The -Established 1904- rinity ripod T T Volume CXIV “Scribere Aude!” Tuesday, January 22, 2019 Number I Armenian Important Changes to Composting at Mather Genocide GILLIAN REINHARD ’20 a local garbage collecting EDITOR-IN-CHIEF company was contracted DAVID MAROTTOLO ’22 to manage composting in STAFF WRITER A new composting sys- Mather and the Bistro. tem will be unveiled to Blue Earth retrieves bins A petition has cir- students starting from from campus, taking the page culated on campus the first week of the responsibility off of stu- to recognize the spring 2019 semester. Ef- dent volunteers to trans- Armenian Geno- forts to provide Trinity port the bins themselves. As explained by Rodri- cide. with a reliable method COMPOST of composting has been a guez, composting during thr)l 4 long-standing initiative the fall of 2018 was done of both staff and faculty. entirely “behind the Composting on campus scenes” in the kitchens of 2019 Music began as a student-run ef- Mather and the Bistro. fort with assistance from However, the first week TrlniJ:y ; - o lJ cgc: the Office of Community of the spring semester - u ,.,,. ,N, · H.. "' ~ ; - aramar'5X ec' (i M aP OS 1" Hits Service, according to Sus- will see the addition of tainability Coordinator composting bins at the LIZ FOSTER ’22 Rose Rodriguez. In the front of the house, which STAFF WRITER beginning of the 2018-19 leaves the responsibility students on how to get will be volunteering for school year, compost bins of composting correctly, in rid of what is on their the first week to ensure page The Tripod were located in Mather for part, on the student body. plate. Students will be that students under- explores four of students to use. These bins To help alleviate the given material to learn stand how to compost. 2019’s hottest were manually transport- questions of what is com- more about composting, artist in the music ed by student volunteers to postable at Mather, vol- and informational post- industry. a compost plant. In Octo- unteers will be available ers will also be placed in 9 ber, Blue Earth Compost, at every meal to direct Mather. These students see COMPOST on page 3 Men’s Trinity Celebrates 50 Years of Coeducation GILLIAN REINHARD ’20 the community included Vol.LXVl!No.26 TRINITY COLLEGE HARTFORD hnu.,_ryl6, Hockey EDITOR-IN-CHIEF just a few of the note- worthy female students GILLIAN REINHARD ’20 that have passed through EDITOR-IN-CHIEF On Jan. 11, 1969, Trinity celebrated its fif- Trinity’s campus. Alyson Adler became the first Men’s hockey was tieth anniversary of coed- woman to sign the Book of page victorious against ucation. On this date, the Matriculation as a first- the Connecticut Board of Trustees voted year student in the fall College Camels on unanimously to admit of 1969. President Berg- Jan. 19. female students to the school for the first time. er-Sweeney’s email also 11 A schoolwide email from highlighted Judy Dworin College President Joanne ’70, Trinity’s first under- Berger-Sweeney indicat- graduate female student ed the College would be and a member of the fac- Trinstagram TRINITY TRIPOD celebrating fifty years ulty. Susannah Heschel of coeducation. In honor ’73 H’10, a member of the International of this occasion, Trini- Board of Trustees as well A screenshot from the 1969 The Trinity Tripod, com- ty celebrated “Women at as the Tripod’s first female GILLIAN REINHARD ’20 memorating the announcement coeducation. the Summit” at locations editor-in-chief was also EDITOR-IN-CHIEF across the world to mark mentioned in the email. this momentous occasion. The celebrations of Admissions· Office Faces Dilemma . J Tripod staff stud- College has written, asklng !or tn­ page The steering com- “Women at the Sum- " There ls nowayofknowingwhat tormatlon on Trinity's plans. · ies abroad in Italy, · to anticipate." eommentedAssoci­ Staff Seeks "EssentiaJiy, we'll look tor the ate Director of Admissions same lhlngs in girls that we 100k mittee of the “Women at mit” highlight a crucial Thomas B. McKune '64, In dls­ 100 Coeds tor tn boys," said McKune, "I think Scotland, and cusslng admission of women next the girls wUl probably be more in­ the Summit” is led by part of Trinity’s history. year. "My gues!I 1s that we'll do For Fall teresting to work wUh. A bright China. pretty well, I would think that an gi rl g-oes into the liberal arts Important events will !:{~~)ot of gi rls would be inter- . freshmen, and August 15 for trans­ with a. much better Idea ot what Professors Huang, Holt, . fers, the liberal arts are about than a According to the program passed · " Students at lhe College found boy. She's much less career­ Bush, and Woldu in ad- take place throughout • by the Trustees last Saturday, ap- In their mailboxes Monday letters orlented.'' ,proxtmately 100 girls wUI be on from Howie Muir, Director of Ad­ The number ot boyslnthetresh­ e;ampus next year, ever1;1y distrl- missions askJng for assistance in man class wUl drop to 300 next dition to several alum- the year at Trinity and buted between transfers· and recrultln(, and enclosing an Ad- · year, and will eventually 10 down 7 to 2~0. Whlle the number ot applt­ freshmen. The major d1U1cutty mission AppUcation Request card. nae. According to Pres- in several other cities to recruiting, stated McKune wlll Sfudents were told to "Give it to catlons has thus far stayed stable probably be the lateness ot . the a present secondary school senior with last yea.r's, theaMouncement Also in this week’s issue.... decision, which has come atter girl, or to a gir l now in college may increase it slightly. "We won't ident Berger-Sweeney, mark the anniversary of many high school seniors have who likes the notion ortransferrlng be gettlng appllcationstrompeople who never considered T r inity be­ Cyimton.Jia BmWD.: Amt Opm.follll, the initiative will be de- coeducation at Trinity. already sent out their applications. to J;,!'1!~~-~~lque was an extension fore," noted McKune, "but maybe Cyntonia Brown: An Opinion, _The ·Admlsslons department, 1n ot one used last year, 1n Which some bqys who have been sitting 0 on their applications wlll send them ]Pmgei6ipage 6 fined by a “framework of The Tripod took the !e~~~~~g t~r=l~h~~~iid!~; ~~~o~f! :~~::~tt:. ~~~;t~~ !~1~ ~~~~:~d In now." · 1n ConnecUcut, M:issa.chusetts then McKune replied. "It' s dlffl­ At present, the College accepts opportunity to look back New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and cult' to tell. But we know some about two applicants !or every ‘yesterday, today, tomor- New York, and has been calling students · dld an e!tectlve Job." place. According to McKune, lt ls loca] schools, explaining the st tu- "At any ta.te," said McKune, dilticult to estimate what Immedi­ 2(H92019 SpringS]Prilllg Involvementllllllvolivement lFm,Fair, row,” with the current through our archives to atlon. Because ot the necessity or " we'll know bymld-Marchhowlhls ate efiect co-education wtU have beginning to consider the 1600 ap- wm wor k out." He says that the on th~ number of acceptees who ]Page4page 4 semester, spring 2019, find our commemorative Pllca.Uons from boys tor the 1rlass College has received "qUlte atew" 1 of 19'73 no girls' schools will be 1nqulrles Crom girls since 1t be­ ::e ::yat,o '~t~r:t ~~~17~~/ a~~:t: Vi sited this yeu. The deadlines came known thatltwasconslderlnr ances a Utlle closer to places representing “yesterday.” issue celebrating coedu- tor applications from women have co-educatton, and had received but we'll keep a large waltin&" been pushed back to May 1 tor more byMondayarternoon. Bennett Ust." Opinion:O]Pinfollll: KevillllKevin SpaceySjpacey Trail,Trafill, President Berg- cation at Trinity, as seen TRINITY TRIPOD pmge5page 5 er-Sweeney’s email to in the photos on the right.

Published weekly at Trinity College, Hartford, CT TRINITYTRIPOD.COM 2 JANUARY 22, 2019 The Tripod Editorial As the spring 2019 se- SPIRIT” as mentioned in few similarities. It seems Trinity Tripod our original, 1904 mot- that, no matter what, the mester begins, I put to- to. Some told us that the Tripod is always com- Established in 1904 gether what seems like my thousandth editorial, school newspaper had posed of a small staff, “Scribere Aude!” but is actually just my a specific function and churning out articles that fourth “beginning or end place on campus that we will hopefully appeal to Editor-in-Chief of semester” editorial, were not conforming to. the community. There GILLIAN M. REINHARD ’20 where I reflect on the role I wondered how the have always been, and Managing Editor of the Tripod and my own Tripod had gotten from probably always will be, BRENDAN W. CLARK ’21 participation in it. This point A, a newspaper of a lot of typos. But most twice-a-semester editori- the early 1900s which significantly, I wasn’t al is a great opportunity reported on Bantam foot- able to find any incredi- NEWS EDITORS FEATURES EDITORS to look back and thank ball and fraternity ini- ble “scoops,” at least not AMANDA HAUSMANN ’21 BHAVNA MAMNANI ’22 those that make the pub- tiation, to point B, what of the caliber of exposés KAT NAMON ’22 AMANDA SCOPELLITI ’20 lishing process possible. it is today. As I looked at occasionally found in a This is the start of each decade of the Tri- paper such as the Yale Opinion Editors SPORTS EDITORS my (more or less) third pod, each era of the paper Daily News. ALEX DAHLEM ’20 JOSEPH LADD ’19 semester working as edi- and its history emerged. In fact, the majority of HUNTER SAVERY ’20 MATEO VAZQUEZ ’21 tor-in-chief of the paper. I The first fifty years of all articles in the Tripod have been an active mem- the Tripod were, in some are dominated by sports STAFF WRITERS Senior Editors ber of the Tripod since I ways, stagnant. From its and Greek Life, and while MARISA BERNER ’21 ERIN GANNON ’19 joined the first week of offices on the Long Walk this is not necessarily a JAMES CALABRESI ’20 SOPHIA GOURLEY ’19 my freshman year and (we have since moved to bad thing, I wondered, CAMERON CHOTTINER ’20 AMY WESSON ’19 have since written an the much less glamor- in my time exploring the ELEANNA DAVOS ’20 article for every section ous basement of Jackson history of the newspaper, LIZ FOSTER ’22 SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER of the paper: news, opin- Hall), Tripod reporters if this was all the Tripod KIP LYNCH ’22 MADISON VAUGHN ’21 ion, features, arts, and kept a fairly uninterest- would ever be. DAVID MAROTTOLO ’22 sports (and of course, ing beat, with a special My time at the Tripod DANIEL NESBITT ’22 Graphic DESIGN this section, page two). I emphasis on sports and has helped to convince AIDAN TUREK ’20 VIDHI VASA ’22 have learned more than I cigarette ads. me otherwise. It has al- ever anticipated on how The 1960s and 70s saw lowed me to interact with to write and find stories, a new (minimalist) layout members of the commu- master Adobe’s finicky design, with a greater nity I never would have InDesign graphic design emphasis on covering the met, who have inspired program, and lead a cam- dynamically changing me and given me hope for student body, particularly our paper, and by exten- The Trinity Tripod has been published by the students of Trinity Col- pus club effectively. lege since 1904. Its staff members are committed to the reporting This past semester, I upon the arrival of female sion, our school’s . and distribution of news and ideas that are relevant to the College studied abroad in Shang- students in 1969. The It has taught me skills community. The Tripod is published weekly on Tuesdays during the hai. Without the rigor of late 1980s and 90s, in my of writing, management, academic year. Student subscription is included in the Student Ac- Trinity’s academics or the opinion, were a “heyday” and dedication. It has tivities Fee (SAF). For non-students looking to subscribe, a one-se- demands of the Tripod, of the Tripod. Many is- given me an extremely re- mester subscription costs $10.00 and a one-year subscription costs my study abroad experi- sues surpassed 20 pages warding purpose on cam- $20.00. Please address all correspondence to: ence gave me lots of free (today, we keep it around pus, even if I don’t always 300 Summit St. Box 702582 time. While I was 7,000 12), with actually enter- understand or appreciate Hartford, CT 06106-3100 miles from the Tripod in taining humor sections, the impact of the Tripod. Phone: (860) 297-2584 its current form, I spent an advice column, and As we enter into another some time taking a look cartoons. The April issue semester, and I write yet Opinions expressed in Tripod editorials represent the views of the at the paper’s past, start- of 1996 introduced the another editorial welcom- Tripod editorial board. Those opinions do not necessarily reflect ing from its first issue, in Liepod, with the headline ing our audience to a new Tripod the views of all contributors to the . Additionally, writing ex- 1904. “Bryan Adams to Speak volume of the Tripod, I pressed in the Opinion section belong to the writers themselves and As editor-in-chief of at Commencement.” Not would like to thank the do not represent the views of the Tripod staff. the Tripod my sophomore long after, the Tripod people who have made it moved online, with its all possible. The Trinity Tripod is always looking for student contributions in pho- year, our staff was able tography, writing, and graphic design. Anyone interested in joining to break a lot of stories, first online editor hailing the Tripod can email [email protected]. Additionally, all mem- particularly negative sto- from the class of 2000. -GMR bers of the community are invited to our meetings, which are held ries, which probably did Despite 120 years of Sundays at 5 p.m. at our office in the basement of JacksonHall. not “increase TRINITY newspapers, I found a

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The plained to the Tripod, Students have played students were inspired much of what is found in a crucial role in the imple- by the course “Global Mather is compostable- mentation of composting Perspectives in Biodi- including paper napkins bins in Mather. According versity and Conserva- and cups used for smooth- to Co-President of Green tion” taught by Professor ies (not including straws). Campus Nat Bush ’19, the Pitt. According to Fertik, Students in Mather are newest phase of compost- the students focused on encouraged to look for ing at Trinity has been a broadening the compost- glassware labeled as Gre- group effort of student ing initiative in Hartford enware, which are cre- volunteers led by Green as their final project for ated from a biopolymer Campus, ConnPIRG, and the course and did exten- derived from plants and the Sustainability Com- sive research regarding are able to be composted mittee of the Student the topic. They consulted alongside other products. Government Association. Sustainability Coordina- However, the silver- As explained by Bush, tor of the City of Hartford ware provided by Chart- composting in the Mather Shubhada Kambli to cre- wells is not compostable, kitchen with scraps from ate a municipal compost and may present a chal- cooking has been accom- program in the city. The MAX FERTIK ’19 lenge to the process as plished smoothly, with- students also reached the semester goes on. If out contamination in the out to Blue Earth Com- FivelFive students have worked to lbringbring com]Plostingcomposting to Crescent a product such as a fork, bins. Students that have post representative Sam Street.Stll.'eet . spoon, or knife is acciden- been working on this proj- King at their headquar- tally thrown into a com- ect hope to see similar ters in East Hartford. post bin, the bin becomes results in the front of Ma- For their project, the contaminated. While the ther. “There has been a students narrowed their products in the bin are lot of progress regarding scope to composting at still able to be compost- composting. It’s great that Trinity and felt that the ed, it is a burden for the it is no longer a responsi- Crescent Street Town- company to sort through bility of students to trans- houses would be an ideal contaminated waste. For port compost bins off-cam- place to start as they are the first three months, pus,” they explained. equipped with kitchens. Blue Earth will provide There are currently Additionally, Fertik feedback and warnings compost bins located in explained that compost- regarding the number of the kitchens of the Bis- ing from the Crescent bins that have been con- tro. According to Rodri- Townhouses could inspire taminated. After three guez, a year of data will positive sustainable hab- ...... ································································· months, a fee of $2.50 be compiled at Mather its for students moving (50% of the initial fee to before making compost to their first apartments. compost) will be imposed bins accessible to stu- The “pilot year” of for each contaminated bin. dents in the Bistro and Crescent Street Town- the Cave. In comparison house composting is “This is a partnership . . between Trinity, Chart- to Mather, these two din- planned for the 2019- ··· ······· ········· wells, and Aramark (Trin- ing halls offer more chal- 2020 school year and ity’s facility company)” lenges for composting, as hopes to be funded by Wax Coated Plates commented Rodriguez. both offer many more to- the Office of the Trinity TRASH “Everyone will need to go food and packagings. CFO, SGA, and the Of- Plastic Utensils work together for com- Additionally, an initia- fice of Residential Life. 1/ti.s! posting to be a success.” tive to bring composting “Change happens :frj ni ty Coll . S;e. She predicts that a con- to the Crescent Street very slowly,” explained aramark)P"' taminated bin, or a mis- Townhouses has been Bush, “This is a real- BLUE EARTH COMPOST placed fork, will most spearheaded by Max Fer- ly big step, and it re- likely be inevitable, but tik ’19, Oscar Dial ’19, quires everyone’s efforts.” 140 Involvement Opportunities at Spring Involvement Fair until 6 pm. During this in activities that range new members mid-year. ignite an old one. There KAT NAMON ’22 window of time, the Wash- from community service, Our goal is to continue really is something for NEWS EDITOR ington Room will be filled academics, club sports, to connect students with all interests, and if a stu- As students arrive with tables of represen- performing arts, religion organizations that match dent finds that they have to campus for the start tatives of campus organi- and spirituality, to other their interests and to an idea for a club that of the second semester, zations who are prepared special interests. All 140 further expose the cam- doesn’t already exist, they S.A.I.L., the Office of Stu- to offer students with campus organizations will pus to the wide variety can start it themselves!” dent Activities, Involve- helpful information re- be present at the event. of activities available.” Organizations inter- ment & Leadership, has garding how to join their Sarah Lucas, Assis- SGA President Kristi- ested in signing up can been working to plan the organization, what the tant Director of Student na Miele said, “The Spring submit a form to reserve Annual Spring Involve- group revolves around, Activities, Involvement Activities Fair is run by a table by Friday, Jan. ment Fair. J-Start and and what their goals are & Leadership, spoke on the S.A.I.L office, and 25. Groups that register returning students alike for the second semester. the goals and hopes of represents all of the SGA after this deadline are re- will have an opportunity New and returning stu- S.A.I.L. in providing the recognized organizations. quired to register in-per- to attend the large-scale dents can learn about event, “For organizations With so many different son with a staff member event on Wednesday, Jan. opportunities offered by and their leaders, this types of clubs and orga- of S.A.I.L. prior to the 30. The Spring Involve- the organizations from event provides an oppor- nizations all in one place, beginning of the fair at ment Fair is a follow up to current leaders of those tunity to showcase to the my hope is that everyone the main registration the Fall Involvement Fair groups. Groups present campus what their group takes the time to stop by table. Day-of registra- and will last from 4:30 pm at the event centralize is all about and to recruit to find a new passion or tions will not be allowed. 4 JANUARY 22, 2019 Petition Calls for College to Recognize Armenian Genocide DAVID MAROTTOLO ’22 nian people were subject- wartime crimes. Relief ef- during WWI. Countries departments to promote STAFF WRITER ed to deportation, abduc- forts were also mounted to like France, Argentina, denial of the Genocide. tion, torture, massacre, save “the starving Arme- Greece, and Russia, where However, the consensus In the final month of and starvation. The entire nians.” Despite the moral the survivors of the Arme- among scholars is that the fall semester, a peti- wealth of the Armenian outrage of the internation- nian Genocide and their even what little evidence tion was created by the people was expropriated. al community, no strong descendants live, have remains is sufficient to Armenian Club and was Among the Armenians liv- actions were taken against officially recognized the provide proof of genocide. circulated around campus. ing along the periphery the Ottoman Empire ei- Armenian Genocide. How- This history is rel- The intent of this peti- of the Ottoman Empire, ther to sanction its brutal ever, as a matter of policy, evant to the Armenian tion was to garner sup- many at first escaped the policies or to protect the the present-day Republic Club’s petition as their port for acknowledging fate of their countrymen Armenian people from the of Turkey adamantly de- goal this year is to achieve the Armenian Genocide, in the central provinces of ensuing exterminations. nies that a genocide was acknowledgement of the and to push for formal Turkey. Tens of thousands Moreover, no steps were committed against the Armenian Genocide by recognition of the Geno- in the east fled to lead a taken to require the post- Armenians during WWI. Trinity College as an ac- cide by Trinity College as precarious existence as war Turkish government Turkey claims that the ademic institution and to an academic institution. refugees. In 1918, howev- (or any subsequent govern- number of deaths was increase awareness of this Now, the Armenian er, the Young Turk regime ment) to make restitution inflated, and that those pressing issue among the Club has sought to provide took the war into the Cau- to the Armenian people who perished were polit- student body. The Arme- more information on the casus, where approximate- for their immense mate- ical traitors or casualties nian Club believes such purpose of this petition, ly 1.8 million Armenians rial and human losses. of WWI; as such, Turkey a statement from Trini- and to place it in the context lived under Russian do- Based on the context maintains that the term ty would no doubt pave of the ongoing debate over minion. After a little more given above, awareness “genocide” does not apply. the way for more schools the Armenian Genocide. than a year of calm at the and recognition of the Ar- This policy is upheld by to follow; furthermore, it Any discussion of the end of WWI, the atrocities menian Genocide would many of Turkey’s geopo- would demonstrate that Armenian Genocide, or were renewed between seem incontrovertible. litical allies, including the Trinity formally acknowl- Medz Yeghern (“The Great 1920 and 1923, and the re- However, the United Na- United States of America. edges the nature of the Ar- Tragedy”) must be pref- maining Armenians were tions Convention on the In fact, no elected Presi- menian Genocide on schol- aced with some historical subjected to further mas- Prevention and Pun- dent since Ronald Reagan arly grounds, and takes context. At the beginning sacres and expulsions. It is ishment of the Crime of has used the term “geno- a stand against Turkey’s of WWI there were approx- estimated that 1.5 million Genocide, which describes cide” in connection with attempts to expunge the imately two million Arme- Armenians perished be- genocide as “acts commit- the slaughter of the Ar- Genocide from academia. nians living in Armenia tween 1915 and 1923, 75% ted with intent to destroy, menians. Although many The Armenian Club and the Ottoman Empire. of the entire Armenian in whole or in part, a na- American leading per- asks that students take However, there was sig- population in that region. tional, ethnical, racial or sonalities, associations, some time to research nificant tension between The international com- religious group,” was es- and forty-eight of the fifty these complicated issues the Armenian and Turkish munity condemned the tablished far later in 1948 U.S. States have done so, for themselves, in order governments, stemming in Armenian Genocide. In as a response to the atroc- the U.S. Congress has not to become better informed part from a history of reli- May 1915, Great Britain, ities committed by Nazi legislated on the matter. about the significance of gious and political conflict. France, and Russia ad- Germany during WWII. Aside from these po- this discussion. In ad- During the First World vised the Young Turk lead- Since the U.N. Conven- litical obstructions, the dition, the club advises War, the decision to car- ers that they would be held tion was adopted thirty Republic of Turkey has that students keep their ry out a genocide against personally responsible years after the Armenian actively attempted to sup- ears open for further in- the Armenian people was for this crime against hu- Genocide, Armenians press academic discussion formation in the coming made by the political party manity. At the end of the worldwide have retroac- of the Armenian Genocide, semester, as the Arme- in power in the Ottoman war, the Allied victors de- tively sought from their banning any discussion of nian Club continues to Empire, the Committee manded that the Ottoman respective governments it in their own school sys- discuss this sensitive top- of Union and Progress or government prosecute the formal acknowledgment tem and funding chairs ic with the administra- Young Turks. The Arme- Young Turks accused of of the crimes committed in U.S. college history tion and the student body. Obituary: Trinity Trustee Michael Huebsch ’80 ed 30 years of his career. however, was creating the sions were playing golf, EDWARD LAWRENCE on the Board of Overseers. Michael was a managing foundation for a beau- collecting art and an- FUNERAL HOME Michael is survived director and served as a tiful life for his family. tiques, bringing family by his beloved wife of 29 Michael C. Huebsch member of BlackRock’s Michael married Su- and friends together to years, Suzanne Hoop- passed peacefully on Global Operating Commit- zanne d’Harcourt Hooper enjoy home cooked meals er; children Hunter and Wednesday, Jan. 16, at his tee and Global Institution- in 1989 and together they and spectacular wine, and Elizabeth; brother, Ron- home in Darien. He was 60. al Executive Committee. raised children Michael traveling with his family. ald P. Huebsch and his Michael was born in He established Black- (Hunter) Huebsch and Michael’s dedication wife, Amanda; father, Stamford on Aug. 11, Rock’s Global Financial Elizabeth Preston Hooper to his communities was Ronald E. Huebsch, and 1958, the eldest son of Institutions Group, of Huebsch in his hometown demonstrated in quiet his wife, Lillian, of Hous- Ronald E. Huebsch and which he served as chair- of Darien. Michael in- support of the values they ton; uncle, Benedict the late Lucy Beale Smith. man, overseeing portfo- stilled his powerful value champion. He devoted Smith, and aunt, Hester, He grew up in Darien, at- lio management, client system within his children, time to St. Luke’s Episco- of Darien, and many ex- tended the King School in service and business de- and always encouraged pal Church as a member tended family members. Stamford and Trinity Col- velopment activities for them to pursue their own of the Stewardship com- Michael courageously lege in Hartford, where he financial institutions passions in work and life. munity; Trinity College’s endured illness for years, received his BA in 1980. worldwide. Prior to his Michael forged bonds Board of Fellows (2010- persevering with forti- After receiving his most recent role, he head- throughout his life that 13) and Board of Trustees tude and composure. His MBA from the Whar- ed BlackRock’s Multi-As- extended the Huebsch (2015-19); the Tokeneke dignified humility, selfless ton School, University of set Client Solutions team family beyond tradition- Association; his children’s devotion to his loved ones, Pennsylvania, in 1985, Mi- and established the Global al bounds. He leaves be- schools Fairfield Coun- incomparable work ethic, chael worked for The First Strategic Client Program. hind a strong network of try Day School, Deerfield and intelligent sense of Boston Corporation, where Michael’s career achieve- friends, colleagues, and Academy, Middlebury humor has forever marked he was a vice president in ments are renowned, and confidants who are forev- College, and Davidson the hearts and minds of fixed income research. he is known throughout er changed because of his College; and the School those fortunate to know He then joined former the industry as a man of loyalty and commitment to of Risk Management, In- him. Michael is missed in colleagues at the burgeon- great character, reason, helping others succeed and surance and Actuarial physical presence, but he ing firm of BlackRock Inc. and integrity. His greatest thrive in work and life. Science of St. John’s Uni- is profoundly remembered in 1989, where he dedicat- work and chosen purpose, Among his many pas- versity where he served with reverence and honor. OPINION Media At Fault In Native American Controversy DANIEL NESBITT ’22 confrontation has gone Post wrote that Phil- teenagers remained wearing a MAGA hat. STAFF WRITER viral. With expedien- lips felt threatened by relatively calm and re- The incident has, to cy, both The Washing- the high schoolers and strained despite being some, reaffirmed per- This brief respite ton Post and The New that they surrounded subjected to incessant ceptions of racial ten- from Trinity has yield- York Times rushed to him. In reality, how- racist, homophobic, sion and conflict. All of ed plenty of interest- report on the story, ever, video evidence and bigoted verbal this could have been ing political events, however they utterly revealed that Phillips abuse by members of avoided if the media however, there is one failed to paint an accu- approached them and the bizarre religious had focused on re- in particular that hits rate picture of the sit- sauntered into the sect Black Hebrew porting a comprehen- middle of their group. Israelites, who were sive, even-handed de- These major news lurking nearby.” The piction of the events, “These major news outlets, in fail- outlets, in failing to high schoolers then however the need to ing to gather corroborating evidence gather corroborating sang a school song, at be first to report tri- and rushing to report first, caused evidence and rushing which point Phillips umphed in the end. Perhaps Denzel this young high schooler to be deemed to report first, caused put himself between this young high school- the high schoolers and Washington summed the new face of racism in America.” er to be deemed the new the Black Hebrew Is- it up best: “We live in face of racism in Amer- raelites. All this was a society now where close to home: the con- uation. The Times ran ica. These major news confirmed by a longer it’s just first, who frontation between a the headline, “Boys in outlets made Phillips two hour video of the cares, get it out there, MAGA-hat-wearing ‘Make America Great out to be the victim events that both the we don’t care who it high schooler and a Again’ Hats Mob Na- of racist Trump sup- Times and the Post hurts. We don’t care Native American man tive Elder at Indige- porters when in fact, failed to uncover un- who we destroy. We in Washington, D.C. nous Peoples March.” Phillips was the ag- til a day after their don’t care if it’s true. This event struck me The Post then reported gressor of the conflict damning headlines. Just say it, sell it.” as Covington Catholic the account of the Na- and the high school- The media’s quick This need to be High School, the school tive Leader, Nathan ers were the ones en- reporting has major first in reporting only that the boys attend, Phillips, while failing during racial epithets consequences, both for drives a wedge further is a mere 30 minute to gather additional and taunts. Reason’s individuals and soci- into our increasing- drive from my home evidence from other Robby Soave reports, ety. This high school- ly polarized society. in Cincinnati, OH. In parties involved. They “Far from engaging in er has now received When the primary fact, I’ve even com- were so uncritical, in racially motivated ha- threats and has been goal of the press is no peted against the all- fact, that they reported rassment, the group labeled a racist for sim- longer to report the boys school in lacrosse. blatant lies as factual of mostly white, MA- ply standing still and truth, we risk destroy- The image of this truth. For example, the GA-hat-wearing male doing nothing while ing our free society. Spacey Trial May Be A Upset In The #MeToo Era MATTHEW ALLEN ’21 and shoved each other in viduals have now come dent and knowingly ac- taken all that seri- CONTRIBUTING WRITER barbaric fashion. Jour- forward and made al- cepted drinks from him ously. Need I remind nalists buzzed with ex- legations against Spac- all the while. With 21 set you of our very own With rumors and citement outside of their ey. But with this case as the legal age to drink, president who did the allegations swarming respective news trucks, in particular, in which Spacey very well may same and was not only about Kevin Spacey, which were stacked in Spacey has been ac- have thought that he ignored punishment I had to see for my- front of each other like cused of sexually as- was drinking with an- but rewarded with self what all the fuss dominoes. The people saulting an 18-year-old other adult. The accuser the highest position was about. On Jan. 7, inside all whispered and busboy at a Nantucket also claims that Spacey in America? Our stan- bar, it doesn’t seem like- reached into his pants dards have apparent- ly that the actor will and grabbed his geni- ly reached a new low. “Need I remind you of our very own pres- be given his much de- tals. Unwanted sexual I am by no means ident, who did the same and was not served “guilty” verdict. assault of any kind, of dismissing all of the only ignored punishment but rewarded Consent. The stron- course, is disgusting and other accusations that with the highest position in America?” gest piece of evidence illegal, but the lack of have surfaced against that prosecutors could evidence to suggest that Spacey. Let that be have on their side, as it Spacey’s behavior was clear. Hollywood is rid- I attended the actor’s pointed subtly, as if not stands, is very much up “unwanted” and that dled with sexual preda- arraignment on Nan- to be outwardly rude, in the air. How? For one, the victim took action tors and I would love no tucket, Massachusetts. at the spectacle before it seems suspicious that to signal his discomfort more than to see one of Upon his arrival, the them: Kevin Spacey. He’s the busboy changed out is where the prosecu- them caught, not only ambiance of Nantuck- seen better days. His of his working clothes tion’s efforts will, unfor- for their own behavior, et quickly turned into hair, now fully greyed only to meet back at tunately, prove futile. but as a message to all that of a zoo. Flocks of and his face, now cov- the bar with Spacey in Even if Spacey’s ac- predators who think cameramen stood out- ered in wrinkles, looks another outfit after his tions were to be found they are invincible. I side the courtroom in worlds different from his shift. But perhaps even nonconsensual, it am convinced, however, high anticipation, their once poised and lively more suspicious is that wouldn’t surprise me that the result of this cameras pointed like character in the Netflix the accuser admittedly if he were somehow let case will be disappoint- lasers waiting for the series, “House of Cards.” lied about his age, tell- off the hook. Grabbing ing. A guilty verdict beast to emerge while And rightfully so. ing Spacey that he was another’s genitals, as it does not seem promis- interviewers pushed More than thirty indi- a 23-year-old college stu- turns out, hasn’t been ing this time around. 6 JANUARY 22, 2019 Cyntoia Brown Case Emphasizes Need for Reform celebrities such as Rihan- lumped into some sort of mophobia, Islamophobia, enormous social issues, the CAREY MAUL ’21 na and Kim Kardashian demonized leftist agenda, xenophobia is seen as po- issues themselves should CONTRIBUTING WRITER shared her story on social even though it is merely litical. While these issues be more than politics: they The name Cyntoia media. This brief back- an issue of human decen- are more openly discussed should be rooted in the log- Brown has been the center story alone is enough to cy. If this push for human by liberal Democrats than ical notion that all people of attention over the past highlight the obvious: compassion in its most ba- by conservative Republi- should be treated with eq- few weeks on various so- Cyntoia’s conviction is a sic form is a radical leftist cans, to make a vast un- uity and equality. Cyntoia cial media platforms and tragic result of the biased agenda, then sign me up. derstatement, politicizing Brown’s case will hopeful- news outlets after being and wildly flawed crimi- Criminal justice reform granted executive clemen- nal justice system in our in America is so obvious- cy by Tennessee governor country, a system that is ly necessary, and yet Re- “While these issues are more openly dis- Bill Haslam. Brown, now particularly oppressive publican leaders remain cussed by liberal Democrats than by con- 30, was convicted of first against people of color. unwilling to express ur- degree murder after kill- Brown’s clemency is gency or even to acknowl- servative Republicans, to make a vast ing a middle aged man who certainly a step in the edge the systematic racism understatement, politicizing these is- took her back to his home right direction for crim- that allows convictions sues only makes them harder to solve” for sex when she was only inal justice reform, es- such as Cyntoia Brown’s 16. Cyntoia was a victim pecially in a society that to exist without question. of sex trafficking who -act is so heavily and strictly So, with leaders unwill- these issues only makes ly emphasize the need for ing to speak out against the them harder to solve, and criminal justice reform, state of the criminal justice labeling them as political and make obvious what “If this push for human compas- system out of fear of politi- is just another means of already should have been sion in its most basic form is a radi- cal backlash or perhaps out contributing to them. Rac- clear to Americans, that cal leftist agenda, then sign me up.” of ignorance of the root of ism disguised as politics is the system thrives on ra- the issue, how will it see just racism. Unwillingness cial prejudice and discrim- improvement? What seems to get behind criminal jus- ination. Moving forward, it to be unfolding today is tice reform is just racism. is our obligation as citizens ed out of self defense, but divided that nearly all that speaking out against So, while it seems that pol- to continue to fight for the was tried as an adult and issues, political or not, racism is seen as politi- iticians are the people that rights of individuals such sentenced to life in prison. are politicized. Justice cal. Speaking out against will ultimately be able to as Cyntoia, whose rights Her case was brought back reform, for example, is sexism is seen as political. make policy that paves the have been stripped at the into the public eye after made political by being Speaking out against ho- way to a solution to these hands of a flawed system. Uncommon Carriers, Full of Transport Insight SAMUEL SPENCER ’21 The first leg of his Even though a tre- ample of the culmination that the courier sign a CONTRIBUTING WRITER journey is in the cab of mendous amount of goods of transportation advanc- nondisclosure to ensure a tractor-trailer that are transported via truck, es is UPS. This delivery that none of their cos- If one were to ask the routinely carries liquids the world’s waterways company is arguably the tumers ever find out that average person to list the from one coast to another. are still the predominant most efficient courier there is a middleman. most significant techno- Contrary to the stereo- mode of transport for in the world. Workers Throughout the book, logical advances of the type, many experienced many consumer goods. in world trade centers McPhee routinely dis- past several hundred long-haul truck drivers The United States’ rivers would send one another cusses aspects of trans- years, typical answers are not uncouth hillbil- are a frequent method of documents via UPS Next portation in a fascinat- might range from per- lies with a third-grade transit for much of the Day Air as it was much ing way that frequently sonal computers to vac- education, but highly building materials that faster than the build- expanded my view on cines. Arguably, the most skilled professionals. end up as roads or sky- ing’s internal mail dis- the subject. In addition, impactful has been the Planning a road trip in scrapers. In the confines tribution service. It is I also have a newfound development of long-dis- a vehicle with more than of a river, a typical ocean worth noting that not all respect for the men and tance cargo transporta- two axles is far more liner can only navigate Next Day Air ends up in women who make our tion. Because of the devel- complicated than enter- so far. Barges pushed by opments in transport, the ing the destination into a tug boats are far more practical for traversing “Throughout the book, McPhee rou- a shallow draught wa- “The world’s waterways are still terway, such as a river. tinely discusses aspects of transporta- the predominant mode of trans- One large tug can push tion in a fascinating way that frequent- up to six barges tied to- ly expanded my view on the subject.” port for many consumer goods.” gether with steel cable. Much like long distance truckers, river boat op- erators also must con- average Minnesotan can GPS. These massive ve- tend with recreational a plane; most Next Day daily lives possible. Si- walk into any supermar- hicles are slow to acceler- traffic. Fortunately, the Air is actually transport- multaneously, this book ket and purchase fresh ate, turn, as well as slow captain piloting the boat ed via truck. UPS also made me realize how produce that was grown down; much like a game on which McPhee was directly partners with many jobs are vulnera- on another continent. In of chess, truck drivers traveling had never ran other companies as well. ble to automation.While the book Uncommon Car- must always be planning into a pleasure boat, but Bentley Motors routine- we are still years away riers, John McPhee, staff their next move. There many of his colleagues ly uses UPS to overnight from a fully self-driving writer for The New York- are many roads that are had. The reality is that any parts to any dealer truck or a UPS distribu- er and college profes- too large for a tractor these boats are even repairing a customer’s tion center with no hu- sor, delves deep into the trailer to navigate. In less maneuverable than car. UPS warehouses man involvement, it is world of cargo transpor- addition, if the trailer is trucks or trains and can- contain so many Bent- possible that these jobs tation by climbing aboard full of hazardous materi- not stop in time to avoid ley parts, the company may be made obsolete in a series of cargo vessels als, there are many tun- a boat that has crossed has sometimes relied on our lifetimes. Whatever and vehicles. His urbane nels and bridges that are its path. These barges their supply to ship ex- the future of cargo tran- writing style and sharp off-limits to hazmat car- displace enough water to tra parts to the factory sit may hold, it will al- observational skills elu- go. Given the demand- suck a jet ski underneath in England. For every ways be an integral part cidate the very network ing nature of the work, a its hull and through company who is proud of of our lives. I strongly on which our daily lives skilled truck driver who the propellers without their relationship with recommend this book to depend, yet so many owns his rig can earn the helmsman noticing. UPS, there is a compa- anyone who may be in- of us take for granted. over six figures a year. Perhaps the best ex- ny that has requested terested in the topic. FEATURES Trinstagram: Tripod Staff Studies Around the World Gillian Reinhard ’20, Editor-in-Chief, in Shanghai, China

Hunter Savery ’20, Opinions Editor, in Rome, Italy

Ben Gambuzza ’20, former Editor-in-Chief, in Edinburgh, Scotland

Amanda Scopelliti ’20, Features Editor, in Florence, Italy 8 JANUARY 22, 2019 Puerto Rican Culture at in Hartford and at Trinity AMANDA SCOPELLITI ’20 puts on the Greater Hart- FEATURES EDITOR ford Puerto Rican Day Parade and Festival del The Commonwealth Coqui. Community mem- of Puerto Rico is an ar- bers gather in Bushnell chipelago located about Park to watch the parade 1,000 miles from Miami, and partake in this special Florida. Although Puer- day dedicated to celebrat- to Rico is a territory of ing Puerto Rican culture. the United States, there Furthermore, Puerto are many cultural dif- Rican culture is celebrat- ferences between Ameri- ed right here at Trinity, cans living in the United and the college commu- States and Puerto Ricans. nity has displayed great In Puerto Rico, Span- commitment to supporting ish is considered the pre- the island, especially in dominant language over the wake of the category English, and Puerto Ri- four hurricane that struck cans have their own rich Puerto Rico in Septem- culture of diverse tradi- ber 2017. Nearly 3,000 tions, customs, and dishes. people died as a result of There is a large number Hurricane Maria which is of Puerto Ricans currently now considered one of the living in the United States, deadliest storms in U.S. and a 2012 census puts the history. The devastating number at over 5 million. hurricane caused billions Hartford, Connecticut has of dollars in damages, left millions of people with- the eighth largest Puerto TRINITY TRIPOD Rican population nation- out power, and destroyed wide with over 100,000 hundreds of thousands residing in Hartford, of homes and businesses. PuertoPueroo Rican cwtmeculture thrives furnin Hartford.Hfil'tford. East Hartford, and West In the aftermath of Hartford combined. Hurricane Maria, Trinity during the Spring 2018 to Rico is still struggling island, visiting as a tour- Puerto Rican culture was among several main- semester in yet another to recover from Hurri- ist to support the economy, is prevalent throughout land colleges to offer spots effort to aid the island in cane Maria despite the or by donating to a group the greater Hartford area, to Puerto Rican students, the aftermath of the hur- fact that over a year has that is working towards and the neighborhoods and Trinity’s student-run ricane. The list of schol- passed since the storm providing relief from the surrounding Trinity Col- La Voz Latina organiza- ars included photojour- hit. Although major cit- hurricane. Furthermore, lege are no exception. tion held fundraisers to nalist Erika P. Rodríguez ies and tourist destina- the Trinity community There are a variety of help Puerto Rico recover. who hosted a public talk tions such as San Juan can continue to experience restaurants in Hartford In May 2018, eighteen about the wrath of Hur- are recovered, barely any and celebrate Puerto Ri- that serve traditional Trinity students visited ricane Maria and Rosa progress has been made co’s rich culture by trying Puerto Rican foods such as thirteen different cities Luisa Márquez, a profes- in a handful of small- some of the Puerto Rican mofongo, a dish that con- and towns in Puerto Rico sor and director from the er towns and villages. cuisine offered here in sists of deep fried plantains to observe the impact of University of Puerto Rico Trinity students can Hartford or by getting in- mashed with salt, garlic, Hurricane Maria and sup- who put on a performance continue to aid in Puerto volved in cultural events and oil, served with chick- port recovery. In addition, in addition to theatre Rico’s recovery by volun- hosted both on Trinity’s en broth soup or braised Trinity hosted visiting workshops for students. teering for one of the or- campus and out in the meat. Each June, the city scholars from Puerto Rico Unfortunately, Puer- ganizations located on the Hartford community. Trinity Community Participates in Women’s March Members of the Trin- ity College community took part in the 2019 Women’s March in Hart- ford and in other loca- tions such as New York City and Washington, D.C. Despite cold weath- er, the protest continued the momentum of the 2017 Women’s March, or- ganized in response to the Inauguration of Donald Trump. Protestors assem- bled in front of the Con- necticut Capitol Building. The protest in Con- necticut was attended by several local politicians, including Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont. According to The Hartford Courant, over 3,000 pro- testors attended the rally. Speeches delivered at the march addressed a variety of issues- in- cluding gun violence, ableism, and racism. Arts & Entertainment Who Will Dominate the Music Industry in 2019?

LIZ FOSTER ’22 just over thirty thousand STAFF WRITER Twitter followers when I clicked her profile, now I’m not a Pitchfork col- her Instagram boasts over No. 1: umnist, but I’d like to say 22 million. XXXTenta- I’ve got a knack for pick- cion’s rise to fame was a ing out a future mega- surprise when his early Notable Tracks: “ ft. JuiceWrld,” “BUKKAKE ft. Rich the star every now and then. music was an unpalat- Kid,” and “Faucet Failure” Before Halsey and the able, angry (arguably re- Chainsmokers teamed up lieving) rejection of the for their multi-platinum mainstream sound. I’ve Ski Mask the Slump on the Hot 100. His most an eclectic, fast-flowed hit “Closer,” I was second succeeded a few times in God, a best friend of the recent full length record newcomer with potential. row at Boston Calling latching onto inevitable deceased XXXTenta- Stokely earned a 8/10 With his recent ascent, cheering on a blue-haired big names, so I’m going to cion and a piece of the from the British publica- the Slump God has the girl dressed in American try my darndest to identi- now iconic South Flori- tion NME and climbed to ability to propel himself Apparel. Dua Lipa had fy the icons of 2019. da “Members Only” crew, the sixth spot on the Bill- among the greats. With saw a propulsion closer to board charts, showcasing clever word play, nostalgic the mainstream through- his tenacity as a legiti- samples, and a clear un- out 2018. His Beware the mate rapper. Hit singles derstanding of his craft, Book of Eli mixtape was like “Catch Me Outside,” no rapper is more capable No. 2: Rico Nasty a mixed-review, slightly “BabyWipe,” and the ex- to cross from “Soundcloud underwhelming attack plosive X-featuring “Take Rapper” to big name like r----- at the Billboard chart, A Step Back” painted a Mr. Stokely himself. Notable Tracks: “Rage,” “Poppin’,” “Block I peaking at the 50th spot picture of Ski Mask as List,” and “Party Goin Dumb” I --- Fresh out of the DMV, seamlessly blended elec- Rico Nasty has helped tric guitars in the snap- pave a path for the rock py “In the Air,” featur- rap fusion entering main- ing 2018 breakthrough, stream: whether you -adjacent BlocBoy knew it or not. JB. Her appropriately Her fourth mixtape, titled “Rage” spits bad Nasty, justified her right bitch energy over claps to ascend to the level of and heavy basses, Nicki Minaj and Cardi B, combining with punk in- earning shining reviews, fluenced guitars to show but not breaking through her momentum onward to a general audience. from early, sugar sweet Her confident, sharp- tracks like “Mad Rich.” If tongued flow punches at Nasty was Rico’s offer to the listener demanding to 2018, I can only imagine be listened to. what she has to give to She and Tay Keith 2019.

No. 3: King Princess

Notable Tracks: “1950,” “Upper West ALL PHOTOS FROM INSTAGRAM IL___ Side,” and “Pussy is God” From top left to bottom right: Ski Mask the Slump God, Rico Nasty, King Princess, and Charli XCX Indie-pop prodigy King pulling at heartstrings Princess earned a nod while maintaining a from One Direction alum- steady tone. Her emotion nus Harry Styles when draws from powerful vo- he quoted her breakout cals that caress and slap No. 4: Charlie XCX single “1950” on Twitter. your cheek at the same Soon enough, her debut time. Notable Tracks: “Nuketown ft. JuiceWrld,” “BUKKAKE ft. Rich the EP Make My Bed was King Princess calls on rated a 7.1 by Pitchfork, her indie predecessors Kid,” and “Faucet Failure” drawing comparisons to while employing produc- Lorde and praising her tion that will carry her “transgressive” ability to sound towards timeless- Charli XCX balances her albums have failed last full length, 2017’s showcase her proud les- ness. As she belts out “but the fine line between pop to earn the same com- Pop 2, was widely rec- bian identity through the four drinks I’m wasted” superstar and rising star. mercial success. A few ognized as “the future record. booming into the chorus She’s been walking this stray singles, her most of pop music.” Blend- Her equally airy and of “Talia,” she begs to same line since her 2015 recent “1999” featuring ing trap snares, spacey haunting voice envelopes cross the threshold from album Sucker thrust her Troye Sivan, Lil’ Yachty synths, and the essence the reader in a warm hug, newcomer to genre staple. single “Boom Clap” into assisted “After the After- of bubblegum pop, Char- everyone’s headphones. Party,” and her solo heart li XCX forged a record Her feature on Iggy throbbing “Boys” accumu- that should be guiding Azalea’s “Fancy” was the lated nearly 200 million pop artists globally. As most memorable part of streams combined. So we get closer and closer to the track. Charli has un- why does Charli still feel 2020, it’s time for a pop- doubtedly penned at least like an industry secret? star with a vision, and no one of your favorite pop Perhaps she’s just one is better suited than star’s biggest hits. Yet, ahead of her time. Her Charli XCX. 10 JANUARY 22, 2019 “Maria by Callas” at Cinéstudio and in Today’s World GILLIAN REINHARD ’20 las is not my favorite op- varotti, the other most era singer. Her voice is famous face of opera, be- EDITOR-IN-CHIEF completely distinct from came popular at the end Ask anyone who stud- her contemporaries. The of the twentieth century ies abroad for a semester, sound she produces is for his cross-genre collab- especially one who trav- not conventionally beau- orations with well-known els as far away as China- tiful and is, for better or names of the time, such there is a lot a student worse, a clear standout. as Elton John, Eric Clap- misses while spending This unique sound is part ton, and even the Spice time away from the Unit- of what rocketed her to- Girls. However, Maria ed States. My first week wards stardom beyond the Callas’ art was entirely home was filled with -vis confines of the world of attached to the world of its to Chipotle, my favor- classical music. opera. She mostly stuck ite hometown coffee shop, Throughout her short to her genre of music. and New York’s Metro- career, Callas established While today there is politan Opera, the larg- herself as an icon of pop no equivalent to Callas est classical music orga- culture in the mid-twenti- or even Pavarotti, opera nization in the country. eth century. In the 1950s, still seeps into modern TRINITY TRIPOD My trip to the Met (not to she dominated headlines pop culture. Anna Ne- A view from the Metropolitan Opera, a venue foirfor Maria be confused with the art for her legendary (but trebko, a fixture at the CallasCrulfas during her career. museum) was, as always, mostly fabricated) rivalry Met in New York, is most deeply moving, in part with Italian singer Rena- recognizable to many for peril. Articles constantly as Levine’s replacement. because I saw one of my ta Tebaldi. The 1960s saw her cameo appearance in highlight dropping ticket Nézet-Séguin has guided all-time favorites, Verdi’s an affair with and divorce “The Princess Diaries.” sales and decreased pub- a steady first season at tragic opera La Traviata. from Aristotle Onassis, Renée Fleming, another lic interest, as this is a the Met, his La Traviata “Maria by Callas” who left her in favor of famous soprano, is known major time of change for proving to be one of the plays at Cinéstudio next Jackie Kennedy. By the for lending her voice to the Metropolitan Opera. year’s highlights. He is week, and this, in addi- 1970s, Callas was isolated the film soundtracks of After serving as Music Di- an exciting, dynamic mu- tion to my recent trip to from both her opera ca- “The Shape of Water,” rector for forty years, op- sician, however, it is hard one of the world’s most reer and those around her, “There Billboards Outside era’s biggest name, James to tell yet whether he will important opera houses, and she died from a heart Ebbing, Missouri,” and Levine, was accused be a force in the industry inspired me to ruminate attack in Paris at age 53. “The Lord of the Rings: of decades-long sexual like Maria Callas was. on the impact of the art During her time, Ma- Return of the King.” abuse during the height If opera, especially at form in today’s society. ria Callas, a glamorous, Despite this, a brief of the #MeToo Movement. the Met, aims to succeed, Maria Callas, the ti- larger-than-life, yet ulti- look at the Arts section Far removed from the it needs another Cal- tle heroine of the upcom- mately tragic figure, be- of The New York Times time of Maria Callas, the las-like figure. Currently, ing documentary film, came synonymous with on any given day will un- modern day Metropoli- however, she is peerless, is a lauded figure in the the world of opera, in a doubtedly feature an or- tan Opera has appoint- so I’ll be headed to Ciné- world of classical music. way that has not been ganization, the Met, and ed the young conductor studio to see “Maria by However, Maria Cal- seen since. Luciano Pa- opera as an art form, in Yannick Nézet-Séguin Callas” in the meantime.

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SPORTS EDITOR the half. Senior Courtney seph’s, as well, beating them plays from the Mules, passed the ball to a wide It’s a new year and new Erickson led the Bantams a whopping 92-38. Earlier the Bantams made some open Christian Porydzy, semester, and Trinity bas- with 13 points, with soph- in the week, the Bantams quick actions. From a who buried a three-point- ketball has taken advan- omore Gabrielle Rogers edged NESCAC rival Colby Bantam timeout, they er to put Trinity up 60-58 tage of the new calendar supporting with 10 points. College in a home match-up, responded when ju- with 20 seconds left. With to showcase their talent. The Bantams scored so beating them 62-60. For the nior Joe Bell made a 3.5 seconds left in a 60- Both men’s and women’s many impressive figures most part of the game, Col- layup and was fouled 60 game, Bantam rookie teams have above a .700 that every Bantam player by and the Bantams were on the shot, giving him Anthony Kelley took an winning percentage, with who played in the game toe-to-toe, but the drama an old-fashioned three- inbounds pass from half the men’s team recording a scored at least once, in really unfolded in the last point play to put Trinity court, drove all the way to 13-5 record and the wom- fact. Trinity hosts NES- minute of the battle. After back ahead 57-56. Trin- the hoop and dropped in a en’s team a 15-3 record CAC rival Williams Col- coming back from an unset- ity junior tri-captain layup as the clock ran out through this week. Maybe lege on Friday at home. tling 13-point difference, the Kyle Padmore missed to lift the men’s basketball there’s magic in the cold or For the men’s team, the Bantams eventually went what would have been team to a 62-60 victory in an extra sense of victory Bantams complement- ahead 54-51 with just under the go-ahead shot, how- a buzzer beater victory. with winter break; whatev- er it may be, Bantam bas- ketball has it all figured out. On the women’s side, the Bantams captured four straight victories within a span of six days, including an away victory against NESCAC rivals Colby. It was their last match-up, however, that added an exclamation point to their successful season thus far. The Bantams emerged with a resounding victory against St. Joseph’s (LI), beating them 88-40. Trin- ity recorded an impressive 55.2% percent field goal average and dominated in the rest of the stats. In fact, Trinity recorded so many impressive stats that the Bantams set new school records with 32 as- sists and 8 blocks. The Bantams shut out the first quarter, leading 21-0 heading into the second TRINITY COLLEGE ATHLETICS Kyle PadmorelP'admore ‘20'20 pulls unpup for a shotshot. Inside Sports: Men Hockey and Trinity College Squash

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Men’s Basketball Women’s Squash W, 62-6([} v. Colby W, 62-60 v. Cornell w.W, 9-09-11 I v. Pine Manor W, 91-79 v. Dartmouth W,8-1W, 8-1 v. St. Joesph W, 92-38 Women’s Ice Hockey Men’s Ice Hockey v. Norwich 1,4-2L, 4-2 I I v. Conn College w.W, 4-2 I

Men’s Squash Women’s Basketball v. Cornell W,8-1W, 8-1 v. MCLA w.W, 71-41 I v. Dartmouth W 8-1 I I v. St. Joseph’s W, 88-4088-4([} Men’s Hockey Rallies to Defeat Connecticut Camels GILLIAN REINHARD ’20 EDITOR-IN-CHEIF

The men’s hockey team took on the Con- necticut College Cam- els at the Koppel Com- munity Sports Center on Jan. 19. The Ban- tams picked up momen- tum towards the end of the game, and walked away with a 4-2 victory. The first period of the game was relatively lackluster for both the Bantams and the Cam- els. The Camels took an early lead, with a quick goal in the second period followed by another goal soon after. The Camels have had a disappoint- ing season, with zero wins in the NESCAC and just one tied game. Their most recent game versus Wesleyan saw a crush- ing defeat 6-3. Despite TRINITY COLLEGE ATHLETICS TRINITY TRIPOD these shortcomings, they ended the second period 2-0 over the Bantams. gy into the third period. shortly after Chugg. The While classes were The Bantams fell With just a minute The final period of game ended with Nick on break, the men’s to Williams at the be- left in the second peri- the game saw three Polsinelli ’19 scoring a fi- hockey team continued ginning of the month, od, Trinity bounced back goals from the Ban- nal goal, bringing a deci- their season both at in a tough loss of 4-3. with their first goal of tams. Andy Chugg ’20, sive victory to Trinity. Ac- home and away. Their Additionally, the team the game, in a sophisti- with assistance from cording to Trinity College current standing in the tied in a hard-fought cated play provided by Timothy Weinstein ’21, Athletics, goaltender Tedy NESCAC is 6-2-2 and game against Tufts. Taggart Corriveau ’20. brought the game to a Loughborough ’20 had 18 10-3-3 overall. Some However, the Ban- This first goal from the tie at the beginning of saves during the game, highlights over the Jan- tams’ win against Con- Bantams was a clear in- the third period. Lu- while Chugg was notable uary break include wins necticut College prom- dicator they would con- cas Michaud ’22 made for multiple-point scores, against Middleburg, ises an exciting rest tinue to bring this ener- the game-winning play a goal and an assist. Colby, and Bowdoin. of the season ahead.

Coming Up for Bantam Sports: Wed. Fri. Sat. Men & Women Squash v. Yale 6 PM Women Basketball v. Williams Wrestling 2 PM and 3 PM Women Ice Hockey v. Plymouth St. 7:30 7 PM