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Thursday The GW April 21, 2011 Always online: www.Gwhatchet.com Vol. 107 • Iss. 58 Hatchet Law dean search narrowed to two by cory weinberg mittee chair Roger Trangsrud said. creativity in trying new programs Hatchet Staff Writer “We’re very pleased, and most of the and policies. Professor Schapiro is a work of the committee is done now. highly respected academic who has The final two candidates for the It’s now in the hands of Rice Hall.” a reputation for fostering high-level GW Law School deanship will meet After the candidates make their academic work,” law professor Rob- with the University’s top adminis- final pitches to University President ert Turley said. trators this month, the last step be- Steven Knapp and Provost Steven Law professor Thomas Mor- fore one secures the top spot at the Lerman, the six-month-long dean gan touted Berman and Schapiro No. 20-ranked law school. search will conclude, Lerman said. as “having enormous energy” and Paul Berman, currently dean of Either Berman or Schapiro will “successful qualities” desired in a Arizona State University College of replace interim dean Gregory Maggs, potential dean, but said they did not Law, and Robert Schapiro, the as- who has served in the top position emphasize the changes law schools sociate vice provost for academic af- since former GW Law School Dean would need to make as legal jobs fairs and professor at Emory Univer- Frederick Lawrence left the Univer- dwindle. sity School of Law, both received the sity last July to become president of “That isn’t a criticism, but both of necessary two-thirds vote of support Brandeis University. them will have to get real when one from law school faculty to emerge as Professors and administrators at of them gets the job. They have to the top candidates. GW praised the candidates. take it seriously, and I’m convinced jordan emont | contributing photo editor America East Commissioner Patrick Nero, the new director of athletics, said “I think many people thought all “Both are excellent candidates. that either one of them will take hold he plans to establish the University as an A-10 powerhouse. were strong candidates, but it takes a They bring different strengths. Dean of it,” Morgan said. supermajority. It requires a ground- Berman has the experience of hav- swell of support,” Dean Search Com- ing been a dean and is known for his See LAW: Page 3 University names CombustingCar new athletic director by elizabeth traynor tive regionally and nationally.” Contributing Editor The vision will require Nero to meet with the coaches and other The commissioner of the Di- athletic leaders, he said, adding vision-I America East Conference that he plans to examine each pro- was named the new director of gram separately to gain a sense of athletics Wednesday morning, an the program's relative strengths instrumental position that will help and weaknesses. steer the evolving Department of “I see the next two months, Athletics. asking a lot of questions and iden- America East Commissioner tifying, my expertise, where the Patrick Nero will take the helm gap may be between providing a of the department amid a review lot of resources to a program and launched by the Board of Trustees that program not winning,” Nero and chaired by New York Yankees said. “We will make sure they have team President Randy Levine. The every resource to be as successful review will take a comprehensive they can be in every way.” look at the direction of athletic pro- Beyond GW's flagship pro- grams at GW. grams, Nero will also oversee in- Nero, a 1987 graduate of Provi- tramural and club sports, as well dence College, said his ultimate as recreation programs on campus. goal will be to establish GW as an He said he is looking forward to athletic powerhouse in the Atlantic connecting with the student popu- 10 Conference. lation, and his goal is to marry stu- “It’s what I see as one of the best dent interests with his future direc- athletic director’s jobs in the coun- tion for the athletic department. try, but for me, just as importantly, one of the great universities in the “Patrick’s got a good vision,” country,” Nero said. “I certainly current Director of Athletics Jack michelle rattinger| photo Editor feel that if we can be competitive Kvancz said. “He and I have had Creators of the film 'Bellflower' showcased a prop car in an event hosted by Program Board and the GW Entertainment and at the top of the Atlantic 10 in a long conversation and I think his Society. The film was screened in the Marvin Center Wednesday. every sport – and that will be our goal – then we can be very competi- See NERO: Page 10 HIV testing done by SHS Faculty joins academic society 2009 academic school year by andrea vittorio Campus News Editor 516 University President Steven Knapp and professor Martha students Finnemore were elected as members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, an esteemed honor- ary society and a leading research 2010 academic school year center. Knapp and Finnemore are among 212 new members who will join one of the nation’s most presti- 630 gious societies for achievements in students science, scholarship, business, public affairs and the arts. Knapp, who taught English lit- Source: Student health service graphic by allison elfring erature at the University of Califor- nia, Berkeley before serving as dean of arts and sciences and then provost at Johns Hopkins University, is a SHS sees jump in vocal supporter of the humanities. Knapp’s background in literary the- jordan emont | contributing photo editor ory, philosophy and religion aligns Professor Martha Finnemore was elected to be a member of the American with the academy’s goals. Academy of Arts and Sciences along with University President Steven Knapp. request for HIV tests “One of the key missions of the academy is to promote the role of scholarship in helping the nation sues dealing with challenges facing books and a variety of articles. Her by max schwager performed on campus, they said. and the world address critical so- higher education in America and the research focuses on global gover- Hatchet Staff Writer “Tests are done confidentially in cial and intellectual problems. That university affiliates and members of nance, international organizations, the service and anonymously when effort is something to which I am those institutions work closely with ethics and social theory. The Student Health Service saw a the program is outside our service,” strongly committed, and an example the academy on that agenda,” Karoff “I’m delighted to be part of the 22 percent jump in students request- Goldenberg and Haney said. of my work in that area would be the said. academy and looking forward to ing HIV tests this academic year. When someone is tested, “[SHS] lectures I have given on the role of GW faculty have served on sev- supporting its mission,” Finnemore Six-hundred-thirty students have will do education about transmission the humanities,” with the academy eral academy projects, Knapp said. said. “The academy’s work is an im- been tested for HIV by SHS this aca- of the disease and provide support to Knapp said. In 2009, the academy sponsored an portant component of independent demic year, compared to 516 tests over maintain protective behavior,” Gold- As one of more than 50 institu- on-campus symposium on the hu- policy research and I look forward the duration of last year. enberg and Haney said. tions of higher learning that are affili- manities as part of the University’s to contributing to the academy’s re- University Physician and Medical Any student who does test posi- ates of the academy, the University annual National Humanities Alli- search efforts.” Director of SHS, Isabel Goldenberg, tive is referred to GW Hospital’s Divi- maintains “a strong relationship,” ance meeting. The academy’s more than 4,000 and the Clinical Program Coordinator, sion of Infectious Diseases, part of GW Knapp said. “I am sure there is more we can fellows and 600 foreign honorary Susan Haney, credited the spike to the Hospital. Paul Karoff, chief communica- do together, given our shared mis- members are elected through anony- increased “awareness in our commu- “In D.C., HIV/AIDS is an older tion officer for the academy, said sions and the growing prominence mous nominations, followed by a nity of the availability of the test,” in a epidemic,” said Michael Kharfen, a university affiliates “support and of GW as a convener of important vote of the entire membership. Af- joint statement. spokesman for the D.C. Department participate institutionally in the discussions here in Washington,” ter joining the society, members can Goldenberg and Haney declined to of Health’s HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, work of the academy, especially as Knapp said. contribute to policy studies, write for release the number of the 630 students STD and TB Administration. “[It has] it pertains to issues that we work on Finnemore, a professor of politi- the academy’s publications or serve that tested positive for HIV. The office around higher education.” cal science and international affairs, does not release the results of any tests See HIV: Page 6 “There’s a whole range of is- has authored several prize-winning See KNAPP: Page 6

SPORTS OPINIONS NEWS Strikeout Automate 4-RIDE's policies first Writing center Scholarship fundraising jumps success Opinions editor Lyndsey Wajert calls for consistency adds hours 25 percent Redshirt senior in safe-ride program. • Page 4 Program will hold University collected $15 million last fiscal year. Bobby Lucas, Jr. has overcome CULTURE summer hours for • Page 6 injury to rank in Promises of sex, love and insurance the first time due to Privacy laws tightened for students the NCAA. Forbidden Planet Productions presents its spring student demand. Department of Education aims to protect • Page 10 performance. • Page 7 • Page 3 information. • Page 3 Emily Cahn | Senior News Editor | [email protected] Madeleine Morgenstern | Campus News Editor | [email protected] April 21, 2011 Amy D’Onofrio | Metro News Editor | [email protected] Priya Anand | Assistant News Editor | [email protected] Andrea Vittorio | Campus News Editor | [email protected] H News SnapShot IN Brief Students plan Ginwala memorial service

A memorial service for Ismail Ginwala, the junior who died in the City Hall residence hall last week, will be held April 26 in Guthridge Park. University President Steven Knapp will speak at the service, along with several of Gin- wala’s close friends. Amish Shah and Gabriela Farias, both juniors, said the service will allow those who knew Ginwala celebrate his life. “We wanted to have this memorial to re- member the amazing, kind-hearted, devoted person that Ish was,” Farias said. Shah and Farias are asking for donations in Ginwala’s name to be made to the CARE Organization instead of sending gifts to the Ginwala family. The organization strives to fight poverty on a global level. “Ismail was passionate about interna- tional development and aiding those living in poverty around the globe. CARE’s vision fits well with what Ismail adamantly believed in and advocated for,” Farias said. The service will begin at 7 p.m. –Amanda D’Ambra CORRECTIONS In "Letter to the Editor" (April 18, 2011, pg. 4), The Hatchet incorrectly spelled Amanda Uhume's last name as Anne Wernikoff | photo editor Hume. We regret this error. Graduate students Fan Jing and Lamiaa Nagib decorate Easter eggs as part of the ongoing C3 program sponsored by the Multicultural Student Services Center and the International Services Office. The program is meant to encourage a dialogue between international and domestic students. In “Student bands against cancer” (April 18, 2011, pg. 6), The Hatchet in- correctly referred to St. Jude Children’s Hospital as St. Jude’s. On the web www.gwhatchet.com video VIDEO slideshow gwhatchet H Peppermint Café Liberty Society Easter Egg Decorating Party + Follow Stay up to date with Delta Sigma Theta kicked off Delta Week Students bashed a piñata Monday C3 members decorated eggs with international The Hatchet on Monday by showcasing local talent. resembling Cuban leader, Fidel Castro. students to share American customs. Twitter. APRIL @gwhatchet @2140G Thursday 21 Friday 22 Sunday 24 @hatchetsports Arts Gala Excellence in Student Life Awards Earth Day Fair Easter Sunday Service Watch dances and listen to a capella The University will offer awards to students, Learn about sustainability and GW Join fellow students as they celebrate Easter groups while looking at students’ artwork. faculty and groups for their achievements. while celebrating Earth Day. with a service and free food. Anniversary Park • 7 to 9 p.m. Lisner Auditorium • 7 p.m. Kogan Plaza • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Veterans’ Memorial Park • 3 to 5 p.m. The GW Hatchet News April 21, 2011w Page 3 Privacy laws Senate proposes tightened for students Clery Act changes by asthaa chaturvedl Hatchet Reporter Bill would when campus sexual assaults are already facing increased The Department of Educa- scrutiny from the federal tion may limit the amount of strengthen sexual government. information universities are Two weeks ago, Vice allowed to release through stu- assault programs President Joe Biden and dent directories, after the agency Secretary of Education Arne proposed new policies to in- by Priya anand Duncan introduced new crease student privacy. Assistant News Editor guidelines for colleges to Potential new specifica- handle sexual assault cases tions to the Family Educational Colleges will be required under Title IX – an equal- Rights and Privacy Act – the act to build stronger sexual as- ity law that prohibits gender that protects student academic sault education and victims’ discrimination at all schools records – include a provision al- rights programs, if a Senate receiving federal funding. lowing schools to restrict access bill introduced last Thursday Colleges must respond to information available in on- is signed into law. to sexual assault cases swift- line directories. The proposed changes ly, take steps to prevent inci- All schools that receive to the Clery Act – a law from dents from repeating and ad- federal funding must adhere to 1990 that dictates how uni- dress their effects, according FERPA. Becky crowder |hatchet photographer versities report crime statis- to the new guidelines. “We are proposing that Sophomores Kate Schaff and Andrew Bernhard work on an assignment at the University Writing Center. tics and issue crime warnings The proposed Senate bill schools may be given the option The center announced plans to add summer hours in response to student demand. – call for schools to define also calls for bystander inter- to limit their directory informa- sexual assault victims’ rights vention and shifting campus tion policies for only specific in writing, as well as foster a culture to become more sup- purposes and given to specific preventative and supportive portive of victims. Lucchesi entities,” Department of Educa- Writing center adds hours campus culture. said a lack of active program- tion spokesman Jim Bradshaw “What we’re hoping that ming and education on sexu- said. by gina orlando writing, more so than during two summer sessions. it will do is expand the rights al assault leads to a “danger- University spokeswoman Hatchet Reporter the school year,” Emily Bliss, Graduate student Erin An- that are afforded to students ous situation that supports a Jill Sankey declined to comment deputy director of the Univer- drews, who has been a tutor who are sexually assaulted culture of sexual violence on on how the proposed rules The University Writing sity Writing Center, said. The since her undergraduate years on campus,” Melissa Luc- campus.” would affect GW’s online di- Center will offer summer center offers free tutoring for at GW, said she looks forward chesi, outreach education co- Lucchesi said schools rectory, saying the University's hours this year for the first time writing. to a slightly different academic ordinator at national campus have the Clery Act and por- Office of General Counsel will in response to more students Since relocating to Gelman environment this summer. security nonprofit Security tions of Title IX for guidance, comment when changes are fi- expressing interest in receiving Library last year, the center ex- “With fewer classes being On Campus, said. but the heightened attention nalized. guidance during summer ses- perienced a nearly 30 percent taught over the summer, I am Lucchesi said the bill surrounding the issue re- “A limited directory infor- sions. increase in student reservations, hoping that enrolled students highlights prevention ef- cently can push universities mation policy would provide Student inquiries for ap- making the decision to extend will take advantage of the forts and outlines a direc- to actively prevent sexual as- educational agencies and institu- pointments last summer tutoring services into the sum- center’s capacity to work with tion for universities to take sault. tions the flexibility to designate sparked a discussion within the mer months fairly unanimous, them throughout the writing to increase awareness of the Harpine said UPD works directory information for more University Writing Program she said. process,” Andrews said. prevalence of sexual assault to help victims feel safe, edu- common uses without exposing about the possibility of summer Once the center acquired Similar to the regular aca- on college campuses. cate them on medical, report- their students to the risks of hav- hours, due to the fact that stu- the necessary funding and staff demic year, five faculty mem- “Colleges tend to be the ing, legal and judicial courses ing their information released dents take University Writing in late March, Bliss said the fi- bers from the UW department hotbed for sexual assaults,” of action, and refer them to far more broadly," according to and Writing in the Disciplines nal decision was simple. will also provide writing sup- Lucchesi said. on and off-campus resources. the proposed changes. courses over the summer. Bliss is currently reviewing port to any student enrolled for Sexual assault incidents UPD also offers self-defense A restricted directory would “A lot of students taking which of the center’s 26 under- a summer course at GW. in crime statistics would be courses to teach students shield student information from UW or WID courses over the graduate and five graduate stu- The center’s summer hours broadened to include do- how to defend themselves if marketers, news media and summer usually need extra dent tutors will be available to will begin May 16, the first day mestic violence, dating vio- assaulted. criminals. help and support with their work during the University’s of summer courses. u lence and stalking under the The Sexual Assault Cri- proposed changes. sis Consultation Team – run That’s very much the way the with any student who wants “He knows how compre- Erin Harpine, the Uni- by UPD – offers trained vol- College of Law has been under to talk with him and has a very hensive research universities versity Police Department’s unteers to assist sexual as- LAW Berman – reaching out to other pervasive and positive presence run. A dean has to know what coordinator of victim services sault victims 24 hours a day, from p. 1 areas of wisdom,” Arizona State at almost every function.” the challenges are for the pro- and educational initiatives, Harpine said. law professor Joel Garreau said. Schapiro graduated from vost and the president. And he said currently UPD reports “The SACC Team is In Berman’s three-year run “Everybody here is in mourn- Yale Law School and clerked has that as a result of his expe- statistics for forcible and non- GW’s primary resource for as dean at Arizona State, the ing that he might go.” for former Supreme Court Jus- rience,” Emory School of Law forcible sexual assaults, per survivors and can facilitate law school ranking jumped 17 Ed Hermes, a first-year law tice John Paul Stevens from Dean David Parlett said. Department of Education putting survivors in touch spots to No. 40. Berman, who student at Arizona State, said 1991 to 1992. Schapiro has also support- guidelines. Sexual assaults with further resources both clerked for former Supreme Berman maintained positive re- He amassed various ad- ed Emory’s clinical programs reported to campus security at GW and beyond the Uni- Court Justice Ruth Bader Gins- lationships with students. ministrative positions at Emo- – which provide law students officials are also posted onto versity,” Harpine said. burg after law school, has guid- “Dean Berman has been a ry, working as a law professor more practical learning – and UPD’s online crime log and Harpine and Balazik said ed Arizona State with an eye very active and engaged dean there for 18 years, and serving has “the tremendous respect of tracked for statistical purpos- they cannot speculate specifi- on interdisciplinary work by and has worked very hard to as associate dean of faculty of everyone on the faculty for his es, Captain of Investigations cally how the University will promoting law curriculum for increase student opportuni- the law school. This year, Scha- scholarship,” Parlett said. and Special Operations Mark enhance its sexual assault undergraduates. ties inside and outside the law piro also worked as the associ- Neither Schapiro or Ber- Balazik said. education programs or data “Getting people to work to- school,” Hermes said. “He has ate vice provost for academic man returned a request for The potential Clery reporting procedures if the gether is part of the DNA here... regular office hours to meet affairs for the university. comment. u amendments come at a time proposed bill is enacted. u Lyndsey Wajert Annu Subramanian Opinions Editor Contributing Editor [email protected] [email protected] H Quotable "To be chosen for something like this is just such a huge honor. I hope I don't blow it." – Christopher Cahill, a chemistry professor, on being selected to speak at the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences' graduation ceremony. OpinionsApril 21st, 2011w Page 4 Staff Editorial Eviction notices? 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When Jack Kvancz announced in Feb- ruary his eminent departure from the De- policies first partment of Athletics, GW took the retire- ment of the 17-year director of athletics as he 4-RIDE service the Univer- an opportunity to rebrand. sity provides is very helpful, but For almost 20 years the tanned- it can be very frustrating to deal skinned, deep-voiced Kvancz was a con- Twith when drivers provide conflicting stant figure in the Smith Center with his information on policies. chewed cigar permanently hanging out of Last Sunday, two of my fellow edi- his mouth. tors and I called a 4-RIDE, and having Kvancz was GW athletics. gone straight Now, the school's athletic persona to The Hatch- is changing, and the department is at a et's townhouse transformative moment. after traveling Yesterday, students learned they might earlier in the not be able to expect the same presences day, I hoped from the department's new leaders. to bring my At an open forum to discuss reforms suitcase with for the Department of Athletics, a number us in the van. Lyndsey Wajert of University officials attended the event, The van was including President Steven Knapp and Se- already pretty Opinions Editor nior Vice President for Student and Aca- full with other demic Support Services Robert Chernak. students, but But three critical members of the ath- what surprised me the most was that letic review process were missing. the driver told us that as a policy, stu- Russell Ramsey, chairman of the Uni- dents could only bring into the vans versity’s Board of Trustees, and Randy what fits on their laps. Levine, the chair of the committee leading Well, that was news to me, and it the athletics review, did not go to the town may surprise you too. hall. Patrick Nero, the newly announced I have taken 4-RIDE upwards of athletic director, was also absent. 20 times to avoid uncomfortable walks Ramsey, Levine and Nero should have home or just to dodge the rain. As I was shown the athletic community they are trekking home with a suitcase Sunday, committed not just to the flagship sports I was worried I would be a target for programs, but to all athletic concerns on crime in the at times sketchy area be- campus. As a majority of the students at Our year in review tween Ross Hall and the Foggy Bottom Wednesday's forum asked about pub- Metro. licity, resources and access for club and The driver didn’t give us any oth- non-flagship programs, this forum should Student advocacy and the progress we made er options for my suitcase, so my two have been the three leaders' priority. friends thankfully just opted to walk During the press conference announc- s the semester comes cacy efforts. In an October saving opportunity for GW me home. But my experience solidified ing Nero's appointment, the America East to an end, we wanted meeting with the Board of students looking to pursue what I’ve often heard – some policies Commissioner emphasized that he want- to take an opportu- Trustees we took the time to another degree. are simply made on the whims of driv- ed to ask questions in order to improve Anity to thank you for a great discuss the need to improve We have also been devot- ers. athletics at GW. He had a perfect oppor- year and to highlight some Gelman. We continued our ed to eliminating the gradua- Senior Associate Vice President for tunity to hear that kind of feedback at the of the progress that has been conversations with President tion fee. After a year’s worth Safety and Security Darrell Darnell said town hall just hours after his hiring was made. Rob and I have said Steven Knapp and Provost of advocacy, the University he would look into the specifics of my announced. time after time, the Stu- agreed this spring to experience when I spoke with him ear- Students were assured at the town hall dent Association isn’t tentatively remove the lier this week. Ultimately, he noted that that the missing leaders would still hear of really a government, Jason Lifton and Rob Maxim graduation fee, pending 4-RIDE is a security service for students the comments and concerns shared at the but a group that works Board of Trustees ap- – not a taxi service. meeting. But in some instances, it carries for student interests. Op-ed proval. This has been a I agree that 4-RIDE should not be a great symbolic importance to physically We have incredible ac- yearlong, collaborative used as a taxi service, or as a ride from attend these events and field the questions cess to the administra- effort. campus to clubs for girls in high heels. of those who attend. tion and we are able to Finally, we have seen It is supposed to be there for people We are confident the three will indeed use it to advocate student Steven Lerman, which led to major progress in Student Ju- who want a safe ride home. receive the information from the meeting, issues. a big first step in the reno- dicial Services reform. This But there is a blatant lack of consis- but their collective absence can have a Last May when we took vation process. This spring, year, SJS has scaled back its tency within this department regarding negative appearance on the effectiveness office, the most important the University hired a firm sanctions on typical college vehicle policies and procedures. We of this athletic review. issues facing students were to help begin the redesign judicial violations, and re- hear of 4-RIDES pulling over and pick- campus dining, Gelman Li- process for the first floor. We placed punitive punishments ing up a lone student walking down the street, but then learn of another in- brary, 4-RIDE, affordability hosted town halls with the with enhanced education. and Student Judicial Services architect to gather feedback No students were removed stance in which a student can’t get in a reform. After a year of hard on the design plans and fo- from GW this year for a sec- vehicle unless he or she called for one. UCC fees are worth work and strategic advocacy, cused on student ideas as the ond EMeRG, a key change We hear about of-age students trying to we are excited that we have plans were revised. that has made it easier for transport alcohol in closed containers covering been successful in each of The SA has focused its ad- students to get help from and being turned down for a ride, even these areas. vocacy on the 4-RIDE service friends, regardless of the cir- though it technically is allowed. The The University Counseling Center We began our year with for as long as we can remem- cumstance. Finally, disciplin- stories are numerous and frustrating. charges students a $50 fee for a personal discussions about the dis- ber. When Senior Associate ary probation has been gra- Before 4-RIDE goes through its counseling session. This fee can be waived content with campus dining. Vice President for Safety and dated into four tiers, ranging highly anticipated technology overhaul, for students who demonstrate financial The mandatory spending, the Security Darrell Darnell first from three to 12 months, to we need a more visible and standard- need, and members of the UCC are al- lack of healthy options and arrived on campus last fall, adapt to different violations. ized list of 4-RIDE policies. We need lowed to direct students to low-cost men- the inflated pricing at J Street one of the first things that he In the long term, administra- students to be aware of their rights as tal health clinics off campus. But we be- were at the core of the issues heard about was 4-RIDE. He tors are looking into the pos- riders. And we ultimately need drivers lieve that this cost should not be one that that we discussed. Executive listened to our concerns and sibility of revising the Code to be fully briefed on those rules and students need to bear on their own. Vice President and Treasurer made its improvement one of of Student Conduct, a project adhere to them, no matter the circum- After the death of Ismail Ginwala, the Lou Katz and Senior Associ- his top priorities. As a result that our successors will be stances. University needs to reevaluate its posi- ate Vice President for Admin- of these efforts, the Universi- able to play a role in. I do not necessarily disagree with tion on mental health and eliminating the istration Ed Schonfeld were ty recently signed a contract We’d like to thank you, the policies – though the “no excess counseling fees is the best first step. very receptive to our feed- to automate the system. We fellow GW students and ad- baggage” rule is a problem if it is an ac- We understand the University cannot back and, combined with the are excited to see what the ministrators, for the many im- tual University rule, because students provide free coverage for everything. GW new market that will emerge fall semester will bring as portant ideas you’ve shared still need a safe ride home even with is not a health clinic, and it is not a psy- from the venues in The Ave- this new system progresses. and the support you’ve lent a suitcase. I know that 4-RIDE is not a chology ward. The University cannot pro- nue, the University has made In terms of affordability, us throughout the past year. shuttle from the airport. But it is a ser- vide every service that students require, major strides with dining. we spent a lot of time work- Sincerely, vice for those who want to be safe get- but we do believe that UCC counseling is When you come back in Sep- ing with Kaplan Test Prep to Jason Lifton and Rob ting to Gelman Library. one worth covering. tember, don’t expect J Street negotiate a standardized test Maxim Before we automate the 4-RIDE sys- Even if the University only allots a to look the same! prep class discount for GW -The writers are the Student tems, we need to automate the rules. small number of free one-on-one ses- Gelman Library has been students. Association president and execu- –The writer, a junior majoring in jour- sions with students, a single appointment another target of our advo- This is a great money- tive vice president, respectively. nalism, is The Hatchet's opinions editor. might be enough. Providing free UCC ser- vices does not necessarily mean providing students with unlimited sessions, but GW should guarantee a few initial meetings. Letter to the editor The University can’t provide every service for everyone, but it should make ment that the move makes “intel- by philosophy often give birth to As we move this department the decision to give students free counsel- Disconcerting lectual sense” is therefore either other sciences, philosophy rarely to a wildly inconvenient loca- ing. It’s a cost worth covering. changes to the playing on the stereotype of phi- gets credited. As Bertrand Russell tion, we need to remember one losophy students as insular or in- aptly noted, “As soon as definite thing: GW students aspire to be philosophy dept. trospective transcendentalists, or knowledge concerning any sub- professional leaders. To that end, resting on the age-old assumption ject becomes possible, this sub- studying philosophy has much Last week the Columbian that philosophy, as an abstract, in- ject ceases to become philosophy, to offer. Effective argumentation, Have an opinion? College of Arts and Sciences an- tellectual pursuit, has little practi- and becomes a separate science.” intellectual curiosity and ethical nounced its decision to move the cal application and therefore little For example, the concrete results reasoning are important in any philosophy department to the place in the convenient center of yielded from studying the sky in occupation. They require a cer- Mount Vernon Campus. As phi- a campus that seeks to produce philosophical wonderment cre- tain critical mindset that is en- Share it with us! losophy students, we oppose this tomorrow’s leaders. ated astronomy. Thus, far from couraged through philosophical decision. It is impossible to understate being abstract, philosophy is the study. They are the very reasons This decision indicates the the importance of philosophy. very engine that has driven the that these occupations cannot be University’s preference of almost Philosophy’s questions are an world’s thought for the last 3,000 done by machines. any other department over the impetus for intellectual develop- years. By moving most philosophy philosophy department. The Vern ment. If Plato had never asked, The move to the Vern will al- classes from the already inconve- H is universally acknowledged as “What is justice?,” how could we most certainly reduce enrollment nient 2020 K St. to the Vern, our an inconvenience, and a “damn practice political science or law? in the major. Moreover, with most school is discouraging the study inconvenience” by some (such as How could we understand how classes moving to the Vern, there of this essential discipline. [email protected] John Conway of the mathematics communities and individuals ar- is good reason to believe that non- Iaan Reynolds and Andrew department). range themselves around some philosophy majors will have little Hori Provost Steven Lerman’s com- set of values? incentive to try out philosophy –The writers are students in the While the questions posed classes. department of philosophy.

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A single copy * denotes member of editorial board [email protected] (202) 994-7550 is free to each reader; additional copies cost 50 cents each in the business office. Mail subscriptions are available for $125 per year. The GW Hatchet News April 21, 2011w Page 5 University neighbors form coalition by frankie kane projects in the works, includ- city” collectively sparked the willing to include neighbors Hatchet Reporter ing the Science and Engineer- group’s inception. in its campus planning pro- ing Complex, which has seen Jacqueline Meers, the cess, as it has in years past A group of neighbors in opposition from the Advisory American University repre- to reach compromises. She Foggy Bottom announced the Neighborhood Commission – sentative, is the group’s or- cited the University’s 2007 creation of a coalition dedicated a local body that votes on com- ganizing chair. Campus Plan as a prime ex- to improving D.C. colleges’ re- munity issues. Corson said the group ample of cooperation. lationships with universities,. GW alumnus Asher Cor- plans to be involved in com- “We fully support working The District-wide Coali- son, who is active within the munity government, includ- with our neighbors to create tion of University Neighbors Foggy Bottom Association ing zoning matters, with a mutually beneficial living and will serve as a centralized and the Advisory Neighbor- main goal of recognizing “the learning communities, and we base for neighbors who op- hood Commission, serves as need of historic neighborhoods look forward to working with pose the growth of large in- the group’s Foggy Bottom fighting on their own.” any and all groups dedicated stitutions, which they believe representative. GW’s “unfettered to this mission,” Sherrard said. jordan emont | contributing photo editor diminish the quality of life in The seven-member coali- growth” has diminished the Corson said GW’s cam- The American River Taxi company plans to offer services from the their neighborhood. tion includes representatives quality of life for local resi- pus plan serves as a prece- Georgetown Waterfront to Capitol South, Navy Yard and Nationals Park. The relationship between from GW, American Univer- dents, he said. dent for aggressive campus GW and its Foggy Bottom sity, Georgetown Univer- “We don’t view ourselves development plans the new neighbors has been historically sity, Catholic University and as opposing students, but as coalition hopes to avert. He sour, with neighbors complain- Howard University. protecting neighbors,” Cor- said, while he appreciates River taxi travels ing that the University does not Corson said not one son said. He added that he the efforts of University factor local residents into its de- event or university could be believes Foggy Bottom has officials to mitigate issues velopment plans. attributed to the group’s for- “been particularly impacted with neighbors through The group’s inception mation, but rather “multiple more so than others.” communication, he dis- to Nationals Park comes at a time when GW has campus plans happening University spokeswoman agrees with GW’s expan- multiple large development at the same time across the Michelle Sherrard said GW is sionist policies. u Service connects commuter runs. “It’s really a beautiful ride that gives people a new Georgetown with view of D.C. that they may Coulter takes jabs at Obama, Dems not have ever seen before,” Southeast Guevarra said. by rob reeve explode, 'No, no! We'll give The ride from George- Hatchet Reporter you anything, we'll cut $40 by ethan bursofsky town gives commuters a view billion. Not Planned Parent- of all the major monuments as Controversial New York hood!'" Coulter exclaimed. Hatchet Reporter well as scenery of the river as Times best-selling author Students were visibly the taxi gets closer to Arling- and conservative pundit delighted to hear Coulter Instead of joining the dai- ton and Alexandria. Nearing Ann Coulter shared her discuss visiting her brothers ly trek through the hot and Nationals Park, riders can views on domestic and for- on campus while they were cramped Metro this summer, eign policy as well as the Re- students at GW. D.C. residents and visitors publican Party’s chances in “I didn’t even know you will have the chance to take a "It's really a beautiful the 2012 election in a speech had books at this Univer- more scenic method of trans- Wednesday in Funger Hall. sity!” she said in response portation: river taxis. ride that gives people Sponsored by the Young to a question about whether American River Taxi be- America’s Foundation, she was “a regular partier in gan test runs this month, a new view of D.C." Coulter took repeated jabs Thurston Hall.” shuttling riders between at President Barack Obama During the question-and- the Georgetown Waterfront Shaun guervarra and members of the Demo- answer portion of Coulter’s and the Capitol South, Navy President cratic Party, often eliciting appearance, freshman Phil Yard area, ultimately letting American River Taxi Company laughter and applause from Ryan asked why she felt passengers off near Nation- the audience. francis rivera | contributing photo editor gay couples should not be als Park. “The only good thing Conservative pundit Ann Coulter discussed President Barack Obama's afforded the same marriage “I was used to dealing see more of the river as well about liberals being in- policies and Republican prospects in 2012 while speaking in Funger Hall. rights as straight couples. with passenger flow because as views of the Capitol Build- volved in foreign policy is “You have no fewer I used to work in the aviation ing, Nationals Stadium and keeping them out of domes- rights than heterosexuals industry and was looking Fort McNair. tic policy,” Coulter said. said it out loud, Americans tial nomination, calling him have. You can get married, to start a system that would The company is family- Coulter said liberals of- would boil them in oil.” “a clown” for questioning it just has to be to a girl,” work efficiently on the wa- owned and was created ten complained about the Describing the ongoing whether or not Obama was Coulter said. “It has nothing ter for residents that wanted through a joint effort of Gue- Bush doctrine of foreign international effort in Libya, born in the United States. to do with being anti-gay.” to get across without taking varra, his sister-in-law Anne policy — and made fun Coulter lamented the fact Regarding the recent Ryan appeared upset the Metro,” Shaun Guevarra, Tabligan, vice-president of of former Republican vice that France initially took debate over the budget that at Coulter's response and president of American Water sales and marketing and his presidential candidate Sarah point on the operation. threatened a government flipped her off as he re- Taxi, said. wife Donna Guevarra, who Palin when she couldn’t de- "Being out-muscled by shutdown, Coulter said Re- turned to his seat. The river taxi runs from handles administrative as- scribe it in a television inter- the French is like being the publicans "inadvertently Sophomore Jessica Ant- 8 a.m. until about 11:00 p.m. pects of the company. view. She challenged them to most virile castmember stumbled across Democrats' retter said she was very Monday thru Friday. The “I love helping out with define the Obama doctrine. of the TV show Glee," she weak point" during the ne- excited to hear Coulter’s company also plans to ex- the company, and typically “Can Obama define it? said. gotiations: Planned Parent- speech. tend hours on game days and during the week I’ll work in I’ve seen him make speeches Coulter blasted billion- hood. “She speaks the truth and weekends. The service began Alexandria with the admin- and I don’t think so,” Coulter aire Donald Trump, who "The Republicans say says what we’re all think- in the beginning of March istrative stuff and then take said. “It’s not that they can’t has been making waves as we're also going to cut, like, ing,” Antretter said. “That’s and will continue to run until the Metro and help out here explain their approach to a possible contender for $20,000 from Planned Par- what I love about her, she’s the end of December. A rider on the water,” Donna Gue- foreign policy, but if they the Republican presiden- enthood, and the Democrats very honest.” u pays $9, with a $1 discount for varra said. u Page 6 w April 21, 2011 News The GW Hatchet

odor. Marijuana and drug CRIME LOG paraphernalia were in plain Univ. announces CCAS speakers view. Disorderly Conduct –Referred to SJS 4/14/11 – 4:05 p.m. Location: by danielle solinski want to be first responder to son said she hopes to inspire graduating. Philip Amsterdam Hall this crisis that we have in edu- fellow graduates to find and “The past two years have 4/16/11 – 9:45 p.m. Location: Hatchet Reporter Case closed JBKO Hall cation.” continue their passions. been about what I really feel University Police Department Two graduate and two Though she hasn’t decided The Chester Springs, Pa., GW stands for: living a life of Case closed officers responded to a report GW Housing Programs staff undergraduate students will on the topic of her gradua- native is working toward a service and stewardship,” Har- of someone shooting water at speak at the graduation cer- tion speech, Lofquist said she master’s degree in speech- ris said. “I am really excited conducted an administrative people from an open window. search based on information emonies for the Columbian is looking forward to the op- language pathology. Wilson that I have had the opportunity –No suspects or witnesses College of Arts and Sciences portunity to speak before her completed her undergraduate to be a part of the Trachtenberg from a previous UPD case and found 96 grams of marijuana in May, along with two faculty peers. degree in speech and hearing legacy and rich history, and I 4/16/11 – 3 p.m. members. “I think it is exciting to get sciences at the University in look forward to the long-term and drug paraphernalia. Location: Marvin Center –Subject arrested Tayler Lofquist and Sally to speak to our class about all 2009. friendships and relationships Case closed Nuamah will take the stage as the accomplishments that peo- Wilson said she is both ner- that I will continue to pursue A staff member reported to UPD undergraduate speakers, while ple have had over the years, vous and excited to speak at after GW.” 4/16/11 – 9:45 p.m. Location: that two female subjects were Ivory Tower Janean Wilson and Dominique inside and outside the class- the CCAS ceremony. Sides is an assistant profes- being disruptive and would Harris will speak on behalf of room. It’s an honor, absolutely “It’s extremely humbling sor of political science. He stud- Case closed not leave the building. The GW Housing Programs staff graduate students. Professors an honor,” Lofquist said. to have been nominated and ies political behavior in Ameri- subjects were argumentative John Sides and Christopher Nuamah, who will speak selected by the [committee] can and comparative politics. conducted an administrative but the responding officers search based on information Cahill will speak on behalf of at one of the undergraduate for this honor. I don’t think of Cahill, an associate profes- eventually escorted them from the faculty. ceremonies, is a political sci- myself as a ‘public speaker,’ so sor of chemistry, also said he is from a previous UPD case and the building. found 35 grams of marijuana Lofquist, originally from ence major, originally from this is a real step outside of my excited to speak to students. –No further action Cleveland, graduated in De- Chicago. comfort zone,” she said. “To be chosen for some- and drug paraphernalia. cember with a double major She said she always felt Harris also said she is thing like this is just such a –Referred to Metropolitan Assault Police Department in history and political science. privileged to be a student at humbled by the opportunity to huge honor,” Cahill said. “I 4/15/11 – 2:33 a.m. Location: She plans to spend the next GW and looks forward to the speak. hope I don’t blow it." Thurston Hall Robbery year in Colorado participating opportunity to offer advice to “I am really excited and re- Both Sides and Cahill are Open case in Teach For America. her fellow graduates. ally honored,” Harris said. still working out what they 4/16/11 – 5:53 a.m. Location: A UPD officer observed Off campus “I went to a public school “To be selected and to be Harris, originally from will talk about in their respec- someone shining a laser beam and got a really good educa- given the opportunity to ad- Chicago, will receive a mas- tive speeches. Open case from a room in Thurston Hall A student reported to UPD that tion, but when I came to GW I dress my peers is kind of unbe- ter’s degree in public adminis- “I have an idea or two of a onto pedestrians in the street learned that not everyone gets lievable,” Nuamah said. tration from the Trachtenberg theme, but it's a work in prog- a male suspect knocked her to and into the eyes of the officer. the ground and stole her purse that really good public school While speaking at the School of Public Policy and ress and I don’t want to give it –Open case experience," Lofquist said. "I CCAS graduate ceremony, Wil- Public Administration upon away,” Cahill said. u while she was walking home alone from Dupont Circle. Harassment –Open case 4/15/11 – Multiple times Scholarship fundraising jumps 25 percent Location: West Hall Sexual Abuse Case closed 4/17/11 – 4:14 a.m. Location: A student reported to UPD that 700 block of 23rd Street campaign. burden of loans on undergradu- form of scholarship, according another student has repeatedly Power and Promise The Power and Promise ate and graduate students. The to University data. Open case been knocking on his door and A student reported to UPD that fundraising initiative, which University set a goal in 2008 to Since January, Lerman has e-mailing his mother. was created two years ago, col- increase fundraising for student traveled across the U.S. to pro- a male subject approached him Fund experiences –Referred to Student Judicial and asked for directions to the lected almost $15 million last aid from $10 million to $40 mil- mote the Power and Promise Services $3 million increase fiscal year, a $3 million uptick lion in an effort to help ease the Fund and discuss the Univer- Elliott School of International from the previous year. burden of student debt. Since sity’s tentative goals for the next Drug Law Violation Affairs building. While he Provost Steven Lerman said, the goal was announced, the 10 years to solicit donations. was providing directions, the 4/16/11 – 6:49 p.m. Location: suspect reached out and by katharine rodriguez since the initiative’s launch, the University has seen a $5 million “We are in conversation 2208 F Street number of donors to the Power increase. with many donors about mak- fondled the student’s crotch. Hatchet Reporter Case closed The victim and suspect and Promise Fund has almost “Student aid is always an ing gifts to Power and Promise,” UPD officers responded to a doubled with more donors are important priority, but it is es- Lerman said. “We will continue exchanged punches until the smoke alarm activation. When suspect was knocked to the Contributions to the Uni- expected for this year. pecially critical during this time to tell the story of GW students officers made contact with versity’s fund for student fi- The fund is part of a Univer- of continued economic uncer- and alumni whose success is ground and fled the area. the occupants of the room, –Open case nancial aid increased by 25 sity-wide initiative to provide tainty,” Lerman said. only possible with financial aid they detected a suspicious percent in one year, a result of financial support to qualified More than two-thirds of through the Power and Prom- –Compiled by Sydney Green an intensified donor outreach students, helping to reduce the undergraduates receive some ise Fund.” u

than they are. Health website. Between 2004 Daniel Webster and Albert hIV GW partners with the D.C. and 2008, the number of new Einstein. "All fellows of the DOH in testing for HIV on cases discovered decreased by knapp "As the strength of our from p. 1 campus. The DOH “provides 33.2 percent. from p. 1 faculty and the impact of academy are [SHS] with free kits to test our “In general, HIV incidence their scholarly contributions very low prevalence in students when they visit our is lower on college campuses on governance commit- continues to grow, I am sure encouraged to young people.” clinic and wish to be tested or than in urban settings,” Gold- tees, among other things. we will see increasing num- participate in the Kharfen said the D.C. when we do free screenings enberg and Haney said. “All fellows of the acad- bers of them singled out for DOH does not have specific for sexually transmitted infec- As of December 2008, the emy are encouraged to par- membership in the AAAS or work of the information about HIV on tions on campus,” Goldenberg most recent year available, ticipate in the work of the in one of the National Acad- D.C.’s college campuses, but and Haney said. 16,513 people in D.C. were liv- academy and that could emies of Science,” Knapp academy." said that most HIV/AIDS in “The District’s success in ing with HIV/AIDS. Only 1.2 mean any number of things,” said. adolescents and college age expanding routine voluntary percent of these residents with Karoff said. All newly elected mem- Paul Karoff residents is a result of “age HIV testing and getting persons AIDS are between the ages of Since its founding in bers will be inducted in a Chief Communication Officer discordancy,” where younger diagnosed earlier with HIV 20 and 29, the closest demo- 1780, the academy has in- formal ceremony Oct. 1 at people are having sex with is showing results,” accord- graphic to the average student ducted leading intellectuals the Academy’s headquarters American Academy of Arts someone significantly older ing to the D.C. Department of at GW. u such as George Washington, in Cambridge, Mass. u and Sciences

Caroline Bowman Christian Ewing Features Editor Contributing Editor [email protected] [email protected] H April 21, 2011 w Page 7 25 years ago... '' 45 years ago... This Week in MPD bomb squad Students proposed free GW History responded to three classes without grades Culture bomb threats at GW. or exams. Promises of sex, love and insurance by maura welch Hatchet Staff Writer Being a main component A musical comedy singing to the tune of of the production team is love, sex and scandal takes the stage at West Hall Theater this weekend. a little scary at first when “Promises, Promises,” Forbidden Planet Productions’ upcoming spring performance, you're a freshman. features an ambitious insurance executive who permits his superiors to use his apart- Lauren bagnick ment for romantic rendezvous in exchange Choreographer for promotional help. Freshman director Henry Morillo will 'Promises, Promises' be leading a sizeable group of freshmen, including 13 actors and several production team members. The technical and artistic aspects of the “I think people will be coming out to see show have made it a unique project. The the new talent. It’s a very gifted freshman class show will feature intensive musical numbers, this year. They’re very excited, very energet- large set changes and a 6-foot platform depict- ic,” Morillo said, “It’s going to be a really fun ing a city skyline, Morillo, a former Hatchet time. I lucked out having such a great group reporter, said. '' of people in the cast and in production.” Morillo hoped to include a live orchestra, The show calls for very over-the-top cho- but he was unable to find a pianist in time for reography, choreographer Lauren Bagnick the show's debut. Morillo described the play's said, as an accompaniment to the many musi- score as very dense, something that, along cal numbers. with time and scheduling, made it difficult The freshman said joining the produc- for musicians to learn before the opening. tion team of such a jam-packed show, es- “I’m fairly sure this is the biggest mu- pecially during her first year, was slightly sical a freshman has directed, and it might intimidating. be the biggest musical GW has put on,” “Being a main component of the pro- Morillo said. Marie Mcgrory | Hatchet staff photographer duction team is a little scary at first when The curtains will first open for “Promises, Chuck Baxter, played by junior Matthew Hellman, desperately tries to woo his love interest, Fran Kubelik, played by you’re a freshman. There’s a lot of pres- Promises” at the West Hall Theater April 21 freshman Jordan Smilan-Goldstein. sure,” said Bagnick. at 8 p.m. u HATCHETEXPAT Ciao Milan, bonjour Paris As I try to accept that I will be leaving Some Italian ways of life I have adopt- The single most important lesson I will Milan in less than two months, I can’t help ed as my own include paying exorbitant take with me is that, to fully grasp the life- but reminisce on what my amounts of money to go to style in a foreign country, one must respect study abroad experience has the stadium to see my favorite the local culture and heritage as much as, given me. soccer team, choosing a favor- if not more than, the local citizens value I find it hard to believe I Nicolas Diaz ite bar or coffee shop where I them. have actually lived through stop for my daily cappuccino I strove to blend in with the locals and so much in what seems to be on the way to class and, most learn about their daily routines as much a mere few days. From realiz- notably, speaking Italian with as I could from day one. I realized I was ing that absolutely every store, supermar- what the locals describe as “an unmistak- succeeding once Italians started asking Media credit: Photo courtesy of Nicolas Diaz ket and restaurant is closed on Sundays, able Milanese accent.” I have yet to find me if I was Italian. They couldn’t believe Diaz said speaking 'Milanese' stopped him from to accepting the more laid-back Italian out if the latter is something I should be a foreigner was using colloquial expres- appearing like a tourist and made him nearly a local. pace of life, I could not be happier about proud of or not. sions and engaging in conversations they having Milan as my home throughout this While I should not undermine these normally engage in. Simply put, Italians semester. achieved objectives by any means, as I seemed to appreciate the fact that a tourist ed to study abroad again next semester. I would be lying if I said every moment prepare to leave this country, I am not fo- was actually interacting with them instead Even though I won’t be in Milan again, in Milan has been pleasant. This city wel- cusing on the traveling I was able to do, of behaving like the stereotypical vaca- but in Paris instead, I am even more ea- comed me in January with endless unfamil- the new and more rigorous academic en- tioner, whom they so despise. ger to accomplish that same objective in iar customs. Still, to this day, Milan keeps vironment I was exposed to or even the Living in Milan has undoubtedly been France. surprising me with a culture so different I fact that I finally dare to consider myself more difficult than living in D.C., and As much as I miss being back at GW, it can’t help but further immerse myself. fluent in Italian. particularly because of this, I have decid- will have to wait yet another six months. u QuickTakes... Paul Simon Composed by Dario “So Beautiful or So What” Marianelli (Hear Music/Concord Music Group) "Jane Eyre - Original Motion Paul Simon, Picture" half of the famed Soundtrack duo Simon & (Sony Masterworks) Garfunkel, has Dario Mari- released his solo anelli has scored album, “So Beau- some of the most tiful or So What.” well-received Though Simon’s films of recent usual fans will enjoy it, a few of the tracks years, including the Academy Award- have a different timbre than his older mu- winning “Atonement” and the Oscar- sic. Many songs are remarkably melan- nominated “Pride & Prejudice.” choly, especially “Love And Hard Times.” His most recent endeavor, for Cary The track “Amulet” is entirely instrumen- Fukunaga’s film “Jane Eyre,” does tal. “Questions For The Angels” is a little not disappoint. The haunting violin on the dark side with lyrics alluding to solos and sweeping background in- struggles of the homeless and thoughts strumentals capture the elegance of self-actualization. Regardless of a few and emotion of the film’s storyline. heavier songs, the album still features The first track, “Wandering Jane,” several tracks of the lighthearted, easy begins slowly with light vocals, but vein for which Simon is known. His vo- as the soundtrack continues, the vo- cals weave through the instrumentals cals disappear and are replaced by with such ease that it’s hard not to relax a strong and moving violin. “A Game when listening to this album. As summer of Badminton” sounds very similar approaches and moods brighten, the to the score for “Pride & Prejudice,” release of “So Beautiful or So What” is a theme which continues into the timed perfectly. next few tracks until it ultimately –Hilary Kelly evolves into deeper, more dramatic instrumentals. This album captures Panda Bear the emotion and action of the film, “Tomboy” and is certainly enjoyable for fans of instrumental scores who have yet to (Paw Tracks) Animal Col- even see the film. lective’s Noah –Kelsey Grashoff Lennox, under the pseudonym Panda Bear, has released his fourth solo record, “Tom- boy.” The al- bum consists of 11 songs with simple rhythms and a Like sex? dark reverb that ironically make the al- bum sound grandiose. Serving as a fit- Apply to be a Hatchet ting summer soundtrack, “Surfer Hymn” features the noise of ocean waves mixed sex columnist. with tribal drums and synthesizer. Other memorable tracks include the opener “You Can Count on Me,” the title track, E-mail and “Drone.” While “Tomboy” is not an intense dance album, it offers a psyche- [email protected] delic and dazed experience. –Christina Oriel Page 8 w April 21, 2011 DEPARTING EDITOrS The GW Hatchet Anne Wernikoff: Home is where The Hatchet is by anne wernikoff Photo Editor

I started thinking about what to write for this col- umn months ago, knowing Over six semesters, that the task of summing up my Hatchet experience in The Hatchet has 30 inches – not to mention writing my very first ar- become my home ticle – was a daunting one. As I thought about all of the and the people within experiences I’ve had while taking photos for this pa- it, my family. per, both in and out of the townhouse, what continu- ously stood out to me was the importance of the town- house itself. Since I first came on staff at the end of my fresh- day and I’ve enjoyed watch- man year, my friends have ing the evolution of your joked that I actually live hair. P.S. You can’t always in the Hatchet townhouse. win hugs! Considering the innumer- Traynor, we might not able production days, Sat- have ever executed our urdays, late nights, hours “mission” but I have com- between classes and spare plete faith that you’ll solve time I’ve spent sitting at the that mystery one day! Keep photo desk, this is a pretty it classy; I’ll see you around accurate statement. But for the Bean. me, it actually has a much Cahn, we’ve come so far a deeper meaning. Over six from that first Metro ride semesters, The Hatchet has and I’m so happy to have become my home and the you as a friend. You crack people within it, my family. me up and remind me that The townhouse has been the becky crowder | hatchet PHOTOGRAPHER things aren’t always so seri- center of my college world. Anne, you know, the girl with the camera with the long, brown, curly hair, enjoys Canon photo equipment and photographing the men's basketball team. ous, thank you for that. It’s where I work, play, joke, Team Prodo, I’m consis- yell, argue, teach, learn and, always be stories that need lessons anywhere else. next year, and don’t worry, G Street with anyone but tently amazed by the new most importantly, laugh. to be told and, as a result, Nick, you helped me be- I’ll be back to visit. you. and creative ways you guys No matter what was going there will always be a need come the photographer that Francis and Jordan, Louis, we survived the display our photos. Thank on in my life outside of The for photography. Whether I I wanted to be. You were the you’re the future of this de- scariest road trip of my life, you for caring about them Hatchet, 2140 G St. is where was fighting with my room- first person who made me partment and I’m so excited ate some really weird sta- as much as we do. I would go to seek refuge, mates or struggling not to think that I might actually to see how you develop as dium food and had a lot of Cory, I wish I could have to ask for advice or to just fail my classes, The Hatchet have some potential, and photographers. Thank you fun along the way. Thank cool cardigans like you, es- kick back. I always knew continuously provided me without your encourage- for always having so much you for always making me pecially the Red Sox one. that whoever was sitting on with a place where I felt ment, I never would have energy, enthusiasm and laugh. To all my non-Hatchet that grimy old couch would needed and where I knew had the courage to try. dedication. This depart- Gabe, you’re inadver- friends and roommates, lend a sympathetic ear, tell my efforts were appreci- Chris, your passion and ment would be lost without tently one of the funniest thank you for always being me something new and ex- ated. Inside of the town- dedication continuously you. people I know and also one there, for supporting me, citing or crack a joke that house, I felt part of some- inspires me to become a Marie, Gaby and all the of the most dedicated jour- making sure I eat, listening no one outside of our staff thing bigger than myself, better photographer. I look rest of Team Photo, I call nalists. I can’t wait to have to my Hatchet drama that would ever think is funny. part of an ever-evolving in- forward to the day when you my photo army because you over to my house for made absolutely no sense Without that certainty, I stitution that relied on the I can say I was once your you’re the best, biggest and dinner in 20 years when and reminding me there is a don’t know how I would dedication and talent of its editor! most involved group of you’re famous and I’m liv- world outside of the town- have made it this far. I owe current staff. Knowing that Viktors, you’ve been a photographers we’ve ever ing in a cardboard box. house. so much to each and every the work I did every time I part of my Hatchet experi- had. Thank you for all your Lyndsey, Annu and Pri- Maman and Katharina, one of you: for your dedica- picked up my camera was ence since day one. Thank hard work and all the fun ya, the three of you are the you both have been there for tion, your energy and your relevant and potentially in- you for all the laughs, we’ve had together. Stay fo- happiest, sweetest girls I me no matter what, always support which has helped fluential allowed me to be- schemes and good times. cused! know. Thank you for always supporting me in every- me grow up. come a stronger person. It Michelle, my fellow French, we’ve had our putting a smile on my face, thing I do and having faith Knowing that the town- gave me the ability to forget “girl with a camera with disagreements, but I want being there to have a chat, in my ability to succeed. house will always be there about my shyness in favor long, brown, curly hair,” you to know that I think listening to my complaints Ultimately, everything I do has been a source of com- of determination and to ig- I’m so proud of how far you’re doing a great job and and letting me eat cupcakes is to make the both of you fort to me. It’s given me a nore my anxieties, because you’ve come as a photog- you’re going to continue to and scones with you. proud. I love you so much. sense of security as well as a having the perfect shot was rapher and an editor over do amazing work next year. Justin, your wit and sar- So here it is, my one and sense of purpose. There will more important. I would the last three years. You’re I can't imagine being offered casm are the perfect tension only byline, I only wish I had always be news, there will never have learned those going to do amazing things champagne in the middle of breakers on a tough prodo the space to say more. -30- Justin Guiffre: Moments worth living by Justin guiffré about Student Association Managing Director endorsements and alcohol amnesty policy in the same This too shall pass. I’ve heartbeat. Thank you to ev- thought about this for a long erybody who has ever been time. I don’t know where to in that room with me. begin. How can you write When I became the opin- 1,200 words attempting to ions editor, it was enthrall- convey an experience so vis- ing. To be in charge of a ceral and so transcendent? group of rowdy, passionate How can you not? writers is something else. To A few weeks ago I read help them develop as writ- a sentence in a Kurt Von- ers is unimaginably fulfill- negut novel, claiming to be ing. When I started, I told descendent from a series of Byers I wouldn’t do the job Asian wise men. The task unless he could go to bed a was to write a phrase that little afraid of what we print- would always be true. No ed on my page. He smiled matter the situation. It read, and agreed to open a can of “This too shall pass.” Good, worms he never anticipated. bad, lost, in love, angry or If I ever had success in that ecstatic, this is undeniably role, it was because of the truthful. confidence he put in my ca- I like to think of my time pabilities. at The Hatchet and GW as I wasn’t alone in this. something made meaningful I had the amazing honor by this law of the universe. A of having Lyndsey as my finite experience even more contributing editor. She's important because of that a woman whose passion is looming deadline with lots only understandable when of deadlines in between. The she gives off the tiniest look most tragic and beautiful of contemplation, then writes realization is that a canvas the hell out of something. has an end. This painting, no There’s a reason I chose her matter how much there is to to edit my work, and I’ve paint, will stop. never regretted it. I couldn’t I began my time at GW have been happier when you and the paper almost simul- chose to hire Annu, a person michelle rattinger | PHOTo editor taneously. Fresh off the boat so rabidly idealistic and ca- Justin Guiffre is afraid to estimate the number of GW Deli sandwiches he has consumed over the course of four years at GW. from Japan, I had no idea pable that I can’t begin to what was to come. Wander- imagine where she will go even when they hurt. Let moving to San Francisco and ing through a student org in life, but I know she’ll find your mind drift in that mo- spending my time on some fair, I came across the Hatch- purpose in all of it. mentum. I, like a good num- art portfolio, going to grad et table. I knew I wanted to As managing director, I When I became the opinions editor, it was ber of my peers, came to this school, law school – it is real- write columns. That’s how I got to be the person at the school to understand the ly up to me. They like to tell met my long-time editor, Di- table telling freshmen why enthralling. To be in charge of a group of massive social and politi- you that your undergraduate ana. She would later hire me they should get involved – cal machinations that drive career will be the first time as staff, an act of kindness part of that weird college cy- rowdy, passionate writers is something else. our lives. Don’t forget that you get to really determine and a compliment I can only cle where you quickly fill the those are only the means to your life. And there is some adequately thank with the role you never thought you an end. Their success, and measure of truth to that. But knowledge that she knows could. I also kept alive a tra- ours, is measured only in the it's nothing like what comes the feeling. dition that I hope never dies. Tim and Erica, two people thanks for reminding me moments we make worth next. Be excited for that mo- A good opinions jour- Every Sunday during staff I admire every second of that life is about so much living. In many ways, The ment. nalist has to have an ego to meetings we put somebody the day, who could never more than just words on Hatchet taught me that these A good trick for column match. Let me explain. You in the “hot seat” and asked be anything but a constant paper. To Sarah, thanks for are what truly matter. writing is to begin and end have to be so damn sure people questions they must presence in my life. Chris, being my fan and so much Despondent and worried with the same catch – some- that what you’re saying is answer truthfully in front of Rachel, Anna, Anne, Caro- more – if I could go back, I about my future, as seniors thing that will tie it all to- important enough that a ton everybody. The first time this line, Louis and Dan (among would change everything in general are at this point, gether for the reader. It of people should hear it. You happened, Hadas asked me many others) are the people and nothing at the same a friend of mine said some- would make things easier should feel like you can save to look around the room and that made every late night time, I hope you understand. thing odd. They commented, at this point to say that The the world. There is a reason name the qualities displayed and Hatchet party worth re- To my family, and especially “You must be so excited.” Hatchet and college have that Superman and Spider- by staff members that I wish membering, in addition to to my parents, thank you for Are you kidding?! I was the same principle, but man are both journalists. But I had. It was a tough fucking all of the times we hung out every moment of support, I afraid. Student debt, getting they don’t. It is a wild, fun, an ops journalist is Clark question. away from the townhouse. I couldn't have done any of it a job with benefits, where unforgettable, emotional, Kent with a cheap glass of People who are drawn to will always be floored by the without you. I’m living?! The list goes on. heart-wrenching and trans- whisky and a half-smoked work for the paper are cat- dedication of Emily. I will I would always tell my So I decided to decipher this formative experience that pack of cigarettes. You’re egorically impressive. These always be in awe of the pas- writers that inspiration cryptic message. What is ex- leaves you with as many James Dean with a typewrit- are the individuals irrevo- sion of French. comes in the moments we citing about it? questions about where and er and a willingness to put cably gripped by the events Of course, there were don’t expect. Walking down Here’s the conclusion I who you are as when you your mind and soul to print. around them and irresistibly those around me that meant the street, just before we fall came to: For the first time, started. It’s made meaning- Then it came time to sit moved to be an important a lot who didn’t work on asleep or eating lunch in J I will wake up this summer ful because you only have on the editorial board. Even part of them. the paper these past few Street, we will be gripped and actually be able to de- so much of it, and when when the sports editor is I didn’t realize the peo- years. To Adam, Brandon, by an overwhelming sense termine what comes next. the canvas ends you’re left free associating, it’s amaz- ple in the townhouse would Dave, Kirsten, Arun, Carly, of purpose and clarity. It’s Some research job, bartend- enchanted by that beautiful ing to be in a room of peo- come to be some of my best Mansi, Kieran, Joe, Ben and like that for life in general. ing, starting at a major firm, realization. Remember, this ple willing to be passionate friends. This is when I met Tyler (among many others), Hold onto those moments, working as a tour guide, too shall pass. -30- The GW Hatchet DEPARTING EDITORS April 21, 2011w Page 9 Amy D'Onofrio: Covering D.C. from 2140 G by amy d'onofrio and off the sports page, and I Metro News Editor will miss you both dearly. Copy: Thank you for As a freshman I walked making every issue the best into 2140 G St. for an open it could be – I’ll miss hearing house, and within the first 10 laughter from your corner of minutes, some guy – pretty the room. sure it was Eric Roper – was Justin: Thank you for sup- asking if anyone was interest- porting my behavior at GW ed in writing the crime log. basketball games. I said yes. Erica: You and Justin If I hadn’t started that made putting this paper to- beat, I might not be writing gether easier each week. this now. The crime log was a Thank you for working so lot of fun and made me realize hard and guiding us. what I wrote at The Hatchet French: I’m glad you meant something – even if it were editor in chief this year just made people laugh about and I know you will continue crazy shit on campus. to push for answers when ev- For the most part, Metro eryone wants to hold them news isn’t funny. Over the back. Know we all love you, years I’ve missed class to cover no matter what. serious court cases, and every Cahn: Thank you for be- fire alarm kept me on my toes. I ing patient when it came to covered three-hour-long Advi- editing my stories. I’m proud sory Neighborhood Commis- to know such a great journal- sion meetings and witnessed ist and look forward to seeing battles between residents and your bylines all the time. University officials. Morgenstern: You are so It’s hard to sum up four dedicated to this paper, and if years of learning journalism I may say, a "fighter." Thank in D.C. with The Hatchet. It you for putting up with my can be exhilarating and con- ridiculous comments and be- fusing to cover Metro news, ing a source of comfort. but in the end this paper Andrea: I thought I jug- made me feel like I wasn’t gled a lot of work, but you just a student journalist. amaze me with everything Sometimes that manifest- michelle rattinger | PHOTO editor you do. I’ll miss our late-night ed itself in stress and I would Amy D'Onofrio didn't chill with President Lincoln much over the past two years as an editor for The Hatchet. Instead, you could find editing in the townhouse. dread the next assignment. her at courthouses, the Second District police station and on various modes of D.C. transit. Priya: Hadas was kind But I didn’t want to let to say last year that I would down my editors – Roper, Al- be a better Metro editor than exa and Byers – so I did the with everything. (We’re on Team Prodo: Thank you she was. I don’t think that’s best I could and kept writing. call all the time and it’s great For the most part, Metro news isn't funny. for putting up with my calls true, but I know you will go I applied for an editor po- for ridiculous chain e-mails.) from upstairs. I’ll miss seeing beyond what I tried to do. I sition at the end of sophomore That first year of assign- Over the years I've missed class to cover your smiling faces through- can’t wait to see all the great year and didn’t get it. I said I ing stories and editing was out production days. stories you write and I’ll miss would keep writing. I wanted far from perfect. Often my serious court cases, and every fire alarm Team Photo: I’m so im- all the Metro news jokes we to get better. As luck would evenings ended in tears over pressed by your work and have. Love you. have it, just three months one mistake or another. kept me on my toes. dedication. Thank you for My lovely roomies: You later Sarah Scire asked me if “Why don’t you just quit always running toward fires girls sometimes don’t see me I wanted to be an assistant The Hatchet?” my boyfriend with me. for days due to my late-night news editor. Hell yeah I did – would ask over the phone. We put out a damn good pass up the opportunities you Lyndsey and Annu: One Hatcheting, but you make that’s not what I said to Scire, I’d explain I actually paper twice a week. We’re have here. reps Philly well and the other South Hall feel like home. but I was excited to be part of loved spending time with the not perfect, but we strive to Team Web: Thank you for raps. A winning combination in Thank you. this staff. people that create this news- tell you what’s going on at working late to keep the web- my book, and I know I will see Mom, Dad, Jeff and Susie: Soon The Hatchet was paper. It wasn’t all work – we GW, straight up. I hope I’ve site looking fly. You guys are great things from you both. Thank you for always sup- something I did every day, had silly theme parties and in- done my job well enough, so cool and I wish I could’ve Caroline: You’re such a tal- porting me and for making and my friends probably tramural volleyball. I’d spend and I’m thankful that I have stayed up with you. ented writer, and I’m so glad all this possible. thought I was crazy for stay- more and more time at the this Hatchet family. Gabe: I’ll miss our chats I got to know you this year. Hari: In exactly a week ing in on a Friday night to townhouse not because I had First to the writers: Thank about random things. You I know you’ll be a source of it’ll be five years together. edit and disappearing all day work, but because I wanted you for all your hard work. are hilarious and have done a support for next year’s staff. Thanks for sticking with me Sunday for production. I had to be closer to this staff and Keep reporting, learning and great job this year. Don’t for- Louis and Traynor: You and this newspaper. -30- to get a BlackBerry to keep up its shenanigans. giving it all you've got. Don’t get to call me on Oscar night. guys kept me entertained on

Multimedia Reporters Learn to produce the videos, web content and audio slideshows that E-mail Wanted are the cutting edge of journalism. [email protected] Louis Nelson Elizabeth Traynor Sports Editor Contributing Sports Editor [email protected] [email protected] H The number of batters, on average, that redshirt Number senior Bobby Lucas, Jr., retires per nine innings. He crunch 12 ranks fourth in strikeouts in NCAA Division I baseball. SportsApril 21, 2011 w Page 10 IN Brief Forum discusses future Strikeout success of Athletic Department Lucas, Jr., rises to prominence on the mound The Athletics Steering Committee by cory weinberg around,” Lucas said. held its Second Idea Forum Wednes- Hatchet Staff Writer The Colonials have struggled day night. The scar on Bobby Lucas, Jr.'s this season, earming a 10-26 re- The majority of the night was dedi- left arm runs from his bicep to cord, but Lucas’ success has been his elbow. His damaged nerve, a bright spot. cated to an open venus for comments repaired last year, nagged the left- Lucas said he does not owe about the direction of the depart- handed pitcher since high school. his transformation to any kind of ment. A major theme that arose from Lucas is healthy now, and the change in superstition or ritual. redshirt senior has emerged as a “How did I pitch when I was the discussion was a shared desire strikeout menace for the Colonials, younger? I’d get out of my parents for greater promotions and publicity, ranking fourth in Division-I base- car and go pitch. If you make it ball by striking out 12 batters every more complicated than that, you and that the GW community would be nine innings. create excuses to yourself that strengthened by a stronger commit- “After the surgery and rehab, I aren’t related to how you pitch,” ment to promoting athletics. noticed big changes,” Lucas said. Lucas said. “It’s not about how you Lucas’ unusual injury – not the ate last night or what you wore.” When asked why Athletic Director kind of structural elbow damage Lucas has developed his two- Patrick Nero, Board of Trustees Chair- that would necessitate the notori- seam fastball, which darts and man Russell Ramsey, and Randy ous Tommy John surgery – lingered dives toward hitters, and compli- throughout his career as he tried to mented his repertoire with a slider Levine, New York Yankees Team Pres- reach the potential his coaches saw that breaks in on right-handed bat- ident and head of the steering com- when they aggressively recruited ters. him from his Baltimore high school He has served Atlantic-10 mittee, were not in attendance. Uni- five years ago. hitters a steady diet of off-speed versity President Steven Knapp said “He’s pitched a lot, but he pitches, his four-seam fastball rare- the three had prior committments hasn’t put up the kind of num- ly breaking 90 miles per hour. bers we anticipated, and part of “Coming in from high school, and were not based locally. that was mental mistakes and the where my fastball would get a lot Representatives from GW club ability to locate,” head coach Steve of swings and misses, it was really sports also took to the microphone, Mrowka said. “But each year, he’s demoralizing to come to college gotten better but he’s just been and see that your fastball isn’t what sharing their frustration with their hurt. Now, he’s showing experi- it was, because everyone throws as lack of practice space, which speak- ence and maturity.” hard,” Lucas said. ers said keep them from reaching Softer arm pain and sharper Now that Lucas has pinpoint- pitch movements have laid the ed his location and kept batters off their full potential. groundwork for his success. Op- the plate, his strikeout statistics The committee will review the posing hitters whiff Lucas’ slider, have skyrocketed to the top of the and two-seam fastballs disappear Atlantic-10 and the entire NCAA ANNE WERNIKOFF | PHOTO EDITOR ideas raised in the forums, and before they cross the plate. Division 1. Redshirt senior Bobby Lucas, Jr., has overcome injury to rank fourth in NCAA are expected to release their first “I’m not overpowering. I re- Lucas’ 60 strikeouts ranks sec- Division I baseball in strikeouts, retiring 12 batters every nine innings. draft of a report on the depart- ally have to try to pitch. I can’t rely ond in the conference, but the A-10 on pure ‘stuff.’ I’ve embraced that leader, Dayton’s Cameron Hob- “The strikeouts this year have Lucas said. “I see the stats, and it’s ment early May. more and more as I’ve gotten older son, has tossed 25 more innings given me more confidence that I’m great, but I hope it translates into so it’s made me a better pitcher all this season. pitching more to my potential,” more wins.”u Last word "Usually we triple check Softball drops doubleheader that. Honestly, it would by daniel wright Penna continued her strong performance Hatchet Reporter into the second game, allowing only two runs have probably been a big in three and one-third innings, behind a sound The Colonials looked poised to snap their defensive effort. Senior shortstop Katie Terrazas inning for us." losing streak in the fourth inning of the second set the defensive tone with a leaping catch in the –Stacey Schramm, softball game of their doubleheader against James Madi- first, and the Colonials committed no errors in son. game two. head coach, on the batting lineup error Sophomore second baseman Julie Orlandi “Our defense kept us in the game,” Sch- that potentially cost her team a run in the singled with a runner on first and no outs, cre- ramm said. “We just couldn’t come up with the fourth inning of the second game in their atingan opportunity for an offensive push. But clutch hits.” GABRIELLA DEMCZUK | HATCHET STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Orlandi was ruled out, and the runner returned The Colonials continued to reach base, but doubleheader against James Madison. Junior Heidi Penna pitched in both games of GW's to first base- due to an error in the order of GW's were unable to drive across runs when it count- doubleheader against James Madison Wednesday. batting lineup. ed. Junior catcher Lauren Wilson started off the It was a missed opportunity for the Colonials seventh inning with a single up the middle, at- – they left the inning without a run, and failed to tempting to rally the team to overcome their score for the rest of the game. GW dropped both two-run deficit. games against James Madison, falling to 13-21-1 Terrazas followed with an infield single, and on the season. The Colonials have lost 11 of their sophomore first baseman Sandi Moynihan, a last 13 games. Hatchet reporter, hit a sacrifice fly that scored a “I take full credit for that,” head coach Sta- run. Colonials were unable to capitalize on the cey Schramm said of the fourth inning error. run, though, and the rally came up short as GW “Usually we triple check that. Honestly, it would dropped its second game, 2-1, to James Madison. have probably been a big inning for us.” “Defensively we’re playing well, we’re do- GW fell behind early in game one, giving up ing everything we are supposed to,” Terrazas four runs in the first inning as James Madison said. “The other team is going to get hits, that’s cycled through the lineup. just the way the game is played. As soon as we Junior Heidi Penna settled in after a shaky start stringing our hits together, we will be fine.” start in the first, allowing only one run in the fol- Terrazas and the Colonials take to the road lowing five innings, but her strong performance this weekend, facing Rhode Island at 3 p.m. was counteracted by silent GW bats. Despite six April 22 and 12 p.m. April 23, and then travel- hits, the Colonials only managed to post two ing to Massachusetts to face off at 12 p.m. April runs in the first game, ultimately falling 5-2. 24. u New AD hopes to make GW a powerhouse

from p. 1 view of what GW can be, versus what my view was, I don’t think it’s very differ- ent.” Nero brings with him 23 years of experience work- ing in intercollegiate sports. His work as commissioner required him to oversee all operational aspects of the NCAA Division I Confer- ence. He has held numer- ous NCAA leadership roles, including serving on the NCAA Management Council and the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association Board of Directors. Nero also has extensive experience in ath- JORDAN EMONT | CONTRIBUTING PHOTO EDITOR letic department manage- Newly chosen Athletic Director Patrick Nero, left, sits with Senior Vice ment, including serving as Provost Robert Chernak, right, Wednesday. the Director of Athletics for the University of Maine from 2003 to 2005. "Change is good, it challenges all of us to Foremost in Nero's re- sponsibilities will be ad- be better." dressing the futures of both the men’s and women’s Karl Hobbs basketball programs. The Head Coach contracts of men's basket- ball head coach Karl Hobbs, Men's Basketball and women's basketball head coach Mike Bozeman, will both be up at the end of Nero to discuss the future Kvancz's announcement that 2012. The decisions concern- of the men’s basketball pro- he would retire June 30, after ing their futures at GW, and gram and he is heartened by 17 years in the position. A subsequently, the futures of Nero’s experiences. selection team composed of the basketball programs, will “I’m thinking this is an University President Steven fall to Nero. exciting moment for GW Knapp, Senior Vice Provost Nero wouldn’t speak Athletics and for the pro- and Senior Vice President for about specifics Wednesday, gram. Change is good, it Student and Academic Ser- saying he had yet to give par- challenges all of us to be bet- vices Robert Chernak, Board ticular thought to the futures ter,” Hobbs said. “I envision of Trustees Chairman Russell of the basketball coaches. He my relationship to be one of Ramsey, and Board member added that basketball, like a great partnership. One in and New York Yankees team the other GW sports teams, which I’m falling under his president and GW alumnus will undergo program exam- leadership and that all deci- Randy Levine, who is over- ination and his plans for the sions that I make will be run seeing the ongoing compre- teams will form from there. through Patrick.” hensive review of GW Ath- Hobbs said he is look- The search for a new letics, began a nationwide ing forward to meeting with athletic director began with search for candidates. u The GW Hatchet CLASSIFIEDS April 21, 2011 w Page 11 GWMa r k e t p l a c e www.gwmarketplace.com (202) 994-7079 | [email protected]

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