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Thursday The GW February 7, 2013 Www.Gwhatchet.com Vol. 109 • Iss. 39 Hatchet Performers GWorlds seek more to replace practice room keys by brianna gurciullo venues Assistant News Editor Students will soon use by ALLISON kowalski GWorlds to unlock their residence Hatchet Reporter hall rooms, with several buildings ditching keys as early as this sum- Dozens of student performers mer to curtail theft. are pressing GW for more low-cost, The electronic locks will be late-night practice areas, saying they added over the next three years but are sometimes forced to rehearse the University will request funds outside or in parking garages and in next year’s budget for installa- common rooms. tions in buildings including Ivory The groups say they should be Tower this summer. Next year’s allowed to practice after business budget, which lays out funds for hours in areas like the Marvin Center all campus renovations, goes be- ballrooms, suited for dance, and that fore the Board of Trustees in May. space in Old Main and townhouses “We believe that these locks such as Building XX and Building J provide a convenience to building should open up. jordan emont | Photo editor residents, assist in keeping doors GW Ballroom is leading the lob- GW Bhangra performs Wednesday in as part of the dance competition Represent: Diversity. The locked when rooms are uninhab- bying effort, trying to link up the cam- organization struggles to find practice areas, and leaders said they once booked space in the Marvin Center, but ited, and assist the University in pus’ 80 performance groups, after the were later asked it give it up so the University could prepare for an event the following Monday. managing its key inventory,” Uni- organization nearly lost its practice versity spokeswoman Michelle spot this year. Nicole Martin, logistics earlier in the year, we could have tried are not available. He said his group ited in their options. Hard wood Sherrard wrote in an email. coordinator for the group, said the to work something out, but by now has to schedule audition space in the floor ballrooms are often booked a Students would tap their University asked for $6,000 a semes- it’s too late,” Martin said. Marvin Center’s Grand Ballroom 11 year in advance. GWorld cards onto their door han- ter for GW Ballroom's usual room in The group ultimately bargained months in advance. About 7,000 student group events dles to get into their rooms, which Lerner Health and Wellness Center, out of paying for this semester, but To avoid scheduling issues, Kim have taken place in GW’s non-aca- would lock automatically. which it previously used for free. GW Martin said she is concerned about has also moved his group to the demic spaces, mainly in the Marvin University Police Chief Kevin Ballroom received $8,000 in funding future reservations. Mount Vernon Campus, where he Center, since school started in August, Hay's announcement of the plans from the Student Association’s Fi- Christopher Kim, president of said they have an easier time reserv- Assistant Vice President for Events for electronic locks comes after a nance Committee this year and also Capital Funk, said finding space has ing the Lloyd Gym or Hand Chapel. and Venues Michael Peller said. Last string of burglaries over the past uses the funds to travel to other states always been hard, and this year he While GW’s more than 400 year, the Marvin Center hosted 6,600 two weeks in Ivory Tower, Fulbright for performances. has resorted to taking his group to groups across campus face a space student events. and JBKO. At least 10 electronics “We just don’t have that in our locations like parking garages and crunch when trying to book rooms, budget, maybe if we had been told Kogan Plaza when other locations performing groups are more lim- See PRACTICE: Page 7 See LOCKS: Page 7 In dim job market, law school pays more graduates to work by liza dee and cory weinberg an hour to work 35 hours a week in law school-funded jobs, accord- Shepherd said. As students stare if it’s the best incentive, and then Hatchet Staff Writers to gain experience. ing to data compiled by the legal down the “all-consuming pres- you drain more resources.” The slight jump from 95 to 109 education policy organization sure to get a job and face a mas- Gregory Maggs, the law More graduates have trickled graduates in the program emphasiz- Law School Transparency. sive loan,” they are also weighing school’s interim dean, said Mon- into the GW Law School’s paid, es the bleak job outlook for lawyers Only about 63 percent of the benefits and detractors of the day that the program was an ex- short-term internship program as the school welcomed its smallest Georgetown law graduates found pathways program, he added. ample of career services efforts, since it began in August, under- first-year class in a decade. jobs last year, while 89 percent of “It’s another level of having and that it helped students gain scoring the slumping legal job Ranked at No. 20 nationally, New York University law gradu- an umbilical cord with the school. skills in a poor job market instead market and costing the school up the law school reported that 81 ates did, with each school also From what I understand, if they’re of sitting on the sidelines as un- to $3 million. percent of Class of 2011 graduates funding some graduates’ jobs. not employing you, you’re not re- employed. More than one-fifth of Class found full-time positions nine But as the program has bal- ally doing substantive legal work “I’ve think it’s been very of 2012 graduates are part of the months after graduation. That looned, law students may be re- a lot of time,” he said. “Having a beneficial,” he said. “Students Pathways to Practice program – percentage was partly propped lying on it as a lifeline too much, job with the school may encour- an initiative that pays alumni $15 up by the 15 percent of graduates second-year law student Nick age you to sit back. I don’t know See LAW: Page 5 Teen busted men's basketball | GW 79, duquesne 57 for intent to Colonials pick up bounce-back win over Dukes

by Nick ong distribute Contributing Editor

GW got exactly what it needed out of Wednesday’s game against in Gelman Duquesne: a bounce-back win. And unlike many of the team’s by aaron goodtree games this season, there was no Hatchet Reporter last second possession or chance at a buzzer beater that would decide Metropolitan Police officers the game. This one was decided arrested a 16-year-old last week from the very start, as GW coast- for unlawful entry into Gelman Li- ed to hand the Dukes their tenth brary and possession of and intent straight loss, 79-57. It was a domi- to sell marijuana. nant victory that sets up arguably Officers seized one bag of mari- the team’s biggest home game in juana, more than $200 in cash and 92 over a decade when Butler heads zip bags from the suspect Jan. 30. to the Smith Center Saturday. He was also arrested for pos- Finding the offensive rhythm session of and intent to sell drug they have been searching for all paraphernalia. season, the Colonials got out to a The suspect, whose name was hot start in the first half. Guards not included in the MPD crime were open along the perimeter to report, had been previously been knock down threes, lanes were forbidden from GW grounds, Uni- open for the drive or drop off, versity Police Department Captain and the floor was spread out to Mark Balazik said. The crime report run and get in transition. also did not specify the amount of “We got off to a real good start marijuana in his possession. offensively,” head coach Mike A member of the library staff Lonergan said. “We shot 54 per- reported a “suspicious individual” cent in the first half, but for the in Gelman that afternoon. UPD first five minutes we probably officers stationed at the exit ap- shot 80 percent.” nick ong | hatchet staff PHOTOGRAPHER prehended the suspect and deter- It wasn’t quite 80 percent, but Senior forward Isaiah Armwood looks to bank in a basket during GW's game against Duquesne Wednesday night. Armwood mined he was previously barred the Colonials did go 5-for-11 from recorded his sixth double-double of the season against the Dukes, and was instrumental in the Colonials' victory. from campus. Balazik said the sus- behind the arc in the first half, led pect entered the building through by 3-of-4 shooting from senior The strong bench play from the Dukes' 28-8 in the first half, and “We played a lot of guys and got the library’s exit lane. guard Lasan Kromah. For the game, Kromah helped spark the team’s of- went on to extend that margin to a lot of production.” Staff members manning the GW shot 50.8 percent from the field, fense and seemed to be contagious 40-18 by game's end. Perhaps GW’s strongest desk Wednesday making use of the offensive flow to the other Colonials waiting on “I think we tired them out declined to comment. u created by the team’s 20 assists. the sideline. GW’s bench outscored with our bench,” Lonergan said. See BASKETBALL: Page 8 Sarah Ferris | Senior News Editor | [email protected] Brianna Gurciullo | Assistant News Editor | [email protected] February 7, 2013 Cory Weinberg | Campus News Editor | [email protected] Jeremy Diamond | Contributing News Editor | [email protected] Chloe Sorvino | Assistant News Editor | [email protected] H News Snapshot IN Brief Two students report job scam on GWork

At least two students have been scammed by a GWork job posting that of- fered students large rewards in exchange for access to their bank accounts. The pair of students reported “sus- picious communication” from the em- ployer, Adele Harpole Horsemanship, after replying to its posting about “barn help” on GWork. The posting was taken down four days after it was posted last month. Career Center communications di- rector Jeff Dagley said the employer promised applicants large payments “in exchange for allowing the use of the ap- plicant’s bank account” to deposit checks or transfer money. He called it “more so- phisticated” than some scams that have tricked students in the past by charging application fees. “After a student later contacted us for guidance claiming that the informa- tion requested by the employer did not match that which was listed in the post- ed description, our staff immediately responded to the student that we would investigate the situation and then imme- diately suspended the posting, remov- ing it from view,” Dagley said. desiree halpern | hatchet PHOTOgrapher The posting was originally approved The Pitches, GW’s all-female a capella group, performed Monday at the city’s convention center for the Washington Auto Show’s student day. The by Career Center staff, Dagley said. He Pitches competed against a capella groups from American and Catholic universities. said when employers ask to post on

GWork, staff briefly review the posting

and look for “red flags” like wages that appear inappropriately high for the level of work. '' The Career Center uncovers about QUOTABLE five scams a year out of the 15,000 posi- tions posted on GWork, Dadley said. The freshman 15 joke is always out there, but for me it’s not as much of a joke. When you really look at how The Career Center also offers stu- dents several tips for how to spot a someone starts college and how they end college, it can negatively impact them for the rest of their lives. fraudulent posting, including improper –Tim Miller, executive director of the Center for Student Engagement, on launching healthy eating initiatives for freshmen. use of English. '' “Scams such as this one are not re- stricted to University job postings. They appear in all types of online posting sys- tems,” Dagley said. “The way to miti- gate the situation is to have in place a stringent review process and a strong february effort to educate the users of the online system.” Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday –Chloé Sorvino 7 8 9 10 Concert Interactive Workshop Undie Run Car Show Follow us on Twitter Enjoy live music from singer- Join South African teenagers from the Strip down to your drawers and hit Come out for the last day of the songwriter Mat Kearney, including Bokamoso Youth Foundation for a night the streets of D.C. for Cupid’s Undie Washington Auto Show to admire the @gwhatchet songs from his latest album ‘Young of drama, poetry, song and dance Run to raise money for the Children’s latest innovations in the car industries Love,’ which intertwines hip-hop and marking the 10th anniversary of the Tumor Foundation. and the concept cars of the future. @hatchetsports folk influences. South Africa Project. Firehook Bakery, 215 Walter E. Washington Convention Lisner Auditorium • 8 p.m. Dorothy Betts Marvin Theatre • 4 p.m. Pennsylvania Ave. • 2 p.m. Center • 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The GW Hatchet News February 7, 2013 w Page 3 Push for healthy habits is personal for student life chief by Chloé Sorvino initial 30-minute nutrition Assistant News Editor consultation costs $10, with each subsequent session for When Tim Miller’s $30. Students can pay for mother died at age 65, after multiple sessions at once a life of poor eating habits, for a discounted price. he decided to trade in steak University President for salad. ’s wife, Di- He became a vegan in ane, held a series of eight May and slimmed down non-credit cooking classes 30 pounds in three months. at the in 2010 And the 39-year-old said he to teach students about wishes he started 10 years healthy eating. She holds a ago. master’s degree in nutrition This fall, Miller will from Cornell University and help launch cooking classes also steers the University’s and weight loss seminars Urban Food Task Force. to help students make the Exercise science pro- same switch to a healthy fessor Jean Gutierrez, who lifestyle. has been part of Mitchell The Center for Student Hall's faculty-in-residence Engagement will sponsor program for the past three a campus dietician to visit years, holds healthy cook- first-year residence halls ing classes for residents in during the first few weeks her apartment up to three of school next fall, expand- times a month. Her hus- ing J Street’s nutrition pro- band, who teaches lifestyle, grams. sport and physical activity “The freshman 15 joke is classes, has also held free always out there, but for me boxing sessions. it’s not as much of a joke,” “It can be easier if you Miller said. “When you re- have those cooking skills. ally look at how someone It’s a combination of cost starts college and how they and priority. It’s expensive end college, that can nega- to eat well around here, and tively impact them for the becky crowder | senior staff PHOTOGRAPHER even if it's possible to eat rest of their lives.” Associate dean Tim Miller, who became a vegan last May and lost 30 pounds shortly thereafter, prepares a meal with Mitchell's faculty-in- well, the amount you have Miller will also help residence Jean Gutierrez. Gutierrez, an exercise science professor, has held cooking classes focused on healthy food for the last three years. to prioritize what your create weekly and monthly money and your time is a programs targeting fresh- entire year if you wanted. professors to develop an is spearheading the grant incoming students will ex- challenge,” Gutierrez said. men, teaching them how to There’s no forcing you into online education program project and said universities perience it during Colonial Gutierrez said she eat healthily while saving other options that would be for weight loss and main- don’t spend enough time Inauguration. gained 30 pounds during money and using just the better for you,” he said. He taining a healthy diet and “teaching students positive “If you looked for this college because she stopped microwave in their resi- added that many freshmen lifestyle, similar to online health behaviors.” She said information on campus it running with her high dence hall room. He called are used to playing varsity alcohol education required the project will survey 200 would be really hard to school team. She said it is freshman year “the biggest sports in high school and do of all GW students their GW students and 200 high find it targeted for college important to help students challenge,” because stu- not know how to eat fewer freshman year. The group school students in about students,” Napolitano said. “get on the right track.” dents are adjusting from proportions now that they received a grant of about two months, with a demo “Ours will have a menu of “People tend to not home-cooked meals to do not have scheduled exer- $30,000 from GW in Janu- version set for testing with- options.” maintain good lifestyles nearly unlimited options in cise each day. ary. in a year. The Lerner Health and throughout their entire D.C. The CSE will also team Melissa Napolitano, as- She said she expects the Wellness Center already of- lives,” Gutierrez added. “You could eat chicken up with School of Public sociate professor of preven- full program to be done by fers nutrition and exercise “We need to enable students wings every dinner for the Health and Health Sciences tion and community health, next summer, and hopes all classes each semester. An to make better choices.” u CRIME LOG Burglary/Receiving Student lobbying Stolen Property/ Unlawful Entry 01/28/13 – 2 p.m. intensifies for BOT Ivory Tower Case closed by chris hebdon The University Police Department in the GWeb system, and a stopped a man who had reportedly Hatchet Staff Writer how-to guide for conducting been entering rooms. Officers research in college. found recently stolen electronics in Student Association ex- Narla is one of three stu- a suitcase, which was also stolen. ecutives have spent weeks dents reporting to committees, A search of the suspect’s person rallying student support including SA Vice President of yielded a deactivated GWorld. for campus space, which Academic Affairs Jordan Hill –Subject arrested they will bring to the Uni- and Vice President of Public versity’s highest governing Affairs Julia Susuni. Hill said board this week. he is content with the level of Unlawful Entry/Drug SA President Ashwin student representation on the Narla, along with two other University’s highest govern- Law Violation 01/30/13 – 3:55 p.m. students, will pitch ideas to ing body. Gelman Library expand student space while “There are many commit- Case closed attending committee meet- tees that hear from the Stu- A staff member reported a ings with Board of Trustees dent Association, and they are suspicious individual in Gelman members over the next few all extremely receptive,” Hill Library. UPD stopped and identified jordan emont | PHOTO editor days. Narla will also have a said. “Their focus is on mak- the subject and found that he was Assistant professor Raluca Teodorescu will use a $10,000 grant to examine the effectiveness of few minutes to speak before ing GW better as a whole.” previously barred from campus. online learning as the University prepares to roll out a set of massive open online courses. the full board Friday, and said Narla agreed, and added He was arrested, and found to be he will share a petition that that the February meeting is in possession of several bags of has been backed by thousands when the president proposes marijuana. He was turned over to of students in the last month. an idea and the May meeting the Metropolitan Police Department Professor studies effectiveness Opening up space on is when “things get done.” and charged with possession with campus for studying and “I think it would be in- intent to distribute. The subject had lounging has topped the teresting if we could get initially entered the library through SA’s agenda for the past two some more students on some the exit lane in the front entrance. of massive open online courses years. Narla and Executive of the committees, but I am –Subject arrested Vice President Abby Bergren really happy with what we are continuing the fight after have now,” Narla said. He by asha omelian administrators did not agree added that members are Drug Law Violation/ Hatchet Reporter "The more people get involved into to keeping academic halls typically open to commu- Tampering with open 24 hours a day and nicating with him about his The University award- researching the online education, eliminating room reservation ideas, and said he had an al- Evidence/Liquor Law ed a physics professor fees for groups. most two-hour long meeting Violation $10,000 Monday to inves- the better we'll understand it and More recently, the execu- with Vice Chairman Nelson 01/30/13 – 6:45 p.m. tigate how well students tives have called on adminis- Carbonell over the summer. Mitchell Hall learn in free online cours- consequently, learn how to do it better." trators to create a plan to add “I think three students on Case closed es that are open to anyone additional floors to the - Mar these committees is great. UPD responded to a complaint of a with an internet connec- Raluca Teodorescu vin Center and carve out stu- If you talk to a lot of other suspicious odor. An administrative tion. Assistant Professor dent areas in the lower floors student governments, they search yielded drug paraphernalia The funds given to Department of Physics of GW’s soon-to-be-built resi- don’t even have students on and alcohol. The student said she teaching assistant phys- dence hall, the “superdorm.” these committees.” threw her joint out the window. ics professor Raluca Teo- Narla said he wants to At Pennsylvania State, a –Referred for disciplinary action dorescu mark GW's first Ehrmann said Teodores- search was taking off. “make sure [student space is] student is the Vice Chair of investment to examine cu’s research would help “We don’t have to get on their radar,” acknowledg- the Academic Affairs and Stu- the effectiveness of mas- GW learn more about the very far off the ground be- ing that campus development dent Life Committee. Peter Burglary sive open online courses, free courses. fore we learn more about – and particularly construc- Khoury is the only student 01/31/13 – 2:37 to 2:54 p.m. or MOOCs, which have “We supported Ralu- what students learn in tion in existing buildings – is with voting privileges on the Fulbright and JBKO halls splashed across higher ca’s work in part because MOOCs and what they do a slow process. board. He said he believes A student reported a laptop missing education this year, offer- she’s studying what learn- to learn it than people have Last spring, former SA that an active student voice is from his room in Fulbright. Officers ing ways for universities ers do in a MOOC and that learned about these things leader John Richardson also both a valuable and necessary later determined that an unknown to brand themselves and should help us learn some- in the last 50 years of on- brought his lobbying effort to input in the board decision female followed a student into the show off innovative learn- thing about whether those campus courses in higher the board, urging members to making process. building and entered the unlocked ing tools. activities are indeed likely education,” Pritchard said. tackle cost of attendance. He “Students drive the pro- room. Officers said the same female The University started to be ‘high impact,’ ” Eh- He added that the next big asked for comprehensive de- cess from the ground up, and also broke into JBKO. working last month to- rmann wrote in an email. step for MOOCs would be scriptions of all charges stu- their representation on large –Open case ward launching a set of Teodorescu will work to prove that they are not dents could face at GW, and bodies, either by virtue of po- pilot MOOCs later this with the Massachusetts only attracting millions was directed by board mem- sition on campus, by popular 02/01/13 – 2:15 p.m. year, but some deans and Institute of Technology’s of people but also provid- bers to work with administra- election or by appointment is Ivory Tower program directors have education research group ing solid learning assess- tors on the issue. integral to ensuring that the The same suspect as the previous doubted their academic to develop a MOOC on ments. Students do not have votes student voice is represented case used the same method to gain credibility. With universi- introductory physics to Provost Steven Lerman at board committee meet- in important conversations entry into Ivory. A female student ties like Stanford, North- be housed at MIT. The tapped former GW Law ings or general body meet- and decisions,” Khoury said. found the girl in her room and the western and University research team will track School dean Paul Schiff ings. Committee meetings are Diana Henriques, a se- suspect left. The student reported of Illinois spending an how students use online Berman in November to held the day before full-board nior financial writer for the the incident the next day. estimated $50,000 for each forums, read online text- steer a University-wide meetings, for which agendas New York Times who joined –Open case free course, Teodorescu's books and perform on as- online strategy, including are typically set weeks in ad- the board in 2011, said her work will try to show if sessments. a launch of free courses. vance. committee makes an effort to Assaulting a Police that hefty cost is worth the Teodorescu spent last He said the MOOCs Some of GW’s peer insti- reach out to students. Officer/Disorderly investment. summer at MIT as a vis- would likely not be full tutions, including American, “The student affairs com- “The more people get iting research scientist classes, but instead be North Carolina and Pennsyl- mittee makes a special effort Conduct/Threats involved into researching working to develop a more like “a great PBS vania State universities and to reach out to students on an 02/03/13 – 3:20 a.m. the online education, the MOOC with physics pro- educational service” that University of Massachusetts informal setting,” Henriques, Potomac House better we’ll understand it fessor David Pritchard. can be set up with limited have student board mem- an alumna, said. “There are Case closed and consequently, learn Part of their research has costs. bers, while New York, Bos- many ways for the student’s UPD responded to reports of an how to do it better,” she “We can provide a great ton and Georgetown univer- voice to be heard.” intoxicated student. During his been based on tracking said. how students behaved in educational experience for sities do not. The Hatchet also reached assessment, the student assaulted The grant is part of those who choose to use The board will also out to Development and an EMeRG staff member and police one of MIT’s first free dig- the Office of the Provost's ital courses on electronics it, but we have no inten- greenlight a student fee in- Alumni Relation Commit- officers. He was restrained and program launched this tion of creating a revenue- crease approved by students tee chair Steven Ross, and taken to the hospital. The officers and circuits. year to give cash to pro- Pritchard, who leads generating model out of it. in November. Committees, Carbonell, who chairs the Fi- and EMeRG staff sustained minor fessors who pitch innova- We have no intentions of which involve more infor- nance and Audit Committee. injuries. an education research tive proposals to improve group at MIT, said study- trying to worry about how mal discussions, will also Neither returned a request for –Referred for disciplinary action undergraduate education ing open digital courses to get credit. It’s not about review SA initiatives, such comment. Chair of the Student at GW. was the perfect laboratory that,” he said. as emails from the registrar’s Affairs Committee Alan From –Compiled by Aaron Goodtree Vice Provost for Teach- to explore how students –Cory Weinberg office when students’ semes- deferred to the University’s ing and Learning Stephen learn, and said that re- contributed to this report ter grades have been tallied public relations office. u Patrick Rochelle Justin Peligri Opinions Editor Contributing Editor [email protected] [email protected] H WHAT THE UNIVERSITY WON't TALK ABOUT THIS WEEK The cost of new electronic door locks for residence halls (p.1) OpinionsFebruary 7, 2013 w Page 4 Staff Editorial J Street: a for-profit institution Why the Security should be in by Jesse Gurney residence halls 24/7 board should

Students should be able go to sleep each night assured that their vote 'yes' residence halls are secure. But in the past two weeks, there have been a number of burglaries hen people graduate from where at least 10 electronics were GW, they will almost stolen in three residence halls. And certainly leave having although each building requires learned a few universal students to tap their GWorlds to lessons, like the fact that crossing 23rd enter, not every residence hall has WStreet always takes forever, there’s no the same level of University Police Thursday night that can’t be cured by Department surveillance daily. In a GW Deli sandwich the next morn- fact, some do not even have guards ing and campus’ most prolific tweeter or officers to monitor the doors at is Associate Provost and Dean of Stu- night, let alone during the day. dents Peter Konwerski. It is impossible to anticipate or prevent every crime, but it is likely Annu that some of these burglaries could have been prevented if employees Subramanian manned the front desks of these buildings. Security surely serves as Senior Columnist a deterrence for criminals. Thurston Hall consistently has But if the Board of Trustees votes desk attendants who monitor the lob- to approve the academic strategic by and entry. But others, like Munson plan Friday, students will leave Hall and The West End, which are on with a few other universal bits of the same street as the wisdom, too. Metro and just as vulnerable to un- The two-year degree saves law students The plan, which proposes a one- wanted visitors, rarely have any em- college model for GW, would change ployees stationed in the lobby. admissions for prospective under- UPD Chief Kevin Hay said stu- money, but doesn't help job prospects graduate students. Freshmen would dents must be vigilant and ensure be admitted directly into GW with- that when they tap into their build- out necessarily being tied to specific ings with a GWorld, there are no indi- or some students, law can provide to their students. schools. As a result, students will viduals following them inside with- school was once consid- Patrick And at a time when thou- have the chance to explore classes in out also tapping their IDs. Crime is ered a safety net. It was sands of graduates are struggling a range of schools, complete general a community problem, and students something to do after grad- Rochelle to find jobs, this proposal would curriculum requirements and get a play a critical role in ensuring their uation if you didn’t know what to Opinions Editor likely draw more students into more interdisciplinary taste of aca- personal property is safe. Students doF with the rest of your life. an already crowded legal mar- demic life at GW. should always lock their doors dur- But it’s no longer such a sol- ket. It wouldn’t guarantee that Most of all, every student will ing the day and night to prevent theft id bet. graduated $125,000 in debt in upon graduation this new wave walk at Commencement able to boast or burglaries. The central problem is that 2011, according to a Jan. 30 New of students is able to find work. that he or she learned a few critical But it is not the responsibility of a there are simply too many gradu- York Times report. And as a re- It would only enable students lessons required of every gradu- student to prevent unauthorized in- ates for too few jobs and, as a re- sult, the number of applicants to to start looking for a job sooner ate. With a core set of standards, the dividuals from entering the building. sult, applicant pools are shrink- law schools across the country than they would at a traditional University will be able to guarantee Individuals who lack access to a ing. GW Law School professor has declined by 20 percent from program. not only to students but prospective residence hall can easily wait for a Thomas Morgan told me “law this same time last year. “We already have an over- employers that every graduate will student to open the door so they can firms are cutting back on their A two-year degree would supply [of students]. This might be equipped with some crucial – and slip inside. hires right out of law school. Cor- save students money, but it make it worse. We are now basi- competitive – skills when they leave In September 2011, a man fol- porate clients in particular have wouldn’t be a solution to the high cally graduating two graduates Foggy Bottom. lowed a female student into City resisted paying the rates firms unemployment problems facing for every one legal position," Despite one college being the Hall and attempted to sexually as- want to charge for inexperienced law graduates. While the goal is Brian Tamanaha, a law professor model at many liberal arts universi- sault her. One month later, UPD ar- graduates.” to help alleviate the burdens of at Washington University in St. ties nationwide, and common across rested a man who trailed into The The American Bar Association law school tuition, the downside Louis and the author of the book the Ivy League, this plan has got- West End behind students. He en- released a study in 2011 saying is that in the long run, it could “Failing Law Schools,” told me. ten some pushback from faculty in tered rooms and allegedly punched that nine months after receiving add unforeseen expenses to both "The two-year proposal doesn’t specialized schools on campus. And students. a diploma, only 55 percent of law the institution and its students. change that.” while it has some setbacks, the board Students pay between $7,150 school graduates found full-time Critics of the traditional Law schools have been forced should still give the strategic plan the and $13,400 to live in campus resi- jobs that required passing the bar model argue that the third year to respond accordingly to the green light Friday. dence halls – in many cases, paying exam. of school is not always necessary changes within the profession in Last semester, faculty in the El- more than it would cost to live in Granted at GW, 81 percent since the second- and third-year the past few years. For GW, this liott School of International Affairs an off-campus apartment with a of law students were able to find curricula so often overlap. has meant a number of propos- expressed concern about whether this doorman. They should at least be employment upon graduation And while this might be true, als, such as specially tailoring would be a deterrent for prospective secure. that required they pass the bar the two-year degree is not a solu- the curriculum more to students’ students hoping to get a jumpstart on To make security more of a exam, The Hatchet reported in tion because it leaves institutions interests and creating new pro- their international affairs major. They priority, the University is request- August 2012. to find a way to make up for lost grams like the Inns of Court and argue that this change might force ing money in the budget from the It’s clear the legal profession revenue. With students paying Pathways to Practice, which help more specialized schools – such as the Board of Trustees Friday that would is desperate for some solutions, less tuition, universities might students ease their way into the School of Media and Public Affairs provide funding for electronic locks and one idea that has been gain- have no other choice than to cut legal market. and the GW School of Business – to be that would function with GWorlds, ing traction in New York is to the budget of the school or accept And while these are all noble less selective. similar to hotel key cards. This is a allow students to take the bar more students to their incoming attempts to alleviate the prob- But having a one-college model laudable request. But the Univer- exam after only two years of classes. lems graduates face, it’s unlikely will make these specialized schools sity should also place at least one school. Some students would Slashing budgets to make up that a two-year degree would put more competitive, more selective and employee – be it a security guard or be able to bypass the third year for lost revenue would mean that students to work. more desirable for students once they desk attendant – in each residence of law school altogether, saving this proposal might actually be a —The writer, a senior majoring in get to GW. This could increase the rigor hall lobby to monitor the building themselves time and money. detriment to the quality of educa- English, is The Hatchet’s opinions of courses and students’ effort, making at all times. And the average law student tion and programming schools editor. the schools achieve even more. Having a staff member in some A student interested in a major residence halls only during the will be able to explore other courses night hours is not enough: Burglar- under the one-college model, and if he ies can and do happen at all times or she really wants to be in a special- of the day. But they are less likely Only offer AP credit for placement ized school, that person must work to happen if there is some form of even harder to be selected. Students security in buildings. applying to specialized schools have Some residence halls will natu- ost college-bound In choosing to opt out of a course a high incentive to do well their fresh- rally need heightened security due high school students Dan Grover because of AP credit, students lose man year, as they would be judged to their size or location on campus. load up on as many more than they gain. And by forc- alongside their peers for spots. But no residence hall should be left Advanced Placement Writer ing students to take all their cours- Indeed, there is a chance that a completely unprotected beyond an classes as they can to get college es at GW, the University would prospective student might be deterred initial door tap. Mcredit. And yet, there's been an send the message that there is no from attending GW under this process Temple, Howard and North- ongoing debate about whether to skip basic introductory courses substitute for a GW education. because the risk of not being accepted eastern universities – all schools these courses are equivalent to exclusively within their major or Of course, many students to a desired major is higher. But that’s that maintain a 24-hour security university-level work. minor – but they count that credit would be disappointed to find where the addition of a “pre-major” presence in all of their residence Dartmouth College decided toward graduation. And that they won’t receive credit for work comes in. Students can take courses in halls – see significantly fewer bur- to stop giving students credit should change. they did in high school. But mov- specialized schools with a pre-major, glaries than GW. for AP courses starting with the Let’s be honest: Many AP ing away from this system can even when they’re underclassmen, Students' safety should be a top class of 2018, saying they do classes don’t effectively teach the put GW on the path to offer more which mitigates concerns about stu- priority, especially with GW in the not accurately reflect the diffi- coursework. For most, the goal is challenging degrees and produc- dents being deterred by delayed ma- heart of a city. UPD has been suc- culty and breadth of a university primarily to teach students strate- ing more enlightened students. jor classes. cessful in curtailing burglaries in course. To test the theory, the col- gies on how to get a high score on I’m not saying that AP credit Moreover, no one is telling pro- recent years, down from more than lege gave a concentrated version a standardized test. Increasingly, should be done away with en- spective students they won’t be in a 100 cases in 2009 to 39 in 2011. of their Introductory Psychology high school AP English classes are tirely – and neither is Dartmouth, school they hope to join just because But until that number is reduced exam to students who received a taught not to introduce students which plans on continuing to use they won’t be admitted directly. And to zero, there is still work that must five on the AP exam. Ninety per- to literature and writing styles, credits as a placement method. since a one-college model is common be done. cent failed. but to teach how to write a formu- If someone demonstrates com- practice across universities nation- Dartmouth’s move was con- laic essay in a fixed time limit like petence in a course area, then they wide, it won’t seem strange to pro- troversial. But GW should follow those on the exam. should be given the option to take spective students, anyway. suit to help build an atmosphere But being able to pass a test courses that will challenge them What moving to a one-college [email protected] of competitive academics. doesn’t mean you’ll be able to pass more. I have proven with my AP model does offer is a chance at a lib- Instead of offering credit for a college course. AP classes do not scores that English is my strength, eral arts experience that culminates [email protected] AP courses, the University should demonstrate the wide scope of so it does not make sense for me in attending one of GW’s impressive [email protected] use these classes exclusively to de- what professors can teach in a uni- to take the basic English literature schools. Students can see what inter- termine placement. versity setting. I’m fairly certain series requirement. ests them in an environment that en- The Columbian College of Arts that someone who scored a 5 on the But to suggest that an AP courages falling in love with a field. SUBMIT YOUR OPINION and Sciences no longer allows AP AP microeconomics exam would be course is comparable to a college And while so much of our college IN A LETTER TO THE EDITOR credits to exempt a student from hard-pressed to get an A on profes- level course is a stretch, and it’s experiences are unique, we’ll all leave general curriculum requirements. sor Anthony Yezer’s Introduction time we stop treating them like with a few basic lessons, in and out- [email protected] In CCAS, the Elliott School of In- to Microeconomics final. they are equivalent. side of the classroom, learned. [email protected] ternational Affairs and the School The college experience is de- —The writer is a freshman in the —The writer, a senior majoring of Media and Public Affairs, high valued when classes are replaced Columbian College of Arts and in journalism, is a Hatchet senior [email protected] scores on AP tests allow students by tests at the end of high school. Sciences. columnist.

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participating in it are get- than it does now." ting experience. Though we’ve been running it since ABE POLLACK the fall, a number of stu- Associate Dean dents have gotten jobs. The Professional Development and Career Strategy students in it are happy that it’s available.” Law school officials said school to work as a law The program became they could not say how clerk in a senator’s office. a point of controversy last many students have gotten She said she is “incred- summer, when former dean jobs after being in the pro- ibly grateful for the pro- Paul Schiff Berman said gram this year because they gram.” he was considering cut- must report those numbers “I think that it will even- ting hourly pay if students to the American Bar Asso- tually help in opening up stayed in pathways jobs for ciation first. opportunities for full-time the whole semester instead Abe Pollack, associate employment, but it has not of landing outside positions. dean for professional devel- led to full-time employ- After a day of backlash from opment and career strategy, ment in the two months I students and blogs, Berman said Monday that the num- have been there,” she said. reversed the decision. ber of students in the pro- “I have less time to send out Berman led the school gram fluctuates. Students job applications because I for 18 months before he an- scott figatner | hatchet PHOTOGRAPHER jump on and off the list as am now busier than I would nounced his move to the pro- Law school interim dean Gregory Maggs defended the school's short-term internship program, Pathways to they complete temporary be if I were unemployed, vost’s office last November. Practice, which pays about $3 million a year to put graduates into temporary positions to gain experience. assignments, making it dif- but trust me, the incentive The money for the job ficult to pin down the num- to find a real job is constant- program comes from the ber of students in the pro- ly there.” school’s $80 million operat- gram, he said. Pollack said as the ing budget, with some costs Maggs added that the school expands its career offset by fundraising. The program would continue services, like an on-campus law school has looked to at least through next year. interview program with pump up its programming He said the school would employers, it would also to make up for lost tuition survey its next graduating need to continue to offer the revenue, adding about 15 Interested in class to gauge interest. pathways program for at students this year to its ad- One Class of 2012 law least two more years. vanced L.L.M. programs in graduate, who asked to re- “I don’t anticipate the specialties like national se- main anonymous for pri- economy recovering suffi- curity and energy. vacy reasons, is facing more ciently in just two years that Maggs said he would cartooning for than $100,000 in loans and it will become unnecessary. If convene a faculty commit- entered into the pathways there was an economic mira- tee and may bring in con- program in early December cle and everyone got jobs, it sultants to sketch out fixes after she could not find a would look very different for student recruitment and The Hatchet or job. She is paid by the law than it does now,” he said. career services. u joining our web team?

Email [email protected] Lisa Miller Karolina Ramos Features Editor Contributing Editor [email protected] [email protected] H February 7, 2013 w Page 6 the mardi gras carnivale gothic resilience Get off your Black Cat LongView Gallery Feb. 8 Through Feb. 10 Culture BOTTOM $12 Free The District Sound Previewing upcoming local shows by karolina ramos Contributing Editor Cold War Kids April 11 | 9:30 Club | $25 ONE SHOW YOU CAN'T MISS Resurging from a two-year absence, Cold War Kids have again made their mark on alter- native rock. This California-based ensemble de- >> fies the limitations of the indie genre, producing the kind of animated, lively singles with subtly visceral lyrics that bands like Foster the People buy tickets before they sell out: now champion. Sprightly and rhythmic, their latest single, “Miracle Mile,” suggests the band is delving into the genre’s penchant for fun and uplifting musicality. An energetic, revitalizing tone flourishes after a constrained intro riff, mir- roring the band’s burst from a mini hiatus. Cold War Kids’ 9:30 Club appearance will arrive right as their next album, “Dear Miss Lonelyhearts” does, promising a varied set of standard, older hits for longtime fans and fresh tracks for those newbies flocking to their whimsical formula for rock.

Score: Seldom does a band return from a musi- cal hiatus with such energy, bravado and, frank- ly, success. Even more promising, the refresh-

ing tonality of “Miracle Mile” might just set the sound for the rest of their new album.

Bore: While Cold War Kids have consistently de- photo used under the Creative Commons License livered a uniquely magnetic sound, to some, they Cold War Kids return from a two-year hiatus and they're stronger than ever. Be sure to get tickets to their comeback show as soon as possible. may just sound like run-of-the-mill indie rockers. OTHER SHOWS ON THE RADAR >>

Rufus Wainwright Machine Gun Kelly Feb. 12 | 9:30 Club | $40 March 8 | Fillmore Silver Spring | $22.50

For someone confined to the sing- “I speak out for the kids who don’t have er-songwriter title, Rufus Wainwright shit,” Richard Colson Baker, also known as possesses musical dexterity rarely Machine Gun Kelly, muses in his “See My found in contemporary artists. With a Tears” music video. To be certain, Machine self-authored classical opera under his Gun Kelly can empathize with his audi- belt, Wainwright’s music ranges from ence. His adolescence, punctuated by drug haunting, orchestral piano pieces – his addiction, depression and a fragmented stunning, droning “Hallelujah” cover family, now serves as the impetus for his – to bouncier, energetic pop-friendly entire music-making process. Machine Gun tunes. Yet despite his atypical approach Kelly chronicles the tribulations of society's to modern pop, Wainwright’s lyrical misfits, and his spit-fire verses are allde- themes remain as accessible as ever. livered with the unbridled confidence and His meditations on everything from ballsy pomposity of someone who adopted discordant relationships to political cul- the name of a notorious 1920’s gangster as ture prove inclusive, as anyone who’s his stage moniker. endured unrequited love or social dis- illusionment can find solace in Wain- Score: With his huge net of support from wright’s tales. the rap community, from Waka Flocka to Diddy, you never know who might make a Score: In a live setting, Wainwright’s surprise appearance at his show. inclusion of strings, horns and organs is Bore: MGK’s most famed hit, “Wild Boy,” sure to amaze. exemplifies the artist’s most juvenile ten- Bore: The operatic musical theatrics dencies: Its boasting is unwarranted, and its of this set might be off-putting to those repetitive “Yeah, bitch, yeah bitch/Call me photo used under the Creative Commons License with an aversion to the histrionic. Steve-O” hook is lyricism at its dumbest. Crooner Rufus Wainwright's jazzy, orchestral pop will take the stage at the 9:30 Club. What's the deal with: The GW Secular Society by allison kowalski is often noted for being liberal. Hatchet Reporter “I think I expected the school to be much more open. I don’t When members of the GW know if 'liberal' is the word, but Secular Society hung posters open to different understandings around campus with pictures of or different beliefs, and recognize members captioned “This is what that just because some people an Atheist looks like,” they hoped don’t believe in certain things they would be making campus doesn’t mean you’re weird. more comfortable for atheists who You’re just different,” Gukasyan wanted to tell their families about said. their beliefs. The group was started and But most of the signs have later disbanded several years been torn down. ago due to lack of student inter- “People thought we were try- est. Now, it boasts more than 100 ing to recruit or to preach, but members. we were trying to show people Sophomore Magdalena Stueh- we’re just like everyone else and rmann, the group’s public rela- we’re not the devil,” junior Nare tions and outreach director, said Gukasyan, a member of the GW members became concerned after Secular Society, said. an online fight prompted by com- Gukasyan said she comes from ments on the Overheard at GW a fairly liberal area of Massachu- Facebook page broke out. Stueh- setts and identified as agnostic rmann said the weekly support throughout high school. But when group meetings for atheists and she came to GW, she began to agnostics are designed to help identify as an atheist. students feel safe on campus and She said she often gets chal- quell any negative feelings. lenged on her views and is forced “We were shocked to see the her to defend her beliefs. lack of acceptance, especially on “Well, at school when you tell such a liberal campus,” Stueh- someone you’re in a secular soci- rmann said. ety the first word that comes out of Though the group tends to Alex Maher | hatchet photographer their mouths is ‘Why?’ But when comprise mostly atheists or ag- The GW Secular Society hung posters all over campus that got torn down and turned into an online sparring contest that you tell someone you’re Jewish or nostics, Stuehrmann said there forced the club to redefine its purpose. Muslim, they don’t ask why like are also members who identify that,” Gukasyan said. with other religions, including and state.” rmann said. evolution. They will also host Gukasyan was surprised by Christianity and Buddhism. She “We have several members The Secular Society is current- an event featuring speaker Nate the response to the posters, and described the organization as “a who haven’t told their parents ly planning to hold events this Phelps, an atheist and son of the said she had not expected such a group of people who share the about their beliefs yet due to the spring, including a Darwin Day founder of the Westboro Baptist hostile reaction on a campus that belief in the separation of church fear of repercussions,” Stueh- Celebration, to discuss human Church.u The Hatchet is moving into a new home, H but we need your help. Donate at HomeforTheHatchet.org The GW Hatchet News February 7, 2013 w Page 7

Hay said the locks in according to the manufac- Lafayette and Munson turer’s website. LOCKS halls have helped decrease After the crime streak from p. 1 thefts in both buildings. in the past month, UPD The only other build- put up posters on resi- including laptops and iP- ing on campus with auto- dence halls, telling stu- ads, were stolen from un- mated locks is City Hall, dents not to allow others locked rooms. which is a former hotel to follow them into build- Lafayette Hall was and uses a separate key ings without a GWorld equipped with the locks as card system. and to remember to lock part of a $9.8 million reno- The locks will also be their doors. vation in 2011, and Munson added to the $130 million “Most thefts occur in Hall added the locks after a “superdorm” set to replace rooms that have been left $2.8 million renovation last the Crawford Hall, The unlocked and forced entry year. The University’s cap- Schenley and The West into residence hall rooms ital and operating budget End. Crews will begin con- is rare," Hay said. "Wheth- does not provide a break- struction on the hall this er it’s a traditional manual down of specific costs. summer. door lock or a newer elec- Sherrard said "it’s difficult The University of Vir- tronic lock, thefts and bur- to provide a specific cost" ginia and Villanova Uni- glaries decline consider- because of varying prices versity use the same tech- ably when individual room of locks in each building. nology made by Schlage, locks are engaged." u

HATCHET FILE PHOTO Student performance groups are clamoring for more space practice on campus.

tem only shows spots by day. academic space that can be used “Our system does not allow by dance and theater students, PRACTICE us to provide an overall snap- as well as other spaces with from p. 1 shot of our future availability hardwood floors, past business and only allows us to see the hours is the best solution be- Peller said the problem stems availability on a daily basis,” cause it has dance studios that from a cramped urban campus Sherrard said. go unused past 5 p.m. and the competing uses of Mar- Martin, the GW Ballroom “We’re going to do our best. vin Center ballrooms as both coordinator, enlisted SA Presi- That’s the type of stuff we can dance space and space for other dent Ashwin Narla to tack on look into,” Narla said. “If that’s events. performing practice space to not an option, we’ll explore oth- “There is no dedicated the SA’s campaign for student er options, one of which would dance space. It’s competing space. The SA held a rally in be the 'superdorm.' ” with all the other needs,” Peller Kogan Plaza last week, which Narla added that the “su- said. “We certainly would love drew more than a thousand perdorm” basement would be to have more space, but that’s students. Narla said the SA col- better served as meeting and something we have to deal with lected 4,000 signatures as of 8 study room because perform- and try to balance. We can’t give p.m. Tuesday when the petition ing space is “not in exactly high space to everyone all the time. closed, falling short of its goal volume use throughout the That’s the challenge.” of 5,000 signatures. day.” Eishita Nariani, president Narla will meet with Pro- But the SA has lobbied for of GW Bhangra, once booked vost Steven Lerman this week nearly two years to increase space in the Marvin Center for to talk about opening up the student space while making the weekend only to later get a performing spaces that close few gains, and Martin said she call asking to give it up so the after business hours, which is is worried performance groups school could prep an event for when student groups typically might be tossed aside. Monday. practice. “We’re not really sure “It’s always something In the past, administra- what’s going to happen. We just where we need to work with tors said it is hard to keep hope to get included in the ini- them and not where they really academic halls open past tiative,” Martin said. reciprocate or try to negotiate business hours because the Saumita Rajeevan, presi- with us,” Nariani said. University Police Department dent of GW Raas, said her team Peller said the University would need extra staffing. practices Mondays through has a hard time planning to in- Narla pushed for the Univer- Fridays but has limited prac- vest in developing spaces with sity to keep academic spaces tice venues because the Marvin one sole use because space is like Duques and Funger halls Center only allows groups to limited and interest in niche open for 24 hours, and admin- book large spaces three times groups like dance organizations istrators agreed to 2 a.m. in a month. When they can’t get can vary from year to year. He “We continually evaluate the space in the Continental or said constructing meeting and the use of student space across Grand ballrooms, Rajeevan said conference space in the Mar- campus and are monitoring they usually resort to an Ivory vin Center’s third floor terrace closely the use of Duques and Tower common room. would be a safer bet because of Funger halls,” Sherrard said. “It’s really hard because at its multipurpose use. “We encourage students to use the end of January to March we University spokeswoman spaces in the Marvin Center, have competitions every two Michelle Sherrard said she Gelman Library, Duques Hall weeks, and it’s really competi- could not say which spaces are and Funger Hall, among other tive and the other schools aren’t already reserved for the next spaces.” having these problems,” Raje- year because the booking sys- Narla said opening up the evan said. u Elizabeth Traynor Nick Ong Sports Editor Contributing Editor [email protected] [email protected] H The number of double-doubles men's Number basketball senior forward Isaiah crunch Armwood as on the season. SportsFebruary 7, 2013 w Page 8 6

women's basketball | GW 57, Richmond 54 Colonials nab narrow home victory over Richmond by sophia omuemu mentum with a quick jumper. Hatchet Staff Writer “I think [Richmond head] coach [Michael] Shafer had his With two seconds left to play, team ready coming out of the sophomore guard Chakecia Miller locker room to start the second drained a layup off an assist from half with just a higher intensity senior forward Shi-Heria Shipp, than we had,” Tsipis said. “We solidifying the Colonials’ three- kind of went back and forth.” point win over the Richmond Spi- Graduate student forward ders. Tara Booker helped the Colonials The last 24 seconds of the game slowly come back from a six-point consisted of aggressive defense deficit with two made free throws between Miller and Shipp that and a quick jumper off of fellow pushed GW to victory. After leap- graduate student forward Sara ing to gather her fourth rebound Mostafa’s offensive rebound. of the game, Shipp passed the ball Booker ended the game with down to Miller, who forced her six points and 10 rebounds, while way into the paint in order to give Mostafa contributed four points GW a one-point lead. Soon after, and four rebounds. Miller stole the ball to drive home “I think the thing I’m most the final tally. proud of is the way the team bat- Thanks in part to the team’s tled. We had to get the rebounds aggressive play until the final sec- off of the missed free throws. We onds, GW walked away with a 57- had to push the ball up the floor,” 54 victory over Richmond. Tsipis said. “When we went into the locker As both teams battled back room [at halftime], [head] coach and forth, the Colonials were one [Jonathan Tsipis] said that we point from tying the game with have to find a way sometimes,” 52 seconds left. After missed free Miller said. “And I think we did throws from the Spiders, GW cap- that.” italized on the additional oppor- GW (10-12, 4-4) started the tunities to execute plays. game with strong transition play The final series of plays be- and an equally formidable offen- tween Miller and Shipp were sive effort. But both teams played not drawn up by Tsipis, but ulti- an aggressive man-to-man de- sam klein | contributing PHOTO editor mately led the team to an exciting fense, which ultimately led to 11 Sophomore forward Chakecia Miller leaps past a Richmond opponent Wednesday night. Miller teamed with senior forward victory. It was an example of his lead changes. Shi-Heria Shipp to bring the Colonials' final tally ahead of the Spiders, giving GW a three-point win over their A-10 rivals. team “finding a way to win,” and Within the first four minutes, the head coach was quick to note the Colonials attacked the Spiders in the half. to re-group, calm down and just Colonials were up by five points, that, overall, the win was a team- with a half-court press that in- Richmond replied with a half- think about what we were doing 32-27, due to senior forward Me- wide effort. Nipe contributed a to- cluded traps whenever possible. court press during the Colonials’ down there,” Miller said. “We just gan Nipe’s closing three-pointer. tal of 12 points while senior Danni A Miller dish to freshman Alexis next offensive possession but GW can’t get too amped up during the Richmond, however, entered Jackson added six. Chandler, who ended the game was able to maintain their compo- game because your adrenaline is the second half with a renewed “You don’t get style points in with five points, made the score sure. running.” intensity and went on an 8-0 run basketball,” Tsipis said. “You get 14-11 with 11 minutes remaining “With the timeouts we just had At the end of the first half, the until Nipe broke the Spiders' mo- wins and losses.” u

As Lonergan said though, the Colonials’ consistent pro- BASKETBALL duction off the bench and hard David Pellom out rest of season from p. 1 defense on the opposite end ul- timately left the Dukes winded, by elizabeth traynor performance of the night, and that spilled over to their de- Sports Editor though, came from in the paint. fense as well. Having started four different Soon, GW’s 10 point halftime Whatever path the rest of the men’s centers this year, Duquesne has lead was up to 20, and soon, GW basketball season will take, David Pel- struggled to find a consistent in- was on its way to a smooth road lom will be relegated to the sidelines. side presence, and the Colonials win – its third straight when The senior forward hasn’t suited took advantage of that hole. away from the Smith Center. up in a Colonial uniform this season. Using both senior forward Leading the way for the He hasn’t really played since March Isaiah Armwood and freshman Colonials was the hot-shooting 2012, when he underwent meniscus Kevin Larsen, the Colonials Kromah, who had a game high surgery on his left knee. While rehab- completely controlled the in- 19 points while grabbing six bing that injury, Pellom’s physical side on both ends of the court. boards. Kromah took advantage woes continued to mount: wrist sur- For the game, GW outscored the of the help-side-oriented Dukes gery in July put him out for four to Dukes 44-14 in the paint, out- defense and hit the open shots five months. A second surgery in No- rebounded them 47-27, and led when he had them. Despite vember added four to six weeks onto 14-6 on second chance point op- spending tonight, and much that projection. portunities. of the season, coming off the And on Wednesday, the athletics “So that was definitely our bench, Kromah has begun to department announced that Pellom game plan, to get the ball in- embrace his role as a sixth man. wouldn’t join GW for the remainder of side,” Lonergan said. “And “The main goal for the team the 2012-13 season, attributing his in- then to take the threes away is just to win games no matter ability to be “cleared to participate in hatchet flE photo by jordan emont | photo editor from them because they’re who starts,” Kromah said. “You basketball activities” to lingering issues Senior forward David Pellom cheers the Colonials on from the sidelines of the guard oriented.” know it’s about who finishes the with his left wrist. Smith Center. Pellom hasn't been able to play with the team since last March. Armwood would go on to game. And I come in and try to The news didn’t come as a total post a double-double for the produce as much as possible to surprise. As the season winds its way The athletics department didn’t ditions of senior forward Isaiah Arm- Colonials, scoring 14 points help my team win.” toward a close, it almost didn’t make elaborate further on Pellom’s plans, wood and freshman forward Kevin and adding 13 boards to the stat If there had to be one criti- sense to suit up the senior forward saying the only information available Larsen. The two have taken over the sheet. GW didn’t need any dra- cism of GW’s performance after he’d missed so much action. on the forward was the Wednesday bulk of the post play, keeping GW’s matic shots from the senior for- it would be their free throw Pellom risked further injury, and press release. inside game strong. At times, though, ward, but his sixth double-dou- shooting. The team took a step now has the option to redshirt and Last season, Pellom adjusted his the team has struggled without a go-to ble of the season was a valuable back at the line tonight, going stay with the Colonials for his one play under Mike Lonergan’s new sys- scorer. A Pellom return next year could contribution to the stat sheet. 8-for-18 from the charity stripe remaining year of eligibility. tem. Presented with a head coach who mean additional offensive depth across Down 10 points at the half, – much like it did in contests “Unfortunately his wrist hasn’t valued defense and inside-out play, the Colonial lineup. Returning for a Duquesne needed to make earlier in the season. really healed up like we thought, so Pellom became the Colonials’ leading fifth year, too, would boost GW’s veter- some adjustments, and it did – Still, the bounce-back win we’ll sit down at the end of the year, rebounder, averaging 6.1 a game over an numbers for the upcoming season. switching out of its man-to-man signifies something important Dave’s gonna graduate in the spring, 27 games played. He became an ef- “It’s disappointing, I feel really defense in favor of a 2-3 zone. for the Colonials: They’re get- and we’ll sit down with him and his ficient scorer for GW as well, setting a bad for David and our team,” Loner- For the time being, GW’s of- ting tougher. Even more, it gives family and see what’s best for Dave single-season shooting record on 68.5 gan said. “All year we’ve been kind of fense was stalled, unable to get the team valuable momentum and our program,” head coach Mike percent shooting. thinking ‘Hey we can do good and get inside and doing nothing more coming of a loss to La Salle and Lonergan said after Wednesday’s The Colonials have worked to re- better and then have Dave join us and than swinging the ball along the heading into Saturday’s contest game. “But right now we’re just fo- spond to Pellom’s absence from the really add to our team.’” perimeter. against No. 14 Butler. u cusing on this season.” lineup, benefiting mainly from the ad- –Nick Ong contributed to this report.