From cheerleader to floor leader Peace Corps requires a ‘Watchmen’ is special character for the readers SEE BACK PAGE SEE PAGE 7 SEE PAGE 9 The twice-weekly student newspaper of the College of William and Mary — Est. 1911 VOL.98, NO.37 FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2009 FLATHATNEWS.COM THE CENTURY PROJEct Endowment Art or exploitation? hit hard by economy Recession causes College to lose approx. $100 million By JESSICA KAHLENBERG Flat Hat Staff Writer The College of William and Mary’s endowment de- creased by 17.2 percent from $580 million to approxi- mately $480.3 million between July and December of last year. Vice President of Finance Sam Jones said the endow- ment’s declining value was caused by the current eco- nomic crisis. “What we’re experiencing is what all markets are ex- periencing. We really had no place to hide because the CAITLIN FAIRChild — THE FLAT HAT decline was so severe and so broad. It goes back to the Students observe the Century Project, a controversial photography exhibit currently on display at in the Muscarelle Museum of Art. decrease in the national and global economy because that’s where peoples’ money is invested,” Jones said. Jones said there is no way to tell how long the decline Photo show opens amid debates after being moved to the Muscarelle will continue. “It all depends on what happens with the economy,” By JULIA RIESENBERG photographed under the age of eighteen be- “If you look at the picture, the focus is on the Jones said. “A lot is being done on the national level, The Flat Hat cause I know that that’s the core of the contro- energy of the woman, and the message trying but the question is when and if that will take hold. It’s versy,” Cockerill said. “But I didn’t go in with a to be communicated by the photographer, and Mere days before the Sex Workers’ Art strong opinion.” not that she’s in the nude,” Cockerill said after See ENDOWMENT page 6 Show comes to the College of William and Mary The models featured in Cordelle’s exhibit an hour of viewing the Project. “The reason all March 23, a traveling photography exhibit that represent a diversity of not just age, but also of the women are nude in the exhibit is that taps into the more private, less sexualized and race, class, body type and health status. Many you’re talking about intimate subjects … that deeply emotional aspects of female nudity went of the women intimacy of not having clothes on allows women on display at the Muscarelle Museum of Art. are survivors of to discuss these more personal experiences.” Professor The Century Project, photographer Frank ONLINE VIDEO abuse or physical When Cordelle began photographing nude See an interview with Cordelle’s collection of nude women ages 0-100, and mental dis- women 25 years ago, he didn’t expect to be- is on display from March 16-20. The College’s Century Project eases, the details come, as he describes it, an ambassador into founder Frank Cordelle. named dean administration made the decision to move the of which they the world of women. show from the Sadler Center earlier this year. flathatnews.com explain in per- “I’ve learned so much about women as a re- Considering the controversy surrounding sonal statements sult of this project,” Cordelle said. “I’ve learned the project, students are understandably curi- alongside their images. Their bodies often bear a lot about men, too. I’ve learned a lot about so- of law school ous. Aly Cockerill ’10 approached the exhibit the signs of these experiences. The effect is that ciety, and I’ve learned a lot about me. It’s been a without any preconceived notions. Cordelle’s photos tell each model’s story with a By IAN BRICKEY “I was intrigued by all of the girls who were level of photographic intensity. See CENTURY page 5 Flat Hat Staff Writer College of William and Mary President Taylor Rev- eley appointed current law professor Davison M. Doug- las as the next dean of the College of William and Mary SA Senator Pinsker resigns, citing health School of Law. Douglas, the current Arthur B. Hanson professor of law, has taught at the College since 1990 and directed SA VP candidate Ryan Ruzic planned to charge Pinsker with impeachment the College’s Institute of Bill of Rights from 1997-2004. “In my judgement, Dave Douglas will be one of the By ALEX GUILLÉN for Pinsker’s impeachment. Ruzic was one of three candi- sign was not related to the impeach- truly great deans in the long history of the country’s old- Flat Hat News Editor In the bill, Ruzic alleged that Pin- dates named. Before the final list ment bill that had been announced est law school,” Reveley said. sker used deceptive methods and was made public Tuesday, Ruzic de- hours earlier. The position of dean has been officially vacant since College of William and Mary violated SA election bylaws in pro- cided not to run for president. On “I have been diagnosed with kid- Reveley’s appointment as College president in February Student Assembly Sen. Matt Pinsk- viding The Flat Hat with the names Wednesday, Ruzic was named SA ney failure, which is an extremely 2008. er ’09 resigned his position Sunday of students who planned to run for presidential candidate Sarah Rojas serious, painful and time-consum- Chancellor professor of law Lynda Butler has served evening, citing health concerns. SA president before the permitted ’10 new running mate after Austin ing condition,” Pinsker said in a as the interim since Reveley’s selection. Hours earlier, Sen. Ryan Ruzic J.D. time period. The names were not Wiese ’10 dropped off the ticket for statement to The Flat Hat. The College’s Board of Visitors is set to confirm ’11 announced plans to introduce a supposed to be made public until 10 personal reasons. Douglas at their April meeting. bill to the senate Tuesday calling days before the March 26 election. Pinsker said his decision to re- See PINSKER page 3 He will take office July 1. KATE PUZEY: 1984-2009 Alumna in Peace Corps found dead By MIKE CRUMP College and local middle schools. Flat Hat Assoc. News Editor “When Kate told me about her acceptance to [the] Peace Corps I was thrilled for her,” All her life Kate Puzey ’06 had been Office of Student Volunteer Services Director an intrepid traveler, attending high Drew Stelljes said. “I was not surprised that school in Japan, and studying abroad she was accepted. In fact, the Peace Corps re- in France. The young sociology ma- cruiter raved about her potential. She had an jor left the United States shortly after array of international experience and a thirst graduation to serve in the Peace Corps for development work and teaching.” as an English teacher in the rural Beni- Stelljes said he remembers her fondly. nese village of Badjoude. “Kate was a dedicated volunteer, a won- Last Thursday she was found dead derful mentor to children, a top notch schol- outside her home in what some have ar, but most importantly she was a very car- Puzey lived and speculated to be a murder. Neither the U.S. ing person,” he said. “Kate had an infectious worked for the State Department nor the government of Be- smile, a mature manner and a deep sense of Peace Corps nin have confirmed the cause of death. life purpose and calling. She exemplified all in Badjoude, Puzey was 24. that makes William and Mary a unique and Benin, about six hours north of At the College, Puzey was heavily in- singular university. She was William and the capital. volved in community service, tutoring local Mary.” children and serving on the board for Project PHOTO TAKEN FROM PICASA Phoenix, a partnership program between the See PUZEY page 5 GRAPHIC BY Alex Guillén — THE FLAT HAT Page 2 Friday, March 20, 2009 News Editor Alex Guillén News Editor Miles Hilder NEWS INSIGHT [email protected] BEYOND THE ’BURG This Week in Flat Hat History ‘Stabilitas et Fides’ 25 Campus Center, The College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA. 23185 Newsroom (757) 221-3281 — Advertising Dept. 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