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photo illustration by jordan emont | photo editor City shuts down Ivory elevators

which will reinspect the facilities said the elevators will be back in GW disputes fine over the next week. service after the regulatory agency The violations come on the heels processes the permits. GW is ap- for illegal repairs of dozens of student complaints pealing the Ivory Tower fine. about building elevators. Students “Following notification of this by chloé sorvino said they have been trapped in request from DCRA, the univer- Assistant News Editor elevators in buildings including sity's contractor took all steps nec- Schenley, Strong, City and Ivory essary to have the requested permit The city has forced two of Ivo- halls, with others reporting eleva- issued and inspection conducted ry Tower's four elevators to close tors that suddenly dropped several and is currently awaiting action by until they are brought up to code floors and temporarily trapped stu- DCRA,” he said in an email. and reinspected, after the Univer- dents. Sororities in Strong Hall told With two elevators out of ser- sity illegally installed new parts members to avoid the elevators last vice, Ivory Tower residents have without a permit. December, after one dropped sev- been frustrated by long lines in the GW was hit with a $2,000 fine eral floors on the way down. 10-floor building’s lobby, particu- and two violations from the Depart- The elevator contractor was larly during move-in last weekend. ment of Consumer and Regulatory conducting maintenance when he Some students have also said they Affairs over winter break, including “was informed that [GW] would don’t feel safe taking the elevators one for a disabled smoke system, be required to apply for and re- that are running, instead choosing agency spokesman Helder Gil said. ceive a permit, which was not the to take the stairs. Students are barred from using the understanding of the contractor Ninth-floor Ivory resident Jordan Columbian sees boom two out-of-service elevators – con- given past experience with this Halevy said he has been caught in one gesting the two working elevators type of work," Senior Associate of the building’s elevators before. – until GW provides proper docu- Vice President of Operations Ad- in math, science majors mentation to the regulatory body, ministration John Ralls said. He See ELEVATORS: Page 3 by mary ellen mcintire gains in larger programs like biol- Hatchet Staff Writer ogy and physics. The data does not count double majors in its total. The number of undergradu- To keep up with the demand, ate science and math majors in the the Columbian College has added Columbian College of Arts and Sci- about 10 new faculty positions in ences shot up 25 percent in the last science and math fields over the four years, according to newly re- past three years. leased data. Reza Modarres, head of the The surge shows that students statistics department, said it has are buying into the University’s hired two new faculty members rapid build-up in technical fields, and is looking to bring on four as it invests $275 million in the more this year. Likewise, Yongwu Science and Engineering Hall and Rong, head of the math depart- millions more into new science fac- ment, said his department has ulty and research money to join the hired adjunct faculty to cover ad- ranks of top research institutions. ditional teaching needs. “The growth in [science, tech- Both Modarres and Rong said nology, engineering and math] class sizes have increased over the majors is consistent with the Uni- past few years, an issue they said versity’s goal – and the push at the they've done their best to keep un- national level for greater emphasis der control. on STEM education – to build the “We have been stretched science and engineering enter- quite a bit,” Modarres said. “We prise,” Columbian College dean hope it continues – but at a rate Peg Barratt said. that we can handle.” Some departments have ex- Barratt said the economy and panded after being some of the col- workforce demands may also influ- lege’s smallest four years ago. For ence students’ majors. The college example, the number of biological has also doubled the number of anthropology majors grew from 12 Chinese students since 2008, with jordan emont | Photo editor to 34, and math majors have shot Students crowd the Ivory Tower lobby Wednesday, waiting for the only working elevator in the 700-student building. Two elevators were up from 10 to 28, along with smaller See CCAS: Page 3 shut down due to illegal repairs by GW, and another elevator was out of order. The elevators will reopen after an inspection next week. Sarah Ferris | Senior News Editor | [email protected] Brianna Gurciullo | Assistant News Editor | [email protected] January 17, 2013 Cory Weinberg | Campus News Editor | [email protected] Jeremy Diamond | Contributing News Editor | [email protected] Chloe Sorvino | Assistant News Editor | [email protected] H News Snapshot IN Brief University may cut down free HIV testing program

Student Health Service may scale back its free HIV testing clinics next year if it doesn’t see an increase in visitors, Student Association president Ashwin Narla said. The free weekly clinic opened in No- vember, after SA leaders lobbied to nix a $25 appointment fee they said deterred students from getting tested. About 120 students took the free tests in November and December – just 17 more than the same time last year when the fee was in place. To draw more students, SHS is tap- ping student organizations like Allied in Pride and the GW Student Global AIDS Campaign to help with a marketing push. But if it fails, Narla said the clinics could be scaled down to two or three times per semester. Chapter Leader for the GW Stu- dent Global AIDS Campaign Katherine Wynne said that the organization is “go- ing to fight like heck” to preserve the free HIV clinics. “Other campuses have free testing. GW should not be an excep- tion,” Wynne said. SHS provided 528 HIV tests last year, a 200-test drop from the year before. Narla said he was hopeful for the clin- ics’ success after more than 30 students Becky crowder | Senior staff Photographer came to the first session. But he said par- Maryland residents Josh Speiser and Amy Buck hold candles on the one-month anniversary of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. ticipation waned after midterms. Speiser helped organize the vigil in Dupont Circle for the Project to End Gun Violence, which will also march in a gun control rally Jan. 26. “Hopefully we can raise the numbers up a little bit, but if they continue to de- cline, I’ll be the first person to say we tried www.gwhatchet.com this program. But we didn’t see as much On the web involvement as we would like, so we’ll take the next step forward and see what INAUGURATION 2013 AUDIO SLIDESHOW we can do differently,” Narla said. Associate Director of Student Health Check out The Hatchet’s inauguration Men’s Basketball vs. Temple Service Susan Haney said some students coverage, from the swearing-in ceremony to the have found other avenues to get tested, such as routine office visits and through University’s ball agencies like the D.C. Department of Health. The GW Hospital has also offered Go online for the latest stories, photos and videos free walk-in testing since 2006. CVS also throughout inauguration weekend. The Colonials suffered a close loss against Owls on Wednesday. sells over-the-counter tests. Haney added that the SHS did not have “any expectation of the numbers we would serve” and that she was pleased students were coming in. January –Adam Silverman and Chloe Sorvino Thursday 17 Friday 18Saturday 19 Sunday 20 America & Poverty Supreme Court Justice MLK Day of Service Pre-Inaugural Dance Lesson Watch Princeton University professor Cornel Listen to Associate Justice Sonia Volunteer with local service organizations Brush up on your swing and salsa dance West and former House Speaker Newt Sotomayor chronicle her climb from and help pack 100,000 care packages moves with GW Ballroom before heading out Gingrich tape a televised discussion on the the Bronx to the nation’s highest for deployed U.S. service members, to the Inaugural Ball. future of poverty in America. court. veterans and first responders. Marvin Center Grand Ballroom Lisner Auditorium • 6:30 p.m. Lisner Auditorium • 7 p.m. D.C. Armory • 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. • 1 to 3 p.m. The GW Hatchet News January 17, 2013 w Page 3 Local eateries to move blocks away by Brianna gurciullo block north of campus, has Assistant News Editor delayed its move from Penn- sylvania Avenue to K Street. Three restaurants that The 26-year-old bar and GW will bulldoze in early restaurant initially planned 2014 to clear way for an of- to move over winter break fice building will reopen and reopen by Feb. 1. Owner near campus. Hien Bui declined to com- Thai Place will move around ment on the moving delay or the block to 2102 L St., across when Froggy will reopen at from Bruegger’s and Bourbon its new location at 2021 K St. Coffee, likely in September. The The fate of the iconic Indian and Pakistani restaurant pub, known for its Monday Mehran plans to remain in Fog- special of half-priced pizza gy Bottom but has not yet deter- and beer, became uncertain mined a location. last November after the Uni- The Thai restaurant, bar versity announced plans to and take-out eatery is still demolish seven properties in the process of leasing the along Pennsylvania Avenue space. A Mehran employee, in 2014 and create a new of- who declined to release her fice building. name but attributed the in- Bui said in June that the formation to her manager, pub’s classic menu options, Kamaran Khan, also said the such as pho and burgers, restaurant has not set a mov- would carry over to its new ing date. site. It will also add lunch of- Froggy Bottom Pub, ferings like steak and salm- Hatchet file photo which announced in June on to appeal to an expanded Mehran, an Indian and Pakistani restaurant on Pennsylvania Avenue frequented by students, plans to move to a new location in Foggy Bottom, an that it would move one clientele. u employee said. Popular restaurants on the block are scrambling to move to make room for the University's plan to construct an office building there. CRIME LOG Disorderly Conduct University offers teaching training to adjuncts 19th and I streets 01/01/13 – 3:15-3:40 a.m. by bronte dinges teacher training specifically for benefit to GW’s D.C. location. Case closed and lauren grady part-time faculty – who often "In [the University], the majority of resources go Adjuncts have slowly built University Police officers Hatchet Reporters work government, business or up clout at the University, assisted the Metropolitan nonprofit jobs in the area – is into supporting full-time or tenure-track faculty, which struck its first collective Police Department with Part-time professors will nonexistent in many depart- bargaining agreement with crowd control after a fight be able to secure University ments and colleges across GW. and the adjuncts get left out of a lot of stuff." the part-time faculty union in broke out on the street. funds to improve teaching and But Lornell said the $600 2008. Over the past five years, –Off-campus incident professional skills for the first is meager compared to the JOHN PROSTKO adjuncts have won rights to time this month after years of funds available to adjuncts at Associate Dean higher pay – a minimum of departments providing scat- other universities. He added College of Professional Studies $4,032 per course – and more Taking Property tered or scant training. that adjuncts should not be power over contract disputes. Without Right Adjuncts – who make up left to look outside the Uni- The University’s adjuncts Madison Hall over 70 percent of GW’s fac- versity for training. fice initiative. "some of the support for op- made waves in 2006 by becom- 01/02/13 – Time unknown ulty and are sometimes hired Adjuncts sometimes arrive Many of those programs, portunities which the full-time ing the nation’s third part-time Case closed abruptly even if they lack at the University when depart- including optional technology faculty enjoy." faculty core to unionize. UPD confiscated a University teaching backgrounds –can ments scramble to find some- training from the Academic John Prostko, associate Unionizing has not damp- sign that had been affixed to grab up to $600 each for if they one to teach an overflowing Technologies office, are open dean for learning and faculty ened the University’s outlook a residence hall room door. attend development trainings, course, resulting in “a lot more to adjuncts but mostly go un- development in the College of hiring adjuncts, though Pro- –Referred for disciplinary like teaching seminars or re- variability in part-time facul- used by the professors, who of Professional Studies, said vost Steven Lerman said train- action search conferences. ty,” anthropology department are on campus less often than part-time professors have ing for them should be dealt The $15,000 funding pool, chair Brian Richmond said. full-time faculty. been left out of the loop on with at the department level. designed to better prepare ad- At times, Richmond add- Kevin Healy, a profession- some resources. Lerman's office has added Indecent Exposure juncts for academic roles, is the ed, “the process for hiring part- al lecturer in the Elliott School “In [the University], the grants and resources for teach- 23rd and I streets result of a collective bargaining time faculty is at the last min- of International Affairs who majority of resources go into ing initiatives geared toward 01/02/13 – 3:25 p.m. agreement signed by GW and ute. Someone sends you their has taught Latin American de- supporting full-time or tenure- full-time professors. He said Case closed the adjunct professors' union C.V., it looks okay, you check velopment courses since 1998, track faculty, and the adjuncts lately, the University has tried A woman flagged down an last summer. with their references – but said that sort of training would get left out of a lot of stuff,” to place adjuncts in classrooms officer and said a motorist “I think this is a really frankly, they’re just hired be- have helped ease him into his Prostko said. “It would be eye- more sensibly. asking for directions had positive thing,” adjunct mu- cause they’re around and can first time teaching and help opening to people at the Uni- “If you want to under- flashed her. sic professor Kip Lornell, do it. It’s not much of a search. him learn technology systems versity.” stand how political cam- –No identifiable suspect who leads the union of GW's That’s what leads to the differ- like Blackboard. Still, Prostko, who leads paigns are run, maybe you adjuncts, said. “The Universi- ence in quality.” “I don’t recall getting any the training for a school made should ask someone who runs ty paused and thought about The University has made training, period. It really would up mostly of adjuncts, said he a political campaign,” he said. Unlawful Entry / it, but they embraced the con- strides over the past year to have been useful. It might have gives each part-time professor “We’re trying to be very care- Liquor Law Violation cept. They realized that part- improve training for full- been offered, but I didn’t know guidance to create syllabi and ful to make sure we’re bring- / Drug Law Violation time faculty need money for time faculty and teaching about it,” he said. “Learning by improve teaching, bucking the ing people here who can add Fulbright Hall professional development.” assistants through new pro- doing is good, but that takes need for full-time training. value, but once in awhile it 01/04/13 – 12:20 a.m. The money could help sub- grams and seminars run out time.” Administrators and many doesn’t work out.” Case closed sidize adjuncts to seek outside of the Teaching and Learning He added that the new students tout adjuncts' real- –Cory Weinberg UPD encountered a large party teaching improvements. Now, Collaborative, a provost’s of- fund would give adjuncts world experience as an added contributed to this report. with underage drinking and marijuana use in the basement lounge area. Several subjects were found hiding in the Institute comes with questions of Chinese influence bathroom. Nine unaffiliated subjects were subsequently barred from campus. by mary ellen mcintire Universities like Texas A&M ford universities, has caught of Chicago as an example. with Nanjing University in east- –Subjects barred from Hatchet Staff Writer and the University of Utah some Americans off-guard. The institute will be the ern China, adding another tie campus each received $100,000 in Controversy has surrounded first in D.C., although the for the University in the coun- The University will launch startup funds from the Chi- the Confucius Institute since University of Maryland and try. It teamed up with Renmin Burglary / a Chinese language and cul- nese government, accord- its arrival in the U.S., with crit- George Mason University both University to use its facilities ture institute tied to the coun- ing to contracts obtained by ics taking aim at it as a tool for house the program. and some of its faculty to host a Destruction try’s government next fall, Bloomberg News. Chinese propaganda. Rebecca McGinnis, co- master’s of finance degree. Building AO (617 22nd strengthening ties with the Barratt said that she ex- June Teufel Dreyer, a politi- ordinator of the Confucius The added partnerships Street) global power, but possibly pects the institute to have “doz- cal science professor and Chi- Institute at the University of could also help Columbian 01/05/13 – Time unknown jeopardizing academic free- ens” of students by the end of na expert at University Miami, Maryland, the first in the U.S., College as it plans an ambi- Case open dom in the process. its first year. She will direct the said there are drawbacks that said people who take the am- tious undergraduate degree A female staff member The Confucius Institute, institute temporarily, and the come with the funds. bitious step to learn Chinese program that will take eco- reported that someone broke run by about 360 universities University will recruit profes- “The problem is that there’s see great networking and job- nomics and political science into her office. Her laptop, worldwide to teach non-credit sionals from around D.C. to no free lunch: Accepting a boosting benefits. majors to three countries – the iPod and other personal Chinese courses, inked an take the non-credit classes in [Confucius Institute] means The college deals with U.S., France and China – in four items were stolen. The thief agreement last month with the Chinese culture, language, eth- not inviting the Dalai Lama challenges like granting vi- years. The program will start in had entered through an Columbian College of Arts and ics and philosophy. and various other restrictions. sas for teachers to come from the fall 2014, with a pilot class exterior window. Sciences after Dean Peg Barratt The institute will use most- This impinges on academic China, working with Chinese of about 30 to 50 students. GW –Open case met with officials in China. ly GW professors, and may freedom,” she said. universities and maintaining will begin marketing the pro- “We’ve been working on add a co-director from China Barratt said she was un- funding, she said. But it is also gram this spring, seeking out Fraud that [agreement] for almost next fall. It will be housed in fazed by critics of the insti- looking to expand, spending American and Chinese teenag- MFA Building two years. It’s designed around the renovated 2147 F St. tute, comparing the program $1 million in the institute last ers, as well as students at inter- 01/08/13 – 4:25 p.m. cultural exchange, language China has spent about to GW’s partnership with the year, matching an investment national high schools. Case closed and scholarship in the study of $500 million propping up these British Council, a similar cul- from the Chinese government. “I have talked to young A pharmacist reported that a China,” Barratt, in her last year institutes around the world tural institution run by Eng- “Right now we’re waiting people and I’ve talked to their female tried to fill a fraudulent as dean, said. “What we’ve since 2004. The strategy was land’s government. for certain funds to mature, and parents,” Barratt, who trav- prescription for Percocet. got now is the money to get it described by former Chinese She also said there is safety hoping to eventually establish eled to China twice last semes- –No identifiable suspect started.” President Hu Jintao in a 2007 in numbers. perhaps some endowed chairs ter, said. “I think people are She declined to say how speech as a way to “enhance “I think we saw other top in certain departments and intrigued with this. Families much the University or the culture as part of the soft pow- universities taking on Con- have funds to support various want their children ready for Cruelty to Animals the global world, so I think West End Apartments Confucius Institute’s over- er of our country.” fucius Institutes, and that in- lecture series,” she said. head organization “Hanban” That influence, which has creased our comfort level,” she The Confucius Institute they will be just as intrigued as 01/10/13 - 4:56 p.m. students.” u Case closed is investing in the institute. spread to Columbia and Stan- said, pointing to the University agreement will also link GW up UPD responded to assist University Housing staff that times University police had The department records when One elevator replacement found a hedgehog inside Another Ivory resident, responded to elevator outages, someone is stuck in the system. in The Dakota about $300,000, junior Alexander Zafran, said a student’s room. The pet ELEVATORS University Police Chief Kevin GW has invested mil- according to GW's 2013 capital appeared to be neglected there have been times none of from p. 1 Hay said Jan. 8, ”Elevator out- lions of dollars in elevator and operating budget. the elevators work. over the winter break. The ages during this academic year and building upgrades in its Junior Alex Theofanides Washington Humane Society “Sometimes you get a nice “Usually, one elevator will have not been higher or lower residence halls in recent years. said it’s never been this bad. surprise in the morning when took possession of the not be working, and that’s in- than previous years.” Upgrades to Guthridge cost “We pay so much money hedgehog. there are no elevators working. convenient in itself,” Halevy, University officials have $2.05 million in fiscal year in to go here. They can at least So it’s always important to ex- –Referred to outside a junior, said. “Now with two, refused multiple times this aca- 2012, followed by a combined have working elevators,” said pect the unexpected,” he said. agency it’s even more so. It’s really an- demic year to release the num- $3 million in upgrades to Theofanides, who added that –Anuyha Bobba and Jeremy –Compiled by Aaron noying and it takes forever.” ber of reports of malfunction- Munson, Dakota and Strong she didn't know the elevators Diamond contributed to this Goodtree When asked how many ing elevator to FixIT or UPD. halls in fiscal year 2013. were shut down by the city. report.

But Barratt remained mum ber of students majoring in from 160 to 121 over the last CCAS on what the shift in science and "We have been stretched quite a bit. We hope economics, fine arts and crimi- four years, said humanities are math majors meant for other nal justice. not facing cuts at the expense from p. 1 fields. [the increase in statistics majors] continues – The history department of technical fields. The depart- She said she hasn’t needed has dropped to 125 majors, ment got a green light to hire many favoring technical fields. to tighten resources for hu- but at a rate that we can handle.” down from 149 in 2008, but for a new faculty position in Over the same period, manities and social sciences by history professor Tyler An- poetry this year and a inter- which increased the college’s slowing down hiring or cutting REZA MODARRES binder said the department disciplinary role in disability enrollment by only 0.5 percent funding because the school’s Chair has still seen strong enrollment studies, he said. overall, some social science overall budget has grown and in classes from students taking “Not only have we got- and humanities programs saw the college has “a bigger pie, Department of Statistics general requirements. ten what we’ve asked for, sharp declines, potentially put- so nobody’s hungry.” She de- The former department recently, but we’ve actually ting those programs’ budgets clined to say by how much the chair said he thinks students been surprised to get more and hiring priorities at risk. budget has increased. think it was relevant. Barratt said the college is will return to more human- than we thought we would,” The number of art history She also refused to say While hiring budgets are not trying to reach its science ities-based majors when the he said. “So as far as science is majors fell from 46 to 28, while how many professor positions set by the provost’s office, and math goals at the expense economy rebounds. concerned, we in the English Hispanic languages and litera- the school had added or taken deans decide which depart- of programs in the humanities, Robert McRuer, who chairs department are in favor of the ture dwindled from 24 to four away in social sciences or hu- mental faculty requests to arts or social sciences, pointing the English department, which science study being part of the students. manities saying she did not pitch to Rice Hall. to strong growth in the num- has seen a decline of majors liberal arts education.” u Patrick Rochelle Justin Peligri Opinions Editor Contributing Editor [email protected] [email protected] H "I don't recall getting any training, period. It would really have been useful." Quotable –Kevin Healy, professional lecturer in the Elliott School of International Affairs, on not receiving training when he joined GW's faculty in 1998. OpinionsJanuary 17, 2013 w Page 4 Staff Editorial The inauguration tailgate by Jesse Gurney Democratizing education at GW

It’s easy to grow cynical as in- stitutions of higher education be- come more business-like, driven by what is best for their wallets rather than their students. But the University's move to- ward offering open online courses for anyone to take, regardless of enrollment status, demonstrates a commitment to shaping an educat- ed and informed global citizenry. Massive open online cours- es, called MOOCs in the field of higher education, allow anyone with computer access to learn from top-notch academics and scholars through video lectures and slides for free or for a low cost. These free online courses help democratize education for those who crave knowledge but might lack the ability to pursue a college degree due to financial or other constraints. Some estimates have pegged the cost of creating the courses at Game day at a state school Game day at GW $50,000 each, and the move toward MOOCs is an indication that the University is financially confident. It is worth it to spend resources in the name of sharing knowledge Place your bets this Every major should be the with others. The positive returns for GW might not be in the form of money, but that does not mean it will have been a lost cause. inauguration day same price he stage is set outside the t a time when colleges and But the University's U.S. Capitol, and there Doug Cohen universities are looking to are subtle but steady cut costs, some states – like Melissa Miller move toward sounds of Republicans Senior Columnist my home state of Florida fleeing the District. It's time for – have been considering how they Columnist PresidentT Barack Obama’s sec- couldA implement a tuition freeze for offering open ond inauguration. the public college system. With the swearing-in ceremo- 4-1 odds that Vice President The whole purpose of the courses are so demanding, accord- online courses for ny and festivities coming up this Joe Biden will giggle and smirk freeze is to encourage students to ing to a New York Times article from Monday, anticipation is growing the entire time Sonia Sotomayor major in science, technology, engi- Nov. 4, 2011. The long hours of work on campus and elsewhere in the recites the oath. neering or math fields by offering and probability of lowering one's anyone to take, District. 2-1 odds that Romney, with financial incentives. GPA are enough to drive many inter- While I’m excited to attend ruffled hair and a light spray tan in Under this policy, students at- ested students away. my first inauguration, many his continual attempt to appease tending community colleges who Most students are already aware regardless of their people have said that the antici- Latinos, appears out of nowhere, enroll in STEM-related majors would of the financial benefits of a STEM pation pales in comparison to the right before Obama takes the oath, receive tuition breaks just because of degree. On average, students who enrollment status, historic ceremony four years ago. to try and salvage his campaign. their concentrations. major in math and science make But if there is one thing that al- Assuming Florida does not in- more money immediately upon ways makes an event more excit- crease its education budget, this graduation than other majors. En- demonstrates ing, it’s betting. So to make this could mean that funding for hu- gineers and computer science ma- inauguration season a little more manities students would be diverted jors have starting salaries of about a commitment interesting, I have created a few Over/under: There to guarantee that all STEM students $60,000, while students majoring in betting lines that can be wagered have lower tuition. Put simply, it the humanities and social sciences on throughout the day. would be cheaper for students to start at an average of $37,000, ac- to shaping an Over/under: 800,000 people will be at least 6,706 major in engineering than it would cording to a September 2012 report in attendance. be for them to major in history. from the National Association of educated and 2-1 odds that First Lady Mi- #OnlyAtGW tweets on I understand the desire legisla- Colleges and Employers. chelle Obama will be the best tors and educators have to encour- Instead of a tuition freeze, the dressed. Inauguration Day. age more students to engage with onus should be on professors to en- informed global Over/Under: Beyoncé sings the sciences, but it shouldn’t come at tice students by finding innovative 50 unnecessary syllables and a cost for those students who choose ways to make their STEM courses citizenry. adds 45 unnecessary seconds to to major in other areas. Making a more appealing. "The Star-Spangled Banner." I STEM degree less expensive sends a It is troubling that this tuition also love the contrast between 2-1 odds that Clint Eastwood powerful message: Only the wealthy freeze proposal would leave those And professors will feel encour- having Beyoncé and James Tay- will be found walking around deserve to study the humanities. students who are passionate about aged to join the online education lor at the same event. Glad to aimlessly, muttering to himself. In the past few years, many col- subjects outside of math and science community because it will afford know that even though Obama is 1,456,357-1 odds that Don- leges and universities, including with higher tuition bills than some of them the chance to reach a wider bogged down in political crises, ald Trump stops pretending he's GW, have been trying to attract more their peers. audience than in a traditional class- he is still covering all of his bases a relevant figure in American students to the sciences, due in large This policy blatantly puts those room setting. Conversely, having with the inaugural audience. politics. part to the high demand for gradu- students who major in disciplines students that are genuinely inter- Over/under: 70 people – non- Over/under: There will be at ates in STEM fields. other than the sciences at a disad- ested in the subject matter makes protestors – will be in attendance least 6,706 #OnlyAtGW tweets The Hatchet reported that the vantage. It’s a laudable goal for any for a better learning environment. wearing gear honoring former on Inauguration Day. number of students in the School university to try and attract more For those truly invested in Republican presidential candi- 376,547-1 odds that former of Engineering and Applied Sci- STEM students, but it shouldn’t higher education, massive open date Mitt Romney. That’s like United Nations Ambassador ence increased from 528 in 2006 to come at a cost to other departments. online courses are a win-win. when the fans of a losing champi- John Bolton will be in atten- 648 in 2010, but many did not stay One major should not be cheaper An online program of this na- onship team in sports attend the dance. My guess is that the am- there long. About 28 percent of than another. ture could also afford GW indirect victory parade of the other team. bassador won’t be able to make SEAS students who matriculated Of course, universities must en- benefits. For example, if a student Why would you ever do that? It’s it due to coming down with a in 2010 transferred to another col- courage highly qualified students to takes a free online course through a cry for help. case of ‘inauguration flu.’ We will lege within GW. enroll in these subjects. But if law- GW while in high school, he or she 300-1 odds that any article of miss you Ambassador Bolton. Retaining science and engi- makers and administrators are set on might be inspired by the professor clothing or accessory being worn So there are your inaugural bet- neering students isn’t a problem popularizing the STEM field, they and choose to apply to the Univer- will be half of the total size of Are- ting lines. And be sure to check to limited to GW. It’s something that have to find a way to do it that won't sity as an undergraduate. tha Franklin’s 2009 inaugural hat. see how Las Vegas adjusts them universities across the country harm other students and disciplines The courses are also a sign of 800,000-1 odds that anyone at as we get closer to the actual day. must confront. in the process. prestige. With this move, GW will the inauguration will have as bad The writer, a senior majoring in One of the reasons that univer- The writer, a sophomore majoring be joining the ranks of a small of a widow’s peak as Congress- political science, is a Hatchet senior sities struggle to attract students to in international affairs, is a Hatchet group of elite universities at the ac- man Paul Ryan, R-Wisc. columnist. their STEM programs is because the columnist. ademic vanguard. It is a direct way to increase the University’s pub- licity at a time when institutions across the country are competing for an international audience. How to avoid the flu this season Critics of these burgeoning programs might say that if GW de- This year, flu season started ear- It is not too late to receive coughing or sneezing. Contain cides to offer online courses, it will lier, and it is affecting many more Op-Ed the vaccine's protection. Even yourself by avoiding close con- be trying to blaze a path in areas people than in previous years. though flu season is well under- tact with those who are sick. And that have already been tread by Influenza is a serious con- Isabel A. Goldenberg way, cases tend to peak in Janu- avoid spreading the virus by stay- other elite institutions. They say tagious respiratory illness that ary and February and can last ing home from class and work. GW would be a small fish in a very causes mild to severe symp- efforts of high traffic areas, indi- until May. Finally, antiviral medica- large pond. toms such as fever, cough, body viduals also can help prevent the While the vaccine is the most tions can be prescribed to short- But GW can make an impact. aches, sore throat, nasal conges- flu by receiving a flu vaccination. effective form of prevention, en the duration and severity of The University should plan to cre- tion, headaches and chills. While Students can obtain the vaccina- there are other measures that symptoms. Contact SHS or your ate courses in areas where it can some may think that the flu only tion by attending a flu clinic to be can be taken to avoid contract- healthcare provider to learn exercise its strengths – subjects affects the old, the very young or held at the Student Health Service ing the flu. To promote overall about these medications. that have not necessarily been ex- those already sick, it is important on Jan. 17 from 4 to 6 p.m. or by good health, get plenty of sleep, Further information about tensively explored by other institu- to remember that the flu affects attending a local pharmacy. reduce stress, eat healthy and this year’s flu outbreak can be tions online, like government and all age groups – even young, While most individuals who stay well hydrated. found on the Center for Disease policy. healthy, college-aged adults with become ill with influenza recover And to prevent the spread of Control website. If you have any This is why universities exist – no underlying medical issues. without complications, in some the virus, remember three things: questions, concerns or if you to educate. It is noble to improve Due to the flu's potentially se- cases the flu can lead to hospital- clean, cover and contain. Clean think you might have the flu, con- access to education and worldwide rious complications, it is important ization and death, even in young your hands frequently for at least tact the Student Health Service. enlightenment. that everyone take steps to prevent people. Those who get the flu are 20 seconds, and avoid touching Isabel A. Goldenberg, MD catching the virus. While the Uni- often too ill to attend class, work or your eyes, nose and mouth. Cov- Medical Director, Student Health versity is stepping up its cleaning do other activities for several days. er your nose and mouth when Service

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Hurricane Sandy left destruc- tion and devastation in its wake, but student artists have harnessed the storm's after-effects and chan- nelled them into works of art. Gallery 102, the art depart- ment's student-run exhibition space, located in Smith Hall, will host an art show featuring stu- dent works commemorating the resilience and perseverance that stemmed from the October storm. “It was something that was proposed because of its relevancy,” said Travis Beauchene, president of Gallery 102 and a master’s in fine arts candidate. “We like to make this space a really diverse space, so we don’t want just paintings, we don’t want just sculptures. For this piece, it’s more of the human- istic qualities, and we really want stories.” A committee of around 10 un- dergraduate and graduate stu- dents approved the show, titled “Sandy’s Stories,” for the exhibi- tion. Beauchene added that the exhibit not only reflects upon the damages caused by the storm, but also the strength of the commu- nities it afflicted – what he called "the triumph of the people." The showcase features the artwork of fine arts majors junior Christie Malvin and sophomore Crystal Ghantous, who each used their artistic talents – Malvin’s col- lage and Ghantous’ time-based art – to interpret the effects of the storm. Zachary Krahmer | Senior Staff Photographer Malvin created two pieces, a Travis Beauchene, president of Gallery 102, stands in the space that will soon house "Sandy's Stories." The show features works inspired by the October storm. collage and a manipulated photo- graph. She said she was concerned allude to it,” Malvin said, of her moving horizontal lines to empha- woven baskets. Originally created art gallery that the hurricane af- about whether to focus solely piece which focuses more on the size a little bit of frenzy or anxious- for an assignment in a class about fected, which will also be featured on the devastation nationally, or themes of the storm than its physi- ness,” Malvin said. gravity, she calls the cylindrical in the show. branch out and depict the storm’s cal aspects. Malvin added that the show work “The Parasite.” "So many times, when bad international impact. She put her Her second piece is a large is important because events like She hung it in a small space things happen, we want to forget worries aside and instead began photograph in which she created Sandy allow people to focus on the outside Phillips Hall during the it and move on. But I think when working on a collage starring chil- what she calls a “false landscape lasting impacts. hurricane. that happens, we sort of forget dren’s books characters. through artificial means.” Unlike Ghantous’ piece is a woven “It’s warped, like, a ton… It the good that comes out of it," “I decided…to really reinter- the collage, the photograph was sculpture-like installation that she survived it so gracefully," she Beauchene said. pret [the storm] and not use imag- not made specifically for the show. constructed from round reed, a said. The show debuts Jan. 20 will es from it whatsoever, and rather “It includes a lot of different material commonly used to create One artist documented a local run until Feb. 1. u What to do, where to go & how to get there pg. 7 INSIDE THE GW HATCHET'S How much is GW spending on this inauguration? pg. 8 2013 INAUGURATION GUIDE Students to attend Inaugural Ball after working on campaign trail pg. 8 black tie attire a inauguration ticket a new beginninga

Inauguration 2013

With Obama center stage again, students take front row

by Chloé sorvino and cory weinberg News Editors

he curtains are about to rise on Act II of Barack Obama’s pres- idency, and it opens with an upbeat number. Americans watched an up-and-down first act – filled with dourT scenes of economic uncertainty and triumphant legislative bat- tles – and now GW students have a front row seat to his fresh start. Students’ excitement for hope and change may have demurred since 2009, but the inauguration still serves as a reminder of their proxim- ity to power and as an after-party for months of political activism.

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GUIDE TO PUBLICTRANSIT where to eat&drinkin the district WMATA plans for inauguration crowds Metro will add trains, raise might be turned off if there is a fares and shut down some sta- large flow of people in and out of tions to deal with massive crowds the stations. during inauguration weekend. Bicycles are not allowed on The system will operate on a the Mall or metrorail during in- rush schedule until 9 p.m. on In- auguration weekend, but buses auguration Day, which means the are equipped with bike racks on higher peak fares will take effect, their fronts. with continuous trains running The District Department of every hour. The Metro will also Transportation is setting up a extend its hours Monday, open- bicycle parking lot with sev- ing at 4 a.m. and closing at 2 a.m. eral hundred spots at 16th and I Between 600,000 and 800,000 streets. The lot will run on a first- people are expected to visit the come, first-served basis. Riders District for President Barack will be responsible for locking up Obama's second inauguration, their bikes. straining downtown stations, Capital BikeShare will remove Metro spokeswoman Caroline eight stations within or near the Lukas said. The Smithsonian, inauguration security perimeter, Archives and Convention Center but corrals are available at 17th stops will shut down due to their and K streets as well as 12th Street proximity to the inaugural balls, and Independence Avenue. ceremonies and parade. Biking may be one of the There could be up to 30-min- quickest ways to get around town, ute delays Monday, which will but remember to wear reflective likely start once stations open at clothing if you can and keep an 4 a.m. and spectators swarm the eye out for pedestrians. National Mall. Students should try to use the “All of the downtown transfer Metro during the weekend – even stations are expected to be busy. on their way to the Inaugural Ball We recommend that customers – to avoid traffic and detours, Se- plan their trip to avoid transfer- nior Associate Vice President for hatchet file photo by scott figatner | hatchet photographer ring if at all possible,” Lukas Safety and Security Darrell Dar- said. nell said. The Foggy Bottom and Far- For up-to-date information bars restaurants ragut West stations, those clos- about schedules and delays, follow est to GW’s main campus, will WMATA’s official inauguration The Inaugural Parade is a celebration dating The early bird gets eager early-risers is operate normally throughout the Twitter account: @MetroInaug. back to 1789. George Washington began his jour- the worm, or in this Whole Foods Market, day. Lukas added that escalators –Julie Alderman ney from Mount Vernon to New York, where he case, a spot on the which opens daily at

was sworn in. The parade got shorter over the National Mall for the 7 a.m. If you’re look- TIPS years, as the swearing-in ceremony shifted to the Presidential Inaugu- ing for a filling start to Capitol, giving Washingtonians more time to drink ration. the day, head here to afterward. We're not ones to break tradition. Yet even the most grab traditional break- Sign of the Whale, just off campus, will host a dutifully organized fast must-haves, from INAUGURALPARADE 57th Presidential Inauguration VIP Party on Sun- of attendees still need French toast and bacon day with a free open bar from 9 to 10 p.m. Pick up to grab a bite before a to pancakes and maple After leaving the Capitol grounds, crowds will line up along Penn- open bar tickets at Sign in advance. long session of vigi- syrup. sylvania Avenue for the inaugural parade. The tradition, started If you’re not attending GW’s ball, or if you're lantly securing your by the University’s namesake, draws millions to see the president looking for a pregame and afterparty, Brightest patch of grass by the Breakfast & Brunch and his right-hand man make the short journey to the White House Young Things is hosting their Inauguration Spec- Capitol building. If you’re up for tacular 2013 at Bohemian Caverns / LIV Nightclub Here’s a definitive heading to the Nation- surrounded by an array of floats and bands. Here are some tips on / Tap & Parlour complex on U Street. The all-day guide to restaurant al Mall but not up for how to best enjoy the procession. affair will run from 9 a.m. to 2 a.m., with lasers, hours during D.C.’s early-hour snacking, patriotic eating contests and give-aways. Buy a most definitive event. Founding Farmers, How to get there WHAT NOT TO BRING ticket in advance online for $15 or at the door for FoBoGro and Carvings To save time and avoid packed Weapons of any kind are obvi- $20-$25, depending on your time of entry. GW Delicatessen all open at 9 a.m., of- The city's Alcoholic Beverage Regulation As- A GW campus sta- fering breakfast and Metro cars, walk. Trains and ously banned, but so are back- sociation passed a measure last summer allowing ple, GW Deli opens at brunch options be- buses could be running on a packs and other large bags, approved bars to stay open until 4 a.m. on select 6:30 a.m., fresh with fore President Barack 30-minute delay. umbrellas, thermoses, tri- nights and holidays, like inauguration, so you can aromas of bacon, egg Obama’s swearing-in party until dawn. and cheese sandwiches and the Inaugural Pa- pods, camera bags and signs DuPont Circle boasts more than 25 establish- and toasted bagels. rade. Make a point to or posters. The Metro will not ments that will stay open late-night hours, includ- If the line proves reserve a table ahead WHERE TO WATCH ing Public Bar, Sign of the Whale, Lucky Bar and daunting – the Deli’s of time at sit-down res- Spectators can line up along Penn- allow bikes that day. Buffalo Billiards. line is frequently long, taurants like Founding sylvania Avenue starting at 7 a.m. U Street will also be crowded, with over a doz- a testament to its deli- Farmers and The Ham- When to get there en bars open late, including El Centro, The Brix- ciousness – head down ilton, where seats are Some bleachers will be set up along ton, Alero and Town Danceboutique. to the 24-hour E Street coveted and waiting the route, which in past years stretched If you want to grab seats, get to On K Street, Lima, Eden, Barcode and Lotus CVS to grab a morn- times are notoriously from 3rd to 17th streets. From Foggy the bleachers before 7 a.m. You will all stay open late. ing snack. The con- long. Foggy Bottom will be quiet Monday night, venience store offers For brunchers, Fog- Bottom, your best bet is to walk toward won’t be able to see the inaugu- with most establishments closing relatively ear- breakfast options like gy Bottom may prove the White House to nab a spot along ral festivities before the parade, ly, including McFadden’s Restaurant & Saloon, fruit, individual cereal your best bet. Circa but you can’t have it all. which will be open until midnight. For a night bowls and yogurt, and and Tonic Restaurant Pennsylvania. that matches the classic occassion, head to the is open 24 hours every will open at 11 a.m., Ritz-Carlton or the Fairmont Washington Hotel day of the week. serving as perfect food WHAT TO BRING on M Street in your gown or tuxedo. Both hotels locales for after the in- Dress in layers and pack lightly. It will be cold, but you'll warm up when will also extend their bar hours. Whole Foods Market augural festivities. –Lisa Miller Also conducive to –Karolina Ramos packed in the crowd. Carry state-issued identification – like a driver’s license – in case security officers question you. Extra cell phone towers will be set up this year to strengthen reception. –Julie Alderman Duckworth to host veterans with Knapp

by jasmine baker campus as the University continues Hatchet Reporter to pump up its academic offerings for ex-soldiers. Rep. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., an GW is annually awarded high alumna who has risen from wounded scores in the Military Times EDGE Iraq War soldier to newly inducted magazine’s list of veteran-friendly congresswoman, will schools. Known for gen- join University Presi- erous aid packages and dent Steven Knapp to an active support staff, honor veterans Satur- GW has also increased day. the number of student The ceremony at veterans threefold un- the F Street House, der the post-9/11 GI Bill Knapp’s on-campus in four years. residence, will also in- Vice Admiral Norb clude student veterans Ryan, who graduated and prominent alumni from GW in 1974 and with military experi- is now president of the ence to celebrate the Military Officers As- nick rice | graphics assistant armed forces on the sociation of America, eve of the inaugura- said he is coming to the TIPS tion. The event is one of hatchet file photo reception to support just a handful GW will Tammy Duckworth GW’s outreach to vet- put on for inauguration erans. The University weekend this year. has stepped up its military support in SWEARING-IN CEREMONY Duckworth, a Democrat and 1992 GW’s six years under Knapp. graduate of the Elliott School of In- “Everyone feels a responsibility The viewing grounds for the swearing-in ceremony stretch from the Capitol Building to the Lin- ternational Affairs master’s program, to mingle with today’s students and was sworn in Jan. 3. She is now one of veterans to hear new ways we can coln Memorial. Only those with tickets have access to areas near the Capitol steps, but everyone the most influential former Colonials support them and the University,” else can fight for a view of one the many television monitors lining the Mall. on Capitol Hill who maintains ties Ryan said. with the University. Former Assistant Secretary of the uArrive early to avoid lines. uExpect more security along congested Foggy Four years ago, she earned GW’s Navy B.J. Penn, who graduated from Bottom streets. first Colin Power Public Service GW in 1980 and now serves on the Award while she was an assistant Board of Trustees, will also attend the uYou will need tickets and identification for most events. secretary in the U.S. Department of event. uCarry your GWorld, even if you just plan to watch the Veterans Affairs. She has credited her Ryan said events such as the F uLarge bags, sharp objects, air horns and posters are events on campus. experiences in the Elliott School with Street House reception, along with inspiring her to join the military. the support of alumni like Duck- prohibited. Duckworth is the first disabled worth will help spur the growth of uIf you don’t have a ticket and cannot snag a woman in Congress. She lost both her GW’s military footprint. uMetro stations are open from 4 a.m. to 2 a.m., with rush- spot on the National Mall, several of the Smithso- legs in Iraq when the helicopter she “Duckworth is an outstanding was flying was shot down. example of someone who set a goal to hour service lasting until 9 p.m. Buses may take atypical nian Institutes plan to open as early as 7:30 a.m. Her political prowess is now support veterans,” Ryan said. “Being detours around street closures. and close at 5:30 p.m. Mall-side entrances will be helping draw more veterans back to in her company will be an honor.” closed, but doors will remain open along Indepen- uTaxis will be your best bet if you plan to stay out late. dence Avenue. "Duckworth is an outstanding example of someone who set a goal to support veterans. Being in her company will be an honor." uParking will be limited, and most lots charge fees. uTelevisions in the Marvin Center will show inauguration norb ryan coverage. President uDress warmly for outdoor events. –Tiana Pigford Military Officers Assocation of America Page 8 w January 17, 2013 inauguration GUIDe The GW Hatchet From Rice Hall to rock and roll Three administrators' 'Deeds Not Words' band will play at inaugural ball

By Chloé Sorvino daughters, who will also watch the an epitome of the GW experience. Assistant News Editor 30-minute performance, who are “It’s that thing that’s so GW,” “half completely horrified” but also Miller said. “No other school has Mike Morsberger’s job is usu- think it’s cool. one. It’s so integral to what this ex- ally getting potential donors to give Miller, who joked that his wife perience is about. To attend is fun, GW millions of dollars. But at the chose not to come after watching but to be a part of it is even cooler.” Inaugural Ball, his biggest prior- him perform at the 2009 ball, said The performers aren’t con- ity will be getting students to sing that his only concern for the night cerned with competition for enter- along with his rock songs. would be finding parking. tainment in the other six ballrooms, He will sing lead in a rock band “If I can look out and there’s one which include the dance groups called Deeds Not Words, joined by person out there I can tell that’s into Capital Funk and GW Raas, a cap- bassist and Center for Student En- it, I’m happy. I can play in an empty pella groups and a student DJ. As gagement director Tim Miller and room and still be happy, it’s just nice the only rock band, they feel pretty Study Abroad director Rob Hall- when people let me do it other places confident they’ll draw a crowd. worth on drums. The three admin- than my basement,” Miller added. But their rock n’ roll attitude scott figatner | hatchet photographer istrators will play soft rock covers Miller, who is on the Inaugural isn’t without a touch of sarcasm. GW bought advertisement space in one of the District's busiest locales, Union from Top 40 bands like the Kings of Ball Entertainment Committee, also “If we don’t see Obama and Mi- Station, about six months after launching a new marketing campaign. Leon and Foo Fighters. played at the ball in 2009 and attend- chelle in the mosh pit, we’re out of They’ve practiced for fewer than ed in 2005. He described the ball as there,” Miller said. eight hours. “When you get people who "If I can look out and there’s one person out there GW pays $700,000 know what they’re doing in a room, you don’t need to practice for I can tell that’s into it, I’m happy. I can play in an long,” Miller said. “We’re not play- empty room and still be happy, it's just nice when ing 'Stairway to Heaven. We’re not playing a symphony. I feel ready. We people let me do it other places than my basement." for ball, ad buys could play tomorrow.” The group will play at about tim miller By asha omelian activities would not quite reach the 9:30 p.m., sharing the Omni Shore- Director Hatchet Reporter 2009 amount. ham Hotel’s Empire Room with a Center for Student Engagement Administrators have also pumped handful of student groups that will The University will spend almost out an elaborate social media contest perform throughout the night. It is $700,000 to throw an inaugural ball, as an expense-free way of generating one of seven ballrooms for the more dress up Union Station with GW bill- student excitement, keeping its name than 5,000 attendees. boards for D.C. visitors and advertise buzzing and instilling GW pride dur- The performers come from during a television broadcast of the ing throughout inaugural weekend. lengthy and diverse musical back- parade. Students who give GW shout- grounds. Miller plays guitar for an The expenditures total about outs in their tweets, Facebook posts, acoustic band, which lands regular $10,000 less than GW shelled out on YouTube videos or Instagram posts gigs in Arlington, Va. bars. Hall- the extravagant ball and much-hyped can win a MacBook Air, an iPad or worth took up drumming at the age float in 2009, though Vice President for an iPad mini. of 12 and has played in heavy metal, External Relations Lorraine Voles said Social media guru Jon Hussey, jazz and blues bands. the University tried to curb spending who tagged onto the University’s on- Deeds Not Words also includes this year while still using the event to line strategy team in August, said the Matt Banks, a staffer in the Alumni push its brand. challenge can help prospective stu- and Development Office, and senior The University will pay about dents connect to GW. Art Wongchotigul, who will both $600,000 for this year's ball, about “Really, social media is about play guitar. $40,000 more than it spent in 2009 building community, and the byprod- Morsberger said his wife will in today's dollars. GW recouped uct of that is prospective students have watch him belt out songs for the two-thirds of 2009's ball costs from an easy way of getting a real sense of first time since he serenaded her ticket sales. the GW community,” Hussey said. in college and “scored the girl.” “I was trying to cut some cor- He added that the University He’s more anxious about his two ners here and there, but if people will also launch a challenge around pay $100 for a ticket, they want a Commencement, held on the Na- nice experience, and they’ll have tional Mall. that. We’re not going to recoup 100 Voles said it was not just appeal- percent but a significant part of that ing to potential students in its ad- cost,” she said. “The University will vertising campaign, but shooting for absorb the costs of the activity with- more exposure overall as a university in the regular budget.” in the nation's capital. This year, the University did “There are so many audiences. We not design a float for the inaugural know we can’t be all things for all peo- parade this year, a project that cost ple, but for the inaugural activities at $134,000 in 2009. Instead, it’s taking large, we hope there’s something for a “different strategy,” Voles said, fo- everyone. We want new visitors com- cusing on the marketing momentum ing to D.C. to get a picture for GW and built up from the fall unveiling of its spark their interest,” says Voles. rebranding campaign. GW is the only Beltway school The University will broadcast a with major inauguration plans. 30-second spot on "cable and major Instead of scheduling a ball or in- TV networks around inauguration," auguration-related activities, George- University spokeswoman Candace town University will launch its Mar- Smith said. It also filled the halls of tin Luther King, Jr. Week celebration Union Station with a dozen lighted with community service days and lo- billboards that chronicle the success cal awards. American University will of students who are veterans or in- have a similar celebration and plans terested in environmental policy. It to host a inauguration champagne also paid for billboards in the Metro brunch Jan. 23. last fall after officially launching University of Maryland-College GW’s new look. Park will send its marching band to “We think there are these really the inaugural parade, but is without special things about our university big plans because its students will not that people don’t necessarily know. yet be back on campus. George Mason

These stories haven’t been highlight- University will host a free on-campus ed over the years,” Voles said. dance party Jan. 25 but has no plans to Neither Smith nor Voles would advertise the school in the areas sur- gabriella demczuk | senior staff photographer disclose the costs of the advertis- rounding inaugural festivities. Top: Director of the Center for Student Engagement Tim Miller plays in a band that gets regular gigs in Virginia. ing campaign, but Voles said the –Cory Weinberg and Brianna Gurciullo Bottom: The band comprising three administrators, a staffer and a student practices in a music room in the total costs of inauguration-related contributed to this report. basement of Ivory Tower. The group will perform for students at GW's Inaugural Ball Monday at 9:30 p.m. Students snag invitations to Obama's'' big night by SARAH MARGOLIS AND inauguration means a lot to me.” campaign headquarters in Chicago. America headquarters this sum- at this year's inauguration events MAX SCHWAGER Both the Inaugural Ball and the For eight months, she spent her mer, will also attend the staff-only include fun., Katy Perry, Alicia Hatchet Staff Writers Commander-in-Chief's ball – re- 20-hour work days managing ads ball. Keys, Usher, Smokey Robinson served for military families – will be through Facebook and Twitter and Farrell is hopeful that she’ll and Brad Paisley. Thousands of students will cel- held at the Washington Convention tracking the Romney camp’s digital get a second chance to see Obama A number of public tickets ebrate at GW's Inaugural Ball next Center, which held six balls to com- moves. and Vice President Joe Biden at were also set aside for the ball – all week, while two students share the memorate the last swearing-in cere- She will earn a payoff for her the staff ball. The duo attended of which were sold out before the dance floor with the first family. mony. The Inaugural Ball is expected months of hard work – attending the staff ball in 2009, but their official on-sale time due to a Tick- Sophomore Ross Rattanasena to draw about 35,000 guests, taking both the official Inaugural Ball on attendance this year has not yet etmaster glitch that put the $60 snagged a ticket to one of President up most of the 703,000-square-foot Monday and the Obama for Amer- been confirmed. Superstar acts tickets up for grabs online Jan. 3. Barack Obama's two presidential in- building. ica Staff Ball the next night. It will augural balls this year through his Rattanasena has been practic- be “like a second victory night” she internship at a nearby embassy. He ing how to introduce himself to the said, only with 48 hours of celebra- said cheering on the president, and special guests: Obama, the first lady tion. now celebrating his historic second and Beyoncé. He said he hopes to Farrell secured the much-cov- I was a huge supporter of Obama. So the fact that win with him, will be a once-in-a- meet all three. eted ticket to the official ball, from this is his last term...and I have the opportunity to lifetime opportunity. "That’d be the highlight of my a Presidential Inaugural Commit- “I was a huge supporter of life right there,” Rattanasena said. tee email sent to Obama for Ameri- go to his inauguration means a lot to me. Obama,” Rattanasena said, adding Junior Ivanka Farrell said cele- ca staff. She was later offered extra that he admires Obama’s rise-to- brating the weekend's inauguration tickets to the ball and will be bring- ross rattanasena the-top background and his support will feel particularly sweet know- ing a group of her GW friends. of LGBT rights. “So the fact that this ing she helped bolster the reelection GW student Emily Samsel and Sophomore is his last term, he is reelected and campaign. Farrell took a semester off alumna Madeline Twomey, who I have the opportunity to go to his to work for the Obama for America both also worked at Obama for ''

jordan emont | photo editor Left: Junior Ivanka Farrell spent eight months working for Obama for America. Right: Sophomore Ross Rattanasena picked up a ticket to President Barack Obama's official inauguration ball through his internship at an embassy. The GW Hatchet inauguration GUIDe January 17, 2013 w Page 9 GW, renowned for service, leaps onto Obama's challenge By Chloé Sorvino and with people who have traveled to Assistant News Editor D.C. from across the country to partici- pate in the inauguration festivities,” Ex- The University is organizing a ecutive Director of the Center for Civic second service event to recognize Engagement and Public Service Amy the civil rights movement because Cohen said. She added that serving on the original date clashed with inau- that day is important because the Presi- guration weekend. dent asked all Americans to take part. Students can volunteer with the Rap artists Pharrell Williams and Unite America in Service event Jan. MC Lyte will serve alongside volunteers, 19, in addition to the Martin Luther and University President Steven Knapp King, Jr. Day of Service Jan. 26. It is will speak, among others. the first time the service day honor- Over the next few weeks, the Mul- ing King has coincided with inaugu- ticultural Student Services Center is ration festivities. also launching a series of events com- Nearly 200 students are slated to memorating black history, including the participate in the Jan. 19 service day, with 150th anniversary of the Emancipation 250 students – the full capacity for the Proclamation and the 50th anniversary event – committing to serving Jan. 26, as of the March on Washington, this fall. of last week. About 400 students served Programs will include lecture series, at last year’s MLK Day of Service. awards ceremonies and other service GW will coordinate with National events. Day of Service efforts, part of the presi- “For me, this is one of the first dent's inauguration service challenge. all-University community-oriented Volunteers will pack 100,000 care kits approaches to diversity and inclu- for deployed U.S. service members, sion programming,” Director of the wounded soldiers, veterans and first MSSC Michael Tapscott said. “It’s responders. The event, coordinated by a really, really great kick-off to this the nonprofit Point of Lights and Target part of the celebration.” Corporation and cosponsored by several The University is also planning other service groups, will be held near a culminating service day, specifi- the D.C. Armory. cally focused on the March on Wash- hatchet file photo “It will allow our students to serve ington, which will be held once stu- A second service day will take place on Jan. 19 due to the clash of the inauguration and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day this year. alongside volunteers from across D.C. dents return to campus in the fall. The regular Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service will still take place on Jan. 26.

the campaign last semester, float bearing GW symbols. staff and alumni will dress in electoral votes went blue, the and 60 years later for President inauguration but decided to give up her Edward Berkowitz, a pro- black-tie to celebrate at GW’s thought of celebrating on inau- Barack Obama. from p. 6 seat to volunteer alongside fessor of history and public pol- sixth-ever Inaugural Ball at guration night seemed farther Construction and planning more than 80 GW College icy, said GW was at the fulcrum the Omni Shoreham Hotel in and farther away. took four months. The float was GW has long embraced its Democrats she organized to of the celebration that year. Woodley Park. He sold his ticket, de- built onto two trailers – stretch- front-row seat to inaugurations, work as a crowd controller “The University has always Students know it as clining to provide the profit ing 70 feet – and featured a typically canceling classes for farther back on the Mall. realized it’s in the middle of GW’s prom: A $100 ticket he made, because he said large inflatable globe, a student- the day that’s become almost “Working on the cam- things,” Berkowitz said. “It’s includes seven ballrooms instead of being a GW- constructed Baja car and a real- a once-every-four-years home- paign was one of the best ex- part of this Washington com- filled with acts ranging focused night, he said sees time stock ticker. Forty-nine coming football game with a periences of my life, and I’m munity, and that really becomes from a live band playing the ball as a celebration students spent the day cruising pep rally that spans the election not really ready to let that go apparent at events like inaugu- top hits to jazz and swing of Obama’s next term. He down Pennsylvania Avenue season. This year, the event falls yet,” Amin said. ration. It becomes a GW cel- ensembles to student per- will watch Inauguration, with the float, representing the on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, She said she will focus ebration as well.” formers. though, because he said he University’s then nine schools a designated day off. more on her College Democrat This year, government In 2008, GW charged $85 still wants to feel the patri- and colleges, in 2009. The swearing-in, parade friends on Inauguration Day officials expect much small- per ticket, and upped the price otic spirit. John Sides, an associate po- and balls will be particularly since she spent election night er crowds, and are esti- for students who bought tickets “It’s ok to put petty politics litical science professor, said the sweet for Democrats whose with her colleagues, getting mating between 500,000 to off the waitlist. aside and celebrate the nation complicated politics of Obama’s swing-state door-knocking off work at the Virginia head- 800,000 visitors to D.C. To keep up with the fast- regardless of if you’re the win- second term – worn down from helped the Obama campaign quarters at 10 p.m., just before Obama will only hold two paced changes of the social ner or the loser,” Miller said. fights over health care and fiscal cruise to victory Nov. 6. Obama was announced as the official balls, the fewest in a media world, the University But this year’s celebration cliffs – could dampen people’s Senior Spencer Dixon, pres- winner. What she loves about half-century, but still will pile started a Pinterest page to will be more tempered, at GW inaugural expectations this year ident of GW College Democrats both groups, she said, is the 40,000 people in the Washing- help inspire students with and around D.C. across the country. who served as an organizing passion for grassroots cam- ton Convention Center and trot apparel, accessory and hair In 2009, nearly 2 million “What is different is the un- fellow at Obama for America’s paigning and volunteerism. out stars like Alicia Keys, Katy and makeup ideas. people carried suitcases full derlying political climate and Virginia headquarters, said in- “They know we’re not go- Perry, Usher and Stevie Won- But for some conserva- of fervor to D.C. to ring in configuration of power,” Sides auguration, for him, is a day for ing to be in the ticketed sec- der. GW still sold out tickets to tive students, who hoped the new president. GW stu- said. “In 2012, Obama does not staffers to celebrate. tion. We’re not going to be its unofficial celebration just be- for Monday’s swearing-in dents had a front row seat confront the economic emer- And while signs around hanging out with the Presi- fore midnight on Election Day. would feature Republican to the inauguration of the gency he was confronting in campus point to a toned-down dent all day, but they don’t After spending a day candidate Mitt Romney country’s first black presi- 2008. That much is good. But reaction (550 guests compared care,” Amin said. “They’re watching the President’s pub- pledging his oath, the event dent. Nearly 50 students pa- he also faces many more limi- to 800 last time, only a hand- going to get to say they’re a lic swearing-in, either sitting in now won’t be so sweet. raded down Pennsylvania tations on his power, thanks to ful of GW-hosted events), he part of this inauguration.” ticketed seats by the Capitol or Sophomore Alex Miller Avenue in the University’s the Republican takeover of the stressed that this swearing-in is In 2009, hundreds of stu- after staking out prime stand- bought his ticket on Election $130,000 float. House.” just as important, if not more so, dents rented out their rooms or ing room on the National Mall, Day when the exit polls still This year, a half-million Berkowitz agreed. He said than Obama’s historical first. offered up their couches for the about 5,500 students, faculty, looked hopeful, but as more people will visit. President Ba- while inaugural celebrations “It’s more about politics out-of-town visitors clamoring rack Obama’s second term does have come far from John F. Ken- – keeping the gains we made, to be part of one of the most "The University has always realized it's in the not carry the Superman-like ex- nedy’s speech where a smaller sustaining it. It was more about watched events in history. pectations of the first. There is crowd filed in behind the Capi- progress. It means even more to As Obama spoke from the middle of things. It's part of this Washington no float. tol, the differences between 2009 the people who were involved,” Capitol about civic responsi- community and that really becomes Students drove the design and 2013 would be evident. Dixon said. “It’s more meaning- bility and unity, the flood of process in 2009, but this year “The euphoria from the ful because he had been presi- people reached back to the apparent at events like inauguartion." there was little to no interest first inauguration has faded,” dent and we were working to Washington Monument. A in devoting funds to a float, he said. “It’s just not going to be maintain that.” record crowd danced at GW’s Edward berkowitz Student Association President the party it was four years ago, Senior Juliana Amin re- Inaugural Ball, and a group of Professor Ashwin Narla said. GW has and boy was it a party.” ceived tickets to the inaugu- students rode down Pennsyl- History and Public Policy only built floats twice – in 1949 –Elorm Sallah contributed to ration after being a fellow on vania Avenue on an elaborate for President Harry Truman this report. 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Center: Ashley Lucas | Assistant photo editor below, left and above: Jordan Emont | Photo Editor Below: Left to right: Assistant coach Kevin Sutton, freshman forward Kevin Larsen, senior forward David Pellom and freshman guard Kethan Savage walk off the court after GW's final-seconds loss to Temple. Top left: Senior forward Dwayne Smith tries to shake off an Owl. Middle: Head coach Mike Lonergan reacts to a call. Above: Senior forward Isaiah Armwood looks to get around his defender during the Colonials' game. GW drops heartbreaker to Temple by Elizabeth Traynor GO online... Sports Editor to watch highlights from Wednesday's game. Almost. H www.gwhatchet.com It’s a word that rings in your ears without bringing ure out a way to score some any comfort. You could al- more baskets.” most see the Colonials think- The Colonials’ shooting ing it as the final buzzer rang. wasn’t lights-out, but they Almost beat Temple, as Bryan displayed key follow-through Bynes dropped into a crouch. that gave them the edge at the Almost had a statement win, end of the first 20 minutes of as Lasan Kromah punched the play. The players stuck with air. Almost, finally, nabbed a shots if they didn’t fall, grab- game at the wire, as Patricio bing a 10-6 advantage on the Garino stared on in disbelief offensive boards and a 34-31 from the bench. overall rebounding victory. The scoreboard read Tem- GW was paced by senior ple 55, GW 53. The Colonials forward Isaiah Armwood, had almost done it – but with who shot 32 percent for the a sickening sense of deja-vu game and fell one rebound that seems to loom over the short of his sixth double- team, it had come down to a double of the season with final possession. And the ball 13 points and nine boards. didn’t go in. Senior forward Dwayne "It’s very frustrating. I Smith and senior guard Bry- thought we had a chance to an Bynes each added nine have that lead late, and we just points off the bench, Garino didn’t do a good job in ‘time- posted eight. to-score’ situations,” head “We got outrebounded at coach Mike Lonergan said. Xavier in front of a sold out The Colonials watched crowd,” Lonergan said. “The the game slip out of their thing I like about our team, hands over the final few we always learn from our minutes of play, tinged by mistakes. I feel bad for the questionable calls that left guys. I’m proud of their effort. Lonergan screaming from the But we need to get that win, sidelines. something to show for it.” “I think our crowd, when It was a scoring drought they’re that loud, I thought that, in the end, was GW’s there was a couple of times undoing. The Colonial tally they were pushing off, the ball didn’t change over the final went out of bounds,” Lon- seven minutes and 53 seconds ergan said. “There was one of play. That stall, along with obvious one across from our the team’s 63.2 percentage bench, it went out of bounds. from the charity stripe, were Guy told me he didn’t see it, missed opportunities Loner- well, you’ve got to ask your gan said GW could ill afford. partner. They’re a good crew, “They came out in the they’re very good referees, I second half, they trapped just thought the calls didn’t us, we turned the ball over a go our way. There were a lot couple of times,” Armwood of them.” said. “That’s really what got What pushed the Colo- them going, got them on the nials so close Wednesday fast break.” night – indeed, what put His head coach agreed, them solidly in control of the adding that the setback rat- game before the break – was tled the team. their defense. GW set up in “I think we panicked. We a man-to-man scheme with had some veterans take some heavy pressure that seemed threes that – just hacked up to mount as the game went some threes. We went away on. Many times, Temple was from getting the ball inside,” forced to end possessions Lonergan said. with desperation shots. A lid And slowly, over the seemed to be on the basket as second half, Temple came shot after shot clanged out. chugging back, first tying The Owls closed the the game and then taking the game shooting 40.8 percent, lead with two minutes left off most of their baskets com- of a pair of free throws. ing off re-energized play in With 30 seconds left, the second half. In the first, Bynes had it. He dribbled for Temple could only make sev- seven seconds, drove in and en baskets and entered the missed. Smith couldn’t put it break down by 10. The sec- back. And the buzzer sound- ond saw better shooting from ed on another almost. the Owls, including potent “We were down two, I forward Khalif Wyatt, who lit was playing for overtime. I GW up for 18 after only scor- didn’t want to shoot a three. ing five in the first half. We’re not a great three-point “I told our guys, look at shooting team,” Lonergan that stat sheet. The reason said. “We were really just we’re in the game against a trying to spread it and attack very good team with a very the rim. [Bynes] was hav- good coach and a chance to ing a good game, he’s by far win is our defense,” Loner- the quickest player, we just gan said. “We just have to fig- didn’t execute.” u