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Thursday The GW April 19, 2012 Www.Gwhatchet.com Vol. 108 • Iss. 57 Hatchet University prepares for tuition slowdown by chelsea radler Campus News Editor

The University anticipates a pla- teau in tuition revenue, a shift that contributed to its decision last month to double its cash reserves. As enrollment inches closer to a city-imposed population cap, the stu- dent body’s growth rate is stabilizing, stifling long-term growth in tuition revenue. The anticipated slowdown led partially to the University taking on more cash, Senior Vice President for Student and Academic Support Servic- es Robert Chernak said. The University’s admissions, fund- raising and research policies are influ- enced by the cap. Full-time enrollment for under- graduate and graduate students totaled 16,394 last fall, just 159 students shy of delaney walsh | hatchet photographer the Foggy Bottom Campus cap. The cap, Top: U.S. Capitol Police prepare to arrest five GW students for traffic obstruction following Wednesday's protest for D.C. statehood.Bottom left: Freshman Moo Bae part of the 2007 Campus Plan, served to is arrested by U.S. Capitol Police Wednesday. Bottom right: Freshman Matthew Laurinavicius, left, and Bae, right, protest in front of near the Capitol. quell neighbors’ concerns about a swell- ing University population. University officials previously said market conditions made it bene- Students arrested in protest for statehood ficial to take on the cash, but declined to say specifically why GW needed by tiana pigford others to kick off the DC Statehood group’s national president, freshman City advocates, pushing for additional cash beyond enhancing li- Hatchet Reporter Student Association’s last colony Markus Batchelor, led the rally to budget autonomy and full Congres- quidity, or the institution’s ability to campaign, students marched from Upper Senate Park, chanting “this is sional representation, joined the quickly pay off debts. Six students sat silently in the Kogan Plaza to the Capitol to pro- what democracy looks like.” protesters at Upper Senate Park, An April 12 Hatchet analysis of middle of the street holding hands test the District’s lack of full repre- “That is what hypocrisy looks before the group shifted to Constitu- market basket schools found that GW Wednesday when U.S. Capitol Police sentation in Congress and autono- like,” the ralliers shouted, pointing to tion Avenue and First Street. is keeping higher cash reserves than its officers put them in handcuffs. my over its budget. the Capitol and flashing signs calling Demonstrating with about 20 With a megaphone in hand, the for D.C. to become the 51st state. See PROTEST: Page 5 See CASH: Page 5 Database to centralize research opportunities by cory weinberg spread the news about it.” Assistant News Editor While the University has seen about a 50 percent increase in inter- Biology professor Robert Donald- est in undergraduate research awards son will spend the next few months like the George Gamow and Luther as a “traveling salesman” for under- Rice fellowships this year, Vice Pro- graduate research opportunities. vost for Teaching and Learning Ste- As the new co-faculty directors phen Ehrmann said he cannot put his for undergraduate research, Don- finger on exactly how many students aldson and associate professor of work as research apprentices for pro- German and international affairs fessors – the other half of undergrad- Margaret Gonglewski will knock uate research GW wants to grow. on doors of GW’s departments to By working with the Center for build a comprehensive website of Undergraduate Fellowships and Re- funding and apprenticeship infor- search, the three-person team hopes mation on research. to go online to show off how stu- “I got interested in the broad- dents and faculty can work together ening of undergraduate research, to grow GW’s research portfolio and not just in the sciences, but every- enhance student learning. where,” Donaldson said. “Now we just need to learn about it and See RESEARCH: Page 5

ashley lucas | Hatchet staff photographer Haley Adams, a Literacy AmeriCorps volunteer, helps D.C. resident James Mason practice reading Wednesday at the Washington Literacy Center, where 12 professors will begin GW's first faculty community service project in the fall. Faculty to volunteer for adult literacy by shaeera tariq which she said would start off as a single project in the District. Hatchet Staff Writer small, “manageable” project. “We decided we wanted to have Twelve teams consisting of one something that’s a signature faculty The University’s first faculty -ser professor, one undergraduate and service initiative because, as you vice project will launch next fall, pair- one graduate student will lead know, our students are all over the ing professors and students with the hour-long reading groups of eight place,” Newcomer said at the Fac- Washington Literacy Center to help adults over three weeks in a pilot ulty Senate meeting. local residents develop reading skills. project at the D.C.-based center She added that, while profes- Kathy Newcomer, director of starting in September. sors already do community service the Trachtenberg School of Public As chair of the Faculty Senate’s across the city on their own, the proj- zachary krahmer | hatchet staff photographer Policy and Public Administration, committee on the University and ect would make it a “team effort,” like Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning Stephen Ehrmann will oversee the revamp of began recruiting a dozen faculty for urban affairs, Newcomer kicked off an online database to match students and professors for undergraduate research. the short-term initiative April 13, the initiative to unite faculty on a See SERVICE: Page 5 CARE Network pilot identifies nearly 400 at-risk cases by sarah ferris lows members of the University com- members through word of mouth this lated. That figure may be inflated, percent for social and adjustment is- Campus News Editor munity to voice concerns about stu- spring. The office is now looking to re- Senior Assistant Dean Rebecca Saw- sues and 9 percent for medical issues. dents who may be experiencing crises, view outcomes of this year’s pilot, and yer, who has led the project since the Students can be reported for concerns The University plans to fully collected 372 cases as of April 17. has spoken to deans of schools and fall, said, because professors or staff including sexual assault, physical roll out its online referral system The Dean of Students office coor- academic advisers to field feedback. members often place a “stressed- abuse, substance use or abuse, loss of a this fall to identify at-risk students dinated a quiet launch of the CARE Thirty-five percent of the cases out” student in this category. family member and financial issues. and keep them at GW. Network last fall among staff mem- entered into the system this year A quarter of cases are reported for The CARE Network, a tool that al- bers, and introduced the site to faculty were identified as mental health re- academic concerns, compared to 11 See CARE: Page 5 Andrea Vittorio | Senior News Editor | [email protected] Sarah Ferris | Campus News Editor | [email protected] April 19, 2012 Priya Anand | Metro News Editor | [email protected] Cory Weinberg | Assistant News Editor | [email protected] Chelsea Radler | Campus News Editor | [email protected] H News SnapShot IN Brief Foggy Bottom area thefts rise, but stabilize on campus The number of thefts on campus has re- mained steady, while the area around Foggy Bottom has seen a 24 percent spike in the crime compared to this time last year. Police Service Area 207 was hit by 243 thefts from Jan. 1 to April 17, up 47 incidents from the same time span in 2011. The Foggy Bottom Campus saw only 10 more cases, reaching 148 thefts this year. Metropolitan Police Department spokeswoman Gwendolyn Crump said the majority of thefts occur in commercial lo- cations, such as restaurants, clothing stores and office buildings. “We are working with various enti- ties sharing crime trends, prevention tips and suspect information,” Crump said, declining to comment further on MPD’s tactics to combat theft. When asked about the comparison be- tween theft rates on and off campus, Crump said crime trends and locations vary, but ad- vised, “People should always be aware of their surroundings.” Police Service Area 207 covers the Foggy Bottom Campus and is bound by 14th and M streets, the Potomac River and Rock Creek. University Police Department Chief Kevin Hay attributed GW’s insulation from rising theft rates to the police force’s focus on campus. The unit has more than 100 francis rivera | assistant photo editor uniformed officers. Sophomore Tori Kurtz, left, freshman Olivia Becker, middle, and sophomore Erica Soultanian, right, react as controversial conservative icon Phyllis Schlafly “GW is fortunate to have a fairly con- lampoons women’s studies, saying the topic is misguided. The GW Young America Foundation and other student groups hosted the event Wednesday. centrated police presence on campus, which serves as a deterrent to thieves,” he said. “We encourage students to edu- www.gwhatchet.com cate themselves about the potential for On the web theft in Northwest D.C.” Hay, who cited electronics as the most video audio slideshow audio slideshow commonly stolen items on campus, said he does not expect that trend to shift until phone Emancipation Day March for Statehood ‘The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940’ and computer companies begin working with law enforcement agencies to disable stolen devices. Crump also said electronics are most frequently stolen items. –Asthaa Chaturvedi and Cory Weinberg District residents celebrated the 150th Students marched from Kogan Plaza in The Fourteenth Grade Players anniversary of local slaves being freed. support of D.C. statehood. production will premier Thursday. CORRECTIONs In “Graduate students to see more April support,” (p. 3, April 16, 2012) The Hatch- et incorrectly reported that 9,600 gradu- Thursday Friday Saturday ate students live on campus. In fact, 9,600 19 20 21 students study on the main campus. Eric Cantor Ray LaHood Student Commencement Green GW Trashion Show Come to GW Hillel to eat Listen to the secretary of transportation speaker competition See models show off their hottest outfits In “Student Association Senate tackles homemade challah and hear discuss how initiatives like the high Watch nearly a dozen seniors compete for a made of recycled materials and vote on graduate funding complaints,” (Web, April Majority Leader Eric Cantor talk speed rail and economic development spot to speak on the National Mall alongside which one is the best. 27, 2012) The Hatchet incorrectly said this policy change would affect the amount of about election year politics. can work as policy plans. Brian Williams. Marvin Center Continental Ballroom money slated for undergraduates. 2300 H St. • 4 p.m. Jack Morton Auditorium • 7 to 8 p.m. Marvin Center, Room 403 • 1 to 3 p.m. • 7 to 8:30 p.m. The GW Hatchet News April 19, 2012 w Page 3 Innovation Task Force ideas focus on online expansion by Liza Dee dent Steven Knapp, Provost Hatchet Reporter Steven Lerman and Executive Vice President and Treasurer The biggest money-mak- Lou Katz determine the win- ing ideas pitched at Tuesday’s ning proposals next month. Innovation Task Force show- Knapp created the task case would expand academic force in 2009 to funnel money programming to outside into student, faculty and aca- groups like federal agencies, demic initiatives by raising national service members, money through philanthropic high school students and in- sources, increasing the pro- ternational students. ductivity of the University's Out of the dozen propos- research and instructional pro- als introduced in the fourth grams and finding savings in round of the initiative, an business processes. undergraduate online degree Provost Steven Lerman program for military mem- is in charge of divvying up bers and their families, online campus-wide funds based college courses for high school on appeals from the deans students and an expansion of of the University and his se- master’s programs to corpo- nior staff. Resources saved rations and other outside or- within an individual college ganizations could make the remain in that school and biggest dent in the task force’s are administered under the goal to find $60 million in an- purview of each dean. nual academic investments. Mahshie said while it was “Over the past several tough to keep up the momen- cycles [of the ITF], we have at- tum in another phase of the ini- tempted to bring some focus to tiative, he was confident in the each phase which allows the proposed ideas. committee to explore in greater “To be honest, we sort depth certain thematic areas,” of panicked,” Mahshie said. task force co-chair Dave Law- “We thought, ‘Oh God, all lor said. “The items in Phase 4 the good ideas have been that stand out to me are those taken.’ However, through focused on alternate delivery the process of assembling the Cécile Schilis-Gallego | Hatchet Photographer methods to selected target au- 13 people that were on this Michael King, chair of the University's chemistry department, spoke Tuesday at an Innovation Task Force showcase. King, who is diences, both the attention on task force, we really started involved with the task force, spoke about moving research projects closer to campus and creating a winter enrichment program. military families, corporate cranking. In the end, the 13 clients and outreach to high came up with 12 [ideas].” imposed enrollment cap. schools that have the high- York and New Jersey. troduced was a pre-health pro- school students.” The University may be Another proposal to of- est reputation,” Lawlor said. Marketing master's pro- fessional certificate program on The showcase drew stu- able to count on $3.3 million fer GW courses online to high “The best students are those grams to employees at outside the Virginia Science and Tech- dents, faculty and administra- in revenue from an new online school students could generate that are likely to be think- organizations, like the World nology Campus, which would tors to the Marvin Center to degree program geared toward $2.5 million in revenue while ing about these things while Bank, would generate about $2 allow recent college graduates discuss the proposals, which military families and veterans drawing in potential appli- they’re still in high school.” million by attracting adult stu- to take math and science cred- were presented by phase four that would offer engineering cants. The University would Gary Naegel, the Gradu- dents who would take classes its before applying to medical, co-chairs Richard Cosentino, and management courses at re- first consider launching a pi- ate School of Education and as an employee cohort. nursing or veterinary schools. associate vice president for duced tuition rates. lot program with a local high Human Development’s direc- The program, taught by The certificate program could financial management, and One benefit of all three school before it is offered to tor of personnel and finance, adjunct faculty, would be mod- add $1 million in revenue James Mahshie, a professor of online program proposals in students around the world. said the program would “get eled after an existing program by bringing in students who speech and hearing sciences. the showcase would be not “I like the idea of tapping GW out of geographic zones in the School of Engineering would not count under the Feedback from the event needing classroom space on into a different market, of get- that it’s been dependent on and Applied Science, which city-imposed enrollment cap. will help the ITF shape which the Foggy Bottom Campus, ting into the high school mar- for the last couple of years,” runs an average of eight of “I’m super confident this six ideas GW should imple- an increased focus for the ITF ket in a way where perhaps referring to the reliance on these groups at the same time. is going to be a winner for us,” ment before University Presi- as the University nears a city- you take advantage of the key feeder states like New Among the other ideas in- Cosentino said. u Fulbright Foundation funds recipients shift to lobbying by Rachel Getzenberg lion, though David Garofalo, get ready Hatchet Staff Writer senior director of commu- nications in the Division of Large foundations that Development and Alumni for travel donate to colleges have, in Relations failed to provide the past five years, shifted data for the past five years. by Madeleine O'Connor their focus toward lobbying The Carnegie Corpora- Senior Staff Writer for national education poli- tion of New York, which ex- cies instead of giving directly pands educational program- Stephanie Kendall was to universities. ming and democracy abroad, eating breakfast when she National trends show and the Robert Wood John- saw an e-mail with the sub- foundation officials are al- son Foundation, focusing on ject “Fulbright Status.” locating more funds toward medical advancement, have Kendall is one of six GW third-party nonprofit organi- been the largest contributors students so far this year to win zations, such as College Board to GW this year. Both are a Fulbright scholarship, a pres- and Complete College Amer- private organizations that tigious grant funded by the ica that lobby and conduct provide grants to institu- State Department that pays for research on behalf of the foun- tions they believe align with American scholars to conduct dations’ agendas – limiting their missions. research or teach abroad. Elise Apelian | Hatchet staff photographer higher education institutions’ “These financial contri- “My hands started shaking, Stephanie Kendall, a senior headed to Germany, is one of six Fulbright scholars from GW so far this year. role, according to a paper pre- butions are attached to sup- and I just dropped my breakfast sented Monday at the Ameri- porting university programs and started screaming and cry- crying, and her father had to ture there was super fascinat- Morgan. She also teaches yoga can Educational Research As- and are designed to support ing. I was shell-shocked for the pull his car over because he ing,” Kendall said. twice a week and tutors every sociation by the Claremont faculty research and proj- first two days,” she said. was celebrating. Kendall is an exception Saturday through a nonprofit Graduate University. ects,” Garofalo said. The senior, who will begin Kendall believes her year among GW Fulbright appli- organization, For the Love of He said faculty research an English teaching assistant- abroad gave her an edge on cants, who tend to be interna- Children. priorities drive deans’ out- ship in Germany in September, the Fulbright application, tional affairs majors looking to “I’ve definitely gotten a lot reach to specific founda- said German culture pervades something Director of the work in developing countries, of insight into dealing with chil- tions. Foundation funds her life at GW. She majors in Center for Undergraduate Hoyt-O’Connor said. dren and their learning experi- "I went to many to GW have been spent on the language, is a member Fellowships and Research This was true for GW's ence,” Foley said. foundations hat projects, such as student of a German honors society Paul Hoyt-O’Connor said can two other Fulbright winners, Hoyt-O’Connor said, given and faculty research. and serves as a research as- often be an advantage. who will both teach English the program’s budget cuts and in hand seeking The Lumina Foundation, sistant in the Department of “People who have been in Indonesia this year. Shaylen growing interest nationally, “I examined in the study, is a Romance, German and Slavic [to a country] before general- Foley, a 2010 graduate, hopes think I’d be very, very happy if support for GW." private educational founda- Languages and Literatures. ly bring a level of detail and to pursue a career in public we ended up with 10 winners tion that has invested more She said she took her vividness that somebody health and Lauren Jacobson, a this year, just given the number stephen joel than $1 billion since its first German class to annoy who hasn’t been there before senior and former Hatchet re- of applications.” trachtenberg founding in 2000. her parents. has a tougher time doing,” porter, is writing her thesis on This year, 42 students from “What kind of work we “They wanted me to take Hoyt-O’Connor said. national disaster campaigns GW competed for the Fulbright. President Emeritus are funding has changed," Spanish so I decided to take the By living in a dorm with and in particular, the effects of Last year, GW ranked No. 12 Vice President of Policy and opposite of that,” Kendall said. native students, Kendall the tsunami in Indonesia. nationally with 16 winners, a Strategy for the Lumina After discovering that she liked said she got the full German Foley chose Indonesia be- figure that Hoyt-O’Connor said Foundation Dewayne Mat- the language and was good at it, college experience. cause it allowed her to explore could shrink as the program The study examined thews said, adding that the she spent her entire junior year “I really liked how old the her interest in public health in faces federal budget cuts. the Bill and Melinda Gates group still gives grants to abroad in Freiberg, Germany. culture is. Everything in the developing South Asian coun- Each country announces its Foundation, which increased colleges and universities. When she told her parents United States is so young, so tries. She works as an Ame- winners on a rolling basis, and its funding to media, policy "We are interested in having about winning the fellowship, going there and just seeing all riCorps member at a commu- all decisions are typically hand- and nonprofit organizations a broader impact." she said her mother started the old buildings and the cul- nity health center in Adams ed down by mid-May. u to more than $15 million in Matthews said the Lu- 2010, up from no contribu- mina Foundation has always tions in 2005. The boost in engaged in philanthropy, but Writing professor to join prestigious society third-party funding demon- has more recently focused on strates a deviation from the specific issues, such as high- traditional model of giving er education access. by Chelsea Radler ing on the knowledge and ex- essays, non-fiction and eight directly to colleges in favor This new route for ex- Campus News Editor pertise of these distinguished works of fiction, most recently of having “identified states penditures may indicate a men and women to advance penning “Watergate: A Nov- and state leaders as key lack of foundation trust in Thomas Mallon, a profes- solutions to the pressing poli- el,” a political commentary partners in reform,” accord- universities’ abilities to solve sor of English and director of cy challenges of the day,” Les- that dramatized the scandal. ing to the report. their own problems, which the creative writing program, lie C. Berlowitz, the academy’s Mallon was on the creative “We believe that this then deters organizations will be inducted into the president, said in a statement. writing faculty at Vassar Col- shift is significant, because from funneling funds into American Academy of Arts Among the more than 200 lege for 12 years before hold- it means that these mega- schools, Hall said. and Sciences in October. new members to be inducted ing leadership positions at GQ foundations may be setting Former University Presi- He is the third person af- into the academy this fall are magazine and the National a new precedent for the role dent Stephen Joel Trachten- filiated with the University in Secretary of State Hillary Clin- Endowment for the Humani- of philanthropy in higher berg, who has written widely two years to join the research ton, musician Paul McCartney ties. He has been an adjunct education and in American on the topic, does not believe center and prestigious aca- and director Clint Eastwood. professor at GW since 2007 and society as a whole,” Cassan- the foundations’ shift toward demic society, which honors “I’m very pleased and became director of the creative dra Hall, an author of the lobbying is a new trend. diplomats, scholars, writers, surprised to be in such won- writing program in 2010. Claremont Graduate Uni- “It has always been thus. scientists, corporate leaders derful company,” Mallon Dean of the Columbian versity study, said. There was no ‘golden age’ and others. University Presi- said in a news release. College of Arts and Sciences Contributions from when dollars were distrib- Peg Barratt was excited to foundations represented 40 uted by angels without an dent Steven Knapp and Mar- Founded more than courtesy of William Bodenschatz tha Finnemore, a University 230 years ago, the academy learn of Mallon’s nomination. percent of total fundrais- agenda of their own,” Tra- professor of political science honors leaders in a variety “We are so appreciative Thomas Mallon ing at GW, totaling $36 mil- chtenberg said. “Mostly I was and international affairs, were of fields who produce non- of the role he plays in spark- lion in 2011. So far in fiscal a petitioner. I went to many inducted last fall. partisan research. ing the imagination of our work as an accomplished and year 2012, foundations have foundations, hat in hand, “We look forward to draw- Mallon is the author of students while continuing his successful writer,” she said.u given more than $26 mil- seeking support for GW.” u Annu Subramanian Doug Cohen Trent Hagan Opinions Editor Contributing Editor Contributing Editor [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] H "Big Afros, soul handshakes. A real sense of black pride, black beauty in an exciting moment Quotable for these things to be happening and it was all funded by the federal government." –Gayle Wald, English department chair, on the television show 'SOUL!,' the subject of her next book. OpinionsApril 19, 2012 w Page 4 Staff Editorial #whatshouldwecallfinals An admitted A lack of critical by Lisa Fischer budget information WHEN IT'S WARM OUTSIDE students The University is taking another step to improve everyone's favorite campus eyesore – Gelman Library. AND YOU REALIZE THERE day for all Two administrators were ap- pointed last week to head the Fu- did not make it to GW for April ture of Libraries Committee, which ARE ONLY TWO WEEKS Visit Days. I’m from Utah, and will determine how to best organize the distance was too great to library space. The committee will travel for the one-day event. examine how to potentially digitize OF CLASSES LEFT. Gelman’s book collection, which I could potentially open up addition- Alyssa Rosenthal al study space in the building. Columnist The University cannot But I still wanted to learn more delay making the about the University before send- ing in my tuition deposit. So I proposed changes scoured the University’s website, but there was little worthwhile in- from the Future of formation, save for an admissions blog and a few briefs about what Libraries Committee. my life as a Colonial could be. GW should give those who can Failing to have a not make the trip to campus the resources to experience GW before transparent budget making a final enrollment deci- sion. Students need to see more inhibits the ability to than a few pamphlets, and thanks to the technology available today, move forward quickly. this is possible. To cater to students unable to travel for April Visit Days, the Uni- And with the ensuing plan to re- versity should offer a virtual admit- vamp the first and second floors of ted students day where prospective the library beginning this summer, students can tour GW, get students' the future of the 39-year-old build- perspectives and even see what the ing looks promising for students. residence halls are like. But the community hasn't The website could make use of been engaged or kept abreast of pictures of residence hall rooms, as the building's financial situation, well as answers to common April which is critical to the future of the Visit Day questions such as, “Can I library's renovations. choose how many people I want to The University has appropri- live with?” or, “Is the Mount Ver- ated $16 million for Gelman reno- Lessons from Santa Monica College non Campus the same as Colonial vations on the first and second Mount Vernon?” It might seem sil- floors. Renovations to upper floors ly, but getting friendly answers to will have to come directly from ecause of student outcry, are struggling to afford college. It parent and student concerns often Gelman's operating budget or from Santa Monica College, Doug Cohen may not be a fair judgment, but give the last wave of relief before additional fundraising efforts by a community college students do make it. the library or University, unless in Southern California, Contributing Editor Can anything be done? There the University plans to direct more was forced this month to aban- is no easy solution, but the best money towards Gelman. Bdon a plan to charge $180 per solution is for the University to GW should give those The University provides a bud- credit hour for its most popular education. While there are un- communicate with students about get to cover administrative and courses over the summer, while controllable forces that cause tuition and campus costs. operational costs, but Gelman is the least popular ones would re- increases in tuition, this does not Engaging in dialogue with who can not make forced to solicit additional funding main $46 per hour. matter to students. students about any additional fees from external sources and volun- Administrators hoped the And maybe that's unfair, but is one way to do this. Students the trip to campus tary gifts. The University is reluc- plan would allow for less crowd- the old adage that perception is re- become frustrated when they feel tant to fund a building like Gelman, ing in popular classes, while also ality is certainly true in this case. they are paying fees that go into the resources to because it is not a revenue-generat- preventing additional cutbacks. Because when students hear a massive bureaucracy that con- ing aspect of the institution. Students immediately protested that their peers, who have paid stantly dries out their – and their experience GW Last year, The Hatchet reported the additional costs, arguing that it hundreds of thousands of dol- parents' – bank accounts. Allow- that because the library’s budget would create an economic stratifi- lars for a degree, are now tak- ing students to understand the before making a had been stagnant for six years, it cation within the school. The mea- ing jobs as waiters, continuing purpose of paying fees and the was forced to cut subscriptions to sure was postponed in early April. to raise tuition even more seems services that they fund will help final enrollment magazines, newspapers and jour- Sunday, the Los Angeles ridiculous. The justifications for alleviate this sense of irritation. nals. University Librarian Jack Sig- Times reported that administra- raising tuition, such as inflation Beginning to partially itemize decision. gins also noted that purchasing on- tors were frustrated the plan was or the rising costs of health care tuition bills will also make stu- line subscriptions is a more costly not viewed as a progressive solu- and pensions, are not adequate dents aware of how their money endeavor than buying print ones. tion to the college’s fiscal issues. responses for many. is being used throughout the Uni- Gelman spokeswoman Anne It is surprising the administra- To be sure, nobody is being versity. If students are able to un- students come to GW. It could pro- Ward first said that Siggins would tion and students could have such pepper-sprayed at GW because derstand the breakdown of how vide a video of the average STAR not be available to contribute to polarized reactions to the plan. of increasing tuition, but we do their money is spent, then they tour, with the bubbly personalities this editorial but then said it was And this divergence represents a see inklings of frustration with will have more of a sense of own- of tour guides to help settle last- too early to tell how Gelman's dangerous schism in how young the cost of attendance. The de- ership over their tuition. minute enrollment qualms. budget would impact renovations adults and academics alike view bate over fees this year is a prime Students should not leave Prospective students would be moving forward. higher education. example of discontent, a fight GW feeling like they were sneak- able to experience GW before ma- The only publically available in- As SMC continues to pon- the Student Association's fee ily nickel-and-dimed while they triculating. Student Admissions formation about Gelman’s finances der whether or not the plan can commission took up with their also incurred thousands of dol- Representatives and the Office of is on the budget office’s website, but be salvaged, other universities, comprehensive list of fees. lars in debt. Rather, they should Undergraduate Admissions al- these details fail to give an in-depth including GW, should certainly The same goes for those who trust that their money is being ready do an excellent job of selling account of its operating budget, as take note of this debate. bemoan University President used in a manner that directly the University to prospective stu- in the fiscal years 2011 and 2012, Nationally, the unemploy- Knapp’s high salary. Students benefits them. dents, but it is important that the the University did not specifically ment rate is more than 8 percent, cannot seem to grasp why he and –The writer, a junior majoring University also targets those who name Gelman in its budget. Univer- and cost of attendance has in- other administrators should make in political science, is a Hatchet can’t make it to D.C. sity spokeswoman Candance Smith creased exponentially in higher so much at a time when students contributing opinions editor. The University will offer virtual said that beyond what is available campus tours beginning this sum- on the budget website, there is no mer, but these will be year-round re- additional public information. sources. So in addition, the Univer- Many students use the library Citizenship and leadership for the 21st century sity should create virtual admitted more than any other facility on students days to engage students in campus. Yet a lack of study space George Washington envi- Cheryl Beil, Doug Guthrie, the communities in which we the college acceptance process. and chronic overcrowding will still sioned a university that would Steve Lerman, Forrest are embedded; how we train Other colleges across the coun- plague students throughout the train students to become cit- our students as future lead- try already offer prospective stu- building, even after the first and izen-leaders and help forge a Maltzman, Terri Harris ers and responsible citizens; dents ways to engage their admis- second floors have been revamped. student identity that would Reed, Scheherazade and how the research we pro- sions departments and campuses, The community deserves to transcend regional differences Rehman, Brian Richmond duce translates into thoughtful even if those students can’t step know the financial situation of and local prejudices. As we and Sara Rosenbaum leadership around the issues foot on them. Villanova University Gelman. The University cannot de- embark on a strategic plan for of individual, corporate and has admissions representatives lay making the proposed changes the next decade, we find that Op-ed university citizenship. walk viewers through a virtual from the Future of Libraries Com- Washington’s vision is as rel- The fundamental aim is tour of campus. Rice University mittee. Failing to have a transpar- evant today as it was during responsible and responsive to invest in GW’s capacity to provides panoramic views of ev- ent budget inhibits the ability to his own time. students who are prepared solve globally significant is- erything from buildings to the in- move forward quickly. But his vision has global for their roles in a diverse and sues in diverse communities side of dorm rooms. The Univer- The plan to put more money to- implications; we no longer globally connected society. by developing and utilizing sity of California-Berkeley website ward Gelman renovations is promis- train citizen-leaders of our In her commencement ad- the social, intellectual and has virtual tours and an informa- ing. But without information about country alone, but citizen- dress to graduates in 2010, civic capacity of our students, tive, interactive map. the library's budget, the community leaders of the world. First Lady Michelle Obama faculty, staff and alumni. GW needs to be next on that list. is left only to guess the extent of The theme “Citizenship said, “We are no longer isolat- –The writers are the It is time the University rethinks and timeline for these changes. and Leadership” in the stra- ed from what happens on the associate provost for academic its focus and gives April visits a If it is clear that Gelman’s budget tegic plan reflects a view that other side of the world.” planning and assessment, the chance to reach those perceived to is lacking, then there will be increased the University must determine Teaching students to be citizen GW School of Business dean, the be out of reach by embracing the urgency to shore up its finances. how best to advance the impor- leaders – to take up the demands University provost, the senior recent growth in technology. With And that can serve a huge ben- tant areas of intellectual inquiry of securing our most cherished vice provost for academic affairs all the boasting about being ahead efit to the University and its pro- related to these concepts. community values with others – and planning, the vice provost of the curve, the University must jected renovations. The citizenship and lead- is one of the greatest services we for diversity and inclusion, an take this chance to show admitted As the profile and prestige of ership strategic planning task can provide as a University. Elliott School of International students just how forward-thinking the University continues to rise, force will think deeply about The task force will con- Affairs professor, the Department and accepting it really can be. students need a library to match the issues of citizenship, lead- sider an array of questions, in- of Anthropology chair and the –The writer, a sophomore the high standard of the institution ership and civic responsibil- cluding the following: how the Department of Health Policy majoring in political communication, within a reasonable time frame. ity, as well as how to create University will engage with chair, respectively. is a Hatchet columnist.

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about 81 percent of students reach out to students. It’s not them not knowing checking in with students complaints like, ‘I wish you within six years – is lower Mark Levine, interim di- where to go for help,” Saw- who have been entered into hadn’t contacted me. I’m CARE than many market basket rector of the counseling cen- yer said. “If they do decide to the system and then report- fine,' ” Saulny said. from p. 1 schools, such as Northwest- ter, said the counselors “work leave, we know why they’re ing to full-time staff who will Sawyer has met with ern, Duke and Vanderbilt hard to ensure the student is leaving, and we can make update the status of their dozens of students – typi- Just 8 percent of cases universities, which boast six- aware of our resources,” add- adjustments to our support.” cases in the system. cally those identified as high fell under the GW School year completion rates of 91 ing that students ultimately The software collects data “There are students risk – throughout the year. of Business, which makes percent or higher. decide if they want to take on students who pass through who would fall through the She has developed a re- up about 16 percent of the Sawyer said the network advantage of the resources. the system – recording infor- cracks if not for the CARE lationship this year with a undergraduate population. has created “wrap-around, Just 18 out of the 372 mation such as their school at Network,” Miller said. “We sophomore transfer student Roughly 61 percent of cases coordinated care” for stu- cases were defined as “high GW, their place of residence get past the symptom, and who lived on the Mount Ver- were reported within the dents, formalizing connec- risk,” referring to cases who and their class year – which we get to the cause.” non Campus. Sawyer said Columbian College of Arts tions the University’s sup- reported for serious mental allows the University to bet- Helen Cannaday Saulny, she made the student feel and Sciences, a college total- port services have had in or physical health concerns, ter track the type of student associate vice president and more at home at GW by con- ing about 54 percent of un- the past when addressing and students who were en- who decides to leave GW. dean of student academic necting her to student orga- dergraduates. students’ issues. Dean of Stu- tered into the system by Associate Dean of Stu- success, will evaluate the ef- nizations, academic advisers She said her “dream dents staff have worked in- multiple members of the dents Tim Miller said house fectiveness of this year’s soft and the housing office. goal” is to help more stu- formally with the University University. staff and community di- rollout with Sawyer. “She’s still here,” Saw- dents reach graduation. Counseling Center, house “If they end up leaving, rectors are often the “front “Our students seem to be yer said. “I think she’ll stay GW’s rate of completion – staff and faculty members to it’s them choosing to leave. lines” of the CARE Network, happy. We haven’t had any through graduation.” u

Chernak said the grants as possible avenues bringing in revenue, Chernak become more attractive to rate for up to five years, sti- “shrewd move” was timed for money. said. Last year, the University applicants, Chernak said. fling revenue buildup. CASH to take advantage of low Last year, net tuition raised a record $113 million. Chernak said one oppor- Knapp has focused on from p. 1 interest rates, as cash was revenue tallied more than The development office tunity to rake in tuition dol- minimizing the rate of tu- relatively cheap to acquire $538 million, according to is looking to recruit seven- lars comes from encouraging ition growth since he be- peer institutions, a trend and hold while traditional annual financial reports – a figure donors as well as in- fall study abroad options gan his tenure in 2007. The Chernak later attributed in revenue stabilizes. $32 million boost from 2010 crease annual alumni giving, – which deflate the student Board of Trustees set next part to the enrollment cap. “Down the road, the – representing nearly half a push that will partially population statistics – and by year’s tuition and fees at The University had University is going to have of the University’s total rev- fund the $275-million Sci- founding international pro- $45,780, about 3.7 percent about $620 million in cash to develop other sources of enue. Investments, grants, ence and Engineering Hall. grams. The University’s stra- higher than the year before. on hand as of last month. revenue,” he said. Chernak, contracts, rent and auxiliary University President tegic plan, set to be unveiled Katz maintained that the Executive Vice President who will retire in June after enterprises contribute to Steven Knapp said after at May’s Board of Trustees University currently has no and Treasurer Lou Katz said more than two decades at revenue, though no single February’s Board of Trust- meeting, will emphasize plans to change the tuition he did not expect tuition GW, oversees the offices of category matches a third of ees meeting that he hoped global partnerships. policy. revenue to level off due to financial aid, undergraduate tuition income. This year’s growing philanthropy The crunch could also “Each year, we look anew the enrollment cap, declin- admissions and student life. report will be released in July would break GW of its de- lead to future evaluation of at our tuition policy,” Katz ing to elaborate further. He Additional revenue at the end of the fiscal year. pendence on tuition as its the fixed-tuition program, said in an e-mail. “Fixed tu- denied that an anticipated brought in each year, “is go- The financial pressure primary source of revenue. though it’s not currently ition is being continued.” slowdown in tuition rev- ing to have to come through of topped-out enrollment There “is not a lot of an option that’s being con- Katz said fixed tuition enue played any role in his non-traditional sources,” has also fueled the growing flexibility to increase en- sidered, Chernak said. The serves as a comfort to families decision to double cash re- Chernak said, pointing to push for fundraising in re- rollment” even as the Uni- policy ensures undergradu- struggling to plan for college serves in March. fundraising and research cent years, another means of versity rolls out plans to ate students a flat tuition during the recession. u

interest in undergraduate re- Donaldson said. ness and the University students with five professors credit or hourly wages. RESEARCH search is contingent on pro- “The main challenge in Honors Program also have in 2009 to 19 students being Ehrmann said the Univer- spective and current students an institution as complex as systems in place to match matched up with 16 profes- sity would also keep its eyes from p. 1 and faculty knowing what is GW is communication across students with faculty re- sors this year. fixed on using research to en- available – heightening the colleges and programs," Paul search projects. But for more undergradu- hance student learning. “One of the contributions need for a website showcas- Hoyt-O’Connor, director of This academic year, 22 ates to perform research with “If you’re an institution we can make is to count [un- ing research that students the Center for Undergradu- undergraduates have as- faculty – a relationship many that’s trying to ramp up fac- dergraduate research], make have done with faculty, avail- ate Fellowships and Research, sisted 16 professors in re- say is mutually beneficial to ulty research, there are sort it more visible that GW is al- able funding and how stu- said. "That’s something we’re search through the honors teaching, learning and re- of two ways you can go. One ready a pretty special place dents can get involved. trying to tackle. This will, I program’s initiative. search – Hoyt-O’Connor said is it can eat away at the stu- when it comes to, in general, Current online offerings think, only cement and fur- The six-year-old Research a “culture shift” may be need- dents’ education, and the students putting what they’re through the Center for Un- ther formalize our interactions Experience for Undergradu- ed. The University’s 14,534 other it can reinforce the stu- learning to work into the real dergraduate Fellowships and with faculty when it comes to ates program in the business graduate students tradition- dents’ education,” Ehrmann world,” Ehrmann said. Research are too “scattered” undergraduate research.” school has seen rapid expan- ally fill research assistant roles said. “We really want it to be Donaldson added that and difficult to navigate, The GW School of Busi- sion, going from pairing five across campuses for academic the second.” u

here their entire lives and gave “three hours was enough time ularly attend group meet- Monday by DC Vote – an or- up the right to be represented,” "I am honored to fight for to devote to democracy.” ings among a total list of ganization that lobbies for PROTEST freshman Matt Laurinavicius, the people, not just myself, D.C. mayors must receive about 40 individuals. the District to receive full from p. 1 vice chair of the DC Statehood but the people who have Congressional approval to The DC Statehood Stu- representation in Congress – Student Association, said dur- spend local tax dollars and dent Association’s last colo- found that 78 percent of the But six marchers, includ- ing the march. lived here their entire lives D.C.’s delegate in Congress, ny campaign highlights the more than 1,000 individuals ing five GW students, were Laurinavicius was also and gave up the right to be Eleanor Holmes Norton, can District’s lack of Congressio- surveyed believed Congress arrested at about 4:45 p.m. arrested, along with Patrick serve on and vote in House of nal representation. Raising should not interfere with the when they sat down near the Kennedy, chair of the GW represented." Representatives committees awareness within the student city’s budget. intersection, effectively block- chapter of the DC Statehood as well as introduce bills, but body is the group’s top prior- D.C. politicians unveiled ing off traffic. Student Association, said. MATT LAURINAVICIUS does not have the authority to ity, Batchelor said, because an amped up campaign for Officers restrained the “It all happened pretty Vice Chair vote on legislation once it hits college students originate the District’s movement to handful of students using quickly honestly. It all came in DC Statehood Student the House floor. from different corners of the become the 51st state in No- disposable handcuffs with- a blur. I had prepared myself The DC Statehood Stu- country and can carry the vember, which includes cre- in five minutes, after three a week in advance, so I kind Association dent Association formed last message to their home states. ating a centralized statehood warnings to cease the sit- of knew what to expect,” Ken- June to engage students in “Every movement in his- website, increasing advertis- down stalling traffic. nedy said. “As soon as we got Kennedy said he and his the battle for the 51st state. tory that has been successful ing on Metro buses and mak- “I am honored to fight for out there, the police gave us fellow arrested protesters GW launched its chapter in has been fueled by young en- ing a plan to take their plea the people, not just myself, our warnings. But I knew it were released by the police November, garnering about ergy,” he said. cross-country to urge state but the people who have lived was all for a good cause.” within three hours, joking that 10 active members who reg- A national poll released legislatures for support. u

observed a male subject urinating by her CRIME LOG window. The subject fled before UPD arrived D.C. founded in 1963, edu- on scene. SERVICE "It's absolutely cates adults who struggle CREDIT CARD FRAUD –No identifiable suspect with basic literacy skills. 4/11/12 – Multiple from p. 1 amazing. This is About 120 students in Location: Multiple the center’s reading pro- Case closed DRUG LAW VIOLATION GW’s student service projects. the first time that gram, where the average A female student reported several fraudulent 4/14/12 – 7:26 p.m. More than 500 students age is 44 years old, have be- food charges made to her GWorld Card. Location: Marvin Center participated in the annual a university has tween a second and fourth University Police Department investigators Case closed Martin Luther King, Jr. Day grade reading level. Many determined that two female students had A UPD officer observed three male students of Service in January and approached of the program’s partici- made the charges. The perpetrators were smoking on the third floor terrace. One of GW’s Alternative Breaks pants are unable to gain em- acquaintances of the victim. the students was arrested for possession of Program has continued to the center." ployment because of their –Referred to disciplinary action marijuana. grow since it started in 2006. lack of literacy skills, Mary –Subject arrested Since University President MARY ALGIRE Algire, executive director of Steven Knapp’s tenure began Executive Director the center, said. UNAUTHORIZED USE OF A MOTOR SHOPLIFTING/DISORDERLY CONDUCT in 2007, he has emphasized The Washington Literacy Center Algire said she was im- VEHICLE 4/13/12 – 12:12 p.m. service with the expansion pressed that GW faculty 4/14/12 – Unknown Location: GW Deli of the Freshman Day of Ser- recognized the importance Location: Unknown Case closed vice and Martin Luther King ures like South African poli- of literacy for this particular Open UPD responded to a report from staff at the Jr. Day of Service. tician Nelson Mandela. age group. A staff member reported to UPD that an athletic GW Deli that two females unaffiliated with the The theme of the faculty The Washington Litera- “It’s absolutely amaz- department van had gone missing. University had been in the store and concealed project is leadership, mean- cy Center, a small commu- ing,” she said. “This is the first –Open case ing that the reading group’s nity-based organization in time that a university has ap- stolen items in their bags. The females were u stopped shortly after exiting the deli and books will focus around fig- the Shaw neighborhood of proached the center.” DISORDERLY CONDUCT became uncooperative with officers. They were 4/14/12 – 12:30 p.m. identified and barred from campus. Location: University Yard –Subjects barred from campus Case closed A faculty member reported to UPD that she –Compiled by Joy Finneran Melissa Turley Josh Perlman Features Editor Contributing Editor [email protected] [email protected] H April 19, 2012 w Page 6 Get off your alex winston Earth Day rally U Street Music Hall National Mall BOTTOM Thursday, 7 p.m. Sunday, noon Culture Events off the Foggy Bottom Campus $10 Free

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marie mcgrory | hatchet Staff Photographer 70-year-old Top left: Spencer Frenchman plays Michael Kelly, an undercover cop. Top right: Andrea Edman plays Nikki, who crouches over the dead body of Marjorie, played by Tori Kontor. Bottom right: Ken is played by freshman murder Ryan Jerome who laughs with Marjorie. The cast of 'The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940' uses the play's historic setting to extend their character's personalties by Julie Alderman GO online... “There is a lot of people not no- Hatchet Reporter to see photos from the who-dun it show ticing things that are going on that by the Fourteenth Grade Players. they should notice,” Aly Seeberger a Director Ava Taylor thought her H www.gwhatchet.com senior who plays the maid, said. last show of the year was a comedic While comparisons are obvi- murder-mystery, similar to the game, murderer, an act to which Von Gros- ous between the guess-who board Clue, but she soon discovered the senknueten is oblivious. Von Gros- game, Clue, and the play, Taylor says play’s plot was much more dimen- senknueten heads to bed and wakes she and the cast underestimated the sional than the classic board game. up the next day to prepare for the ar- show’s complex intricacies that keep rie Baverstock, said she looked up Advice from her grandmother Instead, the junior found di- rival of dinner party guests. the audience guessing. images of cultural figures and fash- helped shape wardrobe choices. Tay- recting “The Musical Comedy The guests are all former actors or Each character has a unique per- ion from the Greatest Generation. lor’s grandmother told her “If men Murders of 1940” – a mystery fea- crew members from a play in which sonal reaction to the discovery of a Freshman Greg Langstine said he weren’t wearing suits, they were un- turing a group of 10 people stuck three women were murdered, fore- diary, a cryptic collection from Bebe, watched other productions from der-dressed and if the ladies weren’t inside a mansion in Chappaqua, shadowing the next turning point of a showgirl who was murdered in the the 1940s in order to get the snappy wearing skirts below the knee it was N.Y. in December 1940 – to be more the show, as an invited guest turns guest’s previous play. comedic timing right. considered scandalous.” historically enriching. up and is also murdered at the same Some guests try and decode the “Because this is such a charac- Junior Ed Churchill, who plays “Not only is it a fun ‘whodunit’ time the maid’s cold corpse is discov- message hidden in the book while ter show, you have to over exag- alleged Irish tenor Patrick O’Reilly, kind of show, it also delves into the ered. Guests uncover truths about others blatantly ignore it. gerate it and just like in the 1940s, employs three different dialects in issues of the time, like World War II their fellow witnesses and everyone To produce a murder-mystery a lot of shows back then are very the production. He spent hours lis- and the real threat of the Nazis,” Tay- involved is a potential suspect. that is humorous and intriguing, the quick and snappy which builds in tening to recordings from the time lor said. “Under all of the comedy of In the second act, guests roam cast and crew embraced the 70-year- the humor,” Langstine. period to perfect his pitch. the show, there is a great snapshot of through secret tunnels in the man- old costumes and vernacular. Each Taylor’s technique for evoking “The Musical Comedy Murders the 1940s on stage.” sion, trying to uncover the location cast member came up with his or her yesteryear hit closer to home. She of 1940” runs Thursday through Sat- The mansion owner, Elsa Von of the unknown murderer. Each own way to brush up on the World said she talked over cultural cues urday with performances on 7 p.m. Grossenknueten, lives with her guest is unaware of one other’s War II-era history. with her grandparents, who lived Thursday and 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. maid Helsa Wenzel. presence, comically bumping in to Tori Kontor, a freshman who through the time period, becoming Friday and Saturday at the Blackbox Wenzel is killed by a masked each other in the dark. plays Broadway producer Marjo- her best resource. Theater in West Hall. u SLICE of life

Saying goodbye with a familiar attitude

My dad has a picture of team, alongside a reputation I me in his wallet from my first didn’t want to have with some grade picture day. of my teachers and peers. I’ve sat for Alitude became countless picture my metaphori- days since then, but cal dragon tattoo, this one reminds'' Ali Peters an identifier that him of me most – eclipsed all other curly blonde hair traits. I could only and a little chunky, hope it wouldn’t I pursed my lips into a devilish follow me to college. half smile, hinting that trouble Nabbing the chance to be wasn’t too far behind. The Hatchet’s Slice of Life col- My dad and I rightfully umnist at the end of my fresh- named that troublemaker “Ali- man year, I found my chance tude” during my sophomore for a redo. And four years later year in high school. as I write to fill my last few inches, I’m realizing I still have PHOto courtesy of scott figatner some Alitude left in me. Scott Figatner poses with his elusive and not-so-tasty Spanish orange, a personal symbol of seizing a new experience. The persona I tried so hard to drop has molded my Colo- nial experience. HATCHETEXPAT Leafing through my thick Twenty-two white binder of all the columns I’ve written, I found a high Taking a bite out of new experiences columns later, school piece with guidance I gave my peers: “Find your In Spain, the orange is king. of the possible use of pesticides but with the music of composers Richard I find it’s not voice, and use it.” You can find juicers that turn out health problems would not keep me Wagner and Giuseppe Verdi. Twenty-two Hatchet col- gallons of the freshly from my dream. In Toledo, I convinced my friend so much about umns later, I find it’s not so squeezed nectar in ev- It was time for to climb over a small barrier on a much about having a voice as it ery bar and restaurant. my fruit obsession cliff to walk over to a rock forma- having a voice as is knowing where and when to All of Spain’s naran- Scott Figatner to come to fruition. tion. With little traction, we careful- project it. jas are first-rate, and a Standing on a stone ly stepped down the side of the hill, it is where and That’s what Alitude and glass of their juice is so wall, I reached for an slipping slightly on the powdery Slice of Life have always been sweet and refreshing orange with flawless dirt. I placed my backpack down to when to project it. about. I covet this space as my here that it bears hardly flesh. I felt its moist gaze at one of the more breathtak- words of freedom. any resemblance to Tropicana. pores, pulled it gently off the branch ing views of the trip. After Commencement, I’ll That’s why I have been dying to and peeled it with my hands. Juice That’s when my backpack lend my voice to digital inter- try an orange straight off the tree. ran down my arms as I took a bite. started sliding down the rock face. national advocacy campaigns, They always tempted and evad- A foul taste of victory lingered Luckily, I retrieved my belongings where my Alitude will possi- ed me. From my hostel window in my puckered mouth. after a tiring struggle. bly have a chance to do some in Córdoba, I saw them just out of And just like my alas-it-turned- But no matter what opportu- With a column in the Deer- good. reach, hanging on a tall, solitary tree. out-to-be bitter orange, I've learned nities come your way, embrace field High School newspaper Like ending the week with In Toledo, they were in the court- while studying abroad that there are them without hesitation. There is a named after my sassy alter ego, Froggy Bottom pitchers, I’m yards of cloisters and cathedrals, a multitude of things you will try, chance they might disappoint, but the name stuck. I ended every going to miss the relief that surrounded by locked gates. Shak- some of which frankly might suck. that’s part of what makes new ex- column with the'' same prophet- comes with writing every inch ing the gates of Eden in disappoint- Without knowing much about an periences an adventure. ic line: “I know no one asked, of a column that has felt like ment, I pictured monks indulging opera I attended at the Teatro Real, I So if you see someone attempt- but that’s just my Alitude.” home. Though I’m sad to go, late at night and juicing countless found myself watching naked men ing to snag a bitter orange off a By senior year, I had cre- I leave you with some Alitude oranges without restraint. unsuccessfully attempting to climb on tree in Seville, don’t intervene. ated an image I both loved and and a parting message: Find When I arrived at Seville, the or- women in front of a massive chorus You’ll rob them of a memory and loathed. It got me a spot on the your voice and use it to do ange tree-lined streets taunted me with whose members all threw their shoes yourself of an amusing picture of Illinois All-State Journalism some good.u lingering desire. My friend warned me offstage. This was all, of course, paired their face. u The GW Hatchet CULTURE April 19, 2012 w Page 7 Celebrating slavery's end while waiting for statehood by Amulya Shankar Hatchet Reporter Dressed in traditional Union blues, civil war re-enactors marched down Pennsylvania Avenue as a reminder of history at the Emancipation Day cel- ebration Monday. City politicians used the April 16 event commemorating President Abra- ham Lincoln’s signing of the Compen- sated Emancipation Act that freed D.C. slaves on the same day in 1862 – nine months prior to the signing of the Eman- cipation Proclamation – to rally march- ers for the District statehood cause. “We have come from slavery, to Lincoln, to [Barack] Obama, to a mon- ument on the Mall for Martin Luther King,” Clarence Davis, D.C. public records administrator and historian, said. “All these issues are tied into this struggle around freedom, liberty, justice and equality that came out of slavery and discrimination and segre- gation, and fighting those battles.” Davis was one of hundreds of peo- ple at Freedom Plaza’s festivities mark- ing the 150th anniversary of the sign- ing. Festival-goers wore tags with the number 3,100 – the number of slaves freed by the act. Tents cropped up at the plaza cel- ebration, featuring singers and jazz music, as well as food and drinks. The celebration also featured a stage for speeches from political participants. A line of stalls sold commemorative T- shirts and marching band figurines. While Monday’s celebrations last- ed through the day and led into an evening fireworks display, the plan- event to one that includes a parade, ning committee organizes events year- musical performances and big-name round that explore themes of race, speakers. Legislation passed through slavery and life in the District. For ex- the D.C. Council in 2004 to turn the day ample, an April 18 lecture series panel into a city-recognized holiday, shutting featured Andrew Zimmerman, an as- local government offices to commemo- sociate history professor at GW, who rate the event. discussed international perspectives Loretta Carter Hanes, a D.C. resi- on emancipation. dent, was responsible for “single-hand- The panel, “DC Emancipation: The edly bringing back this glorious history Struggle for Freedom, Liberty, Justice to the D.C. community,” Davis said. and Equality” focused on the years “It was primarily an African-Amer- leading up to emancipation, as well as ican community and neighborhood its aftermath and impact on D.C. event that started out in the home of “The idea of rebelling against slav- Ms. Hayes. It grew,” David said. “Uni- ery was not just a U.S. phenomenon,” versities, churches and local organi- Zimmerman said. “It was something zations began hosting programs and that existed in colonies all over the eventually the District planned Eman- world.” cipation Day as a citywide event.” He called emancipation one of the Rev. Jesse Jackson capitalized on great examples of social change. the celebration as an opportunity to Mayor Vincent Gray tied the free- spread the statehood message. dom gained 150 years ago to struggles “We want representation! We want D.C. faces today. our rights! We want change,” Jackson "I think we all recognize that this said. “It’s a mixed joy, a blessing, a was as much an economic issue as it pain because the people are saved, but was a social issue. We are hardly free not free for democracy. After 150 years, in this city – although we're not en- we still do not have the right to vote." slaved in the way we were in 1862," He said he laments the 15 decades Gray said. that D.C. residents have spent without francis rivera | assistant PHOTO editor Davis said Emancipation Day has full representation in Congress since Top: Miss District of Columbia Ashley Boalch waves to observers as her car moves down the parade route. grown over the years from a small-scale the city's slaves earned freedom. u Bottom: Arkansas Baptist College Marching Band preforms during the Emancipation Day parade Monday. Page 8 w April 19, 2012 CLASSIFIEDS The GW Hatchet

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the second half of the season, it also begins a valuable 10-game home stand in April, an opportunity to capitalize on games at its familiar field. The team began that stand Tuesday, slamming George Mason

for a 10-2 victory, and maintaining momentum with an 8-1 win over UMBC Wednesday. “Each individual needs to stand up and take the responsibility,” Mrowka said. “You have to be re- '' sponsible. The hitters have to hit. Just like the [Washington Nation- francis rivera | assistant photo editor als] need their guys to hit, everyone Head coach Steve Mrowka surveys his team during the Colonials' Wednesday game against UMBC. GW tallied an 8-1 victory, its second win in a row at Barcroft Park. for us needs to do their part.” u Women's tennis team preps for Atlantic 10 postseason by nicholas ong have, sort of in our tool kit of ner, junior Mimi Hamling. Hatchet Staff Writer things to use.” “It’s definitely a confidence GW has more than just its ca- boost for both Mimi and I,” Krohn The Colonials have a valuable maraderie boosting play heading said. “We’re a great team together It's all gonna be a battle, and it'll weapon in their arsenal as they pre- into this weekend’s conference because we really complement our pare for the A-10 tournament this tournament at Boar’s Head Sports games. So we’re fairly, actually, be a fun tournament. weekend: They’re hot on the road. Club in Charlottesville, Va. The we’re really confident right now GW possesses a 13-4 record team has built up valuable mo- going into A-10’s.” dawn buth away from its home court. It’s a mentum over the last three weeks Last season, GW defeated pattern of play that’s indicative of the season. Rhode Island and Xavier in open- Women's Tennis of the team’s chemistry, proof of The Colonials own just a .500 ing play before falling to No. a unity throughout the roster that record in conference play this sea- 1 seed and eventual champion Head Coach boosts the play of each member of son, but they’ve won their last Richmond in the quarterfinals, the team. four matches, allowing opponents finishing fourth overall. This year, The team's ease with each oth- to earn just two points over that the Colonials are the No. 6 seed, er and experience will be one of period. Their 6-1 conference vic- and will open play against No. 11 pecially against the tough league each and every point and each and the biggest aids to GW’s play in tory over Saint Joseph’s April 14 Saint Joseph’s. competition. She expects each in- every match and compete consis- the postseason, head coach Dawn pulled GW’s league record to an Massachusetts, Charlotte and dividual match to be a battle, and tently will be enormous,” Buth Buth said. even 3-3. Richmond earned the first through said the Colonials don’t foresee said. “It’s all gonna be a battle “In the last two years, we’ve The Colonials roster has a third seeds, respectively, a glimpse any opponent presenting an op- and it’ll be a fun tour- had a lot of matches in the A-10 unique quality this season, as it is of the strong competition the Co- portunity for an easy victory. ''nament. We’re tournament which have come filled by players who have been to lonials could face over the tourna- The key for GW will be to re- really looking down to 4-3 or the last match,” the A-10 tournament. Senior Jac- ment. Tantamount to GW’s success main focused, its head coach said. forward to it.” Buth said. “That’s where experi- queline Corba said the team sees during postseason play will be its “As a team, staying consistent u ence – knowing and loving pres- its lack of young members as a ability to remain flexible and ad- is huge – being able to come out sure – is a huge part of what we positive heading into high-pres- just mid-match, like it did against sure postseason play. the Hawks in the last match of the “We have no freshmen, so we regular season. The ability to stay Jacqueline Corba Leah Pascarella all have great experience,” Corba loose, Buth said, was key to the said. “Two years ago we got sec- Colonials’ victory, an important Senior Sophomore ond place and obviously last year characteristic to bring into A-10 7-6 at No. 1 Singles we got fourth place, so we’re re- tournament play. 9-4 at No. 2 Singles ally looking to take the win and “In the doubles, Zoe and Mimi 11- 3 at No. 3 Doubles hopefully do well this weekend.” came out, and competed terrifically 10-6 at No. 2 Doubles Buth said the team’s seen a and made important adjustments,” boost in confidence from the Buth said. “[sophomore] Leah [Pas- recent victories, saying the carella], in her singles, was definitely Colonials have given them- close in the first set and she made some selves an “advantage” moving adjustments, and was a great problem forward into the postseason. solver, and did a terrific job.” Senior Zoe Krohn echoed P o s t s e a s o n her coach, speaking specifically play often comes to the boost the win- down to the ning streak gives her wire, Buth and doubles part- said, es-

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