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Vol. 23, No. 5

Canceled Veterans Clinic Leaves Students Disappointed

BY TIMOTHY FREY Staff Writer

The George Washington Univer­ ton, DC, right next door to the Veteran's partner of Shoemaker & Associates and erans. Also like many others, Ghalayini sity Law School recently halted plans to Court of Appeals, made it a likely candi­ former GW Law L.L.M. recipient, began made the decision to alter his schedule expand its impressive list of legal clinics. date. The ABA Law School Division has making plans to run the department as a significantly in order to participate in The CRISIS Project, or Clinical Represen­ been working hard on a broad initiative the clinic. At the beginning of the fall tation for Injured Soldiers in Separations, to get law students involved in veteran's semester, Ghalayini and the other students was terminated earlier this fall, after its affairs. The group had hoped to get this Although students can began doing substantial work with the work had already begun. The clinic's work started at GW and then replicate its continue to work with clinic. Although they did not meet with proposed goal was to aid soldiers with CRISIS clinic at other law schools around any clients, the students took on cases, combat-injuries in appealing their com­ the nation. their clients under met with practitioner sponsors, and began pensation awards. The clinic had already GW was also probable ground- the umbrella of the briefing relevant issues. built a client-base and had twelve student breaker in the arena of veterans' clinics Outside Placement Unfortunately, several weeks ago participants when it was cancelled. Al­ because it had already been independently the students were contacted and told that though these students have been given considering opening such a clinic this fall. Program, a great deal the school had decided not to go forward the opportunity to continue to work with Dean Gregory Maggs was one of the lead­ of disappointment still with the clinic, despite initial assurances to their clients under the umbrella of the ing advocates for the clinic. According the contrary. According to Ghalayini, the Outside Placement Program, a great deal to Maggs, the clinic was proposed last exists. reasons were less than clear. While Lisa of disappointment still exists. summer as a new course. Based on the Guffey, managing director of the GW According to Ryan Martel Scott, assumption that the course would receive legal clinics, was unable to discuss the visiting professor, and students who had Governor of the Eleventh Circuit of the approval from the curriculum committee reasons for the program's reconfiguration, been bumped from other clinics last spring ABA Law School Division, SBA VP of and faculty, Maggs approved students to Dean Maggs discussed the problem. were contacted and asked to participate. Outreach, and a 3L at GW, the University begin working with the Project. Accord­ According to Maggs, issues arose One of these students was Tarek was going to be one of the first in the na- ing to Maggs, he "did not want to wait because the school was hesitant to start Ghalayini, a second year law student at tion to establish a clinic dedicated solely until next semester to get started because a. new clinic under tVie supervision of a GW. Like many others who joined the to helping veterans. According to Scott, the clients needed help immediately." project, Ghalayini read the proposals and GW's location in the heart of Washing­ Therefore, Clifford Shoemaker, managing Sec Clinic on Page 4 was excited at the opportunity to help vet­ lLs Begin Job Searches In Challenging Economic Times

BY KATIE EARNEST Editor-in-Chief

Last week kicked off a new season latest edition of Noteworthy, the CDO's opportunities for lLs at firms have al­ unique advantage of going to law school of legal recruiting as first year law students online newsletter, "Given the current ways been limited, we think the current at the start of a new presidential admin­ around the country were permitted by the status of the legal and financial markets, climate will cause firms to hire fewer lLs istration. Be open to all of the wonderful National Association for Law Placement I know there is a great deal of concern than in recent years. Given the expected opportunities that you will uncover!" (NALP) to use their career services offices about how to navigate a challenging job increase in regulatory activity, we expect First year Ben Teich said in an email starting on November 1st. The Career market." the number of opportunities for lLs at to Nota Bene that he expects that the cur­ Development Office (CDO) was ready government agencies to stay the same or rent economic crisis will not change the with a full week of panels, including a "I'd love to stay in possibly increase. Regarding opportuni­ demand for legal internships. He noted, mandatory three-hour session for lLs ties for lLs in the public interest sector, "the high correlation between a severe entitled Launching Your Legal Career D. C. and work for we expect those to stay about the same economic downturn and a loss of job where they learned the "nuts and bolts the government, as in past years." opportunities is fairly obvious. However, it is my understanding that most lL's do of drafting legal resumes and cover let­ but the lack of job However, both Montgomery and ters" for obtaining a first-year summer Richards cautioned that first years should not secure paid positions over the summer legal job. opportunities and not panic in the face of gloomy economic anyway. This may mean that some more With the credit crisis of September funding may force me forecasts. They advised, "Be sure to al­ qualified candidates are pushed into the culminating in a eight-week long roller- ways think about your legal career as a unpaid job market, but I do not think this coaster for the stock market and massive to go home!" multi-step process and make decisions should prevent anyone from securing a po­ lay offs across the country, law students based on your long-term career plan sition. After all, the value proposition for are fearing a shrinking or possibly non­ (which the CDO can help you develop). an organization is pretty good: free work existent job market for those looking for Along with Michelle Cotter Rich­ Take advantage of DC, not only because from an intelligent, well-educated, eager summer jobs. Carole Montgomery, the ards, a CDO counselor, Montgomery said it is one of the most resilient economies Director of the CDO, commented in the in an email to Nota Bene that, "[a lthough in the country, but because you have the See lLs on Page 4

NEWS FEATURES OPINION Page 3 A Night For the Ages Page 2 Justache For All Page 6 Bar Brief On the Right Cohen & Cohen Finalists Music: Lucinda Williams Obama Victory Incites Memorable Chaos Page 7 De Novo Days Hype Gives Way to Real Hope Iraqi School Days Page 2 Nota Bene November 12, 2008 NEWS

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Cohen & Cohen E JF Kicks Off Competitors Gear Justache For All BY MATTHEW LINDEN Up For Final Round Staff Writer There is something growing here at committee. The shave will result in a $20 BY CLARE CAVALIERO George Washington Law School. It's not penalty applied to your final sponsor­ Features Editor a feeling of hope after the recent election, ship total (your competition total will be or a feeling of dread as finals draw closer. reduced by $20), but you will be able to No, it's mustaches. That's right, I said remain in the competition. If you have Four of the law school's finest stu­ the men's team as well. mustaches. Contrary to popular belief, to shave multiple times or shave for an dents are preparing for the final round of Rachel explained that any mock a 70's male porn star, steroid enhanced unsanctioned occasion you will be dis­ the Cohen & Cohen Mock Trial Compe­ trial competition requires a lot of stra­ Yankee first basemen, and the cast of qualified from winning any prizes. Social tition. The Mock Trial Board sponsors tegic planning, anticipating the other Deadwood are not the only people sport­ obligations (hot date, grandma is in town, the internal competition, which is open side's actions, and preparing to respond. ing some first class lip hair. family portrait, etc.) do not qualify for a to upper-level students and only available She continued to say that, "both sides in This month, the Equal Justice Foun­ shave exception. in the fall semester. The Cohen & Cohen this trial have strengths and weaknesses. dation is sponsoring a moustache-growing 3) Every Monday participants will Competition asks students to argue both We started out with a plan of action, competition called "Justache for All." check in to have their Justaches photo­ sides of a civil case regulated by a judge. and we've refined it after each round. The Equal Justice Foundation provides graphed and to turn in their week's spon­ Each team will soon argue their side to Choosing good witnesses was key to our money to students who choose to work sorship contributions. In order to remain a "jury" and the teams are preparing preparation. Our witnesses, Eric Klein for non-profit organizations, as opposed in the competition each participant must to deliver their final performance in the and Rob Wolcott, both graduated last to working at a big firm getting paid and raise at least $15 a week. competition on Monday, November 17. year, and their ability to get into their eating lunch at five star restaurants every Katie Taylor, a 2L, is taking place in The Cohen & Cohen finals will be held in roles and to act the part has been hugely day. The EJF is currently raising money the competition. Taylor said, "In truth, it the Jacob Burns Moot Court Room from advantageous to us." Both teams noted to achieve their goal and also are hosting hasn't been quite as difficult as I thought l:30pm-4:30pm. that witness preparation was crucial to a 5k race on Sunday November 9. it might be. The mustaches are itchy, but The four students competing are: their case. In an e-mail sent out from the con­ it's kind of funny to make people laugh all Rachel Ballard and Maureen McGough, Rachel and Mo fist bump between tests creators, the rules are as follows: day. The weirdest thing is that there are and Benjamin Friedlander with his part­ solid rounds in order to keep their mo­ 1) All participants must begin with some people who appear not to notice that ner, Alan Root. The teams, although mentum going and Mo confesses that a fresh shave. I'm wearing a giant mustache - strange. At divided by their genders, have a lot in watching "Law & Order" really pays off 2) For the rest of the month partici­ any rate, if. I can raise a bunch of money common. While most (some) students in her openings and closings (her favorite pants cannot shave their lip hair and must for EJF and help out some people doing have already begun preparations for final part of the competition). Openings and keep the rest of their facial hair relatively public interest work, then it's worth it." exams, these four still have plenty of work closings are also Alan's favorite part of the clean-shaven. Allowing too much stubble So what does facial hair have to to do in order to be ready for next Mon­ trial because he likes being able to tell the is disrespectful to the Justache and can do with the equal justice foundation, an day. They have already spent countless case's story to the jury. result in disqualification. organization that provides the means for hours preparing for the competition and Ben's favorite part of the competi­ 2(a) As EJF is an equal opportunity students to work at non-profit organiza­ have now reached the final stretch. tion is "participating in the trials and student organization, if women would tions? Aside from the obvious goal of rais­ Rachel and Maureen ("Mo") try having to respond to the judges when like to take part in the competition, the ing money for their organization, it seems to watch as much "Law & Order" as they rule on objections." All of the com­ option of wearing a fake mustache start­ that there is no real relation between the possible, while Benjamin and Alan find petitors are looking forward to arguing in ing on November 3 whenever you are organization's goals and the contest. At it helpful to scrimmage other teams. front of Judge Walton and receiving his at school. Glue it on, draw it on, what this time of the year, with all the pressures Benjamin said that scrimmaging other feedback once the trial has ended. have you. inherent in finals, the competition should teams is beneficial because it helps to get Both Rachel and Mo will have fam­ 2(b) Each participant will be al­ provide some much needed comic relief. a "real sense of what the actual competi­ ily in the audience this year and Rachel lowed one lip shave for a professional Even for those of us who are hopelessly tion is going to be like." Meetings with acknowledges that she is nervous about obligation (interview, day in court, moot unable to grow facial hair, whoever they teammates to look over materials and to living up to her father's retired police of- court semi-final, etc.). The occasion has may be. strategize overall were very important to See C&cC on Page 4 to be approved by the Justache For All Page 3 Nota Bene November 12, 2008 OPINION A Night for the Ages Political Fronts: Election Recap BY ELIZABETH WESTBROOK Staff Writer Note: Stefan Chacon is on hiatus, What I was Disappointed with: there is no On the Left for this week's The McCain Campaign: Where do I The night before going down to sideways under your umbrella and stings issue. begin? To be fair, John McCain, like any Newport News, Virginia to work the polls when it smacks your cheeks. Adding to Republican would have, faced a steeply with the protect the vote campaign, GW the unpleasantness, at peak times the wait With Tuesday's much anticipated uphill climb to the presidency. Despite the Law for Obama received an email about time was at least two hours long. Still, as and monumental election now behind us, long odds, there was a point where a Mc­ a letter that was circulating in precincts. we patrolled the parking lot and answered here are my thoughts on what we learned Cain victory seemed plausible. Several de­ The letter was embossed with the state voters' questions at the doors, morale was from the election and what we have to cisions by the campaign derailed any hope seal and informed residents that the state incredibly high. People seemed more than look forward to. of success. Sarah Palin is a good place to assembly had decided, due to expected happy to brave the weather and the huge What I was Encouraged by: Amer­ start, not because she lost him the elec­ record turn-out, to split the election into turn out to take part of the historic day. ica Electing its First African American tion, as some have suggested, but because two days, with Republicans asked to vote In fact, one elderly couple refused to come President. My disagreement with now she really exemplifies the flawed strategy on November 4th as usual and Democrats to the front of the line as election rules President-Elect Obama's policies and my that the campaign followed throughout to vote on November 5th. The same let­ allow senior citizens to do. They insisted reservations about his ability to lead not­ the course of the election. Due to Bush's ters have shown up in other states. State on waiting out the two hours with the rest withstanding, no — unpopularity, if McCain and election officials have condemned the of the precinct. It was a moving display one can deny the BY RYAN BOWEN was (-0 have any chance forgeries, and CNN reported that police of pride and patriotism. monumental step Q fa of winning, he had to around the country are investigating the At about 9:00 the crowds began to n that this country ° make a strong push for sources with the intent of criminal pros­ thin out as people headed to work. The took in advancing independent voters. In­ ecution. This was the tense atmosphere lines stayed relatively short the rest of equality. More than 140 years after a civil stead, his campaign was directed almost I drove into on Monday night. the day and there were only a handful of war that sprung, at least in part, from how entirely at the Republican core. While this I got into Newport News at about minor problems—mostly in the forms of African-Americans were treated in this isn't always a bad strategy, he should have people at the wrong polling place, which 10:30p.m, and after driving around the country, and 40 years since Martin Luther known that even if every Republican in was easily rectified with a quick call to town in the rain, past McCain/Palin King, Jr., took such significant steps in the country voted for him he wouldn't win lawn signs the size of billboards, I finally the voter protection hotline for Virginia. breaking down racial barriers, Americans on that alone. Governor Palin's selection All in all the day was a great success. Of checked into my lonely Holiday Inn Ex­ were able to come together and elect a fired up the conservative base with her the 2,500 voters registered to our polling press room. I didn't feel particularly president based on what they felt made pro-gun, anti-abortion views, as well as place, some 2,100 came out to vote, and smart like in those Holiday Inn Express him the better candidate instead of the adding someone other than just another Obama won our precinct overwhelmingly commercials, just anxious for the next color of his skin. old white guy to the ticket. despite my apprehensions about the num­ day and polarized by the huge shows of No Election Fiascos. After two However, her own inexperience ber of obscenely large McCain signs. support Newport News residents had consecutive elections marred by issues took away McCain's best attack on At 7:30 I left Newport News after made for the opposition on the ticket. I involving bad ballots, voter fraud, and Obama. Additionally, her lack of under­ 14 long rainy hours stationed at Lee Hall reviewed my Voter Protection Manual other issues that made what was supposed standing on many issues probably didn't Middle School to trek the 160 miles back one last time, turned off the lights, and to take a day drag out much longer, this win over a lot of undecided voters. I prefer the until alarm went to DC. On the way back I listened to stared at ceiling my election was relatively disaster free. There to characterize her effect on the campaign off at 4:00 a.m. any radio station I covild find relaying •were of course some serious voter fravul riot Vsy votes stte costtowtratti er it\ terms of I reached my polling place at about results. WYien Fox Nev/s radio declared 5:30. It was raining and dark, and there hoth Pennsylvania and Ohio for Obama issues in my own state of Ohio, where votes she didn't win. 1do ubt many people the Secretary of State essentially refused who were already going to vote for Mc­ was a line of hundreds of umbrclla-clad I knew it had to be true (Fox News would people wrapping around the elementary never give a Democrat anything it didn't to verify provisional ballots from voters Cain changed their mind because of Sarah (largely signed up by ACORN) whose school parking lot and out of sight down have to!) and I knew that unless McCain Palin, but I'm sure she discouraged more authenticity was considered dubious. Be­ than a few independents from casting their the block. I met two other attorneys from nabbed California we had won the presi­ cause of the fairly large margin of victory, ballots for the Republican ticket. DC who had been assigned there with dency. however, alleged fraud and other problems Of course, Palin's selection was me and we set up camp in front of the I arrived home twenty-fours hours did not raise serious issues. The lack of really only the tip of the iceberg. Barack gymnasium doors to greet people coming after I had arrived in Newport News technical problems with voting facilities Obama ran on the theme of change and and coming out. also shows that states have done a good The weather was beyond miserable; See Night on Page 4 job of catching their voting equipment up it was that fine misty rain that hits you See Right on Page 5 with the rest of technology. Obama Victory Incites Hype Gives Way to t' *. ' ' •' ; •/» .. : f'jL UT" t- . f- u•;.! Memorable Chaos Real Hope

BY BRETT SHEATS BY ADAM R. PEARLMAN Special to the Nota Bene Opinions Editor

On election night I attended the that looked to be barely twenty-one all I was down in Richmond on Elec­ tor McCain received. He never should Democratic Congressional/Senatorial the way to a bunch of older folks wearing tion Day, watching polls in eight precincts, have been close to 46%. There is not a Campaign Committee party here in the 'Octogenarians for Obama' buttons. I saw which absolutely shaped my thoughts Republican in the entire country who District. The mood there, all night long, a few old ladies in their eighties busting about the historic events of that day. should have been close to that, let alone was ebullient. The party was in a massive a move on the dance floor. It was pretty Many people have asked me my thoughts one without the united and unfettered ballroom at a hotel near Union Station, amazing to watch the enthusiasm flowing about the election, and all I can say is, support of the party's base. If anything, and the assembled crowd was surprisingly between all of the attendees. "It was raining and windy and cold in McCain's performance shows how out of 90 - 95% white. It reminded me of the When Ohio was called for Obama, Richmond all day, and Obama still won touch our Law School community (and RNC, except with less cowboy hats. Both everyone in the room went crazy. It was Virginia." academia generally) is with the rest of Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi spoke to the deafening. Whert 'Barack Obama elected Anybody who knows anything America. Professor Turley (somewhat crowd, along with many other Democrat­ President' came up in huge letters on the about national politics knows that rain affectionately) calls us countermajoritar- ic congress members. Reid and Pelosi's huge projection TV screens, the place does not bode well for Democrats, espe­ ian scum. But that McCain received more speeches were listened to, but at the same turned into absolute chaos. You usually cially in minority-heavy urban areas in than two and a half times more support, time largely ignored. The crowd was talk­ hear 'chaos' used in a negative sense - in otherwise "red" states. But people lined by percentage, among the electorate than ing - quite loudly - over their speeches. It terms of violence or anarchy - but this was up before 5am Tuesday morning for he did among GW Law Students, I have was undoubtedly, even to a congressional the type of chaos that was more like when the chance to vote, and stood there for no more positive adjective describing our crowd, Barack Obama's night. a team scores a last minute touchdown hours at a time to do their civic duty and school's politics than "astounding." From when I arrived - shortly after to win a playoff game. People literally participate in determining their political For all of my criticisms of Sena­ the great Commonwealth of Pennsylvania lost control of their bodies. Old men destinies in ways many had never done. tor Obama in these pages over the past was called for Obama - until when I left and women slumped into chairs and held It was a day that I was proud to be an months, there was rarely any real doubt about 20 minutes after Obama's accep­ American. tance speech the celebrating was nonstop. See Chaos on Page 5 • Still, the real surprise last Tuesday See Hype on Page 5 Ages in the room ran the gamut from folks was how much of the popular vote Sena­ Page 4 Nota Bene November 12, 2008 News/Opinions

Night from page 3. c&c from page 2. and quickly jumped in a taxi to head to that professor does not work out. While the DOJ or the AG or another public ficer standards. The women are admit­ Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid's election a course can be cancelled after several interest job in D.C. The biggest concern tedly anxious to have relatives observing results party. A little bit of that good semesters, a clinic such as the proposed that my friends and I have is whether we their performance. old-fashioned nepotism had greased the CRISIS Project accumulates clients, should go back and live at home and Rachel's favorite part of the wheels to get me in the door [see my last whose needs do not fit neatly within a work there because we won't be able to competition has been working with two columns] and a friend had saved me a semester-to-semester timeline. secure enough summer funding to work Mo and notes that the two have man­ glass of wine which she declared to be the Ultimately, the students were al­ and live in D.C. I'd love to stay in D.C. aged to make every practice into a last alcohol in the Hyatt. The Democrats lowed to go forward with their work, but and work for the government, but the social event. Mo also mentioned that were celebrating and they were celebrat­ under the supervision of their practitioner lack of job opportunities and funding she has learned a great deal partnering ing hard. sponsors rather than GW Law. Some, may force me to go home!" with Rachel and is "incredibly proud to On the way from my apartment to such as Ghalayini, were taken on by the Richards and Montgomery said have had the privilege of working with the party, John McCain had conceded practitioners as unpaid interns. While that lLs should look to the CDO's re­ her." Both women are excited to be in the presidency and hundreds of people the work is similar, Dean Maggs notes sources in order to carefully plan their the final round, and acknowledge that were taking to the streets in celebration, that disappointment remains. According job search strategy. "All lLs should there were many good teams compet­ exultation and above all, inebriation. to Maggs, there is a distinct difference meet with their career counselor to ing this year. Each time the cab stopped for a light or between the students working under the develop an individualized career plan, As far as future plans for the com­ in traffic, people leaned in the window to supervision of a GW clinic and working review the 2008 CDO Career Guide petitors, Rachel has wanted to prosecute cheer for their candidate. The excitement for law firms as unpaid interns. Chief and the Orientation Folder, and attend street crime since she was a child and was contagious and I found myself yelling among these differences is who has the CDO (and other career-related) events. that is still her plan. Mo is hoping this along with them, as did the driver. When responsibility for making strategic deci­ Beyond that, the CDO section of the article will give her employment search I arrived at the Hyatt I was bouncing off sions, taking on clients, and otherwise Law School website and our bi-weekly a boost. Benjamin is set to work for Sid- the walls despite running on not a single controlling the cases. Further, the name eNewsletter, Noteworthy has tons of re­ ley Austin, LLP and Alan will be doing REM cycle. I joined friends in the ball­ of GW Law School will no longer be sources tailored to students' individual financial services and bankruptcy work room to watch Obama's speech and my attached to the good work being done interests." for a law firm in Philadelphia, PA. joy mingled with the rest of his supporters by these students to help our veterans. They also noted that GW students These four students are certainly there and our happiness gave way to tears Still, Maggs credits the flexibility of the can rely on their degrees for a slight impressive and we wish them all the best of hope and the pride to have been a part students over these past several weeks in advantage compared to other schools. of luck on Monday, November 17. of this remarkable campaign. coping with a difficult situation. When asked if they thought that it will I've worked for the Democratic The students involved with the be harder or easier for GW students in Party since my senior year of college, but CRISIS Project are also disappointed. particular to find jobs, they answered it struck me on Tuesday that this cam­ According to Ghalayini, one of the largest "About the same as always - although paign had been different. I've never seen disappointments is the process by which GW is ranked slightly below George­ a political figure evoke tears from grown the clinic was terminated. While he "un­ town in national rankings, legal em­ men. The difference, besides the obvious derstands that setbacks are a part of doing ployers really value the practical legal historic significance of electing an African business," he has been "frustrated by the skills GW Law students are known to American President, was the inclusive na­ lack of transparency in the process by possess, which are even more important ture of Obama's run for the White House. which the faculty rejected the program." in a difficult legal job market." Every person around me had canvassed Ghalayini explains that the "students have or made phone calls, worked the polls made efforts to engage the administration TIME AFTER TIME or attended rallies. "We'd all contributed in discussions about the future of the s A L T (P )° p Is |M E N u s time and money, and no matter what clinic, yet continue to face roadblocks in I • ° • amount of time or money, that ability to finding a solution." Further, he believes o L E O L L |A A R O s E F be a part of the effort made me feel lik e that "the impetus to the entire problem p L E A f T A o S R 1 V E T it was a communal victory. I felt con­ seems to be political bickering among a H O R S E O F T H E Y E A R nected to Barack Obama, and I knew he few faculty members that has nothing S Y S T E M A L A felt connected to every supporter all over to do with the students, the clinic, or Y E A R L Y 1 N C O M E the world who watched as he passionately the practitioners." He is quick to note, N M spoke of the land of opportunity that had however, that "Dean Maggs and Dean L A B E C T O A 1 A L afforded him such an honor. Goldfarb, along with many other faculty A L O E E 0 N A 1 D S Apparently the whole District felt members, have been supportive and help­ T A N G O S Is O D S IT E E just that connection too, because by the ful throughout, and that the problems E N D O F T H E W E E K| time we left the Hyatt at around 1:00 seem to lie with a few unnamed faculty F A A• S E N S E D a.m., Washington D.C. had erupted into a members." He, along with other members ty Y P P frenzy of cheering and honking as people of the clinic complain that they "cannot A 1 L N E w S A E R stormed the White House. We found a work toward a solution if we do not know M A R D| 1 D A R| E C A R E parking spot and joined the mob, knowing what the real issues are and who among O N 1 O N E V E R II K R 1 S this would be an evening that we would the faculty they need to work with to ad­ P E A L E •- E N S E E S one day tell our children about. dress those issues." & The scene was wild. There were It is uncertain at this time whether people from all over the world dancing the CRISIS Project, or a similar clinic, and chanting "Wake Up Dubya" and will ever be established at GW Law. singing Steam's Goodbye song while the While Ryan Martel Scott is hopeful that Ask Yunji! Secret Service and DCPD stood by on the the school will work out a solution, Dean sidewalk looking terrified. But the crowd Maggs notes that more caution will need was peaceful and the joy was palpable. I to be exercised and states that " I do not BY YUNJI K IM stayed and reveled until almost 3:00 a.m. know whether the CRISIS project or some Columnists when I dragged my weary self back to my modification of it will be approved in the apartment. After another hour of election future." As for the students such as Gha­ Dear Yunji, coverage with CNN's self-proclaimed layini, they just want the faculty to inform I think I have a problem. Yesterday some girl in classgot mad at me for looking best political team on television I forced them of what the problem truly was, so at porn. She said it was distracting. I don't understand! Please explain. myself to sleep. I had been awake for over that "students can work with faculty mem­ twenty-four hours, yet laying my head bers to ensure the reputations of GW, its Dear Transfer Student, down was difficult. Barack Obama would faculty, and its students are not tarnished Here is my polite answer: it's about the extremity of your screen content. be the next President, and I could still hear by events such as these in the future." When practicing the fine art of figuring out acceptable ways to distract yourself cars honking in the street. I willed my in class, consider the likeliness of your screen catching and keeping someone's eyes to close and let sleep take me, and lLs from page 1. attention. For example, playing the daily crossword or sudoku puzzle would be an I dreamed about change and about hope worker. Then again, what do I know, I'm acceptable way to distract yourself (although - ahem — you still shouldn't play in and somehow getting my hands on super a 1L. I think if people are concerned they class). Playing a full-screen version of World of Warcraft, however, would not be. sweet inaugural ball tickets. More on that should go visit the wonderful people in Porn is very likely to catch someone's eye and prevent them from concentrating in January ... the CDO." on the class material. I doubt there are many people who can decipher Evidence Clinic from page 1. 1L Kim Singer noted that, even if and watch frontal nudity at the same time. So porn would be in the categories unpaid internship opportunities remain of hobbies best kept outside of the classroom. r) to visiting professor. Maggs explained that the same, students may be negatively Here is my real answer: dude, what's wrong with you?! it is very hard to begin a new clinic under affected by the lack of funds required to the supervision of a visiting professor live and work in their desired area. "To Got a question about what's going around the law school, Foggy Bottom, because, unlike a new course, a clinic can­ be honest I haven't really put too much or the world in general? Email [email protected] and ask what's on your not be terminated if the relationship with thought into it yet, but I'd love to work for mind. Yunji has the answer! Page 5 Nota Bene November 12,2008 Opinions

Chaos from page 3. Hype from page 3.

their hearts. There was a profound sense I felt compelled just to take in the about his ability to win (though the way letting Obama characterize the race and of catharsis. scene that was unfolding in front of me: the press reported on him, I expected him frame how it proceeded, a bit like how I thought that would be the indelible Three haggard, incredibly unhappy and to receive more than 53% of the vote). John Kerry could never move past the moment of the night, but I was wrong. angry young people juxtaposed against Those who drank the Kool Aid early-on "I'm not Bush" defensive message in Afterward, a group of us piled into our sheer celebration and jubilation in every are still enchanted. Even those bitterly 2004. Obama made it look like McCain friend's SUV and drove across NW DC. direction. It was as if they were sur­ disappointed Hillary supporters who re­ had nothing to offer. Even though one This ride was one of the most memorable rounded by an invisible, indestructible ally only needed an excuse, rather than a might think that, having spent so much fifteen minutes of my life. The city was bubble impermeable to logic. It looked as reason to get caught in the upswing, still time in the Senate, McCain would have unhinged. Throngs of people were out in if I threw water on them that they would have their blinders on. And if there were been the target of many of the same flip- the streets, screaming and dancing. Ev­ gladly melt. They looked like they, in spite ever any true independents out there, flopper accusations that befell Senator ery car was honking its horn incessantly. of their inebriation, were well aware that unless Obama did anything to absolutely Kerry four years ago, none ever came. Uncountable numbers of people were the tiny lifeboat that they were clinging to alienate them, the utterly numb indiffer­ Instead, it just seemed that McCain's rejoicing in the streets. We saw many was surrounded by ships that were not go­ ence to anything labeled "Republican" principled, successful legislative career people hanging out of their cars cheering ing to stop to pick them up any time soon. that defines today's political landscape simply did not resonate with voters, and and screaming and clapping - all in view They looked as if they had been chosen to was certainly going to dissuade many of his many accomplishments could not of police officers that seemed not to give be the control group in a massive, insane them from voting for any candidate of compare to Obama's eloquent musings a care in the world. It was much like a city-wide experiment in celebration, and that stock, even a maverick. Of course, on the future. city celebrating a Super Bowl victory, they were none too pleased at their selec­ Obama did many alienating, crass, rude, Certainly Obama found a defini­ but it was obvious that it was far more tion to play that role. and impolitic things throughout his cam­ tive advantage in his ability to turn a intense of a feeling for many of the people Many pundits have remarked how paign which never made headlines. But phrase in ways that turns heads, not just involved. historic and truly important this election McCain's camp was never as clean as he in his speeches, but also in his sub-texts. During our journey we stopped at a has been. But what I gathered from that liked to say, either. He made people believe, or at least ac­ red light and in all four directions from the remarkable night is that this election I stand by my criticisms of Barack cept, that there could be such a thing intersection people were going absolutely was far more meaningful than foreign Obama, the ineffective junior Senator, as a partisan "voter protection" effort. berserk in the streets. Suddenly, three relations, economic policy, or social pro­ the energizing but for all intents and pur­ (We can put aside for now the concur­ people walked up to our car. I noticed grams can ever reflect. It was remarkable poses still run-of-the-mill campaigner, the rent disenfranchisement of thousands they all had access passes around their how the people I saw that night were all win-at-all-costs personality. But with the of military voters stationed overseas.) necks prominendy displaying an elephant. outwardly celebrating but also taking election behind us, I can have new hope in And there is something about him that, One guy slurred out an incomprehensible moments here and there to be silent and the President-Elect Obama. Hope that he when his words sound good, people invective, causing me to ask him to repeat reflect. The silent smiles on their faces led will be able to carry us through these hard don't look to substance. When he called what he had just said. He was then able me to believe that they were feeling joy on economic times, hope that he will rebuild for the split of Jerusalem, for example, to put together enough words to say, "Did levels far exceeding themselves. America's stature in the world without he was able to do so in such a way that spreading around the wealth buy you that This all is yet another reason that I sacrificing her strength, and hope that he did not prevent him from winning three- car?" None of us answered him, as it am thankful to go to law school in Wash­ will be able to strike a positive chord in a quarters of the Jewish vote. was pretty obvious he wasn't looking for ington, DC. political melody that has been out of tune All of this compels thoughts an answer. for long enough. about Americans' notoriously short But I also hope that he realizes collective memory. Will the new that wealth redistribution of the scale he President's inspiring qualities endure to Right from page 3. proposes will slow our economic recovery afford him the everlasting excuses of his by putting roadblocks in the way of invest- faithful supporters two years from now, ment growth. I hope that he realizes stuck with it from the primaries onward. years of some of the most polarized and and and again two years later, if he does not that to be a successful diplomat, you also McCain's campaign, in contrast, fired off divisive politics in recent history, this live up to his hype? Will they blame have to be willing to go to the mattresses, shots in all directions, never keeping with country desperately needs someone to his shortcomings on the problems divide and conquer, and know that there one idea long enough for it to resonate cast aside the party label and do what he will inherit from his predecessor, is a difference between compromising to even though they knew about all the with anyone. McCain began by touting is best for this country. President-elect achieve common goals, versus placating difficulties their next President would his advantage in experience, but after add­ Obama has stated many times that this is enemies who are perfectly happy to fight have to face when they cast their votes ing Palin to the ticket, this position was what he wants to do, and I sincerely hope another day. And I hope he does not bring last week, and still believed in his raw largely abandoned until the election was that he is able to follow through with this his Chicago slash-and-burn politics to the abilities when they did so? only a few days away. The message also promise. White House, but instead continues to A widely reported factoid over frequently centered on national defense What I am Afraid of: inspire people to join him and work with the past couple of weeks is that it was and terrorism, even though polls had Obama Abandons his Promise to him to bring about positive results. not until June of this year that 50% of shown early on that the economy was the Unite and Sticks to his Hyper-Liberal In­ As a side-note, my predictions in the Americans knew that the Democrats main issue on voters' minds. clinations: Despite his promises to unite, "What Change?" column last month were controlled Congress. In other words, The McCain campaign also failed Barack Obama's history as a politician spot-on. In my home state of California, after they were elected, Democrats got to attack Obama's economic proposals shows that he is extremely liberal. For for example, there are 53 congressional a twenty-month-long free pass from until the eleventh hour, a decision which his presidency to be successful, he must districts; 52 of those races featured incum­ any expectations the American people I believe cost him greatly. Even McCain's maintain the favor of moderate voters. bent candidates. ALL of the incumbents would have of them. That window character attacks were faulty. Instead of This will require him to adjust his stance won. Only two challengers, both of Con­ has closed, and they will be expected going after Obama's relationship with on things like gun control and big govern­ gress' controlling party, received 45% or to perform. The first 100 days of the incendiary Reverend Wright, which ment. I hope he can compromise and more of the vote. Only nine others, eight Obama's presidency will hopefully yield had presented problems for him in the serve the ideologically diverse base that of which also belonged to Congress' con­ some pretty spectacular developments primary against Senator Clinton, the Mc­ voted him into office, but we will have to trolling party, even topped 40%. (hopefully the fact that the stock market Cain campaign, largely through Governor wait and see. Those raw, impersonal figures dropped nearly 1000 points in the two Palin, overplayed Obama's relationship Wishful Thinking . . . damper my memories of the undeniably days following his election is not a sign with William Ayers, an accusation which Obama Somehow Carries out his inspiring scenes of people dancing in the of things to come). He has created I think few voters took seriously. Failure Vision as Announced on Monday Night streets on election night, and I wonder if high, even lofty expectations that he to address the issues that were most im­ Football to Implement a Playoff System any of those who were celebrating ever has already moved to manage. But our portant to voters cost John McCain dearly in College Football: Chris Berman's inter­ really paused with satisfaction of knowing hopes will remain high when he takes in this election. view of both candidates on the Monday that change is coming, rather than simply office, which is both a blessing and a Minnesota: Jesse Ventura I can before the election was not what I would being happy about winning. Of course curse for him. It is wonderful when maybe understand. At least he was a call serious journalism, but when asked there was change that day, an awesome, people have their dreams realized, and fierce independent and his tough-guy im­ "What is one thing you would like to historical one. But that's not the change crushing when the faithful have their age lends the impression that he can get change about sports," Senator Obama that was campaigned on, or vociferously spirits broken. And in politics, false things done. But A1 Franken? I know he replied that he would like to do away with advocated by candidate Obama's support­ prophets can still be stoned. didn't win (or at least that's how it stands the BCS and see a playoff system in col­ ers throughout the race. The referendum for now), but this shouldn't have even lege football. I, for one, cannot imagine of change we were lead to believe we were been close. A1 Franken has absolutely no a more noble effort undertaken by any voting for is yet to be realized, and it will governmental experience (which appar­ president. Doing so would further draw take more than charismatic leadership to The Nota Bene invites readers' opin­ comparisons to JFK: Kennedy made the ently doesn't seem to matter much with achieve it. ions. Letters to the Editor must be voters anymore), is about as far to the ambitious promise to send a man to the Let us not forget that as we move signed, dated and include a gradua­ left as you can get, and isn't even likable. moon, Obama an even more ambitious forward into the new administration. tion year or title. E-mail submissions plan to overcome Jim Delaney (com­ I know there is a lot of backlash against The President-Elect has proved himself to [email protected] missioner of the Big Ten and chief BCS Republicans this year,'but this is one I just a masterful politician and campaigner. proponent) and give football fans what don't get at all. He bested a seasoned and distinguished What I Hope Happens Next: they truly want. Nota Bene reserves the right to edit Senator and war hero, to the extent that Obama Carries out his Promise to all submissions for space, grammar, Senator McCain spent much time back Reach Across Party Lines: After eight clarity and vulgarity. on his heels, emphasizing contrasts and Page 6 Nota Bene November 12, 2008 FEATURES Ultrabar: The 19th Annual Music Review: Nese-Palooza Lucinda Williams Little Honey A Sweet Return to Form BY SET SAMII AND LISA STRAUSS Columnists BY REID COPLOFF Columnist

Let's just get this out of the way. No rollercoaster ride that comes from put­ matter what she does, Lucinda Williams ting a fist-pumping rocker back-to-back is the queen of alternative country music. with a chillingly gorgeous song of lost For nearly 30 years she's produced coun­ love provides both the adrenaline jolt and try music that oscillates between searingly emotional cornucopia that continues to raucous and endearingly beautiful. She make country music a vital form of artistic has found a way to foster a cross-genera­ expression. tional appeal that has brought in both the Bridging the gap between William's cowpokes and the hipsters. comfort zones are songs like "Little Rock But in mid-2007 Lucinda Williams Star," where she takes a slow, beautiful released West, an album that was shock­ verse into a rocking chorus, almost just ingly devoid of charm. Williams has to show that she can still keep you on always been known for her painstakingly your toes. thorough recording process. But for Wil­ Little Honey has its faults. For in­ liams, the lengthy production time is for stance, "If Wishes Were Horses" sounds Trust Us, We 're Experts a counterintuitive end result. Instead of a a little bit too much like "Fruits of My glossy, well-polished album with rounded Labor," from 2003's World Without Tears. edges and a crystalline sound, Williams It's not that it's a bad song. It's just that We promise to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. As wants the rough edges and scraggly voice. Williams has shown that she has a lot to future members of the DC Lawyers Assistance Program, we are proud to present a She wants the extra time spent to make say, why bother repeating herself? bi-weekly run-down of DC hotspots. This week we're doing a review of Ultrabar, the album sound underproduced. That On "Jailhouse Tears," Williams the location of the 19th Annual Nese-Palooza Halloween Party held on Wednesday, is what made West so shocking. It was teams with new wave icon Elvis Costello October 29. glossy, paint-by-numbers, and ultimately in a clunky, goofy, and, frankly, poor duet. Before getting into this review, we'd like to re-introduce ourselves to you, our forgettable. It's a story song, but the lyrics are silly and now faithful readers. Set is a recent graduate of George Washington University and Now less than a year and a half later the singers' vocals never match up quite DC's very own former bar wench. You might have already met her at the Halloween Williams has returned with Little Honey, right. The two did a much better job when Party, especially if she rear-ended you with her excellently crafted Mario Kart. Lisa, her ninth studio album since 1979. Buck­ they paired up for "There's a Story in Your fresh from the Chicago working world, is thrilled to be in a new city, with new bars. ing the process that used to take her more You might also have met Lisa at the Halloween Party, but not if you got there after Voice," from Costello's 2004 album, The like four to six years between albums, Delivery A/fctn. \ \ PTA fmore on that \aterT "Williams has returned with an album /Additionally, wlnic Williams sccino Case: October 29, 2DD8 Review of Ultrabar, located at 911 ft-Street NW Every that shows unequivocally that West was to alternate between fast and slow songs 2L and 3L emphasized how important it was to attend the Halloween Party, and tak­ a fluke. Little Honey isn't perfect. There for the first two-thirds of the album, the ing their advice, we went all out. And we mean ALL OUT. are moments that drag or flounder, but back half gets a little bogged down with Facts: Ultrabar is a bar with many floors apparently. Taking the advice of one as a whole, it is a return to form that a string of slow tracks. That changes, executive vice president who will remain nameless, we pre-gamed. Therefore, SBA showcases the two sides of Williams: though, with the closing cut, a cover of due to selective memory loss, this review might be a bit sketchy. the riotous country rocker and the raspy AC/DC's "It's a Long Way to the Top," Upon arriving at the bar, we quickly entered after some strangers on the street voiced chanteuse. which is nothing short of freaking awe­ requested a celeb photo with Set, as Luigi, and our friend Jaclyn, who was Mario. The opening track, "Real Love," some. Williams turns the brothers Young's After passing these paparazzi on our way in, we quickly made a beeline to the bar. begins with a false start that gives way to hard rock posturing into a country swag­ WHICH HAD NO LINE (again, why did we pregame?). After procuring shots and a rollicking country gem. Another compa­ ger. It's a perfect audio victory lap for Wil­ other drinks, we made our way downstairs to the "secret bar" (according to Lisa- who rable number is "Honey Bee," where Wil­ liams to finish this comeback of sorts. despite there being at least 100 people downstairs, somehow thought that it was a liams' one-of-a-kind rasp is showcased. Between 1998 and 2003, Williams location unknown to the rest of the partiers). We stayed down there, on and off, for The rockers intertwine nicely with released a triumvirate of great albums the rest of the night, only taking short breaks to run upstairs for the delicious chicken the slower love songs like "Circles and fingers, turkey roll-ups, and cookies. that has defined her lengthy career: 1998's X's," "Tears of Joy," and the nearly-nine- Issue: Why did we pregame? Why didn't anyone tell us there were 3 other Car Wheels on a Gravel Road, 200 l's Es­ floors to the bar? minute-long "Rarity." The juxtaposition sence, and World Without Tears. With Little of styles is Williams' strength. While Holding: We were really impressed with the costumes that our fellow GW Law Honey, she has molded another stellar both styles1 are broadly country, they students pulled off. Shootouts to International Shoe, the person dressed as a short- alt-country statement that can stand along both appeal to different emotions. The cite, Tala Granger, and the gray wolf. But where was the costume competition being with her strongest works. held? We spent 3 days assembling Set and Jaclyn's karts and couldn't even find the judges. Other than that, the music was good, the drinks were flowing, and obviously the crowd was great. Rule: The Halloween party more than lived up to our expectations. We're not even sure we'll make it as 2Ls and 3Ls since we went a little too hard this year. Hearsay Apologies for the short review- we blame Rahul. Function: noun Do you have suggestions, comments, concerns or just need a bar recommenda­ 1: some random evidence term tion? Or did you have Turley, Cunningham, or Kerr for Torts, Contracts, or Crim? 2 : hilarious statements made around SW Law Email us at [email protected].

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anyway and end up leaving full of bur­ You have no right to be a bore. Well, TERENCE G. SCHOONE-JONGEN rito, shame, and indigestion. And Mr. maybe you do, but you should resist the Pibb. I can't stop you (nor, indeed, can urge at any rate, because some day you De Novo Days I stop myself), but I can warn you. will have to be personable with either (1) 2. Standing outside with wet hair. clients or (2) your boss(es). In any event, You'll catch your death going outside you will just end up tearful and depressed like that. And being dead will prevent if you do nothing but outline and go to you from experiencing the joy of... class from now until December 2 (a month And They're Heading Into 3. Freaking out. Are you there and date I have randomly selected from already? Shoot, bubba, of course you 365 choices). Be diligent, but don't be are! Granted, you can't avoid this one one-dimensional. There are things in this the Home Stretch! entirely. But as sure as I'm sittin' here, world called oversaturation and overdo­ you can minimize the damage. For ex­ ing it. Don't leave yourself open to such Hey! It's November! And it's not want to avoid in November. Let's get ample, let's say that you've established accusations. really even early November anymore (but right to it. a fairly consistent set of study habits. 5. Starting a romantic relationship. heavens, what a delightful early November 1. The Nacho Burrito, Enchilado If you have done so, you might elect to Although love knows no season, certainly we had)! You know what that means—no Style. Oh, man, it looks like a good avoid asking all of your friends about some seasons are better for it than others. more kids with clipboards outside the idea when you are standing in line at theirs. If you do ask, they will most Consider: in November, you are prob­ Safeway asking for a moment of your time Baja Fresh, your eyes as wide as saucers likely be happy to tell you, and if I know ably much more motivated, studious, as you stagger past with your gallon of from the hunger pangs. The cheese. your friends, they won't be terribly pithy and goal-oriented than you have been milk, two-pound bag of rice, and several The jalapenos. The meat options. in their descriptions of said habits. Lis­ during the previous several months (and other pounds worth of consumables. I You imagine what bliss it would be to tening to them, you will begin second- than you will be in the coming months). wonder where they go, those kids with consume one of those, along with some guessing your own. Soon, any of three Counterargument: You aren't asking for clipboards. They'll be back in about a year cheese-drenched chips—a bliss matched things will happen: (1) you will scrap much, making now the perfect time to and nine months, but in the meantime, I only by the prospect of washing it all your own routine and thereby radically start up a little sumthin'. Counter-coun­ wonder what they do with themselves. down with a ice cold Mr. Pibb (or other reduce your own studying efficiency; terargument: Yeah, that's what we call a Meanwhile, I don't have to feel like a jerk fountain drink of your choice). These (2) you will run out and spend what material misrepresentation. December when I hurry past them without respond­ are your irrational instincts at work, remains of your first-semester loan on 13 rolls around, and bam! one of you will ing. I have my reasons for not respond­ however, and as human beings, we study aids you don't have time to read; turn back into an unmotivated, layabout ing, however, the primary one being that have managed to evolve in such a way and/or (3) you will develop and ulcer pumpkin. Ain't no fairy godmother can I already vote the way they want me to, as to be capable, at least theoretically, and have to consume vast quantities save you once that happens. I'm not say­ probably. This is the District, after all. of overruling such primal urges with of Maalox. Of course, you're already ing a relationship founded in November So, now that you don't have to avoid calm reflection and sober meditation facing that prospect thanks to the nacho can't flourish, but be careful: you may fall those well-meaning founts of democratic upon the inevitable intestinal effects of burrito you should have avoided. victim to one of the classic blunders. (with a small "d") enthusiasm anymore, our actions. And yet, verily, chances 4. Becoming a hermit. Myopia Well, that about does it for this let's talk about other things you may are that you will cave in to the instincts doesn't become you, or indeed anyone. week—keep on chooglin'!

ZEENA ADIL ABDUL-RAHMAN Iraqi School Days, A Series

This is the fifth installment of a special Nota Bene series by Zeena Adil Abdul- Rahman. Zeena grew up in Iraq and Saudi Arabia, spending most of her high school years in Baghdad. Part V: Navigating the Bazaar

The Baghdad International School, richest Iraqis attended. Since the school have had the guts to actually talk to any women to wear the jackets and shoes be­ known to the Iraqis as BIS, was construct­ was the only co-ed high school in Iraq, of the guys, it was just nice to be able to ing sold, and still others had their colorful ed in 1967 and was the top ranking school it quickly gained a reputation for being walk, rather than drive, by each other. headscarves displayed on blond and blue- in Iraq before the Gulf War. The school a place where unruly kids went to have The excitement of "BIS Ba­ eyed mannequins. It always struck me as taught in English and catered exclusively sex and drink alcohol. zaar" day had reached its peak once the odd to use mannequins that in no way to the sons and daughters of foreign Every year, BIS opened its cam­ chaos of hair and make-up had finally resembled the shop's target consumers. diplomats in Iraq. During the Persian pus to shop owners who wanted to sell come to an end. We were all satisfied The Bazaar was a great success for Gulf, while the sons of Iraq were dying everything from jewelry to clothing with what we looked like enough to the couples who came out. The grounds for Saddam's senseless causes, Saddam to kitchen appliances. The event was start the 35 minute trip to the school. were extremely crowded which made it poured massive amounts of money into known as the BIS bazaar and it was We had artfully picked out nicknames very easy to mistakenly brush up against BIS. He wanted the school's campus to be meant to help local merchants sell their for each of our boyfriends and code each other several times. The tents was a symbol of Iraq's commitment to being a products to the western community in words for any activity we wanted to so elaborate that, on many occasions, significant player in the global community Iraq. But to Iraqi teenagers, the bazaar keep confidential. So while my father couples would slip behind a clothing rack and an attempt at separating himself from symbolized one of the rare opportuni­ may have thought that our conversation undetected and spend a precious minute the surrounding third world countries. So ties to mingle with the opposite sex. was nothing more than teenage gossip, in complete seclusion. At one point Nour, while the schools that educated Iraq's own This was the day all the prohibited the true meaning behind our words may the boldest of us all, slipped a finger into were in need of serious renovation and young couples in Iraq came out and have given him his first heart attack. her boyfriend, Haidar's, hand for well over increased staffing; teachers for BIS were pretended they were interested in what The Bazaar had just began to pick 3 minutes. Although I was busy making flown in from western countries and its was being sold in order to get the chance up when we arrived nearly an hour after sure my father remained clueless about all campus was designed and landscaped by to walk next to each other. Everything its official start. The campus had been the things that were going on around him, some of world's most well known design­ at the bazaar slightly crossed the barri­ primped and groomed specifically for I still got a chance to enjoy the Bazaar. ers and architects. The school contained ers of traditional Iraqi good conduct: today's event. Looking at the lush green We had walked by each other so many 15000 books, fully equipped laboratories make-up was slightly darker, skirts of the grass and the diverse color pallet times I could no longer keep count. At for all the sciences, and its media Center slightly shorter, and cleavage slightly of the exotic flowers that lined the build­ one point, he even whispered "I love you" housed over 1000 computers. BIS was the more enhanced. ings, it was hard to believe that this was as he walked by. only school in Iraq that taught children My father, well aware of the actually located in an Arabian dessert. This day is one of the few days I re­ how to operate the new generation of tarnished reputation of the school, The merchants had set up some of the member in Baghdad with almost complete computers. was very hesitant to let me attend the most elaborate tents I had ever seen at clarity. Shortly after the US invaded Iraq After the Gulf War, economic sanc­ Bazaar. I usually had to get my older the Bazaar. Each tent was expertly set in 2003, BIS was the target of extensive tions were imposed on Iraq. The vast ma­ sister, a college student at the University up to reflect the products being sold. looting and a devastating fire engulfed the jority of diplomats left Iraq and, overnight, of Baghdad, to talk to him and assure The vast majority of the tents sold campus. The once breathtaking grounds Iraq become the most isolated country in him that the event was totally harmless. clothing and jewelry, knowing that the are now nothing more than a pile of the Middle East. Due to the sharp drop Nevertheless, my father insisted that attendees were mostly young people. charred rubble. in student enrollment, BIS was forced to he come with me and my friends as a Some of the tents had earrings and open its doors to Iraqi citizens. However, chaperone. His presence did not really necklaces dangling from the tent's cloth, because of high tuition costs, only the change any of our plans. No one would others had employed attractive young Page 8 Nota Bene November 12, 2008 THE BACK PAGE

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