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Following Heated Campaigns, Election Day Arrives lisa burgoa Hoya Staff Writer
Even as the results of the 2016 presidential election remain mired in uncertainty, Bethan Saunders (SFS ’17) has known her exhaustive Election Day schedule well in advance of Nov. 8. As a co-founder of student-led voter mobilization initiative GU Votes, Saunders plans to lead scores of Georgetown students to the polling station at the Georgetown Public Library on R Street NW today after casting her own ballot. Later, she hopes to visit the offices of POLITICO Magazine with the Georgetown Institute for Politics and Public Service, spearhead a photo campaign at the Healey Family Student Center and conclude the day with a celebratory run to the White House after the election’s winner is announced. A Political Agenda
Saunders’ schedule represents just a sampling of the programming planned for Georgetown’s Election Day, a collaborative effort between GU Politics and student organizations including GU Votes, GU College Democrats, GU College Republicans, the Georgetown Program Board and the Georgetown University Student Association, among others. Other events include election trivia, prediction competitions, panel discussions and watch parties in
the hours leading up to the election’s results. This marks the first presidential election for GU Politics since the institute first launched in the McCourt School of Public Policy last fall. The institute has spent six weeks strategizing today’s agenda.
“I’ve seen across the board, Georgetown students are very passionate and very excited about the election.” BETHAN SAUNDERS (SFS ’17) Co-Founder, GU Votes
The programming runs from 7 a.m. until past 2 a.m., depending on when the election is called for either Republican nominee Donald Trump or Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton. Saunders, who helped GU Votes surpass the goal established by the organization’s #1000GUVotes campaign by registering over 1,600 Georgetown students to vote, said Election Day represents a culmination of months of political fervor building up on campus.
“I’ve seen across the board, Georgetown students are very passionate and very excited about the election, no matter what side of the aisle they fall on. They’re going to be buzzing with energy, there is going to be a lot of excitement, there is going to be a lot of nerves, I’m sure, on both sides,” Saunders said. GUCD Chair Mattie Haag (COL ’18) said her group’s efforts to politically mobilize both Georgetown students and others in the community culminated in a field trip to Philadelphia in which over 100 students were bused for a weekend trip to register voters and canvas for Clinton’s campaign. “We have been having groups go out to Philadelphia and other areas in Pennsylvania because it’s just such a contested state in this election. Students have been canvassing almost every weekend since the start of the semester,” Haag said. “Last weekend, we had our huge Get Out the Vote Weekend, coordinated with the campaign.” Ricardo Mondolfi (SFS ’19) participated in the Get Out the Vote Weekend, an effort sponsored by Clinton’s campaign that encouraged prospective voters to cast their ballots. Despite the Clinton campaign’s influence, Mondolfi maintained the initiative focuses less on partisan politics and more on encouraging all to vote. “It’s less partisan than you think it is. All we want to do is
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Numerous efforts by student organizations such as GU Votes have encouraged students to make their voices heard in the 2016 election. make sure people are ready to vote and that they actually do exercise their constitutional right,” Mondolfi said. Playing it Safe
Despite the excitement, Election Day on campus is accompanied by an undercurrent of anxiety by those who worry the
results of the election may induce violence or psychological duress in students. GUSA President Enushe Khan (MSB ’17) cited last week’s incident involving the circulation of a “Frito Bandito Party” with quotes misattributed to Trump as See ELECTION, A6
University Wins Interfaith Honor Hotel to House Students In Need Over Winter charles trepany Hoya Staff Writer
The White House selected Georgetown as the winner of its Interfaith Community Service Award from a group of 766 colleges and universities, the university announced last Monday. The award, which is a community service initiative led by the White House and the Corporation for National and Community Service and supported by the Department of Education, represents the highest federal recognition bestowed to an educational institution for community engagement and service learning. The award has been administered annually since 2006.
“How many schools have a rabbi, an imam and a Hindu priest, all together?” Piyusha Mittal (sfs ’18)
The Corporation for National and Community Service, a federal agency that announced the award, spotlighted Georgetown’s Homelessness Outreach, After School Kids, Service Learning and Magis programs as some of the highlights among the over
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Georgetown has committed to directly fund 15 students with uncertain housing conditions to stay in the Georgetown University Hotel and Conference Center during winter break. The accommodations will be funded by the Offices of the President, Provost and Student Affairs. This marks the third consecutive year that winter housing has been provided for students in need, and the first year in which the administration has pledged to cover all expenses. The project is the culmination of a two-year partnership between the Georgetown Scholarship Program and various student groups, including the Georgetown University Stu-
dent Association. In coming weeks, GUSA and GSP will extend an invitation for interested students in need to apply confidentially for accommodation. GSP Director Melissa “Missy” Foy (COL ’03), who will be reviewing requests alongside an ad hoc committee, said she expects approximately 15 students to be housed, an increase from last year’s 10 students. Georgetown first began offering winter accommodation for students in 2014. Last year, Foy used funds donated to GSP from student groups and the university to rent a house for 10 students in the Woodley Park neighborhood of Washington, D.C, through Airbnb. Last year, GSP received donations from Students of Georgetown, Inc., See HOUSING, A6
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Georgetown’s Campus Ministry was awarded for its work to encourage community engagement, such as the building of the Sukkah. 100 university-sponsored service opportunities available at the school. Georgetown was further recognized for having 25 professors teach 40 community-based undergraduate courses. Georgetown’s selection comes three months after the university became the first U.S. college to hire a full-time Hindu priest chaplain, Brahmachari Vrajvihari Sharan. Georgetown was also the first Catholic university to hire a full-time Jewish chaplain in the 1960s and a full-time Muslim chaplain in the
late 1990s. Georgetown was selected from the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. The Center for Social Justice, the Office of Campus Ministry and the Berkley Center for Religion, Peace and World Affairs submitted a joint application for the award in June, highlighting their combined 770,653 hours of community service through 8,135 volunteers during the 2014-15 school year. See AWARD, A6
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The Georgetown University Hotel and Conference Center will house 15 students facing financial concerns over winter break.
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EDITORIALS election. The political rhetoric in 2016 has focused less on policy and more on slander, lies and bigotry. Endless discussions of emails, leaked video tapes, racist endorsements and scandals have inundated the media’s coverage of this election, and have undermined voters’ hopes of hearing substantive policy proposals from both Trump and Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton. In an election plagued by lies, racism, bigotry and polarization, Georgetown students hold a role in bringing our nation back under one flag. Both sides of the political spectrum need to re-engage in new ways to find middle ground, particularly taking into account the shifts brought about by the move to a digital age. We have already written about how students can benefit from being exposed to groups with opposing viewpoints. Intentionally seeking out unbiased news and information can offer new perspectives on common issues such as climate change, veterans’ affairs, health care costs, student debt and foreign interventions. As Georgetown students, our opportunities for political discourse are not limited to viral content or articles we share on social media. Various student- and university-run events bring in speakers and host debates where nuanced analysis of particular issues from people on both sides of the aisle occurs. The Institute of Politics and Public Service has played such a role, bringing in speakers across partisan lines through its fellowship program. Other groups, such as the College Republicans and College Democrats, have also chosen to participate in a debate that exposes students to specific perspectives and nuanced issues that arise when constructive debate is initiated. These opportunities exist. It is up to students to take advantage of them. Attending these events gives students the opportunity to actively discuss a host of wide-ranging political concerns, identify common causes and create collaborative solutions. On this campus, we can foster the type of productive dialogue and rhetoric that was sorely missing from the national debate stage. These new perspectives should allow students to understand the beliefs of the other side of the aisle in a more meaningful way. This could prevent students from defaulting to ad hominem attacks or insults like those favored by Trump and instead engage in respectful, constructive dialogue. If young students — conservative and liberal alike — treat each other with respect in light of differences of opinion rather than as misguided opponents to be defeated, they avoid two major pitfalls. First, they can overcome an inability to compromise that sows seeds of disillusionment with traditional means of political cooperation and problemsolving. Second, they limit the ability of extremist figures like Trump to take advantage of pre-existing anxieties and frustrations of people who have lost faith in the current systems. Following the end of this election, this country will need to find ways to ensure constructive political discourse that upholds the importance of policies and issues without devolving into a contest to garner the most attention through clickbait slurs. University students have a vital role to play in such conversations. As those inheriting America, we need to ensure the vibrancy and success of our democracy, and this begins with an encouragement of constructive political discourse. Therefore, each member of our community must make a commitment to learning about the nuance of policies and listening to the voices of opposition. If we can accept these commitments, then we will be one step closer to a future that can move away from the debilitating negativity and polarization of this election.
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Today, the day of the presidential election, we recognize that most voters’ minds are made up, absentee ballots have been cast and ideological trenches dug. People know that Republican nominee Donald Trump has been accused of nearly a dozen sexual assaults, denies climate change and has made comments that are racist, xenophobic, sexist and Islamophobic. In spite of his remarks, Americans will vote for him, and the Trumpism that has dominated this election will most likely continue into the future. His ideology and rhetoric continue to overshadow the establishment wing of the Republican Party and its ideology. It is in the hands of young conservatives, including those at Georgetown, to recognize how we can prevent such a divisive and polarizing election from occurring again. Regardless of whom voters choose today, this election has demonstrated a necessity for conservatism to be reclaimed from the bigotry of Trumpism. In addressing the future of conservatism, a certain obligation falls into the laps of young conservatives to confront the “alt-right” ideology of Milo Yiannopoulos and Tomi Lahren, which rejects establishment conservatism and perpetuates bigotry. At Georgetown, young conservatives in groups such as the Georgetown University College Republicans and the recently formed Georgetown Review publication can play a role in challenging the dangerous bigotry and rhetoric of Trumpism. This could help them take control of a political ideology that has played such a massive role in the history of this country. Young, college-educated Republicans — like those here at Georgetown — should be the ones to take on this challenge as they have the capability, education and opportunity to be the moderate future of their party. Throughout this election cycle, Trump’s ideology has taken a firm grip on the Republican Party. Although many describe Trumpism as shirking conservative ideals, the nominee has become the standard bearer of the Republican Party as a result of his popular support. Much of the party’s leadership, including Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Republican National Committee Chair Reince Priebus, endorse Trump. Even in light of these endorsements, several other Republicans, such as Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Sen. Ben Sasse (R-Neb.) have also refused to endorse Trump. Beyond the leaders of the Republican Party base, many Republican voters have articulated a desire to see Trump as the face of the party. According to a Bloomberg poll from Oct. 17, weeks after the release of tapes in which Trump insinuated he committed sexual assault, 51 percent of Republicans believe Trump best represents what the party stands for, compared to 33 percent supporting Ryan. If such support lasts past the election, then any reclamation of conservatism will have to overcome the proposed ideals of Trump and followers. If the GOP becomes the party of Trumpism in the long term, Republicans will largely be forfeiting conservative values. Respect for the individual is the core of conservatism, yet Trump belittles and targets racial, gender and national groups, antithetical to the core message of conservatism. His version of small government is freedom only for his supporters, protectionist government intervention on their behalf and a systematic dismantling of freedoms for everyone else. Therefore, leaders who already denounce Trump need young Republicans to denounce Trumpism in order to give their colleagues an incentive to drop the movement in the long term. To understand how young conservatives should go about denouncing Trumpism, it is essential to understand the root causes of the divisiveness in this
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ou don’t have to risk your life to cast a ballot. Other people already did that for you. Your grandparents, your great-grandparents might be here today if they were working on it. What’s your excuse? When we don’t vote, we give away our power, disenfranchise ourselves … So you got to vote all the time, not just when it’s cool, not just when it’s time to elect a president, not just when you’re inspired. It’s your duty. When it’s time to elect a member of Congress or a city councilman, or a school board member, or a sheriff. That’s how we change our politics — by electing people at every level who are representative of and accountable to us. It is not that complicated. Don’t make it complicated.
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VIEWPOINT • GREGORY
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Common Ground Spurs Cooperation
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ithin much of the Arab world, relations with Israel have always been a contentious subject due to a history full of wars and disputes. However, public opinion is gradually changing, particularly in Egypt. Since the Camp David Accords of 1978, which settled conflicts of land and sovereignty, Egypt and Israel have enjoyed peaceful relations. The growing friendship was demonstrated in July, when Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry visited Israel to offer his government’s assistance in restarting peace talks between Israel and Palestine. The visit marked the first time an Egyptian foreign minister visited Israel since 2007. In light of existing and rising terrorist threats, the importance of Egypt and Israel’s relationship, particularly with common interests in stability and security, has heightened tremendously. If both countries wish to maintain proper relations and ensure future prosperity, they should continue to unite around common interests and goals rather than become regional rivals. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi signalled his desire for rapprochement by calling for a revival of peace negotiations between Israeli and Palestinian authorities on the basis of the 2002 Arab Peace Initiative. Other states, such as France, have repeatedly attempted to broker a new peace agreement between Arab powers and Israel. Israel has persistently rejected the French proposals, and the U.S. does not seem keen to support it. In spite of the gridlock, elSissi’s call may not sustain peace, but Egypt and Israel have other mutual interests beyond Palestine that are too valuable to dismiss. Both nations believe that failing to improve the Egyptian economy will lead to social unrest, and both emphasize security. These nations share concerns about security and stability, which encouraged their rapprochement to combat the Islamic State group and Hamas through military
and intelligence cooperation. Egypt has been flooding underground tunnels between Sinai and the Gaza Strip, which has prevented the smuggling of weapons and insurgents. However, the IS group’s forces in the Sinai Peninsula have been perpetrating major attacks against Egypt, and Hamas has been accused of training IS group fighters and providing them with medical care. Points of tension between Israel and Egypt must also be considered on the international stage. Israel’s support for the Renaissance Dam in Ethiopia prompted El-Sissi’s strategic retaliation. The Renaissance Dam is an Ethiopian project that is largely funded by Israeli parties. This dam is of great concern to Egypt, because it will prevent a substantial amount of water from the Nile River from reaching Egypt. Many Egyptians see Israel’s support for Ethiopia’s dam as a strategic attempt to diminish Egypt’s resources and gain geopolitical leverage. Some suggest that Egypt should employ military force, while others argue for more diplomatic negotiations. However, the situation is an example of how Egypt and Israel can cooperate successfully in certain areas, yet compete directly in others. History has proven that, despite many disagreements, cooperation has always led to better outcomes in the Arab-Israeli conflict. Rather than engaging in long-lasting wars and disputes, Egypt and Israel should cooperate. Such cooperation can lead not only to further political and economic stability, but also create a safer, more stable region for all. Leaders should be cognizant of the fact that the more interconnected and interdependent countries are, the less likely they are to be enemies.
Wasil Rezk is a freshman in the School of Foreign Service. Nile Scope appears every other Tuesday.
Politics is predicated on opportunity. As seen in Clinton’s outreach to moderate Republicans and Trump’s to former Sanders supporters, candidates are targeting new constituencies.
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n the first Republican primary debate, moderators asked the candidates present whether they would ultimately support their party’s nominee for president. The question was meant to assuage fears that one candidate, Donald Trump, would seek a chaos-inducing independent bid for the White House. Trump’s answer was, of course, unsatisfactory. Less than a year later, however, Trump was not scheming a third-party ascendency, but rather accepting the Republican presidential nomination. Now, as the 2016 race comes to a close, Trump’s meteoric rise appears not an outlier but a manifestation of ideological and demographic shifts that could produce a fundamental partisan realignment. Traditionally, the Republican base, which is primarily comprised of pro-business moderates and rural whites, advocates social and fiscal conservatism, free trade, secure borders and a hawkish foreign policy. Conversely, Democrats draw support from coastal elites, urban minorities and unionized workers who promote social liberalism, active fiscal policy, trade limitations and restrained global interventionism. The 2016 election, however, tells a different story. Contradicting many
of the aforementioned precepts, Trump backs an ambitious spending agenda, opposes unrestrained global commerce and has embraced neoconservative nemesis Vladimir Putin. Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton also strays from her party line, longing for, according to her recent emails, a “hemispheric common market with open trade and open borders.” Moreover, her foreign policy surprisingly mirrors the assertive militarism of former President George W. Bush. For these reasons, Trump resembles a conventional Democrat and Clinton a Republican on trade and foreign affairs. These divergences are furthermore manifested demographically. Trump’s coalition is not the typical Republican Wall Street and Bible Belt alliance, but rather includes white bluecollar workers in historically Democratic Ohio, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Michigan. Clinton, on the other hand, has struggled to appeal to the white working class, losing key industrial states Indiana, Wisconsin and Michigan to Sen. Bernie Sanders (I – Vt.) during the primary. Instead, elements of her support base — corporate executives and security hawks — resemble the Mitt Romney coalition far more than that of President Barack Obama.
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If Republicans continue to adopt Democrat characteristics and vice versa, what would a future partisan landscape resemble? There could be a possibility of two newly incepted political identities, which I define as Internationalists and Nationalists. Clintonian Democrats, or Internationalists, would be united by their global orientation, advocating free trade, increased immigration opportunities and exceptionalist world leadership. The Internationalists would be a party of the financial and intellectual elite, uniting the center-left and center-right by adopting broadly accepted social and environmental stances combined with probusiness fiscal conservatism. Despite the party’s historical liberalism, Internationalists might deem entitlement cuts necessary to the achievement of more pressing objectives. Nationalists, who could also be described as rebranded Republicans, would contrastingly postulate globalization to be destroying the fabric of American society. A populist union of rural conservatives alongside blue-collar workers, they would preach staunch isolationism through an “America First” agenda emphasizing border security, manufacturing revitalization and governmental investment in job creation. A convergence
of rural Evangelism and urban Catholicism could also maintain the party’s social conservative roots. It would be rash to expect the aforementioned partnerships to develop rapidly, as political realignment is a chaotic, drawn-out process. The 2016 election has demonstrated, however, that when confronted with populist inclinations toward isolationism and antiintellectualism, the interests of centrists on the left and right converge in an unprecedented manner. At the same time, the electoral significance of Trump’s constituency cannot be denied, particularly if future candidates emerge bearing his ideological tenets but lacking his crude demeanor. Ultimately, politics is predicated on opportunity. As seen in Clinton’s outreach to moderate Republicans and Trump’s to former Sanders supporters, candidates are already targeting new constituencies. So while 2016 could be an aberration, the present system of partisan categorization appears to be moving toward a reconfigured future equilibrium.
Matthew Gregory is a senior in the School of Foreign Service and the former president of the Georgetown University College Democrats.
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uiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s last speech as president of Brazil on Dec. 29, 2010, was marked by tears of sadness from his supporters. Da Silva was seen off by throngs of supporters in his home state of Pernambuco, inspired by the optimism he had instilled in Brazil’s working class. Almost six years later, the support that his successor, Dilma Rousseff, received when she was removed from office was dismal in comparison. Fewer than 200 people attended her resignation speech. In a country now plagued by corruption scandals, slowing growth and threatened by a recession, people look to the new president, Michel Temer, to make a difference. Following Temer’s inauguration in 2016, Brazil’s economic outlook is largely positive. As a pro-trade member of the Democratic Movement Party, Temer has succeeded in stimulating economic growth by reversing the policies of his leftist predecessor. Temer encourages investors with promises of privatization and deregulation. His emphasis on fiscal discipline inspires confidence in a new era after the corruption scandals that plagued Rousseff’s presidency. Since Temer’s changing policies, the Brazilian stock market and the real, Brazil’s currency, have strengthened since he has taken office, returning to the highest levels since 2012. The budget deficit, which more than doubled during Rousseff’s presidency from 5 to 10 percent of GDP, has started to decline. The government has also shifted toward more market-
friendly policies, including the removal of red tape surrounding much of Brazil’s importation business and the enlisting of private businesses to build roads, highways and airports. However, the economic promise of the new government should not overshadow the socio-political threats presented by the early days of Temer’s presidency. Despite the new administration’s open economic policies and pro-business approach, troubling signs for Brazil’s disenfranchised minorities have emerged. Temer’s presidency marks the first time since the 1970s that there have been no women in cabinet positions. Succeeding Brazil’s first female president, Temer’s presidency represents a step back in political representation for women. With only 53 out of the 513 Brazilian congressional seats held by women, the disparity in representation will cause future decisions to be made by a homogenous cabinet. The budgetary plan enacted by Temer to curb the country’s deficit also has some troubling implications. Together with his largely successful privatization policies, Temer has begun restructuring the government in an effort to increase efficiency. His plan for doing so, however, has centered on folding existing bureaus into each other, leading to the slashing of the Ministries of Racial Equality, Human Rights and Women. Such a move alone is a cause of concern for women’s and minority rights groups, as it eliminates their organ of government representation. This removal is compounded with the scrapping of all policy
proposals that the Ministry of Women had previously developed. Temer must be held to the same rigorous standards that Rousseff was during her impeachment. While fostering Brazil’s economy and providing hope to investors, Temer’s government must not neglect its social obligations. Doing so would risk the country slipping into greater social unrest, further destabilizing the already fragile peace achieved after Rousseff’s removal. Rather than close down bureaus of women’s and minority rights, Temer’s government should focus on promoting inclusion. Inclusion would likely aid Temer in reducing the budget deficit and pulling the country out of recession. According to a 2013 government report, women in Brazil are on average more educated than men and make up 44 percent of the workforce. In addition, minority workers are the largest group in Brazil’s manufacturing industries. Including both groups in political decision-making, therefore, would aid in maximizing their respective abilities to contribute to Brazil’s economy. If Temer fails to craft a more inclusive government, he runs the risk of exacerbating the drastic gender and racial inequalities Brazil has only recently begun tackling. He owes it to the entire country — and not just those represented by his all-male, all white cabinet — to bring about the prosperity that Rousseff could not.
Gabriel Katsuya is a sophomore in the School of Foreign Service.
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n 19th-century Spain, a young boy who wished only to become an artistwas met by disapproval from his parents, who urged him to pursue a more practical career in medicine. Ultimately, he attended medical school and became a hugely successful scientist. But, there is an unexpected twist: The boy’s artistic talents were instrumental to his scientific career. The boy was Santiago Ramón y Cajal, a Spanish scientist whom many regard as the father of modern neuroscience for demonstrating that the nervous system is made up of individual neurons. He loved art, but his father forbade him from painting in the house. His father wanted him to become a doctor, and only succeeded in convincing his son to pursue medicine after taking him to a graveyard to sketch human bones. Cajal is famous today for his sketches of neurons. He studied pathology and learned of Golgi’s method, a staining process that makes only a small number of brain cells visible, while keeping neighboring cells transparent. Golgi’s method is important in neuroscience because it allows scientists to characterize a single neuron among the billions that make up the brain. Cajal possessed a unique attention to detail that allowed him to notice features of neurons that no scientist before him had identified. In fact, the fundamental idea that the brain was made up of separable neurons was a point of debate at the time. Some of Cajal’s reputable contemporaries, including
Camillo Golgi, who developed the staining method, maintained that the nervous system consisted of one continuous network of tissue called a reticulum. People favored this hypothesis because under a microscope, the tiny gaps between neurons, called synapses, are difficult to discern. But Cajal’s passion for artistic creativity pushed him to develop careful drawings of each individual cell. The drawings were so clear that the scientific community eventually accepted the fact that the nervous system consists of discrete, separable neurons.
Ayan Mandal What allowed Cajal to uncover the brain’s structure while others were misguided by false hypotheses? In fact, it took time for Cajal’s findings to gain traction since so few researchers at the time paid attention to papers published in Spanish. But it was his artistic acumen that served as a distinguishing factor leading to his success. Since computers were not yet widely used by the scientific community, images of neurons could only be communicated by drawings. Cajal’s drawings were so accurate that they are still used today for educational purposes. He was dedicated to portraying every detail of the
neuron in his drawings, and by elucidating the structure of nervous tissue, furthered our understanding of how the brain functions. Our education systems have long separated the disciplines of academia into categories such as biology, philosophy and art. This neglects the fact that scientific discovery often depends on intersections between diverse fields of study. Advances in biology rely on discoveries in chemistry, and likewise theories in chemistry develop from principles of physics. Furthermore, the skills developed in the arts and the humanities can prove immensely useful to scientists. Cajal is just one example of an intellectually curious scientist whose work was enhanced by his diverse interests. Cajal’s story should inspire young students who find themselves with interests in seemingly competing fields. You may not know anyone else who finds both physics and music as fascinating as you do, but the world is waiting for new ideas, and those ideas can only come from people with unconventional backgrounds and fresh perspectives through which to solve the world’s problems. So, while current curricula attempt to force students to specialize and abandon seemingly irrelevant passions, Cajal’s example demonstrates the pragmatic case for an education balanced between different modes of inquiry.
Ayan Mandal is a junior in the College. Brain History appears every other Tuesday.
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In the 2016 fiscal year, Georgetown’s endowment and donations to the university funded 23.2 percent of undergraduate scholarships, according to Dean of Student Financial Services Patricia McWade. Over the past 10 years, the university has withdrawn $590 million from its $1.5 billion endowment, 39 percent, to fund academic research, professorships and undergraduate scholarships.
“While we do meet the full need, we don’t do it in a very generous way.” CHARLES DEACON Dean of Admissions
According to Chief Investment Officer Michael Barry, the allocation of the endowment is determined by donors, who often donate funds for specific purposes. Currently, 36 percent of the endowment is allocated to academic research, 30 percent to endowed professors, 24 percent to student aid such as scholarships, 8 percent to facilities and grounds and 2 percent to other uses. Donors can make contributions in different forms, including current-use gifts, donations that can be spent at the discretion of the university and endowed gifts, gifts that are put toward the university’s endowment. The university’s endowment recently saw a $648 million increase from its latest and most successful fundraising campaign, “For Generations to Come: The Campaign for Georgetown,” which ended July 30. Georgetown’s endowment has long been exceeded by other universities; Harvard University’s endowment reached $35.7 billion in the 2016 fiscal year — down $2 billion from 2015 — while Yale University’s endowment reached $25.4 billion this year.
Vice President for Advancement Bart Moore (SFS ’87) said the university’s endowment is key to funding research, construction and general improvements to Georgetown life. “Endowment is the base of resources that an institution can pretty reliably depend on every year [to] generate a reasonably predictable flow of income to support the most important work of the university,” Moore said. About 40 percent of the funds raised in the “For Generations to Come: The Campaign for Georgetown” went to the university’s endowment, according to Barry. Dean of Admissions Charles Deacon said the university has a strong focus on giving financial assistance to first-generation college students in the form of the Georgetown Scholarship Fund. Georgetown is one of a few dozen colleges and universities including Harvard University and University of Pennsylvania that has a need-blind, full-need admissions policy through a combination of loans, grants and work-study. According to Deacon, while financial aid needs at Georgetown are met, the money to fund this commitment comes out of the operating budget, which is less resilient than the endowment. “If it comes out of the operating budget, it’s more of a strain on the budget, and endowment can support it, become self-sufficient, selfstanding,” Deacon said. Deacon said the money the university has affects its ability to attract the most skilled students. “While we do meet the full need, we don’t do it in a very generous way. Most of the money is coming out of the operating budget rather than the endowment,” Deacon said. “In the end, our ability to enroll the most talented class is certainly impacted by the resources that are available to us.” According to McWade, the size of the endowment does not affect the types of students Georgetown attracts because the university works to meet all the financial needs of students with a mix of funds from endow-
ments, gifts and the operating budget. The university aims for a 5 percent return on the endowment, including the rate of inflation, according to Barry. Sixty-four percent of the endowment is invested in public equity assets, 16 percent in absolute return, 6 percent in real estate, 6 percent in commodities, 5 percent in private equity and 3 percent in bonds. The endowment has seen significant changes in recent years. Georgetown’s administration has been trying to expand its socially responsible investment policies, according to Barry. In 2015, the board of directors committed to divest from coal companies after
years of urging from student group GU Fossil Free and at the recommendation of the Committee on Investments and Social Responsibility, a committee of 12 that includes faculty, staff members, administrators and student representatives. This year, the Investment Office is exploring investments that will have positive environmental, social and governance outcomes, with the belief that doing so can potentially enhance the endowment’s return, according to Barry. Director of Protestant Chaplaincy Bryant Oskvig, who is on the Committee on Investments and Social Responsibility, said the committee enables the univer-
sity to make socially responsible investments. “This committee has really served as a place to really extend the conversation about how we as a community [understand] ourselves as investors in the market, and how we allow our values to be a part of that conversation, and how we make investment decisions in that way,” Oskvig said. Georgetown University Student Association President Enushe Khan (MSB ’17) said GUSA looks to promote student interests and Jesuit values on the committee through its student appointee. “We set the tone of what we want, and we set the vision for what we want the
student’s engagement to be like, and we try to shape how we want the student to be productive in the conversation,” Khan said. “In terms of GUSA, we are held to these Jesuit values of the campus, and so something that’s important is that the university does the same.” Moore said the endowment is important beyond mere financial stability and support for the university. “Our desire to invest in the current and future mission of the institution is always expanding,” Moore said. “This is, from my point of view, inherent to the Jesuit culture of the place: this sense of what more can we be, and what more can we do.”
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MedStar Safety Ranks Low Georgetown Hospital receives a C grade
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Georgetown Health Education Services has no plans to disclose data from the National College Health Assessment survey, which is included in The Stall Seat Journal.
Survey Data Undisclosed Tait Ryssdal
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Georgetown Health Education Services has no plans to fully release information regarding student health from the National College Health Assessment survey results from previous years. The NCHA, a survey developed by the American College Health Association, is administered to colleges and universities across the United States to survey issues ranging from drug use to sexual health. Several peer institutions, including Dartmouth College, Emory University, Northwestern University and the University of Southern California publish data for their respective campuses. While Georgetown does not make all the information publicly available, portions of the information are available in The Stall Seat Journal, available in many public restrooms on campus. HES, which works to provide the university community with health information, withholds some of the results it receives from the NCHA on the grounds that releasing data could infringe on students’ right to privacy, according to Director of Health Education Services Carol Day. “Some of the data that might easily become sensationalized is not something that we are looking to defend because frankly, it’s pointless. The story is
more what we do with this data, not so much what the numbers are,” Day said. Every two years, the NCHA provides the university with over 300 data points on a number of topics related to student health. According to NCHA Chief Research Officer Mary Hoban, the university has the liberty to publish or withhold any information it chooses.
“We don’t mind sharing most of it with students, but we like to keep it in context.” Carol day Director, Health Education Services
“I have seen campuses with all different levels of access to student data,” Hoban said. “Some schools you’ll see no access, some will be limited, and others, the results will be posted on their website.” It is more common for universities to not make the data entirely public, according to Hoban. Certain information is not released to the student body because it could reveal personal details, according to Day. “It comes under the institutional review board because we are dealing with survey data, very personal topics in some cases that we’re asking students,” Day
said. “While it’s voluntary and anonymous, the students who take the survey are guaranteed that the survey results are somewhat limited in usage.” Day said the withheld data could be misinterpreted out of context. “Any and all of it is disclosed as we see is appropriate. We don’t mind sharing most of it with students, but we like to keep it in context,” Day said. “We don’t like to give out bits and pieces because it’s more meaningful in a context that we are talking about the implications of it.” Senior Director for Strategic Communications Rachel Pugh and Co-Presidents of H*yas For Choice Emily Stephens (SFS ’17) and Brinna Ludwig (NHS ’17) did not respond to requests for comment. Miranda Gabriel (COL ’20) said she was concerned about repercussions of the university’s decision to withhold student health data due to the assumed propensity of students to judge things they do not fully understand. “Withholding data does not falsify it. If they don’t make it clear to us that certain issues exist among the population here at Georgetown, it does not make those realities disappear — it only leads to assumptions and speculation,” Gabriel said. “It degrades the HES’ reputation as a reliable and trustworthy source when they try to hide the truth.”
Although MedStar Georgetown University Hospital received a rating of C in hospital safety, it is still safer than all but one of the six other Washington, D.C. hospitals, according to a report released Oct. 31 by nonprofit organization The Leapfrog Group. According to The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, as many as 440,000 people die annually from hospital errors, including injuries, accidents and infections. This amounts to an average of more than 1,200 people dying daily due to preventable hospital error. The hospital safety ratings, which evaluated hospitals based on their ability to avoid malpractice, accidents and patient injuries, placed MedStar Georgetown in the 43rd percentile of the 2,633 hospitals evaluated nationwide. More than 1,500 hospitals, or about 57 percent of the total, scored an A or B. While MedStar Georgetown performed worse than most hospitals nationwide, it was the only D.C. hospital evaluated by the Leapfrog Group to receive a C. Only Sibley Memorial Hospital in Northwest D.C. scored higher with an overall B rating. Four of the five D.C. hospitals that scored lower than MedStar Georgetown received a D rating. These include Howard University Hospital, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, George Washington University Hospital and Providence Hospital of Washington. Not for Profit Hospital, the only hospital evaluated in D.C.’s Southeast quadrant, scored an F, the lowest possible rating. MedStar Georgetown’s Communications Specialist Yvette Rattray disputed the findings of the rankings, claiming they did not accurately reflect the quality of care provided at the hospital. “Rating systems can at times oversimplify a complex healthcare landscape, create more confusion than clarity for patients and providers and could mislead patients away from the best hospitals that set the standard of care for their conditions,” Rattray wrote in an email to The Hoya. “In some cases, the quality data used can vary, so when reviewing ratings, consumers should ensure reporting is based on current data that reflects the
latest achievements on quality.” Only 177 hospitals, or less than 7 percent of the total number evaluated, scored below MedStar Georgetown, while 954 hospitals including MedStar Georgetown received the most common letter score of a C. Vanessa Pabon (NHS ’18), a nursing major who has worked over 200 clinical hours at MedStar Georgetown, said the C rating does not come as a surprise, recounting examples of apparent noncompliance to protocols by certain staff.
“Personally, I have seen a lot of things that are questionable about the practices.” VANESSA PABON (NHS ’18)
“Personally, I have seen a lot of things that are questionable about the practices,” Pabon said. “For example, when there’s a patient at risk of falling, you should always have the door open, and on multiple occasions I’ve seen them close the doors.” Conner McMains (GRD ’19), president of the Georgetown University School of Medicine Patient Safety Interest Group, which raises awareness of patient safety issues, defended MedStar Georgetown. According to McMains, who interned at the MedStar Institute for Quality and Safety, there is a strong commitment to patients’ welfare. “I am proud that MedStar Georgetown University Hospital ranks near the top in patient safety among D.C. hospitals,” McMains said. “I know very well that MedStar holds patient safety as a top priority.” Leapfrog evaluated hospitals based on process and structural measures, which examined the hospital environment and how often hospitals gave patients recommended treatment, as well as outcome measures, which represent what happened to a patient while receiving care. The ratings also took into account national performance measures from organizations including the Centers for Medicare and
Medicaid Services, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Leapfrog Hospital Survey, which encouraged hospitals to voluntarily report additional safety data but did not require completion to receive a safety grade. Of the 49 states plus D.C. ranked by Leapfrog, D.C. is one of only four with no Arated hospitals. The other three states are Alaska, Delaware and North Dakota. Maryland was the only state not ranked by Leapfrog, as it does not require hospitals to publically report patient safety data, from which Leapfrog bases its rankings. McMains acknowledged while there is room for improvement in MedStar Georgetown’s rating, he believes these improvements will come as the new rankings put pressure on the hospital to improve. “In my experience, I have been continually impressed and reassured by the advancements MedStar has made in providing safe, high-quality health care to all patients,” McMains said. “While a C rating from the Leapfrog Group certainly indicates some room for growth, we are likely to see this rating improve in subsequent evaluations.” Leapfrog President and CEO Leah Binder said in a press release that overall patient safety involves a number of different factors and improvements that take time to implement. “Many safety measures are concrete, like accurately calibrating blood glucometers or clearly marking medication labels. On the other hand, some measures can be fairly amorphous, considering things like culture, communication and leadership,” McMains said. “These intangible influences are arguably some of the most important drivers of safety, but they also take the most time and effort to improve.” Pabon has also worked clinic hours in Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington, which scored an A rating from Leapfrog. She said her experiences in each hospital have been noticeably different. “It’s like a night-and-day difference between Virginia Hospital Center and MedStar Georgetown,” Pabon said. “It’s just a completely different environment.”
Aramark Workers Left Out of Dining Contract Negotiations Will linde
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Although students were heavily involved in selecting Aramark as the university’s dining contractor for the next 10 years, dining workers were not included in the discussion. According to Georgetown University Student Association President Enushe Khan (MSB ’17), dining workers were not included in the selection process because their involvement as Aramark employees could be a conflict of interest. However, students on the Office of Auxiliary Business Services’ Request for Proposal Committee, which participated in the contract negotiations, advocated for the university to retain current dining employees. “We made it very clear in the RFP that worker job security was important. As a result, the administration was very clear to the vendors that we really need our workers to be able to keep their jobs,” Khan said. Chief Operating Officer Christopher Augostini announced Aramark’s selection Nov. 1, which brings with it a renovation of O’Donovan Hall to include outside vendors and healthier dining options, as well as new meal exchange options. Students participated in a dining town hall in January and attended vendor open houses from both Aramark and Sodexo in September, while representatives from GUSA worked with administrators in scoring the vendors’ proposals and finalizing the university’s new dining contract. GUSA Dining and Auxiliary Services Policy Team Chair Mark Camilli (COL ’19) said the
partnership was streamlined to incorporate student opinions. “The students incorporated in the dining RFP working group were students in GUSA, and that was a very collaborative process,” Camilli said. “Also, GUSA has many meetings with administration with problems that are going on.” Khan said student engagement was a key factor in the final decision. “Both vendors have said they have never seen students so engaged in the process, which is huge, and I think it’s because we as GUSA have prioritized this,” Khan said. “This new dining program is shaped by student interests and the fact that students were so engaged in the process.” All dining workers will keep their jobs unless they choose to leave, under the university’s Just Employment Policy. The policy mandates that Georgetown look to protect workers’ employment whenever there is a vendor transition for university services. Georgetown Solidarity Committee member Esmeralda Huerta (SFS ’17) said that while GSC has been told all workers will be protected, the group is distrustful following layoffs of bookstore employees after Barnes & Noble College took over the contract from Follett this summer. The Hoya reported July 26 that at least three bookstore employees had lost their jobs in the transition. “We’ve basically been guaranteed by [Associate Vice President of Auxiliary Business Services] Joelle Wiese and by the Just Employment Policy that all the workers will keep their jobs, but if you look at the vendor switch at the bookstore,
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In a process marked by significant student involvement, dining workers were excluded from the university’s selection process for a new dining contractor because their roles as Aramark employees could be a conflict of interest. those workers lost their jobs,” Huerta said. “That guarantee didn’t really mean anything.” The nature of many dining workers’ jobs will change when the upper level of Leo’s is converted into a food court with eight different dining offerings, according to Khan. “There’s going to be more interaction, which is great. Those workers and dining services on campus are so friendly,” Khan said. “They are great people, and instead of being in the back preparing food, they will be preparing more
in front of you, and it’s more interaction with the students, which I think will be positive for everyone.” While Khan and Camilli believe increased student-worker interaction could be positive, Huerta said this interaction may lead to supervisors monitoring workers more rigidly. “The new plan is very retail- and customizable optionsoriented, which means that students will be interacting more,” Huerta said. “On the one hand, we do want students and workers to be inter-
acting, but I can also see this as being an excuse for managers to police worker behavior.” Huerta said there are also concerns over workers’ access to benefits under their contracts. Aramark and workers reached a contract agreement in April 2015 that included a plan for unionization, a 40-hour paid work week and a cheaper health insurance plan. “There are some things that, even though you have it on paper, aren’t fully implemented, so I know a lot of the worker
concerns right now is that they aren’t making 40 hours. A lot of them are making 37 ½ hours, which puts them just under the cutoff to get better healthcare,” Huerta said. Camilli said the future of Leo’s is positive for students. “You no longer need to have a meal plan to be able to walk into Leo’s, which is really exciting because it is something that keeps Leo’s the social hub of campus that it has always been, whether you’re a freshman or a senior,” Camilli said.
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Georgetown Launches Schedule for Election Day ELECTION, from A1 evidence that the campus risks offensive politically charged rhetoric following the election. Khan said GUSA’s Free Speech Forum on Nov. 17 will serve as a reconciliatory tool after the fallout from the election. “I think when we talk about any divisions that this election has or may potentially create within our student body, a lot of it is pertaining to speech and the rhetoric that is harmful to certain communities on campus,” Khan said. “The flyer last week was an example where the election rhetoric was harmful and attacked specific identities in an attempt to create some sort of divisiveness on our campus.” Although Georgetown
University Police Department Chief Jay Gruber said he was unable to disclose GUPD’s security plans for the election, there will be an increase of staff Tuesday to monitor activity on campus, a measure not taken in previous elections. Gruber warned students to avoid areas where political tensions run the risk of violence. “If you do encounter protests, or hear about protests, be sure to avoid the area, and consider not participating in any protests,” Gruber wrote in an email to THE HOYA. Professor of international relations Marilyn McMorrow, who organized a discussion Nov. 2 working with students on strategies to respond nonviolently to poten-
tial post-election violence, said she has particular concerns about the fallout following this year’s election. “I have never been so worried about the aftermath of an election before in my life,” McMorrow said. “I organized this whole thing as a commitment to nonviolence and a commitment to bipartisan support for the ballot, for the principles of democracy through ballots, not swords. If we are anxious, sometimes it helps to have a plan.” A DIVIDED CAMPUS
Basanth Sadasivan (SFS ’20), a Trump supporter, said he has encountered hostility on campus because of his political beliefs. “There were so many situations where some things
got a little bit out of control, like I would find some notso-nice stuff left outside of my room door. Some people were obviously not too friendly with me because of my political beliefs,” Sadasivan said. “My biggest challenge about being a Trump supporter is that so many stereotypes get associated with you as a result.” Khan said although GUSA normally abstains from federal politics aside from its lobbying branch the Federal and D.C. Relations Committee, GUSA has collaborated with Vice President for Student Affairs Todd Olson to ensure Counseling and Psychiatric Services is available on-call after hours Tuesday for students who need to access the service as a result of the election.
“Stress or trauma may potentially take over students as a result of the election, so it’s important they are aware they have resources to help them if they need,” Khan said. “As GUSA, it’s our role to make sure that there are resources available for students who may feel the need to do something after the results, or in that evening.” GU Politics Chief of Staff Hanna Hope said in addition to working with Georgetown’s leading political organizations, Election Day provided the opportunity for the institute to partner with nonpolitical student groups such as Georgetown’s yoga club Hoyasana, which will offer sessions to help students relax amid Election Day anxiety, and
Georgetown Running Club, which will sponsor a 2 a.m. run to the White House. Hope pointed to the political activity already present on campus as a means of providing a unique opportunity to further involve the community on Election Day. “I feel like so many students who come to Georgetown come for the political community and we’re so excited to have the opportunity to be the kind of conveners of political activity on a day like this,” Hope said. “It really creates this sense of community and family for the campus.”
Hoya Staff Writers Christian Paz, Tara Subramaniam and William Zhu contributed reporting.
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The Center for Social Justice, the Georgetown Institute of Politics and Public Service, student clubs such as the Georgetown University Student Association, Georgetown College Democrats, College Republicans, Hoyasana, Georgetown Running Club and more are all contributing to a full schedule of events on campus for Election Day.
Georgetown to Fund GU Interfaith Service Winter Break Housing Honored by President HOUSING, from A1 which contributed $4,500, while GUSA and the Georgetown University Alumni Student Federal Credit Union donated $500 each. The Provost’s Office donated $2,000, while the President’s Office and Alumni Association each provided $1,000. GUSA President Enushe Khan (MSB ’17) said even though the support of student groups last year was impressive, the administration is ultimately responsible for meeting the needs of all students. “We are of the firm belief that when the university accepts a student, it is on the university to ensure that the student is fully accommodated,” Khan said. Vice President for Student Affairs Todd Olson said a collaborative effort is taking place to ensure the needs for all students are met over winter break. “I am grateful to student leaders in GUSA and GSP, and professional colleagues in GSP and Residential Living, who have worked together to identify needs and explore options,” Olson wrote in an email to THE HOYA. “This year, several offices are partnering to assure that students with genuine needs have a place to stay in the hotel on campus during the break — numbers are still being finalized.” After Khan and GUSA Vice President Chris Fisk (COL ’17) assumed office in April, the pair began advocating for the university to fund the winter housing initiative. GUSA, Olson and Executive Director of Residential Services Patrick Killilee determined that the hotel is the most cost-effective, safe and comfortable option for on-campus housing. “The ideal would be that students could be in the community together. That’s why our recommendation was the Hotel and Conference Center here on campus, so that all
students could be together in a secure building,” Khan said. “[Meals and services] will be covered.” Foy said candidates’ financial need and ability to access alternative accommodation will be taken into account if more students apply than there are spaces available. According to Foy, there is also the possibility of increasing the space available for students. “I hope we will have some wiggle room if the need expands, and we can predict that far enough out,” Foy said. “That’s why it’s important for students to apply as soon as the application is released. I encourage students to apply, particularly those receiving need-based financial aid.” International students are also eligible for the program. Foy said the move shows the administration’s push for greater inclusivity across campus. “The fact that the university’s leadership is throwing its full support behind this endeavor speaks volumes about
their continued commitment to students from economically diverse backgrounds,” Foy said. “It’s a really important message to the students who benefit specifically from winter housing, that GSP alone doesn’t just care about you, but that, of course, the university as a whole does too.” Fisk said GUSA will continue to push for more inclusive socio-economic initiatives. “As a GSP student, this topic has inherently been something I’ve confronted and considered every day at Georgetown, and this year it has been something we’ve made GUSA confront and focus on as well,” Fisk said. Fisk said he was grateful the administration listened to students and is committed to making Georgetown a more inclusive institution. “This is a reassuring example of their commitment to supporting students of all backgrounds and, really, of their willingness to recognize the importance of issues students bring to them,” Fisk said.
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Georgetown University will fund on-campus housing for students over winter break for the first time.
AWARD, from A1 The Office of Campus Ministry, which facilitates dialogue and service projects supported by Roman Catholic, Protestant, Orthodox Christian, Jewish and Muslim chaplaincies, along with Buddhist and Latter-day Saints student groups, contributes to fostering interreligious projects for students. The Corporation for National and Community Service CEO Wendy Spencer characterized Georgetown as a national leader in community engagement in an Oct. 31 press release. “Service and higher education go hand-in-hand,” Spencer said. “Every day these colleges and universities inspire young leaders to commit to solving problems alongside community members.” Melody Ahmed, associate director for programs at the Berkley Center for Religion, Peace and World Affairs, said support from Georgetown’s administration was crucial to the success of the university’s interfaith programs while personally helping her stay committed to programs. “I was incredibly moved and incredibly strengthened in my own faith and my own commitment to this work by how supportive Georgetown is of initiatives that promote interreligious and intercultural dialogue,” Ahmed said. “That’s why I’ve worked here for 10 years and will continue to do so. Having the commitment of this university, from very top level down to the students, is really incredible.” Center for Social Justice Executive Director Andria Wisler noted that while the Center for Social Justice was excited and honored to have won the award, Georgetown will not rest on its laurels in its quest to create an open environment for people of different faiths. “When we heard the news about the award, our day at the Center for Social Justice
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Georgetown received the White House’s Interfaith Community Service Award, announced Oct. 31. continued as it does every day — with van picks-ups and drop-offs and Hoyas across the city in schools, at community centers, in homes, on campus being together, serving with and within a city that they have come to call home,” Wisler wrote in an email to THE HOYA. “While we appreciate the recognition, our energy to do this work comes from the power of relationships we have nurtured across Washington, D.C.” Protestant Chaplain Olivia Lane said the diversity of the chaplains adds a spiritual dimension on campus unseen elsewhere. Hindu student Piyusha Mittal (SFS ’18), who has been involved with the interfaith
movement, said she believes Georgetown is well-deserving of the White House’s Interfaith Community Service Award. She said the interaction between people of all different faiths, such as Sharan and Fr. Gregory Schenden, S.J., at Georgetown is one of her favorite aspects of the university. “Georgetown just would not be Georgetown without its interfaith,” Mittal said. “How many schools have a rabbi, an imam and a Hindu priest, all together? If you’ve ever been to chaplain’s tea, it’s probably the greatest sight. You’ll see Brahmachari, who’s our Hindu chaplain, bonding with Fr. Schenden, who is our head of the Catholic chaplaincy, over ‘Star Wars’ and Diet Coke.”
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Metro Budget Raises Concerns May Teng
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The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s proposed 2018 fiscal budget plan has raised concerns that its measures will result in increased fares, further affecting Metro’s ridership. Presented to the Metro Board of Directors by General Manager Paul J. Wiedefeld on Oct. 30, the proposal calls for the downsizing of 1,000 positions — an unprecedented measure — as well as the fare hikes, cuts to certain employee healthcare expenses, slashes to services in low-ridership routes and increased subsidies from the Metro’s service areas. All these measures are in an attempt to offset an anticipated $290 million budget shortfall for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017. The $1.8 billion operating budget will require final approval by the board of directors in March; however, a series of public hearings and community outreach efforts will begin in late January. Wiedefeld said that the budget reflects the harsh realities WMATA will need to confront if it intends to fund safety improvements, improve track quality and scale services to better match demand. Currently, the Metro rail system is undergoing the largest overhaul in its 40-year history through its maintenance plan SafeTrack, which shutters parts of the track weeks at a time in phases called “surges.” Under the proposed budget, the rising fares would lift the rail boarding charge by 10 cents during peak hours and increase one-way local and express bus fares by 25 cents. However, the higher fares are expected to generate $21 million dollars more annually. Service cuts are expected to generate another $50 million from riders to balance the budget. In WMATA’s Oct. 30 press release, it cited statistics that predict that ridership is down more than 20 percent from its
2009 levels. WMATA Board of Directors Member Malcom Augustine acknowledged that the fiscal proposal’s plan to increase fares may exacerbate the downward trend in ridership, but said it is necessary due to the current low levels of riders. “I think that there will be an impact on ridership. With that said, there has already been declining ridership over the past few years, which is part of the reason we’re in the situation that we’re in,” Augustine said. In addition to personnel cuts, rail service will experience increased wait times as trains run every eight minutes in peak period compared to the current six minute waits. Councilmember Jack Evans (D-Ward 2), Chairman of the Metro Board of Directors, expressed opposition to increasing fares and transferring money from the capital budget to the operating budget. He instead advocated for increased jurisdictional subsidies. Evans’ Director of Communications Thomas Lipinsky said the councilmember fears increased fares might have adverse effects on the region’s economic development. “There’s been a pretty significant drop in ridership over last three months,” Lipinksky said. “The goal is just not to increase fares to a point that it dips further. The majority of development in the region, both commercial and residential, is around Metro systems.” Subsidies from jurisdictions would increase by $47 million from the District, $44 million from Maryland and $39 million from Virginia. The Metro Board of Directors, which ultimately must approve the budget, includes members from local governments. Eno Center for Transportation Senior Fellow Jeff Davis estimated that $100 million dollars of $290 million shortfall are due to declining revenue and ridership, while another $100 million stem from the fact that temporary federal funding will expire at the end
of fiscal year 2018. A further $90 million shortfall can be attributed to increased expenses. Davis said that he is skeptical that the proposed budget will improve long-term conditions and effect long-term change. He said he hopes the involved parties devise a new plan for Metro, which takes into account the 2018 expiration of the federal subsidy to the service. “A lot of this is just killing time until they can have the next great, big crisis that happens every 10 or 15 years,” Davis said. “Congress and the locals have to sit down and come up with some new plan for Metro and the impetus for that will probably be the expiration of the last ten-year funding plan in 2018.” Andrew Hanson, a senior research analyst at the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, said increasing fares would mean bus commuters would have to pay an additional $10 a month for transportation while Metro riders would pay an additional $4 per month. However, Hanson stressed that the recent increase in minimum wage from $8.25 in 2014 to the current $11.50 level provides an additional $500 per month in income, which will help absorb the shock of increased transportation costs. “In the long run, decreased Metro ridership in favor of driving, ridesharing services like Uber, biking and walking, will lead to increased fares in the absence of additional direct subsidies from federal, state and local governments,” Hanson wrote in an email to The Hoya. Augustine stressed that WMATA finds itself in a difficult situation with its proposed budget because whatever choice the organization ultimately makes will face some level of opposition. “No one is going to be particularly happy with this,” Augustine said. “We’re in a really rough situation and it’s going to be hard for everybody.”
Corp Launches Scholarship Tala Al-Rajal Hoya Staff Writer
The Hilltoss has launched a new $1,000 sustainability scholarship, which funds the recipient’s project to improve the environment and foster sustainability over the academic year. With applications due Nov. 9, the sustainability scholarship is part of Students of Georgetown, Inc.’s effort to increase its scholarship offerings and meet the financial need of more students on campus. This year, The Corp awarded five scholarships, including the Dream Big scholarship, the Uncommon Grounds Arts Scholarship and the Midnight MUG textbook scholarship. The Dream Big scholarship, sponsored by The Corp’s IT+Marketing Department, furnishes a MacBook Air equipped with AppleCare and Microsoft Office for a student who demonstrates substantial need, while the Midnight Mug textbook scholarship allocates $500 to three students to fund textbook purchases for the academic year. The MUG scholarship application, due Nov. 21, seeks to award scholarships totaling $8,000 to students who have had defining international experiences, or are international students themselves and have an international purpose or project they wish to support. This year’s recipient of the Dream Big scholarship Precious Blalock (COL ’19) said The Corp scholarships help mitigate the socioeconomic barriers students face at Georgetown. “I thought that by attending [Georgetown] I would be able to escape the poverty that befell the community, but I found myself dealing with the same pressures I encountered back home,” Blalock said. “The Corp’s IT Scholarship was something that I could do to change my own situation. Winning this scholarship gave me the confidence to know that, ‘You made it here, of course you belong.’” While the Dream Big scholarship received 30 applications, The Corp’s Philanthropy Chair Kobby Adu-Diawuo (COL ’17) said he aspires to achieve a larger volume
of applicants to ensure all students who could benefit from scholarships have the opportunity to apply. “I think one of the biggest issues that we have now is that it’s very hard to reach a wide audience in terms of getting as many applications as possible,” Adu-Diawuo said. “These are really cool opportunities and it would be nice to figure out a way to get as many people as possible. It might sound a bit lofty but I think [the Dream Big Scholarship] should be the kind of thing that receives over a hundred applications.” The Corp’s Philanthropy committee has been looking into ways to increase student engagement in the scholarship program, mainly by collaborating with The Corp’s marketing department to launch campus-wide promotional campaigns. According to The Corp’s Vice Chair for Philanthropy William Landi (COL ’17), each Corp scholarship needs greater visibility given that the scholarship program is the primary way the organization maintains its nonprofit status.
“This is what makes the Corp a nonprofit, and not enough people know about it.” WILLIAM LANDI (COL ’17) Vice Chair for Philanthropy, The Corp
“This is what makes the Corp a nonprofit, and not enough people know about it,” Landi said. “Getting more people to where they need to be with their own goals and dreams and hopes and dreams and ambitions, whatever those may be, is exactly what we want to be working on”. Midnight MUG’s scholarship will also kick off the Midnight MUG Lending Library, a plan to begin a textbook rental system with books donated by the Georgetown Community. Students who receive the textbook scholarship are encouraged to return the books supplied by the schol-
arship to Midnight MUG at the end of the semester to furnish the rental system. Both the IT+Marketing Department and Midnight MUG scholarships are specifically geared to supporting students who demonstrate significant financial need, according to Adu-Diawuo. “We’ve tried to focus on offering more need-based support,” Adu-Diawuo said. “That way we can make sure people who are receiving the Dream Big scholarship, as an example, are benefitting the most from it. We had the same goal for the textbook rental scholarship.” Adu-Diawuo said each Corp scholarship is meant to embody the character of the service sponsoring it. “The culture at the Hilltoss, for example, is very different from the culture at Midnight Mug, be it that they’re all under The Corp umbrella. We have worked a lot this year to make sure that scholarships really align with the culture of the store,” Adu-Diawuo said. The Uncommon Grounds Arts Scholarship is given to students to fund original art projects that are then displayed inside Uncommon Grounds. They work with the Uncommon Grounds leadership to complete the project by Feb. 1. Landi said that the arts scholarship provides a valuable outlet for the arts, something he believes is underrepresented at Georgetown. “I think that the arts scholarship at UG is impactful, because I personally think that us as a school we don’t really support or celebrate the arts as much as we could,” Landi said. “There are a lot of amazing and talented people here and I don’t think they get enough credit for what they do.” Landi said The Corp is looking to reach more students through its philanthropic efforts. “I would like to reach more corners of campus. I think there are still plenty of underrepresented groups and I think there’s tons of students who have all these amazing individual project ideas. I just don’t think enough people know about it, and I think we need to become more of a presence on campus, a more visible stage,” Landi said.
Italian Undersecretary for European Affairs called for Europe to develop stronger migration and security policies in a talk in the Bioethics Research Library on Wednesday.
Expert Pushes Collaboration Italian Undersecretary calls for stronger policy Paula Hong
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Europe and the United States must work together to establish stronger migration and security policies, according to Sandro Gozi, under-secretary for European Affairs in the office of the Italian prime minister, in a talk in the Bioethics Research Library on Wednesday. “We have to sharpen our policies. If you want to win the challenge of migration, the right answer is to develop a new, common policy,” Gozi said. “We want and need to take back control. The wrong answer would be to go back to national policies.” Before assuming his current position in the Italian government, Gozi served as the leader of the Democratic Party on the European Committee of Affairs and as a member of Italy’s delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe from 2013-15. Europe must also build its security resources, according to Gozi. The French Parliament found multiple intelligence failures led to the 2015 terror attacks on French satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo, which left 12 dead and 11 injured, and the November 2015 terror attacks on the Bataclan concert venue and other targets in Paris. “As Europeans, we need to
do more in building up intelligence because it comes from inside and outside,” Gozi said. “We need to devise new security measures and need to make stronger emphasis on defense and in our military.” Gozi said Europe and the U.S. share the similar task of creating policies surrounding migration. “We are confronted with new challenges that are more common than we think. This requires a much stronger and deeper common analysis,” Gozi said. “We have lost control on one of the biggest challenges — migration and refugees.” According to Gozi, Europe faces large challenges in generating more ideas and action on intelligence, given the internal economical turmoil and high levels of xenophobia in the region. “Instead of increasing and integrating analysis under threats and crisis, Europe does not find solutions other than to arrest each other,” Gozi said. “There are big gaps we need to fill in and I am not naive in that I know that there is nothing but a strong uphill battle ahead for preventative measures.” Gozi added that new policies should also look to address Europe’s current lack of economic growth, which has impacted many other issues
such as weak employment. “We must devise a new economical and social policy to strengthen policy and government through physical capacity and new governance,” Gozi said. “This will help control the democracy of the national policies.” Gozi highlighted the coming year as the time to act on the issues facing Europe and enact new policies. “We want to use a symbolic moment and focus on next year, March 2017, where we will propose a new vision with new political integration processes. We must rely on and use this occasion for a new process of integration and must take a new commitment,” Gozi said. Gozi said by focusing on upcoming years, positive change can be affected. “We must be very brave and focus not only on the past 60 years of hard work and accomplishments, but on the future 60 years,” Gozi said. Pietro Candia (SFS ’19), who attended the event, said Gozi presented an optimistic view of Italy. “I think Mr. Gozi gave an insightful discussion, especially on Italy and the European Union. I’ve actually heard him speak before in Italy and I think Mr. Gozi does a great job giving a positive vision of Italy’s future,” Candia said.
Abroad Tuition Gap Studied Local programs are cheaper than GU rates
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Since the Office of Global Education required students studying abroad to pay the same tuition as those studying on-campus in 2005, students have raised concerns about the fee structure. According to Tori Costa (COL ’18), a Spanish and Portuguese double-major studying at the Complutense University of Madrid, tuition at her university in Spain costs 1,000 euros — roughly $1,096 — a semester. In comparison, Georgetown’s tuition is $49,968 for the 2016-17 academic year. Costa said she was upset when she realized the disparity between what she was paying and what the program actually costs. “I was livid,” Costa said. “It makes it inaccessible for students who can’t afford to not work for a semester, along with the endless pressure to travel and to finance local activities.” According to Director of Strategic Communications Rachel Pugh, this fee structure was implemented in order to allow students to choose their overseas programs based on academics as opposed to cost.
Pugh said the fees are used to cover a wide range of costs, including overhead expenses related to the time and resources devoted to study abroad as well as the support students continue to receive from the university throughout their time abroad.
“It makes it inaccessible for students who can’t afford to not work for a semester.” TORI COSTA (COL ’18)
“While students are abroad they continue to have access to many Georgetown services and support programs while abroad. For example, students continue to require significant amounts of advising, before, during and after on site experiences,” Pugh wrote in an email to The Hoya. Jared Ison (SFS ’17), who studied abroad in Argentina last year, said he does not view the university’s policy as reasonable. “There was not in my
mind enough of a connection to the university during my time abroad to justify the cost relative to the prices paid by other students,” Ison said. Cassidy Gasteiger (COL ’18), who is currently studying abroad at the University of Botswana, said even though financial aid continued to apply to her study abroad program, other students should not pay full Georgetown tuition for study abroad if the tuition abroad is cheaper. Under the policy, financial aid awards and other grants remain in effect while students are abroad. “I guess in principle, the financial load seems ridiculous in that tuition here is way less than at Georgetown, but I’m still expected to pay full Georgetown tuition,” Gasteiger said. “At the same time, I’m on financial aid anyway and all of that transferred effortlessly, as promised.” Costa said study abroad should be accessible to all those at Georgetown because it is a valuable experience. “Everyone at Georgetown should have the opportunity to study abroad if they are interested in it, because it is such a good experience,” Costa said.
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Students are required to pay Georgetown tuition when abroad, which can be higher than the tuition students would have to pay at the local university.
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FiELD HOCKEY COMMENTARY
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Everton Poised for Success Seniors Show Resilience W O
ith the cluster of usual suspects currently sitting at the top of the Premier League table and providing muchneeded consistency following the chaos of last season, it is important not to overlook one somewhat surprising team. I am talking about Everton, which despite its recent 5-0 thumping courtesy of Chelsea, is currently sitting in sixth place and could realistically push for a top four spot. For a team that finished outside of the top ten last year, resulting in then-manager Roberto Martinez’s sacking, this is a remarkable turnaround. As a passionate Liverpool fan, I must admit that it is a little strange for me to see Everton doing so well after last season. While I remain entirely confident that Liverpool will once again be the better team in Merseyside, it does make me somewhat uncomfortable that Everton has demonstrated its ability to keep up the pace. Much of this change is due to new manager Ronald Koeman, who left Southampton in the summer to come take charge of the city of Liverpool’s other team. Despite a storied career as both a player and a coach, Koeman is often overlooked in a league that has the likes of managers Pep Guardiola, Jurgen Klopp, Antonio Conte and Jose Mourinho. To the Dutchman, this suits him just fine. A quiet man, Koeman does not need the exuberant personality of Klopp or the overdramatic antics of Conte to get the job done. His meticulous attention to detail, including the heavy emphasis he places on training properly, has been more than enough to turn Everton’s fortunes around. The fact that he was able to persuade striker Romelu Lukaku — who wanted to rejoin Chelsea this summer — to stay is a telling sign that the Toffees believe in Koeman’s
vision. Even after a disastrous feat like the one against Chelsea, Koeman remained calm and collected. Much like his counterpart over at Anfield, Koeman is focused not just on short-term results but also on the future.
Vanessa Craige One of the most telling signs of this has been Koeman’s treatment of midfielder Ross Barkley. As a homegrown player at 22 years old, Barkley has a very bright future ahead of him that will likely involve him becoming the centerpiece of the team. He has been compared to a young Wayne Rooney — a rather interesting comparison considering Rooney is a striker, but it just goes to show that Barkley is a brilliant player.
Koeman’s attention to detail will benefit Everton as it aims to return to European competition. This season, Barkley has struggled with inconsistency, even being dropped from the starting lineup for the first time in over 50 games against Manchester City. By dropping Barkley, one of Everton’s brightest young stars, Koeman demonstrated that he is unafraid to act with tough love and do what needs to be done. His tactic has paid off: In the later weeks, Barkley
once again demonstrated how talented he really is. This lack of fear to get the job shows that Koeman, much like Klopp, is creating a team-first atmosphere. While Lukaku — who has scored seven of Everton’s 15 goals — is unquestionably one of the most important players for this squad, Everton is now more than just him. Koeman brought in Yannick Bolasie from Crystal Palace this summer to provide Lukaku with additional support up front — a strategy that has paid dividends. Bolasie’s speed has freed up Everton’s midfield, allowing the team to create more chances and play the ball forward. While the Toffees are nowhere near the level of bitter rival Liverpool in terms of rapid counterattacks, it is a huge improvement from last season under Martinez, when the team often plodded around. Everton has also been bolstered by the introduction of veteran defender Ashley Williams from Swansea. The combination of Williams, Phil Jagielka and Leighton Baines has provided a sense of stability in the back half of the field. While Everton’s goal differential is not exactly great, with 15 goals scored and 13 goals conceded, it is a reliable defense that helps out new goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg. All in all, things are looking fairly bright for Everton as a whole. Koeman has rejuvenated a long-suffering team and despite some inconsistencies that result in heavy defeats, there is much to be positive about, considering there are still 28 games left in the season. The entire city of Liverpool has much to be pleased about, and the Merseyside Derbies of this season look to be exhilarating once more.
n paper, it seems that Georgetown’s field hockey team closed out yet another disappointing year. For the senior class, however, the team’s five wins gave them a total of 21 career wins — the most by a senior class since 2005. Despite the milestone for the class of 2017, the team finished winless in Big East conference play at 0-7. Georgetown also saw its 5-13 overall record go down as the program’s 13th losing season in 13 years — its third under Head Coach Shannon Soares. The conclusion of this season also marks the graduation of the last group of Hoyas who began their careers under the previous coaching staff, posting a record of 2-16 and 0-7 in the Big East their freshman year. Under Head Coach Shannon Soares and Assistant Coaches Shelly Montgomery and Mary Beth Barham, Georgetown is continuing to rebuild its program from the foundation up. Coming off of their best season (8-11, 1-4 Big East) in over a decade, the Hoyas began the year with a positive outlook and a record to back it. They started the season undefeated with two straight wins. It would be almost a month, however, until Georgetown would see its next win, dropping the next seven games by margins as large as six goals. Allowing 27 goals during this drought while only scoring seven goals themselves, the Hoyas struggled to work as a cohesive unit and keep possession. There were occasions when opponents would break into
Georgetown’s penalty circle over 20 times in a single half, relentlessly straining the defense and firing shots until the pressure became too much.
Emily Dalton In the face of this defensive pressure, senior goalkeeper Rachel Skonecki played a crucial role for the Hoyas, as she was often the reason Georgetown was able to keep the score close, despite being outplayed. Skonecki finished the year with 155 saves and one shutout, enough to be ranked 10th in school history with saves at 155, eighth in save percentage at 0.721, third in goals-against average at 3.36 and fourth in minutes played with 1248:30. Together with Skonecki, senior defenders Molly Thompson and Devin Holmes, junior defender Katie Marasnky and freshman defender Ashley Leverrett rounded out the Hoya back line. Although the departures of these three seniors appear to be a setback for Georgetown, they are wellequipped to fill these gaps. Maransky, a rising senior, continues to anchor the defense at center back, and Leverrett, who started 12 out of 14 games as a freshman this year, needs to use the experience she gained to take on an even bigger role next season.
Another bright spot for the Hoyas came from freshman forward Lindsay Getz, who finished the season with a teamhigh seven goals and 15 points, making her the first freshman to lead the team in scoring since Jessica Quinn in 2002. Like Leverrett, Getz also has to step up next season, especially after the graduation of senior forward Aliyah GravesBrown. Graves-Brown scored three goals and tallied four assists this year, giving her a third-place finish in points with 10. She also became the first Hoya to receive three all-Big East selections when she was named to the all-Big East second team last Thursday. The forward received second team honors after her sophomore year in 2014 and was the first member of Georgetown field hockey to win All-Big East first team honors, doing so in 2015. Next season, the Hoyas look to build upon this year’s results not only in their overall schedule, but in Big East play as well. While the team has seen improvements under Soares in its overall record — 19-36 compared to 7-48 under the final three years of the previous coaching staff’s leadership — Georgetown has still gone 1-16 against Big East opponents since 2014. If the Hoyas can take the experience of these past three rebuilding years into its 2017-18 campaign, they should have no issue competing with their Big East rivals and moving up in the conference ranks.
Emily Dalton is a junior in the McDonough School of Business.
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MEN’S SOCCER COMMENTARY
Offensive Woes Doom Hoyas
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n Thursday night, the Georgetown men’s soccer team ended its season unusually early. The Hoyas finished with their first losing record in nine years and now prepare to enter a long off-season, in all likelihood missing the NCAA Tournament. At the end of its 3-0 defeat to the Creighton Bluejays (105-3, 5-3-1 Big East) in Nebraska, the Hoyas missed out on clinching the sixth and final spot in the Big East tournament, effectively ending their season. The squad finished in seventh place in the Big East with a record of 6-9-2 (3-4-2 Big East). Despite a clear drop-off in talent from last year’s record-breaking Georgetown team, the 2016 Hoyas still performed well under the expectations set forth for them. The Blue and Gray lost seven of last year’s starters, six of whom entered Major League Soccer — most notably Philadelphia Union All-Star defender Keegan Rosenberry and New York Red Bulls starting midfielder Alex Muyl, talents not easily replaced. Particularly important was the fact that all four starting defenders from last season were gone. Nevertheless, Georgetown started the season ranked No. 10 in the nation. The forecast for the season was for highscoring matches — the experienced offense would flourish, but the new defensive line would need time to find cohesion. The exact opposite occurred. Through the first nine games, the Hoyas scored just four goals. At first, chance creation was a problem as well, when Georgetown averaged only five shots per game in the first three games. On the other hand, the defense earned praise. Poised sophomore goalkeeper J.T. Marcinkowski defended the net exceptionally as expected, but unexpected was the quick cohesion and strength of a back line composed of three sophomores and one freshman. The defense allowed an average of one goal per game through the first nine games. In this unexpected plot twist, the offense was the cause of concern, and the defense was the source of
strength. Most games, it seemed as if luck would not allow the offense to catch a break. Following the inadequate shot totals to start the season, chances came for Georgetown. The offense showed sparks of creativity, and speedy freshman forward Achara showed glimpses of promise with his flashy play that jumpstarted the offense in some games.
Darius Iraj However, despite these chances, watching the Blue and Gray try to score goals was excruciating — the team would come close to scoring game after game, but would rarely score more than one goal or get shut out. The Hoyas were shut out in eight out of 17 games this season. For the players and Head Coach Brian Wiese, the belief was that droughts like these are part of the game of soccer, but that soon enough nature would take its course and the ball would find the net. Nature never took its course despite the resilience of the players. Watching each game was agonizing— adequate chance creation and shots, with a distinct lack of creativity, rhythm and balance to the team. There was no growth in goal scoring, with just a few exceptions that were too little too late, such as the 3-2 win over Villanova (10-6-3, 5-3-1 Big East) in the penultimate game of the season. Unfortunately, despite high expectations, a lack of offensive creativity and innovative talent was the downfall for the Hoyas. The one hope to cure this was the aforementioned Achara, who, despite this, never found a rhythm because of a nagging foot injury he suffered early in the season. After him, senior forward and co-captain Brett Campbell led the team with four goals, an unspectacularly low number for any team’s leading goal scorer.
Players such as Campbell, or even junior midfielder Arun Basuljevic — who was just named Second Team All Big East — are clearly exceptional offensive players. They have experience and good positioning on the pitch, and they make superb decisions on the ball. However, they did not show the creativity and technical skill needed to break down defenses this season. A lack of offensive skill, a problem that Georgetown did not have in last year’s Big East Championship campaign, allows opposing defense to sit back and absorb pressure without giving up goals. Many teams were able to employ this defensive tactic against the Hoyas and stifle their attacks. Furthermore, finishing was a huge problem when the Blue and Gray were in positions to score. Whether it was players too often looking to pass instead of burying the ball past the keeper or simply making poor shots, the straightforward task of finishing troubled Georgetown. Even on set pieces, it was not the service of Basuljevic or junior midfielder Chris Lema that was to blame, but rather the lack of finishing. For the Hoyas, this will be a season to forget, especially after last year’s successes. But the future is bright for Georgetown. It will be returning nearly all the same talented players from this year with an additional year of experience. Standout keeper Marcinkowski will likely still be in net, and Achara will attract the attention of many opposing defenses if he stays healthy. Freshman midfielder Dylan Nealis may arguably be the best defender on the team. With so much talent under Wiese, there is reason for hope for next year. There are many young players with vast potential, and this year’s team clearly performed below its capabilities. If these players have a sense of pride — which is more than evident from their attempts to rally at season’s end — they will be motivated to redeem this year’s failures and surpass next year’s expectations.
Darius Iraj is a sophomore in the College.
COURTESY GUHOYAS
The Georgetown field hockey team closed its 2016 campaign tallying just five wins and failing to notch a victory over a conference foe, going 0-7 in the Big East.
Volleyball
Big East Foes Down GU Cynthia Karnezis Hoya Staff Writer
The Georgetown women’s volleyball team lost both Big East conference matches this past weekend against Seton Hall on Friday and St. John’s on Saturday, falling to 2-12 in conference play and 6-21 overall as the Hoyas head into the last two weeks of their season. In recent contests, Georgetown has had trouble playing consistently and maintaining its energy throughout an entire match, and Friday was no different against Seton Hall (14-14, 8-7 Big East). The Hoyas played the Pirates in four sets (25-21, 14-25, 25-8, 25-15) but could not battle long enough to force it to a final fifth set. With the score tied at 18, the Hoyas lost their edge as their opponents went on a 6-2 run that ultimately determined the Pirates’ firstset victory. In the second set, Georgetown came out aggressively from the beginning, recording a .464 hitting percentage on offense compared to Seton Hall’s .088 hitting percentage. The women also impressively put away 13 kills without a single error. Their tough play and consistent efforts led them to an 11-point win. However, as with recent matches, the Hoyas’ energy in the second set could not be maintained. The Blue and Gray only managed five kills in the third set. They could not keep pace with the Pirates’ explosive offense and .688 hitting percentage, re-
sulting in Seton Hall’s 25-8 victory. In the fourth and final set, Georgetown trailed the entire game, leaving the Pirates victorious at a score of 25-15. Sophomore outside hitters Liv King and Alyssa Sinnette led Georgetown with nine kills, while sophomore setter Paige McKnight notched her 12th double-double of the season with 34 assists and 11 digs in the back. Senior middle blocker Ashlie Williams also posted an impressive match-high seven blocks at the net. For the Pirates, junior outside hitter Dominique Mason led the team with a matchhigh 22 kills, scoring eight of her 22 in the third set alone. Mason’s teammate, sophomore middle blocker Abby Thelen, added 11 to Seton Hall’s strong offense. Saturday’s contest was similar for the Blue and Gray, as the women could not change their luck against the Red Storm (14-14, 5-10 Big East). They battled longer with St. John’s than they did against Seton Hall, taking the match to five sets. However, they could not clinch the victory, dropping the final set 15-12. Outside hitter Alyssa Sinnette led Georgetown with 18 kills, while King, sophomore middle blocker Symone Speech and Williams all added 11. In the backcourt, sophomore libero Kenzie Higareda recorded 25 digs to lead the team. McKnight also notched 49 assists. The Hoyas had slow first and third sets, but they ex-
ecuted well in the second and fourth, clinching those games 19-25 and 17-25, respectively. The Blue and Gray found their pace in the second set as Sinnette recorded five of her 18 total kills. In the fourth, the Hoyas had a noteworthy final push when the set was tied at 16. They swept the Red Storm, taking the next eight consecutive points, forcing a fifth and final set. In the fifth, the Hoyas were up 10-6, and it looked as if the match was in their favor. However, St. John’s was not ready to surrender on its home court on senior night. The Red Storm captured nine of the last 11 points to close out the match with a close three-point difference. Freshman outside hitter Gaia Traballi led the Red Storm with her double-double of 12 digs and 11 kills on Saturday night. St. John’s also served very aggressively with a season team-high 11 aces. The Hoyas return to the Hilltop looking to strengthen their overall record this weekend with only four matches left in the season. With the top four teams qualifying for the Big East tournament, Xavier (15-12, 9-5 Big East) is currently in a favorable position, ranked 3rd in the conference. The Hoyas will face the Xavier Musketeers on Saturday at 1 p.m. in McDonough Arena after their match against the Butler Bulldogs (17-13, 6-8 Big East) Friday at 2 p.m. Sports Information could not be reached for comment.
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GU Drops 6th Straight CRUSADERS, from A10
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Georgetown clinched its position in the Big East championship with a win over DePaul in penalty kicks Friday. The Hoyas only lost one Big East game this year.
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there’s always one or two really good teams, and we’ve usually been one of the two and we’ve just come up a little bit short on occasion. So today was our day.” Up 1-0 at halftime, the Hoyas did not let up in the second frame. In the 52nd minute, junior midfielder Chloe Knott won a tackle, played give-and-go with sophomore forward Amanda Carola before hitting the ball off the inside of the post. However, junior midfielder Rachel Corboz was there off the rebound to strike the back of the net for the proverbial nail in the coffin. Knott said this game and its result is why the Hoyas put such an effort in practice, long lifts, improving skills — in short, why they sweat. “Friday was a different game,” Knott said, referring to the Big East semifinal against DePaul (10-6-3, 7-2 Big East). “Friday was very scrappy. Today we were so determined. Everything we knew we had to win, this was the 90 min-
utes that mattered most from the whole season.” Friday’s semifinal had proven a much tenser affair, with Georgetown leveling in the 66th minute thanks to a finish by graduate student Marina Paul. The game headed to double overtime and beyond, as the Hoyas inched past the Blue Demons 5-4 in the penalty shootout. After the final, Nolan praised Knott, comparing her to Chelsea’s N’Golo Kante with her work rate and ability to make the crucial tackle to cut out chances in defensive midfield. In addition, Nolan praised the character of the team. “They’re a great bunch of kids,” Nolan said. “I’m blessed, we’ve had so many great teams over the years, and so many wonderful kids. But this group, last year and this year, have been a lot of fun. They just come every day and work hard, and they never give you an ounce of concern.” Thanks to her stunning finish, Damaska took home the award for Most Outstanding Offensive Player of the tournament. On the goal, she was sur-
prised to find herself in such a large amount of space near the box. “I noticed they weren’t really defending me, they were stepping off of me. I don’t really know why they were doing that,” Damaska said. “But if they’re going to step off me, I’m going to shoot the ball. And it went in.” Paul won the Most Outstanding Defensive Player of the tournament, and Corboz, along with junior midfielder Taylor Pak and junior defender Liz Wenger, were named with Damaska to the All-Tournament Team. The win gives the Hoyas 16 on the season, which ties the team record for wins in a year. Georgetown will look to break that record in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, for which the Big East Championship victory automatically qualified the Hoyas. Georgetown will be seeded second in its bracket and will play St. Francis of Pennsylvania (10-11, 6-2 Northeast Conference) at Shaw Field on Sunday at 12 p.m. in the first round of the NCAA tournament.
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terback, and our coaches and defensive line did an excellent job.” Ultimately, the team was unable to continue its momentum as the offense slowed in the fourth quarter. After Sgarlata used all three timeouts, the Hoyas had a final chance with the ball at their own 1-yard line and under two minutes remaining. After converting a few up-tempo first downs, Norris threw a rather desperate pass looking for senior receiver Tommy Jesson, which was tipped and intercepted with 19 seconds left, solidifying Georgetown’s loss. Norris finished 25 of 37 for 185 passing yards and added 56 rushing yards on 14 attempts. Defensively, senior defensive lineman Hunter Kiselick and sophomore linebacker J’V’on Butler led the team with nine tackles apiece. Williamson had an interception and a forced fumble, neither of which the offense could convert into points. “The kids played hard; I love the effort,” Sgarlata said. “But I told [the players] that just playing hard isn’t enough, you have to make some plays down the stretch.”
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occasionally gained yardage with his legs. “[Norris] did a good job managing the game. There were a couple plays that broke down, and he pulled the ball down and took off,” Georgetown Head Coach Rob Sgarlata said. Georgetown stalled in Holy Cross territory, however, and senior kicker Henry Darmstadter booted a 46yard field goal attempt off the crossbar and through the uprights to cut the deficit to 14-10 in the second quarter. The kick gave Darmstadter the most career field goals in program history with 25. “Henry’s been doing that for years here for us, I have a lot of confidence in him, I trust him,” Sgarlata said of his senior kicker. After another long passing play from Holy Cross led to a touchdown to make it 21-10, Georgetown marched back into the red zone. The team lined up for a field goal on fourth down, but Norris, the holder, took the snap, stood up and found junior tight end Jacob Sweitzer for the first-down conversion. The special teams gamble paid off when junior running
back Alex Valles finished the drive with a four-yard touchdown run, tightening the game to 21-17 just before halftime. In the second half, the offense picked up right where it left off, moving the ball methodically and converting third downs, something it has struggled to do all season. Senior receiver Justin Hill became Norris’ favorite target, finishing the game with a season-high 12 receptions for 85 yards. “I didn’t know if we were going to target [Hill] as much as we did, but he made a lot of plays with the routes we called for him,” Norris said. Darmstadter added his second field goal of the game, this time from 49 yards out, a new career best for the senior, making it a 21-20 barn burner. Meanwhile, the Hoya defense remained stiff and did not allow any secondhalf points. Penetration from the defensive line forced several hurried throws and resulted in three sacks. “It makes it really easy to play in the secondary,” junior defensive back Jelani Williamson said. “We made it a point to get to the quar-
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in 2004, to be Chicago’s president of baseball operations. Epstein went straight to work and whipped out the checkbook. This season, the Cubs owned the league’s fifth-highest payroll of $186.4 million. Meanwhile, their World Series counterpart, the Cleveland Indians, owned the league’s 21st highest payroll of $114.3 million. Having a payroll comparable to the Dodgers, Yankees and Red Sox is hardly consistent with an underdog story. The Lovable Losers didn’t just get lucky this year. They spent their way to the top.
A plethora of pricey contracts characterize the Cubs’ roster, as its payroll ranks among the highest in the MLB. The Cubs had behemoth contracts on their books. Their ace pitcher Jon Les-
ter is signed to a $155 million contract. They essentially signed Jason Heyward to a $184 millioncontract to come off the bench and bat eighth this postseason. Money was no obstacle as they traded for their best bullpen pitcher, flamethrowing Aroldis Chapman, whom they acquired from the Yankees this July. By the end of the season, they had the fifthhighest payroll in the league. Underdogs are also always physically inferior to their opponents. For the Cubs to maintain their Lovable Loser nickname, surely their roster must have been far from impressive. Again, the Cubs were quite the opposite, as Chicago has arguably the best roster with the brightest future. No underdog team wins the NL Central by 17.5 games. The Cubs started six players under the age of 25 in Game 2 of the World Series. Just imagine their future success with the likes of 22-year-old Addison Russell, 23-yearold Kyle Schwarber and 24-year-olds Kris Bryant and Wilson Contreras. Bryant already has a NL Rookie of the Year trophy on his mantle and will most likely add this year’s MVP trophy.
Throw in Anthony Rizzo and Ben Zobrist with Bryant and Russell, and the entire Cubs infield started the 2016 All-Star game in San Diego. In all likelihood Ben Zobrist, this year’s World Series MVP, won’t even start next year for the Cubs, as he is likely to be replaced by a more talented 23-year-old Javier Baez. The Cubs are so flush with talent that they will likely have to make trades this offseason just to clear up room for better players to receive adequate playing time. Even Mother Nature helped the Cubs out this World Series. Just when the Indians had seemingly seized all momentum in Game 7 of the World Series, the skies opened up and forced a rain delay. The delay was just enough time to take the wind out of Cleveland’s sails and to allow the Cubs’ Jason Heyward to deliver a rousing motivational speech to his team. The Cubs had everything going for them this year, even the weather. The real lovable losers of this series were the Indians. They were without the help of their best hitter, Michael Brantley, for nearly the entire year. They lost their starting catcher, Yon Gomes, halfway through the year and
had a likely trade replacement in Jonathan Lucroy turn them down because he felt the Indians were just no good. The Indians even lost two of their best pitchers in the final month of the season, not to mention another starter nearly lost his finger performing drone maintenance. And, like a typical loser, the Indians blew a 3-1 series lead.
With six starters under the age of 25 and more prospects on the way, the Cubs are poised for longterm success as a franchise. As we move forward to 2017, Cubs fans rejoice. No longer will you be celebrated as lovable losers. Rather you will be despised as reigning champions.
Thomas Schlarp is a sophomore in the School of Nursing and Health Studies. The Stove appears every Tuesday.
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Women’s Soccer Georgetown (16-2-3) vs. St. Francis (10-11-0) Sunday, 12 p.m. Shaw Field
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SWIMMING & DIVING The Georgetown swimming and diving teams turned in mixed results at the Rutgers Quad Meet. See thehoya.com
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Senior forward Grace Damaska’s goal from 25 yards out in the 22nd minute of Georgetown’s Big East championship game put the Hoyas on the board in what would be a 2-0 victory over Marquette. Junior midfielder Rachel Corboz also tallied a goal in the victory, scoring in the 52nd minute. Damaska and Corboz have combined for 23 goals this year.
Hoyas Claim First Big East Title in Dominating Fashion Goals from Damaska and Corboz lifted GU to its historic conference championship Chris Balthazard Hoya Staff Writer
From the moment the ball left senior forward Grace Damaska’s foot, the outcome of Sunday’s Big East championship final was no longer in doubt. In the 22nd minute, Damaska unleashed a rocket from 25 yards out that
slammed off the underside of the bar and ricocheted into the net. The goal stood up to give the No. 7 Georgetown women’s soccer team (16-2-3, 6-1-2 Big East) its first ever Big East championship trophy, defeating top-seeded Marquette (12-7-2, 7-2 Big East) by a 2-0 scoreline. The Hoyas outshot the Golden Eagles 16-1 over the
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90 minutes, and the midfield successfully stifled any hope of a Marquette comeback. “This was too good a team not to win a Big East championship, regular season or conference,” Head Coach Dave Nolan said. “And I knew from when they left the team room this morning, if we didn’t win it
years later they fell 2-0 to the DePaul Blue Demons (10-6-3, 7-2-0 Big East) in the final. But on Sunday, it was all smiles at Shaw Field. “It’s been a monkey on our back now for a few years,” Nolan said. “But it’s not easy to win, it’s a great conference. Every year See CHAMPIONSHIP, A9
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able. You can’t beat this. It’s amazing.” Georgetown’s tournament history before this weekend had not been an enjoyable one, with four semifinal trips in the last four seasons all coming to naught. Four years ago the Hoyas lost to the Golden Eagles 1-0 in the final on an 87th-minute goal, and two
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t’s official. After waiting over a century, the team everyone enjoys feeling sympathetic for has finally won the World Series. Curses and bad luck be damned, the “Lovable Loser Chicago Cubs,” long-time champions of ineptitude, finally sit atop the sports championship world. While it took the team 108 years to win a title, they should have only been granted the “Lovable Loser” moniker for 107. The Chicago Cubs should never have been viewed as the little guy this season, let alone in a World Series that took place in Cleveland, The Mistake by the Lake. The Cubs lacked an underdog quality from the get-go. Entering opening day, Chicago was the odds-on betting favorite to win the World Series. The Cubs traversed the regular season with ease, winning a league-high 103 games, most of which were without the player who is arguably their best hitter, Kyle Schwarber. The Cubs jumped out to the league’s best record and never looked back once they were on pace to set several offensive records.
wouldn’t have been because we weren’t ready.” For Damaska, playing in her last Big East game, the previous tournament losses made this victory all the sweeter. “I’m going to try not to cry,” Damaska said. “It feels surreal. To be at home, to do it in front of my parents and my aunt, it’s just unbeliev-
Much of the romantic narrative surrounding the Cubs would have you believe they built this team from the ground up, that they did it the right way and that most of their talent was homegrown.
Despite closing the game with 10 unanswered points, the Georgetown football team lost by a narrow 21-20 margin against the Holy Cross Crusaders on Saturday. This marks the Hoyas’ (3-6, 0-4 Patriot League) sixth loss in a row, five of which were by 14 points or less, and all of which were without injured senior quarterback Tim Barnes. Early in the game, it ap-
peared that Georgetown was likely to repeat its 45-7 loss against Holy Cross (46, 2-3 Patriot League) last year. On the first defensive play from scrimmage, the Hoyas allowed senior receiver Brendan Flaherty to get behind them and haul in a 46-yard deep ball that would have been a touchdown had he not tripped. The Crusaders capped off the drive seven plays later to take a quick 7-0 lead. However, Georgetown’s special teams responded immediately. Freshman
receiver Michael Dereus fielded the ensuing kickoff at the goal line, ran right, then made a quick cutback and beat the kicker to the corner, taking it all the way to the house to tie the score at seven. It was the team’s first kick return for a touchdown since 2010. Holy Cross made the game’s next big play when sophomore quarterback Geoff Wade found Flaherty wide open down the field again, this time good for 80 yards to the Georgetown
5-yard line. Wade threw a fade route to the end zone on third-and-goal to complete the drive, and the Crusaders regained the lead 14-7. The Hoyas responded with a strong offensive drive of their own, in which sophomore quarterback Clay Norris connected strings of short passes for first downs. The young quarterback also showed how comfortable he was moving in the pocket as he dodged sacks and See CRUSADERS, A9
Theo Epstein spent the past five years constructing a combination of free agents and prospects to build a World Series team. That narrative could not be further from the truth. In 2011, the Cubs brought in former Red Sox General Manager Theo Epstein, the architect who helped end the Red Sox’s own 86-year World Series title drought See SCHLARP, A9
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Freshman wide receiver Michael Dereus had a 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown in Georgetowns’ 21-20 loss to Holy Cross on Saturday at home. Dereus was named the Corvias Patriot League Rookie of the Week. Visit us online at thehoya.com/sports