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Hartford, Conn. Volume CXV Trinity College Tuesday, September 27, 2016 Number II Trinity Waives First-Generation Application Fees of “Reach Higher,” an ed- Waiver inspired by Mi- ucation initiative champi- chelle Obama’s “Reach oned by Michelle Obama. Higher” initiative Described on the White House’s website as “the CHRIS BULFINCH ’18 First Lady’s effort to in- NEWS EDITOR spire every student in Trinity announced its America to take charge of decision to waive appli- their future by completing cation fees for first-gen- their education past high eration undergraduates school whether at a profes- on Friday, Sept. 23. The sional training program, notice of the change, post- a community college, or a ed to Trinity’s website on four-year college or uni- Friday, explained that versity.” The website con- “Trinity College has elim- tains lists of scholarships, inated application fees for tools for selecting appro- all students who would be priate schools, as well as the first in their families detailed compilations of to graduate from college.” data on various colleges. According to Angel Pe- Trinity’s announce- rez, Trinity’s Vice Presi- ment explained that Trin- dent for Enrollment and ity is engaged in a sim- Student Success, the ilar “effort to tear down COURTESY OF Caroline Deveau change was inspired, in a barrier between first The Admissions Office hopes the waiver will increase the number of first-generation applicants. part, by the College’s com- mitment to the principles see APPLICANT on page 3 Going Greek? Football Wins First Generation Current President of the Inter-Greek Council K reflects on public perception of Trinity’s Greek system Home Game of Season EVAN SCOLLARD ’17 life – two failed co-ed man- Trinity crushes Bates 38-7 in “When you do some- SENIOR EDITOR dates and an attempt to season home opener thing that’s different, block organizations from you have to be prepared Trinity College’s Greek moving to locations on SAMANTHA BEATI ’17 played in three years, Bob- system is unusual among campus. But when the CONTRIBUTING WRITER cats on a very warm and sun- to take criticism.” - New England liberal arts wealthiest fraternity and ny late September afternoon. Alexa Serowik ’20 colleges, and similarly, sorority alumni threatened Trinity Football returned It was a slow start for Trinity’s Greek Letter Or- to withhold donations, the on Saturday, a day marked the Bantams, who trailed ganizations (GLOs) are administration balked and by excitement not just for in the beginning of the TRIP SLAYMAKER ’18 defined and affected by the the battle continued as a Family Weekend, but also first quarter when Bates A&E EDITOR fact that this is a liberal arts sort of Cold War with each the new turf field that was quarterback Sandy Plash- redone in the offseason. The kes ran the ball into the college. The tight bound- side remaining untrusting As a first-year student Bantams hosted the Bates ary of our hundred-acre of the other. So we have just beginning at Trinity, it College, who they had not see FOOTBALL on page 11 plot ensures that most of continued on in this stale- can sometimes feel difficult us know each other by the mate – the GLOs asserting to plant lasting roots, or time we all go out to rush. their autonomy from the make an impact on a bus- But where this intimacy school and the administra- tling campus. That won’t should inspire a vibrant tion pushing Greek life out be a problem for Alexa Greek community, we find of the Trinity narrative. Serowik ’20, whose video it publicly subdued. How- Prospective students project “Generation K” has ever, we are easily misled to browsing the College’s web- been spreading like wildfire think that the GLOs reign. site will not see much about through the student body. The Greek houses own the any of the GLOs, despite The video has climbed past weekends, after all, and all of the fanfare for aca- 35,000 views in its first two that seems to translate into pella groups, sports teams, weeks online. It features Se- some preeminence that and other recreational or- rowik performing her song fools us into disregarding ganizations. The alumni of the same name as she the way the College has ne- reading the Trinity Report- poses in the surf of a New glected its fraternities and er will see far more about England beach, singing sororities. In many rooms obscure campus news about millennials, Katniss, here, Greek life is the ele- than they will about the technology and September phant – acknowledged only Greek organizations that Vogue. Interest in “Genera- when necessary and oth- many of them belonged to. tion K” also drew attention erwise ignored in hopes of Greek Week goes by en- to Alexa herself, though Se- diminishing our presence. tirely on the back of IGC rowik feels there is more to In the past, this schism and without any attention know than meets the eye. culminated in administra- COURTESY OF Meghan Collins ’19 tive action against Greek see GREEK on page 5 Lucas Golon ’19 as he scores his first career touchdown. see GENERATION on page 9 2 SEPTEMBER 27, 2016 The Trinity Tripod Tripod Editorial Established in 1904 Globalization vs. Xenophobia

Editors-in-Chief Historians call the last wants to eliminate the entire Brexit vote in the United King- Annelise Gilbert ’17 seventy years or so—the time J1 student work/travel visa, a dom, spurred by demagogues Campbell North ’17 period between World War longtime visa granted for inter- like Nigel Farage with his mis- II and the modern era—the national students to travel and information campaign against Managing Editor Long Peace. Despite what one work in America for a summer. immigrants, globalization, may hear on a cable network He wants to impose massive and those deemed “un-Brit- Mason Osgood ’17 with a 24-hour news cycle or trade tariffs on all of our ma- ish.” Just look at the burkini through the increasingly en- jor trade partners. He opposes bans and other prohibitions of News Editors Features Editors tertainment-driven American TPP and NAFTA. Trump sees self-expression found in France Chris Bulfinch ’18 Amanda Muccio ’18 news outlets, there has been a other nations, other religions, under the guise of their mili- Maxwell Furigay ’19 Katherine Rohloff ’19 notable lack of direct military and other cultures as enemies. tant secularism policies. Look conflict between any major He champions separation at the segregated schools in Opinion Editors Sports Editors states since World War Two. from the rest of the world, yet Germany, with Turkish immi- Jessica Chotiner ’17 Ryan Murphy ’17 Diplomatic alternatives to war doesn’t understand how harm- grants only permitted in the Rebecca Reingold ’17 Will Snape ’18 in a globalized world, coupled ful the breakdown of global uni- lowest levels of German school- with exponential technologi- ty could be. It is only because of ing, while the gymnasiums A&E Editors Senior Editors cal advances, have had untold our connected world that Steve (the highest level of German trip slaymaker ’18 Maggie Elias ’17 benefits on humankind. -Aver Jobs, the son of a Syrian immi- high schools) reserved only for erin gannon ’19 Evan Scollard ’17 age global life expectancy has grant, was able to start Apple. those of German descent. The Kelly VauGhan ’17 doubled from 35 years to al- Global cooperation fuels scien- crusade against those who are most 71 since 1940, while the tific discoveries, from CERN to different colors or practice dif- number of people living in ab- the ISS. Globalization has al- ferent faiths is not isolated, Photography Editor Business Manager solute poverty has fallen by 33 lowed us to enjoy German cars and this worries me deeply. jared Hamburg ’17 Andrew Hatch ’17 percent, even as our population while wearing Italian clothes America, along with much increased by 250 percent. The and eating chocolate grown in else of Western civilization, is rate of deaths due to war per Peru. Our universities, and the at a crossroads, where citizens Copy Chief capita is the lowest it has ever universities of untold other na- are choosing between a unit- Maura Griffith ’17 been in modern human history, tions, have benefited from the ed world and a divided one. Copy Editors while terrorism, genocide, and sharing of ideas and cultures We need connectivity. Not Cat Haight ’17 murder rates are similarly low. and worldviews—all products only does it allow us to fully uti- Katherine Novko ’19 Things have gotten much bet- of globalization. But Trump lize our human capital globally, ter over the last seventy years, would rather close himself, and it also prevents disaster. How as the world has become in- America, off from all of these would nationalist, xenophobic, creasingly globalized, connect- other ideas on a platform of swaggering President Trump The Trinity Tripod has been published by the students of Trinity College since 1904. ed, and collaborative. But over “America First!” And with this have handled the Iran Hostage Its staff members are committed to the reporting and distribution of news and ideas that are relevant to the College community. The Tripod is published weekly on the last year or so, it seems that breakdown of connectedness Crisis? Or the Cuban Missile Tuesdays during the academic year. Student subscription is included in the Student the Long Peace is becoming in- that his brand of militant na- Crisis? I suspect with much Activities Fee (SAF). 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Follow us on Twitter @TrinityTri- pod and visit our Facebook page at facebook. com/TrinityTripod. -n Corrections Sept. 20: The name of David Lemkuil’s property management firm is SML Real Estate, Inc. The number of Trinity properties managed by Lemkuil is 12, not 13. There is only one of the other 12 residential prop- (take a right at ~he Tu~sd.ay nights In The Chape1 erties managed by SML at which residents have received notices alerting ' ' main altar andl go do . . , them to balcony concerns - two apartments at one property. 6:30 - Oirientatil'on and Me~~t!t~ sta~rs to ~he Crypt C hapell) 7- Chanting d i,_on instruct1lon an Medtati'on WWW• .TR IINITYZEN. .ORG Errors and Comments FB:: TRIINTY ZEN GROUP [email protected] NEWS Investigation Sheds Light on Cause of Balcony Collapse CAMPBELL NORTH ’17 Hartford Courant reports. dard practice typically has found no record of in- information related to the EDITOR-IN-CHIEF The splintering of the includes the use of other spections of the property. cause of the balcony collapse top deck from the side of materials, such as bolts, SML Real Estate man- within a week and will be re- An official inspection the house precipitated to fortify the construction. ages the property, in ad- sponding to questions then. of 1715 Broad Street has the triple-decker collapse. According to city re- dition to 12 other proper- While not pointing to a provided further insight Inspector Looney took cords, the house was built ties, for Trinity College. conclusive cause of the col- into the possible cause be- photographs of the rubble before 1925. There are cur- In a statement obtained lapse, this inspector’s find- hind the balcony collapse that reveal nails protruding rently no records of build- by the Courant, attor- ings regarding the use of on the night of Sept. 10. out of the ends of several of ing permits for the property ney Jon L. Schoenhorn nails does provide another While investigating the the wooden panels, indicat- and there is uncertainty as said that SML Real Es- piece to the puzzle in under- structural integrity of the ing that the top deck had to whether a deck was al- tate “does not provide nor standing this devastating property, Inspector Patrick been nailed to the house. ready attached to the prop- contract for structural disaster. It is to the credit Looney, an official from the Attaching a balcony to erty before Trinity acquired inspections and improve- of the Trinity communi- Connecticut Office of the the side of a house sole- it in September 2011. ments to those buildings.” ty and the selfless actions State Building Inspector, ly with nails is outlawed Evidence of city in- When contacted for com- of fellow students - from sent this text message to his by both Connecticut state spections has yet to be ment Kathy Andrews, the acting as first responders, supervisor: “porch failure regulation and Federal uncovered. As of now, the College’s spokesperson, calling 911, pulling peers was [due] to no bolts were regulation due to the dan- city’s Department of Li- indicated that Trinity has from under the rubble - that used to attach to house,” the gers of instability. Stan- censing and Inspections plans to share additional the incident was not fatal. First Generation Applicant Fees Waived by Trinity

Continued from page 1 the lower end of cost relative Before the implemen- who don’t have the courage the College’s admissions pol- to peer institutions, whose tation of the new mea- to ask… it’s embarrassing.” icies over the last year. Last generation students and fees can run upwards of $80. sure, which will go into Trinity is apparetly on year’s switch to a test-op- educational opportunities.” If a student applies to effect immediately, Trin- the cutting edge of such tional admissions process The new policy takes the many colleges, the cost is ity often did waive appli- change to the college applica- and the addition of a Trin- form of a box on the Common magnified, and applica- cation fees for students, tion process. The only one of ity-specific essay helped App that students can check tion fees are often crip- albeit on a case-by-case ba- its peer institutions to have to both open the applicant indicating that they are the pling financial obstacles sis, and only upon request. such a policy is Bowdoin. pool to as many students first of their family to at- for students from less The new policy seeks Very few colleges cur- from diverse backgrounds tend college; the application affluent backgrounds. to systemize the waiver of rently have systematized as possible while simulta- fee is immediately waived. The purpose of applica- application fees, which in fee waivers for first-gener- neously ensuring the seri- The new admissions tion fees is primarily de- turn helps to ameliorate ation applicants, though ousness of each candidate. policy also reflects Trini- terrence. If it were free to the stigma sometimes as- Trinity’s example may The move away from ap- ty’s partnership and par- apply to college, admissions sociated with first-gener- inform other schools. plication fees for first-gen- ticipation with “I’m First,” offices would be inundat- ation status, particularly The removal of applica- eration students helps an online advocacy or- ed with less-than-serious with regard to money. In the tion fees for first-generation to, in the words of Perez, ganization for first-gen- applications, further ob- words of Perez: “If you don’t college students applying to “make sure that Trini- eration college students. structing an already com- systematize [the fee waiv- Trinity follows in the wake ty continues to be a place Trinity’s fee of $65 falls on plicated and costly system. er], then you’ll lose the kids of a number of changes to that represents society.” Policymakers John Santa and Marilyn Kendrix to Visit REBECCA REINGOLD ’17 tem is broken: The justice sophomores or juniors might and that’s what I am willing about social justice and fair- OPINION EDITOR imperative. Its written for a want to become involved with to do. I believe students need ness in the criminal jus- broad audience -- a college the Malta Justice Initiative. to go to the Student Govern- tice system. I would like to On Tuesday, Sept. 27 student, a policy maker, or Currently, the group is ment Association to start a give them an opportunity during Common Hour on the someone who just got out of collecting data on employers new organization on campus. to make change and advo- second floor of Mather, speak- prison and is trying to under- in Connecticut and whether RR: What can you an- cate for an important cause. ers John Santa and Marilyn stand what happened to them. they would be willing to hire ticipate about the speech? RR: How did you hear Kendrix will address the Trin- They advocate for criminal someone who has been incar- SC: I think John Santa about the organization? ity community about Malta’s justice reform. Students at cerated. They’re trying to help will discuss how he came to SC: I heard about them Justice system. They will Wesleyan have been working employers open their minds do this work, the creation through one of my connections focus on how best to create with them. I believe Trinity and create opportunities for the organization and the suc- and I looked them up. When I a fair and equitable crimi- students care about criminal people they might not nor- cesses they’ve experienced. I connected with them last year nal justice system in Con- justice reform. When I talk mally hire. Since we require think he’ll provide a compel- they were so excited to come necticut. Professor Stefanie to students about the system, a lot of people on probation ling case for why the crimi- and speak to students. I’ve Chambers, Trinity’s Charles a lot of them learn that the and parole to hold a job as a nal justice system is broken. had many conversations with A. Dana Associate Professor system is really broken and condition of their release from RR: What are you hop- John Santa since last year of Political Science, has orga- they’re shocked. They also re- prison, we need to make sure ing students get out of this? and I’m very impressed with nized for them to come speak alize the problems in the crim- employers are willing to give SC: I’m hoping those who the work of his organization. and educate Trinity students. inal justice system have huge people a second chance. After don’t know about the prob- Incidentally, since they She sat down with the Tripod implications for the success all, these are people who paid lems with the criminal jus- first came to campus, I to discuss Santa and Hen- of our country, the ability to the price for their conviction. tice system will gain a new learned that there’s a Trin- drix’s address and initiative. have a functioning democra- I thought this would be a understanding. I also hope ity alum who is very in- RR: Why are they cy, and in terms of the equal- great opportunity for Trinity that those who have a solid terested in connecting stu- coming to Trinity? ity at the individual level. students—if they are inspired understanding will learn how dents with the organization. SC: They’ve been import- When I brought them by the Common Hour event— this advocacy organizatio- Professor Chambers en- ant stakeholders as Con- into my senior seminar last to start a Malta Justice chap- nis trying to create positive courages students to get more necticut policymakers delib- year the students were real- ter or create an internship change. For all students, I involved with the issues, erate policy options to reform ly amazed by what the orga- with this organization. I’m hope the event will inspire and is willing to advise any- our criminal justice system. nization was doing, but they happy to support anything the them to think about how they one interested in starting a They’ve helped in- were seniors who planned to students would like to pursue. might try to make change. chapter for the Malta Justice fluence the policy - ini leave Connecticut after grad- RR: If someone to RR: How do you think stu- System at Trinity College. tiatives in the state. uation. I decided that if we start a chapter, what dents will react to this event? Those who are interested or They’ve written a book opened this up to the entire would be involved? SC: I think that there have further questions should that details the realities of community we might find SC: I do know that stu- are a lot of students on send her an email at Ste- why the criminal justice sys- that some of our freshmen, dents need a faculty advisor, Trinity’s campus who care [email protected]. 4 SEPTEMBER 27, 2016 SGA President Comments on Results of Election ANNELISE GILBERT ’17 stronger presence on campus involved in the campaigns.” of class officers since their expressed hopes of bringing EDITOR-IN-CHIEF and easing of the election As for his aspirations for duties include planning and the Trinity community policies. This year SGA had newly elected officials, Miller organizing notable events together by saying, “One Voting for the Student a strong presence among said “It is my hope that the such as Senior Snowball and of the driving goals for this Government Association’s First Year activities - as recently elected SGA officials Senior Week. When asked year is to work with the (SGA) Fall election came to a SGA President I addressed hit the ground running as about the senior class officers greater Trinity community close Sept. 22 at 6 p.m., and First Years and families a voice between the school and their roles Miller said, to highlight the many paths results were announced the as the student speaker at administration, SGA, and “I could not be more excited students take while at Trinity. afternoon of Sept. 23. The both the Convocation and their classmates. Trinity for the senior class officers. First year students through Tripod spoke with Student Matriculation ceremonies. offers so many opportunities There's a mix of returning graduating seniors may take Government President Ryan Further, SGA has had a for students to use their and new senators, so we'll classes across departments, Miller ’17 to discuss the results growing vocal presence in voice for positive change have new perspectives on join organizations and teams, and his hopes for the year. administrative committees and I want the new senators the programs for the class discover new hobbies, work Miller stated that this like the Bicentennial Strategic to use that voice in new of 2017. We had our first on research with faculty, election was one of SGA’s Planning Commission, the ways. We are encouraging introductory meeting Sunday intern here in Hartford or mosts exciting yet. “Records Academic Affairs Committee, students to ask questions, evening and I am incredibly study abroad, and participate from the Office of Student and the Planning and Budget explore collaboration with confident in the seniors on in community service. We're Activities, Involvement, & Committee. Last Spring, we on-campus resources, and Student Government. Those at a unique time at Trinity Leadership (SAIL) mark the had a joint town hall meeting provide programming specific elected have established as we approach the schools election this fall as SGA's most with President Joanne Berger- to their classes that will themselves among their Bicentennial - the decisions competitive election in recent Sweeney and Secretary of the benefit all students in the classmates as leaders in the and changes we make as years. We had contested Faculty Kathleen Kete. In community. You don't have to community with recognizable a community won't just races across the board, terms of election changes - venture far down the Long energy and positive outlook affect us at the college now campaign posters scattered this semester, we opened the Walk to realize that Trinity the year. Returning senator but could absolutely have around campus, candidate election portal for 48 hours students are bold thinkers Nicole Stauffer '17 has been a positive influence on the events in dorm common versus the 24 hour window with great ideas - if the new an SGA class representative learning and development rooms, and ultimately had we've held in the past. Also, senators can work with their for three years now, actively of future Bantams." a higher turnout rate across we encouraged campaigning classmates to highlight and contributing to senate To increase SGA’s accessibility, all class years,” said Miller. for all positions and SGA even open a dialogue on new discussion. Her familiarity Miller encourages students He said that the increase printed up to 20 campaign opportunities for us to grow with SGA procedures and to reach out to their class in participation might be due flyers for each candidate if as a residential liberal arts amicable presence on officers or send questions to SGA’s efforts to be more they had emailed it to us prior college, the SGA will succeed campus will have a huge and ideas to me at visible and to relax election to the election window. It was in its goals for the year.” impact on the work we [email protected]. policies. Miller explained, “I incredibly exciting to hear so The senior class officers have planned for this year.” To see official election believe that this change is many people across all class are considered by some to Commenting on SGA’s results, go to http:// in large part due to SGA's years being engaged and have to most responsibility long-term goals Miller calendar.trincoll.edu/. Sports Construction on Schedule, Within Budget ERIN GANNON ’19 had been monitoring the Jes- serve that the softball field is The total cost of the two proj- with the equipment first, and A&E EDITOR see/Miller field for the past sev- near completion, which has ects is $6.2 million, and is com- now we’ll focus on how we can eral years. “The surface, along raised questions concerning pletely financed by donations. change the room aesthetical- The enormous construc- with the surrounding track, the softball team’s season is “As it pertains to the College ly. We plan to update it with tion projects visible from the had reached a point where, re- in the spring. Renwick noted budget,” Renwick says, “this new TVs, and one of the things Lower Long Walk are report- gardless of the football team’s that this was because of the project is not using any Col- we’re really working hard to edly within budget and on home winning streak, needed grading of the fields. “From lege monies.” The department add is what’s called a ‘cardio schedule, according to Mike to be replaced,” Renwick said. the high side of where the claims to be operating “well theater’ to every cardio ma- Renwick, Director of Athlet- “Turf fields do erode over time softball field is (where the within” the budget and plan to chine, meaning that each has ics and Recreation and Chair and we felt it was time for our women’s soccer field was) to do so throughout the project. their own TVs. Users can plug of Physical Education. The field to be replaced based on our the low side, there was a sev- Thus far, construction has in their phones and iPods and construction that has begun testing.” The new field is made en-foot difference in height.” been relatively conflict-free. actually interface with the to take the shape of athlet- of a synthetic turf installed Construction workers had The Athletics Department technology with all of the dif- ic fields is actually two- sep by the same company that to level the women’s soccer spent a considerable amount of ferent fitness apps they have arate projects conducted by placed the former turf, made field first in order to reuse time honing the details and de- so they can now capture all the Athletics Department. of a rubber-sand infill mix, and resources, moving excess dirt sign of the project to avoid as of that data on their devices.” The first ongoing project, “plays pretty close to what you into that area to fill in the dis- many surprises as possible. Ac- The upgrades will bene- currently near completion, would get from natural grass.” parity. Additionally, the De- cording to Renwick, “that time fit not only varsity athletes, is the renovation of Jessee/ The Board of Trustees and partment was only authorized has paid off tremendously.” but students participating Miller field, home to the the College Leadership, who to move a certain amount of In addition to the ren- in recreational athletics as Football and Men’s Lacrosse are responsible for final -ap earth at a time by the Con- ovation and construction well. Renwick commented teams, and the surround- provals of all capital projects necticut Department of Energy of outdoor facilities, Ferris that the addition of the lights ing track complex. The sec- on campus, approved the base- and Environmental Protection. Athletic Center was upgrad- surrounding the football and ond project is the construc- ball, softball, and soccer fields In addition to the field up- ed over the summer. A pool soccer fields will be partic- tion of entirely new baseball, project the last week in June. grades, all of the new venues heater was added to the Trin- ularly helpful on that front, softball, and soccer venues. The new fields project has will be connected by a paved ity Natatorium, which had allowing for far more schedul- The renovations to Jessee/ been in discussion for the footpath. The fields were not previously been heated by ing flexibility between varsity Miller field began shortly- af better part of a decade, and previously connected by any an auxiliary system. Office practices, varsity competi- ter the Football team’s final construction started on July type of path or road, which spaces were also renovated. tions, and recreational events. home game last November. 1. “The summer was very was common complaint Perhaps the most antici- “We’re excited about the “The day after the [homecom- kind to us, weather-wise, and about the previous layout. pated renovation by the stu- change in landscape and what ing] game, we had a couple the project is currently on or Once the softball field is dent body, however, was the it’s going to mean and how of alums who knew that we slightly ahead of schedule,” finished, the lights surround- new layout of the Hazelton we’re going to be able to uti- were tearing up the field and said Renwick. “So long as ing the soccer field will be in- Fitness Center. The layout of lize that space certainly for wanted to take some memen- the fall and early winter are stalled, and then sod will be the weight and cardio room our varsity sports,” Renwick tos, so they took a couple piec- kind weather-wise as well, put down on the new soccer was redesigned to optimize the said, “but also for the way es and swatches of the turf, the project should complete field. Construction crews will potential of the space, while the space can be used for our and that kind of started it,” by early to mid-December.” then move over to start work making room for more weight club sports and intramurals Renwick said in an interview Members of the Trinity on the baseball facility, which equipment. “There’s more to as well. We’re pretty excit- with WRTC’s Bob Parzych. community traveling on the is expected to be completed come on that front,” Renwick ed for what it means for us The Athletics Department Lower Long Walk can ob- by the middle of December. told WRTC. “We really went as a community as a whole.” OPINION Terrorist Attacks Raise Questions for Candidates

MATT EPSTEIN ’19 implications for who be- New York City officials. remember that we are a and New Jersey have CONTRIBUTING WRITER comes our next President. In no uncertain terms, nation of immigrants, one brought terrorism to the In the post-9/11 era, immigration has been that has historically come center of the campaign. On Sept. 17, three Americans are predict- at the forefront of the to the rescue of those in In many ways, Americans separate attacks were ably wary of terrorism. Presidential campaign. need. Perhaps this is al- will have to make the carried out on U.S. soil, Naturally, both major Trump and Clinton, how- ready showing, as Clin- choice between succumb- leaving one person dead party candidates, Hil- ever, have far different ton leads polls when it ing to fear, or embracing and nearly 50 injured. In lary Clinton and Donald approaches to the issue. comes to choosing which pragmatism in the com- Minnesota, Dahir Adan, Trump, were quick to re- Trump preaches the val- candidate Americans ing weeks. Terrorism fun- a 22-year-old Soma- spond to last weekend’s ue of a large border wall, trust on matters of ter- damentally aims to scare li-American stabbed 11 attacks. At a campaign mass deportations, and a rorism and foreign policy. people into abandoning people at a mall. In New rally, Trump used the at- temporary hold on immi- In this Nov., the Amer- their normal way of life. York and New Jersey, two tacks as a talking point, gration from traditionally ican people will elect our If our country gives into homemade bombs explod- in a departure from his Muslim countries. Clin- next president. The stab- fear, last week’s attacks ed and a third pressure usual stump speech, tell- ton suggests a pathway bings in Minnesota and would be a success in the cooker bomb was found ing the audience “just to citizenship for those bombings in New York eyes of the perpetrators. undetonated. While the before I got off the plane, already in the country investigation is ongoing, a bomb went off in New and urges the U.S. to Afghan-American Ahmad York and nobody knows serve as a safe haven for Rahami was captured exactly what’s going on.” those displaced in the after a shootout, and Trump, so it seemed, did Syrian refugee crisis. has been charged in the know what was going on, Since ISIS has claimed case of all three bombs. as he announced that a responsibility for the Our nation’s atten- bomb had exploded hours Minnesota stabbings and tion should be on those before any official confir- the accused bomber in affected.However, the mation that it was in fact New York and New Jer- attacks also bring ter- a bomb. He drew criti- sey had been reportedly rorism and national se- cism for speaking on this “radicalized,” it is easy curity to the forefront of topic while potentially to see how recent events the ongoing presidential uninformed. Later in the could incite fear in vot- campaigns. With just night, Clinton also talked ers, swinging them to- nine weeks left until bal- to reporters about the ex- wards polices of isolation- lots are cast, the recent plosions, saying that she ism. When it comes time attacks could have large had been in contact with to vote, Americans must COURTESY OF Aurora Bellard '17 Trinity Administration Seeks to Hide Greek Life

Continued from page 1 when pledging tanked their stance against the the victim of caricature In a letter that I wrote most young men’s GPAs GLOs. They simply do for academic careless- to all the Greek alumni in from the faculty or and threatened the aca- not know us, so they car- ness – holds a GPA .33 my capacity as the Pres- staff. Affiliated stu- demic reputation of the ry on with an unfavorable points higher than his ident of the Inter-Greek dents underplay their College. That suggests impression of Greek life non-Greek counterpart. Council, I noted this shift- membership in the a defiant ignorance, how- and accordingly push us Where they expect ing of winds and how they classroom for fear that ever, if they refuse to further out of Trinity’s elitism, we must re- too must act responsibily they will face backlash reevaluate the current public face in an effort to mind them that we have to continue this momen- from their professors. system before of their dis- distance themselves from brought in GLOs specifi- tum. The administration I must concede, many taste for the previous one. what they perceive as an cally orientated towards will not come round to of our older professors More likely, the College’s insidious institution. And minority students and Greek life if our alumni and deans have good rea- efforts to push Greek life so the cycle continues. are currently working to continue to act antag- son to look at our GLOs out of the Trinity con- Members of GLOs develop more opportu- onistically, using their critically; they survived sciousness has left them have a duty to challenge nities for young women potential donations as a the recklessness of frater- without the evidence those false perceptions. hoping to join Greek life. weapon. Of course they nity culture in the 1990s, with which re-examine We own some responsi- Admittedly, some of should expect some polit- bility for our poor repu- this information has per- ical sway when they are tation among many fac- meated the barrier sep- personally funding our ulty and administrators arating the GLOs from College, but they should if we do nothing to show the administration’s good do so in the interest of ad- them how wildly different grace. Resentment has, vancing Trinity’s collec- our system is from that in some circles, waned tive interests rather than of the 1990s and early into apathy, and else- going forward combative- 2000s. While they ex- where – especially among ly, widening the schism. If pect drunks and elitists, newer faculty and staff – instead our Greek alumni we must show them that the Greeks have enjoyed can work in tandem with student leaders and ac- a great deal of coopera- the administration to bet- complished athletes com- tion. IGC functions fairly ter the College they will prise the Greek student independently and GLOs create a more favorable body. Not only do many of have begun to be invited view of their GLOs, along us hold positions in stu- to public events, like the with the undergraduates dent government, exclu- campus block party. This now affiliated with them. sive academic programs, progress is slow, howev- Through the combined clubs, and historic stu- er, and we still encounter effort of alumni reengage- dent organizations, but regular resistance on is- ment and student diplo- also the average Greek sues like expansion or the macy, the GLOs can hope student holds a GPA .16 private property rights of to return to our place as points higher than the Greek houses. But it is a distinguished part of average non-Greek stu- still progress – progress this College’s tradition – dent. In fact, the average that GLOs must work something to be celebrat- COURTESY OF Aurora Bellard '17 fraternity man – so often diligently to advance. ed rather than tolerated. 6 SEPTEMBER 27, 2016 Students Overlook What Hartford Has to Offer AUDREY O’BYRNE ’20 opt to spend the majority who left the city were no emails sent by Campus the famous artists listed CONTRIBUTING WRITER of their time on campus, longer spending money in Safety as indicative of what earlier, the trip reminded instead of in Hartford? The Hartford. The poorer pop- it is like to live here – gen- me of museum visits I had Trinity College attempts reason for this is that there ulations in Hartford could erally unsafe at night. Trin- made in other cities, such to involve its’ students with is a noticeable “darkside” to not afford to move else- ity students stand out from as New York City’s Metro- the Hartford community the boroughs of Hartford, where and were unable to the local citizens, and many politan Museum of Art. In through groups such as the of which its citizens and contribute capital to revi- students are simply told short, I intend to go back to Cities Program, the Com- the students are less proud. talize the local economy. not to venture into Hart- the museum, and explore munity Learning Initiative, From the colonial days of The problem is cyclical ford by friends and family. other the offerings of this and other volunteer oppor- the United States through and until those who are still I also had my stipula- historic and dynamic city. tunities. However, when I the mid-twentieth century, living in Hartford are able tions, as a freshman who As I am not from Hart- asked students about their Hartford played a signifi- to fully support themselves does not quite know her ford or the surrounding experiences while living in cant role as the oldest city and the local industry, it way around Hartford yet. area, I did not know much Hartford, few see Trinity’s in Connecticut, a hub for will not be solved. Equally However, in my First Year about the city when I first connection to the city as abolitionist movements and troubling as the economic Seminar, France in the Age arrived at Trinity. I ap- something to be embraced. a center for industry and in- issues, is the drug epidem- of Cathedrals and Kings, proached the museum trip Hartford is home to a surance companies. These ic in Hartford. According to I recently went on a field with an open mind and a number of famous sites, industries allowed the city the Hartford Courant, pro- trip to the Wadsworth Ath- sense of excitement about each holding distinct histor- and its citizens to flourish. jections estimate that this eneum. This experience what was in store. My hope ic and cultural significance, However, in the mid-twen- year in Connecticut there changed my perspective is that other Trinity stu- not only for Connecticut, tieth century, this inner-city will be more deaths due to and my feelings toward dents can find a spark to but for the nation. Some success began to decline. accidental overdoses of her- living in Hartford. In ad- build their own relation- of these sites include the Cigna, a large insurance oin and other opioids than dition to viewing work by ships to the city of Hartford. Mark Twain House, where company that was orginal- last year. In addition, vio- the famed author wrote ly based in the Hartford, lent and non-violent crimes Adventures of Huckleberry moved its headquarters to have been on a steady Finn, the Harriet Beecher a suburb. Later, shopping rise for the last decade. Stowe House, home of the malls outside of Hartford To get a feel of student prominent abolitionist and began to grow, causing de- opinions on Hartford, I author of Uncle Tom’s Cab- partment and family-run asked a variety of Trini- in, and the Wadsworth Ath- stores in the city to suffer ty students how they feel eneum, which holds pieces and eventually close. Then, about living here. The im- by artists such as Caravag- during the 1990s, Hart- mediate reaction was, more gio, Salvador Dalí, Jack- ford’s population dropped often than not, negative. son Pollock, and Monet. a shocking 13 percent. Even if nothing has hap- If this is the case, why This drop had dangerous pened to them personally, do most Trinity students implications, as the people students referred to the COURTESY OF Aurora Bellard '17

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Serving Breakfast and Lunch 8-4pm Monday thru Friday 9-3 on Saturdays 8 SEPTEMBER 27, 2016 Food Gal: A Taste of “Small State Great Beer” KELLY VAUGHAN ’17 cal artists and businesses. The lines were long and SENIOR EDITOR The Whey Station had after staying for around three a variety of grilled cheese hours, I was only able to try On Saturday, Sept. 17, offerings, all of which were about six different breweries. Hartford hosted the first less than $10 each. I ordered The event was a great way for annual “Small State Great the Caprese grilled cheese, Connecticut to share a love of Beer” festival on Constitu- which was made with five food, drinks, and entertain- tion Plaza. Over 30 craft different kinds of cheese, ment in downtown Hartford. breweries from around the tomatoes, and basil pesto. There were live music per- state were present, includ- Later in the night, I also formances, including Trini- ing City Steam Brewery, Two tried the Barbeque Sundae ty’s own Joe Barber, who is a Roads Brewing Company, from Black Eyed Sally’s, saxophonist for Hartford Hot Charter Oak Brewing Com- which was a dish of layered Several Brass Band. Prior to pany, and Thomas Hooker of mashed potatoes, pulled the official start time of the Brewing. There were also pork, and Black Eyed Sal- festival, Envisionfest Hart- food trucks from NoRA Cup- ly’s famous barbeque sauce. ford hosted a day-long event COURTESY OF Kelly Vaughan '17 cake Company, The Whey After finishing the grilled celebrating art, live theatre Decorative string lights brought an air of joy to the fall evening. Station, Sixpence Pie Com- cheese and several beer tast- and music in addition to pany, and Yardbird & CO. ings, I was extremely full and biking and walking tours of In addition, there was a satisfied. Before leaving, I Hartford, and other events Whole Foods booth with live stopped by the NoRa cupcake across the city, all in an ef- music where guests could truck, which was featuring fort to revitalize Hartford take photos of the event and beer infused cupcakes, in- and attract more residents enter for a chance to win cluding a Triple Chocolate from the local community $100 Whole Foods gift card. Stout cupcake and a Pump- and surrounding suburbs. With a $45 admission kin Ale Cheesecake cupcake. Hartford Prints is focused fee, guests received a small The event was created by on promoting Connecticut tasting glass which provid- Hartford Prints, a local paper with slogans like “Small ed unlimited refills. There goods company and gift shop State Big Heart.” They sell was also a large mural on Pratt Street in downtown additional merchandise painted by local Williman- Hartford. Hartford prints with captions like “Buy lo- tic, CT muralist, Mad Broke also partners with a number cal, Love Hartford,” “You put Kids. This is just another of local businesses to create the heart in Hartford,” and COURTESY OF Kelly Vaughan '17 way the event focused on lo- a vibrant downtown scene. “No Place Like Connecticut.” Grilled cheese sandwiches were among the many foods offered. Greek Life Spotlight: AEPi’s Aaron Kirshenberg ’18 AMANDA MUCCIO ’18 is not exclusively Jew- thers into the fraternity. AK: We don’t only work while 21 Brownell isn’t the FEATURES EDITOR ish - all of the brothers Working with AEPi repre- with certain faculty mem- closest, the house is 10 bed- just share similar values. sentatives, [Title IX Coor- bers. While our faculty advi- rooms and the backyard The Tripod sat down TT: What was the pro- dinator] Tim Dunn, Dean sor is Ronald Kiener, we’re and basement are huge, with Aaron Kirshenberg ’18, cess like in getting your DiChristina, and [Director open to working with every- so we will be occasionally Founder and President of fraternity approved? of Campus Life] Kathryn one. The administration has throwing parties. We are the newly added Alpha Ep- AK: The process for Wojcik, we were finally been really helpful thus far. trying to secure a space silon Pi Chapter at Trinity. starting a chapter, and fi- recognized by the school at TT: What are your future on Vernon Street for social Trinity Tripod: What nally getting approved by the start of this semester. plans for your fraternity? purposes but that isn’t set made you want to bring an the administration was TT: What steps AK: We have a lot of big in stone. As I said earlier, AEPi Chapter to Trinity? long and rigorous, but did you take to pre- plans going forward. We we will try to participate Aaron Kirshenberg: I well worth it. I first con- pare AEPi for opening? are about to close on secur- in as many philanthropic wanted to bring an AEPi tacted AEPi nationals in AK: We rented a house at ing a house on Allen Street events as we can as well. chapter to Trinity because the spring of my freshman 21 Brownell Avenue for this for the next school year. TT: Is there anything I saw that there was no year. They informed me year. We all moved in early We also want to hold a lot else you would like to add? true Jewish social organi- that I would need to gather and built a bar in the base- more philanthropic events AK: I’m very happy zation on campus. I knew an initial group of guys, to ment, painted the house, throughout the year and with how the fraternity there were a lot of Jewish show that there was actual and fixed up the basement. get involved on campus. has been going. I’ve met guys around and I want- interest. In the fall of my TT: Do you work ex- TT: What kind of my best friends on cam- ed to bring them together sophomore year nationals clusively with any fac- events will you be hold- pus and I can’t wait for in a less religious aspect. conducted interviews and ulty members or admin- ing throughout the year? everything to keep moving That being said, AEPi inducted six founding fa- istrators on campus? AK: In terms of events, forward as AEPi grows. Collegiate Democrats Club to Begin on Campus GILLIAN REINHARD ’20 out to create a Democratic bers across the country. voter registration as well the Connecticut capitol,” he CONTRIBUTING WRITER club on campus, which re- Additionally, the Col- as being better informed added. Due to its location, ceived an immediate, pos- lege Democrats of America about the election through the club aims to invite local With election season in itive response from fresh- meets on a state-level with discussion and watching public officials for events, full swing and the begin- men and other students. goals of promoting political the upcoming debates. The speeches or town hall dis- ning of a new semester, a “We’ve had a great re- discussion, ensuring vot- 2016 election will take prec- cussions. At the Connecti- new chapter of the College sponse so far, with 50 peo- er registration and taking edent for the club in its first cut Capitol in particular, Democrats of America has ple in our Facebook group,” part in campaigns. The club semester on campus. As the Trinity alumni are readily formed at Trinity. Due to commented Nic O’Loughlin. works in a way to supple- year gets closer and closer to available, with several op- the school’s location in the As an active participant in ment political education November, the club will un- portunities for internships state capitol of Hartford, his local politics, O’Lough- and involvement at Trin- doubtedly receive attention and experience in politics. strong political science pro- lin constantly interacted ity and in colleges across and seems to be coming to Additionally, Hartford offers grams and opportunities, with members of the Col- the United States. “We do Trinity at the perfect time. an array of possibilities for the club seems to be a per- lege Democrats of Amer- have a unique opportuni- After the election is delving into politics at the fect fit on campus. Hartford ica, and was surprised to ty in the next month and a over, O’Loughlin hopes to local level. The Trinity Col- provides countless opportu- see that Trinity did not half because the spotlight is utilize Trinity’s location in lege Democrats club looks to nities to get involved in the have a chapter of its’ own. on national elections,” said Hartford to take politics to be an exciting new opportu- political realm. Inspired by The national organization O’Loughlin. As the presi- a more local level. “Trinity nity for students wishing to the opportunities of Trin- dates back to 1932 and dential election grows near, has the singular advantage get involved with politics on ity, Nic O’Loughlin ’20 set claims over 100,000 mem- the club hopes to focus on of being the closest college to a local and national level. Arts & Entertainment Serowik’s “Generation K” Takes Campus by Storm Continued from page 1 ate a project that corre- “There are three vers- sponded to a quote about es. The first verse is Kat- When she sat down dependence on technolo- niss, the second verse is with the Tripod, Serowik gy by Nam June Paik, a Kendall and Kylie, who explained her beginnings Korean American artist. represent what social with the arts. “I started In researching this topic, media has turned into. acting when I was very lit- Serowik encountered an I saw them on Septem- tle. My dad’s name is Jeff article from Business In- ber Vogue, and the title Serowik. He was in the sider entitled “What you was ‘Generation K’ and I NHL, and we were a big need to know about Gener- knew I wanted to include hockey family. And then, ation K” by Will Heilpern. them. Then, the third at age ten I auditioned for “I had previously verse is Kingdom. Be- Annie in my town, and I thought I was a millen- cause of the idea that we ended up getting a role as nial, like most of us,” all think we’re kings and Pepper. I had to tell my begins Serowik. “Gener- queens on social media. dad that I wanted to retire ation K is named after Everyone in social media from hockey, which was Katniss, from the Hun- is just putting on a hat.” super upsetting for him, ger Games. So I thought, “I wanted the song to be COURTESY OF Alexa Serowik ’20 obviously.” After this first Why? Why are we named super catchy, and I want- Serowik’s “Generation K” has garnered attention from students. introduction into acting, for Katniss? They’re ba- ed the song to stay in your Serowik was scouted to be sically comparing us to head. I also wanted to give ly it’s effective. When you with their fingers in a part of the Nickelodeon kids killing each other the facts about Generation do something that’s dif- the shape of a “K.” workshop in New York over technology.” Serowik K.” Serowik says that the ferent, you have to be pre- “I love when people do City. Serowik worked in says she considers “Gen- song was less about show- pared to take criticism.” the ‘K’ at me.” She says screen and theatre acting, eration K” to be a song ing off her vocal range “Generation K isn’t a that she enjoys having auditioning across the about young people’s de- than it was about get- brand, it’s just us. When a connection to so many country from age ten on. pendence to social media. ting her message across. people come up to me and people on campus, but In high school, Serow- “I wanted the beat to She has seen a large ask ‘What is Generation that she’s just a home- ik began to write music, be the sound of the heart- variation of responses to K?’ I just tell them ‘I’m sick freshman. “I’m real- releasing several songs beat, because I compare the song. “A lot of people Generation K! You’re Gen- ly just happy to be here. as projects along the way. the phone to an existential use Generation K to mock eration K! We’re all Gener- I’m honored that people Once accepted into Trini- body part. Without it, peo- me, but I don’t think of ation K!’’ Serowik laughs are watching this vid- ty’s Inter-Arts Program, ple can’t breathe. When I it that way. And, people about an Instagram post eo, and I take negativi- Serowik was asked to cre- lose my phone, I panic.” are watching it, so clear- of the girl’s soccer team ty with a grain of salt.” Cinestudio Preview: Florence Foster Jenkins Shines TRIP SLAYMAKER ’18 down-to-earth, if a lit- the great wealth of funny such a fleshed out, visual- member who might be- A&E EDITOR tle eccentric at first, but noises involved in playing ly fascinating and hilarious come too visibly hysterical. Florence Foster Jenkins Florence Foster Jenkins. Meryl Streep character be A cult following begins In many ways, Meryl commands the attention Streep imitates the real matched? The rest of the to circulate around Flor- Streep’s latest character of any room she is in. woman’s voice with ease, film begins to lag behind ence Foster Jenkins, and represents the ultimate Her character elaborates sometimes whooping, some- the predestined success of audiences start to view in perseverance. Florence and becomes clearer as times shrieking. These are its beloved top-billed ac- her either as a high-con- Foster Jenkins was born the film progresses, but the funniest scenes in the tress. For this reason char- cept comedy routine, or without even the slightest there is an entire first movie, and of course Mer- acter’s like Florence’s young as a lesson in courage and singing ability, and yet she act before the big reveal. yl Streep really leans into pianist Cosme Mcmoon, personal conviction. Re- would go on to perform to When Jenkins expresses it. The character has no played indistinctly by The cords begin to be released, a sold-out Carnegie Hall. a desire to take up sing- knowledge of her own vocal Big Bang Theory’s Simon and thousands are turned What she did have was a ing again to her husband shortcomings, in fact she Helberg, are doomed to away from her sold-out natural confidence and firm (Hugh Grant) we final- believes herself to be one fade into the background. performances. The sing- personality that helped her ly see what silliness this of the finest singers of her Hugh Grant’s character, er herself is still butch- persevere against the truth character is capable of. time. This, coupled with St. Clair Bayfield, husband ering every song, but at that her voice was ludicrous- Streep was the only Jenkins’ love of exaggerat- to Florence, fares better. this point, it’s a possibility ly, hilariously off key when- choice to play this role, ed stage costumes makes Grant’s character worships that perhaps Florence only ever she opened her mouth. in part because of the the character incredibly Florence, and spends most of hears what she wants to. Florence Foster Jenkins need for an emotionally fun, but also slightly tragic. his time working to help his Though at times it feels drops us into the wartime convincing performance Therein lies one of the wife achieve her dreams of like the crueler choice, New York City life of an that few could get right. challenges of balancing singing at Carnegie Hall. He Bayfield’s work to keep heiress and beloved music The other factor in cast- Florence Foster Jenkins: must also protect her from Florence untouched by patron. This woman seems ing could only have been how can the weight of anyone who might burst the the knowledge of her own bubble of her happiness by mediocrity is an attempt telling her the truth about to preserve her innocence. her voice. More light is shed Director Stephen on both characters and their Frears does not achieve the relationship when it is re- kind of lyrical storytelling vealed that Bayfield has a of some of his past films, younger mistress, and that like The Queen, but his Florence knows about her. direction of Meryl Streep Keeping this situation feels as natural as breath- from spinning out of con- ing. As a film, Florence trol seems like an impossi- Foster Jenkins is fizzy and ble task, but Bayfield tries light, full of satisfying mo- his hardest, inviting only ments, but it works best “music lovers” to Florence’s when viewed as a charac- recitals, that is, pre-inter- ter study by Streep. The viewed audience members depth and hilarity of her and very close friends. Flor- performance is reason ence performs for these au- enough to see this movie. diences, oblivious to their Florence Foster Jenkins muffled laughter, while Bay- will play at Cinestudio COURTESY OF geeksofdoom.com field watches the crowd like from Wednesday Sept. Academy Award-winner Meryl Streep takes on the title role in Florence Foster Jenkins. a hawk, and removes any 28 to Saturday Oct. 1. 10 SEPTEMBER 27, 2016 Bantam Artist of the Week: Actress Chanel Erasmus ’15 ERIN GANNON ’19 2012, beginning her under- to her busy academic and and often hilarious activi- ed in “Play in a Day”. Eras- A&E EDITOR graduate studies a semester athletic schedule, she was ties. For Erasmus, and many mus later saw a casting call behind her peers because of only able to act in mainstage other stage actresses, Ceci- online for this production, In terms of talent, di- South Africa’s academic cal- productions during her se- ly Cardew is a dream role. “and knew it was something versity is a quality in high endar. Managing to gradu- nior year. She played Hippol- The production opens [she] wanted to be a part of.” demand and low supply. ate alongside her classmates ita in ‘Tis Pity She’s a Whore on Oct. 6, and runs through Over the summer, Eras- Truly multi-talented indi- despite having a shorter un- and Mrs. Winsley in Stop Oct. 8, and then again from mus acted in another com- viduals are hard to come by, dergraduate career, she ma- Kiss, in addition to acting in Oct. 13 to 15 at the LP Wil- munity theater event in Tor- but this week’s Bantam Art- jored in theater and dance several thesis productions. son Community Center in rington, CT at the Warner ist is one of the rare excep- while competing on two na- “The Theater and Dance Windsor, CT. The Windsor Theater. The play was called tions. Chanel Erasmus ’15 tional championship-win- Department played a large Jesters, the theater compa- Over the River and Through boasts an impressive list of ning teams, women’s squash part in my development as an ny putting on the show, are the Woods, and despite be- accomplishments, not only and women’s rowing. actor and love for the stage,” a non-profit community -the ing a community produc- artistically, but in a vari- Amidst a resume of skills, Erasmus said. “I’ve learned so ater group. In a community tion, was a very professional ety of other aspects as well. acting is Erasmus’s first love. much from the professors and theater production, the ac- show. “The Warner Theater Erasmus, originally from During her time at Trinity, other students I worked with, tors are not paid. “It’s easy is one of the best communi- Cape Town, South Africa, she participated in a num- especially Michael Preston, to do things when you’re ty theaters you can perform came to Trinity in January ber of productions, but due Barbara Karger, Mitch Poin, paid,” Erasmus said. “Doing at,” Erasmus said. “Land- and Mariah Sage. They’ve this unpaid, and enjoying it, ing that was so special for all taught me and influ- has shown me that it’s some- me. I got so much support enced my love for the stage.” thing I want to do for the rest from my friends who came Presently, Erasmus works of my life. It’s reaffirmed to out to see it, even though I as a Trinsition Fellow for the me that this is my passion played a much smaller role Bantam Network, oversee- and hopefully will one day than everyone else on stage.” ing the Book and Brownell become my full-time job.” Over the River and Through Nests, and is currently pur- Her highly active sched- the Woods was Erasmus’s suing a Master’s Degree in ule does not daunt Erasmus first major production - out Public Policy and Law. She in the slightest. “I work an side of Trinity College. is also an Assistant Coach entire day, practice, train “It’s so easy to get wrapped for the women’s squash on my own and then have up in the college theater team. Despite her hectic rehearsals” she said, “the- experience,” she said. “You schedule, Erasmus still ater is sort of an escape don’t know how good you are finds time to act and partic- from my everyday reality. It until you leave, and then the ipate in theater productions. brings me so much joy and real world hits. You’re up Erasmus is currently in that’s a beautiful thing.” against so many other peo- the final stages of prepar- Erasmus got involved ple, and it’s a competitive ing to play Cecily Cardew with this most recent pro- business. It’s grounding, but in the Oscar Wilde classic, duction after participating getting the role in [The Im- The Importance of Being in an event called “Play in portance of Being Earnest] Earnest, A Trivial Comedy a Day” hosted at the nearby was so important for pur- for Serious People. The play Playhouse on Park Theater suing acting as my future tells the story of two young this summer, in which a play career. It confirmed that I men in late-19th century is written, casted, rehearsed, may really have a possibil- London who each take on and performed all within a ity of being able to do this.” the pseudonym “Earnest” to span of 24 hours. The director For more information COURTESY OF Chanel Erasmus engage in always deceptive, of The Importance of Being about the production, vis- Erasmus ’15 will act in Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest. sometimes inappropriate, Earnest, Chris Bushey, act- it www.windsorjesters.org. Travis Scott’s Birds In The Trap Sing McKnight Review JESSICA NEWBERG ’20 oped the reputation as “a as Kendrick Lamar in the mous manner by talking Trap.” This song, although CONTRIBUTING WRITER rapper who raps about song “Goosebumps,” helps about long nights of par- titled using an intention- nothing,” which was also to communicate the song’s tying, in a way that brings al misspelling of his name, When looking at the cov- present in his previous mix- message of missing and the listener in via its main does not actually feature er art for Houston-based tapes, Owl Pharaoh, and longing for a lover when they hook; “Sleep through day, Justin Bieber. Instead it rapper Travis Scott’s album Days Before Rodeo. In these are not physically there. then we play all through uses “beibs” as an addition to Birds In The Trap Sing projects Scott managed to Kendrick uses his abil- the late night.” A concept the famed tradition of turn- McKnight, Scott is depicted establish an aesthetic that ity to provide a change in that rids the track of Scott’s ing white celebrities’ names as a hybrid of what could is melodramatic, gothic, tempo, and a cadence that usually esoteric themes and into a slang for cocaine. be a bird and a fallen angel and of an artificial quality differs significantly from replaces it with something Despite its arcane and sitting in a hunched over which he makes his own Scott’s, but still synchro- that the majority of his lis- confusing elements, its position with white smoke and turns into something nizes perfectly to the eerie teners can connect with. hard to hate on Birds. In rising from his mouth. This worth hearing. Birds in the and ghostly beat that is Other artists that are this project, Travis Scott image can be interpreted Trap Sing McKnight, Scott’s essential to this love song. featured on this album in- attempts to broaden his as Scott’s fall from grace, sophomore studio album, The lyrics in “Goose- clude the Weeknd, Young audience, but still manag- in regards to losing touch is no exception to these bumps,” like its main hook, Thug, Cassie, Bryson es to follow through with with his southern roots. He themes, yet there are nu- “I get those goosebumps Tiller, and André 3000. his usual way of distorting discusses this theme in the ances within the record that every time, yeah, you There are still songs on what is deemed “ordinary,” song “Way Back” featur- prove that there is more to come around, yeah,” pro- Birds that play back to older into something that is puz- ing Swizz Beats and Kid Scott than his reputation. vides a perfect example of Scott, such as “Beibs in the zling, unique and beautiful. Cudi. This image can also Birds is Scott’s most co- Scott’s change. In this, he be viewed as completely hesive and straightforward is breaking away from his ridiculous, overly dramat- album to date. In this, he usual reference to heavy ic, and unrelated to what has finally shed himself of drug use, a chronic theme his album is really about. his “up and coming artist” in Scott’s aesthetic, and However, this attempt of title. It is clear that Scott instead puts his focus into justification, of trying to is in full control of the vibe something that is more understand who he real- he portrays, and does so by relatable to his listeners. ly is or what he is rapping using his now, A-list cre- Another example of about, is the entire com- dentials in the music in- Scott’s increasingly acces- plexity of Travis Scott. His dustry, and his notorious- sible lyrics is in “Through albums contain songs that ly mellifluous vocals that the Late Night,” featuring are riddled with intrigu- are central to his fame. his long-time idol, Kid Cudi ing imagery yet, their es- A component to Scott’s and samples his breakout sence is never revealed nor artistic transition, was hit, “Day N’ Night,” which given any form of context. his choice to rely heavi- Scott covers throughout the On his debut studio al- ly on big-name features. track. This song only skims COURTESY OF stereoday.com bum, Rodeo, Scott devel- The use of artists such the surface of Scott’s infa- Travis Scott’s sophomore album is a source of pride for the artist. SPORTS Trinity Baseball Team to Hold Spikeball Fundraiser WILLIAM SNAPE IV ’18 sent them to Champi- more emotionally charged nament was just anoth- “My dad was a kid at SPORTS EDITOR onship Sunday of the than simply raising mon- er way to honor Bryan’s heart, so an event like NESCAC tournament. ey for a good cause. The dad through a fun game.” this is right up his alley.” The baseball team’s While the team has team has worked with After speaking with The Spikeball tourna- 2016 season was filled spent this offseason the RBI program for the Wolfe it was clear that ment speaks a lot to the with individual player training for the upcoming past couple years, but the gesture had already sense of commitment and accolades and awards, spring season, they have this year the fundraiser made an impression on family that is shared be- as well as team accom- also been busy coordinat- is particularly meaning- his family. “Trinity Base- tween members of the plishments. Then-senior ing philanthropic efforts ful to the Trinity Base- ball from the onset has Trinity baseball commu- Scott Cullinane ’16 was to benefit various associ- ball community because been extremely support- nity. Wolfe recalled how awarded with the NES- ations and organizations, it honors the passing of ive of me and my family. supportive his team- CAC Defensive Player of both local and national. a former teammate Bry- It’s events like these that mates and coaches were the Year, as well as being On Oct. 2 the team will be an Wolfe’s ’15 dad. Last are run by Coach Adamski when his father passed named to the All-NES- hosting the First Annual year the team had Bryan and the boys that give my in the fall of 2015, re- CAC First Team and the Spikeball Tournament throw out the first pitch family the reminders of flecting “the bond that Eastern College Athletic with proceeds benefitting and members involved how many amazing peo- already exists within Conference (ECAC) Divi- the American Heart Asso- in setting up this week- ple we have around us.” the Trinity baseball pro- sion III New England All- ciation in the name of Bob end’s event said that this While the event is in gram and how it can pull Star Second Team. John- Wolfe and the local Hart- was another way they honor of Wolfe’s father, people through really ny Stamatis ’19 and Nick ford RBI Program. The can show their support Bryan wants others to tough times in their life.” Pezzella ’16 were named RBI Program has been in a meaningful manner. recognize members of Signing up is easy. All-NESCAC Second started in over 200 cities Brendan Pierce noted the Trinity Baseball Just email either Bren- Team. Mackenze Genau- worldwide and focuses that “Bryan was a huge community who have dan Peirce or Ryan Vult- er ’16 made the NESCAC on the revival of youth mentor of mine as a fresh- gone through similar aggio with the subject All-Sportsmanship team baseball in inner cities. man and a terrific role hardships and that this line “Spikeball,” and in- as well as the NESCAC Utility player Brendan model. He always led by fundraiser extends be- clude the name of your All-Academic team. For Pierce ’18 and outfielder example and did all the yond his own family. Al- team, your partner’s the team, the season was Ryan Vultaggio ’18 spear- right things so I was very though it is important for name, and how you will highlighted by a huge se- headed the efforts to fortunate to have him as everyone participating pay. The entry fee per ries performance against make this event happen. my captain, he taught to remember the reason team is $40, and the Bates and a win against The motives behind me a lot. When his dad behind the event, at the deadline for entry is this rival Wesleyan - after taking initiative in start- passed it hit pretty hard end of the day, Wolfe just Friday Sept. 30 at 1:00 losing a heartbreaker ing the annual fundraiser to the whole program, so wants people to let loose p.m., so don’t wait, and just a week prior - which were much deeper and doing this Spikeball tour- and enjoy themselves. be part of a great cause. Study Field Hockey Cruising RYAN MURPHY ’17 ond against Hamilton sent SPORTS EDITOR the contest into overtime. Finn kept the great play -Away Fair The Field Hockey team going against Colby, scoring '------won their fourth straight the first Bantam goal eight game on Saturday, Sep. minutes into the match, as- ..,.__._...,,....,,~ 2 01 6 24, downing Colby in a sisted by Chandler Solimine NESCAC showdown. The ’19. Twelve minutes later, Bantams dropped a 4-3 Solimine added a goal of her heartbreaker to Williams own off a pass from Alison Learn about semester, on Sep. 10, but have since Slowe ’19. Before the end full year, and summer rattled off wins against No. of the half, Solimine found 11 Wellesley, Hamilton, Finn again for another goal, study away Keene State, and the afore- while also returning the fa- programs in more than mentioned Colby Mules. vor to Slowe, who knocked in 40 countries “We have been work- the fourth goal of the game. ing so hard during prac- Already up by a score of around the world! tice and it’s really great to 4-1 in the second half, the see the hard work pay off Bantams added a securi- Meet with returned during games,” said mid- ty goal in the 65th minute, fielder Mia Olsen ’17 of the when Finn found Nicole study away students, team’s early success. “The Quinlan ’20 for the fresh- program team has been meshing man’s first career goal. representatives, Trinity well together and it’s nice Goalkeeper Lori Berger ’18 to have a supportive group saved five out of six shots Wednesday, faculty of girls looking out for each on goal by the Mules in and Office of Study other on and off the field.” her third game of the year, Away staff Last week, Kelcie Finn allowing only one goal. October 5, ’18 captured NESCAC The Bantams look to ex- Player of the Week honors tend their streak to seven For more information please as well as recognition from games with three matches 2016 contact: the National Field Hock- in the coming weeks, high- The Office of Study Away ey Coaches Association as lighted by a double-header 66 Vernon Street a Division III Honor Roll this weekend. Connecticut

member for her perfor- College visits Robin Shep- 4:00 - 7:00PM Tel: 860-297-2005 mance against Wellesley. pard Field on Wednes- Email: [email protected] Finn scored four goals day, Sep. 28, the fourth Web: www.trincoll.edu/ NESCAC matchup for WASHINGTON ROOM, StudyAway/ against Wellesley and Hamilton, all of which came the Bantams this season. MATHER HALL with Trinity trailing in the The Bates Bobcats come second half. Her second goal to town on Saturday fol- against Wellesley was the lowed by the University of game winner and her sec- New England on Sunday. Inside Sports: Baseball & Trinity College Field Hockey Football Showcases Dominance in Season Opener Continued from page 1 There was never any turning back for the Ban- end zone for a touch- tams, who continued to down. Soon afterwards, control the pace of the the Bantams’ Eric Sachse game on both offense and ’19 converted a field goal defense. Lucas Golon ’19 after an offsides call scored his first career against Bates gave the touchdown in the fourth kicker another chance quarter with a one-yard at from five yards closer. run into the end zone. This field goal proved to Less than a minute and be the kindling the Ban- a half later, he scored tam offense needed as another touchdown on a the team proceeded to 39-yard run. This would dominate every quarter be the last scoring play thereafter, led by runs of the day and further from Max Chipouras ’19 solidified an outstand- who had 144 total rush- ing win by the Bantams. ing yards in the game. The Bantams defense The next three touch- was stellar, shutting down downs for the Bantams the Bobcats’ offense by were scored by Darrien holding them to just 36 Myers ’17 who caught passing yards and allow- three beautiful passes ing them to make just four from quarterback Son- out of 20 third down con- COURTESY OF Meghan Collins ’19 ny Puzzo ’18, including versions. Liam Kenneally Darrien Myers ’17 is picked up by teammates after his third touchdown in front of 3,888 fans. a 30-yarder during the ’18 had 11 tackles (nine third quarter. Myers was solo) as well as a sack. ball, which he returned 88 triple option offense]” but the season opener. Next the first Bantam receiver Henderson Watkins ’17 yards to the one-yard line. the Bantams certainly did Saturday, Oct. 1, the Ban- since 2009 to score three had 10 tackles with one Trinity Head Coach their homework, securing tams will visit the Wil- receiving touchdowns in tackle-for-loss. Co-Captain Jeff Devaney said earlier the 38-7 win against the liams College Ephs and a single game. He also Spencer Donahue ’17 also in the week that “Bates is Bobcats. The win marked look forward to extend- averaged 20 yards per at- forced a fumble and on the a very tough team to pre- the 21st straight time ing their record in hopes tempt on six punt returns. next play intercepted the pare for [because of their that the Bantams won of winning the coveted Women’s Soccer Continues to Roll Over Opponents IAN McDONALD ’20 ing five-minute span after When asked what makes season on a header from the weekend. The Women’s CONTRIBUTING WRITER two solid attempts from this team successful, defen- a corner kick. The Mules Soccer team helped raise a Taylor Kirchgessner ’19 seman Sarah Connors ’18 would score early in the total of $5300 on Sunday After an impressive 11-6 and Nicole Stauffer ’17. attributed it to the “strong second half to cut the Trin- to fund research to find a season in 2015, which saw Just three minutes af- and experienced senior ity lead to only two, but the cure for muscular dystro- the women’s soccer team ter these attempts, Kirch- class” which is spearhead- difference would stay the phy. The raffle winners land in the NESCAC semi- gessner received the ball ed by captains Sheena same with the Bantams were announced Monday. finals, the Lady Bantams on the top left of the box Landy ’17, Kendra Lena finishing off the 3-1 victory. Trinity’s next game will are off to a good start in and planted it in the back ’17 and Laura Nee ’17. The victory against Col- take place against Whea- 2016 at 3-1-2. They have right corner of the net. Her This Saturday the Col- by, perhaps was not even ton, a non-conference op- had impressive conference next shot was turned away by Mules came into town. the team’s greatest feat of ponent, on Wednesday, wins over opponents Ham- by the Emerson goalie, but Unfortunately for them ilton and Colby, as well as Andi Nicholson ’17 was they would have the same a thrilling overtime defeat there waiting for the re- fate as Emerson. The Ban- against Williams. As the bound and took a rip find- tams took down the Mules season progresses, the team ing the back of the net giv- in a decisive 3-1 victory; all is constantly improving. ing the Bantams a 2-0 lead. three goals for the Bantams Last week the team had Within two minutes, the were scored in the first half. a dominating 3-0 victory Bantams were back in pos- Kirchgessner continued her against an out of conference session and Tricia Pollock hot streak from Wednesday opponent, Emerson College. ’20 was able to thread the with an early goal to give the The teams went into the needle with a pass to Kirch- Bantams a 1-0 advantage. half with a 0-0 stalemate gessner, who put it away Kirchgessner also as- on their hands, but Trini- for her second goal of the sisted Nee for the second ty came out with some fire game. The Bantams held goal. Connors then put the in the second half, scoring onto this lead without re- nail in the coffin when she COURTESY OF Trinity College Athletics three goals in a stagger- linquishing a goal all game. scored her first goal of the Taylor Kirchgessner ’19 fends off opposing players for the Bants. This Sat Week Sun Football @ Williams College in Field Hockey 1:30 p.m. v. U. of New England 12 p.m. Men’s Soccer v. Bates Sports 1:30 p.m. Home Games Rowing (M & W) 8 a.m. & more... & Head of Riverfront Regatta Invitationals & more...