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Thursday The GW March 24, 2011 Always online: www.Gwhatchet.com Vol. 107 • Iss. 50 Hatchet SurpriseScholarship Faculty demand role in Gelman revamp by rachel getzenberg library. Administrators have re- Hatchet Reporter peatedly stressed there is no time- line for renovations. Members of the Faculty Senate The group would “look at are asking University administra- Gelman with an eye toward future tors for a greater oversight role physical needs, future fiscal needs on the upcoming Gelman Library and, most importantly, what a renovations. university needs to look like in 10 Spurred by student com- years, 15 years, 25 years,” Michael plaints and a desire to direct the Castleberry, chair of the executive revamps, the faculty leaders hope committee of the Faculty Senate, to form a committee that would said in an e-mail. give them power to oversee the Castleberry said the group renovations and voice their opin- wants to involve librarians from ions about improving the often other universities to provide sug- criticized library. gestions as well. Pending approval from Uni- “We requested for funds to versity Provost Steven Lerman, invite some first-class librarians the body would gather input from from around the country to come faculty as well as students and and let us pick their brains to see other staff. how they view the future” Castle- The University has taken berry said. strides to improve the aging Castleberry said he expects building, long a target of student anne wernikoff | Photo editor University President Steven Knapp Sarai Reed, center, a high school senior from Duke Ellington School of the Arts, is presented with her Stephen Joel complaints, this semester. In Feb- to approve of the group and hopes Trachtenberg Scholarship. SJT scholars receive full-ride scholarships to GW for four years. ruary, a University-hired archi- to have a report of suggestions out tect presented a potential plan for remodeling the first floor of the See GELMAN: Page 9 Face of Suspect arrested for community alumna's murder relations to Jayna Murray graduated from GW in 2003 by amy d'onofrio wood told police she left her wallet Metro News Editor behind and phoned Murray to help her open the store to retrieve it. step down Montgomery County Police ar- Norwood said two masked men rested a suspect Friday for the mur- entered the store after them, sexual- by priya anand der of alumna Jayna Murray, who ly assaulted both women and killed Assistant News Editor was beaten and stabbed to death Murray. Manger said there wasn’t earlier this month in a Lululemon evidence to support that either The face of GW’s relationship Athletica store in Bethesda, Md. woman was sexually assaulted. with its surrounding neighbors Police arrested 28-year-old Brit- Police said they later uncov- will step down from his position tany Erin Norwood, a co-worker of ered a dispute between Norwood at the end of the month, amid a file photo Murray’s, for first degree murder and Murray, details Montgomery brewing battle with the neighbor- Assistant Vice President for Government, International and Community Affairs after detectives found inconsisten- County prosecutor John McCarthy hood over upcoming develop- Michael Akin, center, will step down from his role April 15 after 12 years at GW. cies in the story Norwood told po- revealed in court Monday. ment projects. lice about the attack. McCarthy told District Court Michael Akin, the assistant Norwood appeared in Mont- Judge Gary Everngam in open court vice president for the Office of for D.C. Government Relations always available to engage in a gomery County District Court Monday that Norwood attacked the Government, International and Bernard Demczuk. The Universi- conversation over an issue, even Monday and is being held without victim after an argument related to Community Relations, is credited ty asked Akin to stay on while the if both parties had opposing opin- bond. Seth Zucker, a spokesman for Murray finding stolen merchandise with building GW’s office of com- school launched its first commu- ions, Asher said. the Montgomery County State’s At- in Norwood’s bag. munity relations over his 12-year- nity relations office. In 2004, he “I hope that our paths will torney’s Office, said Tuesday that a The Office of the Chief Medi- long career at GW. became the director of the office. cross again in the future,” Corson preliminary hearing for Norwood is cal Examiner in Baltimore deter- He began working in the of- “It is sad to leave a place that said. “I think Michael has done set for April 15. mined the cause of Murray’s death fice of community relations in the has been your home and your fam- a very good job with a very dif- Montgomery County Police to be blunt force trauma and stab early 2000s at a time when the re- ily for so long,” Akin said. “But I ficult task and I respect him tre- Chief Tom Manger said Friday that wounds. lationship between GW and the think that it’s the right decision mendously for it.” the analysis of the forensic evidence Manger declined to say what the neighborhood was strained, often and I’m really excited about the Akin said he is confident his didn’t support Norwood’s story. murder weapon was, but in court due to former University Presi- work that I’m going to be doing.” colleagues will remain engaged “After finding physical and fo- McCarthy said Murray’s skull was dent Stephen Joel Trachtenberg’s Advisory Neighborhood Com- with the neighborhood after he rensic evidence inside the deceased crushed in the attack. expansionist policies. missioner Asher Corson said Akin leaves GW and that the Univer- victim’s car, Ms. Norwood became a Alan Drew, the attorney from Akin’s connection with the was a positive force for GW’s re- sity as a whole is committed to suspect in the case,” Manger said. the county public defender’s office University first began in 1999, lationship with the Foggy Bottom community relations. Norwood was found bound and who represented Norwood Mon- when he arrived at GW as a fresh- and West End community and “My belief is town-gown ten- injured the morning of March 12 in day, didn’t return a request for com- man. In 2001, he stepped into served as the best line of commu- sions by their very nature can’t the back of the Lululemon store with ment. GW’s office of government rela- nication with GW. be solved. But they can and they Murray, 30. The two women had Last week, the case received daily tions as an intern, working direct- Akin served as a consistent closed the store the evening before ly with Assistant Vice President face for the University and was See AKIN: Page 10 and left around 9:45 p.m., but Nor- See MURRAY: Page 9 Colonial trio set to leave teams, transfer from University by louis nelson 20 minutes of playing time in GW’s game. The freshman appeared in Sports Editor first four regular season games and just four of GW’s 16 regular season scoring a team-high 19 points in A-10 games. Two players from the men's bas- GW’s exhibition win over Bowie Fitzgerald said that he never re- ketball team and one from the wom- State Nov. 6. ally felt comfortable at GW or in an en's team will transfer from GW this Johnson’s minutes dropped off urban setting, both of which played spring, opening up scholarship spots significantly though once confer- a major role in his decision to trans- for the Colonials to bring new play- ence play began – the sophomore fer. ers to the respective teams before the played in just seven of the Colonials’ “I just feel that a different school start of next season. 16 regular season Atlantic 10 games. setting, a different basketball setting, Men’s basketball sophomore Johnson declined to comment. would be better for me. Coming to guard Tim Johnson and freshman “Tim and Chris both have de- D.C. was something I did because forward Chris Fitzgerald will trans- cided to continue their college ca- my father travels here a lot, so I fig- fer from GW, head coach Karl Hobbs reers elsewhere,” Hobbs said in a ured he likes it and he could come said Wednesday. statement. “The coaches and myself see a lot of games,” Fitzgerald said. Women’s basketball sophomore appreciate what both Tim and Chris “Being in a city isn’t really for me, I guard Janine Davis will also trans- have done for our program and we guess, or just being here, away from fer, women’s basketball head coach wish them both the best in their fu- home. I’m looking more to go closer Mike Bozeman said. tures.” to home, closer to New England.” With the depature of Johnson Like Johnson, Fitzgerald also en- Fitzgerald said while he person- and Fitzgerald, 12 players have now joyed some early success this season, ally got along well with Hobbs and left the program under varying cir- scoring 16 points and shooting 50 the men’s basketball coaching staff, cumstances during Hobbs' 10-year percent from behind the three-point he never felt completely comfortable tenure as head coach line in his first appearance as a Colo- in the Colonials’ fast-paced style of Johnson, a Harvey, Ill., native, nial, a 79-59 win over Marist. play. averaged 9.3 minutes and 3.4 points Fitzgerald failed to score more “I mean I really like Coach per game last season for the Co- than six points in a game for the re- Hobbs. I like all the coaches, I think lonials. The sophomore appeared mainder of the season though, and they’re really great guys,” he said. File photo poised early on for a strong second he finished the season averaging Sophomore men's basketball guard Tim Johnson will transfer out of GW, head coach Karl season in Foggy Bottom, averaging just 3.1 points and 7.2 minutes per See BBALL: Page 12 Hobbs said Wednesday. Johnson averaged 3.4 points and 9.3 minutes per game last season. SPORTS OPINIONS NEWS Colonials find Still searching for the right SA president Councilmember Kalb, Sawyer discuss females in media new attitude Dan Keylin says both candidates have flaws they must seeks to repeal ABC "World News" anchor Diane Sawyer with Schramm overcome before taking office. • Page 4 food truck tax joined host Marvin Kalb Tuesday to discuss the New coach brings CULTURE exemption changing role of women in journalism. • Page 5 positive mentality Alumnus debuts at festival Proposed law could SHS launches after-hours hotline to the softball GW MainStage to present fourth annual New Plays help close budget Students can speak to a nurse after Student team. • Page 12 Festival. • Page 7 gap. • Page 3 Health Service closes for the day. • Page 6 Emily Cahn | Senior News Editor | [email protected] Madeleine Morgenstern | Campus News Editor | [email protected] March 24, 2011 Amy D’Onofrio | Metro News Editor | [email protected] Priya Anand | Assistant News Editor | [email protected] Andrea Vittorio | Campus News Editor | [email protected] H News SnapShot IN Brief National Cherry Blossom Festival begins Saturday

The National Cherry Blossom Festi- val begins Saturday, kicking off spring by celebrating the blossoming trees that draw more than 1 million visitors to the District annually. The 16-day event, a tradition that spans nearly a century, marks Japan’s 1912 donation of more than 3,000 cherry trees to the District. The trees are plant- ed along the Tidal Basin and Jefferson Memorial, symbolizing friendship be- tween the two nations. In the wake of Japan’s recent earth- quake and tsunami, organizers posted an American Red Cross donation link to the festival’s official website and will host a Stand With Japan event Thursday evening at the Washington Monument. Opening ceremonies, scheduled for Saturday at the National Building Muse- um, include musical and dance perfor- mances and fireworks at the southwest waterfront April 2. Floats and marching bands will line the streets during a parade April 9, the second to last day of the festival. Peak bloom dates – when 70 percent of trees are blossoming – are forecasted to last from March 29 to April 1, accord- ing to the festival’s official website. Most petals are expected to fall by April Elise appelian | hatchet photographer 7, according to National Park Service The Kardelen Group performs traditional Turkish dance Wednesday night at the fourth annual Turkish night in the Marvin Center. The event horticulturists. –Lianna Havel featured other traditional Turkish dances, including belly dancing, as well as traditional Turkish food. On the web www.gwhatchet.com video video Slideshow Follow us Trachtenberg scholarships Turkish Night Reagan’s attempted assassination on Twitter Nine D.C. high school students were Turkish students celebrated their culture Doctors from GW Hospital reflected surprised with full rides to GW. with belly dancing and live Turkish music. on the day President Reagan was shot. @gwhatchet march @2140G Thursday 24 Friday 25Saturday 26 Sunday 27 @ Commencement Fair 2011 Buzz around the Bee Hives Slate Comedy Festival Eastern Market Food Tour Order your cap and gown, and pick Learn about the bees on the Vern receSs, a GW comedy group, will Join a guided food tour at Eastern up a Commencement packet at the and help build new homes for perform with six other local college Market. Contact Student and Academic fair. them. groups at a day-long festival. Support Services to purchase a ticket. Marvin Center, Ground Floor • Mount Vernon Campus, Hand Chapel• Jack Morton Auditorium • Eastern Market • 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. 3 p.m. 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. 3:15 to 4:45 p.m.

( The GW Hatchet News March 24, 2011w Page 3 Councilmember seeks to repeal food truck tax exemption by Clara pak Hatchet Reporter "I'm concerned with two things: leveling Ward 2 Councilmem- ber Jack Evans introduced the playing field and the city getting its tax legislation last week that, if passed, would nix the sales revenue." tax exemption for all District street vendors, including the jack evans popular food trucks that fre- D.C. Councilmember quent GW. The bill would require food trucks and street ven- dors to pay the same 10 per- vendors and 642 sidewalk D.C. Food Truck Associa- cent sales tax as brick-and- vendors operate in the Dis- tion, which includes Cap- mortar restaurants. trict. Mac and 16 other mobile “I’m concerned with two With budget cuts and food vendors, sent a letter things: leveling the playing a $600 million budget gap to Evans last week asking field and the city getting its looming over the District him to “pause before pro- tax revenue,” Evans said. for fiscal year 2012, the bill posing” his sales tax bill and Under current D.C. reg- would allow the District to undertake a “holistic and ulations, food trucks and government to obtain tax comprehensive overhaul” of street vendors pay a $1,500 revenue from the successful regulations. fee per year to operate, but food truck businesses. The food truck associa- Evans’ bill would require D.C. food truck owners tion said it is not opposed to vendors to pay the addition- are objecting to Evans' Ven- a new tax law, but wants to al tax. dor Sales Tax Collection and be engaged in the process. jordan emont | contributing photo editor Evans said the $1,500-per- Remittance Act of 2011. Evans' spokesman, An- D.C. Councilmember Jack Evans is proposing legislation forcing food trucks in the District to pay sales year fee was passed in 1990 “Jack Evans has pro- drew Huff, said Tuesday the taxes on top of the food trucks' annual fees. The proposal could help close D.C.'s budget gap. and is no longer sufficient. posed these regulations office heard from both the “It’s different now,” Ev- without contacting a single D.C. Food Truck Association ans said. food truck vendor and has and the Restaurant Associa- that food trucks are good for and traffic safety, as well as said. In the last two years, the yet to hold any public hear- tion Metropolitan Washing- D.C., but there should be tax tax parity and effects on or- If the bill is passed by the number of mobile eateries ings,” Brian Arnoff, the chef ton. equality for the mobile food derly pedestrian traffic, have D.C. Council, it would begin has noticeably grown, add- and owner of the food truck The RAMW represent- trucks and carts. to be properly considered,” Oct. 1. A council hearing on ing competition for restau- CapMac, said. ing brick-and-mortar restau- “Issues related to mobile Lynne Breaux, the restau- the bill is expected to be held rants. About 488 roadway The recently formed rants said in a news release vending such as food, fire rant association's president April 13, Huff said. u

Nine D.C. high schoolers receiveu full scholarships to GW by rob reeve Hatchet Reporter "I'm flabbergasted, completely surprised and grateful to everybody." University President Steven Knapp surprised nine D.C. high Hope Ajayi school seniors with full-ride scholar- ships to GW Wednesday. Recipient The Stephen Joel Trachtenberg Stephen Joel Trachtenberg Scholarship Scholarship, now in its 22nd year, provides full four-year scholarships covering tuition, room and board, have to offer as a University.” when his name was announced, books, and other fees, amounting to Sarai Reed of Duke Ellington while Chidi Agbaeruneke grinned more than $200,000, to area students School for the Arts first heard about broadly. Classmates screamed and who have demonstrated academic the scholarship when she was in mid- chanted Agbaeruneke’s name as the excellence. dle school and asked her counselor to two donned Colonial baseball caps. Knapp, joined by admissions of- nominate her. Their teachers said they could violate fice director Karen Felton and mascot “As a middle schooler she was school rules and keep them on for the Little George, went to different high talking about it,” said Davie Yarbor- day. schools across the District to surprise ough, Reed’s English teacher, alumna “To be awarded so many amazing recipients with their awards. and former Trachtenberg scholarship opportunities simply for doing what I “I’m flabbergasted, completely recipient. “I’m particularly excited was told to do since age 4... it makes surprised and grateful to everybody,” anne wernikoff | Photo editor about my ninth graders seeing this it all worth it, the long nights, almost Hope Ajayi of McKinley Technology Hope Ajayi, a senior at MicKinley Technology Senior High School, receives a full ride and being aware of the opportuni- sleepless nights,” Middleton said. Senior High School said. scholarship to GW from University President Steven Knapp Wednesday morning. ties made available to them... some The nine recipients were cho- Ajayi was the only student spe- are worried about how to pay for col- sen from a pool of 19 finalists, nar- cifically sought out by the University, lege and SJT scholars really challenge rowed down from 80 nominees. Antoine Hart, assistant director of un- their GPAs, extracurricular achieve- days in our year,” Knapp said. “We’re that.” They join 124 D.C. high school stu- dergraduate admissions said. In most ments, demonstrated need and other looking for the kinds of leadership At Benjamin Banneker Academic dents who have been awarded more cases school counselors nominate stu- factors. qualities that we think mean they’ll be High School, recipient Adam Mid- than $16.5 million in Trachetenberg dents, who are then selected based on “This is one of the most exciting able to take full advantage of what we dleton remained quiet and reserved scholarships.u Lyndsey Wajert Annu Subramanian Opinions Editor Contributing Editor [email protected] [email protected] H Quotable "This is one of the most exciting days in our year." –University President Steven Knapp on rewarding full four-year scholarships to nine D.C. high school students. OpinionsMarch 24, 2011 w Page 4 Staff Editorial Vote 'yes' on the bill, Still searching for the right SA president Clark and Costigan Both candidates have flaws that they need to overcome before taking over Today marks the final day of the This year’s Student Association student organizations in SA his- Student Association runoff elections. presidential election comes down tory. He looks impressive on paper. Students must choose between two to one simple question: Do you But do not mistake his substantial Let's cross our fingers hoping that regardless of candidates vying for the position of want an SA insider or outsider? responsibility for an impeccable re- who wins, the student body will benefit the most. SA president, and two candidates run- Both candidates have serious cord of competency. ning for executive vice president. See- flaws they never addressed before During the Feb. 2 SA Senate ing as the candidate pool has dramati- asking students to cast votes, flaws meeting, Joint Elections Committee scolded for failing to disclose he the SA next year regardless of cally decreased since we printed our that will hopefully be member Ari Kasper is currently suspended from the whether or not he is elected. original endorsements, The Hatchet’s acknowledged be- Dan Keylin confronted Clark fraternity. Clark’s platform is perhaps editorial board reiterates its endorse- fore a winner takes about his failure to re- This is the problem with SA in- more realistic, but it is uninspir- ments for Chris Clark and Ted Costi- office. But there is no Writer spond to an urgent e- siders: They have baggage and are ing as it seems to cover issues SA gan. golden choice or ob- mail. Clark responded easy targets for student criticism. candidates have promised to fix for Presidential hopeful Chris Clark is vious candidate this that Kasper had sent Running against Clark is John years. still our choice for the role of SA presi- March. the e-mail to Clark’s personal ac- Richardson. Richardson’s lack of When deciding between both dent. Clark’s experience and under- Every year one or two students count, rather than his finance com- SA experience should not necessar- candidates, one cannot ignore the standing of the SA and student issues who have never served in the orga- mittee e-mail address. He went on ily be viewed as a liability – it could fact that Clark has had a somewhat make him the more qualified candi- nization before vie for the Student to explain that he does not respond bring in a much-needed outsider’s apathetic attitude and made ques- date to take on the position. We still Association’s top offices. These SA to e-mails sent to his personal in- perspective. But not much can be tionable errors in judgment during look forward to seeing the progress outsiders lambast the traditional box. said about Richardson because he his tenure as finance chair. One he will make on many aspects of his candidates for being “insiders,” Although Clark’s job as fi- simply has not demonstrated any cannot similarly scrutinize Rich- platform, including expanding study too connected to the game and too nance chair is burdensome, and he experience as a campus leader. ardson simply because he doesn’t space. He knows the limitations of the snug with the administration to must field many complaints from It remains to be seen whether have much of a record. president’s office, but his willingness make any real changes. They boast student orgs, the number of people Richardson has the leadership Both have the potential to be to pressure the administration if it is of being fighters, real students and contacting him will only increase if skills to run a large staff and suc- productive SA presidents, but not acting in the best interest of stu- the obvious choice for students’ he becomes SA president. He must cessfully lobby University admin- only if they address their biggest dents is very promising. votes. find a way to efficiently handle his istrators. potential liabilities and are sin- Some of Clark’s ideas are not as The insiders lash back, saying interactions with students and or- While viewing their plat- cere in achieving their platforms, developed as they could be, and we these outsiders have no idea what ganizations. forms, both have major strengths rather than just padding their are aware of the baggage he brings to its like to serve on or run the Stu- At the Hatchet-SA Debate, and weaknesses. Richardson has resumes. Let’s cross our fingers, the role. But we are confident that he dent Association. They say they several student org leaders ques- been an articulate and refresh- hoping that regardless of who will weed through the less-reasoned are unprepared to work with GW’s tioned Clark about his history ing candidate with an ambitious wins, the student body will ben- campaign ideas and focus on the is- sprawling administration. of poor leadership, which raised platform focused on long-term efit the most. sues that have the greatest impact on Students are again faced with more doubts over his potential issues like financial aid and on- –The writer is a senior majoring students once in office. We are also the choice of two less-than-stellar capabilities in the presidential campus recruiting that should in political science. confident that his time in the role of candidates – an insider and out- role. During the debate, Clark be pur- SA president will not be marred by the sider. mentioned his membership in the sued issues students raised with his perfor- Chris Clark, the SA Senate Fi- Alpha Kappa Psi business frater- b y mance as the SA finance chair. nance Committee chair, oversaw nity as one of his main extracur- We feel John Richardson is also a the largest allocation of money to ricular activities – he was later formidable candidate for the SA presi- dency. Richardson would make a very strong lobbyist, and could effectively relay the concerns of students to ad- Echoes of ministrators. But his platform was not as substantial as we had hoped for – and we do worry how students could hold him accountable when he did not NOLA in Japan give them a number of ideas to work with. Ultimately, Clark is the better choice for SA president. Victims of the disaster deserve similar help The amendment would or New Orleans resi- New Or- prevent the elections from dents like myself, whose leans. memories of Hurricane Having going into lengthy runoffs -- FKatrina are indelible, the trag- suffered ic aftermath of Japan’s tsuna- through unnecessarily stretching the mi seems eerily similar. Waves the after- washed homes off their foun- math of election season. dations, piled cars on top of Katrina, to houses and dumped large boats again see inland as if they were children’s such hu- man toys. suffering is devastat- In the race for SA executive vice After Katrina, Japan’s gov- ing and leaves me with a president, we reiterate our endorse- ernment and citizens came to sick feeling of déjà vu. ment for Ted Costigan. our aid right away. I also lived in “Humans are at their best when President Barack Obama Costigan’s comprehensive plat- Within 24 hours of Tokyo last year, things are at their worst.” said in a statement about the form, knowledge of the SA Senate and the disaster, the Jap- Richard Ashman while studying at No matter your faith or be- crisis: “The friendship and al- willingness to press administrators anese government Waseda Univer- lief, this is not the time to be liance between our two nations still make him our first choice for the offered material and Op-Ed sity. I have great passive. is unshakable.” position. His passion for advocating on monetary aid that respect for the Jap- Please don’t forget about Ja- That’s especially true in behalf of students remains impressive. quickly surpassed anese people, who pan in a month, two months or moments like this one. The He is not afraid to be controversial and $1 million; in addition to an- were so kind and accommodat- even a year. The worst feeling Americans and the Japanese fight with the University on issues that other $200,000 they donated to ing to me. It saddens me to hear after Katrina was being told we are not only allies. We all love, students want to see changed, though the American Red Cross to aid what my friends abroad are go- didn’t matter anymore because laugh and embrace life equally. we note that this unconventional meth- hurricane victims, according to ing through. As the marketing we weren’t on the news, or be- And now Japan needs our help. od could falter if he is elected. We are the Times-Picayune. There was chair for the Japanese Ameri- cause the city would be hit by Even though we are students, I still concerned that his passion could even a private Japanese busi- can Student Alliance at GW, I another hurricane. think it's important for us, even easily turn into a gimmick, but as the nessman who showed up at am working tirelessly with my The after-effects of the tsu- if we don’t have much to give, runoff election ends, we hope this will the U.S. Embassy in Japan just fellow e-board members to or- nami will be ongoing, and Japan to at least give something. not be the case. days after Katrina to donate $1 ganize "Hope for Japan" events will need our continued help. Please contact JASA for in- Amanda Galonek faces Ted Costi- million from his own pockets to on campus. Six years after Hurricane Ka- formation on how to donate to gan in the runoff election, and while storm relief. In total, Japan has The U.S. as a nation is gen- trina, New Orleans is rebound- the relief effort. she may make a good EVP, we still given nearly $40 million to help erally good and giving in a cri- ing thanks to the kindness and –The writer, a senior majoring believe that Costigan demonstrated a areas affected by Katrina. sis – no matter whom the crisis help of strangers from around in business administration, is the better understanding of the issues. For those who know me, affects. There was a good line in the world. We can never thank marketing chair for GW's Japanese Along with the choice of president I make it no secret I am from the movie “Starman” that said, them enough. American Student Alliance. or executive vice president, students also have the option of voting on a proposed JEC amendment to the vot- ing process. If passed, the amendment would allow voters to rank multiple Join Relay for Life, be a superhero candidates running for office accord- ing to preference. If no candidate re- s members of one of the most politi- who came together were able to raise more loved ones. Participants shed tears and ceived the required 40 percent of the cally active universities in the coun- than $67,000 by sending out fundraising e- share memories, but most importantly, they vote to win, computers would elimi- try, GW’s capacity to help goes far be- mails, asking family and friends for dona- offer support and love. nate the candidate in last place. The yondA political campaigns – we’re tions and hosting fundraising During the Survivor Lap, no one walks last place candidate’s votes would capable of so much more. Every Katrina Valdes events. But beyond the fund- alone, both literally and figuratively. You then be distributed to their supporters’ day, we each make a difference raising opportunities and the see those upset walking hand in hand with second choices, which they marked on to change something about the Op-Ed campus unity that the event a friend or two, but you also come to real- their ballots. world we live in within our own offers us as a whole, the relay ize that those diagnosed, survived by or lost Students should vote “yes” to interests, jobs, internships and offers us each something on an to cancer never walk alone either. It is filled adopting this change to the election academics. individual level. Over the span of 12 hours, with caregivers, friends and family, and it process. The amendment would pre- But for one day out of the year, a group the event gives way for reflection, inspira- signifies how the participants are walking vent the elections from going into of students puts aside the politics, entrepre- tion and compassion. The people crowding hand in hand with the cancer patients. It lengthy runoffs, unnecessarily stretch- neurship and anything else that keeps us the room with us have lost parents, grand- is made up of people just like you and me, ing the election season. Runoff elec- busy and comes together to make a differ- parents, siblings, friends and other relatives people who can’t bear the thought of allow- tions have historically seen a smaller ence in a much more important way – by to this disease. They’ve experienced the ing this monster to conquer another life. turnout from voters. This would en- helping to find a cure for cancer. same anguish from seeing a cancer-stricken With this year’s theme of superheroes sure that a large number of voters Whether we have had a personal experi- patient go through chemotherapy, losing and superpowers, it’s clear to distinguish make their initial choices once, and ence with it or have watched someone we his or her hair and becoming fragile and de- one from another. Just because they don’t the JEC will announce the winners know battle it, this monster has somehow fenseless. wear capes doesn’t mean that cancer pa- soon after. affected us all. This year will be the fourth The main focal point of the evening is tients aren’t superheroes. Just because we If you have not already cast your year that Relay For Life at GW will make the Luminaria Ceremony and Survivor Lap, don’t have crime-fighting abilities doesn’t ballot, please do so today. Vote “yes” a stand against cancer. This life-changing where we honor those afflicted by cancer, mean we can’t help with our own special on the election amendment in order to event, put on by the American Cancer Soci- and commend those who have stood by superpowers. avoid similar runoffs, and choose Ted ety, has continually been one of the largest them as caregivers. Calling up group by –The writer is a junior majoring in Costigan and Chris Clark for Student philanthropic events our University hosts. group, we ask those to join the survivors communication and psychology, and is the Association executive vice president Last spring, we surpassed our fundrais- leading the lap to follow them, as we take Survivorship and Luminaria chair for GW and president, respectively. ing goal, and the more than 900 participants a few moments of silence to remember our Relay for Life.

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Recalling her own initia- Sawyer’s optimistic atti- tion rite into elite journalism, tude about journalism framed Sawyer shared her experiences her view on media’s past and as the first female anchor of the future. award-winning CBS program “If anything at all, I see file photo “60 Minutes.” the job of an anchor as is to Mayor and alumnus Vincent Gray is facing allegations that he paid a “I knew I was in trouble say, ‘How do we wake up our- former mayoral candidate to bash Adrian Fenty, former D.C. mayor. when the entire group of the gabriella demczuk | hatchet PHOTOGRAPHER selves, our questions and our '60 Minutes' correspondents ABC "World News" anchor Diane Sawyer joined host Marvin Kalb reporting?,’” Sawyer said. walked down the hall and Tuesday to discuss the changing role of women in journalism. Kalb questioned the le- someone really important said, gitimacy of information in the Mayor Gray faces ‘Here’s what we're going to The installment of "The Marvin Kalb – although the news, as he noted opinion has do,’ and ended it in the men’s Kalb Report" kicked off the two haven’t always been close increasingly leaked into broad- room,” she said. inaugural International Con- friends, they said. Before her cast reporting. Unfazed by rat- Sawyer said women have ference of Women Media Lead- 40-year journalism career be- ings and budget cuts, Sawyer House ethics probe been climbing an "inconceiv- ers, taking place this weekend gan, Sawyer served as a press said investigative reporting to able mountain” to reach their in partnership with the GW aide for former President Rich- educate the public defines her professional potentials, and Global Media Institute at the ard Nixon – the administration role as an anchor and journal- Alumnus accused the D.C. Attorney General applauded the international University. that placed Kalb on the infa- ist. to investigate the matter female journalists in the audi- During the taping at the mous “enemies list.” “Facts are still the currency March 6. ence during the Q&A session National Press Club, Sawyer “I do believe that people of what you and I deal with,” of corruption two Ilir Zherka, executive di- following the live show. amicably bantered with host can redeem themselves,” Saw- Sawyer told Kalb. u rector of the nonprofit D.C. Vote, said taxpayer funds months into tenure should not be spent on an investigation of a local is- by sydney green sue. Hatchet Reporter “Chairman Darrel Issa’s decision to spend American A leading House Repub- taxpayer dollars investigat- lican launched investiga- ing a local D.C. issue is un- tions last week into claims necessary," Zherka said. that alumnus and D.C. Doxie McCoy, spokes- Mayor Vincent Gray paid a woman for the mayor, said former mayoral candidate Gray and his administration to attack competitor and plan to fully cooperate with former Mayor Adrian Fenty the investigation, but de- on the campaign trail in No- clined to say how the inves- vember. tigation would affect Gray Chairman of the House politically. Committee on Oversight “Well, it’s mainly a and Government Reform distraction,” John Sides, a Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., political science professor announced the probe after at GW, said of the probe. former mayoral candidate “[Gray] now has to spend and ex-District employee time and energy protecting Sulaimon Brown alleged his image instead of im- Gray paid him and prom- proving the District.” ised him a job if he verbally Sides added that Gray attacked Fenty. Brown was might currently be at an ad- fired from a job with the vantage since he is only at D.C. Department of Health the start of his term and if Care Finance last month. the allegations are proved Issa said he is “deeply false, the public might for- concerned” about the al- get about the scandal before legations, adding that he is the next election. not confident the city gov- School of Media and Pub- ernment is capable of ef- lic Affairs professor Mark ficiently determining if the Feldstein said the incident is allegations are valid. reminiscent of former D.C. “As such, the oversight Mayor Marion Barry and his and government reform corrupt administration. committee has begun a full “This is a disturbing investigation to determine start to Gray’s term and I the facts and will report its fear it suggests a return to findings,” Issa said. the old-style machine poli- Gray has repeatedly de- tics that Gray learned when nied the charges, saying he he worked for then-Mayor has no knowledge of any al- Marion Barry, whose ad- leged payments or promised ministration was riddled position made by Gray or with corruption,” Feldstein his team. The mayor asked said. u

Disorderly Conduct CRIME LOG 3/17/11 – 5:05 p.m. Location: Medical Faculty Destruction Associates 3/9/11 – Time unknown Case closed Location: Ivory Tower UPD responded to a report of Case closed a patient’s wife cursing and A student reported to the yelling at staff and spitting on University Police Department the floor. The subject and her that another student punched husband left the area before a hole in the wall of her room. officers arrived. –Referred to Student Judicial –Referred to department Services 3/19/11 – 7:10 p.m. 3/11/11 – 12:51 a.m. Location: Hall on Virginia Location: Public property on Avenue campus Case closed Case closed UPD officers responded to a UPD officers responded verbal altercation between a to a report of two subjects couple, a GW student and a unaffiliated with GW tearing subject unaffiliated with GW. down fliers and damaging a tire The individual unaffiliated on a bicycle. Officers located with GW was barred from and identified the subjects campus. several blocks away and barred –Subject barred from them from campus. campus –Subjects barred from campus Theft Arson 3/17/11 – 5:45 p.m. 3/12/11 – 2:20 a.m. Location: Burns Law Library Location: JBKO Hall Open case Open case A faculty member reported to UPD officers responded to a UPD that she left her office report of a fire alarm activation. unsecured and later noticed Officers swept the building and her cell phone and wallet found a smoke detector set off were missing. by a burning bulletin board. –Open Case –Open case Simple Assault Liquor Law Violation 3/19/11 – 12:03 a.m. 3/14/11 – 11:23 p.m. Location: 21st Street and Location: West Hall Pennsylvania Ave. Case Closed Case closed UPD officers responded to a UPD officers responded to report of an intoxicated student. an altercation between two While searching for the student, women unaffiliated with GW. officers observed alcohol D.C. Fire and EMS responded in plain view. Officers made to treat them for their minor contact with the student who injuries. Neither party pressed was assessed and released. charges against the other. –Referred to SJS –No further action Driving Under the Unlawful Entry Influence 3/21/11 – 4:30 a.m. Location: Hall on Virginia 3/16/11 – 2:30 a.m. Avenue Location: Off campus Case closed Case closed UPD officers responded to a UPD officers observed a report of a suspicious male vehicle hit a curb and sidewalk. subject. Officers encountered Officers made contact with the the subject in a stairwell individuals in the vehicle, who leading to the parking garage, were not affiliated with GW. U.S. and he was identified and Park Police officers arrived on barred from campus. scene and arrested the driver. –Subject barred from An unconscious passenger was campus transported to GW Hospital. –Closed by arrest –Compiled by Sydney Green Page 6 w March 24, 2011 News The GW Hatchet SHS launches after-hours hotline Alleged assault by hadley malcolm cal advice, including alcohol- Goldenberg said of EMeRG.” Senior Staff Writer related incidents such as Fonemed was one of several A trip to the ER at GW case goes to D.C. assessing whether a friend service care providers con- Hospital can range between Students seeking help should be taken to the hos- sidered for the after-hours $300 to more than $3,000, de- from the Student Health Ser- pital. All calls remain confi- hotline, but was ultimately pending on the nature of the vice after the office's regular dential and SHS will conduct chosen for its “well-known injury or illness. Superior Court business hours can now uti- follow-ups on all calls the medical phone protocols Goldenberg said SHS ex- lize an after-hours hotline for next business day. and... large staff.” pects the service to be well medical advice, potentially Students will not be able The company serves used, especially during mid- by priya anand individual aside from his helping students avoid costly to make SHS appointments more than 100,000 students terms and finals, when they Assistant News Editor lawyer. Richardson declined trips to the emergency room. during after-hours phone at more than 20 schools na- see an influx of students. to comment for this article. Health care call center calls, Goldenberg said. tionwide, including Ameri- “The program follows Ross Richardson, the se- University spokes- Fonemed began serving GW Calls will be answered can University. the same after-hours model nior who allegedly attacked woman Michelle Sherrard Monday, with nurses on hand by a Fonemed administra- The service carries implemented a few years another student in Ivory declined to comment on to take students’ medical his- tive staff member and will around a $20 charge per call, ago in our counseling cen- Tower residence hall this whether Richardson and the tory, answer questions and be transferred to a registered but the University will foot ter, which has been well re- month, will face a hearing suspect reside in the same advise students to go to the nurse based on the nature of the bill, rather than make ceived,” she said. “This will at D.C. Superior Court Mon- residence hall or if specific emergency room, follow-up the call. If all RNs are busy, students pay. help individual students to day, where a judge will de- measures are being taken to with SHS or treat themselves students can expect a call “I think people would make an informed decision termine if there is probable enforce the stay-away order with at-home remedies. back within 15 minutes or definitely utilize it,” sopho- about what type of medical cause behind his charge to on campus. “We believe Fonemed’s less, Goldenberg said. more Danny Rice said. “I’ve care they need.” move forward with the case. “This case continues to services will offer an efficient Fonemed’s hotline nurs- had friends in situations But Ilana Stein, a junior, Metropolitan Police De- move through the Student system after hours that com- es are located throughout the where they didn’t know said she would be skeptical partment officers arrested Judicial Services process,” plements the services GW U.S. and work from home, what to do, and making a about using the call-in ser- Richardson March 6 after he the University said in a already offers during normal Fonemed Creative Director trek to the hospital is a com- vice. kicked and punched another statement. “We are working business hours,” SHS Medi- Amanda Larson said. Lar- mitment.” “Considering it’s a senior in Ivory Tower, caus- with the victim to address cal Director Dr. Isabel Gold- son added that Fonemed’s Sophomore Sharon Pae nurse and not a physician, ing the victim severe head his needs.” enberg said. nurses have an average of 10 said using the hotline for they’re not the superior injuries, including bleeding Students can call the years experience at a hospital alcohol-related incidents ones to go to on most cas- in his brain, according to after-hours hotline for medi- as nurses. could help “avoid the chaos es,” Stein said. u court documents. "This case remains Assault with significant under investigation." bodily injury – the charge Richardson currently faces – carries a maximum penalty bill miller of three years in jail. Spokesman MPD classified the as- U.S. Attorney's Office sault as a hate crime, or a crime motivated by preju- dice or bias, in police docu- Clifford Keenan, deputy ments. Two witnesses heard director of the D.C. Pretrial Richardson call the victim a Services Agency, which pro- “fag” during the incident, vides supervision and ser- according to the docu- vices to defendants await- ments. ing a trial, said it is difficult Bill Miller, a spokesman to enforce a stay-away order for the U.S. Attorney’s Of- from a person rather than a fice, declined to comment particular place. on the likelihood of a bias “It’s very hard to super- charge being added to Rich- vise that kind of condition, ardson’s case in addition to especially in a crowded ur- the original assault charge, ban setting where people but said it is possible for run into each other all the court charges to be amend- time,” Keenan said. “People ed if deemed appropriate at can inadvertently run into a later stage. each other.” “This case remains under Keenan said it is more investigation,” Miller said. common to see an order for If the court adds a bias a defendant to stay away enhancement to the charge, from specific locations en- the maximum incarceration tirely, but with the pre- period Richardson could sumption of innocence until face if found guilty could proven guilty, a judicial of- stretch to almost five years. ficer might find it difficult The court issued Rich- to forbid a college student ardson an order to remain a who has been arrested from minimum of 100 yards away attending classes. from the victim, according “If there is a violation of to the documents. the 100-yard rule, the court Richardson also is for- would look to see if the per- bidden from contacting the son is intentionally violat- victim directly – including ing the stay-away order,” via phone, message or any Keenan said. u Caroline Bowman Christian Ewing Features Editor Contributing Editor [email protected] [email protected] H March 24, 2011 w Page 7 4 years ago... 9 years ago... This Week in J Street vendors Student arrested for GW History change hours, possession of more than Culture close on weekends. 500 ecstasy pills. QuickTakes... Avril Lavigne “Goodbye Lullaby” (RCA Records) Self-respect is a recur- ring theme that appears in several of the songs on Avril Lavigne’s fourth al- bum, “Goodbye Lullaby.” The music is a mixture of the powerhouse pop vocals Avril is known for (“What the Hell,” “Smile”) and more mature mu- sic that shows how she’s grown as an artist (“I Love You,” “Wish You Were Here”). The 14 tracks on the album can still appeal to a younger au- dience, but are markedly more mature than tracks on her previous albums. The music is reminiscent of a wide range of artists – Alanis Morissette, Kelly Clarkson and, surprisingly enough, Taylor Swift (“4 Real”). A disproportion- ate amount of the tracks are soft, melodic love

songs that, if left in the hands of another artist, might have faded into the iTunes mainstream – but Avril puts her unique spin on them, deliver- ing a fresh and enjoyable album. –Hilary Kelly

Fits and the Tantrums “Pickin’ Up The Pieces” Francis Rivera | contributing PHOTO editor (Dangerbird) Jodi Kanter, director of the dramatic literature program, teaches acting and theater courses to help cultivate a better understanding of the stage. '' Soulful, danceable, fun and energetic, Fitz and the Tantrums have made their Alumnus debuts at festival way onto the music scene pretty quickly since lead singer Michael Fitzpatrick GW MainStage to present fourth annual New Plays Festival bought his organ from a ga- rage sale a few years back. As the band’s website says, the group is “keep- by jennie krems Kanter, the director of the involved who work specifi- Hatchet Staff Writer dramatic literature program – cally on the other aspects of the ing it real like it’s 1969,” successfully finding the an interdisciplinary program showcase. balance between its soulful Motown influences A young writer looks out in the English and theater de- Caitlin Simpson, a fresh- and something fresh enough to not be criticized over the New York skyline, pen partments – will direct the New It's pretty surreal man Presidential Scholar in the as just another group trying too hard to recreate in hand. As he thinks back on Plays Festival this year. Arts performing in "Voices on the '60s. The band, though it doesn’t include a the defining relationships in Kanter says that GW is one seeing people Edge," said that working with his life, he writes not of life but of the only colleges or univer- Wolfson has been an inspiring guitar, is heavy on organ and saxophone and in- of death as he considers what sities in the area that has an memorizing the lines process. corporates the flute and tambourine, played by to say in his suicide note. annual showcase of student- "We've had the chance to Noelle Scaggs, the talented vocal counterpart to The young writer is the written plays. you wrote. work with Nate and really work protagonist of alumnus Nate “There may be places with the characters and change Fitzpatrick. The songs, although all really good, Wolfson's one-act play, "Voices where student plays get per- Nate Wolfson things," Simpson said. "The have a very similar sound to them, so if you’re on Edge," which features the formed, but it’s particularly Author people are so dedicated and hesitant to buy the whole album, two tracks to trials of a young man intent on unusual for student plays to so talented and it's so far from be sure to download are “Breakin’ the Chains killing himself, in this week- get a spot in the season of the "Voices on Edge" what I did in high school." end's New Plays Festival. department,” Kanter said. Other student plays will of Love,” the first the band ever recorded, and The GW Department of As an undergraduate at be showcased in a roundtable “Moneygrabber.” Theatre and Dance's MainStage GW, Wolfson performed in stu- read-through format on the –Hayley Burgess will present the fourth annual dent theater groups and had second weekend. festival to showcase Wolfson always wanted to be a writer, “I think my favorite part is and two other student-written but never considered writing the process to reflect the chang- watching the plays grow over Panic! At The Disco one-act plays this weekend and as a realistic option until this es made to the'' one-acts. the course of the process and next at the Betts Theatre. experience. “I hope that people sort of I think this year we’ve taken “Vice & Virtues” Wolfson, who graduated in “It’s pretty surreal seeing just enjoy and recognize the that part of the experience re- (Decaydance Records/Fueled By 2010, wrote “Voices on Edge” people memorizing the lines hard work the playwrights put ally seriously and the student Ramen) in professor Jodi Kanter’s dra- you wrote,” Wolfson said. in,” said Steve Isaac, a senior playwrights have taken it re- Armed with the re- matic literature course and will The student-written plays theater minor who’s acting in ally seriously so I think these cently replaced exclama- see it performed for the first have undergone a thorough Wolfson’s play as well as an- plays, all three of them, have time alongside Conor McCaf- revision process since October. other for the showcase. really been revised and rewrit- tion point in its name but frey's "Spumoni," about a mot- Wolfson and the other student Isaac, like Wolfson, had ten and really in all three cases short two previous band ley trio of college roommates playwrights met with profes- previously been involved in have been strengthened by go- members, Panic! makes who despise one another, and sors in the department to make student theater and found that ing through the development Julie Braunschweiger's "Luvo- their plays stage-ready and the process as a whole “runs a process,” Kanter said. a valiant effort in its third lution," which explores the per- submitted multiple rewrites lot smoother” because the ac- The festival will be taking album. With only Bren- sonal development of a man before auditions took place. tors can focus solely on acting place March 25-27 and April don Urie and Spencer looking for love. Rehearsals were held during since there are other people 1-3. Tickets are $10. u Smith comprising the band, “Vice & Virtues” is a surprisingly fulfilling album. Some tracks seem to pay tribute to the band’s debut al- bum, “A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out,” espe- Let's talk cially the vibrant track “The Ballad of Mona about Lisa.” Other tracks, like “Always” and “Mem- ories,” are sentimental and have a softer sound than what is usually found on Panic!’s albums. However, “Oh Glory!” and “Stall Me” SEX are pure Panic!, featuring a strong mix of pop and rock with strong lyricism and equal- ly strong instrumentals. From the sound of Taking texting to the next level “Vice & Virtues,” Urie and Smith will likely be able to keep Panic!’s innovative albums around for years to come. A wink, a smile, a second glance from accelerated to unprecedented levels, touch screen. Personally, I once won- –Kelsey Grashoff her eyes, spurs just enough excitement to with an estimated person sending an dered how exactly people took pictures rouge your face with a light blush. This average of 2,000 texts per month. It is of themselves like that. I thought of how is the ancient art of flirting at its roots. no surprise then that the primary use of awkward it would be to stand in front Jennifer Hudson Throughout time people these texts has been out of of the mirror completely exposed to the have gone from exchang- convenience. A text is born lens of a camera. How could someone “I Remember Me” ing written secret letters from the notion that a mes- do something so risqué and taboo? So, I (Arista) and romantic telegraphs William Lewallen sage is too short for a call went ahead and tried it. Thinking that hu- In Jennifer Hudson’s to affectionate telephone but too important to wait. mor could lighten the mood I decided to sophomore album, “I calls and stimulating texts It allows for a less intru- wear a funny fedora... and nothing else. with their significant oth- sive and less intimate way I took pictures until I found the perfect Remember Me,” it is ers, all the while entertaining the future of approaching someone. A person can one and sent it to my significant other clear that this is a more promise of a sexual encounter. choose how to respond to a text when- expecting a “LOL” reply. To my surprise personal and emotion- The process by which these intimate ever it seems most convenient. This fact I received a “WTF?” in response. Upon al album than her self- messages are exchanged has changed. opens the floodgates of casual commu- careful observation, I realized I had sent What used to be relayed by horseback nication. The cute guy or girl you met it to a friend of mine. But not just any titled debut, especially directly to her mademoiselle’s house is at the club last night seems more ap- friend. Oh no, I sent it to the friend that since this is her first now digitally transmitted by a larger proachable when you can text him/her has no problem showing embarrassing album since the tragedies in her family in carrier network. The message's contents a quick hello rather than barrage him/ photos to all of my other friends. To this late 2008. Hudon’s resilience shines in her and the anticipation upon opening it are her with a telephone conversation. day, I’m called “Fedoro." essentially the same. Each text leaves the I’ve taken advantage of texting as a To put it simply, sexting should be opening track, “No One Gonna Love You,” other’s imagination to ponder how to way to innocently toy with hopes of a kept in perspective. Just because tex- as she belts out, “I’ve been through some respond to these risqué advances. What repeat encounter indicative of chemistry ting is a less personal way of commu- things/Please don’t hold that against me.” hurt could come of such flirtation? In in the making. Many fruitful conversa- nicating, you shouldn’t feel more open Despite the losses she has experienced, earlier times courtship was only deemed tions can be had from spelling mishaps to whore yourself over some pictures appropriate through these means. Ro- and random questions of random in- – unless maybe if you're wearing a fe- Hudson keeps the album light with the title mance was done through a letter at terests. The art of texting as a romantic dora. If a picture says a 1,000 words that track – a triumphant shout-out to her own the hand of someone who knowingly tool was in full swing when it gave birth would mean that every picture you send strength – and other tracks like “I Got This,” sought you. With the modern-day text, to sexting. With no end in sight, it was is basically sending thousands of texts however, this delicate art of enticement seen as the preferred method of flirting. saying something about the way you “Don’t Look Down” and “Feeling Good.” has turned charlatan by nature and re- It wasn’t until the camera became a fix- value yourself. This is not to say that I Now with the widely publicized weight loss volves around the instantly gratifying ture of mobile phones that sexting took condemn the use of pictures as a way that has reinvigorated Hudson's appear- booty pic and is less focused on the fore- a turn for the dirty and dangerously em- to provocatively lure someone in, but ance, it's no surprise that Hudson ends her play of love. barrassing. just remember that the greatest part of Since the invention of texting as a The worst part of sexting is the hor- courting someone is in the chase, not the second album with the succinct track, "Be- modem of communication, its use has rid mishaps that occur by having a quick catch. ttyl. u lieve." –Jennie Krems Page 8 w March 24, 2011 News The GW Hatchet Law School narrows dean candidate pool by cory weinberg Knapp and Provost Steven Ler- grams – and adding more prac- world understanding of clients Love Hatchet Staff Writer man, who will pick the dean by tical skills courses for first-year and cases, and take classes that early May, dean search commit- students. focus more on simulations and The GW Law School dean tee chair Roger Transgrud said. Mitchell said the debate clinics rather than abstract the- search committee narrowed the Faculty and administrators over updating law school cur- ory. candidate field from eight to have thus far stressed the need ricula has been contentious na- Revamping clinical training grammar? five Tuesday, one day after the for dean candidates to have tionwide. and adding practical courses only candidate from GW with- strong fundraising capabili- “It is obvious to me that this add costs, Mitchell said, and a drew from the process. ties, but in the next phase of the is both a crying need in most law potential dean would need fac- Law professor Lawrence search, candidates’ visions for a schools and one that our Law ulty members who are on board Mitchell, who is still seeking more practical curriculum may School doesn’t serve very well with the changes. deanships at other law schools, take center stage. at all,” Mitchell said. “In fact, “Right now, we’re looking declined to say why he with- The dean search is enliv- one of the great opportunities of at anywhere from a moderate to Apply to be a drew from GW’s candidate pool, ening the debate over how to a dean search is to bring people a radical addition to a program, but said he thought someone prepare students for a chang- in from other schools, and get a and that is something that will from outside the Law School ing legal profession, and all of sense of what is going on in the take some persuading,” Mitch- would make the best dean. the remaining candidates have rest of the world.” ell said. copy editor for “Having been on the dean advocated for a push toward A poor economy has sad- Second-year law student Ve- market all year, I’ve been reflect- practicality in GW’s curriculum, dled law students with the pros- ronica Surges, who is a member of ing a lot on whether this would Transgrud said. pect of fewer job openings after the student dean search commit- The Hatchet! be the best deanship for me in “We need to rethink our cur- graduation, as large law firms tee that has met with candidates, any event, and I concluded that riculum from time to time and have eliminated about 15,000 said potential deans have an eye it would not. It was also clear not just let it remain what it is jobs since 2008, according to a for a more practical future. to me that I would not be the because that’s what it is, but Northwestern University study. “Every candidate that we’ve best dean for this law school,” rather make sure it’s appropri- That dwindling job market may interviewed has definitely seen Mitchell said. ate for the changing environ- affect the way in which law the direction of law schools The next step toward tap- ment that our students find schools prepare students. changing into much more of E-mail: ping the Law School’s next lead- themselves in,” Transgrud said. Organizations like the As- an experiential learning cur- er will come in an early April Transgrud added that candi- sociation of American Law riculum, whether it’s the top [email protected] faculty meeting, when candi- dates have proposed more fac- Schools, American Bar Associa- schools in the country like Har- dates must receive a two-thirds ulty supervision and resources tion and Carnegie Foundation vard, Yale, Stanford, or No. 20 vote from the faculty in order for students doing experiential for the Advancement of Teach- like GW,” said Surges. “They’re for more information to have their names forwarded learning, increasing externship ing have said law students turning toward more practical to University President Steven – or experiential learning pro- should develop more of a real- learning.” u The GW Hatchet News March 24, 2011 w Page 9

communication and business said. “She didn’t have a bad at- administration when she died. titude about anything.” MURRAY She worked at Halliburton Murray loved to go down GW adds anthropology Ph.D. from p. 1 for almost five years before at- to the National Mall to play tending Johns Hopkins and Frisbee and to go out dancing, by GINA ORLANDO faculty wasn’t large enough from a yearlong sabbatical coverage from local news out- taking a position with Lulu- Sperling said. Hatchet Reporter to support this type of pro- in Indonesia. lets as police searched for the lemon. Numerous comments from gram. But now with 38 Kuipers could not be two men Norwood claimed at- Murray spent two years as those who knew Murray, as The Anthropology De- full-time faculty members reached for comment. tacked the Lululemon employ- an undergraduate at St. Louis well as those who never met partment will begin accept- spanning sociocultural, lin- Before most advertise- ees. The award for information University’s Madrid campus in her, can be found on a Facebook ing applications for a new guistic and biological an- ments for the program were in the case grew to more than Spain and then took a Semester page in Murray’s memory. Ph.D. program in the fall, thropology and archaeolo- distributed, Grinker said he $150,000. at Sea through the University “Everybody loved her,” expanding the discipline’s gy, the department, he said, was pleased to already re- Manger said detectives of Pittsburgh, according to her Sperling said. scope as other universities' needed to expand. Grinker ceive several inquiries for originally took Norwood’s sto- LinkedIn page, before transfer- A statement was released anthropology departments said the program “makes applications. ry as the truth, as she was the ring to GW. from Murray’s parents, David face cutbacks. sense” given the strength of “Somehow the word is only witness when the investi- Mira Siegel Sperling, Mur- and Phyllis Murray, through Richard Grinker, a pro- the discipline at GW. spreading,” he said. gation began. ray’s roommate at GW, met the Montgomery County Po- fessor of anthropology and The department boasts The inaugural class will “You have to work on that Murray in a human resources lice Department March 14. international affairs who a widely published fac- enter GW in the fall of 2012. assumption in the beginning. management class. Murray's parents could not be will develop the doctorate ulty, partnerships with the The search for students will As the investigation went on, “She was super friendly reached for comment. program, said threats to Smithsonian Institution and be competitive, as Grink- we went where the evidence right from the start,” Sperling, “The family of Jayna Mur- programs at other colleges its own academic journal, er plans for the admitted led us to go,” Manger said. a former Hatchet reporter, ray greatly appreciates the makes the addition of a Anthropological Quarterly. students to be completely Murray graduated from said. many expressions of concern Ph.D. program at GW “even Though a joint Ph.D. funded through research GW in 2003 with a degree in Sperling said she and Mur- from the community. They cur- more important.” program in hominid paleo- grants and fellowships. international marketing and ray quickly became friends and rently wish to privately grieve The doctorate program’s biology already exists, this Alexander Dent, a business. She was a part-time decided to room together. their tremendous loss and are launch comes not long after new degree program will professor of sociocultural graduate student at Johns “She was just so free-spir- asking for the media’s coopera- Howard University down- showcase the potential of and linguistic anthropol- Hopkins University working ited. She was always smiling, tion in respecting their privacy graded its anthropology anthropological study and ogy who works closely with on a joint master's degree in moving, laughing,” Sperling during this traumatic time.” u program to a track within research at GW, Grinker Grinker as associate editor sociology in February due said. of the department’s quar- to faculty limitations. Dur- Grinker is spearhead- terly journal, said the pro- ies Committee, said he be- separate Gelman review com- ing the same month, the ing a national search for gram would allow students lieves it’s extremely impor- mittee of its own, but would University of Glasgow in potential Ph.D. applicants. to specialize more than they GELMAN tant for faculty members to welcome the opportunity for Scotland proposed to re- For now, the professor and would at other programs in from p. 1 be involved in any renova- an open discussion with fac- duce funding by more than editor of Anthropological the D.C. area. tions. ulty about renovations. $30 million over three years Quarterly will serve as the “Given our location in to the rest of the Faculty Sen- “The library system is “Just as we have actively for anthropology and other head of the program, but D.C., we’re very well posi- ate next spring. a central component of the sought and received student courses. may be replaced by an- tioned for the study of gov- University President Ste- University both for teaching input on the Gelman renova- When Grinker arrived thropology professor Joel ernance, policy and heri- ven Knapp said he supports and research,” McAleavey tions, it is very important to at GW in 1992, he said the Kuipers after he returns tage,” Dent said. u the idea of involving more said. “For most of us it’s have faculty input also be- members of the community more than symbolic, it’s a cause they are users of the in future decisions regarding central part of our lives.” library and have as much the library. University Librarian Jack at stake in the library as the David McAleavey, chair Siggins said the University is students,” Siggins said in an of the Faculty Senate Librar- in the process of creating a e-mail.u Feces found on sixth floor of Gelman Library Gelman Library staff Last April, The Hatchet an Emily Cain said UPD reported two separate in- reported an uptick in lewd does not have any evidence stances of defecation on activities in University facili- indicating the incidents that the floor of the library’s 6th ties, including two incidents occurred Monday are relat- floor men’s restroom Mon- of inappropriate defecation ed to similar incidents from day to the University Police in Gelman restrooms. last year. Department. “We are looking at some Cain declined to com- UPD Chief Kevin Hay different methods to deter- ment when asked why defe- said these are the only two mine who is responsible,” cation appears to be a recur- reported instances of def- Hay said. ring issue at Gelman. ecation at Gelman this year. University spokeswom- –Becky Reeves Page 10 w March 24, 2011 News The GW Hatchet

they are close friends. AKIN “He started out as my NSA study says FOIA response slow mentee while he was a from p. 1 sophomore, then he be- by shivan sarna on the government. came my intern, then he Hatchet Reporter Researchers sent 90 FOIA "We wanted to conduct the audit to see must be managed effective- became my assistant, then requests to agencies last Oc- if FOIA was improving during the Obama ly,” he said. “We’ve built he became my colleague, President Barack Obama tober to test the system, Nate this toolbox that helps us then in the last year he has pledged to improve govern- Jones, FOIA director at the administration." manage our community re- become my boss,” Demc- ment agencies’ responsive- NSA, said. Seventeen of the lations better.” zuk said. ness to Freedom of Infor- 90 agencies are still work- Nate Jones April 15 will be Akin’s Demczuk said he was mation Act, but a study by ing on providing materials last day at the Universi- Akin’s best man at his GW’s National Security Ar- requested by researchers, Director, Freedom of Information Act ty, before he moves on to wedding and will continue chives found that despite a despite a law that requires National Security Archives Reingold, a strategic com- to be his best man socially presidential memo, barely agencies to respond within munications firm based in even after he leaves GW. half of the federal agencies 20 business days. Georgetown, where he will “He is a vessel brim- have made strides to im- Another 17 agencies cesses after Obama’s memo- formation. lead the group's new com- ming at the top with ener- prove the FOIA process. confirmed they received re- randum. Ken Bunting, executive munity and government gy and talent and it will be Obama issued a memo- quests but did not provide Jones said the Obama director of the National relations division. very hard to fill that empty randum in 2009 promising the requested information, administration must contin- Freedom of Information “If I’m going to spend vessel when he leaves,” his administration would and four agencies did not uously prod agencies and Coalition, said Sunshine 10 years doing something, Demczuk said. “disclose information rap- acknowledge receiving the twist arms to push agencies Week draws more attention there should be some re- Vice President of Ex- idly in forms that the public FOIA requests at all. Two further. to opening up government sults in that that I’m proud ternal Relations Lorraine can readily find and use.” agencies withheld docu- “This year we wanted to information for the public. of,” Akin said. “Whatever Voles said Akin has been But the National Security ments from the researchers conduct the audit to see if “With government at comes in life, this is still an asset for GW and has Archives study released and another released docu- FOIA was improving during all levels, there has been a that kind of achievement built a strong community March 14 found that only ments but did not make any the Obama administration culture of protecting infor- that I know I’m going to be relations team. 49 of 90 agencies took “con- internal changes to the way like he pledged it would,” mation because they know really proud of.” “GW has been such a crete” steps to improve their FOIA requests are handled Jones said. information gives the pub- Demczuk also worked big part of his life for so FOIA responses. to increase efficiency in re- The report was released lic power and there are a lot closely with Akin through- long, even though he won't The Freedom of Infor- sponding. 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Ev- to do that last year.” erybody’s so relaxed, McCarthy led off the second in- Spectators for soft- Early into the sea- everybody’s having so ning with a double, ultimately ball use a newly built son, it’s already clear much fun.” scoring on subsequent plays to plywood walkway to that Schramm’s style is Though it’s early make their way to the producing results. GW in the season, the Co- give GW an early 1-0 lead. Mary- newly installed right- has won 10 games and lonials have identified land tied it in the bottom of the field bleachers. Behind tied once, close to dou- their focus: the Atlan- them is a construction bling its win total from tic 10 Tournament. It’s third, but the Colonials (6-15) site, a crane extend- the previous season. a lofty goal consider- again took the lead in the top of ing over their heads to The Colonials have ing the team's recent the fourth when Junior outfield- shadow the field. It’s only been held score- history, but players clear the land itself is less twice, a far cry and coach alike are er Stephen Oswald walked, stole undergoing renova- from past struggles. confident in their re- second and advanced to third tion, an apt visual met- “I think it’s a dif- discovered ability. on a passed ball. Oswald scored aphor for the team. ferent energy that I The Colonials took bring, and I think they to give the Colonials the lead the field this season were really craving it, "It's fun this year, on junior infielder Brett Bowers’ under the direction too,” Schramm said. of a new head coach, “We’re scoring a lot, there's really sacrifice bunt. after Kim Staehle re- every game, we’re not Maryland fought back in the tired following her getting shut out. We’re not much else to sixth inning, taking a command- fourth season at GW. giving ourselves a say." Stacey Schramm took chance to win.” ing lead with a five-run rally. The the helm following a Schramm’s players jillian stanley Terrapins used a double steal, disappointing 2010 credit their recent suc- Catcher an RBI double and a two-run sin- season, where the Co- cess to the atmosphere lonials won just six she has created. When gle to cement their lead in the games and twice had they’re excited to play, sixth, adding an insurance run streaks of eight games they said, the results “We talked about it. in the seventh. GW attempted in which the team speak for themselves. It’s a new book. It’s not failed to score a single “It’s fun this year, even just a new chap- a rally in the eighth, loading the zachary krahmer | hatchet PHOTOGRAPHER run. there’s not really much ter, it’s a new book, bases with just one out, but left Junior Heidi Penna pitched 14 innings Tuesday between both games of Tuesday afternoon, else to say,” junior and the way we think a doubleheader, allowing seven runs on 11 hits with eight strikeouts. the dugout atmo- catcher Jillian Stan- about it, it’s around the all three men stranded and fin- sphere wasn’t defeat- ley said. “Hitting’s fourth or fifth chapter ished the inning empty-handed. ed or negative, a sharp contagious. Couple of when you either want Senior Tommy Gately pitched contrast to what may people get a hit, score to get rid of the book Sun sets on GW's have been expected a few runs, it contin- or keep reading,” Sch- for the Colonials over the first after last year. Instead, ues, and we’ve car- ramm said. “It’s really five innings of play, striking out the team frequently ried it not just through exciting for everyone. five runners and allowing just erupted in cheers, one game but through We really, truly be- chance at sweep dancing and laughing multiple games.” lieve we can make the two runs. Junior Luke Mirabella in between innings. It “This year, we sat A-10 tournament and I came on in relief for the Colo- by Anna wiernicki the Colonials broke the was a picture of cama- down at the beginning think that at the begin- Hatchet Reporter stalemate with a series of raderie, a sign of the and really thought out ning of the year that nials, earning a strikeout and al- plays in the fifth that drove changes Schramm has specific goals,” Ter- probably wasn’t in the lowing just one run over two and The Colonials ended sophomore infielder Julie already brought to the razas said. “I think the back of any of their one-third innings. their doubleheader Tuesday Orlandi home. Cornell re- program. mentality is a big fac- minds.” u against Cornell with a win sponded with a run of its “Last year, it was GW was scheduled to visit and a tie, battling back from own in the top of the sev- a chore to come out George Mason Wednesday af- an initial four-run deficit enth to tie the game. After to softball practice ev- ternoon, but the game was post- to earn a win in game one GW was unable to score in ery day, this year you before the second had to be the bottom of the seventh, look forward to see- poned due to forecasted rain called due to darkness. the game was called due to ing your coach, you and rescheduled for Tuesday, In the first game, -Cor darkness, resulting in the look forward to seeing April 5 at 3 p.m. The Colonials nell took a quick 4-0 lead second tie in GW softball your teammates, you over GW (10-9-1) in the history. look forward to push- begin Atlantic 10 play this Fri- first inning, but the Colo- Junior Heidi Penna ing yourself to the day, March 25, at 3 p.m. when nials turned it around in the pitched for the Colonials next level because you third, when freshman out- throughout both games, know you’re going to they will host Massachusetts in fielder Chelsea Lenhart and throwing 14 innings. She get better each day,” the first of a three-game series. senior third baseman Katie allowed 11 hits and seven senior third baseman Play will continue over the week- Terrazas opened the frame runs, striking out eight on Katie Terrazas said. with a pair of hits. Sopho- the way to her second vic- Schramm echoed end, with games at 1 p.m. Satur- more outfielder Autumn tory of the season. her players’ senti- day, and 12 p.m. Sunday. Taylor drove in Lenhart, Although her team ments. She knows her and then scored herself off walked away without a team faces two battles, junior catcher Lauren Wil- solid victory, Schramm still one on and the other son’s RBI. GW left the in- found positives in its play. off the field, and she’s ning tied with Cornell, and “Our strategy coming determined to over- Men's tennis dominates took the lead in the sixth, into the second game did haul GW’s mentality. driving in three more runs not work out at first be- “They often in the Navy to win third straight for an eventual 7-6 victory. cause Cornell’s pitcher was beginning were talk- “I wanted to change the throwing a rise ball,” Sch- ing about last year, and The men’s tennis team won mentality of the program. ramm said. “By the third we’re moving forward. its third straight match Wednes- Last year’s season ended inning we adjusted and the It’s difficult when you with a 6-39 record so the second round through the lose 39 games and only day, defeating Navy 6-1 on the team was used to losing,” rotation our strategy was win six. That men- road in Annapolis, Md. head coach Stacey Schramm working.” tality is tough to get The Colonials jumped out to said. “I wanted to change The Colonials lost on the over,” Schramm said. this and have them learn to road Wednesday to Coppin “I think I'm helping an early 1-0 lead by sweeping win and overcome adversity State. GW (10-10-1) next them reach their po- the three doubles matches and to fight back, which is a huge travels to Dayton Saturday, tential and learning to expect more out of Zachary krahmer | hatchet PHOTOGRAPHER kept that momentum going in difference from last year.” March 26, at 12 p.m. Softball head coach Stacey Schramm has brought a new themselves. And help- The second game turned –Elizabeth Traynor energy to the diamond for the team that struggled last season. the singles matches, winning all into a defensive duel before contributed to this report. ing them learn how to but one singles point against the Midshipmen. Senior Yan Levinski lost the only match of the day for GW, Johnson, Fitzgerald, Davis to leave Colonials falling in three sets against Na- vy’s Marcus Rebersak. Levinski from p. 1 stand up and be responsible for their own deci- his team would be able to handle the departure dropped the first set 7-5 but ral- sions, and you understand that you only have as transfers are a part of college basketball. “It’s just that the way that we play, I don’t think so much effect that you can have with them.” “As a basketball coach, there’s some turn- lied to win the second set 6-3. I looked at it enough before I chose here and I “I wouldn’t say it was out of the blue, but it over that happens naturally, and you never The senior’s comeback attempt just feel like both sides, the team and myself, was definitely a surprise for me,” he added. want to see anyone leave, but it happens in this would be better if I just looked for a better fit.” Davis did not return a request for com- game,” Bozeman said. “We have a couple good fell short though and Rebersak The departures leave the Colonials with ment. recruits coming in, one happens to be a point took the third set in a super tie- two extra scholarships to be distributed, spac- Even with Davis’ departure, Bozeman said guard, and we’ll move on.” u breaker by a score of 14-12. es that Hobbs said he plans to fill before next season. Hobbs has already inked the highest- The win runs GW’s record to rated recruiting class of his tenure at GW, a 9-6 on the season. The Colonials group highlighted by center Erik Copes, rated will be back on the road again Fri- by ESPNU as the sixth-best center in his re- cruiting class. day against Longwood, with play Hobbs said nothing has been decided yet, set to begin at 2:30 p.m. The Co- but added that senior center Jabari Edwards could occupy one of those scholarships. Ed- lonials won't play at home until wards, who was honored during GW's senior March 29, when they'll take on day festivities March 5, was granted a Medical Saint Joseph's. Hardship Waiver as a sophomore and could and use his final year of NCAA eligibility to re- turn to the Colonials for one more season. “It’s a very strong possibility,” Hobbs said in an interview Wednesday. “We’ll have to in- vestigate and see what’s the proper channels, Last word but that’s a very strong possibility... there’s been some discussions about it.” "I think it's a different energy Davis averaged 15.1 minutes per game for an injury-plagued women’s basketball team I bring and I think they were this season. She played in 21 of the Colonials’ 29 games this season and started twice for GW. really craving it, too." As a freshman in 2009-2010, she played in all 28 of GW’s games and started 13 of them. She –Stacey Schramm, softball also led the Colonials in assists as a freshman head coach, on the change in with 61. culture around the softball team in “It’s always disappointing, because you build relationships with your players, and we her first season at GW. The Colonials spend a lot of time [together], we’re on the road a lot and you can depend on them, they depend have already won more games this file PHOTO on you,” Bozeman said of Davis’ departure. season than they did all last year. Sophomore women's basketball guard Janine Davis, left, and freshman men's basketball guard “But all in all, you’re of the mindset that these Chris Fitzgerald, right, will both transfer from GW along with sophomore men's basketball guard Tim Johnson. are formative years. They have to learn how to