Monday, September 14, 2020 I Vol. 117 Iss. 6 INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWSPAPER • SERVING THE GW COMMUNITY SINCE 1904 WWW.GWHATCHET.COM What’s inside Opinions Culture Sports The editorial board Read about how Revisit men’s soccer’s calls for students to students created a first win in the NCAA focus on systemic virtual map of Foggy Tournament en route to changes to GW. Bottom this summer. the 1989 Sweet 16. Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Undergraduate enrollment falls nearly 25 percent Faculty Senate urges as officials finalize ‘second phase’ of budget cuts officials to maintain ZACH SCHONFELD officials sought to reduce CONTRIBUTING NEWS EDITOR the undergraduate popula- faculty salary increases tion by 20 percent over five years. Officials released ISHA TRIVEDI ecutive committee, about the Officials said under- early and regular decisions ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR hire, but at this point it is not graduate enrollment fell in February and March a discussion that he wants to nearly 25 percent this year before the full onset of the The Faculty Senate passed have “in a public meeting.” based on preliminary esti- pandemic but later admit- a resolution Friday calling on “I understand the desire mates, requiring a “second ted hundreds of students officials to maintain salary for an open dialogue with phase” of budget cuts in the from the waitlist through increases for promoted fac- the full senate,” LeBlanc said. coming weeks. the summer to increase en- ulty members. “There’s a limit to my ability University President rollment levels. Officials chose not to to do that.” Thomas LeBlanc said at raise salaries for promoted Senators also nominated a Faculty Senate meeting Financial impact faculty members as part of Sarah Wagner, a faculty sena- Friday about 9,100 under- LeBlanc said the enroll- efforts to relieve the finan- tor and an associate professor graduate students are en- ment drop, based on current cial impact of the COVID-19 of anthropology, and Elisa- rolled this fall, which fell estimates, would reflect a pandemic, but the resolution beth Anker, an associate pro- short of officials’ target by nearly $76 million budget states that officials have only fessor of American studies roughly 1,000 students. The impact. He said officials saved $500,000 from denying and political science, to the loss in tuition revenue from are projecting a decrease of these increases. The senate appointment, salary and pro- decreased enrollment is undergraduate and gradu- also voted to task a commit- motion policies committee, largely driving GW’s bud- ate tuition dollars by $46 tee with vetting University the group that will meet with get shortfall, which is now million and $17 million, re- President Thomas LeBlanc LeBlanc privately to discuss estimated to be $180 mil- spectively, and about a $10 for hiring an administrator Swain’s hiring. lion on an annualized basis, million increase in financial with ties to the Larry Nas- The senate also nomi- LeBlanc said. aid. sar sexual abuse scandal last nated Majeda El-Banna, the He added that estimates GW’s financial projec- month. chair of the community of will continue to change un- tions assume classes remain The resolution on faculty acute and chronic care de- til the “benchmark date” in online for the entire aca- salaries states that if officials partment in the School of early October, which is used demic year, which removes aren’t able to provide pay in- Nursing, to the fiscal plan- for official enrollment data about $100 million in hous- creases when a professor is ning and budgeting commit- and revenue statistics. ing revenue, LeBlanc said. promoted in light of the on- tee. “Given the fluid nature He said officials are going financial crisis, it must Senators also passed a of the pandemic and its ef- completing the first phase be provided “retroactively to resolution of appreciation of fects on the University, as of budget cuts, which will that date as early as possible.” the former chair of the sen- we expected and repeat- reduce expenses by roughly SIDNEY LEE | GRAPHICS EDITOR The resolution also states that ate’s executive committee, edly tried to remind folks, $100 million and be com- if salary increases must be Sylvia Marotta-Walters. The our estimate will always be pleted within two weeks. it’s clear that we need to take students requested deferrals delayed, they should still be resolution cites her “remark- evolving until we finally get The cuts include a suspen- additional mitigation steps,” awarded before increasing able record of major accom- to the benchmark,” LeBlanc for enrollment and leave of sion of most capital projects LeBlanc said at the meeting. absences compared to last compensation for any non- plishments” in her 13 years said. “But as of now, we and hirings, salary freezes He said officials will promoted faculty member serving in the senate and her have a much better idea of year, and “hundreds” more and staff layoffs. likely make final decisions students are now attending and should be a “competi- three years as chair of the ex- fall enrollment and tuition LeBlanc added that offi- about the second phase of tive” increase compared to ecutive committee. revenue because we’ve actu- GW part time, he said. cials have laid off about 250 cuts in the next week. The LeBlanc said more than GW’s market basket schools. “The Faculty Senate of ally passed the deadline for staff members, who had an phase already includes sus- “This year, for the first the George Washington Uni- paying your bills.” 600 upperclassmen chose average salary of roughly pensions of the University’s not to return this fall amid time in anyone’s memory, the versity hereby expresses its Undergraduate enroll- $75,000. At the meeting, Pro- base and matching retire- letters of promotion have not deepest admiration, appre- ment dipped by about 24 the pandemic. He said 175 vost Brian Blake confirmed ment contributions for em- international students were included any rise in salaries,” ciation and gratitude to Pro- percent from last year, when the layoffs include some ployees beginning Oct. 1. the resolution states. “The fessor Sylvia Marotta-Walters about 12,031 undergraduate not able to or chose not to Center for Career Services “We built in fairly con- enroll, and the University faculty believe that they have for her distinguished ser- students enrolled, accord- employees. servative projections so I a code-prescribed right to ap- vice,” the resolution states. ing to institutional data. enrolled 220 fewer new do- Officials have repeat- don’t see it getting much mestic students this year propriate increases.” Provost Brian Blake also The estimated enrollment edly declined to answer The worse than this,” he said. Senators also chose to outlined his priorities for his drop, which is the sharp- based on current estimates. Hatchet’s questions about LeBlanc added that “There is some gap there refer a resolution censur- time as provost that he said est annual decline in recent layoffs in specific offices. there have been no discus- ing LeBlanc for the hiring he usually puts forward on memory, is still less than the as well even though we had The layoffs include dozens sions among administrators a higher enrollment than of Heather Swain back to a his 90th day in a new posi- 30 percent enrollment tum- of employees in IT offices, about laying off tenured separate committee. The mo- tion. He said his priorities, ble that officials originally last year,” Blake said. the career center, facilities or tenure-track faculty. Of- Blake said the graduate tion directs the committee to which he derived from his estimated as part of remote and event departments. ficials have discussed tem- meet with LeBlanc in a closed participation in last year’s instruction budget projec- population increased this “Even with our revised porarily reducing faculty year by 1.3 percent, which is meeting to discuss the details strategic planning effort, in- tions in May. enrollment projections as salaries, he said. of the hiring. clude “identifying diversity Prior to the pandemic, just under half of the 3 per- positive as they are today, “We talked to the sen- cent increase officials had Faculty, staff and students in our academic programs,” ate leadership and Board originally anticipated. Of- have criticized officials for which he called his “top pri- of Trustees, but no decision ficials held graduate tuition hiring Swain as the vice pres- ority,” and addressing ques- has been made,” LeBlanc steady this year, which led ident of communications and tions of “academic priorities” said. to an annual budget short- marketing due to her involve- after the pandemic subsides. fall in graduate tuition. ment in the Nassar case as an He said he is still looking Enrollment drop He added that the “big- administrator at Michigan for feedback on these plans Provost Brian Blake said gest piece” to enrollment State University. but has shared a draft of undergraduate registration changes this year is a drop LeBlanc was not present at them with LeBlanc, the deans is “down” 7.2 percent overall, in the international popula- the meeting during the vote. of the schools, the senate’s and non-degree registration tion by 916 students – 253 He said earlier in the meet- executive committee and his – which includes exchange undergraduates, 556 gradu- ing that he has been having office’s staff. students – decreased by 31 ates and 107 non-degree stu- “a discussion” with Arthur SIDNEY LEE | GRAPHICS EDITOR percent. About 400 more dents. Wilson, the chair of the ex- See COST Page 4

Colonials Weekend to be held virtually, feature auction AMY LIU The weekend will also events but will likely be STAFF WRITER include an update from here to stay even as the University President Thom- pandemic wanes. For the first time in re- as LeBlanc and Provost Bri- Michael Griffin, the as- cent memory, Colonials an Blake, a comedy show sociate vice president for Weekend will be held vir- hosted by alumna Yvonne alumni relations at Ford- tually. Orji, a champagne cel- ham University, said the Patty Carocci, the asso- ebration hosted by the GW biggest goals of an alumni ciate vice president of alum- Black Alumni Association weekend are to increase ni relations and annual giv- and a virtual 5K challenge, alumni engagement, stew- ing, said the virtual event the event website states. ard existing and potential will include “key elements” Carocci said the Thur- donors and identify new of typical offerings during ston plate auction will al- volunteers. past Colonials Weekends, low alumni to have a “piece Griffin said virtual like a political discussion of their GW history.” events can be beneficial in on the upcoming election “Many alumni who reducing expenses tradi- and reunions for classes lived there freshman year tionally associated with celebrating an anniversary. have a strong affinity and in-person events, allowing FILE PHOTO BY GABRIELLE RHOADS | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Provost Brian Blake said as it stands now, “it doesn’t feel like” the University will resume normal Officials have seen success love for Thurston,” she said. more people from around operations come spring. in virtual alumni events “We planned to have a cele- the world to attend events over the summer and hope bration in Thurston prior to that include alumni, fac- to reach alumni across the the start of the renovation, ulty and panelists. He said Administrators begin planning for globe during the weekend, but the pandemic put a halt a successful virtual alumni Carocci said. to that event.” weekend should feature a “We hope that, while Officials started renova- combination of standard spring operation scenarios the format is different, we tions on Thurston Hall in programs taken to the vir- ZACH SCHONFELD will have a strong turnout, early May of this year, and tual space and a mix of “As you look into how we graduation,” he said. “I’m not if not greater than we have CONTRIBUTING NEWS EDITOR are right now, it doesn’t feel going to say that’s what we the project is expected to be creative and opportunistic in past years,” she said in completed by fall 2022. programming. like we will be 100 percent would do, but I think those an email. “The virtual for- Officials have begun back in the spring,” Blake two populations just in my She added that GW “For many institutions, meeting about GW’s opera- mat allows alumni and GW Alumni Association Execu- it will be a process of a trial- said. “It could change, but if gut would have some prior- community members who tions for the spring semester. you took the temperature of ity.” tive Committee members and-error,” he said. Provost Brian Blake said are not in the DMV area to will serve as hosts of the Francine Capaldo today, even if we come back He added that admin- participate virtually.” at a Faculty Senate meeting to campus, it is likely to be istrators will begin making event. Lynch, the reunion and During the event, Friday that about five ad- limited.” decisions about the spring se- Last year’s Colonials class programs associate which will be held between ministrators met earlier this Blake said if administra- mester in roughly mid-Octo- Weekend had seen approx- director at the University of Thursday, Oct. 1 and Sat- month for one hour to begin tors decide to limit the num- ber, including restrictions on imately 4,000 attendees, the Rochester, said the purpose urday, Oct. 3, alumni will conversations about how ber of students returning in study abroad programs. highest turnout of any year of an alumni weekend is to be able to attend programs classes will be delivered in spring, freshmen and seniors “If we can go back fully since officials overhauled connect people with their ranging from alumni cel- the spring. He said officials may be prioritized. in person, that would be my the program in 2017. institutions, but a virtual ebrations to an auction of discussed options to gradu- “I do feel for the first-year priority, but we’ll have to Alumni relations ex- reunion weekend may not Thurston Hall room plates. ally phase an in-person re- students and for their need look and see what the state perts said virtual alumni allow those connections to This year’s event, titled opening, alternate when to have a touch with the of the nation and the District weekends may struggle form. “BYOBB – Bring Your Own students attend in-person in- campus, and I also feel for is,” Blake said. with gaining engagement Buff & Blue,” is open to all struction or continue deliver- the seniors because I think and donations from attend- ing classes solely online. about their transition during See PLANS Page 4 affiliates of GW. ees compared to in-person See BURNOUT Page 4

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THIS WEEK IN HISTORY Thousands of students gathered in Kogan Plaza in a memorial service and vigil for the victims of the 9/11 attacks. Former SA President Roger Kapoor led the ceremony. NSeptemberews 14, 2020 • Page 2 September 12, 2001 Senior launches campaign for Foggy Bottom and West End ANC JARROD WARDWELL during the election. have some way to connect to ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR Omictin said he launched the city in a way that doesn’t a write-in campaign because break the bank.” A student leader is he decided to run after the Omictin also said he launching a write-in cam- city’s deadline for candidates hopes to bolster bike infra- paign for a seat on the Foggy to submit signatures to qual- structure through two-way Bottom and West End Ad- ify for the ballot had already bike lanes on F and 17th visory Neighborhood Com- passed. The ANC ballot did streets, which he said can be mission. not draw any candidates for “very dangerous” for tour- Senior Yannik Omictin, the seat Omictin is vying for, ists and locals commuting to the Student Association’s which Kennedy currently offices near the White House vice president for govern- occupies. and downtown. ment relations, launched his He said he will connect Over the past two years, bid Monday to represent res- with voters via social media ANC commissioners spear- idents living in the District, and email throughout his headed plans for DDOT offi- including 1959 E St., Mitchell campaign and suggests the cials to install protected bike and Thurston halls and mul- ANC publish newsletters lanes on G, 20th and 21st tiple apartment buildings and video updates to engage streets. Commissioners also on campus. Omictin said if local community members passed a resolution in March elected, he wants to advocate and even student organiza- 2019 to add more bikes to the for a student Metro pass, ex- tions like the SA. Capital Bikeshare stations on panded bike lanes, more aid Omictin said he would campus before city officials for individuals experiencing push for a student Metro launched a $25 membership homelessness and protection pass through negotiations pass for D.C. students. for minorities and protesters with officials about whether He added that he will from police brutality. or not it will be manda- pressure officials to defund COURTESY OF YANNIK OMICTIN “I have a really deep pas- tory, how much it will cost the Metropolitan Police De- Senior Yannik Omictin, the Student Association’s vice president for government relations, will run a write-in sion for making sure that cit- and whether the pass will partment and protect the campaign for the Advisory Neighborhood Commission. ies are safe and life-affirming carry access to both trains rights of protesters and Black for everyone, and coupled and buses. He said releas- and Brown people in the President Howard Brookins they are our neighbors, be- shelters because of services with the fact that I saw this ing the pass “might take a neighborhood, referring to said research classifying the cause they are and see what they utilize in their commu- opportunity, I said, ‘You little time” because of bud- this month’s police shooting region as a food desert ne- that partnership and what nity or prior trauma they’ve know, there’s an opportu- get concerns Metro officials of 18-year-old Deon Kay and cessitates a student-run food that community brings,” he previously suffered in other nity to make a real difference have faced after losing gov- police violence against pro- cooperative near Thurston, said. shelters. Individuals experi- here, and I might as well try ernment funding during the testers in Lafayette Square Mitchell and Potomac halls He said the neighbor- encing homelessness are “no it out,’” Omictin said. pandemic. this summer. to combat food insecurity. hood should also receive different” than students liv- Omictin said the number For years, student leaders “I do support calls to real- Omictin said officials “sufficient input” in the evic- ing in D.C. for a limited time of vacancies on the commis- have pressured officials to locate funds from MPD and should consider installing tion process from tenants or – “we just started on differ- sion prompted him to cam- provide students with dis- to social services and mak- a free community fridge or people living in tent encamp- ent playing fields,” he said. paign in hopes of connect- counted access to the Metro, ing sure that police are not garden in a “publicly accessi- ments. Mayor Muriel Bowser “Evicting people in tents ing students with the city but officials have previously brutalizing folks,” Omictin ble location” in the neighbor- spoke at a Foggy Bottom and is inhumane, violent and beyond GW’s campus. Com- said it’s not “feasible or fair” said. “I think that’s a pretty hood since Whole Foods, the West End ANC meeting last wholly ineffective, and when missioners Detrick Camp- financially. Omictin said straightforward and simple closest grocery store in the year to address how individ- I say we, as the housed com- bell and William Kennedy once students agree on a proposition.” area, sits on the other side of uals experiencing homeless- munity in Foggy Bottom, Smith resigned this summer, plan for the Metro pass, he is Protecting individuals campus. Omictin said res- ness fail to comply with the should get involved, I mean and Commissioners James confident they can convince experiencing homelessness taurants, grocery stores and District’s encampment-clear- we should be recognizing Harnett, Patrick Kennedy officials to approve the plan. and being stuck in the “food community members would ing protocol since they don’t people as human beings and Nicole Goldin will not “This is something that desert” near the southeast- fund the community fridge. move into public shelters the first, and our unhoused run for reelection at the end we’ve talked about forever as ern end of campus is another “I would really like to city offers them. neighbors as humans for of the term, leaving five of GW students,” Omictin said. focus of Omictin’s cam- see us become a community Omictin said people are whom the system didn’t the ANC’s eight seats open “It is long overdue for us to paign. Earlier this year, SA that respects those folks, like reluctant to settle into public work,” Omictin said. SMPA launches emergency tuition relief fund in honor of late journalist ISHA TRIVEDI that officials plan to award, and community service.” ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR and there is no “set cap” on He also donated $30,000 that how much money students was earmarked for SMPA Journalism professor Ste- will receive from each schol- students to the GW Cares ven Roberts said his late wife, arship. Student Assistance Fund, broadcast journalist Cokie A committee of SMPA launched in the spring when Roberts, was dedicated to faculty members will review officials first moved classes ensuring she “did something the scholarship applications online. good for somebody else, ev- and will make a recommen- Roberts said while his ery single day of her life.” dation to the Office of - Stu donation to The Store was in He said Cokie devoted dent Financial Assistance, the form of an endowment, a “big part” of her life to according to an email sent meaning the food pantry helping others, particularly to SMPA students earlier only uses 5 percent of the women in journalism, and this month. Shevrin said the money donated each year, he wanted to “emulate” committee will consist of one the money put toward the her values and generos- political communications Cokie Roberts tuition fund ity through a contribution to professor and one journal- is “current use money,” and GW. He helped organize the ism professor who will meet he expects all of it to be spent School of Media and Public “in the next few weeks.” this semester. FILE PHOTO BY ERIC LEE Affairs Cokie Roberts Tuition “The committee will The application for the The sociology department will partner with organizations like the Black Student Union and the Relief Fund, established this form and meet in the next scholarship opened Sept. 4 Criminal Justice Student Association to hold events. month. few weeks to make decisions and closes Tuesday, accord- “I know with total con- as soon as possible,” he said. ing to an email sent to SMPA fidence that she would be Roberts said after stu- students. Roberts said the Sociology department unveils BLM- highly enthusiastic about dents are recruited to join amount of money each stu- this idea because that’s what the SMPA, officials continue dent receives from the fund she did every day,” Roberts to have an obligation to help will depend on how many inspired curricula changes said. students be “as successful as students apply. CARLY NEILSON events hosted by the recent- criminal justice system. Roberts said he created possible.” He said his goal in pro- STAFF WRITER ly founded Criminal Justice Buntman said Walton ap- the fund because he saw “We do a pretty good job viding donations to these Student Association. She proached her asking for how students were affected of recruiting students from various student funds is Sociology department said faculty in the depart- help addressing this issue, by periods of financial stress diverse backgrounds and “supplementing” student faculty are altering their ment plan to help the new which led them to develop in the past, like the 2008 fi- minority backgrounds, but scholarships in a way that curricula to incorporate the organization host panels to the course for this fall. nancial crisis, and learned we can’t abandon them when will not cause students’ fi- Black Lives Matter move- discuss issues of policing Buntman said after she that if officials acted quickly, they get here,” Roberts said. nancial aid packages to be re- ment into their classes. and criminal justice reform helped create the outline for they could “save a lot of stu- Roberts has created considered. Roberts said the Professors said they with scholars in the field. the course, she passed it off dents” from needing to leave similar scholarships and formulas the federal govern- chose to incorporate new “It’s really encourag- to Ebony Russ, a doctoral GW during the ongoing endowments for students ment uses to determine how elements into the sociology ing to see that students are fellow at the Nashman Cen- pandemic. He put $100,000 in the past, like the student- much financial aid students curricula, like a course on so committed to talk about ter and adjunct professor in toward the fund, which offi- run food pantry, The Store receive are “flawed” because policing and panels on how criminal justice systems the Department of Justice, cials said will be distributed and the Dorothy and Will financial aid packages never sociologists study racism, and all of the issues related Law and Criminology at to students based on “need Roberts Prize, in honor of cover all of student expenses. amid the growing BLM to it,” Ishizawa said. American University, who and fund availability.” his parents, for graduating “I have been trying in all movement. Hiromi Ishiza- The Black Student is teaching the course this SMPA spokesperson Ja- seniors who have demon- sorts of ways to frankly get wa, the chair of the de- Union announced in July semester. son Shevrin said there is no strated “academic achieve- around the federal rules,” he partment and an associate that it will partner with the Russ said the course set number of scholarships ment, professional promise said. professor of sociology, said Nashman Center for Civic will provide an “academic her department has always Engagement and Public space” for students to un- incorporated issues of in- Service and the sociology derstand the BLM move- equality in the curriculum department to research re- ment, the history of D.C. in light of current events. forms to the Metropolitan youth and policing and the “If we weren’t talking Police Department. disproportionate rates of about issues of policing, Kylie Foster, the vice incarceration of Black and racial inequality and social president of community Brown communities. movements like Black Lives outreach for BSU, said the “Students will explore Matter, we would be negli- BSU welcomed assistance what it means to police D.C. gent in our responsibilities from the sociology depart- youth in the 21st century – that’s just part of what we ment to create the course on by examining D.C. policing do,” Ishizawa said. “The D.C. youth and policing. with a focus on inequities fact that the issues that are Fran Buntman, an assis- at the intersection of race, now front and center of the tant professor of sociology, gender, youth, poverty and national consciousness are said officials developed Re- violence,” Russ said. also issues that are very, thinking DC Youth and Po- Xolela Mangcu, a pro- very key to what good so- licing based on discussions fessor of sociology, said ciology research and teach- she had with Amy Cohen, he incorporates the BLM ing focuses on – it’s like a the executive director of the movement into his classes happy coincidence.” Nashman Center, and Bish- on social movements and She said sociology op Walton, BSU’s chief of race relations by compar- teaches students how rac- staff, when they began their ing it to the anti-apartheid ism is a “defining marker” partnership with MPD to movements in South Africa. of inequality in society. recommend police reforms. “I am a longtime anti- Ishizawa said in ad- She said as they were apartheid activist in South dition to the new course researching this summer, Africa so I can see mistakes FILE PHOTO BY ERIC LEE Rethinking DC Youth and MPD officers said they when they are coming up SMPA Professor and Hatchet Board member Steven Roberts organized the $100,000 fund in memory of Policing, the sociology wanted to learn more about on the horizon,” Mangcu his wife, broadcast journalist and author Cokie Roberts. department will sponsor keeping youth out of the said. THE GW HATCHET NEWS September 14, 2020 • Page 3 SA Pan-Asian caucus to push for curricula, language requirement changes SAMANTHA SERAFIN would be made up of a total greater success than the REPORTER of seven senators and SA Ex- general population due to a ecutive Vice President Bran- combination of innate tal- The Student Association’s don Hill. ent and work ethic. He said recently formed Asian Pacific “I believe that by getting members of the caucus aim Islander Desi Student Caucus everyone into a caucus and to raise awareness for this is- will spend its first year advo- including student leaders sue because it can be harmful cating for greater diversity in within it, it would remedy to students in the Pan-Asian Pan-Asian courses and lan- the problems and missteps community. guages. that the University has tak- Young said the caucus SA Sen. Gabriel Young, en,” Young said. “This is why also plans to advocate for CCAS-U and the caucus I’m in partnership with mul- changes in the Elliott School chair, said he wants to create tiple student orgs, and the SA of International Affairs’ for- a space to “collaborate and is advocating for this caucus eign language requirements, promote Pan-Asian unity” because we want to collabo- which only accept Chinese, and address the lack of Pan- rate and promote Pan-Asian Korean and Japanese to sat- Asian representation on unity and improvement ef- isfy the requirement. Young campus. He said he hopes forts for the entire Univer- said the requirement does the caucus will give students sity.” not take into account GW’s a voice in University affairs He said the caucus will population of students of In- and allow students to advo- work this semester to save dian descent and would ad- cate for issues like increasing the Persian program, which vocate for Hindi to be added curricula diversity and im- he’s heard could be cut per- to the list along with other proving Pan-Asian relations manently due to a lack of stu- dialects of South Asia. FILE PHOTO BY GRACE HROMIN | ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR on campus. dent enrollment. Young said “It is sad to say that the SA Sen. Gabriel Young, CCAS-U and the Pan-Asian caucus chair, said he hopes to use the caucus to “In the struggle for racial he has been working closely Elliott School does not recog- bring awareness of the lack of representation of Asians in curricula and on campus. justice that has been arising with the recently formed nize an Indian dialect at all to with the [Black Lives Matter] Asian Pacific Islander Desi fulfill a foreign language re- movement and the system- American Alliance to create quirement or even offer it as nity for collaboration. coming out to support such Zokaie said she hopes to atic racist policing that is in a database filled with Asian a class,” Young said. “I don’t think it’s been events,” Oberoi said. see more officials acting in place, I’m kind of disheart- American historical docu- Junior Varun Oberoi – the done in such a way before, Senior Tara Zokaie – the support of Pan-Asian stu- ened to note that here at GW, ments because the ethnic president of the Hindu Stu- and I think this is a great way president of the Philippine dents as they have in filing there is truly a lack of Asian studies courses offered at the dent Association, one of the to have the SA support our Culture Society, which en- an amicus brief advocating representation, and when University are “lacking.” organizations that endorsed collaboration between differ- dorsed the caucus – said she for U.S. Immigration and I say Asian, I mean Pan- “GW School of Business the legislation to create the ent orgs,” he said. hopes the caucus will boost Customs Enforcement to re- Asian,” Young said. and the Elliott School of In- caucus – said he hopes the Oberoi said he wants to collaboration between Pan- verse a rule that had prohib- About 10 percent of un- ternational Affairs have first- caucus will create more col- see more students outside of Asian students at GW by ited international students dergraduate students and 9 year classes where they bring laboration between Pan- student leaders in Asian-cen- giving them a space to share from living in the country if percent of graduate students in some diversity training or Asian communities at GW tered organizations attend thoughts and ideas. Zokaie their college remained fully at GW are Asian, according ethnic studies courses, but by giving them a platform events and support Asian said she joined the Asian Pa- online. to institutional data. Young there isn’t a true ethnic stud- to share their ideas and work American and Pacific Is- cific Islander Desi American “Now that we have this said the caucus meetings ies department,” Young said. together. He said through lander Heritage Month, held Alliance over the summer caucus in place, we want to would be targeted toward He added that many being involved in various in May. to get to know other Pan- get our voice heard because Pan-Asian student organi- Pan-Asian students at the Asian-centered organiza- “I’m hoping that having Asian students and said she that’s been increasingly dif- zation leaders similar to the University fall victim to the tions at GW, he has noticed a caucus will make people thought the caucus was an ficult over the years,” Zokaie Black Senators’ Caucus that model minority myth, which that they often work inde- want to come out to the opportunity for members to said. “Having this platform launched last fall. perpetuates a stereotype that pendently but believes the events and make the gen- gain representation in stu- is going to make that way Young said the caucus Asian Americans achieve caucus will create a commu- eral school more interested in dent leadership. easier.” MFA offers virtual follow-up appointments for ER patients LIA DEGROOT charged, which can be or they don’t have walk-in NEWS EDITOR difficult for people who hours or they’re just not don’t have insurance or opening their practice pe- The Medical Faculty a job that allows them to riod,” Ganti said. Associates is now offering take time off for medical She said conducting virtual follow-up appoint- reasons. a visit in a virtual setting ments for emergency Elizabeth Powell, a may allow the patient to room patients who want professor of pediatrics receive more undivided to avoid traveling because at Northwestern Uni- attention from the doctor, of the pandemic. versity, said conducting who is frequently inter- Patients who have telemedicine visits can rupted in an emergency been discharged from make collecting vitals and room. the emergency room and observing patients’ symp- “They always say a have non-emergent is- toms more difficult than picture’s worth a thou- sues, like questions about conducting an in-person sand words so if I could COVID-19 symptoms or evaluation. just see my patient and general follow-up exams, “I think communica- talk to them for a few min- can now consult with a tion is probably 80 percent utes, that would be amaz- health care professional of it, and the other 20 per- ing,” Ganti said. through Zoom, an MFA cent of it is what you can Sam Shen, a clini- SIDNEY LEE | GRAPHICS EDITOR release from late last get from looking at some- cal associate professor at GW Police Department officers made five arrests at the 7-Eleven in Mitchell Hall last month. month states. Experts in body,” Powell said. Stanford University, said emergency medicine said She said the MFA’s vir- telemedicine in general is offering patients the op- tual follow-up visits will designed to reduce obsta- tion of virtual follow-up likely help patients who cles, like travel and cost, Thefts at Mitchell Hall 7-Eleven surge visits could benefit pa- don’t have a primary care that prevent people from tients who don’t have ac- provider and need a phy- accessing follow-up care. during August cess to health insurance sician’s consultation. He said telemedicine can and can’t check in with a “I think that the ser- make compensation for JARROD WARDWELL cause a disproportionately fore,” he said. primary care doctor. vice that’s being provided doctors more complicated ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR high use of patrol resources, Akers said it’s difficult to The release states that through GW, particularly because insurance com- increasing the number of deter a repeat offender like patients can schedule vir- in families that may have panies will have to decide KATERYNA STEPANENKO physical contacts between citi- the man who was arrested at tual visits to follow up on high need and don’t have how they’ll bill for over- STAFF WRITER zens and police,” Tate said in 7-Eleven four times because issues like concussions, a primary care provider the-phone appointments. an email. misdemeanors don’t carry COVID-19 symptoms and and don’t have a physi- “One of the aspects He said GWPD is work- much punishment that can skin conditions. cian who can do follow up of emergency medicine Theft spiked at the 7-Elev- ing with 7-Eleven employees stop a suspect from return- “Patients who have remotely, actually this ser- is that we typically take en at Mitchell Hall last month, to send more frequent patrols ing multiple times. He said had a recent ER visit at vice will be a real benefit care of people just dur- breaking a monthslong period and increased visibility to the the police can’t do much in GW Hospital and need for families,” Powell said. ing that one episode,” during which crime remained area if needed. Tate said offi- turning away repeat offend- clarifications on home Latha Ganti, the vice Shen said. “We are differ- infrequent at the store during cers have been monitoring se- ers either since they can’t levy care, return-to-work chair for research and aca- ent from a primary care the COVID-19 pandemic. curity camera footage near the a felony charge if only four or evaluations or have other demic affairs at the Uni- physician when we’re Perpetrators commit- area and recently launched a five misdemeanors have been questions for the doc- versity of Central Florida, seeing someone over and ted 16 crimes at 7-Eleven in look-out, which led to the ar- committed. tor should now consider said virtual follow-ups over again over a span of August, double the amount rest of the man who repeat- The “most effective scheduling a virtual visit are good additions for years so typically I would that occurred during the last edly unlawfully entered the change” can be made through for their follow-up ap- emergency care because say there isn’t a follow-up five months of the pandemic store following multiple ar- stricter policy changes at pointment,” Neal Sikka, many of the patients who with emergency medicine combined, according to the rests last month. 7-Eleven rather than stronger the section chief of the in- come into the emergency when the patient gets dis- GW Police Department crime A manager at 7-Eleven policing, which “wouldn’t novative practice and tele- department can’t follow charged.” log. GWPD Chief James Tate declined to comment, citing make a big difference,” Akers health section of the MFA, up with a doctor after the He said the COVID-19 said officers made five arrests franchise regulations. said. said in the release. fact. She added that tele- pandemic has created the at the store, four of which in- As officers try to prevent “There’s not a lot the po- MFA spokesperson medicine could help with environment for more volved the same individual last month’s crime levels from lice can do that they haven’t Barbara Porter did not a backlog in emergency telemedicine services to who committed four crimes at continuing at the store, ex- already done,” he said. “If return a request for com- departments, which is a be available and has no- 7-Eleven in one week in mid- perts said misdemeanors like they’ve apprehended this guy ment. problem in many inner- ticed several companies August. theft and unlawful entry don’t after virtually every time, Experts in emergency city hospitals. rolling out new telemedi- The end of summer has require heightened apprehen- that’s pretty good, efficient medicine said emer- “Now with the pan- cine technology. historically been a quiet time sion but fail to carry the level police work.” gency room health care demic, being able to fol- “I think what GW is for crime at the 7-Eleven, as of punishment that could dis- Katharine Kravetz, a for- providers typically di- low up after an ED visit is proposing is very inter- two crimes total have been suade repeat offenders from mer professor of criminal jus- rect patients to follow up even worse because a lot esting and it’s something reported there in the previous returning. tice at American University, with their primary care of doctors’ offices are not that you may see more of five years during the month of Ronald Akers, a former said officers should be able to providers after being dis- seeing patients in person in the future,” he said. August, Tate said. He said an professor of criminology at handle situations involving a increase in shoplifting cases the University of Florida, repeated offender at the store has driven the recent crime said store policy changes or “pretty well” if the threat of surge, and none of the inci- increased foot traffic could the crime remains relatively dents involved any injuries to influence more misdemean- low. She said minor food and store employees. ors since a higher population beverage thefts are not dan- Of the 16 crimes commit- statistically contributes to a gerous if the subject fails to ted in August, 12 involved greater likelihood of crime. He carry a weapon or threaten second-degree theft, 10 in- said research shows 7-Eleven other people. volved unlawful entry and should schedule more staff Kravetz said factors like one included simple assault, members to night shifts and hunger, living location or according to the GWPD crime shore up the surveillance sys- mental health issues could log. Many of the cases of sec- tem to enhance security. prompt a suspect to return to ond-degree theft and unlaw- Akers said one of his for- the store. ful entry occurred during the mer colleagues performed a “I would imagine the same incident, the crime log study on crime at convenience dilemma when someone is states. stores, focusing on 7-Eleven, committing a small crime, Tate said GWPD officers and helped reduce theft to that’s a dilemma for the city have maintained “regular “almost zero” when he recom- and the police,” Kravetz said. contact” with 7-Eleven staff mended owners add one more “They are not dangerous in and left their temporary “pa- clerk to shifts at the end of the that sense, but they are a nui- trolling duties” to respond to day. sance.” crime reports coming from “If the store is willing to She said social services and the store. modify its own policies and the city government can pro- “They are no different willing to put a little bit of vide mental health resources than any other call for service, money, add one more clerk, that police officers might not FILE PHOTO BY ERIC LEE but the argument can be made they could probably get that be able to offer when someone Experts said the change will benefit patients who may not have a primary care physician because that more calls to one location back down where it was be- refuses to stop returning to a they lack health insurance. THE GW HATCHET NEWS September 14, 2020 • Page 4 RHA debuts virtual programming Three plans for spring: LeBlanc Thomas LeBlanc said offi- 6,500 students. From Page 1 targeted at freshmen cials are examining three “We would only do housing scenarios for the that if both the national JARROD WARDWELL navigate campus via Google Halloween social, a door-dec- ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR Officials are projecting a spring: permitting rough- and local pandemic cir- Maps to complete a question- orating contest, a sexual as- $180 million budget short- ly 500 students with ex- cumstances allow us to do naire and learn about campus sault awareness initiative and tenuating circumstances it,” LeBlanc said of the lat- The Residence Hall Asso- landmarks, like Kogan Plaza joint events with GW Dining fall this fiscal year, which ciation is drumming up new and the GW Deli. The RHA like Sip n’ Chat – an introduc- assumes most students to live on campus, hous- ter option. “We’ll be look- ways to build community also created Write-a-Friend tion to D.C. dining options. will not return to campus ing about 2,500 students in ing at those options as we online as the majority of stu- in late August, a program Liam Searcy, RHA’s direc- for the entire academic nearly all single rooms or work our way through the dents adjust to residential life through which students are tor of community outreach, year. fill residence halls to nor- fall. We’ll be in conversa- at home during the COVID-19 matched as pen pals based on said engaging with more stu- University President mal capacity with about tion with the District.” pandemic. their major and interests, Ka- dents from their homes has RHA leaders said the or- pireddy said. been difficult for the RHA ganization launched a series Kapireddy said attendance when on-campus locations of new online programs that at virtual events like Hippo like Kogan Plaza and resi- aim to introduce freshmen to Hunt and Write-a-Friend dence halls are no longer op- 'Burnout' to be expected: experts the GW community, organiz- has fallen in comparison to tions for group activities dur- ing activities like an online on-campus events before the ing the pandemic. From Page 1 engagement at the Uni- ing an in-person event. scavenger hunt, a student pen pandemic. About 25 students Searcy said social media versity of Michigan, said “There might be a cau- pal program and Instagram participated in Hippo Hunt outreach has been the key to officials should be open to tion or difficulty in - mak livestreams. As the virtual and 50 signed up for Write-a- communication during the “Although Zoom has feedback from members ing an ask for donations school year moves forward, Friend, she said. summer and fall months as made it easier to connect, of a university to host a so there is going to be a leaders said they are prepar- She added that freshmen members led baking and art it still doesn’t come close successful event. revenue shortfall that can ing to roll out four student are a crucial part of the stu- classes and organized ques- to the in-person touch that “Any engagement, vir- impact any institution for planning committees that dents RHA leaders currently tion-and-answer sessions so many of our alumni tual or otherwise, is better years to come,” he said. will release new programs target, as members have or- with resident advisers before cherish,” she said. “You than no engagement,” he “That is akin to having an centered around equity and ganized events that introduce the RA program shut down truly cannot get the feel said. “But over time, a lot economy right now that inclusion, programming, ad- freshmen to the GW commu- last month. of a reunion with only vir- of these events won’t have is just struggling for the vocacy and COVID-19 sup- nity and allow them to meet He said social media pro- tual events.” the same impact as an in- same reason.” port. other students. gramming and engagement Lynch said while there timate in-person conversa- Schueler added that RHA President Manvitha “They might be a little will play a significant role in may be interest in attend- tion.” virtual alumni weekends Kapireddy said student lead- scared or nervous just because the organization’s diversity ing a virtual alumni week- He said the ability to eliminate certain barriers ers have used virtual pro- they haven’t had the chance to and inclusion program set to end, many may be hesitant obtain larger gifts and like travel and availability, gramming to build commu- really live on campus like we launch this fall, during which gauge prospective donors allowing for more alumni nity, but the virtual setup fails have, and so they don’t really members intend to celebrate because of “webinar burn- to generate the same engage- understand maybe as much a different community from out” from participating in are not available during to attend events “even ment as in-person interaction. as of campus culture and ev- campus each month. Searcy extensive virtual events virtual weekends be- when the world opens “The biggest challenge is erything as we do,” she said. said members will host speak- and meetings in recent cause alumni don’t have back up.” not being able to be together in “So we’re really trying to tar- ers and post infographics on months. the same opportunities to “It’s giving us a person, and it’s kind of hard to get our programming to help Instagram with themes for Dave Schueler, the sit down with university glimpse of what the future build community over Zoom them feel welcome into our each topic, like a pink theme vice president of alumni leaders as they would dur- holds,” he said. calls,” she said. “And there’s community.” for Breast Cancer Awareness just something different about The RHA is also assem- Month. being in the same environ- bling committees to help stu- “Each month is going to be ment in the shared space and dent leaders determine the a celebration of a population experiencing something to- organization’s priorities in the on campus just to let every- COVID-19 cost at $180 million gether that I think is lost over months ahead. Students could one know what the beautiful better than initially pro- enrolled this fall, which the Zoom format.” apply until last week to serve population is – what do they From Page 1 Late last month, student on committees for program- do, who they are – because jected over the last several fell short of officials’ tar- leaders launched Hippo ming, advocacy, COVID-19 we don’t really spend that months.” get by roughly 1,000 stu- Hunt, a virtual scavenger support and equity and inclu- much time at GW going over Wilson said in his report “A formal response dents. The loss in tuition hunt where students must fill sion. our different populations and that the executive com- has not yet been received revenue from decreased out a Google form with GW- Heading into the fall, she what makes us different and mittee is “considering” a from either the trustees enrollment is largely driv- related trivia questions and said the RHA will organize a beautiful,” he said. faculty-led evaluation of or the administration, al- ing GW’s budget shortfall, LeBlanc’s performance though Board meetings which is now estimated to this fall that would “com- are scheduled for the next be $180 million, LeBlanc plement” the Board of several weeks,” Wilson said. Trustees’ efforts to com- said. “Other approaches Blake also said about plete a similar evaluation are also being explored by five administrators met later this academic year. the senate budget commit- earlier this month for one He also said a group of tee.” hour to begin conversa- faculty senators recently Officials said under- tions about how classes met with the Board to graduate enrollment fell will be delivered next argue for a “different ap- nearly 25 percent this year spring. Officials discussed proach” to officials’ efforts based on preliminary esti- options to gradually phase to mitigate the financial mates, requiring a “second an in-person reopening, impact of the COVID-19 phase” of budget cuts in alternate when students pandemic than furloughs the coming weeks. attend in-person instruc- and compensation reduc- LeBlanc said at the tion or continue delivering tions since enrollment meeting about 9,100 un- classes solely online, he data have begun to “look dergraduate students are said. Business school officials revamp accountancy capstone program YANKUN ZHAO to get them a firsthand ex- for the profession, and STAFF WRITER perience of what they are will prepare students for FILE PHOTO BY ARIELLE BADER | ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR going to taste later in their the workplace when the All four Greek councils will hold recruitment online in both the fall and spring semesters. The School of Business careers,” he said. time comes. is revamping its accoun- Zhang said students “People don’t realize tancy capstone program will have “a lot of discre- that accounting is heav- for next semester to allow tion” in determining their ily reliant on communica- Panhel, IFC adjust to online students to engage in se- consulting objectives tions, and it is important,” mester-long partnerships with the businesses they she said. conferencing to continue operations with U.S.-based compa- collaborate with like as- Accounting experts nies. sistance in business reor- said the overhaul of the LAUREN SFORZA Greek Life event, where duce a presentation on ally- The three-credit ganization and account- course will familiarize STAFF WRITER scholars were scheduled to ship Wednesday, focusing on course, Financial Ac- ing information systems. students with practical speak about “representation the history of Greek life and counting Capstone, pro- “Once they get on experience in the industry TIFFANY GARCIA and diversity” within Greek addressing systemic racial is- vides seniors majoring in this project, they will be prior to graduation. ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR chapters. He said he hopes to sues to better support Black, accountancy with hands- in constant touch with Don Williamson, a reschedule the event for the Indigenous and people of on opportunities and those companies, and professor in the account- spring. color in the GW community. experience to develop a they would reach a mu- ing and taxation depart- Greek life chapters are Salazar said the chapter Walley said keeping cur- greater understanding of tual agreement in terms ment at American Univer- turning to online platforms began garnering interest in rent members engaged has the profession of account- of what the final project, sity, said this course will this fall to engage with cur- recruitment Sunday, setting been “difficult” because not ing, officials said. As the delivery or presentation allow seniors to get their rent and prospective mem- up a virtual table at the Fra- all members are in the same last course in the accoun- on paper will be on,” he “feet wet” and make them bers about events and recruit- ternity and Sorority Life or- time zone. tancy major’s curriculum, said. “Essentially, it is a more appealing to future ment programming. ganization fair and hosting a “How do we keep people students will partner with negotiation process.” employers. Interfraternity Council virtual “Meet the Brothers” in touch, and how do we businesses to tackle chal- He said the course is Williamson said the and Panhellenic Association of TKE. He said recruitment check in on ourselves from lenges that those in the in- still under development, capstone will act as a chapter leaders said they are leaders have been reaching other side effects of COV- dustry face like tax plan- and he is currently work- “transition” between moving their spring recruit- out to freshmen and sopho- ID-19?" she said. ning, officials said. ing with the Global and the students’ collegiate ment and fall fundraising ef- mores on social media to Senior Luke Stauffers, the Yun Zhang, an associ- Experiential Education and professional careers forts to online platforms like invite them to their weekly vice president of Phi Delta ate professor of accoun- program and business that will enhance their Zoom in light of the COV- poker games and Mario Kart Theta, said brothers have tancy who is in charge of alumni to secure at least resumes. He said part- ID-19 pandemic. They said the nights so they can meet pro- been talking over Zoom calls redesigning and teaching five U.S.-based companies nering companies and transition has been “difficult” spective members. and Discord, a messaging ser- the class, said the pro- by the end of the year, organizations also benefit as they’ve needed to cancel “One of the things that vice. He said GW’s chapter of gram previously focused each to host roughly six to from this exchange with in-person events like fund- we’re really pushing is en- Phi Delta will focus this fall on “in-class experience.” seven students. access to free consultation raisers, but chapters will push gagement with the brothers, on strengthening members’ He said he hopes the new Sarah LaRosa – the work. some events to the spring and and that’s why we have so friendships through engage- structure will introduce assistant director of the Kevin Jones, the pro- hold virtual programming many different events avail- ment with shared interests students to accounting Global and Experien- gram director of the mas- this fall like a poker night and able to brothers throughout like football and navigating in “real-world settings,” tial Education program, ter of science in account- Zoom parties. the week,” Salazar said. how to hold social events to fit adding that officials are which supports students ing program at George Anne Graham, the direc- Junior Sami Walley, the the brothers’ time zones. still working to confirm in the business school Mason University, said tor of student involvement vice president of Sigma Delta “More of our guys are tak- specifics about the poten- in outreach and interna- the course will be an “im- and leadership, said Greek Tau, said chapter members ing time out of their days to tial partnerships for stu- tional initiatives – said the mersive environment” for housing is closed to chapter have had to brainstorm new check in on and connect with dents. capstone program will students to explore what members this semester. She philanthropy events in place other brothers,” Stauffers said “My philosophy for allow students to “syn- area of accountancy they said the Division for Student of SDT’s in-person fundrais- in an email. “Engagement can teaching this course is to thesize” their scholarship may wish to pursue after Affairs hosted the Our Pur- ers, like its fall buffet-style be an issue, but as the semes- have a completely con- with direct opportunities graduating like auditing pose Leadership Summit, a “Eat your Way” event for Pre- ter amps up, we are seeing sulting orientation,” he in accountancy. and taxation. virtual one-day program for vent Child Abuse America. our brothers step up to the said. “Essentially, what She said the course Jones said he didn’t executive members of all four She said the chapter is ad- challenge – even those half- we would do in my class will provide an “integral have access to an expe- Greek organizations to pre- justing its fundraising efforts way around the world and in is we will partner with skill-building experi- rience like this when pare for the year, which more to “Venmo board” graphics, different time zones.” organizations and busi- ence” for students. he was in college and than 100 chapter executives CrowdChange, an online raf- He said the chapter partic- nesses outside of GW.” LaRosa said several encourages students to attended earlier this fall. fle and UniversityTees, a cus- ipated in a virtual cross-coun- Zhang said this col- alumni who work in the “take advantage of it,” Graham said all four tom Greek apparel site, to mo- try marathon fundraiser this laboration will allow stu- private and public sector especially because of the Greek councils – the Panhel- tivate students to participate. summer for ALS research and dents to apply skills that have expressed interest in challenges in the industry lenic Association, Interfrater- She said the chapter will will continue to hold similar they learned in the class- supporting the capstone, posed by COVID-19 like nity Council, Multicultural host programming on diver- fundraising events. room over their four years and 36 seniors are cur- job insecurity. Greek Council and National sity and inclusion, mental “Over the summer, our and demonstrate to fu- rently enrolled in the ac- “To the extent that Pan-Hellenic Council – will health awareness, sexual as- brothers were able to raise ture employers they have countancy program. you have a program that hold recruitment virtually in sault awareness and substance over $2,000 to support ALS training in real-world Robin Tarpley, the is getting the students both the fall and the spring. abuse prevention throughout research, families and initia- accounting on top of text- chair of the accountancy into actual businesses, Senior Jose Salazar, the the fall with events like bias tives to improve the quality book accounting. department, said the they may impress some- president of Tau Kappa Ep- seminars. She said the chap- of fraternity and sorority life “I am hoping this course will also underline body and be able to get a silon, said he canceled the ter has been working with its across the country,” Stauffers course will open a door or communications skills, permanent job offer that chapter’s first Diversity in national headquarters to pro- said. window for my students which she said are vital way,” he said. September 14, 2020 • Page 5 NEWS THE GW HATCHET CRIME LOG

THEFT II/FROM MOTOR VEHICLE Public Property On Campus (1900 Block of F Street) 9/3/2020 – 7:13-7:53 a.m. Open Case A GW male contractor reported his tools and drill stolen from his work vehicle. Case open ROBBERY/SNATCH Public Property On Campus (800 Block of 24th Street) 9/6/2020 – 8:29 p.m. Closed Case GW Police Department officers -re sponded to a robbery report and made contact with a non-GW affiliated male complainant who reported that an unknown woman snatched his bever- age from his hand and fled the scene. GWPD officers canvassed the area but couldn’t find the subject. No identifiable suspect PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY SOPHIE MOTEN | PHOTOGRAPHER SIMPLE ASSAULT The organization's leaders said they plan to hold a welcome meeting over Zoom in the coming weeks. Off Campus 9/6/2020 – 4 p.m. Closed Case Puerto Rican student group looks to celebrate GWPD officers responded to an activat- ed blue light emergency system. Upon island’s culture arrival, GWPD officers made contact with a non-GW affiliated woman that TIFFANY GARCIA thusiasm from students vide aid following Hurri- events throughout the year. claimed an unknown male subject ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR who have approached her cane Maria. She said one of the e-board punched her two days earlier. with ideas of programming “With all the things that members was a part of Casa Off-campus incident Students are rolling out like speaker events with have been happening po- Blanca, a Latinx affinity, an organization for stu- Puerto Rican profession- litically on the island ever and has been connecting BLACKMAIL dents who identify with or als in the DMV, but leaders since the hurricane, I feel the two groups to organize want to learn more about haven’t yet held any events like we’ve kind of come a joint event for the fall. Off Campus Puerto Rican culture. since launching three together in a better, stron- She said PRSA will op- 9/8/2020 – 2:23 a.m. The Puerto Rico Stu- weeks ago. ger way,” Vilá said. “Be- erate as a space not only for Closed Case dent Association will oper- She said the main focus cause pretty much we’re all Puerto Rican students but A female student reported that an un- ate virtually this fall with for the fall will be ensur- we’ve got, and if things get anyone interested in learn- known subject contacted her via her old events like Zoom bonding ing members are comfort- messed up with the envi- ing more about the culture. email address in an attempt to black- parties and virtual discus- able and familiar with each ronment or politically, we’ll She said the group plans to mail her for Bitcoin. sion forums about the is- other. The group plans to at least have that sense of recreate Puerto Rico’s Fiesta Off-campus incident land for students looking hold a Zoom welcome party community, even a sense of De La Calle San Sebastián, to connect and celebrate in the next few weeks with family.” a festival that takes place SEXUAL ASSAULT Puerto Rico’s culture. Exec- introductions so that mem- Senior Ana Bauzá, the during the third week of utive board members said bers can meet, she said. PRSA financial director, January, with food and mu- Public Property On Campus (600 Block PRSA has been an organi- Melero said the group said the organization has sic from the island if GW of 23rd Street) zation many Puerto Rican plans to reach out through about 40 members interest- returns in the spring. 9/7/2020 – 5:33 p.m. students have wanted since social media to Puerto Ri- ed in holding more conver- She said the organiza- Closed Case Hurricane Maria, which can students and hold vir- sations about the culture, tion’s leaders will also mod- A Metropolitan Police Department devastated Puerto Rico in tual Zoom celebrations like history and current events erate discussions on Zoom September 2017, struck and Noche Puertorriqueña, an in Puerto Rico as an effect and Instagram Live this detective advised GWPD officers of a annual celebration in Octo- of Hurricane Maria. She fall with students from the sexual assault on campus after a non- left students wanting a col- lective group to organize ber during the University’s said Puerto Rico is differ- island and professionals GW-affiliated female complainant told fundraisers and unify on Latinx Heritage Celebra- ent from other states in the from Puerto Rico to teach MPD officers she was assaulted by an campus. tion, to build a community. United States and countries students about the condi- unknown male subject. “It’s important at GW “For now, for this semes- in Latin America in that it’s tions and political problems Referred to MPD and any university, in gen- ter, at least toward the be- a territory, which makes a affecting Puerto Rico after eral, to make sure that peo- ginning, that is our focus,” community especially im- the hurricane and former HARASSMENT (VERBAL OR ple hear about the situation Melero said. “To make sure portant for students from Gov. Ricardo “Ricky” Ros- WRITTEN) in Puerto Rico,” said senior that everyone knows each the island. selló’s resignation in De- Marielena Melero, the co- other, that we know what “Puerto Rico has such cember. Private Property Within Campus Bound president of the group and our goals are and obvious- a unique political status, “A lot of people have (2200 Block of G Street) a former Hatchet reporter. ly, for them to make sugges- and that transfers to social become more conscious 9/9/2020 – 7:55 a.m. “That’s why we don’t limit tions of what type of activi- interactions and things like of the conditions and the Closed Case ourselves to just being a ties they want to see, so we that,” Bauzá said. “We’re problems in the island, not GWPD officers received a report from community of Puerto Rican can better plan for when kind of part of the U.S., but only after the hurricane, a male complainant that an unknown students. We want to be a hopefully all of this is over.” we’re not like the U.S. but but also Ricky’s [resigna- male subject was harassing individuals community for any stu- Vilá, the other co-pres- we’re also not a Latin Amer- tion], and the media has dents here.” ident of PRSA, said the or- ican country because we’re had more focus on Puerto on the street as they walked by. Upon ganization was needed for technically not a country.” Rico, which we actually arrival, GWPD officers made contact Melero said the organi- zation officially got off the students from the island Senior Mariajosé Pascu- didn’t have before,” Pascual with the subject, issued him a bar notice ground in April when she and the “diaspora” to con- al, the public relations coor- said. “You could say a lot of and sent him away. nect with each other and dinator for PRSA, said the people didn’t know who we Subject barred and senior Camila Vilá, the other co-president of PRSA, explore their native home. group plans to collaborate were. So it’s good to form a contacted the Division for She said many Puerto Ri- with Puerto Rican organi- community, which we are Student Affairs to start a can students on campus zations at neighboring uni- a lot of Puerto Rican at GW –Compiled by Kateryna Stepanenko group. She said the group felt more connected to each versities in D.C. and Latinx and also around the United has received “a lot” of en- other after uniting to pro- student groups at GW for States.” Milken researchers to combat maternal malnutrition using $2 million grant RACHEL ANNEX collaborate with researchers from STAFF WRITER Tanzania and India, chose an adap- tive trial design to conduct their re- Researchers from the Milken search because it will allow them to Institute School of Public Health re- revisit micronutrient doses given to ceived a nearly $2 million grant ear- test subjects to determine what is lier this month to investigate ways most effective for pregnant women. to decrease malnutrition in pregnant She said she’ll determine a dose of women. nutrients to start testing based on re- The research, funded by a grant search and will then adapt the dose from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foun- depending on whether it was effec- dation, will use an adaptive trial de- tive. sign, which sets a certain amount of Smith said she’s looking forward nutrients to test and analyze whether to working with her team of research- a dose was effective, to develop data ers, who she said have a diverse range to support the health of pregnant of skill sets and interests and some of women and their children. Maternal whom have never worked on mater- nutrition experts said research in the nal health before. area has long been under-researched, “Everyone says they want to do adding that the project could poten- interdisciplinary research, but I’m ex- tially change the World Health Orga- cited that we actually have the chance nization’s maternal nutrition guide- to actually do it,” she said. lines. Maternal malnutrition experts Emily Smith, an assistant pro- said this area of research has typi- fessor of global health and exercise cally focused on child nutrition after and nutrition sciences and the lead the baby is born, and more research researcher for the study, said mater- needs to be done on the nutrients the nal nutrition research lacks modern mother needs during pregnancy. methods to study the role of micronu- Rafael Perez-Escamilla, a profes- trients in pregnant women. sor of public health at the Yale School She said 75 to 80 percent of wom- of Medicine, said maternal malnutri- ARIELLE BADER | ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR en take prenatal vitamins during tion starts with the mother not receiv- Public health school researchers will use a $2 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to study malnutrition dur- pregnancy, a recommendation from ing proper micronutrients in her diet, ing pregnancy, a topic experts said is often neglected in research. the U.S. Department of Agriculture, even before she becomes pregnant. but she said USDA’s guidelines are He said academics should research the first years of life.” have more importance, but at the end just a vehicle for a baby,” Locks said. based on minimal and dated research food inequities in poor areas both Perez-Escamilla said the issue of the day, the foundation of life is es- Locks said Smith’s research is es- on pregnant women. in the United States and around the of maternal malnutrition has been tablished in many ways through the sential because it has the potential “They do that because as we un- world and find which micronutrients under-researched because society quality of the diet and nutrition dur- to “ultimately change” the World derstand from the USDA dietary can aid women in pregnancy. hasn’t traditionally valued the health ing preconception, gestation and ear- Health Organization’s global guide- reference intake guidelines, they say “We know deficiencies of vita- of women and children. He said phil- ly childhood,” Perez-Escamilla said. lines on maternal nutrition. She said that pregnant women should have mins and some minerals after birth anthropic organizations like the Bill Lindsey Locks, an assistant pro- maternal nutrition research has typi- more micronutrients – that’s why can lead to producing human milk or & Melinda Gates Foundation have fessor of global health at the Boston cally focused on child nutrition with- you take a prenatal vitamin,” Smith breast milk that has a lower supply of typically focused on finding “magic University School of Public Health, out a heavy focus on the mother’s nu- said. “But those numbers about why those vitamins and minerals for the bullet” solutions to maternal nutri- said understanding micronutrients tritional intake. you should take that much iron, that babies,” Perez-Escamilla said. “The tion, but the issue requires a more in- and how they affect women’s health “I think that this research really much folic acid, that much calcium, point I’m trying to make is that we depth approach. in pregnancy is critical for the health has the potential to be high impact those numbers actually are not based really need to think of maternal nutri- “Saying we feel it is very impor- of both the mother and the baby. in terms that it will ultimately affect in very much research of pregnant tion as a life-force issue that needs to tant to address Alzheimer’s or we “I think there’s been a lot more at- antenatal care and our approach to women.” be properly addressed at preconcep- think it’s very important to address tention in recent years to the fact that malnutrition women throughout Smith said her team, which will tion, during pregnancy and during colon cancer, those are perceived to the mother is also a woman and not pregnancy globally,” Locks said. WHAT THE UNIVERSITY WON'T TALK ABOUT THIS WEEK What University President Thomas LeBlanc knew about Heather Swain before hiring her. p. 1

FROM GWHATCHET.COM/OPINIONS “Krug’s confession to lying about her racial identity for her entire professional career Opinions underlines the urgency for GW to completely reform the history department.” September 14, 2020 • Page 6 —SHREEYA ARANAKE ON 9/9/20 The University should abolish Panhel and IFC sororities and fraternities

reek life has always safe and unhealthy behav- threatened public ior on college campuses health and safety on comes from the existence of Gcampuses – and now CO- Greek life, like the bastion VID-19 is showing it. of misogyny that has led Around the country, par- to a warranted reputation ties and gatherings hosted for sexual assault and rape. by Greek organizations have GW’s fraternities have prov- shown a trend we know to be en they are unable to police true – a reckless disregard for misogyny. In 2018, three fra- others and ignorance of pub- ternities failed to complete lic health and safety guide- their mandatory sexual as- lines is inherent in Greek sault education – the IFC life. But Greek organizations promised harsh penalties have violated the rules that but instead fined members regulate health and safety on $5 for not attending train- campus well before students ing sessions. As fraternities around the country were have failed to address the asked to heed the warnings public health crisis of sexual of public health officials. Sex- assault in the past, it should ual assault and binge drink- come as no surprise to stu- ing plague chapters across dents that they have failed the country, and Panhellenic to act responsibly during the Association and Interfrater- pandemic. nity Council chapters at GW This is not to say all as- have violated rules prevent- pects of Greek life are bad ing hazing and binge drink- Cartoon by Tara Peckham – they are centers of charity ing. and networking and pro- and sororities. Their mes- In both incidents, a common an outbreak that infected 11 er and it will be more likely vide valuable opportunities Kiran Hoeffner-Shah sage points out an essen- criticism was the tendency students. At the University that students will be able to for students to socialize and Managing Director tial reason why Greek life of Greek life organizations of Mississippi, an outbreak return in the spring. make friends. Greek life can cannot be reformed at the to ignore racist or racially of cases and several deaths But calls to abolish Greek contribute to breaking bar- university level – national insensitive behavior. Even have been traced to frater- life should not only focus riers between different cul- organizations, which over- when organizations dedi- nity rush parties. And at the on recent events – it is a tures, forging friendships Coupled with partying see chapters, are resistant cate time to fighting racism, University of Washington, necessary response to an and helping students to during a pandemic, Greek to reform. Similar accusa- they have faced systemic 155 of the school’s 1,100 fra- unhealthy pattern of binge pursue careers. Evaluating organizations are highlight- tions have been leveled by resistance to change from ternity members have tested drinking culture that has ex- their value – and the idea ing their privilege. Colleges former fraternity members national chapters. If mem- positive for coronavirus. isted for years. Students who of abolition – requires ac- shouldn’t continue to accept at Duke, Northwestern and bers are unable to police the We can only imagine what participate in sororities and knowledging their successes their unconvincing promises American universities. At actions of each other and na- kinds of gatherings are hap- fraternities are at a higher and failures. But the failures to do better every time they GW, the Feminist Student tional leadership is resistant pening at GW’s off-campus risk of binge drinking in of Greek life are numerous are caught violating safety Union campaigned last year to broader reform, it needs fraternity homes and how college and sustained binge – fraternities and sororities regulations. GW should lead to encourage students not to to be taken down as a whole. they are potentially harm- drinking later in life. At GW, are unable to overcome an the charge in improving cam- rush because of its past with Racism is an abject threat ing the surrounding com- Alpha Epsilon Pi was shut entrenched legacy of rac- pus safety around the coun- racist incidents and sexual to the health and safety of munity. down in 2014 following haz- ism, an unfortunate culture try by eliminating a source assault. students of color, and the Greek life is built on a ing and alcohol violations. of misogyny and now a of binge drinking, bullying, Campaigns against refusal of Greek organiza- legacy of privilege, and their Phi Kappa Psi recently re- reckless disregard for pub- racism, misogyny, sexual as- Greek life are often sparked tions to properly address its past actions show a disregard turned to campus following lic health. GW cannot treat sault and COVID-19 – abolish after racist incidents – a fa- legacy and the harm caused for the wellbeing of others – a four-year suspension for these failures as an unfor- Greek life altogether. miliar story for GW which by it informs the current mo- as do their actions during sexual misconduct, alcohol tunate afterthought. To be The movement to get rid has seen multiple racist in- ment. Fraternities, in a show the pandemic. Throwing violations and hazing. The leaders in promoting public of Greek life is not new. At cidents. Last summer, the of privilege and inherent parties while the country ex- culture of binge drinking health and safety, adminis- Vanderbilt University, where then-president of Phi Sigma selfishness, have failed to periences a pandemic is an and hazing that exists at trators must do away with 43 percent of students are in Sigma posted a racist Snap- adhere to the safety guide- example of the extreme lib- fraternities has contributed Panhel and IFC. fraternities and sororities, chat making light of slavery, lines designed to stop the erty that has existed since the to the culture of sexism and –Kiran Hoeffner-Shah, a the campaign to cut Greek and in 2018 three students in coronavirus. At the Uni- beginning of Greek life. By sexual assault that exists in senior majoring in political life has been led by former Alpha Phi captioned a Snap- versity of New Hampshire, eliminating Greek life, Foggy fraternities nationwide. science and psychology, is the members of fraternities chat with a racist stereotype. one fraternity party led to Bottom residents will be saf- Some of the most un- managing director.

LeBlanc should resign – but GW needs MPD should decrease its to enact long-lasting change presence across D.C., on campus n my first GW killings. This isn’t to say actions. For instance, the STAFF EDITORIAL tour, the first Foggy Bottom needs no incident last fall where Faculty and students are a voice. Yes, LeBlanc should for things to get better. thing I found police whatsoever, or that a student was pushed in a state of mutiny against resign. But beyond his tenure, Faculty and students never Ostrange was the number police are unnecessary in down a flight of stairs University President Thomas officials need to make a - com had any say in the hiring of of police officers wander- some situations. The real- by officers would have LeBlanc’s leadership. At least a mitment to amplify the voices administrators like LeBlanc, ing about Foggy Bottom. ity is that police are still reached a quicker con- dozen organizations are calling of faculty and students to en- so it is no surprise that he has I saw officers from the needed in many areas clusion had the offend- for his resignation, signing pe- sure every president down the lost the trust and confidence of U.S. Capitol Police, GW of life, but they are often ing parties been wearing titions, writing letters and most line can work in harmony with both groups. In order to avoid Police Department, Met- present when unneeded, body cameras to show recently protesting outside of the GW community. Whether future mistakes like LeBlanc, ropolitan Police Depart- potentially exacerbating what actually happened his on-campus residence. in the form of giving a student faculty and students need to be ment and the U.S. Secret delicate situations. on those steps. Calls for LeBlanc to step the ability to vote on the Board brought to the discussion table. Service. I wasn’t used to When GWPD gets a GWPD has shown down have escalated, but they of Trustees or giving faculty a Administrators must diversify coexisting around such call for a situation they that they are actively aren’t new. We always believed say in administrative searches, their search committees for any a high volume of police cannot handle or that meeting calls to change, LeBlanc should step down, as change needs to take place be- official or future GW president officers – nor did I think needs to be processed and it is time for MPD to did other students and faculty. yond LeBlanc’s resignation that to include students and faculty, they were needed on through the District, they do the same. They must It’s time to look at the deep- ensures students and faculty like those in the Student Asso- campus. call MPD. This results decrease their presence rooted systems in place at the always have a voice at the top. ciation or the Faculty Senate. in armed MPD officers in communities across University that allowed him to This trail of mistakes and Had faculty had a say in the Hannah Thacker roaming the hallways of the District and expand step in – and make the faulty misjudgments is reflected in LeBlanc’s hiring, they may have Opinions Editor our residence halls and their reform efforts. The decisions he did – in the first the newfound vigor of de- rejected him or not supported academic buildings, cre- D.C. Council recently place. mands for his resignation. The his vision for GW to become a ating an uncomfortable passed an emergency When we first called on Faculty Association held a pro- STEM-centered institution. environment for all stu- police reform bill that re- LeBlanc to resign, we were add- test outside LeBlanc’s house on Students and faculty should The United States is dents and faculty. Stu- quires the swift release of ing our voices to those of the Friday, decrying layoffs and ex- also have a greater voice on the in the middle of a revo- dents who should be con- body camera footage to Faculty Association and just pressing “no confidence” in his Board. The Board is ultimately lutionary moment where cerned and preoccupied the public, limits the use a vocal minority of students. leadership. Several professors responsible for approving ad- the country is being with their studies are in- of deadly force and bans At the time, students and fac- have written op-eds pillorying ministrators like LeBlanc. In forced to grapple with a stead concerned and pre- the department from ulty expressed concern over a LeBlanc as a failed leader. their hiring process, they must serious systemic problem occupied with the police buying military-grade planned increase in STEM ma- For students, the turning have known that he wanted between race and polic- presence. Administrators equipment. While this jors, proposed enrollment drop point has clearly come as well. to shift the University away ing. Amid the murders should recognize how is a start to addressing and a racially insensitive anal- Several student organizations from the humanities that we of George Floyd, Breonna disruptive MPD pres- the reforms that need to ogy LeBlanc used to tell a stu- have all released statements are known for. This shows a Taylor, Jacob Blake and ence truly is and ensure happen within the de- dent why GW wouldn’t divest demanding LeBlanc leave GW. serious disconnect between the countless other Black inviting MPD to campus partment, it does not go from fossil fuels at the time. Students have cited Swain’s Board and the University it is Americans, we must en- is an absolute last option far enough. After a three- But since then, confidence hiring as the latest failure of supposed to represent. The SA sure the national spot- by opting for a greater fo- hour-long debate in the in LeBlanc has cratered even LeBlanc’s judgment – the MSU president currently gets to sit light on police depart- cus on de-escalation. Council, they decided to further – and the reasons for official only broke off her hiring on the Board as a non-voting ments across the country In response to student delay cutting or shrink- his resignation have multi- after a massive student outcry, member, which is great when extends to the local level calls for change, GWPD ing the size of the police plied. Despite securing a $300 the latest example of GW hav- it comes to elevating student too, starting with D.C. has recently rolled out a force. They also have million line of credit, GW has ing to be shamed by its stu- voices, but it means nothing police. MPD must recon- series of reforms involv- not discussed increas- commenced layoffs of staff, dents into doing the right thing. when it comes to making tan- sider its presence across ing training and the use ing social programs that a devastating blow to work- The president’s stampede of gible change. Students deserve the District and on cam- of body cameras. The would aid in taking the ers and their families during a mistakes and loss of confidence a seat at the table and should pus and undertake seri- new measures, which extremely vast workload pandemic. And as layoffs took from faculty and students have the ability to cast a vote ous reform that reflects include training on bias, from officers to those bet- place, LeBlanc greenlighted the means he should resign for the on behalf of the body. One vote the national conversation de-escalation techniques ter equipped. hiring of Heather Swain as vice good of the University. But he will likely not tip the entire surrounding policing. and defense tactics, are Serious reform is go- president for communications is a symptom of a larger prob- Board, but it puts students on The constant police great demonstrations of ing to take time, but there and marketing – either without lem: Students and faculty are the record for decisions they presence in Foggy Bot- how police forces should is no time like the present realizing or without caring that clearly not respected attendees support and don’t support. tom is detrimental to our change behavior in re- to start conversations and she had helped protect a sexual of GW’s decision-making table. LeBlanc is a symptom of a campus’ sense of com- sponse to complaints by create plans for change. abuser from prosecution. Otherwise, professors would larger problem at GW. The GW munity and is potentially the civilians they serve. –Hannah Thacker, a Behind each frustration not feel antagonized and stu- community needs to recognize fatal for residents of color Body cameras in particu- junior majoring in political was the simple notion that fac- dents would not feel ignored. the larger problem if we want given the department’s lar will help foster ac- communication, is the ulty and students never had That needs to change in order real systemic change. history regarding police countability with police opinions editor.

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RELEASED “AFTERMATH,” AN ALBUM BY ELIZABETH COOK CultureSeptember 14, 2020 • Page 7 THIS WEEK: Talking to relatives who put politics over pandemic safety CLARA DUHON built-up community-wide to mail in your ballot. STAFF WRITER immunity to COVID-19, we don’t yet have a vaccine, For the grandparents Talking about politics which means anyone could who dismiss fact- with family can be diffi- contract it. COVID-19 is also checked articles cult, but the pandemic has found to spread more eas- Even though referencing brought on a new level of ily than the flu, and people a well-researched argument frustration. carrying the virus have the might be your first instinct, Listening to one of your ability to spread it for a lon- ease up on the CNN articles relatives minimize the im- ger period of time than they and Centers for Disease Con- pact of the COVID-19 pan- would the flu. trol and Prevention statistics demic is unnerving and According to an article when trying to inform a rela- has the potential to divide published by The Journal tive. A conversation you’re families. It can be easy to of the American Medical having with a disgruntled feel caught off guard when Association, the number of family member can quickly a loved one isn’t taking the reported COVID-19-related derail into one about distrust health crisis seriously, but deaths in late April was of the media or discrediting there are a few things you 15,455 while the number of of the government. can tell them to find some influenza-related deaths dur- Instead, if you want your common ground. ing a peak flu-season week is relatives to care more about Here are some tips on 752 on average. the pandemic, find a connec- what to say to a family mem- tion between something they ber who doesn’t want to ad- For the cousin who do care about and something here to safety precautions, says ‘young people they don’t. In this case, the and more importantly, how aren’t at risk’ thing they care about is you, to say it: Young people sometimes CAMILLE DESANTO | ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR and the thing they don’t yet act invincible in the face of Tired of hearing from relatives that ‘the pandemic is no worse than the flu?’ Here are our tips on how to respond. care about may be wearing a For the grandpa who danger. But when it comes mask or keeping a safe dis- says it’s ‘no worse than to COVID-19, it’s dangerous people with COVID-19, the tage of mail-in voting check warning on a tweet tance from others. the flu’ to think they are impervious more likely older people, If you have a relative who written by Trump for the Try shifting the conver- A common way to deny to the virus’ risks and conse- like parents or older family believes every word Presi- first time in May, when he sation away from telling the severity of the coronavi- quences. members, will be at risk for dent Donald Trump says said mail-in voting would be your relatives what they rus is to claim that it isn’t any Young people with CO- catching the virus. Just look against mail-in ballots, it “substantially fraudulent.” If should do for themselves, more dangerous than the VID-19 are less likely to be at college parties across the would be worth mentioning fraud large enough to change and focus on what you’d common flu. In that instance, hospitalized or develop long- country, which have been that all types of voter fraud the outcome of an election appreciate them to do for be sure to remind them why term health problems than linked to spikes in the spread are rare. The five states that occurred, it would very like- you. For example, instead of the probability and severity older populations, but the of the coronavirus. permit all elections to use ly be detected. Your family saying “you need to wear a of contracting each virus var- rate at which younger people mail-in ballots have reported members shouldn’t feel com- mask,” try “it would mean a For the aunt who thinks pelled to head to an in-per- ies greatly. contract the virus is rapidly frauds will take advan- “very little” fraud. lot to me if you would wear The public had no prior growing. The more younger Twitter even placed a fact- son voting location – it’s safer a mask for my safety.”

D.C. bookstore ships personalized book orders to customers BRENNAN FISKE emailed the store asking book he’d recommend, REPORTER if “she gave [them] $100” but he suggested people whether they could put read the work of Spanish together a stack of books novelist, Javier Marías, “a At least during the for her based on her in- writer that Americans of- pandemic, students can terests. They agreed and ten overlook.” Marías has get a collection of books started universally offer- written award-winning that fit their interests ing the grab bag service, books including “A Heart delivered to their door- he said. So White” and “The In- steps. “We thought it was a fatuations.” Capitol Hill Books at great idea and started of- When filling the or- 657 C St. SE closed down fering the service to ev- ders, bookstore staff when the pandemic eryone,” Burk said. looks at the customer’s first hit D.C., forcing the Customers worldwide preferences and select bookstore to learn new can fill out a form with books they think they ways to retain custom- their contact informa- might enjoy based on ers. Since late March, tion, shipping address novels they’ve liked in co-owner Kyle Burk said and desired price range the past, which custom- COURTESY OF IAN CYRUS CHING the bookstore has been to receive a stack of books ers can indicate on the Members of the GW community have painstakingly recreated GW’s campus virtually in the sandbox video game Mine- offering “grab bags” – cu- in the mail, according to order form. craft. rated boxes of books that the Capitol Hill Books “We just have a hand- customers can customize website. Customers are ful of employees,” Burk by price range and genre also asked to describe the wrote. “They all know Dozens of students recreate campus preferences. genres, authors or books our stock – and books in “The year prior to they typically enjoy so general – very well.” on Minecraft the pandemic was prob- Capitol Hill Bookstore Burk said the store ANNA BOONE ably the best financial watched 360-degree You- like to upgrade the server so employees can pick out filled more than 300 or- CULTURE EDITOR year in the history of books that fit the custom- ders worldwide in the Tube videos of people walk- that it can host up to a few the bookstore, and we er’s interests. first month of offering ing inside buildings like the hundred people at once, and expected this year to be Patrons receive a Pay- grab bags, but the total DIEGO MENDOZA Marvin Center and Gelman they agreed to pay for it for even better,” Burk said pal request to finalize number of orders is con- CONTRIBUTING CULTURE Library so the team could the rest of the semester to in an email. “Suffice it to their order. They also fidential. EDITOR accurately reconstruct small give it server upgrades.” say that 2020 had other have an option on the “The first month details down to posters on As an extension of the plans.” form to request a picture was by far the strongest the walls. fair, Diamond said he inter- Most students might not Since the end of May- of the proposed order be- month in terms of or- “We could basically see viewed student organiza- or Muriel Bowser’s order fore it ships or to select ders,” he wrote. “Since be able to physically live the entire inside of the build- tion leaders on a livestream for the closure of non- the “blind stack” option then it has gradually ta- at GW this semester, but ing, which was very, very platform for gamers called essential business on for a mystery book deliv- pered off.” there’s a way to visit campus helpful,” Ching said. Twitch. Knowing that many May 27, customers have ery. He said the grab bags from home. Ching said there are no students might not actually been allowed to make ap- Burk added that the are primarily advertised Junior Justin Diamond, extensive limitations on who play Minecraft, Diamond pointments to browse the bookstore has seen an on social media, and “a sophomore Ian Ching and can build what in the server, said he also created a Dis- three-story bookstore in uptick in requests for lot” of the orders the at least 60 other students are and there has not yet been a cord page for the server – an groups of one or two peo- novels written by au- store has received come using Minecraft to recreate user who has made an effort online gaming forum where ple. In addition to small thors of color in the past from clicks on the com- campus online. Diamond to “mess anything up.” players can talk with one an- group appointments few months, adding that pany’s Twitter page. He said students can currently “We have a very libertar- other and strategize further for browsing inside the some of the most fre- said the store will likely explore the inside of build- ian view of who can build digital construction. store, Capitol Hill Book- quently requested genres continue the grab bag ings like Gelman Library, and who can’t,” he said. In addition to finish- store also hosts outdoor include science fiction service indefinitely, even Thurston Hall and Univer- Along with the campus ing the interiors of some sidewalk sales on the and mysteries. after the pandemic sub- sity Yard, and dozens of they created on the Mine- residence halls, Ching and weekends. “Some people want to sides, because of its suc- students are constructing craft server, Diamond and Diamond said the last big Despite opening back escape reality and read cess in reaching people the remaining 15 percent of Ching were given the idea structure remaining to build up, the owner said he nothing but happy end- who live outside the Dis- campus, which will include by a freshman to recreate a is the GW Hospital. Stu- continued to run the grab ings, while others want trict. the GW Hospital. virtual Student Organiza- dents interested in helping bag service to keep up a to dig in and request dys- “It’s a great way for us “It’s a beacon of hope tion Fair online. Diamond out with the last stages can strong consumer base. topian fiction and books to reach other customers for the GW community in a posted on Overheard at GW follow the progress on the The idea for the grab about plagues,” Burk who don’t live in D.C. or trying time,” Diamond said. last month advertising for server’s Discord page, Dia- bags was born out of a wrote. can’t make it down to our “We’re bringing the campus leaders of student organiza- mond said. conversation with a cus- Burk said he can’t shop to browse,” wrote to the people.” tions to enter their organi- The Minecraft world tomer. Burk said a woman pinpoint one particular Burk. The two Minecraft en- zation’s name, a short de- also includes several “Easter gineers said the server has scription and a contact for a eggs” on the virtual cam- acted as a social hub for stu- student leader. pus, including an avatar of dents, especially freshmen, Diamond and other or- Michael Brown, a professor currently unable to experi- ganizers of the Minecraft in the Elliott School of In- ence campus life. Diamond Student Org Fair scheduled ternational Affairs, wearing said he is working with GW their event for Sept. 4, the his signature orange tie, the to upgrade the Minecraft day before the GW-spon- “exact same poster” as in the server so up to 200 people sored virtual fair. admissions office and a hid- can use the site at once, and He said shortly before den shrine dedicated to Uni- students were able to tune this Minecraft event, he re- versity President Thomas into the account earlier this alized that the $20 server LeBlanc, Diamond said. month to participate in an he and Ching had been The team said the most online version of the Student sponsoring thus far would rewarding aspect of this Organization Fair. not support the number of project has been experienc- The task has taken hun- students using the server at ing the camaraderie from dreds of hours from April once. Diamond reached out student builders who dedi- to August among all the to administrators at the Di- cated hours to complete the contributors to complete, the vision for Student Affairs, project. two said. Ching said after who agreed to sponsor the “There’s no reward for studying maps, satellite im- cost of an upgraded server, spending 40 hours building ages and building plans of about $75 per month. the Elliott School or Gel- campus, he and Diamond “Right before the org fair man digitally, but people decided to use a one-me- event, we knew we were do it anyway,” Diamond ter-to-one-block ratio and going to have probably up said. “And now it’s open to slowly build campus streets CAMILLE DESANTO | ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR to a hundred people on the the world for people to go Capitol Hill Books in Northeast is offering patrons the option to pick a price point and genre and receive a mystery block by block. server at one time,” he said. on and enjoy and host their “grab bag” of books in the mail. Ching added that he “I told them that we would events on the server.” GAMES OF THE PAST MEN’S SOCCER WOMEN’S SAILING vs. UMBC at MAISA Women’s Singlehanded Sept. 16, 2017 Championships Men’s soccer draws with UMBC Sept. 15 and 16, 2018 after a double overtime thriller. The Colonials nabbed first place in a 17-team field. NUMBER Tamaki Machi’s 2019 save percentage, the lowest recorded by a GW primary SportsSeptember 14, 2020 • Page 8 goalkeeper since at least 2015. CRUNCH .784 Fall sport check-in: Volleyball and men’s water polo tackle a new off-season EMILY MAISE “We’re taking it slow and tournaments in Florida, SPORTS EDITOR that’s OK,” Bernson said. North Carolina and Texas, “We’d usually be testing respectively, within the first With fall sports delayed their cardio and seeing how month of competition. She until the spring semester, The they are when they come said losing team trips for Hatchet is checking in with head back, but we’re taking it away games is a downside coaches from affected programs really slow in regards to pace to not playing in the fall, to gain insight on how each of touching the ball.” partially because they helped team is handling the pause on Groups have been the squad bond on the road. competition. Check back each working out in groups “We’re in situations that week for new installments. of five or 10, frequently I think highlight people’s Volleyball and men’s cleaning balls and reviewing personalities and how they water polo are eyeing skill- mechanics. Bernson said interact,” Bernson said. “And based training to ease she joked with spring sports often when we talk to former athletes into competition in coaches, whose seasons collegiate athletes, they’ll the spring. were cut short by the health talk about their memories The Atlantic 10 and crisis, that she was “jealous” on a team trip because that Mid-Atlantic Water Polo they were able to practice sometimes is a big chunk Conference postponed individual skills before of their fondness of playing fall sports until the spring coming together as a team. on a sports team – those semester amid the ongoing “We get jealous a little moments.” pandemic. Head volleyball bit of the spring sports that coach Sarah Bernson and get to train individually Men’s water polo head men’s water polo coach and then they become a With 13 of its 16-member Barry King said the fall will team in the spring, and they team in the District, King FILE PHOTO BY ETHAN STOLER resemble its spring training get the foundation before said the group is focusing on Head men’s water polo coach Barry King said he hopes the team will start using on-campus facilities by with more individualized teamwork,” she said. “When fitness and individual, skill- November. and skill-based workouts, we usually start playing, it’s based training. He added but the teams will need to all team all the time, and now that the team is not currently would not be required to 17 days later we’re playing, competitions,” he added. navigate challenges brought we get to try it for ourselves.” using on-campus facilities, return to campus “under we’re competing,” King Without practices, study on by the pandemic, like She added that student- but he hopes the team will any circumstances” when said. “The whole season is a halls and visits to athletic finding a safe place to train. athletes not in the D.C.- be up to “full speed” and the University announced an process of incorporating the trainers in the Smith Center, Here’s how the two teams area are also taking on playing by November. online fall semester. first years in.” King said he misses out on are using the fall to prepare individualized workouts. “If we can get up to speed “They have a more Players were encouraged “informal” chances to check for spring play: Bernson said she thought by November and have some solidified situation at home to change their course in with student-athletes. But the decision to postpone semblance of fitness and with their established club schedule this fall to he added that he is speaking Volleyball volleyball was the right stuff like that, then it will be team,” King said. “It made accommodate some extra to his team now more than Colonials who have decision, and she prepared great,” King said. “If we have sense for the three guys who studying time. King said he ever to keep in contact online. returned to D.C. have been her team over the summer some challenges in terms of are home to be home and wants the team to focus on “I actually probably able to get back on the court, for each possible outcome getting the training together, have access to that kind of succeeding in the classroom, talked to them more as a Bernson said, but the pace – virtually or in person – it will be this possibility that training.” which included taking a group or individuals now of play and safety protocols regarding fall sports. January is the first time that Men’s water polo heavier load in the fall to than when they’re normally have changed. “In those discussions, some of these guys have welcomed five freshmen to help manage time when on campus,” King said. “We She said the team is we’ve said in all cases that we touched the ball in over a its roster this season. King competition rolls around in have more ready access to taking its return to play will be together as a team,” year.” said postponing the season the spring. each other. It requires us to slowly in accordance with Bernson said. “It will either King added that the until the spring will help “We needed to shift schedule things a little bit the NCAA’s resocialization be virtually, in person, in all three players not in D.C. the new additions become some things around so that more, be a little bit more plan, which stipulates three cases the team environment are at home training with acclimated to the program people were taking possibly attentive to our calendars. phases of varying safety would carry on – it just might their club teams. Athletic before the squad sets foot in heavier loads and more It’s really just kind of about protocols regarding facility all look different.” department spokesperson the water for competition. important things in the fall having regular contact use, practice sizes and Last season, the Colonials Brian Sereno said in an email “In a typical season, the since we weren’t going to and understanding what COVID-19 testing. traveled to three consecutive late July that student-athletes first years showed up and have the added weight of everybody’s challenges are.” Top sports moments: Men’s soccer notches first NCAA Tournament win WILL MARGERUM of its 17 regular season the clock. STAFF WRITER matches. Lone tallied 19 GW advanced to the goals, and senior goalkeeper Sweet 16 against No. 3 In lieu of fall sports, we’re Harry Bargmann stopped Indiana, which boasted a dusting off the history books 131 shots. Both still stand pair of prolific goalscorers and taking a look back on 10 of as single-season records in brothers Ken and the best GW sports moments, for the program. Lone also Steve Snow. Ken was the ever. Here’s to hoping some set the program record for reigning Hermann Trophy old-fashioned nostalgia can most games with a goal winner, given to the best keep us going until the restart. in a single season, hitting male college player in the the back of the net in 14 country. No. 4: First NCAA different matches. Indiana was a familiar Tournament win sends A 9–0 thrashing of St. foe for the Colonials. During Colonials to Sweet 16 Bonaventure and a 1–0 the previous season, GW The 1989 men’s soccer win over Navy in the week traveled to Indiana and team made history by leading up to postseason knocked off the then-top FILE PHOTO BY ETHAN STOLER reaching the second round play set the stage for the ranked Hoosiers 1–0. Head volleyball coach Sarah Bernson said the team has spent time virtually with Gianna, an 8-year-old of the NCAA Tournament, battling an autoimmune disorder, over Zoom. Colonials. In the first This time around, becoming the first team to round of the Atlantic 10 Indiana scored two goals win an NCAA match. Tournament, the team on either side of the half and The squad had been to faced a rematch with Penn dispatched the Colonials Eight-year-old joins volleyball team the NCAA Tournament State, which had bested GW 4–0. Junior forward Ken three times prior in 1974, 2–1 earlier in the season and Snow scored the opening as part of bonding program 1977 and 1978, but the sent them home from the goal six minutes into the Colonials were sent home A-10 Tournament a year match, while Steve Snow without a win each time. before. notched a goal and an EMILY MAISE second squad to work with on a call at one time, and Eleven years later, the team GW failed to get its assist. GW launched eight SPORTS EDITOR the organization. Women’s once she met every player went on to defeat local revenge. A brace from shots but could not hit the basketball added 10-year-old in a small group setting, the rivals George Mason in the Lone was not enough back of the net. Volleyball signed on Mikaylah Poole to the squad whole team joined her for first round. to prevent the Nittany Under Lidster, the an 8-year-old as part of a last year. Players and athletic a call. The squad has since The star-studded Lions from capturing a program was able to bonding program that pairs department staff participat- transitioned back to small squad, led by the school’s 3–2 win en route to their capture an A-10 regular- college teams with children ed in a virtual 5K with Poole group meetings to have more all-time winningest coach third consecutive A-10 season title in 1992, as well battling medical challenges, late last month. interaction with Gianna and George Lidster and then- title. Despite their early as A-10 Tournament crowns according to a release last Bernson added that the to make her feel more com- sophomore forward Mario exit from the conference in 2002 and 2004. Lidster month. team spent about six weeks fortable, Bernson said. Lone, bounced back from a tournament, the Colonials retired at the conclusion Gianna, whose last name training, attending an orien- Gianna met each player, six-win 1988 campaign and were ultimately selected of the 2011 season after 20 is not mentioned in the re- tation and forming a leader- coach and members of vol- earned an at-large bid to the to play the Patriots in the years at the helm and 201 lease, and the volleyball team ship team to prepare for Gi- leyball’s support staff, like tournament. first round of the NCAA wins. He won his first A-10 connected through Team Im- anna. She said the leadership strength and conditioning Spurred by eight wins Tournament. Coach of the Year Award pact, a Boston-based organi- team includes sophomore coach Simone Morin and in its first nine matches, The Colonials brushed in 1989 and tacked on two zation that couples children middle blocker Addie Feek, athletic trainer Rebecca Bar- the 1989 team went on to the Patriots aside 3–1, more before it was all said undergoing medical chal- senior middle blocker Callie ron. set the program record scoring their three goals on and done. lenges with college athletic Fauntleroy, junior libero Bel- “We really want her to for most wins in a season just four shots thanks to a Bargmann’s 337 career programs for two years. The la Bowman and senior libero know and feel part of our with 14. Away wins against series of defensive miscues. saves also landed him No. release states that Gianna is Sydney Welch. program in regards to every- Georgetown, Syracuse and George Mason had cut the 1 in school history. Lone tackling Juvenile Dermat- Over the summer, the body that is part of our or- West Virginia highlighted lead to 2–1 right before would go on to become omyositis, an autoimmune Atlantic 10 postponed all fall ganization,” Bernson said. GW’s regular-season halftime, but GW held on GW’s all-time leader in disease that affects skin, competition until the spring Bernson said Gianna has results. during the second half goals (50) and points (117). muscle and blood vessels. semester. As a result, Gi- taught the team to find the GW featured a high- and eventually secured the In 1989, Lone earned his Junior setter Lauren anna will need to wait a few “joy in little things,” whether powered offense during victory via a late strike from first of two A-10 Player of LaBeck said in the release months before joining the that be a Disney movie or a that season, scoring in 16 Rod Gee with just 1:26 on the Year awards. that Giana has been a “pos- team in person and attend- program on Animal Planet. itive light” during the COV- ing games. “It brings us back to ID-19 pandemic. “It’s been certainly diffi- ourselves as little kids, and “She is an amazing, fun- cult because we’re partnered we enjoy it,” Bernson said. ny and smart little girl who with a wonderful, bright “You’re never too old to re- puts a smile on everyone’s 8-year-old and physical in- visit it or experience it for the face,” LaBeck said in the re- teraction is what she wants first time.” lease. “The team and I can’t more than anything,” Bern- Junior outside hitter Paz wait to meet her in person son said. “That’s been the Dozie-Nnamah called Gi- when the time is right!” tough part, but we are real- anna “one-of-a-kind,” add- Head coach Sarah Bern- ly kicking butt in the virtual ing that she can’t wait to son said in an interview that meetings.” bond more with Gianna. the squad was approached She said the team has “One would think that by the athletic department’s been spending time with Gi- it’d be difficult forming a community service staff to anna virtually over Zoom, relationship with a child work with Team Impact, drawing, talking about mov- via Zoom calls, but Gigi has and the decision “just made ies and checking in about been a doll,” Dozie-Nnamah sense.” what’s going on in her life. said in the release. “She is so “I also know some coach- Bernson added that Gianna intelligent with such a bub- es around the NCAA in vol- introduced the team to her bly personality. You can tell leyball that are also doing it, cockatoo. she has a genuine passion and it’s just been a lot of posi- Bernson said the squad for taking care of others, es- tive feedback,” Bernson said. met with Gianna in waves pecially animals, which is PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY SABRINA GODIN The Colonials are the The 1989 men’s soccer team thrashed the Patriots in the first round of the NCAA Tournament to with a few players hopping impressive to see at her age.” advance to the Sweet 16.