MOCK TRIAL PAGE A2 COMMEMORATING A HERO PAGE B6 GW's team now ranked No. 1 in the nation GW falls to Towson in Jackie Robinson game

THURSDAY The GW April 17, 2008 ALWAYS ONLINE: WWW.GWHATCHET.COM Vol. 104 • Iss. 56 Hatchet @ AN INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWSPAPER - SERVING THE GW COMMUNITY SINCE 1904 Washington welcomes the pope Intelligent Th ousands visit students D.C. for a glimpse of decrease the Catholic leader by Amanda Dick Senior Staff Writer by Sarah Biggart Hatchet Staff Writer While record–high numbers of aca- demically prestigious freshmen are en- The trek for Justyna Japola started rolling at Ivy League colleges, fewer at the White House at 8 a.m. Armed smart students are choosing to attend with a guitar and GW, according to a report presented at For video cover- fl anked by members last Friday’s Faculty Senate meeting. age of the pope of a neo-Catholic The report, “The Decline in Elite see media. group, the Polish Freshmen Admissions,” highlights gwhatchet.com Georgetown gradu- aspects of this rift including fewer ate student made freshman recipients of National Merit her way to Foggy Bottom to witness Scholarships, a 6 percent drop in early the fi rst pontifi cal visit in almost three decision I applicants and a 15 percent decades. drop in early decision II applicants for “It doesn’t matter if we see him.," fall 2008 admission. Japola said. "It just matters that we’re “Faculty members who have read here and he knows that we love him the report are both surprised and con- and we feel his love as well." cerned,” said Donald Parsons, a profes- Willie and Linsey Henricken are sor of economics and chair of the Faculty originally from Ireland and Zimba- Senate’s educational policy committee. bwe, respectively, but came from their “The few administrators who have giv- house in Maryland to see Pope Bene- en an opinion seem skeptical that the dict XVI pass by in his Mercedes-Benz phenomenon exists at all.” popemobile. The University commissioned the “We’re just here to show our love Nick Gingold/photo editor report in response to a $1 million cut Pope Benedict XVI (above) in his popemobile while traveling around Washington Circle. This is the fi rst papal visit in funding for merit scholarships in See POPE, p. A5 to the U.S. in more than 30 years. Tomorrow the pope will say Mass for 45,000 people at Nationals Park. its 2007-2008 operating budget. High tuition and cuts to available merit aid caused concern for some administra- tors. They worried GW might seem less attractive to academically presti- gious students. Many of these students SA president tackles study abroad woes took advantage of GW’s generous merit scholarship awards in previous years. Parsons said he has been circulating Offi ce of Study Abroad to hire additional staff the report to professors and adminis- trators as a means to stimulate debate about GW’s current policies. by Caroline Coppel “I wanted to identify the often cheaper program fees “Only the administration can address Hatchet Staff Writer communication breakdown while abroad, Capp said. issues of resources,” Parsons said. “GW between students and the office,” “I think it would be good to has a long tradition of ‘top down’ gov- In the waning weeks of said Capp, a junior. “We needed adjust the costs, especially when ernance. Although that may be chang- her administration, Student to figure out why the staff was many programs are so much ing under (University President Steven) Association President Nicole not responding to students in a cheaper compared to GW,” she Knapp, under the last president, faculty Capp met with the director of timely manner.” said. ‘surprise and concern’ over an issue of the Office of Study Abroad to The office’s small staff was Prior to the meeting, Capp educational quality was not something address a growing number of an immediate concern. met with several students who that would affect policy.” concerns students have with the “There’s not enough people voiced their concerns with the Margaret Soltan, an English profes- office. to serve in all the ways that stu- Office of Study Abroad. sor who blogs on higher education, said Capp, Rob Hallworth, the dents want,” she said. “Studying abroad is amaz- the University is failing to attract, or director of the Office of Study Hallworth said the office ing, but getting there was a lot failing to keep, the best students who Abroad, and Donna Scarboro, is hiring a new adviser and of trouble,” said Melissa Meyer, apply to GW. the assistant vice president for is considering purchasing one of the students with whom “If GW has (the money), it should special and international pro- software that allows students Capp met. “It should not have to certainly spend like a drunken sailor grams, discussed strategies that to keep track of their own be that way.” on scholarships for our best students,” could improve the office’s abil- paperwork and applications – Last month Meyer sent Soltan said. “But I get the feeling GW ity to interact with student par- addressing a major concern an e-mail to the Focus on Fall doesn't really have these resources any- ticipants and handle their prob- of misplaced or unprocessed Abroad listserv asking students more – at least not in the way it once lems. paperwork. who had problems with the did.” Another issue discussed Office of Study Abroad to voice GW was not among the 98 col- Kathleen Kuever/Hatchet photographer at last week’s meeting is the their concerns to Capp. leges and universities with at least Sophomore Kyla Wong (left) requirement that students pay In response, Melanie 20 National Merit Scholars among the speaks wih study abroad advis- regular GW tuition rather than er Shelley Gentry Jesse (right). their study abroad programs’ See ABROAD, p. A5 See SMART, p. B3

GW preps Honoring Virginia Tech's fallen for student “Tonight we are loan scare all Hokies.” by Mike Phillips Hatchet Staff Writer NICOLE CAPP SA PRESIDENT The subprime mortgage crisis, which tore through the financial markets over the last year, has reached student loans. Officials at GW are wary, but confident that students here will be able to find loans to cover the University’s sky- high tuition. While no schools or students have reported problems accessing aid yet, potential shortfalls have sent Congress and financial aid offices photos by Ryder Haske/assistant photo editor scrambling to ensure students will be able to (left) GW students hold a vigil in Kogan Plaza Wednesday night. find financing. (right) Virginia Tech shooting survivor Elilta Habtu becomes “I’m not pushing the panic button. I think emotional on the steps of the Supreme Court during a demon- we’re OK, from what I’ve heard,” said Dan stration in favor of more strict gun laws. Small, director of student financial assistance at GW. Student loans issued by brokers have tra- always there,” Forbes said. “It will never go Capp and her successor Vishal Aswani read the ditionally been resold to investors on bond by Amy Rhodin away. (The shootings) changed how I think 32 victims' names. markets, since brokers rarely have the funds to Hatchet Staff Writer about everything.” It has been one year since a gunman tore cover the loan themselves. But the collapse of On Monday, she found herself in the same through the Virginia campus and a year since the market for home mortgages last year made It has been a long year for Jessica Forbes. courtyard in the GW community commemorated the kill- such debt a pariah for investors, and student The senior transferred to GW from Virginia For video coverage of the vigil which she stood ings with a similar vigil. loans are the latest victim. Tech in 2006. Only one week before a gunman see media.gwhathcet.com one year ago. And on Wednesday night, Capp stood as Most student loans are guaranteed by the tore through the rural Virginia campus, Forbes And again, can- she did last year: somber in tone, toting a can- federal government through the Stafford and visited her friends in Blacksburg, Va. Shortly dles illuminated the center of Kogan Plaza. dle to show solidarity with the Hokie commu- PLUS loan programs, which are limited. Last after she returned, she learned her friend had This time, to commemorate the one-year nity. year, students received about $60 billion in been killed. anniversary of the worst shooting in American “I’m used to not thinking about it, but it's history, Student Association President Nicole See TECH, p. B4 See LOANS, p. B4 The GW Hatchet | Thursday, April 17, 2008

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CAMPUS CALENDAR Mock trial team SNAPSHOT Evening investigation Thursday nabs fi rst place Battle of the Bands 2008 A benefi t concert to support by Sarah Scire basketball player that you played St. Jude Children’s Hospital Senior Staff Writer ‘college ball,’” Bentele said. “It’s featuring a raffl e, food and very well respected within the pro- bands including The White GW Mock Trial will begin its fession.” Hat, The Fighting Janes, next competitive season ranked Unlike moot courts in law Famous Corners, Kill Lincoln No. 1 in the nation after fi nishing in schools – which simulate an appel- and more. second place in a national tourna- late court – mock trial is a staged Tickets $3 in advance or $5 at ment last week. trial. They include witnesses, judg- the door The rankings, which are deter- es, cross-examination and opening 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. mined by a team’s performance in and closing statements. Marvin Center Continental the last three National Champion- “We become well-versed in the Ballroom ship Tournaments, place GW ahead rules of evidence and aspects of Sponsored by Epsilon Sigma of Harvard University and the Uni- case theory,” Blackwell said. Alphp a versity of Virginia, who will begin Alex Shoucair, who was hon- the next academic year in second ored for his witness performance Friday and third place, respectively. as an HIV specialist, said that beat- “It’s been a steady progression ing teams such as Georgetown and receSs Comedy Show of success,” said junior Andrew New York University was particu- Come out for a night of Blackwell, president of GW Mock larly satisfying. improv, video and sketch Trial. “And since we’re not gradu- “Unlike GW, a lot of teams are comedy from GW’s only ating any seniors from the team, given signifi cant funds, class credit comedy group. we’re looking forward to continu- for participation and a professional Tickets $3 ing the trend.” coach,” Shocair said. “It’s nice to 11:45 p.m. to 1 a.m. Members of the runner-up win against the odds.” Marvin Center Continental team included Blackwell, junior Former University president Nick Gingold/photo editor Ballroom Laura Bentele, sophomores Lind- Stephen Joel Trachtenberg donated Journalists Seymore Hersh and Dana Priest discuss the state of investigative journalism Sponsored by receSs say Bowles, Jacob Chervinsky, a couple thousand dollars from his with Marvin Kalb during the Kalb Report, which taped its fi nal conversation for the season Kevin Homiak, and Daniel Thev- personal funds for GW Mock Trial Monday night. Saturday eny and freshman James Bonneau. last year because he “knew they A second GW team also placed in were winners.” Focus on Fall Abroad the top 15. “I’m very pleased that they’ve International Fair “We’ve been very lucky,” lived up to the potential I anticipat- The cultural ambassadors Homiak said. “Year after year ed,” Trachtenberg said. “I like bet- Univ. closes Th urston for second summer from the Focus on Fall Abroad we’ve had a lot of talent on the ting on people, and if I can play a community will set up tables team because we’ve been able to role in nurturing talent, I’m happy Students attending Colonial The University did not complete “There are a number of rea- with information, pictures and pick from a pool of very qualifi ed to do it.” Inauguration will once again the window replacement and sons why students cannot live in artifacts from different people.” This year, Robert Chernak, miss out on the Thurston Hall construction crews will finish a building when it is under con- countries around the world, Bentele, who received individ- senior vice president for student experience as the residence hall the project this summer. struction, and mostly it has to do with free burgers and interna- ual honors for her expert witness and academic support services, undergoes its second consecu- This year the University with the how invasive some of tional snacks. performance, compared mock trial provided GW Mock Trial with tive summer of renovations. will assign CI students to one the work is.” Weinshel said. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. to a Division I sport because of the $10,000 in addition to the money Last summer, GW embarked of three dorms including Madi- Weinshel said the work be- Kogan Plaza stiff competition and long hours allotted by the Student Associa- on a $13 million project to replace son, Crawford and Lafayette, ing done should not have an Sponsored by Focus on Fall practicing. Team members said the tion. The donation came from a many of the freshman residence said Seth Weinshel, assignments impact on students moving in Abroad and the Offi ce of time commitment could reach up fund that was created to cover re- hall’s windows and to install director for GW Housing Pro- next fall. Study Abroad to 40 hours per week. quests from student organizations new elevators and sprinklers. grams. –Justine Karp “To outsiders, the number of when the allotment they received Noche de Cultura: Movimientos hours we spend seems absurd, but from the SA was inadequate to A night of Latin American mu- it’s something we’re passionate cover important programs, events sic, culture, costumes, dance about,” she said. or competitions. Corrections and Hatchet indicated that GW alum- one of the inductees. and authentic cuisine. Blackwell and Bentele, two “The mock trial team had put nus Justin Neidigg did not know $5 for non-OLAS members law school hopefuls, said the long forward a very persuasive propos- clarifi cations anyygthinggy about the societ y's initia- In the Crime Loggp (April 10, p . A2), 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. hours preparing were worth it be- al for funding this year,” Chernak tion dinner. He said he did know The Hatchet reportedp that EMeRG Marvin Center Continental cause they felt the success would said. “Success such as this cannot In "Order of the Hippopp inducts somethingg about the dinner, but gavegy sobriety tests to several stu- Ballroom help them in their future careers. be understated in bringing en- 12th class of new members" (Aprilp did not know if Student Associa- dents. The Universityy Police De- Sponsored by the Multicultural “Saying you did ‘college mock’ hanced prestige and reputation to 14, p. A5), a quote printed by The tion President Nicole Capp was partment performed the tests. Student Services Center is the legal equivalent of telling a our University.” „ News The GW Hatchet Thursday, April 17, 2008 | A3

to the scene and were able to No further action room, and about 1.4 grams Liquor law violation plying for a restraining order against CRIMELOG remove a small piece of metal Drug law violation of marijuana was confiscated him through the District and in her from the keyhole that had pre- along with a pipe. 4/11/08 – Hensley Hall (MVC) – 9:53 home jurisdiction. Assault vented usage of the keys. 4/11/08 – Jefferson Memorial – Referred to SJS a.m. – case closed Referred to Metropolitan Police No suspects or witnesses 2:53 a.m. – case closed UPD was called to respond to a Department 4/13/08 – Lafayette Hall – 1:50 U.S. Park Police offi cers noti- Lewd acts report of a damaged window in a a.m. – case closed Disorderly conduct fi ed UPD that they had stopped room. When offi cers arrived, three Theft II A female complainant report- four GW students in their vehi- 4/11/08 – University parking ga- bottles of alcohol were in plain view ed to the University Police 4/12/08 – City Hall – time un- cle near the Jefferson Memo- rage – 7:45 p.m. – case closed and the occupants of the room 4/13/08 – Madison Hall – 1:17 a.m. – Department that her boyfriend known – case closed rial for making an illegal U-turn. UPD officers on patrol ob- were underage. The alcohol was case closed slapped her and shoved her A male GW student reported The offi cer had smelled a sus- served a man and a woman disposed of at the scene. A UPD offi cer observed two stu- against a wall after having a to UPD that when he entered picious odor coming from the engaging in sexual acts in a Referred to SJS dents entering Madison carrying heated argument. When offi- his room he found that his bed car, and the students admit- vehicle parked in an upper two street signs. The subjects said cers interviewed the subject in was missing all sheets and ted to possessing marijuana. level of the garage. Officers Stalking they saw the signs lying on the his residence hall, he claimed many of his clothes were miss- A small amount of marijuana stopped the two subjects and ground, so they decided to take there was only a verbal argu- ing. He said when he looked was confi scated along with verified their identities. They 4/8/08 – Public property on campus – them back to their room. The of- ment. The community director down from his balcony he paraphernalia. UPD offi cers re- were not affiliated with the 7:00 p.m. – case closed fi cer made the students return the of the building was notified, saw that someone had thrown sponded to the scene to escort University. Subjects barred A GW employee said that an ex– signs to their original location. and the two individuals were his clothes and sheets in the the students back to their resi- from campus boyfriend keeps showing up on Referred to SJS told not to communicate in the courtyard and pool area. dence halls. campus when she is at work and future. Referred to SJS Referred to SJS will not leave her alone. She is ap- –compiled by Amy D’Onofrio Referred to Student Judicial Services 4/13/08 – University parking ga- 4/13/08 – Madison Hall – 7:32 rage – 2:36 a.m. – case closed p.m. – case closed Attempted burglary UPD officers on patrol ob- UPD received a report of a served an intoxicated male suspicious odor coming from 4/12/08 – Fulbright Hall – 6:10 individual leaning against a a room. When officers ar- p.m. – case closed parking meter and vomiting. rived, they made contact Two complainants reported The subject was of legal age with the subject in the room to UPD that their keys would and unaffiliated with the Uni- and smelled marijuana. The not open their residence hall versity. He was transported to community director on duty door, and that they suspected GW Hospital for further medi- was contacted to perform an someone had tampered with cal attention. administrative search of the their lock. Officers responded The GW Hatchet | Thursday, April 17, 2008, page A4 QUOTABLE “No one ever tells you the full story. They may only point you in a certain direction. However, if you are patient and when you really listen, you can learn something.” oLizzie Wozobspiniki – Opinions Editor ([email protected])ons Niketa Brar – Contributing Editor ([email protected]) – Dana Priest, an investigative reporter at The Washington Post, on her occupation. editorial Selling researc“h to students Copying, stapling, sorting – going beyond the average internship Plausible changes A few weeks ago, students received multiple admittedly, very important. They give us a glimpse get a first glimpse at what we will be required to do e-mails regarding an undergraduate research sympo- at the reality of our chosen field, as well as provid- at the graduate level, but it allows us share ideas with for study abroad sium that few knew existed. For most GW students, ing us with guides in this field. One thing that these like-minded individuals. undergraduate research means required papers and internships don’t provide us with, though, is an actual GW does of course have the Center for With a few weeks left in her term possibly a senior thesis. Yet alongside GW’s attempts opportunity to think. With little exception, we never Undergraduate Fellowships and Research and an as Student Association president, to increase its academic reputation, it is crucial that rise above the menial tasks of stapling and filing. undergraduate research journal, Inquiry. But with Nicole Capp has recently tackled an undergraduate research be emphasized on this cam- While we might make some great contacts, and see over 10,000 undergraduates, we can do more. Students issue that will inevitably roll over pus – especially by the students themselves. life on the “inside” of our profession, what kind of job should demand more and be willing to work for a into the next academic year – study Regardless of our decent academic status and the candidates are we? Besides the free labor, we cannot strong undergraduate research community. abroad reform. Capp should be com- number of exciting projects propelled by students actually provide anything to a prospective employer. But it’s not entirely the fault of the students. This mended for her efforts, but first the on this campus, GW still lacks the undergraduate This would be different, though, if we exchanged change in GW culture must come from all levels of the administration must acknowledge research considered crucial at many other universi- the internship with the occasional research oppor- University. While touting internships is not wrong, that the current study abroad system ties. We may have the International Affairs Society’s tunity. Instead, by taking part in the intellectual doing so at the expense of any other intellectual warrants reconsideration. SA Presi- journal and a political science quarterly, pursuit of a discipline, we can actually pursuits only hurts students and ultimately, GW. By dent-elect Vishal Aswani’s incoming but these are both student-run commen- generate an original thought on a subject, providing the reasoning that internship experiences administration holds the responsibil- tary journals. JOSH and offer a reasonable hypothesis about are the only methods by which to get jobs, the admin- ity for continuing dialogue with ad- The reason for this is simple. We sim- something. By becoming involved in a istration is diminishing the emphasis that any student ministrators this summer. ply do not find research that important. AKMAN think tank, for instance, we can actually will place on research. To put it frankly, the University During the upcoming summer From the administration of the effect some positive change outside our administration has done a masterful job of making months, the SA has a distinct oppor- University down to the students, purely stapling abilities. the internship “sexy.” Now, it is their responsibility to tunity to engage the administration intellectual research opportunities are not a very high On some college campuses, the competition to “sex up” the idea of research. during a relative lull in campus af- priority. Instead, we all search for that internship, for become involved in a scholarly journal is cutthroat. We need to stop considering outside research fairs. Although study abroad reform that one contact that will be our ticket into our chosen These journals, whether in law, medicine or any other opportunities as unwanted homework, and we may not have been in Aswani’s initial field. But until we begin to give the research opportu- field, offer undergraduates an opportunity to conduct need to instead realize that they offer an excellent campaign platform, it is imperative nity at least a fair shot against the internship, we are real research and have their names published in the way to make a great impact on our chosen field. that he recognize the significance of selling ourselves short as students. academic community. Here at GW, however, we Administrators, as well as the students, need to this student issue and adopt it into Starting from Colonial Inauguration, we are cannot generate enough interest to even create these expand GW’s horizons and finally bring the emphasis his work. repeatedly indoctrinated with the religion of intern- journals. We have a top-20 law school and a reputable back to education. After all, we have already mastered We have repeatedly seen com- ships. We are told that 99.9 percent of all students have medical school, yet we are unable to create any under- stapling – we’ll tackle the copy machine next week. plaints about the level of customer had at least one internship, and we all imagine those graduate interest in either of these topics. This shows service and efficiency within the study few unfortunate internship-less students working how much we are missing out. Not only is taking part –The writer is a sophomore majoring in criminal abroad office. In order to improve the at a McDonald’s somewhere. These internships are, in a jpjournal an “internship for graduate school,” as we justice. study abroad process, from selecting a program to transferring credits back to GW, the office must consider tan- gible and realistic changes. The foundation of these changes Reimagining general requirements should begin with greater communi- cation. Understaffed, the busy office GCRs outdated and ready for an overhaul has a difficult time addressing stu- dents’ concerns in a timely fashion. I received an e-mail the other day Familiarity is far from the same as same – students and professors are proverbial nail on the head when it The handful of advisers available to from the Columbian College of Arts relevant knowledge. not better-served by the environment comes to broadening student knowl- assist students is inadequate in pro- and Sciences asking me to take a sur- It’s worth remembering that most in compulsory courses. edge relevantly. Proposed dean’s sem- portion with the increased level of in- vey I couldn’t wait to fill out. If there’s GW students come from high schools Revamping the GCRs need not inars for this fall include “the science terest in overseas programs. one topic besides academic advising that have already stressed the impor- be a radical change. It could be as of terrorism” and “global media and Study abroad advisers serve a guaranteed to outrage a CCAS student, tance of a well-rounded education simple as standardizing the number democracy.” These types of courses dual purpose, but their advising du- it’s General Curriculum as the first basic step in the of courses outside their major area are often lauded for providing fresh- ties have been overcome by clerical Requirements. I’m no college admissions game. that each student is required to take, men access to top-notch faculty as responsibilities. To avoid completely exception. After three For many, college is a place like at Boston University and other well as providing interesting ways to overhauling the current system, there years at GW, I had plen- where they want to take con- similar schools. Majors would be clas- fulfill GCRs, but they are also the crux are several ways to alleviate the small ty of thoughts regard- trol of their own educations sified into categories such as social of what a re-imagined general require- staff’s immense workload. ing GCRs to share, and and specialize in an area that sciences, natural sciences, humanities ment should be. The initial search for an appro- I’m glad that CCAS has will ideally become the core and mathematics. Under this model, The re-imagined GCRs should priate program is a crucial time in decided to take a look at of their future, or at least students with a major in the natural revolve around a curriculum with the advising process. Unfortunately, the outdated and restric- represent their true interests. sciences would be required to take courses students want to take. They the understaffed office cannot pro- tive obligatory courses. The current GCRs restrict a fixed amount of courses from the should revolve around courses that vide the comprehensive one-on-one In re-evaluating students' abilities to exceed social sciences, humanities and math- provide a solid foundation in estab- advising students need at this step the decades-old GCRs, the bare-minimum require- ematics, for instance. lished liberal arts principles, but that in the process. The counselor role can CCAS should go back CLAIRE ments in their major and to The discourse should not end also challenge students to become effectively be supplemented with in- and evaluate the rea- pick up second majors and there. While the administration and knowledgeable about issues that affect creased peer advising by better utiliz- son the requirements AUTRUONG minors. faculty are taking a much-needed look the world we live in. I very much ing study abroad alumni. This could were created in the first They also vitally detract at the GCRs, its time to examine what doubt non-science majors can muster be easily accomplished with an online place. The college’s Web from the quality of the class- a GCR is supposed to accomplish in up the same enthusiasm for learning list containing contact information site states that they were created “to room community. As history professor the first place. There is a disconnect about biology as for bio-terrorism. for alums interested in assisting other ensure that all students (are) familiar and department chair Tyler Anbinder between the mission of GCRs and the I also very much doubt I would students. with the breadth and diversity of the told The Hatchet in October, “There mission of the CCAS itself – one to have mustered the same enthusiasm One of the central complaints re- arts and sciences."” are students who don't like history. I provide ‘familiarity’ with the school’s for slamming the current GCR system garding study abroad focuses on the Is that enough for GW’s larg- don’t want them in my class, as much many departments, and the other to in that CCAS survey if I felt studying mass of paperwork involved. Stu- est school? A school whose mission, as I think all people should take his- produce a better, more-informed glob- the glycosydic bonds in the tertiary dents are unsure when application according to their Web site, to “(pro- tory.” Ten minutes in a vast lecture al citizen. GCRs should be an integral structure of proteins was time well- items are received or if they are re- vide) the flexible skills and knowledge hall filled with fidgeting, apathetic part of creating a more knowledgeable spent. ceived at all. This is particularly trou- that will enable students to succeed as students in an introductory biology CCAS graduate. blesome when the process involves citizens of our increasingly complex course for non-majors is all it takes For years now, the dean's seminars –The writer, a junior majoring in his- transferring credit from international and increasingly globalized world?” for a casual observer to conclude the for freshmen have been hitting the tory, is The Hatchet’s copy editor. institutions. Clerical duties can be lightened by providing an online method for students to check the status of their Abusing the label-maker paperwork. It is baffling that such a system is not already in place, as oth- er GW offices with higher volumes When either/or doesn't cut it have effectively streamlined their on- line processes. My unabashed idealism and lib- when I should be squarely concerned 99 percent positive. No matter what describes a small part of the man. But even with such measures, the eral enthusiasm will soon be leaving with what currently is. Idealism is my background the current generation Obama should have been more care- office needs more professional staff. me, so I’m told. You see, I’m a senior, passing infatuation. comes from, we basically refuse to sit ful than to label the people he was If the University continues to charge and in May I’ll leave my sheltered It’s extremely strange that well- back and watch the world grow 'cor- talking about as uneducated religion- home tuition for less-expensive world at an elite university; soon I will educated liberals are elitists, blue-col- rupter,' bloodier and – perhaps most clingers. Because beyond being poor abroad programs, a greater portion of become an in touch work- lar liberals are middle-class dangerously of all – warmer. That is, politics, it is a poor characterization of ing man who will have to working families, well- of course, if we haven’t already been a group of people much more diverse these additional funds should supple- AUMYA ment the study abroad office. pay taxes. As I start a fam- S educated conservatives are consumed by the 'family' label. than politics will allow for. With a heftier budget and suc- ily, I will realize that big NARECHANIA business-minded, and less- For our generation, labels won’t We may very well be more liberal cessful adoption of such proposals, governments are evil and educated conservatives make any sense (not that they really than the baby boomers before us. Yet the office should have no excuse for wish only to drown away COLUMNIST are one of many things did before). Political gaming, I under- if we want to go out and accomplish poor service to its student custom- my individual endeavors (hicks or compassionate stand, will always exist, but at what real change, we might have to just ers. This project is much too large for in favor of those who are Christians among them). point does the electorate stop listen- shed the term liberal altogether. We Capp to bring change in the last few undeserving. The problem with the labels ing to the soundbytes and start look- all have different priorities but we weeks of her term. Instead, Aswani Of course, my leftist ideology will being tossed at all of us, besides the ing at deeper actions and thoughtful share a common desire, and if we’re must take this opportunity to give soon become my elitist perspective fact that I doubt they’ll stick, is that rhetoric? too busy focusing on our differences this issue a prime spot on his admin- if I choose to stay true and blue. I they compartmentalize and general- Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) may (blue or white-collar, lower or upper istration’s agenda. will look down on everyone else and ize specific people. very well be an elitist in any narrow tax bracket, Star Wars or Star Trek) tell them what is best for them, how I’ll throw out my own general- reading of the term. Yet he has donors we won’t be able to meld together they feel and why they deserve my ization. Thanks to George W. Bush, in extreme numbers, now around 1.5 to properly cooperate to become the sympathy. Furthermore, I will be out I’m comfortable saying Generation Y million. These people all stand for greatest generation – an inclusive, of touch with reality! That truly is a could be one of the most liberal gen- disciplined principles that are not and deserved label. shame, considering I do enjoy living erations in decades. It’s that type of should not be trivialized. in reality so much, what with rising oil comfortable when you’re down two, So while the media may call –The writer, a senior majoring prices, temperatures and death tolls. I but have Michael Jordan for the last Obama elite for his remarks a few in international affairs, is a Hatchet shouldn’t dare imagine what could be, minute of the game – it is really just days ago, they should recognize that columnist. Discuss these issues and letter to the editor more by commenting on Intellectual protest not new generation, where people showed up just to protest. delusional to demand withdrawal from Vietnam. As I’m very happy to see that the members of STAND We are well-educated on the subject and we have a for the uniquely “well-educated” status of this GW our blogs at are coming to see the value of protest and civil disobe- clear idea of what needs to be done.” Such remarks freshman, it seems appropriate to note to her that dience in the struggle to challenge injustices (April drip of condescension and arrogance that is wholly Martin Luther King Jr. was actually Dr. Martin Luther blogs.gwhatchet.com 14, pg. A1). It is an important lesson in politics. As unjustified. She assumes protestors in the past who King Jr. He held a PhD. Frederick Douglas said, “Power concedes nothing used many of the same tactics employed by her group People did not, and I’m happy to see, do not show without a demand. It never did and it never will.” were uninformed and aimless. Perhaps she should up “just to protest.” I cannot understand why Figgins Sometimes that demand must be made quite force- tell that to the family of Rosa Parks or the countless feels as though she is serving her cause in any way to fully and civil disobedience is one forceful option for other people across the country who engaged in civil belittle the efforts of those who pioneered the tactics making it. disobedience during the civil rights movement or the she today finds use for. I am nonetheless troubled by the remarks of Steph struggle against apartheid in South Africa. Perhaps Timothy E. Kaldas Figgins in which she said, “This is not our parents' she believes that the generation of her parents was Alumnus

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Relay for Life and Buzzing for Change - Two on-campus events raised funds for research for the American Cancer Society and for Special Love, a camp for children and young adults.

The Pope Arrives in Foggy Bottom - Footage of the Pope riding through DC and supporters welcoming him and anticipating his arrival.

Virginia Tech - Footage of the vigil held at Kogan Plaza, com- morating the fi rst anniversary of last year's shooting.

Nick Gingold/photo editor Pope Benedict XVI and his security entourage passed through Washington Circle near GW's Fog- gy Bottom campus Wednesday afternoon.

to catch a glimpse of the head of dict’s arrival. POPE worldwide Catholicism. Venders “We’re Protestant,” said selling Pope Benedict T-shirts, Carolyn Hurley, who took her from p. A1 buttons and fl ags wandered the granddaughter Courtney to see crowds shouting, “Buy a fl ag. It’s the pope. “We’re from Alabama for him and have an encounter history on a stick!” and we are here for 10 days. We with him,” Willie Hendricken Groups of children and mu- didn’t know he was coming, so said. “I’ve met people out here sicians stood in circles as they this is a big surprise.” from Texas, Florida, all over the danced, sang and played vari- Pope Benedict’s popemobile U.S. It’s kind of a pilgrimage to ous drums and guitars along the passed right next to GW’s cam- come here and see him.” sidewalk. pus, several blocks from Marvin And two minutes after noon Much of Pennsylvania Ave- Center and Lafayette Hall. at 21st Street and Pennsylvania nue and Washington Circle were “I’m Jewish,” GW freshman Avenue, a glass-enclosed Pope closed off as early as 10 a.m. Jason Lifton said. “But I’m out Benedict XVI pleased hordes of Wednesday morning. Pedestri- here to see a world leader who his faithful, and those just along ans were able to cross Pennsyl- represents about a billion peo- for the ride, with waves and vania Avenue until around 11 ple. Watching the pope drive by smiles as he made his way from a.m. when Metropolitan Police is not something you get to do the White House to the Vatican Department barricaded all the every day walking around cam- embassy. His appearance in sidewalks. pus.” Foggy Bottom lasted a about one “There are so many types of Jennifer Lillard, a visitor minute. people out here,” Japola said. from Springfi eld, Md., said the Pope Benedict began his “Young people, old people, kids, viewing was short, but worth the six-day U.S. visit in the District college students – everyone re- wait for the few moments seeing Tuesday with a visit to the White ally wants to experience this.” the pope. House. This marks his fi rst trip While church groups and “My heart sped up and my to the United States since he be- Catholic organizations were two and a half year-old daughter came pope in April 2005. well represented along the recognized him from his picture Policemen and metal barriers sidewalks of Pennsylvania Av- and was very excited,” Lillard blocked off sidewalks, keeping enue, many non-Catholics were said. “He looks just like he does back hundreds of people hoping equally excited for Pope Bene- on TV.” „

To give students a forum there remain a “small number to discuss their study abroad of stubborn issues,” the staff ABROAD problems and experiences, works hard to avoid them. from p. A1 junior Mackenzie Drutowski Next year’s SA administra- created the Facebook group tion will continue to work with Centeno, the former execu- “Please, Let’s Improve GW the Office of Study Abroad tive coordinator of the Focus Office of Study Abroad.” to make sure that these and on Fall Abroad program, sent “When you study abroad, other issues are addressed. another e-mail across the list- it’s a one-time thing – if some- Specifically, Capp said that she serv telling students not to thing goes wrong, no one was preparing Daniel Curran, respond to Meyer’s e-mail and bothers to fix it,” she said. next year’s vice president of to address their problems to “But I talked to other students, student policy, to take over the her. Meyer’s e-mail eventually and we all would like a more discussions with the office. led to her removal from the competent Office of Study She said, “These consider- listserv. Abroad.” ations need to be taken to the Hallworth said that while next level.” „ A6 | Thursday, April 17, 2008 The GW Hatchet the GW hatchet the scene 4.17.2008 brendan polmer >> arts editor >> [email protected] arts and entertainment A new Mule? Gov't Mule to play Lisner on Saturday by Dave McConaghay foray into the reggae genre provides a spacious base Hatchet Staff Writer for Haynes to pick his sonic spots (using his solos in a primarily decorative role) while sitting back with Gov’t Mule frontman Warren Haynes has often simple, scratchy riffs the rest of the time. While he been called the hardest-working man in rock and roll, certainly shines for short moments, Haynes rightful- due to his multiple band memberships and constant ly lets the bass do most of the talking on this album. guest appearances. His reputation will live on this Several tracks on the record feature well-established weekend, when he performs three shows in two days reggae names like Toots Hibbert, Michael Franti and here in the District. Willi Williams. The Mule will be performing on campus at GW’s The album is alternately danceable and laid-back. Lisner Auditorium on Saturday. The next day, Haynes The bouncy fi rst half of the album is most recogniz- is scheduled to perform a solo acoustic set before the able as Gov’t Mule. The opening track “I’m A Ram” Mule take the stage at the Green Apple Earth Day (an Al Green original) and “The Shape I’m In” (origi- Festival on the National Mall. nally by The Band) are early highlights, as they nicely Everything about Warren Haynes is big, from his combine the reggae ‘riddim’ with the intense rock body and hair to his riffs and the grand, neo-classic and roll instincts of the band. rock that comes thundering from his band. Since Admittedly, there are moments when an old-time 1994, Gov’t Mule has built its reputation on relent- Mule fan might complain about over-production (di- less touring and on-stage intensity. They began as a rect these comments to producer Gordie Johnson,) modern-day power-rock trio, consisting of Haynes but from a more neutral standpoint, this is a very on guitar, Allman Brothers bassist Allen Woody and successful venture into a genre one would not expect drummer Matt Abts. When Woody passed away from a band steeped in the annals of epic American in August 2000, the band quickly (but respectfully) rock. collected Black Crowes bassist Andy Hess and key- On the complete opposite end of the spectrum, boardist Danny Louis to fi ll out the roster that is still Warren Haynes’ solo acoustic set on Sunday is sure to touring today. be soulful. This is a man who exudes music, and can- The sound of the Mule is sure to shake the raf- not help but project his passion no matter the circum- ters at little old Lisner. If nothing else, this band re- stance. It is telling that, amid a star-studded line-up joices in the loudest possible organized noise. Based gathered to raise environmental awareness, Haynes on a catalog consisting mostly of straight-ahead rock is given two different timeslots with which to enter- songs, Gov’t Mule uses their jazzy sensibilities to tain thousands of gatherers at the free concert. elaborate and expand, searching for undiscovered It is going to be a long day down on the Mall on heights whenever the inspiration hits (which is of- April 20, with acts ranging from The Roots (featuring ten). There is a tendency here to leave the listener Talib Kweli), Umphrey’s McGee, a DJ set by Thievery lost, but after decades of experience these musicians Corporation and others. Toots and the Maytals will are well-versed in various recovery techniques. This be there too, thus there is some speculation that exploratory instinct has sometimes stuck them with we may be treated to some live collaboration be- the confi ning title of ‘jam-band.’ It is this same na- tween them and the Mule. In any case, just be sure ture that makes their ‘sound’ hard to locate precisely; to pay attention when a big burly man with long however, as they venture into old-school blues, reg- blond hair wanders up on stage with his guitar. gae, folk and soul depending on what night – or at Gov’t Mule will play at Lisner Auditorium (21st and what moment – you catch them. H Streets N.W.) on Saturday, April 19 at 8:00p.m. Tick- Their most recent release “Mighty High” remixes ets cost $27.50 for GW students. The Green Apple festival Courtesy Danny Clinch/Big Hassle some classic Mule songs and choice covers into heavy takes place on the National Mall on Sunday from noon to Matt Abts, Danny Louis, Warren Haynes and Andy Hess of Gov't Mule. The band will play a live show dub rhythm, making for an unexpectedly funky re- midnight. For more information visit www.greenappl- at GW's Lisner Auditorium Saturday, as well as a Warren Haynes solo act on the Mall Sunday. cord that plods expansively from song to song. This emusicfestival.com. „

by Amanda Pacitti ing positive change in their world. Contributing Editor Guy, a former musician with a Canadian hip- Can hip-hop change lives?... hop group, was brought to Sierra Leone to serve “The truth will set you free,” or so says Chuck D, essentially the same purpose as the celebrities hip-hop legend and pioneering voice of Public En- he now travels with: communicating confl icts to emy. Committing to social change, Chuck D used youth. The moment of impact on his journey? Guy his celebrity for a cause: joining Sol Guy and Josh recalled a memory of a woman without an arm, Thome, co-founders of Direct Current Media, in explaining to him that the work he was doing was promoting the release of the upcoming television essentially “bullshit.” She was willing to talk and series 4Real. discuss her life, but she didn’t see any benefi t of The series, set to be aired on National Geo- his fi lm. graphic Wild and National Geographic Music “I backed up. I’ll always remember that wom- channels, aims to forge connections and promote an,” he said. social awareness by documenting trips that Sol and “In these times, the art (we create) becomes par- Josh take with celebrities to developing countries. amount,” he said, emphasizing the impact art has Guy and Thome are also joined by Brazilian to affect change. “I want to peel the layer that can hip-hop star MV Bill, and discussed their project exist between this conversation and the world.” in a panel discussion at the National Geographic While Guy entered into this project with a headquarters in D.C. last Friday, followed by a mu- background in hip-hop, Thome noted the environ- sical performance. mental activism of his past as that which has in- “I’m not down with the whole ‘You want to fl uenced his current work. According to Thome, a change the world, go to Africa’ (mindset). Change short documentary he produced on Earth Day was it here,” Guy said in an interview with The Hatch- picked up by MTV. et. And though his work does in fact bring him “The environment is a social issue, and a social to other countries, he sees documenting what ex- issue is about people,” said Thome, characterizing ists abroad and forging connections as promoting his new focus as a natural progression. change at home. A former hip-hop artist and man- MV Bill, speaking in Portuguese with a trans- ager, he explained the power of using new media lator, noted that he was infl uenced by Public En- to translate a greater message of change, careful emy. Chuck D cited his honoring of MV Bill, who to position his activism within hip-hop culture – (through a documentary and two books) works to something he characterizes as his fi rst love. expose drug traffi cking and violence in his home – Guy and Thome have been joined in the past the dangerous “City of God” in Brazil. by celebrities like Cameron Diaz, Joaquin Phoenix, “Whatever you do,” Chuck D said, “you have ...National Geographic thinks so M.I.A. and Mos Def on travels to developing coun- Courtesy Joshua Cogan/National Geographic to put back into the music and bring to the com- tries trying to connect with others people promot- munity.” „ Hip-hop pioneer Chuck D talks about hip-hop's role in social change throughout the world at a panel discussion hosted by National Geographic last week. LiveReview : SPOON in Baltimore by Kieran Wilde popularity of the 2007 album. With songs like Hatchet Reporter “You Got Yr. Cherry Bomb” and “The Under- dog,” Spoon rocked out to a sold-out crowd well There’s no doubt about it, Spoon has been into the wee hours of Saturday morning. around the block. Over the past decade the unlike- The concert marked the mid-point of Spoon’s ly band of ragtag misfi ts from Austin, Texas, have eastern tour with rising stars the White Rabbits made the slow and gradual transition from being and the Walkmen, providing both the indie out- Austin’s backyard heroes to America’s greatest fi t and the crowd with an opportunity to become underdogs. These elder statesmen of indie-rock fully acquainted with the new album. have garnered a mass of critics and fans alike, re- “Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga” has been heralded as their leased six full-length albums and have cultivated greatest yet, mixing and refi ning their previous a sound that has catapulted the post-punk genre styles into one coherently reconstructed force. to an entirely different level. Christian Hoard of Rolling Stones magazine Despite this, they have managed to stay be- claimed that, “Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga might be Spoon's hind the scenes, never quite crossing over into commercial breakthrough, doing for them what mainstream consciousness. Their recently re- ‘Good News’ did for Modest Mouse…” leased – and curiously titled – album “Ga Ga Ga In an interview with Metromix, Britt Daniel, Ga Ga” (Merge Records) is slated to change all of co-founder and brainchild of Spoon, remarked that, however. “Yeah, I feel like we’ve made it, but I might have a Spoon’s act at Baltimore’s Sonar club last Fri- low standard for what making it means.” day night seemed to emphasize the ever-growing courtesy Autumn De Wilde/Nasty Little Man See SPOON, p. B2 Spoon played at Baltimore's Sonar music club last weekend, promoting their album, "Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga".

If you have $5 If you have $10 If you have $20 $5 Check out the newest student the- ESA is hosting their second annual Songstress Ingrid Michaelson is ater production, “The Point of No Battle of the Bands to benefit St. headlining a show at GW’s Lisner AN ENTERTAINMENT Return,” in Mitchell Theater (19th Jude Children’s Hospital tonight Auditorium (21st and H streets GUIDE FOR THE St. between E and F N.W.) Thursday Thursday night at 7 p.m. in the N.W.) on Friday to promote Rock night at 7 and 10 p.m. and Friday Marvin Center Continental Ballroom. Music and Health in D.C., Virginia, $10 CASHSTRAPPED night at 10 p.m. Written and direct- Competing bands include The and Maryland. Michaelson’s music ed by GW senior Stephanie Gardner, Fighting James, The White Hat, Kill has been gaining in popularity after COLLEGE STUDENT with music by Campbell Charshee, Lincoln, Roma Condo and Famous several of her songs were featured the play takes place on an airplane Corners. Tickets are only $5, so use on the hit show “Grey’s Anatomy.” “where temptation rules and all sin your leftover money to purchase Tickets are $15 for GW students. $20 is fair game.” Sexy. Tickets are $5 raffle tickets to win a cool prize. at the door. B2 | Thursday, April 17, 2008 The GW Hatchet Arts Bar Belle Clarendon Grill1101 N the entire back wall of the building, which made it incredibly easy to get the bartenders’ Highland St. Arlington, Va. attention. It took around four or five trips to the bar before I realized that under the glass I have four more weeks to excuse my casing, the countertop had trapped an array erratic, sometimes psychotic and definitely of pebbles and Tonka toys, which I instantly crazy behavior of being in college. Four more became nostalgic over despite my never hav- weeks to indulge in activities on which I ing played with a Tonka truck (I was more will look fondly back as my “college days.” of a Lego kid). The wooden supports that Four more weeks to open up a tab at a bar sporadically grow from the floor paneling while trying to figure out how to explain to are covered in vertical slats of wood that my father that Buffalo Billiards is a grocery protrude out at differing lengths. The ceiling store at which $50 was spent to buy dinner lights are covered by old paint buckets that ingredients and not beer. Four more weeks still have traces of plaster stuck to their out- until I won’t receive “college night” emails sides. For a bar that sounds so cold and bare updating me on the latest drink specials in from my description, the crowd and service the D.C. area. made this place feel really alive. Four more weeks. Of course, I have to mention my favorite While some seniors are making scrap- spot to visit – the bathroom. Surprisingly, it books and planning farewell dinners, I am was really clean and large and, not to jinx going balls out to make sure I rate as many any of you gals, I never had to wait in a line bars as I possibly can before my four weeks for a stall! I did, however, have to wait for are up. This week I give you Clarendon a sink because some band groupies decided Grill. it was utterly necessary to rip their V-neck Three stops off the Orange/Blue Metro wife beaters further down in the front. Line from Foggy Bottom, Clarendon Grill is The bands were fantastic and the drinks probably closer than a lot of the bars I have were pretty cheap ($3 bottles of Bud,) but the reviewed, yet I think a majority of us feel one big downside (or upside for you nico- like a trip to Virginia is too far away. What tine fiends) was that Virginia hasn’t jumped I have discovered is that Clarendon is not on the smoking-ban bandwagon, thus I left only a quaint shopping town during the day, smelling like my aunt and uncle’s basement. but at night Wilson Boulevard becomes its If you have any interest in checking out own Sunset Strip, with venue after venue the Clarendon scene, Last Band Standing offering the best of local music. Places like will continue this weekend with doors at Iota, Whitlows, ReRa, Clarendon Ballroom, seven and music starting at eight. If you and Clarendon Grill are all within walking take the Metro to the Clarendon stop, make a distance of one another and have some great right at the top of the escalator and the Grill drink specials to go along with the music. will be on the left side of Highland Street. This past Sunday, I made it to Clarendon And don’t give me that “Oh, but it’s a Grill to watch four bands battle it out for Sunday” excuse, because all I have to say is: the annual Last Band Standing contest and four more weeks! „ oddly enough, this low-key Sunday night became one of my favorites of the semester. Bar Belle Rating The whole vibe of Clarendon Grill is this warehouse-like atmosphere with quirky art, spackled fixtures, concrete floors and a large stage near the front. The bar itself covers SPOON from p. B1

The album bears more than just a breakthrough well-received song of the night. In fact, the band was for Spoon, however, as it marks an entirely new di- so well received that constant chants of “We Want rection for the band. “Don’t Make Me a Target” sport- Spoon” brought the band back for a double encore. ing such lines as “here come a man from the star, we Their concert demonstrated that Spoon has mas- don’t know why he goes so far,” “keep on marching tered the art of the small-time venue. Their music was along beating his drum clubs and sticks and bats fi nely tuned, their moves were well coordinated, and and balls” and “For nuclear dicks with their dialect the show was executed to a ‘T.’ If anything, the lack drawls that come from a parking lot town” serves as of spontaneity and rawness often found in inexperi- Spoon’s fi rst blatantly political song. enced bands actually added to what felt almost like a Ambiguity didn’t stop the sold-out crowd of high superfi cial performance. The elder statesmen were so school kids, rocker moms and googly-eyed college well rehearsed it made things feel almost clinical and students from rocking out to the band’s cacophonous sterile. Whatever the case, “Ga” x 5 has proven that hits, with “I Turn My Camera On” being the most Spoon is here to stay. „

ŠŠŠNŠOHJOLJ† (www.gwhatchet.com in Wingdings) News The GW Hatchet Thursday, April 17, 2008 | B3 Experts debate Iraq refugees

to the U.S., addressed the prob- self or getting water.” Ambassador said lems Iraqi refugees face as the Adam Kokesh, a GW gradu- keynote speaker of “Respond- ate student and veteran of the ing to the Humanitarian Crisis Iraq War disagrees with Rob- the refugees are Facing Iraqis: a National Iraq inson’s ideas. He said it is im- Forum,” in the Elliott School of possible for the U.S. militia to suff ering International Affairs Monday. be a police force and to enforce “Every single family, the safety and security – the condi- then-thousands, the hundred- tions necessary to bring Iraq’s by Emily Cahn thousands, they are waiting and refugees home. Hatchet Staff Writer they are suffering,” Sumaida’ie “Our presence is what is said. “The real situation is for causing the Iraqi refugee crisis,” While immersed in Iraq’s these people to come home.” Kokesh said. “It’s impossible for boiling hot weather during his In order for these refugees our troops to secure Iraqi streets 2003 and 2005 tours, GW soph- to return to their homes, Robin- and create rule of law. As a for- omore and U.S. Marine Sean son said Iraqis need to be sure of eign military, we are imposing Robinson assessed the damag- their safety and security. martial law. We didn’t have to ing effects of the Iraq War. “I would talk to Iraqis and get trained as cops.” Robinson and his battalion ask them how they were feel- Sumaida’ie said there is a listened to the grievances of the ing,” Robinson said. “I couldn’t lot of work to be done in order Iraqi people who had lost their ask them straight up (what to secure Iraq, adding that the shops, livestock and homes to they thought of the war) be- Iraqi government must do more the war’s bombs and gunfire. cause they didn’t want to talk to stop the violence in the coun- “One of the things we had about it in public. They would try. to go out and do was anybody be like, ‘Of course we love the “The Iraqi government is who had a grievance against Americans! We love the admin- trying to get its act together,” the Americans, like if we shot istration, down with (Muqtada Sumaida’ie said. “We ourselves up someone’s cart or donkey al-Sadr, the leader of an insur- as a government … are con- or shop, they could come to us gent militia in Iraq)!’ But a lot of scious of how little we have and we would go to their shop times when you got them alone done, (and) there is a lot more and give them compensation,” … they would tell me primarily the government can do and Robinson said. “We spent a lot that they just didn’t want any should do.” of time on that and we saw, it fighting around them or their Robinson agreed with wasn’t just shooting donkeys families.” Sumaida’ie and said the Iraqi and stuff, it was damage to It is not simply money for government needs to do their houses and stuff like that. It was food and water that will solve part in taking over to ensure the probably the most damage I got the Iraqi refugee crisis, but rath- safety of the Iraqi citizens. He to see.” er the guarantee of safety and said the refugees must make their It is the kind of damage security, Robinson said. own decision to return to Iraq. Robinson witnessed during his “No amount of money we “It needs to be an Iraqi de- two tours in Iraq that has forced throw at the issue will solve the termined decision, not (General) an estimated 4.1 million Iraqis problem. The reason why peo- Patreus or (ambassador Ryan) to flee from their homes to oth- ple leave (Iraq) is the lack of se- Crocker, that Iraq is secure,” er areas in Iraq or neighboring curity,” he said. “I think it’s the Robinson said. “Iraqis need to countries like Syria and Jordan, Number one 1 thing that we’re see it and needs to be Iraqi driv- according to the Global Policy concerned with. Someone put- en.” „ Forum. ting a gun to your head is more –Andrew Ramonas Samir Shakir Mahmoud of a priority than feeding your- contributed to this report. Sumaida’ie, Iraqi ambassador

it winners.” Scholars. This effort led to a “bi- In the early 1990s, when GW modal class.” SMART was aiming to increase its stu- “At one end was the high SAT dents’ academic profi les, Beil said scorers made up of National Merit from p. A1 the University made a concerted Scholars (and at) the other was the classes they admitted last spring. effort to recruit National Merit bulk of GW students at that time, The trends for National Merit with lower SAT scores,” Beil said, Scholar enrollment is “almost en- adding that GW faculty found it tirely driven by the amount of in- GW'S NATIONAL diffi cult to teach to this group be- ternal funds devoted to National MERIT SCHOLARS cause the differences among them Merit Scholarships,” meaning GW were so vast. But other professors are not is not spending enough on merit Fall '04 – 28 scholarships, the report said. bothered by the trends detailed in “It is important for schools Fall '05 – 31 the report. to attract students with strong Professor Barbara von academic records,” said Cheryl Barghahn said, “I have been teach- Fall '06 – 10 ing art history at GW since 1974. Beil, assistant vice president for Fall '07 – 11 academic planning. “This group Quite honestly, many of my very would include National Merit best students have not been ‘elite’ Scholars, but is not limited to mer- freshmen.”„ B4 | Thursday, April 17, 2008 The GW Hatchet News

give easy loans anymore.” Public Interest Research Group These problems have also said lenders might abuse such LOANS drawn the attention of Congress. measures. At a hearing on Tuesday, Sen. “It’s reasonable and respon- from p. A1 Christopher Dodd (D-Conn.) sible for Congress to put some such loans. called on regulators to extend additional safeguards into place, As tuition has risen, students funds to student loan markets and but those safeguards should not have turned to private lenders warned against a possible “stu- create loopholes for abuse,” he who offer more expensive loans dent loan credit crunch.” said. to make up for the shortfall. These Reforms proposed earlier Regardless of the outcome loans have grown in total from this month by Sen. Edward in Congress, Small said he has $1.6 billion in 1996, to more than Kennedy (D-Mass) and Rep. confidence in GW’s position. $17 billion this past year, accord- George Miller (D-Calif.) would The default rates for GW stu- ing to the College Board. Despite increase the amount students dents were typically less than one the exponential growth, they are could borrow under the Stafford percent, and he noted that the also particularly vulnerable to loan program by $2,000 a year, University anticipated many of the financial market’s current ail- let parents defer loan pay- the current issues and revised its ments. ments until students graduate aid accordingly. “I think the private loan end and allow the Department of “They know the students of the market is going to be much Education to buy student loans graduate and pay it off,” Small rougher than for loans backed by from brokers. said. “We think these strategies the government,” said Frederick This measure would help are still going to be okay, and Joutz, a GW professor of econom- brokers issue loans even if they we’re reviewing them constant- ics. could not find buyers on the bond ly.” Unable to finance new loans, market, but would add billions of But Small said he is worried some brokers are pulling out of dollars in new expenses and risk about the roughly 5 percent of the market altogether. In recent to the federal budget. GW students whose low credit months, more than 50 lenders “Increasing the Stafford loan scores will make them ineligible have ceased making loans, accord- limits is definitely a good idea for private loans. ing to The Washington Post. since it makes students less depen- “Where is that money going to Lenders are also raising credit dent on private loans,” said Sandy come from?” Small said. “That’s score requirements and interest Baum, senior policy analyst for the dilemma we’re faced with.” rates, becoming more selective the College Board. “It’s a different He said, “I’m not trying to about which students they loan question whether the government panic them, but these students to. should do more to subsidize the need to sit down with a financial “Private loans are changing,” market, and one I don’t know the counselor so they know all of their Small said. “They’re not going to answer to.” options and understand how this Luke Swarthout of the U.S. is going to affect them.”„

is unlocked or broken,” Forbes said. TECH Junior Luigia D’Onofrio, a from p. A1 Virginia native, said it was par- ticularly difficult when she was “Tonight, we are all Hokies,” unable to get in touch with the Capp said to an audience of more many of her friends in the hours than 40 students, including for- after the shootings. mer University president Stephen “Although I wasn’t directly Joel Trachtenberg. affected by the shooting, I saw Brand Kroeger, the SA’s ex- how it affected my good friends, ecutive vice president, looked to- and I remember how frantic and ward God to help ease the pain. worried I was the day it hap- “We ask that you bring peace pened because I couldn’t get in to those who walk our campus contact with them,” D’Onofrio who were personally affected,” said. Kroeger said. The campus memorials re- To many students, the an- minded some how much has niversary served as a somber changed in the past year. reminder of the massacre last “Everyone in Blacksburg has April. gone back to daily life,” D’Onofrio Last year’s shootings have said. “But every once in a while taught Forbes to be more aware of you'll see things that are meant to her surroundings and her safety. remind us of what happened and “I’ll be the first person to call to remember those who were af- (UPD) if the door to City Hall fected.” „

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BALLBATTLE Baseball drops contest to Towson A nice sentiment, but ultimate- Colonials give ly unattainable. While the team played well the rest of the game, getting within up six runs in two runs, they just were not able to close the gap. fi rst inning “Won the game 11-7, if you take away the first, but that’s not what you do in baseball,” Mrowka by Gabrielle Bluestone said. Hatchet Staff Writer The Colonials were down 9-0 in the bottom of the third inning, ARLINGTON, Va., April 16 when a double by sophomore Will –– Among Jackie Robinson’s innu- Cooper brought in three runs. merable accomplishments was It was a stark contrast to the his ability to overcome adversi- Colonials’ 11-5 victory over the ty. Unfortunately, the GW base- Tigers last month, an event that ball team was unable to emulate marked Mrowka’s 100th victory this spirit in the seventh annual at GW. Towson also struck first in Jackie Robinson game, played that contest, but the Colonials were Alex Ellis/assistant photo editor Wednesday afternoon a day after able to rally a win. Towson's Aaron Gabrielian hit a grand slam in the fi rst inning en the anniversary of his first game as But this time around some- route to a 13-11 win over GW Wednesday afternoon. a Brooklyn Dodger. thing was off. The team was unable to recov- Mrowka said he felt the team’s play, you’ve got to do a better job.” come. er from a poor first inning on their tragic flaw was in the initial pitch- His players agreed. “As a team I think that we home field in Arlington against ing lineup. Sophomore starter "We all have to work. The hit- played not up to our potential, but Towson, and fell 13-11. A grand Faizan Choudhry allowed six runs ters have to do better, we need I think we’re starting to see that slam helped give the Tigers a six- in the first inning; five relievers to field better, we need to pitch we can be a good team,” red shirt run lead that the Colonials could were used after that. better,” redshirt junior Gavin sophomore Justin Dignelli said. not catch up to. “I said (after the game was Swanson said. “I don’t think “There were some good things, “Get in the game. Act like over), ‘our starting pitcher’s gotta there’s really one area where we’re we hit today, we played decent the first inning never happened,” come out and do a better job,’” struggling; I think we’re struggling defense, but we need to do more. GW coach Steve Mrowka said to Mrowka said. “And we’ve got to in all areas.” We need to have a game where his players in the second inning have guys come through in the But some players were more pitching, defense and offense all against the Tigers on Wednesday. clutch. You get an opportunity to optimistic about the game’s out- click together.” „ Org. will honor sports pioneer by T.J. Donegan “(Mitchell, Hayward and Robinson) didn’t civil rights leader after he left baseball was Hatchet Reporter choose to be first,” Zamoff said. “But they were far more important, both to Robinson and in a certain place at a certain time and they America. Nick Gingold/photo editor As the baseball community celebrates the were thrust into a role that had nothing to do Long’s book “First Class Citizenship” looks GW's Kristen Karcsh (right) battles Richmond's Anne Ryan 61st anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking with their capabilities, but they had to deal with at the dialogue Robinson had with prominent during the Colonials' 11-10 win Wednesday afternoon. the sport’s color barrier, the GW Jackie Robinson because they were first.” leaders of the time, ranging from presidents Society will honor him with its own event in the The society will also present an award to Eisenhower, Nixon and Kennedy, to Malcolm X Jack Morton Auditorium. Joan Hodges, wife of Robinson’s teammate Gil and Martin Luther King Jr. The GW organization, founded in 1999 to Hodges, to honor the role she and her husband The letters portray a war veteran and social Golf It’s been a busy spring for the golf team, which has played in tour- honor Jackie Robinson, will present awards to played in helping Robinson and his wife accli- activist, disillusioned with the state of American naments away from Washington every weekend for almost the past month. two D.C. community members Thursday for mate to their unique role in baseball. They will civil rights, who was butting heads with any- Event Dates Location Place GW low scorer Par their embodiment of Robinson’s spirit. also honor Brian Frazier, a GW baseball player one who stood in his way. Bethany 2nd of T2 – Lewis Sturdy Community Recognition Awards will be the society feels best exemplifies the values For Long, it is this picture, that of the GW Invitational 3/21-3/22 Beach, Del. 20 73-72-36–181 72* presented to hall of famer Bobby Mitchell, Robinson stood for during his life. “political maverick who will go where his heart Adidas Hoosier Bloomington, 11th of T21– Brendan Barrack the first African-American to play for the The night will focus largely on just what will lead” that is far more real and important to Invitational 3/29 Ind. 17 76-73–149 71 Washington Redskins, and J.C. Hayward, the those values were. While many Americans Robinson’s legacy. 4th of first female news anchor in the District. remember Robinson as remaining courageous- “We’ve erased from our collective memory Notre Dame Irish 4/5 South Bend, 3rd – Cole Turner 70 Invitational Ind. 9 70-70–140 Richard Zamoff, director of the Jackie ly sanguine despite the racism he confronted the Jackie Robinson from beyond the base- Robinson Society and a GW professor, said the daily, the night will focus on another side of the ball diamond,” Long said, “because the Jackie 4th of T4 – Conor McMahon Princeton Invitational 4/12-4/13 Princeton, N.J. 71 society tries to honor those who it feels carry on historic player. Robinson beyond the baseball diamond is an 15 70-71-72–213 the trailblazing spirit of Robinson’s life, both in Michael Long, the event’s keynote speaker, angry, prophetic African-American who calls *fi nal round shortened due to darkness and out of sports. said he believes Jackie’s work as an informal the United States to task.” „