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The twice-weekly student newspaper of the College of William and Mary — Est. 1911 VOL.99, NO.1 Friday, August 21, 2009 FLATHATNEWS.COM ThePulse Exploring the campus Comey to Bite-size news you can use

New freshmen and transfer speak with students arrived on campus today. Although it seems like orientation is all library tours, hall meetings and the dreaded Class of 2013 alcohol.edu, there’s plenty of fun to be had as well. Tomor- row evening at the Rec is a swim- and sports-fest until mid- Speaker to introduce night. Sunday at 9 p.m. don’t miss illusionist Craig Karges, freshmen to College and on Monday the Sadler Center hosts dancing, a game By Ian Brickey show, billiards and karaoke. (By the way, don’t forget to Flat Hat Assoc. News Editor stop by The Flat Hat’s table at Tuesday’s activities fair.) Former U.S. Deputy Attorney General James B. Comey ’82 will welcome the Class of 2013 at the annual Convocation ceremo- Although the fire that ny Aug. 28. destroyed Sal’s by Victor shut down a nearby ABC almost Comey, now a vice president at Lockheed a month ago, the College’s Martin, spoke at the annual Charter Day closest source of alcohol has celebration in 2008, and previously keynoted recovered from smoke dam- Caitlin Fairchild— the flat hat Convocation in 2003. age — the store reopened last Incoming student Allyson Zacharoff ’13 and her parents tour the campus. Many freshmen traveled to Williamsburg early to take in the College’s sights. “He is one of William and Mary’s most dis- Friday. Don’t worry, the booze tinguished alumni, with a compelling record is safe for consumption; state of public service,” College President Taylor inspectors examined it all be- Class of 2013 Reveley said in a press release. “He has a fore deeming it safe for sale. lifelong commitment to William and Mary and knows how to explain to new members Gunatanamo terror trials in College received record number of applicants of our campus community why such a com- Newport News? Not if Tommy mitment is vital to both the College and its Norment J.D. ’73 has anything graduates.” to say about it. Norment, a state By Bertel King Jr. and Mary experience,” Broaddus said. A double major in chemistry and religion, senator representing an area in- Flat Hat Assoc. News Editor Broaddus maintained that diversity of all kinds is key to a Comey received a law degree from the Uni- cluding Williamsburg and part of Newport News, is opposed to successful class. versity of Chicago in 1985 and spent several the possibility of trying alleged The College of William and Mary drew more applicants this “This class has its own distinctive personality, not better or years as a federal prosecutor. During that terrorists, joining other state year than ever before. More than 12,100 students applied to be worse than in prior years, but unique,” Broaddus said. “Our time he oversaw cases involving organized legislators and U.S. Representa- a part of the Class of 2013 — a four percent increase over last committee works hard to ensure that each class includes people crime activities and international terrorism. tive Rob Wittman. He suggest- year and a 70 percent increase over the last decade. Approxi- with a broad range of talents, achievements and perspectives. It was during the administration of former ed moving the trials to a federal mately 1,400 students are enrolled, roughly Ultimately we want the class itself to be one President George W. Bush that he served as courthouse in Chicago. the same number as those in the Class of of the most important resources for learn- U.S. Deputy Attorney General. 2012. Only 20 students ing that each member of the class enjoys.” After leaving the Department of Justice Alan B. Miller ’58, the “We attribute the increase to a variety of The College’s graduate schools also re- in 2005, Comey joined Lockheed Martin as namesake of the business factors, including demographic shifts and accepted off waitlist corded increases in applicants. The William a senior vice president and general counsel. school’s new building, weighed the economic climate, but also to recruit- and Mary Law School received approxi- He also currently serves as vice president of in on the national healthcare ment efforts for targeted segments and to mately 5,000 applicants for the 213 available the William and Mary Alumni Association’s debate in the Wall Street strategic communication, especially on the By the Numbers spots. Graduate applications increased 14 Board of Directors. Journal last week. “Most people web and through e-mail campaigns,” Dean percent in Arts and Sciences and 17 percent Comey received an honorary degree of in America are satisfied with 2012 | 2013 of Admissions Henry Broaddus told The at both the School of Education and the Vir- doctor of laws following his keynote remarks the care they receive, so it is important that we take the Flat Hat. 24.9% | 25% ginia Institute of Marine Science. Applica- at the 2008 Charter Day ceremony. time to fix only the parts of our The freshman class brings a middle Students of color tions to the the full-time graduate program system that need repair,” the 50th percentile on the SAT of 1260 - 1430, at the Mason School of Business increased United Health Services, Inc., the same as the Class of 2012, and slightly 11,636 | 12,100 by nine percent. These statistical increases CEO wrote. “Let’s not destroy a lower than the Class of 2011’s 1270 - 1430. Total applications for both undergraduates and graduates were system that works well for most Seventy-nine percent of the incoming stu- good news to the admissions committee. Americans. Let’s judiciously dents who provided class rank finished in 1,392 | 1,400 “That was the big factor every dean of change only the areas in need.” the top 10 percent of their class, matching Total students admission fretted about this year,” Broad- last year’s statistic. 79% | 79% dus said. “William and Mary long has been He looked clean-shaven “William and Mary continues to attract a great value, but in a down economy that In top 10% of H.S. when he visited campus in marvelous new students,” College Presi- can become an even bigger factor in college June, but Virginia Senator dent Taylor Reveley said in a press release. 1260-1430 | 1260-1430 choice. Our challenge every year is to read Mark Warner may actually be “They come with powerful credentials and Middle 50 percentile, SAT scores the signs as well as possible. Although we homeless, satirical newspaper compelling backgrounds. We look forward run several statistical models in an effort The Onion reports. The parody to their becoming stellar new members of 35% | 35% to predict behavior, at a certain point gam- article cites a (hopefully fiction- al) decline in Warner’s appear- the [William and Mary] family.” Out-of-State Students bler’s instincts become as important as hard ance and hygiene as evidence, Less than 20 students were admitted science.” along with photos of Warner from the waitlist this year, fewer than the The desire to increase the number of ap- washing his socks in a congres- previous class, which admitted over 100 plicants is not unique to the College – it is a sional bathroom. No word from waitlisted applicants. Students of color comprise a quarter of nationwide concern. the senator’s office on whether the new freshmen class, and the numbers of men relative to “Jennifer Delahunty, the dean of admission at Kenyon [Col- Warner was amused. women remains relatively even. lege in Ohio], was quoted in The New York Times as saying Caitlin Fairchild— the flat hat “We’re pleased to see gender balance in the enrolling class, that trying to hit her numbers this year felt like skydiving from Comey ’82 will be speaking at the College’s convocation Got an idea for The Pulse? because we believe that’s important to both the pedagogical 30,000 feet and trying to land in a hot tub,” Broaddus said. “I for the second time . Last year, he received an honorary [email protected] and social environments that students expect for their William can relate to that feeling.” law degree during the Charter Day ceremonies.

Sal’s destroyed by fire You may have not been here this summer, but The Flat Hat was, reporting on the important stories Michael Jackson was a real ‘Thriller’ that matter to you. The top summer news articles Dems rally on campus will appear in the next issue, but if you can’t wait until then, you can check out the dozens of Flat Hat Back-and-forth continues on 3-person rule articles from this summer online at flathatnews.com. Page 2 Friday, August 21, 2009

News Editor Maggie Reeb News Editor Isshin Teshima NEWS INSIGHT [email protected] Beyond the ’burg

Emory University’s class Major League Soccer’s Hendrix College is one Security at the University 1 of 2013 is being trained 2 D.C. United and George 3 of several dozen colleges 4 of Illinois at Urbana- in CPR this weekend as part Mason University are collaborating and universities encouraging Champaign has been increased ‘Stabilitas et Fides’ of a student-run, campus-wide to boost ticket sales for the 2009 their campus tour guides to after a series of fires on campus. 25 Campus Center, The College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Va. 23185 initiative to make Emory the soccer season. They are offering ignore important college facts in According to the university’s Newsroom (757) 221-3283 —­ Advertising Dept. (757) 221-3283 — Fax (757) 221-3242 first university to have all of its $17 tickets which allow fans to favor of relating more personal police chief, Barbara O’Connor, The Flat Hat — [email protected] News — [email protected] Variety — [email protected] students trained in CPR. The attend an upcoming D.C. United experiences to and inspiring five fires were reported within a Sports —­ [email protected] Opinions — [email protected] program hopes to train 800 match and three George Mason conversations within tour groups. span of 25 minutes early Sunday PHOTOS — [email protected] ADVERTISING — [email protected] students this year. Last year 700 home soccer games. Premium These colleges aim to provide morning. The cause of the fires Miles Hilder, Editor-in-Chief freshmen, nearly two-thirds of tickets, which sell for $30, are also visitors with a more natural and is still under investigation and no Sam Sutton, Managing Editor — Ashley Morgan, Executive Editor Alex Guillén, Online Editor the incoming class, participated. available. engaging experience. arrests have been made. Maggie Reeb, News Editor Kelsey Weissgold, Business Manager Isshin Teshima, News Editor Leah Fry, Copy Chief Mike Crump, Variety Editor Katie Lee, Copy Chief Jessica Gold, Variety Editor Caitlin Fairchild, Photo Editor Matt Poms, Sports Editor Maral Noori, Photo Editor Chris Weidman, Sports Editor Adam Lerner, Chief Staff Writer Russ Zerbo, Opinions Editor Adam Goodreau, Web Director Ian Brickey, Assoc. News Editor Megan Keeling, Copy Editor Ameya Jammi, Assoc. News Editor Vicky Chao, Cartoonist Bertel King, Jr., Assoc. News Editor Olivia Walch, Cartoonist Mason Watson, Assoc. News Editor Jack Hohman, Chief Photographer Virginia Butler, Assoc. Variety Editor Summer Finck, Production Assistant Jack Lambert, Assoc. Sports Editor Liz Horne, Production Assistant Jamison Shabanowitz, Assoc. Sports Editor Reggie Gomez, Local Sales Representative Alexa McClanahan, Assoc. Opinions Editor Jessica Dobis, Accountant Chelsea Caumont, Copy Editor Juae Son, Accountant Logan Herries, Copy Editor Jin Woo, Accountant

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Weather Friday Saturday Sunday

courtesy PHOTO — wikipedia.org — by Ameya Jammi and Bertel King, Jr.

High 94 High 86 High 85 Low 75 Low 71 Low 70 Swine flu cases confirmed at Oklahoma State Source: weather.com 5 University officials promote hygiene and isolation for affected students

By AMEYA JAMMI four years ago. from classes, and according to Tulsa World, News in Brief Flat Hat Assoc. News Editor “There’s not a lot that we can actually do OSU also plans to give away hand sanitizer. other than educate and inform because the “We’re really trying to cover all the William and Mary seventh largest TFA contributor Oklahoma State University has had prevention is an individual act — it is doing bases,” Rogers said to Tulsa World. “The three of ten influenza cases from this things like washing your hands regularly, only difference right now is that we’re doing The College of William and Mary is one of the top contributors month confirmed as the H1N1 virus, more coughing into a tissue and then throwing it in August instead of October.” to Teach for America’s Teaching Job Corps. Recently, the orga- commonly known as the swine flu. Steve the tissue away,” Rogers said. According to the Associated Press, the nization announced that 36 graduates from the College Class of Rogers, the Director of University Health The university has taken action to prevent federal government is recommending that 2009 joined the corps in 2009, compared to the 28 graduating Services at OSU, said that since all of the further contamination. Health services sick students remain in isolation for at least 24 seniors who joined the year before. The College is ranked as students reported similar symptoms, all and residential life have arranged a meal hours after their fevers are gone. Secretary of the seventh largest contributor to TFA amongst medium-sized cases were assumed to be swine flu. delivery service for students diagnosed Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius schools for the 2008-2009 school year. “[Swine flu is] surprisingly mild and has with influenza. said college students are more susceptible to TFA corps members commit to teach for at least two years in a fairly rapid recovery,” Rogers said to The “Our biggest concern is we don’t want the swine flu than the regular flu. urban and rural public schools. Eighty-five percent of the 2009 Oklahoman, a local newspaper, adding that anyone starving, but we also don’t want “[Sick students] don’t need to be walking TFA corps is made up of graduating seniors. people feeling ill should isolate themselves them having to go out and eat somewhere around to get meals; they don’t need to be since more cases are expected. if they’re sick,” Director of Housing and walking around to pick up class notes,” New business school building open for fall classes According to The Daily O’Collegian, Residential Life Matt Brown said to The Secretary of Education Arne Duncan said to OSU’s student newspaper, the university Daily O’Collegian. the AP. “They can get a friend or roommate Construction on Alan B. Miller Hall has been completed and created a plan to combat pandemic influenza Affected students can receive exemption to help.” the building will enter its first full semester of classes on Aug. 24. A public dedication of the 166,000-square-foot building, lo- cated at the corner of Jamestown Road and Ukrop Way, will take Street Beat place on Oct. 2, 2009 at 2 p.m. “The whole building is designed to give you a positive feel What do you wish you knew as an incoming freshman? as you walk through and also support our aspirations of being world-class and delivering our students a personalized, experi- ence-based business education,” Dean of the Mason School of Business Larry Pulley said.

College website recognized for photos, new design

The College’s remodeled website, launched over a year ago, won three eduStyle awards at the annual Web Communications Confer- ence in July. The site won two awards for Best Redesign, one from the judges “I wish I knew Kira Allman at the “I wish I knew how fast it all “That the Cheese Shop house “I wish I would have known the and one as the People’s Choice Award winner, as well as the People’s beginning of freshman year.” goes.” dressing existed.” amount of dormcest that goes Choice Award for Best Use of Photography. on.” “William and Mary is honored to be among those recognized,” Chase Hathaway ’10 Katie Bradshaw ’10 Padro Cecilia ’10 Lily Rubino ’12 Director of Web Communications Susan Evans said. “The W and M Web Team is particularly proud of the campus-wide commitment to — photos and interviews by Caitlin Fairchild an integrated web design that has resulted in a fresh and powerfully cohesive Web presence for our 316-year-old school.” Campus Police Beat — by Bertel King, Jr. July 7 to August 18 1 Tuesday, July 7 — An individual was arrested at Jamestown South for alleged disorderly conduct and public drunkenness. 2 — An individual reported a vandalized snack machine on the 100 block of Ukrop Way. The estimated damage is $200. 3 — An individual reported a stolen iPod Touch and $60 cash at Dupont Hall. The estimated value is $200. 4 Thursday, July 9 — An individual reported an annoying phone call at Jamestown North. 5 Sunday, July 12 — An individual reported vandalism on the 100 block of Jamestown Rd. No dollar value was given. 6 Monday, August 10 — An individual Cl a s s i f i e d s reported a stolen bicycle on the 200 block of Ukrop Way. The estimated value of the bike Headache? Neck pain? Back pain? Sports is $150. Injury? Stress? We can help. Visit www. 7 Friday, August 14 — An individual was performancechiropractic.com to see how arrested on the 100 block of Richmond Rd. CHIROPACTIC, APUCPUNTURE, and for alleged trespassing. MASSAGE help you be your best. For more 8 Saturday, August 15 — An individual information, or to schedule an appointment, call was arrested on Harrison Ave. for alleged Performance Chiropractic at 229-4161. (Ad public drunkenness. authorized by Dr. Daniel Shaye, chiropractic physician, W&M 1990) — compiled by Bertel King, Jr. Friday, August 21, 2009 Page 3

‘08-’09 Timeline 2008 August Compiled by Maggie Reeb and Isshin Teshima Reveley confirmed as College President The ‘Today Show’ broadcasts from CW On Sept. 5, Interim President Tay- As part of the show’s series on battleground states in the 2008 SA VP Pilchen resigns, lor Reveley was sworn in as the 27th

presidential election, NBC’s ‘Today Show’ broadcasted from Colonial September 2008 President of the Williamsburg. Host Matt Lauer talked voting demographics while Slawter later confirmed College. Reveley weatherman Al Roker donned colonial costume to explore the fac- had served as ets of colonial life. Special Student Assembly Vice Presi- the Dean of the correspondent Luke Russert dent Zach Pilchen ’10 resigned at College’s Mar- snubbed the College when the Sept. 1 SA meeting after ad- shall-Wythe Law he said, “The smartest kids in mitting to using $140 of SA funds School when the (Virginia) go to UVA” while re- for personal purchases. Kristen Board of Visitors hild — the flat hat flat the — air c hild porting from less than a mile Slawter ’09 was confirmed as his appointed him In- F away from the Wren Building. replacement at the Sept. 23. SA terim President

He later corrected himself, meeting. after Gene Nichol Caitli n noting that intelligent students resigned. Reveley also attend George Mason University and Virginia Tech.

Maral Noori-Moghaddam — the flat hat Russert never mentioned the “Today Show” hosts Lauer and Roker. College. October 2008 Ting Tings, Cool Kids Homecoming Concert

Popular British duo The Ting Tings and Chicago-based rap group The Cool Kids rocked the Lake Matoaka Amphitheater during the Kaine announces $4.9 million Oct. 25 homecoming concert. cut to College’s budget for 2009

Virginia Govenor Tim Kaine (D) announced a 6.6 percent, or $4.9 million, cut to the College and the Virginia Marine Institute of Science’s budget. He N ovember 2008 also said that more budget cuts are likely.

Presidential election, Virginia goes blue

Virginia, historically a Republican state, Caitlin Fairchild— the flat hat

and the College came out in support of Demo- December 2008 Katie White [right] and Jules de Martino of The Ting Tings rock out. cratic Presidential Candidate Barack Obama in the Nov. 4 election. Nearly 53 percent of Virginians supported Obama. According to an online Flat Hat Survey of 430 students, 68 Mascot Committee formed percent of students supported Obama com- pared to 27 percent in favor of Arizonia Sena- The BOV placed tor and Republican Presidential Candidate Director of Web and

John McCain. The SA registered students 2009 January Communication Ser-

file photo — the flat hat to vote and provided hot cider outside of the vices Susan Evans in College poll results. polls in Williamsburg. charge of the Mascot Search committee. The committee took mascot submissions Wawa employee steals from student from the public from April 1 to June 30, and Caitlin Fairchild— the flat hat Williamsburg Police arrested a Wawa employee for is currently in the pro- Former College mascot Colonel allegedly stealing from a student’s express account on cess of finding a hand- Ebert before he retired. December 29. ful of final concepts Express accounts are debit accounts accessible to submit to Reveley, who will choose a new mascot through College of William and Mary IDs, and stu- sometime this winter. Ideas have included Fresian dents can use express Horses, a Phoenix and Bricky the Brick. to purchase products at Wawa. The employee al- legedly wrote down Romer ’81 appointed Chair of the

the student’s ID num- 2009 February ber and used it to take Council of Economic Advisors $50 from the student’s

express account. Courtesy Photo — Wawa Inc. President Barrak Obama selected College Alum- nus Christina Romer ’81 to serve as the Chair of the City sues 711 Richmond Rd. over three-person rule Economic Council of Ad- The City of Williamsburg filed a lawsuit against four students living at 711 Richmond visors. Romer Rd. for allegedly violating the three-person rule, a law that bans more than three unrelated visited the Col- March 2009 persons from living in the same house lege on April within city limits. 16 and spoke to A complaint was filed with the City students about

Attorney’s office, which included Maral Noori-Moghaddam— the flat hat the challenges detailed information on cars regu- Romer ’81 talks to students. of her job. larly parked at the residence. The city sued the students for $3,000, immedi- ate compliance to the rule, immedi- ate permission to inspect the prop- erty and attorneys’ fees and costs. All Rojas elected SA President charges were later dropped. Winning nearly 60 percent of the vote, Sarah The three-person rule has been a Rojas ’10 and Ryan Ruzic J.D. ’11 were declared source of much controversy. The city the winners of the 2009 election for SA President

Jack Hohman— the flat hat is currently discussing a four-person and Vice President. The pair ran against Hora- The 711 Richmond Road property. rule proposal. cio Carreño ’10 and Michael Douglass ’11. Rojas and Ruzic stressed building a multicultural cen- Powell’s term ends, ter at the College while Carreño and Douglass made club fundraising their main issue. Both replaced by Wolf sides advocated a greener campus, SA trans- Board of Visitors Rector Mi- parency, protection of Greek Life and better chael Powell ’85 resigned at the Snow sweeps campus and gives students day off relations between the College and the City of end of the Board’s April 21st The College administra- 2009 April Williamsburg. meeting after serving as Rector tion cancelled all classes and for two terms. activities on campus March 2 Henry Wolf after several inches of snow ’64 J.D. ’66 fell over Williamsburg. replaced Pow- Parts of campus lost power ell as Rector. the night before for nearly an The first BOV hour. This was the first snow meeting of the

day for the College in recent MARAL NOORI-MOGHADDAM — the flat hat year will be memory. Students enjoy a friendly snowball fight. held Septem- Ambler named VPSA c o m — n s c orp. P hoto Courtesy ber 17-18 in Wolf ’64 J.D. ’66 Blow Hall. Virginia M. Ambler ’88, Ph.D. May 2009 May BOV raises tuition ’06 was named Vice President for Undergraduate tuition and Student Affairs at the College May fees increased by 5.6 percent 11. Ambler served as interim vice for the 2009-2010 academic president for student affairs after year, making this the tenth Sam Sadler ’64, M.Ed. ’71 retired year in a row the BOV’s finance last June. She previously held the committee has decided to in- position of assistant vice president hat the flat — f H a nn ah M c Carthy crease tuition. for student affairs at the College. Ambler ’88 Page 4 Friday, August 21, 2009

Thank You Class of 2009!

The College wishes members of the Class of 2009 well in the next phase of their lives. Below is an Honor Roll that in- cludes the names of those who made gifts and pledges to the record-setting 2009 Senior Class Gift.

Philip Hernandez Brian Lucey Ashley Otallah Lucas Smith Christopher Herrmann Jessica Lutz Sean O’Tormey Maurie Smith Dear Class of 2009, Nimrod Herzberg Jennifer Lyday Graham Otton Russell Smith Katherine Hidalgo Alexandra Lysenko Christopher Ours Ashley Smith Alison Higinbotham Elizabeth Mabeus Rosemary Overbey Kristin Smyth It’s hard to believe that summer is coming to an end and a new academic Amanda Higuchi Jennifer Macaulay Katelyn Overmiller Jeanette Snider year is about to begin at William and Mary. The freshman class just Claudia Hill Melissa MacIntyre Elizabeth Owerbach Ashley Sobrinski Cody Hill Ayano Maeda Lauren Padgett Gregory Socha arrived, and soon the Class of 2010 will fill the spaces you occupied not Latoya Hill Elizabeth Mahalak Brynn Palmen Kai Sommer so long ago. Heather Hillard Tara Mahoney Jeffrey Palmore Josephine Sotto Maxwell Hlavin Tika Mainali Seth Paltzer Gregory Spear Stephen Hobbs Genevieve Mak Andrew Panakos Tanya Sperling As each of you embarks on new challenges, I want you to know that you Ashley Hockensmith Alyssa Mala Daniel Paris Terry Stacey and your classmates have helped make possible a better William and Michael Hodges Patrick Mallin Kimberly Parker Hillary Stakem Nicholas Hoelker David Mangini Tierney Parker Kalle Staps Mary for those who follow in your footsteps. Before graduation, the Class Christina Hoffman Christopher Manitius Elizabeth Parrish Robert Staubs of 2009 pulled together — with a record 76 percent of you participating Theodore Hogeman Michael Manley Christopher Pascal Kristen Stefanowicz Anne Holsinger Andrew Marsh Heather Pasley Nicolas Stelmack in the Senior Class Gift to pledge $156,203 to the College. Monica Holt Bryan Martin Ashley Pavloff Hakob Stepanyan Donald Holzinger Julia Martin Richard Pearson Nicholas Stevens Your commitment allows students to receive much-needed financial Elizabeth Honenberger Kristen Martin Colin Pearson Cristina Stoia Edward Hong Taylor Martindale Elizabeth Pedraja Kendall Stone assistance, faculty to have more resources for research, and facilities to Jordan Hoolachan Stefan Martinovic Julia Pentz Keith Story be improved and maintained. In other words, your Class Gift lifts the Valerie Hopkins Kelly Marvin Hannah Perry Benjamin Strahs Julie Horsting Brendan Mascarenhas Petryna Perry Lauren Sturner excellence of William and Mary in literally every area. Tyler Hosford Kimberly Mason Andrew Peters Audrey Suarez Erin Houston Thomas Mason Tamar Petersen Elizabeth Sutherland Although you may no longer be an undergraduate at the College, you are Jessica Hovick Irène Mathieu Jennifer Peterson Charles Swartz Andrew Howell Kate Matthews Allison Petruzzellis Elizabeth Swiatoviak forever linked to this place — and you remain a vital part of its future. Ariel Huberts Russell Matthews Emma Peworchik Estevan Tafoya Tyler Hudgins Alexander Mayer Whitney Pezza Syeda Tajdar There is only one William and Mary. A strong and ever-advancing Jennifer Huebner Margaret Mays Caitlin Phillips Caroline Tarnawski Lauren Hughes Jonathan McAlister Genice Phillips Hayley Tartaglino William and Mary is only possible through the efforts of many. Chad Hummel Jennifer McCaughan Marcella Piccirillo Jessica Lauren Taylor Anna Hunt Walter McClean Andrew Pierce Jessica Leigh Taylor Thank you for your support. Cara Hunt Kate McClure Rebecca Pierson Molly Taylor Catherine Hurley Taylor McClure Andrew Pike Steven Taylor Kathryn Hurley Katharine McCown Lisa Pin Kate Tedesco Sincerely, Douglas Hurson Stacey McDermott Matt Pinsker Erin Teigen Benjamin Hurwitz Jennifer McFaden Kimberley Piro Katharine Tentoni David Husband Jennifer McFarland Daniel Plehal Bryan Terrill Kelsey Hutcheson Patrick McGarey Robert Polackwich Ethan Theuerkauf Allison Hutchings Mary McGillvray Allen Polikoff Eleanor Thomas Sean Pieri Anne Hutchinson Heather McGinn Ashley Poling Elizabeth Thomas Christopher Ilardo John McGraw Addison Porter Stephanie Thomas Vice President, University Development Meghan Ingrisano James McGuiness Noramone Potter Ashley Thomas Virginia Irby Conor McKay Jeremy Powers Julie-Anne Thomas- Diara Jackson Thomas McKenzie Christopher Prickett Drolet Elisee’ Jackson Brian McKeon Sarah Puckett Kristin Thompson Whitley Aamodt John Brandt Kerry Coyle Sara Fitzsimmons Jessica Jackson William McManigle Christopher Pugliese Lauren Thompson Abigail Abisinito Courtney Brewer W. Sloan Crawford Andrew Foiles Ryan Jackson Paige McMillan John Quinn Schliqua Thompson Adeola Abisogun Dianne Brewster Emily Crimmins Rachel Forstater Tamara Jacques Melissa McReynolds Kelley Quinn Sarah Thornton Ekaterina Afanasyeva Rachael Brickey Robert Cromwell Ryan Forster Jennifer Jansen Hetal Mehta Ainab Rahman Jessica Thurnes Nashrah Ahmed Michael Brockman Christopher Crook Aimee Forsythe Raymond Jarvis Kelsey Meiklejohn Ann Rainey Kelly Tiernan Maham Akbar Rebecca Brofft Shelly Cuff Rachel Fovargue Catherine Jenkins Deanna Melendez Hilary Ramp Jason Tiezzi Maritza Alcoreza-Lopez Peter Bronez Matthew Cura Robert Franklin Elizabeth Jensen James Messer Gabriela Rascati Roy Torbert Tiffany Alcorn Bret Bronner Lara Curtis Cheryl Frankum David Johnson Nicholas Metheny Ryen Rasmus Laura Tourtellotte Autumn Aleshire Sarah Brooks Allison Cutright Rebecca French Emily Johnson Sarah Michalowski Sara Rathbone Suzanne Traut Patrick Allen Andrew Brown Greg D’Alessandro Kristen Froehlich Mark Johnson Joshua Mickahail Josephine Rau Lauren Triner Tammye Allen Bianca Brown Raissa Dalusung Kathryn Frost Kaitlin Johnson Morgan Mickle Clarissa Rebman Rajan Trivedi Melissa Althouse Emily Brown James Damon Amanda Fuller Kimberly Johnston Lucy Midelfort Brett Rector Carolyn Troha Mary Altum Evan Brown Christopher Darnell Mark Fusco Steven Johnston Andrew Midland William Rector Ricky Trotman Andrea Alvarez Jeffrey Brown Carrie Daut William Gabler Lauren Jones Kelsey Mihaloew David Reed Elizabeth Truelove Nader Amer Meredith Brown Kara Davis Brian Ganjei M. 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OpiniStaff Editorial ons Dear class of 2013, e know that move-in day can be a drag, but rest assured its silver lining — college itself — is well Wworth the trouble. So, in between sweaty trips to and from your parents’ jam-packed car, stop for a moment and look around. This is it. You’ve made it. And we could not be more excited to have you here. After all, we’ve heard great things about you — that you’re one of the most capable and diverse classes in the College of William and Mary’s history. Frankly, we’re convinced of your excellence and look forward to seeing what you accomplish. No pressure; just keep doing the kinds of things that brought you here, and we are sure you will not disappoint. But enough of that. This editorial isn’t about you. It’s about us. And, as wise twenty-somethings, how old writing this makes us feel. After all, not long ago we stood in your shoes, reading this very edition of The Flat Hat. But be careful — you can see where that got us. Now, thoughts of graduation and job markets constantly loom, reminding us that soon we will have to leave this place that we love. And, of course, with feeling one’s age naturally comes the need to pontificate. So, without further ado, allow us to offer you your money’s worth of our free advice. Please enjoy, and use responsibly. By Vi c k y Ch a o , Fl a t Ha t Ca r t o o n i s t The part of you that believes four years is a long time needs to be ignored to the greatest extent possible. That college is a very precious and finite experience cannot be stressed enough. If ever over the next four years you feel you are not making the most of it, make a change or you Greedy landlords gouge students may look back and regret missing some of the incredible opportunities that are currently available to you. and they complained to their landlord. The handyman the That said, it is simply impossible to do everything offered landlord sent commented that it must have resulted from here. We would ask you not to try, but we know better, Mary Bonney the shingles that fell off a couple months ago. Clearly, he because we remember the feeling of the first time we looked Flat Hat Guest Columnist was aware of the problem, but ignored it. Landlords like at the course catalog or went to an activities fair. So go ahead these — who shirk their responsibilities — force College and dive in. Shop around and try different things, but keep of William and Mary students to use the little money they in mind that most people find that they are happiest when As if the dreaded three-person rule isn’t a clear enough have to fix problems they haven’t caused. they are meaningfully involved in one or two organizations or sign that Williamsburg residents are trying to discourage The City of Williamsburg, however, may be catching activities, rather than spread thin between many. students from living off campus, local landlords are now on to these landlords. It has created the Rental Property Remember, you’ve already gotten into college, and now that blaming students for the poor condition of homes in the city. Inspection Program, which has been set up in areas that you’re here your focus should shift away from your resume The problem exists, however, due to their own laziness. have “exhibited the highest number of complaints and/ and toward getting a solid start in the classroom and being When I moved into my house in June, it was as if we were or code violations … that have some of the oldest city happy outside of it. walking into HGTV’s currently nonexistent “Homes from housing that require additional maintenance attention.” In the pursuit of that end, this is a great time to examine Hell.” The front porch should have been a warning: The mail This includes the majority of housing close to campus, the person you are in light of the person you want to become. box was on the ground and the screen door had a huge gash particularly along Richmond Road. Under this program, While there are closed-minded people here as everywhere, through it. The smoke detector dangled from the ceiling by students may request a free inspection at any time. most here will never judge you for being yourself. a wire. Kitchen drawers were missing and paint was peeling Hopefully, since the codes state that houses must have As for the day-to-day, we recommend frequent picnics in off the walls as if it were trying to escape from the filthy “adequate and sufficient receptacle/lights,” my landlord will fix the broken lights by my the Governor’s Palace, frisbee in the Sunken Garden and late- carpets covered in burn marks. So why hadn’t I noticed these front door, back porch and hallway. Landlords who shirk their night Chanello’s or Wawa. Also, be sure to introduce yourself things when I walked through the Hopefully. to your professors and classmates, and do take the time to house? Why did I agree to live in responsibilities force students to Codes also require that “interior explore Earl Gregg Swem Library. It really is as incredible as this hellhole? use the little money we have to surfaces must be maintained in good, they say. Because of the limited housing fix problems we haven’t caused. clean, sanitary condition; free of cracks, Ask your Orientation Aides or upperclassmen you meet availablity for students in peeling paint and decayed/defective about the things they love about this place. And remember Williamsburg — especially within surfaces.” I guess my landlord must that while orientation is as silly as it feels, fight the urge to be walking distance of campus. have missed the dozens of holes in the walls, including one too cool for it, because it really does work for you if you just Landlords can keep houses rundown and still have the size of my fist in the ceiling. have fun. countless students scrambling to sign unfair leases. My Since our landlord has ignored our phones calls These next four years will be a lot of work, but if all goes lease claimed that the house must be “maintained in a way regarding the list of 67 complaints we sent him almost two to plan they should also be some of the most enjoyable and that shows pride in the home” — what a joke. When I first months ago, my sister has spent hours working on our memorable of your life. But you knew that already. So get to toured the house, my landlord rushed me through, not house. It’s shaping up to be a beautiful home, but is it fair it. We look forward to seeing what you accomplish. bothering to show me one of the bedrooms or the backyard. we were the ones who had to make it that way? When I hesitated, he responded that he had multiple To the City of Williamsburg: I love this town just as much students who wished to see the home as well. I desperately as you do. I volunteer and give back to the community, as The staff editorial represents the opinion of The Flat Hat. The editorial board, which needed a place to live within walking distance of campus. As do hundreds of other students, and to place the blame on is elected by The Flat Hat’s section editors and executive staff, consists of Miles Hilder, Ashley Morgan, Alex Guillén and Andy Henderson. The Flat Hat welcomes a result, I was taken advantage of by a greedy landlord. us for the shabby condition of houses is completely unfair. submissions to the Opinions section. Limit letters to 250 words and columns to 700 Unfortunately, I am not alone. Some of the most coveted Landlords must be held accountable for the conditions of words. Letters, columns, graphics and cartoons reflect the view of the author only. off-campus houses are borderline unlivable. In one of my the homes they rent. E-mail submissions to [email protected]. friends’ houses, a huge water spot appeared on the ceiling, E-mail Mary Bonney at [email protected]. An introduction to the past and the template for future conflict request to accommodate the different to resign rather than finish out especially considering that many politics you will be a part of in the groups that used the room. the remaining months of his term, houses near the College are large coming years. Ed Innace Nichol decided that the cross asserting that he had been fired for enough to accommodate more than It is also important to note that flat hat Staff Columnist should be kept in another location embracing free speech and diversity three people comfortably and are too students shaped the issues in some and displayed upon request. Some and that the BOV had bribed him to expensive to only split between three way. Committees with student groups on campus — including stay silent on this point. students. Recently, there seems to members were a vital part in I want to welcome our new class religious and conservative This decision provoked a short be some progress toward reaching reaching the compromise concerning to Williamsburg. During your time organizations — protested this period of outrage on campus after a compromise, as the city council the Wren cross, appointing Reveley here, many of you will take an active change, and those in favor of some students and faculty rallied appears willing to allow up to four as president after Nichol’s resignation role in the politics and issues of our separation of church and state in support for Nichol. The rallies people to occupy a house. Regardless, and working to amend the three- institution. Students at the College protested right back. have since subsided, and I would there is still a long way to go. person rule. This is proof that student of William and Mary seem to have The debate took on epic say that most students are satisfied These are just a few of the issues political activism is not simply a a natural inclination toward political proportions as both sides called with Nichol’s replacement, President that have affected and continue to vain exercise. You are truly able to debate and activism. in national interest groups and the Taylor Reveley. affect the College. I believe they strongly influence your surroundings. This could be because we realize issue was no longer confined to While the above issues might be provide a good picture of the sort of E-mail Ed Innace at [email protected]. that as young adults we are actually the College. After a few months, high profile, glamorous and fun to able to influence our society, or a compromise was reached under debate, the subjects that really will maybe we simply find ourselves with which the cross would remain in affect your life are more mundane. excess free time and nothing better to the Chapel, stored in a display case Many controversies deal with the do with it. I would be very surprised as an historic artifact rather than a relationship between students and if you will be able to go more than a religious symbol. Williamsburg residents. As you may few days without finding yourselves In reaction to the controversy, have noticed, Williamsburg is not drawn into a discussion of campus several individuals revoked their a bustling metropolis, and a couple issues. To help you prepare for this donations to the College, including thousand boisterous college kids have inevitability, here’s a brief overview former Board of Visitors member a tendency to cause some trouble. The of the issues you are likely to hear James McGlothlin’s ’62, J.D. ’64 city has several policies designed to about in the upcoming semester. proposed $12 million gift. protect local residents from perceived The Wren cross controversy is old In 2008, another controversy erupted disturbances that result from student news, but you will still hear about it when the BOV — an organization presence in the community. from time to time. In 2006, the then- which, among other duties, is At the top of the list is the three- newly appointed president, Gene responsible for appointing the College’s person rule. This law requires Nichol, decided to change the default presidents — decided not to renew that no more than three unrelated location of the Wren cross. Previously, Nichol’s contract, therefore making persons can live in the same house. this cross had been on display in the his presidency one of the shortest in This has obvious implications for

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FreshmVarietyAn 101

Welcome, Class of 2013

The College’s most beloved Traditions to cherish and forget ghosts, ghouls and secrets By Keirstin FLYTHE at mixers, freshman orientation is great. The downside is The Flat Hat the unrelenting heat, nonstop walking and boring lectures. By Mary Bonney burial vault, located in the basement of Despite all the trekking, many students are still totally lost on The Flat Hat the Wren Building. In 1977, access to the You’ve toured the campus, read all the brochures the first day of classes. crypt from the tunnels was blocked with you could get your hands on and stalked your future Registration: It’s a necessary evil. During freshman Seeing as the College of William and the addition of a padlocked steel door classmates’ Facebook profiles — but you still don’t think and sophomore year, you probably won’t get all the classes Mary is the second oldest in the nation, to prevent vandalism. During that time, you have a good idea of what lies ahead. Like every school, you want. If the Banner system is being difficult, you could it has its fair share of history. But with supposedly, it was popular for fraternity the College of William and Mary has its advantages and get kicked out two seconds into the registration period., centuries of students comes centuries of brothers to sneak into the crypt and steal disadvantages. Here’s a snapshot of the College’s best and and if you’re really unlucky, you might even sleep through gossip, which, over the years has turned a bone from the tomb of James Blair. It is worst traditions: registration and wake up to find all of the slots in the good into legend. Whether fact or fiction, each rumored that secret societies use these Be s t : Opening Convocation: You worked your butt off classes have been filled. such story must be taken with a grain of tunnels to move around campus. to get into this school, so it seems only fair that you get a Football games: Students at the College definitely have salt. You should feel free to investigate the There are at least nine secret societies standing ovation, right? Well, that’s what Convocation is, more Tribe Pride and go wild for Homecoming. However, football truth and rumors behind them. on campus, including The 7s, The 13s, or less. Each year, the freshman class walks through the Sir games usually are accompanied with a familiar disappointment. Arguably the most famous campus The Alphas, The Bishop James Madisons Christopher Wren Building to receive a warm and enthusiastic The student section is often filled with green and gold spirt — ghost, this haunt visits students who and The Flat Hats. Look for signs of greeting from hundreds of students at the College. usually sported by the pop band. choose to pull all-nighters in the classroom them throughout the year, particularly The Triathlon: For thrill seekers, the Triathlon is a Family Weekend: When you’re a freshman and you on the third floor of St. George Tucker Hall. around the time of Homecoming and must before graduation. Students must streak across the feel like a fish out of water, Family Weekend may seem The ghost’s identity is yet unknown, as it graduation. If they deem you worthy, Sunken Garden, jump the Governor’s Palace wall and like a lifeline. In a temporary return to normalcy, you get has been rumored to be anyone ranging you may be contacted by them out of swim the Crim Dell. Jumping the wall is often a bonding to hang out with your family and friends at receptions, from a resident of Colonial Williamsburg gratitude for your contribution to the experience for many freshman halls. concerts and other planned activities. But, it is always nice during the Revolution to a disgruntled or College community or even invited to Blowout: On the last day of classes in the spring, the to have mom and dad buy a nice dinner off campus. suicidal student at the College. join their closeted rankings. College offers fun activities in the Sunken Garden including Final Exam Period: During final exams, most students Students reportedly began hearing The legend behind the Crim Dell is Moon bounces and free food giveaways. Many students get about four to five hours of sleep. Students leave the mysterious footsteps in the Wren Building that if you walk across it’s bridge with pre-game their classes, which is typically in preparation for library with red eyes at 2 a.m. and then station themselves shortly after the Revolutionary War. They your significant other and kiss at the top, getting totally wasted later that day. Some don’t even wait at its entrance bright and early the next morning at 8 a.m. claimed that the ghosts were French you are destined to marry that person that long. It’s a stressful time, but it makes Blowout that much more soldiers who died in the building, although and be in love forever. If you break up, Late-Night Wawa Runs: Many a friendship has been enjoyable. nowadays students maintain that it is Sir however, you will remain cursed unless cemented on a late-night trip to Wawa. While it may not Christopher Wren himself, roaming the one member of the hopeless couple seem like a big deal to grab a snack during a study break or very building he designed. pushes the other into the Crim Dell. It’s after a night of partying, you may find that you have the best The spirits of students who were never agreed upon as to who should be conversations with your friends during these late night trips. forced to attend the Indian school that chucked over the edge — girls will say it’s Yule Log: Students look forward to this yearly tradition was housed in the Brafferton are said the boy who should be pushed, and boys which includes the president of the College in full Santa Claus to run across campus at night. The best will say it’s the girl. Avoid walking across costume, reading “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” and the time to sneak a peek is on misty night it alone, however, unless you want to be vice president of student affairs reading a special version of in the Sunken Garden. The ghosts run doomed to a life of loneliness. “’Twas the Night Before Christmas.” Afterward, two good- a few feet above the ground down the Less grave, however, is the myth luck logs are passed through the crowd for anyone to touch, length of the Garden. surrounding the statue of Lord Botetourt. and then the spectators toss a sprig of holly into the large fire Underground steam tunnels exist on Allegedly, if you touch the statue, you’ll get to rid themselves of worries for the following year. both Old and Ancient Campus. The tunnels a good grade on your next test. Couldn’t Wo r s t : Freshman Orientation: When it comes to bonding Top: File Photo — The Flat Hat are said to connect to the Wren Chapel hurt to try, right? with your hallmates and those funny but awkward moments Bottom: Courtesy Photo — Wawa.com

FreshmAn 101 Duke of Gloucester Street, and North and South That Girl Boundary Streets — at which old campus ends and CW begins. While pedestrians have little Not that kind of sex change trouble crossing from Old Campus into CW, Sitting down drivers — especially tourist and parents — find Get the hang of the College’s slang the intersection to be both confusing and difficult to maneuver. with Sarah Rojas CW: With campus situated so close to the By Ashley Morgan beginning of the semester begins Wednesday, historical Colonial Williamsburg, it is inevitable Flat Hat Executive Editor Aug. 26 and ends Friday, Sept. 4. During this that students will venture into this colonial By Lauren Billingsley time, students can drop classes, add additional playground. Students can gain access to its Flat Hat That Girl Columnist Not only does the College of William and classes or change their meal plans with no penalty. attractions for free by showing their student ID Mary come with its own charms — like brick Take advantage of this time to try to get into the during CW’s hours of operation. At night, take a Sarah Rojas has only been back on campus for walkways and historic traditions — it also has its classes that were full during registration. meandering stroll through the historic streets or three days, but she’s already thrilled to see the College own language. To lessen the confusion, we have AMP: Alma Mater Productions hosts concerts a run down DoG Street from the Sir Christopher of William and Mary blossoming into a new semester. provided you with some of the College’s most and weekly activities for the College. This group Wren Building to the Capitol Building. Just Fresh from a summer spent working for the New common colloquialisms. plans everything from the Homecoming concert to rememberto watch out for horse poop. Jersey Democratic State Committee, the ambitious Add/Drop: This two-week period at the comedy shows to movies in the Sunken Garden. The Delis: When looking for some late-night Student Assembly president is busy settling into her Blowout: Called “Last Day of Classes” by the fun or something to eat, students often turn to new place in Williamsburg, catching up with friends Administration, this is a long-held and beloved the restaurants located near the intersection of and participating in semester kick-off meetings for the campus tradition. Many students drunkenly Richmond Road and Scotland Street. Paul’s Deli, SA. She found time to discuss her college memories celebrate the conclusion of fall classes by the Green Leafe Cafe and the College Delly all and summer experiences and offer up some advice to enjoying the free food and festivities offered. offer their own charms and specialty food. After the Class of 2013. The Caf: The largest of the College’s dining 10 p.m., however, all of these restaurants function What’s your favorite part of the freshman facilities — officially referred to as the Commons as bars, and only those over 21 are permitted. orientation experience? — offers more options than the Center Court The Grind: The on-campus coffee shop, I think how close you get to your freshman hall. dining hall in the Sadler Center. It is ideal for situated between the lodges and the Terrace, I remember walking in, and you don’t know what vegetarian or vegan students because it features offers students a cozy place to chat with friends to do with yourself — you came from a place where both vegetarian and pasta stations. The Caf is or study. The shop’s freshly baked goods you have a good set of friends; and you really knew located across from Yates Hall on Ukrop Drive. compliment its wide array of coffees, teas and who you were; and you come to college; and you’re The Cheese Shop: This student favorite blended Sadly, Flex Points are not accepted just not sure of anything. To have that great group restaurant is found in CW— across from the at the Grind, so if you are craving one of their of friends right off the bat is something I really Trellis — boasts delicious and made-to-order highly recommended blueberry muffins, make valued. I think orientation really capitalizes on that, sandwiches. When tired of campus food, head sure to have Express, cash, or a credit card with and it’s great that you have that group of kids to fall down to this quaint eatery to purchase a bag of you. back on right away. bread ends for only $1 and a cup of house dressing DoG Street: Duke of Gloucester Street — the What do you think is the best way to spend the for a cheap, but delicious, snack or meal. cobblestone street often wandered by students beautiful fall afternoons we have ahead of us? Confusion Corner: The intersection of five Maral Noori-Moghaddam-— The Flat Hat streets — Richmond Road, Jamestown Road, See Slang page 9 See Rojas page 8 Friday, August 21, 2009 Page 7 FreshmAn 101 Where, when and how to study By Jennifer Gaertner The cafe in the College The Daily Grind: Located in the The Flat Hat Bookstore: Located on the second heart of campus, the Daily Grind floor, it is usually quiet and provides may seem like a haven for those who A popular bumper sticker on plenty of studying space, including worship indie music. However, a table Facebook profiles reads: College window nooks. Another plus: you can at the Grind — if you are lucky enough Life, choose 2: 1. a decent grade point sip a latte with your biology textbook. to snag one — is golden. With coffee, average 2. a social life 3. sleep. While Just remember not to get sucked into your computer and chill background most people think they can forgo the magazines. music, the Grind isn’t just a great sleep, and others try to work around Old Campus: For late-night study meeting place for friends, but a great the academics, you don’t have to sessions, most buildings around the location to study — without the trek settle — you can have all three. The Sunken Garden remain open late. to the bookstore. key to balancing life at the College of An empty classroom in Tyler Hall, All students know the feeling William and Mary is to know exactly Washington Hall or Blair Hall is the of procrastination. It is common where, how and when to study. perfect quiet getaway for all-nighters. to become flustered with starting As most freshmen find, sometimes The comfy seats, white boards and a paper or studying for an exam, Earl Gregg Swem Library isn’t the adjacent location to Wawa are all pluses. and suddenly what was one hour of best place to study. The third floor of During exam periods most students Project Runway becomes five hours Swem will continue to be a place of find these empty classrooms suitable of watching re-runs of ESPN news, solitude and peace — wearing noisy for studying alone or in a group. crappy MTV dramas and even the flip-flops on the third floor has been Outside: On a nice day, the Lifetime Channel. The first thing to known to illicit death glares from the Terrace or shady areas of the Sunken do in this situation is to hunker down more studious, but the bustling social Garden seem like the ideal spots for and start. For those who can’t just atmosphere on Swem’s first two floors studying. However, be careful not to start, try getting a planner. The most can cause distractions well into the get sidetracked by passersby or to effective way to maximize your social night and end up being detrimental to turn a study session into a half-an- time and sleep is through organization. attempts at solid studying. More often hour power nap in the sun. Instead, Here are some other ways to help you than not, students get sucked into the try the Lake Matoaka Amphitheatre. study better and more effectively: socializing — only to discover they’ve It may seem far from campus, but this The Writing Resources Center: spent the past three hours discussing fortress of solitude can help most to This free service is not solely for the latest episode of Lost. So if you relax and focus on the task at hand. English majors. WRC students help actually want to buckle down and The Recreation Center: An with drafting, revising and starting study, try these places: unexpected favorite is the gym. There papers. There is also a History Small Hall: Located next to Swem, are a few couches and tables on which Writing Resources Center as well for File Photo — The Flat Hat Small is a prime location for studying. to study, but for some, the treadmill can those writing history papers. Walking through the stacks at Swem Library, students can always be seen studying at any time of While not as intense as Swem’s third be a motivating factor to finish work Get plenty of sleep: Freshman the semester. On the first and second floor, the studying can sometimes turn into socializing, but the floor, Small’s library provides the early. A post-studying workout can help third floor is all business with no distractions. perfect atmosphere for paper writing. de-stress after hours of studying. 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Target: 4630 Monticello Ave — Duct tape: An obvious necessity of life anywhere you are living, but especially at college where the universal fix-all really Maya Horowitz About three miles from campus does fix all. Whether it’s holding together your text books or shoe rack, you will need this at some point this year. flat hat sex columnist Staples: 1320 Richmond Rd — About Laundry Soap: The washers here use high efficiency laundry detergent, and buying in bulk is a cheaper option (it might one and a half miles from campus last you a few years though) just make sure you have some way to take down smaller amounts at one time (even though lugging 5 liters of detergent to the laundry room every week may seem like a good alternative to the gym). Welcome to Williamsburg, freshmen. I’m your friendly Office Depot: 4900 Monticello Ave neighborhood sex columnist. My column, Behind Closed Doors, — About three miles from campus Alarm Clock: Time to wake up to college — your mom isn’t here to shake you out of bed every morning, and that cell appears in The Flat Hat once a week. Its chief purpose: to keep phone alarm isn’t always enough after pulling an all-nighter. Make sure you get one annoying enough to get you out of the sexual morale of the College of William and Mary firmly Home Depot: 6700 Mooretown Rd bed, but also make sure you don’t become the annoying roomate that never turns it off. erect. — About five and a half miles from Hopefully, you have all settled into your dorms easily. If some campus Bed Risers: Not a good idea if you’re bunking, but otherwise creates enough extra space under your bed to store almost of my favorite websites are any indication, many of you have any size box or crate for super-sneaky storage space. begun looking for special friends. After all, when young, sexy Trader Joe’s: 5000 Settlers Market coeds are living together, how could hook-ups not result? A guy Blvd — About two miles from campus Robe: Even if you never used one at home, you probably never had to walk through a hall of coeds to get to your shower. and a girl, two girls, two boys, three girls, two guys and a girl — I’ve watched all of these scenes play out on the internet over and Best Buy: 210 Whittakers Trace — Small Toolkit: Things break. Now you can fix them. And even better, if anyone else on your hall ever needs to fix some- over again. About four miles from campus thing, guess whose their new best friend... Encounters between dormmates are affectionately — and not so affectionately — referred to as “dormcest.” Urbandictionary. Flash Drive: A solid investment for power point presentations, group projects, or that time when your printer breaks and com has a charming and insightful definition: “Common among you have to run to Swem to print out an essay. Also handy for sharing music. freshmen, who excited by their newfound freedom have sex with the nearest person they can get their booze-soaked hands Small Fan: Unless you’re one of the chosen few living in an air con- on. It’s all well and good until October rolls around and you hate ditioned dorm, these first few months in the ‘burg can be brutally each other but still see each other everyday.” hot. Having a small fan to put near your window or door can Not all of you will participate in dormcest, but it is an keep at the air flowing, even if it’s hot air. experience that will beckon to most. Those inclined to get down with the same sex are the most likely to follow the yellow Stain Remover: Necessary for both for bigger things like carpets brick road to Dormcest City. The people in your dorm are often and comforters, as well as smaller things (Tide-to-Go anyone?) like the first people you get to know, and they will stick with you clothes and purses. throughout your time at the College. In this way, freshmen hallmates are like herpes-- once you have them, you will never Water Filter: You can only use so much express at the vending machine get rid of them. until you realize the freshman fifteen is a real phenomenon. When you Getting to know the people in your building is nearly finally move onto water, it will taste much better out of a Brita filter than the inevitable — and I mean that with all the Biblical implications of sink 20 other people brush their teeth in every day. the word “know.” There are a huge amount of lures to dormcest. You may run into the sexy guy from down the hall after his hot, Snacks: Although freshmen all have some sort of Gold meal plan, the steamy shower, while his chest is exposed and a drop of water dining halls can only fill you up so much. For all other times of the trickles effortlessly down his six pack towards his, erm, towel. day not covered by meal zone hours, having a few snack favorites on hand can go a long way in He is likely to be in your group of friends, so you will interact Maral Noori-Moghaddam-— The Flat Hat saving your sanity. with him often. And late at night, his room is as close as the — by Jessica Gold vending machine. After a midnight snack, the walk of shame is softened by the fact that you never have to leave the building. He will always be there after you go out, should you have failed to find a mate at the frat party you were attending. And you may feel comfortable with him in a way that you don’t with other men because you’ve known him the longest. But dormcest has its perils, too. As Urbandictionary.com states, things may go awry and you will have to face your hook-up over and over again for the rest of the year. Every time you see her at  the water fountain, you will be forced to think of the passionate, yet  fumbling, grope you shared in the stairway after Convocation.  See DORMCEST page 9                  

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graphic by olivia walch — The Flat Hat Page 8 Friday, August 21, 2009 SA president discusses freshman year Remembers the best and worst of the College

Rojas from page 6 the late afternoon. It’s one of my on campus and meet people you know you’re a part of the favorite places on campus. who are involved in so many Tribe. This is what I’m going to be You’ve been involved in a different things. I think taking What’s your favorite doing all this semester when I lot of different activities and advantage of that influenced me campus meal? have free time: First I’ll be waking leadership positions at the because once you get involved So no offense to any dining up, going to the farmer’s market College, ranging from the in an organization, it’s not just services, but for the longest and talking to the people [there] Sharpe program to Inter- something that you’re passionate time I was afraid to eat the meat because the people who open Sorority Council to Student about —you meet people who just because of all those horror the stands always have amazing Assembly. How do you are also passionate about that. stories I heard. I started eating it, stories, and they’re so interesting think the experiences have What’s your favorite and it’s good. So now whenever and friendly. Then, getting just impacted your time here at tradition at the College? they have the chicken fingers little treats from a couple of the the College? I’m a big fan of all of the with the honey mustard, I get stands and taking them to the One of the most amazing traditions, but I guess one of excited. back of the Governor’s Palace things about William and Mary the big ones that sticks out to Did you read any good where there’s this gorgeous lake is how open everyone is to me is opening Convocation books this summer? and eating them. Then coming meeting new people and helping just because I feel like it’s the I read a couple this summer. back to campus and stopping by them get involved in whatever first time everyone’s together I read “Eat, Pray, Love,” which the Sunken Garden for Frisbee they’re involved in on campus. I formally. Your parents aren’t was good and relaxing beach or just to lay out because you think that the activities fair is one there, you’re just as a class, you reading, and I read “Walden,” always have to be on the Sunken of the most amazing things that have alums there, and it’s that which I have been meaning to Garden on any great fall day. happens at orientation because first introduction to the William read forever. My little sister had And then just hanging out on you can really just go around and Mary community. Once to read “Great Expectations” Caitlin Fairchild — The Flat Hat the [Sadler Center] Terrace in and see all the different interests opening Convocation happens, for high school, so I also reread that because I didn’t really new, is “Big Fish.” they fill up and you won’t have remember it. I read a couple of If you were to give a shout- anywhere to sit. Flannery O’Connor books, too. I out to the class of 2013, what Any last comments? love reading; reading is the best. would you tell them? To all you freshmen out there, That’s the thing; I never have Alright, two things: One, somehow get involved in service time to read at school. I don’t make the most of your freshman during your time at the College, think anyone at William and year because it will really define whether it is in Williamsburg Mary does though. your time at the College. You or an international or domestic What sticks out in your can always change and be service trip; my time spent with mind as the song of the different things, but if you just service has made me realize summer? get out there and meet people how giving and genuine this Anything by Owl City. Owl City and really experience this place, campus really is. has been my summer favorite for it will make the next three years Sarah certainly embodies the past two summers. amazing. Okay, so there are what many of us at the College What’s your ideal summer actually three things [laughs]. strive to be: passionate, involved vacation? Second thing, when you’re and fun-loving. Though a campus Lake Placid, NY, in the arriving on campus, understand leader, she’s also a regular Adirondack Mountains. I go that you’re going to be on student just like us. She likes to there every year with my family campus for four years but you’re lie out on the Sunken Garden not for my parent’s anniversary. going to be a member of the doing homework and ordering Any good movies you’ve Tribe forever, and that involves mac and cheese — in “the largest seen lately, or ones you’re coming back for Homecoming, size there is” — during late-night looking forward to seeing supporting the College Wawa runs. Say hello to Sarah when they come out? financially and being a good when you see her around campus, I’m excited to see the “Time ambassador for this school. because aside from being able to Caitlin Fairchild — The Flat Hat Traveler’s Wife” because I’m It’s a lifelong commitment so answer questions about new SA The Student Assembly house is located across the street from the Jamestown dorms and is where the group of students a sucker for those movies, but don’t forget that. And third, initiatives, you’ll see that she’s chosen each year to represent the entire student body meets to discuss various campus matters. Sarah Rojas ’10 is the my favorite movie I saw this it’s a beautiful day, so get your full of the energy that makes being president of the SA this year and her vice president is Ryan Ruzic J.D. ’11. summer, even though it’s not Terrace seat early — because a part of the Tribe so great. Friday, August 21, 2009 Page 9 Study habits, places for a good start The dangers of

Study from page 7 screen name (swemrefdesk) so show that making breakfast the group person, making charts that you can ask questions at biggest meal of the day helps that group related subject matter first year dormcest year does not have to be a your convenience. fight the morning slump, all-day helps strengthen an overall un- fiasco. There will always be Notes: If you set out at least cravings and fatigue. derstanding for the course. parties, students running up two hours every day to look Study habits: Most people Rest and Relaxation: Take The pros and cons of and down the halls at 1 a.m. and over notes and study, it makes find highlighting a book help- time out to relax. Our brains recruitment for midnight games a huge difference. The more ful. College is for knowing and can only take two to four hours of Ultimate Frisbee. If you set you go over notes, the easier absorbing information, not just of studying before turning dating your neighbor a disciplined curfew then it will the information will soak in — memorizing. Flash cards can be into mush. To forgo numbing be easy to balance friends and cramming does not work. useful for studying, but study ourselves, study in advance and Dormcest from page 7 papers. And once you get an A Fruit: Try to eat plenty of it. groups have proven to be the in intervals. Study for two hours, in chemistry, most of your night- The dining halls may not serve best — especially for bouncing then hit the Rec Center for one Worse, still, are the downsides if you go on to have a owl friends will be wondering blueberries, but one apple in off questions, ideas and discuss- hour before two more hours relationship with a hallmate. Confining yourself to your dorm may how you managed to pull it off. the morning supplies the same ing subject material. Also, study- of studying. Taking breaks is leave you without a steady friend group when the relationship While you should get plenty amount of energy as four Monster ing with a partner can be motivat- more beneficial than studying is over and your former mate claims everyone in the building. of sleep, try not to sleep in. We energy drinks, and that’s without ing and will ensure you for eight hours straight. Basically, do not put all of your eggs into one hall basket. all love to do it, but reserve mentioning the health don’t fall asleep Despite walking all over So what’s the final verdict on dormcest? My opinion is to this luxury for weekends. benefits. Eating a lot in or procrastinate campus during orientation, it still go for it. Plan for the worst and do it anyway. You only get one Most learn the hard way by the morning isn’t — just choose may take some time to locate all freshman hall and one freshman year, and sweet, sweet love — accidentally sleeping through so bad either. your part- these places, and even more time or sweaty handholding — is worth a little awkwardness. classes and not making the Studies ner wisely. to implement these habits. At the same time, don’t let your in-building adventures stop most of the day. Getting up at If you’re However, keep in mind that you from searching for mates elsewhere. Go forth on campus six, seven or even eight a.m., not a the study and sleep schedule in search of booty. grabbing food or hitting the you follow at the beginning The more people you meet, the better. Your probability of Rec Center will start the day of the semester tends to get finding a bed buddy increases as your sample size increases. off right and get your body stuck that way. And remember, Also, should you accidentally fall prey to dormcest with an into a rhythm for the school even though academics are unsavory partner, you’ll have someone else’s arms to run to year. Otherwise grades suffer, important to keep up with, the across campus. as will your sanity. college experience is also Now get out there, freshmen. Or, stay in your dorm. The Reference Desk: Library about everything else that Whatever you do, be safe and get your groove on; you’re in the services are incredibly helpful. goes on around campus. Don’t big leagues now. They are more than happy to forget to get involved with extra- Maya Horowitz is the Flat Hat sex columnist. She maintains help students and they even curricular activities and to have a very close relationship with many of her freshman dorm-mates have an AOL instant message Courtesy Photo — concurringopinions.com some fun. After all, it is college. even though she has moved on to bigger and better dorms.

Campus Hangout guide

1 The Units — This popular weekend late-night hangout houses various fraternities. Each house holds dance parties, which can be a fun way to relax and dance the night away. 2 The Rec — Feeling stressed or rundown? The Rec offers ways to relax and take your mind off things. 3 The Daily Grind — This small coffee shop is a popular morning hotspot for students, faculty and staff. Often you can sit around drinking a chai latte and enjoy a chat with your friends or perfect strangers. 4 Wren Portico — The patio outside of the Wren building ­— located on the Sunken Garden side of the building — hosts various a cappella performances all year. 5 Matoaka — Situated on the lake, this area is a beautiful place to sit and watch the sunset or have a picnic on a sunny day.

6 Muscarelle Museum of Art — This museum, free for students, boasts various art exhibits throughout the year. The lack of crowds and lines makes this a perfect place to pass the time and reflect. 7 Lodge 1— This bustling location offers students a place to sit and pass the time with friends.

8 Earl Gregg Swem Library — The library not only is a place to study, but a great place to sit back and relax. Stu- dents can sit in the comfortable seating and read a book for pleasure, with a few interruptions.

9 Sofas in the Sadler Center — This area is a perfect meeting place for those planning to eat at the dining hall at the Sadler Center.

10 Integrated Science Center — This recently opened building not only offers state of the art technology, but is a great way to get away from the crowds. Students looking to get away from the noises of campus can be sure to find quiet rooms and plenty of them.

11 Jamestown Lounges — The lounges of these upper- classmen dorms offer plenty of seating and work as a great meeting place. Vernacular every freshman must know Study these popular phrases to pass as a member of the Tribe

Slang from page 6 students and townies converge on Sadler Center — officially named through midterms. the Green Leafe. After the purchase the Student Exchange — is lovingly Steer Clear: A student-run starts at Confusion Corner and ends of a colorful Leafe mug, customers shortened by students to Sex organization that provides students at the Capitol Building. Favorite receive a discount on the multitude Change. When in a hurry, or if you with free transportation around student restaurants such as the of beers on tap when filling their just want a light lunch, stop by and try the College and surrounding Trellis and Fat Canary are situated mug during this weekly event. the sushi or organic food products Williamsburg area on Thursday, along this pedestrian street. TWAMP: The abbreviation for the offered there. Here, students can Friday and Saturday nights. Whether Ho House: The Hospitality “Typical William and Mary Person,” also spend their Flex, Express, cash, drunk, stranded or just too tired to House, one of the hotels most used by many students and outsiders or credit to purchase munchies for walk, the white vans — driven by popular with the parents because of to refer to people who fit any of the late-night study sessions or ice students — will pick you up and take its proximity to campus, is located College’s stereotypes — studious, cream and bulk candy to pull them you to your next destination. on Richmond Road across for the very active in extracurricular Alumni House. The hotel’s lounge activities, no social life, etc. is often crowded on Friday nights Sadler Center: This building ITALIAN whenstudents and professors alike will be a regular stop during your MOTORCYCLES gather to participate in karaoke. time here at the College, as it Jamestown Beach: On warm houses many dining options — such & SCOOTERS days at the College, many students as Lodge 1, the Center Court dining Moto Guzzi • Piaggio • Vespa make the 15-minute drive down the hall, the Sex Change and Quizno’s. SALES • SERVICE • VINTAGE BIKES Colonial Parkway to Jamestown Students also send and receive mail Beach, which isalso referred to at the Post Office inside the SC. as College Creek. Located on the Some upperclassmen still refer to James River, this beach offers an the building as the UC (University alternative to tanning in the Sunken Center) since it was only renamed 757-221-6670 Garden or making the hour-long two years ago. www.steelhorseclassics.com 700 Alexander Lee Pkwy, Wmsbg ©PIAGGIO GROUP AMERICAS 2008. VESPA®, PIAGGIO®, AND MOTO GUZZI® ARE WORLDWIDE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF THE PIAGGIO GROUP OF drive to Virginia Beach. Sex Change: The convenience COMPANIES. OBEY LOCAL TRAFFIC SAFETY LAWS AND ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET, APPROPRIATE EYEWEAR, AND PROPER APPAREL. S200800914 Mug Night: Every Sunday night, store located in the basement of Page 10 Friday, August 21, 2009

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baseball Tribe’s Landry drafted by Tribe territory Orioles in 21st round Senior pitcher Kevin Landry signed with the Baltimore Orioles A guide to the fall sports venues and the teams that call them home in June after being selected with the fifth pick of the 21st round of the MLB amateur draft earlier that month. The righthander be- came the 12th Tribe player draft- ed in the last seven years. The 6’7” Virginia native was selected after leading the CAA in strike- outs this past spring, notching 91 in 76 1/3 innings. Zable Stadium nfl Capacity: 12,259 McDermott ’98 named Fall sport: Football NFL defensive coordinator Home opener: Sept. 12, 7 p.m. The Philadelphia Eagles tapped Opponent: Central Conn. State Sean McDermott ’98, a stand- Watch: The College opens its season out free safety for the Tribe through the mid-1990s, as their Sept. 5 at the University of Virginia new defensive coordinator last with expectations at a three-year high. month. The four-year letterwin- ner for the College has been The squad missed the FCS playoffs with the Eagles’ organization last season on an overtime field goal for nine seasons, first coor- dinating scouting efforts and by the University of Richmond in the then eventually coaching the year’s final game, and will look to go linebacker and defensive back positions. He will succeed Jim a step farther in 2009 behind senior Johnson, who died of melanoma quarterback R.J. Archer. Football this summer. games at Zable attract strong and vi- football brant crowds. Get there early and wear College opens season yellow. After all, students get in free. ranked in multiple polls After finishing the regular sea- son ranked 20th in the nation, the Tribe has earned the respect of the media before the start of the 2009 season, garnering top- 20 rankings in multiple publica- tions. Athlon Sports slotted the College as the 11th best team in Kaplan Arena the FCS, while Lindy’s Magazine gave the Tribe its lowest spot at Capacity: 8,600 no. 16. The Sporting News and Fall sport: Volleyball Phil Steele’s Magazine gave the College the no. 12 overall posi- Home opener: Aug. 28, 2:30 p.m. tion, while Any Given Saturday Opponent: Rider University and USA Today ranked it 13th and 14th respectively. Watch: Sharing the Kaplan Arena floor with the College’s basketball Busch Field programs, the Tribe volleyball squad Capacity: 2,271 At h l e t e f o c u s posted a 19-9 mark a year ago. Home Fall sport: Field Hockey David caldwell, contests can be raucous and enter- Home opener: Sept. 5, 11 a.m. senior safety taining, as the team maintains a small, Opponent: Rutgers University but dedicated group of fans. Watch: Located behind the Caf, Busch Field hosts the Tribe field hockey squad, which went 8-14 (4-4 CAA) last year. This season, they were picked to finish fourth in the conference by league coaches.

Best thing to do in Williamsburg: Albert-Daly Field If we can sneak out on a Thursday night, with no Friday running, we’ll Capacity: 1,000 go to Richmond or something, just Fall sports: M/W Soccer the fellas going out to have a good time at a club or something. Women’s home opener: Aug. 23, 4 p.m. Opponent: University of Charlotte On his big hit against Towson last season: I put [the picture] on fa- Men’s home opener: Sept. 23, 7 p.m. cebook as soon as Pete [Clawson, Opponent: University of Richmond Sports Information Director] gave it to me and a couple of my friends Watch: Playing off-campus near the Dillard on the team and my brother tried to Complex, both Tribe soccer teams will be tag the (Towson) guy (who was hit). I’m not sure of his name, but they aiming for postseason play in 2009. The men tagged him and he removed it. But hope to break into the top-25 after a second it’s all good. round foray into the NCAA tournament last Best dancer on the team: season, while the women will look to build Let’s just say we all have our differ- on their own second round postseason run. ent swags, we’re all from different parts of the country. I’ll throw myself in there along with D.J. (McAulay), All photos courtesy of w&m spors info and caitlin fairchild (Jonathan) Grimes, Terreon Conyers he’s a dancer, Meltoya Jones. Swimming Cross country Tennis Golf Something people don’t know The Recreation Center and Adair Consistently two of the most deco- The Tribe boasts a heavy tournament With no true home course, the Tribe about D.J. McAulay: Gymnasium co-host the College’s rated squads at the College, the cross schedule this fall, with the only home travels around the county participat- He likes to sing. He can’t really sing swimming and diving competitions country teams race their home meets opportunities to see the squads sched- ing in tournaments gearing its season but he likes to sing. We go in the starting Oct. 10, when the men’s and at the Eastern State Hospital course, uled on Sept. 19 to 21 for the women around the CAA championships in studio and mess around sometimes. We’ve got a couple of songs out too women’s squads welcome Towson northwest of campus. The Tribe’s and Nov. 7 to 9 for the men. The wom- April. The 2009-2010 schedule has not that’ll probably be hitting the radio University to Williamsburg. The men first home meet is slated for Sept. 26 en’s William and Mary Invite will be been released at this time. Junior Bran- soon, so you’ll hear about that. But finished fourth in the CAA last year, at the Colonial Inter-Regional Chal- held at Busch Courts, while the men don Parker will lead a young men’s D.J. is an R&B writer/singer and not while the women took home a close lenge. Both squads captured last will play indoors at the McCormack- team, while junior Sarah Whitney head- a lot of people know that. second. year’s CAA championship. Nagelsen Tennis Center. lines the women’s.