Monday, May 14, 2018 I Vol. 115 Iss. 2 AN INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWSPAPER • SERVING THE GW COMMUNITY SINCE 1904 WWW.GWHATCHET.COM

N C E T O M N E M M E C pages 2-3 2018

Offi cialsNumber admit of nostudents students on waitlist from waitlist KELLY HOOPER STAFF WRITER 2,500 For the fi rst time in at least nine years, none of the prospective students on the Students who accepted their spot on the waitlist waitlist for the Class of 2022 2,000 will receive an acceptance let- ter from GW. Students admitted from the waitlist Number of students admitted from the waitlist Dean of Admission Cos- 200 tas Solomou announced to waitlisted students May 1 1,500 that after receiving nearly 150 27,000 applications for the incoming freshman class, GW hit its capacity and does 100 not “anticipate admitting anyone from the waitlist this 1,000 year,” according to an email 50 obtained by The Hatchet. The University admitted an 0 average of 76 students from ‘09 ‘10 ‘11 ‘12 ‘13 ‘14 ‘15 ‘16 ‘17 ‘18 its waitlist between 2009 and 500 2017 – with a high of 170 stu- dents in 2016 and a low of 16 the next year – according to institutional research. 0 Solomou said about 2,000 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 students accepted a spot on GW’s waitlist this year in ad- dition to the roughly 11,000 EMILY RECKO & ZACH SLOTKIN | DESIGN EDITORS students admitted to the Class of 2022. He said being waitlisted ter the current waitlist system. off ering a higher number waitlisted about 3,500, the ar- in 2017, predicting fewer Francisco University High could cause “anxiety and Jamie Moddelmog, a high of waitlist spots than the ticle read. students would enroll as stu- School, said it’s typical for stress” for students trying to school senior from California number of students they an- Admission experts said dents apply to an increasing universities like GW to wait- solidify their college plans. who was put on the waitlist, ticipate enrolling for their in- universities might waitlist a number of schools. list high numbers of students “We were happy to make said he was disappointed to coming classes, according to large number of students to She said placing students to protect themselves from a quick decision about clos- receive a defi nite rejection an Inside Higher Ed article. ensure that they can fi ll open- on a waitlist could also boost falling beneath their antici- ing this year’s waitlist to from GW because the school The University has in- ings throughout the sum- students’ confi dence, es- pated class size. avoid keeping those students was one of his top picks. He creased the size of its waitlist mer, as some students could pecially in the case that the But he added that wait- in limbo any longer than nec- said he didn’t expect an ac- from roughly 500 in 2009 to change their college plans at school was likely out of reach listed students develop a essary,” Solomou said. ceptance from GW because 2,100 in 2017, according to in- the last minute. for the student or is known false hope of being admitted While offi cials did not say waitlist acceptance rates stitutional research. The Uni- Cristiana Quinn, a coun- for being selective. because they aren’t informed how many students were of- across the country are typical- versity typically enrolls about selor at College Admission “There’s a lot of buzz about generally low waitlist fered a waitlist spot for the ly very low, but he was sur- 2,500 students in its freshman Advisors, a company that that it’s good PR,” she said. acceptance rates. Class of 2022, the University prised the University wasn’t class each year. off ers high school students “It’s funny – for years I have “It’s hard on the kids if off ered roughly 5,600 stu- accepting anyone from the Brown University off ered college application counsel- heard people say, ‘well, the kids believe, ‘oh I’m still dents a spot on the waitlist waitlist. waiting list spots to about ing, said universities typi- my child almost got into X alive, I still have a chance,’” last year, according to institu- “I wasn’t that hopeful, but 2,700 of its applicants this cally waitlist a high number school,’ referring to them be- Reider said. “Yeah, numeri- tional research. I fi gured they’d at least go to year, while its freshman class of students because it’s hard ing on the waiting list, and cally you have a chance, but Solomou declined to say if the waitlist a little bit, so it size last fall only had roughly to gauge the number of ac- for some reason, it actually go buy a lottery ticket – you offi cials anticipated that stu- was something diff erent than 1,700 students. The Univer- cepted students that will ac- does make people feel good have a chance. I’m very, very dents wouldn’t be accepted I expected,” he said. sity of Pennsylvania’s incom- tually enroll. about it.” clear with my students – I tell off the waitlist this year and if The notice comes as col- ing class is anticipated to be The University accepted Jon Reider, the director them, ‘your chances are very offi cials have any plans to al- leges across the country are about 2,400 students, but it a record-high 11,000 students of college counseling at San low.’” Offi cials overhaul Title IX investigation process, mandate faculty report harassment CAYLA HARRIS new policies would be sub- formation about potential SENIOR NEWS EDITOR ject to continuous review if violations of the sexual ha- approved to ensure that the rassment policy to the Title Offi cials released drafts University’s stance on re- IX offi ce. of new Title IX policies solving Title IX complaints Laguerre-Brown, the Friday amid increased remains up to date. vice provost of diversity, scrutiny about the way the “Policies are chang- equity and community en- University handles cases of ing, our students’ expecta- gagement, said most staff sexual misconduct. tions are changing and we members must be manda- Under the new poli- learn things all the time,” tory reporters as universi- cies, a single offi cial will Maltzman said. “It is also es- ties nationwide face dif- handle sexual misconduct sential that universities get fi cult situations in which a investigations instead of a this right. There have been “reluctant reporter” may six-person faculty- and stu- instances where members ask faculty for confi denti- dent-led hearing board, and of our community have had ality and then later say the DONNA ARMSTRONG | CONTRIBUTING PHOTO EDITOR all faculty will be mandated experiences that could have University didn’t properly Senior Logan Malik, a chemistry major, is one of more than 15 graduating seniors and alumni to report harassment to the been handled better.” address their situation. who said graduate school will allow them to study speci c areas of their undergraduate Title IX offi ce. The policies, The new procedures ex- “The professor says majors. which were presented at pand GW’s 28-page sexual that they were honoring a a Faculty Senate meeting harassment and sexual vio- request for confi dentiality, Friday, still await approval lence policy to a 45-page and the response would be from the Board of Trustees document still subject to that you put the university Seniors opt for graduate this week, but are expected review over the next week. above the needs of a stu- to be instituted, offi cials said. Under the proposed dent,” she said. “It is refl ective of plan, offi cials will bring in She said reporting a stu- school expecting more job best practice,” Caroline an independent investiga- dent or a concern to the Title Laguerre-Brown, the vice tor to oversee sexual vio- IX offi ce doesn’t commit the provost of diversity, eq- lence complaints, replacing student to fi ling a formal opportunities, higher salaries uity and community en- a six-person hearing panel complaint and doesn’t re- gagement, said of the new made up of volunteer stu- quire the University to ini- SARAH ROACH would allow them to study an advanced degree to se- policies. “If you look at dents and staff . The inves- tiate any formal action – it ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR specifi c areas of their majors cure a job after graduation. universities that have gone tigator, who could either be only demands that a mem- they weren’t exposed to as “There are a number of through really diffi cult situ- a University employee or ber of the offi ce will reach When senior Parris undergraduates. Higher reasons students may want ations with Title IX, they an external hire, is respon- out to the student to “pro- Lloyd decided she wanted education experts said as to go to graduate school im- have policies that look more sible for gathering evidence, vide support.” to go to graduate school employers look for special- mediately,” she said. “There like the one we’re propos- conducting interviews and “It’s about making sure this fall, she looked forward ized skills amid a competi- are pros and cons depend- ing and less like the policy deciding whether there is that anyone who was a vic- to studying the opioid epi- tive workforce, an increas- ing on the individual’s cir- we currently have in place.” enough evidence to consti- tim of sexual misconduct demic and premature child- ing number of students are cumstances, the career fi eld, The new policies follow tute a policy violation. gets provided some form of birth – public health topics obtaining graduate degrees the graduate program, etc.” a yearlong external review Previously, the panel support,” she said. she never dug into in her for a leg up in the hiring Senior Logan Malik, a of GW’s Title IX policies would hear complaints and Members of the Faculty undergraduate program at process. chemistry major, said he and procedures by the law consider witness testimo- Senate had mixed reactions the Milken Institute School About 23 percent of wanted to carry what he fi rm Cozen O’Connor. Offi - nies and evidence to deter- to the new policies. of Public Health. graduating seniors reported learned at GW to graduate cials brought in the outside mine whether it was more Harald Griesshammer, Lloyd, who will pursue that they continued their school at the University of legal experts last summer likely than not that a viola- a physics professor, said a master’s degree in public education six months after Cambridge in the school’s after the University’s poli- tion occurred. the new “responsible em- health at New York Univer- graduating in 2017, up from environmental policy mas- cies came under fi re when “You’re walking in front ployees” requirement could sity, said she will need spe- an average of 19 percent in ter’s program directly after a senior and sexual assault of a panel made up of well- negatively change the re- cifi c skill sets and specializa- the previous three classes, graduating. survivor launched a cam- meaning students, but 18- to lationship between faculty tions if she wants a career in according to data from the “Unfortunately, a bach- paign to expel her alleged 22-year-olds subject to all of advisers and their students, the fi eld – something she Center for Career Services. elor’s degree might not be assailant and claimed of- the pressures of the climate who often seek non-aca- couldn’t get with an under- Assistant Provost for enough to get to where I fi cials mishandled her case. that we’re talking about, demic advice from faculty. graduate degree. University Career Services want to be, or I might have The updates also come some staff folks, and that’s He said the new require- “My major gave me a re- Rachel Brown said about to do this anyways, so I as the University is investi- the current process,” Uni- ment could “put students ally good foundation for the 35 percent of students in- might as well just go ahead gated by the Department of versity President Thomas pretty off ,” especially when skills that I want to utilize in dicated on Handshake that and do that now,” he said. Education for possible vio- LeBlanc said. “No wonder they are not from the United the workforce, but I felt that I graduate school is a per- Senior Priyanka Koti lations of federal law for the universities are not getting States and do not have the wasn’t completely prepared sonal goal. said she decided to pur- way it has handled sexual it right.” same understanding of Title to start working without She said students may sue a master’s degree in violence complaints. In the new plan, offi cials IX policies as domestic stu- concentrating on my spe- choose to attend graduate biomedical engineering at Provost Forrest will also outline at least dents. cifi c fi eld and learning more school directly after com- Cornell University in the Maltzman said there is a 14 diff erent types of staff about it through a master’s pleting their undergradu- fall because she’ll be able to “reasonable” chance the roles, including all faculty program,” she said. ate degree because they focus on specifi c branches Board of Trustees will in- and academic advisers, that GWHATCHET.COM Lloyd is one of more carry knowledge from their of her major, like tissue en- stitute the new policies at qualify as “responsible em- for more on of cials’ than 15 graduating seniors coursework as a senior into gineering. She said she can its fi nal meeting of the year ployees” – staff members new Title IX policy and alumni who said a their graduate program, or Friday. He added that the who must report any in- H proposals master’s or doctoral degree they might prefer to obtain See DEGREES Page 6 May 14, 2018 • Page 2 COMMENCEMENT GUIDE THE GW HATCHET Stand out in a sea of caps with creative decorating tips based on your personality 2018

Commencement GUIDE

FILE PHOTO BY OLIVIA ANDERSON | PHOTO EDITOR Tourist spots outside D.C. to If you want to stray from the dark blue uniform, use your cap to show off your personality with a quippy saying or meme. expore in the family car MATT DYNES CULTURE EDITOR For the procrastinating memester Every student has a post on “GW memes for The 10th most politically active teens” that they’ve been tagged in numerous times. Use your graduation cap to pay tribute to it. You can cherry pick your college’s starter pack to be on theme for your school’s ceremony or make your cap a love letter to your second home – “The Bench” of Sigma Chi. For the University-wide ceremony, fi nd a Marcia McNutt joke and students behind you will snicker at your timely campus commentary. Head to a campus printer on the morning of commencement in your gown to stay loyal to your procrastinating ways and tap the touchscreen one last time to print out your meme. Once you have a color copy ($0.85) of your joke in hand, all-purpose glue from CVS ($2.79) is the most convenient way to attach your last-minute decoration, so stop by before heading down to the National Mall. You may not be the Picasso of cap decorating, but you’ll give students a good laugh as the ceremony drones on. For the straight-laced political animal A simple, patterned cap without fancy or off ensive ornaments is the future politician’s best decorative bet. While no one can say GW hasn’t prepared you to handle a scandal or two, it’s best to save your future apology post for when pictures of you at formal weekend get uncovered. OLIVIA ANDERSON | PHOTO EDITOR Match your Brooks Brothers suit or subtle, solid-colored dress with a latticed cap pat- At 331 feet tall and made of white marble and concrete, George Washington Masonic National tern of hot-glued ribbons, preferably in a school color. Indistinguishable from the crowd, it’ll Memorial in Alexandria, Va. offers some of the best views of the city. make sneaky swigs from a fl ask less noticeable during the ceremony. Or take a diff erent approach and use the square foot of real estate atop your head as a re- MEREDITH HESSEL sume. You never know who might be in the crowd, so your cap should include your Linke- STAFF WRITER dIn URL at the very least, if it doesn’t spell out your information like a business card on the back of your head. Juxtaposed next to sillier headwear, your cap will help you subliminally For the GW diehards... market yourself to potential future bosses. George Washington Masonic National Memorial If you’re going to have major George withdrawals after graduation, get your fi ll at George Washington Masonic National Memorial in Alexandria, Va. Impress the whole family with At 331 feet tall and made of white marble and concrete, the nine-story masonic temple off ers some of the best views of the city. At the top of the building’s obelisk, an observation deck presents a panoramic view of the Potomac River, D.C. and a section of Virginia. With activities that have no age limit photogenic sights and structures, it’s no surprise that scenes from “National Treasure” were fi lmed on location. White Pantheon-inspired columns greet you as you enter, followed by portraits and bronze busts of the former president. The memorial serves as a museum to Washington’s KYLIE FRONCZAK history, with artifacts on display like the clock used to pronounce his death. REPORTER 101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria, Va. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 20-minute drive. $15. Dumbarton Oaks Museum & Garden For the family of adventure-seekers... 1703 32nd St. NW Great Falls Park This garden sanctuary features spots for siblings to get lost while exploring, and for el- Thirty minutes away from campus, an 800-acre nature mecca can be found at Great Falls ders to relax and admire the natural space. Park. This national park spotlights the power of the Potomac River through waterfalls and Known for its impressive artifacts from the fourth to 15th centuries and beautiful gar- breathtaking views of the water. dens, Dumbarton Oaks Museum & Garden provides an aesthetic and educational experi- Picnic tables, parking lots and grills are available, and a snack bar sells french fries, pizza ence for the family. Older guests will take a walk down memory lane while examining the and other light snacks for the family to refuel. Climb along dramatic cliff tops and more than postcards and pamphlets displayed in the museum. 15 miles of hiking trails, but don’t jump in the river – swimming is prohibited because of While some family members enjoy peeking around inside, others can head to the gar- jagged and rough waters. dens on the property, which open at 2 p.m. The expansive 27-acre garden contains lush ter- 9200 Old Dominion Drive, McLean, Va. 7 a.m. to dark. 30-minute drive. $10 parking. races, with ponds and fountains for kids to explore. Relaxing by the Ellipse fountain and walking along the Pebble Garden will be sure to bring a calm over the family chaos. For the nicky family... HalfSmoke National Harbor 651 Florida Ave. NW It can be hard to please everyone, but the National Harbor houses a plethora of activities all in one place for the family that can’t all agree. If graduation has you freaking out about being a real adult, unleash your inner-child and More than 160 stores, from Build-A-Bear to outlets like Michael Kors and Nike, have visit HalfSmoke – a restaurant in the Shaw neighborhood that warns you “Don’t grow up, it’s something for everyone in the family. Explore the several outdoor art installations around a trap!” with a glowing neon sign. each corner, like “The Awakening,” an installation of a bronze giant emerging from the sand, The restaurant’s decadence targets anyone with a sweet tooth by serving craft cocktails ($9) with giant arms for kids to climb. MGM National Harbor also has a casino with blackjack, and super milkshakes ($10), along with sprinkled carnival funnel cake ($4). Signature items roulette and slots for lucky parents and graduates who want to toss their congratulatory include the Briggs & Co. HalfSmoke sausage on a bun ($9) and the Tahini Beach falafel ($9) for cash. the sibling who is on a health kick. On the harbor, the family can enjoy the sunset from a boat cruise or venture off alone with Before your meal, play foosball or Cards Against Humanity against siblings, or face grand- kayaks and paddle board rentals. The eventful outing will provide much-needed separation ma head-to-head in Jenga or Connect Four. Parents will love the odes to years past when their before another day of family quality time. meal is served in a vintage lunch box and the bill comes in an old VHS case. You and your 101 MGM National Ave., Oxon Hill, Md. 20-minute drive. family can reminisce on family memories brought up by the nostalgia-inducing experience. Look back at fashion trends that lled your closet over the years

KATHERINE ABUGHAZALEH 1996 CONTRIBUTING CULTURE EDITOR 2011

Your siblings stuck to what was 2001 2006 You either fell into one of two in style. When your sister saw you in style stereotypes: bohemian or coun- the hospital, she probably had Jen- You wore whatever your mom You rocked the coolest of chil- try club. High-waisted jeans, ombre nifer Aniston’s iconic hairdo. Your gave you. She either fi lled your closet dren’s clothes, including brown hair and aviator shades were staples brother owned more than three pairs with bedazzled denim and tees or gaucho pants from Limited Too or in womenswear. . Boys copied the of Adidas wind pants and way too overalls. If you needed an outfi t for a newsboy cap from Delia’s – when hipsters with comically large glasses many branded tees from Abercrom- a trip to RadioShack, you had plenty you weren’t wearing hand-me- and denim in most of the color wheel. bie & Fitch. of blocky striped shirts to go with downs. Boys wore jerseys and tank Your parents either tried new Looking back, your parents your light-up Sketchers. Afterward, tops when not dressed up in a pin- trends or stuck to the foundations. might be considered fashionistas by a Happy Meal was guaranteed. stripe holiday button-down. Your mom picked you up from today’s standards. Your mother was Your older siblings began to ex- Your parents were ready for sub- school in a pair of Tory Burch rid- ahead of the trend because the mom plore mainstream skate culture. Your tle style reinventions. Mom stepped ing boots and an infi nity scarf. Your jean hit its peak in the mid-to-late sister ditched her Aniston hairdo out in brightly patterned dresses dad probably kept the same clothes ’90s. With white New Balance sneak- for feathered and dyed hair, and with three-quarter sleeves cut from from the past fi ve years – one button- ers and knee-length shorts, dad’s she had Blink-182 lyrics as her AIM Banana Republic. Your dad added down for each day of the week and a clothes were also timeless. away message. Meanwhile, your big some fl air to his tube sock, New Bal- pair of tan slacks. brother traded the tracksuit for camo ance combo with a daring pair of cargo shorts. Crocs. THE GW HATCHET COMMENCEMENT GUIDE May 14, 2018 • Page 3 Cash in new alumni status, take advantage of perks

GRAEME SLOAN | CONTRIBUTING PHOTO EDITOR Boqueria, located at 1837 M St. NW, has a sleek interior with counter-style service and tables in close quarters, so you can catch-up with your family over sangria and small plates. Commencement weekend bars for clinking glasses with parents GRAEME SLOAN | CONTRIBUTING PHOTO EDITOR Alumni programs that offer perks like trips, clubs and discounts allow graduates to get more out of GW even after they walk across the stage. MATT DYNES KATHERINE ABUGHAZALEH CULTURE EDITOR CONTRIBUTING CULTURE EDITOR Columbia Room For the volunteer 124 Blagden Alley NW If you want to give back to current students after leaving the University, there’s an easy For a cocktail bar experience that ups the ante, head to Columbia Room and impress the way to get involved while also scoring a free dinner for yourself. family with the most fanciful D.C. drinks. Step in and get lost in a wide array of different The Dinner with Alumni program gives alumni the chance to dine with current stu- alcoholic options in the three rooms within the bar. dents and help them network for future jobs and internships. Held year-round, dinners are The Spirits Library is decked out in upholstered chairs and cabinets made of deep ma- often organized and hosted with another alumnus and a group of students who sign up for hogany – with rich cocktails to match. Order seasonal concoctions, old fashioneds and high- the event. Students who attend the dinner can ask questions to the host about experiences balls with ingredients you’d never expect, like the Calypso Columbo ($15), a gin-based cock- at school and their journey post-graduation. tail with spicy Thai syrup, passion fruit, lemon and a dash of yogurt. Its herbaceous rooftop bar, the Punch Garden, has a separate menu of fruity refreshers that pack a kick. Don’t be fooled by the bourbon-steeped Mint Julep or the Right Side Up (both $16), a strong rye beverage that might leave you tipsy-turvy. For the traveler With hundreds of options for study abroad programs, alumni are bound to be jet setters. But your travel experiences don’t have to stop after graduation, because the alumni travel program offers year-round trips to top destinations around the globe. Boqueria International trips in 2019 include a two-week expedition from Argentina to Antarctica, an eight-night educational exchange in Havana and a weeklong tour through Russia. 1837 M St. NW Priced from around $3,000 to $10,000, the alumni program organizes housing and trans- Find a tapas joint that your parents will eat up tucked between the bars and businesses of portation, so you don’t have to spend weeks checking Expedia to take a memorable trip. M Street. Boqueria’s sleek interior offers counter-style service and tables in close quarters, so playing catch-up with the parents is easier. Boqueria’s chalkboard menus spell out three flavors of fruity sangria, and at $44 for a For the bookworm pitcher, the price is enough to make a recent college graduate’s eyes bulge. With your wino mom at the table, she won’t even flinch and can even opt for an extra glass of red, white, Now that you don’t have to read for your studies, you can read for fun in a virtual book sherry or rosé ($12 to $18). club for free through the University. The menu is also fit with ciders, craft and bottled beers ($6 to $10) from the DMV, im- Every two months, the group reads one book that focuses on professional development ported from Spain. With a wide variety, the bar is a good spot to start an evening of drinking that can help you in the workplace while connecting you with other alumni. while splitting small plates for a bite to eat before dinner. The group is completely remote as chat sessions about the book are held online. You may even want to branch out and dive into new books with the fellow alumni you meet from the club. For the saver Post-Commencement brunch After graduating from the University, you’ll have to give up student discounts. Luckily, there are a few alumni discounts you can utilize to lessen the blow. For GW alumni, Zipcar’s application is free and rather than paying a $70 annual fee, spots steps from the ceremony you only pay $25 annually to gain access to more than 20 makes and models of cars. If you find yourself back in the District, rest easy knowing you’ll get a discount at area hotels. GW alumni get 15 percent off at One Washington Circle Hotel, the Hilton Garden Inn in Georgetown and the Hampton Inn near the White House.

Advice from the CI leaders that introduced graduating seniors to GW

ANAHI HURTADO STAFF WRITER Colonial Inauguration leaders introduce students to the University. Now they’re back to send the graduating class off with advice.

GRAEME SLOAN | CONTRIBUTING PHOTO EDITOR Strive to be different and to be ‘you’ Traveling to Cava Mezze for brunch will take 10 minutes from L’Enfant Plaza station after your Carlo Wood, who graduated last year with a bachelor’s degree in business administra- morning on the National Mall for Commencement. tion, said one of the most memorable moments for him as a CI leader was when a student’s mother thanked him at the end of the session. LINDSAY PAULEN The mom told Wood she was not sure how her son, a man of color like Wood, was go- STAFF WRITER ing to fit in at a school where students predominantly did not look like him, he said. But af- ter the session, Wood said she told him she knew she was leaving her son in the right place. China Chilcano “To literally see someone who looks like you, or even hear someone else who is also first generation, I think those small details matter,” Wood said. 418 7th St. NW At CI, he encouraged students to be different, and he said he vividly remembers taking a group to his favorite place in the city, the top of the Kennedy Center, and telling them to If you somehow avoided taking your parents to Jose Andres’ staple restaurants around “let your freak flag fly.” That advice still rings true today, he said. D.C. during earlier visits, China Chilcano is the place to go. Located in Penn Quarter, China Chilcano is at a prime location, just a 10-minute walk from the ceremony. China Chilcano connects two unlikely cuisines: Peruvian and Chinese. Though the menu is eclectic, there are options for even the pickiest eaters with items ranging from anticuchos – Keep exploring Peruvian meat skewers – to ceviche and dim sum. While Olivia Martinez’s voice can no longer be heard on WRGW District Radio, she’s For the table, celebrate graduation with a half-liter of chica punch ($30) with vodka, red not done talking just yet. wine, triple sec and chicha morada – a Peruvian beverage made of purple corn. For some- Martinez, who graduated in 2015 with a bachelor’s degree in political communication, thing more familiar, opt for a Perú libre with rum, Mexican Coke, vanilla and lime ($12). gave incoming students tips on fitting in at GW and finding their niche, but one piece of If you’re craving something sweet, get the dorayaki ($11) – quinoa pancakes filled with advice really stuck, she said. sweet potato and topped with pecan butter and spiced maple syrup. Otherwise, go for the “I would tell them to go to the Deli as much as possible,” Martinez said. “And I remem- futomaki roll ($12), a jumbo sushi roll containing an omelet with shitake mushrooms. ber that first week at the Deli I ran into like 10 students, they all went.” Brunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Beyond seeking the best breakfast sandwiches, Martinez said she wants the Class of 2018 to remember to keep exploring. She said that just because students graduate, it does not mean the exploring has to end. “College being over can sometimes feel a little overwhelming and sad, but it’s also just Cava Mezze the beginning,” Martinez said. 527 8th St. SE Cava Mezze’s all-you-can-eat brunch must be ordered by the entire party, but it’s well Be proud of yourself worth it. If your family isn’t down, the entire brunch menu is also available a la carte. Just steps away from the Eastern Market Metro stop, a trip to Cava Mezze will take 10 Josh Bierman, who graduated in 2016 with a bachelor’s degree in dramatic literature, minutes from L’Enfant Plaza Station after your morning on the National Mall. After you said he loved being on the Lisner Auditorium stage, whether it was performing for 14th clear your plates, you’ll be in the perfect location to walk off your full stomach exploring Grade Players or leading students at CI. Eastern Market or the Capitol Building. After his time as a CI leader, Bierman said his own Commencement ceremony was too For just $35, you get a Mediterranean brunch with a flare. Each dish comes with a twist, blustery to enjoy. His family headed back to their hotel to escape the cold and didn’t listen like the chicken and waffle ($10) with pomegranate honey, feta and scallions, or the gyro to Cory Booker deliver his speech to the graduates. hashbrown ($8) served topped with feta, yogurt, tomatoes and onions. But if the weather holds up, Bierman said the Class of 2018 should enjoy the weekend This spot also has more classic dishes for family members that like to play it safe, like the celebrating their success. Getting to graduation is no easy feat, he said. eggs benedict and challah french toast with berries and cream. Plus, if you order the bottom- “If you’re not sure what you’re doing post-grad, don’t let that feeling ruin the joy of less brunch, you can gulp down 25-cent bloody marys or sangria at just $4 a glass. this weekend,” Bierman said. “A lot of people write off Commencement, but take it as a Brunch is served from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays. weekend to be proud of yourself. You really accomplished something major.” WHAT THE UNIVERSITY WON'T TALK ABOUT THIS WEEK If of cials will alter admissions policies after accepting no waitlisted students this year p. 1 FROM GWHATCHET.COM/OPINIONS “GW is moving forward to make mental health services more accessible for students, and we should take advantage of the sessions to not only check in on ourselves, but to help get rid of the negative stigmas around seeking support.” OpinionsMay 14, 2018 • Page 4 —MARIN CHRISTENSEN, A HATCHET WRITER published May 3 Budgeting course at CI would set students up for success

t’s always awkward needed and wanted — and hold incomes, like 14 percent students of the costs of doing when your card gets de- my parents made sure of of the student body, or in the laundry and the toiletries that clined at the cash register, that. But when I arrived for bottom 60 percent, like 16.4 they might buy on GWorld Ibut it could happen to any of my fi rst year of college – that percent of the student body, and helping them create a us. Running out of money changed. At GW, students are learning to manage money plan to budget their GWorld can be a bigger problem in expected to budget starting at responsibly is crucial. for the year. college because everyone has CI through their junior or se- Making a budget for a diff erent fi nancial situation. nior years for food and other Kiran Hoeffner-Shah GWorld is one way to learn Where some students can fall necessities using the GWorld how to apply budgeting to back on parents, others are card system. For many stu- Contributing Opinions real life. That way, students on their own. When money dents, it’s the fi rst time they Editor can implement methods is tight in college, it can be a are given a large sum of mon- of budgeting that they’ve brutal wake-up call that you ey and are expected to make learned at GW toward mon- haven’t formally learned to it last the entire year. This can In addition to diff ering ey management after gradu- make smart money decisions. be diffi cult for students living family situations, some of ation. While it’s tempting When I had my own in fi rst-year residence halls, us will never work a paid to spend money on clubs, struggles budgeting money where access to kitchens is job in college, but other stu- alcohol or other entertain- as a freshman this year, it scarce and eating out daily dents have been working ment options, especially made me realize that college is normal. This is also likely since they were legally al- while going to school in a is a perfect time to learn how the fi rst time students will be lowed to. Despite these dif- city with lots to do, it’s vital to manage personal fi nances paying for their laundry costs ferences, what we all have in that students are prepared because I can’t depend on rather than using free ma- common is a fi nite amount of for the real world, which also my family to help with my chines at home, and it could money that is available to us, has attractive ways to spend fi nances in the future. GW also be the fi rst time a student which is why it is important money. should recognize this op- takes out a credit card, opens that we spend time through When students are repay- Cartoon by Jekko Syquia portunity and help students a bank account or has to man- classwork to learn how to ing their loans, trying to lease manage their future fi nances age loans or bills. Not every manage funds so we don’t an apartment or looking to by teaching them how to student will stress about fi - run out of money now or in move somewhere new, hav- those budgeting sacrifi ces and prospective students, budget early on through a nances while at GW, and stu- the future. ing budgeting experience is now. the next few years present a course at Colonial Inaugura- dents with parents who can GW doesn’t off er any in- extremely useful. This is es- I regret many of my chance to learn about man- tion on managing day-to-day support them are lucky, but troductory level courses in pecially true for seniors liv- spending habits from my aging money. GW can help costs using GWorld. Students all of us will need to manage personal fi nance, but it is dis- ing off campus that aren’t on fi rst year in college, but I am students learn the basics of should take advantage of our personal fi nances after cussed in some courses. While the meal plan. Planning out glad that I have time to learn budgeting by helping train college as an opportunity to college, so it’s important to personal fi nances are covered your fi nances doesn’t mean how to better manage my incoming students on how learn fi nancial management start early. in sessions targeted toward you can’t enjoy yourself, money. While I am fortunate to spend their GWorld wise- skills that will remain impor- GW has a massive dispar- fi rst generation students, a but college is a great time to to have the support of my ly, which will set students up tant throughout their entire ity between rich families and course like this would be rel- learn how to live within your family, I don’t want to fall for success with managing lives. low-income families, which evant to all students. This can means. If cooking at home back on them due to my own money later on. Before college, I was for- means students come in with be done by telling students, instead of ordering takeout is mismanagement, and I do —Kiran Hoeff ner-Shah, a tunate that I didn’t need to diff erent experiences with starting with freshmen, how what it takes to be able to go not want to depend on them freshman majoring in political work to support myself. I had money. Whether students are much they’ll have per day out on a Saturday night, then after college. For all of us, in- science, is The Hatchet’s contrib- the food and clothing that I in the top 1 percent of house- to spend on food, reminding we should learn how to make cluding incoming freshmen uting opinions editor. STAFF EDITORIAL Families mean well, but they Colonials conversation is a must discuss interracial step in the right direction relationships to erase bias Over the past few and inclusion initiatives of the word isn’t to bring weeks, a complex conversa- like mandatory diversity up historical grievances, perceptions toward interra- to fi rmly call out friends and tion around changing GW’s training, this focus should for some students, the nick- cial relationships. family when these issues mascot and nickname has extend to having open con- name cannot be separated While I have never been arise. Without bringing atten- started on campus. versations about topics like from the violence that is told I should only date Fili- tion to their beliefs, a culture At the end of April, the mascot. associated with colonialism pinos, I have my fair share of separation will continue. students launched a peti- Administrators should and imperialism. of awkward and alienating This phenomenon goes tion to formally change the gain information from the While administrators memories. My cousin, who beyond interpersonal con- Colonials to something less entire student body to better gather information, Stu- at the time was about 9 years versations and also plays out “off ensive,” like “revolu- understand if this is an issue dent Association Presi- old, was asked by our aunt if publicly. Recently, Issa Rae, tionaries” or “riverhorses.” that needs to be addressed. dent Ashley Le is required he had a crush on anyone at the star of the HBO show Prior to the creation of the While more than 500 stu- through petition policy to school. When he answered “Insecure,” has come under petition, individual stu- dents have expressed their respond in some way. Now yes, the fi rst question out of fi re for comments in her 2015 dents have suggested a thoughts, the entire student that the petition has gained our aunt’s mouth was, “Is memoir. Rae encouraged change to the “hippos,” body deserves to have their more than 500 signatures, any of the TV she white? Or is she like us?” black women to date Asian which is a nod to the statue voices heard on this is- Le should stress student shows and movies While these questions and men, as these two groups of outside Lisner Auditorium, sue. Aside from individual opinions with University that I watched as a familial pestering are well- people are often seen as the given by former Univer- students, administrators President Thomas LeBlanc Mkid, mostly on Disney Chan- intentioned, they implicitly bottom of the dating pool. sity President Stephen Joel should gauge opinions and other administrators. nel or Nickelodeon, made inform us of who we should But Rae said that black wom- Trachtenberg. While The from student organizations If the University stands by dating seem almost eff ortless. date and more importantly – en should not date Filipino Hatchet’s editorial board that are a part of the mul- the nickname, adminis- One character likes another who we shouldn’t. men as they are the “blacks could not come to a con- ticultural community on trators should be upfront character and the plot simply of Asians”. These comments sensus on whether the nick- campus. International stu- about informing the stu- moves on. But, as we know, are not only hurtful to the name should change – the dents’ and native students’ dent body and alumni on dating and all other life expe- Renee Pineda Filipino community, but to conversation is a positive perspectives are vital to their stance and reasoning riences outside of Hollywood Opinions Editor the black community as well. step to make students feel this process, as they have because they should be are much more complex. I was disheartened to see like their voices are heard unique perspectives on proud of symbols that rep- I didn’t have a serious such explicit ignorance that when they feel uncomfort- what the nickname means resent our school. boyfriend until I was in col- was framed as advice rather able on campus. to them because they are This conversation can lege. We met under Holly- Interracial dating can be than insensitivity painting There has been a lot of not connected to American also be an opportunity to wood-like coincidences, fi rst seen as being inclusive, a the men in my community as conversation on the “Co- history. re-evaluate other contro- meeting at Colonial Inaugu- personal preference or just undesirable or unlovable. lonials” controversy. Some Students have brought versial names on campus. ration and then running into plain attraction between With a diffi cult subject members of our editorial up concerns on an interna- Students have expressed each other in Hawaii while people. While pop culture like dating, there is no semi- board were uncertain of tional level, so administra- concern about the Marvin on vacation, and this turned has become more inclusive nar that we can attend to au- the reasoning behind the tors should take those into Center being named after a our quick friendship into a by showcasing interracial re- tomatically erase our implicit change, as the nickname consideration as well. Some controversial fi gure, former real relationship. While my lationships, the real change biases. While no relationship isn’t celebrating coloniza- students claimed that the University President Cloyd boyfriend and I come from starts with conversations is perfect, the issues between tion but underscoring the study abroad offi ce has en- Heck Marvin. Marvin was the same ethnic background, between family and friends. signifi cant others shouldn’t history of being a British couraged students to not a supporter of segregation that wasn’t what sealed the While interracial couples are stem from their families’ or colony. Others believed wear GW attire with the and often suppressed stu- deal for us – but it didn’t hurt. being represented more in friends’ concerns about iden- that a change might be nickname on it while they dent publications that were Both of us are Filipino, movies and television, like in tity. We should push to have benefi cial, as the current study and travel abroad. critical of his administra- and having that shared back- “The Big Sick” and “Brook- conversations with our fami- nickname downplays the If that is the case, concerns tion. By moving away from ground helped make him lyn Nine-Nine,” we can’t rely lies about their explicit and historical signifi cance of from the offi ce and its the name Colonials, per- seem familiar to my family on Hollywood to have these implicit stances on interracial American colonialism and employees should be ad- haps the University will be and friends. And his family hard conversations for us. dating and work together to has made some students dressed as they weigh this prompted to challenge the and friends have thought of For many people, es- avoid bias. uneasy. issue. name of the Marvin Center me in a similar light. In his pecially those from back- Although my current But, more opinions from Although the intention and other University spaces family, aunts have often re- grounds that emphasize boyfriend and I are from the students and alumni need to change the nickname in and slogans that students ferred to me as his “Filipino respecting elders, it is hard same ethnic background, to be obtained before a de- 1926 from Hatchetites to are uncomfortable with as girlfriend” because some of to talk about beliefs that go that may not be the case in cision is made to keep the Colonials was to recognize well. his family members have against tradition or social the future. And it shouldn’t Colonials or switch to some- the history of the U.S. as Regardless of how the non-Filipino signifi cant oth- norms. None of my fam- come as a shock to family thing new. It is important to a British colony, for some, University responds to ers. This emphasis on our ily members would say that I and friends when interracial have conversations about times have changed and the controversy, this is an shared cultural experiences is shouldn’t date someone who relationships do occur. It is how students are represent- the word now carries the important conversation not subtle nor inclusive, and isn’t Filipino or isn’t Asian. on us, whether we come from ed on campus, especially if weight of colonialism. For to have. As the University it quietly implies that mem- But conversations that start minority communities or not, something approved by the some students, Colonials is looks to improve diversity bers of his family approve of with unnecessarily pointing to break down the stereo- University through mascots a name that memorializes and be more inclusive, it us more because we are eth- out the race of a signifi cant types and implicit biases that or nicknames is making stu- the colonization and geno- needs to look inward and nically the same. It is crucial other rather than other attri- divide us rather than bring us dents feel uncomfortable cide of Native Americans determine all the ways the that both white and minority butes do nothing but bolden together. or unwelcome. While the and the oppression of cul- institution might make stu- communities strive to have the lines that separate minor- —Renee Pineda, a junior University has been mov- tures across the world. This dents of certain groups feel constructive conversations ity and white communities. majoring in political science, is ing forward with diversity means that while the intent uncomfortable. about implicit and explicit That is why it is important The Hatchet’s opinions editor.

The GW Liz Provencher, editor in chief Submissions — Deadlines for submissions are Friday 5 p.m. for Monday issues. They must include the author’s Matt Cullen, managing editor* Leah Potter, news editor Donna Armstrong, contributing photo editor name, title, year in school and phone number. The GW Hatchet Elise Zaidi, managing director* Meredith Roaten, news editor Graeme Sloan, contributing photo editor Hatchet does not guarantee publication and reserves the Cayla Harris, senior news editor Dani Grace, assistant news editor Ethan Stoler, contributing photo editor right to edit all submissions for space, grammar and clarity. 609 21st St. NW Renee Pineda, opinions editor* Lauren Peller, assistant news editor Allison Kwon, research assistant Submit to [email protected] Washington, D.C. 20052 Matt Dynes, culture editor* Sarah Roach, assistant news editor Kate McCarthy, research assistant Barbara Alberts, sports editor Parth Kotak, blog editor Lizzie Mintz, research assistant Policy Statement — The GW Hatchet is produced by gwhatchet.com | @gwhatchet Zach Slotkin, design editor* Olivia Dupree, assistant design editor * denotes member of editorial board Hatchet Publications Inc., an independent, non-profit [email protected] Olivia Anderson, photo editor Kristy Pham, assistant video editor corporation. All comments should be addressed to the Arianna Dunham, video editor Kelly Hooper, assistant copy editor Board of Directors, which has sole authority for the [email protected] Annie Dobler, copy editor Samantha Kramer, contributing social media director Business Office content of this publication. Opinions expressed in signed [email protected] Karim Shoorbajee, web developer Kiran Hoeffner-Shah, contributing opinions editor* Kevin Chen, business manager columns are those of the authors and do not necessarily [email protected] Lindsay Paulen, social media director Katherine Abughazaleh, contributing culture editor Andrew Shlosh, senior account representative reflect the view of The GW Hatchet. All content of The [email protected] Emily Recko, graphics editor Kerri Corcoran, contributing sports editor James O’Connor, account representative GW Hatchet is copyrighted and may not be reproduced [email protected] without written authorization from the editor in chief. THE GW HATCHET NEWS May 14, 2018 • Page 5 LeBlanc’s science background, focus on CRIME LOG DISORDERLY CONDUCT morale set first year apart from predecessors Multiple Dates - Multiple Times Elliott School of International Affairs traits can impact whether fac- Case Closed ulty, staff and students feel Several staff members reported to George heard, and being a more open Washington Police Department officers that a communicator like LeBlanc is female student created repeated disturbances helpful in making the com- in their offices in the Elliott School. The student munity feel heard. Knapp, he visited the staff members’ offices multiple said, was “shier” and “more times, cried and became overly emotional. She reflective,” which made it refused to leave on multiple occasions, but more difficult to connect with there was no violent behavior. faculty. Referred to Division of Student Affairs “If when you walk down the street and you stop and POSSESSION OF DRUGS/SALE OR talk to a University police of- MANUFACTURING DRUGS ficer or a maintenance person and say hello to them, if you 5/4/2018 – 4 p.m. run into a faculty member and Rear of 2109 F St. ask them about their research, Case Closed people like to be talked to and A female student reported to GWPD that she they like to feel that the presi- witnessed a drug sale in the back of 2109 F St. dent keeps track,” Trachten- from her residence hall room. GWPD arrested berg said. the subjects – who were unaffiliated with the Knapp could not be University – for selling marijuana, and Metro- reached for comment. politan Police Department Officers transported them for processing. Anthony Yezer, a professor Subjects arrested of economics who has been at GW since the Trachtenberg FILE PHOTO BY SAM HARDGROVE | SENIOR STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER administration, said the larg- DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY/ University President Thomas LeBlanc’s background in computer science and his years as a top of- est gaps between the presi- HARASSMENT ficial at the University of Miami have shaped his first year in office, according to long-standing faculty dents’ leadership styles and and former administrators. 5/5/2018 – 11:10 p.m. priorities stem from their Amsterdam Hall educational backgrounds. Case Closed GW’s peer institutions – set MEREDITH ROATEN ni engagement and GW’s While LeBlanc was a com- GWPD responded to a report from two female the stage for his first nine NEWS EDITOR medical enterprise. Students puter science professor, other roommates in Amsterdam Hall who said two months on campus, distin- have said the institutional cul- presidents have been trained other female students from separate floors When University Presi- guishing him from those that ture at GW is “transactional,” in education leadership, the harassed them online, in text and in person. The dent Thomas LeBlanc stepped came before him. and GW’s alumni giving rate humanities and law. roommates said the two girls also destroyed the on campus last summer, he LeBlanc didn’t encounter has been historically low. While most don’t assume nametags on their residence hall room door. decided he would focus his as steep of a learning curve Trachtenberg, who served the role as president with all Referred to DSA tenure on improving staff and during his first year as past as University president from the necessary knowledge, he student morale and boosting presidents because of his time 1988 to 2007, said LeBlanc is said computer scientists are —Compiled by Dani Grace GW’s standing as an interna- at Miami, faculty said, and “liberated” to work on his more likely to understand the tional research institution. his focus on student and staff own agenda because of the business model of a university His predecessor, Steven satisfaction has made the GW work previous presidents because of their style of quan- Knapp, had some similar community more trusting of completed to set a base for the titative thinking. goals – growing GW’s re- his capabilities. University. “Very few people have Nursing school search profile was at the top LeBlanc said he met with “We started off with noth- ever even seen a modern busi- of his agenda – but he also both Trachtenberg and Knapp ing,” he said. “President LeB- ness model of a large organi- focused on expanding com- – the only two living former lanc is able to build off the zation in action,” Yezer said. takes first steps to munity service opportunities, University presidents – dur- foundation of his predeces- Robert Chernak, the long- increasing philanthropy and ing his transition and after the sors.” standing former treasurer and making the University more start of his tenure last year. GW was a commuter executive vice president who institute student- sustainable. “All university presidents school before former Univer- served in the role during both Before Knapp, Stephen must build on the legacy that sity President Lloyd Elliott, Trachtenberg’s and Knapp’s Joel Trachtenberg set out to came before them and also and Trachtenberg built five presidencies, said LeBlanc will centric goals, raise bolster GW’s nationwide evaluate the needs of the uni- residence halls on campus be a “dramatic” shift in per- recognition, embark on on- versity at the time of their over a 30-year period. He also sonality from Knapp. He said campus development projects leadership,” LeBlanc said. “I acquired the Mount Vernon in talking with staff, he has research profile and multiply the University’s believe this is what my pre- Campus in 1999. heard that LeBlanc’s extro- financial foundation. decessors did and this is how Elliott, who led GW from verted nature and enthusiasm JARED GANS & dean of the School of Longstanding faculty and I am approaching the Univer- 1965 to 1988, was known as has made morale “significant- LIZ KONNEKER Nursing, said upping former administrators said sity’s priorities.” a talented fundraiser after in- ly better” in only one year. STAFF WRITERS research efforts was an that after nearly a year in of- LeBlanc has said from the creasing the University’s en- “I think he has a global important first step in fice, LeBlanc’s background beginning of the year he will dowment by more than $150 understanding of what needs The School of Nursing improving the school be- in computer science and his focus his tenure on five key million in his years at GW. to be done, not just in terms of is taking the first steps to cause research can attract years as a top official at the strategic initiatives, including Trachtenberg said presi- learning but with the whole raise its research profile donors and bolster the University of Miami – one of the student experience, alum- dents’ different personality student experience,” he said. and institute a “students- University’s reputation. first” program as part of “Over the next three initiatives in its strategic years and beyond, we plan outlined earlier this will continue to build our year. research portfolio and Public heath school rolls out new admissions, The plan, which was provide support for our released in January, de- researchers within the tails seven major goals for school and their collabo- transfer policies to boost enrollment the school – including im- rators in order to continue proving research efforts to grow in our research KATE MCCARTHY & and diversity initiatives profile, funding and stat- LIZZIE MINTZ – to be completed within ure,” Jeffries said in an STAFF WRITERS a three-year period. The email. beginning stages of the By May, all faculty Students who apply to plan, implemented pri- and staff in the School of GW will soon be able to auto- marily in April and May Nursing will have com- matically declare themselves before the end of the fis- pleted a StrengthsFinder as public health majors. cal year, are designed assessment, which evalu- In a series of new admis- to incentivize faculty to ates employees through sion policies, officials said focus on improvements a standardized system to they plan to increase the to teaching and research assess their skills. Jeffries number of students enrolled while also gauging ways said that this would help in the Milken Institute School to better support students faculty understand one of Public Health by allow- academically and socially, another’s professional ing more current students to officials said. strengths. transfer into the school start- Officials said the “As dean, I wanted to ing this fall and enabling school hosted town halls create a strengths-based prospective students to apply with students throughout culture so we could lever- directly as a public health ma- last academic year, as- age the strengths of our jor starting fall 2019. Faculty sessed faculty skills and faculty and staff to build said the new policies, which updated the orientation teams, working groups will be finalized this summer, process for new hires to and task committees align with a growing interest create a more standard- around them,” she said. in public health at GW. ized introduction to the The school will also Officials said the new poli- school. Officials also said establish a research award cies have been in the works they are on track to com- given to a faculty mem- for about a year and were FILE PHOTO BY KEEGAN MULLEN | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER plete their research and ber who considers diver- developed by a steering com- As part of a series of new admissions policies, the Milken Institute School of Public Health will enable student-centric goals in sity in their work, either mittee of more than 10 Milken prospective students to apply directly as a public health major starting fall 2019. the next month, and a through researching un- faculty. Officials said they are task force assessing the derrepresented popula- considering instituting more ment. also add more seminar-style to keep their ability to contin- administrative policies of tions or through service introductory courses and hir- Currently, students in- upper-level electives focused ue to provide the best teaching the school is set to publish activities, according to the ing more teaching assistants terested in applying to be a on service learning. She said and the best environment for its findings by the end of strategic plan. Jeffries said to maintain the faculty-to- public health major have to officials will add more op- learning for the students.” next year. the award will be given student ratio as the number maintain a 3.0 GPA and have portunities to obtain credit for Current students in the Experts said that al- out at the second annual of students in the school in- a minimum of 45 credit hours field experience and indepen- program said they support though the professional research colloquium next creases. by their first semester of soph- dent study in 2019 to compen- the new admissions policy nature of a nursing pro- year. Sara Wilensky, a member omore year, and freshmen are sate for the admissions boost. because it will benefit incom- gram can make it diffi- April Bigelow, a clini- of the steering committee and not eligible to transfer into Michael Lu, a member of ing students who know they cult to advance goals like cal associate professor in director for the undergraduate Milken. the steering committee and want to study public health, research, focusing on col- the department of health program in public health, said Wilensky said the new senior associate dean for aca- but they said officials need to laboration and student behavior and biological the new policy will help the GPA requirement and admis- demic, student and faculty maintain small and tight-knit input is a step in the right sciences at the University school continue to expand and sions process will be finalized affairs in Milken, said officials classes that are currently a direction to improving of Michigan, said research meet a growing student inter- over the summer. want to ensure the program strength of the program. any nursing program. is much easier with a team est in the public health major. “We want to be able to still provides individualized Sage Wylie, a junior public because it allows mem- Enrollment for public expand in a way that adapts attention despite the expected health major, said she likes the Advancing research bers to play to their own health majors has jumped to what the enrollment needs increase in enrollment. idea of freshmen being able goals strengths and make up for from 107 students in 2013 to are,” she said. “Every year, “A lot of this depends on to apply directly to Milken The strategic plan out- skills that others may not 1,036 in 2017, according to in- we always have to turn away the kind of demand that we because it allows them more lines publication goals for have. stitutional research. many interested students, we get over the next two years in flexibility to complete require- faculty and encourages “If there is new re- “We’re hoping to expand just have too many applicants terms of how fast we can grow ments and explore the public collaboration between search emerging that this the program externally, get- for this major.” and to make sure that we have health major, but she is skep- staff and faculty members faculty has specific ex- ting more people from outside Nationally, more than sufficient resources to contin- tical about the quality of the to lead to a more research- pertise in, you can really GW to come and be a public 10,000 public health students ue to support the high-quality program and class sizes if oriented culture in the make an impact by being health major,” Wilensky said. earned bachelor’s degrees in experience that students get,” more students are accepted. nursing school within the involved in that,” Big- “And we’re looking to expand 2015 compared to fewer than Lu said. “One of the best parts next three years. elow said. “If you bring internally by being able to ac- 1,500 degrees in 2003, accord- The steering committee will about Milken is the small class The plan states that by somebody on faculty in a commodate the demand that ing to a 2017 study conducted also review the new admis- size, and I fear that might be the end of April, tenured new area and not a lot of we’ve seen.” by officials from the Univer- sions policies and the expan- lost if the admissions process and tenure-track faculty faculty have expertise in While the new policy tar- sity of Illinois, University of sion of the major throughout is easier and more people are should be on a path to is- that, maybe you would re- gets incoming freshmen for Chicago and GW. the summer based on student let into the major,” Wylie said. sue one to three peer-re- ally develop around that.” fall 2019, Wilensky said the Wilensky added that as a and faculty input about the “I can’t imagine a lot of my viewed publications each school is working to accom- result of the new admissions policy change, Lu said. introductory classes as big lec- year, while non-tenure GWHATCHET.COM modate internal transfers for policy, officials anticipate in- “We want to make sure ture-sized classes, but I think track faculty will focus on current students interested creases in class sizes for intro- that we continue to support that’s what might happen if other projects, like grant for more on the in switching to public health ductory courses, which cur- what’s really working for the this admissions policy takes writing and subcontracts. nursing school’s by lowering the GPA require- rently have 33 seats, and will program,” he said. “We want hold.” Pamela Jeffries, the H spring priorities May 14, 2018 • Page 6 NEWS THE GW HATCHET Faculty health care benefits slated to increase by 5 percent ANNIE DOBLER gone unheard by top officials. efits plans for the amount of employee orientation. measure. decisions and policies,” Ken STAFF WRITER The increase comes after money allocated to the fringe He said the increase Ivy Ken, the president of said. years of faculty lobbying the benefits pool,” she said. makes employees feel that the Faculty Association and Ken added she hopes the The University is slated administration to increase Tyler Anbinder, a history LeBlanc and Provost Forrest an associate professor of soci- measure will lead to more to increase its spending on benefits spending so faculty professor and member of Maltzman are finally listen- ology, said faculty had faced increases down the road, pos- employee health care benefits and employees could pay a both the Faculty Senate and ing to staff concerns that have “consistent pushback” about sibly even to a 6 percent boost by 5 percent next year, faculty smaller proportion of health Faculty Association, said af- long been unaddressed. increasing benefits from -for to stay competitive with peer involved with benefits nego- care costs. The Faculty Sen- ter years of sending letters to “It is possible that they mer University President Ste- universities. Anbinder noted tiations said. ate passed a resolution last the administration about the understand how important ven Knapp’s administration. in a 2017 Faculty Senate meet- If approved by the Board year asking for an increase desire for increased benefits this is to employee morale Ken said the Faculty As- ing that the University would of Trustees this week, the in overall compensation in packages, he is encouraged and they want to change for sociation presented data to have to spend $1 million on change will increase the salary and benefits, which in- by new leadership respond- the better employee morale, former Provost Steven Ler- benefits every year for five amount the University clude coverage for expenses ing to faculty needs. so they made this a priority,” man in 2014, which showed years to reach the middle of spends on health care bene- like health care and retire- Two Faculty Senate reso- Anbinder said. GW’s benefits lagged behind its peer school group, citing fits to roughly $43 million – a ment plans. lutions were passed in 2014 Anbinder, who is a mem- its peers. data from the AAUP. 2 percent bump after years of Ann McCorvey, the dep- and 2015 calling on the Uni- ber of the Benefits Advisory GW’s benefits spending Ken said that LeBlanc’s an annual 3 percent increase, uty executive vice president versity to cover more benefits Committee, said that at a was in the bottom rankings pledge to improve the stu- faculty said. and treasurer, said top offi- after tuition benefits were committee meeting in March, compared to peer institu- dent experience – which he Members of the Faculty cials work to ensure benefits rolled back by 6 percent in the University Human Re- tions, according to data from has touted since his first day Senate and the Faculty As- are as comprehensive as pos- 2014. sources and Benefits Admin- the American Association of at the University – cannot sociation – a professor-run sible within the confines of Anbinder said the ben- istration presented a rough University Professors. come to fruition unless fac- organization that advocates the budget by conducting an efits increase could be attrib- draft of benefits spending “The administration be- ulty’s working conditions for change to University annual review of employee uted to a change in Univer- for 2019 that included the 5 came aware at that meeting are also improved because policy – said the proposed in- plans and costs with faculty sity leadership, with the start percent increase. The increase that there is an independent of professors’ integral role in crease shows that University and the Benefits Advisory of LeBlanc’s tenure last year. still has to be approved by the and informed faculty advoca- shaping student outcomes. President Thomas LeBlanc’s Committee, a group of fac- LeBlanc has focused this year Board of Trustees at its May cy organization that carefully “We hope to enlist even administration wants to im- ulty and staff that provides on improving the institu- meeting Friday, but Anbinder scrutinizes the administra- more faculty members to prove employee morale and feedback on benefits policy. tional culture at GW and has said he expects the change to tion’s initiatives and stands help build on successes like listen to employees’ concerns “The University aims to launched new staff-focused come to fruition because of ready to contest any flaws in this as we move forward,” about benefits that have long offer the most robust ben- initiatives, including a new strong faculty support for the its official justifications for its she said. Officials don’t prioritize social science research, students say DANI GRACE & ence and STEM students. Vice President for Research PARTH KOTAK “I don’t think that type of has “made it a policy” to CONTRIBUTING NEWS EDITORS care is put into giving social equally support research in science majors opportunities both social science and STEM Despite increased Uni- like they give STEM,” Espinel fields. versity-wide efforts to boost said. He said the office pro- GW’s research profile, stu- Research has been a top vided funding for a new Hu- dents conducting research in priority for the University’s manities Facilitating Fund social science fields said they last two presidents, Steven this year, and the University often feel secondary to sci- Knapp and Thomas LeB- Facilitating Fund – a major ence researchers. lanc. LeBlanc, who stepped source of faculty research In interviews, more than into his role last summer, has funding – will support 15 re- 10 social science researchers repeatedly highlighted his search projects in STEM and said officials often grant more desire to make GW a “global 16 research projects in social funds and resources to sci- research university” and this sciences and humanities in ence, technology, engineering academic year restored fac- fiscal year 2019. and mathematics majors than ulty research funding. “We are open to construc- social science students. At a Ilana Creinin, a senior tive suggestions about putting time when GW is working to majoring in political commu- forth an inclusive research enhance its reputation as an nication, said over the past message and providing mean- international research insti- several years, the University ingful support to student and tution, students said funding has been honing its resources faculty researchers across all disparities make them feel on STEM majors. Crenin said disciplines,” he said. like the social sciences are un- the University’s desire to ca- Anastasia Carr, a bio- dervalued. ter toward STEM is appar- medical engineering major, Sarah Espinel, a junior ent in actions like selecting OLIVIA ANDERSON | PHOTO EDITOR said the School of Engineer- majoring in psychology, said Marcia McNutt, the president Sarah Espinel, a junior majoring in psychology, is one of more than 10 social science researchers ing and Applied Sciences resources like lab spaces are of the National Academy of who said in interviews that officials often grant more funds and resources to science, technology, advertises research oppor- more difficult to acquire for Sciences, as this year’s Com- engineering and mathematics majors than social science students. tunities to its students, but students researching non- mencement speaker. the University would benefit STEM disciplines – which “Given that GW is right psychology, said she had justified to give more money $37 billion and the National from emphasizing student makes students feel like the in the heart of D.C. and has trouble securing funding to to STEM,” she said. Science Foundation allocates research in all scientific disci- University favors STEM re- so many politically-based op- travel to two conferences ear- Leo Chalupa, the Uni- $6.3 billion to schools na- plines to alleviate underrep- searchers. portunities, I don’t think GW lier this year and was only versity’s vice president for tionwide, but the National resentation. Espinel said the $275 mil- is making a smart move to able to attend one – a problem research, said “stark” dispari- Endowment for the Arts and “They’re really trying to lion officials poured into the emphasize research in other she said her STEM counter- ties in funding can be attrib- National Endowment for the build the engineering pro- Science and Engineering Hall areas of study,” she said. parts do not face when they uted to unequal funding from Humanities contribute $153 gram right now,” Carr said. – which opened in 2014 – ex- “They are missing out on need equipment. external donors, which “tilts million each to researchers. “It can overshadow different emplifies students’ concerns something that is unique to “STEM positions have ex- in favor of STEM research- But Chalupa said it is a fields, which is really -unfor that the University doesn’t GW.” pensive equipment, but when ers.” “misperception” that the Uni- tunate only because I think attempt to provide equal op- Irissa Cisternino, a senior it comes to things like confer- He said the National In- versity only supports STEM science as a whole needs to portunities for both social sci- majoring in sociology and ence funding, I don’t think it’s stitutes of Health provides research, and the Office of the grow.”

Columbian College of Arts & Sciences Graduate degrees give  CELEBRATION  students leg up in Candidates for Undergraduate and Associates Degrees workforce, experts say Saturday May 19, 2018 Smith Center From Page 1 undergraduate because his education covered a more Graduates MUST line up in Funger Hall (2201 G St.) 45 minutes before their Celebration program is set to begin. also delve into more in- broad scope of the field. depth research with an ad- “With a grad degree, they vanced degree that would literally let you hone in on a 12:00 Celebration build her knowledge in the very, very small slice of your Participating Majors field. subject, but to an incredible Koti added that both depth,” Greiner said. “Un- Economics entering the workforce and dergrad degree – you’re get- Human Services/ Human Services & Social Justice 3:30 Celebration attending graduate school ting a general sense of the Journalism & Mass Communication Participating Majors seemed “daunting,” but her whole thing.” Political Communication main pursuit had always Higher education experts Political Science/ Public Policy Focus been graduate school so she said students often choose to Psychology Africana Studies can complete her entire edu- obtain a master’s degree be- Sociology/ Criminal Justice American Studies cation and pay off tuition at cause it sets them up for jobs Anthropology/Biological Anthropology once. with a higher pay grade. Arabic Studies “I’d rather finish my Gretchen Briscoe, the Archaeology education and then spend director of graduate enroll- Art History the rest of eternity paying off ment at the University of Biological Sciences my debt than have to come Rochester, said the number Chemistry back to school in a few years, of students pursuing gradu- Chinese when the cost of education is ate school is not a significant Classical Studies even higher,” she said. increase, but gradual growth Communication The uptick in students in the data is likely attrib- Corcoran School of the Arts & Design attending graduate school uted to competition among Dance from GW falls in line with employers who are more English/English & Creative Writing a nationwide increase. The often asking candidates to Environmental Studies number of students pursu- have master’s and doctoral Ticket Information Fine Arts/Fine Arts & Art History ing a master’s or doctoral degrees.  Each graduate will receive 6 tickets to the Smith French degree climbed three per- “We have a very educat- Center for guests. Overflow seating in other venues Geography centage points across the ed country, generally speak- featuring video feed will be available for guests Geological Sciences United States over the past ing, and so there’s jobs that German without tickets. Please contact [email protected] 10 years. exist now that have higher History with any Celebration questions. When students achieve and higher levels of educa- Interior Design / Interior Architecture and Design a higher level of educa- tion,” she said.  Tickets will be distributed in Phillips Hall 217 on: Japanese tion, they can earn higher Chris Golde, a career Wednesday, May 16th from 1-7pm Judaic Studies salaries – depending on the coach for doctoral and post- Thursday, May 17th from 12-4pm Mathematics field – than peers who began doctoral students at Stanford Friday, May 18th from 12-4pm Music working after obtaining a University, said as employ-  Please allow time to pick up your tickets and to show Organizational Sciences bachelor’s degree, according ers look for a more particular Philosophy/Public Affairs Focus your graduation survey confirmation receipt, as to a study conducted by the expertise, graduate school Physics/Biophysics Social Science Research Net- allows students to “develop there may be a line. Religion/Peace Studies  work in 2014. in-depth knowledge.” Tickets will be distributed to graduates ONLY. Spanish/Latin Am. Languages, Literatures & Cultures Elliot Greiner, an alum- She said when a degree Please bring your GWorld card! Special Interdisciplinary Majors nus who graduated last is closely related to a particu-  Each program has its own tickets—they are not Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences spring, said he needed to lar job, students can easily interchangeable. Statistics pursue a doctoral degree in explain how their skills can Theatre  Double majors: You may only participate in ONE biological anthropology at contribute to a company or Women’s Studies / Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies the University of Michigan position. ceremony. General Studies/Associate in Arts to later become a professor “Our world continues to and conduct research. For further information see: get more complicated, and He said he can continue the world of work demands https://columbian.gwu.edu/celebration studying anthropology with more skills and complex a specific focus in paleontol- technical expertise,” Golde ogy – a branch of anthropol- said. “Many of these skills ogy that he didn’t learn as an take time to develop.” THE GW HATCHET NEWS May 14, 2018 • Page 7 Departing CCAS dean leaves legacy of career-focused initiatives

LAUREN PELLER youngest academic leader son added that CCAS faculty ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR and only black dean at the have been producing more time. than 50 books each academic As Ben Vinson, the dean “It’s been an incredible year, which demonstrates in- of the Columbian College of five years,” Vinson said in an creasing research efforts. Arts and Sciences, prepares interview earlier this month. “One of the things I par- to step down from his post “In these positions, you never ticularly like is that the re- after five years at GW, he really know how it’s going to search that we have been leaves behind a legacy of in- go. In this position, I have met working on has not only been tegrating career services with incredible people including huddled only among the fac- liberal arts degrees and boost- students, alumni and faculty. ulty – it’s something that we ing staff morale. It’s more than I could have have seen dramatic increases Vinson announced last ever expected.” in interest of students delv- month that he will leave GW ing into a variety of research June 1 to serve as the provost Shaping liberal arts areas,” Vinson said. and executive vice president academics of Case Western University. From creating new pro- Encountering challenges CCAS department chairs and grams to developing research But Vinson said his years professors said Vinson served opportunities, Vinson said he were not met without chal- as an admirable leader dur- has had his hands in every lenges. Creating a sense of ing his tenure with an ability aspect of academics in CCAS. community in the Univer- to engage staff and establish Vinson piloted a new vi- sity’s largest school was one interdisciplinary programs sion for CCAS this academic of the biggest obstacles he connecting the outside com- year, which he coined “the faced during his tenure, Vin- munity with CCAS. engaged liberal arts” – a con- OLIVIA ANDERSON | PHOTO EDITOR son said. Serving as the dean since cept involving working with Ben Vinson, the dean of the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, announced last month that “We are so diverse and 2013, Vinson oversaw more career services, alumni and he will leave GW to serve as the provost and executive vice president of Case Western University. encompass so many differ- than 40 departments and the officials in D.C. to provide ent fields and disciplines,” he college’s three schools – the students with opportunities said. “That feeling of connect- School of Media and Pub- in their fields outside the liberal arts degree, he added. science professor who will through several initiatives to edness is what I have tried lic Affairs, the Trachtenberg classroom. “Engaged liberal arts is so serve as the interim dean of support research across the to work on and the engaged School of Public Policy and Officials created six new much more than the classes,” CCAS, said Vinson has pro- disciplines,” Wahlbeck said. liberal arts is one pathway to Public Administration, and CCAS courses in the fall fo- he said. “I think it’s part of the vided “stellar” leadership Research was also a prior- that.” the Corcoran School of the cused on both course mate- secret in the sauce in why so to CCAS over the past five ity during Vinson’s time as Arts and Design. rial and career development many people want to come years. dean. He worked to expand Vinson was hired under in subjects ranging from mu- here. It’s how we utilize the “He brought focus to the the Luther Rice Fellowships, GWHATCHET.COM former University President sic to geography to biology, world around us as an educa- student experience with the which provide students with for more on Vinson’s Steven Knapp in 2013, when which give students a leg up tional laboratory.” engaged liberal arts and em- funds to conduct research challenges as CCAS he became the University’s as they pursue careers with a Paul Wahlbeck, a political phasized faculty scholarship overseen by a professor. Vin- H dean Juniors start club focused on blockchain technology, cryptocurrency SARAH ROACH money companies have in ed. He said leaders anticipate of” and could pertain to stu- work for ConsenSys, a block- the initiative right now to in- ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR their accounts, to their line of that the club will become offi- dents’ majors and interests. chain software company with corporate those voices, then work. cially registered with the Cen- He said students often think an office in D.C. we’re losing a great opportu- Two juniors are teaching “Even if they’re not going ter for Student Engagement the field is too complicated to “Maybe I’m living in my nity to the way that this tech- students how cryptocurrency to get involved with new and in September. understand, so they hesitate own little bubble, but I feel nology progresses.” could be applied to career emerging technologies, we Zionts said beginning to learn about the field. like GW lacks that kind of Sophomore Christopher paths in fields like interna- want to show them how new in the fall, the club will host “That’s just the first com- focus on financial tech, and Myers, who attended the tional affairs and journalism. and emerging technologies, large-scale events, like panel ponent, having resources out also emerging technologies,” interest meeting and will be The students launched like blockchain, can influ- discussions with experts in there so GW students who she said. a member of the club once the GW Blockchain Club ence the humanities,” junior bitcoin and cryptocurrency, have heard about this tech- She said blockchain tech- it becomes official, said he’s last month to teach students Jacob Zionts, one of the club’s once every month alongside nology but don’t know much nology can often be used for studied blockchain technol- about cryptocurrency and founders, said. smaller meetings with mem- about it can come in, see what data management and artifi- ogy throughout the past six database-storing – skills they Blockchain is an online list bers every other week. One it’s about and potentially get cial intelligence – skills appli- months and wants to com- said are valuable to under- of records, dubbed “blocks,” event could include a discus- interested,” he said. cable to majors like cyberse- bine the interest with his stand as students enter an in- which are linked to a form of sion about how blockchain Junior Rene Lubov, the or- curity and law – but students education in the School of creasingly data-heavy work- online currency, called cryp- affects voting, which would ganization’s other co-found- lack the knowledge to under- Business. force. tocurrency. involve political science pro- er, said it wasn’t until she and stand how the practice can be “Because it’s such a new The founders said they Zionts said the organiza- fessors, he said. her co-founder began work- used to earn money and gain field, our club’s ideas, con- hope learning about block- tion has worked to garner Zionts said the main goal ing at the company that they an edge in the workforce. tributions and projects not chain, a digital medium that interest and recruit members of the club is to demonstrate became interested in block- “We want to make sure only can contribute to mem- records transactions, will al- through Facebook posts and to students that blockchain chain technology. Lubov, we incorporate people from bers’ development, but can low students with different an information session in Dis- has “important political, so- who studies international a diversity of backgrounds,” actually be a hub for develop- majors to apply blockchain trict House last month, which cial, environmental impacts relations and environmen- she said. “The technology is ment for the entire industry,” skills, like tracking how much roughly 10 students attend- that students should be aware tal science, and Zionts both so new that if we don’t take he said.

IMPACT MENTAL HEALTH THROUGH YOUR EDUCATION

Earn an advanced degree in Counseling or Clinical Psychology right here in downtown Washington, D.C. and help provide high-quality mental health services for those who need it most.

D.C. CAMPUS | (202) 706-5000 | thechicagoschool.edu McPherson Square THE GAMES OF THE WEEK BASEBALL at Saint Louis Thursday – Saturday The Colonials will close out the regular season against the Billikens on the road as they vie for a spot in the Atlantic 10 Championship.

Softball’s total hits this season, a program record and 67 more than May 14, 2018 • Page 8 NUMBER Sports CRUNCH 493 last year’s tally. Steeplechase racers become first to qualify for NCAA meet BARBARA ALBERTS tion, after capturing gold still bested myself and that’s SPORTS EDITOR at the A-10 Track and Field really all that counts.” Championship with a 8:58.40 In addition to hold- Two steeplechase racers split earlier this month. He ing the program record for have become the first in out- enters the competition in the 3,000-meter steeple- door track and field’s four- 32nd place. chase, Day currently holds year history to qualify for an “I went into it thinking the program record in the NCAA competition. it’s going to be something fun 5,000-meter race. His gold in But neither of the runners and new to do, and it turns the 3,000-meter steeplechase ever competed in the event out I just happened to be at the A-10 Championship before this year. good at it,” Day said. “I guess inked his name in the record Senior Carter Day and it’s just nice that it worked books as the first runner in graduate student Matt out that way.” program history to win an Lange will both compete at For coach and runner event at the outdoor track the NCAA East Preliminary alike, Day’s success at the and field championships. Competition in Tampa, Fla. steeplechase has been an un- Day also captured gold in the later this month as the first expected surprise. 5,000-meter race at the meet. in program history to score a “Getting here and going Lange secured his spot for spot. to the first round of nationals, the NCAA preliminary race “To see all these come to- I wasn’t expecting that at all, in the 11th hour, running a gether right now just, for me, I’m not too sure he was ex- 9:00.11 at the IC4A Champi- has been very rewarding,” pecting it,” Weir said. “Deep onships Saturday, good for head coach Terry Weir said. down we know he’s fit and fourth place at the meet and a “It’s fun, it’s a lot of why we he’s talented and he really personal record by seven sec- coach and get into this, for could do this, but not the first onds. The last day to qualify ETHAN STOLER | CONTRIBUTING PHOTO EDITOR these kinds of moments.” time, not the first year out do- for the preliminary race was Senior Carter Day runs at the Atlantic 10 Outdoor Track and Field Championship earlier this month, where he qualified for the NCAA East Preliminary Competition. Day and Lange will repre- ing it, so we’re thrilled.” Sunday, and entering the na- sent GW as the only Atlantic Day, who is a member of tional meet, Lange sits in 38th 10 school with two runners the program’s first recruiting place in the field of 48. team and tops the all-time Lange said. “And I’d always and Field Championships in qualified for distance events class, said his trip to the na- “I knew that all season I performance list for the 10K been good at running the Eugene, Ore. in June. Weir on the men’s side. tional competition in his final was in good shape and good race in cross country with a 3,000-meter race indoors, so said he wants his runners to Day started running in program year is the product enough to do it, it just hadn’t time of 31:13.4. I knew that distance was my enjoy the race but to fight and the 3,000-meter steeplechase of both his training and con- come together,” Lange said. For Lange, steeplechas- forte, so I figured if I could take a swipe at one of the top- race this season because he tinued patience with himself “It was really about just put- ing had always been around just get down some hurdling 12 spots. wanted to try something new throughout his career. ting it all out there, could be him. At Furman as an un- work I might be decent at “This is the best in the in his final year as a Colonial. “My goal is just to go have the last one, so there’s no rea- dergradute, his coach Robert the event. And it worked out country they’re going to race But what started as an personally my best race of the son to save anything.” Gary was a two-time Olym- pretty well.” with, and I’m looking for- “impulse decision” by Day season there,” Day said. “If As a Colonial, Lange is pian in the steeplechase. The top 12 of the 48 com- ward to them to go mix it up became his ticket to the na- that gets me through, it gets part of the program record- “I was surrounded petitors in each event will with the best and see what tional preliminary competi- me through. If not, then I’ve setting 4×1600 meter relay by really good steeplers,” qualify for the NCAA Track they can do,” Weir said. Baseball loses final home series, drops to seventh place in A-10 AGAM MITTAL & 6–2 Saturday to VCU (31-21, seven teams. collecting 16 hits and 11 runs tently and never lose belief,” Game two KERRI CORCORAN 14-10 A-10) before taking the The Colonials lead the Sunday. Ritchie said. “They’ve all GW’s 6–2 loss to VCU STAFF WRITERS final game of the series 11-2 conference in total hits (511) With one more regu- been through it and it’s just a Saturday afternoon extended Sunday. and overall team batting av- lar season series left, head matter of when we can find a the Colonials’ losing streak to Baseball is fighting to se- GW has lost four of its last erage (.294). The team’s 315 coach Gregg Ritchie said the way to get it done.” four games. cure a spot in the Atlantic 10 five games in conference play, total runs scored is good for team needs to hit and pitch The Colonials adjusted Championship this season, dropping the team to seventh second in the conference. more strikes like they did Game one their batting approach at the after clinching a postseason place in the league. The up- On Friday, the Colonials Sunday to remain in post- The Colonials came out plate, looking to keep the ball berth three years in a row. coming A-10 Championship connected on only one hit – season play. cold in a 6–0 loss to the Rams fast and low to the ground The Colonials (28-22, 12-9 – which is hosted on GW’s the team’s worst hitting per- “We just got to keep (30–20, 12–10) in Friday’s se- after connecting on just one A-10) fell 6–0 on Friday and turf this year – admits the top formance this season – before grinding out and play consis- ries opener. hit against the Rams Friday GW’s offense managed afternoon. just one hit all afternoon Senior outfielder Mark against junior right-hander Osis went 3-for-4 from the Jack Alkire, who was sharp plate to lead the offense, and on the mound for VCU. Over the Colonials’ pitching staff REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR SUMMER 2018! five scoreless innings, Alkire combined for 11 hits and six threw 48 of 64 pitches for strikeouts. strikes and punched out five Junior pitcher Nathan Colonials, lowering his ERA Woods started the game on to 2.61. the mound for the Colonials Toeing the rubber for the and held the Rams to one Colonials was sophomore hit through three innings of right-hander Jaret Edwards, work. who appeared erratic in his A shaky top of the third SUMMER. 10th start of the season. The inning by Woods saw a wild trouble began in the second pitch, advanced runners inning, when he walked two to second and third, and a batters and was charged hit batter loaded the bases. with a balk. A two-run dou- Woods worked himself out ble by junior shortstop Zac of the jam, but started the top Ching then cleared the bases of the fourth inning walking SMARTER. and put GW in an early 2–0 two batters and hitting an- hole. other to load the bases again Edwards, who tossed a with no outs. complete-game one-hitter “I was breezing through * Knock out major, minor and general in a 1–0 win against George the first three and then just Mason last week, lasted only came out for that fourth and four innings against the pa- I just lost the feel for my fast- education requirements tient VCU lineup. Edwards ball, which really hurt me,” ended up walking four bat- Woods said. with courses that fulfill multiple ters and was charged with six Woods was relieved by ju- earned runs. nior pitcher Pat Knight with requirements at once. “I just didn’t have my bases loaded and no outs command today,” Edwards in the top of the fourth and said of his performance. ended the contest allowing “None of my pitches were no runs. * Earn credit in half the time sharp. I walked four guys The Rams capitalized on today, and all four guys loaded bases, knocking two scored, so there’s the differ- back-to-back singles to send with short 6-week courses. ence.” the Rams over the plate to After a shutout third take a 2-0 lead. frame, it all fell apart for Ed- The Colonials answered wards in the fourth. Senior back in the bottom of the * Take courses online or on campus designated hitter Mitchel Lac- fourth, spurred by a leadoff ey deposited a 0–1 pitch over single by Metz. A single by to fit your needs and schedule. the wall to provide an insur- Osis put Metz in scoring po- ance run. Two walks and one sition at third base. Metz stole out later, sophomore catcher home to put GW on the score- Josh Simon hit a moonshot to board 2-1. the same spot as Lacey – this Junior utility player Dom- * Get into popular courses time scoring three runs and inic D’Alessandro nailed a putting his team ahead 6–0 to line drive deep down the left that fill up during the regular seal the deal. field line for a triple, sending Long-reliever Tyler Swig- sophomore infielder Nate academic year. gart came in and gave the Fassnacht over the plate and Colonials five shutout in- tying the game 2-2. nings of five-hit ball, but The game got away from GW’s bats struggled to make the Colonials in the top of the hard contact all day. Led by seventh inning. VCU’s Lacey junior Benjamin Dum and hit a two-run home run into u GO.GWU.EDU/18SUMMER sophomore Hayden Moore, right field to clear the bases the VCU bullpen kept the and put the Rams up 5-2 Colonials hitless after the fifth with no outs. A run batted inning. in by Ching upped VCU’s “We popped a lot of balls lead 6-2, the final score of the up, and I think we should’ve game. definitely looked to hit some balls hard on the ground,” senior shortstop Robbie Metz GWHATCHET.COM said. “They were good at for more on baseball’s mixing it up and we had a final game against tough time with that.” H VCU