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Thursday The GW November 18, 2010 Always online: www.Gwhatchet.com Vol. 107 • Iss. 28 Hatchet Colonials bounce back with Marist win University GW 79 sees growth MARIST 59 by louis nelson in ED I Sports Editor

VILLANOVA, PA – Coming off of his team’s loss Tuesday night to applications Boston University in the NIT Sea- son Tip-Off, men’s basketball head coach Karl Hobbs seemed relieved by gabrielle marush while sitting at the podium for his Hatchet Staff Writer postgame press conference after GW’s 79-59 win over Marist. The University saw an 18.5 percent in- Against the Terriers, the Co- crease in Early Decision I applicants this lonials (1-1) struggled from the year, the second year in a row GW has start, allowing BU to jump out to a seen double-digit early decision applicant 21-5 advantage in the first half. In growth. Wednesday's game against Marist, A record 1,725 high school seniors sub- it was GW that was the aggressor at mitted ED I applications, up from 1,455 last the opening tip, opening the game year, Associate Vice President and Dean of with a 12-2 run. Undergraduate Admissions Kathryn Nap- Individually, the Colonials per said. looked like a different team. Sopho- “I am very pleased with the applica- more guard Tim Johnson doubled tion numbers so far and that we continue to his offensive output from five maintain a wide geographical area,” Nap- points to 10. Freshman guard Chris per said. Fitzgerald, who didn’t play at all This year’s ED I applicant pool repre- against the Terriers, made four sents an 82 percent increase since 2007, and three-pointers and had 16 points. there is still another round of early decision Even junior point guard Tony Tay- applications due in January. lor, who was one of the best GW Robert Chernak, senior vice provost players on the court against BU, and senior vice president for Student and upped his performance, pouring in Academic Support Services, said the in- a career-high 23 points. crease in early decision applicants is likely All of it, Hobbs said, was good. due to students wanting to gain an advan- All together, he added, it amounted tage in the admissions process. to a step in the right direction. “As GW’s acceptance rate keeps de- “I’m just happy we won this creasing (31.5 [percent] this past year) ball game,” Hobbs said. “Yester- day was a very frustrating day for See APPLICATIONS: Page 7 me as a coach, very frustrating for us as a basketball team and I was most proud of our attitude and our Early Decision I Applications mindset and the way we came out and played today.” Whereas Tuesday, Hobbs said 2,000 his team wasn’t prepared mentally for the start of the game, he praised his team Wednesday for its adjust- ment and subsequent dominance of a Marist team that went just 1-29 1,500 last season. “For me it was all about our See BBALL: Page 8 1,000 Watch a slideshow of the Colonials toppling Marist College. anne wernikoff | photo editor H Freshman forward Chris Fitzgerald did not play in GW's game Tuesday night against Boston University but www.gwhatchet.com got 16 points in 19 minutes Wednesday night against Marist College. 500 Number of Early Decision I Applications Decision Early Number of

Bed bugs found in five residence halls 2012 2013 2014 2015 Class Year by gabrielle marush to rid her bed of the insects. Morgan said she Hatchet Staff Writer reported the creep-crawlers after seeing little Source: The office of institutional research red dots all over her arms and neck for more Graphic by cory weinberg Bed bug infestations have been reported than a month. in five residence halls this semester, a Univer- She said she originally dismissed the sity spokesperson confirmed. marks as mosquito bites, but as the weather University spokeswomen Michelle Sher- got cooler she called Facilities Services, who rard declined to release the names of affected confirmed her room was infested. Former grad residence halls, citing privacy concerns, but “It’s kind of unnerving knowing you said cases have been confirmed in six rooms. have bed bugs, it’s rather disgusting,” Mor- There have been about two dozen bed bug gan said. “It’s one of those things that you’ve cases at GW in the last three years. heard since you were little that’s just gross.” student sues Four of the cases have been fully treated Eradicating bed bugs takes two weeks, and the other two will be completed within Courtesy of The Centers for Disease Control and prevention Sherrard said, and affected areas are spray- the next week, Sherrard said. treated twice during that time frame. Morgan Bed bugs have jumped into the medical with high-profile infestations in two separate said she had to gather up all of her belong- GW for fraud spotlight over the last year. The Centers for government buildings in the D.C. area in the ings and move them into the living room, and Disease Control and Prevention has issued a last month. then wash them all afterward. She and her by Priya anand report on their resurgence, and a rash of cases Amsterdam Hall resident Tianna Morgan in New York City have made headlines, along said her room is in the final stages of treatment See BED BUGS: Page 7 Contributing Editor

A former graduate student is suing the University for fraud and requesting nearly Venues raise prices to offset GWorld commission $2 million in damages, after she was noti- fied by University officials that she was in- eligible to graduate. by zach brewer charged on a GWorld card, plus Ling Yuan Hu filed a complaint against Hatchet Reporter an additional 10 cents for every "I care about students and try to offer them cheap GW Oct. 25, alleging the University dis- swipe. criminates against students who speak Students who complain that “I pay the University between prices." English as a second language, according to the price for on-campus cuisine $300 and $400 a day from GWorld Hu’s official complaint filed in D.C. Supe- is too high may be on to some- purchases,” the owner, who re- On-campus business owner rior Court. Hu is also suing for defamation, thing. quested anonymity to protect his misrepresentation and “breach of fiduciary Owners of some on-campus relationship with the University, duty,” or trust between two parties regard- restaurants say they inflate pric- said. “I have had to raise prices money if a patron buys cheap a year,” he said. “I care about stu- ing monetary property. es to compensate for the com- because of the University taking a items. dents and try to offer them cheap Hu enrolled in the Graduate School mission the University charges percentage for GWorld, and I also The owner said he worked prices.” of Education and Human Development GWorld vendors. can’t carry some products that I with the University to lower the Five owners of on-campus to complete a master’s degree in second- Ed Schonfeld, senior associ- used to carry,” he said. commission charge so he could venues said they are forced ary education and expected to finish the ate vice president of administra- He raises his prices about 10 maintain reasonable prices. to charge more because of the program by the spring of 2006, according tion, refused to disclose the com- percent on items, he said, adding “I was able to get my fees GWorld commission. to court documents. Hu said she was ap- mission it charges on GWorld that because there is no minimum down half a percent by building Devlin Keating, a co-owner proved by the University to transfer six purchases, but one store owner amount for a GWorld charge at a reputation with the GWorld of- said he pays $0.08 for every $1 his venue, it sometimes costs him fices, which saves us about $5,000 See GWORLD: Page 7 See LAWSUIT: Page 7

SPORTS OPINIONS NEWS Colonials Get 'Get Gelman Going' Going Area stores see E St. drilling pushed to 8 a.m. adjusting to Junior Josh Benjamin contests the Get Gelman Going increase in Four University, construction company reach life without effort, saying the library suits students' needs. • Page 4 Loko sales agreement on construction hours. • Page 5 Kromah ARTS FDA ban prompts Sophomore guard J Street sees unexpected rain students to down Judaic Studies dept. overhauls curriculum out indefinitely. Students open umbrellas inside, risking seven years of drink, stores say. Administrator hopes new courses will attract • Page 8 bad luck for theater class. • Page 6 • Page 3 students. • Page 5 Emily Cahn | Senior News Editor | [email protected] Madeleine Morgenstern | Campus News Editor | [email protected] November 18, 2010 Amy D’Onofrio | Metro News Editor | [email protected] Kara Dunford | Contributing Editor | [email protected] Amy Rhodin | Campus News Editor | [email protected] Priya Anand | Contributing Editor | [email protected] H News SnapShot IN Brief Temperature changes trigger water main issues Fluctuating temperatures in the District have been the likely cause of problems sur- rounding water mains across the city re- cently, causing breaks to occur due to pipes freezing and thawing underground. A 12-inch water main broke across from GW Hospital Nov. 2, flooding Washington Circle around 5 a.m. and causing part of Pennsylvania Avenue to close for repairs until 7 p.m., according to the Washington Post. Alan Heymann, director of public af- fairs for D.C. Water, said the pipe that broke was installed in 1859, and although the ex- act cause of the water main break was not determined, Heymann said it was probably due to a combination of age and the quick but distinct changes in temperature. D.C. Water replaces about 1 percent of the system, or 13 miles of pipes, every year. Heymann said at that rate, the main infrastructure is replaced once every 100 years. “This isn’t fast enough, but it’s twice the national average and three times faster than our previous schedule,” Heymann said. Heymann said D.C. Water’s crews are aware that fall is a busy time of year for wa- ter main breaks and crews “are on standby to make repairs as quickly as possible.” Gabriella Demczuk | HatcheT photographer University spokeswoman Michelle Students practice for the opening of the GW theatre and dance department’s Fall DanceWorks performance, a student-choreographed dance show Sherrard said GW has limited responsibil- that also features guest artists. The show premiers Thursday night in the Betts Marvin Theatre. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door. ity for pipes in the public right away. –Nicole Mortimer CORRECTIONS On the web www.gwhatchet.com In “ANC seeks delay in school remodeling” slideshow slideshow video (Nov. 15, p. 3), The Hatchet incorrectly reported that Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner Men’s basketball DanceWorks Senegalese drumming session Asher Corson didn’t publicly disclose his re- lationship with one of the developers bidding to redevelop Stevens Elementary School at the ANC meeting Wednesday night. Corson did disclose his affiliation. He had previously done political consulting for Don Peebles, the prima- The men’s team won one and lost one at DanceWorks performers prepare for their Students sat in a circle in Anniversary ry owner of Peebles Corp., when Peebles was NIT Season Tip-Off in Philadelphia. fall show. Park and played African drums. debating a run for D.C. mayor against Mayor Adrian Fenty, and recused himself from the vote due to this previous consulting work.

Due to an editing error in “GW seeks do- November nors for Gelman renovations” (Nov. 15, p. 1), The Hatchet said the Science and Engineering Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Complex would be finished by 2012. This is in- 18 19 20 21 correct. The SEC is slated to be finished by late “A Small Act” Film Screening G20 at GW Postmortem: A Policy University Singers Concert Mary’s Rock Day Hike 2014 or early 2015. Join GW’s International Education Association for a Forum The University Singers, a mixed Hike to the eighth-highest peak screening of “A Small Act,” a film showing the power of ed- The Institute for International Economic Policy will choir of 65 students, will hold its in Shenandoah National Park In “Knapp honors vets on Veterans Day” (Nov. 15, p. 4), The Hatchet misidentified Jim ucation in Kenya, as part of International Education Week. sponsor a panel discussion and open-question annual fall concert. with GW TRAiLS. Cost is $23. Stepanek as Sterling Gilliam in the photo cap- Multicultural Student Services Center room 209 forum about the recent G20 meetings in Korea. St. Paul’s Parish on K Street Meet in Marvin Center tion accompanying the article. • 7 p.m. Elliott School room 505 • 12 p.m. • 8 p.m. Great Hall • 9 a.m. The GW Hatchet News November 18, 2010 w Page 3 American University adds SmarTrip to bookstore AU tested ID cards with SmarT- deals directly with vendor contracts Students can buy, refill rip capability last year, but the Smar- for SmarTrip, said Metro welcomes Trip cards that are being sold now new vendors. Metro cards on campus are separate from the IDs. “If someone of GW contacted GW officials have been quiet me, I would just see what their needs about whether or not technology are and we’d take it from there,” he with Eagle Bucks exists to allow Colonial Cash to be said. “We welcome [new contracts], used for Metro fare, only saying that in fact we prefer it because it’s more by audrey scagnelli the University has not discussed the convenient.” Hatchet Reporter option with Metro officials. GW Bookstore manager Bob “We have not been in discus- Blake said he wasn’t opposed to the Students at American University sions with WMATA on this topic,” possibility of doing so. won’t have to dig into their pockets University spokeswoman Michelle “I’ve never been approached for for cash for Metro fare, after admin- Sherrard said Tuesday. anything like that before,” he said, istrators and Metro officials reached A Metro official said GW could adding, “We definitely wouldn’t an agreement allowing AU to sell offer a similar arrangement for stu- be opposed to [selling SmarTrip and replenish SmarTrip cards in dents, but the University has not cards].” their bookstore. approached the Washington Met- Using a SmarTrip saves custom- The sale of SmarTrip cards in the ropolitan Area Transit Authority to ers 25 cents per Metro trip over pa- bookstore gives students the option negotiate a contract. per farecards, and reduces Metrobus of reloading cards with their Eagle Any freestanding institution can fare by 20 cents per ride. Bucks – funds loaded onto AU Iden- seek a contract to sell SmarTrip cards, SmarTrip cards are currently Lauren schneider | hatchet PHOTOGRAPHER tification Cards that are similar to the official, who requested not to be sold at “more than 300 retail outlets” American University is selling SmarTrip cards in its bookstore. AU students can Colonial Cash. The cards can be re- named since he was not authorized including CVS, according to a news reload their cards with their Eagle Bucks, a program similar to Colonial Cash. loaded at the bookstore. to comment, said. The official, who release by WMATA. u Knapp creates service fellowship

considered to be a unique served,” Cohen said. ual or group is considered President donates passion for service work at Prior to the February for the award, including the University. Knapp has deadline, individual stu- student service organiza- $10,000 in said it is his goal to make dents or groups must cre- tions such as Alternative community engagement ate a feasible proposal for Breaks. The fellowship may personal funds and service a pillar of a GW a service project that could also be used to fund efforts education. make a contribution to a in any area of the world. “Hearing from stu- national or international is- Lerman said the partic- by Amy rhodin dents I think is one of the sue. Cohen said along with ular initiative to complete Campus News Editor things that inspired my the proposal, the applicants volunteerism both on cam- wife Diane and me to cre- must be able to exemplify pus and in the international University President ate the award,” Knapp said. a commitment to service, community was a positive- Steven Knapp endowed “There’s no question, we have a history of leadership yet-jarring aspect to be in- a $10,000 fund to provide would not have gotten to in a community, or demon- troduced to when he took Gabriella demczuk | hatchet PHOTOGRAPHER support to students hoping know our students and the strate an independent ini- on the position in July. Two local liquor stores have seen an increase in Four Loko sales since to perform large-scale com- extraordinary things they tiative. “GW students and the the Food and Drug Administration banned the alcoholic energy drink. munity service during or were doing in the service A committee – which in- faculty and staff all feel an after their GW education. arena.” cludes Cohen and Provost extraordinary obligation The Knapp Fellowship Amy Cohen, the execu- and Executive Vice Presi- to be engaged with the na- for Entrepreneurial Service- tive director of the Center dent for Academic Affairs tional debates with serving Area stores see Four Learning will be given to for Civic Engagement and Steven Lerman – will gather the country and serving undergraduate or graduate Public Service, said the fel- to consider each application the world,” Lerman said. students who have shown lowship will be awarded and select one or more pro- “I think it's reflected in the a determination to bring based on selective criteria. posals it feels exemplify the enormous participation in Loko sales spike about change in needy areas “Groups of students or fellowship’s ideals. The se- things like the Freshman of the world, Knapp said. individual students may lected fellow or fellows will Day of Service, that’s some- an eight-ounce cup of coffee, Knapp said he and his propose a project that has an also be assigned to a faculty thing that strikes you very FDA ban prompts Phusion Projects, the compa- wife Diane were motivated academic component and advisor to help guide him strongly if you’re not a part ny that produces Four Loko, to create the fund after talk- makes a substantial and in- or her to success with the of GW.” students to down said. ing to students in informal novative contribution to the plan. –Chelsea Radler contributed Phusion said it believes settings and seeing what he identified community to be Cohen said any individ- to this report. the combination of alco- drink, stores say hol and caffeine is safe, and seemed reluctant to change by Justin kits the product. Hatchet Staff Writer “We are taking this step Students warned of drilling noise after trying – unsuccessfully Two Foggy Bottom-area – to navigate a difficult and liquor stores have seen an politically charged regulatory Test construction increase in Four Loko sales, environment at both the state after the Food and Drug Ad- and federal levels,” Phusion for SEC begins at ministration banned alcoholic Projects said in a statement. energy drinks Wednesday. “There is evidence that Kris Hart, co-owner of the combinations of caffeine parking garage site the Foggy Bottom Grocery, and alcohol in these products said sales of Four Loko in- pose a public health concern,” by kara dunford creased Wednesday, after the Dr. Joshua M. Sharfstein, dep- Contributing Editor FDA's decision and follow- uty commissioner of the FDA, ing the drink's distributor's said in a statement. The University sent announcement that it was re- Sharfstein added that the out a pre-emptive e-mail moving the caffeine, guarana ban is a result of a review by to students living in three and taurine from the drink, the FDA. residence halls warning effectively making the bever- The federal ban comes af- them of impending drilling age a malt liquor. ter a handful of states, includ- on the H Street parking ga- "Sales [of Four Loko] in- ing New York, Michigan and rage, after fielding student creased a little bit more, es- Oklahoma, already banned complaints over construc- pecially considering it’s a the drink. Some universi- tion noises on E Street this Wednesday," Hart said. "Nor- ties, including the University month. mally you see a spike on Fri- of Rhode Island, have also Construction crews day or Saturday." banned Four Loko after a re- started drilling three test Hart said he approached cent slew of student hospital- pits Nov. 15 to prepare for the city and the University a izations due to overconsump- the Science and Engineer- couple of weeks ago to start a tion of the drink. ing Complex to be built on courtesty media relations conversation about banning Student Sam Catherman the site of the University Contractors began drilling test pits in the University Parking Garage Nov. 15 in preparation for the the beverage. said he hasn’t heard of any- Parking Garage. The Uni- Science and Engineering Complex, which will be erected in the space on H Street. On Wednesday, an FDAof- body stockpiling Four Loko versity’s highest governing ficial warned the company now that it has been banned, body, the Board of Trust- measures to forewarn stu- comes after some students last up to two weeks de- that Four Loko is unsafe, and but he understands why peo- ees, gave the go-ahead to dents about construction, were irked over GW’s pending on the weather, in its current form it is now ple drink it. the University to build and such as posting notices in failure to notify students will occur between 9 a.m. banned from sale in the U.S. “I can definitely see why fund the $275 million eight- residence halls and on the of construction for a new and 4 p.m. on weekdays. Young Lee, the vice presi- students enjoy drinking them, story building in October. housing website. Marriott Hotel adjacent to Despite the initial site dent of the Market at Colum- because it gets you really “The drill rig [they're] “The communication the 1959 E Street residence. preparation, the University bia Plaza, said he has seen drunk for a very low price,” using will drive a bit into sent to students on Friday Some Fulbright, JBKO has yet to receive the nec- an influx of students buying Catherman said, adding that the ground every few sec- regarding initial site prepa- and Munson residents said essary permits to entirely the drink since the company he doesn’t like the beverage. onds using a piston-like ration work for the SEC they were happy the Uni- demolish the parking ga- announced it was removing Catherman also added that hammer drop to increase project is similar to out- versity sent an e-mail alert- rage in preparation for con- many of the key ingredients, he thought the drink was just a pressure. A sharp ‘pinging’ reach which has been done ing them to the construc- struction of the SEC. Full and rumors of an all-out ban fad that will come and go. sound occurs each time the for other recent GW cam- tion. destruction of the parking began to surface. “I am sure people will piston drops the hammer pus development projects,” “The construction garage and Building K – The drink has received forget about them once they down,” the e-mail sent to Konwerski said. doesn’t really bother me. also being torn down for negative press this month, as aren’t what they used to be,” residents in Munson, JBKO He added that stu- We already live in a city the SEC project – will not overconsumption of the bev- Catherman said. “Once they and Fulbright halls, said. dents living near construc- with tons of noise anyway, begin until after the end of erage has been blamed for nu- take the all caffeine out, I’m Peter Konwerski, senior tion areas will receive up- but it’s good to know,” this academic year, Alicia merous hospitalizations. One sure kids will try it and it associate vice president dates through e-mails and Holly Boyum, a sophomore O’Neil Knight, senior as- can of Four Loko contains the won’t be the same. So they’ll and dean of students, said monthly mailings. living in Fulbright, said. sociate vice president for equivalent of four beers and just forget about it.” u the University took several The e-mail forewarning The work, expected to operations, said. u Pro-life group seeks different perspective

Gay conservative lieve the LGBT community should things, such as Social Security support the pro-life community. reform with private, inheritable Life, liberty and the pursuit of accounts, which benefits the gay offers opinion on happiness applies to gay people "Life, liberty and the community in a big way. and the unborn.” pursuit of happiness The day before his appear- morality of abortion LaSilvia said in politics to- ance at GW, conservative groups day, there is a misconception that applies to gay people including GOProud released a by sarah ferris people who support gay rights letter to Congress urging House Hatchet Reporter also support a woman’s right to and the unborn." and Senate Republicans to avoid a choose. strict focus on social issues. Jimmy LaSilvia, executive “Not all gay people are liberal jimmy LaSilvia “We basically said to the new director of the conservative gay and not all conservatives are anti- Executive Director of GOProud members of Congress, ‘Remem- organization GOProud, spoke gay,” LaSilvia said. ber why you’re elected. It’s time Tuesday night about an issue he LaSilvia, who was raised in to get our country back on track,’” admitted he will never have to a military family in Texas, re- LaSilvia said. deal with: abortion. entered the political sphere after level. LaSilvia detailed his beliefs The event was cosponsored by the 2008 election for the first time LaSilvia, who said he has no about issues varying from the three groups, including the pro- since college. LaSilvia said 1.3 idea why liberals get to define the don’t ask, don’t tell policy and life Colonials for Life , the College million gay Americans voted for “gay agenda,” said he believes gay marriage to Social Security Republicans and Allied in Pride, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., for those in the political realm need to reform and LGBT bullying in a lesbian gay bisexual and trans- president in 2008. separate from social issues, even if schools during a question-and- gender advocacy group. Organiz- “I realized there were a lot of it means risking gay rights. answer period. ers of the event said they chose conservative gays out there and “I happen to think marriage “In the gay community, we LaSilvia for his unconventional I knew those million voters de- is just as good for straight people need to look at priorities and con- position in the political sphere. francis rivera | hatchet staff PHOTOGRAPHER served a voice,” he said. GOProud as gay people but we have to be sider what affects the most people Jimmy LaSilvia, executive director of GOProud, told “I don’t know too many gay was founded in 2008 as part of realistic about it. In the meantime, on a day-to-day basis,” LaSilvia students the LGBT community should be pro-life. guys who have unplanned preg- LaSilvia’s attempt to represent let’s fix the issues we can,” LaSil- said. “We have very limited politi- nancies,” LaSilvia said. “But I be- gay conservatives at the federal via said. He said there are other cal power.” u Lyndsey Wajert Annu Subramanian Opinions Editor Contributing Editor [email protected] [email protected] H Quotable "It’s a huge pain in the butt." –Tianna Morgan, a resident of Amsterdam Hall, on the bed bugs that appeared in her room this month. The University is fumigating the room to kill the bugs. OpinionsNovember 18, 2010 w Page 4 Staff Editorial The rising value of our degrees Colleges Creepy-crawly roommates by Colleen Psomas should not spark fear should pay

Bed bugs have come to GW. Yes, they do spread, especially in highly populated athletes areas like college campuses, but this is no reason to sound the alarms. he GW Colonials haven't Before you call a local hotel to check in sniffed the NCAA Tourna- for an indefinite stay, remember this: Few ment since 2007. Forget fixing cases have been reported on campus, and TGelman or building residence halls, some have already been eradicated. Two why don't we pay our players? rooms are in their final days of treatment. For this reason, there is a need for in- creased awareness of the fact that though the insects have made an appearance on campus, this does not warrant student panic. To be sure, the presence of bed bugs on campus is unsettling. But for now, the problem at GW seems contained. It is im- portant to report any cases of bed bugs Evan Schwartz you may find before they spread. Facilities Services will work to completely rid your Columnist room and adjacent rooms of the bugs. Cases of bed bugs in your room or College basketball is a huge mon- residence hall can be identifiable. If un- eymaker for Division I schools, and a comfortable red welts develop on your school like GW could more than af- skin, or you find small discolored spots ford to pay its hoopsters a salary. on your bed, it may be a sign of bed bug Yes, student athletes get schol- infestation. If this is the case, call Facilities arships that tend to manifest them- Services and avoid applying pesticides of selves in free housing and a free your own, as they can be toxic. education, worth tens of thousands If a friend of yours has bed bugs, it can of dollars a year, but they deserve be tempting to invite that person to stay Three cheers for austerity more. in your room or apartment, but that will There is definitely a large - por likely allow the bugs to spread. Instead, eeing the Republican Party densome debt, fears of inflation hundreds of programs that could tion of student athletes who come students with bed bugs should pack their seriously considering a ban and the printing of money will be eliminated or scaled back to from poor backgrounds, or ones belongings in bags and keep them away on earmarks in Congress has inevitably become rampant. How save billions of dollars. who hope to use their free educa- from their bedding. givenS me hope that America may will the government pay down all Then we move on to Social tions and athletic prowess as a step- It’s easy to resort to fear during out- finally be ready to attack our fiscal that debt? Investors will flee the Security, which will soon no lon- ping stone toward a better life. So breaks of bed bugs, but at this time, it is crisis. U.S. dollar, and consumers will ger be able to pay seniors with- why deprive them of money for the more critical to contain the problem and Don’t get me wrong, I realize feel the pain as interest rates rise out finding more tax revenue four years they spend playing col- focus on the bugs' eradication. We hope that killing earmarks is no pana- and the economy slows down. elsewhere or cutting benefits. lege sports? College sports gener- that while there has been a spike in re- cea to our deficit woes – they ac- Meanwhile, the government The crisis is entirely solvable, but ate billions of dollars every year for ports of bed bugs, Facilities Services will count for less than 1 percent of the will be paralyzed to use any form politicians have become entirely schools. Student athletes don't see a be readily available to respond to any federal budget. But the move is a of fiscal policy to alleviate the too opposed to either reducing dime of that. such incident. symbolic indication that America pain, as it will have already dug benefits or raising taxes, for fear The idea is not that far-fetched. may finally be ready to make the itself so far into debt that it has no of political backlash. We should Though the NCAA claims student painful sacrifices that room to move. This is express our support for tinkering athletes cannot receive monetary GW should adopt AU's will be required in a not a made-up scenar- with the program – both by reduc- compensation for playing a sport, course correction back io, as many European ing benefits and raising taxes – if different schools get nailed every to economic strength. countries have already we hope to see any of our benefits year for “improper benefits,” which Metro perks Our generation befallen such a plight. at all. Medicare faces a similar fate, is code for cash, gifts or perks given One of the most well-known aspects should be leading the And while the U.S. is and requires a solution. to student athletes. of going to GW is how accessible differ- way toward this new relatively safe with its Finally, we can reform the U.S. Every year, the Heisman Trophy ent parts of D.C. are. The Metro plays a era of austerity. Andrew Clark debt level at the mo- tax code, ending loopholes and goes to the most outstanding player significant role in how students navigate The first two years ment – as a compari- simplifying the system, to boost in college football. This year, most the city. But while GW students are able of President Barack son, Italy has a debt revenues and eliminate fraud. fans would agree that player is Cam- to use the system to visit Dupont Circle or Obama’s presidency Columnist that is 103 percent of Some taxes on all Americans may eron “Cam” Newton, the quarter- Union Station, American University stu- have seen the high- its GDP – we aren’t too have to be raised slightly – but the back for Auburn University, who has dents now have the added convenience of est and second-highest deficits far behind. long-term economic health that amassed an impressive stat line while using their Eagle Bucks as money for their on record since 1945, with each If we want to secure our eco- would result from budgetary sta- passing and running for a combined Metro SmarTrip cards. This is a system year averaging about $1.2 tril- nomic futures, we need to be the bility would be worth the cost. 38 touchdowns and counting. GW should adopt, because students are lion. What’s even more alarming leading advocates for getting our “Challenge the unchallenged” But Newton’s Heisman cam- both frequent Metro riders and Colonials is that the U.S. debt – the amount budget under control. And we need was a phrase common among paign is in trouble. Allegations have would benefit from putting Colonial Cash the government owes due to con- to do so fast, because the results of student leaders of the 1960s. For surfaced that Newton’s father Cecil on their SmarTrips. sistent deficit spending – is over such fiscal proliferation will hurt us decades, politicians have been asked for a six-figure payoff from American University has paired with $9 trillion. In 2009, our debt made the most. The needed reforms will spending away our futures, ignor- Mississippi State in order to secure the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit up 52 percent of our gross domes- be widespread and painful, but we ing the long-term financial risk to his son’s commitment. The school Authority to sell SmarTrip cards in AU’s tic product, which is half of our need to suck it up and push for- enjoy the short-term political gain. rebuffed the elder Newton, and Cam bookstore, which also gives students the entire economy. That debt esca- ward toward fiscal sobriety. Does this not anger you, GW? chose Auburn instead. Cecil has re- option of reloading their cards with Eagle lates to nearly $14 trillion when We can start with the federal Austerity reform should and can portedly admitted to asking Missis- Bucks. GW has yet to approach WMATA we include the unfunded benefits budget, and make reductions be the calling of our generation. sippi State for money, but maintains about a similar system with GW’s Colonial of Social Security and Medicare. across-the-board – not just to Only you can let it. that his son was not involved. Cash, but WMATA officials say they would It doesn’t take much to see welfare programs, but to military –The writer, a senior majoring in These are not the first allegations consider talks with GW about the system. where our current budgetary pol- spending as well. Many organiza- political communication, is a Hatchet of a student athlete either receiving But GW officials should enter the dis- icy will lead us. With such a bur- tions have made detailed lists of columnist. or asking for money, and it will not cussion with WMATA so the University be the last. Earlier this year, 2005 can implement this system soon. GW’s ac- Heisman winner and former Univer- cessibility to other D.C. locations is greatly sity of Southern California student dependent upon the Metro, and students Letters to the editor athlete Reggie Bush was stripped of learn to navigate the system soon after they his award after investigators discov- come to GW. With the added convenience of ered he had received over $290,000 being able to use Colonial Cash on SmarT- Get 'Get Gelman to walk in circles for 20 minutes Or the decaying Lisner Down- in improper gifts from a sports agent rip cards, students won’t necessarily have to while searching for a seat.” stage? Why would you want to while still in college. revert back to using cash when loading up Going' Going In the library, I can, without flood millions of dollars into a These cases pervade the NCAA their cards. This could be especially appeal- issue, do the following: Enter and completely functioning educa- and will continue to sully its reputa- ing for freshmen and sophomores who have This past Monday’s edition of exit 24 hours a day, seven days a tional resource? tion until the rules change. There is GWorld money to spend, and who want to The Hatchet contained an op-ed week. Check out books 24 hours a Here is an idea: Start a move- no logical reason why college stu- save up money in their bank accounts. piece called “Highlighting the rea- day, seven days a week. Use and ment that urges GW to donate dents contributing to a multi-billion In addition to approaching WMATA sons to fix Gelman.” The piece was print from computers with inter- those millions of dollars – which dollar industry should not be able to about the AU system, GW officials could written by Ryan Last, a co-founder net access 24 hours a day, seven it will inevitably acquire from reap the benefits of their talent. The also look into discounts for students who of “Get Gelman Going,” a move- days a week. Reserve group study some donor – to the library of a NCAA’s rules do not prevent student ride the Metro. In 2008, members of the Stu- ment to push forth renovations spaces 24 hours a day, seven days failing District of Columbia pub- athletes from receiving inappropri- dent Association were in talks with Metro in the Melvin and Estelle Gelman a week. Study in designated si- lic school. And if you personally ate benefits – in fact, depriving these officials about the possibility of a reduced Library. But in my two and a half lent areas 24 hours a day, seven do not want to give the $50 Volun- students of money they are earning fare, but talks eventually stalled. This is years at GW, I have never encoun- days a week. I could go on. It is tary Library Gift to Gelman, give for their schools simply encourages something worth revisiting, as a deal be- tered an issue with Gelman struc- ludicrous to claim that Gelman is it to www.donorschoose.org, an more under-the-table payments. tween GW and WMATA could be mutually turally, functionally or emotional- not a functional space – unless I online charity for classrooms and Instead of top prospects like beneficial and extremely popular among ly. That being said, I would like to have the definition of "functional" libraries that are not functional Newton putting themselves up for students. officially start the movement "Get wrong. and actually need renovating. auction, why not pay all student ‘Get Gelman Going’ Going." I have never wandered The efforts of Get Gelman athletes a stipend? Some are going My movement asks one around Gelman for 20 minutes Going are commendable. You to keep receiving illicit payments question: What is so wrong with looking for a seat. I may fail to have put a lot of work into your because they are desperate for cash. Gelman? Is it the vast selection of find one of the really comfortable movement and I respect your A NCAA-regulated salary would Have an opinion? books? The dozens of high-speed blue chairs on the fourth and fifth commitment to academia at GW. help dissuade players from cavort- computers both upstairs and floors, but I generally find a less I am all for improving academics, ing with agents, boosters and others down? Or maybe it is the pletho- comfortable seat and get over it but improving academics is not who want to pay them illegally. ra of new outlets for all our charg- with haste. the same as improving academic If GW took just a small portion ing needs! Am I the only student I do have to wait five min- perception. Renovating Gelman of the money it received from Colo- Share it with us! who is content with our school’s utes for the occasional printer, but is not going to increase your nials merchandise, apparel and tick- library? what can the University possibly grades. Nor will it sharpen your et sales, it could easily afford to pay In Mr. Last’s piece, he cites do about that? Buy a printer for focus – construction noise may a small salary to its basketball play- several reasons why GW should every GW student and faculty actually be a bit distracting. The ers. If all student athletes were paid, renovate Gelman, such as a high- member? only thing renovations to Gelman smaller Division I schools would er university ranking, but only At the beginning of his letter, will do is take a mildly ugly, high- have a better shot at high-profile re- H lists one specific example of a Last writes, “Gelman Library is ly functional library, and make it cruits who are otherwise persuaded problem he personally has with the only building on campus in a little less ugly. by illegal payouts. Gelman. It is located in the con- dire need of repair that is being Let’s get Get Gelman Going And watching the Colonials par- [email protected] cluding paragraph: completely overlooked by the going. ticipate in March Madness would “I can only hope one day stu- University.” –Josh Benjamin sure be a fun change of pace. dents will have a functional space Really? What about the de- –The writer is a junior majoring –The writer, a senior majoring in to hit the books, without having cades-old Mabel Thurston Hall? in political science. journalism and mass communication, is a Hatchet columnist.

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The Judaic Studies Program is adding an array of interdisciplin- ary classes to its course offerings in hopes of boosting enrollment in the department. Jenna Weissman Joselit, the de- partment’s director, said the Uni- versity is adding new classes in subjects like theater, economics and archaeology to attract students who have traditionally shied away from the religion-based department. “The main pivots of Judaic Elise Apelian | hatchet PHOTOGRAPHER Jordan emont | hatchet staff PHOTOGRAPHER studies have been religion, litera- Jenna Weissman Joselit, director of the Marvin Kalb, center, moderated the second installment of this semester's Kalb Report Monday night. Kalb spoke to historians Douglas ture and history, so we don’t get Judaic Studies department, is looking to Brinkley, far right, and Martha Joynt Kumar and ABC News contributor Sam Donaldson about the media and the White House. too many engineers or econom- attract new students to the program. ics kids,” she said. “But there’s so much more to [Judaic studies] than nomics major, said the new classes Kalb talks presidents, press relationship that.” are appealing. While there are close to 400 “As an economics major, it by Molly Hogin a sense that they needed it to achieve,” students taking courses that are makes sense to have a wider vari- Hatchet Reporter Donaldson said. “JFK learned about considered part of the Judaic Stud- ety of classes that are available,” the press quite astutely when he won ies department, this semester only he said. “From a Jewish perspec- The president and the press have people over in Congress. [Barack] "Presidents have five of those students are majoring tive, I definitely like to take Jewish a volatile but necessary relationship, Obama had it, maybe he’s losing it in the discipline, as well as 12 mi- studies classes in college, and it’s a panel of historians and journalists now.” political problems, not nors. Five years ago, there were 10 nice to learn more than just what I said Monday night. The panelists discussed how the majors. learned in temple school.” Historian Douglas Brinkley said rapid information exchange is now press problems." Weissman Joselit said increas- Michael Siroka, president of since the Theodore Roosevelt admin- forcing the White House to be more ing the course offerings from 16 the Reform Judaism group KES- istration, presidents have surrounded responsive to and aware of the 24- martha joynt kumar to 25 in the spring, and bringing HER, said he thinks students will themselves with the media. hour news cycle. Historian in faculty from other departments, be more inclined to take classes in “[The press and presidents] have “Obama was smart to be the will make the program multidis- Judaic Studies now. a love/hate relationship. All presi- BlackBerry president, and use tech- ciplinary and potentially increase Weissman Joselit hopes to lead dents cultivate a relationship with nologies to fundraise. [Former Re- interest in the program. a number of other initiatives in- reporters, but there is risk involved publican vice presidential candidate the press and opportunities to reach “It struck me that there’s a cluding the creation of a master’s with the media,” Brinkley said. “The- Sarah] Palin has a reality show, and the public, but his problems are politi- great opportunity here to reach out program in Jewish cultural arts, odore Roosevelt would have report- radio shows. This is congruent with a cal, like health care.” to colleagues in many disciplines, the expansion of on-campus pro- ers around him at all times.” history of wanting to get the message For the aspiring journalists in the to make it clear that Judaic Studies gramming relevant to Judaic Stud- Host Marvin Kalb interrupted, out there, but it is just so fast-paced,” room, Donaldson and Kumar both is interested in embracing them,” ies and writing for the program’s “Suppose they didn’t write what he Brinkley said. advised students to be well-versed in she said. recently launched blog, From Un- wanted them to write?” The panelists praised Obama’s government and history, in addition New and existing courses in der the Fig Tree. Brinkley joked, “He’d slay them.” savvy political skills but criticized to journalism. the discipline will begin using Ultimately, Weissman Joselit Brinkley, along with fellow histo- him for his lack of experience before “Your role is key to the suc- D.C.-area institutions to supple- said she hopes the program over- rian Martha Joynt Kumar and ABC taking office. cess of government,” Kumar said. ment in-class learning. One class, haul will add depth to the program News contributor Sam Donaldson, “Presidents have political prob- “Understanding government will focusing on the history of the Ho- as a whole. said the press is a necessary resource lems, not press problems,” Kumar increase understanding of all citi- locaust, will include several ses- “The more students from differ- for presidents to be successful. said. “There is a notion that if I change zens. You’ll find work, different sions at the U.S. Holocaust Memo- ent backgrounds, the more lively “Presidents preceding Theodore the message, people will think differ- work than in the past, but we will rial Museum. the conversation and the cultural Roosevelt had a sense of the press and ently. Obama has had a lot of access to always need journalism.” u Sophomore Eli Zinman, an eco- exchange,” she said. u SJT scholars E Street drilling pushed to 8 a.m. Univ., construction cerns. Students asked for Tyler said when stu- reach out to D.C. their housing costs to be re- dents come back for classes funded, but Konwerski said in January, demolition of company reach the University has no plans the parking garage where to refund housing fees. the hotel is being built will high schoolers agreement on hours "We are, on a case-to-case begin, starting at 8 a.m. on basis, offering – on a space weekdays. by Amy D'Onofrio available basis – some tem- Demolition will take an- Program provides selective Metro News Editor porary room swap options," other 12 to 14 weeks, Tyler Konwerski said. "We did said, and will be completed University officials and this based on some ongoing around late January or early four-year, full-ride developers of a Courtyard analysis we conducted over February. by Marriott Hotel agreed to the past two weeks which After that, work will start construction later in examined the impact of the resume at 7 a.m., but Tyler scholarship to students the morning, after the Uni- construction noise based." said the next phase of work versity received a barrage entails less noise. by Emily Scott of student complaints about Though Tyler said day- Hatchet Reporter construction noise. light savings time would Construction began at add costs – with the need Recipients of the four-year Trachten- the end of October, and "We all decided it to buy lighting for the site berg scholarship are working with the Uni- crews would arrive and be- – so construction will not go versity to boost applications to the selective gin working at 7 a.m. Mon- would make sense to past 7 p.m. to make up for full-ride scholarship program. days through Saturdays. the lost morning hours. The nine students who received the Ashley-lynn Goldstein | hatchet PHOTOGRAPHER University officials reached start a little later." “[Less work hours] Stephen Joel Trachtenberg Scholarship last Maritza Sanabria, left, and Angela Bonham are an agreement with the ho- slows us down a little bit,” year and other SJT scholarship alumni are two recipients of the Stephen Joel Trachtenberg tel’s contractors to start Mike tyler Tyler said, noting that about reaching out to District students to share Scholarship. construction one hour later, Spokesman a day of work is lost every application information for the fund. at 8 a.m. beginning Nov. week or so when the hours “I feel like this program is unknown the city's best and brightest." 12. During finals period – MJ Tyler and Associates LLC are added up. to many D.C. residents and kids are least Freshman SJT scholar Torrin King said which runs from Dec. 11 to He explained that the likely to want to stay close to home, so me the scholars have “the opportunity to join a Dec. 22 – construction will University had requested getting this scholarship made other kids in diverse culture of driven students.” begin at 9 a.m. that the construction com- my high school want to get it,” freshman To be considered for the program, stu- University officials no- pany help mitigate student Angela Bonham, a new SJT scholar who dents must be nominated by a high school tified residents living in While the site is sur- concerns about the construc- earned the award in the spring, said. guidance counselor. Students then apply to Mitchell Hall and the 1959 E rounded by GW buildings, tion, and that it worked to GW pays full tuition, room and board, the University and the program. Street residence hall of the the University is not devel- do the best it could while and other fees for the D.C. high school se- Bonham said Executive Dean for Un- construction hour change. oping the project – the hotel still building the hotel. niors selected for the program. Students are dergraduate Admissions Kathryn Napper "Any time we can com- is being developed by All- “We want to be a good chosen based on their academic achieve- was “surprisingly easy” to talk to, and that municate better with an state Hotel LLC. neighbor,” Tyler said. ment, extracurricular involvement and rec- the interview with Napper was personal off-campus entity and ulti- “We all decided it would Work hours will only ommendations. and friendly. mately partner to guarantee make sense to start a little change in special pre-ap- Bonham emphasized the importance of In addition to the academic motiva- some additional support later,” Mike Tyler of MJ Ty- proved or emergency situa- raising awareness about the program. tion, being scholars at the University also which enhances the quality ler and Associates LLC, a tions, according to the Uni- “I often advise people who I know to gives the students an incentive to become of the student experience, spokesman for the hotel de- versity’s e-mail. apply because this is a great school and involved in the GW community. we are pleased," Dean of veloper, said. To guard against the opportunity that I wouldn’t have known “I feel a strong connection to the Uni- Students Peter Konwerski An e-mail sent to stu- construction noise, students about if I hadn’t talked to people,” she versity, so I try to involve myself into a said. dents by Konwerski and are also being provided said. lot of activities that contribute to improv- Since work began at the other officials warned stu- with earplugs by Marriott The scholarship program was called ing the community here at GW,” Andrew end of October to tear down dents that normal construc- and HITT Contracting. The the GW 21st Century Scholarship when Haynesworth, also a freshman SJT scholar, an existing parking deck at tion hours — which run University has said it will it began in 1989. The scholarship was re- said. the site, students have com- from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mon- help distribute earplugs to named for President Emeritus Stephen Bonham said SJT scholars are like family. plained about the loud noise days through Saturdays — students who want them. Joel Trachtenberg in 1998 by the Board of “They are people who can relate to the affecting their sleep and will be back in place when The hotel, which is set Trustees. things you go through and people who are study routines. University students return to campus to have more than 150 guest "I think it's a great thing," Trachtenberg always going to be there for support,” Bon- officials met with students in January after winter suites, is expected to be com- said of the program. "It's GW giving back to ham said. u Nov. 5 to address their con- break. pleted in April 2012. u

issued bar notices to them. that he had a verbal altercation sessed, transported to GW Hospital ing a GW shuttle take place on the CRIME LOG –Subjects barred from campus with another staff member while at and barred from GW property. Whitehurst Freeway. The shuttle work. –Subject barred from campus driver stated that a vehicle rear- Theft Drug Law Violation –Referred to department ended the shuttle. Metropolitan 11/10/10 - 8:30 p.m. 11/11/10 - 2:15 a.m. Harassment Police Department officers then Location: Gelman Library Location: International House Unlawful Entry 11/13/10 - 11:00 p.m. requested UPD officers administer Case closed Case closed 11/11/10 - 11:30 p.m. Location: South Hall a breathalyzer test on the driver of UPD responded to a report of a sus- Location: City Hall Case closed A student reported to the University the vehicle. Police Department that she left her picious odor. GW Housing Programs Case closed A student reported to UPD that he –Referred to MPD laptop unattended and when she re- staff then conducted an administra- UPD responded to a report of a sub- received an explicit photo from a turned it was missing. tive search that yielded marijuana ject sleeping in the lobby of City Hall. student he previously placed a no- Shoplifting –No suspects or witnesses residue, drug paraphernalia and al- Officers confronted the subject and contact order on, which prohibits a 11/15/10 - 12:25 a.m. cohol. barred him from campus. person from contacting another in Location: Mitchell Hall (7-Eleven) Attempted Robbery –Referred to Student Judicial –Subject barred from campus any way. Case closed 11/11/10 - 11:05 p.m. Services –Referred to SJS UPD responded to a report of a Location: Public property on Liquor Law Violation subject not affiliated with GW who campus Threats 11/11/10 - 11:45 p.m. Driving Under the Influ- grabbed food from the store without Case closed 11/11/10 - 5:30 p.m. Location: Ivory Tower ence paying. The subject was identified A student reported to UPD that two Location: Lerner Health and Well- Case closed 11/13/10 - 11:55 p.m. and arrested. subjects tried to take her purse. Offi- ness Center UPD officers responded to a report Location: Off campus –Closed by arrest cers stopped two subjects matching Case closed of an intoxicated individual not af- Case closed the complainant’s descriptions and A staff member reported to UPD filiated with GW. The subject was as- UPD observed an accident involv- –Compiled by Sydney Green Caroline Bowman Arts Editor [email protected] H November 18, 2010 w Page 6 Forbidden's "A Fall DanceWorks Discount on "Hair" $5, $10, $20 Chorus Line" opens opens Thursday at the Kennedy EVENTS THAT WON'T at West Hall Theater at Betts Marvin Center through Arts BREAK THE BANK Thursday-$5 Theatre-$10 Friday- $20 MainStage prepares for DanceWorks QuickTakes... Christina Perri Six student choreographers create unique performances “The Ocean Way Sessions” (Atlantic Records) by Marina Ghabbour Hatchet Reporter This debut EP from Perri features Six student choreographers a fresh, light sound and an internationally acclaimed guest artist will present seven with songs about unique performances Thursday romance and in- through Saturday as part of the dependence. The annual Fall DanceWorks 2010 catchy lyrics of the performance. DanceWorks, which is pre- well-known single sented by the dance department “Jar of Hearts” in the fall and spring semesters, have endeared it to many new fans of will be directed by Anthony Gon- Perri, and the other songs on the EP don’t gora this fall. Gongora, who has had personal experience with disappoint. “Daydream” is a cute, upbeat many dance companies – like song with fabulous vocals, and “Bang Bang Loretta Livingston and Dancers Bang” features strong percussion, making it and Chicago Repertory Dance Ensemble – believes dance is a nearly impossible to not want to start danc- “fundamental form of human ex- ing along. Fans of Ingrid Michaelson or any pression.” strong female vocalist will certainly enjoy “It touches you in a very pri- the debut of this fresh new artist. mal place, so that you understand it immediately,” said Gongora. –Kelsey Grashoff Gongora said he still finds the dancers’ “process and pas- sion” inspiring after years in the industry. He said he lovingly de- Kid Cudi veloped a feeling of comfort and "Man on the Moon II: The Legend of unity at each rehearsal for the six Gabriella Demczuk | Hatchet PHOTOGRAPHER Mr. Rager" student choreographers and their Student choreographers and dancers will present original pieces for this year's Fall DanceWorks, directed dancers. by Anthony Gongora. The performances are Thursday through Saturday. (G.O.O.D/Universal Motown) The works of Jessi Mann, An- nika Moller, Molly Berger, Kathryn Allie Pinel, a senior choreog- dition and practice spaces. Here, nity for dancers and choreogra- Cudi’s sequel to Boland, Liz Barnett and Allie Pinel rapher studying art history and everything is at our disposal and phers in the production to work “Man on the Moon: will be showcased this weekend. dance, will present her piece, free,” said Pinel. with an established choreogra- The End of Day” re- Carefully selected for the “Counting Days Until Nothing,” Dancer Lydia Mokdessi, a pher. Rethorst, an internation- lies heavily on his showcase, the students will pres- as part of her honors thesis for junior majoring in English and ally acclaimed artist, has had her ent six diverse performances: the dance department. The piece dance, said the performance is work displayed in the Museum signature vulner- “Playground Love,” “Holes focuses on issues surrounding the “an opportunity to work with of Modern Art and the Holland ability and drug use to Heaven,” “Thandadantu,” Berlin Wall. students in a low-pressure set- Festival, to name a few. Rethorst – there is an entire “Wanting for Something,” “In- DanceWorks offers students ting.” To Mokdessi, DanceWorks has also created her own piece, song dedicated to trigue” and “Counting Days Until the ability to perform and cho- also emulates the world of dance “You,” which will be presented at Nothing.” reograph pieces for the stage on a outside of GW. the performance. marijuana, aptly ti- To junior Michael J. Kim, a larger scale, instead of just learn- But even on GW’s campus, But the department isn’t only tled “Marijuana.” With an awesome cameo dancer studying economics and ing in a classroom setting - but DanceWorks attempts to bring in catering to its own kind – Gongora from St. Vincent on “Maniac,” the album dance, his favorite part of the there is still a student twist. the outside world of dance with wants to see “everyone, students, production is the individuality of “In the real world, you have guest artists like Susan Rethorst, professors, friends, family, at this chronicles an artist being spit up and thrown each performance. to pay for lighting, costumes, au- which offers a unique opportu- incredible show.” u out by the hip-hop industry, an obvious nar- rative of Cudi’s own nervousness. “Work hard, make sure I don’t become a memory,” he worries in album opener “Scott Mescudi Vs. the World.” At times the album is quiet J Street sees unexpected rain and repetitive, but the unique production proves that Cudi is maturing at least musi- Students risk seven years of bad luck for theater class cally, if not personally. by Cory Weinberg –Madeline Twomey Hatchet Reporter J Street was transformed last Thurs- day when 70 students opened umbrellas Salem and ordered lunch. Confusion mounted among the un- “King Night” suspecting diners: Was this a protest? (IAMSOUND) A psychology project? An effort to defy seven years of bad luck? In the barely two “We feel a little out of the loop. No- months since its re- body quite knows what to think,” fresh- lease, Salem’s high- man Kate Smith said. ly anticipated debut The mystery was actually an effort by students in the class Understanding the album “King Night” Theatre, an introductory course for non- has certainly made theatre majors, to push the boundaries of the rounds. You are performance and create a visual spectacle as likely to hear the inside J Street. Inspired by the New York-based ethereal sounds group “Improv Everywhere” – which is coming from some kid’s basement as you famous for pantsless subway rides and are to hear it on the fashion runways. Their food court musicals – the class tried to put a GW spin on the group’s “mission to first single, “King Night,” is perhaps the best create joy and chaos in public,” professor track on the album. Dramatic, sinister, and Brent Stansell said. at times, cathartic, the song washes over The students carried different types of unsuspecting first-time listeners. Other open umbrellas, from standard black ones to those with purple polka dots, as they songs that immerse the listener in the ee- ordered at the Wendy’s counter or sat in rie universe inhabited by Salem are “Sick”, Columbian Square. The performance art “Frost” and “Redlights.” The downside to aspect of the event was highlighted by this album? You can barely make out the lyr- the fact that it was held indoors, and on a clear and cloudless day. ics to any song. The good news? You really Faced with confused onlookers, the don’t have to. students in the class were instructed to –Lyzbeth Lara merely justify their umbrellas by saying: “It’s raining.” “We wanted to wake people up and shock them a little bit. I think a lot of How to Destroy Angels people were expecting us to say we were “How to Destroy Angels EP” doing it as a demonstration for some kind of charity,” sophomore Kaiya Lyons said. (The Null Corporation) “But it was just raining.” When Trent Once patrons looked up from their sandwiches and sushi, nobody quite Reznor put Nine knew how to make sense of the sight. Inch Nails to rest “I’m confused. I honestly have no last year, not many idea. It must be some kind of movement people thought he or protest,” freshman Pranav Sethura- man said. was going to put his One J Street employee joked that the voice to rest as well. umbrellas may have represented a more In his latest musical specific grievance. project How to De- “They’re carrying umbrellas because when they get to the cash register, these stroy Angels, Reznor has left the vocals to prices rain down on them. Have you eat- his wife, Mariqueen Maandig. Maandig, who en here? It’s expensive,” cashier Howard left L.A.’s West Indian Girl last year, provides Everett said. Before agreeing on the final idea for a sultry voice that drags through the album the performance, class members also sug- like the most agonizingly slow caress. But gested turning Kogan Plaza into a beach Maandig’s voice pales in comparison to her or Gelman Library into a dance rave. husband’s raw and dynamic sound from his “We then decided we’d do some- thing in J Street because it’s a very pub- years with NIN. For Reznor, this is one of lic space with a lot of people in it; we’d his tamest albums in a while, but it’s just get a lot of attention,” said Stansell. “I the beginning, and Reznor’s talent far out- thought it’d be cool to see all those dif- weighs any initial hiccups. ferent umbrellas in a closed space with the sun shining.” –Caroline Bowman Stansell said although the class proj- ect was on a smaller scale than the dem- onstrations performed by “Improv Ev- Follow us on Twitter erywhere,” the GW community should be ready for more public performances. “You should always be aware of Michelle Rattinger | PHOTO Editor what potentially is fiction or non-fiction @gwhatchet Students in Professor Stansell's Understanding the Theatre class stayed in character Thursday as part around you. So be on alert,” Stansell of a public improv performance similar to those put on by New York-based group "Improv Everywhere." said. u @@2140G The GW Hatchet NEWS November 18, 2010 w Page 7 Former student gets probation Morris Clark confirmed at GW’s 2109 F St. residence Junior receives six Wednesday. The Youth Re- hall Sept. 17. habilitation Act affects of- UPD’s Master Patrol months' probation for fenders under the age of 22 Officer Sam Nedimyer and who have been convicted of Officer James Hansbrough UPD officer assaults a crime other than murder responded to the residence and allows for sentencing hall at about 12:10 a.m., fol- alternatives like probation. lowing a report of an indi- by amy d'onofrio It also allows the defendant vidual loudly banging on Metro News Editor to have his or her record doors on the third floor, ac- expunged after completing cording to court documents. A former GW stu- probation. Van Vliet was found sit- dent was sentenced to six Van Vliet's sentencing ting on the floor and yelling, months' probation and 40 had been delayed until Tues- and when the officers tried hours of community service day to give the court time to to get information from him Tuesday, after he pled guilty get impact statements from he became “verbally com- last month to assaulting two the two officers involved in bative,” a summary of the University Police officers. the case. incident states. Nicholas Van Vliet ac- Clark said one officer The report also states cepted a plea deal Oct. 26 had submitted a statement, that Van Vliet assaulted both when he pled guilty to two and deferred to the court in Nedimyer and Hansbrough charges of assault on a po- regards to sentencing. physically. lice officer. The maximum sentence Van Vliet was arrested If Van Vliet completes he had faced was 180 days in on three charges, but one his probation, his case will jail and a $1,000 fine for each charge of disorderly conduct be expunged from court re- assault count. was dropped as part of the cords, his attorney Claire Van Vliet was arrested plea deal. u

Acceptance Rate Overall Applications 40 25,000

35 20,000 30

25 15,000

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15 10,000 Number of Applications Number of Percent of Applicants Accepted of Percent 10 5,000 5

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an exceptional thing to have pool, as applications were applications higher numbers." due Nov. 10 and admissions Jaschik, who was not fa- officials have yet to read from p. 1 miliar GW's numbers, said all of the applications. She some groups in higher edu- added, however, that a sec- coupled with the ever- cation believe an increasing ond round of early decision increasing interest in our early decision rate is not applications are due Jan. 10, school, high school seniors beneficial to students. and that the overall number want to take advantage of of freshman applications is every edge to gain admis- already up from the same sion,” Chernak said in an "Reports from the time last year. e-mail from the men’s bas- directors indicate “For total applications, ketball tournament in Phila- we have already received delphia. that they have met nearly 9,000 freshman ap- The growth in early de- plications for the Class of cision applicants represents with many incredible 2015,” Napper said. “This a nationwide trend of stu- number is about 5 percent dents applying to binding students this fall." ahead of where we were last early decision programs, year on [Nov. 15].” said Scott Jaschik, an edi- kATHRYN nAPPER The admissions com- tor at Inside Higher Ed, an Dean of Admissions mittee will begin sorting online publication covering through applications from higher education. Schools the first cycle when faculty like Northwestern Universi- "People who tend to ap- return from the Thanksgiv- ty saw a 26 percent increase ply early are more likely to ing weekend. in early decision applicants, be wealthy and go to a good “Reports from the direc- while the University of high school," he said. "Col- tors indicate that they have Pennsylvania saw a similar leges then fill up classes met with many incredible 18 percent increase, accord- with students that are less students this fall and that ing to the New York Times. diverse." GW remains highly regard- "Lots of places are go- Napper could not pro- ed throughout all the re- ing up so it's not surpris- vide more details about gions that we visit,” Napper ing," Jaschik said. "It is not the quality of the applicant said. u

Hu did not finish her tal anguish and emotional LAWSUIT exam within the allotted distress.” She is also asking two-hour time period be- for $500,000 in damages for from p. 1 cause English is her second her lack of degree and lost language, adding that she future earnings. credits from the University was never told why she was The rest of the $1 mil- of Maryland toward her facing a plagiarism charge, lion Hu is requesting would master’s program, but re- according to the complaint. serve as punitive damages ceived an e-mail from GSE- Hu said the plagiarism to “deter schools from inten- HD in July 2006 saying she charge “shocked” her, add- tionally damaging students' was ineligible to graduate ing that test answers are reputations, taking away that spring. Hu was ineligi- commonly produced from their freedom of speech” ble to graduate because she previously learned knowl- and “taking advantage of lacked six elective credits, edge and facts. ESL students.” failed the comprehension Hu said the academic Hu did not return re- exam and did not submit record “seriously damag- quest for comment on the teacher certification assess- es” her professional status, case. ment test scores, according hurting future chances of University spokes- to the complaint. employment and warrant- woman Michelle Sherrard, Hu said she failed the ing the need for $1,900,000 speaking on behalf of the comprehension exam be- in damages. The settle- University’s general coun- cause she was charged with ment includes $400,000 for sel, declined to comment on plagiarism, but claims she tuition compensation and the case, saying the Univer- was not guilty, according to “lost employments due to sity does not comment on the documents. damaged reputation, men- ongoing litigation. u BED BUGS GWORLD from p. 1 from p. 1 roommates also had to stay out of the room of Foggy Bottom Grocery, said his store’s for four hours after it is sprayed. prices account for the GWorld commission. “It’s a huge pain in the butt,” she add- “The margin on groceries hurts us a lot ed. more than on prepared foods,” Keating said. In addition to Morgan’s suite, the rooms “Unlike prepared sandwiches, which cost above, below and on either side or hers were around $6, many of FoBoGro’s smaller gro- treated as a precautionary measure. cery items cost less than $1, making it hard “[GW takes] it very seriously,” she said, to profit from such sales.” adding that Facilities Services showed up Unlike smaller venues on campus, chain the day after she called complaining. restaurants like Au Bon Pain, Potbelly and Sherrard said residents whose rooms Starbucks charge standard prices for their test positive receive “bed bug bite-proof” products. certified mattress encasements, a plastic bag Keating said he thinks the problem has for bed linens and suspected clothing and been exacerbated by the mandatory din- an interceptor collar for the bed post from ing money freshmen and sophomores must Residential Property Management, which spend at J Street. monitors any insect movement between the “It’s unfair that some money must be floor and the bed. spent at J Street because local businesses The mattress encasements are used in get less of a market,” he said. “But the Uni- place of disposing the infected mattresses, versity still takes the same [commission] which could spread the bugs further. u percent.” u Louis Nelson Sports Editor [email protected] H The number of points junior guard Number Tony Taylor scored Wednesday against crunch 23 Marist. SportsNovember 18, 2010 w Page 8 IN Brief Head coach Hobbs gets 150th win in Philadelphia Men’s basketball head coach Karl Hobbs earned his 150th ca- reer win as a head coach Wednes- day night. His .564 winning per- centage as the head basketball coach in Foggy Bottom makes him the seventh highest-winning coach in the history of the pro- gram. Under Hobbs, who is in his 10th year at GW, the Colonials made three straight trips to the NCAA tournament from 2005 to 2007. In the 2006-2007 season, the Colonials went undefeated in Atlantic 10 play and had a 27-3 overall record. GW was upset that season in the A-10 tourna- ment and subsequently earned a No. 8 seed in the NCAA tourna- ment and was eliminated in the second round by that season’s No. 1 overall seed, Duke. GW struggled under Hobbs in 2007-2008 and 2008-2009, finishing in 13th place in the conference both seasons and failing to qualify for the 12-team Anne wernikoff | PHOTO eDITOR A-10 tournament. The Colonials Tim Johnson, top left, scored 10 points against Marist. Sophomore gurard rebounded last season, finish- Lasan Kromah, bottom left, is sidelined indefinitely for a sprained left foot. ing with a winning record for the Tony Taylor scored a career-high of 23 points Wednesday night. first time since 2006-2007 and earning a berth in the College Basketball Invitational, where it was eliminated in the first round GW splits in NIT Season Tip-Off by Virginia Commonwealth. from p. A1 advantage of his opportunities, hitting nine of 10 shots from the charity stripe. Watch the men's basketball mental approach to the game tonight,” “I definitely feel like I have to score a team topple Marist College Hobbs said. “I thought last night we didn’t lot more, but I got great teammates around Wednesday. upcoming games play with a sense of urgency, we didn’t play me and when they score it’s a lot easier for H with a real sense of purpose until we were me to score,” Taylor said. “Like today, Chris www.gwhatchet.com down 18 [or] 16 points.” hit a lot of shots so I was open a lot more, Women’s Basketball In addition to the changes to his team’s they’re worried about him making more to win yesterday, we didn’t think it was a mental approach to games, Hobbs also threes, so I’m just knocking down the open blessing in disguise. In fact, as soon as I get vs. Coppin State made several lineup adjustments to put GW shots.” back I probably gotta see my psychiatrist Thursday, 7 p.m. in a better position to score against Marist’s because I’m still disappointed about zone defense. yesterday.” Smith Center Dwayne Smith, who played 20 minutes GW will take on two opponents, once against BU Tuesday night, didn’t see any again on back-to-back days, next Monday action against the Red Foxes, and Aaron "It feels good, but I just feel like and Tuesday in a consolation round of the Ware, who started Tuesday, played just five preseason NIT. Men’s and Women’s minutes. I did what I was supposed to As the seventh-seeded team in the A big chunk of those minutes went to tournament, GW could potentially host Swimming Fitzgerald, who played almost 20 minutes do, because like coach said, he games at the Smith Center next week, at Patriot Invitational and shot four of eight from behind the recruited me to shoot." although athletic director Jack Kvancz said three-point line in his first-ever action at the he would not concretely know the Colonials Hosted by George Mason collegiate level. Chris Fitzgerald schedule would be until midday Thursday. “It feels good, but I just feel like I did Regardless of where or who they play Friday, Saturday, Sunday what I was supposed to do, because like Men's Basketball Forward against, Hobbs was pleased with how All day coach said, he recruited me to shoot,” his team handled its game Wednesday. Fitzgerald said. “When we see zones, I love Consistency, the 10th-year GW head coach Fairfax, Va. it because I can just find the spots to get said, will be key, as will making sure the my shot and I just hit the shots that I was Even after the win, Hobbs couldn't Colonials stay true to their own style of supposed to hit.” hide the fact that the bitter taste left in his play. Fitzgerald’s ability to knock down mouth after the loss to the Terriers hadn’t “The real challenge for us is to play GW Women’s Squash open threes also spread the floor for his quite subsided. Asked if he felt losing to BU basketball,” Hobbs said. “We had a meeting vs. Virginia teammates, especially Taylor, who was able and avoiding having to take on NIT Season with the staff and I told the guys that the to knock down mid-range jumpers and Tip-Off opening-round host Villanova on disappointment for me in yesterday is, I can Saturday, 11 a.m. drive to the basket with relative ease. The its home court was a blessing in disguise, handle a loss. I can’t handle a loss when we Lerner Health and Wellness sophomore guard also found his way to the Hobbs was emphatic in his response. don’t play GW basketball, when we don’t foul line against the Red Foxes and took “Not at all,” Hobbs said. “Our goal was play the game the right way.” u Center

Women’s Squash Colonials adjusting to life without Kromah

vs. Columbia by Louis Nelson play this year,” Hobbs said. “We lom and junior guard Tony Tay- to score a lot more, but I got Saturday, 12:30 p.m. Sports Editor missed him right from the open- lor as Colonials who will need great teammates around me and ing tip, because now we don’t to take on a greater offensive when they score it’s a lot easier Lerner Health and Wellness Before the season started for have another ball-handler, an- load this season. “Those guys for me to score,” Taylor said Center the men’s basketball team, most other play-maker and a guy that have got to step up, and I think Wednesday. “Like today, Chris of the discussion surrounding can make big shots in certain sit- they’re starting to realize that. hit a lot of shots so I was open a GW centered around sophomore uations. We’re still making that We talked about that last night, lot more, they’re worried about guard Lasan Kromah, the Colo- adjustment and trying to play and I thought they did a great him making more threes, so I’m nials’ breakout freshman last without him.” job.” just knocking down the open Men’s squash season and 2010 Atlantic 10 All- Against BU, the Colonials shots.” vs. Columbia Rookie Team member. opened the game sluggish on Learning to play without Kromah was GW’s leading offense without a go-to num- "Those guys got to step their top offensive weapon will Saturday, 2 p.m. returning scorer and the only ber one scorer to feed the ball be a gradual process, not an player on the team to average to. The Terriers took advantage up, and I think they're immediate adjustment, Hobbs Lerner Health and Wellness double-digit points last season. and rolled to a 21-5 lead over the said. After the team set a base- Center Big things were expected of him. first 13-and-a-half minutes of starting to realize that." line Tuesday night of uneasiness He was named to the preseason the game. GW’s offense eventu- and confusion for much of the all-conference third team, the ally found a rhythm and, at one Karl Hobbs game against BU, the GW head only GW player to earn a pre- point late in the game, shrank Head Coach coach liked what he saw against Women’s Basketball season all-conference nod. BU’s lead to five points. But the Marist but said he knows that as The basketball gods had hole the Colonials had dug for Men's Basketball Team the competition gets stiffer, not vs. North Texas other plans, though. Kromah themselves was too great. having Kromah’s scoring ability Sunday, 1 p.m. sprained his left foot Oct. 30 and The points that were ex- on the court – especially late in hasn’t played since. It’s an in- pected to come from Kromah Taylor, who scored 18 points games – will continue to present Smith Center jury that will likely require sur- can’t be made up by one per- in GW’s loss against BU and a a challenge. gery, and the official statement son, Hobbs said. Instead, the career-high 23 in the Colonials “I think we made a step,” from the team maintains that adjustment needs to be made by win against Marist, said he has Hobbs said. “I think that we still he is sidelined “indefinitely.” the entire team and it’s a large felt increased pressure to score are a little ways away. We’re still Last word However, men’s basketball head group of players, not just one or some of the points that other- gonna have some challenges that coach Karl Hobbs said after two, that needs to step in and fill wise would have been Kromah’s we’re gonna have to overcome, GW’s 76-67 loss to Boston Uni- Kromah’s role. responsibility. He added that and I think one of the challenges "Obviously he's not gonna versity Wednesday that Kromah “I think that’s the adjustment distributing the load, like GW we have to overcome is, we’re would likely be out for the sea- of this basketball team without did with four separate players still adjusting to playing with- play this year. We missed son and that his absence, at least Lasan,” Hobbs said Wednesday in double figures against Marist, out Lasan, and what has hap- him right from the opening against the Terriers, was felt by night, pointing to players like has made the transition a little pened is, there’s different guys the entire team. sophomore guard Tim Johnson, easier. playing more minutes, they’re tip, because now we don't “Obviously, he’s not gonna sophomore forward David Pel- “I definitely feel like I have put in different situations.” u have another ball-handler, another play-maker..." Check out The Hatchet's Live blogs. Updates between issues. –Karl Hobbs, men's basketball head coach, on how his team fared Courtside Breaking news. in its first game without last season's leading returning scorer sophomore Blog Lasan Kromah. @blogs.gwhatchet.com/courtside The GW Hatchet CLASSIFIEDS November 18, 2010 w Page 9 GWMa r k e t p l a c e www.gwmarketplace.com (202) 994-7079 | [email protected]

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