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King out for Rutgers dismantles GW the season Program for teen by Alex Byers Sophomore Travis King Hatchet Staff Writer will have surgery Monday to repair a fractured kneecap and reporters expands GW’s women’s basketball team will miss the rest of the sea- son, the point guard told The knew a win over Rutgers Univer- by Niketa Kumar Hatchet Sunday. ton and a research assistant in sity Sunday wouldn’t come easy. Senior Staff Writer What the Colonials probably didn’t The New Haven, Conn., the School of Media and Public know was just how easy No. 6/7 native will apply to the NCAA Affairs. “It’s the fourth-largest GW students and profes- (AP, ESPN/USA Today) Rutgers’s for a medical redshirt for the school system in the country, sional journalists have been victory would come. remainder of the season – but out of 59 high schools only educating the next generation of Rutgers built an early lead over which will give him three years 26 had some type of journalism writers and reporters in District No. 14/12 (AP, ESPN/USA Today) of eligibility when he returns program” public high schools for years, GW and never looked back, dis- next season. King originally The John S. and James and now the program that fa- mantling the Colonials 67-42. suffered the injury during a Knight Foundation gave the cilitates this interaction is set to GW coach Joe McKeown used pick-up basketball game over School District of Philadelphia expand to Philadelphia. one word to describe his feelings the summer in Connecticut, and Prime Movers a $500,000 Faculty in the School of after Sunday’s letdown: embarrass- forcing him to miss the team’s grant to fund the expansion. The Media and Public Affairs estab- ment. first game of the season. Knight Foundation has funded lished Prime Movers by model- “I’m embarrassed by our ef- King played one min- Prime Movers in D.C. every year ing the Washington Post’s Young fort,” he said. “I promise you you’re ute Nov. 14 against Boston since its inception in 2004, except Journalist Development Pro- not going to see that again the rest University before leaving the this past year. gram. Expanding Prime Movers of this year, or you’ll see people game after feeling what he Gilliam said, “One of our to Philadelphia nearly doubles changing uniforms very quickly.” described as “a pop.” Last year, goals is to increase diversity. the number of high schools that Rutgers jumped out to a ten- he averaged 5.7 points and Most newsrooms lack racial and offer journalism programs in the point lead just eight minutes into 2.4 assists in 22.2 minutes per ethnic diversity.” city. the game and extended the margin game as the primary backup to After conducting a pilot pro- “Part of the reason Philadel- to 17 before the break. GW missed Carl Elliott. gram at six Philadelphia schools, phia was chosen as the expan- 14 of 15 fi eld goal attempts during Reached at his home Prime Movers expanded to 18 sion city was the little journalism the span. Sunday night, head coach Karl more high schools in October. seen in the city’s high schools,” After watching her three-point Hobbs declined comment. “Some may be our future Ben Solomon/senior photo editor –Andrew Alberg said Dorothy Gilliam, director See RUTGERS, p. B6 Junior Jessica Adair loses a battle for a loose ball Sunday night. of Prime Movers in Washing- See PROGRAM, p. A6 KNAPPINAUGURATION

KNOWING KNAPP Knapp First in an series exploring the Knapp presidency honors Knowing donors the new by Catherine Villnave and Dana Liebelson Hatchet Reporters leader If the President’s Ball was any- thing, it was lavish. The ball, the first of its kind, by Jake Sherman • Editor in chief was held to honor the crème de la crème of GW donors: those who teven Knapp does had donated more than $100,000 not remember where during this fiscal year. It flaunted he read the news and GW pride with buff and blue linens, only vaguely remem- video montages and gifts of George bersS when it happened. But it was Washington cuff links and pins. shortly after he accepted GW’s Black-tie adorned guests were presidency that media reports in treated to entrées of pavé of beef Boston pegged him as a finalist for crusted with mild pepper berries, Harvard University’s presidency. spinach polenta and an airy fon- While the Presidential Search due of vegetables. The Radio King Committee at GW was scouring Orchestra played big-band music the world of academia for its new for the few couples that braved president, Harvard was doing the overstuffed stomachs and boogied same. Knapp threw his hat into the across the dance floor. In classic ring but GW’s offer came early on celebratory elegance, six open bars in the process. Ever since then, it served the specialty drink of the has been a whirlwind. night – champagne cocktail with Ben Solomon/senior photo editor On Friday Knapp was inau- applejack cognac and sherbet. (from left to right) Board of Trustees Chairman W. Russell Ramsey, University President Steven Knapp and Johns Hopkins University President Wil- gurated as GW’s 16th president. Besides grandeur and lavish- liam R. Brody at the fi rst annual black-tie Inaugural Ball held by Knapp to honor individuals who donated more than $100,000 to the University. For the first time in two decades, ness, gratitude was the theme of the the University will be lead by an first annual ball held on Thursday, academic with knowledge of litera- the night before University Presi- ture, not an administrator with a dent Steven Knapp’s inauguration background in management. ceremony. GW inaugurates 16th president In Foggy Bottom, those close to “We can’t just draw water from Knapp warn against comparisons the well endlessly,” said benefactor to Stephen Joel Trachtenberg, GW’s James F. Humphreys, a 1978 law About 2,500 people attended Friday's inauguration ceremony leader since 1989. The contrast, graduate, using a metaphor from by Marissa Bialecki however, is striking – Knapp em- his hometown in West Virginia. Senior Staff Writer phasizes the University is bigger “We’ve got to put some back in.” than one person, and Trachtenberg GW’s endowment fund pales in In a ceremony full of pomp and was often chided as a larger-than- comparison to other market basket prestige, Steven Knapp was inau- life figure. universities, with an alumni giving gurated as GW’s 16th University And 110 days after taking of- rate of about 11 percent. Nearby president Friday. fice, Knapp still remains an enigma schools, Georgetown and Ameri- “My job from this day forward to many in the community. Little is can, run at 29 and 20 percent re- will be to do everything in my pow- known of his past, his personality spectively. As president, Knapp has er, working with all of you, to make and how he made the leap from vowed to increase alumni relations (The George Washington Univer- Kant to control. and GW’s endowment. It came as sity) synonymous with the highest From speaking with past col- little surprise that the donor-appre- degree of excellence,” Knapp said. leagues and University officials, ciation event was held in tandem to Approximately 2,500 attend- digging through written articles Knapp’s inauguration. ees – 100 of whom were students and a 30-minute interview that was Donor events have been held in – gathered at Smith Center to see cut short to 18 minutes by staff, The the past but not to the scale of this Knapp’s official induction as Uni- Hatchet was allowed a glimpse year’s ball, development officials versity president. Tracy Schario, into the man with big plans for said.. Catering and music estimates a University spokesperson, said Foggy Bottom. alone ran upwards of $80,000, with- about 800 people tuned in to watch out the cost of renting the presti- the ceremony through a Web cast. gious National Building Museum. In his speech, Knapp empha- The event appeared to run contrary sized research as an important fo- to Knapp’s promises to minimize cus for GW. GW’s renowned excess spending. “The impact of our research has During conversation, Knapp However, many University officials never been quite as visible as it de- called the night a solid investment speaks in one low tone and de- serves to be and as it must become scribes things in careful, deliber- in GW’s future. so,” Knapp said. He continued to Besides hosting 487 major do- ate detail. He dresses how he talks praise the research already done – suits in dark shades of blue and nors, the Board of Trustee mem- at GW in various fields, including bers, vice presidents, and faculty black, white shirts and simple ties. science, medicine, law and public He is a careful listener, asks ques- and staff this year’s ball was also policy. Ryder Haske/assistant photo editor tions and seems to genuinely care. the first to include a new level of Knapp also discussed the About 2,500 people – including administrators, faculty, students and academics from around the country – A career of academia has See BALL, p. B1 See CEREMONY, p. A6 gathered at Smith Center Friday morning to inaugurate Stephen Knapp as GW's 16th University president. See KNAPP, p. A6

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whole event. Pawlowsky empha- GREEKBRIEF sized the importance of high atten- CAMPUS dance for a successful fundraiser. SHOT Colonial Grilling Unrecognized fraternity raises “We had a high percentage CALENDAR second-highest sum for Walkathon of fraternity participation,” Paw- lowsky said. “Even though we Monday A fraternity unrecognized by were up at 7:30, we still had about the University raised the second 50 brothers come out, about 95 Busted Screening with Q&A highest amount of money of any percent of the active brothers who Know your rights? Want to? organization that participated in were in town.” Learn how to deal with police Saturday’s annual Fannie Mae D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty per- encounters and save yourself Help the Homeless Walkathon. sonally thanked the APES brothers some trouble. The fi lm teaches About 50 Alpha Pi Epsilon for their contribution. how to deal with stops, (APES) brothers participated in “It’s awesome that we met the searches and warrants. Drinks Saturday’s fundraiser, collecting mayor and got a personal thanks will be provided. money from friends and family to from him,” Pawlowsky said. 7 to 9 p.m. “support beneficiary organizations Pawlowsky stressed the im- Marvin Center 3rd fl oor Amphi- that provide long-term solutions portance of philanthropy events theater to homelessness in the Washing- for building a community within Free ton metropolitan area,” according the fraternity. Sponsored by GW ACLU and to the Fannie Mae organization. “It’s great to get together GW NORML “We’re walking to raise mon- with all the brothers for a philan- ey but also to raise awareness,” thropy event once a semester,” American Indian Dance Troupe philanthropy co-chair Jason Paw- he said. “APES has a really close- Red Crooked Sky Ameri- losky said. “Most homeless in D.C. knit community of brothers – I can Indian Dance Troupe in aren’t street homeless, the people talk with everyone. We all hang celebration of American Indian you see. Lots of homeless have out. Doors are always open. Heritage Month Celebration families and jobs.” That’s what I think a fraternity 3 to 3:30 p.m. “Thousands of people saw should be about and what I get Mt. Vernon Campus Quad that we were the number-two out of APES.” Sponsored by the Multicultural team, and that’s pretty gratifying," Pawlowsky shrugged off the Student Services Center said Lee Burnstein, the other phi- implications of APES’ reputation Viktors Dinzans/Hatchet photographer lanthropy co-chair. on campus and with GW officials. Junior Greg Rosen gets a hamburger from senior Jon Kraft during the Colonial Army's barrassed about Tuesday APES raised $1,773 for the “I’m not em pregame festivities for the Rutger's game late Sunday night. The Scarlet Knights' subse- it,” he said. “We had a great phi- event, and one of the fraternity quently routed the Colonials, 67-42. Transgender in D.C. brothers, senior Daniel Bellehsen, lanthropy event. In honor of Transgender was the fifth-highest earner in the – Alyssa Vincent-Hill Awareness Month, Allied in Pride is hosting a panel discus- sion with local organizations discussing issues affecting the transgender community at GW Re:Mix holds panel on racial classifi cations and in DC. Join this important conversation – ask questions have parents who are of two dif- people are curious about knowing said junior JuDonn DeShields, vice interracial marriage and the fact and share thoughts. Students discuss ferent races. the precise race of a person, even president of Re:Mix. “Those who that people who didn’t get along 8 to 9 p.m. Titi Williams-Davies, an MBA though race is in many ways an see all people first for who they are fifty years ago are now having ba- Marvin Center room 402 student and a Presidential Admin- arbitraryy classification. and those who just stick to their bies together.” Sponsored by Allied in Pride roles of race on istrative Fellow, is half-Nigerian “Sometimes pppeople ask yyou own, hesitant to find someone dif- The transition to college was and half-British. She said people (what youryg race is) as thoughgy youyferent.” another popular topic of discus- Night in the Caribbean: Shottas do not recognize that she has a are a specimen,”p freshman Jillian DeShields added, “You’d like sion. Night in the Caribbean is a fi lm GW's campus mixed cultural ancestry. They just Hubbard said. to think that was a thing of the “If you’ve been raised a cer- screening series hosted by the by Karelia Pallan hear of her background and say, When a teacher at her highg past, of a pre-Civil Rights era, but tain way it can be very confusing CSA in order vividly show the Hatchet Staff Writer “‘Oh, OK, you’re black.’” school ppointed to her as an ex- it seems to become more preva- to come to college and have peo- reality of Caribbean culture. She continued, “Just because amplep of how blacks come in all lent.” ple tell you, ‘this is what you are, Come to CSA's 1st movie night Racial classifications should I’m in a black sorority doesn’t shapes,p sizes and colors, Hubbard Though some criticized the based on only your race,” senior said eightg of her classmates’ heads featuring "Shottas" creates a not describe identity, said students mean I only like black things. If idea of talking about race as a way Tony Tonioli said, participating in a panel discussion snappedpp around to look at her vivid depiction of violence in that were true, does that mean because theyygy assumed her lighter to classify people, DeShields said He said talking about biases Kingston, Jamaica. Refresh- held by Re:Mix, The Racially and I disown my father because he he is proud to identify himself as is an important first step in bet- Ethnically Mixed Student Associa- skin meant she was mixed race. ments will be served. doesn’t fit the checklist?” Students also tackled the role decidedly mixed-race. ter understanding what separates 8 to 11 p.m. tion. “What does that even mean, to “Sometimes people asking people. Re:Mix held the panel discus- of race on the GW campus,p how MSSC 209 act black?” Williams-Davies asked. some students cling to those that ‘what are you?’ can be a beautiful Tonoli said, “Even admitting Sponsored by Caribbean Stu- sion Tuesday night as part of its “Or to act white for that matter?” curiosity,” DeShields said. “They you have stereotypes in the first Mixed Race Heritage Month cel- share their race. dent Association Students also criticized soci- “I’ve seen the extremes at GW,” have to wrap their mind around place is significant.” „ ebration. Mixed race individuals ety’s fixation on race and how 24/7 @ www.gwhatchet.com

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Ben Solomon/senior photo editor Richard Crespin, president of the GW Alumni Association, speaks to guests at the First Annual President's Ball. by Amanda Dick pany I was working for in the Hatchet Staff Writer past went bankrupt, the GW Alumni Association reached Developing strong rela- out to me,” tionships with alumni is one The Alumni Association is of University President Steven focusing on ways in which Ben Solomon/senior photo editor Knapp’s top priorities and a GW can continue to be use- University President Steven Knapp speaks at the inauguration ceremony Friday at Smith Center. Former University Presidents task he highlighted at inaugu- ful to alumni after graduation, Lloyd Elliot and Stephen Joel Trachtenberg were among the ceremony's audience members. ration events Thursday. including providing network- More than 600 people ing opportunities for alumni attended Thursday’s alumni- when they move to a new themed events. Though the city or change jobs, said Matt Inaugurations across the nation alumni giving rate has been Lindsay, director of Alumni one of the sharpest criticisms of Communications. alumni relations at GW, Knapp “We have to show alumni Other universities said Thursday’s events were that there is value in staying focused on building commu- connected,” Crespin said. “I nity and not outwardly solicit- think that GW has tended to elicit strong student ing money from alumni. focus on recent graduates and “It is important that alumni we need to focus on people really become part of the insti- who are mid-career and do participation tution and not just for dona- things for students. Our alum- by Andrew Ramonas tions,” Knapp said at a break- ni are our mentors.” Campus News Editor fast honoring his induction Some alumni were criti- into the Alumni Association. cal of the University’s weak A week of special events culminating in “Part of the reason Diane and I efforts to reach out to alumni University President Steven Knapp’s inau- chose to live on 20th Street and in the past. guration did not draw large amounts of stu- F is because we want to engage “For years the University dent participation, but other universities found alumni and have them over.” wasn’t placing an emphasis ways to engage the student body in their Overall, 11 percent of alum- on alumni. When more time event. ni currently donate financially passes without alumni experi- Indiana University held inauguration cel- to the University. Alumni rela- encing a reconnection to GW, it ebrations for Michael A. McRobbie, its new tions officials said they hope is difficult to get those alumni president, in mid-October in conjunction with to increase this statistic to 20 back,” said Steve Frenkil, a the first annual Celebrate IU week, which was percent. 1974 graduate and member of aimed towards students and culminated in the Events Thursday included the GW Alumni Board. university’s homecoming. a career networking session Alumni said they believe “What Dr. McRobbie wanted was to focus that matched alumni with stu- Knapp’s presidency may mark not on him, but on the institution,” said Robin dents and a series of panel a positive shift in alumni rela- Gress, secretary of the IU Board of Trustees. courtesy Cristina V. Fernandez/The Harvard Crimson discussions with distinguished tions at GW. “He was striving to keep balance and keep the Harvard President Drew Faust accepts the ceremonial keys to Harvard from former alumni. “Knapp is going to be university first and foremost.” President Derek C. Bok during her inauguration, which had strong student attendance. At an alumni lunch, 1966 the best president ever. He is graduates Sen. Mike Enzi very down-to-earth and makes She said the Celebrate IU week featured attendance were primarily university faculty, inauguration ceremony, said Joshua Poupore, popular events such as a bonfire and a bean- (R-Wyo.) and Ambassador time to talk with alumni one- administrators, members of the community a university spokesperson. Edward “Skip” Gnehm spoke on-one,” said Emily Calis, a bag toss competition. her dignitaries. He said 8,000 people attended the cer- and ot about how they were random- 1984 graduate of the Graduate “The IU institution is bigger than celebrat- “(Perry’s inauguration) was smaller than emony and many more people watched it on ly assigned as roommates their School of Education and ing the president,” Gress said. hings we did in the past,” Woodard levision. some t te freshman year and have been Human Development. Planners for Knapp’s inauguration aimed said. “But Dr. Perry wanted to keep it low- In addition to the inauguration ceremony, to create activities that put the University in friends ever since. Even after One of Knapp’s focuses is key.” Harvard had a musical performance, a dessert 45 years, they said they would building a global community front of the new president. They also tried Although there was not a strong student reception and a reading by Nobel Laureate to elicit student participation in the inaugu- not talk about their college of GW graduates. In December, presence at the EIU inauguration ceremony, Toni Morrison to celebrate Faust’s inaugura- escapades. he and his wife Diana will ration through e-mails and advertisements Woodard said about 100 students came to tion. and by holding events such as the Student “We agreed a long time be touring Asia where they “Pizza with the President,” an event held to “Each president put his or her individu- ago not to tell stories about will visit alumni associations Performance Revue, held on Thursday. y’s inauguration. The al mark on their installation,” Poupore said. engage students in Perr each other … we were nor- in various countries. There are Nevertheless, few students attended university also hosted motivational speak- “However, historically the ceremonies have Knapp’s inauguration ceremony, the pinnacle mal college students,” Gnehm more than 200,000 alumni liv- er John Cassis, a former professional base- varied from small to large celebrations.” said. ing overseas, with the greatest of the week’s festivities. ball player, and held a “Forum on Academic Gress said it is important that students Like GW, Eastern Illinois University had Many alumni spoke fondly concentration in Seoul, South Freedom,” which students attended, Woodard participate in some aspect of their university’s about the influence GW has Korea. low student participation in most of its inau- said. inauguration. had on their lives. Knapp said, “We want you gural week events, especially in the inau- In contrast to IU, EIU and GW, there was a here are sometimes things of more rel- “T “The person I am is owed to be proud of GW as not guration ceremony, EIU spokesperson Vicki “strong student presence” at the events for the evance, but (a new president) does affect the Woodard said. to the University,” said Richard just your alma mater, but your October inauguration of Harvard President learning and teaching environment,” she said. Crespin, president of the GW intellectual and cultural home EIU, which has about 10,000 students, held Drew Faust. “Faculty and students have new leadership. It its inauguration for new President William L. Alumni Association. “Every for the rest of your life.”„ Although there were not any events is not the sort of thing that happens often and it groomsman at my wedding Perry earlier this month and about 500 people „ –Danielle Meister contributed geared specifically toward students, a sig- gives unusual insight into the university.” was a GW alum. When a com- to this report. came for the inauguration ceremony. Those in nificant number of students came to Faust’s Inauguration cost less COLORGUARD than planners expected As a family, Knapps

Last week’s four-day inauguration cost about $250,000, about half a million dollars volunteer in FB less than prior estimates, University offi- cials said. The price reduction was largely by Mike Phillips everything else,” Park said. “It helps get more due to an effort to reduce unnecessary Hatchet Reporter people involved.” spending and merge prior events into Sophomore Dan Curran attended the event the inauguration, said Vice President for Newly inaugurated University President last year and said this year’s attendance was Communications Mike Freedman. He said Steven Knapp surprised more than 70 students much better than in the past. He said that last when the inauguration was being planned and members of the community on Saturday year fewer than 10 students took part. last spring, the proposed high cost was when he and his family joined in the annual “This was a great turnout; it was really about $850,000. Foggy Bottom Cleanup. impressive,” he said. “It was a better publicized “Now we feel that we have come out The cleanup was part of the inaugural because of the inauguration, so more emphasis of this with a much more streamlined and week’s “day of service,” which included a was placed on it.” cost-effective inaugural,” Freedman said. campus-wide food drive and GW’s participa- Students also took part in a walkathon in One of the most significant costs with tion in the Fannie Mae Foundation’s “Help the the morning, which Knapp did not attend. An big events is printing fees for banners and Homeless” Walkathon. estimated 50 students gathered at 7:30 a.m. in invitations, he said. So during the planning University spokesperson Tracy Schario University Yard to travel down to the National process, they reduced hard–copy invita- said the cleanup event highlighted Knapp’s Mall, where they were joined by tens of thou- tions by 80 percent, substituting them with outreach to the community and was the right sands of others. online invites. way to end an inaugural week that began with Students walked for various charitable The University also sought to merge a community breakfast. organizations, including Charlie’s Place, a local other annual events into inauguration, “President Knapp has a strong commit- shelter and homeless support center. such as the donors’ ball and the Foggy ment to our neighbors and his participation Junior Lauren Feig said she took part Bottom Cleanup. Because of Knapp’s reinforces that,” she said. because it was a good way to help people. celebration, there will be no President’s For the cleanup, GW students and local “It’s a great idea for the University to get Night this winter, an event that costs about residents collected more than 50 bags of trash, involved in this,” she said. Feig walked with $100,000 annually. cleared leaves and spread mulch throughout Alpha Phi Omega, a campus service fraternity “(Knapp) did say, you’ve got to do this the 26th Street Park and surrounding area. that was one of many student organizations in a cost effective way,” Freedman said. Alicia Buford, a junior who joined in the that were involved with the event. “And he also left it to us to do in a respon- cleanup, said she thought events such as this Junior Corey Barenbrugge, the Student sible way.” were important because they give students Association’s vice president for community The artifacts of George Washington – the opportunity to build rapport with local affairs and the head of the committee for the such as his Bible, sheep and will – were residents. Day of Service, said the day gave students an brought to campus without charge. “A lot of times they feel like we don’t care opportunity to give back to the community. GW’s annual Commencement costs about them, and it’s good for us to show we “D.C. isn’t just a place where we go to about three times as much, reigning in at care,” Buford said. school,” he said. “We want to help the city about $750,000. Freedman said that even She added that Knapp’s participation was reach its highest potential, and activities like $250,000 is a lot of money, but it is a special “great.” the day of service give students an excellent event in the history of the school. “It’s nice to meet him and see him outside opportunity to do so.” “The University can’t do this without of the school elements,” Buford said. “For him Curran said the day of service marked a to throw on some jeans and sneakers and get great end to a week of celebration and sent the spending money. That’s the bottom line,” Ryder Haske/assistant photo editor he said. “I look at what we’re doing this out there and help, it’s really good.” right message about the school’s priorities. week as an investment.” Members of GW's Naval Reserve Offi cer Training Corps Color Senior Andrew Park said combining the He said, “The parties are over, the panels –Eric Roper Guard march and present the United States fl ag at University cleanup with the inauguration helped promote are over, but before we go back to normal, President Steven Knapp's inauguration ceremony Friday. the event. we get out here and do something for the “It helps get the word out, by tying it to community.”„ The GW Hatchett | Monday, November 19, 2007, page A4 QUOTABLE Every now and then there’s a sheep that comes along that you just attach to. They’re kind of like dogs. When you fi nd the one you like, you love them forever. – Lisa Pregent, the livestock supervisor at Mount Vernon, on the oLizzie Wozobspiniki – Opinions Editor ([email protected])ons Diana Kugel – Contributing Opinions Editor ([email protected]) sheep she gave to University President Steven Knapp. editorial The ot“her president The ambiguous role of Amid inauguration of Knapp, some refl ection on his predecessor unrecognized fraternities Amid the formal pomp and circumstance views fail to realize the infrastructural growth Members of GW’s unrecognized Alpha Pi of University President Steven Knapp’s inau- that is necessary for overall growth. New Epsilon (APES) fraternity not only participated guration Friday morning, a familiar – and academic facilities make possible specialized in the annual Fannie Mae Help the Homeless somewhat inane – figure greeted a half-packed learning (e.g. studio television production or Walkathon last Saturday but also raised the Smith Center. simulated stock-trading), and new residence second-highest amount of money at the entire Donning a GW basketball cap in place halls make campus living more comfortable. event. This fraternity, and other unrecognized of the more traditional mortarboard, Stephen They also serve as a selling point that has bol- chapters at GW, gets their fair share of nega- Joel Trachtenberg made a borderline raucous stered interest in the University, which drives tive attention on campus but such positive oc- entrance to the stage during the 17-minute-long up applications, which in turn allows this insti- currences raise questions about current state of processional. The former commandant of GW tution to be more selective. unrecognized fraternities on campus. garnered audible laugh- Beyond the comparative advantage seen Alpha Pi Epsilon (or “APES”), Sigma Al- ter and chatter in an oth- in our facilities, Trachtenberg brought in a pha Mu (or “SAMMY”) and Sigma Alpha Ep- erwise solemn event. He higher caliber of notable faculty and spe- silon (“SAE”) are unrecognized at GW due to walked alongside his pre- cial programs to elevate our fame. CNN’s prior infractions involving hazing and other decessor, Lloyd Elliott, Frank Sesno and Colin Powell’s chief of staff issues. Perhaps some of the stigma associated and the two managed to Lawrence Wilkerson, among other new profes- with these unofficial fraternities has been de- get lost on the way to the sors, have tremendous institutional knowledge served through previous violations, but it is stage. in their fields and impart that to their students. hardly a secret that the officially recognized Elliott, who was born “Crossfire” and its programmatic successors fraternities engage in activities that could be the year World War I in the Jack Morton Auditorium showcased considered less than appropriate. ended, dozed off at times our University across the country and offered DAVID GW has a very stringent hazing policy, and required light nudg- Ryder Haske/assistant photo editor internship and volunteer opportunities. stating that “hazing is defined as any action es from the administra- Stephen Emeritus Joel Trachten- And beyond the three F’s, Trachtenberg did taken or situation created…to produce mental CEASAR tor sitting to his right. much to strengthen another area of GW, though berg at University President Steven or physical discomfort, embarrassment, ha- SENIOR EDITOR Trachtenberg took a few admittedly one still in want of improvement: a rassment or ridicule.” Examples of hazing in moments to wipe down Knapp's inauguration. sense of campus community. the Code of Student Conduct go so far as to in- his Coke-bottle glasses But in only seeing this side of our 15th pres- No president can change the geography clude “scavenger hunts” and “road trips.” In while on the raised stage. ident, many overlook the native Brooklynite’s of the Foggy Bottom campus. We are in the the past, GW has exerted considerable efforts Disregarding formalities and not really car- significant contributions to the University. Too middle of the nation’s capital, with all the to police the indiscretions of these unofficial ing what others think. These characteristics of many students, professors and community extracurricular and social lures to keep stu- fraternities. Two years ago officials went so far Trachtenberg’s behavior during the ceremony members have tunnel vision when evaluating dents off campus. But Trachtenberg built up as to search for members of APES and SAE on are a bit emblematic of his tenure at GW. On now-professor Trachtenberg. our collective identity by developing a campus Facebook and send letters to their members “de- top of being a higher-education administrator August 1988. Back then life department, creating the manding that they take action to stop alleged vi- for nearly four decades, Trachtenberg has been our school was a fraction of hippo mascot and the related olations by the group or face punishment,” The part goofball, part celebrity. what it is today, in terms of Order of the Hippo secret Hatchet reported. While there is no mistake that Some may look at Friday’s silly behav- facilities, faculty and fame. society, and constructing a true instances of hazing must not be tolerated ior and consider the stark contrast between Trachtenberg built up the Too many students, gated Kogan Plaza. Better in whatever forum it may occur, the University our president and his immediate predecessor. University by expanding dorm life and annual tradi- should not focus a disproportionate amount of There has been much talk about how Knapp these three F's. professors and tions, such as the interfaith its energies on the unrecognized fraternities. is focusing on the institution, not himself. You GW was a much smaller, community members Iftar dinner, have molded While these unrecognized fraternities are can find such rhetoric in this page’s editorial much less prominent school our student body’s charac- not functioning as a fraternity within the term last Monday, as well as in a student speech when Elliott passed the reins have tunnel vision when ter. that GW has set forth, they are providing a spe- at Friday’s ceremony. Student Association to him 19 years ago. It was evaluating now-professor Playfully known as cific social role for their members and the com- President Nicole Capp, a junior, talked about up-and-coming then, and “G-Dub,” this University left munity. In the Help the Homeless Walkathon, Knapp being one to put GW before himself on there is much to be said about Trachtenberg. its commuter-school roots APES’ participation exceeded that of all of the his list of priorities – possibly a thinly veiled the transformations made and grew exponentially. officially recognized GW fraternities, despite swipe at the Trachtenberg administration. during Elliott’s 23-year ten- The growth in some areas – the fact that APES is not technically under an Perhaps that is a fair criticism when mull- ure. Our 14th president built namely tuition and the phys- obligation to do any sort of community service ing the way in which he left the University Smith Center, Marvin Center, ical size in the Foggy Bottom to qualify themselves as an organization. last school year. A police-escorted trolley car- Academic Center, three main libraries and neighborhood – are rightful- Clearly, the University had legitimate rea- ried Trachtenberg and his entourage to several oversaw a 2,500 percent growth of our endow- ly points of criticism. However, Trachtenberg’s sons to refuse recognition to these fraternities in residence halls and the Mount Vernon Campus ment. legacy should get a more holistic examination, the first place, and it could very well be true that Quad. Event planners lured hundreds of stu- But so much of what the University we taking into account the countless improve- reinstating them would not be the best option dents to say “hi” to the departing administra- know today is credit to Trachtenberg’s tenure ments to the University realized under the for everyone concerned. Still, even if GW does tor with thousands of dollars of free food and and, dare I say, the development he oversaw. leadership of our goofy last president. not condone these organizations, perhaps it is Chipotle gift certificates. And the same semes- His detractors say he was too construction- –The writer, a graduate student pursuing a time to re-evaluate the current policy of com- ter, who was the celebrity originally slated to oriented, too much of a businessman and not master’s in political management, is The Hatchet’s pletely condemning them. headline Commencement? Trachtenberg. enough of an educator. Yet, those holding these senior editor. Student attendance at inauguration Inaugurating an age of apathy disheartening The week of activities celebrating new Students should make voices known University President Steven Knapp culmi- nated in the pomp and circumstance of his Maybe University President was with that last one: Not enough does. The new president high- students want. They need to push official inauguration as the 16th president on Steven Knapp’s inauguration students were there to hear it. lighted the efforts of Campaign hard and yell loudly, loud enough Friday morning. About 2,500 people were Friday really was nothing new. My counting could be off, but I GW, a group of students who suc- so that they are actually heard all in the audience at Smith Center for the cer- Maybe he said the same things noticed 75 to 100 students in atten- cessfully pushed for the approv- the way up on the eighth floor of emony, but only about 100 of those were GW every new university dance. Obviously some al of the 20-year Campus Plan. Rice Hall. students. Out of the undergraduate popu- president says across the students were in class- Joking that he never thought he There are plenty of groups who lation, that constitutes about 1 percent. It country; maybe he said es, and if the University would see students so passionate are already doing this – Green GW, is both unfortunate and disappointing that the same things President had cancelled classes about zoning, Knapp noted how Students for Fair Trade and my GW students did not witness this important Emeritus Stephen Joel then more would have important it is for students to play own organization, GW STAND, moment in GW history. Trachtenberg said 19 come. Still, it seems a role in the University’s future. come to mind. And students who Students should have embraced this op- years ago. Maybe the most of the students in He clearly wants to be able to do not, at this point at least, have portunity to support their University and speeches and the slo- cancelled classes would listen to students, but the student their own specific attention from interact with the officials and administrators gan were nothing more have chosen to sleep in body needs to speak up for that the University can pay attention to that actually have the power to change the than rhetoric, tools for rather than attend the to happen. these other groups. Sign petitions, most frequently criticized elements of GW the offices of media rela- SEAN inauguration. Student Association President participate in events or ask your student life. No doubt students have classes, tions and admissions. It is not that I do not Nicole Capp, who also spoke parents to call in. It is easy, prob- internships and work to attend to on Friday Maybe, but it did not REDDING understand why stu- at the inauguration, thinks that ably easier than sitting through an mornings, but it is still disappointing that feel that way. dents would not want Knapp has already started incor- inauguration on a Friday morning student turnout was abysmally low. Knapp’s speech out- to attend a mainly sym- porating students into plans for after the usual Thursday night What impact would have been made lined GW’s long history, bolic event; there’s a GW’s future. That is because the end-of-the-week celebration. if Knapp looked out into the audience to proving that this institution has good chance I would not have gone SA is doing its job – Capp and her Low student attendance at the see thousands of students instead of alum- come far in its almost 200 years of had my friends in GW STAND and administration have been vocal inauguration was embarrassing ni and administrators? Knapp already has existence. More importantly, the I not decided to use this oppor- advocates for many different pro- for the student body, but it’s eas- projects in the works of how to make GW 16th GW president highlighted his tunity to kick off our DivestGW grams that are beneficial to stu- ily corrected. Here at the nation’s more affordable, more environmentally vision for the University’s future, campaign. I’m just concerned that dents. Some students may be con- most expensive institution there friendly and examine safety policies on a vision of improving overall aca- this lack of attendance will fore- tent to let leaders such as Capp do are a lot of things that need fixing, campus – if students want to see these po- demics and research, of building shadow student participation, or all the talking, but the SA cannot and it won’t happen unless stu- tential changes take place, why not show partnerships with the city and of lack thereof, in Knapp’s term. be the only student voice on cam- dents do something about it. up? listening to students as we advo- Knapp understands the impor- pus. Different student groups need -The writer, a sophomore major- cate for our respective visions for tance of student participation, or to speak up and let Knapp and ing in history and political science, the University. The only problem at least his speech suggests he other administrators know what is a Hatchet columnist. letters to the editor

Research quality already here University's chemistry department shows bring in more federal dollars than we do. well into the future. I have had a career spanning 25 years 27 faculty members. Boston University's Should GW be satisfied with our status as Houston Miller at GW without feeling compelled to write a chemistry faculty roster includes 22 a research university? Of course not. I, and my Professor of Chemistry letter to The Hatchet. However, the recent professors. Numbers are hard to come by, but colleagues, have found plenty to gripe about article “Magazine gives research a poor rank” I will bet that our per capita productivity by over the years and I am sure we will continue Professor’s resignation welcome surprise (Nov. 15, p. 1) about the University’s research any objective measure stacks up pretty well to do so. However, every year that I have been I was happily surprised to read of Hanna position seemed to me to miss the mark. against these two schools or, for that matter, here has been better than the one before and I Diskin’s resignation from teaching the Arab- First, it comes after an amazing day most of the institutions “ranked” above us. know the new administration is committed to Israeli conflict course (Nov. 15, p. 1). I was showcasing the vibrancy of research on Of course, quantity is one thing. How about continuing that trend. With the construction enrolled in the class for one day and was so campus. Second, it fails to recognize scale quality? I think we do pretty well there, too. of a new facility for science and engineering appalled (not to mention personally offended) as a factor in the statistics quoted by the Our faculty publishes in high-impact journals. research, we will have a better infrastructure by it that I immediately dropped the course. Washington Monthly. For example, on Our Ph.D.'s are sought after by government for the faculty and doctoral population that It’s very heartening to see that a group of most campuses, science departments are research laboratories, by industry and, most we have now, and we should expect growth in responsible GW students took action against usually among the biggest contributors to telling, by other research universities. In fact, both the population of researchers and their per her extremely biased, anti-Arab views, which both the total extramural research funding over the last decade roughly 20 percent of capita productivity. In the meantime, I think we apparently made for a totally unproductive and the production of doctoral students. our chemistry Ph.D. students have gone on can all take pride in how far we have come in semester. Our chemistry department has 11 tenure to faculty positions and, as near as I can tell, producing high-impact research and graduates Leila Taha track faculty. The Web page of New York at universities who produce more Ph.D.'s and that will contribute their considerable intellect Senior

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The last couple of die Green, a restaurant owner. years have been ridiculous.” “This is a major slap in the face by Justine Karp Lee has been in business and I feel victimized.” Hatchet Staff Writer for 40 years and said it has Graham pointed out that the city has not been very ac- Small family-style busi- curate in dealing with the tax nesses are becoming a thing of increases. He said U Street has the past as real estate develop- “All around people are been disproportionably af- ers and national chains begin fected. to dominate the market in the going our of busi- Since Morton Toole and District, local storeowners said his wife opened up a book- at a community meeting last ness. I'm going to stay store on Capitol Hill, they said week. they have seen a 100 percent Washington imposes more because i don't want increase in taxes – which is af- taxes and mandatory costs on fecting their business. small businesses than any oth- to retire... That keeps “You have here tonight er state, according to an annu- me going.” businesses that are bleeding,” al study by the Small Business Toole said. “What I’m implor- and Entrepreneurship Council. ing that we do is to have the Last Tuesday, business owners MARION LEWIS council roll back the taxes for Viktors Dinzans/Hatchet photographer met near Adams Morgan to FOGGY BOTTOM small businesses to the 2004 Small business owners meet in Lincoln Theater Tuesday night to discuss the changing state of discuss tax increases on small SHOPOWNER level. And that’s not asking business in D.C. businesses. too much.” D.C. Councilmember Jim Frank Smith, who works bility to help protect the small tom said they are also being “I don’t want to close Graham, who allocated $11 at the African-American Civil businesses,” Smith said. “I affected by property tax in- down in spite of everything. million from the District gov- War Museum, said he helped would argue that the city coun- creases. All around people are going ernment to small businesses, only gotten bad recently. create a Civil War memorial in cil, mayor and government Marion Lewis, owner of out of business,” Lewis said. organized the meeting. Many storeowners said lo- the area to boost tourism and have a moral responsibility to Music Box Center on 19th and “I’m going to stay because I “We have withstood the ri- cal residents do not support business revenue. do something about this.” I streets has been there for don’t want to retire because ots, Metro construction, drug their businesses and property “We have a moral responsi- Shop owners in Foggy Bot- about 10 years. that keeps me going.” „ TV show follows Zipcar to merge with its competitor

“We work very closely with GW,” said “GW has a unique contract through student candidate Zipcar offi cials say Perez, who received her MBA from GW’s Zipcar’s local office whereby we are giv- School of Business. “GW is very near to en assistance marketing the program on our hearts.” campus and parking for vehicles,” John- by Shimmy Edwards duced shows such as “Everybody merger will benefi t the Hatchet Reporter Zipcar has partnerships with more son wrote in an e-mail. “GW’s goals are Loves Raymond” and “Ed.” than 70 universities across the country. easing the parking burden on campus Though Chauhan lost the elec- GW community The company offers GW students, faculty and greening the campus.” While many GW students tion this year, the experience was and staff a $25 membership fee in lieu of In January, Zipcar expanded their ser- might have political aspirations, still worthwhile.. the standard $75 charge. Renting a Zipcar vice at GW from students 21 and over to few actually decide to “It was a three-way by Jennifer Easton on campus costs $9 per hour and $65 per students 18 and up. GW is negotiations run for political offi ce at election, and I received Senior Staff Writer day. with Zipcar to add a fourth car to its 18 years old. 10 percent of the vote,” GW did not have a previous relation- three-car fleet for students 18 to 20 years Ytit Chauhan, a said Chauhan. “Not many GW students can expect to see more ship with Flexcar, said Nancy Haaga, old, Haaga said. fi rst–generation Indian- young people run for of- cars with green Zipcar logos on campus managing director of Campus Support The number of Zipcars across the American, ran for city fi ce themselves. It was eye- next semester as the company is merging Services. Haaga said she does not expect country will increase greatly on a na- council in Atlantic City, opening to see how real with Flexcar. the merger to have significant implica- tional scale as a result of the merger with N.J., this November. politics work.” The hourly car rental companies tions for GW’s standing partnership with Flexcar. Chauhan’s campaign Besides being a young merged under the name Zipcar Oct. 31 Zipcar. “Zipcar members will now enjoy ac- was fi lmed for a docu- candidate, Chauhan faced Ytit Chauhan and the company is looking to bring “The Zipcar/Flexcar merger will not cess to more vehicles throughout D.C. as mentary produced by other problems including more cars to GW, said Ellice Perez, D.C. directly impact Zipcar’s relationship well as in new Zipcar cities, which will Worldwide Pants Inc., a lack of funding and orga- regional vice president for Zipcar. with GW,” she said. “One major benefit include Seattle, Portland, Southern Cali- which is owned by late night talk nization, he said. “There absolutely will be more cars for is that Zipcar members will now enjoy fornia, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and oth- show host David Letterman. “I was focused on big issues, GW,” Perez said. “We’ll be converting many access to more vehicles that were once ers,” Johnson said. “At the beginning it was very issues of corruption and bringing of the Flexcars to Zipcar technology and Flexcars throughout D.C.” Flexcar, which was based in Seattle, hard to get used to,” said Chau- in change,” Chauhan said. “Since bringing them under the brand name.” Adam Johnson, regional marketing will relocate to the new Zipcar headquar- han, a sophomore. “They would I was running for city council Perez said the former Flexcar vehicles manager of Zipcar in D.C., said Zipcar ters in Cambridge, Mass. „ fi lm me from the moment I woke in a medium–sized city, people will be ready for use by Zipcar in mid- and GW work together to attain goals for –Andrew Ramonas contributed to this up to the moment I went to bed. weren’t worried about the big January or February. the University. report. But it eventually became second things. It’s really the small issues nature.” that matter.” The documentary follows fi ve He added, “If you are interest- students between the ages of 18 ed in running for offi ce, you have and 20 running for public offi ce. to study the issues. You don’t have RIAA must prove probable cause in suit against illegal downloaders Two of the participants ran for to have positions on every issue, mayor, two for city council and but just know what the issues are. A federal judge ordered the record- subpoena stated in court documents attorney. “The judge appears to have one for a school board. (People) don’t want someone who ing industry to prove it had probable that the RIAA has no basis to seek digested our brief and she feels it has “Our company believes that has all the answers, they just want cause when it issued a subpoena seek- names from the University because the enough merit to warrant an order to creativity comes in all forms, and someone they can trust.” ing the names of anonymous music University is not the cable provider. show cause.” we’re excited about how this proj- GW sophomore Tim Lawton, downloaders at GW. The motion also states that the 19 He added that his client, referred to ect portrays young people taking helped Chauhan with his cam- The decision comes days after an anonymous students should not be in the case as Doe #3, is determined to control of their own destinies in a paign. anonymous student – targeted in the lumped together in the suit – as they beat the RIAA. way that’s both innovative and in- “It was interesting, because subpoena – filed a motion to stop it have no links to one another. It adds “The industry has already clubbed spiring,” said Rob Burnett, presi- you weren’t working for someone from being carried out. Dozens of record that the RIAA improperly used the 500 innocent seals on the head, and they dent and CEO of Worldwide Pants that you look up to like some fi g- companies, represented by the Record- Digital Millennium Copyright Act as a think they can club this one,” Robertson in a news release. ure,” Lawton said. “It was your ing Industry Associates of America, are basis for its legal action. said. “But Doe #3 said, ‘I won’t lay here The fi lm will be the fi rst docu- friend, so it was more personal.” trying to sue 19 GW students for down- “This is the first time I’ve seen an and let you hit me on the head with a mentary and non-comedic output Chauhan said he plans to fi n- loading music illegally. order to show cause to the industry,” blunt instrument.’” from the production company. ish his undergraduate degree be- The student attempting to block the said Steve Robertson, the defendant’s –Ashley Roberts Previously, the company has pro- fore he runs again in the future.„ Law students celebrate Native American Heritage Month Association sponsored Lawrence Baca’s Indian mascots. The Native American Law Students sity is such a huge issue in law school, so Former Justice Dept. speech, which focused mostly on the In- “My greatest concern is the affect of Association began at GW two years ago. we support diversity recruiting as well.” dian sports mascot issue but also touched these mascots on our children who go to Law students interested in American In- The Red Crooked Sky American In- employee spoke on other American Indian legal issues. His school and must deal with this imagery dian law or heritage promote awareness dian Dance Troupe will perform at GW on speech was part of the Multicultural Stu- daily. Social scientists have proven that In- of the legal, political and social issues that Nov. 19 as another way to celebrate Ameri- dent Association’s celebration of Native dian children who attend the schools with affect the indigenous people of the Unites can Indian history. about mascots American Heritage Month. these mascots perform worse academical- States. There are 93 Native American GW stu- “The prevalence of these racist mascots ly, and non-Native children view Natives The organization works to recruit and dents at the undergraduate and graduate by Diana Gore is inextricably linked to the basic human in a negative light,” he said. retain American Indian law students by level at GW, Michael Tapscott, director of the Hatchet Reporter rights that many Native Americans are not Baca’s presentation comes out of a providing the academic and social sup- Multicultural Student Service Center said. welcome to,” Baca said. “Countless native long line of controversial events regarding port necessary for their success in the legal “Multicultural education is so important A former Justice Department em- people cannot obtain loans from banks or mascots. In 2005, the NCAA announced realm. in college because the development of cross- ployee called American Indian mascots live where they want to due to the negative a policy banning American Indian nick- “We have a very educational focus cultural competencies is basically essential racist and ugly caricatures at the GW Law stereotypes these mascots encourage.” names and teams that used what they and we constantly work to raise awareness for future careers,” Baca said. “Every student School conference center Thursday. Baca said many schools have become called “abusive imagery” from hosting about Native American issues,” said Adri- should engage in activities like this.”„ The Native American Law Students racially hostile places because of American postseason games. enne Hillery, president of NALSA. “Diver-

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from p. A1 placed this New Jersey native in the upper echelon of literary crit- ics. He wrote a book about the limits of anti-formalism in 18th century literature, knows at least four languages semi-fluently and was once a member on a commis- sion that looked at reforming the German higher education system (he spoke Germany while there, he said). But, surprisingly, his simplic- ity and contrast to his predecessor seems to be his appeal. In some ways, he is the accidental presi- dent – a specialist in English litera- ture who long ago stumbled into a career in administration. This profession led to his high-profile presidency in the nation’s capi- tal. Many around him, and in his past, said he would never be an administrator and, surprisingly, he agrees. “It didn’t really pique my in- terest as something to focus on until Johns Hopkins invited me to consider the deanship for the arts and sciences school,” Knapp said during a September interview in his Rice Hall office. “It wasn’t a position I would ever consider ap- plying for.” In 1978, Knapp graduated with a doctorate from Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y., and took a position at the University of California, Berkeley. None of Tim Gowa/Hatchet photographer Knapp’s classmates received ten- University President Steven Knapp spent 16 years at the University of California-Berkeley, where he started his transition from academic to administrator. ure-track professorial offers right out of school. Knapp, on the other hand, had offers waiting from was chosen for the University of from an interest in interdisciplin- Coast, where he grew up and am,’ but then you think, ‘Maybe eventually filled Harvard’s presi- Cornell, Yale and Berkeley. He ac- California’s statewide faculty sen- ary studies, something he is heav- went to school, and looked for I should find out more about it.’ dency. Knapp, a Yale graduate, cepted the post at Berkeley for one ate. The appointment put him in ily emphasizing in trying to spur a job as a professor. When Johns That was exactly the experience I said he was interested in the po- simple reason – he had not visited charge of reviewing 1,000 applica- research efforts almost 30 years Hopkins University invited him went through. The more I found sition when he applied, but now the city of Berkeley before. tions for employment each year. later at GW. That interest mani- to apply for a deanship in 1994, he out about the job, the more I was things are different. At Berkeley, one of the na- As he took on more respon- fested itself at Berkeley, where he had doubts about the jump to full- intrigued.” "'They had contacted me and tion’s top public universities, he sibility, the university officials at was a founder of Perspectives, a time administration but applied asked if I would be interested and was part of a mammoth-sized Berkeley praised him for his lead- journal of interdisciplinary stud- anyway. I said, ‘Sure, I’m interested in be- English department – about 1,000 ership and asked him to do more. ies, on whose board he still sits. “If I was going to move any- ing considered,’” Knapp said. undergraduates, 250 doctoral stu- “The way things went when I He planned to stay at Berke- way why not try something a “But if you ask me if I’m happy „ dents and 60 faculty members. chaired the committee was effec- ley for about 10 years, but ended little bit different,” Knapp said. here, absolutely yes.” Then an English professor with his tive,” Knapp said. up staying 16. Knapp ultimately “People present something to you Drew Gilpin Faust, also an sights set on publishing, Knapp Knapp’s leadership style came wanted to move back to the East and you think, ‘That’s not what I academic-turned-administrator, (8
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XXXTUVEZBCSPBEHXVFEV'PDVT0O'BMM participating Philadelphia schools, school.” school system to finish the job. interns from Temple University Senior Karina Marinha, a He said, “It all relies on con- and professional journalists from journalism major, interns at Bal- sistency … Basically, it’s a mathe- outlets such as The Philadelphia lou High School where she assists matical equation. You need people Inquirer and KYW will assist with the television broadcast class. with passion and knowledge to teacher advisers in developing Marinha helps Ballou HS teacher help students get everything they after–school media programs, J.D. DiMattio with his class that possibly can.” „ including newspaper, radio and November 19, 1863 November 20, 1925 November 21, 1973 THIS WEEK President Abraham Lincoln Robert F. Kennedy is World Hello Day is cre- delivers the Gettsyburg Ad- born. ated in response to the IN HISTORY dress in Pennsylvania. confl ict between Egypt and Israel. Brittany Levine – Life Editor ([email protected]) LifeLeah Carliner – Assistant Life Editor ([email protected]) Thanksgiving without the homemade turkey mean she can’t start planning for win- ter break. Along with her family, she is Students celebrate holiday away from home going to Nebraska to visit her grand- parents Freshman Tiffany Shaw won’t by Nikita Sabharwal Teller said. is required to stay on campus along Hatchet Reporter have a problem getting home – her Although Teller will be spending with the rest of her teammates during parents have a house in Springdale, the holiday without his immediate Thanksgiving break. Md. That doesn’t mean though that Instead of the usual turkey family, he will not be alone on cam- Originally from Saudi Arabia, she has forgotten about her friends and stuffing, junior Jordan Teller’s pus. With a student Ksiazek spent three without a place to go for some mashed Thanksgiving dinner menu will consist body from all over years of high school in potatoes and cranberry sauce. of pizza and beer. the country and the Arizona with her fam- “I live so close and know there are Teller, who is originally from Los world, Thanksgiving ily, but they have since a lot of international students,” Shaw Angeles, will be staying on campus this travel plans can some- moved back to the said. “It can be really hectic to figure year for Thanksgiving. Teller, a three- times be unreasonable “We are thinking Middle East. out flights and I wouldn’t want any- year veteran of WRGW, is not going for the short holiday. “I’m used to it. I one to be alone this holiday.” home because he will be broadcasting “L.A. is far, and pizza and beer.” had to stay last year,” Shaw invited all of her GW the GW men’s basketball game against I am going home Ksiazek said about Facebook friends to her home for UMBC in Baltimore the Saturday after for winter break less missing out on a home- Thanksgiving. She said that she does Thanksgiving. than a month after JORDAN TELLER cooked Thanksgiving not know how many people to expect, Teller does have plans to go Thanksgiving any- JUNIOR meal. but that her house is big enough to home for a few days the week after ways, so chances “I love every girl on welcome any guests from Thursday to Thanksgiving, but only because he will are even if I wasn’t the team, so it’s just like Sunday for the Thanksgiving break. be traveling to UCLA to broadcast the working for WRGW being with my friends,” “My mom suggested the idea men’s game there. I may have just gone said Ksiazek who may actually. She told me I should be kind So come Nov. 24, Teller’s aunt and home with one of my be going home with a to people,” Shaw said. “What about her boyfriend will be coming down friends who lives on friend from New Jersey those who live on the West Coast? Anne Wernikoff/Hatchet photographer from New York to spend the evening the East Coast anyways,” Teller said. during the break. She’d ask me how I would feel alone Junior Jordan Teller will not return to with him. Sophomore Whitney Ksiazek is a Ksiazek might not be going home on Thanksgiving.” „ “We are thinking pizza and beer,” member of the GW Dance Team and for Thanksgiving, but that doesn’t California for Thanksgiving. Hunger Mount Vernon shares sheep awareness Knapp takes home present from president District fi ghts hunger by Brittany Levine and Leah Carliner during the holidays Features Editors Sunday night was the first time George and Noel by Marisa Kabas had ever spent the night together. On Monday at sunrise Hatchet Reporter the two, who rarely saw each other around the 500-acre estate, hopped in a red Ford pickup truck and left their An increased poverty rate in the District has led at least friends, family and Virginia home behind. one local charity to step up efforts to feed poor families this They were leaving the Mount Vernon they had come Thanksgiving. to know for another Mount Vernon across the Potomac. Bread for the City, a nonprofit organization, hopes to provide By 9 a.m. they arrived at GW’s Mount Vernon Campus, 13,000 low-income families with meals this holiday season. They where they found themselves to be the only animals. hosted a telethon at the Old Post Office Pavillion Thursday to col- George and Noel are two sheep from George lect food and donations for families in the area. It was coordinated Washington’s Mount Vernon estate that were given to in conjunction with WHUR, a radio station at Howard. University President Steven Knapp as an inaugural gift Renee Nash, director of public affairs for WHUR, said this at a special ceremony Monday morning. Thanksgiving is especially important for their cause. To fortify a relationship with GW, the Mount Vernon “The reality is the housing market is in the slump. Many estate approached Knapp’s wife, Diane, to see if they people are facing foreclosure,” Nash said. “Many people are trying would be interested in adding two more sheep to their to keep a roof over their heads, and they are not able to go out there flock at their Sparks, Md., farm. The Knapps already care and purchase a traditional Thanksgiving meal.” for about 15 sheep but were willing to welcome two new D.C.’s poverty rate has increased significantly in the past additions, Diane said. decade, according a recent study by the D.C. Fiscal Policy Diane and Sarah, the Knapps’ eldest daughter, dressed for the occasion wearing wool sweaters that See HUNGER, p. B2 were knitted with the yarn that they had sheared from their farm – George and Noel wore their usual off-white fleece. The Mount Vernon Campus was also spruced up for the event. A table of hot apple cider, hot chocolate, sheep-shaped cookies and hand sanitizer welcomed Uneasy guests as they came off the shuttle. George Washington books, puzzles, trivia questions and two balls of award- winning fleece from George and Noel’s fellow sheep were strewn across several tables. Redcoats paced the campus beating their drums to eating the sound of a colonial rhythm and George and Martha Washington interpreters greeted guests in their tradi- tional 18th-century garb. George and Noel, the stars of the event, remained in a small pen amongst the colonial Students with allergies revelry. George and Noel are of the Hogg Island breed, which is very similar to the breed of sheep George Washington cope with food plan herded on his then 8,000-acre Mount Vernon estate. By comparing Washington’s diary notes, similarities can by Hilary Walke be drawn between the Hogg Island and the nearly 1,000 Hatchet Reporter Liecester Longwools and Merinos Washington had. All three breeds produce three to five pounds of wool per For most students meal times are social and relaxing – a break sheep and weigh typically 150 to 200 pounds – a small from a stressful day of classes. But for students with food allergies size for the animal. meal times are anything but enjoyable. Ryder Haske/assistant photo editor There are about 200 Hogg Island sheep in existence. Some GW students who suffer from food allergies have found Knapp meets George and Noel, two new additions to his Maryland farm, themselves in a bind this semester because a significant amount of who are from George Washington's Mount Vernon estate. See SHEEP, p. B2 money from GWorld cards must be spent at J Street, where their food options are scarce. GW officials say J Street has options for those with food allergies. Freshman Nicole Marquand is allergic to wheat and gluten and is registered with disability support services. When she asked if the University would open up her GWorld account so she could Ballin' with the donors spend her J Street specific funds elsewhere, they refused. Officials told her it was too late into the semester to make any changes. She asked the second week of school. standing ovation. “I probably eat five days a week at WOW and get a burger BALL For the evening's entertain- with no bun,” Marquand said. “It’s the same thing everyday.” from p. A1 ment, several Presidential Arts While Marquand has difficulty finding things to eat on Scholars, the GW Pitches and campus, especially at J Street, GW staff members say there is a giving called the L’Enfant Circle, for GW Bhangra performed. Many plethora of options at the venue for students with food allergies. donors who have given more than speakers – such as benefactors, Starting this academic year, the GWorld plan has been dif- $5 million to GW. Next year, the alumni, administrators and fac- ficult for freshman and sophomores. Although it is technically University hopes to induct a new ulty – spoke of concrete results their own money, students are not at liberty to spend it how they circle for donors who have given at achieved from donor contribu- like. Freshmen, who receive an automatic $1,700 from tuition the $10 million dollar level. tions. money per semester on their GWorld, must spend $700 at J Street, Master of ceremonies and GW As the event wound down Duques Hall or Mount Vernon venues. Sophomores must spend Welling fellow Marvin Kalb started and guests enjoyed drinks from $250 at these locations. This portion of money is labeled “manda- the night off joking that he already the cappuccino bar and miniature tory dining.” knew how newspapers would por- pastries, many said the ball was a Mohsen Emami, the resident district manager for Sodexho tray the ball. hit, heralding in a new era with dining services, said when it comes to students having special “We’re here to celebrate you,” class and grandeur. needs, communication is key. Kalb said, “your spirit, your pride “The University does good “If anybody is shy, believe me, we don’t bite. Students have to and the undeniable excellence of events, and this was certainly be proactive,” he said. “We’re not here for us; we’re here to serve George Washington University.” one of the more opulent” said the students.” Knapp spoke briefly at the David Berz, who graduated with Many students have already asked the staff at Sodexho to beginning of the ceremonies, a bachelor’s degree in 1970 and assist them with food allergy problems, Emami said. One option thanking his family and friends law degree in 1973. His son is a for students with allergies is to ask J Street staff to keep food in from Johns Hopkins University, current student, and he said he specific freezers, he said. including Johns Hopkins President has high expectations for Knapp’s A few times per quarter the staff at Sodexho will go down William Brody, for coming to the tenure. to J Street and speak to the students themselves, asking them event. He also encouraged the “I want it to keep going in the questions about the food being served. They take the students’ donors to come to the inaugura- direction it’s going in,” Berz said. suggestions seriously and try to make changes in order to benefit tion ceremonies. His vision for “Trachtenberg did a great job. The everyone, he said. The staff has even taken students back into continued alumni relations at GW (endowment) graph is almost ver- the kitchen to answer inquiries about specific ingredients and seemed shared by the guests, who tical, and I’d like to see it continue Ben Solomon/senior photo editor greeted his stage presence with a with Knapp.” „ Major donors dine on pavé of beef entrees at Thursday night's See ALLERGY, p. B2 pre-inauguration ball. B2 | Monday, November 19, 2007 The GW Hatchet Life HUNGER from p. B1 Institute, a nonprofit organiza- WEEKLY tion. According to the study, the income of low-wage work- ers in D.C. has changed very little over the past 30 years. CHECKUP Combined with dramatic infla- tion growth, Bread for the City has experienced an unprece- dented demand for aid. “It’s not just the homeless,but the working poor,” Nash said. MRSA “We want to make sure that our listeners understand that these are people that live next door to us, that we work with everyday, that we see walking A deadly strain of staph bacteria is making its way throughout down the street everyday. That the Virginia and D.C. area and so far, there have been a few cases of is the face of the needy.” fatal infections in Virginia schools. While these bacteria infections Bread for the City’s annual are a serious problem, don’t worry: There are simple, common sense Holiday Helpings program has steps you can take to protect yourself. been ongoing for more than a This staph bacteria is called MRSA (methicillin-resistant decade, but they said they are Staphylococcus aureus). Staph is a skin infection that can be con- now beginning to experience tracted through open cuts. They are quite common and can usually serious problems. This year, be treated through an antibiotic. What makes MRSA so dangerous is government funding of D.C. that it has become resistant to antibiotics. If it infects one’s skin, there food assistance programs is is no way to halt the infection, and it can go on to make the rest of drastically less than last year. the body toxic. Kristen Valentine, the direc- There is an amount of risk for a MRSA outbreak at GW, said tor of development for Bread Susan Haney, Student Health Service outreach coordinator, because for the City, said the govern- of the close living spaces between students. It is a skin infection, so ment cutbacks were not unex- physical contact can spread the bacteria easily. Students also tend to pected. be more at risk because of sports and other high-energy activities in “We didn’t realize that the which the skin is more likely to be injured USDA was going to cut dona- Usually, the beginning sign is a pimple or boil on the skin’s sur- tions so significantly,” Valentine Anne Wernikoff/Hatchet photographer face. It will become red and swollen and may have some discharge. said. “We have already sur- Nicole Marquand, a student with food allergies, struggles with J Street food selection If you suspect that a sore on your skin is a staph infection, you passed our food budget.” because she is unable to be exempt from the new food plan. should have it checked out by Student Health Service or a doctor. Despite obstacles, volun- There are ways of treating it, even if it is as serious as MRSA. teers have still collected dona- A few students at certain Virginia schools, such as Staunton High tions for those in need. Those order to have more flexibility to meet stu- School, were not able to fight off the bacteria infection. While the at Thursday’s event said they dent’s preferences, requests and special average number of staph infections actually stayed the same com- know they cannot help every- ALLERGY dietary needs,” she said. pared to other years, the bacteria’s new resistance to being treated Student Health Service has not had any one. from p. B1 caused it to become deadly. “It’s not about how many. students come in to complain about their Michael Kelley, principal of Staunton High, said the school had It’s just about one,” said Latoya meal plans yet this year, and it has received to be shut down briefly in order to disinfect and to calm down the assure the students their food is allergy- little to no food allergy treatments, said Banks, a junior at George Mason free. students. Many students, he said, as well as the rest of the commu- University. “To help does not Susan Haney, the outreach coordinator for nity, were frightened after their classmate passed away because they “We are here to listen and do whatever Student Health Service. mean you have to solve the it takes,” Mohsen said. “Just because a food did not know much about the MRSA virus and how to deal with it. world’s problems. The world However, she said, some students may The school decided to teach students about good hygiene and how isn’t visible in the cafeteria doesn’t mean not be quick to reach out to J Street staff had problems before I was born we don’t have it.” to protect against bacteria. The school has even put hand sanitizer and they will continue after- members because students may be afraid to dispensers in the cafeteria and in the classrooms. Nancy Haaga, managing director of miss out socially. wards, and if I can make my campus support services, said in an e-mail “What we’ve learned is that these staph bacteria are carried by mark even in a small way that’s “If they’re freshman and all their friends everyone, so everyone needs to take proper precaution and stay that when choosing the food stations to are going to J Street they might still want to the point.” include in J Street, she kept students with clean,” Kelley said. Nash said it takes commu- go there and try to make something work Researchers are searching for other antibiotics that may over- food allergies in mind. After meeting with because it keeps them doing what their nity involvement to solve this students and receiving feedback about the come the MRSA strain. In the meantime, students need to use com- poverty problem. friends are doing,” Haney said. “Sometimes mon sense and be hygienic. It is important to clean and disinfect cuts categories and diversity of food offered at people find it difficult, but they still prefer “It’s not just enough to talk J Street, she and her staff were able to care- and sores, keep clean band-aids on those cuts, and be careful not to about the problem, to report to work around it.” come in contact with others’ band-aids or cuts. „ fully pick and choose certain foods in order Despite all the careful planning and the problem,” Nash said. “We to accommodate the students, she said. –Kate Trifilio have to actively be involved in picking and choosing by University offi- “We made a conscious and deliberate cials, Marquand said she would still prefer correcting the problem.” „ decision to reduce the number of national Weekly Check-Up is a regular feature in the Life section. If you have a if she didn’t have a mandatory spending health topic you want to know about, e-mail [email protected]. fast food brands available at J Street in budget at J Street. „ GWEXPAT Virginia Tech. Their original flock of six SHEEP sheep grew to their current population of about 45 in the past few years. There are Bathing in Budapest from p. B1 18 ewes, 25 lambs and the rest are males. The sheep are separated into pens through- BUDAPEST, Hungary which was perhaps a little dis- which were freely displayed to Forty live on the Mount Vernon estate out the estate. The pens typically range in Every time I have visitors in appointing but surely an insig- the world. The loin cloths were near Alexandria, Va., and a majority of size but on average measure at about an town, a trip to one of Budapest’s nificant hurdle. I had been here also made of white cotton, which, the remaining live on a breeding farm acre. Every so often the sheep are rotated many thermal baths is high on the once before on a co-ed day, and when wet, is clearly useless. It in Stafford, Va. Although the sheep on between pens, Pregent said, who has been list of things to do. Budapest has there was not anything particu- was the first time I’ve ever felt Knapp’s farm are not of the Hogg Island working with the sheep for more than 10 more than 100 thermal springs, larly different about it. Or so I overdressed at a swimming pool. breed, George and Noel should not have a years. Washington would do a similar rota- which have been thought. Despite the loincloths, we hard time fitting in, said Lisa Pregent, the tion with his livestock to revitalize the grass used for therapeu- After a quick trip to the quickly fell into the ritual of the livestock supervisor at Mount Vernon. and land, she said. The livestock employees tic purposes by DANIEL locker room to change, we baths. This involves first a quick “Sheep are herd animals. As long as try to do as much around the estate that both locals and vis- hit the showers and fol- dip in the pool at the center of the other sheep are around, they’re happy. mirrors Washington’s techniques. They itors for more than DOTY lowed the smell of sulfur room which is moderately warm They tend to stay together no matter what,” also interpret his techniques and ask ques- 2,000 years. Not to the baths. We arrived in and feels much like a comfort- GW EXPAT Pregent said. tions such as: “Why did Washington have until the Turkish the large, humid, dimly lit able bath at home. There are four Also, the environment of Knapp’s farm animals? What type of animals would he occupation in the room, which is absolutely more pools located in the corners is similar to what George and Noel are used have had and how would he use them and 16th and 17th cen- beautiful – nearly every of the room. The first of these is to. They will eat the same diet of milled take care of them?” turies did bathing complexes architectural element is original scalding hot, so hot that at first grain and hay and will be around other When it came to choosing which sheep come into their own. from the 16th century, with the you do not expect to be able to animals. At Washington’s Mount Vernon to give away, Pregent and the staff consid- There are two main types of only updates being those neces- stay in it for long, but eventually there are horses, mules and pigs. On the ered several factors. They chose George, baths in the town – the Turkish sary to keep of course you don’t Knapp farm there are sheep – most of who is about nine months old, because he baths and the Hapsburg baths. the build- want to leave. After which are named after flowers – dogs, was a bottle baby – an orphan raised by It was to the former that Robbie, ing from the hot pool, you chicken and a bunny named Nutmeg. Often humans. This experience made him friend- a GW student visiting from collapsing. run into the sauna, at Mount Vernon, wild birds will piggyback ly and used to being petted and touched. London, and I planned on going. There are “The loin cloths were followed by a jump the sheep while they graze, however, it is Pregent said his personality would make Unfortunately, I couldn’t find a few areas into ice-cold water. unlikely that Knapp’s chickens will be tak- it easy for him to adjust to a new home. my bathing suit anywhere in my where the also made of white Once you have ing piggyback rides on George and Noel Noel, who is also about nine months old, apartment. After a very compre- o riginal cotton, which, when wet, punished yourself because the chickens are well-secured in a was chosen as the female after Pregent hensive search, a phone call to plumb ing enough, you cycle coop, Diane said. researched the bloodlines of the sheep on a visitor from last week estab- is exposed is clearly useless. It was through three other Sarah said everyone, including the Mount Vernon. She said she has to be care- lished that it had disappeared in behind glass pools, all kept at newly inaugurated president, helps out ful with which sheep remain on the estate a windstorm while it was drying for those the fi rst time I ever felt varying degrees of around the farm, which is situated nearly to prevent incest. Pregent, who said sheep on the balcony rail. interested “cool.” Repeat once 70 miles away from GW. are her passion, keeps records of each one’s “Why don’t you just wear as much in overdressed at a and you have the “Sheep are actually low maintenance,” bloodline and lineage. Along with receiv- your boxer briefs to the bath?” the archi- swimming pool.” recipe for the start of Sarah said, adding that they only require ing George and Noel, the Knapps received Robbie suggested. He said all the tecture as in a beautifully relaxed food and an occasional trim. Over the years their lineage records. guys in Europe just wear Speedos the bathing weekend. Oh, and the Knapps have cared for about 30 sheep, When asked whether the sheep will anyway and that my briefs would experience. they make a great although now they only have about half as remember the estate, Pregent said sheep just look like Euro trunks. T h ere hangover cure too. many. have good memories, but she does not “I guess it’s better than noth- was some- Awkward loin- Diane said the cost of shearing their know if they will notice that they are some- ing. I don’t know if they’ll like thing slight- cloths aside, the sheep and turning the wool into yarn is where new. Although George and Noel that though. Don’t you think ly more eye-catching about the baths are a fantastic experi- more expensive than the little they make may not remember Pregent and their fel- people will find it a little weird interior of the bathhouse. Not ence and one of the treasures of off it. In fact, much of their guesthouse is low Mount Vernon sheep, Pregent said she that I’m walking into the baths in only was it immediately obvi- Budapest. Maybe one day we filled with balls of unsold yarn. would miss the two and would like to visit my underwear?” ous why the baths are men-only could get something like that in At the original Mount Vernon, the them at their new home. “Come on, Dan, it’s worth a for most of the week, but my America, but until then I think I sheep’s fleece is typically sheared in the “Every now and then there’s a sheep shot,” he said. concerns about the potential will cram as much inexpensive months leading up to summer. A local that comes along that you just attach to. I figured he was probably inappropriateness of my “Euro spa time in as I can here. „ volunteer will clean their wool and turn it They’re kind of like dogs. When you find right, so we headed out to the trunks” were proven to be com- –Daniel Doty is a junior major- into yarn. The volunteer then sells the yarn the one you like, you love them forever,” baths. When we got there, the pletely unfounded. ing in international affairs. He is on ebay. A majority of the proceeds then she said. “Whenever you sell or donate a lobby was filled with men wait- Almost every single man in studying for the semester at the pay for the sheep’s food, health care and sheep, it’s hard to see them go. But it’s for ing to get in. Rudas, the bath the baths was clad in only a small Central European University in general upkeep. a good cause and they’re going to a good we had chosen to go to, is only loin cloth held on by a thin string Budapest, Hungary. In the early 1990s, Mount Vernon home.” „ co-ed on weekends. It was Friday, tied right above the butt cheeks, received its first Hogg Island sheep from

No matter what comes up in our schedules or how many papers details and sometimes was stiff with affection. There were things NAVIGATING GW’S SEX SCENE we have due that week we always make sure to have just one that Hercules did that infuriated me like how he never understood designated night to laugh, cook a big dinner and drink plenty of why I was sad to only find an e-mail or two in my inbox when he mimosas. Last week, as my friends and I sat around our kitchen spent a month or two away on a submarine cruise with the Navy. table with our mimosas in hand, my friend “Short & Blonde” curi- Yet the way he held me with so much might and his knack for Under thee covercoverss ously, asked “What was the best sex you have ever had?” And for surprising me made me fall for him over and over. Hercules and the first time in a while I was speechless about my sex life. How I had absolutely nothing in common, but the unpredictability, the was I supposed to answer this? When you have had boyfriends, chemistry and the way that every moment with him felt like a flings, one-night stands and everything in between how do you chapter out of an epic love story kept me coming back for more. 'Playing just pick out one time, one guy or one orgasm and declare it, him I certainly did not give Hercules his nickname for his rock- b or that night the blue-ribbon bang? hard body and amazing skills. Although Hercules was my extraor- favorites' As my friends moved on to another topic of discussion, I still dinary hero, even heroes are not always perfect. Hercules was not anxiously scrolled through my sexual experiences like songs on the kinkiest sex or the wildest sex I have ever had, but he was by an iPod. One after the other, the emotional guy, the chain-smoking far the best because, well, I loved him. No matter which way I hippie, the “really liked my boobs guy-” flashed before me like a think about it, I know what made him my best, my biggest, my We've got a secret surprise hiding under our covers this year. The bunch of weird erotic indie song titles. Eventually I did stop scroll- most memorable and my blue ribbon had little do with sex. What Hatchet will bring you an anonymous columnist, Delilah, to report on ing through my sexual encounters iPod and knew which one by it did have a lot to do with was the understanding, longing and sex at GW. far had to be the one. You have heard of him before and you will adoration we both felt. In life there are no perfect lays, A+++s or probably hear about him again, my unforgettable hero Hercules. perfect people. There are plenty imperfect people, imperfect situ- Editor’s note: Names have been changed to protect the naughty. Hercules. The name says it all. From the moment he came ations and imperfect sex. From these imperfections, I’ve learned into my life he was larger than life, exquisitely handsome and that love just might be finding that sort of imperfect person and Thursday is usually my favorite night because it is when I get yet somehow always an arms length away. I compare every guy I seeing them perfectly. „ to let my hair down with some of the most amazing ladies I know. have met since to him. Hercules was elusive, did not like to give B4 | Monday, November 19, 2007 The GW Hatchet Sports Game 'a kick in the stomach' for Colonials

Ben Solomon/senior photo editor Senior Sarah-Jo Lawrence drives on Matee Ajavon during the Colonials' loss Sunday night. GW will host the Thanksgiving Classic Friday and Saturday at Smith Center.

20 unanswered points at the beginning of Colonials will have to find a way to turn the second half. After that, the Colonials’ things around. They host South Dakota WOMEN'S chances of even making it a contest were State and Western Kentucky in this week- from p.12 pretty slim. The beginning of the second end’s GW Thanksgiving Classic at Smith half was really just the beginning of the Center before a string of difficult match- “In the first five or 10 minutes, I think end. ups that include trips to James Madison we started beating ourselves,” said senior “When things aren’t going your way and Villanova and a home contest against Kim Beck, who finished with nine points and then they’re making every shot, it No. 11 Texas A&M. and three assists. “It created a hole we just snowballs a little bit,” he said, citing “Once you get over the emotion of how couldn’t get out of early.” a number of mental mistakes made on things went tonight, you move forward photos by Ben Solomon/senior photo editor Down by 17 at the end of the first half, the defensive end. “We couldn’t stop the and build off what we did last week,” (above) Kia Vaughn, a junior center, cheers during the win. Junior the hole only deepened in the second 20 bleeding.” McKeown said. “Tonight was a kick in the Jazmine Adair shows dissapointment on the bench. minutes. Rutgers had a 34-point lead off With GW’s upcoming schedule, the stomach. We’ve got to bounce back.” „ PLAYER PROFILE Parrish makes instant impact Prince George's C.C. transfer 'like a daughter' to assistant coach Bozeman

by Alex Byers on the wing.” strong from Bozeman’s side. with her poise,” Hatchet Staff Writer But the 6-foot guard/forward does “She’s just like another one of my McKeown said. more than just put the ball in the basket. daughters,” he said. “I knew she had On her left bicep, Antelia Parrish has Parrish has pulled down more almost Parrish originally planned to follow talent, because I a tattoo of a basketball smashing through 9.5 rebounds per game with her lengthy Bozeman to Fordham University when have her in prac- a glass backboard. Her arrival in Foggy wingspan and desire for the ball. She he took a job there, but issues with her tice everyday. But Bottom has come with less broken glass also has her own set of ball-handling GPA forced her to change her plans. you never know but her impact has been just as power- skills. The Washington native grew up After declining Fordham’s request to until you get in ful. playing street ball, which taught her a lot attend prep school, Parrish enrolled in game conditions Through three games, Parrish leads about ball handling. Central Florida Community College for a how a player GW in scoring, rebounding and steals, Parrish played under now-GW as- semester and then returned to the Wash- is going to re- and entering the Rutgers matchup found sistant coach Mike Bozeman at Bishop ington area to attend Prince George’s spond.” herself in the top five of the Atlantic 10 in McNamara High School, which had Community College, where Parrish was M c K e o wn the same categories. What’s her secret? been ranked the top high school team in second in the nation in both scoring and added that it was She doesn’t really have one. the country by The Washington Post. She rebounding. She said when Bozeman se- Parrish’s ability “I’m real competitive in whatever I was twice named a Washington all-met- cured his assistant coaching job at GW, to handle pres- do,” Parrish said. “I’ve been playing ball ro first team selection and Bozeman said Parrish knew that Foggy Bottom was sure in GW’s ever since I was a little kid, so that’s just Parrish has always been a top player. where she wanted to be. road games that something I love to do.” “She’s special, no doubt about it,” “I had committed to going to George- has most caught No matter how Parrish does it, there Bozeman said. “We had a very good town,” she said. “Then he got the coach- his attention, but is no question that she gets the job done. high school team. We had a lot of tal- ing job here, so I changed my mind. I he is not the only She is averaging 15.8 points per game as ented players on the squad, and she was knew I wanted to be with him.” one to notice. Ben Solomon/senior photo editor a double threat – the combination of her probably, all the way around, pound for And now that she is here, the Colo- “I’m aware of Junior Antelia Parrish scored 24 points and grabbed 16 re- smooth outside shot and tenacious play pound, the best player on the team.” nials have yet another threat to add to an it,” Parrish said bounds in GW's Nov. 14 win over the Univ. of Kentucky. in the low post makes her particularly But Bozeman knows Parrish as more already talented squad. Head coach Joe of the focus she’s difficult to guard. than just one of his basketball players. McKeown, who referred to Parrish as his receiving. “At the pearance from a year ago, but to do that, “Since I’m new, Coach gives me a He began as Parrish’s mentor when she "secret weapon" before the season began, same time, I try not to pay attention to it. she plans to keep things simple. lot of room to be the player that I am,” was 11 or 12 and months before Parrish said that even though he knew Parrish This is a team sport and I’m still a team “There’s really nothing to it for me,” Parrish said. “A lot of times other teams began at Bishop McNamara, she moved was gifted with talent, he has been sur- player, so I would never want the atten- she said. “Like I said, I love to play bas- have a hard time matching up with me, in with Bozeman and his family. prised with her ability to keep cool dur- tion to be solely on me.” ketball, so just to be out there and just because I am kind of a big guard, so I can Parrish said Bozeman became like a ing close games. Parrish said her goal is to help the to play in the competitive atmosphere, post up and I can come outside and play father figure and the bond is equally as “She has just really impressed me Colonials build on their Sweet 16 ap- that’s what I love about it.” „

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Ben Solomon/senior photo editor Rutgers players celebrate on the sidelines Sunday night. The game was the meeting of the two highest ranks teams to ever play at GW. McKeown "embarrassed" Ben Solomon/senior photo editor Senior Whitney Allen is hounded by Rutgers defenders during GW's 25-point loss Sunday, in which the Colonials shot 22 per- by Dan Greene the type of statement he was ex- cent from the fi eld. Allen scored six points and grabbed six rebounds in 20 minutes of play in the 67-42 loss at Smith Center. Hatchet Staff Writer pecting. “I’m embarrassed. I’m em- Having taken multiple oppor- barrassed for my team and for from p. A1 nine points to lead GW, but no Colo- to see that we can shut people down.” tunities to rally student support all the fans,” a visibly dejected nial was able to get into an offensive The Colonial faithful turned out in and attendance, McKeown said. rhythm. Rutgers, on the other hand, higher numbers than usual for Sunday’s Sunday night’s “It was just a attempt bounce around the rim before seemed to control the momentum of marquee matchup against Rutgers, to- game against No. complete break- falling out, senior Kim Beck appeared the game, hitting big shots whenever taling 3,864 in attendance. McKeown, 6/7 (AP, ESPN/ down.” visibly frustrated, rapidly coming to the the Colonials showed signs of life. The who had been pushing fan attendance, USA Today) Rut- After trad- realization that it would not be her, or Scarlet Knights’ Matee Ajavon and Es- apologized to fans for his team’s weak gers University “I'm embarrassed for ing early baskets her team’s, night. sence Carson were a combined 7-for-10 performance. was obviously with the Scarlet “We just couldn’t make a shot in the from beyond the three-point line and “There was a tremendous atmo- important for my team and for all the Knights, the Co- first half,” McKeown said, “When things took advantage of GW defensive mis- sphere to start the game tonight and I women’s bas- lonials (3-1) could aren’t going your way and they’re mak- cues. hope (tonight’s game) doesn’t discour- ketball coach Joe fans.” not establish an ing every shot, it just snowballs a little Part of GW’s misfortune might age people from coming back, but the McKeown. It was offensive rhythm, bit and we couldn’t stop the bleeding.” have come from simply being in the game got away from us early,” he said. a chance to enter failing to connect Rutgers defenders hounded GW wrong place on Rutgers’ schedule. The “I apologize to the fans who came out the same Final JOE MCKEOWN on a number of players in the paint and on the perim- Scarlet Knights came to Foggy Bottom tonight, because they were expecting to Four discussion HEAD'S COACH shots as the game eter, making it tough for the Colonials fresh off a frustrating loss last week to see a great game.” as the No. 14/12 slowly got out of to get good looks at the basket – and Stanford in which they lost the game GW’s point total was its lowest at Colonials’ much- hand. Passes be- the few good looks they had were often in the final second. After their sub-par Smith Center in nearly 24 years, and the hyped opponents gan sailing out of squandered. performance Friday against Creighton, loss ended its 15-game winning streak at – an opportunity control and out of “They made us work for every basket coach C. Vivian Stringer was forced to home. to make a state- bounds while the we got,” Beck said. “They challenged us light a fire under her squad before its GW next plays host to South Dakota ment for a program McKeown Scarlet Knights capitalized on on defense and we didn’t really respond GW clash. State Friday at 5 p.m. as part of the GW said he wants to change from every opportunity to take control very well. They shut us down.” “I’ve been kind of frustrated with Thanksgiving Classic. The Colonials giant-killer to giant. of the game. Beck, classmate Sarah-Jo Lawrence the way we’ve been playing, it’s been will face Western Kentucky the next day After the 67-42 loss, McKe- and junior Jessica Adair each scored kind of sluggish,” she said. “It was great at 5:30 p.m. „ own said his squad did not make See WOMEN'S, p. 10