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Thursday The GW December 2, 2010 Always online: www.Gwhatchet.com Vol. 107 • Iss. 30 Hatchet GW falls to Orange Line rival Medical School top GMU 60 brass may vacate post GW 46 by lauren french liams could theoretically choose to by louis nelson Editor in Chief ensure the hospital’s profitability Sports Editor at the expense of investing in up- GW’s second-highest paid of- grades and training that could ben- FAIRFAX, Va. – With the game over ficial plans to step down from his efit medical students and faculty. and the teams in the locker rooms position at the end of the year due Nearing the end of the Tra- after GW’s 60-46 loss at George Ma- to pressure by top University offi- chtenberg era, Williams was pro- son Wednesday night, the sounds of cials, the Washington Post reported moted to University provost and a heated exchange in the Colonials Tuesday, but a University spokes- was tasked with managing the locker room was audible through the woman contends GW is still in dis- day-to-day operations of the Uni- green and white walls of the Patriot cussions with the medical school versity, when Trachtenberg was Center and over the post-game com- vice president. away from the University. The as- ments from Patriots head coach Jim Vice President for Health Af- cension caused an uproar within Larranaga. fairs John “Skip” Williams may va- the faculty because of speculations It had all the hallmarks of a coach cate his post because the University that Williams would be given a taking out his frustrations on his team “no longer wants him in that posi- fast-track to the presidency when after a lackluster performance, but tion,” the Post reported, quoting Trachtenberg retired. Trachtenberg once he sat down for questions, junior several anonymous sources. Vice told the Washington Post in 2003 guard Tony Taylor said it wasn’t the President of External Relations Lor- that Williams could land the top job coaches doing the shouting. raine Voles would not comment on depending "on what happens over “We’re passionate about winning, the nature of the discussions and the next five years." But when the so we just talked amongst ourselves declined to say if the University is 19-year president retired, Knapp and said we gotta pick it up,” Tay- trying to remove Williams from his was tapped for the top job. lor said. “That’s just us. We have to current role. Williams was stripped of his take care of business. Coach always A media spokesperson for the provost title when the University comes in and talks to us, but we are Medical Center declined to com- restructured its academic affairs of- a close-knit group and whenever we ment on behalf of Williams, and fice after Executive Vice President see something that needs to be done, directed all questions to Voles. for Academic Affairs Donald Leh- we all come together and talk about it Williams, once the second most man announced his retirement. first. We just need to play a lot better,” powerful administrator at the Uni- Knapp's office did not return a he added. versity and a close colleague of request for comment. Playing better, men’s basketball former President Stephen Joel Tra- If Williams officially resigns head coach Karl Hobbs said, will sim- chtenberg, has seen his influence from his position, he will be the ply boil down to making more shots. reduced during President Steven second high-ranking School of The Colonials shot just over 31 percent Knapp’s tenure. Medicine and Health Sciences of- from the floor Wednesday night and Knapp asked Williams to re- ficial to vacate a top position at the just under 16 percent from behind the sign from the board of directors of University six months into a review three-point line. Freshman Nemanja the corporation that manages the of the Medical Center’s organiza- Mikic, who scored 23 points Monday GW Hospital in 2009 due to a po- tional structure. Medical school night against UNC-Wilmington, was anne wernikoff | PHOTo editor tential conflict of interest. Williams’ Dean James Scott announced he Sophomore forward David Pellom had six points and six rebounds against position at the company included a would be stepping down from his See MASON: Page B8 George Mason. As a team, GW shot just over 31 percent from the floor. six-figure salary and stock options. Given his two roles at the time, Wil- See WILLIAMS: Page B4

Univ. sees $3 million AIDSRemembrance growth in grant funding by Amy Rhodin Campus News Editor GW Grants 172 The University received a re- cord amount of grant money last 170 fiscal year, despite the wavering economy and a decline in the amount of grant money avail- 168 able. GW received more than $172 166 million in grants and contract rev- enues in the 2010 fiscal year, which ran from July 1, 2009, to June 30, 164 2010. The total is more than $3 million greater than the previous Millions of dollars 162 fiscal year, an increase Univer- sity officials said they hope to see grow even larger within the next 160 decade. 2009 2010 “We would like to be well Year above $200 million in a relatively Source: The office of research short period of time,” Leo Chalu- Graphic by cory weinberg pa, the vice president for research, said. “How short? Say three to four years.” regular basis, Chalupa said. The University has taken dra- “Only 10 to 15 percent of the matic steps to increase its research applications are funded these days, gabriella demczuk | hatchet PHOTOGRAPHER profile, and each department has so the fact that we are moving up Groups gathered outside the White House Wednesday for World AIDS Day. A mock funeral was set up to remember the about been encouraged to hire one fac- is basically a test to the superior 1.8 million people who died without adequate HIV/AIDS treatment in the past year. ulty member whose job is to apply for federal and private grants on a See GRANTS: Page A5 Carter: U.S., Obama will likely lose the war in Afghanistan

by Amy Rhodin most decade-long military battle. Carter discussed the biggest po- Campus News Editor The conflict escalated the grow- litical issue he faced — negotiat- ing Cold War tensions between ing a treaty for the Panama Canal America is likely to lose the "So many things that I communist-supporting and anti- — and why the last year of his war in Afghanistan, President communist nations. presidency was the worst year of Jimmy Carter said during a dis- had to deal with are on The U.S. invaded Afghani- his life. cussion at the Lincoln Theatre on the desk for Obama to stan again in 2001 in an effort to “I prayed more than I ever U Street Monday night. weed out leaders of Al-Qaeda, have in my entire life that all of Carter was in the District to address." the militant Islamist group that the hostages would come home,” discuss his new book “White organized the Sept. 11 terrorist Carter said, in response to the House Diary,” a compilation of jimmy carter attacks. Iranian hostage crisis, which the former commander in chief’s Despite failing to find the kept 52 U.S. citizens captive in diary entries from his four years Former U.S. President attack’s chief organizer, Osama the Middle Eastern country for in the White House. He had pre- Bin Laden, President Barack 444 days. viously been slated to appear for Obama announced last year that During the reading, Carter the same event at the Lisner Au- he planned to withdraw troops took time to explain the battles ditorium on campus in late Octo- he left the White House in 1981. from the country in July 2011. that he was fortunate not to face ber. After falling ill on a flight to “Anybody who has ever in- Carter said struggling to sur- during his one term as presi- Cleveland two nights before the vaded Afghanistan has come out vive an upward battle in the Mid- dent. event, Carter’s book reading at a loser, and I have serious doubts dle East was just one of many of “The main difference between GW was canceled. that we will prevail and over- the issues that the current presi- 25 years ago and today is the po- At the rescheduled event, the come our goals,” Carter said. dent is still facing today. larization of the parties,” Carter 86-year-old said he was disap- Carter was president when “So many things that I had said. “[The Republicans] coop- jordan emont | hatchet PHOTOGRAPHER pointed that many of the prob- the Soviet Union invaded the to deal with are on the desk for erated with me thoroughly, and Former President Jimmy Carter discussed his lems he strove to fix in office Middle Eastern country in 1979, Obama to address,” Carter said. I couldn’t have done anything new book, "White House Diary," Monday. have made little progress since beginning what would be an al- Among other challenges, without Republican support.” u Emily Cahn | Senior News Editor | [email protected] Madeleine Morgenstern | Campus News Editor | [email protected] December 2, 2010 Amy D’Onofrio | Metro News Editor | [email protected] Kara Dunford | Contributing Editor | [email protected] Amy Rhodin | Campus News Editor | [email protected] Priya Anand | Contributing Editor | [email protected] H News SnapShot IN Brief New security planned for Washington Monument The National Park Service is plan- ning to upgrade the security facility at the Washington Monument to make the area more secure for visitors. Visitors to the Washington Monu- ment have experienced enhanced secu- rity since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, but a plywood trailer at the base of the monument will be replaced by a newly designed security center. The NPS has created four different plans for how pathways could lead visi- tors to a new underground facility, and the public can comment on the project plans until Jan. 7. “The function of the underground screening security center is to provide an appropriate center that will allow us to maintain openness but also provide sufficient security so that people can use the monument,” U.S. Park Police Sgt. David Schlosser said. Over the past nine years, numerous proposals have been made to improve the security screening center. Most were rejected because residents wanted to en- sure the grass surrounding the base of the monument was preserved. In an effort to decrease wait times Michelle Rattinger | PHOTO Editor and improve security, plans now involve A Colonials fan competes in a dance contest during half time at the women’s basketball game vs. Ohio Tuesday night. The women’s basketball building an underground facility that team beat the Bobcats 54-44. Proceeds from ticket sales at the game went toward supporting GW’s Alternative Breaks program. would be connected to the monument. This plan would require digging tun- nels and creating pathways to the mon- ument. The current elevator that takes visitors to the top of the monument – On the web www.gwhatchet.com which is more than 555 feet tall – would also be positioned underground. The NPS has to comply with pres- video Audio slideshow AUDIO SliDeshow ervation laws in implementing the pro- World AIDS Day rally “The Dining Room” play preview Battle of the Orange Line posals, but it said safety is the main con- cern. No matter what plan is implemented, the U.S. Park Police will “work within those parameters,” Schlosser said. He added that the U.S. Park Police’s main objective is to “maintain a robust Student Global AIDS Campaign members Get a sneak peek as actors prepare for The men’s basketball team took on security posture, but also do so within rallied near the White House. opening night. rival George Mason Wednesday night. the confines of the law,” Schlosser said. Beyond upgrading the security, the National Ideas Competition for the Washington Monument Grounds is ask- December ing participants to submit ideas on how to enhance the 60-acre grounds sur- Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday rounding the Washington Monument. –Jade Polay 2 3 4 5 The Case of Conflict-Free Minerals GW Sirens Winter Concert Multi-Cultural Fashion Show Pancakes with the Provost Follow us on Twitter GW’s Institute for Corporate Responsibility will present Join the Sirens, the all-female a The Arab Student Association’s event Join Provost Steve Lerman for @gwhatchet a panel discussion about new corporate disclosure cappella group, for its annual winter will highlight dress, dance and food from the last pancake breakfast of the requirements dealing with conflict minerals. concert. Cost is $3 for GW students. around the world. semester. @@2140G Duques Hall Room 651 6 p.m. The United Church 7:30 p.m. Marvin Center Grand Ballroom 6 p.m. Alumni House 10 a.m. • • • • The GW Hatchet News December 2, 2010 w Page A3 SA spent fall on internal reform by Jamie blynn Hatchet Staff Writer As the semester closes, the Student Association has completed a slew of internal reforms but is still working to complete the more tangible re- sults promised during the cam- paign last spring. With the exception of pass- ing a record-high initial alloca- tions bill for student organiza- tions, disbursing more than $500,000, the bulk of the SA’s undertakings have been on internal SA matters, an increas- ing trend within the student governing body over the past three years. The SA Senate voted to disband the rules committee beginning next year, a move that only effects SA proce- dure. Aside from confirming more student senators to fill its empty seats, the body’s only other major piece of legisla- tion passed this semester was to create a program to partner senators with individual stu- dent organizations in an effort to increase advocacy in the or- ganization. SA President Jason Lifton michelle Rattinger | PHOTO Editor said one of the SA’s bigger Student Association President Jason Lifton, left, and Executive Vice accomplishments has been President Rob Maxim will look to finish their campaign goals this spring. rearranging its fourth floor Marvin Center office. The SA her committee’s top priorities ture of student work,” Lifton purchased a new computer have been Gelman Library said. and copy machine to meet the renovations and the handling Lifton defended the overall increased demands of the stu- of the Voluntary Library Gift, lack of substantial improve- dent organizations seeking to an item on the tuition bill that ments for the student body by use them, and extended its of- gives students the option to saying the SA is working on fice hours to accommodate stu- donate a tax-deductable gift to larger projects that take more dent needs. the library. Gelman is a peren- time to fix. He added that he “We have been subscrib- nial concern among students and SA Executive Vice Presi- ing to the mentality that suc- for some time and the SA has dent Rob Maxim have been cess begins at home, and in our made it a top priority to im- working with Senior Associate case, the home is the SA office,” prove it, although renovation Vice President for Safety and Lifton said. fundraising efforts have largely Security Darrell Darnell to im- Earlier this year, the SA been stalled. prove GW’s 4-RIDE system, also formed an agreement with The only library improve- and have been meeting with Kaplan Testing to provide a 10 ments completed this semester Assistant Dean of Students and percent discount on all gradu- were replacing old desks and Director of Student Judicial Ser- ate school practice exam prep tables with new ones, and re- vices Tara Pereira on a monthly services for students and alum- upholstering couches on the basis to seek SJS reform as well. ni. As the semester comes to an sixth floor. Still, the SA’s achievements end, a majority of the SA’s proj- “It’s just one thing after the this year outweigh those of the ects are still in the works with next,” Waters said. “We hope two previous administrations plans to be completed during to see more of it completed by under Julie Bindelglass, who the spring semester. spring semester.” made only minor improve- “With the SA turnover ev- Lifton added that he has ments including installing a ery year, the good work people been working with University microwave in J Street, and do gets left in the dust,” said Provost Steven Lerman and Vishal Aswani who was inef- SA Sen. Charlie Rybak, U-At University President Steven fective and considered para- Large, noting there is a tenden- Knapp to set up a student noid by his staff. cy for projects to be forgotten at group to help prioritize what "We’re looking forward to the end of the year. needs to be fixed in Gelman. continuing our work into the SA Sen. Meredith Waters, “We need to be focusing on spring semester and look for- SPHHS-U, chair of the SA Aca- updating the library to fit the ward to seeing them through demic Affairs Committee, said increasingly collaborative na- to completion,” Lifton said. u Lyndsey Wajert Annu Subramanian Opinions Editor Contributing Editor [email protected] [email protected] H Quotable "To me blogging is equivalent to writing letters home to mother." –Bob Woodward, journalist, on why he fears the rise of bloggers who believe they are practicing journalism. OpinionsDecember 2, 2010 w Page A4 Staff Editorial The hippo's holiday travels Hopes for Making SA efforts and by Lisa Fischer progress more visible the next law Student Association President Jason Lifton told The Hatchet he considers up- dating the SA’s Marvin Center office one of his biggest accomplishments this year. school dean Given the SA executive board’s lack of visible progress on major student is- rederick M. Lawrence, the dean sues this semester, it's not surprising that of the law school, has left to Lifton points to such a minor change as a become President of Brandeis notable accomplishment for his adminis- University.F This is a great loss for our tration. University, as The SA exists for one purpose and one Lawrence’s ten- purpose only: to advocate on the behalf of ure firmly es- GW students. tablished GW’s Members of the executive board are Law School as tasked with acting as liaisons between one of the top University officials and the student body. programs in Every year, candidates vying for the po- the country. sition of SA president and vice president Over the Doug Cohen draw up platforms that incorporate how last five years, they want to improve student life on cam- GW Law School Columnist pus. has had some Lifton and Executive Vice President of the stron- Rob Maxim addressed salient campus gest fundraising efforts in its history, issues during their campaigns last year. despite the turbulent economy. The Both vocalized a desire to see improve- school also saw its five strongest re- ments in dining and called for changes cruitment classes, with the 2010-2011 to the alcohol amnesty policy, noting class having the highest mean GPA of that at the time, both of these aspects of any class so far. Lawrence also helped student life were mired in red tape. We solidify the program’s position in the do not know if Lifton and Maxim are in top 20 national law schools. It is also the process of fulfilling these campaign ranked second in the country for its promises, but underclassmen and upper- part-time program, third in intellec- classmen have not seen the changes on tual property law and sixth in inter- these issues and deserve to know what national law. Giving back after graduation While the search for a new dean progress Lifton and Maxim are making. There is a lack of communication about may seem unimportant to many un- whether or not the SA’s executive board To continue campus progress, alumni donations must grow dergraduate students, the process has is close to achieving its goals, as a simple implications for everyone at the Uni- claim of “we are working on it” does not versity. A strong law school, along suffice. y favorite restaurant cupied spin in place. won’t be served up in a more with other graduate programs, can This could stem from the fact that in the District is Old This paradigm must shift. centralized dining hall. Spirit significantly enhance the academic members of the executive branch consis- Ebbitt Grill. With As much as class attendance doesn’t come from a prettier experience of all students on campus. tently fail to publicly outline specific, con- greatM food, kind waiters and is fundamental to the college library or a shiny new science The importance of this new search is crete goals early on. The system of keep- an Americana décor that could experience, giving back after building. Being a city campus twofold: First, this transition can be a ing goals and specific solutions private give the Kennedy estate an in- we graduate should be as well. does not necessarily warrant period in which the University makes has marred the success of SA candidates feriority complex, There is no doubt disconnect. the law school’s facilities more open and officials. And while it is a shrewd po- I can’t help but tip that our connection It’s easy to dismiss the to the entire University. Second, find- litical move, it is an injustice to the GW a little bit extra to GW does not end thought of giving even more ing a dean who is as strong as Law- community. It would be a shame to see the to waiters there, when we receive money to GW after gradua- rence is critical to maintaining and SA – which is designed to advocate for the and I never fail to our diplomas, and tion, especially since some stu- student body – simply become another suggest it to out- as such we are be- dents will be paying off high arm of the University administration, and of-town visitors. I holden to keep pro- student loans for many years While the search for a not do enough to share what it is working have praised it in moting the success to come. And of course giving on with the students. a Yelp review and of future genera- back is not part of our tuition; new dean may seem even befriended the Annu tions of Colonials. it will never be required. But The system of keeping goals manager there. Subramanian There’s no so many of the issues we out- unimportant... the process Basically, I treat doubt that GW is line and notice on campus to- and specific solutions private my favorite res- Contributing a university worth day could be resolved through has implications for taurant better than Editor giving back to. And a bit more capital, and that is has marred the success of SA some of us treat our yet not all gradu- seen through increased en- everyone. University. ates do. This GW dowments. candidates and officials. GW is a tuition-based Uni- paradox — students receive We’ve managed thus far versity, meaning students put a premier education and then without the benefit of gobs of growing a highly academic and intel- Ultimately, an SA administration’s ef- forth the majority of the capi- refrain from donating to the money coming from another lectual atmosphere on campus. fectiveness should not solely be measured tal that fuels their education. very institution that provided source — think of how we’d Bearing in mind that the law by the absence of corruption or blatant At schools with high endow- it – could stem from a num- do with that capital in addition school has influence over undergrad- mismanagement, like we’ve seen with ments, students pay tuition ber of sources, such as the to our tuition. Despite that, uate success, a criterion for the next previous administrations. Students de- but are boosted by additional lackluster school spirit of the thankfully GW hasn’t resorted law school dean should be an ability serve updates and results. funding from nostalgic alumni to petty practices to garner to engage the entire GW community. In response to a pressing issue on cam- who hope to see future genera- donations – some universities For example, the Burns Law Library pus this semester, Lifton stated he wants tions of students at their alma Students en masse make public the names of stu- has over 600,000 volumes, 20,000 to set up a student group to help priori- mater have equally enriching dents who do not donate. rare books, numerous special collec- tize what needs to be fixed in Gelman Li- college experiences. don’t see GW as an Hopefully GW’s endow- tions and technology for research, brary, but this is an unnecessary step that Our endowment is grow- ment grows. Hopefully more all of which can greatly benefit the increases the time between when students ing, indeed. And our school establishment worth of the GW community’s school entire GW community. Undergradu- voice a problem, and when the University has hurtled up the national pride increases. Hopefully ates are not allowed to study in the fixes it. The SA does not need to identify rankings in the last decade. over-tipping. students take the time to iden- law library, as it is reserved for only the problems with our library – students Our endowment might swell tify where our University re- those in the law school. While this have already done that. Instead, the SA as successful recent graduates quires improvement and then may have been justified in the past needs to identify solutions and get GW begin to give back, but there student body. Or the perva- work to make those changes. because the old building clearly did administrators to act on them. is no doubt that many of the sive disconnect students feel But that will not come from not even adequately serve the law The SA did form an agreement with University’s stresses would be toward the University. Or how any source but an intrinsic program, the construction of the new Kaplan Testing to provide a 10 percent eased if it were higher. quickly after arriving on cam- one. And while these dispa- law school building along G Street discount on graduate school practice But, students en masse pus students pour themselves rate phenomena sound un- will dramatically improve the Uni- exam prep services for Colonials, and this don’t see GW as an establish- into off-campus internships or related, they all complement versity's resources. Obviously the is a welcome and laudable program for ment worth over-tipping. Not jobs. I have a friend who says each other, creating a cycle primary purpose of the library is to students and alumni. But it is not part of everyone romanticizes their he’ll have pride in the Univer- necessary for our University serve law students, but just because the original promises on which Lifton and time at the University or use sity only when a GW alum be- to grow from a one-time meal someone is not a law student does not Maxim campaigned. precious column inches by comes president of the United to an all-time favorite estab- mean he or she should be deprived of The SA’s “Issues” page on its website penning sonnets in praise of States. lishment. using the new, state-of-the-art, 20,000 is blank except for a message that says, its wonder. Some show up, But reversing such a viscer- –The writer, a sophomore majoring square-foot facility. Students study- “Coming Soon.” We find this much too purchase their meal and leave al affliction just doesn’t happen in journalism, is The Hatchet's ing national or international law or representative of the way the SA execu- so fast the chairs they just oc- on its own. In fact, community contributing opinions editor. legal history should have access to tive branch has carried out its goals so far the resources the law school possess- this year. The efforts of the SA should not es. Opening up the law school will be privy to members of the SA only. Lifton Letters to the editor clearly be valuable to all of campus, and Maxim say changes are coming soon, as students will benefit from a new but it is already the end of the fall semes- wealth of information. ter, and students are not aware of what An open letter to to alcohol and other drugs. ucating our students, parents, A renowned law program attracts they are doing to make improvements. The Food and Drug Ad- faculty and staff about issues world-class faculty, which can benefit They don’t even know if they can expect the GW community ministration has recently like these, which are nega- the undergraduate population. Many improvements. Next semester, we hope banned the combination of al- tively impacting the health graduate professors also work with to see visible progress and substantial This is an important cohol and energy drinks, call- and safety of our community. students in undergraduate programs, changes to the communication and the is- message about potentially ing caffeine “an unsafe food We invite students, parents, allowing the entire University to gain sues that members of the executive branch dangerous alcoholic energy additive” when mixed with faculty and staff to visit The from their specialized expertise. Es- originally vowed to improve. drinks. We share this informa- alcohol. This decision comes Center for Alcohol and other teemed professors bring more visibility tion with the GW community after a yearlong review, and Drug Education or its website and attention to GW, which in turn at- so each of us can continue to in light of recent serious in- to learn more about alcoholic tracts even more students and faculty. make wiser decisions about cidents and hospitalizations energy drinks, signs of alco- While it will surely be difficult to Have an opinion? alcohol as the health and on college campuses involv- hol overdose and how to "Be find a dean that will be able torep- safety of our community are ing this type of drink. While Wiser." licate the success that Lawrence had of paramount importance. there are obviously risks in- throughout his time at GW, the new We encourage you to avoid or volved with consuming alco- Sincerely, search provides an excellent opportu- significantly limit the use of hol, there are unique concerns nity for the University to continue on these drinks and ask for your about these drinks and so the Kevin Hay a path of raising academic excellence H help in telling your friends creators of these drinks – Four Chief, University Police and promoting intellectual growth. about the associated dangers Loko, Joose, Core High Grav- Tara Pereira The choice of a new dean is not a and by encouraging them to ity, Moonshot and Max – have Assistant Dean of Students minor decision that will only affect [email protected] "Be Wiser." The Be Wiser Cam- been ordered to stop produc- Katie Bean those in the law school; rather, it is a paign encourages the campus ing these products. Assistant Director, Center for decision that has implications for ev- community to make positive The George Washington Alcohol and other Drug ery student on campus. and healthy decisions related University is committed to ed- Education –The writer, a sophomore majoring in political science, is a Hatchet columnist.

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American diplomatic cables, saying “The book is thousands of words the information released is not like- where Obama is quoted in secre- ly to create significant issues for the tive meetings, telling readers exactly U.S. what he said that no one else knows,” Woodward – best known for break- Woodward said. ing the Watergate story with his Wash- Woodward and his team went into ington Post colleague Carl Bernstein – a total lockdown when delving into said the WikiLeaks information is not the Obama presidency, where nothing critical, as the released documents are left Woodward’s office for 18 months. gabriella demczuk | hatchet photographer classified as “secret,” not “top secret.” “It takes time [to find the truth],” Demonstrators protest outside the White House for World AIDS Day. GW “Wikileaks are a glimpse at infor- Woodward said. “You have to go students joined in the calls for the Obama administration to fund research. mation, but do not tell the real story,” back. You peel the onion until you get Woodward said. “While they are au- down to the central truth.” thentic, they’re not necessarily com- francis rivera | hatchet Staff PHOTOGRAPHER During the event in the Elliott pletely true.” Journalist Bob Woodward discussed his new School of International Affairs, Wood- Students rally on Woodward said that compared to book, "Obama's Wars," Tuesday night. ward criticized the growing shift to- the Pentagon Papers – top-secret De- ward online journalism, particularly partment of Defense documents about ment has not been telling us the truth,” bloggers who consider themselves the Vietnam War leaked in 1971 – the Woodward said. “WikiLeaks have journalists. World AIDS Day WikiLeaks documents have no com- only pointed out that government has “To me blogging is equivalent to mon theme. not told Americans the whole story, writing letters home to mother.” he AIDS, according to the D.C. “While the Pentagon Papers il- and that is always the case with the said. “My concern, however, is that Student org attends Department of Health’s lustrated the government lying to the government.” there are not enough people doing the HIV/AIDS Administration. American people, I’ve seen nothing in Woodward was on campus Tues- in-depth reporting that needs to be mock funeral at Christine Campbell, the WikiLeaks that says the govern- day night to discuss his recently re- done.” u vice president for Housing White House Works' National Advocacy and Organizing, said people know how to help end the by bilikisu adeyemi HIV/AIDS epidemic, but Hatchet Reporter that it’s being ignored. “The people that suffer GW’s Student Global the most are the ones of low- AIDS Campaign joined the income status, they can’t Health Global Access Project help themselves,” Camp- on World AIDS Day to hold bell said. “This has become a mock funeral in front of the more of the survival of the White House Wednesday, in fittest.” an attempt to draw attention Campbell said the gov- to the 1.8 million people who ernment sees the issue as died in the past year due to more of a charitable cause, lack of access to treatment. but that it should be seen Participants called on as being about social justice President Barack Obama to and equality. increase funding globally for George Kerr, a repre- universal access to treatment sentative of D.C. Fights and to implement a compre- Back and 15-year survivor hensive strategy to end AIDS of AIDS, said people with at the Lafayette Park rally. AIDS around the world have About seven members of trouble finding housing and SGAC joined representatives may end up dying without of Health GAP, D.C. Fights treatment. Back, National AIDS Hous- “We want Obama to ing Coalition, the National keep his promise to provide Low Income Housing Coali- services to help end HIV/ tion and others in the rally, AIDS,” he said. which had about 100 partici- Viviane Ortiz, an activ- pants. ist for the Latino community “We are participating in in north Philadelphia, said this rally to raise awareness she lost her uncle to AIDS in on the amount of people 1993. that are living with AIDS “He died because of in- and people that don’t have adequate medical attention,” access to treatment,” senior Ortiz said. Amanda Leslie, the organi- She said he wasn’t the zations coordinator, said at only one she knew who the event. faced the disease. In the District, about 3 “I have friends that are percent of the adult popula- HIV-positive and I live in tion has been diagnosed with a community that is highly HIV, the virus that causes HIV-positive,” she said. u

ty’s research status has been one of Knapp’s main priori- GRANTS ties since he arrived at GW in from p. A1 2007 from his post as provost at Johns Hopkins University, faculty that we have in those one of the country’s premier areas,” Chalupa said. research institutions. The The University declined Innovation Task Force was to give a breakdown on where also launched in part to pro- the grant money was award- vide additional funds for re- ed, but the GW Medical Cen- search. ter received upwards of $51 “We intend to grow our million in federal and private research portfolio, especially grants for research since Janu- because of Knapp’s goal of ary, an official at the Medical becoming a research-one in- Center said. stitution,” Williams said. The Medical Center re- While the medical com- ceived a $12.4 million grant munity on campus is receiv- from the National Institutes ing support through outside of Health in October as part funding, Chalupa said he is of a massive federal initiative seeking to increase grant and to fund AIDS relief efforts in contract revenue across the sub-Saharan Africa. entire University. Dr. John "Skip" Williams, “Remember something: the senior vice provost and The more research money vice president for health af- our faculty are able to get, the fairs said the increase in grant more money that comes back awards and contracts this year to the University,” Chalupa is most notably due to Univer- said. “My motto is, ‘The best sity President Steven Knapp’s is yet to come.'” call to make the University –Emily Cahn and Dimple more research-focused. Marchiadani contributed to this Improving the Universi- report. Caroline Bowman Arts Editor [email protected] H December 2, 2010 w Page A6 FPP's "August: Osage The Antlers play Brightest Young $5, $10, $20 County" opens at the Black Cat Things hosts A Night EVENTS THAT WON'T Thursday in West with The Luyas at the Newseum Arts BREAK THE BANK Hall Theater-$5 Saturday- $15 Friday- $20 Acting across generations QuickTakes... Generic Theatre Company presents the last show of its fall season Jenny and Johnny “I’m Having Fun Now” by Kendra poole (Warner Bros.) Hatchet Staff Writer Jenny Lewis of Rilo Ki- Maddie Hendricks wanted ley has formed Jenny and to present a play without any Johnny, a side project with technical frills. her singer-songwriter boy- To do that, she cast six stu- dents to play 52 characters and friend Johnathan Rice. never changed the setting in Lewis adds soft and charm- Generic Theatre Company's last ing vocals to each track, while Rice brings an performance of the season. edgier and moodier style. The instrumentals Hendricks, a sophomore majoring in dramatic literature, are reminiscent of California beach pop. “Big selected “The Dining Room” Wave” delves into the economic issues in Cal- because she wanted to direct ifornia, yet Lewis’ vocals juxtapose the seri- a play that focused on the act- ous subject matter with a catchy and upbeat ing. She shied away from what she called the sometimes “scary twist. You can feel the chemistry between the technical aspects” of theater, two musicians in each track, but the dynamic such as lighting and set chang- '' duo manages to stay away from cutesy love- es. bird sounds. “The Dining Room” com- prises 18 separate vignettes and –Christina Oriel features 52 characters. Hendricks, who has never Lee DeWyze before held a non-acting role in “Live It Up” a student theater production, said she was apprehensive to (RCA) submit a directing proposal at Gabriella Demczuk | Hatchet PHOTOGRAPHER While it has only been first, but was enthusiastic about Generic Theatre Company's "The Dining Room" presents 52 different characters portrayed by six actors. The tradi- tional dining room set remains constant while different characters and situations are presented on stage. six short months since what “The Dining Room” had Chicago native Lee DeW- to offer. “I saw the show done eight is this very elegant, traditional ‘workout’ for an actor, because yze was crowned the lat- years ago,” Hendricks said. “I dining room,” Hendricks said. you play so many different char- est American Idol winner, thought it was one of the funni- Assistant Director Elizabeth I saw the show done acters in such a short time span he has already released est plays I’d ever seen.” Taufield, a freshman, said the that you really have to be very his major-label debut album, “Live It Up.” “It’s all about WASPs,” she play is framed around “what eight years ago. I focused and very aware of who explained, referring to “white, a dining room means to you.” you’re playing at that moment,” DeWyze combines folk, rock and pop to pro- Anglo-Saxon Protestants.” Hen- With alternating comedic and thought it was one senior Lorna Mulvaney, a the- duce an eclectic set of songs that will appeal dricks said, “The typical WASP dramatic scenes, the actors get of the funniest plays ater major and previous execu- to both his Idol fans and Top 40 radio audi- goes to the country club and has to explore a full range of char- tive producer at Generic, said. ences. You can listen to an ode to a lost love their sterling china and smiles acters. The play has a sense of what at everything and doesn’t yell. Freshman Rachel Bell likes I'd ever seen. Hendricks identifies as “preser- in “Dear Isabelle,” get into a New York state There’s something very ‘50s the versatility of her 10 roles. vation,” a need to connect with of mind with the track “Brooklyn Bridge,” or about it, even though some of “My first character’s like Maddie Hendricks the past in the present, a theme hear a tale about falling for someone after a the scenes take place in, like, the 50-something, and I go right Director embodied by the consistency of couple of shots in “It’s Gotta Be Love.” ‘80s.” from there to a 5-year-old,” she the setting. Each group of char- The set, a full dining room said. Bell – who has been en- acters’ engagement with the –Naomi Jean Camacho getup, complete with a crystal thusiastically auditioning for dining room reflect both what chandelier and carved wooden Generic shows since learning constant role-changing, such as changes with time and what re- tables and chairs, is the common about the company at the the his transition from husband to mains the same. Bruce Springsteen thread throughout each scene. company's Freshman Showcase little boy to grandfather, “can “To me, 'The Dining Room' “The Promise” “Every scene has characters – says her favorite role is Meg, be tiring,” but the end result is a is like that feeling when you with different ages, different per- a wife and mother whose mar- fun, dynamic atmosphere. walk into your house during (Columbia) sonalities, different everything, riage is falling apart as a result “What Maddie told us when Christmas break, or at Thanks- No matter how much but each one has something to '' of her emerging homosexuality. we first started the whole pro- giving,” Hendricks said. "It’s re- people may make fun of u do with the dining room, which To freshman Nick Kelly, the cess is that this is really like a ally about nostalgia.” the state of New Jersey, it has one trump card that cannot be matched. His name is Bruce Spring- SpotlightOn... Forbidden Planet Productions steen. The Boss is back with previously unreleased songs from the by Caroline BOwman Hatchet: What is your favorite “Darkness on the Edge of Town” sessions. Arts Editor memory with FPP? “Racing in the Street” starts this album off Senior Stephanie Landry SL: I think one of my favorite right with the Bruce Springsteen we all know has been a part of Forbidden memories… is during Obama’s and love. Check out “Ain’t Good Enough for Planet Productions, one of election. It was a tech week for You” and “Talk to Me” to see yet another three student theater orga- us, so there was a bunch of peo- side of this American music legend that nizations, for the past four ple in the [Lisner] Downstage years. Hatchet arts puts the working. As soon as it was offi- won’t disappoint. co-executive producer un- cial, we all ran out of the Down- –Marissa Driscoll der the spotlight as FPP’s fall stage and to the White House. season comes to a close. We’re obviously dedicated to Warpaint the show, but no one cares in Hatchet arts: Why did you light of the fact that there’s an “The Fool” decide to join FPP? election going on. (Rough Trade) Formed on Valentine’s Stephanie Landry: Hatchet: My What is the most Day in Los Angeles, the freshman year, I tried all unique aspect of FPP? three companies… and I real- all-female Warpaint has ly liked FPP. It was extremely Marie mcgrory | Hatchet Staff PHOTOGRAPHER SL: We’re a very inclusive com- created an album full of fun and extremely inclusive. Co-executive producer of FPP Stephanie Landry sits in Lisner Down- pany, and we have a lot of fun. slow-burning beauty and It was a phenomenal experi- stage's tech booth, fondly known as "the treehouse." We do theater because we want psychedelia. “The Fool” ence for me, especially dur- to, and it’s a hobby of ours. ing my freshman year, when We do it in the spring semes- Hatchet: Greatest FPP perfor- has fleeting hints of Nirvana and Pearl Jam, I didn’t know what was go- ter. It’s between eight and 10 mance so far this season? Hatchet: Where do you see but this only adds to the lush and multi-lay- ing on. different songs from differ- FPP in 10 years? ered sound these women create. “Undertow” SL: ent musicals, all directed by I would have to say “The and “Composure” are the best tracks, giving Hatchet: What is your fa- different people and usually Rocky Horror Picture Show.” SL: In 10 years, I hope we’re still, vorite part of FPP? with different casts. It’s re- It’s an FPP tradition. This was generally speaking, in the place the harmonies a chance to shine, and for ally fun to get a sampling of our 16th year, and it has be- we are now. As long as every- once I am thankful for a rock band I can sing SL: Every year we do our the best songs from the best come a GW tradition every one’s still having fun and loving along to. u “Annual Musical Cabaret.” musicals. Halloween. FPP, that’s all that matters. –Lucy Westcott The GW Hatchet News December 2, 2010 w Page A7

UPD officers observed two Metropolitan Police Depart- CRIME LOG individuals sitting on a bench ment officers. who appeared to be smoking –Closed by arrest Threats marijuana. The individuals 11/17/10 – Multiple times were contacted and identi- Robbery Location: Madison Hall fied as a GW student and a 11/25/10 – Time unknown Case closed GW staff member. The indi- Location: CVS on E Street A student reported to the Uni- viduals were in possession of Case closed versity Police Department that .6 grams of marijuana, which UPD received a lookout no- her roommate threatened to was confiscated by officers. tification from MPD regard- punch her if she did not leave –Referred to SJS ing two subjects who robbed the room. CVS. One subject punched –Referred to Student Harassment a CVS employee during the Judicial Services 11/21/10 – 3:56 p.m. course of the incident. Location: Gelman Library –Referred to MPD Liquor Law Violation Case closed 11/20/10 – 1:36 a.m. UPD officers responded to Burglary Location: JBKO Hall a report of an individual 11/27/10 – 6:36 p.m. Case closed harassing a student in the Location: Private property UPD responded to a report library. Due to repeated on campus of an intoxicated subject not disruptive behavior and re- Case closed affiliated with GW who had a quests from staff members, A student reported to UPD GWorld card and was accom- the subject was barred from that he found an unknown panied by a second subject GW property. subject in his townhouse not affiliated with GW. Both –Subject barred from and his property was moved were barred from campus and campus around. The suspect fled the intoxicated subject was when confronted. An individ- transported to GW Hospital. Simple Assault ual who met the student’s de- –Subjects barred from 11/22/10 – 10:15 p.m. scription of the suspect was campus Location: South Hall stopped by MPD officers and Case closed released when the complain- Drug Law Violation A subject unaffiliated with GW ant stated that nothing had 11/23/10 – 1:30 p.m. was arrested for assault after been taken. Location: Park behind hitting his former girlfriend, a –Referred to MPD Guthridge Hall GW student. Custody of the Case closed subject was transferred to –Compiled by Sydney Green Page A8 w December 2, 2010 News The GW Hatchet University Police: Reported thefts see slight increase by Priya anand type of property was stolen. for a few minutes, he does not Contributing News Editor Earlier this semester, however, understand why students walk Laptops stolen on Campus in October the University sent out Crime away from laptops that can be Reported thefts on GW's Alerts alerting the GW com- easily concealed. two residential campuses saw munity to incidents of laptop In order to catch offenders stolen a slight increase this year, Uni- theft. On Oct. 4, a female stu- in the act, Hay said officers in 6from versity Police Department data dent reported to UPD that a plainclothes have been patrol- Rice Hall shows. suspect snatched her MacBook ling campus, adding that UPD The number of reported laptop while she was typing on shares information about thefts thefts on both the Foggy Bot- it at the Gelman Starbucks. and suspects involved with tom and Mount Vernon cam- Just a few weeks later, a Georgetown University and puses saw a 2 percent increase female reported to MPD that the University of the District of – up to 404 reported thefts, from a laptop was snatched out of Columbia. stolen from 397 reported thefts in 2009. her hands in a building on the Georgetown University 1Gelman UPD Chief Kevin Hay said 2100 block of G Street Oct. 22, has also seen an increase in Library the majority of thefts occur on according to an MPD alert sent reported laptop thefts, George- public property on campus, out over a community listserv. town’s newspaper, The Hoya, followed by the Marvin Center, Six laptops were stolen from reported Monday. The news- "due to its openness." Gelman Rice Hall – the building that paper added that MPD is con- Library is the third-most com- houses offices of some of the ducting an ongoing investiga- mon place for theft, Hay said, highest-ranking GW officials, tion. Twenty laptops, mostly based on a review of UPD's including University President MacBooks, have been stolen at Investigative Case File. Crime Steven Knapp – in October. Georgetown University since log data shows that other com- “The far majority of thefts November, according to the mon theft locations this year involving laptops occur when report. have been the Academic Cen- people leave them unattend- Hay added that UPD is stolen ter and the Lerner Health and ed,” Hay said. following up with MPD detec- 1on Wellness Center. Hay said because students tives to obtain an arrest war- this block Source: University Police Department Hay said UPD does not would never set down $1,000 rant for a suspect in laptop and Graphic by allison elfring track theft according to what in cash on a table and leave iPhone theft cases. u HatchetThe GW Hadley Malcolm | Special Issues Editor | [email protected] December 2, 2010 w Page B1 fireplace hot chocolate candles Hanukkah wreaths Holiday family

Santa presents snow cookies dreidle Kwanzaa Guide ornaments friends mistletoe lights candy cane Christmas menorah caroling

Gifts for every interest B2 The Hatchet found something for everyone on your list Inside the issue Holiday drinks B2 Warm up after a cold winter day with these festive concoctions

Saves and splurges B3 What to give, whether you're in a thrifty or generous mood Page B2 w December 2, 2010 Holiday Guide The GW Hatchet Gifts for every interest –compiled by Hyacinth Mascarenhas The holiday season is finally upon us and with it comes the daunting task of finding the perfect gifts for friends and family. On Outdoorsy a student budget, gift-giving is even harder. Lucky for you, The Hatchet already went shopping to find presents for some of those Under $25 $ Any true camper will appreciate a hard-to-gift friends. quality thermal mug. Snag one at Target – most are under $25 – and fill it with tea bags or hot cocoa packets. Under $50 $ $ Music fiend A Swiss Army Knife is the clas- sic tool for an outdoorsman; make it special by getting a Christmas- or D.C.-themed knife, available at most Under $25 $ tourist shops. There is also the girly If your friend has a fetish for vintage music, head down to Red Classic SD Pink Camo pocketknife Onion Records & Books in Dupont Circle to pick up a couple of his by Victorinox, which is practical and or her all-time favorites, ranging from $8-$50 each. pretty! Under $50 $ $ Under $100 $ $$ Three words – iTunes gift card. Let your friend explore his or If you’re a little more outgoing with her favorite music genres this season and download a personal- gift-giving this year, splurge on a brand ized mix of songs. new sleeping bag. You can find tons of options at Target or Wal-Mart, ranging Under $100 $ $$ from $25-$70. These will keep anyone Want to make music-listening a more engaging experience? toasty warm during future camping Choose from various headphone options online, like the Sen- trips. nheiser HD 555 headphones, $90.75 on Amazon.com, for true sound quality, durability and comfort.

Anne Wernikoff | PHOTO EDITOR Foodie

Under $25 $ Know someone who is an Iron Chef at heart? Get your foodie friend a copy of “The I Love Trader Joe’s Cook- book,” found at Barnes and Noble and Urban Outfitters in Georgetown. Pair it with a set of wooden spoons and maybe your friend will reciprocate with dinner sometime. Under $50 $ $ A subscription to a favorite gourmet magazine is perfect for someone who loves trying new recipes. Bon Appétit, Cooking Light or Saveur magazines have some of the best collections of easy-to-try recipes. Paired with a new wok or set of mixing bowls, this is a gift that will be appreciated all year long. Under $100 $ $$ Go for a taster’s gift basket – head to Dean and Deluca in Georgetown where you can find gourmet tea gift baskets, coffee gift baskets, chocolate gift bas- kets and even Italian gift baskets, rang- ing from $24-$100. Or, create your own basket with a mix of your gift receiver’s favorite pantry items.

Chris Gregory | Senior STaff Photographer Chris Gregory | Senior STaff Photographer

Bookworm

Under $25 $ Mug O’ Bookmarks: Of course, bookworms love bookmarks. Pick up some unique bookmarks from Borders or Papyrus, paired with a couple of packets of instant coffee in a cute coffee cup for a cozy winter present. Under $50 $ $ Want to make a new book a little more personalized? Try Inscribe- it – a company that lets you personalize a page in a book with a note or picture dedication. If you know your bookworm is missing a necessary classic from his or her library, make it extra special this year with this personal touch. Under $100 $ $$ If you’re absolutely stumped, a rare or vintage book will leave your giftee's heart content. Head to Capitol Hill Books near Eastern Market, which has an expansive selection of rare and first edition books.

Chris Gregory | sENIOR STaff Photographer

Sports enthusiast

Under $25 $ Treat your friend to a night out at a sports bar, where you can indulge in some greasy and delicious appetizers while watching the game. An easy and fun gift for both to enjoy. Under $50 $ $ A jersey representing a favorite team or player is perfect for the fanatics among your friends and family. You can even go for a cus- tomized look – on sites like www.nflshop.com and store.nba.com, you can order any jersey paired with any number and put your friend's name on the back. Under $100 $ $$ Sports team tickets are a classic, no-fail holiday gift. If it’s a little out of your budget, get your mutual friends to pitch in, too!

Chris Gregory | sENIOR STaff Photographer The GW Hatchet HOLIDAY GUIDE December 2, 2010 w Page B3 Holiday cocktails –compiled by Katherine Hayes Celebrate the holidays this season by enjoying cocktails that evoke a winter North Pole Christmas Shooter wonderland. The bartenders at Tonic whipped up these festive favorites for 1 1/2 oz. of Chambord (raspberry liqueur) us. They're so good, they're almost like dessert. 1 1/2 oz. melon liqueur

This is a layered shot – for best effect use a tall thin liquor glass. Pour half of the Chambord shot first, and then slowly pour half of the melon liqueur shot over the back of a spoon into glass. If done correctly, you should have a layered red and green shot perfect for the holiday season.

Peppermint Patty

1 oz. peppermint schnapps 1/2 oz. dark crème de cacao 1 tsp. crème de menthe 8 oz. hot cocoa Whipped cream and chocolate shavings to taste

Combine the liquors with the hot chocolate and gently stir until all the flavors are combined. Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

Ginger Snap

3/4 oz. spiced rum 4 oz. eggnog 1/2 oz. ginger-flavored brandy

Combine ingredients and gently blend in blender. The kick of ginger will be sure to warm you up and clear your sinuses in no time. Anne WErnikoff | PHOTO Editor

Classic Eggnog Snowballs Cold 4 egg yokes ally add 1/3 cup of sugar and continue to beat un- 1 pint vanilla ice cream 1/3 cup sugar, plus 1 tbsp. til the sugar is completely dissolved. Add the milk, 1/3 cup crème de cacao 1 pt. whole milk cream, bourbon and nutmeg and stir until every- 1/3 cup Kahlua 1 cup heavy cream thing is combined. Set aside. 3 oz. bourbon Beat the egg whites with a mixer until soft peaks Combine ingredients in a blender and blend until 1 tsp. nutmeg form. Keep mixing, gradually adding in 1 teaspoon smooth and creamy. Simple but rich, this is the perfect 4 egg whites of sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. Combine the drink to cool you off after hours spent in overheated egg whites with the mixture of egg yokes and bour- Gelman. Beat egg yokes until they lighten in color. Gradu- bon and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

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Wear these classic crystal and pearl drop Splurge earrings for a timeless, chic look. Perfect Steal the spotlight with this jew- The perfect gift for the kid at heart, take home for an anniversary dinner or a holiday elry-embellished bag made by an original sketch from your favorite Disney party. craftsmen in India. animated movie. Crystal and pearl drop earrings, $180 Indian bag, $200 Original "Winnie The Pooh" Production Available at Keith Lipert Gallery, 2922 M St. Available at M29 Lifestyle in Cels, $500 NW Georgetown, 2800 Pennsylva- Available at Georgetown Frame Shoppe, nia Ave. 2902-1/2 M St. NW Page B4 w December 2, 2010 News The GW Hatchet Search launched for research center director Law professor fights by Kara Dunford University, the research initia- Chalupa said he is look- and we’ll have to provide the Contributing Editor tives seek to take advantage ing to bring someone with in- necessary support. That being of Chalupa’s experiences as a ternational recognition in the said, we’re not going to build TSA body scanners The University plans to neuroscience researcher and fields of medicine or computer a Taj Mahal to get someone in launch a search this month as the former director of the science to head the center. this area.” ‘feel good’ technology.” to find a director for a new University of California at Da- “We’re not going to set- The center will be located Professor says “I was at National Air- computational biology re- vis Center for Neuroscience in tle for someone who is very on the Virginia Campus, al- port not long ago and one of search center, one of the first GW's bid to become a top-tier good,” Chalupa said. “Very lowing it to establish partner- scanners are the TSA officers asked me if of 10 research initiatives the research institution. good is not good enough.” ships with industry companies I was the professor who was University announced last Chalupa said last April he Chalupa said the search in northern Virginia, Chalupa always bashing the scan- year. hopes to make GW a top-80 re- could take up to a year to find said. unconstitutional ners,” Rosen said. “Before I The computational biol- search university in five years. someone who could bring “This could be a tremen- [started explaining], even the ogy center is the first research The University held the 92nd funding to the University and dous success,” Chalupa said. by asthaa chaturvedi TSA agent agreed with me.” initiative to start its implemen- spot in last year’s National collaborate with the faculty. “It’s the first one out of the Hatchet Reporter The new full-body scan- tation process, which includes Science Foundation rankings “The key to success is to shoot so to speak, but I’m op- ners – which cost between space allocation on the Virgin- of research and grant money get a nationally or internation- timistic.” Senior Heather Hachen- $130,000 and $170,000 each ia Campus and the launch of issued from the federal gov- ally recognized leader to build In addition to the com- burg stepped onto a yellow – are able to detect weapons the director search. ernment. on what we have here already putational biology center, the footprint and lifted her arms and liquid explosives that Vice President for Research A search committee of and lead us to pre-eminence,” University will choose one above her head. After being cannot be sensed by metal Leo Chalupa said the com- faculty members from vari- he said. “We want someone more initiative to implement circled by a full-body scan- detectors. putational biology center will ous University departments first rate. We don’t settle for this academic year. Chalupa ning machine for one minute, Though protesters or- focus on genomics, looking at – including biology, statistics second-best.” said the University is cur- she was permitted to board ganized National Opt-Out how genes affect behavioral and computer science – will The amount of money the rently finalizing its second her flight to the District. Day the Wednesday prior to states and medical disorders convene this month to begin University will spend on the choice. Hachenburg was one of Thanksgiving – mainly an such as cancer and autism. searching for a director. center will depend on who is Other planned research thousands of travelers this online movement to reject “It’s a hot area,” Chalupa Gina Lohr, special assis- chosen as its director, Chalupa centers include autism, sci- past week who underwent the scanners during holiday said. “I think we have a lot to tant to the vice president for said. ence policy, energy, sustain- the Transportation Security travel – the TSA reported that offer here. I’m optimistic about research, said earlier this week “If it’s the best person in ability, neglected diseases, Administration’s new se- very few travelers actually the future of the center.” that the University was final- the world, we’d be willing to the global status of women, curity measures that have opted out of the scans and Drawing on the exper- izing the membership of the go the extra mile,” Chalupa the arts, cancer and global sparked a national debate, chose to be patted down. tise of departments across the committee. said. “It’s a competitive field security. u one that a prominent GW Law School professor has now joined. "[The TSA should] Law professor Jeffrey Rosen said the scanners are rely more on human unconstitutional and has signed onto a lawsuit that intelligence rather hopes to block use of the scanners in airports across than on 'feel good' the country. Rosen serves on the advi- technology." sory board of the Electronic Privacy Information Center, jeffrey rosen a public interest research cen- GW Law Professor ter that has filed a lawsuit in federal court against the use of the scanners. He penned an About 400 scanners have editorial in the Washington been installed in 70 airports Post Sunday, calling the scan- around the nation, including ners invasive and a violation Washington Dulles Inter- of constitutional rights. national Airport and Wash- “The main reasons that ington Reagan National Air- the scanners are arguably port. unconstitutional are first When asked about pri- that they are ineffective, and vacy concerns regarding second that they are overly scanner images, TSA spokes- intrusive,” Rosen said in an woman Sarah Horowitz said interview with The Hatchet. the images are blurred and “The scanners can be de- the technology cannot store, signed in other ways.” export, print or transmit im- Rosen said in the Nether- ages. lands, for example, machines Horowitz added that produce blob images – not “advanced imaging technol- the detailed body images the ogy has led to the detection “naked machines” in the U.S. of over 130 prohibited, illegal do. He added that the TSA or dangerous items at check- should “rely more on human points nationwide since Jan- intelligence rather than on uary of this year.” u

but both only stepped into their jobs this past summer. Williams A secretary in Scott’s of- from p. A1 fice directed all questions to Voles. position just before the The review of the cen- Thanksgiving break. Scott ter comes on the heels of the was pressured to resign by medical doctorate program “top university officials” or being put on probation by its else “risk jeopardizing his sev- accreditation board for failing erance package,” according to to maintain various standards the Post. Scott will resume his of protocol, including curric- position as a professor in the ulum management, provid- medical school and will not ing adequate study space for lose his severance, Voles said, students and internal admin- because he is staying on at the istrative processes. University. At the time, the Universi- Voles said Scott decided ty’s medical program was the to step down because the sec- only school on probation with ond phase of the review will the Liaison Committee on examine the staffing of the Medical Education – the ac- Medical Center and Scott did creditation board that reviews not believe he could effective- GW’s medical school – and ly evaluate the management only the fifth to be placed on when he was part of it. probation nationwide since “It is difficult to have an 1994. The probation was lifted objective look at the structure, last February after a review if you’re part of it,” Voles said found that improvements had of Scott’s decision. been made to the program. The medical school, along The review, which was re- with the School of Public quested by the Medical Cen- Health and Health Services ter committee of the Board and the newly created School of Trustees, is an effort “to of Nursing, is housed in the update the whole strategy” of Medical Center. The deans the center, Voles said, because of SPHHS and the nursing of the changing face of health school have not announced care and the Medical Center’s plans to leave their positions, 10th anniversary. u

Multimedia Reporters Wanted Learn to produce the videos, web content and audio slideshows that are the cutting edge of journalism. E-mail: [email protected] The GW Hatchet December 2, 2010 w Page B5 Page B6 w December 2, 2010 News The GW Hatchet Study abroad saw drop, then growth Former student gets

Hatchet reported that GW’s Participation fell study abroad program had Number of students who studied abroad probation for 15 percent in 2008 seen an overall increase of 2007-2008 between 5 and 7 percent 1,651 over the past five years – marijuana charges election year numbers that averaged out students the 15 percent drop of two by amy d'onofrio Zimnikov was arrested by margaret mccullough years ago. 2008-2009 Metro News Editor Sept. 26 after a witness told In the 2007-2008 academ- a Metropolitan Police De- Hatchet Reporter 1,396 ic year, 1,651 students stud- students A sophomore charged partment officer around ied abroad. In the 2008-2009 with unlawful possession 3:15 a.m. that he had pur- The number of GW academic year, the number with intent to distribute chased marijuana from students studying abroad dropped to 1,396 students, 2009-2010 marijuana in September Zimnikov, according to fell 15 percent between the but last year climbed back 1,500 was sentenced last week to court documents. 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 up to about 1,500. National students serve six months of proba- The unnamed witness school years, echoing an data is not yet available for Source: gw's office of study abroad tion. provided the MPD officer overall national decline in the 2009-2010 school year, graphic by cory weinberg Daniel Zimnikov plead- with Zimnikov’s contact in- the number of students go- so it is unknown whether ed guilty to attempted pos- formation. An administra- ing abroad. GW’s increase last year is over the past few years. out-of-pocket expenses re- session of a controlled sub- tive search was performed GW’s decrease was in line with the rest of the Rob Hallworth, direc- lated to studying away for stance at a Nov. 22 status by GW Housing Programs much sharper than the na- country. tor of GW’s Office for Study a semester or year,” Hall- hearing, and Judge Stuart in Zimnikov’s room that tional average, which saw The number of students Abroad, attributed the drop worth said. Nash imposed an order of yielded “a large plastic an 0.8 percent decrease that study abroad is impor- in numbers two years ago to Senior Ashley Frank said probation without adjudi- baggie with 11 smaller bag- from the previous year, ac- tant to the University, as the particularly grim econ- she also thought the decline cation of guilt. This form gies inside,” according to cording to the Institute of study abroad students are omy and to the excitement was likely due to the election. of probation is available court documents. International Education’s not counted in GW's overall surrounding a historic pres- “I actually know some- under D.C. law to people Inside the smaller bags “Open Doors” survey. The student headcount, which is idential election and inau- one who decided to study found guilty of their first was a “green leafy sub- 2008-2009 school year was set by the D.C. Zoning Com- guration during that year. abroad that year and regret- offense. stance” that tested positive the first time the survey mission. The University has “In terms of the effects ted their decision because The court is allowed for THC, which is found in registered a decline during been inching closer to the of the economy, I would say they missed such an event- to not enter a judgment of marijuana. its 25-year history. maximum amount of stu- it has to do with travel ex- ful election year,” Frank guilty and defer proceed- During the search, a In September, The dents allowed on campus penses and any additional said. u ings by placing the person pipe, grinder, scale, ashtray on probation for no longer and two more small plas- than a year. tic bags with a green leafy If Zimnikov completes substance were found, GW study: NASA is social media 'genius' his probation, which in- which all tested positive cludes alcohol and drug for THC, according to the by amanda d'ambra ance Agents and Brokers testing, his court records court documents. Hatchet Staff Writer of America received the will be expunged. About 65 grams of "NASA is an organization doing innovative lowest Digital IQ, earn- Zimnikov originally marijuana total were found The rocket scientists at things that nobody has really done before." ing a score of only 38. The pleaded not guilty Sept. in individually packaged NASA outrank the White Universal Postal Union, the 27 to the charge of pos- plastic bags in the room, House in their social media Doug guthrie International Civil Aviation session with intent to dis- according to University Po- skills, according to a joint Organization, the National tribute. The charge has a lice Department records. study from researchers at GW Dean Transportation Safety Board maximum sentence of 180 After the search Zim- and New York University. GW School of Business and the United Nations In- days in jail, a $1,000 fine or nikov took responsibility In the latest study of dustrial Development Or- both. for the items found in the "Digital IQs," GW School ganization round out the Claire Morris Clark, search and was arrested of Business Dean Doug I believe that social media is tor, said she hopes the study bottom five on the list. Zimnikov’s attorney, said for possession with intent Guthrie and Professor Scott the most important piece of will draw more attention to The latest study was the sophomore is no longer to distribute, according to Galloway of NYU’s Stern the whole puzzle,” Guthrie NASA’s online efforts. conducted based on data enrolled at GW. the documents. u School of Business found said. “Online media allows from 100 Washington-based that NASA, the White NASA earned the No. 1 us to be much more interac- institutions. All have in- House, People for the Ethi- spot by a landslide, earn- tive, allowing us to respond creased their online pres- cal Treatment of Animals, ing a Digital IQ of 184. The to comments and take action ence in the past few years, the U.S. Army and the Dem- White House came in sec- from that. People expect us Guthrie said. The GW Hatchet ocratic National Committee ond with a genius-level IQ to have a presence that isn’t “For a long time people are all “geniuses” when it of 158. just nine to five. Social me- thought of it as a trendy comes to the use of websites “NASA is an organi- dia allows us to do that,” thing for the younger gen- wishes you a like Facebook, Twitter and zation doing innovative Schierholz said. eration, and not as impor- YouTube. things that nobody has re- The Obama administra- tant for how organizations The study analyzed 100 ally done before… When tion’s 2011 fiscal year bud- work,” Guthrie said. “We happy organizations including it needs to develop and get cut funding for manned are showing, particularly advocacy groups, political exploit other media in the space flight – effectively with this last study that we parties, the armed forces high-tech space, they jump ending the shuttle program did, that social media is of and independent agencies, right on it,” Guthrie said. – and refocused resources huge importance.” and assigned them an abili- “The White House, on the on robotics and investment A previous Digital IQ ty level ranging from feeble other hand, is a bureaucrat- in private space flight capa- study released this summer to genius. ic institution. It is not built bilities instead. NASA used ranked the 100 members “The concept is really a around technology and in- social media outlets like of the U.S. Senate on their way of thinking about how novation.” Twitter to laud the benefits use of social media, and organizations are maximiz- Stephanie Schierholz, of the program. awarded Sen. John McCain, ing their digital footprint… NASA’s social media direc- The Independent Insur- R-Ariz., the top spot. u The GW Hatchet CLASSIFIEDS December 2, 2010 w Page B7 GWMa r k e t p l a c e www.gwmarketplace.com (202) 994-7079 | [email protected]

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Thursday, 7 p.m. FAIRFAX, Va. – Last year, the GW men’s basketball team earned the signature win of its non-conference

Men’s Squash schedule against George Mason, trouncing the Patriots at the Smith Wesleyan Round Robin Center 60-49. GW dubbed the game “The Battle of the Orange Line,” vs. Colby looking to create a local rivalry and

Middletown, Conn. drawing thousands of fans to the Smith Center in the process. Saturday, 8 a.m. The rivalry traveled to Fairfax this season, and any questions as to whether or not George Mason’s Women’s Squash fans remembered the Patriots' less- than-warm welcome last year were Wesleyan Round Robin swiftly answered. '' “The fact that we’re still bitter vs. Colby about last year, we really wanted Middletown, Conn. to stick it to the Colonials,” George Mason graduate student Chris Jones Saturday, 8 a.m. said. “Last year [the GW] fans were good over there, and we got beaten badly. We wanted revenge.” Asked if the rivalry would last Men’s Squash beyond this season, Jones said that it Wesleyan Round Robin still needed time to grow. anne wernikoff | PHOTO editor “I’d like to see a few more games The student section at George Mason's Patriot Center was completely full for Wednesday night's game against GW. vs. Wesleyan before we can call it a rivalry,” he Middletown, Conn. said. “It could be good, but it’s not who made the trip to Fairfax for the is great, home and away, it’s a great there yet.” We certainly game said that even despite the loss, game to play,” Taylor said. “The Saturday, 2 p.m. While the 10,000-seat Patriot they hoped the two schools would George Mason fan support was very Center didn’t fill to capacity for face off again next year and continue good, but we also have some great the contest, the game did gener- mentioned last year's to grow the rivalry. fans. They came out to show us a lot ate some buzz around the George shellacking at the “I hope the ‘Battle of the Orange of love, they were cheering for us Women’s Squash Mason campus. A “Battle of the Line’ can continue,” GW junior Scott and we could hear them all the way Orange Line” Facebook event listed Smith Center. Backer said. “I’m really happy we from where they were sitting.” Wesleyan Round Robin more than 1,200 attendees, and the created this tradition and I hope it GW head coach Karl Hobbs, Patriot Center student section was Jim Larranaga can go forward.” despite his disappointment with the vs. Wesleyan completely full for George Mason’s GW junior point guard Tony loss, said he thinks the two schools Middletown, Conn. 60-46 win. George Mason Head Coach Taylor said he was happy with the have the potential to create a unique Like the team's fans, George Ma- support the Colonials had on the kind of rivalry. Saturday, 2 p.m. son head coach Jim Larranaga said road Wednesday night from the “Our players [and their players] his team drew motivation from last Colonial Army, most of whom wore all know each other," Hobbs said. season’s defeat. of different things to motivate our shirts that read, “Beat Mason.” Tay- "We do a thing over the summer Women’s Squash “We certainly mentioned last players, and you normally get their lor said the fan enthusiasm both at where our guys go to there place, year’s shellacking at the Smith Cen- attention when someone has beaten home and on the road has made the and their guys come to GW. It’s al- Wesleyan Round Robin ter, and all the returning players cer- you badly. So we had very good at- matchup more fun. most a friendly rivalry, it’s not your tainly remembered that very well,” tention at practice.”'' “It’s a great rivalry, I think we typical, ‘We don’t like you and you vs. Smith Larranaga said. “We try to use a lot Members of the Colonial Army should keep this going. Fan support don’t like us.’” u Middletown, Conn. Saturday, 3:30 p.m. Poor shooting leads to loss for Colonials Men’s and Women’s from p. A1 The Colonials’ defense, which had been the team’s saving grace in the first half, slacked af- Swimming limited to just three points on one-of-six shoot- ter halftime, allowing the Patriots to shoot 50 ing. Taylor, the only Colonial to score in double percent from the floor in the second period. at Old Dominion figures, had 11 points. GW also struggled to keep George Mason from Norfolk, Va. “I think we gotta focus on just executing a getting to the free throw line, which it did 33 little bit better. I think we gotta take a few bet- times Wednesday night, 26 of which came in Saturday, 2 p.m. ter shots and then we just gotta hit some of the the second half. The Colonials attempted just open shots that we’re getting. It’s not really that nine free throws against the Patriots, but Hobbs complicated,” Hobbs said. “We thought coming dismissed the disparity, reasoning that most of into the season that we would be a pretty good Mason’s shots from the charity stripe came late Men’s Squash shooting team and right now we’re just really in the game and had “no bearing on the game vs. Bowdoin going through a real shooting slump.” whatsoever.” The Colonials were especially cold from the With preseason all-conference third-team hosted by Trinity field to open both halves, allowing George Ma- guard Lasan Kromah likely sidelined for the son to open up large leads. The Patriots opened season with an injured left foot, the Colonials Hartford, Conn. the game on a 9-2 run over the first nine and a have labored to find an offensive identity. As a Sunday, 8 a.m. half minutes and clung to that lead for much team, GW has shot under 40 percent in each of of the first half. The Colonials clawed their way its last four games, wasting defensive perfor- back into the game, taking their only lead of the mances like the one the Colonials had Wednes- night with 1:39 left in the half, and went into day night in defeats. Women’s Squash halftime down 28-26, thanks largely to their de- “These last three games, we’re just really fense. struggling with shooting the basketball,” Hobbs vs. Bowdoin “I thought we played terrific defense said. “We gotta find somebody just to make a hosted by Trinity throughout the game, I just thought that we re- few shots for us, because our defense, I think, ally struggled making shots,” Hobbs said. “We has really been pretty good and I think it was Hartford, Conn. started the game out, I think we were one-for- really good tonight.” nine at one point, and then we started the sec- Next up for the Colonials is the BB&T Classic anne wernikoff | PHOTO editor Sunday, 10 a.m. ond half in a very similar fashion and I think at the Verizon Center Saturday, where the team Sophomore Dwayne Smith was GW's second lead- that didn’t allow us to keep the game within will look to find its offensive rhythm against ing scorer against George Mason with seven points reach.” Navy. Whether it finds it against the Midship- in the Colonials' 60-46 loss at the Patriot Center. Men’s Squash GW couldn’t keep the little momentum it men this weekend or somewhere else down the had generated in the first half, allowing Mason road, Taylor said after talking it over with his gotta make shots,” Taylor said. “We’re moving at Trinity a 16-6 run over the first 10 minutes of the half, team, he was confident that Wednesday night’s the ball well, we’re executing well, we’re get- Hartford, Conn. giving the Patriots a 12-point lead that later misses will eventually turn into points. ting the shots that we want but they’re not just ballooned to as high as 20 with 2:21 left in the “I honestly think its mainly because we’re going down right now. But as the season goes Sunday, 3 p.m. game. not finishing plays, and like coach said, we on, they will go down.” u

Women’s Squash at Trinity Colonials topple Ohio to win third straight Junior Tara Booker lead the Colonials offen- Hartford, Conn. by Elizabeth traynor Hatchet Staff Writer sively, scoring 19 of GW’s 54 points and grab- Sunday, 3 p.m. bing 8 rebounds. For Booker, who was sidelined The women’s basketball team took to the for much of last year with a knee injury, it was a court in the Smith Center Tuesday night with a return to her freshman-year form when she aver- specific goal in mind: avenging last season’s 70-58 aged 8.2 points per game and was named to the Women’s Basketball road loss to Ohio University. Atlantic 10 All-Rookie Team. vs. George Mason History didn’t repeat itself for the Colonials, “Definitely what I’m working on now is just who topped the Bobcats 54-44. coming back,” Booker said. “I know Coach Boze- Smith Center “It was the first time, opportunity, we’ve had man has a lot of confidence in me as well as the to play a team that beat us last year,” head coach team and the rest of the coaching staff.” Sunday, 1 p.m. Mike Bozeman said. “And it feels good to come Junior Tiana Myers and sophomore Danni out on top on that.” Jackson also had strong nights for the Colonials. With revenge on its mind, GW dominated Myers scored 12 points and Jackson had seven to Men’s Basketball in the first half. The Colonials scored with ease go with her seven assists. against Ohio before halftime, shooting 44 percent “She’s a gifted, quick point guard,” Bozeman BB&T Classic from the floor and going on a 15-0 run over an said of Jackson, who also missed the bulk of last vs. Navy eight-minute stretch. season with an injury. “For her to have that kind The Colonials matched their domineering of- of game and have to bounce back and play a team Verizon Center fensive play with an equally forceful defense. GW that’s coming back on us, that was encouraging blocked five Bobcat shots in the first half and had to me.” Sunday, 5:15 p.m. four steals, while allowing Ohio to shoot just 27.3 Absent from the GW lineup Tuesday night percent. Coming out of halftime, GW had a com- were juniors Kristin Aldridge and Kye Allums manding 11-point lead, the result of the control it and sophomore Megan Nipe, all of whom were asserted over the court in the first half, but once sidelined with injuries. Bozeman said that the Last word the second half began it was Ohio, not the Colo- return of Allums – who is still suffering the nials, that controlled the game, shrinking the GW after-effects of a concussion sustained against lead to as little as one. Coppin State – and Nipe – who has a shoulder "We gotta find somebody “Obviously, Ohio wanted to make it a frantic injury – would be contingent on physical exam- to just make a shot for pace,” Bozeman said. “That means we need to up michelle rattinger | PHOTO editor inations the pair will undergo within the next our urgency level in terms of taking shots.” Chelisa Painter works in the post against the Bob- few days. us, because our defense, It was a frustratingly familiar scenario for cats in GW's 54-44 win Tuesday night. Painter had Up next for the Colonials will be a road con- Bozeman, who had watched his team lose its way two rebounds and an assist in the Colonials' win. test against Marshall Thursday night at 7 p.m. I think, has really been in the second half during games earlier this sea- Bozeman said his team will build on its win son. over the Bobcats as it looks for its first road win pretty good." “We lost our composure a little bit,” Bozeman first half. of the season against the Thundering Herd. –Karl Hobbs, men's explained. “The coaching staff, namely me. I was “I think they were able to refocus themselves “Everything is a learning experience. It’s bet- glad to get that kind of challenge and see my team once Ohio made that run on us,” Bozeman rea- ter to learn after a win versus a loss,” Bozeman basketball head coach, on his respond the way they did. That was pretty good, soned. “When a team makes a run on you and said. “So we’ll go back and look at the tape, show team's offensive struggles over it was a gut-check time for us.” brings it down to one, at that point in time they the tape, show what we should have done, in- GW found its own rhythm as the second half have the momentum on their side. So for us to stances where we made mistakes. It’s going to be, the past three games. wore on, matching the Bobcats’ intensity and be able to shift that tide… is growth in and of it’s an opportunity to grow, and we definitely im- never surrendering the lead it had earned in the itself.” proved tonight as a team.” u