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The average loss for univer- Fund still above sity endowments was 23 percent, according to a report released by the National Association of Col- national average, lege and University Business Of- ficers in January. The endowment, which dipped below $1 billion administrators say this summer, stood at $1.008 bil- by Emily cahn lion on June 30, when the fiscal Campus News Editor year ended, Executive Vice Presi- dent and Treasurer Lou Katz said GW’s endowment lost nearly last week. $250 million over the last fiscal “We think it was a very good year, an 18 percent drop, but Uni- performance,” Katz said of the Uni- versity administrators maintain versity’s endowment. “Obviously that GW is one of the lucky ones in higher education. See LOSS: Page A8 Total GW Endowment, Fiscal Years 2005-2009 $1.256 Billion

viktors dindzans | photo editor The School Without Walls, located at 2130 G St., opened for its first day of class on Monday. The building has gone under a $39 million $1.147 Billion renovation project, which, after two years of work, concluded this summer. SEE GWHATCHET.COM FOR MORE PHOTOS

School Without Walls reopens $963 Million $1.008 Billion

Renovated school welcomes students after two-year closure $823 Million by Gabrielle Bluestone means students will be able to Metro News Editor “I’m just happy to be back, communicate online with schools in Ghana and Nigeria, where 20 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 When students in Carlton Ack- really. And being a senior School Without Walls students -Alexander abnos erman’s AP geography class were will be heading next week as part asked what their favorite part and being in the new of a $370,000 grant from the State of the new School Without Walls Department for a Reading Across building was, one female student building, it just feels really Continents exchange program. was quick to answer: Bathrooms. Univ. touts quantity, “The new facility allows us A minor aspect of a two-year, nice. And it feels like com- to really be international in our $39 million renovation that culmi- scope and produce citizens not nated in an August ribbon-cutting ing home.” only of D.C. and the United States, ceremony with D.C. Mayor Adrian malika morris but of the world,” principal Rich- quality in new class Fenty, D.C. Public School Chancel- ard Trogisch said. “It allows them lor Michelle Rhee, and University School Without Walls senior to have a much better understand- Student and Academic Support President Steven Knapp, the new ing, to be able to compete and un- Class of 2013 has Services Robert Chernak said an restrooms are a welcome addition derstand the global economy. And increase in the median SAT score for students who remember hav- “I’m just happy to be back, really. get along with people.” and class rank for the incoming ing to take the stairs to the base- And being a senior and being in But returning to the Foggy Bot- better SAT scores, class signals that GW is faring ment to the only bathrooms in the the new building, it just feels re- tom building also affords students well, despite being one of the most school. ally nice. And it feels like coming scholastic opportunities unavail- expensive schools in the country Many of the students and home.” able at the Logan School building class ranks in an economic downturn. teachers are grateful for even the The renovations have also near Union Station, where they “We saw an increase in num- most minor of the renovations. brought new opportunities to stu- by Matt Rist were relocated in 2007 to accom- Hatchet Staff Writer bers and improvement of quality, That the ceiling no longer falls dents. Promethium boards, which modate the renovations. Students and when those two things are down on students in class. That are interactive whiteboards that can now study full-time at GW This year's incoming class has in alignment it’s very healthy,” the heat and air conditioning now allow teachers to store notes elec- and graduate high school with an Chernak said. “I think our admis- work. That the basement doesn’t tronically, hang in the classrooms. more students, higher SAT scores associate degree from the Univer- and better class ranks, adminis- sions office did a really good job flood anymore when it rains. New science labs mean that not sity, take GW classes for college in some very challenging times.” “I used to be in Spanish class only can students complete lab trators said this week, calling the credit before and after the school improvements indicative of the Chernak also attributed the in- and some of the windows were work without having to leave the day, and use GW facilities for as- crease in yield rate – the number of broken, so we had to wear our building, but the school now of- University’s growing appeal to semblies, graduation and open high school students. accepted students who enroll at the coats inside because it was so fers AP biology in addition to AP See SWW: Page A10 cold,” senior Malika Morris said. physics. An advanced media room Senior Vice President for See ADMISSIONS: Page A10 Head Officials prepare for potential H1N1 outbreak fundraiser Sick students encouraged not to resigns attend class by SARAH SCIRE by Emily cahn Senior News Editor Campus News Editor The University’s head With the start of classes less fundraiser resigned from her than a week away, University of- position Wednesday, leaving ficials are creating strategies to GW with an interim head of prevent and handle a potential its Development and Alumni outbreak of swine flu this fall. Relations departments as it Over the summer, University ramps up efforts to fund sev- President Steven Knapp asked a eral expensive projects. University-comprised task force of University President Ste- doctors, public health experts, and ven Knapp, who said fund- University administrators to cre- raising and alumni relations ate a plan to prevent an outbreak were some of his top priori- of the flu – and establish a protocol ties when he took office in if there were to be a large number 2007, announced Vice Presi- of students infected at one time. dent for Development and Five GW students were infected Alumni Relations Laurel with the virus last May when the Price Jones’ resignation in illness first made headlines, and an Infomail sent to the Uni- health officials across the country versity community Wednes- are currently bracing for another day evening. Price Jones had outbreak when schools reopen in stayed with the University the fall. through the summer after “If we are all sick at the same her contract expired to help time, and our staff are all sick at the same time... we never had this photo illustration by Anne wernikoff | Assistant photo editor The University created a task force this summer to help plan for a potential outbreak of swine flu. In May, five GW students contracted the See RESIGN: Page A8 See H1N1: Page A13 virus, and health experts around the U.S. are bracing for another wave of the illness.

ARTS LIFE Women's Soccer SPORTS NEWS Dress Up For Fall: College Rankings: Starts Strong: Check out the season's hottest new trends from University officials respond to GW's No. 53 rank- The Hatchet's resident fashionista • Page B1 Senior Brittany Eger notches two ing from U.S. News & World Report • Page A9 Life in Bokamoso: goals in a season- Talking Dirty: Money and Cocaine: A GW professor and three opening 2-1 win GW's sexperts dish on how to have a succesful A GW chemist checks dollar bills for cocaine students bring art therapy to a • Page A11 town in Africa. • Page A7 new semester • Page B9 residue • Page A12 Sarah Scire | Senior News Editor | [email protected] Emily Cahn | Campus News Editor | [email protected] Gabrielle Bluestone | Metro News Editor | [email protected] Lauren Hoenemeyer | Asst. News Editor | [email protected] Amanda Dick | Campus News Editor | [email protected] Lauren French | Contributing News Editor | [email protected] H 2.0 Amy D’Onofrio | Contributing News Editor | [email protected] News SnapShot In Brief: Hundreds of outlets added to Gelman More than 480 new outlets were in- stalled on the fourth and fifth floors of the Gelman Library this summer, Univer- sity Librarian Jack Siggins said Monday. The outlets were installed along the rows of study carrels on the two floors, said Ann Brown, a librarian in Gelman. The demand for outlets has risen quickly with many students needing power for their laptops in the library. “We have known this has been a grow- ing problem over the last year or so, as students use computers more and more,” Siggins said. “In a building this old, no- body had planned on having a need for so many outlets when this building was built 30 or 35 years ago.” Siggins said Executive Vice President and Treasurer Lou Katz was responsive to the need for more outlets. “He listened to the students, he lis- tened to me, and he has tried to do the best he could, and he made it happen,” Siggins said. Michelle Rattinger | Assistant photo Editor Also instrumental to the addition of Community Building Community program leaders, dressed by freshman participants, compete in a decorate-your-guide game in Columbian Square on outlets was sophomore Erik Ashida, Sig- Wednesday night. gins said. Ashida, who is also a Student As- sociation Senator from the Columbian Calendar College of Arts and Sciences, worked as a student liaison to help make clear that saturday sunday MONDAY the addition of outlets to the library was G-Dub First Night Freshman Convocation Movie on the Yard Student Performance Showcase necessary. Take time to unwind after Join University President Steven Bring popcorn and sour patch Sing, dance, act, play. See the best “Electrical outlets might not be the most glamorous solution that comes to move-in with old and new Knapp as he officially welcomes kids for a free screening of Star of GW student talent. mind when people talk about how to im- friends with free food and fun. the class of 2013. Trek under the stars. Betts Theatre | 8 p.m. to 11:30 prove study space – but it makes sense p.m. when you think about how dependent Marvin Center 3rd and 5th Smith Center | 4 p.m. University Yard | 9 p.m. we are on our laptops and other electron- floors | 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. ics these days,” Ashida said in an e-mail. “Many of the areas now being renovated under this proposal were being under- used because they didn’t have electrical Multimedia: slideshow blog outlets, so this project was an elegant How Did You Spend Your Summer?: Ted Kennedy at GW: way to increase the amount of useful Slideshow Web Editor Amanda Lindner Photos and stories from the Hatchet archives. study space available to students for a School Without Walls: finds out what GW students fraction of the cost of physically expand- A peek inside the recently reno- have been up to. ing a building.” vated high school on campus. All this and more... - Emily Cahn H Now at gwhatchet.com The GW Hatchet News August 27, 2009| Page A3 Group robberies increase near campus FoBoGro owners aim for Nov. launch Foggy Bottom Grocery’s out products during a soft new managers spent their opening for family, friends summer going on tasting and some student groups, Multiple attacks occur around 24th Street, Pennsylvania Avenue tours, planning ways to be- and will feature steep dis- come more visible on campus, counts on the sandwiches and and overseeing expensive pizzas they plan to have on by Gabrielle Bluestone watch. Less than a month GWU Metro station. is warm outside in the eve- Metro News Editor renovations in hopes of open- the menu. later, a 15-year-old boy According to the MPD ning, near the holiday sea- ing the shop in November. “This way we can get a was robbed just two blocks crime map Web site, there son or when the economy The trio of managers – feel for the operations, the A GW student was away, near 26th Street by have been ten robberies in is down. However, it can walking down Pennsylva- Kris Hart, a 2005 GW gradu- flow, the employees, the sys- three males who appeared Police Service Area 207 – happen anytime, so people ate and owner of Relaxed tems, the IT, everything,” Hart nia Avenue near 23rd Street to be juveniles. That rob- which encompasses GW – always need to use good one June night when it hap- Tans, Devlin Keating, a 2006 said. “We should be able to bery occurred in daylight, between May 1 and Aug. judgment when planning School of Business gradu- work out a lot of the kinks, but pened. A group of about 10 at 6 p.m. 24. their travels around the juveniles surrounded her, ate and current senior Daniel there’s going to be a big learn- And in early August, a That total is up from city,” Stafford said in an e- Blake – have been working ing curve. We’re trying to do it shoved her to the ground, GW graduate student suf- seven from the same time mail. sprayed pepper spray in with contractors to gut the right, and that takes time.” fered a laceration to the period last year. MPD has “General tips include Foggy Bottom Grocery store Though Hart would not her face, grabbed her bag back of his neck after a focused extra manpower being aware of your sur- and fled. and completely redo the inte- specify construction costs, group of college-aged men on Pennsylvania Avenue roundings and avoiding rior and exterior. he said the renovations will It was a terrifying sce- and women attacked him this summer, and there walking alone at night. nario that would replay The store, located in a total several hundred thou- with a stick when he was have been three incidences Even groups of people townhouse across the street sand dollars, about 20 per- itself several times around walking near the corners of of violent crime reported in can be susceptible to this campus throughout the from South Hall, has been cent of their budget, which 24th Street on Pennsylvania the area in August. type of incident during painted from a vibrant purple is bolstered by investors and summer. Avenue, and K Street. University Police Chief the late night hours," she An 18-year-old Mary- to a muted beige, and the inte- the University, the building’s Though all of the inci- Dolores Stafford said stu- added. rior has been torn out. Keating owner. land resident walking near dents occurred off campus, dents should be aware when Stafford said students the corner of 24th Street said the contractors expect to The group plans to keep Metropolitan Police Sgt. walking in the District, es- should use the 4-RIDE ser- complete their work by Oc- the store open from 10 a.m. to and Pennsylvania Avenue Dustin Nevel told Foggy pecially during common vice or Colonial Express in June suffered a broken tober and the store will prob- midnight, and to sell alcohol Bottom residents last month times for robberies. shuttle when possible, and ably be open to the public by seven days a week until 10 leg after a group of 15 to that robberies occur in the “There are peaks of time to take taxis when travel- 20 young men, estimated November. p.m. area because of its proxim- when these crimes are more ing off-campus or outside The group expects to test – Gabrielle Bluestone to be between 15 and 18 ity to the Foggy Bottom- prevalent, such as when it the 4-RIDE boundaries. u years old, tried to steal his Justin Guiffré Lyndsey Wajert Opinions Editor Contributing Editor Opinions [email protected] [email protected] H

Staff Editorial Kindred Queues A lesson in financial responsibility students have a certain reputation for excess, and in some cases, it may be GWwell deserved. Many of us have heard of the student who spent thousands on clubs and drinks in his first few weeks of school. It’s true that even at a school as expensive as GW, students sometimes throw money down without much thought. We know this is not the story of all, or really even most GW students. There are plenty of Colonials who spend their money in financially sound ways. But after the economic events of the past year, it is imperative that both students and the University work to ensure financial responsibility. The temptation to spend can be over- whelming. Heading out for a night and enjoying a new city is an important part of the college experience, but spending more than $100 a night is not a requirement for Young and invincible fun in D.C. More than just cutting back on exces- sive clubbing, financial responsibility Health care reform is important to college kids too means understanding how to manage expenses. College students are notori- e’ve been dubbed the “young healthy. The young adult demographic is cost and lower risk per insured. ous targets for credit card companies and invincibles” by insurance compa- the most likely to smoke, binge drink and A tougher question for society is how opaque student loans. Make sure you nies – young adults living without has a higher risk of contracting sexually to insure low-income, young adults in the understand what terms your loans carry Whealth care because it is either too expen- transmitted diseases. Without insurance, same age bracket. One proposal expands and how to budget your expenses. Doing sive or we think we don’t need it. access to the health care system becomes Medicaid eligibility and provides subsi- so will help you focus on school and enjoy Amidst the raucous health care town more difficult and costly. dies based on income. This would make college without the somewhat avoidable halls and protests over the summer, older The reason why so many young adults insurance significantly more affordable monetary stress. Americans often took center stage voicing are living without insurance is much more for young adults who were knocked off On the institutional level, it is impor- their concerns. But young people across than just a bad attitude. If it were afford- Medicaid at age 19, but their needs may be tant that GW give guidance to students the country are beginning to realize that able, more young adults would likely opt greater, especially since nearly half of low- interested in being financially sound. whatever plan passes through Congress will to get it. Post-college, we have to pay off income young adults are parents, according Since the economic shake-up of the directly affect them, for better or for worse. student loans, pay the rent, put food on to the Kaiser Family Foundation. What is past year or so, the University has done an A few weeks ago, a University of Colorado the table – a $1,500 deductible is almost the real cost of covering this demographic impressive job of adding funds to financial student, Zach Lahn, made headlines when laughable on an in need – what is the likelihood of need aid and being receptive to students who he questioned the President’s proposal of a entry-level salary. versus the cost of society? are enduring tough straits. The hot line public option, challenging him to an Oxford- And if we can’t af- Juliette The next step Congress takes is bound to established for concerned students was a style debate. Earlier this summer, a student ford it, the financial anger some and appease others. Most Ameri- quickly executed and effective tool. group named Campus Progress protested on burden is placed Dallas-Feeney cans, young and old, can agree that the current In addition to extending financial aid, Capitol Hill for affordable health insurance. on our families, re- Columnist health care system is flawed and something the University Counseling Center has Health care policy think tanks estimate gardless of whether needs to be changed. It’s that “something” we helped students shoulder the burden of that almost one third of uninsured people or not they can just can’t seem to settle on. But because so many added financial concerns. Increased out- in the United States are between the ages afford it. young adults are living without insurance, it reach and a special focus on the psycho- of 19 and 29. It varies from state to state, There are some plans making their way is important for Congress to pass reforms that logical challenges of a dour economy were but if you are covered under your parents’ through Congress that could help remedy the will prevent young people from losing the part of the University’s multi-pronged plan as a full-time college student, you 13.2 million uninsured young adults in the coverage they have, and extend it to those who approach to the recent turmoil. are usually dropped once you graduate – United States. The Senate Health, Education, cannot afford it. No doubt this is a multi-layered On the other hand, it would be good to something I will have to worry about when Labor and Pensions Committee bill requires problem, but any reform is a good step in the see more personal finance classes offered I graduate in December. A tough economy group health plans to extend coverage for right direction. Congress needs to act now on no- by the school. Graduates who are edu- leaves college graduates with even fewer dependent young adults up to age 26, regard- brainer reforms like extending coverage under cated in financial responsibility are more options in the job hunt, making it difficult less of whether or not they’re enrolled in parents’ policies until age 26, and listen to their likely to become very successful alumni. to find an employer that even offers cover- school. Cost-wise, this proposal would actu- constituents to find ways to get more uninsured Offering more classes about how to man- age to working young adults. ally lower the overall cost of group health low-income young adults covered. age a checkbook, bank accounts or loans So, what is it? Do we really think we’re insurance because the probability of exten- Regardless, none of us are invincible. We are is one of many ways GW could improve invincible, that we can flip off the insur- sive use of the health care system for this all vulnerable because, well, life happens. We get opportunities for financial education. Even ance-mongers by refusing coverage because age group is relatively low. In this case, the injured, we get sick and we grow old. When life if a for-credit class were not established, we’re young and more likely to be healthier premiums that the insurance holders pay to throws curveballs at us, our health care system offering free seminars throughout the year than our elders? Maybe for some of us the insurance company would likely exceed should work with us, not against us. to students would be a nice solution. rebels. But realistically, just because we’re the incremental costs to cover this low-risk The writer, a senior majoring in journalism, This represents a deeper attitude-shift young doesn’t automatically mean we’re population of young adults. There is a lower is a Hatchet columnist. that GW should undertake; one that puts the financial well-being of students on par with mental, social and academic concerns. Some groups advocate mandatory finan- cial education, even pushing for consumer Time to press reset protection laws to achieve that goal. While forcing uninterested students to take com- pulsory classes might not be a solution, it GW needs to take advantage of the financial high ground is important to provide resources for those who wish to use them. GW is an expensive school, D.C. can few weeks ago, Sen. Judd Gregg, R- While many schools throughout the be an expensive city, and being a frugal N.H., made an impassioned speech on Andrew Pazdon country are facing greatly shrunk endow- the floor of the United States Senate. In ments, GW finds itself uniquely on compara- college student can be difficult. It is impor- Columnist tant that the University and students both Athis speech, Gregg decried the waste of green tively higher financial ground. GW is then in work toward learning good monetary road signs marking projects of the American a position to offer higher wages, and invest Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). more into our facilities than the majority of practices. Students should get out and mine chastising the University for neglect- enjoy the city responsibly and GW should Such signs, he informs us, are mere political schools. The University must capitalize on statements and are constructed in vain by the ing what is probably the most used building this moment by ensuring that every learning help them understand how to maintain on campus, Gelman Library. While we have that responsibility during and after college. scary new “socialist” government. They are space is equipped for the 21st century and is nothing more than superficial, Gregg said. I seen plans for a renovated first floor and have utilized by the finest teachers that GW can happen to think Mr. Gregg should concern heard news of an increased number of outlets, attract. Building a sound academic base does himself with bigger problems, but I believe we have yet to see any substantial moves to- more for the University’s image than a new Quotable: that his crusade against the unnecessary is ward implementing a face lift. I still feel that a athletic center. better applied to our fair University. top-flight library is more important and useful The University seems to be on the right “At some point, U.S. News & World So let us begin anew this year in earnest. at an institution of higher learning than more track with projects like renovations to Funger Report should be embarrassed to It appears that, for once, the University comfortable gym bleachers. Hall and decrepit residence halls, but it must and I may already be on the same wave- Why not divert some of those “student not stray into the pointless and frivolous. In- publish their magazine because they are length. There has recently been a substantial activities” funds to the library project or even vestment should be directed in a more intelli- publishing the same data [every year].” amount of construction around campus, such some of the proposed $25 - $31 million on gent way, placing the most used and neglected as the work on the Smith Center, Funger “below-grade parking” improvements? The buildings above less-important projects. University President Emeritus Hall, and the newly named South Hall. I ap- University seems to have failed to actively A recession is a good time to reset policy Stephen Joel Trachtenberg, on the plaud efforts to remedy ageing and crippled begin substantial library improvements and and practices. As we are now, hopefully, infrastructure to ensure that the University’s instead have allowed plans to languish in fa- recovering from financial apocalypse, let us collegeiate rankings from U.S. News & appearance is befitting of its reputation. I just vor of other projects. The fact that GW’s Web thoroughly change our old ways at GW and site got a makeover while Gelman remains World Report hope that the University is more thoughtful reset our priorities. in their priorities. decaying is an even more pointed example of The writer, a sophomore majoring in interna- I hearken back to a prior column of these perverse priorities. tional affairs, is a Hatchet columnist.

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The GW Hatchet News August 27, 2009 | Page A5 Pi Kapp brothers bike across country GW chapter raises $34,000 as part of Journey of Hope philanthropy by Marielle Mondon it for those who can’t,” Wallick, Wallick had a similar experi- tough days,” Wallick said, citing Hatchet Reporter junior Ross Greenky, senior Matt ence with a man in Pittsburgh. days where the team biked 90 Casale and junior Rich Alexan- “You meet someone who, at miles with a strong head wind, While many GW students opt der represented the GW Pi Kapp first glance, you may not think through hills, with a shredded for a summer internship close to chapter. They were joined by 91 you can learn a lot from. One of tire and in torrential rain. “But so campus, four brothers from the Pi other brothers from schools across the biggest barriers these people many places we went to, we were Kappa Phi fraternity found them- the country. face is society’s misunderstand- the highlight of their summer. You selves on the opposite side of the Journey of Hope, now in its ing,” he said. get to places and you meet people country this summer, ready to em- 23rd year, divided participants The cyclists also took part in that make it all worth it.” bark on a 67-day bike ride across into three different routes, start- different sports and recreational Journey of Hope’s final stop the United States. ing in either California or Seattle. activities with disabled patients. was in Washington, D.C., on Fri- The project is called Journey Participants biked an average of “In Milwaukee, we played day, Aug. 15. They made appear- of Hope, the largest event orga- 75 miles a day and stopped at dif- wheelchair sports like basketball ances in Kogan Plaza and at the nized by Push America, which is ferent cities to make “friendship and ice hockey,” Wallick said. U.S. Capitol Building. a national philanthropic organiza- visits” at advocacy centers for the “They kicked our asses.” “When we made it back to tion founded by a Pi Kapp brother disabled. In many small towns across the Capitol, I just started crying,” in 1977 and targeted toward aid- “Not many people can say the country, the mere presence of Casale said. “I missed my friends ing individuals with mental and they got to see the country but 35 fraternity brothers caused a stir, and my family and my girlfriend physical disabilities. also help people,” said Greenky. Wallick said. so much, but I had also been “We actually own and oper- “It was definitely a once-in-a-life- “We were like celebrities in thinking of this for a year straight, ate our own philanthropy,” said time experience.” the town,” Wallick said of Grand and it was over.” Journey of Hope participant Alexander said one of the Island, Neb. “We were in the pa- For Wallick, who quit his job Adam Wallick, a 2006 alumnus of most memorable parts of the trip per, on TV — basically treated like five days before the trip, finish- the Elliott School of International occurred in Albequerque. kings.” ing Journey of Hope offered fresh Affairs and Pi Kapp brother. The “The most eye-opening was While all the brothers antici- perspective on his post-graduate GW chapter alone raised $34,000 probably in Albuquerque,” Alex- pated long hours spent biking in life. through fundraisers on campus ander said. “We were introduced the summer heat, their overall “I’m grateful I made the time and sponsorships during the trip. to a girl in a wheelchair who had gratification in participating ne- to do it,” he said. “It gave me a lot Photo courtesy of Shayn prapaisilp Nationally, Pi Kapp raised a total cerebral palsy and had to commu- gated any aversions toward the of optimism. I’ll get a job eventu- Four brothers from the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity biked across of $598,000 for Push America. nicate through a computer. But trip. ally, but now I can take this experi- the country this summer as part of the Journey of Hope Adapting the mantra, “Do she still seemed so happy.” “Sure, there were a couple of ence with me.” u philanthropy.

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Great apartments. Great service. Guaranteed.™ Page A6 | August 27, 2009 News The GW Hatchet Amy Rohdin Caroline Coppel Arts Editor Contributing Editor ArtsHatchet [email protected] [email protected] H Spotlight On At Bokamoso, theatre becomes therapy One GW professor and three of her students find that, in South Africa, art can imitate life. by Amy Rhodin Arts Editor Can art change the course of a person’s life? Professor Leslie Jacobson in the depart- ment of theatre and dance believes it can. Jacobson recently returned from a mission to work at the Bokamoso Life Center in rural Winterveld, South Africa, where she helped use art to overcome disease, sexual abuse and economic hardship for the community’s youth. “The center offers an alternative to young people,” said Jacobson. “Through art, they can discover what they are good at and turn their lives around.” Every three months, about 40 10 to 18 year olds in the impoverished area are taught courses in music, dance and theatre. The day begins at 8:30 a.m. with gospel and traditional African song done by the entire group, then students work on movement, improvisation and telling personal stories, which culminates at the end of the program in a final perfor- mance put together by the students and visit- by Amy Rhodin Photo courtesy of caroline o’grady Arts Editor ing teachers. Seniors Elizabeth Acevedo, Scout Seide and Caroline O’Grady found friends half-way around the world at the Boka- “Theatre at Bokamoso is used as an in- moso Life Center in South Africa. strument of healing and change,” Jacobson Dana Tai Soon Burgess has grown from an said. “It is an opportunity for students to fo- trip – seniors Scout Seide, Elizabeth Acevedo language. Some may earn a scholarship to a ambitious karate kid in New Mexico to the head cus their thinking and learn how to express and Caroline O’Grady joined Jacobson this community or private college, while others themselves, to turn their difficult experiences year from the middle of July until August. may just have a stronger ambition to make of his own contemporary dance company in the into art.” Each brought a personal talent to share, something of themselves, Jacobson said. District. As the newly named chair of the de- Scholarships are awarded each January as Seide taught dance, Acevedo created po- The future relationship between GW and partment of theatre and dance (who previously for a dozen of the young people to spend a etry and O’Grady worked on a documentary the program may be bright, as well. Jacobson, month in the Washington area as ambassa- about the center. The girls also had the oppor- who also teaches a course called “Theatre of received a Master’s degree in dance from GW), dors of their community. Last year, the stu- tunity to view the rest of the country – tour- Social Change,” hopes to make the trip acces- the internationally renowned performer is the dents spent one week on the trip living with ing Cape Town, visiting Nelson Mandela’s sible to more interested students. Jacobson is perfect inaugural subject for Spotlight On, a new host students in GW residence halls and per- home in Johannesburg and traveling through in talks to turn the trip into a course available formed their play as a fundraiser in the Betts a game reserve. for credit in the near future. column that asks influential members of the GW Marvin Theatre. “I wanted them to get a sense of the coun- “Bokamoso really helps to build a future art community about their craft. The trip this summer was just the latest in- try, that it is a big place filled with so much for most of the [African students] who go stallment in an annual experience for Jacobson, diversity,” said Jacobson. through it,” said Jacobson. “I’d like to see that who has been returning to the South Adrica The future of students who go through this program, and our relationship with them, Hatchet Arts: Where did you first re- since the summer of 2003 to write plays and the center is bright – after all, the term Boka- continues.” u ceive your training? work with the kids. It is also an educational moso translates into “future” in the Setswana Dana Tai Soon Burgess: I was originally a martial artist from the ages of 7 to 15. At 16, I snuck into a friend’s ballet class and was hooked! Fall Concert Series HA: How long have you been studying So you’ve finally arrived in the District – but, you still need something to do during that precious free time away from class. Fortunately, D.C. this art? has ample opportunities for you to get your music fix. The list we’ve compiled is just a fraction of the music events happening in and around DTSB: 25 years. the nation’s capital over the next few months. Consider it a good starting point. –Caroline Coppel HA: What inspires you? DTSB: I am inspired by international 9:30 Club The Black Cat Merriweather dialogues with artists from various cul- 815 V St. NW 1811 14th St. NW Post Pavilion tural backgrounds. My experiences in (800) 955-5566 (202) 667-4490 Columbia, Md. South America, the Middle East and Asia (410) 715-5550 The Wallflowers w/ Butterfly Blk Jks w/ Laugh- (through the U.S. Department of State) ing Man have been the most inspiring to my cho- Boucher The Killers w/ Wolfmother Sept. 3 Sept. 29 reography, as well as to my teaching. Aug. 31 Tickets: $25 Tickets: $10 Tickets: start at $35 Although this Grammy-winning rock band has This South African band Maybe you’ve lost track of this pop-rock HA: Greatest accomplishment so far? seen several lineup changes, frontman Jakob has been declared the band since the release of “Hot Fuss,” but their DTSB: Years ago I was sent to Peru by the Dylan has kept the group strong and musically next big thing by Rolling Stone and Spin maga- latest album, “Day and Age,” has a few qual- State Department to choreograph a work sharp. Expect to hear tracks from his newest zine. Go listen to their blend of punk, soul and ity tunes. Plus, there’s always the chance that rock and decide for yourself. on the National Ballet of Peru. This expe- album, “Seeing Things.” singer Brandon Flowers will say something rience led to two Senior Fulbright Awards controversial – or at least mildly entertaining Sondre Lerche w/ JBM Electric Six w/ The Gay Blades and Mil- – during the show. and multiple years of participation in the Sept. 11 lions of Brazilians International Festival of New Dance, as well Tickets: $20 Oct. 21 The Counting Crows w/ as touring throughout Peru. I have great This Norwegian singer-songwriter has a me- Tickets: $15 Michael Franti & Spearhead and satisfaction in knowing that a relatively lodic voice and delicate, heartfelt songs. His These self-proclaimed Augustana small residency eight years ago has grown new album, “Heartbeat Radio,” will be re- “Detroit superstars” Sept. 5 leased just before the show, on Sept. 8. brought you over-the- Tickets: start at $35 into a dynamic ongoing dialogue with the top songs like “Danger! Alt-rock giants The Counting Crows are sure Peruvian contemporary dance community. Yo La Tengo w/ Endless Boogie High Voltage” and “Gay Bar,” so seeing them in con- to please – they’ve been around the block Sept. 17 cert should be anything but boring. a few times since the early ‘90s. Fans of the HA: Where do you see yourself in 10 Tickets: $20 show “Weeds” will also be familiar with Mi- years? New Jersey natives Yo La Tengo have been Le Loup w/ Nurses and Pree chael Franti & Spearhead’s work. Arrive early creating dreamy, harmonic pop since the mid Nov. 7 DTSB: I hope to be teaching a whole new to catch their unique brand of hip-hop, reg- ‘80s. Tickets: $12 gae and rock. generation of dancers here at GW, as well This family-style group – as choreographing works that speak to Ingrid Michaelson w/ Greg Holden there were six members Kings Of Leon w/ The Features contemporary issues facing America and Sept. 18 at one point – are well Sept. 8 the world regarding global identity. Tickets: $20 known around D.C. for Tickets: start at $36 This cheery songstress has worked hard for their lush instrumenta- The pop-rock group’s new single, “Use Some- her fame: she self-produced her debut album, tion and breathy vocals. body,” has gotten a lot of airplay this summer, HA: If you were unable to do your art “Boys and Girls,” and performed at several Le Loup will appeal to fans of Animal Collective and now you get a chance to hear a larger anymore, what would you do? music festivals this summer. and Sufjan Stevens. portion of their repertoire. DTSB: I would love to be a cultural at- taché for an American Embassy in South America or Asia.

HA: What is your hidden talent? DistrictMixtape Julie Bindelglass DTSB: I am a great salsa dancer! Julie Bindelglass is saying “goodbye 1. Dashboard Confessional – Age Six 6. Pitbull – Calle Ocho sweet summer” and hello to a hot new Racer 7. Katy Perry – Hot n Cold HA: What can always make you smile? year. The Student Association president 2. Joshua Radin – Closer 8. The Sounds – No One Sleeps When DTSB: I always smile when I see a young gave Arts a peek at what she’ll be listen- 3. Angry Vs The Bear – I Sing, We Sing I’m Awake dancer’s first choreographic study. It is ing to when she arrives this fall. 4. Black Eyes Peas – I Gotta Feeling 9. Sean Kingston – Fire Burning great to know that the field of dance 5. Boys Like Girls – Thunder (Acoustic) 10. Kevin Rudolf – Let It Rock continues generation after generation. Page A8 | August 27, 2009 News The GW Hatchet

significant losses in their able to invest in these mar- viding me with indispens- crease staff support for the endowments over a short kets because the University able help and counsel dur- fund-raising efforts of the LOSS period of time, he said. relies on tuition for the RESIGN ing my transition into the deans," Knapp said. "Our ef- from p. A1 Lindsey added that majority of the operating from p. A1 GW presidency,” Knapp said forts on all those fronts will other institutions invested budget, rather than the en- in the Infomail. “We have all continue." you would always prefer to in funds that lost all of dowment like many uni- GW plan a leadership re- have a zero drop, but rela- benefited from her dedicated John Kudless, the cur- their worth when Bernie versities across the county. treat, Knapp said. efforts, and I know you will rent associate vice president tive to what the market was Madoff’s Ponzi scheme im- That leaves the other insti- In addition to raising doing during that same pe- want to join me in wishing for principal gifts, will serve ploded in December. tutions with less flexibility money for additional finan- her well in her future en- as an interim vice president, riod of time, the benchmark “We didn’t have any in their investment strate- cial aid, GW is the midst of for global stocks was down deavors.” Knapp said in the Infomail. real significant problems, gies. developing a plan to fund Knapp said in an e-mail Kudless, like Knapp, over 29 percent.” other than just the general “We have an endow- the proposed $300 million Katz will present the fi- interview that he did not previously worked at Johns downturn in the market,” ment that really is not a Science and Engineering anticipate any change in the Hopkins University, and nal, audited figures to the Lindsey said. checkbook for today, but a Complex, the most expen- Board of Trustees on Oct. structure of the University's served as its executive direc- While Lindsey said it is resource for tomorrow,” he sive project in GW history. fundraising program. tor of principal gifts before 16. hard to tell how long it will said. In the Infomail, Knapp Don Lindsey, the Uni- "Under Vice President coming to GW in 2007. take for the market to re- Despite the major losses highlighted Price Jones’ suc- Price Jones's leadership, we Price Jones declined to versity’s chief investment bound and the endowment in the endowment, Lindsey cesses with raising the bar officer, said GW did not ex- recruited new leaders and comment Wednesday eve- to reach its previous high said he sees a lot of oppor- for GW’s fundraising efforts. staff for alumni relations ning. perience many of the prob- of $1.256 billion, he said he tunity in the current eco- “I would like to thank lems that other universities and international develop- – Emily Cahn contributed does not think it will hap- nomic environment, and is Laurel Price Jones for pro- ment, and we began to in- to this report did due to financial strat- pen overnight. positive that GW will come egies implemented both “My belief is that back from these setbacks. before the financial crisis growth in U.S. will be very “I see this as the best began and after the market slow and that market is time to be CIO because began to decline. going to be very volatile,” I see more opportunities Lindsey said GW ben- Always online: Lindsey said. “We see the today than I’ve seen in efitted from being differ- most opportunity outside 10 years,” Lindsey said. ent than many universities of the U.S., particularly in “Those opportunities are who rely heavily on alumni southeast Asia and Latin going to be very positive donations. Those universi- America. So what we’re for us. I’m excited about ties found themselves with doing, while still trying to these opportunities. We no cash on hand when the manage risk carefully, is have more ideas than we www.gwhatchet.com market bottomed out, forc- looking outside U.S. in oth- have cash to put to work. ing them to sell their stock er growth opportunities.” Ideas that will provide at low prices and causing Lindsey said GW is strong returns.” u

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The Hatchet at- at the scene of the arrest and it really is.” the incidents are connected, tempted to obtain a copy of a requested anonymity said a Ranking is at Trachtenberg added that Aug. 12 though they occurred on dif- police report documenting the computer, wallet and sunglass- GW’s position in the ranking ferent days and at different incident, but an employee at es were stolen from his room in same level as has not changed much over by Gabrielle Bluestone times. UPD Chief Dolores the Second District’s police sta- Ivory Tower on Aug. 22. the past two decades either Metro News Editor Stafford said in an e-mail that tion said she could not find it. In nearly all of the report- – GW has not broken the top additional security staff will Senior Christian Barrera ed burglaries, the victim said last year 50 since 1998, when the Uni- A woman was arrested be on patrol during move-in discovered that a laptop and the door was unlocked or they versity was ranked 46th. this week in connection with weekend and will be patrol- iPod had been removed from were unsure if they or their by Carly Lagrotteria The former University one of more than 12 burglar- ling the residence halls as his Ivory Tower room on Aug. roommates had unlocked the Hatchet Staff Writer president said GW remains ies that have been reported in much as possible. 19. Though he said he locked door, according to the Info- stagnant in the rankings be- GW residence halls in the past Sophomore Lindsey Hen- his door when he left the mail sent to the GW commu- University administra- cause all universities are im- two weeks. ry was napping in a friend’s room to go to work, he found nity. Stafford said students tors shrugged off the U.S. proving at nearly the same University Police Depart- room in Ivory Tower Aug. 23 it ajar around 6:45 p.m. and should make sure to keep tabs News & World Report’s an- rate, making a drastic change ment officials have also cap- when she woke up to a female his things had been moved on their property, lock their nual college ranking this in the rankings nearly im- tured video of another suspect stranger in the room. The wom- around, he said. Barrera said rooms when they are out or week, which listed GW as possible. in South Hall, and a still image an claimed to be helping some- GW Housing Programs told sleeping, and not to let strang- 53rd for the second year in a “During the last 20 from the footage has been sent one move in, and Henry asked him many different people ers into the residence halls. row, saying the rankings are years, we’ve gone as high out in an Infomail alert. The her to leave. Henry’s friend had access to the rooms, and – Emily Cahn and Amy not indicative of the value or as 46th and as low as 54th. person in the image is a black later realized a wallet had been UPD suggested he file a report D’Onofrio contributed to this popularity of a GW degree. Statistically, that’s a non- stolen and called UPD. Henry with MPD. report. GW shares the 53rd spot change,” Trachtenberg said. with the University of Mary- “Tiny little fractions that land and Ohio State Uni- make up the packed group versity, but the University have no meaningful differ- Six SA senators resign from office fared better when ranked by entiation.” high school guidance coun- Robert Chernak, senior vice president for Student reasons for the departures, that they were not expect- Of the six resigning sen- selors. Holding its position Legislature has like new commitments and ing or transfer to another ators, two sat on the Finance at 34th, GW received a 4.2 and Academic Support Ser- vices, agreed that the rank- heavy workloads. Three school,” said Baker, adding Committee, two sat on the out of 5 in the category that transferred from GW. that he and Executive Vice Academic Affairs Commit- asks guidance counselors to ings have had a limited im- a total of 10 pact. “I am resigning my Sen- President Jason Lifton had tee, one was on the Rules rank schools based on which ate position because I do not discussed the possibility of Committee and one was on universities offer the best “There has not been re- cently any evidence of corre- vacancies to fill think I would have enough some senators choosing not the Student Life Commit- educations to their students. time to effectively represent to return. tee. GW shares its position with lation between our rankings and the growing popular- by Madeleine Morgenstern my constituency,” William- “We are both commit- Billah and Maschal, both 10 other schools, including son said. As a new member ted to having a full and ac- graduate student senators, Boston University, Brandeis ity of GW among students Hatchet Staff Writer applying for admission,” of The George Washington countable Senate, therefore were on the Finance Com- University and Wake Forest University Law Review, we asked senators if they mittee. The Hatchet previ- University. Chernak said in an e-mail. Six Student Associa- “Applications are up this tion senators have resigned he said his other activities were going to resign, to do ously reported in May that University President would not allow him the so sooner rather than later,” six of the eight of the Fi- Emeritus Stephen Joel Tra- year and as you know, so too from their elected positions has the size and quality of before the start of the school time required to work on Baker said. nance Committee members chtenberg questioned the graduate student issues. In May, the Senate-elect were graduate students, magazine’s rankings, saying the freshman class been up year, leaving the Senate with as well. Guess #53 is a lucky a total of ten vacancies. Rashmi Raja said she had only four unfilled seats, giving them a three-quar- they have not changed much was in a similar situation, a low number compared to ter majority. Neither Billah in more than 20 years. number!” Mushfique Shams Bil- While Trachtenberg said lah (Law), Tyler Hart- and between her internship previous years. Lifton said nor Maschal responded to “Harvard, Yale and Princ- and course load, could not that even with these newest Hatchet e-mails. eton have been ranked 1-2-3 there is some merit to the man (SPHHS-U), Brittany U.S. News rankings, he said Maschal (GSHED), Jason give the Senate her full ded- resignations, he is looking Interested Senate appli- since before I was born,” ication. forward to starting the year cants will be interviewed by Trachtenberg said. “The first a student should not base Pearl (Law), Rashmi Raja their college decision on the (SEAS-G) and Sean Wil- Baker said that having a with a very full Senate. the Rules Committee and 50 have pretty much been few senators resign over the “We will get underway require confirmation by the constant for the last 20 years. rank of a school, but rather liamson (G-At Large) all choose a school that best fits told Rules Committee Chair summer is to be expected. with the year as planned existing Senate. Baker ex- At some point, U.S. News “There are usually a and I’m not concerned in pects the first few Senate & World Report should be them. Jamie Baker (CPS-G) that they would not be returning couple of senators who re- the least bit about the open meetings will include con- embarrassed to publish their Trachtenberg used the firmation votes to approve example of the University of to the Senate. alize they have taken on too seats holding us back,” Lif- magazine because they are much of a load, got a job ton said. new members. u publishing the same data Colorado at Boulder. While They cited a variety of [every year].” GW is ranked higher than Vice President for Aca- the University of Colorado, demic Affairs Donald Leh- it doesn’t necessarily mean man said that while the Uni- a student should choose GW versity does use the rankings over it. to see where improvements “[Colorado is] a beautiful should be made, the report is school and the air is fresh and taken with a grain of salt. the skiing is great, so if your “The U.S. News rank- goal is to have that certain ings are taken as one among kind of college experience, a number of measures as to coming to GW is wrong and how we are doing in improv- going to Colorado is right,” ing GW academically and Trachtenberg said. “But if otherwise,” Lehman said in you want an urban experi- an e-mail. “At the same time, ence or if you want the kinds we realize through care- of internships and type of ful study of the underlying political science and eco- assumptions, etc., that the nomics and international af- U.S. News rankings are not fairs programs GW has, then totally objective. At least 30 GW is right for you.” percent of the assessment – Emily Cahn contributed is subjective and therefore to this report. Page A10 | August 27, 2009 News The GW Hatchet Sedaris, Atwood will speak at Lisner Class of 2013 Michael Chabon and Al Gore round out the venue's fall lineup By the Numbers by SARAH SCIRE dramatic reading from her Senior News Editor newest novel, “The Year of the Flood,” with the help Bestselling authors Mar- of several students, accord- Size freshmen garet Atwood and David ing to the Lisner Web site. 2550 Sedaris have been added Joining Sedaris and At- to the long list of celebrity wood at Lisner in the fall is authors appearing at Lisner Pulitzer Prize-winning au- Auditorium in the fall. thor Michael Chabon, who Sedaris, the popular hu- will speak Oct. 9 at 8 p.m. 45% Male mor author of “When You Chabon read at GW last Gender Are Engulfed in Flames,” year, as part of an English “Dress Your Family in Cor- class designed to introduce duroy and Denim,” and “Me students to prominent Jew- 55% Female Talk Pretty One Day,” will ish-American authors. speak Oct. 7 at 8 p.m. His Former Vice President appearances in Lisner are Al Gore will read from his a regular fall favorite. At- new book, “Our Choice,” Margaret Atwood David Sedaris wood, known for her novels on Nov. 5. No ticket infor- SATs point increase from 2008 “The Handmaid’s Tale” and mation has been released tion with Politics and Prose wood. The Lisner Box Office 18 “The Blind Assassin,” will for the Chabon or Gore Bookstore. is Tuesday through Friday, speak Oct. 30 at 8 p.m. readings, and both events Student tickets for the 11a.m. to 5p.m. and accepts At the Atwood event, are being held in conjunc- Sedaris event start at $15, cash, GWorld, MasterCard the writer will conduct a and it will cost $10 to see At- and Visa. u 12% Asian Diversity 6% African American

8% Hispanic

14% New York

12% New Jersey Top 5 States 10% Massachusetts

8% California

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fewer transfer Transfers 101 students than 2008

the waitlist, the Univer- sity reduced the number of ADMISSIONS transfer students admitted from p. A1 to GW to allow for a larger freshman class. jobs in some very challeng- “We cut back a little bit ing times.” on our transfer admits to Chernak also attributed make up for some of the the increase in yield rate freshmen. We admitted – the number of accepted much less,” Chernak said. students who enroll at the “This year we admitted 440 University – to aggressive and we reduced the num- measures taken by the Board ber of transfers to roughly of Trustees late last spring, 220.” which added $10 million to GW officials have much the undergraduate financial spent the summer focusing aid allocation. on meeting the academic “Given the present eco- and housing needs of a larg- nomic conditions, the num- er incoming class, Chernak ber of students enrolling added. this year shows the strength Caitlin Huntley, the of The George Washington University’s director of aca- University in the market- demic scheduling, said her place,” Executive Dean of office has been receiving Undergraduate Admissions requests to add additional Kathryn Napper said in an sections to classes through- e-mail. out the summer. While GW prepares for a “We provided each of bigger freshman class, near- the affected schools with by schools like Virginia Tech a list of times when rooms and the University of Mary- were available,” Huntley land are using waitlisted said in an e-mail. “After- students to fill spots vacat- noons between 12:45 and 2 ed by a larger than expect- p.m. were booked solid (and ed “summer melt,” which have been since the sched- is the loss of students who ule posted last spring), but were accepted and made a there was room throughout deposit. A recent Washing- the week to add sections be- ton Post article said Virginia fore noon.” Tech has already pulled 309 Chernak said the Uni- students from its waitlist. versity expects every stu- Napper said a simi- dent to have a bed and full lar waitlist for the class of class schedule when the fall 2013 was established in the term begins. spring, but was dismissed “They might not have early in the summer. that perfect schedule and “We did offer a waitlist may not be in all the classes option to some applicants they preferred but it seems back in the spring; how- that at this stage of the game ever, given the number of that most people have been deposits received, we let able to find sufficient class those students know earlier space to fill up their sched- this summer that we could ules,” Chernak said. “For- not offer them space in the tunately, this year in terms class,” Napper said in an e- of classes and housing it mail. worked out.” u In addition to dropping

really an option because of travel time needed to get SWW over to the other building, from p. A1 we have a few students who take 8 a.m. classes in Fung- graduate high school with er, and come catty-corner an associate degree from here for 8:45.” the University, take GW For Morris, the recon- classes for college credit struction has given her ad- before and after the school ditional pride in her alma day, and use GW facilities mater. for assemblies, gradua- “I think it gives us a little tion and open houses. The more recognition and more partnership is mutually people will know about us beneficial, however, with because I remember fresh- GW graduate students us- man year when people ing School Without Walls would ask me what school classes in the evening. I went to, I’d say, ‘School “I have handled the ap- Without Walls,’ and they’d plications for the GW cours- say ‘What school is that?’ es, and the students just But now I say I go to School have a lot more options now Without Walls and they’re that we’re back on campus,” like, ‘Oh the new school in counselor Lauren Dietz said. GW,’” Morris said. “And Just can't get enough? www.gwhatchet.com “So whereas last year, taking that’s my school! So it feels a class before school wasn’t good.” u Dan Greene Sports Editor Sports [email protected] H Eger scores twice as W. soccer wins SUMMER STORIES: by dan greene Madelyn Bagby Sports Editor Se n i o r / Vo l l e y b a l l At halftime of her team’s I spent 10 weeks in Burkina season opener against Towson Monday, GW women’s soccer Faso volunteering for head coach Tanya Vogel knew an NGO called Friends she had to make some changes. Her team found itself in a score- of African Village Librar- less tie after having spent the ies helping organize and run summer previous 45 minutes jockeying for scant, fruitless opportunities reading camps for fifth graders at a to score and clearing out oppos- rural village library. It was an incredible ing threats in their own box. experience and I will never forget the So she and her staff did just that, switching up the team’s eagerness of each child to learn as well plan of attack – namely shifting as the openness and warmth of the the shape of their 4-3-3 forma- tion’s top third, for those inter- Burkinabe people in general. ested in such details – and sent her squad out to implement them. The results? In two min- adriana moya utes, a goal by senior Brittany Eger; in another two minutes, r e s h m a n o c c e r F / S another Eger goal; and 45 min- This summer I went to utes later, a 2-1 victory in the Santiago de Chile for three books to start the year the way she had hoped. weeks and tried out for “You saw the team change,” the U-20 Chilean Women's Vogel said of GW’s (1-0) play at Chris Gregory/Hatchet photographer the onset of the second half. “As Sophomore Sierra Smidinger, left, fends off a Towson defender in Monday's 2-1 season-opening victory. It was a cross from Smid- National Team. I made the team and they gained that confidence, as inger that teammate Brittany Eger redirected into the back of the net for the second of her two goals in the game. the hope is to play with them in the they gained that kind of swag- ger, I knew it was going to up the second score by fending goalkeeper who registered the where one team was forced to South American U-20 Cup in Columbia happen. It was just a matter of off a mugging Tiger defender second most saves in the Atlantic preserve a slim lead against an this upcoming January and February, time.” and striking a well-placed cross 10 as a freshman last fall. “Noth- urgent offense looking to knot The initial breakthrough toward Eger, who redirected ing we could do about it.” the score. Even in a season as which is the qualifying tournament for came from the head of Eger, it toward the goal and past the Their margin of error young as this, she said such pre- the U-20 World Cup. who provided the final touch on keeper to give the Colonials a shrunken to one, the Colonials season preparation made the a chain of three Colonials that two-tally edge. altered their strategy to milk situation’s realization a familiar included classmate Dara Rosen With their sudden and rela- the clock and preserve their one and allowed GW to function and junior Jillian Morgan. After tively comfortable cushion, the lead as time ticked away to- despite the pressure. jillian morgan Eger had a shot deflected out of Colonials remained in control ward the game’s conclusion. “There wasn’t any room for Ju n i o r / So c c e r bounds on GW’s first chance of for most of the next half-hour Each GW possession teetered mistakes, so we were a little bit the second half, Rosen booted of play. A late threat emerged, on the brink of becoming a focused, but I don’t think we got This summer I worked for her corner kick out of the shad- however, when GW was whis- game of keep-away as they nervous or freaked out or any- a human rights NGO in ows stretching across the field tled for an incidental handball declined to aggressively push thing,” Rowe said. D.C. called TASSC Inter- and toward the goal’s far post, amid a tangle of players inside for further scoring opportuni- After a dozen careful min- where Morgan headed it back their own penalty box, earning ties, lest they leave themselves utes, the Colonials had success- national, which works toward an unmarked Egen on Towson a penalty kick inside prone to unnecessary risks of fully preserved their lead and with and for torture survivors, helping the opposite side of the net for of the game’s final 13 minutes. counter-attack. made the first mark of their sea- the game’s first goal. Tiger senior Daniela Rasanova “You can’t be stupid at that son in the win column. them to start new lives in the U.S. and “I was ready for it to come took advantage, striking her op- point,” Vogel said. “You’ve got “We definitely wanted to working to stop governments from back,” Egen said. “That’s my portune shot past a diving Lind- to be a little bit more cautious.” make a statement,” Eger said. “I job, to creep off the goal and sey Rowe to cut the Colonials’ Rowe said the team was think we did that.” torturing around the world. It was a pick up the trash.” lead to one. well prepared for such circum- GW continues their season great internship for me because I want Just over two minutes later, “It was just a bad situation,” stances, having run through Friday with a trip to Old Domin- sophomore Sierra Smidinger set said Rowe, GW’s sophomore countless scenarios in practice ion. Game time is set for 7 p.m. u to become a human rights lawyer. Standout Stadler, a team player Teams to return In brIEf: to Smith Center ROWING COACH LEAVES Greg Myhr, GW's men's rowing by dan greene coach for the past four years, has Sports Editor accepted the head coaching position After temporarily vacating Smith at the University of Pennsylvania, Center for the past few months due to ongoing construction, GW’s men’s and GW's athletic department announced women’s athletic teams will be official- this week. ly moving into their new locker rooms Monday, Assistant Director of Athletics The Colonials finished this past for Facilities Jason Wilson said Wednes- season ranked 15th nationally and day. The men’s water polo and men’s were named the third-most improved and women’s cross country teams al- squad at the 2009 IRA Champion- ready moved into their respective spaces ships in June. earlier this week, Wilson said. The men’s water polo team even held Monday’s practice in the arena’s revamped pool, though they were later relocated to the A-10 OFFICES MOVE TO VA. Mount Vernon campus for the remain- der of the week when one of the pool’s The Atlantic 10 offices will be monitoring units proved unready. Wil- moved to Newport News, Va. this son said the move was precautionary and that the team will return to the Smith fall, the conference announced earlier Center pool Monday. this month. The current phase of renovations be- gan in March after the conclusion of the The shift comes after spending Hatchet file photo men’s and women’s basketball seasons. the last 14 years in Philadelphia, which Senior Andy Stadler, shown here last season, was named to a watch list for the Hermann Trophy, college soc- Work continued through the summer as cer's top individual honor. Stadler said he would rather win games with his team than be honored on his own. the building remained occupied by the is home to three of the conference's school’s athletic administration, which 14 member schools. GW Director of by dan greene ment,” he said. “We came so close the past temporarily shifted its offices to the aux- Sports Editor two years, especially last year.” iliary gym amid the construction. Athletics Jack Kvancz said the move That, they did. Needing only a draw Several other aspects of the renova- was financially motivated. The Hermann Trophy is a big deal. at home in their season-ending Senior Day tion were completed over the summer, Given annually by the Missouri Athletic Kvancz also said that he is excited match against St. Bonaventure last fall, including the fitness center, varsity free Club to the nation’s top collegiate soccer GW fell 2-1 after surrendering a goal in the weight room and academic suite on the for the conference to be based in a player of each gender, past winners in- game’s 76th minute and failing to retaliate. first floor. Visitors will also notice the city where it can garner more atten- clude Claudio Reyna, Alexei Lalas, Mia The loss and its consequences have pro- new lighting fixtures hanging from the Hamm, Kristine Lilly – prominent fix- vided an added sense of urgency for the ceiling and, perhaps most prominently, a tion without competing with local tures on the U.S. soccer scene and some of Colonials’ senior players, Stadler said, add- full replacement of the bleacher sections professional sports franchises. the nation’s most prominent faces in the ing that he and his teammates have been with chair-back seating. sport. playing together for the last few weeks to “It looks awesome,” Wilson said. Being considered for the honor, then, rekindle their chemistry and prepare for the “The feedback has been incredible. The seems like it would be a fairly big deal in upcoming season. coaches are very excited.” and of itself. Thirty-eight men’s players “We’re all used to each other,” he said. According to Wilson, the lone struc- were named to the award’s watch list this “So we know what we want to do.” tural delay stemmed from the Colonials month, and as such were acknowledged by As for his individual goals, he stressed Club, an exclusive area for the basketball the award’s committee as being worthy of the importance of staying healthy. He said program’s top donors. The club is locat- Number crunch: nomination for the sport’s top individual he has been running distances of two to ed on the arena’s western side, on court honor. three miles two or three times a week since level beneath the stands. It is still expect- The number of goals But GW senior Andy Stadler, one of last season’s conclusion in November, hop- ed to be ready for basketball season in senior Brittany Eger those 38, has a bit of a different perspective ing to enter this season in better condition November, if not sooner, Wilson said. scored in a span of 2 on things. than he had in seasons past. The other work remaining to be minutes and 34 sec- “It’s all right, I guess,” said Stadler, His offseason included two months completed in this current phase is most- who scored 14 goals last season and enters training with teammate Nikolay Aleksan- ly cosmetic, Wilson said, such as paint- onds in the GW wom- this season 10th in school history with 22. drov and other college standouts at a youth ing and signage. 2 en's soccer team's “There’s a lot of players on it, so I don’t look soccer program in Michigan. Local favorit- “It’s like moving into a new house,” season-opening victory over into it that much.” ism limited his playing time, he said, but it Wilson said. “You go in and there are just Towson Monday at the Mount Thirty-eight players may seem like a only drove him to work harder on his own some last minute things you’ve just got lot, but considering the thousands of play- accord. to touch up.” Vernon Athletic Complex. ers spread across Division I and its nearly While those running the Michigan camp The first official athletic competition three dozen conferences, it’s still pretty se- may not have taken notice of his skills, op- will take place Oct. 2, when the women’s lect company. But even winning the award posing teams have certainly come to notice volleyball team will host Rhode Island. – and thus appearing on the all-important the threat he provides on offense. But will The volleyball and men’s water polo list of one – isn’t much of a goal for Sta- his placement on the watch list do him more teams will play all of their nonconfer- dler. harm than good, prompting extra attention ence games away from Foggy Bottom Last Word: “If we don’t win, then it doesn’t mean from those charged with defending him? to accommodate the completion of the “It's like moving into a new house. anything,” the Wisconsin native said. “I’d If it does, it won’t be anything new. renovation project. The first home water rather win games than win (the Hermann “At the end of last year, people started polo match will be Oct. 8 against Buck- You go in and there are just some Trophy).” man-marking me, they started playing dif- nell. Classic athlete-speak, sure, but it’s hard ferently,” Stadler said. “So I don’t think any- The building will also host the Uni- last-minute things you've just got to hear Stadler say it and not believe him. He thing’s going to change really.” versity Convocation this Sunday. and his fellow seniors on the team have yet to touch up.” “I’ll be the same,” he said. “Just go out A third phase of renovation is sched- to reach the Atlantic 10’s postseason in their there and try to win and score.” uled to be completed by early 2011 and - Jason Wilson, assistant director GW careers, a fact they are all too aware of Stadler and the Colonials open their will include changes to the exterior and entering their final season as Colonials. season next Wednesday against American entrances to the building, as well as new of athletics, on the Smith Center “I’ll be really, really angry and disap- in the D.C. College Cup, hosted by George concessions concourses. u pointed if we don’t make the A-10 Tourna- Mason in Fairfax, Va. u August 27, 2009 | Page A12 News The GW Hatchet Study finds cocaine University has plan for present on most bills 'active shooter scenario' “What we confirmed was people turning to cocaine,” that if you take a random bill Zuo said in a statement issued by Amy D'Onofrio out of your wallet, or any- by the American Chemical So- Contributing News Editor body’s wallet, and test it for co- ciety. caine, we can actually see and Vertes said the first bill he More than two years af- Nine in 10 detect and identify the cocaine tested was positive for cocaine. ter the Virginia Tech shoot- on the bills,” Vertes said. His assistant, Peter Nemes, also ing, most schools are still Cocaine is present on 95 tested several bills, all of which unprepared for “an active samples test percent of banknotes analyzed tested positive. shooter scenario” and lack in Washington, according to a In the test, chemicals are the basic tools to prevent study presented by University placed on the surface of the bill and deal with a mass-casu- positive of Massachusetts Dartmouth and high voltage is applied. alty event, according to a professor Yuegang Zuo at the Molecules on the bill are driv- study published in the lat- by Amy D'Onofrio national meeting of the Ameri- en by the voltage into a mass est issue of Radiologic Tech- Contributing News Editor can Chemical Society last week. spectrometer that analyzes the nology, a scholarly journal. That percentage is higher than droplets. The study’s author, A GW chemist recently the national average of cocaine While the amount of co- Tammy Curtis, an assistant confirmed the basic premise of on currency, which is 90 per- caine on each bill was not mea- professor of radiologic sci- a study revealed last week that cent, according to the study. sured, Vertes said that most ences at Northwestern State the presence of cocaine is very Though the amounts of bills contain trace amounts University in Louisiana, common on U.S. currency. cocaine found on the bills were that result from contamination found that only five schools Using a technique devel- small, the findings represent a in circulation and ATM ma- out of 28 reviewed had poli- oped by a laboratory at Purdue 20 percent increase from a sim- chines. cies pertaining to an active University, GW chemistry pro- ilar study conducted just two “My understanding from shooter situation. fessor Akos Vertes tested mon- years ago. other studies out there indi- Executive Vice President ey for cocaine in a GW lab after “I’m not sure why we’ve cate that on average we are and Treasurer Lou Katz said local television station WUSA9 seen this apparent increase, but talking about a fraction of a GW has an extensive plan challenged the scientist to de- it could be related to the eco- microgram, so it’s a very small for what to do if there were tect the drug. nomic downturn, with stressed amount,” he said. u to be an active shooter on campus, noting that the Uni- versity benefits from mul- tiple nearby police forces. “If God forbid any- thing like that happened, we would get an enormous amount of attention instan- taneously, not only from [the Metropolitan Police Department] who we have an excellent working rela- tionship with, but by the protective service and Se- Hatchet file photo cret Service. They all are in A University Police Department officer receives calls in the department's this area,” Katz said. “They dispatch center. view this as a very secure area.” the public. Despite the fact that the University Police Chief Although GW has a plan University has a plan to pre- Dolores Stafford echoed if a gunman appeared on vent a mass-casualty event, Katz’s sentiments, add- campus, Stafford said she is Katz said that a gunman ing that UPD officers have wary of the study’s results, could do a lot of damage in “participated in an exercise as the author of the study a short period of time. with MPD to practice our used only university Web “If somebody wants joint response to that type sites to collect data on their to do wrong they can, but of scenario.” emergency procedures. we do have a good plan in One of the main catego- “It is important to note place and we try to monitor ries looked at in the study that the study... was complet- certain types of activity,” was how universities utilize ed by reviewing Web sites of Katz said. “We think we’re community partners to pre- institutions,” Stafford said doing everything we can be vent campus shootings. in an e-mail. “Those results doing, but at the end of the Stafford said much of can be misleading, as some day, if a person wants to do the planning for incidents of the plans for that type of something that is like that, involve developing de- incident would not be avail- it can happen.” partmental procedures that able on a public Web site for – Emily Cahn contributed would not be available to review.” to this report. Always online: www.gwhatchet.com The GW Hatchet News August 27, 2009 | Page A13 SMPA prof. to lead release of journalism encyclopedia A presidential summer A new “encyclopedia of technology, legal issues and History of CBS News” and journalism” is being released court cases, and ownership “The History of Radio News- under the direction of School and economics. casters.” by Keegan Bales can achieve here in Wash- Knapp said he was of Media and Public Affairs Sterling said working “It was a real honor and a Hatchet Reporter ington.” pleased with the increased professor Christopher Sterling, with his fellow SMPA con- pleasure [to work on the ency- During the retreat, the alumni involvement this and will include contributions tributors – including Michael clopedia],” Freedman said. University President Board of Trustees and an year. from several other professors Freedman, former vice presi- According to Sterling, the Steven Knapp spent the advisory board composed “We are always trying and SMPA graduate students. dent of communications and encyclopedia should be avail- summer as many GW stu- of faculty, alumni and par- to strengthen ties with the The encyclopedia will be a general manager of CBS Ra- able in about a month. There dents do: working and find- ents conducted discussion alumni who are becoming six-volume set of books cover- dio News Network – was his is also a book party planned ing time to escape D.C.’s groups on topics like the more and more engaged ing print, broadcast, Internet “favorite part” of the entire for mid-October in New York, legendary humidity. economy, sustainability, in where we are going as a journalism, U.S. and interna- process. Freedman wrote two he said. Knapp enjoyed a busy and global leadership, and university, both by recruit- tional perspectives, history, chapters of the book: “The – Cameron Dux summer, participating in set goals for both individual ing students and contribut- the GW Leadership Retreat, schools and the University ing financially to things like vacationing with his fam- as a whole. student aid,” Knapp said. ily in Utah and visiting his Wayne Clough, who is Knapp then took a vaca- private farm in Sparks, Md., the secretary of the Smith- tion to southern Utah with where he raises sheep. sonian Institution and the his wife, his daughter Sar- The retreat, which is former president of the ah, and his son Jesse. held every three years and Georgia Institute of Tech- They spent a week hik- is designed to determine nology, served as the key- ing and taking in the views the direction the University note speaker. at Zion National Park, Bryce is heading, took place June Knapp described public Canyon and the Grand 25 through June 27 in Cam- service as “crucial to our Staircase. bridge, Md. identity as a university,” Knapp said the sights Knapp said the event and increasing GW’s com- were “pretty spectacular” and “was a good moment to fo- mitment to public service was excited to see prehistoric cus on what we can achieve was a recurring theme in drawings and carvings done as a University and what we the program’s discussions. by Native Americans. u

eyes, nose and mouth, that that classes are accessible you don’t share eating or to students that need to SWINE drinking utensils, and if stay in their room if they from p. A1 you feel sick, you don’t go are sick and students to class and you limit your would be able to continue problem before... so we are contact with others.” to communicate directly kind of looking at different While a vaccine for through their professors if levels of approaching and swine flu is not yet open they are sick,” Baldassaro trying to find a picture of to the public, Goldenberg said. “But the recommen- what could be and what said flu shot clinics for sea- dation is to stay in your measures we could take,” sonal influenza will begin room if you are not feeling said Dr. Isabel Goldenberg, Sept. 16 and will be held in well.” medical director of Student the Marvin Center. Another idea is a So- Health Service. When available, the dexo food delivery ser- Sarah Baldassaro, as- swine flu vaccine will vice, which would allow sistant vice president for be distributed through students confined to their communications, said that the D.C. Department of dorm rooms to order food for now, the University is Health, and Goldenberg directly to their residence focusing on a educational said she has been in con- hall room. campaign to help prevent stant contact with the “We are looking to be the spread of germs. Bal- agency to make sure that sure that it is food that is dassaro said hand sanitizer GW students will be able appropriate,” Goldenberg will be readily available in to receive the immuniza- said. “That it is healthy, University buildings like tion. well balanced, soft, if you residence hall lobbies and Though prevention is have a sore throat so you common areas where stu- a large part of the Univer- can swallow... trying to re- dents congregate. The Uni- sity’s plan, they have been place a little bit the type versity is also encourag- playing with other ideas of care that you would re- ing students to wash their in case a large number of ceive at home.” hands, cover their mouth students were to become For now, the University and nose when they cough infected at the same time. recommends that students or sneeze, and stay inside One idea on the table utilize the campus advi- if they are feeling sick. is utilizing current Black- sory system for updates on “According to the board technology, which flu related issues. [Centers for Disease Con- allows professors to hold “We want to make sure trol], the virus is transmit- virtual classrooms, there- that students who are feel- ted through close personal by enabling ill students to ing sick have the services contact,” Baldassaro said. participate in academic life they need and the support “So it’s making sure you even if they are confined to they need,” Baldassaro wash your hands regularly, their residence hall rooms. said. u that you don’t touch your “We want to make sure August 27, 2009 | Page A14 News The GW Hatchet Students speak out on Gelman system

design the system, said Reservation the time limit is designed to keep small groups from monopolizing the rooms all system draws day. Students are allowed to use the study rooms with- ire on Internet out a reservation, but a student with a printed-out by Amanda Dick receipt of the online reser- Campus News Editor vation would have priority for the room. The launch of the online Hatchet reader "Liz" Gelman Library room res- commented on an Aug. 21 ervation system is spurring blog about the system, say- discussion about the best viktors dindzans | photo editor ing, “I’d be pretty angry way to use the 30 Gelman if I spent time looking for Square 54, seen here from the University parking garage in a composite photo, is on track for completion in 2011, but no new signed leases have been an- study rooms before students nounced. The first-floor slab of concrete will be poured in the coming weeks, said Boston Properties Senior Project Manager Jake Stroman. a room, finally found one, have even begun studying and got kicked out 15 min- for the semester. ute (sic) later by a ‘reserva- Students are voicing tion’ without any warning... their opinions on the new A block of reservation-only No new leases signed for Square 54 system that will allow li- rooms would be better. That brary-goers to reserve study way if you find a seat in one, rooms for up to two weeks you already know you’re Construction up to ground level, still scheduled for completion in 2011 in advance by using Twitter running the risk of being and commenting on Face- kicked out.” book groups and blogs. A by Amy d'onofrio tered on the first floor, Boston square feet of the development nal reported in February that Some students have majority of the new media Contributing News Editor Properties Senior Project Man- last fall. Square 54 has a total of Giant Food was in negotiations voiced concerns about ways feedback has been negative. ager Jake Stroman said in an 450,000 square feet of commer- with the company. their peers could abuse the “Technology is great. Though construction on e-mail. cial office space, over 300 rental Summer construction work new system. Reservations People are using it to voice Square 54 has stayed on sched- “We are currently framing apartment units, and 84,000 has included concrete work on for rooms are accepted up to their opinions about [the ule this summer and is slated and will be pouring the first- square feet of retail space on the building’s below grade ga- two weeks in advance, dur- room reservation system], for completion in 2011, no new floor slab of the office build- the 2.6 acre site at 2200 Penn- rage structure, and utility work ing which time study plans but at the same time, if it’s leases have been signed for the ing, courtyard, and residential sylvania Ave. has closed an additional lane of could change. not broke, don’t fix it,” said property, the site’s developer building in the coming weeks,” Stroman said Boston Prop- traffic on 22nd Street between Connor Walsh, chair Stephen Mollen, a junior said. Stroman said. erties is still in negotiations I Street and Pennsylvania Av- of the Student Association who created the “No Gelman The mixed-use project, Despite the ongoing con- with a tenant for space allotted enue since the first week of Finance Committee, wrote Study Room Reservations” located across the street from struction, only one signed for a full service grocery store, August, according to construc- on his Twitter page, “New group on Facebook. GW Hospital, will be complete lease has been announced so but said he cannot disclose tion updates. The lane has been Gelman reservation system Mollen said he origi- in the first quarter of 2011, and far. Hunton & Williams, a law which supermarket chain it is. closed Monday through Satur- is a bad idea. Theres (sic) no nally created the group in construction is currently cen- firm, signed a lease for 190,000 The Washington Business Jour- day from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. u cost if you book rooms and February after he saw a flyer dont (sic) use. Poor solution posted in a library bathroom to study space problem.” announcing the idea. Alumnus Riki Parikh, “I thought it would be former editor in chief of The Sorority rush, service event clash a catastrophe. There are Daily Colonial news Web probably going to be a lot of site, made one of the only the fall semester, are scheduled Tim Miller said that students “Hopefully we will have problems with the system. positive comments. Parikh Both events to take place on the same day, will be able to attend both ac- some faculty who will see a Library staff will be needed called the plan “Such a Sept. 11. About 20 percent of tivities. worthwhile connection be- to solve conflicts... it will good idea!” on his Twitter women are members of Greek- "While we do realize that it tween their course and having create a disruptive environ- page. scheduled for letter life on campus. will be a full day for women par- their students participate in ment,” Mollen said. Gelman Library is en- The events were scheduled ticipating in both activities, there the day of service,” Senior Vice In addition to the po- couraging students to pro- Sept. 11 with a half-hour gap in between, is enough flexibility in the sched- President Robert Chernak said tential for disruption of the vide feedback about the with Freshmen Day of Service ule to support students' interests in an e-mail. quiet study environment, new system on its own Twit- ending at 4:30 p.m., and sorority in participating in both events," Chernak said nothing could Mollen is concerned about ter page. Bietila said a focus by LAUREN JACOBSON recruitment beginning at 5 p.m. Miller said in an e-mail. be done on the administration’s the time limit with the new Hatchet Reporter group will also be held later Shannon Donahue, the Already, 25 percent of the end to change the date of Fresh- reservation system. Stu- in the fall after the system freshman service coordinator, freshman class have signed up men Day of Service. ServiceNa- dents in groups of two or has been in place for a few Scheduling conflicts have said in an e-mail that while the to participate in Freshmen Day tion, an organization dedicated more can reserve a room for thrown a wrench into the plans months. closing event of Freshmen Day of Service, Donahue said, who to promoting civic engagement, two-hour time periods. “We’re going to give it of female students who planned of Service – a candlelight vigil added she thinks many more chose the date. “Sometimes a group on both rushing a sorority and a whirl... If students don’t – will take place after the start will sign up. For those students unable project could take longer like it, we’ll stop it. At least participating in the Freshmen of sorority recruitment, “service Freshmen Day of Service or unwilling to participate in than the time limit. People Day of Service. we’re trying to make this activities will take place early in may also find itself needing to Freshmen Day of Service, Do- could be getting kicked out easier for students,” Uni- The Day of Service and Pan- the day and should not impact overcome another hurdle, as nahue said some service oppor- in the midst of their work,” hellenic sorority recruitment, versity Librarian Jack Sig- a freshman’s participation in the activity is scheduled on a tunities will also be offered on Mollen said. gins said. two of the largest activities sorority recruitment.” Friday, when many freshmen Sept. 12 for those with recruit- David Bietila, a Univer- freshmen participate in during u – Emily Cahn contributed Student activities director students have classes. ment or class commitments. sity librarian who helped to this report The GW Hatchet Classifieds August 27, 2009| Page A15 GWMa r k e t p l a c e www.gwmarketplace.com (202) 994-7079 | [email protected]

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This week in 11 Years Ago... 12 Years Ago... 33 Years Ago... Phillip Amsterdam Hall The GWorld card made Three rapes occured in the GW HIstory: (formerly New Hall) its debut, replacing an University Parking Garage. Life opened its doors. older ID system. The suspect was caught.

t’s a new year, with a new dorm, new freshmen and all those new clothes you spent your summer buying. And now that it’s a new semester, you Idon’t want to be caught walking down H Street in last year’s trends – so take in a few tips for fall and be at the top of your fashion class. Be sure to mix and match your own existing clothes with cheap buys and, once in a while, splurge; but as long as you make it your own, these key pieces will keep you on track. And guys, don’t feel left out. Most of these suggestions can be tuned toward the male wardrobe. Just look at the band Kings of Leon or Jared Leto to catch a glimpse of rocker chic. The Leather Jacket It’s back again. Light, dark, tex- tured or smooth. Any way you have it, just rock it. The Slouchy Bag There is nothing better than that comfy bag you can throw over your shoulder and magically holds everything. Choose a jewel tone: navy, burgundy or a rich, dark green. Tip: use a small zippered pouch so contents do not fall to the bottom. Detailed Jeans Whether they are distressed and ripped through the leg, or embel- lished with studs or tie-dyed, just remember to keep them skinny.

Boots Time to put away those flip-flops 1 2 and choose from fall’s endless choices of sexy, rocker and glam boots. The bootie is back again photo illustrations by Anne Wernikoff | assistant photo editor Model: Leah Grubb – high heeled, open-toed or even flat. If you really love fashion, splurge on the over-the-knee flat boot for fall. Platform high heel boots continue to be a key look. Update them with zipper accents or edgy straps. Leggings Do I even need to remind you? But there is a much broader variety A Fashionable Fall this season with everything from animal print to shiny lamé. Just It’s back-to-school time, and that can keep it classy – not trashy – with the leggings. Think moderation. only mean one thing: it’s time to look good A Feminine Piece Balance is key, and any T-shirt, blouse or even headband with Photo 1: Photo 2: Photo 3: Photo 4: lace, ruffles, beading or a big flow- • Leopard print grey top by Splen- • Pink dress with ruffles by Diane • Black top with wings by Velvet • Cobalt blue water snake skin er will soften the rocker look. did $60 von Furstenberg $345 $80 “Jenna” handbag by Beirm $350 • Black leggings with zipper by • Large gold cocktail ring with • Blue sequin skirt by Free People • Blue leopard scarf by ACC $62 Gloves Something has to keep those Velvet $72 black star by House of Harlow $98 • White top with lace by Myne hands warm while you’re BBMing • Black wool hooded sweater vest 1960 $82 • White leather ring by House of Ahsley Ann $116 on your way to class! This is an by Joie $298 • Gold hoop earrings by Wink $40 Harlow 1960 $70 • Grey skinny jeans by J Brand easy way to add glamour to any • Long silver jeweled necklace by $190 look. Ribbed knits mixed with Nocturne $250 leather, bows, or edgy fingerless is the way to go. All clothing and accessories, except for: leather jacket (4), bracelets (1), cognac boots (1), fur jacket (3), black flats (3,4), flower Sequins headband (3), and black clutch (3), provided by Wink 3109 M St., NW Washington, D.C. 20007 (202) 338-9465 Or any kind of shine. No longer just for special occasions – you can wear them in a multitude of ways. Tops, skirts or even scarves will add a bit of sexy sparkle to any look. 3 4 Military Inspired Jacket My personal favorite for fall! The trench coat, pea coat or bandleader styles are updated with embellish- ments such as brass buttons, faux fur, metallic piping and a strong cut.

Fur (faux, of course) It’s a huge trend for the fall and it comes in a variety of ways. There is the beaded cropped vest, classic fur collars on coats, or complete- ly fur-lined jackets with hoods to keep you warm when you are walking to that dreaded class on K Street.

Have fun with Fall 2009’s hottest trends. Layer your look. Add bangles and a statement necklace (chains, large pendants, oversize geodes) and keep everything fresh. Don’t be afraid to mix and match and never lose your own sense of style. Be sure to incor- porate what you already own and love with the season’s most wanted. Check out your closets and create cool new ways to bring your favorite pieces to life again. See something in our photos you like, but don’t want to spend the cash for? Take these pictures with you and go bargain hunting. Any way you decide to put it together, keep in mind it’s all about fun, without breaking the bank. Ev- erybody and every budget can achieve this. And never forget, own your look! –Hallie Mindell Page B2 | August 27, 2009 The GW Hatchet The GW Hatchet Life August 27, 2009 s Page B3 Colonial Cash dining options have expanded in the last New eateries added to GWorld six months with the addition of eight new restaurants by Charlotte Bigford breakfast menu, free wireless Internet, and Chop’t Creative Salad Company Turkish restaurant and pizza joint for a mid- Hatchet Reporter a comfortable atmosphere enjoyed by area 1105 19th St. NW night snack and be sure to try the doners (or lunch-breakers round out a promising new 202-995-0665 gyros) with traditional yogurt sauce. Open Students will be able to get more use option. until 2:30 a.m. during the week and 3:30 out of their GWorld cards this fall as eight www.choptsalad.com a.m. on weekends, it is sure to satisfy your more eateries accepting Colonial Cash have Bruegger’s Bagels Freshness, bang-for-your-buck por- cravings without costing you your tuition. been added in the last six months. 2101 L St. NW tions, and a make-your-own component “The majority of us use our GWorld 202-223-5220 make this salad shop a new destination for Sandella’s Flatbread Café card to purchase food in one way or anoth- www.brueggers.com a healthy meal. With its new 19th Street lo- 2238 M St. NW er. It is always a goal of (the SA) to increase cation and recent addition to GWorld, stu- 202-223-4545 the amount of choices available to GW stu- Dense and doughy, Bruegger’s bagels dents can more easily opt for Chop’t. dents,” SA President Julie Bindelglass said. are worthy of satisfying any hunger pangs. www.sandellas.com “For what seems like forever, students have Whether you’re in search of an off-campus City Bites Sandella’s offers skinny sandwiches been discussing the need for expanded and study spot or stopping in for a bite on your 1800 G St. NW with bold sauces piled on a “flatbread” healthier options.” way to class, whatever your hometown, 202-289-1820 that’s really more of a tortilla. If you’re in- Bindelglass hopes students will submit you know that Bruegger’s offers familiar terning or working nearby, it’s worth a stop If cheap and hefty breakfast sandwich- suggestions for potential GWorld partners comfort coated in cream cheese. just to check out the salads – but the pa- by visiting the SA’s Web site, but for now, es are your Sunday morning tradition, vis- nini's aren't bad either. here is a taste of what is new on the menu: Café Tu-o-Tu it this eatery that recently opened beside 2806 Pennsylvania Ave. NW the World Bank, but don’t plan to stay. The Zenobia Lounge, Multicultural Cafe & An Uncommon Café 202-298-7777 tiny venue has minimal seating and little Bookshop 1850 G St., NW standing room, so call in orders ahead of 202-408-2567 www.cafetuotu.com time and find a nearby park bench and en- 1025 31st St. NW www.ilcreations.com Greek and Turkish-inspired cuisine delight joy. 202-339-0555 at this spunky café where you can wake up www.zenobialounge.com With Uncommon Café, GWorld wel- with an omelet before Sunday studying, grab a Philly Pizza & Grill Zenobia is the perfect place to go for a comes another buffet-style eatery to its savory panini for lunch, or break into baklava 1211 Potomac St. NW Middle Eastern culture fix, hookah and all. offerings. Along with staples like salads, for dessert. Named after the local area code, Tu- 202-333-3356 Browse its collection of themed books rang- Chinese fare, and hearty homestyle side o-Tu offers patio seating and a convenient loca- ing in subject from travel in Dubai, to Arab dishes, the buffet boasts a freshly roasted tion at the intersection of M Street and Pennsyl- Looking for grub after making the late women, to Sufism, and then finish your turkey that diners can carve themselves. A vania Avenue. And even better: they deliver. night rounds in Georgetown? Stop by this visit with an authentic meal. u Connecting cultures, one art project at a time

photo courtesy heidi bardot GW graduate students and staff of a local Indian school stand around a a piece of classic Indian art they created together using traditional methods. by MATT RIST the roof of the van and en- Hatchet Staff Writer during traffic jams greater than the 495, I realized that In the midst of a bustling even worlds apart I can city in India, with streets complete a mission so dear full of cars, rickshaws and to my heart,” wrote gradu- even cows, 15 GW graduate ate student Lindsey Vance. students washed away cul- Bardot added that mo- tural and linguistic barriers ments like that were what this summer with little more made the trip worthwhile. than paint, brushes, chalk “That was one of the and a passion for the visual most interesting experienc- arts and psychology. es for the students, because For the past two sum- [the people we worked mers, GW’s art therapy with] couldn’t speak much graduate program has dis- English and we didn’t know tinguished itself as the only their language, but we were one of its kind in the coun- able to interact through cre- try to send students abroad ating art together,” as part of a three-week sum- While Bardot said stu- mer course called “Interna- dents enjoyed their time tional Social and Cultural at many of the job sites in Art Therapy.” This year, the India, others showed the program traveled to India. harsh reality that many of “The focus of the pro- the country’s poor experi- gram is psychology and fine ence on a daily basis. arts,” said Program Director At one of the sites, Heidi Bardot. “The idea is Bardot said the students that you use art to express were shocked when they yourself as opposed to just witnessed children be- verbalization.” ing abused by facility staff When Bardot sat down members. to plan this year’s trip, she “It was very difficult for decided it was time to take them to observe because the the group even farther from kids were being hit with the comforts of GW than sticks,” Bardot said. “The they had ever gone before – people who were in charge to the far reaches of India. of these kids had just not After the students ar- been trained yet; there are rived in Chennai, a south- many things that were dif- eastern coastal city, they ficult for the students to ob- immersed themselves in ev- serve with corporal punish- eryday Indian life - intern- ment.” ing at three schools, a psy- With the encouragement chiatric hospital, a shelter of her students, Bardot con- for the homeless and other tacted a human rights law- locations across the city - all yer in India and laid the in an effort, Bardot said, to foundation for affecting examine social and cultural change at that particular job diversity. site. “The idea was to look at “I think it was a really your own biases, stereotypes good learning process for and feel what it is like to be the students, because they a minority,” Bardot said. could actually witness what “So often most of the clients the situation was like and we work with are minority how we can go about chang- populations, so I wanted ing that,” Bardot said. the students to feel like they Lisa Garlock, assistant were in a situation where professor of art therapy and they didn’t understand the clinical placement coordi- language and were a minor- nator for the program, re- ity in the country.” flected on what the students Some students shared had accomplished in one of their photographs and ex- the last blog entries for the periences on a blog created group. for the trip. “Art was able to reach “This morning, after deeper than words - art en- riding down the bumpy abled the words to flow,” roads full of trees banging she wrote. u

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Hatchet file Photo Get your professional sports fix by checking out these local D.C. teams

by Max mcgowen Washington Wizards Contributing Life Editor Previously known as the Some of the best action in Washington, Bullets, the Washington Wiz- D.C. can be found far from the Senate or House ards is D.C.’s professional floor and at the numerous sporting events that basketball team. In the 2004- the District has to offer. D.C. has all you need 2005 season the team achieved its best record in when it comes to getting your game on. 26 years. Since then, the team made the National Basketball Association’s playoffs three years in-a- Washington Capitals row, despite losing each time to its main rival, the Cleveland Cavaliers. As with the Capitals, The A member of the Na- Wizards occupy the Verizon Center during home tional Hockey League’s games. Basketball season occurs Eastern Conference, the from October to June. Washington Capitals – or Caps, for short – play in the Verizon Center, lo- Washington Redskins cated between Seventh and Ninth streets in Chi- natown. Last year, the team went to the Eastern According to Forbes maga- Conference championship round, but fell short zine, the Redskins are the second- of winning. The team is home to rising superstar most valuable franchise in the National Football Alexander Ovechkin, who scored the most goals League, and the highest grossing team in the in the NHL for the 2007-2008 season and was the league in terms of revenue. Throughout its history, first player to win a Most Valuable Player award the team has played in five Super Bowls and won in the Washington area since 1983. Hockey sea- three, Home games are played at FedEx Field in son occurs from October to June. Landover, Md., and players train at Redskin Park in Ashburn, Va. near Dulles International Airport. Washington Nationals Football season occurs from Sep- tember to February. The aptly named Nation- als represent the District D.C. United in Major League Baseball. Nicknamed the “Nats,” the Like the Redskins. the D.C. team now plays in Nation- United draw a large and loyal fan als Park. Constructed last year, the park base, and for good reason. Twice it is the first ever LEED-certified MLB park, has won the U.S. Open Cup, and has which means it meets a set of standards received four Major League Soccer Cups, the high- for environmentally friendly construction. est championship award in American soccer. The The 4-year-old Nationals have the unique team also plays in numerous international compe- distinction of being in the company of the titions. In recent years, there has been talk of D.C. Texas Rangers and the Seattle Mariners to United moving to a new stadium, but plans to con- have never played in a World Series, in- struct a new facility along the Anacostia River in cluding the time the team was known as Washington or near FedEx Field in Maryland have the Montreal Expos. Baseball season occurs not moved forward due to local opposition. Soccer from April to October. season occurs from March to November. u The GW Hatchet Life August 27, 2009 | Page B5 Get out of town and explore Find out what's out there by leaving D.C.'s boundaries

by Miranda Green can get a guide for cheap, too. A river- Annapolis, Maryland (32.5 mi) Contributing Life Editor boat takes passengers out on the wa- Take a drive to Maryland’s capital, ter for $14 per person on a 40-minute Annapolis, which has more 18th cen- Having no car at GW doesn’t mean tour that explains the area’s history in tury structures still standing than any you are permanently stuck in the Dis- detail. other U.S. city. Home to the U.S. Naval trict. GW is at the perfect crossroads Academy, you can tour the grounds or for any getaway in either Virginia or Mount Vernon, Virginia (15.3 mi) visit many of the cultural venues the Maryland – whether it is for a whole Located near Alexandria, Mount town has to offer, like the Maritime weekend or just one day. Hop on the Vernon is the historic home of the Museum or the Marine Art Gallery. metro, take a boat or rent a Zipcar to country’s first president, who once re- reach these getaway destinations. sided on the plantation’s 8,000 acres. Baltimore, Maryland (39 mi) When George Washington lived there, Located just an hour drive from Historic Alexandria, Virginia (7.8 the land was divided into five farms, D.C., Baltimore is a place to experi- mi) each its own complete unit with its ence the sea life. At the Inner Harbor, Explore historic Alexandria in Vir- own overseers, workforce of slaves, visit the National Marine Aquarium. ginia right across the river from D.C,, livestock, equipment and buildings. Though it’s not free, the sights of the easily accessible by Metro at the King The farm where the president lived new jellyfish exhibit and the dolphin Street stop on the Blue and Yellow was named Mansion House Farm show will make it worth the drive. lines. The quaint town offers loads of and is the area that visitors see. One Other areas in Baltimore worth visit- shops, restaurants and history for visi- of the easiest ways to visit the site is ing are Fort McHenry, a national mon- tors. George Washington called this by steamboat. Departing from Alex- ument and historic shrine. Francis colonial town home, Thomas Jefferson andria Marina Harbor, you can take Scott Key wrote “The Star-Spangled entertained many guests at Gadsby’s a round trip, narrated tour to Mount Banner” after witnessing the bom- Tavern, and Robert E. Lee worshipped Vernon where an explanation of the bardment of the fort during the War at Christ Church. The Old Town dis- estate can be heard from water. Once of 1812. Remember to grab some au- trict offers more than 4,000 historic at the house, you can hop off the boat thentic Italian cuisine in the city’s Lit- buildings, all with a view into Alexan- to explore the area by foot and return tle Italy, or some authentic Maryland dria’s past as one of the world’s busi- to town via the boat. The boat ride crab cakes near the water before driv- est ports. There are many self-guided costs $38. ing back to campus. u walking tours available, although you Page B6 | August 27, 2009 The GW Hatchet

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by Remy tumin students these past months and are Hatchet Reporter excited to have them back,” Alder- man said. Tired of getting all your grocer- Many of the farmers and arti- ies from Safeway or Trader Joe’s? sans have changed their products Farmers’ markets around the city are to better serve the students, making great places to find local farmers and farm-fresh food more accessible by artisans selling vegetables, meats, creating ready-to-eat meals that only eggs, cheese, pasta, baked goods and require a microwave. flowers. Alderman noted a learning com- The Foggy Bottom Farmers’ ponent to the market as well. The Market is organized by Fresh Farm Foggy Bottom Market hosts profes- Markets, which has markets in oth- sional chef demonstrations on the er D.C. neighborhoods like Dupont first Wednesday of every month, Circle (Sundays) and Penn Quarter showcasing simple recipes with stu- (Thursdays). Alexandra Alderman, dents in mind. u who runs the Foggy Bottom market, The Foggy Bottom Farmers’ Market emphasized the market’s depen- is located behind the GW Hospital on I dence on the GW students and other Street between New Hampshire Avenue members of the community. and 24th Street, and is held on Wednes- “The farmers have missed the days from 2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Whether you live in Thurston or Ivory, a great way to meet new people is by sharing a new dish. Consider these simple, farm-fresh, dorm-friendly recipes that are sure to impress. Bon appétit!

Corn and Tomato Salad Greek Yogurt with Mint Servings: 4 and Farm Fresh Fruit Cooking time: 25 minutes Servings: 2 Cooking time: 15 minutes 4 ears of corn 3 large tomatoes 1 large Greek yogurt (such as Fage) 1 bunch basil or a local dairy yogurt 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 bunch mint 1 teaspoon sugar 1 cap-full vanilla extract Salt and pepper to taste Seasonal fruit, such as peaches and Special equipment: plastic wrap nectarines 1. Individually wrap corn in plastic 2 teaspoons sugar wrap. Place the corn on a microwave- 1. Cut up fruit and combine able plate and microwave for 12 min- with sugar in separate bowl; let utes. To make sure your corn is done, stand. stick a fork in a kernel to make sure it 2. Chop mint into very small bursts. Microwaves vary from room to pieces. room and some may require a longer 3. Combine mint, vanilla and cooking time than others. Let cool. yogurt. Pour fruit on top of the 2. While the corn is being prepped, yogurt and serve. cut tomatoes into eighths or smaller. 4. For a cooler option, freeze 3. Chiffonade basil by stacking the the yogurt before adding the basil leaves, then rolling leaves like a fruit, creating your own frozen cigarette, and chop. yogurt! 4. Cut corn off the cob and place in bowl; combine all ingredients togeth- er and serve. Hatchet file photo - Remy Tumin GW students get in a bit of shopping at the farmers' market near GW Hospital. Getting food at the market can be a great way to include some new dining options.

www.gwhatchet.com videos, photos, podcasts, blogs, and everything in this issue. Page B8 | August 27, 2009 The GW Hatchet The GW Hatchet Life August 27, 2009 | Page B9 Let's talk The Hatchet's resident sexperts bring you the about naked truth of sex, relationships and SEX everything down and dirty at GW Girls: be original and don't be afraid Guys: confidence, not cockiness is key

I came to GW from a military school, and can be distracted by any hint of cleav- After a hot and sweaty summer, there confidence, not cockiness, is the key. where the guy-to-girl ratio was about 8-to-1 age. So move away from a conversation he is nothing more refreshing than new class- Want to meet a cute girl in a new and and everyone was forced to wear khaki uni- can have with his T.A. – make it original and es and well, let’s be honest, new love inter- fun situation? Take an exercise class and forms. When I walked into my first class at funny. If it seems like an average conversa- ests. I love sitting in class or at work and offer to help her “study” outside of class GW, my focus wasn’t on the fact that I was tion, step it up and find out what he’s really studiously checking out the prospects for – but try to not make it sound sleazy. Ex- awake at an unmentionable hour of the interested in - we all have something unique a new year, imagining what they would ercise classes are overflowing with flex- morning. It was only about the girls. There hidden right below the surface. Coming up do to me in bed instead of picturing eco- ible, available women who love getting were hundreds of them, they were every- with an original question or comment will let nomic principles. There is nothing better hot and sweaty both in and out of the where and I was told that many of them were the guy know you took the time to think of than finding a super hot guy in an other- gym. single. something to say, and will convey your in- wise underwhelming class or discovering We will all probably end up at some Everyone finds themselves in this situ- terest. that your co-workers at a grueling, unpaid back-to-school parties, but trust me when ation, so heading into my last year here, Second, don’t be surprised if the guy internship are gorgeous. A fun, flirty and I say you do not need liquid courage to heed my advice: take advantage of the you’re hitting on is completely taken aback. sometimes naughty work environment meet or hook up with people at them. My plethora of non-alcoholic places you can My friend Michael says it can be confusing if just makes everything better. craziest first kiss with a guy was at a party, meet people on campus. I regret all the a woman initiates flirting. Despite all the pro-feminism yell- but there was no alcohol involved. A moments I spent in class listening to “It depends on what class it is. If it ing, when it comes to moving from few semesters ago, I met this guy: we’ll the professor and not meeting people. was an intro level class, I would just as- fantasy to reality, girls still melt at a call him The Pledge. He invited me to Carpe diem. You spend a significant sume that it was an annoying freshman guy who has the balls to approach a party he was going to, which was amount of time either in class or en- who was trying to meet everyone or a girl. Guys, regardless of whether ballsy in itself because he was a year gaged in a student organization – and wanted to run for SA. But if it was some- you are just starting out at GW or a younger than me. My friend and I never again will you be surrounded thing else, I might be interested in talk- senior with years of experience, you went and, since we couldn’t find him, by so many young, attractive ing to them. Either way, it would need a gameplan. And I’m started dancing. In the middle and available people. However, be unexpected,” he said. not talking about wearing a of that darkened room, music if you’re a man wondering why Marshal Staggs For whatever reason, it’s rar- shirt to all of your classes on Ally Pregulman blaring, I felt hands encircle my women aren’t more forward, er for a woman to be forward, so the first day that says, “I’M waist and spin me around. Next consider what Rachel, a friend Sex Columnist don’t be surprised when a man SINGLE,” with your number Sex Columnist thing I knew, I was being kissed of mine had to say about flirting reacts strangely. Assuage his on the back (although that by none other than The Pledge. whilst sober. confusion with humor, or just act could work.) There is no bet- A totally hot makeout session “I am definitely not the type cool. He’ll appreciate your abil- ter attention-getter than a guy on the dance floor ensued, with of person that hits on people that I’m attract- ity to diffuse an awkward situation. who confidently walks up to me and starts no alcohol needed. Just a little bit of flirta- ed to. I get so uncomfortable and stumble Lastly, I think we can all agree that soci- a conversation. tion, an accepted invite to a party, and one over my words. I definitely become more ety has reached the point where finding out If you’ve noticed that cute girl across courageous guy. comfortable when I’m inebriated, which is that someone you’re attracted to is unavail- the room in biology or at that party mak- Really, what it all comes down to, is generally not the case in non-party environ- able is a decent enough excuse to end the ing eyes at you, take that as her waving a girls love it when guys do things unexpect- ments.” conversation. There’s no point in torturing sign in the air and screaming “I’M INTER- edly – new situation or not. Now, don’t Certainly, sweet alcohol, the lubricant of yourself by continuing to talk to someone ESTED.” Keep it simple. Catch her as she run up to your TA and start making out love since the time of Ancient Egypt, helps you have no chance with, if that’s why you is walking out of class or across the room with her (although that could be incred- every situation. But it’s so useful because it approached them in the first place. Of course, with an easy question. When she answers, ibly hot, minus the likely failing grade) numbs you to fear or uncertainty. you can’t just walk away, but there are plenty jump in and remember: KEEP IT SIMPLE. but if a girl is clearly checking you out, do Women are like wild animals – not only of acceptable ways to convey your newfound Example script: something about it next time! College is can they be unpredictable, they are as afraid disinterest. Make “Get Out Of Conversation Guy: “Weren’t you in human sexuality all about trying new things and pushing of you as you are of them (if not more). You’re Free” cards if you have to. Continuing to flirt last semester?” your boundaries, right? Mine wouldn’t be encroaching on each other’s territory, which with someone who has clearly stated they Girl: “No...” nearly as interesting if the guys I have met is when people get defensive. But many aren’t down with flirting back will land you Guy: “Oh, well I thought I recognized (and those I have pursued) had not taken women actually want to be approached first. in a circle of hell reserved for murderers and you. I’m Craig, nice to meet you.” a chance in a new situation. “I have to have sufficient reason to be- people who double-park. Plus, it’s creepy. Girl: “Hi, I’m Ally and I’d like to jump The moral of the story is that it’s pret- lieve that he is interested before I’ll say or do GW has a fairly decent supply of at- your bones right now.” ty easy to tell when a girl likes you. We anything,” Rachel said. tractive people, and they can’t all be dating Now that last part may not happen – if love it when you make the first move, or Ladies, I’d like to offer some tips to soften someone. The only way you’re going to find it does, you’re a lucky guy. But from this at least strike up a conversation, and what the situation, culled from my own meander- a partner is by being outgoing, and if you point, get to talking. You don’t necessarily better time to do so than the first week ing experience: mess up a pick-up line, you only have to have to ask for her number and how many back when a long summer makes every- First, while it might seem stereotypical, worry about that one person thinking you’re kids she wants at this moment, or even thing seem new again, even if you are not guys can seem oblivious to your signals. We a little goofy. Chances are you’ll never have friend her on Facebook, but next class sit a freshman? Creativity can produce some can be like small children: we’re hyperactive, to talk to them again. You really have nothing next to her and ask her if she’d like to go pretty satisfying results, so try something don’t respond the way you think we should, to lose. Go forth and flirt. u out for coffee after class. Remember that new and welcome back to school! u

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by Max McGowen offices in the Cannon, Longworth Contributing Life Editor and Rayburn buildings located south of the Capitol, and Sena- Going to school in the District tors have offices in the Hart, Dirk- is like being in a living museum. sen and Russell buildings located You do not have to go far to see north of the Capitol. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY ANNE WERNIKOFF | ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR plenty of history right before your eyes. White House Any list of things to do in Library of Congress Washington has to include see- The Jefferson, Madison and ing the White House, home to the Dates that don't break the bank Adams buildings make up this U.S. first family and the seat of the institution, which is the world’s by Miranda Green and figuring out which one most re- pond or in front of the Lincoln Me- government’s executive branch. largest library when it comes to Contributing Life Editor sembles your date. morial, which offers a view straight Located just two blocks from the amount of books held and 4. Kayak on the Potomac down to the Washington Monument. the eastern edge of campus, it shelf space. While the library The economy may be down the River – The waters of the Potomac Once the sun disappears, watch the is one of the most easily acces- was originally housed inside the drain, but you still need a way to River are not simply nice to look at scene change as the sky turns from sible attractions for GW students. Capitol building, its rapid growth woo that cutie from your economics – they are also usable. Though the day to night. Tours here are more difficult to after the Civil War called for the class. Luckily, D.C. hosts a plethora river might not be a swimmer’s par- 8. U Street Corridor – This get than those for the Capitol construction of a separate facil- of unique and romantic options that adise, it is perfect for kayakers who nine-block corridor in Northwest since they must be booked in ad- ity. Today it holds more then 32 won’t bust your budget. From trips can traverse the waters and stay dry D.C. is full of great culture to explore vance through a member of Con- million catalogued books in over to one of the many free Smithsonian while viewing the city from a differ- hand-in-hand with a date. Enjoy gress and often require a substan- 470 languages, and is easily acces- museums on the National Mall to ent angle. Visit one of the boathouses walking around the snazzy restau- tial wait. There are other ways, sible. kayaking on the Potomac River, the located off the river in D.C. to rent a rants like Bus Boys and Poets, or stop though, to get to see the hallowed Take the Metro to Capitol city is perfect for head-over-heels kayak. Rates are usually around $10 in for a late-night snack at Ben’s Chili halls of what is home to arguably South, walk up a block to Inde- college love. per person, per hour. Bowl. Maybe even catch a show at the world’s most powerful person pendence Avenue and go into the 1. National Mall Museums – 5. The Hippodrome – Take the nearby 9:30 Club or the Black – like the White House internship Madison Building to get a reader The National History Museum, Air advantage of GW’s Hippodrome, lo- Cat. program, which offers a select few card, which will permit you to ex- and Space Museum, and The Na- cated on the fifth floor of the Marvin 9. Waterfront stroll – Go for a the opportunity to work among plore the library’s vast collections. tional Art Gallery are just a few of the Center. With its numerous bowling al- stroll and dessert along the Potomac the powerbrokers who enter the The Library of Congress is also 19 Smithsonian Institution museums leys, pool tables, and centralized loca- River. Just a 15-minute walk from gates of 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. notable for its architecture, so be offered in D.C., located within walk- tion on campus, it’s great for a quick Foggy Bottom to Georgetown, the as part of their daily routines. sure to check out the main read- ing distance from one another. Take and easy date night. Can’t bowl or waterfront is a quaint area to go for ing room in the Jefferson building Supreme Court the Blue or Orange line from Foggy play pool? Even better! Ask your date a late-night stroll. There are a mul- and the Great Hall. Bottom to the Smithsonian stop and to teach you their techniques. titude of restaurants to choose from Dramatic marble columns enjoy an afternoon of culture and 6. Free shows at the Kennedy right on the Waterfront, or up in make up the façade of the build- United States Capitol history, all for free. Learn something Center – The Kennedy Center’s Mil- Georgetown where you and a date ing that houses the nation’s high- With its unmistakable dome new while learning about your date. lennium Stage offers a free show can take a quick break. Or, make it est court, reflecting its enduring and its status as the seat of the 2. E Street Cinema – Special- every night at 6 p.m.. Held in the extra special by bringing your own presence in American society. The legislative branch of the U.S. gov- izing in independent and foreign Grand Foyer, performances range desserts – which can be up for inter- Court is open to visitors Monday ernment, the Capitol building is a films, the E Street Cinema, located at from symphony acts to theatrical pretation – to the park near Wiscon- through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4 must-see. Take a prearranged tour 555 11th St., is just blocks from cam- skits. An updated schedule is acces- sin Avenue and K Street. p.m., and there is no ticket needed of the complex, which can be ar- pus. At $10 for general admission sible through the Kennedy Center’s 10. Nationals games – Take in to enter. Oral arguments are held ranged by contacting your mem- and $7.50 for weekday showings Web site. a Washington Nationals game. De- twice a d ber of Congress’ office. Obtain a before 6 p.m., the cinema is a perfect 7. Picnic on the Mall – There spite being the cheapest option, the ay on Mondays, Tuesdays gallery pass from your Congress- venue for those strapped for cash. is nothing like seeing the statues and $10 tickets actually give you a great and Wednesdays on alternating person so you can visit the House 3. The National Zoo – Take a monuments of the National Mall lit panoramic view of the game. Who weeks, and seating is on a first- of Representatives and Senate stroll through one of the many exhib- up at night – and there could not cares if you can’t see details? You come first-serve basis. If listening gallery when the legislature is in its offered at the National Zoo. It is possibly be a more romantic setting. and your date can still be in the heat to a case is not appealing, try a session to watch the proceedings part of the Smithsonian Institution, Pack up a picnic and walk to the area of your own game, and maybe enjoy courtroom lecture. They are held in action. so entrance is free. Spend the day at sunset. Set up around the duck a few hot dogs or beers, too. u every half-hour on days the Court discovering your favorite species Members of the House have is not in session. u The GW Hatchet Life August 27, 2009 | Page B11 Before you graduate, you really have to go to... We've got seven D.C. cultural landmarks every GW student should experience before graduation by Hadas Gold and dinner are served daily, but the real Life Editor specialties here are the chili halfsmokes, chilidogs, milkshakes, and the chili by it- Everyone knows D.C. is the seat of self - meat or vegetarian - where 20 to 30 power in American government and that gallons are served every weekday, and al- the city is full of historical sights. But there most double that on weekends. is a side to D.C. that is unofficial – a side of the city with vigor that makes it a top desti- National Zoo nation for visitors, but also charismatic for With about 400 species ranging from residents. Check out some of its top land- ants to elephants, the National Zoo ranks marks: among D.C.’s most popular (not to mention, Ben’s Chili Bowl free) destinations. Animal exhibits are open until 6 p.m. through October and 5 p.m. Ben’s Chili Bowl is a homestyle diner through March. The nearest Metro stop is that D.C. has embraced since 1958. Still Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan. housed in its original location on U Street between 12th and 13th streets, Ben’s Chili Georgetown Cupcake Bowl is part of U Street history. Luminar- Founded by sisters Katherine and Sophie ies such as Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, who traded careers in fashion and private Ella Fitzgerald, Martin Luther King Jr. and equity to pursue one that is, according to Bill Cosby – and, more recently, President their Web site, “something a little sweeter,” Barack Obama – have been known to meet Georgetown Cupcake has exploded onto friends there or catch a bite to eat before a the D.C. scene as the go-to place for gour- show or speech for the last 45 years. met designer cupcakes. Tucked in a small Ben’s Chili Bowl is open until 2 a.m. shop off of M Street on Potomac Street, the Monday through Thursday and until 4 a.m. shop offers a menu of everyday flavors, on Friday and Saturday. Breakfast, lunch along with specialty flavors that appear once a week and on special occasions, in- cluding chocolate peanut butter swirl and lemon blossom. The lines are long but well worth it. Make sure to pick up some for your friends in one of their handy cupcake carrying boxes. Kramerbooks and Afterwords Café Located just off Dupont Circle, “Kram- er’s” is a bookstore and café-restaurant combination that is open late on week- days and 24 hours on Friday and Satur- ANNE WERNIKOFF | ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR day. With two entrances on either side of Ben's Chili Bowl is a popular late-night spot for chili halfsmokes, chili cheeseburgers and other greasy fare. It is located in the U Street Corridor. the block, Kramer’s offers a quirky inde- pendent bookstore with an enthusiastic staff that is more than willing to give a they are over or under 21 – but whether treating around our neighbors at Embassy new recommendation, while a restaurant you’re stumbling out of a bar or just go- Row? Although there are rumors that each on the other side boasts great food and ing to explore the neighborhood and many embassy gives out treats from their respec- even more entertaining drinks. During hookah bars, Jumbo Slice is a must. The tive countries, usually the treats are com- the 2008 election, the restaurant carried a small eatery along Adams Morgan’s main mon ones given out on Halloween. Where drink called “The Billary” – a glass of wa- drag, 18th Street, serves gigantic slices of else can you say you’ve trick-or-treated on termelon-flavored schnapps and cranber- pizza that are roughly the size of a comput- foreign soil? ry juice, with a shot of grapefruit vodka er screen for only $4 a piece. It is usually on the side because “you can’t have one open until 4 a.m. on weekends. Getting out on the water without the other.” Live music is played Taking a day to kayak along the Poto- Wednesday through Saturday in the eve- Trick-or-treating at the embassies mac River can be a fun way to see the city nings. Miss walking around your neighbor- from a different angle, and there are plenty hood on Halloween and getting a bag full of docks along the waterfront where you Jumbo Slice of sugary treats? Well, since D.C. is your can rent kayaks. Cherry tree season is the HATCHET FILE PHOTO Adams Morgan is a popular spot for a home now, why not walk around your best time to go paddle boating at the Tidal Kramerbooks & Afterwords café is a top destination in Dupont Circle. night out among GW students – whether neighborhood and do the same by trick-or- Basin by the Jefferson Memorial. u Page B12 | August 27, 2009 The GW Hatchet