Crtpob VOL. C NO. 8 PUBLISHED BY THE STUDENTS OF TRINITY COLLEGE SINCE 1904 NOVEMBER 13,2001 TrSriSty Celebrates Veterans Day Registration Woes "It was the combination of the BY EAMONN BROWN failure of the system level soft- News Writer ware that communicates with the web server, an overload of Last week it was obvious to the servers themselves, and a most Trinity students, espe- failure of the People Soft student cially underclassmen, that early administration application registration was not going as software." People Soft is the en- planned. Early enrollment for terprise software that powers the Spring, 2002 semester TCOnline. Cook further ex- through TCOnline fell just short plained the frequent, week- of complete failure, as the only long meltdowns of the system saving grace was the successful as progressively more serious registration of most seniors. reoccurrences of the original From the early setbacks of last systems failure of Tuesday. Tuesday's junior class registra- Tuesday's problems were fixed tion, to the complete break- almost immediately, however, down of Thursday's freshman while Wednesday and Thurs- MiCOL5A3B/,WM registration, the whole process day left many without a sched- Students faculty and staff around the flag pole in the shadow of the was a disaster. ule for the Spring Semester. chapel to honor Trinity's veteran. Most students attempting to Stephen Willard of the Com- enroll early last week received puter Center provided more in- messages indicating that the sight into the problems, server powering TCOnline was emphasizing that the malfunc- Panel Examines War Tactics not working properly or that tions were really not that unrea- different aspect of the war, and an "ideologically bizarre time." there were too many users at- sonable considering the BY REBECCA FOWLER its effects on human rights. Af- Although war is a legitimate News Writer tempting to use the system at demands on the system. "After terward, they opened the panel act of state there should be laws once. Trinity's computer ex- we fixed the server on Thursday for questions or comments. as to the type of weapons al- perts cite a malfunction of one so that students would be able On November 12, 2001 the Greenberg focused on civil lowed and designated safe areas. or more of Trinity's computer to register at 4 P., it failed again Human Rights Program hosted liberties. She addressed issues In response to the United States' and Internet servers, as well a because at 3:59 PM there were a panel discussion on repercus- of immigration, privacy, and history of pol icy d uring war, she malfunction of the software 316 people attempting to regis- sions of the current war on ter- the history of the United States' said, "When our democracy is that links the servers with stu- ter for classes all at once. This rorism. From 5:00 to 7:00 PM in dealings with dissent by chal- put to the test we don't stand up dents' personal computers. caused an overload that was too Terrace Room B, Professor of lenging civil liberties to protect the very notion of Michael Cook is the Dvrector b\g, Cot most servers to handle Lk fot. people rector of the Human Rights Pro- of the most significanti " prob- Tn'amalsboitieea a W oTfec- terns, the company that over- were not waiting their turn and gram Maryam Elahi, Associate lems is that there is such a lack ommendations to assist civil- sees TCOnline and the early were not being patient." Professor of Biology Lisa Foster, of information that one cannot ians of both sides. registration process. Says Cook, see GLITCH on page six and Henry R. Luce Professor know what civil liberties are Foster was able to explain and Laurel Baldwin-Ragaven each suspended. That in itself is a clarify the science and danger presented an audience of ap- violation of civil liberty. associated with anthrax and proximately 30 students and Elahi confronted the topic of smallpox. She gave details of professors with a lesson on a human rights implications in see PANEL on page eight TCAC Sweeps in Marlborough, MA Little Floods Due to Vandalism visions are based solely on size. BY ABIGAIL THOMAS There are other criteria required BY ABIGAIL THOMAS NewsEditor to be eligible for consideration News Editor of the award. These include Thursday November 8, the sponsoring a minimum of five Residents of Little dormitory Trinity College Activities Coun- programs between November found themselves outside their cil (TCAC) in conjunction with 2000 and November 2001, ef- building about 12:20 AM on the Office of Student Activities fective use of available resources November 12. No standard fire and Campus Centers (OSACC) and program evaluations. The alarm, these students did not travelled to Marlborough, MA to students must be a significant - realize they would be standing the National Association for if not complete - factor in the in the cold for nearly three Campus Activities (NACA) decision-making process and hours. New England Regional Confer- the presentation of programs. Large amounts of water were ence. Darrell Claiborne, in a note to leaking from the first floor ceil- All was not learning and ex- several on-campus administra- ing, and water had seeped changing ideas at this year's tors described the award as fol- through the interior walls of the conference. TCAC received the lows, "This award is an honor first and second floor. Excellence in Programming and testament for our student "We were standing outside, Award, an award given to five organizations, TCAC and the and you could literally see the schools - each in different cat- department's commitment to water pouring down the stairs," egories - annually. produce quality programs that commented Jen Poppel '03, a The categories for the five di- see TCAC on page nine resident of Little. The cause of the flooding was simple and most likely inten- INSIDE THIS WEEK'S Cripob tional: a sprinkler head in the building was snapped from the base in the second floor Do you know who your A student steps outside women's bathroom. next door neighbor is ? The Camp Trin-Trin into Hartford "I first saw water leaking out A misplaced tile only begins to show the water answer may surprise you. Politics. Read about it in from the women's bathroom as damage in Little. News see p. 7 Features see pt 12 I was going downstairs for the fire alarm. I had to leap over a and Frohman-Robb to keep This is no small matter. Be- puddle on my way out," Poppel warm. sides being investigated by Witness the paper-and-ink News...... page 6 Trinity, the matter is also being observed. Hartford Fire Department re- fight between Nate Baker Opinions... -page 2 investigated by the arson inves- Features page 10 After about an hour, Campus sponded to the scene as well. and Hope Roth as it Arts...... page ] 5 Safety opened LSC auditorium They went to the basement and tigators at HFD and the Major Crime Division at Hartford Po- continues this week in Announcements page 17 so residents could find refuge turned off the water valve. Stu- Opinions see p. 3 Sports. page 20 from the cold. Some had al- dents were allowed to return to lice Department. The vandal- ready gone to Anadama, Stowe the ddrm at about 3:00 AM. - - ... seeDORMon page six PAGE 2 OPINION THE TRINITY TRIPOD - NOVEMBER 13,2001 My Registration Woes Online Registration Has String of Problems eted. I thought to myself, "Is ev- trinity BY ANDREW DEMPSEY eryone else having these prob- AmyE.Buchner'02 Kristin B. Powell'03 Opinions Writer lems, or am I just a loser?" My question was answered EDITOR-IN-CHIEF MANAGING EDITOR Ahhh Thursday morning... promptly by the multitude of the one time during the week curse words and cries of anger NEWS EDITOR OPINIONS EDITORS that 1 do not have to rise before that echoed throughout my Brian Nanos '03 Lissy Woodimms '03 Abigail Thomas '03 10:30 AM. But sadly, this past hall. Thursday morning was inter- After half an hour of clicking ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR ARTS EDITOR rupted by a frustrating and ri- the refresh button, the home Eamontt Brown '05 Jim Sethna '04 diculous event. November 8 page for TCOnline finally was the day designated for the loaded. Adrenaline shot FEATURES EDITOR ANNOUNCEMENTS EDITOR Class of 2005 to register for next through my veins as I logged on Kara Klenk '02 Super Woman semester's classes. With my last and began the registration pro- name falling into the group that cess. By the time I began to en- was allowed to begin registra- ter some course numbers, I SPORTS EDITORS CARTOONIST Christopter Silvertmin '03 tion at seven in the morning,! figured I was home free. But my Shane Early '03 Patrick Marinam '03 knew that my sleep was going joy was promptly shattered to be slightly disturbed. I did when an error appeared on my PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR PRODUCTION MANAGER not think all of my sleep would computer screen. I yelled be- Mkol Sabbadini '05 The Invisible Woman be lost though. I figured I would cause I was so close and my set my alarm for 6:50 AM, regis- roommate laughed at me out of ter for my classes at 7:00 AM, spite. SENIOR EDITORS: James Cabot '02, Kate Hutchinson '02, Nathaniel Silver '02 and be back to sleep before 7:15 This same scenario unfolded AM. In retrospect, it seems as numerous times throughout the COPY EDITORS: Anabel Perez '02, Lindsay Dorrance '04, Alison Hunt '04, Eamonn Brown '05, Alex Gordon '05, Edna Guenasio '05, Emily Marclwse '05, Jo Matocha '05 The network had slowed to the pace of a
BUDGET DIRECTOR diseased sloth and I was beginning to get Carolyn Rued '03 impatient
though my plan should have two hours I spent trying to reg- worked. But the events that ister that fateful Thursday When Smart People Do Stupid Things transpired that morning were morning. Had I not been a pan- anything but routine. icky freshman, perhaps I would At six-fifty nine, my room- have gone back to sleep after ten With the flooding of the Little Dormitory this week, we must again ask mate and I sat poised at our minutes of failure. But I hung ourselves, why do smart people do stupid things? It is inconceivable how a computers. Knowing that one in there a solid two hours, only campus made up of supposedly intelligent students can witness so many acts of of the classes I wanted had one quitting upon the arrival of an inane behavior. Bannisters are ripped out of walls, windows are smashed, and spot left, there was a touch of apologetic e-mail from the sprinkler systems are tampered with. anticipation and excitement in Computing Center. "We were the air. My roommate failed to experiencing technical difficul- These senseless jand idiotic actions perpetrated by fellow community mem- get PIN numbers for all of his ties this morning," it 'stsC'fe'd'. bers damage our communal space, waste our resources, and show a lack of re- classes, so he was desperately Well, no s***. spect for the campus as a whole. Perhaps the perpetrators of the vandalism in flipping through the course Registration was postponed Little neglected to think about the serious consequences their actions might have catalogue, conferring with up- until later that afternoon. I will brought about. As it stands, this act will result in thousands of dollars worth of perclassmen as to which profes- not go into the details of what damages. However, if circumstances were different, the results of their act could sors to avoid. When the clock happened later that day; let's have been much more serious. Had the temperature been lower, the damage in struck seven, I typed in my just say it was a repeat of what the dorm would have been dramatically increased. The vandals are also lucky username and password. The happened earlier in the morn- that the sprinklers only went off in the hallways. Had the sprinklers been acti- moment I hit enter, I knew that ing. My dorm's frustration was vated in student rooms, they would be accountable for damage to fellow stu- there were going to be problems.. only heightened by a fire alarm dents' property and could have endangered fellow students' lives had students The network had slowed to the drill that took place at the exact pace of a diseased sloth and I time we were to begin registra- been doused by the sprinklers and then forced to evacuate the building into the was beginning to get impatient. tion. My roommate, thinking freezing cold. Trying to fix.the problem, I hit that the drill would last only a While many may laugh such occurrences off as funny pranks and drunken the back button on my web few minutes, made his way out- escapades, hopefully most of us realize the serious nature of die vandalism prob- browser. I was immediately dis- side in boxers and a shirt. lem. To what avail are these destructive incidents? Surely, the perpetrators connected from TCOnline, and Twenty minutes later, he was cannot justify their actions. the home page would no longer cold and disgruntled. No amount of alcohol or negligence should excuse these stupid acts. As load. At this point in time, both I can only hope that things a community, we should rally against the odd vandal and take action. Don't hide my roommate and I were won- will be different the next time I information about vandalism on campus. If you have details pertaining to vari- dering what the hell was hap- try to register for classes online. pening. After about ten Last Thursday really sucked, ous cases of vandalism, come forward. Don't let the entire community suffer minutes, I figured that I had lost the consequences of one person's moronic actions. and I do not want to go through my spot in the one class I so cov- it again. These pranks might seem amusing to the students committing them, but they are no laughing matter to those of us worthy of the title of Trinity student. While the Trinity community may be composed entirely of "book smart" stu- I»I I-l-O W TALK dents, there are a few fellow students who lack common sense, community val- ues, and respect for public and private property. If we show that the community Now is the time of year when Pillow Talk can barely see the television over all that end-of-semester work that professors is vehemently opposed to vandalism, perhaps these senseless acts of destruction expect Pillow Talk to do. 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Pillow Talk heard it was fun. ... : Letters m,ay be submitted via: Salsarengue Did you notice that Pillow Talk • CAMPUS MAIL: Box 702582 • E-MAIL: [email protected] HEARS a lot, but never goes? Invite Pillow Talk some time! NOVEMBER 13,2001 - THE TRINITY TRIPOD OPINION PAGE 3 Death Penalty Inhumane Free Speech for Some causes. it's the poorest of the poor who So, I guess that Jesus, Socrates, NATE BAKER HOPE ROTH Conservative views are heart- land on death row. There is no Galileo and the Salem "witches" Opinions Writer Opinions Columnist less and self-centered to some way to make the system less ar- were all horrible people as well. degree, 1 admit But they are also bitrary, biased, racist and Personally, I don't think that our 1 know that for the past important. Our society is essen- I wasn't planning on writing classist. As long as we continue government should be in the couple of weeks the campus has tially based on conservative another article about the death using the death penalty, poor business of judging people's been in a fervor over the cuts the values, and look where they got penalty. There are so many people will continue to be le- souls. Chartwells workers have been us (I am referring to the positive other pressing issues to talk gally lynched and the rich will 5. Baker goes on to character- expecting. aspects of our bustling, prosper- about like the current "war" in never be executed. It is a ize the men on death row as Personally, I know almost ous society). Afghanistan ("Operation Bomb miniscule amount of people on "wackos, with loose wiring and nothing about the situation. I For example, I think many the Crap out of a Bunch of Ci- death row who could afford little sense of humanity." I have don't know about Chartwells' conservative opinions are more vilians"), global warming, hu- their own lawyers. talked to countless men and financial reports thus far, I don't realistic. 1 agree that we need man rights in Tibet and why 2. Baker says, "Dissenters women who take part in death know about the union contract, liberals to strive for that optimal row visits and the most com- I don't know the specifics of world, but we also need people Personally, I don't think that our government mon thing that they say is this: who's getting cut and why. So, keeping on grounded and re- "There are no monsters on death should he in the business of judging people's I'm not here to make any sort of minding us how the world re- row." informed statement that I want ally works. souls. Most of the men on death row you all to interpret as divine I know personally that I often are former drug addicts, or they mandate. desire to say conservative Chartwells insists on serving so against [sic] capital punish- are mentally retarded or insane. But what has struck me the things, not because I believe much damn chicken. Unfortu- ment also remark on its These are not the vicious killers past week is that on a campus them but because 1 recognize nately, one of my fellow Tripod inhumanc.nature. That's that the media portrays them as. of almost two thousand kids, that they are important to really columnists wrote an article last certainly true, but guess what Many of them don't even re- only 200 people showed up for understanding an issue. But week in which he attempted to kids? We live in an inhumane member the crimes that they a protest in the Chartwells whenever 1 do I am criticized, contradict one of my own ar- world. After all, the guys who committed. workers' defense. This means called a jerk. Maybe I just don't ticles about the death penalty rammed two planes into the 6. Baker argues that "if these and he got most of his facts WTC weren't exactly being hu- wackos are kept alive, [someone] wrong. So, for the sake of cor- mane." 1 don't even know how will have to interact with them Sometimes there are things that have to be recting the record, here goes: to answer this. Nate Baker just every day." Apparently he be- said, not necessarily things you believe, but 1. In his column, Nate Baker argued that because of the hor- lieves that someone who re- things that are important for people to stated, in regards to the inno- rible deeds of terrorists, it's okay ceives the death penalty is cent people who have been re- for the United States to con- taken out back behind the consider. leased from death row (which I tinue killing its criminals. courtroom and shot immedi- never even mentioned in my 3. Baker continues to talk ately following the trial. that only a tenth of the campus believe in what I say strongly own column), "that [innocent about how the government is Actually, most people con- wanted to support Chartwells. enough to take the criticism. people sentenced to death] is a incapable of "transcending victed of capital crimes spend On the one hand, this statis- Maybe therefore they're not re- problem with the process, not above" [sic] human nature and years on death row, some of tic could mean that nine tenths ally worth believing. 1 don't- with the punishment." There is all of its petty flaws, because them live on death row for sev- of Trinity is simply morally, or know. But I do know I don't of- a fundamental problem with the CIA was unable to hire eral decades. There is an entire socially, apathetic. In fact, I'm ten say them in public. Baker's argument, which is this: "nice" mercenaries in the 1980s. field dedicated to studying pretty sure most of it is. Also, many people claim that as long as capital punishment Once again, 1 fail to see the re- people like these "wackos": it is But could it also be that there people who say things in ano- exists, there will always be the lationship between failed gov- called abnormal psychology. are some people who, at least to nymity are cowards, and that risk of executing an innocent ernment assassins and the 7. Someone at the justice de- some degree, support the cuts? their opinion is not worth lis- person. As a friend of mine likes American legal system. In fact, partment is feeding Nate Baker I honestly don't know. But I tening to. to say, "we can't trust the govern- I'm not even sure what he's try- misinformation and he should have heard a lot of talk about 1 agree to some degree, but 1 ^kA h 8 are we ^ 4. Im glad that Baker and 1 .'apparently; and business principles For p to besaid with the ability to decide who agree on something, he is bet- more expensive to execute example, from what I under- not necessarily things you be- lives and who dies?" ter than the worse thing that someone instead keeping them stand, Marriott came out at a lieve but things that they are The American legal system is he's ever done. Unfortunately, in prison for life, without the huge loss last year, so maybe important for people to con- completely screwed up when it he seems to believe that no one possibility of parole. This is bla- Chartwells is possibly trying to sider—that people are afraid to comes to the death penalty. It's else is. Apparently, "if the world - tantly untrue. not fall in thesame hole (though remark upon because they will not the most heinous of crimes views you as a horrible person, To quote an Amnesty Inter- they also have eight managers, be ostracized for saying them. that receive the death penalty; then you are a horrible person." see PENALTY on page four Hmmm). Or maybe they are This does not, however, detract simply following the basic busi- from the meaning or impor- ness principle that every year tance of their words. you cut the least efficient 5% of For example, 1 have been criti- your work force (but then 1 cized much for my article last heard Big Al was getting cuts. year on rape, being called "the Double hmmm). rapist," but I assure you I haven't But as I said, I know nothing raped anyone in several years. about this incident. My point, What I wrote (and write) is not The liberals, in their attempt to create a world of true equality, have done the opposite in essentially silencing the conservative angle.
and I do have one, is that the necessarily what I believe, just conservative faction on campus what 1 think should be consid- is nowhere to be found. There ered. But I have paid a social are all these groups on campus price for it. that are liberal (hell, there are Another example as at the even centers) but there is not an Chartwells protest, when the inkling of a conservative group. managers tried to explain their The question is, why? Person- side of the story and were si- ally,! don't think it's because all lenced with calls of "Liar!" -by - the conservatives are lazy and the protesters. Do you want to all the liberals are go-getters know and understand the other (though 1 do realize that since side's reason or not? we live in a society where The liberals,1 in their attempt mostly conservatives wield the to create a world of true equal- power, there is really no need for ity, have done the opposite in a conservative group to fight the essentially silencing the conser- power when they already are vative angle, . the power). To paraphrase John. Stuart I think it is a result of the fact Mill, the beauty of free speech that those who say things that is that it challenges the major- are conservative are immedi- ity opinion so that the majority ately labeled as heartless and must constantly prove, and sometimes even race suprema- therefore consider, its opinion. cists, ostracized by their com- Liberals silencing conservatives munity-simply because they through ostracization are no said something that didn't en- better than the conservatives tirely flow with idealistic who silence liberal opinions. PAGE 4 OPINION THE TRINITY TRIPOD - NOVEMBER 13,2001 Students Are To Blame for Lagging Network Speed Few Realize That the Network Speed is Faster Than Last Year, Unknowledgeable Users Slow it Down clue about what you are saying. movies and games). BY JIM SETHNA Get your facts together before There are two kinds of mov- Arts Editor you mouth off. Since I know ies that can be downloaded, that none of you want to take DIVX and Cam-copies. DIVX Walking across campus these the time and energy to do this, I are essentially DVD rips. Some- days it is easy to hear the main will have to do it for you. one takes an existing DVD and concerns of students. One The network bandwidth has then rips the movie, scene by might attempt to guess what increased from lOmbps to scene, off the DVD and onto the pressing issues on campus 15mbps. Of those 15 mbps, stu- their computer. This individual are. War in Afghanistan, the dents are allocated 10, CPTV 2, will share the movie with rampant AIDS situation in Af- and the remaining 3 are distrib- friends or through some type of rica, or even the current state of uted across several other file sharing system. Then more our stock market are all topics precontracted networks. Trinity and more people can get the pi- that rage across college cam- students get the lion's share of rated copy of the DVD. Cam- copies are, as the name implies, camera copies. This means This is the underlying problem with the someone actually sneaks a network on campus: Everyone tries to do video camera into the movie too much, and when they do all network theater and tapes the video. Quality on these range from applications are reduced to a crawl. poor to decent. The average cam-copy movie can run 250 puses across the United States. these mps, as they should. This MB while the average DIVX However, here 'neath the elm may not sound like very much quality movies run 800MB. trees apathy brews. to you but keep in mind, last Some people on campus The average Trinity student year you didn't have 10 mbps to think that by leaving their com- tesy anyone who wants to get a ing it. This takes up so much does not know about the war in work with, did you? Trinity has puters on all day and night, they movie can easily get it. incoming and outgoing space Afghanistan. In fact the average actually increased the size of can download plenty of games Still, movies are not the big- that it is astronomical. Think of Trinity student has no clue the space where information and movies. These people will gest reasons for the network this analogy; say there is a door there even is a war in Afghani- can go out and come in. leave their computers on for congestions. The biggest rea- and a bunch of us tried to exit stan. The average Trinity stu- So, why does the network weeks at a time. All the while, sons are the stupidity of the at the same time. More likely dent would rather sit around seem slow? It is slow because it they are using network space to computer users. These people than not none of us would get and whine about their network is being slowed down. With all download movies. Give it a rest! have no clue what is running on through. However if we all connection. of this extra space you may It is not necessary to have every Contrary to popular belief, wonder what could possibly be single movie containing Kevin the network is not worse than it filling it. I point my finger Spacey since 1988. You have a bunch of people using space was last year. I have found out squarely at students. Here is another interesting expensive programs without even realizing information to pass on to you. Students are the biggest of- idea. Have you visited the Net- it. Quite frankly I am sick and fenders when it comes to net- work Neighborhood on PC or tired of all these factless com- work congestion. Do you have Appleshare on apple? If so, you their machines. They have no waited patiently all of us would plaints that I have to put up any file sharing programs? Did may have noticed that many idea that Morpheus, Kazaa, and get through. This is the under- with on a daily basis. Most of you use Napster last year? Since people have the same movies! even Audiogalaxy may be run- lying problem with the network you have not even bothered to the death of Napster have you People actually download the ning on their computer. In fact on campus: everyone tries to do ask questions regarding the switched to other programs? Do same movies as others. many of them have no idea too much, and when they do all situation. Instead you would you use Kazaa, Morpheus, Wouldn't it be a novel idea to what these programs even do. iattver sit sttduadi grumble, and LAmewire; or Hotline? l£ so, you simply go to these people's com- Thus you- hawft'na iS&ftSaAii whine about the network situa- know that you can download puters and get the movies from people using space expensive In my opinion people who tion. In fact most of you have no multimedia files (that includes them? By using common cour- programs without even realiz- see NETWORK on page five Trin in Need of Happy Faces Capital Punishment A Stroll Down the Long Walk Finds More Frowns Than Smiles Liberal View of the Death Penalty at a watch, a passing plane, or a thing dooms you to a dreary continued from page three time and money away from BY SIMON SAICHEK particularly interesting crack in conversation involving getting national report, "A 1982 in- other resources, resources that Opinions Writer the sidewalk. to know someone... get real, we depth study of death penalty might actually prevent violent Many people suggest that this at Trinity have taken social in- costs in New York placed the crime. Trinity College: Beacon to in- type of phony interaction is difference to new levels. If you cost of executing a prisoner at 8. Baker concludes his article tellectuals and liberal minded best left unstamped. Many think your single little hello is over $1.8 million/This figure is by stating that most of Okla- students from all over the coun- people suggest that they feel idi- going to make someone pour three times the cost of impris- homa City Bombing victims' try. Here we have a campus otic giving a smile or a friendly their soul out to you, or other- oning a person for life, and it family members are in support bursting with diversity and op- includes only three stages of of the death penalty. portunity. judicial proceedings. First pi all, even if every Yet we don't look happy. 1 I.find it humorous that someone might think It does not include addi- single one of them wanted the walk down the halls and across that saying hi might slow down his pace to tional court, security, and death penalty, that doesn't the Long Walk with an ear to his tremendously'important Dawson's rerun. counsel fees, nor does it in- mean that the state should ear smile painted on my face, clude estimated millions of carry out an execution. We relishing the brisk weather and dollars associated with state have laws in this country, and natural beauty, which comes in word to a random person on the wise break out of their insu- and federal post-conviction one of their purposes is to pro- many forms, that surrounds me. street. My response is simply lated little shell, think again. reviews and with the execu- tect us from our base human But when 1 turn my eyes to my that if you can do it at a frat So with all the reasons not to tion itself." emotions and frailties. fellow Bantams, rarely do I see party, or any other time you're say hello dealt with, we now ask The lowest cost estimates Furthermore, according to so much as a smirk cross their drunk, why not on a brisk Sun- why bother doing it? This an- say that a capital trial.appeals Bud Welch, it was not the ma- faces. Walking in the open, most day afternoon? What's so dan- swer is even simpler. You say and execution cost about a $1 jority of victims' families who people assume a stoic frown and gerous about a "hello" that you hello today, hello tomorrow and million. Higher estimates say wanted the death penalty. Just - downward turned eye that dis- feel compelled not to be pleas- hello on a third day. Pretty soon that it's more like $7 million. because Baker read some ar- suades any more genial type (i.e. ant? that face you've been saying hel- At most, sentencing a person ticles in the New York Times myself) from trying to engage Others suggest that they are los to for a week becomes a fa- to life in prison without the about a few angry family mem- in passing pleasantries. far too busy, or rushed to engage miliar one. possibility of parole (this bers, that does not mean that Back in California I would get in such behavior. They fear a You see that person at a party, means that we lock you up and the majority felt the same way. a stern glace from my mother if conversation might ensue or a poetry recital, a sporting we throw the key away) cost at In conclusion, I'm really event, and an introduction be- most $500,000. This includes sorry to have picked on Nate Here at Trinity we take avoidance of social comes a matter of course. You've all trial and incarceration Baker so much. I'm sure that he just made a new friend. Simple, costs. is a perfectly reasonable and interaction to a new high. takes' little to no risk on your The fact of the matter is, nice human being. I don't have part and could provide wonder- even if we provided every anything against him person- I failed to flash a smile and a that saying hello implies some "fu'l dividends for years to come. prison inmate with premium ally. In fact, I've never met him. casual "How ya doin'?" to every sort of obligation to interact. Sounds like a good investment cable, the cost of life in prison I just felt that there were way passerby, but here at Trinity we I find it humorous that some- to me... would never even come close too many errors in his argu- take avoidance of social interac- one might think that saying hi So a cheery remark in the to the cost of one execution. ments to let them all go unad- tion to a new high. I try to make or flashing a smile might slow halls, even something as casual This is why states that imple- dressed. eye contact so that my cheery down his pace to his tremen- as a friendly smile works won- ment the death penalty often There were many more fac- statements don't seem to come dously important Dawson's re- ders for your social life and your see their crime rates go up. tual and logical errors in his from left field and immediately run or computer game. As for general happiness if only you've The death penalty is so ex- column, but I feel that I have I see eyes swivel away, looking the concept that saying any- got the guts to try it. pensive to carry out; it takes made my point. NOVEMBER. 13,2001 - THE TRINITY TRIPOD OPINION PAGE 5 Red Cross Deserves Donations Don't Blame Network dollars donated after Septem- BY RACHEL UNKOVIC We, as volunteers were told, in Student Computer Ignorance at Fault Opinions Writer ber 11, not all is going to help the fact, that help is provided first, con tin ued from page fo w that when you are not using it victims of that tragedy. The Red before confirmation that some- use these programs without re- to shut it off. It is really that Cross has set aside less than one is in need. The Red Cross alizing it are people are an ab- simple. If everyone did this, the The American Red Cross has one-eighth of the money to pro- philosophy is that it is better solute disgrace to society. network speed would improve received much criticism about vide relief for disaster victims that someone who does not Do you know what a system drastically. their handling of money do- not in New York. need help receive help than tray is? It is where the clock and I suggest that after you finish nated after September 11. Many people complain that someone who truly needs help memory resident programs re- reading my article you go and People are hesitant to donate the Red Cross used false adver- wait for help. side. If you see many icons here, close, all non-used programs. If money, blood and time. The tising, that when donating The people who have been you are running many pro- you do not know how to do this, criticism comes from people not money people believed all the criticizing the American Red grams. If you do not know what go to the Student Help Desk. familiar with the Red Cross, its money was going to help vic- Cross, who are now afraid to the program is, take your mouse They will teach you how. policies, and its history. More- tims of the WTC tragedy. But donate money to the organiza- and place it over the program. If I have absolutely no problem over, the criticism comes from had anyone done research on tion, have not seen the work the you do not know what a mouse if you want to spend three or people who have not seen first the Red Cross and their histori- Red Cross is doing in New York. is, please go to the Computing four hours downloading a hand the work the American cal handling of money, they The American Red Cross is Student Help Desk. They will movie, but please shut your file Red Cross is doing in New York. would not have made this mis- renting out buildings at the site help you with all your comput- sharing system down when you The American Red Cross ex- take. The Red Cross has never and filling them with food, ing needs. are through. ists to save lives. It is the official accepted donations for one spe- beds, TV and video games and I believe this is the main prob- This is simple common cour- disaster relief organization of cific tragedy. After Pearl Harbor, volunteers, children's letters lem: computer illiteracy. People tesy and something your par- the United States Government, there was an influx of dona- and donated stuffed animals. don't know how to use their ents should have taught to you yet receives no money at all tions to the Red Cross. A full Workers at Ground Zero can computers properly. I think this by this stage in your life. from the government. The 25% of the money they received take a break in the three Respite American Red Cross survives was used to help victims out- Centers, get a hot meal and a / believe this is the main problem: computer solely on donations. It is run by side of Hawaii. smile. Many firemen have been volunteers. There are no mon- The American Red Cross living at Ground Zero. For illiteracy. People don't know how to use their etary gains from working for the takes the money they receive in eight hours they pull bodies computers properly. American Red Cross. donations and put them into a from the wreckage, sleep on the Last week an article in the large pool. Whoever needs the Respite Center cots, they watch is disgraceful. The school has Whether you choose to listen New York Times reported on money is given it. They are television, play cards, and talk mandatory classes in English, to me or not is your choice, but how the president of the Ameri- given no more and no less than to Red Cross volunteers. math, natural sciences, and hu- do not blame the network. The can Red Cross was called before they need. While I was work- The Red Cross is doing amaz- manities. They really should network, if used properly, will Congress to answer certain ing at the Family Assistance ing work. However, they need have an introductory class in function very, very, well. charges. "The most damaging Center (E A. C) at Pier 94 in dona tions. They exist on dona- computing. All you hippie wannnabes, accusation," the Timesreported, New York City, I heard a story tions. In order to help the vic- The network administrators who wish the 60s were still "was that the Red Cross used the about a man who lived in a car tims of the tragedy in New York, could easily censor what we do around so you could protest, tragic events to their own ad- for a week after his house was as well as other victims of other online. However they believe in should get off your soapbox. vantage ... to increase their blood flooded in a hurricane. He re- tragedies all over, people must a no-censorship policy. 1 believe There is no "man" that is keep- reserve." "Their own advantage" fused Red Cross Aid repeatedly continue to offer their time and in this policy just as much as ing you down. You should pull is also our advantage, everyone's because he was afraid that by money and blood to the Red they do. the grass out of your pipe, and advantage: lives being saved. accepting donations he would Cross. It is our responsibility as stu- go check your computer. I The issue many people seem be taking donations away from People must continue to help: dents to not abuse this system. wouldn't be surprised to see to have with the American Red other people. The man's worries The American Red Cross save All you have to do is know what that the loudest corriplainers are Cross is that of the 1.2 billion were unfounded. lives. is on your computer and know the most irresponsible users. TrfrrftyVOpen tSates CompromfserSttidenfr Safety teenagers who attempted to about another mugging or mur- ulty, and Campus Safety much Thefree access thesurround- BY CHRIS SILVERMAN steal her handbag. When one der in the area. These incidents easier. All members of the col- ing community has to our re- Opinions Writer considers these events together are usually followed by a QP lege community could gain im- sources is not a right. It is a with the fact that students are from Dr. Herzberger or Campus mediate entrance by showing privilege, and a privilege that This past Saturday, 1 was robbed at gunpoint on this Safety requesting that students walking towards Jackson Dor- campus at a rough average of and faculty be "careful": prop- mitory when I was spat on by a once a month, it would not be erly close doors, not admit non- group of three teenagers from hard to come to the conclusion students to buildings, keep the neighborhood. The incident that Trinity College is not doing access codes private, or walk in happened so fast that I at first enough to keep this campus groups. couldn't believe it had hap- safe. While I am sure that "being pened; just as I passed them, I The fault does not lie with careful" in these ways cuts heard one of them cough Campus Safety. They have re- down to some extent on the sharply and then I felt some- peatedly explained that they likelihood of such incidents, it thing wet hit the back of my cannot be everywhere at once, can only accomplish so much. neck. There followed a brief but and they are correct. They have Most of the incidents 1 have de- heated confrontation, in which to patrol a 99-acre inner-city scribed do not occur in build- I stopped them and told them campus, of which the gates are ings, and it is often difficult to in no uncertain terms what a always left open and at least tell from sight alone the differ- vile and disgusting thing that half of the area bordering on ence between a student and a was to do. One of them at Vernon has no gates at all. To troublemaker. One of the more length mumbled an apology then blame them for failing to recent muggings took place on and they then wandered into be in the vicinity when the Long Walk, where a student MCEC. muggings or menacing occurs walking in perfect view of at This one episode is disturb- is ridiculous, and to simply hire least twenty-five other students ing enough, but the fact that more officers is a waste of their was held up at knifepoint by a this sort of abuse and harass- time and our money. What stu- mugger who was dressed like a ment is hardly an uncommon dents and faculty alike should student and was there and gone in all of about ten minutes. The fact is that, as long as Trinity remains This is a classic example of where the student's simply "be- an open campus, the muggings and ing careful" was not enough. It an ID (assuming that the officer some members of that commu- harassment will continue. is the college that needs to be on duty didn't recognize them nity have flagrantly abused. more careful, and I would rec- first). Closing the gates would The fact is that, as long as Trin- thing on campus is an embar- be asking is this: Why are these ommend that it begin by revis- not mean closing Trinity to. the ity remains an open campus, rassment to a college that prides people able to get on campus in ing its "open campus" policy. To community as a whole. Mem- the muggings and harassrnent itself on its purported concern the first place? leave the campus vulnerable bers of the community who will continue. As of late, no stu- for its students. Friends of mine, The answer is Trinity's open- like this in a city such as Hart- wished to use Trinity's resources dents have actually been in- often female, frequently men- campus policy. Trinity's gates— ford, even as violent and semi- • would be welcome, provided jured in these encounters'. I see tion being whistled; shouted, or in the areas that are even violent incidents are taking they checked in with Campus this as a streak of luck that sworn at by neighborhood kids enclosed—are currently open place on what is becoming an Safety prior to being admitted could end:-tragically; at any
;i on campus. I see nearly every twenty-four hours a day, seven increasingly regular basis, to the campus. What this new time. •••'•-' •••.'. '• ' ' ."•• ••••: . level of security would accom- day, groups of three to four of days a week, meaning that any- seems to me to be senseless. •There are only so many ways 1 plish would be to greatly de- the same kids riding their bikes one who wants to Can walk Tstrohgly believe that to ex- for students to "be careful,":and crease the ease with which at reckless speeds down the onto or off of the campus and tend the existing fences to "en- I think it istime the administra- enter-a significant number of close the Summit Street-area idrifters,! muggers, and other tion kept-up' their end of the Lower Long Walk and around : college buildings.-,! have always and to instantiate-security such predators'are able to enter bargain and took the steps nec- the Smith-Jackson area. Cave- and travel throughout the cam- wondered at the sense of this checkpoints at the gates would essary to make this a more employee Mary Rodrigue was pus. nearly robbed last week by two idea, especially when I hear make the lives of students, fac- pleasant and secure campus, PAGE 6 NEWS THE TRINITY TRIPOD - NOVEMBER 13,2001 Dorm Damage Investigated On The Beat continued from page one are torn up," described Poppel. "This is a senseless act of van- ism is being treated as a crimi- "That's where the flooding was dalism," Morris declared. "It nal case. The severity of the the worst." should never have occurred." crime - criminal mischief first, There is not a complete as- Many students, who stood second or third degree - de- sessment of the damage yet, nor outside wondering when they pends on the severity of the is there an estimated dollar could return to their rooms and 9.8 Meiers per Second per damage. amount for repairs. Charlie what kind of damage they Second Residents of Little were re- Morris, Director of Campus would find when they got there lieved to discover that the dam- Safety, observed that everyone concurred with this assessment. At 9:46 PM on November 10, Campus Safety received a age to rooms was minimal. was lucky the temperature was Morris continued, "It's not just call from a student reporting vandalism to a car in the High Most of the flooding was con- not below freezing. Not only one persons home; it is the home Rise parking lot. The car, a red Audi, had a smashed rear tained within the interior walls would students have had to of many people." window and a pumpkin on the trunk. According to a wit- and the hallways. There is vis- stand in freezing weather for The investigation into this act ness, the pumpkin was thrown from the eighth floor of the ible flood damage on some of several hours, but the damage of vandalism is still currently High Rise dormitory. The damage is under investigation. the lower floors. caused would also have been underway. No suspects have "You can see where the tiles more extensive. been named yet. A Summer Squash Perhaps? Freshmen Bear the Brunt of Another student vehicle was found with its rear window smashed in. Campus Safety received a call at 12:01 AM on November 12 to report a possible break-in to a Toyota Camry Registration Software Glitch parked on Summit Street. The owner of the vehicle says that continued from page one one was prepared for malfunc- Trinity College Registrar nothing was stolen; Hartford Police are investigating the Willard and Cook both sug- tions. Students can hopefully Sylvia DeMore could not be vandalism. gested the creation of an equi- feel a little more secure in the reached for comment. table system for segmenting the fact that Willard a nd Cook both Student reaction to last classes into smaller groups so affirmed the Computer Center's week's fiasco is riddled with I Wouldn't Mess with a that fewer students are logged plans to take a serious, in depth frustration at the lack of plan- Mitsubishi on at once. Neither, however, review of last week's meltdown, ning and foresight on the part of had any specific suggestions. in order to prevent it from hap- the Registrar's Office. At 1:49 AM on November 11, a student called Campus Willard and Cook both pening in the future. Says freshman Alex Gordon, Safety to report an incident that he viewed from his win- pointed out that some of these Investigation beyond the me- "If they (the powers that be) had dow in Hansen. The student heard loud noises coming from malfunctions were to be ex- chanical problems of last week's initially divided the freshman the parking lot when he observed a white male wearing a pected since this is only the sec- early registration process leads class up the way they did on Fri- long-sleeved white shirt and dark colored vest kick the ond year that Trinity has used one to ask questions of the Of- day [into seven smaller groups], driver side mirror of a late model Mitsubishi. The mirror TCOnline to register for classes. fice of the Registrar, the admin- there would never have been a came off and the perpetrator proceeded toward Psi-U. The Willard called some of the istrative body responsible for problem." Hartford Police Department is involved in the investigation. meltdowns "growing pains," student registration and over- Junior Trude Goodman, a which could not be worked out seeing the early enrollment pro- First-Year Seminar Mentor re- until they happened, and will cess. calls, "The freshmen had it This is Turning into a Waste help in improving the system Specifically, what could have worst of all. Thursday morning for future use. been done and what will be I heard my mentees screaming of Perfectly Good Glass Both men agree that the er- done in the future in regards to at their computers. And then rors caught everyone a little by organization, planning, and ad- again that afternoon, during py reported to the High Rise.parking.lot at surprise considering how ministration of amore efIicient, 3:03 AM oh November IT to investigate a call received about smooth the process went during equitable, and reliable rneA'bft '' a vandalized automobile. A black Nissan mini van, parked last year's triai run, when every- of registration? day!" in front of the dumpster, had its right passenger door win- dow smashed.in. The owner has reported the vandalism to the Hartford Police Department. Students & Faculty Explore Come On, is it Really That Limits of Scientific Freedom Fun? The program is so focused on these decisions must be dis- On November 11 a Campus Safety officer was on routine i BY ELIZA SAYWARD this integration that for each cussed, debated and thought patrol when he noticed a vandalized vehicle on the corner News Writer movie or panel both a humani- about as much as possible be- of Summit Street and College Terrace, The silver ties major and a science major cause, even though it sounds Volkswagon had a smashed passenger side window. The If you are like most students are assigned to mediate or trite, we are the leaders of the owner of the vehicle reports that nothing was stolen. Hart- at Trinity you'll probably agree present together. Cowan is one future. So far those who have ford Police have been notified. that many of the QPs sent out of many students involved as a attended the panels, films or by different programs will ei- movie discussant who joined arts events have found them to ther be deleted or read after the because she is interested in be "enlightening, enjoyable and This is Why They Invented event-or program has taken learning about how "morality intellectually stimulating - re- place. However, tomorrow's fi- plays a part in science and sulting in very good discus- Microwave Popcorn nal Scientific Freedom and Re- - whether science and technol- sions" according to O'Connell sponsibility faculty panel ogy will be efficient and benefi- who sees the two main goals of At 2:00 AM on November 11, Campus Safety responded should not be deleted or over- cial in the future." the initiative as being "to ex- to a trouble alarm set off on the first floor of Wiggins dor- looked. This initiative is headed by plore fundamental questions mitory. The alarm was triggered by smoke coming from We are living in a time when faculty members Suzanne associated with scientific in- popcorn cooking on the stove. The window was opened to the issues concerning the rela- O'Connell, Dr. Laurel Baldwin- quiry and to promote dialogue allow the smoke to escape and the alarm was reset. tionship between scientific Ragaven and Dr. Sarah Raskin. between scientists and nonsci- freedom and responsibility are Overall the variety of ways they entists." becoming increasingly impor- have tried to reach students is Tuesday at 7:00 PM in the What Couid be THAT tant. Perhaps one of the most very impressive. In addition to Rittenberg Lounge the third Important? well known cases of this issue the faculty panels there is a se- and final faculty panel will take in the nineteenth century his- ries of films followed by discus- place and the issue discussed tory is the usage of the atomic sion and a series of performing Campus Safety received a call at 2:50 AM on November will relate to the future of sci- bomb during World War II. The arts events. InMarch there will 11 reporting a noise complaint at 77 Vernon Street. The caller entific inquiry. The panelists question of whether or not the be a Spring symposium with was awoken by a couple in the driveway area talking loudly. include James Hughes (Institu- advances that are constantly national and international Campus Safety responded and found the couple in the ga- tional Research) whose talk is opening new doors in science speakers addressing the issues rage area, reportedly looking for friends of theirs. They po- entitled "Relinquishment or are ethical or right for society is tied to scientific research in- litely asked the couple to keep it down and brought them Regulation? How to Prepare for one that requires the attention volving humans, such as the to the location for which they had been looking. Apocalyptic Threats of Emerg- of everyone. It is precisely for well-known topics of cloning ing Technologies," Suzanne this reason that this organiza- and.stem cell research. O'Connell (Interdisiplinary Sci- tion should by no means be Finding a balance between ence Center) giving a talk called A Time and a Place for thought of as catering only to what is permissible and what is "Predicting the Future Climate" those students interested in Everything ethical is a challenge that faces and Dr. Sarah Raskin (Neuro- pursuing a major in the sci- everyone at some point in their ences. On the contrary, as ex- science) who will be discussing At 1:11 AM on November 11 an alarm was set off on the lives; sometimes resulting in a "Are You Just Your IQ: Uses and third floor of Smith. Campus Safety responded and deter- pressed by Betsy Cowan '04 one minimal outcome either way. of the main goals of this initia- Limits of Psychometric Test- mined that the cause was smoke in the hallway from a stu- Imagine, however, if you were tive is to. raise awareness about ing." The student moderators dent smoking under the smoke detector. faced with a decision that could issues and to provide a forum for are Tiffany Pearson '04 and An- potentially affect hundreds, drew Robinson'02. There will science and humanities majors thousands or even millions of to come together in discussion. be a reception following the people. As college students panel. : NOVEMBER 13,2001 - THE TRINITY TRIPOD NEWS PAGE? FacuIty-in-Resiclence Programs In Second Year Many Students Are Unaware that Five of Their Faculty Members AreLiving in Their Very Midst BY LIBBY SUCHER- in the dormitories, promote and it worked out well. 1 needed a Williams expressed his opin- "1 have been thinking about JACOBSON understand the importance of place that wouldn't be in the ion that a lot of Trinity faculty the time when I was in college, News Writer diversity to help students of any midst of total noise, whichjack- do not see the other activities and how 1 felt isolated, so 1 have background to feel comfortable, son was, but it is also central to that goon in students lives sim- taken extra time to interact and they assist with informal campus and to my office." ply because they are not on with international students and The Faculty in Residence academic guidance. Williams believes that the campus and because of this the Asian Student Organization program started the fall semes- Matthew Brown of the Office program is successful in aiding they sometimes have unrealis- to make sure that students from ter of the 2000-2001 school year of Residential Life indicates to bridge the gap between fac- tic expectations of students. foreign countries have someone with goals of developing and that the main idea of the Fac- ulty and students in part be- "It helps me teach in a way to talk to," explained Williams. encouraging interactions ulty-in-Residence program is to cause the faculty are there on that is more relevant to stu- In its second year, the Fac- among students and faculty on "bridge the gap between stu- the weekends and evenings, not dents'lives and the students get ulty-In-Residence program a more informal basis than the dents and faculty on a less for- only during the school week. to know me a little better, so it seems to be a successful experi- classroom setting. mal basis outside the "There is a lot of stuff going is a mutually benefiting ar- ence for both faculty and stu- Faculty members live in resi- classroom." on in students' lives outside of rangement," elaborates Will- dents who have been involved. dence halls with students and Brown feels that the program classes, like singing groups, iams. Brown mentioned that many develop and present programs could be improved if more stu- sports, and other clubs that Brown said that families are faculty members are interested, designed to help students pur- dents knew about it. This helped make the interactions more than welcome to stay with and that there is a sort of wait- sue and achieve their academic would put students in a position easier because it is in such an in- the faculty member in the resi- ing list for the upcoming school goals as well as experience cul- to take greater advantage of the formal setting. Being on cam- dence halls, but Williams be- year. tural differences. The faculty benefits that faculty in dormi- pus allowed me to do more lieves that it would not work Thomas Mariadason '02 also sponsor events like dinner par- tories can offer. activities at any and odd hours," well. wrote a letter to Residential Life ties or going to a museum or the Last year Nihal de Lanerolle observes Jackson. He explains, "I don't think stating, "My experiences as a movies with students. and Duncan Williams were the There are many different rea- families would work here be- student have taught me that the Timothy Eakins '01 wrote a only faculty members to take sons why faculty chooses to live cause on Thursday, Friday and true investment of education letter to the Office of Residen- advantage of this program, but in residence halls. Saturday nights there is a high occurs in open and honest dis- tial Life describing his experi- this year they are joined by three Williams explains h is reason- noise level up to two or three in courses of any setting, espe- ences living in the same others. ing; "I was new last year, and 1 the morning and if there is a cially in the setting of your own dormitory as Professor Duncan Duncan Williams, Professor wanted to find a way to fit in young child, there is no way life and personal consciousness, Williams. . of International Studies, lives with the Trinity community that he or she could go to sleep. which pervades the boundary Eakins wrote, "I have enjoyed on Allen Place, Juan Bes, Math- and I thought living on campus Also, the environment is just of the classroom." many dinners with Professor ematics professor, lives in Stowe, would help." not a great place for a small The Faculty-in-Residence Duncan Williams both on and Bettina Carbonell, Professor of Williams received his doctor- child." program is designed to stimu- off campus. In addition, I have English, lives in Jackson, Beth ate from Harvard where he par- Williams thinks that the late these discourses in every played a lot of tennis with him Notar, Anthropology professor, ticipated in a similar program ideal faculty member to take setting, especially the more and even went bowling with and Nihal de Lanerolle, Chap- in which faculty and graduate place in this program would causal atmosphere of the dor- him and some other students. lain, live in Summit Suites. students lived in dorms and have to be either young or older mitories. This new initiative to have pro- Williams explains that he en- from that experience he knew with children out of the house Although it is only in its sec- fessors live on campus has tre- joyed living in Jackson last year that living with students is a in order for the faculty member ond year, the Office of Residen- mendous potential for the "in part because 1 knew some good way to become involved to get the most out of the expe- tial Life has already received growth of the students." students from my classes and with the community. rience of living with students. much positive feedback from Faculty living on campus af- also because it is a quiet dorm Living in Jackson proved to Williams came from Japan to students and professors about fects students in several ways. and 1 was intrigued because the work well because, "students Reed College in Portland, Or- the initiative. There are several They intermingle with resi- students I knew from my would invite me to all kinds of egon so he is very sensitive to faculty members who have ex- dents every day to enhance their classes didn't seem as if they activities. I got to know stu- international students and their pressed an interest in becoming learning and overall experience would live.in.a.qu.ie,t 4 fe
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What this On Wednesday, November 7,2001 up- bring forth comments that the author gerating, but first you must have some- means for us is that she's bumped the and-coming author Jonathan Franzen would respond to. However, at the onset thing to select from." sales up to another level and gotten the visited the Trinity campus to perform a of the discussion, several English profes- Although the discussion session was book into Wal-Mart and Costco and reading from his latest novel, The Cor- sors made it clear that the questions were based primarily on the techniques of places like that." rections. Following the reading, all were to pertain specifically to writing or be- writing and the experiences of being an After hearing Franzen's response to invited to attend a question and answer ing an author, in other words, questions author, many members of the audience her request, Oprah decided to cancel the session with Franzen in the Reese Room concerning the recent controversy with sat wondering if there was going to be show which featured Franzen's book and of the Smith House. Oprah Winfrey were not welcome. any mention of the recent debate that uninvite him to dinner reception she had Although many guests were curious The discussion group was mostly Franzen had with talk show host Oprah planned. As of recently, Franzen has re- about Franzen's recent debate with re- made up of Creative Writing students Winfrey. leased a statement of apology to Oprah nowned talk show host Oprah Winfrey, and English professors. Each of the stu- As a bit of background information, saying that it was "ungracious" of him to teachers and professors made a con- dents asked Franzen for advice about this past September Oprah selected question the inclusion of his novel in her scious effort to limit the discussion to specific writing techniques. Franzen's book, The Corrections, to be book club. As a closing statement in an "literary" questions only. The questions ranged from "how do the newest addition to her book club. interview with The Oregonian Franzen Franzen's latest novel The Corrections you choose the time frame of a story?" to Franzen, however, was not sure he was said, "I'm a Midwesterner, and I'm eager is a comic and tragic masterpiece about "how do keep from getting frustrated ready to accept such a high profile offer. to please. To find myself identified with a family that breaks down in an age of when you can't think of an idea?" Franzen stated that being part of the an arrogant New York literary contin- easy fixes. In a book review by the Chi- Throughout all of his answers, book club was "an implied endorsement, gent makes me feel very misunderstood." cago Times, The Corrections was de- Franzen tried to make the students un- scribed as a best seller that brings "an derstand that he is human just like them old-fashioned world of civic virtue and and that at some point he experiences all sexual inhibitions into violent collision of the problems and setbacks that they TCAC Receives Award with the era of home surveillance, are encountering now. hands-off parenting, do-it-yourself men- He said, "1 get frustrated all the time, tal health care, and globalized greed." and when 1 do, I stop. Sometimes I have for Excellent Programs As a result of the huge success that trouble expressing my ideas or connect- continued from page one operation between the students and The Corrections has brought him, ing one specific character with the plot enhance social life at Trinity, which com- their faculty sponsors and advisors. Franzen has been labeled as one of the of the story. But when I get an idea that pliments our mission statement." "Through the leadership of Darrell most "brilliant interpreters of American really sticks with me and won't leave me Trinity competed against 140 other Claiborne and our advisors, Marcus Gray society and the American soul." alone, I go with it." schools and universities of comparable and Diane Greenwood, we have taken When asked why he chose to read a Franzen is a novelist who primarily size to receive this honor as well as the our organization to another level and the passage from his latest novel aTthe read- concentrates on the reality of fiction. other NF.SCAC schools in the New En- hard work has certainly paid off with ing, Franzen simply responded, "for fun. "Fiction is very much like dreaming; gland area. this honor. I guess you can say TCAC is The passage that I read was set in at a what they have in common is that they Joe Mehlman '02, President of TCAC, slowly becoming the squash team of the small college in Connecticut." are like life but also not like life. Fiction was very pleased with the reward but student activities world," Reynolds ob- Franzen also added that he usually is the only place where you get to play was anxious to give credit where credit served. . • •. . selects one of six passages to read in front with the significant problems in your is due; "I think it is especially crucial to Students interested in getting involved of an audience. However, this time he real life." understand that none of what TCAC has in TCAC don't have to wait. Their meet- wanted to do something a little different, Although fictional writing is not been able to accomplish would happen ings - 7:00 PM Sundays in Rittenburg and with the setting of the passage Fit— soundly based on the happenings of re- without the dedication of its members. Lounge - continue to be open to the en- ' ting so well with-tbeaunosphereof 'frin- members supporting the Executive Reynolds is quietly enthusiastic about Board who help make everything we do TCACs past, present and future; "When possible." I joined TCAC as a freshmen the con- Both Claiborne and Mehlman stressed stant work on campus was that 'There's the fact that the Excellence in Program- nothing to do on campus!' I have heard ming Award was given to students. none of that this year. TCAC and Office Mehlman paused, though, to give the fac- of Student Activities have gone above ulty advisors and OSACC a nod, saying, and beyond the call and provided mean- "I think it is important to realize that this ingful activities to students... Trinity stu- award, in name, was presented to 'Trin- dents have only begun to see what TCAC ity College.' Awarded to those involved has to offer them; the 80s Party, Fire and with campus activities, it is shared by Ice (the winter formal), and our Main both TCAC and OSACC." Fall Concert will really make strong Joe Reynolds'03; the Communications impressions on the student body. It's Chair for TCAC, also appreciates the co- only getting started." Recently, MIT Technology Review highlighted seven hot, young companies for their success in ushering university research to the marketplace. The only biotechnology company to make the list was Cellular Genomics, a Yale University spinout. Learn how this unique company earned this accolade. Speakers include Cellular Genomics management and investment industry representatives. To register for this event, procure the registration form at Career Services. L.!!..! i.k.'I.Z Pick up your form now! TCAC members are ready to rumble in Marlborough, MA. C R The Bantam helps rally their spirits, already high after B S receiving the award for Excellence in Programing. PAGE 10 FEATURES THE TRINITY TRIPOD - NOVEMBER 13,2001 TrinSpotting: A Few of Lloyd's Favorite Things Professor Dan Lloyd Talks About His Cool Collectables, His Feelings on Trinity, and What's Important nants represent all the colleges that I've losophy and Litera- BY DIANA POTTER taught at: Columbia, MIT, Tufts, U.C. ture, and various neu- Features Writer Santa Barbara, Harvard and Trinity and roscience courses. also at Simmons which is not repre- I look around Profes- Professor Dan Lloyd is what you sented with a pennant." sor Lloyd's office and would call a "collector of cool junk." Professor Lloyd has been teaching Phi- notice the titles of the TrinSpotting met with Professor Lloyd in losophy and Neuroscience at Trinity for books that fill his his office to see his collection first-hand. fourteen years. He came to Trinity after shelves: The Wonder Apart from various wire figurines and teaching at Harvard because he was Book of Knowledge, old toys that he found in his mother's at- seeking "a small liberal arts college with An Introduction to tic, two car license plates from two dif- a strong philosophy department." Epistemology, An An- ferent states, a fruit crate labeled "Trinity offers genuine contact be- thropologist on Mars, "gourmet table grapes" and a piece of an tween faculty and students," Lloyd says. Modularity of Mind, old switchboard used for rat experi- "At Harvard, students never see their Neuropsychology of High-level Vision, The Merging of the "Note to students: DO NOT PARK OVER DRIED LEAVES. Senses, Current Issues Those license plates are from my car that caught fire, and Enduring Ques- tions, and Experi- because it was parked over dried leaves." mentalPhenomenology. -Professor Dan Lloyd Professor Lloyd must know a lot of big words. ments are also part of his office decor. professors outside of the classroom set- It would seem fit- "Note to students," says Professor ting. The opportunity of Trinity students ting, then that Profes- Lloyd, as he explains the stories behind to get one-to-one teaching and learning sor Lloyd also has an these pieces. "DO NOT PARK OVER opportunities with faculty is extraordi- interest in fiction and DRIED LEAVES." He explains: "Those li- nary." is currently writing a Prof. Lloyd ponders how consciousness cense plates are from my car that caught "I also have great respect for my fellow is implemented in the brain. fire, because it was parked over dried novel. "It is a detective professors," Lloyd says. "I like the fact that novel about conscious- leaves. I had that car back when I was since I have been here I have gotten to teaching out in California and it came ness and the brain," he explains. "It is movies late at night. "My favorites are know just about the whole faculty, not about 98 percent finished and I have a American Beauty and Usual Suspects. with me to Connecticut. And so, after the just those inside my department, The fire, I kept the plates and here they are faculty here is far better than the cast of on my wall." Cheers for hanging out with." I ask Professor Lloyd about his second "Trinity gives me the intellectual free- ''Creativity is intensely important to me. I am always prominent piece of "cool junk," his dom to explore both teaching and re- looking for new opportunities to be creative." switch board, a big green metal sheet search ideas. I like the way Trinity has -Professor Dan Lloyd with lots of colorful wires, which is fea- respect for both teaching and research tured on his bookshelf, "Well I found and does not favor one over the other. I that in a dumpster about eight years also like the community engagement publisher lined up with the MIT Univer- When I see the movies, I notice whether ago," he says, "It is part of a switch board here at Trinity. There is endless adven- sity Press. It should come out in print in or not it has a good instrumental from a psychology lab. They hooked it ture here," he says. 2003." soundtrack, and then.I try to get it,half- \ip*to.-tit»o^g(8SAp4*i}sed,\t fat experi- Xhe researeh.th^t.PjiOfessor. Lloyd; }sif . Professor Lloyd has always had-an, in*- „ ments. They were throwing it out back currently engaged in is'looking at how rerest in writing. When he was a kid, he is trying to piece the story together when they were cleaning out the base- consciousness is implemented in the had dreams of being a famous novelist. by listening to the mus.ic. 1 like that ment of the Life Sciences Center. I brain. "I analyze brain scan data, which While in college at Oberlin, he was in- the music implies a story without picked it up because t thought it looked is huge volumes of information collected troduced to Philosophy and so he saying what the story is." really neat," by scientists of the human brain in ac- double-majored in Philosophy and En-, Professor Lloyd does have a goal of Other items of interest in Professor tion. It comes on CDs and is collected in glish. After he graduated, he found that writing another novel in the future, Lloyd's office that if they don't fall un- a data center. Once 1 get the CDs, I can Philosophy offered the best career pros- but for the most part, his goals lie in der the category of "junk," definitely fall view them on the computer. I use the pects, and so entered into the teaching those of every day. "My everyday under the category of "cool," include a data to look for patterns associated with profession. goals include expanding my per- handmade lyre that Professor Lloyd particular conscious states of mind, in- However, he continues to pursue his spectives and trying to help people," made, his pennant collection, three cluding visual perception, hearing and interest in writing through his novel and he says. stick-on mirrors, his Wizard of Oz the perception of the passing of time. last year he enrolled as a student in Ad- "Creativity is intensely important poster, his M.C. Escher poster, his The challenge lies in how to properly vanced Creative Writing: Fiction Work- to me. I am always looking for new Raphael print, and a print entitled read the patterns, because the brain per- shop here at Trinity. opportunities to be creative. Just Napoleon's March to Moscow. forms many different functions at the Professor Lloyd says that for the most give me a pile of wood, or stick me "1 made that lyre because I wanted to same time. The goal is to differentiate part he is a satisfied and fulfilled indi- on a committee that is disorganized, know how the poets who wrote Thelliad between these different states of mind." vidual. Most of his spare time is spent at present me, with a mystery, scien- and The Oddessey might have sounded Professor Lloyd's interest lies in the home with his two daughters, Rianna, tific or philosophical or give me a when they sang their poetry," he ex- area of the mind and the brain and how age six, and Morgan, age four. He also class where I'm not in complete con- pla ins. "The Raphael print is a copy of his the two work. He teaches classes in both enjoys reading and writing and spend- trol of the material. All of these TheSchoolqfAthens,and those areall the the Philosophy and Neuroscience depart- ing time outdoors, would present me with the opportu- great philosophers with Plato and ments, including Critical Thinking, He also has a peculiar habit of listen- nity to be creative or to expand my Aristotle in the middle. And the pen- Minds and Brains, Phenomenology, Phi- ing to the instrumental soundtracks of perspectives." Hey! Do you know someone special/. wierd/iqpirky/ Master of Arts In Teaching noteworthy? Get them We invite you to explore a career in TninSpotted TEACHING Colgate University offers the Master of Arts in Teaching degree to liberal arts graduates interested in teaching high school science, mathematics, English, and social studies. Our highly personalized program includes close interaction with our faculty, generous financial aid is available for qualified students. 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TlSCLS ofGonriPIRG, is the coordinator for this week's events which include the an- AUG25-SEPT2Z rt£> i? nual Hunger Banquet and Cave Sleep Out on Wednesday which will feature speaker Time to get back to the simple things. : Get out in front! This week your lead- John Badger,:thedirectof of the Chrysalis ership skills are stronger than usual. Simplicity is your key to having the center. Over: the semester, ConnPIRG has So much that you should intention- most successful and satisfying week. had several successful Hunger and ally put yourself into situations That means you'll want to avoid situ- Homelessness programs, including Miss- where you can take a greater leader- ations that seem overly complex. In- A-rMeal in which:they raised $1072 and ship role. You'll find you're especially stead, choose to do things in the Trick-or-Treating for non-perishable food effective when you get out in front simplest manner possible. It's also a where they were given over 170 food items. and lead others by example. This is great time to focus your time on fa- Students can get involved by signing the also a great time to invite friends to vorite places, activities and people. National Housing Trust Bill that will be in join you. Mather all week, This bill is a part of the National Housing Day of Action. Paul's or- LIBRA + ARIZS ganization of these activities, and his lead- 5E.PT 25-OCT 22 -L MAK2I - ership role in ConnPIRG over the past two Make up your mind! This week you This week could be an adventurous years, remind us that even though we may are spending too long making deci- one . Do you feel like having an ad- complain about the food in Mather, many sions and it won't benefit you in the venture? Well this week you're more people in our community and around the end. In fact, it could cause you some likely to have an adventure when you world live each day without adequate food unnecessary grief. That's because this go on a short journey. No need to go or shelter. week you'll tend to overanalyze your very far, just someplace you've options. The simple solution to this wanted to go before, yet never been. -Dana Betterton and Meredith Tattle problem is to make decisions more Today is a good day to surprise a close COURTESY OF SOPHIA KNIGHT quickly, especially on unimportant friend with news or a small gift. matters. SCORHO TAURUS OCT2-3-NOV21 APR 2O-MAY 20 Can you avoid money? This week you Different strokes for different folks. may want to try! That's because today More people around you will differ in your judgment regarding the use of their beliefs from yours this week. money is at below normal levels. Try Rather than clash with all of them, putting off any major purchases or listen respectfully to their opinions. investments. You'll also want to avoid Then only if absolutely necessary, try advising others how to spend their explaining your position. This is a wi e to expose yourself to other to normal. ts of view. Chalkings of statistics about hunger and homelessness MICOLSABBADINI informed the campus about National Hunger and Homelessness Week. GEMINI SAGITTARIUS MAY 2 I -XIN2O NOV21-DE.C2! Relationship elevator going up. This This week your individuality will re- week you'll want to spend more time ally shine. So for the best day possible, with someone you find special. That's try showing off the qualities that because the stage is set for your rela- make you different and unique. That IF YOU COULD BE ANY CELEBRITY, tionships to improve and mature. If could involve wearing your favorite possible, try planning something clothes, sharing your hobbies and col- WHO WOULD YOU BE AND WHY? unique with that someone special. lections, or even telling others your And don't let outside influences in- most unique desires. It's time to come terrupt your time together. out of that shell and show people the real you! ELISHA AUGUSTINE '03 "Jennifer Aniston. Because I wouldn't CAPRICORN CANCER have to change my looks or my person- DI1C22-JAN \9 ality." ? Get it better better shape! This is a Take time for both. This week you'll great week to focus on bettering your have dual needs. On one hand, you'll health. That's because this week your want to take part in social activities. health and physical well-being are And at the same time, you'll need in stronger focus. To help achieve the •some time alone. Fortunately, you best results try to focus mostly on can and should do both! Plan time eating healthy foods, and on getting with others, and also try to find ALLEN LIGHTCAP '05 enough rest for your body to rebuild someplace quiet where you can its natural defenses. spend an hour alone. "LL Cool J. Because he's in Deep Blue Sea, a movie about smart sharks which don't eat him." AQUARIUS LELO JAN2O-FH& 15 JUL23-AUG22 The language of love. This week ro- People power. To feel your best, spend mance is a much greater possibility! more time socializing with others. So what can you do to improve your Attending a party would fit the bill chances? You needn't say a word. perfectly! But, that's not the only so- That's because your nonverbal sig- lution. You can also go to any CLARE BULLOCK '02 nals are the key to improving your crowded public place where you can chances of making a love connec- mingle with lots of people. This "Elton John. Ever heard of Tiny tion. When meeting people this would be a great time to go to a Dancer? 'Nuf said." week, let your eyes and smile ex- popular restaurant, movie theater or press your true intentions. store. : , This week's horoscopes arecourtesyojwww.horoscope.com. We apologiz e that Karkanna's psychic powers were on the fritz. &• PAGE 12 FEATURES THE TRINITY TRIPOD - NOVEMBER 13,2001 An Inside Look at the Complex Politics of Hartford McGarry championed tax cuts, a for- ply not in his nature to be upset or overly to see a more politically diverse council BY JUSTIN SUCHRUE midable police force, selective demoli- disappointed. Here's an example to illus- rather than one dominated by Demo- Features Writer tion, homeownership, and the new trate this sentiment. crats? Perhaps this would cause more library. Unfortunately, this year, On a beautiful Monday morning about squabbling, but perhaps it would be The history class entitled, The US McGarry was unable to accumulate a month ago, I drove to the Hartford more equitable as well. Since 1945, is one of the more unique enough votes to be elected to the coun- News headquarters to meet McGarry. He Already columnists for the Courant courses I've taken at Trinity. As a senior cil. I feel bad, for in some ways, I feel re- took me to City Hall to show me around can be heard voicing restrained concern history major, I've taken quite a few of sponsible. I tried to create some a bit and equip me with absentee ballot about the new mayor and whether he them, and this class has been provoca- awareness amongst friends about the applications and voter registration will be able to lead Hartford out of an era tive and enjoyable. We read a book a race and to encourage them to vote for forms. I was actually in store for more clouded by uncertainty and fear. In some week, and write response papers for each McGarry. I also helped organize a than I expected. He told meall about the ways it is too bad that the mayor must of them, which include comparisons of fundraiser in late October and there Adrian's Landing project that is the fo- obtain a majority's approval to act; per- haps he might be able to prove himself the literature to present-day America wasn't a very good turnout. cus of much attention these days and more quickly if he wasn't restrained by with an emphasis on US efforts to fight Nonetheless the main problem is that, then led me into City Hall where I met terrorism. The two classes per week as- for a Republican, it is extremely difficult the system. Surely he would receive criti- three council members as well as the cism, but he would be able to perceive the sume different formats; typically the to secure a seat on the council. There are former mayor of Hartford, Mike Peters. It Tuesday class is devoted to lecture, while nine seats in the Hartford City Council, criticism and observe the effects of deci- was informative and enjoyable, to say the sions within a shorter timetable. In my Thursday is reserved for discussion or in- and this year the six democratic candi- least. formal debates. This structure is differ- opinion, this would allow for more to be ent from the host of history classes that done in the long run. involve lectures only. However, what // the intention of Hartford's politics is to establish a It should be noted that I am by no makes this class exceptional is its agenda means a political scientist, nor should with respect to papers and projects. For formidable check on the mayor's ability to wield authority, my opinions be labeled as that of a con- example, instead of writing a paper on wouldn't it be nice to see a more politically diverse council servative hawk; I am simply recording the underlying causes of the Cold War, rather than one dominated by Democrats? my initial impressions of Hartford poli- students research the week they were tics after reading a few articles and par- born and report on what was happen- ticipating in volunteer work for Mike ing in an attempt to draw parallels be- McGarry tween then and now. The final dates coasted to victory. This is not sur- In Hartford, the mayor needs a major- I know that many students at Trinity requirement of the course is for students prising considering the political lean- ity of council votes in order to pass cer- are politically unmotivated, a problem to engage in ten hours of community ings of the Hartford citizenry. That left tain initiatives. This is in accordance that plagues our generation but that's for volunteer work. The choice of organiza- three seats fought over by ten candidates. with the weak-mayor system that pre- another article. I know that many would tions to help is wide and I chose to help Of those ten there were four republicans. vails in Hartford, and different from a rather read The New York Times or The a candidate for City Council, Mike John B. O'Connell, a republican with system like New York, where the mayor Wall Street journal than The Hartford McGarry. twelve years experience on the Council, has more room to operate. To a naive Courant. But I strongly encourage that Mr. McGarry is an affable man, easy to was bested this year by fellow Republi- onlooker, it would seem like the new the next time you are in Mather to take a talk to and willing to share his thoughts can Veronica Airey-Wilson, Green Party mayor Eddie Perez will have no problem peek at The Hartford News and also to on Hartford and its politics. There is no member Elizabeth Horton SrTeff, and within the confines of the weak mayor find a copy of the magazine HART- doubt he is qualified to do so having surprise newcomer Robert L Painter. system, as six council members share his FORD! so that you might learn a bit served on the City Council for three years Democratic party affiliation. It is appar- about local issues that are often es- I have not spoken to Mr. McGarry since chewed in favor of larger problems. Both between 1993 and 1999. He has lived in the election results but something tells ent that all of the members elected to the Hartford for 25 years and is currently th e council are intelligent men and women publications offer appealing articles on me he'll be as jovial and friendly as ever. a wide variety of topics. I would also publisher of HARTFORD) city maga- He knew how difficult this year's elec- capable of forming impartial arguments zine. The Hart/ord News wrote that, for the good of the city. Still, if the inten- encourage readers to learn about the is- tion would be with the distraction sues affecting Hartford for it is a city rich "McGarty has stressed that the city must caused by September 11 atid, the ensuing tion of Hartford's politics is to establish a formidable chegJijgji t;he,paaypr's abil- in |iistor,y an^culture, and 4eserves at- apxht^x scate^ nftt tp mention cqr\[us-, tention rather than apathy. ; ing ballot. 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FLOOR CSO Teleconference Room 40 ROWBS WHARF - A interviews , MA ©211© Wednesday, November 28,2001 •RSTVP BY WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH 8:30am to 5:00pm BY E-MAIL [email protected] OR CALL 2®7»2®82 Deadline to apply is Friday, November 23S 2001 Sponsored by- Career Services and •The Trinity'Club'of Jta'ston ' APPLY NOW! NOVEMBER 13,2001 - THE TRINITY TRIPOD FEA TURES PAGE 13 Top Ten Things I'd Rather Be Do- The Student B&dw ing Than Making Up This List Do ¥ou Mind If I Smoke? 0 10. Watching Absolutely Fabulous; The New Season th teenagers or at those who already smoke. 9. Sitrfing the Jolt. lib. know, reading forum, conversations between Next week marks the 25 anniversary These efforts have been successful: the "guest" and "senior chick" just never gets old. of The Great American Smoke Out. On Thursday, November 15, millions of number of Connecticut junior high and Americans will try to be tobacco-free for high school students has declined in re- cent years. 8. Sitting on my couch. at least the 24 hours commemorating this national observance. Many people But what about the young adults? The have actually gone "cold turkey" on that number of college students initiating the day, joining the ranks of non-smokers. smoking, especially social smoking, has 7. PlayingPac Man at the Mather game room. Because of this grassroots event — the actually increased. Between 1993 and purpose of which is to educate the pub- 1997, the prevalence of smoking in the lic about the harmful effects of smoking, college population rose by 27.8%. Most 6. Eating dinner. and now of secondhand smoke as well - of these people think they will quit there has been a change in how this smoking once they graduate. Unfortu- country views tobacco use. nately, the ACS estimates that Tin 10 5. Studying. Increasingly, a movement is afoot to adults will die of cancer-related ill- move smoking outdoors and away from nesses. That translates into 208 people nonsmokers. These workplace efforts to here at Trinity: 4. Planning my future. limit nonsmokers' exposure to second- First on the ACS agenda is to make all hand smoke have had the added benefit college residence halls smoke free. A of decreasing the amount of on-the-job study in the Journal of the American 3. Counting my split ends. smoking of the smokers themselves. Medical Association lends validity to At last year's Great American Smoke this proposition: college students who Out, Trinity students participated in a did not smoke regularly before age 19 2. Reading the Intramural Insider, see page 19. smoking survey. That poll indicated that were 40% more likely to become regu- roughly 40% of the student body smoke lar smokers if they lived in housing and, of that number, about half smoke where smoking was permitted. 1. Anything. regularly. Of course, these statistics What the ACS is promoting is inno- might be skewed because of the likeli- vative activism, and Trinity could be at hood that more smokers frequented the the forefront of it. On Wednesday, No- This Week's Crossword tabling in Mather where the smoking vember 14, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, the information was distributed, than non- Health Center will be conducting a poll 3 6 8 smokers. to see where students stand on this issue. 1 2 I |4 Is I 7 I 9 10 m • However, the Risky Behaviors Survey On that day, look for the cosmic orange 11 112 I |13 2000, a study with a randomly selected ballot in your mailboxes. Put it in the sample size of 501, revealed that 30% of "YES" box near the Post Office if you 14 115 1 16 |17 1he WANT smoke free dormitories or in the the Trinity student body use tobacco. 1 L "NO" box if you DO NOT WANT them. • • I The good news is that a majority, a 19 20 |21 jii 23 122 whopping 70%, does not smoke at all! Be sure to take a raffle ticket to enter 1 | 11 the contest for prizes. Also, check out the 24 I25 r PI 27 Jg|28 28 1 3D In an effort to protect this majority, the tabling in Mather during lunch that day ._ 1 American Cancer Society (ACS) held the 31 P132 I33 34 I35 Smoke Free College Summit on October and take a "Quit Kit" so you or your friend 1 I 1 19 at the University of Hartford to gar- can be smoke free on the Great Ameri- BBHB SSH I 33 36 37 1- 1 39 T- •h 1 40 41 4- ner support for creating standards and can Smoke Out. The Health Center will • i-j r» . rj Hi m L practices to maH: Connectfcilt cam- helpfou continue-to break-the habit [48 j through individual smoking cessation 43 r~ puses tobacco free. This agency's con- 1 counseling and pharmaceutical inter- 47 J4S 1 49 150 I «S1 52 [53 cern is that prevention programs and I r 1 legislation are currently aimed at either vention. 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Large Pizza • Must mention coupon o* Tufts University in 1966, and left that fade into a lack of color Crab Apples(1996) in which she % her Masters in Fine Arts from and dimension on the right. makes great use of illumination Tufts and the School of the Mu- At the bottom of the painting to give the objects an ephemeral seum of Fine Arts, Boston in is a predella (a narrow piece yet realistic feel. 1974. She is currently the Asso- on which the altar rests) de- The other artist on display in Falling Figure III by Marci Gintis M1COL SAEBADINl ciate Professor of Art at picting in dark colors that the gallery is Anne Connell, an Westfield State College. contrast with the light of the artist originally from Oregon. with prints. Despite the com- Benozza Gozzoli. Gintis discovered her cur- altar piece, three dead babies. Connell received her Bachelors plexity of her work, Connell I was greatly impressed with rent medium during a trip to The predella is based on the in Fine Arts from the University maintains a simplistic and aes- the work of this up and coming Italy where she saw "medieval Massacre oj the Innocents , of Colorado in 1980 and her thetic theme throughout all of artist.as was Kenjohnson of the and early renaissance religious painted by Matteo di Masters in Fine Arts from the her work. New York Times: "Borrowing art, and art capable of express- Giovanni. In the center of the University of Michigan in Much of Connell's inspira- patterns and fragmentary im- ing the most horrific and the painting is an embroidered tap- 1984. Her work is also greatly tion is taken directly from re- ages from Italian Renaissance most sublime events with a estry of the Jewish Torah with reminiscent of medieval and naissance paintings. In her painting for her small, lovingly subtle beauty, and of communi- a bow of fruits and vegetables at renaissance art through her use pieces Wyoming and The Wor- made panel paintings, Ms. of oil and gold leaf and the color ship of Obscurity, Connell de- Connell creates a quietly lumi- schemes she employs in her rives her drapery detail from nous symbolist poetry that Though her painting reminds one of paintings. the Mystic Marriage of Saint seems at once antique and Catherine and Saints (1466) by postmodern." •.'••• something that might be found in the Her work is fascinating, us- ing common objects such as Uffizi, there is a very modern edge of spheres and tapestries in an geometry and obscurity... enigmatic way. Though her painting reminds one of some- Concert Choir Ushers thing that might be found in the •^eating the overriding capacity' •the toprTheb'righ'fly colored Uffizi,'tHeire is a very i&odern In Some Holiday Cheer '""fotfSOodness of the human ripe fruits and vegetables sym- edge of geometry and obscurity blend. Beautiful solo perfor- spirit. Using egg tempera and bolize the abundance and brev- that lends her creations a dis- BY AMY BUCHNER mances by Eliza Sayward '05 • the enshrined figure, [II linked ity of life. To the right of the tinctive air. There is often a du- Editor-in-Chief and Catherine Morris '04 the martyrs of the past with painting is the portrait of Ajika alism in her paintings in which greatly enhanced the vocal those of our own time. All are Hodzic, an old woman baring a she contrasts bright and muted performance of the group. colors, or more solid objects Trinity readied itself for victims of violence and terror." sad face wrapped in a bright Lessons and Carols and the The two soloists added soar- upcoming holidays with the ing descants and melodious Concert Choir's fall perfor- lines to the group harmony. mance last Sunday. The The group moved from evening featured the talents of piece to piece exhibiting mar- Trinity's choir, accompanist, velous control over their ma- CINESTUDIO Christine Melson, and harpist, terial. Higgins masterfully Sharon Rondeau. moved his choir along a series SANTITOS The concert opened with of changes in tempo and dy- (Mexico, 2000) Director: Alejandro Springhall. Screenplay: Maria Amparo Escandon, based two folk songs arranged by namics. The group responded on her novel. Cast: Dolores Heredia, Juan Duarte, Maya Zapata. Paul Halley. The Song of Wan- to his every move and created A mother whose despair lifts when St. Jude appear s in her kitchen with a message: the dering Aengus, a traditional a truly exciting performance. daughter she thought was dead is alive and living in a pink house. This sets the blithely inno- Irish tune set to a poem by . All of the movents were ex- cent Esperanza off on a journey where she will do anything - even work as a prostitute in Tijuana William Butler Yeats, was fol- ecuted beautifully. In par- - to find her child. A funny and moving film that never finds its laughs at the expense of its lowed by The Grey Selchie, a ticular, movements like eccentric characters. 90 min. traditional Scottish folk story. Balulalaw, featuring The haunting Celtic melodies Sayward's soprano voice, THE OTHERS were artfully sung by the all- showed the choir's ability to (Spain/Britain, 2001) Written and directed by Alejandro Amenabar. Cast: Nicole Kidman, female chorus. enchant its audience. The Fionnula Flanagan, Christopher Eccleston, Elaine Cassidy. While the folk songs were rocking melody lulled the au- Nicole Kidman, sends shivers down the spine in this eerie ghost story by the young Spa nish beautifully rendered, the dience to a quiet calm and ex- director Alejandro Amenabar. Kidman plays a high-strung mother who takes her two young highlight of the evening was hibited the choir's ability to children - who are both allergic to sunlight - to a suitably gloomy estate on the Isle of Jersey. certainly the choir's perfor- master the delicacy required The audience is kept guessing whether Kidman's encounters with the supernatural are real, or mance of Benjamin Britten's A for such a piece. are due to the machinations of her mischievous children and her own troubled mind. 104 mia Ceremony of Carols. Britten's In Freezing Winter Night masterpiece for women's cho- was a lovely melody per- LIE. ral voices and harp is a series formed in round,filled with (2001) Directed by Michael Cuesta. Screenplay by Michael Cuesta and Gerald Cuesta. Cast- of medieval poems set to mu- discords that eventually re- Paul Franklin Dano, Brian Cox, Bruce Altman, Billy Kay. sic. Each carol derives from solved themselves into the the written works of fifteenth group's expert harmony. Deo L.I.E. stands for the infamous Long Island Expressway. For Howie Blitzer, a teenager living and sixteenth century writ- deep in the heart of Suffolk County, its endless traffic is a malignant-reminder of his dead end Gracias showed off the choirs ers; the pieces have a definite ability to sing closely and life. Trouble begins when they steal guns from the basement of Big John, a sexual predator medieval feel due to Britten's who is friends with everyone in town from the high school principal to the Chief of Police. An carefully at an urgent and score and his decision to re- frantic speed. The clean cut- authentic and darkly bitter look at teenagers living on the crumbs of affluence, that shook up tain the Old English language this year's New Directors/New Films series in New York City. offs and precision of the of the poetry. group was especially appar- INNOCENCE. , , The concert choir, a tal- ent in this piece. (Australia, 2001) Written and directed by Paul Cox. Cast:Julia Blake, Charles Tmgwell, Terry ented group comprised of sev- At the end of the Britten enteen female students, is piece, the Concert Choir re- Paul Cox, who has little use for movie making taboos, has made a film with total indiffer- conducted by Floyd Higgins ceived its much-deserved ence to Hollywood's youth demographics: it's a love triangle with three characters in their 70s. '85. round of applause. The Choir He is immediately smitten, but her initial reticence only turns to passion when she realizes Higgins trained his choir sounds wonderful and all that in every important way, the man she once loved has stayed the same, "the shadows that well. The gorgeous soprano those who missed this concert death casts over life are what give the films of this unusual director their unique flavor of mor- and alto voices always should attend the upcoming bidity and joy, eroticism and sly humor" Molly Haskell, The New York Times. 95 min. achieved the difficult harmo- Lessons and Carols to hear a nies with a near-perfect taste of what they missed. PAGE 16 ARTS THE TRINITY TRIPOD - NOVEMBER 13,2001 The Arts Editor Takes You on an Art Journey painting exhibitions at the Widener BY JIM SETHNA Gallery, to dance performances at Arts Editor Seabury; this is all art, and I highly en- courage you to view it. As the Arts Editor of the Tripod, I have One problem that people have is that been asked many things. Somepeople com- this is the only art that people see. In re- pliment me on my interviews and wonder ality, this is less than 10% of the art of- if I will conduct any others. Some have en- fered at Trinity! If you want to see real joyed my movie reviews and want to know art, look outside right now. Yes, put the some upcoming movies that I recommend. Tripod down and look out your window. Others enjoy my piece stories, such as the one Now that you have looked out your win- on Anna Deveare Smith. However the most dow, what did you see? Did yousee trees? frequently asked question I get concerns it- Did you see shrubs? Did you see grass? self with art If so, you have seen nature. Nature is art Unfortunately, in our elementary at its highest. schools today, art is not taught. Schools Go outside and pick up a leaf. Look spend a lot of time on English, math, sci- at it. Take it and look carefully. Smell the ence, and geography, and I agree that leaf. Inhale the fragrance of nature. Feel they should. Few schools these days of- the veins of the leaf. Now pick up an- Art takes many forms, from poetry readings with Hugh Ogden to painting exhibition at the Widener Gallery The awesome beauty of nature JIM SETHNA to even dance performances at Seabury. that leap to my mind. But what did they squirrel from other predators? Yes, but do? Monet painted fields of flowers. I will not in the way you are thinking. The agree that they are beautiful, but the real hawk was guarding its breakfast. fer arts courses. I remember some of the other leaf. Compare the two. Can you fields are much better. Any field of flow- As I watched with sheer delight on my dismal art classes that I had. I remember think of a single painting that has shown ers beats a painting any day. Frost is fa- face, the hawk started pecking at the life- attempting to make a bird out of clay. If the vivid colors of this leaf? Can you mous for h is poetry concerning the New less body before it. Every few seconds it you want to know what I came up with, think of a single sculpture that has been England area. Well, seeing is much bet- would look up and make sure no other think abstract art. more real to you? Can you think of a ter than reading. Go outside and experi- predator was around. Then it would peck So what kinds of questions do I get, you poem that has as much soul? I think not. ence it first hand. Finally, Michelangelo again. Soon I saw actual pieces of muscle in ask? Here is a small sample. What is art? Even the most simple thing in nature carved David. Go outside and see people the hawk's beak I was not close enough to How do I know whether I am looking at is a precise and beautiful piece of art. walking outside. Say hi to a friend of see what kind of muscle it was as I did not art? How do I know whether what I am Think of a bird flapping its majestic yours or even to a total stranger. A smile wanttodisturbthehawk'smeaLSadlylhad looking at is good? These are typical ques- wings. Think how easily it is able to creeping on a stranger's face is one of the to go before the hawk finished its meal, but tions I get from the Trinity community as touch the heavens. Visualize it as it ef- most beautiful types of art that you can the image of the hawk feasting on the squir- see. Arts Editor. I have decided to write an ar- fortlessly glides through the air. Which rel with muscle in its beak and blood drip- ticle about how I look at art, to show you painting is able to capture every facet of Two Saturdays ago, I saw what 1 con- ping will be permanently etched into my one way of looking at it. One message 1 an vivid imagination? Is there a poem sider the most beautiful piece of art that memory. want to drive home is that this is simply that can speak the words of your image I have ever seen. A large gray hawk was Art really is all around us. It is at my method. I am not saying that this is better than the mere idea? If so, I have sitting on the lawn near the Jackson hill. Trinity 'neath the elms, by the football the sole way of looking at art, but it is my never read it. Just looking at the majestic creature was field, and even on the main quad. All you way. Some of the greats of the art world are amazing. However, it just sat there. I have to do is be aware that it is there. Ap- There are many places to view art on said to move people through their God looked at it with awe, wondering what it preciate it, enjoy it, and love it. After all, • campus. Art takes many forms, from given talents. Monet, Frost, and was doing. Then I saw it; a medium-sized where do you think the great^arfi^ts gof, ' poetry readings with Hugh Ogden to "Michelangelo'am some of these greats gray squirrel. Was the hawk guarding the their inspiration from? The Career Services Office Resume Deadlines on Trinity Recruiting Thursday, November 15, 2001 ' National Security Agency - Summer Network Harry Potter , the world ac- I Evaluation Intern Program (SNEIP) claimed novel for the preteen, I Newsday - Summer internship program comes to movie format this Friday. Punahou School - Teacher/Mentor This movie should be interesting, but will probably be confusing, those who have not read the novels. Friday, November 16, 2001 Still, any excuse to leave campus on Western Connecticut State University - Public Service a Friday night is a good excuse, so Librarian Jim says go to Harry Potter. The Widener Ar t gallery at Austin Arts will have an exhibit until De- Friday, November 23, 2001 cember 7. The Widener is known for 1 Carney, Sandoe & Associates - Teachers fantastic exhibits and this is certainly no exception. Since it will be there until December 7,1 see no reason why Saturday, November 24, 2001 everyone cannot make it out to the ex- ' Mi Casa Family Services & Educational Center, Inc. -, hibit. Enrich your mind, body, and 121st CCLC , Site Coordinator, MIS Data Clerk, Program soul. (Supervisor The 80's dance this Friday. After . Friday, November 30, 2001 you see Harry Potter, go to the 80's ) California State University - Assistant Professor dance. This is one of the few parties I Harrison Group - Research Associate, Data Analyst that Trinity sponsers that is actu- • ally decent. Go to Harry Potter then the 80's dance and you will have a Please visit Trinity Recruiting for more information at: //;v complete night! http://trincoll.erecruiting.com OR visit us on our NEW location on.the first floor of the #v Admissions and Career Service Center! Symphony with a twist. The ffv Hartford Symphony Orchestra will We're available Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM' have a concert this Friday and Satur- Wednesday night walk-ins from 6:00 PJVi to 9:00 PM day. Cellist Jeffrey Krieger will play an Call x2080 for an appointment with .a.,Career Specialist «.v electric cello! He will also feature an or drop in from 12:00 PM to .4:30 PM Monday :- Friday improv multimedia presentation. .•:,•".• .. ' ' • (N1 f.This promises- to be entertaining and Visit our Calendar often for important Event updates! different at the same time. Sounds liteagood' time tome!' " ' •--'•-• NOVEMBER 13,2001 - THE TRINITY TRIPOD ANNOUNCEMENTS PAGE 17 LECTURES PERFORMANCES Facility Brown Bag Lunch Series Anne Connell & Marcie Gintis Dancing It Out Professor Tim Curran of the Chemistry Depart- Rich in metaphorical content, Gintis' and This annual d ance showcase features guest art- ment will present his lecture "Putting Chemistry Connell's egg tempera, oil and gold leaf panel ists, faculty and students. The New York company in its Proper Contest Preaching What You Prac- paintings reference Italian Renaissance history, Bridgman/Packer will perform one of their signa- tice" as part of the Newer Faculty Brown Bag religion, and painting techniques. The exhibit is ture pieces, and will choreograph a powerful new Lunch Series on Wednesday, November 14 in the open through December 7 at t he Widener Gallery work created especially for Trinity dancers. Life's Alumni Lounge from 12:10-1:05 PM. Curran will in Austin Arts Center. The Gallery is open daily transitions, juxtaposed with the events of Septem- discuss his gripes concerning the current state of from 1-6 PM. FREE. ber 11, will be explored in a unique dance collabo- the teaching of Chemistry. Come and listen to a ration between members of Hartford's Parkville newer faculty member share his research interests Street Photography: Rome 1978 Senior Center and Trinity students. Choreogra- pher Lisa Niedermeyer is also included in this ex- and ideas. Bring your lunch. Drinks and snacks The Cesare Barbieri Endowment for Italian citing evening of dance, along with Abdoulaye will be provided. Culture presents "Street Photography: Rome Sylla's student dancers and drummers celebrating 1978," an exhibit of photographs by Bud Schultz. Human Rights Lecture the irresistable rhythms of West African dance. The photography exhibit opens Tuesday, Novem- The performance will take place this Friday and The third lecture of the Human Rights ber 13 with a reception from 4-6 PM. The exhibit Saturday, November 16-17 at 8 PM in the Goodwin Program's Fall 2001 Series is entitled "The Great will remain on display in Mather Campus Theater in Austin Arts Center. Tickets are $8 gen- Lake Region: How Does a Society Heal in the Af- Center's Upper Atrium through November 30. eral admission, $5 seniors and non-Trinity stu- termath of Genocide?" Lecturers Adotei Akwei, Bud Schultz is a Professor Emeritus of Psychol- dents, and FREE with a Trinity ID. Advocacy Director for Africa from Amnesty In- ogy, a distinguished oral historian, and a fine pho- ternational, and Peter Rosenblum, Associate Di- tographer. The exhibit includes photographs rector of the Human Rights Program and lecturer taken at Trinity College's Rome campus. at Harvard Law School, will address the tremen- dous suffering in Rwanda, Burundi and the Congo From Holbein to Hockney during the last decade and the current political The exhibition Great British Paintings from and legal situations in the region. Rosenblum a nd American Collections: Holbein to Hockney will Akwei will be joined by faculty commentator run at the Yale Center for British Art through De- Michael Niemann and student discussant Sonam cember 30,2001. The exhibition offers a fresh and Josayma '02. The lecture will take place on gloriously beautiful account of the history of Classifieds Wednesday, November 14 from 5:30-6:30 PM in painting in Britain from the sixteenth century to Wean Terrace Room B in Mather Hall. A recep- the present, Among the artists to be represented tion will follow at 6:30 PM. are Thomas Gainsborough, J.M.W Turner, and Fraternities, Sororities, Clubs, John Constable. The Yale Center is open Tuesday- Student Groups Faculty Research Lecture Saturday 10 AM-5 PM and Sunday 12-5 PM. For more information call (203) 432-2800. Earn $1,000-$2,000 this semester with the easy Professor John Platoff will give a lecture entitled Campusfundraiser.com three hour fundraising "Why Two 'Revolutions?'John Lennon's Ambiva- event. Does not involve credit card applications. lence and the Politics of Musical Reception" this Rescuers Fundraising dates are filling quickly, so call today! Wednesday, November 14 at 4:00 PM in the Fac- UConn's William Benton Museum of Art will Contact Campusfundraiser.cm at (888) 923-3238, or ulty Club. This lecture is the third of the Faculty host an exhibition entitled Portraits of Moral visit www.campusfundraiser.com. Research Commitee's 2001-2002 series. 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'• • •' ','.•'' PAGE 18 SPORTS THE TRINITY TRIPOD - NOVEMBER 13,2001 Intramural Wrestling Looks to Repeat as NE Champs ors since 1998. Last year he had a 25-4 BY KATHRYN YOUNGBERG record and placed sixth in the nation in Sports Writer his weight class. Other strong wrestlers are juniors Eric The Trinity Wrestling team has high Egolf, Lucas McKittrick, and David Pope, hopes opening its 2001-2002 season. and sophomores Matt Cino, Kiernan Coming off of the most successful sea- Griffin, Anthony Marcucio, Michael son in the history of the program, the Munier, Michael Duros, Warren Wong, team looks to establish itself more as a and Wesley Connell. consistent power in New England by Connell and Duros earned All-New defending last year's title as New En- England honors last year and had a 42- gland College Champions. 17 record between them. Last year, the Bantams had a 15-9-1 This year, the team is ready to defend dual meet record and, as a result, were its title as it returns three All-New En- the number one ranked team in New En- gland athletes. The squad is coming off gland. They went on to win the New its fourth consecutive winning season England championship and sent two and its third straight top five finish at wrestlers to the NCAA Division III Na- New Englands. tional Championships. Under Head Says Amato, "We have two goals this SHANE EARLY Coach Sebby Amato, who is in his six- season: to finish in the top three in the The Intramural Insider scours the campus each week to find the true Trinity athletes, the warriors of intramural This year, the team is ready to defend their title as sports. This week the Intramural Insider ran into Tim Free- they return three All-New England athletes. The squad man '03, aka The FreeBird. is coming off their fourth consecutive winning season Intramural Insider: "Timmy, with over half and its third straight top five finish at New Englands, your intramural career over, people have begun teenth season at Trinity, the team looks New England Conference and to con- to compare you to Charles Barkley. They say to go after these goals. Amato will be tinue to qualify wrestlers for Nationals, that despite your amazing individual aided by Assistant Coaches Gary Alford, something we've done eight times in the Mike Gaydos, and Ted Govola. Thanks to last ten seasons." ach ievements you will never bring home a the success of the team in recent years, This past weekend at the Roger Will- the Bantams have continued to bring in ia ms Tournament, Bantam wrestlers got championship. How do you feel about these strong recruiting classes,. A strong group off tosolid starts for their seasons. Foresi comparisons to the Round Mound of Rebound?" of freshman will join the twelve return- won the 141 lbs division and was named ing upperclassmen. most outstanding wrestler of the tour- Tim Freeman '03: "Hey they might be right I Matt Banas will look to lead the Ban- nament. Doros won the 184 lbs division may never bring home the big one on the play- tams as he has earned the honor of be- while Oded Carmi (174 lbs) and Jeff ing named captain. Rhodes placed fourth and sixth in their ing field, but let me tell you I always bring the Among the returning athletes is jun- divisions respectively. The Bantams will big ones home to my room." ior Mark Foresi, who last year was the look to continue their success next week- first Bantam to earn All-American hon- end at the Springfield Tournament. Footba 11 Fin ishes 4-4 Seniors Tkke Notice! Trinity Knocks off NESCAC Rival Wesleyan continued from page twenty Wesleyan offense to get into a rhythm. Are you ready for 39-yard line. Torn Pierandri '04 put the The win over Wesleyan was a hard- game away when he broke a 25-yard fought victory that was the result of to- touchdown run. Pierandri rushed 22 tal team effort that provides a good Life After Trinity? times for 108 yards on the day. ending to an otherwise mediocre season. The Trinity defense was stable and re- This is the second consecutive season in liable on the day. Wesleyan appeared which the Bantams have finished at .500. frustrated throughout the game as they The season marked the continuation of Don't be caught were not able to complete many passes. the Trinity football tradition as the Ban- Wesleyan's quarterback was constantly tams have only had one losing season in off-guard when it's under pressure and forced to throw the the past twenty plus seasons. They will football away. Trinity also dominated look to improve next year as they return time of possession, never allowing the a solid nucleus of players. time to get a job! If you didn't do a Cross Country Looks practice iirterview Towards DM 1 Nationals this semester (or even if you did),call Three Trinity Runners Qualify for Nationals continued from page twenty coached the team since 1992. Last sea- Career Services atx2o8o the chance to earn All-American honors son both men and women qualified for next week. . the Nationals, although Suitor feels that to arrange an "Unbelievable," said Suitor, when this year's teams are both stronger. asked about the performances of his top "This year's team is probably the best male runners. "Ryan got beat by Miller team in the history of the school. For the off-campus interview of Keene State, who is probably one of women, this is definitely our best finish the top two runners in the country, and as a team, although we have always had with an alum. Ryan is not far behind him. Jimmy has strong individuals," he said. made a huge jump this year as far as how His goals for next year are to qualify it perfects your interviewing skills much he has improved from last year to for Nationals and to finish strongly there. this year and he has a shot at being an He will have virtually his entire squad, You'll gain confidence All-American when, we go to Illinois." back, losing only men's captain Sieve Commenting on the top female finish- Napier and women's captain Caroline It's another opportunity to network ers, Suitor said "Chrisy Kane and Kristina Leary. Neither ran this past weekend be- DePeau ran very well, they were out- cause of injuries sustained toward the You get to wear that great SUIT standing. Chrisy is a freshman and she end of the season, "The core of the men's will end up going out.to Nationals and team is two juniors, two sophomores and again! getting some experience for when we go a freshman," said Bak. The women are next year as a team." also a young squad, led by Kane. Stop procrastinating! Polish those The past two years have been the most Bak looks to next season eagerly - interviewing skills NOW! C R successful in the history of Trinity Cross- "Next year will be a really good year. 8 S country, according to Suitor, who has People will have to be ready for us." NOVEMBER 13,2001 - THE TRINITY TRIPOD SPORTS PAGE 19 NESCAC SCOREBOARD Men's Soccer: Football: Standings NESCAC Overall Standings NESCAC Overall W L T Pet. W L T Pet. W L Pet. W L Pet. Williams 8 1 0 .889 15 1 0 .938 Williams 8 0 1.000 8 e 1.000 Middlebury 6 1 2 .778 9 6 2 .588 Amherst 7 1 .875 7 1 .875 Tufts 6 3 0 .667 11 4 1 .719 Tufts 6 2 .750 6 2 .750 Amherst 5 2 2 .667 7 6 2 .533 Colby 4 4 .500 4 4 .500 Bowdoin 5 3 1 .611 10 5 1 .656 Middlebury 4 4 .500 4 4 .500 Wesleyan 4 4 1 .500 9 4 2 .667 Trinity 4 4 .500 4 4 .500 Bates 2 4 3 .389 6 6 3 .500 Wesleyan 4 4 .500 4 4 .500 Trinity 3 6 0 .333 6 8 0 .429 Bates 1 7 .125 1 7 .125 Colby 1 7 1 .167 5 8 1 .393 Bowdoin 1 7 .125 1 7 .125 Conn. College 0 9 0 .000 4 10 0 .286 Hamilton I 7 .125 1 7 .125 Women's Soccer: Field Hockey: Standings NESCAC Overall Standings NESCAC Overall W L T Pet. L T Pet. W L Pet. W L Pet. Williams 9 0 0 1.000 15 2 0 .882 Middlebury 8 1 .889 10 5 .667 Middlebury 6 3 0 .667 11 5 0 .688 Bowdoin 7 2 .778 13 3 .812 Amherst 5 3 1 .611 15 4 1 .775 Williams 6 3 .667 12 5 .706 Bowdoin 5 3 1 .611 11 4 1 .719 Amherst 6 3 .667 13 4 .765 Bates 5 3 1 .611 10 4 1 .700 Colby 5 4 .556 8 7 .533 Tufts 5 4 0 .556 8 7 0 .533 Wesleyan 4 5 .444 7 8 .467 Trinity 3 6 0 .333 7 8 0 .467 Conn. College 4 5 .444 7 8 .467 Colby 2 6 1 .278 6 6 1 .500 Trinity 3 6 .333 6 8 .429 Conn. College 1 6 2 .222 5 7 2 .429 Tufts 1 8 .111 3 10 .231 Wesleyan 1 8 0 .111 2 11 1 .179 Bates 1 8 .111 2 11 .154 - &^ *"*—"^•Sfolley b al il Standings NESCAC Overall vV L Pet. W L Pet. Women's Cross Country: Wesleyan 9 1 .900 30 6 .833 Finished 5th at New England Williams 8 2 .800 29 4 .879 Championships Amherst 8 2 .800 24 7 .774 Tufts 7 3 .700 20 12 .625 Bates 6 ,4 .600 24 11 .686 Colby 6 4' .600 17 11 .607 Men's Cross Country Trinity 5 5 .500 14 16 .467 Finished 6th at New England Middlebury 3 7 .300 13 12 .520 Championships Hamilton 3 8 .273 10 18 .357 Bowdoin 1 10 .091 7 23 .233 Conn. College 0 10 .000 2 20 .091 Men's Ice Hockey in Search of a NESCAC Title Coach David Cataruzolo, long- pet., a 2.62 GAA, and a 13-7-2 Offensively, Trinity should Jacobs will be looked upon to BY JAYME DORR time Assistant Coach Paul record. expect more scoring than a year chip in right away. Other sopho- Sports Writer Davidson, and Volunteer Assis- The defensemen are led by an' ago. Senior Co-Captain Matt mores Dan Gyllstrom (5g, 13a), tant Jack Hurley. experienced and hard-hitting Greason was last year's leading Steven Labrie (8g, 5a), Tom The Trinity Men's Hockey This year, the Banta ras have a group of four seniors. Michael scorer (13g, 19a), and was se- Pierandri (3g, 5a) and Kevin team will attempt to build upon lot of depth and every line will Sayre is the defense's most mo- lected as a second team All- Dmochowsky (3g, 3a) all con- a successful 2000-01 season. make an impact. The 2001-02 bile skater and is an important NESCAC player. Fellow senior tributed during their freshmen Last year the Bantams managed team is built around its defense. component to Trinity's defen- co-captain Jeff Griffin (5g, 10a) campaigns. to go 15-7-2 overall, good Head Coach Dunham explains, sive success. Martins Lans is a is a sharpshooter and a strong This year's freshmen include enough to finish third place in "Our team is built around our skilled puck handler who will skater who will be counted on Jeff Natale, Ryan Stevens, Joe Ori the NESCAC side of the ECAC goaltender and our experienced be counted on to key the power for even more production this and Kevin Hathway. East Conference with an in con- and deep group of defensemen. play this year, Brian Fenwick is year. Seniors Mark Col well (6g, Overall, the Bantams will be ference mark of 12-4-1. These are the foundation to any another big factor for Trinity. 5a) and Ryan Beale (4 assists) a very exciting team to watch Head Coach John Dunham successful hockey team, In the Last year he was fourth on the will also impact the offense. this year. Greg O'Leary says, "We has high expectations entering long run, the key to our success team in scoring (12g, 7a) and Junior forward Greg O'Leary should be even better than last his twenty-eighth year as head will be the development of proved his worth on the power (9g, 12a) will look to improve on year. We only graduated four coach. Last year, Dunham more creativity by our forwards play. Matt Brown will be ex-•• last year's solid campaign;. He is players. If every one does his earned NESCAC Coach of the and their ability to score against pected to continue his physical a good skater and crafty with part and plays his own role on Year honors, as he brought his top level opponents." play. the puck. Classmate Andrew the team, there's no reason why career victories total to 347, Trinity's goalie, senior Geoff In addition, sophomores Sean Haider (3g, 2a) anchored the we can't go deep into the play- placing him third among all ac- . Faulkner, is among the league's Doherety and Colin Wilson- checking line over the second offs." tive Division III coaches and top netminders, as he enters his Murphy, and a strong freshmen half of last season. Haider is in- Andrew Haider adds, "We sixth all-time. Dunham will be third season as the Bantam's group (Bob Gillon, Zach timidating on the ice and plays must play well in big games this aided by a good coaching staff, starting goaltender. Last year, Wiegland, and Ben Gott) will a physical brand of hockey. year. If we do that, then we which includes Associate Head he had an impressive .912 save only make the defense stronger. Sophomore transfer Timothy should be successful." VOL. C NO. 8 PUBLISHED BY THE STUDENTS OF TRINITY COLLEGE SINCE 1904 NOVEMBER 13,2001 Men's Squash Team Ready to Cross Country Runs Beat the World on New Courts at the New Englands very proud of the way we ran," BY SIMON SAICHEK BY JAMES CABOT he said. Along with the Mid- Sports Writer - Senior Editor west, New England is the most competitive region in Division Hold onto your rackets folks, On a crisp fall day, with tem- III cross-country, according to 'cause squash season is fast ap- peratures in the mid 50s, Trin- Suitor. "This is where all the best proaching. In case you have ity cross-country competed at teams are," he added. never bothered to pay attention the NCAA Division III New En- With temperatures in the 50s to the most highly lauded sport gland Regional Cross Country and a hard course that is the re- on the Trinity campus, here's a Championships at Westfield sult of no serious rain for the preseason warm-up to get you State College in Westfield, MA. past month, the times were fast clued in on the team. While both the men and the on Saturday. The men's winner, The team is currently on a 52 women failed to qualify for the Mark Miller of Keene State, fin- game unbeaten streak spanning NCAA Division III National ished with a time of 24:53, three seasons and including Championships by one place, which was more than a minute three National Intercollegiate individual athletes turned in under the old course record. Bak Squash Racquet's Association fine performances, led by Ryan was close to fifty seconds under (NISRA) Team Championship Bak '03, who finished second that same record. titles. It is a streak that is likely overall in the men's race with a Although Trinity will send to continue given the talent on time of 25:02 over five miles. neither team to Illinois next the team this year. "I was hoping for a top three week, individual athletes still Senior co-captains Rohan finish, and I am pretty satisfied qualified for the nationals. The Juneja and Lefike Ragontse lead with how 1 did," said Bak. top eight individual men not a senior class that has the The top five teams in the from one of the qualifying unique opportunity to go its men's race and the top four teams will race at Nationals. entire collegiate career without teams in the women's race Among those eight will be Bak losing a single team match. Last qualified for the Division III and Emord. Sophomore John year Juneja compiled a 32-1 National Championships, Drappi, who finished thirty- record in dual matches and which will be hosted by fourth with a time of 26:06, made second team All-Ameri- Augustana College of Rock Is- missed the last qualifying spot can. Ragontse has been a three- land, IL on November 17. The by only four seconds. time All-American and reached men finished sixth and the On the women's side, the top Pat Malloy '04 prepares ioxeturo ttmball WWWSQUASHTALK.COM ^womer^finished fifthsKeene. nine finishers not paEb©6tte»t©p.». tournament last year. The cap- State College of New Hamp- four teams will have the chance tains are joined by fellow seniors as a freshman. They will be who last year combined for a 15- shire won the men's event and to race in Illinois, and these nine Rohan Bhappu, Gaurav Juneja, joined by fellow juniors Carl 0 record. Middlebury College won the will include Kane. Kristina , and Noah Wimmer, each of Baglio and Thaddeus Roberts These proven players will be women's event. DePeau '04, who finished whom has compiled impressive who have built impressive re- ' joined by outstanding freshmen Other strong individual fin- twenty-third with a time of stats in his first three years at sumes of their own. Bernardo Samper, the ishes for the Bantams include 18:27, missed qualifying by nine Trinity. Underclassmen will also play Columbian National Cham- Jim Emord '03, who finished seconds. The junior class is anchored a large role in the success of the pion and Vishal Kappur of the ninth with a time of 25:19, and Bak, Emord and Drappi each by Nickolas Kyme and team. Sophomore Michael Indian Junior National Team. Chrisy Kane '05, who finished turned in performances worthy Jonathan Smith who have both Ferriera is coming off a flawless Based on their past perfor- twentieth for the women, with of All New England status, as put up impressive numbers- in freshman season, which saw mances, both as a team and in- a time of 18:15 over 3.1 miles. did Kane, DePeau and junior past years. Kyme was an All him post a 13-0 record and earn dividually, the Bantams can Despite not qualifying, Coach Leeann Rheaume C twenty- American last year and Smith All American status. expect another exceptional sea- George Suitor was happy with eighth in 18:30) for the women. won the consolation bracket of Also in their second year are son of Squash as one of the top the performance of his two Bak, Emord and Kane will have the NISRA singles tournament Pat Malloy and Nadeem Osman programs in the country. teams. "I'm disappointed, but see NATIONALS on page 18 Football Beats Weslevan In Season Finale 20 out of 27 passes. BY ALICE ROBINSON Trinity dominated the first Sports Writer half; maintaining possession of the ball for 22:28 minutes. The Trinity's Football team played Bantam defense was equally well in their last game of the dominating in the first half, as season and trampled over Trinity held the Cardinals NESCAC rival Wesleyan. The scoreless. 28-14 final score gave Trinity Freshman Safety Aaron the win they needed to finish Goldstein and senior captain the season at 4-4. Wesleyan also Steve Cella both came down finished their season at 4-4. with first half interceptions. After an uneventful first This interception, in his final quarter, Trinity was able to get game as a Bantam, raised Cella's on the Scoreboard after junior career total to a college-record tailback Brian Fabrizio, who twenty. This is a fitting end to rushed for 136 yards on 29 car- his remarkable career, as argu- ries, scampered three-yards into ably the best defensive back in the end zone. The score came Trinity football history. with 9:53 remaining in the first After the half, Wesleyan was half. During the drive, the Ban- able to get themselves onto the tams drove 58 yardsin 12 plays. Scoreboard, but Trinity would Trinity expanded on its lead quickly extinguish any celebra- in the final minute of the first tion by their opponent when half when junior quarterback Fabrizio found his way into the Greg Ward and freshman re- end zone yet again on a four- ceiver Patrick Straub connected yard scoring play with 5:10 re- on a 17-yard toss. This was maining in the third quarter Straub's first collegeiate touch- Sophomore Matt Glasz set?up down. the scoring drive with a 52-yard Ward finished the game with kickoff return to the.Cardinal, 157 passing yards, completing see FOOTBALL on page 18 Steve Cella '01 returns the ball for the Bantams