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THURSDAY The GW October 9, 2008 ALWAYS ONLINE: WWW.GWHATCHET.COM Vol. 105 • Iss. 16 Hatchet AN INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWSPAPER - SERVING THE GW COMMUNITY SINCE 1904 Bookstore employee steals $14,000

by Bryan Han Senior Staff Writer

A GW Bookstore employee is being charged with fi rst-degree theft for alleged- ly stealing more than $14,000 from the store through fraudulent refunds, according to court documents. Marco Pareja, 30, told the bookstore di- rector and a manager on Sept. 9 that he had made fi ctitious refunds to his credit card to- taling about $10,000 and another $4,000 in refunds to a friend’s card, court documents state. He transferred the money over eight transactions between February and August 2008. See BOOKSTORE, p. 8 Council bans

Jonathan Ewing/Hatchet photographer Student Association senators raise their placards during Tuesday night's meeting. The unprecedented $348,800 initial allocations bill for student orga- single sales nizations passed nearly unanimously. Bill prohibits '40s' in SA gives student groups $350,000 Foggy Bottom by Emily Cahn After Tuesday’s vote, the total communicate with them openly,” said “I understand that a radio station by Alexa Millinger Senior Staff Writer amount doled out for initial allocations Bindelglass, a sophomore, while intro- has immense operational expenses, but Metro News Editor reached $348,800, up from $227,770 last ducing her committee’s recommenda- we just cannot afford to fund everything Nearly every student organization year. tion. “I am confi dent that tonight’s bill is we want to,” Bindelglass said. “We went The D.C. City Council approved a mea- that requested additional initial alloca- SA Sen. Julie Bindelglass (CCAS-U), fair and appropriate.” line by line to say what we can fund. I sure Tuesday to ban sales of single contain- tion funds received them at Tuesday chair of the fi nance committee, said stu- Hannah Byam, general manager of wish we could do more but I am again ers of beer and liquor in two city wards, night’s Student Association senate meet- dent organizations submitted requests to WRGW, GW’s radio station, petitioned pointing back to the two million in re- including Foggy Bottom. ing. the fi nance committee for initial alloca- the SA for an increase in the organiza- quests.” The bill will prohibit the sale of indi- Senators debated the initial alloca- tions that far surpassed the funds avail- tion’s initial allocation. Due to the increase in the student fee, vidual containers of malt liquor and beer tions for about two hours, but eventually able in the student fee account. When Byam, a senior, said WRGW could many student organizations applied and that are 70 ounces or less. The legislation passed the bill by a nearly unanimous the fi nance committee drafted the allo- not afford to stay on the air without an received increases in their initial alloca- also prohibits the sale of liquor in contain- vote without the fi reworks and contro- cations bill, it tried to get the groups as increase. tions. But organizations like the Chinese ers less than a half pint. versy characteristic of past years. Only much money as possible and was able While WRGW received an increase American Student Organization were Emergency legislation currently in ef- Sen. Logan Dobson (CCAS-U) opposed to give many organizations more funds of $700 over last year, the organization not initially allocated funds. fect will impose a ban on single sales until the bill, and Sen. Rob Schrotte (GSEHD) than last year, she said. did not receive all of the funds they abstained. “We tried to treat orgs fairly and asked for. See ALLOCATIONS, p. 8 See SINGLES, p. 8 GW hosts green symposium EYEINGOBAMA

by Madeleine O’Connor adding that GW can prepare members of Hatchet Reporter the community for green jobs. “We don’t have a community college Passion and talent from the GW com- here, so the question is how do we fi ll that munity are what will help propel the Dis- gap in providing entry-level jobs,” Knapp trict’s green movement, University Presi- said. “We can work with the city.” dent Steven Knapp said Monday at the Knapp noted that sustainability is part D.C. Symposium on Urban Sustainability. of every school at GW and spoke about The three-session symposium, hosted how the University demonstrated its com- by GW at the Jack Morton Auditorium, mitment to sustainability by offsetting opened with speeches from Knapp and 77,000 pounds of carbon dioxide emitted city offi cials stressing the importance of by the event. the green initiative and the partnership be- The University is also constructing tween the University and the District. two residence halls, both of which will be Knapp said GW “can and should strive Leadership in Energy and Environmental to become a national model” for urban sus- Design-certifi ed to meet certain sustain- tainability. ability standards. “We’re going to try to raise the bar as “I believe every project should be we proceed in developing in our campus,” LEED-certifi ed,” said D.C. Councilman Knapp said. Kwame Brown (D-At Large), who spoke Anne Wernikoff/assistant photo editor He said students lead the green move- at the event. He said he hopes people will President Steven Knapp speaks at a ment at GW with unprecedented enthu- continue to bring LEED certifi cation into forum on urban sustainability at Jack siasm and the University can continue to Morton Auditorium Monday morning. affect change in the greater community, See GREEN, p. 8 Seniors can personalize gift class gift coordinator. Only 11 percent of graduates currently Class Gift donations Anderson, a senior, said he wants the give back to the University, a fi gure ad- donation to have a “more direct impact on ministrators hope to increase to fulfi ll their the student society.” goal of bringing donations for fi nancial aid will fund specifi c The 2008 senior class gift committee from $10 to $40 million over the next fi ve – which raised an unprecedented $36,628 years. – collected from one-fourth of the gradu- “By doing this, we hope to teach the parts of Univ. ating class, but Anderson said he hopes to value and importance of philanthropy," break this record and have one-third of his said Zach Briton, assistant director of by Risa Langelo class contribute. Touting the slogan "We’re young alumni and student giving. "So that Hatchet Reporter kind of a big deal,” Anderson said he hopes a current senior who designates their gift the personalized donation process will en- to their own student organization can im- This year’s Senior Class Gift Commit- courage more seniors to contribute. mediately see the impact of his or her gift tee wants to transform the way GW seniors “Participation is key,” Anderson said. and realize why their support is necessary give back to the University. "It’s not as much about the amount we in the future." The Class of 2009 will be given the op- raise but instead the number of seniors The money donated by each senior tion to donate their portion of the class gift Jonathan Ewing/Hatchet photographer that participate. They can give to their stu- will be matched dollar to dollar by two About 200 students attended a watch party for the presidential debate, to whichever part of the University that dent organization, sports team, academic alumni, 1977 graduate Alan Lafer and 1992 has been the most signifi cant to them, said hosted by the College Democrats Tuesday night in the Marvin Center. school, the President’s Fund for Excellence See Story, p. 8. senior David Anderson, this year's senior or to scholarships for GW students.” See SR. GIFT, p. 8 The GW Hatchet | Thursday, October 9, 2008 H WWW.GWHATCHET.COM Page 2 „ Newsroom: GW Starbucks halts 24-hour service Nathan Grossman – Campus News Editor ([email protected]) „ Web Extra: Univ. opens new facility in Alexandria Sarah Scire – Campus News Editor ([email protected]) Alexa Millinger – Metro News Editor ([email protected]) „ Video: Student reaction to arming UPD >> Danielle Meister – Assistant News Editor ([email protected]) City elicits plans for CAMPUS Univ. to cut CI ses- SNAPSHOT Veteran's Voice CALENDAR sions, hire more West End Library Cabinet members land development THURSDAY HIGH 79 | LOW 60 GW offi cials plan to expand After nixing the sale of a JESUS FOR PRESIDENT? the Colonial Cabinet by six mem- section of land containing the FAITH AND POLITICS: THEN & NOW bers and cut down the number of West End Library to a private Learn about the history of Colonial Inauguration sessions developer last year, the city is religion and politics in the from fi ve to four starting next sum- putting out an open call for de- Supreme Court and politi- mer, a senior administrator said velopers to propose new plans cal parties from a renowned this week. for the area. Georgetown professor. Robert Chernak, senior vice The Office of the Deputy 7:30 p.m. president for Student and Aca- Mayor for Planning and Eco- 805 21st St., Room 310 demic Support Services, said if the nomic Development is expected plan is approved, there will be an to release development plans increase of 100 students and 100 this November for the lot at FRIDAY parents per session and CI sessions 24th and L streets. The request will fi nish before the Fourth of July HIGH 79 | LOW 56 will outline the needs of the PROJECT PB&J holiday. area in order to elicit proposals Come make peanut butter “The demands on faculty and from potential developers. and jelly sandwiches for the staff involved in CI were becom- Eric B. Scott, deputy direc- homeless while earning com- ing a burden,” Chernak said. “The tor of operations for the plan- munity service hours. end of CI sessions and the start of ning and economic develop- 2 p.m. classes were butting up too close ment office, told community Columbian Square together.” members at a meeting held last The additional number of stu- week at the West End Library dents and parents attending each that his office seeks commu- SATURDAY session will mean the Cabinet will nity involvement and input in HIGH 74 | LOW 54 also need to be bolstered to keep Alex Ellis/photo editor drafting the proposal. ‘CHARLIE ON PAROLE’ FINAL the ratio of cabinet members to Junior Kevin Blanchard, vice president of Student Veterans of America, speaks at a veter- “We will bring develop- CUT WORLD PREMIERE students proportionate. ans forum Wednesday night at 1957 E St. See the Web Extra at www.gwhatchet.com. ment proposals to the com- Watch alumni and comedians “With an increase in overall munity to get feedback,” said from Upright Citizens Brigade attendance at each session from Scott, whose office has already and Saturday Night Live in a 1,000 to 1,200 people about equally received proposals for retail or new short film. divided between students and par- affordable housing. $5 at the door, $3 in advance ents, to keep the appropriate ratio Student Association senate tables fi nancial transparency legislation The D.C. City Council ap- of cabinet members to participants 10:30 p.m. A bill designed to increase sage of the bill. proved sale negotiations with would require an approximate 20 pass the bill. Marvin Center Amphitheater transparency in the student or- “We don’t need anyone’s au- developer Eastbanc Inc. last percent increase in staffi ng,” Cher- “I think (allowing the general ganization fi nancial process thority to change the bylaws,” year, but the council ended the nak said. counsel to review the bill) would was sent back to committee at Dobson said at the meeting. deal last fall when members of These proposed changes are set good precedent with admin- SUNDAY the Student Association senate “The SA constitution is signed the community voiced opposi- part of a larger overhaul of CI pro- istration that we are working meeting Tuesday night when the by the Board of Trustees and tion. In the new proposal, de- HIGH 75 | LOW 56 gramming, Chernak said. A brain- with them and not against them, SA adviser encouraged senators that would outrank the general velopers will have to vie for the GREAT FALLS POTLUCK HIKE storming group will be formed especially with money which is to allow the University general counsel. We don’t need to ask rights to the land. Go hiking around Shenan- in December to begin looking at controversial at this University,” counsel to review it. (the general counsel) if we wish Scott said his office will re- doah National Park. The hike more drastic changes for the sum- said Tanney, a graduate student. The legislation, written by to amend our bylaws.” lease an overview to elicit de- will end with a potluck picnic. mer of 2010. Dobson is confi dent the bill Sen. Logan Dobson (CCAS-U), Other senators said they did velopers’ responses, and the $12 for transportation to and Chernak said, “We’re doing will pass when it goes before the would allow students to view not feel comfortable passing the city will chose a proposal. De- from the park. fi ne-tuning for next summer, but senate again on Oct. 21. how student organizations bill without the consent of the velopers will be able to submit 12 p.m. we have more fl exibility for 2010.” “I’m still extremely disap- spend their allocated funds from counsel. proposals for Square 37 as well Sign up at the Student Activi- –Sarah Scire pointed in the senate’s decision,” ties Center office. the student fee account. Stu- “This is the fi rst year that we he said. “I feel that the senate as for Square 50, the site of En- dents can currently only view are receiving increased money took the phantom objections of gine Company 1's 50-year-old how much is allocated to each from the University to allocate a GW administration fi gure over fire station, located at M and organization. to student orgs,” said SA Sen. the desires of the students for a 22nd streets. Corrections Tim Miller, executive direc- Ricardo Pineres (G-at-Large). more open fi nancial process.” Integrating the library and In "Many colleges arm police the fire station was also dis- forces" (Oct. 6, p. 1), The Hatchet tor of the Student Activities Cen- “I think it is a prudent decision SA Sen. Rob Lockwood (U- In "Virus Hits Georgetown" ter, said senators should allow to ensure that the University is at-Large), a senior, co-sponsored cussed at the meeting, though (Oct. 6, p. 1), The Hatchet errone- attributed two quotations about residents were hesitant to place Brown University to Daniel the general counsel to determine content with way we are han- the bill, while SA President ously reported that EMeRG aid- whether GW fi nancial records dling this process.” Vishal Aswani, a senior, and a library above a fire station. ed efforts at Georgetown, based Carter, senior vice president D.C. Fire/EMS Battalion of Security on Campus. They can become public. SA Sen. Michelle Tanney Executive Vice President Kyle on a Georgetown news release. Dobson, a sophomore, said (CPS-G), student life committee Boyer, a junior, also voiced their Chief Christopher Jordan said, The group did not respond to should have been attributed to "It would be a real challenge." Brown spokesman Mark Nickel. he does not think it was neces- chair, said she felt the SA be- support. the campus. sary for the senate to delay pas- haved maturely for waiting to –Emily Cahn –Amy D’Onofrio News The GW Hatchet Thursday, October 9, 2008 | 3 LGBT center opens to students University lowers very excited about what we have Offi ce will serve planned for this year.” Gindin said she hopes the room rental fees center will be able to help com- munity members with jobs and as a resource, by Matthew Rist “We trust people,” Lenn other opportunities. Hatchet Reporter said. “If people say that there’s “While our main focus of going to be a D.C. event with foster awareness the resource center is to promote The University is lowering half GW students, we’ll take awareness and acceptance, we classroom rental rates for events their word for it, by Caitie Daw hope to provide other services involving non-GW participants, The new policy does not Hatchet Reporter to the LGBT community, includ- offi cials said this week. make clear what charges will be ing counseling and outlooks for A policy created in 2007 incurred by students who are The GW lesbian, gay, bisexual internship or job opportunities, charged student organizations hosting one-time small events and transgender community cel- as a part of our long-term goals,” up to $425 per day for each nor does it extend any specifi c ebrated the grand opening of a Gindin said. rented classroom if their event guidelines with regard to con- new resource center in the Mar- Even before the grand open- contained guests unaffi liated tinuous or ongoing events host- vin Center Monday as part of Na- ing of the new offi ce, Fox and with the University. New rental ed by GW organizations that tional Coming Out Week. Gindin sponsored events on cam- costs will range from $50 for involve outside participants. The new facility, located on pus and in the D.C. area for the one room to $250 for 20 or more Lenn said the policy has the building's fourth fl oor, is de- LGBT community – such as “Day rooms. The rates apply only to room for improvement. signed to provide additional ser- in D.C.” walking tours to local one-time events with more than “The principles of the poli- vices and support to LGBT stu- LGBT organizations and historic 100 people – a majority of whom cy will hold, but we have to re- dents and to foster a larger LGBT sites. are unaffi liated with GW. write it to clarify how we apply community. “The resource center also Guest speakers are not con- it,” Lenn said. “One of the primary objec- sponsored a workshop for 10 sidered outside participants. One-time small events, tives for the LGBT Resource Cen- LGBT students who met repre- Associate Vice President of in which half of the partici- ter is to promote awareness and sentatives of LGBT organizations Academic Affairs Jeffrey Lenn pants are GW students, will a sense of inclusiveness between and learned about being out the said a “one-time not be charged both the GW and LGBT commu- workplace,” Fox said. large event” can any fees, while nities,” said sophomore Melissa Ian Goldin, a freshman, said extend to events “We’re very ap- one-time small Gindin, a student coordinator for he hopes the center will be able like the GW Par- events with 50 the center. to assist LGBT students with past liamentary De- preciative that the percent non-GW GW offi cials announced last issues such as living situations bate Society’s students will be month that the center would be and gender-neutral bathrooms administration took annual debate charged half of in the Marvin Center after ad- on campus. competition and the greater rental ministrators reviewed proposals He said, “The resource center action to remedy our the International fees, Lenn said. created last spring. Gindin and allows for a real LGBT commu- Affairs Society’s concerns regarding This informa- Aaron Fox, the center’s full-time nity to be created, and can ad- Model United tion, however, is coordinator, moved into their of- dress issues specifi c to the LGBT Nations Event, the original policy.” not stated in the fi ce last week. community that in the past may which happen new policy. “We are all optimistic about have not been able to be resolved Josh Wolf/Hatchet photographer once a year or The previ- the opening of the LGBT Re- ... such as issues that may arise in Sophomore Melissa Gindin, an LGBT center student coordinator, once a semester. MICHAEL BUCK- ous regulations, source Center,” Fox said. “We are living situations in the dorms." „ and full-time director Aaron Fox stand in the new center. “We’re very WALD which were the appreciative VICE PRESIDENT OF THE fi rst to defi ne that the admin- DEBATE SOCIETY the cost of rent- istration took als, upset some New gossip Web site draws concern action to remedy student groups our concerns regarding the by Joe Mancinik these topics: “Biggest Slut on Cam- who said the rates would make toring the challenges that other Wikipedia and other sites, in order original policy,” said senior Hatchet Reporter pus,” “Most Surprising Gay Guys” it too expensive to hold their universities have had with the Web to drown out the harmful gossip. Michael Buckwald, vice presi- and “Best Places to Get High on annual events. Buckwald esti- site,” Schario said. “We are aware “We’re posting stuff that has dent of the Debate Society, The juice is loose on GW’s cam- Campus.” mated that a holding a two-day that there’s a GW page on Juicy as much value as what’s already which can now host its annual pus and not everyone is thrilled Student Association Execu- competition would have cost Campus and that this particular being posted,” Colonialist blogger competition with non-GW stu- about it. tive Vice President Kyle Boyer, a $8,000. Web site has attracted a lot of nega- Kirk Larsen said. “We decided to dents. “The new fees are very The controversial gossip Web junior, said members of the senate Despite the fact that some tive attention. But in general, we do it as a sort of counterpose to the reasonable.” site JuicyCampus.com, which were discussing whether or not to schools nearby, including Mary- don’t block Web sites.” stuff being posted.” Events hosted solely by or- launched a GW page last month, attempt to block Juicy Campus at land, do not charge its students JuicyCampus.com creator Larsen added that JuicyCa- ganizations unaffi liated with encourages students to post anon- GW, but they had not reached a any fees for classroom use, Matt Ivester said it is, “fi rst and mpus is “very much not anony- GW will still adhere to a fee ymously about people and groups concrete decision. Lenn said any fees charged for foremost, an entertainment site.” mous” and warned that people schedule with prices ranging on campus. Student leaders and “We are very well aware of classroom use are put toward “We’re not trying to be up on could be held accountable for what from $200 to $850 a day per administrators across the country some of the things other schools facility costs. a soapbox for free speech,” said they post. classroom. Yet these organiza- have condemned the site for pro- have done,” he said in reference to “If you look at large state Ivester, a Duke University alum- Colonialist blogger Travis Hel- tions can receive the half-price moting slanderous and damaging actions taken at Georgetown and universities, they have a lot of nus. “We’re not trying to be the wig added, “I think there’s a lot of rental fee if more than half of discussions about students’ private Pepperdine University to ban the space and we just don’t have a forum where serious, deep, intel- other people who feel that this has the event participants are GW lives. site. lot of space,” he said. lectual, existentialist conversations no positive worth at the Univer- students. The forum allows anyone, in- University spokeswoman Tra- The new policy also allows are happening.” sity.” Lenn said he is not con- cluding people unaffi liated with cy Schario said administrators are GW staff and faculty use of Two student blogs, the GW Pa- Bob Kickish, president of the cerned about groups lying the University, to post or read looking at the steps other campus- classrooms free of charge when triot and The Colonialist, recently Interfraternity Council, argued about their events to cheat the content about a range of subjects – es are taking to curb the problem. started a campaign to fi ll Juicy University employees plan half JUICY, University. „ with full names included. Some of “We’ve certainly been moni- Campus with random spam from See p. 8 of an event. Hatchet Editor Position Open Stand out from the crowd. Do you have a knack for grammar or picking, out mechanical errors, in your or you're friends' writing? 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editorial Cartoon Like, OMG! Robbi LeGrant “ Sink Juicy Campus Like it or not, the gossip blog Juicy Campus is the latest hot topic on campus. Juicy Campus users can anonymously post anything they want about anyone with no repercussions, and students have react- ed strongly to the recent launch of its GW edition. They should. GW students should make a decisive effort to undermine the de- spicable site. The site is a free-for-all of vicious ru- mors and trashy gossip. It appeals to the worst in all of us and it has no place on a col- lege campus. Its anonymous nature breeds nasty posting, and there is no recourse for people whose names are dragged through the mud. The site even lacks a “delete post” option. For those who defend the site as harm- less entertainment – like the poster who cited LSAT practices and two jobs as the reason she likes to blow off steam on Juicy Campus – it is no longer harmless once the site crosses into the territory of naming names. People can be hurt by having their names associated with unsubstantiated, slanderous rumors. Punching someone in the face is not harmless entertainment, and neither is posting hurtful, defamatory gos- sip. We applaud the student life blogs the GW Patriot and the Colonialist for their campaign to undermine Juicy Campus. Freedom to drink 40s Their creative, funny initiative to spam the site by posting random, banal information in place of gossip is inspired and shows in- Single-sale alcohol ban aimed at the poor and threatens culture genuity. General student reaction has been en- America is a land built on freedoms: freedom poor. where the subway doesn’t shut down at 11 p.m. and couraging, as most students agree that the of speech, freedom of the press and freedom to get Does Evans really believe that taking malt liquor the cacophony of 40-ounce bottles gleefully crash- site needs to be rendered useless. Juicy drunk on anything we desire. America is a land out of stores will lower crime, especially given the ing to the pavement every night is the real pulse of Campus is alive and well on other universi- of choices: between beer or vodka, peppermint recent lifting of the handgun ban within the city lim- the city. ty campuses, and we are genuinely pleased schnapps or airplane bottles of its? I think he probably does. Does I would be lost without the 40-ounce. Olde Eng- that GW students are showing strong char- tequila, rubbing alcohol or paint Evans only drink 18-year-old bottles lish and Colt 45 hold a special place in the hearts acter by calling for everyone to spam the varnish. EVAN SCHWARTZ of Cognac VSOP while cackling ma- and minds of New Yorkers, memorialized in songs site into impotence. On Wednesday, the D.C. City niacally? I think he probably does. by such diverse New York artists as The Strokes, We are fi rmly against censorship – what Council passed Councilman Jack Evans makes a strong argument Leftöver Crack and the incomparable Notorious sort of newspaper would we be if we were Evans' (Ward 2) proposed ban on in favor of the ban, namely that re- B.I.G. (RIP). not against it? – but we stand with the ef- "single sale" alcohol, most nota- stricting these sales would help curb Malt liquor runs through the streets of New York forts against the site. bly 40-ounce bottles of malt liquor. public drunkenness and littering, pointing out that and through the veins of every New Yorker who has Juicy Campus deserves to go under. This ban distresses me because I notice a fairly other areas of D.C. have enacted the ban and seen ever gazed up at the stars from a building rooftop apparent economic bias behind such a law and also positive results. on Broadway. because malt liquor holds a fond spot in my heart, This misses the point. Limiting freedoms will al- Malt liquor is the social lubricant for every for the memories it has created and erased. ways cause people to fall in line, because that’s how teenager with only fi ve dollars and 45 minutes to The SA’s Washington, D.C., is a city of incredible wealth dictatorships work. Yes, banning the sale of malt li- get drunk; malt liquor is the fuel that turns every and incredible poverty. Banning the sale of all liquor quor would limit public drunkenness, but so would teenager into Usain Bolt whenever cops are around; may have a positive effect on the populace, but spe- total prohibition – and, if we look at our history, that malt liquor is the last refuge for everyone has ever questionable ethics cifi cally banning lower-quality liquor targets a very just led to the rise of Al Capone. showed up at a lame party and thought, “Well, for- Tuesday’s Student Association meet- specifi c consumer audience – the very poor who That’s why when I see a politician make a unilater- get this.” ing demonstrated, in a nutshell, why stu- buy poor-quality liquor. al decision to ban the sale of affordable liquor in a city The Strokes said it best: “We could go and get dents become so frustrated with the SA. My fi rst inclination when seeing such a propos- that has a great discrepancy between its very wealthy forties/F--- going to that party.” Not only did the senate hand out alloca- al is not “who benefi ts?” but rather “who suffers?” and very poor, I get a little outraged. It smacks of Ma- What do you suggest we do now, Jack Evans? tions money in a questionable fashion, it Shirking responsibility is one of the great things rie Antoinette-style disregard for the poor. Go to that party? Now that the poor man’s malt li- also failed to pass Sen. Logan Dobson’s about America, but it is frequently directed at ille- But how, you say, does this affect me? Well, for quor fountain is dry, maybe I’ll just stay home. (CCAS-U) transparency bill that would gal immigrants, social and racial minorities and the one, I come from a wonderful city called New York, –The writer is an undecided sophomore. have allowed students to see how the al- locations money is used. Letters to the Editor The average student could probably not care less about what happens in the average SA meeting, but the bottom line Time to clear the John Banzhaf rity. While the campus is generally allowed us to communicate what was is that the SA controls a lot of money that GW Law professor secure, there have been previous in- weighing on our hearts and minds, determines programming for a lot of stu- smoky air cidents where people have fi red guns gave us the opportunity to share dent organizations. The average student If GW police will now respond GW veteran aid falls directly at the White House and then “nuestras experiencias” in the com- may not care about allocations, but if they to complaints of drinking and other attempted to leave the area. The most munity in a different language and inappropriate behavior far from the short notable of these was during the Clin- actually made us want to learn. care about student life or student organi- I just recently read the article campus, and violators will face Uni- ton administration, when an individ- We only hope that all students are zations on campus, they should pay at- “Back from war, a new fi ght” (Sept. versity disciplinary action (“Admins ual fi red a fully automatic AK-47 at privileged enough to have the oppor- tention to how the SA doles out its cash. 29, p. 1) and am appalled at the Uni- address local noise,” Sept. 25, p. 1), the White House. What would have tunity to invest some portion of their In a stunning case of nepotism, at versity’s efforts to help veterans. I why is it GW still refuses to seriously happened if this individual left the education in service learning. Tuesday’s meeting, Sen. Michelle Tan- am a veteran attending this school as consider a petition from hundreds of area and walked right through cam- Ashley Wells and Darnell Cadette ney (SPS-G) advocated on behalf of the well and have faced many diffi culties students requesting that it post signs pus? What if the next Virginia Tech Juniors student organization Student Political getting the help and support I need. asking people not to smoke within 50 shooting happens on the GW cam- Interest Network (SPIN). She argued that After reading the article, it was nice feet of entrances to GW buildings? pus? God forbid, but if it did, I bet the $150 SPIN received in its initial alloca- to know I’m not alone, but it is ridicu- The University continues to claim Mr. Corson would be the fi rst person tion was insuffi cient and that the group lous that our school does not provide UPD staff editorial that it cannot regulate student behav- in line to call for the arming of UPD. should have $2300 from the SA. Many the help our veterans need. There ior on public streets. As Capt. Michael Glaubach at naive student org leaders came to the meeting needs to be change at this school to The recent editorial “Off-campus If it can sanction student behavior UPD has always said, “It is better to to ask for allocations increases, and this help our transitioning veterans. parties: UPD not invited” (Oct. 2, p. blocks, if not miles, from campus in have it and not need it than to need it would all be fi ne – except that Tanney is Andreae Pohlman 4) was rife with “shoulds” and a great private buildings, its argument about than not have it.” If UPD does decide also president of SPIN. Sophomore deal of naivete. While Tanney’s group ultimately end- the lack of authority over students to go armed, I will happily do what- smoking on sidewalks next to GW It stated that “If students want to ed up with $700, it still received a $550 ever I can as an alumnus and former party for four years they should stay increase of its initial allocation, far more doorways is nonsensical. Since the Former offi cer: UPD offi cer to make it happen. University Police Department fre- on campus.” They don’t. than any other petitioning group at the Justin Bevers It stated that if students “live in meeting. SPIN’s initial request had been quently stops people walking down should be armed Alumnus public sidewalks or even driving on As a former UPD offi cer, I fully off-campus housing … (they) should for $900, and the fi nance committee had support the department’s decision to accept the responsibilities that come determined that it was only worthy of a public streets – they try to do it to me regularly – their argument makes no research whether or not to become an Service learning with the privileges.” Many do, but $150 allocation. armed department and I am very re- it’s murder if they don’t. This is a classic case of preferential sense. adds educational Even more nonsensical is the fact sentful of the comments made by Mr. “Students are signing leases as treatment. How can student orgs with- Asher Corson calling the members adults and need to act as such, which out personal representation in the Senate that students weary – and wary for depth their health – of walking through of my former department the “most As students of Professor Peril- involves policing themselves,” it hope to have a fair shake in the process? unprofessional people at the Univer- lan’s Spanish 3 and 4 classes, we stated How we residents wish it were Earlier in the meeting, the SA also sent a gauntlet of smoke to enter or exit University buildings are only seek- sity” (“Locals weigh in on arming were given the opportunity to learn so. Dobson’s transparency bill back to the UPD,” Oct. 2, p. 1). Spanish through the Service-Learn- It also stated, “Neighborhood … rules committee (read: they did not pass ing signs asking (not ordering or commanding) people not to smoke By and large, the offi cers em- ing initiative. This program encour- residents should be treating students it). Tim Miller, executive director of the ployed by UPD work eight – and aged us to participate in community like any other residents and keeping Student Activities Center, encouraged the with 50 feet of the door. These are identical to such signs already posted sometimes 16 – hours a day for low service and then share our experi- UPD out of the picture.” We try, but Senate to put the bill to the University’s pay, compared with other depart- ences from service in the classroom sometimes it doesn’t work. general counsel before ruling on it. on buildings at the Law School and Medical School, demonstrating that ments in the D.C. area. They are con- through conversation and writing. So let’s be practical. If it’s 3 a.m. on The question becomes – what does the summate professionals that are dedi- It is impossible to stress the im- Friday morning and you have to get general counsel have to do with it? The such signs are both feasible and ef- fective. cated to one thing: doing whatever mense effect Service-Learning had in up in the morning, you do not have information is already compiled in the they can to keep the members of the the wider context of learning Span- a lot of choice. Because GW parents Offi ce of the Vice President of Financial New studies show that exposure to drifting tobacco smoke can trig- GW community safe, including Mr. ish. have fi led a lawsuit, the Metropolitan Affairs, and provisions have been made Corson. We wanted to share our experi- Police Department is precluded from for omitting sensitive identifying infor- ger heart attacks – not to mention asthmatic and other allergic attacks In light of the Supreme Court ences from D.C. Reads and Jumpstart taking action on noise, so what can mation from the public records. This is lifting the D.C. handgun ban and with our classmates and our profes- you do? an SA issue, and for once they should – and that smoking outside Univer- sity of Maryland buildings made the attempted congressional legislation sor, and we were excited that in these You can call UPD and perhaps prove they do want students to be more regarding gun laws in the District projects we were able to use our get some relief. Then maybe over involved and open the records. air “unhealthy” by federal standards. Secondhand smoke can cause acute of Columbia, I absolutely hope that Spanish language skills. In Service- the weekend you can have a quiet They should also seriously consider UPD becomes armed. Learning, what you say and what you discussion to come to a better under- prohibiting senators from advocating on symptoms as well as contribute to chronic diseases. I also think that GW’s close prox- write is so much more powerful than standing of everyone’s responsibility behalf of their pet student organizations. imity to the White House has given memorizing verb charts and study- as neighbors. It just looks plain bad. Perhaps it’s time to fi nally take this simple step. Mr. Corson has a false sense of secu- ing online tutorials. Service-Learning Ellie Becker Foggy Bottom resident

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[email protected] • (202) 994-7550 [email protected] • (202) 994-1312 Opinions The GW Hatchet Thursday, October 9, 2008 | 5 Rumor has it… Th e age of irresponsibility Stop Juicy Campus from infi ltrating Government cannot ignore economic obligations to citizens he pillars of indulgent corporate text, Reagan was a capable reformer. ever, is the assurance that federal fi nancial our campus capitalism have collapsed, and the What worries me the most is not the assistance will remain consistent through- working class has been pinned by the ideological cult that has formed around out the entirety of our schooling. If you haven’t heard by now, Juicy Campus is a lawyer’s T rubble. Ronald Reagan and Milton Friedman, but While GW may have suffi cient re- JuicyCampus.com is the latest fantasy – or maybe nightmare. The fi scal crisis has been slowly develop- the lack of discretion policymakers display sources to compensate for a lack of federal explosive gossip craze to hit The It is damning enough to be tak- ing for nearly a decade and has quickly un- when they blindly pass legislation. When endowment, it is important to understand George Washington University. en down by the law but vague raveled within the past month, culminating they ignore such situational contexts, citi- that other universities are not as well-fund- The news of the Web site has enough to escape being pigeon- with the failure of Washing- zens suffer. The state of rela- ed, nor do they have as many privileged spread like wildfi re, and it now holed by any certain statute. It’s ton Mutual and the drastic tions between the government students who do not receive fi nancial aid. has a whopping 16 pages worth a trainwreck of free speech and drop of the Dow Jones indus- CHRIS MERINO and education is especially For instance, I am paying less to attend GW of blog threads liability, mired in the trial average. worrisome. than any of my friends pay to go to any of about GW stu- lawless frontier of the The crisis is a not-so- Historically, we can see the Florida state schools. dents, with count- Internet. I’ve heard subtle reminder of the fallacies of an un- that when the government cuts taxes and Regardless of economic turmoil, the less replies posted more than one per- regulated free market. In a sense, the recent departmental spending, it most directly af- government should not cut the federal under each one. son defend it as an “bailout” plan can be seen as a type of sly fects education, especially programs which grants and loans that enable many lower- Discussions, if exercise of the First legislative atonement, proposed by Bush in are deemed unnecessary to the “general income students to attend college, thus you can even call Amendment, im- an attempt to redeem his conscience and welfare” of the American people. Recently, breaking the cycle of poverty and “govern- them that, about mune from the law. salvage his legacy. my hometown of West Palm Beach, Fla., mental dependence” Republicans love to whether or not Don’t be so sure. What advocates of “invisible hand” passed a homeowners’ tax break by a sig- complain about. someone is a clos- Last year, the economics fail to understand is that former nifi cant margin of approval. The next day, a Increasing funding for government aid eted homosexual, state of New Jersey President Ronald Reagan’s “supply side” letter was sent out stating that funding for for education is an investment for America’s is overly promis- fi led a suit subpoena- worked in his fi rst term because bureau- special-needs programs in public schools future stability; it will reduce the amount cuous or has un- ing all of Juicy Cam- cracy had ceased to be effective by the end would be drastically cut by the state and of crime, abortion and other social ills that dersized genitalia ANDREW CLARK pus’ records. They of the Carter administration. It was the cor- district. threaten our well-being and identity as a are everywhere. cleverly argued that ruption of government institutions – not Such provincial matters do not concern nation. Really, GW? COLUMNIST Juicy Campus violat- their existence – that caused the stagfl ation us as students attending the most expensive –The writer is a freshman majoring in political I mean, really? ed laws that protect of the late 1970s. Within the historical con- university in the country. What does, how- science and psychology. Let’s grow up and against consumer get a little ethical fraud, because the site while we’re at it. promises to protect consumers Now don’t get me wrong. I’m from offensive material when it not condemning gossip as some clearly doesn’t. There is no abil- terrible sin. We all do it. Who ity to delete offensive posts and hooked up with whom and who no chance for the subjects of the Are you ... is hot come into conversation cir- gossip to seek retribution or re- cles with friends more often than moval from the Web site. we care to admit. The words “I Of course Juicy Campus ... involved in a heard…” followed by some scan- doesn’t want to put in a "delete student org on dalous rumor have come from all post" option. What fun would our lips at some point. that be? campus? Still, there is a vast differ- I challenge the owners of ence between gossip among Juicy Campus to come to our friends, where you can pinpoint school. Have a public forum. ... an intern on the the speaker and hold them ac- I’m sure you won’t get too many Hill? countable for what they say, and compliments about the site's slanderous gossip on immature positive impact. Web sites where the poster is I challenge our school to ... a professor? anonymous and completely grow some backbone, try to cen- free to say whatever he or she sor the site or work to pursue pleases with no fear of repercus- some kind of legal action similar ... an administrator? sions. A potential applicant to to what New Jersey has done. GW, after logging on to the site But most importantly, I chal- for fi ve minutes, would disgust- lenge our school to stop using Want to have edly throw their application into Juicy Campus. We are better the trash. than this. I’ve been warned by your opinion The Web site is sickening friends about writing this col- through and through. It was umn – my name will probably in The Hatchet? founded in 2007 by Matt Ivester, be attacked, or I’ll be defamed a Duke alumnus who has de- as a closeted homosexual, or fended the site by saying, ac- ugly or an ass. But I don’t care Write us an Op Ed! cording to the Associated Press, about what Juicy Campus says. “Like anything that is even re- I only care about the moral char- motely controversial, there are acter and judgment of those Contact opinions@gw- always people who demand who read it. hatchet.com for more censorship … However, we –The writer, a sophomore majoring believe that Juicy Campus can in political communication, is a information. have a really positive impact on Hatchet columnist. college campuses.” 6 | Thursday, October 9, 2008 The GW Hatchet News Vietnam War victims seek compensation

their trauma. ese who are victims like me,” she advocates for compensation from Women discuss “Vietnamese victims are forgot- said. both private chemical companies ten,” Nhut said. During the presentation, a film and the U.S. government for Agent Agent Orange Lawsuits by Vietnamese victims showed the consequences of Agent Orange victims, was also present, seeking compensation have been dis- Orange, ranging from ecological distributing information and cards missed in American courts, although damage to birth defects and cancer for audience members to send to at Elliott School an appeal was fi led this week in the and included images of children their elected representatives. Supreme Court, she said. missing vertebrae and deformed Shawn McHale, the director of by Rachel Barker Hoan, who studies computer fetuses. the Sigur Center for Asian Studies Hatchet Reporter science at a university in Ho Chi Nhut also referred to non-Viet- which sponsored the event, said Minh City, advocated for compen- namese victims of Agent Orange, the likelihood of attaining compen- Dang Hong Nhut and Tran Thi sation from American companies such as American soldiers who sation through Congress is low, but Hoan, two Vietnamese women who that manufactured Agent Orange, fought during the Vietnam War. he pointed to persistence as a key suffered from exposure to Agent as well as the U.S. government. “This Agent Orange did not component of the Vietnamese ef- Orange during the war in their “The victims of Agent Orange avoid anyone,” she said. forts. He said the issue of compen- country, said Tuesday afternoon at would like a good life,” Hoan said. Responding to questions, Nhut sation is “one of those little issues the Elliott School of International Nhut said she was exposed to said the Vietnamese government that is an irritant between U.S. and Affairs that victims of Agent Or- Agent Orange in 1965. Hoan, the instituted policies that benefit vic- Vietnamese relations.” ange need compensation. daughter of a woman exposed to tims, such as free hospital visits and “This is a long-term thing,” Agent Orange, a chemical used Agent Orange during the war, has government payments for those he said. “They will succeed in the by American forces during the birth defects resulting from her caring for sick children. The World long run.” Vietnam War as a defoliant, has mother’s exposure to the chemical. Health Organization, meanwhile, Mandy McKeever, a graduate been known to cause cancer and Nhut said she was exposed has not played a large enough role student in international devel- birth defects in those who were to Agent Orange in 1965 and has in assisting those exposed to Agent opment, said the event gave her exposed to its toxins. Speaking since suffered numerous health Orange, she said. Humanitarian a much better understanding of through a translator, Nhut said problems, from skin problems to groups, however, have provided Agent Orange. other groups who were exposed to an intestinal tumor. Nhut also at- some help. “I think prior to seeing this, I Nick Gingold/senior staff photographer Agent Orange have been compen- tributed multiple miscarriages to A representative of the Vietnam had a general view (of Agent Or- Tran Thi Hoan, a college student in Ho Chi sated, but the people of Vietnam Agent Orange exposure. Agent Orange Relief and Respon- ange),” she said. “This really high- Minh City, was born without legs. have not received any money for “There are millions of Vietnam- sibility Campaign, a group that lighted some of the effects.” „

CRIMELOG 11:50 p.m. – case closed UPD offi cers responded to a UPD responded to an anony- call of a male student going Building addition irks FB Drug Law Violation mous call about a male who in and out of consciousness was unconscious in the plaza in the residence hall. EMeRG by Alexi Dagan just want more time to look at it.” aged.” 10/1/08 – Thurston Hall – and previously barred from transported him to the GW Hatchet Reporter Last month, the HPRB made The site’s design plans in- campus. The subject was ar- Hospital. initial recommendations to the clude a seven-story addition to 12:45 a.m. – case closed University Police Department rested for unlawful entry. Referred to SJS A non profi t organization plans site’s design, emphasizing the im- the building, with the upper lev- Subject arrested to construct a seven-story addition portance of preserving the historic els to be used as offi ce space. The offi cers responded to an anonymous noise complaint Theft on top of a historic townhouse near building as one of the few remain- carriage house in the back of the Disorderly Conduct the corner of 20th and H streets, but ing examples of the residential lot would be used as a two-story in the residence hall. When the project faces resistance from the neighborhood that once existed in conference room. they entered the room, it ap- 10/5/08 – Thurston Hall – peared that the students had 10/4/08 – Thurston Hall – 4:03 a.m. – open case Foggy Bottom community. this section of the District. The lot is surrounded by the 12:27 a.m. – case closed The Health Services for Chil- Residents’ main concern with 2000 Penn development to the smoked marijuana. Campus When a group of students dren Foundation, which is seeking the addition is the change in zon- north and a University-owned police notifi ed the community A female student was stopped left a Thurston Hall room, the space for additional offi ces, ap- ing that would be required in order parking lot to the east. director and a subsequent in the Thurston Hall lobby be- resident of the room said one plied to have its design reviewed for construction. The property is The proposed architectural search of the room yielded cause she appeared intoxi- of the visitors had stolen her by the Historic Preservation Re- currently designated for residential design aims to incorporate the 3.7 grams of marijuana. cated. EMeRG transported wallet. Later that night, UPD view Board. Built in 1888, the use by the city’s zoning board. building's historic aspects into the Referred to Student Judicial her to the GW Hospital. She received a report that the three-story townhouse adjacent to “The main reason people design. The HPRB is specifi cally Services then became disorderly with same set of males had met Au Bon Pain is one of the only sur- aren’t supporting is because interested in ensuring that the de- hospital and EMeRG staff. up with another Thurston resi- viving original row houses in the (project advocates) want to go sign building achieves the goal of Fraud Referred to SJS dent and stolen her purse. area and is part of the proposed from residential zoning to com- “being a modern and compatible Case open George Washington University mercial zoning,” Corson said. neighbor, while at the same time 10/1/08 – Off campus – Liquor Law Violation Historic District. “If we allow them to do that, we preserving the historic structures 10/5/08 – 7-Eleven at Members of the surrounding might be breaking down a fi re- and their relationship,” according open case A GW staff member reported 10/4/08 – Public property Mitchell Hall – 6:18 a.m. – Foggy Bottom neighborhood, how- wall that we have protecting our to the initial plans. on campus – 2:05 a.m. – case closed ever, have expressed reservations community.” The addition is set back from that her credit card had fraud- ulent charges on it. The em- case closed A 7-Eleven staff member said about the proposed development Foggy Bottom resident Barba- the front of the building to avoid A UPD offi cer observed a there was an individual steal- and its potential damage to the ra Kahlow has led the fi ght against overpowering the structure. The ployee said she was in pos- session of the card, but she male student who exited a ing from the store and provid- historic building and the neighbor- the addition. Corson said Kahlow HPRB recommends the fi rst and taxi and vomited. The offi cer hood, and are attempting to slow has “really helped bring this to the second fl oors of the addition have assumed that someone had ed offi cers with the descrip- taken it and brought it back. assessed the individual and tion of the suspect. When the plan’s progress. attention of the ANC and really has a façade made up of mostly glass UPD transported him to the “We have asked the HPRB to a strong handle on the situation.” in order to preserve visibility be- Open case offi cers tracked the suspect take their time and postpone the “The community is united,” tween the row house and the car- GW Hospital. down, the store decided not application because surrounding Kahlow said. “We oppose it on riage house. Unlawful Entry Referred to SJS to press charges. neighbors weren’t notifi ed about multiple grounds. It is one of the The foundation has agreed to Subject barred from campus it,” Advisory Neighborhood Com- few remaining townhouses. It work with the community in dis- 10/2/08 – Kogan Plaza – 10/4/08 – Thurston Hall – missioner Asher Corson said. “We would be awful to have it dam- cussing the design. „ 11:07 p.m. – case closed –Compiled by Lara Gori Amanda Pacitti | Arts Editor | [email protected] Caitlin DeMerlis | Contributing Editor | [email protected] HatchetHthtArtsAtAArtrtsrtst QuickQikkTakesTk Deerhoof Offend Maggie From hell to the District (KILL ROCK STARS) Comedian Richard Lewis of ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ at Lisner Oct. 18 If you can’t live with in- comprehensible lyrics by Chloe Popescu about things like hoofi es Hatchet Reporter (whatever the hell those Richard Lewis is the interview from are), Deerhoof probably hell. just isn’t for you. Otherwise, you’ll be pleased to The 61-year-old comedian – credited with creating the “from hell” adage – mum- know that their latest effort might just be the bles, speaks at a furious pace and often goes best thing they’ve done. All it took was them off on tangents. Still, not unlike the Lewis trying to be a funk band. Drummer Greg Sau- on “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” this stream-of- consciousness approach has charm. nier is massive, as always. Lewis will take the stage at Lisner Au- –Alex Abnos ditorium on Saturday, Oct. 18 at 8 p.m. after appearing on talk shows like “Late Night with Conan O’Brien,” “David Letterman” Ben Folds and “The View,” as part of his “Misery Loves Company” tour. Way to Normal Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and raised in (EPIC) New Jersey, Lewis’ brand of comedy is not Power-pop fans rejoice! the first to channel neurosis. But what dif- ferentiates the “Prince of Pain” from other “Way to Normal” de- comedians is the ease with which he transi- livers a neat package tions from his public to private persona. of humor, vulnerability Lewis, who plays himself on Larry Da- vid’s HBO series “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” and emotional candor. said that at times even he is not fully aware But do we really need an American Elton John? of the absurd plots that develop on the show, –Colleen Beagen aside from his specific scenes, which rely heavily on improvised dialogue. “I feel like an alien playing myself. The director yells ‘Action,’ and then ‘Action’ for Katy Perry what? Just act like myself and yell at my Limited-edition doll friend?” Lewis said of working with David, his close friend. (INTEGRITY TOYS) “I never know what I’m doing,” he add- And the market for ed. It is no secret to fans that Lewis has dealt this is...? with alcohol and drug addiction. In fact, –Amanda Pacitti much of Lewis’ success is built on his dis- cussing these conflicts. His fan base is broad, he said, noting that he might encounter a 300-pound ex-junkie thanking him for his book, “The Other Great Depression,” and in the next moment be ap- proached by a preteen girl because of his role as the liberal rabbi on “7th Heaven.” Various He said that his approachability sometimes Nick and Norah’s In- lends itself to more inappropriate meetings, however. Like at funerals. fi nite Playlist (Sound- “As the casket was lowering, someone track) actually came up to me and said, ‘Hey, I love (ATLANTIC) Curb. What’s Larry David really like?’ It was courtesy Karin Martinez crazy,” Lewis said. Forgiving this sound- Despite his success with books and on He said a troubled home life and a battle After “Misery Loves Company,” Lewis track for shamelessly television, Lewis considers stand-up com- with alcoholism led him to approach com- will reprise the role of himself when “Curb cashing in on “indie” edy his first love. After graduating from edy and his audience in a different way. Your Enthusiasm” begins production on its Ohio State University, Lewis said he had “When things in my life are really go- seventh season. sound is one thing – performers are per- little direction. What he did have, he said, ing haywire, I use the audience as a type of Tickets for “Misery Loves Company” are avail- formers, no matter their ostensible authen- was a strong passion for the arts – especially group therapy. And if I get laughs, hey, it’s a able at Ticketmaster or through Lisner at www. comedy. type of validation,” he said. lisner.org. ticity – but its uneven quality is inexcusable.. –Philip Burrowes FiveFi TenT TwentyT Mad libs! For money? A weekly entertainment guide for the Generic Theater to host mad libs event, STC bolsters fundraising efforts cash-strapped college student. by Emily Katz If you have Hatchet Reporter

Manslaughter and Mad libs and theater? humor? See the This weekend marks the year’s fi rst public fundraising event for Generic Theater Compa- premiere of beast. ny, as they perform Mad Libbery on Friday and Films’ short, “Charlie Saturday at the Lisner downstage. $ on Parole,” featuring The event will be structured as a series of 5 mad libs, with performers singing popular GW alumnus T.J. Miller (of “Cloverfi eld” songs and reciting monologues with words in- serted by the audience. “We’re hoping that the acclaim) this Saturday, Oct. 11 at 10:30 crowd will get really dirty or really naughty,” p.m. at the Betts Theater in the Marvin said Douglass Anne Cartwright, public rela- Center. Tickets are $5 at the door. tions director for Generic, emphasizing the thrill of audience participation. The Student Association allocates funds for If you have theater, but a scripted show can cost anywhere Catch the New Plays from $500 to $1500. Cartwright said the fund- raiser could be benefi cial in providing additional Festival, a collection resources for directors throughout the year. of student-written “We want to be able to offer our directors a little more fl exibility with what they want,” $ work presented by she said. Elizabeth Kitsos- The event itself represents a trend of new 10 leadership in the Student Theater Council, Kang, this Friday Oct. 10 at 7:30 p.m. and which is set to more actively engage in public Sunday, Oct 12 at 2:30 p.m. Student tick- fundraising efforts this year. “It’s a new idea that we had,” Cartwright ets are $10. said. “Fundraising in the past has been more like selling T-shirts; it’s never really been a big If you have part of student theater.” The Student Theater Council, a group com- Head to the posed of campus leaders and liaisons from Gaetano Iannaccone/Hatchet photographer Black Cat this University theater groups, has established The Student Theater Council president, Amanda Rhodes, discusses upcoming fundraising fundraising as a top priority for theater groups efforts with fellow members of the council. Sunday, Oct. across the board. 12 to join in- “In the past, STC has never been a fundrais- The council is preparing for an open meet- in the future seeing what we have done” with $ ing org,” said junior Andrew Rabin, the venue ing regarding Pelham, scheduled for Oct. 20, the chairs, said junior Amanda Rhodes, presi- 20 die pop rock manager. But they are now actively soliciting during which Robert Schneider, director of dent of the STC. group Ra Ra Riot. Tickets are $12. Use donations in order to raise both money and Mount Vernon Campus Life, will discuss fi - Other improvements to Lisner, such as awareness. nances and architectural plans. The board em- lighting and wiring, are being addressed by the other $8 to buy yourself a conso- Theater groups faced problems with perfor- phasized that despite new theater space, they members of the theater community who re- latory Girl Talk album, since both shows mance space last year, when noise complaints are not moving shows exclusively to the Vern. cently joined together to repaint and rewire the restricted use of the downstage, a black box the- The Pelham space will be used in addition to downstage. this weekend at the 9:30 Club and Bal- ater in the basement of Lisner. But with ground current venues Mitchell Theater and the Lisner Increased communication between compa- timore’s Sonar are sold out. If only there broken on Pelham Hall renovations, groups downstage, they said. nies allows for these changes. will soon be afforded top priority for use of a To replace stained, broken and unpadded “We’re getting more mature,” said Rhodes, were some way to have seen Girl Talk for 100-seat space. chairs in the downstage, STC plans to seek $50 giving a nod to a growing realization among free on campus. If only! “I think most people were surprised to fi nd donations for about 70 new chairs featuring campus theater organizations: “What we do af- that the University went on their own and got plaques with the donor’s name. fects the classes to come.” a space” for student theater, said junior Ryan “Hopefully people will donate more money –Amanda Pacitti contributed to this report. Geraghty, the council’s technical director. “Charlie“Ch li on PParole” l ” creators t DistrictDi t i tMixtapeMi t

Ah, humor! “Charlie on Parole,” the short fi lm produced Find all these tracks online at gwhatchet.com 7. Jukebox The Ghost – She’s an Angel and directed by beast.Films, will premiere this Saturday, Oct. 1. Ben Thornewill – Victoria 8. Emily Axford – Tractor Rape Chain 11 in the Betts Theater. Thanks to seniors Darren Miller and 2. Emily Axford – Break 9. Ben Thornewill – Sail Away Kevin Mead (above), as well as Paul Briganti of the School of 3. Mike Falzone – Twine Time 10. Sean Fournierr - The Art Teacher Visual Arts for providing us with choice tracks from the origi- 4. beast. – Strippers and Politicians 11. Emily Axford – Vine St. nal score – which boasts music from alumni Ben Thornewill, 5. Emily Axford – First Sight 12. Plushgun – Offend Maggie Jukebox the Ghost and Emily Axford. 6. Sean Fournierr – The Kramer 13. Jukebox the Ghost - New Romantic 8 | Thursday, October 9, 2008 The GW Hatchet News SJT promotes new book at SMPA Debate watch Former Univ. draws 200 Dems president reflects by Lauren Jacobson ocrats laughed at Republican vice Hatchet Reporter presidential candidate Gov. Sarah Palin, Kroeger said that was not on tenure at GW It was a full house Tuesday the reason they did not participate by Georgia Bobley night in the Marvin Center as the in Tuesday's watch party. Hatchet Reporter College Democrats assembled for “The College Democrats are a the second presidential debate bit obnoxious, but that comes with Former University Presi- held at Belmont University in the territory,” said Kroeger add- dent Stephen Joel Trachtenberg Nashville, Tenn. ing, “We’re a bit obnoxious some- criticized Foggy Bottom residents The room, which seats 200, times too.” Tuesday night in the Jack Mor- was almost at full capacity as West said the CDs like to hold ton Auditorium for their constant members of the GW community watch parties to make the debates complaints about the University sat to watch presidential nominees as accessible as possible. during his tenure. Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz, and The second debate took a Now a professor of public Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill. slightly different tone than the service, the University’s longest- “The make-up of the audience fi rst, with a “town-hall” format serving president came to discuss really shows how important this that allowed undecided voters to his latest book, "Big Man on Cam- election is to people,” said senior pose questions to the candidates. pus: A University President Speaks Amelia West, vice president of the Obama’s comments on energy Out on Higher Education," but he CDs. policy received much applause focused more on his tenure as pres- Unlike the CDs, the College from the Democratic crowd while ident and his 20-year battle with Republicans chose not to hold a jeers followed McCain’s comment Foggy Bottom residents. watch party for the second debate. about how people don’t know “(The residents) moved into Senior Brand Kroeger, chairman “Obama’s secret” and how his Foggy Bottom knowing there was of the GW and D.C. Federation of "tax increases will increase taxes an expanding University here,” Joe Ginarte/Hatchet photographer College Republicans, said they are on 50 percent of small business Trachtenberg said. "It’s like people holding many other events like a revenue." who move next to an airport and Former University President Stephen Joel Trachtenberg discusses "Big Man on Campus" and his career in higher education at Jack Morton Auditorium Tuesday night. "NObama" barbecue Wednesday The CDs will head to the swing complain about the noise of the and Thursday. state of Ohio later this month to planes. I fi nd their complaining Despite a tense atmosphere at “It’s a book about general lead- parents “to have a president that is campus and brought in experts to canvass for Obama in the state’s unsubstantiated. They are the ben- the last debate when several Dem- capital. „ efi ciaries of this University.” ership,” he said. “They put it in the accessible.” He said he often gave reassess emergency response. The former University presi- education section at the bookstore, out his home phone number to “Being in an urban setting ANC 2A never took an explicit po- dent has received many letters but I disagree with that.” parents to prove his devotion. gives us even more reason to take sition on the issue before it passed. from angry locals, some of which Trachtenberg said that as a “I didn’t get a dozen calls in 30 extra steps in terms of security,” SINGLES Corson said community mem- senior at Columbia University, he years,” Trachtenberg said. Trachtenberg said. “We can never are printed in "Big Man on Cam- from p. 1 bers and business owners would pus." He said he came to GW in took a test to determine what kind The 71-year-old professor also take too many.” likely support carving out specifi - 1988 to bring about change. of work he should do. discussed the lack of security on Trachtenberg is currently on a the bill undergoes fi nal approval cations of the types of single beers “There’s going to be tension if “I got executive of a YMCA,” campus prior to his administra- tour promoting his sixth book and by D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty and included in the ban – such as a pos- you’re trying to get things done,” he said. “But it’s kind of the same tion. will be in Bennington, Vt., next Congress in the coming months. sible exemption of single beers un- he said. thing as being the president of a “There is no end of preparation weekend. Parts of Ward 2 had already der a certain price. His book, which was published University, just on a lesser scale.” to create a safe and secure cam- XM will broadcast the talk on imposed temporary bans on single Councilmembers advocated this fall, is about education and his The president emeritus said pus,” he said. After Sept. 11, Tra- Sonic Theatre, Channel 163, on Oct. sales a few months ago, though the ban as a means to reduce litter experience at the University. he wanted faculty, students and chtenberg reviewed the security on 16 at 7 a.m. „ Foggy Bottom did not. Council- in the city and eliminate public in- man Jack Evans (D-Ward 2) pro- toxication, but some local business posed extending the ban to the en- owners are concerned it will result Tracy Schario said Pareja is an “What we found when we tire ward last month. in a loss of sales. employee of Follett, the compa- launched on a campus, it didn’t BOOKSTORE Councilman Jim Graham (D- Sonu Singh, manager of River- JUICY ny that manages the bookstore, take very long before students Ward 1) said in a statement that, side Liquors on E Street, made an from p. 3 from p. 1 and that the University does not were using it and talking about “The consolidated bill was intro- appeal to an ANC meeting over the comment on personnel matters. it,” Ivester said. “It was an in- duced by the ward council mem- summer, saying that single sales On Sept. 10, Pareja spoke to Pareja, when reached at home that the postings on the site are credibly viral Web site.” bers for each area based on reports account for a signifi cant portion of the Financial Crime and Fraud by phone, declined to comment. more than just harmless fun. It now has reached 500 cam- that single-sale bans improve pub- his profi ts. unit of the Metropolitan Police Pareja’s attorney and bookstore “Anyone can create a rumor puses, according to the site, and lic safety and neighborhood clean- Other liquor store owners, like Department and explained his il- director Patricia Lee did not re- out of thin air and the false na- has garnered unfavorable pub- liness.” Vinnie Manocha of S & R Liquors, legal returns scheme. turn requests for comment. ture of their posts bears no con- licity along the way. The bill designates that indi- said they are pleased with the ban. Pareja, a Silver Spring, Md., The documents state that sequence to them,” said Kickish, In May,y the ABC News show vidual Advisory Neighborhood Manocha said the ban will be resident “would key in his Mas- Pareja told the bookstore director a senior. “The rumors that they “20/20” featured a story about a Commissions will determine spe- “good for stock” since “it helps the tercard number as oppose(d) to he confessed because the theft was are posting, however, have the student at Vanderbilt University cifi cs of what will be banned in store owner not have to carry 20 swiping the card in an effort to weighing heavily on his mind and potential to destroy the repu- who was the victim of a rape at their neighborhoods, including different types of single beer.” hide the transactions” and then “that he had been making himself tations of many innocent stu- the hands of an unknown as- whether to grant exceptions to cer- He also agreed with the ban’s apply returns or refunds onto the sick.” He was charged with fi rst- dents.” sailant. After leaving school tain individual retailers. intention to clean up the streets. card, according to court docu- degree theft on Sept. 16, released Sophomore William Morse for a semester to try to recover, Steven Hernandez, legisla- “I love it for the fact that it re- ments. To further hide the false the same day and ordered to stay said the site’s anonymity makes 20-year-old Chelsea Gorman re- tive director for Graham, said the duces the homeless and type of cli- returns, Pareja told offi cials he away from the GW Bookstore, ac- it easy to offend people without turned to fi nd that someone had ANCs are “accorded great weight” entele that we don’t want," Mano- conducted them on registers that cording to court documents. consequences. written offensive posts about on the issue. cha said. "But it sucks for the type were signed in under other em- A felony status conference “It’s terrible because you’re her on Juicy Campus. ANC commissioner Asher Cor- of person who just wants a single ployees’ names. has been scheduled for Pareja on able to leave comments anony- “It takes the control away son anticipates the change will be beer at the end of the day." „ University Spokeswoman Oct. 28. „ mously, in a way that you’re not again,” Gorman said at the time. well-received in the Foggy Bottom –Madeleine Morgenstern contributed accountable for what you say,” “It’s my story to tell, and no one area, though the neighborhood’s to this report. Morse said. “You can’t take re- else has the right to tell it. And Casey Pierzchala, a recent sponsibility for it; it’s just out that something like this was GREEN GW graduate who now works tributed $250 to $999. Lafer said there.” considered gossip is disgust- in the Offi ce of Planning and he hopes this year’s senior class The site was originally ing.” „ from p. 1 Environmental Management, SR. GIFT gift idea will encourage more launched late last year at seven –Nathan Grossman contributed to spoke of the importance of car- from p. 1 giving. colleges and universities. this report. new building plans not just be- ing for our planet and preserv- “The idea is to get people cause it’s the “hip” thing to do, ing resources. graduate Laurie Lowe. involved,” Lafer said. “We hope but because they understand the “It is my generation that “It is important for students to leave a mushrooming effect importance of it. will feel the impacts of climate to learn being at the University is so that seniors are involved in “We can’t afford not to do change,” Pierzchala said. “Fi- being a part of a family, and they the University and viewed and it,” he said. nally we have a champion at our need to give back to the family,” watched so other students are Brown also discussed the helm to lead our effort, and I’d Lafer said. encouraged with the idea.” importance of getting young like to thank President Knapp.” Lafer and Lowe are also the The gift committee and alum- people involved in the green Student Association Sen. Ju- co-chairs of the Luther Rice Soci- ni offi cials hope they will set a movement. lie Bindelglass (CCAS-U), who ety, an alumni recognition group precedent for future classes. “At the end of the day, it’s attended the symposium with whose members are alumni “I want the class of 2009 to about making sure that the next University advocacy group who have made gifts of $1,000 be an example for future GW generation is pushing us to de- Campaign GW, said the Univer- to $24,999 in one fi scal year or classes and to our alumni com- velop sustainability,” he said. sity has made sustainability a recent graduates who have con- munity,” Briton said. „ Brown noted GW students’ higher priority this year. progress in obtaining a reduced “We’re better using our re- Metro fare for students and said sources, and there is no better allocations process. he hoped to engage the city in way to be sustainable,” said Bin- ALLOCATION Tanney is the president of creating green jobs. delglass, a sophomore. SPIN, which caused many senators “I see green jobs as a move- Freshman Dylan Pyne, who from p. 1 to question Tanney’s right to lobby ment,” he said. “Not only an also attended the symposium for the organization. opportunity to teach but also to with Campaign GW, empha- At the meeting, CASA suc- SA Sen. Steve Glatter (Law) get (D.C. citizens) involved on a sized the signifi cance of sustain- cessfully petitioned the senate for said it was a confl ict of interest for personal level.” ability. funding and received an allocation Tanney to speak on behalf of an or- Deputy Mayor for Educa- “All one could really hope of $1,100. ganization she directs. tion Victor Reinoso discussed for is that people realize how Alexander Jen, vice president “I would love to give all 250 the need to teach sustainability important sustainability is to of CASA, said he is happy with the orgs a seat at the table,” Glatter to students of all ages. our future as a university and increase in allocations his organiza- said. “It is not fair that Tanney is “Environmental sustainabil- our world as a whole,” Pyne tion received. acting on behalf of the org because ity should be a part of our civ- said. “If we change one person’s “It was nice to have people lis- she is involved in it.” ics lessons as we teach students lifestyle, then the University ten to our comments and respond- Tanney said she understood how to be responsible citizens,” and the world are that much ing to our wishes in such a timely Glatter’s point. Reinoso said. better off.” „ manner,” said Jen, a senior. “Run- “I was acting tonight as the ning a large organization is very senator for GPSM and as the chair costly, and we have several shows of the student life committee,” Tan- we put on every year, so the alloca- ney said. “I feel that had I not made tion defi nitely helped.” that amendment I don’t think any- SA Sen. Michelle Tanney (CPS- body would have, so I think it was G) lobbied for an increased initial necessary for me as my capacity as allocation for the Social and Po- a senator to raise the issue.” litical Interest Network, but her The senate will meet again Oct. efforts sparked debate about the 21. „ The GW Hatchet, Thursday, October 9, 2008 GW MARKETPLACE Kieran Wilde, Classified Manager Phone: (202) 994-7079 JOBS Internship/paid. Wanted: Fax: (202) 994-1309 Aggressive, outgoing go-getter to work with Senior Vice President Email: [email protected] !Bartending! $250/Day Potential. at Wachovia Securities. 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sportsAndrew Alberg – Sports Editor ([email protected]) Alex Byers – Asst. Sports Editor ([email protected]) Not your average freshman Hobbs has the brains to call for new academic facility

Most saw the Olympics on TV; Sameera Al Bitar saw it from the pool Ever watched a collegiate sporting event on TV for more than fi ve minutes? You’ve prob- ably seen this commercial: A businessman dribbles to the free-throw line. He passes to a police offi cer on the wing. She throws an alley-oop pass to a doctor, who promptly slams the ball through the hoop. What’s going on? It’s an ALEX BYERS NCAA public service an- nouncement acknowledging ASSISTANT the academic endeavors of the thousands of collegiate athletes. SPORTS EDITOR As the television spot says, “there are more than 380,000 that GW's basketball coach NCAA student-athletes – and cares about more than how most of them go pro in some- many points a player scores thing other than sports.” in four years on a basketball Every time that spot airs, court. collegiate sports fans across To be sure, Hobbs knows a America groan in unison, “Who new academic facility would do cares? Let’s get back to the more than give his guys a better game. That’s what matters.” chance to get good grades – it Right? would be a handy recruiting tool Wrong. Too often we focus as well. And it’s also worth not- solely on the athletic pursuits of ing that last year Hobbs’ squad the student-athletes we follow saw senior Maureece Rice leave when we should be concerned school (by all accounts without with the exact opposite. Fortu- a diploma) just weeks before he nately, GW men’s basketball was set to graduate. head coach Karl Hobbs seems But while one player leaves to want to turn that around. school without graduating, When word of a possible others are walking across an donation to the athletic depart- improbable Commencement ment surfaced last September, stage. Like graduate Regis Anne Wernikoff/assistant photo editor Hobbs told The Hatchet his top Koundjia, born in the Central Freshman Sameera Al Bitar swam the women's 50-meter freestyle for Bahrain this summer at the priority for the renovations was African Republic, or current Beijing Olympics. She didn't medal, but she fi nished fi rst in her heat. building a “world-class aca- sophomore and Nigerian-born demic facility.” At fi rst, the com- Joseph Katuka, who is slated ment seemed like a surprising to graduate in 2011. Both will by Amanda Crowe got very lucky.” ence something many people American culture, something she one – far from the more predict- come out of school with vastly Hatchet Reporter She almost didn’t make it to only dream about – swimming said was diffi cult coming from able request for more seating or more opportunities than if they Beijing this year. Originally, Bah- with Michael Phelps in the a foreign country. The biggest an improved main area. hadn’t gotten a diploma. A t fi rst glance, Sameera Al rain only wanted to send athletes warm-up pool. thing she misses about home? But Hobbs’ comment And it’s not just Hobbs’ Bitar looks like your average who would medal, Al Bitar said, “I was scared I was going The food. showed he understands that team reaping the benefi ts of freshman. so she didn’t fi nd out she was to mess up (his) workout,” she “There is too much junk food his players are more than bas- college degrees. Current wom- She takes classes in the School going until April. said. here. I eat too much of it,” Al Bi- ketball machines. They are stu- en’s basketball seniors Jazmine of Business, does her home- “I started training three When it came to her actual tar said. dents, too – students who need and Jessica Adair grew up in a work and likes to relax with her weeks before the Olympics,” she event, the women’s 50-meter Surprisingly, Al Bitar isn't to get passing grades at the part of Washington where the friends. This summer, though, Al said. freestyle, Al Bitar was even more competing for GW’s swim team. same time they’re throwing no- median household income is Bitar did something that no other Four years older and wiser nervous. Her greatest fear was She was too late to join the var- look passes. just barely more than $25,000, freshman can say they did – she than she was in Athens, Al Bi- getting disqualifi ed – the female sity squad this year, so she is “When you look at what according to the most recent swam in the Olympic Games for tar said the fun in China started swimmer from Bahrain had been swimming for the club team, she we’re using now, it’s inade- census statistics. Think their Bahrain. right from the get-go. She de- disqualifi ed in 2000, and Al Bitar said. She does plan to swim for quate for our student-athletes,” college experience is going to But the Beijing games were scribes the opening ceremonies didn’t want to follow in her foot- the Colonials next year. Hobbs said last week after expand their horizons? No not a new concept to Al Bitar. with one word: “fl ashes.” steps. But she didn’t disappoint. And what about 2012? Al Bi- more details about the renova- doubt. She fi rst competed for her coun- “You know when you play a She won her heat, though her tar said she wants to earn a trip tions were released. “Our guys Hobbs is on the right track. try back in 2004 – and was the PlayStation game like soccer or time wasn’t fast enough to make to the London games. really struggle in that small By supporting academics in ad- only female Bahraini athlete something, and all you can see it any further. “My goal is to make a quali- space they’re using. These are dition to athletics, he’s showing each time. in the background are fl ashes? Even with two Olympic fying time for the 2012 games,” like 6-foot-8, 6-foot-9 guys and he knows what’s going to be “I started swimming when That’s what it’s like walking into Games under her belt, Al Bitar she said. “I defi nitely want to they’re trying to focus and most useful after school. I was six,” Al Bitar said. “There the stadium. It makes you feel still struggles with things that „ go.” study.” Smart guy. He must have isn’t really a swimming pool in proud of yourself.” a lot of GW students take for –Colleen Shalby contributed to this It’s comforting knowing learned that in college. „ Bahrain, so it was hard to train. I Al Bitar also got to experi- granted. She had to adjust to report. Back from West Coast, water polo falls to Navy

goals to pull away SWIMMING AGAINST THE TIDE GW gives up 10 from GW. Head coach Scott Reed also would not After an even start, the GW men's water goals in second blame the team’s polo team has taken a nose dive in recent loss on its return half of loss home from Cali- weeks. GW has won just two of their last ten fornia. Instead, he games, and the opposition hasn't been mak- by Alex Smith focused on GW’s in- Hatchet Reporter ability to maintain ing things easy – 10 of GW's 20 games have their momentum in come against nationally ranked squads. Preparing to play a na- the second half and tionally ranked team is hard an abundance of Sept. 6 vs. No. 12 St. Francis L, 11-6 enough for the GW men’s wa- mental errors. ter polo team. And coming off “Against a good Sept. 6 vs. Concordia W, 12-7 a six-day trip to the West Coast team like Navy, Sept. 7 vs. Mercyhurst L, 11-10 doesn't make things any easier that will kill you,” for the Colonials. he said of the Mid- Sept. 7 vs. MIT W, 7-5 Fatigue may have got- shipmen, who had Sept. 13 vs. No. 18 Bucknell W, 10-8 ten the best of GW on Tues- already beaten the day when the Colonials lost Johns Hopkins 15-12 Sept. 13 vs. No. 9 UC-San Diego L, 18-4 to Navy by a score of 18-12 earlier that night. Sept. 14 vs. No. 15 Santa Clara L, 14-8 at the Smith Center. Just two The Colonials days after a 1-4 showing at will go to Maryland Sept. 14 vs. Iona W, 15-12 the Claremont Convergence in to face Johns Hop- Sept. 17 at No. 13 Navy L, 18-8 California, the defeat sent GW kins Oct. 10, before to 1-3 in the Collegiate Water taking an eight- Sept. 20 vs. Iona W, 9-7 Polo Association’s Southern day break and then Sept. 20 vs. No. 20 Johns Hopkins L, 10-9 Division. playing Bucknell for The Colonials (7-13) held Anne Wernikoff/assistant photo editor the fourth time this Sept. 21 vs. Bucknell L, 9-8 their own with the Midship- A Navy attacker looks on as the ball gets by GW goalkeeper Alex Sotolongo during the Co- season. Reed said Sept. 27 vs. Bucknell W, 11-9 men for two quarters and lonials' loss Tuesday. GW tied the Midshipmen at the intermission, before surrendering 10 adjustments must even held the lead into the goals in the second half. The Colonials have lost eight of their last ten games. be made to improve Sept. 28 vs. No. 19 Princeton L, 11-9 third quarter on the strength on GW’s recent play Oct. 2 at No. 18 California Baptist L, 12-8 of one of junior John-Claude and muster up some Wright’s four goals. But they you. It’s only a three-hour time dif- and got on a run while we started victories. Oct. 3 vs.Fresno Pacifi c W, 10-8 petered out from that point, giving ference but it can be tough.” missing shots. Sometimes that hap- “We haven’t been sticking to up 10 goals to Navy and perhaps Though he admitted the fatigue pens.” the game plan – we need to be more Oct. 3 vs. No. 20 Air Force L, 12-5 showing signs of weariness from was a factor, Wright still said the jet Senior utility player Nick Eddy patient offensively,” he said. “To- Oct. 4 vs. Occidental L, 11-8 the time difference after their re- lag was by no means the cause of and Wright led the Colonials with day we did that in the first half, but cent travels. the Colonials’ defeat. four goals each. Freshman goal- then we got too excited and missed Oct. 4 vs. Whittier L, 6-5 “The jet lag definitely affected “We still came ready to play and keeper Alex Sotolongo had 10 a lot of shots and opportunities in Oct. 7 vs. No. 17 Navy L, 18-12 us,” Wright said of the team’s prep- kept with them in the first half,” he saves, including a blocked penalty the second. We’ve got to eliminate arations for Tuesday’s game. “Trav- said. “We just couldn’t finish it, and shot in the fourth quarter before these kinds of mistakes and do Source: GWsports.com eling always takes something out of then they started hitting their shots Navy scored three unanswered things the right way.” „

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