An independent student newspaper • Serving the GW community since 1904 • Always online at GWHATCHET.COM The GW THURSDAY • December 3, 2009 Volume 106 • Issue 30 HATCHET Students Men triumph over george mason added to Hollis scores 25 in 'Battle of the Orange Line' victory Innovation by DAN GREENE Sports Editor GMU 49

There was plenty of hype GW 66 Task Force leading up to Wednesday night, concentric circles of displayed an aggression and by Lauren French cross-university smack-talk willingness to pull the trigger Assistant News Editor first sparked by an advertis- that foreshadowed what was ing blitz and then continued to come: 25 points – matching The University announced the ad- via online message boards his career high – on 10-of-13 dition of six students to the Innova- and social networking sites shooting, eight rebounds and tion Task Force Tuesday in an attempt until finally converging on an a catalyzing role in a 66-49 to draw more ideas from the student epicenter: a men’s basketball win. body and increase student represen- game against George Mason “I thought early in the tation as the group looks for ways to at the Smith Center. game it was just two teams save University money. And when the ball was trying to out-run, trying to The task force also launched a new thrown in the air for the out-shoot each other. Then I Web site Nov. 23 and is increasing ef- opening tip, tapped back- thought Hollis separated the forts to solicit opinions from faculty ward by junior Joseph Katuka difference,” head coach Karl members and students, ITF Chair and and secured by sophomore Hobbs said. “In the first half, Associate Vice President for Academic Tony Taylor, suddenly things he sort of set the tone for us in Operations Jeff Lenn said. could begin to be settled. For terms of making baskets.” The project is part of an ambi- all the tweets and chants and Hollis continued to as- tious plan launched by University talk of the “Battle of the Or- sert himself early after that President Steven Knapp to identify ange Line,” there remained humble yet telling begin- opportunities to fundraise and save 40 minutes of basketball to be ning, pulling up his dribble money over the next five years, with played. from the perimeter to knock the eventual goal of injecting $60 mil- And it did not take long, down a long jumper and then lion per year into academics. The task no longer than that first pos- scoring twice more to put up force is split into three subcommittees session, for GW’s eventual seven of GW’s (5-1) first 16 – a steering committee, a learning and win to take shape. It was on points. teaching committee that will reevalu- that possession that senior Throughout the rest of ate academic pursuits, and a business Damian Hollis, a forward as the game – on a jumper from processes committee that will analyze talented as he can be tenta- the wing after a crossover the administrative and operational as- tive, drove aggressively to dribble, on a spin through pects of the University. The learning the basket between two Patri- the lane late in the second and teaching and business processes ot defenders, drawing a foul half, on a tightly defended committees have met three times Viktors Dindzans | Photo editor and being sent to the line. three-pointer let go with the since their inception in October. The Senior Damian Hollis defends a George Mason player Wednesday in the Colonials' 66- And though he made just 49 win over the Patriots. SEE AUDIO SLIDESHOW ONLINE AT GWHATCHET.COM See BBALL: Page B1 See ITF: Page B3 one of two free throws, Hollis PAF applications Residents fear loss of all-female dorm Strong Hall will increase by 15 percent become sorority degree for the selected fellows and Pool is one of in return, PAFs work as administra- housing in fall 2010 tors in various University offices. the largest in Davidow said he believes re- by Marielle Mondon cruitment efforts and the program’s Hatchet Reporter prestige, not the lure of free tuition, program history prompted more students to apply. For sophomore Samah Kabir, her “I think the increase in interest residence hall is more than a place to by Saira Thadani is due to the reputation of the PAF sleep, study and unwind with friends Hatchet Reporter program, as well as the amount of – it is also her home, the only place recruitment that was done this year where she can remove her hijab, a tra- Applications for the highly to find qualified PAF applicants,” ditional Muslim head scarf, without competitive Presidential Adminis- Davidow said. betraying her values and religion. trative Fellowship increased by 15 Throughout the fall, recruit- Kabir, who is Muslim, is one of percent this year, with 74 students ment teams organized five infor- many female students who choose applying for nine spots, a Univer- mation sessions and used posters to live in Strong Hall, GW’s only all- sity official said. and e-mails to encourage more stu- female residence hall, for religious The fellowship’s logistics co- dents to apply. and cultural reasons. Whether coming from conservative households or reli- michelle rattinger | assistant photo editor ordinator, Toby Davidow, said this “Through their own motivation Sophomore Zahra Khan, who grew up in Saudi Arabia, wears a traditional hijab and said gious backgrounds that prohibit male- year’s applicant pool is one of the and networking, [the current PAFs] it is easier to live and study in the comfort of Strong Hall, which houses only women. largest groups in the history of the have personally done an exception- female cohabitation before marriage, graduate fellowship, which was al job campus-wide reaching out to the building has helped to facilitate who choose to live in Strong Hall, af- according to an e-mail circulated to created in 1989 by former Univer- current GW seniors to encourage students who wish to maintain their ter the University decided to turn the the presidents of Greek-letter groups sity President Steven Joel Trachten- them to apply and mentoring them particular lifestyle. residence hall into sorority housing at shortly before students left campus berg. The PAF program pays for But a wrench has been thrown the start of next year. tuition and fees toward a master’s See PAF: Page B3 in the plans of many female students Strong will house two sororities, See STRONG: Page B4 First family attends men's basketball game over break Visit is second ever from a sitting president

by Dan Greene utes prior to the game’s begin- clapping during moments of Sports Editor ning, walking through a black Oregon State success but never curtain that shielded the south- cheering particularly loudly or Foggy Bottom was fairly west entrance to Smith Center visibly. He snacked on a bag of quiet last week for Thanksgiving from F Street. As they went to popcorn near the beginning of break, but while many students their seats, the president and first the game and occasionally sig- returned home, campus hosted lady shook hands and greeted a naled infractions, such as travel- some surprise visitors – Presi- number of students and specta- ing calls, with his hands shortly dent Obama and his family, wife tors before being seated at the after an official blew a whistle. Michelle and daughters Malia front of the section of Oregon The first lady, on the other and Sasha – who attended the State supporters. hand, made her allegiance to men’s basketball game against “I’m pretty sure my mind her brother readily apparent, Oregon State Saturday at the just went blank,” said senior showing concern and dismay as Smith Center. Lauren Matthias, one of the stu- his team allowed the Colonials The first family, along with dents who shook the president’s to pull within two points in the the first lady’s mother, - Mar hand. “It was definitely an expe- game’s final minute. She even ian Robinson, sat in the front rience that I’ll never forget, the left her seat at one point early in row behind the visitors’ bench day I shook President Obama’s the game, rising to her feet with during the game, supporting hand – at a basketball game of all emotion during a physical play Oregon State head coach Craig places.” in the paint. Robinson, Michelle Obama’s Obama’s behavior during Both the president and first viktors dindzans | photo editor older brother. the game – a 64-57 Oregon State lady appeared entertained by the First lady Michelle Obama, flanked by President Barack Obama and their two daughters, kept a close eye on The president and his family win – was relatively unexpres- the game's score in the Smith Center Saturday. GW lost to Oregon State 64-57. arrived approximately 10 min- sive, with the president mostly See OBAMA: Page B3

Runner named SPORTS OPINIONS Chertoff talks emer- NEWS NEWS All-American Steps for seeking help gency planning SA to hold vote on proposed constitution Megan Hogan Colleges and universities offer range of options to sup- Former secretary of Voting opens online Thursday morning at 9 a.m. finished 27th port the mental health of students. • Page A4 Homeland Security and ends at 9 p.m. • Page A5 out of 255 at says collaboration the NCAA ARTS with other coun- Phi Kappa Psi fraternity temporarily suspended Championships. 'I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change' tries is crucial. Univ. receives anonymous hazing allegation. • Page B1 Student-run musical opens in Lisner Thursday. • • Page A3 Page A7 • Page A3 Sarah Scire | Senior News Editor | [email protected] Emily Cahn | Campus News Editor | [email protected] Gabrielle Bluestone | Metro News Editor | [email protected] Lauren French | Assistant News Editor | [email protected] December 3, 2009 2.0 Amanda Dick | Campus News Editor | [email protected] Amy D’Onofrio | Assistant News Editor | [email protected] H News SnapShot In Brief Early decision to become more selective after surge in applications Despite a dramatic increase in early decision applications, a top admissions official estimated Mon- day that the University will admit the same number of early applicants as last year, making the incoming early decision process substantially more selective. Kathryn Napper, executive dean of Undergraduate Admissions, said despite a 24 percent increase in Ear- ly Decision I applications, GW will accept the same number of students – 900 – through its Early Decision I and Early Decision II programs as last year. ED I applications were due Nov. 10 and ED II applications are due Jan. 10. More than 1,600 people applied Early Decision I this year. “As we have not finished with even the first round of early deci- sion, the 900 number is an estimate but is similar in number to our ad- mits for both rounds of early deci- sion last year,” Napper said in an e-mail. Board of Trustees chairman Rus- sell Ramsey said in an interview Raffaella Giampaolo | Hatchet photographer that he was optimistic the Univer- Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.) talks about U.S.-Israel relations at an event in the Hart Senate Office Building on Wednesday morning. Members of the sity will continue to see a record organization GAP Israel attended the discussion, and were on the Hill to lobby Congress. SEE FULL STORY ONLINE AT GWHATCHET.COM. number of applicants for the bind- ing admissions process. “We want to keep increasing the attractiveness of the University and early indications appear that this Calendar might be a record application year,” Ramsey said at a recent Board of Trustees meeting. Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday While the unexpected increase in applicants is good news for Uni- Book signing featuring World AIDS Day event Dodgeball and Darfur A Tropic Christmas versity administrators, it will be Moroccan ambassador Learn more about AIDS Play dodgeball with GW STAND Start your holiday season that much harder for Early Decision Ambassador Aziz Mekouar will join and HIV/AIDS protection during its annual event to early with a tropical I applicant Alexandra Klein of Em- erson, N.J., who said she fell in love author Anouar Majid, director of the while making your own raise money for the Genocide dinner hosted by the with GW during her first campus Center for Global Humanities, who safe-sex kit. Intervention Network and the Caribbean Student visit. will sign copies of his new book. Wilfag School of Peace in Darfur. Association. “When I first found out about the increase in early decision ap- Elliott School room 602 | Ames Pub on the Vern | Lerner Health and Wellness Center | Elliott School seventh plicants, I will admit I felt more 4 to 6 p.m. 5 to 7 p.m. 12 to 3 p.m. floor | 7 to 9:30 p.m. weight being added onto my shoul- ders,” Klein said in an e-mail. “I’d like to believe I have a better chance than anyone but the truth is I don’t. This definitely affects my chances Multimedia H All this and more... Now at gwhatchet.com of getting in because there is a big- ger pool of students to look at, and AUDIO SLIDESHOW WEB EXTRA WEb EXTRA I just might not be what they are Beat George Mason GAP Israel lobbies Congress Chilean ambassador visits GW looking for.” Sights and sounds from the men’s Students met with Sen. Joe Lieberman Ambassador José Goñi speaks –Matt Rist basketball game Wednesday night. on the Hill Wednesday. about Chile’s upcoming election. The GW Hatchet News December 3, 2009 w Page A3 Chertoff discusses emergency planning Phi Kappa Psi ly mentioned these topics during Former official says his speech. The event was sponsored suspended by Finmeccanica, an Italian cooperation between conglomerate in the aerospace, defense and security industries, Anonymous tip prompts countries is crucial and was held in the Marvin Cen- ter. by Keegan bales “When we formed the SJS hazing investigation Hatchet Staff Writer Homeland Security Department, one of the biggest things was by Emily Cahn Michael Chertoff, former learning to plan,” Chertoff said, Campus News Editor secretary of Homeland Security adding that during Hurricane and co-author of the USA Patriot Katrina, “planning wasn’t up to The Phi Kappa Psi fraternity has been Act, encouraged nations to work speed yet.” temporarily suspended, after the University together to combat terrorism and Chertoff emphasized that received an anonymous tip last month accus- natural disasters during a con- today’s disasters, both natural ing the organization of hazing. ference hosted by the University and man-made, are global and Tara Pereira, assistant dean of students Tuesday. require a joint response from all and director of Student Judicial Services, said Chertoff was the keynote nations and levels of govern- the University is in the process of conducting speaker at the third annual ment. an investigation into the alleged hazing, but Homeland Security Workshop “I would not reorganize gov- declined to answer additional questions. where this year’s topic was ernment,” Chertoff said. “It is “The chapter’s recognition is currently emergency preparedness and overdone. We have a structure. suspended on an interim basis, pending the crisis management. Chertoff, We could have a better structure outcome of the investigation,” Pereira said who has faced harsh criticism but everyone has ups and downs. in an e-mail. for the Department of Homeland The answer is networking.” News of the fraternity’s suspension Security’s handling of Hurricane He used the terrorist attacks spread quickly, as did rumors about the Katrina and the Patriot’s Act im- in Mumbai, which were planned incident, but few facts have been made pact on civil liberties, only brief- and funded outside India, and available to the Greek-letter community or swine flu as examples of how public, including the process for investigat- crises cross borders. ing hazing, or why the University moved "Emergency comes in all Chertoff said “emergency quickly to suspend the fraternity after an comes in all flavors and all differ- anonymous tip. flavors and all different ent shapes and sizes,” and said Senior Vice President for Student and planning for these emergencies Chip hennessey | hatchet photographer Academic Support Services Robert Chernak shapes and sizes." requires a lot of time in order to Michael Chertoff, the former Secretary of Homeland Security, said cooper- said members of the fraternity requested prepare for crisis situations. ation between countries and planning is vital to solving international crises. an expedited review because of the upcom- “There is a need for plan- ing townhouse distribution to Greek-letter ning,” Chertoff said. “No battle tions, planning must be a collab- everything. You see that as you groups. Michael chertoff plan survives first contact with orative effort, he said. build your plans and your capa- Pereira did not return request for com- Former Secretary of the enemy. We must be able to “There is a need for integra- bility. You need to act decisively ment on protocol for investigating hazing adapt.” tion of all the elements,” Chert- to deal with a crisis. It is a physi- allegations and did not say if the allegation Homeland Security Because crises usually take off said. “Very few agencies will ological issue, not a technical is- came from a person affiliated with the orga- place across multiple jurisdic- have a broad capability to cover sue.” u nization. Questions regarding details of the hazing allegation and potential consequenc- es if the allegations are true also went unan- swered Chas Pressner, president of the Interfra- Students arrested for drug possession ternity Council, said the IFC is not involved in the investigation and that he has not been der, Adam Drucker and Izzak aphernalia, and Novak pleaded source of their marijuana and given any information about the matter. Sophomores plead Novak – have been charged with not guilty to charges of unlawful they reported that a Mitchell Phi Psi President Jack Bermingham de- drug-related crimes and are due possession of marijuana, ecstasy Hall resident had provided the clined to comment, instead directing ques- back in D.C. Superior Court Dec. and paraphernalia. drugs. University Police Chief tions to the executive director of the frater- not guilty to 21. The students were arrested The administrative search re- Dolores Stafford said UPD then nity’s national office, Shawn Collinsworth. after UPD officers smelled a sulted in the third set of arrests searched the room of that indi- Collinsworth said Phi Kappa Psi’s nation- marijuana charges suspicious odor and conducted of GW students for marijuana- vidual and found drug para- al headquarters already conducted their own an administrative search of the related crimes in the last two phernalia that tested positive for investigation into the allegations and “found by Gabrielle Bluestone room that yielded 11.1 grams of months. Five seniors were arrest- marijuana residue. That case has no evidence to prove there was hazing.” Metro News Editor marijuana, brown pills that test- ed in their off-campus apartment been referred to Student Judicial With a decision on Greek-letter housing ed positive for ecstasy, a scale, Oct. 30 and a sophomore student Services, Stafford said. slated to be returned Monday, Collinsworth Three sophomores were ar- five pipes, and a gravity bong, was arrested after UPD officers The students will be placed in said he hopes the University will not hold rested Nov. 22 after University according to court documents. found 12 ounces of marijuana in a drug program by the D.C. Pre- these allegations against the fraternity. Police Department officers dis- All three appeared in court his Fulbright residence hall room trial Services Agency, according "As the executive director of Phi Kappa covered more than 11 grams of Nov. 23, where Drucker pleaded Nov. 11. Both on-campus arrests to D.C. Superior Court release Psi, I would hope the University would marijuana, drug paraphernalia not guilty to charges of unlawful stemmed from reports of suspi- documents. Stephen O. Russell, fully investigate this before they levy any and ecstasy pills in their third- possession of marijuana and ec- cious odors. Novak’s attorney, declined to decision on housing," Collinsworth said. floor West End residence hall stasy. Sunder pleaded not guilty According to court docu- comment, and attorneys for the "But the decision is ultimately up to [the] room. to charges of unlawful posses- ments, a housing staff member other two students did not re- administration of George Washington Uni- The students – Rohan Sun- sion of marijuana and drug par- asked the students to reveal the turn requests for comment. u versity." u Justin Guiffré Lyndsey Wajert Opinions Editor Contributing Editor [email protected] [email protected] H OpinionsDecember 3, 2009 w Page A4 Could've called it "Battle of the Georges" Staff Editorial by Brian Tratner Vote down constitution changes

Today, vote no on the proposed SA constitution. As many students probably do not know, there will be a vote today on the Student Association’s new constitution. The SA Senate passed the constitution with a significant majority, but now the decision to implement it rests with the student body. Unfortunately, the con- stitution is demonstrative of the self- absorbed nature of our student govern- ment. With clear intent of signaling to the SA that its focus should lie on the general student body rather than it- self, we encourage all students to vote against this constitution. The Student Association has wasted a huge amount of energy and time on this constitution over the past semes- ter. In particular, four members of the constitutional task force - Jamie Baker, Michael Komo, Erik Ashida and Connor The freshman five Walsh - have all neglected their commit- ment to represent students in favor of indulging in SA minutiae. GW's rookies are a strength, not a weakness All the while, the semester lacked few weeks ago, The Hatchet profiled the san Kromah leads the team in scoring, averag- played critical minutes in the first five games any substantial efforts toward making new freshmen on the men’s basketball ing 14 points in about 20 minutes per game. this season, resulting in an excellent start. improvements in student life. The stu- team in an article titled “Super six.” In Kromah’s strong performance earned him Co- But even with all this success, it pains me dent body should consider this vote a Athat story, head coach Karl Hobbs stated that Rookie of the Week honors in the Atlantic 10 to see Hobbs not play the freshmen more of- referendum on these misdirected ef- his goal this season was to “reestablish the ex- ten. Sometimes, when the momentum is on forts. Hopefully, enough votes cast citement of GW basketball,” with the six new our side, he quickly substitutes for the young against this initiative will show the SA freshmen having an immediate impact on the Yogin Kothari players, limiting their time. For what reason? that it can no longer remain immersed team. Besides Daymon Warren, who is cur- These players go all out on offense and defense rently injured, all of the freshmen have found Columnist and deserve to more floor time when playing success in Hobbs’ rotation. at their best. Sometimes, Kromah’s defensive The constitution will bring about Five games into the season, the team is look- statistics get overlooked due to his offensive ing young but is playing like a group that has Conference two weeks ago. He was the first prowess, but the guard averages two steals per few, if any, significant changes in been together for a long time. While the squad Colonial to do so since Damian Hollis in 2007. game and is always hustling after the ball. Pel- is nowhere near perfection, it has gotten off to David Pellom, the 6-foot-8-inch forward lom, arguably one of our best players near the the effectiveness of our student its best five-game start since the 2006-2007 sea- from North Carolina, leads the team in re- basket, is averaging just 16 minutes a game; he son, the last time the Colonials appeared in the bounds and is also among the leaders in blocks also deserves to play more. government. NCAA tournament. Standing tall with a 5-1 and steals. The other three – Bryan Bynes, Tim It’s true the players are young and still record, the team has been impressive, averag- Johnson and Dwayne Smith – have made their adjusting to college-level play. But after what ing more than 72 points per game while shoot- mark in games, as well. All have stepped up they have done over the first five games, the in its own agenda. The passing of this ing 40 percent from beyond the arc. when needed, as illustrated in Bynes’ 4-for-5 freshmen should see the court more and get constitution would vindicate the Senate A major part of the team’s early success is shooting from 3-point range against Princ- a chance to further develop their skills. They for wasting a semester on useless inter- the five active freshmen. They have brought eton. have done an amazing job in helping Hobbs nal changes. the quickness, intensity and depth the team Each freshman has contributed in his own revive the program so far this year. The constitution will bring about has been lacking for the past few seasons. way, bringing much-needed intensity. All have –The writer is a sophomore majoring in inter- few, if any, significant changes in the On the offensive side, Maryland native La- had their share of key moments as each has national affairs. efficiency of our student government. One of the changes would take the ex- ecutive vice president out of the role of running the SA Senate, a seemingly ar- Steps for seeking help bitrary change since the past few EVP tenures have been considered fairly successful, regardless of running on a Schools offer range of options to support the mental health of students ticket separate from the president. This change leaves the exact responsibilities Editor's note: This is the author's second column detailing the rise of mental health issues among college of the EVP ambiguous. The new con- stitution also makes the rules easier to students and what resources schools across the country have provided to address the problem. amend, which will likely result in even magine returning to your residence hall after mates, friends, teammates, and classmates. “Every campus may offer different options,” more time lost on internal proceedings Thanksgiving break to find your roommate This option is listed directly on the home page she notes. “But it is up to the school to decide rather than student advocacy. in tears over a breakup with her high school of the service's Web site, along with resources what will work best for students.” A good example of the negative con- boyfriendI of three years. for parents and faculty. Offering information And while it is important to address the ris- sequences of the SA’s endemic self-ob- You try to convince her that she will be able to concerned students is very important, as it ing number of college students facing mental session is this constitutional vote itself. to move on, that she just needs some time. But is often difficult for the affected individual to health issues, the treatment most schools can Simply put, the money wasted on this even upon returning from winter break, she has recognize when he or she needs to make an ap- provide is vital in deterring such tragic out- election – around $600, according the yet to get better. She isn’t eating, she isn’t going pointment. With this option, students can find comes as suicide. Yet according to Dr. Morton Joint Elections Committee Chair – will to classes and her goal every weekend is to drink answers to their mental health-related questions Silverman of the National Suicide Prevention be money that could have been used so much she can’t remember why she was upset without having to force friends or teammates to Technical Research Center, the trend of suicide by student organizations. That we will in the first place. call CAPS. Instead, a student can go on the Web among college students has not mirrored the have a needless election instead of an You begin to wonder: Can the sting of an site or call to learn the best way to approach a trend in mental health issues. enriching student organization event ended relationship turn into long-term depres- sensitive situation. This resource allows both the “There has been no documented rise in col- should be enough reason to vote against sion? When does the phrase “I can’t live without concerned student and the troubled student to lege student suicides,” Silverman said in an e- this behavior on the part of the SA. him” signal a deeper problem? acquire help in an appropriate way. mail. “The few studies that have been done have Looking back on this semester, the More and more of us are faced with difficult Other schools offer similarly notable re- consistently shown that college student suicide constitutional change was the biggest questions (like these) about mental health, as rates are much lower than they are in the gen- initiative undertaken by the Senate. This doctors around the country have noticed a rise eral population (matched for age, gender, and has left the students without an effec- in mental health issues among college students. Lyndsey Wajert race).” tive representative body advocating for Dr. Rachel Glick, the associate chair of Clini- Regardless, Silverman does encourage tangible improvements to the GW stu- cal and Administrative Affairs and a clinical Contributing schools to do everything they can to work to dent experience. Advising, dining and professor at the University of Michigan Medi- Editor lower the stigma surrounding professional help academics remain at the top of student cal School, believes there are two sides to this and address severe depression and the risk of concerns, yet the SA has made no vis- trend. suicide. ible progress on improving these issues. “First, colleges across the country have re- sources. At Boston College, counseling services Silverman said schools should raise aware- There are claims that this constitution ported an increase in the number of students are provided to full-time students free of charge. ness about the symptoms of severe depression will lead to a more effective representa- seeking help,” she said. “Second, mental health New York University’s Student Health Center of- and the possibility of suicide, educate faculty on tion of students. But these arguments professionals have seen an increase in the num- fers its students a “Relaxation Oasis” on its Web warning signs, and improve cooperation among lack substance, and the proponents of ber of college students with various long-term site that features yoga tips and calming songs. students, campus police and staff, all to “ensure the new constitution have yet to con- conditions such as depression.” Along with the typical educational services that students in distress are identified and re- struct a truly persuasive defense of the In my last column, I examined the measures such as depression awareness events, faculty ceive appropriate services.” proposed changes. GW’s University Counseling Center has taken to training and online screening, many colleges are So whether your roommate is emotionally Earlier in the semester, the SA held address the trend. But this increase has affected trying to make their counseling centers more ac- torn after a breakup or you are the one trou- a town hall meeting to discuss the new the entire nation, and it is important to look at cessible and less intimidating. Professional help bled by a long-term condition, schools across constitution. The meeting was attend- what other schools are doing to ensure that no does not always have to be one-on-one sessions, the country, including GW, are providing ways ed by only a single person not affili- matter the reason, all students who seek any as many centers sponsor peer counseling pro- to get better. As our generation takes on more ated with the SA or student media. This type of mental health-related assistance can find grams and host group meetings. stress and anxiety, we need to remember that, should have been an unambiguous mes- it. These are just a few steps schools are taking while there are many symptoms of sadness, it sage to members of the Senate that the Take for example our D.C. neighbors. to address the national trend, though Glick says only takes one phone call to get help. proposed constitution was not a priority Georgetown’s Counseling and Psychiatric Ser- that there is no prescribed program for colleges – The writer, a sophomore majoring in journal- for the students they are charged with vice provides resources for concerned room- to implement. ism, is The Hatchet's contributing opinions editor. representing. Having failed to receive that message, it is now up to the student body to show the SA that its priorities do debate within the political science realm about whether the field is not trump those of the student body. Have an opinion about one of our columns? a “science” in the true Sendsense a letterof the to word. the editor The dispute highlights an Quotable important distinction between “hard” and “soft” sciences. Tradi- “Peace anywhere is great, but tionally, hard science research – work on cancer, for example – has especially between GW and its neighbors.” gotten significantly more fundingH than research in social science - Michael Akin, executive fields. The disparity [email protected] not necessarily a bad one; a major benefit director of Government, International, and Community of social science research is its lower cost. But to completely cut Relations. funding for a soft science, like most political science research,

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with the neighborhood groups more communication and all need a little more spirit.” Top Chef finalist because it also includes plans cooperation between the Uni- Once the tree was lit, the for a new apartment building, versity and the surrounding residents brought their potluck which residents fear will move community. Meetings are held dishes inside the GW Hospital attends GW more students off campus. once a month and alternate be- for the Holiday Social. Bal- “We want to do this in a tween business meetings and ance, GW’s ballet group, per- FRIENDS event place with a strong commu- social events. formed selections from The nity, and we want to become The Dec. 1 event attracted Nutcracker, and Hall followed by Lindsay Gordon part of the community now,” a wide range of people; some the dancers. Hatchet Reporter Hall said, showing off home- dressed in business suits and With an opening planned made vegetable tangine and ties, others in sweats and base- for 2013, Hall’s Alchemy Homemade potluck dish couscous with candied orange ball caps. A jovial atmosphere Market and Café will provide in hand, a Top Chef finalist peel and pistachios. hung in the air as the holiday catering, “to go” items and joined Foggy Bottom and West Before Hall’s presentation, season commenced. Residents prepared foods throughout End residents at the seventh about 20 local residents and said more people attended the the day. The venue will also annual GW FRIENDS Holi- members of GW FRIENDS tree lighting this year com- feature private event space for day Social held Tuesday at the hung candy canes outside on pared to previous years be- small parties, cooking classes GW Hospital. The event also the tree while listening to mu- cause of the mild, clear Tues- and a job training program for marked the lighting of a non- sic and discussing the peace day night. culinary students. denominational holiday peace they would like to see in the “We really came here to- “I will put my heart into tree in the Eye Street Mall, lo- coming year. night to enjoy the gift of nature the food and hope you get a cated just outside the School of “Peace anywhere is great, and share a little neighborli- healing back in return,” Hall Medicine and Health Sciences. but especially between GW ness,” said Roz Freund, a resi- said. “I want you to feel like I Carla Hall, a finalist on the and its neighbors,” said Mi- dent of St. Mary’s Court, an made this for you.” fifth season of Top Chef, spoke chael Akin, executive director apartment building for senior “I carry with me my cul- at the GW-sponsored event to of Government, International citizens in Foggy Bottom. “The ture,” she said in reference to promote a restaurant she plans and Community Relations. weather was so beautiful, and the dish she brought to the to open near Washington Cir- GW FRIENDS, an organi- I’m Jewish, so the idea of light- potluck. “My cuisine is soul cle. The restaurant is part of a zation created eight years ago, ing a peace tree was especially food coupled with French cul- redevelopment project for Ste- is composed of GW staff and appealing.” ture. This is soul food in Mo- vens Elementary School. The local residents and was creat- She described the event as rocco.” u project has been unpopular ed with the intent to promote inviting, adding “I guess we Vote on SA constitution to occur today $600, Joint Elections Commit- SA tools.” The measure has when the organization goes Simple majority tee Chair Jake Chervinsky been criticized as internal down, the students get hurt,” said. The money will be put change that won’t affect the Baker said. “We’re taking toward a four-hour barbecue student body. two more senators from the required to change advertising the election. Sen. Logan Dobson, student body on board, and Another proposed change CCAS-U, has been vocal in his we’re removing censure. How document is the creation of a freshman opposition to the document. is that increasing the tools’ assembly open to all freshmen “At a time when students power?” by Madeleine Morgenstern interested in organizing and are looking for their elected Past SA members have Hatchet Staff Writer advocating for their interests. leaders to advocate on issues also weighed in on the consti- The assembly would inter- that affect the whole student tution issue. The student body will nally appoint four freshman body, the SA is instead try- Last year’s President have the opportunity to vote senators, instead of having ing to force a bunch of useless Vishal Aswani said he will Thursday on the proposed the entire senate select and rule changes and new bureau- vote for the constitution, but changes to the Student Asso- confirm three freshmen under cracies on the student body,” questioned whether it will re- ciation constitution. the current constitution. he said. ally make the internal changes The new document would “We are improving advo- Sen. Jamie Baker, CPS-G, – the task force has promised. bring sweeping changes to cacy throughout the Student who is also a task force mem- “Those changes can’t just the SA, including a joint ticket Association itself,” said Sen. ber – said while the document come from fixing a docu- with the president and execu- Michael Komo, U-At Large, has been criticized for its in- ment,” said Aswani, a senior. tive vice president running and a member of the eight- ternal changes, such changes “I want to caution the SA not together, instead of being person constitution task force. are necessary for the SA to to limit itself to what is in this elected individually. Also, an “This will more clearly spec- do a good job on behalf of the document. They need to re- appointed speaker of the sen- ify duties for elected leaders, student body. member that their focus needs ate would preside over senate it will make them more ac- “Is it internal? Sure. But to be student advocacy and is- meetings instead of the EVP, countable, and it will increase because we’re changing the sues first.” who would focus on advocat- efficiency.” internal we can affect the stu- Former EVP Kyle Boyer ing as part of the executive Only two senators voted dents externally,” Baker said. said on his Twitter account branch. against the constitution when Baker also rejected the Tuesday he will vote against Voting will be conducted the Senate voted on the idea idea the change was only for the constitution. Read more online... online from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. A last month, but flyers have “SA tools.” “Changes can be good, simple majority of votes cast appeared on campus in the “That response is the ar- but not when they don’t ad- is necessary to pass the mea- last week urging students to gument that makes the Stu- dress the things that the av- gwhatchet.com sure. vote no, calling the document dent Association ineffective. erage student cares about,” The election will cost about a constitution “of, by and for It brings the SA down, and Boyer said in an e-mail. u Page A6 w December 3, 2009 News The GW Hatchet

CRIME LOG Drug Law Violation 11/24/09 - Crawford two unknown subjects Hall - 2:58 a.m. - Case took her phone out of 11/22/09 - Madison closed Gay marriage bill Attempted her hands while she was Burglary Hall - 12:03 a.m. - UPD responded to a re- walking down the street. Case closed port of a suspicious odor. No identifiable subjects 11/23/09 - Duques UPD responded to a re- GW Housing Programs Hall - 11:30 p.m. - Case port of a suspicious odor conducted an adminis- Simple Assault passes council open coming from a room. trative search and found University Police Depart- Upon contact, the sub- a baggy containing mari- 11/21/09 - JBKO Hall - protests in 2004 in her home ment officers responded jects admitted to con- juana residue. 1:09 a.m. - Case closed Measure needs state of Massachusetts, where to a report of destruction suming baked goods Referred to SJS UPD received a report same-sex marriage is already of property in Duques Hall. containing marijuana. from a person walking further approval to legalized. “Will it get past Upon arrival, officers ob- GW Housing Programs Liquor Law past JBKO who was hit by Congress? I’m not sure.” served pry marks on one conducted an adminis- Violation an ice cube thrown at him The bill has faced sharp trative search and found from one of the windows. become law criticism from the Catholic of the classroom doors. Archdiocese of Washington, Open case 3.8 grams of marijuana 11/22/09 - Public Prop- No identifiable subjects and alcohol. erty on campus - 4:45 by Andrea Vittorio however, which said in a a.m. - Case closed Hatchet Reporter statement that it would dis- Disorderly Referred to SJS Theft continue some of its social Conduct UPD observed an intoxi- The D.C. Council voted service programs, including 11/23/09 - Thurston cated female student. 11/22/09 - Thurston 11-2 in favor of a same-sex those for poor and homeless, 11/22/09 - Public Prop- Hall - 7:27 p.m. - Case She was assessed and Hall - Time unknown - marriage bill Tuesday morn- if the bill was passed. erty on campus - 1:10 closed transported to GW Hos- Case open ing, bringing the District one College Republicans a.m. - Case closed UPD officers responded pital. A student reported that he step closer to marriage equal- chairman Brandon Hines said UPD responded to a report to a report of a suspi- Referred to SJS had left his guests’ coats in ity. in an e-mail that the council of a fight between two male cious odor coming from a his room and his roommate Tuesday’s decision was should focus on other issues students. They were argu- room. GW Housing Pro- Robbery put them in the hall. When the first of two votes on the like “fixing failing schools, ing over a case of beer one grams conducted an ad- he returned to his hall, issue, with the second ex- urban poverty, violent crime, subject tried to take from a ministrative search and 11/23/09 - 23rd Street - some coats were missing. pected Dec. 15. All bills before and its 11.6 percent unem- fraternity house. found paraphernalia with 9 p.m. - Case closed Open case the council require two votes ployment rate.” Referred to Student marijuana residue. UPD received a report by full membership and ap- Openly gay councilmem- Judicial Services Referred to SJS from a student who said ­– Compiled by T.C. Flowers proval from the mayor and ber David Catania sponsored the U.S. Congress before be- the bill. coming law. Before voting, the council “I’m elated,” said Michael heard two days of public tes- Komo, the president of GW’s timony by witnesses, includ- gay rights advocacy group, ing senior legal advisers, reli- Allied in Pride. “I think it’s a gious leaders and members of very historic vote. It’s a very GW College Democrats. historic date.” “I think it’s remarkable Mayor Adrian Fenty, that literally a dozen members who supports the legislation, of the GW College Democrats has promised to sign the bill. went down together and tes- Congress, which has author- tified before the D.C. City ity over D.C. law, will have 30 Council,” said Peter Weiss, legislative days from the time president of the College Dem- of Fenty’s signature to enact a ocrats. “I’m extremely proud joint resolution of disapprov- of the College Democrats and al, which would also require I think they definitely had a President Barack Obama’s hand in making sure that bill signature. Congress could passed.” also attach an anti-gay mar- Weiss said he personally riage rider to another piece of knows students with same- legislation to block the D.C. sex partners who would ben- vote. If they don't kill the efit from the law. measure, it will become law. Allied in Pride, which has A few states across the na- worked with various mar- tion allow same-sex marriage, riage groups in D.C., plans including Massachusetts, to continue its efforts across Iowa, Vermont, and Connecti- the District and to push for cut. New Hampshire will join change across the nation. them Jan. 1. The passage of “I think it’s very signifi- the legislation would make cant that the capital of the D.C. the first jurisdiction be- United States of America is low the Mason-Dixon line to ready for marriage equality,” allow full civil equality for said Komo. “I think that sends gays and lesbians. a strong signal to both the “I think it will get as far country and the world that as Mayor Fenty,” said senior the time for marriage equal- Amanda Formica, who at- ity is here and it’s not going to tended marriage equality stop any time soon.” u H gwhatchet

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Start your Christmas shop- Need a laugh? receSs Need to de-stress during Check this ping at the Downtown Holi- has their last improv finals? Check out what other out... day Market, opening Friday show of the semester students are doing at http:// on 8th and F streets. Friday at midnight. blogs.gwhatchet.com/btb ArtsLove and other fables SpotlightOn... A student musical this weekend looks at the reality of modern relationships by Kenra poole Saturday night's Hatchet Reporter Every person has a story. In “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change,” a musical montage a cappella battle being performed by members of For- bidden Planet Productions in the Lis- If a cappella is your thing, then come from us. ner Downstage this weekend, some of those stories come to life. Saturday night should be a delight. P: I would have to say my fa- “[The play] follows a basic story The Vibes, the Pitches and the Si- vorite song is “Sweet Ones” by line about experiences someone rens each have their annual Win- Sarah Slean. would have in their lifetime of dat- ing and love and marriage,” said ter concerts in the evening. If you freshman Sloan Dickey, a member of can’t magically make it to each of Can the audience expect any the cast. “It depicts how love devel- ops throughout your life.” the shows, we asked the groups’ surprises during your concert? The play features 20 vignettes directors why their concert is the V: In terms of new voices with no recurring characters, par- one worth checking out. they’re going to get to hear from ticular setting or plot, with the 12 dif- ferent roles played by a six-member some people who they might not cast. What are you looking forward to have seen as much from before, Francis Rivera | Hatchet Photographer “It’s a series of vignettes about in your upcoming concert? younger members from our group. different relationships: some of them "Check, please!" – senior Anya Firestone and junior Derek Jones play mismatched good, some of them bad, some of daters in FPP's production about the good and bad sides of relationships. The Vibes' Erica Manoatle: There also is a rap verse in one of them not fully formed relationships, What’s interesting about [this show] our songs, so they’ll be hearing some of them dissolving relation- instance, we have a homosexual “They got to come in totally raw, ships,” executive producer Kather- couple." and we got to shape them into the is that we have six new members. some rap. ine Nelson said. The play, based on a book, with young comedians that they are,” she The group has really changed from S: Every winter show we have And while the stories may offer a lyrics written by Joe DiPietro and said. last year and we have a lot of new raffles or giveaways, so there are glimpse at love and its effect on peo- music by Jimmy Roberts, opened Audience members, no mat- ple, the script and music are entirely off Broadway in New York in 1996. ter if they’re freshmen, seniors or freshmen and sophomores, so it always surprises. And we love au- modern and relatable. Included in Though it closed two years ago, the adults, should anticipate a great has gotten a lot younger this year. dience participation. Every year the script is everything from Match. production was well received by crit- deal of amusement and a little bit of The Sirens' Liza Helfand: Ev- during the winter concert we al- com to BlackBerrys to Nair prod- ics for the majority of its decade-long self-identification with the charac- ucts. run. ters when the play opens Thursday ery two years the Sirens record an ways pick a couple of people to “All these things that are a part “It’s like SNL meets musical com- night. album, and this January we’re going serenade and usually our alumni of our dating lives are a part of the edy,” said Crnko. “It’s very funny, “I want the audience to see them- to be recording an album, so we’re come and sing with us. We try to show,” said senior Katharine Crnko, but it’s very true, and that’s part of selves in each of the scenes and each the artistic director of the student the reason we picked it for a college of the people in the show,” Crisafio trying to raise a little bit of money get everyone involved and have a theatre group. community. It’s totally relatable,” said. for that. good time. Students in particular may find Though the characters range in The show opens in the Lisner commonalities in various characters, age from 15 to 50, the FPP produc- Downstage Thursday Dec. 3 at 8 The Pitches' Leah Wilner: P: We have a guest group com- especially because the director, junior tion features a cast that is half com- p.m. and will be performed at 6 and We’re having the concert recorded ing from the University of Dela- Anthony Crisafio, decided to update prised of freshmen. Introducing the 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4 and at 7 and 10 by a sound engineer so it’s going to ware. It’s an all-guys group so that the play for more collegiate viewers. freshmen actors to theatre life has p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. Tickets are $5 “We have adapted the show to been one of the highlights of the pro- at the door and can be reserved by be made into a CD. People can go makes a really nice contrast with the GW audience,” said Crnko. “For duction, said Crnko. pre-sale. u on our Web site or can contact us the all-female a cappella. Oh, ac- and we’ll send you a CD. It’s a great tually there might be another sur- way to show all the work we did; prise, now that I think about it, but we meet three times a week [to if I say what it is, it won’t be a sur- Beyond your Imogen rehearse] so now we can show off prise. that hard work. Imogen Heap puts on a spectacle-filled concert Last words on why kids should by Ekiria Magala which was lined with white fur. What makes your group unique come see your group on Hatchet Reporter Even the creation of the al- on campus? Saturday night... bum "Ellipse" was unconventional. V: First off, we’re one of only V: I think every a cappella There are musicians, and then Heap spent eight months record- there is Imogen Heap: her concert ing the tracks in the Essex, England two co-ed groups. We [also] stand group is very talented, but I think Monday at the Sixth and I Historic home in which she was raised. out because of our attitude to- the Vibes are set apart by how fun Synagogue featured cute costumes, After buying the house from her wards music in general. We’re a we are. When you come to see the an intricate set and bizarre instru- parents a few years ago, she turned ments used to create the English the same room she used to use as group that loves to perform and Vibes, you are going to laugh, en- singer-songwriter’s signature a playroom into a professional re- rehearse and we’re also really easy joy the music, recognize most of it, blend of pop and electronica. cording studio. Heap mostly performed songs The two opening acts, Back Ted going about it. and have a good time. from her latest effort, “Ellipse,” N-Ted and Tim Exile, matched the S: Like other groups, we’re a S: Any one of the shows will be along with a few older favorites headliner's indie sound. Back Ted bunch of musical girls that like to amazing, but our show will be re- like “Hide and Seek.” During each N-Ted sounded like a male, gui- song, she carefully crafted the back- tar-wielding version of Heap. His get together and make music. But ally great! We’re expecting to have ground music one instrument at a protest song, “War Zone,” was a we like to really mix it up and have fun, lots of new music, dressing up, time by recording herself on micro- duet between artist and audience, a lot of fun and really put on a audience participation, and a gen- phones attached to her arms. She with the crowd chanting “the war began the song “First Train Home” is over” while he played his guitar show. eral good time. by playing the rim of a wine glass over a techno beat. P: We’re the oldest all-female a P: I’m sure that the Sirens and and using a plastic pipe, which Francis Rivera | Hatchet Photographer "The idea behind this is that she’d told the audience she’d had Not your average sermon – Heap sings if enough of us sing this song, it cappella group, started in 1996. We Vibes will have a good concert. since she was 4 years old. at a local synagogue. might actually happen,” he said like to do fun contemporary songs Kids should see us perform be- Heap proved her reputation as with a cheeky smile. that we arrange only ourselves. cause I know for a fact that our a vibrant performer, rarely stand- met with laughter and applause. Tim Exile's song "Listening ing still throughout the entire “I’ve got a cute voice, haven’t Tree" involved various instruments And we’re awesome. repertoire is awesome and we’re show. She began the concert by I?” Heap asked the crowd. played over a looped jungle beat. going to be singing great. And we coming through the aisles to the At each stop in her tour, Heap The artist sang softly as he walked Favorite song your group per- have the best stage on campus at stage, dressed in a sequined tank held auditions for cello players in around the audience and danced top, ballerina skirt and silk jacket. an effort to involve local musicians with crowd members. forms? the Jack Morton Auditorium. While singing the song “Bad Body in her concerts. During the last few Heap, who introduced Exile to V: This semester it’s “Roses” by Double,” she jerked around the songs of her set, the chosen D.C. the crowd, praised the singer, say- OutKast because I think it displays Saturday Dec. 5 at 7p.m. the stage and waved her hands in the cellist joined Heap onstage. ing that she "[hoped] to get some air. The detailed stage design ac- genius into my brain just by stand- that we can do something that is Sirens will take the Marvin Cen- Heap also included the audi- companied Heap’s quirky songs; it ing next to him." a difficult song to mimic a record- ter Amphitheater stage while the ence in the show, splitting them included a painted wood cutout of Senior Colleen Michael, who into three-part harmony during a tree strung with lights and various was in the audience, said the con- ing of. Pitches perform in SMPA. At 8 p.m. “Just for Now,” a track off of her trinkets she had collected through- cert was an indescribable, but an S: “Ramble On” by Led Zeppe- the Vibes will be in the German 2005 album, “Speak for Yourself.” out the tour. A host of unusual in- enjoyable experience. lin and that’s our favorite that we Church. She even stopped one song mid- struments also sat beneath the tree, “I’m not really sure what that way to clear her throat, which was including Heap’s plastic piano, was, but I liked it,” she said. u sing because nobody expects it to –Farima Alidadi Page A8 w December 3, 2009 The GW Hatchet Dan Greene Sports Editor [email protected] H SportsDecember 3, 2009 w Page B1

In Brief Fiery fans fuel men's basketball victory Shipp named top rookie Colonials start season with 5-1 record After leading GW in scoring in BBALL both games at the Junkanoo Jam by Neil Sharma from p. A1 Hatchet Reporter in the Bahamas last week, wom- shot-clock winding down after mo- mentarily losing his handle – Hollis en's basketball freshman Shi-Heria Before Wednesday night’s displayed not only his dangerousness Shipp was named the Atlantic 10 men’s basketball game against but decisiveness as well. Rookie of the Week, the confer- George Mason even began, the “Coaches have been telling me one Colonial Army had staked its dribble, jumpshot, doing that stuff,” he ence announced Monday. territory, filling in its seating explained. “I’ve just been getting to the Shipp came off the bench in section shortly after the gates gym as much as I can and getting up opened. Fans continued to file shots and my teammates helped me both contests - losses to No. 25 into the Smith Center as game get in a position to score as well.” Michigan State and Marist - but time approached, nearly filling Four of Hollis’ points came dur- scored a total of 26 points, along student seating to capacity and ing a run of 14 unanswered GW points beginning their chants well be- over a span of five minutes early in with 10 rebounds, eight assists and fore the opening tip. the second half, during which Katuka six steals. The forward was the lone “I like the fact that they emerged from foul trouble to score five Colonial to score in double figures were here early,” head coach of his seven points. Karl Hobbs said. “I mean they “That run in the second half really against the nationally ranked Spar- got our guys ready right in the put us in a position that the lead just tans, against whom she tallied 12 warmup lines.” got so big that it was gonna be difficult points. The Colonials seemed to for them to come back at that point,” match the intensity of the crowd Hobbs said. The North Carolina native is when they hit the floor, coming Though Katuka would foul out off to a strong start to her colle- out strong and taking an early of the game after just eight minutes lead on their way to a decisive on the court, the Colonials' other big giate career, having also scored the 66-49 win. men managed to make up for his loss. game-winning layup with 3.3 sec- “The energy was amazing,” Senior Hermann Opoku and redshirt onds left in GW's season-opening said senior Damian Hollis, who sophomore Jabari Edwards also con- led all players with 25 points in tributed to GW’s 43-30 rebounding win at Nov. 17 North Texas. the game. “I know I fed off of it, advantage, collecting eight and six, Through the season's first five and the team as well fed off of it. respectively. contests, Shipp is tied for second It was nice playing in front of a Also helping the Colonials’ cause lot of people.” was the fact that two of the Patriots’ on the Colonials in scoring with 8.8 The turnout – 4,125 fans regular starters, forward Ryan Pear- points per game and is averaging in all – was the culmination of son and guard Andre Cornelius, did 3.5 rebounds. a two-week long marketing not play in the game, reportedly as a campaign billing the game as disciplinary measure after an alleged “The Battle of the Orange Line” incident on a recent road trip. through a Web site, BeatGeorge- “Obviously it affected them be- Mason.com, as well as Facebook cause those are two terrific players,” Upcoming games groups, Twitter accounts and Hobbs said, though George Mason commercials on local television. Viktors Dindzans | Photo editor head coach Jim Larranaga downplayed Men's basketball “The marketing is what did Above, freshman Bryan Bynes pushes the ball up the floor in GW's 66-49 the significance of their absence. it,” said sophomore Noah Wivi- win over George Mason Wednesday. Below, GW fans hold a sign taunt- What both coaches could agree vs. Navy ott, who waved a poster from ing Patriots fans that made the trip to the Smith Center for the game. on was the importance of the game’s Verizon Center the stands during the game. “If atmosphere, a raucous environment we made every game a big deal, featuring a jam-packed student section Sunday, 5 p.m. people would show up.” GW students chanted “Safety students and fans will turn out and dueling chants with George Ma- Not only did the attendance school,” George Mason’s sup- in large numbers too.” son supporters. While Wednesday’s impress GW students, but those porters responded with chants Though this was the first energetic crowd – attendance was an- Women's basketball in the stands said the vigor of the of “Overpriced.” time the two teams had played nounced as 4,125 – was at least in part at Auburn fans was noteworthy as well. The Colonial Army also fea- since 1998, Hobbs said he is the result of an aggressive marketing “Everyone claims there’s tured visual statements of sup- looking forward to the feud be- campaign, Hollis said he thinks the Auburn, Ala. not that much school spirit, but port, such as students painting ing fostered between fans of the Colonials’ play will soon be speaking Saturday, 2 p.m. everyone’s here, everyone’s their chests to spell “G-D-U- two teams. for itself. dressed up, everyone’s cheer- B” and an array of interesting “I think it’s gonna be fun,” “I feel like if we keep on tak- ing,” freshman Caroline Ayes signs. Hobbs said. “I think it’s fun for ing care of business, then people will said. “It’s great to be here.” “I guess the BeatGeorge- the students. I think it’s fun for eventually come out,” Hollis said. “If Men's and women's George Mason’s fans made Mason.com Web site worked the players. Our players know we keep on doing what we do – de- swimming their presence felt as well, often because they had a great turn- their players, they play to- fense and energy and keep rebuilding exchanging dueling chants with out,” George Mason head coach gether during the summertime, the excitement – then we should have vs. Old Dominion the Colonial Army. Patriots fans’ Jim Larranaga said. “Hopefully and I think it’s gonna be a fun good turnouts.” Smith Center “Let’s go Mason” chant was when George Washington has to rivalry.” GW will next play Navy at Sunday’s met by GW fans’ chant of “Beat return the game next year we’ll – Matt Rist contributed to this BB&T Classic event at Verizon Center. 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Men's squash at Franklin & Marshall Lancaster, Penn. Despite fall, Hogan becomes All-American Sunday, 2 p.m. by dan greene explained – she felt the frustrated runner be- Sports Editor hind her slip a foot beneath her own. Sud- denly Hogan was somersaulting down the As senior cross country runner Megan hill, injuring her elbow and finding the rest Women's squash Hogan opened the door to enter the Smith of the race in doubt. at Franklin & Marshall Center Wednesday morning, she caught the “I thought I was like paralyzed and I was eye of men’s basketball player Travis King, like, ‘Oh my gosh, what do I do? Do I drop Lancaster, Penn. who was walking out at the moment but held out?' ” Hogan said. “And I’m like, ‘No, no! Sunday, TBA up at the sight of Hogan. Don’t be an idiot!' ” “Congratulations,” King told her. “I’ve Heeding her own internal advice, Hogan been meaning to tell you that.” got back on her feet and completed the race, Such incidents have become common for making up much of the competitive ground Number crunch Hogan, who achieved an impressive title on lost during her tumble over the next 5-plus the Monday before Thanksgiving in Terra kilometers to finish the race with a time of The number of sec- Haute, Ind.: All-American. 20:34, 36 seconds better than her 2008 show- onds senior Megan The Saratoga, N.Y. native finished 27th in ing. the 255-runner field at the NCAA women’s Hogan arrived in Indiana the Friday prior Hogan improved cross country championships Nov. 27, earn- to the competition, running the course Satur- from last year in ing her the All-America honors awarded to day and Sunday, though she said she mostly last week's NCAA all top-40 finishers and the attention that “just kind of sat around and watched mov- women's cross coun- comes with such status. ies” while she was there. 36 “I know [King], but people I don’t even Despite the relaxed and seemingly mun- try championships. Hogan finished know say congratulations to me,” Hogan dane schedule of activities, Hogan said the 27th overall and earned All-America said. “I’m like, ‘how did you know?’ ” atmosphere of the event was one of the most status. Word of Hogan’s accomplishment has memorable aspects of her experience. been spreading steadily ever since the big “These are the best runners in the country race, even earning her a position in the week- all in one spot. There’s just so much energy ly GW Today e-mail sent to students, which and enthusiasm,” she said. “Honestly, there’s also featured a story on President Obama’s no place like it.” PERSON | POSITION Last Word recent attendance of a GW basketball game. That Hogan is included in such a group Senior Megan Hogan finished 27th at last week's “Hopefully when George Washington “My friend was like, ‘You’re next to – the best runners in the country – is not an NCAA championships, earning All-America honors. Obama!’ ” Hogan said. entirely expected development. Hogan only has to return the game next year Despite getting off to a strong start, such began running competitively when she trans- ships and this October becoming the first Co- a distinction was far from Hogan’s mind ferred to GW two years ago after playing bas- lonial to win the Atlantic 10 championship. we’ll have maybe a Web site and 800 meters into the 6-kilometer competi- ketball at Mount Ida College. “I never expected this at all,” she said. “If tion. While in the midst of the massive pack She soon found success in cross country, someone told me two years ago that I’d be our students and fans will turn out of runners jostling for position – “If you see last year, becoming the first member of GW’s where I am now, I would’ve been like, ‘Oh, the video, it’s legit like Braveheart,” Hogan program to qualify for the NCAA champion- yeah right. Shut up, you’re crazy.’ ”u in large numbers too." - George Mason head coach Jim Larranaga after his team's 66-49 loss at Women's basketball loses at Tennessee GW Wednesday. by max feinblatt The undefeated Lady Volun- the Lady Vols scored 32 points off Hatchet Reporter teers were led by sophomore for- turnovers while GW only man- ward Alyssia Brewer’s 23 points aged to score nine. Tennessee also "It's hard to miss 40 shots The GW women’s basketball and seven rebounds, and sopho- manhandled the Colonials in the team continued its skid on the road more forwards Shekinna Stricklen paint, out-rebounding them, 49- out of the 60 that you Check out The Hatchet's as they fell 93-53 at No. 6/5 Tennes- and Glory Johnson each posted 40, and out-scoring them, 54-12. see (AP, ESPN/USA Today) Tues- double-doubles; Johnson reached Overall, GW shot only 34.4 per- take and stay in a game day. GW kept pace through the first hers in the first half. cent from the floor while Tennes- five minutes of the game, but after GW had three players in double see was able to convert over 47 like that." taking a 10-9 lead, the Lady Volun- figures, but sophomore center Sara percent of its shots. Mike bozeman Courtside teers used a 45-14 run to close out Mostafa only scored five points “You’re never going to play the first half and take command of while sophomore forward Tara mistake-free basketball all day, but Head Coach Blog the game. Booker, in her third start of the sea- what you can’t do in a place like The Colonials (2-4) have now son, did not get on the board and this is make consecutive miscues,” lost four games in a row – all on missed all eight shots she took. Bozeman said. “We were up 8-7 at Tennessee. the road – and GW’s deficit in Mostafa still managed to the first timeout, and we make four Despite the lopsided final score, @blogs.gwhatchet.com/courtside those four losses is a combined 103 grab eight rebounds, but she was straight turnovers and they turn Bozeman takes solace in the fact points. Playing in Knoxville was plagued by foul trouble and could that into a 12-point run. You just that his team was only outscored Live blogs. certainly not the cure for an ailing not get it going. Sophomore guard can’t do that.” by 10 in the second half. and reeling squad. Kay-Kay Allums scored a career- Even though the Colonials’ “Each game has its own life, “It’s an event when you come high 16 points and picked up six effort came up short, Bozeman is really,” Bozeman said. “Our spirits Updates between to play at Tennessee,” head coach rebounds to spark the Colonials, proud of his team. our high; we see how we’re grow- Mike Bozeman said following the while sophomore guard Tiana My- “I think that the tough schedule ing. We’ve lost four in a row, but issues. game. “[Tennessee head coach Pat ers and freshman guard Megan that we’re playing right now, and we’ll have time to make those up.” Summit] is an icon, a Hall of Famer Nipe each poured in 11 points of the tough circumstances that we’re GW has one more game to cap and the team is well-coached… It’s their own. playing in, are only going to make off a five-game road swing and Breaking news. hard to miss 40 shots out of the 60 The Colonials’ ultimate down- us better when it comes around for they’ll keep it in the SEC as they that you take and stay in a game fall was their 18 turnovers com- conference time,” he said. take on Auburn on Saturday after- like that.” pared to Tennessee’s nine. In turn, GW is now 0-10 all-time against noon at 2 p.m. u Page B2 w December 3, 2009 News The GW Hatchet Activists march for AIDS Hundreds protest lack of funding for medication by Ben Weinberg Hatchet Reporter

Hundreds of activists marched to the White House and the office of Mayor Adrian Fenty Monday afternoon to mark World AIDS Day, saying the fight against the pandemic is far from over. The protestors were dis- satisfied, saying they were not seeing results from President Barack Obama’s campaign promise of funding $50 billion over the next five years for anti- biotics and other drugs to fight AIDS. The issue is especially rel- evant in D.C. itself, with at least 3 percent of the city’s residents affected by HIV/AIDS. The activists called for Con- gress and Obama to lift the ban on needle-exchange programs, which they say could lower the amount of people getting infected. “World AIDS Day is a day to start fighting for an end,” said George Kerr, co-chair for D.C. Fights Back, of the disease. Kerr’s group, which helped organize the rally, calls itself a Francis Rivera | hatchet photographer volunteer network of “people Local AIDS activism group D.C. Fights Back protests in front of the White living with HIV/AIDS and House on Tuesday afternoon for World AIDS Day. The group brought their allies” that advocates for make-shift coffins to memorialize people who have died of AIDS. District residents and other HIV patients. the track” when it comes to ac- crowd. At the end of the rally, tions taken against AIDS. At the end of the rally, Kerr members of D.C. Fights Back A mock funeral with six said he was pleased with the delivered demands to be sent empty caskets was held in front event's turnout. to Fenty, including a petition of the White House to pay re- “I hope we can continue to for affordable housing for those spects to the millions of people educate the public and open up people living with HIV/AIDS, who have died from the disease lines of communication so that a syringe-exchange program to around the world and who will we can make progress on this get dirty needles off the streets continue to keep dying, protes- important issue,” he said. u and science-based HIV educa- tors said, unless further actions tion programs for all children in are taken. the D.C. area. Two activists from Marchers then moved from "There are currently 440 the organization were arrested the White House to the Wilson after they refused to leave part Building, where Fenty’s offices people on the housing of Fenty’s office, according to are. news reports. Activists spoke in front of waiting list and a restric- “We’re hoping our de- the building, emphasizing the mands are met,” Kerr said. statistics that many of the signs tion on a needle-exchange “There are currently 440 people they carried noted – more than on the housing waiting list and a 5,500 people are believed to die program by the U.S. Con- restriction on a needle exchange every day from the AIDS virus. program by the U.S. Congress. One speaker, Reverend gress. This has to stop." This has to stop.” Keith Holder, explained that he Rep. John Conyers, D- had lost two brothers to AIDS Mich., spoke and also took part and he has also been HIV-pos- george kerr in the rally. He stated that “there itive since 1985. is a lot of work to do” and that “I am HIV-positive but I am Co-chair for D.C. Fights Back “President Obama is sliding off still a human being,” he told the www.gwhatchet.com Well-known alum passes away at 85

in the Washington suburbs. Abe Pollin owned A year later, Pollin bought the Washington Capitals when they joined the Washington the NHL in 1974. The Capital Centre re- Wizards mained operational for 20 years, until Pollin’s compa- by Chelsea radler ny, Washington Sports and Hatchet Staff Writer Entertainment, financed the construction of a new arena A successful and well- in the Chinatown area of known alumnus, Washing- Washington. ton Wizards owner Abe Pol- The Verizon Center lin, died Nov. 24. He was opened in 1997 under the 85. name of the MCI Center, Pollin, most famous for and is often credited with owning local sports teams, revitalizing a struggling was an accomplished busi- neighborhood of the na- nessman, generous philan- tion’s capital. thropist and a benefactor In 2007, D.C. Mayor of the District. Wizards’ Adrian M. Fenty renamed spokesman Matt Williams F Street NW between 6th said Pollin struggled with and 7th streets as Abe Pollin the rare brain illness corti- Way in honor of the long- cobasal degeneration, which time philanthropist who has symptoms similar to funded the construction of those found in Parkinson’s the arena in Chinatown. Pol- disease. lin is also credited with sav- Pollin had served on ing the Sixth & I Synagogue, GW’s Board of Trustees, now a vibrant cultural and joining in 1974 and par- religious center in the area, ticipating for 20 years. He from becoming a nightclub. was inducted into the GW “Abe believed in Wash- School of Business Sports ington, D.C. when many Executives Hall of Fame in others didn’t – putting his March. own fortune on the line to “He was a truly great help revitalize the city he man. You will not see many loved. He was committed like him if you live to be to the teams he guided, gen- 120,” said President Emeri- erous to those who needed tus Stephen Joel Trachten- it most, and as loyal to the berg, who worked with Pol- people of D.C. as they were lin when he served on the to him,” President Barack Board of Trustees. Obama said in a White “He helped everyone he House news release. knew: family, friends and Pollin often donated strangers. He made D.C. a to philanthropic organiza- better place than he found tions including the Salva- it. A lot better,” Trachten- tion Army and the “I Have berg said. a Dream” Foundation. He University President Ste- later donated $3 million to ven Knapp said in a state- the Society for Progressive ment: “We at GW are proud Supranuclear Palsy. of his accomplishments, and “My philosophy is that he will be greatly missed.” those of us who are on the After Pollin graduated giving end rather than from GW in 1945 he worked the receiving end are very for his family’s construction lucky,” Pollin said, accord- business for several years. ing to the NBA Web site. In 1964, he bought the Bal- After 45 years, Pollin timore Bullets which, to dis- and his wife Irene are the courage violence, he later longest standing owners of renamed the Washington any team in the NBA. Wizards. When the new sta- A public memorial will dium he had financed was be held for Pollin at the Ve- completed in 1973, Pollin rizon Center Dec. 8, accord- moved the team from Balti- ing to a statement made by more to the Capital Centre Wizards officials. u The GW Hatchet NEWS December 3, 2009 w Page B3

dent and University employee, ner of the Pita Pit dance con- being President Clinton in the members of the team. Brooks said he has seen many test during a timeout. 1995 – began earlier in the “I think he appreciated ITF aspects of the GW experience Obama “The first family wasn’t week when an advance secu- getting that,” Knapp said. from p. A1 and hopes to use those experi- from p. A1 really in my considerations rity team came to the Smith At the conclusion of the ences to add to the business when I started dancing but by Center to do preliminary se- game, coaches and players steering committee has met processes committee. in-game entertainment dur- the end of it I kind of realized curity checks. Early Saturday from both teams lined up twice. “GW is a large institution ing breaks in the action, ap- the first family was there and morning, the day of the game, to greet the president, first The six students – three un- with many moving parts. In plauding after performances then I think I gave the first the U.S. Secret Service began lady and first lady’s mother, dergraduates and three gradu- some respects, it’s a small city by the GW cheer team and family a glance,” Boyer said. sweeping the building and in- all of whom leaned over a ates – were split between the complete with an educational First Ladies dance team. Pres- “It’s kind of a blur, things stalling the necessary security guard rail to shake hands. three committees, with one un- system, a housing system, rec- ident Obama became most happening so fast, people measures, including metal After GW head coach Karl dergraduate and one graduate reational activities, health ser- enthused during the halftime grabbing on you and cheering detectors at entrances and a Hobbs thanked Obama and serving on each. vices and emergency services,” show, rooting on senior Nate and whatnot.” makeshift tunnel covering his family for attending the Lenn said it was always Brooks said. “Many of the pro- Andorsky as he narrowly Michelle Obama ap- the entrance used by the first game over the public address Knapp’s intention to add stu- grams and processes at GW are missed the second of two peared to closely follow the family that extended into the system - the first public ac- dents to the task force and said extremely effective, however halfcourt shots in the Jet Blue performances by GW’s spirit center of F Street. knowledgement of their at- the group sought nominations there are always opportunities Shootout and pumping his program, particularly and All the while, GW ad- tendance - the family exited for undergraduate students for improvement.“ fist as an eight-year-old boy perhaps most appropriately ministrators said they were through the same gate they from Student Association Presi- The Web site, innovation. made a layup to win the Dress the First Ladies dance team. not truly certain whether the entered, again greeting and dent Julie Bindelglass soon after gwu.edu, lays out the task forc- Like a Colonial contest. In the post-game press confer- president would attend until shaking hands with those its launch. Sophomores Bren- es’ goals, mission statement, “I had a couple butter- ence, a reporter asked coach he actually showed up. they passed. dan Curran and Soham Gupte members, and next steps. It also flies,” Andorsky said of his Robinson if the First Ladies’ Once the Obamas arrived “I think it helps us in so and senior Will Rone have all provides a forum for students, halftime performance. “Be- name was disrespectful to his at the game, they were greet- many ways, even outside of agreed to participate. The grad- faculty and staff to submit ideas fore the second shot I gave a sister. ed in the tunnel by University basketball,” Hobbs said of the uate students – Chris Brooks, to the different committees. In little thumbs up and Barack “Do they really call them President Steven Knapp and president’s visit. “Not many Alyscia Eisen and Gina Fer- the week and a half the site has and his wife actually gave me that? That’s cute,” Robinson his family and posed with universities have that oppor- nandes – are all current second- been running, only two ideas a thumbs up back.” said with a smile. “See, when them for photographs. tunity.” year students and Presidential have been submitted, Lenn Senior Kyle Boyer, who you’re from the south side of Knapp said he “recon- Many in attendance felt Administrative Fellows. said. drove back to D.C. from Penn- Chicago, it’s hard to be disre- nected” with the president the same way. Curran, who is on the busi- He added that more ideas sylvania for the game, was spected by things like that.” and first lady after having “It’s definitely an ‘only at ness processes committee, said had been shared with the also on the receiving end of Preparations for a presi- met them during previous GW’ moment,” Boyer said. “I he feels he is a bridge for stu- task force before the site was the Obamas’ enthusiasm, re- dential visit – only the sec- trips to campus. Knapp pre- mean Secret Service brought dents to the task force, a role launched, but he did not know ceiving an approving thumbs ond time a sitting president sented Obama with a Colo- the president in to basically he views as vital, as students’ the exact number. up from the nearby first lady has attended a game at the nials practice jersey, shorts sit next to the student section. opinions are “essential at the Lenn described the current after he was declared the win- Smith Center, with the first and a basketball signed by all That’s pretty cool.” u University.” step as an “information and idea “The students are the gathering” phase and the next bottom line,” Curran said. step will be to analyze the ideas “Anything that comes out submitted. In late February or of the committees will affect early March, the task force hopes students. Students are nec- to host town halls and open fo- essary in the early stages of rums with faculty and staff so these projects because, when they have an opportunity to re- it comes down to it, it is their view the ideas from the different University. “ committees, Lenn said. Having talked to students “The idea is to make sure since joining the task force, Cur- funds are put to the best pos- ran said he has heard students sible use. That should do three say they want to see changes things: help us reduce unnec- with J Street, advising and reg- essary costs, help us avoid un- istration, what he called the necessary costs in the future, “common problems and com- and help us make sure we are plaints” of students. spending the money we do As a former undergradu- spend as wisely as possible,” ate and a current graduate stu- Knapp said in October. u

well,” Davidow said. “Ap- PAF proximately half of our cur- from p. A1 rent PAFs immersed them- selves in activities outside through the application pro- of major organizations prior cess,” said Peter Konwerski, to applying for PAF.” the program’s adviser. Diaz said being part of Konwerski, also an asso- Colonial Cabinet, a hous- ciate vice president for Stu- ing programs staffer, or in dent and Academic Support the Student Association is Services, said the growth not a determining factor in and quality of the graduate the selection process, even programs at GW has also in- though many former cabi- fluenced the increase. net and SA members have “The GW graduate com- been selected for the pro- munity is one that has grown gram. Diaz conducted an in stature and prestige over informal poll during one of the past years and the num- the PAF meetings and found ber of students seeking to that only about half of the obtain a GW degree is even members were “fourth-floor more pronounced than it students,” a nickname giv- has been at any other time en to students who already in our history,” Konwerski work on the fourth floor of said. the Marvin Center where Current PAF and recruit- the SA and other organiza- ment leader Chris Diaz said tions have their offices. his team tried to meet with “There isn’t one or two many interested students things that you need to be before the application was a PAF, it’s how you present due on Nov. 20. yourself,” he said. “We really made it our Current applicant Pat- goal to have as much face- rick Hanley said he feels to-face contact as possible that the rigorous process is with our applicants so that necessary for selecting the they could get the right in- best applicants. formation about the entire “Of course I am anxious application process, ” Diaz about how my application said. will be received, but I am con- The application process fident that the PAF selection is lengthy, with two rounds committee will select PAFs of interviews, timed essay that jive with the administra- writing and various brain- tion as well as amongst one storming exercises. The first another,” Hanley said. round of interviews occurs Another applicant, Su- before finals and the second zanne Haggerty, said she is round is in the spring. nervous for the process but “The eight or so mem- took many steps to ensure bers of the selection com- she submitted a competitive mittee will ask you question application. after question and before “I spent a decent amount you realize it 45 minutes are of time going over my up and you probably won’t placements and essay. I am remember what you said, extremely nervous for the but you hope that it, at least, process because there are made sense,” he said. a ton of well-deserving ap- During the selection plicants. I spent the last few process, the committee weeks preparing by going looks for candidates that are over interview questions, committed to GW and the talking with PAF members fellowship program. and having the career center “With the PAF position review my resume,” Hag- being such a tremendous gerty said. leadership, service and am- Haggetry is a member bassadorial opportunity to of the women’s rugby team both the student and the and Hanley served in the university, the selection Greek-letter community committee really wants to and Residence Hall Asso- get to know each applicant ciation. u Page B4 w December 3, 2009 News The GW Hatchet Spring abroad numbers rise

and the Pacific Islands. Twenty- Europe is the most three students will study abroad Spring Study in Africa, and Hallworth said Abroad Numbers popular location he estimates an additional 40 students will enroll in study abroad programs by the end of Africa 23 for spring study the semester. Hallworth said 46 percent of Australia 29 by Harald Olsen and undergraduates study abroad. Asia 34 Gabrielle bluestone Only 17 U.S. schools send more Latin America 41 Hatchet Reporters students abroad, according to a report released this year by the Middle East 42 More students will travel Institute for International Edu- Europe 284 abroad this spring than last, the cation. director of the Office of Study The proportion of GW stu- Abroad said. dents studying in each region Total 453 A total of 453 students will of the world is roughly similar go abroad during the spring to the national numbers in the term, which is a “slight in- report, though slightly more a jump in another foreign coun- crease” from the number of stu- GW students (62 percent) study try – the number of applicants dents who studied abroad for abroad in Europe than the na- to study in Denmark more than one semester last spring, Robert tionwide level of 56 percent. tripled from the five to seven Hallworth, director of Study Elliott School junior Julie who typically study there dur- Abroad. said. Tiedrich said her decision to ing the spring semester. Hallworth said the increase study abroad in China was in- “I’m not sure what to attri- in students traveling abroad fluenced by the opportunity to bute this to, but it was the one this year may be due to the acclimate herself to the culture. number that jumped out at me low number of students going “My parents have always when I reviewed projections for abroad last year because of the taught my siblings and I that the spring,” Hallworth said. election and inauguration. one of the most important Hallworth also said he ex- Europe is the most popu- things to do in life is experience pects the numbers of students lar spring 2010 destination, other cultures and traditions,” going abroad to increase mod- Hallworth said. As of Nov. 20, Tiedrich said. estly as more short-term pro- 284 students had committed to According to the IIE report, grams are added and noted that study in Europe, 42 in the Mid- more students than ever are students’ interest in the Middle dle East, 41 in Latin America, traveling to places like China. East and Latin America has 34 in Asia, and 29 in Australia But Hallworth said he also saw grown this year. u

other university. mined. “My first year, I was obli- Even if GW is able to of- STRONG gated by my family to live in fer suitable all-female housing, from p. A1 Strong,” Baker said. “If this had residents fear for the loss of the for the Thanksgiving holiday. happened a year ago, I probably unique atmosphere and com- The residence hall, located at 21st would have not come to GW at munity of Strong. and G streets, was built in 1934 all. It’s a big deal to send a girl “In terms of comfort, Strong after Trustee Hattie M. Strong halfway around the world by is a safe haven,” Baker said. “I’m donated $200,000 specifically for herself, when college might not sad to see that this is happen- a women's residence hall. even be an option.” ing.” Kabir said she and other Sophomore Zahra Khan South Korean student Mi- Strong residents are resentful was born in the U.S. but grew Jung Kim, a sophomore, said that the University decided to up mainly in Saudi Arabia and she requested to live in Strong allow sororities to occupy the said she and other students who after feeling uneasy living in a space. About 20 percent of stu- come from religiously conserva- co-ed dorm on the Mount Ver- dents are involved in Greek- tive backgrounds often find liv- non campus. letter life. ing in same-sex residence halls “The [South Korean] culture “I know a lot of girls are al- to be an easier transition to col- makes you feel uncomfortable ready talking about how GW is lege life. living with guys in the same giving more favor to sororities Women "want to be in an en- building,” Kim said. “Living on instead of catering to the general vironment that is not as foreign," Mount Vernon was very uncom- community,” she said. “It’s not Khan said. "It is a reminder of fortable for me.” even a cultural thing. This op- home." Kim said she would consider tion of having an all-girls dorm is Khan agreed with Baker, her living off campus to maintain her a great situation for people who roommate, saying her family lifestyle and level of comfort. want to live with just girls.” ruled out colleges that did not “It’s not good. What are Another Strong resident, offer all-female housing. they going to do for those peo- Bangladesh native Yasmin Bak- University spokeswoman ple who don’t want to live with er, said the fact that GW had Michelle Sherrard said the Uni- guys in the same building?” she an all-female residence hall was versity will provide an all-female said. “It’s different for boys to be a major factor in her choice to option next year for students in a dorm building. I may have come to the University. Without who prefer same-sex living, but to find an apartment.” the housing option, Baker said the capacity and location of such – Michelle Rattinger contributed to she may have wound up at an- a hall has not yet been deter- this report. The GW Hatchet Classifieds December 3, 2009 w Page B5 GWMa r k e t p l a c e www.gwmarketplace.com (202) 994-7079 | [email protected]

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