Triskelion (Trisk) -- known for planning Coming Out Week in October and Pride Month in April -- is "closed," according to Trisk General Coordinator Aaron Schwid '05. The absence of Trisk, an organization centered around political, social and educational factors for the homosexual, bisexual, transgender, intersex, unidentified and questioning students and other members of the Brandeis community, is due to the decision to restructure.

Schwid and the Trisk board chose to give the organization a break because of questions instigated by an event during Coming Out Week.

"A gay alumnus who had helped form Trisk approached some Trisk members who were dancing around a closet door and asked us why Trisk was still active. He was upset that Trisk still needed to be active," Schwid said. "Does Trisk benefit anyone in anyway? Sure. Of course we do. But how? And, how can we be more successful?"

The Union government is working with Trisk, helping to assist the restructuring process.

"I will be participating in a revisiting retreat later this month to offer the full support of the Student Union to Trisk in their efforts to maximize the services and assistance they provide on campus," Student Union President Ben Brandzel '03 said.

Brandzel is referring to the Trisk retreat from Feb. 15 to Feb. 16 that will begin the restructuring process.

"All clubs, especially those with a high level of responsibility, should take time to refocus. That is what Trisk is doing," Schwid said.

"Trisk was being pushed in all directions, and thought this lack of focus was resulting in a disservice to the students," Brandzel said.

The "bold move" to restructure Trisk, Brandzel said, will make Trisk "stronger and more effective than ever before."

Being one of the "most valuable and important clubs on campus," according to Brandzel, Trisk deserves support along the way of their restructuring route.

"They provide essential support services, social networks and advocacy clout to the GLBT community and beyond, and we all have a huge vested interest in their continued success," Brandzel said.

"We are in a difficult process," Schwid continued, "but, when we emerge, Trisk will be more efficient and effective.