The Page Informer Informer August 2005 1 What your The August 2005 Volume 1 Issue 1 www.VAInformer.com OAs didn’t v The common sense paper of record on campus. tell you and other tips IInformer for the Class r of 2009. g All that’s left Tribe i Tonight n i Speaks! Below is the exclusive AIM conversation with the elusive Tribe a Tonight. Toni discusses the future of his service and rumors about his identity. Contents Informer: Thanks for agreeing to do News 2 the interview with us – we know you’re a busy man (?). Features 4 Tribe Tonight: No problem. The summer’s winding down and the Opinion 10 hangover is wearing off. I’m a guy. My stepsister, Tribe Today, is a girl. She’s We’ve all seen the images of the Preston Hall fire as everyone (thankfully) saw dead though. Virginia InformerThe it - from the outside. For the first time, these never before seen images from Informer: Some people have said inside the fire-ravaged dormitory. Page Twelve you are dead, too. Tribe Tonight: It seemed like I was there for a while. The problem was created by the combination of a spring party deficit and a suspicious glitch in AIM users’ ability to view me on their Welcome back -- now pay up! buddy lists. Informer: Why suspicious? The Virginia Informer investigates the cost of attendance. Tribe Tonight: Well, it just happened one day – I started disappearing off Joe Luppino-Esposito Cost of Getting an Education A State School people’s buddy lists. I troubleshot like crazy, called AOL, examined every Assistant Editor in Chief William and Mary is one of the best Unfortunately, like any government institutions of higher learning in the country. institution, William and Mary is not exempt possibility and I couldn’t identify why The bill comes once a semester, giving However, it also faces a distinct challenge from the typical bureacracy that exists on all people couldn’t see me on their lists. every student (or at least their parents) a few because it is also a state school. This levels. It also needs to deal with budget cuts One farfetched – but plausible – line items that they will have to pay for in attributes to the constant, seemingly and has to be very politically entrenched to explanation is the W&M administrations’ order to attend The College of William and exponential growth of tuition from year to ensure that no matter who is in power, the connections to America Online (a Mary for the next few months. They are year. What attributes to the rising cost, money will still get to Williamsburg every Virginia-based company). basic; tuition, room, board, and other fees especially as classes are cut and less year. Does this link with the state tie down Informer: Sounds like a conspiracy and fines like room damages. professors are retained from year to year? the potential of the College. Could William theory, no? Yet within that tuition charge there are a and Mary prosper if it could break the state’s Tribe Tonight: Well I don’t have any slew of fees that are not clearly labeled. Are the bricks quota for state resident students and include other way to explain it – it doesn’t seem Although the school makes no attempt to more out of state students? Will the Charter to matter as much now. People are seeing even hide them, outlining them and really made of gold? Initiative get us there? me on their lists again, and even if they considering all of the fees borders on A look into the rising can’t, they can manually look it up by appalling. In addition, there are some cost to attend These are only a few of the areas that I hitting Alt-O and typing my name or fundamental problems in the system because will cover as the lead investigator on this case. going to “People” —> “Get Buddy of the way William and Mary is set up to William and Mary. No other publication has dared to look into Info”. run. the subject in fear that it would be too Informer: Why was Tribe Tonight Part one in a series. sensitive and would upset too many people. created? The Athletic Fee That is just too bad. Tribe Tonight: I, like many others, was “Sports are fun and all, but there are more So that is why The Virginia Informer must tired of people complaining about the important things that the money should be Why can William and Mary not stay ask the question, “Are the bricks made of lack of social life and parties at W&M. I used for,” said sophomore Ian Whiteside, competitive on these fronts? What other gold?” Sometimes, that seems are though it knew parties were going on, but that when shown the general fee outline which costs stop us from raising faculty salaries? is the only viable explanation for the rising there was no communication vehicle to includes a charge of $504 per semester for costs. get party info from one sub-clique of the “Intercollegiate Athletics.” Fun and Games Have a Price Too There is hope yet - this series will delve campus to another. Tribe Tonight was Most people on this campus are active in into many different areas and try to break created to inform W&M students about An Institution in Debt one way or another. There are so many clubs, down the barriers of communication various debauchery happening on and “We pledge certain revenues… so we issue teams, and organizations to choose from that between the tuition paying students and the off campus. Keg parties, soirées, dance bond debt, typically 20 years in length.” “The you would be hard-pressed to find out that administration and Board of Visitors who parties, or anything of interest to those revenues to pay off that debt, in the case of does not fit your interest. That may be great decide all of these costs. who might attend a party are all fair dormitories, are on auxiliaries… student fees for us to enjoy when we do not think about Don’t expect a scandal-but expect good game. I get the info from people who in other words.” Director of Finance Bert the cost. Why do some organizations get investigative journalism that will reveal some Brummer is well versed in this subject, but more funding than others? What real news for students and families watching TONI EXCLUSIVE students are not. How do construction publications give bloated salaries to their their wallets throughout the semester. continued on page four projects play into the larger cost of the employees, who are only students? These college? are questions that need to be asked. Page The Virginia Informer 2 August 2005 NewsNews Informer

Interested in writing for “Tribe” nickname in jeopardy the newest newspaper Amanda J. Yasenchak that have been declared to have hostile and Seminoles. William and Mary is another on campus? offensive mascots. (See box). In November example. Local Indians do not find the name Editor in Chief 2004, 33 schools with Indian-related mascots offensive. “When we take care of some of The National Collegiate Athletic and/or team nicknames were investigated. the poverty and crime and drug problems Want to become a part Association is determined to remove Indian William and Mary is currently still under and that sort of thing in this country, then mascots from college athletics in any way investigation for its “Tribe” nickname. The we’ll worry about names,” William P. “Bill” of a publication that that it can. In a surprising mandate on new legislation will not affect the College Miles, chief of the Pamunkey Indians, told holds nothing back? August 5, 2005, the NCAA Executive until the end of a six-month extension that The Richmond Times-Dispatch. Driscoll has not Committee prohibited NCAA colleges and athletic director Terry Driscoll received due received direct complaints about the name. universities from “displaying hostile and to the transition of power to new president The Tribe used to be known as the Indians Fed up with the abusive racial/ethnic/national origin . and the football field used to be referred to mainstream news and mascots, nicknames or imagery at any of the The NCAA hopes that this legislation will as the “Reservation.” The logo, which now 88 NCAA championships.” encourage more self-study. The 18 schools features a pair of green and gold feathers, need a viable Schools who have offensive themes affected by these guidelines have six months used to be a grinning Indian. Colonel Ebirt alternative? displayed by mascots, uniforms, cheerleaders to appeal their status. Myles Brand, NCAA is the replacement for a mascot dressed in and dance teams are prohibited from hosting president, admits that not all names may Indian regalia. a championship competition, beginning indeed be offensive. “Some American After President Nichol has been in office Well now, you’ve come February 1, 2006. By August 2008, schools Indian tribes have expressed their approval a few months, this issue will have to be to the right place. with such references will be forbidden to of the manner in which their names and readdressed. The future of Colonel Ebirt wear or display them at any NCAA imagery are used by specific institutions,” hangs in the balance. championship. Brand said in a press release, specifically This legislation affects the 18 institutions citing Florida State University, home of the The Virginia Informer Colleges and universities which are subject to the new policy:

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$5 Wristband for Unlimited Rides DJ and Free Beverages Free Transportaion Arcade at the Site The Virginia Page Informer News Informer August 2005 3 Lights to become a Georgia Congressman John Lewis permanent fixture at Zable to speak at Convocation Benjamin Farthing For second straight year choice very political Staff Writer Nick Fitzgerald billion for more killing and for war.” In comparison, fellow Democratic counterparts in the Senate such as former On Gene Nichol’s first day as president he asked one of Staff Writer presidential candidate John Kerry (MA) and Edward the student interns to name something in the school’s future Kennedy (MA) also voted against the bill. that he was excited about. Congressman John Lewis, who represents Georgia’s 5th On March 18, 2004, Rep. Lewis made a speech to the “The new lights on the football field,” came the immediate District in the House of Representatives, has been asked to House on the eve of the one-year anniversary of the invasion response. “The night game against JMU last fall was just speak at the College’s 2005 convocation on August 27. of Iraq. “The dead and wounded,” he said, “are not the awesome.” (W&M News, 7/11/05) Representative Lewis has a very extensive history in the only casualties of the President’s decision to invade This fall, that student intern will have good reason to be area of civil rights. During the 1960s, at the height of the Iraq….Something else has been lost. Truth. Honesty. excited. civil rights movement, Rep. Lewis became chairman of the Integrity.” He also warned both the Congress and the The College of William and Mary Athletics Department Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee, also known American people that “we cannot believe a word they recently received $650,000 in donations to install lights at as SNCC. Additionally, he was named one of the “Big Six” [members of the Bush Administration] say….And it’s not and at the football practice field. leaders of the civil rights movement, just Iraq, it’s almost every issue— In the past, the College has opted against the installation another one of whom was Dr. Martin every comment—every deed. We of lights, to conform to Williamsburg law. Since the College Luther King, Jr. At the age of 23, Rep. Convocation cannot believe a word they say,” he is on state ground, it technically does not need to conform Lewis was also the chief organizer of, reiterated. Although originally the to Williamsburg building regulations. However, Randy and keynote speaker at, the famous When: August 26, 4:30pm CIA supplied the Bush Strickland, Construction Manager for the College, stated that March on Washington in 1963, at Administration with intelligence “it is the policy of the school to the meet the requirements which Dr. King gave his famous “I Where: Wren Courtyard concerning weapons of mass of the City of Williamsburg.” Have a Dream” speech. Because of his destruction, Congressman Lewis has School officials are currently in the process of obtaining work for the civil rights movement, What: Ceremony officially made no remarks concerning a permit for the lighting project. Strickland said that school after facing more than 40 arrests, welcoming the Class of 2009 government accountability to this officials will be meeting with city officials and groups of physical injury, and mob violence, Rep. effect. citizens to discuss the lighting system, and the effect it will Lewis was awarded the John F. More recently, Rep. Lewis have on the city. Kennedy “Profiles in Courage” award participated in a Jesse Jackson-sponsored march and rally in The planned systems will provide the necessary light for for lifetime achievement. Atlanta on August 6, in an effort to support congressional night games and practices with the least amount of light The United States Congress is not the first governing body renewal of all provisions of the Voting Rights Act. This act, pollution to the surrounding area. “We’re looking at different to which Rep. Lewis has been elected. Elected to the Atlanta which abolished literacy tests, grandfather clauses, and poll heights and light configurations to make it as unobtrusive as City Council in 1981, Lewis focused on ethics in government taxes during the civil rights era, is set to expire in 2007. This possible,” said Strickland. and neighborhood preservation. After that, Rep. Lewis event was also in protest of a new Georgia law, which requires The semifinal football game of last season, played under campaigned for a seat on the House of Representatives, and, a photo I.D. from an individual before he is allowed to vote. lights brought in by ESPN2, was a nationally televised sellout. in 1986, was elected to Congress. He has served as a Entertainer Harry Belafonte and Judge Greg Mathis were lawmaker for 18 years. also present at the rally with Lewis, both of whom had harsh The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), regarded criticism of the president. “Bush is a tyrant,” Belafonte said. If all goes smoothly, the universally as a liberal organization, gave Congressman Lewis “ “He gathers around him black tyrants.” Mathis, in protesting a 98% lifetime rating—meaning, Congressman Lewis voted the photo I.D. requirement, said: “As a judge I’m not going excitement of night football can in sync with the ACLU’s position on a number of key issues to stand back here and watch and not speak up against this 98% of the time over his 18-year career. By contrast, the continue on November 5 injustice. They all need to be locked up because they’re all American Conservative Union gave Congressman Lewis a criminals and thieves.” Congressman Lewis has not ” 2% lifetime rating. commented on these remarks in any open forum, neither The combination of night football, a nationally ranked team, As for some examples of the Rep. Lewis’ voting record, denouncing them nor agreeing with them, and has done and the leadership of head coach Jimmye Laycock brought when President Bush asked the Congress in fall of 2003 for nothing whatsoever to distance himself from such radical students and fans flocking to Zable Stadium. an additional $87 billion to finance the wars in Iraq and commentary. If all goes smoothly, the excitement of night football can Afghanistan, Rep. Lewis voted definitively against it. On Rep. Lewis’ speech on August 27 follows that of Sarah continue on November 5, the first possible night the October 16, 2003, on the floor of the House, Rep. Lewis Brady’s, who was the speaker at last year’s convocation in permitting process will be complete. It will also be the had the following to say: “Mr. Speaker, in good conscience— 2004. Sarah Brady is the wife of James Brady, former Secret rematch of last year’s semifinal game against James Madison I cannot and will not support President Bush’s misled, failed Service agent who was shot during an assassination attempt University. policy….[The Bush Administration] deceived Members of on the President Reagan, and, because of her husband’s On that night, Tribe football fans will find the light they Congress, the American people, and the community of ordeal, has become a strong advocate of strict gun control. have been searching for, and night football at William and nations….It is time to hold President Bush accountable for The College has, again, selectively requested what some Mary will become a tradition. his words and his deeds. I cannot and will not vote for $87 may call a “liberal” speaker for its opening ceremony.

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Regular Meetings: Wednesdays at 8pm in Blair 201 [email protected] • http://sflife.people.wm.edu/ Page The Virginia Informer 4 August 2005 FeaFeaturestures Informer TONI EXCLUSIVE: On the record continued from page one Student group of the month: Army ROTC real concern. Wow can we have an open know about the parties and email me form of communicating entertainment on ([email protected]) or IM me with campus while protecting the privacy of Marching to the beat of a military drum the details. party hosts? I personally know that I’ve Informer: Doesn’t that open the door been to enormous keggers listed on Tribe Mandie Constanzer for low-key parties to get invaded by Tonight that were never busted. random people from AIM? Scapegoating Tribe Tonight as the source Staff Writer Tribe Tonight: People bitch at me all of the bust doesn’t address the real For the better part of three centuries, ambitious students at William & Mary have the time about this. My answer is: problem going on here: the city of said, “Today: college, tomorrow: the world.” For one particular group of students, the probably not. Listen, if you see Williamsburg is tightening its rules to promise of seeing the world – and defending freedom – is a reality for tomorrow. something on my away message at a make it almost impossible for students to Today these students are the cadets of the Revolutionary Guard Battalion’s Army ROTC house or room that doesn’t look atleast have fun off-campus. unit. somewhat familiar, what are the odds Informer: You created a political ROTC stands for Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, a college academic department you’ll actually show up? Let’s pretend agenda with Tribe Tonight – you even offered at universities across the United States to produce officers for the Army, Air you do, and you walk into someone’s endorsed candidates for the SA Force, Navy and Marine Corps. At W&M, ROTC students study military science, an dimly lit house where in the living room elections, which got a lot of criticism. academic discipline, coupled with a major field of study at the college designed by the 8 people you’ve never met are sitting on Aren’t you selling out? United States Army that combines leadership and management skills with military couches, sipping Pinot Noir, wearing Tribe Tonight: No. We, as students, can knowledge. Students also participate in fitness programs designed to keep cadets within berets and listening to jazz, you’re no longer afford to neglect the reality the Army’s demanding physical fitness regulations. This unique course of study instills probably going to want to get the fuck that our social well-being and the self-discipline and character, provides leadership opportunities and builds confidence out of there because it’ll be an awkward decisions of those we elect are intimately in each cadet’s own ability to succeed; this cultivates useful skills in the Army upon social situation. I’ll take down any party intertwined. It is a fact that arrests for graduation and later in the civilian life. listing if the host is overly concerned, minor alcohol related offenses and noise Courses instructed by active duty military personnel provide valuable training for but people with several kegs who open violations have skyrocketed. It is a fact cadets not only to become outstanding Army officers, but also gain tools for success in up their houses to everyone but still want that city council members, such as life outside the military. While course work teaches military science, the presentations to keep some level of exclusivity – I Professor Clyde Haulman have pushed and public speaking, research and teamwork required to complete class projects build have no tolerance for those people and for laws defining a gathering of 10 confident, strong adults. Says sophomore Nick Faulkner, “The confidence and high they need to shut the fuck up. If you people or more as a “large party.” standards developed by ROTC create strong leaders in the military and corporate world. don’t like who shows up, tell them to Informer: And we have to ask: Are Our instructors are outstanding leave. End of story. A party is a party. you Luther Lowe? models; they teach valuable Life is short; college life is much shorter. Tribe Tonight: No. We’re friends, and communication and people skills Get over yourself and start Luther has helped it get off the ground, through their presentation of experimenting. but no. information in accurate and Informer: Don’t the cops know about Informer: When will you reveal your Lutz Matthew . understandable ways.”

you? Doesn’t the away message give identity? CPT These respected instructors are

them a nice cheat sheet on Friday Tribe Tonight: Probably never. It will active duty officers, Captain thru tesy of tesy night? be passed on and kept alive as long as Lieutenant Colonel, and are Tribe Tonight: If you’re having a party possible. The principle of promoting supplemented by other insightful off campus that’s large enough, it will openness and fun at college is the point, cour photo Army staff, such as veteran probably get busted anyway, but it is a and the people behind it are irrelevant. enlisted personnel. In addition to teaching courses at W&M, TRUE LEADERS: W&M Army ROTC teacehes unique instructors teach ROTC cadets at leadership skills needed in battle. Christopher Newport University and organize and evaluate weekly labs and monthly physical tests. Both labs and physical training (PT) are designed to promote combat readiness in future officers. Labs are held every week for 2 hours, often along the Matoaka trails at the College. Combat drills, planned ambushes, paintball battle engagements, and simulated POW experiences, including detainment, searches, questioning and transport during labs teach practical lessons that cannot be absorbed from a textbook. Similarly, PT sessions add to the comprehensive education that ROTC offers. Each week, three early morning PT sessions help cadets prepare for monthly Army Physical Fitness Welcome!Welcome! Tests (APFT). The mandatory number of PT sessions per week depends on the level of study of the cadet. Senior cadets are required to attend all three weekly sessions, whereas freshmen cadets need only attend one, so long as they are able to meet the From APFT criteria. The main focus of PT is not just physical fitness, but also cultivating camaraderie and teamwork that builds a cohesive unit. Residence Life Achievement in academic and physical tasks in ROTC during their freshman and sophomore years can have added benefit for cadets. At the beginning of their junior year, cadets must commit to service upon graduation in exchange for a scholarship that pays for most of tuition and books and provides a monthly living stipend. To remain on scholarship, cadets must uphold a minimum 2.5 GPA and follow all guidelines for their chosen major. After completing their junior year, cadets attend a summer officer training course at an active Army base, such as Fort Lewis, WA. This course tests Wishing you a great year! officer readiness – how prepared a cadet is to become an officer – through night time and daytime land navigation, hikes in fully-equipped battle dress, simulated combat situations and other scenarios. The strength and determination necessary to overcome the many challenges of ROTC comes not only from the incentive of a college scholarship (up to $20,000 per year plus $900 book allowance), but also from the unique benefits http://www.wm.edu/reslife/ of military service. ROTC scholarship winners agree to repay the US Government for their education through military service. Currently, Congress mandates that Army ROTC scholarship [email protected] winners must serve either four years of active duty and four years on reserve status or eight years on reserve status. The benefits of this service and ROTC training for cadets are numerous. Upon completion of study and graduation, ROTC scholarship 1-4314 winners have a guaranteed job, an accomplishment that not many of their civilian classmates can boast. As an officer, today’s cadets will find themselves in many unique situations that require quick adaptation to changing surroundings and abstract problem solving to maneuver the situation safely. By far, though, W&M ROTC cadets feel that overcoming the challenges of battle in their future careers, when faced with saving their fellow man, puts the world into perspective and justifies the time they invest in ROTC. Sasha Eckstein, W&M sophomore, aptly states, “The most rewarding part of being in ROTC for me, and my motivating factor, is serving my country and knowing that one day the person standing beside me will need me and I’ll be able to be there for him or her.” ROTC is not just a college course – for its cadets, ROTC is a journey of self-determination that culminates in the satisfaction of serving and protecting a truly grateful nation. If you have the desire to join a winning team at The College of William and Mary please contact Captain Matthew Lutz, 221-3611, for information regarding our leadership training and scholarship availability. The Virginia Page Informer Features Informer August 2005 5 Bored in the ‘Burg? Catch a movie at the Kimball Theatre production of Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid Joe Pirro of Virginia Woolf? Later in the year, William and Mary students put on Into the Woods. Staff Writer Outside of PBK Hall, the Kimball is the best place to catch a student production. For all its eclectic nooks and unique If you’re not a lover of the stage, have no restaurants, there is one immutable fact fear. The Kimball shows a fair number of about our dear home: Williamsburg is not movies over the course of the year. However, your typical college town. True, there are the Kimball mostly showcases smaller, the theme parks that we hardly attend and independent productions. Last year the the stores and restaurants at the other end Kimball screened The Door in the Floor, We of Richmond Road; but for those of us Don’t Live Here Anymore, Garden State, and without a car, the options are even more Sideways, just to name a few. In addition, the limited. In the past, to catch the latest Kimball holds occasional film festivals and blockbuster we had to hop on a bus to the hosts directors such as Ross McElwee, an movie theatre. It’ll be easier to catch your acclaimed documentarian. The Theatre has favorite movies once the new Consolidated even begun branching out this summer, Theatre opens up, but there’s a special place showing more commercial fair, such as nearby that is unknown to many students. Ridley Scott’s Kingdom of Heaven (which was A great entertainment venue, the Kimball better than expected) and Crash (the best Theatre lies right in the middle of Merchant movie I’ve seen so far this year). Square in . From live For those of us who love our big “history interpreters” portraying Thomas explosions and flashy movie stars, the Jefferson and Patrick Henry, to symphony Kimball may prove disappointing. However, performances and great independent it’s a great opportunity to realize the true movies, the Kimball might be my favorite scope that film has. This year, whether you’re place in Williamsburg. It might be difficult a new or returning student, expand your to convince anyone but a film fanatic of cinematic horizons. Grab some coffee from this fact, but the Kimball Theatre does Aroma’s and immerse yourself in the indeed offer an incredible array of choices. provocative world of film provided by the The theatre’s history is richly tied to that Kimball Theatre. of the College. The first performance held The Kimball Theatre’s box office opens at the renovated Kimball in 1933 was a daily at 1 p.m. Tickets are $5.50 for students, student production of “The Recruiting and Monroe Scholars can get an extra Officer.” Theatre is still alive and well at the discount by purchasing tickets at the Charles Kimball. Last year, I attended an impressive Center. Steeps Tea Tavern Right where you belong: & Elixer Bar 3 Doors Down comes to Virginia Eat. Steep. And be Merry. Amanda J. Yasenchak set proved they were strong enough to hold their own before the headliners. The songs Editor-in-Chief Shelbi Wilson that got the warmest receptions were the old the every day Earl Grey and English Breakfast. They even carry a red tea from July 16, 2005 mellow favorites such as “So Far Away” and Staff Writer South Africa – Rooibos. Another feature Hartford, Connecticut “It’s Been A While.” The harder rock Everyone seems to have his or her own selections from the new album were of Steeps is their elixirs. There are several special place to study on campus. Whether varieties; Liquid Yoga, Depth Recharger, In a world where rock stars believe that shocking to those who associate Staind with it is a dorm room, Swem, an academic Power Plant, and Mind over Muddle, just to selling millions of albums gives them the a bald guitarist sitting on a stool. building, or a café, students will soon be name a few. Other drink options include a authority to lecture the world on foreign and 3 Doors Down was truly worthy of the filling familiar places with the start of fall variety of specialty coffees, bubble tea, fruit domestic policy, 3 Doors Down is a breath coveted position of headliner. Their hour classes. What better way to start a new year, smoothies, and bottled drinks. Within the of fresh air. Rather than using their captive and a half set was a well-crafted play list of than with a new place to study in a place next few weeks, Steeps will begin to offer audience as a test group for liberal or anti- old and new. While covering new hits off that may be unfamiliar to you… until now? alcoholic beverages, such as martinis in American theories, the group simply does this spring’s album, Seventeen Days, such as Many of you may have seen the sign for flavors like peppermint and chocolate. what it is paid to do: sing. “Right where I belong” and “Let me go,” Steeps Tea Tavern & Elixir Bar in Colonial Steeps also provides a small food menu On July 16, the Dodge Music Center in the band paid tribute to the old favorites that Williamsburg. Steeps is a restaurant with healthy options, including wraps, salads, Hartford, Connecticut, was filled to capacity put them on the map, especially 2000’s managed by the same individuals that run and light breakfast items. In the tradition with an eclectic mix of fans. “Kryptonite” and Aroma’s on Prince George Street. This of Aroma’s, they also have a variety of Each of the three opening several hits from their tavern is a wonderful addition to the desserts, candy, cookies, muffins, and acts had an increasingly loud Concert Info successful sophomore numerous places for students to study, as chocolates. following, although the album, Away From The 3 Doors Down with well as socialize. Within the restaurant, Steeps Tea Tavern & Elixir Bar is great combination of No Address, Sun. Staind, Breaking there is internet access and music playing for students. It has all the benefits of your Breaking Benjamin and The set perfectly Benjamin and No quietly in the background. The atmosphere favorite study locations without the crowds. Staind fell squarely in the complemented the Address: is inviting, with numerous tables for seating Steeps is located at 110 South Henry Street hard-rock genre, unlike the music. A set of giant inside as well as outside. in the Henry Street Shops of Merchant headliners. No Address was wheels which turned, lit, Wednesday August 31: Steeps carries over sixty different varieties Square and is open 9:00am to 9:00pm a typical first opener, and sparked were used Roanoke Civic Center, of tea, including white, green, black, and Monday through Saturday, and 10:00am to virtually unknown to most to accent certain songs Roanoke, VA herbal. The flavors range from citrus to along with lights, fire, 6:00pm on Sundays. of the audience, with none Thursday, September 1: and fireworks. Despite of the handful of songs in Verizon Wireless, Virginia it’s dazzle, the set was their repertoire recognizable Beach, VA as anything more than a spin- low key enough to not off of a similar song by a take away from lead more famous band. singer Brad Arnold’s Breaking Benjamin, however, proved vocals and guitarist Matt Roberts’s solos. themselves worthy of the radio play they A truly All-American band, 3 Doors currently enjoy. Most of the songs they Down goes beyond the glitter and fireworks WELCOME BACK STUDENTS! played were high energy hard rock songs, but to recognize real stars. While playing “When the group’s best piece was the slightly more I’m Gone,” the band offered a stunning melodic and less intense radio hit, “Sooner tribute to our men and women in uniform, 10% Off Any Order with this Ad! or Later.” and ended the night by shouting, “God Bless Any spectators who arrived late to skip America.” Although it was one of the lesser 416 Prince George Street the opening acts still made sure to arrive by publicized tours of the summer, 3 Doors Located in Merchant’s Square 9:30 when Staind took the stage before a Down is a concert you don’t want to miss. filled amphitheatre. The band’s hour long 229-6385 The Virginia Page The Virginia Informer Informer 6 August 2005 Informer

Things to take advantage of while you’re here... WELCOME Most of us spend at least four years in this bustling little town... try out some of these places on and off campus to make your TO WILLIAM free time more enjoyable.

OLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG: also known as our Cbackyard. We are fortunate enough to be living in the cradle of American History, and William and Mary students get to take & MARY advantage of it for free. If history interests you, you can get into any of the historic buildings as well as the DeWitt Wallace Museum of Decorative Arts by flashing your student I.D. (just make sure you have the 05-06 sticker on the back). There are a variety of shows and educational programs (try Cry Witch at the Capitol building, a live action recreation of a witch trial) throughout the year, and CW usually offers discounted tickets for students (visit www.history.org for more details). Duke of Gloucester street (Dog Street) is popular for running, jogging or strolling. On a nice day CW has plenty of places to study: on any of the benches lining Dog Street, the Governor’s Palace lawn, or the Governor’s Palace gardens.

ITWELL CLASSES: Offered by Rec Sports, these are Fhour long classes in the FitWell Studio of William and Mary Hall. Choose from a variety of classes such as kickboxing, yoga and spinning. Each class costs $3, but you can purchase a semester pass ($45) or a yearly pass ($70) at the front desk at the Rec Center. Visit www.wm.edu/recsports for schedule and more information.

AREER CENTER: Located in the basement of Blow CHall (Room 124) the Career Center is a useful source of guidance and information. You can call ahead to make an appointment with a Career Counselor to discuss anything from graduate schools to internships to long term career goals. They Lovers’ mark on campus: A tree by the Crim Dell is etched with are also available for resume critiques. Feel free to visit their romance. library to peruse materials on the same subjects. The Career Center runs several programs throughout the year, including a Tribe love... Local Internship Program, Resume and Interview workshops and Now that you’ve met all those new people, career fairs. Sign up for their listserv to receive updates of jobs here are some suggestions if things turn and internships in the area. Visit www.wm.edu/career for more toward the romantic information. Walk around Colonial Williamsburg. Dog Street is the perfect place to kindle ARNES & NOBLE CAFE: The bookstore has more romance with lantern lit streets and quaint benches along the bricks. Bthan just textbooks and there’s more than one place to get a cup of coffee in town. Visit the Barnes & Noble Cafe on the Aroma’s Coffee Shop on Prince George Street has a large selection of specialty second floor of the Bookstore on Dog Street. They serve coffees and other drinks, along with many desserts to share. Try the chocolate Starbucks products and a selection of light fare and snacks. It’s fondu or S’Mores for two. also a great place to study, especially in the mornings and afternoons on weekdays when there are fewer tourists. Bring Have dinner at Sal’s by Victor. Located in the Williamsburg Shopping Center your laptop and enjoy the wireless access; just make sure you on Richmond Road (by Food Lion) this restaurant offers good Italian food have a full battery, as sometimes finding an outlet can be tricky. within walking distance of campus, and perfect for students on a budget. USCH GARDENS: This theme park is only miles from Shield’s Tavern, Christiana Campbell’s Tavern and the other restaurants in campus and features recreated European villages, shows, and B Colonial Williamsburg offer great ambiance. The tables are lit by candlelight of course rides, including the world famous roller coasters, and the menus are delectable. They are a bit pricey for a student’s budget, but Apollo’s Chariot and Alpengeist. Most students make an annual have great food in a historic and quaint atmosphere. pilgrimage in the fall on William and Mary Day, where students can purchase tickets on campus at a fifty percent discount or Go to the Trellis Restaurant on Dog Street for their infamous decadent dessert, more. On William and Mary Day, buses to and from the park are Death by Chocolate. It’s definitely big enough to share. provided by the Student Assembly. On all other days, if you don’t have a car, you can take the Williamsburg Area Transport Rent a canoe on Lake Matoaka, it’s free with your student ID. bus (Gray line). Go to a movie at the Kimball Theatre on Dog Street. Two tickets and some popcorn will run you less than twenty dollars, and they often show date friendly During your time here, you will be bound to find more fun, Indie flicks. exciting and interesting places to frequent on your own. And if you’re really into each other, walk across the Crim Dell Bridge... Virginia The Virginia Page Informer Informer August 2005 7 TRIATHLON tips from the veterans... 1) It’s much more fun with your friends - plus how else can you prove you did it? 2) The Crim Dell is always cold - and always disgusting. Wear TO WILLIAM shoes. 3) Be advised that due to the strange sleep schedules of college students it’s difficult to find a good time to streak the Sunken Gardens. You will most likely be spotted at any hour in any season. 4) Have someone guard your clothes at the Sunken Gardens. Jump the wall at the 5) Technically you’re supposed to run the length of the Governor’s Palace Gardens, not the width. 6) William and Mary has an anything goes attitude about the Triathalon. Do some of it, all of it, or none at all! Just have fun!

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What your OA forgot to tell you... words of wisdom from The Virginia Informer

- Don’t worry so much about your grades your first year; some places - William and Mary might seem like a big campus, but do something give you the option of removing your freshman year from your GPA embarrassing and you’ll find out how small it really is. when you apply for jobs and internships. - Don’t stay home when you can go out, even if it’s just to meet a - Don’t be afraid to speak up in class, even if you disagree with the friend at the Daily Grind. professor. - You can always join a frat/sorority later on in the year or next year. - You were the best and the brightest in your high school class, just like - Unless you want everyone to know that you’re freshmen, don’t head everyone else here. This idea takes some getting to the frats in large packs. used to. - Wren 10 is a great way to spend a Wednesday - Organize study groups: not only are they night. helpful to prepare for tests but you’ll meet great “Try new things... don’t -Don’t get so caught up in the beauty of campus people where you least expect to. that you trip on the bricks. - You’ll fill all those GER’s… eventually. just do everything that -GIRLS: stiletto or kitten heals on the brick… - Don’t underestimate the breadth of your you were good at in high not the brightest idea. interests; you’ll never know if you like something - When they’re showing a film on the Sunken until you try it. Gardens go even if you don’t like the movie, it - Take advantage of the Add/Drop period. school.” has an old school drive-in feel. Register for more credits than you want to take, - The campus movie station has some good go to all the classes and then decide which you movies on it and they replay them over and over want to take. again. - Be more concerned with your classes than your schedule; don’t take a - Bond with your hallmates, many of them will be your closest friends. bunch of boring classes just to have Fridays off. - You will see the same people on your way to class every day, smile to - Avoid Morton and Small if possible. them. They’ll smile back. - Try to take a class in Wren for history’s sake. - Take advantage of as many free or inexpensive events on campus as - Blair is the nicest academic building and it has the best bathrooms. possible. You will never have access to as many films, dances, - If you expect nothing less that A’s you’ll be sorely disappointed. workshops, parties and cultural events again. - The bus goes to more places than just Target (but it doesn’t run on - Interpret the “Work hard, play hard” ethic however you like. Just Sundays). remember, this is college, and you’re supposed to have fun. Page The Virginia Features Informer 8 August 2005 Informer Looking For Guidance? A sample of religious groups on campus The Alternative Spirituality CHOOSE PEACE presentation (Our Sundays 5-7pm growth and nurturing of all Association Israel program arm), and a Friday Contact: [email protected] persons within the College A forum for students interested Evening Shabbat Dinner/Social/ community. in non-mainstream religious Service get together. Campus Crusade for Christ paths (wicca, paganism, God Rules! And we believe it. Meeting times: reconstruction, etc.) to express Weekly programs, meetings, Campus Crusade for Christ is a Sundays, 5:30pm service in themselves and explore their lunches, and socials are worldwide, interdenominational Bruton Parish Church beliefs free from ridicule. All communicated via email, phone, Christian ministry committed to Tuesdays, 5:00pm service in the paths and all experience levels facebook and website. (We are all showing people how they can Wren Chapel are invited, but an open mind is over campus!) Friday evening know God personally, Contact: [email protected] a must. Planned activities programs will be held at 100 experiencing His love in a include a Samhain Festival, Chandler Court, across from PBK at dynamic relationship. At William Catholic Campus Ministries open rituals, visits to the corner of Jamestown Road and and Mary, Campus Crusade Catholic Campus Ministry is a metaphysical shops, and Chandler Court.) accomplishes this task through a community that shares, laughs meetings with other pagan Contact: Geoffrey Brown, Director, weekly large group meeting (cru), and prays together, trying to live groups. Meeting topics include: Balfour Hillel: email: discipleship groups, fun activities beyond ourselves. The words divination workshops, [email protected]; IM and campus-wide events. It’s a “whatever you do for the least, theological discussions, movie screenname: ABBARISHON; phone: great place to be, to laugh, to you do for Me” are so simple, yet viewings, and pumpkin carving. 757-344-3402; Gina Sobel, President: grow, to learn. Join us. they are the words we try to live We also have a book group. [email protected]; Sara Slater, VP by. As ordinary people doing Programming: [email protected] Little Theater, Campus Center – ordinary things, we have an Meetings: Every Tuesday at Tuesdays 8:00 PM opportunity to meld our own 8:00pm in Tucker Hall Room 202 Baptist Student Union www.wmcru.com ideas with others to expand our Contact: [email protected] The Baptist Student Union is a place [email protected] minds and our faith, to open our Questions welcome! of fun and fellowship! We have a 757-570-3142 hearts and to share joys with our weekly program: dinner home friends through the CCM Balfour Hillel, Jewish Student cooked by local churches, followed Canterbury Association community. Organization by worship and a speaker. You do An organization that provides a Balfour Hillel serves the Jewish not want to miss that! There are also witness to the Christian faith within Sunday Masses 11 am. and 5 student body by providing many opportunities to get involved, the tradition of the Episcopal p.m. in the CCM Chapel, 500 social, educational, cultural and through creative ministries, small Church through spiritual, social Richmond Road. MANY religious programming groups, service projects, or socials. and liturgical services; builds activities happening in a variety throughout the school year. A Because we are a small among the students, faculty, and of locations! typical week of activities may organization, there is a place for administrators at the College a include a midday Lunch & Learn everyone. Come check us out! We community of sharing, support on a variety of Jewish thematic are located on South Boundary and prayer based on the Christian continued on page 9 topics, Paul’s Deli night social, Street past Hunt and the Meridian! faith; and provides for the spiritual

Liberty Worship Center 113 Palace Lane Suite J Places of Worship in Worship: 10 am & 6 pm Sunday, 7 pm Wednesday Spanish Ministry: 7 pm Tuesday & Saturday Catholic Campus Ministries Chapel (565-7597) Williamsburg 500 Richmond Road www.libertyworship.net Mass: 11 am & 5 pm Sunday Bruton Parish Church Salvation Army 331 Duke of Gloucester Street Christian Life Center 151 Kristiansand Drive #109 College Service: 5:30 pm Sunday 4451 Longhill Road Worship: 11 am Sunday Holy Eucharist: 5 pm Tuesday (Wren Chapel, Old Worship: 8:45 am & 10:45 am Sunday; 7 pm Wednesday (229-6651) Campus) (220-2100) (229-2891) www.clc.vg Temple Beth El www.brutonparish.org 600 Jamestown Road Church of Christ At Williamsburg (220-1205) 227 Merrimac Trail Worship: 9:30 am Sunday Walnut Hills Baptist Church Bible Study: 10:30 am Sunday 1014 Jamestown Road On-Campus Bible Study: 6:30 pm Sunday Worship: 8:30 am & 11 am Sunday (253-5662) (220-5900)

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Williamsburg Baptist Church 2017 Lightfoot Road 227 Richmond Road (564-1933) Informal Worship: 8:30 am Sunday (Social Hall) Traditional Worship: 11 am (Sanctuary) Colonial Baptist Church Student Bible Study: 7 pm Wednesday 100 Carrs Hill Road (229-1217) Worship: 11 am Sunday & 7 pm Wednesday www.williamsburgbaptist.com Bible Study: 6 pm Sunday (229-4744) Williamsburg Community Chapel 3899 John Tyler Highway Faith Baptist Church Worship: 9 am & 10:15 am Sunday 4107 Rochambeau Drive (229-7152) Worship: 11 am Sunday www.wcchapel.org (566-0456) Williamsburg Presbyterian Church First Church of Christian Science 215 Richmond Road 620 Jamestown Road Worship: 5:30 pm Saturday, 8 am, 9:30 am & 11 am Worship: 11 am Sunday, 7:30 pm Wednesday Sunday (229-3820) (229-4235)

King of Glory Lutheran Church Williamsburg United Methodist Church Bruton Parish: in addition to a historic place of worship, Bruton Parish is a quaint fixture along DoG Street which also 4897 Longhill Road 514 Jamestown Road Worship: 8 am & 10:30 am Sunday Worship: 8:15 am & 11 am Sunday features choral concerts and recitals throughout the year. (258-9701) (229-1771)

The Virginia Informer has found, to the best of its ability, a complete list of places of worship for the Williamsburg area. We apologize if we have omitted any parish or congregation. The Virginia Page Informer Features/News Informer August 2005 9

Contact Mary Ellen Pitard for dinner each Sunday at [email protected] or Karen 5:00pm, and for a “study break” Scofield vows “to unite the Hahn [email protected] each Wednesday at 9:00pm in the College Room. During our Fellowship of Christian Athletes programs and less formal Student Assembly” The Fellowship of Christian conversations, we remember Athletes of the College of William that God is full of grace, and our Shariff Tanious and Mary is a fellowship that value as God’s children is not seeks to serve any and all measured by our GPAs! Contact Business Manager students by helping them Pastor Andy Ballentine at 229- Gene Nichol isn’t the only new president investigate and enrich a faith in 6688 or at the College. Junior Ryan Scofield was Jesus Christ. Through weekly [email protected] elected Student Assembly President last worship and teaching, small — or just show up on a Sunday April. He now begins a new year with a full group Bible studies, and fun social or Wednesday night! You don’t agenda. activities including sports events, have to be Lutheran! One of the most widely discussed issues cookouts and parties we aim to on campus at the end of last year was grow in a life-changing Muslim Students Association diversity within the student body. The Senate relationship with God, within a fun William and Mary’s MSA is a passed a bill that created a Department of and loving atmosphere. FCA is a student-run organization Diversity Initiatives as a part of the place for everyone (not just dedicated to promoting Executive. President Scofield wants to see athletes) no matter where they awareness of Islam and meeting this department become an integral part of may be on their spiritual journeys, the religious needs of area the Student Assembly: “I see it continuing a place where people love God, Muslims through MSA- sponsored to grow and mature as a part of the Student life, and others. lectures, social gatherings, Assembly. They have big goals of advocating religious celebrations, and other for the students and I hope they are Meetings: Thursday Nights at activities. successful with their strong leadership.” The 8:00pm in the UC - Chesapeake new Secretary of Diversity Initiatives, Lydia Please contact us at First meeting: Saturday, Bailey, was instrumental in creating and Standing for equality: Scofield [email protected] or check us out September 3rd, 7:00pm @ the UC passing the bill. Because of her intimate is the first president with a position on the groups page on myWM. couches knowledge of the bill’s purpose, Scofield for academic diversity. E-mail: [email protected]; AIM: plans to defer most internal decisions to her. Generation Church WMMSAEVENTS The new president would like to work with to, or hope to find conflict with the Senate.” Generation Church is a campus admissions to attract more diverse students When asked about newly elected Senate ministry of Christian Life Center, a Quaker Student Organization to William and Mary. Chairman, Luther Lowe, Scofield answered, local interdenominational The QSO exists to provide a One of the controversies surrounding the “Luther has a lot of experience in the church. Generation Church’s Quaker style of worship for establishment of the Department of Student Assembly and I hope he’ll be able goals are to reach the campus, students on campus. We have Diversity Initiatives was whether to include to lead the Senate morally and work towards strengthen believers, equip a small meeting for worship political minorities. Many students, namely the same goals I have of uniting the Student passionate disciples of Christ and across the street from campus conservatives, argued that they were victims Assembly as one.” release leaders to touch their on Wednesdays, and we of discrimination in the classroom due to As SA President, Scofield will be able to generation. We do this through provide transportation to the differences of opinion with the professors. meet often with the new president of the outreach, small group generators local Meeting on Sunday Scofield tackled this issue immediately upon College, Gene Nichol. The SA President had and leadership equipping. mornings. We occasionally host his inauguration. “We made the decision for a chance to speak with President Nichol special student events, and we the beginning of this year to tackle this about some of his thoughts and plans. He Meetings: Wednesday at 9:00pm hope to become more active in [Political Diversity] from the perspective of feels that many of the traditions that in Millington 150 for Remix, a campus life as our membership academic policy because we felt big that the returning students cherish, and new students worship service for all college grows. biggest complaints dealt with in class will come to love, will remain in place. students and young adults. experiences. We named an Assistant Scofield feels that he has an adequate forum Contact Matt Goodman at Meetings: Wednesdays at Secretary of Academic Diversity (Part of the with the new president and that the Student [email protected] for more 6:00pm; the small chapel behind Dept. of Academic Policy) whose job would Assembly will be able to communicate with information. the sanctuary in the Methodist be to examine the situation with respect to and cooperate with the new administration church across the road from types of academic diversity.” on many projects, such as recycling. Latter-Day Saints Student Barksdale Many class officers are curious to see how All in all Scofield is looking forward to Association Sundays at 9:45am; the new administration will work with other his tenure as Student Assembly president. An organization that assists transportation provided at the branches of student government, We can expect energetic leadership. Scofield students in balancing their corner of Campus Drive and particularly the Senate. Scofield doubts that claims that he likes to have fun. Scofield academic, social, cultural, and Jamestown Road there will be any conflicts. “Amanda [Norris] encourages students to bring their ideas and religious education; motivates Contact: Eli Courtwright, and I came into office wanting more concerns forward and wants to point out that LDS students to become an [email protected] communication and we want to unite the the Student Assembly is here to represent influence for good on the William Student Assembly first. I don’t want to, plan and advocate for the students of the College. and Mary campus; and reaches Wesley Foundation out to all LDS students to help Wesley is the United Methodist keep them closely affiliated with campus ministry. We have SA begins new year with new goals the church while they are on dinner and a program every campus. Sunday, which might be a Seth Levey promising projects include campus beautification and office hours, where speaker, discussion, or fun Staff Writer Scripture study meetings are held activity. We also have lots of students can speak and discuss important in the Kimball Theatre, 215 in opportunities for worship, small August 24 will see the beginning of classes issues with the president and vice president. Colonial Williamsburg every groups, service, outreach, and as well as the beginning of a new year in the An ongoing major act of the new Wednesdays at 7:00pm. fellowship. We try to provide annals of Student Assembly history. This administration was the creation of the Contact: Adam Hancock, new and varied school year in particular will be a turning Executive cabinet, most of which is in place [email protected] opportunities for spiritual growth point as the Student Assembly begins for the new academic year. so that everybody feels at home. business with a new College president for While the executive branch goes through Lutheran Student Association Sunday dinners are $2 donation, the first time since 1992. How President the almost routine yearly transition from The Lutheran Student Association but free if you’re there for the first Gene R. Nichol will work with the SA is yet president to president, the SA Senate will also is based at St. Stephen Lutheran time. to be seen, but if he follows in the footsteps have some different faces this year. The Church on Jamestown Road, of his predecessor, a bright new future for Senate has both a new Chairman, senior right across the street from the Meeting time and place: 5:00pm the students is in the horizon. senator Luther Lowe, and a new Secretary, Muscarelle Art Museum. At the -7:30pm Sundays As the transition from Timothy J. Sullivan sophomore senator Joe Luppino-Esposito. church is the College Room, 526 Jamestown Rd, across from to Gene R. Nichol has taken place there have The senate will most surely have a full docket available to us 24/7, a Barksdale and next to the also been major changes in the Student this year as both the senators and executive comfortable place for getting Methodist church Assembly. At the end of last semester Ryan branch work with President Nichol to away, engaging in conversation, Contact: Allie Rosner, Scofield and Amanda Norris took office as establish a relationship that will benefit all eating and sleeping. We gather [email protected] Student Assembly President and Vice students. President. Both Scofield and Norris spent During the summer there was a major the last weeks of the semester preparing their breakthrough on an ongoing campus issue: The Virginia Informer apologizes for any religious groups that were not administration for the new academic year. recycling. For the past two years Kay Floyd, included. Every known religious group on campus was contacted more Included in their agenda are the possible now an alumnus, has been heading the inclusion of WM Express and Flex Points project to develop the program and expand than once but not all replied. Thank you to all who contributed. For more at more locations and a look at the growing SA Preview information, consult the Student Directory or the Student Activities Office. issue of diversity on campus. Two other continued on page twelve Page The Virginia Informer 10 August 2005 OpinionOpinion Informer

Letter from the editor Introducing... elcome to The Virginia Informer, the newest monthly newspaper at the College of William and Mary. Although Wthere are other publications at the College, so much important news goes unreported. It is nearly impossible for one paper to cover every single news item on a college campus, but we will fill in the gaps other news outlets have neglected and ignored. Our mission is to inform students of the stories that are important to them and to do so with quality journalism that is often lacking throughout modern media in Williamsburg and beyond. While we are student run and produced, we have no loyalty to the administration: we aim to report the news that students need to know. We vow to not take student funds to produce the paper; if you support us, do so independently. You may not always agree with us, and if you do not, we encourage you to let us know through letters to the editor. But please take the time to read what you see here and open your mind to new ideas. Be sure to challenge yourself and confront the issues as we present them. How great a legacy? Most importantly, we, of The Virginia Informer, vow to give you the best common sense news at the College of William and Mary The last word on Timmy J since 1693. President Sullivan left office this summer is a meager $401.5 million in comparison. Amanda J. Yasenchak credited with transforming William and As a public school we could never hope to Editor-in-Chief Mary into a world class university. Many of have the financial resources to truly compete the statistics are in his favor; on paper with the top schools. President Sullivan William and Mary seems to have improved wanted to make William and Mary a world by leaps and bounds. The College now class university, and perhaps we are well on draws brighter and more accomplished our way, but we still have plenty of public Face the strange changes students, the percent of students in the top school problems. For those of us who chose or those of us coming back requesting single sex assignment). ten percent of their graduating classes rose William and Mary over a private school, to Williamsburg after a long And many past residents of Barrett from 73% to 85% during Sullivan’s tenure. oftentimes a highly selective or even an Ivy summer break elsewhere, it sniffled last Friday on move-in day, We send more students to study abroad and League school, how many times have we had F we have more international students a brief pang of regret as we see classes we seems like the College has changed acknowledging the fall of Barrett, as overnight. A school that usually hoards of sweaty freshmen boys (although fewer nations represented). Our want to take cut and professors we adore dawdles on the one or two moved in. Perhaps the College U.S. News and World Report ranking has leave for other schools and better salaries. st st construction projects it runs at a time anticipated the new male residents’ risen from 41 in 1992 to 31 in 2004, and How many times in a semester, in a month, th is now actually making progress on apprehension at the ultra feminine we now rank 6 among public universities. in a week do we mumble to ourselves, if repairing a fire-destroyed dorm, parlors and clearly recently women’s If you peruse Sullivan’s list of only we (the College) had more money, and building another dorm from the bathrooms, the College has decided accomplishments you will find a long list of if only the College spent what they did have foundation up, building a parking to install a wireless tower on top of additions to the campus that occurred on wisely. garage and renovating the Rec Sports the building, a subtle phallic symbol. Sullivan’s watch, including the University President Sullivan, or as students facility. More projects were President Sullivan is out but new Center, McLothlin-Street Hall, and several affectionately called him, “Timmy J,” was completed over the summer. President Nichol is in. Former of the statues that line our gardens and beloved at the College. As much as we all Furthermore, it seems like William Student Assembly President Ned courtyards. For most students at the College, complain most of us love William and Mary, and Mary is finally trying to crawl Rice is out but new SA President we cannot fathom what it was like before and its easier to blame all of the problems out from under Colonial Ryan Scofield is in. The Mexican the UC, just as it is difficult for us to gauge on an unknown number of faceless Williamsburg’s shadow. Now that we counter at Lodge 1 is out but Sullivan’s improvement: we weren’t here in administrators rather than the man who have a football team that has played Quizno’s is in. 1992 to see how bad it might have been. danced with us at King and Queens Ball and on national television, we can shirk The point is, so much is changing, What we do know is that there is still walked around campus in the early mornings st CW’s building codes and have but so much will stay the same. With plenty to be done. We rank 31 in the US and usually had a minute of his time for a stadium lights. new times comes new questions. News and World Report Rankings, which is word with a concerned student. st Last spring Residence Life Where is the money for all of these an improvement over 41 , but still a long William and Mary has a long way to go st shuffled around gender and class building projects coming from? way from 1 . 6 out of the top 10 schools before we can rightfully call ourselves world housing assignments. Suddenly Where does our tuition money go? are Ivy Leagues, and all of the top 10 schools class, but “Timmy J” has at least earned his Jefferson is both upperclassmen and What will President Nichol do for have endowments in the billions while ours legacy as a nice guy. freshmen, Dinwiddie is home to William and Mary? females, and Nicholson is the new These are all good questions, and all girls’ dorm (unfortunately for expect to find the answers in the those young ladies who sought to Virginia Informer next month. ensure premium housing by Until then… Agree? Disagree? Let us know!

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John R. Kennedy of another group and thus discrimination occurs. American colleges and universities, every effort should be It would be unwise to make such claims without providing made to present all sides of the argument so that students Staff Writer some evidence, of course. Drawing from my own can make informed choices about issues that directly affect iccolo Machiavelli once said, “Men rise from one experiences, in a history class my professor allowed a member them – especially issues like diversity. ambition to another: first, they seek to secure of the William and Mary chapter of NAACP to speak. This To consider a well-known example of bias, The Sons of Nthemselves against attack, and then they attack woman spoke about the need to support diversity and called Liberty (SoL) were also directly discriminated against by the others.” Today, the liberals who so often preached tolerance on us to sign a petition favoring diversity that would be sent administration of William and Mary. Their protest of of their views now use the classroom as engines of political to the new president. The NAACP representative held a affirmative action came in the form of a bake sale where coercion, growing increasingly intolerant of opposing captive audience for over 15 minutes and asked each of us minorities received discounted prices for the same items, viewpoints. To them, diversity and affirmative action are to sign her petition – this would be for the good of the while whites (and those who refused to be judged by their the only answers to minority issues; free speech, so long as school, supposedly. race) received higher prices. This was symbolic of how it is liberal speech, is encouraged. minorities are often given an advantage in the college At William and Mary, diversity and affirmative admissions process solely because of their race. The action could be considered quite volatile issues. administration came down on the innocent protest, Considerable disagreements are present between saying that the SoL would regret what they did. The many student groups and this is no more evident administration claimed that the protest was “hurtful” than in the Student Assembly (SA). In an attempt to to minority students. Yet they ignored the fact that address diversity concerns, in February 2005 the SA all races could pay the same price if they chose. voted to create a Department of Diversity Initiatives. Meanwhile, the administration ignores many other One of the goals of this department is to hear demonstrations that occur on campus throughout the complaints from students who believe they have been year, mainly because they either agree with those victims of discrimination because of their gender, protests or the message those protests espouse is not culture, religion, international background or sexual as incisive as that of the SoL protest. Instead of orientation. allowing students to debate the issue as a community, At first glance the goal of this department is the administration felt compelled to intrude and teach perfectly decent. Upon further examination, though, a “lesson” of sorts. “Certain students may feel this there certainly are problems. Sadly, the department way, but the president of the college feels this way.” fails to address the concerns of one group on campus Furthermore, the former president, Tim Sullivan, that is being discriminated against quite frequently, a patted himself on the back for even allowing the group that is victimized in and out of the classroom protest to occur in the first place, a disgraceful attitude by the faculty and administration. There were those students who disagreed with her claims to have regarding the free speech of students. olitical minorities, consisting largely of and we did not sign the petition. Many students believe iscrimination is occurring at William and Mary conservatives and libertarians, are frequently diversity and affirmative action are discriminatory. But to and it needs to be addressed. Machiavelli would Pdiscriminated against and they still have no place consider the main point, how is the professor discriminating Dhave perfectly understood what the liberals have to voice their concerns. With the establishment of this new against conservatives by allowing the NAACP member to done: in securing themselves from attack in the past, liberals department, the most frequently discriminated-against group speak? guaranteed themselves the ability to attack others in the on campus is being shut out of discussion once again. The professor allowed the guest speaker to present her future. Unfortunately, they bastardized tolerance into an In classrooms, professors often allow their personal beliefs views in a didactic fashion. Rather than present the issue as exceedingly intolerant institution and went on the attack just to mix with their curriculum. Many examples of professor a debatable one, students were left with the implication that as Machiavelli would have predicted. Machiavelli lived in a bias favoring liberalism have been noted by conservative diversity is an inherently “good” thing; something as good very different time, but his statement outlines the path that groups on campus. In classes like these, conservatives are as, for example, consuming plenty of vitamins and minerals liberal professors and administrations have taken across the shut out. They are not encouraged to speak their views every day. In addition, there was no time left in the class for country. If such movements toward conformity are not because their professors teach that secular humanism is the any conservatives to speak against the signing of the petition. undermined by opposing viewpoints, the intellectual only true belief system – other systems of thought are out Discrimination occurs in classroom situations like these when freedom of American universities could become that of of line or oppressive. As a result, a very important segment a particular group (such as conservatives in my case) is Fidel Castro’s Cuba. of the community is silenced in order to support the views unfairly denied an opportunity to speak their beliefs. In Got an opinion? Share it! Join us now or work for us later. We also accept full-length opinion Your choice. pieces for this page. The Virginia Informer reserves the right not to print all submitted pieces. Selections chosen at the discretion of the editor. n Writing n Layout n Fundraising n Editing Good luck, Virginia Informer, The Virginia Informer on your first issue. Come to an interest meeting Monday August 29 at 9 pm The Gooch Hall Social Lounge Email [email protected] and check Luppino-Esposito out www.VAInformer.com Family of New Jersey for more details. Page The Virginia Informer 12 August 2005 Informer

T(Above) The culprit: Exhaust fan in the attic of Preston Hall which caused the Up In May 3, 2005 fire. (Right) The fire’s aftermath: Many rooms on the third Smoke floor were destroyed. Note the students’ belongings among the Inside the wreckage. fire at Preston Fire Safety Tips Hall DO NOT: ♦♦♦ Place combustible materials, such as clothing or paper, on lamps or light bulbs. ♦♦♦ Store any flammable SA Preview: “Recycling” some ideas continued from page nine liquids in Building. ♦♦♦ it throughout the campus. Several members of the school in September. Use extension cords as administration including Dave Shepard, Deb Boykin, and This year should also see a new chapter in the relationship permanent wiring. Anna Martin also worked with the SA to develop a plan between the College and the City. The Public Affairs deemed fair to both the students and administration. Floyd Department and its new chief, Jhett Nelson, have several ♦♦♦ Use candles. says that the recycling program should be up and running important issues to deal with this year. Of main importance ♦♦♦ are student voting issues, businesses that are tailored towards Block or store ANYTHING in students, and greater dialogue between city officials and hallway and stairways. students of the college. Several meetings have already been ♦♦ held between members of the SA and Williamsburg City ♦♦♦ Place combustible officials. materials, such as clothing or With the many new developments in the Student Assembly, many freshman and maybe some upperclassmen paper, on lamps or light bulbs. may be wondering how they can become involved with their ♦♦♦ Overload electrical circuits student government. One great way to get involved is through elected office. This year’s freshman elections are ♦♦♦ Disturb ceiling tiles or being held on September 15. If running for office isn’t your thing then the class councils, especially First Year penetrate ceilings. Council, are highly recommended. First Year Council is an Tips and pictures courtesy of the WIlliam and Mary independent agency that helps the newly elected freshman Fire Safety Department class officers run the many events and fundraisers throughout freshman year. For more information on this and any other student government topic please go to: http:/ Reduce, reuse: Recylcing on campus will not only /sa.wm.edu. improvement environment but it will also save school money. Rec Center getting into shape for 2006 Benjamin Farthing rooms for various classes. A multi-activity court Staff Writer will be available, made ready for indoor soccer, volleyball, and basketball. The three existing During the Fall 2005 and Spring 2006 semesters, basketball courts will continue to serve the student the William and Mary Sports and Recreational population. A 3,000 sq. foot weight room will Facility will be under major renovations. The main replace the existing one. There will be three racquetball courts and one squash court, completely entrance will be on the Compton Road side of the Grounds have a building, said Linda Knight, director of the facility. renovated and with back walls made entirely of workout: The Rec Although the entire renovated facility will not glass. Center will be under be open until Fall 2006, much of the current Three new additions will revolutionize the facility. renovation until next building will still be accessible. The pool and two The first is a juice bar to serve the students who fall, but will still be basketball courts will remain open, along with use the facility. The second is a massage therapy operational with cardiovascular equipment on the third basketball and fitness training room. This will give students limited services. court, and the weight room downstairs. The the opportunity to measure their fitness level before racquetball courts will be closed until next fall. and after training. The third exciting new addition Activities will also take place in other areas of will be a 23-foot rock-climbing wall, spread over campus, including the Fitwell Studio in William and two walls and able to hold ten climbers at a time. Mary Hall. After the renovations of the 2005-2006 school When the new facility is complete, using the year, the Sports and Recreational Facility will Sports and Recreational Facility will be an entirely become an entirely new place to get fit. new experience. There will be two multipurpose