Zxinity Cripob VOL. XCVII NO. 18 PUBLISHED BY THE STUDENTS OF TRINITY COLLEGE SINCE 1904 MARCH 23,1999 Gunshots Ring Out On Summit Street Faculty BY OWEN TRIPP $ News Writer Debate At approximately 11:00 PM Over TOP Sunday night, an attempted robbery and assault resulted in a food deliveryman being shot Policies at close range. Eleven minutes BY RENAY later, Hartford police officers, responding to multiple 911 calls, SMALLCOMB arrived on the scene. They dis- News Editor covered the victim, still sitting in his car, suffering from two Members of the faculty are gunshot-inflicted wounds. currently addressing the Members of the Trinity College changes that have altered the Emergency Response Team Target of Opportunity Program (TCERT) were already attend- (TOP), a plan designed by the ing to the victim and providing faculty to recruit minority can- primary care. didates for faculty positions. At The deliveryman had just the center of this discussion is sold food to two residents of the whether or not noncitizens Funston Dormitory and was should be eligible for TOP posi- preparing to leave when an Af- Hartford emergency services arrive at the scene of the shooting that occurred KATIE BRYANT tions. rican-American male ap- just feet away from the Funston dormitory. According to Professor of Phi- proached him from a car parked losophy Maurice Wade, the Tar- across Summit St. The assailant sedan, and left the scene headed both sides of the street. ing that significant progress get of Opportunity Program opened the driver-side door and northbound on Summit St. The Emergency medical person- had been made on the case, as a emerged several years ago out made a verbal demand of the students who had purchased nel transported the patient to neighboring police department of discussions among the fac- driver. Eyewitnesses recall the food moved to safety and Hartford Hospital where he un- had located two suspects. Kelly ulty concerning ways to recruit hearing the word "money" re- contacted Campus Safety. By derwent immediate trauma also learned that the two sus- minority faculty. Wade stated, peated several times. Seconds coincidence, two off-duty surgery to repair his wrist and pects had followed the "The faculty felt that regular af- later the assailant fired into the TCERT members were passing shoulder. On Monday evening, deliveryman from the China firmative action was not pro- car wounding the deliveryman by the scene when the incident the victim's status was up- One restaurant on Farmington ducing many minority hirings. in the wrist. The victim rolled transpired. They also called 911, graded from stable to satisfac- Avenue to his first stop, 300 The idea behind TOP was that away from fh * »rildfefeV ft would no. longer constrain according to Hartford police, fired. They then returned to the considered life threatening. ently knew that the victim was appointments by field. Depart- was shot a second time in the street in an effort to aid the vic- Late Monday evening, Direc- on his way to a delivery, and ments are awarded these slots, shoulder. tim. Moments later, Campus tor of Campus Safety Brian planned to rob him at the first and review and select candi- After the second shot, the as- Safety and several Hartford po- Kelly received a call from the opportunity. By sheer coinci- dates to fill them." sailant returned to his car, a red lice cruisers formed a barrier on Deputy Chief of Police indicat- see SHOT on page eight The TOP program is coordi- nated by the Appointments and Promotions Committee and the Educational Policy Committee Former Black Panther Speaks At Trinity (EPC), which is chaired by As- Political Activist A ngela Davis Disc usses Her Past Figh ting Oppression sociate Professor of History GaryReger. The EPC tradition- BY OLCA events, Davis said that just a few days prior to her appearance, ally recognized only Latino- BOGATYRENKO Oakland, California was turned American and News Writer into a virtual war zone as US African-American candidates marines trained in an urban for faculty positions. However, On Friday, March 19, Angela warfare technique, called "Ur- categories of eligibility are reex- Davis, political activist and ban Warrior Advanced War- amined each year by the EPC, former Black Panther, lectured time Experience." and it was determined that this in the Washington Room on the Davis explained that The year Asian-Americans would importance to "think and act." Pentagon recently increased in- be eligible for the program. The evening lecture was an un- vestments in the development In September of 1998, the EPC precedented success, attended of the military sector by three determined that citizenship by over 150 students, professors billion dollars, concluding that would no longer be a criteria for and Hartford residents. its ultimate aim was "getting TOP candidates. Explaining the "We allowed many things to down rebellion inside the coun- motivations for changing the unfold in this country without try." She suggested that prolif- criteria, Reger stated, "1 though t thinking," Davis said in refer- eration of military power might that the crucial thing was for a ence to the America of the result in the country gradually candidate to know what it's like 1970s. She presented a powerful turning its destructive potential to be a minority in the United image of the expanding mili- against its own people. States. Citizenship alone does tary-industrial complex in our As an activist, Davis is known not guarantee that, and that's nation. Davis urged the audi- worldwide for her struggle why I supported changing the ence to reflect on the appalling against all forms of oppression: criteria." Reger added that the actions that occur on a daily military, racial and political.; policy change was strongly basis in the United States. "We "My life belongs to struggle," she supported by the EPC. should think: think on a larger wrote in the book If They Come In January of 1999, Duncan scale," she stated. in the Morning, published in Williams was proposed as a Davis cited events from the 1970s. Since that time, she Professor Angela Davis addresses students, ANDYSHEPARD candidate for the faculty by the America's history as examples has never abandoned fighting professors, and Hartford residents. see FACULTY on page nine of military industrial complex for peace, as well as civil and po- expansion. She mentioned that litical freedom. equality. in the 1980s, California became In the 1970s, false charges "As a symbol of struggle for Inside This Week's Issue the largest builder of prisons designated Davis as one of the social and economic justice, An- and that urban warfare tech- FBI's Ten Most Wanted, making gela Davis continues to inspire News ...pg. 6 The News section explains niques, designed in the 1960s by her the third woman ever to be people to find the ways to fight Opinion...... pg. 2 administrative changes de- police during the Civil Rights named on the infamous list. against oppression and brutal- Features .pg.10 signed to promote diversity. Movement, were being exer- Davis was connected with the ity," commented Vijay Prashad, The Opinions section fea- Arts -pg-14 cised in the streets of major cit- Black Panther Party movement, Assistant Professor of Interna- tures a Faculty Views piece on AnrHJunoenaents pg 18 ies. where she concentrated on her tional Studies. classism at Trinity. Sports .pg. 20 Speaking of more recent struggle for universal racial see DAVIS on page Seven PAGE 2 OPINION THE TRINITY TRSPOD —MARCH 23,1999

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Next Time Cite Your Sorces To the Editor Manifesto" as inspiration. Indeed, through, wit remains a sorry second Ian Lang <99 Jennifer Antoniazzi '99 David Robbins, sometime during to theft. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF MANAGING EDITOR his facile rambling on the redneck, might have done well to at least cite Sincerely, NEWS EDITORS BUSINESS MANAGER Jim Goad's well-known "Redneck Thomas Carlaw '95 Kristen Burns '02 Kenay Smalkomb '01 Rocio Herrera '99 Self-Pity In Policy Making FEATURES EDITORS BUDGET DIRECTOR To the Editor: Stevens so compellingly demon- Dan Bertnan '01 Devin Pharr '00 Chad M. Bennett'00 strates, are so lazy and inefficient It was impossible for me to read that they can't even manage to keep Mr. Stevens' opinion article in the up with their regular work during OPINION EDITORS SUBSCRIPTIONS MANAGER Tripod of a few weeks ago, entitled this period. I would argue, however, James Griffith '99 Andrew Weiss'01 Andrew Pearl '02 "Call It Reading Bleak," without re- that some, even many, students use sponding. As a student who not reading week to a tremendous ad- only uses Reading Week each and vantage, as I did. It would be just as SPORTS EDITORS ONLINE EDITOR every time it's offered, but who also ridiculous for me to say this is the Colin Ruane '01 Stark Toumend '01 John Akin '01 Owen Tripp '01 has to take issue with any broad in- norm as it was for Mr. Stevens to ar- sults lobbed in his direction, I con- gue that his depressing self-portrait sidered it almost a moral duty. You ARTS EDITORS ANNOUNCEMENTS EDITOR of inability was a standard picture see, there is really only one impor- of campus life. I feel genuinely sorry BethGilligan'Ol Virginia Lacefield'00 Katharine Kimber'02 tant sentence in Mr. Stevens melo- for Mr. Stevens, and to be perfectly dramatic lament. "A week is far too honest, I have the highest hopes that PHOTOGRAPHY EDITORS long a period of unstructured time he will eventually get his shit to- Katie Bryant'01 Andrew Shepard'01 for a student to devote to work." He gether. Until then, however, 1 would goes on to specify that these gener- appreciate it if he did not simply SENIOR EDITORS: Ernesto C. Anguilla '99, Julianna Bogdanski '99, Jason Gabriele '99, Lisa alizations are only applicable "for assume that the rest of us suffer me, at least" but the all inclusive in- Harrison'99, Katie Kurz'99 from the same blinding self-pity sult has already been tossed out that seems to characterize his prose COPY EDITORS: Brian Price '99, Terry Rifkin '99, Justin Smith '99 there. It raises what I would argue and apparently, his life. The only is the most essential issue of the thing bleak about reading week is Reading Week debate-the maturity the sad and childish state it appar- of Trinity students. Now, were I to use the same logic that Mr. Stevens ently encourages in Trinity stu- Don't Put Up More Walls bantered about in his diatribe, I dents, and this, I would argue, would say that, for me, at least, read- should be addressed by the students The recent shooting of a food delivery man on Summit Street has understand- ing week was a tremendous boon, themselves, not the college's admin- allowing me to spend an entire istration. We're in college, Mr. ably heightened concerns regarding the safety of our campus. At a meeting held week catching up on backed-up or Stevens, and it's time we all learned Monday night, Director of Campus Safety Brian Kelly was bombarded with rec- extra reading, earning extra money, how to take care of ourselves with- and re-organizing the tremendous out an authority figure laying out ommendations for improving Campus Safety. Suggestions included, the blocking pile of books and papers that our schedules for us. Hope things of Summit Street, the addition of five new campus safety officers, better lighting, threaten to engulf my room. There- work out better for you next time; and more call boxes. Overall these suggestions, though well intentioned, failed to fore, since Reading Week was such perhaps some organizational tutor- an academic, work-filled week for ing would be better advised than a acknowledge the reality of Trinity's geographical location in a major metropolitan me, it muse be so for all. revamping of college life to suit your area. idiosyncrasies. Fortunately for you, fair reader, Trinity's recent efforts to open up trie campus to the community is one of our I'm not that absurd. greatest accomplishments. Unlike other city colleges and universities such as Holy Do some students abuse reading Sincerely, Cross College in Worcester Massachusetts and The University of Pennsylvania in week? Certainly. Some, as Mr. Josh Freemire '01 Philadelphia which have attempted to wall their campuses off from the surround- ATM Surcharge Unfair ing area, Trinity has made a commitment to include its neighbors in its develop- To the Editor: from the unnecessary fee, a ment and success. However, due to the shooting, a number of students have legistlative ban on the surcharge is The ATM surcharge that many needed. advocated a policy of isolationism from the community. If Trinity endorsed such a big banks want to impose on their I urge all Trinity students to call suggestion, the trust and cooperation with the community established by the customers is appalling. Huge banks on Connecticut representatives to Dobelle administration would be destroyed. like Fleet/Bank Boston have be- back the legislative ban on the sur- come monopolies and are using charge. Senator Bill McDermott is Instead of trying to avoid our problems we must embrace the community and their dominance to raise fees, charge the Chair of the Banks Committee work together to attempt to eradicate the causes of violence; poverty, drugs, and fees to more customers, and invent and plays a critical role in the fate hopelessness. Our location is a trade-off between the benefits offered by institu- new fees, such as the ATM sur- of this bill. As a concerned con- charge. In the case of the ATM sur- sumer, I personally call on Senator tions like the Hartford Stage, and Wadsworth Atheneum and the dangers that ex- charge, an extra fee is imposed on McDermott to protect all Connecti- ist in any major metropolis. non-customer ATM users by the cut consumers, small banks, and bank owner, in addition to. any fees credit unions by supporting legisla- In a perfect world men and women would feel safe walking anywhere on cam- charged by the ATM users own, tion to ban the surcharge in Con- pus at anytime. However, a vision of Trinity with this as its goal is little more than bank. In other words, if I were a cus- necticut. In addition to serving as a Utopia. A Utopian vision that failed for Moore just like it will inevitably fail for us. tomer of First Union and I wanted the President of the State Senate, to use an ATM owned by Bank Bos- Senator Kevin Sullivan also works We, as a community, must acknowledge the existence of the dangers within our ton, 1 would be charged by Bank at Trinity College as the Vice Presi- surroundings without permitting them to govern our present projects and deter- Boston as well as First Union. This dent for Community and Institu- mine our future objectives. is outrageous and unfair to say the tional Relations. Senator Kevin least. Sullivan has the opportunity to be Throughout history, walls have been erected in an effort to prevent "dangers" from Currently, the surcharge is not a champion on this issue and defend entering communities. Such walls have reeked of resentment, hatred, ignorance allowed by order of the Department the rights of Connecticut consum- of Banking commissioner. In 1997, ers by endorsing the ban on the and fear. Are these the intentions and feelings we wish to convey to our neighbors? Fleet Bank challenged the ruling ATM surcharge. As members of the We strongly urge the administration, faculty, and student body to remember our and sued the state of Connecticut Trinity College community, we commitment to the Hartford community by resisting the temptation to overreact This lawsuit is still in the appeals must ensure that our rights as con- process. With the decision pending, sumers are protected. to an isolated incident, that although tragic is not representative of the current Connecticut citizens cannot rely on situation. the court. We have rights as con- sumers and must protect. In order Sincerely, to permanently protect consumers Nicholas Lannigan '00 The Trinity Tripod is published every Tuesday, excluding vacations, by the students of Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut. 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Duke, Georgetown, No Ifs, Ands, Or Butts: It Used BY SHANNON University of Wisconsin, GREANEY AND Princeton, and Brown are DAVID ROTHMAN among the colleges that have To Be Called "Home Training" Opinion Writers passed codes of conduct which ally tossed them to the steps and have reminded me that they (or state a university's commitment BY HANK LEWIS pavement, and every night, a Trin- their parents, really) pay my sal- Under the leadership of Presi- • to act socially responsible in its Allan K. Smith Assistant ity laborer- out of sight and mind ary -but professors have the dent Dobelle Trinity has be- business affairs. Codes of con- Professor of Creative Writing of the smokers -cleaned them up. more glamorous job here. Many come an example of progressive duct ask that a university in Fiction Since I work late into the evenings, visitors are taken with beauty of and active involvement be- pledge to adhere to the values of I had come to respect as an elder the campus, but what's the ratio tween a private collegeand its basic human rights; ideals and know as a friend Julia Blanco, of professors-to-grounds crew Consider this scenario: with who has been cleaning up members who make the cover of community. Trinity College is which are clearly consistent the exception of my parents, I Trinity's mess for years. She never the Trinity Reporter? currently attempting to address with the mission that Trinity come from a family of laborers: complained, but she would speak some of the problems that are has undertaken in the commu- plumbers, carpenters, maids, The argument could be made of the cold she endured to clean faced by its neighbors in order nity and in past labor issues on store clerks, janitors, folks whose that an ashtray should be put up the cigarettes butts, trash she that we may play a role in the campus. existence is often validated or outside the English department. found pointless given the proxim- enhancement of our peripheral The codes ask that companies ignored based on the general- Some laborer could put it in to- ity of trashcans, but nonetheless community. Regardless of the contracted by the college abide ized function of the service they morrow. Save smokers the short would be blamed on her. That walk to the trashcan. That way that you view Trinity's by labor rights that are so render. I wasn't raised to think didn't seem right to me. would be easier, right? What a neighborhood involvement, simple that most of us believe of them in such contexts. They worked their many jobs to put So tried another angle. 1 put up priority list: ease over consider- Trinity's mission in the commu- they are given in any working small signs on the stoop which ation and respect. If college stu- nity is theoretically benevolent. situation. For example, the my parents in places Jim Crow never let them go. My mother, asked the smokers to consider dents can so easily forget or who teaches graduate social who it was that cleaned up their never consider those who clean work at the University of Den- mess from the steps. For a few up after their mess, I worry for Trinity's bookstore and athletic ver never forgot this. days, it worked. No butts. But those neglected by the outcomes days after, one sign was gone, and of our graduates' professional en- department are tainted by the mark of When she put me in private when I replaced it, those smokers deavors. Are these the alum who school, the first visit she made to sweatshop labor. got real literal on me. Indeed, they will bring a college like Trinity the school was to join me for stopped littering on the steps, but honor? 1 hope not. lunch. I was going to an elite pri- there was an accumulation of Essentially, Trinity is extending codes insist that child labor is vate school, among the few na- I'm reminded of a term 1 grew its resources to the external abolished and that workers are tionally-recognized "Schools of Hartford community with the compensated for overtime. Excellence." I was one of ten claim that it will improve con- They also demand that workers Black boys on scholarship in a ditions outside Trinity's gates. are paid a living wage and that school of nine hundred. Among Why should we end this ac- laborers are allowed to unionize my new "peers," all of us in ties tive commitment to commu- at will. The codes state that ev- and jackets, 1 waited in line with nity betterment with Hartford? ery company will disclose the my mother. We watched young Even within the confines of the sites and conditions of each of Anglo-American boys served by Trinity community we have the their factories. Furthermore, older African-American women, women of color who power to extend our progressive the codes requ ire that each com- had worked at the school for vision to help people through- pany employs monitors that years. They worked hard. They will investigate the factories to out the world, Tuj,nity hasA the, Were kind. They^erentlttiowrr power to help change some of make sure that the companies to complain. My grandmothers butts on the grass, inches from up with: home training. It comes the world's most atrocious hu- are upholding their vows. All of had done this. My mother had where it met the steps. A week down to how were you raised? these requirements can be met man rights human rights viola- done this. later, someone scrawled on my How was the ride of your child- through efforts on the part of tions simply through the My mother greeted the notes that if an ashtray were pro- hood? Bus or car? What is your implementation of more re- the companies. If Trinity was to women, and they greeted us. My vided, they wouldn't litter. The history? How does it happen, sponsible business decisions. pass a code of conduct, the work mother asked for their names. I sarcastic tone baffled me as I that we get so comfortable with Trinity's bookstore and ath- and expense of any necessary already knew the names, for I looked to the trashcan in front of ourselves and what we are, such letic department are tainted by changes would rest on the com- had heard all the students call the Bistro, perhaps twenty-five that there are people around us the mark of sweatshop labor panies. these women by their first paces and two good cigarette whose legacy of service we've in- that resides on most garments When Reverend Jesse Jack- names, much as I imagined they tokes away. At first 1 thought it ternalized more so than their in- and sporting equipment used at son spoke at Trinity he called for named people who maintained was laziness. But, not being a dividuality? colleges and universities across an increase in student activism. their homes and buildings, smoker, 1 tried to imagine the I'm a man of many faults and the country. The clothing, hats, During the same speech he tended their yards; much as my smoker's side of it as something neglects, but I hope my effort to and stuffed animals sold at the praised President Dobelle and elders had witnessed, having larger. That still didn't seem right affirm my elders is more active been those people. When they to me. than passive in my life. Get to followed suit, offering their first But it's about cigarettes; not know the unnamed: the cooks, Some of the country's most prestigious names, my mother apologized even in the plural. It's about the the administrative assistants, the colleges and universities have already won politely and asked for their butt, less significant and easier to A.V. technicians, the grounds whole names. There was a still forget in the singular. The butt. crew, the janitorial staff. Know the first step in the battle for sweat-free moment, but then an affirma- The part that doesn't matter. The them as you would the people in garments. tion of our shared pasts. My part tossed on the Long Walk or your home and neighborhood. mother told them that she flung from the same late-model They deserve no less. The size of wanted to be sure I knew their cars that brandish Save the Bay their paycheck or the nature of Trinity Bookstore are produced Trinity College for the ongoing names, knew who they were. st ickers. Smokers cast off the butt their job is not the measure of by companies carrying brand changes that Trinity has made We're not rich, but Hank's got it so quickly and easily, never think- how much or how little they names such a Champion, Gear in Hartford. If the student body good here, my mother smiled, I ing about who it is that has to pick should be considered. for Sports, Sierra Sport, MV can work with the administra- don't want him to forget that it up. It's an infant's ease: when I So this really isn't about butts, Sport, Russell Athletics, and tion to pass a code of conduct, you're hiselders, notjust thefolhs make a mess, somebody's going to or bottles, or trash; It's about Top of the World. Many of these Trinity can join the many pro- who serve theJood. clean my butt (pun intended). honoring people over privilege. garments are made in Guate- ductive universities that have 1 was embarrassed. I was a But it's not even about butts. The people who make Trinity mala, Honduras, Malaysia, worked to build strong commu- teenage boy, ignorantly proud to It's about privilege, The privi- what it is work for us, but our Mynmar, and China. Other nities, not only on a local level be among the "elite" at this lege of the Trinity matriculation: lack of consideration should not brands (i.e. Whalerknits and but also on a global scale. school. I felt my being there put pay enough money and/or be tal- relegate them to first name basis Collegiate License products) Trinity has already commit- me in on a new level. Nobody else ented enough for scholarship, (unless that's their choice) or treats them that way, why do I bare tags claiming that the gar- ted itself to progressive social have enough skills or enough worse, the nameless that deal have to be like that? I protested. with the by-products of our ments were made in the USA, policies in dealing with one out- legacy influence to get in, and My mother said only one thing spoils herein are yours to be rel- privilege. Although I went to col- Of course, about fifty percent of side community, thus it would to me during that lunch and it ished without considering those lege here and now teach here, I'm be a rational step for Trinity to the factories in the United States will always be with me: because who keep Trinity available for not going to assume I know what use sweatshop labor, so a "Made resolve to act responsibly in all you weren't raised to forget them. your use. We remember them not sort of families Trinity students in the USA" tag is not a guaran- of its pursuits. Still, following Now imagine this scenario: I in the singular- as individuals, by come from, but I would hope tee that any garment is sweat- the example of the students at had grown tired of seeing ciga- their whole names -but in the plu- people were raised better than free. Furthermore, many other universities that have suc- rette butts on the steps of the ral, the general, as workers. When the abuse of their privilege rep- deceptive companies sew the cessfully lobbied to pass codes English department building. 1 the heat's out, a toilet clogged, a resents. Call it apathy, lack of famous "Made in the USA" an- of conduct, Trinity's student was the pain-in-the-ass profes- staff member on lunch when we care, rich-kid negligence. I'm nouncement into the clothing body must support this objec- sor who asked smokers to put would rather they not be, we're sure it's many things, but 1 can't after it has been shipped to the tive. A code of conduct would their butts (the ones in their quick to blacken the name of see it as being honorable. What- States from overseas sweat- not change our lives; most stu- hands, not on their bodies) in the workers, but we're not thinking of ever it is, if the shoe fits, take it shops. dents would probably not even trash when they were done. I them when we toss a cigarette, off. was amazed with the glares of trash the dorm halls, leave beer Some of the country's most notice the small changes that PS: This is a wish for speedy may occur. Yet, it could help to contempt I received back. It was bottles all over, don't read instruc- recovery and strong health to Se- prestigious colleges and univer- about littering, right? Is there a tions that help administrative sities have already won the first change the lives of many poor nora Blanco, who has been away defensible side to littering? Ev- staff help us. I could include pro- from work after breaking her step in the battle for sweat-free laborers in the United States ery day, Trinity students casu- fessors in this- many students wrist. garments and equipment on and overseas. PAGE 4 OPINION THE TRINITY TRIPOD —MARCH 23,1999 Rationality Needed For National Primaries The Moving Up Of Primaries Is A Bad Idea couragingly low in the first place. As the BY LINCOLN HEINEMAN primary season becomes lightning quick Opinion Writer and the general election tediously slow, the choices the voters can make become As the dynamics of the 2000 U.S. less and less relevant. The ten or so can- presidential election begin to take shape, didates that the voters have to choose an issue surrounding this campaign has from originally will be narrowed down been overlooked by many. Lost in the to two so quickly that the average voter gaggle of candidates who have thrown may have not even completely digested their hats into the ring is the issue of the the views and policy positions of a cer- timing of next year's primaries. While tain candidate before that contender is the news media and a (very small) per- eliminated by early primary voting. centage of the public focus on the candi- Then, the next seven months will con- dates, their policy stands, and their sist of mudslinging and negative poli- ;?/, 1999. SUMMIT ST. respective standings in the polls, a cru- ticking. cial fact is ignored: several states, New So what to do? The answer is simple. Priorities Of Trinity Just after the voting has begun in January or February, the campaign will be effectively winnowed from perhaps ten or more candidates to only two candidates. For College: Now Or 2002? seven months, the campaign will belong to two people. the respect of the administration? Does BY J. RUSSRL FUGETT 3 the administration even care what we • Opinion Writer think, or do they care when it's conve- Hampshire and Iowa among them, are Instead of condensing the primary sea- nient for them to do care? This may seem considering moving their primaries to son, and moving it earlier in the election Trinity College is in a time of transi- minor, but we can easily look at the an earlier date, and still others (like Or- year, there should be a movement in the tion. New buildings are being built, changes in the alcohol policy last sum- egon) have already changed their prima- opposite direction. By chronologically parking lots are disappearing, and our mer, in which students were not con- ries to an earlier date. This rush to be pushing back the primaries, the general administration, as well as many of the sulted and could not be because we were either the first or among the first prima- election would be shorter, leading to less policies of the college have been or are not here. ries is a result of these states believing tedium, as well as less of a focus on nega- that the earlier they stage their primary tive campaigning. Meanwhile, by mod- in the process of being reviewed and The placement of Sharon Herzberger changed. Throughout all of these elections, the more collective influence estly spreading out the scheduling of and the replacement of Raymond Baker they wield in who the nominees for the states' primaries, the voting public could changes, what is Trinity College doing both took place during semester breaks now to make student life better? Not next two major parties are. This position has get a better and more leisurely look at the when neither students nor faculty could merit, since a candidate's showing in contenders for the two major parties' year or in 2002, but what is Trinity do- be consulted. These changes have had a ing now? It seems that Trinity is taking early primaries can either make or break nominations. This could only lead to a variety of effects on this institution. If him or her. If they do well early, they more judicious and thoughtful decision the long-term approach with its initia- nothing else, the firing of Raymond tives. Many of the plans that are being position themselves as viable contenders, on the part of primary voters, since they Baker resulted in the weakening of a fac- while a candidate that comes up short would have more time to study the policy discussed sound great. It is indeed excit- ulty governance system, ttiat was already ing to see the construction of the Learn- early on is portrayed as a "loser" in the initiatives of the various candidates, and being questioned (November, 3, Tripod). press, and usually has problems being perhaps less time to study the candi- ing Corridor and the opening of the Boys Yet, we are constantly asked by the ad- and Girls Club. taken seriously as the campaign dates'standings in the polls. Under this ministration to find ways to create bet- progresses. system, certain states, notably New In spite of these exciting endeavors, 1 ter student faculty interaction. The However, as primaries are scheduled Hampshire and Iowa, would have less get the feeling that student life on this administration has attempted to facili- campus is not the number one priority tate this, yet we wonder why this situa- of this institution. We seem to have a col- tion and the advising system has yet to lege that is more interested in the year improve. 2002 and how Trinity will look in Most students; at some point in their twenty or thirty years. The fact is that academic careers, have been frustrated most of us will not be here in 2002. In with the services at this institution. terms of the Learning Corridor, our tu- Why, as students, have we not made de- ition is funding it. We pay Evan Dobelle's mands on the administration (as their salary and the people in Developments customers) to make changes? Why don't salary. Their job is to raise money. We are we have at least a part time doctor on paying for the Learning Corridor. staff at the Health Center instead of hav- With this in mind, why is the Learn- ing nurses who misdiagnose you so you ing Corridor the first thing being built? have to go to the emergency room in the Trinity made the Learning Corridor its middle of the night to see a doctor (true fund raising priorities. If a new dorm or story)? Why are we ripped off by the a new lounge space were the priority, 1 meal plan? The faculty doesn't pay as guarantee we would have them. Just ask much, in proportion, for their meal plans. people who lived on Hudson Street and Do you know why? Because they would earlier and earlier, a problem arises. The say in determining who the nominees of in lounges this year how bad the hous- not accept paying a higher price. Presi- fight for the nomination of each major the Democratic and Republican parties ing situation has been. I am sure those dent Dobelle can write a letter to the party becomes a shorter process, since are. This is something that these states of us in such situations would have loved Connecticut State Legislature to have a primaries are being scheduled not only will certainly protest. However, these to have had a new dorm opening up this highway sign put up for the Squash team earlier in the election year, but also closer early primary states have an unfair ad- past fall. Ask any student why they don't being National Champions, but he can't in chronology to each other. Yet, even as vantage in the selection of the major use the cozy space in the party barn/ write the Hartford city government to the contest for the nomination becomes party nominees. It is only fair to the rest Vernon Center to study or meet with help create a better relationship with the shorter, the campaign becomes longer. of the country to open up the primaries, other students during the week. If stu- alcohol commission. Next year, due to the early scheduling of allowing other states to have a greater say dents are the sole reason for the existence Trinity College has the potential to be primaries, it will probably be evident in the presidential election. A better sys- who the presidential nominees for the tem would be to have regional primaries, Most students, at some point in their academic careers, Republican and Democratic parties are where blocks of geograph ically contigu- have been frustrated with the services at this by late March or early April. Just after ous states would vote together on the the voting has begun in January or Feb- same day. If these regional institution. Why, as students, have we not made ruary, the campaign will effectively be "superprimaries" were the rule instead of demands for the administration to make changes? winnowed from perhaps ten or more the exception, and if they were spaced candidates to only two candidates. For properly in some kind of rational chro- of this institution, why does it seem that a great place in the future. Students now approximately seven (long) months, the nology, then each of these regional con- we are not the priority? The creation of need a concrete plan of action through presidential campaign will be a battle tests would be as important as the next, the Learning Corridor will have long which we can put demands on our ad- between only two people, in contrast to and each region could have its fair say in range benefits that we probably can not ministration. Trinity seems determined the relatively large field of contenders in who the major party nominees are. imagine yet, but 1 must ask the original to make these changes around students the preceding primary elections. These There is still time to impose some kind question: What isTrinity doing for us, its as opposed to with students and for stu- seven months will almost certainly be- of rational order on next year's presiden- customers, now? dents. If changes are not made quickly, come a tedious and absurd contest. As tial election. However, time is running The Office of Residential Life (ORL), many of these plans for the future will the campaign wears on, the debate be- out. Hopefully, the various states con- to their credit, did make some great fail to provide the type of academic in- tween the two candidates will almost cerned will act, and place fairness above changes that will free up extra beds next stitution that these plans are designed to certainly shift from policy differences to their own selfish ends. Perhaps the im- year. Nonetheless, ORL failed to alert create. 2002 looks bright, but for now we personal attacks. These personal attacks position of some rationality on the pri- Student Government of the forth com- are left with few answers, and a lot of will lead to the disillusionment of many mary system will stem the flow of ing changes or even ask our opinion. The changes where they are not immediately voters, thus further depressing a voter disgust that so many Americans have changes are great, but do students have needed. turnout that will almost certainly be dis- with politics today.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR PC Is Intellectual Racism Baker Was An Amazing Dean, Say Students To the Editor 'purer' European races and their po- To the Editor ticipated in these intellectual and Research. The Center provides litically incorrect attitudes, yet we projectsjrom special events to lec- the community with monthly lec- In his opinion piece, "Political see no provisions within politically tures, as a member of the audience tures exploring cutting edge re- Correctness and The Jews," Profes- correct protocol for them. Dr. Helen Lang (Op-Ed, March 16) argues that Dean Baker was a or as a speaker, Dean Baker always search across many disciplines and sor Kiener first satirizes political Catholics in general are an even seemed present. As students, we subjects. The Center also gives both correctness as the product of "young better example of victimization by problematic Dean who failed at both "the day-to-day and the larger reaped the benefits of. the intellec- students and faculty members the student radicals of the 1960s and America and its racist policies. tual projects and accomplishments. opportunity to participate in read- 70s" wreaking their revenge upon Anti-papism was rampant the ear- managerial aspects of running the office of Dean of the faculty." Dr. We only have the space to men- ing groups, fostering intellectual the stodgy, narrow-mindedness of lier part of this century, and figured tion a few of the extra-Curricular connections outside the classroom. their predecessors. Comical as it as one of the major issues during Lang continues, criticizing Dean Baker for participating in gossip events with which Dean Baker was With these programs and others, may be to Professor Kiener, I would John F. Kennedy's campaign for the associated. Dean Baker impressed the Center continues to facilitate doubt that he would be against the presidency. Although anti-Catholi- and insider trading, never achieving "a vision of good of the College." us with his dedication and support the intellectual life on campus. expanded scope of academics, due cism has abated much since then, of both the decolonization and As students, we fail to see how to "political correctness". anti-Catholic propaganda is still As members of the student body, we do not speak from an insider's diaspora series and symposiums. Dean Baker was a problematic Professor Kiener's goal, however, easily found and many still view position, nor were we privy to gos- These events allowed the students Dean. In fact, as students we will is not to malign political correctness Catholicism with suspicion. Again, sip or "insider trading." In fact, as to interact with faculty and schol- continue to enjoy the intellectual (much), but rather to complain that political correctness fails to amend students, we never saw a negative ars from Trinity, as well as various projects Dean Baker supported and Jews have received no benefits from these shortcoming in America. side to Dean Baker. As students, we colleges and universities—a rare op- we will definitely continue to its reform. It is, I believe, akin to say- Furthermore, Professor Kiener's saw Dean Baker not only succeed- ing, "The food here is terrible and musings that "no people have been ing at the larger managerial aspects they don't serve big enough por- more victimized by the evils of of running the office of Dean, but Dean Baker actively supported intellectual tions." Leaving aside the dubious modern Western society than the also achieving an extraordinary vi- benefits that political correctness Jews," discounts repression and vio- projects throughout the Trinity College sion "of the good of the college." In- has brought to academic institu- lence against women, a condition deed, it seems to us that the loss of community. tions, let us explore the reasons Jews that continues not only in America Dr. Baker as Dean of the Faculty is have been overlooked in this dwin- but throughout the world. Perhaps a horrible loss. portunity for undergraduates. This mourn the loss of an amazing Dean, dling academic revolution. he should have written that Jewish Dean Baker actively supported multi disciplined and interactive Dean Baker. men are not helped by political cor- As Professor Kiener suggests in intellectual projects throughout the approach, in our opinion, added to rectness. his article, Jews have as one of their Trinity College community. Dean the intellectual atmosphere of the greatest legacies a strong emphasis So the Jews are not alone in their Baker did not simply support these college community. Sincerely, intellectual projects from afar; in- Dean Baker also supported the Sarah Francis '99 Anti-Catholic propaganda is still easily stead, he attended and actively par- Center for Collaborative Teaching BethOkrant'99 found...again political correctness fails to Inefficiency And Unnecessary Force At "Disco Inferno' amend the short comings of America. To the Editor: up, 1 think we're out of bracelets." America. I don't recall oversized Although it was satisfying to finally gorillas in black leather jackets re- I would like to address an issue discover the source of the dilemma, taining the right to tell me I can't go on learning, and Jewish history has exclusion from the Utopian visions that has likely afflicted every man it was also quite exasperating. to the bathroom. Perhaps I need to led many to support the inclusive of political correctness, which and woman on this campus; ineffi- People were lingering in a line that reread my rights, in accordance to philosophies of liberal politics. It is brings about the question of why ciency. The American Heritage Dic- extended out the door, because the United States Constitution? At no wonder that many Jews follow these groups are excluded. The an- tionary defines the term inefficient someone erred and a sufficient least I have received a level of edu- careers in academia. Why, then, de- swer, arguably, is that they have as follows: number of bracelets were not pro- cation that will allow me to read a spite strong support for political been so included in society that they 1 Not efficient, as: a. Lacking the vided? complicated document, such as the correctness among "liberal Jewish are passed over. While Jews have al- ability or skill to perform effec- I can express my opinion of such Bill of Rights. I'm confident that academics," are Jews excluded from ways felt a certain degree of separa- tively, incompetent, b. Not produc- actions with varying terms, but all some of St. Elmo's "hired help" fall political correctness' protective tion from the gentile community, ing the intended result; ineffective. to the same effect. People were into the disconcertingly large pro- wing? the indications are that in America especially, Jews are not seen by most 2. Wasteful of time, energy, or forced to stand idly in the brisk, portion of American adults who, Perhaps some of the other groups materials. windy Saturday night air for a long unfortunately, are illiterate, i f those not insured by political correctness as very different from anyone else. In contrast, race and gender are im- period of rime because of poor plan- gentlemen (and 1 use the term very will shed some light. First, keep in I find the notion thatany student ning. The execution of one of the loosely) are even American citizens. mmd that political correctness is an mediacely.identifiable and form the visible 'other' It's not that Jews are enrolled at Trinity College, or any most popular social events on cam- Manydoubtsabout these bounc- exclusively American phenom- not discriminated against, but faculty member employed here, pus was, without a doubt in my ers, thugs, or what have you, remain enon. In Europe, political correct- rather that they are not discrimi- could state with complete honesty mind, poor, quite possibly as poor as in my mind. Yet, underlying my as- ness is a source of far greater nated against by political correct- that they were absolutely efficient Matt Stone and Trey Parker's car- sumptions about those rather boor- amusement than here. Note also ness. in their daily activities, extremely toon character, Kenny McCormick, ish and uncouth folk, was curiosity. that recent wave of restitutions by In his attempt to win victim sta- improbable. However, the Trinity I was perplexed as to why these the Swiss and the Germans to the faculty are not the topic of discourse goons were hired at all? Yes, a few victims of the Holocaust were not tus, perhaps the latest phase in po- litical trends, Professor Kiener of this letter, the students of Trinity less scrupulous students might at- brought on by reforms conceived College are, or rather, a specific tempt toenter the party for free. Yes, and passed down from the halls of overlooks the inherent problems with political correctness. His con- group of them. The Greek organiza- also, perhaps, a few drunken revel- academia. Focusing on America for tion most prevalently known as the ers could become unruly during the the moment, let us recall some of clusion that "political correctness is intellectual anti-Semitism" is erro- St. Elmo Society recently hosted a course of the evening. However, the the other victims of the DWEM's social gathering in the Vernon So- latter issue falls into the domain of (dead white European males) neous in light of the truth: political correctness is intellectual racism. cial Center, more commonly known Campus Safety. And the former is- legacy. In this century, signs offer- as the "Party Barn." Considered by sue? However righteous the St. Elmo ing jobs could be seen bearing the many students at Trinity to be one organization might believe them- line "Irish Need Not Apply." Clearly Sincerely, . selves to be, there was absolutely no Jacob Kasell '99 of the most anticipated events of the Irishmen were the victims of the year, "Disco Inferno" attracted a very justification for unleashing a pack respectable crowd. It is this affair, of untamed, ill-mannered "bounc- Dean Brown's Statement Was Arrogant and my experience there, that com- ers" on the unsuspecting Trinity pelled me to express my opinion in College student body. I.heard.a first Editor's note—This letter is in re- I cannot believe that the Board of this Newsletter. . hapd account from an acquain- sponse to the QP sent by DeanBrown Trustees is responding to such a For myself, the evening of Satur- tance of mine (no, he was riot dfurik urging the Trinity community to "act small issue in such a way. The board day, March 20Lh commenced rather and makingthis up) that a girl was in accordance with the reform plan" has decided not to keep Reading mildly. Approximately one half seized by the throatby one of these for Reading Week to ensure its con- Week, but not to get rid of it either, hour before midnight, my associates men and roughly slammed against tinuation. a decision which is simply jerking and I decided to proceed to the a wall. Why,you mightask? Because this campus around. There are Vernon Social Center by foot. The from the television series, South they thought she was trying to rush To Dean Brown: much bigger problems on this cam- only alternative transportation Park. This preparation, or lack the door. However, Mn Editor, 1 stray pus chat are not addressed (i.e., hous- available to us was the campus thereof, produced a very ineffi- from my original purpose, and leave I find this message VERY disturb- ing, lack of student input to the shuttle. Although the service pro- ciently run Saturday night social. you with your own thoughts on this ing. You insist that this campus strategic plan, arid more), yet the vided by the campus shuttle is in- On the opposite side of the doors, delicate subject. comply with something you do not board chooses to listen to a minor- variably promptand competent, we proceedings did not fair much bet- In conclusion, I am of the opin- even outline in the message itself. ity of parents who do not want their decided against this course of ac- ter. At one point, St. Elmo's "hired ion that the social event known as Essentially, you are telling us we kids to come home so quickly in the tion, as the journey would have re- help" proceeded to block all en- "Disco Inferno," hosted by the St. must do what you want, even year. What about all of the parents quired several minutes in the" trances. The obstruction of one dis- Elmo society, was very poorly though you do not say what this is, who do not contact the Board be- presence of a few obnoxious un- tinctive exit, the passage to the planned, which resulted in a string or we will lose our privilege of cause they are satisfied with the mentionables. Upon our arrival, 1 restrooms, caused anguish in innu- of difficulties, and thus, an ineffi- READING WEEK. current system? God forbid some- immediately noticed a lengchy merable party guests. I find this spe- ciently run party. Why did events queue of people, eagerly awaiting cific example of incompetence, unfold in the manner in which they admittance to St. Elmo's soiree; Cu- / cannot believe that the Trustees is rious as to why the line extended responding to a small issue in such a way. through the glass walled entrance This preparation, or lack thereof, produced hall and out the door, my compan- ions and 1 decided to inquire about a inefficiently run Saturday night social The tone of this message is des- thing rational be done at this school: this mystery at the side door. picable. You are forcing students Why should a student stay on Our queries were answered with inefficiency, or whatever expression did on that Saturday, March 20lh? I and faculty to comply with you, campus when the hours of the din- a curt "Sorry, no one gets in right you wish to implement, especially cannot answer that, as those details rather than asking for their assis- ing hall, health center, and other now," from a rather snappy door at- appalling. I wonder exactly what are not available to me at this time. tance and cooperation in the imple- major services are curtailed? Your tendant. I sincerely hope the gentle- was on the minds of whoever made However, let the occurrences of that mentation of reform. How do you plan makes no sense. Imusttellyou man was not considering a career as that decision? night serve-as an example, to all expect a positive response to change I have NO faith in the Trinity Col- a professional door greeter. Further I can sympathize with the St. people who wish to lead more effi- with such a negative attitude? Per- lege Board of Trustees or its admin- questioning, this time of an ac- Elmo society desiring that no guests cient lives, of what not to do. haps you do not. Maybe you are one istration. quaintance 1 knew to be a pledge of enter for free, but to prevent people of the faculty members who wants the St. Elmo society, yielded answers from exiting? The last time I to do away with Reading Week. If Sincerely, that were simultaneously vague checked, I was a human being and Sincerely, so, tell me why. Michael B. Pollack '02 and specific. "Uh, someone screwed a citizen of the United States of Marcelino Hsie '01 PAGE 6 NEWS THE TRINITY TRIPOD — MARCH 23,1999 Students Support Human Rights In Burma ported widespread extrajudicial lutions have been passed at over Pfeil, an English professor who the students and faculty." To n BY SARAH JOYCE 1 killings, rapes, arbitrary arrests 25 schools vowing not to invest supports the petition. Hill and that end, SSPEI sent out letters - News Writer and detentions, forced reloca- in companies that conduct Jacob Kasell '99 met with repre- to the faculty asking them to tions, forced labor, and severe business in Burma. Several cit- sentatives from the Treasurer's lend support to the cause. In Burma (Myanmar) promises repression of certain minorities. ies across the nation have fol- Office last week to get a list of addition students are encour- to be the focus of much of the Amnesty International lists lowed suit. companies in which Trinity in- aged to sign a petition of sup- United Nations Human Rights At the moment, led by the ef- vests. port during mealtimes in Committee deliberations with forts of Cynthia Hill '99, the "The point was to figure out Mather Hall. the commencement of the newly-formed Students for Se- which of these companies do Numerous faculty have be- committee's annual six-week lective Purchasing and Ethical business in Burma, and then to gun advocating the signing of meeting in Geneva. Closer to Investing (SSPEI) are hoping to withdraw our money from the petition regarding the real- home, a movement by several location of Trinity's funds. Pfeil Trinity students is gathering "... by divesting Trinity's funds from the as well as Janet Bauer, Assistant steam in an effort to withdraw companies which support the regime in Director of the Trinity Center Trinity's investments from for Collaborative Teaching and companies that do business Burma...we can help to make a difference." - Research, have been faculty with Burma. To promote the Stacey Chen '99 supporters for some time now. cause the group will bring Zar "If Trinity gets directly in- Ni, one of the foremost advo- pass a similar resolution for them," said Kasell, "but I defi- volved in this," said Bauer, "first cates of human rights in Burma Trinity College. Hill, who spent nitely got the impression that of all, we will recognize where to campus in two weeks. several months last year work- [the Treasurer's Office] is not human rights are being abused A lthough Burma held demo- WWW.KYOTO- ing at a Burmese refugee camp happy about us rocking the and second of all, our financial cratic elections in 1990, the vic- 5HKA.ACJP on the Thai border with Burma, boat." divestment can aid in the torious National League for Aung San Suu Kyi is the has seen the effects of the Bur- Stacey Chen '99, has also been awareness of the situation in Democracy was prevented from democratically elected head mese government's atrocities very active in the Burmese hu- Burma." taking power by the military of Burma's government. first-hand. man rights movement. "Today, Pfeil agreed that there seemed dictatorship. Nobel Laureate Burma as the world's worst hu- SSPEI urges Trinity to remove it is very hard to be conscious to be a lot of support in the Trin- Aung San Suu Kyi, the demo- man rights abuser. Further- all investments from compa- consumers, but by divesting ity community, stating, "The cratically elected head of the more, a report released by the nies that have the power to in- Trinity's funds from the compa- only rational objection to this government, has been restricted United Nations just last week fluence events in Burma. SSPEI nies which support the regime initiative would be one based on to her house for the past nine stated that rather than improv- believes that because Burma is in Burma, we help to take power the principle of the best return years. In the meantime, the rul- ing, conditions continue to a country that relies heavily on from them and we can help to investment without regard for ing government, the State Peace worsen. foreign investment, it would be make a difference," she said. morals. 1 don't share that view." and Development Council In recent years, Burma has adversely affected by interna- "Getting Trinity to withdraw "This is an important state- (SPDC), continues to have one of become the focus of an interna- tional economic sanctions. its money from Burma is not ment for Trinity," noted Chen, "it the world's worst human rights tional effort to pressure the "It may involve moving our only goal," said Hill. "A big says that we will not abide Hu- records. SPDC to cede power to the right- money around and reappropri- part of the effort here on cam- man Rights Violations of any The United Nations has re- fullyelected government. Reso- ating funds,"said Professor Fred pus is to raise awareness among kind and we will not support it."

Thursday in Cincinnati and is NEWS FROM expected to make a ruling in the On The Beat next three to six months. OTHER SCHOOLS At Kent State, faculty in the School of Journalism and Mass Me Tarzan schools that they do not need to Communication have ex- Four Percent improve. pressed their support in defense At the Senior Brunch on March 14, a student was observed Plan Alters Uof C 'The reason I'm ambivalent is of Kincaid, along With 23-other' trying to hang from the chandelier in the Washington Room. Admissions because 1 disagree about the sig- journalism schools and associa- The student admitted his involvement in the incident and of- nal it sends," said Regent John tions in the 6th Circuit. fered a letter of apology. He has been sanctioned through the (U-WIRE) SAN FRANCISCO Davies. "It sends exactly the op- According to Candace Dean of Student's Office. — In the first change of the ad- posite signal. It seems it's letting Perkins-Bowen, director of the missions process since banning those schools (that don't offer scholastic media program, the affirmative action, UC Regents Advanced Placement and hon- faculty of the JMC school voted Lost & Found voted Friday to guarantee a UC ors courses) off the hook." unanimously to support the spot to high school students All California high schools, case. On March 14, a student parked his 1988 Jeep Cherokee on who graduate in the top 4 per- he added, should be aiming to The support of the appeal Allen Place. When the student returned the following day, the cent of their class. provide the adequate instruc- appeared in a brief submitted to car was missing. It was reported stolen to the Hartford Police With Gov. Gray Davis in at- tion and resources to raise their the court by law firm Frost and Department who recovered the vehicle three days later on Russ tendance, regents approved a students — who fall below the Jacobs. The short paragraph Street. plan designed to draw more stu- top 12.5 percent in the State—for cited the 899 undergraduate dents from diverse socioeco- entrance into the UC system. and 50 master's students in ad- Follow In Their Footsteps nomic classes and broader Although the 4-percent plan vertising, electronic media pro- geographic distribution to the will increase the total number ductions and programming, Late on the night of March 16, a car parked on Summit Street UC system. of underrepresented minorities news, photo illustration and near New Britain Avenue had its window broken and several By admitting students based in the UC system, it is not ex- public relations. items were removed from the vehicle. Campus Safety officers on their merit, regardless of pected to increase diversity in Also supporting the cause is followed a trail of footprints in the snow and found several of what resources their high the university. Regents held that The Association for Education the items on the'ground in Zion Hill Park, The items were re- schools offer, the 4-percent plan underrepresented minorities in Journalism and Mass Com- turned to the owner. "levels the playing field" for high will not comprise any larger munication, which boasts school students, supporters percentage than they do now, in about 3,400 members. The brief When Irish Eyes Are Smiling said. the post-affirmative action era. said "freedom of expression at The 4-percent plan also al- "It may not affect the overall university and college student On the night of March 17, a party originating on the third lows the UC system to fulfill the color of the University of Cali- publications is important to floor of Elton dormitory resulted in noticeable litter and dam- state's Master Plan, which calls fornia," the governor said. "But AEJMC members because age in the area. Photos were taken of the damage, and the case on the university to draw the they will not come here because many work with student jour- has been referred to the Office of Residential Life. top 12.5 percent of all California they are people of color, but be- nalists in classrooms and as ad- high school students into the cause they deserve to come visers to student publications." UC system. But according to a here." In the statement of the case, Minors Not Allowed recent study by the California Charles Kincaid, a former stu- Post-secondary Education Verdict On dent at Kentucky State Univer- Campus Safety received a report of vandalism in the Austin Committee, only 11.1 percent of Censorship May sity, did not receive the student Arts Center. Two children, members of the Community Crew the students in California are yearbook, The Thorobred, after Program, threw an unknown object through the window of eligible for the UC system. Affect College administration members de- room 104. The children were brought home to their parents. "I started out initially against Publications cided they were dissatisfied it because it seemed to be going with its. content and presenta- Picket Fences to the wrong direction," said OWIRE)KENT,Ohio- A tion. Kincaid paid a mandatory Regent Ward Connerly. "But I've high profile case, Charles $80 student activity fee which A resident of the Pike Fraternity House, located at 94 Vernon concluded that it's a good idea. Kincaid v. Betty Gibson, will entitled him to receive the year- Street, reported on March 18 that an unknown party had thrown If this proposal can hold the decide whether school admin- book. Kincaid also alleged that a piece of fence through the front window. There are no sus- promise of sending two to three istrators can control college administrators attempted to pects at this time. students to UC without a bas- publications under the 1988 control the student newspaper, ketball scholarship, it's worth Hazelwood School District v. The Thorobred News. Not My Sister's Keeper it." Kuhlmeier. The decision allows Perkins-Bowen said that col- But the plan, which is ex- administrators to censor high lege students should not be held On the night of March 21 the 16 year old sister of a Trinity pected to be implemented in school expression and would to the Hazelwood standard. student was transported to Hartford Hospital for treatment of 2001, also garnered its share of also apply to the college media "College students are at a higher an alcohol related illness. The case was referred to the Dean of criticism from regents who felt if upheld. level, she said. "They are legal Students Office, the promise could send the false The U.S. Court of Appeals for adults and this is a learning en- notion to inadequate high the 6th Circuit heard the case vironment." MARCH 23,1999 — THE TRINITY TRIPOD NEWS PAGE 7

Mew Site plan to the Patriots by April 2 Davis Encourages Students To Considered For detailing how it will clear the Patriot Stadium stadium site. Arthur C. Marquardt, CTG's Awaken Social Consciousness (Hartford Courant)- With chairman, said Thursday that continued from page one ing that this has to do with "the "work on incarceration allows problems cropping up at the negotiations to resolve the Davis remarked that in the changed times when there is so us to see how workers around Adriaen's Landing site for a Na- steam plant relocation were 60s and 70s racism against little room in public to be criti- the world are prisoners of forces tional Football League stadium, "reasonably close." But Wright people of color was not hidden cal of capitalism." that they do not control." city officials this week began said Friday that is not the case, behind what she called a wall Davis expressed the belief Calling for action, Davis an- quietly preparing a fallback op- even if both sides work with a of propaganda that today that the Cold War era was more nounced that April 11-18 was tion. professional mediator, as falsely proclaims equality and revolutionary than today, when designated as "Go to Prison Hartford Mayor Michael P. Pe- Marquardt suggested. human rights. She stressed that ambiguous diplomacy masked Week," with the intention of ters Thursday led a group of Even though he is involved in racism had not disappeared, but existing problems. Davis ap- limiting the isolation of those "business and government resurrecting the possibility of a that it had mutated into a more plied this theory to the problem who are incarcerated. Davis also folks" on a tour of a n alternative 12-B stadium location, Peters complicated form. Davis ex- of an expanding prison sector suggested a student-prisoner stadium site in the northern said he remains confident ev- plained that whereas in the past in the country, stating also that coalition which would allow part of downtown. ' erything can be worked out at racial hatred was expressed "racism is at work here...women prisoners to maintain contact Known as "12-B," the city- Adriaen's Landing, despite the openly, the contemporary per- are the fastest growing sector of with society, while breaking owned site north of 1-84, had war of words initiated this week ception was that racism does prison population" she contin- down discrimination. She cited been approved for a stadium by by a frustrated Gov. John G. not exist. Prashad added that ued. She urged the audience to the fact that prisoners in the legislature during an unsuc- Rowland over the stalled nego- the false imagery was not only "think on a larger scale" about America earn a salary of at best in racism, but that many as- prisons and injustice in the forty cents an hour, and com- pects of life are characterized by American judicial system in pared that to prisoners in Cuba, who receive the same salary as if they were employed at a regu- "Angela Davis continues to inspire people to lar work place. She stated that find the ways to fight against oppression this policy puts American pris- Hartford News and brutality." -Professor Vijay Prashad oners at a disadvantage once cessful bid for the New England tiations. "The talks are progress- they are released into society. Patriots in 1993 under Gov. ing. But 1 feel best if we're pre- "systematic injustice." America. Davis suggested that In response to the speech, Lowell P. Weicker Jr. pared," Peters said. "We're not During the 70s, Davis forced racial and sexual discrimina- Gabriella Dimitrov '01 said: "I Adriaen's Landing, on the going to be screaming and run- society to see a different image. tion take place beyond prison agree with her that education is southern part of downtown by ning around at the last minute." As a member of the Communist walls. She said that the industri- important and can solve many 1-91, is envisioned as a conven- There is no guarantee the Pa- party, she proclaimed Marxist alization of society was a pri- problems. For people living in tion center, stadium and enter- triots would even consider the theories of revolution as the mary cause of many a consumerist society it's of vi- tainment complex. But 12-B site. Patriots owner Robert only way to change the world imprisonments and explained tal importance to understand blocking its use right now is a Kraft has said Hartford was at- and as the harbinger "of libera- that people get addicted to what's going on in the world steamplant that heats and cools tractive largely because of the tion of black people." Davis' products and greedy for mate- and think twice before doing downtown office buildings. The Adriaen's Landing develop- message was once fiercely radi- rial things produced by indus- anything." plant is owned by CTG Re- ment. The agreement pledges cal, though some believe that try. Davis remarked that these Dimitrov continued by stat- sources Inc., whose headquar- him to spend $70 million com- she has over time become less motivations, combined with ing that "she is a radical, but her ters and that of its Connecticut bined on a hotel and entertain- extreme. Prashad remarked that the conditions caused by the radicalism is connected with Natural Gas Co, subsidiary are ment pavilion as part of that today, "she offers strategically a dismantling of the welfare state the issues of social evil." on the site. development. It also is not clear different vocabulary to inspire and the lack of employment, Dimitrov also noted that it was Talks have been contentious whether the state would try to people than she used before. She lead to crime. "Profit motive of unusual to see that Davis did between CTG, the state and persuade Kraft to look at an al- describes the system in firms...drives to dismantling the not identify herself as a black other parties involved in mov- ternative site, or what would be- crisis...but she did not lay it out welfare networks in the Third person, but instead sjx>ke abqut ing both the steam plant,and come of the Adriaen's, Landing in a straightforward way." World" said Prashad, pointing- problems that unite people of the headquarters. Thestate is re- proposal if 12-B is used for a sta- Prashad continued by speculat- to the fact that Angela Davis" all colors. quired to provide a preliminary dium. Trinity College WHEN FINALS ARE OVER, SUMMER STORAGE & SHIPPING

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In his statement, Dobelle remarked diversity...the mission statement has to lief that it was important to "continue Dobelle announced the administration's that he was "confident that this in- be looked at...it should be all-encompass- questioning how the dean will be held commitment to promoting creased fund ing will be put to good use- ing." accountable to students." multicultural awareness and diversity in ways and on initiatives that will raise The plan also included the assistance Also outlined in the plan was the in- on campus. The actions outlined in the our individual and institutional con- of Right Reverend Steven Charleston 71 tention to build new houses for two cam- message include a restructuring of the sciousness on issues relating to diver- as affirmative action officer and pus cultural organizations, La.Voz Latina Multicultural Affairs Off ice and the con- sity..." Dobelle also explained the ombudsperson for administrative staff. and the Asian-American Student Alli- struction of new cultural houses. intention to maintain this level of finan- Charleston explained that his responsi- ance. According to Dobelle's message, The plancalls for the creation of a new the architect selection was anticipated position, a full Dean of Multicultural for this spring, and the construction Affairs. This dean will be a member of plans are twofold; they are intended to the Senior Staff, and will report directly encourage celebration of cultural heri- to Dobelle. Currently, the Assistant Dean tage while playing a role as "integral of Multicultural Affairs is responsible to elements] of the College's plans to im- Sharon Herzberger, Vice President for prove and invigorate Vernon Street as a Student Services. part of our Campus Master Plan." Ronald Thomas, Chief of Staff and Principles outlined by the Priorities Advisor to the President for Policies and and Planning Council were directed to- Programs, believed that in taking this ac- ward the administration in consider- tion, Dobelle was responding to several ation of the development of new cultural findings, "one of which was the Critical houses. They elucidated the purpose of Issues Team report on minority affairs." the houses and explained their place in According to Thomas, the report in- the Trinity community by saying that cluded a "fairly elaborate set of recom- "they have the opportunity ...to promote mendations, one of which was to create cultural awareness, appreciation for di- the position of dean as an independent versity, and tolerance within the College office." community." Under the guidance of Dean of Stu- KATIE BRYANT Charleston expressed the belief that dents Mary Thomas, a search commit- AASA and LVL will soon be moving into new "the changes are an effort on the part of tee of administrators, faculty and housing as discussed in plans released by the the administration to make diversity a students adopted the task of finding a administration. central focus for the college...I hope the person qualified to fill the new position. cial support for at least the next five bilities will be "to help in any searches results of all these changes will be to This committee was established to years. for new administrative or staff posi- make Trinity a better and stronger com- search for a new Associate Dean, and Thomas explained that the increase tions." He continued by explaining that munity in every way by enriching our now that the position has been up- in the Multicultural Office's budget he will be a "resource" for "making the diversity." graded, the committee intended to con- stemmed from an increase in the "net search as effective as possible in attract- While Fugett recognized the attempt tinue its efforts on a larger scale, assisted budget" for the year. "I don't think any ing good candidates from all at progress that Charleston and Dobelle by a national search firm. other programs have been robbed" of cultures...encourag[ing] the development alluded to, he also believed that "a lot of J. Russell Fugett '01, SGA Vice Presi- money, Thomas explained. Instead, fi- of our community by encouraging diver- work needs to be done in the area of dent for Multicultural Affairs believed :• nances have been divided fromamougst sity." • •• :•' •• • •- •'••• • •'••• '• •. •.,••••••••-• - multieulturalaf fairs; For this college to that the plan "is a big step in the right a larger financial base. Fugett described a different vision for change 175 years of history...criticism of direction." However, he continued, "I Co-chair of the Asian-American Stu- the future of the Multicultural Office, the administration must take place." think a true commitment would involve dent Alliance Maria Sulit '00 remarked, more than one person on his staff." "1 don't think it is a good idea to have the The expansion of the Multicultural Multicultural Office under the MALE ADULT GHILDREH Students React To The OF ALGOHOLICSs On-campus Shooting RESEARGH VOLUNTEERS continued from page one by Sunday night's shooting, Kelly, Dean dence, that chance came just outside of of Studen ts Mar y Thomas, Dean of Resi- HEEDED the medical office on the Trinity Cam- dential Life Amy Howard as well as pus. Currently, police are interviewing other members of the Student Services the two suspects, and arrests were ex- Office arranged an informal meeting to pected. discuss what had happened, and what Healthy Males, Children Of An The event has heightened concern Campus Safety officers intended to do among students about campus safety about it. To the surprise of Kelly and the Alcoholic Father (Current or and still has many of the eyewitnesses others, more than forty people, mostly quite shaken. One anonymous witness students, attended the meeting. The ad- Past), 18-30 Years Old, Needed claimed that the shooting was the "scari- ministrative personnel did their best to est thing I have ever seen." field the questions of the anxious audi- For A UCONN Health Center Many other members of the Trinity ence. One frustrated student suggested community remain perplexed and con- that the college should "build big walls Study Of Sweet Taste cerned by the proximity of the incident around the campus, accessible only by toone of the most concentrated residen- [ID] card." Sensitivity And Risk Of tial areas on campus. "Anybody could Kelly suggested that the event would have gotten caught by a stray bullet provoke tangible change. Among the Alcoholism. through the window," argued one of the improvements he told the students to two students who had bought the Chi- expect were: increased lighting and call nese food, "in some ways we are a target boxes on the Lower Long Walk, in- for this community." creased visual presence of Campus Study Requires 2-Hours And In an official statement released Mon- Safety officers along Summit St., and the day, the office of Public Relations pointed addition of five new Campus Safety of- Involves A Blood Sample, 24-Hour to a 28% decrease in "criminal activity" ficers. on the Trinity Campus over the past year. Kelly also reflected that the most posi- Urine Sample, Interviews, For many worried students, this statis- tive part of the whole experience was the tic is hardly representative of the rash of assistance and support of the Hartford Questionaires, And Taste Testing. criminal activity over the past two Police Department. Kelly pointed out weeks. On March 9,1999, a student was that in this country only 20% of reported beaten and robbed on the Lower Long crimes are solved. Walk while returning from the library. The effect of the Summit Street shoot- Additionally, three motor vehicles ing is likely to linger, and administrators Miniumum Of-$50 For Full were been broken into and in all three are keen to the impact of the whole situ- cases, items of value were taken. Scott ation. Senior Vice President Linda Participation. Susslin '01 commented that "whatever Campanella stated that for an episode of we're doing doesn't seem to be enough...I this magnitude "on a ny campus, close is think Campus Safety should start being always too close for comfort...We hope For more information call Kristen less suspicious of the Trinity students, that students will participate in the [on- and more suspicious of the non-stu- going] discussion and share both con- in Dr. Kranzler's Office (860)679-4755 dents." cerns and any ideas [that] they might In order to address the concerns raised have." V, MARCH 23,1999 - THE TRINITY TRIPOD NEWS PAGE 9 Faculty React To Changes In Recruitment Program continued from page one sented to the faculty at the last the policy change was being would be presented at the next teria of citizenship should re- International Studies Depart- faculty meeting on March 9, considered by the EPC, he did faculty meeting. The proposal main. We originally wanted to ment. Associate Professor of several faculty members ex- not feel the change in criteria is expected to address William's recruit groups who had been History and Director of Interna- pressed their disagreement would concern the faculty. He appointment specifically as historically underrepresented tional Studies Dario Euraque with the policy change, as well admitted that the policy well as make clear TOP policies in higher education...the only stated that he was first in- as the way it was handled. changes were presented to the to the faculty. way to meet that objective was formed .that Williams was not Wade stated, "People felt it vio- faculty in a poor manner, com- • Williams was born to a Japa- to recognize citizens." He also a citizen by the Asian Studies lated a very clear purpose of the menting, "In my capacity as nese mother and American fa- noted that noncitizens may be Department. Euraque then ap- program...they also felt that no- chair of EPC, I failed to commu- ther and arrived in the United hired through regular affirma- proached the EPC and con- body but the faculty as a whole nicate it to the faculty." States at age 17 to study at col- tive action. firmed that Williams was had the power to change it le- The EPC is currently prepar- lege. He has completed gradu- However, Ronald Kiener, As- eligible for a TOP position. gitimately..." ing to address the concerns of ate work in Japan and is an sociate Professor of Religion, When the policy was pre- Reger stated that at the time the faculty with a proposal that expert on Japanese-American advocated keeping the new Buddhism. Reger stated, "Will- policy in place, stating, "Itseems iams is extremely well-quali- to me that whether this person Heat Wave fied, and that is acknowledged is an Asian or an Asian-Ameri- by the faculty." can is a counterproductive and Williams would begin teach- nonsensical issue... 1 would un- ing in the upcoming fall semes- derstand if the goal were to ad- ter, should he accept the dress some wrong in American position he has been offered. society, but I believe the goal is Wade stated, "Nobody has sug- diversity. If a person adds to the gested that the offer be re- diversity of the campus, that's scinded, but many have all that matters." suggested that it be regarded as Euraque, who noted that he a regular faculty appointment." himself has been teaching at Such an action was supported Trinity as a noncitizen for a by several faculty members be- number of years, expressed cause it would free another TOP similar sentiments, stating, "I position for the upcoming year. was always against the criteria Interim Dean of Faculty W. of citizenship...the main issue is Miller Brown stated that the diversity." faculty does have the authority Despite the recent debate to reinstate the criteria of concerning TOP policies, the American citizenship, and re- faculty generally supports the appoint Williams to a regular program and believes it has ANDYSHEPARD Trinity students took advantage of spring-like weather last week and position. He also emphasized been successful. Wade stated, joined on the Chapel Quad for a game of frisbee. that the position offered to Wil- "TOP has been successful in at- liams is not in jeopardy; the tracting interesting people to only remaining issue is whether Trinity, and there is demon- Hot Air Balloon The balloonists plan to push killed more than 50 and Williams will fill a TOP posi- strated need for the program to on, over Algeria and Libya to wounded three times that tion or be reappointed to a regu- continue." Record Set Egypt, where they believe it will many. lar position. Reger stated, "I think the TOP GENEVA (CNN) - The first be easier to land and where As officials revised down- Wade firmly believed that Program is wonderful, and men to fly nonstop around the Jones has long dreamed of end- wards the death toll from the criteria of citizenship nothing would make me sadder world in a balloon were headed ing the odyssey. Friday's blast, saying 51 were should be reinstated, comment- than to have anything 1 or the for Egypt on Saturday after "There's a lot of stress," said killed wh,en tliie, hpinb tore ing, "I don't support'where EPC have done be viewed as det- achieving one of aviation's most Piccard, 41, who comes from a through the main market in things stand... I believe the cri- rimental to the program." sought after goals. family of pioneers and is mak- Vladikavkaz, the capital of At 09:54 GMT Saturday, their ing his third round-the-world North Ossetia, about 50 km (30 180-foot-high Breitling Orbiter bid. "It's really not a picnic." miles) from Russia's breakaway 3 balloon passed over After weeks of frustrating de- republic of Chechnya. Congratulations Mauritania in Africa, crossing lays, Piccard and Jones set off "World analogies, as a rule, in- the round-the-world finish line from the Swiss Alps on March dicate that representatives of re- to the following — the 9-degree west longitude 1. They drifted down to North ligious fanatics are often students who have line — after 26,500 miles and 19 Africa and then crossed toward responsible for such acts," Inte- days aloft. Asia. rior Minister Sergei Stepashin been named as "I can't relax until we give told Russian television. candidates for them a safe landing, wherever it Meanwhile, Russian televi- is. To me that's more important sion aired composite sketches of Phi Beta Kappa than crossing the finish line," a man and woman sought in said Alan Noble, the Geneva- connection with the bombing. based flight director for the bal- Police said the pair dropped off Christine Louise Ball loon team. a bag in the market and left just ENGLISH Piccard, a Swiss psychiatrist minutes before the explosion. Christie Suzanne Blake and third-generation adven- The bomb was the worst vio- NEUROSCIENCE turer, and Jones, a British bal- lence to hit the southern repub- Richard J. Cowan loon flight instructor and Unlike rival balloonists, the lic since a 1992 ethnic war in HISTORY former Royal Air Force pilot, Breitling Orbiter crew had an which hundreds were killed. Stacey Cugini await a hero's welcome when advantage in that they got per- Lev Dzugayev, a spokesman PSYCHOLOGY they touch down. A combina- mission to pass over southern for the North Ossetian govern- James Edward Devine Jr. tion of factors, including good China ment, said no opposition group COMPUTER SCIENCE weather and luck, helped the They then picked up a fast jet in the region was capable of stream over the Pacific before such an act. Matthew John Dicks pilots to reach their goal, Noble ENGLISH said. Minutes after crossing the grinding to a near halt over Cen- The majority religion in finish line, Piccard said he tral America. There the pilots North Ossetia is Russian Qr tho- Robert Neal Goldsmith found it hard to believe what developed breathing problems dox Christian, and several of its NEUROSCIENCE AND BIOLOGY they had achieved. He also and got the shivers as their neighbors are predominantly L isa Elaine Harrison thanked the ground crew that small cabin chilled to 46 de- Muslim. The region is awash in ENGLISH supported the duo throughout grees. political, religious and ethnic Amber Leigh Hubschmitt the journey. The balloon finally picked up hatred. ENGLISH Earlier, as they sailed over the a jet stream again Thursday President Boris Yeltsin's en- Adam Korzeniowski Atlantic toward Africa, Swiss Early Friday, they beat the en- voy to the region said late Fri- COMPUTER SCIENCE £r ECONOMICS psychiatrist Piccard sobbed durance record set two weeks day that a "diversionary group" ago by two British balloonists had claimed responsibility for David Ariel Mazin with relief when he was told BIOCHEMISTRY they had enough fuel to reach who later ditched in bad the blast in a long-distance the finish line. weather near Japan. phone call to Vladikavkaz, the Paige A nne McGinley THEATER b DANCE The balloon lifted off on Russian Russian news agency ITAR- March 1 in Switzerland at lon- Tass reported. Taylor Michelle Milne gitude 7 degrees east, then trav- Officials Search Yeltsin himself went on state Studio Arts eled southwest to the 9-degree For Bombing television on Friday to ask for- Kathleen Emily Modzelewski line to catch a favorable east- Suspects giveness from the victims' fami- AMERICAN STUDIES ward jet stream. lies for the lapse in security. "I Elisabeth Debra Okrant British tycoon and balloonist MOSCOW (CNN) - The Rus- apologize to the families of the ANTHROPOLOGY Richard Branson, who has sian government said Saturday victims, I apologize, because I Wojciech Pirqg made four unsuccessful at- that religious extremists could carry the responsibility for it RELIGION & HISTORY tempts on the record, was one of be responsible for the bombing all," Yeltsin said slowly. He Andrew Christian Reilly the first to deliver congratula- of a market in the troubled vowed to undertake a "merciless fight" against the perpetrators. ENGLISH tions. province of Caucasus that Parin Ramesh Zaveri PSYCHOLOGY Michael Seth Zimmerman CLASSICS PAGE 10 FEA TUKES THE TRINITY TRIPOD - MARCH 23,1999 The Conference For A Military Of The Future: A General's Organization Out Of Control Scene: A press conference at need protection. Voices rising and chair can do this with or without my pants. Third Reporter I meant the economic congrssional meeting room. [Reporters shuffling. Senator: I hardly think such action concerns framing the problem. buzz back andforth, some to cameramen, Second Reporter General, we recently would be appropriate— • Senator Oh. Well- others to tape recorders and each other have witnessed the dawning of a nuclear General: Screw appropriate! I'm sick General: The economics of it is that "•—•»'-- chatting about the age for both India and Pakistan, and ofl think the people that thought up when the country provides employment L/KVIN changes and outlook of these amidst publicized missle launches these orbital defense platforms rhad a to Americans, they're less willing to t ie abandon the civilan job market for a ca- PllARR ' military that from China and North Korea, countries little too much of Star Wars, the movie, reer in which they may be shot. , i*. .i. brought this opportunity with which relations have been poor at while drinkingjack Daniels, the bever- Senator General please... aboutJ.The room quiets as two suited men best. What can you say about how this age. If we're headed in that direction, we walk in from behind a curtain: a senator has shifted the peaceful balance we en- inblue and a general ingreen.Recorders joyed in the early nineties; and what kind We are all still new to the post-cold war world and click as the senator steps up to the podium. of opposition would we face if these while outside boundaries may have not yet been defined The general twitches uncomfortably be- countries were to turn hostile? General ours still remain and need protection. hind him. approaches the podium. Senator : Good evening all, 1 am General I think it would save all of us pleased to see so many of you here to- a lot of trouble if we go ahead and kill should just let George Lucas take over. At General: Hold on a minute, Senator. Of night and I hope I can answer some of those bastards now. Gaspingand nervous least with him we'd spend a lot less for course, every time we kick the crap out your questions and give the American laughter. 1 lived through the Cold War. - fancy high-tech props. Disquieted of a former Cold War ally, the economy people a better idea of what the future Really lived, not like you: a bunch of murmers. Reporters conversing to one ends up skyrocketing agitating the situ- of the military is. First question. Loud schoolchildren huddling under desks. If another or talking on cell phones. One ation even further. Getting back to the voices amidst camera flashes. Yes, here you recall, this is how it all started in the stands up. younger generations, the fact is they in the front row. first place. Following World War II we Third Reporter General, uh, would I won't do calesthenics for 20,000 bucks First Reporter Mr. Senator, with such were on top of it all and the Russians be correct in assuming that you feel yet they remain surprisingly interested a questionably effective, yet obviously were probably the only country in the nuclear weapons should not be the main in getting shot for 5.15 an hour working large financial commitment to the res- world who could catch up. The situation concern of this country, but rather our at the local Quik-E-Mart. There's some- urrection of the Orbital Missle Defense is the same; it's just that our opponent has focus should be on conventional war- thing for you to comment on Senator. The fare? senator's eyes bulge as he looks about The people that thought up that plan watched a General: Well, for Schwarzkopf's sake, wildly.Inapaniche runsoff the stage and little too much of Star Wars the movie and had we're all making assumptions here. I'm strugglesfailingly with some technicians assuming that some of the best informed, in an attempt to pull the plug. Reporters a little too much of Jack Daniels the beverage. yet most ignorant, people on the planet scribble onpadstryingtokeepup as they are going to understand what the hell I'm laugh openly Systems, many people question whether improved upon the old model. talking about today. General: Of course we're consistenly this is a logical future for the military to Senator: Rather untactfully General I Third Reporter: A-all right then. underestimating them. We use federal progress towards. Could you comment think I should be fielding the questions Could you talk about the military's re- funds for history textbooks, which ends on that? here. cent problem with declining up providing the resistance we're left to Senator: Well I can't say I think much Second Reporter: ...So, you think The reruitment— break down later on that day with some of those people. Scattered laughter, some New Star Wars Defense bill that Con- Senator: Interrupting verbally and cheesy television ads featuring a bunch groaning. The military today remains a gress just passed is a wise maneuver, de- with his body, I can field this question, of nifty machines in which only a hand- necessary entity. Though we are all still spite what it does to undermine— General. We are hoping to pass, in the ful of them are smart enough to even sit new to the post-Cold War world, and out- Senator: Relations with the Chinese budget, the means for the armed services in. Now if there are no questions, let's side boundaries may have not yet been are actually much better than— to provide greater appeal to the younger move on to gender equality and having. defined, our boundaries still remain and General: Senator, 1 wamt you to k generations,as.well as improved—;,-,. our boys and .girls living; vn-abstinance;

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Rather, he ees, purchasing equipment, up- ity with the corporate world, cantly each year. He currently joined the business world as dating his insurance policy, and, Reilly decided to offer a group owns eleven tents as well as an more of a fluke. Looking to of course, expanding, are just a of local charities free tents in impressive array of tables and While most seniors are des- make a little extra money after few of the thoughts continually exchange for on-site advertis- chairs. The secret to such rapid perately trying to balance re- graduating from high school, he swimming around in his head. ing. Reilly, who is no stranger expansion? Reilly smiles, "To maining degree requirements took his father's passing sugges- Though a seasonal business, to community service, firmly this day, I haven't paid myself a with the job search, Marcus tion of starting a small business Reilly occasionally has to sac- believes that "if you're willing to cent; I just keep reinvesting in Reilly has one more challenge seriously. So, he admits, rather rifice his weekends at Trinity to help people out, it always pays the company." In the summer, to factor in: running a business. nonchalantly, "I borrowed a tent attend to business concerns in off in the long run." he will move his business from Reilly, a senior Public Policy and worked out a contract with Rhode Island. Though Reilly certainly has his parents basement to a ware- major from Cranston, RI a company in Indiana." Convinced that in the party- capitalized on smart-minded, house he has planned to lease — founded L&M Tent Co. three Though the manual labor planning business, "word-of- savvy business deals, he owes giving his family a rest from the years ago, and there is no sign of side of running a tent company mouth is the best form of most of his success to good, old- ever-ringing phone. business tapering off any time has never phased the athletic advertising anyway," Reilly fashioned hard work and disci- Despite Reilly's impressive soon. Reilly; the business end has al- did not let his lack of funds get pline. Reilly sees no other way. start in the business world, he is Reilly admits with a laugh, ways been a challenge — one him down. Inspired by a talk According to him, in such a ser- unsure where the future will that contracting and installing that Reilly welcomes. Market- that ice cream tycoons Ben & vice-oriented business "reputa- lead him. While he does vow to tion is the key." He reasons that keep the tent company, he may if fifty people attend a party eventually hire somebody to that he has provided the tent for, manage it. If so, what will he Server Limitations Threaten those are fifty potential new do? The possibilities are end- customers. It is critical in his less. Reilly admits that his pri- mind to always add the per- mary focus has always been to Future Of Trinity's Web 'Zine sonal touch. pursue a graduate degree in ur- Censorship. It's a dirty word ware applications and other bi- out prior notice. These actions Reilly's has remarked how ban planning, an interest he has in the media business, and naries must be deleted. You may interfere with the weekly pro- often customers question his nurtured while at Trinity. In whenever an external force have to delete old archives in duction of the Journal and also age. Despite being surprised by addition, Reilly, who turned threatens the continued exist- addition to all non-www re- demonstrates a lack of concern his youth, the customers are down a chance to run for ence of a publication, especially lated files, so that you do not for our existence." quickly impressed by Reilly's Cranston City Council in 1998, is currently doing a full-time •MMHMMaBiMM one run by exceed your quota of 50MB. Apparently xhzjourna I is not demeanor and discipline; he DAN college stu- Both your accounts and all files alone in feeling the crunch from takes his work very seriously. Legislative Internship in Hart- will be reviewed in 48 hrs at the Computer Center. Rao told Reilly insists that all of his em- ford, and believes that he will BERMAN a which time a reassessment of the Journal that other organiza- ployees wear the company T- not be able to avoid politics. cern. Earlier your disk usage will be made tions on campus (departments, shirt, khaki shorts, are clean Similarly, Reilly cannot this month, the Trinity and all non-compliant files as etc.) have complained about shaven, and do not wear a hat. imagine the future without bas- webmaster Mukund Rao stated above WILL BE DE- lack of server space prompting Furthermore, it is standard ketball. Not only is he a four threatened to drastically cut the LETED! Thank you for your Hoblitzell to ask, "if space is practice to greet customers with year letter-winner for Trinity's server space for the Trincoll prompt cooperation." such an issues, why don't they an introduction and, of course, basketball team, but he coaches Journal, seriously threatening Keep in mind that I know add more disk capacity? Addi- the customary firm hand- three youth teams in his home its future. nothing about web servers or tional hard drives are not espe- shake. town and spent last summer as The Journal, published since html, but I do find it extremely cially expensive for an Reilly prides himself on the the Assistant Director of 1992, is the internet's first disturbing that one of two ma- institution like Trinity." fact that he can recall virtually Cranston summer recreation. weekly magazine, and a vital jor student publications on Hoblitzell noted the problems all of the customers he has ever Currently, he is the director of part of student journalism and campus is being threatened that America Online had when dealt with — an impressive feat physical education at the Boys' communication at Trinity. Or, with the erasure of files pertain- their servers were clogged, and with such a growing clientele. and Girls' Club. shouldl say,; outside of Trinity. ing to-staff and subscription, customers wereeomplaiaing He shrugs it off however, seat" =,- • *v For vMareus Reillyi who has Many readers and responses to lists, as well as all back issues, and canceling services. "[AOLj ing, "the second your company successfullyjuggled school, op- articles in the Journal come effectively erasing its seven- did not remedy this situation by gets too big to add the personal erating a business, an intern- from outside of Trinity, which year history. kicking people off their service touch, the second your com- ship, and sports, the one sure bet makes me think that they're "The Trincoll Journal has no of saying they can only stay on pany stops growing." is that he will constantly push doing something right in shar- hard copy, said Journal Co-Edi- for 5 minutes at a time. Instead, Reilly's practical, hands-on himself. "I look at everything in ing student works with the rest tor-in-Chief Jack Hoblitzell '00. they spent the money to expand business approach has truly terms of a challenge;" he says, "1 of the world. So how is it that the "All Our back issues are their capacity to handle their paid off. Since the company just keep challenging myself." college webmaster can almost archived on the server. Deleting new business. If Trinity has unilaterally slash the Journal's those would mean that all past reached the capacity of it's capabilities to publish on the issues would be deleted. We server, it ought to expand that web, and erase all the back is- constantly receive letters re- capacity. It will most likely sues as well? garding articles written months have to do it sometime in the and years ago. The availability future. If they've reached that On March 8, Rao sent the fol- capacity, they may as well do it lowing email to the Journal: of back issues is one of the neat now" • . • "Trinity account users: A brief things about the Journal, the examination of your accounts loss of those would be disas- Even to someone who knows on Lor "tj AND /home/tjstaff trous." little about network servers, I indicates you are using an ex- After several back and forth know enough to understand cessive amount of disk space: emails with Rao, The Journal that if you have increased de- 610178 KB for /home/tj negotiated an extension until mand, you need to increase your 478928 KB for /home/tjstaff, April 26 to move all their files product. In this case, the Trinity for a total of over 1 GB of disk to their new private server. servers are a vital part of edu- space on Lor used by Trincoll However, Rao moved some Jour- cation, and the forum for a pres- Journal. Due to a lack of disk nal files to a new location, ham- tigious student web magazine. space, we oblige you to review pering the production process. Trinity should do whatever is and delete ALL NON-HTML Journal Chief of Staff Rob necessary to remedy the situa- Reilly (Left) with Christina, A participant in PHOTOTOUKTBY OF and ALL NON-IMAGE files im- Churchwell '00 said, "we object tion, and ensure the future of Cranston's Summer Recreation Program mediately. All programs, soft- to the moving of our files with- the Trincolljournal. and a potential Reilly Incorporated employee.

WHO DO YOU THINK HAS MORE CREDIBILITY AS A SENATOR FOR THE STATE OF NEW YORK, HILLARY CLINTON OR SANTA CL AUS

LAURA ETHAN DARRICK COHEN '00 KRAVITZ '01 MELLO'00 "I'm only letting "Hillary of course. "Neither. I hate you take my A woman in New York, picture if you political office is' mention my eyes better than a were allergic to fictional charac- the sparkles I put ter any day on for Saturday. PACE 12 FEATURES THE TRINITY TRIPOD — MARCH 23,1999 Trinity Visits Washington D.C, Site Of The 30th Symposium For The Study Of The President

BY MATT ALBRECT gave us valuable insight into the work- ings of our government. The four busy Features Writer days that we spent in D.C. seemed to fly by, but the memories and lessons it gave Sitting in the plane terminal for us will last me a lifetime. nearly five hours, I had plenty of time Each year, the Center holds an essay to reflect on things of all sorts. As 1 contest on the topic of their choice. looked around and saw all of the worn Trinity has had a long legacy of winners faces of my fellow students and teacher, in this annual competition. Professor it was clear we had all had a very busy Clyde McKee, the group leader, takes weekend. Despite being snowed in and great pride in his students' success. As itching to leave, (as we all thought about Professor McKee will tell you, he always how much work was due that very next makes arrangements for this four day day), there was still a sense of excite- trip long before any student has handed ment and contentment at having spent in an essay, quite confident that a win- four days in our nation's capitol. ner will emerge from his class. Alexis Over the weekend of March 14, six of Belvallette '01 was this year's winner He Trinity's own (myself included) ven- was chosen from over 100 applicants, tured to Washington D.C to participate placing in the top ten essays at the sym- PHOTO COURTESY OF posium. Being a native of France, Alex Matt Albrect made a rare appearace at the White House. MATT ALBRECT in the 30* annual Symposium held by The crowds formed soon after the taking of this picture. the Center for the Study of the Presi- wrote about lessons the United States dency. This national conference attracts can learn from the French system of hosting and participating in a panel dis- leaders. Mr. Edward Rollins, Ronald students from across America, and government. cussion. Schiller's lecture discussed the Reagan's Campaign Manager, looked to abroad, and invitesspeakers whose ser- Duri ng the conference, we heard from effective communication skills that al- our generation to change the way Presi- vice and leadership to the United States a great many speakers, all with a differ- lowed Ronald Reagan to command the dential campaigns are administered. Ac- are well known and admired. The fo- ent twist on this year's topic. Among "Bully Pulpit" throughout his administra- cording to Rollins, ever since the cus of this year's symposium was: "Les- them were representatives from the tion. "Watergate Debacle" the rules of the h sons Learned in the 2O' Century" and public service, scholars, military offic- Throughout the course of the confer- game have changed. He says that today, "Leadership for the New Millenium." ers, media analysts, and even two of ence, there were indeed a great many les- money is the game. He estimates that a The visit to Washington D.C. pro- Trinity's finest politicians. Chad Bennett sons learned, and even some valuable campaign today will cost 35 to 40 mil- vided a unique opportunity to be right '00 and Matthew Schiller '01 were both advice given on the future of the Presi- lion dollars - a campaign where "only in the mix of American politics, and it awarded positions as Center Fellows, dency. General Andrew Goodpaster, one billionaires need apply." General Perry of President Eisenhower's close advisors, Smith, author of Rules and Tools for and today one of the most honored men Leaders, and former CNN military ana- in the military, focused on his experience lyst, also enlightened us with his con- with President Eisenhower and stressed cerns for the future and a few tips on the caveat for future governments - "have effective leadership. A concept he ad- a deep understanding of the military, and vised the audience to apply, to all of life's know the effects of what you are getting situations, is that of leverage, or maxi- into." David Eisenhower, grandson of mizing your value. He advocated lever- President Eisenhower and Professor at the aging one's talents, as well as one's Anrienburg School of Communication, friends (use them as connections, and as also left the audience with a growing con- networks), and lastly, in this day and age, cern in foreign policy. He stated that day leveraging technology. to day operations have eaten up long One lecturer who did not appear at the range foreign policy in the National Se- symposium but who I found quite help- curity Council, stating "plans are nothing, ful in explaining some of life's questions, planning is everything." He predicts that was our shuttle driver, Joseph. In the the United States will form stronger time it took us to travel from the airport bonds with South Africa but come into to the hotel, he had explained how to find conflict with Mexico, further questioning true happiness, noting "you don't ever see whether or not this is a cause for alarm. a U-Haul following a hearse." So not only Professor Clyde McKee, Mary McKee, Josh Sherman, PHOTO COURTESY OF MATT ALBRECT Some of the more memorable speakers was our trip a huge success but we found Alexis Belvalette and Stark Townsend relax in our Capital's talked directly to the students, express- that education happens outside the wonderful establishments of impressive masonry. ing their hopes and expectations of future classroom after all. The Doomed Lifestyle Of Collegians STUDY IN best of all, without repercussion. only politicians, tobacco moguls, and BY ANDREW PETERSON Heisman trophy winners could buy their OXFORD 1 used to think that the reason for this Features Writer was due simply to a lack of space. You way out of moral culpability are no more. can't just go around and lock up every Now it's our turn. Live with British We'd all be arrested; there's not a doubt Tom, Dick, and Harry that steals a car After all, college isn't about books and in my mind. Arrested and thrown in the or cuts cocaine in the North laundry learning. It's not about gaining insight, or students in the very tank for drunk and disorderly, indecent room. Sure, you could fit three or four direction, or real-life skills, or having a exposure, public urination, distribution, of these good-intentioned, troubled regular and detectable pulse rate. No, it's center of Oxford possession with the intention of distri- young adults in the Campus Safety about living. I remember my high school bution, failure to bring your vehicle to a basement and maybe another two guidance counselor used to tell me, over as an Associate complete stop, failure to signal, to have dozen in the secret Jarvis dungeons, but and over that college was the greatest four your vehicle inspected, registered, to have while Residential Life quietly waits for years of her life, as I'd pat her head and Student of a medieval your inspection registered, failure to them to starve, another fifty would-be hand her tissues for her runny mascara. brake for moose, breaking and entering, students will take their place orches- Well she was right. And what better way Oxford college. assault and battery, possession with the trating a suicide bombing during to celebrate the gift of life than by ruin- intention of public urination, embezzle- Chapel organ lessons. As well they ing someone else's. Summer and graduate study ment, extortion, lewd and lascivious should. So the next time that homeless man available. Since 1985, misconduct, jaywalking, attempted Friends, neighbors; it is time for a comes around to collect bottles in the murder, and distribution of poorly dis- change. This unthinkable suspension of early morning, and you and your friends students from 240 leading guised libel with the intention of slan- all natural civil, moral, and logical con- beat him down for that last sip of dip-spit der. duct; these unspeakable displays of pro- and Miesterbrau, kick him in the kidneys U.S. Colleges have studied in one more time. The next time that girl in If we were let out into the streets of fane angst and pitiless asininity are no the corner that can't stop looking at you Oxford through WI.S.C. New York City on a Friday afternoon, ill-begotten privilege: these are our says "No, I won't dance with you. You every last one of us would have a crimi- rights. We pay $30,000 a year to call smell like cat vomit and your gums are Washington International bleeding. I think you're giving me glau- Fellow students, the days when only politicians, coma," remember "no" means "yes, but Studies Council tobacco moguls, and Heisman trophy winners could harder." 214 Massachusetts Avenue, N.E. buy their way out of moral culpability are no more. Hopefully the next time you wake up (Suite 370) in a Mather bathroom wearing clothes Washington, D.C. 20002 Now it's our turn. you won't also find yourself with a split- ting headache, a missing tooth, a rugburn Phone Number: (202) 547-3275 nal record and a new best friend before these grounds our home, to build for us on your face, and an extra twenty bucks Free Telephone: (800) 323-WISC it got dark. But that doesn't happen here. the promise of a dream: to piss out the in your pocket, remember to smile, Facsimile: (202) 547-1470 Nay friends, here we can do these things; third-floor window —All with impu- kiddies. It's only money. And you only live E-mail: [email protected] without hesitation, without guilt, and nity. Fellow students, the days when once. MARCH 23,1999— THE TRINITY TRIPOD FEATURES PAGE 13 Celebrity Deathmatch: The Madness Is Spreading

BY ETHAN KRAVITZ AND without the help of the entire campus, we've discovered that we're really that MEGAN FOWLER Trinity College Presents: Features Writers petty. The one person who is determined to Celebrity DeathMatch remain above this is Darrick Mello X)0, What started as an internal conflict who will instead provide commentary TCAC vs. SGA amongst friends has now turned into the in our Death Match booth with, newly most commercial event this campus has hired Dean of Athletics, Stone-Cold Steve ever seen. Despite all the articles, meet- Austin. Special Guest Referee Mills Lane ings and hype, SGA and TCAC have bad Please see the bracket page and send blood that can only be settled in our in your predictions to Student Life Re- humble death match arena. If either source Center, addressed to Ethan In The Broadcast Booth: Stone Cold Steve Austin group were fit to run activities on this Kravitz "01 or Meg Fowler "99. We would campus we would be selling tickets to also like to say that the only way we Darrick Mello this event. Alas, due to serious objections could write this article together was over raised by our attorneys the Death Match a bottle of Wild Turkey, handcuffed to will take place in the privacy of the Tri- our desks, with the supervision of armed TCAC Managed by: SGA Managed by: pod. campus safety officers. In the lead up to This will determine who has bragging Spring Weekend it will prove to be the Jeffrey Ginsburg Jeffrey Ginsburg rights in SLRC, who retains the Beth main event, All the other sideshows will Egan Belt and who will receive the most be trampled like the imposter freaks that golf carts to cruise through campus they are. Place your bets, hide your pets, Tag Team Event events. Although we are all adults and get your Natty Ice, because we are: should be able to settle these disputes READY TO RUMBLE... Terry Black Jim Valerio Andy Torrant J. Russell Fugett

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Ethan Kravitz Megan Fowler Dan Gianoli Davejewett Eric Waterman Patrick Gavin Sarah Burbank Katie Duff

CHAMPIONSHIP BELT Andy Torrant: We DEVIN PHARR Megan Fowler: DEVIN PHARR know what he's Trinity's Vice BILL MAHONEY KEVIN THOMPSON doing. We just don't President Of Tae-Bo know why. . .

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5. Best Credits 1. Maximum length of any single manuscript- 5,000 words. 2. Manuscripts must be typewritten, double-spaced on 81/2 x 11" white paper, one side only, numbered sequentially. Do not submit original copy; submit only 4. Best Supporting Athlete a duplicate. Photocopies acceptable. 3. Include a cover sheet with title, genre (fiction, non-fiction, or drama), your name, campus box number, or address. Staple together with manuscript- 3. Best Boobies Manuscripts will not be returned, and thedecision of the judges is final. 4. The creative non-fiction should be of general interest and written for the mature, well-educated reader who does not need specialized knowledge to enjoy 2. Best Western it. Do not submit expository essays or annotated or footnoted work. 5. You may submit as many entries in each category as you wish, but submit your best work. You may submit the same entries to this contest thatyou submit 1. The Award That Broke to the other Department of English contests. However, the same entry may not win both prizes, although it is possible that the same person might do so. When A Hooker Burst From 6. Place your entries in the large cardboard box labelled PHI KAPPA outside the Judges Room, Ran Across the door of Professor Lewis's office: Room 310, Department of English, 115 Vernon Street, no later than 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 7,1999. NO LATE ENTRIES The Stage and Fell Into The WILL BE ACCEPTED. Orchestra Pit The winner will be announced on Honors Day, and the $1,000 Alpha Delta Phi Literary Prize will be delivered to the winning contestant during the ceremonies. PAGE 14 ARTS THE TRINITY TRIPOD — MARCH 23,1999 The Accidentals Host After Dark and Tones Williams and Stanford Put On A Great Show which was greeted with a lot of shriek- BY KATE HUTCHINSON anyone complain. I believe everyone was ing from the in-audience Madonna fans. BY GRAHAM THOMAS Arts Writer focused on the talent that the highly en- To top of their flawless singing, the group Arts Writer had choreographed a very Madonna- ergetic women exhibited. Until Sunday night, I had never at- esque dance sequence to go with it. (Now While I have to congratulate the tended an a cappella concert. So on Sun- I know where Madonna recruited those This Friday, Hamlin Hall played host Trinitones on their performance, it was day night, I picked out a prime seat in the background dancers from.) The female to one of the most happenin' a capella the men of After Dark that stole the front row of Hamlin Hall and prepared solo really knew how to work her voice concerts Trinity College has seen all year. show. 1 cannot remember ever seeing to listen as the Accidentals hosted Will- in fabulous combination with the back- The Trinitones and After Dark teamed such a sensational and energized group iams' Good Question and Stanford's ground. The percussionists kept up a up todeliver some sweet jammin' sounds of performers in my life. From the mo- Mixed Company. stellar show throughout the whole thing. to a packed hall of hyped-up fans. Those ment they stepped out in front of the First up, Williams Good Question Among the songs they sang that I who knew what was up arrived early, audience, they had the crowd eating out came racing down the aisle into a foot- knew were Aerosmith's "Don't Wanna and for good reason, the hall filled up of the palm of their hand. I don't think ball huddle which ended in a rousing Miss A Thing," which was sung as a slow and all the seats were taken ten minutes anyone can deny that there was an en- performance of "Love Shack." The male ballad, which I really enjoyed. Mostly before the concert even started. By the ergy in that the group just radiated to soloist realty impressed me with his they stayed in the fermata formation, but time the Trinitones made their entrance, the people around them. They played a voice, both speaking and singing, but the for a few numbers they again broke out people were standing on the tables and set of six songs ranging from The Beatles' female soloist could have had a little into fabulous choreographing that made crowding over the balcony rail to get a Yellow Submarine, to my personal favor- look at what the local vocal talent had ite, Blackstreet's No Diggity. While their to offer. harmony wasn't quite as refined as the [Stanford] Mixed Company opened up with a smashing The Trinitones were the first to offer Trinitones, the personal talent that each rendition of "Like A Prayer," which was greeted with some tunes for the crowd. On the whole, man displayed was unequaled. And the a lot of shrieking from the in-audience Madonna fans. their style was very smooth and cheer- solos were just amazing! You had to be ful. They obviously had good harmony, there to feel the power of each verse as which is important to any a capella one singer after another exhibited his personal style and flavor. more volume. I was a littleconcerned for me feel a little sorry for the people in group, and they made the most out of the percussionist who jammed so hard 1 back who couldn't see. Additionally, I thought he might explode. The group can't tell the whole story, but for those of While their harmony wasn't quite as refined as the moved on from "Love Shack" into a re- you who missed the "Sister's Boss's ally nice variety of songs that gave ev- Internet Lover's Hamster's Former Trinitones, the personal talent that [After Dark] eryone in the group a chance to Owner Story," you should have been displayed was unequaled. participate, such as "To Be With You" there. (with a killer male quartet bit in the cho- So after two great, energetic perfor- rus), "Faith" (which showed off the in- mances, I was expecting something re- their five songs with some good solos and When the concert finally reached its credible talents of the group conductor, ally good from the home team, the lighthearted attitudes. end, the men of After Dark filed down Sara Caswell), and the hilarious "1 Write Accidentals. I wound up disappointed. As far as song choice goes, their tunes the center row while everyone congratu- the Songs the Whole World Sings" with The "Good 01' A Cappella" opening weren't the pop hits of After Dark's rep- lated them with cheers and hearty pats a Guns n1 Roses interlude. made them seem, to me, like a barber- ertoire, but they were all catchy pieces on the back. So, next time you hear that The percussionist could actually do a shop quartet with six too many mem- the crowd could get into. It might have After Dark is making an appearance be lot more than put out a beat, which he bers. I couldn't find any percussion been nice to have seen a little more vol- sure to go, and don't forget to get there proved in his solo for "Footloose" which except for some finger snapping. Their ume from the soloists, as it was some- early because the news is out that both absolutely pulsed with energy. And the music came as a bit of a letdown after times difficult to hear them over the rest the Trinitones and After Dark are hot cherry on top: a finale of "The Time all the amazingstuff from'Williams and of the group, but 1 don't think 1 heard stuff. •'•: •..: Warp" in which they all did that jump Stanford. to the left and a step to the ri-i-i-i-ight. The "Ain't No Sunshine" number Everyone really had an upbeat attitude came across as funerary. However, one as well as excellent tonal quality and very enthusiastic Justin Ball '01 fan Miramax Home harmony. didn't let that deter her from letting loose Next came the Stanford Mixed Com- with a string of irritating shrieks. I suf- pany, who did a lot of songs that I didn't fered through an axe murdering of Mar- Video Contest; actually know (maybe it's a California tin Page's "In the House of Stone and thing). Obviously this group puts in a lot Light," previously a personal favorite. WIN FREE VIDEOS, INCLUDING FROM DUSK TILL of hard work. I didn't hear one note out Lastly, "Since You Came Along," which DAWN2, THE WONDERFUL ICECREAM SUIT, FIRE- of place the entire time. Their harmony might have saved them from a complete LIGHT, AND THE WATERBOY was so on target that it sounded like a flop, if not for the flat key change. The single voice that could sing in four parts. final word: I might go see another a Mixed Company opened up with a cappella concert, but not one with the smashing rendition of "Like A Prayer" Accidentals. FROM DUSK TILL DAWN 2: TEXAS BLOOD MONEY; What film did Producer Robert the Dissemblers Rodriguez recently direct? (release date 3/16/99)

THE WONDERFUL ICE CREAM SUIT: Two of the film's stars, Edward James Olmos and Esai Morales, headlined films commemorating great musical talents. Name the films. b'JtN .TU!

THE WATERBOY: FIRELIGHT: In the film, Adam Sandler's mother, Firelight's female lead, Sophie portrayed by Oscar-winning actress Marceau, starred in what Oscar- Kathy Bates, is (a) overprotective, winning epic adventure? (b) too permissive, or (c) indifferent. (release date 3/23/99) KA..E.J.,:.. (release date 3/16/99) The cast of the Studio 19 play The Dissemblers. Back Row: Dave Rothman '02, Kevin Pemoulie 'Ot, Grace Keller '01, Brooke Evans '02, Peter Goldwyn '01. Front Row: Justin Ball'01 and Carole McKeown'00. Written by Noelle CONGRATULATIONS TO LAST MONTH'S WINNERS!!! Nicholson '00 and directed by Ball, the play centers on a woman who discovers that her fiance is engaged to another person. The Dissemblers was performed in Seabury 19 on Thursday, March 18. It marked a highly Send all answers to The Tripod Box 702582. One entry per student. promising directorial debut by Ball as well as an excellent cast, especially Must be a Trinity student to participate. Tripod staff not eligible. Evans in the lead role. MARCH 23,1999— THE TRINITY TRIPOD ARTS PAGE 15 Donald Byrd/The Group Performs at Goodwin

By MICHAEL BURKE \J Arts Writer The editors of this section gleefully admit to having a Joseph Fiennes bias. Last Saturday evening Donald Byrd/ So once again we find ourselves rec- The Group performed at the Goodwin ommending Shekhar Kapur's Eliza- Theater in the Austin Arts Center. Byrd beth, which will be playing at is an acclaimed choreographer whose Cinestudio from Thursday, March 25 work with his company has received na- thru Saturday, March 27. Come to see tional recognition. He is an acclaimed Fiennes opposite the amazing Cate choreographer known for creating work Blanchett. that deals with such themes as isola tion, community, culture, and gender. On Monday, April 5 (the day we re- The first piece presented last Saturday Life Situations: Daydreams on Giselle turn from break), Douglas B.Johnson was based on the second act of the quint- will be premiering his new composi- essential Romantic Ballet, Giselle. Byrd's tion for string quartet, II terzodecimo version of this ballet followed a similar canto. The piece will be performed by plot line to that of the original. However, the New England String Ensemble Byrd replaced the light movements of Quartet. The show begins at 8 PM at some of the female characters in the KAT1E BRYANT HamlinHall. original ballet with strong, angular, and Donald Byrd onstage at Goodwin direct ones. Thus, Byrd's aesthetic cre- Theater during his Borders piece. ated a very different portrayal of these Looking for some culture before women and it was quite clear that he was you leave for Spring Break? Swing by cess to the Trinity Community and making a statement against the ideali- Austin Arts Center's Goodwin The- people from the greater Hartford area. zation of women that the first ballet en- During the week, people of all different ater for Flying Home, an innovative forced. dance piece that explores the nature nationalities attended these rehearsals of racism and racial identity. The Technically, this piece was incredible. and were given the opportunity to ex- event will feature three Hartford per- The dancers were highly skilled and pos- press their feelings and perspectives on formance troupes, The Judy Dworin sessed almost demonic personas. The the issues at hand. Performance Ensemble, Sankofa choreography was varied, precise, and A performance piece that utilized text, Kuumba Cultural Arts Consortium, extremely well executed by the perform- movement, media, and music was the and Women of the Cross. ers. Everything from their facial expres- result of the rehearsals and dialogues sions to their synchronized movements from the previous week. The piece If you haven't been to the helped create the bizarre world of the opened with a single door on the stage Wadsworth Atheneum lately, you piece. complete with an American flag and six might want to stop by to check out Byrd also beautifully commented on dead bolt locks. Slowly, the dancers hesi- their latest exhibition, Bonnets to Be- the use on that gestural languages that tantly emerged from both sides of the rets: 20th-century Hats. The collec- were often used in Romantic Ballet. For stage with suitcases in hand. They tion encompasses everything from the instance, the characters indicate emo- stopped and contemplated whether or "Merry Widows" worn by Edwardian tions and events in the plot to the audi- not to go forward and cross the border ..women to Jackie Kennedy's famous ftyj6fe,by-using an extensive gestural into America,:This opening of the piece , if1 language. This language of gestures can was powerful and provided a sense of seem bizarre to a contemporary audi- how the United States must look to out- ence and Byrd seemed to recognize this. siders. Inhis version, he utilized an expression- In this piece the performers played Experience Two Hours Of -istic gestural language that was erratic various roles and explored the immi- and explosive almost to the point of be- grant experience. They did this through ing ridiculous. telling autobiographical stories and by Chaos in The Corruptor The second piece presented, Borders, confrontingscenarios that exemplify the was a work in progress that was the cul- difficulties caused by crossing borders. ficer who is the senior staff member of minationof a week-long rehearsal pro- BY DEVIN PHARR Due to the fact that the piece was a work the Asian Gang Unit. Under his direct cess. Borders dealt with the controversial Features Editor in progress, it is difficult to critique it. command are two otherstreetwise Asian issue of immigration to the United The South African traditional dances officers and Marky Mark as the rookie States. In conceiving this piece Byrd and that were performed were extremely The Corruptor; it's got a Chinese ac- cop. Chow-Yun Fat is fine, a little psycho, the Group were dealing with questions well executed and the performers were tion star and a former Calvin Klein un- but fine. such as: Why do people come to the U.S.? highly committed to the performance. derwear model: let's do it. I'll start by The problem centered around What causes them to leave their home- Yet, the issue of immigration seemed to-: telling you this is a movie which would Wahlberg's character in the movie. Now lands? What sorts of prejudice do immi- be oversimplified and somewhat cliched., be average if not for a.few things it does some of the more observant Wahlberg grants face after they cross borders? How However, one can assume that as the pro-; pretty well, namely sound, shooting, and historians may have noticed that Marky do they perceive the culture of the cess continues the complexities of the its portrayal of organized crime. Mark is white. As a police officer, racial United States? And What is lost in this issues will continue to be explored and This movie is essentially what mati- credibility is important in getting infor- journey? Byrd opened his rehearsal pro- realized in the performance. nee pricing was made for. Unless you mation, gaining cooperation from the have a home theatre in your dorm room, public, and not sticking out like Dennis it's best to see it in the theatre due to the Rodman at the international sympo- superior sound quality there. Rather sium for good taste. They actively recruit than the questionable burping crack of minorities for this reason. Yet it doesn't firearms in most movies, the noise in this always work out this way, and cops of one is realistic enough to make you jump differing racesare often left todo the best at the volume of a discharged nine-mil- jobs they can. limeter pistol. The latter instance is the ostensible However, the cinematography lacked explanation for Marky's presence in this ' Dr.ACate Blanchett: the sophistication of the sound effects. unit. Of course the real reason for his be- Good Gone With The Wind was it ever ing there is revealed later on in the movie, not that this really matters since Mr. .'Actual WinnerRobeftpBenigni annoying to watch some of this. The en- K : ; tire premise behind the film came across Good Vibrations essentially drops that Be th Gilligan J^jdiption: Savifig* ; ^G^JfeG^ ^^ G as an attempt to create suspense. I don't entire plot twist and decides to be a good know why this is, but I suspect that the partner to Yun-Fat instead. director, James Foley, went to the Wes As far as personal relationships are Craven School of Crappy Camera Work. concerned, the movie does not delve be- You focus in on something and sure, not yond Wahlberg's rather ambiguous rela- being able to see anything else is going tionship with his father, who jumps in to get you a little tense. Especially if and out of the plot like a caffeina ted porn you're trying to watch the filming of a star. However, it's the criminal element ; porno movie through a dirty window of this movie that puts the plot over the | ;::¥iJJECG;Ste^ (that's not me, it's in the movie). After a edge. It seems as though the screenwriter 'lj3"»G:^^Steyeft^ couple of close-ups, it got absurd. Sitting was attempting to make The Corruptor in the theatre with a twenty-foot tall a more credible film by making its plot image of Marky Mark on the screen for a impenetrable. I didn't ask my hot date full minute or so can easily get really what she thought, but by the end of the boring. movie I was enjoying how, as every bad The plot had a few holes in it too. In guy soaked up the bullets, he took an- the film, Chow Yun-Fat plays a police of- . other plot element with him. PAGE 16 ARTS THE TRINITY TRIPOD — MARCH 23,1999 Francis Bacon Paintings On Display At Yale glass, or a deeper philosophy? tive one. The "accidents" which he al- i BY BRIAN PRICE When I first saw a retrospective on his lows free reign evolve Bacon's expression, Arts Writer works in London over a year ago, I found his conception of the object and its por- myself playing games: trying to discern trayal. The Violence of Paint: The Works of what body parts were what, exactly What is portrayed through accidents, FrancisBacon is currently on display at what was happening to the faces, what and the degree to which the subject is Yale's Center For British Arc. Bacon's acts those depicted were involved in, portrayed successfully, is what acts vio- thoughts on the nature of violence natu- whether to believe the Freudian analy- lently on the viewer. For Bacon, intrin- rally gravitate to its physical aspect ses of his works. The London exhibit fo- sic qualities in the paint itself lead to the bodily harm, wounds, etc. One can con- cused on Bacon's works of people, in one experience of violence in the work. Ac- strue Bacon's works as centering on these shape or another. The Yale exhibit dis- cordingly, can one analyze the differ- type of act. My take on the gallery pre- played some of the same works, but also ence, in fact, between paint which sentation relies on the types of violence focused on lesser known materials. The conveys directly and paint which con- discussed by Bacon himself in inter- Van Gogh imitations were represented, veys through illustration? This is a very, views and conversations, in the hope of works focusing on dogs and baboons and very difficult problem to put into words. understanding the singular nature of his small landscapes, as well as the trip- It is something to do with instinct. It's a work better. tychs, diptychs and figures, which I ex- close and difficult thing to know why This is an odd opportunity, consider- pected. some paint comes across directly onto ing that it is the creator of the works cap- All maintained Bacon's distinct char- the nervous system and other paint tells tured in discourse on his own art. But the acteristics, rationalizing the subject yet you the story in a long diatribe through commentary provided by Bacon does not attempting to create an exact replica. the brain. not clear up all of the questions which I Instead, "accidents" are utilized in his Even as the accidents are considered, have relating to his work. His personal paintings, and these add to their repre- Bacon stressed that his works were "to- METALAB.UNC.EDU/WM/PA1NT/ ANTH/BACON opinions on the qualities of paint are of- sentative qualities. The works are char- tally real, and in the case of a portrait, One of Francis Bacon's more famous ten quite confusing. acterized by Bacon's accidents mounting totally recognizable as a person." Such a works, Painting (1946). Bacon's work attempts to capture feel- on top of accidents, leading to changes precision is attempted even if the render- ing is not in a traditionally understand- painting? able manner, brought about by accidents Did the paint itself manage a direct, What is portrayed through accidents, and the degree and atypical methods. violent action on my nervous system? to which the subject is portrayed successfully, is what Bacon himself is not averse to depic- Not that 1 noticed. The paint is now old; acts violently on the viewer. tions of violence, as he clearly states dur- large dollops that had been applied to the ing his interview. If one wants to think canvas are now completing their cycle, of violence in a traditional sense, Bacon, their oil diffusing into the surrounding ing and emotion through depicting an in form, and in his opinion a capture of in several works on display can be con- areas, a slow motion paper-towel com- "organic form that relates to the human the subject's true nature. Painting sidered in this manner also. One can ar- mercial. His techniques are no longer so image but is quite a distortion of it." through accidents and suggestions sub- gue that the distortions of human form revolutionary; he only worked from pic- What one encounters, viewing the works sequently incorporates the viewer into are a violence to the senses of the viewer, tures; he did not use small brushes; he is just that. The early works begin as dis- the work. They stand, as Bacon said, as a forced detachment of the gaze through used his hands, splatters, and airbrushes tortions on forms, hardly recognizable. A "an attempt to bring the figurative thing a lack of comprehension, a lack of tradi- at times. later era produced the works most com- up onto the nervous system more vio- tional representation. Bacon did not only work from com- monly associated with Bacon: distorted lently and poignantly." The "figurative So, in my weekend of Francis Bacon, missioned photographs either, but incor- male and female nudes,surprisingly al- thing" desired by Bacon, is not a concrete was I enlightened as to the nature of his porated already famous works into his tered faces, popes captured in mid- aspect of the work, per se. Instead, his works? I have no idea. Concerning what art, from Van Gogh to Eisenstein to the scream. So, was this inspired by Bacon "ambiguous precision" does not create so I attribute to his works, and what other visage of Pope Pius X, Like Love is the viewing the world through his wine much of an illustrative work as an emo- people bring to the discourse, what can Devil, he adhered to themes throughout one say? At Yale, there was a video of his oeuvre. Common elements abound, interviews playing as one walked from geometric shapes backing the sub- through the exhibit; there were books on jects, to light switches, to doorways. His Trinity College his works out for perusing. distortions of figure are methodical. His There was also the interpretation of works were intensely personal; unfortu- Department of English John Maybury's Love is the Devil (1998) nately the Yale exhibit lacked his trip- to take into account. The movie at least tych depicting George Dyer's death. All Prizes allowed me a look into Bacon's life, his paintings were covered in very reflective interactions with friends and lover glass, in my opinion incorporating the SHORT STORIES George Dyer. And what is one to think viewer and the concept of gaze, an ex- The Trinity Alumnus Prizes in Fiction: $250, $175, and $100 for short stories of on simply viewing his works, without position of voyeurism. He provoked any length. One submission per student. any prior knowledge of his intentions in thought. POEMS John Curtis Underwood Memorial Prizes in Poetry: $200, $125, and $75. Up to four pages of poetry from each student. THE ACADEMY OF AMERICAN POETS PRIZE Savage Garden CD Shows A $100 award for one poem and possible publication in a nationally-distributed journal. One submission per student. PLAYS Australian Europop Savvy The Frank W. Whitlock Prizes in Drama: $200, $150, and $100 for one-act play den is great party music, whether you're scripts. One submission from each student. BY MICHAEL ZIMMERMAN in the midst of Gomorrah-like Party ESSAYS Arts Writer The Alumni Prizes in English Composition: $250 and $150 for expository Barn orgies or whether the only party writing. Papers originally written for college courses will be accepted if conscien- going on is the one inside your head. tiously revised and retyped. All right. You've been clubbing. You've What exactly sets Savage Garden flipped through one of their videos on apart from all the rest of this crap? Well, DEADLINE FOR ALL SUBMISSIONS MTV. You still feel that it's really noth- it's the sound. Though from Australia, (EXCEPT FOR SPEECH CONTEST) ing special, and that if you hum the Darren Hayes and Daniel Jones, the mas- Wednesday, April 7, 1999 at 4:00 p.m. All submissions should be typed. Deliver Backstreet Boys' As Long as You Love Me terminds behind Savage Garden, have manuscripts to Jane Decatur in the English Department. DO NOT PUT YOUR to their Truly, Madly, Deeply, then you captured the Europop spirit and si- NAME ON YOUR WORK. PLEASE INCLUDE A SEPARATE COVER SHEET will get an eerily similar rhythm. Yet, if phoned its high-octane essence into a WITH YOUR NAME AND BOX NUMBER TO ENSURE ANONYMITY. Include you think these things, then you have not package of songs wrapped in a large, self-addressed envelope for return. Winners will be announced at the Honors sampled the debut album from Savage Hieronymous Bosch's "Garden of Day ceremony, Friday, May 7, 1999, at 3:30p.m. in the College Chapel. Garden in its entirety. From its begin- Earthly Delights" which, like nings with the eerily alien harmonies of Hieronymous' garden, is colorful and SPEECHES To the Moon and Back, to the easygoing, filled with delights. The F,A. Brown Prize in Public Speaking will be co-sponsored by the Alpha Chapter melancholy pace of Santa Monica, this Their sixth song, Carry on Dancing, of the Social Science Honor Society: $450, $350, and $200. album is one you'll keep playing the exemplifies the kind of "never stop whole way through. grooving" spirit one only previously felt -Each speech will be an original persuasive speech of 5-8 minutes long on some Now, don't get me wrong. All in all, I'm with Gloria Estefan's Rhythm is Gonna contemporary issue selected by the student speakers. more of a classic rock fan than anything Getcha. Their eighth song, Brake Me -Speakers wishing to enter this contest must sign up with Margaret Grasso in the else. R & B is just too flooded- there are Shake Me, vents the angst-filled rage of English Department by Friday, April 16. (Expected number of participants: 15-20.) too many artists out there. Backstreet Alanis Morrisette accompanied by a -All contestants will deliver their speeches between 7:00-9:00 p.m. on Monday, Boys, Blackstreet, N'Sync, Out of Sync, disco beat. You can find traces of Tracy April 19, at Rittenberg Lounge, Mather Hall. The Kitchen Sink. At this point, who re- Chapman and INXS in A Thousand -On April 22, the three finalists in the F. A. Brown Speaking Contest will deliver ally cares? The challenge, however, lies Words. their speeches following the initiation of hew members into the Social Science in recognizing quality in the midst of all Unlike most Europop artists, who Honor Society. 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Dr. Armageddon: Words To Live By LECTURES PERFORMAN Sexual Politics Talk Flying Home On Wednesday, March 24 at 7:30 PM, Lisa Duggan On March 25-27 at 8:00 PM, the Austin Arts Center What happened to Around Trinity? will give a lecture in Rittenberg Lounge. The lecture, presents Flying Home. In a provocative and inspiring Numerous People, All Classes which is sponsored by the Commi ttee for Lesbian and exploration of racial identity and racism, the Judy It's still hungover from the disco on Sat- Gay Studies, isentitled "The Incredible Shrinking Pub- Dworin Performance Ensemble, Sankofa Kuumba Cul- urday. And what a party it was. This is lic: Sexual Politics and the Decline of Democracy." tural Arts Consortium and Women of the Cross join to- Duggan is a Professor of American Studies at New York gether in an evening of theater, modern dance, African when I lose all faith in the Trinity commu- University and has written on queer politics, feminism diaspora dance and drumming, and an a capella gos- nity. When I see "two thousand people in a and American culture. pel. Flying Home is directed by Judy Dworin, Christine roaring, seething mass," all with one single Dixon-Smith and Leslie Bird. goal in mind: hook up. Taliban's War on Women The performances will take place in the Goodwin Theater of Austin Arts Center. Tickets are $10 for gen- ...At 5:00 PM on Thursday, March 25 in Wean Terrace I walked home, unlike most of you, alone eral admission, $5 for discounts, and free with a valid from the party barn on Saturday night. And Room B, Holly Atkinson and Zohreh Rasekh of the Phy- Trinity ID. sicians for Human Rights Organization will give a lec- on my walk home, I passed a threesome: ture entitled "The Taliban War on Women: The Health two girls and one guy. As I passed that and Human Rights Crisis in Afghanistan." Swan Lake group, I turned to look at the guy. He On Thursday, March 25 at 8:00 PM at the University looked back, straight into my eyes, and said High Octane of Connecticut's Jorgensen Auditorium, Tchaikovsky's beloved classic, Swan Lake, will be presented in all its "You want a girl to go home with?" offering On Monday, April 5 at 4:00 PM, Dr. Joe Jeffreys of lush beauty by the internationally acclaimed Russian the girl on his right arm. I just shook my Stony Brook University will give a lecture entitled National Ballet. In their first tour of North America, "High Octane: the Life and Times of Drag Theater the Russian National Ballet retells with grace and pas- head and continued walking, while they Queen Ethyl Eichelberger." The lecture will take place discussed why I was or wasn't an appro- sion the timeless tale of Prince Siegfried and the beau- in the Reese Room of the Smith House and will be fol- tiful swan maiden Odette. This story of evil spells, priate date for the offered girl. The hypoc- lowed by a reception and discussion. Dr. Jeffreys will transformations, and endless love provides enrichment risy of the simultaneous sexual recklessness explore the life of drag queen Ethyl Eichelberger, who not only for the soul, but also delight for the senses. and underlying tension between the gen- had such a notable impact on experimental theater. Tickets are $13-$23, with discounts available. For more Through an examination of Eichelberger's life of per- ders is what makes the Trinity scene so information, call the Jorgensen Box office at (860) 486- formance, Jeffreys examines questions and controver- 4226. appallingly disturbing for me. Where do sies over theater, gender, sexuality, and biography. they stop? For all of you who walked away satiated, Migrations Series Panel II terzodecitno canto congratulations. Just realize that you are On Tuesday, April 6 at 7:00 PM, the Migrations, On Monday April 5 at 8:00 PM in Hamlin Hall, the Diasporic Communities, and Transitional Identities se- Faculty Showcase Recital premieres Professor of Music not part of the problem, you are the prob- ries will present a panel with Janet Bauer, Michael Douglas B.Johnson's new composition for string quar- lem. It is with distress that I look towards Niemann, and Gary Reger as the faculty participants. tet, II terzodecitno canto. Performed by the New En- my next year at this school, my friends and The panel discussion will take place in the Rittenberg gland String Ensemble Quartet, the piece was inspired enemies engaged in perpetual hook up Lounge in Mather. by the sonic imagery of the thirteenth canto of the In- games; games inspired by the hundreds of ferno from Dante's Divine Comedy. Tickets are $10 for Women and Technology general admission, $6 for discounts, and free with a people riding each other at the meat mar- valid Trinity ID. ket we call the party barn. That said, Dr. A On Wednesday, April 7 at 12:30PM, Bonnie Riedinger and Ann Marie Krupski of the academic computing found the dance platforms to be pretty cool. center will give a lecture entitled "Women and Tech- Calling Forth the Genie nology" in th eWomen's Center. The lecture is part of On Wednesday April 7 at 7:30 PM, the Studio 47 Per- You were wrong on every Oscar prediction the Lunch Series sponsored by the Women's Center. formance series will present Calling Forth the Genie. Bring your own lunch; dessert and beverages will be Boston-based dancers Arawana Hayashi and Olivier but best director. provided. Besson draw upon their mutual half Japanese, half Eu- Picky Priscilla, '02 ropean heritage while calling upon ancestral spirits to That's not a question. the accompaniment of world music. The performance Italian Towns will take place in Studio 47, on the third floor of Seabury On Monday, April 12 at 4:15 PM, Mia Fuller will give Hall. Admission is free. What happened to the video game reviews? a lecture entitled "Targeted Subjects: Planned Towns in Italy's Colonies in the 1930s." The lecture will take place Albino Andy, '01 in McCook Auditorium. Dr. A does not condone social abstinence as a solution to Trinity's social problems.

So what is the deal with the "hot dog" dealer? Numerous People, All Classes It seems that he has always been sur- rounded by a veil of mystery. In an effort to shed some light on the subject we asked the opinions of some Trinity students. Victor Gonzalez '01 "He seems like a cool CINESTUDIO guy."',, : • „ •: • ,.-:. .-.-•• Piso Majado '99 "I know him as the hot STOREFRONT HITCHCOCK (PG-13) Fri, Mar 26 10:05 PM dog guy. He likes to sell hot dogs. I don't Sat, Mar 27 9:35 PM wanna get the guy in trouble." (1998) Director: Jonathan Demme. Music by Robyn Hitchcock. With: Robyn Hitchcock, Deni Bonet, Tim Keegan. Take British cult folk-rocker Robyn Hitchcock and let him sing 15 of his best songs, accompanied simply by two gui- Anonymous female, '02 "I've never had tars and a violin. Set the performance in an East Village storefront that has floor-to-ceiling windows, letting all of [one of his] hot dogs." New York City pass by (and look in). You might have to wait a few thousand light years to find such a brilliant musical Harmony Hansen '01 "Well...Freshman concept on MTV, but it comes naturally to Jonathan Demme, who also made the excellent concert film Stop Making year I loved him! He shows up when ev- Sense, with the Talking Heads. Almost as great as the music are Hitchcock's surreal commentaries, hitting on every- eryone is drunk and hungry, supplies food thing from the disappearance of the Isle of Wight to a futuristic world ruled by computers. 81 min. and makes a lot of money. Then I heard MY NAME IS JOE (R) Sun, Mar 28 that he dealt drugs, after that the charm 2:30 PM, 7:30 PM wore off and now I think he is just a sleazy Mon & Tue, 7:30 PM opportunist" Mar 29 & 30 Anonymous male, '01 "I asked him if he (Britain, 1999) Directed by Ken Loach. Screenplay by Paul Laverty. Cast: Peter Mullan, Louise Goodall, Davie McKay, Anne-Marie Kennedy. Still radical, after all these years: Ken Loach, one of the original British directors who trashed sold. He does. Hot Dogs, Marijuana, Acid, Thatcherism in the 80s, has come up with a new film that shows all is not yet well in the far reaches of the United Condoms, Mushrooms, LSD, but not on this Kingdom. In fact, for a recovering alcoholic who is trying to reinvent his life, Glasgow is a minefield of heroin, violence campus." and unemployment. Peter Mullan's fierce performance of optimism-under-fire won him Best Actor honors at the most recent Cannes Film Festival. (If you were put off by the tricky accents of hard scrabble Scotland, don't worry - My Dr. Armageddon controls the creative Name isjoe provides all of us non-natives with subtitles.) 105 min. content of this column. And you don't HILARY AND JACKIE (R) Wed,Thu&Fri, 7:30 PM Mar31,Aprl&2 Dr. Armageddon answers the questions of the Trinity community weekly. If y du Sat, Apr 3 2:30 PM, 7:00 PM (Britain, 1998) Directed by Anand Tucker. Screenplay: Frank Cottrell Boyce, based on the book by Hilary & Piers du have a question for Dr. Armageddon; drbp Pre. Cast: Emily Watson, Rachel Griffiths, David Morrissey. In staid England of the 1950s, two young sisters are pushed a line to [email protected], drop a by their parents into being musical prodigies. As adults, Jacqueline du Pre is a world class cellist and her sister Hilary file to "General Resources/Docex/ is happily married, but their childhood rivalries and conflicted love continue to haunt their lives. A brilliantly acted Tripod", or send aletter to campus mailbox true story, thathas won Academy Award nominations for both Emily Watson (Breakingthe Waves)and Rachel Griffiths (Muriel's Wedding). The high point of the excellent soundtrack is the notoriously difficult but transcendent cello #702582. Be sure to mark the document concerto by Elgar. "plays out the ambivalent ballad of sisterhood like few movies have managed" Michael Atkinson "Attention: Dr. Armageddon", and let us Village Voice 121 min. turn around your sorry lives! Compiled by Christine McCarthy McMorris MARCH 23,1999 — THE TRINITY TRIPOD ANNOUNCEMENTS PAGE 19

/ AUBEV. Puerto Rican Santos Frost Fete Tuesday, March 23 Past and Present: Santos from Puerto Rico, a histori- On Thursday, March 25 at 2:00 PM in the Watkinson 7:00 PM Alumni Panel: Sports cal, cultural and artistic showcase of a unique Puerto Library, there will be a celebration of the 125th anni- Alumni Lounge Rican carving tradition is on display at the University versary of Robert Frost's birth. Current and former of Connecticut's William Benton Museum of Art. The Trinity faculty will reminisce about Frost's 1962 visit Wednesday, March 24 exhibit runs through April 25, but witt be closed April to the college. Members of the public are invited to read 12:00 PM History Luncheon 3 and 4. The museum is open Tuesday-Friday 10:00 AM- their favorite Frost poem. The Watkinson staff asks Alumni Lounge 4:30 PM, Saturday and Sunday 1:00-4:30 PM. For more those intending to read to let them know in advance information, call (860) 486-4520. by calling Jeff Kaimowitz at x2266 or Sandy Schmidt 9:00 PM Open Mike Night at x2267. Simple refreshments will be served. Underground Coffee Robert Frost Collection House An exhibit of photographs, correspondence, and Readings at Gallows Hill other rare items from the Watkinson Library's Robert On Thursday, March 25 at 5:30 PM in the Gallows Hill 9:30 PM Cold Fusion Frost Collection will be on display in the Watkinson Bookstore, Jan Freedman, author of Hyena, and Carol The Bistro through Friday, March 26. The Library is open Mon- Potter, author of Upside Down in the Dark, will read day through Saturday, from 9:30 AM-430 PM. from their works. 1GO0PM Movie Night "The Hunt for Red Octo ber" Color Passages The Cave On April 7, Color Passages, an exhibit by two Con- Bookstore Committee Open Forum necticut artists opens in The Bushnell's Promenade The Bookstore Committee invites all students to meet Gallery. The exhibit features prints, drawings and with them on Friday, March 26 at 3:00 PM in the Wash- Thursday, March 25 paintings by Inga-Britta Mills and Lula Mae Blocton ington Room to discuss their pleasures, concerns, and 6:00 PM Ballroom Dance lessons which examine the interaction of color and the visual comments about the campus book stores. The Washington Room process. Intriguing images of color overlap, retreat and advance - making complex and powerful patterns that Donate Food 930 PM Pete Shelps Band easily pass from the surface of the artwork to the The Refugee Center in Hartford, which is run by The Bistro viewer's eye and mind. The Promenade Gallery is open Catholic Charities, is accepting donations of non-per- Alt. Bev. ID required during all mainstage events at the Bushnell, and by ap- ishable foods. Canned goods (no beans or cranberry Stepping Out on the pointment. For more information, call (860) 987-6041. sauce, please), $1 cash donations, and staples such as Town - "Americana" at flour, sugar, and cooking oil are welcomed. Donations The Bushnell will be collected outside Mather Dining Hall during call ext 2050 for more dinner hours. Formoreinformation.callKristenat ext information 2831 or Becky at ext 3523. 8:00 PM "Long Day's Journey Chapel Happenings Summer Internship Opportunity Into Night" at the The Strawbery Banke Museum in Portsmouth NH is Hartford Stage offering a unique internship opportunity to a Trinity tickets $10 in SLRC Wednesday, March 24 undergraduate who is interested in historic preserva- 12:00 PM Roman Catholic Mass tion, archeology, museum management, or early Ameri- Saturday, April 10 Crypt Chapel • can history. The internship will focus on projects of Trinity College Concert mutual interest to the intern and the museum. A sti- 8:00 PM Choir pend of $1500 will be provided by Trinity College for Thursday, March 25 Goodwin Theater, AAC 6:30 PM Zen Meditation the 8-10 week internship. Housing is available for a .„•...,. .:. Crypt Chapel nominal fee. Please contact the Internship Office, Cook C202, ext 2382, for more information. Applications Tuesday, April 13 must be submitted by Wednesday, April 7. 5:30 PM Karen Swenson reading Sunday, March 28 Faculty Club, 5.00 PM Roman Catholic Mass HamlinHall ; .. 7:00PM „ ^^^JL 4/f'<

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BY MATT PURUSHOTHAM NESCAC player batted 284, leading the recent success is due to the efforts of consecutive road games after only one Sports Writer team with 17 RBI. Head Coach Fran Vandemeer. This game at home. Tarbell led the team with 26 hits. She marks her third year as the Bantams The Bantam's first game of the season is known for her speed on the basepaths coach. Formerly she was the coach of St. is on March 23rd at 4:15, away against The Trinity Softball team, with a and is always a base-stealing threat. Joseph's softball team. Her coaching Smith College. Their first home game is record of 19-12, reached the ECAC Divi- Clarke is one of the defensive leaders of style is described as "intense," and she is on March 25th at 4:00 against Coast sion III North Tournament for the first the team. At first base, she anchors a de- packing the Bantam's schedule with Guard. This is their last home game un- time last season. Their tournament run fense made up of three returning play- games. Part of the reason for this is that til April 5th. With a mixture of youth, ended with a loss to Williams, whom ers. there are a minimum number of games experience, talent, and great coaching, they had swept during the regular sea- The tandem of Stanton and Mase are a team must play to qualify for the ECAC the Bantams have a great chance to re- son. "It's tough to beat a team three times a dangerous offensive force. Stanton, an tournament. As a result, the Bantams peat and hopefully surpass their perfor- at home," said Co-Captain Meredith All-NESCAC third baseman, leads the have a challenging schedule, playing 12 mance from last year. Tarbell '99. Tarbell, along with Co-Cap- team with a .353 batting average. Mase tain Emily Clarke '99 and pitcher Beth is the team's second leading hitter and Mooradian '00, hope to lead the Bantams has a great range at shortstop. Both ath- The Trinity Softball team, with a record of 19-12, reached the ECAC Division HI North Tournament for the first time last season. Their tournament run ended with a loss to Williams charging back into the Tourney this letes have the ability to hit for power (a spring. combined 14 doubles, one triple and one The team lost 5 starting players since home run last spring) and average. last season, but has filled those slots Thus far the team has had only two nicely with young talent. The team will scrimmages, one against Western Con- rely on it's new members, along with the necticut State and the other against 6 returning letter winners: Tarbell, NESCAC rival Amherst. Though they Clarke, Mooradian, Nicole Law '00, did not keep actual score, Tarbell felt that Brianna Stanton'Ol.andTricia Mase'01, "we either won or came close to winning to produce a successful season. both." She added, "In the first scrimmage, Mooradian, one of the top pitchers in we played better defensively than at the New England, is alsoone of the Bantam's plate. However, in the second scrimmage best hitters. Last season she posted great we started strong and hit the ball better." numbers both on the mound and at the The outlook seems to be positive as the plate. She hurled her way to an 11-4 team is improving with every game thus record in 103 innings with a 0.82 ERA far. and 58 strikeouts. The two-time All- Much of the, credit for the Bantam's Softball will be taking things in stride this season. KATIE BRYANT Track and Field Now Appears Ready To Run A Nu m her of Ta len ted A th letes Head- line This Year's Squad 200 meter races, while Farnham will fo- continuedfrom page twenty-four cus more specifically on the hurdles. gether, this group of men should im- Trinity will be led by a number of prove their individual and team record mid-distance runners. The leader of this from last year. group is Nicole Hanley '99, an Ail- The women's team is coming off of a American in the 1500 meters. Hanley solid indoor season and should prove to will direct most of her attention on this be even stronger during the spring. Beth race, but will also add depth in the 800. Doran '99 will lead the women in the The 800 will also feature Katelyn McNeil field events. Doran will compete in her '02 and Marisa Eddy '01. Both appear to specialty event, the hammer throw. be in top shape and should be repeated During the winter season, Doran com- scorers for the team. peted in the weight throw, where she The distance races will be left to made great advances. Carrying this suc- Yolanda Flamino '99, Thania Benios '99, cess over to the hammer will make Kara Barbalunga '00, and Caroline Leary Doran one of the top performers, not '02. Benios, an All-American cross coun- Advertising only for Trinity, but also in New England. try runner is aiming on qualifying for the Jen Villa '02 and Beth Landry '02 will ac- national meet in the 10K. Benios will be company Doran in the field events, but one of the top point earners for the team, -an insider's view their attention will be centered on the especially in the distance events. jumping events. Barbalunga and Leary both made tre- Villa competed solidly during the in- mendous improvements during the win- "art in business" the door season in the triple jump and ter track season. This success, added should continue to improve during the with some quality training the past few course* offered next spring. Landryasprinterandalongand weeks, should leave them with a great high jumper, will help bolster the team advantage. Flamino will dabble in the on Thursday score in the field events, an area in which mid- and long-distance races. the team had been previously weak, due The women's team has a great deal of March 25 at 7:30 PM to numbers, in past years. talent and more people in more events Another standout will be Amanda than in past years. They may have one Call 297-5232 Rival '01, whose main focus will be the of the best competitive seasons that the heptathlon. Rival won the indoor New track team has had in recent years. Both, i Hallden Hall, Room 123 England pentathlon and is focused on the men and women will be put to the I reclaiming this title for the heptathlon. test during their spring break training Rival will also help the team in the high trip where they will have their first meet I jump, long jump, and 200 meter race. Following this, on April 3rd, they will 1 ^Sponsored by the Dept. ofFineArts Mia Antonetti '00 and Sarah Farnham host over 20 teams at their home invita- 1 and the Career Services Department '02 are two other sprinters that will be tional, the Trinity Invitational, which I crucial to the Bantams success. should prove to be an exciting event, and Antonetti will compete in the 100 and a gateway to an exciting season. MARCH 23,1999 — THE TRINITY TRIPOD SPORTS PAGE 21 Spring Sports Preview Sticking It Tb The Rest Of The NESCAC Men's Lacrosse Heads into an Important and Promising Season Brantuk '00, Mike Engel '00, Ashton BY ROB MORSE Crosby '01 and Peter Gottlieb '01 will also Sports Writer be important contributors to this year's midfield unit. This year's power defense will be one of the best units that the team has ever had. There are few weaknesses, with each player capable of stepping up the "BaWs play of his teammates to a higher level. Captain Will Stengel '99, whose ferocious The Trinity Bantams Men's Lacrosse activity around the crease has held the team is extremely optimistic this year af- defense together for years, leads the unit. ter losing only four players from last Alongside Stengel will be Matt Gould '99, year's squad, while gaining a handful of Rob Kennedy '00, Damon Francis '00, talented freshmen. The Bantams had an and Bill Moyer '00, who have all been in- exciting season last year, including the strumental in making this portion of the spectacular upset against Colby, and fin- Bantam team so intimidating to oppo- ished with a 7-6 record. The team is even nents. more confident this year with all of the Finally, Matt Jerry '00 will occupy the attack and defensive players returning. last line of defense, the goalkeeper posi- The Bantam attack will definitely be tion. Jerry's play over the past two years one of.the team's most powerful forces has been crucial to the success of Head

The Trinity Bantams Men's Lacrosse team is extremely Winter practices have been intense for Men's KATIE BRYANT optimistic... losing only four players from last year's Lacrosse thus far in 1999. squad, while gaining a handful of talented freshmen.

this season. Every player is returning full Coach Mike Darr's team, and his out- of experience and confidence from a dy- standing save percentage is among the namic preseason. The squad has an im- best in New England. Clearly, the team pressive starting lineup, with Bobby goes as Jerry goes. Souers '00 planning to control the of- On Sunday, March 21, the Bantams fense with his superb athleticism. Souers played their season opener against the has led the team in scoring both of the Bates Bobcats at Springfield College. The lasLtwd seasons, and this year he will Bantams proved that their determina- have an even more experienced core of tion and hard work in the preseason had supporting players. The forces of Evan paid off, as they played well both offen- Levine '99 and Mark Tassie '01, who had sively and defensively. In the fourth k^&mti ' ' mMsmmmmmm scoring three goals to end the game with he attack even more. Alex' a 9-7 victory. When Stengel was asked Ullman '00 and Brian Andre '01 will also about the first Bantam victory of 1999, he vie for time this season. ••• ; replied "We just had to kick it into fifth A highly talented midfield returns to gear today." • • Trinity this spring, led by Alex Hazleton If their first game is any indication, '99, Alex Fleming '00, and John this should prove to be a strong year for Harrelson '00. These three provide an these Bantams. Under the leadership of intense amount of offensive firepower, Stengel and Darr, there appears to be no Precision passing is a strength that this Bantam KATIE BRYANT along with a tenacity on defense that is limit to their potential for success. squad will use to its advantage this year. an invaluable asset to this team. Joe Baseball Is Swinging For The Fences The Bantams Look to Improve on a Successful 1998

BY STARK TOWNEND many a ground ball to second baseman this fine team a year ago. He will look to tams travel to Wheaton. Their home Sports Editor Jack Richardson '01, who impressed advance this particular group of players schedule commences with a game many Trinity fans in his freshman cam- even farther this season, hoping to bring against Framingham the next day. The paign, batting .337 to go along with 21 another championship to a school fast and furious schedule will keep the Coming off a season which saw the RBIs. First baseman Brian Powel '00 will which has seen its share of post-season team busy for the remainder of the Trinity Baseball team post its most im- also play a major role in the infield work activity this athletic year. spring, and will test their emotional for- pressive mark in history, the squad now of the Bantams, and his offensive output The season of games in the northeast titude as well as their athletic prowess. faces an upcoming campaign that will is a key factor as well in the Bantam's begins on the 26th of March as the Ban- Come out and give them your support. put that 23-11 record and all the success team chemistry. Powel will also pitch for that came with it to the test. Head Coach this Trinity team, one that is rich with One Stop Shop - All repairs and maintenance on all Bill Decker's team is filled with both fire-ballers from the mound. young talent and veteran leadership; it Sophomore sensation Jarrett Bayliss, vehicles,.. cars, trucks, 4x4's, imports, & diesels, will be the combination of the two who threw Trinity's 10th ever no-hitter Your Satisfaction Guaranteedl which will be the difference in whether as a freshman, will headline the staff. His or not this team can keep up its winning 6-1 record and 2.59 ERA were tops on the ways. squad. Paul Gemelli '00 will also be a key Hillside Automotive Center Led by Co-captain Jim Klocek '00, hurler for the Bantams, coming off a who plays both outfield and pitches for strong 5-0 1998 campaign.. Brendan 54 Hillside Avenue Hartford, Ct 06106 the Bantams, Trinity will rely heavily on Moss '00 and Pat Sheehy '00 will be in- its young hurlers to keep them alive deep strumental as well in the Bantam's rota- Call (860)951-1083 into the NCAA Division III Tournament. tion. Last year was the Bantam's first trip to Perhaps the most important leader on Open Monday thru Friday 7:30 Am to 5:30 PM the post-season, and they are all in agree- this Bantam team is outfielder Kirk We provide rides to &from work, school, or home within 10 ment that this season will not be a suc- Chisholm '99, who is the only returning cessful one if they do not attain that starter for the outfield for 1999. Having mile radius. pinnacle of achievement again. Along led the team in hitting two years ago with with Klocek, the.Bantam's offense is an average of .412, Chisholm will look to Directions: sparked by the outstanding play of third improve on his school record of 8 Take College Terrace to Zion Street, baseman Jayson Barbarotta '00, whose homeruns, which he also achieved in .352 batting average last year was a key 1997. at light go straight on Catherine Street, factor in the 1998 Bantams having the Decker's lifetime Trinity record of 143- take first right onto Hillside Avenue, highest team average in school history 90 is an impressive one, and it was aug- Hillside Automotive is located 6 blocks down on the right. (.340). Barbarotta will be throwing mented a great deal with the success of PAGE 22 SPORTS THE TRINITY TRIPOD —MARCH 23,1999 NCAA Is Feelin' The Beat In OF St. Pete Once Again, The Field of 64 Does Not Fail to Entertain just seconds of advancing past chance at 15 minutes of fame. It BY STARK TOWNEND UConn into the Final Four? is the intense emotional forti- w Sports Editor Very few could have foreseen all tude of these young athletes that of this, and that is what has drives us to see something spe- Ahhh, The Madness made this particular edition of cial within ourselves. They help the NCAA tournament such a us to realize that those who ap- memorable one. pear insignificant can most cer- What makes this event so tainly make themselves appear special is that on any given quite the opposite. Sure, it's just night, any team can beat an- a game, but it is a game that il- other, regardless of program lustrates the intense desire to history or who looks stronger overachieve and to vanquish on paper. Tournament legends immense odds when the pros- such as UCLA and North Caro- pect of glory lies at the end of lina were packing their bags for the road. And so the stage is set. No home after their first games! Duke, Connecticut, Ohio more guessing. No more won- Everyone enters the field of 64 State, and Michigan State will dering if this year would be the oneforUConn. Nomoredebate. ...it was otherwise nearly impossible to The Final Four of men's college have predicted this thoroughly basketball is upon us, and the teams have finally been estab- entertaining and unanticipated set of lished. Convening in St. Peters- tournament match-ups. burg, Florida this coming weekend will be the favored with an equal chance at the na- battle it out this coming week- Duke Blue Devils, the Connecti- tional title, and although it is end, each with dreams of a na- UConn Coach Jim Calhoun WWW.ESPN.COM cut Huskies, the Ohio State rare to see an unknown team tional title ever closer each is in his first Final Four. Buckeyes, and the Michigan make it all the way to the final moment. They are the teams State Spartans. Perhaps you pre- game, it is the drama which that have the final opportunity dicted that these four teams these teams provide in the early to grasp immortality. They are would be the last ones left rounds that makes this tourna- not the only participants in this standing, but it was otherwise ment stand out from all others. year's tournament, however, that nearly impossible to have pre- I was watching television a will be remembered. The tears dicted this thoroughly enter- week ago, and a certain national that were shed by Gonzaga play- taining and unanticipated set of sports journalist made the com- ers after their emotional loss to tournament match-ups. ment on a sports forum pro- UConn will be forever ingrained Who could have foreseen gram that this tournament was on our hearts, as will the out- Creighton beating traditional already decided, that Duke was standing play of Miami of Ohio's power Louisville in the first going to win, and that the event Wally Szczerbiak, whose one- round? Who would have lacked in excitement as a result man-show dazzled basketball thought that Southwest Mis- of that fact. Clearly, he missed fans everywhere. We will re- souri State would beat national the point. While Duke may run member the little things, and we juggernauts Wisconsin and away with the title, that does will remember those events Tennessee en route to an even- not discount the intensity and which make us continue to re- tuai"date with Duke? Who the desire that is exhibited turn to this venue, where life- would have guessed that tiny when each of these hungry long dreams appear to come Ohio State celebrates its WWW.ESPN.COM Gonzaga from Spokane, Wash- teams steps onto the court for true, and few other sports events improbable trip to Florida. ington could have come within what might be their only can make people feel like that. CYPRESS ARMS RESTAURANT AND SPORTS BAR 136 Park Road, West Hartford, CT 236-5700

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THE FINAL FOUR DUKE, UCONN, OHIO STATE, AND MICHIGAN STATE WILL CONVENE IN ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA THIS COMING WEEKEND TO SEE ONCE AND FOR ALL WHO IS THE BEST TEAM IN COLLEGE BASKETBALL PERHAPS DUKE WILL WIN IT ALL, AS IS EXPECTED. BUT PERHAPS AN» OTHER UPSET IN THIS INCREDIBLE TOURNAMENT WILL YIELD A SUR~ PRISE VICTOR. WE'LL PRINT THE feefe, RESULTS OF THE TRIPOD POOL IN OUR NEXT EDITION.

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3/23 @ Smith 3/28 vs. Scranton 3/25 @ Coast Guard

Men's Lacrosse Outdoor Track and Field

3/24 vs. Western New England 3/20-29 @ San Diego Invitational Crew 3/27-28 @ San Diego Crew Classic VOL. XCVII NO. 18 PUBLISHED BY THE STUDENTS OF TRINITY COLLEGE SINCE 1904 MARCH 23,1999 Crew Breaks The Waves location of the first race of the weights reemerge as a force to BY BOB DEEGAN Let 'Er Rip Men's Varsity Lightweight and contend with on the New En- f Sports Writer Heavyweight Eight. gland rowing scene. The expe- The San Diego Crew Classic rience provided by Tim Godfrey is the country's premier early '00, Gus Poole '00, Dwight A long and hard indoor train- season race and the Trinity men Pringle '99 and Co-captain ing period came to a close for the will compete against crews Evan Remley '99 will help a Men's Crew team as they spent from Yale, Penn, Cal, UCLA, and strong and successful group of their Reading Week in many others. According to sophomores, including Gainesville Georgia, practicing Head Coach Steve Fluhr, the Fernando Borghese '01, Doug on Lake Lanier, home of the 1996 team is looking forward to the Carlson '01, Co-captain George Olympics. The week in Georgia, challenge of racing other crews Hutton '01, and Rafe Quinn '01. which consisted of a healthy from around the country that Guiding this boat down the diet of two practices a day start- have been working just as hard racecourse will be coxswain ing at 6:00 AM, was the team's as Trinity over the past few George McLean '02. springboard into the spring rac- months. While the Varsity men are ing schedule that begins this The Varsity Lightweight busy competing in San Diego, weekend. squad, confident that the 1999 the Novice men will remain in In the two weeks since their season will be an improvement Hartford, so that Novice coach return from Georgia, the men's over their bronze medal win- Stew Stokes can prepare them to team has battled on the Con- ning 1998 season, is a mixture of uphold the great national repu- necticut River with Mother Na- youth and experience. The crew, tation that the Trinity Novice ture, who decided to blast with six members returning men have established over the Hartford with gale force winds. from last year's boat, is made up past few years. On Saturday, However, the team has been able of four seniors: Andrew Bartle April 3rd, the entire team will to use the horrible conditions to '99, Steve Colgate '99, and Co- compete in the season's first their advantage, for it is believed captains Bob Deegan '99 and dual race versus the Coast that if you can row well in Etienne LeBailly '99. Also on Guard Academy in New Lon- choppy water then you can row the squad are Greg Pagnini '00, don, Connecticut. So, it you are well in flat water. Barrett Bijur '01, Andrew on campus for Spring Break, The weather has also helped Copleman '01, John Mansfield take the hour drive and show prepare the team to deal with '01, Reed Wilmerding '01, and your support for the Trinity the rough conditions they will Jennifer Clark '02. Crew team. This promises to be KATIE BRYANT a* have to face this weekend on 1999 may also be the season one of the more successful sea- Softball is poised to swing into a new Mission Bay in San Diego, the that the Trinity Varsity Heavy- sons for the team. season. See article on page twenty. Track and Field Makes A Run At Success

,-„. BY YOLANDA where he will compete in both team, especially at some of the attention to the 5K and 10K the shorter distan£gs«arrPeter races. Adam Forkner, who will Young '00 andBrian LaHaie '00. | FLAMINO the shot and hammer. Fox late- and post- season meets. Benjamin Goss '00, the 1998 Dili ' Sports Writer showed steady improvement Todd Markelz, Trinity's dis- compete primarily in the 5K, during the winter track season. tance star, became sick and in- will join these distance runners Indoor pentathlon champion, Should he continue to advance jured late this past fall. and make an impact on the should be one of the top men's The majority of the members in this fashion, he may be a ma- However, he has been healthy team. performers. Goss will focus on of the men's and women's track jor point earner for the Bantams. and back training for some time Two freshmen, Sam Sonn and the decathlon, but also earn and field teams have been prac- Jewett and McShane will be now and should still be able to Gil Green, will tackle the hurdle points for the team in the high ticing for about three weeks. leading the middle distance- turn in some solid perfor- races and possibly some of the jump and 1600 meter relay. To- Working under coaches Ed runners, as they compete in the mances. Markelz will devote his sprint races. Also, competing in see TRACK on page twenty Mighten, George Suitor, Irv 400 and 800 races, with a spe- ••5s Black, Bill Kelleher, and Gary cial focus on the latter. Jewett, Gardner, the teams are aiming who has been struggling to re- to make a jump from last year. main healthy, will prove to be Although a number of qual- an asset to the team, as he brings ity performances were turned a combination of speed, in last year, the goal for this year strength, and intensity to the is to make solid improvements- track. on an individual and team level. McShane, the men's most suc- The teams will put their train- cessful runner during the in- ing to the test at the season door season, will be moving up opener, which will take place at from the winter distances of Central Florida during spring 500 and 600 meters to focus on break. Following this meet, the the 800 meter race. McShane teams will continue to compete, will lead the team with his work with a focus on the NESCAC ethic and success, while earning Championship and New En- team points. Also competing in gland meets. the mid-distances, including The men's team will be lead the 1500, will be Matthew in talent and leadership by their Wong '00, who has made some ?4?^*""'"'"' "'•'' "'• '•'•''' ''''' '' '*•'$'• • " '•• captains, David Jewett '99, Mat- great improvements in his rac- thew McShane '99, and Greg ing this year, Caleb Sayan '00, Tirrell'99. Tirrell will guide the Steve Greene '01, Adam Strogoff team off the track, where he '01, Steve Napier '00, and Wally will compete in the javelin. Moran'00. Tirrell, who traveled to the The distance races will be NCAA meet his sophomore contested by a number of ath- year, missed last year's meet due letes. Junior Andrew Malick to traveling abroad. He will fo- will be taking the spotlight in cus his attention on meeting the the 3000 meter steeplechase. qualification standard and then Malick began competing in this on earning All-American hon- race last year arid has devoted ors in his specialty event. much of his time this past win- Also adding strength to this ter to practicing hurdles and team are Bob Rekuc '01 and building his strength. Malick is Alex Costas '01. Nick Fox '02 expecting this extra work and will add depth to the team from added experience to pay off, as Track and Field wiii attempt to out heave KATIE BRYANT inside the throwing circle, he looks to gather points for his the competition this season.