An independent student newspaper • Serving the GW community since 1904 • Always online at GWHATCHET.COM The GW Thursday • April 15, 2010 Volume 106 • Issue 56 HATCHET University names interim police chief by Lauren French ready to lead the department and Assistant News Editor will serve as interim police chief until a new police chief has been Just three weeks before cur- named,” Isom said in an e-mail. rent University Police Chief Dolo- “The role of the GW Police Chief res Stafford is slated to step down, will remain the same during this a University spokeswoman said interim period.” Wednesday that current Executive Isom has served under Stafford Assistant Chief of Police James as the department’s second-in- Isom has been selected to take over command for eight years. Execu- the department on an interim basis tive Vice President and Treasurer starting May 1. Lou Katz said he is confident Isom University spokeswoman Mi- will “serve the University well in chelle Sherrard said Isom is slated this interim role.” to take over after Stafford steps The search for a permanent down April 30, adding that the chief of police will continue until search for a permanent police chief the University finds the right can- will continue. didate, Sherrard said. Katz said “After serving on GW’s police force for more than 35 years, I feel See UPD: Page B4

Chris Gregory | Assistant Photo editor Task force identifies Security details flank Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, second from right, Tuesday evening after he attended a Russian rock concert in Lisner Auditorium. Medvedev was in town for a global summit on nuclear security. Russian president visits Lisner "top ideas" for savings by Lauren French that, in some cases, will take up to Assistant News Editor five years to be realized. After the Medvedev attends Russian rock concert after nuclear security summit community meetings on the Foggy After six months of gathering Bottom, Mount Vernon and Virgin- by EMILY Cahn and Priya Anand to Medvedev for the concert, but Street would not say why they suggestions, the University’s Inno- ia campuses, the ideas will be sub- Hatchet Staff Writers was pleased that he attended. were on campus. vation Task Force has highlighted mitted to Knapp’s senior officials A crowd of more than 100 peo- “A crowd of agents rushed out 15 “top ideas” - totaling more than for approval and analysis. Russian President Dmitry ple gathered around the building and he waved to the crowd,” said $25 million dollars in potential new “We’re coming into the third Medvedev was on campus Tues- and across the street from Lisner Luke Rosenbloom, a sophomore revenue and savings – to submit stage now, which we’re getting day evening to attend a concert at Tuesday evening, with onlookers who waited outside of the audito- to the GW community and senior feedback from the GW community Lisner Auditorium, a University hoping to catch a glimpse of the rium, said of the president's exit. administrators for review, a Uni- about the initial ideas,” Lenn said. official confirmed Wednesday. Russian leader. “Everyone cheered. I think this versity official said “It’s what we’re Medvedev, who was in D.C. H Street was closed between represents the GW experience.” Wednesday. calling the top for a global summit on nuclear se- 21st and 22nd streets and a motor- Junior Kelsey King said she The 15 ideas ideas.” curity, was seen exiting Lisner at cade adorned with Russian flags was thrilled to see the Russian will be evaluated Lenn stressed around 9:40 p.m. Tuesday night, was parked along the north side leader exit the auditorium. and commented "Most importantly, the importance of after he attended a concert by of the auditorium while Medve- “I’m a huge Russian nerd and upon at the end of innovation occur- Russian rock band Time Machine. dev watched the performance. I’m studying abroad in St. Peters- April during three we're doing things ring at the Uni- University spokeswoman Can- More than a dozen vehicles and burg. I’m legitimately the biggest community meet- versity when it is dace Smith said Wednesday that numerous officials comprised the ings on April 20, 22 in ways that are in good financial GW did not extend an invitation motorcade, though officials on H See MEDVEDEV: Page A5 and 26, Associate standing. Vice President for innovative." “[Knapp] is do- Academic Opera- ing this because we tions Jeff Lenn said. are in great shape,” Fewer apply to School of Business Lenn also chairs the Jeff Lenn Lenn said. “Most task force's steering importantly, we’re committee. Associate Vice President for doing things in by Nicolas Diaz interest in majoring in business. be losing popularity because of the The task force Academic Operations ways that are inno- Hatchet Reporter Between the 2008-2009 and 2009- current economic crisis, Associate is part of a plan vative.” 2010 school years, the number of Dean for Undergraduate Programs launched by Uni- The eight ideas The School of Business was the students expressing interest in be- at the School of Business Lawrence versity President from the learning only undergraduate school at the ing accounting and finance majors Singleton said. He blamed the drop Steven Knapp to and teaching com- University to receive fewer appli- dropped 16 percent, and the num- in applications received on the di- identify opportunities for fundrais- mittee include increasing hybrid cants this year than last, even as the ber dropped 18 percent for those in- minished prospects for successful ing and efficient spending over the courses; increasing study abroad University received a record-break- terested in business administration. careers in business in the midst of next five years, with the eventual opportunities and study abroad ing number of undergraduate ap- The School of Business, which economic difficulties. goal of injecting $60 million per centers; creating a January Term, plications overall. But GW is not the jumped 14 spots this year to be Singleton said the decreased year into academics and student signature interdisciplinary courses, only school seeing fewer students ranked 51st in the BusinessWeek number of applications does not life. and four-credit pathways toward a interested in business. rankings, received 115 fewer ap- alarm him, but as a result, busi- Unlike the $2.8 million in sav- major; and developing internships According to a report released plications than it did last year – a ness schools must cope with the ings the task force announced last for academic credit. in January by the National Research 3 percent drop. The University as a fact that “the financial crisis may week, the $25 million have yet to be January Terms are classes Center for College University Ad- whole saw 21,135 applications, a 6 be dissuading some students from saved, Lenn said. The approximate scheduled between the fall and missions, fewer high school seniors percent increase over last year. savings or new revenue linked across the country are expressing Business as a career choice may See BUSINESS: Page A5 with each idea is only an estimate See ITF: Page A5 Son of former Iranian leader touts democracy by ERICA OBERSI Society, which drew more than 300 Hatchet Reporter students. “As it turned out, the events surrounding the fraudulent Audience members greeted election in June 2009 caused the Reza Pahlavi, the son of the late people of Iran to reach their point Shah of Iran, with a standing ova- of no return, and the regime to tion when he spoke of the relentless abandon all pretenses of faith, na- pursuit for democracy and human tional pride and humanity.” rights in Iran at an event Tuesday The former crown prince of night at the Elliott School of Inter- Iran showed his admiration for the national Affairs. unprecedented mass-scale dem- Pahlavi – who has lived in exile onstrations against the totalitar- in the U.S. since the ousting of his ian regime that happened for the father at the time of the 1979 Islam- first time in the 31-year-old Islamic ic Revolution – expressed his sup- Republic's history. He praised the port for the protests following the nameless heroes who permeated disputed 2009 elections and said the news with video clips, Twitter that it was up to the Iranian people updates and blog posts that made to move toward democracy. the international community aware “For those of us who have de- of the events unfolding within. voted our entire lives to the cause “The courage and resolve of of democracy and human rights these everyday heroes in Iran in the in Iran, we had hoped to avoid face of the tyranny, injustice and this day and these tragic conse- brutality of the regime has earned Michelle Rattinger | ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR quences,” Pahlavi said at the event, Reza Pahlavi, the son of the late Shah of Iran, spoke Tuesday at the Elliott School of International Affairs. Rahlavi said Iranians hosted by the International Affairs See PAHLAVI: Page B4 were searching for democracy and human rights despite governmental threats and violence.

Men's tennis SPORTS OPINIONS Senior raises NEWS NEWS heads to A-10 So, the cops showed up... money for cancer- Production company wants students to explore D.C. tourney Columnist Gabrielle Friedman talks about the ways to stricken sister Wild North DJs host warehouse parties in NE, urge Colonials will keep your record clean. • Page A4 Nik Alexoff will students to get out of Foggy Bottom. • Page A5 look to translate ARTS walk 450 miles to top seed to Dressing up a worn fashion sense fundraise for his University ends dual degree program conference title. GW alumna Nicole Aguirre launches Worn, a fashion sister's condition. The six-year law program ended this year after low • Page B1 • Page A3 enrollment. • Page A6 magazine, this month. • Page B6 Sarah Scire | Senior News Editor | [email protected] Emily Cahn | Campus News Editor | [email protected] Hadas Gold | Metro News Editor | [email protected] Lauren French | Assistant News Editor | [email protected] April 15, 2010 2.0 Amanda Dick | Campus News Editor | [email protected] Amy D’Onofrio | Assistant News Editor | [email protected] H News SnapShot In Brief Official: Blunt injuries caused pedestrian’s death The 25-year-old Arlington wom- an who was struck last Tuesday by a large SUV on the southeast side of Washington Circle died from “mul- tiple blunt injuries,” a spokeswoman for the Office of the D.C. Medical Ex- aminer said Tuesday. Beverly Fields, a spokeswoman for the Office of the D.C. Medical Exam- iner, said the office had determined Anh-dao Xuan Huynh died of “mul- tiple blunt injuries” after being run over by a SUV. Fields said the death was accidental. An investigation into Huynh’s death was sent to the District’s Major Crash Investigation Unit. Gwendolyn Crump, acting director in the Office of Communications for the Metropolitan Police Department, said Tuesday that the “investigation is continuing.” University spokeswoman Michelle Sherrard said Wednesday that several agencies “have looked at the safety of Washington Circle for pedestrians and traffic, and the University has always been happy to work with them.” It is unknown if Huynh was jay- walking when she was struck. Representatives from the D.C. De- partment of Transportation did not Ashley-lynn goldstein | hatchet photographer return requests for comment Wednes- First-year law students, Mike Percello, left, and Carmine Sislano, let loose during an event Monday afternoon in University Yard. day. –Lauren French Calendar Correction Thursday Saturday Sunday In “GW climate plan stays on schedule” (April 8, p. 1), The Hatchet R.E.P.P. It Up: Safer Sex Party Bhangra Blowout PCS Culture Show: Tandaan X TRAiLS: Whitewater rafting reported that the Climate Action Plan Win games and prizes Watch the annual Experience Filipino culture with Get out of D.C. and into would be unveiled April 22. An over- while watching “The Vagina international, the Philippine Cultural Society as the water with GW TRAiLS view of the plan will be released on that date, and the full plan will be re- Monologues” with the intercollegiate the group shares traditional and as they travel to Ohiopyle, leased on May 15. Multicultural Student Services South Asian dance modern traditions, dancing and Pennsylvania for a day of whitewater rafting. In “Pulitzer Center will offer grant Center. competition. singing. to selected SMPA student” (April 8, 2127 G St. | 7 to 9 p.m. D.A.R. Constitution Hall Jack Morton Auditorium | Marvin Center Great Hall | 7 p. 1), The Hatchet referenced GW | 7 to 11 p.m. 6 to 10 p.m. a.m. to 11 p.m. alumnus Anders Gyllenhaal, who is the chair of the Pulitzer Prize Board. The board is not related to the Pulitzer Center, and the paragraph referencing Gyllenhaal has been removed from the online version of the article. Multimedia H All this and more... Now at gwhatchet.com

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“I can only pry doctors for so miles a day, so the journey Nik Alexoff will much information, try and should take him a month and read as much as I can, sit in the a half. He noted the most dif- walk trail back hospital for as long as I can, but ficult aspect will probably be at a certain point I was here [at the time until he is reunited GW]. I was hundreds of miles with his family. to New York away. Being so helpless was “The funny thing is, it one of the toughest things for makes the time until I see her by Husna kazmir me.” longer. But she knows about it, Hatchet Staff Writer It was during a conversa- she’s really happy for me,” he tion with a friend from home said. Four hundred fifty miles. about hiking the Appalachian Extremely reluctant at That's the distance that Trail that Alexoff concocted characterizing his actions as separates Nik Alexoff from his the plan to walk home, real- laudable, Alexoff believes that younger sister, Randi – who izing he could leverage it into his plan is not out of the ordi- suffers from a rare form of bone a fundraiser for Randi. nary. cancer – and it’s the distance he “E-mails were going “I’m not really doing plans to conquer as soon as he anything crazy. It’s what any graduates. older brother would do for Alexoff plans to walk 450 his younger sister,” he said. “I miles along the Appalachian "I'm not really doing don’t like the attention, and I Trail to his home in Westhamp- don’t deserve the attention be- ton, N.Y. to raise money for anything crazy. It's cause it’s not about me.” Randi’s medical treatment. His friends clearly dis- Since announcing his walk- what any older agree, calling Alexoff’s actions a-thon through a group on Fa- brother would do for motivating and proactive, as cebook, Alexoff has garnered do the hundreds who have more than 850 followers and his younger sister." joined the Facebook group for plans to set up a Paypal Web a plan that was originally in- site to collect donations for his Nik alexoff tended only for close friends, endeavor. family and local Westhampton The idea for the hike, he Senior businesses. said, was his way of overcom- Alexoff plans to docu- ing the hopelessness he felt ment his journey through the being miles away from his around in my family when it use of a satellite transponder 14-year-old sister, who a year happened, everyone think- that will keep track of his ago was diagnosed with os- ing, ‘What you can do now to daily progress on a Web site. teosarcoma, a rare form of pe- raise money.’ I couldn’t think Though people can donate diatric bone cancer that afflicts of anything at that time, but lump sums, Alexoff envisions pubescent children. It is also then a friend mentioned this more per-mile sponsorships, a way to raise money for the plan and I started thinking which could start at 5 cents lifelong medical costs his fam- about it,” Alexoff said. “So I per mile. All funds raised will ily will endure to keep Randi thought, maybe I’ll hike the go to the nonprofit established healthy, he said. Appalachian Trail and walk by Alexoff’s family, Lend a “I would do everything I home. That’s enough of a thing Hand for Randi. could, but I was at the mercy so that people can sponsor me. Though Randi is expect- of a disease,” Alexoff said of Health care costs are in the Chris gregory | assistant photo editor ed to make a full recovery, Senior Nik Alexoff will walk 450 miles of the Appalachian Trail after graduation to help support and being separated from his sister news for a reason, you know. she will have to undergo one fundraise for his little sister, Randi, who suffers from osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer. as she went through weeks of Any donation I raise is going more major surgery because intensive chemotherapy and to be helpful.” she is still growing. Alexoff painful surgeries to replace Seniors Jon Garrett and Joe brought up his plan last semes- Alexoff said he has started days after Commencement, said he plans to spend next her knee and femur bone with Parise, two of Alexoff’s long- ter. researching and compiling the held May 16. Two friends year at home and available for artificial bone – a measure to time friends, said they were “I thought he was crazy,” materials he needs for his hike, from home will join him. He Randi as she transitions into remove the cancerous cells. surprised when Alexoff first Garrett said. which he plans to start two said he will try to average 15 high school. u Au Bon Pain overcharged GWorld users $7,500 by Amanda D'ambra tween January 2 and March rants. Bon Pain. month that the overcharging first swipe did, in fact, go Hatchet Staff Writer 15, University spokeswom- “BbOne (which pro- Sherrard said Tuesday was the result of an inter- through, thus the duplica- an Michelle Sherrard said cesses all merchant transac- evening she did not know face issue with BbOne, the tive charges,” he said. The overcharges that oc- earlier this month. Sherrard tions for GWorld) and the how many GWorld users system provider for GWorld Schonfeld said some stu- curred at the Au Bon Pain confirmed last week that the merchants reconcile GWorld were affected. Students were cards. dents had filed University in the Shops at 2000 Penn overages amounted to more sales monthly. This practice reimbursed April 2. “The problem was that Police Department reports totaled $7,500, a University than $7,000. identifies any discrepancies Both Sherrard and GWorld card swipes resulted after the double charges. official said last week. Senior Associate Vice in sales,” Schonfeld said in Schonfeld said the Universi- in erroneous ‘transmission “A small number of Some students, faculty President for Administra- an e-mail. ty believes the overcharging failed’ notices,” Frechette students filed reports with and staff making purchases tion Ed Schonfeld said the He added that it was this was unintentional. said. Cashiers at the fran- University Police regard- on GWorld cards were mis- University has no indication reconciliation process that Ed Frechette, senior vice chise swiped the cards a ing questionable charges on takenly charged up to twice that similar mistakes have helped identify the over- president of marketing for second time after seeing this their GWorld cards at Au the cost of their orders be- occurred at other restau- charging that occurred at Au Au Bon Pain, said earlier this notice, only to later find “the Bon Pain,” he said. u Justin Guiffré Lyndsey Wajert Opinions Editor Contributing Editor [email protected] [email protected] H OpinionsApril 15, 2010 w Page A4 Staff Editorial Knapp era begins in earnest Using the bag Addressing In this administration, faculty opinion matters more communication issues tax for street ne need not love the Henry James reasoned debate may influence adminis- There has been a distinct change in novel Golden Bowl to appreciate tration decisions. the way students talk about campus that small events can carry great The substance of the faculty letter de- security this semester. Whether due Omeaning. We have had such an event at serves more careful consideration, and sweeping to the frequency or content of Crime GW. A distinguished group of 11 faculty I would welcome further discussion on Alerts, students have taken more no- members argue clearly and passionately that in one public forum or another, but I tice of the e-mails. This is developing against the main proposition of one of my would note at this point that I agree with The money should go into somewhat of a problem for the recent opinion pieces in The Hatchet. Now much of the response. The writers fully en- University Police Department, an or- the piece, in which I proposed we close the dorse the administration’s buyout offer to toward more than one fund ganization currently in transition with engineering school, could the bulk of the senior faculty the departure of Dolores Stafford and well have been written in engineering, a conclusion the announcement of Executive Assis- to stimulate a response, Donald Parsons I arrived at as well, though s of January 1, the District requires tant Chief of Police James Isom as in- which would seem to more reluctantly. They also stores that sell food or liquor to terim chief of police. We see students make a reaction unremark- embraced the idea that tech- charge 5 cents per plastic bag beginning to lose confidence in UPD's able. But that is not the case at GW. In the nology and engineers are important in usedA by customers. Four cents go to the ability to keep the campus safe. This last few years, I have put forth a steady modern societies and that engineering is Anacostia River Cleanup and Protection is something the department must ad- flow of opinions on University happen- well worth teaching. It is good that the Fund, and the remaining penny is given dress. ings without serious faculty response. community be reminded of that, though, to the retailer. Students, however, should know Many pieces have touched on administra- as with most economists, I personally find Mayor Adrian Fenty, however, an- that the recent spate of Crime Alerts tion misadventures and almost no faculty the argument obvious. Economists rarely nounced earlier this month that he’s hop- does not necessarily mean an increase member ever disagreed, but certainly not dream of returning to Thomas Hardy’s ing to allocate some of the money raised in crime on campus. In fact, there has all. We now have scholars disagreeing on Wessex or George Eliot’s Middlemarch. In by the bag fee to a street-sweeping pro- been no increase in campus crime, Isom an important GW policy issue and laying our own way, we get rewarded for mov- gram in his budget for 2011, initiating said Wednesday. This effectively means out their reasons publicly. ing people along from just such environ- conversation about how the money might that students, who have taken to social My pleasure goes far beyond the sim- ments. The harder question, to which the be used. media in particular to voice their safety ple joy of being noticed. I am almost sure writers contribute some interesting ideas, that the absence of earlier responses arose is whether it is best taught at GW. Madeline Twomey because faculty felt that faculty opinions, The one argument I would emphatical- Grounding the police more mine or theirs, did not matter. There was ly reject is the call for moving the discus- Columnist little to gain in voicing complaint in the sion to a secret faculty governance forum strongly in the GW community Trachtenberg years. Without simplify- to avoid disturbing students and parents. ing greatly, the president got an idea for This partly suggests a misunderstanding Though councilmember Tommy Wells, will be an effective way of a building project, the treasurer figured of how faculty governance operates. De- D-Ward 6, opposes Fenty’s allocation of out how to finance it, and the executive bate in the Faculty Senate is open, with the bag fee funds, keeping D.C.’s streets keeping students informed and vice president for academic affairs de- remarks distributed to the entire commu- clean will ultimately benefit the city and cided which student services would be nity. A Hatchet reporter attends regularly. the Anacostia River. The Anacostia is feeling safe, and minimizing “retrenched” to achieve the treasurer’s The argument also reflects differences in D.C.’s “other” river, which runs through guidelines. One could publicly lampoon our view of the University. Academia, at Southeast D.C. and is highly polluted due misperceptions. the president’s decisions to the amuse- its best, is built on robust public debate of to both an antiquated sewer system and ment of colleagues, friends and family, options and decisions. rapid development around the river. The but GW events pretty much went as his That said, I do not want to minimize fee, which initially sparked controversy concerns, are responding to the Crime whims took him. I am not saying the pres- the writers’ important contribution to this in D.C., has already seen an incredible Alerts in a way that doesn’t represent ident’s whims were invariably bad, just debate. The reality is that faculty mem- amount of success – reducing plastic bag the realities of safety on campus. UPD inevitable. After all, he spent almost 20 bers are actively engaged in discussing purchases by 50 to 80 percent. has a duty to ensure that the informa- years NOT building a monolithic science an important community issue in a pub- Roughly 20 percent of all refuse that tion it releases does not have the effect and engineering center. The point is that lic forum. Optimists, of which I am one, ends up in the Anacostia River is com- of misleading students and instilling it did not matter what faculty or students would argue that such an exchange arises posed of plastic bags, according to sta- fear in the student body. thought about his projects - they were go- because ideas and arguments about cam- tistics from the D.C. Department of the We suggest that UPD examine its ing to happen. The reaction to my propos- pus issues now matter. Perhaps the Knapp Environment. This is mainly due to water Crime Alert policies to give students al to close the engineering school suggests era has begun in earnest. runoff, and according to the Environmen- a better context for the crimes about something else – that faculty believe that –The writer is a professor of economics. tal Protection Agency, street sweeping which it decides to alert campus. All reduces not only trash but also sediment, Crime Alerts should include brief sta- pollutants and virtually invisible trace tistics about trends in similar crimes. A day's worth of Crime Alerts metals that would otherwise end up in For example, a Crime Alert telling our rivers. If we use the bag fee money to students of an assault should include by Sara Fischer remove bags (and other trash) from our information about the number of prior streets, we’re stopping the problem before assaults that have been committed in it starts. Why would we wait until after perhaps the last month or semester, the fact to spend the money on fishing the and how those compare to recent years. trash out of the river? This would give students perspective It’s unfortunate that Wells, whose on whether there has been a significant ward encompasses parts of the river, is change regarding safety on campus, against the proposal. The argument made and would dispel the misconceptions by Wells is that the legislation passed to and negative attitudes that result from introduce the bag fee clearly stated that a lack of information. the money raised would go toward clean- UPD should also be cognizant of ing the Anacostia River. Street sweeping the racial implications of the content of is not the same as sifting through trash in the Crime Alerts. This issue was clearly the river. But if street sweeping can help demonstrated in the alert concerning reduce trash on the ground, it’s ultimately the reported stabbing on 21st Street last a good idea. Sunday. The e-mail read, “The suspects In addition, street sweeping will also were described by witnesses as black cosmetically benefit the city. Even if this males.” In the context of increasing were the only benefit, it is certainly a nice safety, this information is blatantly use- byproduct of street sweeping. less. Rather, these vague descriptions It may be campaign season in D.C., are inflammatory and often perpetuate with a tight race for Democrats in the negative racial sentiments. The Clery mayoral primary in September, but let’s Act, which requires university police leave the Anacostia River out of it. The forces to report incidents in a timely issue of street sweeping and cleaning the manner, gives discretion to these forc- river shouldn’t be turned into a campaign es as to what information should be tactic. The mayor’s opponent, GW alum- included in the reports. UPD should nus Vincent Gray, for example, should not practice this discretion more often, and fight Fenty on this. Save the debate for af- not simply include exceedingly vague ter the elections, and remember the over- descriptions of suspects. all goal: cleaning D.C.’s “forgotten” river. The department should also con- –The writer, a junior majoring in political sider more creative ways of increas- communication, is a Hatchet columnist. ing campus safety. This could include outreach by officers to student groups and residence halls, simultaneously educating students on safety and creat- So, the cops showed up ing a closer relationship with students. Grounding the police more strongly in Know the steps you can take to clean your record the GW community will be an effective way to minimize misperceptions while t’s a Friday night and you need to let off Bottom line: When you get caught, there is a in another incident that would receive judicial keeping students informed and feeling some steam. You invite a couple of friends paper trail. But this does not mean your life action as well, and work on becoming a more safe. over, engage in a little beer pong, and then is over, come time to apply to law school or vital member of the GW community - either It’s important to remember that Iall of a sudden you hear it - the UPD knock. that internship you’ve been lusting over for through participation in campus organiza- students are not afraid of an actual in- As you attempt to dispose of all 24 Natty a year. tions, academic excellence, or community ser- crease in crime. Rather, students are be- Light cans, you already know: Your fate is Under D.C. law, some convictions can be vice. This is an extremely subjective process, coming more afraid to walk the streets sealed. Or is it? sealed if you meet certain requirements – like but certainly worth the try if you find yourself at night because communication be- College is a time for youthful indiscre- not being convicted of felonies and certain tween UPD and the student body could tions. We make mistakes, we misdemeanors, and not hav- improve. Putting these alerts in context learn from them. But through Gabrielle Friedman ing any other pending cases without unproductive information is the journey, it is imperative (except for a minor offense). College is a time for youthful the simplest means of resolving this that we educate ourselves Assuming you have met these indiscretions. We make mistakes, problem. about the consequences of our Columnist requirements, the record could actions. It is no secret that the be sealed and you can have the we learn from them. But through Student Judicial Services' process is less than freedom to move on with your life. Under this transparent, and D.C.’s Metropolitan Police rule, your future graduate school or future the journey, it is imperative that Quotable Department does not have the reputation for employer would be none the wiser. brushing off underage drinking violations. In Here at GW, expungement is also a pos- we educate ourselves about the times of trouble, you are often your only ad- sibility. According to the Office of Student Ju- "By the end of the night vocate. dicial Services’ Web site, all disciplinary files consequences of our actions. According to D.C.’s Public Defender are automatically expunged after three years there’s just sweat all over the Service’s Web site, “whether one is arrested, from the date of violation or upon graduation charged, acquitted, convicted, or has an out- - whichever comes first. This may be a sigh of in that position. dance floor." standing warrant, the courts and law enforce- relief for those wanting to apply to graduate Now if you ever have to open the door to ment are almost certain to keep and maintain programs, but for those who may need a clean that heart-stopping knock, at least you will be Sami Yenigun, a senior, on parties thrown a record of that incident.” This also includes record sooner, there is still hope. A year after armed with the facts. So take a deep breath, minors who may have had their conviction the violation, students can submit a request, relax, and know that a run-in with UPD or by a production company, called Wild North, set aside due to their age and cases that have in writing, addressed to the associate dean of MPD does not necessarily mean the end of a ended in dismissal. This policy of record- students explaining why they believe their successful future. that he and a fellow student started. keeping also holds true here at GW, where record should be expunged early. For a suc- –The witer, a freshman majoring in even a first-time offense is noted in an SJS file. cessful early expungement, try not to engage international affairs, is a Hatchet columnist.

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The GW Hatchet News April 15, 2010 w Page A5 Wild North pulls students out of Foggy Bottom bubble ty Bros.” legal thing – they paid the cops at Science Club where Yenigun, Student DJs “People are just dancing off and stuff – but we threw the Burns and Ben Howell, another from when they show up – first party since it became a le- Wild North member who de- which is about 11 – until four gitimate place,” Yenigun said. signed the group’s logo, pre- throw parties at in the morning,” said Yenigun. “It’s got graffiti on the walls, it’s viewed parts of Wild North 3’s “By the end of the night there’s got a view of the Capitol, it’s got playlist to get people excited for NE warehouse just sweat all over the dance some weird art installations in the upcoming party. floor.” it. It’s kind of a bizarre, low-key Junior Simone Freeman, by Caroline Coppel Tilden and Yenigun teamed place.” who does marketing for Wild Arts Editor up with Burns and Holland in Yenigun said more than North, said the group’s parties late 2009, after meeting them at 600 people showed up to the offer a different night out for Sami Yenigun wants you to a birthday party where the stu- first party, held in mid-January; GW students. go wild. dents were DJing. most of them were GW stu- “These typical clubs where As DJ Sami Y, the GW senior “They came off as young dents. It wasn’t until the second you know exactly what music’s has revamped campus nightlife and enthusiastic,” Burns said. party, which attracted a bigger being played, when it’s closing, with Wild North, a production “Gavin and I…have been look- crowd, that the group realized they’re boring,” she said. “We company he formed with other ing for somebody who is like us: they were on to something. want to keep pushing the enve- students and local DJs this year. Francis Rivera | Hatchet Photographer just out of college, or in college, “The vibe of the second one lope, making it bigger and bad- This semester, Wild North host- Sami Yenigun DJs at Science Club earlier this month. Together, he and really hungry to throw par- was incredible… people had der every time. This warehouse ed two successful dance parties and fellow student Eric Tilden founded Wild North. ties and DJ and take this thing their hands in the air almost the idea, it’s just getting it kind of in a Northeast D.C. warehouse seriously.” whole entire night,” Burns said. grungy and funky and cheap.” that brought GW students out scene in D.C. and I think that too will have a general idea of a typ- Passion melded with op- “I think the Wild North parties, Even the group’s name is a in droves to a typically under- often GW students don’t know ical Wild North party. Yenigun portunity: Burns said he ap- in terms of the GW crowd, have call to explore different parts of visited area of the city. anything about it… There’s po- and fellow Wild North founder proached Yenigun with an done well because it’s been a the District, Yenigun said. Yenigun said the group’s tential for a bunch of people to Eric Tilden (a.k.a. DJTJ) alter- “open date” for a party at 411 step outside of what’s normally “The parties that we threw mission is to foster a stronger learn a lot about this city, and for nate hour-long sets with Chris Warehouse, a funky building on going on.” at the warehouse are both north relationship between GW stu- music to be the connection.” Burns and Gavin Holland, two New York Avenue that has only The group, led by Yenigun, of Foggy Bottom,” Yenigun said. dents and the D.C. community. Picture several hundred area DJs who also helped start become a legal venue in the last started a blog and began plan- “[Wild North] comes from the “It’s about getting out of the people dancing for five hours the group. Yenigun and Tilden two years. ning a third warehouse party, idea, 'Come north GW students, comfort zone,” he said. “I think straight in an old warehouse to perform as “Pacemaker,” and “[411 Warehouse] had been scheduled for April 17. Recent- come north of Foggy Bottom. there’s a really cool, intellectual booming house music, and you Burns and Holland as the “Par- a totally underground, totally il- ly, Wild North hosted an event It’s wild up here.’ ” u

a flexible array of technologi- cally enhanced workspaces ITF and a blended learning envi- from p. A1 ronment.” The business processes winter semesters that tradition- committee submitted seven ally meet five times a week, ideas, including developing packing a full semester into the a GW temp agency – for stu- month of January. The classes dents and others interested in would allow interested stu- temporary part-time work – dents to graduate earlier and creating an energy consortium, would bring in an estimated consolidating the graduate $682,433 in new tuition rev- admissions process, reducing enue, Lenn said. the amount of space the Uni- The learning and teach- versity leases, telecommuting ing committee also proposed for faculty and staff, develop- spending $1.5 million on reno- ing a unified calendar for GW, vating the first floor of Gelman and using programs like iBuy Library. Lenn declined to com- to consolidate purchases across ment on why Gelman Library the University. renovations are included in the iBuy is a program that al- “top ideas,” which designed lows faculty to buy computers to save money or create new and other technology through a revenue. According to the task consortium, lowering the prices force’s Web site, the money for such products. The strategic will be spent to “renovate the sourcing program is estimated first floor of Gelman to create to save $6 million. u

number to warrant concern. Business as a whole is less attrac- BUSINESS tive around the country, and the from p. A1 School of Business would not expect to outperform this trend seeking careers in business.” due to an increase in rankings, “We have infused ethics and he said, adding it is possible corporate social responsibility D.C. could attract students to into the curriculum to prepare majors other than business be- students to lead,” he said. cause of the political landscape Singleton said the upsets in in the District. the current economic environ- Rau was confident that a ment may affect the school in one-time deviation from the the long run. general trend of applications re- “I just attended a confer- ceived is not enough to jump to ence of business school leaders conclusions about the School of from across the nation, and this Business academics. is a common experience right “If business as a whole is a now,” Singleton said, referring little less attractive around the to the low applicant levels. country as a major, one would Senior Associate Dean for not expect any immediate surge the School of Business Pradeep in applications because of the Rau said 115 fewer applications improvement in rankings,” Rau was not a significant enough said. u

dignitaries to the District, has snarled traffic across the city. MEDVEDEV The press contact for from p. A1 Maestro Artist Management Inc., the talent agency that Russian nerd in the universe hosted the concert in Lisner, so I’m incredibly excited,” did not return request for King said. comment. Phone calls to the The nuclear summit, Russian Embassy were not which has brought many answered. u Page A6 w April 15, 2010 News The GW Hatchet Phillips: Fundraising is key for next dean Univ. ends dual would be a harder road be- by U.S. News and World Re- School of Business cause the competition gets port. In 2009, the graduate stiffer the further up you go. program was ranked 55th And that’s going to take a lot by U.S. News and World Re- degree program leader prepares to more work to continue devel- port. BusinessWeek ranks the opment of the curriculum.” undergraduate sustainability tracted enough students to re- step down She added, “It’s probably major No. 5. Officials said law main cost-effective in the long going to take some addition- “We are now regularly term.” al faculty appointments and ranked both nationally and program failed to Brand-Ballard said he has by saira thadani some additional funding for internationally and that has enjoyed his time working with Hatchet Staff Writer student scholarships.” happened under her watch,” the program, which he said at- Phillips said the incom- Rau said. attract students tracted extremely competitive A strong sense of fund- ing dean should also focus Rau said Phillips is a “very students. raising, networking and stu- on maintaining a relation- methodical person,” com- by Matt Rist “The program succeeded dent outreach will be vital ship with students. ing to GW after a two-year Senior Staff Writer in recruiting some outstanding for the incoming dean for “Students are why we're process. While working as a students who might not oth- the School of Business, cur- here,” she said. “Obviously I chairwoman with the Fed- The University's acceler- erwise have matriculated at rent Dean Susan Phillips said interact [often] with the stu- eral Reserve when GW first ated six-year Bachelor of Arts GW,” Brand-Ballard said. Monday. dents in a variety of ways, recruited her, Phillips turned and Juris Doctorate program Third-year program par- Phillips announced in through their clubs and their Michelle Rattinger | Assistant Photo editor the position down because stopped accepting applica- ticipant and Columbian Col- October her plans to retire programs.” Dean Susan Phillips will retire at the she did not want to abandon tions this year after failing to lege senior James Bonneau at the end of this year, and During her tenure at GW, end of this academic year. the Fed with only two experi- attract enough students to fill said the program was the only a search for her replacement Phillips fundraised for and enced members. A year later, the program, a law school ad- reason he chose GW. Students is underway. In an interview oversaw the building of Ric who is very inclusive,” Senior the search for a dean began ministrator said Wednesday. already in the program will be with The Hatchet, Phillips re- and Dawn Duques Hall - the Associate Dean Pradeep Rau again and Phillips reapplied. The highly selective pro- able to finish as planned. flected on her 11 years at GW first building to completely said. “The School of Business After stepping down, gram offers incoming under- “GW was not my first and discussed ways the in- house the business school. now has an identity and we Phillips said she hopes to graduate students a chance coming dean could improve “Once they literally start- have definitely become more spend more time with her to earn a bachelor’s degree in the school. ed digging the hole for the visible as a business school in family and will continue the Columbian College of Arts “We are pretty solidly in building it was a rainy day, the last dozen years she has serving on educational and Sciences and a law degree "Being tentatively ac- the top 50 for undergraduate but I was out here and that’s been here.” boards and working on pub- from the GW Law School in cepted into one of the and we have just gotten into when I knew it was really go- The School of Business lic policy. She also plans on six years – a combination that the top 50 in the last couple of ing to happen,” Phillips said. was not ranked when Phil- guest lecturing at her un- would usually take seven premier law schools years for the MBA program,” Colleagues in the School lips entered her position, dergraduate college, Agnes years, according to the Office Phillips said, referring to of Business said Phillips’ and she said a major goal at Scott College, near Atlanta, of Undergraduate Admissions' in the country in high the school’s U.S. News and leadership and dedication that time was to gain a place and perhaps serving on their Web site. World Report, BusinessWeek will be missed. among the top 50 business Board of Trustees. GW Law School Senior As- school was just too Magazine and other college “She takes a lot of care in schools. Currently, the school But, she said, “I’m not sociate Dean for Academic Af- rankings. “I think we need to everything she does and is a is ranked 38th for under- planning to take on any new fairs Gregory Maggs said the good to pass up." move up to the top 25. That very consensus-type of person graduate business programs jobs.” u Columbian College requested to terminate the program last James bonneau fall, when no new students en- Junior CRIME LOG ing and throwing things tered into the program. UPD received a report from around the room. Theft “Given the small num- bers, and the large amount of Assault a student who claimed he Subject barred from was punched in the face 4/08/2010 – Old Main – administrative work, CCAS choice and in fact, I had not campus asked the Law School if the visited or toured GW while in 4/10/2010 – 23rd and I by a GW alumnus during a 4/09/2010 – Empire Time unknown – Case basketball game. closed program could be terminated,” high school,” Bonneau said. streets - 2:04 a.m. – Case Apartments – 2:18 a.m. – Maggs said in an e-mail. “I “But when I found out I had closed Closed by arrest Case closed UPD received a report from think that the BA/JD program gotten into the BA/JD pro- Disorderly Conduct a complainant unaffiliated was a worthwhile experiment, gram, I knew I couldn’t turn A student reported she had UPD responded to a re- but I guess it just did not work it down. Being tentatively ac- port of subjects throwing with GW that she lost her out.” cepted into one of the premier been talking with friends 4/06/2010 – Gelman Li- and was introduced to a objects from the windows wallet. When she claimed Dean of Undergraduate law schools in the country in brary – Time unknown of their apartment. Officers her wallet from UPD’s lost Admissions Kathryn Napper high school was just too good male subject. Later, the – Open case complainant and the sub- swept the area but found and found, she noticed her did not return phone or e-mail an offer to pass up.” nothing. health and car insurance requests for comment on the Bonneau said he was ject got into a verbal alter- A staff member reported cation. The subject then No suspects or witnesses cards were missing. closure. shocked to hear of the pro- to UPD that an unknown No suspects or witnesses Jeffrey Brand-Ballard, an gram’s closure, as he believes hugged her and when individual had defecated she told him to let her go, Drug Law Violation associate professor of philoso- the program appeals to high on the toilet seat in the Unlawful Entry phy who has served as the school students who know he tightened his grip. The lower level men’s room. complainant notified UPD 4/08/2010 – Schenley Hall Columbian College adviser for they want to attend law Case open – 5:28 p.m. – Case closed 4/10/2010 – West End – the program since its inception school. after the subject released 3:40 a.m. – Case closed in 2000, said the lack of inter- “It was a really great sell- her and officers identified 4/08/2010 – Mitchell est could be a result of the pro- ing point for both the under- and stopped him. UPD responded to a report Hall – 6:17 p.m. – Case of a suspicious odor. GW UPD responded to a re- gram’s selectivity. graduate and law school,” Subject barred from closed port of four male subjects “It is an extremely selective Bonneau said. “I’ve only heard campus Housing Programs staff conducted an administra- soliciting in the building. program, so students who are rumors about the reasons why UPD responded to a re- Subjects barred from offered admission often have the program was canceled 4/11/2010 – Lerner tive search and found 0.5 many other offers to consider but I really can’t imagine a port of a disorderly sub- grams of marijuana and campus Health and Wellness ject in a student’s room. from the nation’s most selec- problem that couldn’t be ad- Center – 4 p.m. – Case paraphernalia. tive schools,” Brand-Ballard dressed by modifying the pro- The complainant stated Referred to Student –Compiled by T.C. closed that the subject was yell- Flowers said in an e-mail. “Perhaps as gram rather than canceling it Judicial Services a result, the Program hasn’t at- outright.” u Dan Greene Louis Nelson Sports Editor Contributing Editor [email protected] [email protected] H SportsApril 15, 2010 w Page B1 UPCOMING GAMES Men's tennis takes top seed into A-10s Baseball by Elizabeth traynor that overconfidence plagued them in the past. Hatchet Staff Writer “We’re definitely not overconfident [this at Richmond year],” Hannah said. “We know what it’s Richmond, Va. For the past two years, the GW men’s ten- like to be the number one seed and lose. We nis team entered the Atlantic 10 tournament definitely want to win, but we realize that we Friday-Sunday as the top seed. And for the past two years, the have to do our job this weekend. Nothing will title eluded them. This weekend, the team will be handed to us.” once again enter the A-10 tournament – once Munoz also hopes that some of the pres- Softball again as the top seed – in search of the victory sure and focus will have shifted off GW in this that has so frustratingly escaped them. year’s tournament. Xavier, the reigning tour- vs. Fordham Coming off a three-match winning streak, nament champion for the past two years, now Mount Vernon softball field the Colonials are confident about their ability has a fairly young team. Munoz feels that the to advance in this year’s postseason in Mon- “pressure to perform in the footsteps of the Friday, 3 p.m. roeville, Pa. Not only are they playing well, graduates” could place the Xavier team under Saturday, noon but they also have a key ingredient the young the microscope, perhaps reducing the spot- team was lacking in past years. light on the GW team. at Liberty “We have more experience, and we’ve With a championship, the Colonials would Lynchburg, Va. been getting more confident and stronger ev- earn their first ever bid to the NCAA tourna- ery year,” junior Chris Kushma said. ment. Sunday, 1 and 3 p.m. “Inexperience was our downfall last year, “That would mean the world to the team,” as well as overconfidence,” said team captain Munoz said. “It’s a life-changing event. It’s Erik Hannah, also a junior. “This year, we’re what you play collegiate sports for. GW Women's Lacrosse more experienced and we feel good about men’s tennis has never been there, so they how we’re playing.” know it’s a part of history they’re trying to at St. Bonaventure “For the juniors who have been through accomplish.” Olean, N.Y. this twice,” head coach Greg Munoz said, Before the team can start thinking about “they understand what they’re going into and making history, however, there’s still unfin- Friday, 3 p.m. that it’s not just handed to them.” ished business to attend to. To that end, Munoz said the Colonials were “Winning means I can relax and play bet- vs. Duquesne hard at work all year in pursuit of another trip Hatchet file photo ter my senior year,” Kushma said, “because Pittsburgh, Pa. to the A-10 tournament. After dropping five Junior Chris Kushma and the Colonials have been the I’ll have accomplished what I’ve always want- straight matches in February and early March, top seed twice before, but have not yet won the title. ed to.” Sunday, 1 p.m. GW rallied to win eight of its final 11 contests He has one specific opponent in mind too. to finish the season strong. no expectations, but determination. It’s hard “I hope we play Xavier in the finals,” he “Last year, a couple of us burned out – the to think we’re not going to do well, but it’s a said, “and then get a little bit of revenge.” Women's Water Polo season seemed to take a long time,” Kushma tournament. The number one basketball team The tournament begins Friday, with GW said. “This year, it’s flown by and we have a doesn’t win the NCAA tournament.” getting a first-round bye and playing the win- at Maryland lot of energy left.” The theme of determination over expecta- ner of a morning match between Dayton and College Park, Md. Munoz said the team is “going in with tion carried over to the team, which agreed Richmond at 2 p.m. u Friday, 7:30 p.m.

Men's Tennis At home, baseball taken out by Hoyas by louis nelson “They caught four balls up at Atlantic 10 Championships Contributing Editor against the fence, a little bit of Monroeville, Pa. wind or a little more, you know, It’s been almost a week and a whatever, and you got seven or Friday-Sunday half since the GW baseball team eight runs right there,” he said. finished its home sweep of St. Bo- “It’s disappointing to come out naventure, capping a seven-game and not score the runs we needed Women's Rowing winning streak that included six to score, because we actually got straight wins over conference decent pitching for most of the at Atlantic 10 Championships opponents that vaulted the Co- game.” Camden, N.J. lonials into first place in the At- Georgetown did most of its lantic 10. Eleven days later, after scoring in the third fourth and Saturday, All day a 9-5 loss to Georgetown Wednes- fifth innings, roughing up GW day that marked the team’s sixth pitchers Kenny O’Brien and Jeff defeat in seven games, GW is still Griffith for seven runs and seven Women's Tennis tied for first in the A-10, but any hits in those three innings. The sense of achievement has seem- remainder of GW’s pitchers – at UMBC ingly since vanished. sophomore Stephen Oswald and Baltimore, Md. It was the Colonials’ third loss junior Tommy Gately before them this season in four tries against and sophomore Marshall Seed- Saturday, 11 a.m. the Hoyas, who dropped two out orff and freshmen Raj Dharmapal michelle rattinger | Assistant photo editor of three against their cross-town and Justin Albright after – com- Sophomore Ollie Mittag slides into second base Wednesday. Mittag had three rivals in a three-game set earlier bined to give up just two Hoya of GW's eight hits, but the Colonials have dropped six of their last seven games. Women's Water Polo this season. Although their eight runs on two hits. The Colonials’ hits Wednesday were their low- staff again struggled with its con- on so they can get after it for the series against the Spiders coming vs. Michigan est of the four games this season trol, surrendering seven walks weekend,” Eward said. “These up after a disappointing slate of College Park, Md. against the Hoyas, senior first and hitting three batters. next three games are very, very mid-week games, Mrowka said baseman Curtis Eward found GW also struggled in the field, important for us, in terms of A-10 regaining the positive momen- Saturday, 3 p.m. little fault with the offense. committing five errors. With a standings.” tum his team had earlier this sea- vs. Princeton “I can’t say how many times crucial three-game set approach- Offensively, GW was led by son is a must. we lined out to the right fielder, ing this weekend on the road in sophomore Ollie Mittag, who “It’s baseball, so you got to Smith Center how many plays that they made," Richmond, Eward said that while went 3-for-4, and junior Joe Mot- try to live and learn, but at some Sunday, noon said Eward, who went 1-for-3 mid-week, nonconference games to, who collected his first two hits point you gotta win some of these and scored two runs Wednesday. generally mean less than A-10 and RBIs of the season. Senior out- darn games,” Mrowka said. “We "I don’t know, that’s just baseball. contests, the Colonials can’t af- fielder Jon Chirumbolo was also got to get things going. We’ve just Sometimes balls don’t fall, some- ford to ignore them. strong at the plate Wednesday, been fortunate that we’ve been times they do.” “Going into A-10 play, I re- going 1-for-2 with a home run in able to win some games in the Number crunch GW head coach Steve Mrow- ally hope these mid-week games the eighth inning that pulled the weekend, and we’ve got to con- ka agreed with Eward’s assess- help people realize their mis- Colonials to within three. tinue to work hard and try to get The number of con- ment. takes, what they need to work With this weekend’s key road a positive thing going here.” u secutive matches the GW men's tennis team has won enter- Defensive mistakes help seal softball loss ing this weekend's Atlantic 10 tourna- by ELIZABETH TRAYNOR Heidi Penna replaced Nescio play tougher.” clutch,” Staehle said. 3 Hatchet Staff Writer in the third. Penna was able to The Colonials scored in the Despite the loss, Staehle was ment. The Colonials will be the top hold George Mason to its five- fourth inning and again in the optimistic about the team’s per- seed for the third straight year. After snapping a 14-game los- run lead for two innings before sixth, but never matched Ma- formance. ing streak over the weekend, the surrendering just one run in the son’s presence on the scoreboard. “Overall, we’re not disap- GW softball team fell 6-3 to local fifth. Freshman Sandi Moynihan and pointed,” she said, “Some kids rival George Mason Wednesday GW was plagued by defen- sophomores Lauren Wilson and are starting to get more comfort- Last Word at the Mount Vernon Field. sive miscues throughout the Amanda Zakari all scored for able at the plate and are doing Freshman Elaine Nescio took game, ultimately committing GW, and sophomore Jordyn better with two strikes, which "Sometimes balls don't fall, the mound for the Colonials (5- five errors that allowed for costly O’Donnell drove in one run. is something we’ve worked on 26) in the first inning, but George and important runs to be scored Penna, in addition to performing in practice. We did some good sometimes they do." Mason quickly established a by George Mason. on the mound, also drove in two things with runners in scor- GW baseball senior Curtis Eward on the lead, scoring four unanswered “Defensively today we made runs, something Staehle pointed ing positions, so offensively I runs in the first, due in part to a a lot of critical errors,” head out as a bright spot. thought we did well today.” Colonials' tough luck in Wednesday's 9-5 pair of GW errors. coach Kim Staehle said. “Our “Heidi had her first few at- Next up for the Colonials is a The Patriots scored again offense is scoring some runs, so bats today and she came through home game Friday against Ford- loss to Georgetown in the second, and sophomore the defense has to tie it up and with those RBIs, which was ham at 3 p.m. u Page B2 w April 15, 2010 The GW Hatchet Departing Editor Short, but sweet: My time as Hatchet Arts editor by caroline coppel of nowhere, just to watch a lery; I want you to know – in Arts Editor sports team lose. I don’t have writing – that I tried. Amy, I to sift through pages of copy really loved working with you I’ll keep this short. at midnight, correcting “El- last semester; you taught me I’ve enjoyed working at liott School” for the sixth or how to do my job. You’ll be The Hatchet, even though seventh time. great as campus news editor I haven’t worked here very I can, however, give my next year. long. I only became the arts writers a chance to cover their Thank you as well to my editor in January; as a writer favorite artists. I get advanced writers, who were constantly and then even as a contribut- copies of albums – sometimes pitching ideas and putting up ing editor, I didn’t make it they’re even good ones. I like with my frequent phone calls into the office very often. I just feeling slightly overwhelmed, and questions. I’m glad you filed my stories, did what I knowing that I’ll never be able stuck with arts, when there are was told and maybe met with to cover all the cool bands other sections that offer many my editor once in a while. and performances and exhib- more opportunities to write. I Still, this semester has been its that come to the city every hope you guys got to write at fun. I’ve gotten to know the day, but trying to anyway. least one story which you gen- people behind the paper, and Although I didn’t have uinely enjoyed covering. they have given me a greater a contributing editor this se- Kendra and Caroline, I appreciation for the content mester, I still had a lot of help think the arts section will be we publish. Before this semes- from fellow Hatchet people. in good hands next year. You ter, I would not have even said Thanks to every editor who both have impressed me with “we,” just “they.” wrote a Quicktakes column, your dedication and skill; the Everyone on staff works although you should have two of you will help it to be- hard, and tolerates stress just quit your jobs and come come a really strong page. levels that I cannot begin to to work for arts. Thanks es- This may well be my only fathom. I have never, for in- pecially to Rachel for sending paid job in journalism, which stance, run around early on a me Facebook events and other is fine. I was able to write and Sunday morning trying to lo- random ideas that turned out assign stories about things cate a stabbing victim. I have to be great, colorful stories. that I find interesting. I’m Chris Gregory | assistant photo editor never had to go on long, tire- Justin, I’m sorry I couldn’t do glad I got the chance to do Caroline Coppel enjoyed her time as arts editor – especially sitting next to Team Copy during some road trips to the middle the District Mixtape for Gal- that. –30– production nights. The GW Hatchet News April 15, 2010 w Page B3 SA Senate-elect picks four committee chairs tion’s goals with the stu- adding that he wants to cre- Bill to allow dents’ wants and needs,” ate guidelines to make the Waters said. “‘Academic Af- cosponsorship process “a lot committees to meet fairs is really what we are all more transparent.” Clark has here for.” been serving as vice chair of At the beginning of the this year’s Finance Commit- sooner also passes meeting, current Student tee. Life Committee chair Mi- Having both undergrad- by madeleine morgenstern chael Komo endorsed Dy- uate and graduate senators Senior Staff Writer lan Pyne for the new chair on next year’s committee position. Pyne, a sophomore “will keep everything fair,” The Student Association who currently serves as vice Clark added. Senate-elect met for the first chair on the Student Life The senate-elect also time Monday night to elect Committee, said he wants to passed a bill to allow the Rules its four committee chairs for increase communication be- Committee-elect and Finance the 2010-2011 school year. tween students and faculty. Committee-elect to legally Senators-elect Amanda “If we spoke more, we meet before the SA transition Galonek, CCAS-U; Chris would learn that we have a takes place April 28. Clark, U-At Large; Meredith Earlier this year, two Waters, SPHHS-U; and Dy- senators were temporar- lan Pyne, CCAS-U, will chair ily suspended after missing the Rules, Finance, Academ- "I'm looking forward to three consecutive commit- ic Affairs, and Student Life tee meetings. One of them committees, respectively. aligning the later sued current Executive “I thought it was im- Vice President Jason Lifton portant for an incumbent administration's goals and Sen. Erik Ashida, their [senator] to be Rules [Com- committee chair, in student mittee] chair,” said Amanda with the students' court, alleging that one of Galonek, one of this year’s wants and needs." the missed committee meet- non-voting freshman sena- ings had been held uncon- tors. Meredith waters stitutionally because it took Galonek added that her place before the SA transi- previous experience with Student Association tion. the senate would be helpful Academic Affairs Chair-elect The legislation passed when reviewing the candi- Monday is designed to pre- dates who come before the vent a similar problem from Rules Committee for execu- taking place next year. tive and legislative positions lot more in common than we At the beginning of the within the SA. think,” Pyne said of faculty meeting, Executive Vice Meredith Waters, the and students, adding that he President-elect Rob Maxim new Academic Affairs Com- is eager to bring the groups said he intends to refocus mittee chair and another one closer together. the senate’s priorities and of this year’s freshman sena- Newly reelected Finance improve its standing in the tors, said she wants to im- chair Chris Clark said he has eyes of the student body. prove service learning and several changes in mind for “We must focus on our spearhead Gelman renova- the upcoming year. constituents and put them tions next year. “I think the mid-year re- first,” Maxim said. “I’m looking forward view process can change,” –Jamie Blynn and Samantha to aligning the administra- said Clark, a sophomore, Stone contributed to this report.

High profile professor to speak at graduation ceremony An official from the De- Wednesday afternoon. Ho- to the school's Web site. partment of Labor and a tez chairs the Department of Borzi implements pri- distinguished research pro- Microbiology, Immunology vate sector retirement plans, fessor are slated to speak at and Tropical Medicine at GW health plans and welfare two GW medical graduation and is also a distinguished re- benefit plans. She was pre- ceremonies this May. search professor and Walter viously a research professor Dr. Peter Hotez will ad- G. Ross Professor. at GW in the Department of dress students from the In addition, Phyllis Bor- Health Policy. School of Medicine and zi, assistant secretary for the First lady Michelle Health Sciences at the school’s Employee Benefits Security Obama will speak at the graduation ceremony May Administration, will speak University Commencement 15, according to a letter elec- to graduates of the School ceremony on the National tronically distributed to med- of Public Health and Health Mall May 16. ical students and staff early Services May 15, according –Priya Anand Page B4 w April 15, 2010 News The GW Hatchet

continents, signatures were totalitarianism will soon be a collected and green wrist- thing of the past. Where infor- PAHLAVI bands in support of the move- mation flows freely, no man from p. A1 ment became ubiquitous, can easily deceive and sub- Pahlavi said. jugate another. This we have them the admiration of people But Pahlavi asked the in- learned from you.” the world over,” Pahlavi said. ternational community not Pahlavi, whose wife Yas- “And so begins what has been to directly interfere nor take mine Etemad Amini attended dubbed the first revolution of away from the legitimacy of GW as an undergraduate and the 21st century – the Twitter the Iranian people’s move- also graduated from GW with revolution – also called the ment. He called for a “proac- a law degree, said it was a Green Revolution.” tive role” by which countries special pleasure to speak to Pahlavi said one result impose economic sanctions students from his wife's alma of the Green Movement is upon Iran and companies that mater. that the world has a better support the regime. He also “I recall the many sleep- understanding of the Islamic asked the world to provide less nights as she worked to Republic of Iran on the one citizens with software to help meet course requirements hand, and the true desires of them overcome the various and studying for finals. So, in its citizens on the other. communication blockages im- a manner of speaking, I have “The black veil has been posed by the government. been where you are today,” he torn off the face of the re- At the end of his speech, said. gime,” he said. “Ultimately, I Pahlavi asked students to Behnam Taleblu, academ- am confident my country will bear witness to their genera- ic coordinator for the IAS, said be liberated from this dark- tion’s “first great struggle for the event was the organiza- ness. The Iranian people will human dignity.” tion’s crowning achievement prevail.” “Your brothers and sisters for the year. The summer of 2009 was a half a world away use the same “Tuesday’s event was the watershed moment for mem- Internet you use to take on premier speaking occasion of bers of the Iranian diaspora, one of the most brutal regimes the year for our organization,” some of whom have never vis- in the world, and they take it Taleblu said. “We brought the ited their homeland, to raise on with courage and convic- former crown prince of Iran awareness of the struggle tion,” Pahlavi said. “Your gen- to GW on our capacity, which inside Iran. Demonstrations eration uses new technologies took numerous phone calls were organized on different in ways that makes me believe and rigorous planning.” u

Katz said two search just easier ways for students firms have been retained to to hear about crime. UPD facilitate the search for these “There has not been an from p. A1 positions. Both searches have increase in campus crime,” been underway since the fall he said. “The electronic re- another search is underway but have not yet yielded suit- porting of the alerts has for a senior associate vice able replacements. brought them to the atten- president for safety and se- Isom is taking over the po- tion of more people at the curity, and both Isom and the lice department after a recent same time.” permanent chief of police will spike in student awareness of Sherrard said Stafford serve under that individual crime on campus. In the last could not be reached for com- once he or she is hired. two weeks, five Crime Alerts ment and a receptionist with “Filling the senior associ- have been sent to the Univer- the University Police Depart- ate vice president for safety sity community, informing ment said Stafford was out and security position is our students and staff about a of the office until Monday. top priority,” Katz said. “Once reported aggravated assault, Stafford announced in Octo- the senior associate vice pres- theft, unlawful entry, assault ber plans to retire after serv- ident for safety and security with a knife, and sexual as- ing for 18 years at GW. She has joined GW, they will have sault. told The Hatchet previously a significant role in the search The Student Association she plans to live in Delaware for the selection of the chief Senate passed a bill Tuesday and to work part-time for the of police. We look forward to night pushing UPD to create International Association of filling each of these -impor a campus map to log crimes. Campus Law Enforcement tant positions as soon as pos- Isom said Wednesday there Administrators when she sible.” is not more crime on campus, leaves the University. u

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They are D.C.’s creative side by featuring local also for sale at several D.C.-based busi- for the psychedelic, power-pop band, it is still a strong of- fashion and art. nesses, such as Redeem and Treasury, fering. As a photo intern with Vanity Fair last two locally owned clothing retailers that Dr. Dog carries its characteristic excitement and high summer, Aguirre decided the time was provided some of the fashions seen in the right for a D.C. fashion periodical. first edition. Aguirre plans for each sub- energy through the entire album. The album opens with “There was a large, gaping hole to fill” sequent edition to spotlight other such “Stranger,” a song guided by its catchy bass and viva- in the city’s fashion scene, Aguirre said. She retailers. also currently works as a full-time photo Though Aguirre said the magazine cious drum line; it’s reminiscent of the band’s older tracks editor at U.S. News & World Report. will probably publish two editions in like “Old Ways” and “Ain’t It Strange.” The following song, She recruited staff, and, earlier this 2010, the goal is to eventually have an is- “Shadow People,” begins more slowly with only an acous- year, received a Young Artist grant from sue for each season. The magazine should the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Hu- soon be for sale in at least one location in tic guitar, but the band quickly chimes in with jammy riffs manities that helped fund the magazine. each D.C. neighborhood for between $5 and a backing chorus that asks, “Where did all the shadow Aguirre, who graduated in December and $7. 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