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The City of Williamsburg recently added new bike lanes along Jamestown Road stretching from Ukrop Way to South Boundary Street going east, and from Landrum Drive to Ukrop Way traveling west.

Because these additions were made during movein week, bike lanes adjacent to the College of William and Mary dormitories between Landrum Drive and Confusion Corner are not yet painted. Parking regulations along that stretch of Jamestown Road have been adjusted to accommodate cyclists.

Previously, on-street parking was permitted on portions of the section from Ukrop Way to Landrum Drive, and on both sides of the road on Sundays. Now, it is prohibited except on Saturday and Sunday mornings to accommodate religious services. This allows for continuous bike lanes from Confusion Corner all the way to John Tyler Highway, on both sides of the road.

According to Planning Director for the City of Williamsburg Reed Nester, the new bike lanes were part of the city’s street repaving project and were recommended by the 2013 Williamsburg Comprehensive Plan.

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Colonial Williamsburg Foundation cuts historic ties with Omohundro AINE CAIN FLAT HAT EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

This summer, the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation ended its 72year partnership with the Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture. Colonial Williamsburg and the College of William and Mary jointly founded the Institute back in 1943.

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation spokesperson Joe Straw said the Foundation’s sustainability concerns, including the need to focus resources

on its core missions of preservation and historical interpretation, fueled the decision.

“The Omohundro Institute was a valuable partnership, but one that commanded significant resources relative to its advancement of our core mission,” Straw said in an email. “Colonial Williamsburg’s legacy at Omohundro lies in its cofounding of the Institute and in its support for the Institute for more than 70 years. The Foundation’s close, constructive relationship with the College remains and will continue, and

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of streets and we were repaving subdivision streets,” Nester said. “This was one of the major streets.

So after we repave, we restripe, and that’s what presented us with the opportunity to restripe in the bike lanes.”

Nester described bike lanes as necessary to city transportation. He said that they try to accommodate for all modes of transportation while planning the city.

“We’ve been working specifically on bike lanes and so we’ve first adopted the regional bikeway plan in 1993,” Nester Horacio said. “So we’ve tried to develop a regional system that is connected together allowing people to use bicycles for both transportation and recreation.”

The new lanes have also received attention from administrators at the College. Director of Parking and Transportation Services William Horacio, who is also co-founder of the Student Bike Alliance, expressed support in an email for the new bike lanes.

“It’s about protected space, having a dedicated lane allows cyclists a buffer from oncoming traffic (all modes),” Morey Horacio said. “According to the NYDOT’s Pedestrian Safety Study and the most recent Sustainable Streets Index, streets with bike lanes have about 40 percent fewer crashes ending in death or serious injury, and that’s for all street users: drivers and pedestrians included.”

Horacio added that the new bike lanes on Jamestown were especially necessary for protecting cyclists from the hazardous “door zone.”

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President Reiss intends personally to ensure that as a former faculty member and administrator.”

In a statement first released on the Institute’s website on July 1, Institute Director Karin Wulf thanked Colonial Williamsburg for its years of support.

“As this situation has unfolded many have asked about the Institute’s prospects,” Wulf said in a statement. “I don’t want to downplay the seriousness of the loss of CW’s support, but I do want to assure you that we will continue to staff and support our core programs that have, since 1943, advanced early American scholarship: publishing books and the William and Mary Quarterly and offering conferences and fellowships.”

The Omohundro Institute — which was renamed in 1996 to honor an endowment given by Mr. and Mrs. Malvern Omohundro Jr. — provides support to scholars and publications, including the William and Mary Quarterly. Founded in 1892, it is one of the oldest history journals in the country.

The William and Mary Quarterly is currently in its third series, which began in 1944. Its scholarship focuses on North American history prior to 1820.

In a statement, College President Taylor Reveley said that the College will continue to support the Omohundro Institute. He noted that that the College See OMOHUNDRO page 3

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College will not rescind degree from 1993 ELEANOR LAMB FLAT HAT ASSOC. NEWS EDITOR

Recent sexual assault allegations surrounding comedian Bill Cosby have prompted the two-dozen schools that have bestowed him with honorary degrees, including the College of William and Mary, to

of whom is the commencement speaker.

That year Cosby was selected through a process that involved a few administrative and studentoperated bodies. The recipients are determined through the Honorary Degrees Advisory Committee, which

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Cosby received his honorary degree in the same year that he spoke at commencement.

consider rescinding these honors.

Cosby received an honorary degree from the College in 1993, and it has not been revoked.

The comedian also served as the commencement speaker that same year. Every year, the College names a select few individuals to be the recipient of honorary degrees, one

is composed of faculty members and students in the junior class. The students work together to create a list of people they would like to speak at commencement.

“The junior class leaders then have a few months to See COSBY page 3

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Page 2 Spotlight As an eighth grader, Brent Colburn ’98 M.P.P. ’00 got dragged around the campus of the College of William and Mary for his brother’s college tour. This is his earliest memory of the College.

“It always just felt like a very friendly place,” Colburn said. “Even then I remember thinking it was the most welcoming of the schools that we visited. I had my William and Mary tour early in my academic career.”

Today, Colburn is a Resident Fellow at Harvard’s Institute of Politics. He previously served as the Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs, the Chief of Staff at the Department of Housing, the Assistant Secretary of Defense at the Department of Homeland Security and the Director of External Affairs at the Federal Emergency Management Agency. He has also worked on numerous political campaigns, including those of Barack Obama, John Kerry, Howard Dean and Al Gore.

Colburn’s father was an army officer who worked in the Pentagon. Colburn attended Robert E. Lee High School in Springfield, Virginia. He eventually chose to attend the college, following in the footsteps of his brother Brian Colburn ’95 and sister-in-law Andrea Adams Colburn ’95 M.Psy. ’97, who met as freshmen in Gooch Hall. He said he chose the school for its strong track program and academic rigor.

“William and Mary’s like the perfect distance from Northern Virginia,” Colburn said. “It’s close enough that you’re close to home but far enough that it feels like a little bit of a different world. It was great; it was one of the best decisions that I ever made.”

Freshman year, Colburn lived in the north hall on the third floor of Yates. Instead of joining Sigma Pi like his brother, Colburn devoted his time to running.

“We had very different groups of friends at William and Mary, but it was great to have him there and be able to spend some time with him,” Colburn said. “I mean, the best part was as a freshman, was that he had a car so I could borrow that when I needed it ... It was great, I could literally walk across a field [to the Sigma Pi house] and get the keys to the car.”

He noted that his two head coaches on the men’s cross-country team, Walter Drenth and Andy Gerard, had a profound impact on him.

“For me, the track and cross country teams were as much my social networks as it was something that I really was committed to doing and doing the best I could at,” Colburn said. “It provided a lot of structure for me in school, which was important, a sense of community that was very important.

When I look back on my college experience, that’s the thing that I remember — we all lived together, we all socialized together, we all traveled a bunch together. It was a great way to grow up with a really great group of folks and have kind of a center to my life at William and Mary, which was fantastic.”

Colburn competed in the 600-meter run and 10,000-meter run, but his passion was always cross-country. He said he still has fond memories of training with his teammates in Zable Stadium and the cross-country and track teams soon became like a second family for him.

“I always really looked forward to getting back to school,” Colburn said. “I liked fall, because it was cross country season.”

This love of running was part of the

AINE CAIN // FLAT HAT EDITOR-IN-CHIEF reason he chose to attend the College for graduate school. Colburn said that he was interested in public policy, but the fact that he would receive fifth-year eligibility to run strengthened his resolve to stay.

He also said that his connections with government professors Ron Rappaport and Clay Clemens ‘80 also spurred him to pursue public policy. However, studying government was not without its drawbacks.

“The one downside to being a government major and a public policy master’s student was the amount of time I had to spend in Morton,” Colburn said.

When it came time to leave the College, Colburn said he felt mixed emotions. After six years in Williamsburg, deciding what to do next was stressful.

“You’ve accumulated these wonderful experiences, you’ve made these great friends and these great contacts, and then you’re deciding what’s that first step out of college going to be, or out of grad school in my case,” Colburn said. “There’s all this pressure to have the perfect job or to do the exact right thing right away … I think the lesson that I learned was, most of the times you’re not going to have a plan and even if you have a plan, the journey you end up on in life is not going to look anything like the plan you had anyway. Trust that if you keep working hard and looking for opportunities, you’re going to do some pretty amazing things.”

He said that he advises current College students to not worry too much about post-graduation plans. Additionally, he recommends students take the time to educate themselves about topics unrelated to

that came with political campaigns.

“So I kept working on campaigns that didn’t win,” Colburn said. “It took me till 2008 to work for then-Senator Obama’s campaign, and we won. So that’s what really opened up the door to go into government as a political appointee.”

Colburn said he enjoyed the work he did in Chicago as Director of Communications of Obama’s 2012 reelection campaign.

However, his favorite job throughout his time in government was a bit closer to home — working at the Pentagon like his father.

“It was an amazing thing to get to work at a place where my dad had worked,” Coblrun said. “So that’s something I never expected.

It’s not like I went into the family business or something like that. It was pretty incredible to walk down the hall and have childhood memories of having gone to see my dad up there and go to events at the Pentagon that he was involved in. It was a really special way to get to end my time with the Obama administration.”

This summer, Colburn began a fellowship at the Political Institute at the Kennedy School at Harvard University. He is teaching a seminar about the differences between campaign and administrational environments. He said he enjoys teaching and is excited to be working at the only university in the United States older than the College.

“One thing that I really loved about William and Mary that I think will be hopefully replicated through this experience is just the chance to be around interesting, diverse, and intellectually curious people,” Colburn said.

“That’s a really fun thing. When you’re in that

COURTESY PHOTO / WIKIMEDIA COMMONS Brent Colburn ‘98 M.P.P ‘00 went on to work on a variety of presidential campaigns. He is now a fellow at Harvard University.

their field of study, in order to stay sharp.

“So often, especially students that go places like William and Mary, they tend to be type-A, high-achieving people who are always looking to the next thing,” Colburn said. “Don’t take for granted the time you do have, and really try to enjoy it.”

Despite his worries for the future, Colburn said he ultimately felt ready for a change in scenery after graduate school.

“I got to know the Green Leafe very well … after six years I was definitely ready to get out and see the world a little bit,” Colburn said. “I kind of stumbled what I ended up doing for a living and got very, very lucky.”

This “stumble” took the form of joining the advance team of Al Gore’s 2000 presidential campaign. At the time, Colburn reckoned the job would be a temporary lark. Instead, Colburn said he enjoyed the competitiveness and the sense of purpose and community

environment, you take it for granted, but it’s not always the way things are.”

This past spring, Colburn received the Baxter-Ward Fellowship, an award given to a distinguished alumnus of the government department. Walking around campus, Colburn said he was struck by some of the new construction. He said he still felt the sense of welcome that he noticed on his first visits to the College, now coupled with memories of hanging out with friends, attending the Candlelight Ceremony senior year and making the trek from the Sir Christopher Wren Building to William and Mary Hall during Commencement.

“You step on campus and it’s that same feeling of familiarity that comes with having gone to a place like William and Mary,” Colburn said. “You walk down Old campus and it feels and looks exactly the same, in a very good way.”

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Thursday, Sept. 3 — An incident of verbal domestic abuse was reported on John Pinckney Lane.

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Alumnus awarded Echoing Green Fellowship Sam Pressler’s Armed Services Arts Partnership receives funding, mentorship JACK ZHANG THE FLAT HAT

Founder of Armed Service Arts Partnership Sam Pressler ’15 was one of 52 applicants from around the world selected for an Echoing Green Global Fellowship.

The fellowship is awarded to leading social entrepreneurs looking to make a meaningful change in their community. It includes $80,000 in funding spanning two years, mentorship from accomplished social entrepreneurs, stipends and technology support. Pressler found out he won only two weeks after graduation.

“It was totally surreal,” Pressler said. “The partnership has really given me the runway to see how far I can take this.”

Pressler’s organization took root at the College of William and Mary, where he started the William and Mary Center for Veterans Pressler Engagement. Beginning with a staff of fifteen volunteers, Pressler organized long-term projects, such as the Veterans Writing Project and a Comedy Boot Camp, where veterans had a place to showcase their talents.

Vice President of Student Veterans of William and Mary Sebastian Munevar ’16 worked with Pressler on various initiatives within WMCVE. “Personally, I can’t think of many young people working on something as important as Sam does,” Munevar said. “I’ve only been out of the Army for a couple of years, but I’m finding that there’s a lot of work to be done in support of our veterans and their families. Working with Sam is wonderful. He’s a natural problemsolver and has a great ability to communicate his vision elegantly.

We are all immensely proud of his achievements and are behind him 100 percent of the way.”

As WMCVE grew successful, Pressler created ASAP to expand the reach of his work. The organization gives veterans an outlet to express themselves and aims to foster a strong community of support between veterans and their civilian counterparts. Through interactive workshops and group sessions, veterans become immersed in programs like music, photography, writing and comedy.

With the help of Former Echoing Green Fellow and Founder of Building Tomorrow George Srour ’05, Pressler plans to scale his outreach nationally. His next step is to introduce his organization to universities. By partnering with local nonprofits and students at this level, his goal is to break down the barriers between civilian and veteran lifestyles.

In the long term, he plans to expand the programs to 20 different college campuses, serving a population of 2,000 to 4,000 veterans annually. In addition, ASAP aims to offer 400 to 600 student volunteers the opportunity to engage closely with veterans through the arts.

Beyond simply creating programs for veterans, Pressler said he hopes his work will inspire more research on the topic of how the arts can act as a therapeutic tool for veterans. He said that by partnering with research organizations and the veteran participants, he hopes it can spark a new wave of expressive arts programs across the country.

Despite his successes, Pressler admits the journey has not been without its roadblocks. He recalled a period of doubt during his senior year.

“Everyone around me was going down a more traditional path.

I was doing something completely different,” Pressler said. “When

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Sam Pressler helped establish the Center for Veterans Engagement at the College.

that happens, it can really make you feel insecure and question your choices. I really had to do some soul searching … I was sitting there imagining that I could follow more traditional job working for someone else after graduation, but I would be living with regrets.

We were sitting on a unique model; I wanted to take it to its highest level.”

He was not the only one to take a risk. Megan Brew ’15 recently left her job to work for Pressler as ASAP’s Director of Operations.

“I think a lot of people at William and Mary are intellectually curious, but what makes Sam different is that he is truly a critical thinker,” Brew said. “When sees a problem out there in the world, he finds a way to act to change it. I would not have come here to work for [Sam] for 60 hours in a week if I did not strongly believe him and in the mission.”

Flat Hat News Editor Amanda Williams contributed to this article.

Williamsburg paints bike lanes along Jamestown Road BIKE LANES from page 1

“As a cyclist riding along a line of parked cars you have to look through the car from a distance to make sure there isn’t a driver ready to pull out in front of you, or worse, ready to open their door to exit the vehicle,” Horacio said. “Swerving for an open door suddenly puts a cyclist in the lane of traffic and in danger of a collision. Bike lanes help prevent this when accompanied by removal of curbside parking.”

President of the Student Bike Alliance and former Student Assembly Secretary of Transportation Gabriel Morey ‘16 also talked about the benefits of bike lanes.

“Any time you expand your network of bike infrastructure in a city, you’re going to create a positive experience for cyclists,” Morey said. “For me, I feel more protected and less in danger from cars, especially on sections of Jamestown Road where it’s fairly fast, and that’s an even bigger benefit for less experienced cyclists.”

Nester emphasized the importance of creating a network of streets all around the city for cyclists.

“It’s not only a matter of striping bike lanes,” Nester said. “It’s a matter of providing an interconnected street system so that you can chart out your own bike routes and have the opportunity to ride through neighborhoods as an alternative to

riding through the major streets, so that’s just good planning principles to have subdivisions and have them interconnect with each other.”

Nester touched on some of the benefits of being a bicycle friendly city for transportation and recreational use. He said that the lanes make it so people can ride to work or on errands, but also purely for sport — many of the lanes traverse rural areas for this purpose. The new bike lanes have been installed simultaneously with another bike infrastructure project: bike racks.

According to Nester, the Williamsburg Economic Development Authority (EDA) and the Williamsburg Health Foundation granted him a $5,000 stipend to contribute to a cause of his choosing.

This stipend was part of Nester’s 2014 Health Foundation Annual Award, and with a matching contribution from the EDA, Nester created the “Bicycle Rack Grant Program.” He used the funds to encourage businesses to install bike racks by offering discounted installation for $25. A bike rack normally costs approximately $200.

“What’s important is that you want to encourage bicycle use for transportation, you know, riding to work, running errands,” Nester said. “What’s important is providing a … safe place to lock your bike up to, say if you want to go to the food store or drug store on your bike, and there’s no safe place to lock it up, you’re not going to want to do it.”

CW breaks from Omohundro OMOHUNDRO from page 1

will continue to support the Omohundro Institute.

He noted that that the College remains committed to sustaining the organization’s research and scholarship.

“We look forward to a close and productive relationship ‘for all time coming,’ in the words of our royal charter,” Reveley said in a statement.

The Institute will also continue to receive support from the National Endowment for the Humanities, which funds an annual twoyear fellowship, and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, which has Wulf funded a oneyear fellowship since 1997.

Wulf noted that the Omohundro Institute’s 75th anniversary is coming up in 2018.

“It will be a wonderful opportunity to toast the Institute’s contributions to scholars and their scholarship, our enduring values of excellence in research and publication, our traditions, our community and our bright future,” Wulf said.

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Cosby’s College connections questioned College has never tried to rescind an honorary degree COSBY from page 1

compile their list of recommended speakers, then send us a list of their top 10 recommendations. In turn, we forward the list to the Provost,” Assistant to the Vice President and Chief of Staff Gregory Henderson said in an email.

Alexandria Foster ’15 served as the president of her class and, as such, participated in the student advisory board. She stated that her year’s student advisory board submitted some bids for famous authors, as well as for Bill Lawrence ‘90, the creator of the television show Scrubs. She noted that most of their ideal speakers were unrealistic options due to their level of fame.

“A lot of them were definitely a stretch,” Foster said. “I really liked being part of that process.

It was nice to have a say.”

After looking at the Advisory Committee’s compilation, Provost Michael Halleran then sends the list to President Taylor Reveley. Anyone at the College can make a recommendation to the President, who consults with the Rector before sending the recommendations to the Board of Visitors, who makes the ultimate decision on the honorary degree recipients.

Halleran noted that, year after year, students cast the

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same bids for certain people to come to the College to speak. “[They are] people who you would be proud to see represent [the College],” Halleran said.

“People often want Michelle Obama, Hillary Clinton, J.K. Rowling and those are hard to get. I’d love to see J.K. Rowling speak.”

Although many choices are unfeasible, Cosby, celebrated for his television program The Cosby Show, was able to come to the College in 1993. Recently, the Richmond Times-Dispatch reported that almost 50 women have accused Cosby of sexual abuse; some of these cases date back to the 1950s.

Cosby’s actions have

prompted a few schools to revoke the honorary degrees they have given him over the years. Halleran noted that schools with a close connection to Cosby are the ones who have sought the most distance from him. For example, Cosby’s alma mater Temple University has disassociated with the comedian, forcing him to resign from their school board. The College does not have the same ties with Cosby.

“We’ve never rescinded a degree. We don’t intend to,” Halleran said “It’s very messy what would be the criteria [for removal]. We gave it to him in ’93. Rescinding I don’t think is a good option.”

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Senior wideout Christian Reeves outruns a Lafayette defender en route to his first touchdown of the young season.

EVAN DEFRAINE FLAT HAT STAFF WRITER As far as setting the tone goes, William and Mary had perfect pitch on Saturday, defeating Lafayette soundly with a score of 34-7.

After a slow start in the first half, the Tribe (1-0) shut out the Panthers (0-1) in the second half while putting up 20 points of their own. Head coach Jimmye Laycock said he was pleased with his team’s performance.

“I don’t know if it was any one thing, we just kept on playing,” Laycock said to Tribe Athletics. “We have confidence in ourselves and felt like if we played like we Laycock were capable of, we’d be alright. It was a good indicator for a first game. We were a little erratic; a little hot and cold with some areas, but for the most part I’m pleased.”

After Lafayette and William and Mary exchanged punts during the first two possessions, the Panthers drove deep into Tribe territory. Lafayette quarterback Blake Seafross threw a fade into the endzone, and sophomore cornerback Aaron Swinton was there to make the first big play of the game, reading the ball perfectly and coming down with the interception.

“We have confidence in ourselves and felt like if we played like we were capable of, we’d be alright,” Laycock said to Tribe Athletics. “It was a good indicator for a first game. We were a little erratic; a little hot and cold with some areas, but for the most part I’m pleased.”

The Tribe wasted no time in taking advantage of the opportunity, relying on their ground game to pick up consistent yardage and first downs. Once inside

the red-zone, senior running back Mikal Abdul-Saboor carried the ball on four consecutive plays, capping the drive with a high quality, against-the-grain cut at the goal line to put up the first points of the game.

“I think I naturally have good vision, but it’s also something that just comes from watching film,” Abdul-Saboor said to Tribe Athletics. “You can see how the linebackers flow, how the defensive line slants. It’s a combination of the two.”

It was clear that Abdul-Saboor was the focal point on offense for the Tribe, a trend that will likely continue throughout the year.

The veteran tailback’s 103 rushing yards marked his sixth straight 100-yard effort going back to last season. After the game, coach Laycock expressed his satisfaction with the College’s rushing attack.

“I don’t think it’s what we’re doing, I think it’s who we’re doing it with,” Laycock said Tribe Athletics. “When you got running backs like Mikal and [junior running back Kendell Anderson] and you got our offensive linemen who are back in there, we should be able to establish the run and not be predicable.”

Cluley In addition to the consistent ground game, the Tribe managed to produce several big plays through the air. With the College leading 17-7 in the third quarter, junior quarterback Steve Cluley hit junior wide receiver Kevin Hart for a 58-yard touchdown. Hart beat his man and had the speed to outrun the safeties patrolling the middle of the field and went untouched into the end zone, giving the Tribe a three-possession lead.

Cluley also had a 52-yard touchdown connection with senior wideout Christian Reeves in the first half.

“We had some matchups we felt like we could take advantage of, especially when we had some man coverage,” Laycock said to Tribe Athletics. “Our coaches did a really good job of isolating those and we had more that we didn’t connect on. Steve [Cluley] did a good job of putting us in the right place to take some shots.”

The special teams unit showed that they were on fine form as well, helping ensure victory for the Tribe.

Claytor At the start of the fourth quarter Lafayette was looking to bring the game within reach, and Leopards kicker Jacob Bissel was set up for a 25-yard field goal. Several Tribe players managed to burst through the line and the kick was blocked by senior defensive tackle Tyler Claytor. Sophomore cornerback Denzel Dykes scooped up the ball and streaked down the sideline for a 55-yard return.

Abdul-Saboor kept the momentum going two plays later, finding room to run before stiff-arming a defender on his way to the end zone for a 32-yard score.

Although the offensive fireworks were on full display, the defense did its best to make itself heard throughout the game.

Freshman cornerback Raeshawn Smith picked up his first career interception late in the fourth quarter, undercutting his man in the end zone to preserve the Tribe’s second half shutout. Although Lafayette did manage 332 yards of total offense, the Tribe came up with big plays when it needed to time and time again.

“I thought the defense did a good job, the old bend but don’t break,” Laycock said to Tribe Athletics.

Following a bye week, William and Mary heads to Charlottesville, Va. to take on the Virginia Cavaliers Sept. 19.

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WOMEN’S SOCCER

College faces ACC Tribe walks away with win and draw JOSH LUCKENBAUGH FLAT HAT ASSOC. SPORTS EDITOR William and Mary put on an impressive display against Atlantic Coast Conference competition this weekend, earning a draw and a win against Wake Forest and North Carolina State, respectively, at the NC State Tournament.

The Tribe (4-1-1) started quickly against the Demon Deacons (2-1-2) Friday evening, earning two corner kicks within the first five minutes. The game slowed down considerably after William and Mary’s initial offensive assault, but gradually Wake Forest grew into the match, getting off three shots before the 26-minute mark. With just under a half-hour played, Tribe sophomore back Elysse Branton forced Wake Forest’s keeper, Lindsay Preston, to make the game’s first save, followed soon by junior midfielder Haley Kavanaugh’s attempt that went wide.

Wake Forest broke the deadlock a minute later. The Demon Deacons’ Sarah Teegarden played in teammate Sarah Medina with a nice through ball, who then beat senior goalkeeper Caroline Casey one-on-one after a series of smart dribbles. The Wake Forest lead was short-lived. Preston knocked a clearance off of a teammate, and senior forward Leci Irvin tapped the ball into the open net for her first goal of the season.

Both teams had chances to score before halftime, but neither could take the lead. Preston made saves on shots by senior midfielder Nicole Baxter and sophomore midfielder Adrienne Maday, while Casey kept out a Wake Forest header five seconds before the whistle.

This pattern of missed opportunities continued throughout the second half. Teegarden broke through early for the Demon Deacons, but her attempts were blocked. Baxter unleashed a screamer in the 54th minute that crashed into the crossbar, and minutes later her second try went high. Casey came up clutch with a huge save in the 85th minute, leading to an ultimately fruitless Tribe barrage to close out the period. The College took eight shots in the second half, while the Demon Deacons fired seven, but none found the back of the net.

Both teams kept up the pressure in the overtime sessions, but once again neither could find the breakthrough goal. Junior back Clara Logsdon had her shot saved, while Maday had two chances, which were both stymied by Wake Forest defenders. Casey made a crucial save in the second overtime period, while head coach John Daly was booked for dissent seconds later.

The Tribe had a corner kick in the final minute, but Maday’s cross couldn’t find a finishing touch, and the match ended 1-1.

William and Mary found more success Sunday afternoon against tournament host NC State. After a sluggish first 20 minutes of play featuring only one shot on goal, Baxter knocked a cross into the box in the 22nd minute. The ball found the head of senior forward Katie Johnston, who directed it past the keeper for her second goal of the year.

Johnston and her teammates continued to relentlessly attack the Wolfpack backline. The Tribe took six more shots in the first half after the opening tally, three of which Johnston took herself. In the 33rd minute Baxter once again found Johnston, this time off a corner kick, but a Wolfpack defender cleared the ball off the goal line, and Maday’s follow-up sailed over the crossbar.

The Tribe eventually padded its lead in the 39th minute. Sophomore back Haley Kent sent a long ball up-field which found senior forward Samantha Cordum. Cordum chipped the keeper for her third goal of the season, doubling the Tribe’s lead right before the break.

NC State turned up the pressure in the second period. Jackie Stengel fired a shot towards goal in the 51st, which Casey parried away. The rebound found the Wolfpack’s Dayna Tomayko, but Casey denied her attempt with a crucial foot-save. Stengel challenged Casey once again in the 69th, but the senior shot-stopper kept her clean sheet alive with another save. On the night she made four saves, putting her in fourth place all-time in College history.

The Tribe put the match to rest in the 71st, going up 3-0 with under 20 minutes to play. Branton sprinted into the box, laying the ball off to Johnston, who calmly deposited the ball into the top right corner for her brace. The defense held strong, and William and Mary completed its third shutout of the season.

The Tribe returns home to Martin Family Stadium Friday to face in-state rival Old Dominion. Game time is set for 7 p.m.

FIELD HOCKEY

Tribe offense soars in first home games, buries Central Michigan and Ohio William and Mary offense shows strength during weekend games, brings home 5-3 win against Ohio, 6-1 victory over Chippewas SUMNER HIGGINBOTHAM FLAT HAT SPORTS EDITOR In the span of less than two minutes, Ohio broke down William and Mary’s defense and fired a pair of shots past senior goalkeeper Meredith Savage, the second goal thudding into the back cage as time expired. What would have been a devastating conclusion to most games was shrugged off by head coach Tess Ellis as something along the lines of a minor inconvenience.

“It’s not gonna hurt my ego,” Ellis said after the game. “I certainly would’ve been happy to win 5-1 … but we cleared the bench … and the younger players got some playing time.”

Ohio’s late surge propped up the final score to 5-3 in favor of the College (3-1) this past Friday at Busch Field in Williamsburg, although the Tribe’s victory had been assured in the opening half. The first home game of the season served as a showcase of the Tribe’s premier offense, as the Bobcats (2-1) proved helpless against the continuous fast breaks and quick passing.

“The speed of our play was a little faster than they thought,” Ellis said. “But I was talking to another coach after the game [about Ohio] … and that wasn’t the team we watched on film last weekend.”

Ohio technically placed above the Tribe in the Lock Haven Tournament last weekend, as the Tribe finished third after a loss to eventual-champion Lock Haven, while Ohio faced Lock Haven in the finals.

Ohio did not face the Tribe, and both teams defeated St. Francis.

The question of last weekend’s true runner-up was resoundingly settled Friday night.

The College rattled off the first ten shots of the contest, with the inevitable goal finally slipping past the Ohio keeper in the twelfth minute off the stick of sophomore forward Cammie Lloyd. Sophomore midfielder Erin Menges guided the ball down the far left corner, rocketing the ball across, parallel to the goaline, while Lloyd sprinted onto the ball.

“I just got a tip on {the ball} Lloyd and it went in,” Lloyd said after the game. “We all connected a lot better this game than we did last weekend.”

However Lloyd was far from satisfied with just the one goal. With a performance reminiscent of a certain Carli Lloyd, despite the difference in sport, Cammie Lloyd fired in the Tribe’s next two scores to finish with a hat-trick for the Tribe, the first in her collegiate career. Her second goal came off yet another fast break for the Tribe, as the offense exploited a five on three advantage. Senior forward Pippin Saunders, after maneuvering around her defender, placed a perfect pass before the defensive slide arrived, the ball skipping just in front of Lloyd with just the goalkeeper to beat. Lloyd faked a shot, pulled a full spin move while maintaining control and guided the ball in for the score with the helpless goalie prone and nearly a yard behind her in the 18th minute for the 2-0 lead.

Ohio did show signs of life with a penalty shot

score at the 24th minute. However the Bobcats had no other offensive success to speak of against the Tribe starters. The basis of Ohio’s attack centered around Kendall Ballard, a physical forward at an imposing 5’11”. While Ballard could muscle past a single Tribe defender, the College defense slid on time, and effectively swarmed Ballard to steal the possession, sometimes with as many as four players involved.

The Tribe poured on the goals, with Lloyd’s third coming off a fast break initiated by Saunders. After breaking away from her defender, Saunders fired a long pass to Lloyd, who had a day-and-a-half lead on her defender. Lloyd’s initial shot was rejected, but she collected the rebound for the score in the 26th minute. Lloyd’s score marked the first hat-trick for the College since 2012.

Saunders added the fourth goal with under two minutes in the half. A shot hit the Ohio keeper squarely after she dived, but Saunders raced up and in a single fluid motion stole the ball away from the goalkeeper and placed it neatly in the goal.

Menges tacked on the fifth score with a high and hard shot ten minutes into the 2nd half. The rest was history, as the Tribe worked every backup into the final 24 minutes of the blowout victory.

Central Michigan probably wouldn’t have come to Busch Field in Williamsburg had they checked the forecast ahead of time. Not only did it rain during the game, but William and Mary (3-1) also drenched the Chippewas (0-4) in a 6-1 thrashing Sunday afternoon.

The Tribe notched its highest point total since the Sept. 26, 8-4 win last season over Appalachian

State. As has become a trend, the College offense was fueled by Saunders, who fired in the first two goals while adding an assist to the fifth Tribe tally.

Although the College took twenty minutes to pierce the Chippewa defense, Saunders finally broke the stalemate with a hard shot off a penalty opportunity in the 23rd minute. Just fifteen seconds later Saunders charged down the right side of the field and wound up for another shot, the ball careening past the goalie for her second score.

Lloyd kept the pressure on Central Michigan, firing a one-touch shot off a precision pass from Menges at the 25th minute. With a 3-0 lead at half, the Tribe was determined to clinch the win, dominating the Chippewas in shots (10-1) and penalty chances (50). Menges created another opportunity for the Tribe in the 38th minute, crossing to sophomore forward Emma MacLeod for the fourth Tribe goal. Saunders provided an assist to the generous Menges for the fifth Tribe goal at the 61st minute off a penalty corner.

Junior midfielder Olivia Hajek tacked on the finishing touch in the 65th minute off an assist from senior midfielder Esty Byrd. However, the Chippewas were able to spoil the shutout (which would’ve been the first since October 26th of last season) in junk time, notching the goal with zeros on the clock. It was the second time this weekend the Tribe surrendered a goal as time expired, yet both were resounding victories.

Up next for the Tribe is a road trip to No. 16 Old Dominion University (3-1) in Norfolk Friday, with the game starting at 7 p.m.

Examining the offense — Page 2 Breaking down the defense — ­ Page 3 Conference schedule preview — Page 4

2015 Football Preview Replacing receivers, concerns about Cluley and why the pass rush could make or break the season

In-depth analysis of offense and defense Conference predictions Starting lineups Position outlooks

Senior linebacker Luke Rhodes and the No. 25 Tribe seek first FCS playoff appearance since 2010

OFFENSE Enter the offense: 2015 edition In Cluley’s second year as a starter, offense focuses efforts with new players

DEFENSE Questions linger on the margins

NICK CIPOLLA FLAT HAT SPORTS EDITOR

SUMNER HIGGINBOTHAM FLAT HAT SPORTS EDITOR

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As William and Mary opens its new season this fall, the offense will be under constant scrutiny by critics of junior quarterback Steve Cluley. Further uncertainty clouds the outlook for the wide receiver position, as fans wonder how new players will perform in the post-McBride era. The health of the offensive line is also a concern. Yet as all the individual parts and pieces combine into a cohesive unit, the Tribe’s offense hopes to be a formidable force against Colonial Athletic Association foes as well as non-conference opponents.

After an entire offseason of hype, the players are optimistic about the season’s prospects, a positive outlook further bolstered by a strong performance in the opener showcased a solid offense that can potentially be more successful than last year.

Offensive line: In the 2014 campaign, the original offensive line was dismantled by injuries to all five positions. This season, everyone is healthy; last year’s injuries have given the Tribe some advantage by having the second-stringers already retain solid experience other than just practice.

For week one at Lafayette, William and Mary started senior captain Andrew Jones at center, flanked by sophomore Chris Durant at left tackle, senior Jared Templeton at left guard, junior Domenic Martinelli at right guard and junior Jerry Ugokwe at right tackle.

Despite the health of the line, the unit allowed Lafayette to sack Cluley twice during Saturday’s game. However, in the 30 pass attempts in the game, Cluley still had enough valuable time in the pocket to complete 20 of his passes. Last season, the line allowed 35 sacks for 269 total lost yards, some of which contributed to heartbreaking losses against James Madison and Villanova. Now, with the line

healthy, there is extra pressure to perform and allow the offense to succeed by giving Cluley time to make successful and smart plays, and create running lanes for the tailback.

“In my opinion, we have a two-deep line,” senior tailback Mikal Abdul-Saboor said. “We’re going to lean on the line this year; they’re going to carry our offense and we’ll only go as far as they can take us.”

Receivers: Back in April, the annual Green and Gold scrimmage showed a William and Mary team without star wideouts Tre McBride ’15 and Sean Ballard ’15 and illustrated a need for new receivers to step up. Many expect sophomore receiver DeVonte Dedmon to start this year, but he wasn’t present in Saturday’s win. Instead, junior Daniel Kuzjak and senior Christian Reeves were at the outside receiver spots in the starting lineup. Reeves made his first touchdown reception of the year Saturday after never catching one in 11 games last season.

“With us losing a wide receiver like Tre McBride out there who was really a threat, we’ve got to find some people to represent us out there, whether it’s DeVonte or Christian Reeves or [junior] Kevin Hart or whoever really surfaces to be ‘the guy’ outside,” head coach Jimmye Laycock said.

Last season, the Tribe averaged 172 receiving yards per game with a total of 12.4 per play. Eleven of the College’s touchdowns were made by receptions.

As far as tight ends go, the Tribe started junior Eric Hensley and sophomore Andrew Caskin in the Lafayette game. Last year, Hensley appeared in nine games and averaged 11 yards per catch, but only made three catches on the season. Caskin appeared in 10 games, making five catches with an average of 15.4 yards per catch as well as a lone touchdown. If the Lafayette game is any indication, the Tribe will be primarily using double-tight end sets on offense.

Backs: Abdul-Saboor is the tailback for the Tribe once again after topping the 2014 CAA rushing

charts with a net yardage of 1,266 over 249 carries.

Averaging 115.1 yards per game, he had a few games with more than 200 rushing yards, and several others with more than 150 yards. Despite his dominance in the conference, he has extra goals for himself in his senior season.

“I want to be an All-American and to be top-five rushing in the nation,” Abdul-Saboor said. “I expect us to go to the playoffs this year, so I set my bar at 2,000 yards and 20 touchdowns ... I set it higher this year … I think this is realistic.”

It certainly does look realistic on the scoring side of the equation, as he already has two touchdowns and 103 yards over 17 carries in Saturday’s game, putting him on pace for 22 touchdowns on the season.

One of the most criticized parts of the offense is Cluley, now in his second year as the starting quarterback. In 2014, he threw four interceptions and had a 57 percent completion rate in 287 pass attempts. After working on passing through spring, Cluley says much of the focus is on mental training.

“I want things to be second nature to me, I don’t want to be thinking too much,” Cluley said. “It’s being able to recognize defenses and understand our offense, not just ‘they have that and we have this’, its understanding why they have those things and what our offense can handle each play.”

Cluley’s offseason training will likely make large impacts on the success of this year’s team. At Lafayette, he threw one interception, but also made two successful touchdown passes and a game-high longest pass of 58 yards in the 34-7 win. Cluley nearly hit the 300-yard mark with a 66.7 percent completion rate, a fairly strong start for 2015.

With Laycock backing Cluley for the second year, more pressure is on to produce results.

Over the year, it will be a main storyline to watch Cluley’s progress after his offseason and last season’s starting experience.

Sports Editor Nick Cipolla Sports Editor Sumner Higginbotham flathatsports@gmail.com @FlatHatSports

The Flat Hat

Defense tough in the center; DE’s determines if the Tribe edges into playoffs

After a little more than half a decade of outstanding defense defining William and Mary football, including three Football Championship Subdivision top-10 squads (2009, 2010, 2013), the Tribe enters 2015 with more questions than answers on the defensive side.

Injuries struck every position last season, decimating what promised to be a premier unit and derailing the season with a home collapse against Richmond in the season finale with the Colonial Athletic Association playoffs on the line. The College’s woes at cornerback against the Spiders were a microcosm of a frustrating season, as the Tribe was left with third-string players in the cornerback position.

Last season the Tribe began with sky-high expectations off the strength of eight returning starters from a 2013 unit that ranked second in the nation in scoring defense and eighth overall in total defense. However, the College never came close to those numbers, finishing fifth in the 12-team CAA in scoring defense and a dismal ninth in the CAA in total defense Defensive line: With Mike Reilly’s graduation, the Tribe singlehandedly lost 43 percent of the sack production from 2014, as Reilly, the CAA Defensive Player of the Year, tackled the quarterback 11 times last year. No other player exceeded five sacks.

This year’s front four will be anchored by the sole returning starter, senior defensive tackle Tyler Claytor.

Claytor has excellent size at 6’3”, 295 pounds and has a penchant for disrupting the passing game, as evidenced by his five sacks in the final six games of last season. Claytor will be looked to as a leader in stuffing the run as well.

Lining up beside Claytor will be sophomore Isaiah

Stephens, who distinguished himself last season as the only true freshman defensive lineman to start for the College since 2001. At 6’2”, 324 pounds, Stephens has the elite size and leverage to become a star.

At the edges, the Tribe will look to sophomore right defensive end Xavier Roscoe (6’3, 235 pounds) and junior left defensive end Peyton Gryder (6’3, 255 pounds) to step up in Reilly’s stead. Although Roscoe is a little undersized for his position, his four tackles in the Lafayette game — three more than any other defensive lineman — testify to his ability to still make plays. However, the pass rush is an area of major concern. Lafayette dropped back 45 times to pass, yet the Tribe did not manage a single sack.

Linebackers: “We’re returning an outstanding player, an all-conference linebacker in Luke Rhodes,” head coach Jimmye Laycock said. “He’s an outstanding leader, one of our captains, and just a very good player.”

Rhodes is currently on the Butkus Award Watch List for best collegiate linebacker, the only FCS player on that list. Rhodes started every single game of 2014 and racked up a team-high 93 tackles in addition to four sacks. At 6’2”, 242 pounds, Rhodes has the size to challenge guards between the tackles.

Although his stats in coverage are somewhat scarce (15 pass deflections and one interception over three years), Rhodes’ ability in stuffing the run has raised speculation of an NFL career. Rhodes is fully aware of his role on the team.

“I need to keep doing what I’ve been doing, [which is] leading and controlling the defense while making the plays that come to me,” Rhodes said. “On defense, it takes all 11 of us to be successful and make plays, and building others around me will help us all out over the season.”

On either side of Rhodes will be returning starter

Position Outlooks:

HoustonCarson

Velasquez

WR

TE

Durant

LT

Templeton

LG

Jones

C

Martinelli

Ugokwe

Hensley

Kuzjak

RG

RT

TE

WR

Defensive Tackles: B+ Defensive Ends : D Linebackers: A Safeties: ACornerbacks : B-

SS

FS

Caskin

junior Marcus Harvey at left outside linebacker, while senior Ian Haislip will start at right outside linebacker.

Harvey (6’2”, 210 pounds) battled injuries last season, managing to play in only seven games and accumulating 30 tackles. Haislip (6’1”, 230 pounds) managed only two starts behind Airek Green ‘15 last season, but will certainly improve upon that statistic, as evidenced by his eight tackles in Saturday’s victory.

Secondary: The unit hit hardest by injuries last season may be facing the least uncertainty as the 2015 season gets under way. Although the Tribe graduates 2014’s fifth-leading tackler Ivan Tagoe ’15 from free safety, senior cornerback-turned-safety DeAndre Houston-Carson is more than ready to make the transition, leveling the Lafayette ball carriers for a team-high 11 tackles against Lafayette. HoustonCarson is one of two Tribe defenders awarded preseason All-CAA honors, along with teammate Luke Rhodes.

At strong safety, senior Jared Velasquez brings two years of starting experience back for the Tribe.

Velasquez tracked down opponents for William and Mary’s second-highest tackle total (73) in 2014. Between the safety duo of Houston-Carson and Velasquez, safety ought to be one of the Tribe’s strongest positions in 2015.

Junior cornerback Trey Reed managed to start every game in 2014, a testament to his durability. Reed has shown excellent ability to play the run, forcing three fumbles in 2014 and racked up 49 tackles, although he did not record a pick. Opposite Reed will be sophomore cornerback Aaron Swinton. Swinton started in three games last season, but played in 10 games total in various roles, notching 30 tackles and a pick. Swinton also picked off a Lafayette pass in the end zone, hopefully an indication of what is to come in 2015 for the Tribe defense.

The Starting Lineup

The Starting Lineup

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WR

Haislp

Rhodes

ROLB

Harvey

LOLB

MLB

Position outlooks Quarterback: BTailbacks: A+ Wideouts: C Tight ends: BO-line: B

Cluley

QB

Abdul-Saboor

RB

Swinton

CB

Reed Roscoe

RE

Stephens

DT

Claytor

DT

Gryder

LE

CB

THE ROAD TO THE CAA CHAMPIONSHIP ... @ DELAWARE

WHEN

@ VILLANOVA

WHEN October 10, 12:00 p.m.

October 3, 7:30 p.m.

RECENT GAME 31-17 W (2014)

RECENT GAME 35-31 L (2014)

2014 RECORD (6-6, 4-4 CAA) EDITORS’ PICK Tribe 27, DU 20 Historically even matchup for Tribe

2014 RECORD (11-3, 7-1 CAA) EDITORS’ PICK Tribe 14, VU 28 VU is No. 2 in FCS, has top CAA QB

WHEN

@ ELON

November 7, 12:00 p.m.

RECENT GAME 17-7 W (2014)

2014 RECORD (1-11, 0-8 CAA) EDITORS’ PICK Tribe 35, Elon 7 Tribe isn’t shutting anyone out this year

@ RICHMOND

WHEN

November 21, 12:00 p.m.

RECENT GAME 34-20 L (2014)

2014 RECORD (9-5, 5-3 CAA) EDITORS’ PICK Tribe 28, U of R 27 Class of 2016 has never beat Richmond

Tribe Stats 2014 Offense Defense

Special Teams Sophomore punter Hunter Windmuller will be punting for the Tribe this season.

Windmuller averaged 43.6 yards per punt in six games with the College, good for 2nd highest mark in a single-season in Tribe history.

At kicker, the Tribe will look to sophomore Nick Dorka Jr., who converted two of three field goals last season, in addition to a perfect 2 for 2 against Lafayette.

Kick returner and punt returner remain open competitions after Tre McBride ’15 was drafted this summer. Jared Velasquez took two punt returns against Lafayette, and could be the man going forward.

Total Offense: 343.9 yards* Ranked 7th in CAA Scoring Offense: 23.8 points* Ranked 7th in CAA Rush Offense: 155.8 yards* Ranked 7th in CAA Pass Offense: 188.1 yards* Ranked 8th in CAA Red Zone: 80 percent Ranked 9th in CAA Time of Possesion: 32.19* Ranked 2nd in CAA

Total Defense: 390.1 yards* Ranked 9th in CAA Scoring Defense: 22.7 points* Ranked 5th in CAA Rush Defense: 148.6 yards* Ranked 5th in CAA Pass Defense: 241.5 yards* Ranked 11th in CAA Red Zone: 83.3 percent Ranked 10th in CAA Turnover Margin: +6 Ranked 5th in CAA *statistic is an average of all twelve games

NEW HAMPSHIRE WHEN October 17, 12:00 p.m.

RECENT GAME 32-3 L (2014)

2014 RECORD (12-2, 8-0 CAA)

EDITORS’ PICK Tribe 10, NH 20 New Hampshire is the class of the CAA

STONY BROOK

WHEN September 26, 7:30 p.m.

RECENT GAME 27-21 W OT (2014) 2014 RECORD (5-7, 4-4 CAA)

EDITORS’ PICK Tribe 30 Stony Brook 17 Could be the start of a one-sided rivalry

JAMES MADISON WHEN October 31, 4:00 p.m.

RECENT GAME 24-31 L (2014) 2014 RECORD (9-4, 6-2 CAA)

EDITORS’ PICK Tribe 19, JMU 16 Tribe defense pulls the tight win at home

TOWSON WHEN November 14, 1;30 p.m.

RECENT GAME 37-14 W (2014) 2014 RECORD (4-8, 2-6 CAA)

EDITORS’ PICK Tribe 20, TU 6 Potential trap game, still get the W

...RUNS THROUGH WILLIAMSBURG

2015: Predictions and Schedule

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Opinions Editor Annie Sadler fhopinions@gmail.com // @theflathat

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STAFF EDITORIAL

Degrees of dignity

MATT CAMARDA / THE FLAT HAT

The unspoken words of Thomas Jefferson

Matt Camarda FLAT HAT BLOGS EDITOR

Every fall, thousands of students and parents flock to the campus bookstore. In their frenzy for Tribe gear and overpriced textbooks, they might miss a row of inspirational quotes from some of the College of William and Mary’s most esteemed alumni, including Jon Stewart ‘84, John Marshall, Henry Clay and Thomas Jefferson. One in particular, attributed to Jefferson, bears mentioning: “Don’t ask. Act! Action will delineate and define you.” If something about that quote sounds off to you, it’s because Jefferson didn’t say it. A simple Google search reveals (in the first entry) that the quote belongs to 20th century Polish philosopher Witold Gombrowicz. For a school that invests so much of its prestige and public image in Jefferson, this oversight is embarrassing and ought to be corrected immediately.

I confess that I didn’t notice this at first.

My dad first brought it to my attention when I was a freshman more concerned with surviving orientation than historical accuracy. One Family Weekend, he even approached President Reveley about it, who told him, “This is the kind of problem I can actually fix around here.” I have emailed the Director of Auxiliary Services, Cindy Glavas, who said she would ask the bookstore to fix the error. Both my dad and I have brought it to

the attention of campus bookstore employees. Three years later, the quote remains.

This may be a comically insignificant problem, but it’s still worth consideration. The campus bookstore is in Colonial Williamsburg, where hundreds of people earn their livelihoods attempting to faithfully recreate history and hundreds of people visit daily to learn about the history. The quote does a disservice to those men and women and the mission of Colonial Williamsburg.

Furthermore, the responsibility of any bookstore should be to educate the masses — even more so for a college bookstore. When it disseminates false information, it fails miserably in its duty. But when it’s the College’s bookstore propagating a clearly fake Jefferson quote, the result is an almost cosmic joke.

Granted, I have mixed feelings about Jefferson. While he advocated for gradual emancipation and theoretically opposed slavery, he owned hundreds of slaves, fathering children with one of them and outright refusing to acknowledge the intellectual abilities of blacks. Yet he helped lay the philosophical groundwork for American democracy. His writings are an essential part of our national history and identity. Many of his quotes probably line the walls of campus bookstores across the country, and deservedly so, albeit they are likely accurate quotes.

Let’s do right by Colonial Williamsburg, the College and Jefferson himself and replace the quote with something Jefferson actually said. The campus bookstore should correct its mistake if not for any other reason than providing accurate historical information. It creates skepticism of both the College and Colonial Williamsburg from those who recognize the quote is not said by Jefferson and misleads all those who read the quote thinking the words are Jeffersons. The world is full of vast and intractable problems. This is one we can easily solve.

Email Matt Camarda at mjcamarda@email.wm.edu.

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Let’s do right by Colonial Williamsburg, the College and Jefferson himself and replace the quote with something Jefferson actually said.

22 years ago, world famous comedian and actor Bill Cosby gave a commencement speech at the College of William and Mary and received an honorary degree.

Today, Cosby faces allegations of sexual assault or rape from over 40 women. Their accusations span four decades. However, provost Michael R. Halleran has said that the College does not intend to rescind his degree, given that they have never done so before.

The College may not have a mechanism for rescinding honorary degrees, but that’s a weak reason for ignoring the allegations against Cosby. The excuse, then, seems purely bureaucratic, which appears at best ignorant and at worst cowardly; the College should at least provide a substantive reason. And even though the College has never rescinded an honorary degree, other universities have found a way. The University of Pennsylvania rescinded Kaiser Wilhelm’s honorary degree in 1918 for his role in World War I. In 2008 the University of Massachusetts rescinded President Robert Mugabe’s honorary degree in response to decades of human rights violations. Imagine if either school had used the same reasoning as the College to avoid rescinding those degrees — how would we view them then?

So far, none of the 23 universities who gave Cosby honorary degrees have rescinded them, but the United States Navy revoked his status of honorary petty officer last year. Their justification stated that the “allegations against Mr. Cosby are very serious and are in conflict with the Navy’s core values of honor, courage and commitment.” Of course, an honorary position in the Navy and an honorary degree are two different things, but how different are our values from the Navy’s?

Number seven in the College’s Code of Ethics states, “Treat other people with dignity and respect, ensuring there is no discrimination or harassment at William and Mary.”

The College’s sexual misconduct policy states under the heading of “purpose,” the following: “Our community of trust requires that its members treat one another with respect, dignity, and fairness.”

Honorary degree recipients may not be bound by the same rules that students are, but they should still be held to a high standard. The College has awarded honorary degrees to many incredible people, including Medal of Honor recipient Leroy Petry, Nobel Prize winner Archbishop Desmond Tutu and civil rights leader John Robert Lewis. To ignore Cosby’s allegations and not seriously consider rescinding his degree is to cheapen the degrees of those more representative of the College’s values.

The College should not be faulted for granting Cosby an honorary degree in 1993, as it did not have the information it has now. Rescinding his application in light of over 40 women accusing him of sexual assault — crimes that would have led to his expulsion at the College — would demonstrate that the College stands with survivors and that its honorary degrees are contingent on recipients treating others with dignity and respect.

The staff editorial represents the opinion of The Flat Hat. The editorial board, which is elected by The Flat Hat’s section editors and executive staff, consists of Madeline Bielski, Áine Cain, Emily Chaumont, Kaitlan Connor and Isabel Larroca. The Flat Hat welcomes submissions to the Opinions section. Limit letters to 250 words and columns to 650 words. Letters, columns, graphics and cartoons reflect the view of the author only. Email submissions to fhopinions@gmail.com.

GUEST COLUMN

Improving communication: making science understandable

Panya Vij and Elli Cryan FLAT HAT GUEST COLUMNISTS

This summer, the College of William and Mary iGEM team, a student-directed research team working on the development of synthetic biology “BioBricks,” conducted a survey at the Williamsburg Farmers’ Market to explore the public perception of synthetic biology. The responses included such phrases as, “[Synthetic biologists are] ruining the [Chesapeake] Bay!” “Vaccines contain mercury and aluminum,” and “GMOs cause allergies.”

According to the Synthetic Biology Project: “Synthetic biology [is] an emerging interdisciplinary field that uses advanced science and engineering to make or re-design living organisms, such as bacteria, so they can carry out specific functions. Synthetic biology involves making new genetic code, also known as DNA, which does not already exist in nature.”

Education about synthetic biology is lacking; of the 39 adults we interviewed in Williamsburg this summer, only 10 thought they might know what synthetic biology meant, and only five of those correctly described synthetic biology. Additionally, 23 of 39 had concerns about synthetic biology.

What does this say about the way science is communicated as a whole, and how can scientists improve this communication?

“The Guide for Communicating Synthetic Biology” outlines the four main problems that prevent scientists from spreading their research results to a wide population: 1. “Experts were taught to communicate with peers, not to broader audiences.” It is easy to get used to referencing ideas with acronyms used by experts, but using them when communicating to the public can create a divide between outsiders and experts who work in the field. People are eager and willing to learn: the adults at our synthetic biology seminars this summer were enthusiastic to finally understand the “truth” behind what they had been hearing in the media. Communicating in plain language is simply a matter of consideration.

2. “Experts often live in a bubble.” At the College, where we are surrounded by like-minded peers, we reside in a “bubble” where a high level of education can be assumed. How, then, can we prepare for a world in which the public distrusts new sciences, the media attacks groundbreaking research and scientists do not care to address public concerns? Budding researchers should recall the days when the things they are studying now were not so familiar.

While we may have been fortunate enough to have these concepts taught to us throughout our schooling, much of the global community was not. What is the point of a researcher’s life’s work if the people it is intended to help are too scared to use it?

3. “They are too busy to customize communications for specific audiences.” Scientists publish primarily in academic journals, which are expensive and hard to read. The science that does reach larger communities is usually sensational; it focuses on supposed disastrous effects rather than innumerable advances.

The scientific community has the power to combat these negative and often incorrect media claims, but can only do so by making that outreach a priority.

4. “They are driven by ego and seek to impress their audience.”

As college students, we pride ourselves on being a part of an exclusive community: one in which we succeed academically and

compete with one another on the daily. It may be an ego boost to share what you’re doing in lab and earn a friend’s response of “I don’t know what that means, but you’re a genius!” But the reality is that you’ve done a poor job of explaining. Why scare people off science with unnecessary jargon when a scientist that truly understands his work can explain it in simple language? Research is the most valuable when it can be applied and understood by the people it is intended to help, thus perpetuating the elite nature of science does far more harm than good.

It is a privilege to attend a strong research university, or any university at all. However, it is easy to be caught in the trap of inadvertently looking down upon those without this privilege.

As the science literate, we should always seek to share what we know in more accessible forms. Directing science research at the public isn’t difficult at all; we were able to get the basic concepts behind synthetic biology across to first graders during our iGEM team’s synthetic biology workshops this summer. That said, while it may be more fun to make Twizzler DNA models with children, it is also important to move our focus toward educating the adult population by holding workshops and putting out pamphlets with clear wording and infographics. As individuals gifted with a strong science education, we have a responsibility to set aside pride and make every effort to engage anyone who will listen.

Ultimately, science is a consumer product: developed according to the needs and desires of the community. A scienceliterate community is beneficial for researchers in the lab, hospitalized patients testing new drugs and working parents deciding what to feed their kids: “natural” produce or GMOs? Email Panya Vij at apvij@email.wm.edu and Elli Cryan at epcryan@email.wm.edu.

The iGEM team (international genetically engineered machine) is a student led research team in its second year. They will be participating in an international conference in Boston at the end of September.

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My experience growing up in a very small rural town at the lower end of Osceola County was a bit different.

Confederate flags were not that common until desegregation and even then only were pulled out as a message, much like the crosses on occasional lawns.

However, surprisingly, integration went fairly smoothly after the first years of elbowing little black kids getting on the school bus... There’s no time to pinpoint when the elbows and spitting stopped, but the designation on the Chamber of Commerce wall map disappeared and it was not an issue if black people were in the town proper after dark at some point before 1971, when I hit high school. By 1972 my best friend was black and no one seemed to even care or at least didn’t voice any objections whereas previously having black friends made me the subject of the normal name calling.

— Marla Hughes on “Considering the Confederate flag’s past”

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GUEST COLUMN

Balancing ease with sustainability

Johanna Flashman FLAT HAT GUEST COLUMNIST

As it is my first year at the College of William and Mary, when someone told me I could take food to-go from the dining hall in a sustainable way, I was pretty excited. But when I actually got a to-go box, I was a lot less impressed. This year, Dining Services set the program up by having students buy a to-go container for five dollars to use and bring back in return for a clean container. Although the “to-go” idea seems to be a step in the right direction for the environment, it still needs a lot of work.

The first problem I have run into with the to-go box is carrying the container with me wherever I am going. It is one thing to carry the container around while it still has food I want to eat, but then toting around the dirty box after I have eaten and before I can find a time to bring it back is definitely cumbersome.

Even more frustrating is that if I decide I want to get a quick to-go meal, it has to

be planned out in advance, and I have to write on my hand or something to remember to make sure I have the box when I leave my room. For example, if I want to go to the Rec Center before dinner, then on my way home just swing by the Caf to grab something to-go, that means dragging the container to the Rec with me as I do my workout. That is definitely less than ideal.

Moving away from my personal convenience complaints and onto the actual sustainability concept behind it, I wonder, how truly sustainable the program actually is right now.

According to Cather ine Donatone from William and Mary Dining Services, in 2014 we threw out “4,000 disposable to-go containers” every week. It’s fantastic we aren’t anymore, but we are still throwing away the cups and utensils.

I also wonder if Dining Services got enough of the reusable boxes before the change. In theory, if each student is essentially purchasing one of these boxes, the dining hall would have to have

at least approximately 8,500 containers to supply all the undergraduate and graduate students with a to-go box — and that is not even including the amount they’d need to have enough clean ones to exchange back as well. With this in mind, I do not see why they have to give me back a clean container the exact same time I bring back the dirty one if I do not plan to eat out right then. In that case, instead of all the containers staying in circulation, it is going to simply take up room in my kitchen.

I am proud of our school for trying to reduce waste, but there is still plenty to improve on in the program. Every new program is going to take time to work out the kinks and it is clear there are many things that need to be done to make the to-go box program more convenient for students.

It’s a good plan in theory, but the reality of it needs to be sorted out, and that unfortunately seems to be taking more time than desired from students.

Email Johanna Flashman at jiflashman@wm.edu.

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Moving away from my personal convenience complaints and onto the actual sustainability concept behind it, I wonder how truly sustainable the program actually is right now.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Reader, This year is upon us. By year, I do not speak of the Christian time system, but simply its subset that pertains to our edification. Simply put, I speak of this school year at our dear College of William and Mary.

We have certainly entered this year with a frivolity for not only knowledge in the sense of books and studies, but also the interest for human knowledge. I may be singular in my hope, but I pray that this year is the best year yet for the status of my fellow man, women and non-binary persons, no matter their status or label. As a society, we cannot simply strive to study just those of old, but be those who are studied in the future, hopefully with praise.

Now, I said society, for here at the College, we are in fact a society. We are first and foremost a society of scholars with the intent of furthering our minds. Secondly, we are a society of kindred spirits asking for the understanding and sympathy of each other. But lastly, we are a society devoted to the betterment of our fellow man, whether classmate, professor or stranger.

To my first point, intellect is not a born attribute but is something taught. We should endeavor to learn from our expensive, bound friends nothing more than we learn from our professors. The purpose of the professor is simple, however, their message may not be. They are our biggest resource, not to be outdone by the resources that are each other. Together we can teach each other much more than those hated and protected things made from melted and compressed beauty.

This brings me to our kindred spirits, so vulnerable and begging for the attention and love they so desire. No one is

unique in this endeavor; no one is special. That message may be hard for some of the students at The Alma Matter of The Nation, who believe they are so undeniably unique, yet in this they are not. We are all so vulnerable to the blows of ego and short tempers that we must remember that those things that would wound our person are not harmless to others. Words, when used falsely, can be like a knife ground on a wheel to a point that is fatal.

We all fear the end, however your consciousness will never leave you if you cause someone else’s departure.

Finally, the intent of those who have much is to help those who do not. If you are here, no matter your situation, you have much in some strength. Whether love, money, or strength of character it is you duty to help those who are not as fortunate as you. This is not limited to this campus or this country; do your part for those who have not had the same metaphorical or physical doors as you. Sometimes those who need you are those you think of last, and even still, sometimes that person is with in you. Constant reflection of where you are and what you are doing is crucial in a virtuous and pious life.

At William and Mary, we are all indebted to each other and that is what creates our society. It creates our trust and sympathy. It brings us together, both in times of victory and in times of sorrow. However, unlike one of our beloved President’s favorite expressions, you are never “unleashed” from your duties. Remember that your society demands much, but gives more. Take time, keep love in your mind, walk with a light heart, and fret not.

Your faithful servant, — O.M. Telmore Email O.M. Telmore at o.m.telmore@gmail.com

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One of the newest additions to Tucker Hall is a mural designed by Kristin Lied Peyton ‘12. The painting depicts scenes and characters from some of literature’s most influential works. It is located on the outside patio behind the building.

Both past and present reside in Tucker’s halls Washington’s basement houses a hidden history

LIZZY FLOOD FLAT HAT ASSOC. VARIETY EDITOR

As many freshmen have found out in the past week, if you have a class in St. George Tucker Hall, you should arrive early to allow yourself time to both admire the distinct layout of Tucker and to navigate through it. Tucker’s architecture, long history and urban legends are what make it one of the more exciting buildings on The College of William and Mary’s campus in which to have a class.

The building originally opened as the College’s library in 1908. It served briefly as the law school after the Earl Gregg Swem library opened in 1966. Then in 1980 the English Department moved in, and the building was renamed St. George Tucker Hall.

Thirty years later, Tucker Hall underwent renovations. The English department moved back in August 2013, just in time for the new school year.

Getting Tucker ready for the 2013-2014 school year was a memorable part of the project for Renovation Project Manager Randy Strickland.

“It was very, very close, and we managed to get it done,” Strickland said.

The renovation fixed a load-bearing wall two inches from the foundation and set up a new sewer system. According to Strickland, the sewage system was a priority. Before the renovation, a distinct smell would linger in the building.

“It turned out there had been an open sewer under the building, and the smell would come and go,” associate professor of English and Assistant Dean of Academic Advising Monica Potkay said.

The project strove to protect Tucker’s original plan.

“Tucker is an original building.” Strickland said.

“The main lobby, two front classrooms, and the administrative lobby are in the original 1908 building.

We preserved the original staircase, and then there was a three story addition.”

The most recent Tucker renovation sought to create harmony between these historical additions while bringing the building into the 21st century.

“One of the interesting things about the architects was they really wanted to respect the history,” Potkay said. “They really wanted to keep the older design elements to keep it traditional but make it look upto-date.”

This commitment was not easy for the design team.

“One of the challenges we had was to tile five floors together so we had wheelchair access everywhere,” Strickland said.

This challenge was how Tucker ended up with two second floors. Going up the entrance staircase, you reach the Intermediate Second Floor. For Potkay, this half-floor adds to Tucker’s charm.

“As a joke, I just tell people Tucker is a confusing building because we’re not the math department since we have two second floors,” Potkay said.

Potkay and several other professors served on the Tucker Hall Renovation Committee to provide suggestions for the architects.

According to Administrative and Technology Coordinator Shanay Butler, the English Department loves being back in Tucker. Butler said she specifically enjoys the updated lobby.

“We have all of our parties and festivities out there,” Butler said. “So it’s kind of like an area for us to congregate and catch up.”

Despite its new appearance, Tucker’s history lingers on in the form of the Tucker ghost. In 2006, an article was written for the English Department’s Newsletter about ghostly encounters in the basement of Tucker.

Since then, reports of the ghost have been limited.

Another legend states that the third floor women’s bathroom is haunted. The old women’s bathroom is currently serving as an office, but there are still the occasional rumors.

“Nobody has ever seen [the ghost] per say before, but they’re like, ‘We’ve heard weird noises’ or whatever,” Butler said. “I guess if you believe in it, it is what it is.”

Despite rumors of spirits from the past, the English department looks toward the future of Tucker. One recent change is the addition of a mural on the patio behind the building. It was designed by Kristen Lied Peyton ’12 to reference to some of literature’s most famous works, like Hamlet and Moby Dick.

“Originally, what they wanted for [the back patio] was an outdoor classroom,” Potkay said. “So there was going to be a whole plaza with seating and plants so one could have class outside, but we had to cut the cost of the building.”

The mural, though, is now one of the highlights of the building for Potkay, as is the bright lighting throughout and the faculty and alumni bookshelf that lines along the sides of the central lobby staircase.

“It’s not just current faculty, but as much as possible it’s a history of the English Department,” Potkay said about the bookshelf. “We tried to put as many books by faculty as we could find it’s a really interesting way to look at how English has changed.”

The English Department is also looking for student artwork to place around the building, and there is a plan to add armchairs to the lobby. These projects are all part of the long-term plan to improve even more upon the post-renovation Tucker Hall.

“It’s nice to be back in Tucker. Tucker used to have a kind of seedy, homey charm where people kind of hung out,” Potkay said. “In terms of where we’re going we really want to be more welcoming to students.”

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One of the academic buildings that faces the Sunken Gardens, Washington Hall is best known to William and Mary students for daily Arabic classes, embarassingly referring to your French professor in the informal “tu” rather than the formal “vous” form and the occasional hopeful final exam the fourthyear Japanese student may leave feeling like they’re on the way to mastering their second language.

But was this always how students at the College saw Washington?

Washington Hall was built between 1928 and 1929 and was named for George Washington, who obtained a surveyor’s license from William and Mary in 1749 and served as the Chancellor of the College.

The building was constructed as a companion to Rogers (now Tyler) Hall, fully equipped with a biology lab on the first floor and classrooms on the second and third floors. In 1960, a modern languages lab was added to the third floor with 50 individual soundproof booths and built-in tape recorders.

Brad Weiss, an anthropology professor at the College, recounts that nothing particularly unusual has occurred in his 22 years working in the building.

“I have worked in Washington Hall since 1993,” Weiss said in an email. “Other than an infestation of mold which the administration ignored, there is nothing of note. And the mold subsided, as well.”

In an email, Hispanic Studies professor Carla Buck recalls an unconventional class taught on the third floor of Washington.

“I remember that 307 used to have big storage drawers and, I think, a sink, because W&M used to offer home economics classes,” Buck said in an email.

Although Washington Hall may not be of much anecdotal interest to the students at the College, it houses some unusual and perhaps unknown institutes on its ground floor. Washington’s “forgotten” first floor is home to American Indian Resource Center, the anthropology department and

the Institute for Historical Biology.

The American Indian Resource Center was founded in 1998 is run out of the office of anthropology professor Danielle Moretti-Langholtz.

Moretti-Langholtz said in an email that the institute is an important resource for academic research. “[The institute] was founded to assist faculty and students with research that focuses on Native topics,” Moretti-Langholtz said in an email.

Moretti-Lagholtz has been working for ten years, in collaboration with other professors and researchers, to organize the Werowocomoco Project, the Brafferton Legacy Group and the Chickahominy River Project. Currently, Moretti-Langholtz is organizing an upcoming exhibit at the Muscarelle Museum about the history of the Brafferton Indian School, which will debut in the fall of 2016.

The Institute for Historical Biology is another hidden gem underneath Washington’s second- and third-floor language classrooms. The Institute is dedicated to developing our understanding of how diverse societal conditions in history manifested in the physical, biological characteristics of human beings. The Institute works at archaeological sites under government contract, as well as with private clients, and regularly assess human skeletal remains.

One of the most well-known projects at the Institute is the Remembering Project, a collaboration of memorial events, exhibits and research projects that recognise the history of those of African descent in and around our campus.

Next time you climb the monstrous foyer steps in a hurry for Chinese 101 at 8a.m., take a second to look at what was once a biology lab. Even better, venture to the ground floor and you’ll find plaster human skulls in glass cases, Indonesian masks along the walls and rooms full to the brim with cardboard boxes of archaeological artifacts. Because we trip over hundred-year-old bricks and spot colonial-garbed commuters in green VW bugs every morning, it is not easy to forget the history of our campus. Some of that history may less visible, but is just as fascinating.

Can you imagine a time when Morton Hall was shiny and new?

Next week, Behind the Brick Walls will travel into the pasts of buildings on New Campus. Curious to know what Morton and Millington were like in their glory days? Find the answers in next week’s installment.

Behind the Brick Walls is a three-part series exploring the unusual histories of ordinary academic buildings.

BEHIND CLOSED DOORS

An oral fixation: Vaginas deserve attention too

Getting up close and personal with someone’s vagina should be enjoyable, not intimidating

Katelyn Reimer BEHIND CLOSED DOORS COLUMNIST

I love oral sex. Now, I know we’ve talked about oral sex in this column before, but that article was geared more towards blowjobs, specifically referring to giving oral sex to a penis. I have very little expertise in the area of blowjobs. I do have quite a bit of experience, however, when it comes to oral sex involving vaginas.

For some reason, when we talk about oral sex, we spend a lot of time focusing on penises, and not so much on vaginas. I also think that, generally, a lot more penises receive oral sex than vaginas do. That is really such a shame. As a vagina owner, I can tell you oral sex feels fantastic.

So why don’t we focus a little more on spreading

some more love with our tongues?

It is my belief that many people have a fear of the vagina, or at least a misconception about what is pleasurable for a vagina-owning individual.

Fun fact: the vagina is not the only thing you can stimulate to make someone with a vagina squirm with pleasure. There is a very important body part so often neglected that is a key player in oral sex: the clitoris. To be honest, in my experience, the vagina itself plays a very small role in oral sex. The clitoris is the real star of the show. It is an epicenter of pleasure, containing somewhere around 8,000 nerve endings, and the visible part of it is about the size of a pea. The non-visible part runs through the labia, which also tend to feature more prominently in oral sex than the vagina.

Here’s another tip: the term “vulva” is an

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all-encompassing term for the the vagina and surrounding areas, which includes the clitoris and labia. It is a way more useful term than “vagina,” at least when we’re talking about oral sex. When giving oral sex, your tongue and lips are playing around the vulva, not so much inside the vagina.

I felt I should explain all of this because of that element of fear I mentioned earlier. I’ve heard the vagina described before as a “dark, moist and scary cave.” As a proud vagina owner, that description almost offends me. My vagina is beautiful and warm. Yes, admittedly it is dark and wet, but it is also soft and inviting. As for the wetness, that makes it smooth and yielding instead of rough and resisting. It also helps to keep it clean. So there is no reason to fear the wetness. There is no reason to fear the vagina,

For some reason, when we talk about oral sex, we spend a lot of time focusing on penises...

unless vaginas just aren’t for you (speaking as a person who finds no appeal in penises, I can completely understand that). If you enjoy penetrating a vagina, however, chances are that if you are willing to embrace it, you will find that you enjoy going down on one, too.

Let me remind you again, though, when going down on a vulva, you are going down on a vulva, not sticking your head into a vagina. The vulva isn’t dark or scary. In fact, it has been compared by many to truly beautiful things, like flowers (think Georgia O’Keefe).

If that is not enough to convince you that going down is a great idea, think about just how much pleasure you can give the vulva owner you go down on. Quite frankly, that is the best part about oral sex, at least for me. From down below, you are in a perfect position to watch your partner squirm because of how good you are making them feel. Personally, that makes me feel incredible. I want my partner to shudder uncontrollably because it just feels so fantastic.

If I can do that just with my tongue and lips, I am more than happy to use them.

Katelyn Reimer is a Behind Closed Doors columnist who owns a very welcoming vagina.

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Colonial Williamsburg introduces new mascot SAM DREITH FLAT HAT ASSOC. VARIETY EDITOR

In case students couldn’t already get their dog fix on DoG Street, a new (historic) canine is about to be added to the litter: Liberty, the Briard puppy.

Liberty will act as Colonial Williamsburg’s new mascot and reenactor, portraying George Washington’s dog. Her first public appearance is slated for September 19 at the Dogs of DoG Street event, where she will lead a march down the historic street alongside a George Washington reenactor.

Not yet finished with her basic puppy training, the four-month-old Briard also has therapy dog training to look forward to in order to perform her mascot duties.

Before becoming officially trained, however, Liberty will be introduced to the community.

“We’re letting her take a break because word is out there about her,” Managing Editor of the Making History Blog Jessica Ross said. “We want her to have

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Liberty will be at the Dogs of DoG Street event Sept. 19.

an opportunity to meet guests and interact with the kids.”

The idea for an official mascot surfaced early this summer, as Ross was placed on a cross-department committee to help plan Liberty’s first event. An event revolving around a dog mascot follows in the footsteps of other child-focused initiatives launched

by Colonial Williamsburg.

“We need to get kids excited about coming to Colonial Williamsburg,” Ross said. “More than anything, this gets the kids excited to learn about history [and] ask more questions.”

Liberty will be living with a costumed handler in Colonial Williamsburg who was hired specifically to work with her.

Once trained, she will also make visits to some of the area’s hotel properties. In the future, guests will also be able to track Liberty via GPS. Williamsburg is no newcomer in the colonial pets business, as colonial cats have been the area’s unofficial mascots for some time.

“We know already that guests are drawn to the cats, and they’re drawn to the lambs each season,” Ross said. “So we know that there’s that tie with the dogs.”

The reasoning behind choosing a Briard as Liberty’s breed is both historical and practical.

“The Briard stood out to us as a distinguishable breed,” Ross said. “When you walk down the street and you see a Briard, you’re going to have no doubt that that’s Liberty.”

The Briard also has its roots in colonial history.

According to a Colonial Williamsburg press release, Thomas Jefferson brought the breed to the United States in 1790. It is also believed that Jefferson gifted two puppies to George Washington during his first term as President.

Liberty’s inaugural event, Dogs of DoG Street, involves a charitable partnership with the Heritage Humane Society.

Donations from a wish list (available at colonialwilliamsburg.com/dogs) will be accepted to help out animals at the Humane Society.

“Partnership with the Heritage Humane Society was very early on in the process,” Ross said. “There were a lot of avid animal lovers on our committee, and we thought, ‘Who would be a better partner than the Heritage Humane Society?’”

The Heritage Humane Society — which serves three municipalities including the City of Williamsburg — shelters and finds home for 1,400 animals a year.

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Briard puppy Liberty will act as Colonial Williamsburg’s new mascot and reenactor, portraying George Washington’s dog.

“Our mission is to help animals that are in transition between their forever home,” Director of the Heritage Humane Society, Kim Laska said.

The Humane Society is no stranger to events like Dogs of DoG Street, as they participate in over 40 events each year.

“We’re always looking for additional revenue streams, and ways to get our animals out into the community,” Laska said.

The partnership between Colonial Williamsburg and the Heritage Humane Society began around the beginning of this past summer.

“It made a very natural linkage to have Heritage involved with that partnership from the very beginning,” Laska said.

Leading up to the event, Colonial Williamsburg is publicizing some of the Humane Society’s adoptable dogs on their website and through social media in an attempt to find their “forever homes.”

“We couldn’t be more excited. The photo ops they’ve been able to do with our dogs… are beautiful,” Laska said. “We take cell phone pictures with animals when they’re out for a walk, but it’s nowhere near the quality that [Colonial Williamsburg] can provide to us.”

Dogs who are not adopted by the time of the event will be at Dogs of DoG Street. The Heritage Humane Society’s presence at the event does not end with dogs and donations, as they will have a booth set up to provide information about how people can get involved.

“I’m hoping we’re going to be able to recruit a lot of volunteers,” Laska said.

CONFUSION CORNER

‘Club-cest’: The forbidden fruit

Dating a fellow club member is a risk that’s not worth taking

Emily Gardner CONFUSION CORNER COLUMNIST

New students may have already heard of the fatal sin of dorm life: “dormcest.” The idea of dating someone from your hall is likened to incest because, for at least freshman year, your hall is supposed to be something of a family.

You will be told time and time again not to go for the guy or girl who lives down the hall by at least one of your professors.

However, you probably have not been thoroughly warned about another danger lurking right around the corner: “club-cest.”

Yes, hook-ups with the other members of a student club or organization are an all-too-real and present danger.

Club-cest is low-hanging fruit. It is very easy to be tempted by an individual who shares a passion of yours. Clubs are a convenient platform to share mutual interests with a hottie, and the structure of a club provides consistent meet-ups with them. Having a crush, boyfriend or girlfriend in your club can certainly energize an otherwise bland meeting, but you must still beware.

Adding to the peril of “club-cest” is the looming threat of club mixers and socials. Gone is the structured meeting and alcohol is thrown into the equation.

You might not be your normal, shy self after you’ve had a healthy dose of Burnett’s vodka and that senior with the perfect smile who loves French cinema as much as you do is even more appealing.

It is very easy to convince yourself that your love is different and that your shared interests can transform a spark into an enduring fire. Perhaps you think that you are cool and collected enough that a casual affair will not make encounters awkward. However, countless students have made these same mistakes out of sexual confidence and misdirected hubris.

Unfortunately, if the weekend’s sexual exploits disappoint either party involved, come your meeting on Tuesday evening, he or she suddenly might not care as much about your idea for a poster camping to raise awareness for the endangered Japanese giant salamander. Your idea is now a waste of club recourses and your weekly meetings are now a painful reminder of your rash decisions and ultimate rejection.

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That is the danger of “club-cest.“ Once you have kissed a fellow club member, you can kiss that club goodbye.

That is the danger of “club-cest.” Once you have kissed a fellow club member, you can kiss that club goodbye. You simply cannot concentrate on hitting the right notes in your a cappella group when an overwhelming wave of self-

hatred and sadness swells into your throat every time you look across the room.

Alas, millions of potential environmental activists and ballroom dancing prodigies have been forever turned from their true calling because “club-cest” made the social Garden of Eden, in which they once cherished and thrived, a toxic and drama-filled hell.

Thankfully, there are some coping strategies that may help fend off some of the temptations of “dorm-cest” and “club-cest.”

First, recognize that it is natural to have attraction to people that are not necessarily what’s best for your longterm comfort and happiness. Be aware that your heart (or your loins) will fight relentlessly to convince you that your circumstances are different and that you can manage an “incestuous” relationship. Don’t be tricked by the sweet whispers of your mind’s own devious serpent. Any potential benefits of “club-cest” just aren’t worth the pain.

Look for people outside your close social structure that interest you. When the urge to commit “dorm-cest” or “clubcest” arises, you can quell the storm of forbidden desire with the knowledge that there is a whole garden of other fruits to pick.

If you’re the type of risk-taker who decides to participate in “club-cest” anyway, at least consider holding off until halfway through the second semester and be sure to have some honest, open communication with the other person as well as with yourself.

That way, you still have a chance to enjoy your club if things head south.

Emily Gardner is a Confusion Corner columnist who thinks raising awareness for the endangered Japanese giant salamander is more fun than kissing fellow club members.

The Humane Society has anywhere from 20-50 student volunteers from the College over the course of a year, offering up to three volunteer orientations a month.

“When the volunteers come in, they have the opportunity to spend a lot of time with pets and really take them for an extended walk, and play with them,” Laska said.

Emma Feeney ’16 has been volunteering with the Heritage Humane Society for three years, and is currently their project head through Circle K International, a campus volunteer organization.

“I think [Dogs of DoG Street] will be great because students get so busy and not everyone has the time to commit to volunteering,” Feeney said. “But they can go and learn more about Heritage.”

Feeney has witnessed many of her Facebook friends sharing the upcoming event, and hopes that people follow through with their excitement by turning up.

“When we first announced it on Facebook,” Ross said, “We got hundreds and hundreds of photos from across the country of people uploading pictures of their dogs to welcome Liberty to Colonial Williamsburg,. Even if they can’t make it for the event.”

The event, held in conjunction with the Williamsburg Farmer’s Market, has already garnered over 500 attendees on social media. Ross attributes some of the popularity to dog lovers.

“Being away from home is hard enough — being away from your family,” Ross said. “And being away from your dogs is equally difficult, so that’s why I think this is an opportunity to just kind of come out and meet people in the community, and meet dogs.”