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SPECIAL SECTION: REVIEWS: Get informed for the Theatre company performs Nov. 2 election with Virginia Woolf, page 11 our complete guide SPORTS: Women’s soccer tramples Drexel, page 13 OCTOBER 29, 2004 VOL.95, NO.10 THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE COLLEGE OF WILLIAM AND MARY SINCE 1911 http://flathat.wm.edu

CHARITY BEGINS AT HALLOWEEN Voters allege bias

BY ANDY ZAHN he even registered to vote. THE FLAT HAT Saunders added that the current struggle to get students registered in Williamsburg is not After winning their battle to register to limited to just his and Alamiʼs cases. vote in Williamsburg two weeks ago, two “A bunch of my friends who tried to get students refuted the voter registrarʼs reason- registered [locally] couldnʼt register either,” ing for approving their applications. The stu- he said.

dents, senior Serene Alami and junior Seth Alami said students have been battling the COURTESY PHOTO ✦ THE W&M PROGRESSIVE Saunders, are Virginia residents from outside City of Williamsburg for years over issues The cover of the Collegeʼs new liberal of Williamsburg who had their registration at- such as unfair housing laws. Alami added that publication The Progressive tempts denied last spring because of a failure Cornell University students have a seat in the to establish residency in Williamsburg. city council of Ithaca, N.Y. She also said that Alami, who was not available for comment in Charlottesville, Va. the voter registrar en- Progressive last week, said that there is more to the issue courages students at the University of Virginia than their individual registration approvals. to register to vote locally. David Andrews, Williamsburgʼs general voter “Iʼd think the city would be happy with the premiers registrar, said this week and last that the turn- studentsʼ initiative,” Alami said. around that allowed the two students to vote However, she said she knew that the Col- was due to a change in Alamiʼs address on her legeʼs student population makes up a large BY JILL CLARE driverʼs license. Alami, however, said that the percentage of the city. If many College stu- THE FLAT HAT change in address was made in February. dents, who tend to have higher voter turnouts, “They registered me [to vote] the week were to register and subsequently vote in local The William & Mary Progressive, a before … my federal appeal,” Alami said. elections, students could have a sizeable say new political magazine aimed at counter- She added that the change in her license was in the city council, something Alami said the ing the two conservative-leaning maga- already completed in February and said that city council does not want. zines currently in publication, debuts on Andrews registered her individually so the “For tax purposes, the city claims the city campus today. The editors of the maga- courts would not set a precedent by ruling in population is 12,000,” Saunders said. “Itʼs zine said they hope that this new publica- her favor. okay to count students as residents when more tion will encourage dialogue among lib- Junior Seth Saunders expressed similar money will come into the city from the state, eral-minded students and organizations. discontent with the process. Saunders said he but not when they want to register to vote. I The magazineʼs fi rst issue focuses on is skeptical about the reasons Andrews gave just fi nd that completely hypocritical.” the upcoming election. Its fi rst feature in allowing them to register. Alami said she could list several signs of story, written by sophomore Ross Per- “[The registrar] said the reason that me the city councilʼs animosity toward students, kins, is an analysis of election issues and and Serene are now registered to vote is be- including the lack of reception students re- includes a list of reasons not to vote for cause we changed our addresses on our driv- ceive at city council meetings. She said that President George W. Bush. erʼs licenses,” Saunders said. “I changed my one change that could be made is to move the The original idea for this publication driverʼs license last January.” meetings to later in the day so that students came about last year as a result of the ac- Because of this change, Saunders has said who have class and work would be able to at- tivities of the Sons of Liberty, a libertarian that the registrarʼs initial rejection of his reg- tend and have a say in local politics. See PROGRESSIVE ✦ page 3 SARAH HIRSH ✦ THE FLAT HAT istration application was wrong. According to Senior Luther Lowe, who was previously Seniors Erica Holder and Will Schieuer help students pick out costumes at Saunders, Andrews demanded that Saunders allowed to register in Williamsburg because FISHʼs costume sale at the University Center Wednesday. change his address on his license to refl ect his See VOTERS ✦ page 3 local address, but he said that was done before College SA debates investigates Elections possible Code Bill hazing

BY CAITLIN WEBER THE FLAT HAT

Several issues, in particular a discussion regarding a revised Elections Code Bill, were discussed at the Student Assembly COURTESY GRAPHIC ✦ SAEFRATERNITY.ORG Senate meeting Wednesday evening. The bill was eventually passed after lengthy BY MICHAEL J. SCHOBEL discussion and multiple votes. FLAT HAT ASST. NEWS EDITOR The Elections Reform Act II, which was sponsored by freshman Sen. Joe Lup- The Collegeʼs chapter of Sigma Alpha pino-Esposito and sophomore Sen. Victor Epsilon is under investigation by the Cam- Sulkowski, has appeared in several forms pus Police and the Offi ce of the Dean of before the senate without being passed, yet Students for the alleged hazing and contrib- this weekʼs version had several new provi- uting to the delinquency of a minor. sions. According to Vice President of Student The bill was comprised of two sections, Affairs Sam Sadler, a freshman male student the fi rst concerning future elections for of- was taken to Sentara Williamsburg Commu-

fi ces in which candidates run uncontested LAUREN PUTNOCKY ✦ THE FLAT HAT nity Hospital sometime between late Thurs- or not at all. Under the new version there Kids from the Williamsburg community went trick-or-treating through Dupont Hall and the Boutetourt Complex Thursday night. day evening and early Friday morning af- would be a period during which candidates ter suffering a fall in the fraternityʼs house. could change the position for which they The incident appeared to be alcohol related, are running in an attempt to make such Students host charitable Halloween Sadler said in an e-mail to the student body. races more competitive. The student was released following treat- While some senators said this was a BY BEN LOCHER AND CARA PASSARO buying candy. We told students on the for charity has been a big part of my life, ment for serious cuts, bruises and abra- good way to offer choices to student voters THE FLAT HAT halls if they want to dress up they are a big part of me,” Bottorff said. “Iʼve sions. The College learned of the incident and allow for the best candidate possible to welcome to.” been given so much to not give back. Its when contacted by the studentʼs parents. be elected, others disagreed. Several campus groups set out to The Community Service Leaders have sounds cheesy, but itʼs true.” As is required by law in cases of personal “We donʼt want people changing based brighten the Halloween season for lo- organized the event annually for the past The Wesley Foundation has also co- injury due to hazing, the situation has been on who is running against them,” Luppino- cal residents this week with community few years, and Muir, Johnson and co-or- ordinated a holiday service event called reported to the Commonwealthʼs Attorney Esposito said. service-oriented trick-or-treating. The ganizer junior Neal McHenry said they “Trick-or-Treat so Kids Can Eat,” which for Williamsburg-James City County. The second major provision of the Community Service Leaders sponsored hope to see it continue. will take place Halloween night as the The fraternityʼs national organization the events for area children who are part “We really want to try to make it an groupʼs main event for its Sunday Night is working with the College on the inves- See SA ✦ page 3 of the STRIVE program, the sisters of annual event,” Johnson said. “But thatʼs Program. Participants will be going door- tigation and has temporarily suspended Phi Mu went trick-or-treating to benefi t really up to those organizers who come to-door through local neighborhoods in chapter operations while the investigation patients at the Childrenʼs Hospital of the after us. costume collecting canned goods. Food is ongoing. Kingʼs Daughters in Norfolk, Va. and The event benefi ts the youths of collected will be donated to the food pan- “Weʼre aware of the situation,” Chris- the Wesley Foundation will sponsor a STRIVE, a program in the Williamsburg- try of FISH, a local community outreach topher Mundy, the national organizationʼs canned-good drive Halloween night. James City County area that serves mid- organization. deputy director of member services, said. “The goal [was] to bring a group of dle and high school-aged students who Service Coordinator junior Allie Ros- “Weʼre working with all parties involved.” underprivileged, needy kids from the come from underprivileged backgrounds. ner organized the event. He added that Michael Wymant, the Williamsburg-James City community “Itʼs a lot like Big Brothers or Big Sis- “I used to do a Thanksgiving canned fraternityʼs assistant executive director, has together, bring them to campus and take ters,” Muir said. food scavenger hunt with my youth group been sent to the College to help with the in- them around the residence halls to trick- Phi Mu sponsored another kind of at home, and I wanted to do something vestigation. or-treat with student chaperones,” senior trick-or-treating. similar with Wesley,” Rosner said. “I Sadler said that, should the charges be Chris Muir, one of three organizers of the “We try to go around to each dorm think someone else had done the trick-or- true, there are three possible courses of event, said. room and trick-or-treat for loose change,” treating thing before, and we decided that disciplinary action that the College could This year, residents of the Botetourt senior Sarah Bottorff, philanthropy chair was a fun way to do it.” pursue: either the individuals responsible Complex and DuPont Hall hosted the for Phi Mu, said. According to Rosner, students inter- could be charged, the fraternity could be costumed kids. The money collected will go to the ested in participating are invited to meet charged or both. Last year the Pi Lambda “I have personally signed up all of Childrenʼs Hospital of the Kingʼs Daugh- in costume at the Wesley House on James- Phi and Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternities were Dupont and Botetourt, meeting with RAs ters in Norfolk, a part of the Childrenʼs town Road Sunday at 5 p.m. for dinner, removed from campus following several in- to coordinate the event,” junior Jessica Miracle Network, which is Phi Muʼs na- followed by trick-or-treating. Those plan- cidents. LAUREN PUTNOCKY ✦ THE FLAT HAT Johnson, another of the eventʼs organiz- tional philanthropy. ning to attend should bring a $2 donation “I do think itʼs premature to speculate … Senators debate the necessity of revising ers, said. “Each hall is responsible for “Doing things for other people and and a pillowcase or bag to collect food. about what a possible outcome might be,” the election code in order to limit fraud. Sadler said. QUOTATION of the week

A lie gets halfway around the world before the

truth has a chance to get its pants on. News N IGHT WINSTON CHURCHILL EWS ✦ CTOBER “ I S N O 29, 2004 WWW.CS.VIRGINIA.EDU/~ROBINS/QUOTES.HTML 2 Inside this week’s issue Beyond the ’Burg ” ✦ NEWS IN BRIEF ✦

Board of Visitors to meet on two campuses ✦ ONE IN FOUR ATTEND FLORIDA The Board of Visitors will meet in Petersburg and Williamsburg

ARIETY CONFERENCE ON SEXUAL ASSAULT Nov.18 and 19. The meetings are open to the public but there will be no opportunity for public comment. V BY CARA PASSARO The meeting in Petersburg will open with a campus tour that FLAT HAT ASST. NEWS EDITOR will orignate at the Richanrd Bland College Student Center. This halloween weekend is fi lled with a variety of fun and Last week the Collegeʼs chapter of One in Four joined its RV-trav- Presidential Search Committee to meet next month frightful activities including movies and dance parties. eling alumni on the road at the 2004 National Conference on Sexual See FRIGHT, page 7. Assault in Our Schools in Orlando, Florida. One in Four, an all-male The Presidential Search Committee, chaired by College sexual assault awareness group, and the members of the National Peer Rector Susan Aheron Magill, will hold a meeting Nov. 19 in Educator RV Tour, which is traveling the nation to promote its peer- Williamsburg. educator approach to sexual assault prevention, made several presenta- The 22-person committee is charged with seeking can- tions at the event. didates to become the Collegeʼs 26th president. In June, According to One in Four chapter President Jason Franasiak, the President Timothy J. Sullivan announced that he would be step- annual conference was aimed at providing a forum for students and ping down effective June 30, 2005. Campus groups represented professionals to exchange ideas about rape and sexual assault educa- on the search committee include the Board of Visitors, faculty, EVIEWS tion and prevention. students, staff, the Alumni Association and the Endownment

R “This is a very important conference for One in Four and all other Association. men and women who have united to educate others about rape and The meeting will take place in the board room of Blow sexual assault,” Franasiak said. “This will certainly be a pilgrimage Memorial Hall and is open to the public. There will be no The lackluster “The Grudge” proves to be nothing more made by future One in Four members at the College of William and opportunity for public comment. than mere haunted house retread. Mary. I hope that they will continue to make this trip until the day See GRUDGE, page 11. comes when there is no need for a national conference for rape and National Society of Collegiate Scholars presents sexual assault prevention.” At the event, One in Four presented a panel discussion of its mem- nationwide award that recognizies faculty bersʼ experiences educating other students about sexual assault aware- The National Society of Collegiate Scholars has launched a ness and prevention. national faculty recognition program that will award $1,000 to “Essentially it provided an insiders view on the joys, frustrations, one exceptional educator. An additional $5,000 will be awarded pitfalls and growth opportunities involved with educating oneʼs peers to a scholarship fund at the winning professorʼs university. All about rape,” Franasiak said. current members of NCSC are elgible to nominate professors. The second session they presented consisted of the program the PINIONS Nominations will be accepted until Nov. 19, 2004. group uses on campus, entitled “How to Help a Sexual Assault Survi- The NSCS is the nationʼs only honors organization offering

O vor: What Men Can Do.” membership to first and second year college students. The soci- Recent College graduates and members of the RV tour Matt ety recognizes outstanding academic achievemnt and provides “Kerry would not create wars that cause unneces- Roosevelt, Will Carter, Nick Reiter and John Mallory made a presenta- students with an internship and scholarship network of other sary American casualties.” tion entitled “Creating and Advising Your Own All-Male Peer Educa- students and alumni across the country. The NSCS has 375,000 tion Group: Refl ections from the Road,” in which they provided infor- members. See KERRY, page 5. mation on how to start a One in Four chapter. The winner of the 2004-2005 NCSC Faculty of the Year Assistant Professor of Higher Education John Foubert, designer of recipient will be formally announced at the NCSC Founderʼs the One in Four program and president of the National Organization of Day celebration April 30, 2005. Menʼs Outreach for Rape Education, which sponsors the RV tour, gave — compiled by nino stamatovic the closing keynote address.

Friday Saturday Sunday PORTS S WEEKEND

Tribe women’s soccer tramples Drexel 4-0 to clinch a WEATHER winning season. High 69 High 79 High 75 Low 58 Low 60 Low 47 See WOMEN’S, page 13.

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Friday, Oct. 22 — A non-stu- reported being punched by an un- dent was arrested on Campus known male. 6 Drive at the Commons Dining Hall Monday, Oct. 25 — Petty lar- NLINE 2 5 for allegedly being drunk in pub- ceny of a computer hard drive was 8 O 4 lic, underage possession of alcohol reported at William and Mary Hall. 6 and possession of a fake ID. 4 The estimated value of the hard 3 — A student reported petty lar- drive was $180. 5 If the special section in the paper you’re holding ceny of $68 in cash from a wallet at — Damage to state property William and Mary Hall. 5 was reported at Millington Hall. 12 has fallen out, please see our election section online — An investigation began into A projector was vandalized. Dam- for a detailed overview of the Nov. 2, 2004 General the alleged hazing and contribut- ages were estimated at $200. 9 Election. 9 7 10 ing to delinquency of a minor at the — Petty larceny of an unlocked Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. 6 bicycle was reported at Dinwiddie 11 See http://fl athat.wm.edu/view_story.php?id=14 Saturday, Oct. 23 — A student Hall. The estimated value of the was referred to the administration bike was $150. 2 POLICE for allegedly being drunk in public — A student reported vandal- OPINIONS, PAGE 5 ✦ VARIETY, PAGE 7 ✦ BRIEFS, PAGE 10 at the University Center. 7 ism to her car at the Zable stadium REVIEWS, PAGE 11 ✦ SPORTS, PAGE 13 EAT — Fireworks were set off in- parking lot. The student believed B side the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fra- the car had been keyed. Damages ternity. 6 were estimated at $350. 10 — A fi re extinguisher was dis- Wednesday, Oct. 27 — A stu- 1 charged at Kappa Alpha. Cost of dent was transported to the Sentara refi ll was estimated at $25. 6 Williamsburg Community Hospi- Thursday, Oct. 21 — A student estimated value of the bike was Sunday, Oct. 24 — A student tal for alcohol sickness. 11 reported larceny of a wallet from $550. 2 was referred to the administration — A student reported an inci- Hunt Hall. The estimated value — A student was arrested for for alleged underage possession of dence of leaving the scene of an ʻStabilitas et Fidesʼ of the wallet and its contents was alleged possesion of a stolen bi- alcohol and being drunk in public accident at the Common Glory 25 Campus Center, The College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Va. 23185 $125. 1 cycle. The bikeʼs value was es- at the fraternity complex parking parking lot. The studentʼs car alleg- Editorial Dept. (757) 221-3281 ✦ Advertising Dept. (757) 221-3283 ✦ Fax (757) 221-3242 — A student reported grand timated to be $180, and it was lot. 8 edly suffered damages estimated at

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Letters to the Editor and Opinions columns are due at 5 p.m. Tuesday for publication the following Friday. All submissions must be typed and double-spaced, and must include the authorʼs name, telephone number and any relevant titles or affi liations with campus or national groups. Letters should be no more than 300 words, columns should be no more than 700 words. Letters must be e-mailed to [email protected]. The Flat Hat reserves the right to edit all material. Because of space limitations, The Flat Hat may not publish all submissions. The Flat Hat Editorial Board meets weekly to discuss the position taken by editorials. Unsigned editori- als are written by the Editor or a designated member of the Editorial Board. All Board editorials refl ect the consensus of the Editorial Board. Letters, columns, graphics and cartoons refl ect the view of the author The deficit. Because we’re the gen- The handling of Iraq. A huge Iraq … the war. I know people who People’s lives. If Bush wins again only. eration that will face the conse- change in foreign policy means are already over there and more who people’s lives won’t exist. The Flat Hat wishes to correct any facts printed incorrectly. Corrections may be submitted by e-mail to quences. repercussions at home. could be sent over. the section editor in which the incorrect information was printed. Requests for corrections will be accepted at any time. ✦ Jen Steffensen, sophomore ✦ Andrew Hernandez, junior ✦ Liz McDaniel, sophomore ✦ Mick Anderson, senior In the Oct. 22 issue, The Flat Hat incorrectly identifi ed Geoff Brown as the moderator of the Akbar Ahmed and Judea Pearl dialogue. Professor Tamara Sonn of the Religion Department was the moderator. — photos and interviews by lauren bryant NEWS ✦ OCTOBER 29, 2004 3 on campus in the past due to special PROGRESSIVE VOTERS circumstances. Andrews said he was Student arrested on FROM PAGE 1 FROM PAGE 1 not able to offer specifics but said that in such cases special consideration could be given. organization on campus. Law student Julian Carr, who was an undergradu- drug charges faces of his involvement in the Virginia While Park did live overseas, he ate senior at the time, said he was motivated to take action. National Guard, said he has further said that he gave no indication of that “Last year, there was a lot of conversation about affirmative action, evidence of Andrewsʼ bias against fact on his registration form, and the sparked by the SOL bake sale,” Carr said. “It was discussed in publications up to 10 years in jail College students. According to Lowe, only address he gave was his dorm all over campus, but in terms of what students themselves were saying, registration documentation reveals address. At the time he registered, the we didnʼt see many pro-affirmative action stances. I knew that there were BY SARAH KALIN that the registrar has allowed many beginning of last school year, he was people out there who supported it, but there was just no real way for them THE FLAT HAT College students to vote in the past, given no additional questionnaire, to voice their opinions.” with some of them even permanently which many College students now Perkins said he was dissatisfied in general with the lack of a liberal pub- Three weeks ago, sophomore Adam Saldana was arrested and charged residing out of state. have to fill out to determine if they lication on campus. with six felonies and three misdemeanors. Further investigation by the Lowe attempted to get on the city qualify for domicile. “It is pathetic that at an academic institution we have two magazines, Campus Police has led to no new charges. The arrest was the result of a ten council ballot this past spring, but he Bethany Stalder, ʼ04, was able to both representing the same myopic visions of a 1950s-era, militarized, Bi- day investigation by the Campus Police that culminated in Officer Israel failed to obtain the required 125 sig- register as a sophomore. Stalder said ble-thumping America,” Perkins said. Palencia arresting Saldana in his dorm room. natures. Twenty-five of the signatures that it was possible that her domicile Carr and sophomore Richael Faithful began the initial steps to create the The felony charges against Saldana included possession of marijuana collected by Alami were deemed inel- was considered ambiguous because publication at the end of last semester. Since Carr returned to the College with intent to distribute, possession of psilocybin mushrooms with intent igible because at the time she was not she had moved several times and thus this semester for law school, he and Faithful are co-editors of the publica- to distribute, possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, possession of a registered voter in Williamsburg. might fall under the category of spe- tion and lead a staff of 12 writers and photographers. ecstasy with intent to distribute, possession of Adderall with intent to dis- Alami, Lowe and junior Peter cial circumstances; however, Stalder “The staff is extremely dedicated and incredibly intelligent and insight- tribute and distributing narcotics within 1,000 feet of an educational facil- Park, who successfully registered to had a California driverʼs license. ful,” Faithful said. ity. The misdemeanor charges involved possession of drug paraphernalia. vote last year, were interviewed by “I didnʼt have any problems regis- She added that although, there are no freshmen, the staff has a good mix Saldanaʼs case is scheduled to be heard this coming January in the Wil- MTV News. The segment reported tering,” Stalder said. “I was living on of ages and backgrounds. liamsburg-James City County General District Court. The Commonwealth that the Williamsburg registrar has campus at the time.” “We hope that the magazine can transcend partisan politics and can dis- Attorneyʼs Office will handle the prosecution. Saldana is currently being recently denied students the right to Regardless of city politics, Alami cuss sociopolitical issues,” Faithful said. “We want to be able to offer pro- held on a $10,000 secured bond pending subsequent criminal proceedings. vote, while Park said that he was able said that action had to be taken at the gressive opinion articles without any necessary political affiliation.” According to Chief of the Campus Police Don Challis, if Saldana is found to register with ease. statewide level to facilitate voting for The first issue is eight pages long and is being distributed in the Univer- guilty of all charges, and if he serves all of the sentences consecutively, he Andrews said he denies the alle- students and make the law the same sity Center and Campus Center, as well as at The Daily Grind. Although could be facing an estimated 10 years in prison. gations and maintains that students, across Virginia. She said she wanted only 100 copies were printed for this issue, the editors say they hope that As to what action the College has taken, information was limited. Ac- possibly including ones who are out to see a push for legislative action circulation will increase to 500 by the end of the year. cording to University Relations Information Manager Brian Whitson, Sal- of state and had diplomatic parents, since her appeal did not appear before The magazine is set to come out four times per year. The editors said dana is no longer enrolled at the College. may have been registered to vote the Virginia Supreme Court. they expect the next issue to be out in late November or early December. The online edition of the magazine, which can be found at www.wm.edu/ so/progressive, will include all information from the print edition, several online-exclusive features and links to submit letters to the editors. PLAY IT AGAIN, SAM Although the cover story for the first issue is about the election, the edi- tors said they do not expect it to have much bearing on how students will vote. “Weʼre not really intending to change anyoneʼs votes. At this point, most people have made up their minds,” Carr said. “What we are hoping for is that perhaps for a few people who werenʼt planning to vote, this will give them some extra initiative to get to the polls.” The editors also said they hope that the magazine will increase commu- nication between the leftist groups on campus, such as the Student Envi- ronmental Action Coalition, Lambda Alliance and others. Carr said that in future issues, they plan to offer space in the magazine to similar organiza- tions. Even though The Progressive arose partly out of response to the two on-campus conservative magazines, The Standard and The Remnant, the editors said they do not want to allow the magazine to sink into partisan bickering. “We have absolutely no intention of getting into pissing contests with them,” Carr said. “Those kind of discussions are not useful and donʼt en- hance dialogue, so thatʼs not our purpose. We donʼt see that as fair or fitting our high standards of journalism.” The editor of the Standard, junior Shelly Fox, said she shares the senti- ment. “It should be interesting to be able to see the contrast between the ideas in the magazines,” Fox said. “People will get a better idea of who we are through the contrast, and it may actually end up making progress for us as well as for them.” Besides the feature articles that The Progressive will have every issue, it SARAH HIRSH ✦ THE FLAT HAT will also include a local news section and an alternative news section. The A jazz ensemble performed at the College in Ewell Hall Monday evening as part of the Ewell Concert Series. The show featured classics main focus of the magazine, however, is the opinionated feature articles as well as original compositions by Grammy Award-winning bassist Todd Collman, pianist Harris Simon and drummer Tony Martucci. that are designed to spread awareness of leftist ideas. “We donʼt intend to be expressly a reaction like other on-campus maga- zines,” Faithful said. “This type of venue for discussion has been needed SA be severely limited. an $850 donation from the SA in order to host on campus for a long time, and we are glad to be able to finally fulfill that Junior Senate Chairman Matt Wiggington the annual Mid-Atlantic Intercollegiate Sailing need.” FROM PAGE 1 said he shared this opinion and could see worse Association Conference in January. According consequences than being bothered by campaign to Dreyfus, the majority of the funds were to Elections Reform Act II concerns the campaign- materials. cover food costs. The Flat Hat is looking for a new ing strategies that may be utilized by candidates “Maybe itʼs an inconvenience for them to get The senate ultimately decided to table the act online editor running for SA offices. an e-mail, but is it an inconvenience to be unin- indefinitely in order to allow Dreyfus and the “Candidates shall not place unsolicited phone formed?” Wiggington asked. sailing team time to come up with other bids for If interested, come down to the office in the Campus calls, Instant Messages, email messages, or stan- Following further discussion, the bill eventu- the catering costs. The senate will likely review Center basement Sunday at 5 p.m. or e-mail fl[email protected] dard mail messages more than once per election ally passed the senate. the sailing teamʼs request in its next section. cycle,” the bill read. Other issues discussed included a resolution SA Vice President senior Kelly Porell gave Supporters of the act said they felt that, as requesting the names of all eligible voters for the executive update, which included informa- a whole, students didnʼt want to be constantly student elections from the College Administra- tion on the new Williamsburg Area Transit pilot bombarded with information from the candi- tion in order to prevent election fraud. In the program. Under the program, WAT buses are dates. past, the Elections Commission said they have scheduled to run at 1 and 2 a.m. on weekends, “Think about not whatʼs going to get you re- found it difficult to obtain this information. Al- starting at the Marshall-Wythe School of Law. elected,” freshman Sen. Brett Phillips said to the though several senators said they felt that this Porell also spoke about the most recent Wil- senate. “Vote based on what your constituents resolution would change very little concerning liamsburg City Planning Meeting, at which she elected you for.” the actual ease of obtaining information, the said she felt students were able to show the com- Although many said they agreed that vot- Non-Continuing Resolution Regarding Student munity that they are concerned about the future ers did not want to be harassed, others, such as Elections Voter Confirmation II passed. of the city as well. Future meetings will be held senior Sen. Tommy Moll, said they felt that by Senate Secretary Junior Dan Tsin introduced Nov. 4 and 18 to discuss issues regarding the imposing such restrictions on candidates, the the Trevor Dreyfus Act to the senate as well. Jamestown Road area and the City Center area, means by which people could campaign would Dreyfus representing the sailing team requested respectively. 4 NEWS ✦ OCTOBER 29, 2004 Under the World Beat: Thailand M C R S C O P Muslim protestors killed ✦ BY KRISTIN WALKER suffocation so severe that it caused Penkhair said, according to the Oct. COLLEGEʼS MAGNET BUILDING TO OFFER INSIGHT INTO CRYSTALS THE FLAT HAT many of the victimsʼ eyes to bleed in 27 online edition of the BBC. the trucks amidst the tropical heat. According to the BBC, violence BY BECKY EASLEY equipment utilizing ultrasound technology. Other Seventy-eight Muslim protestors “From the medical examina- has plagued southern Thailand for THE FLAT HAT research includes the study of amorphous carbon suffocated to death Monday after tion, nearly 80 percent of [the dead] years, as the minority Muslim region and carbon nitrate thin fi lms, which are used to being arrested and locked in army showed signs of asphyxiation, and of the country has felt abandoned The Collegeʼs campus is currently undergo- make crash-resistant coatings, and lithium and ox- trucks following a confrontation 20 percent of them showed convul- and ignored by the majority Bud- ing renovations to improve the research facili- ide glasses that will advance battery and fuel cell with military offi cials in southern sion, maybe caused by electrolyte dhist government. The southern re- ties in its science departments. The construction research. Thailand, the Oct. 27 edition of The imbalance, dehydration and heat gion was a center of Muslim culture around Small Hall, the physical science building, According to physics Professor Gina Hoatson, Washington Times reported. stroke while in the vans,” Rojana- before being annexed by Thailand in is a solid-state Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spec- one of the main research objectives will be to at- Six other protestors were shot to sunan said, The Washington Times 1902 and has since not assimilated trometer. tempt to determine if and why piezoelectric crys- death and 20 were wounded during reported. into the cultural and economic con- Solid-state NMR spectrometers are used to tals are superior to other kinds. the demonstration when clashes be- The Thai government has not text of the country, The New York study molecules in their solid state as well as ma- A connection between micro- and macroscopic tween protestors and the police re- taken responsibility for the deaths Times reported. terials with crystalline and non-crystalline struc- knowledge can be made using NMR techniques. sulted in offi cers fi ring live rounds, of the protestors. According to The “The police and soldiers donʼt tures, according to the University of Windsorʼs For example, effi cient hip-replacement materials water cannons and tear gas into New York Times, Thailandʼs Prime understand the culture here,” a chemistry and biochemistry website. The solid- are available, but the microscopic properties of the crowd, according to the Oct. Minister Thaksin Shinawatra ap- young woman in Pattani told the state NMR spectrometer has applications in phys- the materials used is not known. ics, as well as chemistry, biology and material sci- “Once we can make the connection between SITUATION: ences. The device will provide the College with microscopic and macroscopic properties, we can Seventy-eight Muslim protestors were killed in Thailand following a demonstration that resulted in advanced research options comparable to univer- make more effi cient materials,” Hoatson said. the arrest of more than 1,300 people. The individuals taken into custody were packed into army trucks sities and establishments such as Stanford Uni- The NMR spectrometer has additional impor- and taken on a five-hour trip to barracks in Pattani. Limited space and extreme heat combined to cause versity, Yale University and the Pacifi c Northwest tant medical applications, according to the Mayo 78 of the detainies to suffocate in the trucks. This is yet another act of violence that human rights watch- Laboratory, according to the Campaign for Wil- Clinicʼs College of Medicine website. ers claim the Thai government has committed against Muslim demonstrators in the past year. liam and Maryʼs website on the Ultra High Field “NMR spectroscopy is the only technique that NMR Laboratory. can provide detailed solution structure of small What exactly does nuclear magnetic resonance proteins and polynucleotides,” the site reads. 27 online edition of The New York peared to show little sympathy for BBC. “The authorities should use mean? According to the Schlumberger Excellence The buildingʼs construction is very complicat- Times. the protest victims, referencing the local people [to enforce the law], in Educational Development webpage, nuclear ed because the super magnet itself is composed of The protest began when approxi- Muslim Holy Month of Ramadan but they donʼt, and they just make refers to the nucleus of an element, magnetic to over fi ve miles of coil. Helium and nitrogen must mately 2,000 individuals gathered during which the protests occurred, the situation worse.” the magnetic fi eld that controls the movements of be used to keep the magnet cool. One major de- outside a police station in Tak Bai, a “This is typical,” Shinawatra According to the Post, southern the nucleus, and fi nally, resonance refers to ma- sign requirement of the building is that it cannot district in the Narathiwat Province, said, according to The New York Thailand has been under martial law nipulating the nucleus using magnetic fi elds. The contain any metal unless the metal is surrounded demanding the release of six men Times. “Itʼs about bodies made weak since January, when guerillas raided NMR spectrometer functions in three steps. First, by cement. Otherwise, any movement of the metal accused of selling weapons to Mus- from fasting. Nobody hurt them.” an army camp and killed four sol- a permanent magnetic fi eld is established; second, could disrupt the magnet. lim fi ghters. More than 1,300 people Shinawatra said he blames Mus- diers. The violence led to the torch- the magnets are disturbed and the activity of the The facility has cost approximately $2.5 mil- were then arrested and packed into an lim separatists whom he says he be- ing of schools, the bombing of ho- nuclei is monitored; and third, the system is re- lion. Funding was provided by the Offi ce of Naval undisclosed number of six-wheeled lieves have caused turmoil for both tels and the murder of teachers and laxed to end the process. Research and the National Science Foundation, as trucks. Thai television news chan- innocent civilians and military offi - policemen. Since that time, numer- While the exact mechanisms of NMR spec- well as private donors such as Rick Babcock, ʼ67, nels later broadcasted the arrests, cials in southern Thailand. He added ous acts of violence and rebellion troscopy are diffi cult to understand, the data that who is now a senior scientist for Mission Research showing rows of mostly young men that force is a necessary means for have occurred between the govern- can be collected from them are very useful in ad- Corporation in New Mexico. tied together on the ground, shirt- suppressing the violent movement, ment and various Muslim groups, vancing in scientifi c research. Research projects The research facility will be used by institu- less, with their hands tied together The New York Times reported. including an assault by Thai security planned for the Collegeʼs NMR spectrometer tions other than the College, including the Univer- behind their backs. The protestors The prime ministerʼs spokesman, forces on a mosque in April, which include the study of piezoelectrics, which are a sity of Virginia and the Offi ce of Naval Research. were then taken on a fi ve-hour ride Jakrapop Penkhair, said the govern- resulted in the deaths of at least 112 new generation of crystals that can convert sound Hoatson said she wanted to stress that the labora- to army barracks in Pattani, more ment understands the problems fac- people, according to the Post. waves into electrical signals. The research may tory is not meant for only a few physics research- than 60 miles away, according to the ing the Muslim community in the Thailandʼs Muslim community advance the study of ultrasonic transductors and ers but to help advance research throughout the Oct. 27 edition of The Washington south and that a fair and just investi- has reacted to the deaths with shock microwave capacitors, both of which can drasti- College and potentially the country. Post. gation into the incident will occur. and dismay, causing many insiders cally improve the effi ciency of a variety of elec- The construction is slated to be one of the fast- Dr. Pornthip Rojanasunan, a pa- “Itʼs not us against them. We in the region to fear more civil un- tronic devices, from lighting switches and better est on campus; it began in April this year and is thologist in the Thai governmentʼs must have more dialogue at local rest and possible retaliation amidst cell phones to improving the resolution of hospital scheduled to be complete by December. justice ministry, announced that the and national levels, but itʼs really strained ties between the govern- individuals in custody died mostly of about understanding each other,” ment and the Muslim community. October 29, 2004 Briton gives insight into Page 5 the U.S. presidential election’s effect abroad. [email protected] OPINIONS See ELECTION, page 6 Student media serves greater good With national media outlets becoming more and more partisan, it is time for college media to step in and fill that gap. When the big players like The New York Times, The Washington Post, New York Post or The Washington Times interview candidates, they prefer softball questions that skirt real issues but do not directly engage them on the essence of their arguments. Publications without the big business ties do not have the same kind of direct access to the candidates and issues as the national conglomerates. They can pose important questions on the most contentious issues: the draft, stem cell research, abortion, etc. We have a collection of student publications here at the College of which we should be very proud. With the entire spectrum of topics and mediums, our publications are in a position to exercise our right to open discussion and free speech. This candor made a brief appearance on national television when Jon Stewart, ʼ84, appeared on CNNʼs “Crossfire.” The hosts, Paul Begala and Tucker Carlson, confronted Stewart as to why he did not ask the Democratic Presidential candidate John Kerry tough questions when he appeared on “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.” Stewart responded by chastising the hosts. He asked why he should have to be the one asking the tough questions. “Youʼre on CNN,” he said. “The show that leads into me is puppets making crank Kerry presidency will phone calls.” Of course, the hosts faltered, and the debate never really got anywhere (as per usual on that program). Unlike “Crossfire,” the diversity of our campus publications shows that whomever yells the loudest is not necessarily right. On campus, out of the national spotlight, we are bring improvements in the perfect position to pose those tough questions. Sure, the candidates wonʼt respond but merely raising awareness of those issues is a good start. With The Remnant, The Someone told me recently that Virginia is no us out of the war in Iraq (which we cannot afford Standard and the newest student-run publication, The W&M Progressive, our campus longer a swing state for Kerry because he pulled and which was started under false pretenses) and has about an ideologically diverse a community as any. While individually they are out- his advertising money out of Virginia. The people regain our respect in the world, while also regain- spokenly partisan, each of the magazines brings an independent view. It is an important of Virginia should not need someone telling them ing a balanced economy at home. Kerry is going what to do through advertise- to create jobs by instituting a tax incentive for distinction that, with the exception of The Standard, they are monetarily isolated from ments. If we still care about businesses, increase relative incomes of families the outside world so they can express their views without undue influence. the future of our country, we by reducing the cost of health care, reducing the But money is always an issue. For students to pose the big questions they need to should continue to follow both deficit in the federal budget and create stronger be able to print enough copies to reach the entire student body. The magazines listed candidates and continue to alliances. Lastly, and most importantly, according above need to be funded to that extent — whether it is for online or print publishing. learn more about their posi- to his website, Kerry would use the United Statesʼ The Progressiveʼs 100 copy print run, while an admirable beginning, is insufficient for tions and records. As an 18 “military power, diplomacy, intelligence, economic a student body of over 6,000. Fault lies not in the publication but the lack of funding. year-old college student and power and the force of our values to keep America The money is there, it just needs to be allocated. Students at the College have a great first-time voter I have been secure.” Kerry would not create wars that cause opportunity to build organizations and movements from the ground; Virginia21, One following this election care- unnecessary American casualties and he would in Four and the Alan Bukzin Memorial Bone Marrow Drive are examples of students Marley fully, and believe I have made never back down when it comes to protecting the banding together to make a difference. Proper funding is necessary to create and foster Bice the best choice for our country United Statesʼ integrity and strength. a free marketplace for ideas; with available student activities funds, these initiatives are by deciding to vote for John Some people say that I am un-American for not possible and, in fact, necessary to the open and honest political dialogue that the main- Kerry. supporting the war in Iraq because they assume stream national media so conspicuously lack. I would like to clarify Kerryʼs move in pulling that I am not supporting the troops. This is not true. his advertising money out of Virginia. This does The brave men and women who voluntarily signed Editorial Board: not mean that he doesnʼt care about Virginia. The up for the U.S. military did so with the belief that Democratic Party does not have as much campaign- they would be sent to protect the United States. Dan Schumacher, Editor ing money as the Republican Party and therefore However, in this case they were sent to attack a Elizabeth Irwin, Managing Editor ✦ Elizabeth Nyman, Executive Editor they needed to make some tough decisions concern- country that was not a direct threat to the United Demetria Penix, Business Manager ✦ Stephen Carley, News Editor ing advertising this close to the election. I think this States. Many of the American deaths in Iraq are Whitney Winn, Variety Editor ✦ Meghan Shea, Sports Editor decision concerning his budget is a good one and unnecessary. And although I am extremely proud Kyle Meikle, Reviews Editor ✦ Alejandro Salinas, Reviews Editor is representative of the logical, economic decisions and thankful to every one of them for their sacri- Virginia Paulus, Opinions Editor ✦ Kimberly Till, Copy Chief he would make as President of the United States. fice, I am not thankful to the man who sent them I believe Kerry is a man who if elected to office into harmʼs way. would take every regionʼs opinions into account Kerry respects our country for its immense capa- Dining hall inappropriate and make the best choices for our country. bility to be a strong, diplomatic power in the world Well, as Kerry says, “the most pessimistic thing and for its diversity in every walk of life. He is a you can say is that America cannot do better.” We man that has true ideas and true ideals. He would can do better, if Kerry becomes president. Kerry lead our country with the political power and men- has had immense political and diplomatic experi- tal capacity that is needed when you are President for religious revelations ence with his years in the Senate, and he is ready to of the United States. lead this country. Leading the United States at this Marley Bice is a guest columnist for The Flat Anyone who happened to be eating dinner in the low students that there was a religious option avail- time is not an easy task because it requires getting Hat. She is currently a freshman at the College. University Center last Sunday at around 6:30 p.m. able but to include specific information from her certainly did not have the typical dining experi- past to support her decry that the Lord could help ence. As most of the Collegeʼs students chatted us all. The young woman mentioned that the Lord with friends or furiously stud- helped her overcome an eating disorder, and that he ied in between bites of food, a could help each of us with our problems. student stood up on the bench The student has every right to reveal such per- seats surrounding the recently sonal information as she sees fit. However, the added center island in Center public should have a choice in whether they are Court. Other students, assum- to receive this type of information from a stranger ing that she was making a with whom they may have little or no connection birthday or grad school accep- except that each receives a tuition bill from the tance-related announcement, same school. encouraged her to rise even There are numerous media on this campus for Angela higher so that she could be an individual or group to express sentiments of a Casolaro easily seen and heard on. religious, political or social nature. The Flat Hat, Once she had everyoneʼs one of many campus publications, has always attention and had quieted several hundred of her allowed and encouraged opinions pieces and let- fellow students, this young woman announced that ters to the editor where students, faculty and staff she was a sophomore, a Kinesiology major and can speak their minds. There are campus religious that she had been told to tell us all how she found organizations dedicated to fostering communication Christ. What ensued was an uncomfortable and and religious study. Lastly, the Counseling Center inappropriate proclamation of this studentʼs reli- provides their services to students free of charge as gious beliefs that made me lose my appetite and well as information regarding eating disorders and question the merits of free speech in a campus din- other mental health issues. ing facility. My intention is not to argue against free speech This type of display frustrates me not because or dissuade people from discussing their religious the individual chose to exercise her right to free beliefs in public forums. Yet I feel that the stu- speech, but because she chose to speak her mind dentʼs choice to share her religious views in a pub- in the dining hall of a public college. A public col- lic place and intimate personal facts to strangers lege, in fact, that allows and encourages religious was inconsiderate, unnecessary and simply inap- faiths of all types and denominations to practice propriate. The new furniture island in the middle their religion, and provides a safe environment, of the UC is not a soapbox for students to use at in which students are to do this. If someone on a will. Moreover, a public school with no religious street corner or at a table on the path into the din- affiliation is not a place to spread canonical views ing hall tries to convince me that their religion that can alienate and anger other students. This stu- would be a good path for me, I can simply walk dent should be aware that her display, while seem- away. During the incident last Sunday evening, I ingly harmless, made many of us feel uneasy and had nowhere to go; I had paid for my dinner, and I annoyed. I came to the College to learn, not to be should be able to enjoy my meal without having to indoctrinated or preached to by my peers who do tune out declarations of the panacea-like qualities not respect that dining facilities are not a place for of her particular god. We all could have stopped one to promote personal beliefs to a forcibly cap- listening, which eventually did happen, but most tive audience. The gesture was bold and genuine, of the students remained quiet out of both respect but it was out of place and insensitive. for the individual and out of utter confusion and Angela Casolaro is a staff columnist for astonishment. The Flat Hat. She is currently is a junior at the The student chose not simply to inform her fel- College. 6 OPINIONS ✦ OCTOBER 29, 2004 Missing explosives story: distorted I appeared on WMTVʼs Oct. 15 episode the Bush Administration. According to FOX think the explosives were stolen last week the IAEA “said the material disappeared of “The Serious Show” and, at the end News, Oct. 26, “Kerry accused Bush of what with the “looters” there “as recently as sometime after Saddamʼs regime fell in April of the debate, made a prediction that we ʻincredible incompetenceʼ and his campaign Sunday.” 2003.” However, they added, “Baghdad fell would shortly see “October surprises.” To said the administration ʻmust answer for An Oct. 26 Drudge Report article on April 9, 2003. According to NBC, troops the amazement of no what may be the most grave and catastroph- cited, “Jeff Fager, executive producer of from the 101st Airborne arrived the next one, my prophecy was ic mistake in a tragic series of blunders in the Sunday edition of 60 Minutes, said in day and could not find the material.” Since accurate. John Kerry Iraq.ʼ” Of course, since Kerry and the main- a statement that ʻour plan was to run the weʼre talking about 380 tons of explosives, and his media bud- stream press have lost all credibility during story on Oct. 31, but it became clear that it itʼs not something that could disappear in ten dies have yet again this election cycle, I was instantly suspi- wouldnʼt hold …ʼ” That almost sounds like minutes. In fact, Lai Ling Jew, the imbedded attempted to mislead cious. It turns out this is all just an October CBS, home to Dan Rather, wanted to dump reporter, said, “at that point the roads were America for political surprise. this story on America less than 48 hours shut off. So it would have been very dif- gain. Oct. 26, FOX News, among other before the election, which would prevent ficult, I believe, for the looters to get there.” The New York news outlets, contradicted the Times by the Bush campaign from responding in Even if the memorandum, surrounded by Michael Times ran a front- reporting, “[International Atomic Energy time. Surprise. authenticity questions, is accurate, 380 tons page story “Huge Agency] inspectors last saw the explosives Another aspect one might find interesting of explosives stolen in less than 24 hours Ruff Cache of Explosives in January 2003 when they took an inven- is when the Times described the potential with the roads closed off? Yeah, and Iʼm Vanished From Site in tory and placed fresh seals on the bunkers uses of the explosives in question: “… voting for Kerry. Iraq” Oct. 25. The Times reports, “the huge [IAEA spokeswoman Melissa] Fleming used to demolish buildings, make missile Bush lied. Bush was absent without leave. facility, called Al Qaqaa, was supposed to said. Inspectors visited the site again in warheads and detonate nuclear weapons .” Chalk this up to another hatchet job by the be under American military control but is March 2003, but didnʼt view the explosives Missiles? Nuclear weapons? Wait, I thought liberal media. In the closing days of this elec- now a no manʼs land, still picked over by because the seals were not broken ...” That the President was a big, fat liar and there tion, they simply canʼt hide their seething looters as recently as Sunday.” They even was before the U.S. invasion of Iraq in late- were never any weapons of mass destruc- hatred for our president. Now that weʼve seen said, “White House and Pentagon officials March. Afterwards, “Pentagon spokesman tion in Iraq because we only went there for how low theyʼll stoop to regain power, are acknowledge that the explosives vanished Bryan Whitman said coalition forces were Halliburton. Now we have the International you sure you want to hear “President-elect sometime after the American-led invasion present in the vicinity of the site both during Atomic Energy Agency, responsible for Kerry?” Should that happen, every Kerry last year.” “Officials?” That could mean the and after major combat operations … and nuclear weapons program inspections, up in supporter would deserve what she gets. janitors. searched the facility but found none of the arms because these explosives are missing. Michael Ruff is a staff columnist for The One person who didnʼt care about the explosives material in question.” The way Curious. Flat Hat. He is currently a senior at the sources was Kerry. He immediately assailed this story was reported by the Times, youʼd Oct. 26, CNN reported that a letter from College.

Election has effects Letters to the Editor Sex column: inappropriate for readership there. Fair trade makes up only about .01 percent of To the Editor: all global trade, but is rapidly growing. Rather than Leaving the University Center during leaving the market, consumers are deciding to buy beyond U.S. borders Homecoming, I noticed an elderly alumnus pick- more fair trade certified products. ing up a copy of The Flat Hat. I tensed. I thought, Fair trade doesnʼt necessarily result in sig- Of all the years to be an international student in the has done for the last 50 years. “please, donʼt read the sex column.” I could only nificantly higher prices. Fair trade organizations United States, I have been told the year of Election Secondly, economic trends cross borders and disre- imagine what would happen when this poor man remove exploitative middlemen from equation. This 2004 is a good one. This is the most important politi- gard nationalities. Americaʼs unsound economic poli- learned all about “S&M.” Heart attack? Cardiac reduces overall costs, allowing a greater percentage cal event to happen in decades. But you will not just cies of the last four years have hit Europe too. Back arrest? What would he think of his alma mater now? of the profits to make their way back to the produc- be voting for yourselves in the in Britain weʼve only just escaped the cycle of booms And what happens every week when The Flat ers. If the prices are slightly higher for fair trade Nov. 2 U.S. general election, and recessions brought on by your irresponsible fiscal Hat hits the stands? Parents, alumni and prospective products, customers can feel good knowing that your vote will influence the policy, marked by huge budget deficits and economic students from all around read the paper to see what the extra money is going into the pockets of people lives of countless other men and decline, and we fear their return. The world economy is the College is about. And there, Kate Prengaman who might be unable to provide for their families if women across the globe. It falls bigger than the odd tax cut or hike and the occasional boldly shares her advice on sex — advice on new working within the free market. And if consumers upon me to justly represent these new spending policy. We certainly hope that you will positions, masturbation and casual sex. donʼt wish to pay slightly more for fair trade prod- masses of men and women who decide in favour of fiscal responsibility, so that both The columnist says that she “was trained as a ucts, they can easily decide not to. will be forever affected by your America and Europe can share in the prosperity we journalist” and is “trying to lead an open, honest I urge those interested in learning more about decision, but whose opinions are have previously enjoyed. discussion of the awkward questions of human the benefits of fair trade to check out the Fair Trade Paul drowned out by an endless series My final plea on behalf of the interested British sexuality, because thatʼs what is going to help Federationʼs website: www.fairtradefederation.org. of television debates and cam- voter is for a truly international problem: the environ- people have the information they need to be safe If you do purchase fair trade products, I hope you Musselwhite paign advertisements. ment. Britain is certainly not the shining example on and healthy.” feel great about the benefits to the environment and The British media and the environmental policy, but it seems obvious in Europe Granted, the columnist covers important topics to the less fortunate you are helping to promote. British people, including myself, have always been that President Bushʼs rejection of the Kyoto protocol like STIs and homosexuality, but she does so with — Julianna Price, ʼ07 acutely aware of American politics, and this year even shows a complete lack of interest in the future of the little tact. Something about her column goes beyond more so. The reason of course is obvious: militarily, world. With oil prices now shooting up and the effects the bounds of common decency. Voter registrar article: unbalanced economically and environmentally, this election will of climate change all too apparent to those in Florida Iʼm all for a sex column. The columnist is right; To the Editor: affect us all. Sticking to these issues, I hope to briefly this fall, there is much at stake. health-related sex issues needs to be talked about, Josh Pinkertonʼs Oct. 22 article on the recent explain why most of Britain is rooting for John Kerry. For Britain, like America, this may just mean flood- especially on a college campus. But this isnʼt registration victory of students of the College is Firstly, I was never a member of the “Stop the ing in a few coastal towns, but for South Sea Islanders, Cosmo. The Flat Hat doesnʼt need “275 ways to a new level of laziness for even The Flat Hatʼs War” coalition; I never marched the streets of London this is their country sinking below the waves. No one spice up your sex life.” standards. Pinkerton gives Williamsburg Voter with a banner. Most Brits didnʼt. The unease that we is suggesting a plan to cripple American industry and I too have journalistic experience. And a journal- Registrar Dave Andrews a forum to once again lie feel towards the situation in Iraq, and more generally cut jobs for the sake of few desert islands; that is just ist has certain responsibilities. Providing an open to the student body about his illegal practices. The toward the War on Terror, is far more considered and spin. In the United Kingdom weʼve not put companies forum is one of them, but are we forgetting our voter file of the city of Williamsburg clearly shows far less knee-jerk than that. Weʼve been fighting terror- out of business, weʼve slowly phased in new measures responsibility to the community? Like it or not, this that students had always held the right to vote until ism in Northern Ireland for 30 years, and weʼve learned and given the economy time to adjust. The American paper, including “Behind Closed Doors,” serves they started talking about getting involved in the that dealing with such problems is a delicate and com- government needs more flexibility in order to gradually the entire readership, not just students. And when local politics. plex business. Bushʼs actions incited initial sentiment develop alternatives. I have to shudder when an old man picks up the I love how the author took out a calculator to of support because Europe has been quite accustomed The environment, the economy, and the war on ter- paper, when the column itself reads, “openness and figure out student candidate Rob Forrestʼs low to a mixture of threats, diplomacy, covert operations ror are three topics that will be as hotly contested in our honesty aside, [Kateʼs] still hoping her parents donʼt vote percentage to the hundredth decimal place and military occupation to result in peace, tolerance and own elections in May as they are here. As such nobody pick up the newspaper,” something is wrong. but didnʼt lift a finger to balance Andrewsʼ rhetoric security. is suggesting that we have any simple answers. All that — Kathleen Brasington, ʼ08 with an easily accessible mountain of information Concern and then full-scale opposition from the I can do is outline the battle grounds on which British contradicting his claims. Itʼs also interesting that people of Europe occurred because we witnessed the politics are fought, the suppositions we make and our Fair trade beneficial, not problematic “neither Alami nor Saunders were available for balance of this policy tip out of control. The policy view of the world. On the basis of these core principles To the Editor: comment” when I stood with Alami for two hours Kerry is offering, and to which Britain and Europe are from Kent to Cardiff and from Dundee to Devon we The Flat Hatʼs Oct. 22 coverage of the Sons of the week the story was written while a crew from anxious to return, is this tried and tested balance of certainly know how we would vote and we ask you to Libertyʼs trade policy bake sale provides a great Brokawʼs NBC Nightly News was on campus tap- diplomacy and the threat of action. Nobody at home help us forge a united front. Elect John Kerry to be the opportunity to point out good things that can come ing the same story in a presumably more objective considers our changing view a “flip-flop.” We har- leader of a peaceful and united world. from fair trade. fashion that our very own Flat Hat. bour no secret desire to topple American power; what Paul Musselwhite is a guest columnist for The Flat Fair trade consists of partnerships between mar- Earlier this semester, Andrews boasted in an Europe wants is an America it can respect and trust as it Hat. He is a graduate student at the College. keters in North America and producers in the devel- Aug. 25 Virginia Gazette article about how he is oping world. These partnerships provide the pro- usually successful in twisting reporterʼs stories ducers with a better price for their goods than they into ones favorable for his side when they call. It The Flat Hat is looking for a new Online Editor. E-mail could get in the free market, where they would be appears that Pinkerton fell right into his trap. competing with larger producers and corporations. — Luther Lowe, ʼ05 [email protected] for more information. The SOLʼs argument that producers of fair trade products will be left without a job in the fair market The article states that Saunders and Alami were due to consumers fleeing the high prices in the fair not available for comment because they did not market is somewhat perplexing. Consumers do not return our writerʼs E-mails by press time. need to flee to the free market. They are already — D.S.

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Local home fi lled Fright Fest with eerie legends ✦ BY TEGAN NEUSTATTER Weekend promises THE FLAT HAT The Wythe house (pronounced “with”) was built in the 1750s spooktacular treats for George Wythe, College alum and signer of the Declaration of Independence. Itʼs a large brick house on the palace green located BY BECCA SILVERSTEIN free Halloween candy and enjoy the enter- near the Bruton Church cemetery. At night, its dark windows give FLAT HAT SENIOR STAFF WRITER tainment. it an eerie and hollow look. If the Tour de Fright leaves you hunger- The history of the house rivals its ominous appearance. As you put the finishing touches on ing for more terror, UCAB will be offering George Wythe had no heir to his estate, so he left his fortune your Halloween costume, you may be a free screening of “Psycho” at 11:30 p.m. to his cousin. When Wytheʼs health declined, he began to have wondering where to show off your in the University Center Commonwealth second thoughts about his choice and designated a new heir. The new Vampire/Ghost/Zombie/ Auditorium. After an evening of mischief, cousin discovered the change of plan and poisoned Wythe to get Werewolf/Witch self off this watching the shower scene will make for his money. Unfortunately for his cousin, Wythe changed his will Halloween. Donʼt despair some pretty intense Halloween night- before he died on June 6. People who have stayed in the house on — the College community mares. that night have reported feeling a cold clammy hand on their face is offering plenty of events Both Friday and Saturday nights, the and seeing a figure leaving the room. all weekend long where you Corean Student Association will be host- George Wythe is not the only ghost who inhabits the house. will fit in better with a pil- ing the Halloween Goes East Asian Horror Lady Skipwythe is also said to appear on occasion. She and her lowcase full of candy than a Film Show in the Campus Cener Little family were guests of the governor staying at the Wythe house backpack. Theater. Friday night at 8:30 p.m., they will during a ball. Lady Skipwythe wore a long red dress with red Friday from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m, be showing “Ju-on: The Grudge,” the basis slippers, one of which she lost after running home from the ball be sure to stop by the Second for the new Sarah Michelle Gellar movie in a huff. She cried herself to sleep, and when she woke, spied her Annual Tour de Fright in the “The Grudge.” Saturday night, also in husband and her sister in the garden together. Lady Skipwythe Sunken Gardens. This event, spon- Little Theater, “ the screening of “Phone” then committed suicide. sored by the Outer Limits and will begin at 7 p.m. and “A Tale of Two Sometimes people claim to see her in the window overlook- Graduate Complex Residence Sisters” will begin 9 p.m. Tickets, which ing the garden, but the most effective method of getting her to Life Staff, will feature per- are $2 for one night and $3 for both, are appear is to knock on the door and chant, “Lady Skipwythe, Lady formances by DoubleTake, available in the Campus Center lobby. Skipwythe, we have your red shoe.” Supposedly, people have Reveille and IT. For those Saturday night brings even more heard her descending the stairs, the sound of one high heel and who dare, free ghost tours choices for Halloween-themed activi- one bare foot on the staircase. will depart from the Sunken ties. The W&M Cans Film Festival is Marc Graham, class of ʼ03, has led ghost tours in Colonial Gardens. Wear an extrav- putting on a night of zombie themed Williamsburg for the past couple of years. He has also reported agant costume and enter movies in the Tucker Theatre. The gore unusual activity at the Wythe house. One ordinary night, Marcʼs the costume contest begins with “Army of Darkness” at 7 tour group of prospectives, like all the others before them, per- judged by campus p.m. followed by “Dawn of the Dead” at formed the ritual taunting of Lady Skipwythe with a red shoe. celebrities, or just 8:50 and “28 Days Later” at 10:50. After While they were waiting, a cold gust of wind started up and a stop by to snack on See FRIGHT ✦ page 9 train whistle blew, causing the girls to scream. Marc happened to look over to the Bruton cemetery, where he saw a woman in a red cape enter through the gate. However, Marc had locked the gate after one of the prospectives had run through it earlier. Marc later learned that Lady Skipwythe was buried in that very cemetery. This story was contributed by Marc Graham, ʼ03.

Event features Group shares African culture BY TEGAN NEUSTATTER cultural ‘Expressions’ THE FLAT HAT “Dr. Livingstone, I presume?” BY RISA GARZA These famous words were spoken by Henry THE FLAT HAT Stanley upon meeting the famous missionary- explorer, David Livingstone. In the early 19th Before breaking out the Halloween masks this weekend century, Livingstone became the first man try something that offers fun and colorful costumes without to cross the African Continent. Although he the trick or treat bags. This Saturday the South Asian Student contributed greatly to European exploration, Association holds its annual cultural night, Expressions of he never saw more than a glimpse of Africaʼs South Asia. Featuring traditional song and dance, comedy diverse population. With the continentʼs popu- sketches and Indian food, Expressions highlights the impor- lation totaling more than 619,787,000 people, tance of South Asian culture in the modern world. diversity is spreading like brushfire. It has “The event is a celebration of South Asian culture and how become the task of the African Cultural Society South Asians in the U.S. still maintain their culture with per- to bring awareness of that ever-spreading forming arts,” SASA president senior Etaf Khan said. diversity to campus and to educate students He expects about 350 students to attend the performance this about all types of African culture. weekend. The theme for this yearʼs event is SASA-Night Live, “[ACS] has a strong social goal to educate a South Asian take on the popular television show. The short the campus about Africaʼs presence, its history skits performed by both SASA members and non-members and its current events, as well as trying to help parody serious issues like outsourcing, affirmative action and Africans worldwide,” senior Co-President LAUREN PUTNOCKY ✦ THE FLAT HAT the generational gap. Ekoko Omadeke said. Members of the African Cultural Society practice a dance for the African Culture night next Friday. According to Khan, the show provides an opportunity for One way the ACS plans to educate the those who do not know a lot about South Asia to learn more campus is through its Culture Night, Friday Story,” and it includes dances and step. dishes other than those typically found at the about its culture. November 5th at 7.p.m. The group will be The group will provide traditional African Caf. The lighthearted approach of the performance allows for a presenting a skit, which will discuss the five food. Students can sample specially prepared Following the performance, an after-party regions of Africa (North, South, East, West dishes from all five regions. For non-meat will be held in Tazewell. People who are See 'EXPRESSIONS' ✦ page 8 and Central). eaters, vegetarian dishes will be available as The skit is loosely based on “West Side well. Give your taste buds a chance to explore See CULTURE ✦ page 8 Chicago provides backdrop for musings in black and white Thereʼs thunder and lightning and the sky is back up to the bridge of her nose. In the drape big for his age, and for a moment, when the gamut of stages between sobriety and drunken- red to the south behind the downtown skyline. bag there are eager pencils, waiting to write pencil taps my arm and tells me “this is your ness. Itʼs Friday night. Iʼm on the el platform at the Fullerton stop in notes for “Rolling Stone” articles, but for now train,” the el platform — click — color fades Katee sees someone she knows, who stands North Chicagoʼs Lincoln Park. It smells like they must settle for pretentious Shakespeare into black and white and I think that Iʼve up and walks over to say hi. His name is Tom; CONFUSION snow, but itʼs not snowing. I can see into the adaptations at DePaul. They remind her of this never been more content. Thereʼs another he and his girlfriend Heidi are going to the CORNER distance, so I know the storm is going to be whenever they are pulled out of the bag. She — click — and the steel box-on-wheels goes same show. Itʼs nice to meet them. Tom goes more than just the little bit of rain still clinging takes one out and spins it around her thumb in Technicolor, glowing bright with fluorescent to DePaul too, when itʼs convenient for him, he to everyoneʼs hair and clothes, yelling up at us a well-practiced, seemingly careless way. light as it exhales in a loud, high-pitched stop. says, laughing. Taking a hand out of his black “you can shake us off, but you just wait till our This was a year or so ago, after finals my We — Katee, the faux-punks and myself — sweatshirtʼs pocket, he rubs it across the top of daddy gets here.” sophomore year. I figured it would be a good pour into the train during its brief respite from his closely shaven scalp where the black spots The shoulder bag pieced together from old story, a good reminder that the semester is action. As we board, I look back to the man of new hair squint under the fluorescent light. Salvation Army drapes is being carried by more than halfway over, and soon we will see still reclined in his blue and green spotlight. Heidiʼs bright green cat-eye glasses, plaid Katee, one of those friends Iʼve known since friends weʼve missed. As the doors shut, his harmonica sings “all you menʼs dress shirt and well-worn corduroys the days of Sunday school and juice boxes Iʼve been sleeping on the futon in Kateeʼs need is love,” and then nothing. have to scream above the trainʼs noisy cough- back home in Seattle. In the black and white Geneva Avenue apartment for the past week, The train coughs and clears its throat. We ing to announce, “we go to the art institute, Joe movie that is all high school memories, she is and am treating her to a concert at The Metro opt to stand rather then sit next to the sleeping but weʼre not pretentious snobs.” Her hair is Riippi always eating French toast. Her amber-framed as a thank you for her and her futonʼs hospital- homeless woman in the rear of car, where sev- shorter than Kateeʼs, but when Kateeʼs looks cat-eye glasses are getting cold and shiver ity. But itʼs raining and itʼs cold and the sky is eral obese garbage bags are holding a meeting intimidated, Heidiʼs says, “donʼt worry, weʼre their way down her nose while she shakes a red night. Sailors take delight. to discuss who will be the first to spill its con- very friendly.” Kateeʼs hair smiles. Itʼs had a determined rain off the drape bag. Relieved, My attention jumps as a train roars into tents. Toward the front of the car are about a her glasses sigh and relax as she pushes them the stop like a giddy three-year-old boy too dozen or so seated 20-somethings who run the See CHICAGO ✦ page 9 Variety UN 8 F VARIETY ✦ OCTOBER 29, 2004

Variety Saturday Sunday Monday ✦ Celebrate Halloween with a karaoke costume ✦ Donʼt miss the final performance of Shakespeare ✦ The Lively Arts Series presents ʼ60s singer, song- party in Lodge One. UCAB sponsors an evening in the Darkʼs “Lysistrata,” a modern adaptation of writer and musician Arlo Guthrie at 8 p.m. at Phi Calendar of festive fun with karaoke music and a costume Aristophanesʼ Greek play in which the women of Beta Kappa Hall. Best known for the socially-con- contest tonight beginning at 9 p.m. The event Greece try to force their warring husbands to peace scious hit “Aliceʼs Restaurant,” Guthrie is a vivid Oct. 30 to Nov. 5 is free and prizes will be awarded for the best by witholding sex. The show begins at 2 p.m. in the storyteller with a wide popular following. Tickets are — compiled by natalie piotter costumes. UC Commonwealth Auditorium. Tickets are $3. $20 and may be purchased at the Box Office. Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday ✦ “Maria Full of Grace,” the story of a young wom- ✦ The Kimball Theatre presents “Mean Creek,” a ✦ Come support campus musicians, poets, art- ✦ Nothing to do on this Friday night? Why not anʼs journey from Colombia to the United States as 2004 film starring Rory Culkin as Sam, a shy teen ists, dancers and actors at UCABʼs Homebrew, try a dance party with a different flair? Brush up a “drug mule” closes tonight at the Kimball Theatre. whose friends devise a plan for revenge against the a weekly performance event promoting College your salsa and meringue for the DJ Dance Party A film that explores often-overlooked aspects of local bully in their small Oregon town. After he talent and creativity. This weekʼs performance sponsored by UCAB and the Students of the the international drug trade, “Maria Full of Grace” befriends the bully, Sam wishes to abandon the plan will be held at 8 p.m. in Lodge One. Admission Caribbean. The party begins at 9 p.m. in Lodge shows at 6:45 and 8:45 p.m. Tickets are $5.50. but it is too late. Show times are 6:45 and 8:45 p.m. is free. One.

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Hulabaloo By Nate Loehrke Knowing Jack By Mika G. Shannon FISHing Horoscopes Taurus: April 20 - May 20 Scorpio: Oct. 23 - Nov. 21 for answers If youʼre going to push people until You might as well come to grips with they finally lash out at you, then you the fact that no one can be the best of I smoke cigarettes when Iʼm here at The truth is that you might be addicted canʼt go looking for pity. Either stop everything. Focus on your strengths school. When I go home, I leave the to nicotine without even knowing it. bugging them or suck it up. to minimize your weaknesses. Q: cigarettes here and donʼt smoke while You restart the habit of smoking upon in my old neighborhood. I donʼt see A:your return to this setting. However, while youʼre Gemini: May 21 - June 21 Sagittarius: Nov. 22 -Dec. 21 what the big deal is, Iʼm not addicted to nicotine. I home you are probably involved in so many activi- You really need a night out with your Oh youʼre one of those cute couple can quit anytime I want, canʼt I? ties that you donʼt have the cravings, or you sup- friends. Leave your mate at home and people arenʼt you? Well, it could be the press them because you donʼt want your family and let your hair down. Who knows, maybe chili from the Caf, but I suspect itʼs you —Smokinʼ Sam friends to know you smoke. It is likely that at home you should be single right now. making people ill. there arenʼt any smoking cues like ashtrays or packs of smokes. You may even cover the cravings Cancer: June 22 - July 22 Capricorn: Dec. 22 - Jan. 19 by drinking water and other non-caffeinated drinks. Youʼre entirely too nice. You may Sometimes you have to be firm, so if So this begs the question: why do something that feel genuinely, but it puts people off your mate is bugging you to make a you arenʼt proud of and that has significant nega- sometimes. Being so happy all the difficult call, trust your gut. If youʼre tive side effects? time makes people suspicious. wrong, blame your gut. No worries. The Center for Disease Control has some great information on smoking and its effects. You prob- Leo: July 23 - Aug. 22 Aquarius: Jan. 20 - Feb. 18 ably already know that it can lead to several forms The more you try to stay in control, You think youʼre tough, eh? Watch of cancer, but did you know that smoking can lead the more things seem to slip away your back, my friend. ʻTis the season to infertility for both men and women? You might from you. Calm down. Roll with the for spooks and someone is going to get not know that if you smoke regularly you are two punches. Soon things will look up. you good. Mwahahaha. to four times more likely to develop coronary heart disease than a non-smoker. You are 10 times more Virgo: Aug. 23 - Sept. 22 Pisces: Feb. 19 - March 20 likely to have a stroke. Finally, think of one last Thinking is generally a good thing, but All that ʻSwemmingʼ is really starting point: suppose you smoke one pack every two you have been taking it to the extreme to show. Broad shoulders and blonde days, which means youʼre smoking an average of lately. Try to spend more time doing hair? No no. Pasty skin and tired, fifteen packs of cigarettes a month paying nearly and less time brooding. bloodshot eyes. So hot right now. $60 for a habit that is slowly killing you. Think of the money you could save if you didnʼt smoke, Libra: Sept. 23 - Oct. 22 Aries: March 21 - April 19 and think of your health; later in life you will thank Ah, another year wiser. Well, a year So your latest foray into love-land yourself for giving up cigarettes. and a week. Youʼve learned a lot, but was a disaster, but the person in ques- You can quit anytime, you just have to be ready thereʼs always room for improvement. tion wonʼt even tell you why. No need to deal with the fact that until you get rid of the Donʼt become set in your ways yet. to dwell, just move on. It happens. smokes entirely, you might already be addicted, which makes quitting much more difficult. For compiled by will milton more information on ways to quit smoking come and visit the Fish Bowl. Contributed by the FISH Bowl. If you have be selling carnations to sponsor Africa was very limited. Iʼve real- a question for the FISH Bowl, send e-mail to CULTURE a child in Mozambique. African ly learned a lot about the people [email protected] or call x3631. FROM PAGE 7 Awareness week falls in March. with whom I share a continent,” Sometime in late April or early Kofi Boakye, junior and co-presi- inspired by the skit will have a May, there will be a book drive dent of ACS, said. ‘EXPRESSIONS’ chance to mimic the dance steps to collect books for impover- Learn a little more about the they saw on stage or incorporate a ished children in Serre Leone. Be world around you by purchasing FROM PAGE 7 few moves of their own. The party sure to take advantage of these a ticket to ACSʼs Culture Night. starts at 10 p.m. opportunities to learn more about They will be on sale Nov. 1st 7 relaxed and fun environment that is open to everyone. Culture Night is only one of African culture. through Nov. 5th in the University “[It] should be an enjoyable, intellectual as well as taste-enriching the events that ACS sponsors this Even its own members have Center during lunch and dinner. experience,” Khan said. year. There will also be an African benefited from the educational Tickets are $5 in advance and $7 Expressions will be held tomorrow in the University Center Beauty Day in February, where activities that ACS puts on. at the door. weeks until Commonwealth auditorium. The performance begins at 6:30 p.m. and people learn to cornrow, do henna “Honestly, as a Ghanian (West The event itself will be held in winter break! catering is provided by Nawab. Tickets are $7 for the show and $10 for and tie a lapa. African), my knowledge of other the University Center Chesapeake dinner and the show. Bring an appetite and a friend. Also in February, ACS will cultures in the different regions of room. VARIETY ✦ OCTOBER 29, 2004 9 Abortion procedures: That Girl: varied, safe, affordable

There are three million unintended pregnan- used to clean the uterus walls. Both procedures take Joan Baker cies every year in the United States. Chances are about ten minutes, sometimes with a local anes- pretty high that you or someone close to you has thetic. or will face this situation in their late teens or early After the first trimester, the remaining 10 per- BY KATHRYN HIGGINS all the time. But I got a waffle iron for Christmas last twenties. While unintended cent of abortions are done with a surgical procedure FLAT HAT STAFF WRITER year, and that has to be my new favorite. BEHIND does not necessarily mean known as dilation and extraction. This procedure Do you watch the Food Network? unwanted, many of these preg- involves dilating the cervix, then removing the fetus She may have a totally useless major, but Alpha I donʼt watch it religiously, but it always has some CLOSED nancies create a difficult situa- with medical instruments, suction and curette. This Chi Omega sister Joan Baker is in fact very useful. show on that has no real purpose but still pulls you DOORS tion for women, their partners procedure usually takes ten to twenty minutes, usu- Or at least she seems as though she must be, because in so that you just have to watch the whole thing — I and families. Some decide to ally with a local anesthetic. This procedure can be she is an important part of so many activities, from have the same problem with VH1. I really enjoy the become parents, some give done up until 24 weeks. However, only 1.5 percent Rhythm and Taps to the Honor Council. She also has Iron Chef, just because itʼs so amusing to see all the babies up for adoption and of all abortions are performed after 20 weeks. After an intense love of waffles. weird things you can make with pomegranates, or others have abortions. These 24 weeks, which is the earliest possible viability, What are your plans for after graduation? whatever the ingredient of the day is. Plus anything can all be responsible deci- abortions are only done in cases when the woman is Actually, some of my good friends and I just dubbed is hilarious. sions, if the people involved facing extreme health risks. came up with a plan that we all want to move to What is the most exciting place you have ever decide after considering all of For any kind of abortion procedure, the patient Australia after graduation and work for a couple been, other than Belgium? the information available to must sign a consent form, have counseling, take lab years. I have no idea what I really want to do with Well, I got to see the Tour de France while I was them. Everyone knows what tests and a physical exam, including an ultrasound, my life, so it sounds like a fun plan while weʼre still in Belgium, which was pretty exciting, at least for Kate the best decision is for oneʼs and provide a medical history. These steps are taken young. Best case scenario, in a couple of years Iʼd the ten seconds when the peloton went roaring by. Prengaman situation. to make sure a woman understands the choice she like to work in some capacity for the government This was my first time in Europe this summer, and I According to Planned is making to have an abortion, and that the proce- or state department, but who knows where life will think Paris is the most wonderful place ever. Itʼs such Parenthood, 1.3 million of those facing unintended dure will be safe for her. Often there is a required take me. a vibrant and modern city, and still so historic and pregnancies decide on abortion. Someone close to waiting period between the counseling and the What made you decide to be a European studies grand. I could just walk on the Champs-Elysées or sit you probably has. While we donʼt talk about abor- procedure. First-trimester abortions can cost $300 major? in a café all day long and be supremely happy. tion much, except to get up on our pedestals and to $500, with later procedures being much more Well, like half of my incoming class, I was pre- What sort of activities is Alpha Chi Omega plan- scream at each other, we often lose the facts. In expensive. Risks include heavy bleeding and, rarely, med starting off, and then after Bio 204, I realized ning for the near future? reality, abortion is one of the most common and injury to the reproductive organs. First term abor- that wasnʼt my thing. I took two years of Spanish and We just had Field Day, our fall philanthropy, this low-risk surgical procedures around. Itʼs certainly tions, provided by a certified clinician, have fewer two years of Latin in high school, but that doesnʼt past weekend, which is always fun, cause we have all not the only option for women who find themselves health risks than childbirth, physically and mentally. cover the foreign language requirement, so I decided these playground events for people to participate in. facing a pregnancy they werenʼt expecting. Women have abortions for all kinds of reasons. to start taking French. I ended up really liking it, and I got to ref the Hula Hoop competition — itʼs pretty Most abortions occur during the first trimester They just arenʼt ready to be mothers. They arenʼt the summer before my sophomore year when I was amusing watching frat boys try and master the hula of pregnancy — 88 percent before 12 weeks. In financially prepared to raise a child, or even afford trying to figure out my ʻlife plan,ʼ I just kinda picked hoop. Some of them got really into it, and were very the first trimester, there are two abortion proce- prenatal care. They donʼt want anyone to know they up the course catalog and found European studies, impressed with themselves. We have our Point of dures: medical and surgical. Medical abortion is were pregnant. They are too young to be a mother, and it looked fun. So here I am today, with a totally No Return date party this Friday, where we all get done by taking a medication, formerly known as or they already have all the children they want. useless but interesting major. on a bus to go somewhere, but we donʼt know where RU-486. The first pill is taken at the clinic, con- They have health risks that impair their ability to What sort of classes do you take? weʼre going. Itʼs a bunch of fun, but usually every- taining Mifepristone, which blocks progesterone carry the pregnancy to term. Theyʼve found out that For European studies, you need to take two lan- one bothers the person in charge enough beforehand and causes the pregnancy to break down. Then, at the fetus has serious defects. They are victims of guages up to the 300-level, and Iʼm taking French that everyone figures it out by the day of the event. home, the woman takes the second pill, containing rape. The list is endless. still, and I took Italian starting my sophomore year. How long have you been tap dancing? Misoprostol, which causes uterine contractions and While it is important that abortion be a safe, But that was the year they really cut back on the I tapped for about five years on and off when I bleeding. The result is an abortion that a woman affordable option for women no one is considered Italian department, so Iʼm just doubling up on the was younger, but I just started up again this year. can have at home. It resembles a miscarriage, with pro-abortion. The most important thing to do is to French classes to make up for it. I also take his- I met the girl who is president of Rhythm & Taps heavy bleeding, accompanied by cramps and occa- prevent the unintended pregnancy in the first place. tory, government and religion classes — basically through Covenant Players in the spring, and she sionally nausea, but without the invasiveness of Use contraception every time. Know how it works, anything that pertains slightly to Europe can count encouraged us all to come out and do tap club. And surgical abortion. so you can use in correctly. If the condom breaks, for the major. I love dancing/performing, so I thought Iʼd go for The other common fist trimester abortion proce- take Emergency Contraception within seventy-two Tell me about your internship in Belgium. it. Itʼs been so fun re-learning everything, plus we dure is vacuum aspiration. The cervix is dilated, and hours. While itʼs true that the only 100 percent safe I worked for EGTA, the association of television always practice to the most quality ʼ90s dance music, the uterus is emptied with suction. There are two sexual activity is masturbating, you can still make and radio sales houses, which is a type of EU lobby- so thatʼs a nice throwback to eighth grade. types: manual vacuum aspiration and dilation and yourself a whole lot safer if you use protection. ing organization in Brussels. They submit documents Coke or Pepsi? suction curettage. The procedures are similar, the Kate Prengaman is the Flat Hat sex columnist. to the European Commission on behalf of these Iʼd have to say Coke, but Iʼm really more of a tea difference being that the MVA abortion is done with She retrieved all her information for this article sales houses, trying to get a lot of the restrictions and biscotti person. a manual syringe, and the D&C abortion is done from Planned Parenthood. loosened on things such as product placement and What is your favorite monster? with a machine producing the suction, accompanied For more information about abortion and sexual advertising directed to children. I did a lot of typical Cookie Monster, because C is for Cookie and sometimes by a metal loop known as a curette, health, visit www.ppfa.org. intern things, like making copies, proofreading and cookie is for me. Really, heʼs just so nice and fluffy, just helping out wherever I was needed, but I was in how can you not like him? Unless you donʼt like Belgium, so it was just that much cooler. cookies, and thatʼs just weird. Do you like Belgian waffles? What are you going to be for Halloween? Do I! Probably the best thing about Belgium was I donʼt know. I want to have a good costume, but that it smelled like waffles everywhere. Seriously. itʼs tough to be original without being too obscure. There are waffle stands all over the place, even in the Iʼm really into retro stuff, so if I can find something subway stations and you can get them with chocolate good at the costume sale, Iʼm going to try to go as and strawberries and powdered sugar and almonds Betty Boop. I also have a bunch of friends going and anything else you could possibly imagine. as different Muppets, so my backup costume is the Nothing over here even comes close. Swedish Chef. What play did you do with the Covenant Players? Who do you want to win the World Series? What was your role? Iʼm not a hard-core fan, but I like to go with the I heard that they were doing “Fiddler on the underdog, so Iʼm definitely going with the Red Sox. Roof,” which is one of my favorite shows, and one But baseball just takes too long to watch, Iʼm more of my old roommates pressured me into audition- of a college football person. ing, and we both ended up getting cast. I got to play How many roads must a man walk down before Grandma Tzeital, whoʼs a ghost who comes back we can call him a man? to convince the main characters that their daughter Just one, as long as he learns something along should marry the guy who she really likes instead of the way. some sketchy old dude. Basically, I got to pretend to Trebek, Sajak or Barker? be really old, dead and confused, which was a bunch Have to go with Trebek, because Iʼm a huge of fun. Jeopardy nerd. Plus Bob Barker is kind of creepy … What is your favorite cooking utensil/instru- and Pat Sajak? Come on now. ment? Ninjas, Pirates or Zombies? Wow, thatʼs really tough. I always get a sort of Easy — pirates. Thereʼs something so mysterious odd satisfaction from a spatula that scrapes all the and attractive about them. Or maybe Iʼm just think- batter off the sides of the bowl. Plus you can use it ing of Johnny Depp.

storm to notice. We rush down the and neon signs join fliers stapled CHICAGO staircase to street level and watch to telephone poles in a blur that FROM PAGE 7 a BMW pass, leaving small wakes surrounds us like a blanket. My of rain behind its tires while its glasses get covered with raindrops bit of a crush on Tom for a while. wipers whistle Queenʼs “Another that smile and say, “told you,” We get off the train and onto one Bites the Dust” to the quick while a bolt of lightening shouts another el platform where three beat back and forth. I tell Tom to with joy as it breaks free of the well-dressed college guys, two lead since he seems to know the clouds, making a picture like a consoling one in tears, stand up way best. He nods and his sense grocery store postcard in front of and board the train from under- of direction confidently assures us. The rain applauds. neath an advertisement for the us, “itʼs only a couple blocks, Joe Riippi is a staff columnist. Peace Corps that yells, “Iʼm right on the other side of Wrigley His hair had a crush on a girl, lonely! “ but everyone is too wor- Field.” Crowded bars spit noise until the rain reminded him that ried about the snotty rain of the out to the sidewalk as we run past, he already had a partner.

On Halloween night, for those not brave enough to FRIGHT visit the haunted houses of Colonial Williamsburg, a FROM PAGE 7 trip to the Haunted World of Lodge 8 (between 9 and 11 p.m.) may be the answer. Visitors to the house may the last movie, everyone is invited to attend a free ghost be in for a surprise or two as they navigate through the tour if they arenʼt too scared. maze of terror. The 50 cents entry fee will be donated to For ghouls itching for a chance to sing “Monster a student volunteer trip to provide medical aid to people Mash,” UCAB will be sponsoring karaoke and a cos- in Central America. tume contest in Lodge One from 8 p.m. to midnight The Science Fiction and Fantasy Club will show Saturday. “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” a Halloween staple, Also Saturday night, the French, Spanish and German at 9 p.m. in Trinkle Hall. Audience members are more houses will be having a free dance party in Giles Hall. In than welcome to get involved, shouting out their favorite addition to the three floors of fun, those most creatively lines and dressing as their favorite characters. Admission dressed can win up to $30 in the costume contest. The is $3, and, as always, virgins are welcome. party will run from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. when even the With all of these activities taking place on campus, most energetic ghosts and goblins are ready to rest up this Halloween will surely be an eventful and spooky for Halloween itself. one. Enjoy it. October 29, 2004 Page 10 [email protected] BRIEFS GENERAL a law school class. edu or CSU #6093. $100 in prizes tocols. We are looking for interested just been awarded the 2004 Charles homeofhope.org. For details about If you are considering a legal will be awarded to the best submis- individuals to help jumpstart this C. 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BY KYLE MEIKLE just in time for the Halloween-ready haunted with a story, it supplies them with a bunch FLAT HAT REVIEWS EDITOR house story “The Grudge.” In SAT terms, of moody fragments — fragments that “Scream” : “I Know What You Did Last are at times chilling and at times boring, In considering the ever-present, Summer” :: “The Ring” : “The Grudge.” but fragments that ultimately come from sometimes debatable but always-thinning Yes, it seems as though the latest horror nowhere and lead to nothing. canon of Truly Great Horror Films, I can film wave is veering toward American The good news is, Gellar looks every bit think of only one from the past decade thatʼll retreads of generally awesome Japanese as hot avoiding death as Naomi Watts did probably still be regarded as “important” (if horror flicks, and “The Grudge” is the in “The Ring.” The bad news is, her part not intensely frightening) twenty or so years second in what will surely become an entire in the movie is way, way played up in the from now: Wes Cravenʼs seminal 1996 line birthed by 2001ʼs wildly successful trailers and she barely registers as any sort slasher “Scream.” Whether you liked it “The Ring” (sequel due spring 2005). That of “lead” in a film thatʼs more concerned or not, the directorʼs Edward Munch with showing various grim and grisly inspired mayhem set the standard for demises than it is in telling an actual much of the late ʻ90s/early ʻ00sʼ half- The good news is, Gellar looks every bit story. Sure, every horror film is really winking, self-referential horror films as hot avoiding death as Naomi Watts did just an excuse to do the same, but which would just as soon bite their in “The Ring.” The bad news is ... the even the mediocre ones make at least a tongues as, well, bite their tongues film [is] more concerned with showing passing attempt at linking one macabre off. Just like “The Texas Chainsaw set piece to the next. Director Takashi Massacre,” “The Exorcist” and “Jaws” various grim and grisly demises than it is Shimizu (inexplicably adapting his

before it, “Scream” set a filmic mood in telling an actual story. own 2003 film “Ju-On: The Grudge” that countless flicks (see: “Urban ✦ for American audiences) chooses Legends,” “Jeepers Creepers”) tried instead to slap together 90 minutes of desperately to adopt thereafter. filmʼs slick production values, true crime- passably frightening moments under the The first film after “Scream” to try and meets-mysticism vibe and intense love auspice of the filmʼs title. “The Grudge,” capitalize on its predecessorʼs semi-sarcastic of creepy female ghosts are all replicated weʼre told in the “Horror For Dummies” sadism — as well as its WB-targeted casting extensively here; yet where “The Ring” had opening titles, is a sort of curse that haunts a — was 1997ʼs “I Know What You Did a riveting (if at times outlandish) narrative, house when a victim of murder dies in a fit Last Summer,” which starred Jennifer Love “The Grudge” falls prey to what one might of passion. Why do the ghosts occasionally Hewitt as a Sydney Prescott-like damsel in be tempted to label the “incoherent haunted stalk victims seemingly unrelated to their distress and “Buffy, The Vampire Slayer” house narrative syndrome.” Or maybe not, death? How you destroy said curse? Who Sarah Michelle Gellar as her pretty, hook- in which case you could just say that it knows? COURTESY PHOTO ✦ RENAISSANCE PITCTURES primed best friend. How ironic, then, that doesnʼt make a (literally) bloody ounce of See ‘GRUDGE’ ✦ page 12 Sarah Michelle Gellar fi ghts a ghostʼs “Grudge” in the fi lm. SMG returns to her imitation-horror roots sense. Instead of supplying its audience

Death Cab, Mates reaffi rm musical originality Newly revived Theatre BY JOE RIIPPI most of the scene-kids at indie shows arenʼt going to be voting FLAT HAT STAFF WRITER conservative next week. delivers big, bold ‘Woolf’ I had the privilege of seeing two bands this weekend that I used to dream about a very specific future. I wanted to live certainly typify this notion of music remaining “fresh.” Last year I BY SCOTT HOFFMAN the success of the play relies almost solely in an apartment on First Street in downtown Seattle, just a block saw them on tour together, but this year I was forced to see one on THE FLAT HAT on the skill of the actors. or so away from the Pike Place Market. Every morning I would Saturday and the other on Monday. The first, Death Cab for Cutie, It would not matter if the set design walk out of my apartment still in my pajamas and go down to the have recently risen to a nominal space of fame between indie-cult- George (sophomore Nic Rockwood) is created the perfect atmosphere for market to buy fresh Fuji apples for breakfast. My mornings would favorite and MTV-U status. The second, Mates of State, havenʼt an established college professor lacking highlighting the division between George start with the breeze from the ocean, the chilled sunlight falling achieved nearly the same level of popularity, but they are not at all ambition. His wife, Martha (sophomore and Martha: Georgeʼs side containing over the wooden rooftop of the market, the bright rainbow of colors an unheard of name in the realm of independent music. Whitney Meyers), happens to be the all the hallmarks of a typical college glistening with dew at the I saw Death college presidentʼs daughter. The pair professor (haphazardly filled bookcases) produce stands, the voices Cab for Cutie for decide, after an evening party, to invite and Marthaʼs containing a painting of of people bustling about the seventh time the newest addition to the faculty, Nick her father, whose ever-watchful glare the cobblestones with their last Saturday at (freshman Andrew Lupo), whose career is a constant reminder of the coupleʼs coffees and croissants. the 9:30 Club in is on the rise, and his wife, appropriately wasted lives. It would not matter if the The dream was that every D.C. The problem named Honey (sophomore Kate Woodley), staging impeccably accentuated the morning would be fresh with seeing the for a nightcap. Save for the New England tension between the couples, with Nick and clean and good; each same band so setting, it is an exposition that might seem and Honey literally caught in the middle day would be pure. many times is that fitting at any university, including the of a war that raged long before either of The dream has altered, you often end up College itself. However, it soon becomes them came to the college. It would not of course. Over time all hearing the same evident that the host and hostess are matter if the costumes fit the characters things alter, and the dream songs over and far from the typical “established couple” like a glove (no pun intended) or if the has remained just as elusive over. It was a on campus, and the guests must adapt effects were all delivered seamlessly. All to pragmatic hopes. But the welcome surprise, themselves accordingly, for what once of this could occur (and all of it did), but love of purity and freshness, COURTESY PHOTO ✦ MATES OF STATE, DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE however, that they was a pleasant evening quickly devolves the playʼs success would require the actors a sense of life being new, Mates of State (LEFT) and Death Cab For Cutie (RIGHT) performed last weekend. ended up playing into a battlefield where no one will be to deliver. And not only did each and has not altered. many songs off of spared. every member deliver, they all excelled The challenge to artists creating new music is to remain fresh their second (and often-called “best”) record, “We Have the Facts Thus begins Edward Albeeʼs “Whoʼs in their roles. and new. The appeal of independent music is that it often challenges and Weʼre Voting Yes.” Having been a band for many years now, Afraid of Virginia Woolf?,” directed by Albeeʼs script provides a lot of the norm of popular music. Popular music, where production and Death Cab are pure, polished glistening rock-pop. One has the sophomore Angelo Merenda and junior advantages for the actors, particularly in distribution is much more business-minded, is by its nature not new. feeling that they are just an album away from being on the same Brandon Stewart and presented by the its acidic dialogue, which all but Honey A product has to be tested before a corporation will invest: there has level of popularity that fellow Washingtonians Modest Mouse Mystic Theatre, a student organization are allowed to deliver (yet her character to be some sort of assurance that it will sell. How many clones of enjoyed after their most recent release. returning after a four year hiatus. As is not lacking in great moments). Every Britney Spears spawned out of her egg sac of success? But despite their incredibly cohesive and polished sound, and my its first production, the Mystic Theatre See ‘WOOLF’ ✦ page 12 Hence, independent music is more often termed “experimental” created an immense challenge for itself as See DEATH CAB ✦ page 12 or “progressive.” It is probably not a coincidence, therefore, that Exceedingly awful films provide frighteningly good times

I love bad movies. Love ʻem. before you have the chance to start cracking Witch 2,” so devoid is that movie of humanity, (no relation) accompanied by his talentless star, Not bad movies like “A Cinderella Story” “Shining” jokes or singing “Head Over Heels.” narrative or creative thought. And while “I Mila Kunis (“That 70s Show”). The two giggle or “Days of Thunder,” but filth so poorly No, youʼd be better off renting “Cube” or Spit on Your Grave” is every bit as horrible as over continuity errors they incorrectly think conceived, written and financed it usually “Valentine.” While other genres certainly have it sounds, the filmʼs graphic rape, re-rape and we missed, point out all the places on the set CRITICAL doesnʼt make it to a theater. Sitting down with, their own DOA anti-masterpieces (“Here on re-re-rape sequence(s) donʼt lend themselves where Freeman fell asleep and brag about how CONDITION say, “The Little Mermaid 2: Return to the Sea” Earth” is one of the worst movies ever made to light-hearted mockery. However, I do have much in the final cut came from the first day of and a friend or two for a night of sarcastic and I will not hear differently), itʼs sci-fi and some favorites to recommend for a dark shooting. “Mystery Science Theater 3000”-style ridicule horror that definitely have the edge when it October night when you want to giggle instead The crème de la crap though is a gem that is just as great and far more communal a comes to so-bad-itʼs-good entertainment. And of gasp. goes by the name of “Monkey Shines,” from cinematic pleasure than watching “Notorious” — wouldnʼt you know it — itʼs Halloween. Avoid the clichéd, mostly boring “Plan director George Romero no less. Ho. Ly. Hell. in silence. Yes, Iʼm that asshole behind you For every “Scream” or “The Ring” out there, 9 from Outer Space.” If you must have a B- In an accident that makes “Meet Joe Black”ʼs and your cute-but-philistine date in “Autumn in Iʼm pleased to report there are at least three movie classic, youʼre not going to do better look demure and discreet, our hero Allan is New York” laughing his head off. “Shredder”s, a delightful ski-slasher starring than “Them!” in which New Mexico is attacked rendered a quadriplegic. Allan has the incredibly Making fun of bad movies is an art, and if Scott Weinger of “Aladdin” and “Full House.” by giant ants created by nuclear testing or poor luck to be saddled with (I can barely even Iʼm no master, Iʼm at least an eager amateur. Have you seen all four “Wishmaster” movies? Eisenhowerʼs highway program or whatever. type this) an evil helper monkey. This is the Tristan It requires wit, timing, and a huge sphere of I have. And I gotta say the anti-quality really This is Sci-Fi with a strong de-emphasis on the best worst movie that could ever be. It has reference (actual MST3K viewership helps faded once John Novak took over for Andrew Sci, and it meets or bests any of the Japanese it all: ridiculous concept, hideous execution Lejeune a lot — learn from the pros). More than Divoff as the Djinn. Fond is the memory of monster flicks for belly laughs. — even a celebrity (Stanley Tucci) in a minor anything though it requires a particular clueless, me and my friends taking up two rows at the Sometimes the only thing better than piss- role. Quadriplegic sex! A naked man in a swing energized badness on the part of the “film.” opening night of “Urban Legends: Final Cut.” I poor film is piss-poor film with the commentary angrily screaming “Mother!” Bad music, worse “Elephant,” for example, is wretched, but its think we represented most of its final gross. track on. And no two-bit hack defends his editing, EVIL MONKEY! Drop this paper and vomitory navel-gazing and sadistic hallway Naturally, it is possible to overshoot. I was egregious choices worse than “American See AWFUL ✦ page 12 tracking shots will suck the life out of you left gibe-less by “Book of Shadows: Blair Psycho 2”ʼs audibly stoned Morgan J. Freeman Reviews UZZ 12 B REVIEWS ✦ October 29, 2004 Hollywood Gossip

Lohan hospitalized Usher caught on fi lm “Mean Girls” star Lindsay Lohan Sorry, R. Kelly and Paris — thereʼs a reportedly checked into a Los Angeles new sex tape scandal on the block. R&B hospital last weekend after being star Usher may be latest victim of a sex diagnosed with a high fever. The tape inadvertently gone public: the tape actress, currently shooting “Herbie: was apparently made seven years ago HIGH NOTES Fully Loaded” (in the spirit of the and features a nude woman moaning In the Aeroplane Over the Sea — Neutral Milk Hotel Disney series) spent three days at Usherʼs name while the TLC tune Neutral Milk Hotel are notable for a couple reasons: fi rst, thereʼs their Cedar Sinai fighting off an as-yet- “Waterfalls” plays. The tryst supposedly intensely odd name. Then, thereʼs front man Jeff Magnumʼs relative reclu- undetermined illness during which time took place after the singer performed sivity — the band havenʼt released a thing since 1998ʼs “Sea.” But once her father Michael was not allowed to at a club whose owner showed his you get past all the oddity, thereʼs a glorious record underneath, from the see her. Production on “Herbie” will appreciation by delivering a couple of twisted, three part “King of Carrot Flowers” to the rollicking, haunting continue as normal; the film also stars lovely ladies to the “Confessions” star. “Holland, 1945” to the foot-tapping “Ghost.” Strange but beautiful. Matt Dillon and Michael Keaton. Usher has refused to comment. — compiled by kyle meikle Simpson out of sync ʻO.C.ʼ spawns true love Pop singer Ashlee Simpson “O.C.” lovers Seth Cohen (Adam BILLBOARD TOP 10 admitted to lip-syncing during a Brody) and Summer Roberts (Rachel musical performance on last weekʼs Bilson) are not only a real life couple 1. 50 Number Ones — George Strait Jude Law-hosted episode of “Saturday — theyʼre now a bride and groom to 2. Confessions — Usher Night Live.” Jessica Simpsonʼs little sis be. The pair tried to keep their off- 3. Suit — Nelly initially performed her hit single “Pieces screen romance a secret for as long as 4. Miracle — Celine Dion Of Me”; her second performance was possible, but they recently made their 5. The New Danger — Most Def set to be “Autobiography” (the title engagement public and are currently 6. Hilary Duff — Hilary Duff track off her new album) when a pre- looking for a Los Angeles house to 7. American Idiot — Green Day recorded track of “Pieces” started to settle down in. And fear not, Sandy- 8. The Chronicles of Life and Death — Good Charlotte play. Simpson looked confused, danced philes: “The O.C.” finally returns to 9. Live Like You Were Dying — Tim McGraw around foolishly, then awkwardly Fox next Thursday. 10. Chuck — Sum 41 wandered off stage. — compiled by kyle meikle

EATH AB nor were they new to me. The band didnʼt look like they “Transatlanticism” which is by far their best-selling to straightforward questions, “I wonder if I could tie the D C enjoyed them nearly as much as the rest, and there was record to date. ocean to your knees / ʻcause itʼs an experiment with me.” FROM PAGE 11 a definite lack of that indefinable something, or maybe No strangers to Death Cab for Cutie, Mates of State Common accusations turn to joint admission,: “We lie just a feeling of boredom coming from the band. As if played at the Black Cat Monday night. A husband-wife, in so many ways.” The freshness comes from Mates of bias from having seen them live so many times, Death this were true, they played very little from their newest drummer-organist duo, Mates plays a blend of music that Stateʼs honest words, which gladly lean against the fence Cab was able to give a new freshness to their set last record, “Transatlanticism,” an album that came out a defies categorization. The best effort would be, perhaps, harnessing lyrical form — a musical form that defies weekend. As the band ages, the songs take on new forms, year ago this week. danceable-organ-pop-distortion-experimentation. The anticipation at the first listen. new enthusiasm, new tones and inflections. Old songs, Then there was a new song, “This Temporary Life,” freshness of Mates of State comes not only from their Mates of State played a new song, right after a song like “Prove my Hypotheses,” “No Joy in Mudville” and from “Future Soundtrack of America” (a Moveon. envelope-pushing past records past but also by defying they dedicated to their new daughter, Magnolia. Not “Scientist Studies” were made into new songs. Newer org-benefitting compilation), that was as energetic and what a typical concert should feel like. knowing where it was going and not feeling like I had songs, like “New Year” and “Title and Registration,” free as the old songs. The joy of the band was that they Drummer Jason and organist Kori sing of true heard something just like it before made that moment had antithetically fallen into a comfortable form over realized when they were being too polished, when the love in a true life. On their newest record, “Team at the Black Cat as full of possibility and newness as the course of a year of touring, and suffered the most in songs were no longer sounding new or fresh, even if Boo,” they inspire head-bouncing and smiles and a a chilled February blue sky morning at the market in the set. They were obviously no longer new to the band, they had proven themselves in concert and through motivation to fall in love. Standard loversʼ laments turn Seattle. RUDGE theyʼre few and far between, and you hesitant to climb dark staircases ‘G ’ more often than not the CGI trickery for a couple of days. But most of FROM PAGE 11 and lame jump scare tactics come up this is played out fare — a mediocre short. Alas, this is PG-13 fare for the Japanese “Haunting of Hill House” Questions like these — which pubescent set. or “Amityville Horror” that makes the film seems entirely uninterested Shimizu certainly seems capable less sense than either. in answering, if only in hopes of of creating a genuinely creepy So maybe give “The Grudge” spawning a sequel (oh wait, thereʼs atmosphere. The clicking sound that a miss this All Hallowʼs Eve, already a “Ju-On: The Grudge 2” in the ghosts make before attacking unless youʼre terribly frightened by Japan) — would be easy to overlook their victims, for instance, is so the thought of an infinitely more if said macabre set pieces were half trivial yet chilling that youʼll find confusing, less enjoyable “Ring” as scary as they should be. Sure, yourself hearing it everywhere and at rip-off. Rent the Japanese original there are a couple great moments all the wrong times after youʼve seen instead, or “Scream,” for that matter. — the opening, for instance, and the film. And the final showdown Just never, ever, ever under any a particularly frightening female between Gellarʼs character and the circumstances while youʼre watching victim robbed of her jaw — but tormenting female ghost might make either, say youʼll be right back. OOLF abrasive towards the audience, and evoked sympathy ‘W ’ and disgust equally well. She was particularly effective FROM PAGE 11 in the third act, when she played both George and herself in a conversation regarding “Daddy”; for the first time double entendre, every subtle barb, every “mistaken” the audience was privy to the fact that there was indeed presumption is designed to cut through the pleasantries a time when George and Martha loved each other deeply one would normally expect in this situation and instead (and in fact still do, even after all the lies, manipulations go straight to the point of its intended target. However, as and attacks). Meyers never let the audience forget that a result of these explosive scenes, it would be very easy life did not turn out as Martha wanted, and that she was to fall into a trap — a trap where the actors would peak as much a victim as she was a villain. too soon instead of building up to the climax, leaving the As George, Rockwood walked the same thin line rest of the show tiresome and lacking. Thankfully, none with equal skill. His portrayal, while very adept in of the actors succumbed to this trap and they instead handling the enraged outbursts directed at whomever mastered the peaks and valleys presented before them. is standing in his way, was at its best when smoldering What was most impressive about the show, however, behind his thick horn-rimmed glasses. Georgeʼs joy was the actorsʼ ability to balance their roles effectively at becoming the alpha to Nickʼs beta male made with each other. This allowed for an ensemble showcase Rockwoodʼs performance truly come alive. What made as opposed to a tedious vehicle for any individual star. In it all the more stunning is that he came into the a lesser play, George and Martha would dominate every production four weeks into rehearsal. scene they were in, while Nick and Honey would be There were certain moments, particularly in the relegated to the background, only gaining significance second act (following an unusual but fascinating when George and Martha use them as pawns in their intermission where George stays on the stage to clean own twisted games. Though Lupo and Woodley still up the after effects of his outburst), when the show lost acted as pawns, they also managed to capture their momentum, as the tensions of the characters ebbed charactersʼ attempts to maintain an equal footing while and the actors regained their energy for what was to more than holding their own against the forces that are come. Yet once the conflict became palpable again, the Rockwood and Meyer. Lupoʼs slow burns and subtle show was revitalized and continued to gain momentum but welcome responses towards Marthaʼs seduction, as until the explosive dénouement — a scene where the well as Woodleyʼs delicate handling of the sweet naiveté reactions of the onlookers created as large an impact she displays before her husband, provided a welcome as those in the middle of it. Thanks to performances counterattack against the more combative but equally that stayed with the audience long after the lights came effective barbs of George and Martha. up, the production could truly be labeled as Mystic As Martha, Meyers never let her “braying” become Theatreʼs triumphant return to the College. AWFUL FROM PAGE 11

go get it now. Nothing in these films will scare you except the production values. I love me some Linda Blair … but then thereʼs Dean Cain on ice in “Boa” (“Giant snake, sir!”). Looks like another marathon is in order. October 29, 2004 Learn more about Page 13 racquetball in Racket this week. [email protected] SPORTS See Racquetball, page 14 10 Questions with: Mike Leach

✦ BY MIKE SHERMAN COURTESY PHOTO NFL.COM THE FLAT HAT

In terms of making an immediate impact, W&M has never seen a player like Mike Leach, ʼ00. When Leach arrived as a transfer from Boston University in 1998, he stepped in as the Tribeʼs starting tight end and punter. In his two seasons at the College, Leach was a standout All-American at both positions. He holds the W&M record for punting average (44.4 yards per kick) and catches by a tight end (58), in addition to being a two-time member of the Atlantic 10 Academic Team. In Mike his five seasons in the NFL, Mike has spent time with the Leach Tennessee Titans, Chicago Bears and now the Denver in a Nutshell Broncos, currently serving as the teamʼs long snap- per. Graduated: 2000 Major: History Itʼs Head Coach Jimmye Laycockʼs 25th sea- Team: Denver Broncos son. What do you remember about playing Position: Long Snapper/Tight under him? end Now that I have been in the NFL going on Born: Oct. 18, 1976 five years, what I recall most about Coach Height: 6ʼ2” Laycock is the complexity of his offense. His Weight: 245 lbs. style prepared me for what I would have to learn ALLISON VEINOTE ✦ THE FLAT HAT NFL Experience: Five years at the pro level. Freshman midfi elder Brittany Bode dribbles the ball down the fi eld, out running her Drexel opponent Sunday. Past Teams: Tennessee Titans First Game with the Broncos: You had to transfer to W&M after your soph- Nov. 11, 2002 omore year at Boston University because they Only Injury: Oct. 15, 2003 Soccer continues winning seasons dissolved the football program. How was that (fl u) last season at BU? ✦ Women’s team shuts out rival Drexel University in fi nal home game 4-0 NFL Games Played: 50 My last season at BU was full of mixed W&M Records: Catch- es by a tight end (58), emotions. I was disappointed to be leaving behind BY BRENDAN MCSHEA said he would have liked an early goal to force the other Season punting a great city and an even better group of friends. FLAT HAT STAFF WRITER team out of their defensive set up but it didnʼt come, and average (44.4 However, I was excited at the prospect of transferring both teams went into the half scoreless. yards) to a better school with a solid football program. I found In a season that fluctuated from great wins to disap- In the second half, the coach didnʼt have to wait too that in William and Mary. pointing losses, the womenʼs soccer team had one more long for his goal. Freshman midfielder Emily Kittleson home game left. At the end of the game last Sunday, the sent the ball into the back of the net in the 53rd minute What was it like to go from Boston University, where the team was 1-17 in your two Tribe walked off the field with a 4-0 victory over their of regulation, after freshman midfielder Brittany Bode seasons there, to the College, where you experienced two winning seasons? conference rivals Drexel University. In a sent a ball across the mouth of the Drexel It was refreshing. Often, losing breeds losing. Teams need to learn how to win. We had game where W&M out shot the Dragons Look ahead goal. A defender was able to clear Bodeʼs great athletes at BU. Many transferred to other schools and had great careers, but collec- 16-3 the victory should have been even more shot, but Kittleson easily controlled the ball tively we could not get it done. At W&M, there is a winning tradition established; winning is lopsided than it was. Along with the win, the Who: and sent it rocketing back into the goal. The expected. That is what sets William and Mary apart from other programs. team ensured themselves another winning VCU next three goals came in a span of less than season — the 23rd in a row and a national Date: four minutes. Kittleson ran down the side- What was your favorite memory wearing the Green and Gold? NCAA record. Tomorrow line with the ball and sent a pass to senior My favorite memory was going to Philadelphia and beating Temple [University] at The first half was full of wasted oppor- Where: forward Taline Tahmassian on the opposite Richmond, Va. Veterans Stadium. Any time a 1-AA school can beat a D-1 school; it is special. tunities by the Tribe, while the players tried side. Tahmassian one-touched the ball to Time: 2 p.m. to settle into the game. The Drexel defense Bode, who easily scored to put the game at What was it like to contribute to playoff team like the Titans in your rookie season? made it hard for W&M to get set up for the 2-0. It was Bodeʼs second goal in as many It was exciting. To go from playing at Zable to stadiums that hold 80,000 people was a shots they wanted. games. A minute later the Drexel defense, now reeling shock. I think the most excited I have ever been before a game was my first regular season “We were a little slow in our build up, allowing them from the Tribe onslaught, pulled Tahmassian down in game in Tennessee. to maintain pressure on the ball, ” Head Coach John Daly the box. Tahmassian scored on the penalty kick, cement- said. ing a Tribe victory. But just in case, junior midfielder In 2001, you learned yet another position as a long snapper. After being a punter at the Despite the defensive pressure from their opponents, See WOMEN’S ✦ page 14 College, is it weird being on the other end of a long snap? W&M was still able to get a few shots on the goal. Daly It took a little getting used to. I am still trying to figure out a way to do both. The rule around the NFL is the more you can do, the longer you stay around. ✦ Men’s team scores fi ft h shutout of season, fall to JMU Dukes in double OT

What do you think when you look at guys like Dan Turk and Trey Junkin, who had long, BY HEATHER IRELAND their offense every time. Sophomore Both teams had other chances excellent careers as long snappers, but will mostly be remembered for one bad snap? FLAT HAT STAFF WRITER goalkeeper Kris Rake made eight to score during regulation period, I feel bad for them. In many ways it is a thankless position. Often, the only way we get saves and kept the game to a shutout, but they were unable to convert noticed is if we make a mistake, which creates pressure that some guys canʼt handle. This past weekend the menʼs soc- even though George Mason out shot their shots into goals. Senior forward cer team played two close games W&Mʼs offense and led in the num- Brannon Thomas attempted to score This preseason there was a lot of talk about your getting involved with the offense and against George Mason University ber of corner kicks attempted during off a pass from Hinkle early in the playing tight end again. Is it still your goal to contribute to a team offensively? and James Madison University, com- the game. After the game Friday, game but could not get the ball past That is still my goal. I feel I can contribute as a tight end if I get a chance. Unfortunately, ing away with one win Rake lowered his goals the defense. Rake was able to protect I am the only long snapper on the Broncos, which hurts my chances of playing offense. and one loss. Fridayʼs Look ahead against average for this the goal against some hard shots as game against George season all the way down well as block the rebounds. Sunday, Most were predicting the Chiefs to repeat as AFC West Champions. You guys have to Mason was the Tribeʼs Who: to 0.82 and giving him W&M out shot James Madison but Virginia like your chances, being first place and 3-0 in the division. fifth shutout of the sea- his seventh shutout of were unable to turn any of the shots Tech If the people making predictions were always right, there would be no need to play the son, and the only goal his career tying him for into a game-winning goal. Date: season. The NFL is a great league because of the parity between the teams. We have a great was scored 37 minutes Nov. 3 sixth place in school “I really feel like this season is group of guys and have made a fast start, which is critical to making the playoffs. into the first half. Where: history. going well,” Rake said. “We are Freshman forward Albert-Daly Field The game against a strong team, and we work hard In your football career, youʼve attended two universities, spent time with three profes- Martin Brady scored Time: James Madison did not together every game to get a good sional teams and played three different positions. Thatʼs a lot of change. the first goal of his 7 p.m. go so well for the Tribe result.” Like I said earlier, the more you can do, the longer youʼll stay around. Iʼll do whatever a career senior back as they fell to the Dukes The Tribe has played several coach asks me to do if it will help me stick in the NFL. Bryan Hinkle displayed by just one goal in dou- tough games this season, and all teamwork, feeding Brady the ball ble overtime. James Madison scored but one of those games have been If you would like The Flat Hat to feature a specifi c W&M alum who after a pass from redshirt freshman at the very beginning of the second decided by fewer than two goals. In back Ryan Sells. overtime period, and the game ended spite of such competition, W&Mʼs plays a professional sport, contact [email protected]. George Mason had several chanc- 0-1. The Tribeʼs record this season record still is admirable. es to take charge and score; however, now stands at 9-4-3 overall and 4-3- See MEN’S ✦ page 14 the strong Tribe defense handled 1 in the CAA. Patriots maintain undefeated status in close game The curse has been destroyed, but weʼll talk New York Jets at Foxboro Stadium in Mass. have been winning close games all season long. touchdown earning him a taunting penalty. more on that next week. The Patriots failed to capitalize on early game The new outcome came at Cleveland where The Philadelphia Eagles won the coin toss The NBA starts next week. Who will be the drives, getting only two early field goals prior to the undefeated Philadelphia Eagles traveled to and received first in overtime, only to give the powerhouse this year? The Houston Rockets allowing a Chad Pennington touchdown run that match up against the 3-3 Cleveland Browns. ball back to the Browns after not converting a FROM THE made some key moves this off-season to pick up put the Jets up 7-6. Philadelphia scored quickly to jump out to third and two by going deep. The Browns soon SIDELINES Tracy McGrady and others to push a champion- New England got the ball back, and Tom an early 7-0 lead in the first minute of play. turned the ball back to McNabb who led the ship run. The Lakers have lost Shaq OʼNeal to Brady marched down the field to throw his only Cleveland was not going to be outdone so easily Eagles to a field goal. David Akers hit the game the Miami Heat. It also seems the Philadelphia touchdown pass of the game to David Patten and marched down the field to even the score. winner from more than fifty yards out to keep 76ers may be back to playing some ball this from seven yards out. This gave New England This is the story for most of the afternoon, as the six-game win streak alive. year. But still … a topic for a later date. a six-point lead that they refused to relinquish. Cleveland kept the game close through the The Patriots and Eagles do not play each Still nothing with hockey. Not worth another The Patriotsʼ defense was the story once again, entirety of the shootout, with an exception of the other this season until a possible Super Bowl sentence. allowing only 268-yards total and holding Chad 21-10 lead the Eagles held for five minutes in match-up. Neither team has a difficult sched- That brings me to football, something I Pennington to 162-yards in the air. When the the first half. ule from here on out, and the likelihood of an havenʼt talked about for awhile with all the Jets began driving down the field at the end of One thing is for certain: Terrell Owens came undefeated season by either team is probable. Stephen baseball happenings recently. The season is the fourth quarter, the New England defense to play. He made four passes for 109 yards The Pittsburgh Steelers prove to be the toughest Replenski entering week number eight and only two unde- made a fourth-down stand at their own thirty and two touchdowns in the overtime win. He opponent to either squad, but it is the NFL, and feated teams remain: the New England Patriots yard line. Patriotsʼ defender Rodney Harrison expressed his contempt for insulting signs dis- anything can happen. and the Philadelphia Eagles. knocked the final pass out of the air to secure a played throughout the stadium by throwing a Stephen Replenski is the Flat Hat sports This week nearly brought both teams to victory at home. football at one after his first touchdown and columnist. Heʼs the only one not talking about defeat. The Patriots hosted the also undefeated This is nothing new for the Patriots, who tearing a second one down after his second baseball this week. DID YOU KNOW ... In a one-hour racquetball match, a player can run up to two miles and burn 700 calories.

14 Sports SPORTS ✦ OCTOBER 29, 2004 RACKET — WWW.CLUBS.PSU.EDU/UP/RACQUETBALL Racquetball Life Sports: Get Involved Sports — compiled by tracy hansen and chris adams Calendar Oct. 30 to Nov. 5 To join the club, all you have to do is come to a practice. You can sign out a racquet and goggles from the Rec Center if necessary. In addition, — compiled by tracy hansen participation in the club does not require paying dues. Currently, there are fifteen regular attendees. Some of the club members are also on the racquetball team, which Saturday consists only of members who compete in tournaments. Due to the rac- ✦ Cheer on the Tribe at noon at the field hockey game against quetballʼs lack of popularity in the Virginia area, the team does not play Princeton University at the Busch Field or at 7 p.m. at the volleyball against many colleges. However, this year the team hopes to compete in game against the University of Delaware in W&M Hall. The menʼs the Nationals at the University of North Carolina. and womenʼs cross country teams race in the CAA Championships Most years, the team competes in the Virginia State Tournament. in New Market, Va. while the womenʼs soccer team competes in Despite its small size, the team has left with collegiate state champion- Richmond, Va. against Virginia Commonwealth University at 2 p.m. ship titles in 2001, 2003 and 2004. This year, freshman Matt Galvano, Football takes on Towson University in Towson, Md. at 6 p.m. graduate student Joe Majewski, junior Daniel Aument and sophomore Chris Bowles will represent W&M at this and other tournaments. E- Force, a manufacturer of racquet- ball equipment, recognized the Sunday talented W&M team and officially ✦ Join the swimming club for practice from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in sponsored Majewski, Aument and the Rec Center pool. Anyone is welcome, even those who have Bowles. LAUREN BRYANT ✦ THE FLAT HAT not competed on a team. The club splits up into two groups to Practice is from 5 to 7 p.m. ALL: Sophomore Chris Bowles plays accommodate all levels. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Rec the active game of racquetball in a Center courts. Everyone of any court in the Rec center. skill level is welcome to play, and those who have never played can “Laid-back” best describes the Monday ✦ receive instruction from econom- clubʼs atmosphere according to team Womenʼs golf begins the Ross Resorts Invitational, a tourna- ment that continues through Tuesday, in Southern Pines, N.C. ics professor and racquetball coach member Bowles. Carl Moody. “I had never played before com- Anyone interested in joining ing to W&M, [but] itʼs a sport you or learning more about the club can pick up quickly and have a blast Tuesday can go to www.wm.edu/so/rac- doing it,” he said. “Itʼs also a great ✦ The womenʼs soccer team plays in the CAA Tournament quetball/ Check out http://faculty. thing to do around test times because Quarterfinal as the highest seed. If you feel like playing tennis, the wm.edu/cemood/racquetball to hitting a ball as hard as you can tennis club team practices at the Busch courts from 7 to 9 p.m. learn more about the sport itself. against the wall is a great feeling.” Wednesday ✦ Root on the menʼs soccer team as they compete against Virginia Locker Room Technical Institute at 7 p.m. at the Albert Daly Field. Travis Moore Thursday ✦ — compiled by george banks Womenʼs tennis begins the ITA National Indoor Championships in Ann Arbor, M.I. The tournament ends Sunday.

Travis Moore is a junior at the College on the Rowing Team. Originally just work on the row machines in the basement of the Rec center. Also, from northern Virginia, Moore attended Thomas Jefferson High school, we hire our own head coach to assist us, and we have various student where he rowed since his freshman year. Moore was encouraged to get assistant coaches who help out. Friday into rowing by his mother, and he quickly found that rowing was the sport ✦ Old Dominion University becomes the Tribeʼs rival today as for him. Mooreʼs team excelled when competing against other teams in Would you ever consider working as a professional rower like in both menʼs swimming and diving and menʼs tennis compete the area. ancient Greece? against them in Norfolk, Va. The swimming and diving pod meet begins at 5 p.m. The menʼs tennis team competes in the three-day Rowing is a highly competitive sport that is compromised of two main [Laughs] Only if they paid well. Most rowers donʼt get paid a lot of Old Dominion University Tournament. types of races: head races and sprint races. Head races are on average money. They have to take extra jobs on the side like painting or mowing 5,000 meters in distance and last for about 15 minutes. Teams start at lawns so that they can pursue their dreams of going to the Olympics. different 15 second intervals, row to catch the team in front of them and Other countries pay their athletes so that they can focus just on training. If you would like your sport (varsity, club or hope to avoid being caught by the team behind them. The sprint races are about 2,000 m in distance and last for about five minutes. Although What are your goals for this year? intramural) to appear on the sports calendar, they are shorter in time, they are not any less competitive. Teams start at My personal goals are to set new personal records on the rowing e-mail [email protected] by 5 p.m. Wednesday. the same time and then race at break-neck speed to put distance between machines. In the spring, I would like my boat to medal in as many races themselves and competitors. Boats vary from having four or eight rowers and events as possible. But I donʼt just want my boat to do well, it really in the boat, plus one coxswain. A coxswain is someone who steers the means a lot when the team as a whole can do well. boat and helps the boat to stay in good position relative to the other boats around them by keeping track of their pace. Did you ever fall in the water? BOX SCORES Last spring I remember the boat tipped for no apparent reason. The Football Which type of race do you prefer: head races or sprint races? water was about 40 degrees, and our coxswain got tangled up in her University of Delaware, L 28-31 Oct. 23 Well, if I had to pick I would go with the sprint races. Those take place microphone wire, when we tried to flip the boat back over. We ended up Menʼs Golf in the spring. Instead of showing up and just doing your own pace, you having to wait for help to come before we could get the boat righted. Georgetown Invitational, 3rd of 12 teams Oct. 24 to 25 get [to] compete more head to head with other teams by starting evenly with them. What is your favorite rowing memory? Menʼs Swimming Towson University, L 92.5-133.5 Oct. 22 It was in high school, when my team got second in the regional cham- What are the individual roles of everyone on the team? For example pionship. Regionals was more competitive than just states because you Field Hockey I picture the coxswain towering over the rowers with a whip yelling had all the teams from D.C. competing as well. We were one of the favor- Virginia Commonwealth University, W 2-1 Oct. 22 James Madison University, W 2-1 Oct. 24 stroke. ites to win over St. Albansʼ[School], who also had a really good team. But Old Dominion University, W 2-1 Oct. 27 [Laughs] No, we only occasionally have someone yelling stroke. The it was a personal race for us because the trophy had been named after a coxswain actually does have a microphone that we can hear further down coach of ours that had passed away, Eric Rothstein. At the end of the race Womenʼs Swimming Towson University, L 104-137 Oct. 22 the boat. The coxswain is the only one that faces forward in the boat so we were neck and neck and ended up losing by just .08 of a second. The that they can see the rest of the race. The first person in the bow seat is race was great, but we didnʼt care because we hadnʼt gotten first. Looking Volleyball the number one rower. They work to set the pace for the rest of the group. back though I realize that that was a great day. Towson University, L 0-3 Oct. 22 George Mason University, L 0-3 Oct. 23 The person in the stern seat is usually the number eight rower. We all have to work together if we want to get anywhere. If you had to pick a quote to live by, what would it be? Menʼs Tennis “Keep working hard.” Thatʼs because youʼre never done, youʼll ITA Mideast Region Championships Oct. 20 to 24 Doubles Quarterfi nals What type of practice schedule does the team have? always have places to go. As good as you may be there is still room to Rodrigues/Stokke (Duke) d. Kelleher/Ward (W&M); 8-5 We practice five to six days a week for one and a half to two hours. improve, whether itʼs on the rowing machine or helping to make your Lecloerec/Lleal (VCU) d. Cojanu/Kader (W&M); 9-8 (3) We try to get out on the water as much as possible, but many days we teammates better. Womenʼs Tennis ITA East Region Championships Oct. 22 to 26 Singles Semifi nals the Tribe. The players are proud to be part of the Bergman (Harvard) d. Moulton-Levy (W&M); 6-0, 6-4 MEN’S WOMEN’S Doubles Finals streak which goes all the way back to 1981. Fuchs/Moulton-Levy (W&M) d. Borisova/Yuferova (VCU); FROM PAGE 13 FROM PAGE 13 “Being able to help keep the winning legacy is a 9-8 dream come true,” Pawlow said. “We will have to see if our Anna Pawlow sent a pass to classmate forward Lydia Daly, while happy that this season continues the mentality stays right for the rest Sturgis, who beat one defender and then flicked the tradition of winning, which he has brought to the pro- of the season,” Thomas said. “We ball over the goalkeeperʼs head for the fourth and gram, was worried about the inconsistencies. have to remember what kind of final score of the match. Pawlow was happy about the “[The team] plays well, but lets key games slip team we are and stick to that 4-0 victory saying. away or end in ties,” Daly said. plan.” “We were really motivated to come out hard While there are no more home games, the season They are a team with a resil- against Drexel after seeing them last in the CAA hasnʼt ended for the Tribe; and while the winning sea- ient defense and a hard-work- finals on their field,” Pawlow said. “We knew how son is assured, a place in the CAA tournament is not. ing offense, both of which come important the game was to us, and as a team I feel that “We need the seniors to rally now and make the together on the field to beat their we wanted it more.” difference in the next few games,” Daly said. opponents. This week they play With the win W&M improves to 8-4-4, 3-2-1 in With the end of the season looming, the Tribe University of North Carolina, the CAA. hopes to find more wins like this one to make the end Chapel Hill at home Wednesday. This victory clinches another winning season for that much sweeter.