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SEPTEMBER 15, 2006 VOL.96, NO.4 THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE COLLEGE OF WILLIAM AND MARY SINCE 1911 http://flathat.wm.edu

Starbucks may begin Williamsburg redevelopment SA to sliding doors and new paint colors “Iʼm getting older; Iʼve done a lot. sale, according to city offi cials. College Delly to will also be added to the exterior. I need to slow down and fi nd some “What weʼve heard from the A fi nal agreement has not been security for my family,” Tsamouras, City eyes more College makes sense to us,” provide become Starbucks reached, but Tsamouras said he who also owns the Yorktown Pub student-friendly Williamsburg Economic Devel- is interested in removing himself and Waterstreet Landing restaurants opment Manager Michele DeWitt from the day-to-day management in Yorktown, said. “I think [the Col- businesses said. “A year ago a survey of Wil- free blue BY JOSHUA PINKERTON of the property. Tsamouras was ap- lege Delly] needs new energy, and I liam and Mary students showed FLAT HAT EDITOR-IN-CHIEF proached by Starbucks and has re- donʼt have that energy anymore.” BY BENJAMIN LOCHER that they were looking for more re- books ceived several offers to lease the “Other suitors are perfectly THE FLAT HAT tail opportunities. Students are half The College Delly is slated to be property in recent years, a College of our population. They are real See STARBUCKS ✦ page 3 replaced by a Starbucks, according Delly employee said. City representatives are prom- important to us, so we really want BY MORGAN FIGA plans fi led with the Williamsburg ising more retail and entertain- to work with them.” THE FLAT HAT Planning Department. A fi nal deal ment venues for students in the The largest project, High Street has not been signed, but planning Richmond Road area, but little Williamsburg, will be adjacent to The Student Assembly for the conversion has been in the is currently known about exactly the former Sentara Williamsburg Senate passed the Free Blue works since June and negotiations what businesses may be included Community Hospital building, Books Act in their session are ongoing, according to repre- in the projects. A complex called which is currently being converted Tuesday. The bill appropri- sentatives of Starbucks and Delly High Street Williamsburg, fi rst to the Collegeʼs School of Educa- ates $5,000 from the stu- owner Constantine Tsamouras. The reported on by The Flat Hat in tion. The High Street project will dent activities consolidated plan has sparked a negative reaction March 2002, is fi nally under con- couple a residential neighborhood reserves fund to purchase from some members of the College struction, while work continues on with a retail-based city center. 20,000 blue books per year. community. a project near Scotland Road and “The retail village at High Street These blue books will be Plans show the building and park- Braxton Court. Additional devel- promises to serve as the heart and distributed by individual ing lot, built in 1940, will be kept, opment could be possible at the soul for the entire development,” academic department secre- but the white brick will be sandblast- COURTESY GRAPHIC ✦ CITY OF WILLIAMSBURG current Richmond Road locations the projectʼs website reads. “Paying taries during midterm and ed and a brick fi replace added to the The Williamsburg Planning Department released architectural draw- of the Tioga Motel and the South- fi nal exams. The inside front See BUSINESSES ✦ page 3 outside patio. A new fabric canopy, ings of the new Starbucks, which is slated to replace the College Delly. ern Inn, both of which are up for cover of each blue book will have the departmentʼs name, the words “provided by the Commonwealth HONORING SEPT. 11 SA” and a copy of the honor code. The stated purpose of the fails education bill was to alleviate stress during exam time and help increase student conve- affordability study nience. Each department will have to communicate BY KATIE PHOTIADIS College Director of Financial with the SA as to how many THE FLAT HAT Aid Ed Irish said that lower-in- blue books are needed each come students are given the means semester. The cost of each The nonpartisan National necessary to be able to afford the blue book to the SA is $0.25. Center for Public Policyʼs report, College. The bill, sponsored by Sen. “Measuring Up 2006: The Nation- According to Irish, 51 percent Victor Sulkowski, a senior, al Report Card on Higher-Educa- of students at the College receive passed unanimously after tion,” gave Virginia, along with some kind of fi nancial aid, either minimal fl oor debate. 43 other states, an “F” grade in in grants or loans. SA Vice President Aman- affordability. Additionally, the College re- da Norris, a senior, said she The report card graded each cently implemented the Gateway was glad to have the bill fi - state on participation, prepara- program, which allows students nally passed. The bill, she tion, affordability, completion, from low- to middle-income fami- said, had been in some form benefi ts and learning. While Vir- lies to receive grants and loans of consideration since her ginia scored well in the other cat- that pay for 100 percent of their freshman year. egories, the report suggests that fi nancial need, based on their “Almost all other under- higher education in Virginia is not FAFSA. graduate schools have [free affordable for many students. However, Irish said he was blue books] for students. It College fees have risen nation- concerned by the growing cost makes studentsʼ lives easi- ally by 375 percent since the early of college and the immense chal- ANDREW SCHMADEL ✦ THE FLAT HAT er,” Norris said. 1980s, the Sept. 8 edition of the lenges that many students face. Members of the Queenʼs Guard patrolled the Sunken Garden all day Sept. 11 to mark the fi ve-year an- Sulkowski and Sen. Zach Richmond Times-Dispatch re- “Everybody is concerned about niversary of the terrorist attacks that claimed nearly 3,000 lives and the lives of seven College alumni. Pilchen, a sophomore, pro- ported. Along with the increase in the low- to mid-income students posed the Defense of Night tuition, Virginia has dramatically who are not going to college,” he College memorializes 9/11 with Life Act that was sent to cut its aid to college students in said. the public affairs commit- the past 20 years. According to the The Virginia General Assem- tee. The bill was proposed State Council of Higher Educa- bly has made some effort to fi x the tributes to unity, fallen alumni in response to the plans to tion for Virginia, in 1981, Virginia problem. Prior to the 2006 legis- turn The College Delly into paid 72 percent of each studentʼs lative session, SCHEV estimated BY NIK BELANGER by vigil co-hosts Scott Brown a Starbucks. Sulkowski said education, while in 2006, the state the commonwealth would need THE FLAT HAT and Michael Reed, both seniors that the SA should be in- pays less than 45 percent of each to increase fi nancial aid funding and members of Students De- volved in making a stand to studentʼs education. by $377 million; however, in its Last Monday, members of fending Democracies, received help preserve the Delly. The report said that for stu- June session, the General Assem- the College community re- sponsorship and assistance from Pilchen agreed, speci- dents from low- to middle-income bly agreed to allocate $233 mil- membered the terrorist attacks groups across campus. fying that the issue went families, the total cost of college lion for higher education fi nancial of Sept. 11, 2001 by honoring The 3,000-fl ag display in the beyond Starbucks and the (tuition, room and board) is now aid. While many advocates for in- those who lost their lives in east end of the Sunken Garden, Delly. He said that student- 41 percent of the familiesʼ in- creased student aid appreciate the New York, Washington, D.C. a bipartisan effort of the Young friendly businesses were be- come. Many families are unable to funding, some are frustrated by and Pennsylvania. Democrats and College Republi- ing condensed. spend nearly half of their income the stateʼs refusal to grant the full The memorial included a cans, publicly honored every life “Students need to realize, on their childʼs education. $377 million. 3,000-fl ag display in the Sunk- lost. The Queenʼs Guard stood despite whatever has been “Obviously, the lower income “[Virginia] cannot compete in en Garden, the chiming of the watch over the fl ags throughout reported, the future of the students are going to have more the 21st century global economy Wren bells and a ceremony and the day. College lays in your hands,” of a challenge to go to school,” without affordable education,” candlelight vigil in the Wren Later in the day, the Student IRENE ROJAS ✦ THE FLAT HAT Sulkowski said. Dan Hix, fi nance director for the Kelly Porell, ʼ05, the executive courtyard. Nearly 3,000 fl ags were placed in Despite his commitment National Center for Public Policy, The memorial, spearheaded See 9/11 ✦ page 3 the Sunken Gardens on 9/11. to the bill, Sulkowski later See AFFORDABILITY ✦ page 3 said. said in an e-mail that he has decided to abstain from any other votes about the City rules only 3 may live in SAE alumni house bill because his “fi nancial investment in the weekly BY ANGELA COTA trator Rodney Rhodes said the coun- tion can be made by the owner-occu- Blue Caterpillar hookah THE FLAT HAT cil feared that granting the request pant of the dwelling,” Williamsburg night could at some point would decrease local property val- Planning Director Reed Nester said. raise questions of a confl ict The City of Williamsburgʼs ues. “The student here wished to get per- of interest.” He also plans to Board of Zoning Appeals denied “Rental property is often not mission for a total of fi ve people and drop his co-sponsorship of junior Patrick Palfreyʼs request to maintained to the same standard as was denied the request.” the act. rezone his residence at 349 Scotland other property,” Rhodes said. This house is located off-campus. Pilchen also proposed St. at a meeting Sept. 5. Palfrey applied for a special ex- It is therefore required to abide by the Freedom of Choice Act, Alumni of the Sigma Alpha Epsi- ception to zoning ordinance 21-605 the three-person rule. Housing facili- which is intended to estab- lon fraternity, including Palfrey, cur- C, also known as the “three-person ties on campus, including fraternity lish “gender-blind housing rently occupy the house. According rule,” which states that no more than and sorority houses, are owned and options” for the 2007-2008 to SAE alum senior Greg Marlow, three unrelated people can inhabit operated by the College, Assistant school year. The goal is to the occupants are students at the Col- the same dwelling. He requested to Student Activities Director Anne Ar- create housing options that lege and are considered SAE alumni rent out a bedroom to accommodate seneau. provide a level of comfort ALEX HAGLUND ✦ THE FLAT HAT because they lost their offi cial char- two people, in addition to those al- Palfrey was uncertain as to why ✦ A request to allow more than three residents live in the house at 349 Scot- ter in the fall of 2004. ready in the house. See SA page 3 ✦ land St. was denied Sept. 5 by the Williamsburg Board of Zoning Appeals. Williamsburg Zoning Adminis- “A request for a special excep- See HOUSE page 4

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Page 13 QUOTATION of the week We fi nd no real satisfaction or hap- piness in life without obstacles to INews NSIGHT conquer and goals to achieve. ✦ MAXWELL MALTZ 2 NEWS SEPTEMBER 15, 2006 “ WWW.QUOTATIONSPAGE.COM” Beyond the ’Burg ✦ NEWS IN BRIEF ✦ Heron statue recovered from Crim Dell after Ernesto Cottrell explained the creation of the committee, saying, “We are trying to be supportive of a student initiative that we hope will grow in popularity ✦ ARVARD ABOLISHES Tropical Depression Ernesto had a surprise for campus offi cials search- by listening to students.” H U. ing for a valuable heron statue missing from the Crim Dell since Sept. 1; The parade committee fi rst considered an orientation activity in which EARLY ADMISSIONS PROGRAM the statue was in the pond all along. the freshmen would choose the parade theme, but it was “too late in the Campus police suspected that the statue might have fallen into the lake game,” Faulkner said. The committee fi nally chose the theme on its own. during the storm, but were not certain of its whereabouts. This year, the parade will be moved later, from 9 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday Harvard University announced Monday that it was abolishing its “The last time that we know the statue was there was on September 1,” morning, in an effort to make the event more popular among students. early admission program and instituting a single admission deadline. Brian Whitson, director of news services for the College, said. Looking forward, Faulkner said, “Maybe we can establish a joint William and Mary does not plan to follow suit at this time. Police searched the grounds around the pond for the heron after it was [Alumni Association and parade committee] theme, because if thereʼs a Harvardʼs executive board made this decision because it felt that reported missing Sept. 8, Whitson said. A College maintenance crew fi - theme for students to rally around, it makes the experience more enjoy- the early admissions option gives students from privileged back- nally located the statue submerged in the Crim Dell Wednesday morning. able.” grounds an unfair advantage over others. Affl uent high schools of- According to Associate Director of Grounds John McFarlane, “the base — by samantha lockhart ten have strong college advising programs that adequately prepare of [the statue] was just a metal pipe and [the statue] was bolted to that pipe. students for early admissions deadlines, leaving students from less We think that either the pipe was corroded and gave way in the storm or Cartoon in U.Va. campus paper offends Christians privileged backgrounds at a disadvantage. someone pushed it over … and it just fell over into the pond.” According to the Aug. 13 edition of the Harvard Crimson, Harvard This is not the fi rst time the statue has gone missing. “It went missing Cartoons poking fun at Jesus and Christianity offended many readers executives felt that ending early action would benefi t high school se- about six or seven years ago,” John McFarlane said. “Somehow, it magi- of the Cavalier Daily, University of Virginiaʼs student paper. Although the niors who need more time to decide which college to attend. cally reappeared.” drawings drew criticism from a New York-based Catholic group, the news- “We feel that if anybody is going to step up and take the lead to According to Susan Pettyjohn of the Offi ce of University Development paperʼs editors deemed an apology unwarranted. try to get rid of something that is really doing more harm than good and Leslie Atkinson, director of donor relations for the College, the bronze In the fi rst comic, which appeared in the Aug. 23 issue, student car- in high schools across the country, itʼs us,” Interim Harvard President blue heron was created by David Turner, ʻ83, and was given by Ben Field, toonist Grant Woolard depicts Jesus crucifi ed on a mathematical coordi- Derek C. Bok said. ʼ57. Its value was estimated to be between $8,000 and $10,000 dollars in nate plane. The following day, student cartoonists Kellen Eilerts and Eric Harvardʼs decision has already opened up new possibilities for the late 1990s but is likely worth more than that now, McFarlane said. Kilanski cast Jesus as a childish savior unable to save a woman from a admissions deadlines at other universities nationwide. Princeton Uni- — by andy garden wrecked car. Jesus sens the woman to heaven instead, giving the excuse is that he has never driven a car before. In the same issue, another cartoon versity now intends to reevaluate its early admission process. Homecoming parade theme to be “the Caribbean” by Woolard shows Joseph and Mary in a stable with newborn baby Jesus. The William and Mary Dean of Admissions Henry Broaddus says Joseph asks Mary about a suspicious rash on her arm, and she replies that there is always a chance that the College will switch to a single ad- The Alumni Association has eliminated the idea of a homecoming it was “immaculately transmitted.” mission deadline. theme, simply calling this yearʼs celebration “Homecoming 2006”. Only Michael Slaven, current editor-in-chief of The Cavalier Daily, refused “Weʼre always reevaluating the admissions program,” Broaddus the parade will have a theme, which this year will be “the Caribbean.” The to apologize for the cartoons because they did not violate the paperʼs own said. “We have to fi gure out what will best serve William and Mary parade committee, instead of the Alumni Association, chose the name. censorship policy. The guidelines were adopted because the editorial staff students.” In previous years, the Alumni Association has chosen a Homecoming “realized the potential for inconsistent censorship and apologies,” Slaven Broaddus added that there are no immediate plans to change any theme for the entire weekend, which was used as the topic of the parade said. “The fact that someone may fi nd [a comic] controversial or offensive of the Collegeʼs admissions practices, and said that he believes there fl oat as well as the T-shirts made by the senior class. is not, by itself, a suffi cient reason to censor anyone,” Slaven said in the are some benefi ts to the early action process. Last year, Anne Arseneau, the associate director of student activities, Sept. 8 edition of The Richmond Times-Dispatch. “For the right student, early admission can take away some of talked with greek life groups about what would entice more students to get The response to the cartoons was greater than the student newspaper the anxiety of this process and some of the unpredictably,” Broad- involved in the parade. “They had some really great ideas,” Karen Cottrell, had expected; the administration at U.Va. received over 2,000 letters, most- dus said. “Why should a student who knows William and Mary is a the executive vice president of the Alumni Association, said. ly from people offended by the comics. fi rst choice, or who knows that Harvard is a fi rst choice also apply to Among the criticisms was a complaint that last yearʼs theme, “Proud Because a personʼs faith is not an unchangeable trait or characteris- the University of Pennsylvania and Cornell and run the possibility of Past, Bright Future,” was not fl oat-friendly and it was suggested that tic, Woolard believes it is fair game for critique and ridicule. “Religion is taking away a spot from someone else who is more interested in one students become involved in the theme creation. The parade committee, something you can choose, unlike homosexuality,” Woolard said in the of those schools?” which is headed by students, was then given the task of choosing the pa- Sept. 11 edition of The Cavalier Daily. However, Broaddus commented that high school students some- rade theme. — by dorothy park times abuse the early admissions process and apply only because they think it will improve their odds of admission. While the early admission rate of 46 percent at the College is high- Friday Saturday Sunday er than the overall admission rate of 31 percent, Broaddus said that students in each pool are evaluated in the same way. He explained that the early action pool is often stronger than the regular pool, em- WEEKEND phasizing that the difference in admissions rates is not a refl ection of the College looking more favorably on early action applicants. WEATHER “For now, we feel like early action used in the way that we use High 81 High 81 High 87 it is benefi cial to the right kind of student and to this institution,” Low 66 Low 65 Low 66 Broaddus said. — by eliza murphy Source: www.weather.com

This week in Flat Hat history crete trash can near the Jamestown dorms. Two 2 students have been arrested for spray-painting New rules for College freshmen 5 the same symbol on other parts of campus. The 1928 damage is estimated at $400. 3 The College made a new set of rules for freshmen, requiring them to wear Friday, Sept. 8 — Police found four stu- green ties and green and gold caps at all times except Sundays and holidays. 1 dents drunk in the graduate student parking Freshmen were also made to attend all home sports games and were not lot. One, Michael Sawyer, had reportedly dam- allowed to talk with students of the opposite sex before 4:00 p.m. 8 7 aged a student-owned car. Sawyer was taken into custody for being drunk in public and later Yates Hall used for the fi rst time agreed to pay restitution for damage to the car. 1962 The other three students were referred to the Yates Hall was used at full capacity for the fi rst time, housing 255 freshmen College for alcohol violations. 4 men. Construction, which was fi nished in May, cost the college $750,000. Saturday, Sept. 9 — A student, John Lang, was arrested at the intersection of Brooks and Rec Center opens to students Compton for being drunk in public. He was 1989 5 taken to the regional jail. The student Rec Center opened for the fi rst time. It replaced the Blow — A bike worth approximately $1,000 was Gymnasium (now Blow Hall) as the Collegeʼs sporting and event facility. reported stolen outside of Monroe hall. 6 — A bike worth an estimated $450 was re- 2001 Students mourn Sept. 11 victims ported stolen outside of Unit D. 7 3 — Larceny of a camera worth approxi- The day after the Sept. 11 attacks, students held a candlelight vigil out- mately $300 was reported at Unit E. A lanyard side the Wren Building to mourn and honor the victims of the attacks. POLICE and keys worth $25 were also stolen. 7 — compiled by morgan fi ga, carolyn diprospero and maxim lott 6 — A resident advisor in Dupont Hall re- BEAT ported receiving “annoying and harassing” Corrections 4 calls to his dorm phone. 8 In the Sept. 8 issue of The Flat Hat, two photos on pages 7 and 9 Sunday, Sept. 10 — Police received a were incorrectly attributed to Se Wong Chung. The correct name is Se noise complaint about loud music and yelling Won Chung. In the same issue, Sen. Matthew Skibiak was incorrectly from Dupont Hall. Police found no noise upon named as a sophomore. He is a junior. Tuesday, Sept. 5 — A bicycle was reported Wednesday, Sept. 6 — A student reported arrival. 8 The Flat Hat wishes to correct any facts printed incorrectly. Corrections may be submitted by e-mail to the sec- stolen near the Commons Dining Hall. The bike that his sunglasses and watch were stolen from Monday, Sept. 11 — Two different students tion editor in which the incorrect information was printed. Requests for corrections will be accepted at any time. was worth an estimated $60. 1 his locker at the Rec Center. The sunglasses were reported that their parking decals had been — A female student told police that she was said to be worth $130, and the watch $350. 2 stolen. They were worth approximately $240 recieving harassing phone calls from an ex-boy- Thursday, Sept. 7 — Police found the sym- each. friend. bol of a crest spray-painted on a composite con- — compiled by maxim lott

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✦ Andy Zahn, News Editor ✦ Austin Wright, Asst. News Editor ✦ Chase Johnson, Variety Editor ✦ Alex Ely, Asst. Variety Editor ✦ Louis Malick, Sports Editor ✦ Jeff Dooley, Asst. Sports Editor ✦ Alice Hahn, Reviews Editor ✦ Conor McKay, Asst. Reviews Editor ✦ Joe Kane, Opinions Editor ✦ Nate Burgess, Graphics Editor It’s a shame to be losing another There are plenty of Starbucks No one really goes to the College It’s not a good thing. I’m pro-small ✦ Margaret Hoff ecker, Copy Co-Chief ✦ Maxim Lott, Insight Editor ✦ Taylor Martindale, Copy Co-Chief ✦ Mohammad Rahman, Online Assistant nightlife spot. already. Delly anymore. business. ✦ Alex Haglund, Photography Editor ✦ Julia Snyder, Sex Column Cartoonist ✦ Jonathan Seiden, Photography Editor ✦ Carolyn DiProspero, Production Assistant ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ Alex Lupp, Online Editor ✦ Morgan Figa, Production Assistant Neah Monteiro, senior Austin Powell, freshman Brian Zane, senior Erik Fullwood, freshman ✦ Brian Mahoney, Asst. News Editor — photos and interviews by virginia newton NEWS ✦ SEPTEMBER 15, 2006 3 ‘Sailing house’ listed for sale Powell encourages fundraising, house. The rise in value of the house could include its listing on the National Historic Registry, its proximity to Duke BOV integration at first meeting of Gloucester St., an updated electrical system and an additional attached apartment. The 11-room house is lo- BY ANDY ZAHN to take advantage of more of its Nichol said. “We are consulting cated on a .23 acre corner lot and was built in 1925. FLAT HAT NEWS EDITOR resources. widely as to what our response The house was purchased in July 2005 for $450,000. Powell also indicated that should be.” If Granger gets his full asking price, the sale price would The Board of Visitors held he wanted to bridge the gap be- Provost Geoffrey Feiss pre- increase by nearly $1 million in just over one year. its first meeting of the 2006 to tween the BOV and the City of sented statistics on enrollment Granger declined an offer from a Virginia Beach man 2007 academic year yesterday Williamsburg. and admissions to the Board. who offered to buy the house for $1.1 million. Granger in the BOV Conference Room “Remember that this town He commented on Harvard said he originally placed it on the market so that people in Blow Memorial Hall. is our community, too,” Powell Universityʼs recent decision to could walk through and experience the houseʼs beauty Rector Michael Powell led said. drop its single choice early ac- and realize that students from the College hadnʼt dam- the meeting for the first time and Powell announced that the tion program and said that it aged it. offered his hope that his tenure BOV would start a diversity task would be very unlikely that the Granger also wants to showcase the Chandler would be marked by improved force in order to mirror diversity College would follow suit. houseʼs value because he wants to exchange it with the cooperation between the BOV advances made by the College. “Rather than do away with College for Delta Sigma Thetaʼs sorority house on 205 and the College. He also stressed the need for early decision, what is probably Richmond Road. Delta Sigma Thetaʼs house is assessed Powell had been scheduled to the College to continue to im- more important is for us to work at $319,800 by the city. speak at the Collegeʼs Opening prove its funding. with students at [less competi- JONATHAN SEIDEN ✦ THE FLAT HAT Granger would not comment on negotiations with Convocation ceremony Sept.1 Both he and College Presi- tive high schools] to have the The sailing house is on sale for $1.4 million. the College, but he did say that he is a lifelong member before it was cancelled due to dent Gene Nichol pointed to opportunity to participate in BY ALEXANDRA COCHRANE of Williamsburg Presbyterian Church and would like to Tropical Depression Ernesto. increased funding as a way for early decision,” Feiss said. THE FLAT HAT donate the sorority house to the Church if the exchange Powell said that the Higher the College to raise its profile Feiss called the Collegeʼs with the College went through. Education Restructuring Act and to improve student life, as early decision program a “huge A house formerly occupied by members of the Col- “I want to know that at some point, the Presbyterian would make it crucial for the well as faculty and undergradu- benefit to an insitutution.” legeʼs sailing team has been listed for sale, according to church will own that property. That is the one key prop- BOV to take an active leader- ate research opportunities. The BOV will meet again to- its owner Gregory Granger for $1.4 million. The cityʼs erty left on that block. The entire church only owns nine ship role in the future of the “One day, this school prob- day to discuss university devel- tax assesor values the house at $403,600. parking spaces, so it would be good for the church to College. ably needs $1 billion,” Powell opment and athletics. Other College students currently occupy the house, own the house and its parking spaces in the long run,” “I really have a vision that said. Virginia Governor Tim Kai- located on 101 Chandler Court. The former occupants he said. this is a working board, not a In addition to challenges with ne appointed one new member are leasing a different house from Granger. Granger was surprised at the sudden attention the ceremonial board,” Powell said. funding, Nichol said the Col- to the Collegeʼs BOV and reap- Even though Granger had obtained three certificates house has garnered. “We have new and important re- lege will have to re-examine its pointed three others yesterday. of compliance (101, 101A, 101B) allowing for three “It is interesting that so many people are so con- sponsibilities under the restruc- athletic logo, which the NCAA Charles Banks of Gloucester, residents per certificate, more than three students still cerned about a house that was truly a blight on this turing act to the state and the recently labeled as offensive Va. was appointed to his first were not allowed to reside in the house together. community — that I have invested at least a third of a College.” to American Indian groups be- four-year term. Thomas Capps “Eventually the matter was settled in court with the million dollars in,” he said. BOV members will be is- cause it depicts feathers. of Richmond, Suzann W. Mat- city prevailing. The College had absolutely no involve- Granger also spoke of the allure of off-campus hous- sued College IDs today in order “We are seeking clarification thews of Fairfax and Sally Gore ment with what happened to the students,” Vice Presi- ing and the difficulties students encounter in finding it. to become more integrated with from the NCAA on what the of Newark, De. were reappoint- dent for Student Affairs Sam Sadler said. “Students will always want to live where they have the College and to enable them reported sanctions might be,” ed to the BOV. Granger said that behavioral issues had nothing to the greatest freedom and the nicest accommodations do with the sailing teamʼs relocation. available to them. I think the actions from a few poor “I have a great relationship with the sailing team. tenants and landlords in the past, who have occasionally County. After that, the city began Iʼve never had any problems whatsoever with the con- been students, have caused neighborhoods to lump all BUSINESSES purchasing plots of land adjacent SA duct, behavior or maintenance when they were at the students into the category of less than desirable neigh- FROM PAGE 1 to High Street, and this spring sold FROM PAGE 1 Chandler house,” he said. bors,” Granger said. them as one block to the Roseland Granger performed numerous structural repairs to The College sponsors a yearly workshop for students homage to the great town centers Property Group. for all students, and Pilchen said the house before renting it to students from the College. wishing to live off-campus so they can learn about leas- of early America, the architecture The city is also aiding another that he wanted Residence Life to He said that the previous owner had left it in disrepair ing properties, city and county ordinances and services will represent a refined Georgian project in the Scotland Street and create a gender-integrated space. and had numerous citations for not looking after the offered to renters. style.” Braxton Court area, just behind The SA also confirmed several So far, the only confirmed the dellies. committee nominees. Senior An- TARBUCKS missing signature on the paperwork, proposes bringing SA resources to- merchant will be a seven-screen, The project hopes to revitalize drew Costello was confirmed as S Tsamouras said. Next, the exterior gether to fight the Starbucks. first-run dine-in theater. DeWitt the neighborhood with funding by chairman of the Review Board, FROM PAGE 1 signage must be approved at a sec- “I see this as a much larger trend said that the developer, Roseland the city and U.S. Department of senior David Sievers was con- ond meeting of the architecture re- in town-gown relations,” Pilchen Property Group of Portsmouth, Housing and Urban Development firmed as Public Affairs liaison welcome,” Tsamouras added. “I view board at a later date. Finally, said. “Weʼre losing the right to have Va., hopes to make available Community Development Block to Williamsburg, sophomore think Starbucks is a very, very good a building permit must be applied fun in Williamsburg.” 50,000 square feet of retail space Grants. Andy Peters was confirmed as company. I think theyʼll be a good for and received, a process which Darleen Gilland, manager of the and 250,000 square feet of office It will include a least one new the second Public Affairs liaison neighbor to the city and the sur- will not be considered at a public College Delly, announced her oppo- space. Calls to Roseland Proper- retail-oriented building and sev- to Williamsburg and sophomore rounding neighborhood.” hearing. All of these requirements sition to the planned Starbucks. ties were not returned. eral renovated spaces. Ross Grogg was confirmed as Starbucks would not confirm any are expected to be met and the total “The employees donʼt want to The High Street site, which It is not clear specifi- Public Affairs liaison to Rich- plans for the Delly. process could take as little as two see this go,” she said. “I donʼt want runs along Richmond Road, has cally what retail outlets mond. Costello, Sievers and Pe- “The lease hasnʼt been executed weeks, Williamsburg Planning Di- to see it go; I love you guys,” already been cleared. might occupy the new space. ters were all confirmed by unani- yet,” Judy Knauer, a public relations rector Reed Nester said. Those opposing the plan hope Construction is scheduled to DeWitt said that additional devel- mous consent. After the motion to representative for Starbucks, said. “Staff has reviewed the request a strong protest will convince Star- begin today after a groundbreak- opment could also occur on the send Groggʼs confirmation to the She would not comment further. and recommends approval,” the bucks and the College Delly to scrap ing ceremony at 11:00 a.m, and site of the Tioga Motel and the public affairs committee was de- Three approvals are needed be- Williamsburg Architectural Review the plans, but city officials say there the buildings are slated to be oc- Southern Inn, properties on Rich- nied, he was confirmed 13-0 with fore the proposed conversion of the Board said in a form for the pro- is little they can do to block the plan cupied next year. mond Rd. two senators abstaining. building can begin. First, the exterior posed changes. from gaining approval at the archi- Despite the proximity to the “They are for sale on the pri- changes to the building, including The plan faces opposition from tectural review board. campus, the Collegeʼs Associate vate market place,” DeWitt said. the sandblasting and paint scheme, some College Delly employees, “From the community ordinance Vice President for Economic De- “The city can encourage develop- AFFORDABILITY must be approved by the architec- members of the student assembly standpoint, there is really not an velopment Jim Golden said he is ment there, but ultimately it is the FROM PAGE 1 ture review board. The board review and students on Facebook.com. opportunity to protest,” Reed said. not sure it will be convenient for private owners who will decide scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday Student Assembly Sen. Zach “Starbucks has the right to establish some students. what to do.” director of Virginia 21, a group was rescheduled for Sept. 26 due Pilchen, a sophomore, introduced at this location under our zoning “The walk [from campus] Student Assembly Sen. Matt that lobbies the GA on behalf of to “crossed wires” that resulted in a the Defense of Nightlife Act, which rules.” will still be a challenge to High Beato, a sophomore, said he was students, said in a Sept. 8 press Street,” Golden said. “Our goal is happy to see Williamsburg mak- release. to get bus connections out to those ing redevelopment progress, but “This failing grade emphasizes areas. Itʼs not such a problem for he is concerned that the retail de- the need for legislatures to fulfill upperclass students who might velopment the city is encouraging their promise to fully fund higher have a car, but we want first and might not be aimed at students. education,” she added. second year students to be able to “I wish and hope that these de- Hix said that the common- get out there, too.” velopments do lead to a more pro- wealthʼs failing grade should not Williamsburg Planning Direc- student environment,” he said. be taken too seriously. tor Reed Nester said that the proj- “What I have seen from the city He said that the costs of higher ect idea began in 1992 when the has often been targeted against education are a major concern for City Council rejected plans for a students. These new plans for the state, but he also pointed out proposed Wal-Mart on the site and commercial development, how- that only 7 states made passing began looking for another tenant. ever, do provide for me the first grades for affordability. Utah and The Wal-Mart was instead built glimmer of hope Iʼve seen from California received a “C-,” the near Rochambeau Drive in York the city.” highest grades.

ligious community, who spoke about hope for peace 9/11 and spiritual reassurance. FROM PAGE 1 Vice President for Student Affairs Sam Sadler then spoke about his experiences on that same day Assembly coordinated the luminaries that circled and five years ago. crossed the Sunken Garden. Each of the 1,500 lu- He described the heartache caused by the attacks minaries commemorated two people who died in the as well as the comfort given by the College commu- terrorist attacks. nity in the days following the tragedy. “A lot of people put a lot of work into this,” SA “For a while in some and perhaps forever in oth- President Ryan Scofield, a senior, said. “I want the ers, the events shifted the delicate balance that exists campus to preserve the memory of the people who in each of us between fear and hope,” Sadler said. died — the innocent people who died — regardless He also encouraged people to celebrate the lives of politics. It doesnʼt matter if theyʼre from a red of the victims. state or a blue state, if they were republican or demo- “The experience led to a reexamination of what crat or green or libertarian or whatever. These people we value,” Sadler added. died wrongly.” “It made family and friendships more precious. The vigil continued with remarks from Brown. We became determined to give them more time and “On Sept. 10 and on Sept. 12, we discuss the prominence in our lives.” events before and after 9/11 — the War on Terror, Brown and Reed next introduced members of the homeland security, the War in Iraq. Believe me, these College faculty and student body who spoke about issues are relevant and an integral part of our democ- the seven alumni who lost their lives in the terrorist racyʼs discourse,” Brown said. attacks. “But today, we hold our politics aside. Our race, College President Gene Nichol then addressed the our religion, the color of our skin, our ethnic back- audience before Reed made the eveningʼs closing re- ground, our profession and any other of our societyʼs marks. cleavages suddenly disappear. We are united today, “Tonight, we take the first step to meet these chal- COURTESY GRAPHIC ✦ CITY OF WILLIAMSBURG as Americans and as members of the William and lenges through remembrance,” Reed said. “Tonight, A floor plan, top of the new Starbucks that is slated to replace the College Delly at 336 Richmond in- Mary community,” Brown added. we focus not on how those 3,000 souls died but, rath- cludes indoor and patio seating. A second diagram of the new Starbucks, below, shows another view. Brown then introduced leaders of the Collegeʼs re- er, on how they lived.” 4 NEWS ✦ SEPTEMBER 15, 2006 Under the World Beat: Sri Lanka M C R S C O P Peace negotiations denied ✦ CORNY DEVELOPMENTS COULD CURE AMERICAʼS OIL ADDICTION B Y SRAVYA YELESWARAPU this year. a strong Sinhalese nationalist cam- THE FLAT HAT According to the Sept.12 online paign and took measures to make BY KATE PRENGAMAN works that serve automotive fossil fuels. In case edition of CNN, the Sri Lankan Sinhalese the national language. FLAT HAT SCIENCE COLUMNIST you still remember your introduction to organic Sri Lankan offi cials have de- government killed over 185 rebels In 1978, minority rebels found- chemistry, biodiesel is produced by a lipid-trans- nied claims that they set up peace in a six-day confl ict this week. ed the Tamil Tigers. By the early It has been almost nine months since President esterifi cation. The glycerols of the fatty acid react negotiations with the rebel Tamil Despite the signing of a Norwe- 1980s, violence escalated between George W. Bush announced during his State of the with alcohol when mixed at a high temperature to Tigers. gian-brokered “permanent” cease- the rebels and government mili- Union address that the United States was “addict- yield the petrol-diesel-like fuel, which burns with According to the Sept. 13 on- fi re in 2002, the fi ghting continues. tary, oftentimes leading to grave ed to oil.” However, it has been hard to see any greatly reduced greenhouse emissions. line edition of BBC News, Nor- Neither side has offi cially pulled human rights violations. sign of widespread attempts at rehab. But donʼt The use of agricultural products in diesel en- wegian mediators announced in out of the truce, but its calls for According to Amnesty Interna- get discouraged; just because green fuels havenʼt gines was predicted by the engineʼs inventor, Ru- Brussels that the talks were to take peace are still ignored, CNN said. tional, these violations include the taken over the mass market doesnʼt mean thereʼs dolf Diesel, in 1912. “The diesel engine can be fed place next month. Though the Sri CNN also reported that the Sri use of child soldiers, attacking re- not potential out there. with vegetable oils and would help considerably Lankan government expressed an Lankan army captured the Tamil ligious minorities and torture. The fi rst and most widely-known green fuel is in the development of agriculture of the countries interest in negotiating, they said Tigerʼs frontline position at Muha- Non-government organization corn-based ethanol. This ethanol-gasoline blend which use it ... The use of vegetable oils for engine that they had not made any con- malai, in the northern region of the Human Rights Watch, a non-gov- accounted for almost 3 percent of U.S. automotive fuels may seem insignifi cant today, but such oils crete plans. country. Despite the capture, rebels ernmental organization is arguing fuel sales in 2005. For perspective, that 3 percent may become, in course of time, as important as “The government of Sri Lanka continued to fi re artillery shells at that aid cannot reach Sri Lankan amounts to 16 billion liters. The new fuel source petroleum and the coal tar products of the present is highly disturbed with regard to government troops, killing at least civilians due to the confl ict, which has been substantially encouraged by a federal tax time.” Although still expensive to mass produce, the statement made by the Nor- 35 soldiers since last Thursday. completely militarized the nation. subsidy of $2 billion annually. However, corn- enthusiasts across the country are producing their wegian facilitator, as the govern- According to the Reuters Foun- Although the United States and based ethanolʼs growth in popularity was closely own biodiesel from vegetable oil for as low as 70 ment neither agreed for uncondi- dation, over 1 million landmines United Nations condemn human followed by a growth in criticisms. cents per gallon, according to the do-it-yourself tional talks nor was consulted,” Sri have been planted across Sri Lanka rights violations and are in support While burning the ethanol in an engine pro- website, www.biodieselwarehouse.com. duces substantially less greenhouse gas emissions It is important to note that these new fuel tech- SITUATION: SRI LANKA than traditional gasoline, the amount of energy nologies are not environmental miracles. Although Sri Lankan officials announced Wednesday that they are not holding peace talks with the Liberation spent to harvest the corn and refi ne the ethanol they reduce our dependence on foreign oil in all TigersTigers ofof TamilTamil Elam,Elam, aalsolso kknownnown aass tthehe TTamilamil TTigersigers. NorwegianNorwegian ddiplomatsiplomats hhaveave bbeeneen mmediatingediating ppeaceeace burns a sizeable amount of fossil fuels. A few new cases and reduce greenhouse gas emissions for talks between the two groups, andand announcedannounced TTuesdayuesday thathat ttheyhey hhadad eestablishedstablished a ddateate for talks next month processing plants that produce ethanol by burning the most part, increasing reliance on these fuels bbetweenetween SSriri LLankaanka aandnd tthehe rrebelebel ggroup.roup. TThehe aannouncementnnouncement wwasas qquicklyuickly rrefutedefuted bbyy Sri Lankaʼs govern- coal have drawn particular attention to this irony. would demand more mono-crop agriculture with ment, who also criticized the Norwegian mmediatorsediators fforor mmakingaking tthehe aannouncementnnouncement wwithoutithout consulting them. “When all the inputs and outputs were cor- genetically modifi ed species, land degradation TThoughhough governmentgovernment officialsofficials hhaveave expressedexpressed wisheswishes toto openopen talkstalks withoutwithout “preconditions,”“preconditions,” nono definitedefinite rectly factored in, we found that ethanol has a and heavy use of fertilizers. Still, the technology pplanslans havehave beenbeen mmade.ade. TheThe TamilTamil TigersTigers areare a rebelrebel groupgroup wwhoho havehave beenbeen ffightingighting fforor a “separate home- positive net energy of almost fi ve megajoules per is already beginning to show us that we have op- land” for tthehe eethnicthnic TTamilamil mminorityinority ggrouproup ssinceince tthehe 1970s.970s. SinceSince tthehe bbegeginning of the conflict, more than liter,” Daniel Kammen said in this monthʼs issue tions for automotive energy beyond fossil fuels. 60,00060,000 liveslives hhaveave bbeeneen llost,ost, aandnd mmoreore tthanhan 2200,00000,000 ppeopleeople hhaveave bbeeneen ddisplacedisplaced ffromrom ttheirheir hhomes.omes. of Scientifi c American. COURTESY GRAPHIC ✦ Z.ABOUT.COM However, corn is not the only renewable fuel source with potential. Ethanol made from woody Lankan Defense spokesman Kehe- since the beginning of the confl ict. of the peace process, there doesnʼt plants with a high cellulose content can be used liya Rambukwella said. Sri Lanka is home to several seem to be any international pres- in place of gasoline for a 90 percent reduction in The Tamil Tigers are a minority different ethnicities and cultures; sure placed on either the govern- greenhouse gas emissions. This ethanol is cleaner rebel group that has been fi ghting however, the Sinhalese and the ment or the rebels to quicken the because the heat for the refi nement process comes the Sri Lankan government for a Tamils constitute the two main process toward a peaceful agree- from burning lignin. When lignin, an organic ma- “separate homeland” since the late groups, 74 percent and 13 percent ment. terial, is burnt, its carbon emission is equal to its 1970s, the BBC said. of the population respectively. When India intervened in 1987, carbon intake during growth. This is a vast im- The violence reached its peak Although Sri Lanka had a peace- opposition to foreign presence provement over the corn-based processes. last month when the government ful transition from British rule to quickly led it to withdraw; one No list of green fuels would be complete with- launched a ground offensive to independent government in 1949, month later, Indiaʼs Prime Minis- out a discussion of biodiesel. Produced from a va- reach a Maavilaru waterway that the rise of Sinhalese nationalism ter was assassinated. riety of vegetable oils, animal fats and even waste was blocked by the rebels. in the 1950s brewed hostility in Thus far, Norway has been the

vegetable oil from fry-heavy restaurants like Mc- COURTESY PHOTO ✦ WFBF.COM More than 60,000 lives were the nation. The confl ict material- only country to mediate the two Donalds, the biodegradable fuel can be used in tra- The production of ethanol made from woody plants lost over the course of the confl ict ized when the fi rst president of Sri groups. ditional diesel engines and distributed by the net- increased due to a $2 billion government subsidy. and over 200,000 people have been Lanka, Solomon West Ridgeway Sri Lanka last held peace talks displaced from their homeland just Dias Bandaranaike, was elected on with the Tamil Tigers in 2003.

this case may set a precedent for oth- new entrance for parking will be HOUSE er homes in the area, allowing them made off North Henry St., the house FROM PAGE 1 to bypass this zoning ordinance. This is located in an area where property concern was also cited in the Neigh- upkeep is an issue, the objective of he was denied the request. borhood City Watch memo that was the owner is to overcome present “I can only speculate from com- sent to city residents prior to the rental occupancy limits and the stu- ments made at the [council] meeting; meeting to brief them on the issue. dents will eventually graduate. there was a general concern about One of the memoʼs points reads: “I think the memo basically told upkeep of rental property, especially “A precedent will be set where other them why they should come to the since this house is located on a main larger homes in residential areas can meeting to protest against us,” Pal- street in Williamsburg,” Palfrey said. be targeted for conversion to mul- frey said. “They seemed to give the “The city is ultimately looking out tiple rentals.” same old rhetoric about students liv- for the best interest of its permanent The memo listed fi ve other points ing off campus, citing the activities, residents.” for meeting attendees to consider: the loud noises and outlook of the house Palfrey also voiced concern that house will have fi ve residents and a that might go with student housing.” Junior Brett Phillips, chair of the Student Assemblyʼs Public Affairs Committee, attended the meeting with Palfrey to represent the interests of student housing in general. “The SA is concerned with the zoning of Palfreyʼs house as it per- tains to the student owner and to students in general who are dis- criminated against by the City of Williamsburgʼs zoning laws,” Phil- lips said. “The SA has an interest in protecting student interests on and off campus, and we are concerned that the ʻthree-person ruleʼ acts as a surrogate law whose function is al- ternatively aimed at marginalizing students in the Williamsburg neigh- borhoods.” According to Rhodes, the dis- cussion from the Sept. 5 meeting revealed that Palfrey ran into trouble last year for having eight people liv- ing in his house and was required to come into compliance with the law. Phillips believes part of the deci- sion may be biased against students. “Every board has staff that looks at the details of particular cases un- der a microscope, and when the board asked their staff what their opinion was, the staff responded, ʻif there is anywhere in the city to allow an exemption, it should be on this property,ʼ” he said. “It astounds me that all fi ve board members voted in opposition and basically disregarded the fi ndings of a more knowledge- able staff report. There was undoubt- edly student bias in this decision.” The attempt was the last oppurtu- nity to come to any agreement with Williamsburg on this issue. “I must comply with the rules and regulations of the city; this appeal was the last avenue open to reach a fi nal agreement with the city, and their verdict is fi nal,” Palfrey said. September 15, 2006 Page 5 [email protected] OPINIONS STAFF EDITORIAL Registration rejection

There are 134 local registrars in Virginia, and each one has the power to apply voter registration rules any way he or she desires. That means there are 134 standards for the type of addresses that get questioned, 134 sets of questions asked to determine domicile and 134 rules for interpreting those answers. From Charlottesville, where anyone with a dorm address is allowed to register, to Fredericksburg, where dorm addresses are automati- cally rejected, to our own City of Williamsburg, where repeated battles have been fought over what exactly it takes to register in this town, local voting rules in Virginia make hanging chads and butterfly ballots look like a model of clarity. Last weekʼs Flat Hat reported on proposed changes to the rules that determine who can register to vote in local elections. Those in favor of the new policy say that it will bring consistency to a system lacking uniform rules. In reality, the proposed rules do little more than give legal basis to the inconsistent treatment that students already face from local registrars. The new rules, proposed by the Virginia State Board of Elections, set out what type of addresses can be singled out for increased scrutiny and a list of questions that can be asked if a residentʼs address raises a flag. To register in Williamsburg, a would-be voter must provide a current local address and show intent to remain in the city indefinitely. Since no registrar can look into studentsʼ heads to determine whether they intend to stay after graduation, the new rules provide a list of questions, such as where the applicant is a registered driver, that probe into potential votersʼ future plans. But a questionnaire designed by committee and administered by bureaucrats to predict where college students will be in four years will have little success at its intended purpose and serves only as an objective fig leaf, covering the ultimately subjective decisions of local registrars. The new rules attempt to provide consistency in all the wrong places, while ignoring whatʼs really bro- The A-word ken with the current system. The problem has never been what types of addresses are flagged or what questions are asked to determine domicile, but the inconsistent way registrars apply those rules across the state. Without “Awkward.” Before I came to the College, I took self-perpetuating nature of awkwardness is also no clear rules, students are more likely to keep their registration at their parentʼs home and are discouraged from reg- no issue with this word. After three years, however, help. Once you do one awkward thing, you find this seemingly innocent arrangement of seven let- yourself apologizing for your awkwardness and, in istering at all. Students are then forced to fill out cumbersome absentee ballot forms, depressing turnout among ters has become anathema to me because of its doing so, just manage to make things more, well, already under-represented young voters. They are shut out from voting on issues that affect them everyday, from omnipresence. Itʼs gotten to the awkward. the three people per house rule to the future of development in Williamsburg. point where I now avoid using Itʼs no secret that weʼre an awkward bunch, and College President Gene Nichol has been an outspoken critic of Virginiaʼs voter registration rules since the word and cringe when I hear yet I have never heard anyone propose a means of he came to the College two years ago. The former constitutional law professor-turned-College-president stands it in its various incarnations resolving the problem. I think this is because we atop years of distinguished legal experience — experience he isnʼt afraid to use in his criticism of the current (“socially awkward,” an “awk- have come to secretly enjoy being awkward. We policies. “The real problem is the grotesque disparity of how students are treated in Williamsburg compared to ward moment,” an “awkward love making self pitying displays to our friends the way they are treated in the rest of the state. That is a violation of the equal protection clause of the Constitu- situation”). I cherished summer about how uncool we are and competing with one vacation in part because of my another over whose experience is more awkward, or tion,” Nichol has said. Nicholʼs consistent, vocal support of student voting rights has been one of the unexpected break from the a-word. But as who can claim to be the most awkward. Any occa- highlights of his time here, and it has earned him the respect of students used to administrators loathe to rock the John soon as I returned to campus, sion to label a situation as “awkward” is eagerly City of Williamsburgʼs boat. Bell it was waiting for me. I canʼt seized, as the a-word increasingly becomes our Securing consistent voting standards in Williamsburg has been a goal of students for years, and the escape it. It lurks around every common crutch. Herein lies the problem, but also proposed rules donʼt take us much closer. Until new laws are passed in Richmond, students will have to continue turn in a College conversation. Keep your ears the solution. to fight an uphill battle to vote in Williamsburg. For now, anyone who considers himself a permanent resident of open; I bet youʼll hear the word “awkward” 10 The nature of a word like awkward implies an Williamsburg should visit Reigstrar David Andrews in the City of Williamsburg Voter Registrarʼs Office at 412 times or more today alone. antithesis. In order for something to be “awkward,” North Boundary Street before Oct. 10, and sign up to vote in this yearʼs election. I am a patient person. I donʼt mind waiting in there must simultaneously exist an opposing state lines nor do I find telemarketing calls especially of normalcy: a situation that is “not awkward.” In loathsome. I even enjoy chatting with Jehovahʼs this respect, awkward is like “hungry” or “sick.” Editorial Board: Witnesses on my doorstep and have been known to You must know what it means to be full if you say Joshua Pinkerton, Editor-in-Chief offer them refreshments. So why does a two sylla- you are hungry; you must know what it means to be Ashley Baird, Managing Editor ✦ Max Fisher, Executive Editor Andy Zahn, News Editor ✦ Chase Johnson, Variety Editor ble word get under my skin? It bothers me because healthy if you say you are sick. Similarly, you must Louis Malick, Sports Editor ✦ Alice Hahn, Reviews Editor I am concerned for the campusʼs well being. The know normalcy if you know a situation is, not nor- Joe Kane, Opinions Editor ✦ Alex Haglund, Photography Editor College is dangerously addicted to the a-word, and mal, but awkward. At the College, we have become Jonathan Seiden, Photography Editor ✦ Taylor Martindale, Copy Chief itʼs time for an intervention. so obsessed with the label “awkward” that it has Why is “awkward” used so frequently? Some lost its meaning. We have so greatly lowered the would contend that it appears so often in the speech qualifications for awkwardness that almost nothing The Flat Hat welcomes submissions to the Opinions section. Letters to the Editor and Opinions columns are due at 5 p.m. Tuesday of students because we at the College are just that, truly awkward ever happens at the College any- for publication the following Friday. All submissions must be typed and double-spaced, and must include the authorʼs name, telephone awkward. Sure, there are other words that could more. Simply put, everything is rapidly becoming number and any relevant titles or affiliations with campus or national groups. Letters may be no more than 300 words; columns may not be used to describe our behavior: insecure, unsure, awkward, which means that soon nothing will be. be less that 500 words nor more than 700. Letters must be e-mailed to [email protected]. The Flat Hat reserves the right to edit all mate- self-conscious, uncomfortable, embarrassed. Yet So, in a way, I guess weʼre destroying awkward- rial. Because of space limitations, The Flat Hat may not publish all submissions. The Flat Hat Editorial Board meets weekly to discuss none fits so well as awkward, perhaps because the ness by promulgating it. But I donʼt think anyone the positiion taken by editorials. Unsigned editorials are written by the Editor or a designated member of the Editorial Board. All Board word is inherently cumbersome. realizes that. In fact, many would probably point to editorials reflect the consensus of the Editorial Board. Letters, columns, graphics and cartoons reflect the view of the author only. But why are we so awkward? Some say we do this article and laugh at how delightfully awkward or say embarrassing things because we lack social it is for there to be a column on the word “awk- skills. Weʼre so preoccupied with the impressions ward” in their college newspaper. Maybe theyʼre of others that we try too hard to act casual and right … but, geez, youʼd think that just once they inevitably end up in a tactless tailspin. Our igno- could use a different word. Healing Healthcare rance in the ways of social graces is our undoing, John Bell is a senior at the College. His views they say, no matter how intelligent we may be. The do not necessarily represent those of The Flat Hat.

Perhaps the greatest domestic crisis facing the into insurance plans, whether via their employer United States is that which currently confronts or on an individual basis, the augmented pool of Letters to the Editor American healthcare. There are many facets to the resources would mitigate the costs confronting healthcare issue, including the governmentʼs lax older Americans. The Arab-Israeli conflict fulfilled by the Western powers at the expense of preparations to confront bio- On the national level, debate has been polarized, To the Editor: regional and international stability. logical or chemical attacks, the with some from the far-left pushing for a single- In Joshua Powersʼ Sept. 1 column, “Unpopular The familiar comparison invoked by the colum- threat posed by the H5N1 Avian payer system like the one in Canada, and those on Justice,” he wrote in defense of the actions taken by nist, which applauds Israel for abiding by conven- Flu virus and even the grow- the right favoring little or no reform. The weak- Israel in its struggle against Hezbollah. tions of international warfare while condemning ing number of patients infected nesses of the single-payer system are apparent, with Although the columnist presented a strong its enemies for their methods of violence, fails to with “superbugs,” immune to skyrocketing taxes and costs for businesses, long defense of the idea that “unpopular actions are not recognize the most basic fact of the matter: these commonly-used antibiotics. waiting lists for medical procedures, a decrease always unjust ones,” I believe his article reflects and terrorists reject the existing world order, which is Nevertheless, the greatest impe- in the quality of care and relatively little or no reinforces a misunderstanding of the Arab-Israeli based upon the Western idea of the nation-state and Joshua tus driving the healthcare crisis decrease in the overall cost of healthcare. Likewise, issue. The columnist states, “[this] war began when upheld by the Western powers. They blame this Powers is derived from the 40 million minor reforms, such as the Bush administrationʼs Hezbollah fighters crossed the border into Israel, world order for their plight. Americans currently without proposed tax incentives and savings accounts, do killing three soldiers and capturing another two.” Modern history abounds with examples of dis- health insurance. little to alleviate the growing number of uninsured In fact recent events belong to a greater struggle, possessed peoples who hide their nihilism behind Though many proposals are being considered in Americans. which began in the 19th century. As the ideologi- some high ideal. In this respect terrorists are no Washington, partisan clashes have made nearly all I believe that American healthcare can and cal sickness of nationalism and its offshoot anti- different from Nazis, Bolsheviks, or the breadless reform efforts impossible. Therefore, several states should be reformed in a way that it reflects an Semitism took hold in Europe, Jews from that mobs of 1789 Paris. We cannot understand the Arab- have begun to take it upon themselves to offer awareness of the problems with both private and continent began emigrating to Palestine, where for Israeli conflict without consulting this history. To health insurance using a variety of different reform government-provided healthcare. Rather than mimic centuries Oriental Jews and Christians had lived in treat each episode of the Arab-Israeli conflict as a measures. European systems with well-known problems, the peace with the Arab Muslim majority. These Jews new and distinct conflict is to miss the forest for the Massachusetts, for example, has mandated that United States must use innovative strategies to brought with them their own variety of nationalism, trees. all citizens have health insurance in one form or avoid the rationing of medical services while pro- Zionism, whose cause was endorsed and ultimately — Clint Condra, ʼ07 another. Employers may provide an insurance plan viding universal healthcare. This daunting task must to their employees or pay money to the state gov- involve both the private and public sector in such a ernment, which will subsidize employee healthcare. way as to preserve free market forces while ensur- However, as a mere 10 percent of the population of ing that all Americans receive benefits. Starting Massachusetts is uninsured, compared to roughly with steps such as requiring young Americans who 16 percent nationwide, implementing such a plan can afford healthcare to purchase insurance may on the federal level could have serious repercus- begin a reform movement and target attention to sions. this vital issue. On the other hand, there are some actions that If federal legislators continue to bicker and could be taken by the federal government to ease postpone needed reform, a healthcare melt- the healthcare burden. For instance, roughly 25 down may ensue. While debate in the upcoming percent of uninsured Americans have incomes Congressional elections will focus on the war in that are three times the poverty level. Many of Iraq and American foreign policy, one should take the 13 million young, uninsured Americans fall note that Rome fell from within and the same may into this category: those who can afford health- be true of our Republic. care, but because they are healthy, see little need Joshua Powers is a senior at the College. His to invest in health insurance. If the government views do not necessarily represent those of The Flat were to mandate that these young Americans pay Hat. 6 THE FLAT HAT ✦ SEPTEMBER 15, 2006 Tyler Trumbo talks September 15, 2006 about the Penn Ride for Page 7 Cancer and his penchant for ‘mockapella.’ [email protected] VARIETY See THAT GUY, page 9. WCWM hopping up radio dial

BY CHELSEA RUDMAN However, the station now has some 30 THE FLAT HAT DJs with one or two dozen more in pre- liminary training, and the “production Walking into the main room of the room” is producing naught but a film of WCWM station is like walking into a dust. beautiful, unrestored Victorian mansion But all that is changing. — you get the sense of a grandeur thatʼs Just like the station, which had been been outpaced by time. Tens of thousands losing listeners and DJs until as recent- of vinyl LP records line the walls, the ly as three years ago, the slumbering product of 50 years of accumulation. The Production Room is soon to reawaken collection is so impressive that the Wu- if junior Station Manager Adam Burks Tang Clan offered to buy the stationʼs has his way. He imagines converting LPs in 2000. Plastic USPS boxes, packed the room to a recording studio to rent to the brim with duplicate and other out to performing groups. The station unwanted CDs, dot the floor and tables itself could use the room to edit mate- near the door. Posters and stickers fea- rial recorded live. A remote recording JONATHAN SEIDEN ✦ THE FLAT HAT turing obscure bands and record labels team, another of Burkeʼs dreams, might Junior Brett Roth [LEFT] looks on as senior John Bell broadcasts his Wednesday night show “Alphabet Soup” on WCWM 90.9 FM. blanket the walls. tape live acts — shows at the Meridian WCWM is in a hallway so long that a Coffeehouse, for example — and return Distance Runner and The Offering, who said. “Thereʼs been rising interest since aways, the concert series and other media shout at one end echoes — and both walls to the studio to fine-tune and broadcast played last Saturday. three years ago.” More DJs spin for the outlets such as the once-per-semester are lined with floor-to-ceiling bookcases their performances. Like putting some In addition to these current money- station, and those DJs are staying longer. Submission magazine and alumni publi- of CDs. After a succession of doors to new furniture in that Victorian mansion, makers, Burks is seeking corporate spon- But, of course, WCWM wouldnʼt mind cation WCWM Pinups. offices and the transmission room itself, if you will. sorship and additional on-air advertising. a few more. Since the station got its start “We want to make our presence known at the very end of the hallway is a door Though Burks hasnʼt yet crunched the As the station has continued to “crawl up in 1956, when a handful of radio enthusi- ... weʼre part of the community and the labeled “Production Room” with a cheeky numbers, a boost in fundraising efforts the dial,” as its website puts it, from 89.1 asts broadcasted their AM station through campus,” Gessler said. addendum warning users to “Keep This may make his plans financially viable. FM to 90.7 FM to 90.9 FM, so too will its the campus plumbing, student interest in No matter the number of DJs picking Clean or Your Ass is Grass!” The station rents DJ services for frater- scope and prestige, Burks hopes. the station has waxed and waned, rang- the tunes, the stationʼs mission of promot- Like the records, the room is no longer nity parties and hosts a concert series in Senior Historian and Alumni Director ing from fewer than 10 DJs to over 130. ing unrecognized talent in the musical used. Back in its heyday, when the sta- partnership with the University Center Anne Gessler agreed that the station looks Burks and Gessler hope to continue to world has chugged on. tion boasted over 100 DJs, it was used Activities Board. This yearʼs inaugu- to be on an upswing. “The past couple raise on-campus awareness of the station See WCWM ✦ page 9 to record PSAs and other soundbites. ral WCWM concert featured Middle years have been really beneficial,” she through events such as monthly CD give- For Muscarelle exhibit, a clash of media and communities

BY CHARLOTTE SABALIS icons from the Romanov era on can enhance it and make it better for THE FLAT HAT loan from the Hillwood Museum the next time.” in Washington, D.C. and “Russian Gieseking said that she was most Beginning yesterday and running Realist Paintings by Vyacheslav excited to see what the arrangers through Sunday, the Friends of the Zabelin,” from the John Wurdeman had in store, since they wonʼt know Muscarelle Museum of Art are spon- Collection. which piece they will be designing soring their second biennial “Art in Gieseking said that the Muscarelle from until the first day of the event. Bloom” exhibit at the Muscarelle. hosted the first “Art in Bloom” “Itʼs amazing. Theyʼre so cre- The Muscarelle hosts a variety of in 2004, but she said that many ative because their arrangements different exhibits every year. What improvements have been made for match the work of art so well — not makes the “Art in Bloom” exhibit this yearʼs exhibit. “Each time it just in color scheme, but you might unusual is that it doesnʼt feature improves,” she said. “Each time we See MUSCARELLE ✦ page 8 paintings or sculptures, but, rather, do something for the first time we floral arrangements inspired by the works currently being shown at the

ANDREW SCHAMADEL ✦ THE FLAT HAT Muscarelle. Marge Gieseking, the English Professor Nancy Schoenbergerʼs book, “Hollywood Kryptonite,” was recently adapted into the publicity coordinator for the event, mainstream movie “Hollywoodland.” The movie stars Ben Affl eck, Adrian Brody and Diane Lane. said that the “Art in Bloom” exhibit will draw from three Russian exhib- its currently being displayed as well ‘Hollywood Kryptonite’ as pieces from the museumʼs perma- nent collection. The exhibit will include the work of 23 arrangers, including florists, begets ‘Hollywoodland’ garden club members, gardeners from the Williamsburg area and art BY ALEX ELY & CHARLOTTE HANCOCK details of Reevesʼ death, such as the way the autopsy students. THE FLAT HAT was conducted and the lack of fingerprints on the “The arrangers will take works gun. In addition, they say Reeves had been involved of art on display as their inspi- “Hollywood Kryptonite,” a book co-written in an affair with Toni Mannix, wife of film studio ration,” Muscarelle Director of by Nancy Schoenberger of the Collegeʼs English executive Eddie Mannix, and they conclude that Development Sally Wolfe said. department, has gained much attention for its adap- Mannixʼs documented Mafia ties were called upon “Unusually, we currently have three tation as the second-highest grossing film in theaters to kill Reeves. Russian exhibits simultaneously. All today, “Hollywoodland.” The book, first published Research for the book began while Schoenberger will be on display, and in addition, in 1996, is an examination of the mysterious events was a visiting professor at the College, and was for four days, people will be able to surrounding the death of George Reeves, the actor sparked by her and Kashnerʼs shared interest in see flower arrangements inspired by who portrayed Superman in the 1950s television American culture of the 1950s. “My husbandʼs beat these works.” series “The Adventures of Superman.” is old Hollywood. He covers a lot of old Hollywood The three Russian displays Reeves was shot and killed on June 16, 1959, subjects for Vanity Fair,” Schoenberger said. “We include “The Tsarʼs Cabinet,” a pri- in Los Angeles. His death was labeled a suicide did a little preliminary research and found that vate collection of imperial Russian

by investigators. However, Schoenberger and her decorative arts on loan from an JONATHAN SEIDEN ✦ THE FLAT HAT See KRYPTONITE ✦ page 8 husband, Sam Kashner, have researched the peculiar individual in Florida; “Tradition in The Muscarelle will host a unique exhibit this weekend that features Translation,” a display of Russian fl oral arrangements based. Football atmosphere in need of Tribe Pride, splash of color

Ah, football season: the crisp fall air, the lights, remember?). We are, however, the bigger than yourself — the 300-pound line- or go to Swem halfway through. If I can excitement of competition, the thrill of a Tribe — the NCAA can put that in its pipe man who will eat you if you donʼt. hear you discussing things, the crowd is not touchdown, the roar of the crowd … Okay, and smoke it. Tribe means we stick it out, we In the past, I have been a little disap- yelling enough. If I can hear you discussing fans here are more likely to mumble than stick together and we scream for our team. pointed in fan involvement at Tribe football studying, the crowd should be yelling at you. CONFUSION roar, but the other stuff is still great. The Maybe my vision of what football games games. With the exception of JMU games, Football games are a time to let it all out. Tribe is hosting its first home football game should be is a little skewed. Iʼm from where everyone wore their so-much-more- Have some rage left over from that fight you CORNER of the season on Saturday night — under our Georgia — donʼt judge me — and down flattering-than-orange green and gold T- had with your (former) best friend? Let it out very own, very new lights. The use of the where I live, anything from marriage to busi- shirts, color-coded fan-dom is depressingly on the opposing team. Stressed out over your lights may actually be more exciting than the ness deals to kneecaps can be broken over scarce. I know itʼs hard to dress outside of orgo exam? A big old cheer could fix you game itself, but either way, I think the entire a college football rivalry. Kids get excused your normal color comfort zone. Iʼm an right up. student body should be getting pretty stoked. absences from school to attend away games. English major — my closet is predominantly It doesnʼt even matter if you actually Weʼre playing the University of Maine People show up three days in advance for black. But if I can rustle up something a little know any cheers. Heck, you donʼt even have Black Bears. Judging from Maineʼs total some games and hole up in their RVs, big more Tribe Pride-y than shades of gray and to know anything about football. Sometimes population (approximately 79 people) and screen TVs plopped on the grass in front of taupe, so can you. Iʼm not even sure which team is which, who the wild-beast-to-human ratio of that fine them. Most shockingly, people actually wear While weʼre at it, letʼs put a little color in has the ball or what the score is, but I donʼt chunk of the North (13-to-1), I wouldnʼt be entire DayGlo orange outfits to show their our cheers as well. The cheerleaders do their let that stop me. I yell like itʼs my job, and I surprised if they had actual bears playing for support for a particular Alabama-based team. best, but most of them are very tiny girls. No am loud. Lauren them. But that shouldnʼt scare us. No one should ever wear that much orange. matter how loud they are, they cannot make I am also all alone. If you went to any Bell I know the Tribe football team may not be Hideous outfits, though, are a way of up for a whole stadium full of silence. Too football games last year and you heard one the biggest or the best-funded. We donʼt have showing pride in your team. You sacrifice many times, Iʼve overheard people debating See PRIDE ✦ page 9 the fanciest stadium (weʼre thrilled to have your own dignity in support of something whether they should stay for an entire game FVariety UN 8 VARIETY ✦ SEPTEMBER 15, 2006

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different than how he is portrayed believe until they conducted further KRYPTONITE by Schoenberger. research. FROM PAGE 7 “Heʼs given a whole back story The book was received very well Horoscopes and thatʼs almost a completely fic- upon its release. Schoenberger and although Reevesʼ death was offi- tionalized character,” Schoenberger her husband were featured on “Good Virgo: Aug. 23 - Sept. 22 Pisces: Feb. 19 - March 20 cially a suicide, there were a lot of said. “We were very impressed with Morning America” and several other You will question your decision to major It may seem unneccessary now, but wear- questions about the case. We both it; it was a smart move to create a television and radio programs. The in history this week when you are told ing a cup at all times is a good precaution knew the show, and we thought it character the audience can sympa- Newark Star-Ledger ran a two-part that Darkwing Duck was the leading to take. Also, your friends will start would be fun to write a true crime thize with.” series, inspired by their book, on cause of the fall of the Soviet Union. throwing softballs at you this week. book.” Speriglio himself was one of Eddie Mannix and his mob con- According to Schoenberger, the the most important sources for the nections in New Jersey, where he Libra: Sept. 23 - Oct. 22 Aries: March 21 - April 19 first stop on their search was the authors, especially since many of lived before moving to California. While your shoulder, neck or back may You come to a ridiculous realization Super Museum in Metropolis, Ill., not hurt right now, it never hurts to have this week that the word ridiculous is where Jim Hambrick, the owner and a couple of bottles of oxycodone tere- used a ridiculous amount of times by curator of the museum, had a copy phthalate laying around. a ridiculous amount of people. of Reevesʼ autopsy report. “An L.A. police officer never Scorpio: Oct. 23 - Nov. 21 Taurus: April 20 - May 20 believed that the verdict should have Justin Timberlakeʼs statement about the You are learning more about yourself each been suicide, so he kept the autopsy need to kick himself in the balls will lead day, and youʼve come to take the time to report, and years after he retired, you on a worldwide hunt to find one per- stop and smell the roses. Youʼll soon he sent the report to the owner son who wouldnʼt kick him in the balls. learn youʼre fatally allergic to roses. and curator of the Superman muse- um,” Schoenberger said. “So … we Sagittarius: Nov. 22 - Dec. 21 Gemini: May 21- June 21 walked away with a copy of that In an attempt to catch a squirrel, you will If you get caught stealing Swedish Fish report and that got us started.” leave a trail of acorns leading up to your from Wawa this week, it wouldnʼt hurt Schoenberger concluded from door only to find a massive squirrel orgy to explain to the cops the over infesta- the evidence that the autopsy had in your room. tion of the “red sugar fish” in Sweden. been severely mishandled, and that glaring errors had been made. “With Capricorn: Dec. 22 - Jan. 19 Cancer: June 22 - July 22 a gunshot wound, you check to see After getting hyped up before the home The stars are never wrong. Okay, so if there is powder on the skin, and football game against Maine, you will maybe Alpha Centauri was a little drunk, that can tell you whether the gun be befuddled when three giant black but he was only hinting at the idea of was self-inflicted, if it was held up bears get off the team bus. growing that disgusting mullet. to his head or if it was shot from across the room in which case it Aquarius: Jan. 20 - Feb. 18 Leo: July 23 - Aug. 22 couldnʼt be suicide,” Schoenberger Tired of your professors telling you to We stars would like to accept your said. She added that the body was “think outside the box” in your papers, you thanks, praises and, possibly, kisses taken to a funeral home and washed will focus your next paper on the deep his- ahead of time for our unabounding wis- before the autopsy, and the bullet tory and symbolism of the rectangle. dom. No autographs, please. hole in Reevesʼ head was sewn up, so there was no way to tell the depth compiled by stephen knapp of the wound. As it turned out, the funeral home was owned by Eddie Mannix. COURTESY PHOTO ✦ WWW.ALLPOSTERS.COM The film only considers some MUSCARELLE George Reeves, TVʼs “Superman” during the 1950s, is the subject of of this evidence, according to English Professor Nancy Schoenbergerʼs book “Hollywood Kryptonite.” FROM PAGE 7 Schoenberger, leaving the cause of death up to the viewer. The film is the other people involved are now The authors were also featured and see that a painting has a distinct bend to the right, and not a direct adaptation of the book, deceased. “[Speriglio] was a young interviewed in USA Today. the flowers will all be arranged to the right. I canʼt wait although Focus Features did pur- man at the time. It was his first case The film is based on other to see how they come out.” chase the rights from the authors. and he worked for the Nick Harris research and sources in addi- In addition to the flower arrangements, there will be Schoenberger and her husband are detection agency,” Schoenberger tion to “Hollywood Kryptonite.” several events to attend. Last night was the Champagne given program consultant credit. said. Helen Bessolo, Reevesʼ moth- While the film is more ambigu- Preview, the first chance people had to see what the “Itʼs very important that we get er, had hired prominent lawyer Jerry ous, Schoenberger and Kashnerʼs arrangersʼ work. A painting by Polly Nunn, a well- this right,” Schoenberger said. “We Geisler to investigate the mystery, book asserts that Reeves was in fact known artist residing in Williamsburg, was also auc- arenʼt credited for the screenplay who in turn hired Harris. “His job murdered. (For a full review of the tioned off. — we didnʼt write it. Our only brag- was to dig up as much informa- movie, see “Hollywoodland,” page There are more events still to come in the next couple ging rights are that they bought the tion as possible and convince the 11.) of days. Clark Taggart, the nationally and internationally rights to the book.” The film does L.A.P.D. to re-open the case,” Schoenbergerʼs previous book, recognized floral designer from Williamsburg, will give JONATHAN SEIDEN ✦ THE FLAT HAT include findings from Schoenberger Schoenberger said. a biography of pianist Oscar a flower-arranging demonstration tomorrow from 2 to 3 The Muscarelle Museumʼs current exhibit features and Kashnerʼs book, including the However, according to Levant, is currently being optioned p.m. According to Wolfe, the arrangement he is planning fl oral arrangements inspired by works of art. possibility that Eddie Mannix may Schoenberger, halfway through the by Ben Stiller and Dreamworks will be inspired by different eras of Russian history. have murdered his first wife. investigation, Geisler resigned. “He Enterntainment. Her husband is Then, from 4 to 5 p.m., Russian art expert Wurdeman all of this come together,” Wolfe said. “Everyone is Ben Affleck stars as Reeves, went to Helen Bessolo and said ʻyou enjoying similar success with his will give a lecture entitled “The Beginning of Flower excited and enthusiastic — itʼs been a lot of fun seeing while Diane Lane plays the role of need to drop this case — you donʼt comic novel “Sinatraland,” which Gardening and the History of Flowers in Art.” Wurdeman this come together over the last four or five months.” Toni Mannix. Adrien Brody portrays want to know, but very bad people is being turned into a major motion became interested in Russian art after his son, artist John For those who would like guidance, docent tours will the detective in charge of investigat- are involved and you donʼt want to picture, the screenplay of which will Henry Wurdeman, attended the Surikov Institute of Art be conducted today and Sunday from 2 to 3 p.m., and ing the murder. Brodyʼs character, pursue it further,ʼ” Schoenberger be written by the couple. A new in Moscow, becoming the first American to graduate tomorrow from 1 to 2 p.m. Entrance to the exhibit is free although loosely based on Milo said. Speriglio was convinced that edition of “Hollywood Kryptonite” from there. for students with their IDs, but the lectures each have a Speriglio, the young detective who Eddie Mannix had Reeves killed, is currently available on Amazon. “My favorite part of this exhibit has been watching $10 entry fee. investigated Reevesʼ death, is quite a conclusion the authors didnʼt com. VARIETY ✦ SEPTEMBER 15, 2006 9 Ooh, you touch my tra-la-la

There are only so many times a columnist can review the basics of sex. Penis, vagina, clitoris, tes- That Guy: ticles, condoms, communication … I know, youʼre bored already. Yawn, weʼve been there before. So, this week weʼve got a relatively new BEHIND topic to explore, with a little Tyler Trumbo CLOSED something for everyone to enjoy. If youʼre feeling a little brave DOORS and experimental, read on about BY TEGAN NEUSTATTER and Mary, and he said “William and Mary, they my glands. FLAT HAT STAFF WRITER cousins. I didnʼt know they named a school after For the record, I realize that ʼem.” “glands” is a particularly unsexy THAT GUYS TEND TO HAVE EXCEP TIONAL QUALIFICATIONS, Youʼre also into video production. You directed word. I feel awkward just typing AND THIS ONE IS NO DIFFERENT. FROM EDUCATING THE the new Alcohol and Sexual Abuse prevention it. But, technical terminology FRESHM EN CLASS TO INGESTING LOADS OF IRISH LAGER TO video for the freshmen orientation program. aside, these less obvious sexual BIKING ACROSS THE UNITED STATES, ITʼS SAFE TO SAY TYLER What went into making that? hot-spots can be really fun. The TRUM BO HAS SOM E STORIES TO SHARE. The Health Center gave me a script because the gland in question, the prostate upright woman-on-top. Donʼt give up when it starts to You recently finished shooting a documentary video is combined with a stage performance. They gland, is where the seminal fluid feel like you have to pee; staying with that motion can in New Bern, N.C. about the Multiple Sclerosis wanted “Colbert Report”-style bullets that came up Kate is made and mixed with the lead to some earth-shaking orgasms. Any girl lucky 150 Bike Tour. Tell me about that. on the side. I pretty much had free range from there. sperm before ejaculation. Not enough to have a guy with a slight upward curve in his Professor Zuber, who does a video production I hadnʼt done a project this big since high school and Prengaman to leave the ladies out, the para- penis is going to be enjoying her G-spot all the time. class, knows a teacher at Matthew Whaley who it was nice to have a deadline. Itʼs almost like writing urethral gland along the wall of For the gentlemen (whoʼve hopefully been tak- wanted to document the tour because his wife has a paper, to some extent, but a much cooler paper. the vagina, a developmental analog of the prostate, is ing notes while waiting their turn), the prostate gland multiple sclerosis. He asked if there was anyone here You also have another artistic ability: mocking responsible for the pleasurable G-spot. can be so much more than just a temporary home for [who would like to film him] and since Iʼve done a a cappella groups. How have you employed Iʼll bow to social convention (just this once) and sperm. During sexual activity, when the body is getting lot of video stuff around campus, I was like, “Iʼll do that? go with the ladies first. The G-spot has been a highly ready to ejaculate, the gland is extra-sensitive. The best it.” For most of it, I used equipment from the media I am in the “mockapella” group known as Wren controversial piece of anatomy. Some women swear way to stimulate the gland is from just slightly inside center — totally professional. We would work from 11. It is a group of six people who poke fun at a by it, sexually, and other women swear they donʼt have the anus. 5:30 in the morning until 11 at night, only stopping cappella. First off, they have people who canʼt sing, one. Every woman does have a paraurethral gland, Wait — donʼt get grossed out and give up; you very to eat. It was awesome. like me. Then they do crazy renditions of songs, such but itʼs proximity to the vaginal wall can vary enough well might love it if you tried it. This is why guys get You participated in the Penn Ride for Cancer, as TLCʼs “Waterfalls” overlaced with an improvʼed to leave some women far less sensitive then others. off during anal sex; the area is very sensitive. Your a bicycle race from Philadelphia to San Francisco, scat which transitions into “Gangstaʼs Paradise” However, hereʼs a piece of good news about getting partnerʼs well-lubricated finger can stroke the front which raises money for cancer research. How did and ends with a Lauryn Hill song. Our other songs older: as women approach their 30s, the vaginal lin- wall of the anus with the previously mentioned “come- that go? range from a song called “7-Day Freak Out,” taken ing thins slightly with declining hormones, allowing hither” motion, tapping into a whole range of sexual We raised about $30,000. There were seven from a musical about Stonewall Jacksonʼs life and for increased G-spot sensitivity. (Possibly correlated sensations you didnʼt know you could have. of us and then the driver — we had a car with us, put to the Greek National Anthem, to an explosive with why women reach their sexual peak around 30, Start slow and let yourself relax enough to enjoy it. too. We rode about 60 or 70 miles a day. I had a performance piece to one of Disneyʼs classic songs. as opposed to 19 in men. Sorry guys, nothing to look If you need more encouragement, consider how good it mountain bike, which was much harder than a road Our motto is “we are serious about not being forward to, except 30-year-old women.) feels when your partner applies some stroking pressure bike because itʼs bigger and heavier. But itʼs not as serious.” We took our name from performing on But enough about the technicalities — how do to the perineum (the region between your balls and ass) hard as you think it is. The Appalachians definitely Wednesday at 11 on the Wren Portico after the a you use it? The spot, about the size of a quarter when during oral sex. If youʼve never experienced this, get to kicked my butt. cappella Wren at 10. [We] used to say that Wren at youʼre aroused (it swells up) is about a fingerʼs length it! It feels good because of the indirect prostate stimu- We rode for about 63 days. [At night] we mostly 10 opened for Wren 11. deep into the vagina, on the upper wall, if you are lying lation. Getting more direct is only going to feel better, camped out. On the east coast there were a lot of Tell us a little bit about your study abroad on your back. Stimulation is best done with a stroking, which is where the anal play comes in. churches that would hook us up. As we went on, like experience in Ireland. “come-hither” motion, either with a finger or a curved Really, a little anal play is nothing to be afraid of. into the Midwest, we would camp out in a park. Iʼve never drank so much beer in my life. Itʼs vibe. This stroking, while pleasurable, can also make Note to partners: Try just a touch of anal contact when Also, the people you meet are crazy. There was good beer, though. And the people are just so jolly. you feel like you have to pee. You donʼt, but, if youʼre youʼre down there for some oral sex, a little stroking actually one other guy from William and Mary who Donʼt go there if youʼre expecting the “European worried, go before you really get into it. Some women around the region or the occasional tongue flicker can went with us and he had his William and Mary jersey experience,” go there if you are expecting the “Irish can come just from G-spot stimulation, while others feel really good. Obviously, talk with your partner on when we met [another] guy in a small town in experience.” enjoy it combined with clitoral play. Partners, hereʼs an before attempting any form of penetration, but the fore- Kansas. We had just arrived in the town and we Itʼs just cool to be in a place where history has extra-credit suggestion: During oral sex, while using play-style of discussion can be useful. Some men can were unloading the car when this guy walks up to us been there so long that itʼs not a big deal. I mean it your lips and tongue on the clitoris and company, slide orgasm totally from prostate stimulation, for others it in overalls, with really leathery, wrinkled skin and is a big deal, but people donʼt glorify it. I saw castles a finger in and stroke the G-spot. just enhances the sensations of the penis-related action. a farmerʼs hat on. He walked up to the guy in the and stuff, most of which were privately owned. Because the gland is related to prostate develop- In both cases, you might be pleasantly surprised by William and Mary jersey and said, “I like green.” The coolest thing I did was I spent three days on ment, it is also capable of ejaculating a small amount what youʼve been missing. And we were like, “uh … thatʼs a good color.” Then the Dingle Peninsula. We went through farm land, of fluid. The amount varies from woman to woman, Kate Prengaman is the Flat Hat sex columnist. Sheʼs he looked at the jersey and saw the name William herded sheep and played with country puppies. but itʼs totally normal. The G-spot is also very well- still trying to say “glands” with a sexy look on her stimulated by a variety of sex positions, including an face.

ground rap group Gonzales, Feist one thing youʼve heard 10 times?” WCWM & Dani. Burks, who interned at an NPR sta- FROM PAGE 7 But the programming isnʼt tion in Roanoke over winter break, restricted to basement rock fans said. “Weʼre a non-profit, education- and post-punk hipsters — the var- But thereʼs still hope for radio al station [that gives] audiences ied weekly programming includes — especially community-orientat- an opportunity to hear music they Matt Sherrillʼs “Stop Drop and ed stations like WCWM. “Thereʼs might not hear on larger stations,” Soul” and Emily Flowersʼ “World still a market for local-flavor type Gessler said. Music,” for example. things,” Burks said. Based on call- Current A-list (frequently Still, even expanding the sta- ers, the station claims a large non- played) artists include scenester dar- tionʼs scope so that listeners may student listener base — DJs have lings Interpol, Xiu Xiu and Rainer tune in via Internet has yielded received calls from as far away Maria. In a successful attempt to only lack-luster results. But then, as Chesterfield County, outside of out-indie itself, among WCWMʼs the internet may in fact be the cul- Richmond. A prisoner from a near- newest albums is “Monsieur prit that is forcing radio in general by jail calls almost weekly with Gainsbourg Revisited,” an album — not just WCWM — to head the suggestions and praise. that brings together a brilliant and way of the dodo. From inside the College and diverse collection of artists to cover “When you can plug your iPod out, music lovers of all tastes are the French musician-cum-actorʼs into your car, do you want to listen starting to tune in again. Looks like finest. Contributors range from alt- to four songs that you donʼt want that Victorian is getting a fresh coat rock star Franz Ferdinand to under- to listen to before listening to the of paint after all.

JONATHAN SEIDEN ✦ THE FLAT HAT Junior Station Manager Adam Burks and senior Historian and Alumni Director Anne Gessler [FOREGROUND] sort through WCWMʼs music library, which consists of thousands of CDs and LPs collected over the years. I have no idea how to actually cheer at a football PRIDE game. Iʼm probably a huge embarrassment to the FROM PAGE 7 College and the football community in general. But I donʼt care — I have an awesome time at games. Trust lone, crazed voice rising up through the bleachers say- me, itʼs much more fun to yell like a crazy person than ing things like, “Yay Tribe” or “Boo other team. Who to sit quietly and plan your study schedule. are we playing again?” or “JMUʼs girlfriend is ugly,” Even if you donʼt have Tribe Pride, yell anyway. that was probably me. If you heard much ruder things, At the very least, you might drown out my cheering, that was probably me too, but my mom reads these and then all the Tribe fans could truly hold their heads columns. For her sake, I will never admit that I accuse high. opposing teams of suffering from embarrassing sexual Lauren Bell is the Confusion Corner columnist for dysfunctions. The Flat Hat. She wouldnʼt be caught dead in DayGlo. 10 THE FLAT HAT ✦ SEPTEMBER 15, 2006

WSJ.com SEPTEMBER 18, 2006 s 2006 Dow Jones & Company Inc. All Rights Reserved. What’s News— Big Banks Come to Campus In Business and Finance Firms Dangle iPods 7 7 7 Student Accounts And Plane Tickets; Financial institutions are wooing students with an array of perks and freebies. Here are a few of their offerings: Ticketmaster Switches Priced Out Worries About Debt COMPANY PRODUCT PROMOTION To Tune of Its Rivals High ticket prices have increased revenue Bank of America CampusEdge Checking account has no minimum-balance Offering a $50 credit if the account is opened online. but kept flat the total number of bankofamerica.com At select campus events, students who open an Reselling sports and concert tick- BY JANE J. KIM requirements. No monthly service fees are charged for five spectators at North American concerts. account are entered to win an iPod. ets online has become a multibillion- years and the bank will refund the first service or overdraft fee. PAID SEATS, dollar business for eBay, StubHub tudents aren’t the only ones AVERAGE CONCERT TICKET PRICE* IN MILLIONS Chase College Checking has no monthly service fees for one year.* Offering a dozen 12-packs of Coca-Cola. and other middlemen. Now the con- headed back to school. chase.com cert and sports industry—and Tick- 2002 $46.56 66.8 S Financial institutions are etmaster, which sells the majority of swarming over college campuses, Citibank College Student Account with no monthly fees or minimum- Offering beach towels, laundry bags and message seats—are fighting to take back 2003 50.35 68.1 pushing promotions and free gifts to citibank.com/campus balance requirements while students are enrolled in college. boards. some of that money. entice students to sign up for new Ticketmaster is overhauling the 2004 52.39 72.2 bank accounts, credit cards and in- Discover Discover Student card Offering 5% cash back (up to $2,000) on tuition paid way it sells tickets, embracing new surance policies. For many banks, discovercard.com with the card and on other purchases at retail partners. methods that it long shunned. It is 2005 56.88 67.4 students are one of the fastest grow- HSBC Bank Student Checking account with no monthly fees or minimum- Offering HSBC laundry bags on college campuses. now running auctions to sell seats * Top 100 grossing tours Source: Pollstar ing business segments. Moreover, for roughly 30% of this year’s major their research shows that a young us.hsbc.com balance requirements; includes free incoming wire transfers. Eligible students will be entered into a sweepstakes music tours—including Pink Floyd’s employed,” Ms. Dunn said. adult who opens an account often to win one of 10 $1,000 gift cards. Roger Waters, Barbra Streisand, The Justice Department has remains a loyal customer for many Madonna, B.B. King and Melissa joined a probe of the matter. Sepa- years to come. *After that, the $10 monthly fee is waived if the account is linked to a parent or guardian account. Etheridge. Ticketmaster also is let- rately, a House committee said it is Consequently, banks’ campus Source: the companies ting customers resell some seats at seeking information from H-P in- handouts are a far cry from the free- its Web site. Since that lets fans sell cluding the identity of private inves- pen-and-T-shirt fare they have tradi- students’ financial holdings. Now, dents’ thought process on whether ATMs outside of the banks’ net- tickets far above face value, Ticket- tigators that the company has said it tionally given to new student custom- nearly a third of students who start they’re making the best decision” works. Some insurers, including master has joined the fight against used in the investigation. ers. For opening a new checking ac- college already have a credit card— about that product, says Ken McEld- State Farm and Allstate, will pro- state antiscalping laws, reversing count, KeyBank is giving away a roughly a 50% increase over the past owney, executive director of Con- vide discounts on auto insurance pre- its earlier position. Companies Design free iPod shuffle music player, and five years, says Robert Hammer, an sumer Action, a San Francisco advo- miums for students getting good Concert promoters, performers Chase is offering a dozen 12-packs of industry consultant. By the time cacy group. grades. and sports teams stand to win if the College Curricula Coca-Cola. Bank of America will pay they turn seniors, a full three-quar- Mario Colosimo, a senior at West- And, since parents often influ- new methods at Ticketmaster re- A fast-moving, competitive econ- $50 to students who open accounts ters of students are now packing minster College in Salt Lake City, ence where their kids bank, firms duce scalper sales—and return some omy is creating a new phenomenon online, and Sovereign Bank is dan- plastic. shopped around for a checking ac- are offering incentives if both have of the proceeds to their own coffers. at colleges and universities: courses gling free airline tickets. “Young adults tend to be very count last month before signing up accounts at the same bank. Chase supported by, and tailored for, poten- Banks also are expanding their loyal to their first card,” says Ed with Zions Bank because it had will waive a $10 monthly service fee Summer Air Travel tial employers. physical presence on campuses. Citi- Stolbof, senior vice president of mar- branches near his home and didn’t and provide free online bill pay on a Graduate students at North Caro- bank, which launched a student Web keting for Discover Financial Ser- charge monthly fees for maintain- student checking account if it is Wasn’t So Bad lina State University, for example, site last month, is visiting about 200 vices. “It’s really important to get to ing balances. “What also attracted linked to a parent’s account at the It may have been scant comfort recently began a course called Ser- campuses this year—double the card members as soon as we can in me were the direct deposit and a bank. Under Wachovia’s “College when you were squished in a middle vices Management, taught by a man- number of prior years. Chase has their credit cycle.” really good Internet banking Web Connections” program, students get seat or bumped from a flight, but ager from IBM. stepped up its school visits this year site,” says the 20-year-old. 12 free out-of-network ATM transac- airline operations this summer held Other major corporations seek- by about 30% from last year. The Some Concerns tions each month if their checking up relatively well, with more than ing to increase their presence on bank recently created a new market- Know the Terms account is linked to a parent’s ac- 75% of flights arriving on time. campus include Credit Suisse and ing position to focus exclusively on Some states and universities count at the bank. That’s better than last year. But BMW. But none has approached the college and high-school kids. have tried to limit the influence that For students signing up for new Students shopping for a credit at the same time, more people were involvement of IBM, which has been financial institutions have on cam- accounts, it’s important to under- card should get one with a low credit bumped from overbooked flights drilling its priorities into graduate Concert Sponsor pus out of concern that the height- stand the contract terms to avoid limit so they don’t overspend, sug- and in June complaints about surly and professional schools to help ened marketing activity may con- getting hit with extra charges. Al- gests Marie O’Malley, vice president customer service soared 82%, the De- ease its transformation from a man- Some insurers also are begin- tribute to students leaving school though many of the student check- of marketing for Nellie Mae, a unit partment of Transportation said. ufacturer of hardware and software ning to focus on the student market. burdened by student loans and ing accounts have no monthly fees of student-loan company SLM Corp. Bottom line: Things went better to a provider of consulting and sup- State Farm last month kicked off a credit-card debt. A handful of or minimum balance requirements, They also should ask to have their in the air than on the ground. port services. At a recent workshop marketing campaign aimed at teach- states, including New York and Illi- for instance, students may have to names taken off any lists that could With skyrocketing fuel prices, in Washington, D.C., IBM show- ing young adults about auto and nois, have passed laws restricting sign up for certain services, such as be sold to vendors in order to pre- airfares up and planes packed, some cased related efforts under way at renters insurance. This summer the the marketing of credit cards on enrolling for online statements, or vent solicitations from other banks industry watchers were predicting a Arizona State University and Univer- company began sponsoring rock con- campuses and several other states other products in order to qualify. and credit cards, she says. horrendous summer travel season. sity of California at Berkeley. certs in college communities. have proposed similar legislation Some banks have additional en- Some offerings: U.S. Bancorp’s But new data show that airlines gen- Critics worry about companies The targeting of students comes this year, according to the National ticements. Wachovia and Bank of college card limits spending to $300. erally were able to handle the in- tailoring classes for their benefit. at a time when young people are Conference of State Legislatures. America offer to waive the first over- USAA offers a credit card that starts creased traffic and most flights left “This is a breach of academic integ- using more financial products at an “When you have the gifts associ- draft or bounced check fee. Others, with a $500 limit for freshmen that on time. Still, travelers did face has- rity,” says Jennifer Washburn, a fel- earlier age. A savings account was ated with a checking account or a including KeyBank, will reimburse gradually increases with each grade sles, such as new security rules (in- low at the New America Foundation long the extent of most new college credit card, it shortcuts the stu- a certain number of fees for using level. cluding a ban on liquids in carry-on and author of “University Inc.,” a luggage following the Aug. 10 revela- 2005 book critical of corporate influ- tion of an alleged plot to blow up ence on education. trans-Atlantic flights) and com- IBM is a big employer of North plaints of poor customer service. Carolina State graduates, says Ira Is Bud.TV Weiss, dean of the school’s College Amazon, Apple of Management. That, he says, is a top reason the university was eager Their Idea Go to the Movies to work with IBM to develop a curric- Amazon.com launched a new ser- ulum in service sciences. RIEFS vice offering downloads of thou- IBM says the curriculum can B sands of full-length feature films help prepare students whether or Of Subtle? and TV shows. Amazon Unbox, not they go to work for the company. Peace vigil President’s Lodge Fun Run/Walk begins at available at Amazon.com/Unbox, 8:30 a.m. and is free of charge. prices movies typically from $7.99 to Facebook Retools By SUZANNE VRANICA office hours $14.99. Customers can also rent mov- CF4P, the local Community The Riverside Harvest eight-mile ies, with new releases for $3.99. New Privacy Features an the king of beers become of Faith for Peace organization, and lunches Run and Race Walk starts at 9 a.m. and old television shows from net- Facebook is adding a privacy op- the king of entertainment? is holding a peace vigil to and costs $30. Concert tickets works like Fox, CBS and MTV are tion that lets users decide how much C In one of the most ambi- celebrate the United Nations President Gene Nichol is cost $12 if purchased in advance available for $1.99 each. personal information to share via tious forays onto the Internet yet by Apple, meanwhile, announced a two controversial new features a marketer, Anheuser-Busch plans International Day of Peace. The holding office hours to meet with and $15 on the day of the event. deal with Walt Disney to offer mov- called news feed and mini-feed. to start an online entertainment net- event will take place from 5 students. Interested individuals To register for either race, visit ies for sale over the Internet, and The features add an area to cer- work as a way to get the attention of to 6 p.m., Sept. 21, in front and groups can arrange an www.active.com. To purchase unveiled a device called iTV that tain pages within Facebook that lets beer-drinking young men who are of the Wren Building. E-mail office appointment of up to 15 concert tickets, visit tideradio.com will display movies and TV shows users easily track, say, whether a spending more of their time on the purchased over the Internet on tele- fellow user made a new friend or Web. Stephanie Byers at slbyer@wm. minutes anytime from 1 to 2 or stop by a Plan 9 music store vision sets; iTV will sell for $299 and broke off a relationship. They have Bud.TV, expected to go live in edu to learn more. p.m., Sept. 19, or from 10 to in Williamsburg or Richmond. be available early next year. While spurred a backlash among hundreds February after the Super Bowl, will 11:30 a.m., Sept. 27. President Contact Jennifer Quarles at 229- companies for years have tried to of thousands of Facebook’s nine mil- include at least seven types of pro- Nichol will also be hosting a 8381 for more information. provide technology for moving on- lion-plus users, who complain that gramming, including sports, Voter line content onto TV screens, many the features violate their privacy. stand-up comedy acts and programs registration series of student lunches at his believe Apple’s track record with the The new options let users decide that will aim to be TV-quality, rang- home. Limited to 10 students, iPod and iTunes Music Store could what the Web site should make ac- ing in length from several minutes info the first lunch of the semester give iTV a better shot at success. cessible through the feeds. to a half hour. Most of the shows will will take place from 12:30 to have an interactive component. CLASSIFIEDS Scandal at H-P Odds & Ends The venture is the latest move by Want to vote in state and 1:30 p.m., Sept. 28. To set up Topples Chairman A continued rise in inventories of a marketer to create entertainment local elections? Registration a date and time, contact Carla RAVEL unsold homes in August is likely to designed to subtly promote their and absentee ballot application Jordan at x1254 or cajord@wm. T Hewlett-Packard said Chief Exec- put more downward pressure on products. While Anheuser-Busch utive Mark Hurd will take over as home prices in parts of the U.S. ... says it will not litter Bud.TV with forms are available in the edu. chairman in January, replacing Pa- Segway is recalling all 23,500 of the ads for its beer, it will make sure Dean of Students Office and Travel with STS to tricia Dunn, who came under fire self-balancing scooters it has consumers understand who is re- the Office of Residence Life in Knitting class this yearʼs top 10 for the tactics used to investigate shipped. A software glitch can make sponsible for the entertainment. the Campus Center. Forms are H-P boardroom leaks. its wheels reverse direction. Aside from the name of the site, Spring Break desti- also online at www.sbe.state. “Knitting Know How,” an Ms. Dunn, who will remain a di- By Jay Hershey Busch brands are likely to make ap- nations! Best deals rector, apologized for the techniques pearances in some of the shows. va.us and at http://web.wm.edu/ evening of knitting lore, tricks used in the probe, which was re- Moreover, a few of the channels will deanofstudents/voter.php. The and ideas, will take place at the guaranteed! Highest How to contact us: quested by her in 2005. Private inves- be very product-centric. One section registration deadline for the next Williamsburg Regional Library, rep commissions. Visit tigators impersonated board mem- [email protected] dubbed “Bud Tube” lets consumers election is Oct. 10. Call the Dean Sept. 21, at 7 p.m. Naomi www.ststravel.com or bers and nine journalists to acquire create their own beer ads. call 1-800-648-4849. their private phone records. AT COLLEGEJOURNAL.COM Anheuser-Busch’s decision to pro- of Students Office at x2510 or Taub, the master knitter of the “Unfortunately, the investiga- § How to write a business-school ap- vide a whole online network reflects the Williamsburg Registrar at Williamsburg Knitting Guild, Great group discounts. tion, which was conducted with plication essay. its recognition that its target audi- 220-6157 with questions. will present an overview of third parties, included certain inap- § Will an M.B.A. open doors in the ence of young men—often difficult propriate techniques. These went be- investment-banking field? to reach on television and in other yarns, needles, patterns and other EXERCISE yond what we understood them to § A law-school grad shares his strat- media—now looks to the Web for Washington practical tips. No reservations be, and I apologize that they were egy for landing that first job. much of their entertainment. The are necessary and the program brewer says it plans to spend “dou- program info Thousandsis free of charge.of timely Refreshments articles, ble-digit” millions of dollars on the session online push, with some of the money will be available. Contact the FREE coming from its network and ca- reference desk at 259-4050 for ble-TV broadcast ad budgets. There will be an informationsalary more information. tables and tools, The content is likely going to be session on the “W&M in YOGA in the same comic vein as the many TV ads for Bud and Bud Light. One Washington” program at 5 p.m., Harvest festival www.srijoseph.com series in the works shows what hap- Sept. 19, in the University Center pens when a chimp replaces a hu- Commonwealth Auditorium.plus 30,000+ run jobs and at the nation's man in the workplace. The company The session will provide concert says it is also working with a Holly- Classifieds are wood studio on an online “Dating more details about the spring FREE for students, Game” show that will begin casting semester program and feature hottestThe first companies. annual Riverside and otherwise calls in November. a talk by music professor Anne Harvest Festival will be held at $.25/wd./issue and The Web site is likely to raise Rasmussen on “Washington and the Williamsburg Winery Sept. must be pre-paid. Be successful in class and your career with The Wall Street Journal — in print and online. eyebrows from advocacy groups Call 757-221- Subscribe today! Visit subscribe.wsj.com/student or call 1-800-975-8602. that keep a watch of the alcohol in- the Arts: The Intersection of the 23. The festival will feature two 3283 or e-mail dustries’ ad practices. 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BY PAT WALSH recognizable, style. With lyrics like, “You see All Over Again,” the final two tracks on THE FLAT HAT these shackles baby Iʼm your slave/Iʼll let you “FutureSex/LoveSounds,” are the most “real” whip me if I misbehave,” and the occasional recordings to come out of Timberlake in the Despite many music critics who argue well-placed “mother-fucker,” “Sexyback” last decade. With their study of debilitating otherwise, Justin Timberlakeʼs “FutureSex/ accomplishes its goal of distancing Timberlake drug use, religious insecurity and remorseful LoveSounds” not only solidifies his place as from any and all presumptions of boyish regret, these tracks play as if read from the the Prince of Pop (second only to Michael innocence. pages of a diary. Jackson), but earns him the appropriate title Other tracks such as “Sexy Ladies/Let Me In terms of describing the album as a of King of Sex. Talk to You” and “Love Stoned/I Think She collective work, it seems appropriate that It has been almost four years since the release Knows” follow the same intense Timbaland- “FutureSex/LoveSounds” was given a dual of Timberlakeʼs multi-platinum debut album based beats that make “Sexyback” an title. While the first half of the record can “Justified.” While the phenomenal success addictive, powerhouse hit. “Chop Me Up,” the be mostly grouped into the category of of “Justified” helped to prove Timberlakeʼs song with lyrical help from Three 6 Mafia and “FutureSex,” with its intense beats, slightly abilities as a solo artist, it inadvertently set Timbaland, is the rawest and grittiest track on static vocals and intense, adult-oriented the bar for his sophomore album at an almost the new record. Lyrics such as, “ʼCause youʼre material, the latter half creates a more intimate insurmountable height — the key word being the worst best girlfriend I ever had/Harder to and honest feeling that can only be described “almost.” quit, the cigarettes and green bags/Harder to as “LoveSounds.” As stated before, the entire Aided by veteran hip-hop producers escape the jail cells and bills,” prove not only record represents a new Justin Timberlake, Timbaland, JAWBreakers and Rick Rubin, as that Three 6 brings street quality to any song, but it is the “LoveSounds” portion in which well as collaboration with such big names as but also that Timberlake can adjust to a “thug” “Justified” fans will find the most apparent T.I., Will.I.Am and Three 6 Mafia, “FutureSex/ mentality with relative ease. resemblance to the Justin of the past. LoveSounds” will likely top the charts for As much as Timberlakeʼs hip-hop infused For the millions of Timberlake fans who weeks to come. tracks speak loudly enough themselves, he have patiently waited for a follow-up record, More than on “Justified,” or any album manages to incorporate several songs that the last four years have seemed longer than released by *NSYNC for that matter, much equally highlight his range in the R&B realm. usual. But with all confidence and assurance, of Timberlakeʼs new album plays with a dark “Damn Girl,” “Until the End of Time” and I can attest that the end product has certainly maturity that commands respect in any genre. “(Another Song) All Over Again” are best been worth the wait. “FutureSex/LoveSounds” COURTESY PHOTO ✦ WWW.ZONE1061.COM The recordʼs first single, “Sexyback,” already described as hybrid forms of Marvin Gaye raises Timberlake to an even higher musical “FutureSex/LoveSounds,” Justin Timberlakeʼs follow up to 2002ʼs achieved widespread radio notoriety and is and DʼAngelo that both soothe and inspire. status while squelching all memories of his “Justifi ed,” exudes Michael Jackson, Marvin Gaye and, of course, sex. one example of Timberlakeʼs new, but always “Losing My Way” and “(Another Song) former band. Brody, Affl eck thrill in murder mystery ‘Hollywoodland’

BY BETH SUTHERLAND Thus two inextricably either. Though her character is of the children at their heroʼs for children, but because only It would be easy to take FLAT HAT STAFF WRITER interlocked tales are told at secondary, she is complicated passing is incredibly piercing. In they, in their simplicity, can pay the technical beauties of once. One seeks self-actualized enough to deserve a story all a very adult tale, the worries proper homage to this archetypal “Hollywoodland” for granted in Just how worthwhile could it cinematic success; the other, a to herself. She is the immortal of children seem small and figure of goodness and heroism. a distracted examination of the be to watch an actor playing an good story and a buck. The action aging heroine — past her prime irrelevant when juxtaposed with Simoʼs saddened son has a story fascinating themes and issues it actor playing a role? If the movie occurs within the charactersʼ and totally self-conscious. Still their fathersʼ desperate attempts all his own and the writer of confronts. Let it not be ignored, in question is Allen Coulterʼs minds. It is amazing to watch beautiful, but forsaken by her to evade Hollywood thugs, the screenplay consistently refers therefore, that the costumes were “Hollywoodland,” thereʼs two rapidly developing characters husband for a younger mistress, grapple with the media, put food back to it consistently. There is amazing, the music compelling, no question at all. The film is grow and learn; both very are her tragically possessive hold on on the table, and they are not. tension in the air and all is not and the direction and (especially) powerful and poignant, dealing lovable and sympathetic. The true Reeves is part of what brings It is the children, and only the right with the world — but only editing phenomenal — all with the charactersʼ humanities genius of the film, however, is about his eventual downfall. children, who appreciated the the children have the means to contributed to its overall success. rather than the sensationalism thrown under the light almost Though it is not the focal genius of Reeves. Not because see this for what it is and to I will definitely be watching for it they stir. Even under a web of completely by the ending. point of the story, the sorrow the story of Superman is a story simply mourn. during Oscar season. conspiracy and deception lies the As the audience watches Simo simplest of truths: people fail and piece together the story, he seems redemption is a choice. more the main character than Though the piece is a work of Reeves. The indelibly stunning cinematic brilliance, it is really Adrien Brody plays Simo. the story that moves the audience. Brodyʼs lithe sarcasm embodies It covers the real life tale of all the cynicism of a survivalist Superman star George Reeves alley-cat type. Heʼs just a guy (Ben Affleck) and explores his out to make a buck, who canʼt mysterious death. The movie is understand why his son is upset based off of a book written by about the death of Superman Nancy Schoenberger, an English and who gets swept away by his Professor at the College (see own stories. He does, at least, “Kryptonite” page 7). The murder- discover himself by the end of the mystery itself is the skeletal film. Ben Affleck plays Reeves foundation of the investigation wonderfully. Itʼs refreshing to see into the hearts and minds of the him in a complex and serious two main characters. role. George Reeves is portrayed Unlike the initially oblivious only in flashbacks. Though Simo, Reeves is the character who only recently deceased, Reeves so badly wants to discover himself is already a legend, an elusive and reach his full potential, but he object of public interest. The other must constantly deal with the main character, private detective fact that he is only able to view Louis Simo (Adrien Brody), himself via the silver screen. He makes a living as a sort of false canʼt escape the box in which his muckraker, leading people into audience and lover (Diane Lane) speculation to keep the money would place him — and meets coming. The charactersʼ stories a tragic, and perhaps pathetic, cross, however, when Simo takes end. Affleck is convincingly up Reevesʼ tale and thinks he has affectatious as an up-and- COURTESY PHOTO ✦ MIRAMAX stumbled on a big story — that coming playboy movie star and Adrien Brody (RIGHT) stars as Louis Simo, the vainly cynical and sarcastic private detective set on uncovering the murder of “Superman” Reeves was murdered and did as a stifled and frustrated artist. George Reeves, played by Ben Affl eck. The fi lm features a strong cast that also includes Academy Award nominnee Diane Lane. The fi lm not, commit suicide. Diane Lane is not to be forgotten opened last Friday and came in second at the box offi ce, grossing $5,926,177 in its fi rst weekend. Gymwear: a potential fashion nightmare with room for style

Is it possible to sweat effectively when double-ply plastic wrap for each match. The effect are not a fashion choice in which I would Boys, while you do have looser fit standards you look like a slacker? My tennis coach in outfit was missing the key element that defines personally partake at any point, anywhere, ever. regarding workout wear, you are not exempt high school did not think so. Shye once told the difference between looking cute and really It is imperative that these shorts do not venture from appropriate fitness fashion requirements. us, while pitching expensive new uniforms, feeling cute: fit. into the Rec Center. The shorts may seem like Standing in line to go into the Rec Center, I that everyone plays better when they feel like After visiting our brand new Rec Center, I a good choice while standing in front of a stood behind a male student wearing a shirt with FROM THE they look cute. As you may be thinking, I was feel this functional fashion necessity has not mirror, but once you hit the 6 percent incline on the sleeves cut off in a jagged pattern and shorts RACK concerned that this was the most superficial, quite been processed across campus. Whether the elliptical trainer, fabric will be waning and with holes in them; it appeared both pieces had tacky pitch possible. However, I have come to you choose to sweat it out in sequins or sweats, most of the gym will be viewing more than you been worn while painting a house. You can use this statement as my mantra for functional fit is absolutely key to feeling comfortable in intended. easily create a similar, but more respectable fashion. the gym, and in attracting the right kind of On the other end of the spectrum are baggy ensemble by wearing an actual sleeveless shirt Functional fashion is too often portrayed attention. You can portray your personality sweats. Baggy sweats erase and expand your and gym shorts sans holes. It helps to wash each as flat shoes, khaki separates and everything through color, bedazzlement or the lack of silhouette; you cannot possibly feel that you are article, too. Contrary to what Iʼm afraid may be tucked in and belted. This interpretation is either. Fit is simply the basis to appearing and achieving your workout goal with four feet of a popular opinion, wearing dirty, ratty clothes a recipe for practical plainness rather than feeling professional, or to successfully faking it. fabric flapping behind you. do not exude the image of a seasoned gymrat. clothing choices that are wearable and portray Spandex, similar to my plastic wrap tennis As you strain muscles, they expand You just look lazy and unprofessional. the desired image. Fashion is a form of art that ensemble, is the downfall of too many workout — sweat can cause fabric to stick or slide, and Fashion in the gym may seem secondary to we consciously or unconsciously use to portray enthusiasts. Although a particular cotton stretch despite your best efforts nothing is going to your actual purpose of exercising. However, this Lisa ourselves to the world between trips into the tank top may suck you in and perk you up in fit as it did in your resting state. Pieces worth form of functional fashion has personal benefits Griffi n wardrobe. Hopefully, we do this in a way all the right places in the calm, air-conditioned trying are extra long tank tops that are less than and will help you attract attention for the right that portrays the right message and makes the dressing room, do not be fooled. As soon as you 50 percent spandex. Shorts are the most obvious reasons. individual feel good. hit the gym and raise your heart rate, the shirt choice for summer workouts, but choose Lisa Griffin is a sophomore at the College. With this definition in mind, our new will rise to the occasion with you. bottoms in which you feel comfortable bending Along with wearing proper workout attire to “necessary” uniforms were two-piece sets The bottom half is of equal importance. and jumping, so that those around you are not the gym, she endorses not wearing gymwear to of shiny spandex that encased the team like Daisy Duke length gym shorts rolled up for full forced to avert their eyes. class. Reviews UZZ 12 B EVIEWS ✦ R September 15, 2006 . Hollywood Gossip

Baby, one more time Just her luck As ex-boyfriend Justin Timberlake Turns out the thief who stole Lindsay is busy bringing sexy back, Britney Lohanʼs handbag outside a London air- Spears did it again: another baby. port was not heading to the projection Husband Kevin Federline insisted room above the auditorium. Instead, the Britneyʼs baby would not be born until actressʼs Hermes Birkin bag was found in Halloween — but evidently it was a parking lot outside the terminal. Though SINGLED OUT to trick the press, making the early traveling with boyfriend Harry Morton, Beck — “Nausea” September birth quite a treat. Spearsʼ her man did not chase the thief down From his The Information LP prerogative was to have the baby by like Aaron Samuels did. Unfortunately cesarean section. Contrary to rumors, for LiLo, $954,000 worth of bling and Beck is back with his new album, “The Information,” due to be released the baby is not a girl. So far there is asthma medication was in the bag; it has Oct. 3. Once again, Beck has changed his musical formula for the release, no word on the baby boyʼs name … not been reported whether anything was harkening back to Mellow Gold-style freak/nerd-folk, pulling in deep, ugly but our bet is on Bubba. missing from the relocated bag. guitars and poor production, as opposed to the 2005ʼs shiny “Guero.” — compiled by conor mckay Aguilera loses her vibe As bad as it gets Staying in her bottle for the time Actor Jack Nicholson needed more being, Christina Aguilera wonʼt be see- than a few good men to help him I UNES TOP ALBUMS T 10 ing her reflection on the October edition through his recent pains. The shining 1. Money Maker — Ludacris of Vibe. It looks like the star will have actor checked into a Los Angeles 2. Continuum — John Mayer to go back to basics to promote her new hospital with an infection recently. With 3. FutureSex/LoveSounds — Justin Timberlake album after Vibeʼs new owners ditched his new movie “The Departed” about 4. Buttons — The Pussycat Dolls her for the cover. Legal controversy has to arrive, Nicholsonʼs life should be as 5. Show Stopper — Danity Kane ensued, as Aguileraʼs lawyers accuse the good as it gets. The actor is under a lot of 6. Ainʼt No Other Man — Christina Aguilera magazine of playing dirty and breaching stress, with his next movie, “The Bucket 7. Greyʼs Anatomy Volume 2 — Various Artists their contract. This change is making List” underway. Hopefully, one more 8. Shoulder Lean — Young Dro the singer feel so emotional … itʼs will fly for Nicholson but apparently, 9. Come Back to Me — Vanessa Hudgns understandable that what the girl wants somethingʼs gotta give. 10. Welcome to the Black Parade — My Chemical Romance is just to promote her new album. — compiled by megan doyle

SUNDAY 10 p.m. - Mid.: Chris TUESDAY WEDNESDAY “Soundgasm” FRIDAY “The Massive Mid.-2 a.m.: James Larkum “100% Natural, 2-4 p.m.: Evan Feldman 10-Noon: Graham 10 p.m. - Mid.: Brian 2-4 p.m.: Patrick Saxophone” Chase Coleman Good Time Family “Colonial Classics” DeZarn Kelley “Cadmiumʼs Last Donaldson “Shakedown 4-6 p.m.: Devin Oller “Freedom of Music” Hour” 4-6 p.m.: Kate Leary 12-2 p.m.: Emily Flowers Stand” Street” “Word Play” WCWM 90.9 FM 2-4 p.m.: Anne Gessler 6-8 p.m.: Sean Donnelly “World Music” 5-6 p.m.: Sandy Lesberg 6-8 p.m.: M.A. MONDAY THURSDAY FALL 2006 “Music from Under “Measured Measures” 2-3 p.m.: Eric Van “Sandy Lesbergʼs Rodabaugh “Mood PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE 6-8 p.m.: Jacob 6-8 p.m.: Natt Blair Anneʼs Bed” Charron “A Veritable 8-10 p.m..: Drew Taylor Orman “The Conspiracy to World” Swing” 4-6 p.m.: Mika Mason Cornucopia of Sound” “The Gilded Palace of 4-6 p.m.: Michelle Kelley Keep You Poor and 8-10 p.m.: Rob Simmons 8-10 p.m.: Josh Allen “Naive Melody” 8-10 p.m.: Diane Oʼneal Sin” “Jojoʼs Punk Rock Hour” Stupid” “Pre-Game Show” “All Your Base Are 6-8 p.m.: Barbara Zidek 10 p.m. - Mid.: Josh 6-8 p.m.: John Bell Belong To Us” 10 p.m. - Mid.: Rob 10 p.m.-12: Taurin SATURDAY 8-10 p.m.: Matt Sherrill Simmons “Continuum Specht and David “Alphabet Soup” Barrera “Nasty Boy 2-4 p.m.: Andy Beers 10 p.m.-12.: Adam “Stop Drop and Soul” Presents” Sievers 8-10 p.m.: Claire White Remix” and David McClendon Kane THIS WEEK IN SPORTS HISTORY ... September 20, 1973: Billie Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 in “The Battle of the Sexes” at the Astrodome in Houston, Texas. Sports OTES WIKIPEDIA.ORG 13 N SPORTS ✦ SEPTEMBER 15, 2006

New logo, mascot needed to fi ght NCAA’s bias SPORTS IN BRIEF A terrible shadow the decision, I walked around with nothing State University do.” has fallen over our but a mean eye and cold shoulder for any Well, the administration may not understand ✦ Coming off a 27-14 loss to Division I-A HOME FIELD campus during the approaching avian creatures. Only after a the decision, but my mind remains decidedly Maryland and a bye week, Tribe football will ADVANTAGE course of the past particular incident in which a devious mallard un-boggled. Of course theyʼre allowed to keep host their conference opener under the lights four months. I see tried to steal my bread crumbs, wherein I ended their logo. They have spears and stuff. Think Saturday, when they take on the University OOTBALL

it in the faces of my up in the ER with seven stitches, did I learn the about it — if you were the NCAA, and you had F of Maine. After losing their season opener, fellow students and true reasoning behind the decision. to look busy by picking on schoolʼs mascots, Maine is also 0-1, but the College holds a plastered across the “Brad, the NCAA didnʼt step in to protect all so that you got to keep getting paid to go 5-1 lead in the all-time series. Saturday night brows of our beloved the exploitation of birds. Idiot. It was to protect to sports games, youʼd be all like, “Iʼm not will mark the opening of a three-game home faculty. A palsy of Native Americans,” the woman sewing up my messing with those FSU guys, they look kind stand for the Tribe, their fi rst since 1996. sorts has taken over, forehead said. of crazy with all that face paint and weapons with all transfi xed Chuckling to myself, I replied, “Sorry, and what not. Those feather kids, though — the ✦ Members of both the menʼs and womenʼs tennis teams have by this weekendʼs kindly nurse lady, but thatʼs ridiculous. ones that used to have a blob as a mascot. garnered rankings in ITA pre-season polls. Senior Colin OʼBrien

home football game Everyone knows that Native Americans Theyʼre gonna get it.” And youʼd snicker while ENNIS is ranked 98th among menʼs singles players, while in doubles

BRAD T — everyone secretly donʼt grow fea . . . ooh . . . oops. Well, this is you did it too, because thatʼs just the type of OʼBrien and junior partner Alex Cojanu are ranked 53rd. While CLARK yearning that some embarrassing.” people who work for the NCAA. the team of OʼBrien and Cojanu fi nished sort of resolution has That changed my thinking about the topic Back to the topic at hand, though. Thereʼs last season ranked 54th, at one point they come about, and that slightly. Not enough to justify taking the only one possible solution to this terrible reached as high as 33rd in the ITA rank- weʼll gaze proudly upon our properly adorned feathers away, but enough to introduce a certain injustice — we must come up with a new logo, ings. Menʼs tennis opens their season at the squad. Iʼm speaking, of course, about the seriousness to my thought process. one with such a tremendous magnitude of Virginia Invitational, today through Sept. NCAAʼs decision to remove the feathers from The College was just one of many schools bad-assness that those NCAA cronies will be 17. On the womenʼs side, senior Megan our schoolʼs logo. (including the University of Illinois and Florida running in terror toward their precious pointed Moulton-Levy (pictured) is ranked 10th by What feeling did I experience upon hearing State University) required by the NCAA to spears. My idea? We borrow our mascot and ITA and sophomore Katarina Zoricic is 61st. about the verdict? Utter horror. First the College submit to a review of their mascots in 2004, to logo from a professional sports team that The two team up to form the 22nd-ranked does away with that amorphous green blob maintain a proper regard for racial and cultural resides in the most politically correct city in the doubles team in the nation. Moulton-Levy is Colonel Ebirt, and now the NCAA is taking sensitivities. world. A city so full of politicians and interest coming off a semi-fi nal appearance in the NCAA Singles Cham- away our feathers? How are we supposed to The decision to target a symbol as innocuous groups that it wouldnʼt be possible for a huge pionships. The Tribe women begin their season this weekend as strike fear into the hearts of our opponents? The as feathers, however, while ignoring the more franchiseʼs image to be racist, where skin color they host the 14th annual William and Mary Invitational, today blob and feather combination has been a large caricature-like mascots of other schools, has makes no difference and certainly isnʼt fodder through Sept. 17. part of our success ever since intercollegiate caused more than a bit of head scratching for a team name. My idea for the new mascot at competition began back in 1693, when we beat around campus. the College? ✦ Tribe golf started off strong at the season-opening Cleveland

Harvard 5-3 in a riveting game of Stick and The Collegeʼs offi cial press release quoted Here it is: The William and Mary Nationals. OLF State Invitational, sitting just one stroke behind fi rst place with a

Hoop. Bill Walker, associate vice president of public Has a ring to it, huh? G team score of 302 after day one. Sophomore Doug Hurson was Why, you may be asking yourself, did they affairs at the time, as saying, “It boggles our Brad Clark is a sports columnist for The tied for fi rst with a 3-over-par 74 while senior Ryan Priceʼs 75 put take away our very identity? Well, apparently minds that the NCAA would fi nd objectionable Flat Hat. He has no idea how. He thinks most him in a tie for fi fth. The second day wasnʼt as kind to the Tribe. the feathers were offensive, for reasons which what William and Mary does, and at the same people are probably just too lazy to read this far While the team once again fi red a 302 for a two-day total of 604, I couldnʼt quite fathom at fi rst. For weeks after time fi nd acceptable what schools like Florida into the paper. they fell to third overall, the position in which they would fi nish after rain forced a cancellation of the third and fi nal round. Hurson ended up tied for third place in the tournament with a two-day THIS WEEK IN TRIBE SPORTS SEPTEMBER 16 TO SEPTEMBER 22 total of 148, while Price tied for fi fth at 149. A T-14th-place fi n- ish by sophomore Brent Paladino, T-21st fi nish for senior Matt Football Volleyball Field Hockey Brantingham and T-40th fi nish by junior Jimmy Femino rounded Maine Sat 9/16 7 p.m. Northeastern Sat 9/16 3 p.m. Richmond Sat 9/16 1 p.m. out the Tribeʼs scores. James Madison Fri 9/22 7 p.m. Virginia Wed 9/20 7:30 p.m. Men’s Soccer By Miles Hilder. Football photo by Allison Veinote, The Flat Loyola Sun 9/17 12 p.m. Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Women’s Soccer Hat; Moulton-Levy photo by Nicole Scheer, The Flat Hat. Drexel Fri 9/22 7 p.m. James Madison Open Sat 9/16 Princeton Sun 9/17 12 p.m. Drexel Fri 9/22 4 p.m. Men’s Tennis Women’s Tennis Virginia Invitational Fri 9/15 - Sun 9/17 W & M Invitational Fri 9/15 - Sun 9/17 Bold denotes home game BOX SCORES Menʼs Soccer Men and women’s XC place 3rd at Lou Onesty VMI W, 5-0 Sept. 8

BY ANDREW PIKE Warco, MacKay and Dennis placed The Collegeʼs next fi nishers, training. FLAT HAT STAFF WRITER 25th, 26th and 27th, respectively, to freshman Anna Brousell and “This gives us a chance to attack Th e Sports Section complete the Collegeʼs scoring at 94 sophomore Emily Arena, placed some things,” Newberry said. Freshman runner Ben Massam points. Gibby called the weekend 20th and 22nd to complete the team The Tribe men and women will needs began his college career with productive and noted that Massamʼs scoring. return to action Sept. 30 when they Writers and Columnists authority, fi nishing seventh at the Lou performance is an encouraging Newberry held out several key host the Colonial Interregional. Gain valuable reporting and writing Onesty Invitational in Charlottesville indicator of the teamʼs depth. runners from the race, but was experience while working for the last Saturday. With his 25 minute 19 Equally impressive at Lou pleased with the teamʼs effort Men’s Cross Country College’s premier newspaper. second time over the 8-km course, Onesty were the Tribe women, and noted that they are gaining USTFCCCA Massam led the Tribe, ranked 25th also ranked 25th nationally. Led by confi dence. E-mail [email protected], or call x3281. nationally, to a third place fi nish and junior Kaitlin Hurleyʼs 12th place “For where we are in the season, Southeast Region earned Massam his fi rst Colonial fi nish, the College took third overall it was a fairly solid race overall,” 1. William and Mary Athletic Association Rookie of the with 75 points. Hurley traversed the Newberry said. “I was certainly 2. University of Virginia Week award. 5-km layout in 18:39; her strong pleased at seeing some of the 3. N.C. State University “We got a strong debut out of our performance secured her fi rst younger girls perform.” 4. Duke University freshman, Massam,” Head Coach CAA Runner of the Week honor. Both teams now enter a three- 5. Liberty University Alex Gibby said. “He showed heʼll Following Hurley to the fi nish were week period without any races. This 6. University of Louisville be in the varsity mix this fall.” Tribe sophomores Emily Schroeder time off will allow the menʼs team 7. Norfolk State University 8. Wake Forest University With the varsity runners sitting and Rebecca Ward, who fi nished to continue to fi nd its stride and to 9. Eastern Kentucky Univ. out, several teammates stepped in 15th and 16th, respectively. return to a more structured schedule 10. James Madison University to fi ll the void. Senior Joel Parker Head Coach Kathy Newberry after having to reschedule two 11. Virginia Tech crossed the line in 13th place with described the race as a “rust-buster” workouts during the fi rst week of 12. Coastal Carolina University a time of 25:42. Three juniors, for Hurley, Schroeder and Ward. classes due to the heat and Tropical 13. UNC Chapel Hill Matt Warco, Dan MacKay and This was especially true for Hurley, Depression Ernesto. 14. Clemson University Rob Dennis, followed and fi nished who raced for the fi rst time since For the women, the next three 15. UNC Charlotte within 1.5 seconds of each other. December due to an achilles injury. weeks will involve the toughest Volleyball fi nishes 1-1 against conference rivals BY MADELINE WOLFERT at 19, but the Tribe dominated in the next plays three-point advantage. Although the Tribe was THE FLAT HAT and earned a 27-20 lead. Although the Panthers able to tie the game at 6, the duel continued challenged the advantage, the Tribe maintained until the game was knotted at 17, neither team This past weekend, the Tribe womenʼs the lead and won the second set. able to pull ahead. UNCW managed to gain a volleyball team faced off against two conference The College captured the third stanza, six-point lead, and although the Tribe reduced opponents: the Georgia State University outperforming Georgia State with a .296 hitting its defi cit to one, the Seahawks took the game Panthers and the University of North Carolina, percentage, versus the Panthersʼ .059. In the with a fi nal rally. Wilmington Seahawks. Although the fi ve- fourth set, although the two teams held tight In the second and third stanzas, the contest stanza conference opener against Georgia State at 24-24, Georgia State banged out six more was close as both teams battled for the lead. The resulted in a 2-3 defeat (34-32, 27-30, 22-30, points for the win. This brought the score to 2-2, College pulled ahead several times, only to be 30-25, 15-11), the Tribe battled fi ercely in four sending the contest into a fi fth and fi nal stanza. answered by straight points from UNCW. The games against the Seahawks and earned its fi rst The Tribe took an early lead but could not hold Tribe pounded ahead in both to win the second conference victory, 3-1 (27-30, 30-23, 30-25, on in the fi fth, as Georgia State fi nished strong, and third sets 30-23 and 30-25, respectively. 30-16). winning the game and match. Although the The fourth and fi nal set seemed as if it would be Georgia State grabbed an early lead and Tribe did not take the victory, the team members as close a battle as the previous games, but the seemed to dominate the fi rst set with a seven- performed well individually, as sophomore College jetted ahead and earned the game 30-16 point advantage at 19-12. Fighting to put more setter Kim Mount registered a career-high 66 and the match 3-1. points on the board, the Tribe narrowed the assists. Freshman outside hitter / libero Lauren This weekend stirs excitement for senior margin and then managed to tie the game at 27, Powell recorded a match-high 22 kills, while libero Kathleen Hawley, who needs just seven owing in part to freshman Lindsey Pfl ugnerʼs sophomore outside hitter / libero Abbi Owens digs to match the school record set by Jennifer back-to-back kills. Although at one point the totaled 12. Torns in 1991. Having already set the records Tribe gained a one-point advantage, the Panthers After the Georgia State loss, the Tribe headed for single-season (616) and single-match (39) managed to regain the lead and won the set. to UNC Wilmington for its second conference digs, Hawley has proven her individual role In the second game, neither team took an competition of the season and earned its fi rst to the team. Tribe volleyball will return home early lead. When Georgia State pulled ahead, conference victory against the Seahawks with a this weekend to compete against the Hofstra the Tribe rallied to make up the four-point fi nal score of 3-1. University Pride (5-4, 1-0) tonight at 7 p.m. and defi cit. Senior Sarah Long smashed the ball to UNCW proved a tough competitor in the the Northeastern University Huskies (2-6, 0-1) knot the game at 14. The game was tied again fi rst match as the Seahawks grabbed an early Saturday at 3 p.m. September 15, 2006 So what should the Page 14 College do about the NCAA’s feathers ruling? [email protected] SPORTS See HOME FIELD, page 13. No. 18 women’s soccer fi nishes road trip 3-1

BY MOLLY LARSON THE FLAT HAT

During this past weekʼs demanding schedule of four consecutive away games, the womenʼs soccer team took home not only a new ranking spot at no.18, but also three more wins to improve their record to an impressive 5-1. The Tribeʼs teamwork and perseverance produced a 1-0 victory over Vanderbilt University, a 2-1 victory over LaSalle University and a 2-0 victory over Colgate University — three important wins against strong competition. Head Coach John Daly explained the Tribeʼs success by saying that the team members “have been working very hard and developing as a team.” In the Tribeʼs 1-0 triumph over Vanderbilt, CAA womenʼs soccer co- player of the week sophomore forward Claire Zimmeck fi red the team up right away, scoring within the fi rst three minutes. The teamʼs stingy defense, combined with goalie Meghan Walkerʼs second consecutive shutout performance of the season, ensured victory against the Commodores. Unfortunately, the Tribe experienced their fi rst loss of the season at the hands of no.16 Auburn University Sept. 3, but not without a tough fi ght. Freshman Krissy Vornadore started the team off on the right foot with her goal, skillfully assisted by Zimmeck. Women’s Soccer The Tigers later came back to tie the NSCAA/adidas Top 20 game with only eight minutes left, Division I Rankings sending the teams into an intense 1. University of Notre Dame double overtime. After long minutes 2. Florida State University of grueling play, Auburnʼs Caitlin 3. Santa Clara University King sealed the game for the Tigers 4. UCLA with a winning goal. 5. UNC Chapel Hill “We came out, scored right away 6. Texas A&M University and held the lead until the last eight 7. West Virginia University minutes when they got a goal, so they 8. University of Portland had that advantage of momentum 9. Penn State University going into overtime. Our keeper 10. University of Tennessee 11. Wake Forest University [sophomore Meghan Walker] made 12. University of Utah some incredible saves and really 13. University of Connecticut kept us in the game,” sophomore 14. University of Colorado back Danielle Collins said of the 15. Univ. of Calif. (Berkeley) Auburn game. 16. University of Missouri In the Tribeʼs third consecutive 17. Duke University away game against LaSalle Sept. 8, 18. William & Mary NICOLE SCHEER ✦ THE FLAT HAT the team came back stronger than 19. University of Illinois The Tribe ran past Radford University Sept. 3, winning 2-0. The team now stands at 5-1 for the season and is ranked 17th in the nation. ever. In the 44th minute, junior 20. Auburn University midfi elder Donna Mataya, assisted by senior midfi elder Tiffany Chudoba, slammed in the fi rst goal of the game. Field Hockey jumps out to 5-1 start; After LaSalleʼs Dana Giordana scored in the 60th minute, the two teams battled neck and neck. Just as overtime was in sight, senior Katie Hogwood scored an incredible game-winning goal, assisted by Collins. So far this ranked 17th in national coaches poll season, the Tribe has fi red a total of 58 shots on goal, 16 of them coming from Hogwood. The Tribe offense was clearly fi red up for this game, as they BY JESSICA HECHT again Sunday in a 2-0 victory over It wasnʼt until the 28th minute of weekend. The Spiders (2-2) are had twice as many shots against LaSalle as they had against Auburn in their THE FLAT HAT local rival Radford. Although the play that senior captain Becky Van the fi rst of many NFHCA-ranked previous match. Hogwood, senior back Anna Young and Walker were each game was scoreless in the fi rst half, Zee tallied her fi rst season goal to teams the College will face this selected to the all-tournament team. Keeping tradition alive, the fi eld junior defender Laura Kastelic initiate scoring. season. The Tribe demonstrated their willpower against Colgate on Sunday, ending hockey team was successful in its converted a penalty stroke in the Later in the second half, junior “Weʼve taken great strides in the weekend by beating the Raiders 2-0. The Tribe defense was impenetrable home opener, rallying for back- second to put the Tribe ahead. After Kim Hedley scored what would be the right direction,” Hawthorne once again, while the offense sealed the game with two goals. Freshman to-back wins against Davidson some missed opportunities, the the last goal of the game, assisted said. “If we can stay healthy and midfi elder Sarah Quinlan scored her fi rst goal of the season. Later in the fi rst College and Radford University. Tribe scored its second and fi nal by Cimarelli. With a 2-0 win over focused, we could do very well.” half, sophomore midfi elder Abby Lauer pounded an incredible corner kick, Even Tropical Depression Ernesto goal with 10 minutes remaining. Rutgers, the College set out to The Tribe faces the Spiders at which Mataya headed in for the fi nal goal. The win against Colgate marked was powerless to stop the Tribe, Assisted by freshman Sarah Louie, play on Princeton University turf Busch Field tomorrow at 1 p.m. Walkerʼs third shutout of the season — quite a feat considering the Tribe has as it persevered through torrential freshman Wesley Drew tallied her for the fi rst time since 1989. played only six games thus far. Walker tagged two shutouts in the past week rain to defeat Davidson Sept. 1. fi rst career goal to secure the win Although both teams had and has recorded 23 saves and allowed only four goals this season. This marked the eighth consecutive for the Tribe. penalty attempts in the fi rst half, Field Hockey “Outstanding performances from Meghan Walker in goal and strong year that the Tribe won its fi rst “We concentrate on the little the game remained scoreless at STX/NFHCA Division I leadership from captains Anna Young and Katie Hogwood” will help, Daly home game, getting the College things that will lead us to victory,” half-time. The Tribe fell short Top 20 Coaches Poll said, as the womenʼs soccer team faces two tough home games this weekend, off to a 3-0 start. Head Coach Peel Hawthorne again in the second half, missing 1. University of Maryland tonight at 7 p.m. against North Carolina State University and Sunday at noon Thirteen minutes into the fi rst said. “If we pay attention to the three shots in a 10-minute span. It 1. Wake Forest Univ. (tie) against Princeton University. half against Davidson, senior details and keep our intensity up, wasnʼt until the 67th minute that 3. Old Dominion University forward Gina Cimeralli blasted everything will fall into place.” Princetonʼs Paige Schmidt got past 4. UNC Chapel Hill the ball into the back of the net The Tribe is certainly on its Hunter to score the game-winning 5. Duke University for her fourth goal of the season, way, as the College was named goal. This was the fi rst goal the 6. Ohio State University giving the Tribe a 1-0 lead. She to both the STX/NFHCA Top 20 Tribe allowed in three games, 7. Penn State University scored her second goal with 10 and the Womensfi eldhockey.com ending the Collegeʼs 4-0 winning 8. Boston College minutes remaining in the fi rst. A standings. Ranked no. 17 in both streak. 9. University of Connecticut 10. University of Virginia few minutes later, senior forward polls, the College is one of only “Princeton played tight defense 11. University of Louisville and captain Maggie Long took four CAA teams ranked in the and was extremely physical,” said 12. American University the ball in front of the crease and national top 20. Hawthorne. “We out-possessed 13. James Madison University whipped it in to make the score Last weekend, the Tribe them and we were on the attack 14. Indiana University 3-0 in favor of the Tribe. In the travelled north to play a pair of away for a while. If we had a little more 15. Univ. of Calif. (Berkeley) fi nal seconds of play, freshman games in New Jersey. Its fi rst stop time, it might have been a different 16. Providence College midfi elder Courtney Farino scored was Piscataway to battle Rutgers game.” 17. William & Mary her fi rst career goal off a pass from University (3-2). In the fi rst 15 Coach Hawthorne has the 18. Hofstra University Cimeralli to give the Tribe a 4-0 minutes, the Scarlet Knights had utmost confi dence in the Tribe 19. University of Richmond victory. three attempts on goal, all blocked as they prepare to play no. 19 20. Villanova University ALLISON VEINOTE ✦ THE FLAT HAT The College sealed the deal by junior goalkeeper Gwen Hunter. University of Richmond, this The womenʼs soccer team is ranked no. 18 nationally with a 5-1 record. Independent baseball league provides refreshing break from MLB

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