Crtmtp VOL.XCVINO.22 PUBLISHED BY THE STUDENTS OF TRINITY COLLEGE SINCE 1904 APRIL 28,-1998 Institute Of Living, Trinity, Host AIDS Quilt BY DAN BERMAN I AND SARA MERIN Tripod Editors "From a single panel to a monument that blankets the world," the AIDS Me- morial Quilt covered yet another small corner of the globe last week at a display in the Trinity College Field House. The quilt has been traveling the globe in sections since its creation in 1987 as part of the NAMES Project, and it was brought to Hartford on April 20-23 through the efforts the Institute for Liv- ing and Trinity College. Made up of over 43,000 panels, each ' S of which is 3' by 6'feet, the size of a grave, * » the quilt memorializes 80,000 AIDS vic- tims. Upon entering the field house, visitors SARAH BETTENCOURT were met with a lone voice forming a Students revel in the inclement weather during Sunday's concert. constant stream of victims' names. A large mass of color in the center of the No Rain Checks For Spring Concert floor, which covered most of the [ie\d "~SiS^ T~^ ^TTi noticeablticeably smaller than last year, which but the Trinity farenfuTrefusefatlftMrefused to let thtfie ^ IDS quiit BY PATRICK R. NOONAN he characterized as "crazy." weather keep their spirits down. In fact, were laid out in sections divided by News Editor As Hallapalooza unwound, the Col- many capitalized on the rain by turning walking space and marked with tissue umns semi-formal party starte'd up. The the LSC Quad into a mudpit for wres- and donation boxes. Each square of the quilt memorialized groups or individual In what always promises to be the cra- bash was held in the Cave and adjoining tling and frolicking. victims and were hand crafted using ev- . ziest time of the year on top of Gallows patio. Attendance at the function was The malaise in front of the stage be- erything from photographs to baby Hill, this year's Spring Weekend did not very high, in spite of persistent problems came dangerous, as one student broke blankets to Bart Simpson boxer shorts. fail to disappoint those seeking good with running the door and serving her leg in the crowd. Kelly then decided The walls were covered by squares of music, social atmosphere, and of course drinks. "Psi-U was fun, but you couldn't to halt the concert ten minutes before the the quilt that had yet to be assembled alt. bev. The weekend was packed with get a drink," stated Scott Macdonald '98. scheduled conclusion. Kelly defended into panels and a AIDS quilting project events for students to enjoy during their Furthermore, Buildings and Grounds the decision, stating, "the mudwrestling made by the students of Timothy last weekend before finals. had their hands full with the cleanup and sliding was quickly getting out of Edwards Middle School in South The weekend kicked off on Friday at from this party, as the refuse piled up hand. I believe that there is a relation- Windsor, Connecticut. 4:30 PM on the Cave patio with a Ska- outside the Cave and was left unat- ship between the length of the concert The quilts were accompanied by po- Fest featuring the Pilfers. At 5:00 PM, the tended until Monday morning. and student misbehavior." ems written by the students for a health Trinitones held their final concert of the Sunday afternoon marked the annual In spite of any problems, most had a class; some were highly abstract, telling year in the chapel garden. There were no Spring Weekend Concert on the LSC great time as they spent their last real the readers not to use IV. drugs or to ab- events planned for the remainder of the Quad featuring God Street Wine and weekend of the school year with friends stain from sex, while others were trib- night, giving the student body the op- George Clinton and the P-Funk All Stars. at Trinity. "It rained, it poured, but we utes to parents and family members who portunity to rest up for the next day. Many feared that the constant rain still ended the year with a bang," said see AIDS on page seven On Saturday, the morning began with would put a damper on the festivities, Amy Friedman'99. the TCAC Fun Fest, a carnival for chil- dren of all ages which included a dunk tank with Trinity celebrities. Despite the bitter cold, students and visitors alike The Man Behind The Myth: A Look took advantage of the ballpit and moonwalk. The bouncy-ball race was also a huge success with the youngsters. At Dean Of Students David Winer • At 2:00 PM, St. Anthony's Hall hosted lowed grounds during his tenure. But the annual Hallapalooza Party, which BY DAN BERMAN now it's his turn to move on — almost. VUG i featured Percy Hill, Fox Trot Zulu, Tim News Editor After 32 years, David Winer won't be that i NewtonTriojohhny Vibrato,and Gypsy easy to chase away; he plans to take a sab- Revival. While the event was well at- Talk to anyone on campus about batical next year and then return to his tended, Campus Safety Director Brian David Winer, and invariably someone old post as a' professor of psychology. (In- Kelly noted that the size of the party was will describe him as a "Trinity institu- terestingly, new Vice President of Stu- tion," for he has been an integral part of dent Services Sharon Herzberger the Trinity community since LBJ was occupied the same post of Chair of the President, and Dean of Students since Psychology department as Winer once Inside This Ford. For those of you keeping score, did.) that's 32 years at Trinity, 22 as Dean. He It takes a special type of person to last Week's Issue even lived on campus for 15 of those at a job as demanding as Dean of Stu- years. dents for so many years. Dedication sim- News...... pg. 5 It is staggering when you think about ply isn't enough — it requires a genuine it: while most students think four years love for interacting with, and caring Opinion pg. 2 at Trinity is a long time, Winer started about, college students. This is a task that Arts „,..,....... p . 8 here when the student body numbered must be undertaken with all effort pos- g 1200, all of whom were males. Five col- sible. Like the classic small-town Announcements. pg .14 lege presidents, over half of all Trinity practician who knows all and cures all, Winer is a mentor and teacher, dispens- RLE graduates, including his two stepsons (in 22-year veteran as Dean of Features pg, ]6 ing knowledge from his years of experi- '87 and '96), and even his wife as an 1DP Students David Winer. Sports...... pg. 24 student, have passed through these hal- see WINER on page five PAGE 2 OPINION THE TRINITY TRIPOD - APRIL 28,1998 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The End of an Era The Tripod: Of, For, and By the People To the Editor: five minutes of reading material We all pass him on the Long Walk everyday. Clad in a suit and colorful during dinner on Tuesday. It In the twenty years of my life seems the problem is that as a bow tie, he walks with a lively gait, always taking time to extend his hand I have learned a great deal about collective group, we've lost the or grant one of his characteristically wry smiles. For twenty-two years, what I am not. 1 am not John will to read about the fascinat- Trinity students have continuously received both a smile and the uncon- Rambo, and I am not John ing lectures, sports events we Henry, I am not Billy the Kid. I didn't attend, and stereotypes ditional support of Dean of Students David Winer, who will step down am also not too impressed with that don't apply to us. All that at the close of the academic year. the Tripod, but then again I am crap doesn't count for a thing in not in charge of the around the mind of a Trinity student. Beginning his career here at Trinity as an esteemed Psychology profes- 2,040 students who make up I don't know whose fault this sor, Winer later assumed the position of Dean of Students where, for over this campus. What I earlier will is. I don't really care. I know two decades, he has remained a commanding presence on the Trinity probably get me flogged down who's responsible for the hard at the office, but I stand by it. I work that is put into this weekly campus. Admired by all, Winer represents the student body's link to the look at the front page of the pa- piece of journalism. And I administration. With over two thousand students, this is no easy task; per and see the words: "Pub- know it's them who can change on a daily basis countless students traipse into his Hamlin office seeking lished by the students of Trinity it. Everyone can. It's our paper, College since 1904." Then I look and I'd like to see some work put advice, guidance or simply someone to listen. He is known for his calm up and about half the people in into figuring out who "we" are. demeanor, caring manner, thoughtful counsel and above all his genuine Mather are using the paper for continued on page 4 regard for the Trinity student body.