Comey celebrates service at Charter Day Tribe catches cold on road James Comey ’82 spoke about his and the College’s College falls 51-42 at Northeastern as the Tribe commitment to public service at the 315th anniversary of the connects on just 30.4 percent of its field goals. College’s Charter from England. See men’s basketball page 10

The twice-weekly student newspaper of the College of William and Mary F Est. 1911 VOL.97, NO.31 tuesday, February 12, 2008 FLATHATNEWS.COM NICHOL RESIGNS EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY; REVELEY TO SERVE IN INTERIM TENURE SHORTEST PRESIDENCY SINCE CIVIL WAR

After 16 months of controversy ingfully included as members of 20 percent in the past two years. those same voices will no doubt surrounding College President our broad community. The decision Fourth, from the outset of my claim victory today. Gene Nichol’s presidency, the was likely required by any effective presidency, I have made it clear that It is fair to say that, over the Board of Visitors has decided not notion of separation of church and if the College is to reach its aspira- course of the past year, I have, to renew his contract. Nichol an- state. And it was certainly motivat- tions of leadership, it is essential more than once, considered either nounced in an e-mail to the College ed by the desire to extend the Col- that it become a more diverse, less resigning my post or abandoning community this morning that he lege’s welcome more generously to homogeneous institution. In the the positions I have taken on these would resign, effective immedi- all. We are charged, as state actors, past two and a half years we have matters — which I believe crucial ately. BOV Rector Michael Powell to respect and accommodate all re- proceeded, with surprising suc- to the College’s future. But as I did announced that Law School Dean ligions, and to endorse none. The cess, to assure that is so. Our last so, I thought of other persons as Taylor Reveley will serve as inter- decision did no more. two entering classes have been, by well. im president. The following is the Second, I have refused, now good measure, the most diverse in I thought of those students, staff, full text of Nichol’s e-mail. on two occasions, to ban from the the College’s history. We have, in faculty, and alumni, not of the reli- campus a program funded by our the past two and a half years, more gious majority, who have told me Dear Members of the William student-fee-based, and student- than doubled our number of faculty of the power of even small steps, and Mary Community: governed, speaker series. To stop members of color. And we have like the decision over display of the the production because I found it more effectively integrated the ad- Wren Cross, to recognize that they, I was informed by the Rector on offensive, or unappealing, would ministrative leadership of William too, are full members of this inspir- Sunday, after our Charter Day cel- have violated both the First Amend- and Mary. It is no longer the case, ing community. ebrations, that my contract will not ment and the traditions of open- as it was when I arrived, that we I have thought of those students, be renewed in July. Appropriately, ness and inquiry that sustain great could host a leadership retreat in- faculty and staff who, in the past serving the College in the wake of universities. It would have been a viting the 35 senior administrators three years, have joined us with such a decision is beyond my imag- knowing, intentional denial of the of the College and see, around the explicit hopes and assurances that ining. Accordingly, I have advised constitutional rights of our students. table, no persons of color. the College could become more the Rector, and announce today, It is perhaps worth recalling that my As the result of these deci- effectively opened to those of dif- effective immediately, my resigna- very first act as president of the Col- sions, the last 16 months have been ferent races, backgrounds and eco- tion as president of the College of lege was to swear on oath not to do challenging ones for me and my nomic circumstances — and I have William and Mary. I return to the so. family. A committed, relentless, thought of my own unwillingness faculty of the school of law to re- Third, in my early months here, frequently untruthful and vicious to voluntarily abandon their efforts, sume teaching and writing. recognizing that we likely had campaign -- on the internet and in and their prospects, in mid-stream. I have made four decisions, or fewer poor, or Pell eligible, stu- the press -- has been waged against I have thought of faculty and sets of decisions, during my tenure dents than any public university in me, my wife and my daughters. It staff members here who have, for that have stirred ample controversy. America, and that our record was has been joined, occasionally, by decades, believed that the College First, as is widely known, I al- getting worse, I introduced an ag- members of the Virginia House of has, unlike many of its competi- tered the way a Christian cross was gressive Gateway scholarship pro- Delegates — including last week’s tors, failed to place the challenge displayed in a public facility, on a gram for Virginians demonstrating steps by the Privileges and Elec- of becoming an effectively diverse public university campus, in a cha- the strongest financial need. Under tions Committee to effectively institution center stage — and who, pel used regularly for secular Col- its terms, resident students from threaten Board appointees if I were as a result, have been strongly en- lege events — both voluntary and families earning $40,000 a year or not fired over decisions concerning couraged by the progress of the last mandatory — in order to help Jew- less have 100 percent of their need the Wren cross and the Sex Work- two years. ish, Muslim, Hindu and other reli- met, without loans. Gateway has in- ers’ Art Show. That campaign has brian mahoney — the flat hat gious minorities feel more mean- creased our Pell eligible students by now been rendered successful. And See nichol page 3 President Nichol resigned today after the BOV did not new his contract.

Race and the College: Part two of four In 1945, a call for Mayor talks town and gown Zeidler discusses 3-person rule, rental inspection and student voting equality silenced By Brian mahoney & austin wright to take into consideration the long-term future of the city, you have Flat Hat News Editors to take into consideration the health and the vitality of William and Flat Hat chief fired of World War II. Mary, of Colonial Williamsburg and of our neighborhoods and other “The most important work, The Flat Hat talked with Williasmburg Mayor Jeanne Zeidler businesses here. For long-term goals, our interests are all the same — after writing for however, must be done in educat- Wednesday, Feb. 6, at the Jamestown 2007 building on Francis Street sometimes it’s tactics and how you get there. racial integration ing ourselves away from the idea about the relationship between students and the city. FH: How would you describe the relationship between students of White supremacy, for this belief Flat Hat: You’re the mayor of a tourist town, a col- and Williamsburg’s permanent residents? is as groundless as Hitler’s Nordic lege town and a retirement town all in one. What Z: I think it’s actually pretty good — different than some peo- By keirstin flythe Supremacy nonsense.” do you think of this dynamic? ple’s perceptions. But I think it’s pretty good, and I think it’s The Flat Hat While this article may seem Mayor Jeanne Zeidler: I think it’s great. I love growing and improving all the time. We had a wonderful — quite radical for Kaemmerle’s days, the diversity that’s here — I think people come actually really great — Williamsburg Neighborhood City Sometimes all it takes is a single it was rather conservative. She tem- here and people live here who value that. They ei- Council meeting at the College of William and Mary last voice to incite an uproar. pered her assertions by declaring ther work at the College, they work in the tourism Saturday morning, and there was a wonderful panel of Marilyn Kaemmerle ’45 did just that racial integration at the College industry, they may work at businesses that support students representing not just student government, but that when she was fired as editor- “cannot and should not be done to- that industry or the College, and I think the fact that other organizations — APO and the organization that is in-chief of The Flat Hat after writ- day, or tomorrow, — but perhaps we have so much variety is great. It’s a very special working on international service projects and also the ing a 1945 editorial that called for the next day. Neither they nor we place. environmental group. And I think it was a ter- the College — and the country — are ready for it yet.” FH: How do you balance the conflicting rific dialogue. It was great information and to change the way it looks at race. Yet these mild words caused interests of the three distinct groups? a very warm feeling there. I think in a lot In “Lincoln’s Job Half-Done,” an uproar at the College. The day Z: As carefully as possible, trying to listen of different ways, people focus on the Kaemmerle encouraged racial after the editorial was published, to everybody and hear their needs and figure negatives. I think there’s a lot of posi- equality while denouncing notions then-President of the College John out what is fairest to all and the great- tive going on. Last week also, the new of white supremacy. Promfet informed Kaemmerle that est good for the long-term Student Chamber of Commerce held “The Negroes should be recog- the Board of Visitors wanted her future of the city. their first public meeting. There was nized as equals in our minds and either expelled from the College When you I think a very, very healthy showing hearts,” she wrote. “For us, William or removed from her position as try of local business people and again and Mary; this means that Negroes editor-in-chief of The Flat Hat. In a great feeling of warmness and should attend William and Mary; Feb. 21, 1995 article of the Virgin- welcoming on both sides. they should go to our classes, par- ian Pilot entitled “Ex-W&M Edi- FH: Why do you think it is ticipate in College functions, join tor Recalls Equal-Rights Column that people perceive animosity the same clubs, be our roommates Furor,” Kaemmerle recounted the between students and the city? … and marry among us.” experience. Z: I think there are points of Kaemmerle also placed the Col- lege’s race relations in the context See editor page 3 Brian mahoney — The flat hat See zeidler page 5

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‘Stabilitas et Fides’ 1931 25 Campus Center, The College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA. 23185 Editorial Dept. (757) 221-3281 F Advertising Dept. (757) 221-3283 F Fax (757) 221-3242 The Cotillion Club sponsored The Flat Hat — [email protected] the annual mid-winter’s ball. News — [email protected] Variety — [email protected] Sports —­ [email protected] Dances at the time consisted of Reviews — [email protected] Opinions — [email protected] Advertising — [email protected] three separate events including the formal ball, the informal Andy Zahn, Editor-in-Chief Ashley Baird, Managing Editor F Chase Johnson, Executive Editor dansant and the semi-formal Patrick Bisceglia, Business Manager F Helen Chacon, Accountant evening dance. Brian Mahoney, News Editor Kasi Kangarloo, Assoc. Reviews Editor Austin Wright, News Editor Genice Phillips, Assoc. Reviews Editor Maxim Lott, Deputy News Editor Nate Burgess, Graphics Editor Alice Hahn, Variety Editor Isshin Teshima, Insight Editor Jeff Dooley, Sports Editor Sarah Hays, Assoc. Insight Editor 1964 Conor McKay, Reviews Editor Catherine Anderson, Copy Editor Joe Kane, Opinions Editor Katie Bradshaw, Copy Editor Vanessa VanLandingham, Copy Chief Chelsea Caumont, Copy Editor ABC television program Taylor Martindale, Copy Chief Gloria Dube, Copy Editor “Hootenanny” filmed two back- Spencer Atkinson, Photography Editor Annie Emison, Copy Editor Alex Haglund, Photography Editor Leah Fry, Copy Editor to-back episodes in Adair Gym. Max Fisher, Chief Staff Writer Josh Garstka, Copy Editor The show, which featured such Angela Cota, Assoc. News Editor Meghan O’Malley, Copy Editor Courtesy photo Wikipedia commons Alex Guillén, Assoc. News Editor Katie McCown, Copy Editor — entertainers as the Brothers Four Carl Siegmund, Assoc. News Editor Lauren Summers, Copy Editor Many institutions have seen the need to clearly define their student-teacher relationship policies. and Trini Lopez, quickly gave Kara Starr, Assoc. News Editor Mike Crump, Production Assistant Ashley Morgan, Assoc. Variety Editor Summer Finck, Production Assistant away all 2,000 tickets to College Miles Hilder, Assoc. Sports Editor Jessica Gold, Production Assistant Beyond the burg students within a week. Andrew Pike, Assoc. Sports Editor Matt Poms, Production Assistant Erin Grady, Assoc. Opinions Editor Maggie Reeb, Production Assistant Sarah Sibley, Assoc. Opinions Editor Pam Snyder, Production Assistant Student-teacher romance redefined in Vermont 1977 Corrections Affairs arise from examination of sexual harassment policies The Flat Hat wishes to correct any facts printed incorrectly. Corrections may be submitted by e-mail to the sec- With the installation of a new tion editor in which the incorrect information was printed. Requests for corrections will be accepted at any time. By Sarah Hays several focus groups, the creation ban extends to all situations in automated system, the Wren Weather Assoc. Flat Hat Insight Editor of a blog and a full faculty meet- which the faculty member “is in Building’s bell rang on every ing to further discuss the issue. a position of power with respect half hour throughout the day. Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Faculty and administration at However, Middlebury is not to that student, including but not Because of the new automated Middlebury College in Vermont alone in its struggle to better de- limited to” the roles of instruc- system, it became impossible are putting together a policy that fine and regulate student-teacher tor, coach, adviser, work-study to ring the bell by hand, and seeks to better define the rules relationships. Many colleges and supervisor and counselor. the only time the system could governing student-teacher rela- universities across the United Ultimately, the issue boils be disconnected was on the High 54 High 60 High 50 tionships sometime this month. States have sought to deal with down to its legal ramifications. last day of classes in order for Low 51 Low 33 Low 36 Currently, Middlebury pos- this issue in much the same man- Frank Vinik, a lawyer and risk graduating seniors to ring the Source: www.weather.com sesses no official rules -con ner. One of the main issues in manager for United Educators, bell. cerning romantic relationships creating policy is the nature of an education insurance com- between students and faculty, the social relationship that the pany covering 800 colleges and Quote of the Week stating only that student-teacher student and teacher have. If the universities, cites a case from 1985 relationships are “discouraged” faculty member has the student the University of California — Chipotle, for example, is very interested in but that “such involvements need in class or is in some position of Berkeley, in which a law school Although initially planning coming now and has committed to opening not constitute a form of sexual authority over the student, the dean resigned in 2002 after con- to obtain membership in the a place here actually in 2008. harassment.” However, the topic situation is widely regarded as ducting an affair that he deemed Colonial League, a I-AA “ — City of Williamsburg Mayor Jeanne Zeidler on bringing of creating policy on the subject more troublesome. Other col- consensual but the student con- football conference, the College more student-oriented business near campus. has come into question with the leges have entirely banned any sidered harassment. His resig- withdrew its application due to See Mayor page 1 recent examination of the col- type of relationship between nation prompted the creation of requirements of spring football ” lege’s treatment of sexual harass- faculty and students, classifying policies concerning such rela- practice, post-season play and ment cases. such acts as a form of unprofes- tionships at the university. athletic grants-in-aid would News in Brief Faculty Council member sional conduct that is grounds for “We think having no policy is have put the College at a severe Miguel Fernandez, associate pro- dismissal. a mistake,” says Vinik. disadvantage to the other General Assembly confirms College BOV appointees fessor at Middlebury, asserts that Officially, the University of The College’s policy, passed schools in the league, such as the school’s current definition of Vermont and the Vermont state in 1991, insists that faculty re- Bucknell and Colgate. The House of Delegates unanimously confirmed four Board of Visitor student-teacher relationships is college system ban relationships port any romantic student rela- members Friday during a General Assembly session in Richmond. Cur- vague and confusing. This idea in which the faculty member has tionship where the faculty mem- — compiled by Sarah Hays rent BOV members Henry Wolf ’64 J.D. ’66, Anita Poston J.D. ’74 and has prompted the convening of authority over the student. The ber has a position of power. and Isshin Teshima John Gerdelman ’75 were reappointed to the board while Kathy Hornsby ’79 was appointed to the BOV for the first time. After four years of service on the board, Jim Plumeri ’66 completed Street Beat his maximum two terms this month. Some legislators were disappointed with the College’s handling of the What does Comey ’82, the Charter Day speaker, do for a living? Wren cross last year and the approval of the Sex Workers’ Art Show last week and had called the BOV members to Richmond to question them.

Russian prof. wins Thomas Jefferson Teaching Award

As part of the Charter Day celebrations Saturday, assistant professor of modern languages and literature Alexander “Sasha” Prokhorov was awarded the Thomas Jefferson Teaching Award, the highest honor for young faculty members at the College. The Thomas Jefferson Teaching Award is awarded to faculty members in recognization of devotion to students and a passion for teaching. Who now? Does what? He works for the Sex Workers’ Who? Isn’t he running for president Prokhorov heads the Russian studies department within modern lan- Art Show. this year? guages. He is also responsible for creating a way to determine the profi- ciency of the College’s Russian language students. Lee Chirtel ’11 Ben Arancibia ’11 Jon Greenspan ’11 Joseph O’Brien-Applegate ’11 Laura Ingraham mentions Wren cross at CPAC — photos and interviews by John Kelly Conservative radio talk show host Laura Ingraham recently spoke at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), an annual conven- tion for conservative activists, in which she mentioned the Wren cross. City Police Beat “You guys need to be put under glass like that crucifix at William and Mary and viewed with curiosity at the Smithsonian,” she said. Feb. 1 to Feb. 11 Ingraham introduced presidential candidate Mitt Romney at CPAC, who withdrew from the presidential race during his speech. Friday, Feb. 1 –– A black block of South Henry Street for pect was also later assaulted for driving without a license and male was arrested on the 900 being drunk in public. 2 by a group of unidentified indi- not obeying highway signs. 8 — By Isshin Teshima block of Capitol Landing Road — Two males were arrested viduals, resulting in rib and jaw Friday, Feb. 8 — A black for driving under the influence on the 3000 block of Richmond fractures. The other male was female was arrested on the 100 as a habitual offender. 1 Road. One male was charged charged with underage posses- block of Bailey Drive for as- Valentine’s Day By the Numbers Saturday, Feb. 2 — A white with contributing to the delin- sion of alcohol. 3 sault. 9 male was arrested on the 700 quency of a minor. That sus- Sunday, Feb. 3 –– A black Saturday, Feb. 9 — A black male was arrested on the 600 male was arrested on the 2000 180 million block of Richmond Road for be- block of Richmond Road for ing drunk in public and under- driving while intoxicated. 7 The number of Valentine’s Day greeting cards exchanged every year 7 age possession of alcohol. 4 — A black female was arrest- according to a 2006 U.S. Census press release.. Monday, Feb. 4 –– A vehicle ed on the 900 block of Capitol 3 on the 200 block of York Street Landing Road for a third DUI of- was reported vandalized. Two of fense, refusal to submit to a field 50 percent the vehicle’s windows were bro- sobriety test, hit and run and il- ken and a GPS system, watch legal possession of alcohol. 1 The proportion of cards purchased less than a week prior to the 14th. 6 and electronic compass were — A white male was arrested 1 stolen. 5 on the 1200 block of Jamestown 10 — A vehicle on the 100 block Road for possession of mari- 4 32 percent of Merrimac Trail was reported juana. 8 vandalized. Three of the vehi- Sunday, Feb. 10 — A black The proportion of households in the U.S. that celebrate Valentine’s Day cle’s windows were broken and male was arrested on the 100 5 with flowers. 9 a Bible was stolen. 6 block of Merrimac Trail for do- — A white female was ar- mestic assault. 6 rested on the 9000 block of Monday, Feb. 11 — A white 6,000 2 Richmond Road for a third DUI female was arrested on Lafay- offense and reckless driving. 7 ette Street for DUI and refusal The number of marriages per day in the United States. Wednesday, Feb. 6 — A of a field sobriety test. 10 8 white male was arrested on the — by Maxim Lott 1200 block of Jamestown Road — Compiled by Sarah Hays Tuesday, February 12, 2008 Page 3 Ending controversial presidency, Nichol resigns Nichol from page 1 member your strong and steadfast I add only that, on Sunday, the requires wider horizons, more “we have nothing to fear from the cant pools in our history, fostered support until the end of my days. Board of Visitors offered both my fully opened doors, a broader demoralizing reasonings of some path-breaking achievements in un- I have thought of the students To those staff members and wife and me substantial economic membership, and a more engag- if others are left free to demon- dergraduate research, more potent- who define and personify the Col- alumni of this accomplished and incentives if we would agree “not ing clash of perspectives than strate their errors.” And he averred ly internationalized our programs lege’s belief in community, in heartening community, who have to characterize [the non-renewal the sometimes narrowed gauges powerfully that “worth and ge- and opportunities, led the nation in service, in openness, in idealism struggled to make the William and decision] as based on ideological of the past have allowed. I step nius” should “be sought from ev- an explosion of civic engagement, — those who make William and Mary of the future worthy of its grounds” or make any other state- down today believing it still. ery condition” of society. invigorated the fruitful marriage Mary a unique repository of the distinctive past, I regret that I will ment about my departure without I have also hoped that this noble The College of William and of athletics and academics, lifted American promise. And I have no longer be part of that uplift- their approval. Some members College might one day claim not Mary is a singular place of inven- the salaries of our lowest-paid em- believed it unworthy, regardless ing cause. But I have little doubt may have intended this as a gesture only Thomas Jefferson’s pedigree, tion, rigor, commitment, character, ployees and even hosted a queen. of burden, to break our bonds of where the course of history lies. of generosity to ease my transition. but his political philosophy as and heart. I have been proud that None of this compares, though, to partnership. And, finally, to the life- But the stipulation of censorship well. It was Jefferson who argued even in a short term we have en- the magic and the inspiration of the And I have thought, perhaps changing and soul-inspiring stu- made it seem like something else for a “wall of separation between gaged a marvelous new Chancel- people — young and older — who most acutely, of my wife and three dents of the College, the largest entirely. We, of course, rejected the church and state” — putting all re- lor, successfully concluded a huge- Glenn and I have come to know remarkable daughters. I’ve be- surprise of my professional life, offer. It would have required that I ligious sects “on an equal footing.” ly promising capital campaign, here. You will remain always and lieved it vital to understand, with those who have created in me make statements I believe to be un- He expressly rejected the claim secured surprising support for a forever at the center of our hearts. them, that though defeat may at a surpassing faith not only in true and that I believe most would that speech should be suppressed cutting-edge school of education Go Tribe. And hark upon the times come, it is crucial not to sur- an institution, but in a genera- find non-credible. I’ve said before because “it might influence others and other essential physical facili- gale. render to the loud and the vitriolic tion, I have not words to touch that the values of the College are to do evil,” insisting instead that ties, seen the most vibrant appli- Gene Nichol and the angry — just because they my affections. My belief in your not for sale. Neither are ours. are loud and vitriolic and angry. promise has been the central and Mine, to be sure, has not Recalling the old Methodist hymn defining focus of my presidency. been a perfect presidency. I have that commands us “not to be afraid The too-quick ending of our sometimes moved too swiftly, to defend the weak because of the work together is among the most and perhaps paid insufficient anger of the strong,” nor “afraid to profound and wrenching disap- attention to the processes and defend the poor because of the an- pointments in my life. Your sup- practices of a strong and com- ger of the rich.” So I have sought port, particularly of the past few plex university. A wiser leader not to yield. The Board’s decision, weeks and days, will remain the would likely have done other- of course, changes that. strongest balm I’ve known. I am wise. But I have believed, and To my faculty colleagues, who confident of the triumphs and attempted to explain, from even have here created a distinctive cul- contributions the future holds before my arrival on the campus, ture of engaged, student-centered for women and men of such that an emboldened future for teaching and research, I will re- power and commitment. the College of William and Mary ’40s editor fired for editorial editor from page 1 petition to proclaim that our neigh- Quinto, in founding the Tuscon, borhood was open to persons of Ariz., chapter of the National She said, “he asked that I sign any race,” Kaemmerle’s son David Urban League. a statement saying I thought a Quinto said. “That earned them “My sister and I were deeply censored paper was in the best the enmity of neighbors who were influenced by the examples both interest of all concerned. And I concerned that property values my parents set,” Quinto said. said, ‘Well, I can’t do that. I’m not might decline, and my sister and “Knowing that they had both stood the editor.’” I were subject to snowball attacks up for morality has certainly influ- According to the article, the launched by the children of some enced my outlook on life and has issue was settled when Kaemmerle of those neighbors.” Kaemmerle led me to attempt to lead a life they was removed from the newspaper, also supported her husband, Henry would be proud of.” and the remaining Flat Hat edi- tors agreed to “consult a faculty member on controversial issues.” Kaemmerle said she had “no idea what a ruckus her editorial would cause.” But the article would cause even more ruckus 41 years later. According to the Dec. 5, 1986 Flat Hat editorial “The Kaemmerle Affair,” the Student Association Council approved a resolution that called for the BOV to “make amends” for the 1945 decision to remove Kaemmerle as editor. This was not the first time that the BOV was encouraged to make amends for the decision. Another article of the same issue, “BOV records raise ques- tions,” reports that, in 1980, Kaemmerle sent a letter to the BOV asking it to “disavow the action it took in 1945.” Then- Rector Edward Brickwell respond- ed by saying that the current board could not be “the conscience of previous boards.” Nonetheless, submitting to pressure from the student body, the BOV did make amends, sending Kaemmerle a let- ter that stated that she “was a credit to the College family and the Board.” The editorial received national coverage in Time magazine. After writing the controversial editorial, Kaemmerle was invited to meet with Eleanor Roosevelt. She also received numerous job offers after graduation, including one from NBC television. Kaemmerle con- tinued her involvement in civil rights as a wife and a mother. “My parents helped circulate a

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© 2008 ERNST & YOUNG LLP !@# Tuesday, February 12, 2008 Page 5 Williamsburg mayor discusses student-city relations zeidler from page 1 ... stories and complaints from lot of things were built on campus impact local politics and do you students and others, and students’ .... For several years the city has think local politicians will now disagreement — not the city itself parents, about conditions in some been working diligently with the be more responsive to student but some neighbors and neighbor- of these rental units.... The City economic development office on issues? hoods, and I think there certainly Council decided to take an active campus to identify locations that Z: First off, I think local politi- is in some ways misunderstanding approach to trying to maintain the would be good for student-oriented cians have been responsive to stu- — and in some ways not misun- housing stock in the city so that businesses…. Last year when we dent issues. What this potentially derstandings — about certain of these units don’t deteriorate, but did some rezoning, we removed does is engage more students in the city’s ordinances and the goals also to take an active approach the parking requirements for new the issues and in the process, and that they’re trying to achieve, and to trying to fix up those units and businesses downtown and around therefore their voice will be louder all of that leads to suspicion and houses so that we do not have the the campus area, and in doing that, and hopefully the result of that mistrust. Until people start talking kinds of tragedies that we’ve heard we provided a lot more opportuni- will be that people will understand to each other honestly, frankly and about on other campuses or near ties for more commercial enter- their positions and their wants and frequently, I think that kind of per- college campuses like Maryland prises and businesses to come in needs and desires better, and in that ception of “we’re at odds” is there, when there was a really horrible because they don’t have to come in sense, yeah, I think it will make the so we just have to keep working fire a few years ago where some and buy the lot next door and tear city government more responsive. on it. students died and the carbon mon- down whatever businesses there We have to understand what peo- FH: What is the purpose of oxide problem that was at Virginia and put parking in. The idea is that ple need and want. the three-person rule and do you Tech earlier this year. We do not there is such a large population of FH: Do you think there is think it targets student renters? want to hit national newspapers people on campus within walk- more student activism than there Z: The three-person rule was by having places where students ing distance of businesses around has been in previous years? put into place in 1991, and I cannot and other renters are not safe and here that we don’t need those Z: I actually do think there’s tell you exactly what the motiva- in unhealthy conditions .... One of parking requirements, and this more student activism, and I think tion for that at the time was be- the most egregious cases that our would ease some of those restric- that’s good. cause I don’t know. I can tell you rental inspection people found was tions for businesses…. Chipotle, FH: What do you think has what I believe the goal is of that a house that a student lived in that for example, is very interested in caused that? rule and what people in the neigh- had a gas leak that was undetect- coming now because of that work Z: Probably a number of things, borhoods would say. The idea is to able by smell, so these are poten- and has committed to opening a but I think it’s a general tone in our continue to sustain a quality char- tially deadly. That’s the goal of place here actually in 2008, so country. The people are turning acter in what were built as single- the program: to try to keep these it’s really been a long-term effort again backs to being more interest- family neighborhoods, and that programs safe and good places to first trying to identify where they ed in non-profit organizations and number three — I can’t tell you live. could go…. So I think that from the environment and what they can that that’s the best number or the FH: Is it used as way to en- my perspective, yes we have a do as citizens to make a difference only number. It happens to be the force the three person rule? brian mahoney — The Flat hat long way to go — we’re not there and make a change, and I think number we have at this point. But Z: It is not. People have said Zeidler discusses the relationship between College students and the city. yet — but we’re doing everything that’s reflected through this, and I that number three is a number that that since the beginning of this pro- we can think of to make it attrac- applaud that. people, at least in 1991 and for the gram, and we’ve said repeatedly and have seen the reports recently oriented businesses around cam- tive and to encourage those busi- FH: You were at WM in the years since then, have felt comfort- and our city attorney has said re- of the shortage we have in this city pus. Why do you think this is nesses to come.... ’70s. What issues were students able with as a good number that peatedly that the goal of this is safe of affordable housing not only stu- and do you think it will change FH: What caused the sudden protesting back then, and were would prevent many, many people housing. It is illegal for us to use dents who want to live off campus in the future? reversal in students’ ability to you involved? living in a neighborhood with too this as a way to enforce the three- but for people who work in our Z: I think it’s a function of a vote and do you think that can Z: When I came to William and many cars in neighborhoods that person rule — we don’t do it. You businesses and industries around couple of things. One is the land change again? Mary, it was the Vietnam War, and weren’t built for cars. It’s a neigh- can’t do it anyway. If somebody here — lower-income people and costs around here, that it takes a Z: I cannot tell you exactly what yes…. I was pretty active in the borhood protection issue that may- goes in to inspect a house when to create some of these units with lot to invest in it, and you have to caused it because that is a function student anti-war movement and be could be addressed some other people are changing occupancy, owner-occupied clauses can help have either people who are very in- of the voter registrar, but clearly in the women’s movement and in ways, but we haven’t found what how do you know how many peo- keep some section of the housing terested in the College and wanting the new voter registrar interprets other social movements of the late that is yet. ple are moving in and how many stock available to lower-income to do something that’s good for the the law in a different way than the ’60s and early ’70s. FH: How do you justify the people moved out? And if they’re people…. health of the College and the com- last voter registrar did. I seriously FH: What think of city gov- three number when it comes moving out it doesn’t matter any- FH: Do you think it’s the city’s munity and invest in a business doubt that there would be a going ernment back then? to houses that have four bed- way. So it is just not used that way, responsibility to take part in the that would be attractive to students backward of that. I think there’s a Z: Well, I thought that the city rooms? and it can’t be used that way. market and manipulate it? and others. I came here in 1971 to precedence set in this office, and government was run by a few elite Z: The three number is justified FH: The state allows these Z: It was really the Redevel- go to graduate school at William that’s the situation we have now people back then.… [One of the only by the fact, I think, that we rental inspection programs in opment and Housing Authority and Mary, and there were many and will have going forward. reasons I ran for] City Council in haven’t figured out how you would districts that are considered that did this, and that certainly is more student-oriented businesses FH: More than 700 students Williamsburg was to try to be a enforce differential numbers. The blighted. Would you consider part of their mandate — to create around the campus at that point in have now registered to vote in voice for fairness and for every- City Council has been on record the area around the College home ownership and opportunities time, but that was really before a Williamsburg. How will this body and for positive change. as being willing to work and talk blighted? and also opportunities for low- to about other alternatives. There Z: Well that’s a pretty harsh moderate-income people. That’s have been some discussions in the term, but what we know is that the job they were set up to do.… past years with committees of stu- there are some properties there that FH: The Harrison House dents, but they haven’t really pro- were not being maintained well that the Housing Authority pur- duced results. This year our city and maybe some others that still chased will likely lose thousands manager and some representatives are [not being maintained well]. of dollars when it is sold. Would of the Student Assembly ... are all That’s a term that is a legal term you consider the experiment a working to sit down again to look that’s imposed upon us, so I guess success? at what is permissible by state law we have to say there’s some blight Z: That would be a conversation — what will protect the neighbor- in those neighborhoods. I’d like to have with the Housing hoods but perhaps provide some FH: The Flat Hat recently Authority and with my colleagues other options. We’re very willing ran a report about the city’s pol- and see what ultimately happens to look at this, but it’s not an easy icy of buying rental houses and to that house. It was really taking problem to solve unless you just asserting clauses in the deed that something that was in not very say, “no three person rule,” but requires the new owners to live good condition and then rehabbing like I said, if you just sort of abol- in them. Why has the city decid- it. The city lent the money, $270- ished it all then we would open the ed to convert rental houses into some thousand to the Housing door to the ability of a whole lot of owner-occupied houses? Authority, to make the project go, people in one house, which is not Z: First off I wouldn’t say this but then the Housing Authority put only not healthy but probably not is exactly a city policy. It is an in another over $100 thousand in good for neighborhoods. experiment that the city is try- rehabbing it. So, you know, what’s FH: What is the purpose of ing and has tried in a few neigh- the measure of success? One mea- the rental inspection program borhoods. The idea of imposing sure might be that that house is that allows the city to inspect owner-occupied clauses in some now in far better condition than it rental homes every time tenants houses in some neighborhoods is was before. But then another mea- change? to try to keep a balance of rental sure might be selling it and not los- Z: That program was put in and owner-occupied in neighbor- ing any of the money you put into several years ago because we saw hoods because we think — and I it. That’s really a Housing Author- in some neighborhoods with older think — having a balance creates ity decision…. homes that, particularly rental a healthy neighborhood and good FH: One of the biggest com- units, were not consistently be- housing opportunities for a range plaints among students is that ing taken care of, and we heard of people. I’m sure you’re aware there aren’t enough student- Page 6 Tuesday, February 12, 2008 Opinions Editor Joe Kane Associate Opinions Editor Erin Grady Associate Opinions Editor Sarah Sibley Op i n i o n s [email protected] Staff Editorials Student for city council avid Sievers ’07 announced his candidacy for Williamsburg city council Feb. 10, 2006. Now, two years later almost to the day, all’s quiet on the student front. We’d have thought the more than 700D new student voters would have been all the impetus necessary to draw the would-be legislators out of the woodwork. Sadly, this has yet to happen, and by this point it will be difficult to assemble the resources needed to conduct an effective campaign. In 2006, Sievers set aside an entire semester, postponing his graduation, to make his bid. If someone has adopted a similar tactic this year, we have yet to hear about it. Given the Student Assembly’s enthusiasm for registering voters, we had assumed its members would display an equal penchant for guiding a student into office. Few, if any, organizations on campus command the SA’s familiarity with and ties to city politics. Unless someone emerges to advance the student agenda, however, the 700-plus students the SA helped register will have little incentive to vote come election day; students could well be silenced after that Tuesday in May. If, for example, none of the candidates support changing the three- person-to-a-house rule, then it will no longer affect electability. On the other hand, if a student candidate runs with an intent to change that policy, others will be forced to moderate their views for fear of losing student votes. Sievers offered that alternative viewpoint in 2006, losing by a rela- tively small margin. Now, students’ newfound suffrage in Williamsburg could usher in a new age of city politics, but only if someone is willing and able to lead the charge. Nichol decision looms Editor’s Note: The following editorial was written prior to College President Gene Nichol’s resignation. It could not be changed before press time. By Vi c k y Ch a o , Fl a t Ha t Ca r t o o n i s t ore than five months ago, the College’s Board of Visitors pledged to have College President Gene Nichol’s fate determined this spring. Two days ago, the board members skippedM town having said nothing. At the risk of sounding impertinent, this failure to handle Nichol’s Warm weather brings false hopes tenure with any expedience betrays a board that either cannot or will not make a difficult decision. The time has come for something — of summer love. anything — regardless of how unpalatable the consequences may Despite all the usual complaints students have about seem. Powell said he does not want to wait until the last minute. With Devan Barber living in Williamsburg, we all came here for good reason. the board’s next and last scheduled meeting coming in April, that last Flat Hat staff Columnist Yes, the College is a fine academic institution, alluring to minute is approaching. anyone desiring a solid liberal arts education, but let’s be To be sure, whatever may come, the response will not be pretty. honest — many of us just took a tour of campus on a gor- Any decision will alienate at least one group, but we trust no lasting geous spring day and fell in love. The flowers, the trees, the damage will come of this; blog posts and protests are fleeting. Those Last week was quite a week. After much anticipation perfectly aligned colonial brick patterns, all of the cutesy affiliated with the College — students, alumni, faculty and staff alike from political pundits and activists alike, Super Tuesday characteristics that make my mother beam with aesthetic — must understand that when the BOV decides, it will be a time to exploded in a blaze of indecisive glory; the Patriots’ devas- glee. On warm days, we all love Williamsburg. We get unite and dress the wounds. tating loss to the Giants in the Super Bowl brought women transported into a reverie of Sunken Garden ultimate fris- One and a half years of strife cannot be allowed to tear apart a and men across the country (or, me, at least) to tears; and bee, of spontaneous acoustic guitar performances on the UC centuries-old institution. word on the street, and in every media outlet that cares to Terrace, of sunbathing in Sorority Court — all the fun activ- If alumni stop donating in protest, if potential professors flee an report the thrilling goings-on in Williamsburg, is that some ities that unrealistic brochures represent as “college life.” internal struggle, if students refuse to accept the deal, our ability to sort of performance art show came to campus. The only flaw in this attractive fantasy is that, as we provide a world-class education will suffer. For all the focus on the So, like any conversation that has over-exhausted its have already determined, it is, in fact, February. In about a immediate, the future must inevitably involve cooperation among for- key topics, I will default to a subject week we’ll all be bundled up in hood- mer factions. We are big enough for that. anxiously on people’s minds, on the ies and scarves again, dying of the The BOV members, too, must realize the role they will play in tip of everyone’s tongue, longing to Curse you, warm February days, bubonic plague and sullenly awaiting keeping the peace in the wake of their actions. A decision to remove be set free in campus discourse — the for giving me a false sense of Williamsburg’s signature swampy Nichol should consider the possibility that doing so could jeopardize weather. It’s hot. Also, it’s February. hope, for veiling my all-too-real spring season. The sneaky batch of the strength of the applicants vying to fill the position. Potential col- Excitement abounds! responsibilities under a guise of warm weather that snuck upon us this lege presidents are not smoke jumpers — we suspect they won’t be Aside from all the obvious down- week brought with it illusions of sum- rallying to dive into a fire storm. sides to freak weather phenomena — carefree relaxation. mer and, unfortunately, the illusion Hopefully when that decision does come (the sooner the better, for fear of global warming, prophecies of that I don’t have any more papers to the College), everyone will exercise the the good sense to leave the the apocalypse, wardrobe confusion write. incendiaries at home. We suggest bandages instead. — it seems like warmer temperatures beget warmer disposi- But, alas, we are only four weeks into the semester — I tions. I feel like I’m on top of the world when I can walk haven’t even taken my first midterm (hell, I haven’t even Andy Zahn, Editor-in-Chief out of my house in just a T-shirt. Everything is at peace and started reading the books for some of my classes), and here Ashley Baird, Managing Editor — Chase Johnson, Executive Editor all I want to do is sit in the grass for hours, nonchalantly I am, already daydreaming of a carefree post-grad summer Austin Wright, News Editor — Andrew Peters, Editorial Writer sipping a delicious Odwalla and daydreaming away the rest celebration. of the semester. Curse you, warm February days, for giving me a false The Flat Hat welcomes submissions to the Opinions section. Letters to the Editor may What’s more, I feel like everyone is so much friendlier. sense of hope, for veiling my all-too-real responsibilities be no longer than 250 words and Opinions columns no longer than 700 words. Submis- sions should be e-mailed to [email protected] no later than 5 p.m. Sunday for Instead of continuing the default mode of most College stu- under a guise of carefree relaxation and for tempting me publication the following Tuesday and 5 p.m. Wednesday for the following Friday. The dents, awkwardly shuffling through campus and avoiding with your long, glorious afternoons of napping in the grass. Flat Hat reserves the right to edit all material. Due to space constraints, The Flat Hat eye contact at all costs, people have been saying “hello.” It’s In a few short months, I will finally have my true day in the may not publish all submissions. All staff editorials reflect the position of The Flat Hat. as if the unnatural warmth has melted everyone’s uncom- sun. Letters, columns, graphics and cartoons reflect the view of the author only. fortable, socially awkward exteriors and united us in a bond Devan Barber is a senior at the College. Fraternities should not be judged by the actions of a few

problems that Fisher pointed to in his one knows about their selection process Perhaps we should be more concerned McClain has ever interacted partially column. (or those of any Greek organization with the College’s admission of a stu- responsible for this incident. Dan Kirschen As we are all aware, the social for that matter) and the speculations dent who would steal from a non-profit My point is that McClain’s unlaw- Flat Hat guest columnist scene at the College leaves something Fisher puts forth about which character organization rather than question his ful (and frankly, despicable) actions are to be desired; if you are not convinced traits fraternities look for in potential admittance into a Greek organization his own and no one else’s. And he will of this, take a look at a College guide members are unfounded. To suggest after he matriculated. deal with the repercussions of those or two (most equate our “nightlife” that a true understanding of a person’s To bash the fraternity system at actions, which I am sure he is prepared On behalf of the College’s frater- with Wawa). For those newcomers to character can be assessed by his actions the College based on a few isolated to do. But it is fallacious to make gen- nity system, I would like to take some the College who want to actively meet incidents is not only ridiculous, it is eralizations about any organization time to respond to the ridiculous and new people and be social, Fraternity a prime example of uninformed and based on isolated incidents involving insulting presuppositions that were Row is probably the most logical place To bash the fraternity system at misleading journalism. McClain is its members. presented in Max Fisher’s Jan. 29 col- to go. And, of course, for fraternities to the College based on a few isolated many things besides a member of Beta. Greek organizations have enormous umn “Fraternity reputations stained by keep our places in the Units, we need incidents is not only ridiculous, it He is in the business school and he is positive impacts on our campus through stereotypes.” new members to join our respective involved in other organizations. long-lasting philanthropies and com- While I (and I’m sure the rest of the houses, so the relationship is symbiotic. is a prime example of uninformed If we are going to hold Beta munity service. For example, Phi Kappa fraternity system) appreciated Fisher’s However, this leads to a slew of poten- and misleading journalism. responsible for seeking the wrong Tau runs a very successful tutoring pro- acknowledgement of our benefits to tial problems. character traits in its members, then gram in which many sorority members him personally — “my freshman year With certain quotas that must be shouldn’t we naturally assume that the also participate. Beta’s College Charity would have been much duller without met for fraternities to stay on campus, during his first weeks at the College is Mason School of Business also seeks Bowl and Pi Kappa Alpha’s annual it” — I should point out that the goal of there is a huge incentive to gain many ludicrous. the wrong qualifications in its appli- wiffle ball tournament are additional fraternities is not to entertain freshmen. additional members. And since the rush Unfortunately, fraternities must cants? examples of the positive impact that fra- In fact, speaking as a fraternity man, period lasts for only two weeks at the make big decisions based on very Could we not accuse the Mason ternities have on campus. I’d prefer not to have social events beginning of the semester, gaining a limited information when it comes to School of Business of being more to While, of course, actions like those in our houses because of the negative full assessment of a potential member recruitment. But this is not to say that blame than any other group because of McClain and others cited in Fisher’s effects these parties bring about: an is nearly impossible. fraternities select potential members of its faculty failing to teach McClain column tarnish the fraternity image, absurd amount of trash and the possi- For this reason, I find it extremely haphazardly — quite the contrary, proper business ethics? they in no way cast shadows over bility of theft from our rooms, to name unfair for Fisher’s article to place any actually. I am confident that during Or maybe we should point our the positive social and philanthropic a few. But the fact is that the structure blame on Beta Theta Pi as an organiza- Will McClain’s rush period he did fingers at McClain’s parents for not actions of the system as a whole. of fraternities at this school inherently tion for the actions of one of its mem- not exhibit any behaviors that would instilling good morals in him. In Dan Kirschen, a brother of Phi and necessarily leads to the kinds of bers. Except for members of Beta, no suggest embezzlement in his future. fact, let’s hold everyone with whom Kappa Tau, is a junior at the College. Special Section — February 12, 2008 Page 7

WSJ.com FEBRUARY 11, 2008 s 2008 Dow Jones & Company Inc. All Rights Reserved. What’s News— Feel-Good Ads Score in Super Bowl In Business and Finance Coke and Clydesdales 7 7 7 Audi, which returned to the Come Out Winners; game after almost 20 years with a Godfather-themed spot to promote Bid for Yahoo Comes Friends and Money A Fumble Surprises its new R8 sports car, was seen as Advertising on social- networking the winner of the ad battle among As Online Ads Soften sites is growing, but slower than the car companies. The ad shows a As Microsoft makes a $44.6 bil- some expected; ad spending in billions BY SUZANNE VRANICA man awakening with grease all over lion bet on Internet advertising $3.0 number of marketers his sheets and hands and finding with its unsolicited offer for Yahoo, 2.5 tried to win over Super the front end of a car under his there are signs that social network- Bowl viewers with gross- sheets. 2.0 ing and video-sharing sites are out ads, but two feel- “Unique ad and a great way to yielding less ad revenue than some 1.5 good commercials were sell a car,” says Gradwell Sears, an Internet companies had hoped. 1.0 the big hits among ad art director at Arnold. Google executives recently 0.5 Aexecutives and consumers. Ads from General Motors, Toy- cited unexpected difficulty generat- 0 Coca-Cola had one of the most ota and Hyundai lacked flair, many ing ad revenue on social-network- 2006 ’07’08 ’09 ’10 ’11 popular spots. The ad, made by of the ad executives and consum- ing sites and on YouTube. Rival so- Est. Forecast Wieden + Kennedy, shows Under- ers we talked with said. Note: Figures exclude user-generated content sites cial-networking site Facebook, with social networking features dog and Stewie balloons fighting Typical for Super Bowl ads, a meanwhile, also has been grap- Source: eMarketer over a Coke balloon during the Ma- number paraded celebrities across pling with how to make money cy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade— the screen, including actress Car- amid its massive spurt in usage. only to be defeated by Charlie men Electra, baseball star Derek

Microsoft, which owns a 1.6% stake has a wobbly history as a predictor Brown. “Awesome and exactly Jeffery Mangiat Jeter and NBA luminaries Shaqui- in Facebook, has a long-term deal of broader economic trends. what a Super Bowl commercial Clockwise from left, balloons battle in a Coca-Cola ad; a Dalmatian in the Bud- lle O’Neal and Dwyane Wade. But to sell ads that appear on the site, should be,” says Mark DiMassimo, weiser spot; Justin Timberlake in a Pepsi ad; FedEx’s delivery pigeon only a few managed to truly enter- and analysts estimate that the deal Student Lenders chief executive of DiMassimo Gold- tain, according to the ad and mar- is losing money for Microsoft. stein, a boutique ad agency. “It’s keting executives surveyed. An ad A spokesman for Microsoft’s on- Are Tightening Up big, epic, sunny and beautiful.” watching the game with a group of media splintering at a dizzying for Diet Pepsi Max featuring Missy line services group, however, said The credit crunch driven by de- 36 students and faculty. pace, the annual football game re- Elliott, LL Cool J, Busta Rhymes the company doesn’t share Goo- faults in mortgage-backed loans is Hand it to Hank One spot that caused some peo- mains the biggest mass-marketing and Macy Gray, all nodding off un- gle’s observations about ad reve- also causing lenders to raise rates Anheuser-Busch’s Clydesdales, ple to laugh out loud was a Bud vehicle. Viewership levels are til they are revived by drinking nue, particularly in social network- and fees on some student loans, a perennial fan favorite, also Light ad that shows a man with the nearly double that of its nearest Diet Pepsi-Max, had some watch- ing, where he said Microsoft is and to make others harder to get. scored among ad and marketing ability to breathe fire wreaking competitor, the Oscars. ers tapping their toes. “seeing steady improvement in In recent months, average rates executives and consumers sur- havoc during a romantic dinner. The Because some 60 spots air dur- monetization.” He said Microsoft’s on private student loans have in- veyed by The Wall Street Journal. man accidentally sets the house, his ing the game, getting attention SoBe What? approach included selling ads on creased by about 0.5 to 1 percent- The Budweiser spot, created by date and her cat ablaze. “That ad isn’t easy. Some ads stood out for A star-driven ad that failed to social networks as part of broader age point, says Mark Kantrowitz, DDB Chicago, shows a horse failing was hilarious,” says Eric McCue, an the wrong reason. A commercial live up to expectations for those ad packages. To be sure, the bulk publisher of Fin-Aid.org. to make the team of Clydesdales electrician from Hartsdale, N.Y. created by Wieden + Kennedy for surveyed was one from PepsiCo’s of online ad revenue comes from SLM’s Sallie Mae—citing higher chosen to pull the Budweiser The Cinderella story of the Careerbuilder.com, the online job SoBe Life Water that shows lizards areas other than video-sharing levels of delinquencies and losses— wagon. But with the help of a Dal- evening was Procter & Gamble‘s ad site owned by Gannett, Tribune, dancing with model Naomi Camp- and social networking. said it was tightening its credit matian who plays the role of per- for Tide to Go, which features a McClatchy and Microsoft, features bell. “I thought I was watching an Google sells ads that appear on standards and will cut back on pri- sonal trainer, Hank the horse even- talking stain. “Brilliant ad for a bor- a computerized image of a heart ad for Geico,” says Bill Ward, pro- MySpace.com as part of a three- vate loans made to nontraditional tually succeeds. ing category,” says Dean Crutch- jumping out of a woman’s chest fessor of marketing at Alfred Uni- year contract under which it guar- schools and to borrowers with It wasn’t only the warm and field, a branding expert at Wolff and holding up a sign that says “I versity’s College of Business. anteed $900 million in payments lower credit scores at schools with fuzzy ads that did well during the Olins. “It resonated with me,” says Quit” in front of her boss. The biggest fumble of the night to News Corp., which owns the so- low graduation rates. game. Several gag-joke spots also Kevin Quinn, 42, a small-business “That was stupid and morbid,” with viewers was by Salesgenie. cial-networking site. While Google One bright spot, for borrowers stood out, including one from owner in Minneapolis. “We have says Walter Ivers, a 39-year-old com, a company that provides data- recently declined to comment on who still have variable-rate federal FedEx, and several from Anheuser, all been there.” teacher in New York City. bases to marketers. More than MySpace specifically, it hinted that student loans issued before July 1, long the biggest advertiser during For some companies, gross-out half-a-dozen ad executives found the revenue generated in that ar- 2006: Recent Federal Reserve rate the pigskin matchup. Price Increase humor worked. An ad from AMP the company’s animation spots of- rangement wasn’t covering the cuts should result in big interest- FedEx’s ad, via BBDO, features The New York Giants’ win over Energy drink, which is owned by fensive. In one ad, a married panda- guaranteed payments. News Corp. rate savings if borrowers wait to gargantuan pigeons being used as the New England Patriots was the PepsiCo, shows a fat man who, to bear couple speaking with Asian ac- executives, meanwhile, said they consolidate their loans until July 1 a delivery service. “FedEx always most-watched Super Bowl ever, start a stalled car, attaches jumper cents worries that they may go out were pleased with recent revenue or later. They could lock in rates of has good Super Bowl ads, and this with 97.5 million viewers, Nielsen cables to his nipples and chugs the of business but are saved by a panda growth at Fox Interactive Media, less than 4.25% and 5% on their one is on point and really funny,” Media Research estimated. Dozens drink. “A jolt of fun,” said Joseph psychic who recommends Salesge- MySpace’s parent division. News government-backed Stafford and says John Staffen, chief creative of advertisers had no qualms about Mazzaferro, a creative director at nie; the other ad shows a white boss Corp. owns Dow Jones, publisher PLUS loans, respectively, says Fin- officer at Arnold NY. “The ad was forking over as much as $2.7 mil- Kirshenbaum Bond + Partners. And berating an Indian salesman, of The Wall Street Journal. Aid’s Mr. Kantrowitz. memorable and is likely to be the lion for 30 seconds worth of ad E*Trade Financial’s spot, which, Ramesh, who has eight children. one talked about,” says Matt Kreh- time. Despite an increase in prices— through the use of special effects, “Its hard to imagine that a com- Yahoo Will End Another Reason biel, a 29-year-old student at last year’s top price was $2.6 mil- shows a baby talking and spitting pany would be that insensitive,” Northwestern University’s Kellogg lion—ad time for the game sold out up on his computer while making says Rita Rodriguez, chief execu- Its Music Service Not to Overpack School of Management, who was faster than it has in years. With trades, got some laughs. tive of Brand Union US. Yahoo plans to shutter an on- United Airlines plans to charge line music service that charged us- passengers buying its cheapest, non- ers a flat monthly fee to access a refundable tickets for domestic and vast library of songs. Canadian flights $25 to check a sec- Instead, the company has cut a ond piece of luggage—unless the Students deal to use its online audience to travelers have elite status in its Mile- promote Rhapsody, a rival sub- age Plus frequent-flier program. scription music service owned by Until this change, all United pas- Eschew RealNetworks and MTV. The sengers could check two 50-pound move—a deal that Yahoo struck be- suitcases free of charge, the indus- fore Microsoft’s hostile bid—is try standard except for at a few part of a broader retrenchment by discount carriers. United’s move Romance the company in categories in could lead to a shift if rivals follow which it hasn’t found much suc- suit—another step down the path cess. Yahoo has issued a tepid fi- of charging passengers for prod- BY SUE SHELLENBARGER nancial forecast for the year and ucts and services that once were ike many campuses, Pur- announced plans to lay off 1,000 of complimentary. due University has tradi- its 14,300 employees. United and other airlines are tional hot spots for ro- The Internet company entered looking for new revenue by offer- mance; “The Old Pump,” the subscription music business ing products and services passen- where couples used to nearly three years ago with an ag- gers are willing to pay for. United meet after dark, and a gressively priced service designed estimated the baggage fee will gener- Lbell tower known as a lucky place to be a compelling alternative to ate more than $100 million annually to propose marriage. Apple’s iTunes store. Yahoo Music in cost savings and new revenue. But engineering major Amy Pen- Unlimited, now priced at $8.99 a The new policy applies to nonrefund- ner has been so busy volunteering month, let users listen to an unlim- able tickets purchased starting Feb. with a women’s engineering group ited amount of music as long as 4 for travel starting May 5 on flights and planning her career that she’s they remained paying subscribers. within the U.S., and to Canada, Pu- only dimly aware of them. Her boy- Subscription music services erto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. friend has left campus to get a doc- haven’t found a mass audience, in torate overseas; asked how much part because technical restrictions Odds & Ends time she spends dating, she says, complicate listening to songs away Apple launched a new iPhone “That would be zero.” from personal computers. Rhapsody and iPod Touch, doubling the maxi- College life has become so com- is integrating its service with cell- mum memory previously available petitive, and students so focused phones and home-entertainment de- in each device. The devices will sell on careers, that many aren’t look- vices such as TiVo digital video re- for $499 each, $100 more than the ing for spouses anymore. Only 14% corders. Yahoo said it will migrate prior highest-capacity models. Ap- of people who are married or in a existing Yahoo Music Unlimited sub- ple’s iPod business has started to relationship say they met their scribers to Rhapsody accounts in the slow. … AT&T, the nation’s largest partners in school or college, says coming months. cellphone provider, won U.S. gov- a 2006 Harris Interactive study of ernment approval to buy airwaves 2,985 adults; 18% met at work. Weak Services Data licenses that cover 196 million peo- That’s a reversal from 15 years ago, ple in 281 markets. when 23% of married couples re- Darken Outlook By Jay Hershey ported meeting in school or college A much weaker than expected and only 15% cited work, according new reading on the services sector to a 1992 study of 3,432 adults by has many investors worrying anew How to contact us: the University of Chicago. about a possible consumer-led reces- [email protected] Researchers cite a couple of fac- sion. The Institute for Supply Man- tors. Young adults are delaying agement reported that the U.S. ser- AT WSJ.COM/CAREERS marriage, for one thing. In the past vice sector contracted in January § Some professionals now have multi- 15 years, men’s median age at first for the first time since March 2003. ple, often high-level, part-time jobs. marriage has risen by 1.2 years to Joshua Shapiro, chief U.S. econo- 27.5, and by 1.4 years for women, mist at MFR, wrote in a note to cli- § Find out what to do in the first 90 to 25.5, the highest in more than a ents that the contraction “is consis- days following a layoff. century, Census Bureau data show. tent with recession.” But other econ- § Thanking interviewers with a well- Also at work is an increase in omists noted that the ISM survey written note can seal the deal. the qualifications required for many skilled jobs, says Janet Lever, Thousands of timely articles, a sociology professor at California State. Students favor “light relation- Hydrogen makes up ships that aren’t going to compro- 75% of the universe. mise where they go to grad school salary tables and tools, It’s about time we did or which job they take,” she says. To be sure, the “hookup cul- something with it. ture”—the campus trend toward ca- sual sexual behavior, usually linked plus 30,000+ jobs at the nation's with alcohol and no expectations of a continuing relationship—is rife. Some 76% of college students have engaged in hookups, which usually stop short of intercourse, hottest companies. according to a study of 4,000 stu- gm.com dents by Stanford University sociol- ogy professor Paula England. Stu- GM: Driving energy solutions dents report having had an average 6.9 hookups and only 4.4 tradi- CHEVROLET • BUICK • PONTIAC • GMC • SATURN • HUMMER • SAAB • CADILLAC tional dates by their senior year. On the bright side, more stu- dents are having fun on group dates; ©2007GMCorp.Allrightsreserved. also, deep, but platonic, male-female s2002 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The marks of General Motors and its divisions are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. friendships are more common. Page 8 Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Variety Editor Alice Hahn Associate Variety Editor Ashley Morgan Va r i e t y [email protected] Election 2008 Virginia matters By Chase Johnson McCain is the clear frontrunner. and a group of Clinton supporters Flat Hat Executive Editor While he has a large lead over went to Chesapeake Saturday to former Arkansas Gov. Mike see Bill Clinton speak on behalf Students at the College this Huckabee and U.S. Rep. Ron of his wife. They then traveled to year are in a unique situation: Paul, he has not yet locked up Richmond, where Hillary Clinton For those registered to vote in the nomination, making Virginia and Obama spoke to thousands of Virginia, today’s vote actually has critical for the underdogs. supporters. meaning. For Democrats, there is a tight “As for activism,” Leonard Primaries in Virginia tend to be race between Illinois Sen. Barack said, “I’ve solicited student pure popularity contests. Because Obama and New York Sen. organization endorsements, written the commonwealth of Virginia Hillary Clinton. The candidates an editorial rebuttal of The Flat votes relatively late in the primary are virtually neck and neck. Hat’s endorsement [of Obama] season, both parties usually have As a result, Democrats on and I’m organizing some publicity selected their candidates before campus have been more active in efforts leading up to Tuesday.” Virginians get a chance to make their campaign work recently. Members of both Tribe for their opinions known. Alden Leonard ’08 described Hillary and Students for Barack Alex Haglund — the flat hat This year, neither party’s himself as the “campus Hillary Obama have participated in phone Jared Calfee ’10, coordinator of Students for Barack Obama, encourages registered voters to “Barack the vote.” candidacy has been decided. For representative.” He leads the and neighborhood canvassing Republicans, Arizona Sen. John organization Tribe for Hillary. He efforts. As a member of Students for New Hampshire to campaign for interest. According to College “Phone canvassing is basically Barack Obama, Patricia Ruane McCain. He helped with phone Republican Chair Stephen Salvato going door-to-door by phone,” ’09 “collected signatures towards calls, knocking on doors, waving ’10, several members went to Leonard said. “It’s one of the most the total number required in signs and organizing events. the Conservative Political Action important tasks in the lead-up order for Obama to be put on “Campaigning in New Hampshire Conference last week. “This year to an election because it targets the ballot in Virginia, as well as over winter break was an amazing was very exciting because on undecided voters and encourages pledge cards (where people could experience, and at a time when Thursday, it was at CPAC that them to get to the polls.” pledge to vote for him) to help the there were no foregone conclusions [former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt] Neighborhood canvassing campaign managers better target on either side as to who the winner Romney dropped out of the race,” involves the same process, only their efforts.” would be.” he said. In addition to Romney, on foot. Unlike their Democrat Like many other Republicans, Salvato said that they also saw In many ways, volunteers — counterparts, Republican students Nelson has been sitting back McCain, Huckabee, Paul and many of them students — are have been less busy leading up leading up to Virginia’s primary. President George W. Bush. the foot soldiers of campaigns to today’s election. Many worked “I am currently not working on Today, many of these students that span the country. They speak over winter break in states like the campaign in Virginia due to will stand outside polling places, when the candidates themselves New Hampshire, whose delegates the impracticality of making any hoping to convince undecided Courtesy Photo — alden leonard cannot. Moreover, they do the leg are awarded very early on in the difference whatsoever by making voters that their candidate is the Allison Doman ’08, a member of Tribe for Hillary, calls registered work to even get their candidate primary season. phone calls, etc.” best. For once, their voices will Democrats to encourage them to vote for Clinton. considered. Steven Nelson ’10 traveled to That doesn’t mean they’ve lost mean something. confusion corner Students, UCAB strive for harmony Searching in vain for a place By Chase Johnson student opinions on events,” she said. preferences of the College and also Flat Hat Executive Editor “But a lot of feedback has been popping called for an open forum to help UCAB to call home, hang posters up on Facebook, so we made the group gather ideas. Despite UCAB’s quest for so we can get suggestions and answer White also liked the idea of a public which was nice. In these vacant houses I musical diversity, the event-planning questions directly.” survey to generate ideas. “Then, if mostly noticed what sorts of posters the organization has been receiving a focused Despite these efforts, students’ people don’t get involved, that’s their James Damon occupants displayed; posters are a great stream of criticism on Facebook. comments seem to indicate that they are fault,” she said. Flat hat COLUMNIST indicator of personality. I noticed a lot of Feedback exploded, seemingly not happy with UCAB’s attempts. It seems clear that the criticism will tapestries hanging from walls, and several overnight, on the wall for a Facebook Of course, the music committee never go away. Both UCAB Music ironic college posters. My favorite house event promoting the Charter Day concert members know they cannot please Committee Chair Jeanna Occhiogrosso also featured my favorite poster: a mutant featuring local band Mae. The vast every student with every show. They’ve and Sherbin maintain that they will In my dreams I live in an off-campus leprechaun drinking a mug of hickory- majority of that feedback was negative, seen their fair share of comments that continue to take constructive criticism house. I have a kitchen, a bathroom colored beer. some of which bordered on vitriolic. read succinctly: “Fuck Mae.” seriously. Needless to say, when UCAB and a bedroom with decorative wall art. As I entered the rooms, I imagined According to music committee “We do make an effort to listen announces its choice for the spring Unfortunately, this dream will never what posters I would put in each. Perhaps member Emily Sherbin ’09, however, to students’ comments,” Sherbin said. concert, there will be more naysayers. materialize. one room would house ironic posters from the negative feedback isn’t abnormal. “We look into pretty much every band Assistant Director of Student Like many students at the College, I foreign countries. In another chamber, “We always get negative feedback, that people suggest, and the comments Activities Programming Joe Lowder spent the past month looking for an off- I would affix Polaroid pictures of all of regardless of who the band is,” she said. have been a great resource for events posted on the Mae event site that campus apartment. After hours of pleading, my friends. I would paint the walls of my “The amount for Mae has been pretty we are planning like the Fridays @ 5 UCAB had been in contact with searching and weeping, I am still homeless. bathroom white and invite friends to write much on par with most other groups series.” The Decemberists. According to Dormitories do not bother me, but whatever obscenities they wanted with we’ve had, it’s just that this has been Yet, some students who have posted Occhiogrosso, the band recently turned I want some place to call my own. My sharpie markers. A year from now, when more public.” on the Mae event page are still skeptical down the opportunity because the parents pay for my dorm room, my potential tenants would inquire about my Sherbin said that UCAB has been as to how receptive UCAB really is. members weren't sure they'd be touring meals and my education. This financial house, my wall decorations would greatly looking into how to use Facebook as “I’m not trying to endorse one in the spring. dependence makes everything about impress them. a resource. To achieve this, Sherbin person’s music over another,” Sewon “We’re really disappointed,” college feel false. My dorm is the physical Unfortunately, some tenants were home. created a Facebook group called Chung ’10 said. “I’d just like to see Occhiogrosso said, “but we want the manifestation of my parents’ overbearing Sometimes the tenants looked hungover “UCAB Music Feedback” for the sole UCAB work with students more to find campus to realize that this is the kind of love, and I want a house to demonstrate my and ignored us. In one house, the only purpose of collecting comments for the good bands.” thing that routinely happens to us as we independence. remaining tenant locked herself in the UCAB music committee. Other students are concerned with the work through the process of planning “Look at me, Mom and Dad,” I would bathroom. “We’ve always had a feedback site fact that the committee has admitted to a show.” say. “Look at how capable I am of paying “Don’t worry, you don’t have to come for UCAB — deleting comments from the Facebook Meanwhile, the music committee bills on time and washing dishes.” out,” our realtor said. “I understand if you called Love It? event page. An administrator of the continues its quest for diversity, trying Sure, I can do those things in a dorm, feel awkward.” Hate It? group deleted at least two posts because to gain support along the way. but there’s a certain peace of mind I understood, too. I would lock myself Rate It! they were deemed unconstructive. “The name of the game is diversity,” associated with living on your own house. in the bathroom if I woke up with strangers — to “That just sends a bad message,” Occhiogrosso said. “We’re not a hip- Can you imagine watching “Garfield: in my house. get Claire White ’08 said. “Is there no way hop booking agency, we’re not an The Movie”? Okay good, but can you “Enjoy the ironic posters,” I would to talk about it without it turning into a indie booking agency, we’re not a rock imagine how much better it would be if shout through the locked bathroom door, fight?” booking agency. We really try to satisfy you were watching “Garfield: The Movie” “but don’t touch anything.” Unlike some students on the different tastes on campus.” in your own house? Renting a house is Once our tour ended, it become clear Facebook page, Chung and White But most students want to avoid an important step toward adulthood. In that my friends and I would not qualify posted several comments that sought a mediocrity for the sake of diversity. a house, every action is imbued with an for any of these houses. None of us have middle ground. “It’s a shame,” White said. “I know extra degree of independence. Scrambling rented before, and no one has any credit. “It’s important to make positive we’re not a huge school, but I feel like eggs becomes a joy — an affirmation of Regardless, my friends and I still filled out changes instead of putting people the kinds of bands that we’re getting your freedom from dining halls. The city the application form and paid the necessary down,” Chung said. She listed lately aren’t the types of bands that we of Williamsburg, in making housing so fee. I did not want to spend my senior Graphic by Olivia Walch several bands that she thought fit the should be getting.” difficult to get, has impeded my growth. year in a stifling Jamestown single without Like a carefully pruned bonsai tree, I having tried to get a house. remain in a state of stasis. In keeping with the current trend of SUDOKU Last week my roommates and I campus thought, I should blame Gene visited a realtor in our desperate effort for Nichol for the lack of housing. I am sure independence. We had spent the previous that he has ticked off someone, somewhere, month bothering friends and acquaintances resulting in my inability to rent a house. who currently live in houses, hoping that Or perhaps he arranged for a family of sex one of them would recommend us to their performers to lease that quaint Cape Cod- landlord. They did not, so I found myself style house I liked so much. And, surely, entering the homes of strangers with our he purchased my coveted Indian Springs realtor. My friends and I wanted to see the cottage with plans to open up a brothel. potential houses as soon as possible, so we Whenever life sucks, I blame Gene. booked an early morning appointment. So Gene, I have a proposition for you. “Hello, is anyone awake?” our realtor You know that spacious Georgian mansion yelled before we entered every house. “I you live in? How about you let me live told them I was coming,” she explained. there next year? In exchange, I will forgive I have always hated confrontation. you for all the terrible things you have In high school I used to stare at my feet done to me. I will even let you and Glenn when I walked, for fear that the sight of live in my cramped dorm room. It’s not my face might incite animosity in others. much, but somehow we’ll make do. I have not grown out of this disposition, James Damon is a Confusion Corner and I felt slightly ill in every house we columnist. He yearns for decorative wall entered. Sometimes no one was home, art. Easy Hard Tuesday, February 12, 2008 Page 9 Sports Editor Jeff Dooley Associate Sports Editor Miles Hilder Inside SPORTS [email protected] Associate Sports Editor Andrew Pike What’s on TV? Sound bytes By the numbers all-star weekend “Our position is very Rookies vs. Sophomores simple: Roger did not — 9 p.m. Fri. on TNT take steroids.” 0-53 nba — Clemson’s all-time record — Roger Clemens’s lead attorney Rusty Mavericks vs. Suns Hardin said Monday. Clemens faces a when playing at UNC, following — 10:30 p.m. Thurs. on TNT Congressional hearing tomorrow. Sunday’s 103-93 2-OT loss.

From the Sidelines Men’s Tennis: Tribe 6, Northwestern 1 Acquiring Shaq No. 45 Tribe goes 3-0 over weekend makes Suns the College improves to 9-3 overall, 2-0 in CAA behind strong singles play

By Maggie Reeb Alexander Thams. West’s X-factor Flat Hat Staff Writer In its second conference match of the season against George Mason, the College played perfectly, The 45th-ranked Tribe improved their season sweeping the Patriots 7-0. Two wins in doubles play record to 9-3 overall this weekend with victories over gave the Tribe the doubles point and momentum Jeff Dooley visiting Norfolk State University, George Mason heading into singles. The College won all six singles Flat Hat Sports editor University and no. 65 Northwestern University. matches, improving its CAA record to 2-0. The College earned its fourth-straight match In its match against Norfolk State, the College victory, taking down Northwestern Sunday rested some of its top players and cruised to a 5-2 With the announcement of a couple of huge afternoon, 6-1. After dropping its first two doubles victory. Though the Spartans won the first doubles trades involving Western Conference contenders matches and losing the doubles points, the Tribe match 8-5, the Tribe claimed victories in the two during the last couple of weeks, the race for the rallied in singles play, sweeping the Huskies singles remaining doubles matches. Vidal and junior conference title has been turned on its head. line up to take the victory. Marwan Ramadan won 8-4, while freshman Varun After the Los Angeles Lakers effectively stole “We weren’t that worried because we knew we Pandit and junior Alexander Zuck defeated Norfolk big man Pau Gasol from the Memphis Grizzlies were a better team,” freshman Sebastien Vidal said. State’s Roman Del Castillo and Keenan Ruff 8-2. in a deal in which they were also able to ship “We had a lot of confidence in our singles games.” The College took four of six singles matches out perennial underachiever Kwame Brown, Senior Alex Cojanu claimed the Tribe’s first of to defeat Norfolk State, as Ramadan led the Tribe Irene Rojas — the flat hat the Phoenix Suns felt compelled to make a six singles wins and his 10th individual win of the to victory. Freshman Ben Gullickson recorded his Junior Dominic Pagon and the Tribe are 9-3 overall. blockbuster trade of their own — sending forward season, while Vidal bested his opponent 6-2, 6-4 for first dual-match victory, dispatching Norfolk State’s Shawn Marion and guard Marcus Banks to Miami his eighth win of the season. Keenan Ruff 6-0, 6-0. “We have a [great] chance of winning,” Vidal to pick up super-sized center Shaquille O’Neal. “It was good for my confidence because I haven’t The College hosts three of its final five home said. “Georgia State lost a lot of their good players The deal has raised more than a few eyebrows, been playing that well, and good for the team,” matches this weekend, as the Tribe will not return last year.” and with good reason. Shaq is not exactly known Vidal said. home again until April. First up for the Tribe is The team will play a doubleheader Sunday, for being fleet of foot, and the Suns have achieved Sophomore Keziel Juneau clinched the Tribe’s a match with defending CAA champion no. 67 facing no. 23 Rice University and James Madison success over the past few years because of their win with his 6-0, 4-6, 6-4 defeat of Northwestern’s Georgia State University Friday at 5 p.m. University. run and gun, fast-break offense. It appears as though the Lakers’ trade for Gasol made the Suns decide to go through with the trade. With Gasol, the Lakers now will have no trouble College falls to Huskies 51-42 Tribe loses surviving without injured center Andrew Bynum, and once Bynum returns, they will be able to roll MEN’S BASKETBALL from page 10 out perhaps the most formidable starting lineup in at ODU the league in Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Lamar only six field goals during the opening Odom, Gasol and Bynum. Factor in their solid 20 minutes, finishing the half 6-25 from W. BASKETBALL from page 10 bench play, and the Lakers are a serious force to the field. be reckoned with. Mann’s 12 points paced the College, strong, hitting three treys to jump out to The Suns, despite their recent regular-season while leading-scorer senior forward an early 9-5 lead. The team continued its successes, have fallen short in the playoffs against Laimis Kisielius saw limited playing steady play with a 6-1 run capped off by teams that have effectively slowed down the time due to a stomach virus and toe a jumper from Kaylor, who finished with tempo of the game, as was very evident during injury, scoring two points in 18 minutes. 20 points and 14 rebounds. their second-round exit last year against the San Junior forward Peter Stein’s career-high The Tigers quickly responded, Antonio Spurs. 11 rebounds gave the Tribe a 32-28 edge however, capitalizing on four turnovers The Shaq-Suns experiment will certainly be on the boards, but a team season-low to go up 21-19 behind the strength of a interesting. The biggest question mark will have to six assists combined with 15 turnovers 7-0 run. Kaylor finished the half with a be how Shaq co-exists with power forward Amare negated any advantage the College three-pointer and a pair of foul shots to Stoudemire. Stoudemire will likely benefit on the gained from rebounding. give the College a slim 28-26 lead at the defensive end from having Shaq to carry the load, “The thing this basketball team has break. but the biggest question will come in the paint on to do is trust the offense,” Shaver said. The Tigers kept up the intensity in the the offensive end, where in years past Stoudemire “We have to trust our teammates.” second half, hitting two three-pointers to has had plenty of space to cut, drive and dunk. The road loss comes at the start of take a 36-28 advantage four minutes into Losing Marion will also greatly impact the a key three-game stretch away from play. They continued their push with an Suns, as he is as versatile a player as there is in Kaplan Arena. The Tribe travels to 11-2 spurt, taking their biggest lead of the NBA. He could guard every position, and the University of North Carolina — the game 47-32 with 12:31 remaining on regularly came up with buckets when his team Wilmington tomorrow in another the clock. needed it. The Suns are now going to have to important road contest with CAA Kaylor brought the College back, rely more heavily on Boris Diaw and Leandro tournament seeding implications. contributing seven points during a 12-2 Barbosa, two young players who have had The College comes into the game run, cutting the deficit to five. After inconsistent postseason careers. tied with George Mason University for Towson went up by seven, the Tribe While teams like the San Antonio Spurs, the second in the CAA, while the Seahawks answered back with 12 unanswered Dallas Mavericks, the Utah Jazz and even the enter the contest one game back in third points, including three-pointers from upstart New Orleans Hornets are all looking at 8-5 and winners of six of their past Alex haglund —THE FLAT HAT James and freshman guard Katy Oblinger good, it’s hard not to get excited about the Lakers’ eight. Sophomore forward Danny Sumner scored nine points at Northeastern. to take a 56-51 lead with one minute chances this season. Bynum and Gasol will have remaining. The College tightened up its to work hard to co-exist, but now that Kobe has a defense as Kaylor grabbed one of her 14 solid supporting cast — and has embraced being a rebounds in the final seconds to hold the team player — the Lakers seem primed for a deep ODU preps for football in 2009 Tigers off, notching another win on the run into the postseason. road. The Suns will remain the biggest X-factor in ODU FOOTBALL from page 10 rosters full of third-, fourth- and fifth-year players is “I think it showed a lot about what our the race for the conference title, however. If Steve difficult under normal circumstances and becomes team can do; we didn’t give up and we Nash can find a way to re-invigorate Shaq and A program’s strength unquestionably comes from nearly impossible when assembling a team composed fought back,” Kaylor said. get him involved in the team’s up-tempo offense, its ability to recruit top-quality players, and Old solely of younger players, as the Monarchs will for their With her impressive performance, and O’Neal manages to give Stoudemire enough Dominion’s location in the talent-laden Hampton first few years of competition. Kaylor was able to exceed the 1,043 space on the offensive end to dominate weaker Roads area will be a boon for the squad. The creation However, Dave Johnson, a sportswriter for the Daily mark set by Tiffany Stone, recording her opponents, they could be the team to beat. There’s of a new program just 50 minutes east of Williamsburg Press who covers collegiate athletics in the peninsula, 1,052th rebound on the season. no better point guard in the league than Nash, could have negative effects for the recruiting efforts of cited ODU’s location in a talent-rich area as evidence The Tribe will travel to take on James and no one boasts the same combination of raw the College. that the program could experience success. Madison University at 7 p.m. Thursday. ability and low post skills that Stoudemire does. According to Tribe Head Coach Jimmye Laycock, “This [recruiting class] looks like a solid first effort,” If the Big Aristotle can put up 12 points and 10 14 of the 100 players on last year’s Tribe squad came he said. “They’ll spend the 2008 season redshirting, rebounds a game, that could be all the Suns need from the Hampton Roads area, including standout which gives them the benefit of getting stronger while to put them past a grind-it-out team like the Spurs. tailback DeBrian Holmes and top recruit Terrence getting acclimatized to college.” At the very least, this deal seems worth the Riggins. With a competitive program right in their Johnson went on to cite the examples of Coastal risk for the Suns. Nash has only a few years backyard, the possibility exists that high-profile high Carolina University and the University of South Florida, left before his skills will begin to diminish, and school stars from Hampton Roads could overlook the two schools that recently started football programs and forward Grant Hill has even fewer. Marion was College in favor of ODU. quickly became regional powers, as hope for the ODU likely gone after the season anyway because he Laycock, in turn, downplayed that possibility, program. was unhappy, so their Barbosa-Diaw-Stoudemire emphasizing the Tribe’s national recruiting strategy However, he went on to caution that results are tough nucleus will remain intact after Nash, Hill and and varied roster. to anticipate before a team takes the field, a task made O’Neal all enter retirement. If everybody is able to “We need to maintain a very broad recruiting base even more onerous by the current strength of the CAA, stay healthy, a starting lineup of Nash, Raja Bell, given our academic standards, so we do not stay which the Monarchs will join in 2011. Hill, Stoudemire and O’Neal, with Barbosa and focused too heavily on any one area,” Laycock said. “The CAA is one of the best, if not the best, Diaw coming off the bench, will strike fear in any He also cited the College’s current overlaps with conferences in [the FCS],” he added. “It could take opponent, including the Lakers. area schools as proof that the Tribe will remain relevant a decade or so until ODU is able to compete for the It appears that the Suns (particularly GM Steve in the local recruiting picture. championship.” Kerr and Head Coach Mike D’Antoni) just got fed “I don’t think it will have any greater impact than Regardless of how long it takes for the Monarchs up with getting beaten in the postseason, and after [what] we experience now with [the University of] to be competitive, the on-and-off-the-field competition seeing the Lakers make their move, realized that Richmond, James Madison [University] and some between the Tribe and ODU should provide for a healthy it was time to go all-in. The end result is yet to be others,” Laycock said. and exciting rivalry for years to come. determined, but you can bet that L.A., the Mavs As with any program, Old Dominion is expected “Our two schools have competed against each other and the Spurs will all be watching very closely. to suffer significant growing pains in their first several for years,” said Laycock. “So I assume the potential for courtesy photo — w&M sports information E-mail Jeff Dooley at [email protected]. years of existence. Competing against schools fielding a great rivalry exists.” Sophomore guard Kelly Heath. Inside Sports Men’s Tennis From the Sidelines Tribe goes 3-0 Jeff Dooley weighs during weekend in on Shaq’s trade p o r t s Tuesday, February 12, 2008 — Page 10 home stand. to the Suns. S Men’s Basketball: Tribe 42, Northeastern 51 Sp o r t s in b r i e f In Boston, cold Tribe posts record low Tribe shoots 30 percent from the field as team posts lowest scoring output in 19 years

By Andrew pike Flat Hat Assoc. Sports Editor

Playing on top of a hockey rink in Boston Saturday, the Tribe (13-10, 9-4 CAA) started out cold and stayed that way throughout the game, falling 51-42 to the Northeastern University Huskies (11-12, 7-6). For the game, the College shot 30.4 percent from the field and just 25 percent from three-point range, as it totaled its lowest Football scoring output since a 100-38 loss Jan. 11, 1989 at no. 1 Duke University. Vikings’ Sharper ’97 stars “We weren’t real good today,” Head Coach Tony Shaver said in fourth NFL Pro Bowl in a postgame interview with the Tribe radio network. “It just seemed like our execution was skipping a beat every now and Former Tribe player Darren then.” Sharper ’97 appeared in his fourth Now winners of four straight, the Huskies took advantage Pro Bowl Sunday, recording one of the Tribe’s shooting woes, building its lead to 12 with 8:17 tackle and picking off a Derek An- remaining in the first half. The College responded with a 10-2 derson pass, helping the NFC to a run to close to within four at 19-15, but that would be as close as 42-30 victory. Sharper earned the the Tribe would get on the day, as a couple of empty possessions starting nod at strong safety af- and a costly turnover before the half allowed Northeastern to ter a season in which he recorded take a 10-point lead into halftime. 63 tackles, four interceptions and After the break, sophomore forward Danny Sumner scored a forced fumble for the 8-8 Min- four quick points, giving the Tribe a much-needed offensive nesota Vikings. His four picks in- spark and trimming the deficit to six. After the teams traded creased his career total to 53, the baskets, Northeastern used an 11-2 spurt to regain control of the most among active players. game and take its largest lead at 38-23. Women’s Soccer The College clawed to within eight twice and to within six with 52 seconds remaining, when senior guard Nathan Mann College signs two in-state connected on his second trey of the game. After Northeastern’s recruits to letters of intent Baptiste Bataille made one of two free throws, the Tribe had a The Tribe signed two players chance to cut the lead further, but a turnover derailed any hopes to National Letters of Intent of a last-minute comeback. yesterday, as state-products Diana A slow start and subsequently a poor offensive performance Weigel and Stephanie Gerow left the Tribe too far behind to catch the Huskies. Its 42-point committed to joining the College output marks the second fewest points scored by the College in this fall. Both have a final season of conference play since a 52-36 loss to the University of Richmond soccer to play for their respective Jan. 4, 1986. schools this spring. Weigel plays After grabbing its only lead of the game at 2-0, the Tribe at W.T. Woodson High School missed its next 12 shots before sophomore guard David Schneider in Fairfax, where she has earned connected on the first of his two field goals. The College made all-district honors in addition to Courtesy Photo — William and Mary Sports Information second-team all-region honors See MEN’S BASKETBALL page 9 Senior guard Nathan Mann had a team-high 12 points in Saturday’s 51-42 loss at Northeastern. as a sophomore. Gerow attends West Potomac High School and Sports Feature set school records for goals and assists as a sophomore; moreover, Gerow has led her club team in scoring for three straight years. Familiar competition, in a new field After graduating several seniors in May, Tribe Head Coach John How ODU’s new football program will impact the Tribe Daly expects both freshmen to compete for playing time in the By matt poms historic opener against Division II Chowan University Associate Head Coach Bobby Wilder would be hired to fall. Flat Hat Staff Writer Sept. 5, the Monarchs will make the 45-mile trip up run the program as only the second head coach in the I-64 to Williamsburg, entering Zable Stadium for the institution’s 78-year history. women’s tennis Two and a half weeks ago, 5,284 passionate fans first time in what will be a nearly annual series. Last Wednesday, another milestone in the evolution Tribe goes 1-2 at ITA packed Kaplan Arena to watch the College take The 2009 ODU football squad will not, however, be of the program was reached as Wilder signed 21 players on the Monarchs of Old Dominion University in a the first to take the field in the history of the school. to compile the school’s first recruiting class of the new National Indoors thrilling men’s basketball showdown. Throughout the The university fielded a team from its inception in millennium. In the coming months, those players will At the ITA Indoor National exhilarating contest, students and supporters of both 1930. Over the next 11 years, the squad compiled an be paired with walk-ons derived from a series of open Championships this past weekend schools rabidly cheered their teams on to victory in a overall record of 62-19-4 under Head Coach Tommy tryouts taking place this spring. They will comprise a in Madison, Wisconsin, the Tribe game that exhibited an electric energy rarely seen in Scott before folding after the 1940 season due to poor roughly 60-member squad that will begin practicing in posted a 1-2 mark, falling to no. 9 Williamsburg. attendance and debt. the fall of this year. As the team will not begin play until Miami and no. 19 Notre Dame, be- It is exactly that type of atmosphere that After a 66-year absence, the program was formally 2009, the entire squad will redshirt for the 2008 season, fore defeating no. 75 Wisconsin. In administrators from both schools hope will become the revived with a 2006 ceremony announcing the return preserving their four years of collegiate eligibility. the opener against the Hurricanes, norm on the gridiron as well when ODU launches their of football to the Norfolk campus. A year later, athletic the Tribe claimed the no. 1 singles new football program in 2009. One week after their director Jim Jarrett announced that University of Maine See ODU FOOTBALL page 9 and doubles matches, but were un- able to record any other victories, By The Numbers as they were defeated 4-1. A day The date when the Tribe will later against Notre Dame, the Col- host ODU, one week after the lege started strong in winning the 9/5/09 Monarchs’ first game opening doubles point when senior Megan Moulton-Levy and junior The number of players on the College’s 100- Katarina Zoricic knocked off the man roster who hail from Hampton Roads, an third-ranked doubles team, but the Tribe then dropped three straight 14 area ODU will likely target in its recruiting singles matches and were un- able to recover. In the final match The number of miles separating the campuses against the host Badgers, the Col- of the College and Old Dominion lege was able to sustain its steady 45 play throughout the contest, racing Left: junior tailback DeBrian Holmes. Photo by Spencer Atkinson, The Flat Hat. to a comfortable 5-2 victory. Right: Head Coach Jimmye Laycock. Photo by Alex Haglund, The Flat Hat. —By Andrew Pike and Matt Poms. Photo courtesy William and Women’s Basketball: Tribe 68, ODU 83 Mary Sports Information. Sc o r e b o a r d No. 13 Monarchs dismiss Tribe with ease

Men’s Gymnastics Loss comes on the heels of Tribe’s come-from-behind 2/9 @ Univ. of Ill.—Chicago 56-53 win over Towson Thursday — L, 336.45-327.50 women’s Gymnastics By jack pollock back, ripping off nine consecutive half before the College put together 2/9 @ New Hampshire Quad Meet Flat Hat Staff Writer points to take a 29-22 advantage. a 9-2 run with 2:13 remaining. The — 4th-place out of 4 Following a jumper by Heath, ODU College continued to cut into Old Just a few days after coming up continued to pull away, going on Dominion’s lead, but the deficit with a big win against an elite CAA another 9-0 tear. The team from proved too much for them. While the team, the Tribe (11-13, 5-6 CAA) fell Norfolk looked firmly in control as Tribe was not able to limit the Lady Sc h e d u l e to the CAA-leading Monarchs of Old they extended their lead, going up by Monarchs defensively, its 68-point Dominion University, 83-68. as many as 19 points before finishing effort was the highest allowed by Wed., Feb. 13 The 13th-ranked Lady Monarchs the half with a 48-28 lead. ODU this season. Men’s Basketball took an early 11-7 lead after a series of “The biggest thing for us was the The College fared better Thursday @ UNC Wilmington — 7 p.m. baskets inside. The Tribe hung tough, hustle points, the loose balls, the night against Towson, as senior however, going up 14-13 following offensive rebounds and they seemed forward Kyra Kaylor shattered the Thurs., Feb. 14 a jumper by sophomore guard Kelly to get them all,” Head Coach Debbie school record for career rebounds in Women’s Basketball Heath, who finished with 14 points. Taylor said. the Tribe’s 56-53 comeback win. @ James Madison — 7 p.m. Senior forward Devin James also Old Dominion pushed the pace of The College opened the game Fri., Feb. 15 provided support, hitting a jump shot play in the second half and the Tribe strong, hitting three treys to jump out to on her way to a 16-point game, giving could not adjust, never coming within an early 9-5 lead. The team continued women’s Tennis the College a 22-20 lead. striking distance. The Lady Monarchs Courtesy Photo — William and Mary Sports Information ARKANSAS — 12 p.m. The powerful Lady Monarchs fired took a 66-39 lead midway through the See W. BASKETBALL page 9 Senior forward Kyra Kaylor.