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Drastic changes to the Colonial Cash system A self-study by Student and Academic that require students to spend predetermined Support Services showed that more than half amounts at GW eateries will allow the University Drugs in the of the department’s employees consider re- to finance sweeping changes to J Street. signing each month and more than a quarter Nancy Haaga, managing director of Campus consider quitting each week. Support Services, said the changes to many of The study, conducted to help one of the J Street’s venues are in response to parent and University’s largest departments function student concern about a dearth of healthy food more logically, showed that students often options at the University. Forcing students to eat Dorms feel connected to the University through at University venues will ensure financial stabil- niches and that GW’s institutional bureau- ity for Sodexho, J Street’s food service provider, cracy negatively impacts both students and Haaga said. photo illustration by Alex Ellis and Tim Gowa/Hatchet staff the department’s staff. “These changes will allow students to eat SASS gathered information for the re- what they want in the quantities that they search primarily from interviews and sur- desire,” Haaga wrote in an e-mail. “The move by Bryan Han on marijuana rules. veys. The report includes opinions and testi- away from brands enables Sodexho to offer more Hatchet Staff Writer According to the University Police Depart- mony from 11 SASS senior staff members and quality, nutritious and appealing food and menu ment crime log, there have been at least five drug 10 GW faculty members along with online selections that better meet the myriad of student University officials said this spring that drug law arrests this past year. Drug law arrests include survey responses from 380 students and 166 dining preferences.” distribution violations rose during this past aca- a variety of illicit substances but exclude alcohol. SASS employees. Wendy’s and Jamba Juice will remain at J demic year. While many of the students arrested The four students arrested for possession with “We want students to feel like we’re re- Street, but the University is replacing all other J for dealing marijuana were prosecuted in District intent to distribute marijuana were all processed sponding to needs they have expressed,” said Street eateries with less brand-oriented venues. court, they faced severe consequences within the by Metropolitan Police Department’s second pre- Peter Konwerski, assistant vice president for New Marvin Center restaurants will include University’s own cinct, plead guilty to various marijuana charges, SASS. “We’re looking forward to making the Pacific Rim, a sushi and pan-Asian restaurant; a judicial processes. and received different levels of probation and student experience even more unique and This is the second in a more special” GW bagel and pastry shop; a Sodexho dessert two-part series about The Univer- community service, according to court documents. venue; a make-your-own sandwich and deli bar; the consequences of sity’s punishment Despite the outcome in court, a University spokes- Konwerski said a similar SASS study was and Little Italy, a new name for Pandini’s. A pay- marijuana distribution person confirmed none of the four students were done a decade ago that focused on problems on campus. for drug distribu- by-the-pound restaurant and small convenience tion can be as se- enrolled at GW as of May 1. with technology on campus and the need to store will replace J Street Café. Chick-Fil-A will vere as expulsion, make the campus more wired. He said the is- become an express location that allows patrons and several vocal Student Judicial Services sues researched and surveyed in this study to serve themselves. students and organizations have said that this is Director of Student Judicial Services Tara were chosen based on recent demands both “The required Colonial Cash dining dol- too harsh. Administrators argue that the current Woolfson said previously that drug distribu- from administrators and students. lars … provide the required financial base to policy is beneficial to the GW community. Despite tion cases are typically judged at the University This most recent study looked at issues measures from student activists, the University See sass, p. 2 See Sodexho, p. 17 seems staunch in its opposition to easing clamps See marijuana, p. 16

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Andrew Ramonas – Campus News Editor ([email protected]) campusElise Kigner – Campus News Editor ([email protected])

GWBRIEFS The Council on American CAMPUS Politics, now in its 10th year, SNAPSHOT Making memories The Council on American Poli- strives to implement positive CALENDAR changes in politics through tics names two new members education. It is currently Colonial co-chaired by Tony Coehlo, Inauguration Info Washington communica- a former congressman and tions experts Michael Deaver chairman of the Democratic and Howard Paster were ap- Congressional Campaign pointed to GW’s Council on Committee, and Frank Fah- CI 2007 Dates American Politics, an organi- renkopf, former chairman of zation housed in the Graduate the Republican National Com- CI One: June 20-22 School of Political Manage- mittee. CI Two: June 25-27 ment. –Jennifer Easton CI Three: June 29-July 1 As new members of the TONIC grand opening sees heavier CI Four: July 5-7 council, Deaver and Paster will help establish the school’s customer traffic than expected CI Five: July 9-11 master’s program in strate- gic public relations. They will TONIC restaurant opened work closely with the pro- May 29 after several months Check-In Information gram’s co-directors, Don Bates of delays but has recorded and Rick Sullivan, to prepare heavier initial customer traf- Check-in for CI begins for the program’s premiere fic than expected, Manager at 8:30 a.m. on day one this fall. Kenny Bush said. of each session. Sample “In the largest PR firms “It’s been surprisingly schedules are available of the world, (Deaver and busy. We got off to a much Paster) went on to be execu- better start than expected,” online. tive vice presidents,” Sullivan he said of the 21st Street res- said. “They have a tremen- taurant. “Of course, come Au- dous amount of experience gust, it’s going to be crazy.” Check-Out Information working with people in the A restaurant that features Alex Ellis/assistant photo editor PR business (and) they know both bar and table service, CI will wrap up with clos- Colonial Cabinet members film their introduction video for the incoming freshman Class what kind of skills are needed TONIC offers comfort foods of 2011 outside the 2109 F Street residence hall in mid-June. ing session on day three out there.” such as hamburgers, sand- by noon. Try to stick Deaver, the former deputy wiches and chicken pot pie, all of which can be paid for around Foggy Bottom until chief of staff during the Rea- gan administration, currently on GWorld. tity and bond” than other schools. their understanding of D.C., Tap- this time so you can make works as the executive vice In addition to its tradition- Michael Tapscott, director of scott said. sure to experience every- president at Edelman, a pub- al sit-down service, TONIC SASS the Multicultural Student Services “Washington doesn’t (lay) Center and project manager for there just waiting for people to ex- thing CI has to offer. lic relations company. Paster offers an upstairs lounge with from p. 1 is executive vice president of several couches and chairs. It the Campus Community Building perience it,” he said. the WPP Group. His previous also plans to open a take-out sub-committee of the SASS self- In terms of student opinion of such as the lack of central gather- study, said while students should institutional bureaucracy at GW positions include serving as window this fall. Bush said ing spaces on campus and student Questions? assistant to former President that the eatery’s operating be encouraged to find small and how it is mired in red tape, perceptions of the way the Univer- groups they can the report states Contact: CI Headquarters Bill Clinton for legislative af- hours during the school year sity is run. fairs and chairman of the Hill are tentatively set for 7 a.m. connect with, stu- that a, “business- 800 21st St., NW, Suite 433 Committees within SASS dents should also like model (versus and Knowlton advertising to 2 a.m., seven days a week. looked at each issue researched in “We’re committed Washington, D.C. 20052 firm. “We want to give both stu- realize it is GW a student-oriented this study and committee members that gives them model is) cited as Telephone: (202) 994-GWCI “They bring a great deal of dents and Foggy Bottom resi- visited 11 peer institutions includ- to making it easier knowledge about the field and dents a relaxing atmosphere access to these or- a reason for the E-mail: [email protected] ing Duke University, University of ganizations. lack of affinity.” its evolution, and so I think at a place where you know Maryland and Boston University for students to do that getting them involved will you can get some good food,” “What you This is a common to provide bases for comparison don’t want is for their business criticism of how help us in the development of Bush said. with life at GW. Once You Arrive at CI the courses and the develop- While TONIC has not yet people to lose GW’s administra- “We’re committed to making sight of the big on campus.” tion has run the Park at the Visitors ment of faculty that will teach been granted a liquor license it easier for students to do their some of these courses,” said by the Alcoholic Beverage picture,” he said. University in the Garage on 22nd and H business on campus,” Konwerski The SASS last decade. Chris Arterton, dean of the Regulation Administration, said. streets. Walk to the third Graduate School of Political Bush said he remains opti- committee that Peter Konwerski This summer, Niches students cited most studied “cam- assistant vice SASS self study floor of Marvin Center for Management. mistic that TONIC will re- often as ones allowing them to ceive a liquor license. pus community president for SASS committees will check-in. Move in to your Arterton added, “We intend feel connected to the University to teach most of (the students “We’ve been getting a lot building” found make final recom- assigned residence hall – include students organizations, and reported that mendations based in the new program) with ad- of support from people in sports teams, fraternities, residence Madison or Fulbright junct faculty, and so having the neighborhood,” he said, GW lacks indoor on their findings. halls and schools. gathering spaces and that dining SASS will release the full re- people who are well-regarded adding that there is a “good Some students surveyed said in the field gives us access to chance” TONIC will have a services should be a central part of port to incoming Steven Knapp they considered their school to be develop a stronger faculty (is license by September. the culture at GW. when he assumes the University their niche. The report found the a great asset).” –Nathan Grossman Tapscott said another part of presidency Aug. 1. Following School of Engineering and Applied community building is showing his approval of the committees’ Science, the Elliott School of Inter- students how GW is related to recommendations, SASS will national Affairs and the School of their experience in the city. Stu- present the report to the Board of Public Health and Health Sciences dents’ academic experiences at Trustees and make it available to (8
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At least once every few weeks, I get an e-mail from an alumnus that goes something like this: Jake,

My name is (insert name here). I was a student (sometime in the past eight years). I was wondering if you could remove this Photos by Alex Ellis/ article from GWHatchet.com. It has my name in it and (I can’t assistant photo editor get a job/my company is embarrassed/I just don’t want my name Democratic presidential associated with doing something that stupid). Thanks a lot. By the candidates John Edwards, way, have you heard anything about (Pops Mensah-Bonsu/Mike Sen. Hillary Clinton (N.Y.), Hall/Carl Elliott/Maureece Rice). and Sen. Barack Obama (Ill.) stand with the Rev. Jim Thanks, Wallis and CNN’s Soledad (Insert that same name here too). O’Brien at a faith, values, and poverty forum at Lisner When I get this kind of correspondence, I respond ex- Auditorium June 4. tremely quickly because it is a no-brainer. I should actually save the form letter and resend the same one every time. My response is some permutation of this:

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It is Hatchet policy not to remove any articles from our Web site unless there is a proven and substantial inaccuracy that Admissions acceptance rate drops would require a correction in the paper. And I am no longer sports editor. Percentage of students admitted hits record low -Jake by Lindsay Corcoran than the incoming Class of 2006 There is typically an e-mail chain that ensues where Hatchet Staff Writter – but that “the result (is a) much the complainer describes how he or she did not know that better average quality” of student the person with a notebook, asking questions and writing Even before incoming stu- attending GW. things down, was a reporter for The Hatchet. Sometimes dents enter the University, they One way the incoming fresh- they say they didn’t say the things our reporter wrote – a are setting records for GW. man class’s high quality is evi- legitimate complaint and something our staff will look into. The University accepted a denced is the average SAT score of We have never, and likely will never, remove something record-low 36 percent of those those admitted – a 1945 out of 2400, from our Web site. It depletes the quality of our coverage who applied for undergraduate which is 20 points higher than last and sets a damning precedent for The Hatchet. admission, a statistic administra- year’s average. Additionally, 67 Class of 2011, if I have one piece of advice I can impart tors say highlights the high caliber percent of students admitted this on you it is to be careful of what you do in Foggy Bottom. of this year’s incoming class. year are in the top 10 percent of That random night in Thurston will likely stay behind GW’s graduate schools were their class, compared to 65 percent closed doors but if the Metropolitan Police Department also more competitive this year. last year. busts you for marijuana, we will likely report on it and it Diane McQuail, the assistant dean “Quality went up tremendous- will end up on our Web site. Last year we reported on four of Admissions at the School of ly,” said Kathryn Napper, director arrests for intent to distribute the drug and the names of Medicine and Health Sciences, of Undergraduate Admissions. those arrested will be forever attached to the crime. said the school received 13,273 The class of 2011 is also It is The Hatchet’s responsibility to chronicle the hap- applications, the highest number very diverse. The new students penings of this University. Whether it be the basketball of medical school applicants in the Tim Gowa/Hatchet photographer hail from more than 1,500 high teams’ trips around the country or a fraternity’s fundrais- country, and the school’s record- Kaitlin Muench, a Colonial VIP tour guide, explains the GWorld schools, 47 states and 41 coun- ers, The Hatchet will be there. If there’s something you high number of applicants. card to prospective freshmen at Marvin Center. GW’s accep- tries, officials said. North Dakota, think we should be doing that we don’t do, something we John “Skip” Williams, tance rate fell to 36 percent for the Class of 2011. Wyoming and Montana are the should be covering that we haven’t been, let us know. Since University provost and vice presi- only states not represented in this 1904, we have been in Foggy Bottom to serve you and we dent for Health Affairs, attributed imately 10,350 applications and “Likewise, we expect that the fall year’s class. will continue to do so. this increase to the new hospital, accepted about 500 students for 2007 entering class will be the Napper said as the quality But on the same token, we are here to report on this track programs in global health, the fall – 19 percent of its applicant strongest in the history of the Law of students increases, admissions University as a whole and that includes the drug busts and public health and policy and pool. Last year, the Law School School. tactics also need to become more also the celebrations. I can assure you, Class of 2011, that urban policy and to a nationwide accepted 23 percent of its appli- Senior Vice President for aggressive, adding that blogs, whatever you do here, good or bad, will stay with you. I increase in medical school appli- cants. Student and Academic Support travel and multicultural recruit- won’t be editor in chief when you send that e-mail to The cants. “This year’s applicant pool is Services Robert Chernak said the ment have all helped admissions, Hatchet but I assure you, whoever is there will have the The GW Law School received the strongest we have ever seen,” incoming freshman class will be but that the ethnic diversity of same response as me. 5.3 percent more applicants this said Anne Richard, associate dean about 2,200 students in size – a admitted students still needs to Have fun, but don’t be stupid. year. The school received approx- of admissions for the Law School. number about 200 students less increase. n The GW Hatchet | CI Guide, Summer 2007, page 4 Quotable “I don’t want America to be a place where any parent tells a child; ‘I know you’re smart enough to get into GWU. We’re just not rich enough to send you.’” –Rep. Steve Israel (R-N.Y.), a GW alumus, writing Lizzie Wozobski – Opinions Editor ([email protected]) opinionsDiana Kugel – Contributing Opinions Editor ([email protected]) on his blog about the University’s high tuition. editorial Examining the issues of “ a GW experience

As the college careers of members of the Class of 2011 are set to begin in a few months, there are vital issues that will impact their time at GW that have been debated long before they submitted applications to Rice Hall. Another round of dining changes, possible academic restructuring and the beginning of President- elect Steven Knapp’s term as University presi- dent are all variables that will converge to help define this freshman class’s tenure in Foggy Bottom. When students step foot into J Street this September, both their dining options and din- ing plans will have a new look. This will be the fourth revamp of J Street in as many years, highlighting the continued dissatisfaction from Inaugurating the Class of 2011 students about campus dining. Officials have also implemented a plan to require members of the freshman and sophomore classes to spend a certain amount of their GWorld funds in cam- What it means to truly be a Colonial pus restaurants and eateries, something no hances are that if you are reading current GW student has been mandated to do and vibrant cities in America. community at a very unique time. After nearly this at CI, you are probably going on before. Of course, I don’t really have to tell you this. two decades as University president, SJT is maybe four hours of sleep, so I won’t The frequent changes concerning campus Chances are that GW’s location in the heart of stepping down and handing the reins over to take it personally if you don’t make it dining have become a continually disappoint- the nation’s capital played at least a minimal Steven Knapp. While the change may not seem past the third paragraph. After all, there is only ing matter for students. While University and role in your decision to come here in the first that radical from a newcomer’s point of view, soC much “Go GW!” spirit that any place. I’m sure that in the two and a we will all feel the effects of the change, and Sodexho officials and also Student Association individual can take in 48 hours before representatives are not shy about soliciting half days that you spend here over CI, probably sooner rather than later. The general they are ready to pass out from sheer i a n a viewpoints from students concerning dining D ,you will be dragged feeling on campus seems to be exhaustion. options, the revamps have constantly missed to some combina- one of curiosity at how poli- I know because exactly one year Ku g e l the mark and lost the interest of hungry stu- tion of the monu- cies and the administration ago, I was sitting in that very same dents. Contributing ments, White House, may change – and lucky for Lisner Auditorium, listening aptly Editor As overdone as CI some- Perhaps this year will be the year they get it Kennedy Center, etc. you, you will have four years to University President Stephen Joel right, but gauging recent history, the elimination However, when you to see how it all plays out. Trachtenberg (fondly referred to as times appears, it is in the of many popular existing eateries in J Street and come back in the fall, But that will all come with SJT) addressing my peers and me, and watch- further reducing operation hours, the chances do yourself a favor and go see time. For now, enjoy CI. Go ing the Colonial Cabinet make a spectacle of most literal sense an inagu- for pleasing students through their stomachs them again when you aren’t home and Facebook every- itself. doesn’t seem promising. The University’s tac- going at 200 miles an hour. one that you said hello to As overdone as CI sometimes appears, it is ration into what it means to tics in dealing with dining changes have been As trite as it sounds, there is in the past three days and in the most literal sense an inauguration into largely profit driven. Instead of looking to please really nothing like watching spend the rest of the summer what it means to be a true GW student. Most the student body, the University appears to be a the sun rise from the steps of be a true GW student ... GW, leaving each other wall posts colleges view orientation as a simple half-day slave to large food-service providers such as Ar- the Lincoln Memorial. about how you can’t believe event where students can buy books and sign amark and Sodexho. Aramark’s premature de- And as revolutionary as as you will quickly learn, there are only X number of waivers. GW, as you will quickly learn, has parture in 2006 represents the failure of Marvin it sounds, there is no one to days until move-in. Drag your much more of a “go big or go home” attitude. Center dining among the growing off-campus stop you. While everyone is has much more of a “go big mom to Target to buy silver- While the laser light show may be superflu- dining options. This year’s strong-armed tactics coming from a different back- ware and towels. Brag to your ous, all of the fuss and preparation that goes by the University could may result in a stronger ground, it is safe to say that or go home” attitude. friends about how cool it is into CI is effective in its efforts to make newly business model for Sodexho but will likely be a you have never before had that you’re going to be liv- accepted students feel welcome. And while detriment to the stu- as much freedom as you will ing in D.C. And last but not sometimes GW does overdo it when trying to dent body. experience come September. least, don’t forget to pick up uphold a certain image, you may as well get Possible aca- In the academic Take advantage of it. Don’t a copy of The Hatchet when used to things being done on a large scale. world, the incom- be stupid and get yourself kicked out of school, you come back at in the fall (p.s. there’s usually After all, we have to keep up with the demic reform ing administration but please, take advantage of these four years Sudoku in the back). pace of the amazing city we live in. While the will be required to when really, all that you have to answer to Oh, and one more thing – you don’t really friends that you make who come from New and a new Uni- make a decision on is yourself. Well, yourself and the University need extra long sheets. York or Los Angeles may argue that it doesn’t University President Police Department that is. –The author, a sophomore majoring in really live up, D.C. is one of the most beautiful versity president Stephen Joel Tra- Really, the Class of 2011 is joining the GW psychology, is a Hatchet contributing editor. chtenberg’s proposal will define the for GW to move to a four-by-four class Class of 2011. structure system. In- stead of the current Looking back to move forward five classes at three credits each, a four- by-four arrangement would require students to take four classes at four credits each. Knowing GW’s past as a new era approaches The faculties of the Elliott School of Inter- national Affairs and the Columbian College of he Class of 2011 is coming Likewise, students, professors historical context of how dynamics of But simply knowing some facts Arts and Sciences, two of GW’s largest colleges, to GW at a historic moment. and staff have sued the University the University came to be. about these issues isn’t enough. Do both voted in the spring to postpone any votes And the sooner the freshman for myriad alleged wrongs. A part- How can you develop this nuanced something; act on your knowledge. until the beginning of Knapp’s term while the class takes that to time faculty union has understanding of a school you’re still If you think that fixed tuition is a Faculty Senate made it’s recommendation not heart and appreciates the met staunch opposition by foreign to? Make friends in classes bad idea and Knapp indicates that significanceT of such timing, the administration. And, with older students. Get involved he’s amenable to changing it, speak to endorse such a plan. In this third attempt by Trachtenberg to in- the better. more recently, campus- in student organizations and chat out. Write a letter to the editor for stitute a four-by-four system, the approach to The potential for sig- wide uproar ensued after with the senior this page, contact faculty members seems to have come up short nificant change to this Trachtenberg controver- members. Read a senator or execu- in eliciting support or even providing essen- University is on the horizon, sially decided to be the the news from tive in the Student tial information to those who would be at the and as the first group of keynote speaker at May’s whichever outlet It’s incumbent upon you to Association, send ground level of such a change. Students have Colonials under a new pres- Commencement. you choose. an e-mail or write a more questions than answers on the subject. It ident, you are in a unique Da v i d As the clock strikes Take some letter to an admin- will now be Knapp’s responsibility to examine position. Throughout your midnight on Aug. 1, there’s time to learn about be more than regular in- istrator. By being the proposal not in terms of costs or rankings, four years here, many vice Ce a s a r a new sheriff in town: the evolution of informed and dem- but in gauging what is best for the GW stu- presidents and school offi- Senior Steven Knapp. Currently student services coming freshmen. You need onstrating that you dent. cials will likely leave, thus Editor provost and senior vice and academics know what you’re Coming from an academic background at changing the style of leader- president at Johns Hopkins in recent years. If to be more informed and talking about, peo- Johns Hopkins, Knapp offers hope to see a re- ship in the administration. University, the literature- Knapp decides to ple will listen. newed focus on academics in Foggy Bottom. The first morning of Colonial scholar-turned-administrator will overhaul our cur- more active in the goings- GW has a reputa- While real estate and community planning is- Inauguration, you’ll have a once-in- leave his research-oriented institution riculum, freeze tion for the admin- sues, endowment funds and fundraising are no a-lifetime opportunity: being wel- and head up the largest landowner in the tuition or trim on around campus. Change istration not having small elements of the GW community (or any comed to GW by University President D.C. behind the federal government. GW’s bureau- its collective finger of the top universities in the country), many Stephen Joel Trachtenberg. His ram- He will take GW’s reins and have the cracy, it behooves can often be a good thing, on the pulse of are clamoring for academic success to be at the bling anecdotes, Brooklyn accent and power to steer the school in which- you to know why the student body, forefront of GW’s reputation. It would be disap- ever-changing selection of headwear ever direction he deems fit. Where those facets of the but be wary of it. which has some pointing for this valid concern to stray from the – which many will grow fond of he and the staff he brings in over the University are the truth to it. With mainstays of Knapp’s term as president. during orientation – are a prelude to years will take us, nobody knows for way they are. new leadership That being said, it would be futile, if not nothing. He won’t be in charge by sure. Read up on comes the chance impossible, to attempt to say what will happen the time you move into your dorm in That’s where you come in. what four-by- for fresh ideas to be in the coming months. With the possibilities of August. With the changing of the guard in four is, how last spring’s housing heard, an opportunity new students changing personnel at every level of the admin- In his departure, he hands over Rice Hall comes a unique responsibil- selection system was overhauled must seize by getting informed and istration, ranging from academics to student an institution that he has radical- ity for the Class of 2011. It’s incum- and why adjunct professors wanted being engaged. services to the treasury, it is up to GW students ly changed during his 19-year-long bent upon you to be more than regu- to unionize in the first-place. Get to Next year, both you and Knapp to be alert that big changes could be coming tenure. New buildings and state- lar incoming freshmen. You need to know a Foggy Bottom resident and are freshmen at GW, so make the their way. of-the-art facilities have been born. be more informed and more active ask him or her about the recently most of it. We’ll all be along for the ride together. For Nationally renowned scholars have in the goings-on around campus. approved 20-year Campus Plan. Talk –The writer, a graduate student the Class of 2011, welcome to a new stage of life joined the faculty. Presidents and vis- Change can often be a good thing, to a Sodexho employee and discuss pursuing a master’s degree in and a new era at GW. iting heads of state have spoken on but be wary of it. Question new poli- their feelings about J Street’s peren- political management, is The campus. cies and initiatives. Understand the nial reconfigurations. Hatchet’s senior editor.

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...find an Co onia Iaugurati...get involved ...change your housing assignment with Greek life internship While some freshmen bed and directly switch with another stu- will identify their fresh- dent to secure alternate housing. Despite its urban environ- If you’re interested in man-year roommates is “There is not a room change process ment, GW has an active Greek- politics, world affairs, muse- their new best friends, because all of the beds are assigned and letter community, with about 17 ums, business or scientific other students will be less so we ask students to find other students percent of the student popula- research, chances are that you, enthusiastic. It could be that they are willing to swap with,” said tion involved in an Inter-fraternity like many GW students, will hold an differences in social pref- Seth Weishel, director of GW Housing Council, Panhellenic Association, National Pan- internship at some point during your erences, study and sleep Programs. Hellenic Council or Multicultural Greek Council four years in Foggy Bottom. habits, or even taste in music, but what- Weinshel also advised students to ask Greek letter organization. In fact, some of you probably con- ever the reason, a number of freshmen around and see if any friends of acquain- But being Greek means much more than sidered the possibility of working for end up switching housing at some point tances know of an open bed or someone just going to parties, as initiated members can your congressman when deciding to during the year. who wants to switch. network with their organization’s alumni, live in come to GW. While you may want to Should you find yourself in need of a Junior Andrea Katz recommended Greek housing, compete with other Greek and visit the White House the first week of new living situation, your best course of that students in the process of switching non-Greek organizations in intramural sports and classes, the best course of action may be action is going to GW Housing Programs’ housing look for conditions that best suit competitions and contribute positively to the com- to hold off securing an internship dur- Web site. There you can find a list of other their needs and preferences. munity through charity work. ing your first year at GW. students looking to switch rooms. “If you have problems with room- This past academic year the Greek community “If a freshman came to me saying Last year, GW instituted a new policy mates, look for a single,” Katz said. “And raised more than $160,000 for charitable causes he wanted an internship, I’d probably whereby students have to locate an open look for housing near your classes.” n through philanthropic events said Dean Harwood, talk about whether it was something Director of Greek life. he or she really wanted to do,” said “Being involved in Greek life is a great way to Brian Rowe, assistant director of the pull the GW experience together,” Harwood said. GW Career Center. Rowe recommends ...declare (and switch) your major “It is a great way to get connected to the commu- getting involved in campus activities, nity, develop lifelong friendships, provide service and using those connections to find an Whether it’s major before crafting a tentative been known to double major to the D.C. community and grow as a student.” internship. theater or inter- plan of study to fulfill the major’s within and even across schools. Panhellenic Association formal recruitment “If you’re the junior, and I’m the national business, requirements, said Landon Wade, Senior Meg Brewer is switch- occurs in the Fall, while the IFC offers both Fall freshman, you can put in a good word a student’s major director of Academic Advising in ing from the School of Business and Spring recruitment. NPHC and MGC intake for me at some organization or make an dictates his or her the Columbian College of Arts to the Elliott School. She advises occur differently for each group. Each organiza- introduction,” Rowe said. “The success course of study at and Sciences. that even if you are only con- tion varies on how many and what kind of new rate is much higher in trying to find any GW. Some students No student is required to sidering switching, you should members they are looking for. kind of job.” enter school with majors already declare a major until the reg- immediately go in for advising Mei Loo, president of an MGC sorority, sug- GW also offers the Internet-based in mind, while many are offi- istration period of their fourth at the school. gests new students interested in Greek life should GWork service where potential employ- cially “Undeclared.” full-time semester, or the regis- “It’s so helpful to get a one- explore all three Greek councils. ers can list available positions. When Picking a major is an impor- tration period of the semester on-one sit down with someone “Never limit yourself with the social norm junior Amanda Notarangelo was look- tant decision in any collegian’s following the completion of 45 who can look over all the work or where people think you should belong, rather ing for an internship on Capitol Hill, career, but students at GW can credit hours. For most students you’ve already done and get (consider what) interests you and where you feel she went on GWork and found “tons” rely on the assistance of faculty this occurs during the spring solid advice on where you stand, most comfortable,” Loo said. of job opportunities in congressional members and administrators as semester of their sophomore where you need to be going,” Off-campus Greek-letter groups not moni- offices. they make their selections. year, a process that typically Brewer said. tored by IFC or PanHeln or sponsored by “Within a week I had three inter- Students can declare their takes place before registering for Freshmen are assigned the University also exist. These organiza- views set up on the Hill with differ- major by meeting with a fac- junior year classes. advisers within their school tions include Alpha Pi Epsilon (APES), Sigma ent offices and I was hired on the ulty member in the sponsoring Although declaring, and even before starting classes in the fall. Alpha Epsilon (SAE), and Sigma Alpma Mu spot at my second one,” Notarangelo department to review the stu- switching majors can seem like Assigned advisers change as (Sammy). n said. n dent’s courses and interest in the a daunting task, students have majors are developed. n

...get involved with the Student Association At a school like GW dent for Student and Academic Support where it seems as though Services. every other student is plan- “Learning from those who have been ning a run for some kind of previously successful in gaining the public office, it is no wonder trust and confidence of fellow students the Student Association is one can be lessons well taken,” Chernak of the most popular ways stu- added. dents get involved on campus. With three There are three non-voting freshman ...get the classes you really want branches mirroring the federal govern- senate seats in the SA as well as various ment, freshmen can find many opportuni- assistant vice president positions that are H a v i n g Junior Vanessa Okoro recom- when asked to sign students into ties and ways to get involved in the SA. kept open just for freshmen. been the last to mends waiting until the first few their classes, other professors are So how does one get that first foot in In addition, new students can serve as register, freshmen weeks of school before returning known to never allow anyone to the door and start on the path to becom- senate staff and are encouraged to partici- often find that most to Web registration. sign up late. ing president of the SA? pate in the House of Freshmen, the main or all of the classes “A lot of people drop out of “Chances are, if it’s a popular “History suggests that incoming fresh- freshman advocacy group on campus. they want are com- classes during the first week, and class, you won’t be able to get in,” men who have such ambitions are well “We’re very much all encompassing, pletely filled up. But then it’s a lot easier to get into a junior James Hacker said. served by involving themselves in net- we try to help out all the student orga- if you are currently the class,” she said. Other students, such as junior working opportunities with students cur- nizations on campus and advocate for proud bearer of two 8 a.m. classes Beyond perseverance, there Dan Doty, take a more complex rently serving in leadership positions,” an array of student issues,” Capp said. with professors whose reputa- are several strategies one can and creative route to getting said Robert Chernak, senior vice presi- “We’re the primary voice for students.”n tions are less than favorable, do use to get the classes he or she classes. not despair. There are still two desires. One such method is per- “Get a junior or senior to and a half months before the fall sonally asking a professor to sign register for the class you want,” semester begins, and the registra- you into his or her class. Doty said. “Then have them drop tion Web site is open seven days Though many professors (the class so you can) register n ...find a quiet place to study a week. are known to respond favorably yourself.”

It’s a situ- crowd of all-night studiers. ...join a club ation you will While a number of Gelman’s ...start a student group doubtlessly find study rooms are notoriously yourself in. It’s a sports team loud and not conducive to GW is home to more than 300 stu- Thursday night, individuals cramming for- dent organizations, from the College Many GW students played on at least and you’ve got mulae into their brains, Gale Democrats to the Pre-Med Society to the one of their high school’s sports teams. an organic chemis- Etschmaier, Gelman’s associ- Cigars Smokers Club. But if you can’t find However, in a school that competes at the try midterm the next morn- ate librarian for public services an outlet for your passion on the Student NCAA Division I level the competition is fierce, ing. Your roommates are in points to four different spaces Activities Center’s list of groups, you can and many athletes have already been recruited by a the midst of watching a loud that are by-and-large peaceful always start your own organization. team’s head coach. movie and your notes are dan- – the third floor periodicals Starting a student group is a surprisingly simple For those students who do not have the time, skill gerously close to an open box room, Rooms 401 and 501 and process and can be done online. Potential organiza- or desire to play at the NCAA level, club sports are of pizza. Clearly, you must go the sixth floor reading room. tions must fill out a registration form, take an online a great option. elsewhere, but where do you go However, Etschmaier quiz, sign a responsibility form, and upload a copy of There are no University-paid coaches for club to find some peace and quiet? added that often students can the group’s constitution. The group’s officers should sports, teams are entirely student run, and practices For junior Dan Doty, the work with their roommates to also attend a mandatory new organization registration are not held everyday, yet many club athletes are answer is easy. “Go to Eckles keep their rooms quiet when meeting, several of which will be held during this fall. dedicated to their sports and compete at the local Library on the Vern,” said Doty, necessary. “Attending this meeting will offer all kinds of help- and regional level. Teams have been known to travel a former resident of Somers “I would advise any fresh- ful information to navigate the ins and outs of success- as far as San Diego and Las Vegas for tournaments, Hall. “It’s always quiet there, man whose roommates were fully leading organizations at GW,” Director of SAC, Director of Recreational Sports, Aubre Jones said. even during finals.” being loud and who had an Tim Miller said. Rebecca Kohn, president of club softball, said her The Foggy Bottom campus exam the next day to try to Senior Maggie Desmond, co-founder of Green organization is always looking for new players to offers a number of opportuni- talk openly and honestly, but GW, said freshmen interested in staring a new student come out and join the team. ties for studying as well. Junior tactfully, with them,” she said. organization should find lots of supporters, so that the “Joining ... is a great way to meet new people Dan Ellinoff recommends the “Every student can understand burdens of organizing the group, recruiting students and play the sport you love,” Kohn said. “Although small parks and the Elliott the stress of an exam and most and planning events does not fall on just few people. we are serious about softball, we will also plan fun School study lounge. are willing to be considerate “Starting a student organization can take a lot of activities. (It’s) a great opportunity to play competi- “Any place that is small is about this.” time and effort, so it’s best to be sure you have others tive softball and become involved at GW.” probably good,” he said. Duques Hall, the home of around to share the load,” she said. Both Kohn and Jones encouraged new students Of course, one can always go the School of Business, has Desmond recommended using Facebook and to contact the presidents of club sports they are inter- to Gelman Library, located next become a hot study spot since email listserves as a way to find potential group ested in playing and to look out for club sport student to Kogan Plaza and home to a the building opened in opene- n members. representatives at CI’s Student Organization Fair. n Starbucks popular among GW’s din 2006. n 6 | CI Guide - Summer 2007 The GW Hatchet News Notable and quotable How GW has influenced the lives of alumni politicians by Elise Kigner In May, he cess in politics to If Congress could afford billions of dol- Campus News Editor returned to cam- his alma mater, lars of tax cuts for the richest oil com- pus and attended GW’s price pany executives on earth to subsidize Aspiring politicians at GW have big Commencement. tag still makes their lifestyle, we can afford to subsidize shoes to fill once they become alumni of Inouye said him cringe. In tuition at GW by allowing families to the University. Former Secretary of State GW was much his blog, Israel deduct a good portion of those expenses Colin Powell, Senate Majority Leader different during wrote about how from their taxes.” Harry Reid, former First Lady Jacqueline the 1950’s. Men his daughter Starry-eyed students attending Bouvier Kennedy Onassis and 14 cur- wore ties, women once considered school in Foggy Bottom can see their rent members of Congress are among wore dresses and attending GW, share of politicians and other well- those who have graduated from GW residence halls and but all he could known alumni. Former Secretary of and call Foggy Bottom their old stomp- Greek-letter hous- think about State Colin Powell and Sen. Harry Reid ing ground. es were segregat- was the more (D-Nev.) have remained connected to Dan Glickman, president of the ed. He said he is than $50,000 GW by giving speeches on campus. Motion Picture Association of America, still struck by how a year tuition. ”We’re fortunate, being in and former secretary of agriculture, said much students’ Sen. Daniel Inouye Dan Glickman, president of Rep. Steve Israel (D-N.Y.) His daughter Washington,” said Matt Lindsay, direc- he remembered politics as shaping much skin color could attended a State tor of Alumni Communications. “It’s a of his experience at GW. He worked for determine what (D-Hawaii) is a 1953 Law the Motion Picture Assn., is a recieved a bachelor’s University of good place to come back and visit.” a senator on Capitol Hill, and saw stu- they were able to School graduate. 1969 Law School graduate. degree from GW in 1985. New York school But even “ordinary” alumni can dent riots unfold around him. Glickman do and where they instead. be inspiring career advisors for cur- received his J.D. from GW’s Law School were able to live. “I don’t want rent students. This spring, the Office of in 1969. “Learn as much as you can about the meal plan. He received a Bachelor’s America to be a place where any par- Alumni Programs and the GW Career His advice for current GW stu- your environment and fellow students degree from GW in 1985. ent tells a child; ‘I know you’re smart Center launched the GW Career Advisor dents, “Be either civically or politically and life around you and life will be Israel urged students to get real enough to get into GWU. We’re just not Network, a database that matchesalum- engaged. Don’t overly focus on money, good,” Inouye said. world experience while studying and rich enough to send you,’” Israel wrote ni with seniors and second year gradu- at least at first. Be a citizen of the world Steve Israel (D-N.Y.), said he lived on added that he often hires GW students on his blog in November. ate students. and be involved in the world around the politics-themed hall in Mitchell. He as interns in his office. In an interview with The Hatchet, About 450 alumni have registered you.” had a job on Capitol Hill, and enjoyed “One of the reasons I’m in Congress Israel said there should be tax cuts for for the network, Lindsay said. The net- Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii), received ordering Chinese food or going to Roy now is because I went to GW,” he said. those paying college tuition. work will open to interested students his J.D. from the Law School in 1953. Rogers to avoid the food that came with Even though Israel attributes his suc- “(GW’s tuition) is ridiculously high. this fall. n SJT, not Knapp, speaking at CI by Niketa Kumar ating class. You’d think he’d Hatchet Staff Writter want to meet us.” incoming freshman Becca Sherwood Steven Knapp does not as- said. sume GW’s presidency until Freshmen will likely see Aug. 1, but the former John Knapp for the first time at Hopkins administratior is Freshman Convocation Sept. staying out of the limelight 3. Professors and other faculty until then. He will not address will meet Knapp at their fac- freshmen at the Colonial In- ulty assembly on Sept. 10. auguration and instead, Uni- Knapp will be officially in- versity President Stephen Joel augurated as GW’s 16th presi- Trachtenberg will give the dent Nov. 16 at Smith Center presidential greeting to fresh- with events marking the oc- men and their families. casion beginning Nov. 12. He “President Trachtenberg plans to hold a series of fo- is still president and he will rums in the fall to meet with continue to fulfill his duties,” students, alumni, faculty and said Tracy Schario, director of trustees. Media Relations. “Dr. Knapp To familiarize incoming is finishing up his tenure as freshmen with their new presi- Provost at Johns Hopkins, and dent this summer, Knapp was still has a lot profiled in the of responsi- CI brochure. bilities there. There is also Even though a question he is physi- and answer cally close we section on the should not CI Web site have unreal- that features istic expecta- his thoughts tions on how on entering involved he GW, his fa- will be before vorite leisure starting at activities and GW.” his hopes for The Uni- his first fresh- versity Presi- man class. dent usually One item addresses reads, “CI: students at Will you feel CI, except for like a fresh- occasions man yourself when travel- this fall? SK: ing means Stephen Joel Trachtenberg will No doubt he cannot be step down as University president about that. on campus. I can use all In the past, at the end of July, but will still ad- the orienta- Senior Vice dress students at CI. tion I can President for get!” Student and K n a p p Academic Support Services will attend one freshman ori- Robert Chernak delivered a entation session – the interna- speech in Trachtenberg’s ab- tional CI in August. sence. Last summer, for the Until then, Trachtenberg is first time, students watched a still on the job. Beyond his ap- video of clips from Trachten- pearances at CI, Trachtenberg berg’s usual addresses. is tying up loose ends, and get- “We have been fortunate ting ready to step into his new to have Presi- role as a pro- dent Trachten- fessor of pub- berg take on lic service. an active role “ I ’ m in CI,” said working like Christine Yip, crazy to give director of CI. Steven Knapp Yip said as clean a Trachtenberg desk as pos- usually ad- sible ... I’m dresses stu- solving issues dents during and handling what is called p r o b l e m s , ” the “Academic Trachtenberg Welcome,” ad- said. “I want dresses par- to make it ents during the easy for him ice cream so- with nothing cial and drops snapping at in at other CI him when he events as well. first starts. Yip said Steven Knapp will assume his I’m also re- she did not locating my think it was role as University president Aug. 1 office- pack- an issue that and will not address students at CI. ing books and freshmen will plaques and not meet their new president moving from Rice Hall to the right away. SMPA building.” “It should not affect fresh- He continued, “In terms of men attending CI at all as they personal stuff, I’m moving out will have many opportunities of the president’s house into in the fall and the years ahead my own house. I’ll be a profes- to learn about, hear from, and sor so I’m looking into classes meet Dr. Knapp,” Yip said. and I’m exploring consulting But some incoming fresh- opportunities.” men said they do no under- Trachtenberg said he is also stand why an outgoing Uni- “editing the details” of a book versity president is welcoming tentatively titled “Everybody them to GW. Wants to Go to Heaven, but “I just assumed that Dr. Nobody Wants to Die.” Knapp was going to be there. As for the words of wisdom I don’t really see a big disad- he’ll be doling out to freshmen vantage in not meeting him at CI, Trachtenberg said he but it seems pointless to have hasn’t prepared anything yet. (Trachtenberg) to welcome us “I never know what I’m to the school when he is on his going to say (at CI). I just stand way out,” said incoming fresh- up ... its fairly spontaneous,” man Sophia Carter. Trachtenberg said. “Basically “Why would (Knapp) not I’ll welcome them to campus go? We’ll be his first gradu- and wish them luck.” n News The GW Hatchet CI Guide - Summer 2007 | 7 GW Dictionary

Like every school and organization, GW has plenty of slang terms and phrases that make little sense outside of Foggy Bottom. Let this companion to Webster’s English Dictionary serve as your guide to navigating the bizarre world of Thrustin’, The Vern and much more.

with trendy, but often expensive shops and res- taurants.

HelWell: Short for the Lerner Health and Wellness Center. Come work on your fitness at a facility with plenty of exercise machines, racquetball and basket- But beware, these two organiza- ball courts, an indoor track and tions share an office in the Marvin even a pool. 4- Center. Let the verbal, politically charged debate begin! Metro: RIDE: Washington’s sub- GW’s free way system and your new best DC Snacks: Craving that friend. Make good use of this shuttle ser- pint of Ben & Jerry’s or some frozen vice. It runs from dusk unusually clean and cheap way to lasagna? Need some coals to get a travel around the District and sur- to dawn and takes you Hookah started? DC Snacks, for- anywhere within a four block rounding areas in Maryland and merly known as Campus Snacks, Virginia. radius of campus. The shuttle is is a late-night delivery service also used as a free taxi service for that sells a plethora of food, drink when you’re going out and don’t and other items. A free condom want to walk eight blocks in high- also comes with every delivery to heels. ensure a safe night!

UPD: Short for University EMeRG: The student-run Police Department, this is the EMT organization that provides University’s police department, medical treatment to students responsible for campus safety. If on campus 24/7. When called, you are walking by the corner of EMeRG is there to help treat minor Hatchet file photo 21st and G streets, check out their injuries, like cuts or sprains, or Bunny, Nurse - Thurston Hall Halloween in 2005. office – it’s the one with the color- more serious medical issues, like ful sculpture on the lawn. those that arise from drinking too tive and judicial branch, the SA is en, a deli sandwich and bread much alcohol, for example. charged with representing and advo- pudding all in one place and more cating for the student body within importantly in one carry-out box? HP: Short for House the University community at large. Proctor, GW’s version of Ivory: Although it is also Resident Assistants or RAs. Thirsty Thurston, the name of an upperclassmen HP’s are students who serve residence hall, many use the word Thrustin’: These are two as academic and social men- Ivory when referring to the food of the many nicknames for the tors for other students whom court located in Ivory Tower’s largest residence hall on campus, they advise through the cam- lower level. Eateries include Thurston Hall. Housing more pus’s residence life system. Potbelly’s, Dunkin’ Donuts, Baskin Hatchet file photo than 1,000 freshmen, this dorm is Robbins, Pita Pit, a convenience Manouch holds a ‘GW special.’ famous on campus and beyond store and a buffet and grill venue. for its high frequency of drunken Froggy: Short for Manouch: A hot dog ven- nights and sexual encounters. If The Vern: Short for the Froggy Bottom Pub, a popular dor who sits outside the SMPA you don’t have the pleasure of liv- building on most Thursday, Friday Mt. Vernon campus and located eatery and hangout for GW ing in Thurston, many freshmen in Georgetown’s Foxhall neighbor- students that serves some of and Saturday nights serving a hun- still enjoy visiting on occasion. gry, late-night crowd. Visit him hood. The Vern is home to resi- Hatchet file photo the best sandwiches and burg- and pick up a pretzel with cheese, dence halls, soccer fields and ten- A UPD car sits in front of UPD headquarters. ers on campus. Be sure not to nis courts as well as Eckles Library. a hotdog with “GW Sauce,” or SizzEx: Short for Sizzling miss Froggy’s half-price pizza inspiring philosophical discourse. During the summer, enjoy the out- deal Monday nights. Express, a buffet restaurant in door pool by swiping in with your Columbia Plaza that is delicious CD and CR: Stands for SA: Short for Student GWorld. You can travel to the Vern College Democrats and College GTown: Short for Association, GW’s student govern- but charges by the pound. SizzEx on a 24/7 shuttle that leaves every Republicans, two of the most Georgetown’s downtown area, it’s ment. Mirroring the federal gov- is slightly expensive, but where 10 minutes outside of Fulbright n active student groups on campus. a short walk from GW and filled ernment with an executive, legisla- else can you get sushi, fried chick- Hall.

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Nick Gingold/senior staff photographer A University Police Department officer maintains division between anti-abortion protestors and a group of impromptu, pro-choice GW student counter- protestors on H Street in October.

by Harald Olsen Knapp named new University Hatchet Staff Writter President In early December, the Board of Trustees elected Steven Knapp, a senior administrator at Johns Hopkins University, as the 16th president of October GW. The decision was the result of Foley Page scandal comes to GW a six-month long selection process campus which began in the spring of 2006 When former Member of Congress after University President Stephen Joel Mark Foley was charged with having Trachtenberg announced his plans to an inappropriate relationship with retire. House pages, former pages at GW Knapp, who is the provost and flocked to the media to express their senior vice president at Johns Hopkins, support for the program. GW has a lives in Maryland on a farm. He will high population of former pages, and assume office in Aug. 2007. students were featured in national media reports by CNN, NPR and Court TV. While many former pages chose to not speak with the media, those January students who did said Foley’s actions Freshman Ships Marijuana through do not warrant dissolving a beneficial GW Package Services program. One student interviewed by Freshman Sririam Prakash was The Hatchet was working in Foley’s arrested in late January after signing office when news broke about his for a package at GW Package Services sexual chats. “By Friday, I was scared that contained four bags of marijua- to go into work,” said Sarah Kurusz, a na, according to a Metropolitan Police junior, last fall. “On Friday, when any- Department report. MPD was alerted one called, I wasn’t allowed to speak to the contents of the package when a about anything.” canine officer in a Rockville, Md., ship- ping facility detected the drugs. Nick Gingold/senior staff photographer Abortion Debate Erupts on Campus Prakash initially said he was Associate Justice Samuel Alito listens to oral argument during the Law School’s annual Van Vleck Moot Hundreds of GW students partici- unaware of the drugs, but later pleaded Court at Lisner Auditorium Feb 1. pated in a heated abortion debate on guilty in D.C. court. A subsequent search H Street when pro-life activists came of Prakash’s personal property returned Jimmy Carter speaks at Lisner to campus and displayed graphic a digital pocket scale, a box of small In early-March, former president images of aborted fetuses. The stop Ziploc bags, a foil container and $400 Jimmy Carter spoke to a standing room in Foggy Bottom was part of a nation- cash, according to police reports. only audience in Lisner Auditorium wide pro-life tour called “Face the about his latest book, “Palestine: Peace Truth.” Life and Liberty Ministries Not Apartheid.” The book created con- organized the protest, and several troversy across the country because protesters brought their children. of the comparisons it draws between Hours after the pro-life group set February Israel’s treatment of Palestinians and up, hundreds of GW students coun- Alito judges moot court competition apartheid in Africa. Outside of the audi- ter-protested with megaphones and Supreme Court Justice Samuel torium, proctors argued in support and homemade signs. Alito presided over the Law School’s against Carter’s book. Nearly all students engaged in annual Van Vleck Moot Court During his speech, the former pres- the argument were pro-choice, and Competition in February. More than ident called for renewed peace talks several student organizations, such as 1,200 students gathered at Lisner between Palestinians and Israelis, as well Voices for Choices and the Feminine Auditorium to hear two teams argue as concessions from what he described Majority Leadership Association, before a three-judge panel. as an oppressive state. voiced their support as well. The case being argued was writ- Carter came to campus as part of ten by law students, and dealt with the Middle East Policy Forum, a series the application of Fourth Amendment of talks organized by Elliott School pro- rights to privacy in cyberspace. fessor and former Ambassador Edward Ben Solomon/senior photo editor In 2005, Chief Justice John Roberts “Skip” Gnehm. University president Stephen Joel Trachtenberg speaks with Presi- December judged the same competition. dent-elect Steven Knapp during a Marvin Center reception Dec 5. University Revokes Professor’s Tenure For the first time in GW’s history, * Four-by-Four Plan decision post- the University revoked a professor’s poned by faculty tenure. In December, engineering pro- April The vote on whether to accept fessor Debrabata Saha lost his appeal to March Keynote Speech Controversy the administration’s proposal the Dispute Resolutions Committee over Student Association Elections In early-April, The Hatchet reported that GW switch from a sched- cancellation of his tenure. Lawyers for Sophomore Nicole Capp was elect- the University selected Trachtenberg ule of five three-credit classes the University said the decision was ed the next president of the Student as the keynote speaker for the 2007 to four four-credit classes was the result of Saha’s “persistent neglect Association, with Junior Brand Kroeger Commencement. According to an inter- postponed indefinitely by the of professional responsibilities.” – a campaign opponent – as her execu- nal memo leaked to The Hatchet, admin- Columbian College of Arts and Saha is suing the University, Vice tive vice president. Unlike many past istrators wanted to wait to release the Sciences and the Elliott School President for Academic Affairs Donald presidents, Capp is both female and will news because of concern over student of International Affairs in April. Lehman and School of Engineering be a junior. backlash. Administrators in both schools and Applied Sciences Dean Timothy During the election, Capp ran on a Many students said they objected said they wanted to wait until Tong for having University Police multi-faceted campaign that included to having their graduation turned into Knapp takes office in August to Department officers escort him from plans to expand the number of venues what some called a “retirement party” make a decision. a class he was teaching in Sept. 2005. that take GWorld, integrate more stu- for Trachtenberg. This postponement came He claims the action was embarrass- dents with the actions and decisions of In April, Trachtenberg stepped down after a long struggle by Vice ing and unnecessary. the SA and secure a grocery store as a as speaker, citing that his keynote speech President of Academic Affairs GWorld partner. would be inappropriate in the light of Donald Lehman to see the four- the Virginia Tech shootings. Instead of by-four plan passed. Professors Basketball teams go to a keynote speaker, the five honorary and a great many students saw NCAA tournament degree recipients spoke for several min- the proposal as an attempt to Though women’s bas- utes. Trachtenberg delivered the charge cut costs by decreasing the ketball games were not to the graduates. number of courses, while some highly attended throughout administrators called it a way the winter season, the team New iHousing Room Selection draws to improve GW’s overall aca- advanced to the NCAA tour- mixed reactions demic rigor with greater depth nament’s Sweet 16 round in GW Housing Programs used the in each class. Ben Solomon/senior photo editor Dallas. Among the season’s iHousing program for the first time this Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter discuss- most notable victories was spring. iHousing is an online system es his book, “Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid” the womens team’s win over that creates residence hall and roomate at Lisner Auditorium March 8. Georgia in December. assignments based on preferences listed The men’s basketball by each student, rather than the tradi- May team won the Atlantic 10 tional lottery system which was largely Colonial Invasion, GW Reads year’s budget as part of a $900,000 reduc- tournament and completed random. Reinstated tion in funding for Student and Academic the regular season with The waiting list for room choices Colonial Invasion, a pre-season bas- Support Services. an 11-5 record. During the was smaller this year with the new ketball pep rally and GW Reads, a pro- Reinstating both programs became first round of the NCAA system compared to previous years, gram that provided free newspapers in an issue in the Student Association elec- though a few students complained they student dorms, were reinstated following tions, and was central to the campaign Alex Ellis/assistant photo editor tournament, the men lost to Vanderbilt 77-44 in did not get their preferred housing student protest and much advocacy from of vice-president-elect Brand Kroeger. Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.) discusses health care Sacramento. choice. the Student Association. Kroeger said the program’s return “will at Jack Morton Auditorium May 21. The two programs were cut from last put a renewed faith in the SA.” n The GW Hatchet | CI Guide, Summer 2007, page 9

this Sunday June 24, 1664: Sunday, June 29 1965: Thursday, July 5, 1956 Summer The colony of New Jersey was The United States Interstate Highway The bikini is introduced in Paris, in history founded. system is officially established. France. Brittany Levine – Life Editor ([email protected]) lifeLeah Carliner – Assistant Life Editor ([email protected]) Clocking out your freshman year Your comprehensive guide to bed, budget and beyond

By Brittany Levine ure out when they are most alert Features Editor and schedule studying sessions for those times of the day. Student X spends most of their “Don’t take a tough class like time during the first few weeks of math early in the morning if you September goofing off and party- are not a morning person. That’ll ing every weekend. By November just get you into trouble in the long they have their first chemistry test, run,” she said. a 10-page English paper due, no Often students come to the cash, have used half their GWorld counseling center complaining debit dollars getting late night that they have too much work to nachos at 7-11 and to top it off, can- do and have no time left to do it not stand their roommate. Come in, Reynolds said. By prioritizing the night before their test they have activities and weighing their urgen- hundreds of pages to read and are cy students can grapple with all the stressed out of their mind. activities competing for their time. Stressing out because of bad “Students who don’t use time management skills is one of the management skills can become so worst things that can happen to a overwhelmed. It’s almost paralyz- college freshman during their first ing. They wind up not being able semester, GW counseling experts to accomplish anything,” Reynolds said. To prevent the snowball effect said. Alex Ellis/assistant photo editor of bad management decisions, stu- In order to prevent the nega- Former house proctor Emily Karrs holds a door open to Crawford Hall for summer intern Latasha Kinnard. Karrs was dents should take control over their tive effects of time management, a house proctor in Thurston Hall last academic year. time, money, and living situations. the UCC offers free workshops that In high school, everything was tackle subjects such as time man- agement, procrastination, and study skills, on a drop-in basis. Freshmen’s first friends Like time management, money management calls for “Student’s who don’t use lots of planning and college can be the first time for many Dorms become home with a little proctoring time management skills can that they have to manage their money, said Dan Small, direc- by Leah Carliner that she would miss it because she was not sure what she become so overwhelmed. It’s tor of the office of student Assistant Features Editor should doing. But despite her early concerns, Karrs was financial assistance. able to create a special bond with her residents and even almost paralyzing.” Before beginning col- Emily Karrs always wanted to give advice to the fresh- cooked them a six course Thanksgiving dinner. lege, students should talk to man class, but she wanted an outlet where she didn’t “It ended up being a really great college experience,” their parents, older siblings or have to be a disciplinarian as well. When GW Housing Karrs said. “It also taught me not to judge someone for Susan Reynolds friends to get an idea of what Programs created the house proctor program, she knew it living in Thurston.” UCC Psychologist college life will be like finan- was right for her. House proctors reside in first-year residence halls. cially. Learn from their expe- Last school year Karrs spent her senior year living They are responsible to help residents, “develop an envi- riences as prevention against on the ninth floor of Thurston, a place she never thought ronment which encourages personal responsibility, reflec- taking the thorny, debt-lined she’d ever see. Instead of writing students for liquor vio- tion, academic growth and self-exploration,” according to paths that pop up throughout lations, she was forging relationships, giving advice and the program’s Web site. college, he said. helping freshmen get adjusted to life in Foggy Bottom. Residence halls for sophomores, juniors and seniors scheduled for you: when you ate Students need to be prepared Being a house proctor made Karrs feel useful, even have similar students in similar positions, but each role lunch, took classes and exercised. that at the beginning of the year though she said she was terrified to take the position. Her Upon entering college, for the first they will be spending a large sum biggest fear was that something awful would happen and See proctors, p. 11 time students are in charge of their of money, especially on books that own schedule and how they spend can cost up to $600, Small said. He their time, said Susan Reynolds of also said if students plan on get- the University Counseling Center. ting a job to pay for expenses they “Incoming students wind up should realize that the first check Jumpstart your job search not spending their time wisely will not come for a few weeks, and that gets them into trouble,” so students should be prepared to Finding the best on-campus jobs is easier than you think Reynolds said. get through the first month with Often college students have money they bring with them. large breaks between classes and Some expect to be able to con- By Ranee Patel jobs a lot easier, said Jeffrey Dagly, the cen- Gelman Library is the number one that block of time gets wasted, tinue the same type of activities Hatchet Reporter ter’s director of communications. GWork choice among students to work because Reynolds said. they did when they were in high is an online service in which employers list it is in the center of campus and provides “Sometimes classes are sched- school, but living in Washington Sophomore Vanessa White used jobs for work study and non-work study, plenty of downtime. uled on Monday, Wednesday, can get expensive. Small suggested to work off-campus to help pay for her he said. Students usually work at the circula- Fridays and then students have instead of trying to do everything tuition. She had to take the Metro to and Lizzy Drobnick, a first-year graduate tion or reference desks. Tuesday and Thursdays off. you want in the first semester, pick from her job, pay for transportation and student that also works at Ticketmaster, During her freshman year, a friend told Students then start thinking their two top activities. Once you get worry about walking home late at night. said she agrees with White. When she was Emilie Deans, a recently graduated senior, have more time then they actually into the swing of how much going With her on-campus job at Ticketmaster writing her thesis last year she took the about the opportunities at Gelman. Since do and don’t use the time they have out and eating out costs then you she does not have to worry about extra morning shift because it was less busy, then, she has been hooked. wisely,” Reynolds said. can steadily add more activities. costs or safety. leaving more time to work on her paper. “You have flexible hours and it’s not To keep time under control, “Students shouldn’t go into “It’s more convenient to work on-cam- “It was great. By the time people start- that hard to do. You see your friends com- students should invest in a planner, their first semester saying I’m going pus because you don’t have to pay for the ed to come in to buy tickets, I had already ing in all day and you get to talk to them,” and actually use it, Reynolds said. to do it all,” he said. Metro, but also your bosses understand gotten my work done and then I could Deans said. Students should write everything Other costs students will face you’re a student,” White said. “Any job focus on customers,” Drobnick said. Working at the circulation involves down in their planner. They should include the cost of traveling home. that allows you to do homework while get- Federal work-study is a program that customer service while checking books schedule time for classes, study- Small suggested students buy their ting paid is the best job you can get.” allows students to earn wages while still in and out. The starting pay is $9.50 per ing, having fun and even sleeping. airplane tickets for Thanksgiving GW is one of the most expensive uni- in school. In order to qualify students must hour, supervisors at Gelman said. The This may seem overzealous, but it and Christmas early because peak versities in the country. It is not uncom- meet requirements through their financial great thing about this job is that students allows students to determine how travel times can be very expensive. mon for students to have jobs to pay off aid package. Students apply and are inter- can sometimes sneak in some homework much time each activity will take If students have a tight budget, loans or to fund their social lives. viewed, then eligible. Once hired, they while at work. and breaks down an overwhelming he suggested tracking how much To help students find jobs, the are allowed to choose their desired job Next up is the school bookstore. The schedule into reasonable chunks. University’s Career Center offers a pro- through GWork or at the career fair, Dagly See JOBS, p. 11 Reynolds suggested students fig- See MANAGEMENT, p. 11 gram called GWork, which makes finding said.

GW BlindDate: Summer staff attraction On a summer’s Wednesday night, two GW seniors – Jordan Evert and Gina Fernandes – met up at Firefly restaurant in Dupont Circle and met their matches. by Leah Carliner Gina Assistant Features Editor

Gina: I think I was a little I’d be. He was very polite and more nervous than I should have that was refreshing compared to DaterBios been. It was really nice, I had a most guys at GW. wonderful time. We shared a dessert at the end Name: Gina Fernandes What is your ideal date? We talked about classes and of the date and it was really cute! Year: Senior Gina: Buying groceries together at a farm- family and home and what we It was strawberry shortcake. Age: 21 ers market, cooking dinner together, then were doing for the summer. I If he asks me out, sure I’d go Hometown: Redmond, Wash. going out for ice cream in Georgetown and don’t know, it was very nice. It on a date with him again. n Major: International Affairs a long walk down the Potomac. Good, live- was easy to talk to him. ly conversation is a must. Ratings (10 is the best) I had the tilapia – it was fabu- Name: Jordan Evert lous – and a ginger ale. For first date: 7 Year: Senior Jordan: Anything where one can show the I had a lot of fun and I think I For hotness: 7 Age: 21 other something they are passionate about. For overall datability: 8 was more surprised then I thought Hometown: Madison, Wisc. Major: International Affairs “GW Blind Date” is a regular feature in the Life section modeled after Washington Post What characteristics do you look for in a guy/ Magazine’s Date Lab. If you would like to be set girl? up on a blind date with another GW student, Gina: I look for honestly, energy, sincerity, e-mail [email protected]. Jordan open-mindedness, playfulness and loyalty.

Jordan: Intelligence, good looks, strong- willed, kind-hearted and loyal. Jordan: I was already in the things. What we were involved restaurant, she came in, she with at GW, in Washington. We What are your own personal interests? looked stunning, was person- talked about home and family. Gina: I like pottery, photography, finger able. We sat down and the con- I had grilled wild Alaskan painting, black and white movies, popcorn, versation seemed to flow eas- salmon and we split strawberry flying kites, traveling, the GW Campus Plan ily. shortcake for dessert. n and rowing. …it’s a good way to meet new people and try something Ratings: (10 is the best) Jordan: Green Bay Packers, athlet- different. I don’t know, I just For first date: 8 Firefly Resturant ics, music, movies, reading, non- don’t really get nervous. For hotness: 8 1310 New Hampshire Ave. N.W. fiction and international affairs We talked about a lot of For overall datability: 10 202-861-1310 www.firefly-dc.com 10 | CI Guide - Summer 2007 The GW Hatchet Life

political Natalie Abuchaibe science from Tobin Van Ostern a completely different Ambassador in training perspective,” she said. Facebook politician “But I miss my hometown When Natalie Abuchaibe left – Barranquilla – which Most students in college like Colombia to study at GW, she said is beautiful and full of to build up their resumes with she hoped to get a taste of American very interesting people. internships and jobs, preferably culture. She did not realize she would In fact, my dad played paid. Tobin Van Ostern, however, end up spending much of her time tennis with Shakira’s will be able to buff up his resume working with GW Por Colombia, a dad.” by helping a presidential candidate student organization that brings A b u c h a i b e find his way to the White House. Colombian culture to campus. complimented her Van Ostern, who is now deputy Abuchaibe was a major player in courtesy Natalie Abuchaibe education with director of Students For Barack organizing a giant Colombian cultural experience during her Obama, put in almost 50 hours awareness festival at Kogan Plaza in March, freshman year. Despite a week during the school year which had an unexpected turnout of almost her heavy involvement with GW Por Colombia for the organization, watching it 200 people. She will be Por Colombia’s and membership in the Organization of Latin grow and develop into something relations representative next year and American Students, she also interned for the professional and consequential. The will be in charge of advertisement for the office of Sen. Russ Feingold (D-Wis.). It was organization is high structured with organization’s events. Her favorite part of worth having the internship her freshman different departments. As deputy Alex Ellis/assistant photo editor the job is being creative and organizing an because she was able to put into practice director, Van Ostern works with the event people will enjoy, she said. everything she learned in class, but by the department heads and makes sure they are on the “This is a crash course in political campaigning, “I realized when I came here that in time she is a junior she wants to start looking same page. He also focuses on campaign strategy. and a great way to meet people in what’s hopefully my country, we have a reputation of war for a real job, she said. Van Ostern first got involved with Obama’s going to be my career, a political consultant,” said and drugs, but it’s not true.” Abuchaibe Although Abuchaibe wanted to connect campaign when Students For Barak Obama was Van Ostern, an international affairs major. said. “There are so many good people to American culture when she came to a Facebook group. The founder asked him to help Despite the fact that his grades from last year and motivated people who want better Washington to study, she said she will never out with a Web site, and from there things took off could have been better, the experience of running a opportunities.” forget her roots while adapting to the political to a grass-roots organization. When Van Ostern grassroots organization has been well worth it, and Abuchaibe’s original intention coming to landscape of Washington. got Obama to speak at George Mason University, more than educational, he said. GW was to pursue bigger and better things She said, “People have a totally different Students for Barak officially became part of Obama’s He said, “Dive right into whatever you’re by majoring in political science. view of Colombia, and I want change it. We campaign. The rally attracted about 3,000 audience interested in, there’s no reason to hold back, especially “I knew I wanted to come to America have an awesome culture, great music, Nobel members and more than 100 members of the media, now, starting in college when you have newfound for the better education and to study prize winners and the best coffee.”n he said. freedom and time.” n Intriguing Sophomores: What a Difference a Year Makes

by Prerna Rao Contributing Features Editor

Freshman year is about taking risks and getting involved. The following four sophomores had freshman experiences that went above and beyond what they expected. The intriguing sophomores reminisce about their pasts, passions and the part-time jobs they had last year. They also try to give advice and inspire incoming freshmen who desire an atypical underclass experience. courtesy James Barnes James Barnes

Student politico classes. Jairam hosted the show, introduced the Vyomika Jairam guests, and joined in on the actual discussions, When James Barnes came to GW last year, he took on the school The next Oprah throughout her entire freshman year. and the city full force. Passionate for politics, he interned at the “We discuss so many issues, about White House spring semester of last year, coordinated GW College anything and everything that had to do Republican campaign activities, joined Program Board and worked Most people do not become TV stars with the Indian-American community,” through a laundry list of other activities. by the time they enter college, but Vyomika she said. She also taped special segments, “I love GW because I can do so much here, and I’ve met some of Jairam already has a taste of what it is like to such as meetings for the Indian Chamber of the best people through all the stuff I do,” Barnes said. “Where else be a recognizable on-camera personality. Commerce and the anti-war rally that took can you intern at the White House and go to classes afterwards?” During her freshman year, she interned place last March. She edited segments that Last year Barnes took the reins of coordinating the GWCR for Darshan, an Indian American broadcast she had taped. campaigns in Pennsylvania, leading two campaign trips to Pittsburgh show televised locally in the Washington area “The experience was really cool,” Jairam in the first semester of his freshman year. He also worked on on channel WHNZ. Jairam had been involved said. “I learned what it was like going in campaigns in GW’s own political scene and coordinated Student in her high school paper, but by the time she once a week and getting my hair and make- Assocation senate campaigns. got to GW she was sick of print journalism up done, getting to wear (traditional) Indian “These are experiences I wouldn’t trade for anything else. I and wanted to experience something else. clothes.” would encourage any freshman to get involved with their party When she was offered an internship at a TV Jairam was extremely busy during her whether they are Republican or Democratic,” Barnes said. “Just find show she snagged it, she said. freshman year (she also interned at the something you’re good at and go with it.” “When I go anywhere locally that’s Indian, Department of Transportation), but she would As part of the GWCR’s, he was able to meet former Attorney like a restaurant, I know people recognize me. not have it any other way. Although she loved General John Ashcroft and talk at length. Meeting Ashcroft was Especially when I go to the events with a the experience, Jairam said she probably surreal and it was one of his most memorable moments from cameraman, about 10 or 15 separate people would not pursue broadcast news as a career. freshman year, Barnes said. come up and say, ‘You’re the Darshan girl!’ As advice to incoming freshmen, she said: “GW is a school designed to get involved in and if you don’t, you It’s the funniest feeling ever because I have no “If you find something remotely interesting, miss out,” Barnes said. idea who they are,” said Jairam, a journalism sign up for it and go to the first meeting, and But it was not all work and no play for Barnes. As a part of major. if you don’t like it, then at least you know Program Board’s concerts committee last year, he was able to help Darshan is a talk show that often has a that…There’s so much to do in D.C. and panel. Her first show aired in September of there’s definitely something for everyone, so organize Fall Fest, Spring Fling and Jerry Seinfeld's performance n during Colonials Weekend. n Alex Ellis/assistant photo editor last year, just a few weeks after she started there’s no point in hesitating.” weekly Arriving like a virgin Madonna ensures a smooth landing for an American expat up BUENOS AIRES, Argentina customs counter decided to get overly on my non-existent airport scene. Was When I got off the plane there was no friendly while he eyed my passport. My this a preview of the rest of my time in one to greet me. I wasn’t expecting any- chutzpah was wearing thin. Argentina? Here I had gone and moved one. It was just like I had planned in fact. The closest I had come to this situ- to a country that I knew virtually nothing It’s not everyday that I picked ation was my flight from about and where no one knew me. Should Mononucleosis up my life and moved across California to Washington for I have taken the job at The Washington the globe to an unknown land. Be t h Thanksgiving break freshmen Post that had me sorting mail and waiting If anything it was kind of the year. My parents had duti- for the company provided pager to go off, point. So I was alone in Buenos Mo n k a r s h fully escorted me to GW twice alerting me that some reporter needed Aires’ Ezieza International before, first for CI and then for their mail sorted ASAP? GW Alumna On sultry summer nights in the District, we are all tempted to relax Airport, and yet I kept glanc- freshmen move-in week, but Just when I was ready for a brown and get in touch with our romantic sides. On a college campus on these ing around the terminal, half- for the first time, I was arriv- paper bag or to break out my freshly tempting evenings, students need to balance work, sometimes classes, expecting one of my parents or ing to an airport full of fellow studied Argentine curse words (where the and their personal life, which could culminate in catching mononucleo- a friend to appear from behind a stranger travelers, empty of anyone mildly obligat- hell was my luggage after 20 minutes?), I sis for a month, whether it is with a significant other or an intoxicated playing an odd game of peek-a-boo. Then ed to make an airport scene. As my years got a sign. I’m not an incredibly religious acquaintance. we would have our airport scene. at college progressed, I became accus- or observant person, but I do believe that Mono, also known as the kissing disease, has become an ominous I discovered airport scenes when I tomed to my solitary trip from Dulles to sometimes the universe puts out signs for shadow lurking over college students. It is a viral illness that is transferred began dating a guy who was back home Foggy Bottom. But somehow the lack of a us as reassurance or guidance or frankly through saliva. Typically, cold-like symptoms are severe for a week or in California while I was going to GW. It welcome wagon in Buenos just to be humorous. But two, and the fatigue lasts for a month, said Susan Haney, the clinical pro- wasn’t merely for public displays of affec- Aires seemed more sub- this sign assured me that gram coordinator at Student Health Services. tion; they were greetings for a new time, a stantial, as if it had some I had landed in an I was in the right place at But everyone reacts to mono differently and there is a huge range of new stage in my life that somehow seemed profound meaning. the right time. how it affects people, Haney said. She emphasized the range of symptoms more magnified because of the five-hour As I waited for the lug- airport where no one I made it through the people may experience, from a mild cold to severe fatigue. plane ride. Since then, a bevy of friends, gage to make its rounds wilderness/Somehow I made “Most people feel extremely sore throats, and it’s difficult to drink family and other boyfriends have had to along the coil shaped con- was waiting, no one it through/Didn’t know how water,” Haney said. “On the whole, people feel tired, experience a severe endure my egocentric parade, sometimes veyer belt, I started sizing lost I was/Until I found you/ level of fatigue, and sometimes occasionally are hospitalized, when they humoring me with flowers, other times up the competition, look- was expecting me. I was beat incomplete/I’d can’t swallow and need fluids – but that is rare.” just grunting as they hauled my oversized ing for solitary travelers been had, I was sad and blue/ Only a few students a year experience such a high level of fatigue they suitcase off the conveyer belt. such as myself. Were there While I was arriving But you made me feel/Yeah, cannot finish the school year, Haney said. If one experiences similar symp- I loved the idea of an airport scene: any more seemingly over- you made me feel/Shiny and toms, she recommends getting plenty of rest, not overstressing your body, a poster that said my name, two people whelmed gringos fresh off home, it was a new/Like a virgin not staying up too late, drinking water, gargling and taking Advil. simultaneously running in slow motion the plane such as myself? Proud to be an “Rest as much as you can! Get people to run your errands for you, get through the terminal towards each other, It looked like I had the foreign home, one American and relieved your friends to bring you food. Get as much rest as possible …there are no the grand gesture of a swooning kiss market cornered with my that I had selected a medications for it,” Haney said. (obviously the swooning was highly con- yoga pants and sweat- that I had yet country which played Theoretically, mono can also be spread through coughing and sharing tingent on who was picking me up). We shirt. I did spot a group of Madonna over the airport food, in addition to intimate contact. The student clinic rarely sees roman- all want that scene in “Love Actually” German tourists squawk- to break in. loud speakers at 7:30 a.m., tic partners catching the disease at the same time, Haney said. This means (however unrealistic) where the people ing noisily in a mixture I spotted my bright green that if your romantic partner is experiencing mono-style symptoms or we love are waiting for us with open arms of Spanish and what I can suitcase wobbling on the knows they have it, it is ok to get up close and personal with them, to an and earnest grins as we arrive home. only assume was German (Spangerm?) conveyer belt and set it down in my new extent. But this time I messed up. I had land- but they seemed to be more concerned homeland. n Since most viruses are contagious before the symptoms even exist, it ed in an airport where no one was wait- with their guidebooks than trying to pass is unrealistic to advise couples not to kiss, but if you have a sore throat ing, no one was expecting me. While I as Argentines. –Beth Monkarsh, a 2006 alumna, majored for more than several days, and it’s progressively getting worse, see a was arriving home, it was a foreign home, When given too much time to wait in journalism and Spanish Language and clinician to test for mono or strep throat. Haney suggested covering your one that I had yet to break in. There was I think and when given too much time Literature while at GW. She currently lives in mouth and washing your hands a lot when others are coughing and you no possibility for an airport scene unless to think I panic. Call it Woody Allen Buenos Aires, but will be moving to Central know they have mono. the man sweating profusely behind the syndrome but I suddenly became fixated America in December. Haney said, “If you’ve had it already, as some people have when they’re children and may or may not have realized it, there’s a pretty good chance you won’t get it again. The immunity is not absolute, but is a pretty good one in any case.” n –Prerna Rao Join the Hatchet Features staff!

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Dorm Alex Ellis/assistant photo editor Senior Dana Kathrins, a speech and hearing major, stands in front the the Speech and Hearing Center located on the corner of 21st and G streets.

By Cory Struble majors by their junior year. By that time, most stu- decorating Hatchet Staff Writer dents will have sampled a variety of disciplines by virtue of the general requirements, and they should Senior Dana Kathrins came to GW without a have some indication of their academic strengths and declared major. The introductory courses in speech interests, Fry said. for dummies and hearing science, sparked her interest and after Students may choose to delay the declaration Courtesy Paperapartment.com a dean’s seminar in the subject and a sign language of a major until after they have had enough time to course, Kathrins was hooked. sample courses from across different curriculums. Cranking your room up a notch on the cheap Choosing a major can be one of the most stressful However, the more time spent sampling from differ- experiences of a college student’s academic career. ent fields also decreases the amount of time available Incoming freshmen typically fall into two categories: to complete an undergraduate degree within four By Vanessa Tencati even use markers or stickers to easiest way to make your sterile one student knows exactly what they want to major years. Also such delays complicate the possibilities Hatchet Staff Writer decorate the removable paper. dorm room feel like home. One in and the other has absolutely no clue. There are of second majors, minors, or studying abroad, Fry To top it all off, they have free idea is to find a really interesting advantages and disadvantages to both, said Landon said. The difficulty experienced in changing majors Going off to college, espe- shipping. pillow design with lots of colors, Wade, director of advising for the Columbian College altogether typically mirrors the academic distance cially if it’s GW, can leave stu- and pick out a bunch of different of Arts and Sciences. between the first and second major. dents with little cash left to start 3. Mirrors. solid-colored ones that match “Coming in knowing exactly what to major A change from a history major to political science the year. Luckily, turning a bleak Sodaro-Spomer had that it. The Web site Cafepress.com in gives you a little more direction in looking for may not delay one’s graduation because there are dorm room into a cozy home one item to mention in regards features thousands of different courses, but those students still need to come in with some similar course requirements, but a switch from away from home (or a sweet to making your dorm look larg- designs by hundreds of artists an open mind because…the hallmark of an educated history to biology could be complicated, Fry said. place to party) does not have to er. To really open up a space, between $15 and $20 each. mind is the ability to change it,” Wade said. “Coming Typically the greatest stresses about choosing a break the bank. Just a few key she said, you should hang the in with a declared major and holding to it hard and major are familial or cultural. Many students and items, and a little creativity are all mirrors on opposite sides of a 6. String lights. fast without entertaining any other options would their family and friends believe that future profes- you need to make a total trans- room, where they reflect each No dorm is complete without do the student an injustice.” sional or financial success is dictated by the choice of formation, said interior design other. these little glowing balls of joy. As About half of incoming students declare a major major, Fry said. professor Sheryl Sodaro-Spomer. Target.com has some large Sodaro-Spomer pointed out, these by the end of their freshman year and the rest usu- “Simply put, this is not true. Rather it is one’s rectangular mirrors for about soft lights are decorative and also ally declare by fall or spring of their sophomore year, happiness with and particular enthusiasm for a 1. A futon. $50, or if you want a more mod practical, working to set a relaxed Wade said. major that drives that success,” Fry said. “The best IKEA carries a perfect dorm- look, they also have a set of mood when you want to turn the Further complicating the quest for a major is the advice is to study what you enjoy and let your pro- room sized futon with a super nine small, circular mirrors for glaring fluorescents off. fact that programs vary in size and quality at each fessional ambitions develop from there.” comfy mattress for less than $200. $40. The smaller ones are great With the lights, you can go school. The desire to specialize in an intricate field of Kathrins found her family to be a source of sup- To save money, skip the boring for dorm rooms because they traditional and use white or study may leave students worried about the type of port rather than stress. Her parents work in health cover and go for a colorful king are self-adhesive, and you can colored Christmas lights, or be academic experience they will undertake. care and have been her support system throughout size fitted sheet to put over it. arrange them any way that tick- more adventurous and go for Kathrins said one aspect of the speech and hear- college. Overnight guests will be very les your fancy. margarita glasses, little Irish flags ing sciences department that drew her to her major “In choosing such a small and directed major I thankful. or rubber duckies. You can find was the close-knit community. The department is had reservations about whether or not I would regret 4. Tapestries. these three and 400 more styles relatively small, but growing each year, she said. studying something so specific, but after three years 2. Peel-off, draw-on wallpaper. On the walls left over after at Partylights.com, most for less “Since the size of the department is relatively with the major, it has never ceased to surprise me For $45, you can choose wall-papering and mirror-hang- than $20. small, there is ample opportunity for students to seek and capture my interest,” she said. from 12 different colors to roll ing, draping cheap tapestries is a help from the professors and to get involved in the Because the job market is changing so much, the onto your common-room walls. great way to add some color. For Keeping in mind the cost of career,” Kathrins said. undergraduate degree is no longer such a rigid indi- Sodaro-Spomer advises not to $14, Simply70s.com has more than furnishing, you may not be able Jim Fry, director of academic advising at the cation of which job a student will land after gradua- choose a dark color, because it is 60 different tapestry designs that to afford all of the things you Elliott School of International Affairs, said most tion, Wade said. the lighter colors that will make a range from loud tie-dye or more would love to have in your dorm. college students change their majors at least once, “Our culture has created the stress behind pick- tiny dorm room look bigger. restrained celestial patterns. But, Sodaro-Spomer has a good and whether one chooses a major before arriving at ing a major, but it is no longer as clear which majors The wallpaper rolls, from piece of advice for the motivated school or after is often inconsequential. The benefit yield which jobs,” Wade said. “Recent research sug- Paperapartment.com, come with 5. Throw pillows. decorator who will stop at noth- of attending a university is the wide variety of choic- gests that people of this generation will probably a white paint marker so you can Be it on the couch or bed, ing to fulfill their dorm fantasies: es and the ability to accommodate change, he said. have five or six careers – you can’t go wrong with a personalize your space. You can throw pillows are by far the “Find a dollar tree.” n Most programs require students to declare their liberal arts curriculum if you follow that trend.” n

is another way to receive schol- within 30 days and only one is allowed per Before asking to switch rooms, Weinshel jobs arships. In order to participate in management semester. suggested students be flexible and commu- the GW spirit department, there “The loan is there as a backup, if some- nicate with their roommate if there is an from p. 9 is an audition process. With GW from p. 9 thing unexpected happens,” Small said. issue. spirit, you gain full access to “It’s not a crutch to bail a student out every “Each person is different, and college is best perk of this job is that one basketball games. you spend in order to keep it under control. time they overspend.” time for growth and change, and what you may receive discounts on any- Residential Property Once you know how much you spend you To make college life easier, incoming listed on your first year application may not thing you purchase inside the Management also offers student can make a budget. This allows you to take freshman should also have some back- be the lifestyle that you live after one year store. The starting wage is $8 per positions. Students can work control of your money instead of letting ground in roommate management. GW in residence,” he said. hour and the hours are flexible. either in the key depot, handling it control you, he said. The most impor- Housing programs asks first year students If the rooming situation becomes System and Network Support an assortment of key issues (lock- tant part of this step is being honest with 12 questions on the housing application. unbearable, students can switch rooms. may sound scary at first, but not outs, lost keys, etc.), or helping yourself. Do not just track things like food Based on how students answer these ques- By the third week of the semester, the to worry, this job does not just handle other maintenance issues and clothes. If you know you spend $20 a tions is how they are matched together, said University will facilitate a room swap pro- apply to those who are computer in residence halls. There is also month on tanning then add it to the total. Seth Weinshel, assignment director of GW cess. In order to switch rooms students savvy. Employees receive all the the option to apply for a summer Then use a two-list system to break Housing Programs. must find someone who is willing to swap skills you need via training on job with RPM that provides free down spending, money experts in the busi- However, sometimes these 12 ques- with them since all rooms are assigned at the job. With this job, students summer housing. Starting pay is ness school said. In the left column, list tions are not enough to ensure compat- the beginning of the year, Weinshel said. remain on-call responding to $9.25 per hour. your monthly expenses and in the right ibility. The most common complaints the In order to help students find fellow swap- technical support for adminis- Coming to the Marvin column list your monthly income. If the left University sees are about roommate habits, pers, the housing program set up an online trative staff. Starting pay is $10 Center this September are both is greater than the right, then you need to Weinshel said. tool. per hour. the Federal Work Study Job Fair cut back. A free Web site that does the bud- “Many students have not lived in a If you plan on picking a roommate at GW Spirit (cheerleaders, and the Fall Career Fair. The get calculating for you is http://mapping- common rooming environment when they CI, students should have an open mind dancers and mascots) is also two events let you talk to career your-future.org/features/budgetcalc.htm. come to GW,” said Weinshel. “It is impor- about what type of person they want to live a top pick among students. counselors directly and are the Sometimes you can not plan for every- tant to realize that a student coming to GW with, Weinshel said. Partaking in GW Spirits is not a best way to get your job search thing. In case you really need money to will have roommates and part of the edu- Weinshel said, “Do not simply look at formal job, but in return for your started, Dagley said. n travel home or fix your car, the office of stu- cational experience is learning to live with someone’s Facebook or MySpace page and involvement you receive scholar- ­­–Brittany Levine contributed to dent financial aid offers interest-free emer- people who may be different from you and judge them, have conversations with room- ships. Participating in GW Band this report. gency loans. All loans must be paid back who have different lifestyles.” mates before making any judgments.” n

she did to make our freshmen year a positive proctors experience made me interested in being a house proctor,” Carson said. from p. 9 DeLancey also felt a strong connection with her residents and said that separating her differs depending on the needs of the class. responsibilities as a proctor and a friend was Before the program was implemented, com- one of her more challenging tasks. munity facilitators patrolled residence halls. While most freshman can not wait to move on They were mostly known for their responsi- to better housing after a year of Thurston, sopho- bilities to document student violations and to more Julie DeMareo could not be more excited administer the roommate agreement forms. The about unpacking her bags on the fifth floor of the house proctor program, which was new to the all-freshman dorm. DeMareo heard positive feed- 2006 school year, does not allow the student to back from her friends who were proctors last year document violations. and is excited to assume the role this year. Senior Brooke DeLancey was not sure what “I just want to be able to give good advice her responsibilities would be when she began and I just want to be really supportive of my her job as a proctor last year in Fulbright. residents,” said DeMareo who lived on Mount “There was kind of just this basic outline Vernon as a freshman. and there were all these holes to fill in. It was Like Carson, DeMareo also felt close to her kind of like a skeleton we had to bring to life,” proctor last year. DeLancy said. “Basically anything I had a question about, Despite DeLancey’s initial unease with the classes or I don’t know, anything GW related… program, she succeeded in making her fresh- I’d go in and just knock on his door and he was man feel comfortable and safe at GW, said Dean always there,” DeMareo said. Carson, one of her residents. Carson said her DeMareo said the most valuable thing to impact was so great it drove him to apply for remember when dealing with roommates for the program for the 2007-2008 academic year. the first time is the importance of honesty. “She made the eighth floor of Fulbright a DeMareo said, “I think with your room- home away from home for her residents and mates and suitemates, be pretty clear and talking with her and seeing the things that upfront with what you want.” n

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For the Tourist looks freakishly like you and is willing to give you their ID, then One of the best things about Washington is that maybe you could wander over there is no excuse to ever be bored. Independence to areas in Georgetown, Adams Avenue is bursting with museums showcasing histo- Morgan or Dupont Circle. GW ry, heritage, art, science and progression. It’s really in students flock to these bars in your best interest to visit them all, but if you can only search of drink specials and rec- venture to a few then check out the Smithsonian’s ognizable faces. Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. The Definitely steer clear of unique architecture of this contemporary art muse- places such as McFadden’s on um and the incredible versatility of the work inside Pennsylvania Ave. because you culminate a pretentious-free atmosphere for those will get caught and cuffed for by Shannon Toher who enjoy observing artists that test the boundaries using that fake ID that you swore Hatchet Reporter of their field. could survive under a black light If you are feeling a little devious, make a getaway and looks, well, close enough to New town, new people, new places, new rules. to the Spy Museum. This expanding site walks you you (plus or minus five inches.) You’ve made it to Colonial Inauguration and now through the history of organizations such as the CIA there’s nothing more valuable than choosing the per- and the NSA. Secret passageways and spy tactics For the Nature guru fect venue to kick-start your college careers, friend- make the trip all the more fun. ships, and relationships. No ID? No problem. Grab If you’d rather save your cash for booze, take a Despite the fact you are now Ben Solomon/senior photo editor that strange new roommate or friend and check out walk to the National Mall and just enjoy all of the living the urban life, D.C. actu- Shake it! Even if you’re not 21, many D.C. clubs and several bars our picks for the G-Dubber’s local scene. neoclassical architecture and memorials that make ally has some really close adven- allow entry if you’re only 18. Just watch it with fake ID – D.C. is D.C. so beautiful. For all those years that you studied ture hotspots. A ten-minute walk notorious for being harsh on underage drinking. For the Booty Shaker where the power of our government lies, take the into Georgetown and you can eas- opportunity to experience Capitol Hill, the Treasury ily veer off onto the C&O canal, While you will never get the chance to grace the Building, the White House, the Supreme Court and where nature enthusiasts alike come together to into D.C.’s mayor Adrian Fenty, who enjoys a daily dance floor of Lulu’s (ask your CI leader about the the monuments. It’s not every day that you can bike, hike, run or just enjoy the outdoors. Or to get run in the park. late New Orleans-inspired club), there are several appreciate and walk the path of some of our coun- a closer look at the murky but beautiful Potomac With this great city ahead of you, don’t make 18 and older venues in close proximity to GW. Get try’s finest figures. River, the same path can take you to a kayak rental the same mistake so many others do by going to the down and dirty with your bad self at dance clubs like shop and picnic area. same club every weekend. Get up, go out and do Karma, MCCXXII, Andalu, Platinum, Fur, Home, For the Rebel Founded in 1890, Rock Creek Park in Washington something. Explore D.C. – find the nooks and cran- Love, Pearl and any other single syllable word that is a stunning area with trails crossing through deep nies that make it so special and personal. Take in the references something posh. These are great places to Now I’m not suggesting that you try this, or even woodlands and alongside serene brooks and gar- culture and history that are so vital to the existence socialize and premier that booty dance that you’ve insinuating that the following bars will actually let dens. The path is perfect for a morning run, after- of this diverse city. There is always something, no practiced in your mirror the past three weeks. you in, but if you have say an older, legal sibling who noon bike and anytime graze. You may even bump matter your age, that you can be a part of. n For the live music junkie: INVISIBLEMUSIC The best music venues in D.C. to scratch your itch by Zach Pentel and Brendan Polmer | Senior Staff Writers

9:30 Club Rock n’Roll Hotel Blues Alley 815 V St., NW 1353 H St., NE 1073 Wisconsin Ave., NW www.930.com www.rockandrollhoteldc.com www.bluesalley.com

When the Foo Fighters came to D.C. last No, it’s not a real hotel. This relatively new Considered to be one of D.C.’s premiere year, could they have played the Verizon Center venue in Northeast Washington is in the heart jazz clubs, Blues Alley hosts some of the best in front of ten thousand screaming fans? Sure of the Atlas District, a hot new area of bars and jazz to come through D.C, including Kenny they could have, but instead, they opted to play clubs that has sprung up about eight blocks Garrett, Joshua Redman and Dr. John. The club at the 9:30 Club, D.C.’s most established rock east of Union Station. Past the faux lobby, it gets its name from it’s location – it’s entrance venue. From Atmosphere to The Deftones, feels like a miniature version of The Black Cat is literally down a hidden alley off Wisconsin touring artists both big and small make a point – low ceiling, small stage, and great sound. Ave. The club doubles as a restaurant serving to stop at this 1,200-person club when they With a capacity of about 350, it has been draw- New Orleans style food, and often there is a come through town. If you’re a music fan, it’s ing national and local acts. Upstairs from the food and drink minimum required for bigger only a matter of time before you find yourself venue is where the ‘hotel’ thing comes in: a shows. Shows can get pretty pricey, so it’s best there. Legendary for its great sound and unob- vaulted ceiling with guitars hanging from it to go with the parents if you can. structed sight lines throughout, you’re guaran- juts above the bar and pool tables, and themed teed a good time. Just watch it with the fake ID, party rooms (replete with private bars) are H.R.-57 and don’t drink if they paint your hands with available for rental. 1610 14th St., NW the underage stamp– they’ll getcha. www.hr57.org DAR Constitution Hall Black Cat 1776 D St., NW For the jazz enthusiast who enjoys great 1811 14th St., NW http://www.dar.org/conthall live music without breaking the bank, H.R-57 is www.blackcatdc.com a great club to catch both touring acts and local It’s unclear why, but it takes the average D.C. jazz musicians. Named after a resolution The Black Cat is a great mid-sized venue GW student about 2 years to realize that this passed in the House of Representatives that right on U Street, D.C.’s up-and-coming huge (capacity of 3,000) venue is in fact five designates jazz as “a rare and valuable national hipster paradise that has adopted (and per- blocks from campus. An antique venue with American treasure,” the club also hosts jazz fected) the dirty-but-not-too-dirty aesthetic. a storied history, it has recently become one jam sessions every Tuesday, Wednesday and Upstairs is a 600-person capacity venue of D.C.’s most popular venues for artists such Thursday nights where anyone can come in (which hosts such diverse acts as RJD2 as Death Cab for Cutie, Franz Ferdinand, Bloc and shed on their instrument of choice. The and Wolf Parade), and downstairs you’ll Party, and The Roots. The sound is great and club also serves up a tasty, inexpensive soul- find two bars and a smaller venue with a the location couldn’t possibly be more con- food combination plate of fried chicken, col- Brendan Polmer/Hatchet photographer capacity of 200. The club of choice for see- venient, but it is admittedly a little bit weird lard greens and red beans and rice. Best of all, A contestant rocks out with his invisible axe during he ing the city’s best up and coming bands, to see your favorite rock band fly around the the club has a BYOB (bring your own booze) 2007 US Air Guitar Championship in Washington on June The Black Cat also hosts trademark dance stage while you sit attentively in the rows of policy – because, lets face it, nothing goes bet- 6 at 9:30 Club. parties such as “Oops! I did it Again: 2000’s red velvet seating. A bit too proper? Maybe, but ter with jazz than a six-pack of your favorite Dancenight.” worth the trip. brew. n The Hatchet’s guide to art classes at GW

Best Fine Arts Classes digital art is a great discover D.C. theatre, Best Music Classes way to organize as well as try your hand Photography: and reinvent your at journalism, Professor For Jazz: Whether you’ve dabbled in pho- artistic capabilities. Marks’ class is a must. One of the best jazz classes the tography before or have no clue how to Jeff Stephanic is an Marks’ class lectures music department at GW has to offer point a camera, you should check out extremely knowl- are exciting, and with isn’t actually a class at all– the Friday the photography classes offered at GW. edgeable professor Whether you’re an experienced experience like his, stu- afternoon jazz jam session. There’s no Assignments have rules and boundaries in the graphics field dents can learn what grading, credits earned, or audition but there is huge room for artistic free- and an instrument artist, actor or musician or just it’s truly like to be the- required and anyone who wants to dom. Taking photography gives you an worth tapping into atre critic. can sit in with the jazz faculty and excuse to wander around D.C. and cap- to. starting out and need to fulfill Think you can han- other jazz students to play. If you’d ture subjects and scenery that you find –Shannon Toher dle more? Are you anx- rather just sit and listen, that’s cool inspiring and beautiful. The lab equip- that creative GCR (general ious to figure out what too. The jam starts at 12:00 noon in the ment is surprisingly exceptional and Best Theatre the theatre department is basement of Phillips Hall in B-120 and the faculty has always been helpful and Classes curriculum requirement), there’s really all about? Sign up lasts until 2:00 p.m., with the phenom- available. At the end of the course, your for “Basics of Production enal jazz faculty playing for the first top pictures will have to be cut and Performance arts an arts class for you at GW. Design (TRDA 130).” A half-hour. After showing off your jazz mounted, which means instant wall art GCRs scare you to class that encompasses chops, the faculty will happily offer for your own room. The only downside death? No need. introductions to cos- any advice or critique of your playing is that the course is a big time commit- Try registering for tume design, set design, if you like. ment and can be expensive after lab “Introduction to and lighting design, this fees, but when you’re already shelling Acting (for non- course is not for the faint For Ensembles: out fifty-grand for this school, another majors).” This of heart. Requirements The GW music department hosts two-hundred won’t seem like a lot. three-credit class for this course go well music ensembles for just about every introduces its less demanding than an advanced the- beyond the classroom, type of music. With everything from Digital Art/ New Media: students to the rudiments of acting atre class – there is real homework. It including a three-hour lab once a classical string ensembles, brass and The new “it” factor that employers through the use of well-known texts takes work to develop the skills taught week (totaling 39 hours by the end of woodwind ensembles, percussion, gui- are looking for is a potential worker’s by famous teachers (i.e. Stella Adler in class – so, if you think “Intro to the semester), as well as a tech crew tar, electronic music, Latin music, big- knowledge of computer software and and Uta Hagan) as well as beginner Acting” is easy street, you might be in assignment (expect anywhere from band and small combo jazz ensembles, web design capabilities. This new course acting exercises. Improvisation is used for a surprise. five to forty hours), which makes get- there’s something for everyone. An at GW focuses not only on how to heavily to help students become more Taking your theatre arts education ting through this monster of a course audition is usually required to join, expand your designing vocabulary but comfortable with the stage, as well as one step further comes the intermedi- all the more challenging. However, but groups are offered for all levels also teaches you step by step the faucets to help students develop characters ate level course, “Theatre Criticism” you will reap the benefits of getting of players. Also, private instruction is of computer programs and how to best and learn to shape their talents. Intro taught by the The Washington Post’s to know the ins-and-outs the theatre offered as a class for one or two credits utilize their tools. Bit-mapping, vector to Acting teachers understand that not top theatre critic, Peter Marks. This department, as well as have the oppor- on any instrument, including voice, graphics and digital sound and imaging everyone has had experience, and they writing intensive class includes trips tunity to try your hand at non-perfor- whether you’re just starting out on a are some of the creative topics covered tailor their grading systems accord- to many theatres in the D.C. area mance aspects of the theatre. Sign up, new instrument or have been playing in this course. Despite being a crafty ingly. But be forewarned – although with a reporter’s notebook in hand. and be prepared to work. all your life. skill for future employers, discovering this class is a beginner course, and is If you’re looking for a good way to –Caitlin DeMerlis –Brendan Polmer

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Be s t o f t h e UPD officers responded to a re- Health and safety inspectors on him, and he was placed un- A male subject attempted to en- incident and stopped to see if port of a fight. The complainant, notified UPD and GW Housing der arrest. He was transported ter the Marvin Center on the H any students were involved. The CRIMElog an employee at the Health and Programs staff to conduct an to the Second District Metropol- Street side. The male appeared taxi cab driver reported two in- Wellness Center, said the sub- administrative search for drugs. itan Police Department station to be intoxicated. The name he dividuals unaffiliated with GW ject left before UPD arrived. The Various items were confiscated, for processing. gave UPD matched the name left the cab without paying their The Hatchet publishes a subject, a male student, had including drug paraphernalia and - Subject arrested on the license, but the picture fare. The driver then stepped crime log from the University become angry due to an indoor 98.8 grams of marijuana. No res- did not match his face. The li- out of the cab to collect the fare Police Department each Thurs- soccer game. ident was present at the time. cense belonged to the subject’s and one subject scratched the day in the newspaper’s metro - Referred to SJS - Referred to SJS Liquor Law Violation brother, who is a GW student. driver. The subject then jumped section. Below is the best of the - Subject barred from campus into the cab and drove a short log from the last academic year. 4/20/07 - Off-Campus - 12/03/06 - Mount Ver- distance. The other individual 6:15 a.m. - case closed Fugitive from Justice non Campus - 2:37 a.m. - Simple Assault fled the scene with the keys. Disorderly Conduct A female student indicated that closed MPD used the cell phone of the an unknown male approached 4/14/07 - 600 Block of 21st UPD responded to a call about 11/10/06 - Thurston Hall - first individual to call the second 2/11/07 - Thurston Hall - her while she was on New Street - 2:00 p.m. - case a sick student on the Vern Ex- 3:14 a.m. - case closed to return the keys. The individ- 2:58 a.m. - case closed Hampshire Avenue. The male closed press shuttle headed toward the A female student reported that ual who drove the car was ar- A University Police Department stopped her and asked her An individual fell into the emer- Mount Vernon Campus. Officers someone knocked on her door. rested. officer requested to see a stu- to take a picture of him. The gency phone near Strong Hall. met the bus at the clock tower When she opened the door, an -Open case dent’s GWorld card in Thurston digital camera was set to pre- Officers approached the man and determined the individual, unknown male subject yelled Hall. The student became loud view mode, and there was a and found he did not have an who vomited on the floor, was “happy birthday” and hit her Urinating in Public and verbally abusive to the of- nude picture of the male on the emergency. Officers compared unaffiliated with GW. He was with a chunk of dry ice. The ficer. He fled the scene, leaving screen. The student took the the individual’s identification card with two other individuals, one student denied further medical 1/18 - 1957 E Street Garage his GWorld in possession of the picture and left the area. to the name he gave officers and male student and one female treatment, but she did sustain - 2:15 a.m. - case closed officer. -Off-campus incident determined he was lying about unaffiliated with GW. He told bruises. An officer observed a subject run - Referred to Student Judicial his identity. Officers ran the in- officers he was staying with a into the parking garage, which is Services dividual’s information through Mount Vernon resident. 3/23/07 - 2400 block of H operated using a remote con- Drug Law Violation the National Crime Information - Referred to SJS Street - 2:35 a.m. - open trol. The suspect, who was un- 3/29/07 - Health and Well- Computer and the Washington case affiliated with GW, then urinated ness Center - 10:40 p.m. - 4/3/07 - Madison Hall - 3:00 Area Law Enforcement System. 4/6/07 - Marvin Center - UPD observed the Metropolitan in the parking garage. case closed p.m. - case closed The man had a bench warrant 3:16 a.m. - case closed Police Department handling an - No further action The dangers of drinking at CI by Ashley Roberts president for Student and Aca- Hatchet Staff Writer demic Support Services, said each drinking violation at CI is It is not uncommon for in- judged on a case-by-case basis. coming freshmen to drink dur- “I do remember one stu- ing their first nights as college dent’s offer of admission be- students in Foggy Bottom, but ing rescinded ... as a result of many students do not seem (his) actions at CI,” Clement clear on the consequences of said. “There have been other their actions at Colonial Inau- cases where the student was guration. permitted to attend, but had Technically, the penalties other sanctions as a result of for drinking at CI and dur- the offense.” ing the academic year are the Woolfson said each sum- same, but the University can, mer, several students are faced and has in the past, expelled with sanctions because of al- CI participants on the spot. cohol. “There aren’t tons of “Drinking (at CI) hap- cases,” she said. “One to two pens,” said Krista Auchen- – max – per summer, which in- bach, a former Cabinet mem- cludes all five CIs.” ber. “Obviously the University University Police Chief Do- isn’t thrilled about it, but the lores Stafford said her officers same rules apply as during do not necessarily look out for the academic year – from CI to freshmen drinkers during CI, Commencement.” but they do make regular pa- Auchen- trols. bach, who was “We do on the Cabi- not target net in 2005, people who said when she “An offer of are drinking, spoke with but we patrol students at CI, admission can the campus she tried to and we deal give them all absolutely be with incidents the facts about rescinded.” where people drinking on are violating campus. GW policies “Students Tara Woolfson and/or the are going to law, when ap- Director of Student make their p r o p r i a t e , ” Judicial Services own decisions Stafford said. on whether or Upon ar- not to drink. riving at CI, ( C o l o n i a l ) incoming stu- Cabinet tried dents are re- to make this as informed a quired to sign a statement that decision as possible,” Auchen- holds them accountable to the bach said. GW Code of Conduct when Tara Woolfson, director they are on campus, and there of Student Judicial Services, are many pre-arranged discus- said it is hard to quantify how sions for freshmen devoted to many students drink at CI. alcohol. University President She said that students drink Stephen Joel Trachtenberg also “probably more than we know discusses alcohol in his speech during CI.” to students and parents. She added that freshmen Woolfson added that she should remember that once is aware of recognized and their tuition deposit is sent unrecognized fraternities that to GW, they are officially stu- hold parties during CI. Student dents. organizations hosting parties “The Code of Conduct ap- with alcohol and underage plies immediately once stu- drinkers would be held ac- dents send in their deposit and countable as well, she added. accept the offer of admission,” “Providers would get in Woolfson said. the most trouble,” Woolfson Disciplinary probation is said. often the punishment for un- John Galmiche, president derage drinking at GW. If it of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity, is a chronic offense the stu- said parties at CI blur the line dent could face removal from between recognized and off- housing. Woolfson added that campus fraternities. students at CI could face much “Parties at CI are a perfect stricter punishment. example of people who con- “An offer of admission fuse on-campus fraternities can absolutely be rescinded,” with (those not recognized by Woolfson said. the Inter-Fraternity Council). Renee Clement, former di- On-campus fraternities do not, rector of Colonial Inaugura- consciously, host parties dur- tion and current associate vice ing CI.” n

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House and Home ... A guide to freshman residence halls

by Ian Jannetta | Hatchet Staff Writer On-campus residence life is often crucial in defining a student’s college experience. As you prepare to move in to your freshman year residence hall, be aware of aspects such as a building’s location, social atmosphere, proximity to food and the importance of having a private bathroom when pack- ing for the journey ahead.

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SOMERS HALL

Strong Hall Somers Hall 620 21st Street 2100 Foxhall Road

Strong is the only single- Somers houses 246 freshmen in sex residence hall at GW, and singles, doubles and double suites. CRAWFORD HALL MADISON HALL it houses 116 women of mixed The benefits and drawbacks of liv- classes. Residents live in either ing in Somers depend on whether singles with a community bath- or not you enjoy the quiet, laid room, or in connected doubles back confines of ‘the Vern’ over the Crawford Hall and the Marvin Center, but it’s with a shared bathroom. urban atmosphere of Foggy Bot- 2119 H Street even closer to the Elliot School Strong also has a reputation tom. of International Affairs’ E for being a “quiet” residence, The Mount Vernon campus Housing 158 freshmen in Street building and the Nation- which junior Lindsay Brayton can seem boring and inconvenient singles, doubles, and quads, al Mall. Thurston’s doubles, found to be both a pro and a con. to those more likely to favor life in Crawford Hall combines the triples, quads and six person “(Strong) is quiet, which is Thurston. benefits of a central location rooms are some of the most nice, but the down side is that “If you’re the kind of person with the eccentricities of an spacious available to freshman it is hard to meet people in the who would enjoy living in Thur- old building. Small rooms, anywhere on campus. dorm,” she said, adding that ston, you probably won’t like dust, a slow elevator and heat The main pro and con of Strong’s central location is one of Somers,” said sophomore Sarah are just a few of the complaints living in Thurston is the social its advantages. Peacock, a former Somers resident. Crawford’s residents are likely atmosphere. “It’s just so social “It was close to everything on “As a dorm, Somers was very to discuss in casual conversa- that I felt like I should be out campus,” Brayton said. Strong is friendly and open … most of the tion. down the hall hanging out with located on 21st Street about half- friends I have now are people that Crawford’s location is hard some of my friends instead of way between the Elliot School I met while living in Somers.” to beat. Across the street from doing work,” said sophomore and Gelman Library, and hap- Other freshmen housing op- Gelman Library, Starbucks and and former Thurston resident pens to be across the street from tions on the Mount Vernon Campus Kogan Plaza, and on the same Hayley Waringer. TONIC, the newest eatery on include Merriweather Hall, which block as the Marvin Center, “I think Thurston really campus. houses 43 freshmen in doubles and the hub of GW life is at your taught me how to just go with Strong also boasts an attrac- double suites and Hensley Hall, doorstep. the flow, because that’s kind tive roof top deck, a rare ame- which houses 39 students, most “The best thing hands of what you have to do when nity among the residence halls of whom are freshmen, in singles, down about Crawford is the thrown into life with (more at GW. doubles, and double suites. n THURSTON HALL location,” said junior Van- than 1,000) other people with essa Quirk, a former resident completely different person- of the H Street building. The alities and view-points,” said one drawback of the great lo- sophomore and former Thur- cation? “It’s noisy… all of the ston resident Katy Calcaterra, time,” Quirk said. “I wouldn’t trade the experi- Junior Marissa Lazo liked ence for anything, although the location for a different rea- I would never wish to go son. “I never had to look up the NIH FEDERAL CREDIT UNION through it again.” weather on my computer or on TV,” she said. “My roommate Madison Hall and I would just look out our 736 22nd Street The Official Credit Union of The George Washington University window which faced Kogan Plaza to see what everyone Though last year the dorm else had on for the day.” housed sophomores, this year Madison will host 222 fresh- Lafayette Hall men in doubles, triples, quads 2100 I Street and six-person rooms. Junior Joe Buono was disappoint- Straight A’s for GW Student Banking At the corner of 21st and ed by Madison and said the Eye streets, Lafayette Hall’s dorm’s rooms were small and � location is a major pro for its elevator crushingly slow. Branch and the most ATMs on campus residents. Sophomore Rick “I would say it’s probably Westerkamp liked Lafayette’s the least desirable living situa- � proximity to the Marvin Cen- tion one can encounter at GW,” FREE No Minimum Balance Student Checking ter and the Foggy Bottom Met- he said. ro stop, which is two blocks However, one positive as- � away. pect of living in Madison is FREE Debit Card Lafayette is also one block its location. Madison is across away from the School of Media the street from Gelman Li- � ® and Public Affairs and across brary and less than one block FREE low rate, no gimmick Student Visa the street from The Shops at from Marvin Center, Duques 2000 Penn, which houses popu- and Funger Halls and the � lar student dining venues such Academic Center. Addition- FREE e-music downloads* as Au Bon Pain, Bertucci’s and ally, Madison is a short walk Johnny Rockets. from the Foggy Bottom Metro Westerkamp also liked stop and one of the on-campus Lafayette’s size. Home to 169 residence halls closest to the freshmen in doubles, triples Safeway supermarket located and four-person suites, Lafay- inside the Watergate shopping ette’s halls were small enough complex. “Visit www.nihfcu.org or stop by their to enable him to get to know everyone. “My floor was ex- Mitchell Hall branch! Make the comparison and see tremely close, and I think in a 514 19th Street bigger dorm I would not have why I found it to be a no-brainer!” had that experience,” he said. Mitchell is a mixed-class, Another aspect of Lafay- singles-only residence hall lo- ette living that is conducive to cated next to Thurston. Like meeting new people is Lafay- its neighbor dorm, Mitch- ette’s lone, tiny, metal-cov- ell is a fair distance from the ered elevator. Chatting with Marvin Center, the Academic Colonial Inauguration someone when you are nearly Center and Gelman Library, standing on top of that indi- but Mitchell nonetheless ap- vidual is likely. peals to students who value Member Special For sophomore Sreya Ta- privacy and quiet nights over lasila, one major drawback to large spaces and an immedi- Layayette was her bathroom, ate, proximate social scene. Open a Student checking account and which she described as small, For sophomore Hyder Ra- cramped, and dirty. “The plas- matala, having a room to him- a Student Visa® and: ter from the ceiling rained self was a major plus. “The down in the shower more than room is cozy, but it’s nice to be • Receive a FREE messenger bag ($49.99 value). one time.” able to have your own space and own time. You can come • Be entered to win 2 tickets to see Thurston Hall and go from the room without 1900 F Street disturbing anyone,” he said. Billy Crystal live at the Smith Center.** Bathrooms in Mitchell are Although Thurston is not shared among residents of officially the second most sex- each floor, a quality many stu- ually active dorm in the coun- dents find less desirable than a try as is rumored, accepting private bath, an amenity most this myth is not hard to believe GW dorms are afforded. after watching students raid One unique benefit for Thurston’s free condom bowl freshmen living in Mitchell is * Membership not required. on a Friday night. But with the opportunity to get to know 1,116 freshmen under one roof, students from other grade lev- ** Offer good through 9/30/07. Visit www.nihfcu.org it is hard to imagine anything els. Mitchell is one of only two for additional details. free wouldn’t be gone in a mat- dorms available to freshman ter of minutes. that allow this type of day-to- Thurston’s location at 1900 day interaction. In addition, F Street is a short walk to Ko- 7-11 is located in the building’s 2100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW • 301.296.0661 • www.nihfcu.org gan Plaza, Gelman Library basement. 16 | CI Guide - Summer 2007 The GW Hatchet News Dispute over drug policy rages

from p.1 grams for various offenses and “I would not be in support the student judicial system is of changing the current policy a type of diversion program hearing board level. as it has continually had a pos- for minor offenses,” Stafford The board is made up of as itive impact on the University wrote in an e-mail. “We meet many as five student members community for many years,” regularly with various rel- and one faculty or staff mem- Woolfson previously told The evant offices in the city to dis- ber. It hears high-level, non- Hatchet. cuss these matters.” academic disciplinary cases University President Ste- that could result in the cancel- phen Joel Trachtenberg previ- Changing the Code lation of a student's residence ously said that any changes Organizations such as hall license agreement, sus- made to GW’s rules should be GW’s chapter of the National pension or expulsion from the compliant with federal law. Organization for the Reform University. “It probably makes sense of Marijuana Laws (NORML) Woolfson said following (for students) not to seek an have called for a general re- an arrest, SJS begins its own act that actually calls on GW duction of all marijuana sanc- investigative process and ad- to violate the laws of the Dis- tions in the Code of Student vises the student of their rights trict of Columbia or the United Conduct. when he or she is suspected of States of America,” Trachten- “When caught, I would un- violating the Code of Student berg said. derstand if (distributors) were Conduct. This spring, NORML creat- punished more harshly than According to the code, the ed a resolution in the Student those using (marijuana) rec- minimum sanction for the pos- Association senate to lower reationally,” said Greg Hersh, session and intent to sell drugs marijuana sanctions. Though Summer Specials former presi- is a one-year the legislation passed the sen- dent of GW s u s p e n s i o n . ate, former SA President Lamar @ N O R M L . The University Thorpe vetoed the proposal. “But at the considers the Hersh said NORML is work- same time e Whale offense of dis- ing to re-examine changes to I think our tribution seri- “Anyone would rather the Code of Student Conduct policy should 1825 M Street, NW ous enough to for next year. clean toilets than lose be lighter be- merit the sanc- A committee composed of cause what- tions of suspen- members of the Student As- 202 785 1110 their housing.” ever avenue sion or expul- sociation and various faculty the school is sion, Woolfson members will be formed next using to get said. year to formulate a proposal, greg hersh rid of pot “The Uni- Hersh said. Sociology Profes- former president from GW is Friday 5pm - 9pm versity takes sor William Chambliss, an GW norml not work- d i s t r i b u t i o n expert in drug law and drug ing.” 1/2 price drinks incredibly seri- abuse, is one of the faculty Hersh, a ously,” Woolf- members on the committee. senior, said son said. “It is Chambliss said he believes 1/2 price appetizers & sandwiches the increased behavior that is the increase in the number of n u m b e r just unacceptable among GW arrests is not the result of more of violations proves that the students at any level … and drug users or distributors. zero-tolerance policy toward it will lead you to being sus- “If there are more cases it is marijuana is ineffective. Saturday 11:30am - 9pm pended or expelled from the because they’re enforcing the “If they’re busting more University. It’s not something law more,” Chambliss said. “It then I’m assuming there are 1/2 price everything! that we waver on. This type of is certainly not because there more” Hersh said. “That means violation, as it is so egregious, are more students using drugs there is more demand so that makes the decision to suspend on campus.” drinks, appetizers, sandwiches & entree's means it’s proof that people or expel quite easy.” “There’s a predictable are continuing to smoke pot The Code of Student Con- number of students every year even though (the number of) duct also defines distribution who want to experiment with distributors is going down.” as the “sale, exchange or trans- drugs of various types and the Hersh said the Universi- Sunday 3pm - close fer” of drugs, Woolfson said. drugs they experiment with ty’s Code of Student Conduct Because the University’s change from year to year, but could adopt programs run by definition of distribution is the usage of drugs is very con- 1/2 price everything the D.C. criminal justice sys- broader than the D.C. crimi- stant whether you’re talking tem requires marijuana offend- nal justice system’s, many about the students at GW or ers to do community service students found distributing the population as a whole,” instead of other sanctions. drugs are not arrested by MPD Chambliss said. “Anyone would rather Dancing every Friday & Saturday Night but could be severly punished None of the four students clean toilets than lose their by the University. Referral to arrested on distribution charg- housing,” Hersh said. “It’s NO COVER MPD is up to the UPD officer’s es were enrolled at the Univer- something we’ve never really discretion, UPD Chief Dolores sity as of May 1, Director of proposed to GW as a way of Stafford said. Media Relations Tracy Schario changing the Code of Con- said. She declined to provide Stafford also said that SJS duct.” any other information about Alumni Groups Welcome acts as a diversion program Other universities, includ- the student’s status at GW to to punish student offenders ing New York, Harvard, Princ- maintain their privacy. without sending them into the eton, Yale, Georgetown and All four students declined See all Red Sox Nation Games court system. Brown universities have lesser to comment and did not re- “The criminal justice sys- restrictions on marijuana us- spond to e-mails from The tem has various diversion pro- age than GW, Hersh said. Hatchet. n News The GW Hatchet CI Guide - Summer 2007 | 17 ‘Feather’ Phil Grosser, 22, a ‘character’ by Elise Kigner degree in civil engineering. In addition to his commit- out of people. Campus News Editor In June, Grosser planned to ment to Intervarsity activities, Recent graduate Jeremiah visit Liberia for EMI to do de- Grosser played the saxophone Burke also said he remembered Known to many as "Feather velopment work and preach the and clarinet, and enjoyed hik- his friend's spontaneity and Phill," Phillip Grosser, 22, had Gospel. His mother, Elizabeth, ing and ultimate Frisbee. He sense of humor. Burke said he a distinct presence on campus, said Grosser wanted to pursue made chain mail bracelets and first met Grosser when he en- both spiritually and visually. a profession that combined civ- would often cook dinner for his countered him standing on a Many of Grosser's close friends il engineering with spreading friends. street corner singing the Nation- remember him as someone pas- Christianity. "In all aspects of his life - his al Anthem at 3 a.m. sionate about celebrating and "He loved Jesus … he had appearance, his clothes, his hob- Burke said his faith in Chris- sharing his Christian faith. an infectious smile," Elizabeth bies - he was guided by what tianity has influenced his atti- But even those who did not Grosser said of her son. he loved rather than what oth- tude toward his friend's death. know Grosser personally could A member of the Intervarsity ers around him were doing," a "He's a fellow brother in identify him by the feather- Christian Fellowship, a campus Christ, we know where he is," adorned hat, a graduation gift, ministry group, Grosser men- Burke said. "We're not even re- he wore daily. Grosser died May tored younger students in Inter- Known as a “free ally mourning it. He is in a place 27 when another vehicle struck varsity, and helped organize so- that is much better right now." his motorcycle at a Colorado cial events. Many of his closest spirit,” he wore a University President Ste- Springs, Colo., intersection. friends were also Intervarsity phen Joel Trachtenberg said he Even on his motorcycle, members, a group they consid- is in some ways the father of Grosser was still "Feather Phill." ered synonymous with family. feather in his hat GW students and said he is sad- When he drove friends to church "Everybody knew who he dened by the news of Grosser's on his motorcycle, or just drove was and loved spending time death even though he did not around campus, he retained his with him," said Will Clark, a recent graduate Lauren Water- know him personally. mark of distinction by attaching staff member at Intervarsity. "He house wrote in an e-mail. "He Trachtenberg compared the a feather to his helmet. was a really big part of the com- was also incredibly honest, al- tragedy to the early death of a "He was just himself always munity." ways pausing a moment when child. - to the extreme," said Laura Clark called him a "wonder- you asked him how he was so "It is in the natural order of Hostetler, a recent graduate. ful free spirit," and added, "He that he could give an accurate things that children bury their "Everyone knew who he was be- was just his own man … and answer." parents," Trachtenberg said. "It cause he was such a character." that was just great." Recent graduate Robert is always a particularly melan- A New Hampshire native, Walt Quick, another staff Laramey was both a roommate choly occasion when that is re- Grosser was in Colorado intern- member at Intervarsity, remem- and friend of Grosser's. He versed." ing for a nonprofit Christian de- bered Grosser's love of "really echoed the description of Gross- Grosser is survived by his par- velopment organization, Engi- lame puns" and his loud, dis- er as eccentric but lovable. ents, Elizabeth and John, as well neering Ministries International. tinctive laugh. "He was different, but he as a brother and sister. In lieu of courtesy Grosser family Grosser planned to return to GW "He had a really magnetic didn't let other people get him flowers, memorial donations may Phillip Grosser died while riding a motorcycle in Colora- for a fifth year in the fall to com- personality … he had a great down because of that," Laramey be made to the Engineering Minis- do Springs, Colo., while interning for a Christian group plete the requirements for his love for people," Quick said. said. "He just liked to get laughs tries International. n

Hatchet file photos (Above) A sign outside of J Street from early 2006 showed venue choices.

(Far Right) A celebration of a revamped J Street during the 2004-2005 academic year.

(Right) A version of the Italian venue. Colonial Cash to fund J Street

from p.1 from Colonial Cash policy in recent years. support (the changes planned SA President Nicole Capp QuickTakes: j st. for J Street eateries),” Haaga said Sodexho was clear that wrote in an e-mail. it would not support making Freshmen: Forty percent of the proposed eatery changes Of the $3,400 freshmen GWorld money required to be are required to have on their without some kind of mon- GWorld cards, they must spend etary concession. Capp aided spent at Univ. venues at least $1,400 in J Street, WOW administrators in negotiating Café and Wingery, Duques or the changes with Sodexho. Sophmores: Twenty percent of “The required dining meals on Mount Vernon said Francis funds reuquired to be spent at Murray, director of Dining and and money for freshmen and Retail Services for the Student sophomores was not something Univ. venues Association. Sophomores must that the students proposed or that Required spending amount we brought up in discussion. It spend at least $500 of their will not roll over from year to was something that Sodexho just required $2,500 GWorld card year totals at these same specified needed (to be able to) carry out all locations. these changes,” Capp said. Murray added that the Capp said she hopes stu- Colonial Cash amounts fresh- dents will think highly of the men and sophomores are J Street venue changes consid- some of their money there,” Instead of forcing students place that they do not want to,” system in 2003, all students liv- required to spend at certain ering the changes were made Capp said. to spend their money in J Street, Duddy wrote on Facebook. ing on campus were required on-campus locations will not based on student opinion. Student reaction to the J the University should focus on This is not the first time to purchase a certain number roll over from year to year, and “This is going to be a good Street and Colonial Cash improving Sodexho’s customer GW changed its dining system. of points used specifically at instead will expire at the end change accompanied by hope- changes have not all been service standards, Duddy said. The University adopted a din- on-campus Aramark vendors. of the academic year. Colonial fully an engaged student body positive. Luke Duddy, a rising “You cannot solve a prob- ing system in 1999 that required At this time, students also had Cash dollars not part of this that wants to eat there. And sophomore, created a Facebook lem by simply throwing money students to eat during specified the option of purchasing Debit required amount will roll over when you make J Street appeal- group to “protest” the proposed at it, and you really cannot fix windows of time for each meal. Dollars that could be used at from year to year, a change ing, they’re not going to mind, changes. The group has about the problem by forcing students Before the University several on and off-campus loca- I hope, that they need to spend 120 members. to throw their own money at a implemented its Colonial Cash tions. n

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Colonial Central, a space that is being branded as a one- stop location for student ser- vices, will open in August. The space, which is an empty room that formerly housed the District Market, was previewed for University employees and media June 14. The center aims to alleviate the University bureaucracy by co- locating offices and integrat- ing the jobs of different parts of student services, said Lou Katz, executive vice president and treasurer. “We have listened to you,” said Mary Wallace, the project manager for Colonial Central. The University plans to move representatives from the cashier’s office, the GWorld card office, the registrar and financial aid into positions in Colonial Central. Tim Gowa/Hatchet photographer The center will be open 8:30 Robert Chernak, senior vice president for Student and Academic Support Services, discusses a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through the logo for Colonial Central. The center is slated to open in August. Thursday and 8:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. on Friday in the fall. University officials are consid- President Ed Schonfeld said. ing job descriptions once the tive vice president in the Stu- ering hours on weekends as- “We want to ensure the center opens. dent Association, said the cen- well, administrators said. high level of confidence and Schonfeld, who is a two- ter is meant to change the way The University will also comfort in service,” Schonfeld time alumnus, said employees service is provided at GW, a hire a service ambassador who said. will wear shirts that identify pillar of his platform for office will be in charge of complex Besides the service ambas- themselves by name and office, a few months ago. Alex Ellis/assistant photo editor transactions and may, at times, sador, Schonfeld said he is un- to ensure students know with “As a customer, I’m proud to Former Vice President Al Gore speaks about his new book, “The “walk” students between rep- sure about staffing needs but which office they are working. say I could not be happier with Assault on Reason,” at Lisner Auditorium May 29. resentatives, Associate Vice added that he will be develop- Brand Kroeger, the execu- the space,” Kroeger said. n

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Ben Solomon/senior photo editor The men’s basketball team won the Atlantic 10 tournament, earning them a third-straight trip to the NCAA tournament. The season ended with a 77-44 loss to Vanderbilt in the first round.

media credit cut Alex Ellis/assistant photo editor cut Graduate student Jennifer Bodine rides her bike by Kogan Plaza Thursday afternoon. In May, Jennifer won a major race at the UA Cycling Collegiate Roand National Championships.

Nick Gingold/senior staff photographer The women’s basketball team advanced to the Sweet 16 before los- ing to top-seeded North Carolina. A national champ A sports primer by Ian Humphrey tively short race on a street course) Bodine did triathlons for a year Senior Staff Writer secured her spot on the team. after college but decided to drop the Beginning June 20 in Saint Paul, running and swimming events be- Your guide to sports The first time Jennifer Bodine Minn., the all-star team will race in cause cycling became her main inter- rode a bike, it got the best of her and the Nature Valley Grand Prix, a five- est. she broke her 5-year-old leg. Decades day race that consists of more than “The speed of cycling and whip- Although basketball is undeniably tract a decent showing to the few later, the GW first-year graduate stu- 20 professional women’s teams from ping around corners at 25 miles per the most popular sport at GW, there matches that they host during the dent is showing the bike who is boss. the United States and Europe. Bodine hour is scary, but it’s fun and exhila- are a myriad of other sporting events season. A highlight of the men’s In May, Bodine won a major race and her teammates will be seen by rating all at the same time. I love ev- going on around Foggy Bottom and season came when the Colonials at the USA Cycling Collegiate Road the managers of these professional erything about the bike—that I can Mount Vernon throughout the year. won the Vassar Team Challenge in National Championships in Law- teams. fix my own bike and take care of it. Poughkeepsie, N.Y., in February. Fall rence, Kan., in thrilling fashion. “One of the stages is an 86-mile It’s exactly like how some people Soccer With half a lap remaining in the road race, so my goal is to finish all may treat their car.” Gymnastics 20-mile race, Bodine decided to take six stages and not get dropped at all, While Bodine admitted to not fol- The Mount Vernon Athletic The Colonials usually open its Complex, which is located on a calculated risk by “attacking,” or and maybe even take the spot as the lowing cycling as a child, she said she season with the GW Invitational, attempting to break away from the highest-ranked amateur during one fell in love with it from her very first Foxhall Road and can be accessed also at Smith Center, in January by a short shuttle ride, is home to other racers. If she was not able to of the days,” she said. race last year. and then runs until April. Last sea- maintain the surge to the finish line, After cycling intermittently dur- “What I love about it is that we five sports, including men’s and son, senior Jess Guilbert qualified women’s soccer. The men’s squad, she would likely end up even far- ing her undergraduate work at Co- go to a million different cities all for the NCAA Southeast Regional ther behind than she already was. lumbia University, Bodine, who lives over the country, and we get to meet which finished with a 5-9-3 record, in Morgantown, W. Va. graduated just two seniors and Bodine’s charge paid off, as she took in Bethesda, Md., enrolled at GW and so many different people from all will add four recruits to nine re- Spring and then maintained a lead until she joined the cycling team. Bodine was over,” she said. “You become friends turning starters. Crew crossed the finish line with a time of on the cycling team during her junior with them because you see them The women also lose two se- While men’s crew is not an one hour, three minutes and 30 sec- and senior years at Columbia but at all of the different races, and it’s niors but will return two of last NCAA-sanctioned sport at GW, onds, best in the field of 36. never raced. kind of an interesting way to see the year’s three captains in addition the University still boats both “At that moment when I decided “Riding for GW’s team was a country and see different downtown to five recruits. GW began its 2006 men’s and women’s teams. The to attack it was really just a split- great opportunity to race on a nation- cities.” campaign with a 7-3 record, the men compete as a part of the IRA, second decision, and I actually didn’t al level and get my name out there,” Bodine added that the challeng- strongest start in program history, an independently run national rac- know whether I was going to win un- she said. “(The victory at Nationals) ing nature of the sport allows her to but a 2-7 in-conference mark left ing committee, while the women til I crossed the finish line,” Bodine is my biggest win ever.” learn something about herself every GW out of the A-10 Champion- are Division I members. Both said. Although it may only be her sec- race. Still, Bodine said that cycling ship. Eleven of the 19 opponents squads are invited to prestigious “I never think about if I’m going ond year racing competitively, Bo- would not mean as much to her if it from the 2006 season return to the races every year and also host the to win a race until the last lap because dine said that she is hoping to make were not for the tremendous support Colonials’ schedule, against whom GW Invitational, held on the Poto- up until then it doesn’t matter,” she cycling a career. she has received from her parents GW earned a 5-6 mark last year. mac River, in April. said. “This year I joined a new team and teammates. Going into the weekend, Bodine and have a new coach, and we raced “It wouldn’t be as exciting if Volleyball Softball said that her goal was to place in the in some professional races,” she said. you didn’t have a whole bunch of The volleyball season begins The softball team made great top four overall, which would qualify “I had some good results, and then people who came to watch you race in late-August and runs until mid- strides as a program last season. her for a collegiate all-star team. After after winning Nationals, it sort of be- and cared about you,” she said. “My November. Games are played at The squad qualified for the A-10 placing seventh in the first road race came less of a dream and more of a parents and the team I’m on now are tournament for the first time in the of the weekend, Bodine’s first-place reality that I could really get up there amazingly supportive, which is re- Smith Center on the corner of 22nd n and G streets, the same venue used program’s five-year history after a finish in the criterium race (a rela- and really be strong.” ally what makes racing fun.” for basketball games. Almost every 26-31, 11-8 A-10 record but fell in match is either in the evening or on the first round. The Colonials also weekends and includes fast-paced, play at the Vern and every compe- exciting action. The Colonials also tition is a double-header so there’s host a tournament at Smith Center plenty of softball to catch. the second weekend in September. basketball notebook Last season, GW posted a 14-12, Lacrosse 6-7 A-10 record and did not qualify The 2007 season also brought a for the A-10 tournament. first for the women’s lacrosse team, Hobbs to coach, Adair and Hollis as the team defeated in-conference invited to U-19 tryouts Cross country foe Temple for the first time in GW head men’s basketball coach Both cross country teams run program history. In the A-10 tour- Karl Hobbs will serve as an assistant through Bull Run Park in Cent- nament, the second-seeded Colo- coach on this summer’s U-19 USA reville, Va., so catching them in nials, who also shared the regular Men’s Basketball team, which will action is difficult. The women’s season championship with Rich- participate in 2007 FIBA U19 World squad took a first place finish at mond, lost to the Spiders in the fi- Championships, held July 12-22 in the Carnegie Mellon Invitational nal. Head coach Chrissy Lombard- Novi Sad, Serbia. Rising sophomore in Pittsburgh last season, while the Adair was named the conference’s forward Damian Hollis will tryout men were fourth. At the A-10 tour- Coach of the Year after GW’s 6-1 for the squad June 28-30. nament, both squads finished 10th in-conference record. Rising junior Jessica Adair has while the women were 21st and been named one of the 15 finalists the men 23rd at the NCAA Mid- Baseball for spots on the 2007 Pan American Atlantic Regional. Because the team plays at Bar- Games USA women’s basketball croft Park in Arlington, Va., games team. Final cuts will be made about Winter are tricky to attend. The site can be two weeks before the games begin Swimming & Diving/Water Polo reached by taking the Metro to the July 20. The men’s and women’s Ballston, Va., stop on the orange swimming and diving teams prac- line followed by a quick cab ride. John transfers tice and compete together, with The Colonials (23-31-1, 14-13 A-10) Adair’s former frontcourt and competition beginning in mid- didn’t qualify for the conference classmate Chantelle John will trans- fall and lasting through February. tournament but did take one game fer to TCU next year, TCU head Both squads struggled as a whole from nationally-ranked Charlotte coach Jeff Mittie announced in a last season but sophomore Da- in April. release. In May, John averaged 2.2 vid Zenk had a bright season for points, 1.3 rebounds and 7.5 min- the men’s squad, breaking A-10 Tennis utes in 24 games last year for GW. conference records in the 200 and Both teams play on the 12 400 individual medleys. The pool, courts at the Mount Vernon Ath- –Andrew Alberg which is also home for the water letic Complex and are coming off Ben Solomon/senior photo editor Hatchet file photo polo team, can be found in the A-10 tournament appearances. Sophomore Damian Hollis averaged 5.2 Junior Jessica Adair is one of 15 finalists basement of Smith Center. The men’s squad (7-10, 4-3 A-10) points and 15.7 minutes last season. for the 2007 Pan American Games. Water polo is a fall sport for finished third at conference - tour the men and women and a spring nament after falling in a marathon sport for the women as well. The contest to Xavier 4-2 in the semi- men’s team brings in some of the finals. The women finished ninth nation’s top competition every at the A-10 tourney after a 5-8 re- Baseball’s Parker continues GW’s draft streak with selection by Mets year, including the likes of the Na- cord. Recent graduate Michael Parker was with a four-game stretch when he had at who were taken in last year’s draft. For- val Academy and Princeton, while selected in the 24th round and 753rd over- least one hit, one RBI and one run scored mer GW standout pitcher Mike O’Connor also traveling as far as California Golf all by the New York Mets on the second day in every game, earning him the Atlantic 10 joined the Washington Nationals’ starting for tournaments. A season after the squad quali- of the Major League Baseball draft June 8. Player of the Week title for April 23. During rotation last season but has yet to see action fied for the NCAA Championship Parker was an Atlantic-10 First Team All- that span, he also had two four-hit games. in the 2007 season due to left elbow surgery Squash for the first time in 60 years, the Co- Conference selection after batting .373 with He finished his collegiate career seventh on his throwing arm in the off season. He is You may see the squash team lonials struggled to stay on pace. 60 RBIs and 10 home runs in the 2007 sea- on the all-time GW doubles list with 47and currently on the 15-day disabled list. practicing or playing matches GW finished fifth at the A-10 tour- son. He led the Colonials in on-base per- tenth on the stolen bases list with 43. With Parker’s selection, the Colonials as you walk around the Lerner nament while junior Conor Mc- centage (.434) and hits (84) and was second The shortstop is the third player in two have now had at least one player drafted in Health and Wellness Center. De- Mahon was the team’s low scorer, in home runs during his final season. years to be drafted to the MLB from GW each of the last eight MLB drafts. spite being one of the lesser-known finished 13th in a field of 60. 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GW received unanimous support Campaign GW is an ongoing forum this past year from the DC Zoning Commission for all for students to directly share their ideas with the components of the University’s integrated administration and participate in the decision-making development strategy aimed at carrying out the process on future GW campus development issues. University’s Strategic Plan for Academic Excellence: Campaign GW needs your support � Foggy Bottom Campus Plan: 2006–2025 as we work to further GW as a world- class university in the nation’s capital. � Redevelopment of Square 54 (the old GW Hospital site) You can join us now by emailing � DC Public Schools/GW “School [email protected] to receive Without Walls” joint updates and information about: development project

� Summer meetings and hearings � Welcome Week outreach efforts The 2006-07 Campaign GW leaders thank the more than � Our table* at the 150 students who attended University *stop by hearings and shared updates on to get your Services Fair Campaign GW these projects with thousands during each of Frisbee! of other students through a Pictured above are 2006-07 Campaign GW student leaders Gina Fernandes, the 5 Colonial variety of outreach efforts. Casey Pond and Nicole Capp who are joined by GW Mascot Little George on stage at the May 7, 2007 celebration of the joint GW/DC Public Schools School Without Walls project. Inaugurations [email protected] CAMPAIGN GW NEEDS YOU News The GW Hatchet CI Guide – Summer 2007 | 23

OLD MAN SCHENLEY | 1911 – 2007 Eddie Bieber, 96, was a campus icon Anna Orthwein, by Elise Kigner 19, was vibrant Campus News Editor by Elise Kigner … She was so nice to everybody Campus News Editor she met and everybody she met Eddie Bieber, whose shirtless just loved her. She was beautiful appearance outside The Schenley Anna Orthwein, who friends inside as well. She was an amaz- residence hall earned him the described as beautiful and in- ing person.” nickname ‘Old Man Schenley’, tensely outgoing, died June 4 at Friends said Orthwein rode died May 31 at GW Hospital. He Shady Grove Hospital due to a and showed horses for a decade was 96. ruptured brain aneurysm. She when she was younger, and in Bieber spent nearly one month was 19 years old. college went to horse races in the in the hospital due to complications A native of Gaithersburg, area. She liked working out, and from a hip injury before his death. Md., she transferred to GW from would get up early on Saturday A native Washingtonian, Bieber the University of San Francisco mornings to exercise after spend- lived in the same apartment in The at the end of her freshman year. ing a night out. She also enjoyed Schenley for more than 60 years, Her parents said she truly loved getting dressed up and going out paying $203 in rent each month. where she was at this point in her to dinner at steak houses. As he aged, Bieber saw hundreds life. “I just always remember her of student residents come and go “This was being ready to do from his long-time home. probably one of something, ready for “He had so many simple plea- Anna’s best and fun,” senior Claire sures,” said Anu Shah, a junior and happiest years,” Twomey said. “She former resident of The Schenley. her mother, was a great girl and “Any chance he had he would just Jayne, said. “She too young to die.” sit outside.” was so very hap- Junior Lauren Heavily tanned, Bieber greet- py about where Schwartz said it ed residents of the residence hall her life was going seemed unjust that as they came and went. Always and what she had someone who had so with a smile on his face, his pres- accomplished.” much and enjoyed be- ence on campus has been a sign A biology ing young had to die of spring and the onset of warm major with a pre- so early. weather for years. med focus, Orth- “She was bright “Sometimes you could judge wein wanted to Hatchet file photo Anna Orthwein died June and cheery and color- the weather by whether or not he Eddie Bieber, widely nicknamed ‘Old Man Schenley’ by GW students and alumni, died last week go into dentistry. ful,” Schwartz said. was sitting outside with his shirt at the age of 96. He is pictured above sitting on a bench outside his long-time residence At GW she was 4 due to a ruptured brain “She had really big off,” said junior Matt Coolidge, on the Dean’s aneurysm. goals.” who lived in The Schenley this with his doctor about the pos- the past he competed in the 1936 Annette Eliasberg, a Foggy List, and a mem- She added, “It’s past academic year. sibility of cycling once his health Olympics in Berlin as a member of Bottom resident, also spoke of ber of an honors sorority. During kind of unfair. I was just like why But for the people who sat improved, though both knew the the American cycling team. At the how Bieber loved telling people the school year she interned at did she have to die so young? It’s down and listened to his tales, chances of him getting back on his games, he said he saw Hitler drive about where he was when history the National Institutes of Health, frustrating.” Bieber was more than just a nov- bike were slim. by in a stretch limo. Bieber was in was happening. She remembered where she worked with doctors Orthwein was close to her elty figure on campus. He was a “He always had this idea that the Navy for six years and then Bieber telling her that on Dec. 7, to research a drug to treat hair cell friends at school, especially her friendly, familiar face with a boun- he (might) be able to ride again,” became a welder for the National 1941, the day Pearl Harbor was leukemia. She was set to work at roommates, but she also had ty of stories to share with whoever Shah said. bombed, he was watching a game the NIH this summer. a strong relationship with her had a moment to sit down and Rita Champagne, a Foggy of the Washington Redskins vs. “She was full of life – genuine, family. She shared photos of her listen. Bottom resident, said she first met Bieber lived in The the Chicago Bears. very poised, and very graceful,” friends with her mother when she “He was always ready with Bieber about 15 years ago when She and Bieber were both said Michelle Caputy, a senior came home on some weekends, a smile when someone said ‘Hi.’ she encountered him sitting on a Schenley for more members of a breakfast group of and friend of Orthwein’s. “She and planned nights out and vaca- He was excited to have people bench by the Georgetown water- students and community mem- was gorgeous.” tions for her family. around to talk to him,” said junior front with a large scrapbook filled than 60 years. bers who ate and chatted at Au Friends remembered her ex- “She was very content and Elizabeth Drellich, another stu- with photos of his cycling races. Bon Pain regularly. Eliasberg troverted personality and the satisfied with her friends and dent who shared her residence She said over the years Bieber told described Bieber’s optimism and way people would gravitate to- her life,” her mother said. “As a hall with Bieber. her many stories about the races Security Agency. passion for ordinary things. ward her. Senior Molly Moss said mother, I’ve lost my daughter and A renowned cyclist, he said he he won on his precious bicycle, “He kind of brought history “He loved life,” she said. “He she was floored by Orthwein’s I’ve lost my very best friend.” holds the record for biking from one he called his Stradivarius. alive,” Coolidge said. loved being around people. He generosity when she once offered Orthwein is survived by her the U.S. Capitol to downtown “He was just very down to In November, residents of The was appreciative of everything to drive Moss to Virginia to visit parents and her brother, Johna- Baltimore. Though Bieber stopped Earth,” she said. “A very kind Schenley celebrated Bieber’s 96th he had. I don’t remember a day Moss’ grandmother who lived in than. Memorial contributions riding years ago, he still kept man – he would just go about his birthday with a big cake and a pic- when he was ever angry. He loved an assisted living home. may be made to the Aneurysm his bike in the basement of The business.” ture of Bieber on his bicycle that every single day. He was never Moss said, “She was beauti- and AVM Foundation, or the Schenley. Shah said Bieber talked Bieber told The Hatchet in was hung up on the wall. bored.”n ful. She always looked really cute Brain Aneurysm Foundation. n Committee to review University Writing classes by Elise Kigner a curriculum committee show that Meaning of Garbage,” “Homeless and Niketa Kumar “we need to strengthen the UW Chic? Poverty, Privilege, & Identity Hatchet Staff Writers course requirements.” in Contemporary America,” and Lehman said the University “Mens Sana In Corpore Sano: The The University Writing could accomplish this goal by Role Of Athletics In College Life.” Program faculty responded last returning to the original UW tem- “We’re very aware of this month to concerns about con- plate that specifies aspects of the problem and the effect it’s hav- sistency among its introductory course such as the number of pages ing on student morale regarding course curricula and subject mat- of writing a student must produce UW-20,” Hayes said, adding that ter by creating a committee to in the semester-long class. program faculty members are review each section’s syllabus and looking into ways to alter the assignments. course topics. “The faculty serving on this “My UW course seemed In previous years, students committee will be able to men- registered for UW-20 courses tor faculty from across the pro- a bit childish and without realizing the section’s gram to continue to develop even topic, Hayes said. When students stronger and better syllabi and elementary. ...That register for UW20 course sections assignments,” wrote Carol Hayes, being said, I think it is this year, links to course descrip- director of First-Year Writing, in an tions will be easily accessible e-mail to The Hatchet. a necessary evil.” while registering. Hayes said development of the “I loved (my UW-20 class), curriculum committee to examine but that was due to the specific UW-20 also comes in response to daniel borowski topic and the professor teaching student writing assessments that sophomore it,” sophomore Samuel Kaminsky showed many students who took said. “It was worth it in the sense the course still had poor writing that I loved the class but I learned skills. Overall the student writing no new skills, and kids who take assessed was weakest in terms of Hayes said student evalua- AP or (who) are in honors should audience expectations, structure tions of UW courses were most not have to take it.” and tone, Hayes said. critical of a student’s inability to Sophomore Daniel Borowski In 2006, the University assessed place out of the course after taking said he did not enjoy his UW the UW program in terms of an Advanced Placement English course, but he saw value in it grade inflation and student writ- exam. nonetheless. ing and found similar problems Students were also critical “My UW course seemed a for breaking news, visit us online at.. with the quality of student writ- about the topics of UW classes, bit childish and elementary,” ing. Executive Vice President for many of which students described Borkowski said. “That being Academic Affairs Donald Lehman as boring. Some topics students said, I think it is a necessary evil. said the outcome of the 2006 report identified this way include “On College writing is different than www.GWHATCHET.com and the University’s need to create the Lyric Essay,” “Trash Talk: The high school writing.” n hearing board level. The board is made up of as many as five student members and one faculty or staff mem- ber. It hears high-level, non- academic disciplinary cases that could result in the cancellation of a student’s Residence Hall li- cense agreement, suspension or expulsion from the University. Woolfson said that following an arrest, SJS begins its own in- vestigative process and advises the student of their rights when they are suspected of violating the “ode of Student Conduct. According to the Code, the minimum sanction for the possession and intent to sell drugs is a one-year suspension. The University considers the offense of distribution serious enough to merit the sanctions of suspension or expulsion, Woolf- son said. “The University takes distribution incredibly seri- ously,” Woolfson said. “It is be- havior that is just unacceptable among GW students at any lev- el… and it will lead you to being suspended or expelled from the University. It’s not something that we waver on. This type of 24 | CI Guide – Summer 2007 The GW Hatchet

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