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Hartford, Conn. Volume CXV Trinity College Tuesday, November 15, 2016 Number VIII Trinity Addresses Campus Climate Following Election that this election cycle has Campus community brought to our nation and responds amid to our world.” She further Trump’s victory reflected that while “some members of our commu- CHRIS BULFINCH ’18 nity are pleased with NEWS EDITOR the election,” there were In the days follow- many others who “awoke ing the election of Don- [Nov. 9] with a deep sense ald Trump to the presi- of fear and uncertainty.” dency, there have been President Berger-Swee- gatherings, both formal ney reiterated that Trini- and informal, on Trini- ty would “continue in [its] ty’s campus discussing commitment to build and the events of the conten- sustain a welcoming and tious presidential race. affirming community for On Nov. 9, Presi- persons of all races, eth- dent Berger-Sweeney nicities, religions, nation- sent an email to the Col- alities, and gender iden- lege community entitled tities.” The message also “Post-Election Outcome.” made mention of meetings In the message, President that would be held in the Berger-Sweeney stated following days to help the that “we have a civic duty community process the to respect this process, yet results of the election. we need not accept the di- COURTESY OF Professor Sarah Raskin visiveness and incivility see ELECTION on page 3 Trinity’s Neuroscience Department came together to create this banner that now hangs on LSC. Football Crowned Ben Jickling ’18 Elected Voices Raised NESCAC Champs VT State Representative in Power

Ryan Murphy ’17 reflects on the NESCAC Ben Jickling ’18 recently campaigned and won a WGRAC and others Championship and four years of Trinity football seat in the Vermont State Legislature sponsor event in an AMANDA MUCCIO ’18 that this position will change effort to stand in FEATURES EDITOR the types of classes you solidarity with survivors will be taking? If so, why? of sexual assault The Tripod sat down BJ: I am a Political Sci- with Ben Jickling ’18, a life- ence major at Trinity. The WILL VERDEUR ’18 long Vermonter and newly Political Science Depart- STAFF WRITER elected State Representa- ment has been incredibly tive to the Orange-Wash- helpful throughout the At 7:30 p.m. on Thurs- ington-Addison district. process of planning and day Nov. 10, the Mill hosted TT: What’s your current Voices Raised in Power. This Trinity major? Do you think see JICKLING on page 8 is an annual event in which members of the Trinity com- munity are invited to stand in solidarity with survivors of sexual assault. The event allows members of the Trin- COURTESY OF Veronica Picon P ’19 ity community to speak to The football team celebrates 45-21 win over Wesleyan Saturday. an audience on the topics of rape and sexual assault. RYAN MURPHY ’17 son later, we came to training In most cases, the speakers SPORTS EDITOR camp our senior year with no shared stories from stu- rings, trying to avoid becom- dents and alumni who have Four years ago I came to ing the first senior class since survived sexual assault. Trinity to play football fol- 2001 to leave Trinity without The event was sponsored lowing the 2012 season, in a championship to our name. by Trinity’s Women and Gen- which the team finished with On Saturday, we made sure der Resource Action Center a perfect 8-0 record and a not to be that class, defeating (WGRAC), the Campaign NESCAC Championship. I Wesleyan 45-21 in the NES- for Community, the Title thought we were invincible; CAC Championship game, IX Office, Encouraging - Re that we would win the cham- completing our perfect 8-0 spect of Sexualities (EROS), pionship every year I played. season. The Cardinals were and other groups, including A lot of the 2017 class, myself 6-1 coming into the game, los- the event’s venue, The Mill. included, thought we would ing only their season opener to Voices Raised in Power leave Trinity with four rings. Tufts, and a victory would have COURTESY OF Ben Jickling ’18 Well, a 6-2, 5-3, and 7-1 sea- see FOOTBALL on page 12 Jickling campaigning to be a Vermont State Representative. see VOICES on page 3 2 NOVEMBER 15, 2016 The Trinity Tripod Tripod Editorial Established in 1904 Trinity: Training Trump Supporters? Over the last week, I’ve ministration has been trying banners in some corners of Editors in Chief been to some discussions and to break down the imagery of campus that nothing is truly Annelise Gilbert ’17 events that helped me process Trinity as a training ground outside the realm of possibility. Campbell North ’17 and understand the results of for the children of upper-mid- None of this is to discount Managing Editor the election, but I was struck dle and upper class elites, who the traumatic role of micro- Mason Osgood ’17 by one thing. The discussions have been overwhelmingly aggressions and other forms took place in what felt like white New Englanders. The of privileged insensitivity and News Editors Features Editors a vacuum; around campus, oft-uttered phrase, “I’m from reflexive prejudice; those will, Chris Bulfinch ’18 Amanda Muccio ’18 there is a stillness and silence, just outside of ,” gives I am sure, continue and likely Maxwell Furigay ’19 Katherine Rohloff ’19 a tension of forced normalcy, an observer a sense of the de- worsen. Trinity’s campus be- the feeling that the air has mographic pattern I refer to. gins, however unlikely for an Opinion Editors Sports Editors been forced out by a weight To the College’s credit, it “elite” institution, to look much Jessica Chotiner ’17 Ryan Murphy ’17 that feels like grief. has made efforts to bring Trin- like the country — groups of Rebecca Reingold ’17 Will Snape ’18 Unqualified as I am to dis- ity life, particularly its social people separated by barriers cuss the election on a national culture, into the 21st centu- transcending class, barriers as A&E Editors Senior Editors level, I believe there is rich ed- ry. One of my closest friends elemental as basic world view. trip slaymaker ’18 Maggie Elias ’17 itorial earth to till in consider- attends Purdue, a massive Trump’s election asks of erin gannon ’19 Evan Scollard ’17 ing its effects on Trinity. Trin- state school in central Indi- Trinity a powerful teleological Kelly VauGhan ’17 ity represents, in my mind, a ana, where Trump supporters question: are its progressive Photography Editor political anomaly in 2016. It is are the vocal majority. Trini- elements and stated goals of in- jared Hamburg ’17 Staff Writers well known as a haven of old- ty is comparatively liberal, at clusivity and diversity genuine Samantha Beati ’17 world WASPiness and tradi- least on its face. This is not to attempts at reform away from Copy Chief Joe DiBacco ’19 tional New England “values,” suggest that there is not a sig- its role as a training ground for Maura Griffith ’17 Matt Epstein ’19 which places it in an awkward nificant degree of quiet (and the New England aristocracy? Justin Fortier ’18 position vis-à-vis Trump. Trin- less-than-quiet) bigotry on our Or an exercise in maintaining a Copy Editors Hope Gillan ’18 ity’s particular brand of con- campus; there irrefutably is. veneer of liberalism to assuage Cat Haight ’17 Ian McDonald ’20 servatism (at least relative to The question becomes what the sensibilities of elites, root- Katherine Novko ’19 Charlie McMahon ’18 other college campuses) often effect, if any, the political to- ed in nothing more than a need Jackie Mercadante ’17 enshrines, whether conscious- pography outside the College for a sense of propriety? Before Staff Photographer Gillian Reinhard ’20 ly or not, many forms of elitist will have on campus culture. last Tuesday, colleges like Trin- Meghan Collins ’19 Will Verdeur ’18 bigotry. As Trinity attempts I doubt that the deluge of ity could punt on the question Stew Williams ’18 reform in many ways, this elec- horrific and contemptible dis- by instituting certain initia- Business Managers Bora Zaloshnja ’20 tion serves as a poignant foil plays of overt bigotry that have tives or making certain hires. Andrew Hatch ’17 for the progressive values that been making headlines and Trump has now forced the Ji Soo Chung ’18 have been permeating campus. monopolizing Facebook feeds question. When and if the si- President Berger-Sweeney’s in the days since the election lence around Trinity’s campus The Trinity Tripod has been published by the students of Trinity College since 1904. Its staff members are committed to the reporting and distribution of news and sensitive and diplomatic letter will hit Trinity in full force. I is broken, we will learn much ideas that are relevant to the College community. The Tripod is published weekly on sent to the college on Nov. 9 can’t imagine swastikas being not only about the culture of Tuesdays during the academic year. Student subscription is included in the Student underscores this tension. Trin- spray-painted on walls or ra- the institution, but the culture Activities Fee (SAF). For non-students looking to subscribe, a one-semester sub- scription costs $30.00 and a one-year subscription costs $50.00. Please address all ity’s administration has taken cial epithets on cars. Assaults, that produced the College it- correspondence to: a public stance of sensitivity, verbal or physical, on the Long self. We’ll get to see how liber- 300 Summit St. Box 702582 progressivism, and inclusivity, Walk seem unlikely. However, al New Englanders really are. Hartford, CT 06106-3100 which is, in my opinion, fun- I have often been wrong be- Phone: (860) 297-2584 damentally the right course. fore. There are enough “Don’t Whatever its mistakes, the ad- Tread on Me” flags and Trump -Chris Bulfinch ’18 Opinions expressed in Tripod editorials represent the views of the executive board of The Trinity Tripod. Those opinions do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Tripod staff as a whole. Also, opinions expressed in the Opinion section belong to the writers themselves and do not represent the views of the Tripod staff. Why Trump’s Misogyny Matters We can work with Presi- dent-elect Trump stands for. The Trinity Tripod gladly accepts letters to the editor from traumatic, life changing, ter- dent-elect Trump on a variety President-elect Trump Trinity College students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The rifying, and fundamental- Tripod reserves the right to edit for grammar and refuse of issues. I truly believe that commented that “when you’re ly evil. The women who are publication. Please limit letters to 400 words or less. Email his policy choices will not spell famous, you’re allowed to do letters to [email protected] no later than the Saturday raped are our friends, our the end of America, or any- whatever you want,” embod- prior to publishing. classmates, our teammates, thing as dramatic as what I’ve ies entitlement culture at its and are the people with whom been hearing around campus. purest. He represents the The Tripod is always looking for new writers we are closest. They are hurt- Despite his terrifying plan to idea that being in a position ing and scared to address the and contributors. (not) combat climate change, of power over someone means toxic situation that perme- I believe that somehow, as a that one is entitled to that If you are interested in writing, please send ates our campus just as it per- globe, we can prevail. How- person. He treats women like meates all college campuses. an email to ever, there’s one issue that objects, making claims that I am terrified at what is pressing, immediate, a woman’s worth depends [email protected] President Trump means for and salient to our campus. on her physical appearance. women on our campus, and And that’s Donald Trump’s He acts like a pigheaded mi- terrified for women every- attitude towards women. sogynist. It even sounds like where. We can run all the One in five women are he’s groped, kissed, and even mandatory bystander inter- sexually assaulted in college. raped women, although these TrA~o~!X s;~?rnu~ge vention programs we want, Of these women, 80 percent allegations remain untested Please visit our website: commons.trincoll. but our country elected a of them are assaulted while in court. Whether he holds the edu/tripod. Articles are published online man who boasted about how each week. Follow us on Twitter @TrinityTri- intoxicated, and 75 percent beliefs that he professes, he is he can “grab women by the pod and visit our Facebook page at facebook. are first-year students. Think a symbol to every misguided com/TrinityTripod. pussy” and get away with it about this. A man (because male looking for action, eye- -rJ because he’s famous. There’s yes, ninety-nine percent of ing a first-year female student Corrections not a lot more to say after that. the time, it’s a male) has as- who’s had too much to drink. I pray that we can saulted one out of every five Don’t tell me this doesn’t come together as a com- women on our campus, specif- happen here. If one more munity to prove that ically targeting women made person tells me that sex- President-elect Trump is vulnerable by alcohol or by ual assault is not a prob- wrong. I suppose we’ll see. youth. This is predatory. And lem at Trinity, I think this sort of entitlement to- that I’m going to be sick. Errors and Comments wards women is what Presi- These experiences are [email protected] -Max Furigay ’19 NEWS Unifying Events Occur in Aftermath of 2016 Election Continued from page 1 their names to a list es- annual Rainbow Shabbat administrators, asking tests shook New Haven tablishing themselves at the Hillel House, cele- “how is the College pro- over the last few days, The note was signed by as allies of marginalized brating both the Jewish viding for the safety and with more scheduled President Berger-Swee- students, whether people and LGBTQ communities. security of students, facul- for the coming week. In ney and her cabinet. of color, individuals with In addition to the stu- ty, and staff who may lose Hartford, 20 people par- Later that same day, disabilities, members of dent-run events and Pres- legal protections for their ticipated in a “group the first of the gatherings the LGBTQ community, ident Berger-Sweeney’s immigration status or face scream” next to City Hall mentioned in President and any other students on letter, Trinity faculty also other serious problems?” on Saturday Nov. 12 to ex- Berger-Sweeney’s email campus who feel threat- made a decisive statement The signatories ended by press their dissatisfaction convened in the Under- ened by the election re- about Trump’s election to “suggest[ing] that the Col- with Trump’s election. ground Coffeehouse under sults or any behavior the presidency. In a letter lege establish itself as a Public protests have Mather Hall. Dozens of stemming from them. to President Berger-Swee- ‘sanctuary center of high- not been occurring on students, faculty, and ad- The next day, on Nov. ney, Tim Cresswell, Dean er education,’ committed Trinity’s campus in the ministrative staff were in 10, there was a similar of Academic Affairs, and to protecting the members days since the election. attendance, with all seats gathering in the Ritten- Cornelia Thornburg, of its community from un- Though there have been filled and many standing berg Lounge. Though Chair of Trinity’s Board of fair deportation, inves- many political statements around the space. Stu- fewer students, faculty, Trustees, more than 100 tigation, or other intim- made and opinion is se- dents, predominantly stu- and staff attended, the faculty members “reiter- idation.” The letter was verely divided, the rifts dents of color, shared their meeting and discussion ate the non-discrimina- signed by faculty mem- and disagreements have feelings in the immediate lasted well over an hour. tion sentiment in Trini- bers from every discipline been largely silent. Nei- aftermath of the elec- Other events and ty’s Faculty Manual,” and at Trinity College, and ther overt protests nor tion results. Many fought demonstrations of sol- “the College’s broad policy the number of signatories rallies have taken place through tears, describing idarity occurred across of non-discrimination.” has been rapidly increas- on Trinity’s campus. De- fears of discrimination, campus this week, rang- Quoting heavily from ing over the weekend. spite the relative quiet deportation, and violence ing from a chalking event both the Faculty Manual Protests have broken about the election, activ- that seemed increasingly organized by members of and mission statement out across Connecticut ism and political engage- likely with Trump in office. the Fred to a candlelight decrying discrimination in the wake of Trump’s ment will continue, as Numerous Trinity fac- vigil at the Chapel, hosted and encouraging equal op- victory. Students at Wes- evidenced by the Solidar- ulty members were also by Trinity’s College Dem- portunity, the letter ques- leyan took to the streets ity with Standing Rock in attendance, signing ocrats. Hillel hosted its tioned the senior Trinity of Middletown, and pro- event later this week.

Voices Raised in Power JoinJoin UsUs Fforor oourur Ffifthifth Year!Year! Continued from page 1 ic, explaining that these negative behaviors most also featured several often exhibited by males of Trinity’s a cappella stem from a wide variety groups, the Trinitones, the of societal precedents. The Quirks, and the Acciden- group said the idea that, tals performed between beyond one group of de- individual speakers. The viant men, all others are speakers were introduced completely innocent of by Trinity students Am- perpetuating rape culture ber Stevenson ’18 and is a drastic oversimplifica- Russell Pierson ’17, both tion of the reality. Other of whom are involved in students shared stories of the campus group Stu- assault from friends and dents Encouraging Con- former Trinity students. sensual Sex (SECS). Also in attendance were The event was well at- Trinity administrators tended by Trinity’s stu- and mental health pro- dent body; all the seats set fessionals from Trinity’s A Hartford up in the Mill were full. Counseling Center, there A Hartford Such a large influx of peo- to provide any service ple attended people that that might be required were standing and musi- by those upset by the con- Cranksgiving cal performers had a hard tent of the presentations. time getting to the stage. The atmosphere of the 2016 One particularly cou- group that gathered at 2016 rageous student shared the Mill this past Thurs- Join Lls: Saturda9 November 19 her own personal story, day was one of respect Join Us: Saturday November 19 not only moving the crowd and tolerance, but the is- Alle_

GILLIAN REINHARD ’20 of Connecticut. Howev- such as Alicia Abbaspour tionally, James Hilton ’18 done about recycling and STAFF WRITER er, this creates several ’18, Bailey D’Antonio ’18, is working on a project I am working on that.” problems. For example, Giana Moreno ’20, and with Trinity’s communi- Bush continued the Green Campus has if multiple pieces of trash Francisco Balderrama ty service dorm PRAXIS explanation of the posi- taken steps this semester are incorrectly placed ’20 have worked to start to make recycling bins tive changes towards a to address issues of recy- in the bin, nothing will the movement on campus out of shipping pallets, more sustainable cam- cling across the commu- be recycled. Additional- by communicating with which will possibly be pus. “I’ve been working nity. Led by Naty Bush ly, some bins are incor- campus officials and the around the athletic fields with Joe Barber for the ’19 and Matthew Boyle rectly labeled as “paper Facilities Department. and other outdoor areas. past year in the Com- ’19, several students have only” or “cans and bot- The first task to - com Boyle, an intern in the munity Service Office to taken the initiative to cre- tles only,” meaning that bat sustainability issues Facilities Department, think of ways to make ate a better environmen- all other recyclable ma- on campus began by tak- has identified water bot- us a greener campus. All tal situation on campus. terials will be discarded. ing inventory of all re- tles as a major sustain- projects take time, es- Recycling and sustain- Green Campus attri- cycling bins on campus. ability issue on campus. pecially with projects as ability has historically butes the main issue of This entails counting the In a recent campaign, significant as these. Don’t been and remains a con- sustainability at Trinity number of bins direct- Boyle petitioned to elim- expect these situations troversial issue at Trinity. to miscommunication. ly available to students inate or reduce the sale to change overnight, let Trinity recycles in Many students are un- as well as how they are of water bottles by Chart- alone by the end of the se- several, though not all, aware that the campus labeled-labels such as wells. However, this was mester, but our goal is to buildings, under the aus- recycles at all, while oth- “paper only” are unnec- rejected by Chartwells’ get these problems fixed pices of the Sustainabili- ers are confused as to essary, as Connecticut policy and students are by the end of the academ- ty Department of Facil- which materials can be practices single-stream instead encouraged to ic year.” The problems ities. If a bin is correctly recycled. To raise aware- recycling. The inventory purchase their own re- facing recycling at Trini- filled with materials, it ness, Green Campus proved that recycling on usable water bottles. ty are apparent, but with is recycled single-stream has worked to promote campus is not as preva- “Trinity’s recycling sit- leadership, awareness (meaning that newspa- awareness and solutions lent as it needs to be, and uation is better than and a better communi- pers, plastics, and oth- to the problem. In addi- is nonexistent in some people think it is, but it ty in mind, a conversa- er materials are sorted tion to Bush and Boyle’s dorms such as High Rise isn’t great,” comment- tion on a more sustain- together) by the State efforts, other students and Vernon Place. Addi- ed Boyle, “More could be able campus has begun. OPINION The Definition of Feminism Continues to Divide Us EMILY LLERENA ’18 has become a hot topic with- America’s most high-profile ern problem. Clinton won does not sit right with many CONTRIBUTING WRITER in pop culture. Throughout women shed light on a na- both the Millennial and fe- young women. This is frus- the past few months, a va- tionwide problem. Women male vote overall, but not by trating because it feels as There is no denying that riety of news outlets such as in the United States cannot nearly as large of a margin though all these women are this election was momen- CNN, The New York Times, agree on a definition of femi- as Obama did four years experiencing the same want tous for women, but that and Huffington Post have nism; to some, the idea that prior. She barely scraped by of equality and opportunity, does not mean all women all published articles trying “every woman should be a with half the overall vote in and yet they are all getting feel the same way about the to work through the same feminist” feels entirely too both of those demographics, caught on the semantics. outcome. Hillary Clinton’s idea: What is feminism? permanent and exclusive. a figure that shocked many. Hillary Clinton was not campaign for president was In an article called “Who To Woodley, the term femi- Denise Cummins writes in able to quite brand herself historic, and despite men- is a Feminist Now?” Marisa nism entails “raising wom- an article for PBS that mil- as a feminist champion for tioning in her concession Meltzer writes about women en to power, and taking the lennial women do not want the people because that pos- speech that she came short in Hollywood who are unable men away from power,” an to identify as feminists be- sibility does not exist in the of shattering the “highest to see eye-to-eye regarding idea that is “never going to cause of the ways the word United States right now. and hardest glass ceil- work out because you has been misconstrued Women cannot agree on ing,” her campaign need balance.” For over the years. She argues what it means to be a fem- finally solidified the “Women in the United States her and many other that women today, espe- inist, and I have not even possibility of having cannot agree on a definition of celebrities, the term cially young women, have gone into how much more a woman in the White feminism is simply a yet to experience the true complex it becomes when House. For the first feminism...” way for identity to be institutional sexism that men throw their opinions time in United States shrouded, and it al- first-wave feminists fought into the mix. However, as history we finally had a - se the term. She quotes nearly lows the media to claim that against. For them, femi- this election season draws rious female contender for every prominent female pop feminists are men-haters. nism feels like an excuse to a close, feminist or not, it president; a woman who, culture icon of the day from Most of us do not have to wor- and an all-encompassing still does not sit right with ironically, was running Beyoncé to Lady Gaga, and ry about the ways in me that so many against one of the United yet each one seems to have which the paparazzi “Yet so many women are still fixated women in this States most misogynistic a different idea of what it will twist our words, country were able candidates for president. means to be a feminist. The yet, so many women on the stigma surrounding a word to vote for a man Clinton’s campaign weighed article also makes clear that are still fixated on the like feminism.” who’s political pro- heavily on the fact she was a woman’s political party stigma surrounding a poganda sported a woman — her campaign does not precede her opin- word like feminism. A lewd comments slogan being the transpar- ion on feminism, as Shailene quick search on the internet, identity. It has become a po- such as, “Hillary sucks, but ent but catchy phrase, “I’m Woodley, an ardent support- the source of eternal knowl- larizing term that excludes not like Monica” and “Trump with Her,” yet she lost more er of potential Democratic edge, displays the definition both men and women. That Bitch!” Perhaps we are than half of the vote from candidate Bernie Sanders, of feminism as the belief The term has become closer than ever to shatter- white women. How did Clin- responded “no” to a question that men and women should “discredited,” by a minor ing that “highest and hard- ton, who ran in part on a asking if she were a feminist. have equal rights and op- group of extremists who est” glass ceiling, but so long feminist platform, lose this While Meltzer’s arti- portunities. This definition have used the term to be- as “feminism” –– a term critical female demographic? cle eventually becomes a sounds harmless and egal- come more “careerist” – an that should simply indicate Perhaps because of Clin- piece on the “ubiquity” of itarian, so why do so many idea that implies women fighting for a woman’s equal ton’s success, or near suc- feminism in pop culture, women take issue with it? should put their careers in rights –– remains vague cess, the term “feminism” the responses of some of It appears to be a mod- front of their families which we will run into issues. A Strong Nation With or Without a Strong Leader BHUMIKA CHOUDHARY ’18 gesting Pence is the real terror. Court Justice, this may be a re- of his priorities. Trump may health care, and immigration. CONTRIBUTING WRITER Pence is one of the most an- ality. This case affirmed a wom- immediately cancel last year’s Nonetheless, the outcome ti-LGBTQ political crusaders an’s right to have an abortion Paris Agreement that commits of the presidential election is A catastrophic atmosphere and he could make the prog- under the Fourteenth Amend- more than 190 countries to re- negative, considering when the lingered on Nov. 9 as Donald ress on LGBTQ rights obsolete. ment of the Constitution. duce their emissions of plan- last time the Senate and House Trump was declared the Pres- Pence signed the draconian During the final presidential et-warming carbon dioxide pol- were Republican, we faced the ident-elect for 2016. Stock mar- anti-LGBTQ Religious Liber- debate, Trump said, “I feel that lution. Trump’s actions could Great Depression and Iraq War. kets plummeted, anti-Trump ty Law in Indiana last year, the justices that I am going to move the country towards an Trump’s victory establishes a protests raged from Los Ange- supported conversion thera- appoint — and I’ve named 20 irreversible future of extreme worrying precedent that presi- les to New York, and the Ca- py as a member of Congress, of them — the justices that I’m and dangerous climate warm- dential candidates are permit- nadian immigration website and as a columnist and radio going to appoint will be pro-life. ing. The absence of checks and ted to have zero experience crashed; it was almost as if host called homosexuality “a They will have a conservative balances endangers LGBQT in public service and openly there had been a national trag- choice.” Trump also promised ‘bent’, confirming Trump oppo- rights, woman rights, and ef- make racist and sexist remarks edy. Simultaneously at Trinity religious extremists he would sition to Roe v. Wade. Women’s forts to combat climate change. and still win. All he needed to College, minority students left sign the First Amendment rights will be compromised by Hope may seem hard to win was to be a wealthy man, class weeping, professors strug- Defense Act (FADA), allowing Trump’s presidency. There- find, but it exists with Trump’s which makes me wonder if the gled to teach, and the entire discrimination against LGBT fore, it is unsettling to learn press statement released af- outcome would have been dif- community grieved together at Qpeople by government em- that educated women voted for ter meeting President Obama ferent if Bernie Sanders had the Underground Coffehouse. ployees and others along with him. Trump’s win also hints earlier this week. Trump’s been the Democratic nominee. The outcome of the presidential nominating justices on the Su- at the deep-rooted sexism pre- statement suggested that he Since Wednesday, signs of election has evoked immense preme Court that would over- vailing in the United States, used extreme radicalism sole- “Love Trumps Hate” have over- fear and uncertainty with- turn marriage equality. The states that are often demo- ly for campaigning purpos- whelmed streets, post-it notes in the people of this country. LGBTQ community may suffer cratic, such as Pennsylvania, es. Despite repeatedly vow- color the walls of 14th St. Sub- Vice President-elect Mike drastically from the outcome went red; this implies that ing to “repeal and replace” way in New York City, and mes- Pence, was forgotten in the of the presidential election. the American people refuse Obamacare on the campaign sages of love are written across process of exposing Trump as a Trump’s nomination and to have a woman occupying trail, on Nov. 11, Trump sig- Trinity College. Irrespective of racist, sexist, and incompetent possible appointment of Su- an important leadership role. naled that he was open to gender, color, and sexuality, in- presidential candidate. Accord- preme Court Justices, such as President Obama estab- keeping parts of Obamacare dividuals are pouring onto the ing to Trump’s former cam- Senator Mike Lee and Judge lished the United States as intact. The change in stance streets together to express their paign manager, Paul Manafort, Thomas Hardiman, indicates the global leader in climate probably means Trump may displeasure. Sometimes a na- “[Trump] needs an experienced the prevalence of conservativ- policy during his presidency, not follow through with every- tion needs to be awakened, and person to do the part of the job ism for the coming four years. but Trump will undo these ef- thing he has mentioned during the presidential outcome has he doesn’t want to do. He sees Trump has threatened to over- forts. Trump believes climate his campaign previously, fur- done just that. Conservatism himself more as the Chairman turn the 1973 court decision on change to be a “hoax,”disman- ther increasing political un- may consume the White House, of the Board, than even the Roe v. Wade, and with his ap- tling the Environmental Pro- certainty. Trump declared his but the country will stand to- CEO, let alone the COO,” sug- pointment of a new Supreme tection Agency could be one priorities to be the economy, gether for equality and liberty. 6 NOVEMBER 15, 2016 Using This Election to Find Our National Identity KATE DIETRICH- an American legally, I was to call oneself a true, United States will embody a positive American image, MANION ’18 not an American in any oth- proud American. all the American traits I was communicating that CONTRIBUTING WRITER er sense of the word. Yes, I If I was to be an Amer- that I did not want to be I did not believe this fight Last Wednesday, for the live in the U.S. but I would ican, these stereotypes accidently associated with. to be worthwhile or possi- first time in my life, I felt never, ever be an American. would apply to me, and It would make sense ble. I was admitting defeat. like an American. I have The reason why I ad- would change how the for me now to even more I was part of the problem. never embraced this aspect opted this stance has many world views me. I did not vehemently oppose being This election will affect of who I am, preferring to possible explanations; one want to accept the bad labelled as an American. others much more than me. reject it entirely due to the that I believe to be funda- along with the good that In fact I, as a Canadian I am a straight, educated, negative associations that mental is the negative as- comes from being an Amer- citizen, can abandon ship, white woman attending come with being Ameri- sociation that I have with ican, preferring to reject abandon this flailing coun- an elite liberal arts col- can. I realize now that my the word American, an im- the notion in its entirety. try and permanently guar- lege. My demographic vot- dismissal of this funda- age molded by the worst as- Why should I try to identify antee that I would never be ed principally for Trump, mental part of my identity pects of American culture. with a culture that, stereo- mistaken as an American. I voted against my personal helped perpetuate typically, can easily leave the US and beliefs which is something this image, and “I did not want to accept the bad along with does not never return if I so desire. I I cannot stand idly by and that by taking my- reflect can take refuge in this priv- accept. I cannot sit with self out of the sys- the good that comes from being an Amer- who I am? ileged position and shel- my privilege and watch tem, I was tacitly ican...” If I do not ter myself from the direct the world react. I cannot agreeing with it. feel like harm that Trump can cause be idle as what it means I was born in an Amer- on the citizens of this coun- to be an American becomes Canada and moved to the Americans are loud and ican by this definition, try. This would be easier. worse and worse. A lot has United States when I was boorish, and fundamental- then it only made sense I will not allow myself been said about our re- 12 years old. I went through ly ignorant of world affairs. to grow stronger in my to follow this path because sponsibility to fight for the the defining years of middle They care only about what resolve to be different, I finally feel the responsi- America that we want. By and high school in Ameri- immediately concerns them to prove that that is fighting for can schools, making Amer- and brush any information not me by dismissing an Ameri- ican friends, and absorbing that does not fit with their the label altogether. “I cannot be idle as what it means to ca that fits American culture. I was beliefs under the rug. Indi- On Wednesday, be an American becomes worse and our image lucky enough to become vidualism rules, distorting with the election of worse.” of what a citizen when I was 17 and preventing a complete Donald Trump, this America and with this official docu- perspective that can only version of Ameri- can and ment, my Americanization come from seeing how one ca was crystallized on a bility that comes with hold- should be. I will be a part of should have been complete. individual is just a part of global scale. The hateful ing an American passport. this fight. I am proud to be And it was; in every sense a larger system that logi- American bigot wreaking This election made me re- an American, even though other than internally. cally and necessarily func- havoc on anyone who is alize that I play a role in this idea is imperfect and In actuality, after mov- tions on a collective level. not a straight, white, male shaping the definition of needs a fair amount of pol- ing, I began to identify so To Americans, the USA manifested itself perfectly what it means to be Amer- ishing. It is my responsibil- strongly with Canada that is intrinsically superior in Trump. Being an Amer- ican. By refusing to accept ity to fight for my country it became the most import- to all other nations, and ican has never in my life- my responsibility, I was af- and my duty to personally ant aspect of who I was. I unwavering pride and ac- time been more associated firming and upholding this embody what it truly means made certain that every- ceptance for the nation’s with these negative images hate-filled image of Amer- to be an American because one I interacted with knew blunders and question- than right now. Soon, the icans. By not actively par- I am an American, and I that, in fact, although I was able practices is required person who represents the ticipating in the creation of will never deny that again. Fame and Power Should Not Excuse Sexual Misconduct BORA ZALOSHNJA ’20 ed over the Clarence Thomas some argue a person’s politi- crimes, especially if they have that of every 1,000 rapes 994 STAFF WRITER sexual assault hearings is a cal and private lives should be enough power and money. Un- perpetrators will walk free. stain on his record. Since the kept separate. One of France’s fortunately, the political world Assault and rape are prob- Clarence Thomas. Bill Clin- hearings, he has done a lot most loved presidents, Fran- is not alone in sexual miscon- lems everywhere, from college ton. Donald Trump. Anthony for women, including writing cois Mitterrand, carried on a duct. Hollywood is also riddled campuses to the White House. Weiner. These men ascribe to the landmark 1994 Violence very public 32-year affair, and with men who have mistreated The only reason it may seem different political parties and Against Women Act and four for the most part, the French women. Seeing powerful politi- more prominent in public have different backgrounds, reauthorizations of it. Nowa- people did not care. His wife cal men let off easy for rape and spheres like politics is because but they all have one thing in days, he and his staff upheld and mistress attended his fu- assault, only makes it easier the media pays more attention common. They have been ac- his image as a champion in neral together, hand in hand, to excuse other powerful male when powerful and famous cused or found guilty of sexu- Hill’s court case, but many re- and no one batted an eye or let figures like Bill Cosby, Woody men are accused of rape. Be- al misconduct or assault. For member how he grilled Hill, a it stain his legacy as president. Allen, Mike Tyson, and Terry cause of this though, holding the most part though, they respected law professor, on her This argument is flawed Richardson. Men like Chris elected officials accountable faced no consequences. Clar- sex life and failed to call three though, because infidelity and Brown, John Lennon, and Bill for their actions is an import- ence Thomas still sits on the other witnesses who could assault are entirely different Murray who have been ac- ant step in diminishing these bench of the Supreme Court, have backed her testimony. things, and the latter should cused of physically abused crimes. If the most power- Bill Clinton was impeached That does not even com- not be overlooked. Assault is women also have very prom- ful men in this country are but then acquitted, and Don- pare to how Donald Trump a heinous criminal act. It is inent and successful careers forced to pay for their crimes, ald Trump is to become our and his team treated sexual unacceptable for an American despite their alleged crimes. it will send a message to ev- next president. Anthony Wie- assault allegations. His cam- figurehead like the president This dismissal of crimes eryone that crimes against ner is really the only one paign dismissed the almost or a Supreme Court justice to against women is not only a women will not be tolerated. who saw any consequenc- 20 claims of assault or ha- get away with it. The presi- problem in politics. It tells The American people es, and they were minimal. rassment with victim blam- dent in particular, as chief dip- survivors that coming forward should not be content with This begs the question; ing or implying things like lomat, represents this country with their experiences may not being led by men who do does the American politi- the women were too ugly for to the rest of the world. Hav- be worthwhile. This is why it is not respect women or wom- cal system take sexual mis- him to have assaulted them. ing an accused rapist as the no surprise that sexual assault en’s rights. Other politicians conduct seriously enough? “I mean look at her. You American president is an em- is the most underreported should hold their colleagues Even politicians who are tell me. I don’t think so,” barrassment to this country crime, with only 1 in 3 cases re- accountable by using checks of lauded as champions of wom- said President-Elect Trump and will make it harder for ported, according the RAINN, power, such as impeachment. en’s rights in Washington can about the People reporter who America to maintain the re- an anti-sexual violence organi- The treatment of these allega- be criticized for their treat- claimed he propositioned her. spect of the rest of the world. zation. Men in Hollywood and tions has come a long way since ment of claims of sexual as- Americans spoke last Tues- This also communicates Washington are not the only the 1991 hearings of Clar- sault. Joe Biden’s treatment day, and said they do not care a message to Americans that ones getting away with these ence Thomas, but this coun- of Anita Hill, when he presid- about such behavior. Now, men can get away with these crimes though; RAINN reports try still has a long way to go. FEATURES Bantamgram: Meet a Few Members of Student Government AMANDA MUCCIO ’18 KATHERINE ROHLOFF ’19 FEATURES EDITORS

Kenzie Levy ’18 is a Junior Griffin Hunt ’17 is the Vice Pres- Sebastien Broustra ’17 is the Vice Julianna Maisano ’17 is the Class Senator from Portsmouth, ident of Programming. He is from President of Finance. He is from SGA Secretary. She is from East New Hampshire. She is an English, San Francisco, California, and is a Bronxville, New York, and is a Haven, Connecticut, and is a Creative Writing, and Film & Media Public Policy and Law Major. Public Policy and Law Major and Neuroscience Major. Studies Major. French Studies Minor.

Dana Wensberg ’18 is the SGA Torrey Hill ’19 is a Sophomore Brendan Lynch ’20 is the first- Natalie Bruno ’20 is a first-year Vice President. He is from Glouces- Senator from Lafayette, California. year Treasurer. He is from Savan- Senator. She is from Exeter, New ter, Massachusetts, and is a Engi- She has not decided on a major yet. nah, Georgia, and has not decided Hampshire, and has not decided on neering and Physics Major. on a major yet. a major yet.

COURTESY OF Trinity College SGA/Bantamgram Habitat for Humanity Hosts 13th Annual Habitrot Event HOPE GILLAN ’18 “Habitrot for Humanity.” of Habitat volunteers, in STAFF WRITER The fundraiser is a 5K order to build their Habi- Run/2K Walk and has just tat house. The “Habitrot” Trinity College’s Habi- celebrated its 13th year. fundraiser was open to all tat for Humanity is a satel- The event was held on the Trinity students, as well lite club of the well known brand new Trinity track as other members of the volunteer organization, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 Trinity community. Indi- Habitat for Humanity. p.m. The purpose was to vidual registration was Habitat for Humanity is raise money to support the $15, but if you could as- an international nonprof- co-sponsorship of houses semble a team of five or it organization founded in with the Hartford area more the price dropped 1976. The Trinity chap- Habitat for Humanity. to $10 per person. Over- ter focuses their efforts Habitat highlights the all, the run/walk seemed on fundraising and vol- fact that it is not a give- to be a success with up- unteering to benefit the away program. Homeown- wards of 25 participants. Hartford area. Club meet- ers pay their own down Be sure to check out ings are held every Sun- payment and monthly “Habitrot for Humani- day at 5 p.m. in the Com- mortgage, they also in- ty” next year and look- munity Service Office. vest hundreds of hours of out for other great events This past Sunday, Hab- their own labor in addi- set up by Trinity’s Hab- COURTESY OF Trinity College Habitat for Humanity. itat held their annual tion to the tireless efforts itat for Humanity Club. Students who registered for “Habitrot” received this free t-shirt 8 NOVEMBER 15, 2016 A Conversation With Jickling ’18: VT State Representative Continued from page 1 change, the Independent label was a strength, as executing my run. Pro- voters appreciated a can- fessors Serena Laws, didate that refused party Anthony Messina, and support and pledged to Diana Evans provided not adhere to either par- invaluable advice and ty’s voting line. Without support over the last a party label to fall back year and their input was on, I worked hard to in- crucial to my success. troduce my platform and TT: Have you al- plan to voters. I knocked ways wanted to on every door in the work in government? district twice, working BJ: I have been in- proactively to convince terested in the policy Vermonters and answer making process for a few questions they may have. years now. In 2014, I ran TT: Do you think that COURTESY OF Ben Jickling ’18 the campaign of a Mid- the hotly contested na- Ben Jickling ’18 took off this semester to campaign for a seat in the Vermont State Legislature. dlebury College student ture of the 2016 Pres- who mounted a bid for idential Election had achieve a ‘Common Sense able and advantageous date, attacks on my age the Vermont House. That an effect on local elec- Vermont.’ Can you talk position for the future. and inexperience were experience was import- tions, such as yours? about this more in depth? TT: Why did you de- inevitable. Throughout ant and helped me craft BJ: In addition to the BJ: A central piece of cide to take off time in the campaign, I worked the strategy and mes- chaotic national polit- my campaign platform the middle of your college hard to combat these as- saging for my own race ical scene, my specific was to address the chal- career to run for public sumptions and frame my in this election cycle. On race gave voters a clear lenges facing Vermont in office? In other words, age as a strength rather a more personal level, I choice between experi- a proactive and strategic why didn’t you wait un- than a liability. Very few love Vermont, and want ence and a fresh perspec- way. Like many state leg- til after you graduated State Representatives to live here for the rest tive. I was facing a older islatures recently, Ver- from Trinity? Why now? are under 30 in Vermont, of my life. We have clear incumbent, running for mont has been dealing BJ: It would have been and I stressed the impor- challenges facing our her seventh term. I em- with persistent budget easy to put off a run for tance of having a legisla- communities, and I think phasized the importance deficits, as revenues- un office until I graduated, ture with a diverse range I can bring a fresh and of taking proactive steps derperform in the post-re- or later in my life. How- of views and experience. unique perspective to to look to the future, cession recovery. As a ever, I saw an opportu- TT: How does it the House in Montpelier. preparing for the “gig” result, the part-time citi- nity where I felt I could feel to have defeated TT: You ran your economy, prioritizing ru- zen legislature has spent make a difference and your district’s Dem- campaign and won the ral high speed internet a significant portion of positively impact the ocratic incumbent? election as an Indepen- access, [and other goals]. past sessions focused on community and state I BJ: The results on dent candidate. What Like Americans nation- the short-term patching grew up in. With the an- Election Day validated do you feel it means wide, voters in Vermont of the budget and find- ticipated high voter turn- the work I put into the to be an Independent? are frustrated with gov- ing different ways to out in Vermont and a campaign and the plat- BJ: To me, it makes ernment in general, and raise new revenue. Long- substantial wave of voter form I crafted. Many peo- little sense in Vermont to the election results val- term economic and de- frustration, I thought I ple were initially skepti- identify with either polit- idated their willingness mographic trends in the stood a chance as a young cal of my candidacy due ical party. With the rela- to try a new approach. state have been largely candidate and an Inde- to my age, lack of political tively small size of House TT: In a status post- ignored during this time. pendent, so I decided to experience and Indepen- districts (only around ed on the “Ben Jickling The focus of my cam- take a chance and run. dent status. Being the 8,000 people), an Inde- for State Representa- paign was to take smart, TT: Did you face any top vote-getter was excit- pendent can compete tive” Facebook page, you thoughtful and practical pushback from vetted pol- ing for me personally, and with party nominees on wrote that you planned small steps to address iticians, or the electorate, proved the validity of the a relatively equal play- to run an issues-based the larger trends and put because you are so young? message I spread and the ing field. In an election of campaign in order to Vermont in a sustain- BJ: As a young candi- type of campaign I ran.

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COURTESY OF Ben Jickling ’18 COURTESY OF Ben Jickling ’18 During his campaign Jickling ran ads (featured above) to galvanize local support. A local news clipping announcing Jickling’s candidacy. Arts & Entertainment Haitian Art Exhibit Displayed in Mather Hall Art Space CHARLIE McMAHON ’18 piness through art and music. ages of local children celebrat- STAFF WRITER Faith seems to be a strong mo- ing their heritage in a class- tivator for several of these art- room setting, or women hanging Unlike many of our peer ists, which can be seen through their laundry out in the street. schools, Trinity College does not numerous depictions of the The piece by Paul Mannot ti- have a permanently displayed cross. This theme serves to re- tled Woman on Horseback is of art collection. Rival schools mind the viewer that in times particular interest, harkening like Wesleyan, Bates, and Mid- of hardship and devastation, back to earlier depictions of the dlebury all do, but somewhere we must turn inwards, rely- human form, and exploring the down the line Trinity decided ing on faith and hope to get us past through artistic expression. to put its resources elsewhere. through. The sheer optimism of In our stressful collegiate That is why it is so nice to these paintings is what makes atmosphere, students in need have temporary art exhibits them so beautiful. To many of quiet reflection might be ad- like the one currently hanging Americans, wreck and ruin are vised to make the trek to Ma- in the second story of Mather the first images conjured when ther, and absorb these beautiful Hall. Some feel that there isn’t the discussions turn to Haiti. pieces. Students may indeed enough artistic appreciation However, the truth is that Hai- feel transported from wintry on campus or interest among ti is slowly rebuilding, as can be Hartford to the hot sand beach- students. This may be because seen and felt in the painted im- es of the Caribbean islands. there is no designated central space for the arts. The artistic scene is fragmented into a few small locations like the Ma- ther Art Space or the Austin Arts Center. The current ex- hibit features the paintings of contemporary Haitian artists Jean-Baptiste Jean, Jaques Dorce, Gerard Paul, and others. The vibrancy of these piec- es reveals the current Haitian social climate. Despite so much devastation and hardship in recent years, the local inhabi- COURTESY OF Trip Slaymaker ’18 tants still manage to find hap- Mather’s Exhibit features Paul Mannot, Woman on Horseback (Left) Sancilus Ismael Untitled, Madonna and Child (Right). TASA African Mystique Fashion Show Slays on Campus

/ COURTESY OF Milosz Kowal ’18 The Trinity African Student Association (TASA ) hosted the African Mystique Fashion Show on Saturday Nov. 12. Models showcased looks inspired by the cultures and styles of Africa. The show featured the work of designers from Heritage Links, Chimzi Fashion House, Afrodesiac World Wide, Omooba fashions, and Juliana O Klothings. Featured Models (Top Row L-R): Ebenezer Hormenou ’18, Peace Kabari ’20, Bernie Mshana ’19, (Bottom Row L-R): Doyin Adesina ’19, Khoula Ben ’18, Isabelle Alexandre ’20, Ariana Adamski ’17. 10 NOVEMBER 15, 2016 Bantam Artist of the Week: The Pipes’ Mattea Bennett ’17 ERIN GANNON ’19 in middle and high school, A&E EDITOR in addition to participat- ing in a bunch of chamber This week’s Tripod Ban- groups and my high school tam Artist of the Week is not orchestra (my senior year only a jack of all trades, but we played at Carnegie Hall). a master of many too. Mat- TT: Are you study- tea Bennett ’17, a singer ing music at Trinity? from Thousand Oaks, Calif. MB: Yes, I am a music boasts an impressive aca- major. I originally thought demic, extracurricular, and I wanted to go to music artistic resume. The Inter- school and study vocal per- national Studies and Music formance, but the idea of double major and Religion doing opera or teaching and Chinese Language dou- voice the rest of my life ble minor is also a barista didn’t really sound like at the Underground Coffee- something I would be pas- house, the President of Trin- sionate about as a career. ity College Chapel Singers, TT: What are your and the Director of the Trin- artistic goals thus far? ity College Pipes. Bennett MB: I think really figur- was kind enough to take ing out what I want to do some time out of her hectic with music is the main goal COURTESY OF Mattea Bennett ’17 schedule to answer some right now. I love playing mu- Mattea Bennett ’17 (left) performs with JP Palmer ’17 (right) at the 2015 International Show. questions for the Tripod. sic, I love singing, and I love TT: What is your pri- composing, but I’m not sure Sheeran and “XO” by Be- and rediscover my passion MB: I am currently work- mary artistic outlet? if I’d be able to reach any yoncé, but I’m most proud for music and rediscover ing on arrangements for the MB : I wouldn’t say I have of those to the point where of “I See Fire.” I think this how fun life really can be, seniors in my a cappella one specific outlet, but musi- I could support myself and is my favorite piece because even though I’m about 3,000 group, including my own. I cian and/or singer would be live a stable life (the music I somehow managed to miles away from home. haven’t worked on anything the best way to describe me. industry is a hard and scary channel all of the emotions TT: How have you of my own in a while or done TT: How did place). The music business I was experiencing during changed as an artist? any covers of songs that you get started? is also an option, but I don’t that time into the creativ- MB: As a composer, I are popular right now, but MB: I’ve been singing even know where I would ity of the chords and sylla- think I’ve definitely gotten most likely when I go home since I’ve been able to talk: go with that, so I think ex- bles that the group was go- more creative. I think that for winter break, my friend I joined the San Francisco ploring some more options ing to sing. I recorded the just comes with practice and from high school (who is an Girls’ Choir (before moving in every area is going to arrangement into Garage doing it as often as I do. Last amazing guitarist) and I back to Los Angeles) when help me get closer to fig- Band and when I came back year we had seven seniors in will record a cover of some- I was seven and have been uring out if music really is to campus I taught it to the our group, and I arranged thing just for fun, so I guess in choir ever since — middle what I want my career to be. group. Hearing it come to six out of seven senior solos stay tuned for that! But stu- school, high school, and now TT: What piece of yours life in rehearsal...I almost along with other songs the dents should definitely come in college. I started playing is your favorite and why? cried. And then performing group wanted to sing. As a to our holiday concert at piano by learning from my MB: Being the director of the song in the chapel at the musician/singer, it’s more of the beginning of December family members. I’m no vir- an a cappella group — I’ve end of the year was mag- a hobby. I’ve tried writing to not only hear what I’ve tuoso but since I read music, had a lot of experience ar- ical as it echoed through my own songs, and although arranged for the group, but it’s not too difficult to figure ranging songs (composing the pews. I think it meant I think the music behind also hear our amazing new out. I picked up guitar in them in such a way that so much because during a them is good, writing lyrics members with their own so- fifth grade, and mostly just music from instruments time when I thought I had is definitely not my strong los as well (shameless plug!). enjoy playing now when a isn’t needed). My sophomore nothing and thought I was suit, so singing covers of The Pipes’ next perfor- new song comes out. And year I was going through a nothing, hearing my first popular songs is where mance will be a Christmas/ lastly, I started playing cel- lot and decided to go home arrangement come to life I’ll stay for a little while. Holiday concert in early De- lo in sixth grade. I did a lot for a week. In that week, I in that rehearsal sort of TT: Are you current- cember, the date for which of recitals and competitions arranged “I See Fire” by Ed made me come back to life ly working on anything? has yet to be finalized. Album Review: A$AP Rocky’s Latest Breaks Mold JESS NEWBERG ’20 to the A$AP Rocky catalogue, unprecedented, which could to bring something new to Although failing to estab- CONTRIBUTING WRITER despite the fact that it is a be attributed to the fact he no the table. But what makes lish the same artistic-indi- collective A$AP Mob piece. longer has to prove himself as these three particular tracks viduality as A$AP Rocky, or It’s been four years since It’s no surprise that Rocky a rapper — like he had to in so impressive is not only even A$AP Ferg, for the oth- Harlem-based rap group, is the main focus within this 2013 — and is no longer mourn- Rocky’s appearance itself, but er Mob members — Twelvy, A$AP Mob, released their project. He was the first of ing the loss of A$AP Yams, as the other members’ ability to Nast and Ant — “Cozy Tapes” debut mixtape, “Lord$ Nev- the group, consisting of other expressed in 2015. On tracks highlight and exemplify his is still a formidable mixtape er Worry.” During this time, fellow rappers and childhood such as “Crazy Brazy,” the talent within these tracks. in its own right. In this proj- both the face of the movement, friends — A$AP Ferg, A$AP song, like many, is complete- This cohesion is probably the ect, A$AP Mob challenges A$AP Rocky, and later suc- Twelvyy, A$AP Ant, and A$AP ly dominated by A$AP Rocky, most impressive aspect of the idea of what it means to cessor, A$AP Ferg, have re- Nast — to receive high-pro- despite also featureing fellow the project. Although Rocky be a “rap group,” as defined leased new highly acclaimed file, commercial success in the Mob members. “Crazy Brazy” may be the focal point with- by legendary artists such as studio albums that earned music industry. His talent has is one of A$AP Rocky’s most in these songs, fellow Mob Wu-Tang Clan, Odd Future, the group their fame. In ad- yet to be matched by anyone impressive pieces of music to members make it clear that and A Tribe Called Quest. The dition to this, the group faced else within the Mob. Although date. This kind of prominence their talent as a collective group makes its clear that the unforeseen, devastating the appearances from Ferg, appears throughout the ma- unit is worth noting as well. having Rocky as the main loss of their “guiding light,” Twelvyy, Ant, and Nast are jority of this mixtape in oth- For the first time since his focus and other Mob mem- producer and fellow member important to note, this mix- er stand-out tracks such as, previous albums, Rocky strays bers in the background works A$AP Yams to a drug overdose tape makes it clear that Rocky “Money Man,” “London Town,” from his theme of constantly just as well and cohesively as in 2015. The death of A$AP is still the driving talent and and “Young N**** Living.” rapping about clothes, jewelry, the old system of equality in Yams influenced the work in force of the group’s success. However, Rocky’s con- or other material goods over trade-off of appearances and both A$AP Ferg and A$AP Rocky’s performance on stant appearances through- beats that, in many cases, air time. A$AP Rocky’s tal- Rocky’s individual projects. “Cozy Tapes” has been deemed out this mixtape are any- were unfitting. Rocky’s -com ent is what seamlessly fills However, although arguably to be his greatest work to date thing but hackneyed. If plete control of production in the gaps created by the other one of the most impressive since his 2013 debut album, anything Rocky’s presence in this project allowed him to give members’ weaknesses, and mixtapes within the decade, “LONG.LIVE.A$AP.” and “Cozy Tapes” is one of the this mixtape the fraternal, by doing so, shines a light on the group’s follow-up project, subsequent 2015 album, “AT. most natural aspects to this easy-going, fun-loving vibe the group’s unique creativ- “Cozy Tapes Vol. 1: Friends” LONG.LAST.A$AP.” Rocky’s project. Within each track he that is the embodiment of the ity and artistry as one un- seems to be just an addition confidence in this mixtape is is featured on, Rocky is able entire A$AP Mob movement. breakable bond of brothers. SPORTS Cross Country Battles in NCAA New England Regionals MASON OSGOOD ’17 course than many Bantam place finish at the NESCAC MANAGING EDITOR runners have seen before. Championship, the women The men’s team finished placed 13th out of 56 teams The Men’s and Wom- 15th out of 56 teams over- at NCAA regionals. Sulli- en’s Cross Country Teams all. Most top teams were van ’19 placed 47th with a finished their last race of fellow NESCAC’s, all fight- time of 22:25 for 6k. Next the season this past week- ing for a spot to qualify on the team was Barrett end on Nov. 12. This race for the NCAA Division III ’19 who placed 72nd with ends a season full of ups National Championship. a time of 22:69. Rounding and downs for both teams. McAlister placed 25th out the top three was Bri- The men were lucky with a time of 25:17 for anna Daly ’18 who placed to gain Ace McAlister ’20, the 8k. The next Trinity 94th. This 13th place finish who proved to be a valu- runner, Zach Joachim ’19, is an improvement on their able asset as he consistent- placed 67th with a time of finish last year by 10 spots. ly placed in the top three 26:00, followed by Luke Both teams have a small on the men’s team. The Duros ’19 placing 115th break during Thanksgiv- women’s team was lead with a time of 26:46. McAl- ing but begin the indoor by a solid sophomore class ister narrowly missed qual- track season with their with Lauren Barrett, Anna ifying for an individual spot first meet on Dec. 3 at Barnes, and Caroline Sulli- at the National Champi- Smith College. This first van always finishing with- onship’s next weekend in meet is a chance for the in a minute of each other. Kentucky. However as a runners to rely on their fit- NCAA Division III New first-year, McAlister will ness from the cross-country England Regional Champi- have many more oppor- season, and for the Class onships took place at West- tunities to prove himself. of 2020 to get a first taste COURTESY OF Trinity College Athletics field State University on a Coming off of a 10th of college track and field. Ace McAllister ’20 looks to continue his success in the track season. Field Hockey Season Ends in 2-1 Loss to No. 6 Ursinus JUSTIN FORTIER ’18 Sara Devita. The shot was STAFF WRITER blocked and Trinity tri-cap- tain Sydney Doolittle ’17 A season of hard work sent the ball into the net, and solid performance Devita unable to make a brought Trinity Field Hock- second successive save. ey into the NCAA Division The next goal came just III tournament. The No. 9 two minutes later as Alli- ranked Trinity College Ban- son Slowe ’19 and Kelcie tams were privileged with Finn ’18 connected for a go hosting an NCAA tourna- ahead goal. Finn set Slowe ment match on home turf. up for a textbook score after The matchup against a series of passing off of a the Cabrini University penalty corner by Quinlan. Cavaliers marked the fi- The Bantams lead bare- nal match the Trinity se- ly lasted longer than a min- niors would play on Robin ute before Cabrini Univer- L. Sheppard Field. The sity pulled the score even matchup was an absolute- after a persistent goal by COURTESY OF Trinity College Athletics ly enthralling 7-5 win for Cavalier senior Kylie Mc- Chandler Solimine ’19 (pictured), Allison Slowe ’19, and Kelcie Finn ’18 were All-NESCAC honorees. the Bantams, which began Devitt. Quilian made a dler Solimine ’19 recap- pulled the game even at 3-3 had a hat trick for the Cav- with a Cabrini goal in the valiant attempt to defend tured the lead for the Ban- to close out the first half. aliers. Berger only made a second minute of the match. the first shot for Trinity, tams after she scored from Four minutes into the single save in the Bantam The Bantam fans wait- but McDevitt quickly re- Finn on a well-taken penal- second half, Cabrini almost victory, while Bookman reg- ed for 12 agonizing min- gained control of the ball ty corner. However, Cabri- beat Berger to move ahead istered 15 stops for Cabrini. utes, before midfielder Ni- and sent it flying past Ban- ni pulled itself up and back 4-3, but instead, the Trini- Trinity, improved to cole Quinlan ’20 ripped a tam goalie Lori Berger ’18. into the fight. McDevitt con- ty goalie made an incredi- 13-4 and advanced to shot on the Caviler goalie, Trinity forward Chan- verted a penalty stroke and ble defensive decision and the NCAA Second Round stopped a clear breakaway. against No. 6 ranked Ur- Trinity then notched sinus on Saturday Nov. Trinity Z,en Group, two more goals on the 12. With the loss, Cabri- scoreboard to comfortably ni closes the year at 12-8. lead the Cavaliers 5-3. In the following game Finn and Slowe proved Trinity fell 2-1 on Saturday their penalty corner exper- afternoon in Sea Gull Sta- tise once again, sending dium at Salisbury Univer- two more goals in a man- sity. This difficult end to ner just like their first. the season left Trinity with In the remaining 28 a 13-5 record while Ursinus minutes, four more goals improved to 17-4 before were balanced on the score- losing to Salisbury Uni- board in Cabrini, Trinity, versity the following day. Trinity, Cabrini succession. Although the season Tuesday nliights in The Chape'II Trinity finished with a close brought heavy hearts 30-to-8 shooting edge, but (take a right at U1e main altar and go down the stairs to the Crypt Chapel) for the Bantams and their 6:30 - Orientalliion and Meditatlion lnst1ructii'on the real advantage came fans, the NESCAC Play- in the 15 penalty corners 7-• Chanti1ng and Medirtatiion er of the Year was award- stacked against Cabrini’s ed to Kelcie Finn ’18, who WWW. .TRINITVZEN .ORG eight. Finn finished with will be sure to continue FB. TRIINTY ZEN GROUP six points on goal and five to drive the team for- assists, while McDevitt ward in the 2017 season. Inside Sports: Cross Country & Trinity College Field Hockey After Four Years, Football Regains NESCAC Crown Continued from page 1 quarterback Mark Piccirillo and two, though, co-captain and running back Lou Stevens Spencer Donahue ’17 and secured them a share botched the exchange on a Carty Campbell ’18 stopped of the NESCAC title. handoff and outside linebacker Piccirillo, giving us the ball The game started off on Dago Picon-Roura ’19 scooped back with 7:44 left in the half. rocky ground as Wesleyan the ball up and returned it 32 A 25-yard pass from Puz- drove the field for touchdowns yards for a touchdown. In a zo to Myers sparked our next on their first two drives of the matter of 17 seconds, we cut the drive, and after 13 and 19-yard game. We had not trailed by largest deficit we faced all sea- runs by Puzzo and Chipouras, more than 11 points all sea- son to zero. From that moment respectively, we found our- son long, so being down 0-14 forward, there was no doubting selves with first and goal on the ten minutes into the game we the outcome that awaited us. Wesleyan six-yard line. Penal- had all been waiting for was Our defense stopped the ties stalled the drive, though, COURTESY OF Veronica Picon P ’19 a bit unsettling. The mood on Wesleyan attack on their and on fourth down we lined Darrien Myers ’17 set the Bantams up for the go-ahead score. the sideline was still positive, next two possessions, and the up for a field goal from the touchdown grab later in the interception in his final game though, especially after over- offense scored on the next seven-yard line. On the snap, third, set up by a 29-yard punt and added seven tackles, while coming a 3-14 deficit against two drives. After a 39-yard Puzzo flipped the ball behind return by Johnnie Spears ’18. Henderson Watkins ’17 came Amherst the week before. punt return by Myers, and his head to Eric Sachse ’19, the Wesleyan added a score late back from a sprained MCL Center Mamadou Bah ’17 a pass interference penalty most accurate kicker in NES- in the fourth and attempt- to record six tackles and two said, “We were in this position set the offense up with short CAC single-season history, ed an onside kick, but were pass breakups in his final -ca before. I wasn’t too worried field position. Sonny Puzzo who ran it in for a touchdown. unsuccessful. Sachse round- reer game. As a whole, the Se- because we have a good group ’18 ran in a touchdown from We took a 35-14 lead into ed out the scoring with his nior class amassed 50 tackles of guys that trust each other.” two yards out to give us the half, and knew that if we came record-breaking 13th field in their final game donning Darrien Myers ’17 caught lead 21-14. After a couple of out with intensity to put one goal of the season with five the Trinity Blue and Gold. the ensuing kickoff on the carries by Max Chipouras more score on the board, the minutes left in the contest. The feeling of jubilation two-yard line and returned ’19 on the next drive, Puzzo game would essentially be After the two early touch- and excitement when the clock it 98 yards for the score, set found Bryan Vieira ’18 for a over. Wesleyan came out firing, downs, the defense played a hit triple zeros was unlike any- free by a block from Dom- 58-yard touchdown pass with though, to start the half, get- phenomenal game paced by thing I have ever felt before. inique Seagears ’18 on the 13 minutes left in the first ting the ball down to the one- Liam Kenneally ’18 with 10 Every year that I played at Wesleyan kicker. The score half, giving us a 28-14 lead. yard line. However Devon Car- tackles and Donahue with nine. Trinity, our goal was the same: was the first kickoff returned After each team punted rillo fumbled as he attempted Kenneally also added an inter- to go 8-0, but this year it was for a touchdown since 2013, on their ensuing possessions, to jump over the pile into the ception in the fourth quarter to different because we had no and was the spark the team Wesleyan finally mustered end zone, and Jamie Law ’17 put a stamp on the champion- other option. We left Trinity needed to regain confidence. another decent drive, getting recovered the ball for Trinity. ship victory. Yosa Nosamiefan football the same way we found Two plays later, Wesleyan to our 32-yard line. On fourth Vieira hauled in another ’17 recorded his first career it in 2013: CHAMPIONS. Women’s Soccer Falls Short in Second Round of NCAAs SAMANTHA BEATI ’17 the program’s history. The WPI, but the team still man- undefeated William Smith Col- ter the game, as reported by STAFF WRTIER game was held at William aged to commit 12 fouls, which lege Herons. Both sides played Trinity College Sports Com- Smith College in Geneva, N.Y. proved costly during the game well, but William Smith Col- munications. “They accom- The Trinity College Wom- WPI and Trinity remained with missed opportunities. lege could not be stopped. They plished so many goals that en’s Soccer Team played scoreless throughout 110 min- After regulation and two had 17 shots on goal compared had never been done before, Worcester Polytechnic Insti- utes of play on Cozzens Field, 10-minute overtimes, the to just three from Trinity. At including two NCAA Tour- tute on Saturday, Nov. 12, despite Trinity taking 12 shots game was sent to penalty halftime the game was tied, naments where we advanced making their second NCAA on goal compared to WPI’s kicks. Sheena Landy ’17 put but shortly after the start of into the second round, three Division III Championship four. On the stats sheet, the the first one in off the hand of the second half, the Herons years with double-digit wins, Tournament appearance in Bantams had the edge over WPI’s goalie and into the net. scored three quick goals in a and our first NESCAC Finals WPI’s Jamie Espinola scored span of less than nine minutes. appearance. They came full ,_,,:titLI - ;,,,---· -~---- '• ... '" her penalty as well, which put After this barrage of shoot- circle by playing this deep ·:, - ~ ·- ~~~; the game at a 1-1 tie; this was ing, Trinity was unable to gain into the post-season as fresh- •~ ,_. -~ : • : • • II/VI' • : : ••• /: the only time during the game any offensive momentum to man and as seniors, and all --~~-~--1) '·1·~ ··. -. - that the Engineers scored. make a comeback and ultimate- five of them deserve a load of --·=- Ill --·--- . , ~ ., - Tricia Pollock ’20 converted ly lost 3-0. This loss knocked credit for raising the bar for . . ~ .' her penalty kick for the Ban- them out of the NCAA Division this program to a new level.” tams sending the ball right III Championship Tourna- Congratulations to the past WPI goalie Gabi Hoops. ment and ended their season. Trinity College Women’s Soc- "1 · ·~l.~·•·· The Bantams eventually “I could not be more proud cer team on a fantastic season clinched the game on an Al- of this team and particular- and the graduating seniors on 1 - ~ exa Barberesi ’18 penalty kick. ly our seniors who moved an exceptional career: Laura The Bantams’ next game this program forward to new Nee, Sheena Landy, Kendra COURTESY OF Trinity College Athletics took place on Sunday when heights,” said Trinity Head Lena, Andi Nicholson, Nicole Sheena Landy ’17 was a first team All-NESCAC selection. they faced the top ranked and Coach Michael Smith af- Stauffer and Lorig Purutyan. This Sat Week Sun Wrestling @ Springfield M&W Squash 10:00 a.m. in vs. Drexel Doug Parker Invt’l @ 10:00 a.m.

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