Taming the Tigers A walk through Wren The Tribe hopes to win their first CAA game The Spotswood Society gives tours of Wren of the season against Towson. and offers a student view on the history of the College. See TIGER page 10 See spotswood page 6

The twice-weekly student newspaper of the College of William and Mary F Est. 1911 VOL.97, NO.10 FrIDAY, September 28, 2007 FLATHATNEWS.COM Assets Freshmen elect Piña to lead Kyrios ’09 wins in a landslide for vacated senate seat over Dunn

By RUSS ZERBO The Flat Hat Election winners grow by Class of 2011 The winners of the freshman elec- President tion were unveiled last night at the Jazmine Piña Library Tavern. The event began with Student VP for Advocacy Assembly President Zach Pilchen ’08 Sarah Owermohle 19.2% and Vice President Valerie Hopkins ’08 introducing newly elected VP for Social Affairs Endowment grows at Freshman Class President Jazmine Hannah Armentrout Piña, taking off the blindfold Piña was wearing when she arrived. Secretary market average Chrissy Scott Before the meeting, Hopkins and By AUSTIN WRIGHT Pilchen conducted a mock initiation Treasurer Flat Hat News Editor of Piña. Yael Gilboa “They took me to the woods,” The College’s endowment grew 19.2 percent in Piña said in jest. Senators the 2006 to 2007 fiscal year, from $491.7 million “I think we’re all hoping to unite Lauren Lamp — The flat hat (in order of votes) to $585.9 million — the largest growth since 2000. the class,” Piña said. “There are some Pilchen congratulates new Freshman Class President Jasmine Piña. Ronnie Wang Chair of the William and Mary Foundation Howard things I want to attack, but I want to Michael Douglass Busbee said that the investment trust grew 19.5 listen to the class first.” “Vote Jazmine Piña for 2011 presi- class senator. Alex Kyrios and Cliff Brittany Fallon percent. Piña said she was eager to change dent” Facebook group, Piña summed Dunn competed over the vacated seat Ben Brown The investment trust includes only the endow- the meal plan policy and is consider- up her platform, “As your class presi- of former senator Sean Sheppard, Class of 2009 ment funds invested in assets and does not count funds ing an effort to have dinner hours dent, I will organize events for our who no longer attends the College. Senator acquired as gifts or funds paid out from the endowment expanded. Unlike most of her peers, class predicated on YOUR input and Sheppard endorsed Dunn for his seat to be spent. In the 2005 to 2006 fiscal year, the invest- Piña did little campaigning, placing ideas, not my own agenda.” Alex Kyrios ment trust grew 13.7 percent. no posters around campus. On the Elections were also held for junior See PiÑa page 4 “As stewards of these important funds, the William and Mary Foundation takes a great deal of pride in this exceptional rate of return,” Busbee said in a College press release. “As a result of this investment perfor- mance, all of the important programs and priorities of Budget cut a problem for Swem the College will be even stronger in the long term.” In an interview during a break at the Board of Visitors By Alex Guillén of 10 hours, that brought us more in Radford University, Virginia Tech, However, when the hours of the meeting yesterday, Busbee said the increased rate of Flat Hat Assoc. Reviews Editor line with other libraries.” Virginia Commonwealth University College’s peer schools, as determined return results from two decisions of the foundation: During the hours of midnight to and the Virginia Military Institute — moving assets away from pure stocks and bonds and The state budget cuts and the mini- 2 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, averaged 104.3 hours per week. See budget page 4 into partnership investments and hiring a chief invest- mum wage hike have caused several two campus police officers patrol the ment officer, Brian Hiestand, who Busbee says brings problems at Swem Library, including building. The extra 10 hours per week additional expertise to the foundation. the abandonment of longer hours and costs about $13,500 per year, accord- According to Bloomberg.com, foundations with a hiring freeze. ing to McCarthy. endowments of more than $1 billion grew 18.1 percent Dean of University Libraries A study performed by The Flat Hat during the 2006 to 2007 fiscal year. Over that time Connie McCarthy said that the budget found that when Swem’s weekly hours period, the Standard and Poor’s 500 Index grew 20.6 problems will not affect current hours were compared with the nation’s top percent, including dividends. and that no employees will be let go. schools and other public Virginia uni- According to the press release, the total endowment McCarthy said that the recent pri- versities, the hours were approximate- growth results from new contributions to the endow- orities of the library were to extend ly the same. Swem is open 103 hours ment, growth in the investment trust, growth in the hours during the week. This was per week. Some of the nation’s top funds held in trust by others and increases in the accomplished several years ago schools — Harvard, Johns Hopkins, College’s real estate holdings. when the weekday closing time was Princeton, Stanford, University “Thanks to a sophisticated investment strategy changed. of California – Los Angeles, the and the heartening support of alumni and friends of “We have run comparisons with University of Pennsylvania and Yale the College over the past fiscal year, this is terrific our peer schools and it was data such — averaged 104.8 hours per week. news for all who love this College,” President Gene as this that helped us make the case to The public Virginia universities exam- Nichol said in the press release. “This growth in our expand regular hours to 2 a.m.,” she ined — the University of Virginia, endowment will continue to cement the long-term said. “Previously we closed at mid- George Mason University, James financial health of this historic institution for gen- night, only extending hours during Madison University, Mary Washington Julia Schaumburg — The Flat hat erations to come.” exam time. With that regular increase University, Old Dominion University, Due to budget cuts, Swem Library will not be able to offer extended hours. Students learn stocks Families to arrive on campus By ALISAN VANFLEET Edwards ’08, one of two students living in the Investment Club uses $25,000 fund to practice trading, returns The Flat Hat home this year, said. “The location is very beauti- ful and house itself is fairly comfortable.” By MEGHAN O’MALLEY nice way of showing our thanks,” “roughly $20,000,” Piatt said. In Parents and Family Weekend 2007 begins With respect to how he feels about opening his Flat Hat Staff Writer Piatt wrote in an e-mail to The the early 1980s, Aubrey Mason, an today, with approximately 1,000 families regis- “dorm” to a sea of parents, Edwards described his Flat Hat. With these transactions alumnus of the College, donated tered to attend. That number matches the partici- philosophy as, “Go right ahead, come on in.” The rate of return on the fees excluded, Piatt calculated that the money to the business school, pation of past years, according to Ginger Ambler, Saturday morning, members of the faculty Investment Club’s portfolio each the annualized return on the club’s according to Investment Club fac- assistant vice president of Student Affairs. will give lectures covering a range of intellec- year has been less than that of the investments since 2002 would be ulty advisor Prof. James Haltiner. “More than just seeing their sons and daugh- tual subjects in the panel series. In addition, the market average. Overall, the club 7.9 percent. ters, the weekend is an opportunity [for parents] seventh annual Homerathon, a marathon reading has seen a 5.7 percent annual- The club’s portfolio began with See CLUB page 3 to live the William and Mary experience,” Ambler of epic poetry, will take place in the Crim Dell ized return on their investments said. “They meet their child’s roommates and Amphitheater Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., since 2002. The greatest increase friends and get a flavor of campus life at [the representing the College’s intellectual side. occurred from 2002 to 2003 with a College].” In the name of community service, families 19.92 percent change. From 2004 Patrick Donaldson ’08, who coordinated the are invited to register and participate in the 5K to 2005, there was a -0.60 per- student volunteers for the weekend with co-chair “Marrow-thon” Sunday morning. All proceeds cent change. The data comes from Laura Sauvain ’09, echoed the same sentiments. will benefit the Alan Bukzin Memorial Bone Caleb Piatt ’09, the club president. “Parents want to be a part of their students’ Marrow Drive. However, the club has to pay lives. This weekend offers a two-day look into “The Drive’s ultimate goal is to register more transaction fees of $80 to $100 everything that [the College] has to offer.” than 1,500 people in the National Marrow Donor every time a stock is bought or sold, The history of the College will be displayed Program,” Shannon More ’10, member of the according to Piatt. The stockbroker through lantern tours of ancient campus, starting steering committee said. “But in order to register who handles the transactions is at the Wren courtyard and lasting from 9:15 to as many students as possible and save lives, we also the alumnus who donated the 10:15 p.m. Friday. Also, an open house at the stu- host fundraising events like the 5K to cover the money, so “to attempt to move the dent house in Colonial Williamsburg is scheduled cost of registration.” money to an online account where from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday. The Family Weekend Concert, featuring the transactions would be much less “It has been a pleasure to have a place off [expensive] would not be a very Courtesy Graphic — Statistics Provided by the Investment Club campus this final year at [the College],” Dean See families page 4

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News Editor Austin Wright Deputy News Editor Maxim Lott Ne w s In s i g h t [email protected] This week in Flat Hat history

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spoke at Columbia University instead spent the weekend speak- called the approach counter-pro- The Merchants Square in New York City Monday, after ing at the United Nations. ductive, arguing in the New York portion of Duke of Gloucester

High 88 High 80 High 79 hesitation on the part of Columbia Columbia President Lee Bol- Times and other newspapers that Street, which used to be a paved Low 60 Low 58 Low 57 officials as to whether the speech linger promised that the leader the “uncivil” tone would only roadway accessible to cars, would occur. Ahmadinejad stood would be met with harsh ques- bolster the president’s popularity underwent several improvements before hundreds of students and tioning and at one point said his within Iran, where he has recently by the city that made the street Source: www.weather.com faculty with thousands listening guest was “a cruel and petty dic- faced unrest over his failure to more pedestrian-friendly. One or protesting outside. tator.” Ahmadinejad was report- stem economic instability. of the biggest changes was the Quotes of the Week Ahmadinejad has drawn heat- edly calm, taking questions from This disagreement comes at replacement of the street curbs ed criticism for his statements students amid scattered boos. a tense time in U.S.-Iranian re- with the sloping edges that are This bill is just a gigantic slap in the face about Israel and the United States. At one point, a question re- lations, driven by claims by the present today. to police. He has called for Israel to be garding the treatment of homo- United States that Iran sponsors —SA Senator Walter McClean ’09 on a recently passed “wiped off the map” and believes sexuals in Iran was raised. Ah- insurgents in Iraq and is seeking bill exprssing disapproval of increased arrests on the Holocaust to be “a myth.” Co- madinejad responded, “In Iran, nuclear weapons, accusations that 1985 “ campus. lumbia found itself under attack we don’t have homosexuals like the Iranian government denies. See SA page 3 ” for its invitation to the president, in your country,” a claim that was Still, Columbia maintains that Hurricane Gloria, the most The best thing is talking to strangers, like and last week was publicly unde- met with derision both inside and the duty of a prestigious universi- powerful hurricane to hit the fourth graders and the Hungarians. Not cided on whether it would allow outside the auditorium. ty is to enhance discussion. John East Coast in 25 years, forced to mention foreign dignitaries. Ahmadinejad to speak. Pro-Israel Bollinger’s treatment of the Coatsworth, dean of the School the College to temporarily close “ —Spotswoods Society member Jackie Woods ’09 on groups, some unaffiliated with speaker was also controver- of International and Public Af- and reschedule family weekend giving tours of the Wren Building to guests. Columbia, protested his presence. sial, although many Americans fairs, told Fox News that if, prior two months later. Although the See Spotswood page 6 Additionally, the leftist World praised his demeanor throughout to the invasion of Poland, Adolf damage caused by the storm was ” Can’t Wait organization handed the event. Hitler “were willing to engage extensive in some areas of the out copies of the communist “There are some issues of in a debate and discussion, chal- state, the College came away News in Brief newspaper Revolution and held such grave importance that being lenged by Columbia students and relatively unhurt by the storm. signs declaring “Ahmadinejad = too polite to your guest is actually faculty, we would certainly invite Williamsburg expands wi-fi coverage despite complaints Bad, Bush = Worse.” a betrayal of your beliefs,” Noah him.” — compiled by Isshin Teshima

Williamsburg has announced plans to expand its wireless internet service called Williamsburg Wi-Fi, but still faces complaints about Street Beat frequent disconnections and inconsistent access to certain websites. The service currently covers parts of Duke of Gloucester and What do you think about the Campus Police? Prince George streets, as well as most of Merchants Square. The city calls it a boon to economic development which draws visitors to downtown Williamsburg. Usage of the service has risen 52 percent in 2007 compared to the same period in 2006, and the city plans to expand it to include all municipal buildings and parks. But accord- ing to Gerri Pratt, co-owner of downtown coffee shop Aroma’s, the existing coverage’s lack of reliability is still a problem. Pratt told the Daily Press she used to receive complaints “all the time,” and still hears them often. Mark Barham, Williamsburg’s information technology manager, says that this low number is merely a result of the fact that the ser- I think the lower level officers They have a bad rep but I think My friend was arrested in They are here ... to protect and vice is new and estimates that the city has received about two com- are too strict for their own good. they are just doing their jobs. January and the officer was very to keep order and they do a good plaints per month since the service’s launch in 2005. Students need to feel like they rude. He didn’t even read him job of that. Just their presence is There are currently no plans to integrate the city’s wireless ser- can trust them. his Miranda rights. enough to keep things in line. vice with that of the College or CW, as Barham said this could cause Amanda Mullins ’09 Kristen Pantazes ’10 Erik Houser ’10 Randall Taylor ’08 the different networks to jam one another. He did say there is much — photos and interviews by Erin Lutes enthusiasm on the city council for eventual expansion to cover all of Williamsburg’s residential neighborhoods. campus Police Beat — by Trent Fulton Tuesday, Sept. 18 –– A bike was reported stolen Sept. 18 - Sept. 24 from Bryan Hall. The estimated value was $175. 1 Friday, Sept. 21 –– A bike worth approximately By the Numbers $100 was reported stolen from Spotswood Hall in the Botetourt Complex. The incident occurred approxi- mately two days before it was reported. 2 9 –– A burglary at Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall 95 percent 5 was reported from April 2006. An estimated $250 was The proportion of freshmen who return to the College their sophomore year. 2 stolen. 3 4 –– A burglary was reported at the Commons. Ap- proximately $200 worth of food items was reported 6 4 7 stolen. $2.35 Saturday, Sept. 22 –– A student reported the theft The amount per student that it costs to keep Swem Library open until 2 of a cell phone valued at $75 from the William & Mary a.m. instead of midnight. Swem started closing at 2 a.m. in fall of 2006. Hall parking lot. 5 –– A caller from Unit E accused students from Unit F of assaulting them with beer bottles. Witnesses told 8 the responding officer that individuals from Unit H 364 3 6 1 were the instigators. The number of licks that it takes to get to the center of a Tootsie Roll Pop –– A property owner in the Holly Hills neighbor- based on a study by engineering students at Purdue University using a hood called in a complaint about noise coming from a licking machine modeled on the human tongue. Other university studies unknown campus event. report estimates ranging from 144 to 411 licks. Sunday, Sept. 23 –– An individual was reported to be unconscious at the Randolph Complex. Police officers and paramedics were dispatched and the indi- vidual was charged with being drunk in public. 7 20-30 percent Monday, Sept. 24 –– A student reported that her The proportion of cell phone calls in Africa that are “beepers,” the term car was vandalized in the Zable Stadium Parking lot.

used when a caller hangs up as soon as the call goes through, in the hope Damage was estimated at $500. 8

that the receiver will call them back and have to pay the phone bill for –– A student reported the theft of a wallet, phone the conversation. The trend has been growing in Africa, where cell use and keys from the Rec Center. The total estimated is seven times more than in 2001. value was $50. 9

— by Maxim Lott —compiled by Sarah Hays Friday, September 28, 2007 Page 3 Former student faces SA passes controversial police bill By RUSS ZERBO which Watson replied, “It’s defi- the SIN director, about some of The Flat Hat nitely about improving student- his concerns with the way SIN charges of theft, burglary police relations.” was treated under past admin- The Student Assembly passed “No one else here should istrations, and assured him that Curtis White is accused of breaking into buildings at the bills regarding student’s rights, vote for it unless we have facts,” Valerie and myself did not view off-campus spending and stu- Joe Luppino-Espositio ’08 said them the same way,” SA President College and theft at other Virginia universities dent elections during Tuesday’s regarding what students thought Zach Pilchen, ‘09 said about how meeting. Debate centered on the about the bill. he got SIN to run the elections. By SAM SUTTON Breaking and entering, com- Brian Whitson of University Insurance of Student Safety and The Elections Commission The Off-Campus Account bill Flat Hat Staff Writer puter trespassing, computer Relations said. Freedom of Assembly Act, which successfully presented the pro- was unanimously passed. The fraud, petty larceny and unau- As of printing time, Police passed 9-3-4. posed website votenet.com to bill allows Pilchen and SA Vice Charges have been brought thorized duplication of keys Chief Don Challis could not be The bill was presented by hold future student elections. The President Valerie Hopkins, ’09, to against former College student have been added to the list of reached for comment. Sens. Matt Skibiak ’08 and site was not functioning at last front money to student organiza- Curtis White ’07, 23, in connec- charges against White. Orlando Watson ’10. It focused week’s meeting. Votenet.com tions that are in good standing tion with four break-ins on the White is also reportedly con- on the increased police pres- includes biographies and per- with the school. College’s campus during spring nected to the $89,000 theft of ence on campus and “demands sonal statements from each can- The Run-Off Election Act of 2006. electronics from George Mason that in the interest of the stu- didate. It also allows the user to was also unanimously passed. According to the Daily Press, University and is suspected in a dent body’s health and fitness confirm their choices, make sure The act says that in the event the break-ins occurred at the similar burglary at Washington that the [the College’s] Police they voted in all categories and of a tie in a student election, Registrar’s Office in Blow and Lee University. Department scale down their print out a receipt of their vote. another election of the top two Hall, Phi Beta Kappa Hall, the Former student Crystal Davis recent escalation.” The bill’s cre- The SA was informed that candidates must occur within Commons’ Dining Hall and the ’07, 22, of Richmond and cur- ators also “deeply disapprove of although the site usually does not two weeks. ID office in the Campus Center. rent student Jason Cutler ’08 the WMPD’s increased frequency have instant run-off voting, run- The Police Know-Your- White’s alleged crimes were also arrested in connection and use of intimidation tactics on off voting can be implemented Rights Cards Act was unan- include using a stolen employ- to the incident at GMU. and around campus.” by votenet.com at the College’s imously passed shortly after ee password in an attempt to “America’s Most Wanted” “When you go to parties right request. The SA constitution stip- being introduced as new busi- change his grades, stealing a ran a story on the burglaries. now on campus you can see that ulates that all elections must have ness. The cards are similar total of $450 in clothing, the Film of White’s arrest can be the police are acting a lot more instant run-off voting. to the Know-Your-Rights in theft of food and tools from viewed on the show’s website. harshly since I’ve been in col- It is not yet known whether the a Residence Hall cards and PBK and the cafeteria and tak- “White is suspected of using Courtesy — America’s Most Wanted lege,” Skibiak said. “The point is, website will be used in the spring have the same manufactur- ing a blank campus ID card unauthorized keys to gain access Former student Curtis White was I really want to create an environ- sections and it was not used for ing cost of $250. Three more from the ID office. to various campus buildings,” accused of burglary and theft. ment where students can drink in freshman elections. Although pieces of new business that a safe and social environment.” there was doubt as to whether must go through commit- Watson and Skibiak also the Student Information Network tee were presented: the Pass/ answered the bill’s detractors. would run the elections as it has Fail Option for Underclassmen “This bill is just a gigantic in the past, elections yesterday Act the Reasonable Final Exam Student calls lead to cash slap in the face to the police,” were conducted by the group. Time Act, and the Handicap Sen. Walter McClean ’09 said, to “I talked to Mike Weissberger, Accessibility Act. Students raise money through College Phonathon

By Alina Todor successful in the past few years. est friends, but it also allows me Flat Hat Staff Writer “On a good day, the alumni to really help make a difference Club helps students practice trading who gave last year will give here at the College by raising In the basement of Old at a rate of 70 or 80 percent, support,” phonathon supervisor Club from page 1 petitors and different variables. investing during his sophomore Dominion Hall, dedicated stu- while the alumni who gave a Jimmy Edmonds ’08 said. According to an e-mail from year. dents spend their evenings talk- few years ago, or have never The members of the pho- “A student investment fund Malika Mukhamedkhanova “I have actually done really ing on the phone, earning cash given, will hover around 10 or nathon enjoy fostering relation- was established … students in ’09, co-treasurer of the club, all well and I owe a lot of that for the College. The Phonathon, 20 percent,” Rordam, who has ships with alumni. the MBA Investments class in members decide which stocks to the officers during my first a student-run organization that been employed by the phona- “The alumni are great. They successive semesters researched to buy and sell at the end of the year. It’s always great being is a subsidiary of The Fund for thon for two years, said. have all kinds of weird stories, stocks and made recommenda- semester. able to make money with- William and Mary, aims to raise According to The Fund for and they generally like to talk tions that were then acted upon. Members are divided into out having a job in college,” money by calling alumni, par- William and Mary website, the to students,” Eric Scruggs ’09, a Some of the funds were spent different industries that report Patin said. “The things I have ents and friends of the College student phonathon also attempts student supervisor, said. on other activities like speaker to the whole club, and the club learned in the club will defi- to request donations. to “foster relationships [between Rordam agreed that most of forums or the like,” Haltiner recently added a game in which nitely help me down the road Issues concerning the Wren students and alumni], update the alumni were fun to talk to said in an e-mail. Haltiner members “gain points by cor- to retirement.” Cross have repeatedly arisen [alumni] on campus events and and showed support and concern also wrote that after the funds rectly predicting weekly and Beyond the world of busi- for student phonathon callers. news [and] raise unrestricted for the College’s future. went unused for several years, monthly stock price move- ness, the Investment Club may Alumni of the College have dollars for the Fund for William “Most of [the alumni] are about $20,000 was given to the ments. As a member accumu- soon play a role in the political expressed their opinions or even and Mary.” very nice and eager to hear about Investment Club. lates more points, [his] vote arena of the College, accord- refused to pledge based on the The two categories of students what’s going on at William and Matthew Sass ’10, vice- will have higher weight when ing to Sass. “I am currently events during and after the Wren in the phonathon are supervisors Mary and even about the call- president of the club, said in it comes time to make portfolio undersecretary for investment cross controversy. and callers. Supervisors, accord- ers themselves – what we’re an e-mail that the club “was decision,” Sass said. for the Student Assembly However, these two isssues, ing to the fund’s website, “have majoring in, how we’re liking started with a large donation Currently, the club is invest- and am working with Caleb according to Landon Rordam experience as successful callers school, where we’re living, etc. back in the early 90s, so we are ing in eight stocks: Celgene, on expanding the role of the ’10, are becoming less important and are responsible for … run- Sometimes they’re a little curt, technically an endowment fund. CURD, Wachovia, Noble Investment Club to provide to most alumni giving pledges. ning shifts, reports, coaching but rarely rude,” Rordam said. Money has been pulled from the Energy, Toyota Motors, Google, recommendations to and/or a “At the peak of the Wren and motivating callers and mak- The students who work for club at various periods, leaving Oracle and Zicorp. According to partnership with the SA in [its] cross controversy, about five or ing the Phonathon a great place the phonathon feel that they are us with about $25,000.” Sass, the majority of the club’s investment decisions, should six alumni a night would refuse to work.” truly making a difference by According to Piatt, the money is invested with about [it] elect to pursue investment to give for this reason,” he said. Callers raise money and con- bridging the gap between stu- club holds weekly meetings at $7,000 held in cash. About of excess funds in the future,” “Nowadays, we’ll generally get duct “Thank-a-Thons,” which dents and alumni while raising which there is a market update, $2,500 to $3,000 is invested Sass wrote. just one refusal [because of the thank alumni for donations. money for the College. discussion about the club’s in each of the club’s stocks, “Investing is more of art cross issue] a night. In fact, The supervisors and callers “It is very satisfying to leave portfolio and opportunities for according to Sass’s e-mail. than a science,” Sass said. right now we’ll talk to just about are all students, fostering a fun, a day of work and know that you members to make presenta- Mukhamedkhanova joined “The beauty of investing arises as many people who support tight-knit working environment. raised $1,000 for William and tions on stocks in which they the club because she wanted from the innovation in being President Nichol as are upset “Being a supervisor at the Mary,” Rordam said. “Not many would like the club to invest. to learn more about the stock able to see what other[s] can’t with him.” phonathon not only allows me people can say that after a two- PowerPoint presentations will market outside of the class- or haven’t yet, and profiting The phonathon has proven to work with some of my clos- and-a-half hour shift.” include information on com- room. Nicholas Patin ’09 began from it.” Page 4 Friday, September 28, 2007 Piña, Kyrios win in elections Re-test of emergency alarm successful “We are very pleased that the the event of an emergency at the PI ÑA from page 1 das, but had positive opinions of During the reception, Scott By ALEX GUILLÈN siren system worked as expected College.” student government. called her father to tell him about Flat Hat Assoc. Reviews Editor this morning,” Vice President for The administration decided not in a Flat Hat Column Tuesday. “I just want some freshman had to tell him about her win. Student Affairs Sam Sadler told to test the messaging system, in Kyrios won with 65 percent of unity, a nice arms around each “I didn’t expect it,” Vice A second test of the emergen- W&M News. “It is important for which students and others are con- the vote. other campfire sing-a-long,” President of Advocacy Sarah cy alert siren Wednesday was this campus and members of the tacted by phone and e-mail with Most freshman winners were Freshman Secretary Chrissy Scott Owermohle said. After being successful. During the test, the local community become famil- information, because that part of reluctant to talk about their agen- said. unable to attend most of the 120-decibel alarm sounded across iar with this sound and that they the system worked both previous meet and greets, Owermohle campus for one minute. are educated about what to do in times. had been considering drop- ping out of the election, but at the advice of her father, she stayed. Budget cuts stop Swem extended hours Hannah Armentrout was elected vice president of social Library from page 1 and faculty — is to open later library budget. Currently $5.85 affairs in the closest election of Friday and Saturday nights and per hour, the minimum wage will the race, receiving 50.3 percent by the U.S. News & World Report certainly Sunday,” McCarthy said. increase within the next two years of the vote. rankings, were examined, the aver- “We always had crowds ready to $7.25. Yael Gilboa ran unopposed age number of hours per week the to get in at 1 [p.m. Sundays] and “What [the minimum wage for Treasurer and was elected libraries at Brandeis University, people want to get in earlier than 1 increase] means is that we are able with 83.9 percent of the vote. Lehigh University, New York p.m. So that still is something we to hire fewer students or students Ronnie Wang, Michael University and the University want to be able to do, but given are able to work fewer hours,” Douglass, Brittany Fallon and of Rochester are opened aver- the budget crunch and the frozen McCarthy said. “So far that hasn’t Ben Brown were all elected aged 109.8 hours — almost positions, we’re not able to do it impacted our hours, but it has senators with 50, 47.38, 46.07 seven hours more per week than right now.” impacted the number of students and 34.10 percent of the vote, Swem. Had the extended hours been we’re able to hire.” Lauren Lamp — the flat hat respectively. Prior to the budget cuts, enacted, Swem would have been McCarthy said that she hopes New and old SA members celebrated the results of the ’07 election. “Get more bang with Wang,” Swem had been planning on open 112 hours per week, more to have an increase in funding Wang said when asked for a extending its weekday hours. than most of the universities that will allow her to begin filling few words for the freshman “The second priority — we examined. vacant positions and extend library class. “My strategy was really heard this not only from stu- The recent minimum wage hours further within the next few to talk to people in all the fresh- dents but from graduate students increase has also affected the years. man halls.” She added that she relied on her close network of friends from her home in Northern Virginia to 1,000 families expected to get the message out. Although unable to attend the meeting, Douglass ran the most directly political campaign, arrive this weekend sending out e-mails to all stu- dents in the “Michael Douglass Families from page 1 undefeated record against the volunteering increased this year for Student Senate” Facebook Tigers, faces Towson University as the Office of Student Affairs group. The e-mails concerned Women’s Chorus, William and in Zable Stadium Saturday at saw “an overwhelming response Douglass’s opposition to the cur- Mary Choir and Wind Symphony 1:00 p.m. from students wanting to wel- rent meal policy. “Since we paid and Orchestra, will take place in Although tickets for the game come families.” over two thousand dollars for our William and Mary Hall at 8:00 are still available, presales indi- Donaldson described the food, it seems that we should get p.m. Friday. At the same time cate a high potential for reach- various responsibilities of the what we paid for,” he said. and location Saturday, all of ing the sell-out mark of 12,259 students that he and Sauvain Douglass brought up the issue the College’s a cappella groups according to Spencer Milne, the assembled. of extending dinner hours to 9:30 will combine their talents for director of ticket operations. “There will be 98 student p.m. to help out those with busy the “William and Mary Sings!” “The Family Weekend game volunteers, participating in schedules who have difficulty concert. has turned into one of the better- roles such as parent registration making it to the dining hall. Finally, student athletes will selling games because of all the greeters, student ambassadors at “It’s going to be a roller coast- be showcasing their talents. The parents that come in,” Milne faculty/parent receptions, lan- er, but they’ll enjoy it,” said women’s soccer team takes on said. tern tour guides, ushers at the junior class president Kevin Dua Drexel University Friday at 7:00 Student volunteers have William & Mary Sings concert ’09. p.m. and University of Delaware become vital to the overall and Lecture Series introductory Sunday afternoon, while Tribe success of Family Weekend. speakers for our participating football, hoping to maintain an According to Ambler, interest in professors,” he said. The lecture series includes a wide variety of topics, includ- ing a discussion by Ambassador, Professor of Law, Associate Professor of Government and Associate Vice Provost for International Affairs Mitchell Reiss on American Foreign Policy and a lecture on dating and col- lege relationships by Associate Professor of Sociology Deirdre Royster. “The students that volunteer for Parents Weekend each year take a lot of pride in the campus community here at William and Mary, and want to show off all that we have got to offer,” Donaldson said. A full schedule of events can be picked up at check-in Friday and Saturday and is also available on the Family Weekend website.

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(We would point to the phenom- lion last year to $585.9 million this year enal investment climate over the past year ­— marks an important step forward for an that would allow most amateur investors endowment that has lagged behind its peers to do remarkably well.) The school should in recent years. embrace any changes it has made, but also The high performance should come as continue to become more aggressive in its no surprise. In a year investments. The endow- when booming domes- ment’s future health lies tic and international In a year when booming mar- in diversification and markets forged ahead at kets forged ahead at impressive integration with inter- impressive rates — giv- rates, any performance lower national markets, some- By Ol i v i a Wa l c h , Fl a t Ha t Ca r t oo n i s t ing investors up to 45 than what the College posted thing that investment percent returns for some leaders have realized and emerging international would have been disappointing. advocated for years. markets — any perfor- Schools with money mance lower than what in international equity Put a face on the campaign the College posted would have been disap- funds and emerging markets saw returns pointing. of about 30 percent and 45 percent for the platforms or no goals for the year, but I haven’t Investment returns of 20 percent or higher year, respectively. The College has rightly heard or read anything about them. And frankly, I were the norm this year for university understood that it needs to move away from Kalyani Phansalkar want to. I want to listen to their ideas, visions and endowments. Yale University’s endowment an investment portfolio dominated by con- Flat Hat Staff columnist thoughts. More than anything, I want this to be dif- grew at a rate of 28 percent, the highest servative stocks and bonds, and it should ferent from high school — I want this to be more performer of schools that have reported so continue to become more aggressive in its than just a popularity contest. far. The College compared well with other investments so that it may one day catch up I don’t want to be harsh, nor do I want to discour- large and prestigious endowments, includ- to its peers. In two days, I received at least seven group invi- age candidates from campaigning fervently, but I ing the University of Pennsylvania, which It is significant that investment returns tations on Facebook from random freshmen asking just want to actually know the person for whom I’m reported investment returns of 20.2 percent, have overshadowed our fundraising prob- me to vote for them. Facebook has already taken voting. There are many officer positions open for and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, lems, and College President Gene Nichol over my life, but this constant bombardment of the freshman class, each requiring different creden- which saw a 22.1 percent return on its and others may be quick to capitalize on requests is a big turnoff. Honestly, it’s gotten to the tials. As a voter, I want to know what each candi- investments. this increase for public relations reasons. point where I can barely stop myself from scream- date can do to satisfy the position’s obligations. High returns on the endowment are criti- However, domestic markets may not be ing, “No! I will not vote for you!” What does this mean for our future leaders? cal for the College, particularly given the as favorable over the next 12 months as I can understand campaigning and getting your Perhaps they can include some of their ideas on recent state budget cuts. A strong endow- they were over the last year. For this reason, name out there — but so far, that’s all I’ve been get- their posters. Or they can even stand outside the ment allows the school more independence College decision makers must also act to ting. Everywhere I go, whether it’s the University UC with a poster, making it easier for people to see from the state and also allows the College ensure that our investment strategy is guid- Center, my classes, my residence hall or even a to continue to bolster support for financial ed by savvy, market-based decision making. random restroom, all I see is a plethora of colored There are many officer positions open papers plastered to the bulletin boards. The funny thing is that they all obnoxiously shout the same for the fresman class ... As a voter, I The Flat Hat welcomes submissions to the Opinions section. Letters to the Editor and Opinions columns are message. By default, there is the person’s name want to know what each candidate can due at 5 p.m. Sunday for publication the following Tuesday and at 5 p.m. Wednesday for the following Friday. All written in some bold, eye-catching font, a picture submissions must be typed and double-spaced, and must include the author’s name, telephone number and any do to satisfy the position’s obligations. relevant titles or affiliations with campus or national groups. Letters may be no more than 300 words; columns of them in an impressive situation and the position may be no more than 700 words. Letters must be e-mailed to [email protected]. The Flat Hat reserves for which they’re running. I came back to my dorm the right to edit all material. Because of space limitations, The Flat Hat may not publish all submissions. The Flat one day and saw about a dozen of these flyers fight- them, talk to them and ask questions. In any case, I Hat Editorial Board meets before each issue to discuss the position taken by editorials. Unsigned editorials are ing for about a foot of cork strip. But, on the bright feel like there has been a huge communication gap written by a designated member of the Editorial Board. All Board editorials reflect the consensus of the Editorial side, at least the colors of the papers were different. between the vote-seekers and the vote-givers. With Board. Letters, columns, graphics and cartoons reflect the view of the author only. As a freshman, it is more important for me to these elections now over, we have run out of time to know what the candidates are going to do rather rectify our indifference toward some candidates. than what they look like. First of all, I have a hard I am sure there are some candidates who are time keeping track of names to begin with because actively seeking support throughout campus, but I meet so many new people every day. With this I have not come across any such endeavors. It constant influx of new names, remembering some is true that we are just freshmen, still trying to Fed up with Family Weekend name on a campaign poster I saw in microeconom- acclimate ourselves and a little unsure about cam- ics class becomes rather overwhelming, unless, of paigning in college. The campus is large and it is visit their kids, enjoying free shit along the way course, the candidate uses a cheesy slogan — those hard to get the word out effectively. But, I look (continental breakfasts and brunches, mainly). are always welcome! forward to next year’s elections, when the excuses Sherif Abdelkarim Again, I was referred to the website, where, I was not interested in any candidates because for conspicuously missing platforms will not be Flat Hat Staff columnist upon entering, I was inundated by announce- their platforms seemed as thin as their colored quite as plentiful. ments of weekend golf, a string of women’s soc- paper. By no means am I saying that they have no Kalyani Phansalkar is a freshman at the College. cer games, concerts, lectures, football, a presi- dential address, street fairs, high-protein foods, Unless your parents have boarded their flights international study expos, picnics, museum or are half an hour away on the interstate, there’s exhibits, misguided campus tours and, my favor- still a chance to ask them not to visit this week- ite, open classes. Budget cuts limit library jobs end. Otherwise, these next few paragraphs will I’m not too sure about these open classes. be little more than a let-down and self-defeating Parents in our classes are like us during another library. I learned that it will take at least a in their purpose. Blowout. Some parents really have no idea what semester for this long-standing department to be Alas, Family Weekend is here yet again, bring- they’re paying this College to teach their kids, Candyce Collins integrated with technical services in the basement ing back to mind the cataclysmic horrors of and likewise some professors hold really strong Guest Columnist and for the staff to be distributed throughout the move-in day. Sure, it’s only been a month since opinions, as they should. In fact, if you are a library. then, but we can use a break. Since this is absurd professor and are reading this, make it a point to Along with the rest of the department, I was (it’s only been a month), the next best thing to jump about the classroom in hysteria, foaming at saddened by these decisions. Everyone in the do would be to give our parents a break, vicari- the mouth, ranting and raving like mad. When I returned to school last month, I heard department was going to be placed in different ously relieving us of the stresses of on-campus I don’t know, while mulling over Family about new things on campus, such as the fresh- areas of the library. If I decide to stay, I’ll be food, insufficient funds and the therapeutic inti- Weekend, I think maybe it’s not so bad after men receiving track bags during orientation and placed in the basement, joining technical ser- macies of a parent-child reunion. all. Granted, you’ll fall further behind in your the construction of the Jimmye Laycock Football vices. The considerable government department Maybe it’s my bitter old age as a student here, reading, and you probably won’t be able go out Center and Lake Motoaka Amphitheater. I was workload will then move down to technologi- but I’m not a fan of these weekends. In fact, I Saturday night, but then again you wouldn’t have happy when I learned about them because I cal services, which is currently understaffed and annually ask my parents not to attend, as we all been anyway. If you really want to see your par- thought that our school had an increased budget. overloaded with work. How is the work expected have our separate errands to run. Besides, this ents before Fall Break, have them visit another Not too soon afterward, however, I learned that to be done when it is incorporated into another weekend is really set up for freshmen parents Gov. Tim Kaine was considering to cut the budget department that will not consider the government anyway. Maybe it’s my bitter old age as a by 7 percent. I did not think too much about it work a priority? To confirm this stubborn belief of mine, I until I found out that it would affect me directly. The budget cuts keep the library from hiring, asked Beth Fagan ’11 and Olivia Walch ’11 from student here, but I’m not a fan of I heard there were going to be cuts at Swem these weekends. In fact, I annu- Oregon and Virginia, respectively, whether their Library where I work. Hiring was going to be The budget cuts affect everyone parents were planning to show their faces this ally ask my parents not to attend. limited, as well as the money available to pay weekend. The answer is no. For Fagan, they students. Even if I wanted to, I could not work here, not just the employees of the were too far. For Walch, too close. On the other over eight hours a week. Although the minimum library. ... What will happen to it hand, Michelle Kelley ’09 explained that her weekend when it’s not so crowded. They won’t wage has gone up, I also learned that I would not after all these cuts take place? parents were on their way over. have to pay $30 to see you, and you can lead the be receiving an immediate raise because, at six I did some research to get to the truth of tour yourself. As for lectures, well, I’m sure the dollars an hour, I am above the new minimum things, dropping by the Dean of Students professor won’t care if you have your mom sit in wage. This means that recent hires are being having longer hours and giving raises to students. office to talk to Graduate Assistant Ben Boone. on a Tuesday morning chemistry lab. In addition, paid almost as much as I am, even though I have It has also been the cause of closing a useful We chewed the fat a while, not talking much there are plenty of ways of getting a free lunch been working in the library for one-and-a-half department within the library. Is there another about the impending parental orgy of academic around here (asking nicely works best). But even years. This was not too bad, but it did not make area at this institution which has had so much activities, athletic events, orientations and lec- quick family visits can get hectic, in which case me happy. taken away from it? We use the library all the tures to eclipse this weekend. He did tell me, there’s e-mail, great for maintaining personal Then I learned that the department of the library time. Budget cuts should affect something that we though, about the Family Weekend website relationships with loved ones. that I work in, the government department, was do not use. (www.wm.edu/studentaffairs/familyweekend). I will end by returning to Ambler’s argument: going to be integrated with technical services. The budget cuts affect everyone here, not just Eventually, I talked to Assistant Vice President “Family Weekend is all about sharing W&M The government department is in charge of the the employees of the library. The library is no for Student Affairs Ginger Ambler, who provided traditions through the events on the schedule — government stacks and microfiche next to its longer open as long as it used to be, and it will me with a pretty accurate idea of what this week- athletics, the history of the campus, excellent desk. Beyond filing and processing, the employ- not be as efficient as it once was. The library is end’s all about. faculty lectures, W&M Sings concert showcasing ees commonly help students find information for a very important part of everyone’s education According to Ambler, “anywhere from 1,000 the a cappella community, etc. I am sure there their government papers and help other patrons here at the College. What will happen to it after to 1,200 families register for the weekend each are some traditions not on our schedule as well, with directions within the library. The employ- all these cuts take place? They already affect us year,” with slightly more parents of seniors and including a nice dinner out with Mom and Dad ees also get books and brochures for faculty and considerably, and they have not even been com- freshmen attending. Since the weekend isn’t and shopping with them off campus.” serve as the go-between for interlibrary loans and pleted yet. funded by the College, parents actually pay to Sherif Abdelkarim is a junior at the College. patrons who want a government document from Candyce Collins is a junior at the College. Page 6 Friday, September 28, 2007 Variety Editor Alice Hahn Associate Variety Editor Megan Doyle Associate Variety Editor Ashley Morgan Va r i e t y [email protected] Kindling Blue Talon cooks enthusiasm up movie night fun By Kevin Mooney Sizemore said. He heard about the The Flat Hat event just by word of mouth. in College’s Now in its second year, the As the sky darkens on a hot Blue Talon Summer Movie Series summer night and the tourists lit- has been continued largely thanks tering the streets start to disperse, to the substantial community foundation Colonial Williamsburg develops response. an invigorating atmosphere. Fami- “Last year we [rented] the Spotswood Society tours lies and students spread blankets screen, but it was so successful provide glimpse of and lawn chairs in the middle of that we decided to purchase it,” Prince George Street, for the Blue Wood said. And now, with the sup- Wren’s history Talon’s Summer Movie Series, port of other community organiza- where every Sunday a different tions, such as Merchants Square, By Michelle Ju movie is projected on a screen set the city of Williamsburg and The The Flat Hat up outside the restaurant. Peanut Shoppe, the movie night’s The event is held during the future is increasingly assured. “It’s The Christopher Wren Building, with its summer and presented by the definitely returning next year,” auburn brick edifice bordered by a quaint Blue Talon, with many other local Wood said. white fence, commanded a quiet, dignified stores. Starting in July, movies The movie series provides a splendor. The dark center hall smells of including “Casablanca,” “Batman” way to advertise the restaurant aged wood and is embellished with a deep and “Airplane!” were shown, that — unlike print ads or other teal. Attracted by this historic building, but this weekend marks the last forms of advertising — can tourists and history buffs stumble through movie night of the season. The also give something back to the the portico and the heavy doors to find Blue Talon will wrap up its sum- Williamsburg community. “Really, themselves greeted by members of the mer movie series Sunday at sunset it is to give back to our clientele to Spotswood Society. with a showing of “The Lord of say thank you,” Wood said. The Spotswood Society is composed of the Rings: The Fellowship of the The movies are appealing nearly 40 students who present the Wren Ring.” to the Williamsburg commu- Building and its history by offering tours An informal setting defines nity. “They’re just campy and for tourists and prospective students. Ryan every aspect of the Blue Talon fun,” Wendy Craighill, another Lintelman ’09, a new member of the group, movie night. Attendees must bring Williamsburg resident, said. She lead a tour into a room formerly used as a their own seating. Food is avail- heard of the movie night through school for American Indians, now called the able from the restaurant itself, in Blue Talon’s website. “It’s free, Classical Grammar School. He mentioned addition to 25-cent popcorn pro- open and fun. And I love the car- the English courtroom-style benches and vided by Retro’s and ice cream toons. I come every week.” As a pointed at the pulpit, noting, “We let little from the adjacent Baskin Robbins. treat for those who come a little kids stand up here.” Even the time the movie starts early, old black-and-white car- The Wren Building, famed to be the is rarely set in stone. “We don’t toons, such as “Big Bad Sinbad” nation’s oldest academic building in really have a starting time,” Blue and other favorites, are shown continuous use, was originally constructed Talon Manager Louise Wood said. beforehand. in four years and completed in 1699. It alice hahn — the flat hat “We just wait ’til it gets dark.” The Blue Talon is open daily has survived three destructive fires and Directing a tour into the Great Hall of the Wren building, Alice Real ’08 points out a picture of The atmosphre appeals to from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Information once served as a college and dormitory Queen Anne. After the Wren burned in 1705, Queen Anne gave money to help rebuild the school. patrons. “It’s outdoors, really about the menu and the movie for approximately 100 students and six open and a good environment,” series can be found on its website, professors. Former College President the ritual’s most central role, as students toss classes — one shift per week for two to Williamsburg resident John bluetalonbistro.com. Timothy Sullivan founded the Spotswood sprigs of holly upon which they’ve placed three hours. Two tour guides are available Society in 1996 stipulating that students the stresses of the previous semester into the to guide individual groups per shift. “Tour epresent the Wren Building. The group is led roaring blaze. guides hang out in the center hall and wait by Louise Kale, the executive director of the After showing off the Blue Room on the for people to come in,” Micheal Blackman historical campus. top floor — the meeting room for former ’09, a Spotswood Society member, said. As Lintelman proceeded with the tour, chancellors as well as the Board of Visitors “The tours are based on the tourists’ interest. escorting the tour group into the Great Hall, — Lintelman finally descended a staircase Some want to see just the chapel, while he pointed to the grand tables lining the back to the main level, explaining, “These others want to see the basement.” wooden walls. “They pull these tables out [staircases] weren’t originally here. They Being an envoy of such a historic emblem like in ‘Harry Potter,’” Lintelman said. The were added because of fire hazards,” he offers bragging rights. room is used for the College’s Yule Log said. “It’s like being an ambassador to the city,” celebrations; the gargantuan fireplace plays The job is structured conveniently around Lintelman said. “There is a sense of honor in presenting Williamsburg. Somehow, a lot of tourists somehow start their day there.” The members agreed that perhaps the best part of the job is meeting new people. “I love seeing different people who are interested in seeing history,” Blackman said. “Quintes- sential people with cameras, old people that just want to get to know the place,” A great variety of people tour the building. “The best thing is talking to strangers, like fourth graders and the Hungarians. Not to mention, foreign dignitaries,” Spotswood Society member Jackie Woods ’09 said. Joining the Spotswood Society is a process as competitive as it is selective; it entails an application, an interview and a letter of recommendation. Selected students are notified in the spring and must undergo “a two-day intensive history boot camp” in the fall, according to Woods. The tour ended with Pat Mott ’09, a veteran tour guide, who takes an interest in alice hahn — the flat hat the building’s previous devastations, such as The second floor hallway houses pictures of 15 past presidents of the College. The most Alex haglund — the flat hat recent addition is of Timothy Sullivan who retired in 2005. See spotswood page 7 The Blue Talon’s Summer Movie Series draws to a close this Sunday. Popcorn critiques, 21-inch screen leave columnist missing his Schmommy

“I’m fine, this trailer is just so sad.” majoring in English?” I never told Schmadel friends can be blamed for the fall of great men I still pine for Schmadel’s beautiful computer before, but that might have been the most like King Lear, Michael Jackson and Whitney James Damon monitor, but that is not what made his friendship humiliating moment of my life. It was only the Houston. Why did no one tell King Lear that confusion corner Columnist so valuable to me. What I miss most is his ability two of us in our cavernous Jamestown attic Goneril and Regan were bad news? Why did no to find fault in everything I did. The way I made room, yet I felt more embarrassed than the time one warn Whitney Houston that Bobby Brown my bed, the way I popped my popcorn, even the my voice cracked while I was giving a speech in and crack are two of the world’s most destructive way I watered my plant — all of these things sixth grade or the time I accidentally called my substances? Sometimes we miss the strangest things about were fair game for Schmadel’s critical eye. It got kindergarten teacher “Mommy” during class. I should thank Schmadel for keeping me in line people. I have only been a junior for one month to the point where I might leave the room to make For a long time I resented Schmadel for calling while I was 300 miles from my own mother. One and I already lament the loss of my sophomore popcorn, afraid I would be critiqued for burning me a terrible writer. While he lacked tact, the other memory stands out in my mind. Andrew roommate Andrew Schmadel. Don’t worry; he’s my bag. things he said weren’t completely unfounded. and I were having some friends over to our not dead — just studying in Scotland for the One experience stands out in my mind as I am not the strongest writer and never will be. room to watch a movie on his glorious computer semester. While my current living situation is indicative of our roommate relationship. I had I struggle with clarity and originality in every monitor. I forgot to make my bed from the night going swimmingly, I miss the distinctly motherly just written a short paper for an English class and Confusion Corner column that I write. Friends before, but when I came into the room I found my presence my friend Andrew had in my life. In wanted someone to look over my essay. I asked should be considerate of each other, but a good blankets neatly folded. I looked up at Schmadel short, I miss my Schmommy. him to take a look. Schmadel glanced over the friend should be the first person to point out our who violently pushed his vacuum cleaner along Were I more superficial, I would mourn the paper for several minutes as I bit my lip. “What defects, albeit in a more respectful way. the carpet. “We have company coming over in absence of Schmadel’s 21-inch computer monitor. do you think?” I asked. Through his incessant nagging of my every a couple of minutes,” he said. “Could you put On rainy days when he was in physics lab, I His eyes shot at me and he responded, “James, fault, Schmadel did what every decent friend some sodas in the fridge?” I smiled, and carefully would skip class, pull down the shades and watch I can’t believe you’re an English major.” should do: He tried to make me a better person. placed the cans of Diet Pepsi and Sierra Mist old film trailers on his computer. When he came My fingers tingled as my heart began to race; I I know for a fact that had Professor Xavier beside tins of prebaked biscotti and fat-free into the room, tears would be welling up in my feared that the shock of this statement would give been a more critical friend of Magneto, then yogurt. Everything was in its right place. eyes because I had watched the trailer for David me a heart attack. “What do you mean?” I asked. the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants would never James Damon is a Confusion Corner Lynch’s “The Elephant Man” 17 times. “Well, it’s your style. It’s so typical, and the have been formed, and countless human and columnist. He’s planning a trip to Scottland over “Are you okay, James?” Schmadel would ask me. things you say are so contrived. Are you really mutant lives could have been spared. Complacent fall break. Friday, September 28, 2007 Page 7 Turn off the lights to get turned on That Girl Emily Powell behind closed doors Columnist Marlana Ashe

If you’ve walked through the By Samantha Fien-Helfman That reason might be hard to understand at hedges in Colonial Williamsburg That Girl Columnist times, but I couldn’t have asked for a better at night, you know what it’s like place to spend my college years. to be gripped by fear. Your heart’s Marlana Ashe is a passionate, down-to- What made you want to graduate beating, you’re shuffling your earth young woman who values personal early? feet as fast as you can and you’re relationships, her ability to make a I felt like I had served my purpose breathing as if you’ve just run a difference and diversity at the College. This here. I did not come into school with that mile. The thing that makes this so trait was evident by her candidness and her being my plan in mind. I’ve been going scary, other than the gripping ghost ability to speak freely about her experiences to summer school every summer and the story that precedes it, is the stuffy during our interview. Her rational outlook opportunity just arose. It’s a great way to and almost claustrophobia-inducing shave before this, because while a around his eyes as a blindfold. Now complements her humorous and light- save money, too. Now that graduation is darkness. In reality, people who little brush of stubble can get some — with the man at her mercy — the hearted nature. Since elementary school, actually approaching though, it’s gotten fear the dark actually fear what is girls ready to orgasm, for others it girl can tease him until she’s ready. Marlana has had her heart set on the College. really difficult. I’m always on the verge hidden in it — the mystery of the will have them ready to go. In the Try licking his lips and always pull The people, the beautiful campus and the of tears because of how much I’m going unknown veiled by every shadow. dark you can follow the outline of away right when he’s really enjoying atmosphere: All qualities she desired in a to miss this place. William and Mary But darkness doesn’t always have her body, touching curves and spots it. If you want to have sex, you can campus matched up. Now, as she gets to continues to become a better place as this to be terrifying; the thrill of the that you would have jumped over let him know the true definition of ready to graduate a semester early, Marlana semester progresses and I feel that, as a unknown can be a major turn-on in for the main attraction in the light. a cock tease. He’ll be excited by the reflects on some of her achievements, student, I won’t be able to see the heights it the bedroom. Some secret areas that deserve a element of surprise, not knowing challenges and memories at the College. reaches. I live here. Eat here. Go to classes Some people are so timid in their little more time and energy are the which body part you are going to Can you tell me about some of your here. It all becomes a lifestyle and it is hard sex lives that having sex or making collarbone, along her ribs and the touch next, and with so much built- involvements on campus? to give that up so quickly. It’s going to be out with the lights on is the kinkiest thighs. More time means more than up sexual tension the restraints may I was a member of the Honor Council tough not to have it. thing on the menu. That concept a stroke or two; if you take time to eventually give way. but was not able to serve this year because What is one way in which you’ve is all backward — when the lights lightly caress those areas, leaving That’s the point of having sex I’m graduating early and would not be stepped outside your comfort zone? go off, the heat turns up. Don’t get the inner thighs for last, she’ll be in the dark; some have sex in the able to fulfill all the requirements. Honor This past summer I studied abroad in me wrong, seeing the look on your more than ready when you bring it dark because they feel that’s the Council has truly shown me the integrity of Florence. It was a huge deal for me because lover’s face when he or she orgasms home. only way to loosen their restraints. the student body because, for the most part, it was my first plane ride ever. Other than is hot. But what about all the little Many people play little games Everyone feels the same in the those who turn in cases are students. I have a train trip to Rome and other trips planned parts that you miss because you’re before sex to get them in the mood dark — the chaos and confusion of also been a member of Ebony Expressions by the program, we got on the plane there too busy concentrating with your — stripteases and love dice come bodies moving, the heartbeats and since the start of my freshman year. The and then turned around one month later eyes,penis or vagina? The feeling to mind. The element of darkness gasping. It might be a way to get out group is comprised of mostly women and to take the plane back. While I was there of your partner’s heartbeat, her can be integrated into most of those of your own skin and feel like your has acted as a small sisterhood, enabling though, my friend and I really decided breathing getting heavier and faster, warm-ups, too. Here is another partner’s not judging you. If this is me to keep my spiritual base at school. I to try something new. For the most part, the sweat on his back — those little excellent game can get almost the case, maybe use the games and love children so I’ve always tried to do we restricted ourselves to just classes and things is what makes sex in the dark anyone to the brink of an orgasm, the security of the dark to become something with them: my first year I tutored didn’t try anything new. I’m a huge music more intense. and if played well can be continued more comfortable with yourself kindergarten with CPK [College Partnership fiend and I did not bring an iPod, computer, When it’s about that time and straight through to guaranteed and your partner. It’s true that the for Kids] and right now I am working radio or anything. The only time I could the lights get turned off, draw out orgasms. You’ll need either a grass is always greener on the other with AVID [Advancement Via Individual listen to music was when we woke up the foreplay. Your fingers can do computer chair with arms or a bed side, and once you know every inch Determination], a new program working early to watch videos on television. They the work that your eyes would with posts. Take a few neckties of each other by touch, it will be with kids who are considered underachievers would only play Rihanna, which was not normally do. I’m not saying to use and make sure his hands are tied that much more exciting to see the to reach their full potential. Lastly, a major sufficient. her nipples like you’re reading to either the arms of the chair or ecstasy on your partner’s face in involvement for me has been with Alpha What do you think you are going to Braille. If you take some time and the bedposts. They don’t have to clear light. Kappa Alpha, a historically black sorority miss most? move from the neck down, you can be tight; you’ll see that the point is Emily Powell is the Flat Hat sex on campus. It’s been helpful to have an The randomness. I’m really going to heat her up with both your lips and definitely not to cut off circulation columnist. She has many scarves with interactive way of learning lessons in both miss the unpredictability and spontaneity your fingertips. It’s always wise to to his hands. Use another tie to wrap various patterns. business and service. I’ve served as both the that occurs on a regular basis. Other house financial secretary, treasurer and chair of the girls and I will sometimes get up in the scholarship committee. Our chapter is so middle of the night just to take a walk. small it’s nearly impossible to not be in some Other nights we will go and raid Wawa. Society offers glimpse of Wren’s history type of leadership [position], but it’s a great And some lucky nights, we will get the way to learn the infrastructure of our sorority futon and slide down the stairs on it as if Spotswood from page 6 underground passageway into by [creating] the necessity to be active. we were on a roller coaster. It is just those the burial chamber of countless Why did you want to join AKA? little things that I will really miss. When I the infamous fire of 1859. “The colonial figures, Mott replied, There were a number of reasons. I’m an am back at home, I can’t just pick up and library on the main level was the “The only people who can do only child, so I really value relationships. do things like that. My friends at home will most flammable at the time,” the crypt crawl [are those in] I knew a sorority would be a great way have other obligations: school, kids, etc. Mott said. “Someone kicked the Spotswood Society.” to build relationships that would last a They won’t be able to get up and play with over the lamp, and the whole The Wren Building houses lifetime. I would see girls on campus who me whenever I decide to do something. place went up in flames.” enough secrets to spark were sisters, and they seemed nice. I started What job are you both applying for? He finished the tour with an candid interest — the crypt, going to the AKA-sponsored programs in Well we went to the Career Fair together anecdote of the crypt, pulling ghost legends and the recent attempts to get to know them better. When and learned about a job with the Close- out an old black-and-white controversy of the Wren cross, my friends said they were also planning to Up Foundation. The position is available photograph of the crypt, home which now sits enclosed in [participate in recruitment], I was excited starting January until June, which is perfect to the coffin of Lord Botetourt. a clear case in the chapel. to go through the process with them. Also, for us. We would be working with students “The crypt under the chapel Nonetheless, the best-kept secret many women who touched my life as and taking them around Capitol Hill, hosting is creepy but really cool,” he that the building has to offer is a child are Alpha Kappa Alpha women, different seminars and explaining to them said. the Spotswood Society, which including my mom. Seeing their poise the different aspects of government. It’s neat When asked about the continues traditions through as women and hearing about my mom’s because you don’t have to be a government infamous “crypt crawl,” in enlightening tales and accounts experiences pushed me to want to be able or education major; their biggest concern is which students crawl through an of the building itself. to have similar opportunities as an AKA. that you can interact well with kids and stay alice hahn — the flat hat The service aspect played a huge role in up to date on your own current events. my decision as well. The Nu Chi Chapter What would you say your ideal job, 10 SUDOKU of AKA runs a mentoring program called years from now, would be? easy hard Project D.I.V.A. (Developing Intellectual I would love to be a clinical psychologist and Valuable Adolescents), which really with my own practice. I would want to be interested me given my love of kids. working with a school district so that if Overall, I am really glad I did it. kids had problems, they could refer them Have you been happy with your to my office. I also want my own family experiences at the College? development center. In my hometown Yes, I’ve always wanted to come here. [Portsmouth, Va.], there are a lot of people When I was in elementary school, I used who are homeless or jobless and, as a result, to come to William and Mary for Saturday they decide to hustle. Portsmouth has a enrichment programs. I loved it. In addition “no tolerance policy,” meaning if you get to that program, I saw the amazing time kicked out of school, you are not allowed

answers at flathatnews.comat answers that my cousin had here during her years to come back. Because of this, a lot of the at the College. I felt like William and Mary would-be probation kids just turn to selling was the type of school I needed: I had drugs. I would want to guide, educate and looked at other colleges and universities train. Ideally, I could help implement an and did not think that their atmosphere after-school program where students could would be conducive to the type of learning learn vocational skills and have job training environment I needed. William and Mary and placement in those jobs. I think having has been a great mix. Sometimes it is tough, those skills is one way of decreasing the but I know that I was put here for a reason. kids on the streets. horoscopes

Virgo: Aug. 23 - Sept. 22 Sagittarius: Nov. 22 - Dec. 21 Pisces: Feb. 19 - March 20 Gemini: May 21- June 21 This week, you will become motivated You knew that nutmeg-induced You just can’t seem to figure out that You might be depressed over the Redskins’ to change the College’s official color to hallucinations were going to be problem set, can you? Fear not; just ask week three loss, but it could be worse. You red because of all the tape that surrounds strange, but you never thought Boris Sam Sadler to form a committee, and could be a Redskins fan who also reads every fucking thing on campus. the Blade would propose to you. within two years you may have results. “Harry Potter”. Talk about depressing.

Libra: Sept. 23 - Oct. 22 Capricorn: Dec. 22 - Jan. 19 Aries: March 21 - April 19 Cancer: June 22 - July 22 Speaking of which, don’t be alarmed If you get bored this week, try this: Go Your physics professor encourages curi- You’ll be thankful for the Health Center this week if you hear Gene Nichol to flathatnews.com, register as anony- osity, but he won’t know what to say this week when you hurt your neck announce our new mascot: the College mous to hide your identity and bitch when you ask him how Gene Nichol trying to fellate yourself over how Bureaucratic Clusterfucks. about things that don’t concern you. could pull off a five-minute keg stand. intelligent you sounded in class today.

Scorpio: Oct. 23 - Nov. 21 Aquarius: Jan. 20 - Feb. 18 Taurus: April 20 - May 20 Leo: July 23 - Aug. 22 You’ll have to keep yourself from punch- You will decide this week to join the Don’t play into the media hype that Yeah, you’re right: A blind man in a ing those slow walkers in the back of the large group of people who are offend- president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is the wheelchair could have finished the head. Don’t worry, the stars will make ed by our sex column. Not because you most evil force in the world. That honor construction on Landrum Drive by now. sure they receive their come-uppance. care, but because you never get laid. clearly goes to Parking Services. — compiled by Alexander Ely Page 8 Friday, September 28, 2007

Reviews Editor Conor McKay Associate Reviews Editor Alex Guillén Re v i e w s [email protected] CW spreads this fall’s hot ‘Gossip’ By david mendler The prime time show is written encounters with Serena, eventually that goes along with being so beautiful. The Flat Hat by Josh Schwartz, the creator of leading to a relationship. And as shallow and superficial as this “The O.C.” Speaking of “The O.C.,” While the show is definitely quality may sound, that is what the audience In a posh world filled with money Schwartz’s newest project bears a entertainment, could it be considered lives for. Within the first half-hour and privilege, social hierarchy reigns great resemblance to his previous a high-quality acting drama? Let’s of the pilot, it is revealed that Serena supreme. A lifestyle filled with rich show. Different coast, same story? not kid ourselves. The show serves slept with Blair’s boyfriend before socialites throwing wild parties, While it may appear that “Gossip its purpose: It displays stereotypical she went to boarding school, which sipping martinis and enjoying New Girl” is similar to Fox’s famed teen- and mostly unrealistic situations of York City nightlife, all on their driven soap opera, “Gossip Girl” has glamorized people and all the drama See ‘gossip’ page 9 parents’ dime. While this may more credibility, as the program was seem unrealistic to the everyday derived from a book series. With high school student, the CW’s new genuine characters and relatively series, “Gossip Girl,” illustrates the more believable plotlines — I say courtesy photo — sub pop romanticized lives of such teenagers this very loosely — the show may growing up in the affluent Upper be on its way to being one the fall’s East Side. Based on the book series biggest hits. Even before the show’s Iron & Wine by author Cecily von Ziegesar, the premiere, a huge fan base had television show depicts the petty developed among people who had drama that plagues the everyday lives read the books, With the absence in of teenagers everywhere. the fall television schedule of a teen- breaks lo-fi The show is narrated by Kristen focused melodrama, “Gossip Girl” Bell (“Veronica Mars”) as Gossip may find its audience. Girl, an inside informant who is In terms of acting, Lively provides shell on ‘Dog’ somehow in the know about all the a surprisingly stellar performance as latest drama involving the admired the likeable rich girl, Serena. While By Philip zapfel cast of characters. While keeping having a relatively thin resume, The Flat Hat her identity top secret, she blogs Lively was able to convey endearing about the juicy details of the clique’s qualities in a character that could Over the last five years, Sam Beam has been drama. easily come across as spoiled or a model of consistency. He has released two full- The series stars Blake Lively vacant. Meester is equally convincing length albums and numerous EPs under his Iron & (“Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants”) as the mean and conniving Blair. Wine moniker, all of which featured finger-picked as Serena van der Woodsen, the She showcased her acting ability by folk guitar in an intimate setting accompanied by former reigning queen bee of an showing her evil side in portraying his signature deep, husky, almost whisper of a exclusive Manhattan private school, Blair’s manipulative, stop-at-nothing- voice. He gained national attention via his cover who has spent the last school year at a to-get-what-she-wants manner. Penn of “Such Great Heights” on the “Garden State” boarding school in Connecticut. When Badgley (“John Tucker Must Die”) soundtrack, and his 2004 album “Our Endless Serena returns from her long absence, plays Dan Humphrey, the lovable and Numbered Days” was near the top of many best-of she finds herself on the outside of endearing “good guy” who seems lists for that year. the social inner circle and that her unconcerned with money and the However, there have been signs of change for old friend, Blair Waldorf, played by lifestyle that goes with it. He has courtesy photo — The cw Beam. His last EP, “Woman King,” was the first to Leighton Meester (“Surface”), is now a genuine quality that’s translated The CW’s new teen soap, “Gossip Girl,” stars Blake Lively as Serena van der feature full-band instrumentation and had a much her biggest enemy. through his character in his awkward Woodsen, the socialite at the center of the show’s teen drama. more polished production value than anything before “Endless Numbered Days.” Iron & Wine’s latest release, “The Shepherd’s Dog,” follows the EP’s lead and is filled with a much wider range of instruments and compositions than any of Beam’s ‘Sydney White’ lacks fairy dust previous works. For many artists, especially those so reliant on By greg glazier comedies transplants a beloved familiar college campus. The evil the close-knit, lo-fi ambience that Iron & Wine The Flat Hat Disney princess from fairy tale to queen is now Rachel Witchburn once fully embraced, a change like this would freshman year of college. The film (Sara Paxton, “Aquamarine”), a be dangerous, even fatal to the artist’s eventual Before I begin this review, I’d attempts to update the classic story sorority girl whose magic mirror is output. However, this album is less a step out like to personally thank Starbucks of Snow White, but bad acting and an online ranking of the campus’s of character for Iron & Wine than a growth for the grande Americano which unoriginality make for a sleepy hottest undergrads. The seven into a larger world; Beam’s songwriting shines kept me awake and receptive and dopey miss at modernization. dwarves are now seven dorks who brightly in his most expansive and experimental for the 90 minutes required to Let’s start with what “Sydney befriend Sydney after her expulsion album yet, helped by the new arrangements and watch “Sydney White.” Without White” does best. It’s entertaining from Witchburn’s bleached blond accompaniments. it, I would have lost consciousness to see how the filmmakers chose kingdom of Kappa Phi Nu. And of The opener “Pagan Angel and a Borrowed about 45 seconds in, right after the to update such a well-known story. course Prince Charming is tossed courtesy photo — motown Car” starts familiarly, with a lo-fi sound opening film’s first cliche. Starring Amanda Our heroine is now tomboyish and in as Tyler Prince (Matt Long, into an upbeat country tune and Beam singing Bynes (“Hairspray”) as the title gawky rather than innocent and “Ghostrider”), the hunky frat boy “Love was a promise made of smoke / In a frozen character, this latest addition to pristine, and the spooky fairy tale who falls for Sydney. copse of trees.” But from there, the song expands, the catalogue of humorless teen forest she wanders through is the The filmmakers also include Cham raps featuring rolling piano and violin as Beam weaves plenty of verbal references to the a story about dirty pews, drunken kings and fairy tale, the funniest example outlaw angels. The song opens the floodgates to occurring when the seven dorks to ‘Victory’ an entirely new place, and Beam leads us through march past Witchburn with a this Southern Gothic universe over the next 45 sarcastic greeting of “Hi, ho.” By Genice philips minutes. These allusions are generally The Flat Hat The best songs are the ones that stick out from amusing, and there is real humor in the usual Iron & Wine fare, which stand as proof seeing Sneezy rendered as a nasal With his biggest hit, “Ridin,’” Southern- that Beam’s adventurousness serves him well. spray-huffing hypochondriac. style rapper Chamillionaire raked numerous “White Tooth Man” opens with a sitar and soon However, that’s not enough to awards (Grammy, BET Hip-Hop Awards), explodes into a paranoid, absurdist detective story. save ‘Sydney.’ becoming a household name from the “Carousel” has more atmosphere than any Iron & This brings us to what the movie Houston rap scene with his very angry and Wine song to date, and Beam’s double-tracked does wrong. It is depressing to bitter first album, “Sound of Revenge.” voice is more haunting than ever, floating above watch such a clever idea stray from But with his sophomore album, “Ultimate the finger-picked guitars like its own apparition. the creative to the cliche. Throwing Victory,” his mood swings have risen to a “Boy with a Coin,” with its slow stomping beat in tired character sketches, such as breaking point, mending his previous days and lyrics of alienation and despair, is truly the the potbellied meathead, the angry of dissing fellow rappers. Chamillionaire most depressed Beam may have ever sounded, and marginalized blogger and the has moved on to money troubles, adulterous and the song shines through as the album’s best. insecure male virgin, might satisfy groupies and deceitful news stories through “The Shepherd’s Dog” even includes a few a sixth grader’s concept of college discontented social commentary. hints at electronic influences (“House By the courtesy photo — universal pictures identity, but lends nothing to a He has a lot to be concerned about, Amanda Bynes [Ce n t e r ] stars as the title character in “Sydney White,” See iron & wine page 9 a live-action modernization of the classic “Snow White” story. See ‘sydney’ page 9 See ‘victory’ page 9 TV’s best and worst commercials: underwear ads win, dessert pizza ads fall flat

the de facto leader of this talking produce stand, series of commercials involving an everyday Anti-pot ads: A poorly drawn landscape and Leaf, who isn’t technically a fruit, but since guy explaining how UPS overcomes delivery and ear-aching music mark the latest in anti-pot Alex Guillén he’s often attached to fruit, he’s okay. obstacles to get your package there faster. The awareness. Each time, a weird guy implores his critical condition Columnist BP: An animated baby drives with some clarity of the ad is amazing, and the guy’s girlfriend or dog to smoke with him. Each time, of his infant friends, looking for an eco- and whiteboard tricks are entertaining to watch. they reject him for an alien or something. It’s wallet-friendly gas station at which to fill up. Finally, the ad is fittingly accompanied by a song almost as if the people who came up with this Aside from the excellent graphics, a catchy tune from The Postal Service. anti-pot campaign were high. These ads don’t Sure, commercials are a kind of necessary makes me tap my foot and search for the nearest Now, the commercials that are so awful they discourage me from smoking marijuana; in fact, evil to make television possible. But they BP. This commercial is excellently executed; it should be taken into the street and shot, if only they encourage it. Each time I see one of these can be something more. When done properly, is difficult to stand out in a field in which the they were tangible. ads, I’m tempted to go puff a joint right away, commercials can actually be entertaining to competitors sell literally the same product. For McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish: This ad features just to spite them. watch — they can aspire to be essentially an example of a bad gasoline ad, read on. two of the fast food chain’s greasy, disgusting Domino’s Oreo Dessert Pizza: And, for that short stories with a bit of product placement. Apple: I am a fan of PC. But then, who filet-o-fish sandwiches arguing over subtle matter, any ad for pizza, but especially when a When done poorly, commercials can be boring, isn’t? The irony of that series of ads is that differences in the pronunciation of the “filet- pizza chain tries to expand its offerings. No pizza pedantic, creepy or confusing. more sympathy is garnered for PC than for Mac, o-fish” moniker. This is a terrible ad for two ad has ever made me want pizza, not even Papa First, here are some commercials that are ostensibly the better of the two systems but reasons. First, the concept itself is shockingly John’s commercials, which are the only ones that worthy of praise. also somewhat arrogant. The iPod ads are great mundane; by the end of the one-minute ad, even come close to being acceptable. Remember Fruit of the Loom: This underwear because they introduced me to many great bands, I wanted to stab something. Second, such Fudgems? Yes, he haunts my dreams too. Sadly, manufacturer has somehow turned the including Feist, Quantic, Cut Chemist and OK prolonged close-ups of this disgusting fast food Oreo pizza may actually be good, but we’ll never commercial for the mundane into something Go. Also, Orba Squara is the group featured in give us more reasons to vomit than drool, as we know because the commercial stars a creepy memorable. Not only are the Fruit Guys funny, the iPhone ads. have plenty of time to observe the unnaturally dad explaining to his creepy son that his Oreo but the songs and accompanying music videos UPS: Again, this is a field in which pretty square-shaped fish, the wilted lettuce and the pizza mustache will fill out with time. There are poignant (and, by the way, free to download much all of the competitors offer the same tartar sauce that may or may not have gone bad at fruitguyfans.com). I especially enjoy Apple, thing. What makes UPS stand out is its classy last year. See ads page 9 Friday, September 28, 2007 Page 9

— compiled by Coming Attractions Alex Guillén Hollywood Gossip

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band “Magic” (Columbia Records) Lindsay: Fully Loaded Drinking with the stars The Boss’s first album with the E Street Band since 2002 features She may be sick of rumors, “Kill Bill” star Vivica A. Fox a litany of new songs that reflects a range of Springsteen’s power but Lindsay Lohan is caught failed to show up in court and ability. Tracks can be counted among his finest or weakest. in another trap. “Jackass” star this week to defend herself “Magic” is less of a rocker than much of his previous work. Oct. 2 Steve-O told Howard Stern against charges of driving on his talk show that the mean under the influence, leaving Annie Lennox — “Songs of Mass Destruction” (RCA) girl once stole a bag of cocaine the honor up to Paris Hilton’s Lennox’s new album possibly marks her best work yet. Gone are the from him. At a house party he attorney, Richard Hutton. experiments in style that plagued her earlier efforts. The few course hosted last year, she swiped Police pulled the “Dancing adjustments stay true to the message of her work, brought forth with the coke when she returned with the Stars” reject over in crystal clarity and beauty: although as a culture we may be on a road for her forgotten wallet. No March after clocking her at to destruction, Lennox finds redemption in the fray. Oct. 2 confessions of a teenage 80 miles per hour. She blew drama queen here — LiLo a .09 — a smidge over the “Feast of Love” (MGM) denies the rumors. At least legal limit. Fox also allegedly True, this is a chick flick, but this one is good, especially this time she was wearing her made racist comments to her with its talented cast. Morgan Freeman, Jane Alexander, Greg own pants. white arrestors. Kinnear and Selma Blair headline this look at love as a fluid and uncertain emotion. This film oozes with excellence; the act- Tiny nude dancers Leave the gun, take the CPU ing, filming and score create a satisfying experience. Sept. 28 Elton John says it’s art. The Francis Ford Coppola’s police say it’s child porn. The Buenos Aires home was “Cavemen” (ABC) management of a British art broken into Wednesday. The Inspired by the cavemen who face constant but humorous racial prej- gallery tipped off the bobbies five intruders made off with udice while leading bourgeoisie lifestyles, this series brings those when a picture, bought by a good deal of electronic commercial cavemen to the sitcom world. Will it work? Probably the Rocket Man in 1999, was equipment, including several not. Tony nominee Julie White brings some comic energy to the to be put up for sale. The cameras and the computer on show, but “Cavemen” will eventually become history. Oct. 2 picture features two naked which Coppola kept notes on young girls dancing. Elton has his upcoming movie, “Tetro.” “Pushing Daisies” (ABC) spoken in defense of the artist, Although the “Godfather” This new series is marked by dazzling beauty, a cast with chemistry mentioning that the picture has director was not home at the and an interesting plot. Lee Pace plays a baker who has the power been circulated throughout time, a production assistant to revive the dead with a single touch. The catch? If he touches the world. Police confiscated was injured by the banditos. them again they’re dead for good, and if they’re alive for more the picture to determine if it — compiled by Alice Hahn than a minute, innocent bystanders begin to drop like flies. Oct. 3 is pornography. and Alex Guillén ‘Victory’ rides on lyrical legitimacy

‘victory’ from page 8 of authenticity and relevance, However, some tracks miss; pointing a finger at particular Chamillionaire whines and considering the recent debates news commentators who have gripes on the poisonous ditty, about hip-hop music and its had issues with other rappers “Industry Groupie.” The song role in the black community. (Ludacris, for example): “Voice describes a groupie’s prostitute- Music critics, academics and perfect for CNN but knew Larry like tendencies, although not until other rappers alike share concern King wouldn’t hear it through / after an apologetic disclaimer about the negative contributions Bill O’Reilly’s an idiot, he ain’t plays for anyone who might be of hip-hop and its repercussions the only one with an opinion fool offended. Sampling from the on American culture and society. / E-mail this to my publicist so 1980s hair-metal band Europe, Many rappers have taken a stance the media is gonna hear it too Chamillionaire’s languid voice on where the responsibility lies, / You get on TV and get at me, over the synthesized riffs lacks and “Ultimate Victory” tries then I’m gonna get on the CD melody and, not surprisingly, its best to ease these tensions, and get at you.” depth. Another faulty and over- courtesy photo — Fruitguyfans.com even to the point of censoring Chamillionaire doubles this played theme of “party like a Fruit of the Loom successfully combines product and entertainment in its Fruit Guys ad campaign. One songs (notice there is no parental bashing with “The Evening rock star” is a disaster on the commercial features the Fruit Guys playing “Daddy Was the Apple Of My Eye” with Vince Gill [Ce n t e r ]. advisory sticker) to dispel a few News,” another worthy track, in Lil Wayne collaboration, “Rock myths about the popular image which he yet again role-plays a Star,” although the piercing of hip-hop. news reporter attaching social guitar gives the song a splash of TV’s latest ads entertain and disgust His first official single, “Hip- criticism to his lyrics: “Gas excitement. Hop Police,” employs a bit of prices raises, the money keeps “Ultimate Victory” is an ads from page 8 trapped within a herd of sheep is implausible at wordplay, cleverly jumping burning / Dropout rate rising, so honorable approach, changing best. I’m taking my business to BP. from rapper to detective as what are they learning? / Sending a stereotypical, cash-flowing went my desire to try it. This is even creepier Viagra: Although I am personally disturbed Cham harshly criticizes the the troops in the war so I turn it / lyricist into a reflective, socially than the Netflix ads involving the eerily perky by Viagra commercials, I recognize that ED music industry for playing the To today’s evening news.” conscious rapper (at least for family watching movies with their eerily perky does affect millions of men, and up until now blame game against rappers. Other stellar tracks erupt now). The 19-track album won’t neighbors — at least the Netflix family is their ads have been somewhat tasteful. But He features eye-patch-wearing, from the album, including be spawning Weird-Al parodies creepily frisky instead of creepily calm as in then Viagra had to go and make a commercial well-known storyteller Slick the breakthrough song, “The or ring tone madness anytime the Domino’s ads. involving a middle-aged garage band singing Rick, who comments on the Bill Collecta,” in which soon, but Chamillionaire is Shell: Shell’s sad attempt to make me about their ED medication to the tune of “Viva investigations and smoothly Chamillionaire is assisted by earnest about the future of hip- believe that they actually drove two cars Las Vegas.” It’s just so disgusting. I’d like to coos, “It’s a bloody murder.” Bone Thugz and Harmony’s hop and tries to weaken its across the country to prove their fuel is better see someone take Viagra and then try to play The opening track, “The Krayzie Bone, while Bun B from scapegoat image brought about made me laugh. First, I recognized one of the upright bass. Morning News,” is an UGK adds some sweet, mellow by the music industry and the “scientists” from other commercials, and Alex Guillén is the associate reviews editor. He opinionated tongue-lashing charm on the excellent Pimp society. second, the bit where one scientist finds his car wants to know if you have any Grey Poupon. at news reporting and its lack Mode. iiiii Iron & Wine add Sleepy ‘Sydney White’ lacks quality fairytale beauty

‘sydney’ from page 8 clear that whomever wins the election all grew up. In fact, in almost every And what about Bynes? Surely sonic breadth on will have final say over the fate of the respect, “Sydney White” falls way this television veteran exhibited more modernization of “Snow White.” Also, Vortex, a disintegrating housing unit short of leaving an impact. acting chops than her female costars. the film’s noticeable lack of racial that’s home to the seven dorks. And whose fault is that? I hate to Wrong. Bynes was nasal and robotic ‘Shepherd’s Dog’ diversity, coupled with its obsession Sydney, like any of the countless say it, but “Sydney White” suffers in her portrayal of Sydney; clumping with physical beauty (in one scene movie heroines who have walked this from a serious lack of talent. Paxton around the set, making cutsey faces at Iron & Wine from page 8 Witchburn criticizes each of the Kappa plotline before her, relies on the power does her best at ice-cold wickedness, boys and whining about Witchburn. pledges in turn for problems including of friendship in her battle against her but comes across as a “Mean Girls” Bynes has exhibited considerable Sea”), as well as a few true rockers (“Wolves”) that bad skin and weight gain), caused evil rival. Yawn. There’s also some knockoff. Often racing through her comedic ability on shows like “What are more upbeat and closer to happy tracks than this reviewer to wonder why “Sydney mention of the importance of being lines, Paxton seems to think that ending I Like About You,” which makes her anything else Iron & Wine has ever released. White” was not simply set in a high yourself and embracing your inner each sentence with a stony glare would crude and downright unattractive turn The musical variety allows Beam to cover more school. dork, but at this point my Americano be enough to impart Witchburn’s as Sydney all the more depressing. thematic ground than ever before, and thus the The boring plot additions cement is wearing off and I’m officially vindictive quest to expose Sydney All in all, “Sydney White” is album seems to cover more literal ground as well. the overall juvenile feel of the film and unimpressed. as the dorkiest of them all. Crystal one poisoned apple. Its worn-out Beam’s early work traveled from the bedroom detract from the fairytale magic. After While I did enjoy the update from Hunt (CBS’s “Guiding Light”) giggled plot devices and uninspired acting to the farmyard, with few places in between Sydney is kicked out of the Kappa murder to social sabotage, Witchburn’s through her role as the overexcited performances drag down what could (besides the occasional visit to the graveyard). sorority, she begins a campaign to beat fury is completely cartoonish and not Southern belle roommate, exhausting have been a clever, tongue-in-cheek “The Shepherd’s Dog,” however, is an aural trip out Witchburn in the race for student at all intimidating; she’s no match for her role as sorority pledge within her update of a favorite fairy tale. across the American South, encompassing folk, body president. The film makes it the classic villainesses with whom we first minute of screen time. iiiii blues, early rock ’n’ roll and every combination thereof. Keeping the entire album grounded, however, is Beam’s small roar of a voice, usually just above a ‘Gossip Girl’ adds whisper but always full of vitality and meaning. It is what truly makes an Iron & Wine album unique and enjoyable: That deep, quiet sound implies a spice to CW’s fall gained knowledge through pain or experience, much as Dylan’s voice does, and here he sounds as much a wandering scholar of Americana as an TV schedule early-1960s Robert Zimmerman. No longer can Iron & Wine’s songs be defined ‘gossip’ from page 8 by their similarity to Beam’s lone contribution (a cover of an inferior songwriter, nonetheless) to may be her real reason for leaving. As a result, Blair that milquetoast indie, paint-by-numbers record and Serena go from best friends to frenemies. And that is the “Garden State” soundtrack. Instead, that’s just the first episode. with this wider palette, Beam has freed himself Overall, “Gossip Girl” appears to be this season’s to be judged by the strength of his compositions newest guilty pleasure. With a dedicated audience and narratives, and “The Shepherd’s Dog” pushes and some crazy plotlines, this show is definitely him into the stratosphere of today’s storytelling what everyone will be discussing the next day. Make greats. sure you’re in on the gossip. courtesy photo — The CW iiiii iiiii Blair Waldorf, played by Leighton Meester [Ce n t e r ], is the resident mean girl in the CW’s “Gossip Girl.” Sports Editor Jeff Dooley Associate Sports Editor Miles Hilder Associate Sports Editor Andrew Pike [email protected] p o r t s Friday, September 28, 2007 Page 10 S Men’s Soccer: Tribe 1, AMerican 0 Sp o r t s in b r i e f Women’s Soccer McAdams, Thomas fuel Tribe victory College kicks off conference Keeper’s deep punt sets up sophomore’s game-winning goal; team now 3-2-2 schedule by hosting Drexel By Chris Weidman an American defender to place a shot past goalie Chris The Tribe will open CAA play The Flat Hat Sedlak for the score. this weekend by hosting a pair of conference foes. Drexel Univer- “I have been trying to get [McAdams] to do that all sity comes to Albert-Daly Field For the second straight game, sophomore midfielder year,” Thomas said. “Their defenseman misplayed the Friday night, followed by the Price Thomas provided the spark for the Tribe. ball and I was able to slide it under the goalie.” Blue Hens of the University of This time it was Thomas’s speed that was the Thomas led the College with three shots on goal Tuesday Delaware Sunday afternoon. The difference, as his second goal of the season came during night. Tribe is now 5-3 on the season af- the 71st minute Tuesday night and helped secure a hard- “It was not a great performance overall in terms of our ter last Sunday’s 1-0 double over- fought 1-0 victory over the visiting American University sharpness,” Norris said. “We expected that coming in … it time loss to the 4th-ranked Uni- Eagles (3-4-1) at Albert-Daly Field. took us a while to get going.” The Tribe also recorded three versity of Virginia Cavaliers. The After playing back-to-back double overtime games yellow cards against the Eagles. loss had snapped the College’s against University of North Carolina — Chapel Hill and American’s best scoring chance occurred when Eagle four-game winning streak. Last Virginia Tech, the College (now 3-3-2 on the season) sat midfielder Cameron Petty headed a corner kick toward season, the Tribe captured the back defensively to conserve energy for much of the first the far post midway through the second half. McAdams regular-season CAA title before half. The defensive emphasis led to only one shot on goal reacted instantly, coming off his line to punch the ball losing in the conference tourna- for the Tribe in the opening 45 minutes. over the crossbar. The shutout was the second of the ment semifinals to Old Dominion “We played in front of them too much [in the first half],” season for McAdams, who was named last week’s CAA University. Head Coach Chris Norris said. “In the second half we tried Rookie of the Week following his performances against Field Hockey to stretch the ball a little more.” North Carolina and Virginia Tech. Senior goalkeeper Hunter Thomas’s goal was set up by redshirt freshman The College returns to action Saturday night when Alex Haglund — The Flat Hat goalkeeper Andrew McAdams. McAdams punted the they travel north to face the Stony Brook University Sophomore midfielder Price Thomas, shown here against named CAA player of week ball deep into Eagles’ territory and Thomas out-sprinted Seawolves, who have won five of their last six games. Virginia Tech Sept. 22, scored Tuesday night’s game-winner. Senior goalkeeper Gwen Hunt- er has garnered CAA player of the Football preview: Towson Home Field Advantage week honors for posting back-to- back shutouts in wins over North- eastern University and Radford Towson game University. Hunter amassed six Eyes on the Tigers saves in the Tribe’s CAA opener against Northeastern last Friday, not a must-win, ensuring that freshman Jenna Cinalli’s first-half goal would be the difference in a 1-0 victory but very close for the College. Four days later Hunter was at it again, notching her second consecutive shutout Jeff Dooley while recording the 250th save in Flat Hat Sports Editor her Tribe career, moving Hunter into sixth place on the College’s all-time saves list. I’ve never been one for the overused sports — Women’s soccer by Jeff adage “must-win game,” so I’m not about to use Dooley. Field Hockey by Miles it to describe the Tribe’s home matchup tomorrow Hilder. against the Towson University Tigers. However, as the team (2-2 on the season) kicks off a string of seven consecutive conference games, they are aware of the importance of this contest. Sc h e d u l e “If we’re going to be successful in our conference, Towson is a team that we have to Fri., Sept. 28 beat,” senior tight end Drew Atchison said at WOMEN’s soccer Tuesday’s press luncheon. vs. DREXEL –– 7 p.m. The Tigers are also 2-2 this season, having field hockey dropped two in a row to stout CAA opponents @ Delaware –– 7 p.m. University of Massachusetts and University of men’s tennis Delaware. On paper, the Tribe has Towson beat, @ Virginia State averaging 36 points per game to Towson’s 17 and leading them in virtually every offensive category. Sat., Sept. 29 The Tribe has also won all four previous meetings Spencer Atkinson — The Flat Hat between the two squads. Head Coach Jimmye men’s tennis The Tribe defense, shown here against Liberty University Sept. 15, goes up against the Towson Tigers Saturday at 1 p.m. @ Virginia State Laycock expressed caution when describing the Tigers, however, citing their improved defensive men’s tennis College looks to build on Tech game experience, improve performance this season and the toughness of All-American Tournament (Pre- Towson quarterback Sean Schaefer. Qualifying) defense as they host conference rival Towson Atchison described how the Tribe stacks up Women’s cross country in the CAA, saying, “Our league is pretty tough, Second Annual Colonial Inter- By Miles Hilder two close ones here to the University of Massachusetts through and through. I think there’s not a team in Regional Challenge –– 10 a.m. Flat Hat Assoc. Sports Editor and Delaware. Both of them were much closer than the our league that we can’t beat. Every team is going Men’s cross country score. They’re a much improved football team over last to be a challenge, though, so we need to bring our Second Annual Colonial Inter-Re- In an otherwise disappointing 2006 season, the Tribe year, especially defensively. We’ve got to regroup and ‘A’ game every time.” gional Challenge –– 10:45 a.m. showed signs of life against Towson University a year get ready to play.” While Towson is certainly a formidable football ago, driving the length of the field and kicking a last- The Tigers are led by junior quarterback Sean opponent, they pale in comparison to some of vs. TOWSON — 1 p.m. second field goal to upset the then-24th ranked Tigers. Schaefer, who is averaging 227.8 yards/game passing on the remaining teams on the Tribe’s schedule. In men’s soccer The College will have to hold off a Tigers squad out the season. Schaefer has connected on 62.2 percent of his the final four weeks of the season, they host 2nd- @ Stony Brook — 7 p.m. for revenge Saturday, as the two teams meet this season passing attempts and has fired six touchdowns. ranked Massachusetts, go on the road to play Sun., Sept. 30 carrying identical records of 2-2 and coming off tough “He’s a very tough individual,” Laycock said. “He 14th-ranked Hofstra University, welcome back women’s golf defeats. keeps coming back and he’s going to stand in the pocket, the no. 9 James Madison University Dukes to Nittany Lion Invitational The Tribe fell 44-3 on the road to Virginia Tech a week he’s going to step into throws, I don’t care what you’re Zable Stadium and close out the season on the Penn State University Golf Club ago. Despite the score, the College put up a fight against doing. He’s got a very good arm and he’s experienced.” road against no. 25 University of Richmond. In men’s tennis one of the nation’s top defenses in a hostile Lane Stadium. While the Tribe’s defense will have a tough between the Towson game and this stretch are @ Virginia State On the offensive side of the ball, the Tribe displayed assignment keeping Schaefer in check, the unit has shown back-to-back road contests against Villanova men’s tennis poise and energy in containing the Hokies’ potent passing improvement all season, holding two of the College’s University (a team just outside the top 25) and the All-American Tournament game. last three opponents to under 275 yards of total offense. University of Maine. So needless to say, a home (Pre-Qualifying) “I look at the positives that came out of it,” Head Regardless, the team will have to perform well as the win over Towson would be big for the Tribe. Women’s Soccer Coach Jimmye Laycock said. “It was a great experience Tribe re-enters its CAA schedule. The College will once again be without the vs. DELAWARE — 12:30 p.m. for our players, they played hard, they got something out “Towson puts you in a position where you’ve got to services of redshirt freshman tailback Courtland field hockey of it and they’re ready to go on.” make plays,” sophomore free safety Robert Livingston Marriner, still nursing a hand injury that has kept @ Towson — 1 p.m. Towson is also looking to rebound from a loss last week, said. “They spread you out, they can run it, so we’ll just him out of the last two games. Filling in for him as the Tigers were defeated at home by the University of have to come out and play well. It’s a league game, and (as well as junior running back DeBrian Holmes, Mon., Oct. 1 Delaware, 27-7. The College dropped their season opener league games are always tough. It’s a big game for us out for the season with an ankle injury) are senior women’s golf to the Blue Hens, 49-31 Aug. 30. to try and go 1-1 in the conference and try to get things Tony Viola, whose overtime heroics helped lift Nittany Lion Invitational “We’ve got a very good team coming in here in rolling.” the Tribe past Liberty University, and redshirt- Penn State University Golf Club Towson,” Laycock said. “They started off 2-0 and they lost Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. at Zable Stadium. freshman Thomas Schonder. It’s important that the Tribe establish some sort of running game to Volleyball: VCU 3, Tribe 2 take a little pressure off of junior quarterback Jake Phillips and the rest of the passing attack, a unit that has been outstanding through the first four Rams snap College’s winning streak weeks of play (329.5 passing yards per game). As for the Tribe defense, which has had its fair By Maggie Reeb In the second game, the Tribe started off poorly, win for VCU. share of troubles (giving up an FCS record-tying The Flat Hat letting VCU’s 6’4” outside hitter Elisa Kuehel Off to a strong start, the Tribe controlled game seven touchdowns to Delaware running back make several kills early. Despite this, the Tribe four with a score of 4-0, but the Rams fought back, Omar Cuff) through the early part of the season, Despite putting up a good fight, the Tribe (7-9 eventually pulled ahead with a 6-1 point streak. The chipping away at the College’s lead. Good blocking Laycock seems to be encouraged after their overall, 2-1 CAA) fell 3-2 to Virginia Commonwealth College’s good placement on spikes and successful by the front line helped keep the Tribe ahead, and the performance at Tech. University (4-11, 2-1), ending the College’s three- digs frustrated the VCU squad, and with the help of squad played to a ten-point lead of 29-19. After the “I was extremely pleased with the overall play match winning streak Wednesday night. sophomore Lindsey Pflunger’s ace and good front ball ricocheted off a VCU player out of bounds, the of our defense,” Laycock said Tuesday. “I really “We lost because of our errors,” Head Coach line defense blocking, the Tribe was able to finish the College won game four and tied the match 2-2. thought we came out and tackled much better, we Debbie Hill said. “We should have made fewer game with a 30-22 victory. Though the team played well, the Tribe could handled the running game much better than we mistakes and been less timid on offense.” The Tribe and VCU played point for point in the not secure a strong lead over VCU in the fifth game. had done up to that point, and hopefully we can The Tribe and the VCU Rams went head to head beginning of the third game, and the two squads Dominating the last half of the game, the Rams won build on that.” in the first game, playing within a point of each other continued to exchange the lead until late in the game. 15-10. The Tribe had better hope that they can until, due to the College’s miscommunication and a Tied 25-25, the teams stepped up the intensity of play, “We realized after the first game we wanted to continue to build on it, as it is clear that their couple of bad touches, the Tribe fell behind. Though each blasting spikes over the net and digging deep play like we know how,” junior Abbi Owens said of matchups in the coming weeks aren’t going to be the squad bounced back and won several good volleys, to return them. Then a double touch sent the Rams the loss. “We played well together tonight, but a win getting any easier. their efforts fell short, as they lost, 30-28. ahead by a score of 29-25, and a kill sealed a 30-25 would have been nice.” E-mail Jeff Dooley at [email protected].