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2 THE DSJ - NOVEMBER 2008 IN (savethedate) november 5 WORDSBRIEF who:who:who: rent fans what:what:what: anthony rapp when:when:when: 7 p.m. Speaker Questions where:where:where: pbk hall Miller Hall Almost Exists why:why:why: to hear about the actor’s Miller Hall is on its way to becoming the Government on Safety life and rent himself new home of the Mason School of Business. Regulations november 8 On October 10, the new cupola, weighing The William and Mary Libertarian Students 7,700 pounds and reaching 28-feet high, was group invited University of Virginia Pro- who:who:who: music fans put into place. The 163,000 square-foot fessor of Systems Engineering Jim Lark to what:what:what: w&m early music building was designed to be environmen- give a lecture in early October. Lark’s lec- ensemble’s musical mass tally friendly. The building will cost $75 mil- ture, “Warning: Governmentally-Mandated when:when:when: 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. lion, which includes design, construction, Safety Measures May Be Hazardous to Your where:where: furniture, information technology and au- where:where:where: wren chapel Health,” focused on the potential danger of why:why:why: to listen to music dio-visual equipment costs. Last month, the government regulation. He talked about Dominion Foundation granted $350,000 to enforcing seat belt laws, arguing that stricter spanning a hundred years underwrite a 60-seat classroom in the hall. enforcement might make drivers feel safer, november 9 and possibly spur them to take more risks, which could lead to more fatalities in the who:who:who: students with $125 to long run. spare what:what:what: the reves center’s fifth College Experts Con- WWWilliam and Mary Ath-Ath-Ath- annual global forum front Financial Crisis when:when:when: 6:30 p.m. Professors of Business John Merrich and John letes Graduate AboveAboveAbove where:where:where: williamsburg lodge Boschen, Professor of Economics Till the National AAAverageverageverage why:why:why: to learn about foreign Schreiber and Law Professor Eric Kades par- policy ticipated in a panel discussion of the financial In 18 of the 19 sports measured, including all crisis on October 15. Professor Dick Ash, of nine of the men’s sports, William and Mary november 14 the Mason School of Business, moderated. athletes graduated well above the national They spoke to a full crowd of students and average. Twelve teams at the College gradu- who:who:who: book fans over 21 community members at the William and ated 100 percent of their athletes who en- what:what:what: a wine tasting and book Mary Office of Admission. The mood of the rolled between 1998 and 2001. In gymnas- signing tics, soccer, swimming, diving and tennis, the forum was serious in nature, but remained when:when:when: 6 p.m. optimistic overall. graduation rate was 100 percent. The men’s soccer team scored 42 percent above the where:where:where: botetourt gallery, national average. These statistics are based swem library on the NCAA’s 2008 Graduation Success why:why:why: to celebrate a book by Rate, published in October. photographer chiles t.a. larson (‘53) State Cuts Funding by november 22 Seven PPSeven ercentercentercent DrDr. Imad-ad-Dean DrDrDr. Imad-ad-Dean who:who:who: everyone who has tribe Governor Timothy M. Kaine announced a 7 Ahmad Speaks about pride percent cut for the College, totaling $3.4 million, on October 9, following last year’s Islamophobia what:what:what: the last footbal game of funding reduction of $2.7 million. According Dr. Ahmad is a lecturer at the University of the year to a message sent by President Reveley, the Maryland, College Park, as well as the presi- when:when:when: 12 p.m. College has frozen hiring. College officials dent of the group Minaret of Freedom. Dr. where:where:where: zable stadium will try to avoid layoffs as long as possible, Ahmad’s lecture focused on how grand jury why:why:why: the last chance to see but the Commonwealth has already an- abuse is an example of what he calls the prob- tribe football nounced that state funding for salary increases lem of Islamophobia in the United States. The will be delayed until July 2009. However, original purpose of the grand jury was to november 26 there is some good news for students: Kaine protect the rights of the accused, but Dr. opposed mid-year tuition increases and re- Ahmad claims that it is being subverted as an who:who:who: all students ductions in financial aid. investigative tool. what:what:what: thanksgiving break when:when:when: nov. 26-40 where:where:where: your home why:why:why: turkey! THE DSJ - NOVEMBER 2008 3 » NEWS Keeping the FAAAith

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The William and Mary students sitting in a times freshman year, I also got questions about ferent,” Gani said. circle in Tazewell Hall could have been gath- my religion: ‘Why do you believe this? This Two Muslim freshmen, Imran Husain and ered there for any purpose. Dressed in ca- isn’t right.’ I didn’t expect that either,” she Hassan Khan, attribute the lack of hostility sual clothing and sitting comfortably in lounge said. they’ve experienced at the College to its high chairs, they laughed and swapped stories. One Tajdar finds solace and belonging in the academic caliber. woman offered a humorous challenge to the MSA. She joined the organization in the sec- “This school has a lot of interest in other rest of the group. ond semester of her freshman year after people,” Khan said, as he packed his belong- “Most ridiculous place you’ve prayed. Go,” Religion Professor Tamera Sonn, who teaches ings to go home for fall break. Khan said he she said. courses on Islam, counseled her about com- thinks students at the College are more in- The people sitting around her immediately ing to terms with her Muslim identity. Tajdar trigued than intimidated by other cultures. offered up the most oddball places they had had turned to Sonn for help after having some “That’s what I like about this school,” he said. paused to pray for one of the five required bad experiences at the College. When asked how his experience as a stu- daily prayers in Islam. The MSA has grown exponentially since dent was affected by his Muslim identity, Khan “Park.” Tajdar joined. Six people attended her first did not cite accounts of prejudice. Instead, he “Changing room.” meeting; now she estimates their member- mentioned “golden rule” – treat others as “Behind a clothing rack.” ship to be between 45 and 50 students. She you would like to be treated – and suggested As followers of Islam, the students present says the MSA is good for “giving other Mus- that Islam encourages believers to be friendly at the Halaqa on Friday nights bond by shar- lim students a support system, because you and “just be nice to people.” ing their thoughts on Muslim life in a pre- definitely need it.” Khan has, however, experienced prejudice dominately non-Muslim back home in world. The Halaqa, however, northern is open to all students who Virginia. wish to learn more about Is- “Being a Muslim,” Tajdar said, “you get questioned The one ma- lam. It is one way that the about it a lot and get attacked. You want to know how jor incident Muslim community at the he described College reaches out to the to defend your religion, to actually be able to know happened larger student body. when he was Adeela Tajdar (’08), the what you are talking about.” involved in president of the Muslim Stu- ROTC in dent Association, told The high school. DoG Street Journal about her involvement The MSA does not only serve the One day during inspections, a trainer asked in the MSA, as well as religious prejudice she College’s Muslim population. Anyone is wel- in jest whether Khan was a terrorist. Be- has experienced. come at meetings and events, like the Eid cause of the circumstances, the only response “Being a Muslim,” Tajdar said, “you get celebration held this year. Khan could say was, “No, I’m not.” Despite questioned about it a lot and get attacked. Sahar Gani (’11), who is also in the MSA, the joking attitude behind the question, Khan You want to know how to defend your reli- spoke about the unique challenges brought said, “I did feel it was really wrong that he gion, to actually be able to know what you about by being Muslim at William and Mary. asked.” are talking about.” “It’s kind of hard because there are certain As for potential experiences with preju- Tajdar said she was “questioned about it so things I’d never experienced for religious dice at the College, he said, “It’s not like I go much and attacked so much, it made me real- reasons,” she said. “I felt like I wasn’t part of out every day trying to defend myself. If it ize how central it was to my identity.” that… Going to the frats, partying to that comes, it comes. If it doesn’t, thank God.” As a non-devout Muslim, she occasionally level, in Islam that’s just something we don’t Husain reflected on similar experiences. found herself up against stereotypes. This do. Especially for girls.” But, she said, the “I haven’t really faced any bigotry [at Will- happened twice during her freshman year at partying on campus is “hard to get away from.” iam and Mary],” he said. “High school was a parties, she said, when she was asked ques- Gani chooses not to wear a hijab, the tra- different story.” tions like “Why are you here?” and “Why ditional head scarf worn by some Muslim As for the potential for hostility at the Col- isn’t your head covered?” women. But she says her roommate does wear lege, Husain said that, though he hasn’t been “I didn’t expect it at William and Mary it, which causes her roommate to stand out. here for long, he doesn’t feel like he will because I thought it was such an academic “Sometimes that becomes a problem for face any problems. He described students as place that people would know more. A few her. She knows people know that she’s dif- “nicer, more accepting people,” more well- 4 THE DSJ - NOVEMBER 2008 » NEWS “Those who truly practice stuff about why people commit suicide… a it, they certainly wouldn’t lot of studies conclude that suicide bombing commit the atrocities that we isn’t done because of Islam – it’s nationalism.” associate with radical Mus- Professor Sonn drew similar conclusions. lims,” he said. As a professor of Islamic studies, she comes in However, he emphasized contact with many students who have mis- the importance of looking at conceptions about the religion. the issue of terrorism from “It’s just surprising to some students to find all sides. out that Islam is just a mainstream, monothe- “The only thing I’d ask is istic religion with adherents from about one- to look at the bigger picture,” fifth of the world’s population and that Islam he said. “You need some ob- condemns terrorism openly, repeatedly,” said jectivity. Bombing people, Sonn. “When they know only headlines, then innocent people – any people they’re surprised to find out that the head- – is reprehensible and it lines are enormous deviations from main- stream Islam.” Two members of MSA sharing a meal they prepared. shouldn’t happen. However you also have to consider the Husain lamented the constant media atten- read and better informed than his peers in situations these people are in. Although their tion given to radicals in countries in the Middle high school. actions are wrong, a lot of people make bad East. “Generally, fear is a byproduct of igno- choices. A lot of these people are victims of “Islam’s pervasiveness is a lot greater than rance,” he said. violence, poverty, their own governments.” just the Middle East,” he said. With the re- On bigotry in general, Husain said, “I’d like Husain mentioned that the actions of Is- gion “comes its association with terrorism and to think that it shouldn’t be that way, but on lamic terrorists in recent years have “put Is- a lot of violence that we hear about.” He the more realistic side, it’s always going to be lam in the spotlight,” for better or worse. “If mentioned the substantial Muslim population there.” However, he added, “I’m optimistic. you rely on what the popular media tells you, in Europe, the predominance of Islam in Af- The underlying feeling I’m getting is this is a you’re never going to understand it,” he said. rica and the fact that Islam is the fastest-grow- better informed group of kids, and my peers “That’s where the tension emanates from.” ing religion in the world. are more readily accepting.” Among those interviewed for this story, The students interviewed for this story ex- On a national scale, however, Islam suffers the media was frequently cited as a major pressed a desire for their peers to better from an image problem. A study done in influence on negative public opinions toward understand Islam and Muslim life at the Col- December 2007 by the nonpartisan Pew Muslims. Most expressed unhappiness with lege. Research Center found that 35 percent of the news coverage of Muslims, saying that “I think, for some, I would just like for people in the United States have an unfavor- radicals and terrorists receive disproportion- them to increase their tolerance and respect able view of Muslims and 45 percent would ate news coverage, giving people a distorted for students, to never make anyone feel en- be less likely to vote for a Muslim presiden- view of Islam. dangered,” said Tajdar. “Once that’s estab- tial candidate. A majority of 58 percent said “I just think, in general, the media really lished, I’d like to see students push them- they knew little to nothing about Islam. At portrays Islam as this crazy religion,” said Gani. selves and learn about how other people are the same time, a vast majority of respondents “It’s really stupid because I’ve been reading different from them.” – 70 percent – say that Islam differs greatly When asked what miscon- from their personal religious traditions. ceptions she would like to clear A study called “Muslim Americans: Middle up about Islam, Gani said, “It’s Class and Mostly Mainstream,” published in about love and peace. It’s not May 2007 by the Pew Research Center for about hatred. It’s like any other the People and the Press, drew some differ- religion.” ent conclusions. This study, which used re- Of Islam and the other major sponses from tens of thousands of American monotheistic religions, Husain Muslims, concluded that the vast majority of said, “What people like to do is Muslims in the United States are culturally really polarize them and make assimilated, moderate in their religious views it seem as if they’re vastly dif- and practices and strongly disapproving of ferent. But the thing is, despite terrorism in the name of Islam. a few fundamental differences, The study portrayed American Muslims as there are a lot more similari- overwhelmingly anti-terrorist. However, it ties than there are huge dif- provided one disturbing statistic that may ferences.” have helped fan the flames of negativity Sonn suggested applying an against Muslims: one in four Muslims under Islamic adage in discussion about the age of 30 said that suicide bombing could religion and world-view: “Ar- be justified some of the time. gue with them with what is Husain adamantly dissociated the Islamic Members of MSA performing. All photos courtesy of better.” MSA. doctrine he is familiar with from the beliefs of terrorists.

THE DSJ - NOVEMBER 2008 5 » NEWS It’s the Economy, Stupid! The economic crisis rocking Wall Street won’t stop at the College Gates.

» TODD CORILLO, DSJ STAFF REPORTER our credit markets,” said Treasury Secre- Webb promised. “Equally important, the The mounting economic crisis, both tary Henry Paulson, Jr. next Congress must restore to our fi nancial domestic and international, has prompted Senators from Virginia, retiring Re- system a regulatory structure that will pre- concern and confusion from the general publican John Warner and Democrat Jim vent this terrible chapter in American his- public. Moreover, mounting monetary Webb, both voted in favor of the bailout tory from ever happening again.” problems in the Commonwealth have re- act. In his remarks on the Senate fl oor pri- Representative Rob Wittman, a Re- sulted in signifi cant state budget cuts to the or to the vote, Warner noted the severity publican from the 1st Congressional Dis- College – seven percent of proposed cuts so of doing nothing in a time of crisis. trict, which includes Williamsburg, voted far. “My careful deliberations on this legis- against the Emergency Economic Stabili- The iconic symbol for the current crisis lation and my understanding of the eco- zation Act. In his statement, Wittman ex- has been the “Emergency Economic Stabi- nomic problems facing our nation lead me plained that he had not supported the plan lization Act,” more commonly referred to to believe that the consequences of not because he believed it put taxpayers in too as the federal “bailout” plan, which was en- taking this action poses an ever greater much risk. acted on October 3. The plan provides up threat to our economy and to all Ameri- “I have argued over the last two weeks for to $700 billion to the U.S. Treasury Depart- cans,” Warner said. a bill with much less taxpayer exposure and ment to stabilize the economy – to most Webb, in a statement released follow- substantially more fi nancial sector involve- likely purchase bad mortgage-based assets ing the passage of the Senate bill, echoed ment,” explained Whitman. “I believed we from banks. However, this economic bailout plan did not become a law easily. The fi rst version of the bill was voted through by the Senate “My prediction is, in the end, fi ve but was killed in the House of Representa- tives by a vote of 228-205 on September 29. years from now, the law will not have A revised version, amended by the Senate to include “sweeteners” and gain support changed. So ten years from now we for the bill, passed in the Senate, by a vote of 74-25, and subsequently in the House, by may be meeting in this room again.” a margin of 263-171. The act, signed into law by President Bush just hours after the House vote, estab- lished the Troubled Assets Relief Program. Warner’s sentiments of the dangers of not should focus our efforts to develop more The program, known as TARP, seeks to sta- taking action and also looked to stabilizing of a ‘work out’ and less of a ‘bailout.’ Ulti- bilize the U.S. banking industry by reliev- the economy beyond the bailout package mately, the Emergency Economic Stabili- ing banks of their bad mortgage assets. in the future. zation Act of 2008 fell far short of my goals “The broad authorities in this legislation, “Going forward, I will work aggressive- and I could not support it.” when combined with existing regulatory ly with members of Congress from both Economic uncertainty has undoubtedly authorities and resources, gives us the abil- sides of the aisle to ensure that this legisla- come to Virginia. Governor Timothy M. ity to protect and recapitalize our fi nancial tion is implemented fairly, and in a way Kaine recently announced that the state system as we work through the stresses in that safeguards the American taxpayer,” was facing a $2.5 billion shortfall for the 6 THE DSJ - NOVEMBER 2008 » NEWS two-year budget covering fi scal years Samuel Jones explained in a memorandum long-term projection. 2009 and 2010. Kaine has suggested a se- to Reveley that Kaine’s guidance in deal- “My prediction is, in the end, fi ve years ries of cuts that include slashing funding ing with the loss of state money included from now, the law will not have changed. at institutions of higher learning through- requests that no mid-year tuition increases So ten years from now we may be meeting out the Commonwealth. Virginia General or reductions to fi nancial aid be imple- in this room again,” Kades said. Assembly law requires a balanced budget mented. Fellow panelist Richard S. Reynolds and each year. The state is also facing major Jones noted that the College has been Associate Professor of Business John Mer- transportation costs and problems. proactive in already reducing operating rick focused on the TARP program created Here at William and Mary, Kaine or- costs by approximately one-third of the de- by the Emergency Economic Stabilization dered a seven percent budget cut, resulting manded cuts. However, he also noted that Act. Merrick was particularly keen on cre- in the loss of $3.4 million in state funding the College should prepare for these budget ating what he called “truth squads” to go for the fi scal year that runs through June cuts to become permanent, not temporary, out and discover all of the bad assets the 30, 2009. President W. Taylor Reveley, as Kaine shifts his attention towards the banks have. III noted the severity of such a loss in a budget for 2010. “The vision behind that is that you clean campus-wide e-mail, especially in light The high tensions resulting from an them up, and they will be able to go out of the loss of $2.7 million in state funding uncertain economic future prompted the and raise new capital because they will be last year. College to hold a forum on the state of the transparent,” Merrick said. The impact of the budget cuts are al- economy on October 15. “Understand- The panelists’ optimism, while not sug- ready felt – in the form of a hiring freeze ing the Current Financial Crisis” featured ar-coating the seriousness of the crisis, left on campus. Planned salary increases are a panel of professors with backgrounds in many in attendance reassured that it will also on hold. However, Reveley conveyed business, law and economics. Each panel- not become a full blown depression. his intentions to avoid layoffs as long as ist presented outlooks on the state of the While the blows of the crisis have had economy as it pertained to his crippling impacts on fi nancial markets area of expertise. Collectively, worldwide, a trickledown effect has yet to the panelists fi elded questions really permeate the lives of many William from the audience, comprised of and Mary students. area community members and Chris Lettich (’11) has not seen any dras- students. tic changes to his spending habits as a re- Brinkley-Mason Professor of sult of the economic crisis. “I still go out Economics and Finance John Bo- to dinner and buy things that I like despite schen focused his remarks on the the state of the economy,” said Lettich. housing boom and bust and how Lettich and others point to the isolation it began the current economic factor of the college experience, especially crisis. The solution, according in terms of the top college expense: food. to Boschen, is for housing prices Because many students are on one of the and income levels to realign. meal plans where a swipe is all it takes to “Sooner or later – and this al- get food, many don’t feel the price increas- ways happens with housing pric- es that have come about as a result of the es – they have to come back in worsening economy. line with the growth of income,” Katie Moody (’11), who has cut back said Boschen. “If that’s true, then on going out to eat, agrees that the conve- when housing prices decline, I nience and set prices of a meal plan factor would say roughly 12 to 16 per- into her spending habits. cent more, they’ll be back in line Both Lettich and Moody agreed in with historically what the ratio thinking that the economic crisis will have is between income and housing a bearing on the presidential election, es- prices.” pecially considering that the winner will Panelist Till Schreiber, assis- inherit the weakened economy and associ- tant professor of economics, told ated problems. audience members, “Not all is “The next president will have to deal Governor Tim Kaine had to cut school funding to cope with the current fi nancial turmoil. lost. I doubt we’ll see anything with it,” Moody said. like another Great Depression.” While the individual impact of the Keeping interest rates low, worsening economy may have yet to be feasibly possible. prompting investment in other sectors, substantial for the average college student, “Bad news from the state has been ex- should help the economy recover, Schreiber most can point to the most important im- pected,” said Reveley, “and we have been said, though he predicted that unemploy- pact on the so far: “our state-funded budget planning for it. Before fi nal cost-saving ment rates will rise two percent in the next cuts,” said Megan Hermida (’11). measures are put in place, there will be year, creating additional woes. It is that measure that will likely create campus forums in the next few weeks to Eric Kades, professor of law, was also the most lasting legacy of the 2008 eco- get your thoughts on funding priorities.” confi dent that the economy would recov- nomic crisis on our community at the Col- College Vice President for Finance er, however his remarks also focused on a lege. THE DSJ - NOVEMBER 2008 7 » NEWS The A Cappella Bond So much more than mere song » KELSEY POWELL, DSJ STAFF REPORTER group issues. A student walking late at night past The A cap- Ewell Hall is likely to hear Reveille’s melo- pella Council dies or the Intonations warming up at the was originally beginning of practice. Students gather en created in the masse outside at Wren Tens whether it’s 90’s to bet- a balmy end-of-summer night or a frigid ter organize winter one, anticipating the 10:05 arrival the audition of a favorite group. As a campus, we love process for our a cappella groups, but do we take their the differ- music for granted? Perhaps, we should ent a cap- think of a cappella groups as more than pella groups. tools to satisfy our musical needs. Many of the What is a cappella at William and Mary? College’s How do these groups work? And what is it groups were like to be a member? founded in the early The Gentlemen of the College is the fi rst all-male a cappella group at A Council of Crooners 90’s. William and Mary. All photos courtesy Monica Holt The fi rst A cappella “is what it is,” said Monica a cappella but an indication of interest. Then, the po- Holt (’09), vice president of the Wil- group was The Christopher Wren Singers, tential membership is discussed at a meet- liam and Mary A cappella Council and a created in 1987. In 1990, The Gentlemen ing prior to making a decision.” member of Reveille and the Christopher of the College and The Stairwells both There are ten a cappella groups Wren Singers. “It’s not some profound sprang up, followed by The Intonations in currently associated with the coun- activity but it’s totally worth every mo- ’91, the Accidentals in ’92 and Reveille and cil, a large number for such a small ment you put into it for the college time Doubletake in ’93. campus. frame.” “Due to the size of the Col- Holt said it’s lege, one would not expect to an organization fi nd ten a cappella groups,” said poorly under- Holt. “Still, I don’t think that a stood by stu- cappella groups are as selective dents outside of as the general population thinks. the a cappella It’s not some prestigious thing to community. be in the A cappella Council – it’s The A cap- just an organization. I think the pella Council it- other a cappella groups on cam- self is composed pus [that] are started on freshmen of two mem- halls are fun and great, all the bers of each same, but not really interested in group, either making it a big thing.” the director, As for new groups, Holt said the president(s) they shouldn’t be discouraged, be- or the business The Christopher Wren Singers are the oldest a cappella group at the College. cause “William and Mary thrives manager. Then, on the fact that people can create the council elects a president and a vice the experiences that they want.” However, president. When there were only a few she also said the A cappella Council would Holt and Council President Greg Geno- groups, they did their audition pro- probably not add more groups to its mem- vese (’09), who is director of the Gentle- cesses independently. However, once bership any time soon. men of the College and a member of The other groups came about, there was This is not to say that new interest is Christopher Wren Singers, have held their too much confusion in the audition not welcome. Based on auditions this year, respective positions in the a cappella coun- process and the A cappella Council Holt and others agree that the female cil for the past two years. was born. groups are in a good place in terms of The two are in charge of organizing the Since the creation of the council, groups quality and quantity, but that there Wren Ten schedule, basic organization of have had to petition for membership. Holt was a lower turnout of male interest all-group performances and other inter- says “it’s not truly an application process, than they had been seeing for the past 8 THE DSJ - NOVEMBER 2008 » NEWS couple of years. Wednesday is an a cappella showcase years in Reveille, Holt auditioned for The Following this trend is the disappear- where all the groups perform. After Christopher Wren Singers in the fall ance of the all-male, Christian a cappella the showcase, the sign-ups for audi- of her junior year and got in. group One Accord. This set of crooners tions are posted in Ewell Hall lobby. Holt said she loves being in the two chose to take this semester to regroup Traditionally, male auditions are groups. It “helped me enjoy a cappella from difficult past recruitments and Thursday night and female auditions are more because the two groups complement the loss of their leader, who graduated Friday. Callbacks are held throughout the each other really well. But, I do know that last spring. sometimes when people are in There has been some two groups, it can get a little chatter that One Accord crazy when the two groups may combine with Ebony overlap more.” Expressions, a gospel choir group that is also spending Love of the Song the semester regroup- ing. Ebony Expressions Once the group comes might come back as an together, they seem to al- a cappella group, as op- most unanimously love to posed to its previous perform. choral arrangement, “It is one of the reasons I said Holt. sing!” said Gwilliam. “It is why we work so hard. I enjoy pro- Unique Voices viding entertainment and mu- sical background to groups and Each a cappella group events.” has a different leadership Stokley agreed. “I really, re- structure. The Intonations, the oldest female-only group, originally only sang R&B. ally enjoy the performance as- In The Gentlemen of pect. I’ve been a choral singer the College, the director decides who the day, generally in three time blocks. all my life, and I’ve participated in musi- next director will be. There is a selection meeting, and cal theatre since elementary school, so you In Reveille, the director is chosen by after that, all the groups go out know I love performing. With the Cleftos, election. As a rule, the seniors cannot and grab their “a cappella babies,” performance is a huge part of our identity talk during deliberations unless they said Holt. as a group, and everyone somehow man- are asked questions – so as to ensure the If you get called back to only one group ages to take it seriously – and focus – and voice and pick of next year’s members. and are accepted as a member, then you have a really good time as well.” The auditions process is also a source of must join that group. However, a student Another member of the Cleftomaniacs, mystery to many. called back to multiple groups will fi ll out a Steve Hayet (’09), said he really loves per- Sarah Gwilliam (’09), a member of preference sheet, explaining which group forming at the Wren Tens. “It is mainly the Cleftoma- they would like one time all semester where our concert is niacs, said to be in. A stu- focused solely on our friends and fellow that “audi- dent could be students. The energy is incredible. The tions lasted called back to fans that come out to Wren 10s are two days, and all the a cappella so supportive and want to have fun as were relative- groups, but not much as we do. Why else would they ly painless.” be accepted into skip the end of Project Runway to be Another any. there?” Cleftomanic, “In the fall of However, a cappella life does not Abigail Stok- my freshman just involve singing at Wren Tens and ley (’10), said year, I auditioned selling CDs. A cappella groups and the that one of for all the groups members themselves are involved in the only good that I could, with the school and give back in ways other things about the exception of just singing. auditions was a couple,” com- Stokley told The DSJ that in the Clefto- that it doesn’t mented Holt on maniacs “last semester we had a 4th grade take much her own experi- teacher from inner city Richmond e-mail time. ence. “I was called and tell us that her class starts out every The A Cap- back to several of day by listening to one of our songs. We pella Council Reveille is another all-female group. them, but I was were able to fundraise and bring her class leaders will not accepted into here last semester for a day on campus, a coordinate the any.” meal at the Caf, a mini workshop and a groups in the fall to get their posters up for However, Holt auditioned in the spring private concert.” the activities fair on Tuesday night. Then, and was accepted into Reveille. After two

THE DSJ - NOVEMBER 2008 9 » STYLE A Divided Campus Can we unite after such an intense national race? » SARAH PUCKETT, DSJ STAFF REPORTER In an election where the candidates seem the government do a lot of things that make “You can’t change the world, but you can black and white on many issues (no pun us feel incredibly loyal and passionate about change a world,” Olcheski said. “And if you intended), it is expected that voters would our country.” change the world of an individual, that person take a firm stance on one side or the other. Chappell said, “I think McCain represents could turn out to be the next Einstein.” As youth involvement has reached a record the best of our values. I think he will restore Olcheski’s view seems to reflect Obama’s. high, especially in a battleground like America to a more respectable leadership Obama has said the government should Virginia, it just might be expected that position – as opposed to Bush. I’m not a huge invest in every individual because as a society students would also be clearly and Bush fan.” we are dependent on different individuals passionately divided on the issues. Both students agreed that something needs for different types of knowledge, labor and It’s admirable to have these strong to change, opinions, but what will happen when one and that “I see [Obama] playing a much weaker role in candidate inevitably serves as president over change us all? Can we get back together? needs to the world, backing down from things, not being With Facebook groups like “Women start with Against Sarah Palin” and “One Million George Bush as tough in dealing with dictators.” - Thomas Americans Against Barack Obama,” I and the Chappell (‘11) anticipate a certain level of division after government the election. I decided to talk to real students we have grown up with. However, the skills. Everyone counts. Olcheski mentioned about the issues and see how divided we question becomes: How will we start that McCain accused Obama of wanting to actually are – before we go to the polls. implementing changes? And what changes, rob the rich of their hard-earned money in * * * exactly, should we decide on? order to spread the wealth around. Thomas Chappell, a sophomore and Chappell agreed that Obama could elicit “As for the wealthy, it’s not like their tentative government major, was my activism from our generation. “If Obama taxes are skyrocketing; it’s just that they’re McCain supporter. Rachel Olcheski, a senior wins, we’ll see more interest in politics by not getting any more cuts [under Obama’s English major, was for Obama. college students because he’s a younger guy, plan],” she said. “There’s a difference (Unfortunately, I didn’t have time to find somebody who many students respect and between redistribution of wealth and any Nader fanatics by the time this went to look up to,” he said. But Chappell doesn’t changing taxes. This is not Robin Hood.” print.) Although neither interviewee had a see Obama showing enough evidence of Chappell also believes in supporting the chance to hear what the other said, their plans that will tangibly affect students. “I’m individual, especially the individual college arguments were pretty discordant. They not really sure what he wants to do about student about to enter the real world. He even repudiated some of each other’s key making college more affordable. I don’t just disagrees about the method. He sees the points, unprompted by me. really know how he’s going to do that.” potential for higher taxes as detrimental to At first, Chappell and Olcheski gave Olcheski shed some light on the plan the enterprising young person. similar reasons for supporting their Chappell questioned. “[Obama] has a thing “It’s important not to take away the candidates – each one, in their view, with education. In exchange for community incentive to be successful. If you tax the represents a positive change for our country. service, students will get $4,000 a year [for wealthy, you take away some of that “I think [Obama is] going to give the tuition]. Community service is one of the incentive.” Still, even though the economy country a new face, which is what we need,” greatest things we have,” she said. is foremost on the minds of many right now, said Olcheski. “Our generation hasn’t seen

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Chappell finds more wrong with Obama than “Throughout history, plenty of people On the other hand, Olcheski is appalled at just his plans to raise taxes. have done bad things when they get caught the polar partisanship she’s encountered. She “I see [Obama] playing a much weaker role up in a political movement. No matter who talked about a girl friend of hers who was in the world, backing down from things, not wins, he’s setting up a divided country,” hitting it off with a guy at a party, only to be being as tough in dealing with dictators. I Olcheski warned. “He’s scared people to the flat-out dumped when he found out she was feel like he’s inexperienced and he could point where they think Obama is associated a Democrat. Olcheski herself was harassed make rash decisions,” he said. with people who slaughter Americans.” at a stoplight for having an Obama bumper Inexperience isn’t what Olcheski is afraid sticker. of in terms of America’s “[The sticker was] totally foreign policy. She’s benign, not dissing anyone. afraid of experience that This truck sped up, rolled is founded on being too down the window and started tough. “You know the screaming at me, really phrase speak quietly and nasty stuff,” she said. “This is carry a big stick? I think divisive, this is dangerous.” that works well. McCain Granted, the truck driver speaks very loudly and jk? could have been anyone. He carries a big stick, and we might not have been a have problems overseas student, but his aggression is already.” indicative of a divided She also calls out the political climate. Whether McCain campaign on this climate permeates the inexperience. “You talk Williamsburg and College about no experience. community is less clear. [Sarah Palin] seems to Chappell testifies that live in a complete fantasy McCain supporters are a world. She’s just minority on campus. But completely out of touch. This year’s election divided our country -- and our campus. does that mean they are less I guess some people vocal and divisive, too? Or identify with her. But perhaps it means they are you don’t need to identify with your At the same time, Chappell sees value in more vocal and flamboyant to get their president; they need to be smarter than you,” doing a thorough background check on message heard? Perhaps it means Obama Olcheski said. “I don’t want someone sitting Obama’s associations. “I think it has been very supporters feel comfortable enough in their across the table from Vladimir Putin winking unfair to both sides, people making empty majority to make snide remarks and not be and saying ‘Doggonnit.’” accusations. Saying Obama’s a terrorist – called out. Either way, both sides contribute McCain supporters do realize that Palin that’s just wrong,” he said. “But it shouldn’t to the division. has her weaknesses as a VP candidate. be considered dirty campaigning if it’s true. Chappell commented, “I will admit she has I don’t have a problem with people going A RESOLUTION IN SIGHT? not been the best in the campaign.” after the Ayers/Acorn connection, because When I asked him to discuss the man Palin that’s true.” But what has caused such a division? Is it fired for the stark differences in the candidates’ questionable “I don’t want someone sitting across the table opinions on major issues, like whether we reasons in should raise taxes for the wealthy or lower Alaska, he from Vladimir Putin winking and saying them, whether we should have an said, “I’m iffy ‘Doggonnit.’” - Rachel Olcheski (‘09) aggressive foreign policy or advocate about it, too. discussions with our adversaries? Does it But it won’t A CLOSER LOOK matter that we debate whether Sarah deter me from voting for her. She has other A CLOSER LOOK Palin’s hotness is worth her lack of good things working for her.” experience? Has one candidate been the Chappell cited Palin’s fresh enthusiasm on Both Chappell and Olcheski agree: it has driving force in anger and dirty campaigning, the McCain campaign and positive image as been a fierce campaign on the national level. making unreasonable accusations and empty a powerful woman as reasons to keep her But what has been happening on the local assertions, more than the other? on-board. But Olcheski finds her a hazardous level? What about William and Mary? Chappell and Olcheski have shown two part of a hate-ridden campaign. Chappell hasn’t noticed anything too different sides to the campaign that exist on “When I see Sarah Palin smiling and vicious. “I was selling McCain T-shirts, and I campus. Whether these two sides can coexist waving to a crowd of people who are all got some really snide remarks from people harmoniously after the election will depend shouting ‘terrorist,’ [I’m] not comfortable,” walking by. But there hasn’t been any on the strength of the leader we elect, both Olcheski said. She’s worried that McCain’s vandalism, or anything that I’m aware of,” to unite us and to bring about change; it will campaign has caused people to adopt he said. “And I haven’t heard anything on depend on the next president of the United dangerous, possibly even violent, mentalities the McCain side negative towards Obama. States. By the time this issue goes to print, that could carry on after the election. Not on the whole.” the mystery will be solved – hopefully. THE DSJ - NOVEMBER 2008 11 » STYLE BEST OF’S A Random Assortment of Five Best Things FIVEFIVEFIVE BESTBESTBEST CONCERTSTSTS ONONON FIVEFIVEFIVE BESTBESTBEST DRAMATIC CELEBRITY THEIRTHEIRTHEIR WAWAWAYYY TTTOOO CAMPUS BREAKBREAKBREAK---UPSUPSUPS WEWEWE’’’VEVEVE SEENSEENSEEN » MEGAN GRADY, DSJ STAFF REPORTER » CAITI HALL, DSJ STAFF REPORTER Appalachian String Band Concert Terry “The Hulk” Hogan and wife, Linda One of the most unique musical groups on campus, the Appalachian Divorcing a champion WCW wrestler is not a healthy (or safe) String Band, has its first performance of the year on Nov. 5 at 8 decision in the first place. Secondly, moving on to date someone p.m. in Ewell Recital Hall. They present a lively and entertaining the same age as your child (especially one not yet 21) is assortment of music, revolving around the classic styles of just…wrong. Please, Linda, we’re begging you to reconsider. Appalachian folk. The ensemble is under the direction of Peter Angelina Jolie and Billy Bob Thornton Frostic and comprised entirely of students. How these two got together in the first Early Music Ensemble, place is unfathomable, but the whole Concert, “Mass of a vials-of-each-others-blood-around- the-neck-thing was just a bit too Thousand Years” much. The general American public If you’ve never seen this group or heard of them, was thrilled when Angie decided she this is a concert worth checking out. The Early needed the gloriousness of Brad Pitt, Music Ensemble, directed by Dr. Ruth Griffioen, instead. Now, there’s a decision we is compiled entirely of period instruments, most can applaud. of which are no longer manufactured today and can only be found at William and Mary and other Princess Diana and historical sites. Their concert this semester is on Prince Charles Nov. at 5 p.m. and again at 8 p.m. in the Wren She was always too pretty for him. Chapel. Admission is free, and the theme is “Mass And, while it’s terrible that she met an early, tragic of a Thousand Years,” which includes medieval, death, she left behind two of the most gorgeous royals on the face renaissance and baroque mass music. of the planet. So, something good came out of it, after all. Nordic Folk Music Ensemble Concert Carrie Underwood/Chace Crawford and This is the newest addition to the Ewell family, started this year by Professor David Kamisky. Their premiere concert will be Dec. at Joe Jonas/Taylor Swift 7 p.m. at Lodge One and is free. U CAN’T TXT MESSAGE BREAK UP! W&M Jazz Ensemble Fall Concert Britney Spears and Her Under the direction of Professor Angela Holt, who is new to the Sanity College, the Jazz Ensemble will be performing for free at Lodge One on Nov. at 8 p.m. as a pre-concert to their Kimball It was only a matter of time. There were performance. If you attend, be prepared for a lively evening of bets on when it would happen. And jazz music and optional swing dancing. Britney didn’t disappoint. It provided endless entertainment while W&M Holiday Concerts simultaneously invoking pity. We are, If you like music even a little bit, you should take the time to check however, delighted that the two have out at least one of the large ensemble holiday performances. The seemed to have come to a W&M Orchestra kicks off the series on Dec. at 8 p.m. in PBK. The reconciliation. We’re wishing you W&M Wind Symphony performs the following night, Dec. 4, also the best of luck the second time at 8 p.m. at PBK. On the 5th and 6th, the choral department will be around, Britney! singing at PBK.

12 THE DSJ - NOVEMBER 2008 » STYLE FIVEFIVEFIVE BESTBESTBEST THANKSGIVING FIVEFIVEFIVE BESTBESTBEST HOLIDHOLIDHOLIDAAAYYYSSS CELCELCEL--- TRADITIONS EBRAEBRAEBRATEDTEDTED AROUND THETHETHE WWWORLDORLDORLD » CAITI HALL, DSJ STAFF REPORTER » MEGAN GRADY, DSJ STAFF REPORTER Turkey International Women’s Day (March 8) Really, there is no contest. You can’t have Thanksgiving without This holiday is celebrated as a national holiday in many countries turkey. The dinner is centered and is recognized by the United Nations. It was established in the on it, and there really isn’t any U.S. in 1909, but disappeared only a few years later. During way someone can cook it World War I, Russian women held the first International poorly. For a delicious change, Women’s Day to show solidarity and protest against the war. I recommend deep-frying it. Since then, it has evolved into a holiday celebrating the history, Your taste buds will thank you. struggle and success of women internationally. Vegetarians shouldn’t miss out – try the equally Darwin Day (February 12) delicious Tofurkey! (It’s usually available in the frozen fake Two days before V-Day, throw a party for Charles Darwin’s turkey section of the store.) birthday. This holiday promotes Cranberry Sauce public education about science While it may not be a personal and encourage celebration of favorite, everyone else I science and humanity. Salem know can’t get enough of this College in Massachusetts still Thanksgiving institution. holds an annual week-long And, if nothing else, eat it Darwin Festival, a tradition since 1980. In 2009, it will also because it’s a really pretty th color. Just keep it off the be the 150 anniversary of Darwin’s blockbuster, On the table cloth. Origin of Species. Stuffing International Peace There are few foods in existence that can come Day (September 21) as close to being A relatively new holiday, World Peace Day is completely satisfying recognized by the United Nations and was first celebrated in as stuffing. Its warm, 2001, requiring a day of cease-fire and non-violence. The idea soft deliciousness will for the holiday originally came from a filmmaker in 1999 and never fail you. And, almost 200 now participate. International Peace Day helps to for the obligatory raise awareness for a variety of issues – from children’s polio to turkey sandwich you conflict and strife. will be eating the Wintereenmas (January 25 - 31) next day, throw some stuffing on There are many reasons this holiday top. It’s heavenly. stands out. First of all, it is a Pumpkin Pie celebration stretched out into an This is the perfect ending to your most calorific and utterly pleasing entire week. Secondly, it was created meal of the year. A blob of whipped cream on the top is the best especially to celebrate the joy of way to go. And, if for some odd reason, you are completely opposed video games and the people who play to pie, I recommend pumpkin ice cream. It’s equally delicious, and them. So, if that’s your thing, go just a few degrees cooler. ahead and mark your calendars! There’s nothing like starting the spring semester with a week of gaming. Football International Chocolate Day After you’ve enjoyed the last bite of pumpkin pie, what’s the perfect (September 13) way to end the evening? While a This holiday is one in a series of turkey-induced semi-coma would sweet days to celebrate be appealing to some, most people throughout the year. October are headed towards the living room was National Caramel Month to watch the big game. It’s even better and included National Chocolate when two rivals are playing, because Day, Candy Corn Day and chances are that not everyone is going to be Caramel Apple Day. To find out rooting for the same team. And that’s when the more about the candy-filled fun starts. holidays, visit www.candyusa.org. THE DSJ - NOVEMBER 2008 13 » STYLE The International Student

The College Goes Abroad

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»DEIDRA A. DENSON, DSJ STAFF REPORTER AND POOJA GUPTA, DSJ STYLE EDITOR

At a hotbed of international curiosity like all the information is to stop by the Charles responsibility for contacting the host school the College, it is only natural that hordes of Center, located in the basement of Tucker and setting up all arrangements for semester students choose to go abroad at some point Hall. It boasts a bevy of scholarship or summer enrollment themselves. However, in their academic career. But, in fact, many information, most of which can be invaluable this supposed challenge can also make the of those who travel outside American in your selection and financial arrangements. experience much more rewarding. borders during their tenure at William and Another on-campus resource providing But the Charles and Reves centers can only Mary had not planned on going abroad international knowledge to the curious is tell you so much. The real wealth of before attending school here. And the the Reves Center. Offering a wide variety knowledge comes from students themselves. numbers keep increasing. of programs, ranging from summer abroad It’s hard to find a student whose outlook on As of last year, more than 700 to faculty-sponsored trips, the Reves Center life and living was not changed by his or her undergraduates have gone abroad each puts visions of international learning in the experience abroad. And it’s also hard to find semester. Why go? The reasons are many heads of even the most hesitant candidates. one who will tell you that the learning was and diverse. They include international As a result, the destination of travel is nearly limited to classes. service trips, independent study programs, unlimited for any student. In fact, a student foreign exchange programs and even can even pursue overseas study through Coming Back with Stories undergraduate research. But the fun doesn’t another school, granted that he or she finds stop there: some William and Mary graduates an appropriate affiliated program. Or the Colin Pearson, (’09), knows firsthand. After go abroad even after graduation. student can pursue a program completely spending the spring semester in Spain, The options for future and, sometimes, independent. Pearson will advise that if you remain open long-term international living are even more The bottom line? Even if William and to new, random experiences, “you’ll always plentiful. Students can strive for a Fulbright Mary doesn’t offer the desired program, have a good story to tell.” He also warns of Scholarship, continued language study and there is always a way to make the journey taking your classes too seriously. “It’s not ambitious academic research. With the happen. Even for the extremely ambitious, really about the classes. Don’t overload with options and possibilities continuing to grow, though, the opportunity will require a lot classes or take them too seriously, because it can be overwhelming to consider. How do of research and dedication. For a student otherwise you’ll wind up missing out on some we make this seemingly limitless bounty who is doing a non-affiliated study abroad really great experiences. Interact with more manageable? The best way to find out program, he or she will have to take whomever you can.”

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Clara Ngomba, (’09), echoes his words. introduced to the Reves library, with a wide more meaningful, the only way to find out Ngomba went to Athens, Greece this past selection of programs grouped by country all the answers is to ask the questions. spring. She, like Colin, learned to speak a and sponsor. Once the initial obstacle, the paperwork, language, enjoy a new culture and discover is taken care of, next comes the actual a new sense of departure preparation. All students self. “Before I must accept that they will be in a left, I never “Don’t overload with classes or take them too foreign environment away from their realized how seriously, because otherwise you’ll wind up family, friends and everything they much I needed have ever known. The one thing that a personal, missing out on some really great experiences.” all study abroad students enjoy is their international - Colin Pearson (‘09) sense of independence. Most feel experience confident, more mature, and more where I could aware. Before a student actually leaves immerse myself completely in a culture the country, he or she should be unlike my own. I learned a different Before the session is over, the student relatively familiar with his or her region of language, ate different foods, and sometimes should receive a folder full of very, very choice. wore different clothes – but most of the important paperwork. Yes, the preparation Also, don’t feel so compelled to bring a learning while I was in Greece came from process will be very long, but the sooner it lot of clothes. Leaving the States for a while within,” she says. Once again, it seems as is dealt though the real learning happens outside the with, the classroom walls and even outside the confines less of a pocket dictionary. painful it “It was a perfect time and opportunity to Crystal Nwokorie, (’10), is more than will be. challenge myself and break out of my comfort ready to experience this learning. She is Before currently preparing to travel to Singapore any sort zone.” - Clara Ngomba (‘09) and advocates starting in advance and finding of study the right program. “For any who are abroad interested in going to Singapore, William program is undertaken, the department of will be fun, but dragging two suitcases will and Mary has a really nice exchange program study has to know the student’s plan. That is not be. In fact, count on extra baggage that with the National University of Singapore. to say, the student has to register and fill out accumulates while staying in the host If everything works out all right, I will be a “consortium agreement,” which is required country, like souvenirs, pictures, mementos there next semester. It’s one of the best for students receiving financial aid in the or postcards. Things that must be brought, universities in Southeast Asia and it has a form of loans, scholarships and grants. though, are tickets, passports and cash. It tuition exchange open-enrollment program Financial aid depends on the program. also helps to come prepared for the weather, so I can take any especially with any necessary classes I want prescribed medicines. Be prepared within any to tell everyone back home that the discipline.” abroad experience is important. Colin, Clara and Ngomba said the most important Crystal, like any surprise she experienced was not in veteran student the cuisine, culture or even travelers, will tell language, but rather in her own a study abroad abilities. “It was a perfect time and newbie that the opportunity for me to challenge first thing to do is myself and break out of my comfort set up an zone. I cannot wait to go back to appointment with Greece. In fact, I hope one day, I’ll a study abroad find myself there on a more advisor. If that permanent basis. Until then, I’ll just sounds have to eat as many gyros and as intimidating, don’t The Reves Center offers one-on-one help to find the perfect study-abroad program for much baklava as I can to remind me hesitate to stop by you. Photo courtesy of the Reves Center. of Greece.” the Reves Center For those who may not know, the and go to the second floor for a pre-advising Nonetheless, a student should try not to feel Reves Center is located next to the Campus session. For the fall semester, the only days limited by money. There are too numerous Center, but if the actual walk is impossible, to go are Tuesdays and Thursdays. Time slots ways to get around that problem. the Reves Center website is http:// on those days are quite flexible and are On the other side of the preparation folder www.wm.edu/revescenter. E-mail anyone normally in the afternoon. An employee at are a few tips to help better enjoy the study there, and someone will point you in the the Reves Center will talk about the basics abroad experience. Each person reacts right direction. Who knows where you’ll of preparation and answer any questions you differently to being abroad, and will end up? The possibilities are endless. may have. 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» JUAE SON, DSJ STAFF COLUMNIST plastic silverware everywhere, water their products regardless of what their real Four years ago, when I came to high school running all the time, lights on constantly, ice- intentions are. in the United States as an exchange student cold air conditioning, excessive use of cars What will happen once people’s minds are from South Korea, I was fifteen and could and no separation between dry and wet trash. no longer focused on saving the earth or when not compose a sentence of English. And that’s just the start. marketing on the environment does not seem But the first thing that struck me was the Not many Americans seem to care about it profitable anymore? use of paper towels. People used these white or even notice that it was a problem. There Recycling bins will still be lying around, rolls of disposable paper for everything. were small environmentally-conscious but what is the use of them if people no longer There was always a roll of paper towels movements here and there, but they did not take their own time to sort their trash? Only sitting in the back of my class, and it was gone get much attention. time will tell, but I still cannot walk away by end of the day. Ironically enough, the longer I stayed in from the thought that one day, I will again Another thing that shocked me was the the U.S., the more I became accustomed to see what shocked me so much four years ago. huge trash cans I saw every 50 feet. I this new lifestyle. Before I realized it, I was My hope is that this green movement wondered why they had to be so big until I throwing soda becomes saw kids throwing empty soda bottles inside, bottles into All the kids casually threw away their stronger; that along with other trash. the trash can the little No one recycled. without any things – as if that was the way they dealt with everyday All the kids casually threw away their hesitation. the trash they had been generating for their practices of things – as if that was the way they dealt with However, whole lives. conserving the the trash they had been generating for their all of a sudden, environment whole lives. I sensed a difference. There were recycling become habitual for Americans. I felt a little bit deceived inside. cans everywhere. Commercials screamed that Koreans are so accustomed to thinking At my Korean school, everyone in the class their companies supported environmental about the environment all the time, but it is brought a piece of an old T-shirt from home causes. Magazines and newspapers constantly not because we cannot afford to buy paper for everyday cleaning. I would wipe my desk wrote about how serious the earth’s towels or to run the air conditioner all year and chair with it, then wash it and hang it to environmental problems had gotten and what long. The notion that where we live will turn dry. Then I would use it whenever I spilled people could do about it. Eating organic fruits in to a wasteland was established in our minds something and wash it again. and vegetables became very fashionable. so solidly that whatever we do, we There was a little trash can and a huge All of a sudden, a surge of green seemed unconsciously think of the environment. recycling bin at the back of my classroom. No to hit people’s minds. We need a new generation of Americans one dared to put paper, plastics or cans in the This fall, when I returned to the U.S., I was to be like that, to grow up to be eco-friendly trash can. confused by the stares I got every time I threw without voices from the media telling them Every Saturday, the apartment complex I a soda bottle into the trash can. to recycle. lived in had a recycling day, when all the Now I am afraid. By the time we have kids, we probably residents could throw away their papers, It is a great thing that environmental won’t hear so much about the green plastics and waste that had accumulated during awareness has grown so much lately, but how movement, but is that such a bad thing? the week so that recycling company could long will it last? From an outsider’s point of Environmentalism is more than a movement. take them. view, the whole thing looks like the sort of It’s a way of thinking. What we need is a I doubted whether all the efforts Koreans trend that becomes fashionable one day but concerted effort from everyone to not forget had been making to preserve the disappears just as fast. that, no matter what trends pass us by, the environment meant anything when there was There is a limit to the amount newspapers earth will still be with us. so much excessive use and waste of resources and magazines can run special programs on on the other side of the world. the environment without talking about the Since then, I have witnessed much more in same things over and over. Right now, it Juae Son is a staff columnist for The DSJ. the United States that would be such a shock seems like competition-driven companies are Her views do not necessarily represent those to the people back home: paper plates and promoting “green” products in order to sell of the entire staff.

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» JAKE ROBERT NELSON, DSJ OPINIONS EDITOR made by food manufacturing companies have have no place there; rather, you will find A walk down the average grocery store a damaging effect on our personal health, asymmetrical, lumpy, ugly produce. But as is aisle has become something so far removed too. often true with first impressions, with a look from its past that our great-grandmothers Often, when products are marketed as beyond you will find delicious and affordable would hardly recognize what they saw. “healthier,” the shortcuts taken to decrease produce fit for snacking and cooking. Bright, flashy colors. Anthropomorphic, calories or fat lead to bigger problems. A second way to broaden your notions of cutesy mascots. Claims of “all natural” and This is most clearly exemplified in the food is to actually try cooking it. Cooking “lite” that bear little meaning. recent craze over trans fats, the majority of dinner at least once every month will not We are losing touch with food. Not with which come from hydrogenated vegetable only give you a much-needed break from edible chemistry projects – the partially oils (most commonly from soybeans or corn). the over-produced food often found in the hydrogenated vegetable oils, the high Food companies started using these oils as a dining halls and at Wawa, but it can also allow fructose corn syrup, the artificial colors – replacement for butter and lard because of you to spend time cooking, eating and talking those, we are far too familiar with. the then stigma of using animal fats. with friends. It has come to a point where children have Butter has since made a comeback, An informal dinner can be the perfect tasted artificial cherry flavoring before especially in finer dining, but I can clearly excuse to spend time with people you they’ve tasted fresh cherries bursting with recall just a few years ago reaching into the appreciate. From experience, it seems that juice more succulent than any candy, where refrigerator for that ubiquitous yellow tub few people on this campus will turn down children think that “sour blue raspberries” instead of the stick of butter my mother free food. and “tropical apple-berries” can be found preferred. Something about butter seemed Nothing fancy is necessary. With one pot growing in the wild, where children can so old-fashioned and obsolete. and a handful of ingredients, you can make a justify French fries and ketchup as their main We have, of course, since learned that trans dinner that rivals even the Caf. vegetable intakes. fats are detrimental to human health in many For example, heat up a pan with some We’re in a dangerous place, susceptible to ways: lowering good cholesterol, raising bad butter or vegetable oil and pan-fry whatever completely losing the wonderful alimentary cholesterol, putting us at risk for heart vegetables you have. Mix it with cooked diversity that is waiting just beyond our disease. spaghetti. That’s all it takes. fingertips. But what can we do, especially in our Finally, and most importantly, it is important The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s current predicament as college students? to really taste and savor everything you eat. Economic Research Service reported in 2002 Surely no one expects us to come into I realize that it’s hard when you only have a that only 19 cents of every dollar spent on contact with local farmers and use their few minutes between classes to grab take- American-grown food goes to farmers. produce and dairy to make our own natural out from the Sadler Center, but eating food Back in 1950, farmers received over 40 applesauce and yogurt. should never be a chore. percent of the revenue. But there are several ways to combat this So if you’re eating a hamburger or an apple When we open up that box of Froot Loops overarching sameness that has found its way from a dining hall and realize that the food in (it’s a bad sign when a company avoids the into all of our daily meals. your hand tastes like murky water, put it word “fruit” by using a cute spelling error), First, and most obviously, use local produce. down! Go back to your great-grandmother’s part of the three dollars we spend goes to We have two weekly farmers’ markets recipe book and opt instead for pierogies and paying for Kellogg’s advertising companies, within a few miles of the College—Saturday babka. (My family is Polish.) truck drivers to transport the cereal from mornings in Merchant’s Square and Thursday At least you’ll be eating real food. the main plant in Michigan to our grocery afternoons at New Town—that can give store and everyone’s salaries along the way. students easy access to fresh, locally grown Food produced far away with products produce. grown even further away has a damaging The first time at a farmers’ market can be Jake Nelson is Opinions Editor for The DSJ. impact both on the environment and on local rather daunting. The beautifully plump and His views do not necessarily represent those agro-economies, but many of the choices perfectly round fruits found at hypermarkets of the entire staff.

THE DSJ - NOVEMBER 2008 17 » SPORTS Rugby, Water Polo, Ultimate Frisbee, Oh My! Club Sports Offer Fun Alternatives to Mainstream Athletics » RUSSELL TAYLOR, DSJ STAFF REPORTER Whether it be by “fl ying beneath the ra- desire for a full time coach with a more the rugby team would be benefi cial is that dar,” “scrumming on the pitch” or “swim- "hands-on" philosophy. In the meantime, varsity athletes are granted full access to ming beneath the surface,” Ultimate Fris- captains Dunbar and Hammer continue to physical therapy. Athletes on the Rugby bee, rugby and water polo all share immense lead the team both on the pitch and off. club team, however, are left to take care of popularity as club sports, while getting little The rugby team has two upcoming games, themselves when they've been injured. of the recognition. including one against rival University of Richmond, and hopes to rebound from its Another club sport that has of yet been The rugby team is the oldest of the three, early season losses with solid wins in both largely ignored in the campus media is Ul- founded at William and Mary in the ‘70s. Today the team is led by captains Dustin Dunbar (’09) and William Hammer (’09). “You don’t even want to see The rugby club team has about 30 members and, due to the nature of the sport, is more physically rigorous than most other varsity my legs.” --Dustin Dunbar (‘09) teams. Last season was a relatively successful one for the rugby team, according to Dunbar, games. timate Frisbee. The Ultimate Frisbee club and the team had a .500 record. However, When asked about the occurrence of team was founded in the ‘80s and has since this season has gotten off to a rough start. injuries for the student athletes on this progressed from a hippie sport played with- The team has lost their fi rst four games of physically demanding team, Dunbar re- out shoes and with dogs—I’m (hopefully) the season and is now "just looking for a counted a laundry list of his own personal exaggerating here—to the highly competi- win,” Dunbar said. injuries: two shoulder injuries, hip inju- tive, fast paced sport that it is today. Unlike the other above two teams, rugby ries, and, Dunbar said, "You don't even Even then though the team ended with has a coach, although he only works part- want to see my legs." Dunbar also pointed a losing record, going 16-19 in the spring, time for the team. Dunbar expressed his out that one reason why varsity status for captain Alan Kolick (’09) said that last season was “a step forward.” The season’s results were “up and down” says Kolick, with big wins over Delaware and Central Florida, but “disappointing at the end” when William and Mary placed 3rd in the Blue Ridge section, and fi nished 15th out of 16 at the Atlantic Coast regionals in States- boro, Georgia. However, for the members of the Frisbee team, the past is in the past, and this sea- son, “expectations are high.” The turnover rate was solid this year for the team. While losing only three seniors, the team had a strong turnout at tryouts and took on eight freshmen and one sophomore transfer, all “full of heart,” Kolick joked. Growth and improvement have been the name of the game in past years, and now with a slightly swollen roster of about 30, this season looks tot be the pay-off. Kolick declaredd that the team’s goalg this year is to be the topt team in the section anda to play well against thet regional competition, whichw includes power- househ universities such as GeorgiaG and UNC. Unfortunately, Ulti- Photo courtesy of the Rugby Club. matem Frisbee inaccurately 188 THE DSJDSJ - NOVEMBER 2008 » SPORTS and a non-collegiate club team from the Richmond area. Are expecta- tions high this season? Savage said that the fi rst step was to continue to grow, and in the future he plans for the team to join a competitive league so that they will have more games per season. I was invited to put on my swim trunks and join the team for a prac- tice and I think I will—after all, Higinbotham and Savage tell me the team is still accepting members.

Unfortunately, if you’re inter- estede in seeing these teams play,p you’re mostly out of luck.l The Rugby team has playedp its last home game ofo the fall season, and the UltimateU Frisbee team trav- else to remote tourtournaments.naamementtss.. Photo courtesy of the Ultimate Frisbee Club. has a reputation of being a “hippie sport.” of aboutt Kolick, however, is not phased by this 15 mem- unfl attering reputation. When asked him bers, andd how he would respond if some obnox- sincee ious observer asked “Where’s your dog, then hass man?” Kolick admitted that he probably increasedd to ooverver 3030. WhWhileile ththee grgrowthowth rrateate However,H tthehW Watert PlPolo tteam iis hhostingti wouldn’t get it at fi rst, but then would is impressive, they still do not have consis- a mini-tournament on Nov. 22 at the Rec. laugh and shrug it off. tent enough numbers and talent to split Center. So, be it by land, sea or air, don’t into separate men’s and women’s teams, so let these club sports sneak up on you, for In contrast to those two more estab- the team currently plays in a mixed format. they are among the most beloved at the lished teams, who have long histories at Another remarkable accomplishment is College. William and Mary, the Water Polo team the team’s 3-1 record last year, with wins was founded just last spring by Alison Hig- over Richmond, Virginia Techs’s B team, inbotham, who played Water Polo in high school. She en- listed friend and former var- sity swimmer John Savage, and the team was born. As to why they started the team, Savage replied, “No one loves badminton this much. We started it because we love it.” After Higinbothamg informed Sav-- age that Williamm and Mary does,s, in fact, have a badminton team,m, she added thatatt she was partiallyy inspired to startrt the team because sheh was “bored.” They began by focusing on growth, which is still a key objective for the ‘08-09 team. Photo courtesy Last year the team consisted of the Water Polo Club. THE DSJDS J - NOVEMBERNOVEMBER 20082 19 » SPORTS

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» ANANNANNA MAHALAK, DSJ STAFF REPORTEREPORTERR IfIf you are one ooff tthosehose ffansans wwhoho ononlyly fi tnesstness,, or rere-- socs o c- cer staff in 1995 getsgets excitedexcited aaboutbout soccer wwhenhen tthehe WorWorldld lationshipslationships - uundernder llegendaryegendary coach Al Albert. CupCup rorollslls arounaround,d, you may want to concon-- it’sit’s timetime to fi nndd ThThisis seasoseasonn iiss hhisis fourfourthrt as head coach sidersideer tthishis – tthehe WiWilliamlliam anandd Mary menmen’s’s thethe varsity soccersoccer of tthehe TriTribe.be. He is aasassisted by the ex- soccersoccer team is ooffff to its strongest start in playerplayer withinwithin you. perienceperiencedd CChuckhuck CoCConnelly and Tom recentrecent hhistory.istory. AAfterfter fi nishingnishing tthehe past two TheThe TriTribe’sbe’s winning DDuffy,uffy, wwhoho togetogethertht combine for seasonsseasons witwithh a .500 recorrecord,d, tthehe TriTribebe wiwillll seasonseason cocomesmes ffromrom a susur-r- 17 years ooff expexperienceere behind the completecomplete ttheirheir fi rst winning season in ffourour prisinglyprisingly young team withwith only TTriberibe bbench.ench. LeLLeadership and ex- years.years. IIff you want to fi nndd success llikeike tthesehese twotwo seseniorsniors oonn the rrosteroster – NNathanathan perience: is it iin you? plplayersayers hhaveave - wwhetherhether it bbee in acaacademics,demics, BelcherBelcher anandd Doug McBriMcBride.de. TTheirheir MMen’sen’s sosoccerccc has already lleadership,eadership, hhowever,owever, aalonglong witwithh startestartedd bbreakingreak its fair share a stronstronggjg jjuniorunior cclasslass anandd exexpe-pe- ooff nnewew rrecordsecoor and outstand- rriencedienced coaccoaches,hes, hhasas mamadede tthehe iingng statististatistics.c Alan Koger memen’sn’s sosoccerccer tteameam ththee teteamam ttoo scscoredored a hhat-trickat t in the fi rst watch this fall. 16 minutes of play against Delaware. This “Our expectations this year was the 14th-fastest hat trick in NCAA his- were to win the CAA and get a tory. Koger is the Tribe’s leading scorer so bid to the NCAA tournament, far this season, with Price Thomas leading and these are well within our in the assists column. Yet a statistic about reach,” explained Belcher (‘09). the team that you might not fi nd in the

“Our expectations this year were to win the CAA and get a bid to the NCAA tournament, and these are well within our reach.”

game report is that the team is one of four “The coaches have done a great on campus to graduate 100 percent of its job creating this team.” Head senior class last season. William and Mary This season will be the fi rst winning season for the Tribe in four years. Photo courtesy of Tribe Athletics. Coaches Chris Norris joined the is one of the few schools in the country to 20 THE DSJ - NOVEMBER 2008 » SPORTS hold this high graduation rate among most good base level of its sports teams. of fi tness to draw Like any other William and Mary stu- on throughout dent, the men’s soccer players are con- the season,” said stantly trying to fi nd that balance between Belcher. “Our academics and extracurriculars. coaches did a good “Academics at W&M are rigorous as is, job this preseason so having to schedule time around athlet- of mixing hard ics is very tough. […] If it were not for the physical practices athletic staff here, mainly Jason Simms, I with hard mental don’t believe that I would have had any of practices, so that the success I have had so far. I owe a lot to we could recover them,” explained freshman Nicolas Abrigo. yet work on our This success does not come easily – it takes skills. It has defi - hours of studying, or in this case, training, nitely paid off as to be the best at their sport. Even in the off- we have moved season, the men’s soccer team was working through the sea- to prepare for this season. The endurance son, and condi- required of them demands it. If you can’t tioning is some- run, you can’t play soccer, whether you thing we work on have the footwork of Pele or not. a bit at each prac- “The preseason conditioning defi nitely tice.” Endurance – helps with the fi tness, and establishes a is it in you?

Freshman Nicolas Abrigo fi nds help in balancing academics and athletics from athletic staff such as Jason Simms. Photo courtesy of Tribe Athletics.

In between the through past three diffi cult seasons, the preseason, prac- Tribe men have created the sort of bonds tices, and games – that lead teams to championships. these athletes had This improvement, as Belcher adds, one more thing truly “has come with increased chemistry to work at – their on and off the fi eld and execution on the relationships. Re- fi eld. We are a very tight-knit group, and I lationship advice believe this has helped with getting results is the last thing when we need to. […] We have a ton of you might expect talent on the squad and a bunch of guys in a sports article who are ready to work hard every day.” - but building Teamwork – is it in you? relationships is If you fi nd the lessons to be learned what any athletic through sports in you, anyone can appreci- team is all about. ate varsity men’s soccer – whether you call “We always try to yourself an athlete or haven’t even heard hang out together of Pele. But no matter what your sporting as a team after background, these qualities are something tough losses and we can fi nd in all of us. So fi nd the varsity celebrate togeth- soccer player within in and support the er after wins,” team in their last home game this season. explained sopho- Friday, Nov. 7 at p.m. will be the campus’s more Jimmy Car- last chance to watch the best men’s soccer roll. By support- team in years – so don’t miss it. Midfi elder Jeremy Harris ‘09 helps the Tribe to victory. Photo courtesy ing each other on of Tribe Athletics. and off the fi eld THE DSJ - NOVEMBER 2008 21 » SPORTS EDITORIAL Grad School Teams Put a Damper on the IM Field » JOHN BRENT HILL, DSJ SPORTS EDITOR delusions of athletic prowess. Having played problem seems to lie. Last year, for example, There is nothing, absolutely nothing, more varsity sports since I was a freshman in high I recall playing a team that boasted a former frustrating in the world of intramural sports school, without playing IM, there would be Hofstra QB—Hofstra is in our football than looking at the schedule and seeing your a huge competitive void in my life. I welcome conference—and a WR who played for next opponent has a name like “Law School.” rivalry, in all of its forms. However, and this Marshall, a D-I program that routinely For Theanyone who hasTriathlon played on a serious is a big Revisited however, I don’t like getting competes to win the MAC conference. intramural team, and I know not all teams slaughtered by unfair competition. And that Again, I love competition, but there is a are serious in demeanor, you reason that students play know what I am talking about. football on Wednesday nights Whether the sport is football for a team named after their or softball, the division co-rec freshman hall and not Saturday or men’s, a graduate school Last year, for example, I recall playing a afternoons for the Tribe. team on the schedule can team that boasted a former Hofstra QB. Therefore, when faced with the generally mean only one daunting task of matching up thing: imminent doom. with a former D-I WR who was Let me paint a picture for getting looks from another you. A freshman hall, a generally rag-tag is, in many cases, what happens when a grad college QB, I felt overmatched. bunch of guys, all athletic enthusiasts, decides school team comes onto the field. There are I have nothing against the graduate school to put together a team. However, upon numerous advantages that these teams have, here at the College. I may even apply to it, arriving at their first game, the guys are met particularly their age. Because they are in some day. However, there are few things by an opponent who brings not only the grad school, they are older, generally bigger that are more frustrating than seeing a team necessary bats and gloves to the game, but and stronger and therefore physically like the one a friend of mine once saw on his also wives and children. advantaged. Just as a college team wouldn’t IM schedule for football – “Not Undergrads.” Now, I realize that a wife and kid is not, in play a high school football team, neither IM sports are about competition, are about and of itself, worth complaining about, should a graduate team play an fun, but it does not seem fair that they particularly in the context of sports. After undergraduate team. occasionally pit a 26 year-old who played all, anyone can watch any game. However, Perhaps more notable, even, is the college football against an 18 year-old who the problem is not just in the company the presence of ex-varsity athletes on grad didn’t even play high school football. Call grad school teams bring with them. The fact school teams. While college varsity athletes me a whiner, but I for one am tired of playing that they bring children is just somewhat cannot play on IM teams, there is no rule against the grad school. comical. The problem, rather, is in the level regarding the presence of ex-varsity of play that often accompanies a grad school athletes. Students in grad school, therefore, John Hill is Sports Editor for The DSJ. His team. who played varsity football in college but views do not necessarily represent those of I am all for a challenge. Hell, the reason I have since graduated, are eligible for IM the entire staff. play intramural sports is to live out my football without a hitch. This is where the ProcrastinateProcrastinate Effectively.Effectively.

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22 THE DSJ - NOVEMBER 2008 » EDITORIAL The Wo(Men)’s Rights Movement

When the tables turn on gender equity, don’t send the wrong message.

The year 2008 marks the 90th anniversary women. How have men fared during this that protects the needs of boys” and also of women attending the College. In 1918, time? commented that “if we create a generation William and Mary became the first state- Two years ago, the male-to-female ratio of men who aren’t getting an education, that’s supported four-year college in Virginia to among American college students was 43:57, bad for women.” admit women, and the Commonwealth of and a 2005 report by USA Today quoted It seems that the voices speaking up today Virginia became the final state in the union Thomas Mortensen , publisher of the for men’s equality in college admissions and to finally provide public higher education to Postsecondary Education Opportunity college athletics are few, and it seems that its female they are speaking against a much louder voice residents. of media images and traditional notions that So as 2008 is say being male means not needing someone coming to a Ninety years has certainly seen an impres- else to fight for you. close, we should sive run of progress for American women. In the 1994 movie adaptation of Louisa wonder: where May Alcott’s “Little Women,” Jo March said, are we now? How have men fared during this time? “I find it poor logic to say that women should What have vote because they are good. Men do not roughly 90 years vote because they are good; they vote wrought in the fight for women’s equality? newsletter, as saying that national statistics because they are male. And women should In 1920, the 19th Amendment prohibited forecasted a continued drop in the vote, not because we are angels and state and federal governments from denying percentage of males on college campuses – men are animals, but because we women the right to vote based on their sex. across all races, income groups and fields of are human beings and citizens of In 1936, federal law ruled that information study. this country.” on birth control was no longer classified as The Department of Education When the tables are turned, obscene, and in 1960, the Food and Drug predicted the gender gap would shouldn’t this logic still hold Administration approved birth control pills. worsen to 40:60 by 2010, and studies true? Women do not The 1963 Equal Pay Act made it illegal to agree that more boys are continuing deserve campaigns for pay men and women different wages for to drop out of high school and equality because they equal jobs, and one year later the Civil Rights college. are good or fragile; Act barred employment discrimination Additionally, programs once women deserve equality based on sex. enacted to protect women’s rights, because they are human In 1972, Title IX banned sex discrimination like Title IX, are under scrutiny due beings and citizens of this – from academics to athletics – in schools to claims of adverse effects on male country. Men, as also human with federal financial assistance. students. A Government beings and citizens of this And then, in 1981, the College’s very own Accountability Office study country, deserve that same chancellor, Sandra Day O’Connor, became showed that between 1981 and push for equality. the first woman appointed to the U.S. 1998, the number of women’s In no way is the point to say Supreme Court. sports teams grew and the number that the women’s rights Ninety years has certainly seen an of men’s teams available per male movement has finished its work. impressive run of progress for American student declined by 21 percent. On average, women still receive So, where only 77 cents for every dollar men receive are the cries in salary, and worldwide, more women work for men’s in sweatshops and live in poverty than men. It seems that the voices speaking up today gender The point is that when the facts show equity? inequalities and we ignore (or laugh at) the for men’s equality...are few, and it seems that Author and thought of a “men’s rights movement,” we they are speaking against a much louder family are perpetuating the idea that while it’s okay therapist for women to have a major advocacy voice of media images and traditional no- Michael movement, it’s not okay for men. tions that say being male means not need- Gurian To the men – this is unfair. And to the argued in women – this screams inferiority, something ing someone else to fight for you. 2005 that that would certainly be against the ideals of “there is no that first class of women who entered the big network College 90 years ago.

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