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Thrilla in Manila Back on Track The Filipino-American Student Association exhibits traditional Junior Nathan Mann scores 19 as Tribe edges past JMU 76-70. dance, music and food at its culture night tomorrow. The College returns to action Saturday against CAA foe. See CULTURE page 8 See MEN’S BASKEtbaLL page 12 The twice-weekly student newspaper of the College of William and Mary F Est. 1911 VOL.97, NO.28 FRIDAY, FEBRUary 1, 2008 FLATHATNEWS.COM A prime minister, an author, a fake commentator College announces Faulkner could not reveal who in leading reform in the UK. else was being considered, but said “Regardless of students’ opin- list of potential that the rumors that Sam Sadler ions of him, we feel that he would ’08 grad speakers would be the 2008 Commence- be fascinating as a leader of one of ment speaker were unconfirmed. the most powerful and influential The committee’s formal report countries in the world,” the report By MARIA MOY explained the rationale behind its said. Flat Hat Staff Writer choices. “The general consensus among “From her humble background, the Student Commencement Se- The student committee for se- we feel that [“Harry Potter” author lection Committee was that Col- lecting a commencement speaker Rowling] would best exemplify bert would provide a humorous listed J.K. Rowling, former United what the College of William and and memorable speech, however, Kingdom Prime Minister Tony Mary looks for in its students: hard it would be lacking in substance,” Blair and Stephen Colbert as its work, dedication, creativity and a the student committee report said. top three choices for the College’s willingness to succeed.” “Nevertheless, Mr. Colbert would COURTESY OF WIKIPEDIA COMMONS 2008 speaker, according to com- The committee praised Blair create a sensation on campus much Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, “Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling and Comedy Central mittee chair and Senior Class Pres- for his involvement in the Labor host Stephen Colbert have been named to the shortlist for this year’s commencement keynote speaker. ident Nick Faulkner ’08. Party’s rise to power and his role See SPEAKER page 3 STATE OF THE COLLEGE Powell Great, public and needy endorses Nichol stresses public mission, College’s need for resources and wise investment By AUSTIN WRIGHT Flat Hat News Editor College President Gene Nichol discussed the McCain school’s constant struggle for funding and the need to become more diverse in a State of the By ALISAN VAN FLEET College Address that was full of praise but short Flat Hat Staff Writer on specific plans from a president whose future at the College remains unknown. Last Thursday, Michael Powell ’85, rector of the “If the College is to play the leadership role College and former chairman of the Federal Commu- to which it is called, it has been essential that it nications Commission, announced his endorsement of become a more diverse institution — racially, Sen. John McCain for the presidency. economically, internationally,” Nichol said to “I believe deeply in supporting people of principle the more than 300 people in the University Cen- who have the strengths of their convictions,” Powell ter Commonwealth Auditorium Tuesday night. said. “John McCain has always been guided first by At a time when state-imposed $2.5 million what is in the best interest of the United States … I cuts in the College’s budget have shaken confi- think Sen. McCain has the experience and the char- dence in Virginia’s ability to support its schools, acter to serve as Commander-in-Chief and to restore Nichol emphasized the College’s role as both America’s place in the world.” “great and public” — a catchphrase that has In addition to McCain’s experience with national come to represent his mission for the College. security, Powell also pointed He indicated his plans to work with Provost to the Senator’s strength re- Geoff Feiss this semester to launch a planning garding the economy, an is- effort for improving the College’s financial pic- sue which has recently taken ture, and he hinted at a follow-up fundraising the lead on the campaign initiative to the $500 million Campaign for Wil- trail. liam and Mary, which closed in June. “I believe Sen. McCain “We require new funding, new resources, has always had a superb more consistent and competitive support, the grasp of economic issues and wisest and closest investment,” Nichol said. understands what needs to be “We have yet to achieve the stable, competitive done to stabilize the econ- and productive economic infrastructure that we omy but more importantly require.” to steer the new economy Nichol spent much of the speech touting the in a direction that will pro- College’s recent accomplishments, including vide opportunity, prosperity the 6 percent increase in applications for the and economic security to all Class of 2012, many student and faculty awards Americans,” Powell said. and the athlete graduation rate, which was the The College’s response highest of any public university. revealed differing opinions He made no mention of the College’s recent regarding the rector’s deci- controversies, except to thank introducer Alan SPENCER Atkinson — THE FLAT HAT sion to publicly support a College President Gene Nichol delivered the second annual State of the College address Tuesday presidential nominee. See ADDRESS page 3 evening. He listed the College’s recent accomplishments and steered away from controversy. Stephen Savalto ’10, COURTESY OF WIKI COMMONS chair of the College Repub- [ABOVE ] BOV Rec- licans, was not particularly tor Michael Powell. concerned by the endorse- [BELOW ] Sen. John ment. “Powell’s decision to Toaster starts fire at UC McCain. endorse McCain is fine by me,” he said. “Obviously, he By SAM SUTTON firmed that an electrical fire took place in the is allowed to endorse whomever he wants and I see no Flat Hat Staff Writer dining hall area. A fire extinguisher was used reason to take issue with his decision.” and the fire department was called to inspect Savalto was quick to add that Powell’s views are not An electrical fire shut down dining services the area. Two fire trucks arrived on the scene necessarily reflective of the views of the majority of in the University Center last night. as students crowded around the outside of the Republicans on campus. The authorities received a call at 5:19 p.m. building. University officials at the scene de- The Young Democrats expressed disapproval of regarding the fire, which took place in the clined to comment. Powell’s decision. kitchen of the dining hall located on the second Students were allowed back in the building “I think it is a little inappropriate for Powell to take floor. at 5:45 p.m., and the fire department soon de- such a stance, merely due to the fact that he is a rep- “Staff immediately called 911 and put the parted. Health Department officials arrived at resentative for the College and needs to think about fire out with an extinguisher,” College spokes- the scene shortly afterwards. The dining hall is what is in the best interest of the College,” Liz Pedraja man Brian Whitson wrote in an e-mail to Resi- expected to reopen once health inspectors clear ’09, president of the organization, said. “Associating dence Life staff. He added that the fire was the area. According to Whitson, the UC dining the College with any candidate could be potentially started by a toaster in the kitchen. No damage hall was expected to open this morning. damaging.” FILE PHOTo — THE FLAT HAT could be viewed from the seating area of the “They’re probably going to have to throw all A kitchen toaster in the University Center dining dining hall. this food away,” one police officer said. “This See POWELL page 4 hall caused a small electrical fire yesterday. Per Hoel ’08, a supervisor at the UC, con- hasn’t happened as long as I’ve been here.” Inside Police Beat, page 2 Opinions, page 7 Variety, page 8 Sex Column, page 9 Reviews, page 10 Sports, page 12 Page 2 Friday, February 1, 2008 News Editor Brian Mahoney News Editor Austin Wright Deputy News Editor Maxim Lott NEWS IN S I GHT [email protected] This week in Flat Hat history ‘Stabilitas et Fides’ 1932 25 Campus Center, The College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA. 23185 Editorial Dept. 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Reviews Editor than what the College already Alice Hahn, Variety Editor Nate Burgess, Graphics Editor Jeff Dooley, Sports Editor Isshin Teshima, Insight Editor possessed. Conor McKay, Reviews Editor Chelsea Caumont, Copy Editor Joe Kane, Opinions Editor Betsy Dougert, Copy Editor Taylor Martindale, Copy Chief Gloria Dube, Copy Editor Vanessa VanLandingham, Copy Chief Annie Emison, Copy Editor Spencer Atkinson, Photography Editor Leah Fry, Copy Editor 1966 Alex Haglund, Photography Editor Josh Garstka, Copy Editor Max Fisher, Chief Staff Writer Meghan O’Malley, Copy Editor With 13 wins, Dartmouth Angela Cota, Assoc.

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