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MONDAY Th GW May 18, 2009 ALWAYS ONLINE: WWW.GWHATCHET.COM Vol. 106 • Iss. 2 Hatchet AN INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWSPAPER - SERVING THE GW COMMUNITY SINCE 1904 Graduates bid farewell on National Mall

Anne Wernikoff/assistant photo editor Students cheer as they celebrate their graduation Sunday morning on the National Mall. More than 4,000 graduating seniors attended the University-wide Commencement ceremony.

Weather holds for celebration how much the University paid for the Set as your goal that Rain forecasted, broadcasts, though she said webcasting

Anne Wernikoff/assistant photo editor the ceremony was something the Uni- you can make the White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel delivers the keynote address at Com- but ceremony goes versity has wanted to do for some time. mencement, held Sunday morning on the National Mall. Columbian College of Arts and Sci- world a better place. ences graduate Eric Struening said that on outdoors the damp atmosphere was the only Because if you can downside. by Gabrielle Bluestone “The speech was Rahmtastic – do that, a remarkable “ Emanuel: All hands Metro News Editor straight and to the point,” Struening said. thing can happen. If “The only thing disappointing about the Thousands of undergraduate, grad- ceremony was the weather.” you try to make the uate and doctoral students celebrated During the Commencement exercis- “ on deck for America their collegiate careers on an overcast, es, University President Steven Knapp world a better place a windy morning in front of the Capitol bestowed honorary degrees on Eman- and an audience of 19,000 friends and uel, Jeanne Narum – the founder and better place, the world by Emily Cahn edge that America has had a tough couple family. director of Project Kaleidoscope, a group can be a better place. Campus News Editor years, but in the long run America will be The two-hour ceremony took place dedicated to building and sustaining un- known not for what’s been done over the on the National Mall between 4th and dergraduate programs in science, tech- And that’s a wonderful White House Chief of Staff Rahm Eman- past few years, but for what we’re about to 7th streets and included speeches from nology, engineering and mathematics – uel urged more than 4,000 GW graduates to do to come back. But that will only be true if University offi cials, students and honor- and John Safer, who is a sculptor, banker thought. serve a cause bigger than themselves, but all of us do our part.” ary degree recipients like keynote speak- and real estate developer. made room for plenty of self-deprecating Emanuel added, "It’s an all-hands-on- er and White House Chief of Staff Rahm Safer told students to pursue their jokes in his keynote address at the Universi- deck moment for America." Emanuel. interests, citing his own multi-faceted ca- JOHN SAFER ty-wide Commencement ceremony Sunday During his address, Emanuel said he An early rain cleared the way for reer, which includes jobs in the Air Force, HONORARY DEGREE morning on the National Mall. hoped graduates would learn from his mis- a dry ceremony, but wind muffl ed the real estate and art. RECIPIENT In a speech that echoed President Barack takes – including what he said included a speaker’s microphones at times and the “Throughout all of that, that was Obama’s message of practical optimism, “reckless past” and lack of humility that morning was gloomily cloudy. As a pre- never my focus in life. My focus was Emanuel, who received an honorary Doc- plagued him throughout parts of his career. caution, the University had 25,000 blue, ous content of popular late-night street always my art and my sculpture and I vendor Manouch’s GW sauce. She em- tor of Pubic Service degree from GW, told “Learn humility and wisdom when you GW embossed ponchos and 25,000 bot- tried to spend at least half my waking the graduates that times are tough, but with stumble, because it will help you when you tles of water on hand for the graduates phasized the importance of taking risks hours on that sculpture,” Safer said. “I in life, explaining that the regrets that hard work and a generation fi lled with new succeed,” he said. “Being forced to come and their families and friends, Univer- tried to create beauty where there previ- ideas, America can emerge better than ever. back from that failure is why I am standing sity spokeswoman Tracy Schario said. “really eat away at you” stem from what ously was none.” people opt not to do. “This is a school in the heart of our na- here today. You will have failures in your life, The Commencement ceremony was Student speaker Naomi Rapp’s ad- tion’s capital where students and the Univer- but it is what you do during those valleys broadcast on the local ABC 7 affi liate and “I triple-dog-dare you to take those dress noted a number of shared GW ex- risks and live without regret,” Rapp said. sity itself make public service a big priority,” that determine the heights of your peaks.” webcast live on the station’s Web site, periences among the graduates, from the Emanuel said. “Anyone would acknowl- Schario said. Schario did not disclose See RAHM, p. 6 annoyance of motorcades to the mysteri- See COMM, p. 6 SEAS alum urges gradsa to follow dreams Trustees outline Academy Award- winning engineer goals for next year by Sarah Scire to establish a permanent committee Senior News Editor dedicated to overseeing develop- delivers address ments at the Virginia campus and by Amanda Lindner Despite news that the Univer- begin a legislative agenda for the Web Editor sity’s endowment dipped below campus that could include “regular $1 billion this year, GW’s Board of meetings” with government lead- Trustees optimistically charted goals ers in Richmond, Va. An Academy Award winner may for next year in their fi nal meeting “We are the largest private Uni- seem like an unusual guest for a crowd of the academic year on Friday. versity in Virginia and there are op- of engineers, but alumnus Bill Westen- The Board enthusiastically dis- portunities for direct support,” he hofer, who addressed the graduating cussed expanding the University’s said. class of the School of Engineering and research opportunities, improving After the general meeting, the Applied Science, was a tangible ex- GW’s Virginia campus and solicit- Board went into executive session ample of the wide variety of careers an ing additional donations for proj- – which is closed to the public. The engineering degree can lead to. ects like the Smith Center and the trustees discussed fi nancial matters, SEAS, which is celebrating its 125th proposed Science and Engineering and an executive fi nancial report anniversary, hosted its graduation cer- Complex at its general meeting in prepared by Executive Vice Presi- emony Saturday night in the Smith the Elliott School building on Fri- dent and Treasurer Lou Katz stated Center. Westenhofer, who graduated day morning. that the University’s endowment the school with a degree in computer “We would like to make the Vir- fell to $995.7 million in March of science in 1995, earned an Academy ginia campus an integral part of the 2009, just shy of the billion-dollar Award for Achievement in Visual Ef- George Washington University,” mark reached in 2007. fects on the fi lm, “The Golden Com- said Trustee Mark Hughes, outlin- The endowment’s return for pass.” ing some of the Board’s goals for the 12 months leading up to March He spoke to the 450 graduates about the part of campus located in Ash- 2009 was about negative 21 percent, his own struggle with “competing Chrisr Gregory/Hatchet photographer burn, Va. Bill Westenhofer, alumnus and Academy Award winner, spoke to the graduating class of the See SEAS, p. 6 Hughes said the trustees hoped See TRUSTEES, p. 6 School of Engineering and Applied Science Saturday night at the Smith Center. 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CAMPUS Obama aide SNAPSHOT Cha-Cha Chernak New Hall CALENDAR tapes NPR show renamed Philip in Lisner Amsterdam Hall May 20 A close advisor to President The Board of Trustees approved Barack Obama joked along with a measure Friday morning to rename HIGH 79 | LOW 57 TOASTMASTERS hosts of the popular radio show New Hall as Philip Amsterdam Hall Bolster your public speak- “Wait Wait … Don’t Tell Me!” at in honor of a prominent GW trustee ing skills with GW Toast- the show’s taping Thursday eve- who passed away last year. masters, an organization ning in Lisner Auditorium. The renaming request was made that focuses on improv- The show, which is produced by Amsterdam’s son and approved ing public speaking and by National Public Radio and by the Board of Trustees Friday at leadership skills. Meet- distributed to stations across the the governing body’s spring meetings last for one hour and country, hosted campaign strate- ing. Amsterdam, who died in March participants can learn from gist David Axelrod and raised of 2008, left a $5 million bequest to examples of prepared and money for WAMU, American the Trachtenberg School of Public on-the-spot speeches. University’s radio station and Policy and Public Administration, NPR’s D.C. affi liate. Hosted by established the Hortense Amster- 7 p.m. Peter Sagal, the game show-style dam House on G Street, and made Marvin Center 310 production also featured a panel several gifts to the President’s Fund of comedians including Mo Rocca, for Excellence, according to a Board a former correspondent for The of Trustees memorandum. Daily Show, and Paula Pound- New Hall, which was built in stone, an Emmy Award-winning 1997, is located on H street between May 21 comedian known for her offbeat 23rd and 24th streets. Trustee Nel- humor and wardrobe. son Carbonell, the Board’s vice HIGH 80 | LOW 65 During his half-hour ap- chairman, said the University was "STREET FIGHT" MOVIE pearance on the show, Axelrod pleased to rename the building. Join the School of Political played a trivia game called, “No “New Hall was not named after Management Alumni As- We Can’t” – a play on the Obama Mr. and Mrs. New, believe it or not,” sociation for its first movie campaign slogan, “Yes We Can.” Anne Wernikoff/assistant photo editor Carbonell said. “It was named by night. The movie “Street He was asked three questions [Executive Vice President and Trea- Fight” will be shown and a Senior Vice President for Student and Academic Support Services Robert Chernak dances about leaders of utopian societies at this year's Monumental Celebration held at Union Station Saturday night. surer] Lou Katz’s creative real estate discussion will follow. The but answered only one correctly. team.” movie tells the story for the Between questions, Axelrod –Sarah Scire mayoral race in Newark, joked about the fi rst family’s new N.J. dog, Bo, saying he now has to get Professor Frank Sesno approved to lead School of Media and Public Affairs to work early to give it a walk. 6 p.m. Though Axelrod said his days Professor Frank Sesno Sesno said in an interview ear- announced earlier in April that the School of Media and Public Marvin Center 3rd Floor often feel like the television show will be the new director of the lier this month after being nom- he would step down from his Affairs,” Sesno said at Friday’s Amphitheater “The West Wing” – with mul- School of Media and Public Af- inated by SMPA faculty. “It’s a post when his three-year term board meeting. tiple problems to face simultane- fairs after being selected by the time of great change, great op- expires in July. Earlier this year, Sesno ously – he said Obama “usually SMPA faculty and approved by portunity and we here in the Professor Steven Livings- hosted an event with fi ve for- makes good decisions” and that the Columbian College of Arts middle of Washington, D.C., ton, chair of the SMPA Director mer secretaries of state and he doesn’t have many mistakes to and Sciences Dean Peg Barratt, in this University can make a Nominating Committee, said launched Planet Forward, a May 22 correct. University offi cials said Friday. very substantial difference in Sesno was chosen for his grasp Web- and television-based HIGH 79 | LOW 65 Sagal prodded Axelrod to tell Board of Trustees Chairman the lives of our students in the of the changing media land- hybrid program dedicated to ASIA TO AMERICA the audience what ringtones he Russell Ramsey announced at material we research and in the scape in the 21st century. bringing environmental issues Check out “From Asia uses for important members of Friday’s board meeting that industry we follow.” Once Sesno was selected to the forefront. to America: Uncovering the Obama Administration. Sa- Sesno would take over as the He added that when he as- by the committee, he was voted “The vision, energy and the Forgotten History of gal was particularly interested in school’s leader. Sesno, an Emmy sumes the director position, he in unanimously by the SMPA insight he brings to Planet For- GW’s First Asian Students” which ringtone Axelrod used for Award-winning journalist and will seek student input to de- faculty. ward signals for all of us the sponsored by the Gelman GW Commencement speaker and a former special correspondent termine what issues he should Barratt confi rmed Friday direction he will take SMPA,” Library Diversity Group. White House Chief of Staff Rahm for CNN, has been a professor tackle fi rst. evening that she approved Ses- Livingston said. Professor Shawn McHale Emanuel, who is known for his in the SMPA for three years. “I’m going to spend a lot of no to take over the director po- Before arriving at GW, Ses- will speak on the history of temper. As director, Sesno said he time speaking to and listening sition, but declined to comment no was a professor of public the University’s first Asian “When Rahm Emanuel plans to embrace the period to faculty and students, others, on why she approved Sesno, policy and communications at students and GW’s con- calls, does it play something by of change in the fi eld of media alumni, our national council,” or when he will offi cially take George Mason University. He nection with the continent N.W.A.?” Sagal asked jokingly, and public affairs. Sesno said. over. has also served as the Washing- halfway around the world. referring to the rap group from “The future is very chal- Sesno will replace outgo- “I very much look forward ton bureau chief for CNN. Compton, Calif. lenging but also very bright,” ing director Lee Huebner, who to my position as director of –Emily Cahn 11:30 a.m. The show aired on WAMU on Gelman Library 207 Saturday morning. –Emily Cahn www.gwhatchet.com News The GW Hatchet Monday, May 18, 2009 | 3 Speakers cover diverse array of topics at ceremonies

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ELLIOTT SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS Former SEC chair discusses career paths NATO ambassador headlines ceremony by Gabrielle Bluestone if they could only get them to by Amy D’Onofrio Glassman said, drawing said Glassman was wise and Metro News Editor listen. Leaving aside mass mur- Hatchet Staff Writer laughter from the audience. informative in her address to derers and pirates, always treat Glassman discussed the the graduates. The U.S. Ambassador to other people well,” Volker said. A former Securities and importance of ethics in busi- “[Glassman’s] credentials NATO advised graduating stu- “Second, don’t get confused Exchange Commission leader ness, learning from negative were amazing,” Jones said. dents in the Elliott School of In- by our political process … the injected humor into her re- job experiences and advised “It was good to hear from ternational Affairs to treat oth- people who see through the po- marks about the uncertain graduates to build a financial someone who’d been through ers well, examine the political litical competition and grasp the job market awaiting School cushion to fall back on. all the experiences she had in process, and exercise regularly underlying truth are the most of Business graduates at the She also used examples of the business world.” in a wide-ranging keynote ad- successful people overall.” school's undergraduate cer- cases she saw in her position dress at the school’s graduation Volker also told students emony on Friday afternoon. with the SEC to illustrate how ceremony in the Smith Center that the most successful people Former SEC chairman employees can easily fall into on Friday. he knows exercise regularly, eat Cynthia Glassman delivered participating in fraud. Ambassador Kurt Volker, a healthy and nurture relation- the keynote address in the “The lesson I took from career member of the U.S. For- ships with friends and family. Smith Center, imparting wis- those cases is that you should eign Service and a GW alum- Volker was one of three peo- dom to more than 400 degree align yourself with people of nus, told the graduating class of ple who spoke at length during candidates. She served as an integrity,” Glassman said. more than 900 students that he the ceremony. SEC commissioner between Glassman advised stu- hoped to impart advice based Student speaker Kaitlin Di- Anne Wernikoff/assistant photo editor 2002 and 2006, and was the dents to not be taken in by on what he wished he knew ane Muench outlined lessons U.S. ambassador to NATO and acting chairman for part of get-rich-quick schemes, to when he graduated from GW 22 she learned sifting through GW alumnus Kurt Volker. 2005. She also served as a save their money and invest years ago. trash in Thailand, and Elliott U.S. undersecretary of com- it well, to consider public ser- “This is the part where School Dean Michael Brown ing the economic crisis and the merce from 2006 until earlier vice at some point in their ca- speakers say what they would recalled momentous occasions inauguration of President Ba- this year. reer and to keep learning, no like to say to their own kids that occurred this year, includ- rack Obama. “This is a very scary time matter what career path they to be going out into the real choose. world. The silver lining is “It’s okay if you don’t COLUMBIAN COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES that there’s a good chance have a plan and if you do that this is the worst job mar- have one, it’s okay to change Viktors Dindzans/photo editor Popular profs deliver keynote speeches ket that you will encounter course,” she said. A graduating senior of the during your working life,” Graduate David Jones School of Business. by Gabrielle Bluestone ates from the University’s larg- sible for your own life. You now Metro News Editor est school. Though no outside hold your own destiny in your speaker addressed the graduat- hands. Yikes,” Kelts said. “But Thousands of students from ing class, Steven Kelts, a popu- every year you learn more and Volkswagen CEO advises grad students the Columbian College of Arts lar political science professor, more what to do with your free- by Emily Cahn and desires while respecting and Sciences celebrated their spoke to the fi rst group about dom and you start to grow your Campus News Editor regional and international dif- graduation in a two-part cer- post-graduation life and Jeffrey capacities.” ferences,” Jacoby said. emony stretched over most of Cohen, chair of the English de- Students interviewed said Stefan Jacoby, president Murat Tarimcilar, associate Saturday afternoon in the Smith partment, read a passage from that despite the absence of a fa- and chief executive offi cer of dean for graduate programs, Center. Edward P. Jones’ “The Known mous speaker, the messages con- Volkswagen of America, urged said he was proud of and hum- The event was split into two World” during the second cer- veyed by the faculty and student doctoral and graduate students bled by the graduating class events to accommodate gradu- emony. A student speaker and speakers were inspiring. in the GW School of Business to who sat before him. a distinguished scholar also ad- “I liked the introduction be respectful of other cultures “With creativity and cour- dressed the audiences. speech by Kelts. I thought it in the global economy at the age, your education will con- Referencing Jones’ work, Co- was a good message that if you school’s graduation ceremony tinue throughout your life and hen emphasized the importance do what you want to do in life, Friday night. career and you will all be just of literature in life. you’ll get happier and happier Jacoby – who has lived all as well equipped to tackle the “The reason I bring this pas- by pursuing whatever it is that over the world in countries like problems of today and the fu- sage to you today is the follow- you like,” Gerard Mancusi said. Germany, the Netherlands, and ture,” he said. ing: Literature, it seems to me, Graduate Anna Sicari, how- Japan – told the more than 200 Student speaker Bob enables us to not live a circum- ever, said she would have en- graduates that the world is in- Charles, who received a mas- scribed life,” Cohen said. “Noth- joyed a speaker from someone terconnected and graduates ter’s degree in business admin- ing can constrain our desires.” outside the University. should think and act globally Chris Gregory/Hatchet photographer istration, encouraged his fel- Many of the speakers of- “I thought the ceremony was in order to succeed. President and CEO of Volkswag- low graduates not to do what is fered advice to students scared nice, the student speakers were “You have probably heard on of America, Stefan Jacoby. expected of them, but to follow by the post-graduate world. good. But I was a little upset no the slogan, ‘Think global, act their hearts and live up to their Kelts told the crowd that there is outside speaker was brought global.’ ” Jacoby said. “The those that are sensitive to local full potential. both freedom and sorrow in the in,” she said. “But I’m just really world’s most vibrant com- and cultural differences. “What does your instinct tell responsibilities that come with happy to graduate. It feels great, panies have to have a strong “Competing businesses in you to do?” Charles asked the graduation. I can’t wait to go.” global brand, but remain sensi- our global economy – compa- graduates. “What prides you? “You are now completely re- CCAS Dean Peg Barratt also tive to local cases and cultural nies like Volkswagen, compa- What scares you? What moti- Anne Wernikoff/assistant photo editor sponsible for your own life. You spoke at both ceremonies, noting values.” nies like Apple, Coca-Cola or vates you? What moves you? A graduating senior from the hold your own destiny in your great accomplishments made by Companies that are success- Microsoft – fi nd a way to tap Think about these things, be- Columbian College of Arts and hands. But on the other hand, GW students, graduates and ful on a global scale, he said, are into our common emotions cause it’s now that matters.” Sciences. you are now completely respon- professors in the past year. The GW Hatchett | Monday, May 18, 2009, page 4 QUOTABLE “ He’s incredible, it was remarkably clean. I was hoping it would be dirtier. – Columbian College of Arts and Sciences graduate Natalie opinions Carter, on Rahm Emanuel's Commencement address. Justin Guiffré – Opinions Editor ([email protected]) Lyndsey Wajert – Contributing Editor ([email protected])

editorial “ Cartoon A welcome nomination Last month, Lee Huebner, director of the School of Media and Public Affairs, announced that he would not be back next year. On Fri- day, University offi cials announced that Frank Sesno has been named the new director after a unanimous vote from SMPA faculty and ap- proval from the dean of the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences. After spending 18 years at CNN, including a tenure as Washington Bureau Chief, Sesno has garnered a great deal of pres- tige and credibility. This announcement will raise the profi le of SMPA and offer the school a chance to reorient its approach to the intersec- tion of traditional journalism and new media. Sesno's nomination will bring a journalist with decades of experience to the helm of SMPA. His connections in the world of politics and media will likely prove invaluable. The ex- tremely popular SMPA event that brought fi ve former secretaries of state to campus is an example of Sesno at work, and if we can expect events with even half of this magnitude, Sesno will be a major success. At the same time, it is important to articu- late a clear direction for the school. In particular, SMPA must train journalism students with the skills necessary to practice successful journalism – that is, strong reporting, strong writing and an understanding of new approaches to storytelling. The school must not abandon its teaching of multimedia reporting; the two are not exclusive. Reporting remains the basic building block for all journalism, and yet, each student must be equipped to confront the challenges of journalism in the 21st century. Luckily, Sesno has a deep understanding of how traditional reporting meets new media technologies and is in a good position to take the school forward into an evolving industry. An example of Sesno’s work in this fi eld is Planet Forward, a Web- and television-based project he organized with PBS that accepted users' videos about the environment and then had experts provide commentary and response. Strong leadership is a necessary part of Constitutional marriage concerns achieving success at SMPA. We look forward to Sesno's efforts, and will carefully watch his tenure at the helm. Recognizing gay marriage in D.C. isn't as simple as elsewhere Bright hopes on a cloudy day ashington, D.C., seems to have its fi n- effect, Congress has a review period. The federal A Congressional challenge, on the other hand, Under the shadowy sky of this year’s Com- ger on the pulse of the hot-button issues body has every legal right to either approve or could provide interesting nuggets for the D.C. mencement, the bright theme of dedication of our era. First the District caused the reject any and all legislation that is enacted by home front with regards to statehood. The same- to public service ran high. Being one of the W Supreme Court to give a defi nitive ruling on fi re- the D.C. City Council and signed by the mayor. sex marriage recognition legislation has been top contributors to Teach for America and the arms rights and a concrete defi nition of the Sec- Even if such legislation in D.C. were enacted staunchly opposed by many of D.C.’s religious Peace Corps, GW students have consistently ond Amendment. Now, the D.C. City Council is through a ballot initiative – say, akin to Cali- leaders, by one City Council member and a num- displayed their commitment to public service challenging Congress to take up the fornia’s Proposition 8 – Congress ber of activists against same-sex marriage. They after graduation. issue of same-sex marriage by en- would still have the ability to exer- would be more than happy to see Chaffetz suc- In early April, an editorial in The Hatchet acting legislation to recognize other cise its oversight. ceed in his crusade to halt the legislation through (“Heads up, OCS,” April 2), called upon the ANDREW PAZDON states’ same-sex marriage licenses. Rep. Jason Chaffetz, a Repub- the Congressional review process. If these com- Offi ce of Community Service to do whatever A simple recognition of same- OLUMNIST lican from the state of Utah, has munity leaders rush to Congress to lobby for an necessary to receive millions of dollars from C sex marriages performed in other vowed to hold out like the Alamo, interdiction, then they will lend a vast amount of the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act. states and not in the District, has fi ghting to see this recognition legis- credibility to Congress’ continued authority over With the strong theme of service at this year’s caused an aura of storm and stress lation overturned. However, chanc- the District. If these D.C. residents recognize Con- ceremonies, this is something that needs to be within D.C. There’s a catch. At the present mo- es are that with such a blue Congress, a blockage gress’ power of oversight as a legitimate course considered even more seriously. ment, Congress can’t do much about states like of legislation will not be viable. But almost as of democratic action, then how can they go on to Rahm Emanuel may be known for a more New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, and Iowa that importantly, D.C.’s marriage recognition throws fi ght against it in the future? brash approach to politics, but the fact that he have legalized same-sex marriage. But as I have the issue of same-sex marriage back into the news There is a very real possibility that D.C. is gave up the draw of a private life and salary fought to assert in the past, and whether people cycle along with President Barack Obama’s anti- about to open the fl oodgate on same-sex mar- for a career in the service of our country is a like it or not, Congress in this case can do as it abortion hecklers in South Bend, Ind. Support of riage by a simple piece of legislation recognizing certainly laudable. Students and alumni who pleases since it possesses legislative oversight for D.C.’s legislation could prove to be the most im- – not even granting – same-sex marriage. Now have served in groups such as AmeriCorps and D.C. portant part of the situation. It would mark Con- the question is, how far will those fl ood waters Teach for America frequently attest to the value The Home Rule Act of 1973 strikes again. The gress as in favor of same-sex marriage, for better reach? of such experiences. District, to the chagrin of many, is not a state. Be- or for worse. It could help provide cohesion for –The writer, a freshman majoring in interna- In a larger sense, it is appropriate that pub- fore the recognition of same-sex marriage takes the fundamentalists of the Republican Party. tional affairs, is a Hatchet columnist. lic dedication is a prominent theme for a school like GW. At a school where everybody is a future Senator, it is important to remember that one doesn’t have to be Rahm Emanuel to make a difference through public service. Average Joes or Average Einsteins? Why it’s necessary to know class averages

n the long-standing tradition of have already distinguished them- college. It would make more sense Two years ago, The Hatchet modern academics, the letters selves through their secondary for professors to widen the scope reported that the average GPA of “A, B, C, D and F” have seemed school academic records. For what of evaluation and to assess a stu- GW’s graduating undergraduates Share your to I hold greater meaning alone reason should they find themselves dent’s work based on how it com- rose to 3.25 (B+) in 2002 from 3.03 than composing words. Yet, the in the middle of the bell curve pares to that of his or her peers (B) in 1983 (“Grade inflation on the phenomenon of “grade inflation” when, for their first eighteen years, and consistently base this scale on rise,” Jan. 25 2007). This phenom- has forced some to question the they found themselves at its right a publicized class average. enon suggests that, assuming the value of letter grades end? Furthermore, I suppose that this method is increase has been maintained, at opinion at and thus the merit of the piece contends much more transparent than what least half of GW students gradu- students’ academic re- OSH OCK that the high marks most Americans are willing to ac- ated this year with a cumulative cords. J H foster increased aca- cept. Similarly, most colleges will average falling above a B+. Consistent and COLUMNIST demic participation, probably oppose such a measure The grades for the 2009 spring widespread reports especially for popu- that could possibly lower their semester are already being re- featured in various lations who might own academic records and rank- leased, yet I wonder what they news sources have be discouraged by ings. really mean. It would probably be detailed the increasingly common low grades (“Ivy League grade in- Nonetheless, institutions such too dramatic to find out by imme- practice defined as handing out flation,” Feb. 7 2002). as Princeton University have tack- diately switching to a system of grades higher than they might have However, I disagree. This coun- led the issue by altering faculty comparative assessment. No, we been in the past for the same levels try, I thought, was supposed to be grading policies and by issuing a have to be eased into it, for we re- blogs.gwhatchet. of academic achievement. Because a meritocracy, accepting as true the school-wide – instead of depart- ally have been too cushioned by of this practice, the poignancy and frightful reality that some people ment-focused – initiative to curb our “impressive” strings of high distinctiveness of letter grades are just more skilled than others. rising grades. According to the marks. A good place to start would will likely be eroded, making ob- It seems rather illogical to believe Daily Princetonian, Princeton’s be with the class averages them- com/theforum/ solete the classical five-point grad- that every straight-A high school Dean of College Nancy Malkiel selves. ing system that has been the most student develops into a straight-A noted in 2007 that “… the A grade When we learn just how many widely used method of academic college student. Indeed, it is more had come to cover a spectrum from people attain the same marks each ranking in the United States. logical to assume that a new bell work that marginally exceeds ex- year, maybe then we won’t feel so In a 2002 editorial, USA To- curve develops within the “aca- pectations to truly superior work; special. Maybe then we’ll be ready day suggested that grade inflation demic elite” enrolled at college. the B grade had come to signify to accept the grades that we really might not be something to worry In other words, college students work that was barely acceptable” earned. about, reasoning that the high should be reevaluated. While they (“U. walks lonely road with grad- –The writer, a freshman majoring marks are probably deserved. After may have been superior in high ing policy,” Daily Princetonian economics and history, is a Hatchet all, students who get into college school, they might be less so in April 27 2009). columnist.

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Still, plenty was accomplished across the broad spectrum of Colonials sports. Even without championship hardware, teams excelled in their own right, racking up regular season success and ac- complishing other sets of goals. Several individuals stood out as well.

Here are a few brief recaps of the year’s top sports stories. Check out the accompanying audio slideshow at www.gwhatchet.com or browse The Hatchet’s online archives for more. - Hatchet ﬁ le photos –Compiled by Dan Greene

Women’s basketball falls to middle of A-10 pack, Men struggle, miss A-10 tourney again loses in fi rst game of WNIT First-year head coach Mike Boze- Colonials regularly found themselves man had his work cut out for him in in tight contests against the types of his initial season at the helm of the GW opponents they had cruised past in women’s basketball program. Not only recent years. They even lost on Senior did he have to replace a beloved and Day, something they hadn’t done since accomplished predecessor in the de- 1991. parting Joe McKeown, but he also had Their 9-5 conference performance to fill some daunting shoes on the court resulted in a fifth seed in the A-10 Tour- as well. Graduations from last year’s nament, meaning they had to play in senior-heavy squad meant big demands the championship’s opening round for for a slew of newcomers that Bozeman the first time in 23 years. The Colonials described before the season as “bright- wouldn’t make it any further, as they eyed and bushy-tailed.” were upset by No. 12 seed Rhode Island The team’s inexperience manifested and sent home early. itself in its struggles on the road and An invite to the WNIT may have Coming off a disappointing 2007-2008 campaign, the Colonials the Colonials didn’t win a game away provided some solace, but GW was seemed poised for a rebound season of sorts, with a trio of talented from Smith Center until mid-January. again bounced from the first round, seniors and a determination to put last season’s frustrations behind Playing at home wasn’t the breeze it falling in double overtime at upstart them. has normally been for GW either, as the Florida Gulf Coast. But after a 2-0 start, GW suffered a pair of setbacks, squandering a large halftime lead at Auburn before being crushed by Maryland at the BB&T Classic. Though the Colonials rebounded with some mid- December wins, more turbulence was just around the corner in the form of a disastrous trip to Hawaii in which they lost all three games during a Honolulu tournament. Stadler stars, but men’s soccer stumbles Donohue’s dominance sets pace for lacrosse Unfortunately for GW, that was just the beginning of an ugly slide that saw the team drop 11 consecutive games, their longest such streak since 2002. Head coach Karl Hobbs came under criticism during this stretch, but the team showed some late-season fi re, at one point winning three of four games. It would not continue, however, and the Colonials dropped their fi nal two contests of the season to fi nish 13th in the 14-team A-10, missing the conference tournament for the second straight season.

Hogan takes title at Penn Relays Junior Andy Stadler began the season with a bang and never looked back, striking an equalizing goal in GW’s season opener that Running cross country at was the fi rst of his nine goals in the Colonials’ fi rst seven matches. GW wasn’t originally in redshirt Stadler’s scoring average led the nation at the time, but the standout sophomore Megan Hogan’s forward would score just once in GW’s next three matches – a pair of plans. But after abandoning a losses and a draw. potential basketball career at The Colonials would lose twice and draw once more over their Mount Ida College in Massachu- remaining seven games to fi nish on the outside of the six-team A-10 The GW lacrosse team just made the cut for the A-10 setts, she’s become an elite run- postseason thanks to a tiebreaker. The sting of missing the champi- Tournament, earning their bid on a tiebreaker after finishing ner for the Colonials, fi nishing onship tournament was only worsened by its nature: needing only with a 4-3 conference record identical to that of Duquesne, second in the 5-kilometer race a draw to qualify, the Colonials lost 2-1 at home to St. Bonaventure, whom they had beaten in the first game on their A-10 slate. in November’s A-10 Champion- only their second loss of the season at the Mount Vernon Athletic They only reached that mark by winning their final game of ships. Complex. the regular season, a rubber match that decided their fate Hogan’s accomplishments After the season, Stadler was named fi rst team all-region by the after consecutive winning and losing streaks of three games were just getting started, how- National Soccer Coaches Association of America, the fi rst Colonial apiece. ever, as she participated in the to do so in nearly two decades. He also fi nished the regular season The Colonials’ trip to the A-10 Tournament would be 10,000-meter College Women’s fourth nationally in scoring average with 0.88 goals per game. short-lived, however, as they exited quickly after a close 12-9 Championship at the Penn Re- loss to UMass, the tournament’s top seed. lays in April, one of the sport’s premier meets. The sophomore The team’s driving force throughout the season was the won the race by a whopping 44 seconds, setting a GW record offensive firepower provided by junior Taylor Donohue, who with her time of 33:55.23 and coming just 23 hundredths of a scored a team-high 30 goals on the year and became the first second short of automatically qualifying for the USA Track & Men’s tennis upset again as GW player to be named the A-10 Player of the Week twice in Field Championships. conference’s top seed one season. She also recorded the 100th goal of her career, With the Penn Relays victory under her belt, Hogan said her at- making her the seventh Colonial to reach the mark. tention will now shift to qualifying for June’s U.S. Olympic Trials. To describe GW’s men’s tennis team as young may be an understatement: The nine-member team featured four sophomores, fi ve fresh- Zenk leaves extensive legacy in GW pool Volleyball wins A-10 East men and no upperclassmen. In his four-year GW career, David Zenk After being just one year But what the Colonials may didn’t just play two sports – he shined in them. removed from a roster devoid have lacked in experience This February, the swimming and water of any postseason experience they made up for in talent, polo standout broke the A-10 200-yard back- whatsoever, the GW volley- running through an unde- stroke record at the conference championships ball team followed 2007's A-10 feated A-10 season, led by on his way to becoming the fi rst player in con- Tournament berth with an A-10 freshman Ugur Atalay, who ference history to be named the event’s most East Division title this fall. was named the conference’s outstanding performer three times. Zenk also Though they struggled top rookie and joined sopho- set GW records in the 100- and 200-yard free- out of the gate, losing three more Yan Levinski on the style and 200- and 400-yard individual medley of their fi rst four confer- conference’s fi rst team. races at the same event. ence matches, the Colonials Their perfect march Although a wrist injury kept him out of caught fi re, winning eight of through the conference action for nearly half the water polo season the remaining nine – and 12 earned the Colonials the top this past fall, Zenk was still named to the CWPA All-South Division of 14 overall – to capture the seed in the A-10 Tournament, second team along with teammate Nick Eddy. In the 16 contests in division crown. Seeded third but just as they did when No. which he played, Zenk tallied 57 points on 23 goals and a GW-best entering the conference tour- 1 a year before, GW fell before bringing home the title. The Colonials 34 assists. He leaves GW as the school’s all-time leader in four cat- nament, GW won their fi rst- were edged by St. Bonaventure in the championship semifi nals, fi n- egories, including assists (158) and steals (269) and fourth all-time in round contest before falling ishing third after winning their consolation contest. total points. in the semifi nals.

NOTEBOOK Smith Center gets $2 million donation The University has received million of which will come from gifts has been encouraging. a $2 million donation toward the fundraising and donations. The “People are really responding Allbritton signs with Texas school ongoing Smith Center renovations University plans to raise a total to it because they’re seeing it as from a donor who chose to remain of $15 million, and a total of $10 the heart of the campus in a lot off Men’s basketball transfer and frustrating” and said he Adair waived by WNBA’s anonymous, University President million will come from the Smith- ways,” Rocha said. “We’re pretty Matt Allbritton has signed to and his father were contacted Mercury Steven Knapp announced at Fri- Kogod donation – which is the much where we want to be right play for the University of Tex- by nearly 50 schools, includ- day’s Board of Trustees meeting. largest in University history – as now. It’s a three-year campaign … as-Pan American, Allbritton ing Providence, Texas Tech, After being selected 34th Laurel Price Jones, vice presi- long as the University raises at we’re making steady progress.” confi rmed last week. the University of Alabama- overall in the WNBA Draft dent for advancement, said Fri- least that much money. The renovations are currently The school, located in All- Birmingham and Weber State. April 9, senior Jessica Adair was day that the anonymous gift puts The remaining $18 million will in the second of three phases, As- britton’s home state of Texas, is The 6-foot-4 guard also said waived by the Phoenix Mercury fundraising efforts at $6.6 million, be funded by debt, Alicia O’Neil, sistant Director of Athletics for Fa- one of 16 independent teams in that his GW experience was last week, just four days before past the University’s target of $6 now a senior associate vice presi- cilities Jason Wilson said in April. NCAA Division I. In online cor- one he “wouldn’t trade for she was scheduled to report to million to secure a matching dona- dent, said in September. The second phase is scheduled to respondence with The Hatchet, anything” and that the Colo- the team’s training camp. tion from the Smith-Kogod foun- Dan Rocha, executive director be completed by the beginning off Allbritton said his new school’s nials’ coaching staff helped Adair could not be reached dation. of athletic development, said the the fall semester, with the third be- location was a factor in his de- take his basketball game “to for comment as of press time, The fi nal cost of renovations response he has been getting from ginning in March 2010. cision to attend. the next level.” but previously told The Hatchet is expectedpo$o,$5 to be $43 million, $25 those he has contacted to secure –CompiledCp by y Dan GGreene “I missed my family and Allbritton, who has a repu- that she would pursue a career friends in Texas and wanted to tation for excelling from three- in Europe if she was cut from play where I was really want- point range, appeared in nine the Mercury. Her agent, Gilberto Baseball ends season with pair of late rallies ed and needed on the basket- games last season, averaging Garcia, represents a number ball fl oor,” he said. 0.8 points, 0.1 rebounds and of basketball players currently The GW baseball team ended the day and turn what had been pitched (105) and strikeouts (89). He described the process 0.2 assists in 3.6 minutes per overseas. its season by taking the fi nal two a Hawks shutout into a Colonials Saturday’s season-ending win of transferring “both exciting game. –Dan Greene contests of a three-game series at victory. again came in the ninth inning, as Saint Joseph’s, both by 4-2 scores. The game also marked the fi nal the Colonials opened a 3-2 lead Friday’s win, the fi rst of the career start for ace pitcher Pat Leh- on an RBI single from senior Chris pair, came in dramatic fashion for man, who tossed his sixth complete Marsicano before adding an insur- the Colonials (22-33, 11-15 Atlantic game of the season in 13 starts. He ance run when junior Tom Zebro- Like sports? Like writing? 10). Senior Andrew Haberern hit a fi nished the year with a 7-4 record ski followed with a double to right pinch-hit, ninth-inning grand slam and 2.40 earned run average while fi eld. Write Sports! - email [email protected] to provide all of GW’s offense for tallying career bests in innings –Dan Greene 6 | Monday, May 18, 2009 The GW Hatchet News

allowed to move forward into the sections left unused by the gradu- COMM ating class. Some parents reported arriving at the Mall in the early NROTC students graduate, become military offi cers from p. 1 morning hours to ensure they got by Amanda Lindner that have entrusted you to lead.” a good seat. Web Editor Florescu, who will become a Branch added, “It is your charge to “We got here at seven,” said U.S. citizen this summer after fi rst never stop learning … the Navy and Ma- Mina Holdman. “We didn’t come Saluting with one hand and hold- immigrating with his family in rine Corps are depending on you.” all the way from L.A. to sit in the ing a diploma in the other, 17 GW Navy 1991, said after the ceremonies that The graduates reflected similar feel- back.” Reserve Officer Training Corps students he hopes his audience walks away ings of responsibility after the ceremony In his keynote address, Eman- became military officers Friday morning from his speech with a feeling that and expressed pride in completing their uel referred to the tough job mar- at the Marine Corps War Memorial in they can surmount the challenges NROTC service. ket, something CCAS graduate Arlington, Va. that await them after graduation. “It feels outstanding. I don’t know Chase Carpenter said he was all Navy commanders commissioned a “We’ve been through some how to put in words, but it just feels like too aware of. total of 29 students from GW, George- pretty tough times before and I have accomplished something so much “[Graduation] feels great now, town University, Howard University and we’ve overcome adversity,” he said more than just graduating. It’s such a but ask me again in a week when the University of Maryland. The weath- after the ceremony. “So we have great sense of achievement to take the I’m living at home with my parents er, despite forecasts of heavy show- what it takes. We have the skills.” next step,” said Chris Bourque, who as- and have no income,” Carpenter ers, stayed clear for the ceremony, and The University had planned sumed the rank of ensign. said. the sun peeked out from behind heavy for up to 5,000 graduates to attend Unlike many graduating seniors who Dan Greene, Emily Cahn and clouds onto the bronze World War II Iwo but 700 audience members were are unsure of where the troublesome Matt Rist contributed to this report. Jima statues at the graduation site. economy and tight job market will take The ceremony’s keynote speaker was them, students within the NROTC pro- Rear Adm. Ted “Twig” Branch, director gram each have definite plans of either speech did an impressive job of of information, plans and security for the continuing military school or reporting RAHM urging graduates to persevere Office of the Chief of Naval Operations. for duty. through tough economic times. Branch said that graduation from the “It’s four years in the making and it from p. 1 “I think [his speech] was a re- Navy ROTC program is a completion of feels great. For me, I know where I’m go- minder that we live in a particular- academic and military requirements, but ing – to the Navy. We immediately play Though his speech was serious ly challenging but also exciting mo- that the knowledge gained after gradua- a role in making an impact in this world in nature, Emanuel sprinkled some ment in history,” Knapp said after tion will be even more important to their while our other classmates are taking Viktors Dindzans/photo editor of his characteristic dry humor into the ceremony. “We’re at a turning future and that of the country. more time and it just feels good to have A graduating senior receives her commis- the address. point here … and we can rise to the “Even though you have all gradu- that,” said Kasey Lewis, who also as- “This is actually the second occasion.” ated from esteemed institutions, this sumed the ensign rank. sion at the NROTC ceremony Saturday honorary degree I received this Students interviewed at the should in no way lead you to believe that As a token of appreciation for their morning at the World War II Memorial. year,” Emanuel said. “Just last ceremony said they enjoyed Eman- your learning curve will plateau. Actu- commanding officer, the GW gradu- week I was awarded an honorary uel’s Commencement address. ally, quite the contrary is true,” he said. ates presented Capt. Brian Gawne with Moulder were presented with the Secre- degree for my contribution in the “I thought it was a good speech, “Your learning curve will exponentially a wooden oar, a symbol that dates back tary of the Navy Award for their service fi eld of linguistics, particularly my I really liked it,” said Rebecca Cole- grow and this time around, when you are to the time of the Vikings and signifies to the program. work in four-letter words.” man, a graduate of the Columbian tested with the skills you’re tasked with pulling one’s own weight. Leaving the ceremony, graduates Emanuel, who previously rep- College of Arts and Sciences. “I was mastering, it won’t be about grades, but GW NROTC instructors Gunnery added their new rank adornments onto resented Illinois in the U.S. House surprised that I really liked Rahm rather the lives of sailors and marines Sgt. Michael Reed and Capt. Todd E. their uniforms and gave their first salute of Representatives, said GW stu- Emanuel’s speech since I don’t as officers. dents are “a great group of kids” in agree with his policies.” an interview after the ceremony. CCAS graduate Natalie Carter “When you work in the White said Emanuel was entertaining and House one cycle you hear about his comments made Commence- GW,” Emanuel said. “It’s a famous ment a livelier ceremony. University and I’ve worked with “He’s incredible, it was re- Knapp preaches responsibility at doctoral hooding the kids in different aspects of pub- markably clean,” Carter said. “I lic service.” was hoping it would be dirtier.” by Emily Cahn Young Sook-Kim, another University President Steven –Matt Rist contributed to this Campus News Editor GW doctoral degree recipient, Knapp said he felt Emanuel’s report. is a member of the North Ko- University President Ste- rean National Assembly fi ghts ven Knapp applauded the 250 for women’s rights in her home sity, but its small size con- recipients of doctoral degrees country, Knapp said. tributes to the close bonds and urged them to follow in the “She is a powerful advocate SEAS between its students, said footsteps of other GW alumni at for the rights of women and their the doctoral hooding ceremony rights as leaders in Korean poli- from p. 1 Brian Gross, one of two student speakers. Gross was Friday afternoon in Lisner Audi- tics and society,” Knapp told the torium. graduates. “She chaired a special voices,” one telling him to honored as the 2009 Distin- guished Scholar. In the traditional ceremony, committee in women’s affairs “earn the salary” and the other which has roots in the 14th cen- where she introduced laws pre- telling him to follow his love “Here at SEAS, we are more than just a school. We are tury, doctoral degree recipients venting gender discrimination, for art. He told the students to from a variety of colleges in protecting minors from sexual follow their interests and find a family. The only thing stron- ger than the bridges we build, the University received distinc- crimes and creating opportuni- a career they love, not just one tive hoods – colorful sashes ties for women.” that pays well. are the bonds between us,” Gross said. “There is no other that adorned their graduation Knapp, who received his “My advice to you is to gowns at the University-wide doctoral degree from Cornell listen to those voices,” West- school at GW that has such a sense of community, teamwork Commencement ceremony on Viktors Dindzans/photo editor University in 1981, charged enhofer said. “I firmly believe Sunday. Doctoral degrees are the the 2009 recipients of doctoral that if you like what you do, and friendship among its stu- A student receives his doctoral hood from Executive Vice Presi- dents.” highest degree offered at GW. dent Don Lehman, left, in Lisner Auditorium Friday afternoon. degrees to emulate the former you’ll never work a day in Serving as the keynote graduates' commitment to the your life.” His feelings were shared vented the selective serotonin Hurricane Katrina in 2005. among his classmates. speaker, Knapp spoke about ac- advancement of learning and The skills that are devel- complished GW doctoral degree reuptake inhibitors that are com- “Remarkably, he was able education. oped through the SEAS pro- “The science department is monly used to treat depression, to lead Tulane out of the trag- a really close knit group. I’m recipients who have gone on to “Today, as you follow in gram, he said, give its gradu- make signifi cant contributions in anxiety and some personality dis- edy and reopen the university’s the footsteps of these successful ates an edge over others in the really going to miss it. A friend orders, “drugs like Prozac would doors after only one semester almost had to talk me out of not a variety of fi elds, such as Nobel doctoral alumni, I applaud your workforce. Prize winner Julius Axelrod, who likely not exist,” Knapp said. with 87 percent of students re- creativity, your dedication to “I can guarantee you that graduating because of that. It’s Knapp went on to commend turning,” Knapp said. “He con- really something special here,” earned his GW doctoral degree excellence and your hard work your future will be different in 1954, and Tulane University Cowen, who graduated in 1975, tinues to lead in recovery efforts and perseverance,” Knapp said. from what you expect today, said Dan Fego, who earned a on successfully leading his uni- as head of a committee charged degree in computer science. President Scott Cowen. “May the love of learning contin- but what your education gives Without Axelrod, who in- versity, located in New Orleans, with rebuilding New Orleans’ ue to illuminate your lives.” you is the ability to see those For others, the moment of through the diffi cult period after public school system.” twists and turns as oppor- leaving GW hadn’t quite set tunities instead of hurdles,” in. Westenhofer said. “The world Graduate Harshini Kandu- needs problem solvers and you ru said, “It hasn’t really hit me are it.” yet that it’s over. I know it’s cli- SEAS is one of the smaller ché, but it’s just gone by so fast. colleges within the Univer- I can’t believe it’s done.”

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MYRRHATEST LEAD BESS MOON CRES temperature, say Crosswords for young solvers: nytimes.com/learning/xwords. 8 | Monday, May 18, 2009 The GW Hatchet News Celebrating faith at GW A time for fun at Union Station by Matt Rist didn’t even realize it was Union Sta- tion marked the fi rst to host a toast Hatchet Staff Writer tion,” said Laura Jackson, a School by graduating seniors selected of Public Health and Health Scienc- by the Commencement Speaker Five students Graduating seniors traded es graduate. “You get to bump into Nomination Committee. their caps and gowns for cocktail people you haven’t seen in three Alongside GW Alumni Asso- give speeches at dresses and suits, dancing along- years and say goodbye.” ciation President Richard Crespin, side family, friends and adminis- Like many of the graduates, Columbian College of Arts and trators at the annual Monumental Jackson attended the event with Sciences graduating senior Megan interfaith event Celebration Saturday night. members of her family. Marinos gave her classmates en- The 17th annual Monumen- Her mother, Gail Jackson, re- couraging words in a toast to the by Alex Byers tal Celebration took place in the membered the event from a visit to Class of 2009. Editor in Chief Main Hall of the stately Union Sta- GW during her daughter’s fresh- “While we may never see one tion and featured live music, food, man year and has looked forward another and we don’t know each Themes of service and to- drinks, balloon artists and free cari- to it ever since. other, we are graduates of GW,” getherness resounded in the cature portraits. University spokes- “I told Laura that four years Marinos said. “Remember one an- Western Presbyterian Church woman Tracy Schario said that from now, we would have this other, hold onto the common his- sanctuary Friday afternoon 1,200 students, family members experience,” Jackson said. “This tory and now let’s celebrate.” for the Interfaith Baccalaure- and friends attended Saturday’s venue is really special.” Despite a broken leg, Kenny ate ceremony, a spiritual event celebration, down from the 2,000 University President Steven Brown, a graduate of the School of that traditionally marks the that attended the event last year. Knapp and his wife Diane mingled Business, danced the night away, beginning of Commencement Tickets to the event were $45 with students Saturday night and laughing with friends and posing weekend. for graduates and $55 for friends Knapp noted the familial tone of for pictures on the dance fl oor with Five graduating seniors and family members, up from $35 the event. crutches in hand. and the head of the Duke El- and $40 respectively last year. “It’s a very nice event because “I’ve been drinking, dancing, lington School of the Arts Despite the increase in price, it’s spacious and a beautiful ven- and having a grand ole time,” spoke at the event, each students interviewed were pleased ue,” Knapp said. “A lot of people Brown said. “I have a broken leg, highlighting the importance by the location and satisfi ed with come with parents, it’s very nice.” but I don’t care. Tell upcoming of supporting one another the event. In addition to the usual music graduates to look forward to Com- in both friendship and com- “It’s gorgeous. I walked in and and dancing, this year’s Celebra- mencement.” munity assistance. More than 100 people attended the ceremony, including University President Steven Knapp, who introduced keynote speaker Rory Pullens from the Elling- ton School. Pullens captivated the audience with a sermon-like speech about not only fi nding the signifi cance of something in life, but also determining Anne Wernikoff/assistant photo editor what created that meaning to Rory Pullens, head of the Duke Ellington School of the Arts, begin with. speaks to students and their families at the University Inter- “Sometimes we focus on faith Baccalaureate Service Friday afternoon at the Western the net worth of something,” Presbyterian Church. he said. “Yet too often we fail to learn how that worth was person or community, Pullens faith, and Drellich and Saun- realized in the fi rst place.” said, is the most noble calling ders represented Judaism. Touching and inspiring a graduates can fi nd after their Drellich discussed the im- time at the University. portance of using her time to “Come Sunday, it will be do good in the world, both as a “Sometimes we focus your opportunity to touch student and after graduation. on the net worth of the world in your own special “I believe that my ac- way,” he said. tions make the world a better something. Yet too The University Singers, a place,” Drellich said. “I hope mixed choir of GW students, that I and my fellow gradu- often we fail to learn followed Pullens’ speech with ates continue to act on these a rendition of Duke Ellington’s beliefs.” how that worth was tune “Come Sunday.” Bergbauer struck a tone of realized in the fi rst Graduating seniors Thom- community, saying his faith as Andrew Bergbauer, Eliza- has developed over his four place.” beth Drellich, Sana Ahmed, years at GW thanks to the mod- Matthew Saunders and Clara els portrayed around him. Shea delivered remarks at the “The ways I’ve grown in RORY PULLENS event. Bergbauer represented my faith over the past four THE ELLINGTON SCHOOL the Catholic faith, Ahmed rep- years is simple – I’ve followed OF THE ARTS resented the Muslim tradition, the examples around me,” he Shea represented the Protestant said.

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