Allen Lee Hotel, a Five-Story Building on 23Rd at F Streets with White Faded Paint, Will Receive Major Upgrades in the Coming Years As Its Remakes Its Image

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Thursday The GW October 18, 2012 Www.Gwhatchet.com Vol. 109 • Iss. 19 Hatchet Donations left in wills bolster fundraising Gifts left by estate donors rise by 56 percent by cory weinberg Campus News Editor

Charlie Berardesco’s 30-year legal career was born at the GW Law School. And when he dies, a $3 million chunk of his multimillion-dollar estate will go back into the school to fund scholarships and programs. The 54-year-old alumnus is part of a growing pool of donors earmark- ing GW in their wills – initiating an awkward waiting game for gifts that will pad the University’s endowment when they die. “It’s an old lawyers' joke about giving money estates. When the estate matures, then the money flows,” said Berardesco, whose gift was an- Top: jordan emont | assistant photo editor; Bottom: francis rivera | photo editor nounced at a law school banquet this The Allen Lee Hotel, a five-story building on 23rd at F streets with white faded paint, will receive major upgrades in the coming years as its remakes its image. month. “That’s what would happen when I pass away.” The amount of money the Univer- sity pulled in from these gifts, called es- Developer plans facelift for century-old hotel tate or planned gifts, grew by 56 percent last fiscal year, amassing $23.5 million from 81 donations that will be tucked and hotel, six years after pur- away for years or even decades. Renovations to transform chasing the worn-down prop- These gifts often make up some of erty at 23rd and F streets. GW’s heaviest money loads. Out of the Allen Lee Hotel from President and CEO Jim 19 gifts valued over $1 million last year, Abdo presented the company's eight were planned estate gifts. plan for the five-story, white The University’s planned giving hostel to high-end brick building with a peel- program – where donors can request ing exterior at a neighborhood in their wills that money for scholar- by matthew kwiecinski meeting Wednesday. ships, academics or research go to GW Metro News Editor “We have been wanting to – isn’t new. GW has pushed the option get to this building to upgrade since the 1980s, but it rapidly gained A high-end District re- it to give it a new lease on life,” popularity in the past year, account- tail developer is beginning a Abdo said. “We’re not about ing for one-fifth of last year's entire 14-month project to inject "new knocking buildings down, we’re fundraising haul. life" into Foggy Bottom's oldest about giving them new life.” It has the potential to have its hotel, the company's president The company, which has greatest impact over the next two de- said Wednesday. transformed dozens of historic cades as the baby boomer population ABDO Development laid buildings in D.C. into luxuri- fades away, creating a “huge opportu- out an extensive plan to trans- ous venues, bought the hotel nity for gift planning,” Vice President form the century-old Allen Lee Hotel into an upscale restaurant See ALLEN LEE: Page 5 See DONORS: Page 11 Cheating violations reach all-time high

by cory weinberg Last year, professors brought The rise was in part driven by Campus News Editor 45 percent more cases to the Of- the 55 graduate students caught fice of Academic Integrity than cheating, a 16 percent jump from Geology lecturer Elli Pauli they did during the 2010-2011 last year. Plagiarism, the most said the laundry list of cheating academic year. common type of academic integ- incidents in her classes – from col- “I’m guessing the issue is this rity violation, made up just more laborating on take-home exams to idea that you have so much pres- than half of the cases – 8 percent peaking at iPhones during tests – sure, and you have to get ahead fewer than during the 2010-2011 has reached a tipping point. at any cost,” Pauli said. “But it’s school year. To combat what she calls an getting more rampant." Cheating, which Terpstra de- "epidemic," she enlisted extra While Pauli prefers to deal scribes as the “old-fashioned” copy- proctors to watch test takers and with instances of cheating herself ing off another student’s paper, made banned group exams last year by failing students on the assign- up about 16 percent of cases. The rest – when the number of cheating, ments, more professors than ever of the academic integrity violations photo illustration by francis rivera | photo editor plagiarism and falsification re- are asking GW to step in and han- include falsification, fabrication and GW's disciplinary office and police force are teaming up on a University-wide campaign ports at GW reached an all-time dle the cases, Tim Terpstra, the of- to inform students what happens if they are caught with fake identification cards. high of 145 cases. fice's director, said. See CHEATING: Page 5 Sixteen students have been reported to UPD for fake ID use this fall. University fights fake ID use, underage drinking by jeremy diamond with false identification. Hatchet Staff Writer “If your friends talk you into getting a fake ID, it could be more than With an escalating number of stu- just a college lark,” Hay said. “You dents found with fake IDs, the Uni- could end up with something on your versity is launching a campaign to record that you don’t want to be there warn them of the legal consequences. three years later.” The University Police Depart- Sixteen students have been re- ment has seen an increase in alcohol- ported to GW’s disciplinary office related reports tied back to the use of so far this year for using false iden- fake IDs, UPD Chief Kevin Hay said, tification to buy alcohol or gain ac- along with finding more fake IDs in cess into bars. Last academic year, wallets at the lost and found. a total of 84 students were referred That spike prompted a joint effort to the Office of Student Rights and by UPD and the Center for Alcohol Responsibilities for the use or pos- and other Drug Education this fall session of false IDs – down from 109 to remind students that they could students during the 2010-2011 year, face disciplinary violations, police citations, fines or even arrest if caught See FAKE IDS: Page 5 Sarah Ferris | Senior News Editor | [email protected] Cory Weinberg | Campus News Editor | [email protected] October 18, 2012 Matthew Kwiecinski | Metro News Editor | [email protected] Chloe Sorvino | Assistant News Editor | [email protected] H News Snapshot IN Brief New website creates online study forum

Gelman Library study rooms booked? A local startup that launched at GW Tuesday offers a Blackboard- meets-Facebook website that lets students study together online instead. The website, StudyHall.com, allows students to video chat, swap notes and share files – offerings the company hopes will revolutionize the market for online classroom tools. It went live Tuesday to five schools, including GW. Geared toward student needs, the website encourages collaboration, un- like faculty-driven Blackboard tools, Ross Blankenship, the website’s found- er and chief executive officer, said. He added that students have told him they want to move away from Blackboard – which is mostly used to post assignments and syllabi – to col- laborate with their peers online. At schools like Cornell and Harvard universities this year, Blankenship said nearly one-fifth of their undergraduate bodies signed up for the program. Enticing students with a Black- board alternative is “almost like steal- ing candy from a baby,” Blankenship jordan emont | assistant photo editor said, adding that years of navigating In sync with the indie rhythms of DeVotchKa, sophomore Kathleen O’Neill leaps into the air during a solo routine Tuesday. She was one of 15 more user-friendly social networking performers in the SoloFest showcase, put on annually by the Department of Theatre & Dance. sites had made “their taste palate so refined now that they will switch from Blackboard in a heartbeat.” The website does not require a buy- in from GW. Students register by giving On the web www.gwhatchet.com their school, grade level and courses, and can be rated by classmates on their video Video quality as a study partner. It will not look to challenge Black- Behind the scenes of ‘Almost, Maine’ Pumpkin decoration board’s supremacy as the main learning management system universities use to link up students and professors, but the small company may want to join forces, Blankenship said. StudyHall.com got its start from a A look at the Department of Theatre & Dance’s first fall Students usher in the fall season at the Mount Vernon TechCrunch competition. As one of 30 performance. The show starts this weekend. Campus by decorating pumpkins. finalists, the program picked up funds from investors, and began beta-testing at Cornell, Harvard, Georgetown, Mid- dlebury and Yale in September. OCtober Freshman Casey Syron said he could imagine his study group habits Thursday Friday Saturday moving more online. 18 19 20 “Usually for study groups, my GW Museum groundbreaking Innovation and Opportunity in Russia Colin Powell Book Signing Train Concert classmates and I get a room in Gelman The University will kick off construction on Hear from the vice president of strategy and Get the signature of GW Business School alumnus Listen to the soft rock sounds of the or go to J Street,” Syron said. “I would rather use StudyHall. Anything new the project in partnership with the Textile corporate development at one of Russia’s largest and former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Grammy award-winning group Train would be nice.” Museum, slated to open in fall 2014. telecommunications firms. on a copy of his new memoir, ‘It Worked For Me.’ as they headline Colonials Weekend. –Kristen Barnes University Yard • 4:30 p.m. 1957 E St., Voesar Conference Room • Noon Marvin Center, Great Hall • 2 p.m. Smith Center • 9 p.m. The GW Hatchet News October 18, 2012 w Page 3 CRIME LOG Health programs get funding to go hybrid Robbery 10/07/12 – 12:50 p.m. by catherine barnao Location: Off Campus Hatchet Staff Writer Case closed A female student reported The University is invest- that she was pushed to ing in a pair of hybrid grad- the ground and her purse uate programs to support and laptop were stolen. what many experts call the She did not sustain any future format of cost-effec- injuries. tive higher education. –Referred to Metropolitan For years, the University Police Department has offered hybrid graduate programs, which divide Disorderly learning between online and in-classroom, in fields from Conduct dance to special education. 10/08/12 – 9:53 p.m. But it selected two flagship Location: 2100 block of

hybrid programs last week I Street – an executive masters of Case closed health services administra- University Police tion and a graduate certifi- Department officers cate in LGBT health – to give observed a male subject $65,000 in special financial unaffiliated with GW

and training support. urinating in the alley “There’s good reason to between The West End and think that we can do things the Academic Center. in hybrid formats better –Subject barred from than we could do [with] all campus online and all on campus,” Denis Cioffi, director of the '' Destruction Teaching & Learning Col- 10/14/12 – 12:45 a.m. laborative, the "center for Location: Thurston Hall teaching excellence" that Case closed selected the programs, said. UPD officers responded “Especially if you look at to a report that a male the way these two programs student smashed a fire are set up. They’re getting cameron lancaster | hatchet photographer extinguisher case. The access to other faculty that subject was taken to the we might not normally have Stephen Forssell, an adjunct psychology professor, will spearhead the new graduate LGBT health program that was chosen this week to be a hybrid by the Teaching & Learning Collaborative, a long-term program for increasing programs and net revenue gain. hospital to treat a hand access to.” injury. Like all programs that –Referred for disciplinary are mostly online, the hybrid pact once the program starts part of the programs. action format provides a “practical and attracts students. While Forssell said the benefit” for GW, Cioffi said. A Pew Research Center hybrid format likely will 10/14/12 – Time Unknown The University can grow report on the future of high- There’s good reason to think that we allow his program to lower Location: Graduate its base of tuition dollars er education this month can do things in hybrid formats better tuition costs for students, School of Education and without taking up space or showed that 60 percent Friedman said his would Human Development adding to the city-regulated of experts expect ground- than we could do [with] all online and probably stay the same be- Building enrollment cap, part of the breaking shifts at universi- cause faculty salaries would Case closed 2007 Campus Plan that lim- ties over the next 10 years, all on campus. still produce high costs. UPD officers responded its the number of students like increased reliance on “The cost of our execu- to a report of broken who can enroll on the Foggy hybrid courses. denis cioffi tive MHSA is comparable to windows. Bottom Campus. Only four programs ap- Director similar programs across the –No suspects or witnesses Cioffi said that while the plied for conversion to hy- country,” Friedman said. TLC has “a long-term plan brids, but Cioffi said he re- Teaching and Learning Collaborative The hybrid format is for increasing programs mains optimistic about the mostly used by executive lev- Simple Assault and seeing, in the end, net prospects of hybrid growth el or graduate programs, see- 10/09/12 – 11:43 p.m. [revenue] gain,” it does not at GW. ing varying levels of interest. Location: Thurston Hall have a fixed financial goal, Both programs will Assistant professor Carl Case closed instead focusing on ensur- launch by next fall. educated for them. “The healthcare system Leonard said the master of UPD officers responded ing the programs are educa- Leonard Friedman, the Stephen Forssell, a part- was not designed for gay professional studies and to a report of an injured tionally sound. professor spearheading the time professor of psychol- people,” because of stigma graduate certificate in law student. Officers “We did create a de- health services administra- ogy and head of the LGBT and different'' health needs, firm management program discovered that two male tailed model that told us it tion hybrid program, said health program, said the Forssell said. he runs has seen “good, but students had been in a makes financial sense (as the program aimed to meet graduate certificate would Forssell said a hybrid not great” demand since it fight. Both students were well as educational sense) the healthcare industry’s teach students about the design suited the program’s started three years ago in arrested. to go ahead with hybrid tremendous need for indi- physical and mental health “target market” of working the College of Professional –Subjects arrested programs. Once that deci- viduals trained in top hos- needs of gay and lesbian professionals. The program Studies. sion was made, my focus pital positions. patients, like informa- requires just two weeks of He attributed the static changed to the educational While the industry em- tion aobut HIV/AIDS, and in-classroom work in the enrollments – about 11 to Liquor Law aspect of the programs,” he ploys about 300,000 people would also touch on public District. 18 per class – to a lack of Violation / said in an email, adding that in these types of adminis- policy issues, like helping Cioffi similarly said the precedent for law firms to Drug Law he would continue to revisit trative roles, he said, only partners earn hospital visi- hybrid scheme would per- send employees back to the program’s financial im- about two thirds have been tation rights. mit non-GW faculty to be a school. u Violation 10/12/12 – 12:58 a.m. Location: Munson Hall Case closed UPD officers responded to a report of male students banging on doors. When Study abroad office to stress work experience questioning the students, officers saw alcohol and drug paraphernalia in by chloe sorvino programs' price structures. said adjustments to the pro- versity of Rhode Island that students seeking intern- plain view. –Referred for disciplinary Assistant News Editor Programs are already di- gram, particularly the focus increased the number of ships outside of their classes vided into six tiers ranging on work experience, will help students who went abroad. to also have a worker’s visa, action As the University from $550 to $6,850 on top drive up that figure. “It’s a marketing strat- Fischer said, adding that sketches out its next 10 of GW’s regular tuition. Institutions nationwide, egy, a way to appeal to stu- some programs and univer- –Compiled by years of global expansion, it GW will look to add ex- including Northeastern dents” she said. sities help students with the Aaron Goodtree will set aside $5 to $15 mil- change programs in Brazil, University, the Georgia In- Most countries require additional process. u lion for new study abroad India, China and Sub-Saha- stitute of Technology and programs centered on work ran Africa as well as pro- the Rochester Institute of and research experience grams tailored to interna- Technology have already and more exchanges with tional students, Hallworth honed in on providing in- foreign colleges. said. It will also expand ex- ternational work experience The Office of Study isting programs, but Hall- to students abroad. Abroad will focus more on worth said specifics had not Karin Fischer, a senior international research and yet been ironed out. reporter for the Chronicle internships, one of sev- The funds, reserved ten- of Higher Education who eral changes to programs tatively in the draft of the specializes on globalization, proposed in a draft of the strategic plan released last said universities that provide University’s strategic plan week, would also increase internships abroad are tradi- released last week. faculty abroad, offer more tionally “more practically Director of the Of- short-term programs and focused as opposed to liberal fice of Study Abroad Rob develop more courses that arts institutions.” She said Hallworth said stressing stress immersion, arts, cul- GW's efforts reflect a broader extra-curricular experience ture and literature. trend across higher education would help set students The office would push stu- to pitch pricier classroom ex- apart when hunting for jobs dents to go on revamped GW periences abroad. because only a handful of programs and exchanges, he “It used to be the value affiliated programs offer in- said, because “when a student of going overseas to get ternship options. participates in an exchange a cultural experience, the The globally focused instead of a provider pro- traditional study abroad plan also calls for saving a gram, this reduces expenses experience,” Fischer said. total of $9 million over the to providers.” He added that “Now, a lot more students next 10 years by shedding exchange programs are also talk about going overseas partnerships with study important for bringing foreign as valuable to their career, abroad companies that students to campus. providing experiences that rack up too many costs for About 48 percent of stu- help students abroad.” students, cutting office ex- dents study abroad before Fischer pointed to a penses and “realigning” the they graduate, and Hallworth similar program at the Uni-

Cameron Lancaster | hatchet PHOTOGRAPHER The University will reserve $5 to $15 million to devote toward making study abroad programs more work experience-oriented. Patrick Rochelle Justin Peligri Opinions Editor Contributing Editor [email protected] [email protected] H

"It does lend itself to a lot of gossip. It can sound like everyone's doing it." Quotable –Tim Terpstra, director of the Office of Academic Integrity, on increased reports of cheating at GW. OpinionsOctober 18, 2012 w Page 4 Staff Editorial A more A rivalry born of fantasy ichigan and Ohio meaningful day State. North Caro- Benjamin lina and Duke. Texas Krimmel We need a common enemy, or at and Oklahoma. Columnist of service These sets of teams have one thingM in common: They hate least someone to shout at when each other. eral years since the men’s teams Freshman Day of Service has For schools with historic ri- met. the stakes are high and the game been a hallmark of University valries, the day the teams meet is We don’t really pose a threat. President Steven Knapp’s tenure, the day that every player, fan and It’s not GW that will prevent reflecting the goal to make com- coach circles on their calendars. Georgetown from making the is on the line. munity service an integral compo- But there was no mention NCAA Tournament this season nent of GW's culture, and pushing of the big game against a bitter or stop the Hoyas from nab- students to engage with the city. rival for the men’s basketball bing the Big East Conference Think about it. Last year, the ration of war and would send the But the service day has also been team during Colonials Inva- title. And the student section at Flyers ended the Colonials’ hopes message to Dayton fans that GW is criticized for being nothing more sion at Fort Myer military base Hoyas games is likely far more of tournament play after beating a team to be taken seriously. than a public relations gimmick – Friday, and that’s because GW pumped up when their actual ri- us in the first round of the A-10 Either way, the Flyers would a disorganized, self-serving photo doesn’t really have one. It’s a val, Syracuse, comes to D.C. tournament. This season, the Co- have no choice but to respond. It opportunity for the University. shame there’s no team Colonials In the past few years, GW lonials have something to prove. could even be a part of the Uni- can collectively despise. has tried to create animosity We need to send the message versity’s rebranding campaign. If the University and its ath- with George Mason University that we’re not just some team the With our “What we make is letic program want to increase by publicizing the two teams’ Flyers can steamroll. history” slogan, we could add, the turnout for basketball games match up as the Battle of the Or- But first we’d have to give “And who we hate is Dayton.” this season, the Colonials are go- ange Line. Despite the Univer- them a reason to hate us. I mean It’s no secret the men’s bas- If GW wants to ing to need a new rival – a team sity’s best efforts, this attempt really hate us. This wouldn’t be ketball team has struggled in the all students can hate. It would at rivalry falls short because too hard though. past few years and that student become a school give us a reason to rally. it’s out of conference play and And for inspiration, just look turnout to games has dwindled. For too long, we’ve assumed there’s nothing really at stake to the USC rivalry with UCLA. But a new rival would energize Georgetown is our rival. But for either team. Students and Out in southern California, stu- the team and its fans at a time that is known for let’s be honest. That just isn’t fans have no reason to care. dents spend the week leading when student interest is low. the case. Proximity does not create a up to the big football game by We need a common enemy, its commitment In fact, this season, the men’s rivalry. And rather than attempt protecting their mascots from or at least someone to shout at basketball team is not scheduled to rekindle this faux rivalry, GW being vandalized. when the stakes are high and the to service, it has to play Georgetown. The wom- must find a new opponent. In the same vein, Colonials fans game is on the line. en’s basketball team will play Who should we hate in- could travel to Dayton and steal a The writer, a junior the Hoyas at the Smith Center stead? trophy or even the head of the ri- majoring in international to involve more this season, but it has been sev- University of Dayton. vals’ mascot. It would be a decla- affairs, is a Hatchet columnist. upperclassmen. The price of Colonials Weekend Letter to the by Alicia Little editor Senior Rachel Krausman has been involved with the service day Religious groups should since it was put in place her freshman year and moved on to orga- be able to express their nize the event as an upperclass- man for the past three years. And political beliefs she has handed administrators a detailed proposal with worthwhile hen reading Mon- changes to make the event more day’s issue of The productive, including extending Hatchet, I came the amount of time students spend across Justin Peli- volunteering. gri’s column, “Campus religious It is encouraging that the Univer- Wgroups are no place for politics” sity is taking student input into con- (Oct. 15, p. 4). As an alumna of sideration and acknowledging the GW and the Newman Center, I flaws of Freshman Day of Service. wanted to point out that while But GW should not stop there. Peligri makes it quite clear that It should continue to look to other he believes that the Catholic students for feedback as well. stance against abortion and Freshman Day of Service is same-sex marriage is oppressive, relatively new. It began four years his declaration that GW Catho- ago as a way to introduce new Co- lics should stay out of the “po- lonials to community service in litical fray” is quite alarming. D.C. But the day shouldn’t focus Rather than merely disagree- only on freshmen. ing with a teaching of the Catho- If GW wants to become a school lic Church, he goes a step further that is known for its commitment to and says that Catholics who hold service, it has to involve more up- the beliefs of the Church should perclassmen. Instead of tailoring a not participate in the public day just to freshmen, the Univer- square. Peligri declares, “But sity would benefit from broaden- GW Catholics, it’s not your job ing the scope of Freshman Day of to enter the political fray…” Service to attract and solicit ideas I wonder if Mr. Peligri takes from upperclassmen. issue with the public expression One criticism of the day of of all world views, or just the service is that students spend too Catholic one. much time doing work like picking If it isn’t the place of a Catho- weeds or painting fences, which lic student to participate in po- lack substance and have little im- litical debates, then which world pact. Students would get far more view would make the cut? Jew- out of community service if they ish? Muslim? Protestant? Hin- worked directly with people – per- du? Sikh? Atheist? Agnostic? haps elementary school children, Apathetic? Or the ever growing the elderly or the homeless. “spiritual but non-religious” per- Freshmen should also have the spective? How can there be a true opportunity to choose the kind exchange of ideas when you have of service they do. If they ranked to pass an ideological litmus test their service placement sites in or- just to have a seat at the table? der of preference, they would not Michelle Huntley is a 2008 only feel more invested in their alumna of the Columbian College work, but they would also be more of Arts and Sciences and a likely to continue serving the com- former member of the munity in the future. If the Univer- GW Newman Center. sity can spark enthusiasm and pas- sion within those participants from the start, students are more likely to continue to take part in service opportunities throughout college. Krausman also suggested that Course descriptions need more substance Freshman Day of Service events should take place at venues closer to campus. From a financial stand- et’s be real. As soon as tin’s complete lack of specificity norm, not the exception. point, that would cut down on the the schedule of classes Melissa Miller in course descriptions. Some de- Student satisfaction is key, cost of busing students to locations for next semester came partments have already heeded especially when it comes to across the city. out Monday, the first Writer students' calls for more informa- choosing classes. We want to But if having students volun- thing everyone did was check tion and now include detailed know what we are getting our- teer closer to campus cuts costs, outL potential professors on Rate- course descriptions online so selves into before the first day then that unused money can be MyProfessors.com. While some students might students can see the course's of the new semester. If students repurposed and donated to a local But sometimes, the site just ask to see syllabi from professors content, along with possible know more about the courses charity or shelter. There are many doesn’t cut it when it comes to prior to registration, some teach- readings and assignments. they sign up for beforehand, organizations located mere blocks choosing courses. You might ers might not oblige, and others The University Honors Pro- they are more likely to be con- from campus that are earnestly find out who the hottest Spanish will not even respond to emails gram, for example, updates its tent with their choices. seeking volunteers. professor is, but it won’t neces- at all. What's worse is that certain website with detailed descrip- And if there were more in- Restricting the day to service sarily tell you much else. classes don't even list a professor tions at nearly the same time formation available online, stu- at sites closer to campus and en- The Office of the Registrar until after registration. that the Registrar updates the dents wouldn’t need to flock to couraging upperclassmen to get needs to work to provide more There doesn’t seem to be schedule of classes for the com- websites like RateMyProfessors. involved are ways to maximize the detailed course descriptions on much students can do if they ing semester. They list profes- com. Unless, of course, they impact Colonials have on the com- its website. It’s essential that want to learn about a class before sors, course numbers, readings were dying to know how sexy a munity. students have a basic under- it starts, and that is irritating. and which school requirements professor is. standing of what courses entail I know I’m not the only one a course may fulfill. The writer is a sophomore before they take them. frustrated by the online bulle- But this should become the majoring in international affairs.

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ter's Place, an organization several requests to partner in that assists women affected the last few decades. ALLEN LEE by domestic abuse. Alicia Knight, senior asso- from p. 1 Pam McNeil, operations ciate vice president for opera- director for My Sister’s Place, tions at the University, said last for $3.6 million and has sat idle said the organization has not week that there have been “no on the project until now. been advised of any specific conversations” about a partner- The company plans to gut changes for the women who ship with ABDO over the Allen the inside and upgrade the stay at the hotel. Lee. She declined to comment outside so it doesn’t “stand “Working with folks at the on the company's presentation out like the sore thumb” it is Allen Lee, as far as we know, after the local meeting. now, Abdo said. won’t be a change in the kind The University has not He said he could not yet of services we provide there,” attempted to purchase the provide the estimated cost or McNeil said. hotel in the last decade, but more details of the design. Abdo said the shelter’s made multiple offers up until “We just know we want to victims receive a government the 1990s. upgrade this facility, provide stipend to stay in the hotel as Steve Timlin, a long-time a much better hotel for this a safe haven. And he said the resident of Foggy Bottom, community and much better site will continue to accept any said the development would on-site amenities than what are paying resident. be in the neighborhood’s available today,” he added. News broke of the project best interest. The hotel's cheap rates last month, when the company Timlin said he scoped out – as low as $60 per night, ac- applied for a liquor license with the hotel in the 1990s as a po- cording to some hostel web- the city’s Alcoholic Beverage tential stay for guests, but de- sites – would rise to about Regulation Administration. cided, “I would not take any- $200 per room. Abdo said the William Hager, the record one in that place." company would likely down- and data management super- “I’m glad to hear some- size the number of rooms visor at ABRA, said the liquor one will improve the Allen from 80, but each unit would license was approved Oct. 9. Lee,” he added. “If the hotel feature more amenities, like The Allen Lee is one of the could be improved, I would private bathrooms. largest Foggy Bottom proper- go in again.” The hotel also helps ties that GW has not touched, –Sarah Ferris and Frankie house clients from My Sis- though the hotel has fielded Kane contributed to this report.

Welcome Parents zachary krahmer | senior staff photofgrapher GW has not made an offer to purchase the Allen Lee Hotel, with neon yellow letters spelling out its name above the door, since the mid-1990s. It sits at 2224 F St. and Students! well as the potential health and shares information on which FAKE IDS legal risks of consuming alco- bars, clubs and liquor stores hol, Hay said. Police will begin are known for dodging under- from p. 1 handing the cards out Sunday age drinking laws with MPD at the annual block party at the and ABRA, sometimes leading Dine with us this weekend! Gabriel Slifka, the office’s di- Eye Street Mall. to sting operations. rector, said. Students who are caught In September, three stu- “Many incidents” of fake with fake IDs for the first dents were arrested in Colum- ID use by students are han- time typically face disciplin- bia Plaza after purchasing al- Celebrate in one of our 700 seats or dled by the Metropolitan Po- ary probation, Slifka said. cohol with fake IDs, according lice Department, potentially But they could also be arrest- to MPD reports. Hay said UPD 9 private dining rooms skewing the University's ed or receive citations if MPD was not involved. statistics, because the depart- officers catch them. The fake ID education ef- ment is not obligated to no- D.C. law imposes a $300 fort will target the entire stu- Large groups are welcome and encouraged! tify UPD, Hay said. Scenarios fine and driving probation dent body, Hay said. where UPD finds fake IDs in for fake IDs used for under- “Students should be edu- wallets at the lost and found age drinking. cated on the potential outcomes are also not logged. The University is taking an of using a fake ID, so that they The campaign this fall will “active role” in fighting fake ID understand the consequences Carmine’s DC is now proud to bring our include information cards out- use with D.C.’s Alcohol Bever- they may face should they be lining University and city pen- age Regulation Administra- caught,” Alexis Janda, CADE’s delicious cuisine right to you! Ask us about u alties of possessing fake IDs, as tion, Hay said. UPD routinely associate director, said. group catering for your business or home! sider stronger sanctions, they take it more seriously, more preventative work to or they hear horror stories on CHEATING help these students.” cheating. It does lend itself to from p. 1 Terpstra added that he a lot of gossip. It can sound 425 7th Street, NW, would continue to urge pro- like everyone’s doing it,” facilitation of instances. fessors to encourage students Terpstra said. Professors are quick to to use the University’s free Neil Cohen, an associate Washington DC 20004 Google suspicious phrases, paper writing help service, professor of finance who sits and many also use online pla- the Writing Center, to seek on academic integrity panels, giarism checking software, help on papers and citations. said talk about different cases (between D and E Streets) like TurnItIn.com and SafeAs- He said he has noticed some is often “shrouded in secrecy” sign, Terpstra said. of GW’s schools and depart- between students, professors “I think professors take it ments made it a priority in and administrators even as more seriously now,” he said. the last year to root out cheat- cases increase. “They’ve read in the newspa- ing and plagiarism. He said even though For reservations: 202.552.4000 pers and seen on the Internet The GW School of Busi- watercooler talk sometimes different examples of cheat- ness, which brought in a revolves around academic www.carminesnyc.com ing and plagiarism that take new dean in 2010, saw a 4 integrity, mentions of the in- place at colleges and univer- percent increase in students stances faculty meetings are sities and the workplace.” caught cheating or plagia- rare. There should be more Eleven students charged rizing last year. The school’s open discussion about viola- with academic integrity vio- cheating cases represent tions and cases, especially as **Take out, Delivery and Off-Premise lations last year were repeat about a quarter of GW’s to- the rates go up, he said. offenders, the most ever. tal incidents – a rate that is “We don’t have any pro- Terpstra said the trend could disproportionate to its over- cedure to notify our commu- Catering Also Available** mean students aren’t learn- all number of students. nity that these meetings take ing from their mistakes, and “Sometimes it’s a new place and what happens in that the office should “con- dean coming to town and them,” Cohen said. u Page 6 w October 18, 2012 The GW Hatchet The GW Hatchet colonials weekend guide October 18, 2012 w Page 7 Schedule highlights For a full schedule of events, visit parents.gwu.edu/schedule brain’s potential. Marie Friday, Oct. 19 Pasinski writes a regular GW Men’s Soccer vs. health column for the Huff- Rhode Island ington Post. 3 p.m., GW Athletic Field, Book Signing with Colin Powell Mount Vernon Campus 2 to 4 p.m. Support the GW men’s Marvin Center Great Hall soccer team in their Fri- Alumnus Colin Pow- day game against Rhode ell will sign copies of his Island. Take the Vern Ex- second book, “It Worked press to the Mount Vernon for Me” in the Marvin Campus to show your Co- Center Great Hall. lonial pride. Eye Street Massage Therapy Sunday, Oct. 21 3 to 7 p.m. Marvin Center 3rd Floor Colonials Weekend Jazz Enjoy a 15-minute mas- Brunch sage that uses multiple 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Marvin techniques to help relieve Center Columbian Square the most common areas of Check out live jazz stress. music and get some- Cabaret Showcase thing to eat in Co- lumbian Square at the 7:30 p.m. jazz brunch hosted by Academic Center, Phillips WRGW, GW’s radio B-120 station. Cost: $19.95 for Support the arts at GW adults, $12.95 for chil- by attending the Cabaret dren under 12. Showcase, featuring GW’s music, theater and dance Warrior Yoga departments. 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Lerner Health and Well- ness Center Saturday, Oct. 20 Take your fami- Colonials Weekend Welcome ly to yoga and learn to integrate tradi- 10 to 11:30.a.m. tional yoga with Lisner Auditorium pilates, tai chi and For an official welcome martial arts. to campus, head over to Lis- ner Auditorium and hear Foggy Bottom/West from University President End Neighborhood Steven Knapp, Student As- Block Party sociation President Ashwin 1 to 4 p.m., Eye Street Narla and leaders from the Between 22 and 23 Parents’ Association and Streets Parent Services. In its 10th year, Boost Your Brain Power: Marie this free event Pasinski, M.D. will host over 100 booths from local 1:45 to 2:45.p.m. businesses and The GW Marvin Center Continental organizations and Ballroom feature live enter- Hear from a neurologist, Hatchet tainment, give- Jenna Bernick | Special Issues Editor author and GW parent on aways and District GRAPHIC BY FRANCIS RIVERA | PHOTO EDITOR how to maximize your leaders.

by CHELSEA HUANG This year, sprinkle your trips to the Hatchet Reporter Newseum, nighttime monument walks and Georgetown shopping trips Give your parents the with some GW classics. Your parents undoubtedly want to take a glimpse into your daily life, not just the pseu- do-life you create during Colonials Weekend. By giving your parents the GW treatment this Colonials Weekend, they’ll be bound to leave GW with a greater sense of GW treatment your life away from home. Colonials Weekend is a time to take your parents – well, have them take you – out for meals you wouldn't otherwise splurge on. But while they're on campus, give them the GW treatment for a glimpse of what your life looks like when they're not in town. If your family arrives before noon on Fri- day, head over to Farragut Friday, a weekly alex maher | hatchet PHOTOGRAPHER boting wu | hatchet PHOTOGRAPHER gathering of food trucks around Farragut Open until midnight daily, Cone E. Island knows how Students swarm the GW Deli before morning class- to cater to students. Take your parents upstairs to “Club Square Park. Have your parents sample H es for reasonably priced coffee and breakfast sand- Cone E.” for a seat on the plush – albeit musty – couches, wiches – a rarity in the city. It also offers a wide and enjoy some Top 40 selections with your dessert. Street staples like Tasty Kabob and Cap- selection of chips, candies and other snacks. Mac, among other options. Have room for dessert? Head over to Cone E. Island, GW’s favorite ice cream spot, for a “Skinny Minnie” soft serve. Skip the hotel breakfast and wake up with coffee and a bacon, egg and cheese sand- wich or bagel from the GW Deli on Saturday morning. Stroll through Kogan Plaza and enjoy your brunch there, or take your foil- wrapped meal to the National Mall or the samuel klein | hatchet staff PHOTOGRAPHER emily hawthorne | hatchet PHOTOGRAPHER Georgetown waterfront for a picnic brunch When The Avenue complex opened on I Street, it not only with your family. Escape to the Georgetown waterfront and enjoy the became home to students who live in apartments there, recently renovated park for a slice of nature just but also to those who frequent its food venues, like Whole Don't restrict your parents' tour to the steps away from campus. It is also a common date spot and is ideal for picnics. Foods and Burger, Tap & Shake, which both take GWorld. confines of campus and take them beyond The Avenue on I Street – although they might be interested in checking out Whole Foods Market to see where you spend all their money. A walk through Georgetown could mean a cupcake tour of Georgetown Cupcakes, Sprinkles, or Baked & Wired. That evening, take a break between Aca- ppellapalooza, the charity a cappella showcase in the Marvin Center Grand Ballroom, Shannon Brown | Hatchet Staff photographer and Train's performance at the Smith Cen- maggie kierstead | hatchet PHOTOGRAPHER The iconic Froggy Bottom Pub has been a classic for years. ter to enjoy a pitcher of beer and a pizza at Georgetown Cupcakes, known from the television With specials all week and extended happy hours – 4 p.m. Froggy Bottom Pub. show DC Cupcakes, is D.C.’s most famous cupcake to close Mondays through Fridays, and 9 p.m. to close on spot. But the hip shop Baked & Wired and newcomer Saturdays – Froggy knows how to attract a crowd. Sprinkles offer stiff competition in the cupcake craze. Page 8 w October 18, 2012 COLONIALS WEEKEND GUIDE The GW Hatchet by JULIE ALDERMAN GO online... new in town or Hatchet Staff Writer for more District dining D.C. is a culturally diverse city, but options organized by price. breaking out of the Foggy Bottom bubble H www.gwhatchet.com Whether your parents are veteran visitors can be hard – especially if you don’t know where to go. This guide will help you explore off-campus neighborhoods, highlighting hot dine somewhere new in the District spots as well as places that fly a little more under the radar. If you haven’t seen Adams Morgan, you haven’t seen D.C. This neighborhood offers just about anything you could ask for with restaurants and clubs, plus Adams Morgan it’s blocks away from the National Zoo. The Metro stop is located between On the Red line: Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan The Hatchet’s restaurant selections and the zoo, so make a day-long trip. Check out The Diner, open 24 hours a day. Parents will appreciate the classic menu items and affordable prices. The breakfast options are CAROLYN WALLACE | HATCHET PHOTOGRAPHER served from 6 a.m. to midnight, and the hearty macaro- Theni and cheese Diner ($3.75) is another to-die-for diner option. Stop in a t a n y h o u r o f t h e d a y o r n i g h t a n d s i t b a c k , r e l a x a n d e n j o y . JumboIf you’re hungry Slice 2453 18th St., NW, open 24 hours daily after exploring the neighborhood or the National Zoo, Jumbo Slice is the place to go. The $5 price tag for a slice might seem steep, but trust me, you’ll only need one. The Adams Morgan staple is open until 4 a.m., but it is always worthwhile to go during the day with family. Turn your usual post-party- ing spot into the next stop on your parents’ introduction to D.C. eateries. 2341 18th St., NW Open daily 10 a.m. to midnight CAROLYN WALLACE | HATCHET PHOTOGRAPHER

On the Yellow and Green lines: Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Penn Quarter Quarter This neighborhood is one of the up-and-coming dining As one of the most historic restaurants hotspots. With sites from embassies to museums and the FBI Old Ebbitt Grillin D.C. and the city’s oldest bar and restau- headquarters, Penn Quarter offers variety. rant, Old Ebbitt Grill, founded in 1856, is a perfect place for a family dinner lunch or their famous weekend brunch. With reason- able prices and proximity to the White District ChopHouse House, parents will be sure to appreciate If you have an appetite for all things meat, head to District Chophouse. Sit down this dining option. with a steak, beer and some delicious cornbread. Priding itself on American classics, 675 15th St., NW this steak house has a variety of trendier options like tuna spring rolls ($13.95) as well Mondays to Fridays as a whole host of seafood options. 7:30 to 1 a.m., Satur- 509 7th St., NW days and Sundays 8:30 Sundays to Mondays 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Tuesdays to Saturdays 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Brunch: BECKY CROWDER | SENIOR STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER to 1 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

If your parents already know the town, check out Policy, which offers a mix of top-notch food and nightlife. Take a seat in the Love Dining Room, with its futuristic diner décor, for some Madras Curry Lamb Sliders ($10), or try the vegetarian Spring Gnocchi ($10). If your parents are partiers, go on a Friday night and head upstairs for U Street Policy’s Endless Summer Fridays, where a DJ spins old school selections and Top 40 hits for the perfect parent mix. 1904 14th St., NW Brunch: Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Dinner: Tuesdays Corridor to Thursdays 5 to 11 p.m., Fridays to Saturdays 5 p.m. to 12 a.m., Bar: Tues- On the Yellow and Green lines: U Street/ days to Thursdays 5 p.m. to 1 a.m., Fri- days and Saturdays 5 p.m. - 2 a.m. African American Civil War Memorial/Cardozo COREY ZAGONE | HATCHET PHOTOGRAPHER Policy If you’re looking for hopping nightlife, U Street is the place to go. Late-night hours and affordable prices make this neighborhood the perfect destination for college students to grab a bite or a drink, but it is also a lively area to show your family while they’re in town.

For a classic U Street haunt, there’s no better place than Ben’s. BeyondBen’s its landmark status, Chili chili half-smokes andBowl milkshakes, check out the building’s new mural featuring the faces of President Barack Obama and comedian Bill Cosby. The restaurant has been family- owned for over 50 years now and is known for its outstanding chili – with both beef and vegetarian options – and its location inside an old silent film theater. Located across the street from the Metro stop, it’s hard to miss. 1213 U St., NW Mondays to Thursdays 6 to 2 a.m., Fridays 6 to 4 a.m., Saturdays 7 to 4 a.m., Sundays 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. COREY ZAGONE | HATCHET PHOTOGRAPHER

Dupont features cool bars, awesome shops and, of course, delicious food, while offering a true taste of D.C. with its chaotic traffic circle and Dupont Circle selection of embassies. It is just a few blocks from campus. On the Red line: Dupont Circle BRYAN HOECHNER | HATCHET PHOTOGRAPHER

For the foodies, Bistrot Du Coin is the per- Bistrotfect placeDu to go with your Coinparents, friends or that special someone. For a classic French op- The Front Page tion, try an entrée like the boeuf bourguignon ($22.95), a beef stew in red wine sauce with This relatively affordable hot spot is perfect for families and young vegetables and pasta. For a light option, try a professionals. Its proximity to the circle makes it ideal for people-watch- salad, like the salade de chèvre chaud ($8.95), a ing over some appetizers or drinks. For families looking for a livelier warm goat cheese salad with walnuts. Even if rendezvous, arrive for happy hour on weekdays from 4 to 7 p.m. for you don’t speak French, “yum” is the same in $2.75 drinks. Or, grab some appetizers, like the crispy flatbreads ($8-9) or every language. the calamari ($12) to share, as the entrees are slightly pricey. 1738 Connecticut Ave., NW 1333 New Hampshire Ave., NW Sundays to Wednesdays 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., Mondays to Thursdays 11 to 2 a.m., Fridays 11:30 to 3 a.m., Saturdays 11 to 3 Thursdays to Saturdays 11:30 to 1 a.m., Brunch: a.m., Sundays 10 to 2 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The GW Hatchet COLONIALS WEEKEND GUIDE October 18, 2012 w Page 9 Check out these spots to P.O.V Rooftop Lounge & Terrace On the top of a picturesque downtown boutique hotel lies the city’s best kept viewing secret. But you don’t have to be a guest of the W Hotel Washington to by MARGARET KAHN enjoy its rooftop bar and restaurant, P.O.V. Rooftop Lounge and Terrace. Ride Hatchet Reporter Avoid the crowd the elevator to the top floor and grab a table alongside the railing that separates you from the White House Lawn beneath. This is not a tourist hangout: The only Hop on the free shuttle bus to the crowds you’ll push through don business suits – not fanny packs. Look down at John F. Kennedy Center that leaves the the Secret Service standing guard on the White House Roof and the Arlington Kennedy Center rooftop Foggy Bottom Metro stop every 15 min- National Cemetery across the away. Extra points rewarded for spotting nearby utes for one of the city's best views. Lo- GW buildings. cated on the banks of the Potomac River, 515 15th St., NW, Sundays to Thursdays 5 p.m. to 2 a.m., Fridays to Satur- the high-ceilinged building is surrounded days 5 p.m. to 3 a.m. by a wall of willow trees and boasts the flag-covered Hall of Nations and Hall of States, complete with a terrace restaurant of Health and History and café. A panoramic view of Virginia and Maryland’s thick trees, spanning If you’ve exhausted the Smithsonian circuit, break free from the from Georgetown's church steeple to the National Mall and escape to the National Museum of Health and His- Capitol building, greets those who step tory. Founded in 1862 as the Army Medical Museum for the study of the outside onto the roof terrace. After scop- anatomy of war-affected bodies, the museum now conducts pathology ing out the view, check out the Mariinsky and neurology research in its new building. Expect thousands of skel- Ballet in the Opera House or "Songs of etal specimens and organs, along with the remnants of one very famous Migration" in the Terrace Theater, both Washington resident: Abraham Lincoln. Among the collection are pieces playing this weekend. of his hair and skull, a bloody shirt cuff from the autopsy surgeon and the 2700 F St., NW, open daily from 10 a.m. to bullet that killed him. While not for the faint of stomach, this museum is samuel klein | hatchet staff PHOTOGRAPHER 9 p.m. a must see for science enthusiasts. 2500 Linden Lane, Silver Spring, Md., open daily, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. National Museum National F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Grave Masonic Memorial BOTING WU | hatchet PHOTOGRAPHER Unbeknownst to many, literary icon F. Scott We all recognize the Washington Monument, but how Fitzgerald and his wife Zelda Fitzgerald are buried many Americans have been to the lesser known memorial just minutes outside the city, in Rockville, Md. Steps dedicated to the same Founding Father? The pagoda-like from the suburb’s Metro stop is the small Old Saint museum honors our school’s namesake not just as a presi- Mary’s Church Cemetery, nestled between a busy dent, but as the exemplification of Masonic values. Many highway intersection. The grave site has largely modern Freemasons hold meetings here, surrounded by flown under the radar, with the occasional visitor Revolution-era paintings and busts, and presided over by leaving commemorative cigarette packages and a large bronze statue of the man himself under the gilded martini glasses on the stone. Trek here to become the rotunda. If you read Dan Brown’s “The Lost Symbol” and envy of Gatsby wannabees, rather than visiting the want to learn the truth behind the myth of Masonry, take an more popular Congressional Cemetery. educational tour. 101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria Va., open daily, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

520 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, Md. Washington George GO online... for more unique D.C. destinations without the crowd. H www.gwhatchet.com Meridian Hill Park Central Park may be the nation’s most famous urban park, but Meridian Hill Park is certainly a competitor for the title of most beautiful. Before the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences moved to Foggy Bottom and became known as GW, students attended classes here. When the U.S. government bought the land and handed it over to the Department of the Interior in 1914, the idea for an Italian- style garden was hatched. The park was soon constructed to evoke Europe’s great capital cities, with 13-basin terraced Renaissance fountain and French Baroque gardens. To find sophistication within one of D.C.’s most crowded - neighbor hoods, bring a picnic lunch and a pot of tea to this off-the-beaten-path national historiclandmark. Bounded by 16th, Euclid, 15th, and W streets, NW., open daily, 7 a.m. to dark The Yards Park The newest green space in D.C. is also in the most unorthodox spot in D.C. This 2-year-old park on the southeastern banks of the Potomac River, sandwiched between the Washington Navy Yard and Nationals Park, exemplifies modern urban planning with its futuristic, tunnel-like metal bridge and stark surround- ings. Complete with a boardwalk, a canal basin, fountains and a light show, the development exudes a highly industrial and utilitarian feel compared to D.C.'s reputation as more of a living, breathing antique than of a city. While one of the benefits of the nation’s capital is the historic nature of its buildings, streets and waterways, The Yards Park offers a reprieve in the form of a harbinger of a metropolitan future. corey zagone | hatchet PHOTOGRAPHER 300 Water St., SE, open daily, 7 a.m. to dark Lisa Miller Josh Perlman Karolina Ramos Features Editor Contributing Editor Contributing Editor [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] H October 18, 2012 w Page 10 The 9 Supafrik Get off your Black Cat Gallery O on H Oct. 19 Oct. 18 to 21 Culture BOTTOM $10 Free SPEAK to raise awareness of eating disorders by josh perlman GW, which had its first meet- a research project at the Univer- schoolwork to being away but also for concerned friends viser, assistant professor of ex- Contributing Editor ing this month, to spread sity of Utah. Though the group from home could be a factor. or those interested in learning ercise science Amanda Visek, awareness about eating dis- began with just four students, About 95 percent of in- more. It will also look to host said one of the group's most When Stephanie Snell orders and maintaining posi- it is in the process of expand- dividuals with eating disor- presentations on the broad powerful assets is that it is tried to find information on tive body image. ing to other college campuses ders are between the ages of range of eating disorders and completely student-run, which campus about eating disor- “We want to keep people and has more than 85 members 12 and 26, according to the how to seek help. can make reaching out less in- ders, the closest thing she engaged, even if they don’t across the country. National Association of An- “I think through informa- timidating for some students. could find was an outdated think it’s something they Snell said eating disor- orexia Nervosa and Associ- tion, people will be able to “It’s sort of this peer-to- nutritional pamphlet. should learn more about, ders and body image issues ated Disorders. draw conclusions that it’s just peer education, so there’s The senior, who stud- kind of showing them, ‘This is are critical topics for col- The chapter plans to cre- not one person’s problem, but opportunity for that men- ies exercise science with a relevant to you,’ ” Snell said. lege students because their ate strictly factual pamphlets also they can see on paper that torship, whereas students concentration in dietetics, SPEAK, which stands high-stress environments that will compile useful infor- guys have it, girls have it, rich might be more reluctant to watched her friends struggle for Students Promoting Eat- can trigger or aggravate the mation about eating disorders people, poor people, every seek information from a fac- with eating disorders in high ing Disorder Awareness and conditions. Everything from and related topics – not just color,” Snell said. ulty member or a helping school. She started SPEAK Knowledge, started in 2002 as a student's relationships, to for those seeking treatment, SPEAK GW's faculty ad- professional like a counselor or therapist,” Visek said. SPEAK GW has reached out to faculty and other campus organizations to work together on its mission, such as the University Counseling Center, which established an eating disorder counseling program in 2009. Visek said administrators and groups on campus have been perceptive to the group’s initiative. She said SPEAK GW hopes to col- laborate with the University Counseling Center and the Lerner Health and Wellness Center to serve as students’ first point of contact when seeking help or information. Justine Reel, the faculty adviser for SPEAK’s founding Utah chapter, said though the group began as a research initiative, outreach quickly became one of the most important aspects of the organization. “It’s always been about looking at promoting positive body image,” Reel said. “Anybody can benefit from health promotion and from having a positive body image, regardless of their shape, their size, their history, whether they have an eating disorder or not.” Reel said that, while the group exists as a resource to anyone seeking information about eating disorders and body image, SPEAK’s multiple chapters can also help people find appropriate pro- Jordan Emont | Assistant Photo editor fessional help when needed, Senior Stephanie Snell created the organization SPEAK GW as a student-run resource for information on eating disorders and how to reach out for help. both locally and nationally. u The GW Hatchet News October 18, 2012 w Page 11

“It’s not very compli- For the University, it's a ment sat at about $1.3 billion lion to $260 million, in line lion last year to a traditionally cated. I want to pay as few bit more complicated. last fiscal year, on par with with the University's goal to tuition-dependent school. DONORS taxes as possible, and I want GW, and the law school the year before. GW’s total increase financial aid and rely GW will need to stock- from p. 1 my schools to be taken care specifically, is seeking planned wealth has grown five-fold less on tuition to operate. pile funds even more over the of,” he said, crediting the law gifts to build up a substantial over the last two decades, as Rich Collins, associate next 10 years, especially with for Development and Alum- school’s grants and scholar- cash base – though it would the University increasingly vice president for law devel- a strategic plan calling for ni Relations Mike Mors- ships for helping him stay to materialize years or decades prioritizes fundraising and opment, said he’s pinning his academic and research initia- berger said. earn his degree. down the line. For instance, cost-cutting strategies while hopes on “the great transfer tives that relies on between “Planned gifts are often About $1 million will fund the University won’t see any planning ambitious capital of wealth” that will take place $300 million and $400 million among the largest that the uni- student scholarships, and $2 of Berardesco’s $3 million projects like the $275 million when wealthy baby boomers in fundraising. versity receives,” Morsberger million will be up to the law gift until he dies, although he Science and Engineering Hall, not only leave money to their Universities nationwide said in an email. “Planned school to spend, because, “I gives annually on top of his $16 million Gelman Library children, but also to their have been picking up on the giving, where the gift won’t don’t know by the time I die pledged donation. renovations and $75 million schools. A Boston College power of planned estate gifts come to fruition during their what the appropriate way for The University also is re- School of Public Health and report estimated that $41 tril- after the 2008 economic cri- lifetime, takes away the con- the money to be spent [is],” Be- lying on these donors to not Health Services building. lion will be passed on from sis caused many top donors straints of current (and pro- rardesco, general counsel for change their minds, and it The promise of funds one generation to the next be- to hold onto their pocket- jected) living expenses.” the North American Electric calculates gift money on the coming in allows GW to ex- tween 1998 and 2052. books, Rae Goldsmith, vice In all, GW is sitting on Reliability Corporation, said. assumption that their estates pand its ability to pay for new Collins said the law president of advancement $156.4 million worth of The cause made sense won't shrink. faculty positions and internal school has been promoting resources for the Council for 574 planned gifts – but the for Berardesco, too, he said. But Executive Vice Presi- research dollars, he said. planned estate giving for Advancement and Support amount could be more, Mors- He said he was drawn to dent and Treasurer Lou Katz "This actually gives a way the last three or four years, of Education, said. berger said, since only about give by GW Law School said in August that it’s worth of leveraging the revenue but it has made more head- She said universities 20 percent of planned donors Dean Paul Schiff Berman's the wait. The University typi- you have – you just don’t way in the past year through typically promote the op- notify the University. vision to boost financial aid cally fixes the payout to fund know the timing of it, but word of mouth. tion through sensitive one- Berardesco’s case is and increase personalized the University’s operations at that doesn’t bother me at all,” “The annual gifts are ter- on-one conversations and unique. The D.C.-based law- learning tracks. about 5 percent of the endow- Katz said. “If you do enough rific, but the estate plans re- in direct mail. yer does not have children, “I’m one of the bizarre ment each year. of those kinds of gifts, or if ally go further to build, and “Fundraisers found it to and the Defense of Marriage guys who loved going to law He said that predictabil- you do enough planned giv- that’s why places like Har- be an effective approach, es- Act prevents him from get- school,” he said. “I’m not a big ity eases any worries about ing, it really does help cata- vard are so well-endowed – pecially with a donor who ting a tax break if he were to believer of naming buildings. the University’s year-to-year pult the institution.” centuries of gifts from people wants to make a significant leave all of his money behind I have a terrible last name, so financial state, allowing him The law school, for in- like Charlie,” Collins said. gift but wants to make sure for his husband – so he’s split- why would you want to name to focus on the big-picture stance, is relying on the mo- The University has they’re secure financially in ting the difference between a building after me? It’s much impact that planned gifts mentum of planned estate pumped up its fundraising their lifetime,” she said. GW and his undergraduate more that the school uses its will have. gifts to eventually double its efforts overall in recent years, –Liza Dee alma mater Duke University. money as it needed.” The University’s endow- endowment from $130 mil- bringing in a record $120 mil- contributed to this report. Elizabeth Traynor Sports Editor [email protected] H The number of meets women's swimming freshman Number Hannah Schaefer competed in before being named crunch the A-10 Rookie of the Week this week. SportsOctober 18, 2012 w Page 12 2 men's golf | donald ross intercollegiate tournament Colonials finish 13th on rainy greens by JOshua solomon Mimosa Hills Golf and Coun- trate,” Shaffer said. “People still adjusting to a new roster. “With our spring team, that’s first in the first round with a Hatchet Reporter try Club in Morganton, N.C. don’t know that the first Still, Shaffer added, the our conference championship 3-under 67 after a two-hour was rain-drenched, and many day of competition is about new players have acclimated season – that’s when we re- rain delay. In the shortened Head coach Terry Shaffer of the holes were “tricky” and 10 hours straight.” to both college life and to com- ally have to perform.” second round, Persons fin- made no excuses for his young “hard to read,” Shaffer said. The style of the long for- peting at the collegiate level, The team was paced by ished the day with an even- team, which finished 13th, of Still, GW’s leader refused to mat is a particular problem for and he hopes that soon, their one young member of the par score and ultimately fired 17 teams, at the Donald Ross give his players a pass, but a Colonial squad that fields a play will settle out and perfor- roster, sophomore Jack Per- a 5-over 75 in round two and Intercollegiate Tournament added that the team’s mental team with two sophomores mances will improve. sons, who shot an 8-over 218, a 6-over 76 in round three to early this week. presence, a key aspect of golf and three freshmen. After “I really do feel that this landing him in a tie for 27th reach his final rank. The course itself present- competition, suffered over the graduating a number of stand- young team will probably jell place. He came out of the gate Other high notes came ed unique challenges – the two-day tournament. out seniors last year, the rela- really well by the time spring well on the first day of com- from freshmen Steve Piela par-70 6,718-yard course at “It’s hard to concen- tively inexperienced team is comes around,” Shaffer said. petition Monday, tying for and Carlos Pena who shot a 17-over 227 to finish 55th and 21-over 231 to tie for 67th, re- spectively. It’s a good trend for a youthful team, Shaffer said – one that shows the valuable mentor relationships the Co- lonials have developed. “The young men, both the sophomores and freshmen, will continue to improve and will be pretty solid as far as that goes,” Shaffer said. “I think the upperclassmen have helped a lot with the news kids coming up.” The inclement weather that delayed the start of the competition and postponed the final four holes of round two for the Colonials to Tuesday morning played a factor across the entire competition. GW ultimately finished a 61-over-par 901 in three rounds of play. A key issue for the Colonials was their short game, Shaffer said, identifying it as the biggest area for improvement. “I will tell you this, that the short game will improve, and guys were hitting greens in regulation, and doing some pretty good things with their ball game,” Shaffer said. “Nevertheless, the short game area does have to improve completely.” Though the team returned to Foggy Bottom without the results its head coach wanted, he’s not pushing the panic but- ton on the season of the reign- ing A-10 champions just year. “I’m disappointed with today, I’m still high off the season, and I think we got a photo courtesy of athletics communications lot of good things ahead of Sophomore Jack Persons watches his drive head down the greens. Persons paced GW at its tournament this week, finishing in a tie for 27th place out of the field of golfers. us,” Shaffer said. u