MAY 1, 2007 PUBLISHED BY THE STUDENTS OF TRINITY VOL CII, No. 24 Crinitp COLLEGE SINCE 1904 Admin Tries Trinity Celebrates Spring Weekend New Urban- to Appease Global Dean with Ratings Announced By SAN-EOU LAN FEATURES EDITOR Xiangming Chen to

Although students are upset Begin Leadership of with the recently announced cut- off, the administration is taking New Center in July steps to remedy the situation. For 2007-2008 only, the Office of By JAMES KUKSTIS Residential Life has decided to give SPORTS EDITOR off-campus housing an F rating, which would translate to a 1.0. Dr. Xiangming Chen has The previous policy was that off- been appointed as Trinity campus housing had no rating, College's first Dean and and would not calculate into the Director of the Center for Urban and Global Studies. Chen student's lottery number. Edwin C. Pratt is also the Paul E. Raether "We are hoping by rating the Distinguished Professor in off- campus housing for the Trinity College celebrated Spring Sociology and International upcoming year it will offer conso- "Weekend with an impressive concert by Studies. He is lation to those who we cannot Trinity band The G-Punch, reggae singer currently a accommodate," said Susan Kevin Lyttle, and rapper T.I. The concert Professor of Salisbury, Associate Director of was the culmination of many other week- Sociology at Residential life. the University end festivities, including a luau on the Cave "The system prior to this was of Illinois at that if students were off-campus Patio and a comedic performance, along Chicago, and for any reason: studying away, on with several events hosted by Trinity's co-ed also has many ^J' leave, of simply living in a fiat or Greek Organizations. years of expe- g§j§|| off campus there was no rating for rience in vvwvv.uic.edu that year and the housing history For Spring Weekend Photos: see pages 12-13 China, India, «»*„,,,. ______*<* ,.".; v FfT'fmiWt^JS^m^ <#K XL QU page 17 ,, 3$^,the United States. see STUDENTS on page 5 This new position is the starting point of a bright mis- sion for the College. "My own Organizations Unite to Fight Hunger in Hartford sense is that Trinity College, stu- dents and faculty, will benefit by ByJOETARZI Jewish anti-hunger organization. Mazon means hunger among people" regardless of faith or having one person whose princi- :: MANAGING EDITOR sustenance or food in Hebrew. Sophomore background. It also funds emergency food pal charge it will be to oversee Martha Goodwin is a MAZON fellow who providers, food banks, multi-service organiza- all the many programs that we Students are often less than satisfied with has helped start the project at Trinity tions, and advocacy groups. • now run here in Hartford and the cuisine Chartwells has to offer; however, The purpose of the fellowship is to work This February, Goodwin went with several other cities around the world," many Hartford families hunger for the bounti- for two semesters towards raising hunger aware- members of Trinity's Hillel student board said Dean of Faculty Rena ful dining options at Trinity. Starting May 2 ness on campus and starting an ongoing cam- members to the Spitzer Conference in Fraden. As Dean and Director of though, these families can enjoy what we often pus-wide initiative. MAZON is a unique Washington, D.C. National Hillel funded the the Center for Urban and take for granted, through the help of a campus organization because it works to provide food conference, and it has a social-justice related Global Studies, Chen will be in kitchen project. ConnPIRG, Hillel, and for the hungry and to pass legislation to theme - this year, the theme was "sustainab'ili- charge of developing a vision for Chartwells are sponsoring this project, which improve hunger problems nationally and glob- ty," and Goodwin felt inspired by this to cre- the Urban and Global programs, will continue the following academic year. ally. MAZON allocates donations from the ate this project' .••'•'' and facilitating all of these dif- The project ("MAZON") is a national Jewish community to prevent and alleviate Director of Hillel Lisa Kassow said, ferent programs and endeavors. "[Goodwin] met the national representative of "I think the most important Campus Kitchen there, and has spent much of thing Professor Chen can do is this semester preparing the ground for this begin to generate conversations major program that strives to bring together among faculty and students, and many different student organizations for the then suggest ways we might bet- purpose of feeding the hungry, very close by ter articulate academic questions in Hartford." and projects here on campus Along with other students, Goodwin was and abroad," said Fraden. trained at the Spitzer Conference. As the social The Urban and Global action chair of the Hillel student board, Center will be housed in two Goodwin has worked to start several smaller buildings that are being renovat- initiatives this year, the largest\being the cam- ed on Vernon Street. Fraden pus kitchen project. "For Passover, I led a added, "Moving everyone who MAZON-inspired Seder," Goodwin said.' works with various urban pro- The Campus Kitchens Project is a national grams and study abroad to organization, dedicated to fighting hunger in buildings on Vernon Street next communities, empowering minds by providing to each other will have the effect leadership and service learning opportunities of inviting more coordination Courtesy of Lisa Kassow The CT Delegation, with Congressman Larson, attending the National Spitzer Conference in Washington, D.C. see ConnPIRG on page 16 see "F" RATING on page 5

Editorial 2 Summer Movie Preview News 3 •'i. Opinions: Greek late-nights help create unified campus, page 7 Opinions 7 Tripod reviewer James Kukstis Announcements 10 gives his take on the Features: Tripods own Juliet offers parting advice, page 14 Features 11 Arts 17 upcoming summer Sports 24 blockbusters, page 17 Sports: Men's Tennis competes in NESCAG Tourney, page 22 www.trinitytripod.com The Trinity Tripod Wfyt Editorial: Reflections on a Rocky Year for Trinity It has been a rough year for most few months without someone, almost except one - the Hartford require- of us at Trinity College. Aside from always a member of the Class of 2009, ment. While the Tripod has previously the now perennial joke that is our berating the administration for their stated its opinion that none of the financial status, the College has had to poor handling of the housing crisis requirements should have passed, for fend off the public relations night- (much like during the racism event, the faculty to pass all but this particu- Crtpotr mares created by racists, homophobes, though, student complaints far out- lar requirement is incredibly embar- and a certain (former) hockey rink weigh student solutions). When one rassing to this school and sends a hor- Katy Nolin '08 Joe Taizi '08 employee with a shady past. The fall looks at the problem closely it is hard rible message not only to the city but and spring semesters each had their to fathom how this crisis could have to the students. The fact that the stu- EDITOR-IN-CHIEF MANAGING EDITOR defining themes and were surprisingly been avoided. The renovations of dents considered the language require- different from each other. Fall 2006 Jarvis and Seabury Halls are desperate- ment to be the most controversial and NEWS EDITORS OPINIONS EDITOR was overwhelmingly defined by the ly needed and there are few feasible the faculty considered the Hartford Lizzie Brown '09 Jordyn Sims '10 issues of racism and homophobia on ways to shut down our largest dorm requirement to be the most controver- Lauren Turlik '09 this campus - problems which have and still expect to house every student sial demonstrates a deep divide also begun to plague our sister schools on campus. between the priorities of the students in the NESCAC. If the subsequent The state of the students being and the faculty. FEATURES EDITORS ARTS EDITORS semester, relatively free of unsavory dis- booted off campus might not be so It has been a busy year, full of con- Katie Dally '09 Sara Yoo '08 plays, demonstrated anything it was San-Eou Lan '09 Griha Singh '09 bleak if it weren't for the state of safe- troversies and scandals, problems and that most of highly visible racist acts ty on campus and in the surrounding (few) solutions. The community has its were probably isolated. neighborhoods. No matter the degree work cut out for it next year; with our Whether they were isolated or not you personally feel that Hartford is signature buildings closed, perhaps SPORTS EDITORS PHOTO EDITORS the school has had to deal with the unsafe, you cannot deny the prevailing hundreds of students living off cam- Stephanie Apstein '10 Erin Caner '10 fallout from Fall 2006, fallout which perception of Hartford on this cam- pus, and our almost humorous lack of James E. Kukstis '10 Nick Vasquez '10 included an article in The New York pus. Hartford is, in the eyes of most fluids working against us, we have little Times on racism and homophobia at students, a dark, dangerous place to be hope of having a stable year. But it will Trinity. Unlike other schools reeling avoided rather than embraced. undoubtedly be an exciting one. from controversies (namely Duke) our Whereas other schools have healthy April 24,2007 Corrections: ANNOUNCEMENTS EDITOR STAFF WRITERS applicant pool doesn't seem to be too off-campus communities we do not, Matt Wrzesniewsky's Opinions arti- Jackie Sparks '09 Kate Grelle '07 affected based on recent numbers as and the pains of growing into cle "Liberalism as New Political Aileen McBride '09 our admit rate dropped from about 42 Hartford will be intense but worth- Alternative" should have been entitled percent to 32 percent. This may be while. "Libertarianism as New Political Alternative." COPY EDITORS BUSINESS MANAGERS due, in part, to one of the other major So far, however, the students have In the editorial ("Spring Weekend Nora Harrington '08 Jon Simonian '07 issues this year, our housing crunch. shown far more commitment to Wastes Student Money"), TCAC's Jackie Sparks '09 Clay Smith '08 There has scarcely been an issue of Hartford than the faculty, who budget was mistakenly listed as over the Tripod that has gone by in the last approved every single new requirement $200,000. It is actually only $180,000.

CARTOONIST Letters to the Editor Krystym Soljan '09 Admin. Must Stop Hypocrisy, Student Takes Issue with energy efficient. Solve Housing Shortages Environmentalist Criticism Anyway, I especially enjoyed how CIRCULATION MANAGER Tarzi randomly decided to start diss- Joe Tarzi '08 As a member of the Class of 2009 I am writing in response to Joe ing hybrid cars and their batteries. I'm and former resident of CCI, I've Tarzi's opinions article, entitled almost certain, that the stance of envi- STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS noticed our perspective has been MIA. "Environmentalists Need New ronmentalists here on campus is the Sam Lin '07 Trinity's administration stated CCI is a Methods" (4/24/07). I was at first a reduction of driving in general, as that Nick Ryan '07 great place to live but has left out the bit displeased when I read this arti- is definitely the best way to reduce Edwin C. Pratt '07 fact that when I lived there, there was cle, but then became rather amused carbon emissions. It almost seemed only one washer/dryer set available, no by it all. like Tarzi couldn't think of anything ONLINE STAFF sense of community and transporta- While I can't speak for environ- terribly negative to say about environ- tion was a nightmare! How can the Vinit Agrawal '10 mentalists everywhere, I know that at mentalists, so had to just carp on Trinity administration force the class Trinity we have a pretty good bunch. whatever he could find. Orko Momin '10 of '09 to feel the burden of the hous- The first funny thing Tarzi claimed As for Tarzi's whole Hurricane Tim Uygungil "10 ing crunch? We were guaranteed four was that there are some "not-so- Katrina bit, again, I don't think envi- years of housing, we were Trinity stu- smart" environmentalists out there, ronmentalists (on this campus, at dents before all this drama occurred • SENIOR EDITORS and that in some cases they post an least) go around saying that it was and now we have to deal with the excessive amount of flyers. Here on caused by global warming. I think the Chase Anderson '07 short end of the stick for three years? campus, I don't think we have any point that is trying to be made is that Emma Bayer '07 It's ridiculous that the administration "not-so-smart" environmentalists, and storms are getting more severe Adrienne Gaffhey'07 waited until Jarvis/Seabury became a even though people probably don't because of global warming. Other mess when it is one of the main stops notice this, when Green Campus and weather-related events like droughts Joanna Hecht '07 on the school's tours! ConnPIRG's Campus Climate also become more drastic. I'm not Juliet Izon '07 In the past, there was an opinions Challenge make flyers, we always do certain who Tarzi has been speaking Jon Simonian '07 article stating it would be unfair for so on recycled or reused paper, and with, but I'm sorry that these few the class of '10 to be in CCI because we never make more than 50 copies people are giving us all a bad name. they haven't established relationships for the whole school. To reiterate: I think most environ- The Trinity Tripod is published every Tuesday, excluding with classmates after one year; I was In any case, Tarzi was definitely at mentalists realize that we must appeal vacations, by the students of Trinity College in Hartford, part of the unfortunate group_ to be least partially right when he said that to people's self-interest. Case in point: Conn. The Tripod office is located in the basement of sent there after one year at Trinity; I'm environmentalists would like everyone we are currently advocating for the Jackson Dormitory. sure if we did it then so could the class else to become just as passionate Better Bottle Bill, which would add Address all correspondence to: The Trinity Tripod, Trinity of'10. It is my belief that the adminis- about the issue. I know I would be College #702582, 300 Summit Street, Hartford, CT five cent deposits' to water bottles, 06106-3100 tration should house incoming sopho- more than happy to see thar/happen. because as Tarzi himself says, "The Visit our Web site at www.trinitytripod.com mores at CCI until this housing situa- However, I believe that we are, in fact, main reason people recycle is not Subscribe to the Tripod: $20 for 11 issues (1 semester), tion is fixed and not accept more stu- realistic, and see that' the majority of because they care so much for the $35 for 22 issues (1 year). dents then they can house; ever heard people aren't tree-huggers. We at environment to go out of their way, Editor-in-Chief and Business Office of waitlisting? Trinity, actually have approached the it's for the five cent deposit." [For (860) 297-2584 Also, how can Trinity tell many environmental issue'; as, a financial more about the Better Bottle Bill, see one. Among the administrators we page 8] Letters to The Trinity Tripod must be received by 5 future juniors to find off campus p.m. on the Friday before publication. Letters should be housing and say there isn't special have spoken with, this academic year, . Overall, I'm very glad to hear that addressed to the Editor, not a particular individual. treatment for those who are on finan- Vice President of Financial Affairs Tarzi would like environmentalists to Letters over 300 words in length and opinion submissions cial aid? I am one of the students on Early Reese was among them, and he succeed, but as for his advice ... Well, over 800 words in length will not be published, though was very receptive to. our ideas. Like exceptions may be made at the editors discretion under financial aid and honestly, there is no he's preaching to the choir. His sug- special circumstances. No unsigned or anonymous letters way I would be able to live off campus, us, he understands that being environ- gestions are all things that we at will be published. However, names may be withheld at the If faced with that option, what am I mentally-friendly makes sense for Trinity already do, so I think we'll author's request. The Tripod will not publish any letters suppose to do? How can the adminis- one's pocketbook, and he was espe- deemed by the editors to be an attack on an individual's take it as a compliment that his character or personality. Otherwise, all opinions expressed tration welcome us with open arms in cially interested since the College's attempts at criticism were so futile. will be given a forum. the fall of'05 and then leave us to find budget isn't in such great a shape. He KRYSTAL RAMIREZ All letters are sole responsibility of the authors and do a place to live? How can they smile in even met with a member of the Board CLASS OF 2010 not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the Tripod. the faces of future students and say of Directors from the Connecticut The editors of the Tripod reserve the right to edit all let- Green Building Council to learn The final letter to the editor, entitled ters for clarity and/or brevity. Trinity is a wonderful place for them? "Student Disappointed with Quality more about how Trinity could save Letters may be submitted via Campus Mail Box 702582 JASMIN RODRIGUEZ of Cabaret'Review" by Erin Barclay money by being more sustainable and E-Mail: [email protected] CLASS OF 2009 '07 is on page 9. May 1,2007 Journalist Wolfe To Give Commencement Address Community By LIZZIE BROWN journalist and remarkable Professor at Harvard University. well as his relationship to Trustee J NEWS EDITOR American author. His spot-on He is one of 19 University Alice O'Connor '80, having for- observations have meaning for Professors, the highest professional merly served as her graduate pro- Renewal Tom Wolfe, William J. Wilson, those coming of age in the early distinction of a Harvard faculty fessor at the University of Chicago. and Christine Brewer will receive '70s to those coming of age today." member. Among Wilson's noted Also to receive an honorary honorary degrees at Trinity Wolfe's literary contributions works are The Declining degree, Christine Brewer appears Discussed College's 181st Commencement include the celebrated novels, The Significance of Race, The Truly on stage in opera performances, Ceremony on Sunday, May 20. Bonfire of the Vanities and / Am Disadvantaged, When Work concerts, and recitals. She has per- By JAMES KUKSTIS Wolfe will also deliver the Charlotte Simmons, among other Disappears: The World of the New formed at the renowned SPORTS EDITOR Commencement Address to the written works. Over the course of Urban Poor, and The Bridge Over Metropolitan Opera House at graduating seniors of the Class of his career, Wolfe has worked with the Racial Divide: Rising Inequality Lincoln Center in New York City, Trinity students met with a 2007. The Washington Post and The and Coalition Politics. "The presi- among other important global panel of urban development "In the past, most of the hon- New York Herald Tribune. dent was looking to see if there was venues like London's Wigmore experts to discuss urban renewal orary degree recipients have some Wolfe's connection to Trinity someone in the [Urban and Hall. in the city of Hartford. The connection with people at the College include his son's matricu- Global Studies] field who would Brewer sang at Lessons and panel consisted of Tom Condon, College," Secretary of the College lation at the College and anticipat- be good to honor," Reynolds stat- Carols of Christmas on December a prominent urban columnist Scott Reynolds stated of the selec- ed graduation at the upcoming ed. 11, 2005, and will sing at the with the The Hartford Courant, tion process. Commencement Ceremony. Of Wilson's connections to Baccalaureate on Saturday, May 19. Maggie Gallagher, director of According to Reynolds, hon- his father's speaking, Tom Wolfe Trinity College include his previ- This year's recipients prove to marketing for 960 Main LLC, orary degree recipients are chosen '07 said, "I'm really pumped and ous role as Keynote Speaker at an be a diverse and accomplished and Ray Grasso of the Hartford annually from a master list housed looking forward to it, as are my Urban Symposium at Trinity, as addition to the Class of 2007. Department of Housing. in the Office of the President. The friends. [...] I'm happy that he can Members of the Hartford com- master list is comprised of individ- be there for my graduation and munity, including graduates of uals who are nominated by mem- really be a part of it too." Weaver High School, also grilled bers of the Trinity College com- Sociologist Wilson will also the panel. They met at the Old munity. Nominees remain listed receive an honorary degree. State House in Downtown for 10 years following their nomi- Considering Trinity's current Hartford. nation. Honorary degree recipients emphasis on Urban and Global Eric Wadhwa '07, serving as are selected by the President and Studies, including the recent moderator for the discussion, voted on by the Board of Trustees. appointment of Dr. Xiangming began by asking, "What was dif- : ; In addition to receiving an Chen as the College's first Dean :.r-- : • s- - i ferent about Hartford that honorary degree, best-selling and Director of the Center for caused it to remain in decline author and journalist Wolfe will Urban and Global Studies, while other cities flourished?" deliver the Commencement Wilson's achievements are particu- This inquiry dominated the Address. larly relevant to the College cli- majority of the allotted time. Director of Media Relations mate. Condon started off by citing Abby Moore cites the reason for Wilson is currently a Lewis P. Courtesy of www.classicbookshop.com conditions that were not unique this choice: "Mr. Wolfe is a noted and Linda L. Geyser University Tom Wolfe was chosen to deliver the address the Class of 2007 at Commencement. to Hartford in the post-World War 11 country, such as the cre- ation of the highway system, the Trinity Seniors Plan for Future, 39 Percent with Jobs divisive differences between cities and suburbs, and the dam- By KRYSTAL RAMIREZ She has, however, landed a 10- tive director of Yes! Magazine, career interests. "I will be attend- age caused by Title I of the NEWS WRITER week fellowship at Hartford which is a progressive news maga- ing Tufts School of Dental Housing Act of 1949. Title I pro- Hospital as a summer fellow zine that focuses on social justice Medicine next year in Boston at vided federal funds for "slum Between 35 and 39 percent of while she .waits to make her final issues," Jessica Lind-Diamond '07 the Tufts New England Medical clearance" in the name of urban seniors have a job lined up before decision. "I will be working along- said. Center," he said. "I will be there renewal. These funds created their graduation, according to side a doctor on a research proj- Yes! is published by the for the next four years and I am Constitution Plaza in Hartford Lanna Hagge, Director of Career ect and will also get the chance to Positive Futures planning on and City Hall Plaza in Boston. Services. Another 15. to 20 per- do as much shadowing as I would Network, "an becoming a peri- "I will probably wind Grasso painted a less opti- cent of the students plan on con- like. I am really looking forward independent, odontist (gum up living in a card- mistic view of the Front Street tinuing their educational studies. to this," she said. nonprofit organi- surgeon). I was Neighborhood, which was "This number has been fairly zation supporting board box and hoping the director of Some seniors, of course, destroyed in order to make room stable for the past five years," people's active TCERT this year already know what their future to End other liberal for Constitution Plaza. The Hagge said. "It's hard to pin engagement in and have always plans are. "I pretty much landed arts graduates in a simi- neighborhood, he said, had con- down an exact number this early, creating a just, been interested my dream job this summer," Gus sisted of "slums and blight," but though, because many people are sustainable, and lar situation. Maybe we in healthcare. Friendsmith '07 said. "I will be it was very urban. The install- still waiting to hear back from compassionate The close patient working for AAVE Teen will start a support ment of Constitution Plaza potential employers." world," according interactions of Adventures, which is based out of group." removed this urban feel from the to their Web site. dentistry and the Compared to Amherst, who Colorado. The company has pro- area. "You cannot judge the deci- ability to own a expects 70 percent of its students grams in every continent except Like Lind- sions of 50 years ago but only private practice to graduate with a job offer, Antarctica. I will be leading a Diamond, - Katie Gordon '07 build on what we know today," have been decid- Trinity's numbers group of about Lindsay Mohr '07 Grasso said, defending the urban ing factors in my are not as impres- 10 to 15 teenagers hopes to find an planners. sive. At Bates, 60 "I pretty much landed on a couple of internship. "In the fall, I am mov- decision to apply to dental Gallagher, who works as an percent of stu- my dream job this trips. The job ing to Northampton and will be school." urban planner, approached the dents will have a basically com- looking for a bartending job there While many soon-to-be gradu- summer [...] I will be question with a more modern job after they bines everything I and some kind of psychology ates have decided what their perspective. Hartford, she graduate. working for AAVE love." internship before I apply to grad- future endeavors will be, many explained, is typical for a tier However, similar- uate school for social work or have focused first on getting Teen Adventures, After this two city, and is "not unlike other ly to Trinity, clinical psychology," she said. through their last year in college. which is based in experience, cities, all [of which are] pioneer- Colby reports Katie Gordon '07 decided to con- Friendsmith A large portion of the Class of ing at the same time how to rein- that about 25 Colorado." centrate on finishing her thesis, hopes to contin- 2007 will be furthering their stud- vent the urban neighborhood." percent of gradu- then start her job search. "I will ue with work in ies as Mohr plans to do - 15 to 20 Hartford, though, she said, will ating students probably wind up living in a card- - Gus Friendsmith '07 the same vein. percent, according to Hagge. have to rely on restaurant busi- will have job board box and hoping to find "After the sum- "After a summer of (hopefully) ness and interest, as with so few offers. other liberal arts graduates in a mer, I hope to mindless summer jobs and travel- residents, the city will be unable similar situation. Maybe we will One Trinity senior, Maggie backpack around South America ing, I will be attending to attract retail. merchants in a start a support group," she said. Moult, is unsure of her after- with a friend, and then I am plan- Dartmouth College in Hanover, way that would attract more res- Trinity plans. "All the jobs I have ning on living with a friend in N.H., for graduate school," AJ Overall, though, the Class of idents. Instead, they are aiming applied to have been for a Jackson Hole, Wyo. and continu- Pattison '07 said. "I will be a stu- 2007 represents many varied inter- towards attracting citizens with research position in clinical ing to do outdoor adventure type dent in their Biomedical ests and talents as they move on nightlife. research," she said. "Though I jobs for a while," she said. Engineering Ph.D. program. I am after four years at Trinity. Or, as When the panel opened to don't yet know what I will be looking forward to it." Hagge put it, "The Class of 2007 There are also a number of more questions from the doing next year, I can almost Similarly, Dan Coleman '07 just goes to show that Trinity is seniors who have opted to do audience, many in attendance guarantee it will be some job that internships after graduation. "I also has arranged to pursue a con- not a cookie-cutter type of involves clinical research." will be interning with the execu- tinuing education due to his school." see STUDENTS on page 5 The Trinity Tripod Seniors Elected Phi Beta Kappa Members Campus Safety Report By REMY RENAULT and it was founded on December ment at the end of the academic Saturday, April 28 from the R.A. on the first NEWS WRITER 5, 1776. Due to its long history year. Trinity was in fact the first floor of High Rise Dormitory. and fame, there is a lot of sym- Beta chapter to be established in Campus Safety Officers mon- The R.A. took possession of a The top 10 percent of stu- bolic meaning to being elected. It any state. dents in the Class of 2007 were is a sign of distinctive work that "We refer to ourselves as the itoring the Luau at the Cave Beirut table in the hallway elected to become members of shows high quality at one's Alpha Betas," said Chaplain Dan Patio observed a large before contacting Campus Phi Beta Kappa this year. respective college. The local chap- Heischman, who is one of the amount of alcohol consump- Safety. All of the recipients are ter at Trinity is made up of facul- leading members of Trinity's tion by the crowd. Officers extremely proud to be recognized ty and staff who have received chapter. "It encourages colleges ordered that the event close Campus Safety Officers with such an honor. "Phi Beta membership in Phi Beta Kappa to reach for academic excellence, early. responded to a complaint Kappa was the reason I studied as during their undergraduate years. and it serves as a reminder of the from the Psi Upsilon fraterni- hard as I did during my college The chapter meets three times a value of high academic achieve- Sunday, April 29 ty on Vernon Street. Two stu- career. It was the goal that kept year and once before commence- ment," he said. dents were detained after me on track," said Richard Campus Safety Officers having been observed Montz '07. Recipients of Phi Beta Kappa patrolling the Mather Hall launching water balloons The Phi Beta Kappa award area in the early morning with a slingshot into the was also motivational for Jeanne Robert Baehr Jared Hoffinan Margaret Moult Philosophy International Studies Economics Hayes '07. "I think membership hours discovered that several house's backyard. The matter definitely made me a more com- Emmi Bayer Vanessa Holguin Drew Murphy of the porta-potties in place was then referred to the petitive candidate for law schools, American Studies History for Spring Weekend had Dean of Students Office. as I learned of my invitation ear- Susmita Bhandari Trevor Hyde Jenny Petrausfcas been maliciously tipped over. lier in the winter." Engineering Religion Chemistiy, Mathematics Crew workers on hand for Two non-students attending "Being inducted into Phi Beta Scott Dale James Piette the event righted the equip- the Psi Upsilon formal were Kappa is definitely a great honor. Biochemistry P/winm^ Matfrmaikt, Computer Science ment in time for the festivi- arrested by Hartford Police Phi Beta Kappa was something I Owen Doiby AUyson Rcinhard ties. for disorderly conduct, inter- had heard about when I was Political Science Economics fering with the police, and younger as being a prestigious Campus Safety Officers were assaulting a police officer. institution, so to be inducted into Diane Einsiedler Monica Rober Art History Political Science dispatched to High Rise During the arrest, a Campus the society is really an honor. It is always a great feeling to be recog- Christopher Giacolonc Nikhil Silcand Dormitory at approximately Safety car was slightly dam- nized for your achievements," Political Science Political Science 9 p.m., in response to a aged. said Monica Rober '07. Katie Gordon Nora Stetnman report of an injured student. Each school that rewards latawthnal Studies, Msptnic Studies Public Policy and Law Upon arrival, a female stu- Monday, April 30 high-achieving students with Phi Erin Hanis Jessica lind-Diamond Leah Thomas dent was found intoxicated Beta Kappa membership around English Hamm .Rfete and the Aits, Bspsok & Biochemistry, Studio Art and unconscious. The stu- Officers responding to a the nation has its own chapter Jeanne Hayes Catherine Maher Jessica Wagner dent was transported to the noise complaint at with its own criteria for election. Political Science Economics Educational Studies, Anthropology Hartford Hospital E.R. for Boardwalk Dormitory found In certain cases, juniors can be Sasying He Chris Matt eo do further treatment. a large group of underage chosen, but Trinity exclusively Economics, Mathematics History students consuming alcohol. elects seniors. Phi Beta Kappa is The final group of ,2007 Phi Beta Campus Safety Officers the oldest and most prestigious Rebecca Herter Richard Montz Kappa inductees will be The matter was referred to Psychology Religion announced in May. academic honor in the country, responded to a complaint the Dean of Students Office. Trinity,

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€al To ttawm Spact Now! May 1,2007 Students Examine Urban Hartford Police Department Development in Hartford Press Releases continued from page 3 proper, boosting infrastructure and economy. RESIDENT DIES IN HARTFORD'S were understandably critical of Through comparing FIRST FATAL FIRE SINCE 2003 the development community, Hartford with other cities such and Gallagher's work in particu- as San Diego, Calif, and On April 28, Hartford experienced its first fatal fire since 2003. A man in his 20s, lar. In response to problems of Cleveland, Ohio, issues were whom police and fire officials declined to identify, died early Friday morning in an the past, Gallagher said, "We can studied with more depth, and intense blaze that destroyed a three-family house in the city's South End, a few blocks all sit and stew about past mis- possible solutions were present- from Trinity College. The victim's roommate escaped with minor injuries, and nine takes but we ed. While other occupants of 57-59 Julius St. escaped unharmed. The blaze was reported around have to go from While Hartford's many Hartford's many 1 a.m., and firefighters arrived on the scene at 1:06 a.m., Hartford Fire Marshal Edward where we are urban issues will Casares reported. urban issues will con- now." Though continue to be Hartford Police spokeswoman Nancy Mulioy said that an autopsy would be per- most Hartford tinue to be discussed, discussed, the formed on the victim, who was badly burned. The cause of the fire remains under inves- developers come the consensus is that consensus is that tigation. from Hartford the city is stuck the city is stuck in a and Boston, in a cycle that Associate cycle that will be very will be very hard HARTFORD POLICE SEIZE GUNS, Professor of hatd to break. To to break. To MAKE ARRESTS ON FIREARMS CHARGES. History Susan escape this cycle escape this cycle will Pennybacker will be Hartford's On April 26, Hartford Police seized eight guns and made eight arrests on firearms said that "to be be Hartford's biggest biggest challenge, and numerous other charges in four separate incidents. in [the develop- challenge, as the prob- as the problems In commenting on the arrests and seizure of firearms, Assistant Chief Jose L. Lopez, ment industry] that face it do Chief of Detectives, said, "The best way to prevent gun violence is to get these guns off in a city like lems that face it do not seem to be seem the street. The recovery of these guns and arrests show how the community working [Hartford] you • not seem to be going with the police makes a difference. The officers have done a good job locating guns have to care." going away. away. The Trinity with the information provided by a community who is not scared to take back their One of the students in atten- neighborhoods." main problems raised by the dance were members of panel, especially Condon, was Professor Susan Pennybacker's HARTFORD POLICE SEARCHING FOR GRAY TOYOTA CAMRY that neighborhoods at the time Hartford on Film: 1969-Present INVOLVED IN HIT-AND-RUN of the industrial revolution were class. The course, set around built around factories, and that many short films created by a Hartford Police are searching for a gray Toyota Camry involved in a hit-and-run acci- when the factories became Canadian Film Company in dent that injured a six-year-old boy on Cornwall Street in Hartford on April 26. defunct, citizens fled to the sub- 1969, discussed in depth the At approximately 3:30 p.m., the vehicle struck the six-year-old black male as he was urbs. Another problem is issues and problems caused by crossing the street in the area of 145 Cornwall St., then fled the scene. The vehicle, Hartford's inability to annex sur- urban renewal projects in post- driven by a light skinned black male, was last seen heading south on Cornwall Street. rounding areas. Cities like World War II America. The six-year-old, last reported in stable condition, sustained injuries to his head and Jacksonville were able to add Managing Editor Joe Tarzi body as he was thrown in the air and landed on the ground. surrounding areas to the city contributed to this article. College 'FJ Rating Offered to Students Housed Off Campus continued from page 1 "At this point, they're essen- Sabiel Ventura '09 said. He con- tration remains optimistic. tially kicking us off onto the tinued to reason that these 300 Trinity feels that many students Anticipates was based on when they lived in street and saying 'Here are some or so "F" ratings will just will be more at ease, because housing overseen by us," said people who lease apartments become random numbers. "In they will benefit from living off Amy DeBaun, Director of nearby who we can't guarantee the end it won't make a differ- campus. Until the following New Dean Campus Life. In reaction to the won't rob you. Have fun,'" ence," he Dsaid. year's housing lottery though, continued from page 1 cut-off announcement, students Sheldon said. Students have opposing the policy's effectiveness really protested that they did not Even though the students views of this new policy's effec- cannot be accurately deter- and cooperation." choose to move off campus. who are forced off campus will tiveness. However, the adminis- mined. Chen was one of three finalists DeBaun explained that this be rising seniors, who will for the position, who were invited year's special circumstances choose first next year anyway, to campus earlier this semester for called for special measures. "We the Office of Residential Life is interviews conducted by a selec- suggested this change for this confident that this will affect tion committee. upcoming year because although the housing lottery in favor of MAKE A DIFFERENCE ; "Professor Chen is an accom- students have always chosen to students who will live off cam- plished scholar, theorizing and live off campus, this is the first pus this upcoming year. developing practical empirical time we are not guaranteeing "As rising seniors they will Companions & fiiimemakers is models to chart the growth in housing for students," said be able to select first, but the cities," Fraden said. "His experi- DeBaun. ,The Connecticut rating will put them ahead of seeking compassionate and ence working in China, India, and Culinary Institute was offered as those who are able to secure on also in Chicago, means he has the a housing option last year to campus housing for the upcom- responsible people to help assist knowledge of and sympathy for maintain the guarantee of on- ing year," Salisbury said. the sort of local and global; woik campus•housingi which will not Despite this, students find the elderly in their homes. Help Trinity faculty and students have be upheld for the following aca- comfort in the fact that they been engaged with for the past 20 demic year. CCI will be offered will be the first to pick housing with doctor's appointments, cook- or 30 years. He will bring new as a regular housing option, like in the following year's housing ing, cleaning, shopping, and other ideas to the table and make us see on-campus dormitories. lottery. "This will help in the what we have been doing in new Disgruntled students have following year's lottery. It errands. You choose what towns ways." shown disdain for the adminis- ensures that the people who had "I think Chen will benefit tration's decision, but they have to struggle this upcoming year you would like to work in. Trinity initially by helping us to found consolation in this news, will get a nice, cushy room on have a needed set of campus con- which will compensate for their campus, no sweat," said versations about what urban, glob- burden. Alexandra Sheldon '09 Sheldon. al, and urban-global linkages mean said, "This is perfectly fair and Even though students living to us," said Professor of makes up for the stress of having off campus are enthusiastic with Please apply at Companions & Anthropology James Trostle. to find a decent apartment in the administration's decision, "With that underway, I think he the first place." other students realize the admin- Homemakers, 260 Farmington will benefit the College by contin- Students have shown dis- istration's new policy as one in uing to help us craft compelling pleasure with the administra- name only. "Even though the Ave. in Hartford, or call (860) ideas and questions to pursue, and tion's apathy towards the stu- administration is taking the cor- by assembling a cooperative group dents who are forced off-cam- rect measures to placate the situ- 247-4663 for more information and center and programs through pus. The only steps the adminis- ation, the fact is many of these which we can pursue them." tration has taken towards easing students living off campus will Professor Chen will begin his the situation is listing realtors, be rising seniors, so they will time at Trinity on July 1. who may or may not be reliable. choose housing first anyway," t

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Trinity Late-Night Unifies g ^ you -GhJ, four tfsf aroui*4 exposed to less vio- amount of people that he did. violent media, and to try would pare Trinity's capital project issues to the demands of the future, lent movies, he would not have And if you think that its not pos- cause a freezing effect for creativity I have to pause and take stock. been influenced to attack his class- sible, just look at the Oklahoma and expression while being ulti- We moved with due speed on Jarvis and Seabury, and our plan- mates. They say that if there had City bombing. mately pointless and damaging to ning and execution, thanks to the hard work of many on the fac- been more stringent gun control For me, the least convincing society. The events, at Virginia Tech ulty and staff, have led us to a positive timetable. Trinity laws, the violence cotfld* have been argument espoused by the media is are' tm&rguably disturbing and sad- Commons came in under budget and before schedule, the combi- avoided. The frustrating thing is that violent media, such as action dening, but we must prevent our- nation schools • should always strive to achieve. The Koeppel that no one is looking at what can movies or heavy metal music, selves from being drawn into blam- Community Sports Complex did likewise, and again, we have be done to avoid the mental illness influenced or encouraged Cho to ing specific laws or forms of many to thank. The next academic year will, however, be more that causes such violent actions. go on his killing spree. Let's imag- media. The unfortunate truth than a little challenging for us all as we have two of the major America has gotten to the ine though what it would be like if seems to be that Cho's actions buildings on campus offline to execute the necessary renovations. point where community life and we were to follow the teachings of probably had their origin in much altruistic values such as friendli- A major accomplishment of the recent past was the master some of our more narrow-minded more complicated societal prob- ness, honor, and integrity have lems, and no one seems to have plan update, bringing the College's capital dreams together and thinkers; what if we were to pull been given secondary status, over- any idea how to solve them. outlining what would be best for Trinity's future. We now have movies like The Matrix or the done the second set of due diligences and have estimates of the costs that would be involved, and as is always the case, the costs Water Bottles Should Get Deposit Too projected with future increases far exceed our present, known capa- bilities. If I had had a magic wand, I would somehow have man- By KRYSTAl RAMIREZ on certain bottles and cans. habit that is good for both the aged to find ways to have moved even more quickly, but doing so OPINIONS CONTRIBUTOR Recycling is a good thing. environment and consumers' wal- would have meant that we would have run the risk of not think- Therefore, adding five-cent lets." I think deposits to more items (in this ing carefully and rationally about the options before the College. And not only that, but it will many of you case, water bottles) will result in make our state a cleaner, more But we thus are faced with a set of conundrums, the Long probably people recycling more. attractive place to live. Beverage Walk, Koeppel Community Sports Complex, and Trinity noticed the big How can I possibly know containers comprise 40 to 60 Commons aside. Jacobs Life Sciences has structural problems that display that this? It just makes common percent of litter. Following the cannot be easily repaired since the internal systems are largely Green Campus sense, really. If you've ever seen implementation of bottle bills in encased in feet of concrete in those unsightly pillars facing the put together the people that come to our various states, container litter has quad. Each time we have significant rain, the third floor leaks last week. (It campus in the morning with been reduced by 69 to 84 per- badly. Our arts facilities in particular are inadequate and have been was pretty hard to miss on the their grocery carts, you'll know cent, while total litter has been for many years. The new dance studios in Trinity Commons are a Cave Patio). However, I also that they take all the bottles and reduced by 34 to 64 percent. decided improvement over the worn-out spaces in Seabury, but we believe that a lot of people didn't cans that have five-cent deposits Perhaps if you've been to still face significant challenges in having proper spaces on campus get the message. Case in point: I on them. Currently water bottles Stop-and-Shop lately, or another for our students and faculty, an identical conundrum for those in heard a kid walking by the are useless to them, because similar grocery store, you've seen the sciences now housed in Jacobs. We are renovating a laborato- mound of water bottles say, there is no profit to be made by their campaigns against this bill, ry in Clement Hall this summer, and it is interesting to note that "Man, someone should steal taking them. But with the pas- claiming it is a tax. The Better Clement, much older, is structurally much more sound than those bottles. They would make a sage of the Better Bottle Bill, Bottle Bill is not a tax, and there Jacobs. But the issues do not disappear just because they are dif- ton of money!" that many more bottles will be is absolutely no reason why this ficult to conceive. Well, actually, no, that's the recycled. bill should not be passed. Therefore, when faced with perplexing challenges, we need the thing - currently, bottled water The alternative? These water You can help by giving your best guidance and help from as many individuals as we can muster. does not have a five cent deposit bottles stay in the garbage and support to this bill. If you're The Board of Trustees will take up the next steps in our capital on it like other bottles do, which are burned at a trash-to-energy from Connecticut, please call projects arena at their May meeting. is why we are advocating for the plant less than five miles from your local representative. And The summer months will, again this year, be filled with contin- Better Bottle Bill (or as it's' campus, releasing cancer-causing even if you're not registered to ued efforts on a number of fronts as we seek to position Trinity known officially, Senate Bill toxins into the air we breathe. vote in the state, the Hartford in the best possible way for the future, with our students and fac- 1289), which would require that As Kat West, co-chair of area representative, Kelvin said deposit be placed on water ulty as our primary interest. And finding rational solutions to Green Campus, said, "Legislation Roldan, is a Trinity graduate stu- bottles, too. multi-faceted problems will demand the best of us in our College is the most expeditious way to dent, so call him up. He's more community. Now, you may ask, why is this create large-scale improvements; than willing to speak with people deposit such a good thing? And one good law will recycle thou- who care about this issue, so do I hope that the summer is kind to one and all. the answer is essentially quite sands more containers than any the right thing and let him know Please send any questions for President Jones simple. Most people recycle just amount of activism. Passing this that you want to see the Better to [email protected] because of the five-cent deposit bill will turn recycling into a Bottle Bill made a reality. May 1,2007 Bayrou Still Holds Influence Although No Longer In Running continued from page 7 So which way will the centrist Minister of V-neck Sweaters.) It may sound like a wild claim, greatest threat to Sarkozy is com- swing? On April 26, Bayrou But if anything pushes but Sarkozy is known for having ing from a man who's no longer going to be president. He's not announced that he would Bayrou into the Segosphere, it'll friends in high places in the in the running. This presidential going to the second round. He endorse neither candidate. In all be the thuggish behavior of French media, and Bayrou says he election may be decided by the didn't even do as well as the polls likelihood, he's looking to run Sarkozy. Royal recently asked has witnesses. And in light of one debate that didn't actually predicted he would. again in 2012 (French presidents Bayrou to join her in a televised these recent events, more than a happen. We'll have to wait until But Bayrou holds some seri- serve for five years), and an debate to discuss issues pertinent few print and television journal- May 6 to find out. As this is the ous power as Sarko and Sego endorsement now could come to the second round. Even ists have come forward to say that last issue of the Tripod for the move into the runoff stage, back to haunt him later - it's though Bayrou is no longer in Sarkozy made calls to their super- semester, I won't be able to write because his centrist voters are up harder to criticize a president the running, Royal wanted to visors after they criticized the an article analyzing the final for grabs. The far-right and far-left that you helped get elected. give him a chance to express his UMP candidate. The overall senti- results. However, I encourage you voters are obviously more pre- With Bayrou remaining officially vision for France and, of course, ment behind Sarkozy's messages: to monitor the end of this race on dictable, though some of them neutral, many agree that Sarkozy see how she could make it hap- I'll remember this, and you'd bet- your own. will refuse to vote in the second will have the advantage: current pen. Hint, hint. Vote for me. ter be careful. (It sounds hard to France may not be the super- round out of spite. But centrists polls put him two to three per- Bayrou agreed to the debate believe, I know, but I refer you to power that it once was, but it is swing both ways, which may centage points ahead of Royal. "without hesitation," and the the April 14-23 issue of the a strong, proud, and independ- explain those "sexy centrist" T- That's within the margin of two made arrangements to have French news magazine Marianne ent nation that has a consider- shirts that have permeated France. error, of course, but Royal is tak- it broadcast on French television and the April 27 edition of able role to play in the future of If Bayrou chose to endorse a ing no chances. She's frantically station Canal+. Soon, however, Liberation. I'm not making this the European Union and on the candidate, it could be enough to courting Bayrou, going so far as the network dropped their sup- up.) Sarkozy firmly denies pressur- global political stage. France tip the scales one way or the to offer him a cabinet position if port for the debate, citing regula- ing Canal+. Nevertheless, Bayrou also remains one of the other. In fact, French political she is elected. (Amusing side tions over the amount of airtime has successfully portrayed him as strongest critics of the United pundits have labeled Bayrou "the note: French television program each candidate could receive. a media mafia man, a French States. The result of this election kingmaker ... or queenmaker ... as "Le Grand Journal" proposed But Bayrou and Royal aren't buy- Berlusconi, and Royal isn't argu- will undoubtedly shape the rela- the case may be." A bit unwieldy, several titles for Bayrou's cabinet ing it: both have publicly stated ing. tionship between the United perhaps, but a fitting title position, including the Minister that Sarkozy intervened to stop In fact, she seems to have States and Europe for some time nonetheless. of Lukewarm Water and the the debate from happening. taken a deliberate step back. The to come. Greeks Houses Connect Community Letter to the Editor continued from page 7 brother. But the program I've people to try to cram their been in for the past semester has friends into one area, while leav- Student Disappointed with incredible talent is nothing short er, and before anyone knew it, as many students total as one ing unplanned encounters out Quality of Cabaret Review of ignorance in the face of that tal- there was this whole new pro- Trinity class and I couldn't tell of the question. When you leave ent. gram with a bunch of kids who you my next door neighbor's the social scene completely up Once again, the review of the Another lamentable omission may or may not have known name to save my life. I under- to individuals, there isn't that recent production Cabaret com- was the lack of comments from each other before. Even if you're stand how you could see the involvement that includes the pletely missed the point. I hesitate the cast. The entire review was not in this program, if you hate weekend social scene as a way to entire campus. The Greek organ- to discuss the complete inability uninformed commentary that late-night, you've found other negatively define certain groups izations are directly affiliated of the writers to understand or avoided all of the serious issues people who feel exactly the same of students. with the school, either officially comment on the show itself, but the show tackled. The cast had way. •But Trinity has stereotypes or they've been at Trinity for so for the Tripod, this is normal and over 20 people in it, over a dozen For the past semester, I have and it has cliques. Get over it. It long that they can be considered almost expected. However, rather of whom were seniors, most of been on a campus [American is better to have defined groups so. than attempt to at least summarize whom have extensive theatrical m^fersity] where the word "late- of people than to have an entire the plot of a powerful and experience, and all of whom knew night" draws blank looks and campus of people who don't to know that there is a center of poignant musical, they simply the show better than the Tripod's fraternities are considered part know each other and don't campus on the weekends where made comments about the parts reviewers. If you count the crew of the unknown abyss. I can know or care about what goes people can go and that is com- they apparently remembered - the of five, you managed to ignore honestly say that I know next to on. pletely Trinity. It's unifying to Kit Kat girls' preshow entrance, nearly 30 people who could have nobody outside of my one sem- For the people who go out, have a place where the entire the extremely meaningful number added to the validity and interest inar, unless I've run into them there is not the intimidation campus is included in some way "If You Could See Her Through of the article and, more impor- in the bathroom continuously that comes with going to room and it's just meant for Trinity My Eyes," and the nipple color of tantly, given context and insight for a month and a half, and then parties or going out to bars. We students. Pat Greene '07. when the writers of the article only thing we have to talk about all know that we have something It remains a catalyst for Cabaret is about a world on were unable to find any them- is how we keep meeting in such in common, and we all get to friendships and communication. the brink of war and extreme selves. an awkward place. I mean, that's know each other better when we You may fight the Trinity stereo- intolerance. It is not a funny show. Finally, the review gave only true friendship. But at Trinity, continuously find each other types, and one of them might be It is not a happy show. It is only the barest of nods to the amazing we all know each other, and that out at night. Room parties, late-night, but it's an area of the a sexy show if you are able to feat of Matt Reed '07 and Rob is partly because it's a small while they work for the first school that is uniquely Trin, and avoid the undercurrents of grief Flynn '07. Since it is clear that school, and sooner or later week of freshman year, put the good or bad, that unifies the and fear that all of the characters everyone involved in the review of you'll know everyone and their burden on smaller groups of students. displayed incredibly well. this piece has limited (if any) expe- Apparently, the Tripod's reviewers rience in the theatre, I cannot nec- were able to avoid acknowledging essarily fault you for not giving The all of this. them the credit they deserve. But Tripod Mini-Feed The writers attempted to sum- Flynn, who, as stage manager, had marize the relationship between to run the show and maintain an On a scale of Mather Frau Schneider and Herr Schultz, authoritative position over his and that was the expected fare for peers, was not even mentioned in cornbread to finals* a Tripod review. However, they the article. Reed and Flynn, both completely ignored the complex of whom are trying to graduate, relationship between Cliff and both of whom gave completely of *with one of MFs (few) favorite dishes at Mather being a 10 Sally, Frau Kost and Herr Ludwig, themselves, and both of whom and the collective bane of our existences a 1 or the Emcee and the world made this show possible, deserved around him. The show was one of far, far more acclaim than they bike thief: 10 scrabble: 8 jersey attack 1 relationships, and this review man- received. MF is sure that at least 10 MF is a pretty exciting per- Ok, look, MF gets it. It's aged to only touch on one of It is a relief to me that the peo- ID cards were lost on the son. I mean, really, when sunny and warm and the them. ple who saw and were moved by LSC quad over spring she's not about to pass out opportunity to get rid of To talk about Ashley Vitha '07 this show will not be fooled by weekend. However, by far from exhaustion (she the pasty whiteness of win- in the manner the Tripod did was this typically uninformed and the best loss MF witnessed blames the Tripod for her ter is a welcome break also completely unacceptable. poorly constructed review. It was when she saw a slight- lack of sleep), she'll leave from classes and being The comment that all of her songs does, however, continue to sadden ly ... shall we say "imped- her dorm and go on an stuck indoors. But really sounded the same shows a misun- me. that a paper such as the derstanding of Sally's character. Tripod, which has so much poten- ed" gentleman put down guys, the main quad looks adventure. But when those Of all the characters in the show, tial to reach and inform the stu- his bike and wandered off. nights come around when like Trenton, New Jersey. she changed the least. Her final dent body, once again failed to Only moments later, anoth- MF cannot muster the Gross. MF is no environ- belty song was just as powerful give credit where it was more than er slightly impeded gentle strength to go out, it's ALL mentalist, but come on, and just as insincere as her first due and let down the entire cast, man came up, snickering, about Scrabble. Seriously, we're in Connecticut. Pick belty song. The character of Sally crew, and audience of an amazing and rode off into the sun- it's a brilliant game. Plus it up your trash so that a is a lounge singer, an apolitical fig- and beautiful production. set on said bike. Props to improves MF's "abismal" passerby can distinguish ure who is only in it for herself. ERIN BARCLAY the phantom bike thief. spelling. Thank goodness. Camp Trin Trin from Jersey. And to deny or ignore Vitha's CLASS OF 2007 10 Calendar of Events 1 2 3 4 5 9:00 p.m. 12:15 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. Moveable Joints Improv Roman Catholic Mass Victor Romanul, violinist Muslim Prayers Spring Samba Extravaganza! Crypt Chapel Chapel 100 South Summit Celebration Goodwin Theatre Austin Arts Center Austin Arts Center 7:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Mather Quad Vigil in memory of those Senior Thesis Exhibition Honors Day Ceremony 9:30 p.m. who died at Virgina Tech Broad Street Gallery The Chapel Banquet Service Cave Patio Friendship Chape! For more calendar information, see: Housing Lotter y internet2.trincoll. ed u /TCcal/webcal 6 7 8 Language Lunch Tables 12:15 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m. All language lunch tables meet in Mather Dining The Legacy of my Father: Free Yoga Classes Banquet Service Li ii Abraham Joshua Heschel Gallows Friendship Chapel Hall. Vernon Social Center 1 I Monday: Arabic 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. French 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. 5:15 p.m. Zen Meditation German 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. Last Chapel Vespers of Crypt Chapel Russian 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. the Year Wednesday: Chinese 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Chapel Spanish 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Thursday: Hebrew 12:40 to 1:30 p.m. Roman Catholic Mass Italian 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. Friendship Chapel Japanese 12:00 to 1:15 p.m.

Trinity College loves its new outdoor recycling bins. This past March/ Trinity came into possession of green outdoor recycling bins which were placed in high trafficked areas around the campus. The bins allow for students to make environmentally conscious choices towards discarding their beverage containers when strolling in the great outdoors. Please utilize these bins, and in a correct fashion: bott/es and cans only, no coffee cups. Green Campus members also filled the Cave Patio with water bottles in support of a bill for If you would like a charging a deposit on water bottles. For more recycling information group or individual check out: www.sustainabletrinity.blogspot.com featured in the Community Service Spotlight, please e-mail [email protected]

Written by Anne Bonfiglio This week's Community Service Spotlight would like to recognize Lindsay Dakar) '07 and Jasmin Agosto '10 who organ- ized "I Heart Hartford Day" which took place Thursday, April 26. The day was created to show student support for a Hartford distribution requirement. On Thursday, students were encouraged to wear their "I Heart Hartford" T-shirts that had been given out on Do-It-Day of this academic year. If students didn't have a shirt, plain shirts and markers were provided for them to create their own. Pro- Hartford-requirement students tabled outside of Mather talking to their peers, having students sign a petition promoting their support for the requirement, and having them write their favorite things about Hartford on a poster. The Hartford distribution requirement would require that students become involved in the city within a certain con- text. Students would be introduced to a particular issue and then get off campus and into the city in order to help broaden their understanding of it. Agosto explained her support for the distribution requirement stating, "I come from West Hartford and 1 came to this school and the majority of people here have a fear towards leaving campus or they don't even know where they'd go if they were to leave, so it's apparent that we don't even think about what there is in Hartford for us as students, and I think that this would challenge us to think what Hartford has to offer us and give the realization that this is a part of our community, this is a part of where we live." While the day was to support the passage of the require- ment, which will be reconsidered in the fall, Agosto does feel that students should be educated and discuss what the require- •-- •'""•**- afT *•*- JLJ,,^,.!,!!,!?^ ment would actually entail, and she hopes to organize another Bottles were piled on the Cave Patio in support of a bill that would place a deposit on water bottles. event to do this in the fall. The Trinity Tripod

FEATURES May 1, 2007 Tales from Abroad: D. Cosgrove Globetrots with IHP Students to By DAN COSGROVE Trinity. The IHP Board of and even African dance! I seen it; I know what's out there. FOREIGN CORRESPONDENT Trustees Fellow is none other became interested in public poli- I can't ignore what I've experi- than '04 Alumna Sarah Gomez. cy and decided to attend the LBJ enced." Lead Rights Well Trinity, it sure has been Gomez graduated from Trinity as School at the University of Texas So, back to what I've been up awhile. I am currently in a political science major and at Austin to pursue my Master's to this semester. For all of its Auckland, New Zealand, after traveled on the IHP Cities in Public Affairs." beauty, Rio is a city of immense Congress spending the last three and a half Program in her junior year, ven- Gomez enjoyed her IHP inequality; favelas are built into months in New York, Rio de turing off to Bangalore, Cape experience so much that she the mountains right beside luxu- By SAN-EOU LAN Janeiro, Curitiba, and Cape Town, Curitiba, and Rio. "I decided to come back as a Fellow ry high rises. Favelas are essen- FEATURES EDITOR Town. I am studying on the learned about IHP my freshman this semester, serving as a liaison tially squatter settlements hous- International Honors Program year from my mentor," said between the students, faculty, ing the poorest of the poor. While classes are ending and (IHP): Cities in the 21st Century, Gomez. "Once I came back to and coordinators. She cites the There is a wide variety of social work is steadily amassing, a group a trip that comparatively exam- Trinity after studying abroad, I importance of traveling abroad problems associated with the of students is still finding .the ines cities from the perspectives realized how much of an impact and understanding other cul- great amount of inequality in time to participate in the global of anthropology, sociology, eco- IHP had on me. I took classes to tures: "IHP really challenges you Rio: drug trafficking, corrupt human rights discussion. Sunday, nomics, politics, and urban plan- continue learning about the to think critically about the police and politicians, crime, etc. May 5, the students of Special ning. The group is composed of issues I was first exposed to while world and your role in it. The I was able to walk through some Topics in Human Rights are host- 30 students from all over the abroad — American social policy perspective you gain is truly eye- ing a one-day student congress in country. We live with host fami- with Professor Fulco, Portuguese, opening. [Through traveling] I've see BRAZIL on page 15 Connecticut on human rights lies and rely on experiential and the War on Terror. In addi- learning to develop an under- tion to these participants are stu- standing of each city we visit. dents from other colleges, univer- IHP is unlike any other aca- sities, and high schools. In addi- demic program I have experi- tion, a book, The Human Rights enced: There is no "typical day." Papers, will also be made avail- We are set loose to explore the able. Maryam Elahi, Director of cities through neighborhood the Human Rights program, said, days, in which we spend a day in "The students each wrote a 30- a specific neighborhood to talk page paper which we [Vanessa to people and businesses, Holguin '07 and Elahi] edited for through case studies, in which a book that will be published and we spend a week studying a cer- available on May 1." tain issue within the city, as well The students are presenting a as through site visits to commu- 10-minute synopsis of their find- nity organizations, lectures from ings and arguments in the local activists and most impor- Congress. There will be three pan- tantly, our homestay families. els with three speakers on. each. A IHP is immersion all the time, student moderator, Holguin, will With the city as your classroom. be chairing each, panel which *5n0iiid run 30 to: 40 minutes in presentations followed by a Q&A ferent coun prus ale Hour session. Participants have reached layover Singapore!), I've Courtesy of Dan Cosgrove out to schools and colleges across learned that there is no escaping Dan Cosgrove and friends explore the farthest reaches of the world studying abroad with the International Honors Program. the state to invite students to join in the conversation and debate. Anita Gooding '07 said, "We Trinity Students Get Involved with Tributes Program wish to show the various human rights abuses that have occurred By JON SIMONIAN is much more than that to so the concept of Tributes demon- gram over the course of the since the post-9/11 war and offer SENIOR EDITOR many more people. The fact strates that Tributes, Inc.. is an semester. The goal of the class a space where students can discuss that the Tributes idea goes back incredible idea with incredible was to not only get the Trinity solutions and take action locally Tributes, Inc. is a non-profit more than 20 years, the fact that potential. students involved with the kids and nationally against such bla- organization that at its most fun- so many people have put in so This semester marked the from the Trinity Boys and Girls tant violations of human rights damental level, teaches children many hours to make the pro- first time that Trinity College Club through the rehearsal and: and civil liberties."* In addition, of all races, creeds, and financial gram successful, and the fact was directly involved with the performance of four new the students, along with Elahi backgrounds about historical fig- that many people are willing to Tributes, Inc. A group of Trinity Tributes plays — the subjects of have developed a platform for ures that exemplify a good give their personal resources so students received a half credit for which ranged from Mahatma action which will also be passed human spirit. However, Tributes freely to help improve and grow their involvement with the pro- Gandhi to Willie O'Ree (the around that day. man who broke the NHL's color The students hope this event barrier) — but also to get the stu- will have some impact on the dents involved with the other community. Jessica Lind- parts of Tributes, Inc. as. well. Diamond '07 said, "I hope to get The final culmination of the people thinking about the effects semester's work was the Tributes of the 'War on Terror' in new final performance which took ways and present them with con- place this past Monday, April crete courses of action- for those 30, in the Vernon Social Center. interested to advocate." She also The main focus of the event was stressed her aspirations that the a presentation about composer event would share what their class Joza Karas, who wrote a book has learned. "It will be a nice way' about music created by impris- for the community to share in an oned Jews during the Holocaust aspect of our education that has at the German camp Terezin and meant almost as much on a per- the four Tributes plays which sonal level as it has intellectually, were performed by the Trinity because of the provocative and students and their partners from far-reaching material that we will the Boys and Girls Club. discuss," she said. "Performing was really fun • This is, the last event of the because I got to do the play with Human Rights Program. my friends," said Alyssa Rivera, Although classes will have already who performed in the Tribute to ended and students are preoccu- the Dalai Lama. Her friend, pied with other activities, pausing Casside Smith, was just as enthu- for a moment to attend this event siastic about the final event of would open -eyes and expand Lizzy Kong viewpoints on today's most press- Throughout the semester, Trinity students met with kids from the Boys and Girls Club to prepare their Tributes performances. see TRINITY on page 16 ing issues.

14 The Trinity Tripod Juliet Izon Offers Advice, Bids Adieu Horoscopes By JULIET EON SENIOR EDITOR .«•-*• AQUARIUS January 20 - February 18 Thurs-Sun late night, luau, Togaritaville, Kappa formal, It's 10:30 pm and I still have Psi U formal, Hallapalooza, reverse late night, concert, mud caked on my feet. Ordinarily and multiple pregaming sessions ... well, its safe to say this would be nothing short of abhorrent to me, but it is the you tried. Shame your body couldn't keep up. Sunday of Spring Weekend after Spring Weekend Faux Pas: You tried to do everything all; what else do you expect? Outside my window, the ever-glo- PISCES February 1? - March 20 rious Thin White Duke remix of game. Or threw a blacklight party that it's really not all that bad. The You are a seasoned pro and know how to pace your- "Mr. Brightside" is playing and the in our third-floor hallway, you world of Park Street is infinitely self. You know when to stop taking shots and how delighted (I hope) screams of sen- know, normal freshman year stuff. different than our campus, but it's many beers to funnel. You know when to eat and when iors fill the air as they frolic down For all of you so lucky to live in fascinating. And great restaurants to order a large pizza from Choice One. You go, you. Vernon Street, I just watched two that gloriously over-heated square, too! And I don't need to tell you Spring Weekend Faux Pas: Nothing, you are perfect hours of "Planet Earth" (gotta H try to ignore the bad stuff. You that especially on a campus like love the slo-mo shot of the shark know, staying up late to finish that ours, everyone is different inside ARIES March 21 - April 19 eating the seal) with some of my damned philosophy paper, or their North Face. Trinity is small favorite people in the world and I when there's no hot water in the enough without confining your- True to the "Bantams of the Caribbean" theme, you got to eat hot dogs and burgers showers. Because the craziness that self to simply one quadrant of this managed to bail out early, either retiring to your dorm today. It was a fantastic day. is freshman year is what will stick campus. Having an open mind is room for good on Friday or even flying home for But is it really possible that with you three years later, not the probably the greatest gift you can immediate rehab on Saturday. Either way, you are lame. this is all coming to an end? What time you woke up late for class. As give yourself T Spring Weekend Faux Pas: Abandoning ship happens three weeks from now much as anything can be poetic in Equally important is the bal- when I am no longer a Camper college, it felt like coming full cir- ance of social and academic life. TAURUS April 20-May 20 but an Alumna? I have spent four cle when I went back there on I'll keep this short since I know If you were balls-out this Spring Weekend, you know years defining myself as a member Friday night Besides, does anyone you've heard it before, but there what you would have potentially missed if you were to of this college community and in really want to use the port-a-pot- really is more to college than EVER take a time out and snooze for a couple hours. ties set up outside? Of course not. less than a month's time, that def- bouncing around to Royksopp So why did you let your friends do it? And why did you? inition will become defunct. I I would like to think that in during late night. And I might not Spring Weekend Faux Pas: Napping know, I know, after graduation lies my very last Tripod article there be the best chronicler of my aca- a great future and your 20s will be would be some magical words I demic career (talking about the best time of your life and so could say to adequately sum up Shakespeare class has proven to be GEMINI May 21-June 21 on and so forth. But just right my past four years. But, as you a tad less interesting than drunk While no one really cared if you had a beer in the under- now, it's difficult to imagine may have noticed over the years, frat boys, who knew?) but I cannot 21 section, it still sucked to be divided by a fence wher- myself outside of this lovely I'm not exactly adept at how do stress enough how great our ever you went. No one likes the Fence of Segregation. Trinity bubble, crack truck and all. you say, staying on topic. But, as I resources are. The professors are Next time, use a friend's bracelet or something. I don't want to get all ooey-gooey bid adieu until I get my own col- great, the classes are too, but you Spring Weekend Faux Pas: Not being 21 sentimental - it's just not my style umn in the New Yorker, I do feel have to put in the effort to find - but these have been the best it's my duty.as a senior, and as - out just how amazing they actual- CANCER June 22 - July 22 four years of my life. And if there's let's be honest - the envy of just ly are. And expand your horizons! Spring Weekend? Well, you'll be here for four years, so one thing I could impart to you in about everyone on this campus, to Take a creative writing class if that's four Spring Weekends... it won't hurt if you miss my final article, it's this: savor it. give you a few words of wisdom you're an econ major, or try print- Suirourid yourself in it. Breathe in on how to make the best of the makingy.,: put an just this one. After all you have a 12-page paper every last bit of it. Because, as I rest of* your time here. isn't any artist in you. have learned all too quickly, it's First of all, appearances can be Basically, this place has a lot to Spring Weekend Faux Pas: Staying in transient. deceiving. Let's start with offer, but it's not going to come to On Friday night I managed to Hartford. I remember coming here you. Get out there and-experience LEO July 23 -August 22 find myself in Jones, my freshman for VIP days and literally wanting it. I might be sad to be leaving, "One more shot before we leave!" was the last thing year home away from home, cin-, to jump out of the car and run but it's only because of how fan- you said before booking it to the'bathroom and heav- derblocks and all. And literally it back to the airport. But I was too tastically my time here has been ing into the porcelain. We'll chalk this one up to expe- feels about six months ago that we afraid that I might get kidnapped. spent. My only hope is that rience but next time, know your limits. all- gathered in. that. lounge to After spending a bit more time in Trinity can do the same for you. Spring Weekend Faux Pas: Losing control and vom-ing watch the Red Sox vs. Yankees the wonderful rising star, I can say Adios, kiddies. VIRGO August23-September22 It seemed like a good idea to run around in the mud. Around Trinity Then it became fun to jump around in it; then fling it at your friends ... and eventually you ended up rolling Attack of the Zombies Almost AT Laughs At, Not With, HP around in it. Fun for 10 minutes - until the itching began. Wrecks Spring Weekend Mini Mangled Moves Spring Weekend Faux Pas: Mud was a bad choice AT was not in the greatest form Sunday after- While AT herself is not the tallest individual, noon, so it shocked her greatly to stumble (literal- AT knows how to be poised enough to not shrink LIBRA September 23 - October 22 ly ... oops) upon three slumberers who had passed to such low levels as some of her petite counter- As your friends' designated photog you are required to out in the middle of the quad. Quite frankly, AT parts. For example, the drunkety dance moves dis- be snap-happy at all times. Too bad you lost your was alarmed that these dozers were dead! Even as played by a tiny '10er and her too-tall partner this camera. Now your friends hate you because there are the rain began to drizzle, these individuals did not weekend were terribly disturbing. These "Dancing no pictures to de-tag and laugh at on Facebook. Idiot. rise from their R.E.M, (or rum-induced?) rest. With the Stars" wannabes worked out a routine While AT is an avid proponent of napping, she where, like a mischevious munchkin, the diminu- Spring Weekend Faux Pas: Losing your camera feels that perhaps these blackout party poopers iove dame scurried between the large legs of her should have found a better bed. The soggy quad partner, giggled, freakishly flailed body parts, and SCORPIO " October23-November21 could not have been comfortable, and same goes repeated. Over and over and over. I don't mean The weather forecast called for downpours and fog, yet for your contorted (and creepy!) cuddle positions. to be offensive, but Heather Mills (and my bad-in- AT realizes everybody overindulges, but come on the-good-way bestie) only have one leg, and they you still reached for that white polo or linen skirt ... collapsing mid-quad is moderately over the top. both dance a lot hotter than you. thinking that hey, maybe the weather gods would shine nicely down upon you. Not so much. Use your brain. Brazen Blue-Light Behavior AT Disgusted by Decapitated mSpring Weekend Faux Pas: Wearing white Breaks Up Campus Safety Piggy (and Poultry) SAGITTARIUS November 22 - December 21 AT was appalled to hear that members of the AT had so much fun at Friday's luau! (Except You went liquor shopping, you swear, but somehow you Trin campus had forgotten their folk tales and for that pile of cheese, creepy). Between dancing, were acting deviant and entirely inappropriate this drinking, and veggies/dip, it was a BALLIN' time. had no idea how to plan for four days of heavy drinking weekend. One damsel not-so in distress, after But apparently, there was one celebration AT at all hours of the day. And who can blame you, it's hard departing a party at a certain on-campus castle, missed out on. Four meat-loving mischief-makers tp predict how much you can funnel. Oh well, next time. grew impatient waiting for her chariot (aka pilfered the prized pig's head and proceeded to Spring Weekend Faux Pas: Running out of alcohol Campus Safety. But to all the princesses who stash it in the libes's third floor stacks. And held prance about Trin, it's the same thing, right?) Just an impromptu seance to the Hawaiian gods whilst moments after requesting a ride, she was spotted dancing around it. Not really, but AT wishes. AT CAPRICORN December 22 -January 19 slamming the call button of our emergency blue also wishes they had cast a spell over the piggy Be it flashing the world during the concert, aban- lights.- And no, there were no evil dragons, etc. in noggin, because it was super stinky. doning your visiting friends to spend the night else- sight. Ever heard of the girl who cried wolf? If And then a seven-year-old in a 21-year-old's where, or even just being way too trashed at inap- there's not an emergency, don't waste everybody's body threw chicken at AT. Seriously ... enough propriate times, you did something bad. Apologize. time and concern. You're obvi not worth it. with the meat already, you crazy campers. VJ Spring Weekend Faux Pas: Dishonorable deeds May 1,2007 15 Adrienne's Stylish Summer Travel Tips Brazil, Africa, N. Zealand By ADRIENNE GAPFNEY cardi to combat nighttime breezes SENIOR EDITOR and extreme air conditioning. A tailored jacket can also serve to Dan's IHP Destinations With summer nearly upon us dress up a casual look and create a continued from page 11 community deals with HIV, visit- we must prepare for all the possi- professional appearance. A fun ing clinics and speaking with var- ble adventures we could experi- cardigan will work with anything of the favelas. Walking next to ious activists in Cape Town. ence in the next few months. For from sweats to cocktail dresses. people with automatic machine I had the chance to do some some of us, our vacation may con- August's issue of Vogue even fea- guns and seeing massive rats run- pretty wild climbing in Cape sist of jet setting to exotic locales tured Christy Turlington wearing ning out of shacks leaves an Town, tackling the famed Table for R and R on the waterfront. one tied around her head. This is enduring image in your mind. Mountain. There were some Others may find themselves a definite option for those who Cape Town was an incredibly points where if you fell, you homeless after being evicted by like the look of the Prada turban intense experience on many lev- wouldn't exactly be up for writ- Mom and Dad after graduation. but want to make it a little bit els. The contrasts between rich ing home about it, because you Either way, the skill of packing more accessible. and poor, white and black (and would likely be hospitalized or light is of benefit to everyone. 3. Ballet Flats: When you have colored), hope and despair are worse. What a rush to climb! It is fully possible to create a no idea where the day may take evident everywhere. Though The following weekend I went multitude of stylish looks from you, it's essential that you have South Africa has the most liber- back and climbed Devil's Peak only a few garments if proper shoes that will be appropriate for al constitution in the world in its with one of my classmates and planning occurs. Before any item any occasion. I have found my post-apartheid state, there our host dad. This climb was just is placed in your suitcase you ballet flats to be adaptable for any remains massive inequality. as exciting, with one trail called must consider its versatility. Can occasion. They allow me to walk Economic wealth and power are "Knife's Edge" that involved a it be integrated into several differ- long distances without causing liontribes.typepiitl torn still concentrated in the hands of 2,000-plus foot cliff face. I con- ent outfits? Is it wearable across a traumatic blisters and are still fash- a few, making it very difficult for cluded my stay in Cape Town range of different temperatures? ion forward. Even better, they people who faced prior oppres- with a safari in Kruger National Does it go from day to night and look as good with a miniskirt as sion to now move up. Given Park with fellow Bantam and my can it be both dressed up and they do with jeans. that, however, the new ANC gov- twin brother Bill Cosgrove, who dressed down? By finding 4. Leggings: Leggings are the ernment has only been in place is studying in Cairo this semes- options that fulfill these stringent best thing to happen to people for about 12 years, so there is ter. criteria you can be prepared for an who won't wear pants. They serve plenty of hope for the future. Now in Auckland, IHP is epic voyage while carrying only as a much needed layer that can Change takes time; I would love down to its final two weeks. This your Longchamp bookbag. Here allow us to wear our summer to return there in 20 years and program burrows deep within are a few items that I would con- dresses well into fall. Have a for- see what the country is like then. you, developing a moral impera- sider to be must haves: mal occasion but don't want to In Cape Town, we stayed for tive to act and to do good in this 1. Tunic Length T-Shirt This wear a skirt? In the right light a week in the black township of world. So next time you think has become the primary staple of you can totally pass off your Langa. One of the most interest- about where you want to travel, my wardrobe. During the day, it American Apparel footless tights ing and beneficial aspects of liv- don't settle for the typical tourist can serve as a crucial element in as black trousers and party in ing in Langa was that I was one fun. Pick a place that will chal- the layered look. In warmer comfortable bliss. of the only white people in the lenge your notions of success climes it may be worn sans pants 5. Scarves: The danger to pack- community, forcing me to and wealth and that will force as a minidress. A low slung belt ing light is the possibility of examine my identity more you out of your comfort zone. will serve to make this look pol- appearing presentable yet bland. deeply. In Langa I also had the That's what I've done. See you in ished and ties chic for all night- This is a fate worse than death. chance to study how a township the fall. time endeavors. Vince has revolu- To avoid this, throw in a few small tionized this ityle with ,i,ts fet Boyfriend Tee, featured in The look. My Top 10 )Vew York Times. These are diffi- scarves. A pashmina can provicie cult to locate for even the most warmth as well as a splash of color Things You Lost Over seasoned shopper, however. Marc to a drab ensemble. Lately I have by Marc Jacobs came out with its been enjoying smaller scarves in Spring Weekend take on the look for spring, with a crazy prints, tied handkerchief style around my neck. 10. Your phone ... but that's actually a good thing. striped number featuring a fero- You know that "older" boy's number, you picked up cious shark. I happen to love all The elegant lady must always things aquatic but will admit that be cognizant of the line between Friday night? Yeah, turns out he can't vote yet. the look may be too much for fashion plate and fashion victim. some. Packing light will ensure you enjoy 9. Your self restraint. Those numbers that you were 2. The Blazer / Cardigan: your summer adventures without shopping.beloblog.com "holding on to just in case" came too in handy when Being able to avoid the unexpect- being (literally) weighed down. Long tees, cardigans, and ballet flats are everyone went to bed and you wanted a snuggle ed chill is of the utmost impor- And if nothing else, it leaves room must-haves for any style-smart traveler. buddy. And you didn't discriminate between gender. tance. Carry along a blazer or in your bag to buy more goodies. Stash 'em in your suitcase this summer. 8. The use of your right foot, because you fell down Trinity College a flight of stairs. & 7. Your liver. Although you thought that if you threw up it wouldn't have adverse effects to your organs, The City you were, um, wrong. Sucks to be your vitals. of Hartford 6. Your money. Hallapalooza ticket, Spring Formal ticket, your wristband, a second wristband after you lost the first, and all that alcohol ... it really adds up.

5. Your mom's respect. She doesn't love you any- more, after you answered her call when you were blackout at 3 p.m. ... and in the throes. big buildings," 4. Your cookies. Yes, people saw you. And no, it was not discreet or sexy. He wasn't running away to e big community. improve his stamina. At least not in that way. TrMly/Hartfwi Stock r*n 3. Your panties ... because you flung them at T.I. dur- brolly students and Hiuiford dozens:.. ing his set. HAWT. fan, gunes, cvtae, free food for me whole commantQr! • 2. Your V-Card. For those of you brave enough to Sunday, May 6th 2-6pm hold onto it for this long, that D.J. who saved your life got the ultimate prize. That's the way, uh-huh uh- at the Boys ani Girls Clwb on Broad StoeetuM» huh, he likes it.

PI Xappt Alpha, M UpsBon, lifei Trinity a 1. Your mind. Spring weekend was insane, and now, Amnesty, VOID* Fred, Temple of Hip-Hop,, and HART so are you. 16 The Trinity Tripod ConnPIRG, Hillel Found Trinity Supports Tributes Performances continued Bom. page 11 the person that we're honoring Tributes was to expand the is the parent or the grandparent sphere of influence that Tributes Trinity 'Campus Kitchen' the Tributes semester. "I thought and we don't question anything has and while that has certainly continued from page 1 same day. Goodwin said, "Cooks this day was really important except trying to understand life happened over the course of the for this first round will be mem- because I got to learn about a lot through this," said Eve semester here at Trinity, it is also to college students, and building bers of ConnPIRG and Hillel." of different people. I liked the Soumerai, the founder of the taking place elsewhere as well. communities by fostering a new She elaborated that in the follow- presentations because they were Tributes program. "It's a joyous The City Year program in generation of community-minded ing year different organizations, really interesting." experience that gives the chil- Boston has adopted Tributes adults through resourceful and from various aspects of the com- However, the event was not dren energy." plays into its curriculum as well, mutually beneficial partnerships munity, will prepare a meal each all about Trinity as acknowledge- Students from all different with eight mentors and 14 kids among students, social service month for a homeless shelter." ments were handed out to the classes, who represented a very performing a Tribute in their agencies, businesses and schools. Even though campus organiza- supporters of Tributes both past diverse group of campus groups after-school program at the ConnPIRG had attempted to tions are diverse in their goals and and present. Family members of including sports teams (athletes Agassiz Community Center. start this project before, but with beliefs, the project will connect the Boys and Girls Club kids from the baseball, Softball, and The City Year program has kids Goodwin's help it became a reality. this broad range of groups with a came to watch their children per- lacrosse teams, to name a few, from second to fifth grade par- "At the conference I met one of common cause. form, as did members of the were represented), fraternities ticipating along with mentors of the leaders of the national Campus "The concept is that our cam- Trinity community including and sororities (brothers from Psi all ages taking leadership roles in Kitchens project. I knew that pus will make a longstanding com- faculty from several different Upsilon and Alpha Delta Phi setting up lesson plans and lead- ConnPIRG had tried to start it last mitment to provide dinner to a departments (Modern and sisters from Kappa Kappa ing different activities in prepara- semester, so after I learned more I shelter once a month," she said. Languages, History, and Gamma stayed throughout the tion for the final performance. decided that we could definitely Goodwin hopes the project will be Mathematics, among others). entire event), and even the On another level, Tributes will do the project at Trinity," she said. a mechanism for students to con- "We had the cooperation of the Tripod, gave up two hours of be going international soon with Kassow added, "I am deeply nect with the Hartford communi- Trinity Boys and Girls Club staff their Monday night to be sup- former Tributes mentors taking moved and impressed by all of the ty. Goodwin said, "Trinity is in a members at first. [...] Without portive of Tributes, Inc. the program to Trinidad in the initiatives that Trinity College stu- perfect location to do this service, their cooperation, [this program] "I see that the program actu- coming months. dents are passionately involved in because we are close to many shel- wouldn't have been possible," ally helps the kids with reading Over the next few years, to help the world around them." ters, and are always seeking new said Rochelle Holder, the pro- and writing skills, but not only Tributes, Inc. will continue to She discussed the impression it opportunities to strengthen our gram's artistic director. "Now that, the self-esteem aspect that expand within the Hartford and makes on individuals. "This kind relationship with the Hartford that we see a link between the Tributes gives to the kids that are Trinity community with the of positive focus creates powerful community just beyond the fences College and Tributes, I believe involved is the overarching bene- Community Learning course bridges of understanding among that enclose our campus." that this has become a more fit to the kids," said Tauheedah planned to be offered again next different people and groups." Events such as Relay for life viable organization and can real- Muhammad, the Unit Director year and the Boys and Girls Groups such as this which reach are examples of programs that tie ly increase community and of the Trinity Boys and Girls Club still lending their support out to the city help to create together Trinity with the greater College collaborations." Club. "The sense that they can to the program. "The half cred- stronger bonds between . the community. Kassow said, "Relay Another big group of sup- get up on stage, speak loud and it course gave the students that College and Hartford and improve for Life comes to mind as another port came from the Trinity stu- learn etiquette at same time wouldn't necessarily be involved Trinity's relations with the city. example of this kind of effective dents who were not enrolled in helps them with their social the incentive to become "The Campus Kitchen project is and successful program that a crit- the Tributes class but came to skills and their self-esteem in involved," said Muhammad, Goodwin's main focus as a ical mass of students gets involved support and find out more addition to their reading and "and in the future I'd like to see MAZON fellow," Kassow said. with. I believe that these efforts about the organization. "I have writing skills [...] and the kids a more diverse group of kids Chartwells generously donated need to be honored, supported, never seen such energy created actually enjoy doing it too, it from different majors to become all the food, which will be cooked and encouraged by everyone asso- by the participants, by the kids ends up being fun for them." involved because everybody has and ..delivered to Mercy House and ciated with our Trinity College and and the mentors, \...\ It's almost One of the main purposes of My Sister's Place for dinner the Hartford communities." as if we're creating a family and getting the College involved with can participate in this program."

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With the exception of one 11 Summer Flicks Not to be Missed Musical teen starlet Zac Efron, movie on this list, every entry is a Hairspray looks to be very enjoy- sequel or an adaptation. This is This summer will be packed with pirates, superheroes, ogres, and wizards. able. The only musical offering on unsurprising, considering this list, I look forward to it most Hollywood's accused lack of new Arrrgyou ready? Arrrgya? for the cringing after effect of see- ideas and reliance on old ideas. As ing crazy Scientologist Travolta long as the movies being pro- because we will get the chance to By JAMES KUKSTIS Order of the Phoenix: As soon as making a fool of himself. duced are still of high quality, I do see Timberlake and former long SPORTS EDITOR I hear the first few notes of John The Simpsons Movie: The label of not see the problem. The real term girlfriend Cameron Diaz, the Williams' score from the first "America's favorite family" has magic is in the effects, the acting, voice of Fiona, forced to interact Harry Potter movie, which has been used obnoxiously in the and the cinematography. Stop at press events for the release. been used in each sequel, I get past, from the family in Are We complaining, everyone, Awkwardness? Yes, please. excited. I won't bother going over There Yet? to the little people fam- Hollywood isn't copping out, or Pirates of the Caribbean: At plot; read the book. The trailers ily on TLC's "Little People, Big being unoriginal. They are only World's End: With the cliff-hang- that have been released are awe- World." This title, though, belongs sticking to a formula that works. er ending of Dead Man's Chest, inducing, and I cannot wait to see to the Simpsons. On television the world has been waiting to see Harry and company invade the since 1987, the Simpson family is Spiderman 3: Spiderman was a what will become of Captain Jack Ministry of Magic and fight the the epitome of American culture. huge success, groundbreaking in Sparrow (Johnny Depp), who was Death Eaters. Imelda Staunton as In production hell since the early the comic book-movie genre, and last seen fighting a monstrous Dolores Umbridge looks terrify- seasons of the show, it will finally its success inspired a wide variety Kraken to death. Will Turner the plot in amovie like this really ing, as does Helena Bonham- come out this July. Expect a fea- of other comic book movies, (Orlando Bloom) and Elizabeth matter? No. It's just for fun. And Carter as Bellatrix Lestrange. ture-length episode in keeping some successful (Fantastic Four), Swann (the beautiful Keira it likely will be. Likely the best in the series thus with the series' best. others really bad (The Hulk, Knightley) travel with another Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver far. Mr. Bean's Holiday: The second Daredevil). However amazing the character thought to be dead, Surfer: Let's be honest here, a lot Shortcut to Happiness: A modern- film based on the "Mr. Bean" tel- original was, Spiderman 2 was Captain Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush) of the people seeing this movie day adaptation of "The Devil and evision series, this one looks to be even better. Spiderman 3, with its to Singapore to find a map that will be looking for Jessica Alba in Daniel Webster," this movie has much better than 1997's Bean, and principles intact, Tobey Maguire, will lead them to "World's End," a skin tight costume. Laurence been in post-production hell since Rowan Atkinson will likely be Kirsten Dunst, and James Franco, where they can rescue Jack. As I Fishbourne, Morpheus from the 2001, and is finally being released silent throughout this movie, as in and with a bunch of newcomers, was one of the few of my friends Matrix trilogy, appears as the this summer. Directed by and star- the show. British humour will Topher Grace as Venom and to thoroughly enjoy Pirates 2, I voice of the Silver Surfer, in what ring Alec Baldwin as an unlucky, almost always trump American, Thomas Haden Church as can't wait for this trilogy's final looks to be spectacular graphics unsuccessful writer who sells his and this should be no exception. Sandman, could work off the base installment. Sure to be action- work. FX Network stars Michael soul to the Devil (Jennifer Love "Mr. Bean" was a favorite of my of Spidey 2 and trump all others, packed with amazing graphics, I Chiklis ("The Shield") and Julian Hewitt) and has to get it back in PBS viewing, along with "Fawlty perhaps becoming the best comic am especially excited to see Bill McMahon ("Nip/Tuck") also court with the help of his publish- Towers" and "Are You Being book movie in history. Nighy as Davy Jones again. Sure reprise their roles in the sequel. er, Daniel Webster, played by Served?" and after the 1997 disap- Shrek the Third: Shrek won the to get the most buzz, though, is Honestly, though? Not too excit- Anthony Hopkins. That the film pointment, this should be excit- inaugural Oscar for Best Animated should-be-dead Rolling Stones gui- ed. took so long to come out worries ing. Feature, and Shrek 2 is the highest tarist Keith Richards as Sparrow's Live Free or Die Hard: Best. Title. me, as it could likely be awful. But grossing comedy ever. Shrek the father. Ever. When I first heard what this that it is getting this release finally Summer movies are always TJiird is due to follow sui.L. Shrek, Ocean's .Thirteen: Another s_equel third, sequel to .Die Haiti was says a lot about it as well, as it spectacles, ever since Jaws pre- Fiona, Donkey, and Puss in Boots' to could have been indefinitely miered in. 1975. This summer are all back, searching for an heir Really? I suppose we cannot tire of joke. Bruce Willis is back as John shelved. Also starring Dan looks to be one of the biggest, to the throne, so that the married seeing beautiful people in hair- McLane, now working for the Aykroyd, Kim Cattrall, and Amy most money-making, and most couple can return to life in the brained robbery situations, But Department of Homeland Poehler. entertaining summers in history swamp. Their best option? Fiona's without Julia Roberts or Security. Also starring Justin Long, Hairspray: A film adaptation of for movies. Get out your wallets cousin Arthur, voiced by Justin Catherine Zeta-Jones in this the "Mac" guy from the Apple the Broadway musical that in turn and be prepared to Timberlake. Also, be on the look- installment, I'm commercials, the movie will based on another film. spend a lot of time out for a Shrek skeptical. Al have sophisticated With John '• • • i baby, as Pacino stars as nals, McLane caught in the ' lining as a " Fiona finds a wealthy hotel middle of action, probably , strong sup] herself preg- a lot of guns, cars, crashes that include nan* Pf-ifF— mo: ed this

Top: unblog From left to electro-fun.b baixaki.ig.co www.canmaj; blog.mouset 18 The Trinity Tripod Violinist Nichols Amazes at Concert Arts in the Area By ALEXANDRA SHELDON Corinna/Allegretto movement good, though plain. ARTS CONTRIBUTOR which followed was much more in The organizers surely kept the sync. best for last. The second-to-last c Antarctica Images Exhibit On Saturday, Trinity students Michael Ryan Farrell 09, was piece on the program was a An exhibition of photographs from Antarctica by David and relatives came to the Recital featured in two pieces with his vio- lengthy (but worth it) String Clark and Carmine Filloramo of Chamber Ensembles and lin. "The Fuga" by J.S. Bach, was Quartet by Franz Josef Haydn, Filloramo is a professional corporate portrait photogra- Private Lessons Students to see clearly the more difficult. Farrell which kept the audience's atten- pher in the Greater Hartford area. Clark is a retired busi- Trinity's music students and the seemed to struggle whenever the tion from the start. Farrell, on the nessman who produces travel landscape photographs for violin again, and Mary Catherine results were varied and surprising. third voice came in, and there his own pleasure. McBrien '07, also on the violin, The program opened with always seemed a strange, nose- Opening Reception: Tuesday, May 1 at 5:30 p.m. played with accompanying teach- Alex Cole '09 on the clarinet, wrinkling dissonance with all Mather Artspace ers Jaroslaw Lis, viola, and Kathy accompanied by Christine Melson three parts playing, but his last Exhibit Available May 1 — May 21 of the music department. While recapitulation managed to master Schiano, cello, with sensitivity, energy, passion, and a vibrant Alex Cole showed mastery over the technique better than the First. Music Department Senior Performances and Presentations force and exaction which made it the arpeggios in the classical "First Despite whatever struggle with the Patrick Greene — Reflections on Water in Music: truly performance quality. There Concerto" by Von Weber that he third voice, Farrell maintained sur- Many composers, throughout all periods and genres, have prisingly good articulation, sensi- were moments in the Largo assai, played, it felt as though he and attempted to capture the sounds and sensations of water tivity, and energy with first two. the second movement, which were Christine Melson weren't always in their music. Weil be discussing and listening to positively chilling as the musicians expressing the same musical idea. A Clarinet Trio followed, per- excerpts from various works, focusing on what makes moved from unison to harmony, Still, the piece was played with formed smoothly by Sarah them "watery." We'll also listen to some of Greene's own and there was as much delicacy in good dynamics, and the technique Alender '10, Cole, and Professor music, written to catalogue some of the techniques he Alex Coie used on some of the the Largo as there was force and Beverly Brown. The harmonies of addresses. runs was delightful. movement in the previous the clarinets glided around each Wednesday, May 2 at 6:30 p.m. Allegro. Next came the "Trio Sonata in other very easily, and Cole showed Austin Arts Center 231 C Major" by Georg Philipp great strength and deftness in the Last, and best, was Coco Telemann, a baroque composer. ornamentation of his line. Nichols '09, whose violin per- Jerome Chiu — Cello Recital Written for flute, harpsichord, and While the Clarinet Trio was formance made the audience Friday, May 4 at 7:30 p.m. cello, the trio was a pleasant and delightful, the audience seemed to swear that someone had turned Goodwin Theater rare opportunity as often the per- lose energy shortly thereafter. Ed on classical radio. Not only did formers choose to replace the Landis '09, played a solo on the she have remarkable stage pres- Spring Samba Celebration harpsichord with the piano. snare drum perfectly in time. ence, but she performed with such Activities for children include games, face painting, crafts, Professors Nancy Curran and While the sharpness of the snare a singing quality, sureness, deft- and other exciting things. This event will also feature stu- Susan Allen accompanied stu- commanded attention, there was a ness, and grace that the audience dent projects from the Trinity course, Music of Latin dents Jacqueline Sparks '09 and little moment of bewilderedness in could barely breathe. She played America and the Caribbean, which received support from the piece from memory, and SoHyun Kim '09 on the harpsi- the audience as the piece just the Mellon Foundation's Global/Urban Educational though accompanied by Kamilla chord and flute, respectively. Kim stopped. "Dream Dances" by the Initiatives, for collaborative projects with Hartford-based was easily mistaken for a profes- comedic composer Peter Schickle Memmedoda, the interaction musicians Valeriano Ramos, Carlos Hernandez Chavez, sional accompanist on the cello, and performed by Sparks, Kim, between the two instruments was Ray Gonzalez, Victor Sterling, dancer Carlos and played with consistency and and Allen again, featured a couple seamless and allowed a richness to Barriosnuevo, and Luis Cotto and his family. precision. While the Andante suf- of bluesy moments in the shine through the Mendelssohn Saturday, May 5 at 12:00 p.m. fered from a tentative and margin- Jitterbug section that were very Concerto that concluded the Outside of Austin Arts Center ally blocky start, the satisfying, and the Waltz was recital in a truly positive fashion. 19 Dance Thesis' Addresses Gender Roles T.I., Kevin Lyttle Rock By LAUREN TURUK female dancers were previously atively managed. Piervicenti NEWS EDITOR wearing (the female dancers now instructed her dancers to choose had on short black skirts). A two songs and dance around, Spring Weekend at Trin In every aspect of life, men loud, pulsing techno beat was however they wanted. Simple and women are constantly used in order to provide a steady enough? Not exactly. She made By NORA HARRINGTON end of the year. Even "Bring 'Em defined by stereotypes. Senior rhythm. The male dancers had lit- the dancers dance in front of a COPY EDITOR Out," where he rips part of aJay-Z Jessica Piervicenti chose to exam- tle, if any, background in dance, video camera so that she could song as his intro, was really good ine these typecasts through dance but they proved to be effective in capture each exact movement. "I It was humid and funky out. I to hear. It was like reliving high in her senior thesis performance defining masculine movements. told them let loose, don't think was leaning against the grey gates, school and freshman year of col- titled "Objectives." However, she Piervincenti classifies masculine about the camera, move the way trying to see over the crowds of lege for me. So many, of XL's added her own clever twist by giv- motions as compact, tight, direct, the music makes you feel — like people, beer in hand (that's right, songs remind me of home, of rid- ing the female dancers masculine and efficient. They were exactly you are alone in your room in my first 21-plus spring concert). I ing around with my friends, bump- roles, and vice versa. that. Their movements were limit- your underwear. Needless to say, had rushed out to see the third act ing XI. and (lately) Rick Ross. To Four female ed to stepping I got some great footage," she after finding two of my guests, and me, T.I. has always been good rid- dancers, and bouncing in said. we were eagerly awaiting - the ing music, and it was nice to hear Piervicenti, Perhaps the most excit- different pat- Her purpose in this proce- Atlanta native's performance. All a familiar voice as the backdrop to Abbey ing part of the per- terns. The most dure was to capture the natural of a sudden, he appeared — my junior year Spring Weekend. Cecchinato '09, enjoyable part of Clifford Joseph Harris, Jr., also formance was the use feminine and masculine move- This year's lineup must have Ariana Davis '09, their dance, how-, ments of each performer. She known as T.I. He came out strong, been disappointing for those and Sarah of partnering. It is ever, was that used the video footage as a and performed some of his biggest Trinity rock heads. I mean, two Johnson '08, rarely, if ever, used in a they were obvi- source for inspiration. However, hits -"U Don't Know Me" and years ago, the spring concert theo- ously having a the idea of the concept of male "Why You Wanna" (a personal retically satisfied the majority of entered the stu- Trinity dance perform- dio wearing great time. Their and female stereotypes came to favoritet I mean, how can you dis- Trinity music tastes with Howie lo ose-f i tting ance and it was such smiles illuminat- her during her own observations like, "Go and tell an n**** no with Day, Reel Big Fish, and Fabolous. black sweatpants. an unexpected and ed the stage. of dance at Trinity. "I started my an ass so fat, why you wanna go This year, the G-Punch definitely The dance style senior project wanting men and and do that, huh? Why you wanna got the show started on a good refreshing surprise. Perhaps the seemed a mix most exciting women dancing together on go and do that?"). I was pretty foot, but it would have been good between hip-hop part of the per- stage. I had not seen men per- impressed by his height — for to have a nationally-known rock and jazz with a lot of interesting formance was the use of partner- forming dance, technical or oth- someone so short, he sure was act to start off the show. I mean, twirls. The movements weren't ing. It is rarely, if ever, used in a erwise, in my time here. I learned booming out those classy lyrics. I Kevin Lyttle was pretty disappoint- especially delicate, but rather Trinity dance performance and it that it had been a long time since feel a bit out of line criticizing his ing. The only song I know from strong and large. Some smaller was such an unexpected and men took part in any dance lyrical content, since the Spring him is "Turn Me On" — come on, motions were utilized though, refreshing surprise. The men show, especially more than one Weekend concert is never sup- you guys know it too. "Let me jam like sultry hip swirls. The music assisted their partners in high lifts male." posed to be about substance — it you, girl caress my body, you got was slow and emotional. This and jumps. This last section of Piervicenti's "Objectives" was should be more about setting the me going crazy, turn me on, turn dance routine was interestingly the dance really highlighted the impressive and creative. It mood for spring, and having a me on." He definitely gave the choreographed, for it used ele- masculine and feminine stereo- brought a certain freshness — the good time (which I certainly did). Spring Concert a more Caribbean ments from both the female and types. The men were the "mus- use of male dancers and partner- T.I. certainly did not disappoint in feel than we're used to, but it was male stereotypes. cle" of the piece while the ing — to dance at Trinity. The terms of setting the mood for the a refreshing change. Next came the gentlemen, women paraded around on tip- show attracted a diverse group of Jared Boyd '08, Nile Lundgren toes, as if strutting in stilettos. students; there was a surprisingly 'QS,Y ArattonicF-QjunterD '07, and Not only was the dance artis- large amount of male observers. Peter Riolo '07, wearing tank tops tically put together, but the Hopefully this trend will contin- and tights. They quickly changed- into the sweatpants that the m "3SnM it TriHty;

The Corporation In case you've bought into the idea that politics are dead on college campuses, get yourself over to the one night screening of The Corporation, sponsored in honor of May Day, Stephanie Apstein International Workers' Day, by a dedicated group of student activists at Trinity College Artist Kevin Lyttle delighted an excited Trinity audience with his reggae music. known as V.O.I.D. The scariest monster movie of your waking hours is a scathing little film that treats corporations as the legally defined individuals that they are, and then goes about analyzing their antisocial and narcissistic behavior from a psychological point of view. This illuminating film reveals the current pathological business model that, in a Godzilla-like CHECK OUT rampage, is destroying our cities, our places of work, and our culture. A discussion will follow this screening. JEROME CHIU'S May 1: 7:30 p.m. SENIOR RECITAL, Zodiac In the late 1960s, a serial killer called Zodiac terrorized the West Coast, still reeling from FEATURING the Manson family murders. One of the journalists working on the case, Robert Graysmith, wrote two books about the search for proof of the killer's identity that would become his JEROME CHIU AND life's work. These books inspired a terrific new film by David Fincher that's winning com- parisons to All the President's Men for its newsroom verite. The outstanding cast includes CHRIS HOULIHAN Jake Gyllenhaal (Jarhead, Donnie Darko, Brokehack Mountain) as the unwavering journalist, Chloe Sevigny as a woman who comes in second to her husband's obsession, and Robert THE ACCIDENTALS Downey, Jr., as the kind of brilliant, coked-up reporter who rarely made it out of the 1970s. "A daringly different kind of thriller — cerebral, meticulous, haunting." — Glenn Kenny, Premiere Magazine. May 2-4: 7:30 p.m. THE CHIU DYNASTY May 5: 2:30 p.m. FUNK BRIGADE Venus Sexual desire, in the films written by Hanif Kureishi {My Beautiful Launderette, Sammy and Rosie Get Laid, The Mother), can sneak up and touch anyone, any time. In Venus, 80-some- thing actor (Peter O'Toole) takes it upon himself to act as mentor and friend to a young woman 0odie Whittaker) who's come to London to care for her ailing relative. But casting himself as the kind and witty guardian backfires when O'Toole finds himself gobsmacked by the kind of reckless passion he thought he'd outlived. O'Toole's magic is assisted by a bril- liant supporting cast, including Leslie Philips and Vanessa Redgrave. "O'Toole gives a stag- gering performance - fearless, defiantly untamed and in its. own way a work of art," Peter Travers, Rolling Stone. May 6: 2:30, 7:30 p.m. May 7, 8: 7:30 p.m. 7:30 PM, FRIDAY MAY HTH, GOOPWIN THEATER, AUSTIN ARTS CENTER For more information, go to www.cinestudio.org 20 The Trinity Tripod Local Gallery Showcases Seniors TV Shows to Watch For By KATY NOUN By PRIYANKA JOTWANI EDITOR-IN-CHIEF ARTS WRITER Another installation of the Senior Thesis As the school year is winding down, so are your favorite shows' current sea- Art Exhibit opened at the Broad Street sons. Even though this is the last column of the year, I won't leave you empty Gallery last week, featuring works by Bich Le handed. First off for "One Tree Hill" fans, the show returns this Wednesday at '07 and Sophia Rodriguez '07. The two 9 p.m., though the season finale date has still not been released. Be sure to look artists focused on different aspects of per- to the honorable mentions section for season finale dates and news on your sonality and individuality. Le's "Individuals" favorite shows. Let's take a look at what we learned last week and what to look used paint and charcoal to create intimate forward to in the weeks ahead. portraits of friends and family, while Rodriguez's "Alter Egos" used photography 24: I have to say that if anything is saving "24" this season to show the chasm between self-perception it is the supporting cast. Nadia is a great addition to the and the artist's perception. show and she shined in last night's episode. Harsh words "I am fascinated by the ideas of one's from Audrey's father to Jack: "You're cursed Jack, anything true self. We must then ask ourselves does you touch eventually ends up dead." Next week: It looks this 'one-self really exist? Or are there sever- like the Chinese have more in mind than simply stealing al selves that are made apparent in different Russian intelligence as they put a secret attack into motion. situations?" said Rodriguez in a statement CTU will once again turn to Jack to save the day, and as far accompanying her work. "I portray my per- as the emotional drama goes, expect more tension between ception of the individual, while also playing www.ventamme.com Chloe and Morris as well as a love triangle for Jack. with my conception of how the individuals portray themselves." www.facebook.com Grey's Anatomy: Now this is the Grey's we know and love. Last week's episode I found that this mix between the per- Sophia Rodriguez captures Mia Wilkin's alter ego. had the perfect mix of emotional and medical drama. From the head of the hos- sonal and the public images was very pital board having a fish in a place where no guy wants a fish, to Burke and approachable and easy to understand, partic- One of Le's painted pieces was particu- Cristina choosing a wedding cake, there was a constant back and forth between ularly with Rodriguez's photographs. Her larly captivating — it was of a young the two sides of the show. All the characters had great moments in the episode, works consisted of dual portraits of individ- Vietnamese child standing on the stairs and this can only mean that the season finale is going to be even better. Next uals — friends, family, classmates, etc. In the holding a curtain shyly. What was very week is the special two hour episode of Grey's. It will set up the premise for first portrait, the individual was portrayed in touching, though, was the fact that the child Addison's spin-off, and for some special scoop be sure to check the bottom of a normal context, the way in which they saw was wearing sandals that were much larger, the column. themselves. In the second portrait, belonging, perhaps, to a father or an older Rodriguez manipulated the make-up, light- relative. Heroes: This show just keeps getting better and better. In ing, and costuming to create an "alter-ego," Le's charcoal pieces lacked the vibrancy the future there was: Nicky/Jessica with Peter, Hiro is a ter- or how she, as the artist, viewed that person. of her painted works, but there was an rorist being tortured by a dark Matt, Nathan is President, It might not have been the most original aspect of imperfection and realism that and so much more. If the bomb does go off, it would cre- of concepts, but the execution was very made them truly captivating. One, in partic- ate a war between normal humans and those with abilities. enjoyable and striking. Certain photographs ular, was exceptionally stirring. It was a HRG, Hiro, Peter, Nicky, Claire, and DL are pitted against stood out from across the gallery: Mia woman sitting and smiling at the artist, but Matt, the Haitian, Mohinder, Nathan, and HRG's former Wilkin's '07 seemingly normal, downcast her smile was distinctive — almost ferocious company. Nathan decided to take drastic actions as presi- face contrasted with her "alter-ego" — the — and it almost looked like a black and dent, while Mohinder attempts to piece together what Hiro same downcast face smeared in brightly col- white photograph. has been trying to do. Peter is finally able to master all of ored oil paints. It seemed like a portrait out For Le, the individuality of her charac- his abilities and become as strong if not stronger than Sylar. o£ Boaggero! Le9iac!fvaUo's opera Pagliacci : ters was of the,greatest importance. "In my scifi.about.com The biggest shocker of the episode is that "Nathan" is actu- (Clowns), portrait work I want to capture and visually ally Sylar! After seeing the consequences of the bomb going off, we will be I also liked the portrait of John Jabbour portray what it is that makes a person an brought back to the present next week. '07. The first image was of a bright-eyed, individual," she said. "Whether it is through enthusiastic Jabbour; the second, though, painting or drawing, a portrait becomes suc- SPECIAL SPOILERS: featured him in a Palestinian- veil that cov- cessful for me if it brings the person to life." ered his face. His eyes were dynamic, and I Technically, neither exhibit was perfect, May 15 was struck by the vast contrast between his as is to be expected from (and celebrated Gilmore Girls: After Luke saves the day at Rory's graduation party, he and perception of himself and the more public about) student work. What was very impres- Lorelai will finally reunite with a kiss. While one couple comes together, Rory view that Rodriguez emphasized. sive, however, was the promise of talent and and Logan will head their separate ways after she turns down his marriage pro- skill that both Rodriguez and Le showed. What was particularly nice about posal. , Rodriguez's work, however, was its informal The concepts behind both exhibits, though feel. In looking at the various portraits, I was not entirely original, were very well executed May 17 struck by the personal connection she felt and showed a great deal of development, Grey's Anatomy: Jane Doe will not only, get an identity, but also a husband. with each subject. While I did not necessar- passion, and maturity. Callie finally figures out what is going on between George and Izzie, and the ily share the same connections, it was very I liked how well the two exhibits fit outcome is explosive. Also, Burke will have major reservations about marry- easy to feel the passion and energy that went together, as this united the gallery under the ing Cristina, and will turn to someone surprising for help. Finally, for you into each work. same, common theme: the individual. It was George fans, he is only considering leaving. particularly fitting that both centered on Rodriguez's'precision and detail were Supernatural: Jeffrey Dean Morgan will reprise his role as John Winchester. this, as the Broad Street Gallery represents not elements iri Le's works, but this was due Smallville: One of the main four characters will "die," and all signs are point- the difference in perception between the stu- to the change in media. While Rodriguez ing towards Chloe. dent artist and the art world, the school and used close-up photographs, Le used charcoal Ugly Betty: Betty and Henry's romance heats up. Meanwhile, Wilhelmina the Hartford community, and the private and paints, and this made for a very enjoy- makes great strides in her ambitious power play as Daniel descends further in and public individual. able difference. a downward spiral. The Suarez family trip to Mexico takes a dangerous turn, with old ghosts creating new problems. Explosive secrets will be revealed, and everything will be tied together by a beloved Broadway musical.

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By PETER DACEY self, 6-1, 6-0, while co-captain Willie ranked at number six nationally, when Samarth was able to keep it close when SPORTS WRITER Leonard '07 made the most of his last Trinity was edged out 6-3. The doubles he took two sets by 6-3 and 6-0 scores, home match by only giving up two play gave promise to the match as a but three set defeats for both Marsden It has been a disappointing season as points in his second set after giving up whole, with Trinity taking two of three; and Ramsey were the difference on the a whole for the Trinity College Men's none in the first. most notably, Yahng and Samarth's win, day. Tennis team, who simply could not get One of the season's closest matches 8-2. The entire lineup shifted upward any breaks in a sport where inches can came the following day on the road But the Bantams could not get on against third-ranked Middlebury last make all the difference. against the Williams College Ephs, track in any of the singles matches. Sunday due to the unavailability of Despite the setbacks, however, the Marsden, and his absence was too much team has pushed on and endured, and for Trinity against another top-ranked this week was rewarded with the fourth team. seed in the NESCAC Tournament. Only Ramsay and Dolan were able to Beyond that, they wrapped up a perfect take a doubles match in the 7-2 defeat, season on their home courts with a 9-0 and Samarth again was the lone positive trouncing of Babson, and closed out outcome at singles, where he won in two their regular reason with a 6-5 record. 6-4 sets. In what was only the fourth home Trinity had a chance to erase a season match for Trinity this year, the Bantams of disappointments at Afnherst on April showed that they can be a force when 27 in the NESCAC Championship given the advantage last Thursday and Tournament. defeated the Babson College Bears, 9-0. While the Bantams' record merited Beginning with an overwhelming effort only the fourth seed, the team has a very in doubles and moving into almost flaw- real chance to beat the entire field, begin- less singles play, every player was seem- ning with the fifth-seeded host team on ingly on his game. Friday, which resulted in a 5-2 loss. With Co-captain Brian Marsden '07 and their third loss in a row, Trinity fell to 6- Brett Ramsay '08 gave a good look at 6 on the season. what their long-time pairing can do by In the No. 1 doubles, Samarth and cruising to an 8-1 win in doubles, David Yahng won, 8-5. In the No. 3 doubles, Yahng '09 and Gautam Samarth '09 con- Marsden and Nick White '10 won 8-6,

tinued their own fine pair play, 8-2s and which gave the Bantams a 2-1 lead as the Tom Dolan '08 and Nick White '10 made day entered the singles matches. it look easy with their own 8-1 showing. Though four different Trinity players The singles matches were about as managed to win their first sets, Amherst flawless as the results in doubles, as not still proved dominant, as they came back a single Bantam conceded more than two to win the No. 3 and No. 2 singles, with games in any one set or more than three straight-set victories at No. 1 and No. 5. total. In fact, Jon McLeman '07 was too After the Lord Jeffs clinched good even for that, posting no fewer their win, the No. 4 and No. 6 matches than two perfect sets to win his match. ended at one set. With their seaso&,,p,yer, 1 Yahng took advantage of a rare the Bantams look to next season, where" '* chance in the number two spot by Erin Caner they hope to gain another Tournament almost winning in perfect fashion him- ie-i.Apt.iiii Bii.m M.irsdoi "07 defeated his opponent (r2, 6-1 in Trinity's sweep of Babson on April 19. berth. Women's Tennis Women's Lacrosse Friday, April 27 at Amherst L 5-0 Saturday, April 28 at Connecticut College W 19-14 In the rirst lound of the NliSC AC Tournament, the Tiinity The Bantam Women earned the No. 2 seed m Women's "Unnis team was beaten bv tlu- thud-ranked Amhci?t Lmd Championship Touniami.nL with the hijih scoting win. Senior co-capum Jeffs 5-0. The B.uiuuus emeicd the Touitnimerit ranked sixth i» the Lduren Matinow.slj scored five goals1 and four asiis:i in civ |i..iiic, loidm.; league ami gi>t the unfoi tun.it c draw oi pla>iti£ lhe hn^i team and thi- it-am to an 11-3 overall recoui. ti J in the NESCAC. C.J Y.mutsky "OS " the wiiinu ut the p.i*i thier NEiCAC Championships. racked up five a.ssms and one go.il, and Saia Rentes '10 weired four JICUU. Tnnitv exploded iviih a ••'-? Wad m ilie ili.si lull, but the lead was i.ut to one Ainhcst .swept the doubles maldics. rhe No. ] match ended 8-1. hy the cud of the firsi half. The otrense on bolh sides, exploded in the sec.- I hi- \'o 2 a! 8-0. and" i hi Mo. 3 .it S-3. Alter rhis, Amherst needed oud half, but Trinity held on to win, 19-14. onl> to win iVrii singles mauhes, whi<-h they did. Aniherst's Brittany Beickt_s bear li.intam Amanda Tramont 6-1, 6-2, and Lord Jeff Katie Sunday, April 29 vs. Williams, First Round NESCAC Championship Hudson overlook Trinity's Lindsay Rublander 6-2, 6-1. The rest of the Tournament 14-13 L (OT) matches were lett uniinuhcd, and Amheist walked away with the vic- Trinity, who was tanked No. 2 in New England and No 8 in the nation, tory, continuing m the Tournament, ends its si.-a.son with a record of 11-4 with this loss to Williams. Dunne ihe .second half. Trinity scoied SK goals to take an 11-5 lead. Williams :'ien It was the- second time within a w<-ek that the Bantams had fated scored six goals. lyin& the game with ?l seconds remaining. Aftet both the Jetfs, with List Fiiday'.s contest going against the Bantams. 8-1. teams stored once. Williams look the lead wuh one second left in the lirsl l'mishmg, the season 11-6, the season was not eninely a disappoint- half of overtime 13-12. "J unity stored again 10 tie the game with 20 seconds ment, with many impressive wins. left in lhe second halt, but Williams managed to net one, winning the panic 14 13.

Men's Lacrosse Tuesday, April 24 at Eastern Connecticut, 22-11 W <-.\ 1-2. but tlic tio Llid not iasi long, as tlu' Conn. College CrmJs Ci)iiuinied li diffcient Bantam pkwrs- <;comc. with aiu to .SLOIC. and ho'd tlu bantams scoroK's-. foi lhe final -lii.?? muiuics nj'ilit Rob Mountain '0? scoiing five jjoaK .'.'id n«,o as^isis, mij.iietdei same. .S.'m Slater 'OS and 'lode.sthi scoieo 'lie two v.oih 'or lhe Raii'.Jtu1:, Ui.il] "0V s«.ormji thtec i>r\il>, md atijil-Liiar! Kni Teds-xJii "f>S winch wen. baJc-in-bark. Alex 1'alma 'CW made lfi saves 111 rhr net. '.-nee J-ad s,.u:"ng thiee arsis'* Midlu-Mcr^ C iiunot \X';lij, '(>9 anJ ivie Durivng 'U1 led the Hanr.ims to 23 of .^ Uu^-jVwini. VCi'.h ihis game, Sunday, April 29 at Middlebuiy, First Round NESCAC Championship 'Iriimv bctomts tin' firM ttain in n.Mern Cuimeclitm's hmoiy to Tournament, 16-4 L ddeat the Warunri move vL-ti ontt on thtu home lu-ld. WJlx. with Kn.s fcdischi iiiuned the yami, sconnj!, ,il ihe 11:01 mark, tlv 1 nine ground. Kills. Ird the B.mtain - and bot h l")mniny ,md Adam Cox Middlebury Km'heis then .-cort-d ughl straight ^oals, nev^r luoking back c '0 had Ci.nlit Tniiily ends then season wilh a recoitl of l)-(\ Palm.i in.ide ?.(•• saves in thse ya.ne. Panther* Moring -.imp!) overshadowed ;he Bant.itu offense Saturday, April 28 vs. Connecticut College 8-2 L Middlebury suued Five unansweicd points in the second iju.'.tlci. TIK-V Trinity ended re2ul.11 season pla;. lM {i\ir.iil and .^-4 in the .scored lour times m ;he : h< rd and four times in tho tout tit. in addition to NI-SCAC TMih this n>.i)K- TIK;. carnal thi N'D. .' ^'.d m the NtsCAC two m the nisi. lrit;i:\ managed to -core four nrie1;. eudjiig iht s;ainc wall Chanvpioiishp Tournament. Alu-i rlu- rust Ljii,uier, liu pame wa": lied a si 010 in 16 4.

Compiled by James Kukstis May 1,2007 23 Trin Earns Third Straight NESCAC Bid j Bantam Rowers Dominate continued from page 24 dered after the third inning. one run on a home run by the A strong pitching performance first batter and hit much better." wall. Trinity, now 18-8, tied the by Alvino and home runs by The Bantams closed the regular Competition at Regattas game at three in the top of the Dougherty and Beth Gostanian season up at Bates on Sunday and continued from page 24 Trinity's Men's varsity team took fifth inning. The come-from- '08 paced Trinity to a victory in took the game 10-2. Mullin went 3- home the Graf Cup in recognition behind rally was capped off by a the second game. Alvino settled 3 with two runs scored and four victory. of their excellent performance. run-scoring double by Dougherty. down after surrendering a leadoff RBIs. Cutler and Tait each added In the April 28 race, only the The first varsity eight placed first Righthander Brittany Alvino '08 home run by pitching six innings two RBIs in the win. Trinity is now first women's varsity eight and the with a time of 6:03.3. The second walked a Western player in the and allowing one run and five hits. 20-9 and Bates dropped to 5-16. women's fours raced. The eight and third varsity eights also won sixth with one out, who was then Dougherty broke a 1-1 tie in the "We weren't too happy about had a strong race and finished their respective races. moved to second on a passed ball, third inning with a leadoff home traveling all the way to Bates to just first with a time of 7:13.5, beating Second boat coxswain, Aaron advanced to third on a ground run and Gostanian extended the play one game," Tait said, "but we Clark University, Connecticut Sawitsky '08 recalled the excite- out, and finally scored the winning lead in the fifth inning with a two- played very well and our hitting College, and Wesleyan University. ment of the second race. "We run on a wild pitch. run blast over the center field was great. I think it was a good For the second race of the day, stayed nice and calm until we "Those were tough games to fence. game to end on before going into the varsity eight split into two made a fantastic move, taking a lose," Tait said. "One-run games "We didn't come ready to play the NESCAC Tournament." fours. Both fours won their race seat every stroke and winning by always are [...] We played well, but at all in the first game," said Tait. The Bantams play their first against Connecticut College, nine seconds. It was one of the we could have gotten both of "We never should have let nine NESCAC Tournament game at Bowdoin College, Wesleyan best races I've ever seen, despite ,• those games if we hit just a little runs get in. We were able to pull it home, against Williams, ranked University, and Clark University. the fact that we didn't really; bit better." together and get back on track in number one in the NESCAC "This was a good race in sprint." On Saturday, the Bantams split the second game. We only gave up West, this Friday at 5:00 p.m. preparation for New Englands. First boat coxswain, Matt a doubleheader against the visiting We're really excited for the Owyang '07, agreed with Brandeis University Judges. upcoming weekend to see what we Sawitsky's description of the fine Brandeis won the first game 9-3 as a team and what our competi- racing that happened both week- and the Bantams took the second tion will bring," said Amory ends. "I think both pieces went game 5-1. Trinity improved tol9-9 Minot '09, who raced in the sec- very well; we executed our race overall; the Judges fell to 19-17. The ond Varsity four. plan and were able to come away Bantams earned their third straight Coxswain of the second varsity with two victories." bid to the NESCAC Tournament four, Amelia Shister '09, acknowl- Next weekend, both the Men's next weekend at Tufts University edged the strength of the four and Women's teams will partici- by virtue of a Bates College loss women in her boat. "It was a hard- pate in the New England early that day. fought race, especially since the Championships. Last year, the In the opener, Brandeis girls had raced in the varsity eight Women's second varsity, men's jumped out to an early 3-0 lead in earlier that day," she said. first and second varsity, and men's the third inning. Trinity responded The Men's team dominated in first and second novice eights won in the bottom half of the inning the April 21 race. The first varsity their respective events. The next with a three-run home run by eight won by open water with a weekend, they will continue on to Mullin. Brandeis broke the 3-3 tie time of 5:51.5 against Bates, WPI, the ECAC National Invitational in the fifth inning by scoring five and UNH. Similarly, the second Rowing Championship. We wish runs including a three-run home boat finished first at 6:05.4 and them luck with the rest of their run. Mullin led off the seventh the third boat won their race with season, but regardless of the out- inning with a solo home run, the Erin Caner a time of 6:23.1. come, they have proven their only run Brandeis' pitching surren- Catcher Axiana Mullin '09 fouls off a pitch before taking a walk against Brandeis. At the April 28 regatta, the depth as a team already. Starting Pitching Shines as Trin Takes Win Streak into Wesleyan continued from page 24 the team. "I am really happy overall in how our The Judges' big inning came in the team rebounded, from the Tufts series. All sixth, when a catcher's interference call the guys who were on last year's team knew allowed Brandeis to rally with two out and how hard it was ending the season on a 10- two on. The next three batters singled to game losing streak, and none of us wanted drive in five, but sophomore lefty Eric a repeat of last year, and we didn't let that McGrath came on to strike out the first happen," said Killeen. man he faced and retire the side to end the The Bantams will go into their final reg- threat. He walked one in the seventh, but ular-season contests at home against went one and two-thirds scoreless to pick Wesleyan at 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. on up the save for the Bantams, Saturday looking to obtain an at-large bid Unfortunately; Trinity came a tiebreaker to the NCAA Division III Tournament. with Bowdoin short of advancing to the "The future of the program is very- NESCAC Championship Tournament. bright and depth continues to be a However, the team's solid performance strength for the team. I fully expect to win even without the incentive of a tournament the final two games and finish up the reg- bid is a source of pride for the veterans on ular season on a high note," said McGrath.

Edwin C. Pratt Freshman pitcher/outfielder Jim Wood went 1-4 in Trinity's most recent game against Brandeis. Inside Sports: •\ Season Wrap-Ups, page 22 Men's Tennis, page 22 The Trinity Tripod May 1, 2007 Bantam Softball Advances to NESCAC Tournament ByCATMAHER between first and second, but SPORTS WRITER Wesleyan threw the ball away allowing another run to score. On April 25,' the Trinity Trinity added two in the third on College Softball team traveled to a two-run single to center by short- Middletown, Conn, to take on the stop Stacy Hills '07 and picked up Wesleyan University Cardinals. the eighth run in the fifth frame Behind the one-hit pitching per- on a two-out, run-scoring triple by formance of sophomore Tait. The mercy rule was put into righthander Gabrielle Sergi, the effect and the game ended after Trinity College Bantams ended a five innings. three-game slide and improved to The next day, the team traveled 18-6 while halting the Cardinals' to Danbury, Conn, and faced the 12-game winning streak with an 8- Western Connecticut State 0, five-inning win. With the sec- University Colonials in a non-con- ond game rained out, Wesleyan fell ference doubleheader. The to 19-12. Colonials defeated the Bantams 1- "We played very well against 0 and 4-3. In game one, the Wesleyan," said outfielder Jessica Western Connecticut pitcher Tait '10, "especially since we only struck out 12 and allowed three had 10 players." singles. The Colonials, now 17-11, The Bantams combined four made the best of their two hits off Erin Caner hits with four walks and one co-captain lefthander Sara First baseman Kent Graham '10 singles through the right side during the second game against Amherst on Saturday. Wesleyan error to forge a 5-0 lead Dougherty '07, driving in their in the second inning. Pitcher Erika only run on an RBI double in the Klotz '10 walked with the bases bottom of the fourth inning. Trinity Baseball Sweeps Weekend loaded to force in the first run and Laura Cutler '08 had two of the Tait, who went 24 with two RBIs, Bantams' three hits in the opener. By STEPHANIE APSTEIN er Matt Stafford. After a one-two-three, top of drove in her first run of the game In the nightcap, Western raced SPORTS EDITOR the third for Barnard, they added to the tt&K with a single to center. Catcher out to a 3-0 lead after a two-run when Graham was hit by a pitch with the bases Ariana Mullin '09 followed with home run over the left-center field Despite the Trinity College Baseball Team's loaded. another hit to plate two runners. disappointing final NESCAG East series loss The Bantams tacked on two more in the She was forced into a rundown see TRIN on page 23 against the Tufts University Jumbos that cost fifth on another two-run home run, this one them a bid to the NESCAC Tournament, the by DiBenedetto. The team's last two runs came Bantams bounced back this weekend to sweep in the seventh when Graham and freshman doubleheaders against the Amherst College right fielder Jim Wood both singled to djjve*1h Lord Jeffs on Saturday and the Brandeis runs. University Judges on Sunday. Junior righthander Michael Regan contin- As has been the theme all season, starting ued the complete-game trend the next day pitching was key for the 3antams this weekend. against Brandeis, tossing a seven-inning eight "It really seems like we can throw any one hitter in just 80 pitches to bring his record to of our starters out there, and you just know we an impressive 5-0. are going to get a great effort from him," said Both teams were quiet offensively until the junior shortstop Thomas DiBenedetto, whose fourth, when Piacentini singled to right field to 40 runs scored are good for first in the break scoreless tie. Trinity added two more on NESCAC. a two-run homer by Graham the very next Junior righthander Tim Kiely, last week's inning, and then Piacentini drove in his second hero and NESCAC, ECAC, and NCBWA run of the day on another RBI single. Erin Caner Pitcher of the Week, struck again with another The Bantams responded to Brandeis' only Senior shortstop Stacy Hills went 1-4 in the Bantams' season closer vs. Brandeis. seven-inning complete-game performance to run in the bottom of the sixth with two more pick -up the win by a score of 3-0 in game one .in the top of the seventh on Killeen's second against Amherst. two-run home run in as many days. He allowed six hits, one walk, and no runs In general, Trinity's defense has been stellar Trin Grew Looks to New while fanning three to improve his record to 4- this season, to which the pitching staff credits 0. a large amount of their confidence in challeng- Freshman first baseman Kent Graham put ing hitters. England Champs, EGACs the Bantams on the board early with an RBI "We have been able to pitch the ball very By LAUREN TURLIK third varsity eights raced in the groundout in the first inning. The Lord Jeffs well all season, but that is a credit to the our NEWS EDITOR same event. The second boat won kept the bats quiet until the third, when soph- hitters and the defense. It is a lot easier to have the race with a time of 7:14.34, omore catcher Sean Killeen homered to confidence on the mound when you know The Trinity Men's and and the third eight came in fourth straightaway center. that all the fielders are going to make all the Women's Crew teams have contin- at 8:05.08. In the fourth, senior designated hitter Ben plays and the hitters are going to score runs for ued their successful season over The women did (an excellent Silvanic took advantage of two Amherst mis- you," -said Regan. the past two weekends with as job, considering the terrible cues: he walked, advanced to second on a The Bantams got on the board early in many wins. Both races were held weather conditions that had kept passed ball, moved to third on a single by soph- game two to back junior righthander and cap- at Lake Quinsigamond in' them off of the water for the omore second baseman Ryan Piacentini, and tain Jon Rappaport, who surrendered six runs, Worcester, Mass., and both races entire week preceding the race. scored on another passed ball. none of them earned, before being chased exemplified the strength that the "Our warm-up was a little The offense was much more productive in from the game in the sixth after Trinity mis- team has developed over the year. rough, being our first time on the game two, although the Bantams scattered only cues became too much. The women's varsity eight water together all week, but right seven hits. Junior righty Chandler Barnard was The team jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the raced Bates, Washington College, before the start we had an excel- masterful as he went the distance, allowing only top of the first inning on a two-run single by and UNH in the,April 21 regatta. lent sprint and went into the race one run on two hits over nine innings to Stafford and a one-run single by Silvanic. It was a,tough race for the first in pretty high spirits. We had a improve to 7-1. He added six strikeouts to his Brandeis got one back in the second, but varsity eight. The-women placed great start and were able to pull team- and NESCAC-leading total of 50. - another single by Stafford in the third negated third with.a finishing time of 6:59. ahead within the first several Except for the fifth inning, when he surren-, the damage. The Bantams added three UNH won the, race and finished strokes," said Hannah Knipple '07, dered both hits and the run, Barnard was per- unearned runs on doubles by Wood and in 6:52.76, Bates placed second who coxed the second boat to a fect. Piacentini. with a time of 6:56.38. Trinity's first runs came in the second Both Trinity's second and see BANTAM on page 23 inning on a two-run homer by junior left field- see STARTING on page 23