Even so, the idea [of privatizing Social Security] still carries significant currency with younger voters,” said Diana Evans, a political scientist at Trinity College in Hartford. “It plays well with the young, middle-class professionals who tend to be independents,” Evans said. 

Diana Evans, professor of political science, “Facing Off Over Social Security” by Daniela Altimari, Hartford Courant, October 21, 2002

“The much more important and more powerful form of education for the 21st century is about getting people to deal with masses of information, make sense of it, and to be able to think, write, articulate, and have a moral compass—so we’re not left just waiting for the next Enron moment.”

Richard H. Hersh, president, “How to create ‘international learners,’” The Christian Science Monitor, October 1, 2002

“The right to have a cloned child, like the right to wear a red hat, is not an important right in the scheme of things. But if we take away this right because of irrational fears, we will have lost a small measure of our freedom for no gain.”

James Hughes, associate director of institutional research, “Cloning as a Valid Reproductive Choice” (Editorial), Hartford Courant, October 21, 2002

“Among other things, just war theory requires that a war be winnable and used as a last resort. It must be waged by those recognized to have political authority, Kirkpatrick said, and authorizes a pre-emptive strike only if a lethal attack is imminent and certain.”

Frank Kirkpatrick, professor of religion, “Forum Examines War Against Iraq” by Sudhin S. Thanawala, Hartford Courant, October 24, 2002

 “Intact, a fresh treatment of imaging data indicates that at least one crucial aspect of thought recruits the entire brain, not just a few of its parts, says philosopher Dan Lloyd of Trinity College in Hartford, Conn.”

Dan Lloyd, professor of philosophy, “Spreading Consciousness” by Bruce Bovver, Science News, October 19, 2002 

“[Greg Tanner ’04] has done his work in the weight room and become incredibly strong for his size. His athleticism helps us a great deal from the linebacker position, where he has been a dependable starter for two-plus seasons.”

Charles Priore, assistant professor/ head football coach, “Tanner joins Wellesley alums at Trinity” by Marvin Pave, The Boston Globe, October 10, 2002

Todd Vogel, director of American studies program, “Curriculum Will Focus On Making History Come Alive” by Robert A. Frahm, Hartford Courant, October 23, 2002