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Despite being an avid rodeo fan, University Chief Investment Officer Don Lindsey has proven malpractice he refuses to be thrown by the market. Over the past three years, GW’s $1.1 billion endowment has by Aya Mueller drug at an off-campus party increased by 19.5 percent, giving the school the Hatchet Staff Writer seventh-highest rate of return among university near Howard and was then endowments nationwide. denied a rape kit at several hos- A Howard student is Lindsey, who started the University’s invest- pitals – including GW. suing the University for neg- ment office four years ago, said his current strategy A rape kit is a collection of ligence and medical malprac- is to find areas of the market that have not yet been bodily fluids and samples taken tice because she said she was exploited. after a possible sexual assault to raped and denied proper care “We’re very global in nature,” Lindsey said. help identify the perpetrator. It at GW Hospital for allegedly “Maybe 10 years ago, our research trips would have can include semen, blood and appearing intoxicated, accord- been to go to New York, Boston, Chicago and the body tissue. ing to documents filed in D.C. West Coast. Now, in addition to doing that, we’re GW Hospital allegedly Superior Court. going to Asia … we’re going to Latin America.” denied her treatment because The plaintiff, a 19-year- Real assets – such as commodities, land and doctors at Howard said she old sophomore, also filed suit natural resources – is an area the University has not appeared intoxicated, according against the District, Howard Victoria Villalobos/Hatchet photographer to court documents. University Hospital and several Don Lindsey, the University's chief investment offi cer, has See DON, p. B4 The Hatchet is withholding local doctors. The complaint helped grow the endowment about 19.5 percent over the states she was given a date-rape See RAPE, p. B4 last three years. Adjuncts struggle to aff ord the city Anthony Cartelli/ by Mike Phillips money or staying because of the Hatchet photographer Hatchet Reporter university environment. The pay also hampers professors from Terry McAuliffe, Ben Fritz has taught music living comfortably in one of the Chairman for Hil- as an adjunct professor at GW nation’s most expensive cities. lary Clinton for for 18 years and leads the GW The University says its tiff President and student band during the bas- with the part-time faculty union- former chairman ketball season, but has not seen ization effort has stymied its of the Democrat- a pay raise in his base salary ability to take a serious look at ic National Com- since 2001. But during the past salary raises. mittee, speaks to six years, the salary of GW’s Part-time faculty taught 46 College Demo- full-time employees has risen by percent of courses offered last crats at the orga- more than 18 percent. fall, according to University nization's kickoff He said, given his experience records. Kip Lornell, a full-time event Tuesday. and seniority, he would earn as adjunct professor in the music much as $5,000 more teaching department, said part-time sala- in the Fairfax ries accounted for County public only 1 percent of school system. the University’s “What keeps “I am part of an total budget. me at GW is a Compared to need to see ‘what educational family other local uni- happens next’,” and for versities, GW is Fritz said. “I am better or worse. disproportionate- Clinton adviser inspires Dems. part of an edu- ly dependent on cational family I’m buff-n-blue.” these instructors. and for better or Last year, George but if I were them, I would go take some time full-time volunteer in politics,” he said. worse. I’m buff- Mason University Former DNC chairman off and work on a presidential campaign,” McAuliffe started working with the and blue.” BEN FRITZ employed 1,022 McAuliffe said. “This is the most exciting time, Democratic National Committe for President The 1,305 ADJUNCT PROFESSOR adjunct professors. speaks of friendship the perfect time to be involved.” Carter when he was 22 years old and in the part-time profes- OF MUSIC By comparison, “Right now, in presidential politics, this is midst of studying at Georgetown law school. sors at GW are GW, with nearly as good as it gets,” McAuliffe told the crowds Within eight months, he became the financial paid an average 10,000 fewer stu- with the Clintons of about 200 students. director for the campaign. of $3,200 for each dents, employed The kickoff event for the College Democrats “I love asking people for money,” he joked. course they teach. A University 1,436 part-time faculty. by Lauren Emmett was co-sponsored by the College Democrats “What’s the worst thing they can say? No?” advisory issued in 2001 man- Fritz said the low pay at the Hatchet Staff Writer and Students for Hillary. Since joining the DNC, McAuliffe has dated certain base salaries across University is partially offset by McAuliffe spoke about his book, “What a helped to build a new headquarters for the disciplines and provided sug- the outstanding interactions with Terry McAuliffe, chairman for Hillary Party! My Life Among Democrats: Presidents, party as well as pay off their debt for the first gested ranges of compensation. GW students, but it can be “dis- Clinton for President and the former chairman Candidates, Donors, Activists, Alligators and time in the party’s history. Since then, wage growth has heartening and de-motivating” of the Democratic National Committee, said Other Wild Animals,” which came out in McAuliffe spoke about his longtime friend- stalled. for his professional morale. that students should take time off from school January and has been on the New York Times ship with the Clintons. The low pay leaves GW pro- Lornell, a driving force to work on presidential politics Tuesday night and Washington Post’s bestseller lists. In the “They’re the most expensive friends I’ve fessors in a precarious situation behind a part-time faculty union- in Jack Morton Auditorium. book he writes about starting his own business ever had,” he said. where they are faced with the “I wouldn’t say this to their professors, at age 14 and then being able to retire early. dilemma of leaving for more See LIVING, p. B3 “Since I was 35, I have pretty much been a See MCAULIFFE, p. B4 A LOOK AT THE OBSTACLES TO CONSTRUCTION PLANS ON SQUARE 54

photo illustration by Ryder Haske and Andy Nacin/Hatchet staff A panoramic view of Square 54, a vacant lot that formerly housed the GW Hospital. Zoning approval for construction is in its fi nal stages. Square 54 construction is close to beginning Boston Properties say they want to deal with protests before signing a contract by Harold Olsen across from the GW Hospital were approved their concerns public. Hatchet Staff Writer last spring by the D.C. Zoning Commission – Stroman said Boston Properties would like after three years of negotiations. Neither Boston to see any protests resolved before signing the Construction on the Square 54 lot can Properties nor Kettler, the two real estate devel- contract. begin in about two weeks when the Zoning opment companies expected to lease the land, “The community was given an opportu- Commission’s approval from last May is made have signed contracts with the University. Jake nity to speak, and I know that there were a few official, University and city officials said. Stroman, project manager for Boston Properties, select members of the community who were not Once the decision is finalized, developers said his company and the University agreed in excited about the development plans for Square will be able to apply for the appropriate building 2004 to sign a 60-year lease for the lot. 54,” Stroman said. permits. There will be another one-week appeal Since the May decision – a 5-0 vote in favor Joy Howell, president of the Foggy Bottom period at that time. A University spokesperson of allowing the construction – Stroman says he Association, a neighborhood group that has said construction could begin as late as early has not received any further complaints from opposed Square 54 development, said she 2008. community groups. Concerned groups will have Plans for development of the empty space 30 days after finalization of the approval to make See SQ54, p. B3

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Capp said the question was SABRIEF very clear. CAMPUS “The students deserve more SNAPSHOT Pigeon Feed Capp said BoT should consider money,” said Capp, who served CALENDAR funding for student orgs. on the SA Senate fi nance commit- tee for two years as a senator. She Student Association Presi- said as SA president she could not THURSDAY dent Nicole Capp said Tuesday promote any certain platform. night at the Marvin Center that Brill said. “To me, it’s just Turkish Foreign Policy Expert she wants the University’s Board personally painful to see students Bulent Aliriza of Trustees to examine the student who wanted things to happen … Bulent Aliriza, senior associate activity fee at their meeting later that don’t happen because we director of the Center for Stra- this month. don’t have the money.” tegic and International Studies’ Capp, a junior, told the SA – Andrew Springer Turkey Project, will discuss Tur- Senate she would request the key’s relations with its southern board form an ad-hoc commit- neighbors as part of the Middle tee to look into the fee that funds GREEKBRIEF East Policy Forum. more than 400 student organiza- 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. tions on campus. Alpha Phi Omega focuses on Harry Harding Auditorium, Room “The Board of Trustees community service 213, 1957 E Street should be abreast of big issues on Please RSVP to [email protected] campus, and this is defi nitely one Sponsored by the Elliott School of them,” Capp said. Since its re-chartering in 2000, of International Affairs The student body voted two Alpha Phi Omega, a co-ed service weeks ago not to recommend an fraternity with approximately 40 Reduce Test Anxiety increase in the student fee. Ap- members, has grown to become Learn effective techniques for proximately 1,400 people voted in GW’s largest service fraternity. reducing apprehension you the election that narrowly failed Jonah Olken-Dann, Alpha might experience before, during by 4 perecentage points. Phi Omega’s membership direc- or after a tough test. The large turnout for a spe- tor, said GW’s location provides 12 to 1 p.m. cial election shows the impor- the organization with plenty of 2033 K Street, Suite 330 tance of the issue, Capp said. projects around the city. Sponsored by the University SA Senator and senior Na- “There are tons of opportu- Counseling Center than Brill (SoB-U) said the Board nities for community service here should look at the student fee (in D.C.),” he said. “But you’re FRIDAY because it affects everyone that is doing it on your own. One of part of the University. Brill intro- the most attractive things (about Peter Aquino duced legislation for the referen- a service fraternity) is all of the Peter Aquino, president and dum last spring. people who like to do community CEO of RCN Corporation, will “There’s student life that service.” present an information ses- should be happening on this Alpha Phi Omega’s service sion to GW students. RCN is campus that’s not happening,” projects include park cleanups, a telecommunications services Brill said. “We just don’t have the playground work parties and a company that boasts 424,000 money.” longstanding cooperative rela- domestic customers. Business Brill said there might be tionship with Charlie’s Place, a Ryder Haske/assistant photo editor attire required. other, more creative ways for the soup kitchen and resource center From left to right, Nathan Gilbert, Bryan Xu and Cindy Shen, feed pigeons on Monday near 10:30 to 10:50 a.m. Board to bring money to student for DC’s homeless community. Capitol Hill. The warm temperatures are expected to continue throughout the next week. Duques Hall, Room 420 organizations without a straight Charlie’s Place is affi liated with RSVP via GWork, School of fee increase. St. Mary’s Church, and receives Business “Students said that a fee in- donations and assistance from a crease wasn’t the way to do it,” variety of service groups and in- program where members collect added nine new members who SATURDAY Brill said. “Other avenues need to dividuals. GWorld donations from students are mostly sophomores and ju- Correction be pursued …a vote’s a vote.” The shelter serves hot break- to benefi t Charlie’s Place. This niors. D.C. Green Festival SA Sen. Kevin Kozlowski fasts to about 80 homeless men year’s Swipe Out Hunger event “Spring rush is our bigger In "Kalb presses Couric Join GW Students for Fair Trade (U-At Large) said the SA did not and women and also provides will take place Nov. 13 to Nov. 15 rush,” said Olken-Dann. “People on Iraq" (Sept 27, p 1. ), The and explore the 4th Annual D.C. do much to publicize the election. clothing, toiletries, newspapers at Marvin Center. want to fi nd their way around.” Hatchet erroneously reported Green Festival. The festival will He said the details might have and other goods to people in Alpha Phi Omega also par- Olken-Dann described a that Couric began her career feature more than 100 speakers, been ambiguous, including the need. APO works with Charlie’s ticipates in rallies and marches recent project at an elementary at WRC-TV in Washington. more than 350 exhibits, workshops fact the increase would only affect Place by donating collected goods in D.C. to raise awareness for school in which Alpha Phi Ome- Before Couric worked for and yoga and dance lessons. future students. and money, and by serving break- causes such as diabetes and ga members painted hopscotch WRC, she worked for ABC 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. “There was too much of an fast to the homeless on Friday AIDS. Unlike the Pan-Hellen- and foursquare courts and a News and CNN in Wash- D.C. Convention Center assumption from members of mornings. ic and Inter-Fraternity Council map of the United States on the ington, and later CNN in At- Entry fee is $7 the SA, myself included, that this The fraternity’s most im- Greek organizations, Alpha Phi playground blacktop. lanta and the NBC affi liate in Sponsored by Co-Op America would go over positively,” Ko- portant fundraiser is its annual Omega has already completed Miami, WTVJ. and Global Exchange zlowski said. Swipe Out Hunger campaign, a its rush season. The fraternity –Alyssa Vincent Hill News The GW Hatchet Thursday, October 4, 2007 | A3 XM Radio and GW talk politics CCAS to review, programming heard by XM listeners across fessionals who have worked – and are still Satellite radio show the country, and we’re very pleased to be working – in the field.” working together on this latest project,” Litzinger said he hoped to feature GW Straley said. professors and students debating “real revise GCRs will cover the 2008 Michael Freedman, vice president issues” and has invited members of the for Communications, said XM agreed to College Democrats, Republicans, Indepen- by Lindsay Corcoran anymore.” presidential election broadcast the show based on the success of dents and the Green Party to upcoming Hatchet Staff Writer Anbinder said he does not want other GW-produced shows because of the shows. to teach students who are only in his by Sarah Scire University’s reputation as “the most politi- All material will be related to the 2008 The Columbian College of Arts course to fulfill the humanities re- Hatchet Staff Writer cally active campus in America.” presidential campaign but will also include and Sciences is looking to revise its quirement. “It also provides some very nice posi- coverage of political events that take place General Course Requirements for the “There are students who don’t The University and XM Satellite Ra- tive visibility for GW on a national basis between now and the 2009 inauguration. first time in eight years. like history. I don’t want them in my dio are teaming up to produce a nation- and spotlights our faculty experts and stu- The show also plans to feature programs The school’s deans council has class,” he said, “as much as I think all ally broadcasted program about the 2008 dents,” Freedman said. related to the presidency such as the history plans to set up subcommittees to re- people should take history.” presidential election that will feature GW The program will include results from of The White House and some of the most view the college’s current GCRs and Eric Cline, a member of the deans professors and students. the GW Battleground Polls, a national, bi- interesting and unusual races for the office, make recommendations for revision. council and a professor in the classics The first edition of “Politics: From the partisan survey of potential voters created Freedman said. The GCRs in the college were last re- department, said the arrival of a new Nation’s Capital” aired on Sept. 24 and by the Graduate School of Political Man- XM’s 8.2 million subscribers will be viewed about eight years ago, but no dean makes this a good time to look will continue to air weekly for the next agement in 1991. able to hear the hour-long show on Chan- substantial changes were made. The at the GCRs. 18 months on XM Satellite Radio’s new The show’s host, Sam Litzinger, has nel 130. For non-subscribers, the show will last time siginificant changes were “It seems to be an issue that is “P.O.T.U.S. '08” channel. The channel, worked for CBS, NBC, the Associated Press, also be aired on 3WT (1500 AM and 107.7 made was in 1988. worth looking into to see if a change which stands for “President of the United National Public Radio and the British Broad- FM) in the District and on WRGW, GW’s “This is not a needs to be made States,” broadcasts 24-hour coverage of casting Corporation over his 30-year career. Web-based student radio station. Produc- quick process,” said at all,” he said. “We the election and includes everything from He said the program will vary in format each ers also hope to make the show available Marguerite Barratt, “There are students might just be creating raw footage of presidential debates to inter- week but would mix historical clips, mate- on iTunes. dean of the Colum- more work for our- views with expert analysts. rial from the campaign trail and interviews In addition to the “Politics: From the bian College. “We who don’t like selves.” Kevin Straley, senior vice president of with members of the GW community. Nation’s Capital,” GW produces XM Radio need to find the key history. I don’t want Martin Zysmilich news, talk and sports programming at XM “We are trying to tap into the wealth of shows “GW Presents American Jazz” and fundamentals and teaches chemistry Satellite Radio, called the first show a suc- knowledge on the GW campus especially “GW Presents Beyond Category” hosted ask questions like them in my class, courses for non-sci- cess for both XM and the University. the GW graduate political management by Dick Golden, special assistant for Broad- ‘what does an edu- as much as I think ence majors. He said “GW has produced a wide variety of program,” Litzinger said. “They have pro- cast Operations and University Events. „ cated person need to he is opposed to de- know?’ We might not all people should creasing the number necessarily change take history.” of science GCRs, as anything, but having he said a background RH Bistro moves to State Plaza the right conversa- in science is necessary tions is important.” TYLER ANBINDER for any career. referring to Knapp’s move. Barratt said if “When some of the HISTORY DEPARTMENT Alumni Assoc. “But in the end it worked out anything is changed, most important prob- great, we’re at a closer proxim- the number of GCR’s CHAIR lems of our modern forces the ity to GW.” will be decreased. world are intrinsically Truelove said after leav- “We are definite- of scientific origin, ing their old venue they ap- ly not going to increase them,” she all educated citizens should have a eatery's move proached the State Plaza Hotel said. strong science background,” he said. – located on F Street between Executive Vice President for Aca- by Eric Roper David Grier, associate dean for 21st and 22nd streets – because demic Affairs Donald Lehman said Metro News Editor academic programs at the Elliott they had an empty dining area. the Columbian College may consider School of International Affairs, said “(State Plaza) liked the fact creating a core curriculum, where his school reviews its curriculum The restaurant formerly that (RH Bistro) was busy and all students are required to take the every five to seven years, but that known as RH Bistro has relo- people seemed happy,” True- same three or four classes. they are not looking to change the cated to the State Plaza Hotel love said. “And they obviously Tim Little, vice president of aca- required courses in the school. The because of University Presi- know we have a good relation- demic affairs for the Student Asso- school’s upper level courses are dent Steven Knapp’s move to ship with the University and ciation, said his organization will broad and encompass many disci- Alumni House. students as well.” Alex Ellis/assistant photo editor likely have representation on the Co- plines, he said. The University told the res- Though the restaurant lumbian College’s GCR review com- “CCAS is a different type of taurant’s owner this spring that moved during the summer, (Left to right, clockwise) Austin Tracy, Cory Nishi, Loes Wierstra Holly Rich and Andrew Kidd enjoy dinner at F Street Bistro. mittee. The SA will hold town halls learning,” Grier said. “They give stu- its lease would not be renewed they are still waiting for full and information sessions in order to dents breadth early, then work in the because the Alumni Association GWorld capabilities. Truelove get student input on the topic. field.” – which was formerly in Alumni said he is waiting to resolve were going to hurt their busi- can begin as soon as October ness regardless of the move. 12, when they have moved out Students in the Columbian Col- Some students in the Columbian House – needed the space. The this before advertising more lege must take a minimum of 17 class- College said the requirements should restaurant operated in that loca- extensively. Truelove said within sev- completely. eral months they will be up to The Hatchet reported last es in seven different areas, including be more flexible. tion for about four years. “One of things we knew math, science and humanities. Some “I think requiring so many GCRs Robert Truelove, the owner would impact us was when they full service, once again provid- month that the D.C. Commis- ing their take-out menu. sion on Fine Arts approved professors call this an outdated sys- is counterproductive to (the Co- of the eatery, changed the name changed the meal plan in the tem, with too many requirements. lumbian College’s goals,” said Sean of the restaurant to the F Street Marvin Center,” said Truelove, Matt Lindsay, director of plans to renovate the historic Alumni Communications, said building. The plans need to be “We baby students too much,” Rourke, a sophomore in the Colum- Bistro, noting that RH Bistro is referring to the required spend- said Tyler Anbinder, chair of the his- bian College. “I feel like I get less of too reminiscent of its relation- ing limits for underclassmen the Alumni Association moved presented to the D.C. Residen- across the street so they could tial Association, and then re- tory department. “It was designed a range of classes and I can’t take the ship with the University. implemented this year at J Street. for students 20 years ago. I don’t classes outside my major that I want “I think it's one of those He said since a lot of his remain on campus. approved by the Commission Lindsay added that reno- on Fine Arts before renovations think students now need to be forced to (because I need to fulfill so many things where it’s an unintended customers were freshmen in to take classes (outside their majors) requirements.” „ consequence,” Truelove said, Thurston, the spending limits vations to the Alumni House can begin. „

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The ability to examine and embrace change is a vital element to any successful institution – and GW is no different. Indeed the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences should be encouraged in its plans to revise the school’s General Curriculum Require- ments, something that has not been reviewed in eight years. As GW welcomes new CCAS Dean Mar- guerite Barratt, new University President Steven Knapp and as GW readies for a new round of accreditation evaluations soon, plenty of new ideas for change are available. Yet the University has some unresolved aca- demic business to attend to before any signif- Federal funds increase financial aid icant changes can be considered – the four- by-four class schedule proposition. With an overhaul of the current scheduling system in Th e importance of making education a reality for all question, any changes stemming from this GCR examination could prove futile. Finally Congress and President George W. Instead it will be paid for by reducing the sub- I’m not saying that your position in society In the spring, representatives from both Bush have done something we can get behind. sidies to student loan companies. And while I should be the sole factor in a college’s deci- the CCAS and Elliott School of International Last week President Bush signed the College certainly would have liked this to happen a few sion to admit you or give you money. Yet it is Affairs deferred any decisions on the pro- Cost Reduction and Access Act into law. It is the years ago so that I could have been borrowing difficult to deny that a student from the lower posal until the new administration was in largest investment in financial aid by the gov- at 3.4 percent instead of 6.8 percent, this act will portion of the socioeconomic scale will have place. As of now, the plan seems to be at a ernment since the G.I. Bill during World War certainly benefit my brothers and many others to work harder to achieve the same grades as standstill with no clear outcome on the hori- II, and after college costs who will attend college in the near future. someone who was born into an easier life. And zon. Although this evaluation may provide rising 35 percent over the While the government should still do more that is before they even worry about paying for some insight on the debate, CCAS should be past five years, it is a wel- to help students afford college, this influx of school. concerned with addressing the GCR issue in come change. financial aid should allow colleges to bring on Colleges can also help to foster a higher a timely manner. Starting now, CCAS should The law will gradu- more people from lower socioeconomic levels. graduation rate, and thus more applicants set a standard of evaluating their GCR poli- ally raise the maximum A recent New York Times piece entitled “The from poorer areas (for example Camden, N.J., cies on a consistent basis like other GW col- Pell grant award from New College Try” cited a study that said just 10 where less than half graduate high school) by leges – regardless of four-by-four. $4,050 today to $11,600 percent of students at 146 selective colleges and developing programs that instill the impor- Putting the four-by-four debate aside, a by 2012. Pell grants do universities come from the bottom half of the tance of education in children, and help parents thorough look at CCAS’s current system of not have to be repaid to socioeconomic scale, which is based on parental encourage academic development throughout curriculum requirements is long overdue. the government. It will income, education and occupation. And here their time in school. The parents of a child do Although it was examined less than a de- cut the interest rates on at GW, while there are certainly exceptions, not need to be college graduates themselves in cade ago, no signifi cant changes to the GCR Stafford and other feder- FRANK most students are not hurting for money. Such order to see the importance of an education. system have been made in almost 20 years, ally backed loans in half a gap across the nation should not be viewed Neither of my parents have a college degree, something that is problematic on several lev- to 3.4 percent over that BROOMELL as acceptable in the U.S. We cannot just leave but their insistence on me having a good educa- els. same time frame. The law behind such a large segment of the population. tion is what got me here. Most of this fall’s freshmen weren’t even also establishes a path to High school students from this segment of The financial help is finally starting to come born yet the last time CCAS implemented $5,000 of loan forgive- the population face many challenges. There are around to match the costs of attending college, serious changes in this area. The world of ness over five years for many more obstacles in the way of that stu- although it still has a ways to go. This new law education is constantly evolving, which is those serving in areas of national need such dent’s success than there are in the way of a stu- should help more students afford college. At the especially pertinent for an arts and sciences as nurses, early childhood educators, highly dent at a preparatory school or an elite public same time it is now on colleges to work to bring college that offers fi elds ranging from psy- qualified teachers in low-income schools, pub- school in suburbia. Colleges can help this prob- more people to the college level so that colleges chology to biology to forensic science. Some lic sector employees and those in national ser- lem by giving more weight to the application of can continue to help people move up the social of these disciplines have seen such revolu- vice. This will help students more easily afford a student from a low-income area. Colleges and ladder, and not just maintain a status quo. tionary research in recent years that students college. the government should also continue to find —The writer is a junior majoring in interna- should have the opportunity to take more Perhaps the best part of this initiative is that ways to help these students afford college. tional affairs with a concentration in conflict and classes in these majors, giving them a fi rmer it will come at no additional cost to the taxpayer. Hard work is still the key in America, and security. grasp on the materials they are passionate about. Every year, the etertnal question is asked by nearly every CCAS student: Why do I need this class that is totally unrelated to my Making D.C. a little more friendly major? This is a liberal arts college and stu- dents must possess a basic understanding of a wide variety of fi elds, but the current num- Take the time to be a good neighbor ber of GCRs are more often considered more harmful than benefi cial to overwhelmed stu- While living just off-campus dur- fine lookin’ lads, or maybe every indi- I’m talking about. I mean, I’m not one to peering at your every move, every ges- dents. However, it is important to remember ing the summer months in D.C. on the vidual that walked by was envious of judge people based solely upon appear- ture, every dig in your nose and every that most GW students come from good high corner of H and New Hampshire, I our 5:30 p.m. cold one, but we got more ance – but then again, I do go to GW. pick of your wedgie. How are we, as schools, where they were required to take took advantage of something I’d never stares from passers-by than a couple of It’s sick, I know, but somehow I get human beings living in a city like the everything from biology to history to Span- had before: a front yard, complete with lions humping at the zoo. Sitting behind pleasure out of taking notice of other District, expected to live our lives with ish. Frankly, if it is a class the student does furnitu r e a wooden picket fence, there should people's faux pas or strange cultural any sense of normalcy, knowing all not want to be taking, it is not likely that they for sitting have been a sign that read, “Please don’t norms that most of us don’t notice all the while that we’re constantly being will retain more from the college version of or "chillin" feed the college students.” the time. You start to see certain pat- watched and watching each other, all from the high school class, after the exams as the kids Most of the time people just kept terns in people after some time, espe- day every day? are in. say. On most walking, but on occasion the friendly cially with all the tourists that come to Here’s my idea. Stop acting like Making an English major take three lab days upon Foggy Bottom-hood crack-heads would this city every day. You get fanny packs, freakin’ robots and actually interact sciences is going to frustrate both student returni n g stop by to talk with us, ask us for a beer bad haircuts, obesity, over-sized cam- with people. Talk to one another, smile, and professor. As Tyler Anbinder, chair of home from and continue on their merry way. You eras, American-flag apparel, confused say hello to a stranger. Too many times the history department summed up, “There work, my know, it’s strange that in such a busy faces trying read a map – and that’s just I have walked the streets of Foggy are students who don’t like history. I don’t roommates city like Washington, nobody really on the Metro. Once you ride the escala- Bottom and made eye contact with want them in my class.” Students suffering and I would stops to notice you until you’re not tor up out of the bowels of the earth someone I know or have met a few to survive a class they don’t want to be en- pop open a BRENDAN doing anything at all. It’s as if you’re and step onto campus, a whole other times, only to be snubbed off or ignored. rolled in often end up learning little but see beer out front, expected to be moving and accom- world unfolds before your very eyes. I don’t care if you don’t remember my their grade point average decline. This same put our feet POLMER plishing something at all times – but as It’s a world filled with huge, bug-eyed name as I probably don’t know yours issue plagues the professors who must con- up on an adja- soon as you stop to sit and do nothing sunglasses, backpacks, polo shirts and either. Still, a simple “sup” and a little front uninterested students while teaching cent chair and in a busy environment, you suddenly cargo shorts. There’s hipsters, preps head-nod should always be in order. peers who genuinely want to be in the class. unwind one become the center of attention. and jocks. Hotties, cuties and fuglies. So next time you pass a group of us In the end, classes should be reduced to sip at a time. Since moving to the District three Someone once told me that the chillin’ in a front yard somewhere and a laundry list of things to trudge through With the Watergate and the years ago, people-watching has become average person living in the District is you walk by and stare, heed the way of over four years. A true educational experi- Kennedy Center just around the corner, both a hobby and a fine-tuned skill of photographed hundreds of times a day the crack-heads and say “Hey.” We just ence should refl ect a student’s interests and a hotel next door and another across the mine, which is why I found it strange just by surveillance cameras, from rid- may give you a cold brew and allow expertise. While general requirements might street, as well as the GW Hospital and to suddenly be thrown onto the other ing the Metro, walking down the street you into our zoo cage as we sit and help discover a new interest for a student, the Metro down the block, there was a side of the game. People were watching near federal buildings and police cam- watch the world go by, secretly ridicul- the amount necessary for graduation should fair amount of foot traffic that passed in me! Now, if you happen to be like me eras. When you add that to the number ing one lame tourist at a time that make not compromise the rest of their educational front of our house, especially at the end and enjoy snickering at the ridiculous of people that stare and check you our nation’s capital oh-so-very special. career. of the day as we sat outside. individuals that surround you day to out, whether their people-watching is –The writer, a senior majoring in journal- Maybe it was because we’re such day, you probably already know what intentional or not, that’s a lot of eyes ism, is a Hatchet columnist and arts editor. letters to the editor

Org. funding still an issue were able to bring James Carville to campus last University lacking in insurance letter the University purports to have sent In a recent letter to the editor (Oct. 1, p. 4), Jon year for a small fraction of his initial request. communication would have been a minimal baseline. I also Gottschalk makes some observations on funding We understand that the more economical we are I was saddened to read the watered-down note, curiously, that on the date that I was for the College Democrats that require further today, the more opportunities we can provide to version of my health care plight in The Hatchet originally told that this story was to run the review. Jon suggests that the College Democrats our members tomorrow. (Oct. 1, p. 6). The real point of the story was to University finally emailed the student body should “try fi rst asking for support from their It seems inconsistent that the author hails be that GW health officials were most guilty of to alert us of the change – nearly a month members then from an increase in funding from the recent rejection of the student fee increase in severe marketing communications blunders into the first semester. The most egregious the student body at large.” Perhaps the writer is one breath, and then suggests that the SA should more than anything. As a former board marketing error I’ve saved for last. If a tree unaware that our organization does have a small give more money to smaller organizations, at the chair of an American Marketing Association fell in the woods of Maine, would you hear lifetime membership fee that we use to help offset expense of larger ones in the next. Had the fee chapter and a student of marketing, I know it in California? (Probably not.) To that end, the operational expenses of our organization and increase passed, the SA could have more easily that basing all outbound communications just because something is published in your aids in bringing fi rst-rate Democratic speakers funded all student groups large and small. The hopes on just one letter, placed perilously own little space on the Internet does not mean and programming to campus. In addition, we small fee increase (one dollar per credit hour) into the hands of the U.S. Postal Service, does that people read it or even magically know have employed numerous other fundraising would have added $60,000 for student organization not a successful marketing communications that your page has been updated. I strongly opportunities to help us be more self- suffi cient. funding next year alone. This would signifi cantly package make. For the University to say that encourage GW health officials to recognize Jon is correct about one thing: we decrease the burden placed on the fi nance they have done their utmost to communicate the difference between “push” and “pull” traditionally have gotten a large allocation committee to make tough funding decisions. It is this radical (and seemingly positive) change communications and to learn from their from the Student Association. As a nationally our hope that the next time the fee increase comes of our entire health care system, according to mistake that left myself and others barren of recognized group and the largest student up, students will view it as a reasonable avenue basic rules of direct marketing, would have health care for over three weeks. organization on campus, at the most politically to provide the additional funding that all student mandated no fewer than three “touches” to Elvis Oxley active school in the country, this seems fi tting. groups desperately need. each student. Graduate Student The College Democrats have been good stewards Michael Weil From my experience and from a cursory of the student’s money, looking for cost-saving Vice President, GW College Democrats index of our student body demographics, one options whenever possible. For example, we text message and one e-mail, in addition the

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Colleges rally for Jena 6 CRIMELOG 9/29/07 - Mitchell Hall - Liquor Law Violation 11:05 p.m. - case closed 9/29/07 - West End - 11:30 Kogan Plaza. The walk-out and University. Assault UPD received a call about p.m. - case closed Students fi ght the march to the Mall were a part In Kogan Plaza, demonstration disorderly conduct at the UPD was called for a noise of the National Call to Injustice and organizers asked students to docu- 9/29/07 - 23rd Street - 12:15 7-Eleven underneath Mitch- complaint in the residence hall. Intolerance, a nationwide protest ment instances of racial injustice on a.m. - case closed ell Hall. A staff member said When UPD offi cers arrived, they racism at Kogan, involving more than 50 colleges GW’s campus and describe what A male unaffi liated with GW was the unknown subject walked heard loud music playing. When and universities. they hoped to see change. Orga- walking on the sidewalk when he out of the store yelling at the several people left the room, the on Natl' Mall “GW wanted to be a part of nizers told the crowd they would was assaulted by three unidenti- staff. The subject was not offi cers made contact with the that, given its political interests,” forward these testimonials to the fi ed males. He stated the assail- at the scene when UPD ar- occupants. There were 17 peo- by Linda Fecteau said Charles Basden, a senior and University to make administrators ants verbally abused, pushed rived. ple in the room, with alcohol in and Elise Kigner president of the BSU. “It doesn’t all more aware of what was happen- and kicked him. When one of No identifi able suspects plain view. Three of the individu- Hatchet Reporters begin and end with the Iraq War.” ing on campus. the assailants twisted his ankle als were of age, and two were Six high school students in The group that marched to the because of the violent kicking, Drug Law Violation unaffi liated with the University. GW students walked out of Jena, La., were charged with at- Mall spoke to students from other the other two helped him fl ee Fifteen students were referred class Monday, wrote testimonials tempted second-degree murder for universities about racism at their the scene. The complainant 9/30/07 - Thurston Hall - to SJS. documenting racism on campus beating a white classmate after a schools and proposed that leaders then fi led a report with the Uni- 2:56 a.m. - case closed Subjects barred from campus and marched to the National Mall noose was hung from a tree in their from D.C. area schools meet to talk versity Police Department and UPD offi cers on patrol smelled to inform people about the Jena Six school yard. Many say the charges about racism on college campuses. the Metropolitan Police Depart- a suspicious odor coming from Theft trials and other instances of racial are excessive and that the students’ While some present at the rally ment. a room. Offi cers knocked on injustice. actions were in response to a hate spoke about taking action against Public space incident the door, and one of the oc- 9/29/07 - Building AA and “What happened in Jena is a crime. the Jena community, junior Amy cupants answered. UPD did Rice Hall - 2:52 a.m. - case representation,” junior Johanna Sophomore Irene Ojo-Felix Dorfman said efforts to combat Disorderly Conduct a sweep of the room, and the closed Leonidas said. “I think it’s time we said about 15 students – half of her racism should be focused closer to community director was con- A cab driver reported that two get all the skeletons out of the closet African-American history class – home. 9/29/07 - 23rd and H streets tacted, who then performed an male passengers ran off with- and address these issues.” walked out for the protest, with the “I think we could also focus - 3:06 a.m. - case closed administrative search. A Ziploc out paying their fare. A UPD van She continued, “If we can’t support of the professor. a lot on D.C. and what’s going on UPD was dispatched because bag containing a marijuana-like driver observed one of the indi- make a statement to the whole “What we’ve been trying to here,” she said. “If we’re not even of a report of an intoxicated substance was found along viduals crouching in the alleyway wide world, at least we can make do is inform students, and they’ve focusing on local politics, then who person. Offi cers made contact with other drug paraphernalia. between Building AA and Rice a statement to the people around been informing us (about racial in- are we to yell at Louisiana?” with the subject, a male GW The substance tested posi- Hall. The offi cer stopped the in- us.” cidents on campus),” said Michael Junior Mei Loo told the crowd student, who said he just broke tive for marijuana, and a total dividual, and the cab driver said About 50 students gathered Tapscott, director of the MSSC. on the National Mall that the GW’s up with his girlfriend and drank of 8.1 grams was confi scated. he would not press charges if he in Kogan Plaza and 20 students Organizers handed out copies efforts in Kogan Plaza catered to- alcohol at a local nightclub. The There were four people in the paid the fare. The subject, unaffi l- marched down to the National of articles on racial incidents at oth- ward a much wider, less radical individual was of age and con- room, three of whom were GW iated with GW, paid the fare and Mall to join students from Howard er colleges. These include a noose audience. sented to a fi eld sobriety test. students referred to SJS. The apologized to the cab driver. and Georgetown. found hanging at Maryland’s cam- “It’s all about marching and all Referred to Student Judicial other person, a guest, was es- Subject barred from campus The Black Student Union and pus last month and themed parties about being very dramatic,” she Services corted out of the building. the Multicultural Student Services enforcing racial stereotypes that said, “But the thing is everyone Subject barred from campus. –Compiled by Amy D’Onofrio Center coordinated the events in have taken place at Johns Hopkins needs to be involved.” „

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In three years as a reporter sources for his column. blunders such as this. Each story and editor for The Hatchet, I never Mansuri, a junior, said he did goes through at least three levels imagined having to write anything not do so with any malice or inten- of editing and careful fact checking of this nature. After tion. He said he simply before it is placed in the paper each all the safeguards we believed that the ideas Sunday and Wednesday night. have in place, it did – including phrases, With the increasing preva- not seem possible for acronyms and strate- lence of the Internet and accessibil- any type of plagia- gies – were allowed ity of information, situations like rism to seep through to be borrowed from this are becoming more prevalent. the editing process other sources without Last year, The Harvard Crimson and into the finished attribution. He is not a suspended a staff member whose product. paid staff member and cartoon bore resemblance to But Monday his column is being a piece in Newsday. The Daily afternoon, I received suspended indefinite- Pennsylvanian suspended a col- an e-mail alerting JAKE SHERMAN ly. The female sex col- umnist whose work was similar to me to striking simi- EDITOR–IN– umnist will continue a piece on Yahoo.com. larities between ideas as planned. Despite the embarrassment, our espoused in our CHIEF The Hatchet’s sex staff appreciates feedback such as anonymous “Under columnists are granted this. We will keep strict safeguards the Covers” column anonymity so that they in place to protect the paper from and the book “The Game” and the are able to freely express ideas that any further embarrassments. The Web site “Mystery Man.” After a they would typically be embar- Hatchet has been the University’s careful review by three Hatchet rassed to talk about. Last year’s sex newspaper of record for 104 years. editors and myself, this newspa- columnist was one of the paper’s We look forward to continuing our per has concluded that the col- most widely read features. tradition of excellence and provid- umnist, Sahil Mansuri, borrowed The Hatchet takes extreme ing you with information and enter- ideas from the aforementioned care in its editing process to avoid tainment for years to come. „ A6 | Thursday, October 4, 2007 The GW Hatchet News GW students start India's fi rst hybrid power plant We knew there were large companies and renewable technologies,” Starik also garnered the attention of Schott, Sophomores will doing this in America, but not in In- said. “I’m not sure why it hasn't been a multi-million dollar energy firm in dia.” done so far, other than that the right Germany. The duo has also secured a joint people with the ‘right stuff’ haven't Shah said they will spend a lim- work with GE to venture with General Electric, which yet tried it there.” ited amount of time on the project. agreed to partner with NEXTGen be- In India, private energy compa- “At the end of the contract period, fund the plant cause of the high efficiency and mod- nies do not collect we’re forfeiting the erate cost of hybrid energy. The In- profit directly from plant to the govern- dian plant will use hybrid energy by consumers. Rather, ment,” Shah said. by Geoffrey Cain combining solar power with natural the government “This is our generation's “Our goal is more to Hatchet Staff Writer gas, producing optimal efficiency and agrees to an annual get this project initi- clean energy while not sacrificing In- rate with businesses battle. While one solar ated to create prog- Hooking up, boozing and party- dia’s natural resources. and purchases their ress.” ing late are some of the activities most The young entrepreneurs said In- services in whole. plant might not seem like NEXTGen plans commonly associated with the resi- dia’s high population puts restraints NEXTGen is es- much, it's a big to develop new dents of Thurston Hall. Establishing on its development, adding that the tablishing the plant methods for using an international energy firm is typi- country cannot afford to industrialize in Gujarat, India’s precedent forward.” solar energy and cally not a freshman activity seen on like other nations and must be pro- most industrialized will explore the use this list. gressive in its energy policy. province and home of other renewable Last year, two GW students cre- “India really needs renewable, to more than 50 mil- FRANCIS MURRAY energy sources such ated a sustainable energy firm called alternative energies if it wants to de- lion people. The pro- NEXT GENPRESIDENT AND GW as wind, geothermal NEXTGen Syndicate, LLC after velop,” said NEXTGen CEO Mohit vincial government, SOPHOMORE and hydroelectric lengthy brainstorming sessions in the Shah, a sophomore of Indian descent. has been awarding energies, according residence hall’s basement. They have “If they develop like the West did, it’ll contracts in droves, to the firm’s Web since received a contract from Provin- wreck the planet.” Shah said. site. cial Minister of Planning Shri Saurab- Shah and Murray recently met When the firm sets up the plant Murray said major progress will hbhai Patel to establish India’s first with GW professor Mark Starik, chair in Gujarat, they will be on the cutting come from small steps forward. hybrid power plant. of the department of strategic man- edge of technology. NEXTGen will “This is our generation's battle,” “India is growing like crazy,” said agement and public policy. He said he use NanoSolar, a sustainable energy Murray said. “While one solar plant Alex Ellis/assistant photo editor NEXTGen President Francis Murray, sees promise in the project. company thst develops cheap paper- might not seem like much, it's a big Monit Shan (left) and Francis Murray a sophomore. “The government is “I think that eventually India and thin solar panels, which has taken in- precedent forward.” „ (right) formed NEXTGen Syndicate. opening new power plants every day. the rest of the world will be using solar terest in the project. The company has Please behave yourself. A word of wisdom from us at the Hatchet. Knapp starts green force

Senior Casey Pierzchala, the The two other students on Task force looks executive director of Green GW, the task force are Sarah Tuntland, is a member of the council and an MBA student and the presi- would like to see policy changes at dent of GW Net Impact, a group at GW's environ- the University. for emerging business leaders “I think it’s a combination interested in the social impact of mental policies of students and school making business, and senior Maggie Des- changes,” Pierzchala said. mond, director of green initiatives by Elise Kigner She said, for example, that stu- for the SA. Campus News Editor dents should turn off lights in their Lew Rumford, senior adviser bedrooms when not using them, for business development and co- University President Steven and that the University should chairman of the task force, said Knapp announced the creation of also consider turning off the lights task force members are trying to a sustainability task force Tuesday in classrooms at night. enter into this project with no pre- that will look at GW’s impact on The task force is composed of conceived notions of what should the environment. administrators, professors, repre- be changed. The task force will consider sentatives from the Student As- “The beauty of this process is implementing academic programs sociation and environmental stu- that we want an honest inquiry,” and University policies that ad- dent organizations as well as the he said. “We’re trying to give it dress environmental issues. But University president’s wife, Diane some thought…let’s hope the out- Knapp said the University may Knapp. comes are meaningful.” have to look for outside sources for The task force members will Knapp pointed to the con- funding of some of the programs. develop recommendations in the struction projects that are a part of “If we develop a new program, areas of energy conservation, re- the new Campus Plan as evidence we have to find a way to pay for source management, environmen- of the commitment GW already it,” the first-year president said. tal awareness and research. has to the environment. Each new As the largest private em- “I am excited to see Dr. Knapp’s building project will boast envi- ployer in D.C., Knapp said GW interest in sustainable practices,” ronmentally-friendly designs. has a responsibility to put as low wrote Josh Lasky, a first-year grad- Collaboration between the ad- a burden as possible on the envi- uate student and a presidential ministration and environmental ronment. The council will make its administrative fellow, in an e-mail. student organizations began last recommendations by June. “I am particularly interested in spring with the development of “There is no single approach broadening GW’s partnerships in the Socially Responsible Initiatives that is going to solve the problem,” the community and city to help in- grant, a fund of $25,000 available Knapp said. “The good news is ev- corporate sustainability through- to student organizations. „ erybody can do something.” out our campuses.” A FRESH START TO A NEW YEAR

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Despite being an avid rodeo fan, University Chief Investment Officer Don Lindsey has proven he refuses to be thrown by the market. Over the suing GW past three years, GW’s $1.1 billion endowment has by Aya Mueller off-campus party near Howard increased by 19.5 percent, giving the school the Hatchet Staff Writer seventh highest rate of return among university and was then denied a rape kit endowment’s nationwide. at several hospitals – including A Howard student is suing Lindsey, who started the University’s invest- GW. the University for negligence and ment office four years ago, said his current strategy A rape kit is a collection of is to find areas of the market that have not yet been medical malpractice because she bodily fluids and samples taken said she was raped and denied exploited. after a possible sexual assault to “We’re very global in nature,” Lindsey said. proper care at GW Hospital help identify the perpetrator. It because she allegedly appeared “Maybe 10 years ago, our research trips would have can include semen, blood and intoxicated, according to docu- been to go to New York, Boston, Chicago and the body tissue. ments filed in D.C. Superior West Coast. Now, in addition to doing that, we’re GW Hospital allegedly Court. going to Asia … we’re going to Latin America.” denied her treatment because Real assets – such as commodities, land and The plaintiff, a 19-year-old doctors at Howard said she sophomore, also filed suit against appeared intoxicated, according dit natural resources – is an area the University has not media cre the District, Howard University to court documents. See JUMP, p. ## Hospital and several local doc- The Hatchet is withholding cut tors. The complaint states she cut was given a date-rape drug at an See JUMP, p. ## Living head head head head media credit by Mike Phillips money or staying because of the cut Hatchet Reporter university environment. The pay cut also hampers professors from Ben Fritz has taught music living comfortably in one of the as an adjunct professor at GW nation’s most expensive cities. for 18 years and leads the GW The University says that its student band during the bas- tiff with the part-time faculty ketball season, but has not seen unionization effort has stymied a pay raise in his base salary its ability to take a serious look since 2001. But during the past at salary raises. six years, the salary of GW’s Part-time faculty taught 46 fulltime employees has risen by percent of courses offered last more than 18 percent. fall, according to University He said given his experience records. Kip Lornell, a fulltime and seniority, he would earn as adjunct professor in the music much as $5,000 more teaching department, said part-time sala- in the Fairfax ries accounted for County public only 1 percent of school system. the University’s “What keeps “quote total budget. me at GW is a Compared to need to see ‘what quote other local uni- happens next’,” quote versities, GW is Fritz said. “I am disproportionate- Terry McAuliffe inspires Dems part of an edu- ly dependent on cational family quote these instructors. and for better-or- quote.” Last year, George but if I were them, I would go take some time “Since I was 35, I have pretty much been worse. I’m buff- Mason University Former DNC chairman off and work on a presidential campaign,” a full-time volunteer in politics,” he said. n-blue.” employed 1,022 McAuliffe said. “This is the most exciting McAuliffe started working with the The 1,305 NAME OF PERSON adjunct professors. talked about friendship time, the perfect time to be involved.” Democratic National Committe for President part-time profes- PERSON’S POSITION By comparison, “Right now, in presidential politics, this Carter when he was 22-years old and in the sors at GW are GW, with nearly is as good as it gets,” McAuliffe told the midst of studying at Georgetown law school. paid an average 10,000 fewer stu- with Clintons crows of about 200 students. Within eight months, he became the finan- of $3,200 for each dents, employed The kickoff event for the College cial director for the campaign. course they teach. A University 1,436 part-time faculty. by Lauren Emmett Democrats was co-sponsored by the College “I love asking people for money,” he advisory issued in 2001 man- Fritz said the low pay at the Hatchet Staff Writer Democrats and Students for Hillary. joked. “What’s the worst thing they can say? dated certain base salaries across University is partially offset by McAuliffe spoke about his book, No?” disciplines and provided sug- the outstanding interactions with Terry McAuliffe, chairman for Hillary “What a Party! My Life Among Democrats: Since joining the DNC, McAuliffe has gested ranges of compensation. GW students, but it can be “dis- Clinton for President and the former chair- Presidents, Candidates, Donors, Activists, helped to build a new headquarters for the Since then, wage growth has heartening and de-motivating” man of the Democratic National Committee, Alligators and Other Wild Animals,” which party as well as pay off their debt for the first stalled. on his professional morale. said that students should take time off came out in January and has been on the time in the party’s history. The low pay leaves GW pro- Lornell, a driving force from school to work on presidential politics New York Times and Washington Post’s McAuliffe spoke about his longtime fessors in a precarious situation behind a part-time faculty union- Tuesday night in Jack Morton Auditorium. bestseller lists. In the book he writes about friendship with the Clinton’s. where they are faced with the “I wouldn’t say this to their professors, starting his own business at age 14 and then dilemma of leaving for more See LIVING, p. ## being able to retire early. See MCAULIFFE, p. ## AN INSIDE LOOK AT SQUARE 54 HEDHEDHEHDHED

media credit cut Square 54 construction is set to begin Boston Properties said they want to deal with protests before signing a contract by Harold Olsen after three years of negotiations. Neither Boston to see any protests resolved before signing the Hatchet Staff Writer Properties nor Kettler, the two real estate devel- contract. Construction on the Square 54 lot can opment companies expected to lease the land, “The community was given an opportu- begin in about two weeks when the Zoning have signed contracts with the University. Jake nity to speak, and I know that there were a few Commission’s approval from last May is made Stroman, project manager for Boston Properties, select members of the community who were not official, University and city officials said. said his company and the University agreed in excited about the development plans for Square Once the decision is finalized, developers 2004 to sign a 60-year lease for the lot. 54,” Stroman said. will be able to apply for the appropriate building Since the May decision – a 5-0 vote in favor Joy Howell, president of the Foggy permits. There will be another one-week appeal of allowing the construction – Stroman says he Bottom Association, a neighborhood group period at that time. A University spokesperson has not received any further complaints from that has opposed Square 54 development, said construction may begin in early 2008. community groups. Concerned groups will have said she is also waiting for the publication of Plans for development of the empty space 30 days after finalization of the approval to make the final approval before deciding whether to across from the GW Hospital were approved their concerns public. last spring by the D.C. Zoning Commission – Stroman said Boston Properties would like See SQUARE 54, p. ##

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by Kathleen Fallon found in his own lyrics. Whether playing in “I think that the genocide in Darfur is a about a lonely boy, who’s Hatchet Reporter front of a sold-out audience at Madison Square major issue,” Urmston said. “It needs support a dreamer.” Urmston also Garden with the temporarily reunited Dispatch from people in this country to infl uence the said that some of his most At a time when lyrics brim with romantic or singing mellow acoustics at a random government. With elections coming up in personal lyrics came from clichés and theatrical complaints, State Radio vegetarian restaurant in Massachusetts, he 2008, it’s important for people to take part the new song “Rash of dares to ask questions instead. This Boston- clearly has his heart in the music. and vote, as it’s a power we all do have.” Robberies,” which deals based trio creates music fueled by activism. “I don’t actually prefer huge venues,” He highlights this hope in a song with an elderly couple Whether prompting questions about Urmston said in an interview with The entitled “Sudan.” coming to grips with humanitarian crises or America’s international Hatchet. “I fi nd that all the production gets In general, State Radio songs include losing each other to death policies, their lyrics send an unmistakable away from the music when you can only see piercing messages fi lled with facts and and insomnia. message: be aware and get involved. And the faces from the fi rst four or fi ve rows.” symbolism. In an early fan favorite “Camilo,” Ultimately, their lyrics incite passion unlike most, they lead by example. It’s this unfazed enthusiasm, this humble Urmston weaves the story of Sergeant Camilo to push for change, while their chords State Radio’s sound is an eclectic blend focus on the songs and the fans, which unites Majia, who was arrested for choosing to rock hard. So whether you’re drawn of punk-rock and reggae, with jam-band his political poetry with the band’s classic become a conscientious objector after serving in by the post-Dispatch hype or Chad’s acoustic aspects mixed in. Lead singer and kickass beats. It’s all about the music. six months in Iraq. Songs from the new State fuzzy blond fro, it’s State Radio’s music guitarist Chad “Chetro” Urmston’s melodic In between high school and college, Radio album, “Year of the Crow,” out just that will keep you hooked. „ voice, along with the energy of bassist Urmston traveled to Zimbabwe for a last week, are equally as socially conscious. State Radio will be playing at 9:30 Club Chuck Fay and drummer Mike “Maddog” year, which was a profoundly infl uential The song “Barn Storming” continues to (815 V St. N.W,) Saturday, Oct. 6 at 7:30 Najarian, highlights their unique musical experience. Together with Fay and Najarian, convey an anti-war message, while in songs p.m. Tickets are on sale for $17. “Year of the blend. Basically, State Radio’s music fuses Urmston has worked closely with the Elias like “Guantanamo” and “CIA,” State Radio Crow” is now on sale at http://www.stateradio. together the best aspects of every rock genre. Fund, a group he created to bring hope does an exceptional job of entwining calls for It makes you want to pump your fi st as you and aid to Zimbabwean youth. They’ve change with poetic narratives. courtesy Elizabeth Weinberg scream along with Chetro and also makes been outspoken on bringing awareness to However, the songs extend beyond Former Dispatch singer Chad Urm- you want to change the world. the genocide in Darfur, which is an issue politics. In “Wicker Plane,” Urmston crafts stron and Chuck Fay of State Radio Urmston, previously the lead singer of Urmston hopes students will be increasingly a personal story about “…prejudice against hope to raise awareness of social is- Dispatch, epitomizes the passion for action involved in. people who are different, but it’s also sues through their music. SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAYTHURSDAY FRIDAY SATUR- 4 5 6 Paolo Nutini Q-Tip with Common Stte Radio Morris Louis Now october 9:30 Club Love 9:30 Club LIVE MUSIC DAY-BY-DAY 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Matt Rippetoe moe. and PMG Gov't Mule with Blues Traveler Millennium Stage Ram's Head Live Grace Potter and the Ram's Head Live Nocturnals 9:30 Club Moe 14 15 16 17 18 19Gov't Mule 20 Saves the Day EOTO Aubrey Ghent Middle Distance (Acoustic) The 8x10 Millenium Stage Runner Rock n' Roll Hotel Black Cat

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Jens Lekman Black Cat Rodrigo y Gabriela Danzig Bearfoot Bluegrass Famous D.C. artist's work Jukebox the Ghost 9:30 Club Ram's Head Live Millennium Stage Rock n' Roll Hotel at the Hirshorn Museum by Patrick McDonough 28 31 Hatchet Reporter

Morrissey Sept. 7 marked the 45th anniversary of the premature death of Drive-By Truckers the D.C. art scene’s favorite son, Morris Louis. A retrospective of the Ram's Head Live Ram's Head Live artist's work, “Morris Louis Now:” An American Master Revistited, Drive-By Truckers will be on display through the end of the year at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. This exhibition asserts that despite his long absence, Louis’ work remains strong and his presence is still felt right here in the District. Louis’ work is typically broken down into four major categories – veils, fl orals, unfurleds and stripes – which were painted in approximate chronological order during his time of manic This month in live music productivity from 1954 to 1962. Due to all of these groups being well- represented in the exhibition, the viewer is given a better opportunity than usual to see the basic similarities and key differences between Ben Harper, The Cure and others head to D.C. the categories of work. There are three important characteristics that all of Louis’ paintings by Jake DiGregorio his new band. Guess what– into jam bands. Incorporating One of the most original share. First, their surprising scale literally surrounds the viewer, as Contributing Arts Editor they sound almost exactly the elements of blues, rock, pop bands in recent memory will they are all eight, 10, 12 or 14 feet on a side. Secondly, their appearance same. and folk in their advanced be headlining 9:30 Club on Oct. is directly related to the paint used to produce them. Louis was among Now that it’s getting For those of you who are musicianship, Blues Traveler 21. Rodrigo y Gabriela’s last the fi rst to use a trial version of the original acrylic paints. Unlike the a bit colder, many will be interested in getting into some is much more than their mid show in D.C. was canceled due acrylics of the present, these colors still needed to be watered down heading indoors, checking out good, native D.C. jazz but don’t 1990s string of hits, as they’d to a mix-up with international with turpentine, the same thinner used for oil paints. But like today’s movies, sporting events, and feel like making the trek, the be more than happy to show security (cool… huh?). But acrylics, they maintained their intensity when thinned and dried very of course, fluid related ping- District’s own Matt Rippetoe you for only $30. the Mexican duo that started See MUSEUM, p. B2 pong competitions. Instead, will be at the Millenium Getting to Baltimore might out in the death-metal world or perhaps in the meantime, Stage at the Kennedy be tough, so if you don’t feel is looking to make up for lost October is jam packed with Center Monday Oct. 8. After like driving or taking the time when they bring their What's on bands that are sure to…well… releasing his album “Boink” train to Maryland to get your ultra-unique flamenco music jam. to much critical acclaim, he’ll pseudo-jam band groove on, to the District. For only $25, it Paolo Nutini will be be bringing the spirit of D.C. Gov’t Mule will be playing might be the best value show our iPod disguising pop music jazz to Northwest, and for free at 9:30 Club with promising of the month. as “thoughtful singer/ nonetheless. upstarts Grace Potter and For a slightly more morose songwriter tunes” Thursday For the slightly more the Nocturnals. Some might evening, Danzig will be Ingrid Michaelson/Boys and Girls at 9:30 Club. Openers Jon hippie (and perhaps, less remember Grace Potter from heading to Ram’s Head Live McLaughlin and Serena Ryder hygienic) music aficionado, her performance at Spring on Oct. 23. With Gorgeous Ingrid Michaelson is one of a growing number of singer/ are reason enough to spend Oct. 11 will be a great night in Fling in 2006, when she Frankenstein (featuring songwriters quickly gaining popularity with the help of MySpace. the $25 dollars. Baltimore as Moe. and PMG – opened for Talib Kweli. You Doyle from the Misfits) The self-proclaimed indie/pop/folk rocker is currently on tour If you really have your both terrific live performers – won’t have to go out of town, opening for Danzig, there will promoting her sophomore album “Boys And Girls,” a compilation heart set on going to a concert will be playing at Ram’s Head but it will cost you five more undoubtedly be some classic of sweet, poppy and introspective tunes. at 9:30 Club this weekend, Live. For only $25, you’ll be dollars. Misfits tunes on the set list. If you like artists such as Regina Spektor, Corinne Bailey Rae or you might want to wait a few able to see the battle of the For a more local flavor, The Drive-By Truckers Rachael Yamagata, you will probably like Ingrid Michaelson. “Die days, save a couple bucks and three-lettered jam bands. Middle Distance Runner will won’t pull any punches when Alone,” an upbeat song fueled by electric guitar, contrasts nicely see State Radio on Saturday. If seeing a jam band in be having their CD release they come to Ram’s Head Live to the lighter vocals and piano on tracks like “Breakable.” Feature Those of you who cry yourself Baltimore in the middle of the party/concert at the main Oct. 28 for a great, old-time song “The Way I Am” is a jazzy number, which includes drums to sleep at night because week is not your thing, maybe stage of the Black Cat on Oct. rock show. On the other hand, and clapping. Dispatch broke up a few of seeing a jam band in Baltimore 20. Playing with The Dance Morrissey, playing the same If you’re a fan of "Grey’s Anatomy," you may already know the years ago can now dry your that Saturday would be more Party and Hello Tokyo, it will stage three nights later, might song “Keep Breathing,” a whispery blend of piano, acoustic guitar, eyes, because Chad Urmston up your alley. Although, to be a good chance to see some pull a punch or two – and then and vocals included on the show’s season three soundtrack. – the sometimes guitarist, be fair, Blues Traveler, also young, promising indie bands cry about it onstage¬. But if –Cristina Sciarra bassist and drummer – is playing at Ram’s Head Live, on the eve of what looks like that’s your thing, knock your coming back to town with is more of a gateway drug their breakout. socks off. „

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Gaurav Mazumdar, one of India’s Head over to National Geographic’s Grab a student discounted ticket greatest sitar players, will play a headquarters for their fourth annual to see comedian singer/songwriter free show at the Kennedy Center’s All Roads Film Festival at 1145 17th Stephen Lynch at GW’s Lisner Millennium Stage on Tuesday, Oct. 9. St. N.W. between Thursday, Oct. Auditorium on Thursday, Oct. 4 Collaborating with Western musicians, 4 and Saturday, Oct. 7. Featuring at 8 p.m. With such classics as, including Daniel Hope, Phillip Glass movies, music, food and artwork from “If I Were Gay” and “Lullaby,” and Kenny Werner, his composition indigenous and unknown cultures Lynch, who has quite the college “East-meets-West” received a Grammy around the world, the festival is sure cult following, will serenade you nomination. Check out the Kennedy to be a hit for any fan of the National with his acoustic guitar as he sings Center’s website at www.kennedy- Geographic magazine or television twisted songs about necrophilia center.org for more free upcoming station. and mentally challenged friends, SHSTRAPPED COLLEGE STUDENT COLLEGE SHSTRAPPED 5 - $10 $20 ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE FOR THE THE FOR GUIDE ENTERTAINMENT shows every day. among other topics. A N $ B2 | Thursday, October 4, 2007 The GW Hatchet Arts Live: Rilo Kiley and Art in Manila Orenda Fink talks about new band, performance BARbelle by Richard Ashman Wedding Crashing I have no idea what I’m going to do Hatchet Reporter after I graduate and having a resume Any wedding with an open that only says “Bar Belle” can’t be too Last Thursday saw the end of Rilo bar impressive. Kiley’s sold-out two-night performance at I scanned the crowd and, all of 9:30 Club. I’ve always heard people say that a sudden, my heart stopped. I kid Kiley, who is of relative indie fame when you turn a certain age, wed- you not, standing before me with his having recently been covered in an issue of dings become the new bar or bat beautiful hair flopping about and his the fashionable Nylon Magazine, is fronted mitzvahs. When you’re the token lengthy body goofily gyrating to the by two child stars: Jenny Lewis (“Troop Christian at age 13, the Jewish cer- band was none other than Conan Beverly Hills” and “Foxfire”) and Blake emony is pretty awesome – you get O’Brien. After I got over one of my Sennett (“Boy Meets World,” “Salute Your to memorize new dance crazes (the infamous blushing attacks, I quickly Shorts”). While Lewis rocked the house booty dance, electric slide, love shack, turned back to the bar, ordered a gin with her powerful Loretta Lynn-meets-rock etc.), chomp into some delicious cake and tonic and downed that drink vocals, Blake Sennett showed equal skill and make memory glasses for your faster than you could say “horny with his playing of both electric and acous- honored friends, all while never actu- manatee.” I needed a good line, one tic guitars and a ukulele. ally understanding a word said dur- that separated me from those gawky Opening for Kiley were two up-and- ing those long services. I particularly annoying fans but that didn’t make coming indie bands: Art in Manila and remember one bat mitzvah reception me a pretentious snob. I thought up Grand Ole Party. where I managed to sneak a sip of the perfect opening comment. With catchy piano hooks and strong wine with a few perpetrators – we Before I tell you what I said, you percussion, singer Orenda Fink’s captivat- figured we must have been drunk so have to understand. I had now con- ing voice in the title track of Art in Manila’s we went around acting crazy the rest sumed two glasses of champagne, first album, “Set the Woods on Fire,” quick- of the night. I guess I’ve always had a a glass of chardonnay, vodka on the ly caught the attention of the audience. soft spot for alcohol. rocks and a gin and tonic within a half Fink formed the six-piece Omaha-based Courtesy Team Clermont Publicity As we mature, we move from hour. Hey, you try to stand alone at a group – whose band name pays homage to Art in Manila, formed by frontwoman Orenda Fink of Azure Ray, relax during a bar mitzvahs to just bars, relation- wedding and resist the urge to drink. Art Bell, the founder and longtime host of a BBQ on a sunny afternoon. The band opened for Rilo Kiley at 9:30 Club. ships grow and lead to engagements So now that we have the context popular paranormal-themed radio program. and we eventually put our bachelor of my comment down maybe you In an interview with The Hatchet, Fink gauze.” While fans have criticized Kiley’s latest status to rest with a wedding. This won’t judge me as much. And so, I said that the band was originally going to Following Art in Manila’s performance, album as being too generic and mainstream, past weekend I accompanied my sis- approached the funniest guy of late- be called Art Bell, but they couldn’t get in the slightly more obscure California-based those who attended the concert were never- ter to her boss’ wedding since her night comedy with, “You have fabu- touch with him to get permission. While trio Grand Ole Party (whose first album theless pleased by the gold-themed perfor- boyfriend was out of town. I wasn’t lous hair!” to which he chuckled and reading on the Internet about Bell and his “Humanimals” is presently only available mance, offering heavy applause following a all that excited to spend a gorgeous said, “Thanks.” I stood there awk- move to the Philippines, Fink came upon at concerts and the iTunes music store) took two-song encore. Saturday indoors watching women wardly for the next couple seconds a picture entitled “Art in Manila,” and she to the stage. With potent vocals reminiscent As a cap to their final evening in D.C. sob over vows, but I knew she would and realized I hadn’t planned out named her band. of Aretha Franklin, Kristin Gundred and her following the performance, which Fink owe me big for this one and having my line of attack well enough. I had While often compared to the solo work punchy playing of the drums was a refresh- described as a “good show,” members of all that leverage is always a plus in my nothing left to say, so I bowed clum- of The New Pornographers’ Neko Case ing break from other guitar-strumming or three bands went out to dinner at a nearby book. sily and bounced away from my Irish (which isn’t a bad thing), Art in Manila pro- keyboard-playing female singers that seem soul food restaurant. „ I immediately regretted my deci- chum (we’ve met now so I can legally vided a satisfactory pre-show to Rilo Kiley. to saturate today’s music scene. Art in Manila’s album, “Set the Woods on sion to go as soon as I walked into call him that) in search of more wine In the interview, Fink described how the When Rilo Kiley finally came on stage, Fire” is out now on Saddle Creek records. Rilo the party. Not only did I not know to make me feel better about my brief environment and atmosphere of the South both Fink and Gundred returned to accom- Kiley’s latest album, “Under the Blacklight” is another soul, but as I looked around celeb encounter. influenced the music of Art in Manila, meta- pany Lewis with backup vocals, guitar and available on Warner Brothers records. Grand I also realized that I was the only The rest of the night was pretty phorically, in the way that humidity and percussion, adding to Rilo Kiley a more Ole Party’s album, “Humanimals” is available person there under 23-years old and boring compared to those magnifi- kudzu vine “blanket the South in a hazy well-rounded sound. online on the iTunes music store. single – great. Greeted at the reception cent moments (OK, fine – seconds) by servers offering massive amount spent with Conan, but I have to tell of classy drinks, I figured it was only you I’m not sure wedding crashing the dining room of the home he envelop the viewer more assert- agement of his massive cata- polite that I accept the occasional would have lived up to its name had I MUSEUM shared with his wife, Marcela, in ively but also remain just out log and remains an overall glass of champagne (or five). One not met him. I’m willing to give wed- Northwest Washington. From of reach. This aggressiveness is champion of the arts. Brenner gene my sister seems to have been dings another chance, given that (a) from p. B1 here he would emerge, with taken too far in the unfurleds is the generous sponsor of shorted on was the ability to drink. I didn’t know anyone, (b) I couldn’t canvases that were larger than and stripes. The larger patches multiple grants here at GW, After her first glass, I noticed her Irish even tell you who the bride or groom rapidly. It is this unique com- any of the walls of the room, of raw fabric and harsh marks including her own named reds were already out and her eyes were and (c) there were no eligible bination that allowed Louis to their surfaces full of mysterious of straight-from-the-tube color internship award in museum were a bit glazy. About 10 minutes bachelors. If every wedding I go to create his distinctive composi- wisps and trails of paint. This resist quiet consideration, the studies and the Morris Louis later, she seemed to have forgotten I from now on offers the same celebrity tions and move quickly from element of the unknown adds volume turned up one notch Fellowship in painting. This was her date and cornered me out of guest list, however, then I’m all for it! one to the next. Finally, as a to his legend and to the magical too high. Although born from fellowship provides a direct every conversation she was engaged I’m just not one for the huge hangover whole, this body of work rep- nature of his finest works. the same materials and pro- connection from Louis, who in with her co-workers. If I was going I woke up with the next morning. resents a crucial moment in art Despite the qualities that all cesses as veils and florals, these furthered his own education to survive this night, I needed to In hangover sickness and health, history, fulfilling Louis’ goal of these pieces share, within the pieces never quite reach their while on scholarship, to the go find those people offering drinks I guess I’ll say “I do” to the new bar/ to develop a new language in span of this show it is clear that level of effectivity. latest generation of aspiring immediately. bat mitzvahs in my life. „ which to both create and dis- those which waver elegantly Even decades after his Washington artists. „ Screw the champagne – I went cuss paintings. between mystery and discovery passing, Morris Louis’ legacy Morris Louis Now: An straight to the bar and ordered vodka Bar Belle Rating Another thing to be sure to stand out. In the veils, patches extends from the art world to American Master Revisited, open on the rocks, with an olive for good consider when observing these of dyed canvas settle at the very our campus. Marcela Louis until Jan. 6, 2008. Hirshhorn measure, of course. Since I was paintings is the process of their edge of recognition. Just when Brenner was not only an Museum and Sculpture Garden, annoyed with my “date,” I decided creation. Louis was a kind of a rain cloud, plateau or spirit unflinching supporter of her Independence Avenue at 7th Street to make my own friends and maybe recluse shaman, spending the appears, it vanishes into a wash husband, she continues to tri- SW Open daily: 10 a.m. - 5:30 even network a little, seeing as how majority of his time holed up in of color. The marks in the florals umph in the ongoing man- p.m News The GW Hatchet Thursday, October 4, 2007 | B3 400 students lobby on Capitol Hill for Darfur “As a freshman and sophomore, I purposes.” STAND members found other groups (for Darfur) were fo- “It’s not cowboys and Indians of the cused on intangible goals, but STAND’s past. It’s scary how this could happen goals are really tangible,” said Jeff DeFla- here,” said Luke Walker, a senior at the attend conferences, vio, a senior and a member of STAND. University of Minnesota. “This will affect the lives of many real Many students at the conference are lobby for divestment people.” the founding members of the STAND About 150 students met with mem- chapters at their school, as it is a relative- by Michael Moffet bers of Congress Monday to discuss di- ly new organization. The GW chapter Hatchet Reporter vestment from companies in Sudan. In was founded in 2003. about 75 meetings, students lobbied con- “STAND is new at my school but GW STAND joined with hundreds of gressmen and aides to support the Dar- strong,” said Brett Gentile from Roger students from chapters across the globe fur Accountability and Divestment Act. Williams University. He said STAND al- last weekend for the National STAND This act passed in the House of Repre- lows the youth to be active the political Conference called “Make This the Year sentatives earlier this summer but took a process of the United States, while help- to End Genocide.” backseat to issues in Iraq once the Senate ing a great cause. “The Senate is too focused on Iraq reconvened. This year, GW’s chapter of STAND (and the senators are) forgetting about “I love lobbying; it’s great to get the is continuing to expand and reach out to Darfur,” said Sean Redding, communica- ear of these people,” said Laura Harris, more students. The group plans to hold tions coordinator for GW STAND. a student at the University of Virginia. a torch relay called “Dream for Darfur” About 400 students from 40 states “This is more of a matter of education, in December and to hold fundraisers. and several countries – including Sierra since it’s not too controversial.” STAND members at GW have also been Leone and Liberia – came to D.C. on Sat- The act suggests the need “to require sending applications to about 500 con- urday to learn about ways they can im- the identification of companies that con- tacts in the Darfur region to advertise the pact the United States' efforts in Darfur. duct business operations in Sudan, to Banaa scholarship program, a program Anne Wernikoff/Hatchet photographer The conference focused on advocacy and prohibit United States government con- that will allow two Sudanese students to STAND President Sean Redding (left) meets with Murktarat Yussef (right), the media’s coverage of Darfur. tracts with such companies and for other enroll at GW for free next year. „ a high-school senior from Nodiville, MD at a Darfur advocacy conference. Birds halt blood drive

by Andrew Nacin host of the blood drive to make sure letic director in charge of facilities, and Nathan Grossman the donating area is sterile enough said other events would continue Hatchet Editors to collect blood. as scheduled but his staff will likely This was one of the largest contact D.C. Animal Control. The University canceled a Red blood drives attempted at GW, "Birds are often fl ying into the Cross blood drive at Smith Center Donors for Life Founder Benjamin glass (windows) trying to get out early Monday afternoon due to Ruder said. Donors for Life orga- of the building," Wilson said. the presence of several birds in the nizes blood drives with area uni- Smaller blood drives have al- arena. versities. ready been held without incident Glynnis Hope Langley, a Red Ruder said the drive was at Thurston Hall, Ivory Tower, the Cross nurse, said Food and Drug scheduled to run from 10 a.m. to Law School and the School of Med- Administration regulations pro- 8 p.m. and that it was expected icine and Health Sciences this year. hibit donated blood from coming to come away with 230 units of Ruder said another blood drive into contact with livestock. blood. Langley said only 22 units is scheduled for Wednesday at "For the safety of blood, we were collected when the Red Cross Duques Hall, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 have to make sure that it's com- forced the organization to end the p.m. Additional blood drives might pletely free (of contact with live- event prematurely. be scheduled to make-up for Mon- stock)," Langley said. "What if sa- Last year Donors for Life col- day's canceled drive, he added. liva from a bird contaminated our lected more than 1,160 units of According to the Donors for Viktors Dinzans/Hatchet photographer equipment?" blood from the GW community. Life Web site, a two-day blood drive Seth Fairfax, a 2007 graduate, donates blood Monday at Smith Center. The University shut down the Langley said the onus is on the Jason Wilson, the assistant ath- is also slated for late November. „ drive upon discovering birds inside the donation site. Fairfax is a "double-red" donor.

Lehman said GW made an ated in very good faith,” Lornell effort to remain competitive with said. “There has been plenty of PART TIME other area universities for salary give and take on both sides.” growth throughout the 1990s, but Part-time instructors are bro- from p. A1 the failure to settle the unionization ken down between adjunct profes- question has left GW in a bind. sors - regular part-time professors, unionization effort, said approxi- Although the UAW attempt to who teach a full course load on a mately 90 percent of all part- unionize did not succeed, its efforts recurring basis - and “lecturers,” time faculty are paid per course were immediately picked up by the who typically instruct one or two and receive no benefits from the Service Employees International courses each year. University. A small portion of part- Union, which has sought to orga- About 100 of the part-time time faculty have been eligible for nize part-time faculty. faculty – fewer than 10 percent merit pay increases along with the As a result, Lehman said there – are designated as adjunct profes- rest of the University’s faculty. sors. These faculty members are Since wages have remained on yearly agreements and teach constant since 2001, inflation has “We could be accused at least two courses a semester. taken a bite out of teacher pay. A They are eligible for partial ben- salary of $3,200 per course today, of trying to stymie the efits from the University. adjusted for inflation, is $2,650 – a The vast majority of the part- pay cut of 17.2 percent per course. union effort.” time faculty are lecturers, often Donald Lehman, executive vice local professionals who draw on president for Academic Affairs, DONALD LEHMAN their careers and experience to said the University is aware of the EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT provide a unique instructional situation. FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS value. “We had to be very careful In addition to the unique relating to unfair labor practices,” learning experience that part-time Lehman said. has not been a period since 2001, faculty can provide, Lehman said, In 2001, the United Auto when the University could act on they also help the University keep Workers moved to unionize the part-time faculty salaries since its instruction flexible and allow it part-time faculty and graduate 2001. to respond to changing demands teaching assistants. Contract negotiations between for the classroom, particularly in Lehman said it would have the union and GW are ongoing foreign language courses. been inappropriate to increase and both sides say that a lot of “They bring a whole other adjunct faculty salaries during the progress has been made, although dimension to the education for union movement. the critical question of salaries has the students,” Lehman said. “It’s “We could be accused of try- yet to be resolved. a big part of what makes GW ing to stymie the union effort,” “The University has negoti- special.”„ Lehman said. SQ54 from p. A1 of the final approval before decid- ing whether to appeal. “Our attorney has said that he wants to take a look at the actual order when it’s handed down,” Howell said. “It’s a legal document and we just have to see what’s in it and what the rationale is.” Sharon Schellin, secretary for the D.C. Zoning Commission, estimates the approval will be published in two weeks. Tracy Schario, a spokesperson for the University, said GW is waiting to see if the Foggy Bottom Association or any other neigh- borhood groups file protests. “Until the zoning order is issued, you can’t predict what any of the groups might do,” Schario said. Boston Properties has already received several offers from poten- tial tenants, though Stroman said he could not share the names of the companies that are interested. “(Square 54) is going to be a world-class office building,” Stroman said. “It is going to be one of the gems in our portfolio for sure.”„ B4 | Thursday, October 4, 2007 The GW Hatchet News

The complaint stated that The complaint states “(the during an off-campus house plaintiff) has been violated RAPE party in December 2006 the twice: first by an assailant who plaintiff was given a date-rape likely drugged and assaulted FRATERNITYFRENZY from p. A1 drug that rendered her semi- her, and then, by the defen- conscious. One of the hosts dants … which refused to the female student’s name due then took her to a room where take her seriously and which to its policy of not naming he allegedly anally penetrated refused to provide her the rea- individuals who have report- her at around 3 a.m. sonable care she was owed.” ed being victims of sexual Immediately after the “This is not really a cus- crimes. alleged assault, she sought tomary case,” Spiva said. He She is also suing the medical assistance at Howard compared it to the 2006 mur- University and its hospital for University Hospital, accompa- der of New York Times report- negligent hiring. nied by two witnesses, accord- er David E. Rosenbaum. He The plaintiff is asking for ing to the complaint. was also refused care at the compensatory damages, a Court documents also add hospital because he appeared court order to have her case that she appeared intoxicated intoxicated. properly investigated and and was therefore denied a rape Gina Scaramella, a spokes- revision of GW Hospital’s rape kit and sent home. It also states person for the Boston Area treatment policies. she was drifting in and out of Rape Crisis Center, said a per- “There is no legitimate rea- consciousness and vomiting. son cannot to faced use a rape son why it was handled this The plaintiff returned to kit if they are intoxicated. She way,” said Bruce Spiva, her Howard University Hospital added the plaintiff should have attorney. “She has really been the next morning and was been able to receive treatment hurt by this and is reluctant to again denied a rape kit – at the following morning. The speak out publicly.” which point the Metropolitan only reason to deny a rape kit David Garofalo, a spokes- Police Department was noti- to a sober person is if several person for the Medical Faculty fied, according to the com- days had passed, she said. Associates, said the allegations plaint. They also said they felt “Only after (the designat- against Christopher Lang, a a rape kit was unnecessary, ed time frame has passed) it Anne Warnikoff/hatchet photographer GW physician named in the according to court documents. is OK to deny a rape kit, or Junior Theresa Viera (left) and senior Clay Soeha (far right) enjoy free food and pool at a Kappa lawsuit, are “without merit.” “A sexual assault kit is for for someone with significant In court documents, the Alpha Order recruitment event in the Hippodrome Tuesday evening. The Inter-fraternity Council police to recover evidence,” said mental illness who comes in recruitment period ends this week. University states that the Sergeant Ronald Reid of the and asks for a kit repeatedly,” defendants “at all times com- MPD Sex Assault Unit. “So if Scaramella said. “But that’s plied with the applicable stan- we don’t have reason to believe pretty rare.” dard of care and were in no a crime happened we wouldn’t Spiva said he hopes to prevent way negligent.” administer a rape kit.” this type of treatment in the future. “When a young woman The plaintiff then drove “The complaint speaks for Geert Bekaert, a professor in said. comes into a sexual assault to GW Hospital, where Lang itself in terms of the outra- the finance and economics division In contrast, Lindsey said the center, she ought to be given a examined her according to geousness of what happened,” DON of the Columbia University busi- U.S. market provides far fewer test for date-rape drugs,” Spiva ness school, also believes invest- opportunities and many risks, as court documents. The com- Spiva said. “We’re partially from p. A1 said. “She ought not be denied plaint states he also denied doing this so that nobody else ing in illiquid assets might have seen by the subprime mortgage or questioned as if she’d done benefits. his past summer. her a rape kit because both the gets treated this way.” exhausted. meltdown t something wrong.” “If you are willing to sit it here’s almost universal police and Howard’s hospi- He added they hope to “A lot of people are saying, “T In the complaint, the gh capital with- greement that U.S. economic tal had already refused. Lang, go to trial soon, and that the ‘Well, that play’s done, it’s tapped out and have enou a alleged victim said that the out a need to liquidate, you can growth is going to slow substan- who is listed as a defendant, amount of potential damages out.’ Well, it’s not,” he said. defendants’ misconduct and he long term,” tially,” Lindsey said. did not return several calls will be determined by the GW’s operating costs are cur- earn premiums in t failure to act may have allowed kaert said. Lindsey said GW needs to from The Hatchet. jury. „ rently funded largely by tuition. Be her assailant to remain free. There is only one map in make sure his six-person office – Lindsey said he hopes to change Lindsey’s office, and it is of Asia. which he started from scratch in this by permitting the University Lindsey decided to invest heavily 2003 – does not get stretched too McAuliffe answered several good perspective on how hard to operate solely off funds from the sia and Latin America because hin. He predicted that his office student questions about his cam- it’s going to be in 2008, but also endowment. With help through in A t he rapid growth of both person- he next few years C paign with Hillary Clinton and how well-positioned we are to fundraising, Lindsey said he feels of t will grow in t M AULIFFE al income and the middle class in to better handle the increasing how she has been portrayed by take back the White House and that a minimum of $3.5 billion to from p. A1 hese regions and the subsequent endowment. press. the country,” said junior Cory $5 billion will be needed to make t demand for goods and services. Ultimately, Lindsey said he “She just laughs it off,” he Struble, communications direc- this shift, which will take a mini- McAuliffe told several stories, George Constantinides, hopes that his efforts will prove said. “They’ve called her every- tor for the College Democrats mum of eight to 10 years. such as when his seven-year-old he University of he some- thing, a mass murderer, that she and president of Students for An important factor in invest- a professor at t to be successful, even if son ran into Hillary Clinton with Chicago’s graduate school of busi- times makes a wrong decision. He sold drugs to children, that she Hillary. ing has always been the liquid- a golf cart, causing her to roll ness, said opportunities for invest- he words of Executive was Michael Vick’s partner in Students in the audience said ity of the assets being acquired recalled t down a hill. She asked him, “Did ing in Asia are out there, but he ou the dog fights.” they liked McAuliffe’s speech, – meaning how easily they can be Vice President and Treasurer L Bill teach you how to drive?” also noted that a bubble might be Katz who told him, “You will But he said if the election particularly his personal stories. turned around for cash. Because He talked about a dinner he swelling in China. make mistakes, and if you don’t was held today, it would be a “I’m not even a Hillary GW can easily predict its expendi- had with Yasser Arafat, during “There are good investment make mistakes you’re not trying “blow out” in Hillary’s favor. supporter, but I loved this,” tures every year, Lindsey and his which Arafat rubbed McAuliffe’s opportunities for the brave ones,” hard enough.” Organizers said McAuliffe said sophomore Kevin Ducoff, team know exactly how much they leg underneath the table and he said. function of just was an inspiration to young a member of the College can invest in the market. “Success isn’t a gave him a kiss on the lips after- Another sector where Lindsey hat your returns are in a given Democrats. Democrats. “It doesn’t really “For us, liquidity is not a fac- w ward. considers the potential for “huge” quarter or a given year,” Lindsey “I think Terry’s insight into matter which candidate it is, tor,” Lindsey said. “That means that “I was in a very awkward profit is agribusiness – specifically said. “It’s really a function of how how far we’ve come and how all Democrats want the White we can be very long-term investors position, literally,” he said. in the United States, Latin America much effort you put into the pro- far we have left to go gave us a House back.”„ and take advantages of opportuni- and Australia. cess, how well thought it is out- ties where capital is locked up for a "We're spending an inordinate and how willing you are to take long period of time.” amount of time looking at it," he chances.” „

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Oct. 4 Early goals lead GW over Lancers Volleyball Colonials hold onto win Morgan State Baltimore 7 p.m. despite late Longwood push Oct. 5

Women's Soccer Duquesne Mount Vernon 3 p.m. Cross Country Monmouth Invitational Holmdel, N.J. 10 a.m. Men's & Women's Swimming Potomac Relays American 4 p.m. Oct. 6 Softball Georgetown Mount Vernon 10 a.m. Mount St. Mary's Mount Vernon 2 p.m. Men's Soccer Coastal Carolina Justin Evans/Hatchet Photographer Conway, S.C. (left) Sophomore Erick Perez-Segnini scored the fi rst of the Colo- 7 p.m. nials' two goals during their 2-1 victory over Longwood Wednes- day. (above) Senior Abimbola Pedro assisted on each goal. Water Polo California Baptist by Joanna Shapes Stadler tapped in a ball from senior Luke Wildy to a severe knee injury in ping out from beneath him and into Stockton, Calif. (Delta College) Sports Editor Abimbola Pedro. the Colonials’ 3-2 overtime win against the open net. 8 a.m. “It was certainly a tough win,” Mount St. Mary’s last Saturday. “He’s got to continue to work on For the third time in two games, coach George Lidster said. “If we “We’re still a work in progress,” his game,” Lidster said. Fresno Pacifi c the GW men’s soccer team scored less could continue with early pressure, Lidster said. “We fought hard and kept Longwood had multiple attempts than five minutes into the game. But it we’d be a better team.” shape.” to equalize the game, and Yahr ap- Stockton, Calif. (Delta College) was the other 85 minutes in the Colo- Lidster said that Longwood quick- McKay said that he thought his squad peared to luck out in many cases, with 2 p.m. nials’ 2-1 victory over Longwood Uni- ly adjusted after the Colonials scored, played well the first 20 minutes of the shots that seemed destined for the goal versity Wednesday afternoon at the adding another forward after begin- game but then became a little bit erratic. somehow going high or wide. The Co- Pacifi c Mount Vernon Athletic Complex that ning the game with just one. The Lanc- “We were all over the field,” McKay lonials stayed strong to go to its second Stockton, Calif. (Delta College) may be the most memorable from the ers’ lineup change worked, as most said. “(After the first two goals), we start- straight win and the seventh straight 5 p.m. game. of the game was played in GW’s ter- ed to slow down the game a little bit.” to be decided by one goal. The Colonials (5-3) came out with ritory. The Lancers (3-4-2) did not score GW next travels to Coastal Caro- Oct. 7 an intensity that led to goals less than a “We have (intensity) in five minute until the 70th minute, when Long- lina University, in Conway, S.C., and minute apart in the fifth minute. First, spells,” senior captain Greg McKay wood senior Sean Harney launched a then to Georgetown before beginning Women's Soccer sophomore Erick Perez-Segnini, who said. “The key is to have it for 90 min- low shot from about 25 yards out that Atlantic 10 play Oct. 13 against Rich- St. Bonaventure was wide open inside the goalie box utes. If we can do that, we’ll be a very made its way through a crowd and mond. Mount Vernon by the left post, headed in a throw-in good team.” into the goalie box. GW goalkeeper “We have two tough games com- 1 p.m. from sophomore Mike Briscoe. Fifty- Lidster also said that his squad is Greg Yahr pounced on top of the ball ing up,” Lidster said. “They will be a two seconds later, sophomore Andy readjusting after losing sophomore but was unable to keep it from pop- good preparation for the A-10.” „ Colonials Invasion should be about hoops, not hoopla VARSITYROUNDUP Imagine this newspaper’s headline wants to see. the athletic department, who has little to do of this overspending if there weren’t other Water Polo six months from now: Hanson to head- Our school, on the other hand, sees with the program now, should take control needs on campus. Here’s one: let’s allocate The Colonials line Spring Fling. While this might seem the celebration not as a preseason pep of it. Kvancz is not a proponent of the cur- some of that money to provide student dropped a 13-6 unlikely now, some- rally for the basketball teams during their rent format, telling The Hatchet in 2006 that transportation to baseball games, which are decision to thing like it may be fi rst practice, but rather an opportunity to the event is “an entertainment piece…not a played in Alexandria, Va., and are almost No. 17 Johns closer to reality than ROSS mesh a concert with gratuitous prize give- basketball thing.” Why can’t it be a basket- entirely inaccessible to any student with- Hopkins Tues- you think. Thanks to aways and free food. GW’s way, as you ball thing? Isn’t that what people want? And out a car. Or how about using it to ante up day afternoon in Baltimore. the unnecessary ex- ROMANO may have guessed, costs quite a bit more wouldn’t it be cheaper? for some of the badly needed renovations Sophomore Jean-Claude penditure of signing money, as evidenced by this newspaper’s My point is not to pass judgment on to Smith Center, rather than banking on Wright had a hat trick, rapper Fabolous to CHIN MUSIC reporting last year. This is why last year’s the choice of entertainer or the efforts of the generosity of private donors? Another while sophomore Marshall perform at this year’s invasion was cancelled due to budgetary the Student Association and administra- possibility is spending it to fund student or- Friedman also tallied. GW return of Colonials cuts on Student and Academic Support tion to boost school spirit. The fact is that ganizations, such as mock trial and all the (6-7, 0-3 CWPA) will travel Invasion, along with other useless expens- Services programs. Rather than take that by making this event more extravagant club sports teams. Without question all of to California this weekend to es associated with the event, other facets of as a hint and decide that basketball, cheer- than ever, we are sure to be headed to- the campus’ student groups could be more play in the annual University student life will suffer. leaders, the dance team and a few smoke wards the same budgetary concerns as than adequately funded, and the overall of the Pacifi c Invitational. For whatever reason, GW seems to machines is better than nothing at all, the usual due to poor planning. Few students sense of satisfaction at the school height- be the only school in the nation that can’t administration chose to abolish the pro- who are uninterested in sports are not go- ened, for less than the amount being spent grasp the concept of Midnight Madness. gram altogether last year and temporarily ing to attend merely because they want to on the currently planned Colonials Inva- Golf Started in 1970 at Maryland, Midnight replace it with the ill-conceived Spirits of see Fabolous perform a few songs and no sion. At times it makes one wonder if there The golf team Madness is the tradition of holding a col- the Night (anything to give away some student is going to give a greater level of even is a budget outlined, or if the admin- fi nished 17th in lege basketball team’s fi rst offi cial practice free hot dogs). support to the squads based on how many istration just spends and spends like a kid a fi eld of 20 at at midnight of the fi rst allowed day, turn- Not everyone at GW misses the idea of prizes he or she won at basketball-related with a handful of quarters at an arcade. the Xavier ing it into a spectator event for an excited a season kick-off event. Director of Athlet- events. For nearly the price of a J Street So, students, you have been given fair Invitational Oct. and anticipatory student body. Typically, ics Jack Kvancz told The Hatchet in 2004 lunch, we could have an equally excit- warning. Although the decision to rein- 1 and 2 in Cincinnati. Senior both the men’s and women’s teams put that Colonials Invasion “is really to let the ing event featuring the players, coaches, state Colonials Invasion was a good and Conor McMahon was the on a performance consisting of their best younger kids get an idea of who the players cheerleaders and dancers. Once they start sincere gesture, the choice to hire an ex- Colonials' low fi nisher, shoot- dribble moves, fancy passes, and – of are and what this whole thing is all about.” holding out for a pay raise, then the Uni- pensive entertainer was a poor one, which ing 218 over three rounds, course – dunks. When it comes down to it, Somewhere along the way this message versity can revisit this assessment. will have to be compensated for down the good for a 40th-place fi nish this is what every college hoops fan really has been lost. Perhaps the solution is that I wouldn’t bring up the egregiousness line. „ out of 104 golfers.