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Chris Gregory/Hatchet photographer Students dance at the GW Inaugural Ball Tuesday night. More than 5,000 people attended the ball. GW's inaugural fl oat makes its way through the 56th Inaugural Parade on Tuesday afternoon. 'The pivotal GW experience' Th ousands celebrate at Four months of work largest inaugural ball in culminate as GW fl oat GW's history rolls down Penn Ave. by Lucy McCalmont by Lauren French Hatchet Reporter Hatchet Reporter

After hours bundled up in freezing tempera- Following months of planning and weeks of tures on the National Mall, members of the GW arduous construction, GW’s inaugural fl oat fi nally community shed the layers of warm clothing for made its appearance on the national stage as it glid- ball gowns and tuxedos to dance the night away at ed down Pennsylvania Avenue Tuesday afternoon. the University's largest inaugural ball to date. Pulled by a rented trolley, the fl oat stood atop Thousands of students, alumni and employees two fl atbed trailers, with walls separating the vari- partied together for about four hours at Tuesday's ous depictions of the different GW schools. Features celebration, which has been a GW tradition since included a Baja car representing engineering, a tele- 1993. The ball was highlighted by food, dancing and vision and camera for media and public affairs, a a variety of music in seven different ballrooms. Smartboard for the School of Education, a judge for The event cost the University a total of $575,000, the Law School and a stock ticker for the business which includes renting the ballrooms, hiring securi- school, among other mini-exhibits. ty, providing a free coat check and coach bus trans- As it passed by the reviewing stand at about portation and absorbing some of the soft drink and 5:40 p.m., President Barack Obama saluted Univer- water costs, said University spokeswoman Tracy sity mascot George, who was standing on a plat- Schario. Revenue from the ticket sales covered only form atop the fi rst trailer. two-thirds of the total cost, partially because the Those who caught a glimpse of the fl oat during University did not expect virtually all of the tickets Monday night’s pep rally before it left campus no- to be sold at the discounted Election Day price. ticed a major difference in the its features the next “There was an unprecedented sell-out on dis- day. The giant 8-foot balloon globe, representing count tickets and it did impact the budget,” Schario the Elliott School of International Affairs, was de- said. “But in the grand scheme of things, this event stroyed prior to the fl oat’s debut. was unprecedented all around.” “We had the fl oat set up in a corridor and the Guests walking through the maze of ballrooms wind channeled through it, then we heard this huge and hallways encountered live bands and dance rip. The whole bottom of the balloon just shred- fl oors, with music ranging from jazz to swing. One ded,” said fl oat designer Charlie Burgoyne. “In the room called the “Urban Lounge” – an auxiliary ga- end we were able to put up an American fl ag as a rage transformed into an impromptu nightclub – back-up. We think it worked out pretty well.” featured more contemporary rap and pop music. “Compared to the other fl oats in the parade, “I was surprised with the variations of the ball- Nick Gingold/senior staff photographer I thought it was well done,” said Kelsey Haas, a rooms. If I get bored in one room after 20 minutes, President Barack Obama and fi rst lady Michelle Obama walk down the steps of the Lincoln freshman who attended the parade. “The part that I go into another and [start] swing dancing,” said Memorial during the "We Are One" concert Sunday afternoon. See full story on page 8. stuck out to me the most was George Washington, Laura Westman, a junior, who added that sitting the mascot. He was waving.” back and looking at the myriad gowns and suits Haas said she was disappointed to see the globe was also a popular diversion. Students rise early, brave cold to join millions missing from the fl oat. The 4,000 tickets that were made available on “I was at the pep rally the night before and the Election Day sold out in record time, leading the witnessing history on National Mall globe was the thing that stuck out to me the most, University to sell an additional 1,200 tickets to a so I was disappointed it wasn’t in the actual pa- waiting list. With additional free tickets given out rade,” she said. at some University events, event organizers esti- by Alex Byers | Metro News Editor Despite temperatures in the low 20s, parade de- mated that well over 5,000 people fi lled the seven lays and an accident that eliminated a major com- ballrooms acquired for the night. For some, it was the reason they came to GW. be in the middle of everything,” said freshman ponent of the fl oat, student participants said riding Junior James Simpson attended the ball as part For others, it was just about being a part of his- Caitlin Summers, who arrived to the Mall at on the fl oat was a thrill they would remember for of the student a capella group The Vibes, one of tory. 4:45 a.m. Security checkpoints to enter the mall the rest of their lives. Burgoyne said he was watch- a dozen student groups asked to perform for the GW students fought through packed streets opened at 4 a.m., but many people had lined up ing the crowd’s reactions as the fl oat passed by. night. and battled heavy security to catch a glimpse of beforehand. “The media and public affairs section was a “I think it’s absolutely excellent that student President Barack Obama’s swearing-in Tuesday Summers had no qualms about the condi- huge success,” Burgoyne said. “When people saw orgs and especially performance groups at GW themselves on our TV screen there was a lot of have this opportunity,” Simpson said. “To be able afternoon on the National Mall. The inaugura- tions she had to endure to witness the inaugura- screaming and yelling.” to say that you sang at an inaugural ball for the fi rst tion of the nation’s fi rst black president, the larg- tion. Incoming freshman Molly Hogin had a unique African-AmericanAfrican-American president sends chills up my est event in D.C. history, drew crowds estimated “People were saying they didn’t want to go perspective on the fl oat's big day. Hogin won an at 2 million people. SeeS BALL, p. 7 “We wanted to get good seats and really just See MOMENT, p. 7 See FLOAT, p. 7 INAUGURATION '09 | More coverage and photos inside | Pages 7 & 8 Joint Chiefs dine at Knapp home Mraz, Folds to perform at Smith Center Musicians Jason Mraz and Ben Program Board is subsidizing part Folds will perform at the Smith Cen- of the ticket cost, she added. by Emily Cahn able, University spokeswoman Tracy Schario said Knapp will keep the ter on Feb. 13, Program Board and “Each of these acts were [in D.C.] Assistant News Editor Schario said. After a tour of the home, F Street House open for D.C. leaders, WRGW announced Wednesday. separately this fall and tickets were they agreed to hold it at the F Street politicians and community members Tiffany Meehan, PB executive $39 each, without Ticketmaster sur- After the swearing-in ceremony residence. to hold events in an effort to build re- chair, said tickets will go on sale at charges,” Meehan said. concluded on the National Mall Tues- Knapp and his wife Diane joined lationships between GW and the D.C. Ticketmaster on Jan. 26 and will cost She also said that Folds is cur- day afternoon, University President the heads of the fi ve military branch- community. $33 each. rently holding a competition for the a Steven Knapp dined with President es – Coast Guard, Navy, Marines, Air “It’s certainly all about relation- “We have been wanting to have a capella groups on campus. The groups Barack Obama’s Joint Chiefs of Staff at Force and Army – and their spouses, ship building,” Schario said. “It's part concert since I’ve been a freshman,” each submitted videos of their perfor- his home on F Street. though the chairman was not present. of President Knapp’s mission for the said Meehan, a senior. She added that mances and the winner will perform Commandant of the United States Schario said the lunch was hosted by F Street House: to open it up to these in the past, the organization has had with Folds during his set. Coast Guard and GW alumnus Thad the Coast Guard, who provided the types of engagements so that leaders trouble “choosing the right bands that Meehan said the 4,000 tickets W. Allen contacted the University last catering and service. of not just the District and the federal fi t for GW.” available for the event will be general week about a venue to hold the Joint Knapp also hosted a meeting at his government, but all members of the Mraz and Folds are double-head- admission. Chiefs of Staff inauguration luncheon home on Martin Luther King Jr. Day diplomatic and international commu- lining and will each perform a com- –Emily Cahn when their original location within the with members of the Congressional nities can come and gather for a vari- plete set, Meehan said. security perimeter became unavail- Black Caucus. ety of reasons.” „ The GW Hatchet | Thursday, January 22, 2009 H WWW.GWHATCHET.COM Page 2 „ Web Extra: Progressive radio hosts celebrate Obama „ Alex Byers – Metro News Editor ([email protected]) Web Extra: Students host black congressional leader Emily Cahn – Assistant News Editor ([email protected]) Nathan Grossman – Campus News Editor ([email protected]) „ Video: GW's Inaugural Ball >> Sarah Scire – Campus News Editor ([email protected]) Offi cer testifi es at Former solicitor CAMPUS SNAPSHOT Crowd Control CALENDAR hearing for alleged general will teach at stalker of alumna Law School A police offi cer testifi ed last The former solicitor general of Thursday week at a hearing for a former GW the United States will join GW Law student charged with stalking an School as a full-time faculty mem- HIGH 44 | LOW 27 alumna. ber this week. MLK AWARDS CEREMONY Chris Gauss, 21, allegedly trans- Gregory Garre will teach class- The Multicultural Stu- mitted more than 1,000 harassing es on constitutional law and the dent Services Center will e-mails and several voicemails to a Supreme Court, University spokes- recognize GW students 2008 graduate after she asked him woman Thai Phi Stone said. The who exhibit the qualities of not to contact her, said Metropoli- solicitor general supervises and Martin Luther King Jr. tan Police Department offi cer Jose conducts litigation on behalf of the 6 p.m. Nieves-Campos, who testifi ed at the government in the United States Dorothy Betts Theatre, hearing. Supreme Court. Marvin Center The alleged victim, whose name Garre was previously an ad- is being withheld because of privacy junct law professor at GW and concerns, fi led for a restraining or- graduated from GW Law School in der against Gauss on Jan. 6, the date 1991. He was the editor in chief of of the last e-mail. Gauss was also the law review while at GW. Friday arrested twice last month for unlaw- Before being appointed to the fully entering two GW buildings. solicitor general position by former HIGH 51 | LOW 35 Nieves-Campos read several President George W. Bush, Garre POSTSECRET’S FRANK WAR- of the e-mails out loud, including clerked for Chief Justice William REN messages like “Help me baby, I hate Rehnquist and worked as an appel- Program Board hosts what I’ve become … now I am fear- late attorney at the law fi rm Hogan Frank Warren, creator of less and completely evil,” and “If I & Hartson. could kill every person on earth ex- –Sarah Scire PostSecret, a Web site Chris Gregory/Hatchet photographer where people from around cept you, I would.” The prosecution has not yet de- A Metro employee stands on top of the Foggy Bottom Metro station escalator in order to the world create artistic control the massive number of people trying to enter the station on Inauguration Day. GW Hospital treats postcards revealing their termined the e-mail address actually secrets. belonged to Gauss. Gauss has been 91 inauguration- 7:30 p.m. charged with one count of stalk- Lisner Auditorium ing and three counts of attempted threats to do bodily harm, a misde- related patients meanor. Inauguration visitors swamp Foggy Bottom Metro Ninety-one people sought Gauss’s attorney, Seth Schrager, medical attention from the GW said in court that the e-mails were Like many Metro stations Hospital throughout the course of professions of love, not threats. for the Metro, and it’s been people trying to attend the We Saturday in D.C., the Foggy Bottom the inauguration events, according “It’s a threat to everyone else in fi ne,” Swanson said. Are One concert at the Lincoln stop clogged with riders and to a hospital spokesperson. HIGH 39 | LOW 24 the world, but not to [the victim],” Metro offi cials said Tues- Memorial attempted to fl ow long lines from the inaugura- “We had some complaints of he said. day they could not estimate through the GW station. MOVIE NIGHT AT THE VERN tion crowds – especially on fractures, sprains, upper respiratory Gauss will appear in court for the wait time for the Foggy Crowds leaving the station Watch "Pirates of the Ca- Tuesday. infections,” spokeswoman Heather pretrial proceedings on Jan. 28. Bottom stop. Sunday morning were arriv- ribbean: At World’s End" The lines began around 1 Oldham said. Oldham added the –Gabrielle Bluestone “I don’t even know where ing by train every few minutes to celebrate the end of p.m. as revelers began depart- the end of the line is,” Baith and packing the area right out- most severe issues were a cardiac arrest and mini-stroke. The Vern Cup. Corrections ing the National Mall, Metro said. “There is no end of the side the escalators. One Metro 8 p.m. worker Jibril Baith said. line. This is a very unusual offi cer said the Metro traffi c at The number of patients includes Mount Vernon Pub “The platforms are fi lling situation.” the station was twice what is all those who checked in between In "Medical school submits Friday and Tuesday who identifi ed plan to remove probation" (Jan. up faster than the trains can As crowds continued to usually seen on the Fourth of pick people up,” he said as expand late Tuesday after- July. themselves as being around for in- 15, p. 2), The Hatchet erroneous- auguration, Oldham said. ly reported that Deborah Hud- people lined up outside of the noon and evening, Metro of- Problems grew Sunday station. fi cials urged people outside afternoon, though, as people Hospital spokeswoman Lisa Sunday son was the fi rst person from McDonald said three patients were the medical school to directly Crowds spilled into the in- the station to use other means tried to get back into the stop tersection of 23rd and I streets of transportation or try other all at once after the concert treated for alcohol-related issues. HIGH 29 | LOW 23 comment on their probation. The overall number of patients was Provost John "Skip" Williams and around the station Tues- stations, like the Farragut concluded. The slow load- SPORTROCK INDOOR CLIMB- day, but National Guardsman West stop. Vendors lined 23rd ing of trains compounded the about what the hospital typically ING GYM and Dean James Scott briefl y sees, Oldham said. answered reporter's questions Brendan Swanson said secu- Street, trying to sell inaugural problems, and offi cials had to Sign up by Jan. 23 to rock “We didn’t see anything that after the Board of Trustees and rity – even on a day that set t-shirts, pins, fl ags and other hold would-be riders outside climb with GWTrails. was overly dramatic,” Oldham Faculty Senate meetings respec- a new Metro record for rider- merchandise to those waiting the station until the platforms 2:30 p.m. said. “It’s the kind of conditions we tively. Hudson was the fi rst ship – was not a problem. in line. below were cleared. Meet at the Foggy Bottom see on a given day in the emergency person to have a sit-down inter- “There are three of us hold- Lines were nearly as long –Alex Byers, Alexi Dagan and Metro ing down 2,500 people waiting throughout most of Sunday, as Gabrielle Bluestone department.” view with The Hatchet. –Gabrielle Bluestone News The GW Hatchet Thursday, January 22, 2009 | 3

CRIME LOG Simple Assault Celebs rock MTV's Youth Ball Attempted Burglary 1/13/09 – 11:55 p.m. – Ivory 1/14/09 – Academic Build- Tower – open case Obama, Kanye ing – case closed A male bumped into a female An employee reported to the student who was walking into West and Kid University Police Department Ivory Tower. He then started that in the fi rst two weeks of yelling at her. Although the December, they observed complainant provided a de- Rock attend that a projector in the Aca- scription of the male to UPD, by Nathan Grossman demic Building was loose. It offi cers could not locate the Campus News Editor was apparent that someone suspect. tried to steal it. One would be hard pressed 1/16/09 – 6:45 p.m. – Public to fi nd more appealing entertain- Drug Law Violation property on campus – ment for Democrats under the case closed age of 35 than Barack Obama and 1/18/09 – 12:45 a.m. – A male student reported that Kanye West. At the Youth Ball held Munson Hall – case closed he was assaulted on the cor- at the Washington Hilton Tuesday UPD offi cers responded to a ner of 24th and G streets. night, both the new president and call of a suspicious odor. The He told offi cers that was the rap star made appearances be- offi cers identifi ed the smell punched in the chest many fore an adoring crowd. as marijuana coming from a times by an unidentifi ed “It’s a pretty tough act to room with fi ve students and male. beat,” attendee David Kelly, 34, No identifi able subjects said of the duo. called the community direc- tor. The director performed One of 10 offi cial inaugural Threats balls held throughout the city, an administrative search and the Youth Ball drew upward of found three grams of mari- 7,000 guests to the massive red juana along with various par- 1/18/09 – 5:35 p.m. – Ivory and blue ballroom. The newly aphernalia. Tower – case closed sworn-in president and fi rst lady Referred to Student Judicial A female student reported to took the stage at 10:30 p.m. to ap- Services UPD that two females, who plause so loud it drowned out the were unaffi liated with the announcer’s introduction. Liquor Law Violation University, threatened her Obama thanked those in at- while she was in line to get tendance for their efforts in last 1/16/09 – 12:12 a.m. – food. fall’s election. He said that many Woodhull House – case Subjects barred from people told him they had decided closed campus to vote for him because their chil- An offi cer observed an indi- dren were actively involved in his vidual in the lobby who was Unlawful Entry campaign. intoxicated. He was older “A new generation inspired than 21, but said he had too 1/19/09 – 5:34 a.m. – JBKO previous generations. That’s how much to drink and was vom- – case closed change happens in America,” Offi cers found two individu- Obama said. iting. EMeRG transported him to the GW Hospital. als sleeping in the lobby of Continuing themes from his JBKO. They identifi ed the in- inaugural address earlier in the Referred to SJS day, Obama praised service orga- Viktors Dindzans/assistant photo editor dividuals, who said that they nizations like Teach for America President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama dance at the Youth Ball Tuesday night. 1/17/09 – 12:50 a.m. – had gotten separated from and the Peace Corps. He added Public property on campus their friend and had fallen that what happened in this coun- – case closed asleep. When the offi cers try would inspire young people over Obama’s election and inau- in attendance were veterans of they appreciated the pomp and Offi cers witnessed a female asked about the friend the in other countries to work for a guration. Obama’s campaign, either as vol- splendor of the ball. student stumbling across individuals couldn’t give any better future for themselves. “It feels so good to be here,” unteers or full-time staffers. “I’ve never been to anything campus and stopped her information. “The future will be in your West said, before singing a verse Andrew Baxter, a fi eld orga- like it,” said Meghann Smith, an Subjects barred from that referenced Obama and the nizer for the campaign in Savan- Arlington resident. to assess her condition. hands if you are able to sustain the EMeRG transported her to campus energy you showed on this cam- American dream. nah, Ga., and Fort Lauderdale, Not everyone was pleased –Compiled by Lara Gori In addition to West, both Kid Fla., said the Ball was akin to with how the evening’s events the GW Hospital. paign,” Obama told the crowd. Referred to SJS Following his speech, Obama Rock and Fall Out Boy performed. a reunion for him and his col- transpired, however. A line of and the fi rst lady danced to Etta Fall Out Boy lead singer Patrick leagues. guests were still waiting to be ad- James’ “At Last,” played by the Stump sarcastically dedicated “It’s cool to see everything we mitted at 11 p.m., after the presi- Air Force Band. the band’s fi rst song, “Thnks fr th worked so hard for wrapped up dent had fi nished speaking. One Prior to Obama’s appearance, Mmrs,” to the outgoing President so neatly,” said Baxter, 21. “I’m woman, who said she had been in Kanye West delighted the crowd Bush. just glad to see my Savannah fam- line for over an hour, was furious All three artists' performances ily, the ragtag group of 20-some- that it was taking so much time. Company admits with a brief but energetic set. Wearing his iconic sunglasses and and Obama's appearance were things who worked 100-hour She said, “To do this to people a tuxedo, West expressed his joy broadcast live on MTV, which weeks with me.” who have paid for tickets, it’s re- sponsored the ball. Many of those Those in attendance also said ally upsetting.” „ Facebook fl ub Day of service draws hundreds by Gabrielle Bluestone University told him the Win- Senior Staff Writer throp group had members that only by bookshelves. But on the hadn’t been admitted to the uni- Students help out walls are words of encouragement Shady marketing practices versity. and the fi ve principles of Anacos- by a publishing company geared “It wasn’t until I recognized tia: caring, responsibility, respect, toward colleges have raised the same name as starting [But- in Anacostia for trust and family. questions about online security ler’s] Class of 2013 group that Inside the classrooms were for incoming freshman on social I realized something was up MLK Day teachers who helped volunteer networking sites. and investigated further,” Ward on a day off and led the marching College Prowler, the com- said. by Lauren French and Amanda band in a ceremony to thank the pany that produces “Off the Through a systematic investi- Lindner volunteers. Record” guidebooks about col- gation on his Web site, squarepeg. Hatchet Reporters GW students could be found leges across the country, created com, Ward pieced together a all over the school, from the class- “Class of 2013” Facebook groups massive profi le of the schools Fueled by the excitement of rooms they were painting in rob- for more than 400 universities – over which College Prowler had the presidential inauguration, GW in’s egg blue, to the bathrooms including GW – to create new administrative control. The Face- students participated in the Martin that were missing most of their points of contact for incoming book profi le for Justin Gaither – Luther King Jr. Day of Service Mon- sinks. West said one of the reasons freshmen. The groups are nor- who was the creator of the GW day with paint brushes in hand and they chose to paint the classrooms mally created by accepted stu- Class of 2013 group – was asso- the spirit of change in mind. in bright colors is the connection dents to provide a place to meet ciated with more than 50 groups More than 700 volunteers, in- between higher test scores and future classmates and discuss for different schools. cluding 240 GW students, fl ooded color in schools. the school. College Prowler’s top offi cial into Anacostia High School in Anacostia High School parent Brad Ward, an electronic admitted in an interview that the matching white T-shirts to repaint and Parent Teacher Association communication coordinator at practice was a bad idea. classrooms and help give free Vice President Michelle Jones, who Butler University, said he made “One or two employees and health screenings. has a background in early child- the discovery after a friend and “Our goal is to enhance as hood education, said she thinks admissions offi cial at Winthrop See FACEBOOK, p. 8 many learning environments as that the bright colors will raise possible,” said Allison West, an more than just test scores. event organizer. “We just want to “When you are in a dull school make this a positive learning envi- your behavior is affected. It is great ronment.” they are adding color,” Jones said. Located in one of the poor- “People will feel a lot better com- est neighborhoods in the District, ing into the school. It will make Anacostia High School welcomed children want to learn.” the volunteers. Entering the doors, The 240 volunteers from GW students were met with metal de- represented a variety of groups tectors and a sign informing preg- on campus. The entire 2009 Colo- Ryder Haske/senior staff photographer nant teenagers about available sup- nial Cabinet participated, as well GW sophomore Tabisa Walwema sits on another volunteeer's port. Many classrooms do not have shoulders to paint a classroom at Anacostia High School Monday. chalkboards and are partitioned See MLK, p. 8

Online at: Š www.gwhatchet.com The GW Hatchett | Thursday, January 22, 2009, page 4 “ QUOTABLE “It's been an amazing day ... but all I've done at the opinions Inaugural Ball is wait in line for my drinks.” –GW Inaugural Ball attendee junior Brittany Perrotte Diana Kugel – Opinions Editor ([email protected]) Justin Guiffré – Contributing Editor ([email protected]) editorial Obama is president “– it's time to listen to him What were the Answering the call to service e was talking to us. of our union. What we need are not just graduate high school. Nearly 2.4 million From diplomats to teachers, from fed- odds of a successful He was talking to the se- people who talk about answers, but peo- have lost their homes due to foreclosure eral workers to our armed services, our nior contemplating a career in ple with the courage to actually stand up since 2006. generation, like our grandparents in the inauguration? the H Foreign Service and the freshman and answer a call for service and respon- As these problems have loomed midst of a great depression and a world wondering if he has what sibility to our country. large, GW students have answered the war, has been called to serve. Much like the Y2K scare of nearly a de- it takes to become a teacher President Obama was call to service. GW is ranked higher than It’s time we answer. cade ago, despite the hype of Inauguration in a low-income neighbor- talking to a new generation any other school in the number of stu- –The writer, a senior major- 2009, we have survived mostly unscathed. hood. He was talking to on Tuesday. Speaking of dents we send to the Peace Corps, with ing in political For GW, the inauguration boiled down to the sophomore who volun- our armed services he said, nearly 1,000 GW alumni lending their comunication, security, the parade fl oat and the GW In- teered at a homeless shelter “We honor them not only heart to public service abroad. Last year, is a Hatchet augural Ball – success on two out of three in the midst of tough times. because they are guardians Teach for America was GW’s No. 1 em- columnist. of these isn't that bad. He was talking to the junior of our liberty, but because ployer. Given that the GW administration had who was opening her mind they embody the spirit of But we can do even better. no way of knowing exactly what to pre- while studying abroad. service: a willingness to In 2005, GW announced that it pare for, inaugural weekend went surpris- During his inaugu- fi nd meaning in something has been selected by the Part- ingly smoothly. The added security in the ral address on Tuesday, greater than themselves. nership for Public Service to residence halls was effective without being President Barack Obama And yet, at this moment, participate as a pilot school in over the top. The crowds streaming down was talking to a new gen- JOE LALIBERTE a moment that will de- the Call to Serve Campaign. 23rd Street were well-managed, and crucial eration that was scattered fi ne a generation, it is pre- This campaign, accord- GW employees mostly made it to work on amid the two million COLUMNIST cisely this spirit that must ing to GW, is an ini- time. Simply put, nobody was trampled people on the Mall and inhabit us all.” tiative designed to and nothing went horribly wrong. around the nation. Stand- The privilege to hold encourage students After everyone was done freezing on ing in the bitter cold, an American passport to consider federal the Mall or along the parade route, GW's many of us had the privilege to hear the should not give anyone the notion that careers and ulti- Inaugural Ball turned into the unifying message radiating from our new govern- we’ll leave it to government to solve our mately reinvigorate force that last semester's Unity Ball failed ment: It’s our time. problems. We are in the midst of two the nation’s government ser- to become. Not only students but also pro- Obama’s inauguration marked a de- wars and a broken economy. While all vice. fessors, parents, administrators and alum- parture from the politics of our parents’ are created equal, a vast number of citi- I’ve come to realize that ni made their way to Adams Morgan Tues- generation. The types of politics that zens do not have an equal opportunity. GW students are great day night. Part of this success was because drove wedges rather than solved prob- Currently, 13 million children are living talkers in the classroom. after tickets sold out on election night, the lems have no place in the current state in poverty and only half of those will Now it’s time to act. ClaireAutruongaireAutruong University wisely ran with something that students got excited about and worked to let an extra 1,200 people take part. A conservative's take The actual event also ran without any major hitches. The hotel, the music, the food and the wide variety of atmospheres Reaction to Obama's inaugural address were mostly a hit. Apart from the lack of mid the two million people the leadership of the past eight years ate wealth and expand freedom is un- childish things,” Obama declared in his cell phone service, people found relatively crowded on the National Mall to while George Bush sat proudly and si- matched,” Obama admitted, a subtle inaugural address as the crowd cheered little to complain about. And for GW stu- A watch President Barack Obama’s lently behind him – an honorable act and appreciated reassurance to those in agreement. Yet whenever former dents, that's really saying something. inaugural address, I prom- that I am sure no one will who think he could steer America to- President Bush’s face appeared on the Sadly, the same can't be said for the ise that there was at least ever give him credit for. ward a socialist direction. television monitors, the same people dis- GW inaugural parade fl oat. While it was one Republican there. Still, I believe that at “We will not apologize for our way respectfully booed and hissed. Unity? a good idea to be the only school with a I’ll spare you the least for the moment, Ba- of life ... our spirit is stronger and cannot As the inaugural parade strolled fl oat in the parade, in practice the end re- melodramatics and I rack Obama truly does be broken. You cannot outlast us, and down Pennsylvania Avenue, you could sult was rather anticlimactic. won’t launch into some understand the gravity we will defeat you,” he said of the war hear the tearful screams of adoring fans A big part of the fl oat's initial appeal somber soliloquy of re- of the crisis we are in, on terror. “To those leaders around the reaching their hands out, like – not to was the chance for 15 seconds of fame fl ection and history. It tru- and he did say some in- globe who seek to blame their society’s bring up old grudges – he was Paris Hil- as major networks broadcast the parade. ly was an incredible mo- teresting things targeted ills on the West, know that your people ton. While Fox News Channel did briefl y show ment for me, though not directly to conserva- will judge you on what you can build, “Obama!” one girl screamed. “He the fl oat, as did some local stations, nei- because Obama is the tives. not what you destroy.” looks like a god!” another woman shout- ther CNN nor MSNBC covered it at all. fi rst African-American The question is Of course, it is yet to be seen whether ed. But earlier, as Obama detailed impor- Also a delayed start to the parade left president. ANDREW CLARKE “not whether our gov- these words were fake or real representa- tant economic views that I was intently many of the bleachers empty by the time Rather, it was an ernment is too big or tions of his opinions. But as a Republican listening too, the crowd seemed to drift GW arrived at the White House, though incredible moment to COLUMNIST too small, but whether who disagrees with him on mostly ev- away, checking cell phones or gazing thankfully President Barack Obama was watch a Republican-ap- it works … where the erything, I did feel that Obama was fi nal- off. still around to salute George. pointed Supreme Court answer is no, programs ly trying to reach out to me too. Obama The election is over. Obama the ce- Press coverage may have been beyond justice swear in to offi ce a Democratic will end,” he said, indicating he under- understands that to get through the next lebrity must now become Obama the GW's control, but the fl oat design was not. president. It was an incredible moment stands that the era of government for four years, we will need bipartisanship statesman. When the glamour fades, will The design has been called everything to hear a right-wing evangelical deliver government’s sake is over. We can no and serious work. his supporters accept that? from messy to downright bizarre. It in- a prayer to a crowd of assembled liberals longer afford to waste money in the But the one negative thought I had –The writer, a sophomore majoring in politi- cluded many elements that were meant to who quietly mouthed the Lord’s Prayer midst of the biggest fi nancial crisis in as I walked away from the Mall – do his cal communication, is a Hatchet columnist represent different aspects of GW. Howev- along with him. It was an incredible mo- decades. followers understand too? and a member of the College Republicans er, the hodgepodge result was confusing ment to watch Barack Obama condemn “The market’s power to gener- “The time has come to set aside executive board. not only for people unfamiliar with GW, but it also left students scratching their heads. To top it all of, the fl oating globe, which was a highlight of the fl oat, was not even able to be used. What would you do for a better library? Whether it was a lack of student design submissions or a poor selection process at fault, a simpler, more unifi ed presentation would have been more effective. Set library fee is the way to go But two out of three isn't bad. Sure, it Mandatory library fee is not the solution would have been great if the fl oat could have been less confusing, but overall the ur library fee system is in University did a good job both in putting t has come to my attention that defi nite need of a change in LOGAN DOBSON Student Association Executive PATRICK J. FORD together a successful and popular event almost any form. The cur- and in preparing for the unexpected. O I Vice President Kyle Boyer, with rent format, an opt-out “voluntary” the approval of several senators, donation of $50, is far and away the dents who know that the library fee is considering a major initiative to scientious student body shouldn’t most dishonest way that we could is voluntary, know they don’t have reduce the library fee from $50 to have to be tricked into supporting fund our library. And any alterna- to pay and still choose to do so. Un- $25 dollars and to transform that the library through a misleading tive, including recently proposed der this plan those students, as well fee from an opt-out donation to a opt-out system. $25 mandatory fee, is a good one. as students who had no idea that mandatory fee added to each stu- With the current system, par- The opt-out system is a dirty not paying was even an option, will dent’s tuition bill. ents and students that are con- trick on students. The Hatchet quot- be paying less. Having all students The nature of the library do- cerned with saving money will ed former University President Ste- help pay for a library at their school nation is unclear to most students opt out, while parents confused phen Joel Trachtenberg, who created is not a ridiculous idea, especially and parents, who are left unsure about the fee or unaware of its ex- the opt-out library fee, in a Jan. 12 when every other student building about whether the donation is the istence completely foot the main blog post as saying that the system on this campus does not depend on library's source for most, all or thrust of library funding at GW. was designed to “demonstrate to voluntary donations for funding. only a fraction of its funds. This Unless these parents and students potential benefactors that the stu- The voluntary library fee was needs to be answered before any are voluntarily and knowingly dents were serious about wanting a bad idea from the beginning. All changes are made to the fee. handing their money over, the the library to be better than it was.” students should jump at the chance Right now, the library fee collection system is disingenuous But our current system does less to to allow the library to be funded like funds the library's budget. And and immoral. demonstrate the seriousness of stu- almost every other facility, through because the main source of library On the other hand, if the Uni- dents toward the issue of library the set amount of money we pay to revenue is from an opt-out do- versity wants to provide the li- 1. What should the University have improvement and more to demon- the University every semester. This nation, the library has an incon- brary with a consistent budget strate how many GW students per library reform essentially mandates sistent budget from year to year. and prove that GW’s mission to done differently in approaching semester are able to remember to get that process, earmarking $25 for Parents and students that opt out become a research institute is a GW to refund their library gift. the library. In that way it is a solid bear the weight of the blame for priority, the fee must be removed Inauguration 2009? The library suffers from chronic improvement over our current sys- the library’s struggles, but this is completely, leaving the library’s problems with meeting space, tech- tem. completely unfair. budget to be determined in the nology and facilities. In addition to There are many ways to pay for The purpose of funding the li- same manner every other budget these problems, library adminis- a library. Having an opt-out volun- brary with donations, according to is: through student tuition. 2. How do you feel about the pro- trators have to struggle with never tary donation which relies on the Boyer, was to show that “students The University surely does not posed library fee changes? knowing what their funding for the good nature of some students and supported the library on their wish to be perceived as an insti- next semester is going to be. Elimi- the ignorance or laziness of others own” separate from tuition. This tution that bleeds its library fund- nating the guessing game from li- is undoubtedly the worst. As such, system, built around a misguided ing out of students through means brary funding will allow adminis- we should support just about any PR attempt to show confidence in separate from student tuition. Any 3. What should the University do trators to focus on the more pressing measure that improves on this fee the library, has left the library with other solutions, including Boyer’s issues facing students. The new fee system. With a mandatory library an inconsistent budget. Given this misguided albeit fiscally sound about Coach Hobbs' losing streak? system may even be able to provide fee, the library can fi nally be treated information, the University has proposal, sends a mixed message some instant benefi ts to students, like every other building or facil- only two reasonable choices. to library administrators and to such as limited free printing, in ad- ity managed by the University and On the one hand, if GW hopes the student body at large about dition to the longer-term benefi ts hopefully run more effi ciently. to demonstrate that SJT’s mission what priority the library is given. [email protected] that a stable funding source would –The writer, a sophomore majoring in still is worth the effort, the fee –The writer, a senior majoring in provide. political science, is a Student Associa- must be changed from an opt-out political science and philosophy, is Of course, there are some stu- tion senator (CCAS-U). to an opt-in donation, since a con- editor-in-chief of The GW Patriot.

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said he was forced to balance his who just knew they were going Years later, commitment to the University as a to do some things and are doing whole with his desire to represent things.” the black community. This chal- Farmbry said his interest in leader refl ects on lenge, he said, is similar to those his new book’s subject dates back that President Barack Obama will to his days as a graduate student race and politics face. at GW. But he said his fi nal moti- by Alli Hoff “There’s always the question vation to put his thoughts to paper Hatchet Reporter of whether or not you’re going came in the wake of 2005’s Hurri- to keep the special constituen- cane Katrina, after seeing two sets As the country celebrates cies you represent in a special of photos printed in a publication the inauguration of its fi rst black place in your heart,” Farmbry – one labeling a white couple “sur- president, the fi rst black president said. “You also have to keep vivors” and the other depicting a of GW’s Student Association, who in mind that you’re there rep- group of black individuals with a held offi ce in the early '90s, is mak- resenting the whole. Obama’s caption that read “looters.” ing accomplishments of his own. done a great job of saying, ‘I’m “One of the questions I began Kyle Farmbry, now a professor the president of the United to wrestle with was how exactly at Rutgers University, will soon States’ and showing that that’s this kind of image and depiction publish a book titled “Adminis- his fi rst role.” might shape public policy in the tration and the Other: Exploration Although Farmbry said he aftermath of Katrina,” Farmbry of Diversity and Marginalization is “not in any position to give said. in the Political Administrative,” Obama advice,” he does look back In addition to media depiction which will explore discrimination on his SA days as a “microcosm of of the Katrina disaster, Farmbry’s against minorities in the political the political world.” book examines periods in Ameri- sphere, he said in an interview. “I loved the fact that GW re- can history and current political is- Though Farmbry said he did ally did attract a number of stu- sues infl uenced by society’s views not feel discriminated against dur- dents who I knew were going to of the marginalized groups that ing his tenure as SA president, he do some exciting things,” Farm- are so often labeled “the other," he bry said. “I think there are people said. „ Nick Gingold/senior staff photographer People look at military vehicles stationed throughout campus during the inaugural events. GW's campus was located within the event's security perimeter. GW org becomes nonprofi t GLN off ers “Since September I’ve trav- extraordinary work by ordi- SA utilizes online bookstore eled to six or seven different nary people," Brown said. states and I’ve met with stu- GLN chapters are run by dents from 125 different uni- students who implement the “We wanted to fi nd a cheap- Despite Haaga’s concerns, classes at versities,” Brown said. “We’ve program at their school with BrunoBooks.com er place for students to get text- Curran said the SA decided to go received dozens of dozens of the help and support of the books, because in a time of eco- ahead with the partnership. In eight colleges applications from students re- organization. In order to teach nomic uncertainty, mass layoffs an e-mail, Haaga confi rmed that questing to set up chapters at a language, the only criterion aims to curb and rising prices, students and she had communicated with the by Cydney Weiner their campuses.” is that the teacher be a native their families can use all the help SA, but did not elaborate on her Hatchet Reporter With GLN’s new nonprofi t speaker of the language they they can get to make a college concerns. designation, Brown said the teach. textbook costs Having begun as a GW stu- by Cameron Dux education as affordable as pos- Curran said if the legal issues organization is now more eas- Brown said that students den t organization, the Global ily able to reach out to foun- should take advantage of all Hatchet Reporter sible,” Curran said. were brought up again in the fu- Curran said the project was ture, the SA would forego the Language Network has now dations, other organizations GW's GLN chapter has to offer. stalled last semester after Nancy 10 percent kickback of the Web become a nationally recognized and individuals to get the help “Teach, learn, volunteer To make the hunt for cheap organization, with ambitions to needed to sustain the organiza- or do all of the above. Teach a textbooks easier, the Student As- Haaga, GW’s managing director site’s profi ts in order to make the of campus and support services, partnership work. extend its reach globally. tion. language or practice one you sociation announced last week Founded by alumnus An- Lisa VanArsdale, GLN's speak,” Brown said. “We try to they will partner with Bruno- questioned the legality of such a Elio DiStaola, director of partnership. public and campus relations for drew Brown during the fall treasurer, said the program’s make the chapters function on Books.com, a Web site that com- of his senior year in 2005, the new status has allowed it to ac- a local level, but at the same piles and compares textbook Curran said the main concern Follett, the bookstore’s supplier, Haaga had was with the fact that said he welcomes the competi- Global Language Network of- complish more of its goals. time we’re connecting people prices from the GW bookstore fers free language classes in up “Our main focus is still to people that are doing the ex- with various Internet booksell- the partnership would be fi nan- tion from BrunoBooks. cially mutually benefi cial. “Our industry, along with to 55 different languages. In culture exposure and learning act same thing all over so they ers. August, it became a tax-exempt languages, but we’re able to do also feel they’re part of a larger While legal issues raised by “Mrs. Haaga’s concerns much of the retail world, is ex- seemed to center around the periencing increases in com- 501(c)3 nonprofi t organization, a lot more outreach in the com- network, which they are.” the University stalled the proj- the same designation given munity now,” VanArsdale said. In the next year, Brown an- ect’s progress in December, it was fact that the SA will get back 10 petition,” DiStaola said. “The percent of the proceeds from the Internet enables quick and easy to any charitable or religious “We have a lot more freedom ticipates expanding GLN chap- launched in time for students to group. because now we have a bigger ters to Mexico and Canada. purchase their textbooks for the book sales, money we were go- shopping, the chief reason we ing to give right back to students have both a physical and a cy- In addition to its new sta- base. We’re hoping to link up Within fi ve years, he hopes to spring semester. tus, Brown is working to bring with other GLN chapters that see chapters in Israel and parts Dan Curran, the SA’s vice via the co-sponsorship fund,” ber presence for the bookstore. Curran said. We welcome this competition, his organization to new col- are at other school communi- of Europe. president for undergraduate stu- leges across the country. By the ties.” “Our mission is to make dent policy, spearheaded the ini- Haaga also told Curran that because it is not only good for she was also concerned that students, but keeps us sharp in end of January, a total of eight But Brown said it is the language and culture education tiative and said he hopes a part- or nine schools – including GW, dedicated volunteers and stu- free and fun for everyone ev- nership would make it easier for BrunoBooks gathers textbook the products and services we information from the GW Book- provide.” „ American, Northwestern and dents that really make GLN a erywhere,” Brown said. “So the GW students to fi nd their course Boston universities – will have success. answer to where the Network materials at cheaper prices. store’s Web site, which could pose –Emily Cahn contributed to this legal problems, Curran said. report. GLN chapters up and running. “We like to say that we do is going is: everywhere.” „ Amanda Pacitti | Arts Editor | [email protected] FiFiveTTenTwentyTt A weekly entertainment guide for the HatchetHthtArtsAt cash-strapped college student. If you have Dance it out with area DJ Will Eastman FRANK at his monthly Bliss dance party this Sat- $ urday, Jan. 24 at the Black Cat at5 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $7. WARREN If you have Join the District's own Junior League KNOWS Band when they headline at the Black $10 Cat this Friday, Jan. YOUR 23. Tickets are $12 at the door.

If you have Rock! Reggae! SECRETS Maryland? Check Silver Spring natives $20 Lionize at the 9:30 Club this Friday, Jan. 23 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15. Courtesy Frank Warren PostSecret creator to speak at Lisner this Friday Secrets Revealed! Frank Warren curates PostSecret, a proj- ect asking strangers to mail him their secrets. by Amanda Pacitti a week at his home address in Germantown, HatchetArts asked Warren to offer us the Arts Editor Md., where he lives with his wife and daugh- ter. answer to some of life’s deepest secrets: Frank Warren has two secrets he will never The postcards are released to the public tell you. One involves the FBI contacting him through weekly updates on the PostSecret Success: Defi ne it yourself. about a postcard he received. Another is where “Strangers' courage allowed Web site and compiled in four books. The Women: Still a secret to me, but a much he keeps his mail, which he has a lot of. books provide a space for longer narratives deeper one now. Warren is the curator of PostSecret, a proj- me to face a secret I had been on specific themes, like an upcoming release, Fixing a copy machine: I don’t know how ect that asks strangers to mail in postcards that hiding from myself for over 30 “PostSecret Confessions on Life, Death and to fi x them. But I used to take pride in being contain a written personal secret. God.” He will address Lisner Auditorium Friday, years.” Positioned at the forefront of the project, able to copy so fast I could break them. Jan. 23 in a talk titled “America’s Most Trusted Warren espouses a vision of art as uncompli- Grilling a decent steak: Ask my wife. She is Stranger,” where he said he will reveal a se- cated, accessible and energy-driven. Anyone much better at using an outside grill than me. cret of his own. The talk will mark Warren’s FRANK WARREN with courage can be an artist, Warren says. Changing a tire: Ask my wife. No. I am third visit on a college tour running until early POSTSECRET CREATOR “It’s like punk art. It’s like people’s art,” kidding. April. he said of the collection of postcards, later Happiness: Listening to courageous young Starting PostSecret, he said, stems partly relating the appeal of common art to early from personal disinterest in his previous ca- people share their deepest secrets at PostSe- punk efforts like New York 1980s outfit the reer – owning a photocopying service – and Ramones. cret events. partly from an individual need to cope with Though acting as the curator of the project, Sending a letter: Sorry, I’m a postcard man. secrets. Warren admits to submitting secrets to Post- Appreciating fi ne art: I actually fi nd com- “During the times when the light bar asking individuals to mail the same cards back Secret. mon art more inspirational than fi ne art. scanned the glass I’d daydream about creating with a secret written on them. “Strangers’ courage allowed me to face a Henry Rollins said recently that the Ramones more meaningful work,” he said of the concep- “The first surprise was that they came at secret I had been hiding from myself for over tion of PostSecret, which draws on a populist all,” he said, laughing. Warren also participat- 30 years,” Warren said. caused more people to believe they could notion of accessible, DIY art. ed in a D.C. arts festival that June displaying start their own bands than any other group. I Tickets for “America’s Most Trusted To realize his vision, Warren stood on the the collection. Stranger” are still available. Student tickets believe it. DIY. streets of D.C. four years ago distributing He says he now receives between 100 and are $7 with a valid ID. „ blank, self-addressed postcards to passersby, 200 postcards a day and more than 1000 within News The GW Hatchet Thursday, January 22, 2009 | 7

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talking and there was no staff to tell us what was going on,” Nguy- MOMENT en said. from p. 1 After waiting for nearly three hours, Nguyen and her friends because it was cold or too early, left and went to a bar to watch the but this is a once in a lifetime ex- speech. perience,” she said. “It’s history in As Obama was sworn in and the making, so you might as well began his inaugural address, be a part of it.” scenes from the Mall became emo- Armed with coffee, ham sand- tional. wiches and magazines, D.C. na- The crowd, which was chant- tive Becca Fairfi eld said she made ing and waving fl ags throughout sure to arrive as early possible.” the morning, appeared nearly “I got here before the sun was silent throughout the majority of up,” she said. “I wanted to make Obama’s address, with the excep- sure I was in the best seat, or tion of occasional bursts of cheer- standing area, in the house.” ing. During Pastor Rick Warren’s Many inauguration-watchers invocation, many could be seen had to take alternate routes to the praying or crying. Capitol due to road closures and “When Barack was giving his security restrictions around the speech, I heard a man behind me, area. Even more of them packed on the phone, describing the event into crowded Metro trains – which and this man got choked up,” said set a new record for ridership on D.C. resident Jackson Nickel. “This Tuesday – to join the throngs on got me pretty emotional.” the Mall. Not everyone was up to the Several security checkpoints challenge of tackling the crowds were stationed outside the ticketed on the Mall, and several on-cam- area on the Mall, but the majority pus viewing locations provided of spectators were instead treated an alternative. Maureen Ryan, to on-the-fl y security sweeps. director of administration for the Nick Gingold/senior staff photographer Though it was logistically impos- School of Media and Public Affairs sible to check every person on the building, said about 50 people Mall, there was still a heavy secu- watched Obama take the oath of rity presence on the lawn. offi ce from the warmth of the Jack The excitement of the day was Morton Auditorium. overshadowed by frustration for a “A few of them asked if they few thousand ticket-holders who could stay to watch the parade, so Cheering and wav- were blocked from entering the we decided to leave it open,” Ryan ing fl ags, millions of ticketed area by security offi cials, said. visitors brave the cold prompting chants of “Let us in!” Despite crushing crowds, to pack the National “We were there around 9 Mall from the Capitol below-freezing temperatures and [a.m.],” senior Josephine Nguyen steps to the Lincoln long hours, most students inter- Memorial to witness said. “We came late, assuming viewed found Jan. 20 to be an the 44th president having tickets would give us unforgettable part of their college take the oath of offi ce space.” careers, unique to a university lo- on Tuesday. Right: The Joint Congressional cated in the heart of D.C. Corbin Bleu, from the Committee on Presidential Inau- Freshman Richard Livingston High School Musical gurations released a statement deemed the presidential inaugura- franchise, performs to Wednesday apologizing to the tion “the pivotal GW experience.” screaming adolescent denied guests, saying that space –Becky Reeves, Alexi Dagan, Emily fans at the "We Are estimates were miscalculated. the Future" concert Cahn, Alli Hoff, Jennifer Tchinnosian “It was really frustrating, peo- hosted by the Dis- and Lauren French contributed to ney Channel Monday ple were angry ... Police weren’t this report. night, the eve of the inauguration. Anne Wernikoff/assistant photo editor

Center Executive Director Tim Miller and others were brought in every aspect of the inaugura- “It’s hard to sit in a room and Basden said. “And I thought FLOAT to a close in the early morning tion … a number of our students fi gure out how seven ballrooms this was a capstone event and hours of Inauguration Day, BALL were involved with the cam- in one hotel are going to come to- I wanted to be a part of what I from p. 1 when eight students brought paign on all sides of the issue,” gether, and 5,400 people. It’s hard think is history.” the final float to its loading from p. 1 essay contest for early decision Knapp said, adding that the ball to visualize that every two weeks Not all of the students were station on C Street. At around freshmen and GW flew her “is another side of what it means in between classes, but I couldn’t thrilled, however, with the ball’s 7 a.m., all remaining students spine.” to D.C. to be a part of the pa- to be at the university at the heart be happier with how things format and felt their ticket mon- who were riding on the float Nearly 75 percent of tickets rade festivities and ride on the of the nation’s capital.” turned out,” said junior Dan Cur- ey would have been better spent met at Ivory Tower to make were sold to students, but 20 school's float. The event was organized ran, a Student Association repre- elsewhere. Junior Seth McElroy their way to the parade. ambassadors and a number of “I did a lot of work for the by the Inaugural Ball Planning sentative for the committee. said the ball felt more like a At final count, about 49 GW D.C. City Council members and Obama campaign and it was Committee, which has met Many guests felt that attend- night of “bar hopping,” while students were able to spend congressional representatives very meaningful for me to be twice a month since October. ing the ball was another way to others, like junior Brittany Per- their day riding down Pennsyl- were also in attendance, Schario here,” Hogin said. “It was re- The committee consisted of least be a part of such a memorable rotte, had trouble just getting a vania Avenue – including three said. ally cool to see Obama and Joe 20 members, including student election, including graduate drink. students who had problems University President Steven Biden, whose smiles were just representatives from various student Charles Basden. Perrotte said, “It’s been an with their background checks Knapp said the ball was a testa- radiant.” student organizations. Relevant “There was a lot of energy amazing day, the Mall and in- earlier in the week. „ ment to GW’s unique political Four months of work by departments like Risk Manage- around GW this year in terms auguration was great, but all –Lindsay Gordon contributed to culture. Burgoyne, SA President Vishal ment and the Alumni Associa- of our location and our fl oat be- I’ve done at the inaugural ball is this report. “Our students are engaged tion were also involved. ing in the presidential parade,” wait in line for my drinks.” „ Aswani, Student Activities 8 | Thursday, January 22, 2009 The GW Hatchet News

Nick Gingold/senior staff photographer Free concert draws thousands

Carell, Denzel Washington, Ti- hundreds of feet away from Celebrities, ger Woods, Jack Black, Jamie the stage. Foxx and Queen Latifah. En- Speakers introducing each tertainment was provided by performance quoted famous Obama kick-off legendary musicians ranging speeches from American icons from Bruce Springsteen, Stevie like Martin Luther King Jr. and inauguration Wonder and U2 to Beyonce, President John F. Kennedy. Shakira and John Legend. Both Obama and Biden ad- “The concert had such a dressed the crowd. Drawing by Lauren Hoenemeyer great variety with all the dif- large cheers, Obama’s brief Hatchet Reporter ferent performers. It definitely speech urged citizens to be catered to all types of people,” “patient for change.” The promise of celebri- said sophomore Rhea Sud, “Obama’s speech was in- ties ranging from Beyonce to who arrived at 10 a.m. to get a spiring, as usual,” said sopho- Tom Hanks – not to mention standing spot for the 2:30 p.m. more Lucy Conley-Smoucha. President Barack Obama – was concert. “He gave us a lot to look for- enough to make masses of GW Each artist performed their ward to. In the hard times we students wake up early and own renditions of popular are facing as a nation, it is the brave the cold to attend the American songs and serenaded perfect time for him to be ad- “We Are One” concert on Sun- then soon-to-be-44th president dressing us and assuring us.” day at the Lincoln Memorial. with tunes like “This Land Due to the sheer number of The concert, which hon- is Your Land,” “One Love,” people, viewing the stage was ored Obama and Vice Presi- “Shout” and “American Pie.” difficult for many guests. Jum- dent Joe Biden, served as the The show was broadcast live botrons were situated around official kick-off to the inaugu- on HBO. the Mall so concertgoers could ral events. For sophomore Diva Bole, watch the performances. Some Freshmen Chris Clark, Ste- who reached the National Mall attempted to scale portable toi- ven Oswald and Carolyn Meh- at noon, the overflowing crowd lets or nearby trees for a bet- rtens were glad they arrived was a source of excitement. ter view, but were quickly re- early when they saw the num- “It’s really stunning be- moved by police. ber of people who were already cause there’s so many people,” Senior Kris Rawls said Anne Wernikoff/assistant photo editor there, stretching from the Lin- she said. “It’s just an awesome hearing the next commander- Top: James Taylor performs at the "We Are One" concert at the Lincoln Memorial Sunday af- coln Memorial back past the concert experience.” in-chief speak made braving Washington Monument. The fi rst person in line was a the elements worthwhile. ternoon. Above: First lady Michelle Obama speaks alongisde Dr. Jill Biden and her four grand- “We rolled out of bed and woman who arrived at 2:30 a.m. “Obama’s speech was so daughters at Monday night's "We Are the Future" concert at the Verizon Center. we went and it was absolutely To brave the cold weather, eloquent,” Rawls said. “I am jam packed at 8:20,” Oswald concertgoers came equipped hungry and cold but very hap- ing them, giving inauthentic group on sites like Facebook has been an said. with space blankets, fur coats, py after seeing him speak. “ FACEBOOK members access to thousands of ongoing debate, but Ward thinks “There was like 10,000 peo- snacks and Obama pins. Senior Jared McDonald incoming freshmen. Holding the the scam should inspire adminis- ple there at eight in the morn- While Obama, Biden and agreed, “The concert was so from p. 3 group’s administrative rights al- trators to get involved. ing for a 2:30 start time, so it their families sat in a bul- crowded and the weather was lows a user to mass-message “As far as implications, I think was a little ridiculous,” Clark letproof glass shelter on the freezing but the performances a couple interns created them as and monitor the group, though it’s a wake up call for universities to added. stage, sharpshooters perched and seeing Obama speak were a marketing strategy,” said Luke Skurman said CollegeProwler nev- begin pursuing a social media pres- Masses came to catch a on top of the Lincoln Memorial well worth it.” „ Skurman, chief executive offi cer of er messaged members or wrote on ence and listen to the conversation glimpse of the celebrity guests, to keep the stage secure. Con- –Becky Reeves and Cameron Dux College Prowler. “But I believe it any of the groups' pages. online. As universities, we don’t who included Martin Luther certgoers were also barricaded contributed to this report. was a bad marketing effort because Skurman, whose company’s ‘own’ the conversation like we King III, Tom Hanks, Steve it wasn’t ethical and it wasn’t clear “George Washington University: used to,” Ward said. “It’s student/ what our intentions were.” Off The Record” college guidebook user-driven. But that doesn’t mean Skurman said the company is sold at the GW bookstore, said we can’t listen and be involved and created 25 groups but partnered the company’s goal was to inform ensure that correct information is with another company, Match U, to incoming students about free Col- being given.” Check out the new www.gwhatchet.com gain administrative access to more legeProwler guides that can be ac- Facebook deleted the groups groups. College Prowler is trying cessed on the Web site. and accounts, citing violation of to make amends by shutting down “People who don’t know our terms of service. But the bigger is- involvement, owning up to the guidebooks and the value they sue, Ward said, is recognizing the scheme and sponsoring discussion bring viewed it as a bad marketing lack of privacy on the Web. on Facebook practices, he said. initiative on our part because our “Students need to take a pro- Though Facebook is structured intentions weren’t clear,” Skurman active role about their online pres- so that only users who have made said. “That’s where we faulted.” ence and ensure that what they’re or accepted a friend request can in- Though GW does not sponsor putting out there is their best foot teract with one another, it is a com- an offi cial Facebook group, many forward,” he said. “Be careful of mon practice for accepted freshmen universities do play a role in creating who you friend, don’t give out to become Facebook friends with the offi cial group for their school. more information than you need other group members before meet- What role universities should play to.” „

Anacostia, a neighborhood in fulfi lling Dr. King’s call on the eve Southeast D.C., is known for its of Obama’s inauguration. The spir- MLK high crime and drug rates and was it of MLK is embodied in Obama from p. 3 designated as the activity's location and it brings it out in people.” because of the “lack of service” cur- University President Steven as JumpStart, the Black Student rently taking place, said Service for Knapp echoed the sentiment of the Union, Alternative Spring Break Peace member Alan Inman. “Being volunteers. and many other groups and indi- able to give service, much needed “This time makes Martin Lu- viduals. service, is a wonderful thing,” said ther King Day an even more special “The thing I am struck by is Rodney McBride, the school’s prin- occasion. You are ambassadors,” the diversity of the volunteers,” cipal. “Obama talks about change. Knapp told the students. said GW Offi ce of Community Ser- You are the change.” In addition to the painting, GW vice Director Timothy Kane. “I am The atmosphere surrounding medical students performed free incredibly proud of all the work the new president created extra en- health screenings for community people did today.” couragement for students to come members. When it appeared that Every student interviewed at out and devote their time and ef- the school’s neighbors might not the high school said they volun- fort to the school. show up in strong numbers, some teered on Monday because they “I think the Obama events gen- of the medical volunteers made felt a desire to help within their erate a lot of excitement over this their way to the Metro stop to en- community. day,” senior Evida Dennis said as courage more people to stop by. “There is a huge need in D.C. she rolled a fresh coat of blue paint The Anacostia school faculty for service and as a cabinet, we on a wall. “I know that’s why I got members were grateful for the im- decided we want to satisfy that out of bed this morning,” provements the volunteers made. need,” said 2009 Colonial Cabinet “The inauguration is a won- As he watched the volunteers member Kalie Kelman. “Especially derful part of the energy,” added put the fi nishing touches on her in places like Anacostia, it is impor- Christopher Washington, program classroom, ninth grade English tant we come out with help and coordinator for the Multicultural teacher T.L. 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by Dan Greene “I think we did a great job Assistant Sports Editor defensively in the fi rst half – and we kind of forgot about the of- Millions fl ocked to D.C. this fense,” Bozeman said with a into form week, took in the revelry and left chuckle. with memories to last a lifetime. It didn’t take very long for by Gabrielle Bluestone Don’t count the Villanova Wild- Villanova to change the nature “We’ve been having cats among them. of the game, draining consecu- Senior Staff Writer lower turnovers in the pri- Unable to get a hotel amid tive three-pointers from oppo- or games up to this one, but the mass migration to the capi- site corners to cut GW’s lead to The GW women’s bas- the last two have been a lot tal, the team had to drive to GW two and prompt Bozeman to call ketball team ended its final better in turnovers,” Boze- the afternoon of the game. Only timeout. nonconference game on a man said. “That area we’ve a few hours later, the Colonials When play resumed, the high note, but Wednesday's been really working on.” edged their Big East guests 67- Wildcats were able to force a narrow win against Vil- The Colonials will also 60 at Smith Center Wednesday turnover and score in transi- lanova highlighted adjust- have to play the remainder night, leaving the visitors with tion, beginning a fl urry of scor- ments that must be made in of their schedule without plenty to think about on their ing in which each team seemed order for the team to excel senior Lisa Steele, who post-game bus ride home to to counter the other’s seizure of in Atlantic 10 play. has been announced ineli- Philadelphia. momentum instantaneously. Outscored in the sec- gible as of Monday, Janu- In a game of wildly divergent Using a bevy of screens in ond half, the Colonials ary 12. Steele had played halves – the teams combined for an offense Bozeman described held on to a seven-point only 53 minutes this year 35 points in the fi rst half and 92 as “perpetual motion,” Villano- lead to win 67-60, despite a in six games while dealing in the second – the Colonials va was able to quickly knot the huge scoring effort by Vil- with nagging foot injuries. (10-8, 2-1 Atlantic 10) were able score with 16 minutes remaining lanova’s Laura Kurz, who Reasons were not given for to emerge with a victory in their in the game. Their movement got 29 points against GW’s Steele’s ineligibility, but nonconference fi nale and extend continued to cause trouble for defense. Bozeman said she is still a their winning streak to three. the Colonials’ defense as the sec- But GW head coach part of the team “family.” The game was promoted as ond half wore on, with Villano- Mike Bozeman said the “It’s a tough loss for “Pack the House” night, a gim- va’s Laura Kurz leading the way game was a much needed us,” Bozeman said. “It’s mick aimed at boosting atten- with a game-high 29 points. confidence booster for the another reason for me to be dance and creating an intimidat- “I think they do every- team proud of my team for being ing atmosphere for the visiting thing with a screen except cook “We’ve had a rough tough, being down yet an- team. Offi cial fi gures reported it,” Bozeman joked. “They’re nonconference schedule," other person.” 589 fans in the stands, with the very good at that, very well- Bozeman said. "We took But as the team gears up bleachers being only sparsely oc- schooled.” some hits on the jaw. And for the A-10 stretch, senior cupied at the game’s onset. At times it seemed like Kurz we’re still on our feet after. Jessica Adair isn’t worried. But the lack of support did couldn’t miss, making her fi rst It’s nothing but a confi- “We know what we not deter the team, head coach six second-half shots and even- dence-builder." have to do on both ends Mike Bozeman said – especially tually fi nishing 9-of-11 in the Bozeman added, “We’re of the court and it’s just a considering the circumstances. period. She gave the Wildcats rounding into the type of matter of us bringing that “I think with all the excite- their fi rst lead of the game with team that I thought we intensity to every posses- ment in Washington, D.C., just over seven minutes to go, could be at the top of the sion,” Adair said. “Teams yesterday, somebody needs a banking a three-point shot off season.” are going to make runs at break,” he said. “I’ll forgive the the glass and appearing to give Despite the win, there us and hit big buckets but fans for that one, but they owe a slight shrug in response to her are still areas that beg im- we know what we have to me one.” unconventional style. provement. Assists need do on the offensive end as Those in attendance were But the Colonials were able to to be a team effort; guard well as the defensive end to Yolanda Lavender was re- get it done.” treated to a tight game, one that reassert control down the stretch, Anne Wernikoff/assistant photo editor sponsible for seven of the Wednesday night the opened with Villanova miss- going from simply matching Vil- Forward Ivy Abiona goes for a lay-up during Wednesday night's team’s 11. Though the team Colonials showed they ing 16 of their fi rst 19 shot at- lanova to overtaking them. With game against Villanova. The Colonials won 67-60. tempts, 12 of which were from GW up three and less than two has vastly improved their could play on both ends of beyond the arc. The Colonials minutes to go, senior Jessica senior Antelia Parrish grabbed all but seal the victory. penchant for turnovers, the fl oor, but they will have out-rebounded the Wildcats 22 Adair scored while being fouled a defensive rebound and was Now GW will return to the they still recorded 13, more to maintain the same success to 12 before halftime, dictating and converted the ensuing free fouled. Parrish, who led GW conference slate of its schedule, than twice what Villanova in both halves of the game the pace of the game and appear- throw to give the Colonials a with 14 points and seven re- hosting Duquesne Saturday at gave up. for the rest of the season. „ ing to be fi rmly in control at the two-possession lead. bounds, hit both free throws to Smith Center. Tip-off is set for 2 break. On the other end of the fl oor, cushion the Colonials’ lead and p.m. „