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THURSDAY The GW February 26, 2009 ALWAYS ONLINE: WWW.GWHATCHET.COM Vol. 105 • Iss. 44 Hatchet AN INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWSPAPER - SERVING THE GW COMMUNITY SINCE 1904 Men's basketball shines in overtime Provost's Despite illness, Hollis comes up clutch in crucial win dual roles by Andrew Alberg Hollis led all players with Sports Editor 25 points and 13 rebounds in 40 minutes of play, despite Three years ago, the GW being visibly sick during the questioned men’s basketball team need- post-game press conference. ed a miracle to beat Char- GW took a five-point lotte in overtime and fi nish lead midway through over- conference play undefeated. time, but left the door open Williams resigns from Wednesday night, the Colo- for a comeback by Charlotte nials needed a similar come- –who beat GW by 18 points corporate board position back to beat Charlotte in just 10 days before – when overtime and preserve their sophomore point guard Tra- by Husna Kazmir small chance of fi nishing 12th vis King missed a shot with Hatchet Staff Writer in the conference and making GW up one and 17 seconds the Atlantic 10 tournament. remaining. University Provost John Williams resigned from The two games may have The 49ers’ opportunity the Board of Directors of the corporation managing the occurred in starkly different did not last long, however, as GW Hospital this month after GW leadership cited his situations, but both ended senior Rob Diggs caught the position at the company – which includes a six-fi gure the same way: with a GW rebound and slammed it in, salary and stock options victory, this time 92-88. giving his team a large enough – as a possible confl ict of With just over a minute cushion to win the game. interest. remaining in regulation of a “Any time you’re able to Williams, who is vice pivotal game for both teams, rebuild a program the first president of health affairs the 49ers looked to be on thing you really have to fo- and the second most se- their way to a hard-fought cus on is teaching your play- nior administrator at the win. Up six, their odds of ers how to compete. The most University, has received stiff-arming GW’s bid to difficult thing when you’re more than $750,000 since catch them in the standings rebuilding your program is 2001 from Universal looked good. teaching your players how Health Services along But, recalling that hal- to win,” GW head coach Karl with valuable stock in the lowed 2005-2006 season, the Hobbs said. Fortune 500 company, ac- Colonials (9-16, 3-10 A-10) Considering how many cording to Securities and forced a series of breaks in a close games the team has Exchange Commission John Williams frantic final minute, culmi- lost this season, Hollis said fi lings. Williams was paid nating with two free throw winning a tight contest $709,005 from GW in 2007. attempts by junior Damian was “bound to happen.” It His dual positions may have posed a confl ict of Hollis with 21 seconds and couldn’t have happened at interest because Williams is tasked with both improv- GW down two. Neither hit See HOLLIS, p. B3 ing the academics of the medical school and keeping anything but net. an eye on UHS’s profi ts. Given his two roles, Williams could theoretically choose to ensure the hospital’s prof- itably by not investing in upgrades and training that Scoreboard would benefi t medical students and faculty. GW’s Board of Trustees, University President Ste- ven Knapp and other University leaders asked VS See WILLIAMS, p. B4 Related: to Alex Ellis/photo editor Washington Post assserts SMHS problems were 92 88 Senior forward Rob Diggs scored 22 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to help the downplayed. Page B4 GW men's basketball beat Charlotte 92-88 in overtime Wednesday night. Frank outspoken at CD event Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., chair- ing discrimination and the “Don’t Massachusetts rep. man of the House Financial Services Ask, Don’t Tell” policy in the mili- committee, spoke to an enthusiastic, tary. standing-room only crowd and made Frank praised the Congressional criticizes Scalia, blunt pronouncements on the econo- Black Caucus for their support of gay my, partisanship and gay rights. rights issues. “Justice Antonin Scalia is a bigot “The most supportive group for promotes gay rights and an outright homophobe,” Frank gay issues has been the Congressional declared of the conservative Supreme Black Caucus; in fact they have been by Geoffrey Middleberg Court justice. more supportive than some of the gay Hatchet Reporter One of only a few openly gay members of Congress,” he said. members of Congress, Frank said Frank said that while politicians might One of Congress’ most outspoken he feared a conservative-leaning Su- talk about bipartisanship and the dangers representatives did not mince words preme Court would overturn any of polarization, the truth is that parties are went it came to the state of affairs in legislative progress on gay rights. He both necessary and positive institutions. Washington at an event in the Marvin also discussed the importance of le- Center Monday night. galizing same-sex marriage and end- See FRANK, p. B2 Chris Gregory/Hatchet photographer Senior Gabrielle Bass is one of many black GW students who said they feel CANDIDCANDIDATE a lack of understanding on campus about black culture. Bridging the gap Black students discuss isolation at GW

by Amanda Lindner GWHATCHET.COM Hatchet Staff Writer H Check out The Hatchet “Where are all the black people?” online for video inter- asked sophomore Sally Nuamah. views on being black at GW. “How does this relate to me?” Nuamah was referring to the sub- Planning – higher than that of Ameri- ject matter of her class on U.S. Diplo- can, Georgetown and New York uni- macy. But it’s a question she and other versities. But black students remain black students ask frequently – some- outnumbered by their white counter- times in class, but often just walking parts at GW by nearly 9 to 1, and many around a campus they say can feel iso- said in interviews that the disparity lating. causes feelings of separation inside and GW multicultural leaders said it is outside the classroom. a perennial struggle to make black stu- “After [Colonial Inauguration], I dents feel more comfortable on cam- was like, ‘I want to transfer,’ ” said ju- pus – a balance between educating the nior, Jordan Chisolm, president of the community about black culture and Black Student Union. “I’m naturally providing a forum for black students an introverted person and the culmi- to come together. And as Black His- nation of seeing nobody else like me tory Month draws to a close, they must made my fi rst year really hard. I went work extra hard to ensure that mission home a lot.” – celebrated during February – is not GW’s black student enrollment Michelle Rattinger/Hatchet photographer forgotten. may be higher than at comparable uni- Student Association executive vice presidential candidate sophomore Jason Lifton hands out a palm card The undergraduate student body versities, but students interviewed said to a passing GW student Wednesday afternoon. Voting for the 2009 SA election ends Thursday. at GW is 7 percent black, according to the offi ce of Institutional Research and See STUDENTS, p. B2 The GW Hatchet | Thursday, February 26, 2009 H WWW.GWHATCHETT.COM Page „ Web Extra: Multicultural student groups grill SA candidates 2 „ Alex Byers – Metro News Editor ([email protected]) Web Extra: Students lobby congressmen on Israel issues Emily Cahn – Assistant News Editor ([email protected]) „ Nathan Grossman – Campus News Editor ([email protected]) Video: Being black at GW >> Sarah Scire – Campus News Editor ([email protected])

CAMPUS Univ. warns of SNAPSHOT Polar Power Applicant SAT CALENDAR three robberies scores rise despite near campus drop in merit aid THURSDAY HIGH 59 | LOW 44 At least three robberies have The SAT scores of high STUDENT ASSOCIATION taken place on or near campus school applicants to GW rose 10 ELECTIONS in the past two weeks, prompt- points this year, despite the fact Vote online for your favorite ing the University to issue crime that less money is being allocat- candidates. alerts. ed to attract “elite” applicants Polls close at 9 p.m. Two weeks ago, a group of with merit scholarships. www.gwelection.com men pushed a woman to the University offi cials said in ground near the GW Hospital October that due to the wors- VOICES OF THE SAFFRON and stole her iPod. Three other ening fi nancial crisis the school REVOLUTION people may have been involved would shift its admissions focus Burmese monks speak of in the robbery, according to the further away from using merit their efforts to end the military alert, and the thieves could have scholarships to draw “elite” stu- regime in Burma in pursuit of been looking for people exiting dents and more toward helping a democratic society. the Foggy Bottom Metro station. students already enrolled. 12 p.m. The crime alert described the sus- “The University’s objective Lindner Family Commons, pect as a black male, between 14 in this economic climate is to 1957 E St. and 16 years old, and about 5 feet stabilize enrollment and qual- 5 inches tall. ity consistent with our Board On Feb. 19, a thief stole a lap- of Trustees-approved goals,” top from the Starbucks in Gelman Chernak wrote in an e-mail. FRIDAY Library. The laptop was on an “Our primary attention in the HIGH 62 | LOW 41 occupied table when stolen, the use of student aid dollars will ADVISING PRESIDENT alert said, and the thief quickly be first to assist current stu- OBAMA’S TRANSITION TEAM fl ed the store. The suspect is said Chris Gregory/Hatchet photographer dents whose families may be Faculty and students in the to be a black male, between 25 A man in a polar bear costume working for Greenpeace dances to music from his boombox unfortunately adversely af- Trachtenberg School of and 35 years old, and about 6 feet in front of the Marvin Center Wednesday afternoon. The polar bear was publicizing the Power fected by unforeseen economic tall, according to the alert. Public Policy and Public Ad- Shift '09 conference this weekend that will feature Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and a circumstances.” In addition, a student report- Decisions for early decision ministration advise Obama performance by The Roots. on how to choose his staff. ed their backpack stolen on 19th applicants, who agree to attend 5:30 p.m. and E streets on Tuesday. When the University if accepted, were SMPA Building room 309 the student set her bag down to released in December or Febru- adjust her scarf, the thief – who City Council may impose 5-cent fee on plastic or paper bags ary. Regular decision applicants is described as a white male, be- As part of a last-ditch effort able bags to the elderly and low- tion where the retailer just starts learn whether they have been tween 18 and 21 years old and to clean up the Anacostia River, income residents. double bagging and we don’t accepted in late March or early SATURDAY about 5 feet 7 inches tall – ran by a new law in the District may “We are trying to do point- think to stop them,” Allen said. April. and stole the bag, according to HIGH 43 | LOW 35 charge a fee for using paper or source reduction by eliminating “This puts the choice back into “Currently, our enrollments 4TH ANNUAL SEMI-FORMAL the alert. plastic bags. the trash before it even enters the the hands of the consumers.” are strong across the board, and BOAT CRUISE Each robbery has happened Legislation introduced in system. We looked at other strat- Some argue that the fee will our applications for next fall are The Black Student Union swiftly – in two instances, the the D.C. City Council last week egies and a fee has been the best only increase the fi nancial burden stable in every area,” University along with the Multicultural thieves quickly grabbed the would levy a 5-cent fee on each way to address the problem,” of grocery shopping, “especially President Steven Knapp wrote Student Services Center host property while the owner looked single-use plastic and paper bag said Charles Allen, Wells’ chief of during these tough economic in an e-mail to the GW commu- a cruise to celebrate the away. used by shoppers at all grocery, staff. times,” Allen said, but supporters nity on Tuesday. close of Black History Month. Both crime alerts sent by the liquor, drug and convenience The the bill is currently be- say the legislation is a necessity. Dan Small, executive di- 11 p.m. University have noted “robberies stores. The proposed legislation ing referred to committees for The District will face severe fi nes rector of financial aid, said a Shuttles depart from the and thefts, including pick-pock- strives to reduce trash in the review, and public hearings will if the Anacostia River exceeds the large portion of the recently Marvin Center et and purse-snatch incidents, Anacostia River, the majority most likely take place at the end level of allowable pollution set allocated $15 million increase typically increase with warmer of which is attributed to plas- of March, Allen said. by the Environmental Protection in financial aid will go toward weather.” tic carry-out bags in the river’s A 5-cent fee has proven effec- Agency – which would be paid assisting existing students, a The alerts encourage GW tributaries. tive in reducing the use of plas- through tax dollars. group that has seen a 15 per- SUNDAY community members to “remain Revenue from the initiative, tic bags at other establishments Delbert White, store man- cent increase in requests for HIGH 43 | LOW 24 alert and aware of their surround- submitted by Councilman Tom- which have imposed the rule, ager of Safeway at the Watergate more assistance. OPEN MIC NIGHT ings at all times.” my Wells, D-Ward 6, would go Allen said. Placing monetary Shops on Virginia Avenue, ex- Small said requests for aid Showcase your talents –Alex Byers toward the Anacostia River Clean value on plastic and paper bags pressed support for the bill. among new applicants have also while enjoying free food Up and Protection Fund, which forces consumers to think twice “If we have to clean up the increased, but by a smaller per- and coffee. serves to clean and protect the about the necessity of these envi- Anacostia anyways, at least this centage. Currently, roughly 60 6 p.m. Read us online at Anacostia River through projects ronmentally damaging items, he way people will adopt the habit percent of undergraduates re- Ames Pub and public education initiatives. added. of using reusable bags,” he said. ceive fi nancial aid, Small said. www.gwhatchet.com The money will provide reus- “We have all been in a situa- –Lindsay Gordon –Rachel Barker News The GW Hatchet Thursday, February 26, 2009 | A3

Anne Wernikoff/assistant photo editor SA presidential candidate Julie Bindelglass, a sophomore, discusses improving student involve- ment in the SA Monday night at the 3rd annual Hatchet-SA debate at Jack Morton Auditorium. Candidates spar at debate cussed?” asked presidential candi- who asked questions largely spe- Candidates date Jordan Phillips, a sophomore. cifi c to their group’s interests. “I don’t think he stood up to it. He But candidates also discussed let it pass and let $50,000 disappear ways they would work to improve forced to defend into an event that was misman- the University overall. aged.” Aside from his sustainability past SA roles Boyer, the executive vice presi- goals, Phillips said he would work dent, said he was unaware the to create a central campus calendar by Alli Hoff Unity Ball was taking place until he to improve communication, but Hatchet Reporter found a fl yer advertising the event Boyer said the University already in his mailbox, but he added that he has this plan in the works, adding Between polite jabs at their op- would not have been able to stop that the SA lobbied the University ponents and subtle self-promotion, Aswani anyway. on that issue this year. candidates seeking positions in the “If the president wants to do Dining issues also took center Student Association executive de- something, he can,” Boyer said. stage throughout the evening. tailed their designs on how to im- Candidates recognized that Presidential candidate Sammy prove the University and defended confl ict in this year’s administra- Lopez, a junior, mentioned numer- their records at the third annual tion was rooted in communication ous times that he would lobby to Hatchet-SA Debate Monday night. problems between the president get microwaves placed in buildings The pool of 10 candidates - sev- and the EVP, who leads the sen- around campus to help students en seeking the presidential seat and ate. Hopefuls for both positions save money if they have to eat on three vying for the executive vice discussed the importance of better the go. presidential spot - criticized the lack cooperation between these offi ces. Junior Justin Hollimon, a presi- of progress by SA President Vishal “[The EVP] is more than just dential candidate, said he would Aswani’s administration as some the senate chair. It’s not the senate advocate for healthier options at J were forced to defend the roles they and the executive. This is not two Street while junior George Brun- played in what many students call SAs," said EVP candidate Jason Lif- ner, a transfer student running for a failed year. ton, a sophomore. president, said he would lobby for When asked how they would Bindelglass said her platform better dining - though he did not have spent the $50,000 used for the focuses on communication. elaborate on the issue. Unity Ball differently, presidential “We need to make it easier for Though most of the candidates candidates engaged in a heated students to have their voice heard,” appeared to take the debate seri- debate over whether the three can- Bindelglass said. “I want to show ously, EVP candidate Arthur Good- didates currently serving in the SA - students, ‘Look, we’re here, you’re land, a junior, looked for laughs junior Kyle Boyer and sophomores involved in this, come talk to us.’ ” from the audience. When respond- Julie Bindelglass and Nick Polk - Several questions came from ing to a question about how he did enough to curtail the spending student group leaders on campus would be a different EVP from Kyle for the event. via video, including the College Boyer, Goodland suggested that he “Where was Kyle Boyer when Democrats, College Republicans, would get rid of the Student Asso- this $50,000 Unity Ball was dis- Allied in Pride and Colonial Brass, ciation bylaws. „ The GW Hatchett | Thursday, February 26, 2009, page A4 QUOTABLE “ “Justice Antonin Scalia is a bigot and an outright homophobe” –Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., speaking in the Marvin Center opinions Monday night. Diana Kugel – Opinions Editor ([email protected]) Justin Guiffré – Contributing Editor ([email protected]) SA Endorsements “ Kyle Boyer for SA president Jason Lift on for SA executive vice president has moved the Metro discount in-depth knowledge of dining access to student space - while not for the next four years. It sounds project forward, and his already lobbying, and is an extremely unique, certainly hits the key is- good in theory, but the odds of fu- strong and positive relationships well-spoken candidate. Unfortu- sues. Lifton plans to look at other ture administrations sticking with with administrators show that nately, he has embraced the joke schools' successful advising mod- it are slim to none. Also, Laverone Boyer has not waited to become candidate stigma, and it is impor- els as examples, in addition to a is advocating for a preview reg- president to start advocating for tant to remember that administra- degree audit system proposal, and istration period, like several Ivy students. While he is criticized for tors are watching. While Boyer, recognizes that the J Street prob- League schools have, but it sounds being an SA insider, experience Bindelglass and Polk, with all of lem is a union issue. The fact that more complex than our current really does count for a lot. their experience, are clearly bet- his issues and SA presidential can- system and is being dropped by at The important thing to re- ter qualifi ed, a Lopez presidency didate Kyle Boyer's platform align least one of the Ivies. member in this race is that more would be interesting to say the would hopefully make them an ef- The other concern with La- than one candidate would be ef- least. fective team - not to mention that verone is that while his debate fective in the presidential role. Junior Justin Hollimon and they can bond over their shared skills may be honed, his demeanor Sophomore Julie Bindelglass sophomore Jordan Phillips were love of Froot Loops, each candi- makes him more susceptible to presents an extremely well put- equally uninspiring, though for date's immediate answer when being spoken over in Senate meet- This weekend The Hatchet's together campaign and is clearly different reasons. While Hollimon Compared with the presiden- asked about their favorite cereal. ings than Lifton. Still, some of La- editorial board spent 10 hours in- knowledgeable. While Boyer's is very approachable, he lacks tial candidate pool, the executive Lifton puts a strong emphasis verone's ideas are not only feasible, terviewing both the presidential extra year of experience gives him concrete ideas, SA experience vice presidential line-up seems on communication, and promises but would be widely appreciated and executive-vice presidential the necessary edge, Bindelglass and administrator relationships. almost miniscule, but it is contains regular town hall meetings and an by students. Free printing, more candidates for the Student As- would be a competent and prob- Phillips, on the other hand, has two promising candidates. Both open relationship with the media, wireless access in dorms and be- sociation. Unlike last year's slim ably successful leader. Her great- several detailed ideas, but may sophomore Jason Lifton and junior if elected. He is well-spoken, and ing accessible to students are all on pickings, this year's batch of can- est fault may be that her overly succumb to tunnel-vision when Louis Laverone would be capable would likely be able to manage his agenda, and he should still be didates is surprisingly strong for polished campaign, complete it comes to sustainability, his pet EVPs. Still, out of the two, Lifton is the Senate without being over- kept around as an idea man, even the most part. Still we can only with a media contact and volun- issue. Both of these candidates the stronger candidate. whelmed. An added plus is Lif- if he's not EVP. have one SA president - thank- teer coordinator, is reminiscent of demonstrate leadership skills, but Lifton is the current vice presi- ton's commitment to improving In case you're wondering fully - and this year, The Hatchet an administration that takes itself would best serve the GW com- dent of community affairs, and Foggy Bottom resident relations, about Arthur Goodland, so are we. endorses current EVP Kyle Boyer too seriously without the serious munity in capacities other than actually has some feathers in his which can only help GW. Since he did not respond to an in- for the job. progress to show for it. that of SA president. cap. His involvement with the St. Laverone, current chair of the vitation to attend an endorsement Boyer, a junior, brings experi- Sophomore Nick Polk, anoth- The one glaring exception Mary's Thanksgiving dinner, the SA Academic Affairs Committee, meeting, we were unable to assess ence, leadership ability and strong er strong contender, does not have to the otherwise strong ballot is coat drive and the Foggy Bottom is certainly experienced, but his his candidacy, which in all respects ideas to the table. While he may be this problem. He acknowledges junior George Brunner, a second- clean-up show that when Lifton is platform raises a few questions. has been presented as a joke. the more predictable candidate, that he is just another student, semester transfer student. While committed to a cause, he follows Most of Laverone's ideas look re- Jason Lifton is the best pick he is also the most qualifi ed. Boy- and even promised to give up the Brunner may admittedly have through. ally good on paper, but are more for EVP due to his demonstrated er's platform includes student life SA offi ce and not order new busi- leadership experience, he has His platform - which includes dubious when examined closer. achievements and his plans to get improvements, responsive lead- ness cards if elected. His focus on almost zero knowledge of how academic advising changes, ac- For instance, his "Strategic Initia- things done. Vote for Jason Lifton ership and a focus on advocacy. small, tangible changes - such as GW functions. One of his plat- ceptable dining options and more tive" would outline the SA's plans for EVP 2009-2010. None of these are groundbreak- town halls where current gradu- form points is extending 4-RIDE ing platform planks, but all are ate, law and medical students hours, and yet the candidate necessary, and Boyer is capable of could advise undergraduates and could not even say what the cur- During the Hatchet editorial board's endorsement hearings, the candi- living up to these promises. keeping extra laptop chargers rent hours are. He could only list dates were asked for their favorite cereals. Match them up below. (For a He intends to get students an- in Gelman - is pragmatic, and one administrator at this school hint, read the EVP endorsement.) gry about the issues that are true Polk should defi nitely be kept with whom he has been in touch, problems - dining, advising and involved, win or lose. One of the and regarding Metro discounts, Morning Match-up so on - and recognizes the power troubling things Polk shared was claims "it is unacceptable that we of the collective student voice. As that he would keep SA confl icts have waited this long under the far as dining goes, Boyer is frus- internal, making transparency a current administration," without CANDIDATES CEREALS trated with what he calls "Band- questionable goal for him. any understanding of where ne- Aid" solutions and promises to The most refreshing candi- gotiations currently are or what BINDELGLASS FROOT LOOPS (2X) engage the union to get real, last- date of the lot has to be Sammy his next step would be. He kept BOYER HONEY NUT CHEERIOS ing change. Lopez, a junior running on a slate referencing the "teams" he would BRUNNER CINNAMON TOAST CRUNCH (2X) One of the more unique as- with Arthur Goodland, also a ju- build to help him, but a basic pects of Boyer's platform is that he nior. Lopez has been portrayed knowledge of how the University HOLLIMON FROSTED FLAKES has a solid plan for reducing book as a joke candidate throughout works is necessary. He is perhaps LAVERONE WHEATABIX costs, and is the only one that men- the campaign, but he has some the only candidate that has the tions this issue. He will advocate surprisingly unique and feasible potential to do more harm than LIFTON PEANUT BUTTER CRUNCH for professors not to assign brand ideas - including microwaves in good next year. LOPEZ HONEY NUT CHEERIOS IN SOY MILK new versions of books when little academic buildings so students This year's candidate pool has changed, and would even go can quickly heat up lunch and is mostly quite impressive, but PHILLIPS so far as to divert people from more Internet hotspots. If Lopez no candidate has the experience, POLK

using the bookstore until prices is elected, we can at least be fairly ideas and pragmatism of Kyle

were more reasonable. confi dent of these simple goals Boyer. Vote for Kyle Boyer for SA Crunch Toast Cinnamon Lopez: Crunch, Butter Peanut Hollimon: Milk, Soy in Cheerios Nut Honey Phillips: Loops, Froot Boyer:

, , His collaboration with local being met. Lopez also has some president 2009-2010. Wheatabix Bindelglass: Flakes, Frosted Brunner: Crunch, Toast Cinnamon Polk: Cheerios, Nut Honey Laverone: Loops, Froot Lifton: student government presidents

 
    

 Settling it once and for all Cartoon Kaela Clark How hard would it really be to get those signatures? set out to get the 258 signatures for- My editor set some ground rules: no merly required to become a Student As- signature collecting in residence halls or Isociation presidential candidate. I failed. campus housing (I hope the Ivory Tower Here is what I learned in food court didn’t count). the process. Besides that, everything If you are a big follower was fair game. I printed off of SA drama, or if you have TOM BRASLAVSKY a fake election form with taken a peek at The Hatchet COLUMNIST numbered cells for each over the past month, you signature and the entic- may know of the contro- ing bolded header, “Tom versy over signatures that Braslavsky for President of erupted this election season. Without get- the SA!” ting into the specifi cs, the SA eliminated My fi rst stop was J Street, where I its requirement for candidates to get a set myself have often been approached with number of supportive signatures before of- requests to sign petitions or take short fi cially being able to run for offi ce. surveys. To gather more signatures, I also This caused some debate, with sup- attended my fi rst basketball game (which porters of the measure saying this would was, unfortunately for me and the team, make elections fairer and allow for a wider very sparsely attended) and the food court spectrum of candidates and opponents in Ivory Tower. All I was asking for were saying that it would only open the fi eld up signatures, and, though tedious, it worked to more joke candidates. on many of the people I approached. But the question inevitably arose: How I would walk up to a single person or a diffi cult is it to actually acquire all of these group at a table and ask them if they could signatures? Did a prospective candidate help me out with my campaign by “sign- really need to be committed to the task, or ing this sheet.” At the bottom of the page, could any random freshman from Thur- I had hand-written (in fairly large print): ston get the 258 signatures formerly neces- “Disclaimer: I am not actually running. sary to be placed on the ballot for SA Presi- This is an experiment.” dent? To try and fi nd out, I decided to give it a shot. See BRASLAVSKYY, p. A5 Letters to the editor

I suppose you would say that you’re keep- ever, The Hatchet continues to perpetuate the Your board claims the remaining candi- SA a waste of time ing the student body informed. That the SA myth that the SA actually does something. dates aren’t nearly as qualified as these shin- elections are important to the student body You claim that one candidate is more quali- ing stars, so I won’t bother to address them. The I hope, I truly hope and pray, that your SA and the candidates should therefore be prop- fied than another. Qualified for what? Kyle Hatchet purports to be an independent student endorsement’s claim that your editorial board erly vetted. I might be tempted to agree with Boyer has more experience in the SA. Great, publication. “Independent” should not simply spent 10 hours questioning potential candi- you if I could find five students not actively he’s had more experience at accomplishing reflect separation from the University, but from dates for the SA is a gross exaggeration. How involved in the SA who believe it fulfills any absolutely nothing. He’s had more experience any organizations that do not chiefly represent could you? And more importantly why would function other than to stroke the egos of those wasting the student body’s time and this stu- the needs and wishes of the student body. The you spend 10 hours of your time speaking with elected. dent’s patience. You claim that Julie Bindelglass dissolution of the SA is in the best interest of equally misguided candidates for an ineffective The SA is unnecessary. As many students needs to accomplish something before she can GW and so long as The Hatchet perpetuates the and unnecessary student government? Is there and alumni have already commented in this have media contacts and business cards. Unless false notion that it is necessary, it does a disser- truly nothing else going on in this bustling Uni- publication, the student body would be better she directs the SA to cure cancer, I see absolute- vice to every student here. versity in the capitol city of the most important served by a small board of people that distrib- ly no reason for her to ever have business cards Cameron Tepfer country on earth? utes funds for the various organizations. How- at all. Senior

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up gathering all 258 signatures in my two days of campaigning BRASLAVSKY – though I did fi ll out my entire Man’s best friend from p. A4 fi rst sheet (I assigned the second sheet of signatures to a volunteer, As we say goodbye to childhood pets, keep the lessons learned It was hit-or-miss. Some- well-connected campaign man- times, students would notice the ager, who was too lazy to actually knew the actual reason she was old enough not to get haphazardly minutes after leaving the house means settling down for a few disclaimer, laugh and ask me to go out and help – talk about cam- calling well before dawn more swallowed by a foreboding canine. through the delightful excrement years. Dogs aren't just a show pup- explain, and then sign it anyway. paign ineffi ciency). But even to get Ithan a month ago. I just let it go Unfortunately now, the old age and delivered on the car seat next to py to parade around Dupont Circle Other times, students merely read my 123 signatures, I had to work a to voicemail. decline of our beloved me. In fact, Magoo became so cer- or the National Mall in search of a the headline supporting my cam- lot, spending hours amidst a busy No mother wakes pets coincides with a tain of his place in our family that I date – although the help is always paign for presidency and signed a schedule campaigning to random her college-aged son time when most of us frequently sat in the back seat of the appreciated. spot. Rarely, a student would say students. before the newspaper is are away at college. car. He sat shotgun, paw claiming Dogs mean responsibility – that they were already supporting A signature requirement does delivered for anything “He picked me,” the armrest. something most college students another candidate – to which I’d not necessarily keep out joke can- other than bad news. I said senior Naomi Ren- “Skippy was sent to us from are slightly lacking. They represent reply that this was only so that my didates, but it defi nitely keeps out waited to call her back, nard. “Mr. Spock was an Santa,” said Walter Kerr, also a se- moving on from home, maybe from name could appear on the ballot, lazy candidates. If you are just giving myself those last abused puppy and they nior. “Clearly I was young enough the paws of our childhood dog. But and did not constitute a commit- running as a joke, but are also a six fi ctitious hours with put him in a cage all by to still believe in Santa. Now, she as we move on from college, we ment on their part. And then there committed candidate, you can eas- my English springer himself. When I went urinates everywhere. Also, her legs still can’t forget that dog. were the tough ones. ily get all the necessary signatures spaniel, Magoo. He in, after the lady said don’t respond fast enough so she They taught us that everything Like the girls who asked me over a few days. However, a signa- died that night, nestled JOE LALIBERTE that dog doesn’t like just falls down the stairs every time in life has this spinning exuberance ture requirement provides a deter- in the bed between my anyone, he put his head she tries.” of joy, even on the worst of days. for my platform. I scrambled to COLUMNIST think of something, and came up rent to potential candidates who do mother and father. He right on my lap.” Murphy eats better than Han- They taught us how to appreciate with some talking points. I said I not actually want to work for their just slowly stopped Currently, Ren- nah Carlton, a fi rst-year graduate simple things like a marrow-fi lled would hold town halls to ask the place on the ballot alongside seri- breathing. He died nard’s half terrier-half student. Murphy, who has arthritis bone or a slobbered tennis ball. students about the issues they held ous candidates. with no drama and in the same bed sheep dog is blind, deaf and suffer- and a sagging back, is a 14-year-old They taught us about forgiveness dear. I told them that I would bring The election season controver- he had spent the last decade in. ing from arthritis. Alaskan husky. Whenever Hannah and humility. Chipotle to J Street. I also said that sy may have been based on sincere In this last month, I’ve begun to When the breeder brought and her mother are gone, her father Most importantly, Magoo my staff was already scheduling feelings on the part of each side, or run into GW students with stories my dog out to us when I was in conveniently fi nds time to cook a taught me loyalty. Even amid the some awesome concerts to come it may have been a purely political similar to mine. You see, most of us fi fth grade, they called him the steak for himself and his pup. stress of college, these are lessons to campus for next year – stars like fi ght. But I think getting rid of a sig- got our pets when around the same head cheese. He was the leader of Hearing these stories often never to forget. Afroman, The Strokes, Rihanna … nature requirement altogether was time, when we were young. Maybe the pack, according to the breeder provoke a common sentiment: “I –The writer, a senior majoring in Rihanna was usually the clincher. just wrong. A ban on campaigning it was just the right time for many in upstate New York. He staked can’t wait to get a dog!” But a dog political communication, is a Hatchet Twice, I unknowingly ap- in residence halls, such as the one families – a time when we were his claim in my family not three is more than just a best friend. It columnist. proached members of the Joint my editor imposed on me, would Election Committee. They each told prevent abusive knocking on doors me that I had the wrong form and for signatures, and would maybe declined to comment on the signa- make it a bit tougher to gather ture requirement once I explained them. We obviously want a wide my experiment. variety of students running for of- Overall, gathering signatures fi ce – but we also want them to be was a good experience. I came to serious about their campaigns. appreciate the determination and This online comment on The courage that comes with trying to Hatchet’s editorial page about the approach so many new and un- issue just about sums up my view: known people and getting them “Strong leaders are those who go to sign a piece of paper whose im- the extra mile to insure quality. If portance is purely symbolic. At the a candidate isn’t willing to do the same time, it did make me once work on the campaign trail, who’s again question what role the sig- to say he or she will work in of- nature requirement actually plays, fi ce?” since it’s so easy to convince people –The writer, a freshman majoring to sign a sheet of paper. in international affairs, is a Hatchet Truth be told, I did not end columnist. Generation Bailout Time to seriously question the stimulus

s our generation of smart, young, angel of sound fi scal policy. But ambitious students really going the White House’s next item on the I to settle with what the Obama agenda? A mortgage bailout pro- administration is doing to the econ- gram costing nearly $100 billion. omy? Within fi ve short years, we After that, raising taxes on the busi- are going to be the nesses and corpo- ones entering the rations that most workplace, earning ANDREW CLARK likely will be em- salaries, seeking ca- ploying us. Then, reers, taking loans, COLUMNIST pricey nationalized paying taxes and health care (excuse fi nding jobs. It’s me, health care “re- no secret that our form”). He may say economy is in the tank right now his goal is to cut the defi cit in half and that jobs are scarce. Many of by the end of his term. But actions us are planning to stay in school as speak much louder than words. long as we can to try to “wait out” I’m not blaming Obama for an this crisis. economic crisis that he has largely Yet we seem to be cheerful at inherited. I’m blaming him for an worst and ambivalent at best about economic crisis that he is going to Obamanomics: the $800 billion make worse. stimulus package, the upcoming If someone at GW wants mortgage bailout, the bank bail- to make a passionate defense of outs, the biggest defi cit since World Keynesian, spend-spend-spend War II, soon-to-be higher taxes theory, by all means, please do. But on businesses and investors and that’s not what I have been hearing. a stock market that has crashed Instead, criticisms of Obama’s eco- almost a thousand points since nomic policy have been met with Obama’s inauguration. vague statements like “let’s just see In case you don’t understand what happens,” or “just give him a the implications of the defi cit, chance,” like he is a small child try- here’s a short explanation: The ing out for the school play. defi cit is money the government As students, we are going to didn’t have, so it had to borrow. soon be at the forefront of making Eventually, the government needs economic ideas and shaping gov- to pay that money back with inter- ernment policy, and our ideologies est. That’s where you and I come are no doubt being molded in these in. The government is going to be formative years of our lives. Are so busy paying back loans from we going to capitulate and become the 2000s that it won’t have time to Generation Bailout? Or are we go- promote our general welfare in the ing to take a critical look at how our 2020s, 2030s and beyond. money is being spent, at what will But that’s how it’s always work and what won’t? worked, you say? Not quite. An In 1939, at the climax of the alarming report from the Brook- Great Depression, Roosevelt’s trea- ings Institution says that the mar- sury secretary testifi ed to Congress: ket fi nds it at least imaginable that “We have tried spending money. the U.S. could default – yes, de- We are spending more than we fault, as in not be able to pay back have ever spent before, and it does – on its debt within the decade. You not work.” think it’d be bad if Ford or Bank of Let’s not let ourselves get there. America went under? Try the U.S. –The writer, a sophomore majoring in government! political communication, is a Hatchet I wouldn’t be as concerned for columnist and a member of the College our future if Obama was the arch- Republicans executive board. A6 | Thursday, February 26, 2009 The GW Hatchet News

the room that yielded 4.1 ported to the GW Hospi- joining room and she called CRIME LOG grams of marijuana. tal. UPD. When she told the Referred to Student Referred to SJS male student that she had Prof. questions Destruction 2/22/09 – Gelman Library Judicial Services called UPD, he pushed the Simple Assault witness against the door. – case closed Liquor Law Violation 2/20/09 – 8:10 p.m. – Pub- A staff member reported Referred to SJS 2/19/09 – 11:26 p.m. – lic property on campus – that an individual had def- Thurston Hall – case case closed Theft ethnic confl ict ecated on the toilet seat in closed UPD learned that two indi- 2/20/09 – 12:05 p.m. – the library bathroom. Offi cers observed an intoxi- viduals were involved in an Marvin Center – open Disorderly Conduct cated female student in the altercation. Offi cers arrived case Armenian students respond 2/19/09 – 2:35 p.m. – MFA lobby of the residence hall. on the scene and contacted A female student stated that Building – case closed EMeRG was notifi ed and MPD because neither indi- she was in the food court University Police Depart- she was transported to the vidual was affi liated with and put down her belong- to genocide denials ment offi cers were noti- GW Hospital. the University. Both indi- ings, but when she returned fi ed of a disorderly patient. Referred to SJS viduals were arrested. her wallet was missing. When offi cers arrived, the in- by Matt Rist “What actually happened 2/20/09 – 12:56 a.m. 2/22/09 – 2:15 a.m. – West Weapons Violation Hatchet Reporter dividual had left the scene. – Off campus – case End Apartment – case 2/17/09 – 3:50 p.m. – FSK in history is very different, or closed closed Hall – case closed to a great extent different, than Drug Law Violation One of history’s most con- what the younger generations 2/20/09 – 1:00 a.m. – The Metropolitan Police A female student returned UPD was contacted by troversial debates came to the keep hearing from their el- Thurston Hall – case Department contacted to her room in the residence Health and Safety inspec- Marvin Center Monday night. ders,” Attaov said. closed UPD to report that they hall to fi nd her ex-boyfriend tion because they had Turkkaya Ataov, a profes- Leah Brayman, president While on patrol, a UPD found an intoxicated fe- sitting outside the door. found a butterfl y knife in a sor at Ankara University in of the Armenian Student Net- officer observed a sus- male student lying in the She invited him in and he student’s room. UPD took Turkey who is internationally work, said she was offended picious odor. The officer 1700 block of 15th Street. begged her to talk to him. custody of the knife be- recognized for his vehement by Ataov’s analogy. contacted a community MPD transported her back Throughout the argument, cause it violated University denials that the 1915 massacre “For professor Ataov to director who performed an to campus. EMeRG was another female student policy. of Armenians was a genocide, relate the genocide to an el- administrative search on called and she was trans- heard the fi ght from an ad- Referred to SJS presented a lecture entitled, ementary school game of tele- “How to Come to Terms with phone is not only completely One’s Past: Searching the Truth inaccurate, but it humorizes Behind Armenian Claims on mass genocide,” she wrote in Genocide.” an e-mail after the event. “As A handful of Armenian stu- a critic of ‘uneducated peo- dents listened in silence among ple’ professor Ataov’s claims a crowd of 100 mostly Turkish about Armenian history and or Turkish-Americans as Ataov genocide were extremely false, discounted Armenian claims completely misstated and he of genocide at the hands of the made a mockery of the Arme- Turks during World War I. nian people.” “I’m not saying that noth- Esra Alemdar, president ing has happened, but certain of the Turkish Student Asso- things have happened and that ciation, said her organization there are omissions, and omis- brought Ataov to campus in or- sion is a way of censorship,” der to educate students about Ataov said. the allegations of genocide. The professor appeared to “I feel like we, as Turkish- speak directly to the Armenian Americans, really do not have students in the audience at a lot of information about this times and even pointed at them issue, so that’s one of the rea- at one point in the lecture, tell- sons why I wanted to have the ing them to see him afterwards professor speak,” she said. to discuss what he was talking Alemdar said she was about. pleased to have students from “The Armenians are very the Armenian Student Associa- fine people, very intelligent, tion in the audience. very hard-working, very able,” Brayman said that relations Ataov said. between the Turkish Student Ataov characterized Turkey Association and the Armenian and its people as, historically, Student Association have nev- accepting of other ethnicities. er been a problem. “Genocide is the natural She added, “Unfortunately outcome and continuation of our history of conflict is still racism. Only racists can pursue a national and international policies of genocide,” Ataov issue that we hope will be re- said. solved very soon, so that all Ataov went on to talk about future relations will be nothing the disagreements that have but peaceful and productive.” arisen between the two oppos- After his lecture, Ataov had ing viewpoints on the interpre- a specific message for GW stu- tation of historical facts. dents of Armenian and Turkish “We must agree on dispas- descent looking to move for- sionate, nonpartisan, open-mind- ward and work together in the ed controversy,” Ataov said. “I future. have met very few [Armenians] “The duty of scholarship is that fi t this description.” to study the views of the other During his lecture, Ataov side because the Armenian side compared the misinformation is making this mistake; which about the Armenian massa- is described in psychology as cres to a game he played as a the egoism of victimization, in child, similar to the game of which one side thinks only of telephone, asserting that this its own losses and rejects the verbal passing of information other,” Ataov said. “In reality, is to blame for some of the mis- what the other suffered may be information. even worse.” „

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TwoBits Funny man turned author Eugene courtesy David Monks/Nasty Little Man Publicity Mirman, who plays Eugene on “Flight of the Conchords,” will be at Barnes and Noble in Georgetown Thursday, The harrowing adventures of... Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m. promoting his newly released advice book, “The Graham Wright and Tokyo Police Club Will to Whatevs: A Guide to Modern by Colleen Beagen You try to not let it affect your attitude as On your CBC Radio blog you mentioned Hatchet Reporter much as possible, but of course it’s impossible to your desire to obtain “BFF status” with the Life.” avoid that. When we were making “A Lesson in members of Weezer when playing with them. Graham Wright plays keyboard in Tokyo Po- Crime” we were working completely in a vacu- Did that work out? lice Club, a Canadian rock outfi t known for their um – no one knew our band, and that’s a very I can’t say we became best friends forever, but Mirman sent two jokes our way. sense of structural brevity. That is, their fi rst EP, freeing way to work. Then of course, after you we defi nitely became friendly, which to me is fan- “A Lesson in Crime,” includes eight songs and have some success you realize people are going tastic. I mean honestly, having the chance to play runs at 16 minutes. to be listening to this and there is the pressure to with people like that - people that were our idols For this quality, and an oft-cited similarity to capitalize on the success you’ve had and further when we were 13 and 14 and are still such a fan- The first: early work by The Strokes, Wright and his band- it. As much as you may try to ignore it, it’s always tastic mammoth of a band. It’s always an honor mates have garnered much attention, both posi- there in the back of your mind. and a lot of fun. We realize this is what we get to People think that children say the tive and negative. Did you feel pressure to produce a specifi c do with our lives: hang out, watch Weezer every darndest things, but so would you, if Still, Wright offers no apologies to haters. Or sound? night and get to meet those guys. It’s the coolest for legitimately liking Blink-182. We’ve all fi gured we can only really write the thing. you had no education. You’d just be Wright will perform a sold-out show with kind of music we write. If we tried to write an- What bands have had the greatest overall Tokyo Police Club, along with Born Ruffi ans and other song that sounded like “Nature of the Ex- infl uence on your music? like, “I am bike cheese?” Because you Harlem Shakes at the Black Cat tonight, February periment” [from “A Lesson In Crime”], it would There’s so many, I mean, obviously The wouldn’t know what words meant. 26, supporting the band’s fi rst full-length album, just turn out being a worse version of “Nature of Strokes are of that age. Obviously they’ve been a “Elephant Shell,” released on Saddle Creek Re- the Experiment,” which nobody wants to hear big infl uence on us. At the same time, bands like cords. anyway. Interpol, all the bands that were around at that Performing at POP Montreal Festival in 2005 If you could change one thing about past time when we were fi rst starting off. The second: seems a pivotal moment in your career. What work, what would it be? You have a short set. Does that get trouble- I was thinking about truth or dare, opportunities did the performance bring? I would switch around the last two songs on some when fans are demanding more and more Well it came along at a time when the band the EP (“A Lesson In Crime”), so “Be Good” is encores? and what the first dare was. I bet was pretty much over. Not in the sense we were last. We always play it at the end of our set now I think that it’s a short set, but it’s a lot of breaking up, but everyone was going off to uni- and I think it’s a really good last song. It just cuts songs. Especially at this point when we’re play- it was a cave man daring a cave versity or to work or to do their own thing. And off and ends really dead. A lot of our songs end ing 20 or 21 songs a night – which is as much or woman to throw a burning stick at the band didn’t really pretend at that point to be a that way but this one particularly ends very sud- more than what most bands are playing. I almost big deal. So we thought, ‘Well, we’ll do this POP denly. feel like people would get tired if we kept on a monster. And she was like, “Fine Montreal thing; it will be fun.’ We went up there That’s the thing about making records; they’re playing two-minute songs for that much longer. and that was when we fi rst came to the attention always sort of a picture of where you were at the It’s really exhausting to hear a song start and - truth.” And I bet he was like, “Okay. of Paper Bag Records, the label that put out our time. Then you go tour the songs for two years, oh it’s over. Here’s another song, oh it’s over. So What you’re biggest fantasy?” And I EPs in Canada. And just because they were at the and you change them, and sometimes you end quick, so quick, so quick. When you’re trying to show and they talked to us, we thought ‘Oh, hey, up wishing you could go back. But that’s not the pay attention and get into it, there’s only so much bet she was like, “Agriculture.” maybe we could actually do something with this.’ point. The point is to document the state of your people can take. And had we not played POP Montreal, chances band at that point. What songs or bands would fans be sur- are we never would have come to the attention of Do you have a creative process? Do you all prised to fi nd on your iPod? any label, and we never would have bothered to write together? I’m a big fan of a lot of alternative music from try and nothing would have happened. We all collaborate, we all work together. Ob- the nineties. Things like ... Blink 182. And I’m a FiveTenTwenty “A Lesson In Crime” was well received. viously the songs are born with Dave [Monks], legitimate fan, not some kind of ironic listener. I How did its success affect your attitude going the lead singer and songwriter, but then we all actually enjoy their music. So there’s a lot of that A weekly entertainment guide for the into [Tokyo Police Club’s fi rst full-length al- bring them into the room together and hash away kind of thing on there, which is not necessarily cash-strapped college student. bum] “Elephant Shell”? at them until they’re fi xed. cool or unembarrassing, but I love it. „ If you have It’s that time of the month. Hit the Black Cat this Saturday, Feb. Minimalism and psychosis this weekend 28 at 9:30 p.m. for by Emily Katz the human being’s mind as they struggle with Hatchet Reporter sanity and their will to live,” she said. $ “Bliss,” the dance party “The three voices are all specifi c and different, 5 How does one go about directing a play with but they’re linked together because they share brainchild of area DJ and GW alumnus Will no constructed characters or set? For junior Van- this common thread – the search for love,” she Eastman. Tickets are $7. essa FitzGerald, meeting this challenge meant the said, characterizing the thematic continuity of the opportunity to present “4.48 Psychosis” to the work. If you have University theater community. Keeping with a fl uid form, the play lacks any Johnny Cash gave “I had never thought about directing before, indication of setting, stage or props. but this play was something that just hit my heart “[Kane] let us in and she let us in without his legendary perfor- so much I had too,” she said. “I had more of a de- holding back,” FitzGerald said, referring to the mance at California’s sire to see this play then to act in it.” intimacy of the work. “She’s not scared to make own Folsom Prison The fi nal work by the late English playwright you feel what she’s going through.” $ Sarah Kane, “4.48 Psychosis” was fi rst performed Although FitzGerald said her primary focus 10 in 1968. Channel the in 2000 and produced posthumously, giving the is acting, she does not rule out directing plays in sense that at some level, the play deals with Kane’s the future. moment you (most likely) never saw with a depression, which she struggled with until com- “I would hope to direct again, but only if an- screening of “Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison,” mitting suicide in 1999, shortly before completion other project comes along that I’d feel so passion- in honor of Cash’s birthday, Thursday, Feb. 26 of the work. ate about,” she said. FitzGerald has acted in main “When I fi rst read the play, I found it to be stage performances with the campus theater com- at 7 p.m. at AFI Silver Theatre. the most honest, raw, beautiful writing I had ever munity, as well as performing in the New Plays read. It hit me somewhere that nothing had ever Festival last semester. She will be in 14th Grade hit me before,” said FitzGerald, a dramatic litera- Players’ production of “Baby in the Bath Water” If you have ture major. this April. To further explain the work, FitzGerald refer- Despite the heaviness of themes, FitzGerald Bombast reach- enced a discussion led by the playwright’s brother, argues for the relatable quality of the subject mat- es a thick, al- Simon Kane, following her death. He said that the ter. play is “about suicidal despair, so it is understand- “People will connect with different scenes,” cohol-induced able that some people will interpret this play as a she said. head as co- thinly veiled suicide note.” But, he added, “This “It’s also one of the most experimental plays $ simplistic view does both the play and my sister’s student theater [at the University] has ever done; median Patton 20 motivation for writing it an injustice.” it’s defi nitely going to be an experience.” She add- Marie McGrory/Hatchet photographer Oswalt takes the Lisner stage this Saturday, The play, which FitzGerald describes as be- ed, “We want you to be able to walk in and feel Senior Patrice Langué and junior Alice Wag- Feb. 28. Tickets to the 10 p.m. show are still ing written “more like a modernist poem” follows like you’re entering the mind.” „ nerStout will perform in “4.48 Psychosis,” put three sets of dialogue – all written for gender-neu- “4.48 Psychosis” will be performed in the Lisner on by the 14th Grade Players this weekend. available, priced at $16 for students. tral voices – and keeps to a loose sense of form. downstage Thursday, Feb. 26 and Friday, Feb. 27 at 8 “It doesn’t matter what gender they are,” she p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.. Tick- said. “It’s the point that they’re human beings. It’s ets are $5. Joe from GW Deli DistrictMixtape In case you ever questioned whether the man be- 4. Lynyrd Skynyrd – You Got That Right hind the counter was a rocker. 5. Gareth Gates – Spirit In the Sky He is. 6. Eric Clapton – Tears In Heaven 7. Red Hot Chili Peppers – Under the Bridge 1. AC/DC – Down Payment Blues 8. Lynyrd Skynyrd – Double Trouble 2. AC/DC – Dog Eat Dog 9. 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able with people who have STUDENTS been in similar positions to SA hopefuls vie for positions help you stay here and get the from p. A1 most out of college,” Manka- zana said. Participants note music and danced on top of a tential voters. timents. their classes typically only have Michael Tapscott, director rented UHaul truck parked on H “Some people say no thanks, “I really do feel that this year about three black students – if of the Multicultural Student Street for two days. But the tone some people smile and take [a is sort of lacking some of the en- any. And for those students, Services Center, asserted that less fanfare than this year was more reserved. card], you know, it varies,” Hol- thusiasm and it has been sort of inside the classroom is where non-black GW students are not “The absence of OG’s truck limon said. “A lot of people have a quiet election season,” Bianchi they realize their minority sta- racist but may sometimes be defi nitely means it’s a little less their supporters out here too. You said. tus the most. ignorant to the nuances of mi- in past years crazy this year,” said presidential know you might hand something On top of the mild atmo- “When you’re the only nority cultures. candidate Nick Polk, who wore to someone who says, ‘No, I’m sphere, the weather warmed up by Emily Cahn black person in the room, you “There are things the ma- his campaign t-shirt without a voting for Julie,' or 'I’m voting for the campaigners, allowing Assistant News Editor feel like students and profes- jority population just doesn’t jacket while handing out granola for Kyle.’ But you get used to it candidates and their supporters sors look at you to give the know about black culture,” he bars to students passing by. though.” to sport their campaign T-shirts Voting for Student Asso- ‘black opinion,’ ” said Gabrielle said. “But when those ques- He added that the quieter at- Dan Curran, campaign man- without heavy jackets. Bass, event coordinator for the tions come up it’s important to ciation elections began at 9 a.m. mosphere was more pleasant. ager for presidential candidate Despite the more reserved at- Wednesday morning, but some George Washington Williams be able to answer them without “I think people kind of real- Julie Bindelglass, said the tone mosphere, students said Election House, a Living and Learning being defensive and when ask- candidates were out hours be- ized that when you get out here of this year’s election was more Day was still fun. forehand, handing out palm Cohort aimed at promoting ing a question, not to have your and blast music, it annoys people somber than years past. Michelle Tanney, campaign black unity. “Honestly, some- own answer to it anyway.” cards and free food to lure sup- a lot,” Polk said. “It's good, we “I don’t know if it’s the econ- manager for executive vice presi- porters. times I don’t have an opinion Speech is a common mis- can all be out here and everyone’s omy or what, but I remember dential candidate Louis Laverone, on a subject, and when I do, I understanding, students said, Though many candidates happy.” getting handfuls of stuff [in the said some of her best memories hung around Kogan Plaza all day can’t speak for all black people. noting how people sometimes Economic issues also factored past],” said Curran, a senior. “I at GW come from election day I can only speak for myself.” use of the term ‘ghetto’ to refer spreading the word about their into the quieter atmosphere. know the funding requirements, activities. campaign, the tone of the day to someone using slang. Justin Hollimon, a presiden- or limits did come down recently She said, “I’ve been doing Catherine Davis, vice “People define what you was quieter than the pomp and tial candidate, said his budget did and that may very well be a factor this since I was a freshman and circumstance of previous election president of the Black Student are without even speaking to not allow him to purchase food to as well.” what’s great about this is that Union, said she remembers be- you just by the way you talk or days. hand out to potential supporters. Junior Phil Bianchi, campaign you meet a lot of cool people that Last year, former presidential ing directly pointed out during walk,” said Jacqueline Mitch- Instead, Hollimon said he stuck manager for presidential candi- become friends of yours and you ell, president of the Caribbean candidate OG Oyiborhoro played „ her freshman year. to handing out palm cards to po- date Kyle Boyer, had similar sen- have fun in the process.” “My University Writing Student Association. “When professor specifically asked speaking casually with my me what black people thought friends, I do tend to leave off about Spike Lee. I’m like, ‘I the ‘g’ on the end of my words grew up in the suburbs; I prob- sometimes because that’s just ably have the same view of him the way we talk outside of a as you.’ ” professional setting. It’s part of In addition to the student how I grew up. It doesn’t mean body, students said the Uni- I’m ‘ghetto.’ ” versity needs a more accurate A major problem that GW minority representation among and other colleges face con- the faculty. About 80 percent cerning racial discrepancies of the University’s faculty are is low retention rates among white and less than five per- the black population, particu- cent are black. larly among males. Nationally, “Considering how many about 44 percent of black males black people now have mas- graduate college, according to ter’s and doctoral degrees, the Journal of Blacks in Higher it’s strange that I’ve only had Education. one professor of color – an ad- Programs like the Black junct,” Nuamah said. Men’s Initiative, which sup- Particularly in the social ports the social and intellectu- sciences, several black students al development of black males said they find themselves being on campus, work to combat taught black history funneled this statistic, but more student through a white outlook. and administrative efforts are “Professors try to speak needed to bridge the gap. about the black experience “We need more advisors without really walking in and tutors,” said Student As- those shoes,” said junior Sizwe sociation Executive Vice Presi- Mankazana, a Williams House dent Kyle Boyer, a member resident. of the Black Men’s Initiative. Outside of the classroom, “With more resources, we will black students can find a great- have higher graduation rates er sense of community through and they are very, very low the Multicultural Student Ser- right now.” vices Center and a variety of Issues concerning diver- multicultural student orga- sity, however, fall in great part nizations. Members of these on the students who, despite groups said that these outlets wanting to reach out, are often greatly enhance social life, but hesitant to make the connec- there is still a sense of not be- tion. ing able to fully adjust to the “I would love for students wider GW community. of all backgrounds to come out And organizing by culture to our events and celebrate may seem like a further divi- Black History Month together, sion, but minority students but I can’t really say I’ve made said these associations are a my way over to Hillel either,” helpful way to adjust to uni- Bass said. “People get way too versity life. comfortable being around peo- “It’s easy to say that people ple that look just like them so shouldn’t separate themselves individually we have a respon- when in the minority, but it’s sibility to reach out to each important to have spaces avail- other.” „

and try to persuade them, and I am honest about who I am,” he FRANK said. from p. A1 In his capacity as chairman of the Financial Services Com- “It is disconcerting to see that mittee, Frank has been deeply people do not want to be part of involved in the ongoing fi nancial political parties,” he said. “There crisis. He refused to speculate never were ‘good old days.’ Par- on whether the federal govern- ties are more coherently divided ment would buy more shares of than they ever have been.” Citigroup and Bank of America He likewise dismissed any and plans to reserve judgment talk of postpartisanship. on the next step for the federal “To me a postpartisan gov- government until he hears from ernment would be like postpar- Treasury Secretary Timothy Gei- tum depression,” he said, add- thner. ing, “The reality is that 85 to 90 Frank compared helping the percent of Democrats and Re- banking system to the collateral publicans will always vote with damage that occurs when mili- their party.” taries kill civilians along with Frank also touched on some the enemy. of his political opponents, par- “This is collateral benefi t ticularly the National Rifl e As- where you are trying to save the sociation – which he called the system while helping sons of “most militant political organi- bitches you would rather slap,” zation in our country.” he said. “They use no rallies or pro- College Democrats Presi- tests but they infl uence members dent Cory Struble said he was of Congress in effective ways,” pleased with Frank’s appear- he said. “The NRA creates sin- ance on campus. gle-issue voters.” Struble said, “We were very But Frank said he would not excited to have Barney Frank shy away from any confronta- accept our invitation and he tion. loves speaking to college stu- “I like to engage my enemies dents.” „ The GW Hatchet | Thursdayy, February 26, 2009, Page B3 NUMBER CRUNCH Number of points by which GW's men's basketball team trailed Charlotte with 1.09 seconds remaining in regulation. GW came back to win the game 92-88 in Andrewsports Alberg – Sports Editor ([email protected]) 6 overtime. Dan Greene – Asst. Sports Editor ([email protected]) Colonials' comeback keeps season alive

Alex Ellis/photo editor Junior Damian Hollis shoots a game-tying free throw with 21.8 seconds left in regulation against Charlotte Wednesday. Hollis scored a career-high 27 points in GW's 92-88 overtime win.

Win opens up A-10 tournament possibilities Hollis, Diggs big in overtime win from p. A1 by Dan Greene stretch, they will need the 49ers to drop two of three. Assistant Sports Editor Leap-frogging Charlotte, of course, is not GW’s only at a better time for the team, which gave itself what option. St. Bonaventure and Massachusetts each sit two amounts to a stay of execution if it hopes to make an GW’s 92-88 overtime win went a long way to keep- games ahead of the Colonials. GW already owns a head- appearance in March’s Atlantic 10 tournament. ing their postseason dreams afl oat, but a lot has to happen to-head advantage over the Bonnies, having defeated During his career, Hollis has been criticized for before anyone can start making reservations for Atlantic them last Thursday, and gets the opportunity to make up sometimes over-thinking during key situations. Now City. a game against the Minutemen as the two clash March 3 in his third year, he was the picture of cool, collected The come-from-behind, grind-it-out victory was a les- in Amherst, Mass. leader, confidently stepping to the line to hit the two ty- son in the rewards of resilience that will serve them well As with Charlotte, the Colonials will need to make ing free throws. Later, in overtime, he bounced the ball should they stray from their oft-stated mission to take up two games in the standings with either of these teams, off the back of a Charlotte defender on a key inbounds things one game at a time and instead glance at the con- meaning they will need to sweep the fi nal trio of contests play. Unsettled, he was not. ference standings. or pray either St. Bonaventure or Massachusetts loses It wasn’t just Hollis who was clutch from the charity The Colonials (9-16, 3-10 Atlantic 10) have little wiggle out. stripe. The team made 14 of 16 free throws in the second room the rest of the way if they hope to make the trip for All of this may sound confusing, but at their most half and overtime. March’s A-10 tournament. GW currently sits in the confer- basic, GW’s hopes are pinned on winning. Maybe the “This was the first game down the stretch where ence’s 13th place, one game behind Charlotte for the fi nal 49ers will fail to bounce back from a defeat as strenuous we had to do all the right things to win this basketball spot in the A-10’s 12-team postseason championship. as Wednesday’s and go winless the rest of the way. Maybe game,” Hobbs said. “And we were able to do that. I’m “It was a win that kind of keeps us involved, keeps us the Bonnies will return to their recent history of futility very proud of the way the guys responded today. in the race,” head coach Karl Hobbs said of Wednesday’s and falter down the stretch. Maybe Massachusetts, losers The 6-foot-9 Diggs joined his teammate with a dou- victory. “It’ll allow us to go into the next game knowing of seven of its last 10, will continue to limp toward the ble-double of his own (22 points, 12 rebounds). that we still have an opportunity.” fi nish line. Hobbs praised Saturday’s opponent, Richmond, as That opportunity, however, remains fragile. Simply But no matter what, none of it will happen unless GW the “best offensive team in the A-10” and said they play catching the 49ers in the standings will not suffi ce. Because keeps winning. They have struggled to sustain success “with a great deal of swagger,” but added that he has Charlotte likelyyg owns the deciding tiebreaker over the Co- this year, not having put together consecutive victories two pretty good players of his own in Diggs and Hollis. lonials byyy way of defeating g conference top pg dogs No. 19/22 since December. Things may not appear too optimistic “These two gentleman sitting next to me if they put Xavier (AP, ESPN/USA Today) and Dayton, GW will have for GW’s postseason chances, but if Wednesday’s game a performance like they did tonight, we’ll be in very to surpass them. It will be no easy task to achieve in just showed anything, it’s that it’s never too late for a turn- good shape. We’re going to be very, very confident and three games; even if the Colonials go undefeated down the around. „ execute our game plan and put ourselves right back in the race. „

Univ. nixes diving Pops lands in Women stumble in N.C. In a move it says has been canceled at some point anyway. by Louis Nelson man said. “I think Charlotte was reeling considered for a long period of “You can blame the (eco- San Antonio Hatchet Staff Writer from us getting to that point and we let time, the Department of Athlet- nomic) climate if you want but Former GW basketball great them off the hook.” ics has terminated the Univer- this thing had been talked about Pops Mensah-Bonsu signed a 10- Against teams currently below it in Even with the missed opportunity, the sity’s diving program, Director long before the economy went to day contract with the National the standings, the GW women’s basketball Colonials did manage to put themselves in of Athletics Jack Kvancz said on hell,” Kvancz said. “Did it play Basketball Association’s San An- team is 6-2. It’s the pesky task of beating position to force overtime on the game’s Tuesday. a role? Of course. We probably tonio Spurs, the team announced the teams above them that the Colonials fi nal play, but Yolanda Lavender’s last sec- Kvancz said the fact that would have done it sooner rath- Wednesday. will have to master if they hope to reach a ond layup that would have tied the game there are no plans for a diving er than later anyway though.” Mensah-Bonsu was on the third-straight NCAA Tournament. was waved off by offi cials, and GW was well and board at the renovated In a later e-mail to the bench last night as the Spurs beat GW ran its record against the top two sent packing. Without a monitor to check Smith Center pool led to the Hatchet sent by University the Portland Trail Blazers 99-84 in teams in the Atlantic 10 to 0-2 Wednesday a replay, Bozeman was forced to simply ac- decision. There were just two spokeswoman Tracy Schario, San Antonio, though he did not night, falling on the road 59-57 to Charlotte. cept the result. members on the diving team this Kvancz amended his state- play. Keeping the game close was not a problem “It was close, it was really close,” Boze- year, both sophomores who will ment, saying “While there were Before signing with the Spurs, for the Colonials, who never trailed by more man said of the shot. “They didn’t have a continue to receive scholarships a variety of considerations that Mensah-Bonsu played for the than nine. Taking the lead from the 49ers monitor so they couldn’t check it, so we until they graduate. went into this decision … none Austin Toros of the NBA’s Devel- proved to be a different matter entirely. just had to go by the referees. It’s a tough Diving coach Mike Tober of these considerations were fi - opmental League, where he aver- “You can’t win the A-10 and not win way for it go down. It could have gone ei- will not be kept on, though he nancial.” aged 26.6 points and 13 rebounds these kind of games right here that you ther way, it really could have.” will be paid through June. The University has not cut in eight games. Before that, the have the possibility to take control of,” GW relied largely on its veterans for of- Kvancz said the current state an athletic program since 1989, 6-foot-9 forward played in Spain. GW head coach Mike Bozeman said in a fense in the loss. Seniors Jessica Adair and of the economy played a small when wrestling and badminton –Andrew Alberg telephone interview. Antelia Parrish scored 15 and 10 points, factor in the decision, but the were terminated. Perhaps GW’s best chance to take over respectively. No other Colonial reached program would have likely been –Andrew Alberg the game came in the from its only lead of double figures. the game. Freshman Tiana Myers drained Up next for GW is its final game of the a three with just over 10 minutes to go regular season, senior day against Temple in the second half, putting the Colonials on Sunday. The game will have extra sig- Varsity Roundup ahead 44-41 and giving them all of the mo- nificance for both teams, as the winner will mentum. GW followed Myers’s three with clinch third place in the A-10. The mag- Softball Women’s lacrosse Men’s golf three turnovers and three missed shots nitude of the game, combined with final over the course of the next three and a half Smith Center appearances from Colonial The Colonials GW ran their Junior Cole minutes, allowing the 49ers to regain their veterans like Adair and Parrish, Bozeman picked up their season-opening Turner shot a team- composure. For Bozeman, the game came made it clear that Sunday’s game would fi rst wins of the losing streak to best 238 over 54 down to that sequence. be among the biggest of the season. season Tuesday, sweeping three Wednesday at Ameri- holes this weekend as the Co- “That’s where major games like these “It’s crucial. I want to send these se- UMBC 2-0, 10-7 in a home can, falling by a 12-6 margin. lonials fi nished 15th of 16 teams are won and lost. We had the game by the niors out in style … those players have double-header. Junior Amanda Senior Katherine Simpson at the Wexford Plantation Inter- neck right there and the last couple weeks contributed to this program,” he said. Gabriel threw a fi ve-hit shutout and juniors Mia Breheny and collegiate tournament in South we’ve been able to close games out like “We’re gonna play for the seniors on Sun- in the fi rst game. Taylor Donohue each scored Carolina. Turner’s score placed that and that was the difference,” Boze- day.” „ twice. him 45th in the 81-player fi eld. B4 | Thursday, February 26, 2009 The GW Hatchet News Paper: SMHS downplayed problems by Sarah Scire those clinical experiences relate that the LCME was interested in Campus News Editor to classroom learning … Stu- a system to log the hours but was dents complained of mistreat- not concerned, for instance, that An article published in the ment. Problems fl agged as long the students were not spending Washington Post Monday as- ago as 2001 still had not been ad- an adequate number of hours serted that the School of Medi- dressed when the school was put working with patients. cine and Health Sciences has on probation.” Scott said that the mistreat- downplayed the severity of the SMHS Dean James Scott dis- ment issue reported by the Post problems leading to its recent agreed with points of the article fell under curriculum manage- academic probation. in an interview with The Hatchet, ment and that the accrediting The SMHS, which was most vehemently the Post’s as- body wanted GW to “educate placed on a two-year probation sertion that its reported citations more faculty and students about by the Liaison Committee on – including curriculum manage- mistreatment policies.” Medical Education in October, ment and a lack of study and The Post also reported that has repeatedly declined to make lounge space – are “superfi cial.” the LCME cited a confl ict of their probation report public. “I don’t think the problem interest in the ombudsman in The Post reported that several of was worse than we said, because charge of mistreatment policy the problems announced by the we said it was serious all along,” also being a chair on the evalu- school were more severe than Scott said. Being cited for “cur- ation committee that evaluates presented, according to a “confi - riculum management is serious. mistreatment. dential” letter from the accredit- It’s not just the outcome of your Scott said the school is still ing agency which they obtained. product, it is the processes in waiting on word from the LCME Referencing the document, place for continuously improv- on their return visit but would the Post article asserts that ing the education.” schedule an open town hall “GWU has done an inadequate Scott said that the monitoring meeting for students and faculty job of monitoring students’ time time spent with patients falls un- to ask questions and voice any with patients and ensuring that der curriculum management and concerns once a date was set. „

interest.” “It’s already a signifi cant com- GW’s Board of Trustees re- pensation and certainly the stock WILLIAMS viewed and approved Williams’ options make it more troubling,” service and compensation annual- Gabaldon said. “One of the prob- from p. A1 ly until this summer, when Knapp lems is he [was] beholden to the called for a reassessment of confl ict management.” Williams to step down from his of interest standards. The Board of Gabaldon said she could imag- UHS position this month to avoid Trustees also reviewed other ad- ine that the University thought that the appearance of a confl ict of in- ministrators who served on other is was to their advantage to have terest, Knapp said. boards but Knapp said Williams an administrator familiar with “I was thinking about the Uni- was the only one asked to step GW’s interests sitting on the board versity well in advance,” Knapp down. but that the recent negative atten- said, referring to his time before he Originally, the University be- tion probably made them rethink assumed the presidency in 2007. lieved Williams’ presence on the the scenario. “I knew this was one of the issues UHS board would “strengthen the “Certainly a great deal turns that I wanted to revisit.” working relationship between the on appearances,” she said. “When Williams has been a member of GW Hospital and the University,” sunlight is cast on these types of the UHS Board of Directors since Knapp said. Stephen Joel Trachten- relationships, they are often termi- 1999. UHS has been operating the berg, who was University presi- nated.” GW Hospital since they bought the dent when Williams’ UHS board Medical School Dean James majority of shares from the Univer- position was fi rst approved, said Scott said the decision to let the sity in 1997 and was instrumental GW had to “comply with contem- for-profi t UHS run the GW Hos- in helping GW build and equip a porary circumstances” in asking pital was positive, saying that the new hospital in 2001. Williams to step down. partnership has brought “millions Knapp said the decision for “When John Willams went on of dollars in education and equip- Williams to leave the UHS board UHS’ Board of Directors, it was ment.” was unrelated to the medical good for the University and good “Is it a little bit of a unusual school’s academic probation an- for UHS but that was several years relationship? Yes. I think at the end nounced in October by its accredit- ago,” Trachtenberg said. “Times of the day the question is, do they ing body – the Liaison Committee change.” support the medical school,” he on Medical Education – or a recent He added, “There are virtues said, noting a 50 percent increase in Washington Post article pointing and losses as a result. We will no doctors in the last 10 years. out Williams’ dual positions. longer have a window into delib- Williams declined to comment University spokeswoman Tracy erations into decisions of the UHS on any of the allegations. Schario said “it really boils down to board, as we did before.” When asked about Williams’ new leadership at the institution,” Schario said they asked Wil- refusal to comment to The Post or including Knapp and a new Board liams to step down, despite the fact to The Hatchet, Deborah Hudson, of Trustees chairman, Russell Ram- that “no information emerged to the assistant vice president of me- sey, who assumed their positions indicate an actual confl ict of inter- dia marketing communication at within the past two years. est.” the medical center, said “he has “We’ve been looking at poli- GW Law School professor The- complete control over whether he cies across the board,” Schario said. resa Gabaldon, an expert in ethics wants to talk to the press or not. He “Since last summer in particular, and corporations, called it trou- declined this time.” „ there has been a great deal of in- bling that Williams was receiving –Sarah Scire contributed to this terest with this possible confl ict of stock options from the UHS. report. The GW Hatchet Thursday,y, February y 26, , 2009 B5 GWMARKETPLACE www.gwmarketplace.com (202) 994-7079 | classifi [email protected]

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ers passed by a 64-32 margin, dressed other issues at Tues- GW alumnus was a critical test for the bill as day’s meeting beyond the D.C. it moves forward to full fl oor voting rights. He promoted his “A little piece of Vincent Gray consideration. Though the work with D.C. youth, touting measure – which would give hearings where young residents justice came to the D.C. its fi rst vote in the House are able to bring their problems addresses FBA of Representatives and grant to his attention. District today.” an additional vote to the state “I’m not going to solve the by Lexi Dagan of Utah – has not been fully ap- problems for them,” Gray said Hatchet Reporter proved yet, Gray seemed confi - as he shared an anecdote in VINCENT GRAY dent it would pass. which he directed students to D.C. CITY COUNCIL CHAIR- District voters will soon “We’d have to lose 12 votes the most effective way to force MAN have a vote in Congress, a top in order for the bill not to pass,” their school to improve athletic D.C. offi cial told members of Gray said. “We’re not going to facilities. “I’m involving them the local Foggy Bottom Asso- lose 12 votes.” in real-life situations. I want our budget is balanced. We do, ciation on Tuesday evening. Gray emphasized the im- to give our people a sense of however, need to be really care- “A little piece of justice portance of the bill for the fu- hope about our kids, one of the ful with our spending.” came to the District today,” D.C. ture of the District. things we grossly underesti- Evans also expressed opti- City Council Chairman Vincent “The same federal money mate is the power and capacity mism about the recently passed Gray told audience members at we get, every other state gets of our children.” stimulus package – specifi cally the FBA’s monthly meeting, re- but we have to send our budget Councilman Jack Evans, D- D.C.’s allotment of the $787 ferring to the U.S. Senate’s con- to the Hill to approve how we Ward 2, also spoke at the meet- billion bill – but remained cau- sideration of the D.C. House spend our own money,” Gray ing, focusing on the District’s tious about the future. Voting Rights Act. said. “Six hundred thousand fi nances and how they related “The District did do well The Senate voted to move people live in the District of to the nation’s budgetary re- on the stimulus package. It the bill forward Tuesday, ensur- Columbia. We send people to strictions. is really going to help us out ing that it will come to a fl oor war to fi ght and protect the de- “D.C. is doing better than on our infrastructure,” Evans mocracy that we don’t have in any other jurisdiction in the said. “Naturally I do worry. It Jonathan Ewing/Hatchet photographer vote in the near future. This vote, which support- this city.” country,” Evans assured. “We is our challenge to get through Chairman of the D.C. City Council Vincent Gray addresses a group Gray, a GW alumnus, ad- have managed the city well and this.” „ of Foggy Bottom residents Tuesday night.