I hope option for residency became security, building walls, ERIN GANNON ’19 MADISON VAUGHN ’21 at least the decent among us the urban core – the place cutting ourselves off from KIP LYNCH ’22 have cringed at, the utter- where low-wage workers our surroundings. Crime DAVID MAROTTOLO ’22 ance of the phrase “locals.” could find employment. will not end overnight, and CAREY MAUL ’21 To be clear, it is totally The discrimination if we want to improve the CAT MACLENNAN ’20 normal for everyone to be did not end here, howev- situation, we cannot be re- DANIEL NESBITT ’22 worried when a shooting er. Redlining, the process moved from it. There must JAY PARK ’22 happens just a few hundred by which certain govern- be radical institutional, AIDAN TUREK ’20 feet away from where we all ment-backed entities and governmental, and societal study and live. We are not banks made it difficult changes to uplift communi- saying that crime is a good for people living in ma- ties that have been force- thing or even an inevitable jority-minority neighbor- fully and deliberately torn thing. We are saying that hoods to obtain mortgage down by racist policies. 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Saturday Feb. 9 MrnmdayMonday Feb.lFeb. 11 Monday Feb.lFeb. 11 Monday Feb.lFeb. 11 Monday Feb.lFeb. 11 On Campus Ferris Athletic Center Residence Hall Broad Street Summit Street

One case of sexual as- One case of larceny theft One case of dating vio- One aggravated assault One aggravated assault sault (rape) reported at was reported at 12:11 lence reported at 10:37. reported at 21:06 (open reported at 21:30 (open 14:32. (open case). case). case).

Thursday Feb. 14 SundayS1Uiltllday Feb.lFeb. 17 Tuesday Feb. 19 Tuesday Feb. 19 Wednesday Feb. 20 On Campus North Campus Elton New Britain Avenue Funston

One incident sexual as- One case of vandalism One incident of drug use One case of murder/man Three students were re- sault (fondling) was re- to property was report- violation and one inci- slaughter (closed case). ported as involved with ported at 21:07. ed at 10:51 (open case). dent of a liquor law vio- drug use. Disciplinary lation. Two disciplinary referrals were issued. referrals were issued. LimeBike Program to End on Campus and in Hartford student manager position addition to Hartford and SHAWN OLSTEIN ’22 “was someone who was in Trinity’s transportation op- STAFF WRITER coordination with Lime- tions. However, we are now Despite the LimeBike Bike, helping keep the looking into other possible Program gaining a new Trinity location a bit more partnership opportunities student manager on the organized and stocked with that could help us continue Trinity campus, LimeBikes bicles during this fall se- to promote bike transporta- announced that the pro- mester. The Trinity student tion for Trinity students.” gram will come to an end appointed to the student Hartford Mayor Luke both on campus and in the manager position was Mat- Bronin stated that the city City of Hartford. While thew Rivera ’20. However, would be looking to partner no official end date for the Barber says that “there with a new bike, or scooter program has been set by was no input by Trinity in sharing service and indi- Hartford or LimeBike, an the decision to end the pro- cated that the City of Hart- official representing Lime- gram” as Trinity was sim- ford has been contacted Bike confirmed on Tues- ply a “hotspot” location for by other business who are day, February 12, that the LimeBike and did not have willing to come to Hartford. WIKIMEDIA COMMONS program will be coming a separate agreement with “We always viewed this as a 1'rfumiityTrinity appointedaJP11DOfumreirll MaittlmewMatthew Riveraffiwera '20’20 as the limelB&eLimeBike studentswirlleJl].t to an end. “In the coming the company. Barber added pilot program, and we will rie!tJll!"ereJl].lta\bwerepresentative irllwrfumgduring the fat1lllfall remestiel!".semester. weeks, we will be phasing that he “does not think that probably be putting out ei- son for LimeBike’s depar- formation on pricing and out LimeBikes through the ht eloss of LimeBike will ther an RFP or another pro- ture from Hartford. Mul- specific vehicle options greater Hartford region,” have a huge impact at Trin- cess to identify others that len did not provide a clear are unknown until an of- said Scott Mullen, Direc- ity. It certainly is a loss, as could come in,” Bronin said. answer as to why Lime- ficial company partner for tor of Northeast Expansion we are not in a position to While in recent months Bike was leaving, stating Hartford is chosen. City for LimeBike in an article run a good bike share pro- Hartford residents have only that it would be over Councillor Jimmy Sanchez in The Hartford Courant gram on our own, howev- reported seeing an increas- the next few weeks. The has confirmed that the city by Jenna Carlesso. “Rid- er it was only on campus ing number of damages on LimeBike company gained council has been contacted ers should be sure to check since the summer of 2018.” LimeBikes ranging from $310 million in financing by two other bike sharing the app for the location Regarding his personal bent wheels and broken in early February, putting services that offer electri- of the nearest vehicle.” thoughts on LimeBike, baskets, to an entire bike the company valuation at cal transportation devic- According to Trinity’s Barber stated, “I’m defi- frozen in the Bushnell around 2.4 billion dollars. es. While unconfirmed, it Director of Community nitely unhappy that Lime- Park pond, Mullen stat- There may be new trans- is likely that an electrical Service and Civic Devel- Bike is leaving Hartford; ed that damages to bikes portation services similar device offered by these opment, the LimeBike I thought it was a great was not behind the rea- to LimeBike, however, in- companies may be scooters. 4 FEBRUARY 26, 2019 Detective and Forensics Professor Visits Trinity’s Campus

JAY PARK ’22 tions in order to maintain a similar age during the objectivity when con- time of this case. He re- STAFF WRITER ducting their studies. marked, “it’s not always On Feb. 25, Trinity Forsthoff says that the easy.” However, there is College’s Center for Stu- topic of forensics is a jux- much to be said about his dent Success and Career taposition in and of itself. ability to keep a level head Development hosted an The reality of forensics is throughout the entire- event in the Life Scienc- oftentimes in stark con- ty of the event, as many es Center’s (LSC) Boyer trast to the doctored and of the slides presented Auditorium titled “Foren- exhilarating thrill that were extremely graph- sic Fascination: From the one sees portrayed in ic and brutal in nature. Crime Scene to the Court- various forms of media. In addition to Trinity room & Beyond.” The key- The reality is that foren- students in the audience, note speaker was retired sics does not always fol- there were individuals detective and former fo- low the same number of present from every facet rensics lab director Roger steps every time to reach of society, from practic- A. Forsthoff, an individ- the same desired result. ing attorneys to profes- JAY PARK ’22 ual with over three de- The reality is that crime sors of chemistry. This Derectih,eDetective Fornll:1hoffForsthoff mSC1U1soo«lldiscussed hlshis ex]])erimtoceexperinece nnin forellllsicsforensics midiand cades of experience in the scenes are never “clean” highlights the impor- 1l:lmethe re2ill1tcyreality of crfumfumail[criminal fumves~tiOltlloinvestigation. field of forensic analysis. and Detective Forsthoff tance of events such as Forsthoff was the di- says it is his job to find this, as it brings togeth- rector of the Hudson order in the chaos. The er not just the students • County Prosecutor’s Of- reality is that there will of this academic institu- fice Forensic Laboratory, always be times when tion, but the surround- ~ located in Jersey City. one does not know what ing communities as well; ,-... Currently Forsthoff is a to look for, where it seems in doing so, students are professor of Crime and as though there is no way given the opportunity , _ Rorensics in the School to sort through the mess; to create networks that of Criminal Justice at but Forsthoff posits that they otherwise would \ Farleigh Dickinson Uni- in using all the objective not have been able to do. \- versity in New Jersey. forensic techniques avail- Even as the event ran Detective Forsthoff’s able, one will be able to for two and a half hours depiction of forensics was find something of value. and it became clear with an account of the harsh In describing a case the conclusion of Detec- -I reality of the job. Accord- from earlier in his ca- tive Forsthoff’s presenta- ing to him, “forensics reer where a months-old tion that this was an event is all about contrasts.” toddler was killed by a attended by those with 1·•j1 ~ Forsthoff explained bowling ball thrown off a clear, divested interest that it is the duty of fo- the side of a highway, the in the topic, as the level rensic scientists to un- detective recalled how of engagement remained JAY PARK ’22 derstand such distinc- his own daughter was of high through to the end. Roger ForsthoffWornll:1hoff is aai retired idlerectivedetective ailtllidland rurrelllltcurrent ]Professorprofessor atait fadeighFarleigh DkknnoollllDickinson University.\Umvernicyo

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MAKE YOUR GIFT ONLINE AT WWW.TRIINCOLL.IEDU/SENIORCLASSGIFT OPINION Taiwan Flag Incident: An Issue of National Survival ETHAN YANG ’20 various groups involved. about “reunification,” “na- feated Japan to end World own, a robust democracy, CONTRIBUTING WRITER However, the main issue tional integrity,” or “honor.” War II. Taiwan was then a booming economy, and a isn’t mutual understand- For those that are un- given to the Kuomintang, proud people consisting As the owner of the ing, it’s about the right of a aware, here is a brief his- a nationalist Chinese re- of Taiwanese citizens as Taiwanese flag that was group of people to exist and tory of Taiwan. It is a small gime, which the US sup- well as aboriginal tribes. recently torn down in the to live free of oppression. island about the size of the ported during the ongoing This is why there can Asian American Student As long as I can remem- state of Maryland, off the Chinese Civil War. When be no middle ground or Association (AASA) house, ber, I’ve been questioned coast of China. For much the nationalists lost the compromise for any per- I feel like it is appropriate about my Taiwanese iden- of its history, Taiwan has war in 1949, they retreat- spective besides those that that I respond to the in- tity by Chinese interna- recognize the dignity and cident. At the moment, I tional students during sovereignty of the Taiwan- am currently abroad, but I my time at Trinity. Most ese people. I say this not cannot help but say some- students tend to avoid the “The Taiwanese cultural and nation- just about Taiwan, but thing. There is so much topic or even sympathize al identity has also become salient all groups that live under packed into the incident with me. However, there’s as 80% of all people under 30 in Tai- the thumb of oppression. and a plethora of emotions always a few patriotic indi- From African-Americans are running through me as viduals who come forward wan now indentify as Taiwanese...” fighting slavery and - seg I write this. First of course with comments ranging regation to women gaining is rage; nobody likes van- from, “I don’t think Taiwan the right to vote, there are dalism, especially ethnic/ is a country.” all the way some conflicts that weigh- political vandalism. Anoth- to “…one day China will been inhabited by aborig- ed to Taiwan and set up ing both sides equally isn’t er is concern. Trinity has conquer Taiwan.” These inal tribes, similar to the the current government acceptable. That is what a particular history with are not jokes either- China various seafaring groups while the Communist fac- we have here. As we prog- flags and banners being and Taiwan have long been that populated islands tion assumed control of ress forward with dialogue torn down, such as the LVL at odds with one another. across the Pacific Ocean. China (BBC, February about the Taiwanese flag Hispanic Heritage ban- The Chinese government During the 17th century, 2019). Over the course of incident along with all acts ner, the Dominican flag, as has been threatening a Dutch and Spanish trading decades, Taiwan under- of aggression on this cam- well as the Queer Resource military invasion of Tai- companies set up forts in went a series of political pus, I hope for fruitful and Center’s Pride Flag. I feel wan for decades. The Chi- order to use the island as reforms eventually becom- respectable conversations. frustrated because the pol- nese President, Xi JinPing, an outpost to conduct op- ing one of the freest and However, we must keep in itics and history surround- even made a recent effort erations. These European most vibrant democracies mind that there can nev- ing this incident are in- to reassert China is will- powers were eventually ex- in the world (Freedom er be compromise on the credibly complex, and are ing to take Taiwan by force pelled and China formally House, 2018). The Taiwan- fact that the Taiwanese not common knowledge. (South China Morning occupied the island near ese cultural and national flag represents a free,- in Finally, I feel defiant, -be Post, January 2019). Let the end of the 17th centu- identity has also become dependent, and sovereign cause Taiwan has always that settle in, a military ry. In 1895, China ceded salient as 80% of all people people. The same goes for been the subject of Chinese conquest of a thriving dem- control of Taiwan to Japan under 30 in Taiwan now every marginalized group aggression, yet we stand ocratic nation in the 21st as a result of the Treaty of identify as Taiwanese, not on campus, whether it is strong in the face of im- century. That is what Chi- Shimonoseki which con- Chinese, Japanese, or any on the basis of race, gen- perialism. Going forward na is proposing and that cluded the First Sino-Japa- other ethnicity (Washing- der, class, political affilia- there should certainly be is what some of my Chi- nese War. In 1945, Taiwan ton Post, January 2017). tion, or religion everybody dialogue and mutual un- nese colleagues have been changed hands yet again In short, Taiwan has a long deserves a level of inalien- derstanding between the telling me when they talk as the United States de- and unique history of its able liberty and humanity. Chartwells Ignores the Struggles of Celiac Disease the ever elusive, ever mys- their little allergy prison; CAREY MAUL ’21 terious allergen-free room it all seemed safe enough STAFF WRITER in Mather. Those of you before I actually signed up “There seems to be a vast lack who have never ventured for this place as a full-time of awareness for what our disor- Among Trinity’s vari- inside have probably won- commitment. This next der really is, and as a result, we ous social groups and or- dered at least once what statement will probably ganizations lives a small treasures wait on the not come as a surprise to are suffering the consequences.” cult, a little percentage of other side of the locked you: it was all a big old the student body that has door, watching the exclu- scam. During my fresh- one tragic trait in com- sive access-holders scan man year I had nothing to chos of Chartwells do not Now I cannot forget to mon. I am talking about themselves in. Here is eat, was sick all the time, seem to understand that acknowledge the students the Celiacs of Trinity Col- some heartbreaking news and lost five pounds. I was we cannot eat food that who are equally allergic to lege. For those of you who for you: it is overwhelm- having constant email has come in contact with foods other than gluten. don’t know, Celiac Dis- ingly underwhelming. battles with various food gluten, that we do not cut I’m sure you guys have ease is an autoimmune When I was just a service personnel that con- out the Devil’s grain from it rough too. I remember disorder that makes the young bull looking at sisted of false promises our diets by choice, or that once opening the refrig- body interpret gluten as schools, I had to send the and insincere apologies for we can end up with some erator door in the allergy a pathogen, causing the classic Celiac kid email to the health scares that I un- serious, life threatening room to find a glutenous derwent as a result of their conditions as a result of bagel stuffed with cream carelessness. Going home their carelessness. If they cheese, sitting ominously for breaks was the eat- love their money so much, on the shelf. The screams “For those of you who don’t know, ing-equivalent of hooking then perhaps they should of Celiacs and wheat al- myself up to an IV: I had pay closer attention before lergics like myself along Celiac Disease is an autoimmune to make up for lost time someone is hospitalized with those of the lactose disorder that makes the body in- and lost health. And as and they get sued. That intolerants and the dairy time passed, I found that I being said, there are a allergics could be heard terpret gluten as a pathogen...” was not alone in this feat. handful of Mather employ- for miles. What type of The more time I have ees who deserve a round evil soul would do such a spent at Trinity the more of applause for their con- thing? Nut allergies are horror stories I have stant understanding, acts another story altogether, heard. I have met a small of kindness and genuine and my heart goes out to digestive system to attack whomever was in charge of militia’s worth of sad lit- care that I cannot imag- you. In the meantime, I itself, tearing at the lining food services to ask about tle sick Celiacs, and we ine come from any sort of guess I will be seeing you of the small intestine. So their accommodations for all have the same message instruction from manage- all in the allergy room cute! Statistically, we are students with food aller- to preach. There seems to ment. Tasha who comes for some good old fash- a small bunch, so finding gies as serious as mine. be a vast lack of aware- up with new gluten free ioned Chartwells shit- each other is somewhat Trinity was eager to share ness for what our disorder recipes, you are a queen. talking. Maybe someday exciting. The most com- that they were just oh so really is, and as a result, Sully who always has we’ll actually form that mon site for these acci- lovingly accommodating we are suffering the con- my back in the sandwich small militia and start dental Celiac run-ins is and so utterly proud of sequences. The head hon- line, you are also a queen. the riot that we should. 6 FEBRUARY 26, 2019 The Fundamental Flaw With the United Nations with the United Nations. in domestic affairs. There century that the “Respon- ty Council—on which Chi- AIDEN TUREK ’20 The Convention on Geno - was no authority, much less sibility to Protect,” or R2P, na occupies a permanent STAFF WRITER cide makes unlawful ‘any an expectation, to defend devised in 2005, has explic- position—to debate and The United Nations is a acts committed with intent the lives of innocent Tutsi itly stated state sovereignty decide when the Genocide fundamentally flawed insti- to destroy, in whole or in Rwandans—indeed, Romeo entails the responsibility to Convention is violated. tution which has failed to part, a national, ethnical, Dallaire, UNAMIR com- provide for the welfare of its Thus, the sovereignty accomplish the lofty goals racial or religious group.’ mander, requested permis- people, including preventing the U.N. protects becomes a set forth at its inception. But there is nothing in that sion to intervene but was genocide. But R2P is merely cover for abundant human The United Nations is built Convention that creates a refused—actually prevent- on the ashes of the League of legal ‘hook’ that would ne - ing genocide was beyond Nations. The League of Na- cessitate action, nor a legal his mandate. The resulting “Thus, the sovereignty the U.N. protects tions failed to preserve the precedent that would make deaths, measured in the becomes a cover for abundant human peace, and in its own way legal intervention in sover- hundreds of thousands, lies brought about the Second eign nations. The United squarely with the United rights violations that lead to genocide.” World War. Take, for exam- Nations was created to Nations. That the limited ple, the Japanese invasion uphold national sovereign- mandate of UNAMIR is at of Manchuria in 1931, a fla- ty—the idea being that fault is misleading. Just one a statement of intent, not rights violations that lead to grant breach of internation- the United Nations could year after the events of the substantively different from genocide. Moreover, I would al law ‘provoked’ by a false have stopped Japanese Rwandan Genocide, Unit- earlier propositions declar- suggest that any measure flag attack on the part of ele- or German aggression by ed Nations forces in Bosnia ing universal human rights adopted by the United Na- ments of the Japanese army. protecting the sovereignty were peaceably disarmed and upholding internation- tions towards protecting hu- The League responded to of a China or a Czechoslo - and voluntarily removed ally recognized borders. man rights—from prevent- this by organizing the Lytton vakia. The Rwandan geno- from the town of Srebren- Take, for instance, the role ing genocide to promoting Commission, whose report cide serves as a grotesque ica while the town’s 8,000 of China in the United Na- individual rights—will be confirmed Japanese aggres- demonstration of the Muslim inhabitants were tions. Abroad, China seeks, hollow words, a poor conso- sion and recommended the limits of that precedent. murdered by Serbian mili- generally speaking, to pre- lation to the countless lives withdrawal of that nation UNAMIR, the United Na- tant forces—this while UN vent U.N. action on behalf that have been ruined and from China. In response, Ja- tions mission in Rwanda, forces had a mandate and of sovereignty, a notion tied cut short because of the pan quit the League of Na- tasked with maintaining the resources to uphold that. closely to China’s internal weakness of the U.N, which tions. Two years later Hitler mission—authoritarian patently fails to protect its rose to power in Germany, control. China is currently member peoples from the five years later Italy invad- “By far the greatest failure of the League engaged in a crackdown on oppression of their own ed Ethiopia, and a decade of Nations was the power of enforce- its native Muslim Uighur governments. A fine bal- after Japan bombed Pearl population, constructing ance must be met, between Harbor. By far the great- ment. A law that is not obeyed or en- ‘reeducation camps’ and upholding the sovereignty est failure of the League forced can hardly be called a law.” forcing resettlement of Ui- of nations and enforcing of Nations was the power ghur populations—acts that universally accepted hu- of enforcement. A law that destroy in part Uighur cul- man rights, a true respon- is not obeyed or enforced ture, violating the Genocide sibility to protect all peoples can hardly be called a law. peace after a civil war, had It has only been in since Convention. It is, however, of the world—a balance That notion ties in well no authority to intervene the beginning of the 21st the pretense of the Securi- the U.N. cannot uphold. Is the Minimum Wage a Detriment to Our Society? where minimum wage to happen. People will bottom line being com- pay you more than you’re JAKE DIETERLE ’19 wasn’t disastrous, allow get laid off, or employ- panies will look towards worth so some politician CONTRIBUTING WRITER me to explain myself. ers must increase prices automated services. can get your vote. That’s There are lots of fac- of products. Obviously, Free markets are one assuming you aren’t one Too often I hear talk, tors that determine the layoffs are a negative of the greatest aspects of of the ones who gets fired. largely from millenni- state of the economy, so result. If prices of goods our country. Employers It greatly concerns als, that we should insti- in order to explain the rise, there is going to be will pay their employ- me to hear of the ubiq- tute a higher and higher true effects of a minimum less demand for goods as ees the value they add to uity of such disastrous minimum wage. While I wage, it is important to they are now more ex- pensive. That is a fact. The result is that those who are unaffected by “However, in no way should a busi- minimum wage direct- ness owner simply be forced to “If the employers incur an additional ly, now are indirectly cost, one of two things is going to hap- paying a premium for pay you more than you’re worth so goods to subsidize the some politician can get your vote.” pen. People will get laid off, or employ- increase in labor costs. ers must increase prices of products.” What follows is an economy with some in- dividuals with a little too would love to easily highlight that the analy- more money in their their company. If they do policy proposals among eradicate poverty, it is sis of such a policy must pocket, some out of work, not, those employees can young minds in our important to understand operate in a vacuum. By and prices of goods that move to other jobs where country. I worry that the economics behind holding other variables are higher. So even for they are paid according to the emotional appeal of such a faulty policy. For constant, it is easy to see those who are enjoying their value. It is a volun- certain policies such as anyone interested in this why minimum wage is their pay hikes, those tary transaction between the minimum wage will topic, I would strongly detrimental to a free mar- pay hikes will be ne- two parties. And if you severely hurt those who recommend taking an ket society. Clearly, the gated by the increased can’t switch jobs for high- are most vulnerable by Economics 101 class. economy can still thrive prices of everyday goods er pay, then you need to raising the costs of goods The facts surrounding despite a minimum wage, that they buy. The actual learn marketable skills and increasing layoffs. the effects of minimum but is inherently less purchasing power won’t or work harder to make For those who curse wage might surprise you. productive and less effi- shoot up as anticipated. yourself more valuable so me as a heartless cap- I understand the emo- cient with it. There are a Not to mention the fact you can switch to a high- italist, I implore you tional appeal behind few reasons behind this. that a minimum wage er paying job. That is not to set your political af- a minimum wage, but Raising wages is an policy then decreases to say that all minimum filiations aside, and to the reality is far differ- additional cost to em- demand for human la- wage workers do not evaluate my argument. ent from expectations. ployers. If the employers bor as it becomes costli- work hard. However, in I hope to encourage fu- Now before you scold incur an additional cost, er. Robots work for free no way should a business ture dialogue on this me with an example of one of two things is going and humans do not: the owner simply be forced to issue and many more. FEATURES Trinity Study Abroad Spotlight: Edinburgh, Scotland A typical week of BEN GAMBUZZA ’20 tish family in the mid- lands, visited a friend work as a student here CONTRIBUTING WRITER at Oxford, and took a probably adds up to Don’t go to Cam- vacation with friends 20% class-time and 80% bridge, Oxford, Man- to nearby Copenhagen, independent research. chester, York, St. An- but each time I left I With about 35,000 un- drews, Glasgow, or even could not wait to come dergraduates, profes- London. If you’re going back. Everyone talks sors rarely have time to the United King- about how great it is for individual atten- dom to study abroad, to travel when they are tion. Students usually do me a favor and go to abroad, and it is great. work during the day Edinburgh, Scotland. But it feels good to be and go out at night. Edinburgh com- in a city that you do not So, if you come into bines historic Geor- want to leave. And trav- the library at 9:00pm gian architecture and el is not as inexpensive on a Wednesday, don’t a rough and tumble as they say, just a heads expect to find many but ever so welcom- up. A bag of chips was people like at Trinity. ing Scottish sensibility the equivalent of $5 at The Scots love to with a hopping night- a 7-11 in Copenhagen. drink, and the night life and a world-class Edinburgh is unique life in Edinburgh does TRINITY TRIPOD university: The Uni- if not just because of not disappoint. I’ve versity of Edinburgh. the beautiful surround- found that students go Founded in 1583, Ed- ings. The city lies on out every night of the inburgh University is the banks of the North week. Pear Tree, an ele- one of Scotland’s four Sea, and right outside gant but cheap student “ancient universities,” my dorm window is the bar is where you might along with Glasgow, majestic Arthur’s Seat. start the night. Then Aberdeen, and St. An- A dormant volcano in- there is the obligatory drews. Throughout the verted by glacial ice, it trip to Three Sisters, years, notable people makes a great hour-long a bar and club on Cow- such as Charles Dar- trek, with the pay-off of gate, one of the oldest win, Alexander Gra- a 360-degree view of the streets in the city in ham Bell, and Robert city and the surrounding which Sir Walter Scott Louis Stevenson grad- green pastures. When I (Edinburgh native) set uated from Edinburgh. climbed it the first time, many of his novels. And It was also the first the wind was so strong don’t forget the cheap university in Britain you could lean back and shots at Revolution to admit female under- be held by the gusts. and the famous, al- graduates in 1869 (100 Edinburgh Castle, home ways-lit, Frankenstein years before Trinity). of royalty from the 12th bar across the way, set The University would to 17th centuries, also in a Victorian church. be nothing without the overlooks the city from The minute I city that it is in. Edin- a huge imposing rock. stepped out of the taxi burgh is addicting. Since It divides the old town in this city, I felt at TRINITY TRIPOD I first arrived on Janu- from the newer shop- home. If you want fun, ary 6, I’ve travelled out ping district (if you want history, and lovely peo- Ben Gambuzza ’20 in Scotland, his study abroad location. of the city three times. to shop at H&M you just ple, haud yer wheesht I stayed with a Scot- have to work for it). and get to Edinburgh! Club Spotlight: Trinity Homlessness Project (THP) bers who strive to make ney Home, an organiza- THP is looking for stu- interested in getting in- LEAH SWOPE ’22 a positive impact on the tion that works to match dents who are interest- volved and joining Trini- CONTRIBUTING WRITER community of homeless the homeless with hous- ed in getting involved in ty’s Homelessness Project, More than 4,500 people residents in Hartford. ing opportunities and as- Hartford to create a pos- contact Kyle Fields ’21 at are homeless on any given On campus, the club sist them in the process of itive change. If you are [email protected]. night in Connecticut, and holds weekly meetings, obtaining a place to live. nearly one in five of those advertises for common Most of the homeless individuals are children. hour events, and advo- come off the streets with With housing prices in cates for raised awareness no personal belongings Advertise with the Tripod: Connecticut being near of issues related to home- and certainly no furni- the highest in the nation, lessness. They aim to re- ture, dishes, etc. Along the large homeless popu- move the stigma from the with a Journey Home Trinity organizations and local lation struggles with the term “homeless” and ed- member, THP gets these most basic human needs ucate students on the ex- basic necessities and de- businesses have the opportunity to like staying warm and perience of homelessness. livers them to residents nourished during the President Kyle Fields who have just moved off advertise in the Tripod. For more in- winter months without ’21 has greatly enjoyed the streets into homes. formation, click “Contact Us” at adequate food or shelter. his time with THP. It has THP will also be part- In an effort to raise allowed him the opportu- nering with Hands on trinitytripod.com or contact the awareness and get Trin- nity to help “break down Hartford, a non-profit ity students involved in the barrier between Trini- that works with Hartford business manager at addressing the issue of ty students and Hartford, residents experiencing chronic homelessness, so students realize they issues with food, housing [email protected]. Trinity’s Homelessness shouldn’t be scared of ven- and health. Additional- Project was brought to turing past the iron fence.” ly, the organization is life in 2017. Trinity’s This spring, the club hosting a Trinity alum Homelessness Project will continue to venture who will speak about her (THP) is currently led by into Hartford to deliver experience with home- President Kyle Fields ’21 furniture to low income lessness at an upcom- and has 20 active mem- housing units with Jour- ing common hour panel. 8 FEBRUARY 26, 2019 “Coeducation in Context: 1969-1970” Common Hour Emerita, Randolph M. Lee tive and thriving today. of Psychology and Director by the lack of acceptance AMANDA SCOPELLITI ’20 ’66, Associate Professor The next panelist to of the Counseling and Well- by other women on campus. FEATURES EDITOR of Psychology and Direc- speak was J. Ronald Spen- ness Center. Lee further dis- According to Katz, the pro- On Feb. 14, 2019, Trin- tor of the Counseling and cer ’64, Associate Academic cussed the American social fessor’s wives couldn’t seem ity hosted a common hour Wellness Center, and J. Dean and Lecturer in His- and political movements to wrap their minds around event featuring a group Ronald Spencer ’64, Lec- tory, Emeritus. Spencer that impacted student life the fact that she was a of alumni and current turer in History and As- described the inclusion of during this time. He talk- single, educated woman and retired staff mem- sociate Academic Dean, female students at Trini- ed about the sexual revo- who was employed as a bers who experienced 1969 Emeritus talked about ty as “one of the more re- lution and the rise in drug professor at the College. at the College, the first their experiences with co- markable events in our use and how this changed Katz experienced many year that female students education here at Trinity. history,” especially because the dynamic on campus, instances of gender discrim- were granted admission. Judy Dworin ’70, who the College has a reputa- with sexuality being dis- ination and was appalled The panel, moderated was the first to speak, tion of being conservative. cussed more openly and when she discovered that a by Taniqua Huguley ’15, touched on what life was He said that the driving marijuana being used more member of her department M’17, began with a short like on campus as a female force in the decision to frequently among students. who had been hired at the film by Hanjatiana Nirina member of the first coed make Trinity a coed insti- Lee also touched on same time as she was mak- ’21, Lehlabile Davhana ’19, class to graduate. Dworin tution was the diminish- how the Counseling and ing a lot more money sim- and Michaela O’Friel ’21. transferred from Smith ing quality and quantity of Wellness Center changed ply because of gender. All of The documentary touched College, a women’s college applicants throughout the with coeducation, since her letters were addressed on the various political and in Northampton, Massa- 1960s. Spencer says that there are many psycholog- to “Mr. Katz,” and at the social movements that oc- chusetts, because she want- once female students were ical differences between time, there was no women’s curred during the 1960’s ed to be part of a more het- allowed to apply, the num- men and women. Lee ex- bathroom in Seabury, so fe- and 70’s and talked about erogeneous environment. ber of male applicants also pressed disappointment male faculty members had how they impacted stu- She was not expecting to increased dramatically be- in the fact that until the to walk from their offices dent life at Trinity College. be one of only four female cause “fewer and fewer tal- year 1999, the Center was to Mather Hall every time The Women’s Libera- students at Trinity but ented young men wanted to run by two white males. they needed to use the re- tion Movement was gain- took advantage of her nov- attend a single-sex college.” He takes pride in the cur- stroom. Katz said that she ing great momentum and el role on campus, stating Spencer, who gradu- rent staff composition be- “felt very invisible” at Trin- widespread support during that, “To be a woman at ated from Trinity when it cause he is now surrounded ity during times like those. this time, and the Vietnam that time was to feel like was still an all-male col- by hardworking women. Listening to the pan- War was a source of upset we were carving a path.” lege and later returned to The last panelist was elist’s stories gave spec- among many Americans. With the arrival of teach history for 40 years, Dori Katz, Professor of tators an idea of what it The rise of feminism creat- women on campus came said in a comment that, Modern Languages and was like to be at Trinity ed a desire for coed classes the introduction of the “Coeducational Trinity was Literature, Emerita. Katz during a time when gender and women’s studies cours- dance program, which a much more interesting was one of six women fac- inequality was a lot more es on Trinity’s campus, and highlighted a shift from a and rewarding institution ulty when she first arrived evident than it is today. many students and profes- male-dominated academic at which to work than the on campus in 1969, and she Students who are in- sors organized and partic- environment to a coed one. old Trinity.” He also says said that upon her arriv- terested in learning more ipated in anti-war efforts. After graduating, Dworin that throughout his many al at Trinity, she thought about coeducation and its After the video conclud- was hired by Trinity as a years as a professor, many she had “been dropped impact on Trinity can at- ed, panelists Judy Dworin Professor of Theater and of his “most serious-mind- in a boy’s high school.” tend several events being ’70, Professor of Theater Dance and trained many ed and hardworking Katz wasn’t expecting hosted by the Women at and Dance, Emerita, Dori female and male students students were women.” the female student popula- the Summit throughout the Katz, Professor of Modern throughout her career. The Next up was Ronald M. tion to be so small, and says semester to commemorate Languages and Literature, dance program is still ac- Lee ’66, Associate Professor that she was disappointed 50 years of coeducation. Young Democratic Socialists Fundraise for Bail Fund oollllttinl.lledcontinued from page one0>J11e time, the YDSA was able to educate members of As TrinYDSA ex- the Trinity community plained to the Tripod, on these important is- CT Bail Fund co-direc- sues of inequality facing tor Brett Davidson spoke working-class communi- in November at a public ties of color in Hartford. talk organized by TrinY- “When I was tabling, Trinity Zen Group DSA on how the existence I learned that most peo- of cash bail criminalizes ple are really willing to poverty and dispropor- help out and donate once tionately affects the most they put faces to issues vulnerable Connecticut like mandatory sentenc- residents. YDSA co-pres- ing and excessive bail,” ident, and organizer of said YDSA member Ti- the talk, Brooke Williams ara Desire-Brisard ’19. ’19 said, “even people The YDSA report- who self-identified as be- ed a successful debut of ing very politically in- political action on Trin- volved and progressive ity’s campus, and point- were surprised by what ed towards experienced we learned that day.” Connecticut community Tuesday nights in The Chapel According to the YDSA organizers as helpful in (take a right at the main altar and go down the stairs to the Crypt Chapel) press release, the club implementing exhaus- 6:30 - Orientation and Meditation Instruction for first-timers members regularly vol- tive fundraising projects. 7 - Chanting and Meditation unteered to bake and YDSA co-president Tes- 7:45 - Discussion & Refreshments sell dozens of batches of sa Reading ’19 said, “I baked goods in places learned a lot about how such as Mather. Members capitalism intersects WWW.TRINITYZEN.ORG / FB: TRINTY ZEN GROUP of the group even took with the criminal jus- the time to knock on the tice system, and I also doors of professor’s offic- perfected a recipe for es in order to maximize chocolate chip muffins.” fundraising. At the same Arts & Entertainment Lil Pump’s Harverd Dropout has Irresistible Quality boasts multiple platinum verd Dropout as Lil Pump arguably serious, version delicate piano melodies. LIZ FOSTER ’22 songs and a net worth brags about, you guessed of what Pump provides. Quavo’s appearance is just A&E EDITOR over six million dollars. it, dropping out and then His trappy bars dance a bit more exciting, and When South Florida Harverd Dropout is the getting rich. He trashes over the Diablo produced “Iced Out” is ultimately trapper Lil Pump dropped long awaited, heavily de- his teachers, flashes his bass to provide the South a better song. Rounding his self titled debut in layed second full length wealth, and I’m perfectly Florida sound we’ve come out the features is “Strip- 2017, I liked it more than from Lil Pump. The pro- okay with it. The track is to expect since the area’s per Name” with YG and 2 anyone who claims good motional singles for the al- produced by one of Pump’s recent boom of rappers in Chainz, and the produc- taste ever should have. bum have been rolling out right hand producers: Dia- the late 2010s. Lil Wayne tion feels very 2 Chainz. blo. This duo usually pro- pops onto “Be Like Me,” The guests both nail duces some of Pump’s best which sounds oddly remi- their verses and Pump’s work. Diablo described his niscent of an earlier promo drowsy lines are both fun- Funky Features: production as “that style single, the viral sensation ny and true to character. of very bass heavy and “I Love It” that featured Even in his flaws, Lil “Stripper Name (ft. YG and 2 also sometimes repetitive” semi-controversial indus- Pump executes what rap- Chainz)” in a recent interview with try figure Kanye West. “I pers like Comethazine are Complex. The two have an Love It” was a commercial failing to do. His stupid, “Multi Millionaire (ft. Lil Uzi Vert)” unusual chemistry that success and interesting dynamic flow jump over has resulted in platinum collaboration, but a gener- the 8-bit, bass heavy beats. bangers like “BOSS.” Di- ally unremarkable track. The album is rife with un- ablo reappears through- In terms of features, “Be necessary tracks, but its There was something infec- since April of 2018 when out the album, notably on tious and firey in his flows, “Esskeetit” debuted medio- the monotonous “Racks the slew of producers and crely on the charts, but has on Racks” that nonethe- features he used worked since gained over 150 mil- less serves an earworm. Mindless Bangers: nicely, and his lyricism, lion streams. The song is Harverd Dropout’s “Drug Addicts” though lacking complexity, second to “Welcome to the other singles range from was fun and rappable. In Party” in its quintessen- mediocre to bangers. The “Butterfly Doors” short, I fucking loved Lil tial “Lil Pump”-ness. It’s controversial “Butterfly Pump. I’ve always made a repetitive, catchy, and brag Doors” feels too long even fight for Lil Pump’s place heavy. Lil Pump is having though it’s barely over two in the industry. He plays sex with countless women, minutes, but the chorus is the role he was meant to popping more MDMA than nonetheless captivating. and does it better than any one probably should, and “Drug Addicts,” an older Like Me” has more whim- strengths balance out like of his genre companions. making so much money. He single that featured Char- sy and spirit than Kanye’s a perfect scale. There’s a He’s stupid, somewhat self uses his signature “Esskee- lie Sheen on its artwork rambling sex references. self aware combination aware, and completely me- tit” to remind the listener and in its music video, is “Multi Millionaire” of stupidity, flashy bars, meable. Beyond any of his just how essential he’s be- a snappy, but forgetta- with rap’s latest retiree, and energizing production competitors, he fulfills the come to the culture. The ble bop that exists for the Lil Uzi Vert, reminds us that creates a wholly “Lil space for empty minded, catchphrase has appeared drug induced stupors the all why Uzi should nev- Pump” sensation to the LP. bass boosting, completely on many of his songs and song tries to brag about. er leave the industry. He While this sophomore feat idiotic rap. Before “Guc- frequently finds itself in The Smokepurpp fea- jumps onto the track with feels like more of a fresh- ci Gang” propelled him to the mouths of frat boys and ture on “ION” showcas- Pump, stealing the show man body of work, there’s stardom, Pump was more fellow rappers alike. The es the Gucci Gang duo’s with his flashy, vocalized an irresistible quality to of a Twitter meme than a song is a banger with loop- strengths, accompanied charm. “Fasho Fasho” and Harverd Dropout’s stu- legitimate rapper. Some ing, bopping instrumentals with Diablo’s signature “Iced Out” both feature pidity that serves as a re- may argue he’s still not a and Pump’s chiming yells. production. Purpp offers a Migos’ members and are minder of= how Lil Pump legitimate rapper, but he “Drop Out” opens Har- more channeled, at times fun, energetic tracks with got so far in the first place. Annual Vagina Monologues Performance a Success CLARE DONOHUE ’22 featured the voices and came from the Sexual As- munity is about fighting so- stigmas surrounding CONTRIBUTING WRITER talents of female artists. sault Crisis Service at the cial injustice, gender-based women’s sexuality, rape, They realized the multi- New Britain YWCA, giving violence, and discrimina- and abuse for at least On Feb. 13, Eve Ens- faceted feelings one can awareness to the crowd tion. This year’s produc- one night out of the year. ler’s play, an adaptation of have about their vagina about the options they tion was one of the most The Vagina Monologues an anthology of interviews, during “The Vagina Work- have in a crisis and how successful turnouts and evokes provocative con- taken from a collection of shop,” and wrestled with to help friends and others nights of Trinity’s Vagina versations that Trini- women over 20 years ago, rape culture in “My Short in those situations. Mary- Monologues history, which ty’s community should was recited in monologue Skirt.” Visual art was dis- Jane Foster, president and proves that the campus continue to wrestle with format by a diverse group played around Vernon So- CEO of Interval House, is willing to listen to the for the other 364 days. of students and faculty. cial, that addressed topics the largest domestic vio- The monologues included of masculinity, femininity, lence agency in Connecti- stories from trans wom- and gender, that exhibited cut, spoke passionately en, women who had ex- works by Trinity students, and eloquently about the perienced genital mutila- and photos from the Mas- domestic violence problem tion, dominatrixs, women culinity Project and the in Connecticut, giving hor- proud of their vaginas, Trin Hair Project. The end rific examples of the abuse and those who weren’t. of the night featured three happening just under our This was Trinity’s 20th Spotlight Monologues from noses. This monologue year of staging The Vagi- members and activists in was especially important na Monologues, and the and around the Hartford because one of the goals turnout and crowd en- area. Cyndy Clooney spoke of the night was to raise gagement met the excite- about her experience as money for Interval House, ment of those involved a formerly incarcerated which was met with in- with the production. The woman, and how women credible success thanks to crowd roared for guest are harassed, demoralized, ticket sales and donations. performances by Ele- and assaulted on the basis The annual presentation mental Movement Dance of sex- mostly by those in of The Vagina Monologues Crew and The Quirks, power. Amanda Mendoza on Trinity’s campus proves whose performances both and Amanda Carrington how passionate the com- LAURA LOCKWOOD 10 FEBRUARY 26, 2019 Kick off Women’s History Month and Celebrate Trinity’s Fifty Years of Coeducation...

Honored Guest, Chris Evert

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Chris Evert, whose professional tennis career began in 1972, reached 34 Grand Slam singles finals—more than any other player in the history of professional tennis. Named “Sportswoman of the Year” in 1976 by Sports Illustrated as well as one of the “Top 50 North American Athletes of the Century” in 1999 by ESPN, Ms. Evert ranked #1 in the world for seven years. Ms. Evert retired at the 1989 U.S. Open. Today, she publishes Tennis Magazine; co-owns the Evert Tennis Academy in Boca Raton, Florida, where she is active in coaching and mentoring student- athletes; raises funds through Chris Evert Charities to improve the lives of at-risk children and families of Florida; and serves as a tennis analyst for ESPN’s Grand Slam coverage.

Sponsored by the Office of the President, Women’s Leadership Council, Alumni Relations Office and WGRAC SPORTS Women’s Squash Suffers Tough Loss To Harvard all but one with clean ments across all matches, had a successful and son undefeated, but also MATEO VAZQUEZ ’21 sweeps. Specifically, one but were able to secure a undefeated past sea- SPORTS EDITOR were able to capture their match that stood out was 7-2 win over Princeton. son, as well as being fifth consecutive national Those who were on junior Lakeesha Rarere, On Sunday, the Ban- the previous national title from the Bantams. campus can attest that who had a clean sweep for tams had made it to the team champions. Unfor- However, the Bantams Trinity had an exhil- all three of her matches. finals of the Howe Cup and tunately, the Bantams have come a long way in arating weekend for Her last match was espe- seemed as if they were go- could not keep the mo- the current season and squash. Trinity College cially impressive where ing to win. The only team mentum from the tour- won numerous tough had the opportunity to she was able to shut out that they had to face was nament’s previous wins matches despite high host the CSA National Penn in that match at Harvard, which is the and lost to Harvard 9-0. odds. This year they will team tournament which 11-0. This nonetheless number one seated wom- Harvard was not only finish the season in - sec also is referred to as the set the momentum com- en’s squash team and has able to finish the sea- ond place for nationals. Howe Cup. This tourna- ing into the tournament ment is the largest wom- and prepared them for en’s tournament that a hard match against is run by US Squash. Princeton on Saturday. The tournament start- On Saturday, however, ed off with a very intense it seemed that the Ban- match against the Uni- tams were off to a shaky versity of Pennsylvania. start. They unfortunately They have been rising lost the first two games in the squash ranks for of the day to Princeton. some time now. This year The Bantams began to their record has been (9-5 rally and were on a hot overall, and 3-4 Ivy, and streak. They quickly in the weeks prior to fac- changed the pace of the ing Trinity they were able game. One of the games to beat Columbia, which that went into five match- was the ranked no. 7 com- es was eventually won by \ \ ing into the Howe Cup. Salma Alam El Din ’20. TRINITY COLLEGE ATHLETICS Overall, Trinity dominat- The Bantams continued Salma~ Alam EllEl DfumDin '20’20 wollllwon 3-2 ~stagainst her ltrulttchmatch with Yaille.Yale. ed the match., winning to have some tough mo- A1laum Hockey Team Enters the NESCAC Tournament a goal from sophomore the Bantams. In overtime, scored the first goal for second period, which was CAT MACLENNAN ’20 Karinna Cave-Hawkins, Amherst had a lucky shot Trinity. Michaud took carried over into the third STAFF WRITER assisted by senior captain to win the game. Karpman advantage of senior period. The Bantams took Alex Sinson. The Mam- finished with 28 saves and Mike O’Brien’s redirect- advantage of the man-up The Trinity women’s moths broke through Trinity had 29 total shots. ed shot and nailed it in situation. Senior Ryan and men’s hockey teams Karpman’s tough goal The men’s ice hockey the back of the net. The Pfeffer to make the game were both at home this tending into the third pe- team beat the Jumbos 3-0 Bantams scored again at 3-0. Trinity’s defense held weekend competing for riod, tying the game 1-1. this weekend and is advanc- the 10:56 minute mark the Jumbos to 4 shots in the quarterfinals of the Less than a minute lat- ing to the semifinals as the in the second period. Ju- the rest of the third peri- NESCAC tournament. er, the mammoths went top seed in the tournament. nior assistant captain od. The Bantams finished The women’s team played up 2-1 against the Ban- Tufts nearly scored the first Adam Anderson put the with 37 shots and Lough- the Amherst College tams. At 1:11, Karpman goal of the game, but junior Bantams up 2-0, firing borough picked up his Mammoths in a nail-bit- was pulled to give Trini- goaltender Tedy Loughbor- the shot into the back fourth shutout of the sea- ing game and the men’s ty an extra skater and it ough kept the Jumbo’s out. of the net. A Tufts pen- son. Trinity is ranked no.7 team took down the Tufts was Cave-Hawkins who 17 minutes into the game, alty was called shortly in the country and im- University Jumbo’s; both made the game 2-2 for first-year Lucas Michaud before the end of the proved to a 17-3-5 record. teams played on Saturday. The women’s team fin- ished their season with an 11-11-3 record after a heartbreaking overtime loss for the Bantams. Nei- ther team scored in the first period after several at- tempts in finding the back of the net. The Bantams nearly put themselves on the board with a shot from sophomore Sierra Lee, but her shot was saved by the Amherst goalie first-year Ellie Fellows. She also had an opportunity at the near end of the period, but her shot was also saved leaving the first period scoreless. Junior goal tender Kai-Lil- ly Karpman had a crucial save in the first period to keep the Mammoths from scoring the first goal of the game. 49 seconds into the second period, the Ban- tams took the lead with TRINITY COLLEGE ATHLETICS Tedy Loughborough ’20 preparing to block a shot. Inside Sports: Track and Field and Men and Women’s Trinity College Hockey

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Men’s Basketball Women’s Squash v. Williams 1,L, 88-77 v. Princeton W, 7-2 I v. Harvard 1,L, 9-0 I Men’s Ice Hockey Women’s Ice Hockey v. Wesleyan W,3-2W, 3-2 v. Bowdoin W, 3-2 W,3-21 v. Tufts W,3-0W, 3-0 I v. Amherst L,l,3-20T 3-2 OT: I I Men’s Squash Women’s Basketball v. Harvard 1,L, 9-0 v. Tufts L, l, 75-71 I I I I Track and Field has a Solid End to Winter Season MATEO VAZQUEZ ’21 SPORTS EDITOR

Women’s indoor track throughout their winter season has had quite an amazing expe- rience. With records set throughout the season, the Bantams have con- tinued to strive towards new heights. Howev- er, this past weekend over Trinity Days, the track and field team was able to have a strong finish at the New England Division III Championships which was held at Bowdoin. The Bantams were able to secure a solid 13th place out of the 26 schools that went. They also were able to beat out rival NESCAC com- petitors Colby and Conn. College. However, the di- TRINITY ATHLETICS vision was won overall by Williams (1), followed by Morgan Hallow’19 in the last streach of the 400 meter. Tufts (3), Middlebury (4), Bowdoin (5), and Wesley- an (6). Yet, compared to petition in the 200 me- did an excellent job secur- the 1000 meter and was ready setting records in last year, the Bantams ter and 400 meter dash. ing third and was just a able to break her own the winter and we still have definitely moved up Morgan Hallow ’19 won few milliseconds off of a college record and set a have a lot to look for- in the ranking and have the 200-meter dash and top time, but once again final time of 2:56.62 for ward to for the upcoming placed themselves in a was able to secure third it makes us all the more All-Region honors. Over- spring season. With a good position to start the place in the 400-meter excited for the upcoming all, Barnes was a mere few weeks away from the spring season. Of the nu- dash just a few milli- spring season. Another 1.52 seconds away from start of the spring sea- merous events this past seconds behind Coast senior that shined on the the top time, which is son kicking off this Sat- weekend, the Bantams Guard. More specifical- course was Anna Barnes thrilling to think that urday, March 2, there is stood out above the com- ly, in the 400 meter she ’19 who finished fourth in the Bantams are al- a lot to look forward to. Coming Up for Bantam Sports: Fri. Sat. No Home Games Men Ice Hockey vs. Hamilton 4:30 PM Men Lacrosse v. Roger Williams @ 1PM