Icy Intervention Council Overwhelmingly Support- Ed the Measure 11 to 2

JOHN BOLTON PAGE A5 SPEAKING OUT AGAINST FARC PAGE A3 Former U.N. ambassador speaks on North Korea D.C. residents protest Colombian terrorist org.

THURSDAY The GW February 7, 2008 ALWAYS ONLINE: WWW.GWHATCHET.COM Vol. 104 • Iss. 39 Hatchet @ AN INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWSPAPER - SERVING THE GW COMMUNITY SINCE 1904 Fee increase approved for fi rst time in 16 years More than 60 percent of the approx- glad students have chosen to capital- tised well and students had time to classes at the George Washington Last student fee vote imately 3,000 who voted favored the ize on the administration’s unique learn about the details,” Capp said. University.” fee increase, which will take effect for offer to match the increase.” “Student leaders pushed hard to get Although the fee increase passed, students entering the University in The student fee, which is used out the vote and it proved success- the election did not go through with- failed to pass by a the fall of 2008. The University is set to fund student organizations, has ful.” out a few glitches. to match the 50-cent increase, dou- remained the same for the past 16 The earlier referendum failed When the online poll opened, stu- small margin bling the budget of the SA. The Board years despite inflation and rapid with a slight majority of students dents were not aware that they were of Trustees must approve the hike. growth in the number of student voting against the fee increase. required to log in to the my.gwu.edu by Emily Cahn “I am ecstatic that the students organizations on campus, putting a "We got it right the second time web portal before they were able to Hatchet Staff Writer have voted so overwhelmingly and strain on the SA and student groups. around and it is with great pride, vote, said Ben Balter, chair of the in such high numbers in favor of In September, the SA held a refer- that Nicole, Brand, myself and others Joint Elections Committee. Students voted Tuesday to increase the referendum,” said SA President endum asking students if they sup- who worked on this can declare vic- “Upon learning of this potential the student fee from $1 per credit hour Nicole Capp, in a news release. “I ported a $1 increase per credit hour tory on the student fee," said SA Sen. confusion, we asked the Student to $1.50, setting the stage to give the am confident that this historic vote rather than the 50-cent increase that Matt Cohen (SoB-U), a senior. "This Activities Center to send a second Student Association a $1 million bud- will benefit student life on campus passed Tuesday. is one great step forward for this SA get for disbursement. for years to come. Additionally, I am “The referendum was adver- and a monumental change for future See FEE, p. A5 Students excluded from sick leave bill Icy intervention council overwhelmingly support- ed the measure 11 to 2. One of Law student saves columnist, dog from frozen water many additions to the bill made it no longer applicable to student employees. Universities in the District said they opposed the original bill because it would force them to spend millions of dollars on by Alexa Millinger upgraded payroll systems for Assistant News Editor part-time employees – most of whom are students. GW teamed As a Washington Post sports columnist, up with nine other local schools Mike Wise has covered everything from the to request they be excluded from Olympics to basketball star Gilbert Arenas. He the measure. ghost wrote Shaquille O’Neal’s autobiography The three interested groups and spends time all over the country chroni- buzzed around a packed D.C. cling Washington sports figures. Council meeting Tuesday morn- But if not for GW law student Jason Coates, ing doing last-minute lobbying. Wise thinks he could have been dead. Even with the approval, the mea- Last week, the jovial sports writer was jog- sure may be altered before its sec- ging along his normal route on the C&O Canal Anne Wernikoff/Hatchet photographer ond reading next month. in Georgetown with his dog Looly. Near the Bernard Demczuk, Britany Waddell, GW sponsored a small break- four-mile mark, the pair took a break. While Michael Akin and Josh Lasky. fast for the crowds of union and Wise had his back turned, Looly – who was small-business members before unleashed – fell through the ice covering the the vote, where mayoral lobbyist canal. Wise carefully tried to lower himself into by Eric Roper turned GW administrator Bernard the water when the ice supporting him broke Metro News Editor Demczuk spoke with the opposi- and he fell in. He managed to push the dog out tion factions. Wearing a T-shirt of the water but could not pull himself out. He City lawmakers passed a reading “B17-197 – Less Jobs for was stuck in the middle of the canal. watered-down version of a bill D.C. Residents,” Demczuk, GW’s “I’d probably been in the water for about to give District workers paid sick assistant vice president for Dis- three minutes and I knew from somewhere leave Tuesday morning, effective- trict of Columbia affairs, said he that between four and seven minutes you start ly exempting local colleges who was there to support the Univer- to suffer from hypothermia,” Wise said. “I fig- feared the measure would be a sity’s concerns but is also sympa- ured I had a minute left and thought, ‘I’m just major ﬁ nancial burden. thetic of small businesses. going to start yelling’.” The proposed legislation, “The issue here for the Uni- Luckily, Coates, a first-year law student which the D.C. Council discussed versity is that (the legislation from Chicago who had also been jogging Tuesday morning, mandates Dis- is) creating a problem that’s un- along the canal, heard Wise’s distress calls and trict businesses provide many needed,” said Demczuk, assistant ran to rescue him. The two only suffered minor part-time employees with paid vice president for governmen- scrapes and bruises from the incident. sick days. The original bill, which tal and corporate affaris, said of “I’ll let Jason represent me when he was much more stringent on local the original bill. He estimated it employers, was hailed by unions would have cost GW $1.1 million See WISE, p. A3 and worker advocates but con- annually to implement. demned by small businesses, who Other GW representatives at Ryder Haske/assistant photo editor said it could cause layoffs and de- the meeting included Director of Washington Post sports columnist Mike Wise and his dog Looly meet creased health care. Community Relations Michael with GW Law School student Jason Coates to discuss the night Coates In a last-minute effort, the leg- saved their lives. islation was changed and a split See COUNCIL, p. A6 Students tune in to Super Tuesday Univ. invites Dem. candidates to campus CDs in attendance The University offered invitations to Democratic candidates as well as several national television stations to hold a debate on campus before three local prima- energized by returns ries next Tuesday. On Feb. 12, primaries will be held by Danielle Meister in the District, Maryland and Virginia. Hatchet Staff Writer Two-hundred-thirty-seven Democratic and 119 Republican delegates will be Hundreds of students gathered in two Marvin Center sought after in what is often called the ballrooms Tuesday night to watch the election returns and Potomac Primaries. cheer in support of their favored candidates. Democratic stu- Tracy Schario, a University spokes- dents split their support between Barack Obama and Hillary person, said she hopes candidates will Clinton, and the lead candidate on the Republican side was consider holding a debate on campus John McCain. at either Smith Center or the Jack Mor- “Youth came out in big numbers and they are spending ton Auditorium. Lisner Auditorium will their Tuesday night here instead of in the library or at McFad- likely be booked with prior events. den's. That says something,” said Saumya Narechania, direc- “There’s no debate currently tor of GW Students for Obama. planned,” Schario said. “However, we The GW College Democrats, the GW College Republi- have let local political leaders and the television networks know if they want to See TUESDAY, p. A2 host a debate, GW would love to host.” Democratic Sens. Hillary Clinton's Nick Gingold/photo editor (N.Y.), and Barack Obama’s (Ill.) cam- (Left) sophomore Mara Sirbu, an Obama campaign paign offices were unavailable for com- intern. (Below) Frank Sesno and Zac Morgan. ment as of press time. No similar invitation was extended to the Republican candidates, though Schario said the school would happy to have them as well. Students debate, represent This summer GW hosted two events with presidential candidates, one with Clinton, Obama and former senaor John their candidates of choice Edwards. For that event, an outside group coordinating with CNN contacted by Caroline Coppel was hosted by GW Housing Pro- the University about using Lisner Audi- Hatchet Reporter grams and held in the Strong Hall Pi- torium. ano Lounge. The debate’s moderator, “Every event sort of takes on its own On the eve of Super Tuesday’s Frank Sesno, a professor in the School unique path to actually happening,” primary elections, students put them- of Media and Public Affairs and a for- Schario said. “But it's a combination selves in the presidential candidates’ mer CNN Washington bureau chief, of the University letting the appropri- shoes and had a heated debate of the commented on the signiﬁ cance of this ate people know that we have a venue prominent issues voters would be con- year’s campaign season. and that we could certainly work with sidering the next day as they went to “This is the most suspenseful, most them.” the polls. –Eric Roper Monday night’s one-hour debate See DEBATE, p. A2 The GW Hatchet | Thursday, February 7, 2008

Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday FOUR DAY Page FORECAST 2 HIGH 51 | LOW 37 HIGH 53 | LOW 40 HIGH 51 | LOW 36 HIGH 40 | LOW 23 Elise Kigner – Campus News Editor ([email protected]) Andrew Ramonas – Campus News Editor ([email protected]) Eric Roper – Metro News Editor ([email protected]) Alexa Millinger – Assistant News Editor ([email protected]) CAMPUS GREEKBRIEF Feb. 25 and Delta Delta Delta on Feb. 26. SNAPSHOT Revolutionary Rockers Three sororities give presentations Each organization will have an CALENDAR opportunity to speak to the student in hopes of coming to campus body and will also offer a special Friday information session for potential The Panhellenic Association BJ Novak Stand-up Comedy members. After the presentations, announced the names of the three an invitation will be extended in BJ Novak, better known as sororities to which it will consider Ryan from “The Offi ce,” will be mid-March to one group to join extending an invitation to found a GW’s Greek-letter community performing at Lisner Audito- chapter on campus next fall. rium. Comedian Dan Mintz will next fall. Chi Omega, Kappa Alpha The Panhellenic extension open the show. Theta and Delta Delta Delta have Tickets $12 for students and committee – a group of women accepted invitations to make pro- chosen from each of the nine Pan- $20 for general public posal presentations on campus 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. hellenic sororities – was respon- in late February. The Panhellenic sible for choosing the fi nalists from Lisner Auditorium Association made the decision to Sponsored by Program Board 12 National Panhellenic Confer- bring a new sorority onto campus ence applicants. Saturday last December, after an increase of Two of the sororities in conten- more than 100 girls joining sorori- AED First Annual Fashion Show tion, Chi Omega and Kappa Alpha ties during this year’s fall recruit- Tau, applied to be accepted onto AED’s fi rst ever fundrais- ment period. ing fashion show will raise campus last year as well, but Pi “We want to expand Greek life Beta Phi was chosen instead, Gan- proceeds to benefi t GW’s at GW, and adding another soror- Mammovan, the District’s only cayco said. ity will defi nitely add to that,” said The extension committee se- mobile mammogram unit. Amanda Gancayco, VP of market- Tickets $5, GWorld accepted lected these sororities based on ing and public relations for the their viability for integration into 9 p.m. to midnight Panhellenic Association. MC Continental Ballroom GW’s Greek-letter community. “We are very excited to invite “We’re just looking for the Sponsored by Alpha Epsilon these organizations to campus,” Delta: pre-med honors society sorority to have a group of well- said Claire Low, Panhellenic Asso- rounded girls, to make Greek life Sunday ciation president. “Their strength a bigger part of the GW commu- Nick Gingold / photo editor will continue to benefi t our grow- Sweetheart’s Challenge Improv nity,” said Gancayco. “It’s excit- Two members of guerrilla performance group Robbing Thieves, senior Frank Asaro (left) and sophomore ing Greek community.” Contest ing for those sororities because the Jordan Boehler (right), jam together in Kogan Plaza Tuesday night. "We're causing a revolution to make more Chi Omega will present on Come prove how funny you are new members get to be founders.” people interested in music," the two said. Feb. 19, Kappa Alpha Theta on in this Valentine’s Day-themed –Alyssa Vincent Hill improv competition, or just come watch and decorate the Obama campaign,” said junior Adam said Clinton would not “amend the Con- Valentine’s Day cookies. Beck, who represented the senator in the stitution to fi t the Ten Commandments.” 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. DEBATE debate. “I was already prepared.” He then accused Huckabee of wanting TUESDAY Eckles Auditorium, Mount from p. A1 Huckabee representative Zac Mor- to “segregate” gays from the popula- from p. A2 Vernon Campus gan also was prepared. He worked on the tion during the AIDS crisis in the early Sponsored by Mount Vernon dramatic campaign we’ve seen in a Arkansas governor’s campaign over the 1980s. Morgan responded that he was and the Student Association sponsored the Super Campus Life while,” he said. “So many issues are un- summer. Morgan, a senior and chairman “appalled” Struble would consider such Tuesday watch parties, which included TV-watching, resolved.” of Students for Mike Huckabee, also said a claim fact. Obama face painting, Blogger’s Alley, a map with Sesno noted that college students are his roommate had quizzed him the night “That’s bigoted and you are com- Obama and Clinton heads, food and balloons. The Correction more engaged in this campaign than in before the debate. pletely misinformed,” he said. CDs drew between 300 to 400 people, nearly six times previous years. Universal healthcare, the fi rst issue The idea of the “true conservative” In “Musicals barred from the number of people that attended the CR event. “Young people are weighing in, and of the night, prompted a heated clash be- was a consistent topic throughout the de- Lisner space” (Feb. 4, p. 1), The “The level of interest on both sides shows that in a big way,” he said. tween Beck on the Obama side and Clin- bate. Diaz defended McCain, who is often Hatchet quoted Tracy Schario, people are ready to move on, chose an appointee and Students represented fi ve prominent ton’s representative, Students for Hilary attacked by Republicans for being too lib- a University Spokesperson, end the Bush administration,” said Ora Sdogos, a candidates in the election. On the Demo- Chairman’s Cory Struble. eral, by saying that “degrees of conserva- who erroneously stated that sophomore CD member. cratic side, students argued in favor of Struble decried Obama’s refusal to tism” are irrelevant. Angels in America is a musi- “For the size of our organization and the repre- Barack Obama and Hilary Clinton, and require all Americans to have healthcare, “People want someone who can reach cal. Angels in America is a sentation of Republicans at GW as a whole, we’ve on the Republican side students argued saying that it was a “matter of morality” across the aisle,” he said. “They want play. had a good turnout,” said senior Chris Brooks, CR in favor of John McCain, Mike Huckabee that all citizens were covered. someone who can accomplish things.” chairman. Clarifi cation and Ron Paul. Republican candidate Mitt “Hilary had the chance 15 years ago Senior Ryan Giannetti, who orga- CRs have 250 paying members and CDs have Romney’s voice was noticeably absent to accomplish universal healthcare, and nized the event, said the debate was A Hatchet columnist mis- 2,123 dues-paying members. Tanya Choudhury, pres- from the debate and he was represented, she didn’t do it,” Beck said in response. geared toward letting students express takenly wrote in “An open let- ident of the CDs, said they had been planning their somewhat comically, by a two-foot scare- “We don’t need ‘Hilarycare,’ we need a their own views on the candidates’ plat- ter to President Steven Knapp” Super Tuesday party since May 2007. crow. different approach.” forms. (Jan. 24, p. 4) that Knapp said When each state’s election results came in, the The students said their preparation All fi ve students said that while re- “We wanted an idea of what the stu- GW's greatest problem is ad- CDs began screaming the name of the person who for the debate came naturally given their ligion played an important part in their dents were thinking,” he said. “With so vising. The administrator said won the state, broke into a “Yes we can, Yes we can” avid interest and participation in the elec- candidates’ lives, it would not affect any many viable candidates, this will allow that it is the problem he prob- chant and pumped their fi sts. tion. of their decisions as president. In a point- us to see what the nation is going to look ably gets the greatest volume “I’ve spent 14 months working on ed remark directed at Huckabee, Struble like.” See SUPER, p. 6 (846..&3

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Membership in a Facebook of the candidates for the SA execu- "Next year we need a student group was the catalyst that brought With the temperature on the rise outside, the race for spots in tive have running mates. Last year, leader who will work hard to con- more than 1,500 students, fami- SA President Nicole Capp and SA tinue the progress of Nicole and lies and activists together to rally the Student Association’s executive branch is heating up as six candi- Sen. Elliot Bell-Krasner (CCAS-U) Brand," said Kozlowski, a junior. against a violent Colombian ter- were the only two students to run "We need a student leader who rorist organization, in the District’s dates begin their runs for SA president and executive vice president. as independents in the pool of 10 will take stances on tough issues Freedom Plaza Monday as part of candidates for the SA executive. that affect the daily lives of stu- a worldwide day of protest. This year’s field of presidential candidates includes GW Peace Slates have also been elimi- dents. We need a student leader The Revolutionary Armed nated, a decision which bars SA who will represent all students." Forces of Colombia, better known Forum President Tarek Al-Hariri, Ryder Haske/assistant photo editor SA Sens. Vishal Aswani (SEAS-U), executive candidates from for- Oyiborhoro, a junior, said he by the name’s Spanish-language mally associating with contenders would help foster multiculturalism equivalent, FARC, is a military Robinson Cardona and fellow Colombians participate in a protest to Kevin Kozlowksi (U-At Large) and raise awareness about FARC, a Colombian terrorist organization, in OG Oyiborhoro. In addition, SA for the SA senate. In 2006, most SA and diversity, and expand upon wing of the Colombian Communist presidential candidates led slates, what the SA has already done. Party. Notorious for kidnapping, Freedom Plaza Monday afternoon. Assistant Vice President for Com- munity Affairs Kyle Boyer and SA but last year only two students "I’m running to make GW a drug trafficking, ransom, and child running for SA president headed more diverse place," Oyiborhoro rally. gether," said Emanuel Guiterrez, Sen. Ted O’Neil (ESIA-U) have de- labor, the organization has been up slates. said during his campaign kick-off Children dressed in yellow, a high school senior in the District clared their candidacy for SA EVP. recognized by the U.S. Department "I’m ready to work with any- on Wednesday afternoon. blue and red apparel – the colors who grew up in the South Ameri- Candidates still planning for the of State and the European Union one to get elected," said Kozlows- Aswani, a junior, said he will of the Colombian flag – held signs can nation. His sister, Karen, who SA’s two top jobs have until Mon- as a terrorist organization. Though ki, who ran for the senate with the also work to expand upon the that read "Paz" and "Libertad," is in asylum in the U.S. with her day to declare their intentions. negotiations have been proposed GW Student Union slate last year, words that mean "peace" and "lib- husband, explained that although SA Executive Vice President over the last 10 years between the but is running as an independent. See CANDIDATES, p. A6 Colombian government and the erty" in English. People chanted "we cannot go back, this is one way Brand Kroeger, who said he will terrorists, little has been done to "Viva Colombia," as music played to support our country." abate the violence. through the plaza. Ines Vega, a GW alumna, "Colombians wish for a coun- Erika Carmona, a member of brought her 5-year-old daughter try free from FARC, and we do not GW’s PorColombia student group, Amalia to the event to teach her believe they represent us in any came to the rally to "raise aware- about her ancestry. Vega, who way or form," said Laura Busche ness about the tragic humanitarian moved to the U.S. nine years ago Ivan Gaviria, a leader of Colombia problem that exists in (Colombia) after the FARC made it difficult to Soy Yo, a group that staunchly op- due to the atrocities of the terrorist find work in Colombia, has had a poses FARC. "They have torn, and group the FARC." hard time explaining to her young continue to tear apart, the peaceful Many other local schools were child that "the country that I bring dreams of our nation." also represented at Monday’s rally her to for vacation is at war." Gariva said her organiza- by concerned student activists. Despite some early morning tion created a Facebook group in "This is a call for the Colom- rain showers, Gaviria said the day early January to draw attention to bian people to come together and was a successful and historic one FARC’s terrorist activities. Within protest for peace," said Danny Es- for the Colombian people. a month, the group had amassed teban, a Johns Hopkins graduate "We are glad that people more than 300,000 members student who was born in Colom- have abandoned their own politi- around the world. bia. cal stances to unite to defend our Using the group’s Facebook For some, the event was a way country against FARC," she said. page as a forum, members be- to stay connected to their home- "We are glad that the young people gan discussing the possibility of land. have come out, that the business- organizing a "protest for peace," "We don’t always meet many men have left their work, that Gaviria said. D.C. was one of 167 Colombian people here, so this families have come together here cities around the world to hold a is an event to bring everyone to- to help our country."

day broadcast of Fox 5 News. planned the Wednesday afternoon "It’s a more proper introduc- meeting so the two could meet and WISE tion than ‘Help, I’m dying!" Wise Wise could thank him in person. from p. A1 said. At the meeting, Wise, who pre- The two did not have a chance viously worked at The New York becomes a lawyer," Wise joked. "I to speak after Coates pulled Wise Times, credited Coates with saving figure if he saved my butt once, from the water, but Coates had his life, but Coates modestly reject- then he can save me in court." told him his name and that he was ed the notion of being a "hero." Wise and Coates reunited for a student at GW Law School. Wise Coates said, "Maybe I did (save the first time since the accident in followed up by calling the Law his life) but it’s something anyone front of the GW Law School yester- School and got an e-mail address in the same circumstance would day to film a segment for a Thurs- for Coates. The two later spoke and have done."

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NEXT GAME Friday, February 8 vs. Carolina Hurricanes – 7 p.m. For more info, visit WashingtonCaps.com The GW Hatchet | Thursday, February 7, 2008, page A4 QUOTABLE en showing Thurston we walked into rooms with alcohol, hookahs and smoking paraphernalia It’s uncomfortable to bring parents into those rooms." oLizzie Wozobspiniki – Opinions Editor ([email protected])ons – Lindsay Toner, a STAR tour guide on canceling Niketa Brar – Contributing Editor ([email protected]) admissions tours of Thurston Hall editorial Devolution of“ dining Student theater Frequent J Street changes hurt quality, student interest

deserves support In recent weeks, Student Association leaders end omelet station have lobbied the administration to diminish the and a visiting chef The recent debacle between GW stu- unpopular mandatory minimum spending at J series that drew lines dent theater groups and the University Street. Both sides have been in serious discussions snaking around the administration has become the latest ex- about how to balance Sodexho’s financial needs to entire food court. ample of mismatched priorities in Foggy operate at GW and the appeasement of student con- Nearly every year Bottom. This disconnect between the two cerns. The crux of the supply-and-demand problem since, there has been a retool- parties has left student concerns unad- lies in the quality of the dining options. ing of the food, and thatat cancan dressed with no end in sight. The Uni- Simply put, the food at J Street today is rather be a fair, necessary process – versity must not only fix this theater is- abysmal. Students choose to eat elsewhere because but in moderation. Interests sue but also begin to shift how it interacts there is better food at better prices at GWorld change and some eateries are with student organizations on campus. partners outside the Marvin more profitable than oth- While student groups have previ- Center. But it hasn’t always ers. For example, Pan Geo's ously used the cramped Lisner down- been this way. Wraps and a salad eatery were stage theater, University administrators T his is my fifth year consolidated into one venue, told the performers that the space would at the University, and I’ve and Crepeaway no longer be available to host musicals witnessed firsthand J Street was brought because of sound “bleeding” into the offerings get progressive- to the Marvin main stage area. For the University, who ly worse – in both qual- Center in off-campus as a business rents out the lucrative Lis- ity and diversity of choic- 2004. Dining Coolonial Cash ner main stage, it is its right to provide es. Regrettably, it’s been a officials eval- partners took a quality venue for their high-paying cli- devolution, not evolution of uate revenue mucchhbi business ents and guests. DAVID changes. reports and out of J Street. However, the simple solution here is Back in the prehistoric make good- Yet, if the for the University to appease both student CEASAR days of 2003, GW’s dining faith efforts at food-service pro- artists and maintain their commitment to SENIOR EDITOR landscape was diametrical- gauging stu- viders are spend- student life by soundproofing the down- ly opposed to its contem- dent opinion ing millions of stage area in a timely matter. Currently, porary form. Those were through surveys. dollars to enhance the University has been ambiguous in its the days long before a hole in the floor allowed In the end, thouggh, decisions led to inferior c a mpus dining – thereby trying to increase commitment to addressing the noise is- passage of the buff-and-blue glowing Washington food and service. their profit share – they need to be improving i our sue at all. It is crucial that the administra- Monument, flanked by plasma-screen televisions I looked through The Hatchet's coverage of options, not worsening them. Drastic overhauls, tion realize that meeting student needs is (at a reported cost of a $4.5 million). This was also campus dining since the late 1990s and found the especially when they eliminate popular eateries, are not an option, but rather an obligation. long before venues closed while there was still light same headlines popping up time and again. A cycli- not bringing back any of their student clientele. Instead of forcing a semester’s worth of outside and were closed on the weekends. cal pair of stories comes up: administrators change J This leads to reduced student purchases in J student production cancellations, the These were the days when you could get a meal Street again, and J Street changes – later to be found Street, which prompts mandatory spending, which University should accommodate a mid- for $5, with the help of Taco Bell and Subway and unpopular – are delayed. Why the need for full-scale in turn prompts more widespread dissatisfaction. semester attempt to soundproof the their reasonably priced menu. Some eateries were reconfigurations nearly every year and the ratchet- Without quality options at affordable prices, this downstage and allow student produc- open until 2 a.m. Soda fountains with free refills ing down of hours of operation? vicious cycle will only continue. tions to continue as planned. were everywhere you turned. Craving brunch on Certainly, basic finances have played into the –The writer, a graduate student pursuing a master's Unfortunately this is the most re- a Sunday or Outback steak prepared by Outback decisions between the University and its food- in political management, is The Hatchet's senior editor. cent disappointment concerning GW’s chefs for dinner? “Home Zones” had both a week- service providers. And the advent and expansion of relationship with crucial components of student life, namely the arts. In 2006, the music department was threatened with steep budget cuts. Other student performance groups, like dance and a capella Focus on issues, not just words to name a couple, constantly vie for performance and practice space on campus. A strong commitment to the arts is valu- Don't write off Coulter's views able for both GW students and the institution. There are fewer arguments more matory political language seen on larly provocative language. instead of intelligently debating infuriating than those where an these liberal shows? Behind her This double standard becomes them silences valuable political opponent refuses to even acknowl- language are insights substantiated more apparent when considering debate in our country. It is unac- Board of Trustees edge, much less legitimately chal- by an impressive resume. While how conservative commentary is ceptable to write off Coulter’s argu- lenge, your beliefs. That’s exactly liberals Olbermann and Maher often received. While liberals reg- ments simply because you disagree should promote what the liberals on this campus are are certainly college educated, ularly bash Ann Coulter for her with how she phrased them. doing to Ann Coulter Olbermann is formally views, conservatives who respond In fact, this incitive rhetoric affordability and it’s simply unac- trained as a sportscaster with the same passion are instantly does have a proven value in society. As the Board of Trustees’ first meet- ceptable. and Maher practiced as a labeled right-wing nut jobs with- The provocative language used by ing of 2008 approaches, several lingering Coulter’s comments stand-up comedian prior out a sense of humor. It is simply Coulter, Olabermann, and Maher issues remain at hand. This page hopes are admittedly inflam- to becoming a popular unfair for liberals and self-declared draws people into debate. In an that this meeting gives University Presi- matory; however her political commenter. On moderates to marginalize Coulter age of apathy, this is an undeni- dent Steven Knapp a chance to illustrate means of expression do the other hand, Coulter for being provocative when far left ably good thing. And if enough how his ideas will move from proposals not discount her views. went on to graduate from commentators do the very same people are engaged, maybe we can into reality. More often than not, lib- law school and worked thing, unabated. While Maher may begin to solve some of our society’s The Board must confirm the student erals focus on her deliv- for the Senate Judiciary speak under the guise of comedy, it problems. fee increase as voted on by about 3,000 ery and fail to address Committee in 1994. She doesn’t change that he means what If we are the generation that students earlier this week. As this page the issues addressed then wrote numerous he says. rejects political correctness and has said many times in the past, this pro- by her rhetoric. As a ALEX political books, all of And so, Maher and Coulter allows free discourse, we should posal is vital to sustaining and promot- political commentator which appeared on the aren’t so different after all. But encourage Ann Coulter to say ing student life. This election, 60 percent who advocates divi- EISNER New York Times best- when liberals categorize Coulter whatever she wants. Individuals sive political views, sellers list, and now has as a “right-wing wacko,” they fail will inevitably be offended. But of the voters agreed. Now it’s time for the COLUMNIST Board to match student support on the is- Coulter has the right to a daily, nationally syn- to appropriately assess the validity why should that stop free speech? sue. use the same language dicated column and of her views. In doing this they are This is a college campus in our In addition, GW students, alumni employed by any num- appears on many politi- marginalizing her opinions to the nation’s capital. Where better to and prospective students are eagerly an- ber of the fiery commentators on cal talk shows. point at which they feel that they listen to alternative viewpoints, no ticipating Knapp’s tuition affordability the left. So when liberals complain She has the credentials to vali- need not address them. And, judg- matter how they may be phrased, proposal. In a year marked by changes about her controversial nature, I date having an opinion. Yet liberals ing by the responses to YAF speak- and articulately respond to them? in leadership and goals, a move toward simply turn on Bill Maher or Keith continue to discount her views and ers by the GW Democrats this year, more affordability seems to be the natu- Olbermann and laugh at the hypoc- label them unworthy of a response it seems that the left employs this – The writer, a freshman major- ral next step. The University must seize risy as it beats me over the head. because of her choice in rhetoric. tactic more so than the right. But, ing in political science, is a Hatchet this opportunity to change the world’s Why is Coulter expected not This is particularly unfair as liberal regardless of who’s doing it, com- columnist. perception of GW – an image predomi- to participate in the same inflam- media sources regularly uses simi- pletely dismissing Coulter’s views nately shaped by its price tag. While GW does currently offer sig- letters to the editor nificant aid to students, it is most often in the form of loans. It is crucial that the Criticism requires attendence attend the event and see what Coulter In response to Ms. Hocraffer’s op- Skimming over Coach Joe’s 500 Board work with Knapp’s proposal to in- Reading the critical letters to has to say. Who knows, maybe they’ll ed (Feb. 4, p. 4), the University Honors GW students were met with a crease grants and scholarships available the editor regarding Ann Coulter’s actually learn something. Program would like to clarify that we depressing blow this past weekend. to students. As an institution, GW de- appearance at GW this Saturday makes Still don’t believe it’s worth do not punish or reward any student Not only has our men’s basketball serves a reputation that is shaped more me wonder if these students have coming to the event and hearing what for their choice of major. No student team been dealt their sixth straight by its academics than its costs. ever bothered to actually listen to a Coulter has to say? Try talking to one is required to write two honors theses. loss, but such news was plastered on Finally, this is a prime place for conservative speaker. Instead, these of the 200-plus students that attended Students in the Honors Program are The Hatchet’s front page. While coach Knapp to demonstrate his leadership. leftists try to repress the conservative David Horowitz’s speech on Islamo- expected to complete an honors senior Karl Hobbs’ gloomy face greeted The Knapp has been devoted to learning voice on campus because they are Fascism and partook in an intellectual thesis or seminar and the pursuit of Hatchet’s many readers, the incredible about the complex inner workings of afraid of having a real debate that they discussion about terrorism. Students honors in the major is one way to fulfi ll news of Coach Joe McKeown’s 500th GW and listened to groups from around will inevitably lose. such as Evans, who seem to think that expectation. Each department win was buried within its many pages. campus and task forces sharing their con- If you look back at Erica Evan’s extremism is a “non-existent issue,” determines its own standards for special ESPN has dutifully recognized this cerns for the future. By quietly immers- letter “Defense of Coulter Flawed” (Feb. are welcome to come learn that their honors and we would not presume to amazing accomplishment by reporting ing himself in GW’s issues, we have faith 4, p. 4) this becomes very apparent. ridiculous claims are false. question the judgment of a department McKeown on its front page of women’s that he has the practical knowledge nec- She says that Coulter’s arguments are Whether it is Ann Coulter or by re-evaluating a thesis already basketball news on its website. As The essary to provide a legitimate perspective “not based on any sort of academic or David Horowitz, there will always determined not to merit honors. Hatchet seeks to accurately represent in changing the way business is done in scientifi c fact” which quite simply is be opposition to hosting conservative All participating students the success of GW’s students, staff and Foggy Bottom. Now we’re ready to hear not true. Even if you do not agree with speakers at GW. Instead of fi ghting voluntarily choose the challenges and faculty, this newspaper should prioritize Knapp’s own voice and to examine his Coulter’s arguments, it is hard to say to prevent free speech, they should standards of the Honors Program. accomplishments, not failures. The solutions to the issues at hand. that issues such as illegal immigration embrace this challenge to their Any student who feels a thesis is last time the men’s team was even and extremism are not based on facts. beliefs and join us for an intellectual “busywork” may simply opt out of mentioned on ESPN was their win Yet somehow our wise peers at GW discussion. If Coulter’s arguments the program without repercussions. over Saint Louis for record-setting low have found a way to do just that. are as ridiculous and fl awed as leftists Students who fulfi ll all the expectations score. Seeing that the women’s team For leftists who claim they support say, then why do they work so hard to earn a notation on their transcript and has received national recognition and Got something on your mind? the fi rst amendment and intellectual prevent people from listening to her? I special recognition at Commencement, coverage, we would expect this type debate, it is extremely hypocritical for would encourage other students to go but there is no punishment for a student of positive recognition as front-page them to attempt to cancel or disrupt a listen to what she has to say instead who voluntarily leaves the program. The news. We ask that The Hatchet report Send a letter to the editor at speech, such as the College Democrats of automatically buying into the leftist Honors Program, indeed the academic on our women’s basketball team and are trying to do. Even though I ideas entrenched in higher education. life of this University, is not based on the many achievements that we hope appreciate all of the free advertising Iris Somberg standardization of requirements but on to see from the players and their coach opinions@ these students are providing GW GW Young America’s Foundation standards of achievement. in the remaining NCAA season. Young America’s Foundation by acting vice president Catherine Chandler Coach Joe deserves better. GWHatchet.com like the typical leftist on campus, I think Academic Advisor Lauren Empson and Lyle Leitelt it would be more benefi cial for them to Rewarding hard-work in Honors University Honors Program Seniors

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ated with the University, fl ed the Disorderly Conduct room, and smelled suspicious Liquor Law Violation 2/3/08 - Marvin Center - 7:40 CRIMELOG scene before offi cers arrived. The fumes when the residents p.m. - case closed complainant said she is not press- 2/3/08 - Mitchell Hall 7-11 - greeted them. The community 2/02/08 - Public Property on UPD responded to a report of a ing charges. 11:21 p.m. - case closed director on duty performed an Campus - 3:25 a.m. - case male individual sleeping next to Assault Referred to MPD Both UPD and MPD responded administrative search. Liquor closed WoW Wingery. The subject was to a report of a 7-11 patron was confi scated, as well as UPD offi cers on patrol observed intoxicated and D.C. Fire and EMS 2/2/08 - Guthridge Hall - 8:45 2/3/08 - Private Property on arguing with cashiers. The plastic bags and a pipe which a male student urinating outside was called to transport him to GW p.m. - case open Campus - 2:20 a.m. - case male individual claimed he did all tested positive for marijuana. Lafayette Hall. Offi cers stopped Hospital for medical treatment. The Metropolitan Police Depart- closed not receive the correct amount Referred to SJS the individual, who claimed he Further inspection revealed that he ment responded to a complaint Two people called MPD to report of change from his purchase. was trying to get into the building. was a GW employee. from a student in the residence that several individuals were Offi cers determined that there Harassment He said he had been drinking, and Referred to Department hall. She said a female individual throwing food items out of a was a miscommunication, and offi cers released him after per- had come to her room and ag- window in the Elise Apartments. the issue was resolved. 2/2/08 - Thurston Hall - 2:40 forming a variety of sobriety tests. Unlawful Entry gressively banged on the door. One of the complainants said vin- No further action a.m. - case closed Referred to SJS When the owner of the room egar was thrown onto his jacket. Two students reported to UPD 2/3/08 - 1959 E Street - 3:00 opened the door, the suspect Two male students suspected of Drug Law Violation that they were standing outside 2/3/08 - Woodhull House - 3:20 p.m. - case closed pushed her way into the room throwing the items then exited the the residence hall when two a.m. - case closed UPD responded to a report of and a confrontation ensued. The building while MPD was on the 2/4/08 - Ivory Tower - 1:30 male individuals began calling An intoxicated female arrived at a male individual sleeping in the suspect then picked up a knife scene. Offi cers detained them, a.m. - case closed them offensive names. The UPD headquarters to fi le a theft lounge area of the residence hall. in the room and threatened the and told them to pick up the items UPD offi cers responded to two individuals then asked the report. Offi cers recognized she had He told offi cers that he entered the student with it. She then left the that had been thrown into the a complaint from a resident students to sign them into the been drinking, and assessed her building behind other people. The room and the building, and began street. of the hall who said a suspi- building. When UPD arrived, condition. EMeRG transported her man was not affi liated with GW, knocking the taillights out of the Referred to Student Judicial cious odor from another room the individuals had left the area. to GW Hospital. and escorted off campus. complainant’s car with a baseball Services was infi ltrating his bathroom. No identifi able suspects Referred to SJS Subject barred from campus bat. The subject, who is unaffi li- Offi cers knocked on the other –compiled by Amy D’Onofrio

ACADEMY AWARD® Bolton criticizes North Korea NOMINATION BEST ANIMATED FEATURE Former U.N. ambassador “GRADE A! A MARVEL!” said North Korea is not -Lisa Schwarzbaum, ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY backing down on nukes by Amanda Dick Hatchet Staff Writer

Former United Nations Am- bassador John Bolton discussed the politics of nuclear proliferation and his new book, “Surrender is Not an Option,” with 20 GW stu- PERSEPOLIS dents, journalists and members of A FILM BY MARJANE SATRAPI AND VINCENT PARONNAUD the public during GW’s Security BASED ON THE ORIGINAL GRAPHIC NOVEL BY MARJANE SATRAPI Read THE COMPLETE PERSEPOLIS WWW.SONYCLASSICS.COM First Foreign Policy Roundtable at available at bookstores everywhere Hotel Lombardy. from Pantheon Books LANDMARK’S LANDMARK’S BETHESDA AMC LOEWS CINEMA ARTS THEATRE Bolton, who served as the NOW E STREET CINEMA ROW CINEMA SHIRLINGTON 7 Corner of Main Street E Street & 11 St. N.W. 7235 Woodmont Ave. Arlington, VA & Pickett Road United States’ representative to the PLAYING (202) 452-7672 (301) 652-7273 800-FANDANGO #801 Fairfax, VA (703) 987-6991 United Nations from 2005 to 2006, VIEW THE TRAILER AT WWW.PERSEPOLISMOVIE.COM said North Korean and Iranian nuclear issues will be front and center for the next president and urged the removal of the “cloak of secre- cy” about North Korea’s nuclear weapons program. “This month is the one-year anniversary of North Korea’s agreement to give up its nuclear weapons, which was by my count the fourth time they have made this commitment over the past 15 years,” Bolton said. The U.S. State Department has Viktors Dindzans/Hatchet staff photographer resisted the idea that North Ko- Former United Nations ambassador John Bolton spoke at Hotel Lombardy Wednesday afternoon rea is not serious about following as part of GW's Security First Foreign Policy Roundtable. through on its commitment to stop nuclear program, criticized the attended the event, but those that and strategic model about how its nuclear program. NIE because the footnotes of came were impressed by Bolton. America can deal with nations ful- Bolton said it is likely North the NIE report contained infor- “After today, I have a deeper filling the demands of the U.S.” Korea outsourced its production of mation defining Iran’s nuclear appreciation for his work,” fresh- Radhika Bhat, research and weapons of mass destruction and weapons program as “nuclear man Joe Sangiorio said. “I walked outreach assistant for the Institute is continuing its nuclear program. weapon design and weaponiza- away with a new perspective on for Communitarian studies, said “North Korea is nothing if not tion work.” Iran, the National Intelligence the discussion fulfilled the goals followers of their own plans,” Bol- “Card sharks – not intelligence Estimate … which I was glad he of the Security First Foreign Policy ton said. professionals – could be proud of brought to my attention.” Roundtable. He said Iran is also continu- this sleight of hand, which grossly Freshman Travis Holler said it “(The purpose) is to publi- 46..&35&3. ing its nuclear program, which the mischaracterizes what Iran actual- was great to be able to have a small cize unconventional thinking National Intelligence Estimate said ly needs for a weapons program,” group discussion with the former and engage the journalistic and 8IBUBSFZPVEPJOHUIJTTVNNFS ended in fall 2003. Bolton said in an editorial in The ambassador. intellectual community in policy Bolton, who was nominated Wall Street Journal on Wednes- “I was surprised at how much dialogue on political issues of q TQFOEJOHJUJO/FX:PSL$JUZ for the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize day. access I had to him,” Holler said. the past and (see) where they are q UBLJOHBDMBTT for his efforts to expose Iran’s Only a handful of GW students “It was amazing to hear his insight headed.” q FOKPZJOHUIF*WZ-FBHVFFYQFSJFODF ¸q BMMPGUIFBCPWF 7HATCOULDBEBETTERTHANSUMMERIN.EW9ORK#ITY "EINGPARTOFTHE to their members urging them paying for.” www. #OLUMBIAUNDERGRADUATEEXPERIENCEINCLASSESANDRESIDENCEHALLS to vote in favor of the fee Junior Patrick Ford created FEE increase. a Facebook group in opposition GWHATCHET 4&44*0/0/& -AYn*ULY 4&44*0/580 *ULYn!UGUST from p. A1 Sophomores Samantha to the student fee increase. .com Shelly and Melanie “I know I speak for a size- XXXDFDPMVNCJBFEVTVNNFSOZD campus-wide Infomail as soon Kimmelman, both members of able portion of the student as possible to all @gwu.edu the Alpha Epsilon Phi sorority, body when I say that I am email addresses clarifying the said an e-mail was sent out to disappointed,” Ford said. “I proper voting procedure,” through their sorority’s listserv feel that it makes the student FREE ADVANCE SCREENING Balter said. telling the sorority members to body look terrible when we He said this issue was vote in favor of the increase. vote down a referendum that resolved at approximately “From what we were told, raises our fees but we vote for in 10:30 a.m., before many of the it will increase the overall a referendum that raises the Tuesday, February 12 at 7:30 PM Washington, DC votes were cast. amount of money that will fees of incoming students. It is “With the special election go to Greek organizations,” an eternal truth that people are serving as a precursor to the Kimmelman said. always more generous with general election's online vot- Junior Megan Whoolery other people's money than ing platform, the committee is said she does not support with their own.” already working with the nec- increases in tuition, however Capp said she will meet essary university departments she did support the increase in with the members of the Board to refine publicity efforts and the student fee. of Trustees this week to present further simplify the voting “If the money is going to to them the results of the refer- procedures in the weeks to student organizations then I endum. The Board of Trustees come,” Balter said. don’t mind,” Whoolery said. must still approve the refer- Many student organization “(A higher student fee) is one endum before the fee increase leaders sent out blast e-mails thing that I wouldn’t mind goes into effect.

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because he is a breath of fresh air cause if McCain gets the nomina- people’s reactions, and Huckabee SUPER from establishment politics, i.e. the tion I might as well vote for the feels the same way I do on most Clintons or the Romneys. He is Democratic nominee; McCain isn’t issues,” Moore said. “He hasn’t from p. A2 something new.” a conservative Republican. In my changed positions on certain poli- The atmosphere in the CR opinion Ron Paul represents what cies like other candidates. He is a SA Sen. Elliot Bell-Krasner room was more private and se- the Republican Party used to be: true conservative.” (CCAS-U) said he voted for date. Amid fi nger foods and re- small government, non-interven- Sophomore Matt Oczkowski Obama because he is rejuvenating freshments, Republicans debated tion foreign policy and a healthy said the party was his fi rst CD the party. candidate issues privately at each economy with no defi cits.” event. “I went to the Obama camp table. Freshman Andrew Moore said He said, “I just wanted to because we need someone who “I stopped going to CR events he came to the Super Tuesday fes- watch it with other Democrats. I can reach out to our generation,” at the end of my freshman year,” tivities to see how people would am surprised by the big turnout, Bell-Krasner said. “Obama has senior Clay Socha said. “But I react to the returns. but then again, it is the biggest day so many college-age supporters came here tonight to debate be- “I came to see the results and of the school year." Kevin Koslowski “HILARIOUS THIS SEASON'S FUNNIEST VALENTINE! AND HEARTFELT. Kyle Boyer

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by Ian Massar realize that the material that was left out was re- their great surprise, I came Hatchet Reporter ally the stuff that he wanted to put in. “I started back to do another 20 minutes af- doing stand-up as a way to do the jokes I really ter that.” BJ Novak, cast member and co-writer of the wanted to do.” Six years later, his early bombs hit NBC television series “The Offi ce,” revealed With the slightest satisfaction, Novak re- seem only to have made his act that what he believed to be the cornerstones of suc- called how his show was quickly canceled – but much stronger. “I learned what my cess in the entertainment industry: Index cards. in the end, that turned out not to be such a bad personality was more than I chose “Index cards are the keys to television and thing. “I was 24 and all I really had to do was what my personality was. I learned movies,” Novak said in an in-person interview to perform every night,” he said. Not having a from what actually held the crowd’s with The Hatchet. It was a seemingly simple an- show meant more time to work on his stand-up attention and what seemed to resonate swer for a guy who has experienced a remark- act and refi ne his technique. Luckily for Novak, with them. I tried the stuff I thought of ably rapid ascent in the world of television in “At a certain point it just clicked.” late at night with my friends at a bar that recent years. But when you look at Novak’s ap- In an industry with a lot of competition, it seemed too goofy for anyone to ever proach to comedy and to his work in television, took a long time for Novak to develop his own get and, in fact, people laughed.” his easy response makes a lot of sense. Armed style and fi gure out what worked. “I started with Trial and error have paid off with a wide array of jokes (written on index ‘what’s a funny one-liner?’, ‘what’s a pun that for Novak. They have taught the cards, of course) Novak is set to take the stage at will make people gag?’, ‘what’s a funny observa- comic how to connect with an Lisner Auditorium this weekend as part of Pro- tion that I’ve had?’” audience and, although he ad- gram Board’s “Winter Hoopla” Series. Using those strategies to fi ll an hour with mits his act never stops evolv- While most people recognize Novak as Ryan jokes seems impossible for most people, but ac- ing, the material he fi nds in Howard from “The Offi ce,” his story in Holly- cording to Novak, stand-up is all about trial and everyday life is simple and wood begins long before “The Temp” ever de- error. “Years of open mics at bars and clubs, talk- clever. If his work on “The buted on TV. After graduating from Harvard ing with your friends – these things teach you Offi ce” is any indication, University, Novak followed in the footsteps of what’s lame about your own act,” he added. Novak’s calm and confi - many writers before him, leaving his home in Figuring out what jokes are lame can be a dent approach to giving Boston and heading to Los Angeles to work as a painful process. While Novak is grateful that he the crowd, as he put it, screenwriter. His fi rst job was writing for “Rais- has not bombed very much, he admits that a few “only what I truly think ing Dad,” a sitcom on The WB. Landing the job times he went down hard. is funny,” is sure to make was a big success for Novak, but the business “One time, I opened for this punk-rock band for some good stand-up at quickly brought him to a realization that would and the crowd was all there to see them. They GW. shape his future as a stand-up comic. didn’t know who I was. I had made the mistake BJ Novak is performing at “I was really frustrated because I couldn’t get of signing up to host the whole night of music Lisner Auditorium on Friday the jokes I was most excited about on the air,” he so not only did I go out and bomb for 20 min- at 8 p.m. Tickets are now said. The more he wrote, the more he began to utes and almost get booed off the stage, but to sold-out. courtesy Program Board "Offi ce" star BJ Novak will perform to a sold-out crowd at Lisner Auditorium Friday night.

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courtesy Focus Features FEB.EBEB.B MovieReview : "In Bruges" Courtesy Stiletto Entertainment Go on, GW heartthrob, light those candles. bargaining chip for your less-than-legit ID. by Amanda Pacitti short, “Six Shooter.” With a background as a play- Take those chocolate-covered strawberries out of The defi nition of understanding: this V-Day Contributing Editor wright, McDonagh had actors training for three the fridge. Toss those rose petals onto your ever- Rock and Roll Hotel’s sponsoring “Broke and in weeks before they even set foot before the camera delicate, ever-decadent (XL twin) satin sheets. As Love,” a $40 meal for two (plus appetizer, dessert Duality is key, always. As in: love and hate. Fear to fl esh out the script’s nuances – a process Farrell you, me and Barry Manilow know, February’s all and champagne). Make a reservation for the (still and risk. Sitting on a park bench lost in thought, cited as promoting his newfound appreciation for about steamy-hot for-real-real love. not sold out) 10 p.m. seating to enjoy some 80’s and doing lines of coke with an American midget rehearsal. The thing is, though, impressing ye old hook- jams, fi ne food and the hot-and-heavy that’s sure and a couple of prostitutes. Truth, reader, is in the “The more we dug into it … it just fl ew. We up in ye old dorm room is wildly inconvenient. to come after. contrast. knew it inside and out,” Farrell said in a conference So, this February, let’s together pledge ourselves Finish Valentine’s week off right at 9:30 Club As far as Colin Farrell is concerned, the recent call earlier this week. to spend some worthy nights on the town in the with Grace Potter and the Nocturnals on Feb. 16 at fi lm “In Bruges” fi nds depth without indulgence. The fi lm drew largely from personal travel ex- spirit of … true love? 7 p.m. Disclaimer: one time they toured with Dave “In Bruges” (Focus Features, 2008) follows hit- perience – specifi cally a trip taken four years ago, Seriously, scoring tickets to concerts this month Matthews. But seriously, for $15 you will be wit- men Ray (Colin Farrell) and Ken (Brendan Gleeson) when as a tourist in Bruges, he found himself torn is a sure bet for fi nding your way into any sophis- ness to a Vermont gal with a killer voice – who is for the duration of their stay in Bruges, Belgium, a between visiting the “strange and otherworldly” ticated, music-appreciating GW lady’s heart (… most assuredly not wearing Birkenstocks. picturesque city of medieval architecture, winding architecture, and wanting to “get drunk and meet Yeah, her heart.) Looking to feast on tasty local chops? Hit up alleys, churches and canals. Ray and Ken hide out women,” McDonagh said. (See? Duality.) Get a little freaky by heading to Rock and Roll 9:30 Club or Rock and Roll Hotel for a daytime af- in the city by order of their eccentric boss Harry “Both sides of my brain argued with each oth- Hotel for the Sex Workers’ Art Show Thursday at fair. Exposure, Sunday Feb. 17 at 11 a.m., features (Ralph Fiennes), after Ray ruins a hit – leaving him er, which became Ray and Ken in the fi lm,” Mc- 8 p.m. Tickets are $15. plenty o’ local punk and alternative bands just in a state of self-refl exive aloneness and guilt. And Donagh said, speaking of constructing the script Itching to be kinkier? The solution: go see waiting to get into your pretty little head. while in Bruges, he inevitably sparks up an incon- around the relationship (and perhaps distance) be- Matchbox 20 featuring Alanis Morissette and Time to take sides, GW reader. Feb. 21 marks venient romance with Chloë, played by newcomer tween the two hitmen in the fi lm. Mute Math at The Patriot Center Friday at 7:30 the earth-shattering, life-changing, mind-altering Clémence Poésy, whose latest work includes a Quick to make an important distinction about p.m. Ticket prices range from $55 to $75. Spice Girls concert at Verizon Center at 7:30 p.m., small role as Fleur Delacour in “Harry Potter and his work, McDonagh didn’t want the impact of “In Keeping things fresh, wild and sexy? So is with ticket prices ranging from $72.50 to $122.50 the Goblet of Fire.” Bruges” to be only in clever script-writing. Barry Manilow (above). The mood-setting crooner (Damn, girl!) In search of a thriftier, more street- A word to the skeptical viewer: Do not see this “I didn’t want to make a playwright’s fi lm,” takes Verizon Center, on Saturday at 8 p.m., with cred alternative? Drop $10 the same night at Rock movie under the presumption that it is a well-spent said McDonagh, something he characterized as a ticket prices ranging from $9.99 to $250. and Roll Hotel for GW-affi liated bands Hello Soci- investment in keeping up-to-date with ironic refer- full-length feature of two men sitting and talking Looking for a chick of your own this love ety, The London Souls and Bottles/Cans at 8 p.m. ences to Farrell’s roguish superfi ciality. As in, the – referencing the hyper-stylized cinematography month, boys? There is still time. Worthy tip: almost And hey, girl, don’t fret. Spice Girls fans are (prob- act of Farrell searching for subtle depth as an ac- coupling what Farrell considered a rather brilliant any concert featuring a contemplative lady singing ably) still welcome. tor is (surprisingly) not the do-all, end-all humor script. solo equals a fan base just crawling with gals look- Nothing says “I love you” like scoring tickets of this fi lm. Much to my own surprise, Farrell was Farrell noted, “It was really deep without being ing for sweet, gentle lovers. Take $8 and a tender, to a sold-out gig, so click your way through E-bay not cast in this role based upon his artistic merits indulgent.” non-threatening smile to the Black Cat Feb. 11 for for tickets to Wilco, Feb. 26 and 27 at 9:30 Club. in shower scenes from “Miami Vice.” Rather, Far- As far as life experience acquired post-produc- the music of D.C.-based indie/alt-country Junior Livin’ on a prayer? For the sake of true love, hit rell’s casting reads as grossly appropriate for the tion, Farrell is quick to note his gains: “Herpes, and League front woman Lissy Rosemont. Bring a up the Verizon Center Feb. 28 for the Bon Jovi con- self-aware, at times infl ammatory, humor of this a few grey hairs,” he joked. shoulder to cry on, a pronounced appreciation for cert, featuring opening act Daughtry. Ticket prices dark comedy. Bold claim: see this movie, but do Farrell cited listening to, appropriately, Irish female artists, and your A-game. run from $49.50 to $135.50. not expect, um, what you expect. band The Pogues during the process of preparing Join ever-indie Canadians The Cliks at 8 p.m. Love is in the air this month, baby. Let’s hope The fi lm marks the fi rst full-length effort by for the role. And how did he unwind? “A shag’s Feb. 13 at DC9. Underage lovies: this one is 21-plus. you’re listening. Irish director and London native Martin McDon- never a bad thing, truth be told.” Uh, duality? Try fl owers and candy for the dude at the door as a –Amanda Pacitti agh, who won an Oscar in 2006 for his live action “In Bruges” will be released in D.C. Friday.

If you have $5 If you have $10 If you have $20 $5 Walk over to the Kennedy Center In case you missed the D.C. Shorts GW on Ice! No, it's not a watered- next week, Feb. 11, 13 and 14, Film Festival last fall, the Goethe- down Disney production, but rather AN ENTERTAINMENT for the Japan! Culture & Hyper Institute (812 7th Street, N.W.) will GW's own ice hockey team play- Culture festival. The festival fea- host two different shows this week- ing against District rivals Catholic GUIDE FOR THE tures more than 450 artists, over end, Friday and Saturday. The "Best University at the Verizon Center on $10 CASHSTRAPPED 40 performances, and more than of the Fest" showing has something Friday, following the Caps game a dozen free events to showcase for everyone – including comedies, against the Carolina Hurricanes COLLEGE STUDENT the best Japanese theater and documentaries, dramas, animations at 7 p.m. Go Colonials! For more dance, music and fashion, archi- and films by local and foreign film- information, visit www.capstickets. tecture and sculpture, poetry and makers. For more information, visit com/gw.html. $20 literature, photography and film. www.dcshorts.com. For more info, visit www.kennedy-center.org. Visit the Scene's new blog at blogs.gwhatchet.com/backstage B2 | Thursday, February 7, 2008 The GW Hatchet Arts Bar Belle

New York, New England Adams Morgan Saturday to meet a friend at 18th and Red (2436 18th St N.W.). The two- and New Orleans spell story bar has an open first floor that was an ideal spot for chatting it up, watching the flat 'New Liver' screen televisions, or even flaunting a move to the music. The service was surprisingly fast, Having the Super Bowl, Mardi Gras and although I’ve got to say my Jack and Ginger Super Tuesday falling on the same weekend, had far more Ginger than Jack (maybe that I knew it was going to be a rough couple of bartender saw me fighting with the ATM the nights. With nothing to do but put my drinking previous night). If you aren’t into whiskey, heels on, I hit the town and colored the capital 18th and Red has daily drink specials consist- green, purple and gold as I headed to Adams ing of $3 domestic drafts and bottles, $4 rail Morgan to find another hidden treasure. drinks, and a cheap wine selection. Friday night I checked out Left Bank (2424 Nothing in particular stood out about 18th 18th St. N.W.) on the strip to party with two and Red, but it was far less crowded than GW sororities that were hosting an event there. most of the other 18th Street bars, which was I’m not sure where the name Left Bank came refreshing. Girls, I can’t report on my favorite from, but that place definitely took more of my spot in all bars (the bathroom) because some money than the real bank gets. After grabbing chick locked the door and passed out inside of a drink and catching up with friends I realized the stall. Boys, the bathroom there was gross, that I had actually eyed this restaurant-turned- but something tells me you guys don’t care nightclub previously during the daytime. The nearly as much as we do. windowed front and mod orange furniture All in all, these two bars were great to see made this exotic venue seem pretentious yet for the first time, but I wouldn’t necessarily go curiously inviting, so I was excited to find that out of my way to check them out. They seem the restaurant was open enough to let the col- to lack the character and wow factor that has lege kids crowd inside. allowed other bars to reach the four-bell grade. After a Jack and Ginger (my new and My wallet and I had more fun hitting up sophisticated drink of choice) I was feeling the Super Bowl house parties that happened a bit buzzed and left the bar for a breath of around town this weekend. fresh air. Unfortunately, that is where it ended, and the above findings are all you are going to get because the inside hit capacity and the Bar Belle Rating bouncer wouldn’t let me back in. (Side note to The Hatchet: maybe we should work on an all-access pass so this doesn’t happen again. I mean I’m kind of a big deal, bars should know me.) Out of cash and unable to remember my ATM PIN, I dialed several people asking for theirs until my sister reminded me – at three in the morning – that other people’s PINs don’t + work on my card. Right. I somehow convinced a cab to drive me back free of charge and made a promise to myself that the next night would be much more productive. With my PIN number and a minor head- ache embedded in my head I returned to It IS easy being green. Please recycle your Hatchet.

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Ben Solomon/senior staff photographer The Colonials' defense could not stop La Salle's Rodney Green or the rest of his team's shooting, as the Explorers shot almost 60 percent for the Loss to La Salle leaves GW in last place

by Joanna Shapes –– three of the league’s top four Sports Editor teams. Coach Karl Hobbs said he is not Ben Solomon/senior staff photographer Every conference has its peren- that concerned about the A-10 tour- Sophomore Damian Hollis and La Salle's Darnell Harris (20 points) fi ght for a ball during the Explorers' 80-56 win Wednesday nial cellar dwellers. The programs nament and that he is “just trying night at Smith Center. The loss puts GW (1-7) last in the Atlantic 10 and fi ghting for a spot in the conference tournament. that, year in and year out, are at the to get the team to play at a certain basement of the standings. It is to level.” these teams that other squads dare “If we can get ourselves to play not lose. at a certain level, (making the tour- Wednesday night, the GW nament) will become a realistic men’s basketball team fell victim shot,” Hobbs said. Losing streak now at seven to one of those bottom feeders, La La Salle’s Paul Johnson said that Salle, 80-58 at Smith Center. The his team is looking ahead to getting Karl Hobbs said after the game. “We half and six in the game. difference is that this season, GW is to the tournament and that he con- Colonials drop to 1-7 could never really develop any kind “Once we couldn’t get the en- the bottom feeder, now dead last in sidered the victory over GW a big of rhythm after that.” gines going, he just never really got the 14-team Atlantic 10 and fight- win. During the game’s second half, the involved offensively,” Hobbs said of ing just to qualify for the 12-team “It’s big for two reasons,” John- in A-10 aft er 80-58 fans were more silent than disapprov- Rice. “I thought (La Salle) did a good conference tournament, March in son said. “For building our program ing, only mildly reacting to a dunk job of crowding him.” Atlantic City. and because we needed an A-10 defeat to La Salle from Diggs that would have normally Rice was not the only Colonial La Salle is a program that has win in terms of us going to Atlantic generated a more enthusiastic reac- experiencing nearly unprecedented had one winning season the past City.” tion. The stands slowly emptied over offensive struggles. Junior Wynton 12 years and did not make the A-10 It was obvious that La Salle by Dan Greene the remainder of the contest as the Witherspoon, GW’s second-leading tournament last season. While the head coach John Giannini was ex- Hatchet Staff Writer Colonials played mostly even with scorer, registered just three minutes in Explorers seem to have improved cited about his team’s win and said La Salle but failed to surmount their the second half en route to a season- slightly this year, sitting in the he never expects to win comfortably With just over five minutes re- large deficit. low three points. Hobbs said there was middle of the conference pack at at GW. maining in the first half of GW’s 80- But as the benches steadily emp- no specific reason for Witherspoon’s 4-4, their other three wins are over “I felt like we were in for a chal- 58 loss to La Salle Wednesday, sopho- tied, the Colonials set another record. absence after halftime. another perennial St. Bonaventure lenge against a team that had tal- more Damian Hollis made a move to The loss marked the first time in pro- The loss is the team’s seventh in a twice and Richmond. ent,” Giannini said. the basket but missed a layup. And gram history that GW lost to La Salle row and its third consecutive at Smith GW has not missed the A-10 But the Explorers, for one of the the put-back. Junior Rob Diggs got a in Foggy Bottom. The perpetual cellar Center, its longest such streak in five tournament since the school joined first times in the programs’ play- hand on the loose ball to send back up dwellers have typically been a punch- years. Hobbs often speaks of the team the league for the 1976-1977 sea- ing history, did not have much of toward the basket, but the attempt fell ing bag for a much stronger, faster and needing to reach a certain level of play son. It seems as though GW may a challenge, while the Colonials short and landed in the hands of the better Colonial team. in order to be successful, a level they not make the tournament this sea- struggled. opposition. Hollis, who finished with a team- appeared near at times during close son. The Colonials still have to play And n the A-10 this season, It was a sequence typical of a first high 14 points, said he sensed his team losses to No. 13/14 Xavier and Saint Xavier, Charlotte and Rhode Island struggling is about all GW can do. half in which the Colonials (5-13, 1-7 lagging as the game wore on. Joseph’s. In Wednesday’s 22-point loss A-10) connected on just seven of their “The energy started diminishing to La Salle that elusive level of success 32 shot attempts while allowing the toward the middle of the game,” he seemed to slip farther away. Explorers to shoot nearly 60 percent. said. “I don’t know why, I just saw it. “You would have to call this a set- The performance elicited scattered I felt it as well.” back,” Hobbs said. boos from the Smith Center crowd of Senior Maureece Rice was held The Colonials next host Dayton Where were they? 2,219 as the team made its way to the scoreless for the first time in 68 con- Saturday at 7 p.m. The Flyers are 4-4 locker room at halftime trailing 38-20. tests dating back to his freshman year. in conference play and were nation- “We came out real flat,” head coach He took just two shots in the second ally ranked earlier this season. Senior Maureece Rice did not score in a game for the Fans starting to be disappointed fi rst time in 68 ap- Improbable and seemingly impossi- were with the team last season all have Mensah-Bonsu or winning the confer- ble performances are a big part of sports, lower shooting percentages than a year ence tournament last season after the pearances as witnessed in the New York Giants ago. The team’s shooting percentage has team’s leading scorer from the previous and since beating the previously undefeated New dropped off from 46 percent to just below season, Danilo Pinnock, left early for the his fresh- England Patriots in the Super Bowl. 42 percent and scoring has dropped from NBA draft. So why not this year? man year. The GW men’s 70 points a game to 64. As a fan, perhaps where I feel the basketball team It is hard to say why, because the most abandoned is in the absolute futili- He played has also had some ROSS roster is very similar to last year’s and ty of this team on the road. The Colonials for 30 seemingly improb- ROMANO many young players have more experi- have won five games at home and played minutes ably and impos- ence playing college ball. What is definite competitively in two of the three losses. and shot sible performances is that this has been a very disappointing Why have they lost all ten road games by this season – but, CHIN MUSIC campaign so far. an average of 19 points per game? This is 0-for-6. unlike the Giants, It hurts that sophomore Travis King truly disheartening. in a bad way. has to miss the entire season because of a I think a big reason so many fans are The first indicator that things were knee injury, but there is no proof that the so disappointed with the program is be- going downhill for the program was the team would be winning even with him. cause of how successful the program has loss on the road at Maryland-Baltimore The guards have been effective only in been the past few years. Did we take that Junior County. As a fan, I thought (hoped) this spurts and have not been able to sustain success for granted? When I got to GW was just an aberration. Every team stum- much success against the top-level com- almost three years ago, this was a solid Wynton bles once in a while, right? petition. program. It was not St. Bonaventure. Wither- But after getting pounded at Vir- The player with the best assist-to- Maybe I was spoiled. I appreciate the spoon had ginia Tech and losing to the turnover ratio on the winning even more now, and I do not ex- a season- SUNY-Binghamton, GW’s team is walk-on point pect struggles to last very long. So do not record dropped to 3-5 and guard Johnny Lee, give up on this team. The program has low three it became evident that The lack of ability and Coach Karl Hobbs become too strong for a losing tradition points in maybe these losses would to adapt to the loss seems reluctant to play to develop in Foggy Bottom. just 16 continue to pile up. Now him more than about 10 minutes. 1-7 in the conference and of King has been a minutes a game, espe- mired in a seven-game los- cially against the better Coach ing streak – not to mention major letdown. This teams, so distributing Karl having lost all 10 games the ball to leading scor- Hobbs away from Smith Center team has adapted er Rob Diggs has been a – it is now an appropriate problem. said there time to assess our disap- before ... So why not The lack of ability was no pointment as fans. this year? to adapt to the loss of reason One of the biggest dis- King has been a ma- Wither- appointments is with the jor letdown. This team fact that many of the indi- has adapted before, spoon did vidual players’ productivity has fallen off whether it be winning late-season games not play from last season. The four starters who two years ago without injured star Pops more minutes.

Keep up with all of GW's sports by reading "Courtside," The GW Hatchet's sports blog, at blogs.gwhatchet.com B4 | Thursday, February 7, 2008 The GW Hatchet News Tour guides stop showing Th urston Hall to visitors because it housed a greater percent- because five of AU’s seven residence “There are a lot of problems with “One room had heaters covered Prospective students age of the undergraduates; however, halls are virtually identical, and none showing Thurston, especially on in green beer bottles. When the sun- as the size of the student body has are exclusively freshman buildings, Saturday mornings,” Pearl said. “I light came through the windows, it increased and the number of hous- said a tour program representative would walk by a room and there went through the bottles and cre- now see Potomac, a ing options increased, other residence for AU. would be beer and wine bottles all ated a green glow that you could halls became viable options,” Napper Drew Rifkin, student coordina- over the place, or there would be see in the hallway,” Toner said. “It sophomore dorm wrote in an e-mail. tor for the STAR program, said he people passed out in the hallway.” really put a damper on the rest of Before the switch to Potomac is unfazed by the fact that Potomac While some tour the tour. Parents think by Nicole Gulotta House, tour guides brought tour House is being shown to incoming guests reacted to this after seeing Thurston Hatchet Reporter groups to Thurston’s first or second freshmen even though it is no longer sight with laugh- that there’s no con- floors and searched for a room with an a freshman dorm. ter, others would be, “When showing trol.” Few buildings on campus carry a open door to display for the visitors. “We’re just trying to represent a according to Pearl, Thurston we walked Toner said the switch more infamous name than Thurston Guides were not allowed to knock on typical GW room and show what “flabbergasted” or to Potomac will elimi- Hall. Until recently, prospective stu- a closed door and it was often difficult amenities it includes,” Rifkin said. “I “shell-shocked.” into rooms with nate these problems and dents could experience their first taste to find residents willing to host a tour think it gives prospective students a While giving tours improve the quality of of the 1,100-student, freshman dorm group. good idea of where they may be living of Thurston, this occur- alcohol, hookahs the tours. as part of GW’s STAR Tour Program, “This fall we were presented with and gives them a feel that it’s a nice rence was common “We couldn’t be but frequent problems encountered in an opportunity to have access to a place to live.” among STAR guides. and smoking confident showing touring the residence hall have led to room in Potomac House that provided The move to Potomac has not “When showing Thurston,” Toner said. its elimination as a tour stop. greater ease to our visitors in seeing a come without concerns. Former tour Thurston we walked paraphernalia.” “Showing Potomac will Kathryn Napper, dean of under- room and interfered less with the resi- guide Melinda Pearl said she fears into rooms with alco- protect the integrity of graduate admission, has worked in dents of the building,” Napper said. showing a sophomore dorm may be hol, hookahs and LINDSAY TONER the University.” the admissions office for 30 years The idea of using a mock dorm misleading. “I understand why the smoking parapher- STAR TOUR GUIDE While Rifkin recog- and said Thurston has been the most rather than a uninhabited student change occurred but it’s not a good nalia,” said Lindsay nizes that such encoun- widely shown dorm on tours over the dorm is one used by many other idea,” she said. “It’s not realistic.” Toner, a STAR tour ters have occurred, he years. Instead of Thurston, the STAR universities, including New York Pearl suggested that holding the guide. “It’s uncomfortable to bring cites convenience as the sole reason Tour program now shows prospec- University. tours later in the day might eliminate parents into those rooms.” for this change. tive GW freshmen a mock room in American shows mock rooms the inconvenience of searching for an Uncomfortable or not, the evi- “Have those things happened? Potomac House, a dorm that currently over the summer but the tour guide open door, and the sight of prohibited dence supporting Thurston’s reputa- Absolutely,” he said, “But that was houses sophomores. shows his or her room assignment for items STAR tour guides encountered tion for being a central party locale not a factor in the decision to make “Thurston was initially used the semester. This format is possible frequently in Thurston rooms. was all too often in plain sight. the change.” NOW SHOWING

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