Making Playoffs on the line as t h a t g u y Tribe faces spiders History Tim Bacon SEE PAGE 6 SEE BACK PAGE SEE PAGE 6

The twice-weekly student newspaper of the College of William and Mary — Est. 1911 VOL.98, NO.23 FRIDAY, November 21, 2008 FLATHATNEWS.COM Details quiet on set of alum’s murder released Robert Wone ’96 killed at home of another alumnus

By miles hilder Flat Hat News Editor

Washington police may be moving closer to solving the perplexing murder of Robert Wone ’96.

The unsolved murder of this College of William maral noori-moghaddam — the flat hat and Mary graduate is surrounded in mysterious Athletic Director Terry Driscoll, College of William and Mary President Taylor Reveley and Williamsburg Mayor Jeanne Zeidler took part in filming a scene Tuesday for circumstances. Continued efforts from the Wash- “Sergeant Cheerleader,” a student film written by Matt Pinsker ’09 and directed by Tom Baumgardner ’09. ington metro police recently led to the release of chilling new de- tails and an arrest in the case. In an affidavit signed Oct. 27 and made public three days later olonial e c ho c olonial by the Superior Court of the Dis- BOV discusses strategic planning trict of Columbia, Washington By alex guillén sense of the need for a strategic plan, police issued an arrest warrant Flat Hat News Editor one that will be updated, but in this ini-

ourtesy — c ourtesy for Dylan Ward on charges of tial phase we’ve forged consensus out Wone ’96 obstruction of justice relating to The Board of Visitors discussed of our goals and objectives and sort of Wone’s death, which occurred strategic planning and the future of the all the steps are going to take us to the two years ago on the night of Aug. 2, 2006. College of William and Mary at its reg- greater excellence to which we all as- Wone was found murdered in the Dupont Cir- ularly scheduled meetings Wednesday pire.” cle district townhouse of Joe Price ’93, Victor Za- and Thursday this week. Vice President for Strategic Initia- borsky and Ward. A resident of Oakton, Va. where College President Taylor Reveley tives Jim Golden addressed the board he lived with his wife, Katherine, Wone was sleep- noted that money was to be a key part to explain the process. ing over at the townhouse following a late night at of the plan. “What is our mission for William his new job as general counsel to Radio Free Asia, “The new financial model has to be and Mary?” he said. “That is the theme a non-profit broadcast news corporation. on the list of strategic objectives,” he of today’s session.” Wone attended the College with Price, where said. Golden presented the board with a the two participated in many of the same activities BOV Rector Michael Powell ’85 list of 14 challenges that he said came and remained friends after graduation. Both men said strategic initiatives are “one of the from various meetings with students, served as president’s aides, members of Omicron most important things we’ll ever do.” faculty, staff, alumni and other groups Delta Kappa honor society and in high-ranking BOV member Jeffrey Trammell affiliated with the College. positions with the Student Association, now called agreed. The list includes items that stipu- the Student Assembly. “This is an exciting part of our board lated a more international focus, de-

Arriving at the College from Brooklyn, N.Y., in meeting because we are undertaking veloping a stronger research model, Caitlin Fairchild — the flat hat something new here, something much BOV members cut the ribbon to officially open the Integrated Science Center in a cer- See wone page 4 needed,” he said. “We all have felt a See bov page 3 emony last night. The Board spent most of the day discussing strategic planning. Campus housing going green, housing talks stalled College to consider special interest Williamsburg planning commission pushes revision “Eco-House” for 2009-10 school year of three-person rule to 2009 agenda

By Jessica Kahlenberg mote environmental education on campus. By ian brickey said voting on the possible revisions at the com- Flat Hat Staff Writer “It would look like a regular dorm, but we would Flat Hat Staff Writer mission’s December meeting would be rushing try to change the lifestyle within the dorm,” Ed- the necessary deliberations, while discussing re- Residence Life and Student Affairs will look at a monds said. “Eventually, though, we would like to Students at the College of William and Mary visions during the summer meetings would send proposal today for the formation of an “Eco-House.” see more structural changes to the dorms as well.” will have to wait until next year for any revi- the wrong message to students. Lauren Edmonds ’11 and other members of the Edmonds said the house could be a part of the sions to the controversial three-person rule, the “We don’t want to talk about Student Environmental Action Coalition proposed Bryan complex, but the location would depend on Williamsburg planning commission decided yes- [issues that affect students] to Residence Life that the College create environ- the number of students who wanted to live in the terday. when they’re not here,” Pons mentally sustainable special interest housing for house. She said 20 students have already expressed The proposal, developed by city representa- said. students interested in energy efficiency, and to pro- interest in living in the Eco-House. tives and members of the College’s Student As- The decision to postpone any Assistant Vice President and Director of Resi- sembly, would allow four unrelated persons to action on the proposed revisions dence Life Deb Boykin said an approval of a pro- live in a home together if the home has more came after several Williamsburg posal does not necessarily guarantee space for the than 1,200 square feet and four parking spaces, residents spoke out against

special interest housing. among other requirements. c ourtesy — williamsburg changing the three-person rule If passed, the proposal will be put into effect next In a public meeting, the commission unani- Zeidler during the commission’s public fall. Boykin said once a proposal is received it is re- mously decided to postpone any action on the forum last week. viewed by the Special Interest Housing Committee, proposed changes to Williamsburg’s housing Williamsburg resident Charles Rittinger which then makes a recommendation to the Vice regulations until February of next year at the spoke in support of the ruling, saying the ma- President for Student Affairs, who makes the final earliest. jority of Williamsburg residents support the cur- decision about whether the house should receive The three-person rule dictates that no more rent ordinances. space. than three unrelated persons can live in a house “We had a City Council election between Judy She declined to comment on the Eco-House until or apartment, and has long been a point of con- Knudson who supported the three-person rule after it is submitted today. tention between permanent city residents and and Gil Granger, the former mayor [who came

Caitlin Fairchild — the flat hat students of the College. The Eco-House could be located in the Bryan Complex. See Housing page 4 Planning commission Chairman Douglas Pons See Commission page 4

The Flat Hat wishes you a happy Thanksgiving break. We resume printing Tuesday, Dec. 2. Page 2 Friday, November 21, 2008

News Editor Alex Guillén News Editor Miles Hilder NEWS INSIGHT [email protected] Beyond the ’burg This Week in Flat Hat History ‘Stabilitas et Fides’ 25 Campus Center, The College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA. 23185 Newsroom (757) 221-3281 —­ Advertising Dept. (757) 221-3283 — Fax (757) 221-3242 1914 The Flat Hat — [email protected] News — [email protected] Variety — [email protected] Black educator Booker T. Sports —­ [email protected] Opinions — [email protected] Washington addressed the ADVERTISING — [email protected] College of William and Mary in Austin Wright, Editor-in-Chief the Wren Chapel. Classes were Jeff Dooley, Managing Editor — Alice Hahn, Executive Editor suspended as faculty, nearly the Patrick Bisceglia, Business Manager — Brian Mahoney, Online Editor entire student body, and many Alex Guillén, News Editor Taylor Martindale, Copy Chief Miles Hilder, News Editor Vanessa VanLandingham, Copy Chief townspeople came to listen to Kasi Kangarloo, Variety Editor Caitlin Fairchild, Photo Editor Washington speak about his Ashley Morgan, Variety Editor Maral Noori, Photo Editor Andrew Pike, Sports Editor Alexander Ely, Chief Staff Writer life. Sarah Sibley, Opinions Editor Tom MacWright, Web Director Mike Crump, Assoc. News Editor Catherine Anderson, Copy Editor Maggie Reeb, Assoc. News Editor Leah Fry, Copy Editor Isshin Teshima, Assoc. News Editor Amanda Goodman, Copy Editor 1928 Ameya Jammi, Insight Editor Logan Herries, Copy Editor Bertel King, Jr., Insight Editor Megan Keeling, Copy Editor The Virginia Delta Chapter of Summer Finck, Assoc. Variety Editor Katie Lee, Copy Editor Jessica Gold, Assoc. Variety Editor Jack Hohman, Chief Photographer Sigma Phi Epsilon celebrated Pam Snyder, Assoc. Variety Editor Liz Horne, Production Assistant its 25th anniversary on campus Matt Poms, Assoc. Sports Editor Meredith Nall, Production Assistant Chris Weidman, Assoc. Sports Editor Lauren Rabb, Production Assistant by hosting a conference of Russ Zerbo, Assoc. Opinions Editor Sam Sutton, Production Assistant alumni, guests and national

Zoe Gerstle, Associate Business Manager Matthias Jamora, Local Sales Representative courtesy PHOTO — wikipedia.org officers of the fraternity. Kelsey Weissgold, Head of Sales Jessica Dobis, Accountant Michael Kirby, Senior Sales Representative Juae Son, Accountant Alkek Library at Texas State University-San Marcos. Its senate passed legislation to allow co-ed dorm rooms. Guests included Virginia Gov. Reggie Gomez, Local Sales Representative Jin Woo, Accountant Harry Flood Byrd. Festivities included a formal dance and a Corrections Texas State vetoes co-ed rooms luncheon. The Flat Hat wishes to correct any facts printed incorrectly. Corrections may be submitted by e-mail to the section editor in which the incorrect information was President felt student legislation hurt school’s image printed. Requests for corrections will be accepted at any time. 1951 By AMEYA JAMMI university had not received complaints against the Flat Hat Insight Editor current residence policy and added that several The College hosted the Weather students and parents had raised concerns. PanHellenic Council for the Texas State University-San Marcos’s Associated Texas State student Sen. Hunter Fite proposed first time. Over 200 sorority Friday Saturday Sunday Student Government President Brett Baker vetoed the legislation because, as a Libertarian, he felt women from 32 national legislation that would have permitted gender-blind that students should be allowed to make decisions sororities arrived to participate housing. Such legislation, if passed, would allow about their living arrangements. in the conference created to students of the opposite sex to share a dorm room. “I figured something like this was going to foster the promotion of higher The student senate had passed the legislation on a happen. I wanted it to go a little farther than this,” social and academic standards High 45 High 44 High 48 23-15 vote. Fite said to the Austin American-Statesman about and unity among sorority Low 25 Low 23 Low 33 A similar proposition was made more than two Baker’s veto. “It’s image before substance.” women. Source: www.weather.com years ago at the College of William and Mary; former If the measure had passed, Texas State would Sen. Zach Pilchen ’09 passed legislation through have been the first university in Texas to allow the Student Assembly calling for Residence Life to gender-blind housing. Over 35 colleges and 1982 Quote of the Week allow gender-blind housing. Despite this initiative, universities in the United States allow gender- the movement failed to gain momentum and has neutral housing, according to studies by the The National Association for It will inspire other members of been in legislative limbo ever since. National Student Genderblind Campaign, but most the Advancement of Colored the community to make adjustments Proponents of the move at TSU felt it would give are in the Northeast or Northwest regions of the People started a chapter at equal rights to gay or transgender students who nation. the College. During its first in their daily lives, too. might feel more comfortable living with members Brown University, the University of Connecticut meeting, goals discussed “ of the opposite sex. Some proponents also argued and Dartmouth College have gender-blind housing included increasing commun- that as adults, college students should be able to options. Other universities have restrictions ity-wide voter registration and — Associate professor and Director of the Environmental Sci- choose whom they live with, regardless of gender. regarding co-ed dorm rooms. Harvard University, encouraging greater commit- ence and Policy program John Swaddle regarding having” an Baker disagreed. for example, only allows transgender students to live ment from the administration “Eco-house” “I think it’s one of those things where, in co-ed dorm rooms, while Willamette University toward minority affairs. See Eco house page 1 immediately, you have a concern about it,” he said in Oregon allows members of the opposite sex to to the Austin American-Statesman. Baker noted the live together if they are not in a relationship. —by Ameya Jammi News in Brief Street Beat WAT extends service to Sundays Should President Reveley sign the Amethyst Initiative? Starting Sunday, Nov. 23, Williamsburg Area Transport buses will run seven days a week, according to a press release. All WAT routes are extending their service to Sundays, with the exception of the Surry Connector. Sunday service will run from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., with the last bus leaving WAT hubs at 5 p.m. “This will be the first time that the WAT system will offer Sunday service to their customers, and the increased service should be an immediate benefit to our regional businesses and residents,” said Jodi Miller, chairwoman of the Williamsburg Area Transit Author- ity. “Done. Do it.” “No. The Green Leafe will be “Even if it doesn’t promote “Hell yeah.” IT receives two awards more crowded.” responsible drinking, it promotes a more honest The College of William and Mary’s Information Technology de- dialogue.” partment was recently given two awards from the Association for Jacob Saracco ’10 Joan Bowlen ’09 Dana Fotecki ’09 R.J. Gomez ’10 Computing Machinery’s Special Interest Group for University and — photos and interviews by Caitlin Fairchild College Computing Services. The 2008 Communications Awards, which recognize achievements in outstanding publications, web- sites and promotional materials produced by higher education CAMPUS Police Beat computing centers, also honored 24 other universities. “The William and Mary Web team is committed to introducing Nov. 11 to Nov. 16 and supporting easy-to-use, high-quality services and tools for the College community,” Director of Web and Communication Servic- es Susan Evans said in a press release. The College’s IT website received the Award of Excellence in the category of Computing Services Public Website. The Tribe Voices program won Best in 7 Tuesday, Nov. 11 — An individual reported vandalism to 6 Category award for Software Distribution (Electronic Media). the Jamestown Dormitories’ irrigation system. The estimated damage is $1,125. 1 Local arsonist case dropped Wednesday, Nov. 12 — An individual reported vandalism 3 on walls at Tazewell Hall. The estimated damage is $400. 2 A man charged with setting fire to a house associated with Thursday, Nov. 13 — An individual reported a bicycle was Pierce’s Pitt Bar-B-Que will not stand trial, according to the Daily 2 stolen on the 600 block of Ukrop Way. The estimated value is Press. On Tuesday, a York/Poquoson Circuit Court grand jury de- $75. 3 clined to indict Phillip Edward Piggott, Jr. on an arson charge relat- Friday, Nov. 14 — An individual reported that a parking ed to the July 13 fire that destroyed the family home of J.C. Pierce, decal was stolen on the 200 block of Campus Dr. The estimated the current owner of the eatery. The charge can be reintroduced 4 value is $240. 4 at a later date. — An individual reported that a Wii was stolen on the 100 block of Jamestown Rd. The estimated value is $350. 5

— by Bertel King, Jr. 8 Saturday, Nov. 15 — An individual was arrested on at Monticello Avenue for driving under the influence and reckless driving that began on campus. 6 Online-Only Content — An individual reported that a wallet was stolen on the 400 1 block of Brook St. The estimated value is $130. 7 From the newsroom — An individual reported that tires were stolen in the old Behind the paintball coverage hospital parking lot. The estimated damage is $280. 6 by Alex Guillen Sunday, Nov. 16 — An individual reported that a bicycle The Flat Hat’s news coverage of last Sunday’s Veteran’s Day was stolen on the 600 block of Landrum Dr. The estimated value events, “For Veteran’s Day Paintball,” has been criticized heavily, is $25. 8 both online and in print, as disrespecting veterans and sensation- alizing certain aspects of the events. 5 FLATHATNEWS.COM — compiled by Bertel King, Jr. Friday, November 21, 2008 Page 3 SA votes for Hindi class and student-police tailgate By MASON WATSON Events Fund is $29,738, and the Off- of support from the administration,” said. “It’s a pilot program. It has the the event. Fallon noted that forums Flat Hat Staff Writer Campus Account holds $13,072.05. and that the class would be available possibility of turning into something of this type rarely have high student The senate voted on two bills. The on Banner as soon as two days after the that could really help this campus.” turnout, while Sen. Sarah Rojas ’10 During Tuesday’s meeting the first, the Helping Haul Hindi Here passage of the bill. The bill passed 19-1-0, with Sen. Matt asked whether this might have a Student Assembly senate received its act, sponsored by Sen. Brittany Fallon The senate was largely receptive Pinsker ’09 dissenting. negative effect on student-police monthly finance report and passed ’11, allocates $500 to help fund an to the request, though a few senators The senate also considered the relations. Gillingham replied that he legislation that will help bring a Hindi introductory Hindi class. The $500 to be questioned whether the SA should have Student Police Tailgate Act, sponsored did not expect that the police would be class to the College of William and provided from the Off-Campus Account responsibility for funding academic by Sen. Ross Gillingham ’10. Designed offended, stating that the event “can Mary next year. is only a fraction of the total cost of programs given that the Hindi program to improve relations between College only be a good thing.” Sen. Steven The meeting began with Secretary the program. The Charles Center, the would be available to only 30 students. students and the William and Mary Nelson ’10 expressed his support for the of Finance Yael Gilboa ’11 presenting Dean of Arts and Sciences Office and “I don’t think it’s really our role to Police Department, the bill allocates bill, though he requested that a specific on the finance report, which detailed the Office of Multicultural Affairs are determine which departments could or $400 for the purchase of food for a passage be reworded so as to be less the state of the SA’s various funds since collectively contributing $4,250. couldn’t get money,” Sen. Matt Beato tailgate to be held Saturday, Nov. 22. adulatory of WMPD. He acknowledged the beginning of fall semester. Fallon argued that the program ’09 said. The tailgate will take place prior to that the event could possibly improve The consolidated reserve, the SA’s would be beneficial for the College on Sen. Ryan Ruzic J.D. ’11 spoke the Tribe football’s game against the the relationship between students and largest single fund, currently contains several levels, citing the popular support in favor of the bill, arguing that the University of Richmond. According the WMPD. $207,624, after having started the on campus for Hindi classes and noting introductory Hindi class could lead to Gillingham, various members of The bill passed 19-1-0 with Beato term with $233,101.36, a difference the success that the language has had ultimately to a more comprehensive WMPD will be attending, despite the dissenting. of $25,477.36. The Conference Fund at nearby universities including U.Va. Hindi program. increased police activity required The SA senate will not meet next currently contains $19,504, down from and Georgetown University. “In my view, this is a very small during a home game. Tuesday and the last SA meeting of $20,345, $841 having been spent. The Sravya Yelesavarapu ’10, said that amount of money for what could Several senators voiced concerns the semester will occur the Tuesday current balance of the Activities and the prospective program has “had a lot turn into a really great program,” he about the possible ramifications for following Thanksgiving break. Amethyst founder talks drinking age Attorney lectures By Maggie Reeb of modern 18 to 20-year-olds that account for Flat Hat Assoc. News Editor 5,000 deaths a year. on federal licensing “We are reliving the 1920s in so many ways. Responsibility was the word of choice in It is now called binge drinking,” McCardell By Lauren Rabb Amethyst Initiative Founder John McCardell said. “The deaths are the tip of the unfortunate The Flat Hat Jr.’s lecture Thursday night. A small group iceberg, thousands of assaults, date rapes, and of the College of William and Mary students property damages.” The Student Assembly Department of Student Rights, in conjunc- attended the event sponsored by the SA and the McCardell also pointed out that at the age tion with the College of William and Mary’s chapter of the American John Locke society. of eighteen, a person is legally adult and no Civil Liberties Union, hosted attorney Valerie Brayham Wednesday as “For students in College, whether we like it responsibility other than drinking is withheld. part of the first installment of their civil liberties speaker series. or not, alcohol is part of the social scene,” said “I’m leaving telling a veteran who has Brayham serves as an attorney at the Institute for Justice, an McCardell. “We want to prepare people to be returned from war that he doesn’t have the Arlington-based Libertarian organization that represents those who more responsible adults.” maturity to drink a beer,” he said. are affected by issues such as free speech, eminent domain and gov- President emeritus and history professor The initiative also asks lawmakers to con- ernment licensing. John McCardell Jr. at Middlebury College sider if the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956 Brayham’s presentation, entitled “From Hair Braiding Raids to the authored the Amethyst Initiative in July of promotes productive discussion. The act insti- Flower Police: The Fight For Economic Liberty,” focused on govern- 2008. The statement does not explicitly call for tuted a 10 percent cut in federal transportation MARAL NOORI-MOGHADDAM — the flat hat ment licensing and its adverse effect on minorities working in small a lowering of the drinking age, but asks signa- funds on states where the drinking age was McCardell breaks down U.S. binge drinking stats. businesses. She cited many examples of entrepreneurs in occupations tories to support an informed discussion of the lower than 21. Though States have the power including hair braiding, shoe shining, taxi driving, casket sales, inte- current drinking age and its consequences. to determine their own drinking age, every related deaths.]” rior design and floristry. The SA passed a bill sponsored by Senators state increased their minimum age of alcohol The Federal-Highway Act of 1956 is up for All the examples were cases that had been brought to the institute’s Ben Brown, Ross Gillingham and Steve consumption to 21 after president Ronald renewal next year. attention as a result of legal action that prevented these small business Nelson that urges President Reveley to sign the Reagan signed the Uniform Drinking Age Act The presidents of five Virginia Universities owners from working. The workers did not have licenses to practice Initiative, but Reveley has not decided whether of 1984. have signed the initiative: Hampden-Sydney their respective professions. he will sign it or not. President Taylor Reveley McCardell pointed out that only 1,900 of College, Hollins University, Randolph-Macon Citing a case where hair braiders were required to accumulate was unable to attend due to all day meetings the total alcohol related fatalities occur on the College in Ashland, Sweet Briar College and 3,200 hours of schooling before obtaining their cosmetology license, with the Board of Visitors. highway, and because of this, he feels that Washington and Lee University. Brayham advised citizens to be skeptical of pointless regulations and McCardell began his presentation with the the highway incentive prevents states from McCardell said that, currently, 134 suggested questioning who may be advocating said regulation. history of the prohibition, drawing compari- taking necessary measures to solve the binge- University Presidents have signed the “Occupational licensing laws affect real people,” Brayham said, sons between the clandestine drinking cultures drinking problem. Amethyst Initiative. “and have real costs.” In the case of hair braiding, laws have the developed in the twenties to alcohol use of “We need to ask where else and we need “It is well past time for a serious discussion potential to leave the entrepreneur in debt after having paid for an today. The former college president pointed out to ask why we simply can’t pass over those and debate on the drinking age,” McCardell education that does not even take black hair types into account. studies which suggest that after the Prohibition numbers to focus specifically on highways,” said. “Presidents sign this initiative because SA Secretary of Student Rights Braum Katz ’10 explained that went into effect Americans began to drink McCardell said. “If we remove the 10 per- Presidents see themselves and their institutions the SA wanted to choose “a topic of rights that would interest a lot greater quantities of alcohol with more serious cent incentive we will see a flowering of as responsible in educating their students of of students.” Katz said another way to look at this issue is “legal consequences, similar to the drinking culture creative thinking [on how to prevent alcohol how to make responsible choices.” discrimination.” Board of Visitors makes plan for future of the College BOV from page 1 new context. the best,” he said. must choose six to eight goals for there even is one [singular] stu- idea that had emerged from dis- “We are the fifth-oldest Eng- Responding to questions about the College to focus on. dent opinion,” Hopkins said. cussions with students and again committing to intellectual free- lish-speaking university in the the quality of institutional sup- According to Golden, the Col- Powell said the meeting was at Wednesday’s meeting. dom and diversity, creating a world,” she said. “Those five are port, Vice President for Adminis- lege’s deans, vice presidents and productive. “I should say I would credit strong sense of community, up- Oxford, Cambridge, St. Andrew’s, tration Anna Martin passionately program heads will work on de- “There was nothing decided students because I met with stu- grading institutional support and Harvard and William and Mary. pled with the board to consider tailed plans for the board’s choic- as much as just talking about a dents in September, and they creating a better financial model. Okay, that’s a nice peer group.” the College’s aging infrastruc- es in the next few months and will lot of ideas about the ways par- threw out some ideas that were “These are all things we would Powell noted that a global con- ture. As an example, Martin used return with more concrete plans ticularly with, you know, how to similar: video streaming, podcast, like to do, but we need to focus,” text would bring freshness to the the College’s 20-year-old tele- to the BOV meeting in February. use technology a lot more effec- a blog,” he said. “Being a technol- Golden said. “We have limited re- College’s history. phone system. Before the board meetings tively,” Powell told The Flat Hat. ogy person myself, I have inter- sources, both in terms of dollars, “I’ve always felt that we’ve “The original manufacturer began Wednesday afternoon, “Students live in a different kind ests in how we can institutionalize but also in terms of time, in lead- struggled with our history story discontinued maintenance sever- Powell and other BOV members of communication cosmos, if you those kinds of tools.” ership, in communications, and in the context exclusively of al years ago. We are serviced by met with representatives from will, than the average board mem- Powell said that the conversa- we need to focus on the things American history,” he said, em- a third-party contractor that has the Student Assembly, including ber does.” tion between students and the that are most important to imple- phasizing Thomas Jefferson and an inventory of, quote, ‘vintage SA President Valerie Hopkins Powell noted to the Board early board is always ongoing. menting our vision.” the longtime struggle between spare parts,’” she said. “We are ’09, to discuss increasing com- on that microphones in the room “It’s a challenge. We’re 17 peo- The BOV spent a great deal the College, which educated Jef- told it is one of only three left run- munication between the board were recording the meeting for a ple and there’s 7,700 students,” of time in meetings discussing ferson, and the University of Vir- ning in the country. Component and students. possible podcast. Powell later told he said. “And students are only the initiatives. Their suggestions ginia, which Jefferson founded. failures become more frequent, “The Rector said, you know, The Flat Hat podcasting was one one constituency of many.” about which are the most impor- “In many ways, let’s face it, they and we don’t know how long we you can talk to 10 groups, you can tant and should become part of won that battle. I feel like we’re can continue to operate.” talk to 20 groups, you can talk to the College’s long-term strategic always playing ‘also-ran’ against The board’s conversations hundreds of students or you can plans will continue to contribute U.Va. for that part of our history.” about strategic planning contin- talk to 50 students, and you know to the strategic planning pro- BOV member Robert Scott ued last night during a board din- how can you really be sure you cess, which should produce a J.D. ’86 — attending his first BOV ner and again this morning at the have harnessed and understood final document at the end of the meeting since his appointment main board meeting. Today they what is the student opinion, if spring semester. this summer — argued that such Powell warned against restat- lofty goals must be grounded in ing current goals. finances. “I think there will be a ten- “One of the things we want to dency to simply, in new prose, be is: We want to be a world-class say what we’ve always said. And university, we want to be the best maybe that will be the conclusion; liberal arts college in the world, maybe after hard pressure test- and we don’t have any money,” ing, the vision’s fine, who we are Scott said. “You can try to play is fine, our history’s fine,” he said. with that, but it seems to me in “What would really be exciting is the current environment, in or- to be aggressive and even sacrile- der to be forward and creative gious if necessary to really think and thoughtful, we’re going to about fresh ways to conceptualize have to be willing to say what we William and Mary.” are and what we aren’t.” BOV member Janet Brashear BOV member John Charles ’82 agreed. Thomas warned that discussions “The danger in strategy is about abstract goals could end you look backward when you up failing. should be looking forward,” she “I just wonder whether, if you said. “And if you’re not forward- start with we want to be: The best looking you become irrelevant liberal arts college in the country over time.” or the grooviest or the most pre- BOV Secretary Suzann Mat- eminent, I just wonder if that dis- thews ’71 suggested emphasizing cussion ever gets you anywhere the College’s storied history in a because everybody wants to be Page 4 Friday, November 21, 2008 Harley examines role of women in civil rights movement Maryland professor highlights three black female civil rights pioneers

By KEIRSTIN FLYTHE women. However, they had varied on one of her trips to Cincinnati. leaders whose sexism prevented black a national figure in the fight for black Flat Hat Staff Writer approaches to race work. “When a train conductor attempted to women from being more active in the workers’ rights. “Typically in the late 19th century, remove her from the coach reserved for fight against racism. Her fervor for black women’s rights Dr. Sharon Harley, associate professor [race woman] meant an individual … whites, she was baffled by [his] behavior “On one occasion Burroughs said was demonstrated in a speech she gave and chair of African American Studies at who was both race conscious and devoted and she recalled, and I quote, ‘I can she had more brains in the fingers of at the 34th Annual Session of the Right the University of Maryland, tackled the their time to uplifting their race. They think of nothing, nothing that I had done her hand than a whole slew of black, Worthy Grand Council of Virginia where question of what makes a “race woman” exhibited differences in their leadership wrong’,” Harley said. prominent men in Washington, D.C.,” she commented that black women were Tuesday afternoon in her presentation styles, differences in their class identity Injustices such as these also led Terrell Harley said. “circumscribed and hemmed in, in the entitled “Race Women: African American and their interactions with male and to become an advocate for civil rights. She Maggie Lena Walker was the most race of life, in the struggle for bread, Women Claiming Dignity on the Public white Americans,” Dr. Harley said. studied the classics at Oberlin College in inclusive of all three women when it meat and clothing.” Stage.” As the daughter of Robert Church, the Ohio and was the first black woman to came to men. She publicly denounced In the end, Harley noted that a “race Her presentation focused on three daughter of a wealthy African American receive a college degree. Terrell also was the treatment of black soldiers who woman” was not necessarily one type of black female civil rights activists: Mary millionaire, Mary Church Terrell led a the first president of National Association served in the U.S. military. When she person, but yet could have different styles Church Terrell, Nannie Helen Burroughs considerably more comfortable lifestyle of Colored Women’s Club making more founded the Color’s Women Council and identity in terms of their lives. and Maggie Lena Walker. Harley said than the other two women. She often of an effort to unify whites and blacks. of Richmond, she readily allowed men “That individual was race conscious each woman played an important role in passed for white in order to receive travel Nannie Helen Burroughs was more to join the organization. She was also because they had pride in their African fighting Jim Crow laws and promoting benefits that were denied to blacks, but radical in her denouncement of inequality. the first woman to found a bank in the or African American heritage, regardless equality for blacks, especially among even that privilege was to be challenged She was particularly critical of black male United States. Consequently, she became of their skin color.” Potential ‘eco-house’ could pave Police make breakthrough way for more green initiatives in unsolved murder of alum Students could reside in special interest WONE from page 1 the blood pattern on the knife was not consistent with a stabbing, but instead with being smeared against a house as early as 2009-10 1992, Wone immediately made a strong impression white cotton towel. Incidentally, the police recovered on fellow students and faculty. As a Monroe schol- such a towel at the crime scene. ar, he spent time with Charles Center and Monroe The three residents claimed to have used the tow- HOUSING from page 1 Environmental science and mental Design] certification scholar director Joel Schwartz, who remembers el to cover Wone’s wounds, but the expert refuted policy department chairman for most of the new campus Wone as a kind and loyal friend. this claim. The knife was found to contain over 10 Edmonds said more people, John Swaddle said that even buildings,” he said. “[Wone] was very, very active on campus, in- white cotton fibers linking the knife with the towel, particularly from campus en- though hall meters would be a Swaddle said the most im- volved with the Student Association, as well as a lot of yet there were no gray fibers, the color of the shirt vironmental organizations, good idea, there may be some portant contributions have other things,” Schwartz said. “Something that came Wone was found wearing, on the knife or towel. should make trips to residen- costs associated with installa- come from the students or- out a lot when he first died is [that] he was widely The affidavit also mentions a three-knife box set tial halls to talk to students tion and monitoring. ganizing themselves to enact admired and valued by everybody, and all I can do is recovered from Ward’s room that was missing a about energy efficiency. “Keeping track of how peo- various initiatives including underscore that.” knife. Upon contacting the manufacturer of the set, “A lot of it comes down to ple are living is an important SEAC, the Green Fee and the The affidavit goes into vivid detail concerning police were able to determine that the length of the educating students, so it would step in generating future ad- formation of the Committee on Wone’s murder and reconstructs the case, ultimately missing knife, 4.5 inches, was more consistent with be good if people came to the vice, policies and action for the Sustainability. reaching the conclusion that Price, Zaborsky and the depth of the stab wounds found on Wone’s body residence halls to inform stu- rest of campus,” he said. The Eco-House could also Ward “obstructed justice by altering and orchestrat- than the knife recovered on the nightstand, which dents about environmental is- The College has already be seen as an advertisement ing the crime scene, planting evidence, delaying the measured 5.5 inches. The missing knife from Ward’s sues,” she said. taken significant steps over or educational tool for more reporting of the murder to the authorities and lying set has not been recovered. Edmonds has some specific the past five years to promote sustainable living in general, to the police about the true circumstances of the An autopsy of the body determined that Wone changes she would like to see a greener campus, Swaddle Swaddle said. murder.” made to the dorms. said. “The environmental perfor- Following the issuance of the affidavit, Ward was “We should install more “Some examples are trayless mance of a university is fast arrested in Miami, Fla., where he currently lives. Ac- heating and electricity meters dining services — which saves becoming a major factor for re- cording to The Washington Post, he agreed not to in halls to let students know a huge amount of water [and] cruiting the brightest and best contest extradition to Washington. how much energy we’re using. energy and reduces food waste students,” he said. “Therefore, The initial call to 9-1-1, placed by Zaborsky, oc- We need to spread more gen- — the generation of biofuels at William and Mary is likely to curred at 11:49 p.m. on Aug. 2, 2006, according to eral awareness about energy the Keck Lab and LEED [Lead- benefit directly from launch- the affidavit. However, a witness living in the- resi usage here,” she said. ership in Energy and Environ- ing this kind of residence.” dence adjacent to the townhouse reported hearing a scream while watching the Channel 9 news, which ran from 11 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. that night. The scream was explained to be Zaborsky’s reaction upon discov- Planning commission postpones ering Wone’s body, placing Zaborsky’s knowledge of the body sometime between 19 and 49 minutes prior to the 9-1-1 call being placed. proposed three-person rule change The main alibi put forward by the three residents, that an “intruder” committed the crime, was deemed impossible over the course of the investigation. Ac- COMMISSION from page 1 was acting irresponsibly by Commission member Wil- cording to the affidavit, Mr. Wone’s valuables, includ- passing the issue to the plan- liam Kafes blamed resident ing a wallet, Movado watch and Blackberry phone, COURTESY GRAPHIC — THE NEW YORKER out against the rule],” Ritting- ning commission, which deals concerns about student rent- were undisturbed within plain sight of his body. Any The Aug. 7, 2006 issue of The New Yorker was found in er said. “Knudson won and mostly with zoning issues in ers on the College’s culture possible intruder would also have passed multiple Dylan Ward’s room opened to an article containing this Granger lost. I think the resi- Williamsburg. and lack of social options. televisions and a laptop on their way to and from the illustration of William Shakespeare on his deathbed. dents spoke.” “[The issue of the three-per- “If the College had a more second-story room in which Wone was staying, yet Dave Johnson ’09 disagreed son rule] has been thrust on active social life on campus, there were “absolutely no signs of forced entry.” was incapacitated and unable to defend himself, but with Rattinger’s comments, you without any specific guide- these problems wouldn’t be Upon arriving at the scene, emergency medical still alive, at the time he was stabbed. While multiple saying the election was not a lines,” Dell said. off campus,” Kafes said. service workers and police encountered a plethora needle puncture marks were initially observed on community-wide referendum Dell also blamed the Col- Kafes also wanted the com- of strange phenomena, in addition to the lack of evi- the body, the lab technician performing the autopsy on changing the three-person lege administrators for a lack mission to look into how off- dence supporting forced entry. The document cites issued only standard toxicology tests that did not test rule. of regard for the city’s housing campus living affects students’ one medical worker as noting that the behavior of for “incapacitating or paralytic drugs.” This was be- “[The election] was during issues, but sees new president academic performances and Price, Zaborsky and Ward, who all appeared in “crisp, cause “there was no early indication — in light of the finals period at a time when Taylor Reveley as more open to graduation rates compared to white robes,” looking as if each had just showered. statements that Price, Zaborsky and Ward gave to many students are too busy conversations than prior Col- students who reside on-cam- This fact was so suspicious that it “made the hair on the police — that Mr. Wone may have been injected to make time for an election,” lege administrations. pus. the back of [the worker’s] neck stand up.” with any such drugs.” Johnson said. “Most citizens are dead-set Commission member Jim After examining Wone’s body, another emer- The autopsy also discovered evidence that Wone Other residents’ complaints against [amending the ordi- Joseph said the more pressing gency medical worker came to the initial conclusion was sexually assaulted. ranged from crowded parking nance], but the council feels it issue is enforcement of the that the body appeared to have been “showered, re- Though Wone was heterosexual, according to the and loud parties to reduced necessary to help students with current ordinance. dressed and placed in the bed” where it was found. affidavit, the document also describes a committed home values and students’ lack off-campus housing,” Dell said. “Unless you can enforce This observation came from the noticeable lack of homosexual relationship between Price and Zabor- of “a stake in the community.” “The key to solving this prob- the three-person rule, the blood in the room. Wone was found wearing a gray sky, who shared the townhouse’s third floor bed- Williamsburg resident Bill lem is the participation of the four-person rule shouldn’t William and Mary t-shirt with three tears roughly room. A second homosexual relationship, this one Dell said that the City Council [College] administration.” even fly,” Joseph said. correlating to the three stab wounds found on his between Price and Ward, was described as well. Cit- body. Yet neither the shirt nor the immediate area ing the three residents interconnected relationship surrounding the body contained much blood. as evidence, the affidavit makes note that “Price, The affidavit states that a search of Ward’s bed- Zaborsky and Ward have a very close relationship room, located next to the room where Wone was and clearly have motive to preserve and protect the found, yielded a copy of the Aug. 7 issue of The New interests of one another.” Yorker opened to an article entitled, “Late Works, While the affidavit’s release and subsequent arrest Writers Confronting the End.” The article contains a of Ward brings the two-year saga following Wone’s full-page sketch of William Shakespeare on his death death toward an end, Schwartz is one of many of bed. According to the affidavit, “[Shakespeare’s] Wone’s acquaintances who prefer to remember him body is shown positioned similar to the way Mr. more for the way he lived than for his death. Wone’s body was positioned when it was found.” Schwartz still keeps a file in his desk that details A knife with Wone’s blood recovered on a night- Wone’s involvement in the defense of a female stu- stand near the body was examined by a blood spatter dent who encountered rumors and harassment over expert and determined to have not been the weapon the course of a Student Association election. Though used in Wone’s stabbing. The expert concluded that not involved in the election, Schwartz said Wone was more than willing to assist her. “[Wone] kind of took up the charge to have the issue investi- gated and bring some justice and order to the thing,” Schwartz said. “I bring this up because [it dem- onstrates] the kind of concern about other people, kind of fair- ness, justice [Wone displayed]. I admire him a lot. He was active on campus, did great things and we should be so lucky to have other students like him.” Friday, November 21, 2008 Page 5

Opinions Editor Sarah Sibley Associate Opinions Editor Russ Zerbo [email protected]

OStaff Editorialspinions Now is the time for Tribe Pride o student at the College of William and Mary(super-seniors aside) has seen a winning season from Tribe Football. But, this year, Nthey’ll get that and possibly more. A win on Saturday against the University of Richmond would propel the team into the playoffs. So put on some green and gold and get out there. The game’s noon start time leaves plenty of time later in the afternoon for more studious pursuits — or SEC football, whichever you prefer. But for a few hours at least, we can and should come together to cheer the Tribe on to victory over the Spiders. Show Richmond that, even without a mascot, we know how to show our Tribe Pride. Get some. Housing debate needs students illiamsburg’s controversial three-person housing ordinance will live to see its 18th year. At their meeting Wednesday, members Wof the city’s planning commission decided to postpone any further discussion of the issue until at least February 2009. While we wish that the City Council had chosen to tackle this issue directly, we’re pleased to see that the rule finally generated some open and honest debate. In defense of their decision, the folks on the planning commission said that waiting until February would give them adequate time to deliberate on the potential changes to the ordinance. And it’s important to remember that, if the debate begins in December, it could spill over into meetings in which students can’t be present. The possibility of changing the ordinance, no matter how important, probably won’t convince students to cancel their winter break plans. Still, when the assigned date arrives, students, residents and planning commissioners must all show up prepared to thoughtfully debate the issue. Three months should give all sides long enough to quiet knee- jerk reactions in favor of reasonable arguments. It should also allow the College of William and Mary to develop a stance on the issue. Its past silence has left students to fend for themselves. More importantly, if the debate requires further meetings, it cannot extend into the summer. Planning commission chairman Douglas Pons rightly pointed out that discussing the rule without students present would send the wrong message. As on-campus housing deposits are due in February, students deciding between on and off campus next year will By Ol i v i a Wa l c h , Fl a t Ha t Ca r t oo n i s t need some sort of message — yea or nay — if they’re to know where they can sign leases in May or June. Any delay will effectively delay changes another year if students have already entered contracts when it takes effect. Let’s not let this rule see its 19th year. Hindi is here; College must keep it The staff editorial represents the opinion of The Flat Hat. The editorial board, which is find an answer. The only way to successfully integrate elected by The Flat Hat’s section editors and executive staff, consists of Austin Wright, Jeff Dooley, Alice Hahn, Brian Mahoney and Andy Peters. The Flat Hat welcomes sub- this class into the modern languages department is missions to the Opinions section. Limit letters to 250 words and columns to 700 words. Kalyani Phansalkar through strong student support. Letters, columns, graphics and cartoons reflect the view of the author only. E-mail sub- Flat Hat staff columnist The ultimate goal for this endeavor is to create a missions to [email protected]. new South Asian Studies major at the College, and SASA can’t achieve it alone. SASA has created different committees within the club to raise money and create LETTER TO THE EDITOR South Asian Studies Association President Usmaan a network of supporters. However, these opportunities Bashir ’09 and Vice President Sravya Yeleswarapu ’10 should be available to all interested students. Lips voices female sexuality disillusionment of first sexual encounters, began efforts last spring to bring Hindi classes to the The most important and effective way to show To the Editor: painful emotional coping with rape and College of William and Mary. support for this class is to sign up for it. Hindi 100 Cheers to Brittany Hamilton for assault or contradictory frustrations with This process began with an endless circle of is on Banner as course 490 under Interdisciplinary continuing the dialogue on female body image. meetings and an exhaustive list of correspondences Studies and will be taught by a visiting professor from sexuality through last Friday’s Flat Hat Lips, like female sexuality, is a rich from the government, global studies, theatre and VCU. Language courses cannot be offered once every column “Lips tempts, but leaves a bad and complex topic. Though I found history departments. Toward the end of last year, few years; each semester builds on the previous one, taste.” Even a misguided attempt at Hamilton’s voice frustrating and limiting, Bashir and Yeleswarapu drafted a proposal to present especially for the 100 and 200 level classes. undercutting an independent feminist it is nonetheless an expression of to Ginger Ambler, dean of Student Affairs, Chon Therefore, students need to show continued interest publication is worthy if it gets people female sexuality, and, as such, is valid Glover, co-chair of the Diversity and support in terms of participation exploring sexuality on a personal and and provocative. I caution Hamilton Committee and Joe Schwartz, and fundraising. SASA will advertise societal level. Hamilton discussed Lips, and others against making sweeping director of the Charles Center. The most important and effective many such opportunities to help raise the campus zine on the topic, and her generalizations about how women Throughout the summer, Bashir way to show support for this class money throughout the upcoming discomforts with “hoo-hahs.” shouldn’t speak up about sex — it is and Yeleswarapu repeatedly is to sign up for it. semesters. Fist off, there are neither writers not a healthy direction for anyone. I am, met with them to discuss the The introduction of Hindi nor a specific message for Lips. The however, encouraged to see the attempt various ways of approaching the classes will bring greater diversity staff simply puts out an open call for to grapple with some tough feminist issue — as lessons, as a club, as an exchange program and exposure to the campus. The SA has shown submissions to the community, and a issues in unlikely places. with Virginia Commonwealth University or as a course overwhelming support with a unanimous approval wide range of voices pour forth. Hamilton I encourage Hamilton, and other integrated into the modern languages department. of the primer course. Bashir and Yeleswarapu have grossly overstated the graphic nature women with unique voices on sexual Bashir and Yeleswararpu’s goal was to introduce worked tirelessly for this vision and have truly done of the publication, making it sound experiences, imaginings, longings, fears Hindi into the modern languages department, but they a commendable job making it happen, but they will as though porno genitalia comprised and frustrations to submit to Lips to get faced obstacles. Bashir and Yeleswararpu presented graduate soon. the bulk of the content. She didn’t an even more diverse conversation going their proposal in front of the Student Assembly last So now it is up to the students to carry these efforts mention the array of beautiful poetry, around campus — no matter where week to acquire funds for Hindi 100 in the spring. forward and possibly initiate motions toward a South short stories, memories or images that they consider themselves on the sexual- During the presentation, they answered questions about Asian Studies major. I look forward to registering for chronicle the College of William and political spectrum. the course’s sustainability. After the tremendous efforts Hindi 100 this spring. Mary’s female experiences with the — Margaret Smith ’10 taken by SASA executive, it is time for the College to Kalyani Phansalkar is a sophomore at the College. Students need to realize that city’s economy relies on residents

makeshift colonial society. There has Williamsburg public schools and even role in the decisions that politicians campus, and neither am I. Haulman been a lot of jostling in the few years the College comes from families or and community leaders must make. said in a town-gown relations meeting Brittany Hamilton that I’ve been here, and, somehow, retired folks who decide to settle in Don’t get me wrong — we contribute last week that “residents need to flat hat staff columnist Haulman is always partly to blame. the town, pay lots of income taxes and to the community in many ways. know and understand that they are We accuse him of ignoring student property taxes to live here and become We volunteer, open our campus to living next to a college campus, rights, even though he has worked financial contributors to the community. residents, tutor kids, go to movies but students need to respect the to promote affordable, accessible Colonial Williamsburg depends and buy lots of food and beer. neighborhoods as well.” There just Williamsburg Vice Mayor Clyde student transportation and student- upon money, and the College But we have measly part-time job needs to be a balance. Haulman gets a pretty bad rap. This resident interactions through free relies more on private financial paychecks, we do not pay property With students and residents having is a man who is extremely involved in Williamsburg events. taxes and, as renters, we have no almost equal clout in Williamsburg the Williamsburg community. He is Students have severely criticized obligation to clean up the yard and city elections, the issues that have always around, whether he is drawing Haulman because of his stand on To fight for our own rights in this grow flower boxes. become so divisive will only become snappy supply-and-demand curves student housing. The students’ city, we need to understand the The fact that we are statistically more so. While we should not stop in 150 Millington Hall every day or objections to the three-person rule residents’ points of view. less likely to mow the lawn make us fighting for our own rights and needs walking his dogs through campus. are reasonable, as the law does target a liability for homeowners who worry in the Williamsburg community, Haulman has been placed in a sticky students specifically and attempts to about their own property taxes going we need to try to understand the position in the last year and a half, restrict the number of students who contributions and football game up or the value of their home going residents’ points of view. trying to bridge the gap between the can affordably live in Williamsburg. receipts than we’d like to admit. In down because messy college students Namely, we are usually only here concerns of students and residents. However, the law doesn’t exist our economy’s current crisis, the city live next door. Not everyone mistreats for four or five years. Most of the Unfortunately, this means he has to because the town hates College needs more tax income from younger a rental home, but enough students residents will have to deal with the answer to student concerns about students. The law is in place because families and older couples who decide do leave their lawns unmowed and long-term economic effects of more housing, transportation and the right of money, property taxes and the need to move to the city, working in and their backyards skewed with litter student renters because they’re old to vote, and residents’ concerns about to support Williamsburg’s economy. paying for that fancy colonial city that the city views it as a problem. and they’re going to be here until students. These are topics that microeconomics down the street. Haulman isn’t arguing that they die. In Williamsburg, students share professor Haulman knows about. Sometimes, as students, we need to students should stay out of town Brittany Hamilton is a junior at the close quarters with residents and a Funding for Colonial Williamsburg, understand that money plays a huge or that students should not live off College. Page 6 Friday, November 21, 2008

Variety Editor Kasi Kangarloo Variety Editor Ashley Morgan [email protected]

ConfusionVa Cornerriety Winter forces campus into hibernation

Brad Clark flat hat Confusion Corner Columnist

I’ve never been to Antarctica. I have not experienced the eerie silence that follows a violent tornado, nor the overbearing soundlessness of a deep-sea excursion. I try, as a general policy, to spend as little time as possible in cemeteries. So why do I find myself in the midst of a bizarre silence that’s descended on campus? Here at the College of William and Mary, we are all getting ready for the late-semester deep freeze. We’re deep into November in Williamsburg — the holiday season for all intents and purposes — yet I hear no sleigh bells or carolers. The late-autumn breeze brings little but the sound of shuffling pages, typing keys Megan Doyle — the flat hat and the dull thud of exhausted foreheads Working with a member of the CW Productions staff, Ben Heller ’09 learns about a new piece of equipment. Heller’s internship with CW Productions allows him to hitting desks in dorm after dorm. Freshmen integrate his government major and film minor. don’t yet know about the ice age, which descends upon Williamsburg in the last month of any semester, but I see upperclassmen all over campus taking steps of preparation, fortifying their rooms like a militia getting Producing history with accuracy ready for “the big one.” As I sit in my Ludwell apartment writing this column, I swear I can hear, over the slight clicks CW Productions integrates education, film and history with help from College interns of my keyboard, the bartender at the Green Leafe, normally so busy on a Sunday night, By Megan Doyle terns necessary in an educational ’08 said. Its association with the Colonial drumming her fingers along the top of the bar. Flat Hat Staff Writer film production company where his- Participating schools pay a fee Williamsburg Foundation provides We could probably tap out Morse code to each torical accuracy is valued. of $500 for the series or $120 for CW Productions with funding as other across campus, were we so inclined. SOSL, While Colonial Williamsburg The company’s Electronic Field individual programs. The most well as easy access to historical I’d say — Save Our Social Lives. buzzes with historical accuracy and Trip series reaches more than 900 recent broadcast, “Yorktown,” aired accuracy. Its proximity to the College Look out your window, and you’re likely dynamic reenactments, just across school districts and hundreds of Nov. 13. “We are hoping to make it also helps, as student interns with to see no more than one person at any time Lafayette Street, Colonial Williamsburg homeschoolers, as well as military free eventually” Koernig said. “It’s interests in history, English, film trudging along, not wanting to give the Productions thrives on the same bases abroad. Aimed at grades four education — we don’t want to limit it and education bring skills long- impression that they, God forbid, were having energy with an added bonus: plus through eight, classes and students just to schools that can afford it.” perfected at Swem. any fun. It seems as though the campus state-of-the-art equipment to share it can call in with questions. In a live, Though the field trips don’t require “A lot of people on staff are has agreed, without anyone saying much of with the nation through Emmy award- in-studio segment, re-enactors such permission slips or even leaving the amateur if not professional historians. anything at all, on a self-imposed curfew. It winning broadcasts. A steep bridge as Patriot and Loyalist generals from classroom, they are intensive and Everything we do is well-researched. occurred to me last year, as I read a book on Capitol Landing the battle of Yorktown interactive. In addition to the live That’s where the William and Mary on the history of Europe: People during the Drive divides historic CW Productions engage in debate about call-in, e-mail and video question- interns come in,” Koernig said. “We plague managed to enjoy themselves more Williamsburg from  the Revolution, offer- and-answer sessions, students can really love the interns because we than this. the Bruton Heights Located on First Street ing multiple sides of participate in games, polls and other don’t have time but we have to be What they didn’t have was that great School where the 1,330 square-foot facility the story. interactive learning activities on accurate. You learn how to research sanctuary: The library. Once you make it studio is housed, 4 Emmy Awards “The acting can be the website. CW Productions got its past the throng of smokers huddled outside but the company 3 Teachers’ Choice Awards pretty cheesy some- unofficial start in the 1950s when a See Productions page 7 the door — staring off into the darkness, links history with times,” Erin Mearns ’09 Hollywood crew visited Williamsburg as though remembering better days — you technology to bring the past to life in said. An intern at CW Productions, for the filming of “Williamsburg: get to the real nexus of campus social life in classrooms across the country. Mearns remembers watching Elec- The Story of a Patriot.” According November and December. Students here Using CW Productions, Ameri- tronic Field Trip broadcasts when to the Internet Movie Database, this flock to the library in numbers rivaling can students across the nation and she was younger. 34-minute film has been shown the populations of small Central American abroad can easily visit Colonial Wil- For Mearns, though, CW daily in Colonial nations, and take themselves more seriously liamsburg through Electronic Field Productions alleviates the manner Williamsburg since than Michael Vick at a dog kennel. If the Trips. While technology brings in which American history can its 1957 release. U.S. Army could somehow relocate the third Williamsburg closer to engaging sometimes be taught. “So often Today, much of the floor of Swem to Baghdad, I’m not saying the students with virtual learning, an in- you only see the American side of filming occurs on- insurgents would give up, but they’d sure as ternship program with CW Produc- history,” she said. The most recent location in historic hell be forced to get quiet in a hurry. I’ve tions brings students of the College broadcast, “Yorktown,” featured the Williamsburg, thanks to the seen people sleeping in the library in such of William and Mary nearer to their stories of Loyalist, Patriot, British, company’s 38-foot satellite truck. ludicrously contorted positions as to make careers in film, history, English and French, German and black soldiers “We are actually a pretty odd me think that they were studying not to education. From fact-checking dur- and their families. production company” Koernig said. secure a job after college, but in pursuit of a ing the research process to crowd “The trouble with any educational “We are the only museum with a control during filming, the varied show is to entertain while educating,” production company, so we are very See Winter page 7 academic focuses make College in- Associate Producer Steven Koernig accurate about what we do.”

Raise One For the Kids That Guy Bacon: a self-proclaimed modern Mr. Darcey

By LAUREN BILLINGSLEY school. I’m still kind of awkward, but Flat Hat That Guy Columnist maybe less so. My defining moment was in ninth grade. Everyone called me Tim Bacon drinks a cup of too-hot a mouse because I looked like a mouse. Moroccan Mint tea, which he ordered not My hair looked like it does now and I only because it sounded delicious, but also had buck teeth and the biggest glasses because he didn’t know how to pronounce and stuff. My friends were giving me a the name of the other kind he wanted to hard time. So over the summer I did this try. Tim repeatedly bursts into laughter as whole makeover thing. It was kind of he chats about himself. Funny, quirky and lame because I was a guy in ninth grade. awkwardly charming, Tim reminisces on But you know, hey, you’re a guy in ninth his high school transformation, declares grade. I came back and all my friends G2 Gatorade the “elixir of life” and gives didn’t recognize me and everyone the term “biddy” a whole new meaning. thought I was a new kid in tenth grade. You have a good name, Tim Bacon. From there my life’s been good. It re- Yeah. I think I’m benefitting from it ally taught me how superficial people are now after years of torture. in high school. And even later maybe. Did you get a hard time for it? On another note, I found that your Maral Noori-Moghaddam — The Flat Hat As hard [a time] as any kid gets for Facebook page is open. Students from the College bet during a game of Texas Hold ’Em. Last night, Phi Mu and Theta Delta Chi co-sponsored the fifth a funny last name. I mean it is breakfast I looked at yours too but it was annual Casino Night to raise money for Children’s Miracle Network, a non-profit organization that donates money to children’s meat. It builds some character. locked. And your picture was too small. hospitals. The event took place in the Saddler Center Tidewater and included poker, blackjack and bingo. In addition to What were you like in high school? supporting the charity, participants had the opportunity to win prizes, including the grand prize of a Nintendo Wii. I was kind of an awkward kid in high See That Guy page 7 Friday, November 21, 2008 Page 7 Rent Star Sense Read Forgetting Sarah Marshall A mother came up and grabbed Tales of Beedle the Bard, by J.K. Rowling From ‘Superbad’s’ Judd Apatow my butt cheeks! And I’m like, comes this comedy about a ‘How is that okay?’ Return to the magical world of mediocre musician who takes a -Blair Underwood, one of People’s Harry Potter with these five fairy lavish vacation in Hawaii to forget Sexiest Men of 2008, on an tales featuring commentary from about his TV-star ex-girlfriend incident at a school drop-off Albus Dumbledore. weekend Picks Hollywood gossip

Twilight Worst of Miley’s world Abandon The teen literary sensation hits the big screen A post on Miley Cyrus’s YouTube TomKat spent their second tomorrow. The movie version of the first page Sunday morning expressed wedding anniversary far and away book in the series follows the beginnings of a grief that she’d been killed by a from each other. Katie and her romance between high school outcast Bella, drunk driver. E! reports someone first daughter have been in New played by Kristen Stewart, and vampire hacked the site, posing as York as she stars in a Broadway Edward, played by Robert Pattinson. Miley’s BFF Mandy Jiroux in the production of Arthur Miller’s “All New Town Cinemas will show the film message, which is featured over My Sons,” while the Scientology this weekend. Friday Miley’s new single “Goodbye.” legend works on a project in Before they managed to fix the Los Angeles. The couple, who 5K Fundraiser error, Mandy posted a response married two years ago in an Get your morning exercise and support on her MySpace page: “some1 Italian villa formerly frequented a good cause with a Turkey Trot 5K hacked the miley and mandy by Mussolini, has faced rumors race. Proceeds will benefit La Ceiba youtube account and we cant that they’re on the rocks. Wonder HIV/AIDS and Orphanage Outreach get back into it just yet!! MILEY if this mission will turn out to be service trips. The sign-up fee is $10 and IS OK!!” impossible. the race starts at 9:30 a.m. in front of the Rec Center. Saturday Paula’s idol Blown Away After a crazed fan committed Akon’s blaming someone, and Night of Comedy suicide in front of her house, it isn’t himself. He flew to the UCAB is providing a night of hilarious Page Six reports Paula Abdul United Arab Emirates to play entertainment featuring refuses to return to it. Though a gig last week for Princess comedians Alonzo Bodden she paid expert “healers” to Sheikha Hessa of Dubai. At the and Johnny Cardinale. exorcise the ghosts, Abdul is still last minute, the birthday girl Bodden was the winner of straight-up scared of what she reordered the lineup, placing NBC’s “Last Comic Standing” calls her “haunted house.” Paula “America’s Got Talent” band in 2004. Cardinale has worked Godspeed, who had sent Abdul Stringz in the lead spot. Page with the likes of Carlos Mencia death threats, was found dead in Six caught him pouting and and Chris Rock. The show her car one morning last week. refusing to talk to anyone for takes place in the Saddler Center Abdul’s rep reports the ’80s star the rest of the night. His reps Chesapeake at 8 p.m. tonight. Tickets are and “American Idol” judge has say it don’t matter, but it sounds $10 for students and $20 for non-students. returned home and has no issue like trouble to us. Friday with spirits. — by Alice Hahn Students create history films Winter spurs campus freeze

PRODUCTIONS from page 6 — we don’t think of them as Williamsburg using actors as Winter from page 6 not be an easy task, but a task students of our campus into gofers,” Lisa Huevel M.A. ’05, historical interpreters allows CW worth doing rarely is. It will the three-dimensional beings really well at William and Mary.” associate producer of education Productions to achieve a high life on the streets. take all of us, working together, called people, in which case I’ll Producer and Director of outreach productions, publica- level of accuracy. “Everyone who My fellow collegiates, don’t in a great union, to resist the see you at the delis. Shots are Operations for educational pro- tions and learning ventures, works here is an historian in their think me crass for addressing seasonal hibernation of our on you. grams Frances Burroughs was who helps select and direct the own right,” Koernig said. Many these problems so bluntly. I inner Bacchus — to assert our Brad Clark is a Confusion first exposed to distance learn- interns, said. of the historical interpreters believe in the audacity of hope. collective right to party. And, Corner columnist. He doesn’t ing at the Medical College of This semester the interns who act in the productions have I believe that we, here, can if we have our way, we just dare venture into the third floor Virginia. There, doctors par- include two history majors, a researched their personas for bring about change. It will may be able to transform the of Swem past October. ticipated in a live teleconfer- government and film studies more than a decade. “They know ence and could call in questions double major and an English major their characters inside and out, through toll-free telephone — fitting, because the size of the and can contribute subtle but numbers. production company necessitates accurate additions,” Koernig said. Bacon loves pickup lines and G2 About 15 years ago CW well-rounded people. Some of the actors’ fames Productions became the first “There’s a lot going on during extend nationally, and sometimes THAT GUY from page 6 production company to employ broadcasts — a lot of people even outside the historical arena. educational outreach in the form always in a hurry” Keornig said. “I was working on updating Does your profile picture have a story? of Electronic Field Trips; since “Because we are a small broadcast IMDb, and it is so cool because It does actually. It was taken in beautiful then have earned four Emmy company, everyone has to wear a you can click on actors in our grape orchards in South Africa. We did a series Awards and seven nominations. lot of hats. No matter what their shows and they are in, like of senior pictures and really I was just trying to Their 55 programs employ role is, pretty much everyone ‘Austin Powers,’” Mearns said. seduce the camera. the accuracy and attention to knows how to do everything.” One of the CW Productions You have pickup lines listed under your detail that the historic area and Beyond fact checking and be- stars is relatively well-known interests. Hit me with a good one. resources allow. According to ta-testing, sometimes the interns’ outside of the local community. I actually have pickup line cards. I wish I Burroughs, the shows are “very inter-disciplinary learning experi- “The guy that plays TJ is had brought some. I want to write my best one, curriculum-driven — we get in ence involves surprises. History nationally known. It was pretty so tell me which one is your favorite. “Baby let what schools need to teach.” major Melanie Zucker ’10 recently cool finding that out and then me take you some place more private,” and on Student interns from the Col- realized a passion for material cul- watching him during filming,” the back it says “It’s not legal to be so smokin’ Maral Noori-Moghaddam — The Flat Hat lege aid in this attention to detail. tures preservation, particularly Zucker said. in public.” Is it good? “We look for people who working with the collections de- As a link between campus Let’s hear the next one. William and Mary to form a club and get funding don’t mind doing menial stuff partment where artifacts, replicas opinions and working with Okay here’s one I gave to a girl on the from Student Activities. Its community service — — but that’s important here,” and historical props are stored. re-enactors on set, Mearns dance floor at Green and Gold. Like you try really helping the greater good. Look, the people Burroughs said. “The smallest “We don’t know what’s in a lot has found that “there are a to give them the pickup line card and they would give you authority. I was there last night and things are important.” of these boxes,” she said about lot of misconceptions about wouldn’t take it. So, I started putting them in I think my jacket was too jingly. It was a problem. “We look for students with the storage room, “It’s kind of like historical interpreters. They their purses. I gave it to this one girl on the You should probably ask me: “Who do you love a strong interest in history Christmas morning,” In particu- devote their [lives] to learning dance floor and she really liked it. Little did I more than life itself?” and education, because that is lar, “We have found a surprising about someone else’s and they know she actually knew one of my friends so Alright Tim, who do you love more than our central mission. We look amount of fake food.” know so much — you can read that’s why she wasn’t creeped out. I was really life itself? for ways in which this learning Besides plastic grapes and hundreds of books and not motivated by this so I went home and made Brian Mahoney is a god amongst men. He experience will enhance their dusty ceramics, Zucker said, know as much as they do.” another pickup line card and put it on her door. is the most beautiful, kind, intelligent person I studies and prepare them for “One of the coolest parts was The upcoming Dec. 11 broad- She was so creeped out. But that one said have ever known. I have a good story. So I took graduate school. They run the during our first week, filming cast, “Making History Live,” “Baby come quickly, I can harbor you in my a picture of me and Brian Mahoney and blew gamut of doing everything from ‘The Will of the People’ doing will feature a behind-the-scenes bed. I think someone told the DEA how dope it up to life size using this program on the web crowd control to just yesterday crowd control. The tourists were look at character portrayals in you are.” I wished I had trademarked them. and made it waterproof. And then at like 4 a.m. talking to historians nationwide. all so nice and interested.” Colonial Williamsburg’s His- Apparently you love Gatorade. What’s your we propped it up and taped it to our window. We look at them as colleagues Working on location in historic toric Area. With a focus on favorite flavor? Then we realized we could backlight it so at Black interpreters, the show G2. G2 anything. It’s the second generation night it looks like we are out there staring into will explore the research and of Gatorade. the distance. It was like [a] men’s liberation techniques that go into the rec- Like the iPod? thing, we felt good about it. And who cares. I reation of historical personas. It’s much better than the new generation of mean to this day we’re carrying that torch. Interns from the College iPods. Drink G2. I love it so much I have like 50 Who is your favorite hero of fiction? offer different focuses and bottles. There are only three flavors and orange Who’s that guy? Darcy. “Pride and Prejudice.” capabilities all essential to the is certainly the best. G2 was the answer to all my There are many ways that I embody Mr. Darcy, educational outreach that CW problems. The makers of Gatorade have a strict ladies. But I have to say I’m not being true to Productions offers. Their diverse dichotomy though. Should I drink G2 when I’m ex- myself because I’m saying “ladies.” Amongst responsibilities are all relevant ercising? Absolutely not, it’s Gatorade all the way. friends I often say “biddies,” which some people to the mission of the studio, And since I never exercise, G2 is perfect for me. may find offensive. The singular is shorty. But enhancing their potential futures Except for the little workouts on your bike actually my roommates are getting on me so I in film and television production, from Jamestown to the Grind? think I’m going to stop. I’ll call them females. historical material cultures Yeah, for these thighs of steel. Can you write So ladies of the College, if you reach into your preservation and education. thighs of steel in this article please? I’ve actu- purse and pull out a business card you don’t “For me as an educator, what ally bragged to people about them. remember taking, don’t panic when you read we do here is so critical to the Do you like the Grind? the printed words: “Baby if I was on the ‘Wheel next generation of students — Not for getting work done. I can’t because of Fortune’ I wouldn’t pay shit for all the other to understand the meaning of there’s always people, like this, doing interviews. vowels, ’cause all I need is u.” And when you citizenship and democracy,” It’s like the first floor of Swem. It’s so horrible. wonder whether you are the victim of a creeper Heuvel said. “The future really Even the third floor is going downhill. in action or the creative advances of an eligible Megan Doyle — The Flat Hat can learn from the past. From People answer their phones. bachelor, know that both are true. Sorting through replicas and props, Melanie Zucker ’10 helps organize what I’ve seen, the interns come What? I think some vigilante justice needs to [Editor’s Note: Brian Mahoney is The Flat the storage room of the collections department. to believe this too.” start occurring. I wouldn’t put it past students at Hat online editor.] Sports Editor Andrew Pike [email protected] Friday, November 21, 2008 Page 8 spfootball orts Do or die Tribe, Richmond vie for playoff berth

By MATT POMS Flat Hat Assoc. Sports Editor

After nearly three months, 10 games, and an offseason of grueling practices, the College of William and Mary’s 2008 season comes down to a single game. Tomorrow, 60 minutes of football against no. 7 University of Richmond will define the Tribe’s season, with a likely play- off berth and the annually contested I-64 trophy at stake for the winner. “We all want to win,” junior safety David Caldwell said. “In past years, we’ve been in this game going into Richmond and thinking: ‘let’s win against Richmond, and then we’ll go home and have a good Thanksgiving.’ This year nobody wants to go home for Thanksgiving.” The College has not qualified for the playoffs since 2004, and a return will not come easy. Richmond is 8-3 record on the will sendor — the flat hat year, having lost only to top-5 FCS teams Villanova University Freshman running back Jonathan Grimes and James Madison University and ACC opponent University of Virginia. The Spiders couple a fast and physical CAA-leading defense, powered by standout defensive ends Sherman Logan and Lawrence Sidbury, Jr., with a potent rushing attack, allow- ing them to control the football and outmuscle opponents. “It’s a power running game with good misdirection,” Tribe Head Coach Jimmye Laycock said. “They return a lot of play- ers from last year, so they are extremely experienced.” With three losses each, both Richmond and the College most likely need a win tomorrow to make the playoffs. For a Tribe program suffering from three straight losing seasons, the squad is determined to score the upset victory. “[The playoffs] would mean a lot,” senior wide receiver Elliott Mack said. “The last time I experienced it was my true freshman year. I wasn’t playing at that time, but it was No. 16 Tribe vs. No. 7 Richmond so exciting just to be a part of it. To actually play in the play- offs this year would be great.” That factor, combined with the usual intensity of the Col- WHEN: Noon WATCH: Comcast lege’s rivalry with Richmond, makes this weekend’s contest one of the program’s biggest games in years. WHERE: Zable Stadium Sportsnet (Ch. 35) “We know a lot of Richmond players, and every year the

I-64 cup is on the line, so when you have the rivalry and you courtesy photo — caa sports have the playoff implications, it’s a lot,” Mack said. Richmond defensive end Sherman Logan After posting a 4-7 mark a year ago, the College has en- joyed a solid turnaround this season. “We’re in a position right now where if you had said last keys to the game year, ‘would you take going into the Richmond game at 7-3 with the opportunity for the playoffs on the line’, you might avoid turnovers Get Grimes the ball Control the line have been able to twist my arm into taking that,” Laycock The Spiders seek to suffocate teams by Freshman tailback Jonathan Grimes is one of Richmond’s defense is tops in the CAA in both said. “Given [that the Tribe is] a team that was picked as low as we were during the preseason and with no return- controlling time of possession and limit- the College’s most dangerous offensive weap- scoring and yardage — allowing 16.4 points ing stars according to the preseason all-conference teams, ing the opportunities of an opposing of- ons, ranking ninth in the country in all-purpose per game and 249.7 yards per game — and I think our guys have accomplished a lot.” Despite the improvement, the team believes it is not fense to score. Richmond ranks third in yards with 169.2 per game, but he only touched two big reasons why are standout defensive quite finished. the CAA in time of possession and fourth the ball 12 times in the Tribe’s blowout loss to ends Sherman Logan and Lawrence Sidbury, “I’ve never really played in a significant game [at any in turnover margin. The College will only James Madison University this past Saturday. Jr., who have combined 10.5 sacks The Col- level],” Caldwell said. “All you want to do in sports is to put yourself in a position to control yourself, and we couldn’t get so many offensive drives tomorrow, For the College to defeat Richmond, Grimes lege’s offensive line must find a way to sub- ask to be in a better position right now. We all knew that and it must make the most of each one. must get at least 20 carries while getting in- due both that duo and the potent Richmond this was the year that we had the opportunity to do some- thing special with the players on this team, and we want to The Tribe cannot afford to waste any with volved in the passing game with screens and pass rush and open running lanes for the take full advantage of it.” costly turnovers. dumpoffs. Tribe backs.

men’s basketball Sc o r e b o a r d women’s basketball Tribe stifles Spartans, earns first win 11/20 vs. Norfolk St. — W, 98-38 By ANDREW PIKE half. Kaplan Arena. Flat Hat Sports Editor Coming out of the break, the Col- “When you get a big lead like that, lege started clicking offensively, open- you want to pull it out more than at- Sc h e d u l e TRIBE 74, NORFOLK STATE 58 ing the second half on a 19-2 run to tack to kind of preserve the lead,” Sch- Unlike its first two games of the sea- blow the game open. During the spurt, neider said. “For the most part, we did Fri., Nov. 21 son, the College of William and Mary the College hit seven of eight field a decent job handling the pressure.” did not dig itself an early hole against goals, including four of five from be- Playing without junior guard Sean swimming and diving Terrapin Cup Invitational — Norfolk State University Wednesday yond the arc. In under seven minutes, McCurdy (who missed the game due College Park, Md. night. the Tribe’s 11-point halftime lead had to a severe ankle sprain), freshman A 10-0 run early in the first half ballooned to 28. guard Kendrix Brown started his first men’s soccer sparked the Tribe (1-2) and gave it a “I really thought we carved them game for the Tribe, and sophomore WINTHROP (NCAA Tournament First Round) — working margin en route to a 74-58 win up pretty good the beginning of that guard Matt McFadden helped Sch- 7 p.m. — its first victory of the season. second half,” Shaver said. “Our offense neider run the offense. “We started out [down] 8-0 and 8-0 looked awfully good right there.” “[Sean] certainly would have Sat., Nov. 22 in our first two road games,” Head The College’s large lead forced the helped us, but one of the great things swimming and diving Coach Tony Shaver said. “We wanted Spartans to speed up the game, press- about this team is our depth,” Shaver Terrapin Cup Invitational — College Park, Md. to get a better start tonight.” ing the Tribe fullcourt and forcing turn- said. “We’ve got some pretty quality After the two teams traded baskets overs. Norfolk State guard Michael De- depth, particularly at the guard. Even women’s cross country in the game’s opening minutes, Tribe loach, who finished with a game-high without Sean tonight, we were okay.” ECAC Championships — Bronx, N.Y. junior guard David Schneider jump- 32 points, led the frantic attack, attack- The College overcame sloppy por- started the College’s 10-0 run with five ing the basket and drawing fouls. tions of play with easy transition bas- MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY consecutive points, putting the Tribe “For us to win, I have to play aggres- kets and key contributions from its top IC4A Championships — Bronx, N.Y. ahead 20-11 midway through the first sive,” Deloach said. “I didn’t play ag- two scorers, Sumner and Schneider, football half. gressive in the first half.” who each had season-high point totals RICHMOND — 12 p.m. The Tribe extended its lead to 31- His performance brought the Spar- on the night. Sumner paced the Tribe volleyball 18 on a three-pointer from junior for- tans within 12, but the Tribe hit free with a career-high 24 points on nine of vs. Hofstra (CAA Quarterfinals) ward Danny Sumner, who scored the throws down the stretch to wrap up the 13 shooting, while Schneider contrib- james napolitano — the flat hat —4 p.m. — Boston, Mass. College’s final seven points of the first victory in front of a crowd of 2,022 at uted 20 points and six assists. Junior guard David Schneider mEN’S BASKETBALL NAVY — 7 p.m. Sun., Nov. 23 women’s basketball Men’s Soccer: Tribe vs. Winthrop (NCAA Tournament First Round) DELAWARE STATE — 2 p.m. Mon., Nov. 24 Check flathatnews.com for pregame and postgame coverage of the Tribe’s home NCAA Tournament match at 7 p.m. men’s cross country NCAA Championships — Terre tonight at Albert-Daly Field. The last time the College made the NCAA Tournament was 2002. Haute, Ind.