Crtnttp Crtpotr VOL C No. 11 PUBLISHED BY THE STUDENTS or TRINITY COLLEGE SINCE 1904 FEBRUARY 5, 2002 Trin Officials Make Few Changes Richard Hersh Named in Response to Student Muggings Eamonn Brown ommendations about preventing this from Trinity's New President happening to them. Both officials have News Editor outlined the schools approach to handling this issue. All of their recommendations On Saturday, February 2, a Trinity stu- however, are programs that are already in dent was mugged while walking alone on place. No new measures are being taken. the corner of Summit Street and New Instead current procedure is simply being Britain Avenue. Two men approached the reinforced. student at about 7:45 PM and demanded his wallet. The student hesitated and one of Morris explained the procedures that the perpetrators struck him on the head and Campus Safety takes and has taken to pre- grabbed his wallet. The two men then fled vent such an incident. Both Morris and in opposite directions. This is the third Herzeberger, however, emphasize the such incident this year and one of several in impossibility of stopping all criminal acts the past few years. on a college campus that is located within a city. Charlie Morris Director of Campus Morris stated, "Campus Safety officers Safety explained, "The incident occurred have been taking on extra duties and will about a half-hour before two Hartford also be patrolling in unmarked cars and in police, hired by us [Trinity], were sched- plain clothes." uled to go on duty to provide extra patrol around the perimeter of campus." Furthermore, according to Morris, Hartford police have been hired by the Morris also states "As of yet, no suspects school to provide support for Campus have been charged with the crime."The stu- Hersh models his new Trinity garb. Safety officers as well as to make the dent's wallet was later found by another streets and parking areas on the perimeter Trinity student and returned to him. Abigail Thomas ways in which they have stretched beyond of campus less appealing to criminals. , in response to Saturday's events both Editor- in-Ch ief themselves during their four years here? These officers have been on patrol at Morris and Sharon Herzberger Vice These are the kinds of questions that Trinity for weeks. President of Student Services have alerted Trinity welcomed its 19"1 president Hersh hopes to answer during his tenure at students to the incident and have made rec- see MUGGING on page 6 Richard H. Hersh to campus on January 25, Trinity. 2002. Although the Hartford Courant had Hersh appeared enthusiastic throughout already leaked the story, Hersh's presiden- his whirlwind tour of the campus, in which Students Organize March cy was not actually confirmed until about he met with faculty briefly before address- 3:00 PM that Friday, after a vote by the ing an all-campus gathering. Although he Trustees of Trinity College. had very ttlrte time lo speak to \niiiv\duj\s, to Commemorate BivKing Hersh, the former president of Hobart bolh he and fii's wffe i'ukiifi Meyers, execu- and William Smith Colleges will assume tive director of the Child Health and his position in early April. Development Institute of Connecticut were Chairman of the Board of Trustees Tom very gracious. Because he currently Johnson introduced Hersh, calling him a resides in Connecticut, Hersh plans on "champion of liberal arts." In fact, Hersh spending time on campus meeting with has done extensive research during his various groups between now and when he career focusing on the liberal arts, their formally assumes the title of president. impact on education, and how the general Hersh was asked many difficult ques- public perceives them. tions during his several hours with the pub- According to Hersh, "liberal arts is the lic, including a grilling from off-campus most practical kind of education." press concerning his intended involvement The question he is now asking - and that in the Hartford community. Trinity is now asking - is what liberal arts With a bit of a grin, Hersh stated humor- means to us. If it is generally an education ously "1 ain't no Evan." that helps students "find their own voices He quickly became serious, however. He and understand what it means to go beyond acknowledged Dobelle's extraordinary oneself," then how can Trinity perfect that? accomplishments, especially in regard to How can all students graduate with a "Trinity marker" that demonstrates the see HERSH on page 7 Civil Rights Leader Julian Bond Members of Trinity community brave the cold to honor Dr. King. Speaks to Trinity Community Eamonn Brown He explains that this statement speaks to the true greatness of King. Edna Guerrasio Tennessee, He attended Moore House News Editor "King was always trying lo do more to News Editor College where he was the student of Doctor On Monday, January,2], an estimated make our world a better place. He was Martin Luther King Jr. Bond spent the On Wednesday, January 23, 2002 Julian early years of his life fighting the age-old 120 members of the Trinity community always active in bringing people with dif- Bond, civil rights activist and Chairman of gathered for a march and demonstration in ferences together." battle of racism and segregation. His the NAACP, visited the Trinity College involvement in organizations such as the honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The Potier and march organizers, therefore, Campus in celebration of Martin Luther march, according to its coordinator Des wanted to commemorate King's day with NAACP and SNCC made him into one of King Day. After an introduction by the most well-known, and influential civil Potier was intended to bring the Trinity and action. President Ronald Thomas and Des Potier, t 1 Greater Hartford communities together in According to Potier, one of the major President of Multicultural Affairs, Julian rights activists of the 20 ' century. Bond is the spirit of King and all that he stood for. goals of the day was to go outside of the Bond took hold of the microphone and in currently teaching at the University of According to Carol Correa, Assistant Trinity gates and reach out to the surround- essence, held the members of the audience Virginia, while making frequent trips Director of Multicultural Affairs, The ing community to bring people together. in the palm of his hand. around the country to speak at colleges and march was a reenactment of King's march "I think Trinity needs to reach out more In light of Black History Month and universities. on Washington. to the Greater Hartford community and Martin Luther King Day, the office of Known as a "rebel rouser" and "trouble- "It was a show of unity, a day of action bring them together with members of the Multicultural Affairs asked Mr. Bond to maker," Bond opened his speech by talking intended to get everybody together to Trinity community," states Potier, "That's speak as someone who has had first-hand about the NAACP. "It is the biggest, organize and unify under the same issue," what King was all about; uniting people experience as a civil rights activist. badest organization in the United States," states Correa. with differences." Although Bond has participated in many said Bond as he emphasized the long-term The unifying issue was best expressed in The ceremonies included several guest notable civil rights causes, he is most commitment the NAACP has had to Creat- the flyers advertising the march, which speakers including Acting President Ron known for founding the Student Non-vio- ing a society that is free of segregation and read, "It's not a day off, it's a day on," Thomas, Director of Campus Safety lent Coordinating Committee, known as racism. "[It] works towards increasing Potier, a junior who is also the Vice Charlie Morris, Director of Community SNCC, and for his role as a leader of the equality throughout the entire nation," President of the Multicultural, Affairs Service Val Ramos, and a few others. They National Association for the Advancement When speaking of his role in the organiza- Counsel of Student Government of Colored People. see BOND on page 8 Association (S.G.A.), created the slogan. . see MLK on page 6 Julian Bond was born in Nashville, PAGE 2 OPINIONS THE TRINITY TRIPOD - FEBRUARY 5, 2001

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Crtnttp Professor Gold Asks: Why No Flags? I've had an extraordinary world (de rigueur, no?), so far opportunity, that I'd rather not removed from what ordinary peo- Abigail E Thomas 03 Elisabeth J. Woodhams 03 have had, to visit Hartford ple feel, that we miss this aspect EDITOR-IN-CHIEF MANAGING EDITOR Hospital and related doctors' of display? offices in the past month, post •Perhaps we are afraid in ways 9/11. Setting aside medical that doctors, nurses, orderlies are NEWS EDITORS OPINIONS EDITOR technology that seems light not that any display will be mis- Eamonn Brown '05 Edna Guerrasio '05 Eliza Say ward '05 Eileen Flynn '05 years in distance from the lives construed by our colleagues or of people in Afghanistan, what students as support for the partic- has struck me was the presence FEATURES EDITORS ARTS EDITORS ular policies of an administration Diana Potter '03 Libby Sucher-Jacobson '04 Kate Hutchinson '02 Kara Kienk '02 of American flags, ribbons, decoration in some form on that is probably not well thought almost all personnel associated of on campus in spite of what SPORTS EDITOR ANNOUNCEMENT EDITOR with the hospital. I have even seems to be a conservative cast of Shane Early 03 Alex Gordon '05 seen a red, white and blue our students? We may be so afraid PHOTOGRAPHY EDITORS CARTOONIST stethoscope around the neck of to appear "right wing" that a dis- a female advanced specialist. Jim Sethna '04 Micol Sabbadini '05 Chris Silver man '03 play of the colors is risky to our Simultaneously, I have witnessed collegia! reputation? Maybe dis- almost the complete absence of PRODUCTION MANAGER SUBSCRIPTION MANAGER play got started at the Hospital such display at Trinity, Why Jonathan Chcsney '05 Lysandra Ohrstrom '04 should that be? I ask this question and it hardened to a norm, while non-display at Trinity appeared ONLINE EDITORS BUSINESS MANAGER not normatively, but rather empir- "wrong" arid that hardened to a Chris Sitverman 03 Jim Nadzeija '04 Soumi Chatteljee '03 ically. What accounts for the dif- ference? , .' , ' norm here? l One possibility is that medical •Perhaps the Hospital is more personnel are more "patriotic" hierarchical than Trinity and SENIOR EDITOR than Trinity faculty, staff and stu- someone saw a chief administra- Amy Buchner '02 dents? But, while possible in a tor wearing a pin (hey, they can sense explored below, it seems hire, fire, withhold privileges) unlikely. Nor is it likely that these; and the word got out. Perhaps an folks are all Republicans or all administrator at Trinity wore bloody minded or all in sync with Just the Facts whatever the Bush. a pin, well, that would queer it for us (hey, they can hardly fire, Administration wishes. Perhaps : Saturday night saw yet another mugging on campus. Saturday night also saw there are other reasons; withhold privilege, hire). students receiving a QP almost two hours after the incident occurred. A student •Because medical personnel are That the absence of display was assaulted on a heavily utilized street - New Britain Avenue. No voice mail there to service clients .and make may have its roots in conformity them feel comfortable in time of to an assumed Trinity stance may , was sent. Those students who were waiting for their pizza, parking their cars, or stress, perhaps they are merely perhaps be signaled by a faiily simply walking across campus were given no warning that such an attempted rob- more acutely aware of the nation- unscientific survey of one of my bery had occurred. al mood and wish to make their classes. Since my class had a lot This marks one of several incidents during the 2001-2002 school year in patients feel that those with to do, with the subject of conform- whom, they deal are' ^mpatjhettc ilyiand sqptal tnft^e»flfw%i*»<% which the administration has been less than forthcoming about the pertinent to their heartfelt feelings? vidual behavior, I asked them '"'detafls^In fact, Sharon Herzberger, Vice President of Student Services, told the *Per contrast, perhaps we at how comfortable they would feel Tripod last semester, "We want our QPs to be informative. We also want them to Trinity are acutely aware of our wearing an American flag pin at be grammatically correct; they do represent the college." So, in deference to influence on young minds and Trinity. Most said they would be expediency, Dr. Herzberger makes the decisions to run these QPs through a mem- wish to do nothing that will prej- quite comfortable but when I udice them toward our own remarked that none had, I was ber of the public relations staff, if they are available. As soon as an incident is vfews, rather we want students to told that they did not know where reported, Campus Safety calls the administrator on call, who in turn contacts feel especially free to come to to get them (illegal drink yes, available, pertinent coworkers. Rather than having Campus Safety - who have their own? (Of course, non-dis- flags no?) or equally lame rea- QP access - send out an immediate report, it comes from the mailbox of Sharon play may be the statement.) This sons. But, the kicker was that is; a plausible hypothesis though it Herzberger. when they were asked how com- doesn't square with what I've fortable they would be wearing a While not only inefficient, this system does not instill confidence in the heard is the political, atmosphere flag pin in New York City, their Trinity community. Students would be more comfortable if the incident were of some classes. Maybe there are expressed comfort level clearly reported as quickly as possible - without consulting PR - and if they were report- enough old-fashioned make-up- rose. your-own-mind-teachers, that it ed by Campus Safety, which is presumably the department with the best knowl- It's an interesting puzzle, two sets a tone of non-display. Maybe. edge of security issues. *Possibly medical personnel are institutions filled with highly Moreover, an immediate notification would not frighten or intimidate stu- more aware of the fragility of life educated, intelligent people, dents; those who decide to attend Trinity are prepared for the urban environment. than.we are and what you see in though with drastically different the Hospital is not a political view missions, one mostly on "patriot- Part of living in an urban area is dealing with crime and the outside community.. (my bet) but a sense of solidarity ic" display, and one largely Incidents will happen. Rather, an immediate e-mail would serve to educate stu- with those whose lives have been empty of it. It cries out for dents, so that they may act intelligently and appropriately, i.e. not wandering changed by 9/11 and for those explanation. down Summit Street at catch the bus at 8 PM if there was a robbery 15 minutes whose lives are at risk in Afghanistan and elsewhere. earlier. Perhaps, we are, by virtue of our Professor Andrew J. Gold, Chair PR has an appropriate use. An internal e-mail - especially one dealing with own critical stance toward the Department of Economics security - is not it. Don't give us trite reminders such as "walk in groups;" give • us the facts. What happened. Where? Is there a description of the perpetrator? Trinity's Need For Sexual Assault Awareness Was there a weapon involved? And if it "looked" like a gun - if it was a gun - .To the,Editor: tell us that too. This leads us to conclude that The Sexual Assaull Task Force either sexual assault rarely occurs is concerned about the prevalence at Trinity, or that it occurs with of sexual violence against college the same frequency as suggested women in general and at Trinity TheTrinity Tripod is published every Tuesday, excluding vacations, by thestudentsof by the study quoted above, but TrinityCollegeinHartford,Connecticut. in particular. According to a that in the majority of cases, it TheTripod ojficeis located in the basement ofJachsonDarmitory. recent U.S. Department of Justice goes unreported. The second Adtlressallcorrespondencesta: TheTrinity Tripod .Trinity College #702582, Research Report entitled, 'The 300SummitStrect,Hartford,CT06W6-3100. possibility is most likely and its Visit our website at www.trinitytripod.com Sexual Victimization of College consequences are serious. 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Otherwise, all opinions expressed of the Women's Center, about the willbegivenaforum. : . are being sexually assaulted but number of reported sexual All lettersare the sole responsibility of the authors and donot necessarily reflect the views or opinions of that they are not coming forward The TrijMil. The editorsof The Triptxireserve the right to editall letters for clarity or brevity. assaults here at Trinity, we found and reporting it. Letters maybe submitted via: , that the number was, extremely •C\Mru*l All: Box 702582-E-MAIL; [email protected] " low. • • • : , . , It seems.to us that at PAGE 3 THE TRINITY TRIPOD - FEBRUARY 5, 2001 The Need for an Accurate Driven to Success Andrew Dempsey Tryon has thrown this assumption out the window. When he quali- Information Flow at Trinity Opinions Writer fied for the tour last fall, Tryon Last week, Ty Tryon made his silenced many of his critics. He debut as a card-holding member fired a final round of 66 to earn Nate Baker failure to inform students during My point in this article is not of the PGA Tour. Playing along- his tour card. While no one Opinions writer the search process) is just one just to whine or to share my per- side some of the best golfers in knows whether he will succeed example. sonal souring experiences. It's the world, Tryon battled cold con- on the tour, no one can doubt that As all of you should know, we An older illustration of this also to suggest that such incidents ditions and large crowds as he he deserves to be there. finally have a new president here might be the horrible lies the are reflective of a greater problem played in the Phoenix Open, in at Trinity. Admissions Office told me as a at Trinity: the gap of mistrust that Scottsdale Arizona. In his open- I think that Tryon's decision to Some of you might have prospective student about separates the students and the ing round, Tryon posted a dismal turn pro was the right one, not learned of this through the infa- Campus Safety. I was told that administration. six over par 77- His front nine of only for him, but for the PGA mous Quick Posts mailed midday, Campus Safety was happy to take There is a remarkable, lack of 43 included multiple three putts Tour. By making cuts at both the or by going to the Welcome me to the movie theatre on occa- informational flow between the and a double bogey. Such a per- Honda Classic and the B.C. Reception held on Friday after- administration and the student formance would not merit a sec- Open, Tryon proved that he was noon. But if you,re anything like sion. But when I tried to acquire such services 1 was told that they, body; we are rarely told the "real ond look. Except for the fact that ready to turn professional and me (I hope not, for your sake) and deal." The reason for this I truly Tryon is seventeen years old. play on the tour. Although Tryon read the Hartford Courant in the in fact, do not provide said kind- ness. (Yes, I realize Campus don't understand, except perhaps Tryon qualified for the PGA is only seventeen and a junior in morning, you would have seen some misguided attempt at pam- high school, he knows that he is the wonderful news smack on the Safety's sole responsibility isn't Tour in the Fall of 2001 by pering us. going to play golf for the rest of front page of Friday's paper. to chaperone me around. But 1 advancing through all six rounds still just wish Admissions wasn't Such pampering in the form of of Qualifying School, becoming his life. And he has already Now, I have no problem with disinformation is not conducive such a liar.) the youngest golfer to ever carry a proven that he is good enough to Hartford residents learning about to creating the sense of communi- tour card. His decision to turn pro play alongside the most talented our new president (why would Another example is the myste- ty we are all supposed to be striv- and give the tour a shot was not players in the world. 1 believe 1?). No, my personal peeve is that rious aura surrounding the hous- ing for. In fact, I would go so far an easy one. that it is his own personal deci- the rest of Hartford learned of my ing situation. I hear campus as to say that it does the opposite, In the second half of last year's sion as to whether he attends col- new president before I did, or at guides telling gullible prospective making me distrustful and resent- season, Tyron played in a few least before the school adminiv lege. He knows the sacrifice he students that housing isn't a prob- ful (of the administration, not in PGA Tour events on sponsor, s (ration chose to enlighten me. is making in skipping college, lem on campus, even though last general). exemptions. He made the cut at Quite frankly, what's up with and I think that he has proven that spring several of my friends left This dishonest, disrespectful two tournaments and was even that? Why is it that 1 hear about campus not yet having a bed for behavior by the administration the first round leader at the B.C. he is mature and mentally tough the man who will be determining the 2001-02 school year. And Open. Such spectacular play enough to forgo his college years. the fate of my school not from the only widens the untrusting gap then I get a call last semester from prompted Tryon and others to Playing goif on the PGA Tour school, but from the city newspa- between student and faculty. Residential Life telling me that 1 believe, that he : was talented will offer an experience many per? ' . . , In short, the incident concern- have to move someone into my ing our new president struck me enough to play on the tour perma- steps above what any college This incident is representative quad's empty room, or else they nently. Shortly after a poor show- could offer, let alone high of the plethora of episodes con- as a somewhat insulting move by will move someone in for me. the administration. ing at the United States Amateur, school. Tryon's youth will also cerning lack of or disinformation spur new interest in the tour and But when I come back this semes- 1 felt like they were covering Tryon announced that he was given by the school administra- create a new persona in the golf ter I find that their threat was their PR and publicity bases, and turning pro and would try to earn tion to the student body. world. Ty's optimistic and care- empty, and that there are equally let us in on the news as an after- his tour card in the fall. Quite frankly, as a student I free spirit will be a nice breath of empty singles available across thought. It made me wonder just Tryon's decision to turn pro often feel that I am either not fresh air on the lour. campus. how important the administration was immediately questioned by informed as to what is really feels 1 and my studious compatri- golfers and other critics from I have been playing golf since I going on anent important admin- So, is housing a problem or ots are to Trinity. around the country. At least one was eight years old and can only istrative issues at Trinity, or else not? 1 live here, and I don't even 1 would urge our new president player on the tour commented dream of the life that Tryon is liv- given whimsical half-answers know. And while I wouldn.t go lhal Tryon was a "jok.e," and ing. \ used lo (anlasvze about like a reporter -at a Presidential so far as to say I was lied tq, I to consider^ strengthening the Trinity community by removing many others thought tnat'he was playing on (fie (our, but (hen / press conference. have definitely left the situation these informational barriers a pri- too young. With his decision to realized that you had to he very The news of the presidential soured slightly by Residential ority' for his administrative era. turn pro, Tryon broke a long- good in order to do that. Tryon is^ search (and the administration,s Life. standing mold. Professional reportedly making 1 million dol- golfers in the United.States have lars from sponsors, and he gets to always attended at least some play golf with the lik.es of Phil college before turning pro. Tryon Mickelson and Tiger Woods. is still a junior in high school, and Only time will tell how suc- if things go well this year, he may cessful Tryon will be. His tour noi even graduate from high membership is good for one year, school. The completion of high but 1 am willing to bet that he will school and some college experi- be on the scene for many years to ence have always been seen come. And although Tryon's. first as necessary steps in the develop-, round on the lour got off to a ment of one,s character and the rough start, he can still take sol- maturity of one's golf game. ace in the fact thai he heal Dudley LETTERS To THE EDITOR A Student's Beef with Chartwells

To the Editor; December 17, the female thai I have two bones to pick with answered the phone told me, "you Chartwells; are on break, so thcBistro is First, if one calls the menu line closed." When I replied that stu- at extension 2322, he or she will dents were not in fact on break find that the information provided until the 19th, she told me "well was last updated 7 September so many of you have loll that you 2001. This is more then three might us well be." 1 protested, months ago! 1 have made repeat- saying that 1 noi only had exams ed requests, via e-mail, voice- through the 18th, but also that the mail, and the gripe boards, that Official school calendar slates that Chartwells begin to update the brenk begins on the 1 yth,.lhus ihe information on the menu line rcg- . Bistro should be open. The ularly, but,nothing has happened. woman then told me "well This is not.a large task, especially this is not my department," and since Chartwells does not put transferred me into someone's their menu on the Internet, as voice-mail. I left a message, but Sexual Assault Task Force to Come to Trinity many other dining services do al did noi receive a response. other schools. So, Chartwells needs to get its ness of how to respond when it Trinity, victims of sexual assault ately to the situation. We have Secondhand more important, I act together!.;. . . J does occur. So please come to are going to their friends instead planned an information session am concerned that Chartwells the Rittenburg Lounge next . of to counselors of to the school for February 5th at 7:00 p.m. in closed the Bistro several days Sincerely, . . >f administration. In. that case, we. the Ritfenburg Lounge, about the Tuesday night. We hope to see before the end of the semester. you there.; . want to educate: the community response to and prevention of Many of us were on campus until Michael B. Pollack.'02 •• about sexual assault in order to sexual assault. Sincerely, the 19th, and the Bistro should make everyone a potential coun- We want to make' The Sexual Assault Task Force have remained open. When I selor. That way, if people go to Trinity a safer place, both in RS. We will be serving food called the Chartwells office to their friends, their friends will terms of reducing sexual assault, from Timothy's. , complain about this, on Monday, know how to respond appropri- and in terms of increasing aware- FEBRUARY 5, 2001 - THE TRINITY TRIPOD OPINIONS PAGE 4 Delano Favors Trinity Ought To Be a Open Door Policy Beacon, not a Barrier Pablo Delano Trinity's perimeter would prove Associate Prof of Fine Arts quite the opposite, sometimes even revealing fences WITHIN fences! Growing up in Puerto Rico Perhaps Dr. Silverman would during the early 1960s, I loved to feel safer, working inside a stone watch B-grade Hollywood west- castle surrounded by a moat filled erns dubbed into Spanish on my wiih pirafias. Such an arrange- father.s old black and while TV. ment might be more effective at The Wild West seemed like an keeping out "neighborhood ideal world-liiled with adventure intruders," but it would not do yet safe as silting in rhama.s lap. much to improve safety on cam- Whenever the Pioneers got into pus. Since I started working here trouble, they would Circle The in I99(i, I've known many stu- Wagons, pick off all the whoop- dents who were victims of serious ing Indians like ducks in a shoot- crimes like stalking and sexual or ing arcade, and emerge physical assault. In each case, unscathed. Or, in another oft those crimes were perpetrated by repeated scenario, the Cavalry other students. would arrive just in lime, bugles It must also be noted that blaring and Hags (lying, to save "predatory people" from the the Decent Folk and escort them neighborhood have had nothing back to the impenetrable safety of to do with the most serious The Fort, (Ironically, Puerto crimes committed on our campus Untitied photo from "The Fence Project" by Gustave Ellison '97 Milla Riggio al actors,and visiting scholars hallowed Trinity College as we hosted the first Persian pas- Campus. Professor of English sion play ever to have been pro- The alternative to such meas- Mark Silverman's idea of lock- duced outside of Iran. In this ures is to take seriously Trinity's ing Trinity students away in their effort Trinity College anticipated commitment not only to the col- own insulated, isolated ghetto is New York's Lincoln Center, lege community, but to the city so good that I propose Trinity go which will produce a similar play and beyond the city to the role of a step further: lock the gates and also directed by Mohammad our students as citizens of the throw away the key. When stu- Ghaffari this coming summer, larger world. Those of us who dents arrive for their first year at some fourteen years after encourage our students to take on Trinity, we can institute a proce- Trinity's ground-breaking pro- the challenges of Hartford, to dure akin to that used in the duction. But, then, my guess is work as partners with students strictest Catholic convents — a that, in the newly walled world from Hartford schools, in the vow to leave behind the world for Professor Silverman suggests, neighborhood around Trinity or the next four years. We can ask there would be no place at Trinity elsewhere in the city , have iound students to swear that they will even to consider anything as risky this experience to be invaluable. never leave the gates, never walk, as producing an Iranian play. Life When we take students to study the streets, vpeve&taka n bus to inside the fence, wonj$ nqt be^ , vp cftnauiTvc fo'sucn'ckperienccs. sites, as an^ otft W SBCpTzza or Speaking of (he fence, perhaps Trinidad, we find that they olten Timothy's. For if we do choose we should ask Professor experience what we have come to to fence them up in the way that Silverman with his knowledge of call the "re-entry" problem: re- Professor Silverman proposes, we physics to assist in its design, integrating as returning students must realize that we are greatly since it will require special skills increasing the danger factor when into a campus atmosphere that to create a zig-zagging barrier seems less relevant to their lives and if they should — perish the that can encompass Allen Place thought — ever happen to wan- after their experiences in other and the new Studio Arts Gallery cultures. The solution to such a der OUTSIDE the fence. on Broad Street as well as the problem does not lie in turning Inside the fence, they will still main campus. As we can't prop- the campus into a walled citadel. be subject to the dangers that the erly include the Learning It lies in exactly the opposite, students' themselves at times cre- Corridor and the Boys and Girls ate through their youthful, hedo- Club in the fenced-off area, it will course, the course to which the nistic thoughtlessness. As for the no doubt be necessary to build College has been and still should neighborhood visitors, I once either' a skywalk across Broad be "committed: helping our stu- found four little girls walking Street into the Learning Corridor, dents to embrace rather than W'i* > * through the campus with tennis with a side branch for the B&G resist the realities of the ever rackets in their hands, just as Club, or tunnel under Broad increasingly urbanized, pluralis- Mohammad Ghaffari, a visiting Street. Unless, of course, tic world that they must very soon Portrait ficm the series uOur Neighborhood" by Sarah Bettencourt '98 Iranian theater director, needed Professor Silverman thinks that help to control. It is the privilege children for walk-on roles in a Ricans identified with the - those crimes resulting in the students should cease their work ' of Trinity College to be able to play we were producing at Austin Anglos, never with the Indians.) tragic deaths of our students over as mentors and teachers in those offer students such opportunities. Arts. These four neighborhood l,m a grown-up now, and I,ve the last years. Incidentally, stu- institutions as part of the price We should take full advantage of girls, and two of their sisters, had learned that the "Decent Folk" dent threats can also be targeted they must pay for living within this privilege and this opportuni- the time of their lives hobnobbing didn't always win, and that they at faculty members. In a recent the newly walled, forbidden, and ty- with Trinity students, profession- weren't always decent. I've incident, a distinguished visiting learned that the bad guys can professor was barred from enter- always find a way into The Fort ing his campus residence late at dice. We would be hypocrites to dangerous than sincere ignorance pursue these goals, as outlined in and that Might ain't always night by a drunken student, no promote this philosophy while and conscientious stupidity," our Mission Statement, then we Right. So I read with dismay the doubt because the professor's simultaneously excluding our maintained Dr. King. There are must embrace and value our "cowboy" suggestion of skin was brown. I'm not trying to neighbors from our daily lives. proven methods for fighting neighbors, not shut them out. Professor Mark Silverman that paint students as criminals or to "The true neighbor will risk his urban crime. Instead of "Circling The community surrounding Trinity College should protect deny or trivialize the armed rob- position, his prestige and even his The Wagons", more emphasis our campus holds a treasure trove itself from the scourge of "neigh- beries or other crimes committed life for the welfare of others," should be placed on implement- qf history, art, music, literature borhood malefactors" by turning by outsiders on campus. asserted Dr. King. Hardly the ing those methods known to and culture. Let's recognize it for the campus into another Fort However, it must be recognized message we would send by pro- work. the tremendous resource it is. Apache. that a large portion of the crime at hibiting neighborhood kids from The locked gate strategy None of "the colleges with which While claiming that a mar- Trinity is carried out by insiders. riding their bikes on campus. would deny our students valuable we choose to compare ourselves" ginal degree of common sense is Closing the gates might'embold- The locked gate strategy does and profound experiences. I've can boast such a resource. all il takes to grasp the logic of en that small minority of students not work. I won't dignify Dr. been fortunate enough since I Speaking for myself, I came to his plan to eradicate crime on who already feel they are beyond Silverman's argument with a started teaching at Trinity to have work at Trinity in large measure campus, Dr. Silverman failed to reproach, and buttress their sense point-by-point rebuttal - suffice it been to!d by dozens of students BECAUSE of the surrounding notice that the fences he so fer- of entitlement. to say that research by respected that the community-based com- community. The next time Dr. vently wants to "restore" around The locked gates strategy is urbanists and sociologists has ponents of my courses had a life- Silverman feels threatened by a Trinity never really went away.. just plain wrong. In the words of shown over and over that segre- changing impact. Interacting with group of neighborhood children How could a self-described Dr. Martin Luther King, "We gated, gated communities do not Trinity's neighbors forced these riding their "pintos" on campus, "physicist anchored in physical must learn to live together as improve quality of life. Sadly, students to examine their own instead of retreating to the securi- reality" possibly conclude that brothers or perish together as many people continue to hold lives, to realize that leading civi- ty of his lab he might try some- our campus is "open at nearly fools." Trinity's own mission onto the Medieval notion that cally responsible and socially thing radical: talking to them. 1 every point of its periphery"? A statement calls for freeing the their home is their castle. useful lives can lead to deep per- • guarantee he won't get scalped. simple tour by armored car along mind of parochialism and preju- "Nothing in all the world is more sonal satisfaction. If we are to He might even learn something. FEBRUARY 5, 2001, THE TRINITY TRIPOD NEWS PAGE5 Trinity Names Flynn New Beat Director of Planned Giving Andrew Schurr "One of the ways this gets explained a lot News Writer is that they give us an apple tree and we The new Director of Planned giving has give them the apples for as long as they're been here for less than a month, but he's alive. When they die, the apples go to the Trinity Students Get 'Screwed' Once Again already fitting in nicely. "I've been here college," says Flynn. three weeks, and so far I love it," says The business of Planned Giving includes James Flynn, the new director. It's a good a great deal of marketing. Many times, On 1/31 at 7:01 PM a resident of Allen Place reported a vandalism. The perpetrator broke thing, too; as the head of Planned Giving. alumni are not aware of what the benefits into his 1990 white Toyota Camry and busted the ignition with a screw driver. Campus Flynn is responsible for securing a signifi- and options are for giving to their alma Safety has no suspects. cant part of the gifts and bequests that keep mater. The office reaches out to the com- Trinity running. munity of potential donors to make them Flynn assumed his new role as Director conscious of their options for giving to of Planned Giving in January of this semes- Trinity. Advertisements in alumni maga- Drunk Freshman Forgets Code? ter. Flynn was formerly the Director of zines and newsletters help to create interest Development for Kingswood-Oxford and connect potential givers with the Planned Giving office. On 2/1 at 4:46 AM a vandalism was reported at Frobbe dormitory. The bottom section of School in West Hartford. He has also an exterior door had been shattered. The glass was intact. Buildings and Grounds imme- recently worked as the Director of Major "If those work well, then people call me diately repaired the door. Campus Safety has no suspects. Gifts at Wesleyan University. and say, 'gee, I'm curious about that Flynn's Planned Giving office is one of ad....'," says Flynn. The office also travels several branches dedicated to raising funds to meet with alumni throughout the country for Trinity. The office focuses mainly on to secure gifts. "My hope," says Flynn, "is New Program Integrates Art and Sports bequests and life income gifts. that we can encourage a much broader A bequest occurs when alumni or friends group of alumni and parents to do this, so of the college place Trinity in their will. that something like the Fuller gift is less of On 2/1 at 8:43 AM, maintenance crews found graffiti covering the walls of a stairwell in Upon their death, Trinity receives the an anomaly. What would really be won- the Ferris Athletic Center. Campus Safety was called and the graffiti was immediately money or the portion of their estate speci- derful is if there would be a steady flow of removed. Campus Safety has no suspects. fied. One recent example of such a gift bequest gifts to the college." would be the Fuller bequest, in which Flynn has been in educational fundrais- Henry Fuller gifted Trinity College with ing for twenty-one years. In addition to thirty-nine million dollars from his estate Wesleyan and Kingswood-Oxford, Flynn Did He See His Shadow? after his death. has also worked at Haverforcl, Clark, and A life income gift is a more complicated NYU. "1 love it," says Flynn, "It's a terrif- On 2/2 at 7:23 PM employees of Mather Dining hall reported suspicious activity in the concept that covers a range of giving ic opportunity to meet interesting people Washigton Room. The employees investigated the scene themselves, only to find a tall options. Essentially, it allows alumni or and help organizations that you care figure running through the upstairs hall of Mather. After chasing the man away, the other givers to have the college manage about." employees discovered that the door to the Women's Center was ajar and the lights were their gift as a trust. This means that the Although he's still settling into the.office, unexpectedly turned on. Campus Safety was called. The employees of the Women's giver will gift Trinity with a sizable amount Flynn is already developing his plans for Center reported nothing out of place or stolen. Campus Safety has no suspects. of money or stock, and Trinity will provide the future. "1 would like to focus on mar- the giver with the income that the trust keting, and my goal really is to increase earns. The giver benefits by receiving awareness among alumni, parents and income from their managed gift, as well as other constituents of the advantages to Not Again! earning various tax deductions and bene- themselves and Trinity of various planned fits. giving vehicles," On 2/2 at 7:49 PM, by the corner of Summit and New Britain, two men approached a Trinity student demanding that he turn over his wallet. After hesitation the student com- plied with the two men before being hit on the head by one of the men. The two men then tied in opposite directions. The student's wallet was later found by another student and New Network Improves returned. Speed and Accessibility Eamonn Brown clogging the Trinity network with outgoing Who Cares? files. Presently, this solution appears to be News Editor successful. Although improvements were On 2/3 at 3:55 AM, vandalism was reported on the third floor of the High Rise dormito- Continuing their effort to make Trinity's not noticeable until the last two weeks, ry. A smoke detector had been damaged and was immediately replaced. Campus Safety network faster and more available, recent examination has shown that students has no suspects. Network Administrators recently made sig- can download files faster and easier and the nificant changes in an attempt to satisfy the overall network is running more smoothly. overall needs of the Trinity community, Adams made it very clear the he is especially the student body. First and fore- "morally opposed to censorship," and Once Again, Who Cares? most, there have been significant improve- wanted students to understand that this is ments in point-to-point file sharing capa- not what has been done. "There are no bilities. Point-to-point file sharing is the On 2/3 another incident.of vandalism was reported on the fourth floor of High Rise. A more difficult networks than academic net- basis for such popular programs as Kazaa ight fixture had been intentionally broken and was fixed by buildings and grounds imme- works because there are so many different and Morpheus. These programs allow stu- diately. Campus Safety has no suspects. people who require the network for differ- dents to download files, such as songs or ent tasks. It is my job to do something to movies, from the collections of other users keep the network working for everyone," and, in turn, to share their files for other states Adams. Nonetheless Adams also Go Pats! users to download. pointed out that among schools our size in The overwhelming popularity of these our area, Trjnity is the most Icnienl in regards to network restrictions. On 2/4 Campus Safety received several noise complaints as a result of superbow! cele- programs on campus in the past caused sig- nificant network slowdowns and conse- Other improvements include major hard- bration. quently complaints from students and fac- ware improvements to the network and the ulty alike. Brian Adams, Trinity's Network • newly installed wireless web capabilities Administrator explains that point-to-point throughout campus. According to Adams, programs are not network friendly in that the wireless web debut has been very suc- Excuse Me Sir, Ss Your Fridge Running?" they do not sustain themselves well and cessful, despite a low turnout of users. He therefore draw from the resources and states, "Those who use it are very happy capabilities of the network to function. The with it, but there aren't many people using Throughout the past week' numerous students have complained of harassing phone calls burden of" these programs slows and clogs it right now." Adams attributes this to the from persons claiming to be taking a survey. Campus Safety advises that students hang- the network, which is especially unfortu- cold weather, which certainly provides lit- up on unidentified callers and notify Campus Safety immediately. Campus Safety has no nate for those people who are using the net- tle incentive to access the network out- suspects. work for legitimate, academic reasons. doors, to how well wired the school is, and In response to these problems, Adams to the expense of the hardware required to decided to restrict network users' ability to run the wireless web! He is, however, opti- This information has been compiled from Campus Safety reports. share their files with others because, mistic that use will increase with the according to him, "Everyone wants to take warmer weather. in, and the outgoing is restricting the Wireless web usage on campus speaks incoming files that students are attempting also to one of Adams' concerns. "We cur- to download." In other wefrds, users on the rently spend about $ 12,000 a month on the Trinity network are still able to download network.. There are so many resources here other peoples' files, but others cannot that go untapped, i wish students would download the files from Trinity users. This take more advantage of them," explains one-way approach stops outside users from see NETWORK on page 7 PAGE 6 NEWS THE TRINITY TRIPOD - FEBRUARY 5, 2001 Make Life at MuSS™g Teaches Students Caution

continued from page 4 ride or take a shuttle, and walk and park in Trinity a Little Easier Herzeberger confirmed the implementa- well-lit areas." student does not wish to transfer money tion of these procedures, also stating, Herzeberger expanded on her concern Brooke Fitzgerald from a credit card account to his or her "Along with increased frequency of over student parking in a recent interview. News Writer TCARD via the online system and would patrols, security will also patrol on an Says Herzeberger, "I advise students not to prefer to put cash into the Bantam Dollars, unpredictable schedule, making it impossi- park on streets such as Summit or Allen there is still the option of using the value- ble for criminals to determine a safe win- Place." The days of searching the depths of transfer stations located on the first floor of dow of opportunity to commit a crime." She goes on to explain that sophomore pockets for change to use for the laundry or Mather and at 76 Vernon Street above the Furthermore, Herzeberger asserts, "The parking has been reduced in order to allow vending machines are thankfully gone Campus Safety office. school will aggressively work to improve for all students with permits to receive a thanks to the TCARD, which became At the moment, the TCARD online the lighting around campus as we have well-lit parking space. Lastly, she encour- active in the fall of 2001. When Trinity stu- system only enables people to transfer already done between the Chapel and aged students to take advantage of the dents returned to campus after winter money into the Bantam dollars and not into Vernon Street, and on Vernon street itself." opportunity to park in the garage at the break, each student received a new, even the Chartweli's Dining Dollars, which still According to Herzeberger however, the Learning Corridor and touched on the pos- more efficient TCARD in his or her mail- requires students to put five, ten, or twenty most important safety precaution is the sibility of Trinity building its own parking box. dollar bills into the value-transfer stations. education of the Trinity community about garage on campus. To make things even easier, people are However, not all TCARDs differentiate how to prevent crime from happening to Herzeberger also spoke in opposition to now able to make deposits into their between these two different options: if a them. the idea of fencing off the campus and Bantam Accounts without having to leave student runs out of money in his or her flex "This is not only for immediate preven- posting guards at the gates. the comfort of his or her own room. All one account, oftentimes the card will automati- tion but also," stated Herzeberger, "stu- "We have consulted with several security needs to add to their Bantam dollars for use cally deduct money from the Bantam dents need to learn to pay attention and live experts over the last few years and the at the bookstore, for a load of laundry, or account. cautiously now." She believes that in the experts suggest over and over that guards for a snack from the vending machines While many students find the new future many of Trinity's students will live and fences only work to secure an area without having to trek over to Mather or 76 TCARD to be easy and convenient to use, or work in areas where there is crime. within 50 feet of the guard post or fence," Vcrnon Street is to simply have access to others have expressed dissatisfaction with In a campus wide email, much like the explains Herzeberger,"Even if we had the Internet and to have a VISA or the new system, especially when it comes ones distributed on similar occasions in the fences it wouldn't prevent crime." Mastercard. If a student does not have a to cards that fail to work properly. Many past, she outlined three recommendations Herzebergcr believes that a system of fre- credit card, there is no need to worry: people have anxiously asked, " What hap- for protecting oneself; quent unpredictable patrols and attentive because the TCARD has gone online, par- pens if my card breaks or malfunctions "walk in groups, call campus safety for a students are the best tools to prevent crime ents can now transfer money into their after I have already put my clothes through child's Bantam Dollars from any location the washing machine" or, " What I am sup- in the world provided they have Internet posed to do if I am overcharged or I have M.L.K. Demonstration Brings Community Together access. extra meals taken off my card by mistake?" continued from page 4 One of the greatest advantages of the Some students have experienced such make our community a better place. It was TCARD innovation is that students no problems and have had the inconvenience spoke to a standing-room-only crowd in the great to see members of the Hartford com- longer have to keep track of loose cash, of having to get a new card or trying to get Rittenburg Lounge and their words formed munity speak to Trinity students." which can easily be lost or misplaced, if their dollars or meals put back, which often and essential part of what Potier called one Of the most significance to Potier, how- they choose to use the online system. results without success. of the "most powerful" events he has ever ever, was the fact that the march was stu- Furthermore, people can maintain a close witnessed. Most of the speakers not only dent-run. Overall, however, the TCARD has been a record of how much money they are spend- honored King, but also applied his teach- "There has never really been a student- welcomed innovation at Trinity that has ing just to get around campus, whereas it ings to different present day contexts. This led commemoration of Martin Luther King simplified the lives of many students and can be difficult to monitor how many ten or was especially fitting in light of the fact at Trinity. In the past faculty always organ- has allowed the college to move forward in twenty-dollar bills a person may have put that march was essentially intended to be a . ized. the event, The fact that students campus technology. To find out more about into the value-transfer stations over the manifestation of King's teachings. organized this march made it very power- the new TCARD online visit course of the semester. Nevertheless, if a Explains Potier, "King fought to make ful," explained Potier. http://www onlmccardoffice com/lnni(y. the world a better place, and we fight to tM4Ctki"m0»* 4 *&& » uniors! Interview for Greenpoint Financial's Corporate Management Dewelopmeot Summer Intern Program! Join Greenpoint Financial^ Consumer Banking and Corporate Administration groups for a summer of challenging work! interview Wednesday, February 13, 2002 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Career Services Office Apply now! Deadline to apply is Sunday, Feb. 10/2002 Log onto Trinity Recruiting at http://trincoll.erecruiting.eom. View the calendar event, post your resume online, and reserve your time slot for an interview NOW! C R B S FEBRUARY 5, 2001 - THE TRINITY TRIPOD NEWS PAGE 7 Chartwells Announces Additions to Menu Edna Guerrasio begin again and follow the same pattern of and meals available at the Cave. As one of One other change that Chartwells is cur- News Editor meals. However for the new semester, the the major changes, Chartwells has greatly rently working on for the Cave is the addi- meal plan will run on a twenty-two day expanded the "outtakes" department. Now tion of a New York concept known as With the start of a new semester, and the cycle, so that students get more of the instead of just Chicken Caesar Salads and "Caliente Cab." This new idea will exclu- chaos that follows, most Trinity students meals they want more often. vegetables over rice, students can get sively include Mexican food that is pre- find themselves dealing with changes in As many students have probably begun sweedish meatballs, meatloaf, raviolis and pared buffet style on designated nights. their schedule, and adjusting to a new to notice, the Cave and the Bistro have other assorted meals that are ready to go. Once this plans for this idea have been lifestyle. However, one change that stu- become increasingly more popular and as a It's an entire meal that has been freshly finalized and approved Chartwells will dents welcomed with open arms was the result, even busier than before. This sud- cooked and prepared that students just have notify students of the new changes. new food services offered by Chartwells. den interest in the Mather-alternatives is to heat-up in a microwave. In addition to While Chartwells is constantly working Since the start of the new semester, mostly due to the extensive changes that the new outtake meals, the Cave also now to improve the services they provide for Chartwells has made many subtle but satis- have recently been introduced to each offers Vegetarian and Kosher items. At the students they are always open to construc- fying changes to the menus and venues on venue. While several, subtle adjustments start of the semester, students could pur- tive criticism. At each venue there are the Trinity Campus. were made to the Mather Hall dinning chase chips, hummus, vegetarian dips and "Let's Talk" boxes where students can While most students were home, enjoy- menu, the most dramatic changes occurred other assorted snack foods as an introduc- voice their opinion and make suggestions. ing the holidays and reaping the benefits of in the Cave and the Bistro. tion to the new Vegetarian-Kosher concept. In an interview with Chartweils employee four weeks vacation, the Chartwells One of the most noticeable changes that As a new addition, this coming Wednesday, Kristin Elliot and Senior Director of Dining employees that serve the Trinity communi- occurred at the Bistro this semester was the January 30, both the Cave and the Bistro Service, Edward Taraskewich, both ty were busy at work. During winter break, addition of Au Bon Pan soups. Each day will start offering Kosher meats for sand- Chartwells representatives made it clear Chartwells' employees were working hard wiches. However, these specially prepared there will be two new soups available to that they are always "thinking outside of to institute many new changes to the din- items, will only be available by student students that have been freshly prepared. the box" and trying to.introduce innovative ning menus, hours of operation, and com- request. In addition to the Au Bon Pan soups, and creative ideas to the Trinity communi- munication lines between the students and Chartwells has also introduced the concept The largest addition to the Cave, and the ty. employees. Each venue received its own of "comfort food." Every Sunday night the one most noticed by students, is the new In a new and upcoming website fair share of additions and changes, leaving Bistro will now be open from 6-10, instead and improved salad bar. In addition to the Chartwells will post menus online in addi- no request or idea unexplored. of the 8-12 hours last semester, to serve basic salad ingredients that have always tion to special buffets, hours of operation The first adjustment that was made con- "home cooked" meals. Items such as been available, the Cave now offers veegan and meal plan options. While the website cerned the meal cycle at Mather. During Turkey and mashed potatoes will be selections, roasted vegetables, protein sal- is still in its first stages, it will also include the first semester, the food plan was set-up offered to remind students of mom's home ads and much more. Also, each day there an area where students can offer feedback so that students would not have the same cooked meals. is a "Specialty Salad," that is prepared on and make suggestions. "We always wel- meal more than once in a six week period, Upon arriving back at school, many stu- spot, by an employee that is "above and come constructive criticism and any advice and every six weeks that meal cycle would dents noticed a larger selection of snacks beyond the salad bar." that can help us to improve." Chartwells Drops Cuts Hersh Named President Eamonn Brown actions upon return to campus. It turns out continued from page 4 however, that such action was not neces- the neighborhood surrounding Trinity. Hersh definitely made his mission for the News Editor sary. "There were never any productive He also spoke of the need to continue this next few months very clear, When Trude After weeks of conflict and unproductive negotiations between us and Chartwells," involvement, but noted, "I'll do it my own Goodman '03 asked him what his first negotiation between Chartwells manage- states Davis, "I expected them to meet us way." order of business would be, he took a quick ment and the Chartwells employees' union somewhere in the middle, so I was floored The Trinity community is now left antic- look across the crowd before returning his Local #217, Chartwelis' workers, their when I heard that they called union leaders ipating exactly what "Hersh's way" will be. attention to her. union, and campus activist groups such as and agreed not to make any cuts." Many students are wondering exactly what "My first order of business is to listen," V.O.I.D., have declared victory. This asser- Beyond the influence of student action, role he is going to take. There have been he replied simply. And maybe that's exact- tion comes in light,,,©*'. Chartwells recent Davis believes that Chartwells' decision is rumors swirling .endlessly across campus, ly what Trinity needs. decision not to cut any hours, jobs, wages, due in part to their realization that their some saying that Trinity will be a dry cam- The announcement of Trinity's new pres- or benefits of its workers. proposed cuts violated the contracts they pus within a year, that frats will be abol- ident was the culmination of almost a V.O.I.D. worked closely with union lead- hold with their workers. For this reason ished and other predictions ominous to stu- year's worth of labor of the Presidential ers to create proactive student support of campus activists, Local #217, and the dent's social life. The reality, of course, Search Committee, which was composed Chartwells workers. Ben Davis, V.O.I.D.'s workers will celebrate their immediate vic- will most likely not be that extreme, but of trustees, faculty and students, Davis Student President, states, 'This is an awe- tory but look ahead to this summer with exactly what changes and improvements Albohm '03 and Laura Rand '03 were the some victory. It is a testimony to both the serious concern. Hersh will bring are yet to be seen. student representatives on the committee. strength of the union and the power that The contracts of Chartwells' workers are Still, not everyone is predicting doom The following faculty members also students have." Student demonstration and one-year contracts and will expire after this and gloom as we commence the Hersh served: Kathleen Curran of the Fine Arts protest to what they called "fundamentally semester. The Union and its supporters, administration. department, Frank Kirkpatrick of the wrong" practices on the part of Chartwells therefore, are concerned that Chartwelis "I think he gave a pretty honest answer Religion department, Bordan Painter of the management, was essential in bringing the will attempt to incorporate cuts into the when asked about frats, at least considering History department, Paula Russo of the treatment of Chartwells workers to the new contracts with their workers when they how little he knows about the way Trin Mathematics department, Karla Spurlock- forefront of campus politics and the collec- are negotiated this summer. works," observed one junior after the all- Evans, Dean of Multi-Cultural Affairs and tive student conscience. To this issue, Davis states, "We expect it campus meeting. "I'm willing to listen and David Winer of the Psychology depart- Davis also commented that he was to be a fight, and we are fully ready to pro- watch for a while, ment. extremely surprised by Chartwells conces- tect the workers' rights. Ultimately, we sion. Before winter break Chartwells had believe that the administration is responsi- announced that they would implement their ble for every member of the Trinity com- proposed cuts on January 12. In response, munity, so we will make sure they hear our V.O.I.D. members and Local #217 planned voice." a series of protests and other student Network New and Improved

continued from page 5 overall capabilities of the network on the Adams, pointing out that the computer cen- north side of campus. Similar projects are ter makes a concerted effort to keep stu- underway or have been completed across dents informed of new resources. One campus. example of this is software licensed by the Lastly, but perhaps most important school. Programs such as virus-scan and Adams states, "It's hard to fix the network Microsoft Office can be obtained from the when you don't know the specifics of the computer center and installed on students' problem, or even if a problem exists. I computers free of charge. This could save strongly encourage students to voice their students hundreds of" dollars in software complaints, comments and feedback that they would otherwise have to buy for regarding the network. A failure to the net- their computers. work could be caused by many different There are also several new significant problems in many different places and I hardware, upgrades to the network. can't go door to door. We need specifics. Although the language is technical and If we get feedback with specific informa- almost impossible for the non-expert to tion as to where and what the problem is understand, what essentially is happening we are very responsive." Also, Adams Hersh mingles with his new community. is the purchase, installation, and reconfigu- wishes to hear from the Trinity community ration of network hardware that serves the so that he knows what people want out of same end of a faster and more accessible their network. He explains that sacrifices network. The construction of Vernon must be made in certain cases to get certain Street, for example, includes the installa- improvements. Adams is therefore putting tion of brand new fiber-optic cables, net- together a formal survey soon to determine work switches, and conduits, which serve the overall community's wants and needs to increase the speed, responsiveness, and regarding the network. PAGE S NEWS THE TRINITY TRIPOD - FEBRUARY 5, 2001 Trinity Gets New Master Plan

Alex Gordon City, and Bushnell Park, in addition to Neivs Writer institutions of. higher learning such as On Thursday, January 17th 2002, the Princeton University, Colgate College and Design Review Committee hosted stu- Columbia University. dents, faculty, stall, and a smattering of After briefly mentioning the process alumni rat Cinestudio tor a presentation of through which they redid the Lower Long the proposed Landscape Master Plan for Walk, Mr. Rothschild went on to discuss the campus. The Design Review the plans for the perimeter of the campus. Committee, composed of members of the Though it has not yet been approved by the faculty •and-co-chaired'by Michael West, Board of Trustees, a complete renovation Senior Vice-President for Finance and of Summit and partof Crescent Streets are Joseph Byrne, a member of the Studio Arts included in the plan, with a wider sidewalk department, has been working closely with and new streetlights to be put in place Quenneil Rothschild & Partners, LLP, to along the West side of Broad Street. develop a comprehensive, long-term plan The Northhound leg of Crescent Street is for the landscaping of the Trinity campus. to be widened in order to accommodate The Committee made the presentation to parallel parking, new sidewalks, street- inform the community of their progress and lights and a colonnade of trees added on to get suggestions before presenting the both sides. A low wall similar to that being Rendering of Proposed Long Walk Renovations plan to the Board of Trustees. erected on the North side of Vernon Street is proposed for the West side of the street. Quenneil Rothschild and Partners famil- in the firm Mark Bunnell. Mr. Bunnell Moving to the extreme South end of the Similarly, Summit Street is to be provid- iarized themselves with the Trinity campus moved immediately to tackle the key issue campus, the Landscape Master Plan ed with parallel parking on both sides of this past year when they designed the new of the Long Walk. As a vital artery on the includes new planting along New Britain the street in addition to wider sidewalks Lower Long Walk and the renovation of main quadrangle and a significant piece of Avenue to separate and shield the and new streetlights. This will do away Vernon Street that is now underway. If the Trinity history, the proposed new look for Buildings and Grounds garage from the current Landscape Master Plan is approved with the current diagonal parking in many locations along the street. the Long Walk includes staggered new rest of the neighborhood. by the Board of Trustees, the entirety of the stones for the walk itself designed to com- Next, Mr. Rothschild took a significant campus will be a testament to their cele- The redesigning of several of the city pliment the surrounding building styles as amount of time to introduce the firm's bold brated design abilities. streets surrounding the College is intended well as a low sitting wall on the West side design for a parking garage where the ten- to provide visitors with a more distinct Acting President Ron Thomas began the and low stone benches at several corners. nis courts are now in place. This garage of feeling of being on the Trinity campus as presentation by saying a few words about Quenneil Rothschild then moved on to an undetermined amount of spaces will not opposed to a mere perimeter. Moreover, the mission of the Design Review address the playing fields that border the replace the courts, but will go under them. these street improvements will give the Committee and mentioning the history of Trinity campus. The Landscape Master The new garage will raise them into the air entrances to the campus more distinction. Quenneil Rothschild's involvement with Plan provides for a full-size baseball field, and to the approximate elevation of the Mr. Rothschild noted that the bottom of Trinity. The campus commenced its rela- a new press box on the East side of the new library, depending on the number of Vernon Street will be a much more friend- tionship with the firm by including it in Football field and possibly an artificial spaces that are to be constructed. individual projects during the initial ly and inviting entrance than it once was playing surface where the practice football The proposed new garage and tennis Campus Master Plan developed in 1997. following the completion of construction. field is now. Additionally, small groves of court configuration would be integrated He continued by mentioning other well- The quality of an open yet definitive trees would be planted among the fields in with the new library and Ferris and would known establishments that Quenneil boundary is sought in other entrances to the order to break the vast area up into more fit nicely around a larger cul-de-sac that is Rothschild and Partners has worked on in College as well. "intimate gaming environments." the past such as the United Nations to serve as a main entrance to the library. At this point Mr. Rothschild yielded the Mr. Rothschild retook the podium to dis^ This new entry to the library will be easily Headquarters, Central Park in New York podium to his associate and fellow partner cuss the important and difficult subject of accessible from the renovated Crescent ^ <^ K n % » ><, , „ m , ofhScffila" ana Partners plan forThis cen- he issue or the new gaiage led into a tral area of the campus is going to give it an problem that haunts the Trinity campus: entirely new look. The quad is to be pedes- parking. The Master Plan calls for the elim- trian only: the road that now runs from ination of the parking lots on the Summit JoinConnPIRG Summit Street to the Austin Art Center will Street side of Jarvis and Seabury, though be closed and a cul-de-sac will be installed other lots will replace the lost spots. Join the Crew as a Campus Organizer to serve as a drop-off point between Jones Aside from the new garage under the ten- or participate in the Fellowship Program! and Mather. nis courts, another major addition of park- They also aim to "anchor" the quad on ing spaces may come in the form of a The Connecticut PIRGs' mission is to the East and West sides by accentuating the garage on the South side of the new entrance to the Austin Arts Center and cre- Summit dorm, accessible from Summit deliver persistent activism that protects the ating a grand entrance for Mather Hall. A Street. This garage was initially included in new main path will be put in from Gallows the plan for Summit when it was being con- environment and fosters responsive and Hill Bookstore to the front entrance of structed but was cut out at the last moment. democratic government. Mather, terminating in a "grand staircase" Parking will also be added on the road that right before the door to the Cave. The grade runs next to Ferris off Broad Street, of the hill will be made much more gradual, between Elton and Summit Street and in a Information Session lowered nearly to the level of the Cave few places between Vernon Street and patio in some places. The patio itself will Allen Place. Wednesday, Feb 6, 2002 spill out into the quad more and there is the The final elements of the presentation possibility of having a grid of "glacial included some less major details such as 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM boulders" placed at the border of the patio path configurations, garbage cans, bicycle and out into the quad. The Northern racks, planters and signage. The Landscape Career Services entrance to McCook will receive new Master Plan will make these less noticeable planting and outdoor furniture for use in but still significant pieces of the campus Teleconferencing Room warmer weather. have more continuity and utility. Interviews Thursday, Feb 21, 2002 Bond Moves Audience with Speech 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM continued from page 4 Career Services Office tion, Bond said, "I only hope to demon- peace and equality among all races. strate the confidence and wisdom that was Bond closed his speech by touching upon the associations original engine." the recent events of September 1 ltn and the Apply online for an interview at Bond then moved into the focus of his future our country is creating for itself. He speech, which was none other than the said that it seems as though after the http://trincoll.ereGruiting.com. renowned Martin Luther King Jr. As an tragedies of September 11tn, our nation has active civil rights leader and one of King's turned its racist attitudes towards those Deadline to apply is students, Bond had a very close relation- whom we associate with the assassins. ship with him. He described King as the Arabs and Muslims across the country are "spokesman for nonviolence." When becoming the victims of racist thoughts and speaking of the many demonstrations and Monday, Feb. 18, 2001. actions. Bond believes that in order to marches that Martin Luther King Jr. direct- move beyond the barriers of racism and ed, he said that King was "larger than the prejudice, Americans must look to accept- Apply Now! movement and the movement was larger ance and equality rather than to the ties of than the King." Martin Luther King Jr. separation and segregation. In closing headed the march on Washington, and Bond said, "America is strongest when she www.pirg.org directed the demonstrations at Birmingham. In 1964, King was awarded is just. America is strongest when she is the Nobe! Peace Prize for his work towards free." FEBRUARY 5,2001 - THE TRINITY TRIPOD ARTS PAGE 9 The Mighty Mighty Bosstones Rock the Webster Joseph A. Stramondo played host to the bad boys from Beantown, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones. Arts Writer After a couple of mediocre punk bands Aside from the meatloaf at Mather, bore- opened for Bosstones, they delivered a dom must be the most common complaint mighty spirited, albeit brief, performance. of the typical Trinity student. There comes After this weekend, I'm beginning to a point in almost every Trinity student's believe that bands find the worst openers college career when they tire of going to they can, so they sound like gods in com- the frats and realize that they are in parison. Five Bucks, a group of punk rock- Hartford. Hartford, in all its glory, seems ers out of Manchester, New Hampshire to be the boredom capital of the world, as were nothing more than noise. Their lead much as the insurance capital. This disillu- singer was energetic, but only evoked sionment is magnified because many a cheers when he talked about how the Trinity student hails from a larger, more Bosstones had come to "Ska-nnecticut" diverse city. Suddenly, they realize that and were going to be coming out on stage Broadway has been replaced by the soon. A few times, while gyrating haphaz- Bushnell, the Met by the Wadsworth, the ardly around the stage, he let out some of Garden by the Civic Center, and Little Italy the same noises my cat does if you squeeze by Franklin Avenue. When it comes to her too hard. trendy shops and nightclubs there's nothing The second band that opened for the really in'Hartford that makes the grade. MMB were a punk band called The Ritalin . ,/ L_£s'ones.com Kids 'from Texas. Their singer was better Boston's own Mighty Mighty Bosstones rocked "Ska-necti- However, there is a diamond in the cut" at Hartford's Wesbster Theatre last week. rough, the Webster Theatre. Not even a than our friend squeezing the cat, but that mile from Trinity's borders, just off of New didn't change the reality that they gave a level. Helping Dicky as only he can, the bushy beard, and arms that looked like he Britain Avenue lies this intimately styled lackluster performance. former roadie Benjamin was employed on could have benched at least two venue. Built over sixty years ago as a -. Needless to say, the whole tone of the the left wing of the stage thrashing about in Volkswa'gons, they were bopping around to movie theater, the Webster has been recent- show changed when the Bosstones came true ska fashion (a.k.a. skanking). Besides the accelerated reggae beats almost as ly renovated and now hosts some of the out onto the stage with their charismatic ripping out a seemingly random backup enthusiastically as Ben. hottest acts touring the country. personalities and double breasted suits. vocal into his microphone every few min- As I plowed my way through the throng Whether you wish to relax at one of the Dicky Barrett, a showman in an industry utes, this dancing was Ben's only function. of bodies out the door, with Dicky's raspy five bars in the 21+ area in the back of the that mass produces pop stars, headed up the Apparently, Christopher Walken isn't the voice and the blare of the Bosstone's horns theater or mix it up in the pit, you always eight man band that played a seamless first suit-wearing, balding middle aged still ringing in my ears, I felt the natural have a great view of the stage. blend of ska (the bastard child of reggae), man to dance about for others' amusement high one gets at a good rock concert when punk, and metal. Barrett's personality truly Accommodating only about one thousand The events taking place off of the stage they are under twenty-one. It would not be mirrors his voice, abrassive and cordial at people, the Webster still attracts some of were almost as amusing. The Bosstones my last trip to this well-kept secret that lies the same time. the biggest names in rock. Boasting past seemed to take away all self-consciousness just beyond campus. performances by Green Day Limp Bizkit, Whether he was plugging the Patriots from every member of the diverse audi- In the near future, music fans can look Blink 382, Megadeath, Fuel, and Staind, and rubbing some hapless fan's Yankees ence. Whether it was a pre-pubescent girl forward to bookings such as Static-X, just to nafne a few, the Webster is a guaran- cap all over, his nether-regions or belting with pigtails, a guy who could have just Edwin McCain, Alien Ant Farm, and 311. tee of seeing a great show up close and per- out the lyrics to the Bosstones' anthem walked straight out of a J. Crew catalog (or Check out the Webster's website at sonal. , ...... -• ...: "Impression That 1 Get," Barrett kept the off of Trinity's campus), or the sweaty guy www,webstertheatre,com for more infor- This past Saturday night, the Webster energy level of the room at a maniacal standing in front of me with a mohawk, mation. J$eat: Inside the Soul of Soulive different influences. That's what we'^e before I got a guitar. Then I started playing We definitely got more involved in doing Palmer always wanted-a crowd who crosses all age guitar. My brother used to hav& jam ses- different sides of what we do on this Arts Writer groups. I think it's the fact that we mix old sions in our basement and I always wanted album. We got to get involved in doing some vocal stuff. We got more into the pro- The fourth installment of Trinity's school instrumentation with new music. to play but didn't know how. I would just mess around and finally I learned how to duction and got to spend more time in the "Inside the Music" concert series brings JP: Soulive opened for the Dave keep a groove on the bass and then I start- .studio so we could spend more time on ihe the quartet "Soulive" to the Party Barn. Matthews Band for a run of shows this summer. Has playing those shows affected ed learning here and there. My dad showed sounds we were getting, I had a lot of fun The series allows students and the public to the crowds at Soulive's headlining shows? me a few chords, my mom showed me a this time. ' take part in an afternoon workshop with few things. I would just absorb things from I definitely learned a lot about produc- the band and then attend an evening con- EK: 1 think it probably did. Definitely a lot of people that I've seen at shows say different people. tion, about mixing, because we produced it cert. Both events are free and open to the "Yeah, I saw you at Dave Matthews". And JP: Would you like to talk about the new ourselves. So it was cool to be able to make public. we sat in with Dave at the shows so 1 think album? decisions and have total creative control. Soulive combines infectious dance ii definitely helped us out a lot. He also EK: The new record is called NEXT and We are happy with it. It doesn't sound like grooves, old school hip-hop beats and out- a live show but that's what we've been standing melodies that are sure to latch going for with our albums since our live onto the said of any music lover. I recently shows seem to circulate. interviewed Soulive guitarist Eric Krasno People tape most of our shows,. We've about the upcoming Trinity gig and been trying to create a different product so Soulive s up and coming music. people have something different to listen to. We hopefully will make a live record in Jeffrey Palmer: Describe Soulive as a the next couple of years to show the other band and what students who may not be side of what we do. familiar with you can expect from your JP: What do you think is the next step in performance. the evolution of Soulive? Eric Krasno: Soulive is a quartet con- EK: One thing that 1 know we arc all sisting of guitar, B3 organ, drums, and sax- doing individually is working on albums ophone. We play mostly original music that on our own. We all produce and make 1 would say is influenced by primarily hip- music using computers. We are all comput- hop, jazz and funk, but really there is a lot er freaks. We all make hip-hop music and of other stuff in there too, the list could go stuff iike that. I'm making my own record, on forever. A little bit of electronic music, a Neal and Alan are both making their own little bit of reggae but primarily hip-hop, Increasingly popular jazz/funk quartet, Soulive played to an www.souiiv8.com records. So that's one thing that we are jazz and funk. We fit as many styles as we enthusiastic and well-attended crowd at the Party Barn last Monday. definitely doing in the near future. In the can into that instrumentation. spring we are going to be doing a tour sang with us on our new album that's com- it's coming out in March. We went up to JP: At Soulive concerts that I have previ- where we are going to be stepping up the Woodstock and recorded there, We've been ously attended I've noticed a diverse crowd ing out production of our shows. playing with Sam Kinninger, the saxophon- in terms of age, ethnicity and general JP: Did you have formal music educa- ist, since we started playing with Dave We're going to have a horn section, a appearance. What unites all these different tion when you were younger? How did you Matthews about nine months ago. He start- singer, and an emcee so its going to be like kinds of people for a Soulive show? really start to get into music? ed coming on tour with us. I've been play- a full on revue. We're going to be doing EK: It's the fact that we bring a lot of dif- EK: I started out on violin actually when ing with him forever but this is the first mostly all original music but the way we ferent elements to it. Weareon Blue Note I was a little kid. I was surrounded by a lot album where he played on the whole thing. are going to set it up is that it's going to records so sometimes jazz fans will come of musicians. My grandfather and my So that was cool to have...a sax player in' have a lot more going on for your eyes and not necessarily knowing what to expect. brother were musicians. I took violin les- the band for the album. It was cool to have ears to check out. Some people have heard us, some people sons-I hated it. I put it down because I did- more sound to work with and have him We're going to have the horn players haven't. They like the sound of the B-3 n't like the idea of practicing and reading make horn parts and overdub stuff. We also coming out. We're going to have different [organ]. They like the melody. We are def- music all the time. It wasn't fun for me so got to collaborate with different artists. We people coming out and joining us night to initely really into our tunes and writing it steered me away from music for a while. did a hip-hop track with Black Thought night. We are going to get more into cos- melodies and stuff, you know lyrical And then my brother had a few guitars from the Roots. We also did a song with tumes and stuff like that and try to have fun melodies. It just draws from a lot of differ- around him when he was young. When I Dave Matthews. We did a song with a soul, with it. We are going to try to play bigger ent things. The "jamband" fans like the was about 13, 1 got a bass for Christmas R&B singer named Ernell Larue from New venues, make it a bigger tour, and give peo- groove and the improv aspect of it and the and that's when I started playing bass. I York. ple more for their money. energy of it. We like to bring out a lot of started playing bass for a year or two PAGE 10 ARTS THE TRINITY TRIPOD - FEBRUARY 5/2001 Lackluster New Brain Saved By An All-Star Cast surgery, while a deadline to write the song, love, as was the duo's rendition of "Time." Titiey pulled it off with a direct and unself- Matthew Barison dangles over his head. He is supported in A definite highlight of the evening was the conscious candor of idea and ideal. Arts Writer the hospital by his best friend Rhoda, on-stage kiss between the two, a coura- The scene which perhaps finally (Bonner), and his mother (Sweeney). As geous and beautiful moment by these two explained just what she was doing in the As part of their annual January Musicals, the medical staff (Matthew Williams '04, actors. Returned to the Rear Window, time play came during, "A Lousy Day in the Trinity's musical-theater artists performed Amanda Holden '02, and Michael Ersevim felt superimposed on time during this Universe." Titiey, along with Troost, A New Brain to an overbooked crowd in '91), prepare Schwinn for his operation, he point. The relationship was not portrayed turned this into one of the most defining Garmany Hall. This, the latest offering is forced to battle his innermost demons, as a gay one, but as a loving one, which just moments of this play; a rare connection from Gerry Mosheli and his students, was a both real, surreal, and somewhere in so happened to be between two men. between a depressed yachtsman and a tale of love and life. A New Brain chroni- between. As the operation nears,. Roger Bonner as Rhoda, Schwinn's best friend, homeless lady. Titiey began this number cles the fall and rebirth of a struggling (Troost), Schwinn's lover, enters the pic- and Sweeney as Schwinn's mother also by harassing the audience for change, and artist, tormented not only by his inability to ture. turned in strong performances. Bonner and when Troost entered, offering her a dollar produce, but also by a conflict of interest The night before the operation, Schwinn Padgett truly shone during their surreal and bill, she replied that "change was what she between love and livelihood. The stars who is forced to choose between being with masterfully executed "Whenever I Dream." wanted." delivered these inspired performances and Roger and staying up to complete his song. Sweeney's shining moment was her solo, Kudos are also in order to Peter Blair, bolstered the lackluster script were He chooses work over love, and enters into "Throw It Out," where her passion was felt who coordinated a startling, effective use Brendan Pagdett '04, Jeanette Bonner '02, the operation the next day. For a while it not only through her voice but also through of lighting to help both sharpen and blur Kari Ann Sweeney '03, and Scott Troost appears that all hope is lost, and Schwinn's her actions. the transitions from reality to surreality. '05, mother proceeds to throw out all of his The ensemble members of the cast also Playing the hospital surgeon was Michael A New Brain was based partly on the real books, which are collected by a philoso- performed well. In perhaps one of the most Ersevim, a member of the class of 1991. life experiences of writer William Finn. At phizing homeless lady (Shayla Titiey '02). amusing scenes of the play, Matthew Returning to the stage in part to fill a gap a young age, Finn was diagnosed with a But, happily, Schwinn survives his ordeal, Williams excited the crowd with "You and in part to have fun, this alum was a dangerous brain tumor, yet through exten- re-affirms his love for Roger, and goes out Boys Are Gonna Get Me in Such Trouble." welcome addition to the student cast. sive and extremely painful and debilitating to start life afresh. Sasha Bratt was particularly amusing as As Finn said himself, this performance surgery, he was rehabilitated. Finn's battle My problem with this musical is that the Mr. Bungee, and effectively delighted the was about perception; perception of how for his life was the inspiration for the play. songs were sub-par, simple both in word audience by his mere presence. Kevin we value love and work, the balance, the Said Finn, in an interview with the editors and note. Considering that this is a musi- Keating '05, as a hospital minister, was priorities; perception of how we value our of the Lincoln Center Theater Review, "A cal, the songs are the script. Often Finn underrepresented in this play, and the life, our need to be remembered after our New Brain is about perception: how we resorted to changing words, using, for author hopes that next time he will be bet- time; and perception of how we define our perceive the world, or rather how we instance, saccharine ones like "indeedie." ter utilized concordant with his talents. relationships and how they are viewed by choose to perceive the world." This is a This was "indeediely" not good. The songs Shayla Titiey turned in a winning per- the public politic. rather ambitious goal, tackled with only were a little too self-conscious, that is to formance as an opinionated street person, Although Finn's execution lacked an partial success by Finn. say they were more concerned with being looking for both monetary and metaphysi- edge necessary to top-notch musicals, his The basic plot of the story is that Gordon Broadway-style than trying to convey a cal change. Although this is a role that ideals were worthy, and wholly redeemed Michael Schwinn, (Padgett), is a struggling sense of portent, and thus often lacked con- could have easily been trite and hackneyed, by Trinity's cast. writer who is unable to produce a catchy nection. However, this was no fault of the song for a children's television show. He is actors, and in this case, it was they who tormented by his inability to produce what made this hour and a half enjoyable. he considers could be his breakthrough. The most notable performances, and •One of Hollywood's qreotest classics returns to the blq screen: His torment is personified by the surreal deserving immediate commentary, were jthls weekend at Clnestudlo, Casablanca. Starrinq Humphrey: Mr. Bungee, (Sasha Bratt '03), the star of a those of Padgett as Schwinn, and Troost as •5oqort and Inqrid Berqmon, Cosoblanco tells the story of nick; fictionally ubiquitous children's television Robert. Pagdett and Troost really had a •the owner of a caf6 in Morth Africa, who spends his life as an: show, for which Schwinn has been hired to wonderful dynamic, and played their roles write. His frustration le.ids to a brain hem- as lovers in a touching, both comedic and jobserver of the lives of others. And then one day, his lonq lost: onhage, which lands him in the hospital, serious mannei. Troost's performance of I love walks throuqh the door—with her husband. • forcing Schwinn to face life-threatening "Sailing" was a touching atfirmation of

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AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA'AAAAAAAAAAATrn; FEBRUARY 5, 2001 - THE TRINITY TRIPOD ARTS PAGE 11 Typsy Gypsys Bring Old World Jazz to the Bistro Diana Potter de France, a meeting place for jazz musi- crowd, so 1 found that the acoustic sound fit with a kind of electric country sound and Features Editor cians and fans in Paris) with Stephane in with the relaxed atmosphere. The band then moved into an acoustic solo which Grappelli in 1934. His sound is pure, his was already playing Django when I bordered on the overly harsh and twangy. The spirit' of Pre-war Paris filled the tone clear and his notes ring true. arrived. The advantage of hearing a band Nevertheless the song proved to be a Bistro on Thursday, January 17 when the One might begin to wonder now, is this play a live rendition of Django is that it is crowd-pleaser, as some of the women in trio of Django-phfle guitarists, The Typsy an article about Django, or about the per- able to better capture the elegance and the audience got up from their tables and Gypsys, let loose in a salute to the brilliant formance at the Bistro? Rich Goldstein, almost sublime aspect present in the music started to dance. I found it to be a great Gypsy guitarist. For those of you who are one of the Typsy Gypsys, asked just that. that a recorded version of Django's original original piece, and one of the more memo- lacking in musical background, I am refer- "It really doesn't make much difference," band cannot, as Django's sound often rable of the set. The next original tune was ring to none other than the pioneer of the he said. "I mean we only play with two fin- pushed the sonic limits of the recording Rich's theme song, "The Pumper," a jazz- jazz guitar, Django Reinhardt. For many of gers, too." technology used during that era. swing tune with a less jarring, electric feel. you, mention of this name alone is enough The Typsy Gypsys are composed of the The Typsy Gypsys did a great job, and The beat was strong and commanding and to inspire awe and amazement at his guitar trio of Rich Goldstein on jazz, hol- while at first the fast picking sounds were a the instrumental solos added depth to the genius. But for those of you who have yet low-bodied arch top guitar, Frank Varela on bit jarring to the untuned ear, after a short song. to be informed, let me just say this: as horn steel string acoustic guitar, and Trinity's while, the listeners found themselves relax- The group performed another Reinhardt players idolize Miles'Davis and drummers own Professor Dave Giardina on classical ing and moving to the music. The energy tune before returning to another one of worship Max Roach, guitar players revere nylon string guitar. The group has been conveyed by the players was further inten- Frank's originals, "The Gospel Truth," a Django. playing together for a year and a half now sified when Dave's thumbpick flew off slow tune with a more restful sound. To Jean Baptiste "Django" Reinhardt was and performs locally a few times a month. during an aggressive solo. I was definitely close, they ended with Duke Ellington's born in a gypsy caravan on January '23, Although Django Reinhardt is most defi- hooked. "Caravan," whose faster, playful, jangly 1910 near the Belgian town of Liberchies, nitely their main influence, their sound is a By then the Bistro had started to fill up sound seemed a fitting note on which to but many refer to him as a French gypsy, as mixture of jazz styles, mostly old time jazz with seniors eager to get an early start to end. he lived most of his life in France. Growing of the 30s and 40s with some Latin influ- their night. The sleepy bar awakened; now • Overall, I enjoyed a fabulous concert at up as a wanderer, he first learned to play ence, some salsa, some straight-up swing instead of the occasional cup of beer, stu- the Bistro, although the noise was almost the violin, then banjo, then guitar. But a and an almost country twist mixed in. dents were ordering pitchers. Smoke filled too overwhelming at times; it sometimes tragic caravan fire when he was eighteen They have composed six or seven origi- the air and the tables filled up. Packs of seemed as if the band's sound was there left him with the use of only two fingers. nal tunes, most of which were written by cards emerged from pockets. The few exclusively to drown out the usual bedlam However, even with this handicap, Django Frank Varela, and include "Wussy early-birds who came to hear the music of drinking games and frenzied discourse. went on to become a legend. As Charles Grandma," a song named after his mother- gathered at the front tables as the back was As guitarist Frank Varela put it, "we are not Delaunay, Django's French friend and in-law who wouldn't ride on a Ferris wheel then packed. I could have sworn that the a party band. I think we would go over bet- manager, is said to have written, "As water with her grandson. This song was featured Typsy Gypsys had turned up their amplifi- ter in New York City clubs, but our agent is a fish's element and the air a bird's, on a CD compiled by the Connecticut er. hasn't shown up here yet." However, until music was Django's." Classical Guitar Society. After a break, the Gypsys returned for a then, the Typsy Gypsys will continue to He went on to form the Quintette du Hot larrived at the Bistro early, around 10:15 second set, starting it off with Frank's orig- perform in local venues in the Connecticut Club de France, (named for the Hot Club PM, before the usual Thursday night inal, "Wussy Grandma." The song began area. North by Northwest: Classic Hitchcock Returns seems all too formulaic. The main charac- North by Northwest begins with the clas- have decided to use the unwitting Thornhill rimy; ters are the average man-in-touble, the sic mistaken identity theme. A handsome, in their plot to catch Vandamm. To give any Arts Writer mysterious beautiful woman, and the typi- debonair Madison Avenue executive more of the plot away would ruin the sus- North By Northwest is one of those clas- cal evil villain. named Roger Thornhil! (Cary Grant) is pense and climax for those who should go sic movies that just about everyone has ; However, there are several reasons why kidnapped by an international crime organ- see this film. seen, and should be seen as soon as possi- this movie moves beyond all the popular ization after being mistaken for an agent by Grant gives an extraordinary perform- ble by those who haven't seen it. While movie cliches. To begin with, the beautiful the name of George Kaplan. He is taken to ance as the New York sophisticate who Alfred ! ! tries hard to remain unruffled despite the c ?S^^rt;« Mi«W^' fnteffigenr texy, hnd, See Phillip Vandamm (James Mason), who » f' At.1 > ing the knife-wielding psychotic to the ibove all, ' unpredictable. "Secondly, the introduces himself by the false name, craziest of situations. His combination of ver screen in I960 with Psycho, his 1959 movie is a roller coaster ride of action as Lester Townsend. Thornhill insists that cool, humour and the ability to handle the offering, North By Northwest illustrates his everyman Thornhill is chased on trains, on there must have been a big mistake, but of film's action is perfect. In my opinion, the mastery of film technique, narrative struc- planes, and even on foot. Thirdly, consider- course Vandarnm and his main henchman, best performance in this movie is given by ture, and a control over the suspense- ing the limitations of 1950's film technolo- Leonard (Martin Landau), do not believe Eva Marie Saint as the woman Thornhill thriller genre that no filmmaker has gy, the movie brilliantly portrays some of him. Thornhill manages to escape, but gets has so much trouble figuring out. The equaled to date. American cinema's most memorable into more trouble as he tries to unravel the strength of her character transcends the North by Northwest manages to place a scenes, such as the crime at the UN, mystery of what has really happened to 1950's context of the movie to make her a modern heroine even in the 21st century. love story at the center of a tale of spies, Thornhill's crop-dusting encounter, and a him. Before he knows it, he is wanted for Here is a character that any present-day mistaken identity, suspense, mystery and climactic struggle on the top of Mount the murder of the real Lester Townsend, a actress could learn a thing or two from. Eve action that moves through New York, Rushmore. Fourthly, with all the non-stop United Nations diplomat. remains witty, intelligent, and sexy Chicago, and South Dakota. Here is a film action, the movie never takes itself too seri- Thornhill goes on the run across throughout the film. James Mason is appro- from the 1950s that is exciting, smart, ously and is continuously witty and humor- America, tracing the movements of the real priately menacing yet restrained as the funny, and even sexy. Yet at first, the movie ous. George Kaplan, who Thornhill is con- vinced holds the answers to everything- leader of an international gangster opera- (The real identity of George Kaplan is but tion. one of the many surprises in the film.) On He is a cultured thug who does not need the way, Thornhill meets, befriends, and to show his violent side constantly in order falls in love with Eve Kendall (Eva Marie to maintain his villainous veneer. The sup- Saint) in a series of scenes.that take place porting cast is also strong, with special on a train. But Eve, it turns out, is kudos to Martin Landau as Vandamm's Trinity College Hillel and The Israel Program Center of the Vandamm's girlfriend. In classic Cold War spooky right-hand man, and Jessie Royce Greater Hartford Jewish Community Center invite you era style, we learn that Vandamm is a spy Landis as Thornhill's hilarious mother, to a recital by internationally acclaimed pianists who is smuggling secrets out of the country This spy-thriller movie more than lives to the Comrnunists. up to Hitchcock's repualion as the The American intelligence services do "Master of Suspense" and makes recent Shai Wosner, an Israeli not want to arrest him yet; they don't know spy movies pale in comparison to North By and exactly how his operation works. So they Northwest. Saleem Aboud-Ashkar, a Palestinian

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DIANA POTTER spots. Wednesday's "Wild Irish Jam Night" ing the dress code: "No dirty pants or City Steam and the brewery tanks are featuring fiddle player P.V. O'Donnell shirts." behind the bar. On tap is the original City . FEATURES EDITOR intruiged me. How wild would it get? I It is crowded for a Wednesday. The Steam Ale, a mild brown ale, the best sell- Ahh, the joys of happy hour. For most of would soon find out, as 1 called my friend crowd is older, mostly the after-work ing Naughty Nurse pale ale, Blonde on the working world, the term connotes a Adam and set up a date. crowd, although there are a few young Blonde, a bitter, fragrant stock ale, whisky on the rocks a! a bar on the way We arrived at City Steam on the early people mingling. We look around and Luscious Wheat, an unfiltered German- home from the office, or a cold beer upon side, and almost miss style wheat beer, Chester's Hard Cider, a P>¥?ArFT7'RW arriving home after were greet- the Wild Connecticut favorite, "as crisp and dry as a long day at the ed by an old Irish Jam in a new dollar bill," and The Devil and 67 OJr garage. But wait, brownstone a booth in Virgins. I try the Naughty Nurse and Adam, THE WBBK isn't any n°ur in building the corner. who is feeling adventurous, goes for The which one has a and a black The Wild Devil and 67 Virgins. At $4 to $4.25 a pint, drink by definition happy? That would awning with Irish Jam City Steam is not cheap, although they do make happy hour at Trinity, well, all the— the comfort- hasn't got- have a daily $3 pint special. Pitchers are wait, that's not the point. Happy hour still able phrase, ten too wild $12.50 and a Beerbong (equal to 2 pitch- exists as a part of the American culture, a "families yet. People ers) is $20. Tuesdays look more promising, time to relax, be social and happy at the end welcome." start pulling as one can get any beer in a logo glass for of the day and let's face it, have a drink. Upon enter- up chairs $5 and refills are only $2 after that. For Trinity students, there are usually three ing, we and joining The Naughty Nurse, an auburn ale, was options for spending happy hour. The first were imme- in. There served in a tall pint glass with a thick layer is the automatic response to the happy hour diately com- are about a of foam on top. It was crisp, but not too dozen fid- question: "Let's go to The Tap." Thursdays fo rtabIe . hoppy for an IPA. The Naughty Nurse was it's always the same two words: "The The atmos- dle players, not very naughty. I'm a big fan . The Devil Bistro." And then there is the lazy option of phere was a mandolin, and 67 virgins, on the other hand, was "There's beer in the fridge." upbeat and a penny smooth and went down easy, just like the whistle, a Hartford—Yeah, I know, it's a helluva the service Devil does, I suppose. guitar, a town. The Learning Corridor is up and the was atten- I look at the menu to see what else City drum, an North End is down. And yet, most Trinity t i v e . Steam has to offer. Appetizers include accordion students never visit the city's hidden happy Although Crackling Calamari and Coconut Tiger and a harp hour treasures during their stay in modern, Prawns, "beer batter dipped and fried." played with Connecticut's capital. Downtown, for there was a Mondays are Mexicali Mondays where you one hand by instance, hasn't been a traditional student comfortable can get $2 margaritas and half-price mecca. Wouldn't it be great, I thought, if a girl talk- old-school- ing on her nachos. someone were to give me a roadmap and ishness to We wander around for a while. City guide to the best happy hours that this city cell phone the place. with the Steam has three floors, the basement floor has to offer. Then maybe I could get a dash The lighting of which is a 150-seat Rathskellar, which of culture with my watered down Bud other. The:,. was warm, sound bor-i hosts the "Brew Ha Ha Comedy Club" on Light. Or maybe, just maybe, 1 wouldn't be and not too Saturday'nights. It has a sit-down area, drinking a Bud Light at all. ders.pn too dim and it much fid- music, and a pool hall/game lounge. City Flipping through The Advocate, I found was not too dle. ' •' . , ' ' " Steam is certainly suitable for the under-21 : an ad for City Steam Brewery Cafe on smokey. The walls boasted an old beer ad We go to the bar and see what's on tap, crowd who want to go in and get some Main Street. The catchy ad, featuring from the 50's featuring a Munroe-esque On top of the bar is a steam whistle which nachos and watch the Wolfpack or play "Good Food" and "Live Bands" was woman in red gloves advertising Hull's is >?lown v$ '

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A program of Ihe New York City Board of Education, an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. FEBRUARY 5, 2001 - THE TRINITY TRIPOD PAGE 13 He Said/She Said... If You Could Pick Any Top 10 Pick-Up Lines You Name Except Your Current One, What Would It Be? Should Never Use, Even at Psi U embrace a whole new future - with a clean slate! The proposition is frightening, and io. If I told you you had a great body, He Said &L the fact that name-changing occurs often is JUSTIN SUGHRUE a testament to the superficiality of society would you hold it against me? FEATURES WRITER and to peoples'lack of pride. But I digress. There certainly are times 9. Your daddy must have been a Ever been in a conversation where the when changing one's name is harmless, as is the case of nicknames. A special nick- topic of changing your name comes up? I Hartford thug, because he stole the name carries more meaning than a common find that most people generally wanted to name, and they provide people with what I change their name when they were younger like to call a 'dash of celebrity.', A good stars out of the sky and put them in and they will be quick to offer just what friend of mine was given the moniker name that was if the subject ever arises. "Bingo" by his two sisters when he was your eyes. John. Jack. Chris. Mike. I always found young, and his name is known all over the that my friends preferred the quick, hard- world by all the foxy ladies and pretty girls. 8. It's wet, you gotta be careful. sounding names the best. Americans often take flack for the lack of Personally, I have always had a soft spot stories behind their names -- Well, it was 7. Can I buy you a drink at the Tap? for Nick. 1 remember describing my desire either Whit or Coley so we Hipped a coin, in the form of a logical justification. and Coley it was... In many societies and They've got a new one called Sex on "Justin is good for a kid, but I just can't see religions around the world, the assignment it stenciled on a nameplate." What? It's of names is taken much more seriously the Long Walk. actually a little scary looking back, because than it is in America. I had thought about it long enough to pro- But frankly, it seems rational to name 6. You're in my poetry class. Tell me vide a concrete reason, which probably your child simply because you like the means I was between the ages of 8 and 12 name. It would become tiresome if every your name again, sweetie. - perhaps a little late to still be thinking day on the Long Walk you encountered the about it - who knows? I was a late devel- inevitable, "hey, what's up 'Stands with a 5. Do you believe in love at first sight oper. I didn't figure out that Santa wasn't Fist'" or "hello 'All Wise and Venerable married to the tooth fairy 'til last year. This Professor Chatfield.'" I write with the or should I take off my beer goggles? sort of childish whim is cute, common, and utmost respect, of course. Modern times generally harmless. But is it always? call for practical names, and society abides. 4. You look great! Did you lose When does changing your name suddenly The best way to follow suit, but also become a necessity, born out of the belly of ensure that your child isn't stuck with weight? a damaged reputation? After all, it's done 'Bart' or 'Clyde' is to give them a name all the time. Peopje change their names to like 'William' or 'Richard' or 'Elizabeth' or 3. Is it hot in here or is it just you? be admitted to country clubs, in order to 'Madison,' names that are malleable, and avoid religious discrimination. Married can be shaped into Will, Willy, Bill, Rich, 2. I think I'm going to live in your couples sometimes use the woman's last Dick, Chip, Lizzy, Liz, Beth, Liza, or name, because of her superior social stand- Maddy. [What? Libby didn't make the cut? dorm next year. Can I check out your ing. Sometimes, and rumor has it that this, -Ed.] has happened at Trinity, people will change their first names because they carry the Or you can hope that something funny room? happens that leads to a nickname, because burden of a negative high school reputa- these are by far the most fun. Jugger, Seif, tion. . .,. • 1. Nice ribbon belt! Wanna? Tone Lbc, Boodoo, Dawg, Yoda, Teen- In short, adults don't go around changing wolf, Monster, Chappy, and Fingeys are their names foi phonetic purposes — I was among some of my lavontes. They estab- born a Chaklu^(^ci^&HU§nM^i^M|

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Archaeology of Martha's Vineyard Broad Street Gallery Join the language tables for very informal and casu- Junior art majors gallery showing. No admission fee. al conversation (all levels are welcome) over lunch at The Archaeological Institute of America Hartford the following tables in Hamlin Hall. Society and the Trinity College Classics Department Susan Cheal present: 'The Archaeology of Martha's Vineyard: Greek myths, fables and their moral lessons serve as FRENCH: Mondays 12 Noon-1PM the literary source material that is juxtaposed with 10,000 years at the Lucy Vincent Beach Site." Audrey Sartiaux, x2523 Professor Elizabeth Chilton of the University of paintings derived from Milo Winter's illustrations from the 1919 edition of The Aesop's for Children. Massachusetts will speak on Monday, February 11, GERMAN: Mondays 12 Noon-1PM Austin Arts Center, Widener Gallery 2002 at 8:00 PM in the Life Sciences Auditorium. Michael Schmelzle, x2521 Daily 1-6, and evenings of performances in the AAC. No admission fee. Philosophy Lecture HEBREW: Thursdays 12:40-1:15PM Levana Polate, x5197 The Philosophy Department presents the annual Blanchard W. Means Memorial Lecture on Thursday, TALIAN: Thursdays 12:15-1:15PM February 21, 2002 at 7:00 PM in Rittenberg Lounge. Paolo Villa, x4230 Professor Emily Rolfe Grosholz of The Pennsylvania Miscellaneous State University will speak on "Beauvoir, Colette, and JAPANESE: Fridays 12 Noon-1PM the Poetics of Space: The Philosophical Uses of Rieko Wagoner, x2424 Childhood and Shelter." Thinking of Studying Away in Fall 2002? PORTUGUESE: Wednesdays 12-lpm Human Rights Lecture If you are planning on studying away from Trinity during the Fall 2002 Semester, you are required to Carl a Simplicio, x5198 attend ONE of the following workshops held in "The Search for Truth in South Africa - Was Justice Goodwin Lounge (basement of the RUSSIAN: Wednesdays 12Noon-lpm Served?" 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Student Discussant: - Cordelia Frewen '04 How would you like spend part of the summer 2002 Trinity Pipes and Drums Annual Ceilidh Reception. 6.30 Lo 7:3$ p.m. . „ Wean Terrace Room C, Mather Hall studying at Trinity's Rofae Campus, amid the glories of Antiquity and the Renaissance -- in the Jieart of" a Trie evening of Saturday, February 16th, the Trinity Physics: Molecules at MicroKelvin vibrant modern capital? Pipes and Drums will be performing a show chockful! This year's summer program will run from Saturday, of Scottish and Irish musical fun. Play the pipes, dance a jig, see men wear kilts. Professor William Stwalley of the University of 3une I to Friday, July 12. Admissions are on a rolling Connecticut (Storrs) will give the talk: "Molecules at basis. The deadline for applications is March 15, Time- TBA MicroKelvin" on Friday, February 8, 2002 in 2002.A limited amount of financial aid is available for McCook 106 at 3:00 PM. • Trinity College students. 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continued from page 20 Clark. The Cougars, who are ranked in the converting 17 out of 17 shols from the foul top 25, jumped out to an eariy lead, putting line. Tri-captain guard Matt Jones added the Bantams away by halftime. Clark built 13 points, 8 assists, and 3 steals, while on a 28 point halftime lead to finish with a continued from page 20 At one point, the match on Saturday was Uszenski tallied 12 points, 5 boards, and 5 108-75 victory. Trinity was once again led were eager to beat them, so there was a tied 4-4 in matches, with one match left to steals. Clearly, however, the story of by the play of Baker who finished with 28 great deal of satisfaction felt by all." The decide the outcome. Freshman Meridy Friday's game was Freshman forward points on 11 of seventeen shooting. women will face Harvard in two weeks for Vollmers, playing no. 7, solidified the 'W Darren Baker, who coming off the bench This weekend's only match-up was the national championship. When asked by crushing her opponent 3-1. Senior added 13 points to (he effort, not missing Saturday at NESCAC rival Amherst. This about the upcoming rematch, Anderson Amanda Todd noted, "I was so excited an attempt. Baker had scored eight points game, like the two previous, was not with- quipped, "We feel confident about beating when Meridy -won that I stepped over a in his six previous appearances for Trinity out its heroics.. Freshman John Halas them again." group of Harvard girls on my way to con- and his point per game average climbed scored the game-tying three pointer with gratulate her. I couldn't contain myself!" from 1.3 before to 3.0 after the game. "My two seconds left to force what would be the shots were dropping, and I was able to hit first of three overtimes. Ryan Uszenski some big ones," he noted. sent the game into a second overtime ses- If you thought Baker was done there, how- sion with a driving layup off a give-and-go ever, than you mus( not have heard about feed from Jones, U would befitting that ft, *> Mj that Saturday's game against Bates where Colin Tabb would score the game winning the freshman sensation scored another 18 three-pointer to set the final score after points, including the game-tying three- three overtimes at 110-107 - it would end pointer to force overtime from half court as his tally at 34 points for the day.- Opportunities for time expired. "The play actually wasn't Trinity has an important weekend coming designed for me to shoot it," Baker up, facing Conn. College on Friday at recalled, "but when I turned around I real- home at 7:30 p.m. in the Oosting Juniors and Seniors ized 1 didn't have as much clock as I had Gymnasium, and traveling to Middletown thought. It was the first time I've ever to play Wesleyan on Saturday afternoon. If made a shot from that far to force overtime, the past three games are any indication of.; with" MassMutual! so I was very excited." how these two might go, then it will be The Bantams had been trailing by as much more than worth your while to come down Full time positions arid as eleven points leading up to overtime, but and cheer on the Bantams as they continue never looked back, defeating the Bobcats on their quest towards the NCAA tourna- symmer Internships 105-96. ment. This past Tuesday the Bantams took oh available. infoSissiii Wednesday, Feb 13 2002 6:30pm - 7:30pm Career Services Office Teleconferencing Room Interviews Thursday February 14, 2002 Apply Now! Deadline to apply is Sunday, Feb.. 10, 2002 Log onto Trinity Recruiting at http://trinGoll.erecruiting.com. Do a find for MassMutual, post your resume online, and reserve your time slot for an interview NOW! C R (Call ,\2583 PAGE 18 THE TRINITY TRIPOD - FEBRUARY 5, 2001 Men's Hockey Defeats Slddmore in Overtime

Alice Robinson were not able to capitalize during the •\ Sports Writer remaining time and were heading into overtime. Trinity, fed. up with their sloppy After a disappointing halt to the Men's Ice The Intramural insider scours the campus each week play and inability to convert scoring oppor- Hockey game against Massachusetts to find the true Trinity Athletes, the warriors of intramu- tunities, stepped it up. O'Leary scored the College due to a power outage, the Trinity game-winning goal only a mere 46 seconds ral sports. This week the Intramural Insider ran into Hockey team was looking to capture a win into overtime Off an assist from-senior co- Rob O'Leary'05 on the road against Skidmore College. captain Matt Greason ' ••> However, the win was going to be harder to Trinity freshman goalie Doug Kisielius Intramural Insider: "Bob what the deal? You and your get than the Bantams anticipated. Losing to played a strong game for a rookie in his Wesleyan the night before, 6-0, Skidmore boy Dan Giickberg '05 just became the first two kids to first career conference start, with 21 saves. did not seem to be on top of their game. On ever get cut from an Intramural basketball team. The The freshman stonewalled Skidmore on Saturday afternoon however, they were not numerous one on one scoring opportunities way I heard it your a pretty dumb kid and your game's going to hand over another win without and on four unsuccessful power play putting up a fight. Sophomore forward Dan pretty gross, but Dan's game is the ugliest thing around. chances. Kisielius worked well with his Gyllstrom scored the first goal on the game Word on the street is the only thing uglier than his game veteran defense and held his composure off "an assist from freshman forward Jeff throughout the entire game. . . is hisgtrf." ,.;! Natale, but the Bantam offense wasn't able The 3-2 victory, improves Trinity's record to pull through given four power play to li-6-1 overall and 9-4-1 in the opportunities and only converting on one NESCAC. Skidmore continues on their during the second period. The goal came Rpb O'Leary '05: "HeyJII atifait I can't ball and we all losing streak dropping to 2-15-2 overall after sophomore forward Steve LaBrie beat know I ain't a good lookin' kid', but lets get serious. I and 2-10-2 in the EGAC .East. Trinity will the Skidmore goalie on an assist from jun- ! face tough NESCAC competition this meanwe all know theYe is nothing in this world uglier ior, forward Greg O'Leary. Trinity,main- weekend against Middlebury and Williams. i[ tained their 2-1 lead into the third period, than Dan Glickberg's girL t .'. . Both games will be played at Kingswood but Skidmore answered! back and tied the Oxford rink in West Hartford. score with 12;28 remaining. The Bantams

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Interview Diana Potter 33rd place and Micol Sabbadini finished Features Editor 34th. Lori Evans came in at 39th and Julia Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2002 Komanecky '03 finished 40th. tn 6:00pm - 8:60pm On Sunday January 20, The Trinity College Lauren Muenzberg slid through in 48 , Ski team completed its second successful Erica Rosenzweig in 54th and Sarah Career Services Office weekend at Mount Snow, placing soundly Weisberg'03 in 60th. in both the men's and women's divisions. Trinity men were not to be outdone by the In the women's Slalom on January 19, women. In the men's division, Will rd Canning finished 4th, Dave Marks 8th and Information Session Micoi Sabbadini '05 secured a solid 23 Kyle Cooke 19th.. Steve Sideris was right place finish, with Trude Goodman '03, behind in 23rd with Lauren Muenzberg '03, Erica Rosenzweig Watson McLeish in 37th. Ben Kahane '05 Tuesday, March 5, 2002 '04, Lori Evans '04, and Annie Troutman rc '04 following in 37, 38, 39,, 40 and 41st posted a 43 ' place finish and Rob Rodgers 8:30am-5:00pm places respectively. On the men's side, was 61st. Adam Cohen '05 came in'67th, Will Canning '02 finished in 9th place and Elliot Kadar 71st and Andrew Silard '05 Career Services Offices Dave Marks '03 finished in llth place. 82nd. \ • Kyle Cooke '05 and Watson McLeish '05 Trinity's Ski Team competes in a league finished just behind in 23rd and 28th comprised of nine colleges including Apply Now! places. Steve Sideris '04 Amherst, Connecticut College, Boston earned a 41 st place finish after a fall on the University arid Tufts, Each team can race Deadline is Friday, March 1, 2002. first run. Rob Rodgers '02 chalked up a ten women and ten male racers per clay. tn Trinity's roster consists of thirteen men and commendable 44 place finish and Elliot ten women. Currently the Trinity Men's Log onto Trinity Recruiting at Kadar '04 and Bryan Armstrong '02 posted team holds third place overall^ while the http://trincoll.erecruiting.com. 56th and 61st place, finishes. women hold eighth place. Do a find for Worcester, post your resume online, In the Giant Slalom-on January 20th, The Ski team, lead by captain; Will Trinity Women scored more impressive Canning, holds practices twice a week at and reserve your time slot for an interview. individual results. Christina Zimmermann Woodbury Ski Area, fifty minutes west of c R '05 had a breakthrough 23rd Trinity. B 5 place finish. Trude Goodman finished in The Trinity Tripod - February 5, 2002 Trinity Squash Sweeps Harvard

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James Cabot main room of the newly-dedicated George Justin Sughrue Amina Helal, and the no. 5 ranked Sports Writer A. Kellner Center while both teams did Sports Writer freshman Lynn Leong. their introductions. Trinity's two senior Walking into the squash courts on Saturday Perhaps the best ,pai* iJBout watching the On Saturday, February 2, the Trinity captains, Rohan Juneja (Bombay, India) was like attending the main event of the , women is the support they give to one Men's Squash Team performed masterfully and senior co-captain Lefika Ragontse WWF, pr an NBA playoff game. The scene another in between games. After losing a; before a home crowd consisting of hun- (Gaborone, Botswana) provided the intro-. was buzzing with electricity, and oddly game, it must be tough to come off the dreds of students, atumni, and parents (for ductions for the. indestructible Bantam enough, school spirit. Squash matches are court, with hundreds of people watching both Trinity and Harvard), suffering only team as Trinity students looked on with always a joy to attend. From the days' of your every move. But this is made easier one loss in a near-perfect routing of their pride. Entering the match, Trinity's Men Mr. Marcus Cowie taunting his opponents by the support the girls give one another chief rival, the Harvard Crimson. During had won their last sixty matches in a row - and getting a rise out of the crowd to the immediately after each game. the past few seasons, the "Harvard match" there was a shared sense of high expecta- present play of the amazingly powerful and The win was crucial, for the Bantam has been Trinity Squash's most challenging tion felt throughout the crowd, but the team deft Bernardo Samper, Trinity has been women had been ranked no. 2 in the coun- obstacle, viewed by many as an indication refused to let any of its loyal fans down, as home to exciting squash. try behind Harvard until Saturday's victory, of how the post-season will play out; after usual. : This past Saturday was obviously no which earned them the no. i ranking. the confidence and depth that the Bantams Freshman phenom Bernardo Samper exception, and not just on the men's side. Senior Co-Captain Mollie Anderson com- showed yesterday, there is no question in (Bogota, Colombia) won his match quite The Trinity women's match was a true nail- mented on the win: "We have been putting anyone's mind that this will be the team's handily, losing only 6 points total in his 9- biter, for the Bantams eked out the victory a lot of time and effort into practice, and we consecutive fourth championship. by a match score of 5-4. The women are see SQUASH on page 20 There was standing room only in the led by the no. 1 ranked player in the nation, see SQUASH on page 17 Men's Basketball Beats Amherst in Triple OT The men's basketball team has been on a would come home with a split, defeating tear, winning six of their last eight games, Middlebury 79-65, and losing 85-75 at putting the team third, behind Bowdoin and Williams. At week's end, Trinity stood at Williams, in the NESCAC standings. 10-3, 1-1 in conference play and senior co- After splitting a two-game trip to the West captain Colin Tabb was named NESCAC Coast over break, Trinity. (13-4, 4-1) Men's Basketball "Player of the. Week", returned home to Connecticut, defeating averaging 27.3 points, 7.7 rebounds, and Springfield College at home 75-65, and 2.7 assists per game during the week end- traveling to Southern Vermont where ing January 20^. Junior forward Ryan Uszenski set a new Coming home Friday for the first time school record high of eleven steals in a 75- since classes resumed for the spring, the 62 Trinity win. "It-was overwhelming to Bantams kept the magic going, beating achieve such an accomplishment." Tufts 88-87 in dramatic fashion. Tied 42- Uszenski remarked. "But, even though it's 42 at the half, Trinity trailed by as much as a great personal achievement, my real goal nine points in the second half before com- is for us to make the NCAAs, which we ing back and eventually winning on senior have a real shot at doing." - tri-captain Brian Dion's off the glass basket The following weekend marked the begin- with 2.1 seconds left in the game. Tabb ning of conference play, crucial to Trinity's Trinity offense scores a key point on Friday's game, lead all scorers with 25 points and 8 assists, post-season hopes. Traveling to which ended in a stunning triple overtime. Middlebury and Williams, the Bantams see OT on page 20