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TUESDAY The GW September 7, 2010 Always online: www.Gwhatchet.com Vol. 107 • Iss. 7 Hatchet Wale, Travie McCoy EMeRG draw thousands to alcohol UniversityYard cases rise by Saira Thadani lining up at the H Street en- Hatchet Staff Writer trance to the event beginning at 3:45 p.m., PB officials said, add- 14 percent Nearly 5,000 people crowd- ing that attendees flowed in con- ed University Yard Saturday tinuously throughout the event, for Program Board’s annual Fall which ended around 9 p.m. by Jamie Blynn and Madeleine Morgenstern

Fest event, the executive chair of “No one’s been leaving so Hatchet Staff Writers PB said, making this year’s fes- far, [which we] can monitor tival one of the largest in recent since there’s only one entrance The number of students trans- GW history. and one exit,” said Rob Maxim, ported to the GW Hospital for alco- The event featured perfor- executive vice president of the hol-related incidents increased nearly mances by big-name rapper Student Association, which gave 14 percent last year, a senior Univer- Wale – a D.C. native'' – and Travie a $25,000 co-sponsorship to the sity official said. McCoy, who performed at GW’s event. “I think closing off the During the 2009-2010 academic Spring Fling in 2008 as the lead other gates and leaving only one year, EMeRG – the group that pro- singer of the band Gym Class open was a good idea.” vides emergency medical attention to Heroes. Despite the threat of rain as students - treated 271 students, said “This year’s Fall Fest was a result of Hurricane Earl, Cal- Tara Pereira, the assistant dean of the largest in recent history,” lahan said that “nothing better students and director of Student Ju- said Wesley Callahan, the execu- could have been asked for” in dicial Services. tive chair of Program Board. “It terms of the weather, as a cool In the 2008-2009 academic year, was the best one that I have ever breeze and sunny skies lasted EMeRG transported 238 students. seen.” Pereira credits the increase to stu- Students and guests began See FALL FEST: Page 6 dents calling for EMeRG more read- ily. “It really has gone up every year,” Pereira said, adding that the increase is likely due to students being less This is one of the best crowds that I've seen afraid to report incidences of exces- sive drinking. in the last few months. Already this semester, alcohol-related incidents are slightly up. Since – travie mccoy, Singer the start of term, there have been 12 alcohol-related transports by EMeRG, compared with eight this time last year. “It’s concerning because I worry for each of those 12 students,” Pereira said. Pereira said the jump in alcohol- related transports during the first week of school does not necessarily mean there will be an increase in al- '' cohol transports over the academic year. Students, at times, will not call EMeRG for themselves or their friends because of the disciplinary consequences they could face. GW does have a medical amnesty policy that covers both the caller and the stu- anne wernikoff | PHOTo editor dent in need of assistance, but only if Clockwise from top: D.C. native Wale raps on stage at Fall Fest, singer Travie the student does not have any prior McCoy interacts with the crowd during the opening set and a member of Travie McCoy's crew surfs the crowd during the performance. See EMERG: Page 6

GW graduate New full-time faculty hires in past 3 years, breakdown by school: runs for seat CCAS 52 SEAS 24 Almost 1/3 the total in Maryland number of SEAS GWSB 19 staff members by Shaeera Tariq Hatchet Staff Writer GSEHD 16

Kyle Lierman may be the top fundraiser in the Democratic primary ESIA 12 campaign for a seat in Maryland’s House of Delegates, but less than a year ago, the 23-year-old candidate Law 10 was just a normal, politically charged student studying on GW’s Foggy Bot- CPS 5 Information Provided by the Office of the provost tom Campus. Graphic by Rachel Lee After spending the months following his December 2009 graduation volunteering for earthquake re- lief in Haiti, Lierman returned to his Analysis: SEAS leads in hiring percentage home state of Maryland to find that Del. Bill Bronrott, D-Montgomery, was leaving the long-held seat. by Dimple Mirchandani and promote research on a na- research needs,” said Univer- scholarship agenda,” Lehman Lierman – who works for House Hatchet Reporter tional level. sity Provost Steven Lerman. said, in June. “We have a goal, Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., The Columbian College Last October, SEAS began as you already know, to raise and whose father was the Democratic Over the past three years, of Arts and Sciences hired the a voluntary separation incen- our standing as a research uni- Party chair in Maryland – said he felt the School of Engineering and largest number of full-time pro- tive program that offered fac- versity.” that the opening provided the per- Applied Science has hired 24 fessors and faculty members of ulty members who started at The hiring report also comes fect opportunity to begin his dream new faculty members, amount- all the other schools within the the University before 1994 the amid nationwide hiring freezes career. ing to one-third of the full-time University, with 52 hires during opportunity to accept a finan- at colleges and universities. De- “I think that I decided early on faculty members in SEAS, ac- the same time period. The 52 cial buyout and leave their spite the economic downturn, that I have something different to cording to data given to The hires, however, only amount to position at the University. The GW has been able to recruit offer,” Lierman said. “I think it’s a GW Hatchet by the Office of the 11 percent of the full-time pro- move would allow GW to hire and hire new faculty members unique race, and obviously my age Provost. fessors in the school, a Hatchet new faculty that are “research- without issuing any layoffs or stands out.” University President Ste- analysis found. active,” former Executive Vice involuntary firings. The School of Business graduate ven Knapp has long-hoped GW The College of Professional President of Academic Affairs Lerman said every school also has a laundry list of prominent will become a premier research Studies hired the largest per- Donald Lehman said at the within the University has an Americans who have donated to his institution. With the potential centage of its full-time faculty, time. A similar round of buy- intricate process for recruiting war chest, including former presi- building of a Science and Engi- according to the data, at 35 per- outs was offered to CCAS fac- new members to its faculty, a dential candidate Howard Dean, Ex- neering Complex coupled with cent. ulty in the spring. system that must fit into the ecutive Editor of Roll Call newspaper an increases hiring in research “Our hiring reflects a bal- “We almost never these overall recruitment process for heavy disciplines, like engi- ance between funding we have days hire anyone who doesn’t See LIERMAN: Page 6 neering, GW is moving to hire available, and our teaching and have an active research and See HIRING: Page 6 SPORTS OPINIONS NEWS Women's soccer A presidential perspective Marriott hotel Percent of University administrators dips sweeps weekend President Barack Obama writes to college students to tell raises concerns Compared to national trend, GW has decreased Colonials earn first them what his policies mean for them. • Page 4 University officials the amount of administrators per student while most schools have had increases. • Page 5 two victories of LIFE are working to the season against Miss D.C.'s royal cause prevent conflict over No cases of bedbugs confirmed this fall UMBC and Mount Miss D.C., a GW medical student, partners with GW construction times. Using a new type of mattress is one way GW is St. Mary's. • Page 8 Hospital to promote preventative care. • Page 7 • Page 10 working to stop bedbugs in residences. • Page 3 Emily Cahn | Senior News Editor | [email protected] Madeleine Morgenstern | Campus News Editor | [email protected] September 7, 2010 Amy D’Onofrio | Metro News Editor | [email protected] Kara Dunford | Contributing Editor | [email protected] Amy Rhodin | Campus News Editor | [email protected] Priya Anand | Contributing Editor | [email protected] H News SnapShot IN Brief GW ranks high on G.I. Jobs college list

GW ranks among the top 15 percent of “military-friendly” schools across the country, as ranked by G.I. Jobs magazine in August. According to the magazine, the Uni- versity offers program flexibility, veteran support, financial benefits and social outlets, including having a student veterans’ organization on campus. One specific financial benefit noted is the University’s participation in the Yellow Ribbon Program, which provides veterans with up to the full amount of tuition expenses at partici- pating colleges and universities. Ap- proximately 240 students participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program, out of the 415 military or veteran students the magazine has identified as being enrolled at GW. Dan Fazio, the managing editor of G.I. Jobs, said ranking schools has become an increasingly important part of the publication. “Education has had a significant presence in the magazine since the [magazine’s] inaugural issue in 2002, growing over time into an annual edu- Francis Rivera | Hatchet staff photographer cation guide and the military-friendly Members of the student dance group Capital Funk perform in the middle of University Yard during Saturday’s Fall Fest. The event also featured schools list,” Fazio said. performances by musical artists Travie McCoy and Wale, as well as free food and giveaways from the event’s sponsors, including Seventeen Magazine. The University did receive several negative marks, although GW Veter- ans President Ryan Bos dismissed the one GW received for waiving the on- campus living requirement for veter- On the web www.gwhatchet.com ans. “Vets don’t really want to live on Audio slideshow video video campus – most vets coming off of active duty lived in military barracks which Prof. appears on “The Colbert Report” Wale and Travie McCoy rock Fall Fest Colonial Quest are hauntingly similar to dorms, if not worse, so they would rather have an apartment, a place of their own,” Bos said. “The University understands that and allows veterans to live off campus,” he said. Elliott School professor Scheherazade Rehman The event drew one of the largest Students take to the streets of D.C. GW also does not offer tuition dis- counts to veterans, or have organiza- talks money on the popular comedy show. crowds in recent years. during GW’s annual scavenger hunt. tions for military spouses on campus. Regardless, Bos said he would rank GW at the top of G.I. Jobs’ military- September friendly list, and considers GW an example of how a college should work Tuesday Wednesday with student veterans. 7 8 “The University has gone out of Auditions for Emocapella Conflict Resolution Forum: Wacky Wednesday China’s Soft Power: Fact or Fiction? their way to serve veterans that are here and I feel that they are doing a won- Showcase your singing talents Bowling Night Learn how to get involved in the Political science professor and Director of the derful job,” he said. “The University is for Emocapella, a co-ed a capella Bowl with the Elliott School graduate student Multicultural Greek Council while China Policy Program at GW David Shambaugh continuing to move forward to continue group. org., $4.50 per person. playing Jeopardy. will give a lecture on China. and improve its veteran friendliness. Phillips Hall basement Marvin Center Hippodrome • 7:30 to Pelham Commons B108 • 9 to Lindner Family Commons room 602 –Julie Douglas • 8 p.m. 9 p.m. 11 p.m. • 5 to 6:30 p.m. The GW Hatchet News September 7, 2010 w Page 3 Professor's expertise featured on 'The Colbert Report' Rehman preaches that she teaches about today. fessor, Rehman incorporates nancially or otherwise, if you may be on some issues, re- “Living in these countries these lessons into the classes don’t give back, it doesn’t cir- ally does highlight what the for so long, you really see first- she teaches about finance and cle around.” heck’s going on out there in financial hand the need, the poverty Wall Street. Rehman is also recognized the world,” Rehman said. and the development issues… “All I do is teach them as an expert on emerging glob- “Those three minutes I was responsibility that always got me interested how to make money out of al markets and financial crisis on the show probably made in finance, particularly in the analysis, and is often asked to more of an impact in put- developing world and on an appear on news programs to ting Greece on the map and by amanda d'ambra international level,” Rehman "'[The Colbert evaluate current situations. A bringing to the forefront the Hatchet Staff Writer said. few months ago, a particularly crisis happening in Europe After earning her degree Report]'... really does exciting appearance brought than I would in class or any Elliott School of Interna- in finance, Rehman moved to Rehman into the public eye other news show.” tional Affairs professor Dr. Bahrain to work as a foreign- highlight what the even more. Rehman has several proj- Scheherazade Rehman has exchange trader. Several years heck's going on." After an appearance on ects in the works for the com- been a foreign-exchange and later, she returned to the U.S. “the very serious, very sober ing year. She has a new book money-market trader in Bah- to get her master’s of busi- Scheherazade news show PBS 'NewsHour being published on Islamic rain and is an authority on ness administration and found with Jim Lehrer,'” Rehman economic development, and global and emerging financial herself “talked into” pursuing Rehman was contacted by "The Colbert is working on another, which markets. her Ph.D. at GW instead of go- Professor Report" to discuss the Greek will address the roles of the But the international busi- ing to work at a bank in Paris, financial crisis on the show. In U.S. and EU in global finan- michelle rattinger | Photo editor ness and finance professor says which was a career-defining March, she appeared on "The cial crises. Scheherazade Rehman, a finan- she just wants to educate and decision. nothing, from stocks and Colbert Report" to discuss the In addition, she is planning cial expert, has been a guest on remedy the global crisis in the As Rehman made the tran- whatnot. What I try to incor- potential for an EU bailout for missions to Africa, organizing "The Colbert Report." financial world. sition from student to profes- porate to these very technical Greece and returned again in doctors, nurses and educators Her family moved around sor at GW, she also became lessons, though, is that the May to address German assis- to open a dental clinic in Ke- teer work. “But with sustain- the globe during her child- involved in non-governmental whole point is not just about tance to the economically col- nya and provide eye surgery to able development, you don’t hood, and Rehman directly organization work as part of money and business,” she lapsing nation. people there. “Life tends not to want to drag anybody down witnessed the ties between eco- her strong belief in the respon- said. “The whole point is that “I think that 'The Col- be fair all of the time,” Rehman just to bring somebody else up. nomic and social development sibility to give back. As a pro- if life is very good to you, fi- bert Report,' as flip as it said, talking about her volun- That doesn’t make sense.” u Mattresses aid in bedbug prevention bugs since relocation risks fur- No bedbug cases ther transportation/migration of the pest. Instead, the mattress at GW despite is encased in a protective enve- lope to seal/contain any pests and interceptor collars are in- NYC outbreaks stalled on bed post footings to monitor insect activity and pre- by maryann tadros vent bugs from using the post to Hatchet Reporter migrate from floor to mattress (or reverse),” Sherrard said. Despite recent outbreaks Bedbug treatments need to of bedbugs in New York City be repeated at least twice over this summer, there have yet to two weeks to ensure all bugs be any cases of bedbugs at the are killed. Sherrard said Resi- University, an official said last dential Property Management week. coordinates treatment of rooms Bedbugs have been report- with students. ed in GW residence halls in the To check cases of bedbugs past, but no cases have been around campus and D.C., the reported so far this semester, website Bedbugregistry.com is University spokeswoman Mi- available for free. It allows any- chelle Sherrard confirmed in an one to post incidents of bedbugs e-mail. in cities in the U.S. and Canada, In an effort to prevent an and D.C. seems to have a steady outbreak or spread of the crit- number of bedbug cases report- ters – who leave a series of bite ed in recent months. marks similar to mosquito bites Near GW’s campus, an on their victims – the University Aug. 5 report for 2430 Pennsyl- began to use mattress encase- vania Ave. identifies one room ments that are certified as “bed- at the Melrose Hotel as alleg- bug-bite proof” by an entomol- edly having bedbugs. ogy laboratory. “I fell asleep for about a Sherrard said the inverted- three hour nap and woke up seam mattresses used are con- covered in bites!!,” the anony- sidered the most bedbug-resis- mous post reads. tant mattresses available. The website has tracked “There have only been hotels and other schools like about two dozen confirmed Georgetown University that cases in the last three years and have been affected by bedbugs most of those cases were traced since 2006. to bugs brought to GW by un- “Since Georgetown and suspecting residents,” Sherrard many areas around D.C. have said. “Most service requests for had bedbugs, I think it is suspected [bedbugs] were not necessary for GW to take ac- confirmed as [bedbugs] after an tions against bed bugs,” said [on-site] inspection was com- Sarveshwari Singh, a GW pleted.” sophomore. Each summer the Univer- Another sophomore, Al- sity purchases replacement yssa Edwards, said she thinks mattresses for residence halls GW “has done a pretty good as part of bedbug prevention, job by using covered [bedbug- Sherrard said. proof] mattresses. My friend “Since JBKO was already did not get a covered mattress offline this past summer for and I think it is important for other repairs, it was a natural GW to continue to take actions choice for this year’s replace- against bedbugs," Edwards ment,” Sherrard said. “Also, ad- said. ditional mattresses are routinely In order to fight bedbugs on purchased when necessary dur- campus, Sherrard said “GW’s ing the school year.” Pest Control team performs an Those mattresses that do [on-site] inspection for all bed- get bedbugs aren’t removed, bug claims to determine the na- however. ture and substance, since treat- “It is explicit practice to not ment methods vary for different remove mattresses with bed- insects.” u Lyndsey Wajert Annu Subramanian Opinions Editor Contributing Editor [email protected] [email protected] H “I think that 'The Colbert Report,' as flip as it may be on some issues, really does Quotable highlight what the heck’s going on out there in the world,” –Scheherazade Rehman, a GW professor, on ther merits of "The Colbert Report." OpinionsSeptember 7, 2010 w Page 4 Staff Editorial A freshman faux pas @GWToday: A model for by Sara Fischer programming stop

This past Labor Day weekend was one that GW should be proud of. Fall damaging Fest was well-planned, well-attended and entertaining, and the more in- timate FoBoGro and Tonic Welcome Back Party and BBQ proved that many GW's rep sponsors could come together to host a fun event aimed at simply welcoming n today’s world of digital hyper- students back to campus. The success networking, it is clear that self- of these events proves that students promotion has taken on a new respond well to the right coordination role.I Tools like Twitter are used not and programming, and this means that only by French rappers claiming GW should try to replicate that success D.C. roots, but also by businessmen, throughout the year by following the corporate firms and colleges. This is examples of Fall Fest and the BBQ. especially good for schools because Program Board, the Student Asso- it allows them to follow student ciation and the other sponsors of Sat- dialogue and identify people who urday’s Fall Fest managed to arrange programming that students liked, and the combination of the on-stage entertainment and the free giveaways drew thousands of students to University Yard. On Sunday, students were able to stop by Anniversary Park next to FoBoGro for the Welcome Back Party and BBQ. This event was sponsored by Tonic, FoBoGro, the SA, the Inter- Fraternity Council and the Panhellenic Justin Guiffré Council, and showed that when vari- A presidential perspective ous organizations work together on an Columnist event, the students ultimately benefit. Supporting our students, strengthening our country We’ve all heard it before: GW lacks are in the process of searching for a sense of community but PB and SA- t colleges and univer- and financial companies bil- schools. It works out great, and 140 sponsored events attempt to negate we’re helping young people sities across America, lions of dollars in subsidies to characters is just enough to share a that idea. But they aren’t always suc- afford college is by helping students are heading act as middlemen – a deal that thought or welcome potential stu- cessful, as one could look to previous them afford health insurance. intoA the classroom, many for was very lucrative for them, Because of the new health care dents. But a tweet is not so long that Fall Fests or George Washington’s the first time. You’re taking but unnecessary and waste- you can do damage to the reputation Birthday Celebrations. What was no- law, young adults can stay on part in a journey that will not ful. And because these special of the school, right? I wouldn’t have table about last weekend’s events was their parents’ health plans un- only determine your future, interests were so powerful, thought so. that they did not feel forced, manu- til they are 26-years-old. but the future of this country. this boondoggle survived for This brings us to GW’s social net- factured or over-programmed. Fall An additional part of our We know, for ex- decades. But working presence. Just under a year Fest featured entertainment and a few higher education strategy is ample, that nearly this year, we ago, a study by universitiesandcol- sideshow attractions, but it wasn’t in- making sure more students eight in ten new said, enough is leges.org found that GW is one of the terrupted by speeches from sponsors Barack Obama complete college. Over a third jobs will require enough. As a most prolific Twitter-using schools or administrators. Food, music and the of America’s college students, workforce training result, instead in the nation, with dozens of Twit- inviting atmosphere fueled the BBQ, and over half our minority or higher educa- of handing over ter accounts and nearly continuous and it did not require students to sign students, don’t earn a degree, tion by the end of this decade. $60 billion in unwarranted postings. Even among all this noise, up for anything or listen to a speaker. even after six years. That’s not And we know that in a global subsidies to big banks, we’re there is one feed in particular that In the past, GW events have fallen into just a waste of money; it’s an economy, the nation that out- redirecting that money to stands out: the GW Today feed, or @ this summer camp-style or speaker- incredible waste of potential educates us today will out- make college more affordable GWToday in Twitter slang. As a rep- oriented model that tries to bring stu- that holds our country back. compete us tomorrow. In the for nearly 8 million students resentation of GW, this feed is often dents together but often falls flat. But We don’t just need to open 21st century, America’s suc- and families. overly personal, unprofessional and if GW wants to promote better school the doors of college to more cess depends on the education We’re tripling the invest- generally irreverent. spirit and community on campus, the Americans; we need to ensure our students receive. ment in college tax credits for What does a prospective student, University should consider that many that students walk back out of That’s why, soon after I middle class families. We’re current parent, alumni or anybody students respond well to music, free those doors with a degree in took office, I proposed an am- raising the value of Pell Grants, else think when he or she sees a post- food and a candid atmosphere. their hands. bitious goal: by 2020, America and we’ll make sure they in- ing like “@jaylovepopa thanks 4 ur With the Center for Alcohol and Of course, that depends will once again have the high- spam reply. just wanted to message u Drug Education’s guidance and the on students. You are respon- est proportion of college grad- b4 i blocked u & reported u as spam. help of all of the sponsors, the Wel- sible for your own success. uates in the world. And over So we are making best of luck. thanks for clogging twit- come Back BBQ in particular brought But there is more we can do the past year and a half, we’ve ter”? Is this the kind of presence we in Tonic and FoBoGro as vendors and to remove barriers to finishing been putting in place policies college more want coming from an official GW featured free alcohol. Though typi- college, especially for those to help us meet this goal. feed? cally missing from GW-sponsored earning a degree while work- We are making college affordable, gearing the Now, let’s be clear on the con- programming, the presence of alco- ing or raising a family. That’s more affordable. As students, text of the @GWToday Twitter feed. hol at the BBQ showed that students education you receive why I’ve proposed a College you know why this matters. It is the voice of the larger publica- can be responsible and that the or- Access and Completion Fund, Over the past ten years, col- tion GW Today, produced by GW’s ganizations handled that facet of the to the demands of a to develop, implement and lege costs have shot up faster Division of External Relations. So programming well. We hope to see a evaluate new approaches to than housing, transportation it is natural to expect that the feed similar type of cooperation between global economy. improving college success and and even health care costs. would occasionally be personal and the University and student-run orga- completion, particularly for The amount student borrow- offer more than a robotic delivery of nizations again. students from disadvantaged ers owe has risen almost 25 crease each year to better keep GW-related info. However, the con- GW has an opportunity to capital- backgrounds. percent in just five years. This up with inflation. We’re mak- tent that is regularly produced by @ ize on this programming and host sim- So we are making college isn’t some abstract issue to me. ing loan repayments more GWToday often consists of inside ilar events throughout the year. With more affordable, gearing the Michelle and I had big loans to manageable for more than one jokes, personal musings and random the help of the University, the Student education you receive to the pay off when we graduated. I million more students. Future subjects. Association and Program Board, other demands of a global economy remember what that burden borrowers can even choose an In an attempt to be a mainstay student organizations can host events and taking steps to lift gradu- feels like. No one in America income-based payment plan of GW’s social media presence, the that are just as attractive to and ben- ation rates. Because this is should be saddled with crush- so that you don’t have to pay publication has treated the feed as eficial for students. For example, the how we’ll retake the lead in ing debt simply because they more than 10 percent of your though it were a personal account, Colonial Army can plan pre-game day producing college graduates. sought an education. And no salary each month. And if you leaving an extremely awkward digi- events for the men’s basketball team. This is how we’ll help stu- one should be denied a chance go into public service, and tal footprint. For example, if you root If they are put on in the same style dents like you to fulfill your to make the most of their lives keep up with your payments, for the Yankees, GW Today would as the Tonic and FoBoGro BBQ, they dreams. And this is how we’ll because they can’t afford it. your leftover student debt will tell you that it’s “like rooting for Em- are sure to draw large crowds and ensure that America prospers That’s why we fought so be forgiven after 10 years. As pire in Star Wars.” promote a sense of school spirit that in this new century, and that hard to win a battle that has part of this effort, we’re sim- Beyond the awkwardness, is necessary before a sporting event. we harness the greatest source been raging in Washington for plifying financial aid forms, though, there has been at least one This is the type of programming that of our strength: the talents of years over how to administer too, by eliminating dozens of tragically serious and inappropriate has been missing at GW, and so it is our people. student loans. Under the old unnecessary questions. –The writer is the President of posting. On May 15, the feed retweet- not surprising that there is a perceived system, taxpayers paid banks I’d also point out: one way the United States of America. ed a Hatchet post related to sopho- lack of spirit on campus. But Fall Fest more Taylor Hubbard that went “RIP and smaller events such as the Wel- RT Newsroom: #GWU Sophomore come Back BBQ prove that spirit and critically injured after fall from win- community on campus can be revived. Letter to the editor dow.” It might be good to look back Long weekends are outliers among to the beginning of the Tweet. RIP? the days of the school year, but the GW athletics, serving your community and Maybe you can blur the line and oc- events of this past holiday weekend remembering that we are all GW Colonials. casionally make more personal posts shouldn’t be. We are G-dub To continue this momentum, make sure or engage individuals via Twitter, but We wanted to take a minute to thank the you sign up to be a member of the Colonial to accidentally put RIP – rest in peace entire GW community for helping us to start Army at its registration drive on Wednesday – in a tweet about a critically injured the year off with a great first weekend. Pro- and Thursday and root for the basketball team student is egregious. The post was gram Board’s Fall Fest, featuring Wale and if that’s what drives you. Find something that subsequently removed, but it would Have an opinion? Travie McCoy, was an epic success drawing you’re passionate about and get involved, be- remain present on RSS feeds; and as crowds of over 5,000 people to University cause GW’s campus spirit is found in strong we all know, once something goes Yard for a full day of free entertainment and student involvement. online, it’s probably not leaving. great fun. These events highlighted GW at its finest It’s amazing what can be done in Sunday’s Welcome Back BBQ sponsored because there was strong support and lots of 140 characters. You can connect with Share it with us! by the Student Association, Foggy Bottom excitement, something that we look forward people and make them feel like GW Grocery, Tonic and the IFC and Panhellenic to seeing as the year goes on. These events is a comfortable place to be. But at Associations was a great first for the GW com- wouldn’t have been possible without the sup- the same time, we probably didn’t munity. With over 1,300 people in attendance port of the event sponsors as well as the sup- need to know that not everybody in for free food and drinks, this is a tradition that port of in the GW Dean of Students office and the external relations office doesn't we hope to see the University continue to fa- the Student Activities Center. Thank you to believe America made it to the moon H cilitate in years to come. everyone who made this weekend so great! - "overheard in the #gwu 2day office This weekend demonstrated that spirit on Have a great year and Go G-dub! 'it is beyond belief that man landed GW’s campus is truly alive and well. Although on the moon. we have a conspiracy [email protected] each weekend may not host large-scale pro- Jason Lifton and Wesley Callahan theorist amongst us." gramming such as Fall Fest, we want to see –The writer is a senior majoring in this energy continue throughout the year. We –The writers are the Student Association international affairs and was the former want you to continue this spirit by supporting President and the Program Board Chair, respectively. opinions editor for The Hatchet. He is currently the managing editor.

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The GW Hatchet News September 7, 2010 w Page 5 In study of college administrators, GW bucks national trend by Kara dunford nationwide increased by an aver- finance and director of the Uni- percent. Contributing News Editor age of 39 percent, while the num- versity’s Global and Entrepre- Both universities increased Percent Change from 1993 to 2007 ber of professors and researchers neurial Finance Research Insti- the number of professors and The average number of uni- per 100 students increased by an tute, said the questions raised by researchers per 100 students, by versity administrators nation- average of 18 percent. the study deserve careful analy- 14.4 and 33.7 percent, respec- National wide has grown steadily over GW’s numbers contrast sis and public discussion. tively. GW the past 14 years, but GW bucks greatly with the national aver- “Assuming that the informa- Sherrard said the data re- Average the national trend, according to ages. tion and analysis is correct and ported by the study is difficult to a report released by the Goldwa- At GW, the number of ad- comparable, it would seem GW compare from school to school Administrators ter Institute. ministrators per 100 students has managed more efficiently without a complete explana- per 100 -14.6% 39.3% While the number of ad- decreased by 14.6 percent, while than other universities over the tion of what is being compared ministrators has grown at other the number of professors and period in question,” he said in across different universities and students colleges across the country, GW researchers per 100 students dean initial reaction to a synopsis time periods. has decreased the number of ad- creased by 23.5 percent. of the findings. “This of course “It is often hard to compare Instruction, ministrators per 100 students by University spokeswoman says nothing about the num- statistics, such as those cited in nearly 15 percent over the same Michelle Sherrard said despite ber and type of administrative, the Goldwater report, among research and 14-year time period, according the study’s findings, the facul- staff and instructional personnel universities, because data col- service per -23.5% 17.6% to the study. The Goldwater In- ty-student ratio at GW has re- that are needed to deliver high- lection methodologies have 100 students stitute is a watchdog organiza- mained consistent during the quality educational and research changed over time and are sub- tion that promotes limited gov- time period in question. services.” ject to interpretation by each ernment. “At GW, there was a struc- New York University, one institution providing the data,” Enrollment The report compares the tural change at the University of GW’s market basket schools, Sherrard said. 32% 14.5% percent change in the number during the time period men- also decreased the number of The report used a sample of full-time administrators per tioned,” Sherrard said. “The sale administrators during the time size of 198 universities across the Full-time 100 students to the change in the of GW hospital in 1997 resulted period of the study. The number U.S. and based its conclusions on number of professors, research- in a reduction of GW employees of administrators per 100 stu- data from the Integrated Postsec- employees per -43.1% 8.2% ers or service employees per 100 on the University roster. The fac- dents went down 26.4 percent. ondary Education Data System. 100 students students from 1993 to 2007. ulty-student ratio, on the other But Boston University, another Universities report information Over the course of the 14- hand, has been consistent over GW market basket school, in- about enrollment, employment year time period, the number of the past decade.” creased the number of admin- and spending to IPEDS each Source: Goldwater Institute study Graphic by Rachel Lee administrators per 100 students Dr. Ted Barnhill, professor of istrators per 100 students by 34 year. u

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24 years ago... 34 years ago... 39 years ago... This Week in Construction for the Program Board serves After a housing overload, GW History Hillel Jewish Student spiked watermelon at its 50 students are placed in September 7, 2010 w Page 7 Center begins. Labor Day party. a local YMCA. Life '' HATCHETEXPAT Medicine and Coping with life in Copenhagen After living in Copenhagen, entirely empty set of seats, even the crown Denmark, for a little under a week if that means walking the length now, it seems as if the city has re- of the train. If there are no vacan- Constant vigilance is ceived enough rain to be consid- cies, you are expected to stand. As a must when walking Stephanie Williams injects preventive ered a rainforest. a lazy American, I usually elect to Half of my umbrellas have sit. In one such instance, the Dan- around the city, as medicine into her campaign already collapsed, and I’m afraid ish woman I sat next to immedi- the scourge that is the that the waterproofing on my ately crossed her arms and legs, raincoat is going to turned away from me European biker is around by Miranda Green wash off soon. Most of and after a minute of every corner, ready to Contributing Editor the city — or the part Chris Bailey what she clearly con- that I’ve seen — is gor- sidered an unbearable mow you down and curse When 24-year-old medical stu- geous, rain or (more level of intimacy, got you for dirtying the tread dent Stephanie Williams competed rarely) shine. up and walked into in the Miss D.C. beauty pageant last Using “gorgeous” as my another train car. The Dane whose of their bike tires. June, she eagerly swapped scrubs segue, I move on to my first im- apartment I am living in told me for a ball gown. But now, to follow pression of the Danes. At first it that those people on the train through with her platform, she is seems like the people of Denmark probably thought I was “socially donning a medical uniform once are immensely reserved and rule- stupid.” once-over of my syllabi indicates again. bound. In an extremely notice- And now classes, the topic that field studies are common in Though her platform is officially able departure from D.C. pedes- about which I’m supposed to be Copenhagen. But unlike the mu- called "A Dose of Prevention: Smart trians, Copenhageners do not, writing. The professors at the Dan- seum trips and government build- Medicine for What Ails America," under any circumstances, cross health care became important to the street except for where there Williams after she traveled to In- is a crosswalk and only when the dia in the summer of 2009. On her light tells them to. I don’t know trip, she witnessed disease-stricken whether it’s a law or just a strange people whose government had no adoration for the rules, but it '' funds to treat them. The sight pro- seems like something out of “The pelled Williams to push preventa- Twilight Zone”: a small crowd tive health measures in the U.S. of people, silent, with their eyes “India and other countries in Photo Courtesy of Stephanie Williams fixed on the signal, not a single this world don’t have the resources As Miss D.C., medical student Stephanie car for miles. Constant vigilance for preventative medicine, but in Williams is partnering with the GW Hos- is a must when walking around the U.S. we have all this money that pital to promote preventative care. the city, as the scourge that is the can be allocated in a more useful European biker is around every way,” she said. “It’s not tangible, corner, ready to mow you down you can’t see preventative medi- initially grabs someone’s attention and curse you for dirtying the cine, but according to the American at these events, but upon talking to tread of their bike tires. Medical Association, for every dol- her they’ll quickly learn that she is a Nobody speaks on the metro lar you spend [towards preventa- true health advocate,” said Heather or train and I’ve been told that tive health care] you get two to five Oldham, communications manager Danes hate talking about the dollars returned in a three- to five- for GW Hospital. weather or other such small talk, year period.” As for balancing her time be- as they consider it insincere. I am, Williams is partnering with the tween advancing her platform and however, anything but insincere GW Hospital this fall to turn her preparing for the upcoming Miss when discussing how upsetting Photo Courtesy of CHRIS BAILEY platform into a reality. Appearing America competition, Williams the weather is to me. The metro Junior Chris Bailey, who is studying abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark, for the fall at free prostate cancer screenings said it is simply part of what being and trains are also notable in that semester, describes city life, social norms and classes in a foreign culture. and signing autographs, she hopes a state titleholder entails. they remind me of navigating a to encourage public proactiveness. “I just hope to go [to the compe- men’s bathroom. I know that’s a ish Institute for Study Abroad all ing visits of GW, my first Danish “I think that choosing a platform tition] and do the best that I can. I strange comparison, but stay with seem extremely friendly, excited field study involves going to a café that you are really interested in is think that I have exactly what they me. There are unspoken rules that about their subjects and insist on one night with a professor. I really important,” Williams explained. are looking for in a Miss America,” simply must be followed; just as being called by their first names. can’t tell this early in the semester Hospital representatives also she said. “The very first Miss Amer- all efforts must be made to find a It would make one of my profes- how involving my classes will be; hope that her presence at the events ica was a Miss D.C. and this is the urinal as far away from one that is sors “very uncomfortable” to be for now, I’m just relying on what will draw more participants. ninetieth Miss America pageant — I occupied, so too must you find an addressed otherwise. A quick the DIS brochure told me. u “It may be curiosity, or frankly think for the ninetieth I would be a Stephanie’s outward beauty, that good choice.” u Page 6 w September 7, 2010 News The GW Hatchet

crowd loved every group that jumping over the hedge be- Fall Fest performed,” Callahan said. fore being tackled by the of- Coworkers remember two Other students agreed. ficers. from p. 1 “I didn’t mind waiting “I saw him start running for the concert, everyone’s towards H Street and before throughout the day. having a good time,” said he left the yard, the officers employees who passed away Travie McCoy took the Donovan Allen, a sophomore tackled him,” sophomore Will stage as scheduled at 7 p.m., who attended last year’s con- Thompson, one of a few wit- Doctoral Policy, said the Clarke had recently with an audience that was on troversial concert with singer nesses, said. “They were really Friends say the School of Business will celebrated her four-year its feet and dancing through- Sean Kingston, whose per- quick and there seemed to be miss Ross’s presence. anniversary with the Uni- out the performance. formance was cut short after a lot of [GW police officers] at Colonials loved “He was helpful at any versity in the International “This is one of the best students threw glowsticks at the event, which made it feel point,” McKinney said. Services Office. crowds that I’ve seen in the the performer. “The music is more enclosed and safer.” “He was just a nice, help- Chnetta Saunders, of- last few months,” said Mc- really good this year, every- The concert came to a the University ful gentleman who was al- fice manager in the Inter- Coy, who led festival goers thing is much better than last close at about 9 p.m., but Cal- ways here to help.” national Services Office, in a sing-along to his summer year.” lahan said the overall mem- by kara dunford Hope Hall, a School of said Clarke worked at the hit, “Billionaire.” The event was not with- ory of the record-breaking Contributing News Editor Business admissions man- reception desk and also re- After McCoy exited, Wale out some trouble, however. attendance and jam-packed ager who worked with viewed immigration docu- took the stage. In the middle of Wale’s day would be felt throughout Two well-liked GW Ross for 13 years, said ments. Performing for almost an performance, five GWPD of- the entire year. employees passed away shortly after meeting Ross “She had a good heart,” hour, the D.C. native led the ficials were questioning a “Program Board could last month. at GW, the two became Saunders said. “She en- crowd in a rendition of the young male in the right cor- not have been happier with Fredrick Ross, direc- good friends. joyed interacting with stu- chart-topping song, “D.C. ner of the yard. After about the event; everything went tor of audio-visual logis- Hall said she will re- dents and looked forward Chillin’.” fifteen minutes of talking, the according to plan,” Callahan tics services in the School member the way Ross to this time of year when “It was clear that the male attempted to run away, said. u of Business, died Aug. 10. treated each person whom new international students He was 63. April Clarke, he came in contact with. would come to the office. an executive office aide in “He was always honest She liked putting names improving Maryland's low the International Services and always respected peo- and faces to the documents LIERMAN high school graduation HIRING Office, died Aug. 22. She ple,” she said. “He didn’t she reviewed.” rates as well as the state’s was 34. care if you had a title be- Clarke was set to begin from p. 1 budget issues. from p. 1 Ross, who was born in fore your name or after graduate classes at GW He said raising the al- Biloxi, Miss., in 1947, was your name. He didn’t care this fall, working toward a Morton Kondracke and cohol tax would increase the University-at-large. an employee at GW for 27 if you were maintenance master's degree in behav- Robert Gallo, who helped revenue throughout Mary- “Each school’s recruit- years beginning in Janu- or had a Ph.D. He was ioral counseling. to discover the AIDS virus. land and contribute to cre- ment plan must be approved ary of 1983. Before joining good to everyone." Saunders said Clarke So far, Lierman has raised ating a balanced budget by the provost’s office,” Ler- GW as a systems special- Clarke, who was born had many friends in their more than $106,000 and for the state. man said. ist, Ross served in the U.S. in 1976, and grew up in office and across the Uni- has more than $42,000 in “One in four students In the long term, the pro- Air Force between 1966 Baltimore, was an employ- versity. cash on hand, the most out don’t graduate from high vost said each school has and 1973. ee of the University since “She seemed to enjoy of the 10 others running school [in Maryland],” Li- been able to – and will con- Charlene McKinney, July 2006. She died in Au- life,” Saunders said. “She against him in the Sept. 14 erman said. tinue to – recruit and hire senior secretary of ad- gust following a brief ill- was upbeat. She loved in- primary. For inspiration in cre- new faculty members by missions in the Office of ness. teracting with people.” u “I’ve been involved in ating successful legisla- keeping the budget in check politics my whole life,” tion and independent with the financial situation Lierman said. “You get ideas for the November of each school. to know so many people elections, Lierman said he “[The University, with] around you that are will- looks to President Barack prudent financial manage- ing to help out.” Obama, whose campaign ment, has been able to con- Lierman said running he worked on during the tinue hiring new faculty at for the House of Delegates 2008 election. a normal level throughout was his chance to bring re- “We really need to this economic downturn,” form to the issues he finds build on the momentum Lerman said. most important, adding of the Obama administra- –Amy Rhodin contributed to that he hopes to focus on tion,” Lierman said. u this report.

to drink responsibly, to not Last month, the presi- participate or not engage in dent of James Madison Uni- Emerg the highest-risk drinking.” versity in Virginia sent out a from p. 1 Alcohol policy was also letter to students vowing to a standout issue in last “change the negative alco- alcohol-related transports. year’s Student Association hol culture” on JMU’s cam- Pereira acknowledged elections. pus. Wake Forest Univer- to The Hatchet last week Executive Vice Presi- sity in North Carolina also that the reputation of SJS dent Rob Maxim said the announced it would begin also discourages students SA worked throughout the notifying parents after all from calling for medical summer to bring a student alcohol violations and plans assistance. She announced perspective to the SJS re- to implement a three-year plans to amend the Univer- form process. on-campus residency re- sity’s disciplinary process “Throughout the school quirement to cut down on to focus more on educat- year we will continue to off-campus parties. ing students on the dangers work with SJS, [the Center Pereira said she has read of alcohol and drug abuse, for Alcohol and Drug Edu- up on the new policies at rather than doling out disci- cation] and other stakehold- James Madison and Wake plinary measures. ers as they continue to revise Forest, and that they have “One of the things that and evaluate their process,” added to the number of is currently happening is Maxim said. possibilities under consid- that we are looking at how Other colleges along eration for SJS. the University responds to the East Coast have also re- “There is not a final an- various types of violations,” newed efforts to curb binge swer to the final approach,” Pereira said. “It is always in drinking on their campus- Pereira said. “There will be, the student’s best interest es. hopefully soon.” u

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@gwhatchet @2140g Louis Nelson Sports Editor [email protected] H The number of goals allowed by the Number women's soccer team in its home wins crunch 0 over UMBC and Mount St. Mary's. SportsSeptember 7, 2010 w Page 8 IN Brief W. soccer freshman wins Women's soccer wins twice on weekend A-10 Rookie of the Week Colonials top UMBC, Mount St. Mary's at home in 1-0 matches GW women’s soccer freshman by elizabeth traynor Melanie Keer was named Atlantic Hatchet Staff Writer 10 Co-Rookie of the Week Mon- day. Keer, who typically plays de- The Labor Day heat didn’t fender for the Colonials, earned seem to bother the GW wom- the overtime assist that led to en’s soccer team, who racked GW’s game-winning goal against up two home victories over Mount St. Mary’s Sunday. the holiday weekend. The Co- Keer and her fellow defend- lonials defeated UMBC Friday and Mount St. Mary's Sunday, ers held both the Mount and both by scores of 1-0. Senior Friday’s opponent UMBC score- goaltender Bridget Mahon re- less over the weekend, allowing corded both shutouts. a combined five shots on goal “It’s always nice to get two in the two GW victories over the wins at home,” Mahon said. weekend. “To take advantage of that is huge.” GW (2-2) stormed onto the field in its home opener Fri- Berhanu, Aluko earn spots day in a display of offensive strength, earning eight shots on all-tournament team and winning possessions that enabled them to maintain con- Despite going winless in the trol of the hard-fought game. D.C. College Cup at American Freshman Claire Haft scored University over the weekend, the game-winning goal in the GW men’s soccer players Yoni 34th minute of the game, assist- Berhanu and Andrew Aluko both ed by sophomore Molly Bruh. "Scoring was amazing," Haft earned spots on the all-tourna- said. "I've been waiting for that Left: Anne Wernikoff | photo editor right: Elizabeth Cookson | Hatchet photographer ment team after the Colonials' since our first game. The entire The women's soccer team won its first two games of the season over the weekend, beating both UMBC and 1-0 loss to Howard Saturday. team came out so strong – we Mount St. Mary's 1-0. Sierra Smidinger, left, led GW with three shots against the Mount Sunday. Berhanu, a junior forward, were ready to win." scored GW’s only goal in the pair Head coach Tanya Vogel Mary’s team Sunday that Vogel against the Colonials, an offen- vided me with a great ball and of games over the weekend, on a agreed, excitedly pointing out called “a hard opponent” that sive assault Vogel said her team scoring opportunity.” penalty kick in the first minute of that “three major things went had “improved tremendously.” was lucky to survive. Vogel was also quick to well [on Friday]: we won, we The two teams traded blows “We were lucky to get out praise the play of defender the Colonials’ 3-1 loss to George scored and we kept [UMBC] off for much of the first half, with of the second half alive,” Vogel Jillian Morgan Sunday, who Mason Friday. Berhanu also tied the board.” neither team scoring and GW said. “The team needs to work returned to the backline af- for the team lead in shots over Vogel added that the im- on sticking to the game plan. ter spending last season as a the weekend with five spread be- provements the team made on We started off playing the way midfielder. Morgan’s presense tween the two games. ball movements and speed of we wanted to, and we need to on defense, Vogel said, gave Aluko, a freshman who plays play were evident throughout "We were lucky to get have the confidence to do that the Colonials a “more mature, the game, emphasizing the key until it works.” physical defensive presence.” both midfield and defense, contributions of junior Sierra out of the second half The Colonials managed to Mahon, the goalie, was sim- played significant minutes off Smidinger, senior Jillian Mor- keep the Mount off the board, ilarly enthused about Morgan’s the bench in both games. He had gan and Bruh. alive." however, and forced overtime, return to her former position. one shot in 37 minutes against “Sierra is a warrior,” Vogel during which forward Cara “It’s awesome to be able to the Patriots Friday and played 88 said. “She epitomizes our bat- Tanya vogel Cadigan put the game away switch it around and still be so minutes Saturday, replacing Se- tling mentality. And the mature Women's Soccer Head Coach for her team, scoring a sudden- in-sync as a team,” she said. performances of Jillian Morgan death, game-winning goal off Next up for the Colonials nior Kory Trott two minutes into and Molly Bruh were key to- of an assist from freshman Mel- are games at Loyola Maryland the game against Howard. day.” anie Keer to give GW its first Friday, Sept. 10 at 7 p.m., and Even after earning their first out-shooting the Mount by just winning streak of the season. then a home game Tuesday, victory of the season, there was two. After halftime though, “We have strong, fast play- Sept. 14 to face American. Kick- little time to rest for the Colo- Mount St. Mary’s came out on ers in our flanks,” Cadigan off for that game is set for 4 nials, who took on a Mount St. fire, putting five shots on goal said, “and Melanie’s assist pro- p.m. u upcoming games Women’s Volleyball Men's soccer suffers at UMBC Baltimore, Md. in last-second loss Tuesday, 6 p.m. by neil sharma shots on goal. Rudolph, who was Hatchet Staff Writer named to the Atlantic 10 All-Rookie team after his freshman season, has For 89 minutes Saturday, the become a major part of the Colo- Men’s soccer GW men’s soccer team managed to nials’ offensive scheme this season, stay even with its opponent, How- a role that Lidster said the second- at Longwood ard, keeping the score tied at zero year player is still adjusting to. and a victory just one goal away. “I think he’s progressing well, Farmville, Va. Then, with less than 60 seconds left he looked good in preseason,” in the game, the Colonials went on Coach Lidster said. “These games, Wednesday, 7 p.m. the attack, sending more players at he’s hurrying his shots, he’s hurry- their opponent’s goal in an attempt ing his final pass. When he gets a to overwhelm the Bison and steal a little more composed he’ll be fine.” last-second win. Beyond Rudolph and Berha- Women's Soccer Instead, it was Howard that nu, Lidster said he was especially capitalized, taking advantage of pleased with the play of his fresh- at Loyola, Md. GW’s weakened defense and net- man class. GW started three fresh- ting the winning goal for the Bison men against the Bison Saturday, Baltimore, Md. in the final minute. The 1-0 loss left and played three more off of the the Colonials (0-2) scratching their bench, a trend that the Colonials Friday, 7 p.m. heads after going winless in the head coach said would repeat D.C. College Cup to open the sea- throughout the season. How the son. team’s freshmen develop, Lidster “We just pushed too many said, will play a major role in deter- Women's Volleyball players forward, there were 30 sec- mining how the Colonials will fare onds to go, and we got beat on the this season. at Cleveland State counter attack,” head coach George “I think it’s a good freshman Lidster said. “We’ve gotta put it to- class. They’re gonna get a lot of Cleveland, Oh. gether for 90 minutes. There’s no playing time,” Lidster said. “It’s way we should have lost that game. going to be a learning experience Friday, 7 p.m. We lost our shape, and lost our dis- for them, but I think they can get cipline in the last minute, and we it together by the [A-10 tourna- got punished for that.” ment].” GW sophomore forward Seth The Colonials will look to earn Men's Tennis Rudolph led the Colonials with three their first victory of the season this Michelle rattinger | photo editor shots against the Bison, while junior Wednesday on the road at Long- Sophomore Seth Rudolph, left, led GW with three shots against Howard. The at UVa Tournament Yoni Berhanu put a team-high two wood. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. u Colonials have been held to just one total goal in two games so far this season. Charlottesville, Va.

Friday, all day Men’s Cross Country Hogan, who placed 27th in last year’s GW sports weekend Senior Zach Borenstein led GW with a NCAA Division I Championships. 13th-place finish at the Mount St. Mary’s GW will be in action again Sept. 18 in roundup 5K Duals last Friday, completing the Annapolis, Md. for the Navy Invitational. Men's Soccer course in just over 16 minutes. GW finished the race in third place as a team. Men’s Water Polo at Mount St. Mary's Women’s Volleyball Sophomore David McCutcheon made The men’s water polo team went 2-2 to The women’s volleyball team went 2-1 his debut in the race for the Colonials af- open its season this weekend in the Navy Emmitsburg, Md. over the weekend in the UVa Holiday Inn ter transferring from Cal Poly, finishing Open, topping Penn State Behrend 17-7 and Jefferson Cup, splitting its Friday games 19th with a time of 16 minutes, 15 seconds. Queens College 9-7 and dropping contests Saturday, 1 p.m. with a loss to Liberty and a win over Flor- Alex Dadds, also a sophomore, finished in against Mercyhurst and Atlantic 10 rival ida before topping tournament-host Vir- 23rd place after improving his time from Fordham by scores of 5-3 and 11-5. ginia Saturday. GW placed second in the the same event last season by close to 40 Against Penn State Behrend, GW got tournament overall, falling in a tiebreaker seconds. Freshman Daniel Kleine also four of its 17 goals from sophomore John to the Cavaliers, whose 8-2 sets record in made his debut for the Colonials, finish- Paul Bezerra and three each from senior Last word the two-day tournament topped GW’s 7-5 ing 24th. Peter Thomas and freshman Daniel Tyner. sets record. Next up for GW is the Navy Invita- Tyner also led the Colonials offensively "These games, he's Lauren Whyte led the Colonials in tional Sept. 18 in Annapolis, Md. against Fordham, netting a pair of goals kills in all three games over the weekend against the Rams in the loss. hurrying his shots, he's with 16, 13 and 13, respectively. Senior Ka- Women’s Cross Country Tyner once again shone on the second tie Zulandt led GW in hitting percentage Senior Jessica Stern placed sixth for day of the tournament, scoring once hurrying his final pass. against both North Florida and Virginia, the Colonials in the Mount St. Mary’s 5K in GW’s loss to Mercyhurst and five hitting .556 against the Ospreys and .429 Duals Friday, but as a team, GW struggled times in the Colonials’ win over Queens When he gets a little more against the Cavaliers. and finished sixth in the six-team event. College. Zulandt and setter Katie Crosby Junior Emily Foster finished in 30th place The Colonials will hit the pool this composed he'll be fine." were both named to the all-tournament and sophomores Julia Weir and Heather Saturday for day one of the two-day –George Lidster, men's soccer team. Stevens placed 37th and 38th, respective- Princeton Invitational in Princeton, N.J. GW will hit the road again later this ly. There, GW will face Santa Clara, ranked head coach, on the early-season play of week for a road date Tuesday against Held out of the race by GW head coach 13th in preseason polls, along with Iona, UMBC, set for 6 p.m. Brian Beil was 2009 All-American Megan Fordham and Harvard. u sophomore forward Seth Rudolph. The GW Hatchet CLASSIFIEDS September 7, 2010 w Page 9 GWMa r k e t p l a c e www.gwmarketplace.com (202) 994-7079 | [email protected]

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munity needs while the construc- crew will heed the recommenda- developers of the hotel, did not GW urges developer tion is taking place. tions given by the University, so return a request for comment on Initial demolition of the site as to not disturb students sleeping what times the construction crew to respect student is set to begin within the next few or studying in the area. plans to work during the day. weeks. “I don’t want it to be loud Sherrard said she encourages “We have shared with them when I have to wake up or study,” the community to stay informed sleep, study schedules the special challenges they will said freshman Maggie Rogers, a by visiting neighborhood.gwu. confront with this site – particu- Thurston resident. edu/cd for updates regarding the by Alex Markoff larly regarding pedestrian traffic Some students were both construction. Hatchet Staff Writer on and near the site as well as concerned about the noise and “Although this is not a Uni- the need to be sensitive to intense the fact that the hotel might de- versity project, we will share con- A number of community academic periods such as during tract from the campus feel of the tact information for the Marriott members and University officials end-of-semester finals,” Sherrard area. project on [the website] as well have reached out to the develop- said in an e-mail. “It’ll be disruptive when I as any other updates provided to ment team responsible for con- Though the land is situated want to get work done. I feel like us by the project team,” Sherrard struction on a new Marriott hotel between the 1959 E Street resi- if they are going to build some- said, adding that the point of con- on the Foggy Bottom Campus, dence hall, Old Main and Thur- thing over here it should be for tact on the website should be used urging the company to be respect- ston Hall, the project is neither the school, too,” said freshman if anybody in the area has “ques- ful of neighborhood noise levels funded by GW nor being built Gabby Tolchin, another Thurston tions and concerns about this and pedestrians near the con- on land owned by the University. resident. project as it proceeds,” as well as struction zone. Therefore, it will be completely Others who simply have class if “work is occurring outside the University spokeswoman up to the developer and the proj- in the area don’t see the construc- legally permitted time frame,” Michelle Sherrard said several in- ect team to decide upon hours of tion as being too much of an is- or “during periods of significant dividuals and University offices construction. sue. noise activities.” have contacted the Marriott de- D.C. law permits construction “The [Elliott School] building Developer Allstate Hotel LLC velopers – who plan to convert a to occur between the hours of 7 is so big and insulated that I don’t said it hopes to have the Marriott six-story Colonial Parking garage a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through think it will be a problem,” said Courtyard hotel completed by PHOTO courtesy of Mike Tyler at 515 20th St. into a Courtyard by Saturday. sophomore Jackson Henson. April 2012. Tyler said previously An artist's rendition shows the Marriott Courtyard Hotel Marriott – in an effort to ensure Students interviewed, how- Mike Tyler of MJ Tyler and As- the hotel will feature more than which will be built on 20th Street between E and F streets. the company is mindful of com- ever, said they hope the Marriott sociates LLC, who represents the 150 guest suites. u

becky crowder | hatchet PHOTOGRAPHER Kazakh Ambassador Erlan Idrissov spoke at the Elliott School of International Affairs Thursday about his country's economy. Kazakh leader seeks globalization by Kristen Saldarini sound economic system,” Id- Hatchet Reporter rissov said. In Kazakhstan’s case, it rests on metal-working, Kazakh Ambassador Erlan construction, budding tourism, Idrissov said his country is be- building infrastructure and coming more progressive in an advancing agriculture and tex- effort to become a competitor tiles. in the global economy, during Motivated by success, the a speech Thursday at the Elliott ambassador said, “We want to School of International Affairs. find our own niche in the global Idrissov centered his eve- economy.” ning address around the coun- Idrissov noted his country’s try’s potential, emphasizing its natural resources, but said ter- goal to “remain competitive minating resource dependency and attractive to businesses,” is a top priority. The country is while also maintaining favor- also working to improve infra- able relations with neighboring structure, with the intent to de- Russia and China, as well as the velop tourism. U.S. “Kazakhstan is a young na- Idrissov touted the Eur- tion that finds itself in a very asian country’s growing econo- challenging environment,” my, natural resources and pro- Idrissov said, but insisted the gressive education programs. country will be successful. “We woke up one morning “Kazakhstan is only go- and discovered we were inde- ing to continue to grow and pendent,” the ambassador said, improve, so, particularly as an explaining how Kazakhstan undergraduate organization, gained independence from the we’re thrilled to have the op- Soviet Union’s collapse in 1991. portunity to work with the am- Since then, the country bassador forum and bring the has improved drastically, Id- ambassador to campus,” said rissov said, although he ceded, Delta Phi Epsilon President Ju- “there’s a lot to be done.” lie Bailey, whose organization Upon liberation two de- hosted the event. cades ago, Kazakhstan almost Students responded posi- immediately moved forward tively to Idrissov’s talk. by adopting capitalism and Sophomore Emily Johan- embracing free-society sys- son said she was particularly tems. Stimulating a booming impressed. economy was, and remains, “I thought he was a great one of the country’s top priori- speaker, and I’m glad I had ties, he said. the opportunity to hear him “Stability rests on a very speak,” Johanson said. u