Controversy strikes publications council - Page 6 Inside local student discounts - Page 9 Volume 3 An independent The Virginia publication at the College Issue 12 of William and Mary. April 23, 2008 The common sense paper Established 2005 Informer of record on campus. www.VAInformer.com Free speech advocate proposes Mail thief discovered, significant changes to College’s code incident kept quiet Hopes to turn W&M into a “Green Light” university by administration

Jennifer Souers Andrew Blasi they were discovered to Business Editor Editor in Chief have committed theft and is not permitted to return Braum Katz (’10), Student In late February, post to campus property. The Assembly Undersecretary of office staff discovered an Informer cannot confirm the Student Rights for Free Speech employee going through identity of the alleged thief Advocacy, is actively trying to student mail in search of and has no information protect First Amendment Rights valuables such as cash and regarding criminal charges at William and Mary by turning the gift cards. In the April resulting from the incidents. College from a “Red Light” into a 18th issue of The Flat Hat It has also been reported that “Green Light” university. A very a front page story alleged the Post Master General was prestigious designation awarded by widespread theft may be notified of the incident. FIRE (Foundation for Individual taking place at the campus According to sources, Vice Rights in Education), a green light post office. President of student affairs denotes campus policies regarding According to numerous Sam Sadler and Interim freedom of speech that are in anonymous sources within Vice President for student accordance with the Constitution, the college administration affairs Ginger Ambler held Supreme Court decisions and other and postal services, The a private meeting to discuss laws. “We have a very ‘free speech Virginia Informer can confirm the matter soon thereafter. friendly’ administration; I’m just that an employee was caught No information or public trying to take away any potential for in the act of theft in late statement was released by abuse,” Mr. Katz said. Readers of February. The employee was college officials following The Informer may be well aware of Jennifer Souers subsequently fired and the this incident, which may have these circumstances as first reported Red Light, Green Light: Katz’s effort to change speech tampered mail was resealed resulted in the undetected in our March issue. code policies in the Student Handbook are drawing significant and delivered to students. theft of a significantly higher With the support of the Student attention around campus. The employee was removed quantity of student mail. Assembly and The Virginia Informer, from the post office the day Mr. Katz has now presented four proposals to has become the center of our campus; this is the administration which, if approved, would a place where ideas should be disseminated A tale of two College Professors: turn William and Mary into a “Green Light” and shared,” he said. university. These proposals deal with what Mr. Katz is also working on a provision to legally constitutes harassment, discriminatory ensure that restrictions placed on banners The Williamsburg Redevelopment language and the right to distribute materials. and posters are legal. He cites the 1973 Miller “People have the right not to be harassed,” Criterion, which provides the legal definition and Housing Authority buys Mr. Katz says, “but we need to use the legal to which posters and similar materials must definition of harassment and not overstep our conform. He states that the current language professor’s house bounds.” Mr. Katz’s most pressing provision is could be abused to restrict posters with one that addresses the time, place and manner language that is not illegal, but simply presents Kristin Coyner restrictions for distributing materials that are an opinion someone may find offensive. Opinion Editor currently listed in the Student Handbook. “People have the right not to be threatened; Currently the handbook states that “requests they do not have the right not to be insulted,” On March 9, 2006 the Williamsburg City Council unanimously for demonstrations, rallies, vigils, and Mr. Katz argued. approved allocating up to $310,000 of city funds in a loan to the distribution of materials must be made in Mr. Katz’s provisions are all submitted with Williamsburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority (WRHA) for writing to the Office of Student Activities at the intention of revising the current codes so the acquisition of 110 Harrison Avenue. The WRHA is non-profit least 48 hours in advance of the event with that legal speech is not restricted. “I just want public agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia, separate from the specific location… The College reserves the the policies to match the law,” Mr. Katz said. He WRHA BUYS PROFESSOR’S HOUSE right to impose reasonable time, place, and passionately described his work as contributing continued on page ten manner restrictions upon such expressions” to the liberal arts experience. “Free speech is (Student Handbook, pg. 62-63). part of the fundamentals; liberal democracy Mr. Katz does not disagree with these means having things challenged.” Currently, conditions, so long as they are fair. “I he has submitted his proposals to former understand and support reasonable time, Vice President of Student Affairs Sam Sadler, place and manner restrictions. People’s new Vice President Ginger Ambler, Dean of education should not be interrupted. A rock Students David Gilbert and College President concert outside a classroom interferes with W. Taylor Reveley. They have not responded people’s learning. But we should make these directly to his proposals, but have stated that restrictions as least restrictive as possible.” In his issues will be placed on the agenda for response to questions about using restrictions their summer retreat. Mr. Sadler, in a prior to limit the possibility of handing out obscene email, stated that these changes might be materials, Mr. Katz argues that there are legal something that would have to go before the provisions against obscenity that would solve student body. Mr. Katz argued that if William that problem. Mr. Katz is working to allow and Mary were to implement his proposed distribution of newspapers and other materials updates, we would become one of the most on the University Center terrace. Currently free speech friendly university codes in the a “distribution-free” zone, Mr. Katz states nation. “This is something I feel is worthy of Kristin Coyner that if the administration wants to keep the the legacies of alumni Thomas Jefferson and Low-incoming housing? This Harrison Avenue property’s assessed terrace that way, they need to provide a legal John Marshall, both of whom were staunch value of $286,900 is markedly lower than the WRHA’s current asking justification for their actions. “The UC terrace defenders of our rights and liberties.” price of $389,900. CONTENTS Want to get every issue of The Informer in the mail? News...... 2 Inside look at the city E-mail [email protected] with your name and address, and we will send you an order form and your first Features...... 6 council candidates issue FREE! Arts & Culture...... 11 Opinion...... 14 Page 8 Page  The Virginia April 23, 2008 News Informer Wren Great Hall hosts historic city council debate Matt Sutton The candidates—current William exchanges. The city’s prohibition on Mr. Beato faced questions over his Managing Editor Emeritus and Mary student Matt Beato (’09), more than three unrelated persons living experience and suitability for elected incumbent Paul Freiling (’83), together in a house was a target of office. He defended his candidacy by The College hosted a debate in the incumbent Vice Mayor and Chair of the criticism by Messrs. Beato and Granger, noting his experience in the Student Wren Great Hall on Thursday, April College’s Economics Department Clyde with the other candidates claiming Assembly and his recent election to 10, for the six candidates running for Haulman, former mayor Gil Granger varying levels of openness to revisiting the city’s Colonial Soil and Water Williamsburg City Council . The council (’57), Judy Knudson, former head of and possibly loosening it. Conservation Board. Mr. Beato also hopefuls squared off on a variety of the City’s Board of Zoning Appeals, Ms. Knudson and Mr. Freiling were refuted the notion that he was solely after local issues, all while playing to a newly and local activist Terence Wehle (’77)— questioned about their past efforts on the student vote and painted himself empowered demographic in the city: the all emphasized their commitment to the issue. Mr. Freiling was influential as a candidate eager to reach out to all College’s students. improving town-gown relations. Most in blocking plans for a student-focused demographics in Williamsburg. Before this election cycle, most of the cited the need for greater dialogue and apartment complex on Richmond Some of the candidates showed a College’s students were unable to register outreach between residents and students Road. When questioned on the issue, lighter side at the debate. Mr. Granger to vote in Williamsburg due to the and between the city government and Councilman Freiling cited numerous used his opportunity to ask a question restrictive rules of former Williamsburg the College. problems with the complex’s design for of a fellow candidate to inquire about voter registrar, Dave Andrews. Mr. The Student Assembly sponsored the his decision but hinted that he would Mr. Freiling’s GPA while he attended the Andrews’ replacement reversed his debate, which was the first ever to be held be more flexible on future proposals. College. interpretation of Virginia’s election on campus. Newly elected SA President Ms. Knudson, as chair of the Board of The debate was filmed and subsequently code and allowed virtually every willing Valerie Hopkins (’09) and Senator Zoning Appeals, rejected an appeal for placed onto the popular video sharing student to register. Estimates vary for Sarah Rojas (’10) served as the debate’s four students to live in a six bedroom site, YouTube. The clip can be accessed the number of registered student voters, moderators and asked the candidates a off-campus house. When her judgment via the following link: http://www. but the total seems to be in excess of series of scripted questions. was called into question, Ms. Knudson youtube.com/user/wmstudentassembly. 1,500, due in large part to the successful The barriers to student-friendly staunchly defended her stance and The election for Williamsburg City registration drives of both the Student housing in the city, a long-standing suggested that the College re-open Council is scheduled for May 6. The six Assembly and the Matt Beato for irritant for many in the student body, the Dillard complex to accommodate candidates are vying for three seats on Williamsburg City Council campaign. were a major focus debate’s most lively student housing demand. the council.

not so good – like a decrease in bipartisanship and the BOV to support Gateway Program increasing demand on senators’ to devote their time to with $10 Million Pledge Briefly... campaign fundraising. Said Warner of the College: “I’ve Compiled by Adam Boltik, Briefs Editor developed a deep, abiding respect and fondness for The Board of Visitors and the College announced a the College of William and Mary. It’s an extraordinary plan last week to increase the Gateway William and Mary institution.” Endowment to $10 million by year’s end. As part of that O’Connor to deliver law school’s effort, Rector Michael K. Powell announced a commitment commencement address College students collect long hair by Board members to provide $1 million, which will serve Sandra Day O’Connor, retired U.S. Supreme Court as a dollar-for-dollar match for money raised by the William Justice and Chancellor of the College of William and for cancer research and Mary community. Gateway William and Mary is Mary, will deliver the commencement address at the The members of the campus and community designed for Virginia students whose household income Law School’s graduation ceremony on Sunday, May participated in a hair-donation event earlier this month, is $40,000 or less and provides supplemental assistance 11, 2008; approximately 220 law students will receive organized by students at the College of William and when other financial aid falls short. Currently there are 175 degrees during the ceremony. After nearly a quarter Mary to benefit Pantene’s Beautiful Lengths Program. students at William and Mary who receive Gateway funds. of a century on the U.S. Supreme Court, O’Connor The national program provides wigs to women who In addition to the Board of Visitors challenge, Interim became the 23rd Chancellor of William and Mary in have lost their hair due to cancer. The event, organized President Taylor Reveley announced Friday that the College 2006, succeeding former Secretary of State Dr. Henry by Emily Burns (’11), Maura Checchio (’10), Katie has also received a bequest gift of more than $5 million A. Kissinger in the post. Said Sarah Fulton (’08), McCarney (’10) and Alyssa Gaeto (’10), took place at from the estate of alumna Joan Jarrett Woods that will go President of the Law School’s Student Bar Association, European Beauty Concepts in Williamsburg. The salon’s toward the Gateway William and Mary Endowment. “Students could not be more thrilled to have Justice p r o f e s s i o n a l O’Connor speak at our commencement. Having such stylists gave free an important figure in modern history present at haircuts to all The Informer apologizes for the following errors in our April 9 2008 Issue: graduation is an incredible honor.” of those who donated. By the Laura Buchanan, not Ian Whiteside, took the SFL concert photography. Warner speaks about life and end of the day, the students had Chris Ours, not Nick Hoelker, authored the article titled, “Plan proposed to reform the Honor challenges in town-hall meeting collected more Code.” Speaking to faculty, staff, students and community than 30 ponytails, members earlier this month during a special town- each eight inches For the article titled, “Breaking the sorority stigma,” The Informer would like to note that alcohol is hall meeting at the College of William and Mary, U.S. or more in not permitted in sorority houses per the policies of national organizations and not college policy. Senator John Warner (R-Va.), the Hunter B. Andrews length. Including Furthermore, sororities are allowed the host events with alcohol and the college never made a Fellow in American Politics, spoke on everything from y e s t e r d a y ’ s statement that they are unable to attend or sponsor events where alcohol is served. highlights of his 63-year career in public service to donations, the challenges facing America today to his fondness for the students have The John Locke Society co-sponsored the Bay Buchanan event. College. Warner said that he has seen a lot of changes thus far collected in the U.S. Senate during his five consecutive terms in about 50 ponytails The Virginia Informer would like to correct any facts printed incorrectly. Please submit all office. Some good – like the increase in female senators or 55.625 feet of corrections via e-mail to [email protected]. and the broadcast of the senate sessions – and others hair overall.

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Violette Robinet • Swetha Sirvaram • Ilsa Tinkelman • Kirk Vernegaard The Virginia Page  Informer news April 23, 2008 SA has longest meeting of the year: College looks to improve Community initiative at condom distribution on campus Grace Sherman the College should even be held Staff Writer responsible for distributing free or Sentara Hospital shut down low cost condoms on campus at all. The Office of Health Education, Devan Barber (’08) stated in an e- in conjunction with Health Outreach mail: “I absolutely believe the College Ian Kirkpatrick a healthier environment for recovering Peer Educators (HOPE), has launched should make condoms available to Assistant News Editor patients. The committee proposed a a survey aimed at assessing the current students—financially, condoms are an donation of $10,000 that would cover method of condom distribution on insignificant purchase for the College, Last week’s Student Assembly the most critical area directly in front campus. but they are an extremely important Senate meeting resulted in quite an of the second floor lobby. The finished The Health Center currently offers resource for the campus community.” uproar. Among the issues covered roof would afford many students hands free condoms at the FISH bowl As former president of VOX: was a bill appropriating $10,000 for a on research experience, as described in the Campus Center and at the Voices for Planned Parenthood, green roof on top of Sentara hospital, in detail by Mr. Chambers. The roof Health Center itself. However, they Ms. Barber has previously been which donated the land where the would also save approximately $50,000 are considering offering a service by responsible for distributing condoms new school of education will be built. annually in energy costs for the hospital, which students can have condoms sent funded by Planned Parenthood as The proposal was introduced by Scott paying for itself after several years, and to their CSU boxes by confidential well as the College. She feels that Morris (’10), a former senator, Director would transform the facility into a request. the College should do more to help of Support Operations Don West, place “that promotes healing in every According to Health Educator meet student sexual health needs on Head of Facilities Maintenance Bob way possible.” Senators Brittany Fallon Sarah Irwin, the results of the survey campus. “The FISH bowl is a great Leak, Director of Public Relations Kim (’11), Sarah Rojas (’09), Devan Barber will determine the future of the idea, but it’s not enough. Not only van Sickle—all except Mr. Morris are (’08) and Caroline Mullis (’09) grilled the Health Center’s method of condom is the bowl, at times, empty, but I Sentara employees—Director of the presenters for two hours regarding the distribution. “HOPE and my office... imagine that many students do not William and Mary Keck Environmental appropriateness of allocating student launched the survey in an effort to feel comfortable taking condoms Field Lab Randy Chambers and Charlie activities fees to an off-campus project find out if we are meeting [student] from a public location.” Martino, a contractor from Cooke’s that they thought benefited too few needs. We will make decisions based Ms. Barber also brought up the topic Gardens who would be in charge of the students. The meeting was the longest on data collected.” of condom availability in residence installation. of any all year. Senator Steven Nelson The survey has been made available halls. Currently, many RAs keep The proposed plan would cover two (’10) walked out after the senators could through Student Happenings, and condoms in their room made available sections of the roof of Sentara hospital, not make a decision and chose to send asks several yes or no questions such upon request. Other residence halls 16,000 and 9,000 square feet respectively, the bill back to the Finance Committee as, “Do you take condoms from the are considering implementing condom with a “green roof,” a sort of aesthetic for review where it was tabled the next FISH bowl?” and, “Are you ever machines in hall bathrooms. rooftop garden. Green roofs provide day. Now that the Senate has completed embarrassed to take condoms?” The Despite a variety of College efforts insulation, reduce runoff and pollution its last session for the academic year, the survey also asks students how much to make condoms easily accessible, and, in this instance, would help provide bill may be reconsidered in the fall. they would be willing to pay for each some students continue to express condom through the CSU confidential disappointment in the current request system. The options include distribution methods. Annie Brown $0, $.25, $.50 and $1.00. (’10) thinks that easier access to WM movie channel airs “Because this survey was for internal condoms in residence halls should assessment, we were not required to be the next step. “It’s nice that they censored movie go through a formal I[nstitutional] realize change needs to happen, but R[eview] B[oard] process,” stated Ms. where it’s needed most is in dorms.” Bert Mueller in editing any movies which appear on Irving. “However, because we didn’t Ms. Brown additionally criticized the Staff Writer the movie channel. Mr. Roelofs noted go through an IRB process, we are CSU distribution idea, articulating that the only movie in recent memory not able to publish any of the data.” that it lends itself to negative sexual On April 6, the William and Mary rejected by the committee was United The issue of condom distribution secrecy, and reinforces the cultivation movie channel hosted the popular 93, a movie about 9/11. raises larger questions associated of degrading and guilty feelings comedy Beerfest. The movie, as The role of Swank now becomes with sexual health responsibility. associated with sexual activity on displayed on the movie channel, was more important in determining who For example, some wonder whether campus. not edited for sexual content, language was responsible for the censorship. or violence. Instead, what was edited Swank is “the world’s largest non- was a single, short joke at the end theatrical distributor of motion of the movie. The joke involved one pictures for public performance.” character getting the “Eye of the After contacting Swank for Make an impact on campus... Jew”; in other words, a Star of David information regarding their editing appeared in policies, a his eye as c o m p a n y the camera sales manager closed in e x p l a i n e d Join near the end that Swank of the movie. “do[es] not The reason edit the films. for this We order The Virginia c e n s o r s h i p them from the is unknown. studio. They T h e must have Informer UCAB Film edited that Committee, scene out.” “ W i l l i a m He fingered and Mary’s Warner Bros., The Informer is the only paper at c a m p u s B e e r f e s t ’ s H o l l y wo o d p r i m a r y William and Mary that is entirely l i a i s o n s , ” p r o d u c t i o n independent of the College, meaning runs the a n d m o v i e distribution we report the truth and go in-depth to channel. The studio, as the c o m m i t t e e likely source publish what others dare not print! has a of the edit. three year As of a g r e e m e n t p r i n t i n g , Come to a meeting: with Swank Motion Pictures, a film Warner Bros. could not be reached distribution company, to purchase for comment. Jacob Nadkarni (’11) 120 public viewing licenses, each commented, “Of all the things to Mondays lasting one month, at a cost of edit from Beerfest, this was a pretty $35,000 per year. The committee silly one.” Another student, James has ten members and is directed by Cassagrande, remarked, “the Jewish 7:30pm Kevin Roelofs. After interviewing the people have suffered far worse.” former chair, Trey Comstock, and the Many students expressed frustration current chair, it was made apparent over the seemingly arbitrary nature Blair 201 that the film committee had no part of the edit. Page  The Virginia April 23, 2008 news Informer Mearsheimer speaks on the “Israel Lobby”

Ian Kirkpatrick are moral reasons for an important member of the the publishers contact information. Assistant News Editor unconditional American Israel lobby, has collected Mearsheimer could not even find an support, and that the statistics showing 78% of American publisher for his article The On 7 April, international relations majority of American Americans favor neither the Israel Lobby, it had to be published in students were in for a treat when people support Israel; Palestinians nor the Israelis, the London Review of Books. renowned scholar John J. Mearsheimer all three of which and 70% support cutting aid There is a narrower range of debate spoke for over two hours at the Mearsheimer explained if the Israeli government in the United States relative to Europe University Center, and signed copies are not true. pursues policies contrary to regarding policy towards Israel. One of his controversial new book The Israel may have American interests. student responded “as both an Israeli Israel Lobby and U.S. Foreign Policy. been an asset during Ian Kirkpatrick Mearsheimer assured and an American” that Mearsheimer Many Americans do not realize how the Cold War, but MEARSHEIMER attendees that the Israel is right about “the relative lack of much support America gives to Israel. today unconditional Lobby is just like any other criticism that Israel receives here in It receives annual aid worth 3% of American support for this tiny nation special interest group, be it the NRA, the U.S.” its GDP or 500 dollars for each of of 7.2 million people has only stoked organized farmers, or AARP. Their Mearsheimer concluded by its citizens, despite being the 28th the ire of the billion-plus Muslim activities are perfectly legitimate, but discussing with the audience the wealthiest country in the world. The population, and indeed is one of they are pursuing policies in their possible outcomes from the current US has vetoed more UN resolutions several grievances that islamofascists interest that may very well not be in situation. Israel could create a that are critical of Israel in the last have against the United States, says the best interest of the majority. democratic bi-national state, where thirty years than the total of all other Mearshimer. The lobby, asserts Mearsheimer, Palestinians would outnumber countries vetoes combined. Additionally, Mearsheimer argues operates in three primary ways, by Israelis- and “abandon the notion of a Israel’s activities are rarely criticized that there is no moral reason why exerting influence directly on policy Zionist state.” Mearsheimer dismissed by anyone aspiring to high office a liberal democracy such as the US makers, shaping Israel’s image in the this, and suggested that they could despite Israel’s activities consistently should support a self described main stream media, and smearing expel the Palestinians. This would be conflicting with stated American “Jewish state” that clearly favors critics. Lobbyists fund junkets for a disaster, leaving only one realistic interests. Mearsheimer explained Jewish citizens, even in the writing of legislators to go to Israel for free; option, creating two different states. what he believed to be the basis for its constitution. 10% of all trips by senior officials are Mearsheimer predicted that there this relationship, and refuted the Mearsheimer does not argue that to Israel.. will be a positive effect from the three arguments commonly employed Israel is bad, simply that it is like any When Jimmy Carter’s book Peace publication of his book, and that to defend it. other state, and for that reason does not Apartheid was released, Israel more and more people are realizing Israel’s supporters argue that not deserve special status. The ADL, supporters purchased a full page ad that the US-Israel relationship “is Israel is a strategic asset, that there (Anti-Defamation League), considered in The New York Times which included unhealthy…for all concerned.” Hopkins, Pilchen make leadership switch official

Grace Sharman representation and leadership. Staff Writer Mr. Reveley joked with the newly elected executive officials, The College held the official comparing their switch from inauguration ceremony on April Pilchen-Hopkins to Hopkins- 8 for the Student Assembly Pilchen to the continuing officers elected to office in the Obama-Clinton, Clinton-Obama March 20 general election. debate. “Just as long as I get to Newly elected SA President be Obama,” quipped Mr. Pilchen. Valerie Hopkins (’09) and Vice Mr. Reveley also spoke about the President Zachary Pilchen dedication it took to run for an (’09), along with Undergraduate office and how impressed he Council officers and Senators was by all the elected candidates. from the classes of 2009, 2010 Mr. Sadler spoke also about the and 2011 stood in the Wren impressiveness of the William chapel and took the Student and Mary Student Assembly and Assembly oath of office. Chair how he anticipated great things of the Review Board Billy from the next year. Mutell (’09) officially swore Ms. Hopkins and Mr. Pilchen in the new officers. Members then delivered a short speech swore to “faithfully execute the regarding their previous office of the Student Assembly achievements, continued of which I have been elected involvement in college affairs, to…and preserve, protect and and goals for the coming year. defend the constitution of the They thanked both President Student Assembly.” Reveley and Vice-President Members were sworn into Sadler for attending, pointing their respective positions in out that Mr. Sadler – who had front of an audience of fellow never missed an SA inauguration SA members, friends, family, to his recollection – had been at College President Taylor William and Mary for 13% of the Reveley and former Vice College’s history. Hopkins and President for Student Affairs Pilchen promised to continue Sam Sadler. Both Messrs. working for students and to Reveley and Sadler publicly make William and Mary a better delivered congratulations, and place. spoke on the value of student Students who want to make an WANTED: IMPACT on campus -Writing -Editing -Photography -Web design -Podcasting -Advertising Meetings on Mondays, 7:30pm in Blair 201 The Virginia Page  Informer news April 23, 2008 Students for Life hosts pharmacist to discuss the effects of emergency contraceptives usage Kristin Coyner of levonorgestrel (Plan B): positive solutions,” and even jaundice. Opinion Editor discussed adverse effects and general ethical issues. “Drug information on the Plan B Web site shows Mr. Noesen stated a preference in talking about the that 23.1 percent of women will experience nausea. On April 9, the William and Mary Students for hormonal ingredient levonorgestrel, rather than You may say that is not much, but more than 1 out Life sponsored a discussion by pharmacist Neil the drug’s generic name, saying “I am not here to of 20 women will vomit from taking it,” said Mr. Noesen on the use of emergency contraception promote Plan B on behalf of Barr Pharmaceuticals. Noesen. (EC). EC, or “morning after pill,” was discussed in I am here to give you the facts.” Early within the menstrual cycle, Mr. Noesen the context of its physiological effects on women. Levonorgestrel is a synthetic hormone which claimed EC use to be ethical and, in the case of Mr. Noesen is a licensed doctor of pharmacy prevents pregnancy in 89% of cases while failing sexual assault, to be a woman’s right. Later within who works at a hospital in Chicago. In July 2002 11% of the time. Mr. Noesen contended that the cycle, he maintained that the drug has an while working at a pharmacy Mr. Neosen refused the drug has the potential to cause an abortion, increased likelihood of acting as an abortifacient, to fill a patient’s birth control prescription out of asserting that there are three different types of arguing that at this time it “is better not to use the conscientious objection. He also refused out of abortion, each corresponding to pill.” conscience to transfer the same prescription to the different stages in a new life’s After the presentation, the another pharmacy. development: pre-implantation, floor opened up to questions The Wisconsin Pharmacy Examining Board embryonic and post-implantation. “I am not here to promote from attending students. One reprimanded and fined Mr. Noesen for allegedly Through its mechanism of action, Plan B on behalf of Barr question spurred the revelation violating rules of professional conduct. Mr. Noesen and depending on the timing of the Pharmaceuticals. I am here that levonorgestrel has never contested these charges in court for violating his menstrual cycle, levonorgestrel can to give you the facts. been studied for its interaction First Amendment right to religious expression. On either prevent ovulation, thereby with other drugs, despite getting March 25, 2008 a decision handed down by the preventing conception, or reduce nonprescription behind-the- state appeals court stated that board punishment the likelihood of implantation. ” counter access in 2006. Mr. did not violate his First Amendment rights. One main point of the lecture was the harm inflicted Noesen noted the difficulties accompanying such Students for Life does not hold a position on on women through EC usage. “Levonorgestrel will a study, asking rhetorically, “Who would receive contraception which acts to prevent fertilization, not harm an embryo, but it will act to make the the placebo?...No one would want to become as do many types of birth control. As such, Mr. side effects of pregnancy worse…it amplifies the pregnant.” Noesen’s presentation only addressed the use of EC, effects of progesterone,” said Mr. Noesen. Also, Another question probed why EC use would only as is consistent with the organization’s mission. the drug impairs the motility of a fertilized egg be ethical early in a menstrual cycle, even in the The lecture, “Harm associated with the use traveling to the uterus, increasing the risk of a case of sexual assault. In response, Mr. Noesen tubal pregnancy, or an ectopic pregnancy. claimed that “it would be legal to do otherwise, but Another adverse effect associated with not all laws correspond to what is ethical.” Construction projects EC usage is endometrial thinning, a In reply to a question challenging EC as an thinning of the uterus membrane. This abortifacient, Mr. Noesen said that “what is legally results in implantation failure or the accepted as a pregnancy varies from state to state… at college on track for failure to maintain a pregnancy. Other if gestation has occurred we are basically aborting side effects highlighted were irregular the mission. We know what’s happening after the completion menstrual bleeding patterns, severe leg egg and sperm unite.” pain (thrombosis), chest pain, coughing Aimee Forsythe Staff Writer According to Facilities Planning, Design and Construction, www.VAInformer.com construction on both the new Integrated Science Center (ISC) and the new business school are still on schedule and All the news that’s fit to go online. should be completed by their projected finish dates. Construction of the ISC, which is joining Rogers Hall, home to the Chemistry department, to Millington Hall, home to the Psychology and Biology departments, began in January 2006. The first phase of construction is almost complete, and the second phase of renovating both Rogers and Millington will begin when the departments can move into the central new building. The Chemistry department began their transition on Monday, April 21 in order for renovations to commence in Rogers. Campus H o w e v e r , Rogers 100 is Construction Dates expected to remain useable for classes. ISC Phase 1 - Completed The Biology d e p a r t m e n t ISC Phase 2 - March 2009 also plans to move into the School of Ed - Spring 2010 new building within the next Business School - Fall 2009 few weeks, though there Career Center - TBD may be some possible delays to the move- in process. Professor Paul Heideman, chair of the Biology department, has been impressed with how well the construction has stayed on schedule, noting that “academic science buildings are about as complex as buildings can be.” Mr. Heideman says the department plans to hold classes in the new building for most of the summer session, provided no major delays arise. The new Alan B. Miller Hall, which will house both the graduate and undergraduate business programs, is also on track for completion. The business school’s Web site features weekly video updates on the latest construction, hosted by the project manager, Rex Holmlin, as well as updated photos of the construction progress. If all continues according to plan, Miller Hall should be ready for student use by fall of 2009. Page  The Virginia April 23, 2008 Features Informer Controversy strikes the publications council: Committee refuses to fund three new periodicals

Matthew Sutton purpose of a publications council altogether.” Managing Editor Emeritus Mark Constantine, Associate Vice President of Student Activities, mentioned different reasons for There have been a number of recent controversies denying Lips’ funding, according to Brown. Reasons surrounding the publications council. In addition included that the publication was “not in color or to a conflict over next year’s Editor for The Advocate glossy” and that “the nature of the magazine would at the Marshall Wythe Law School, the pub council make the school look bad.” According to the outgoing Alec McKinley recently denied three new periodicals the ability to Editor-in-Chief of The Flat Hat, Andy Zahn, pub Empty space: The Mason School of Busincess and Career Center receive funding. These include council administrators Brian will soon vacate Blow Hall. The Office of Admissions left last year. Lips: Expressions of Female Whitson and Patty Roberts Sexuality, The Gallery, and WM repeatedly stated their concern Comix. The council is currently “I think that the SA over the controversial content Fate of Blow Hall still under contract with the Student is a better place to get of Lips and exclusion of male Assembly to have sole power over funding rather than the writers. unknown, “a work financing campus publications restrictive Pub Council. Zahn asserts that The Flat with student activity fees. Hat voted neither for nor in progress” In what many are now calling against Lips’ application. “I ideological discrimination, ” probably would have voted Steven Nelson the council’s move not to fund Lips has caused for it if it was only a few thousand dollars,” News Editor particular outrage among many students as well as said Zahn. Lips request only amounted to six within the Student Assembly; who voted last week to hundred, and ultimately asked for less from With Miller Hall nearing completion as the new home appropriation their own funds to the magazine in a the Student Assembly once pub council denied for the undergraduate and graduate business programs move to overturn the council’s decision. According them. In reaction, Zahn noted, “I think that the and a new building for the career center being planned, to the co-Editor of Lips, Annie Brown, “I first SA is a better place to get funding rather than the Blow Memorial Hall will no longer be hosting its current thought that this would be a great way to get help.” restrictive Pub Council.” occupants. Brown initially gave a presentation to the council When discussing the matter with The Informer, A large building located between Monroe Hall and Old in which she discussed the new magazine’s budget incoming Flat Hat Editor in Chief Austin Wright Dominion Hall on old campus, Blow Hall will cease to and content, demonstrated student interest, and re-asserted that their newspaper did not vote be the home of William and Mary’s graduate business distributed past issues its standing members. The either for or against Lips. When contacted, other programs, once Miller Hall is opened for use in fall council is comprised of many administrators and members of the pub council would not comment 2009. student publications which are dependent upon on Lips, claiming that all proceedings of the Chair of the Advisory Committee on Space Management student funding to operate, including The Flat Hat, Council are “confidential.” and Provost P. Geoffrey Feiss said that future plans Dog Street Journal, Colonial Echo, Winged Nation, jump!, Members of The Gallery, another new are “a work in progress.” Mr. Feiss continued to say and The Pillory. publication which was denied funding, were able that consideration “depends on fund-raising for [the] “We requested $600, and raised additional money to confirm that they were rejected by the council new Career Center as well as future needs for Human ourselves. It really wasn’t that much considering the because “there are too many literary magazines Resources, should Thiemes House on Richmond Road thousands that other publications get” said Brown. on campus.” Editor of The Gallery Laura Daniels need to be vacated in the immediate future.” This past year, The Dog Street (’10) countered, “we feel that Dean of Arts and Sciences Carl Strikwerda noted, Journal received $9,800, Colonial our publication is different “There have been a number of discussions regarding the Echo $25,971, Winged Nation from the established literary future of Blow Hall once Business moves out. However, $5,380, jump! $5,080, and The “Reasons [for rejection] magazines on pub council we have a number of imponderables, the largest being Pillory $3,775. At the start of included that the publication like jump!, Winged Nation and the plan to build a new Career Center. “ the year, The Flat Hat projected was ‘not in color or glossy’... William and Mary Review. We Mr. Strikwerda also commented, “Almost every unit they would not be requiring uphold a very traditional 6x9 currently in Blow has legitimate needs for more space, student funds, however they are print design and also plan to and Arts and Sciences has great pressure to move the expected to fall short of this ” use the internet in different Charles Center out of Tucker Hall and to provide more goal by the Office of Student Activities. In total, the ways to supplement our print issues.” space for its growing interdisciplinary programs.” pub council appropriates nearly $150,000 of student The pub council’s contract with the Student Though plans have yet to be finalized, many options money per year amongst its members. Brown further Assembly comes up for renewal during the 08-09 are present. As in coming years, the registrar’s office, the stated that “the point of a Publication Council should academic year and already a number of elected bursar’s office and financial operations—all located on be to provide help not oversight. When they disagree student representatives are expressing concern the ground floor—may be the sole remaining operations with opinions and deny funding then that defeats the over these recent events. in Blow after Miller Hall’s completion. Temporary laborers still work without perks

Nick Hoelker employee for a temp agency that several incentives for the College that temp agencies have been Staff Writer formerly had a contract with the to use temp workers as opposed to unwilling to grant raises, as they College, William and Mary chooses regular employees. Temp workers must come straight from the agency Every day, hundreds of faculty their temp agencies based on bottom are not subject to the school’s self- - since William and Mary will not and staff members help the College line pricing bids. Ms. Goodman imposed minimum wage of $8.50 per cover them. succeed with its day-to-day operations. added that when Headway did not hour. This was confirmed by Ms. Moreover, Ms. Walker showed that While it might be assumed that all of offer the lowest bid, their contract Martin. Additionally, Ms. Walker adds in order to collect paid compensation these workers are employed directly with the College was not renewed. that temp workers are not subject to for such holidays as Christmas and by William and Mary, a number of The constant switching of temp state benefits that regular employees New Year’s Day, a worker for the them are not College employees but agencies means that temp workers receive, such as additional vacation, temp agency must work the business temporary (temp) workers. These who wish to remain at the school are sick pay and health benefits. days before and after the holidays. laborers are employed by temp forced to resign from their old temp Since the charge for the school to The College is closed for a few agencies, and in turn, these agencies agency and apply for work at a new use the temp agency is locked for weeks over Christmas and New sign contracts to provide work for one. the duration of a contract, all raises Year’s, however, and temp workers William and Mary. Vice President According to Ms. Martin, temp must occur through the temp agency, are unable to work at William and for Administration Anna Martin did workers receive their paychecks according to Ms. Walker. This was Mary on the required days to collect not provide an estimated number directly from the temp agencies. reiterated by Ms. Goodman, who their pay. of how many temp workers are at However, the College has control stated that raises are negotiated Even though the overall number the College, stating that the number over these laborers’ wages, since between the workers and temp of temp workers at the College is varies from “day to day.” it decides which temp agency to agency, with some oversight from unknown, it is clear that many of the There are several local temp employ. the College. Ms. Goodman stressed people who help William and Mary agencies that compete for contracts According to Annette Joseph that this was necessary because the function on a daily basis are denied with the College. According to Area Walker, an administrative organizer temp agency must be accountable to the perks that are enjoyed by the Manager for Headway Corporate for the Virginia Public Service both the school and its workers. College’s regular employees. Resources Verna Goodman, an Workers Union – UE 160, there are However, Ms. Walker countered The Virginia Page  Informer FEATURES April 23, 2008

Swemming off the deep end A romp in the hay Well, it’s that designed exam blue book filled with self-indulgent want when you’re trying to get warmed up is to be time of year—the crap, at second glance we realized that it was staring into the gigantic, mannish face of Queen sundresses are out, the actually a post-modern, ultra hip feminist “zine.” Anne above the Wren fireplace. pollen’s everywhere, We, like the authors of Lips, embrace the idea and fraternity that sex is not a trivial matter—just ask former Additionally, because we do represent the mating rituals are on Democratic Governor Eliot Spitzer or President dwindling number of social conservatives here on unadulterated display Bill Clinton (convicted liar). campus, we don’t have quite the editorial freedom every Thursday night While Lips’ effort this semester was noteworthy, of our colleagues at Lips or at The Flat Hat’s sex Nick Fitzgerald & at the College Delly. we do think that they missed a few critical stories, column. When we asked our editors how likely Matthew Sutton Spring is in the air, especially for the 68 percent of students on campus it would be for us to start a sex column for The Humor Columnists and the College is in who have never spoken to anyone of the opposite Informer, we were told that there are already three full bloom. gender—there are only two, after all. We decided to columns ahead of us that would receive priority This brings us to the topic of our final column investigate this in our typical hard hitting manner. before we could experiment in our new, salacious for the year. We’re talking, of course, about the For example, we’d like to briefly discuss the top subject matter. They are, in no particular order, immortal words of classic R&B legend Barry three worst places on campus to consummate your White: “getting it on.” In the past, when we were relationship with your “partner”: 1) A biweekly reprinting of the writings of asked how we felt about this largely unmentionable Maureen Dowd-wannabe and Flat Hat columnist topic, we quickly cleared our Internet browser 1) Morton Hall. Let’s be honest—the Devan Barber (’08). history and most recent downloads—we hope asbestos levels in this building are highly toxic, 2) A spoken word / slam poetry review by that’s enough—and firmly stated that we knew and, when combined with its poor structural former Informer staffer and resident dunce Chris nothing about the subject. foundations, any sort of vigorous indoor exercise “Petey” Peterson, current whereabouts: unknown. In general, though, our interest in this matter could be, frankly, dangerous. 3) Excerpting from the forthcoming eight- was prompted by the interruption of our daily 2) The Crim Dell. Unless being covered head volume memoirs of former President Gene R. constitutional last week. It came in the form of to toe in a green, fungal slime is sexually appealing, Nichol entitled, It’s Not Fair: My Life Story. a table set up in the Crim Dell meadow, which then you’ll probably want to avoid the “no pants offered an odd mix of KY Jelly, handcuffs, and dance” in this cess pool. The Crim Dell’s pH rivals Because the presence of any of the above three York peppermint patties—no, that’s not a joke. In that of Chinese-made battery acid, so this future columns seems highly unlikely, we will, instead, addition, we had the pleasure of picking up this superfund site should be avoided at all costs. redouble our efforts for next year to defend what’s semester’s edition of Lips: Expressions of Female 3) The Wren Great Hall. Just think about left of taste and decency here at the College. Until Sexuality. Hahahaha. it: the cold, ancient hardwood floors, all of those then, we bid you adieu. Although we at first mistook it for a poorly portraits. It’s just too weird. The last thing you Survery claims prescription Professor Spotlight: Stacey Pelika expresses love for drugs rarely abused at W&M students, political science Steven Nelson managed by a physician) can have dangerous News Editor consequences.” Abuse of ADHD medicine Bert Mueller may result in medical side effects, including Staff Writer As the exam period of fall 2007 approached, heart problems and seizures. Unauthorized— the campus was blanketed with fliers from ie, non-prescribed—possession of these She might have recently joined the Government department in 2007, but a student group called Health Outreach medications is punishable to the extent of Assistant Professor Stacey Pelika conducts herself in the classroom with the Peer Educators (HOPE). The fliers used a Schedule II drugs, which include cocaine, aplomb of a veteran. Ms. Pelika, who received her PhD in political science play on words from popular drinking game crystal meth and some opiates. First time from the University of Wisconsin, has a Facebook profile and claims to enjoy “Never have I ever…” offenders who possess quirky movies and television shows, alternative folk, rock, country music and to grab attention for their between five and 49 “baking really good chocolate chip cookies” in her spare time. Here is what message. “Never have I grams carry a mandatory she had to say the Informer. ever… abused prescription “First time offenders who minimum federal sentence The Virginia Informer: You teach courses on political science. Is that an drugs to study,” said the possess between five and 49 of five years in prison. interesting subject? fliers, with pill bottles for grams carry a mandatory Typical pills and capsules Stacey Pelika: Absolutely! Political science is a topic that is always decoration. According minimum federal sentence are from five to 30 interesting, because it’s always applicable to what’s going on in the world at to the flier, 90 percent of of five years in prison. milligrams, making such the time. A Government course will almost always involve making links to college student have never penalties unlikely. current political happenings in the United States or abroad. taken prescription drugs to “Its like coffee but VAI: Why should anyone major in government? study. ” actually works; it makes SP: Majoring in government is great preparation for a variety of careers, One sophomore, who wishes to remain you want to learn more,” says the frequent because you learn how to think about a single topic—politics—through a anonymous, claimed that “about 90 percent student user contacted for this story. Ms. variety of lenses. Political science draws on economics, psychology and other of people I know have used them [to study].” Dowell has cited a medical synopsis, which disciplines in addition to having its own approaches. The statistics, generalized across colleges, concedes that “stimulants increase alertness, VAI: What’s the best part about teaching at William and Mary? referenced the use of widely prescribed attention and energy” but come at the cost SP: The students. It’s great to teach students who are so engaged and medicines such as Adderall and Ritalin, used to of “increases in blood pressure, heart rate inquisitive. I also couldn’t ask for better colleagues than my fellow faculty in treat ADHD and abused to increase studying and respiration.” the Government department. ability. VAI: What is the craziest thing that’s ever happened in one of your The statistics classes? HOPE used SP: Without going into details, I once had a student pull me into the are from a 2005 hall during class and bring up a very personal topic. I went along with the study published conversation at the time but later explained to her how inappropriate it was. in the Journal VAI: According to your music playlist, you listen to some pretty hip music. of American How hip are you? College Health. SP: I think that depends on the context. When I lived in San Francisco, Courtney Dowell, which is a center of hipsterdom, I wasn’t very hip. On a Williamsburg scale, the substance I’m probably pretty hip, though. abuse health VAI: Were you hip in high school? What clique did you run in? educator at the SP: I was definitely not hip in high school! I was a nerd who hung out with College, notes other nerds, mainly people who were also on the newspaper staff or the math the consequences and science teams. I lettered in math and science, but refused to get a jacket of taking such because I realized how nerdy it would be. medications. VAI: What’s your favorite quirky movie? A c c o r d i n g SP: Probably either Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind or Amelie. I like to Ms. Dowell, movies that play with narrative and style, probably in part because they’re a “ u s i n g nice diversion from all the political media I watch for my research. I’m also a p r e s c r i p t i o n big fan of Fargo because it captures my home state of Minnesota so well...in m e d i c a t i o n s Steven Nelson the parts when people aren’t getting murdered. that are not Not a student’s best friend: A very limited number of William and VAI: Did you ever meet Condoleezza Rice when you were at Stanford? prescribed to you Mary students are thought to abuse prescription drugs. SP: No, although the professor I worked for served on a committee with (and not being her. From what I know, they didn’t get along very well. Page  The Virginia April 23, 2008 Informer Swem Media Center struggles with funding Michelle Ju including Eddy Charlton, Ultra Violet Ballet, and Features Editor The Asylum. “My affiliation with the Media Center is simply that I’m a student, and I care about it. Gadgets and gizmos—they’re a We didn’t expect to raise money from poor college fascinating part of the underappreciated, students right away,” Mr. Cooley said. “They’re not underground world located in the necessarily losing funds, but they’re not getting any basement of Swem Library that help either. They’re not in dire need, but if they specializes in assisting students with don’t get replenishing funds, and if their mic breaks, media production and software. they won’t be able to get a new one. We did make Despite the recent joint benefit concert some donations. The main purpose was to raise and comedy show held by the Campus awareness and push the administration to actually Musicians Union for the benefit of give William and Mary funding. The Media Center the Media Center, Director Troy Davis is viewed as unimportant, and it’s not funded and maintains that the Media Center was in supported by the administration.” no part involved with the planning of The future of the Media Center rests in the the event. hands of the donors who professed to have strong “We’re not losing funds. We’re privately Michelle Ju interest in the cause of campus technology and funded. Our challenge is to make the Media Center solvency: The Media Center’s financial future recognized the need for its integration in the most of that, especially when you start depends upon private donors. classroom experience. something without the assurance that it Ms. McCarthy said, “We’ve been fortunate will succeed,” said Mr. Davis. The Media with start-up funds to buy equipment, but we’re Center opened two years ago in April 2006 and has explained Mr. Davis. looking for private, large donors we can establish been privately funded since. The concert was intended to raise awareness about as endowment. We have had some additions to the Though the Media Center has only been in the Media Center, as well as a some money. Media library collections but not in the Media Center.” existence for a short time, its influence on campus Specialist Kevin Horatio noted, “We has been significant. “We’re starting to gain entry don’t usually do any fundraisers. The into classrooms. We are the place for equipment, concert was made to raise awareness How to vote in the Williamsburg instruction, expertise. We collaborate with the on our behalf by the student musicians. faculty. Anything related to class multimedia When fliers were produced, they said City Council Election projects, co-curricular projects, editing, making that the Media Center would be shut those experiences known and assisting students who down, and that was a misconception.”As * Vote on May 6, Election Day from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.. If have no experience beyond film studies students.” the Dean of Universities Libraries you live on or near campus you are in the Stryker Precinct The Media Center has been operating thus far Connie McCarthy stated, the event and vote at the Williamsburg Community Building, 401 North on generous donations from alumni. “If you are “was entirely a student affair, and that’s Boundary Street, which is about 3/10 mile from Confusion funded by private money, money runs out. Unless not really been our approach. They are Corner. If you live in the Berkeley Precinct, vote at the we have a steady stream of money, if the camera passionate about the Media Center, and Williamsburg Christian Church, located at 200 John Tyler breaks, it can’t be fixed. But we’re in it for the long I don’t have a problem with it, even Lane. run. Given the current state budget, we’re singing though it’s not going to get us a million * If you will not be on campus or will be taking a final on the same old sad song as any other department,” dollar endowment.” Election Day, you can vote in-person absentee. You can go The concert, organized by members to the Voter Registrar Office at 412 North Boundary Street of the Campus Musicians Union Shane from 8:30a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from Monday through Friday and Cooley (’10) and Thomas Harrington from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the two Saturdays prior to the Drink of the Week (’10), was packed with appearances from election, April 26 and May 3. Cranberry both campus and off-campus bands, No country for light beers: Chesesecake Few dark beers stand up to the wine-dominated French alcohol market Jon San Desperado is a refreshing departure from other French Managing Editor beers. The secret lies in the hint of tequila that gives this beer a lemon-lime flavor. However, the addition also France is a country infamous for butting heads with results in the 5.9 percent ABV, and after a couple cans the United States over many international issues. The you will certainly feel the buzz. My only complaint is differences extend beyond the political domain, as well: that Desperado is a rather expensive luxury, costing the fast food vs. cuisine gourmet, SUVs vs. Smart cars but, most equivalent of almost five dollars for a 75 centiliter bottle importantly, beer vs. wine. The warm, fruity flavors of and, at the very least, double that amount at a bar. red and white wines are preferred over the malt-infused, 3. Jenlain Amber (3 fleur-de-lis) traditionally Anglo-Germanic beverage of a cold brew. When pouring Jenlain Amber (Jenlain also offers And while France boasts tens of thousands of different “blonde,” “fresh” and “spring” flavors), the first wines, all delicious in their own right, beers brewed thing I noticed was its unusual orange color. While it within the borders of France are a far rarer breed, since is obviously called amber for good reason, this beer Ian R. Whiteside most are imported from Belgium, the Czech Republic almost seemed to emanate an otherworldly shade of and Germany. I took a look at four beers that will most orange. It reminded me of the orange flavored cough Ian Whiteside likely not be coming to a Bloom near you: medicine that I dreaded taking when coming down Staff Writer 1. Kronenbourg 1664 (1 fleur-de-lis) with a cold as a kid. Clearly, the differences could not First brewed in 1664 in the Alsace-Lorraine area of be more distinct. When I first tasted Jenlain Amber, I 1.5oz Vanilla Liqueur France, Kronenbourg is by far the most “American” immediately thought of Guinness or Bass although it 1oz Cream of the French beer family. It is, without a doubt, the was not quite as heavy or filling. You can even smell the 3.5oz Cranberry Juice Natty Light of France. 1664 has the lowest alcohol barley aroma before taking a sip, and afterwards, the by volume percentage (ABV) of those beers reviewed natural, earthy taste lingers for a while. Jenlain Amber Directions: Combine ingredients in a (4.2 percent) and can be bought for less than €1.5 is certainly not a “party beer” that can be consumed in shaker with ice. Shake for a maximum of per liter. More importantly, 1664 is McDonald’s beer mass quantities (the 7.5% ABV logically prevents that) five seconds. Strain into glass and serve. of choice for its French menu, meaning that you can but should instead be savored – a drinking style that Substitutions: If you find the cream to simultaneously enjoy your Royale with Cheese with a cold often goes amiss at the College. be too heavy for your liking, substitute half glass of Kronenbourg. The taste is far less diluted and 4. Pietra (2 fleur-de-lis) & half. Milk is too thin for this drink. watery than cheap, light American beers (eg, Natural, Pietra comes from the Mediterranean island of Notes: A rich, sweet drink. Best kept for Busch, Coors) but is hard to describe as especially Corsica, the birthplace of the legendary Napoleon dessert. For this particular drink, I chose tasty. However, for those American college students Bonaparte. And while the famed French general was Dr. McGillicuddy’s vanilla liqueur. There homesick in France, a sip of Kronenbourg will instantly a great leader in his own right, Pietra is far from the are other vanilla liquers available, but they bring back memories of the good times spent with old, uncontested leading French beer. This beverage’s tend to be on the pricey side. faithful Natural Light. claim to fame is that it is brewed with chestnuts. While Editor’s Note: The Virginia Informer 2. Desperado (3 fleur-de-lis) certainly a step up from American light beers and encourages its readers to please drink responsibly, “The quintessential girly-drink that all the guys hate to Kronenbourg, Pietra is not especially tasty. and in accordance with all local, state and federal love” would be the best description of this French beer. Editor’s Note: The Virginia Informer encourages its law. While at first glance it may seem like a Corona knock- readers to please drink responsibly, and in accordance with all off due to its yellow color and Latin-American font style, local, state and federal law. The Virginia Page  Informer April 23, 2008 The down-low on Williamsburg student discounts Restaurant Address Number Discount 415 Grill 415 Richmond Rd 229-4020 10% with ID Black Angus Grille 1433 Richmond Rd 229-6823 20% with ID Buon Amici 5201 Center St 220-8188 10% with ID Capitol Pancake and Waffle House 802 Capitol Landing Rd 564-1238 20% Local Discount Cheeburger Cheeburger 4915 Courthouse Ave 565-5580 New Town Freaky Fridays: 10% with ID Coldstone Creamery 4615-A Monticello Ave. 258-1100 10% with ID Colonial Pancake House 100 Page St 253-5852 10% with ID Corner Pocket 4805 Courthouse St 220-0808 Half-off pool on Mon nights with ID Doraldo’s 206 Armistead Ave 258-5001 10% with ID Gazebo House of Pancakes 409 Bypass Rd 220-0883 10% with ID IHOP 1412 Richmond Rd 229-9628 Tuesday between 4 and 9-50% off with ID Kyoto 1621 Richmond Rd 220-8888 10% with ID Lenny’s Gourmet 445 Prince George St 253-0458 15% off ID after 5 on Monday-Friday Mama Mia’s 521 Prince George St 253-2225 Specials with ID Manhattan Bagel 1437 Richmond Rd 259-9221 10% with ID National Pancake House II 1605 Richmond Rd 220-5542 10% with ID Old Mill Pancake House 2005 Richmond Rd 229-3613 Varies Pierce’s Pitt BBQ 447 E. Rochambeau Dr 565-2955 10% with ID Polo Club 1303 Jamestown Rd 220-1122 10% with ID Red Hot and Blue 1624 Richmond Rd 259-1670 10% with ID Rita’s Water Ice 135 Monticello Ave 259-7482 10% with ID Sal’s by Victor 1242 Richmond Rd 220-2641 10% with ID Seasons 110 S. Henry St 259-0018 15% with ID Subway Station 135 Monticello Ave 229-7827 10% with ID “Trayless” experiment reduces waste in dining halls

Morgan Linski students thought they threw away less food without make the College carbon neutral. Staff Writer trays, while 45 percent did not. “We are excited to move forward with the food “Some found it an inconvenience,” Mr. Smith said, sustainability campaign regardless of the situation The SEAC-led “trayless” experiment at the Caf since students could not put all their food on a tray with administration, since we have such a good last month generated telling data about the benefits and sit down. Bulletin board comments reported relationship with Dining Services,” Mr. Miller said. of going trayless. Dining officials now estimate that everything from satisfaction to reducing food waste via a trayless system would outright anger. save more than five Olympic-sized swimming “It’s just a question of whether pools worth of water annually if implemented we’re going to let a few peoples’ permanently. preferences outweigh the Kevin Dua reads “The responses were overwhelmingly positive,” preferences and feelings of the vast said SEAC facilitator Zach Miller (’08). “I think it majority of students,” Mr. Miller was a big success.” said, who received comments SEAC members measured and weighed the from “Keep up the good work!” to The Informer... garbage amassed during four trayless lunch periods “Nature can take care of herself.” last month and compared it to the amount of For now, students can still load garbage generated during normal lunch periods. their trays at the UC and the Dining Services also recorded changes in the Marketplace. amount of water used. “The set-up in the other dining According to the data, 22.75 hours of running halls is less conducive to getting up water would be saved if the Caf went trayless for multiple times for food,” Mr. Miller a week, amounting to about 3,822 gallons of water said. However, Mr. Smith said it’s a per week and 122,304 gallons per year. possibility that the trayless program “There’s a good chance that we’ll probably will be extended to the other dining [go trayless] at least once a week next year,” said halls in the future. Commons Director Larry Smith, after reviewing “We are working really hard to the data. be as green as we can,” Mr. Smith While SEAC predicted a drop in food waste on said. Other “green” efforts include trayless days because students can’t load their trays using biodegradable cups and take- with food they won’t eat, only a small change in out boxes, planting a garden behind waste was recorded. the Caf and using trash composts. “The numbers were inconclusive, but we are “The College is doing whatever confident if we had more consistent measuring we can to work with sustainability,” practices we would have gotten better results,” said Resident District Manager for Mr. Miller said. These practices include measuring Dining Services Phil DiBenedetto. waste from more meal periods and factoring in the “We’re taking lots of baby steps number of take-out boxes used. and getting everyone involved.” Students surveyed as they left the Caf showed Mr. Miller remains positive about Joe Luppino-Esposito mixed feelings about the change. Over 200 surveys the progress that can be made reported an overall 3.67 out of 5 satisfaction rating. despite disagreements with the Based on the environmental and health benefits, administration over the American 81 percent of students were in favor of extending College and University Presidents so should you! the program. Surveys reported that 55 percent of Climate Commitment, which would Page 10 The Virginia April 23, 2008 FROM FRONT PAGE Informer WRHA BUYS PROFESSOR’S HOUSE: City Council approves $310,000 to transfer Harrison property to housing authority continued from page one city council, which seeks to provide affordable housing would have been sold on market at a value lower than taxpayer funds, Hungerman said “You think it’s a loss to low and middle income individuals and families. The its $277,000 purchase. Producing cash up front for yet because it hasn’t sold--we could be in negotiations WRHA was to have 12 months to repay the loan and the down payment, as through a WRHA loan permits with someone right now. Until that property is sold and in case of a problem repayment would extend until sidestepping of an appraisal, as a lender would not be everything becomes public, right now there are certain December 31, 2007. At this point, the City could have needed. things that don’t need to be shared.” this loan foreclosed upon. The March 9, 2006 council meeting in which a vote He further asserted that the difference between the Much debate has surfaced regarding the wisdom was taken on the loan was the first time that the issue actual and theprojected renovation costs was not that of the council’s action, as the city may fail to recover was raised publicly. When approving these funds for relevant, saying “This is not necessarily wrong. Guess thousands of dollars from this action. In all, taxpayer acquisition, the Council did not disclose that Kranbuelhl what? It shouldn’t have even been rented as it couldn’t dollars have entailed $277,000 for the purchase, $7,000 already had the contract and it would need to be pass a section 8 review. So somebody may come in and in “carrying costs,” and $134,000 in renovations. In assigned to the WRHA. Williamsburg city manager, inspect the property, but you don’t know until you get addition, there will likely be an approximate $10,000 Jack Tuttle, downplayed risk in city involvement saying started on the work.” realtor’s fee at time of sale, assuming that the house “We’ve received a request from the WRHA to assist “There are people out there whose interests are not is sold at its asking price of $389,000. . The WRHA them in converting a property into a region of the city egalitarian and who try to get property on the cheap. denied a FOIA request by The Virginia Informer to that is currently threatened by excessive rentals. The Whether or not the funds were wasted on this property, disclose the costs associated with actual renovation. rental percentage is 62 percent. The proposal from the that depends on what happens at the end of the day” Williamsburg’s Director of Finance, Phil Serra, has housing authority is to invest $25-30,000 in the property said Hungerman. stated that the interest rate fluctuated between 4-4.5% for the conversion…When the property is sold the city In the wake of the attention that the issue has over this time. The loan to the WRHA was made on a will either recoup the total amount or we could end up received, many city council candidates, in addition to zero interest basis, which factors into an appreciation with a loss and that’s the risk we take.” Haulman have commented on the Harrison property loss for the city, totaling some $30,000. Mayor Zeidler responded in this same meeting with and city involvement. One candidate, Paul Freiling, Thus, the Harrison house will actually lose the WRHA “From what I know of this I think that it’s a terrific has retracted his original support for city involvement at least $69,000, based off of city manager Tuttle’s opportunity for the city and the housing authority to with the WRHA on this property. admission of $418,000 in purchasing and renovation help preserve the neighborhood and to also provide an Gil Granger, who lives on Harrison Avenue, said in costs. Further, this assumes that the housing market opportunity for home ownership.” the recent student debate “I think it was wrong of the will not cause the current market price to drop even Speaking next, Dr. Haulman stongly advocated for housing authority to take it off the market and take two more, as the property was initially listed for $450,000. the loan saying “This is a unique opportunity and apartments out just to put in one house…It is not a Dr. David Kranbuelhl, a chemistry Professor at we do owe a debt of gratitude to David Kranbhuelhl fragile neighborhood, it is a very nice neighborhood.” the College, entered into a binding contract on the who has taken action and spent a fair amount of his Matt Beato (’09) responded to the same question property on February 22, 2006 for $275,000, secured own money on an inspection…Neighborhoods work by saying “This housing was workforce housing with a $15,000 deposit. He now cites the downturned because they have a balance of owner occupied-rental and now it’s being sold for over $300,000 which is housing market as partial explanation for the property’s homes, the key is to make sure the balance does not tip not affordable housing for many people in the local situation saying “Let’s face it: we are heading toward one way too far or the other.” Dr. Haulman also serves workforce. It would cost us far too much money to the worst economic situation since the depression, so on the board of commissioners for the WRHA, where keep doing this.” obviously housing is down.” But in its most updated he often advocates for such a balance. True to his position, Haulman responded by saying information, the Virginia Association of Realtors Then-councilman Billy Scruggs said that “I think “I think that this was a good decision made by the city reports that the average sales price of homes in I can safely say that this is not directed at getting and I think if other opportunities come up we will Williamsburg fell only 5 percent in December 2007. students out of the neighborhood but it may decrease take them.” The reasons as to why the house has not yet sold and the opportunity for its inflated costs seem to be much more complex. For an multiple rentals in explanation, a story involving two College faculty, Dr. one house.” Ying Yang Twins’ concert offers Kranbeulhl and Economics Professor Clyde Haulman, The WRHA the Williamsburg City Council, and the WRHA must inserted an owner- students a balance between rock and rap be told. occupied restriction Dr. Kranbuelhl is a resident of Harrison Ave. and in its deed. However, Alec McKinly The Syndicate danced to tunes from current president of the West Williamsburg Heights this is not the first Staff Writer M.I.A., Timbaland and Dead Prez. A Neighborhood Association. He describes his lead-up house that the city highlight of the performance was a well- to acquiring the property as: “I saw the owner had died. has helped with loans Lake Matoaka, usually the picture of choreographed dance to a remix of Daft I talked to her kids about a price, which was lower than to the Authority, natural serenity, was brought to life with Punk’s Harder Better Faster Stronger. they had expected to get through a realtor, and so I but it does appear an energetic concert by The Ying Yang When the Ying Yang Twins came on bought the house. Over the course of 3-4 months, I that it is unique in Twins this past Saturday. Concert goers stage the entire amphitheater went wild. explored what the housing authority was. And they said its acquisition and knew the rap duo mostly from their hit Promoting their new album coming out ‘yeah we’d love to have this because we know what we selling. At the same album U.S.A (United State of Atlanta), this fall, the Ying Yang Twins performed can do with it.’” meeting, Haulman which was released in 2005 and reached many popular songs including “Whistle Before the WRHA got the contract, Dr. Kranbuehl insisted on this #2 on U.S. charts. While You Twerk” “Get Low” and ‘I Need had an inspection, but not an appraisal on the property. not being a new In a national competition on the music a Dime’. After much fanfare the Ying He stated “There is a city assessment so I knew what proposition. website Eventful.com, William and Mary Yang twins introduced their mixmaster, that was, but I did hire someone for several hundred There are students and Williamsburg residents DJ Scientist. Throwing together some dollars to come in and tell me what was going to need questions as to managed to vote the College to a number complex mix and scratch routines, DJ to be replaced and what things had to be done…the whether the council one spot and get the Ying Yang Twins to scientist had the crowd enthralled. The city assessments are supposed to be congruent with overpaid for the come to campus. After a few scheduling second half of their performance was a appraised values so I didn’t feel that such was worth my purchase of house, conflicts and delays UCAB finally collection of Rap, R&B and Rock songs time. $275,000 is and was, in my opinion, a good deal.” which an appraisal confirmed April 19th for the However, if the home were to have been sold on the would have shown. date of the concert. market instead of to the housing authority an appraisal Further, doubt has Opening for the Ying would likely have been necessary. been cast on the Yang Twins was William In 2006, the house was assessed by the city at misestimating of and Mary’s own Thao $147,000, and is now assessed at $286,900 for fiscal the renovation costs, Nguyen and The Get Down year 2008. City Assessor, John Matton, notes that which have exceeded Stay Down. Mrs. Nguyen “Over the past several years the market has been very $30,000 (in fact, met fellow bandmate and active and the assessments were quite different [from $134,000). drummer Willis Thompson appraised values].” Andy Hungerman, while earning a degree in Dr. Kranbuelhl also cited a desire to maintain the current WRHA Sociology and Women’s “responsible owners” in the Williamsburg Heights Director, believes Studies at the College. neighborhood, asking “Are we going to have rent the purchase and Thao won over the crowd controls? They [certain rental owners] are going to renovation are still with her soulful crooning and be making more money hand over fist. And these are worthwhile and skillful guitar work. Songs the same people that aren’t going to put money in the that it is premature like ‘Beat’ and ‘Swimming Alec McKinley house to make it attractive…Right now my whole to pass judgment Pools’ created a relaxed aura Matoaka: The concert opened with Acts Thao and neighborhood is fantastic and I would be happy to before the sale of that permeated through the They Get Down Stay Down. help any student and have at times when there was a the house. Although audience. Other singles like slumlord to sue.” not director when ‘Geography’ and ‘Bag of Hammers’ were that the Twins sang along too driving the Specifically on the city’s involvement, he stated the deal was made, also well-received. energy energy to an all time high. “Someone on the WRHA must have talked in private he strongly supports Following the opening act was a An exciting night of rock, hip hop and with council and then they talked about it with the city the actions of the performance of William and Mary’s hip- dancing, overall, the Ying Yang Twins manager. That’s how these things are made.” Some WRHA. Regarding hop dance troupe The Syndicate. Coming concert at Lake Matoaka Amphitheatre speculation has been raised as to whether property a potential loss of out in all white T-shirts, members of was well worth the wait. The Virginia Page 11 Informer Arts & Culture April 23, 2008 Try Thaipot for delicious Movie Review: Smart People lacks substantial food and great service plot, falls short of hype Matt Pinsker good and hot temperature, and mixed very well Staff Writer with the peanut sauce. I really enjoyed this, and Patrick Macaluso finished the dish quickly. My only complaint was Movie Critic The Thaipot in New Town is a new Thai that the peanut sauce was at room temperature, restaurant, located behind the movie theater and rather than heated. As I finished the appetizer, I With a solid cast—including Dennis Quaid, Thomas sharing a wall with the excellent restaurant of was really looking forward to the main course. Haden Church, Ellen Page and Sarah Jessica Parker—Smart Buon Amici. They have opened very recently, so For the entrée I ordered the chicken fried rice. People had some good hype. This movie fell very short of I decided to check them out for lunch. I like to see how well a restaurant can do the basic justifying this hype, however. It’s going to be difficult for I stepped inside and was amazed by the setup. items before I ever try the other ones. Again, I me to give a plot synopsis without giving away too much The place was beautifully decorated and well did not have a long wait before a large scoop of information, but here it goes: Smart People follows a six month lit with both natural and artificial light. The chicken fried rice on a plate was brought out to period in the life of Lawrence Wetherhold (Quaid), who is decorations included absolutely beautiful (and me. Many places that serve fried rice just have tiny a tenured English professor at Carnegie Melon University. expensive) wall hangings and little knickknacks pieces of chicken and little bits of veggies mixed He struggles to find direction in his life, which is interrupted from Thailand. The entire scene was very in. Thaipot did nothing so menial . Their fried by his adopted brother (Church), his academic-obsessed charming. Traditional Thai instrumental music rice was loaded with whole chunks of chicken, daughter (Page) and a doctor (Parker), who happens to be was playing in the background. broccoli and other vegetables. Nor was it over- a former student whom (like all of his students) he doesn’t I was politely greeted and taken to my salted; it had its own distinct flavor. This fried remember. comfortable seat. From studying the menu I could rice was its own meal, not just a side item, and I I usually like to elaborate a little bit on the plot, but that see that they served East coast Thai (as opposed devoured it all. is difficult for this movie. The plot doesn’t really have a to West coast, which uses a lot of coconut in its For dessert, I tried their fried banana with ice direction, and it doesn’t seem like it comes to any real cooking). They had a large selection of vegetarian cream ($5.95). Soon came a plate with a large conclusion. None of the four main characters are the least and seafood options as well as the more regular scoop of ice cream at the center of a shell, with bit likable; you will leave the cinema with a bad taste in foods. They also had different prices for lunch four slices of fried banana in each of the corners. your mouth, and it won’t be from the extra grease on the and dinner. Most lunch items were about $7.95, There was a cherry on top, and everything had popcorn. while dinner items were about $13.95. Soups been drizzled with honey. The dessert was very The plot doesn’t have anything to show us that most anyone were priced at $5.95, while most salads were at enjoyable, but a little expensive considering what can relate to. The only thing that this film solidified for me about $10.95. I got. The banana pieces were small and there is my real distaste for English. The main character is exactly When I first tried my water, I noticed a rather were only four of them. It would have been what you would expect from an English professor, not unlike unusual, although not unpleasant taste. Later, I superb if more banana pieces were included with Jeff Daniels’s character in The Squid and the Whale. realized that they mix some apple and lemon into this desert item. Still, this is the kind of dish that What the film lacks in plot, substance and direction, their water, which does more than add flavor, one can split with a date. though, it makes up for in acting. I was afraid that I would but also helps counteract the spiciness of a meal. The servers were all very attentive and efficient. only be able to envision Ellen Page as the character Juno, but However, none of the food I ordered was spicy, I was very pleased to see that they timed everything as likable as Juno was, Vanessa Wetherhold was more or less and from looking at the menu, none of the other very well. Not once did I have the inconvenience despicable. However, as much as the actors tried to carry a dishes looked too spicy either. of still working on one dish when another was film with no plot, no theme, no direction and no character For an appetizer, I ordered the Satay chicken brought out. Not including the tip, my bill for development, it was a failure. Oh well, bad ideas get bad ($6.95). I did not have to wait long before four the three courses was $22.75. I encourage you to reviews I suppose. skewers of medium sized chicken came out with try the Thaipot, as their food is very good. Their The movie fell short of every expectation, especially the a small dish of peanut sauce. I bit into the chicken dinner prices are a little higher than what most one that we have for all films—that is, tell us a story! For and was amazed by the taste and flavor. It was juicy students are willing to pay , but their lunch prices that, I give it a C-. and had only a little curry. The chicken was at a are very reasonable.

The Finer Side: Informer’s Beauty Picks for Spring 2008 It’s that time of year—The certifications. Not Virginia Informer’s spring beauty to mention that this picks 2008! Through much trial, tinted moisturizer a little error and lots of research, is a nice smelling, The Finer Side brings you the best light feeling product beauty products of spring 2008. that’s perfect for hot Some are classics, some are new, summer weather. This but you won’t want to be without new line could become any of them this summer! Jennifer Souers an environmentalist’s The Finer Side best friend 1. Frederic Fekkai Glossing Cream ($19.50 5. OPI Nail - $26.50, Sephora.com) This is by far the most Lacquer ($6.95, amazing hair product you will ever try. Smoothing OPI.com) OPI’s nail this onto dry hair after it’s been styled means that lacquers have been you will never worry about frizz or dullness again. a girl’s best friend The combination of olive oil and UVA/UVB for years. Praised by protectors ensures that you will not have to worry almost every beauty about added oil in your hair, and you will also be magazine, these protecting it from the nasty summer sun! humorously named 2. Cargo BeachBlush in Miami Beach ($26, colors last forever on Jennider Souers Sephora.com) It’s always important to have the nails and come in so Spring 2008 Winners: (Clockwise, left to right) CO Bigelow Mentha Lip Shine, perfect bronzer during the summer. You’ll find it many shades, it will Physician’s Formula Tinted Moisturizer, OPI Nail Lacquer, Bare Escentuals Prime Time, in this product. The combination of color stripes take you a lifetime to Stila Cherry Cheek & Lip Stain, Bobbi Brown Gel Eyeliner mean that you can use this from late spring to early sample them all—but fall, layering on more color during the height of don’t let that stop you from trying! when worn as blush under foundation, or a lively summer. 6. Bare Escentuals Prime Time Eyelid Primer punch when worn on lips. But don’t shy away 3. C.O. Bigelow Mentha Lip Shine in ($16, Sephora.com) This has become my personal from this miracle product; though it looks bright Spearmint ($7.50, BathandBodyWorks.com) This “can’t live without” product. This gives any eye in the container, it goes on very sheer and natural will become your new favorite lip gloss. Acting as shadow (whether cream or powder, expensive or looking. a lip gloss and a mint, the 2 percent spearmint oil cheap) staying power to last through the entire 8. Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner acts as a breath freshener. This gloss never gets day. Anyone planning on working long hours as an ($19, BobbiBrownCosmetics.com) Bobbi Brown sticky, and comes in cinnamon and peppermint intern or otherwise needs this product! revolutionized the makeup world for brunettes, and flavors as well. 7. Stila Cherry Crush Lip and Cheek Stain her long-wear gel eyeliner has become the staple of 4. Physicians Formula Organic Tinted ($24, Sephora.com) Stila’s new creation, marketed many makeup artists. This eyeliner, which comes in Moisturizer ($9.95, CVS stores) This national only through Sephora, has become a much talked 15 different wonderful shades, stays on all day and drugstore brand has just released a new organic about wonder-product. Infused with real cherry can form a dramatic clean line or a smudged one, product line boasting ECOCERT and EcoBlend extract, this stain adds a wonderful healthy glow depending on your preference. Page 12 The Virginia April 23, 2008 arts & culture Informer

Nooks and Crannies of William & Mary: Rule #1: You don’t talk about Flight Club Brian O’Donnell by 1801 the club had obtained its own hot- on the newly constructed Monroe Hall’s collegiate flight school” in the country, Staff Writer air balloon. The crew, led by club president roof for night flying. beating Harvard, Dartmouth and JS Watson, attempted to raise the balloon on Mr. Chandler then hired Colonel Earl Purdue and winning the club $100 in So you think your little club is pretty the courthouse lawn. However, an eddy of Popp, a former army pilot, to teach a the process. The victory brought the cool, huh? Maybe won a few awards, wind pushed it into the courthouse, tilting four credit ground school training course College a lot of fame, and in 1932 fabled brought some cool people to campus? it sideways, and the engine engulfed the called Aeronautics 101” to 40 students. aviator Amelia Earhart visited campus Imagine strutting into class one day in canvas in flames. It only took the team a few The colonel did this in exchange for free to give the commencement address your leather flight jacket, aviator glasses, weeks to repair, and the first balloon flight use of the College’s laboratories for all of and become an honorary Flight Club army pants and high-topped boots. in Virginia history was again attempted. This his students at Popp’s Riordan School of member. In her speech she focused on “Sorry I’m late,” you smirk, “I was just time, spirits of wine were used as extra fuel New York, a traveling university conducted women in higher education and flying, flying back from Jamestown. Thought for the windless day, and the launch went aboard a small steamer that docked at and mentioned the only female member it would be a nice day for a spin.” In off without a hitch. A crowd of onlookers Jamestown. His first understudy, YO Kent, of Flight Club, Minnie Savage. the early 1930s, while most cars were gathered and declared that they had “never and Mr. Chandler’s son Julian later instructed Mr. Chandler died in 1934, and with maxing out at 30 mph, a few ambitious seen a more beautiful sight,” comparing it the course as well. The 17 students who him, support for Flight Club. The cost students got to take lessons at the first to a solar eclipse. Later in 1929, a group of actually flew paid $7.50 for hourly lessons of insurance and maintenance for the collegiate “department of aeronautics” students built and rode their own 37-foot and attended three lectures a week. club simply outweighed the fading in the country. Established by President glider on campus. Flight club members were the big men on novelty of the program. It left behind Julian Chandler in 1931, the Flight Club’s Mr. Chandler is lauded for reinvigorating campus. Lou Carner, a star football player three future pilots, over 750 hours of 17 novice pilots developed their skills on the school. He tripled the student body and and pilot, once described their favorite logged flights, the Loening Trophy and a fleet trainer, two open-cockpit Kitty endowment by accepting female students, pastime: flying to Jamestown, turning back a broken propeller that now resides in Hawk biplanes and a Curtiss Robin built most of the on-campus dormitories, toward campus, and shutting the engines the Alumni House. monoplane, complete with green and and prepared plans for the Sunken off halfway home. They would glide silently There you have it. William and Mary gold stripes with a William and Mary seal Garden. He also foresaw aviation in the over Landrum and the other women’s was the first American college in the sky. on the fuselage. school’s future. Mr. Chandler convinced dorms, where the “sunbathing beauties” on Those early birds shot for the stars, built It goes without saying that aviation Williamsburg to buy land for an airport, on the roof and lawns would giggle and flee that castle in the clouds and a slew of wasn’t a new thing at the College. In which he built a $16,000 hangar. He even to cover. other flying clichés. But the sky really 1786 the idea of flight was so popular had a large “airport arrow and meridian The Flight Club was so successful that was the limit. So the next logical step? that a “Balloon Club” was created, and marker” painted in bright yellow and black in 1933 it won the Loening Cup for “best Space. How about that, Harvard?

Book Review: Krugman promotes progressive economics Like and liberalism in The Conscience of a Liberal Michael Cohen specifically income equality. Staff Writer Krugman traces how the what policies of the New Deal, The Conscience The conventional wisdom these especially its income transfer days on economics tends to favor the programs and union protection, of a Liberal right, and so it is refreshing to see helped to create a secure and a serious and thoughtful work that prosperous middle class whose Author: Paul Krugman you not only questions that wisdom, but members were on surprisingly Pages: 352 also advances something new and equal economic terms. Today Publisher: W.W. Norton different. Such is the nature of Paul however, the situation is very Krugman’s The Conscience of a Liberal, different, and by many measures ISBN: 0393060691 a book whose goal is to galvanize income inequality has risen List Price: $25.95 see? support for progressive economic considerably. policies in the years to come. According to Mr. Krugman, While Mr. Krugman is the reason for this lies in His economic arguments are largely unambiguously in favor of expanding the rise of so-called “movement persuasive, mainly because they’re the role of the welfare state (in a conservatism,” basically an amalgam backed up by careful research and move comparable to the New Deal), of neoconservative intellectuals, careful thinking. He doesn’t make the it would be unfair to criticize or Christian conservatives, and the moral argument for his revolutionary overgeneralize his positions. It takes libertarian heirs to Milton Friedman. programs because he doesn’t have brains to win the John Bates Clark All of these groups, according to his to—the statistics generally support medal in economics, write a college explanation, shared a common interest his arguments, and when there are JOIN textbook on microeconomics that in dismantling the institutions of the ambiguities, he acknowledges and we use here at William and Mary, and New Deal and Great Society while explains them. teach at MIT, Yale and Stanford. Mr. promoting policies that benefited A case in point is his call for Krugman is far from perfect, but he the rich while neglecting the poor. universal health care, which he deserves to be taken seriously. Needless to say, they receive the reasonably sees as a more efficient The book’s argument, written brunt of Mr. Krugman’s indictment solution to America’s health care US. in clear and simple prose, centers for our present situation. woes than our current one. After around economic inequality, One of the more mixed sections of sweeping aside the usual barrage of the book is Mr. Krugman’s analysis straw-man criticisms, his advocacy for of movement conservatism’s rise socialized insurance (not, he points and methods. His insights here out, the equivalent to socialized aren’t inaccurate so much as medicine) comes off not as radical Informer they’re incomplete and erring on but as rational. In areas like this one, the shallow side. Conscience doesn’t his arguments aren’t particularly recognize that there may be some partisan. Rather, they simply point meetings legitimate criticisms of the New out what works and what doesn’t. Deal and Great Society coming There is room to disagree with The from movement conservatism. Conscience of a Liberal, especially with are every Moreover, his repeated and regards to its foundational belief partially evidenced claim that in the importance of maintaining movement conservatism’s success a degree of economic equality. But lies primarily in exploiting racial whether one supports or rejects Monday prejudices is not very convincing Mr. Krugman’s call for a “new New and feels like a hasty reduction of Deal” one must come away from his a complicated issue. book with a measure of respect for 7:30 p.m. These facts weaken his book a cerebral and provocative work that somewhat, but not entirely, may indeed shift one’s conscience on because Mr. Krugman is more the important economic issues of Blair 201 of a scientist than a partisan. the day. The Virginia Page 13 Informer arts & culture April 23, 2008 IPAX’s TOPDOG/underdog comes out on top Sarah Nadler Staff Writer

Suzan-Lori Parks’ Pulitzer Prize winning drama TOPDOG/underdog tells the story of two African- American brothers, Lincoln and Booth. The two men live together in a shoddy apartment without running water and are unable to overcome the trauma of being abandoned by their parents as children. As a result, they spend their adulthood dealing with poverty, racism, alcoholism, gambling and sibling rivalry. The play only has two actors: Jack Stuart, playing Lincoln, and Michael Harris, who played Booth. Both did an incredible job of relaying the raw emotion present in this drama to the audience. TOPDOG/underdog opened Thursday, April 10 in Phi Beta Kappa’s Studio Theatre, and was played in the round. Messrs. Stuart and Harris did a remarkable job of keeping the audience engaged ; I never felt left out of the action no matter where the actors were positioned. The set was minimalist and did not change. The few props, including an old dirty mattress, a bottle of Aristocrat, a makeshift wash pail reminiscent of the third world and a flimsy cardboard box table all exemplified the poverty of the two brothers. The play’s action consisted of dialogue between TOPDOG/underdog staff the two brothers. The characters were always Tough love: Brothers Booth and Lincoln (played by Jack Stuart and Michael Harris) engage in sibling rivalry in IPAX’s drinking, and the actors did an excellent job of production of TOPDOG/underdog. playing drunken men. As a result of the alcohol, the conversations exchanged between the brothers were Nevertheless, there is more to the cards then The quality of acting on the part of Messrs. often repetitive, hypothetical and whiny. Towards the their lucrative nature. The cards serve as a foil Stuart and Harris was astounding. I felt like I had a end, I began to be very bored by the conversation. to reveal the deep seated sibling rivalry present front row seat on their emotional rollercoaster. One In spite of this however, the play was incredibly between the brothers. In typical younger brother can only imagine the pressure of being one of only interesting. Lincoln, a former card hustler, works fashion, Booth wants to prove he is just as quick two actors in a play, yet the two leads demonstrated as an Abraham Lincoln reenactor and remarks on as his older brother. Lincoln wants to protect his incredible professionalism. Despite its two and a how much he likes his job because he gets paid to sit younger brother from the violence of hustling, half hour length, the play entertained me and is there and think. Booth, an unemployed homebody, but Booth views this as a smug way for Lincoln to rife with entertaining and witty irony. Don’t come expresses his desire for Lincoln to teach him the preserve his reputation. This rivalry proves to be expecting to leave happy, though; this play is a trade of hustling. Each time they drink, Booth begs the demise of the brothers’ relationship at the end tragedy in every sense of the word. Lincoln to play cards with him. of the drama. May Schedule Kimball Theatre Movies WILLIAMSBURG, VIRGINIA 4 Months, 3 Weeks, 2 Days Not Rated Tues., Apr. 22-Sat., Apr. 27 6:30 and 8:30 pm Live Performances Apr. 23-25, 27 screening room (35 seats)

Wit’s Last Stake The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (PG-13) Thu., Apr. 24, May 1, 8, 15 at 8 p.m. Fri., Apr. 18-Wed., Apr. 23 Adults $12, Children under 6 $6 6:45 and 9 p.m. Apr. 19-22 screening room (35 seats)

Beaufort The William and Mary Department of Theater, Speech, and Fri., Apr. 25-Wed., Apr. 30 Dance presents 6:15 and 8: 45 p.m. Morning Apr. 26, 28-29 screening room (35 seats) Fri., May 2 at 7 p.m. Tickets free, but required for entrance Grace is Gone (PG-13) Tues., Apr. 29-Sun., May 4 7 and 9 p.m. Apr. 26, 28-29 screening room (35 seats) French Chimes and Choir Concert Sat., May 3 at 3 p.m. Paranoid Park (R) Tickets free, but required for entrance Mon., May 5-Fri., May 9 7 and 9 p.m. May 5-8 screening room (35 seats) The History of Rock In Bruges (R) Sat., May 3 at 8 p.m. Fri., May 9-Wed., May 14 General admission $15 6:45 and 8:45 p.m. May 9-10, 12-13 screening room (35 seats)

Laughing Redhead Studio presents Taxi to the Dark Side (R) Clean Comedy Night Tues., May 13-Sat., May 18 Sat., May 10 at 7:30 p.m. 7 and 9 p.m. May 14-17 screening room (35 seats) The Virginia Page 14 April 23, 2008 Opinion Informer Staff Editorial: From dream to reality: the Go green Informer, then, now and College must enact speech code changes into the future Freedom of speech is an leadership in this effort. His individual right that is at the recent proposals to the college uring finals Informer is “not good,” I know we are doing very heart of this nation. Such administration, which address my freshman something right. freedoms are something to be such matters as harassment and Dyear, Amanda Therein lies the most important aspect of treasured in universities, where threats as well as reasonable time Yasenchak and I knocked why The Informer must continue. For a university new ideas are the lifeblood of and place restrictions, would on doors, giving a spiel of our caliber, students’ deference to the the academic world. Currently, ensure that protected speech is about our new project, status quo is frightening. Colleges are funny many within the William and not limited if enacted. The Virginia Informer. places today, in which “conservatives” rebel Mary administration seem to The Virginia Informer strongly Joe We wanted to create a and “progressives” fight to continue the same Luppino-Esposito understand the inherent worth advocates for the implementation Editor in Chief Emeritus newspaper that reported policies that have been in place for decades. of allowing free speech on of these proposals. By reforming on stories the liberal The last administration was the culmination campus. But there are more steps our code, we will prevent any establishment and college administration had no of that dangerous standard. Clearly, the majority that need to be taken to ensure future abuses of limiting speech. interest in discussing. We got about 12 names. student opinion was against The Informer’s stance this is maintained and expanded. Furthermore, if we improve our Come August, that list fell to 11, including on the issue. However, the paper enjoyed an The first step must be to reform code and receive a “green light” Amanda, myself and an eager freshman I increase in staff five fold. It gives me great our speech code, transitioning designation from FIRE, our Facebooked over the summer. pride to know that those brave enough to be us from a “red light” to a “green College will join the ranks of And so began The Informer. independent come out to our meetings every light” university, as awarded by other select universities which Now, two presidents, three years, 26 editions, Monday night doing their part to change hearts the Foundation for Individual have proven their dedication to over 60 staffers, hundreds of pages and and minds. Rights in Education (FIRE). the defense of liberty. These thousands of copies later, The Informer has The paper, and I especially, have been accused Braum Katz ‘10, the changes will guarantee the free become a fixture. of hating the College for doing this. Since undersecretary of Student Rights exchange of ideas and continued Rumors (and, perhaps, hopes) of our demise when is challenging authority so wrong? When for Free Speech Advocacy, presence of differing opinions. have been greatly exaggerated. In the first two did blind faith become a virtue? The Informer has been working tirelessly to It is without reservation that The years, we were told we embodies the nature of reform the current speech code Virginia Informer advocates for could not compete with the a liberal arts college: to to designate the College as a the preservation of freedom of established campus media. Now, two presidents, three question everything and FIRE “green light” university. speech at William and Mary by This semester, some have “years, 26 editions, over 60 leave no stone unturned. We commend his outstanding implementing these reforms. said that there is no reason staffers, hundreds of pages and Some called it being to continue, now that “mean-spirited.” I call it William and Mary’s worst thousands of copies later, The reporting the news. A look back at The Informer president has exited stage Informer has become a fixture. The Virginia Informer has (far) left. been the most important I joined The to report it. I encountered a group of There are some ” group I have been a part Informer in the editors, reporters, photographers, and clear reasons why The Informer will continue of in my entire life. It has defined my career at first month of staffers like no other at The Informer. indefinitely. the College, for better or for worse, depending my freshman We all were eager to test the College’s First and foremost, I am honored to be on who you ask. year. Unlike some stated commitment to intellectual leaving the paper in the hands of Andrew B. I know for one student, Matt Sutton, it is a of the decisions I diversity. Blasi, Jr. Andrew has been one of the paper’s positive definition. Matt, who is graduating a made freshman Soon we met the reality of liberal most active members and has a remarkably year early, has been with the paper from the year, I have never discourse on this campus. Our papers holistic approach. He understands our mission beginning. He started as our intrepid Student regretted this were stolen and vandalized. The and goals, and will execute them well. His Assembly reporter who broke down the Matt Sutton one. Moving in administration, once patronizing, lieutenants, Jon San and Alex Mayer, have the barriers of what was a closed system. He went Managing Editor to my first home soon turned actively hostile, refusing experience to keep the ship on course, sticking on to become managing editor this year. Matt’s at the College, us the interviews and information to deadlines and ensuring a near-perfect job description became something to the effect Dupont Hall, and sweating in that they doled out to their favorites. Some product. Nick Fitzgerald, that eager freshman, is of: “Help keep Joe from losing more hair than miserable August weather, I met my of our more enlightened peers took now a senior, ready to take on our next frontier he already has.” hallmate (and truly hilarious future to Facebook, crafting hate groups, with The Virginia Informer Online, which will att, you were the best advisor partner in comedy), Nick Fitzgerald. advocating the physical destruction undoubtedly revolutionize media on campus. anyone could have. You are Nick was an enthusiastic salesman of our paper or commentary on what The section and department editors—Steven Mloyal, trustworthy, prudent and for the fledging paper and convinced bodily orifice we happened to reside Nelson, Michelle Ju, Megan Locke, Kristin supportive. In the event my aspirations for me to meet Amanda Yasenchak and in. Joe saw his dorm door vandalized, Coyner, R.C. Rasmus, Jennifer Souers, Sam high political office come through, you will be Joe Luppino-Esposito, the two co- and typical of most attacks on the McVane and Alec McKinley—are ready to lead the first person I call to be chief of staff, but I founders of The Informer. paper, it took place in the middle of their staffs and will push them every issue to know you are probably too noble to get into I was immediately struck by the night. put out a newspaper that they can all be proud politics…or to work for me. All kidding aside, their energy and enthusiasm. They Our crime was and has been of. All of these leaders, along with the assistant I thank you very much for your work and for envisioned a truly independent student exercising our protected First editors, writers, copy editors, layout designers, keeping my head screwed on straight this year. newspaper that would combine hard Amendment right to provide a voice photographers and other staffers are the most Amanda turned a dream into a reality. As with hitting news coverage and an editorial to opinions shutout by the campus qualified people on campus to perform these most of my elaborate schemes, like creating page friendly to campus conservatives establishment. For most students jobs. I will miss them all, dearly. an Italian American Student Association, or and libertarians. They have succeeded at the College, T.S. Eliot’s immortal uckily, we do not operate in a vacuum, proposing a new master college plan, or turning admirably. question, “Do I dare disturb the and there are many factors that led the SA into a parliamentary system, The Virginia William and Mary needed a paper universe?” is an idle hypothetical for Lto our success. The motivation that Informer would have been lost in between classes like The Informer. Like so many other countless “Safe Zone” or awareness Amanda and I had for creating the newspaper and about ten-too-many causes. great liberal arts universities around events. For a student journalist at The was to have real competition in campus media. Amanda, you decided that this idea actually the nation, W&M had unfortunately Informer, this was a daily reality. All of The Informer does not create news: we just care made sense, and you molded it and shaped it to succumbed to the intellectual them rose to the challenge. Taking more about this College and about our fellow actually work. We have been together for longer doldrums of unquestioned liberalism. William F. Buckley’s maxim to heart, classmates than to reprint administration- than the paper has been around, but as it has This philosophy, which appeared bold “despair is a mortal sin,” I never saw approved press releases. grown and flourished, so have we. As cheesy and original in the uproar of the 1960s, any member of The Informer grow Some stories are hard to find; a female as it sounds, The Virginia Informer did bring us had grown complacent and sclerotic. disparaged or bitter at these attacks. student hit by a police car while on her bicycle closer together. Needless to say, I could not Its slogans—diversity, I am proud of the change that the and she winds up with a ticket, for example. have done it without you. I thank you, and I multiculturalism, and social justice-- Informer has brought to William and Other stories are covered, in brief, by others, love you. were chanted daily by its chief priests Mary from giving so many students because of a lack in community understanding: Finally, after just surprising most readers that in the administration and more a voice to forcing other campus see the story on a two-foot tall cross. Still, other I actually have a heart, I have one last thank disappointingly received fawning publications to step up their efforts. stories are important to all, but the greater issues you. It goes to people I have yet to meet. The coverage in the official school If there was justice in the world, are not raised. A faculty strike is an obvious Virginia Informer embodies a legacy that I will newspaper. Spooning out its liberal Joe Luppino-Esposito and Amanda headliner, but the conduct of the deans and take with me for many years to come. To pabulum, the administration and its Yasenchak would be recognized for provost in the execution of the strike is where those brave souls that will take on the task of enablers in the press seemed to be their service. Not willing to hold my the real story exists. challenging the norm, I thank you. the problem. Unaccountable, with breath, I offer my thanks to them Through all these stories, The Informer has kept When the light that shines down the path virtually no oversight, they had grown here for the opportunity to work with a fighting spirit, and has welcomed challenges. to the future is so powerful that it is blinding, emboldened. them. I predict the continued presence Some are petty and juvenile, coming in the that future will undoubtedly be bright. Such is We at The Informer, like many at the of Informer in the years to come will be form of shaving cream. Others come from the case for The Informer, and words can never College, had seen that the Emperor a living reminder of their courage and the establishment. When a professor exclaims, express how much joy that brings me. had no clothes and had the courage vision. publicly, that prospective students reading The The Virginia Informer Opinion Page 15

A humorous end to the school year: break from stress and gawk It is a curious thing, when a around campus actually affecting a cause, or are they greatest manifestation of a certain button which number of individuals seem merely devolving to fantastical attempts to resemble the symbolized support for a certain college administrator. to think true contributions to radicalism of the 1960’? Is it that you desire to seem More universal movements outside and inside the the campus consist of pinning better aligned with the more acceptable side of an College are the usual AIDS ribbons, wear orange for declarative buttons on their issue? Burma day, etc. North Face backpacks or wearing Truthfully, I was a little disappointed that Barry In the 60’s man, little activist projects like this really anomalous clothing for a day. recently saw it politically advantageous to again wear took it to the man. Now, your activist project entitles to Beyond providing opportunities that oh so trite symbol—the US flag lapel—in working be in literal admiration of the man, or in the case of the Kristin Coyner just for hilarious gawking, the toward securing the Democratic nomination. I just now “Gender-bending Day” pretend to be the man. Opinion Editor sincerity with which these displays hope to hear “I actually wore for the flag lapel before I On the college campus, these silly events sure do cause are made, as possessing inherent was against it” sometime this election cycle. a reaction, usually projecting something to the effect “I meaning, is striking. Yes, these all may be wonderful little actions, but they care more about___than you.” I suppose cross dressing Now, it would it would seem instructive for students are hardly contributing in a productive manner, other is meant to say something to the effect of “I care more to heed the clarion call of their leader Barry Hussein than providing occasional fodder for laughter. Yes, than you about gender being based on____.” Obama (I reserve the right to use that appellation maybe these antics are sparking a reaction, and therefore I would like to take this opportunity to thank certain purely on the basis of finding it funny) on this a “dialogue” of sorts, but to what avail other than to members of the William and Mary student body for matter: “My attitude is that I’m less concerned about reinforce a collective sense of approval for politically providing a humorous end to this academic semester, what you’re wearing on your lapel than what’s in your correct pet projects on campus? much to the reduction of my own level of pre-exam heart.” In what way are the public demonstrations seen It goes without saying where we recently saw the angst. Williamsburg City Council WARNING: A plea to women to and WRHA abuse power consider the facts about EC s reported in this issue of I fear for my classmates later in the woman’s menstrual cycle, after the the The Virginia Informer, the who, in spite of the lecture egg has already been fertilized, levonorgestrel AWilliamsburg Redevelopment given by Pharmacists for Life will cause the endometrial lining in the woman’s and Housing Authority (WRHA) speaker Neil Noeson, chose uterus to thin so that the zygote will not be able purchased a house at 110 Harrison Avenue to purchase Plan B emergency to implant and will be terminated. in 2006 at a price of $275,000, which contraception from Voices for It is untrue that if levonorgestrel is taken too Nick Hoelker was nearly double the assessed price of Planned Parenthood (VOX) late to prevent a pregnancy it won’t have any Staff Writer $147,000. This money came directly from on Thursday, April 10. My adverse effects. While levonorgestrel will not the taxpayers as it was appropriated by the Stephanie fear is that because VOX does harm or abort an implanted egg, the drug can Williamsburg City Council. The person who sold the house Long not define a life as beginning result in a greater risk of side effects during was Dr. David Krenbuel, a chemistry professor at the College. Staff Writer at conception, those who do pregnancy. Progestin, the hormonal ingredient Dr. Krenbuel is a friend and coworker of Vice-Mayor Clyde can cause an abortion. in levonorgestrel, can also cause morning Haulman, an economics professor at the College. My opinion is that life begins at conception; sickness. Thus, a pregnant woman who has The city stated that the house was dilapidated and unfit that is, life begins when a sperm has fertilized taken levonorgestrel is likely to have increased for occupancy. Previously, the house had been a two-rental an egg. My opinion is that life is sacred from episodes of morning sickness. Furthermore, duplex where low-income workers lived. However, instead conception until death and that no one has any progestin is linked to ectopic pregnancy, which of just cleaning up the house, it was completely rennovated right to take away the life of another. is the implantation of an egg in a woman’s along with granite countertops and placed on the market But my opinion really doesn’t matter right fallopian tube rather than in her uterus. While for resale. The sale price of the house is currently over now. We’ve all heard the arguments and facts 2% of natural pregnancies are ectopic, 10% $300,000 and it has not sold. The WRHA has mandated that about the development of the fetus as well as of pregnancies complicated by levonorgestrel the property be owner-occupied, meaning that it would be the strains put on an unexpecting mother. What are ectopic. Other possible side effects include too difficult for low-income workers to live in the house. matters now is the decision you’ve made based fatigue, headache, jaundice and stroke. It is Moreover, this is in stark contradiction to WRHA’s mission upon these arguments. also common for women smokers over the to provide affordable housing. According to their website, the If you believe that life begins when a sperm age of 35 to have heart attacks due to taking WRHA’s mission is to provide “safe, decent and affordable fertilizes an egg, making a zygote, you need to levonorgestrel. housing for low- and moderate-income families, elderly and know that the morning after pill can end a life. Mr. Noeson asked those of us who attended his the disabled.” Changing the occupancy requirement from Here are the facts about the process of lecture to tell our friends about this information rental to owner-occupied makes it much more difficult for the levonorgestrel, the chemical name for the form because, “These are things everybody should people whom WRHA are supposed to help to find affordable of EC handed out on April 10: know.” I agree, and felt compelled to share with housing. If taken early in a woman’s menstrual cycle, the students what VOX would not. I encourage The city claimed that they went forward with this transaction levonorgestrel may prevent the egg from being all those considering the use of Plan B to because they feared that if there is too high a percentage of fertilized altogether, in which case the drug educate themselves about the possible harm rental properties in Williamsburg, discouraging people from would be working as a contraceptive. If taken that emergency contraception can cause. moving into the city. However, this claim is erroneous as Williamsburg faces a much greater demand for affordable housing due to the presence of the College and the large number of service-sector employees. Additionally, it is ludicrous to expect people to choose to live here based on an arbitrary percentage of rental versus owner-occupied properties. Moreover, the city has failed to follow through with keeping an amount of rental properties in some neighborhoods. In The staff of The Virginia West Williamsburg Heights, where Harrison Avenue house is located, 62 percent of the houses are renter-occupied. However, there are neighborhoods in the city with no rental- Informer wishes you an occupancy. Yet, the city has not made any efforts to boost the number of rental properties in this area. herefore, I implore city council and the WRHA to excellent summer! stop abusing their power and focus on WRHA’s Tmission of developing affordable housing in Williamsburg. With a large amount of renters in the city due to the large student population and low-income workers, there is a strong need for low-income housing in the city, especially in close proximity to the College and Colonial Williamsburg. City council and the WRHA should stop giving bogus We look forward to another excuses about maintaining a threshold of owner-occupied properties and be more transparent about the true motives year of hard-hitting, behind removing rental properties, especially when there are significant claims of cronyism and pricejacking. investigative reporting. www.VAInformer.com All the news that’s fit to go online. Page 16 The Virginia April 23, 2008 Informer A look at the candidates for Williamsburg City Council Compiled by Ian Kirkpatrick For the first time in the history of Williamsburg- and as you realize, MATT BEATO, ‘09 Williamsburg has a long history- a student at the College of William and Mr. Beato’s City Council bid was inspired by what he has described as poor economic policy on the part of local government, and the overall Mary, Matt Beato ’09, is running for a lack of a student voice in the community. He is well acquainted with city council seat. After the SA’s recent student interests, having served as a Student Assembly Senator for three rock the vote campaign more students years as well as Chairman of the Senate this past year. Mr. Beato also are registered in the ‘Burg than ever became the first current student to hold public office in Williamsburg before. We want you to be informed, as when he was elected to the Williamsburg Soil and Water Conservation our name might imply, so here we have Board. Concerning the issue of housing, Beato said “the local area will need 50,000 workers over the next 10 years” and the current policies compiled descriptions of the respective that the city is pursuing will make it harder for these needed employees candidates platforms. Remember to to find housing. Regarding universal Pre-k Beato says simply, “we can’t vote, the election is on the 6th of May, afford it.” Currently, Mr. Beato is juggling a full course load as well as th rd with early voting on the 26 and 3 . Courtesy of Matt Beato campaigning for a city council seat.

GIL GRANGER ’57 CLYDE HAULMAN Professor Haulman has been a member Mr. Granger is a wealthy businessman of the William and Mary faculty since 1969, in the city; he owns over 100 properties and is currently Chairman of Economics and has held previous public offices Department. He has held a city council seat for in the Williamsburg. As the owner of the past 8 years and is seen by many students Williamsburg area rental property, Mr. as having done little to address their grievances. Granger has an immediate material The current vice mayor has and continues to incentive to see the 3 person rule support deed restrictions, dismissing criticism eliminated. Unfortunately, he was with the sentiment ‘if you don’t like it don’t buy Courtesy of University Relations unable to respond to The Informer’s it.’ He has also defended the Harrison Avenue request for an interview so there is little purchase, which has become a “lightning rod” more to disclose on his candidacy. of student discontent with the city’s behavior. He was “instrumental” in starting the Sharpe Courtesy of City of Williamsburg Community Scholars program. PAUL FREILING ’83

Regarded by many students as the best incumbent for his more open TERENCE WEHLE ’77 views, recently he reconsidered his stance regarding the three person As a licensed real estate broker, Mr. Wehle is well rule. Additionally, he has said that versed in city matters. He explains that The Flat Hat the Harrison Avenue purchase was a “must have misunderstood” many of his positions mistake. Mr. Freiling is also the only during their interview and that he does indeed care candidate fighting to improve public about a broad range of issues beyond curbing local transportation on a larger scale, as government growth. a board member for Virginians for Mr. Wehle told The Informer that the three person High Speed Rail. He is a strong rule needs to be reviewed and that right now the Courtesy of Paul Freilings supporter of universal pre-k and appeals process is very arbitrary. He insists that believes it to be an essential in the wording regarding any restrictions needs to be maintaining equality of opportunity. explicit, including square footage, the number of closets, etc. to ensuring fairness. When it comes to Courtesy of Terence Wehle student friendly businesses, Mr. Wehle thinks less government is the answer, saying “government is JUDY KNUDSON not needed every step of the way, but it can help facilitate a business’ entry into the community.” Ms. Knudson has a long record of civic involvement, and was even Assistant Dean of Admissions at the college. Currently a member of the Thank you for a great year from all of us Planning Commission, Ms. Knudson has supported several initiatives which atThe Virginia Informer restrict the amount of affordable housing in Williamsburg. Including the construction of a 24,000 ft2 building The Informer is an independent publication and does not receive any public funding, unlike other of condominiums, selling for $800,000 publications at William and Mary. each, because the current ratio (57% We would like to especially recognize some of our private supporters. rental properties to 43% owner occupied Courtesy of Judy Knudson homes) is “unhealthy.” When questioned by Stop 22, a local group meant to curb some of the governments’ Informer Sponsor activities, about the reasoning behind the project, she responded, the Mr. Richard Beard - Mr. Lance Kyle City of Williamsburg “should be more like a city.” Indeed Ms. Knudson seems to think that student housing is a school issue, and the city should Friends of The Informer have little involvement. She suggested that the college make use of more Mr. Robert Beck - Mr. Alberto Chalmeta - Mr. John Gleie of its own properties such as the Dillard Complex, because improved public transportation has made it more accessible. Mr. Sanford Whitwell The Collegiate Network The Patrick Henry Center Love us? Hate us? The Leadership Institute

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