Pub Council belatedly provides funds for Lips - page 8 Co-op food group established on campus - page 5 Volume 4 An independent The Virginia publication at the College Issue 11 of William and Mary. April 8, 2009 Informer 2008 Collegiate Network Established 2005 Paper of the Year www.VAInformer.com Student tasered outside Green Leafe Delly Student Rights Department reacts

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Around 2 AM on the morning of of March 27 a William and Mary student was shot with a police taser outside the Green Leafe by Williams- burg police. Eyewitness Douglas Hurson (’09) said that the student, who was heav- ily intoxicated, was being uncooperative as police checked his identifi ca- Alec McKinley tion. As the police moved to place the student in handcuffs, the student attempted to run, causing police to draw tasers “immediately” and fi re College police outside and around the Delis: William and Mary police wait outside of the twice. After what Mr. Hurson described as “10-20 minutes” the paramed- Delis on the weekends. On the morning of Friday, March 27, police tasered a student outside the Green ics arrived to remove the darts from the student’s back. According to Mr. Leafe when he failed to compy with orders.

COLLEGE STUDENT TASERED continued on page ten ‘Free Speech Zones’ Despite recession, confi ne SA candidates Swem is a fundraising Mike Young designated area in which to stay, so they are not pester- Staff Writer ing. Mr. Constantine believes that the rules are in place powerhouse Solicitation rules are usually implemented and de- so that there is some kind of order to what goes on signed to protect students from harassment by adver- during Election Day and other days. His biggest con- Aimee Forsythe tisers. However, on Election Day, these rules impacted cern is that the candidates will become pestering to Staff Writer students running for offi ce who were trying to get out students who have either already voted or don’t really their messages. Considerable controversy erupted on care. He made it clear that this was not his personal Amidst a receding economy and budget cuts, Swem Library is Election Day when candidates were confi ned to cam- policy, but was the policy of the school. actually having its best year for fundraising. According to Con- paign in “free speech zones” that were located in front Mr. Constantine stated that he sat down with Matt nie McCarthy, dean of the libraries, Swem is “having one of our of the SC, Campus Center, and at VIMS. Campaign- Beato, the Chairman of the SA election commission, best years ever,” receiving gifts totaling to at least $2.9 million this ing outside of these zones was prohibited. the day before the election and discussed what the ac- school year. Mark Constantine, Assistant Vice President For ceptable campaign tactics and locations were for the Two large donations are responsible for making this year a re- Student Affairs stated that these free speech zones candidates. Mr. Beato ensured that candidates knew cord one for Swem. The fi rst gift came from the McLeod family. were not violating school policy regarding solicitors the college policy; many candidates reacted harshly In October, Bee McLeod, an alumna of William and Mary, gave that show up to campus, and that the rules governing $2.5 million to the college in honor of her parents. From this do- the election are the same rules that govern any person SOLICITATION RULES nation, $1.5 million went to Swem and $1 million went to the new who comes to campus to speak. Speakers are given a continued on page ten business school library. In November, Swem received another generous gift from Doro- thy Vollertsen. Ms. Vollertsen did not graduate from the College. However, Dean McCarthy says that she “valued historic docu- ments” and was very much a history enthusiast, having both an- cestors that lived in Jamestown and that arrived on the Mayfl ower. Half of her estate, $1.4 million was given to Swem and the other half went to the New York Metropolitan Opera. Dean McCarthy said that these two gifts will be put towards the endowment fund, which is managed by the William and Mary Foundation. Swem will receive income from this, but it will not generate enough money to cover its recent budget cuts. Accord- ing to Dean McCarthy, Swem had its budget cut by $160,000 this year, forcing Swem to reduce funds for its collection, rather than cut back on staff. Dean McCarthy is thrilled with the fundraising this year, saying Alec McKinley it has at least doubled or tripled the amount raised from last year. Freedom of speech under fi re: College administrator Mark Constantine re-affi rmed that college She is still hopeful for more donations and has been grateful to policy forbids “solicitation” on UC Terrace prior to Student Assembly election. FIRE has forced the repeal those donors that have continued to give and support the library. of such policies at other universities, such as Clemson and Texas A&M University. CONTENTS Want to get every issue of The Informer in the mail? News...... 2 The Cafman mailbox E-mail [email protected] with your name and Features...... 6 address, and we will send you an order form and your fi rst Page 9 issue FREE! Arts & Culture...... 11 Opinion...... 14 Virginia Page 2 InformerThe April 8, 2009 News International justice mission representative speaks on rule of law in Africa Brittany Lane Kibugu began his lecture with a snap- Reported infractions go unaddressed Assistant Features Editor shot of his upbringing. He grew up about and forgotten, especially those of sexual Rule of Law in the Top 20 two hours outside of Nairobi, Kenya. abuse. In one area of Kenya, 460 cases Most Populated Nations On Thursday, March 26, Joseph Kibu- His father was educated, so Kibugu was of sexual abuse were reported to the po- gu of the International Justice Mission raised in a relatively insulated manner. He lice, and offi cials failed to open a single 1. Germany 90% lectured on the topic “How the Rule of had no perception of the world beyond fi le or question a single suspect. Law Can End Confl ict in Africa.” Inter- his life in his village. Thus, he felt the Kibugu and IJM seek to assess exist- 2. United States 86% national Justice Mission (IJM) is a non- need to venture out and make an impact. ing legal systems and determine solu- 3. Japan 84% profi t organization based in the United He enrolled in the University of Nai- tions. Kibugu argues that the police 4. France 82% States dedicated robi Law School forces need better training. In the case 5. India 58% to globally advo- and eventually got of sexual abuse, he asserts that police 6. Turkey 54% cating for human In one area of Kenya, 460 cases a job with a law stations send victims to clinics calling rights through jus- of sexual abuse were reported fi rm that volun- abuse a medical issue and clinics send 7. Thailand 54% tice. They combat to the police, and officials teered its time at a victims back, advising them to fi le a re- 8. Egypt 52% issues such as sex- failed to open a single file or local clinic. His life port on the incident in question instead. 9. Brazil 42% ual exploitation, question a single suspect. drastically changed According to Kibugu, no social de- 10. China 41% illegal detention, when he met a mand emanates from the people want- 11. Vietnam 37% human traffi cking woman whose ing to change this unacceptable state of and police brutality. Kibugu serves as the brother had recently been murdered, and affairs. He believes the rule of law de- 12. Ethiopia 36% Kenyan Field Offi ce Director with IJM the police did not investigate the incident. pends on people demanding justice and 13. Mexico 32% and Kibugu focused his lecture on police When he visited her family at home and making it a question of politics. 14. Philippines 31% brutality, corruption, and sexual violence. saw a picture of her brother, the injustice He describes the challenge as huge 15. Indonesia 27% became personal to him. Kibugu believes and persistence as the key. Citing the cri- 16. Bangladesh 24% that the highest calling for a lawyer is to ses of Rwanda and Darfur, Kibugu be- Rule of Law by Region bring hope and justice to people who are lieves Africa as a whole would be a bet- 17. Iran 20% poor and caught in a broken system. He ter place if rule of law systems simply 18. Pakistan 18% 1. Caribbean 65% joined a new IJM offi ce in Kenya, and he provided incentives for those following 19. Russia 15% 2. East Asia 55% continues to help victims of abuse who the law and punishment for those that 20. Nigeria 10% 3. Eastern Europe & Baltics 54% cannot rely on local authorities for justice. violate it as well as consistent enforce- Kibugu highlighted the fact that only a ment. 4. Mid. East & North Africa 49% few legal systems in the world effectively At the end of his speech, Kibugu *World Bank percentile rankings, 5. South Asia 36% address violations. Most people world- discussed how fulfi lling it was to work trending highest to lowest 6. Latin America 32% wide do not have access to prosecutors with a group like IJM that reaches out to * http://info.worldbank.org/ 7. Subsaharan Africa 27% trained as lawyers, and sometimes police fi nd out what is happening in the world. governance/wgi/mc_countries.asp 8. Former Soviet Union 19% offi cers are promoted to the position of He advised everyone in the audience to prosecutor without any legal training. strive to impact the world.

Mascot Committee 30 William and Mary faculty, and the event program Briefl y... Begins Accepting Submissions ran to 88 pages in length. The symposium was pre- sented by the College’s Arts and Sciences division. The Compiled by Michael Watson, News Editor featured lectures on the 27th were delivered by Profes- April 1 marked the opening of the public submis- sors Scott Nelson and Mark Forsyth, who spoke on the sion period for proposed William and Mary mascots work of scholars and bacterial perceptions of human to the College’s Mascot Committee. The committee is hosts. Awards were presented at sessions on the 28th. Greeks Hold Carnival Event for accepting submissions in any format, although it is en- Arc of Greater Richmond couraging visual representations of proposed mascots. Over 450 individuals have used various tools to give Young Guarde hold weekend input to the committee so far, and the Mascot Search The Inter-Sorority Council and Council for fraternity website has received over 26,000 hits. The Committee event affairs hosted the 10th annual Arc Carnival in conjunc- has been encouraged by the response to the call for tion with Arc of Greater Richmond, an organization input. Submissions may be made by form online or by The Young Guarde of William and Mary, an organi- that assists people with developmental disabilities. mail, and will be accepted until June 30. zation of alumni from the fi ve most recent classes to Over 250 Greek life students participated in the event graduate the College, held their second annual Young by taking “buddies” around the various activity stations Eighth Annual Graduate Guarde weekend from April 3-5. The event was billed and showing them a good time. The event, held at the as an opportunity for recent alumni to meet with Sunken Garden, is the largest and longest-running ser- Research Symposium Held friends from their college days and hear from Presi- vice program undertaken by the College’s Greek com- dent Reveley and professors. Senior Adam Fowler said, munity as a whole, Arc offi cials, and College adminis- On March 27 and 28 the College held its eighth an- “It’s great that we have a program that gives alumni trators approve the long-term commitment the College nual Graduate Research Symposium at the Sadler Cen- incentive to come back and participate in their college and its students have shown to the organization. ter. The symposium consisted of sessions chaired by community.”

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Ours • RC Rasmus • Jon San • Chelsea Sisson • Swetha Sivaram • Jennifer Souers • Kirk Vernegaard • Laura Visochek • Mike Young Virginia The Page Informer news April 8, 2009 3 CATO scholar Police deny using Bloom’s keg registry to fi nd student parties presents case for Boris Kiselev when you have big events, [they know Staff Writer about it].” He then would not specify who checks the registration or how the Whenever the purchase of a keg is process occurs. college privatization made at a grocery store, the store is re- When asked for comment Lieutenant quired by law to register the buyer’s name, John Coleman of the William and Mary Ian Kirkpatrick not fi t the defi nition of a public good.” phone number, and the address, as well as Police Department denied any such prac- Assistant News Editor SA Positive externalities are non-rivalrous date at which the keg will be used, with tice, saying “we don’t do that” and that and non-excludable and indeed, mul- Virginia Department of Alcoholic Bev- “[I] can’t imagine that’d be done just to If William and Mary were to privatize tiple people can “consume” the same erage Control. Concerned students have break parties up.” However, he added it would almost certainly “thrive,” ac- professor’s lessons, but the value would contacted The Virginia Informer suggest- that the William and Mary Police Depart- cording to Neal McCluskey, who spoke be “greatly decreased in a class of 4000 ing that police have come to off-campus ment was not aware of any actions taken at the college this past Thursday. Mc- vs a class of 20” Those whose educa- parties, without there fi rst being a noise by the Williamsburg PD, saying “[we] Cluskey, from the Cato Institute’s Cen- tion best benefi ts society (such as a complaint, and informed the residents don’t know if other individual agencies ter for Educational Freedom, spoke doctor who invents a life saving drug) that they were aware that a party was oc- are doing that.” about the education market, would have gone to school curring. Chief James Yost of the Williamsburg with a focus on privatizing anyway. Subsidized educa- The Bloom store located on Richmond Police refl ected the statement of the Wil- the college. “Privatize has a tion removes “the pricing Road retains information about keg pur- liam and Mary Police Department, deny- negative connotation… but mechanism as dictated by chases on fi le and these are occasionally ing any such occurrence. “I am unfa- it’s really just another way all people in the aggre- checked by ABC agents to ensure com- miliar with that process,” said Mr. Yost, of saying freedom” you let gate,” at these “artifi cially pliance. In Williamsburg, where there is “I don’t know of any programs that do people decide where they low prices [people] over- a large student population and off-cam- that.” He did say that the books might want their money to go. consume education.” This pus keg parties are often associated with be checked “if there was an incident of According to McCluskey is apparent in the fi gure for noise complaints and underage drinking, someone with a keg who wasn’t of age.” there are two major reasons the “6 year graduation rate,” it is suspected by students that police Mr. Yost remarked that he did not know for privatizing. The fi rst is at 4 year institutions, which check the records to determine when and the practices of the ABC board itself. effi ciency, both for schools, MCCLUSKEY “is about 58 percent.” This where parties will occur. Special Agent Tony Jimenez of ABC as well as tax payers. The fi gure means the govern- Bloom at the Williamsburg Shopping enforcement shared with The Informer that second reason is “rather unorthodox,” ment provides incomplete degrees to Center is the largest supplier of kegs to ABC enforcement offi cials were legally and that is that one “cannot reconcile marginal students- for which the mar- William and Mary students. The store allowed to come in and check the regis- academic freedom” with “compelling ket value is nil. sells an estimated 10-15 kegs every week- tration books at any time and that checks taxpayers to pay for education.” Additionally there is “no concrete end to students. When asked for com- do occur several times a year to ensure Despite losing the “safety net” of evidence that universities directly im- ment, general manager Billy Cylik was at that the store is following state laws and government funding William and Mary prove society… attending a univer- fi rst hesitant to comment, saying “I can’t regulations. He also said that it is legal for would prosper, it “is well known and sity is a proxy for who you are as an disclose any information” citing the pol- police offi cers to come in and check the thus has a competitive advantage… individual, you are already the kind of icy as a “grey area...[for which] we could books as “licensees have to cooperate”, there are 4500 facilities for higher ed- person who is a good worker before be held liable.” Mr. Cylik went on to say, though he did not know of any specifi c ucation” in America, “many of them you go to college,” thus schools don’t “they check it quite often…especially jurisdictions that did so. relatively unknown, and they still sur- make good employees, they improve vive the competition.” them. “And what about the poor? Doing business under the control of Philanthropic organizations spent 31.6 the state, with bureaucratic approval billion on scholarships in 2008… imag- at every step is inherently ineffi cient- ine how much they would spend if the “schools need to adapt quickly to the government stopped saying they were changing market place of education.” going to do it for them.” And only nimble private institutions But still, many would protest, after all are fl exible enough to lead the way. the cost of tuition has risen a lot. “Why The “administrators at a school prob- has [the cost of] tuition increased so ably know better what their revenue much? The government’s willingness needs are, compared to politicians in to pay for everything; increases in gov- Richmond,” and thus can reallocate ernment subsidies are correlated with recourses to satisfy the demand of stu- increases in the cost of tuition… take dents. But when the government dic- the cost of tuition and deduct all the tates where recourses should go they government give aways, and it’s hardly are wasted because the market, (i.e. gone up at all.” “The government can students), have less say. Public schools deliver aid, and if [it] does, it should go are also often out competed for good to students, not to universities- there professors, because they “have little au- can be a voucher program, as long tonomy with teachers pay.” as parents freely choose where their “Here’s something people don’t gen- money goes.” This allows “market erally know: when politicians say they mechanisms to allocate recourses, not want to increase spending on higher bureaucrats.” education to promote so called ‘spill The second line of argument con- over’ effects for the economy” they cerns free speech; “your fi rst amend- “might be doing anything but that.” ment rights do not include the right Economist Richard Vetter tested this for your neighbors to pay for your free popular assertion by correlating spend- speech.” Thus when a Virginia resident ing on higher education with economic says they don’t want to pay for some- growth, and ceteris paribus, growth thing (like SWAS or religious endorse- went down as such spending increased. ment, such as the Wren cross contro- This may seem surprising, but as Mc- versy) they are fully justifi ed in doing Cluskey says, “when you are spending so. someone else’s money you don’t care Another example is the Ward nearly as much what happens to it; thus Churchill controversy. Churchill, a pro- when money is given to a university it fessor in Colorado state school, “wrote is often used ineffi ciently.” McClus- an infl ammatory essay that said 9/11 key sites for example the purchase of victims were little Eichmans… he said “hot tubs and climbing walls” as well he had academic freedom to say what as “high paid celebrity professors that he wanted…. and the governor af- often teach only one class.” One could fi rmed this,” but said that he could not argue that the state could stop these do so “as an employee of the state.” So behaviors, but they would be better off they dug up some unsavory informa- eliminating the incentives that caused tion against him and he was fi red.” Yet them to begin with (by making insti- “in the marketplace of ideas we have tutions more dependent on their own to explore everything” so in this way, money). publicly subsidized education is inher- Furthermore, “education just does ently stifl ing. Virginia Page The 4 April 8, 2009 news Informer March 26 Student Assembly Election Student Assembly President and Vice President: Sarah Rojas ’10 and Ryan Ruzic J.D. ’11 (59.23 percent)

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President President President Alyssa Wallace Michael Tsidulko Kobie Gordon Vice President for Advocacy Vice President for Advocacy Vice President for Advocacy Jessica Taubman NONE Steph Kumah Vice President for Social Affairs Vice President for Social Affairs Vice President for Social Affairs Laura Nelson Wayne Pearson NONE Treasurer Treasurer Treasurer Ray Ciabattoni Chrissy Scott Xiaoyu Gao Secretary Secretary Secretary NONE Sahra Roble Stephanie McGuire Senators Senate Senate Ross Gillingham Brittany Fallon Matt Schofi eld Jim Dunleavey Ben Brown Betty Jeanne Manning Steven Nelson Imad Matini Stef Felitto Erik Houser Juan Jorquera Jill Olszewski Elections marred by SA holds lame duck eligibility mistake session following election Ian Kirkpatrick Results. He presented the election results in Assistant News Editor SA great detail, along with a comprehensive list of problems (“10 Things I Hate About this and email abuse Without blinking, and with around two Election”) with possible solutions. He even minutes of “debate” at the March 31, 2009 used graphs. It was that good, Mr. Beato’s Michael Watson email by CFA Judicial Chairman and SA Senate meeting, Senators unanimously list of grievances included problems with News Editor SA Senator Ben Brown (‘11) endors- approved almost $9000 to provide daily the (confi dential) candidate list. The list ing the ticket of Ms. Rojas and Mr. planners for sophomores and juniors. The was once again disclosed to The Flat Hat. The March 26 Student Assembly Ruzic. Mr. Brown said that fraterni- bill was sponsored by Senator Caroline Mul- Beato concluded “SA members cannot be General Election was marred by an ty men “[will] be given the choice be- lis (‘09). Central to the bill’s passage was that trusted with tempting lists,” and that their Elections Commission mistake that tween two candidates who are both the planners had a “convenient little calen- distribution should be restricted to respect- allowed graduate students to vote in members of Greek organizations dar” in them. Senators also debated the CIA ful class. Undergraduate class elections for a and understand the issues [fraterni- (Card Information Act) for several minutes- Anonymous mass student emailing was brief period, a mass anonymous at- ties are] facing, and two non-Greek vacillating on whether or not they should also a topic of discussion, which was in tack email, and the unauthorized use candidates who, quite frankly, do recommend (because they have no actual reference to the anti Carreño & Douglass of the Council for Fraternity Affairs not.” CFA Chairman David Cooper power) the ID offi ce to put the counseling attack email sent out on election day. Mr. listserv to send personal candidate (‘10) declared Brown’s actions “inap- center number and Avalon number on the Beato was upset that it is currently a Class endorsements. propriate.” Mr. Brown later issued a back aof the ID card (in addition to the ones One violation and carries a mere 20 dollar The mistake in College’s Student retraction that issued “apologies for already there - Campus Police and Campus fi ne, but is not enough to disqualify a can- Information Network (SIN) voting fl ooding [fraternity men’s] inboxes Escort). The bill was returned to committee didacy. Mr. Beato felt that it should be the system allowed graduate students to on election day” and acknowledged following concerns that sexual assault-relat- far more serious Class Three because it may vote in Undergraduate class elections. that the CFA had endorsed neither ed phone number was recommended. have had a role in tipping the election. In all cases but the 2010 Senate race, Presidential ticket. Mr. Cooper be- Elections Commissioner Matt Beato (‘09) Senators Steven Nelson (‘10) and Stepha- the graduate student votes did not ex- lieved the sentiments were genuine. gave a presentation of the Certifi ed Election nie Felitto (‘12 ) presented The Open Bill- ceed the margin required for the win- ing Act. Ms. Felitto noted that “this bill has ners to achieve the threshold of elec- been in committee for longer then I’ve been tion. The 2010 Senate race required in the senate.” It would try to pressure the a Thursday April 2 special election, administration to break down the “assorted since the fourth-highest tally of 238 fees” listed in the tuition bills our parents for Eric Newman was 3 votes higher get. The fees amount to thousands of dol- than the fi rst eliminated tally of 235 lars, but are individually rather small - save for Erik Houser. Mr. Newman with- for the monumental athletics fee. Hopeful- drew from the special election and ly this will encourage the administrators “to Mr. Houser won the seat. stop dragging their feet”. Mr. Beato added The morning of Election Day saw that “there was a bill very similar to this in an anonymous email in all student 2004” that got nowhere. inboxes attacking the ticket of Hora- Senators Brittany Fallon (‘11) and Ben cio Carreno-Garcia (‘10) and Mi- Brown (‘11) introduced as new business chael Douglass (‘11). The email was the Trash Bags Bill. This bill will provide sent from address “wmtruth15@ trash bags to put in the newly purchased gmail.com” and attacked Mr. Car- recycling bins placed around campus. Clip- reno-Garcia’s lack of SA experi- boards will also be included in the pur- ence and accused Mr. Douglass of chase, so that APO brothers can record ex- being “[the] only student senator to actly how much material is being recycled not vote for Steer Clear, because he per bin. felt it was ‘immoral.’” Anonymous At the 24 March meeting (again during emails are prohibited by SA Elec- campaign season and thankfully brief), the tions Code. The Carreno-Douglass Escort Act passed by unanimous consent, ticket decried the attacks as “mis- and will funds APO to rent a second golf leading to blatantly false,” and the cart. The money will be available this com- ticket of Sarah Rojas (‘10) and Ryan Alec McKinley ing fall semester, and will for the fi rst time Ruzic (JD ‘11) condemned the anon- make two carts available for Escort. Now, ymous attacks. Mr. Vice President: Ryan Ruzic (JD ’11) was elected to be second in command to Sarah if only they’d pick me up when I ask them Fraternity men were also sent an Rojas (’10) as Vice President of the Student Assembly. for a ride home… Virginia The Page Informer April 8, 2009 5 Keeping it real: Food co-op provides real food on campus

Molly Taylor For a semesterly membership fee of Contributor $10, or $7 plus 2.5 hours of volunteer work for the co-op, members can pur- Just after 2 pm on Saturday, March 28, chase wholesale-priced local produce, fruit a group of William and Mary undergrads, “butters” and cider, and local and grass- graduate students, and Williamsburg com- fed meat from Full Quiver Farm in Suf- munity members gathered around a plate folk. RealFood’s ability to provide most of deviled local, free-range chicken eggs. of its produce is made possible through Although this range of people together is its partnership with Dave and Dee Scherr, uncommon, all members were united by mushroom growers in Sedley and opera- a shared interest: the RealFood Williams- tors of their own food delivery business. burg Community Cooperative. RealFood The co-op also offers educational work- is an up-and-coming local organization shops and literature on sustainable food, bringing the local food movement into teaching members to can, preserve, and your neighborhood and right to your grow their own food. RealFood’s manag- kitchen table, an idea that has been four ers are constantly looking for new foods years in the making. and products, and they even recruit new According to legend, Williamsburg’s members at parties. co-op initiative began in 2005, when Wil- The co-op has hit its fair share of ob- liam and Mary student Abigail Adams stacles. Around the early fall of 2008, the (’05) founded a food co-op based on natu- College renewed its contract with its food Molly Taylor : ral and organic dry goods –pastas, chips, provider Aramark for the next fi ve years. Excluded from campus RealFood Williamsburg Community Cooperative meets off- juices, and canned food. The co-op faded This contract prohibits anyone other than campus because it has not been recognized as a student organization. upon her graduation, but the idea behind Aramark from distributing food on cam- sourcefulness of William and Mary stu- College credit for things like working on it remained, and activists reunited in the pus, with special exceptions for the cam- dents has served the co-op well. Along a local farm or connecting the local food Spring of 2007 during adjunct professor pus coffeehouse The Daily Grind. While with Brumfi eld, RealFood’s newest man- movement to the lower-income parts of Charlie Maloney’s Sustainability and Ag- this is a legitimate legal issue for the Col- ager, Ian Fuller (’11) has been instrumental the Williamsburg community. riculture course as part of a fi nal project lege, it’s become clear to RealFood’s man- in moving towards nonprofi t status for the Despite growing pains, RealFood’s fu- that was meant to be “something real.” agers that, at least for now, they are on co-op, and the newly redesigned website is ture looks bright. The dedication of all When Lea Brumfi eld (’08), Josh Wayland their own. slated to launch in the next two weeks. Af- involved speaks to the power of the local (’08), and Jimmy McDonough (’07) got Although RealFood has no “beef” with ter the website’s launch, RealFood mem- food movement’s message. Case in point, together, they took this suggestion literally, Aramark, this troublesome detail has frus- bers will be able to order directly from the RealFood managers spend approximately and the RealFood Williamsburg Food Co- trated one of RealFood’s most pressing is- site. Upcoming workshops include bread 40 cumulative volunteer hours a week to operative was born. sues: the lack of a location out of which making, canning, and self-watering plant keep the co-op going and growing. The With a focus on local, organic, and to operate. Long-term dreams include a containers. most powerful testament of RealFood’s small-farm food, RealFood’s three-fold restaurant or café serving only local goods, The group is also in the process of be- potential to succeed is the overwhelming goal is to reconnect members with what but RealFood managers are realistic about coming a student organization, the focus support from its members, which mani- they eat through buying local and natural- having more short-term goals. Any central of which will be purely educational and fests itself in workshop volunteers, co- ly-grown food, to provide sustainable agri- location sanctioned by the College would separate from the food distribution aspect pious “thank you!”s, and even fi nancial culture education, and to provide oppor- do just fi ne for now. Since four of Real- of the co-op. “Building an educational col- backing. “It’s fantastic,” says Student En- tunities for participation in the production Food’s fi ve managers are current William laboration with the college is a vital step vironmental Action Coalition (SEAC) co- and preparation of food. From the time and Mary students (the fi fth graduated in in bringing a whole, sustainable, real food facilitator Phil Zapfel (’09) of the co-op. of its inception to the meeting on March ’08), RealFood’s intimate involvement with attitude to the college and to Williams- “It combines all the things I’m looking to 28, RealFood has continued to blossom. the William and Mary community yet si- burg,” says manager Lea Brumfi eld (’08). see happen at William and Mary.” This en- Its Spring 2009 listserv reaches 350 mem- multaneous exclusion from the campus What would a partnership with the Col- thusiasm fi lled the room during the March bers, and is currently growing by about 2-3 seems somewhat paradoxical. lege mean exactly, aside from distribution 28 gathering. RealFood is here to stay. members per week. Despite these problems, the innate re- on campus? Think internships: getting Study abroad offers exotic experiences around the world

Chelsea Sisson lounging on a beach and relaxing. Driven Mary. These programs span across the rate studying abroad with their majors. Staff Writer students may even be ambitious enough globe. Students can choose from pro- Of course, there is the obvious ex- to embrace summer classes. The exotic grams offered in Barbados, Florence, ample: those majoring or minoring in Most students mark the beginning study abroad programs offered through Montepellier, and Prague, to name only a language can obtain new skills and of summer on their calendars well in William and Mary may woo students a few. Emily Hogge, the Global Educa- further practice through cultural im- advance. Some look forward to earn- wary of the idea of summer classes. tion Services Assistant at the Reves Cen- mersion. Tang reasserted this idea by ing some extra cash with a summer job, Twelve summer programs are offered ter for International Studies, reported saying how helpful this immersion is while others plan a leisurely summer of through the College of William and that the Cambridge program and the for the Chinese language in particular. Beijing program were two of the most Although studying abroad is most use- popular programs offered for this sum- ful for students who are majoring in a mer. Hogge also revealed that originally language, many majors, such as busi- fourteen programs were to be offered ness, can receive an international em- this summer, but two, one in Goa, India phasis, and many GERs can be met by and another in Capetown, South Africa, studying abroad. were canceled due to low student enroll- Summer study abroad programs offer ment. students who don’t have time to take a Studying abroad offers many ben- regular semester off a chance to study efi ts. Yanfang Tang, the program direc- abroad. Summer study abroad pro- tor for Beijing, believes that studying grams are, however, as Hogge stated, abroad exposes students to other cul- an “abbreviated experience.” Students tures, allows them to experience foreign are not able to absorb as much culture languages fi rsthand, and gives students and don’t have as much of a chance to an opportunity to grow personally. Alex make contacts. Bowles (‘10), who has studied abroad While some students will be lather- in the past, agrees. Bowles traveled to ing on sunscreen and sunbathing this Cairo, Egypt and said her stay helped summer, others will have what could her realize that “the American standard be a life-changing experiences abroad. of living and American luxuries are not While some students are earning cash, necessary in life.” When asked if she other students will have foreign lan- recommended studying abroad, Bowles guage and culture experiences. As Hog- stated, “Yes. You will grow as a person ge stated, “Our world is changing and Alec McKinley even if it’s not directly related to your becoming a lot more global. Studying Gateway to the world: The Wendy and Emery Reves Center offers students summer major.” abroad helps prepare students for the overseas programs and several semester-length and year-length programs. Many students are able to incorpo- rest of their lives.” Virginia Page 6 InformerThe April 8, 2009 Features SWAS 2009: ACLU lawsuit threat leads to performance restriction changes

Kristen Coyner Money on the Sex Workers Art Show,” Staff Writer composed the panel. This event oc- curred mere hours before SWAS with The 2009 tour of the Sex Worker’s defi nitive student participation gar- Art Show marked the show’s fourth ap- nered shortly before the panel. Jessee pearance at the College since 2005. This Vasold was contacted four days before year’s performance occurred with fairly the panel, while various members of the subdued public outcry relative to last Facebook group were contacted by Billy year’s, which saw numerous controver- Mutell (’09), working on behalf of the sies, from campus members all the way President’s offi ce, the night before the up to Virginia’s Attorney General. event. In President Taylor Reveley’s February College spokesperson Brian Whitson, 2 announcement, which stated that the in speaking for Mr. Mutell, stated “there show would be allowed to return without was some diffi culty fi nding participants censorship, conditions were noted under who were willing to participate…the which such a return would be permitted; president’s offi ce worked to fi nd some- namely, as stated in President Reveley’s one against the SWAS that wanted to press release, that the show would be a take part.” “means for a serious discussion about In response to the abrupt nature of pertinent issues, conducted with the in- being asked to participate, Alexander tellectual rigor and civility characteristic Powell stated “I was a bit surprised and of William & Mary.” I didn’t feel that it was as organized as In the days before the show’s March I would have liked.” Furthermore, Mr. 23 appearance, two attempts were made Powell was told when contacted that he Alex McKinley to foster a public discussion of the is- would not be the sole opposing voice on sues surrounding the show. One event the panel nor that would he would be re- Waiting for SWAS: This year’s show was just as popular, but escaped much of the turmoil was directed by the Women’s Studies de- quired to speak, saying “on both counts of last year. Still, certain restrictions were lifted only after the ACLU threatened lawsuit. partment, while the other was sponsored I was a bit misled.” The decision for a the topic had talked themselves out… I the show, the ACLU threatened a lawsuit directly out of the President’s offi ce. College-sponsored forum frustrated Jes- do not believe there were any strong, ar- on behalf of sponsoring student groups, A Campus Engagement/Campus see Vasold, who said “there was already ticulate voices against the substance of which including Lambda Alliance, Femi- Free speech discussion was fi rst held on a forum in place.” the SWAS, so the debate was a bit lop- nist Majority Leadership Alliance, Tide- March 19, several days before SWAS’s Publicity was sparse before the Col- sided.” Ultimately, however, she noted water Labor Support Committee, Me- appearance at the College. This event lege-sponsored panel and included two that the reasons for having the panel ridian Coffeehouse, and Lips. The threat also focused on the previous week’s ap- entries in Student Happenings for pro- were met. was due to performance restrictions pearance of The Century Project. Panel- motion. No other campus-wide adver- Alexander Powell’s assessment of the which included a ban on merchandise ists included student organizers of both tisements were made. event was milder, stating “It went well sales, a moderator for the post-perfor- events and Frank Cordelle, the photog- At the actual forum, media and ad- for what it was, but the attendance was mance question and answer period, a rapher for The Century Project. Oppo- ministrators primarily composed the au- smaller than I thought it would be.” prohibition on fi lming the event, and a sition voices to either The Century Proj- dience. The substance of the hour-long Commenting after the forum, Jessee ban on performers attending post-show ect or SWAS were absent at this forum. discussion between student panelists Vasold remarked on the event, stating parties. The restrictions were modifi ed However, Women’s Studies director and audience members centered on the “it was really good, but there was not a and the suit was not fi led. Christy Burns did attempt to solicit stu- legitimacy of using student fees to fund great turnout.” From William and Mary, SWAS trav- dent opposition to appear at the panel. SWAS. In addition to President Reveley, The two performances of SWAS elled to Guilford College in North The College-sponsored forum was Annie Oakley, the director of SWAS, were relatively calm compared to previ- Carolina and Firehouse Theater in organized out of the President’s offi ce and other performers were present. ous years. A few members of the Mes- Richmond, Virginia. This year, the Stu- and featured one student representative In reaction to the forum, President sianic Congregation Zion’s Sake and dent Assembly allocated $2,300 for the from either side and a moderator, law Reveley stated “The debate was good, the William and Mary Christian Group show’s return; students were charged $3 professor Susan Grover. Jessee Vasold but the attendance was weak.” Modera- Chi Alpha rallied outside of the Sadler for admission. (’11), a student organizer for SWAS, and tor Susan Grover further expounded, Center while the show took place. A vis- Alexander Powell (’10), a member of stating “It was fi ne as far as it went. I ible student-led protest was noticeably Editor’s Note: Alexander Powell is Opinion the Facebook group “Don’t Spend Our think perhaps people with a lot to say on absent this year, however. Hours before Editor of The Virginia Informer. I Beer: Alco-pop “beers” are for the birds Hart Moore save money by delivering pick up Assistant News Editor using grain alco- lines as they show hol. After sam- Flavored malt beverages, off their Bacardi A taste for beer is surely a developed pling a Smirnoff or “alcopops” as Wikipedia Silvers. one. Much like coffee, this bitter brew is Ice “Green Apple denotes them, allow approxi- On the positive unique to almost all other tastes, and a Bite”, the result mately half the female sex to side, the begin- teenager’s fi rst Budweiser is all too often of this process claim they drink beer. ning drinker may left half fi nished, his taste buds disillu- is an emasculat- fi nd this easier to sioned from the thrill of an adult drink. ed cocktail with imbibe. In fact, Our parents force us to eat asparagus, enough sweetness numerous political our peers pressure us into drinking beer, to give you a hangover from the sugar debates have ensued over the safety haz- and in the end we all grow up. Except alone. The drink is void of any hint of ards of such an innocent looking, sweet for the consumers of Smirnoff ice. barley or hops. tasting alcoholic drink. Like malt bev- Flavored malt beverages, or “alco- The brewers of these drinks (Smirnoff, erages, the alcohol content ranges from pops” as Wikipedia denotes them, allow Bacardi, Mike’s Hard Lemonade) have 4% - 7%, allowing most stores to legally approximately half the female sex to cleverly disguised their lollipops in the carry the drink. I concede that the prod- claim they drink beer. However, noth- form of silver, purple, and light green uct has its niche in the alcohol world, yet ing could be farther from the truth. The beer bottles to target their largely female this niche is decidedly novice and uncul- brewing process begins by completely consumer base. However, this hasn’t tured. Until these fl avored malt bever- fi ltering out the color and taste of a malt stopped them from reaching out to the ages are packaged in the Capri-Sun juice liquor batch. This is followed by the ad- male population. Mike’s hard lemon- boxes where they belong, The Virginia dition of large amounts of sugar, artifi - ade commercials feature a construction Informer will not extend its endorsement. cial fl avor, and lastly, a stingy amount of worker stating, “In a world gone soft, Editors Note: The Virginia Informer Hart Moore liquor. For the higher end products, the someone’s got to be hard.” Moreover, encourages its readers to please drink respon- Un-manly drinks: Gendered alcoholic liquor is dredged from the very bottom bacardisliver.com features a slew of sibly, and in accordance with local, state and beverages may have stigma in the college of the distilling barrel, but most brands suave, Ron Burgundy like gentlemen federal law. social drinking environment. Virginia The Page Informer FEATURES April 8, 2009 7 AU Professor delivers stark assesment of US, Islamic world relations

Lex Powell cultural turmoil” and to explain the Muslim American communities is prominent Muslim American com- Opinion Editor events that have “triggered many on- “How do you defi ne American iden- munities, the fi rst being the Arab or going wars.” tity?” Middle Eastern Muslims, the “in- On Wednesday, March 25 the World In his search for understanding in the Ahmed then outlined the three most digenous Islam.” The second, South in America speaker series had es- Muslim world he claimed that, “Mus- Asian Muslims who he dubbed “the teemed professor and Islamic scholar lims felt that America misunderstood best ambassadors for America,” and Akbar Ahmed speak in the Com- or maligned Islam and need to treat it the third the homegrown African monwealth Auditorium at the Sadler with much more respect.” American Muslims, whose faith he Center. The series was organized by Furthermore, he outlined the need called “fresh, invigorating, and totally the Reves Center for International for discourse between the Muslim faithful.” Ahmed hopes that by under- Studies. Ahmed is currently the Ibn world and the American Islamic com- standing these communities through Khaldun Chair of Islamic Studies at munity, citing that the world had 1.4 cultural and anthropological lenses, we American University and has served billion Muslims and that “in a couple can form an understanding of what is on the British Royal Council on Is- of years, there will be four of fi ve or to be both American and Muslim and lamic Relations. six nuclear powered Muslim countries.” how we might face the challenges of The presentation opened with two Mr Ahmed said that understand- our nation together. five-minute videos, one from a re- ing the American Muslim community In closing Ahmed said that it was cently conducted BCC interview and was “the very essence of holding onto too soon to render any conclusion but another piece from Ahmed’s docu- American identity.” He stated “The vi- was optimistic that President Obama mentary Islam and America, in which sion of America is pluralist, open, ac- and the forces in Washington were the team went to the appropriately- cepting, democratic, egalitarian, and “using their brains for the fi rst time in named Arab, Alabama to find local tolerant to religion.” Ahmed expressed a while.” And that “for the fi rst time opinions on Arabs and Muslims in his admiration of the founding fathers we have heard the word respect in general. for being great progressive minds. dealing with the Muslim world” How- Ahmed opened his speech say- However, he found it diffi cult to rec- ever he tempered this optimism with ing that his desire to research of the oncile that now in America “a Muslim a stern realism to the challenged we status of Islam in America began on appears to have no rights” and “Amer- Courtesy Photo face “if he [Obama] loses Pakistan, he 9/11. He hopes “to make sense be- ica has compromised its founding fa- R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Akbar Ahmed lectures loses Afghanistan, if he loses Afghani- tween Islam and America in a time thers’ vision.” The question Ahmed on the need for American to respect the stan he loses the entire region and… of intense emotional, political and wants answered by the Christian and Islamic world if peace is to be acheived. the game is up for America.” Witnessing Scotland’s economic depression

Jennifer Souers Scotland, they think of plaid hero. It’s also the 10th year of fi nancial powers; all funding fi gures for companies and the Staff Writer and shortbread, bagpipes and Scottish Devolution, in which comes from Westminster in the nation as a whole. whiskey. Others may think of the Parliament at Westminster form of a yearly grant, and the Many wonder what this The British Conservative Sir Walter Scott or of the movie gave autonomy in certain issues Scottish Parliament then cre- economic situation will mean Party has a new slogan: “Dad’s “Braveheart.” While Scotland back to Scotland and estab- ates its budget from the money for the future of the indepen- Nose. Mum’s Eyes. Gordon is representative of all these lished the Scottish Parliament it receives. It has little to no dence movement in Scotland. Brown’s Debt.” This phrase im- things, it is also deeply suffering at Holyrood in 1999. The Scot- authority over revenues, taxes, When the Scottish National plies that every British baby will from the current economy. tish Parliament in Edinburgh is or national fi nancial borrowing Party (SNP) was elected in have £17,000 of debt from the The Scottish Government responsible for areas like edu- powers. 2007, it promised to hold a day it’s born. This is what it is has declared 2009 the Year of cation, culture and tourism in In the United States, everyone referendum on independence like to be in the United King- Scottish Homecoming, and is Scotland, the Scottish legal sys- is watching the global fi nancial by 2011. Just last month, how- dom right now. Everywhere encouraging anyone with Scot- tem, healthcare and the Scottish crisis closely, wondering what it ever, the Parliament voted on you turn, there are signs of tish heritage to return to Scot- National Health Service, and means for us in the future, and whether or not they should global recession. In Scotland, land this year. It is the 250th other domestic issues. Inter- comparing it to the 1930s Great consider holding the refer- it’s even worse. anniversary of Scottish poet estingly enough, the Scottish Depression. In Scotland, how- endum on independence. It When most people think of Robert Burns, who is a Scottish Parliament does not have any ever, the situation is even more was defeated. It has become severe. Scotland’s economy is clear that because Scotland heavily dependent on the fi - has been hit so hard from the nancial sector, and the United economic downturn, indepen- Kingdom is rapidly becoming dence right now simply isn’t one of the countries to suffer the best political or practical most from the banking crisis. move. The Royal Bank of Scotland As an American intern in (RBS) and Lloyd’s, which both the Scottish Parliament, I’ve have a signifi cant presence in seen fi rsthand the far-reach- Scotland in terms of jobs and ing infl uence of America. investments, are both failing What happens in America and thus plunging the Scottish often makes front-page news economy into a deep recession. in Scotland. When President The economic impact of Obama was inaugurated, the bank failures is apparent all Scottish paper The Scotsman over Scotland, and it’s physi- covered it on their front page. cally visible on the streets of When Congress or the White Edinburgh. This isn’t some- House announces plans for a thing that you only see on the new economic strategy, both fi nancial pages of newspapers. the Westminster and Holy- Building and contracting fi rms rood Parliaments respond. are declaring bankruptcy. As a Examining your home coun- result, they are leaving con- try through another country’s struction projects unfi nished. perspective teaches you far For example, a housing and more about your nation than retail development project any textbook ever could. Be- was recently suspended after ing forced to step outside your the contractor went bankrupt, ethnocentric world view can leaving a hole on the streets be a fascinating and jarring Jennifer Souers of Edinburgh. Every day, new experience, but one which is A wee problem: Building projects such as this are being shut down as the Scottish economy runs into numbers are released about worthwhile and every student headwinds. Much of Scotland’s economy is based on banks, which were hit especially hard by the fi nance slump. projected job losses and debt should enjoy. Virginia Page 8 The April 8, 2009 Informer

Drink of the Week The Fat Head

Jon San So you think you can dance? Heritage dancers include history enthusaists and people interested in colonial dance. Such popular dances include the reel, cotillion, and the minuet.

Jeff Dailey Ye got served: Jeff Dailey Staff Writer College heritage dancers get Jeff is in fact a recovering alcoholic

I was planning on presenting one of my more... accessible beverages jiggy with colonial dance this week. But after the most recent issue of the “Fat Head,” I thought I’d design something to salute the “Flat Hat’s” creativity and poise, and Jon San which to choose – each with their distinct set most importantly, their word play. Staff Writer of steps and movements – and that, strangely enough, people actually create new dances. Accouterments While many students get their dance party While this notion of contemporary colonial 6oz of orange juice fi x at the frats, bumping and grinding to the choreography at fi rst struck me as anachro- (not from concentrate- Pure Valencia Juice is ideal) newest electro pop single from Lady Gaga, a nistic, I suppose it is no different from fan fi c- 2oz Cognac small minority enjoy a more refi ned, courtly tion or the innumerable remakes, reboots and (Courvoisier VSOP is highly recommended) style of dance. The William and Mary Heri- updates that Hollywood pumps into the box tage Dancers practice and perform colonial offi ce. In fact, Ms. Simpson recently choreo- Methodology routines that are deliberate and dignifi ed. graphed a dance she calls “A Passing Fancy.” Slowly stir orange juice with two ice cubes (1 is too few, 3 is too The organization was restarted two and a Heritage dances are categorized into sev- many, 4 is right out). As orange juice reaches the critical temperature half years ago after a lengthy hiatus. Jenna eral groups: reels, cotillions, playfords, minu- of 45 degrees, quickly add the cognac. Simpson, a graduate student, presides over ets, maggots (unrelated to the larval insect), Sip, and quaff the beverage. It’s really important to understand the the group and leads the dancers, ranging in and many more. The dance styles are defi ned complexity of the drink you are consuming. There should be a light number from six to eight people, through by the structure, number of people required, graphite and cherry overtone, but some of it is mitigated by the acidity several selected routines every Thursday at and pacing. of the orange juice. There is a defi nite highlight of butter/vanilla from 6pm in the Chesapeake C room. I participated in a routine called “Knee- the imported, American white oak casks. And it should end with little Heritage dancing has always been popu- land’s Romp” which was written in the 20 th aftertaste. lar in Williamsburg for obvious reasons and century. As an alum of my middle school’s many residents and colonial history enthusi- square dancing unit in Gym class, I felt that Enjoy, slainte! asts participate with the Williamsburg Heri- the simple movements could not possibly tage Dancers – the group which spurred present any serious problems. But once the Editors Note: The Virginia Informer encourages its readers to please drink Simpson to re-launch the campus heritage soaring lute music began, I felt that a head- responsibly, and in accordance with local, state and federal law. dancers. One member, Amy Green (’12), has on collision would be imminent. As someone been involved in heritage dancing for many that struggles with the Electric Slide, “Knee- years, dating back to dance classes she took land’s Romp” was a glaring example of my in Rochester, NY. Also a graduate student, lack of coordination. In spite of this, Ms. Ms. Green recently completed her thesis on Simpson said that I had a “knack” for heri- With seniors leaving, The Virginia Informer is dance in the 18 th century. In contrast to Ms. tage dancing. I imagine she was merely imi- Green’s experience, Paul Matson (’11) joined tating the genteel politesse of an 18 th century excited to announce openings for: the Heritage Dancers on a whim, having been lady. interested by the “fancy dresses” in passing Even though the pacing of “Kneeland’s - PHOTOGRAPHERS the Chesapeake room one day. Romp” never caught me out of breath, Ms. However, unless it is a special event – Green said that “some dances get very vig- - GRAPHIC DESIGNERS such as the George Washington Ball which orous and jigs can be quite aerobic.” Clearly, brings together hundreds of colonial danc- heritage dancing could have a place in the Fit- ers from across the nation to Williamsburg Well lessons at the Rec. - WEBSITE DESIGNERS every March – the dancers dress casually: t- While it is unlikely that you will see sweaty, *some of these positions are paid shirt, jeans, and sneakers are the norm. On writhing bodies at any Heritage Dancers prac- the contrary, the dance titles (i.e. “Ramsgate tice, it is perhaps a good souvenir of a time Contact Bert Mueller at [email protected] Assembly and “Six Hand Reel”) and music when dance was structured and music was are appropriately colonial. Ms. Simpson clari- not the by-product of Auto-Tune, synthesiz- fi ed that there are thousands of dances from ers and computerized beat-programming. Pub Council reverses itself, provides funding for Lips Bert Mueller women’s issues. Another issue that was few members of the Council expressed members expressed an interest in seeing Managing Editor brought up was the fact that the magazine dissatisfaction with such a high price. one more issue before they are consid- includes cutouts from magazines such as Mark Constantine suggested the amount ered. In a meeting on Friday April 3 rd the Cosmopolitan. There was some worry that of $1600. After some deliberation, the The Publications Council is a board Publications Council voted to give $2,000 usage might create copyright issues. amount of $2000 was agree upon and made up of the editors of student in seed money to the student publication, At the Friday meeting 2 members of suggested for a vote. publications and staff members of the LIPS . Last semester LIPS had been denied Lips presented a case for funding that ex- The motion to fund the magazine College. The Council funds member school funding but managed to release an plained previous legal hang-ups. They had with $2000 seed money passed with publications and has veto power over issue of the magazine in spite of that fact. compiled the brief with the help of Pro- a vote of 8-1 with 3 council members editor selections for these publications. Also at this meeting the Christian publica- fessor Hulse, Professor Heymann and the absent. The representatives from LIPS Member publications include Flat Hat , tion The Beacon was granted $1000 in seed Student Legal Services. also expressed an interest in joining the The Dog Street Journal , JUMP!, The Pillory, money for an inaugural issue. Originally, LIPS was interested in get- Publications Council. Mark Constantine, WCWM, WMTV, The Monitor, The Wil- LIPS had been denied funding by the ting over $2900 for the issue. This would Assistant Vice President for Student Af- liam and Mary Review and Winged Nation . Publications Council seemingly due to have covered the printing costs of 1500 fairs, recommended they seek “perma- The Virginia Informer is not a member of their controversial presentation of sex and copies of the issue with a color cover. A nency next semester.” Other council the Publications Council. Virginia Page Informer April 8, 2009 9 Professor Baltes stimulates debate, creates enthusiasm, inspires students to attend class Ian Kirkpatrick people Hobbes is talking about here.” Assistant News Editor SA While discussing Locke’s Essay on Human Understanding, Baltes mentions pirates, as If you’re a government student, taking well as sharks. “Sharks don’t feel bad when a class with Professor Baltes will prove to they bite you, it’s what sharks do.” After as- be a memorable academic experience. Al- signing Rousseau’s Discourse , conversation ways dressed in business casual or North- the next day focused on the noble savage. ern professor garb, Mr. Baltes creates a “Rousseau is upset about how physically forceful presence in the class room. As a weak and dependent society has made us,” visiting professor in the Government De- and how “every move in the direction of partment, he teaches political theory and civil society is a step down. What would international relations courses. happen if you set a pit bull on the noble “One of the problems in teaching [this] savage? It’s only like a hundred pounds, is how abstract it is,” Mr. Baltes has said. he’d defend himself, but you’d be toast.” “It seems remote, distant and cold.” Yet Sophomore Aimee Dineiro, who took Mr. Baltes’s class is notable for the inter- his freshman seminar “Utopia Dystopia” esting way he illustrates these concepts last year, said he was “really good at spark- through “anecdotes from [students’] daily ing debate” and “breaking people’s as- lives.” Although he insists he is a “novice,” sumptions about political theory.” most of his students would confess that Mr. Baltes’s page on Rate My Profes- he makes them genuinely want to come to sors has some memorable quotes: “I’m class. Just make sure you do the reading— not worthy!” writes one student. Another if you don’t, he’ll know, but he won’t call says “you’ll stress a lot over your papers, on you. and when you get an A, you will not feel His philosopher’s gaze and Nietzschan the least bit arrogant about telling every- shaved head and goatee do cast a rather one you know.” Indeed lecture is actually intimidating fi rst impression. Rumor has fun, and his grading policy is exceptionally it, he is an ex cop—of which I’m sure any- fair. Students often can’t get enough, and one who’s taken a class with him would be his offi ce hours are frequently mobbed convinced. (as far as offi ce hours go). Mr. Baltes says In Gov 304, while drudging through when you hand a paper in, “you already the myriad of defi nitions of Hobbes’s know what grade you have, there are no Leviathan , we come upon “vainglorious.” surprises.” There are no exams in any of Mr. Baltes illustrates this with an anecdote: his classes, only papers and class participa- Ian Kirkpatrick “go on youtube and check out videos of tion. If you are interested in government, The government guru: Professor Baltes’ ability to make abstract principles applicable people driving lawn mowers down stairs. or think you might just want to give it a try, and his references to pop-culture have made him a popular professor among the Government They are the vainglorious, those are the Professor Baltes is a sure bet. department. He is a visiting professor teaching political theory and international relations.

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Students who want to make an WANTED: IMPACT on campus -Writing -Editing -Photography -Web design -Podcasting -Advertising Meetings on Mondays, 7:30pm in Blair 223 Virginia Page The 10 April 8, 2009 Informer STUDENT TASERED: Student believed to have been attempting to get away from police continued from page one Dailey (’10) stated that “I agree with the policy of having policemen physically Hurson, “It didn’t seem necessary for carrying tasers because it protects the him to be tased.” policemen, but the abuse of tasering is Matt Beato (’09), who was leaving the just wrong.” Interim Secretary of the Green Leafe after the incident, reported Student Rights Department Amanda that “at one point he [the student] was Mullens (’10) said, “from what I’ve sitting up and laying on his back. [There heard, he wasn’t struggling to harm the were] defi nitely enough cuts on his back police offi cer—he was struggling to get to notice.” Other eyewitness reports away.” differed regarding the specifi c details of Mullens, speaking for the Depart- the incident. ment also said, “the committee always The week following the incident, stands behind WMPD and WPD in the Student Assembly Department of enforcing the law, but we have a prob- Student Rights met to investigate alle- lem when there are accounts that sug- gations that police had used excessive gest that excessive force may have been force against the student. Members used in the progress of upholding said of the committee were divided on the law that would violate the rights of a question of whether the tasering was student and a citizen of Williamsburg.” appropriate. SA Chief of Staff Jeff SOLICITATION RESTRICTED: ‘FIRE’ critizes college free-speech restrictions continued from page one the bias reporting system, e-mail moni- toring, and free speech restrictions im- with the criticism that restricting cam- plemented by the administration. FIRE paigning to several 10 by 10 foot squares has fought against “free speech zones” was an insult to the First Amendment. at Texas A and M university, and their The candidates also largely thought that argument was ruled valid in court. The the judicial violation prescribed in the hand- College, however, has not yet removed book for this offense would be overly harsh these restrictions from its guidelines. for violating these rules. Mr. Constantine FIRE has contacted past administrations did make it clear that next year if the election about their issues with restrictions, but so commission requests more areas be open far no action has been taken. to candidate campaigning that he will listen Mr. Constantine did allude to future and assess these locations as viable cam- plans to build a symbolic free speech zone paign options as long as he is approached on campus, where students know they can by a commissioner prior to Election Day. go any time of day to hear one of their The organization FIRE (Foundation classmates “sound off” about any issue that for individual rights in education) has crit- is bothering them from international poli- www.VAInformer.com icized William and Mary in recent years tics to why they dislike the trayless Caf. Mr. and rated them a red light on their “free Constantine believes that there is a decent All the news that’s fi t to go online. speech stoplight.” This rating was due to chance this will be done in the near future. Get The Virginia Informer delivered to your door! The Virginia Informer is the NEWEST news publication on campus and The Informer is the ONLY completely independent student newspaper of the College of William and Mary. We report what others dare not print!

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Please make checks payable to The Virginia Informer. If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected] Virginia The Page 11 Informer Arts & Culture April 8, 2009 Restaurant Review: Friends’ Café offers novel fare at reasonable prices

Michael Watson until the end, and smooth, not slushie-like News Editor but not fully liquid. And above all, the fl a- vor was extraordinary. I recommend the Friends’ Café smoothies to anyone. The shrimp burger and fries arrived a few minutes after the smoothie and were brought to my seat by the cashier in a plas- Friends’ Café, located just two blocks tic deli tray. The portion of fries was ap- from campus at the intersection of Scot- propriate for the price, and the fries were land and Prince George Streets, is open hot and not overly crispy. The burger con- Alec McKinley for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with lunch sisted of a few fried shrimp doused in a Imported from Richmond: The side entrance to Jefferson Hall is through gates beginning at 11 AM. The café has interior sauce, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and pick- formerly at the Virginia state Capitol building. tables and counter seating, as well as patio le on a hamburger bun. The shrimp were seating, with a walk-up register for order- more sinewy than I prefer, but were oth- ing. Much of the dining area was dominat- erwise tasty. On the whole, the sandwich Nooks & Crannies: ed by a fl atscreen TV showing SportsCen- tasted pleasant, with the sauce providing a ter, a welcome relief from the boredom of neutral balance of fl avor that worked well being the only person in the café. Offer- with the textures of the bun, the shrimp, Richmond Capitol ings included assorted deli sandwiches, pa- and the lettuce. However, the burger was ninis, and wraps ($5.95-$6.45), Asian spe- a bit of a disappointment, as the fried cialties ($12 and up), and an assortment of shrimp were somewhat overwhelmed by “burgers” ($5.95, fries included). Drinks the taste of the bun. building loses gates available included bubble tea ($3.29), However, I can say that I will eat at smoothies ($3.49), soft drinks, and beer. Friends’ Café again. The smoothie is fan- I decided to order the “real shrimp tastic, and the food offerings are diverse to Jefferson Hall burger” ($5.95) and a strawberry smooth- enough to permit me to try a different ie ($3.49). The smoothie was prepared “burger” next time. Portions are suffi - Bryan Callaway an invocation by Dr. WAR Goodwin, quickly and brought to my table by the ca- cient for a deli lunch, and prices are within Staff Writer and the formal presentation of the shier. The smoothie was served in a plastic the range of a William and Mary student, gates was done by Dr. JAC Chandler. take-away cup, revealing a deep red color. especially since Friends’ offers a 5% dis- The gates outside of Jefferson Hall During the ceremony the choir led by The texture was perfect and consistent count to students. on the Jamestown Road side have not a Mrs. Kipp sang several selections that always been there, in fact, they are from the daughters of the American Revo- the state capital building in Richmond. lution thought would be suitable to The gates were installed outside the hall honor the memory of such a person. as a memorial to Dr. Kate Waller Bar- The gates themselves are somewhat rett on April 30th, 1926. of a mystery because it is not quite Dr. Barrett lived from 1859 to 1925, known when they were installed at and was an essential member of the the capitol. It is known that they were college community. She served on the outside the governor’s offi ce guarding Board of Visitors, and was described the entrance during the time of Gov- as a friend of all women students at ernor O’Ferrall from state records, but the college. In her later years she was historians differ as to when they were a trustee of Phi Beta Kappa, and was installed with some stating that they also state regent of the DAR from may have been there as far back as the 1918 until her death. The daughters tenure of Governor Monroe. What all of the American Revolution chapter historians agree on is that when dedi- from Richmond felt that Dr. Barrett cated outside of Jefferson Hall they deserved this honor, and donated the were at least 100 years old, making Michael Watson gates to the college to be dedicated to them at least 180 years old today, if not her memory. more. Close to campus: Easily accessible to students without cars, this restaurant is perfect The ceremony itself was begun with Now you know. for a bite to eat with friends. Its low price is accentuated by its good taste. Music Review: Bromst creates strange but good vibrations

Jack Evans into “Red F,” one of the more accessible songs on the Music Critic album. “Red F” is full of the same bubbly synth and pro- cessed vocals that Deacon is known for, but this time it sounds bigger, more anthemic. The album’s true standout, however, is “Snookered.” At eight minutes long, it seems to pass by in about half that time. It starts out pensive, with Deacon singing some Before I listened to Bromst , the latest album by Dan introspective lyrics: “Been wrong so many times before, Deacon (who performed at William and Mary on April but never quite like this.” Then his vocals are warped into 5th), I was acquainted with the Baltimore artist’s mu- an almost percussive instrument atop a drum breakdown. sic only through Spiderman of the Rings’ “Woody It is probably the album’s most overtly danceable track. Woodpecker”—a track that features a seemingly endless Other highlights are the weirdly processed guitars on loop of the cartoon character’s trademark laugh and may “Woof Woof” and the a cappella folk song “Wet Wings.” be the most annoying four minutes of music I have ever Even the chipmunk vocals on “Baltihorse” sound good. heard. At the time, I fi led Deacon away with fellow Bal- I guess I am becoming desensitized to this guy; once you timore residents Animal Collective, a band whose appeal spend a little time with him, Deacon is pretty hard not to has always escaped me. like. However, his cheeky grin in press photos indicates Turns out I was wrong. I am pleased to inform you that that he clearly does not care what anybody thinks. nothing on Bromst sounds like “Woody Woodpecker” or Let his music speak for itself. Bottom line: With Bromst , even Animal Collective. It is less a novelty act and more Deacon has toned down the potentially grating elements www.VAInformer.com the work of a fully formed, experimental artist. of his musical aesthetic and created an album that both All the news that’s fi t to go online. Opener “Build Voice” does exactly what its title sug- uncompromisingly avant garde and unabashedly pop. gests. It is an extended intro of sorts, a gradual crescendo That’s no small feat. Respect is due. Virginia Page The 12 April 8, 2009 arts & culture Informer Book Review: ‘Idol’ singer rocks Biography sheds new light socks off WM fans

Kris Vogel on President Richard Nixon Layout Assistant

Alexander Powell teur acting career. Al- Opinion Editor RICHARD M. NIXON: though some might fi nd this information A LIFE IN FULL superfl uous, Black Uncomfortably cramped inside the Chesapeake Room next manages to human- to menopausal middle-aged American Idol fans and giddy col- Author: Conrad Black ize Nixon, a man who lege students, the Saturday night did not look promising. As a Pages: 1184 all too often has been hint of body odor permeated the area, it seemed as though the Richard M. Nixon: A Life in Full by Con- Publisher: PublicAffairs turned into a carica- evening could only get worse. rad Black ( Franklin Delano Roosevelt: Cham- ture of himself. How- Then came the fi rst beat. Like a crashing wave, it pulsated pion of Freedom) is, not surprisingly, a book ISBN: 1586485199 ever, Black doesn’t and swelled, growing faster and louder as the band members about the life of Richard Nixon. The List Price: $40.00 fail to aim the focus took their places onstage amidst the confusion of a scarlet 2007 book is indeed a life in full weighing of his book into the strobe light. The guitar and the vocals swept in, culminating in in at a whopping 1059 pg so it is safe to area most people are a rhythmic ache that throbbed in the sternums of the gaping say that this book is not for the person with only a slight interested in, the Nixon presidency, Watergate, and audience below. It was a good ache. interest in Nixon. Black is a skilled biographer who is its aftermath. On Saturday, March 28 th , American Idol winner David able to show both the glory and grotesqueness in the Nearly 600 pages of this book are dedicated to Cook performed at the Sadler Center on his national Declara- character of Richard Nixon and shed some fair light these fi ve years. Nixon’s defi ning achievements, ac- tion Tour, hosted by AMP (Alma Mater Productions). Cook’s on the fallen president. He is able to engage the reader cording to Black, were his foreign policy decisions, emotionally charged voice carried over the occasionally maxed with elegant prose and wit and make them want to stick ending Vietnam, opening China, and so on. How- out volume of the instrumentals. He created a playful mood with it despite its tome-like length. However, the book, ever, Black does a disservice to the goal of painting by spraying water over the crowd and tossing them his used even for its massive size, has very few original sources. a full view of the Nixon presidency, since he gives guitar pick. Most of the information used in the book is gleaned a somewhat superfi cial gloss to such important do- The singer addressed the crowd quite humorously, joking from things that others have written about Nixon and a mestic policies such as the desegregation of schools, that the College would be billed for his bass player’s sneak- fair share of Nixon’s own memoirs and adopting fi at currency and attempting ers being destroyed by the mud of the Sunken Gardens. In essays. This approach is not entirely to overhaul a failing welfare system. response to the earsplitting cries of, “I love you David!” he wrong though, as Henry Kissinger, a All in all Conrad Black’s is an im- smiled sheepishly and said, “I love you too—and I love my man who knew Nixon as well as nearly portant and enjoyable read that is able job.” any of his subordinates has said “Rich- to establish a fair view of Richard Establishing something of a rapport with the crowd, Cook ard Nixon is much better understood Nixon. This biography is one writ- allowed fans to vote on a cover performance that was over- reading what he wrote than listening to ten to truly understand the man and whelmingly dominated by votes for Van Halen’s “Hot for the idiosyncratic and inconsistent fl ow not a Nixon smear job written by a Teacher.” He gave the spotlight to his guitarist who captivated of what he said to his subordinates.” Kennedyphile as is too often the case the audience with a dexterous solo. The fi rst few hundred pages deals when dealing with Nixon biographies. For his last song, the popular hit “Light On,” Cook raised with areas often overlooked in Nixon I would say that this book is a book his hands over his head, allowing the audience to maintain the biographies, his early life, engage- that should certainly be read by all beat and sing one repeat of the chorus. Students, singing from ment and early married life with Pat students of Government and foreign memory, swayed to Cook’s melody and fl ashed their opened (who turned down his fi rst few pro- policies, especially ones with a focus cell phones. Carried by changing lights and pulsing beats, the posals), Nixon’s time in the house on U.S. China relations. An enjoyable, concert was a rush that none of the attending college kids, nor and on the HUAC, and also his ama- if at times dry, read. their fellow raging cougars, will be quick to forget. April Schedule Live Performances

Dean Shostak’s Crystal Concert Movies April 8, 10, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29 at 11:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. The Williamsburg Symphonia presents: Steven Soderbergh’s Che: Part Two Corigliano: Elegy April 9 – 12 at 4:15 or 6:45 p.m. Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 3, Joyce Yang, piano Haydn: Symphony No. 104 April 8 at 8 p.m. Theater of War April 10 – 17 at 4, 5:45 or 7:30 p.m. 18 th Century Play Series: Polly Honeycombe April 9, 16, 23, 30 at 8 p.m. The Class A Grand Medley April 17 – 23 at 6:30 or 9 p.m. April 13, 20, 27 at 7:30 p.m.

The Betrayal Coyote Run April 18 at 8 p.m. April 24 – 30 at 6:30 or 8:15 p.m. The Rat Pack April 24, 25 at 8 p.m. Virginia The Page Informer arts & culture April 8, 2009 13

The Finer Side: Floriography 101: Your guide to the language of fl owers Spring time means sev- eral things: the end of term is close, warm weather, and Red Rose = Eternal love, romance Orange lily = pure and simple hatred blooming fl owers. With Eas- ter, Mother’s Day, Gradua- Thorn-less Rose = Love at fi rst sight White Carnation = disdain tion, and several other spring and summer events drawing Forget-me-not = True love, “key to my heart” Yellow Carnation = disappointment, rejection near, you can be sure that Carnation (pink) = A woman’s love you’ll be seeing, giving and Jennifer Souers Lettuce = cold-hearted receiving many bouquets of The Finer Side Tulip (red) = A declaration of love fl owers soon. Some fl owers Yellow Rose = can also mean jealousy or infi delity have widely known special meanings, or are more ap- Tulip (yellow) = Hopeless love propriate at certain occasions – i.e. red roses mean Black Rose = death, hatred love and romance, lilies are usually seen around Eas- Daffodil = unrequited love ter– though many other fl owers, also with special meanings, could add a certain element of fun to in- Dill = pure lust clude in a bouquet given as a gift, or used as a cen- trepiece! Morning Glory = love in vain Cabbage = profi t Floriography became very popular in the 19th cen- tury under the reign of Queen Victoria. As societal Honeysuckle = devoted affection, bonds of trust Orchid = elegance rules often restricted conversation, fl owers became a way for people to send secret messages between Geranium = gentility each other, usually as an expression of one’s roman- tic feelings. Flower dictionaries became best-sellers Grass = submission – the fi rst one published was Le Languge des Fleurs Pear Blossom = lasting friendship by Charlotte de la Tour in 1818. More updated and Lavender = devotion or distrust comprehensive dictionaries regarding meanings and Yellow Rose = friendship fl oral etiquette started appearing in the mid-1800s Wheat = prosperity when fl owers were more widely used as a means of Dark Pink Rose = Gratitude communication. Sunfl ower = lofty thoughts, purity, arrogance While different dictionaries can give contradicting Rosemary = remembrance meanings, here are a few meanings to some more Olive branch = peace common fl owers and some unique ones as well! Bells of Ireland = Good luck

Movie Review: Purpose, principles are the moral dilemma in Mendes’ latest fi lm

Patrick Macaluso Marital problems begin when they By far the most outstanding aspect Film Critic both begin to feel trapped in a life in of the fi lm was the acting. Leonardo the suburbs that they had never imag- DiCaprio should have been nomi- ined for themselves, coinciding with nated for an Oscar. I have said before feelings of obligation and responsibil- that Kate Winslet should have been ity. The fi lm is enhanced by the per- nominated in the Supporting category formance of mad man John Givings for The Reader and Lead for Revolu- I’ve been anticipating Revolution- (Michael Shannon) who acts as a sort tionary Road. Her performance in this ary Road ever since I heard about it al- of moral compass for the Wheelers. fi lm was, in my opinion, her very best most two years ago. I am an avid Kate On the surface, this fi lm’s primary performance to date, which says a lot. Winslet fan, and when I heard about purpose seems to be criticizing con- Michael Shannon’s role, although this fi lm, I thought that her Oscar formity and the suburban trap. Al- limited, was nonetheless extremely would be soon coming. I was almost though effectively portrayed, this idea impressive and intensely thought-pro- right – she won, but for The Reader. comes perhaps a bit too late to really voking. Revolutionary Road tackles similar is- be considered original. However, I be- I think that the fi lm was unjustifi - sues as Winslet’s previous fi lm Little lieve this fi lm did a great job of por- ably left out in the awards circuit (in Children – the suburban lifestyle – traying the mindset of the individuals favour of subpar fi lms such as Frost/ but in a less satirical manner and with involved. Films like Little Children ef- Nixon), but, then again, the awards more of an emphasis on individual fectively attacked the surface, whereas circuit notoriously shafts the fi lms principles versus the perception of a Revolutionary Road presented an am- that truly deserve recognition. life purpose. bivalent moral dilemma. Because of The fi lm was perhaps not the best The fi lm follows the life of a young that, director Sam Mendes deserves in terms of a cohesive narrative, but it 1950s couple, Frank (Leonardo Di- acclaim for presenting a unique point was certainly thought provoking and Caprio) and Alice (Winslet) Wheeler. of view. entertaining to say the least. Photo gallery offers astonishing glimpse into the developing world

Bryan Callaway ferent stories and cardinalities Director, Mireille Sharp (‘10), the exhibit’s efforts in steering in August 2007 as an effort to Staff Writer of the developing world. In ad- following the review of these away from the archetypal im- greater convey the impact of dition, this year, the gallery will 800 submissions, the IRC Cares ages that often fi ll the head- Non-Governmental Organiza- There aren’t too many oppor- dually serve in a fundraising ca- Service Initiative devised a fi nal lines of the mainstream media. tions (NGOs) throughout the tunities to catch a glimpse of pacity, with all proceeds from gallery of the 50 most intrigu- “I feel like the impression a lot world, IRC Cares sponsors a the realities of life inside North the gallery’s functions being di- ing and astonishing images to be of people have is pictures of single-NGO for one year as it Korea, and so when the op- rected to Doctors Without Bor- displayed. Albeit a grueling pro- starving babies in the news or works to both fundraise and im- portunity emerges, it should be ders (Medecins sans Frontiers). cess, the fi nal selection achieves of exotic beaches and animals, prove awareness of the NGO’s seized. This is the case of the Perhaps one of the most its purpose on all counts, expos- so this allows people to see a signifi cant issues on campus. 2nd Annual IRC Cares Develop- unique aspects of the gallery, ing the world inside countries different side, maybe see things Tonight’s offi cial opening of ing World Gallery, which opens which is coordinated by IRC such as India, Syria, and even that they would never have been the gallery begins with a recep- tonight, April 8, in the Sadler Cares, and supported in large North Korea. able to see on their own,” said tion and silent auction of the Center. The gallery, which is part by the Muscarelle Museum Indeed, while the exhibit’s fo- Ms. Sharp. photographs in the James Room sponsored by IRC Cares, an arm of Art, is its exclusive use of stu- cus is on improving the breadth The Developing World Gal- of the Sadler Center. The exhib- of the International Relations dent submissions, for which it and depth of the general public’s lery is one of the principal func- it, which is located in the Sadler Club, seeks to promote a greater received over 800 earlier this se- exposure to life inside the devel- tions hosed by the IRC Cares Center atrium, will run through understanding of the many dif- mester. According to IRC Cares oping world, viewers will notice Service Initiative. Established April 22. Virginia Page 14 InformerThe April 8, 2009 Opinion Staff Editorial: Letter to the Editor: College needs to revise Dance, students! its solicitation policy The mayor has appointed yet another apparent that the discussion seems to be council to discuss the possibility of end- leaning towards tightening the rule rath- In 2007, I listened as an SA Senator is rarely and selectively enforced by ing the much hated “three person rule” er than expanding it. attempted to tell me how clear the Col- the College, many candidates felt they that has plagued many a car-less student If this seems to be where the discus- lege’s solicitation policy was. “It’s com- could get away with violating it, pun- living off campus and it appears the sion is heading, the student representa- mon sense,” he argued. “Who doesn’t ishing individuals who follow rules as great dance has begun again. tives should perhaps utilize their right to know what solicitation is?” a matter of principle. Finally, because The dance of which we speak is that use the door. We hope that discussion Well, I don’t know exactly. And if many candidates felt that the policy one in which “the powers that be”, the proves fruitful and that, at long last, the people don’t understand Col- was in direct confl ict with the mayor and local offi cials, mention that rule can be repealed, or at least expand- lege policies, that’s an enor- fi rst amendment, they openly they would be willing to reconsider the ed, to allow four people or – heaven for- mous problem. and publicly chose to violate rule, dangling the carrot in front of the bid, even fi ve people - to live together in Campus policies need to be it and hoped that they would student body who naively send envoys, a house. However, if the citizens of Wil- clear. In the American legal get punished so they could sue everybody talks (and yells) for a while, liamsburg on the council have become system, precedent judicial cases the College -- something that nobody listens and in the end nothing deaf to our supplicant cries of modera- guide the appropriate punish- no one needs. is changed. tion to a draconian law, our representa- ments for criminal offenses. The College needs to revise Yet some things are achieved to make tives should reserve their right to quit On campus, however, federal Matt Beato its solicitation policy. The Col- the dance worthwhile for certain parties. the discussions while still holding their law bans the disclosure of most lege needs to allow passive The powers that be get to claim they heads high, knowing that no real discus- of the intricacies of student conduct literature distribution and solicitation were open to discussion, the citizens can sion was desired. cases, making clarity in how regulations without prior permission in certain areas sleep easy knowing “danged punk kids” The student body should also push for are worded incredibly important. such as the SC Terrace; the current re- will stay off their lawns, the student reps them to come home. We know that dis- Unclear regulations can thus be open quirement to get permission in advance receive nice resume fi ller and the student cussion seems promising and that it very to selective enforcement, interpretation, can lead to unnecessary suppression body are, once again, left holding the well could work, but the student body and punishment. Additionally, they can based on either viewpoint or timing. short end of the stick. needs some results on this. The longer create “chilling effects” -- where some- With regard to viewpoint, unconscious However, it seems that these recent the law stays in place, the harder it will one who is afraid of violating a policy blocking of requests based on the ide- batch of talks have actually begun to be to remove; we students just can’t keep doesn’t exercise rights that they other- ology of the requester is possible. With produce negative results. It has become dancing forever. wise would. regard to timing, if someone wanted to The College’s solicitation policy is pass out literature advertising a memo- one of these unclear regulations. The rial on a Sunday for a student who died policy has, in the past, been interpreted the previous day, there is no way they Is it our Student Assembly? to ban the distribution of The Virginia could get prior permission and thus no Informer to way they could Look at any communication from the per guest. A similar bill appropriated students pass- prevent violat- Student Assembly in recent months and for $400 for a student-police tailgate ing through ing the policy. it will be emblazoned with the phrase that was also very poorly attended. If the SC Ter- Unclear regulations can thus be open To be sure, “Brought to you by YOUR Student As- a student wanted to get to know their race unless to selective enforcement, interpreta- the College’s sembly”. This phrase would Student Assembly representa- the Informer tion, and punishment. Additionally, policy has make it seem as if the Student tives or police offi cers better, obtained pri- they can create “chilling effects” -- some good Assembly is solely out to make they could actually take the or permis- where someone who is afraid of violat- aspects. We the lives of students better. initiative to do it on their own sion from ing a policy doesn’t exercise rights that need to pre- Unfortunately, this is not always rather than be offered a bribe the College they otherwise would. serve the parts the case. of food. administra- of the policy The Student Assembly col- Moreover, the Student As- tion. Whether that minimize lects most of its money from Nick Hoelker sembly gives out annual med- you read the disruption to mandatory Student Activity Staff Writer als to any member of the SA Informer because you think it’s an ex- academic and living environments. But Fees. These fees amount to who has served in their senior ample of quality campus journalism or the current policy is far too broad, cum- $88 per student per year. These fees are year or who has served for two years. because it makes you cringe, you should bersome, unclear, and has far too much allocated to student organizations for Thankfully, this money comes out of be able to understand that a group of potential to actually be a violation of the their activities. This money goes to fund the SA’s off-campus fees that are funded students quietly passing out newspapers fi rst amendment. The College must re- events from culture nights to the Sex through fundraisers, such as the refrig- to passersby causes minimal disruption vise this policy, lest it continue to deal Workers’ Art Show. Other ridiculous erator sale. However, if this is truly our to the campus environment. with students who are confused at best spending from the Student Assembly Student Assembly, they should be able This policy also had an effect on the or angry at worst. includes appropriating $1,000 to distrib- to fi nd something on which to spend most recent Student Assembly election. ute “Hark Upon the Ballot Box” stickers money that is actually useful to students I served as Chairman of the SA Elec- and spending $575 on a new golf cart rather than this self-aggrandizing display tions Commission during the March for APO, even though the organization of egotism. 2009 election cycle and was principally Like what already funds twenty socials, two retreats If the Student Assembly continues responsible for enforcing the rules in and two formals a semester. Payment to struggle to fi nd uses for our money that election. Because I have respect of these fees is required whether or not that actually benefi t the student body as for rules and procedures even if I dis- you see? a student is a member of any clubs or a whole, the SA should drastically drop agree with them, I helped make candi- attends any of their programming activi- the Student Activity Fee. Another way dates aware of this policy and negoti- ties. to accomplish this would be to cut fund- ated several places on campus where The Student Assembly has also been ing for clubs’ activities. This would al- solicitation would be allowed. Previous criticized for not reaching out enough low students to choose to pay for which commission chairmen did neither of JOIN to the student body as a whole but their events they would actually like to at- these things. The College’s policies do modest attempts to do so have just re- tend. Nevertheless, the Student Assem- not delineate what types of campaign- sulted in a further hemorrhaging of stu- bly should be praised for making a bit ing constitute solicitation -- holding a dent money. The Senate unanimously of headway toward this goal as Student sign? passing out literature? shaking US. decided to spend $579.91of student Activity Fees will be reduced by $2 a se- hands? asking individuals to vote? us- activity fees money on platters of food mester to $87 a semester next year. The ing a bullhorn? -- which left me in the and copying fl yers for a “What Can the newly elected Student Assembly should extremely diffi cult position of asking Student Assembly Do For You” event. prioritize spending money only on what candidates to comply with rules that The Flat Hat estimated that the event is absolutely necessary for the better- are not clearly delineated. Informer had ten to twenty non-SA participants ment of the whole student body and not As unclear regulations tend to do, which would equal a minimum of $29 on frivolous matters. the solicitation policy caused several meetings problems in this instance. First, be- cause the policy was unclear, many are every candidates stayed away from any sort of campaigning -- which created some- Monday www.VAInformer.com thing of a “chilling effect” on free speech on election day. The fact that All the news that’s fi t to go online. the policy states the punishment for 7:30 p.m. violations as anything from “warning to suspension” certainly exacerbated Blair 223 this effect. Second, because the policy Virginia The Page Informer Opinion April 8, 2009 15 Letter from the Editor: Prepare for another year of hard hitting journalism from The Informer Three years ago I started writing for Informer’s advocacy for student rights in what appeared to be a content-driven ing Mr. Lawrence’s January visit we co- The Virginia Informer , by accident. I had and interviewing two Virginia Congress- decision. In the year ahead the Informer sponsored with AMP his public talk in signed up at the student activities fair for men. The achievements of prior Editors will continue to bring to the community the University Center. We recognize the radio station, the television station, are daunting, and their shoes unrivaled coverage of news the value of our alumni and are grate- and each campus newspapers. Ultimately will be hard to fi ll. that student fee-supported ful for their continued contributions to I only attended The Informer ’s meeting and The Informer ’s trademark newspapers dare not print. campus life. was hooked. In the recent past The In- investigations will continue The Virginia Informer On- Many longtime writers and Editors former has become an established campus to expose various issues that line, vainformer.com, will will be graduating in May. The con- newspaper, often the one students read would remain otherwise also continue to be the fi rst tributions made by our outgoing staff to learn what is really going on around unreported. In the past we to break major stories. In members have been extraordinary. An campus. The Informer exists as the only in- have focused attention on the past year The Informer equally talented and committed staff dependently funded newspaper on cam- the anonymous bias report- Online was fi rst to reveal has been selected to operate the In- pus, allowing us to fearlessly pursue news ing system, that the admin- that the City of Williams- former through the next year. Bert that goes beyond offi cial press releases. istration attempted to estab- burg was suing student Mueller, Will Clements, Sarah Nadler, The paper was founded by Joe Luppi- lish, and helped dramatically Steven Nelson residents of 711 Richmond Michael Watson, Kirk Vernegaard, Ra- no-Esposito and Amanda Yasenchak in reduce its more nefarious as- Editor in Chief Road for violating the three chel Smith, Julia Riesenberg, Alexan- 2005. Joe and Amanda made a name for pects. Coverage of the be- person to a house rule. And der Powell, Meredith Wachs, Gunnar the paper by launching investigations into havior of the William and Mary Police fi rst to inform students of the winner of Gregory, Sam McVane, Alec McKinley the college administration and aspects of Department exposed incidents ranging the recent Student Assembly presidential and other incoming editors will con- the campus previously unexplored by from a female student on bike being run election, and fi rst to break the news of tinue the Informer’s commitment to newspapers. They editorialized in favor over by a police cruiser and then issued a student being tasered by Williamsburg maintaining an independent press on of effective and open governance for the a ticket, to members of the department police outside the Green Leafe. campus. I look forward to working College, and achieved many successes refusing two female students’ midnight An important aspect of The Inform- with each of them in the upcoming along the way. For the past year Andrew request for escort hours after their friend er is our dedication to refl ecting the year. Going into the Informer’s future Blasi has served as Editor in Chief. He was mugged. The functions of the Pub- importance of alumni. Our regular we draw not only on extensive expe- oversaw the expansion of the paper’s size lications Council, a committee which alumni profi les have seen The Informer rience in covering campus news and and scope. Andrew convinced the ad- controls the editorial leadership and interview all current members of Con- investigation, but on an energetic and ministration to provide The Informer with funding of many other campus publica- gress who have a William and Mary cooperative staff. Be prepared for an- on-campus offi ce space and expanded tions, have similarly been described by degree. We interviewed Scrubs creator other year of hard hitting news cover- the number of newspaper conferences the Informer, notably following the deni- Bill Lawrence (‘90) and subsequently age from The Informer! editors attended, all while continuing the al of funding to feminist magazine Lips ’ worked to bring him to campus. Dur-

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It is a tired and overly heard moral trope that the police. The Informer is an independent publication and “you can’t have your cake and eat it too” but it In terms of what inspired me to write this, does not receive any public funding, unlike is a true one, and one that we often are often I am sure none will be shocked to hear that other publications at William and Mary. faced with. You can’t party all the time and it was the recent tasering of a student by the still get straight A’s, at least most of us. You local police. Now I will not claim to know all can’t get all of your readings done and also get the details of this case but I have heard it on We would like to especially recognize some the amount of sleep humans need to function, good authority that the student in question of our private supporters. professors should realize this, and you can’t was attempting to flee and resting arrest and have a safe and secure campus without a ro- I certainly hope we all can agree that it is well bust, respected police force. within the rights of the police to restrain a Mr. Richard Beard - Mr. Robert Beck We often hear a lot about how local police person they are trying to arrest if they resist. Mr. Alberto Chalmeta forces hassle drunk students and Yet I have heard of talk about this makes life difficult on a Saturday being a student’s rights violation by Mr. John Gleie - Mr. Lance Kyle night, but we also don’t often hear the Student Assembly. Since when is about muggings, robberies, and sex- it a student right to resist arrest and Mr. Sanford Whitwell ual assault on campus. This isn’t to since when has it been not within say that these things don’t happen; it the police’s right to restrain sus- The Collegiate Network is just that it happens less than ex- pects in a non-lethal, relatively safe pected. We live in a safe town and manner, such as tasering if neces- The Patrick Henry Center for that I am grateful. sary? I am a transfer student and at To me this is a maddening step The Leadership Institute my last college the problem wasn’t Alexander Powell backwards in student/police rela- that the cops were being an incon- Opinion Editor tions. If the student body adopts a If you would like to support The Virginia venience when we wanted to get belligerent stance to standard police Informer , please contact us at editor@ drunk, but that there were not enough cops to procedure, this would be a decidedly antago- vainformer.com. stop the robberies, assaults and general law- nistic direction to take that will only hurt the lessness that our campus was plagued with. students, citizenry, police and campus. How The thought of leaving your laptop out in the can we be surprised when, if the actions of The Virginia Informer is a nonpartisan group library unattended or your bike unlocked was a student are wrong and illegal, they receive registered as an official student-run organization at met with the laughter that is generally reserved a reciprocal negative result? How can we, as the College of William & Mary, and a member of for good outrageous joke. Here at William and a student body, then support the actions of the Associated Collegiate Press. Mary I don’t know how many times I have seen a person who has done wrong just because people leave their lap tops or cell phones or they might be a fellow student? If actions are iPods as table markers. wrong then they are wrong regardless of who The Virginia Informer is produced by students at the College of William and Mary. The opinions expressed in articles, photos, cartoons, or ads are those of the writer(s) or sponsor(s). The College is not Now I know that a large part of this security did them. The police did what they had to do responsible for the content of The Virginia Informer. is due to our campus culture and the honor to and the student is now no worse for the This paper is produced for the benefi t of students at the College and is available at no cost for members of the greater Williamsburg community. However, copies should be taken only if they are meant to be code, but a code with no teeth and with no wear. If we want to have a safe campus we read and enjoyed. In the event an individual or group prevents these copies from being enjoyed by others, one to act as watcher is not much of a code at must drop this anti-cop stance I occasionally the cost to that individual or group will be $15 per copy. all, more of a loose suggestion. Good and safe see on campus and stand with police on the communities such as Williamsburg and our side against wrong doers. We cannot have a www.VAInformer.com campus are created by a civic-minded major- safe campus without police. We cannot have All the news that’s fi t to go online. ity of the citizenry working hand-in-hand with our cake and eat it too. Virginia Page The 16 April 8, 2009 Informer

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