Switching Signals Guster Performs for Homecoming Senior Drew Atchison trades in his baseball glove for shoulder The Flat Hat speaks with Guster’s drummer Brian Rosenworcel pads and develops into an NFL prospect for the Tribe. about his nickname, the band and its return to the College. See SPORTS FEATURE page 12 See GUSTER page 8

The twice-weekly student newspaper of the College of William and Mary F Est. 1911 VOL.97, NO.14 tuesday, october 23, 2007 FLATHATNEWS.COM Questions surface business in progress about lost $12 mil. Nichol refutes ShouldNicholBeRenewed.org’s allegations, defends last year’s handling of lost $12 million donation

By AUSTIN WRIGHT Tim Sullivan ’66 last December that he no longer Flat Hat News Editor planned to make the donation. McGlothlin also said that he planned to make The Flat Hat has obtained copies of a presenta- the donation only if certain ethics classes would tion that ShouldNicholBeRenewed.org spokes- be taught at the College’s law school. man Jim Jones ’82 gave to Board of Visitors mem- “It would be my position that no gift was ever bers arguing that College President Gene Nichol agreed to, but only that I was thinking about should be fired. The BOV is currently evaluating such a gift once the details were worked out,” Nichol’s performance to decide whether to renew McGlothin said. “Most recently, I forwarded a his contract, which expires in June. letter to President Nichol telling him that I did not The 40-page presentation includes a letter believe the return of the cross under a glass case to Jones from James McGlothlin ’62 J.D.’64, was acceptable.” the donor who revoked a $12 million pledge to Both Nichol and Vice President of Development the College last year because he was upset with Sean Pieri said independently that the donation Nichol’s decision to remove the Wren Chapel had been committed to the College in writing. cross from permanent display. In the July 18 letter, The presentation includes allegations that McGlothlin says that he never fully committed to Nichol was aware of the lost donation prior to alex haglund ­­— the flat hat the gift and that he told former College President announcing that the Campaign for William and Construction continues at the Mason School of Business. The building’s completion is scheduled for fall 2009. Mary had surpassed its $500 million goal — a statement Nichol retracted when the lost donation became public last February and the campaign total dipped back below its target. The campaign did surpass its goal by the June 30, 2007, end Highest honor of date. Nichol refuted the allegation that he misrep- resented the campaign total, saying that he was worried that McGlothlin would withhold future donations due to the cross decision but that he Spain given to prof did not know McGlothlin planned to revoke the $12 million donation until after he announced the By ISSHIN TESHIMA The Cross was originally a military award con- campaign results. The Flat Hat ferred by Spanish royalty for officers serving in the “I knew that Mr. McGlothlin was unhappy with New World. Today, it is awarded to foreign nationals the decision I made,” Nichol said yesterday. “He Medieval studies Professor George Greenia won who have made it their lifetime goal to educate oth- had written to me and said that would affect his the Cross of Isabel the Catholic, the Spanish equiv- ers of Spanish culture. All recipients are also granted alex haglund ­­— the flat hat alent to being knighted by the British queen, two with the title of “comendador” or Commander of the President Nichol discussed a lost $12 million pledge. See NICHOL page 4 weeks ago in a special ceremony that was attended Order of the Cross of Isabel the Catholic. by many dignitaries including the U.S. Ambassador Greenia was awarded the Cross because of his to Spain, Carlos Westendorp. extensive work in the field of Spanish pilgrimages. Every couple of years, Greenia leads a group of College students to retrace the steps of the Camino College staff survey de Santiago pilgrimage in northern Spain. The pil- grimage was the third most popular one taken by medieval Christians. It currently attracts close to 250,000 people yearly to see the tomb of the apostle St. James the Elder in Santiago de Compostela. offers mixed reviews “Jerusalem being a war zone and Rome being more for affluent people, Camino de Santiago at- By ALEX GUILLéN important to the department’s dents said that their department tracted many people all throughout medieval Eu- Flat Hat Assoc. Reviews Editor success. Staff also think that has insufficient staffing to han- rope,” Greenia said. their supervisor is consistent dle assigned duties. Greenia also organizes a gathering in A recent survey conducted and fair when dealing with em- Fifty-four percent said that Williamsburg every five years for all pilgrims who by the administration shows ployees, say their department is their pay is not comparable to took the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage. that a high percentages of re- a good place to work, and are similar jobs outside the Col- With the help of the College, Greenia has also spondents reported that they proud to say they work at the lege, and 40.5 percent said that been an influential figure in the publication of sev- trust their co-workers, think College. they are not fairly compensated eral texts, including medieval Spanish language that their co-workers are However, the survey re- for the work they preform. An journal “La Coronita,” a two-volume encyclopedia strongly committed to helping vealed areas of trouble for the additional 69.5 percent said on Castilian writers, and a magazine focusing on the institution, are valued as a administration, especially in that tuition reimbursement for pilgrimages called American Pilgrim. team member within their de- pay and compensation. courtesy photo —­­ george greenia partment and feel their work is Nearly half of the respon- See SURVEY page 4 Greenia received the Cross of Isabel the Catholic. See AWARD page 4 Professors join Facebook, keep in touch with students

By MEGHAN O’MALLEY Facebook because his spouse is a pro- joined the “William & Mary Faculty” touch with each other.” Flat Hat Staff Writer fessor at the College, despite the fact network after she began teaching at Pelika checks her Facebook profile that his name is not listed in the course the College. multiple times a day. Her policy is to Many professors at the College uti- catalog. “[I] ended up using it to some ex- accept students’ friend requests but lize Facebook accounts for a variety According to e-mails from two of tent when I was trying to learn my not to friend any students. She does of purposes, including keeping in con- these professors, they do not have Fa- students’ names,” she said. Pelika is not include her political or religious tact with friends and cebook accounts. A teaching two sections of Introduction beliefs on her profile. learning students’ Fa c e b o o k Fe a t u r e s third professor wrote to American Government and Politics “I think probably a lot of faculty names. a two-part series that he recently deac- this semester and has 74 students. She are pretty careful about what they A sample of the TODAY: Professors join Facebook, tivated his account, has told her students that she is on Fa- put on their profiles,” she said. “As professors and in- keep in touch with students and a fourth profes- cebook, and so far six of them have the College starts hiring faculty who structors whose Next Tuesday: A look at the students sor wrote that he be- added her as a friend. have had profiles as graduate students, names are listed in who forego the social phenomenon lieves that a former “I think it’s just a good way to you’re going to see more faculty with the 2007 to 2008 Un- student created his keep in touch with my own friends active profiles.” dergraduate Course account. … it kind of gives me a different way John Foubert, assistant professor Catalog were searched on Facebook Stacey Pelika, who began teaching to know my students,” Pelika said. of education and advisor for the Col- and 57 profiles were found as a part in the government department this se- “At this point, my friends are sort of lege’s One in Four chapter uses his IMAGE TAKEN FROM FACEBOOK.COM of the “William & Mary Faculty” net- mester, opened her Facebook account spread out all over the country … we Faculty accounts are becoming more common on work. A 58th professor was located on while she was in graduate school. She kind of find it a good way to keep in See FACEBOOK page 4 Facebook, as more see it as a way to stay in touch.

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News Editor Austin Wright Deputy News Editor Maxim Lott Ne w s In s i g h t [email protected] This week in Flat Hat history

‘Stabilitas et Fides’ 1930 25 Campus Center, The College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA. 23185 Editorial Dept. (757) 221-3281 F Advertising Dept. (757) 221-3283 F Fax (757) 221-3242 A meeting of College alumni in The Flat Hat — [email protected] Richmond determined that $55,000 News — [email protected] Variety — [email protected] Sports —­ [email protected] was needed to build an Alumni Reviews — [email protected] Opinions — [email protected] Advertising — [email protected] Club House. It was decided that each alumni would contribute $25. Andy Zahn, Editor-in-Chief Ashley Baird, Managing Editor F Chase Johnson, Executive Editor There were roughly 4,000 alumni Patrick Bisceglia, Business Manager F Helen Chacon, Accountant living in Virginia at the time. Austin Wright, News Editor Ashley Morgan, Assoc. Variety Editor Maxim Lott, Deputy News Editor Megan Doyle, Assoc. Variety Editor Alice Hahn, Variety Editor Miles Hilder, Assoc. Sports Editor Jeff Dooley, Sports Editor Andrew Pike, Assoc. Sports Editor Conor McKay, Reviews Editor Alex Guillen, Assoc. Reviews Editor 1960 Joe Kane, Opinions Editor Sarah Sibley, Assoc. Opinions Editor Vanessa VanLandingham, Copy Chief Erin Grady, Assoc. Opinions Editor The Campus Center started Spencer Atkinson, Photography Editor Nate Burgess, Graphics Editor Alex Haglund, Photography Editor Isshin Teshima, Insight Editor offering ballroom dance and bridge Max Fisher, Chief Staff Writer Summer Finck, Production Assistant lessons for $3 in an effort to bring Mohammad Rahman, Online Editor Kasi Kangarloo, Copy Editor Alex Ely, Editorial Writer Jessica Gold, Production Assistant forth new activities on campus. Angela Cota, Assoc. News Editor Andy Andrews, Production Assistant Morgan Figa, Assoc. News Editor Carrie Lewis, Production Assistant Carl Siegmund, Assoc. News Editor Sarah Hays, Production Assistant Kara Starr, Assoc. News Editor Pam Snyder, Production Assistant 1971 Courtesy photo —Wikipedia commons Corrections These homes adjacent to the Pepperdine campus have been evacuated because of the wildfire. Students attending Virginia In the Oct. 9 editon of The Flat Hat, the front page story “Tuition Divide Remains” incorrectly stated in the Commonwealth University, the first sentence that tuition rates are higher for in-state students than out-of-state students. It should have said that tuition rates are higher for out-of-state students than for in-state students. Beyond the burg College, Virginia Tech, Old Dominion University, Radford The Flat Hat wishes to correct any facts printed incorrectly. Corrections may be submitted by e-mail to the sec- tion editor in which the incorrect information was printed. Requests for corrections will be accepted at any time. Malibu wildfire threatens Pepperdine University College and Norfolk State College banded together to create Strong winds endanger many homes along the Malibu Crecent the Union of Virginia Students Weather to improve the status of Virginia By Isshin Teshima a research laboratory owned dropping planes were having college students. Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Flat Hat Insight Editor jointly by Boeing Co. and Gen- a hard time keeping the flames The goal of the Union was eral Motors Corp. Currently, under control since the strong to create a better means of A wildfire that broke out late power is out at the university, winds blew the water off-target communication between the Saturday in Angeles National but the cafeteria and the basket- before it reached the ground. needs of students and the state Forest near the Golden State ball arena (where students and The Puerco Canyon area government. High 83 High 77 High 69 Freeway threatened Pepperdine faculty were evacuated) have was evacuated and a voluntary Low 69 Low 55 Low 59 University and over 200 homes generators. evacuation is in effect in the Source: www.weather.com in the Malibu Crescent of Cali- The flames also destroyed a Corral Canyon area. 1984 fornia. Presbyterian church and several After experiencing one of Santa Ana winds of over homes including Castle Kashan, the driest years on record, the A week after the Student Quote of the Week 60 miles per hour drove fires a home belonging to the Malibu Southern California area had Assembly agreed to provide ballot through more than 1,000 acres philanthropist Lilly Lawrence. long expected a wildfire re- boxes and count votes for a mock I did not believe the return of the cross along California’s coast and So far, there have been no ca- sulting from a weekend of hot presidential election on campus, under a glass case was acceptable. forced the closing of the Pacific sualties. weather and strong Santa Ana the legislative body voted to cancel — James McGlothlin ’62 J.D. ’64, who decided not to Coast Highway. By Sunday, “That’s the really good news, winds. the project. The SA cited rain and donate $12 million to the College. hundreds of homes in the Mali- that everyone’s out and safe,” Fire authorities believe that an intent on remaining politically “ See Nichol page 1 bu Hills, along with Pepperdine Eric Smith, youth pastor of the downed power lines, found unaffiliated as the deciding factor ” University were evacuated. fire-engulfed Malibu Presbyte- near the source of the fire, may to cancel the elections. In the “We’ve been through this rian Church, said. have caused the blaze in Malibu weeks before the proposed event, News in Brief before, but it’s never been this Five hundred firefighters Canyon. fierce debate between the College bad,” Mitra Rajabi, a California from the Los Angeles County One of the evacuees was still Republicans and the Young Former alumnus to run for United States Congress resident coming to pick up her Fire Department along with wearing a bathrobe and holding Democrats caused a standoff in elderly mother said. Forest Service employees have a Chihuahua when she fled. which the Democrats had decided Last weekend, James City County businessman Paul Jost ’76 an- The flames were last seen been fighting the flames both on “We’re all scared to death to boycott the elections. nounced that he would be running as a Republican for a seat in the House blowing toward the Hughes Lab the ground and in the air. How- and we have nowhere to go,” of Representatives for the 1st District. This seat was opened after Con- Technology Research Campus, ever, helicopters and water- she said. — by Isshin Teshima gresswoman Jo Ann Davis passed away Oct. 6. Jost, a former Student Assembly president and Board of Visitors mem- ber at the College, is also chairman of The Club for Growth’s Virginia Street Beat chapter, a national network that provides financial support for fiscally conservative candidates. Do you feel like you can leave your things unattended at Swem? “I believe my background as a small businessman will allow me to use my vote to help safeguard the pocketbooks of the taxpayers,” Jost said. In the 2000 primary, Jost came second after Davis. Davis’ husband, Chuck Davis, also announced he would seek the seat as a Republican.

Iraqi Ambassador to the U.S. will speak at conference

His Excellency Samir Sumaida’ie, Iraqi Ambassador to the Unit- ed States, will address the fourth annual Global Forum to be held in Williamsburg Nov. 4. His speech, titled “Iraq: Opportunities and Challenges,” will be one of Yes, people are busy trying not Yes, I do it every time. I put my Wait … where’s Swem? I tend not to leave my things many during the forum, which is sponsored by the Friends of the Wendy to flunk out. They don’t have laptop out of view, i.e. under my laying around … but I don’t and Emery Reves Center for International Studies, a community organi- time to steal my stuff. It’s true. jacket or in my backpack. spend much time in Swem zation that supports international programs. All proceeds from the forum You know it. . anyway. go toward study-abroad scholarships and faculty research funds. Dangaia Simis ’11 Armand Melendez ’09 JP Brandt ’09 Caro Dainer ’08 Sumaida’ie was appointed in 2006 as the first Ambassador to the U.S. from the new Iraq. Previously, he served as the first Permanent Represen- — photos and interviews by Beau Blumberg tative of Iraq to the United Nations along with serving as a member of the Iraqi Governing Council and serving as the Iraqi Minister of the Interior. Tickets are $125 per person, $65 of which is tax-deductible. City Police Beat

— By Isshin Teshima Oct. 10 to Oct. 22

Wednesday, Oct. 10 –– An Hispanic arrested on the 100 block of Penniman Road Monday, Oct. 15 –– A white male was By the Numbers male was arrested at the intersection of for driving under the influence and driving arrested at the intersection of Lafayette Page Street and Capitol Landing Road for with a suspended license. 2 Street and N. England Street for being driving under the influence and driving with- Friday, Oct. 12 –– A larceny was re- drunk in public. 4 13 inches out a license. 1 ported on the 500 block of Prince George –– A black male was arrested on the 300 Thursday, Oct. 11 –– A white male was Street. 3 block of Page Street for possession of mari- Rainfall in the Hampton Roads area has been 13 inches less than usual so far juana. 5 this year. Low rainfall throughout the state has led Governor Tim Kaine to Wednesday, Oct. 17 –– A white male extend drought disaster status to all but two counties in Virginia. was arrested on the 100 block of Matoaka Court for being drunk in public. 6 9 Friday, Oct. 19 –– An Hispanic male 104 was arrested at the intersection of Francis Street and Nassau Street for driving under The number of students at the College in 1889. Enrollment was at a low point the influence. 7 as the College had just resumed activities after closing due to lack of funds. –– A traffic accident occurred on Monti- 6 4 10 cello Avenue. A white female was arrested 8 1 2 for reckless driving, driving while intoxi- 67 percent 3 5 cated and refusal to take a field sobriety test. 8 The increase in Apple Computer Inc.’s profit this summer compared to the Saturday, Oct. 20 ––A black male 7 same period last year. 1.39 million iPhones have been sold since its launch. was arrested on the 1600 block of Rich- mond Road for driving with a suspended license. 9 18 percent Monday, Oct. 22 –– A white female was arrested on the 300 block of Monticello Av- The percentage of man-made greenhouse gasses caused by raising livestock, enue for driving under the influence, pos- according to the United Nations — more than all forms of transportation session of a fake ID and underage posses- combined. sion of alcohol. 10

— by Maxim Lott — Compiled by Sarah Hays Tuesday, October 23, 2007 Page 3 Under the Swem deals with recent thefts By ALINA TODOR Librarian Diane Dudley re- of thefts at Swem, Dudley stat- Flat Hat Staff Writer ported two thefts. An Apple ed that thefts were most likely iBook was stolen from the north to occur during exam time. M C R S C O P Several thefts during the side of the second floor Oct. 4, Dudley warned that many month of October have prompt- and a laptop battery was stolen students have a misconception ed officials at Swem Library to Oct. 10. “I just remember the about the safety of their valu- Sc i e n t i s t s f i n d potentially u n d i s c o v e r e d s p e c i e s i n c e l e b e s s e a post signs warning students to student was so upset,” Dudley able belongings. “The library protect their belongings. recalled concerning the Oct. 4 serves people from all over the “This is probably the center where many of the “Please mind your belong- theft. “She was crying, so we community, so students should species evolved and spread to other parts of the ings: while all William and called the police.” be more aware,” Dudley said. Ethan Theuerkauf ocean, so it’s going back to the source in many Mary students are required to Campus Police filed incident Dudley said that all Swem can Flat Hat Science Columnist ways,” Madin said in an article on the expedition abide by the Honor Code, re- reports for both of the thefts, do to prevent thefts is to encour- from the Associated Press. cent thefts at our library remind and Swem filed unusual occur- age students to watch their be- Of the world’s 793 species of reef-building us not to be careless,” the signs, rence reports. longings. Although Dudley noted corals, 580 live in the Celebes Sea. In addition, it written by the Honor Council, Another theft occurred Oct. that the campus is a trusting com- A team of research scientists and National is home to a variety of less exotic marine life such read. They are posted through- 8 and was reported by another munity, she said thefts remind Geographic explorers returned last week from a as dolphins, whales, sea turtles, rays, barracuda, out the library and in its eleva- Swem librarian. students not to lose vigilance con- two-week expedition in the Celebes Sea that was marlin and tuna. tors. When asked about the timing cerning possible thefts. aimed at examining biodiversity in the deep ocean Recently, living fossils such as a coelacanth waters. and a primitive shrimp were found in the Celebes The group, led by Wood Hole Oceanographic Sea, hinting at the type of peculiar fauna once in- Institute scientist Dr. Larry Madin, examined a digenous to this area. 4th alarm system test a success variety of potentially undiscovered species in the The deep waters were explored using a Re- deep waters and also conducted further study of motely Operated Vehicle (ROV) and a variety of By ALEX Guillén alarms situated atop the Integrated Science Center some of the shallower species that are common underwater cameras. The team explored depths of Flat Hat Assoc. Reviews Editor and the Law School. in the area. around 9,100 feet. The Celebes Sea has a maxi- The alarm can be heard across campus and in One of the most peculiar species observed was mum depth of 16,500 feet, suggesting that it may A fourth test of the emergency alert system, which surrounding neighborhoods. Officials did not test a 10-centimeter worm with stiff bristles and 10 still be teeming with species that live at even has been plagued by problems, was conducted last the messaging system since it has, for the most part, long tentacles extending from its head. greater depths. Monday, Oct. 15, over fall break. The test, which succeeded in the past. The tentacles led researches to first think the The team also used baited cameras called Ro- only involved the sirens, was a success. The system has yet to be successfully tested in creature was a squid, but upon closer examination peCams to view larger animals such as sharks and The test consisted of three 10-second blasts fol- full. Administrators announced that another full test it was identified as a worm — potentially an un- fish. lowed by a three-minute sounding of the 120-decibel of the system will come later in the fall semester. discovered species. The team was only able to retrieve two of the The researchers also observed a black jellyfish four RopeCams, but the film did show large fish and a nearly-transparent sea cucumber that could and crustaceans. Large trawl nets were also used swim by bending its body. to collect specimens at the sites. Exotic fish such as juvenile boxfish were seen, While aboard the research vessel the Prisbitero, as well as a variety of plankton at the more shal- which was operated by the Philippines National low depths. Around 100 different specimens of Mapping and Resource Information Authority, marine species were collected by the end of the the crew experienced unusually calm seas which expedition. aided in success of the expedition. In the past it was not possible to collect com- However, the mission was not without set- plete specimens of ctenophores (jellyfish) and backs, the most crucial involving the ROV. The other gelatinous organisms from deep water, but weight that anchors the ROV snagged on a large researchers were able to gather two fully intact rope that was floating in the water, possibly at- specimens of the black jellyfish that were- ob tached to a fish-tracking device. served. Eventually, the team was able to free the ROV The Celebes Sea is in the Indo-Pacific Ocean from the rope without causing any damage to the and has long been known as a biological diversity vessel. hotspot. Research done by expeditions such as this is It is in the center of the “coral triangle” and crucial in our understanding of the biological life is partially isolated, which may explain its high of the world’s oceans. If researchers are able to biodiversity. prove that deep-sea organisms originate and dis- The sea may function as a center of origin and perse from areas like the Celebes Sea, interesting dispersal for deep-water organisms in the Pacific insight might be made into the global distribution Ocean, but further research is needed to prove this of these organisms and their impacts on global theory. biodiversity. Page 4 Tuesday, October 23, 2007 Profs use Facebook Staff survey provides varied responses facebook from page 1 to One in Four. Facebook has also survey from page 1 co-workers, think that their co- spondents said the College does allowed him to post photos and workers are strongly committed not care about employees and Facebook account in connec- share them with others. He likes employees taking College to helping the institution, are does not treat them fairly, and SELECTED RESULTS tion with his involvement with being able to publish notes, and courses is important. valued as a team member within another 24.7 percent were neu- the group. He first became aware he created a group called “Dog The survey was performed their department, feel their work tral. Most problematic was the Understand mission and goals of the College of Facebook when some of the People” that has over 100 mem- as part of an internal restructur- is important to the departmentís portion who feel the College is Agree: 75.3 % Disagree: 6.5 % members of One in Four at the bers. Foubert’s scholarly focus is ing of human resources accord- success, think their supervisor is not a well-run institution: 12.4 College were using it. He opened college student development. ing to Virginiaís Higher Educa- consistent and fair when deal- percent. People within department work as a team his account in 2004. “For me and what I study, it tion Restructuring Act of 2005. ing with employees, say their This survey differs from prior Agree: 72.2 % Disagree: 13.4 % “Once I started to realize that makes perfect sense for me to The change will move human department is a good place to surveys because it included all not only were they using it, but have a Facebook account, because resources policy control from work, and are proud to say they employees of the College at all Their department is a good place to work students on other campuses were Facebook is where students spend the state to the College. The work at the College. levels of authority. Previously Agree: 85.9 % Disagree: 5 % using it, I realized it was a way so much of their time,” she said. University of Virginia and Vir- However, the survey also re- only faculty had been polled, but People within department communicate that, in my role as a national lead- Assistant Professor of Psychol- ginia Tech are making similar vealed areas of trouble for the in this new survey, faculty made Agree: 65.3 % Disagree: 14.4 % er of One in Four, I could use it to ogy Catherine Forestell had never changes. administration, especially in up approximately one-quarter of connect to students in One in Four heard about Facebook before the “We mean to use it as a ba- pay and compensation. Nearly the respondents. Mathematics Believe the College is a well-run institution chapters on other campuses,” summer of 2007, and she opened sis to help understand the most half of the respondents said that professor Marylou Zapf pointed Agree: 60.6 % Disagree: 12.4 % Foubert said. her account at the end of August. important steps to take to have their department has insufficient out the possible biases and flaws Foubert teaches graduate-level A friend of hers was on Facebook the best, most fulfilling working staffing to handle assigned- du in the survey. Like the work they do courses and always accepts friend and mentioned it to her. conditions possible in the Col- ties. Fifty-four percent said their “The survey results are based Agree: 89.4 % Disagree: 2.7 % requests from any graduate stu- “Enough people had men- lege community,” College Pres- pay is not comparable to similar on a voluntary response sample dent. While he does not initiate tioned it to me that I thought, ident Gene Nichol said. “I think jobs outside the College, and so the statistics reveal informa- Proud to say they work at the College friend requests to graduate stu- ‘Well, I should check this out and it’s instructive on that front.” 40.5 percent said that they are tion only about the respondents, Agree: 86.4 % Disagree: 1.7 % dents, he does friend undergrads see what it’s about,’” she said. The survey was composed not fairly compensated for the not the entire College employee Believe they are fairly compensated who are accepted into One in Forestell estimated that she has of 928 respondents from every work they do. A further 69.5 population,” she said. “Tradition- Agree: 37.7 % Disagree: 40.5 % Four or who he knows through about 20 Facebook friends, but department of the College. Of percent said that tuition reim- ally, voluntary surveys are bi- his church, as well as students none of her students have request- those surveyed, 26.6 percent bursement for employees taking ased. The respondents are usually from the institution at which he ed to add her as a friend yet. were faculty, 55 percent were College courses is important. those with strong negative opin- previously worked. He has 118 “I probably check it once ev- non-faculty employees, and the Twenty-one percent of re- ions [or] those who are strongly to Nichol by January and to the Facebook friends at the College. ery couple of days,” Forestell others were either hourly work- spondents said their department motivated in favor of change.” Board of Visitors by February. Foubert has used Facebook to said. “You have to be careful with ers or did not report their status. does not receive good support The survey information will By July 2008, the new College- raise over $1,000 for the One in things like this because it can be- High percentages of respondents from senior College administra- be used by a steering commit- run human resources department Four national organization and come an excuse for procrastina- reported that they trust their tors. Almost 18 percent of re- tee to make recommendations is scheduled to be operational. has created several groups related tion.” Spain awards honor Nichol refutes claims award from page 1 Greenia said. NICHOL from page 1 said he found out about the lost The gold and enamel medal pledge Feb. 23, when he received “For William and Mary, it’s represents the unity of the old future feelings about the College, a letter that had been forwarded to been a great educational contri- and the new with an image of but what he didn’t say — and what the BOV Feb. 16, in which Mc- bution,” Greenia said. “It really two pillars to signify the Strait of I didn’t know — was that would Glothlin said he planned to with- is a William and Mary award in Gibraltar, which was the open- mean this prior pledge … was be- hold a large donation. every way.” ing to the New World during ing revoked.” That letter, originally sent from The Cross is awarded on Co- the age of Spanish exploration. The letter Nichol referred to McGlothlin to former BOV mem- lumbus Day Eve, called the Fiesta There is also an image of two was sent to him Dec. 11 by Mc- ber Linda Sklandany, became Nacional in Spanish. globes representing the old and Glothlin. In it, McGlothin stated public last Febuary. “Fiesta Nacional represents New World. Greenia is the first that he was disappointed with the “The notion that I sent out an the forging of the 21 Spanish- person from the College to earn decision to remove the cross and e-mail to alumni talking about speaking countries worldwide,” the Cross. University of Virginia that the policy change would af- us having made the $500 mil- Spanish professor David Geiss fect how he views the College in lion knowing that this pledge had won the award this year as well. the future. Nichol said that he dis- been revoked is completely false,” “It’s one of those things that cussed the donation with Sullivan, Nichol said. “I think that this is an seems unreal,” Greenia said. but that Sullivan did not indicate effort to say that I’ve been disin- “These things don’t happen ev- that McGlothlin planned to revoke genuous on this front, and that’s ery day.” the $12 million pledge. Nichol completely untrue.”

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Spring Break 2008 Sell Trips, Earn Cash and Go Free. Call for group discounts. Best Deals guaranteed! For infor- mation or reservations, call 1-800-648-4849 or visit www.ststravel.com. Page 6 Tuesday, October 23, 2007 Opinions Editor Joe Kane Associate Opinions Editor Erin Grady Associate Opinions Editor Sarah Sibley Op i n i o n s [email protected] s t a f f e d i t o r i a l Tone down Nichol attacks The ongoing saga of College President Gene ments, at least no incriminating information Nichol and the Wren cross continues this that can be proven at present. Perhaps there week, as The Flat Hat has obtained copies of a was a breakdown in internal communications, presentation issued to Board of Visitor mem- and Nichol could have tried harder to reach bers by ShouldNicholBeRenewed.org advo- out to McGlothlin, but it still seems uncer- cating the termination of Nichol’s contract tain as to whether Nichol was specifically at the end of this year. The documents allege informed that McGlothlin would definitely that Nichol knew of James McGlothlin’s deci- withdraw his $12 million pledge. The letter sion to withdraw a $12 million pledge to the that McGlothlin sent to Nichol Dec. 11 of College before Nichol announced that the last year only stated that McGlothlin would Campaign for William and Mary had reached change how he would “view the College in its $500 million goal. Nichol has denied these the future as well as [Nichol’s] leadership of claims. the university.” By Vi c k y Ch a o , Fl a t Ha t Ca r t o o n i s t It seems that some on Some might construe these actions SNBR and other groups the BOV are taking these would be wise to allow documents — including as a witch hunt, whose one and only the BOV time to reach correspondences between goal is the removal of Nichol, regard- its own conclusions. As Nichol and McGlothlin, less of what the BOV decides. College Rector Michael Modern lit classes needed and between McGlothlin Powell stated in an e-mail and former College to the campus community, The enormous amounts of literature left out are President Tim Sullivan — into consideration anyone is welcome to submit their ideas, but crammed into a single survey course: Contemporary when deciding Nichol’s fate. The BOV has, it is irresponsible for one group to monopolize Max Fisher Literature. While the class is good, its burden is by and large, acted reasonably in accepting the discourse and continue to twist the arm of unreasonable, perhaps impossible. The literary Flat Hat chief Staff Writer criticism and feedback from the College com- the BOV. Assaults on Nichol continue from developments of the last few decades have been so munity. Clearly, they are not ignoring the several angles — including SNBR and The rich, so complex, so full of differing voices that to issue. Virginia Informer, a conservative campus pub- teach it all in one semester seems unrealistic. The SNBR has, like many other groups and lication — when the College has other impor- English majors have many classes to choose from decision to relegate an era of literature to one class individuals, approved of an honest examina- tant issues to address. and few core requirements. It’s obvious why — the represents a refusal to address recent developments, tion of the issue by the BOV. The group’s A decision on the future of the leadership of faculty are so uniformly talented and the students particularly postmodernism — a movement begun latest action and its continuing tendencies to the College will come in due time. The deci- so eagerly interested that a lot of learning is going in the 1960s, and a four-letter word in Tucker Hall. pressure the BOV are unfortunate and may be sion should be aided constructively, where to happen regardless of requirements. The English To be fair, the task of teaching postmodernism overstepping its bounds. Some might construe possible, but certainly not tampered with. department is hugely popular on campus: about one is not easy. Most critics argue over its basic con- these actions as a witch hunt, whose one and Excessive, polemical efforts to sway the opin- in ten undergraduates is an English major and the tours, and it will likely be decades before consensus only goal is the removal of Nichol, regardless ions of the BOV will undermine the legitimacy department has such prestige that a friend of mine emerges. But some critics and many readers believe of what the BOV decides. The members cer- of the entire process and jeopardize the future heard of it in Albany, NY, where he attended col- postmodernism has come and gone. Whether it is tainly have every right to articulate their point, of the College. BOV members are appointed lege until he transferred here to study English. succeeded by “performativism,” “new sincerity” or, but things are getting excessive. to serve the interests of the College. They must Recently, perusing the ways to fulfill one of these God forbid, “postpostmodernism,” the fact remains There is little new information in the docu- be allowed to do their jobs. rare requirements — the single-author requirement, that students deserve a class to fully examine the wherein a class intensively studies one author’s life closing decades of postmodernist literature. and works — brought to my attention an idiosyn- The Flat Hat welcomes submissions to the Opinions section. Letters to the Editor and Opinions columns are crasy of our otherwise fantastic department. All the due at 5 p.m. Sunday for publication the following Tuesday and at 5 p.m. Wednesday for the following Friday. All We want to learn about recent lit- literature we study is really, really old. Important, submissions must be typed and double-spaced, and must include the author’s name, telephone number and any erature, hunger for it, need to hear that relevant titles or affiliations with campus or national groups. Letters may be no more than 300 words; columns yes. Enjoyable, certainly. But ancient, truly ancient. may be no more than 700 words. Letters must be e-mailed to [email protected]. The Flat Hat reserves Of the 28 single-author classes offered over the more is happening with today’s novel the right to edit all material. Because of space limitations, The Flat Hat may not publish all submissions. The Flat past three years, the authors’ average birth year than “Harry Potter.” Hat Editorial Board meets before each issue to discuss the position taken by editorials. Unsigned editorials are is 1663. That’s 30 years older than the College written by a designated member of the Editorial Board. All Board editorials reflect the consensus of the Editorial and over a century older than the Declaration of Board. Letters, columns, graphics and cartoons reflect the view of the author only. Independence. Only one of these authors was born There is no doubt that such a class would be pop- after 1900: Umberto Eco, a 75-year-old writer ular among English students. Every contemporary whose chief work takes place in the 14th century. literature class fills up in moments, as does the occa- There is no question that authors like Shakespeare sional course that hints at covering recent authors, and Chaucer are infinitely important to the study of such as “Magic and History,” which lists Toni Jena 6 debate continues literature as well as endlessly enjoyable to read. But Morrison and Gabriel Garcia Marquez in its course literature, despite what our televisions would like us description. We want to learn about recent literature, studies center. In an ABC News article, University to believe, did not die with the invention of electricity. hunger for it, need to hear that more is happening of Maryland Police Department spokesperson Paul The curriculum’s agedness is not limited to with today’s novel than “Harry Potter.” I joked to Justin Reid Dillon said “We will treat this like any other serious single-author classes. Majors are required to take a group of English majors about a single-author Flat Hat Guest Columnist crime on campus.” University police even request- two surveys of British literature, which begin with course on Thomas Pynchon or Kurt Vonnegut, and ed assistance from the FBI. The fact that racially Beowulf, the first piece of English-language litera- the drool on their chins was heavy and real. Never charged incidents at a high school warranted less ture, but cease at 1800. What happened in 1801 that has a group of students been so desperate to learn. attention and were handled less seriously than simi- ended the merit of required-study British literature Could you imagine an art history department that Earlier this month, a fellow member of our com- lar events that transpired at two universities greatly was not addressed in my otherwise fantastic class. focused on Renaissance paintings, or that only taught munity publicly stated that he was disgusted by me concerns me. Upper-level classes are generally limited to one the last 50 years of art in a single class? What about and others like me. It “disgusts” him that we partic- The hanging of a noose is a clear threat. A quick of three categories: the extremely old (Arthurian a history department that didn’t teach anything that ipate in what he deems a “shameful movement” — look at our country’s history shows us its meaning. literature), the very old (Renaissance literature) and happened after 1969? Or a science department that a “disappointing display of idiotic hand-wringing.” If you are black, you must stay in your place. That the merely old (modernist literature, largely written largely ignored scientific developments of the last He is disgusted by the fact that we choose to sup- place is not equal to that of whites. If you do decide between the World Wars). “Modern Poetry” ends at few decades? Shouldn’t the study of literature be port the Jena 6 — six black, male teenagers who he to step out of line and aspire to be equal to or better 1930 and “Modern Drama” ends at 1940. The four concerned with the present and past, especially when refers to as a “gang of thugs,” a “band of criminals” than whites, you will be beaten and tortured. You courses covering American literature begin with that literary present is as rich and deep as our own? and “scum.” I find it hard to believe that someone will either be set on fire or tied to a horse or car Columbus’ arrival and end in the 1960s. Max Fisher is a senior at the College. can say such demeaning things and have the audac- and dragged for miles, or perhaps both. If you are ity to refer to others as scum. a male, you will be publicly castrated. If you are He claims our support of the Jena 6 is based on a female, you will be publicly raped — multiple falsities, and that if we knew “the facts,” we would times. If you are a pregnant female, you will be not be “so anxious to rush to the side of these raped and then your stomach will be cut open in Honesty is not the best policy criminals.” He refers to an Associated Press story order to fully murder your unborn child. After all as the sole source of his facts, yet he does not care this, a rope will be tied around your neck, you will they are? But now you know there’s someone who to provide the proper citation that would allow be hung from a tree, and people will enjoy watching wants to do you, but you have no idea who it is. readers to corroborate his claims. The AP article he you die because you are scum and you forgot that. Devan Barber Kind of creepy, right? Yeah, but not a creepy as … uses is entitled “Black and White Becomes Gray It is a great injustice when students responsible for 3. WTF? [“I totally wanna do your sister. Yeah, Flat Hat Staff columnist in La. Town.” It was written by Todd Lewan, AP hanging nooses are neither charged nor expelled. It is the one that’s 16.”] Hm … okay. Well, this could National Writer, and published Sept. 22. The story also an injustice when five teenagers are charged with be a joke, right? But my sister is pretty hot, so it was released again Sept. 24, this time under the title attempted murder for a fight in which no weapons could be true, and that’s weird. The Honesty Box is “Locals Dispute Growing Story of Jena 6.” It’s hard to know how many lives have been starting to freak me out. By the way, she’s dating a It is important to note that in their article, the AP The hanging of a noose is a clear ruined by the Facebook Honesty Box, but I think wrestler and he’ll beat you up, Honesty Box writer. neither endorses nor repudiates the details my peer it’s safe to say that this technological phenomenon 4. Tough love. [“I think your haircut is awful.”] Ouch. publicly declares as facts. The article simply reports threat. It is a great injustice when stu- has been slowly infiltrating our campus culture, Well, I guess it’s good to know these things, since no that there are numerous and often conflicting dents responsible for hanging nooses turning the creepy things people say in real life one told me to my face. At this point, I realize that accounts of what transpired in Jena. Depending on are neither charged nor expelled. into, well, creepy things that people say secretly. honesty isn’t all about people telling me how awesome who you ask, certain details are likely to vary. For those of you who actually read and study, and I am. Sometimes honesty involves people not realizing There are, however, several undisputed facts are therefore potentially unaware of the frightening how great my hair is. This was a difficult lesson to learn. in this case that the AP makes clear. In a Sept. 27 were used; the victim even attended a party follow- reality that is the Honesty Box, I will explain. 5. Horrifying. [“I may smile and say hello when- article titled “Jena 6 Defendant Released on Bail,” ing the incident. If the six defendants are found to be The Honesty Box is one of those dumb applica- AP writer Doug Simpson wrote that “six black Jena guilty, they should receive punishment for assault- tions that you can add to your profile to further Once you add the Honesty Box ... you High School students [were] arrested in December ing Barker. As supporters, we simply ask that they advertise your interests and opinions. They help you after a beating that left [Justin] Barker unconscious be treated fairly and receive due process. We see show the world what sports teams you prefer, your can accumulate anonymous messages and bloody, though the victim was able to attend the greater picture. The fact that nooses are hung in political affiliation or random “Harry Potter” stuff I that plague you as you wonder which of a school function later the same day.” Four of the the 21st century and certain trees at high schools are don’t understand, but they waste a lot of time. your friends said you have a dumb face. six defendants were 17 at the time of the incident, viewed by some as “for whites only” shows a deep Once you add the Honesty Box to your profile, making them adults under Louisiana law. These problem plaguing our country. Racism still prevails, people can write creepy things and you can accu- four plus Mychal Bell, who was 16, were initially the majority of which goes unnoticed and unmen- mulate anonymous messages that plague you as you ever I see you, but really I’m just thinking about charged with attempted murder. The students who tioned. The great visions pioneered by brave individu- wonder which of your friends said you have a dumb how you’re complicit in the fetal holocaust.”] I hung nooses on the high school campus months ear- als like Terry Roberts, a member of the Little Rock 9 face. In my experience with the Honesty Box, I’ve swear, I didn’t make this up. lier were neither charged criminally nor expelled. and speaker on campus last year, has yet to become found that the comments fit into distinct categories. I Really, the Honesty Box is the work of the devil. While my peer argues that the hanging of a a reality. I challenge all members of our community will highlight each section with a real, live bit of hon- Imagine all the time I’ve spent trying to figure out noose is not a crime, the New York City Police to have open and honest conversations about racism, esty straight from my secret inbox. Get excited. my friends who think I’m a murderer, are trying to Department believes that it is. On Oct. 9, a noose which unfortunately exists even on our campus and 1. Really nice. [“You are awesome!”] Hey, facilitate a sexual encounter and have bad taste in was found tied to the office door of a black profes- to work diligently to eradicate it. I believe those who thanks. That brightened my day, and wasn’t creepy haircuts. I could have gone to class more, cleaned sor at Columbia University. CNN reported that the strive to raise awareness about the Jena 6 and similar at all. After getting a message like this, you prob- my room or talked to real live people without the incident was being investigated as a hate crime. issues are taking a clear step in that direction. They are ably think that the Honesty Box is a good idea. internet. But now that I’m sucked in, there’s no Early last month, on the campus of the University to be commended, not criticized. 2. Expressions of sexual desire. [“I would totally turning back. If you’re living a life of lies, my of Maryland, a noose was found hanging from a Justin Reid, a junior at the College, is the William do you.”] Hey, thanks? Okay, this is still pretty awe- advice is to keep it up — honesty is creepy. tree limb outside the university’s black cultural and Mary NAACP president. some, because who doesn’t like hearing how hot Devan Barber is a senior at the College. Advertisement — October 23, 2007 Page 7 Page 8 Tuesday, October 23, 2007 Variety Editor Alice Hahn Associate Variety Editor Megan Doyle Associate Variety Editor Ashley Morgan Va r i e t y [email protected] Guster to rock the Garden for free Saturday Interview by FH: How did the band form? with the Barenaked Ladies, and a Chase Johnson BR: We met when we were at lot of people thought, well yeah, Flat Hat Executive Editor college. We got started by playing they’re like the Barenaked Ladies in one of our rooms, but when we in that sense, but those guys are Adam Gardner, Ryan Miller and formed the band we didn’t really like improvisational geniuses and Brian Rosenworcel, better known have any aspirations of doing this comic geniuses, and we don’t go as Guster, met during their fresh- in our mid-30s. But here we are. for that. We play our songs, and man orientation at Tufts University FH: Guster is known for its every now and then we’ll go off on in 1991. Known for its unique live shows. Why do you think some tangent, but it’s not like the sound and vocal harmonies, the that is? comic element is a real part of our band built a fanbase with its under- BR: I don’t really know why live shows. ground albums “Parachute” and we’re known for our live shows, FH: How did you develop your “Goldfly” before going mainstream because we’re not very good at our unconventional barehand style? with “Lost and Gone Forever” in instruments as far as having any BR: I brought my bongos to 1999. The band has found contin- chops. We write pop songs and we college with me and met these ued success with its latest efforts, arrange them and we’re good at guys, and we became friends and “Keep It Together” and “Ganging tracking them, but we’re not great wrote songs on the instruments we Up on the Sun,” and has taken on a players, except for the new guy had. It wasn’t until recently that new member in Joe Pisapia. Joe. We tend not to take ourselves I learned how to play a regular Guster will perform this too seriously on stage, and we play drum kit. It just became part of Saturday as part of the College’s with a lot of energy. We play the the show and people liked it, so Homecoming festivities. songs that we’re really inspired by right now we’re at a stage where Rosenworcel, Guster’s drummer, in our set. We’ve been doing it a our live show is very eclectic. Courtesy Photo — Guster.com sat down with The Flat Hat for a long time, and we do whatever it We’re switching up for every song, UCAB will present alternative acoustic rock band Guster, which returns to Williamsburg for the second time. pre-show interview. takes to keep it interesting. and I’m jumping back and forth Flat Hat: Is there a reason FH: You definitely like to between a percussion kit and a college demographic that’s always BR: Well, it depends who you I’m enjoying playing “Hang On” you play a lot of college tours? have fun on stage. Any reason regular drum kit. So these days we been there; that’s where it started ask. We’ll come backstage after the from the new album. I always like Brian Rosenworcel: We like to that you sometimes joke around feel like there’s a lot of [stuff] going and it hasn’t left us, but we can fit same show and one of us will think to play “Manifest Destiny” and play schools this time of year. … with the audience? on, and it’s cool, and it makes for a in with a lot of crowds. Like we we were amazing and one of us there’re a few old ones that have We really like the college crowd, BR: Ryan will every now and more eclectic show. played with Modest Mouse and will think we sucked. I think if we been with us for a while that I still and we have a lot of fans that are then just kind of go off into a FH: Where did you get your the Yeah Yeah Yeahs last week, and play well, to me nothing else really really like, so that’s exciting. that age. land of his own. We did a show nickname “Thundergod”? then next week we’re playing with matters, and I tend to feel good. But FH: What about a favorite BR: I took that from Rick Willie Nelson. Ryan is all about if he’s connecting Guster album? “Thundergod” Allen of Def FH: Do you guys make with the crowd. I’m pretty much BR: I know for a lot of people Leppard. I had the opportunity to a concerted effort to be fan- oblivious to the crowd; I tend to “Lost and Gone Forever” is the meet him once, and it was pretty friendly? keep my eyes closed. But yeah, quintessential Guster album awesome. We probably have a lot BR: I think, yeah, we make an there are a lot of factors. because it was the first time we in common in that we both play effort to be good to our fans. We FH: Is there a particular really captured the acoustic guitar hand drums with a lot of electronic always have. We’ve always sold show that you’ve performed that sound. Since then we’ve kind triggers, and we both play with three our T-shirts as cheap as we could, stands out in your mind? of reinvented ourselves. I think limbs since my left foot doesn’t we communicate well with fans on BR: I’d say the Woodstock ’99 “Ganging Up on the Sun” has been really do anything. But yeah, I stole our website and otherwise attempt Festival, well before we were ready my favorite so far, but we don’t that from Def Leppard. to be accessible. And I think we to be playing in front of that many really ever feel satisfied with what FH: Have you noticed that really try hard to keep the college people. That was a scary one. I we’ve done. your fan base seems to vary a lot students at heart. I think people think that this weekend when we FH: When can we expect a age-wise? take that as thanks to our fans who play FarmAid, that will be pretty new album? BR: Our fans really are kind of helped us to distribute our CDs memorable. Neil Young and Willie BR: We’re going to do this tour, all over the place. We’ll play a show before we had national distribution. Nelson are two of my heroes. and after the last show we’re going in New York over the weekend for We have a lot of fans who have FH: Do you have a favorite to take the better part of the year off some high school kids, and then been with us since the beginning, Guster song? to record the new album. So this is we’ll play a show out on the West and we really appreciate that. BR: Favorite Guster song? You your last chance to see us live for a Courtesy Photo — Guster.com Coast and we find that our fans FH: What makes for a great know, I tend to enjoy the ones while since we’ll be taking a studio Guster will perform Saturday in the Sunken Garden at 8 p.m. are almost 30. It’s definitely the show? that are freshest, so these days hiatus. From bed to floor, sofa Extreme Tribe Pride: homecoming edition By MEgan Doyle slumber causes class struggle Flat Hat Assoc. Variety Editor I resented bed people. After all, I This weekend the College didn’t get up early in the morning and will celebrate its first “plucked” Dan Piepenbring walk into their rooms. But bed people, homecoming. The absence of the pair confusion corner tucked safely into queen-sized quietude, of feathers that long accompanied Columnist could not understand. Their wealth Tribe Pride has lasted half a semester robbed them of their compassion. and seven football games. However, Meanwhile, rumors were abuzz. It a new logo will finally be unveiled Friday, Oct. 12: Fall break ’07 found seemed that a pair of bed people were as alumni surge by the hundreds for a me and 18 other students piling into slated to leave tomorrow, thus freeing nostalgic return to campus. cars and driving down to the Outer up a room. Who would claim it? How While the much-anticipated logo Banks, where some real estate company could I ensure that it would be mine? will be revealed, the football sideline had been naive enough to rent us a Why did I want it so badly? will remain lonely without an official beach house. Monday, Oct. 15: Those bed mascot. However, the theme of the A palatial place, this house was. Its people did leave, and they took a few homecoming parade seeks to raise three stories offered multiple kitchens, couch and floor people with them. By awareness and ideas to restore the a pool, a hot tub, a sauna, a dumbwaiter Monday evening, the sleeping situation absent mascot. From now until and a billiards table. Most of the was far less cutthroat. After several Thursday, clubs can enter a banner File photo — The Flat Hat multitudinous bedrooms had their own nights of fending for myself in untamed exemplifying the theme “Extreme The Alumni Association has many events planned for homecoming weekend. bathrooms and balconies. As the 19 of public space, I traded in my cushions Makeover: Tribe Mascot Edition” to us stormed our castle, a class system for a bona fide mattress. compete for up to $500. Submissions Duke of Gloucester Street. Starting get the chance to meet the recent was delineated. Three factions emerged Curiously enough, the girls who will be presented at Friday’s pep rally at 9:30 a.m., student groups will graduates who were such a large part forming rifts that would last the entire bestowed me their room didn’t seem at Yates Field where groups are asked present their ideas to replace former of the chapter just a few years ago, vacation: bed people, couch people and too miffed at having to leave it. One of to perform a cheer to accompany their Tribe mascot, Ebirt. “We are thrilled and all sisters get to meet graduates floor people. I was going to have to them told me how she’d been sitting banner, which will be judged based about this theme in particular since from 10, 20 and even 30 to 50 years sleep on a couch. in the room one afternoon, seeking a on creativity and applause from the it gives the student body an outlet ago and hear about how William and Saturday, Oct. 13: Here’s the thing respite from noise, and was able to audience. to express their creativity for a new Mary as well as their sorority has about being a couch person. It’s not that hear multiple couples in the throes Bright green homecoming T-shirts school’s mascot,” Class of 2009 changed.” sleeping on a couch is inherently awful. of passion. She made the entire bed will be sold this week at the University President Kevin Dua said. “We’ll While many have experienced The problem is privacy, not physical person way of life sound achingly Center tables: $10 for short sleeves have a member of the official mascot multiple homecoming celebrations at comfort. Couches are public spaces, isolated. and $15 for long sleeves. Cash, check committee sitting on the judging the College as students and alumni, the used by everyone during the day and I didn’t believe her, but I should and William and Mary Express will panel taking pictures of the themed Class of 2011 gets set to experience for most of the night. Their communal have. When I retreated to my new digs be accepted. The green and gold tees floats, ensuring students’ input into its first. Class of 2001 President nature creates the two problems that late that night, I could feel the walls feature Zable Stadium and the slogan the decision-making process.” Jazmine Piña said, “This is my first are the bane of every couch person’s vibrate rhythmically to sex that I wasn’t “We must protect this house,” which After a variety of pre- and post- homecoming, so I’m really excited for meager existence. having. I showered in my secluded will likely color the student section as game tailgates sponsored by alumni the huge amount of Tribe Pride stuffed First, one’s possession of the couch bathroom and listened to music through Tribe football faces the University of classes, sororities and fraternities and into one weekend. I’m also really for slumber purposes does not carry the privacy of my own headphones. Massachusetts Saturday. the UMass football game, the source looking forward to finding out what over from night to night. Once one I slept in the center of the bed with Leading up to the homecoming of noise on campus will transition the new logo is.” Whether the first rises for the day and leaves the couch, an unhealthy number of pillows as football game, freshman, sophomore, from cheers emanating from Zable homecoming celebration or the 45th it’s unmarked territory. (I considered satellites. junior and senior girls will first become to free tunes from the band Guster, the current student body and returning marking it in the manner typically Tuesday, Oct. 16: The morning enemies as they battle against each performing at 8 p.m. in the Sunken alumni have a packed schedule of endorsed by male mammals but decided after. Silence. I had become the very other in flag football. Thursday from 7 Garden. events to commemorate Tribe Pride. against it.) This means that couch type of person I loathed. The couch to 9 p.m. the classes will face off in the While homecoming weekend With old students returning, the people are always wary of other couch person’s routine was far less lonely Sunken Garden for the Powder Puff signals football and school spirit for unveiling of a new logo and hopes for people, and especially wary of floor than my current one. Bed people, title. The following night, forgetting many, the event is one celebrated by a new mascot, the weekend promises people, who are looking to advance in both singularly and in pairs, were their football foes, the classes will current students and alumni alike. both excitement and anticipation. the world. self-interested and deluded. I believed reunite for the homecoming pep rally. Lauren Katkish ’08, in charge of “Hopefully students will be able Sunday, Oct. 14: The other big that my past as a couch person might From 7 to 9 p.m. on Yates Field, organizing the Kappa Delta alumni to enjoy every single aspect of problem for couch people is that when exempt me from bed people’s hallmark the event will feature free food and reception, said, “Homecoming is an homecoming,” Dua said. “From buying bed people wake up, they traipse into egocentrism, but it didn’t. Upward drinks, a bonfire, foam fingers and especially exciting time for sorority a shirt, watching Powder Puff and the your space and start making noise, mobility had corrupted me. live performances. members. Recent graduates return to parade to attending the pep rally, cooking breakfast and checking e-mail. Dan Piepenbring is a Confusion Saturday the 78th homecoming Williamsburg and stay in the chapter Guster concert and football game — Unless you’re the first one up, you’re Corner columnist. He hopes to one day parade will proceed through Colonial houses where bigs, littles, friends and it’s going to be an entertaining week going to be rudely awakened. be a Tempur-Pedic person. Williamsburg toward campus down sisters are reunited. New members for the entire campus.” Tuesday, October 23, 2007 Page 9

Reviews Editor Conor McKay Associate Reviews Editor Alex Guillén Re v i e w s [email protected] ‘In Rainbows’ bends convention By philip zapfel $8 apiece) later, the experiment has band’s paranoid, atmospheric arena combination of the two different The Flat Hat been a resounding success, and will rock, and is considered by many styles. More insular and controlled, only be reinforced by the album’s to be the best album of the decade. Radiohead sounds as confident with First of all, Radiohead’s “In physical release in January. Seemingly realizing that they could itself as it ever has. Each song is Rainbows” is excellent; if it’s not on But regardless of the economics not push their style any further linearly, tightly wrapped around quickly mov- par with the band’s greatest work, then of it all, few albums were more 2000’s “Kid A” was an extreme ing, athletic percussion, allowing the it’s at least as good as “Amnesiac” anticipated in the last two years departure into electronic compositions to evolve within them- or “The Bends.” If you’re already than this. Listeners and soundscapes that alienated selves and become singular entities, a Radiohead fan, you won’t be critics alike spent some, but enthralled each more independent than those disappointed, and if you’re new to sleepless nights many more. Since on “Kid A” and more cohesive than the band which many consider the wondering how then, “Amnesiac” those on “Hail to the Thief.” Jonny greatest on Earth (with good reason), “In Rainbows” and “Hail to the Greenwood’s guitar, in its most pri- this is a fantastic place to start. would sound, Thief” have mary role in 10 years, is haunting and There’s a story here that’s bigger wary of how c o n t i n u e d perfectly placed wherever it appears. than the music, though. An enormous the band’s in that vein, But the centerpiece, as always, is amount of press has been heaped experimental with the latter Thom Yorke’s inhuman wail, which upon “In Rainbows,” mostly due tendencies incorporating has consistently been as strong an to its ingenious “fuck the record w o u l d a little more of instrument as any in music. The industry” business plan, which was m a n i f e s t Radiohead’s effect of 10 years’ worth of electronic sorely needed in the midst of the themselves. p r e v i o u s experimentation is most evident in courtesy photo — Grand central publishing Recording Industry Association of 1997’s “OK sound. his voice; weaving in and out of the America’s plan to flog its consumers Computer” The new songs and slightly altered in places, with massive lawsuits and fines. was the album is a it sounds both deeply his own and ‘I Am America’ Radiohead released the album without culmination pure completely otherworldly. a record label, which is a large of the Every song on the album is solid, enough surprise for a group that has and very few stand above the pack. sold an estimated 40 to 50 million “Bodysnatchers” and “Jigsaw offers nothing albums worldwide. Not content Falling into Place” are anthems solely with going independent, on par with most anything from the band allowed fans to “OK Computer,” and “All I new for fans download a digital copy of Need” recalls an early-’90s the album for a consumer- Massive Attack-style trip- By Alex guillén determined price. About hop mixed with Boards of Flat Hat Assoc. Reviews Editor 1.2 million downloads (at about an average of courtesy photo — musicglob.com See ALBUM page 10 Stephen Colbert has garnered a good deal of press ever since he announced on his show that he is running for president of the United States (though only in South Carolina). He was purportedly ‘Superman’ soars through PBK “testing the waters” with his recent book, “I Am America (And So Can You!),” the progeny of 2004’s By mary bonney was perfectly complimented by “You’ve Got Possibilities,” “America (The Book),” by Jon Stewart ’84 and his The Flat Hat Maura Roche ’08 as Lois Lane. the most famous tune from this “Daily Show” staff. Sadly, ‘I Am America’ does Her voice was flawless as she sang production, was sung beautifully not quite live up to the quality and humor of its The William and Mary Theatre of her frustration with the man in by his counterpart Bethany Bagley predecessor — just like Colbert and his show, “The department recently put on “It’s A red. She personified the tough but ’08 and proved to be a melody Colbert Report.” Bird! It’s a Plane! It’s Superman!” loveable Daily Planet reporter. It’s you couldn’t help but hum while Colbert was the best correspondent on “The Though the cast did a fine job, it’s a shame this show didn’t feature a walking home. Our beloved Vice Daily Show,” hands down. His segment “This Week clear why this show never made it duet with such strong vocal leads. President for Student Affairs Sam in God” seemed to be created for him to bop the to Broadway — Superman wasn’t Peter Andre ’08 as evil Sadler even made a cameo in the God Rod, and it quickly fell flat when he left in courtesy photo — sony pictures classics really the best idea for a musical. professor Dr. Sedgwick, did a performance, rousing a cheer for 2005 for his own show, a parody of political pundits In short, an evil scientist and a wonderful job. His random spasms “Tribe Pride!” such as Bill O’Reilly and Rush Limbaugh. The competitive columnist team up to of maniacal laughter, along with The ensemble did a marvelous problem with “The Colbert Report” is its focus ‘Book Club’ destroy Superman, while a group his excellent use of physical job in large numbers such as “It’s on one character — Stephen Colbert. Conversely, of Chinese acrobats kidnap his comedy and exaggerated facial Super Nice.” The choreography, “The Daily Show,” though anchored by and around love interest, Lois Lane. expressions, made his character featuring hints at famous ’60s Stewart, also relies on a variety of humor styles and Tommy Gillespie ’09 shone as delightfully amusing. One of the dances, added to the corny humor personalities, including Larry Wilmore (the show’s successfully Superman, evoking laughter just most humorous numbers in the of the show. All music was senior black correspondent) and John Hodgman by walking onstage with his sappy musical was a song featuring him produced by a pit orchestra of (a “resident expert” on topics ranging from Iran to yet loveable grin. Every movement and Nick Giedris ‘08. Giedris had talented students of the College. art authentication to immigration to mixed martial adapts Austen he made, from whipping off his impeccable comedic timing and The settings in this production arts). glasses to tossing his cape over his was ideal for his role as cocky By Rachael Siemon-Carome shoulder was entertaining. Gillespie double-crossing reporter Max. See ‘Superman’ page 10 See colbert page 10 The Flat Hat

Jocelyn, Sylvia, Prudie, Bernadette, Allegra and Grigg make up the six eclectic members of “The Jane Austen Book Club,” ‘Jesse James’ fails to a film that revels in the beauty of Jane Austen’s six classic novels. Based on the best-selling book by Karen Joy Fowler, the overcome jumbled script film recounts a six-month period, providing one month for each of the Austen books. By Greg Benson movie? Maybe. Documentary? A little While each character is undeniably flawed, The Flat Hat bit. Vaudeville? Well believe it or not, creating a series of painfully awkward and there’s even some of that in there, too. off-beat moments throughout the story, it is “The Assassination of Jesse James It’s a confusing mish-mash of stylistic the acceptance of their flaws that makes each by the Coward Robert Ford” makes it choices, and could have used a bit more member of the club endearing. very clear right off the bat that it is not a editing. With “All Jane Austen. All the time.” as Western. No shootouts, no horse-chases It starts off promisingly enough; the theme of the book club and the film, the and only one robbery, an unglamorous Jesse James (Brad Pitt, “Fight Club”), audience knows exactly what to expect when and uneventful affair at the very classic American icon of the Old West, it walks into the theater. A chick flick to the beginning. That being accomplished, is murdered by a man he thought he core, the film thrives on its diverse cast, witty the movie spends most of the remaining could trust — a man who worshipped dialogue and, of course, the classic romantic two-and-a-half-hour run time deciding Jesse as a child, yet grew up to be courtesy photo — warner bros. pictures what it is. Hero tale? Nope. Betrayal Casey Affleck L [ e f t ] and Brad Pitt star as Robert Ford and Jesse James in the See Austen page 10 story? Slightly. Nervous breakdown See ‘James’ page 10 appropriately titled “The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford.” Lifetime’s two psychic shows give male viewers a reason to tune in

follows clairvoyant Lisa Williams on her day-to-day eling to haunted houses or scenes of crimes. These was, although none picked the exact room. Then tasks of speaking to the dead for her 30-something follow much like her readings, except that instead of they each had to take a reading on a celebrity (Lisa Alex Guillén female clients and investigating hauntings for her bringing closure to the living, she tries to bring clo- Williams, go figure) without knowing it was her or critical condition Columnist 50-something female clients. Williams’s typical sit- sure to the dead. She talks with the spirit and learns communicating with her. Each of them offered use- down involves her touching a personal belonging of why it remains behind. Again, she can be eerie with less information, generally involving dates and num- a dead person, which she claims allows her to focus the specifics; at one house she said that that she saw bers, but each person also found eerie details: One on spiritual energy. She seems to actually see and blood everywhere, including bloody footprints, and remarked that she had been overcharged for a rental I was elated to hear that NBC’s “Medium” has talk to these people, and they seem to talk back.. She that the woman was stabbed. The resident told her car, another stated she had spilled something on her been renewed for a fourth season, although I was also describes specifics as if they’re in a particular that the victim had been watching a baby, and that clothes earlier and a third commented that she had dismayed that it won’t start until January. Where will area, or if two people are side by side. She describes she was found hours after her death with the baby just completed a book — all true. I get my fix of psychic visions and discussions with their personalities and quirks, then tells them that the having tracked her blood all around the house. The third task was for each psychic to discern the the dead? Thank goodness for Lifetime. loved one is out of pain, or watching over them. Can Williams really talk with the dead? I can’t details of a violent crime at a family’s home. Some Let me stop right there. You’re probably think- But is she really talking with those who have say, and neither can anyone else. But if she’s bring- deduced that it had been a drive-by, that it was the ing, “Interesting. This guy watches Lifetime.” This “passed on”? Or does she merely have a gift of intu- ing comfort and closure to family members, does it family’s son and most felt drawn toward a tree in the is most likely followed by some generalization about ition and understanding of human actions? Hell if matter? family’s front yard — the place the boy had died. my personality. Well, I’ll have you know that I’m I know. Sometimes she’s too specific, or she’ll say Lifetime’s other supernatural reality show, At the end of the episode, the worst two were elimi- not into all the “Ricki Lake overcoming cancer and something trite, making me think she’s groping in “America’s Psychic Challenge,” is an import from nated, and at the end of the series, the winner gets realizing she’s sexy” movies or “Her ex husband the dark. On the other hand, she often guesses sev- Britain. Self-proclaimed psychics from across the $100,000. Not bad. kidnaps her family and the police won’t help” spe- eral shockingly specific details that seem as though country compete in competitions designed to mea- Do these shows make me believe in psychics and cials; the only time I watch Lifetime is in the morn- they would be difficult to fabricate. At one reading sure their psychic abilities. In the first episode, four clairvoyance? Let’s just say I’m not ready to run to ings, when it airs “Frasier” after my 9 a.m. class. It she stated that the woman died of colon cancer on a contestants faced off in several challenges. First, Madame Monica yet — but these people might be was during an episode of “Frasier” that I saw an ad Sunday and that she used a lot of hand cream. The they had to find a person in an abandoned hospital. on to something. for two new shows airing on the women’s network sheer number of these details makes me think maybe, All of them said that they felt as though it had been Alex Guillén is the associate reviews editor. He is that might fill my desire for supernatural television. just maybe, she can communicate with the dead. a mental institution (which it had been); three of sensing something … yes, yes, he is sensing you will The first, “Lisa Williams: Life Among the Dead,” Another part of the show involves Williams trav- them were drawn to the area near where the person read the rest of the reviews section. Page 10 Tuesday, October 23, 2007

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Juanes — “La Vida … Es Un Ratico” (Universal Music Latino) The latest album from Latin rocker Juanes will, according to the art- Told you she was trouble The Hills are alive ist, be entirely in Spanish and will have a “very Colombian” sound Amy Winehouse meant it Newly endowed fake blonde to it. Hopefully co-producer Gustavo Santaolalla can reproduce the when she said she’s no good. Heidi Montag spent the quality of 2004’s “Mi Sangre.” Juanes furthers his messages of hope The singer was arrested last weekend thrashing around for peace and social change, especially in his native land. Oct. 23 week for possession and on a beach with her fiancé possible import of marijuana Spencer Pratt and a video Say Anything — “In Defense of the Genre” (J Records) in Norway. Police raided her camera — filming a music This alternative rock band’s third album takes lead singer Max Bemis’ hotel suite after receiving a video. The contenders for ragged emo style and mixes it up with some thick ballads and faux tip that a suspicious scent was worst couple ever decided show tunes. The album is most notable for its numerous collabora- wafting from under the door. to save money on the video tors, including Adam Lazzara of Taking Back Sunday, Chris Conley They found seven grams of pot for her new single “Body of Saves the Day and Hayley Williams of Paramore. Oct. 23 — enough to land the addicted Language,” which features star in jail overnight and slam Spencer rapping. Spencer Paul Curreri — “Velvet Rut” (Tin Angel) her with a €500 fine. Hope filmed Heidi home-video This folk and blues singer-songwriter has shocked listeners this doesn’t put her on the path style as she wriggled across by leaving his former, softer persona, and instead blasting out to rehab. wet sand. Hilarious. grimy Delta blues. Curreri’s experimental feel leads him all over the map, arriving eventually at reflective pub ramblings. This Just friends ... with benefits Show me your wand, Harry original songwriter deserves to be more well-known. Oct. 23 Life for Reese Witherspoon J.K. Rowling continues to hasn’t been quite like Pleasant- create drama about her fan- “The Signal” (Magnolia Pictures) ville since her divorce from tasy series, “Harry Potter.” Based in the current zombie comedy fad, “The Signal” follows a Ryan Philippe. The “Legally She revealed more secrets at small town in which all the TVs are broadcasting a signal that turns Blonde” star is again denying a reading when asked whether everyone into raving homicidal lunatics. “The Signal” is notable for the cruel intentions of gossip Albus Dumbledore ever found its unique style: three different directors filmed the three different bloggers, asserting that she and “true love.” To the shock of parts, leading one movie to have three distinct tones. Oct. 26 Jake Gyllenhall are not a cou- many, Rowling responded ple. The good girl insists the that she had always thought “Ghost: A Novel” by Alan Lightman (Pantheon Books) two have a lovely and amaz- of the headmaster as gay. She Physicist Alan Lightman’s new novel follows David, a down-on- ing friendship that is purely explained that falling in love his-luck guy who takes a job at a mortuary. After seeing what can platonic. That he’s made her with Gellert Grindelwald, only be described as a ghost, David is inundated with believers and laugh since her best laid plans whom he had to defeat in bat- skeptics. Lightman’s excellent prose and plot development move fell thorough has been just like tle, was his “great tragedy.” his exploration of life after death and the fluidity of time. Oct. 23 heaven. — by Alice Hahn ‘In Rainbows’ far exceeds hype Austen style prevails in ‘Book Club’ album from page 9 band has created a stunningly confident work of art austen from page 9 worship of the novels themselves. With each that feels truly like a Radiohead release, regardless book, the audience sees the parallels in the lives Canada synthesizers. A haunting, almost R&B three- of expectations or preconceptions. tales of Austen herself. If you have yet to read any of the members, as well as the unique ways with four beat and ethereal string section make “Nude” With such a high-profile band as Radiohead of the Austen novels, this film is just the place to which each character analyzes the stories based fit neatly in the slow-burning, anti-ballad canon of going completely independent, and becoming the start. It’s like Sparknotes in movie form, providing on his or her own experiences. From the timeless “Exit Music” and “High and Dry.” first to fully embrace the digital music revolution, a simple guide to the key plot lines of each of the romance between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy Maybe the most telling feeling one gets from we can only hope that change is on the horizon for stories and cleverly portraying how Austen’s in “Pride and Prejudice” to the trying relationship “In Rainbows” is that of instant familiarity within the deeply flawed record industry. In the meantime, novels are meant to be read. If you are already between the Dashwood sisters in “Sense and the Radiohead back catalog, while simultaneously however, we can celebrate “In Rainbows” as the an Austen fan, this film provides a wonderful Sensibility,” nothing is forgotten. Austen’s stories realizing that none of these songs would fit perfectly group cementing its place in history and allowing modern contrast to the ancient texts. Director and spill out into the lives of their readers, creating a on any of the group’s other releases. The album is us to witness the band of our generation at the peak screenwriter Robin Swicord does her job as well profound impact on their views and decisions on truly a culmination of the band’s previous styles, of its ability. as could be expected, weaving in and out of the love and life. If nothing else, the film succeeds in and in trying not to cover new territory or genres, the iiiii six storylines as well as the novels themselves, highlighting why Austen’s books are still popular avoiding confusion and forced plot lines. almost 200 years later. As a film strong in characters but weak “The Jane Austen Book Club” is not oscar- otherwise, its success was dependent on great worthy, but it’s far from awful. It meets every Poor writing kills ‘Jesse James’ casting. After reading the book this summer, I expectation one might have for a chick flick. Each could not have cast the film any better myself. plot works out almost too perfectly, walking that ‘james’ from page 9 acting catalogue, from cool mannerisms and the accent down Each character is played to absolute perfection, fine line between clever and far-fetched. Every collected “Ocean’s Eleven” Brad pat but, unlike Pitt, gets the from Hugh Dancy (“Evening”) as Grigg, the once in a while, isn’t that exactly what we need his killer. There are so many Pitt to brink-of-neurosis “Fight opportunity to craft a memorable only male member of the club as well as the only from the movies? To see life work out exactly tantalizing sides to the story, but Club” Brad Pitt, and still manages performance because he’s playing member who has never read an Austen novel, how it should, but never actually does? At some instead of picking and choosing to contain it all within the bounds a human being and not a quasi- to Kathy Baker (“13 Going on 30”) as the free- point, don’t we all wish that Jane Austen could which to use, the movie tries to of James’s metered accent and godlike myth. spirited Bernadette, the oldest member of the write us a happy ending for our own lives? “The do it all, and consequently feels steely mannerisms. Dominick’s Every move Affleck makes club and lover of all things Austen. The film Jane Austen Book Club” is cute and funny. If you out of synch. script jumps the character from is thought out. Every shift of also includes excellent performances from Amy are a true lover of Jane Austen or light romantic The problem with Jesse James zen sensai to crazy person and the eyes, every lick of his lips Brenneman (“Private Practice”), Maria Bello comedies, run to the theaters. If you are expecting is that, in the century and a back in the expanse of just a and every crack in his voice (“World Trade Center”), Emily Blunt (“The Devil a film that’s going to change your world forever, quarter since his death, he has scene or two. This makes the film seems meticulously planned and Wears Prada”) and Maggie Grace (“Lost”). it may only be worth a rental. become so venerated, so revered, feel thoroughly disjointed. placed with the utmost care. The greatest of the film’s strengths is its deep iiiii so mythologized in American That said, after the actual It’s his thoughtful and solid history that there are too many assassination, the film improves portrayal that ultimately glues different accounts of the actual remarkably. With the disorder the film together against the man floating around. Dozens of caused by Pitt’s character thoroughly gorgeous backdrop ‘Superman’ takes flight in PBK films and countless books have removed from the picture, a given by cinematographer Roger been devoted to expounding logical calm settles over the Deakins (“O Brother, Where Art ‘superman’ from page 9 sequence Superman declares, “Gosh I’m hungry / upon just one facet of this very remainder of the story, giving Thou?”). I’d sure like a T-bone steak / I haven’t felt this good complicated man. Writer-director Casey Affleck (“Ocean’s Still, by the point Affleck were also quite impressive. A huge backdrop of since Krypton knows when.” Even if you knew Andrew Dominik (“Chopper”) Eleven”) a chance to shine as the takes over the film, it’s almost comic book panels acted as a creative transitional the context, it still wouldn’t make sense. There are can’t focus on just one aspect, second title character. The real too little too late. It’s more than piece and a guide for the storyline. One scene even some classic one-liners, though, that save this farce so he uses them all, and it seems life Robert Ford was everything a little bit of a let-down because featured a huge three-dimensional comic book set, from being too odd — Lois asks, “Tell me please, like it’s all Pitt can do in the Jesse James was not — unsure movie characters don’t come any placing the actors in individual frames. One of the when will he learn it’s not some silly fly-by-night title role to keep up. The writing of himself, uncharismatic and, as better than Jesse James, and the few problems, however, was that none of the actors affair?” and direction have him changing the film’s title suggests, cowardly. knowledge that his role could seemed to wear microphones. This resulted in Though the story of “Superman” was a little weak, faces so often that it feels akin to Likewise, Affleck’s character have been handled so much several dropped lines and inaudible lyrics. the cast did its best and gave a fine performance. watching a cowboy trying to stay undergoes a logical course of better only colors the admittedly If you aren’t a huge Superman buff, or comic This production made full use of the cheesy themes on a bull. And yet, despite it all, growth and development and all-around good elements in the fan for that matter, the plot wouldn’t seem too of good versus evil and “always obeying the law.” If he does a damn good job. He runs enjoys a solidity and consistency film with the uneasy feeling of interesting. Lois has too many love interests besides taken for what it was — a tongue-in-cheek musical an exhausting gauntlet through that Pitt’s character sadly disappointment. Superman, and some scenes drag a bit. In addition, — it was very entertaining and featured some real the whole range of his prodigious lacks. Affleck, like Pitt, has the iiiii the lyrics seem very random at times. During a fight talent from our College community. Colbert’s ‘I Am America’ strays little from ‘Report’

Colbert from page 9 humor. The 10 Commandments were “Moses’s exchange student across the aisle. Now, on greatest achievement, though that beard was your college application, you can say that you Colbert, meanwhile, is forced to say a close second.” On evolution: “[Charles carried out an Independent Study in Foreign mostly the same things over and over. His Darwin] was on the Galapagos Islands for Tongues.” Colbert also handily summarizes on-air persona is merely an amalgamation of spring break, got smashed, woke up in bed entire courses into a few sentences for quick outlandishly right-wing claims and ideas with a next to a monkey and then had to come up learning. generous mix of reactionary political ideology with a theory that made it all okay.” Books are Introduction to Formal Models in Computer and a dash of powerful name-dropping. I’ve scary because “you can’t spell ‘book’ without Science: “Some people just don’t lose their never been a fan of “The Word,” the daily ‘boo!’” virginity ever.” segment that combines a Colbert dialogue with Ha. Ha. Ha. Comparative Religion: “Jesus wins.” sidekick text consisting mostly of puns, and And “The Word,” like a bad infection, just Introduction to Philosophy: “If a tree falls his interviews never have the same quality of won’t go away. The margins are full of cutesy in a forest and no one hears it, I hope it falls those on “The Daily Show.” But the ‘Report’ comments on the main text. At least on the on a philosophy professor.” isn’t without its charms; I particularly enjoy ‘Report’ you can listen to Colbert and read the Interracial Dynamics between Women of his “On Notice” (Jane Fonda and grizzly bears) puns simultaneously; in the book, you have to Color: “It’s not what you think.” and “Dead To Me” (New York intellectuals read the main text and then read the margin “I Am America (And So Can You!)” will, and bowtie pasta) boards. comments, breaking up the book’s flow. despite its flaws, rise to the top of the sale Unfortunately, ‘I Am America’ is more ‘I Am America’ is broken into chapters with charts. Why? Because Stephen Colbert gives of the same — a mere extension of the subjects such as the media, sports, old people Oprah a run for her money when it comes to show. The worst part is that it lacks the most and immigrants. The chapter with the best controlling the purchasing parity of his viewers, important aspect of “The Colbert Report”: jokes focuses on higher education. Although except Colbert controls young politically Colbert, himself. Sure, his picture is sprinkled he compares professors to Unabomber Ted minded liberals instead of cheesecake-eating throughout the book, but without his awesome Kaczynski, a gem of a joke follows this housewives. ‘I Am America’ could have been trademark personality to deliver the jokes, the parallel by showing how to pad a resume: better, much better, but it will have to do until whole concept becomes decidedly pedestrian. “Let’s say one day you’re bored in class, so to Colbert finds his niche in the political humor ‘I Am America’ is peppered with juvenile pass the time, you make out with the Danish market. Tuesday, October 23, 2007 Page 11 Women’s soccer: Tribe 2, George Mason 0 from the sidelines Zimmeck powers College to two wins Red Sox, Rockies By James Page shot that sailed past the Tiger’s keeper. The College’s Zimmeck fielded a pass from junior back Meredith The Flat Hat top scorer found the net twice more on headers Brown before vaulting the ball from 18 yards out prevail in LCS in the 49th and 54th minutes, with the second goal into the right side of the goal. Junior forward Claire Zimmeck led the Tribe to coming off a pass from sophomore midfielder Krissy The Tribe held an overwhelming 12-3 advantage victories over Towson University and George Mason Vornadore to give the Tribe a 3-0 advantage. in shots over the Patriots, but the team was only Matt Poms University this weekend, tallying five of the College’s Towson’s only goal was the result of a 25-yard able to capitalize on two of them. Junior midfielder Flat Hat Sports Columnist six total goals scored. Following her performance, strike from forward Samantha Blomquist that found Abby Lauer had a penalty kick in the 23rd minute, Zimmeck leads the CAA in goals (nine) and shots the top right corner of the goal. The Tribe responded but failed to convert on her attempt due to a diving (56), while ranking third in points with 18. Zimmeck’s less than a minute later as senior midfielder Emily save from the George Mason keeper. play netted the junior Top Drawer national player of Kittleson struck a 20-yard shot off the right bar and “We’ve had a lot of statistical inequalities, but As a die-hard Boston Red Sox fan who has, as the week honors. into the net to secure the win. we did very well in scoring,” Daly said. I write this, just finished watching the Sox rally “[Claire] had an outstanding performance this The College came out strong again Sunday, Junior goalie Meghan Walker recorded her from a three games to one ALCS deficit to clinch weekend, with a high quality of professionalism and notching their 12th shutout of the year en route to eighth shutout of the season for the College while a spot in the World Series, I promise that I will ability,” Head Coach John Daly said. a 2-0 victory over George Mason. Zimmeck again lowering her goals against average to 0.49 per game. do my very best to keep this column from turning With the two victories, the Tribe’s record now recorded the game-winning goal, this time in the 25th Walker leads the CAA in goals against average and into a Josh-Beckett-and-Kevin-Youkilis-for-co- stands at 11-4-1 overall and 6-1-1 in conference, minute off assists from freshman back Katy Winsper is second in shutouts. players-of-the-century editorial. However, given placing the College just behind James Madison and freshman midfielder Danielle Axenfield. Winsper The Tribe will play its final home contest of the my intense euphoria at the prospect of the Sox University, who sits atop the CAA standings. passed the ball from midfield up to Axenfield, who regular season this Friday when the College hosts actually continuing to play in October despite their The Tribe opened the weekend with a 4-1 victory headed it to Zimmeck. Zimmeck then proceeded to Georgia State University at 7 pm. Eric Gagne-induced 11th inning hemorrhage in over Towson. Zimmeck started off the scoring in the loft the ball from 10 yards out into the back of the The College begins its road trip this Friday at 7 Game 2, their inability to hit mediocre Cleveland 18th minute with a powerful drive upfield and a strong net. The College struck again in the 63rd minute when p.m. when it travels to Hofstra University. Indian’s starting pitchers Paul Byrd and Jake Westbrook and the general presence of Julio Lugo at shortstop, that will be extremely difficult. Earlier in the weekend, I had intended to write about the Former pitcher stars for Tribe football criminal treatment of future Hall of Fame manager Joe Torre by the Yankees ownership; however, as ATCHISON from page 12 upper body lifting as a pitcher, so he his game-tying 57-yard touchdown don’t really want me any more than soon as Dustin Pedroia launched a Rafael Betancourt found himself far behind the rest of reception against Villanova University. 255,” Atchison said. He added that fastball high into the Green Monster seats to give Having played football for Albemarle the football team. His hard work was He took in a five-yard pass and did the “it’s definitely doable” for him to add Boston an insurmountable 5-2, Game 7 lead, that High School outside Charlottesville, rewarded in the fall, as he earned rest all on his own, showcasing his weight to his 245-pound frame. idea went straight out the window. For now, the Va., Atchison was by no means new himself a spot. speed and breaking tackles on his way While it is unlikely for Atchison to focus will be squarely on the events of the two to the sport. He entered spring football While Atchison was struggling to to the end zone. hear his name called in April’s NFL League Championship Series, which both yielded practice as a tryout, and at the end was make the team, he was making himself “I think I got a lot of respect and draft, he has a good shot of signing as spectacular results. told he could stay on the team. The next well-known among the coaching staff. confidence from the coaching staff an undrafted free agent with a team in While America (and now Japan) focused on the obstacle for Drew was to make the 90- “Right away we knew that he [was] from that play,” Atchison said. the spring or summer. His speed (he’s dramatic proceedings at Jacob’s Field and Fenway man roster. tall, [and he had] ball skills,” Kepa said. Entering this season as a starter, been timed in the 4.7 range in the 40- Park, the Colorado Rockies were busy adding to their “If you don’t get on that 90-man “He made a splash pretty early with Atchison started off on a tear, catching yard dash), length (6’7” with long impressive list of late-season accomplishments. In roster basically you’re behind the that.” 18 passes and three touchdowns arms) and pass-catching ability make a series contested between two relatively unknown whole year because that’s when a lot of During the 2005 season, Atchison through his first four games. Defenses him a valuable commodity. Also, his teams in a television executive’s nightmare (FOX the instruction and learning occurs in spent most of his time as the no. 4 tight took notice of his hot start and soon offensive coordinator believes that even declined to air the games on national television, football,” Atchison said. end, but did get to travel with the team began to put more focus on him, which his limited experience works in his instead banishing the series to the hinterlands — After being told that it was unsure for the last few games of the season has caused his production to slip over advantage. and awful announcing — of TBS), the Rockies whether or not he’d make the 90- and played some on special teams. He the past three games. However, his “Some guys develop a lot later waltzed over the Arizona Diamondbacks in a crisp, man roster, Atchison decided to stay entered the 2006 season as the no. 2 presence still affects games. and he’s one of those guys,” Kepa four-game sweep. Hardly even breaking a sweat, in Williamsburg for the summer, tight end behind Matt Trinkle. He saw “Now more teams are keying in said. “He’s going to be stronger and Colorado trailed for a grand total of two innings in just as he has every summer since action in two tight end sets, and began on Drew,” junior wideout Elliot Mack bigger. He’s only been playing for the entire series as they rode the strong pitching of joining the team, to try to improve to feel comfortable in the offense. said. “They’re covering up some of the two, two and a half years. There’s an starters Jeff Francis and Josh Fogg and the typical his skills and bulk up his lean 6’7” Atchison believes his breakthrough routes he likes to run, which opens it up upside to him.” heroics of NLCS MVP Matt Holliday, as well as the frame. Atchison had done very little as a football player came during for other people.” While he says that he plans to try newly-found dominance of closer Manny Corpas Phillips has no shortage of praise for to get on an NFL roster, Atchison is to their first ever National League Pennant. The his tight end, calling Atchison a “great not getting too wrapped up in the Rockies have now won an incredible 21 out of their weapon to have,” and saying that, process. last 22 games, while becoming the first team since regardless of whether he throws the “[Making it with an NFL team] is the 1976 Cincinnati Reds to start a postseason 7-0. ball behind him, low or out in front of one of my goals, but it’s not one what Meanwhile, on the East Coast, the Indians and him, he can count on the senior to come I’m heart set on,” Atchison said. “A Red Sox were engaged in a series of stunning down with the pass. lot of my intrigue with the NFL is just momentum changes. Boston dominated Game 1, “He can make some tough catches,” to see how much better I can get and blowing out the Tribe behind yet another unhittable Phillips said. see how much more I can improve performance by the new Mr. October, Josh Beckett. In addition to attracting defenses and and keep improving.” However, Cleveland struck back, taking Game 2 winning the respect of his quarterback, If Atchison is unable to catch after torching Red Sox anti-closer Eric Gagne in the Atchison has been making the on with an NFL team, he already top of the 11th inning of a tie ball game, eventually National Football League take notice. has his backup plan lined up. He is scoring seven runs to silence a shocked Fenway Several NFL scouts have attended currently maintaining a 3.92 GPA in crowd and even the series at one game apiece. Back Tribe practices and games to take a his graduate school classes, where at Jacob’s Field, the Indians continued their hot look at the tight end. He is currently he is pursuing his masters of arts and play, shutting down the potent Boston lineup to win ranked 32nd among tight ends on education degree. He hopes to teach Games 3 and 4, posting an intimidating three games NFLDraftScout.com. In the 2007 NFL biology and maybe do some coaching to one lead. However, the Red Sox would not be Draft, 13 tight ends were selected. Most as well. cowed. Exhibiting the exact same relaxed attitude scouts have told Atchison that he needs Whether he finds himself next that allowed them to pull off their unprecedented to get stronger and gain more weight, year catching passes from NFL 2004 ALCS comeback, Boston shut down the although how much weight differs quarterbacks, or teaching high Indians in Games 5 and 6, lighting up Cleveland aces from scout to scout. schoolers biology, Atchison isn’t C.C. Sabathia and Fausto Carmona for 11 earned “One scout told me he’d like to see likely to rest on his laurels. runs to bring the series to a pivotal seventh game. me at 265 [lbs.] or 270, and then another “I just want to keep pushing myself At Fenway, the Red Sox jumped on the board early, courtesy photo — william and mary sports information scout told me that they’re looking at me and push the limit of my abilities and scoring runs in the first three innings, yet, by the Atchison has caught 22 passes this season for 363 yards and 3 touchdowns. more as a receiving tight end so they see how far I can go,” Atchison said. fifth, the Indians had closed to within a run, scoring two off a shaky Daisuke Matsuzaka. That lead seemed increasingly fragile as Cleveland pushed the tying run to third with one out in the seventh, but Football Tribe relies on returning players All Star reliever Hideki Okajima induced one of the biggest double plays in Red Sox history to escape the FOOTBALL from page 12 MEN’S BASKETBALL from page 12 thing everyday and playing hard everyday,” Shaver said. jam and end the inning, to the roars of the ecstatic “But they have to learn to take over a little bit more of a Fenway faithful. In the bottom half of the inning, said. “You’ve got to do those face long-term problems, though Sexton’s knee drew the vocal role with this team and that takes a little time.” potential Rookie of the Year Dustin Pedroia blasted things to win on the road and we most concern from Shaver. The Tribe also lost sophomore With emerging leaders, intense competition for playing his two-run homer into the brisk Massachusetts did them, so we are very happy guard Matt McFadden, who decided to leave the team. time and new faces, the Tribe will face a stiff test when night, sealing the pennant for the Red Sox in an with that.” Nevertheless, with the bulk of the team participating in it opens its season on the road at Georgetown University eventual 11-2 victory. With a bye week behind them, practice, the competition for playing time is strong and two Nov. 10. Which brings the baseball world to what should the College will now face no. 4 junior forwards Chris Darnell and Alex Smith have already “I think it motivates you in the offseason,” Shaver be an outstanding Fall Classic. Both teams are red University of Massachusetts. The shown marked improvement from last year. said. “We told our guys last spring that every time you hot; Boston outscored the Indians 30-5 in the final Minutemen head to Williamsburg “Chris Darnell has made tremendous strides as a player,” get a little tired and don’t want to go to the weight room three games of the ALCS, while Colorado has not sporting a 6-1 record and are Shaver said. “He’s simply put himself in the forefront as one or you don’t want to take some extra shots, think about lost since September 28th. Overall, the series should undefeated in CAA play. of our best players right now in the first week of practice.” Georgetown on that opening game.” come down to several key matchups. The Rockies’ “Whether you are coming off a Smith developed his game over the summer while Until then the College will continue practicing starting rotation of Jeff Francis, Josh Fogg, Ubaldo bye week or a loss or whatever, it playing for the Panamanian National Team in the Pan before a scheduled exhibition game with Saint Andrews Jiminez and Franklin Morales, while unheralded in doesn’t change the fact that this is a American Games and in the FIBA Americas Championship. Presbyterian College Nov. 6. much of the country, was untouchable in the NLCS, very good team that we’re facing,” Those experiences have added maturity and confidence to posting a sparkling 1.66 ERA in four games. This Laycock said. “We had a lot of his game in addition to helping him slim down. will be contrasted with a Red Sox lineup that is trouble with them last year. They “Physically, if you look at him, he’s lost weight — which tearing the cover off the ball; Kevin Youkilis, Dustin are playing very well, and they’re is a good thing,” Shaver said. “Alex has always had a little Pedroia and Mike Lowell together hit .397 with very physical, very talented and bit of an issue with stamina. Losing weight and playing a 20 RBI’s and five home runs against Cleveland, well-coached.” lot of basketball this summer, his stamina is different right while David Ortiz and Manny Ramirez are two of The matchup against now, so we certainly hope to keep him on the floor for more the best postseason hitters ever to play the game. Massachusetts is just the tip of minutes.” Additionally, Boston ace Josh Beckett, while only the iceberg, as the Tribe closes its In addition to the improvement of returning players, the 27 years old, is well on his way to becoming one of season against four teams ranked in College has three freshmen learning the system and vying the best October pitchers in baseball history, going the top 25. The tough schedule is to for playing time. In addition to Sexton, freshmen Marcus 3-0 with a 1.17 ERA and 26 strikeouts in the 2007 be expected from the conference, Kitts and Vali Lazarescu bolster the Tribe’s depth. playoffs. With Beckett’s postseason dominance, which has grown accustomed to “On paper it’s a very good class,” Shaver said. “These his starts in Games 1 and 5 are almost sure to be placing teams in the top 25 year in guys are good players and several we think will be factors Red Sox wins, and if reliable Boston starter Curt and year out. this year, but they’re going to have to really be good to Schilling, also a great October performer, can post “It’s a very strong league from break into the lineup and that’s what you want.” two solid games, Colorado has little shot at winning top to bottom,” Laycock said. The freshmen highlight one obvious transition that the series. However, if the Rockies can steal a win “A lot of teams compete for the occurs each season as they learn the ins-and-outs of college against Schilling and get strong performances from championship. We are facing good basketball, but an equally important transition involves the their young starters, they have an excellent chance teams every week and we’re going maturation of seniors into leaders. This season’s captains of beating the Red Sox’s unpredictable back half of to be facing a great team this week — seniors Laimis Kisielius and Nathan Mann — continue the rotation and taking their first ever World Series with [Massachusetts].” to adapt to this new role and must fill the void left by Adam Championship. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. Payton and Adam Trumbower. COURTESY photo — William and mary SPORTS INFORMATION Matt Poms may be e-mailed at [email protected]. Saturday at Zable Stadium. “They’re both guys you can count on doing the right Senior Nathan Mann practices as Coach Shaver looks on. He’ll be rooting for his Red Sox in the World Series. Sports Editor Jeff Dooley Associate Sports Editor Miles Hilder Associate Sports Editor Andrew Pike Women’s Soccer: Tribe 1, UNC 0 [email protected] p o r t s Tuesday, October 23, 2007 Page 12 S Men’s Basketball Sp o r t s in b r i e f men’s soccer Experience leads Tribe into practice Tribe goes winless during College returns 11 players, nine key contributors from last year’s 15-15 squad weekend roadtrip Redshirt freshman Andrew Mc- By Andrew Pike the same. Our offense is going to be Adams recorded his fifth shutout Flat Hat Assoc. Sports Editor basically the same,” Shaver said. “We’ve of the year, notching five saves, as got 11 guys returning that know what the Tribe tied George Mason Uni- With four starters and five key we’re doing on day one. They can help the versity 0-0 Sunday. George Mason contributors returning, Tribe practices freshman learn.” outshot the Tribe 9-4 in the first are off to a relatively smooth start. In The only hiccup so far in practice has half, but the College came back in just a week of practice, the competition been some players missing time due to the second half and kept the pres- for playing time is apparent and so is the injury. Two players who have seen limited sure on with 12 shots on goal and experience of the team. practice time are junior transfer Sean an 8-3 advantage in corner kicks. “No question, it’s been the best five or McCurdy (who is ineligible to play until The College’s best scoring oppor- six days that we’ve had since I’ve been the 2008 to 2009 season due to NCAA tunity came in the second overtime at William and Mary,” Head Coach Tony transfer rules) and freshman guard John period when sophomore Price Shaver said. Sexton. McCurdy has a small fracture Thomas fired a strike on goal that Shaver credits a strong offseason of in his foot and has yet to practice, while was stopped by the George Mason work from his players, an abundance of Sexton has a knee injury that has kept him keeper. Following the tie, the Tribe upperclassmen and a familiar style of off the floor. Junior forward Alex Smith sat stands at 6-6-3 overall and 3-2-1 in play as reasons practice is off to a solid out Thursday’s practice with a migraine, the CAA. Prior to Sunday’s score- start. but Shaver noted that these players do not less draw, the College lost to Tow- “For the first time since I’ve been courtesy photo — william and mary sports information son University 1-0 in overtime. here, our defense is going to be basically See MEN’S BASKETBALL page 11 The Tribe huddles during its first practice Oct. 12. The team opens Nov. 10 at Georgetown. Towson’s Pat Healey headed in the winning goal as time expired in the Sports Feature first overtime frame. The College returns to action Friday Oct. 26 against Georgia State. field hockey Excelling in a new field College splits a pair of conference matches The Tribe, now 8-9 overall and 2-5 in the CAA, recorded a 3-0 victory against VCU before losing 3-0 to no. 8 James Madi- son University over the weekend. Outshooting VCU 8-1 Saturday, the College put away three goals in the first half, including the game-winner from senior captain and midfielder Jes Kacerek in the 19th minute. Freshmen forwards Michelle Krewinghaus and Jenna Cinalli added a goal apiece to extend the Tribe’s lead and se- cure victory. In Sunday’s match at JMU, the game remained tied after 35 minutes of scoreless play, but the College yielded three sec- ond-half goals en route to a 3-0 loss. The Dukes enjoyed a 19-2 advantage in shots, holding the Tribe to one shot in each half. Senior goalkeeper Gwen Hunter recorded six stops and is now one of three Tribe goalkeepers with over 300 career saves.

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volleyball 10/19 @ George Mason — L, 3-2 10/21 @ James Madison — L, 3-0 courtesy photo — William and mary sports information MEN’S SWIMMING Senior tight end Drew Atchison shown here against Virginia Tech Sept. 22 has emerged as one of junior quarterback Jake Phillips’ s favorite targets in his third season with the team. 10/20 vs. N.C. State — L, 234-64 10/20 @ East Carolina — L, 185- 104 Senior tight end Drew Atchison goes from relief pitcher to NFL prospect woMEN’S SWIMMING By Jeff Dooley for 363 yards and 3 touchdowns through “That was kind of disheartening for me,” Athlete Profile 10/20 vs. N.C. State — L, 195- 105 Flat Hat Sports Editor his first seven games. His production is Atchison said. “I’ve always been a pretty Drew Atchison particularly impressive considering the good athlete and I’ve always been taught 10/20 @ East Carolina — L, 195- Position: Tight End 106 Now in his 24th season with the Tribe, fact that three years ago he was not even that hard work will lead to improvement offensive coordinator Zbig Kepa knows playing football. and success and that wasn’t the case for Height: 6’7” Men’s golf a valuable asset when he sees one. Atchison first came to the College on a me with baseball. 10/15-16 Belmont Fall Shoot- Weight: 245 lbs. out — 10th of 12 “A tight end that can catch the ball,” partial baseball scholarship as a pitcher for “I was working real hard both in 2007 stats Kepa said. “That’s a rare commodity.” the Tribe. He saw action in four innings practice and in the weight room. I was WOMen’s golf Even rarer than a pass-catching tight as a freshman, yet struggled to perform doing everything the coaches were asking (through 7 games): 10/15-16 Spider Invitational — 22 receptions, 363 yards, 3 TDs T-5th of 12 end, however, is one that comes to the well. He remained on the team heading me to do but I just wasn’t getting much team via the pitcher’s mound. into his sophomore year, putting in extra better,” Atchison said. Facts: Played for Tribe baseball In his first year as a starter, senior hours in an attempt to improve as a player. So he decided to make the switch from freshman year; currently ranked no. tight end Drew Atchison has emerged as He remained on the roster for the first few the baseball diamond to the gridiron. Sc h e d u l e one of junior quarterback Jake Phillips’ games of the season but was not put into 32 among tight end prospects by favorite targets, hauling in 22 catches any games. See ATCHISON page 11 NFLDraftScout.com Tues., Oct. 23 WOMen’s Tennis Football Notebook ITA East Regional Champion- See FOOTBALL page 7 ships * men’s golf After tight win, Tribe takes on no. 4 Georgetown Hoya Invitational ** Thurs., Oct. 25 College hosts CAA power UMass Saturday in homecoming contest FIELD HOCKEY By Miles Hilder Redshirt freshman wide receiver Cameron that proved to be the game-winner and a @ Richmond —­ 3:30 p.m. Flat Hat Assoc. Sports Editor Dohse hauled in seven passes, two for three-yard gain on third and short that sealed * Tournament in Norfolk, Va. touchdowns, and accumulated 123 receiving the Tribe’s victory. ** Tournament held in Bealls- Don’t look now, but the Tribe may yards in a career day that netted him CAA The College’s defense also played well ville, Md. be thinking playoffs. Following a hard- Rookie of the Week honors. Dohse bested as the unit successfully rebounded from a fought victory over the University of his career mark of 117 yards, which was set disappointing outing against Villanova. Late Maine last Saturday, the College’s against Villanova University the week before. in the fourth quarter, Maine blocked a Tribe In s i d e record sits above .500 (4-3) after seven “[Cameron’s] just doing what he is punt, setting up field position at the College’s games for the first time since 2005. supposed to be doing, and by doing it on a 24-yard line. But the defense, anchored by a Women’s Soccer If the Tribe wins its final four games, consistent basis, that’s where the big plays are 10-tackle performance from junior linebacker See how the College the team will advance to the postseason, coming and occurring,” Head Coach Jimmye Josh Rutter, shut down the Maine offense, fared in their two home CAA a feat deemed extremely unlikely at the Laycock said. “He is a very solid receiver for forcing a field goal to keep the Tribe in the games this weekend. See season’s outset. us right now.” lead. WOMEN’S SOCCER page 11. The Tribe finds itself in the playoff hunt Fifth-year senior running back Tony Viola “We were in a tough situation at the end, from the sidelines thanks to the team’s 21-20 victory over Maine proved vital to the Tribe’s victory as well, our defense had to go in and they held them See our columnist’s take on the on the road last weekend. The College used rushing the ball nine times in the fourth to a field goal, and then after that our offense Red Sox and Rockies series victo- a combination of veteran experience and quarter for 36 yards and totaling 44 yards on took it … and never gave it back,” Laycock ries. See FROM THE Alex Haglund — The Flat Hat youthful fervor to come from behind and hold the ground for the day. Viola’s fourth-quarter SIDELINES page 11. Junior QB Jake Phillips. on for the win. scampers included a three-yard touchdown See FOOTBALL page 11