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HatchetRendering Courtesy of the GW Office of Community Relations Candidate kicked off SA presidential ballot

by chris hebdon The building’s top two floors are reserved for SA Presidential Hatchet Staff Writer interdisciplinary research centers. Nearly 63 percent of candidates labs will go to researchers in the School of Engineering GW's election board kicked a and Applied Science, while the rest will go to researchers in the second-time candidate for Student Julia Susuni Association president off the bal- *biology, chemistry, physics and hominid anthropology departments. lot Tuesday and is also considering Tywan Wade removing a senior who plans to graduate this summer. Michael Morgan Kwasi Agyeman – who claimed to be a master's student Kwasi Adyeman* though he has not been accepted into a program and also has yet to Hugo Scheckter* finish his undergraduate degree – *candidacy questioned by the JEC said Wednesday that he will ap- peal the Joint Election Commit- tee's decision to disqualify him. Agyeman said he found out last The SA constitution states that a May, a few weeks before he was sup- student cannot run if they switch posed to graduate, that he failed to degree programs in the time be- complete his history degree because tween their candidacy and a po- he did not take the correct writing tential presidency. course. He petitioned another class Agyeman would have gradu- to count in place of the requirement ated in 2011, but learned a few and walked in ceremonies last May, GW plans cancer weeks after Commencement that but he found out afterward that the he fell short of requirements and course would not count. would need to take an additional This semester, he is complet- Writing in the Disciplines course. ing the unfinished course for his research institute He said the committee removed undergraduate degree, as well as him from the ballot because he taking graduate courses as elec- would have been the first gradu- tives. When announcing his can- by amy sechrist and cory weinberg Chalupa said the University would ate student to run for the seat didacy, he said he was already tak- Hatchet Reporters aim to earn designation from the Na- in recent history, and the group ing courses toward his master’s in tional Cancer Institute. There are 67 does not know how to handle American studies. GW is planning a major cancer re- designated centers, funded by the Na- graduate candidacies. He will find out if he was ac- search center, likely to capture space in tional Institutes of Health, which must “It’s typical GW. I am coming cepted into the master’s program the Science and Engineering Hall, to demonstrate clinical and research ex- back to try and make the school next month. win tens of millions of dollars of fed- pertise. better and the school is trying to eral grants over the next decade. The newly proposed expansion make that harder," Agyeman said. See SA: Page 8 The cancer initiative, expected to be would bring multiple colleges togeth- formally announced in April, will trig- er in support of cancer research in a ger a yearlong search for a high-profile “more significant scale, because work leader to attract more researchers and in cancer can’t be casual. It’s a huge grants. An institute woud cost at least scale,” Provost Steven Lerman said. $10 million to start up, Vice President The University’s cancer research for Research Leo Chalupa said. strengths mostly lie in prostate and The University would then look for breast cancer. One breast cancer spe- millions of dollars from the National cialist, professor of medicine Sidney Institutes of Health, which has fund- Fu, said the “high priority” research ing pockets for new centers, to help will push collaboration among radi- pay for a full institute, Chalupa said. ologists, engineers and computer sci- It would likely launch about five years entists. after a leader is hired. Still, he said he saw potential road- “We have some of the best people blocks, such as difficulties procuring in the country here in cancer research,” adequate funding and facilities. Chalupa said. “But the research is some "For cancer research now I think over here, some over there. If we bring the main challenge is that it is so hard those people together, bring in a leader, to get funding," Fu said. "There are bring in some additional people, we’ll be very competitive.” See RESEARCH: Page 8

jordan emont | PHOTO editor Kwasi Agyeman, a student finishing his undergraduate credits and looking to officially enroll as a master's student next fall, was deemed ineligible to run. Applications plataeu men's basketball | GW 68, Fordham 60 GW rebounds for third straight year with victory by jeremy diamond application growth or decreases Contributing News Editor at other universities last year. While GW’s applicant pool The number of applications increased by less than 1 percent, over Fordham submitted to GW flatlined for the peer institutions such as North- by elizabeth traynor third year in a row, while some western University, Boston Uni- Sports Editor peer institutions recorded double- versity and New York University digit growth in applicant pools. reported double-digit increases. Yes, the Colonials walked GW saw a record 21,946 ap- Northwestern, BU and NYU’s away with a win against Fordham plicants express interest in join- applications surged 14 percent, Wednesday night, but it was a vic- ing the Class of 2017 – but ap- 19 percent and 11 percent, re- tory marred by frustration. plications have increased just 2 spectively, from last year. GW went just 17-for-37 from percent since 2010. The more competitive North- the line, a 45.9 free throw percent- Senior Vice Provost for Aca- western University received age that was its second-worst of the demic Affairs and Planning For- 10,000 more applications than season. Shot after shot clanged off rest Maltzman said he was pleased GW. Boston University received the rim, ricocheted off the glass, or by the strong applicant pool. just 140 percent more applica- – at the worst moments – missed the “I am not surprised by us hav- tions than GW did, though the backboard entirely. ing a slight increase," Maltzman, school is looking to fill a fresh- It was the third time in four who oversees admissions, said. man class about 75 percent larger games the team shot below 56 per- He declined to say why he than GW’s. cent from the line. The frustration thought the University did not Applications to Duke was evident on the faces of the play- grow its applicant pool, and in- University, Johns Hopkins ers and the coaches sitting on the stead pointed to a strong applica- bench, and it was a statistic that fol- tion increase in 2010 and modest See APPLICANTS: Page 8 lowed the Colonials into the locker room, even after a 68-60 victory over the Rams. “Yesterday, we actually shot 150 free throws each. Charted them and everything, and sometimes it’s just contagious,” head coach Mike Lonergan said. “It kept them in the game. It’s a shame, because it took away from a really good defensive effort by our team. It got to the point where it was just sort of ridiculous, some people were booing. I proba- bly would have booed, too, if I paid for my ticket.” Further frustrating the team was the loss of senior guard Bry- an Bynes, who left the game after halftime with a right knee injury. Lonergan said he had yet to talk to team trainers, and hoped it was not a serious complication. Still, the loss of Bynes disrupted the flow of zachary krahmer | senior staff photographer GW’s offense, taking away a senior Freshman forward Patricio Garino lays it in during Wednesday night's game. The Colonials snapped a two-game losing streak by defeating the Fordham Rams. See BASKETBALL: Page 11 Sarah Ferris | Senior News Editor | [email protected] Brianna Gurciullo | Assistant News Editor | [email protected] February 21, 2013 Cory Weinberg | Campus News Editor | [email protected] Jeremy Diamond | Contributing News Editor | [email protected] Chloe Sorvino | Assistant News Editor | [email protected] H News Snapshot IN Brief Hotel opens on campus after a month of delays

The Courtyard Marriott hotel on 20th and E streets welcomed its first guests this week, after more than two years of construction that rattled neighbors and nearby student resi- dents. Devin Denoncourt, the general manager, said the $28 million hotel faced holdups in the fall and again in January, putting off its projected opening until after Inauguration weekend – D.C.’s busiest weekend. The hotel plans to build a rela- tionship with the University, he said, extending an invitation for anyone “from the students to the professors to tour the hotel.” Its proximity to campus could draw students’ visit- ing families to stay in one of the 148 rooms. He added that the hotel has had a “comfortable start,” with a mix of parents, businessmen and professors already booking rooms. The hotel features full-access Wi- Fi, outlets, a library and a restaurant, as well as a 24-hour market. The nine-floor building shares a block with three residence halls: 1959 jordan emont | PHOTO editor E Street, Thurston Hall and Mitchell Junior Ryan Mossbarger catapults a stuffed bird Wednesday in the Tompkins Hall lobby as part of a life-sized game of Angry Birds. Mossbarger takes turns Hall, as well as the Elliott School of with junior David Dibachi in the iPhone game spoof, which was coordinated by GW’s chapter of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. International Affairs building.

Foggy Bottom residents and stu-

dents complained of noisy construc- tion when demolition for the hotel began in 2010, saying conditions were '' “unlivable.” QUOTABLE The hotel is one of more than 20 Marriotts in D.C. –Oskar Sharman It’s typical GW. I am coming back to try and make the school better and the school is trying to make that harder. –Kwasi Agyeman, former Student Association presidential candidate, on being kicked off the ballot.'' Follow us on Twitter FEBRUARY Thursday 21 Friday 22Saturday 23 Sunday 24 @gwhatchet Arabs in Post-9/11 Media GW Bonfire Intersections Festival Soul Revue Join a discussion on positive imagery Come enjoy music, drink and s’mores Head over to the Atlas Performing Recreate the top 20 hip-hop, R&B and of Arabs and Muslims in the media to celebrate George Washington’s Arts Center for the festival’s second soul music videos with students from the @hatchetsports and the impact on the United States’ birthday with the University day of theater, concerts and circus Multicultural Student Services Center. image as a global power. community. performances. Jack Morton Auditorium 1957 E St., Room 113 • 5 p.m. University Yard • 6:30 p.m. 1333 H St., NE • All day • 7:30 p.m. The GW Hatchet News February 21, 2013 w Page 3 More international students seek SA posts by allison kowalski Hatchet Reporter

Freshman Fatma Mataguri said she has always aspired to give back to her country, but while living in Libya, where women rarely assume leader- ship roles, she never thought about serving in government. The business school stu- dent is now one of five inter- national students – the most in recent history – contending for a seat on the Student Associa- tion Senate. Mataguri said participating in GW’s student government would be "a great way to give something back before I leave." “Even though Libya is where I’m from – Libya’s my country – it’s going to take a while for me to be able to have an opportunity like this there,” Mataguri said. The influx of foreign stu- dents into University politics is the result of the efforts of two veteran international students in the organization. As GW grows its international recruit- ing base and looks to double its foreign student population to 30 percent over the next decade, the students say struc- tured representation in the SA is important. Sen. Shashwat Gautam, G-At-Large, worked with the SA’s appointed international student representative Shir- ley Hsieh to form the Student jordan emont | photo editor Association of International Fatma Mataguri is running for an undergraduate business school seat in the Student Association Senate. She is one of five international students running for the SA Senate this year. Leadership, which helps to ex- plain the process of joining the swing. Registration closed last ing part of that, just because he wanted to create “some reach out to students for the necessarily know how to SA to students new to GW and Friday, and the candidates now they’re not used to the sys- kind of institution so that in- group, said most international there’s a process you need to America. have a month until the election. tem,” Mataguri said. ternational students can create students are confused about go through, setting everything The group met Monday to “A lot of times, a lot of the Gautam, who last year their own legacy.” the first step: how to start up a up. Especially here at GW, give candidates final tips before international students don’t was the only international stu- First-year MBA student campaign. there’s a lot of rules,” Garcha their campaigns move into full know how to go about be- dent to run for the senate, said Harimandir Garcha, who helps “A lot of students do not said. u Delayed grade postings come under fire from students by spogmay ahmed At the law school, as com- Hatchet Reporter petition intensifies for dwin- dling legal jobs, the students GW Law School students who crafted the proposal said are pushing back against profes- they think they are put at a dis- sors who post class grades after advantage when faculty post the official deadline, potentially grades eight weeks after De- hurting aspiring lawyers' job or cember exams, instead of with- internship hunts. in four to six weeks. Other law The Student Bar Associa- schools in the D.C. area, such as tion senate passed a resolution Georgetown and George Ma- last week calling for a trans- son universities, enforce clearer parent grade-posting deadline, grade-posting deadlines, ac- consequences for professors cording to their websites. who post grades late and im- Other schools nationally proved communications from have gone to extremes to push the school’s records office. professors to post grades on The law school’s grade- time. The dean of Columbia posting deadline depends on University's Law School an- how many students and re- nounced last summer that the search papers professors have names of faculty members who to grade. Starting Jan. 2 for fall do not submit grades on time semester exams, professors would be emailed to faculty or have one day for every eight students. The professors would exams or five research papers also be fined. to submit grades. “I think there’s great power Students leaders said the in public shaming, to a certain school has been inconsistent extent. That in and of itself is a with this formula and kept stu- powerful tool,” Matherne said, dents guessing on when grades adding that he did not know will be posted – creating a wait- whether the faculty committee ing game with potential em- at GW would resort to that ex- ployers. treme. Greg Matherne, a second- Law professors James year student who gathered Cottrol, Donald Braman and support for the resolution, said Jonathan Turley – who were he could not provide grades to all named in the resolution for the law firm to which he was delaney walsh | hatchet staff PHOTOGRAPHER posting grades late this year applying, which could hurt his Second-year law student Greg Matherne has been the driving force behind a campaign to enforce deadlines for grade postings. Matherne – did not return requests for chances of landing the job. said too often, professors post grades weeks after the official deadlines, delaying students' chances to earn jobs or internships. comment. “I had just been basically Angela Buckner, chair of talking to a bunch of friends tee about how to fix the prob- of grades, but that students do the issue. In the Student Associ- not posting grades in time. She the Student Bar Association’s and some of us felt frustrated lem and said they would now not know when grades will be ation, Sen. Alicia Rose, ESIA-U, said Columbian College Dean academic policy committee, about the fact that none of us survey other students to get a released, causing confusion. said she and other members of Peg Barratt agreed to “look into said the law school should at had grades, and was pretty wider view on grade posting “I think students would the Academic Affairs Commit- the data more” on late grade least release a specific policy pissed about it, to put it mild- issues. like to get their grades earlier, tee met with Columbian Col- postings, but that no decision on grade deadlines like other ly,” Matherne said. “I think it Law professor Sonia Suter, but it doesn’t mean that peo- lege of Arts and Sciences ad- had been made. schools, keeping students from was pretty much an across-the- head of the teaching commit- ple are delayed,” she said, “I ministrators to question current According the University’s frantically refreshing grade sub- board thing.” tee, said she is waiting on more think the biggest issue is just grade posting practices. Faculty Code, professors must missions throughout the day. Students presented their extensive information from about students not knowing Rose said she has heard that submit grades no later than “The first step would defi- proposal to a faculty teaching students before making any when they’re going to get their students have been shut out of five days after finals end, but it nitely be transparency,” Buck- committee last week. Matherne changes. grades.” the dean’s list because of “in- is not enforced. The law school ner said. “They are more than said they are discussing poten- She said the problem was Undergraduate student complete” marks on their tran- operates under its own grade- willing to work with us and tial solutions with the commit- not professors’ late submission leaders are also trying to tackle script that stem from professors posting rules. they’ve been great so far.” u Patrick Rochelle Justin Peligri Opinions Editor Contributing Editor [email protected] [email protected] H

OpinionsFebruary 21, 2013 w Page 4 Staff Editorial Going bookless has benefits and drawbacks Drop student

A chance for GW he phrase “bookless li- engineering and mathematics brary” might sound like a Trevor Marsden disciplines. The materials, manu- space from English to stand out bad paradox or the set-up als and instructional resources in to a cheesy pun. Writer an engineering class differ great- But in January, the Univer- ly from those used by an English In the past decade, the Uni- Tsity of Texas at San Antonio an- class examining the Canterbury your platform versity has demonstrated a com- nounced that it will officially zation, after all, does not simply Tales. STEM students have the mitment to improving academics open “the first completely book- consist of scanning and uploading intrinsic advantage of working by hiring a president from Johns less library on a university or a page. The document needs to within a discipline that can live e’ve been hearing Stu- Hopkins University and a provost college campus” in the fall for be indexed, recoded for analytics, behind a computer screen. While dent Association leaders from the Massachusetts Institute of engineering and technology stu- made searchable and indexable the University is still figuring push for increased stu- Technology. dents. It will offer everything and finally stored on a server. out to what extent new STEM dent space for the last two Universities like Harvard will from e-books to online journal Publishers present another materials will be digital, Asso- years through both small-scale and always be acclaimed and revered by subscriptions. cost-prohibitive factor. Books ciate University Librarian for moreW extensive renovation plans. virtue of their prestigious history. And while books on that the University has already Digital Initiatives and Content But for other academic institutions Gelman's shelves may not be bought may be illegal to digitize Management Karim Boughida Patrick looking to distinguish themselves gone anytime soon, as students in some cases, and in others, the told me, in the case of the ap- among a crowded field of univer- and faculty at this university, cost of purchasing a new digi- plied sciences, a bookless library Rochelle sities, the key to success is to pur- the idea of a bookless library is tal copy may justify keeping the is a viable option. Opinions Editor sue cutting-edge disciplines. For something that we might con- physical source. Whether we like the changes the English department, disability tend with in the near future. Beyond the issue of cost, we or not, what may surprise the av- studies could be that subject. The Hatchet reported in April also have to ask about what we erage student is just how “book- The department is expanding 2012 that GW moved roughly 40 lose physically when we digitize. less” our library experience has But after rallying and collecting its focus on the disability studies percent of Gelman's third-floor Although it may be anachronistic already become. Every time a more than 4,000 signatures in favor of program through a new faculty periodicals to an off-site storage in an age of Kindles and iPads, student uses the Surveyor or increased student space to present to the hire, presenting a chance for it to facility to free up more study the physical copy of a piece of any of the other digital reading Board of Trustees, their lobbying efforts redefine itself. This addition to the space, which may set a precedent literature is irreplaceable. Yes, it’s resources at this University, they have proven largely ineffective. In fact, existing course offerings is a tre- for a bookless library to come to merely an aesthetic distinction, are most likely using Gelman’s the administration sent a message to the mendous step in the right direc- Foggy Bottom someday. but who’s to say that we won’t library resources. Whether we student body last week. Provost Steven tion. There are some irrefutable miss the crinkle of the pages realize it or not, most of us are al- Lerman and Executive Vice President benefits to digitization, but there and those time-frayed corners of ready using at least some degree and Treasurer Louis Katz wrote in a let- are also a number of drawbacks. a well-worn book. And there's of a hybrid bookless library. ter to the community that the Univer- For starters, it's expensive. something to be said about hold- The seemingly paradoxical sity feels it is already doing enough to GW Libraries conducted a study ing a book and writing in its mar- idea of the bookless library will improve student space through build- Colleges are the funded to attempt to analyze the gins. be something that we will all live ing projects like the Science and Engi- potential cost. The study found Despite these concerns with with in one way or another. neering Hall and the "superdorm". birthplace of new that digitizing a physical copy of digitization, it does offer advan- –The writer is a junior majoring And while I agree with SA leaders a work was $1.70 a page. Digiti- tages for the science, technology, in philosophy. that student space is an important is- ideas, and bolstering sue, this election season, it’s a mistake for candidates to continue to make it a the academic disability prominent point on their platforms. Your secret is safe with me But that’s exactly what most of studies program can by Rosanna Giorlandino them are doing. Candidates should think about help the school attain how to make an impact in the next 12 months, not the next 10 years, finding prestige through a innovative ways to help students dur- ing their terms. unique expertise. “I think it’s important to tackle those things that don’t take up as much time but are very important because at the end of the day, everyone wants a And hiring a professor with more efficient system” SA presidential expertise in the field is only the candidate Julia Susuni, a junior, told beginning. Minors in disability The Hatchet Feb. 14. studies are offered at schools like She’s got the right idea. But even University of Washington, Ohio Susuni has sworn to continue the stu- State University and University of dent space fight. And she’s not alone. California at Davis. More and more In the last couple of weeks, SA programs are slowly emerging presidential candidate Mike Morgan across the country. Still, the field and vice presidential candidate Mike is largely in its genesis, so it’s wise Adam, both sophomores, have men- that GW has chosen to act now, tioned student space as a central tenet and that it has left the door open to of their platforms. eventually build a minor. There’s no doubt students would Honing in on disability studies benefit if the third floor of the Marvin is a tangible way for the Univer- Center were renovated into a commu- sity to make a name for itself – es- nity center where Colonials could meet pecially for a department that is for clubs and organizations as well sometimes overshadowed by other as do homework and hang out with areas of study like international af- friends. But it’s one thing to have ambi- fairs and political science. Instead tious goals for the year and it’s another of merely touting GW’s D.C. loca- to be unrealistic. tion to lure students, the disability The administration has been vocal studies program, a relatively new about its opposition to the SA’s student academic field, could attract bur- space plan and whether students like it geoning scholars. or not, the probability of it going for- And with new professors who ward anytime soon is very low. are passionate about their field Even though the University rejected come enthusiastic and high-caliber Narla’s most ambitious goal, it’s not like students with diverse academic in- his term has been devoid of success. terests that would not only benefit He convinced the administration students in the disability studies to keep Duques and Funger Halls open program, but across the Univer- until 2 a.m., brought regular free HIV/ sity. AIDS testing clinics to the Student There’s a precedent for success Health Service and passed a student in higher education when it comes fee increase that will provide smaller to the creation of new programs. For student organizations with more fund- example, the University of Iowa, ing for programming. renowned for its writer's workshop Why the Vern needs a health clinic There’s a common theme here: – the master's of fine arts program Each of these accomplishments was in creative writing – was the first in a relatively small-scale quality-of-life the country to create such a degree. t’s the morning of the mid- classes and weight loss semi- issue that didn’t require GW to fork Colleges are the birthplace of new term in your most difficult Sarah Blugis nars to help students maintain over millions of dollars in renovations. ideas, and bolstering the academic class. And to your dismay, a healthy lifestyle. They were practical, simple and most disability studies program can help you wake with a sore Writer While these are all valuable importantly, accomplished within a the school attain prestige through a throat, a fever and nausea, in and worthy causes to foster a year’s time. unique expertise. Ineed of a doctor's note to give healthier student body, there is And while Narla created a long The opportunity to innovate in your professor. medical emergencies – not sea- definitely more the University can term student space plan earlier this an emerging academic discipline But there’s a bigger prob- sonal viruses or colds. Many do to accommodate health needs. year where he laid out what the third is not a chance that reveals itself lem – you live on the Mount students who are sick don’t In the past few years, GW floor of the Marvin Center might look often, and the University should Vernon Campus, where there need an ambulance or a trip has been trying to make the like, imagine how much more he and take advantage of it to the fullest isn’t even a nurse. to the hospital. They just need Vern a more attractive place for Executive Vice President Abby Bergren extent. Students should not have a doctor or nurse to diagnose students. With the reconstruc- could have accomplished with the time to travel down to Foggy Bot- their symptoms and, in some tion of Ames Hall, the opening they spent on student space this year. tom to Student Health Service cases, prescribe medication. of Pelham Commons in West We hear SA candidates talk about for medical attention. The Vern Aside from convenience, a Hall and the growing number the same issues every year. They claim [email protected] needs its own health clinic small nursing clinic on the Vern of courses being taught there they can improve J Street, lower stu- [email protected] with a nurse practitioner. would keep contagious students each semester, GW is clearly dent fees and tackle rising college Vern residents plan ahead away from others on the often trying to incentivize living on costs. And while many of these prom- [email protected] to avoid extra trips back and packed Vern Express. Plus, it will the Vern. Establishing a health ises fall short, this year’s batch of can- forth from Foggy Bottom. But make it easier for students to ob- clinic on the campus would be didates have the opportunity to fill SUBMIT YOUR OPINION when you’re sick, the last thing tain a doctor’s note to excuse a a logical step toward creating their platforms with fresh ideas that you want to do is travel. missed class due to illness. a sense of community there. could really make an impact on cam- IN A LETTER TO THE EDITOR Avoiding the doctor is nev- Over the past few years, For students who don't live pus. Instead of recycling tired lines [email protected] er a good idea. And with a bad the University has been try- in Foggy Bottom, it’s easier to and piggybacking off former admin- [email protected] cold or the flu, it is even more ing to encourage students to stay in bed while sick than ven- istrations, the candidates should think unlikely that students will stay healthy. There are plans ture onto a shuttle and then to K outside the box. [email protected] make the trek to K Street. to make both Foggy Bottom Street to Student Health Service. The SA president and executive [email protected] At the beginning of the fall and the Vern campus smoke- Opening a Vern clinic during vice president have very little time to 2012 semester, EMeRG finally free in the fall, banning smok- regular business hours would of- accomplish all of their goals. And they [email protected] got an ambulance to service ing within 25 feet of campus fer residents the care they need. shouldn’t waste it on initiatives that [email protected] the Vern in addition to Foggy buildings. And the Center for –The writer is a freshman are out of reach. Bottom. But as its name im- Student Engagement is go- majoring in political –The writer, a senior majoring in [email protected] plies, EMeRG’s purpose is for ing to start offering cooking communication. English, is The Hatchet's opinions editor.

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Mail subscriptions are [email protected] (202) 994-7550 available for $125 per year. The GW Hatchet News February 21, 2013 w Page 5 Business school to add 'big data' degree CRIME LOG Indecent Exposure by asha omelian and cory weinberg tion cycle. ing to the program’s website. GW's graduate Duques Hall Hatchet Reporters GW’s Master of Science degree The program is an expansion of 02/11/13 – 12:15 p.m. in business analytics will include a similar certificate program, which business A female student reported seeing a man The GW School of Business will courses like data mining and social launched in 2011. who she believed to be homeless touching help students analyze mammoth network analytics aimed at mid-ca- Competitor schools like New analytics degree himself in a study area. He fled the scene troves of digital data and take ad- reer professionals with a knack for York University’s Stern of School of before University Police Department officers vantage of job openings worldwide numbers. Business, which will launch its pro- arrived. when it launches a graduate pro- Business school faculty ap- gram in New York City and Shang- What would you learn? -Open case gram in business analytics next fall. proved the program WHEN, but is hai in May, offer similar programs. The 10-month program is the still pending approval by the Board The popularity of business ana- How to analyze digital data school’s biggest jump into an arena of Trustees. The school has already lytics have been propelled by $200 to make predictions and help Simple Assault known as “big data,” which has launched a website touting the pro- million federal research money Virginia Science and Technology Campus caught fire across business, engi- gram that prompts potential appli- committed for “big data” by the businesses make better decisions. 02/11/13 – 11 to 11:50 p.m. neering and statistics. cants to seek out more information. White House last March. The ini- What types of classes are offered? Case closed The field looks to measure and Associate professor of decision tiative looks to grow scientists’ and A security officer assigned to the campus predict business outcomes based sciences Srinivas Prasad, who will analysts’ knowledge in the field Data warehousing, data mining, engaged in a physical altercation with her on statistical analysis of digital data, run the program, declined to com- even wider. boyfriend. like a bank that predicts consumer ment because the program has not The consulting firm McKinsey risk analytics, sports analytics –Referred to security department habits based on credit card pur- earned official approval. & Company also projects 1.5 mil- How long is the program? chases. The business school’s depart- lion openings for business manag- Robbery Pick Pocket New York Times blogger Nate ment of decision sciences is spear- ers with background in big data by The program is 33 credits, and can Off Campus Silver, who used statistics to predict heading the program, with more 2018. take from 10 months to two years 02/12/13 – 2 to 2:40 p.m. winners state-by-state, popularized than 20 faculty members involved –Mary Sette contributed to this Case open “big data” in the most recent elec- in teaching in the program, accord- report to complete. A student at Jetties restaurant reported that his laptop was stolen from his backpack, which he had set down next to him. –Referred to the Metropolitan Police Department GW to help students adapt after going abroad Drug Law Violation/Possession of Fireworks by leonore princiotti it does go toward a profit.” Schenley Hall Hatchet Reporter Mark Dissen, a senior who 02/15/13 – 12:01 a.m. "The University makes a commitment to provide studied in Hong Kong, agreed, UPD responded to a report of a suspicious As GW gears up for a mas- and said he also thought the fees odor. Housing staff conducted an sive cash influx for its study a degree of high quality and when students leave were not being properly used. administrative search, which yielded 3.5 abroad programs, officials are “I was under the impression grams of marijuana, paraphernalia and planning to bulk up programs campus for a semester or year, the University has that they paid the university that fireworks, which were taken to the fire to help students jump back into I went to and then kept the rest station at 2119 G St. for disposal. student organizations and so- many costs that continue." of the money” Dissen, who stud- –Referred for disciplinary action cial circles. ied abroad as a junior, said. The Office of Study Abroad ROB HALLWORTH But while GW will cut pro- and Center for Student Engage- gram costs, Hallworth said it Attempted Theft ment are looking to expand Director will have to charge tuition in Thurston Hall back-from-abroad support like The Office of Study Abroad addition to program costs be- 02/16/13 – 9:05 a.m. the Focus on Fall Abroad Com- cause the University still has to Case closed munity program, Director of the pay for annual costs. UPD stopped an unaffiliated male subject Center for Student Engagement “The University makes a who was attempting to take a used kitchen Tim Miller said this week. ization. Miller said his staff be- $550 to almost $7,000. commitment to provide a de- range from the loading dock area. He was FOFAC is a living and gan pairing up with the study GW programs charge a $550 gree of high quality and when detained, and MPD was notified. The subject learning community that hosts abroad office this week to com- program fee, while programs students leave campus for a se- was released and barred from campus once events like internationally fo- bat the feeling of disconnect run by outside organizations or mester or year, the University facilities services indicated that the range cused potlucks and events some students have after they colleges cost tack on thousands has many costs that continue,” was intended to be discarded. throughout the year. About 300 return to campus. more on top of GW tuition. Ex- Hallworth said, citing faculty –Subject barred from campus students participated this year. The study abroad office will penses vary for each program, salaries and recurring costs to The program only includes also undergo changes to drive but typically include housing fund areas such as the Office Theft students participating in GW- up participation, incorporat- and meals. of Admissions and Gelman Li- Ross Hall sponsored programs and offers ing more research projects and Director of the Office of brary. Time and date unknown perks like guaranteed housing, a internships to encourage non- Study Abroad Rob Hallworth Breanna Browne, a sopho- A contractor reported that he was missing $1,500 tuition break and priority traditional majors to go abroad, said plans to change the prices more who will spend the fall of about $1,000 in copper piping. class registration. It was launched and push down program costs for programs are far off. her junior year in Rome, said –Open case in 2005 to entice students to study as part of the strategic plan. But students say the study she felt the charges were de- abroad in the fall rather than the The 10-year guiding docu- abroad system is financially served, noting the support she Unlawful Entry spring to even out the demand ment, crafted mostly by top constricting, and they are look- has received from the study Science and Engineering Hall for on-campus housing. administrators and Board of ing for change more quickly. abroad office. construction site Miller said he eventually Trustees members, calls for sav- Senior Analise Rivero said “It is my understanding 02/15/13 – Midnight hopes all students can take part ing $9 million by adding more she would be glad to see GW that tuition goes towards pay- Case closed in programming centered on exchange programs at foreign trim down costs to make study ing tuition for the program Two students were caught trespassing inside their study abroad experiences. universities to scrap provider abroad more affordable. and other transaction fees. The the construction site. Nearly 50 percent of stu- fees from affiliated programs. “I don’t pretend to know study abroad counselors have –Referred for disciplinary action dents go abroad at GW, a fig- The office will also restructure where [my money] was going,” been very good about answer- –Compiled by Aaron Goodtree ure that the University wants the programs’ tiered pricing, Rivero, who studied in Australia ing and advising all money-re- to increase as it stresses global- which currently ranges from last year, said. “I’m sure some of lated questions,” she said. u guide

HatchetThe GW n pros & cons of on and off-campus living n guide to gw residence halls 2013 n exploring off-campus apartments housing Jenna Bernick | Special Issues Editor Construction narrows on-campus housing options "Superdorm" room crunch forces students off campus by anuhya bobba | Hatchet Reporter

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Mitchell Hall 2109 F Street St., will house only women Greek organizations Mitchell, located at this year. RESIDENCE Location: 2109 F Street is near cam- 514 19th St., will be pus’ best green spaces and favorite housing transfer stu- Cost: $9,700 Merriweather eateries. Anniversary Park is across dents in its single the street and Square 80 is right rooms. The Dakota Location: Merriweather is on the behind the building. FoBoGro is Mount Vernon Campus. The Aca- down the street from the residence Cost: $9,700 for a At 2100 F St., the Da- demic Building, Eckles Library, hall, while Tonic Restaurant is single with common kota will house only guide TO HALLSAmes Hall and Pelham Commons around the corner. bath registered affinity by ana cvetkovic | Hatchet Reporter are easily accessible. $12,650 for a single groups in its triples, Rooms: Residents will live in dou- with a private bath quads and singles. Due to upcoming construction projects, Rooms: All residents live in double bles. Rooms have a single living suites with shared bathrooms. area, kitchen, bathroom and closet. Building JJ Cost: $11,500 for tri- more halls than usual will be housing differ- ples and quads ent groups of students than in years past. Cost: $7,350 Cost: $9,700 Building JJ, at 2031 F $13,800 for singles

Francis Scott Key Hall Fulbright Guthridge Hall JBKO Munson Hall

Location: FSK is located at Location: At 2223 H St., Fulbright Location: Located at 2115 F St., Location: JBKO, at 2222 I St., is Location: Munson is located 600 20th St., around the cor- is one block away from Gelman Guthridge neighbors 2109 F across the street from the Foggy at 2212 I St., next to JBKO and ner from Carvings and Old Library, the Foggy Bottom Met- Street and is just a minute's walk Bottom Metro station and Whole across from the Foggy Bottom Main. University Yard is one ro stop and Lerner Health and from FoBoGro, Kogan Plaza and Foods Market, Roti and Sweet- Metro and The Avenue. Phillips, block away, and the White Wellness Center. Whole Foods Gelman Library. green. Burger Tap & Shake and Rome and Smith Halls are one House is only four blocks Market, Roti and Sweetgreen District Commons are only a block away. away. are also conveniently located Rooms: Residents are housed block away. Rooms: FSK offers singles, one block north. in singles, doubles and quads. Rooms: Residents live in dou- doubles and quads. Each of Apartments vary from suites Rooms: JBKO contains doubles bles and quads. Apartments the apartments has a kitch- Rooms: All the rooms in Ful- with a living room, one bed- and quads. Each has either a vary greatly from living areas en, a single living area with bright are triples. Each apart- room, large vestibule, kitchen large living area or a living area with study alcoves or bed- beds and a bathroom. ment has a living area and study and bathroom to a single, large and study alcove that can serve rooms to large living areas with alcove that can be used as a bed- living area with a kitchen and a as a bedroom. Each room has a no bedrooms. Each suite has a Cost: $9,700 for quads; room. There is also a kitchen bathroom. kitchen, bathroom and closet. bathroom, closet and kitchen. $11,500 for doubles; $13,800 and a bathroom. for singles Cost: $9,700 for quads; $11,500 Cost: $9,700 for quads; $11,500 Cost: $9,700 for quads; $11,500 Cost: $9,700 for doubles; $13,800 for singles for doubles for doubles sophomores

Ivory Tower Rooms: Ivory has 1959 E Street Rooms: Singles, doubles, tri- upperclassmen doubles and quads, ples, quads and five-person Location: At 616 23rd but almost all resi- Location: 1959 E Street – This suites are available. The ma- St., Ivory Tower is dents live in quads, residence hall is next to the jority of residents will live in West Hall Philip Amsterdam across from Lerner each of which has Elliott School of International apartment-style quads with Health and Wellness a living room, two Affairs, a convenience store, at least two bedrooms, two Location: West Hall is situated Location: At 2350 H St., Center and a block bedrooms, two bath- Starbucks and Subway, with bathrooms, a living area and on the Mount Vernon Campus. Philip Amsterdam Hall from the Smith Cen- rooms and a kitchen. 7-Eleven just around the a kitchen. It is home to Pelham Commons, sits on the same block as ter. It has a food court, corner. The White House is which features the Vern’s all-you- Lerner Health and Well- so you don’t have to Cost: $12,650 for a only three blocks east and the Cost: $12,650 for four- to five- can-eat Sunday brunch. West is ness Center. It is one block leave your building quad; $13,800 for a National Mall is three blocks person rooms; $13,800 for right next to the tennis courts, out- away from the Foggy Bot- to get a meal. double south. singles, doubles and triples door swimming pool and sports tom Metro station and the field, making it easy to catch a food court at Ivory Tower. soccer game and cheer on the Co- The Kennedy Center is a lonials. short walk away. City Hall Foggy Bottom metro sta- South Hall Rooms: All residents tion, GW Hospital and a will live in four- or Rooms: Residents live in four- Rooms: While doubles Location: Students who 7-Eleven are also nearby. Location: South Hall five-person suites. person suites. Each suite features and triples are available, enjoy spending time in is located at 2135 F Each apartment three or four single or double oc- 95 percent of residents will Georgetown will like liv- Rooms: All residents St., around the cor- comes with single- cupancy rooms, a bathroom, a liv- live in quads. The quads ing in City Hall. Located live in doubles. Most ner from the Smith or double-occupancy ing room and kitchenette. Floors have two bedrooms, a liv- at 950 24th St., it sits at rooms have a living Center and directly bedrooms, a living have communal kitchens and ing room, two bathrooms the border of Foggy Bot- room, one bedroom, across the street from room, two bathrooms, lounges. The building also houses and a kitchen. tom and Georgetown. a kitchen and a bath- FoBoGro and Anni- an eat-in kitchen and a gym, dining hall, package ser- Trader Joe’s and Whole room. Some rooms even versary Park. Square a washer and dryer vices and a black box theater. Cost: $12,650 for a quad; Foods are fairly close, have balconies. 80, Kogan Plaza and unit. $13,800 for a double or so getting groceries will the Marvin Center Cost: $9,700 triple never be an issue. The Cost: $13,800 are easily accessible. Cost: $13,800 juniors & seniors The GW Hatchet housing guide February 21, 2013 w Page 7 Those ready to make the by margaret kahn move off campus need off-campus housing Hatchet Staff Writer not look far. The Hatchet has highlighted just a few nearby options. Studio apartments starting $1,600 per month can be found on and near campus. Information was found on the websites of individual apartments during the week of Feb. 28.

Rent: $1,715/month and up (studio apartment) Amenities: 24-hour front desk, 24-hour fitness center, laundry facilities, dry clean- ing valet service, garage parking, 24-hour emergency maintenance

Just north of Washington Cir- cle, this apartment is a quick walk from Dupont Circle. A rooftop pool and clubhouse with free Wi-Fi is perfect for summer temperatures, and rooms also have large balco- nies. Utilities are included, The Savoy and rooms include Comcast 1101 New Hamshire Ave. nw zachary krahmer | senior staff photograher Xfinity Internet. apartments 2400 M samuel klein | contributing photo editor 2400 M St. nw M St.

PENNSYLVANIA AVE. L St.

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K St. the Winston house 2140 L St. nw sasha stearns | hatchet PHOTOGRAPHER

Rent: $2,220/month and up (studio apartment) I St. Rent: $2200/month and up (one-bedroom apartment) 20 St. 21 St. 22 St. 23 St. 24 St.24 Features: Spacious walk-in closets, individual climate control, cable and 25 St. Features: plush wall-to-wall carpeting, high-speed Internet access, washer high-speed Internet, laundry facilities, microwaves, wall-to-wall carpeting, H St. and dryer in unit, spacious closets, kitchen with premium appliances, un- granite kitchen countertops derground garage

Amenities: 24-hour resident concierge, 24-hour fitness center, laundry fa- Amenities: resident library, landscaped roof-top sundeck, fitness center, cilities, dry cleaning valet service, business center, package services G St. entertaining suite, resident storage areas, 24-hour maintenance

2400 M is one of the swankier apartment buildings nearby that offers units VIRGINIA AVE. The Winston House is one of the more mature apartment buildings which are still affordable for students. The amenities also include a roof-top F St. available to students — if its on-site gourmet café, dry cleaner, copy deck, pool and outdoor barbecue, a private courtyard and even building- center, saunas and hair salon don’t spell luxury, then what does? Large sponsored cocktail parties. Rooms, which range from studios to three- bedroom apartments, are all equipped with private balconies and 9-foot balconies overlook Foggy Bottom, and tenants can also study in the ceilings. It’s located just three blocks from Georgetown, Trader Joe’s is just resident library. Quieter than its campus counterparts, it is also be- one block away and it has a Starbucks downstairs. loved among young professionals. house

claridge the statesman The avenue 950 25th st. nw 2020 f st. nw 1101 New Hamshire Ave. nw

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Rent: $1,600/month and up (studio apartment) Rent: $1,686/month and up (studio apartment) Rent: $2,389/month and up (studio apartment)

Features: laundry facilities, cable TV and high-speed Internet (not in- Features: walk-in closets, utilities included Amenities: courtyard, fitness center with yoga studio and massage rooms, cluded) lounge, pet-friendly, coffee and tea service, bike-share program and storage Amenities: 24-hour resident concierge, 24-hour fitness center, 24-hour door- area, valet dry cleaning, quiet hours 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. Amenities: business center, fitness center, community room, roof-top man, laundry facilities, dry cleaning valet service, garage parking pool with a view of Rosslyn and the District This two-year-old luxury complex boasts the plushest and most convenient Popular for GW students looking to make their first foray into apartment living, location for students, across the street from the Foggy Bottom Metro and The Claridge House Cooperative provides a simple and comfortable liv- The Statesman is located on F Street, across from freshman haunts like Carv- above Whole Foods Market and Roti, Sweetgreen and Circa. The desirable ing experience within two blocks of the Foggy Bottom Metro station, ings and Potomac Hall. With spacious studio and one-bedroom units, it's perfect address feels like a resort; its East Tower features a grill and seating area, Trader Joe’s and GW's Foggy Bottom campus. The roof-top pool offers for those who want to live amid bustling residence halls. Included utilities make and the West Tower offers a pool with panoramic monument views. The Com- a calm place for residents to de-stress, read a book or just enjoy the for a stress-free off-campus experience, and the furnished rooftop boasts views munity Room comes with a billiards table, a kitchen and flat screen TVs. Ap- sunshine. The Claridge House has 352 studio and one-bedroom units. of Rock Creek Park. pliances are energy-saving, but utilities are not included. on campus off campus Hall and Ivory Tower, you'll rarely PROS be lonely. PROS PROS CONS No rent Accessibility to classes Okay, you do have to hand over a & Pick your roommates Rent Living on campus can provide hefty chunk of change each year Sarah David, a junior, lives off cam- Apartments are typically cheaper than easy access to class buildings. with your tuition bill. But you pus in The Savoy Apartments with GW housing, depending on where you When your residence hall is across won't have to worry about being CONS her sister in what she called a more choose to live and if you're willing to the street from class, you can kicked out if you forget to pay comfortable environment. “It’s more share a room. But paying rent monthly sometimes make it there within rent on the first of the month. by julie alderman like home,” she said. could become a stressor. a minute. Even if you live on one Hatchet Staff Writer corner and have class on the op- Less noise Furniture posite side, chances are high that CONS Although the pricetag is Thursday, Friday and Saturday Some apartments come fully furnished, at least some of your classrooms nights, inhabitants of off-campus while you'll have to fill others yourself. will be nearby. Holly Crowe, a There’s always a party often the first concern, apartments and houses are not sub- But you have the option of picking senior majoring in public health, Crowe said one of the drawbacks ject to the constant noise and party- chairs, couches and beds that are big- lives in City Hall and said the of her living situation can be the ing as are those who live on cam- ger and more comfortable than those five-minute walk to Ross Hall is college atmosphere. “Finding The Hatchet has outlined pus. you find in residence halls. one of the perks of her on-campus beer cans in the elevator every arrangement. Sunday gets old,” she said. some pros and cons to Amenities Leasing Many local off-campus options have It can be hard to find someone who can Surrounded by friends University rules consider for both GW amenities that you can’t get in a match your schedule and take your If you’re bored, you can probably Living on campus means playing by residence hall. For those who would spot in an apartment if you aren’t stay- go across the hall or up and down its rules. Students who prefer more housing and off-campus enjoy a pool, an in-building gym or ing in the District for the summer, and the stairs to a friend's room. Espe- independence might find apartment more reliable maintenance, living off some buildings have policies against cially in larger dorms like South living a little less restrictive. apartment living. campus might be the better option. subletting. Page 8 w February 21, 2013 News The GW Hatchet

defended his candidacy. He percent increase from last said he will remain at GW year. SA until he completes his de- APPLICANTS Officials have said they from p. A1 gree. When asked about his from p. 1 didn’t anticipate a change graduation plans and what to GW’s applicant pool af- Joint Election Committee he would do if he won the University and Villanova ter the school was pulled Chief Investigator Jordan election, Scheckter declined University reported ap- off the U.S. News & World Hill said Agyeman “did not to comment. plication increases near Report rankings last se- meet the qualifications to be “I am as legitimate as any one percent, like GW. mester due to more than a on the ballot,” but declined of the other candidates, even Spokesman Colin Riley decade of false reporting. to explain further, citing pri- more than some candidates attributed Boston Univer- “This year will be vacy issues. having seen some ludicrous sity’s success to the Uni- pretty much the same [as “I’m not willing to go platform ideas,” said Scheck- versity’s expanded social last year],” Maltzman said into any specifics about a ter, an international student media presence and contin- last month. “That’s what student. It’s not appropri- from the United Kingdom. ued outreach abroad. BU’s other people are reporting ate,” Hill said. “We stand by The Office of the Registrar investments in new, mod- around their schools.” our decision.” declined to provide a copy of ern facilities and promi- Five weeks after the Agyeman said if his jordan emont | photo editor his transcript because The nent faculty have also paid University confessed name does land on the bal- Hugo Scheckter, a senior, is running a satirical campaign for Hatchet did not have Scheck- off, Riley said. to inflating admissions lot, he would to create a 24- Student Association president. The Joint Elections Committee is ter's written permission. “As students talk about data, Kathryn Napper an- hour campus dining spot considering removing him from the ballot. He said he has no plans their satisfaction with BU nounced her retirement and overhaul academic ad- to end his campaign, pledg- and their decision to en- as dean of admissions. vising – projects that are this summer to finish up a for office where such can- ing to move students to a roll,” Riley explained, The admissions depart- both already in the works few credits. didate will graduate with a West Virginia campus, re- “they garner more interest ment will remain leader- in Foggy Bottom and at the Director of the Center University-granted degree in place Whole Foods Market in the university.” less until the University University. for Student Engagement Tim the same year,” the SA con- and the Smith Center with BU’s application swell fills the position of en- His 2011 campaign was Miller called it a “loophole” stitution states. textile museums – mocking was most visible among its rollment manager – a task centered on a "Buff and Blue in the Joint Election Commit- Hill said Scheckter’s cam- the partnership between the early applicant pool, which the University laid out block party." tee's charter and the Student paign is “definitely on the ra- GW Museum and the Textile rose by 40 percent. last April. The committee could also Association’s constitution, dar.” He said it is the JEC’s Museum – and demand a $1 GW received about Regular decision candi- decide next week whether to which allow students to run job to look into these types of billion salary. 2,300 early applications dates will receive a thick or remove SA presidential can- if they will be enrolled in the potential violations, but said “I’ve been approved by – nearly identical to the thin envelope in the mail in didate Hugo Scheckter from same program for the up- was not willing to discuss the JEC and so I will continue number of applicants in late March or early April. the ballot. Scheckter, a senior, coming semester. hypothetical situations. my candidacy as planned,” 2012. The University ad- About 90 percent of pro- will walk at Commencement, “In no case shall a can- Scheckter – whose spoof Scheckter said. mitted nearly 41 percent of spective students applied but he is eligible to run be- didate for election in the campaign blasts what he calls –Chloé Sorvino contributed this year’s early decision through the regular deci- cause he will continue at GW spring semester be certified GW’s lack of transparency, to this report candidates – a nearly four sion process. u

But administrators are hop- important papers or works ing the new research areas like that would change the world,” RESEARCH neuroscience, autism and can- Morsberger said. “But I don’t from p. 1 cer will create healthy compe- think we as an institution are tition between GW's research in a position to say one over limited resources now." institutes and faculty vying for another right now.” The center would also re- space and funding. Chalupa added that the place the GW Cancer Institute, “It needs to be more than, School of Public Health and which Fu said has been mostly ‘We are the smartest group Health Services is also advocat- inactive and without a director and this is the most impor- ing to secure wet labs for public for about two years. tant cause,’ ” Vice President health research. The school will The University-wide em- for Development and Alumni get its own $75 million build- phasis on cancer comes on the Relations Mike Morsberger ing in 2014, but it will feature heels of significant medical re- said. “It’s, 'What’s the business dry lab space. search projects on autism and plan? How will you fund it? Anchoring part of the hall neuroscience. Chalupa’s of- What’s the future? How is this with a dedicated research space fice is also trying to fundraise sustainable?' ” could help kickstart fundrais- about $10 million for an autism Administrators have held ing for the most expensive research center, and it started off on assigning departments, building in the University’s a neuroscience institute three colleges or research centers history, which had only attract- years ago, which has attracted those floors, a competition that ed 6 percent of its $100 million four new researchers. has created “good tension” be- fundraising goal by December. Those subject areas would tween scholars trying to nab Morsberger said donors potentially compete for lab that space, Morsberger said. have shown interest in re- space in the Science and Engi- GW's top academic leaders search areas like cancer, but the neering Hall after it opens in will decide whether the space University had not drawn sig- 2015, Chalupa said. The Uni- will feature mostly laborato- nificant gifts yet. The institute versity will reserve the build- ries, cubicles or teaching space. would also be contingent on ing’s seventh and eighth floors The rest of the building was generating millions of federal for interdisciplinary research divvied up between science research grants, which have centers that have the outside and engineering departments been tight amid stagnant fed- grants and faculty forte to jus- last year. eral agency budgets. tify the space’s extra costs. “There are lots of people Chalupa said a formal plan The costs of renovating who want those floors. There for a cancer research initiative those floors are not included in are people and departments would involve faculty input the projected $275 million pro- who feel they may have the and that the impetus to start a jected for initial construction of donors or research power or center came from professors’ the whole building. the opportunity to publish research interests. u The Hatchet is moving into A NEW home, but we need your help. Donate at HomeforTheHatchet.org Karolina Ramos Lisa Miller Features Editor Features Editor [email protected] [email protected] H February 21, 2013 w Page 9 GW LAW REVUE FUNK PUNK JAM Get off your Lisner Auditorium 9:30 Club Feb. 23 Feb. 24 ulture BOTTOM $15 to $18 $25 HATCHETC RECIPES Bites and Booze Follow these simple recipes to add just the right amount of flavor to any celebration. Beer-Battered Cod Fish and Chips For just the cost of some cod, malt vinegar and tartar sauce, my table transported to London. We dipped well browned homemade potato wedges into the tangy vinegar, broke open golden, crispy beer batter to reveal tender, moist cod flakes and spooned mounds of buttery peas onto our plates. Ingredients (serves a hungry four): 3 large russet potatoes, washed vegetable oil, enough to deep fry 1 bottle beer 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 packages frozen cod, thawed (6 large pieces) 1 bag frozen peas olive oil, salt and thyme to taste Directions: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and cut each potato into six wedges. Toss with olive oil, salt and thyme and roast for 20 minutes on a baking sheet, flipping once. Heat up half an inch of olive oil in a large pan on high heat and fry the potatoes in batches until they’re golden and crispy. Drain on a paper bag and salt immediately. To make the batter, slowly whisk the beer into the flour and break all clumps. It should have the consistency of pancake batter. Add salt and a dash or two of malt vinegar. Dry the cod with paper towels and cut each into two equal portions. Dip each piece in the batter and gradually sink it into the oil, gently waving it back and forth. This may take three batches so as to not crowd the pot. Allow excess oil to drip off and drain on a paper bag. Salt immediately and serve with tartar sauce and malt vinegar. I jordan emont | photo editor served mine with peas cooked in butter. The better beer for you and your batter A beer in the batter is worth two in the hands, and Whole Foods Market Beer Buyer Eric Eggleston is well-versed in the art of pairing bites and booze. Eggleston recommended four brews that would be ideal for making your beer-battered fish as well as washing it all down. Mo Pale Ale Sam Adams New Albium Ale > > Yeungling Lager ($7.99 for a 16.9 oz. bottle) ($9.99 for a six-pack) ($6.99 for a six-pack) This crisp and refreshing beer from Maine may not This beer is pale in color and crisp in taste, and is also The Yuengling Lager balances hoppiness and malt in a way be what the English pre- light enough to allow the flavor of the cod to shine. that is well suited as both a beer batter and a beverage. > fer, but the American Pale Ale’s zesty citrus flavors would likely pair well with Arrogant Bastard Ale This ale lives up to its name with 7.2 percent alcohol. Despite its intensity, fried foods. Eggleston said it makes a good beer batter for those brutes that like brews ($5.99 for 22 oz. bottle) with a deep flavor. > –Scott Figatner 'Saturday Night Live,' law school-style

by carson rolleri Hatchet Reporter

And they say lawyers don’t have a sense of humor.

Fifty-six GW Law School stu- dents plan to keep a Lisner Audito- rium crowd laughing at their annual musical and comedy sketch show Feb. 23. The GW Law Revue will per- form eight sketches'' written by stu- dents who balance the demand of academia with a love for theatrics, producing dance numbers, songs and even videos. In a seven-week process, the group selects, casts, rehearses and edits skits down to a final product, converting Lerner Hall classrooms into rehearsal spaces.

[Undergraduates] should come to the show and experience the lighter side of law school and see that it is not all books. corey ershow Director GW Law Revue

“It’s really rewarding, and even though it’s a big time commitment, it’s a big stress relief. It is something BECKY CROWDER | SENIOR STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER that you are doing purely for your Fifty-six law students balance a demanding law school curriculum with a seven-week rehearsal schedule to produce the annual sketch-comedy show, the GW Law Revue. own sake,” third-year'' law student and director of the show Corey Er- GO online... The show has dramatically Many cast members were quick Ershow said. show said. to watch the GW Law Revue grown in size and reputation over to note that the Law Revue is one of Third-year law student A.J. Korn- He called the show the law prepare for their show. the last few years, with more than the best parts of their law school ex- blith, a scene director and actor for school’s version of “Saturday Night H www.gwhatchet.com 200 comedy ideas submitted for this perience – a way to gain confidence the Law Revue, said the performers Live,” but wouldn’t say more about year’s program. and find relief from rigorous work- are confident and will use this week the sketches to maintain the element “It’s so rare in law school where Participants come from diverse loads. to find hiccups. of surprise. you can find a group of creative, hi- performing backgrounds, ranging The cast has bonded over the “We all make the sad jokes about The run-up to the show has been larious people. It shows another side from those with no experience to those duration of the production, with Er- not getting jobs. But this is a chance all about the attention to detail, third- of the law school experience that you with extensive backgrounds in theater. show comparing the group to some- to joke about how we are going to year law student and head writer Al- don’t see in the classroom,” Myers “We’ve been putting on this thing like a fraternity – a close group die cold and alone, together, through lie Myers said, to ensure cues and said. “I think there is a lot of comedy show for a few decades – one of the with a shared experience. song,” Kornblith jested. jokes run smoothly. She added that to be found in high-stress, miserable longest of its time for law school. “For any undergraduates who The GW Law Revue will take to the experience and the hard work situations. It’s really fun to draw that And it was really funny, and it was are thinking of going to law school, Lisner Auditorium Sat. Feb. 23 at 7:30 pay off, offering fellow law students out with other people, and realize that really good and people decided, hey, they should come to the show and p.m. Student tickets are $15, and ad- solace in knowing they’re not alone other people are on the same page and that’s something that I wanted to be experience the lighter side of law vanced non-student and day-of tick- in their struggles. are willing to find the humor.” a part of,” Ershow said. school and see that it is not all books,” ets are $18. u Page 10 w February 21, 2013 News The GW Hatchet

likely before the "superdorm" “With the construction of opens in 2016, unless the in- the 'superdorm' going on, it housing “I have thought about the 'superdorm' coming class of students is will become more difficult to from p. 6 smaller than anticipated. get housing on campus,” she and the problem it poses, but I am trying “Until we see the fresh- said. ry Tower, City Hall, 1959 E man class, we haven’t even Another junior Kristin Street and South Hall will be to be optimistic and I hope that the uni- begun to project inventory Singh said she will still apply slightly more competitive. changes yet,” Weinshel said. for housing and hopes the Uni- GW will shut down versity can provide housing for me.” “We are going to have to versity can accommodate her. and gut The West End, The make decisions year by year “I want to live on cam- Schenley and Crawford Hall -Kristin Singh in terms of where we add pus because it is easier for me this summer as it prepares and take back from invento- and I don’t have a minute for to merge the three buildings Junior ry. So, what we do this year anything,” she said. “I have into one residence hall, the may not be what we do for thought about the 'superdorm' $130 million "superdorm." the next three years.” and the problem it poses, but I “The 'superdorm' is add- d e n t s also about 150 students few- with having to put capacity Junior Chelsea Iorlano am trying to be optimistic and ing to the problem. Trying w h o er than the University’s typi- back in.” said that many of her friends I hope that the university can to get into South is competi- w a n t o n - c a m p u s cal class size of about 2,350. The rising sophomore were wait-listed last year, provide housing for tive as it is. So, I am looking housing next year. He said Weinshel said his office does class is about 75 students and now they’re looking off- me.” u at places off campus,” junior he expects the waitlist to not expect that large num- over the 2,300-student target. campus to avoid the uncer- Tia Andrawis said. “We are include between 400 and bers of students will have That makes a housing crunch tainty. all freaking out about it. It is 500 students, similar to last to search for townhouses or hard to find leases that fit our year, after the housing office apartments near campus. schedules. Also, a lot of plac- implemented heftier cancel- Still, he said, future class- es are expensive and aren’t lation fees. He said he is con- es with more students could “The 'superdorm' is adding to the problem. close by.” fident that the office will get be forced off campus. South Hall, as in past students off the list by Com- “When you don’t have a Trying to get into South is competitive as it years, is open to only 450 mencement, the usual clear- class of 2,350 and have a class seniors and has its own wait- ing time. of 2,200 or 2,250, that carries is. So, I am looking at places off campus.” list. “We are offering every through each year,” he said. Director of GW Housing scenario and every student “That’s why we make inven- -Tia Andrawis Programs Seth Weinshel said the opportunity to get hous- tory changes. Some years you the University will still be ing,” Weinshel said. end up with excess capacity Junior able to accommodate the stu- The rising junior class is and some years you end up Elizabeth Traynor Nick Ong Sports Editor Contributing Editor [email protected] [email protected] H The number of points freshman Number forward Kevin Larson scored crunch Wednesday night, a career-high. SportsFebruary 21, 2013 w Page 11 15 Colonials take down Rams despite free throw woes

from p. 1 presence on the floor. “I knew his knee was bothering him in the first half, and he was kind of limping around, but [freshman guard] Joe [McDon- ald] had two fouls and we played him,” Lon- ergan said. “He was playing well, too. And that really hurt us. That really hurt us against their pressure.” Trying to make up for its underwhelming performance at the line, GW tried to exploit a smaller Fordham team with dishes inside the paint. Faced with its usual three-point strug- gles – just 1-for-8 on the night – GW turned its offensive attention to the lane, grabbing a 44-20 points-in-the-paint advantage on the game. The bench also proved to be an aid in GW’s often slim lead, tallying a command- ing 20-3 edge in bench points before halftime. Those efforts were key in the team’s final 44.6 shooting percentage, and a major factor in the Colonials’ eventual victory. “When the game started, it was a little bit of a slow start. Our position was to just come in and really have a spark, really turn things around, and really provide energy for the team,” senior guard Lasan Kromah said. “We just came in to do what we normally do.” GW switched between defenses as they tried to halt Fordham’s tendency to score in bunches, finding the most success in heavy- pressing zones that saw the Colonials contain hot Fordham scorers with aggressive double- teams. The follow-through GW continued to dis- play throughout the game ultimately pushed the team to victory, fighting off Rams rallies until the final buzzer. The Colonials turned it over 14 times, but forced 22 Fordham turn- overs that GW converted into 27 additional points. GW’s tenacity came through in its second-chance points as well, posting 20 to Fordham’s five. “They really care, and the guys really play hard. I give a lot of credit to [senior for- ward] Isaiah Armwood. He’s really come in here and it’s cool to play hard again,” Loner- gan said. “Isaiah leads by example, and when Lasan brings it like he did tonight, when he’s focused and playing defense, we’re kind of a good defensive team.” Kromah added 13 points and four steals, Armwood paced GW in rebounds, with 12, and added eight points of his own. A key player for the Colonials yet again was freshman forward Kevin Larsen, who had a career-high 15 points and five re- bounds. But beyond his contributions on the stat sheet, Larsen became invaluable in aiding his teammates’ performances, setting screens and dishing out laser passes that helped the rest of GW make plays. “I was just trying to work off the VCU game and keep being aggressive. My team- mates fed me the ball in a position I really like,” Larsen said. “It just went in today.” Frustrations aside, it was an important win for the Colonials. After facing two of the toughest A-10 teams back-to-back, the game against Fordham was a “must-win,” Loner- gan said. “Obviously, we played a good game against Butler and lost and then got drilled at TOP: Zach Krahmer | Senior Staff Photographer BOTTOM LEFT: Zach Krahmer | Senior Staff Photographer BOTTOM RIGHT: Erica Christian | Hatchet Photographer VCU, so we had to win this game,” Lonergan Top: Freshman forward Kevin Larsen is engulfed by Fordham defenders after grabbing one of his five rebounds on the night. Larsen scored a career-high 15 points said. “We’re going to have to play much bet- on the night. Bottom left: Head Coach Mike Lonergan brings the team in for a break before sending them back to the court. Bottom left: Freshman forward Patricio ter now at Saint Joe’s on Saturday.” u Garino goes up for a heavily contested reverse layup. Garino scored a total of nine points for the Colonials. Page 12 w February 21, 2013 The GW Hatchet