VOL. XCV NO. 9 PUBLISHED BY THE STUDENTS OP TRINITY COLLEGE SINCE 1904 NOVEMBER 19,1996 Spinning Up A Variety Of Sounds For 20 Years Student-Run Radio Station Serves As A Link Between Trinity And Its Community Through Music

BY BRIAN PRICE serve in all six executive board positions. The current positions News Writer include station manager, musi- cal director, program director, fi- Located on the bottom floor nancial director, technical of High Rise the college radio director, and promotions direc- station, 89.3 WRTC FM, has tor. These members are elected been broadcasting for over 20 by a vote of the general board. years. The station serves as a Under each director is a staff of link between Trinity and the students who help the directors greater Hartford community, perform their duties. and is known for playing a wide Though the students hold all variety of music ranging from the board positions many of the Latin freestyle to rock. DJ's are from the Hartford com- Financed by money from munity. One reason for this is both the school and the com- the lack of student involvement munity, the station recently in the station itself. "It seems completed a fund drive in the that most students don't even community at large. In addi- know that the station exists. tion, the college gave the station They never call to make re- enough money to cover the quests or anything. Instead all costs for the rest of the semes- the interest comes from the ter. . people in the community," Khaiim Kelly shows his stuff at WRTC-FM radio. The EMILY HARTING The station is currently stated one DJ. Station Manager station has been in operation for 20 years now. sponsoring a three on three bas- Patrice Evans '98 said that the three slots during the day, albeit This is followed by a rock pro- programming includes Latin ketball tournament this Satur- lack of student involvement can rather late, from 10:00 a.m. to gram until 12:00 noon. Gener- and rock music. day in the college gym with the be explained by the fact that the 12:00 noon, from 12:00 mid- ally, programming from that The station managers would proceeds going to benefit char- station has, "Made a concerted night to 2:00 a.m., and from 2:00 point includes a great deal of like to encourage students to get ity. Teams can enter for a nomi- effort to reach out to the com- a.m. to 6:00 a.m. After "Thought reggae which fills the time spot more involved in the station. All nal fee which will cover courts munity." Power" comes jazz and gospel between 6:00 and 7:00 p.m. un- that is needed is a brief training and costs. The station is run pre- "Thought Power," the rap/ shows on the weekends, which til )a;z takes over until 7.00 p m period before getting, your own dominantly by studeni,^ whu .rhy O ^ Affirmative Action Lecture Lecture Deals With Stresses Misconceptions Issues Around Polling doesn't attempt to promote because the gun used is too BY IAN LANG on two dozen surveys con- people who are unqualified for large, and second because they . BY LUCA LAINO ducted by her firm in which. News Editor the positions which they are claim that there is no conceiv- News Writer • applying for. "Affirmative Ac- able scenario were an agent an average of 1200 people were tion has never been a means to would have to fire a gun 20 questioned per cross-section. Professor of Psychology •Trinity alum Dr. Diane Her firm, Princeton Sxuvey Sharon Herzberger gave a lec- get untalented people a job that times in one minute. "If the they are not qualified for. This courts decide in the favor of Colasanto gave a talk in Mc- Research, is Newsweek ture on Affirmative Action on Cook auditorium about politi- Magazine's regular pollster Thursday, November 14 in the is antithetical to the very goals these women they will basi- of this policy." cally be saying that whether or cal opinion research and and did 10 polls for the maga- Trinity College Women's Center. polling on Thursday, Novem- zine on the election. Other cli- Herzberger a self described pro- After laying out the basic not somebody can pass this test is irrelevant to whether the per- ber 14 , Cotasanco is both, a ents of her firm include such ponent of Affirmative Action, principle of the policy, vice-president at Princeton high-profile media organiza- was introduced as an expert on Herzberger went on to discuss son can be an FBI agent," said Herzberger. Survey Research, a private tions as the Knight-Rider me- Social Psychology. She focused the variety of steps which are polling agency, and president dia . consortium, National her discussion on the common the key to understanding Affir- Another step which is central of The American Association Public Radio and the MacNeil misconceptions many people mative Action as it should op- to the whole Affirmative Action for Public Opinion Research, a Lehrer News Hour, Her firm have regarding Affirmative Ac- erate. First is making sure that process is better recruitment. watchdog group of the polling is a Media Research Organiza- tion, a policy which has re- the criteria for membership in "Companies need to make a spe- industry. She discussed the tion as opposed to a Private cently come under attack an organization is predictive of cial effort to include more mi- nature and method of infor- Research Foundation, which throughout the country. the success an individual can norities in their recruitment mation gathering in rier field; works for private interests as "Most people, even propo- have in that organization. practices. Often discrimination her views on statistics gath- opposed to the media, i.e. a po- nents of the policy, don't know To demonstrate what she at this point has nothing to do ered on the election and her litical candidate such as- what Affirmative Action truly meant, Herzberger talked about with prejudice, but instead it is views on the polling profes- Clintan. Colasanto seemed to is. According to the definition, a recent case in which women an oversight brought on by so- sion in general, Follow-Higher express some thinly veiled Affirmative Action is taking trainees are suing the FBI over cial practices," states lecture, Colasanto fielded criticism of partisan research steps to promote within organi- whether some of their criteria Herzberger. According to her, some questions from an audi- organizations stating that, zations appropriate representa- discriminate unfairly against an example of this type of over- ence that consisted rnafalyof -while reputable of course, tions of people from various women. In this case the women sight can be found in the con- professors, IDP students and "You know who's paying their demographic groups," stated contend that a test in which the struction business in New York, non-Trinity students. bill, so you haye to question Herzberger. She stressed, how- trainees have to fire a gun 20 were blacks are often denied see FOIXS on page seven Colasanto based her lecture ever, that Affirmative Action times in a minute is unfair first see ACTION on page seven INSIDE THI Freshman class officer Yolanda Flaminoran in News 6 The Callows Hill elections are tomor- the Division III Cross Opinion 2 Bookstore hosted .i row. The Tripod has writers' harvest fea- Country national Features 14 your complete elec- turing several noted championships in Rock Arts 12 tion guide. Check it Trinity authors. The Island, Illinois. See how Announcements 10 out li review on..... ;.... 12 shefared...... 20 Sports 17 PAGE 2 OPINION THE TRINITY TRIPOD - NOVEMBER 19,1996

. _ditor, the remedy of excommunica- tion in the matter of Catholic Trapped In An Ivory Tower This writer is a Roman pro-abortion voters and legisla- Catholic and a former seminar- tors. Millions of unborn babies This weekend Trinity hosted several minority student prospectives. The young pros- ian. Let it be know that those would have been saved if Pope pects lined the long walk, strolled past the dorms, stared up at the expanse of stone and Christians who voted for pro- John Paul had acted decisively glanced over towards the luciously green quad and over towards the ivory church tower. abortion politicians such as by employing the Christ autho- No doubt the architecture and landscape were not the only thing prospective stu- President Clinton became di~ rized command of dents noticed as they walked around the campus this weekend. After all, the church is not the largest "ivory" body on this campus; the studentbody owns that title. Most ...those Christians who voted for pro- students can admit to this and some students are drastically aware of this fact every abortion politicians such as President day. Clinton became direct accomplices in the Although there is a general sense that Trinity needs to increase its diversity, is this really felt throughout the student body? Race is a subject rarely discussed on this cam- bestial abortion holocaust. pus and the reason does not seem to be apathy, but rather fear. Often times, minority students welcome the chance to discuss and share their ideas on race relations, stereo- rect accomplices in the bestial excomuincation. types, and living in a Caucasian-dominated environment and country, but white stu- abortion holocaust. As accom- Pope John Paul bears sub- dents do not seem as willing to participate in these discussions. plices to murder, these pseudo- stantial guilt in the continued There were fairly loud grumblings around the time of Minority Alumni Weekend Christian voters committed massacre of unborn children as from students on campus, but they were never discussed. The existence of affirmative mortal sin and de facto excom- do the American bishops and action and alternative orientations is constantly criticized, but ideas are rarely discussed municated themselves. Long cardinals who have responded between students of different races. White students claim that they are afraid of being ago, Catholic priests and espe- like mute dogs because of cow- cially bishops such as Pope John ardice. pinned a "racist" for their questions or disagreements with minority students. But is Paul should have provided these this actually where racism begins? In his 1930 encyclical Casti specific instructions of moral Connubii Pope Pius XI stated This weekend, in a female dormitory bathroom which men use on a daily basis, a theology. about abortion: God is the Judge resident spotted a group of African-American male prospectives using the facilities. In 1948 saintly Pope Pius XII and Avenger of innocent blood The female proceeded to call Campus Safety and report that four "black" men were in declared that all political candi- which cries from earth to the bathroom. Not men, black men. The female obviously assumed that the males dates were automatically heaven. were not students, or she would not have called. After all, the bathroom hosts male excomunicated. Pope John Paul activity on a regular basis. was a student in Rome at that Sincereley, Her assumption that these were not students was correct, but not entirely. They were, time. The Polish Pontiff has had Joseph Edward Valley after all, welcome on campus and probably told that they could use the bathroom freely. the similar obligation toemploy Hartford, CT Would she have been so quick to call Campus Safety if the males were white? Why did she specify that they were black in her call? Most of all, is anyone really surprised by this account? At a college where less than twenty percent of the students are minori- Can't...take it... any...l©nger!! ties and where the surrounding neighborhood is composed of mostly minorities, is As the temperature drops, our workloads rise and this assumption so shocking? we begin to feel like Superman suffering under the Unfortunately, the answer is, most likely, "no." Isn't this where racism stems from? effects of green kryptonite. Only one week left, Not from our intellectual discussions or questions of one another, but rather our as- though, and then off to other places for a generous sumptions, fears, stereotypes and ignoration of a subject that desperately needs to be five clay break. Gotta pay for Reading Week Some- discussed. how. . , ,„ , .

Writer's Harvest The Gallows Hill Bookstore Cfjt hosted two and a half hours of readings by local writers to raise food money. No, not for themsleves, for the community. Writers included Pfeil, O'Nan, Selz, Moore, and more- see the Arts Section for trinity i more. Amy Shackelford *97 Elizabeth Perry <98 Pimps &, Bitches You could see the portraits in EDITOR-IN-CHIEF MANAGING EDITOR Hamlin Hall grimacing. Trippuh's Bad PU>USHEU WKKKI/V BY THF STUDENTS Of Boys and Girls give further proof that a TRINITY COLLEGE few dedicated people can throw a good NEWS EDITORS PHOTOGRAPHY EDITORS party. Only the fools didn't go dressed. Ernesto C. Angiiilln '99 Laura Blackioell '99 Double Decker Double Flop. When will we stop Ian Lang '99 Gits Ellison '97 directing school funds to bad parties? The ad-line for this one — "On one level w there'll be a weak video dance party, and FEATURES EDITOR ADVERTISING MANAGER if on the other there'll be an even worse Anthony Lotvenberg '97 Dana Prayed '98 band." Students go to parties to hang out with other students, and close quarters make this possible; the herd is comfort- OPINION EDITORS BUDGET DIRECTOR James Evans '97 able — we don't need two fields to graze Tim Sbtover '98 in. - David Skaff'97 Library Antics Every year we get to hear COPY EDITORS pledges of the Raven Society imitate ANNOUNCEMENTS EDITOU Josh Goldfine '98 farm animals in the library. Let's not Katie Kurz'99 Lisa Harrison '99 forget that we're here to have fun, even Brian Hart '99 in the library. SPORTS EDITORS Jacob Kasell '99 Carolyn French '98 Helen LimoncelH '97 Peter Guiney '97 Chris Savarese '99 POLICY CONCERNING LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ARTS EDITOR ' FEATURED WRITER Letters to The Trinity Tripod must be received by 5:00 p.m. Kerry McKevitt '99 Levi hitman '98 on the Friday before publication. Letters should be addressed to the Editor, not a particular individual. No unsigned or PRODUCTION MANAGER anonymous letters will be published. However, named will Tony Arciuolo'99 be withheld at the author's request. The Tripod will not pub- lish any letters deemed by the editors to be an attack on an indi vid ual's character or personality. Otherwise, all opinions • The Trinity Tripod is published every Tuesday, excluding vacations by t he. student! of expressed will be given a forum. Trinity College in Hartjord, Connecticut. All letters are the sole responsibility of the authors and do Subscribe to The Tripod:$15forll issues (1 semester), $28 for 22 issues (1 year), not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of The Tripod. $50Jor 44 issues (2 years), $90 for 88 issues (4 years). The editors of The Tripod reserve the right to edit all letters The Tripod office is located n the basement of Jackson Dormitory, for clarity or brevity. Address all correspondences to: The Trinity Tripod, Trinity College #702582, 300 Summit Street, Hartford, CT 06106-3100. Letters may be submitted via: •CAMPUS MAIL: Box 702582 Editor-in-Chief Business Office FAX •F-MAII. [email protected] (HW) 297-25X3 (860) 297-2584 (860) 297-5361 •CAMPI^ NETWORK: General Resources/Docex/Tripod NOVEMBER 19, 1996 - THE TRINITY TRIPOD OPINION PACE 3

tasy guild have few explicitly What's Wrong stated politically partisan ob- jectives. However, when this AMWAY... BY PAVE SKAFF by Jamie Evans money is used to actively pur- sue a political end, I see a poten- While perusing a recent edi- Graphologists believe that by examining specific features of reaucratic idiocy Trinity Col- tial problem. In essence, each of handwriting that they can; uncover the silent neuroses, jaded tion of the Hartford Advocate lege was listed as a donor when, us (or whomever is paying the (it's free and I'm usually broke), complexes, lost family trees, and other dysfunctional histories in fact, it was the Trinity College bill) is signing on to support of people. However, in light of the proliferation (procreation?)of I stumbled upon a small section Democrats who had contrib- partisan beliefs that might be which detailed the campaign word processors, the art of handwriting has gone the way of jelly uted. However, my inquiries the antithesis of our actual be- braclelets and East Coast real estate investment, and although it contributions of local Con- into whether or not the money liefs. Connpirg only receives necticut institutions. Not sur- would seem that these bold scientists will have to returnto thier had come from the private student money with the indi- posts as mere palm readers, it is not so. Because inour service prisingly, insurance companies funds of individual students or vidual OK of each student. It (dangerous and increasingly oriented world, we have evolved far enough to have even our from the budget alloted to the makes sense then that student writing: pre-fabficated for us; in the form of the point and- click; powerful in the political arena) Democrat's club by SGA were groups who are engaged in per- : :: : : : : :; personality, the font..:;': ;: ''. ' i :.;•••> -';• •{:';• ',-. J''y • ; • - ^ . • •"'V?'•; • and cigarette manufacturers diverted and diffused. It appears suading students to act in a cer- (just plain dangerous) topped tain poltical arena should be •The shapes.of letters, the distance between them; the abso- to me that the money originally lutesize when listed as twelve point,;the angle:of italicization, the list. However, hiding at the came from Trinity College and held to the same standard. bottom of the list was a 300+ allof these^ things canreplace theicharaehteristies of manuscript: was used by the Trinity College Oftentimes, hypothetically We. have font designers, arid thousandsof fonts: available, al- dollar donation to the Demo- Democrats to pay dues and examining these issues in their cratic party from Trinity Col- though most computers come:eguipped\vith;only a.stock eight other nationally related fees. most extreme possibility pro- ortwelvetochoosefrom. From these.we;iire:left^tosifttfirough lege. Needless to say, I was I must say that I have a fun- vides some clarity. Suppose a slightly surprised and looked to the bin of personality typestofirtd on>th'at^p;proxirnates'avxa^: damental disagreement with group of students wished to see if a donation of similar either one that We are, one tHatwe yfyx&'Xp be,:perhapS:Only /the• : : [ : : : value had been made to the Re- one we write in,:: :,. .:::, >.,'.^'S^'-'^' v -'^ V:. -.. . ':.:•".••„ ';••:: •^•• ^- • publican party. That side of the / have no problem with Trinity allowing Each font seems to speak in a certain voice. Here at "Fhe. Tripod ledger said that Trinity had any student to actively lobby for a we haye, accessto several hundred fonts; The one I'm using now given no money to the Republi- is the article body text for The Tripod^ Berkeley :G>ld Style Book;: I : cans. This angered me consider- heartfelt position. Suppose that it's; supposed t0 project a voice: of youthlul effort, ably. Not because 1 support with a squeak of jour, iialistie integrity. Look to the: left and you'll giving money to any of the noticea larg^:o^te in themid^ well-dressed prostitutes that such behavior. However, I do not start a group which supported tierin cpmroentaryjames'Eyaris: The qiiote is a special; forit that claim to represent us in Con- place the blame with the Trin- the efforts of white suprema- implies; prpfjaurid irisighVfrom w^ Fonts gress, but rather, because Trin- ity College Democrats. Cer- cists or followed devoutly the spealcin ways that wordf aldne:cannot: ?; ; ";/;.•' ".':.,; : ity had seemingly given to one tainly if I had the intricate preachings of Louis Farrakahn. I've^^ always wondefcd who the hell writesin Geneva. Just look and not the other. This led me knowledge of SGA procedure Ignore for a moment the seem- at It; ITS pMi ;:WORSE M GAPS, it's sq:$traight and narrow needed to procure funds at this ing absurdity of these sugges- to conclude that Trinity must be thatJjcan:barily'starid typ^^ advocating a particular candi- school, I would use it to advance tions. They are no different, in sally bland f^nt of primitive^ Vferdpr6cessors,:aridi:suspect date, and thus only one side of those causes that I supported. I basic structure, than a group it is ertiployjed by Computer^'ads/whJD'd^Snd'st^qt;^^. the idealogical debate. have no problem with Trinity which seeks to promote Bill Mention to-faGte,'.witHrt Clinton or Bob Dole. Quite sim- : ; : : allowing any student to actively •rni.c(Jht •=opl j /"iFJiuf f :*';By't/ii^$";fcijE( i-i;-g ue5i?/; spiisa frie' • niigjhl^^if^^r it ply, Republican and Demo- Knowing from previous ex- lobby for a heartfelt position. .tq;m&ir0fpund that it the entire chain of events. It ap- of these groups are wholly apo- more extreme positions, i

should not be used to support : groups which advocate poten- Chancery. : ; ' . .;':'r .-'' .".I-":'.:'. ' ' .•.•.•:••.:::<; •'.•••• " "• This is a pretty one, huh? Can you read that? Its thepnlyfont tially volatile and divergent thatispre-iialiciged,because[ there'aren'tjitstpprtiomiqf't/te writ- points of view. Let us be careful ing thcit are special, the wholething•is• special* Do you see?It makes to not confuse such a position ;the'P<>in,t'.wordlessly.')'submitted'a• paper/or ft tenpagephilospAy with one which advocates a WHAT CAMPUS BUILDING assig/tnfBntintAis/o^^^ standardization of belief on this SHOULD BE REPLACED campus. Such systems (i.e. (hiS;fpJii:cdhbe::'The iriitnoM {tliciir that isttiot. WITH A PARKING LOT? speech codes) do nothing but prevent learning and discour- 'j- speaks age discourse. Nonetheless, LIZA WARD '99 Trinity College, as an institu- tion, must remain above the "Life Sciences, becasue it's fray and be careful not to explic- heinous." itly or implicitly encourage any :-safe particular political ideology. If a group seeks to advertise its support for a specific agenda let : it do so without support from ' ^H i in." jimxai the college. Obviously, Trinity should be open and accomodating to such activities .: to" .j. but it cannot financially sup- NAT VAUGHN '97 port such groups and remain an independent and bipartisan en- tity. I openly encourage all those "Jones, but leave The Pits, ^rg^ and make them rooms with the will and desire to fight for a cause to do so. Likewise, |]3|C^|©|||pi|® again." 1 encourage them to do so with- out monetary assistance from ;||||:|s|||:|ii|g|||'Nil||^ WINSTON BINCH '97 those of us who wish to see our |||3Ji|8|||||;||^:||y^:|?K;:;|^ dollars spent elsewhere. "Smith, and Smith only." An Apology... I would like to apologize to KARA VENNELL '97 any parties who were of- "The Library." fended by my allusions to sexual activity in last week's ||i|i|:i||p|l^ GILLIAN ANGSTADT '97 "What's Wrong." The article "They should launch the was intended to be a humor- Life Sciences Building." ous account of a humorous event - nothing more, nothing less. LAURA BERNSTEIN '97 "Funtown." Sincerely, |James Evans PAGE 4 OPINION THE TRINITY TRIPOD - NOVEMBER 19,1996 Assisted Suicide: A New Pro-Choice to Choose letting die; rather, he merely reaffirmed you might abortion. I am pro choice for request? That's absurd, and it makes BY NICHOLAS MOREHEAD its existence. By pointing out this funda- the reason that even proclaiming your- Clinton look like a hypocrite. Opinion Writer mental and long running distinction of self pro life is itself a choice, a choice you This is not purely a Clinton bashing letting die and killing, Clinton held tight might not have gotten to make if you message. After all, I voted for him. Nor is Last Wednesday, President Clinton to the status quo. This is a status quo that weren't living in America. Pro abortion this a praise of the virtues of death be- asked the Supreme Court to rule against we are seeing challenged with increas- is something different, something to be fore it's time. Rather, it is a call to life - the legalization of assisted suicide. In ing frequency in the legal battles of the truly decided when the circumstance as I believe it ought to be lived. I feel those doing so, I believe he was wrong. In the now famousjack Kervorkian. This is also calls for it. Wait till you have to decide who know me would agree. I hold life to two cases that led up to the involvement a status quo we are seeing challenged to decide. If you are going to fear some- be the most sacred of things. So sacred, of the Supreme Court, the Federal Gov- with greater legitimacy in the five thing, it should be the grim reality of not in fact, that to deny the freedom to end ernment was not a party to either side, aquitals of Dr. Kervorkian of any crimi- having that choice at all your life as you deem proper constitutes As good a reason as any to have voted a graver denial of that life than does for Clinton would be for his stance on bodily death. Clinton chose not to listen to the cry for change, the abortion, which in my (admittedly bias) My point is this, instead of redefining same cry for change he once rode so beautifully to memory, was pro choice. In light of the semantic distinctions already cloud- power. Clinton's suggestion to the Court regard- ing the issue, let's concentrate on the true ing assisted suicide, I feel slightly mis- fundamental notions of liberty, freedom, lead. I would have expected from my and privacy. It is on passions and terms nor was it under any obligation to par- nal wrongdoings. President the same defense of choice and such as these that our country was ticipate at this level. Why then offer such Through one of the unique abilities personal liberties in this case. The par- founded. It should be in our blood to judgment to the highest court in the that makes our system so great, the allels to abortion are often criticized by make sure these ideas are pursued to land? The Clinton administration laid people themselves have told the Govern- those opposed to legalization of assisted their fullest potential. claim to this argument: The many hos- ment how they feel about this issue of suicide, but the ties are undeniable. Clinton is a smart man. Hypocrisy, he pitals and nursing homes handled by the morality, ethics and the law at their most Federal Government through the De- profound. Five times a jury has refused partment of Veterans Affairsall have the to incriminate a man who has done 1 hold life to be the most sacred of things....to deny the policy that heeds to patients who "re- something which is technically a crime, freedom to end your life as you deem proper constitutes quest the withdrawal or withholding of (suicide is illegal). Clinton chose not to a graver denial of that life than does bodily death. life-substaining medical treatment, but listen to the cry for change, the same cry that forbids 'the active hastening of the for change he once rode so beautifully to moment of death."' (from The New York power. By saying yes to the pulling of the Look at the language for instance. Take knows, is the essence of any skilled poli- Times, 11/13/96). In short, you can pull plug, and no to the pumping of the poi- any article about abortion and where tician. So no great unearthing of our the plug, but you can't pump the poison. son, Clinton chose to side with estab- you see 'woman', use 'person,' and where President's true colors here. However, we There exists a chance to amend this lished tradition and dated practice. it refers to the baby, substitute your life. must take note. There is a new choice policy, and for the Supreme Court to find Indeed there was a chance for Clinton to The same arguments applies in my coming to us. This issue of assisted sui- a Constitutional right for terminally ill help terminally ill patients die peace- mind. If you think about it, even more so, cide hopefully will never have to be ad- patients to end their lives with the help fully and with dignity. However, Clinton such granted freedom and liberty dressed personally by any of us. It is part of a doctor. There existed a chance for made nothing more than a moral judg- should apply to assisted suicide. On one of a realm of decisions we fear we might Clinton to help them find this right, but ment call, and as a result, the chance is hand, permit the denial of a life, where one day face, and we wake up sweaty and with his request to the Court, he all but dead. Whether he killed that chance, or the potential life itself has nothing of a afraid from the briefest thought of that killed it. In a potential big time shot, let it die, he made a poor call. say in the deal. On the other hand, deny day. But it's a fact, and it might happen. Clinton did not step up. He did not bring On the best of days, America is about a person, perhaps of sound mind, and If it does, please, hop off the fence and any color to the gray area which distin- choice and freedom. Dare I open another tortuous body, the informed, private, decide how you will.You have the choice, guishes the idea of killing from that of can of worms, but look at this issue as personal and safe right to die, which they I hope they choose to keep it that way. Leaders Take Advantage of Academic Chances-

BY SANDY PESIRIDIS AND While Fall in New England is a lovely Market Square. suits in the social sciences (not to men- thing to experience, there's something On a personal level, this experience tion other disciplines) cannot and AARON JACOBS about blue skies and warm air that allowed us to meet students and faculty should not be limited to the classrooms Opinion Writers makes one enjoy a trip. Aside from this from many colleges and universities, and of learning institutions. A professor of obvious perk, we were truly eager to discuss issues pertaining to our aca- ours once told us "do not let school get in Trinity College is a community unto meet delegates from Pi Gamma Mu's demic fields of interest. While there, we the way of your education." This seemed itself. Students are so self absorbed in other chapters and discuss our common gained invaluable insights and sugges- an odd dictum at the time, especially their studies that they hardly ever look interests. The society is an international tions that will enable us to initiate more considering its source. We had a hard out into to the world that surrounds us. organization composed of the varied so- creative and edifying programs for stu- time grasping the idea of telling a This is not so much from a lack of care cial sciences. Representatives from the dents here on our own campus. As the teacher that we were unable to finish an as it is from living in such a small, tight- United States and beyond were expected, student leaders of the society, we have assignment because we were out trying knit, academic environment; it is easy to all with different views, things to say and sought to increase its role on campus. We to improve ourselves. The Conference get caught up in the rigors of class work. ways to say them. Still, we could not have helped with the organization and run- helped bring this into perspective. There Many, in fact, find it hard to do anything predicted what an incredibly rewarding ning of the Debate Watch in Cinest.udio is a lot more going on in the world than but study. Whatever "free time" is left adventure this trip would become. and are working to run an Election can be seen from behind our four walls. must be carefully apportioned between The Convention presented a number Watch in the Cave. With the ideas and A good way to observe this is through a extracurricular activities such as sports, of opportunities for students and faculty information gathered at the Conference, conference, and we heartily recommend clubs, and social organizations. Being alike to interact in both the social and we will be able to do even more. The rea- trying to go to. at least one during your the typical seniors, all of these activities academic forums. We were all given the son Pi Gamma Mu was founded was to college career. You will most likely miss are coupled with the time-consuming, chance to participate on panels, with do just this - improve the world we live classes. Odds are that you will also miss in through the social sciences. They are a great deal of sleep (most conferences best and most naturally discussed, ap- are designed by theprofessors, so expect We had a hard time grasping the idea of telling a plied, and experienced in the area they to get up at 7:00 every morning). Still, teacher that we were unable to finish an assignment seek to effect, real life. the gains outweigh the losses. These four years may be the last chance you ever get because we were out trying to improve ourselves. This brings up what was perhaps the most important insight we gained. It to take advantage of such opportunities; served to remind us that intellectual pur- do not let it pass you by. ever antagonizing question of "What topics on such issues as graduate school will it all amount to?" In other words, admissions, career ideas, honors society where are we heading after graduation? coordination, and chapter community We have spent the past 21 years of our service projects. Workshops were offered Conscious About ORL lives preparing for this moment, and dealing with strategies for getting works Continued from page fine ming with residents (where their tal- have no idea what to do once it has published in academic journals, alumni you and putting on interesting and fun ents are) and put them in supervisory passed. This is just one question that was involvement in the society, idea ex- programs that help the residents get to positions where they can help other dealt with at Pi Gamma Mu's Interna- change among society members and so- know each other better, as well as learn RAs do programs, but where no resi- tional Triennial Convention. As the cial responsibility in a larger society. In or think about something new. Al- dents can actually benefit from their President of Trinity's Alpha Chapter addition, students were given the oppor- though the CC does interact quite a bit particular talents. (Aaron Jacobs) and as Chair of Activities tunity to present scholarly papers from with the residents of the dorm, the RC By taking some of die hierarchy out (Sandy Pesiridis), we accompanied Pro- the varied disciplines represented by our role is basically to make sure the RAs of the program and hiring more fessor Clyde McKee (its dedicated spon- society. are doing their jobs well, and RCs, upperclass 8.As, Residential Life is ac- sor) to San Antonio, Texas on October On a social level we were given ample therefcre;'have very limited interaction knowledging the Importance of the R A 24-26. This trip was a historic occasion, chances to interact during mixers, ban- with the residents of the dorm, unless position, as well as better serving the not only for us, but for the Trinity Chap- quet diners, and student caucuses. Per- it's through disciplinary action. (Of students by.giving the most talented ter, for it marked the first time in the haps more importantly, we were able to course, there are exceptions to this, but staff members back to the residents, Chapter's history that it has sent student socialize during a number of cultural think back, 1 bet most of you can re- Also, by significantly increasing the. representatives to the gathering. activities that the location offered, one of member your.first year RA and prob- compensation RAs receive for the ex- Upon arriving in San Antonio we felt which was the Institute of Texan Folk ably even your CC,'but do you cellent job they do, Residential Life is an immediate sense of both excitement Culture's music and dance performance. remember who your RC was?) In other recognizing the value of the RA posi- and curiosity. Adrnittedlythis was in no Beyond this, we explored the the city; we words, good R Asare rewarded with jobs tion and moving it "up thfc ladder" in small part due to scenic downtown San visited the Alamo, toured the pictur- the following year chat .take them out terms of its prestige, as perceived by the Antonio and the gorgeous weather. esque River Walk and investigated the of the role of interacting and program- staff and by the campus as'a whole. NOVEMBER 19, 1996 - THE TRINITY TRIPOD OPINION PAGE 5

The Office of Residential Life is currently considering sweeping structural changes that could alter the way in which dormitories are monitored. What changes do you suggest? Does ORL adequately serve the housing needs of students? Will any type of restructuring substantially change student life? lor year. As a senior, I would have to say that I policies. I have heard this fear expressed don't really have many direct dealings 7p^g with ORL, other than those with my two :ing with;studeiits. 1 am. \vriting to;say friends, both RAs, who (guys don't take •thatTfiorit know; where this fear came this the wrong way) seem to perform frprh,:;bur.j3 only the most simple and essential tasks •par-1 '0- |te rieW'propojai;';': •, \..' •;•;./.'•;•. • tha the job requires. Can you think of any '. i'irihiring:faurgraduate. :stude:ntS' to R.A.s who don't have the job because they get paid to have a nice room and throw ^istfeKAs:in|fHareaSar^h: Taco Bell study breaks once a month? I'd be an R.A., too, if it didn't mean having f':t^ to hear about how all the people I live BY CHRIS MORROW '97 with are short of toilet paper. Instead of ih^ Respondent increasing the number of RAs of plac- ing graduate students in the dorms, up- grade or change the standards required When one thinks of the Office of Resi- of the candidates. dential Life here at Trinity College, the Create a group of RAs that get to know first word that comes into your head is their students individually. With aca- probably not efficient, or even fair or just. demic mentors also in the dorm, RA's much" student-run and 1 would say that do room-to-room searches or corne ORL would seem instead co be a ne- should be devoting themselves to getting asa whole, the Trinity student popula- through with sniffing dogs. They will glected part of the college that has been freshmen involved in the Trinity com- tion is happy with its RAs, The fear at be checking on what the dorjn needs, allowed to fester in its own ineptitude munity by presenting opportunities for the beginni rig of last year was that with or .what's been broken", not spying on since I have been a member of the col- immersion. This could take the form of the institution of the "No Drinking In ourpetsoaallives. .' ' ', '• First Year Dorms" policy would come a They wV- fko be sources for, pro- new policing role for RAs. RAs were- graro'mihgld&a § far-Ms*' which "brings ...the goal of ORL.should be to foster independence worried about being perceived as the me'to whaM.reaHy- want b explain and a break from the high school setting. "bad guys" and were afraidi their-res!-,,-; sitba^CfcKe new proposal. As I men- dents wouldn't ask for help with their tiotiedbefore, I like: our Resident ial Life problems or come, to the dorrs' pro- program the way it is now and I have lege, a situation that has only gotten simple announcements, introducing stu- grams. But noiie of this happened be- heard the argument, "if it ain't broke, worse since the implementation of the dents to those involved in clubs, sports. cause of our talented staff who were dcna't, £ix it" and there is definitely an "Fust Year Programed ^fflfiBWtHiw tern. ORL hasten given sec&wHIlF J g status since the introduction of the guy who misses his girlfriend. Well, The Area Ctiomi/tators (as ifiey will be called) may freshmen mentors, and has lost not only I guess you can't do that, but that's a sub- its best RA candidates to the mentor pro- ject for another column. do walk-thwughs of each building in their area, but gram, but its sense of authority in the ORL needs to redefine its role at this they will not do room-to-room searches or come dorms as well. school in the face of the First Year Pro- through with sniffing dogs, However, the solution to this problem gram. 1 understand the problems with is not to increase the number of RAs or the housing and number of rooms have to put graduate students in the dorms. nothing to do with ORL, and have there- The goal here is not to create a boarding fore focused my statement on the resi- able to juggle their new and more diffi- argument there, but J just want to, offer school-like settng with dorm daddies dent assistants themselves and the way cult jobs and did {and are still -doing a wy I think the proposal can be a good and pajama parties. The point of college that ORL chooses to define their roles, or, fatttasticjob). , idea. Asitstardsnow, m our hierarchi- living, and therefore the goal of ORL, as the case seems to be, not define them. It seems to me that there is a similar cal program, an R A (especially in a first- should be to foster independence and a Don't throw more RAs or graduate stu- fear spreading thesedays regarding the year dorrn) is seen as the lowest rung of break from the high school setting. The dents into the mix, work with the num- proposal for Residential Life staff the ladder. People know that if they do goal of the RAs should be to promote the ber you have. Push for socially active changes for next year. The fear, which a good job as'an: RA, they can graduate social skills of all those whom he or she candidates, regardless of the incentive is not coining from RAs, but from the to being a Community Coordinator is responsible for, to try and make Trin- required, and change will come faster student body as a whole, is that the (CC),OT a Resident Coordinator (RC). ity a place where you can feel comfort- than it would with a graduate student changes will bring in people-hired to "Being a good RA" entails being avail- able and acclamated during your tucking me into my bed each night, lock- "monitor0 students'lives and therefore able for your residents when they need freshmen year, and not just by your jun- ing the door behind him. make for more strict enforcement of See Conscious Ajbout ORL on jig. 41

, was a foreign concept, In that first year, upperclassresyentiallife-^leslricom-':: we learned how to live with one anpther parison to that'ofth&firspyearexperi-;; ishqrt'in^ order:itO;take part In this: re- for better or worse, through final ex-ams ence, and these changes' ;address; that••' 4idift^idIk : and through long weekends and we, needby establishing the/R A as'a more some changeSj how about traihihg us: learned that whatever our experience: active member of thedonh commutiiity.: ^ tohe cha rismatic leaders, to effectively felt like at the time, we would grow to; :••/ As an ORl, staff: member for the past:: combat student apathy and to byild a cherish it for its uniquness and for the yea r and a half, I recognize that there are:, community, based on respect in special place it would hold in our hearts, improvements to be made in the quality ' upperclass halls? How about training: In spite of the warm fondess and revi- of upperclass residential. life. However,',. us phjhedeterence of dorm.damage, ; : sionist nostalgia in which our first years the: proposed changes follow the same- • onihepreveritativestepswecan take :.:are encapsalated, 1-do not think that line of logic the infirmary:uses whe ;inassynhg the upkeepof our common-; tiiariy Trinity students want to live in ^dh^hdfdh are&s?: C5RL is unsatisfied^wlthoAirper-. :;fcim|ah<;e, -but •they, ne^ver; taught :us:: * thatSortof atmosphere again^theneedS;:; : •^Bupperclass^students a;re;:m0rtUnlenV'; h^ Wfc f : ; ::jffi|| iifferenR;frpin those of first :year;::

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Student Government Association Report Disorder Ensues At Last /A Monday's SGA Meeting Suspected Thief Escapes an impact on the way that the other business was discussed. An unregistered vehicle heading west on Brownell Bv SARA MERIN school is run." The Minority Affairs Council Avenue was pursued by Hartford Police on Monday, SGA Reporter The final committee that was suggested that its name be November 11 at approximately 2:00 a.m. The vehicle filled on Monday evening was changed to the Multi-Cultural crossed Broad Street, hit a curb, and collided with a SGA's weekly meeting was the Committee for Speakers. Affairs Council, and the SGA fence. The driver of the vehicle then fled the scene. The held on Monday, November 11 at Darrick Mello '99, Aaron Jacobs approved the revision. After police officers were unable to apprehend him. 9:15 p.m. in Terrace Room B. '97, Anne Sawyer '00, Steve that issue was dealt with, a stu- According to Brian Kelly, Director of Campus Safety, the The meeting was more eventful Jewett '97, and Jason Chung '98 dent representative from vehicle was most likely stolen. Hartford Police will than most, because disorder were elected to this committee. ConnPIRG asked the assembled continue to investigate this incident. ruled the day. Despite the lack They will work with a faculty body of SGA to help sponsor of seriousness, the SGA did committee to decide which food or drinks for The Great Pattern Of Thefts complete its agenda for the day. speakers to invite to Trinity. American Sleepout, which is Mello commented that he taking place on Wednesday The main focus oi Monday's A Trinity student parked his 1995 Ford Taurus wanted to be on this committee, night. The SGA obliged. meeting was the election of stu- Station Wagon on Allen Place adjacent to the High Rise dents to serve on faculty com- because of the "lack of good Proceedings consistently public speakers coming to Trin- parking lot on Tuesday, November 12 at 11:30 a.m. When mittees. Three committees had broke down at points during the the student returned to the vehicle at 8:00 p.m. on the vacancies—all of which were ity and a lack of speakers that meeting when several members the student body wants to see." same day, he discovered the driver's side window filled. Three students were became disruptive. The meet- smashed. A compact disc player valued at elected to serve on the Facilities He then added that, "Hopefully, ing also took an excessive we can find someone who will approximately $580 was also removed from the vehicle. and Planning Committee, amount of time. Parliamentary In a similar incident, a 1986 Buick Century parked get the student body excited." procedure was ignored at points which deals with the aesthetic on Crescent Street across from the Frohman-Robb due to a few loud and unruly appearance of the campus. Later, Mello told the Tripod Dormitory was vandalized sometime between 8:30 p.m. They are Dave Jewett '99, An- SGA members. When asked to about one person whom he on Wednesday, November 13 and 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, drew Malick '00, and Eric comment on the melee that en- would love to see speaking at November 14. In this case, the passenger side window Kennedy'98. Kelly Karcher'00 sued at the meeting, SGA Presi- Trinity: Dave Thomas, the was broken and a compact disc player/radio was stolen was elected to the Financial Af- founder of the Wendy's fast food dent Paxton Provitera remarked fairs committee. In describing that the meeting was an from the vehicle estimated at $300. Campus Safety will chain. Mello said that, "He [Dave continue to look into these incidents. why she wanted to serve on the Thomas] recently went back to anomaly, but "we calmed it Financial Affairs committee, get his high school and college down." He also emphasized Karcher said, "I sought this diplomas. He's a millionaire, that the agenda was completed Unwanted Guest in Elton nomination, sol could become and I want to know why he despite the disorderly conduct more involved with student went back to school." of some of the members and the A student residing on the second floor of Elton Hall government, and I want to have After the elections took place, subsequent delays. reported at 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 14 that someone had entered their room. The student noticed that some cash, a bottle of cologne, and a book had been removed from the room. Campus Safety has not yet determined whether the door to the room had been properly secured or not. Maintenance personnel have changed the locknetics code on1 the door and an audtt-of * the locknetics system is underway. OTHER SCHOOLS Kegs For Everybody Two males were spotted by a campus safety officer carrying a keg from a party in the Cave to their dormitory on Sunday, November 17 at approximately 1:45 a.m. The students were instructed to bring the keg back to the party. The student running the party New Committee Proposes Compensation For RA's informed campus safety that the students were instructed to bring the keg to the Washington Room, The Student Life Committee presented their plan for financial compensation to not to their dorm room. This case has been forwarded RA's in their recent meeting with the Finance and Long Range Planning Committee, the to the Dean of Student's office for further investigation. Holy Cross: Crusader reported in their October 25, issue. Currently RA's are payed 50 dollars a night for campus-wide duty and 35 dollars a night for regular duty, a sum which tends to approacli eighteen hundred dollars by the end of the year. The committee however feels Book Thief in Library that this compensation needs to be upped if the school is going to attract the best possible RA candidates. Though no specific plans for compensation have been discussed the A student studying in the library on Sunday, general feeling is that the details will be ironed out if and when the proposal passes. November 17 at approximately 1:30 p.m. left her cubicle on the basement level for some time. When she returned, she discovered that her book bag containing Distribution Requirements Under Review several papers/books, and her wallet had been removed. There is no approximate value on the stolen items as of Discussion is underway at Mount Hoi yoke regarding the current academic yet. Campus Safety has no suspects at this time. distribution requirements the Mount Holyoke Paper reported. At the November 1 meeting of the Educational Priorities Committee the discussion focused on the current Working Out Isn't All Fun distribution requirements and how they do or do not reflect the educational priorities of the College. Currently, only certain courses in each department can be used to fulfill the A locker in the Ferris Athletic Center was broken distribution requirement, but there is now a movement to extend the distribution into sometime between Saturday, November 16 and requirement making any four credit course count for distribution in a department. Sunday, November 17 at 3:30 p.m. Among the stolen Supporters of this change feel that the alterations, "woxild give students more options in items were a heart monitor, a portable stereo system, their course selection, and it would be easier to choose classes that are interesting and and a Sony compact disc player valued at about $420. pertinent to the individual," according to Jenna Beveridge'00. Summit Street Still Vulnerable

Speakers Address Reality Of AIDS At Gettysburg A vehicle with a soft convertible top was vandalized on early Monday, November 18. Several compact discs Joel Goldman and TJ Sullivan brought their program "Friendship in the Age of were removed from the vehicle valued at less than $100. AIDS" to Gettysburg College. Goldman who is 31 contacted the AIDS virus through Campus Safety advises all students to consider parking unprotected sex during his time in college. Describing the painful process of coming to their vehicles in one of the student parking lots internal terms with the AIDS virus, Goldman urged students not to combine alcohol and sex. to campus grounds, such as the Broad and Vernon Streetv Sullivan who was a friend of Goldman's in college talked about what a friend can do to lot. According to them, even though these lots may be help someone with AIDS. less convenient for students, they are much better • protected and seen far more often, by Campus Safety "Correction** patrols. In last week's NewsBrie/s section, the Tripod incorrectly reported on an accident which occurred on Allen Place. We reported that Ronaldo Gonzalez, one of the victims of the accident, was not a Trinity student. Mr. Gonzalez is, in fact; a student at Trinity. Also, we reported that the drivers claimed to be injured. This was not the case. The Tripod apologizes for these errors and any misunderstandings or inconveniences they might have caused. NOVEMBER 19, 1996 - THE TRINITY TRIPOD NEWS PAGE 7 Tunes From High Rise... Colasanto Returns To Shed Light On Polls continued from page one guished Clinton from Dole, PSR found the results." that 66 percent of Clinton voters voted Her main take on the election from a for him while less than half voted for pollsters point of view could be summed Dole because of his views. Most of Doles up, "In a word, 'apathy', I might also add support came in the form of an anti- 'disgust'." Voter turnout was the lowest Clinton vote. Dole was unable to gather it had been since 1924 with barely one support from independents and moder- half of all eligible voters voting, despite ates and had trouble even from those reg- higher registration due to the Motor istered in his own party. Only 75 percent Voter Bill and a generally increased of Republicans voted for Dole as opposed awareness of voting. to 85 percent of Democrats who voted in This higher registration, as well as support of Clinton. She found the Dole such factors as the aging of the baby campaign so off-track that she felt it boomer population were predicted to could do nothing right. When PSR asked lead to higher voting, but did not. Why people if they thought the economy was weren't more people engaged? "People off- track 51 percent stated "yes". When were alienated and angry by the quality the question was rephrased "Bob Dole of the candidates," said Colasanto. She thinks the economy is off-track, do you?" cited numerous statistics to support this only 45 percent answered affirmatively. statement. Only 51 percent of those What Colasanto did not mention until questioned in post- election polls said questioned in the latter part of the lec- that they were satisfied with the choice ture was that the refusal rate for the sur- presented to them. Only 41 percent said veys were between 50 percent and 80 the debates were helpful (except the one percent, often closer to 80 percent. held here in Hartford which everyone, In the question and answer segment of found "extremely helpful"). Only 25 per- the lecture Colasanto came out strongly cent said that political advertisements in favor of polls as a tool in politics. were helpful. Perhaps most interesting When the frequent concern was raised EMILY HARTIKQ was that a full half of the voters polled of whether polling is actually influenc- The DJ. who refers to himself as "Kid Sleepy" cues up a stated that they had already decided, be- ing politics unduly rather than simply song at WRTC-FM radio. The student-run radio station fore the much hyped political conven- recording it, she stated, "While that is a operates out of the basement of High Rise. See story on tions, who they were going to vote for. concern, I find that polls do not have page one. ;. , Colasanto also had statistics on the enough influence." Some in the audience candidates themselves. On what distin- disagreed with her. Herzberger Defends Need Rmtaumnt-OPEMNQ IN For Affirmative Action continued from page one of which centered around Affirmative work because their supervisor doesn't Action heie at Trinity A L\i g,e portion call them when work becomes1 Avail*- All the able. "When their supervisors were ministration wasn't diverse enough, confronted with this fact, they pointed and that the school hadn't put enough out that they are not racist, but that effort into attracting minorities. Italian you they were merely calling their friends Though Herzberger agreed with some and family because these were the of the students assessments she people who first came to mind." pointed out that often there were ex- need to know Following, recruitment companies tenuating circumstances. need to make a concerted effort to "In many cases the selection process adopt special selection procedures for teachers is so specific that it is hard Come join the new "Most people, even proponents of the policy don't know Macaroni Grill Team! what Affirmative Action truly is. According to the definition Affirmative Action is taking steps to promote, within organizations, appropriate representations of people flow Hiring from various demographic groups." -Professor of Psychology Sharon Herzberger fill Positions FOOD SERVERS GREETERS BAKERS which focus on making sure that mi- to find minorities in some of the disci- norities are included in the final selec- plines." In addition she highlighted SERVICE SUPPORT BARTENDERS tion. Using Trinity's own Presidential Trinity's recent program which re- DISHWASHERS OPERA SINGERS Selection Committee, which she was a sulted in the hiring of six African- member of, as an example Herzberger American and Latino scholars. "This COOKS- Broiler, Saute, Pizza, Pantry, Salad & Prep pointed out ingrained prejudices that program worked well because we were often exist in the selection process. not limited by discipline. Instead we f uli & Part Time Flexible SdtecSvles "When I was reading the literature were able to go out and get the six best plus, great pay potential and benefits including: which described the makeup of the minority professors that we could tuition assistance program, paid vacations, perfect college president I noticed that find," said Herzberger. most of the descriptions were about In a telephone interview on the sub- insurance plan, top company training, growth men," said Herzberger. "I pointed it out, ject President Dobelle also asserted the potential 5* excellent working atmosphere! and once the committee was aware of college's commitment to the policy of this they were able to make a conscious Affirmative Action. "We must go be- APPLY IN PERSON decision not to overlook women candi- yond every effort made thus far to at- dates." tract students, faculty, and Mon-Fri 9am-6pm & The final step according to administration of diversity. We have Sat 9am-No on at: Herzberger occurs once minorities done a good job, but we must continue have been hired into an organization, the effort, and we can't stop now." 170 Slater Street in Manchester and it revolves around support from Dobelle also stressed that the next few within the organization. "The process years will be crucial to the future of the isn't done after everyone is hired, but college in regard to the policy of Affir- instead organizations need to make a mative Action. concerted effort to ensure that minori- Some students also questioned the ties feel comfortable in the organiza- overall effect that Affirmative Action tion. Currently minorities leave jobs has had. In response to this question because they feel uncomfortable at a Herzberger conceded that despite the much higher rate than white males," fact that most of the effects of Affirma- said Herzberger. tive Action have been confined to the GRILL Once she had outlined the steps to middle class, overall Affirmative Ac- Affirmative Action Herzberger opened tion policies have brought the issue of an equal opportunity employer, m/f. up the floor to questions, the majority discrimination out into the open, PAGE 8 NEWS THE TRINITY TRIPOD - NOVEMBER 19,1996 Decision President

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Sun lpm-10pm , CAT IN OR TAK€ OUT (diagonally across from the Cool Moose) PAGE 10 ANNOUNCEMENTS THE TRINITY TRIPOD - NOVEMBER 19,1996 LECTURES Wed, November 20 7:30 PM Fri, November 15 8:00 PM Tiempo dc revancha, a film by Adolfo Aristarian is a Gian Carlo Menotti's Amahl and the Night Visitors tense political thriller where a disenchanted demolition will be performing at the Asylum Hill Congregational worker rigs a fake industrial accident claiming that the Church, 814 Asylum Avenue, Hartford. Richard Einsel unsafe working conditions have left him disabled and directs the soloists, orchestra and Asylum Hill Orato- mute in order to get back at his corrupt employers This rio Choir. There is a suggested donation of $10. For more is part of the Latin American and Spanish Film Series information, call 860-247-3373. Double Decker—DOH! with English subtitles. The screening is followed by a discussion led by Betina Kaplan of Columbia Univer- sity and held in the Life Sciences Auditorium. Wed, November 20 7:30 PM Around Trinityhas heard from more New Haven-based choreographer, Sarah Franklin, than a few sources that the Double and Hartford-based choreographer Deborah Goff will Thurs, November 21 12:15 PM perform a new and exciting performance works-in- Decker party on Friday night, well, The Trinity College Women's Center is featuring a progress. This event will take place in Seabury Hall, sucked. Sponsored by an obscene amount presentation by Maria Simao, entitled Organizing Wel- room 47. of groups on campus and run by about fare Reform: How to Make a Poor Woman's Issue a Busi- two people, kegs disappeared, CO2 ness Man's Issue. Simao is the Project Manager of Trinity leaked, and cold plates were ruthlessly Center for Neighborhoods and Aha Lash, as well as Fri, November 22 7:30 PM disassembled. Freshmen and perspectives Technical Assistant/TCOPC. It will take place in the The Latin American Studies Program is presenting a were digging the scene, but other than Women's Center on the second floor of Mather Hall. For "Puerto Rican Festival" featuring Puerto Rican music that, party-goers looked pretty bummed. more information, call 860 -297 -2408. and culture by Latino Artists Group, Inc. This group Searching for a better party AT'found an will perform traditional and contemporary Puerto impromptu couq formed in Northam af- Rican music, dance and poetry. This event will be two ter the acquisition of an untapped keg. hours long and held in the Bistro. Hmm, wonder where that came from? Fri, November 22 8:00 PM Pledge Pranksters Play- The Webster Theater is presenting The Machine: America's Premier Interpretation of Pink Floyd. The er ran into a ridiculous number of theater is located 31 Webster Street in Hartford, but for pledges this weekend. One Psi-U pledge, more information, call 860-525-5553, Tickets in ad- donning a hard hat in class, was asked if vance are $7 and $9 on the day of the show. he was "afraid of falling objects." That was nothing, compared to one of his fel- ^0^ Through Sun, November 24 low pledges who had to dress up as a ^^^0^0^00^;;^ TheaterWorks' 1996-97 presents The Golden Age at Christmas tree and decorate the library the Hutensky Theater. The Golden Age consists of a cast for an hour. The library was also an ex- with Elizabeth Franz, Eve Holbrook, and David Alan Basche, directed by Rob Ruggerio. Performances held citing spot for The Raven Society which Wednesday through Sunday are at 8:00 PM and Sun- unleashed their "animals" throughout the days at 2:30 PM. The Hutensky Theater is located 233 cozy, quiet corners of the library turning Pearl Street in Hartford. For more information, call (860) the studious students' haven into Animal 527-7838. House. The CROW house, Trinity's own deceased Animal House, may be gone, but Fri, November 29 8:00 PM it lives on in spirit! God Street Wine will be performing at the Webster Theater, 3.1 Webster Street in Hartford. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $13 50 and $i5oh ffte day" or™- ...But Two Cant; Play the concert. For tickets or more intoi mation, c.all 860- At This Game : 12:00 noon; 422-0000.

The library was not the only spot on Thurs, December 5 7:00 PM campus to harbor fraternity hijinks. AT Stories of My Sisters, a performance piece integrat- spotted more tricksters at Double Decker. ing text, movement and all-original songs about love, Kappas shook their "snow bunny" boo- bonding, loss and survival, performed by Women of the Cross, a Hartford-based, African American a cappdla ties with AD's GI Joe pledges. The sex ap- singing group and directed by Trinity Professor Judy propriate attire was nothing short of Dworin will be shown at The Old State House, on the "cute", but it's funny... "The Columns" Pastoral Care Service" ^ second floor in the City Council Chamber. The admis- brother pledges were allowed the same \,r[ TheRt^RevStevehCharleston ' sion to this event is free. opportunity to be bunnies and "The Fire Society" sisters weren't combat-booted into camouflage for the big night out.... What co-ed mandate?!

Pimpin', Bitchin', and...Nunnin'?!

In an apparent "protest" of the Pimps and Bitches party held Saturday night in Hamlin, a young lady came dressed as a nun. Next to all of the scantily-clad, sweaty, grinding bodies, this sister looked Fly Away Home (PG) Wed - Sat 7:30 PM especially chaste. A fitting look for the (1996) Director: Carroll Ballard. Written by Robert Rodat and Vince McKewin, based on the autobiography of Bill protest, but what was the outcome? The Lishman. Cinematography by Caleb Deschanel. Cast: Anna Paquin.Jeff Daniels, Dana Delaney. The extraordinary statement seemed more directed to the director and cinernatographer of The Black Stallion have collaborated on a new film that equals all the gorgeous downfall of morals in the Catholic visuals and poetry of their first work. The all-ages fable begins as 13 year-old Amy (Anna Paquin, who won an Oscar church than the existence of prostitution. for The Pia no) leaves New Zealand for Canada to live with her father, an eccentric inventor played by Jeff Daniels. In Hey, maybe that works...the two have her new home she raises a gaggle of orphaned geese, and when winter approaches, she determines to fly with them to a warmer clime. If you take a child to one film this holiday season, take them to one that soars with the beauty and been known to go hand in hand. magic of the natural world. 110 min.

Critters on Vernbn... Bound (R) Fri-Sat 9:50 PM Dead AND Alive! (1996) Written and directed by the Wachowski Brothers. Cast: Jennifer Tilly, Gina Gershon Joe Pantoliano. Take notice, Joel and Ethan Coen: there's a new duo, of'brother filmmakers, with a flair for creepily funny danger and everything to prove. The Chicago born and bred Wachowski brothers'f irst film has critics praising its stylish mix of , Animal cruelty is not something that genres, from slapstick to love triangle to film noir. The convoluted plot begins as a black-leather clad exjcon, named is generally accepted in large numbers, Violet (Gina Gershoo, fully recovered from her Shflwgtfis episode), falls in love with the seemingly ditzy girlfriend * but Monday night it was all the rage in (Jennifer Tilly) of a local gangster. After becoming secret lovers, the two women cook up a comical obtuse plan to Highrise, On the way to the sixth floor, "liberate" 2 million dollars from the unsuspecting bruiser. Enjoy this nifty mystery with one caveat: you'll never look AT noticed a furry critter along for the at garden clippers the same way again... 109 min. elevator ride. With closer observation, AT noticed that the squirrel had a; note at- Nelly and Monsieur Arnaud (NR) Sun 2:30 PM; tached to it's lifeless body, "Take care of Mr.Squirrel...He's Dead!" Sick senses of Sun - Tues 7:30 PM humor are not always good senses of hu- (France, 1996) Directed by Claude Sautet. Written by Sautet, Jacques Fieschi and Yves Ulmann. Cast: Emmanuelle mor. More alive critters have been spot- Beart, Michel Serrault, Claire Nadeau. Claude Sautet, the director Un Coeuren Hiver and screenwriter of Eyes With- ted around the construction site...these, out a Face, has a genius for portraying the bittersweet passions of people unable to consummate - or even express - however are of the rodent family. When their desires. In his latest film, Michel Serrault (La Cage Aux Folles) gives a profoundly moving performance as a your making your way to your car on retired Parisian magistrate who hires a beautiful young woman to help him with his memoirs. Although the woman, Vernon, lookout below. These fat rats like played by Emmanuelle Beart (La Belle Noiseuse), is suspicious of his motives, she warily accepts. As his silent attrac- to hide out under your auto. Gross! tion for her grows, it creates an atmosphere of tremendous erotic tension far beyond the reach for purely explicit films. Winner of French Cesar Awards for Best Director and Best Actor. 106 min. compiled by Christine McCarthy McMorris NOVEMBER 19, 1996 - THE TRINITY TRIPOD ANNOUNCEMENTS PAGE 11

Through Sun, December 8 In Need of a French Tutor Wednesday, November 20 Richard Tuttle, internationally acclaimed artist and Don't sit around and let your grades suffer because of 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Class of 2000...don't for Trinity College alumnus, is featured in this special ex- your mid-terms....if you need help in French, call a flu- get to cast your votes for hibition of books and prints, that is guest-curated by ent, on-campus tutor. For more information, call exten- Class Elections Robert Murdock, Tuttle's classmate in the WidenerGal- sion 3497. 5:30 PM ' Community Outreach & lery of Austin Arts Center. The hours for the exhibit ConnPIRG sponsor a are 12:30 - 5:30 PM on the weekdays and 1:00 - 5:00 PM International Studies Film hunger banquet in on the weekends. The International Studies Department is sponsoring Hamlin Hall. Call a film on Monday, December 2 at 6:00 PM in the McCook Carmela Mazzotta at Through Tues, January 14,1997 Auditorium, entitled, When Women Unile: The Story of x2909 with questions The first exhibition to explore the most ambitious an Uprising. 7:00 PM-8:00 AM Hunger Week Sleep Out project of the early career of the great American realist is being held on the painter Thomas Eakins (1844-1916) is being shown at Cave patio The Art of Giving 10:00 PM The movie Striptease is the Yale University Art Gallery, 1111 Chapel Street in The 19th annual holiday exhibit and sale of outstand- New Haven. Thomas Eakins: The Rowing Pictures being shown in the Cave ing American craft gifts is taking place through Decem- 11:00 PM TV or Not TV is featur- brings together all the artist's extant depictions of oars- ber 24. It is being held at the Farmington Valley Arts men on the Schuylkill River. For more information, call ing Webster. Center at 25 & 27 Arts Center Lane; Avon Park North; "Dreamland" in the Un- (203) 432-0600. The museum and sculpture garden are Avon, CT. For more information, call (860) 678-1867. derground Coffee House open to the public, free of charge, Tuesday through Sat- urday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Sunday, 2:00-5:00 PM. Thursday, November 21 Through Sun, January 19,1997 9:30 PM -12:00 AM Keg Night in the Bistro featuring Bookhome The paintings of Pat Brauer and Jeffrey Galinson, on Boys display in The Bushnell's Promenade Gallery, confi- Do You Got Skillz??? dently illustrate this feature of artmaking, and persuade Enter WRTC 89.3 FM Radio's the viewer that looking at ordinary objects can produce 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament Friday, November 22 noordinary effect, when it has been shaped by an artist's for charity! 8:30 PM Latino ArtistsGroup hand and special arrangement. As New England's gray Inc. will be performing November descends as it also has for centuries, this in the Bistro show will offer a warm, alluring and enchanting re- Saturday, November 23,1996 9:00 PM Three groups will be per- prieve. The gallery is open on Wednesdays and Thurs- Ferris Athletic Gym forming in the Under- days from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, during all mainstage $15 for teams to enter ground Coffee House: events, and by appointment. Please call Mary Kramer 3 nonperishable food items for spectators Ground Zero, FTE, and at (860) 987-6000 All proceeds will be donated to Cleanser Hartford Food Share Saturday, November 23 *Teams must be registered by Wed, November 20 7:30 PM The Nutcracker is being Interested in working for the send check or money order along wi th shown at the Bushnell team name and names of members to Theater; tickets can be Trinity Tripod? WRTC 89.3 FM via campus mail purchased at SLRC for *Up to four (4) persons per team $20. ********** *Game shirts will be provided 8:00 PM The movie, Indepen- The 1996 staff is always looking for new *Prizes are available dence Day, will be shown writers and photographers. Join the editors *Open to men and women in McCook Auditorium "Limited Space so register soon 9:00 PM The acoustic band Clem for their weekly meeting in the basement of Teamb must be there at 11:00 AM .will be performing in the Underground Coffee For more information, call Damian at ext. 3028 House Please call ext. 2589 or email them at 9:00 PM The Bistro is featuring Ron Murray and Vuelo [email protected] (acoustic flamenco Latin jazz) • Sunday, November 24 7:00 PM The TCAC meeting will be held in the Alumni Now PLAYING, Lounge

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Call 860-529-6881 PACE 12 ARTS THE TRINITY TRIPOD - NOVEMBER 19,1996 Writer's Harvest At Gal lows Hi 11 Succeeded students the opportunity- to ment was Professor Arthur selections of her poetry which his fiction. The selections in- BY AMY SHACKELPORD hear the works of professors, an Feinsod, professor of Theater &r highlighted experiences of her cluded his view of the dangers Editor-in-Chief opportunity that is unique to all Dance who, ."among other own personal life and growth. of domesticated life and finding students, let alone students in things, teaches playwriting at Subjects included: gourmet meaning and peace while work- Ten authorsjof fiction, nonhc- the creative writing program - Trinity Actorsread the newly quiche in a converted rail road ing in a seemingly bleak and tion and poetry readat Gallow's Professor Joan Hedrick read a rewritten ending of Feinsod's station, Thanksgiving in the exclusionist environment. Hill Bookstore rt support of selection from Harriet Beadier play, Fugitive Calls, a play about suburbs and building a house Lastly, Wally Lamb, a Con- Writer's Harvest last Thursday Stowe: A Life which won the Ben and Sally, a couple who re- devoid of any right angles. necticut high school teacher of evening. All donations received 1995 Pulitzer Prize. This Was an ceive a late-night phone call Libbey's poetry selections were twenty years and author of She's at Writer's Harvest went to lo- exciting opportunity for those from Malcolm, a former student a refreshing balance of humor, Come Undone and several cal anti-hunger groups. The who had not previously read or of Ben's. Apparently, Malcolm realism, and sentiment. pieces of short fiction, read one event this year at Trinity raised heard Hedrick's novel. has just committed a crime and More selections of poetry of his short fiction pieces. over 500 dollars, the proceeds of Professor Fred Pfeil read a se- needs to hide out in Ben and were provided by Professor and The story revolved around which went to Food Share Hart- lection from his most recent Sally's apartment. The action ford. novel and collection of short tests Ben and Sally's relation- Writer's Harvest, began in stories entitled What They Tell ship and Ben calls on his de- Writer's Harvest is held . . . at more 1992, is an event started through You to Forget, The story focused ceased grandmother to help than 500 bookstores, college campuses him make sense out of his life Share Our Strength (SOS), a around three characters whose and community centers. It is the country's non-profit organization that actions and views on life served and her death. The.scene read works to alleviate and prevent as a representation of the down- Thursday night was the last largest literary fundraising event to fight hunger and poverty in the fall of current American cul- scene that resolved Ben's rela- hunger and poverty. United States and around the ture, politics and apathy. tionship and protection of world. Writer's Harvest is held Professor Thalia Selz read a Malcolm and pointed out the throughout the country at more selection from her novel, The . inevitability that Ben and Poet-in-Residence Hugh Ogden. Dominic, and identical twin on than 500 bookstores, college Greek Garden. As she ex- Sally's marriage is ending His poems are not only recog- his way to UCONN who longs campuses and community cen- plained, these stories had not through Ben's acceptance and nized throughout the Trinity to escape his stepfather, his ters. It is the country's largest previously been read. The story resolution of his grandmother's community, but also the coun- twin, and anything that re- literary fund-raising event to revolved around a young death. try. The selections read on minds him of his life at home. A piece of short fiction was Thursday spanned several areas When he finds he cannot, he is offered by Professor Stewart including an influential high angry and resentful of his situ- ... Colin McEnroe, author, journalist and O'Nan, also named one of school teacher who recognized ation. Once in college and teacher, read three selections . . . about GRANTA's Best Young Ameri- the pain of war and life in Con- rooming with his twin brother, can Novelists in New England. necticut. he becomes aware of problems seeking psychological assistance from His piece focused on an older, Off-campus participators in- that his brother seems to face dogs, how to hug the President, and "the retired man who, through the cluded Colin McEnroe, author, after unsuccessfully trying to worst thing he ever did to his son." suggestion of his doctor, takes journalist and teacher, who is help him; he fears for his up boxing and realizes that he currently working in radio for brother's well being. It becomes is actually pretty good at it. WTIC AM and FM, read three clear at the end of the story that fight hunger and poverty. woman who was the child of a With hard work, determination, selections of his nonfiction that Dominic's worries about escap- Seven of the authors who par- Greek immigrant father and and unrelenting criticism from highlighted humorous and ing his family are futile since his ticipated were Trinity profes- "WASP" mother. Set at the be- his wife, he goes on to defeat all touching tales about seeking twin is caught in the grips of sors: Joan Hedrick, Fred Pfeil, ginning of World War II in Chi- of his opponents at home; and psychological assistance from schizophrenia and needs Thalia Selz, Arthur Feinsod, cago, the selection highlighted after a phone call from Don dogs, how to hug the President, Dominic more than ever. Stewart . O'Nan, Elizabeth the young woman's struggle King he fights George Foreman and "the worst thing he ever did Not only was Writer's Har- libbey, and Hugh Ggden. The,, into adulthood awl love m a and wins. This humorous and vest at Trinity successful in rais- audience area was small and highly charged moment in ironic tale ends with him pre- Tom Drury, Professor of En- ing money for Food Share crowded with students, faculty, American history. paring to duke it out with his glish at Wesleyan and a mem- Hartford, but it also introduced staff and off-campus individu- The only member of Writer's wife, his toughest opponent. ber of GRANTA's list of the top the community to the impres- als. The atmosphere was infor- Harvest from Trinity that was Visiting writer and poet twenty best young American sive amount of talent we have in mal and intimate allowing not part of the English depart- Elizabeth Libbey read several novelists, read two selections of our midst. NOVEMBER 19, 1996 - THE TRINITY TRIPOD ARTS PAGE 13 Chicago's Smashing Pumpkins Rocked Hartford

By JAMES BAIRD opened with their not so popu- lar song called "Bomb." It was & TERRY BLACK very cool that the Pumpkins did Arts Writers not start off their show with a song that the radio had beaten It was only one day after all to death. The reception from the the pumpkins had been crowd at the sold out Civic Cen- smashed when the Smashing ter was an overwhelming boom. . Pumpkins gave a post Hallow- Billy led the group into four een concert in the Civic Center more songs: "Zero," "Cherub of Downtown Hartford, Con- Rock," "To Forgive" and "To- necticut. The crowd, anticipat- night, Tonight." Of these songs ing the arrival of the Great which rocked, Cherub" seemed Pumpkin himself . (Billy to be the most intense. Billy Corgan), seemed almost intent made quite a few jokes that no- on not enjoying the opener, Gar- body laughed at. Corgan said bage. Garbage was, indubitably, that it must be an East Coast the best choice which the thing to not laugh at jokes. Even Pumpkins could have made for though Billy's jokes may not an opening act. Garbage played have been received well, his for about one hour. They played playing was. their hit songs "I'm Only Happy Both Billy Corgan and D*arcy When It Rains", "Stupid Girl", were sick at the show. Corgan and "Queer is not the Queer", took time out during the con- They entertained the crowd, but cert to pop his ears, so he would PAUL it definitely seemed like every- be able to hear himself. Billy The Smashing Pumpkins, consisting of D'Arcy Wretzky, James lha, ELLEDGE one was there to see The Smash- apologized for being sick time Billy Corgan, and formerly Jimmy Chamberlin (now replaced) played the Hartford Civic ing Pumpkins. after time, but his vocals Center. Their sets of songs in addition to their visual effects stirred the anticipating The crowd seemed to appre- sounded amazing and he did audience. Their show was preceded by the British band, Garbage. ciate the band, but they went not miss a beat on the guitar. guitar playing would only get missed at the end of the show. as superficial, but not Billy ballistic when the Pumpkins Near the end D'arcy made more worse. He suggested that if you Security at the concert was Corgan. Towards the end of the took center stage. As Billy fixed than a few gestures to Billy and did not like how they sounded, tight and as a result it was al- show Corgan said, "There are the strap on his guitar the two James that she would not be it was only going to get worse. most impossible for anyone to two things that I don't like, time six year olds in front of us (who able to sing. Possibly, as a result After many people left, Billy even think about rushing the and space. I don't like the space happened to be in the third of these sicknesses, the new claimed that those remaining stage or moshing. None was al- in between me and you and I row) jumped on their seats and drummer got a large spot for were the true Pumpkins fans lowed. don't like time because it is al- adjusted the cotton in their ears. himself which was not on the whom he appreciated. The Twice we tried to get closer to most time to go." He was really They were right in doing so, be- original set list. It was a fantas- ones that left, he said, had al- the stage to see if we could catch in touch with his fans. Corgan cause the Pumpkins really play tic drum solo from the new guy. ready heard the popular songs a pick or something, but we never seems like he is in it for a loud show. In the second half of the con- and probably went home to were escorted back to our seats. the money. His performance Billy came on stage dressed in cert, the large tower suddenly watch MTV. He said these People were not even allowed to was sincere and well appreci- his usual garb (silver pants, zero grew two large wings and took people were also the type of fans move around, nor stand on top ated by the Hartford crowd. shirt, no hair) followed by the form of a rocket. On the who came and smashed pump- of their seats to see what was go- And on that note they closed D'arcy, James and the new wings of the rocket, movies kins at his house on Halloween ing on. the final encore with a song drummer, freshly stolen from were shown creating an almost this year. Billy was not too ap- The concert was amazing called "Silver f**k." It was a the up-and-coming group FIL- three dimensional effect arid preciative of the re*lry creative and very emotional. The Pump- ! grand finale to an amazing TER. the Pumpkins continued to fans that came up with such an kins were obviously broken up show. Iii our opinion, The Standing in front of a twenty wow the crowd. original idea. Some people just about the death of their Pumpkins are just reaching the foot metal tower, a new and very Near the end, Billy Corgan can't leave rock stars alone. keyboardist and very dear peak of there career. In one cool addition to the stage, they said with a smile that his crazy These destructive fans were not friend. Most rock stars come off word, the show amazed all.

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hup://wwwatU'orn/college PAGE 14 FEA TURES THE TRINITY TRIPOD - NOVEMBER 19,1996 Bright Lights, Small Town, Big Bucks, And Blackjack Take A Trip Into The Connecticut Countryside And Return With A Fat Wallet The lights are bright, very bright, too looking guy with a two day beard. They money with your $20 by betting the BY ANTHONY LOWENBERG bright. Something is amiss. are both smoking and seem to think your minimum on every hand, the seat is rela- Features Editor No, you ain't in Heaven, keep reading. rookie presence is that of an air purifier. tively comfortable, and you are young — The valet parking is free, but you park That can be the only explanation for not in a hurry to go anywhere. Sure you What do you get when you cross Las in the lot anyway, with the others. have had to urinate for the past hour, but Vegas with Westfarms Mall? Beemers next to Oldsmobuicks next to the streak continues, and the dealer still Imagine this: Instead of a desert, you pickup trucks next to Saabs. If you can moves his lips when he counts. Life is are driving through eastern Connecticut tell a lot about people by the cars they good. There's no way it's only 3 AM! It's on a two lane road. It is dark, very dark, drive, then this place is full of a sundry so bright in here! There's so many people! and the road twists and winds its way crew. Walking towards the light you see Your full bladder finally overtakes around a few scattered houses and trees busloads of old folks disembarking at the your ability to add 8 and 7, so you gather that were too big to move when whoever entrance. your chips and get up to leave. The other made the road blasted through this The destinations of the busses, writ- players at the table ooh and ahh you. freakin'forest. ten above the drivers' heads, do not say They are not impressed with how much Man, it's dark; this can't be the way. "New York" or "Hartford," but "Paradise," you made, it really isn't that much. Where'd the Interstate go? You have de- "Fun Times," and "Freedom." They are impressed that you can just cided that you might be sleeping in the Hmm, maybe with all these seniors why they keep blowing their smoke at leave. These guys and girls have been car tonight, when suddenly you turn left around you really are in Heaven. Nope! your head. your friends for the past couple of hours, and are blinded by a bright orange light; Keep reading, please. No matter, you're here for the gaming, but they will miss you as much as you the fine cuisine, the shopping, the Na- miss them. More people makes things in- tive-American culture. Eh, who are you teresting when gambling, but let's face Dig down deep in your hearts, your souls, and your kidding? You're here for this smoky it, they're just using up your oxygen! pockets and find the five dollar blackjack tables. You blackjack table. It's still dark when you get back to the made it to Foxwoods, baby! And are you in luck tonight! It's car, not that you would notice. The Wednesday, after midnight (O.K., Thurs- Foxwoods parking lot has a lamp for ev- day, sheesh!), and this is the time for the ery car, it seems, and you have no trouble several bright orange lights, to be exact. The glass doors swing open and up a trainee dealers to learn. They go real putting the key in the lock while look- Just when you think you are at the end flight of stairs you go. No one cards you, slow-like, so your English-majoring ing over your shoulder for anyone trying of "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" and you're in! You made it! Dig down brain can count cards at your own pace; to rob you of your new wealth. No way and expect to see Richard Dryfus and a deep in your hearts, your souls, and your you are not rushed when deciding when that would happen, though. This is para- bunch of supposed dead guys walk out pockets and find the five dollar blackjack to hit or stay, and have plenty of time to dise! of a flying saucer, you realize that you tables. You made it to Foxwoods, baby! look around the room at the other un- So you settle in, find a radio station, have made it to your final destination, Twenty dollars becomes four $5 chips shaven smokers and waitresses in "tra- slip into fifth gear, and spend your win- the pinnacle of your short trip through and a seat between a youngish-looking ditional" Pequot garb. nings on jelly beans and beer. I know 1 life. guy with a two day beard and an oldish- You are not tired yet, you are making did. RINDE M||^

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,K NOVEMBER 19, 1996 - THE TRINITY TRIPOD FEA TURES PACE 15 Mistress Callisto Ask Dr. Chang knows alL, Campus Cold exposure poses the same threat This Diva Can Help You to your brass as it does to the rest of your body.: Dress appropriately to Beat The DeviL.Ot Be One! maintain body temperature and your SCORPIO ifc> ^-^ TAURUS * J) breathing hardware will survive:. : Have an avalanchein your: pants arid' OCT23-NOV2I APR 20 - MAY 2< you're going to see some damage to the Now is a time for self-examination You spent time with an eclectic Dear Dr. Chang: How can you tell if goods There are two risks: hypother- for you Scorpios. It is essential that you group of people this weekend which breasts are real? My female friends mia, which occurs when the body spend time by yourself these next few brought a nice breath of fresh air into seem to be able to spot fakes a mile temperature cirops below normal (and days. The crunch time of the semester your social life. This is a difficult time away, but they all look pretty natural body heat is lost faster than Pee. Wee is quickly approaching and you would of the semester, Taurus, and Mistress to me— S, Vemon St. Herman's credibility), and frostbite^ be wise to get your priorities in order. Callisto senses some frustration on According to my informal poll • of. when blockage of blood flow allows Your busy social schedule has kept you your part. Now is the time to empa- women, implanted or not, the one con- your parts to harden and snap like out and about but remember that there thize with others who are feeling simi- sistent giveaway is a pronounced lack rock candy.'' •• is something to be said for cozy eve- lar frustrations. It will all work out, of slide when the girl in question is According to John Sanders, search- nings in your PJ's! just take a deep breath and RELAX. horizontal. 'Real breasts wiggle,jiggle and-rescue coordinator for the Appa- SAGITTARIUS NOV22.-DE.C2l GE.MINI Artificial Ravage is equally rigid, looking more like a MAY 21 -JLIN20 JPVC pipe than' a spiice where breasts kiss (ix, Demi Wow, you've been riding the emo- tional roller coaster lately. One day You were all pimped out this week- your new crush smiles at you and the end and partied hard with the hea- next day you get a D on that test you thens. So maybe you didn't get nookie the way Mistress Callisto said you and slope with the force of gravity. Me' • thought you aced. It's easy to get frus- icnig sliding off a-not^akeXi^e,Susan •;. ^ often trated by this unstable lifestyle you would but don't blame her. Blame : yourself! We saw you all decked out on S;aranjdqn).'Cosine^ lead but you have to realize that you as ferema s plungers; jt^ tion," , ;wind-,: need to take the good with the bad. Saturday night. Why didn't you go for it? Remember Gemini, time is passing tli'dj& Things could be a lot worse so focus : and :being: w$ ;gp on the fun stuff that has been happen- quickly - you don't want to have to make up for all your lost fun during liils;.:fSi^^ ing. Before you know it you will be lik Sd^ki whistling the song of pure happiness. Senior Week! .CAPRICORN =A. :|}rea^ts:kiss'|le.;Derni: Moore); CANCLR Shp^ iypu'rei^orj^ f DEC 22-JAN \9 4i gety/oyrs^ You always seem like a nice person difrbst ASAE: Failure to:warm-up carr to everyone but once and a while your OK, Cancer, it's time for some serious, :to/perform;;"Wheri specti- ^|i^L ''' > hard core action. This week is a key If your private .partiooks like Wax-..' evil twin comes out and tries to ruin ;; >: : your reputation You've recently done one for you Crabs. If you use your pow- appraisal, look for scars-ar6iand;the; y t''i^ lk some not so nice stuff that has resulted ers of seduction, it could be a memo- nipple, under the arm or under the cup ing at frostbite (and a lot; of \onely L hurting othef pteopTe Vfeelings. This rable Stfe. That area of JoHf iffeiiai? is so unlike you11 have a hunch that you taken a back seat recently but now is are feeling a little guilty about this be- the time to get IN the back seat! If the havior so your best bet would be to back seat is a little small in that Jeep, make a full fledged apology with the try a new location. Maybe the on cam- intention of a reconciliation. pus shuttle or on the bishop! Just make sure you scream out the right name this time. AQUARIUS _ :;!&:• a doc tp£'Superficial If® JAN 20-pTi5 I 5 - frpjstbjte£orifros p;:rj;i,pi"'is; easily; ?:revate)cL; Someone did some time praying to JUL 23 - ACIG 22 "06;not:r^ the porcelain god this weekend, and I ;ppe;iiflatafi: or any other ins t|nt:He^ter, think it was you! Good for you! You de- Fatigue has become a major factor in as lyou'll.risk tissue;ela:mi|:ge. dnsteaci; serve all of the fun you can get and if : your life recently Leo. Just remember ^ bjef;:youcoulB:^ that means you party hard then that's that fatigue can be overcome with a " _ "" " '' ' yQur;;6wn;s^^^ what you do. You've been hobnobbing little concentration and planning. .e walks put'ihg^ with some of the socially elite lately Don't be wasted by 10 PM this coming irubjsje 'cm. devel6pgarigrene,;whie|i:jn: and going over big with them. Of weekend - no wonder you get tired course, who wouldn't love you? Now early. It's called pacing yourself. Carry take that ego boost and run. Talk to this concept into other areas of your ip^pjfri.gnElln^i'wre^::-: someone you wouldn't normally talk life as well. You won't be as tired if you to. By the way things are going, you' 11 do that 15 page paper earlier than the pd:exp^prieStS'&''lcpi&'I 'j. be best friends by Christmas Break. night before. Mi" ~ ptiy"atesSp::^^;:|:?( PlSCflS '"I FT_6 19 - MAR 2O VIRGO 3 You need some mellow lovin' this AUG25-SLPT22 RETURN OF_T«E month, Pisces. Have you been feeling You've been slacking in your duties claustrophobic with all the academic lately! Mistress Callisto has heard stress lately? You were on the right some complaints about your perfor- track to refreshment this weekend mance and it's time to please those who THIS SEMESTER VE ARE NOT om.y SEHPIHQ you TO RES- with some contact with old friends. have come to expect your usual high Take your new energy further into the quality skills. The crystal ball shows TAURANTS, BUT TO CUUES AW> BARS AS VEIL JUST FILL social sphere of Trinity and live it up that your drinking days may be over IN THE BELOW INFORMATION ANT) DROF IT 9N CAM7U5 MAIL for the rest of the semester. Add some soon, so you should chug a beer or two TO BOX 702582. romance into your daily stir-fry at while you read this. Cram it all in now Mather. The end result just may be de- before it's too late! licious. . Ll&RA ARIE.S J^ 5E.PT23-OCT22 MAR21 -APR \9 Time is flying by this semester so Get some nerve, Libra! You've been you must take the initiative and act such a chicken lately What do you fast. A long line of silent admirers are have to lose? Your weekend may have patiently waiting for you to make the been a little disappointing, but these first move. Thanksgiving plans are fi- days before Thanksgiving could be nally shaping up so don't stress about looking up if you decide to take action J them. Just sit back, stuff yourself on in the romantic sphere of your life. turkey and enjoy your company. There Find someone else who is in the same are a lot of holiday possibilities out boat as you and call out those com- there so take advantage of them. mands! PAGE 16 FEA TURES THE TRINITY TRIPOD - NOVEMBER 19,1996

IV i r Dear Mom And Dad: A 1 C" Headlines Well you about. f Probably] iever See: BY IK. MACKAY A couple of the guys and 1 went to New Features Writer York the other week. I've never been, and 7. Ogilby Dorm To Open For Ail it was an exciting experience. We drove Dear Mom and Dad, down at night, hoping the traffic would Students :; Well, now that it's November 19th, I be tame. think its only appropriate that I corre- Well, we didn't hit the bars (oops!) 4. Fancy Scfirnancy Big Wig Gives spond the events of my first two-and-a- coffeeshops until around midnight. You half months of the '96-'97 academic year might be surprised at the car's condition Speech: Trustees Don't Wet Pants at Trinity. 1 know I'll see you both in a when I get back, but don't worry, the in- week, so I'll keep this briel. Being on surance agent said that everything X STOMP Busts A Rhythm All Over hangover recovery for over two weeks (that's left) is covered. I took the liberty The Place (oh -'vyait,;.We- diet- use\ now, (Yes Mom, I've learned my lesson of installing a new stereo, antenna, hub- this time) I've had the chance to sit back, caps, and some other stuff. that one)..•• vy,.y *.",'.,'*- 'l:v;/••.••:.." V relax, and really observe what's going on Speaking of new stuff, I must make v around me at this institution. Mind you, you aware of my financial situation, see- II. Someone LearnsTo, Use., V^H this careful study has forced me to skip ing it is necessary for you to keep me sup- my 9:55 class 5 times in a row now, so ported in my academic voyage. The new Capucclrso';:1VM chine In don't be worried when a D- appears on Adidas (that's plural, by the way) I my transcript. It's only a matter of time bought, along with a new account at 5. [j before the administration takes advan- Media Play and Blockbuster, 1 seem to • Prpfesspr tage of my superior talents and raises all have overdrawn my account here. It of my marks. Besides, if we students are might be a mistake, but the ATM telling ^^^ to take a liberal stance in today's chang- me "Insufficient funds" isn't encourag-

/ met this great girl at a party at AD... She was really nice, I mean, she said "hi" and stuff, but that's about it... I spilled a beer on this guy, too. He got pretty mad, but the swelling in my face has gone down a bit since then.

^ ing world, we'd better start at school, ing. My phone bills have been sitting in right? 1 talked to this genius the other my drawer, and I haven't added them up day. He said grades didn't matter to him. yet. I think that if I sell the car, that What a philosophy! I've since taken that should cover it. same approach, so I'm pretty much good My roommate's doing well. The |l^^^^^^^||^ togo. stench from his side of the room has sub- Things are going well so far here, J've: sided, and I've been able, to beat baekthe had the opportunity to meet many beau- mold approaching my stuff. I've had a tiful girls, all of whom seem to be play- hard time sleeping lately. I think it's be- ing extremely "hard to get," but I can cause of the Anthrax that he likes to play clearly see through that, so I'm set on the at full volume at three in the morning. social front, I think. Like, take for ex- I've suggested maybe experimenting in H & L Package Store ample this party last week: I met this some more mellow music, so he said he'd great girl at a party at AD. (No Mom, it's tone it down to Pantera for the holidays. not a religious reference, trust me.) She Our dorm's pretty loud, too. It gets was really nice, I mean, she said "hi" and crazy on the weekends. The parties are 247-9138 stuff, but that's about it. 1 don't know fun. They said that our dorm-damage what she said to her friend when she was **** **** bill would only be a little more than 1.75 Liters pointing and laughing at me, but I'm room and board was this year. I guess sure it was positive. I spilled a beer on that's good, right? Jim Bean $18.99 this guy, too. He got pretty mad, but the I've experienced the local Hartford $16.99 swelling in my face has gone down a bit area, too. It's quite active. Campus safety Smirnoff since then. has reassured us that the bangs we hear Old Crow $14.99 The weather's okay. It was nice until on Saturday nights are only car-tire October, but it's kind of cool, now. I've blowouts, so we're not really concerned. Clydes Gin $11.99 been coping with the Fall pretty well. Well, that's about all I can think to say. Dubra $ 9.99 The phlegm I've been coughing up for It's been a good couple of months, and I the past month no longer has a green- hope to buy books for my classes in a color to it, so that's a good sign. week or so. See you soon! ****Beer Bar Bottles**** I'm looking forward to the snowfall, Me MacKay's opinions do not necessar- and if it's anything close to last years, I'll ily representthoseqfthe Tripod or its staff. Miller Genuine Draft $12.99 be able to open that ski-resort that I told He also misses his Mr.Huggybear, Natural Light $10.99 Babst Blue Ribbon $8.99

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320 ELM STREET • NEW HAVEN, CT 06511 203-562-5335 Happy Thanksgiving!! http://www.ciee.org/trovel.htm x2589 NOVEMBER 19, 1996 - THE TRINITY TRIPOD SPORTS PAGE 17 Jory Walclman, Three Sport Athlete, Always On The Move part of my life here at Trinity." that year, finishing in grand BY PETER GUINEY Waldman, a native of Sports Editor style this past year with 17 goals Slingerlands, New York, at- and 53 total points. Her play tended The Hotchkiss School in this year earned her a NESCAC Trinity College has been Lakeville, Connecticut. Her Player Of The Week, a spot on lucky to have its fair share of athletic career didn't start out as the NESCAC All-Star Squad, as excellent student athletes in the many would believe. In fact, well as a spot on this Saturdays Waldman started out at Division III North/South All- Hotchkiss running cross-coun- Star game at Boston College. try and track and field. During Waldman is also thrilled to high school, Waldman focused be playing ice hockey at Trinity. on her running, as well as la- The Trinity women's ice hockey crosse and ice hockey. It was not team was born last season as a until junior year that Waldman club team. Waldman, the team's started playing field hockey. captain feels fortunate to be "My advisor, who was the field part of the beginning of Trinity hockey coach, suggested that I Women's ice hockey. "Its great try field hockey out. It didn't to be part of this program from take that long to pick up, it just the very beginning, " said came very naturally to me," said Waldman Waldman. Waldman, a Psychology ma- It didn't take that long for her jor, has no specific plans foT af- past, but we have a very special to make an impact at Trinity ei- ter graduation. She plans to one with us now in senior Jory ther. She started for both the speak with head field hockey Waldman. The three-sport star field hockey and lacrosse teams Jory Waldman '97 IOOKS to intercept a PETER GUINEY and lacrosse coach Robin is always busy, whether it is as a freshman, a very uncom- pass in Saturday's game. Sheppard about possibly coach- playing field hockey in the fall, mon scenario. Waldman de- moving on to the NCAA tour- whelmed. None of us knew ing somewhere next year. No ice hockey in the winter or la- scribed her freshman athletic nament, the first year that the what to expect from the tourna- matter where she is, or what she crosse in the spring. "I like stay- experience among her favorites tournament was open to ment. We were just happy to be is doing, one thing is for sure; ing busy," says Waldman, "I while at Trinity. In 1993, the NESCAC schools. "It was so there." Waldman will be juggling a couldn't imagine not going out field hockey team had a very great to get there as a freshman, Waldman's field hockey ca- busy schedule, like she has been everyday to practice. It is just successful season, eventually but we were all a bit over- reer continued to improve after doing for years. Swimming Looks Forward To Strong Season higher level of competition and their favor. With these seniors mance for the first time this sea- In sum, all of the elements for BY JANET M. LEE we are hoping to build on that providing the strong leadership son" added Scott Heidorn. success are clearly evident for Sports Writer this year." After clinching nu- and direction for the teams, "We With both strong returning both the men's and women's merous personal best perfor- are looking at a pretty good sea- and new swimmers under their swimming and diving teams. The men's and women's mances and breaking six new son ahead of us," stated belts, what kind of goals does "We did well last season, but swimming and diving team en- varsity records last year, the Giarratano. the team have in mind this year? we're only going to do better joyed a rather successful season swimmers hope to continue Another advantage that the Ultimately, the swimmers and this season." says Heidorn. last year, and this season should this trend throughout the com- swimmers and divers have this divers would like to place well Giarratano echoed Heidorn's prove no different. ing season. year opposed to that of last year at the Division 111 New England sentiment, adding that "We're This Satuiday, the mqj^ud, Ctempionshipsac William's on going-to have a really strong vreKKftt 'wtll be facing oppo- islea byseniorco-captamsLisa strong freshmen on the team. February 28. As for dual meets, team and season this year". The nents Colby College for their Giarratano and Alyson Guild, Stated Dave McFarland, "The however, the consensus seems to season looks especially promis- first meet of the season. Despite while the men's squad is led by freshmen have proved to be an agree that Wesleyan and Tufts ing for this dynamic and tal- the losses of several key men senior co-captains . Dave incredibly strong class, perhaps should be meets to look forward ented group of athletes and the and women, namely Tom "T" McFarland and Scott Heidorn. the best class of recruits I've to for women and the Colby, Colby meet should prove to be Appleton, Matt Lorenz and Also leading the swim teams seen during all of my years Williams and Bates meets for an excellent starting point for Caitlin Corbiere, the team has are seniors Gustave "Tave" here." Almost half of the men's men. These meets will prove to bigger and better things to nothing but high hopes for this Fitzpatrick, Tom Murray, team is comprised of freshman, be pivotal in terms of the swim- come. Says Alyson Guild in re- season. According to Coach Allison King, Molly many of them bringing with mers' overall performance for spect to the upcoming Colby Amy Williams, "We have had Modzelewski and diver them fresh experiences, skills the season, allowing both teams meet, "We're very anxious. We numerous performances last Monicalynn Debiak. Their and talents to the team. "The the opportunity to demonstrate have more depth and we're season that will create a height- goals are high but the advan- Colby meet will be our chance their marked improvements ready to get out of the practice ened sense of awareness lor a tages are clearly working in to exhibit the freshmen's perfor- against these key opponents. mode." Women's Ice Hockey There are College Boards Cruises Past UMass and there are college boards. be taken off the ice in a stretcher BY PETER GUINEY and brought to the hospital. We give extra credit with ours. Sports Editor Desmarais would later be re- leased from the hospital with no serious injury. There were The Trinity College women's some scary moments while ice hockey team started their Desmarais lay on the ice, but second season as a club team fortunately she was able to walk with an impressive 9-4 win over away from the hospital with a a very physical University of smile. Massachusetts Amherst team in The Bantams were surprised Amherst, Massachusetts on Sat- to see the excessive stick work urday. Freshmen forwards Ali that UMass used throughot the Muhlfeld and Devin Binch both game. The referees didn't call had three goals to lead the Ban- any penalties in the first two tams past the Minutemen. Se- periods of the game, but things nior captain Jory Waldman were kept tighter in the third added four assists in the win. period, with both teams being 50%* off Stratfoo's lift tickets. Freshman Mandy Lydon added committing infractions. College Blast Week: 1/5-1/17/96 - Lifts & Lodging $40 two goals, while sophomore The team started last year un- 1 Simply present your valid college I.D. and receive an early season, late season or Heidi Knottman put one away. der the direction of Head Coach midweek lift ticket for only S22 - that's a full 50% off - or a weekend/holiday lift ticket for S5 The stellar play of sopho- Chantal Lacroix. Lacroix, who less than your non-matriculating friends. Just think of all of the educational things you'll be more goalies Caroline Olmstead is also the assistant field hockey able to do with your savings. and Shana Henderson were a and lacrosse coach, has worked • $8 million snowmaking expansion big factor in the victory. tirelessly to schedule games for • New England's only six-passenger high-speed chairlift Olmstead made 12 saves on 15 the team. The team, which • New "Stratton Unplugged" Mountain Adventure Parks shots while Henderson made 15 hopes to turn varsity within a You're In college. Do something smart. Do Stratton. saves on 16 shots. couple of seasons, will play a 15 http://www.stratton.com 1-8QQ-STRATTQN There was a scary moment game schedule. Teams on the late in the second period as scedule include NESCAC rivals Samantha Desmarais '97 was Williams, Amherst, and Con- tripped up and hit her head necticut College. The team's first home game will be next Vermont's Mountain Resort hard on the ice. There was a • All with valid college I.D.; College Blast Week: 2, 3 or 4 br condo; rates based on maximum occupancy per unit; long delay as Desmarais had to semester at Kingswood-Oxford. rates are per person, per day; 4 day minimum; midweek only. PAGE 18 SPOR TS THE TRINITY TRIPOD - NOVEMBER 19,1996 Women's Basketball Relies On Depth And Experience 6.9 per game. She had an impressive 10.2 BY CAROIYN FRENCH points per game average, including a Sports Editor team high 26 points last year against Williams. Sophomore Lisa Welker will The women's basketball team will rely use her 61" size to add height in the paint on an experienced frontcourt and an im- and is a three point threat from the out- proving backcourt to continue the win- side. She averaged 2.6 rebounds per game ning tradition. Last year, the team last year. advanced to the semifinals of the ECAC Freshman Gretchen MacColl is im- Tournament and finished the season pressing coaches and teammates with with a 16-9 record. Despite the loss of all- her inside game and strength on the time assist leader and second team boards. Caitlin Luz '00 will use her NESCAC All-Star Kara Ryczek to gradu- steady play at small forward to help the ation, the squad will use its strong Bantams. frontcourt players and depth to continue Replacing Trinity's all time game-, sea- to be one of the top teams in the league. son-, and career-assist leader Ryczek will "Our strength will be inside the paint be tough. Junior Colleen McGlynn this year. That's where we will get our played in all 25 of Trinity's games last primary scoring and we have a lot of year and was second on the club with 71 depth," said head coach Maureen Pine. assists. She will be aided in the backcourt Leading scorers Sarah Martin '98, cap- by Katherine Anderson '97. Anderson, a tain Sue Dinklage '97 and Carolynn tough defender and good rebounder, av- Canty '98 return to anchor the eraged 4.2 rebounds per game last year. frontcourt of this year's squad. Martin is "Our guards are unproven but we're in always an offensive threat, and will use good shape. Both Colleen and Kath are her 6'1" frame to grab many rebounds. quality players with experience who can She had a 55.8 field goal percentage fill the role left by Kara," said Pine. while averaging 11.5 points and 5.8 re- Experienced sophomores Kate bounds per game last season. She scored Leonard and Laurel Earls will see a lot a career-high 35 points against Con- of time in the backcourt this year as well. necticut College last year, earning Leonard averaged 3.7 points per game in NESCAC Player of the Week honors, as her first year and will see time at both well as Columbus Multimedia Player of guard spots. Earls is a threat behind the the Week accolades. At the conclusion three point line, finishing second on the Sarah Martin '98 looks for a rebound last year. GUS ELLISON of theseason, she earned honorable men- team in three pointers last year. tion All Northeast Region Status from Freshman Megan Shutte will contrib- Columbus Multimedia. ute in the guard position. Classmate Trinity Sponsors ATP Tournament Dinklage also comes into this season Meredith Papa enters Trinity with im- thank all involved." By working on court with impressive stats. A starter the past pressive credentials but is injured and BY LIZ ALEXANDER at the Civic Center, students were right three years, she averaged 11.3 points and may not start playing until second se- Sports Writer in on the action. "It was really exciting 4.6 rebounds per game last year. A mester. "This is one of the strongest being so close to the players!" stated ball versitile player, she was third on the team freshman classes in a while," said Pine. The $500,000 ATP World Doubles boy and men's tennis team member Alex in assists and led the team in free throw Defense will be one of their strengths Tennis Championships came to the Valente '00. The student body was percentage with 83.3% made in 1995-96. this year. "We're very quick. No one will Civic Center last week and was spon- treated to free tickets, shuttle service, and She had a career high 31 points against, be able to stop our press," said Dinklage sored by Phoenix Insurance, Time Maga- was invited to brunch at Coach's Bar in Clark last year. She is also a threat from Trinity's schedule will be a tough"one. zine, Trinity College and many other Hartford on 'Finals Sunday'. Trinity also the outside. All of the NESCAC teams are strong and Hartford-based companies. This tourna- opened the doors of the Field House for Canty is a threat in the paint, leading non-league opponents will prove to be ment has given Trinity the opportunity players to practice and a new court sur- the team in rebounds with an average of tough as well. to again be promoted on a national and face was laid down for the occasion. Stu;,,,,*""*" worldwide level because the event was dent sneaked in a game or tvyoaffttteir broadcast all over the world on ESPN, own and watched the pro players prac- ESPN International, and Eurosport tele- tice all week. The Trinity campus was vision networks. The tournament will be also shown on ESPN by commentators played here for the next four years due to Patrick McEnroe and Luke Jensen as the the negotiating skills of Mayor Mike Pe- practice site for the players. ters, tournament promoter Jim Westhall, Of course the real stars of the tourna- and Trinity President Evan Dobelle. To ment were the players. They consisted of be able to promote Hartford and to make the top eight doubles teams in the world The Trincoll Journal is the Internet's first Web Zine the city-wide economic revitalization a that were healthy enough to compete. reality President Dobelle believes that we The rankings of the teams corning in must be active. He told The Hartford consisted of #1 Mark Woodforde and Courant that, "You've got to keep mov- Todd Woodbridge (The Woodies), #2 ing and oiling it, and you keep oiling it Grant Connell and Byron Black, # 4 with debates and tennis tournaments." Daniel Nestor and Mark Knowles, #5 The #1 seeds Mark Woodforde and Todd Nicklas Kulti and Jonas Bjorkman, #6 Woodbridge won the event. New Haven's Pilot Pen singles champion "Due to the history of Trinity being Alex O'Brian partnered with Sebastien CIMSSiOrT involved in tennis events, it was only fit- Lareau, #8 Byron Talbot and Libor ting that we continue the tradition. 1 have Pimek, #10 Paul Haarhuis and Jacco H^yro^ and Women heard from alumni from across the Eltingh, and #11 Trevor Kronemann and An image mkeiioi our tim TOat Jpfcwriod movfe say about gender roles. David MacPherson. ByKuiiDyJcwki country about seeing Trinity on ESPN and they were very excited to see it. My The winning team, the Woodies, took family and I took in some tennis on home $60,000, while the runner-ups Wednesday night before I needed to go O'Brian/Lareau took home $25,000 to some meetings in Texas and New along with $15,000 for each round robin #tlsi>jnysteries of the Nile. Mexico. We had a great time. Harry par- victory. Trinity was also a winner this ticularly enjoyed seeing the tennis balls week because of its opportunity to be land inside the sponsors convertible cars involved in the fan fair and due to some mm placed on the court!" said Dobelle. gained funds for future neighborhood Hebron. Hebmru itelfflffl Trinity has been the host to tennis improvements. Phoenix Home Life Mu- The tragic tale of U Hsta setters ,lts ttiiB, initMiOii'turkeys are found nafarwidi tournaments beginning in 1883, when tual Insurance Company Chairman JyTleo&Mal the original college tennis tournament Robert Fiondella has informed President was held at Trinity. In 1972, the Aetna Dobelle that the Phoenix, in conjunction Commentary Word Cup was launched at Trinity. This with the ATP, has chosen the Trinity Boys l year Jewel Productions, Ltd. helped to get and Girls Club to receive part of the pro- Acfe of Intolerance - ceeds raised from the tournament. One , Ah Imaginary Conversation Trinity students involved in the event. Religious tolerance or lack there of. dollar of each ticket sold was earmarked ByDivilJrijU By Pttiick Qnvin Members of the men's and women's ten- nis teams were ball persons and court at- charitable causes, and the Boys and Girls Sport® tendants. They were trained on campus Club was handed one-third of the total. by Tournament Coordinator Sean Sloane The Boys and Girls Club, which is in the Naw With Brom Leather Trim and supervised by men's coach Paul planing stages and said to be built on the The True Sport of Champions I am going to California. Assaiante and assistant women's coach corner of Broad and Brownell Streets, is By Ian Snap]* Kelly Berry. Sloane was pleased with his part of this $175+ million neighborhood choices, "I have been very impressed revitalization that Trinity is initiating. Open NETSCAPE then open URL, type In with the Trinity students that have been The Phoenix ATP World Doubles Cham- http://www.trincoll.edu/tj/ acting as ball kids and court attendants pionships looks to be a new Trinity tra- Come see what ail the INTERNET hype is all about this week. The students have been very dition that will involve the community professional and shown off Trinity in and the students around some great ten- We have a NEW ISSUE every Thursday..... fine fashion. The Tournament wishes to nis, at least for the next four years. :••* THIS WEEK College View Cafe Trivia Contest IN BANTAM Rules: The first person to answer all five trivia contest questions correctly and leave a voice mail at The Tripod at x2589 wins a pitcher of Milwaukee's Best from the View. College Nicknames...We Give The School...You Friday, November 22 Give The Nickname. Hockey vs. Babson, 7:0 0 PM Men's Basketball at Skidmore 1. Stanford Tournament vs. Brockport State, 7:30 PM 2. Oregon State

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Wrestling at Springfield Invitational, 4. Hamilton 9:00 AM Men's Basketball at Skidmore 5. Texas A&M Tournament, Consolation/ fits' Congratulations to Tanya Jones '97 for winning last week's contest, Championships, 12/2:00 PM Women's Basketball at Babson, 1:00 J|^ ' —-—— PM Ray Jones Wins Gold Helmet Swimming at Colby, 1:00 PM Waldman and Ubides Hockey vs. UMass-Boston, 7:00 PM Senior halfback Ray Jones was named as the I named NESCAC All-Stars Coca Cola-New England Sports Writers Division ll-ill "Gold Helmet" recipient for his Trinity had two players selected performance versus Wesleyan. I to All-Star teams during the 1996 Next Week... Jones received his award last Wednesday in a ceremony at the weekly New England Sports fall season. Senior forward Jory Previews of Men's Writers luncheon, held at Dillon Field House on Waldman was named to the ten- and Women s Squash thecampus of HarvardUniversity in Cambridge, person field hockey squad. Mass. Waldman led the league in scoring ! Jones rushedf or aTrinity single-game record Wrestling and Indoor of 303 yards, including two touchdowns, in I with 53 points (17g 19a). Senior setter Maritza Ubides Middletown-. \;:Oner o f~-~7;mr$9 Jones' touchdbwris I was named to the Third Team spanned 90 yards. The victory clinched a 7-1 season for Trinity, who finished tied with NESCAC All-Star volleyball team. We're still looking for Amherst for the best record in the New England Ubides led the 11-12 Bantams in writers, so if you're Small College Athletic Conference. Trinttyhas I assists with 619 in 1996. alsowoniOconsecutivegamesoverWesleyan. Trinity did not place any players interested, call Pete at Trinity Head Coach Don Miller (30 years, x2997 or Carolyn at 167-68-5) presented Jones with the "Gold I on the men's soccer or women's Helmet" plaque and said, "Ray is not only a great soccer all-star teams. The x336l football player, but an outstanding individual. NESCAC Football All-Star team This honor is well deserved." will be announced on November ~AlCarbone,S'lD 125th. -A I Car bone, SID College View Cafe

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VOL. XCV NO. 9 PUBLISHED BY THE STUDENTS OF TRINITY COLLEGE SINCE 1904 NOVEMBER 19,1996 Flamino Finishes 73rd At Men's Basketball Looks To Return to Post-Season Play

Cross Country Nationalran this year, the fasters runners made their way to the front, and BY CAROLYN FRENCH things usually strung out. In Sports Editor this race, she had to run in a big crowd, putting her in a situation Sophomore Yolanda Flamino she wasn't used to. As a result, finished in73rd place at the Di- she wasn't able to run the race vision III Cross Country Na- she was used to running this tional Championship race this year.and finished a disappoint- past weekend at Augustana ing 73rd. College in Rock Island, Illinois. "It was frustrating to watch She finished with a time of 19:03 Flamino the awards ceremony. I kept in a field of 180 runners. wishing I was up there, but it She arrived in Illinois on mentally prepared for the race, made me appreciate how far I've Thursday and jogged through but things just didn't come to- come," she said. the course on both Thursday gether for me," Flamino com- "It was definetely a learning and Friday. She found the 5000 mented after the race. experience. I was so grateful for meter course to be flat and Flamino got out to a fast first the opportunity to go. Hope- grassy. "It should have been a mile, but ran in a large crowd lully, I'll be able to go back next fast course. 1 felt physically and the entire way. In the races she year." Hockey Ready To Tackle ECAC

BY JOSH GOLDFINE Copy Editor

The problems were obvious last year as the losses began to The men's basketball team warms up cus mount. After racing to a 5-1-2 for this season. start, the hockey team collapsed after the New Year's break, bounds, blocks and steals, dropping the first five games of 4^ 1996 and finishing the season rom the floor and av by losing 11 of its last 14 con- rebounds per game. The tests. It was obvious that The men's basketball team guards also return from sue changes needed to be made. opens its season this Friday cessful seasons a year ago. These changes, as Coachjohn night against Brockport State Moody averaged o$e^t,welw Dunham explained, came in the in the Skidlnore Tournament. •pointsa game, the most among offseason, as Dunham chose to Tb,e team is looking forward to returning players, and Hava target his recruitung towards a strong season and a possible led the team in assists from his more feisty players, those'who return to the NCAA Tourna- point guard position. John would not be as prone to suc- ment Last year's team finished Mulfinger appears to have the cumb to the complacency that with an impressive 14-8 edge on the remaining starting plagued last year's squad. Said record, yet for the first time in position. Mulfinger averaged Dunham, ".We have some tough three-years it was denied a six points a game last season, freshman who are ready to step postseason berth.:.. ,> ^ '\ scoring a career-high eighteen in and play." Among those first Under, the tutelage of Head points against Bates. Trinity's year players that Dunham cites Coach Stan Ogrodnick, this beach appears to have some as possible contributors on of- Goalie Jeff Blair '99 returns SPORTS INFORMATION year's team features experi- depth this year as well. Sopho- to protect the Bantam net. fense are feisty center Scott enced ,p)ayer.s,> mixed with mores J.B. Brokaw, Jason I .evin, >! Rickard, crafty center Bryan this year. Nothing is going to be gbod youBig talent. Brandon Chris Devanney and junior paign, as the Buffalo native l Cheever, and high-scoring right handed to us." The players who played several outstanding Gallagher 98 is optimistic Tim Lynch are all expected to wing Ryan Southard. Hard- figure to step up on offense in- games over the course of the about the team's chances. "The contribute. Freshmen Andy nosed Finnish freshman Mikko clude juniors Joe Roberto, Tim season. He will be relied on main goal ts to make it, to the Murphy and Tim Owens Auvinen and Wayne Sellers Rath, Mike Burns, and sopho- heavily if the Bantams are to NCAA Tournament, which is should also see playing time. should also provide some of- mores Kirk Chisholm and competefor a playoff spot in the definitely -within otir reach." "This year's big guys are ex- fense. On defense, Andrew James Devine, all of whom had always competitive ECAC As co-captain David Hava '97 perienced, but they're still Burns has stepped in and will impressive pre-seasons, accord- East/West this season. notes, their is a difference be- young. Gallagher has experi- team with senior co-captain ing to Dunham. tween this year's team and last ence at che Final Four, but Neil Yonker to form the squad's With strong clubs such The defensive corps, as Dun- year's. Without any boxia-fide Kevin and John are both still top blue line tandem. Bowdoin, Colby, Salem State, ham stressed repeatedly, will be Hamilton, Amherst.and de- superstars, there is-more of a sophomores," said Moody. In addition to the many the key to the success of this fending national champion team concept. "This year we In year's past, freshman have freshman prospects, the squad year's team: "We've devised a Middlebury ready to tackle the have more of a team-oriented been expected to step in and returns 19 letterwinners from simple system in which every- league head-on, the Bantams offense rather than just, a few- - assume a big role in their first last season. Among these is se- one can play. We need everyone must come out of the gate individuals who are going'to year. This year, the experience nior co-captain Craig Muse, to play together and we must strong this season, just as they carry us," says' Hava, '"We and depth of the rest of the who totaled a team-high 25 play good team defense and pro- did a year ago. The main differ- shouldget more 'contributions team will 'allow the freshman goals and 40 points in 1995-96, tect our goaltenders." Co-cap- ence is that the club must main- from a lot of different people." to mature before, they're ex- including a record-setting six- tain Yonker, senior Brady tain the intensity all season The team will have; to over- '.pected to contribute. goal performance in a Decem- Jensen, and juniors Jason Bridge, long. Forward Rath does not see come, die'loss of scoring.sEar If the team hopes to return ber win over Wesleyan. The Mike Schulz and converted for- this as a problem: "We have a Keith-Wolff to graduation. In- to the NCAA Tournament,, it squad will be undermanned ward Brian Hall should be the much better, overall attitude stead of having one,main- wri&'t be easy. In. addition to from the start, though, as Muse main contributors along the than we did last year. We're scorer, this year's team will rely' taking on • rivals iti the will be lost until at least mid- blue line. ready to step it up this year." on all the players. "We have a NESCAC> like Williams, Januaryaf terrecently undergo- The last line of defense ap- Coach Dunham agrees. "We are more balanced offense, We're Amherst and Tufts, there are ing surgery for a herniated disc pears to be the team's most solid building confidence every day. riot looking to one person to other strong teams who have in his back. Dunham explained position, with sophomore Jeff We are a young team with an score all the,points," said co- been added to the schedule. It that others must step up to fill Blair (4-11-1,4.71 GAA) and se- improved attitude, This team captain'Craig Moody, <98. should be noted that Coach Muse's role. "We can't just stand nior Hale Everets (0-0-1, 4.17 will come to play every night." The Bantams return four Ogrodriick is looking to break around like we did last year, just GAA) returning to protect the The fun begins this Friday waiting for one line or one tartars to,the lineup with' Ray Casting's record for the Bantam nets. As the starter for evening at the Kingswood-Ox- kllagher, Kevin Bednat, '99, most victories in Trinity Col- player to make things happen. much of last season, Blair's sta- ford Rink, where the Bantams We've got to be aggresive. We're and Co-Captains Moody and lege men's basketball history. tistics are not indicative of his will battle the Babson Beavers at Hava leading the way, Last Right now, he is just seven shy going to have to earn everything 7 p.m. impressive freshman cam- year, Bednar led the team rare;- of the record.

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