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I actually love this place. ... It’s definitely more roomy and spacious.

— Soumya Tippireddy ’15

Costumes spark racial concerns

Students comment on social media KJ Moran Flat hat assoc. news editor

the recently refurbished Lodge 1. According to a press release distributed by Dining Services Jan. 21, Cosi relies on fresh ingredients for bread, sauces and soups. Resident District Manager Jeff McClure said three bakers have been hired solely to bake bread every day, ensuring that the fare is fresh.

“Everything is made in-house,” McClure said.

“The food is excellent. The variety is excellent.”

Cosi’s grand opening was Monday, Jan. 26, at 11:30 a.m. Its normal working hours are from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Students can use Dining Dollars or Express Dollars at the establishment. In addition

At the start of the new semester, individuals and three Greek organizations face accusations of hosting racially insensitive parties.

On the night of Jan. 23, members of the Alpha Eta Chapter of the Sigma Pi Fraternity and the Beta Lambda Chapter of the Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority met at the Green Leafe Cafe, dressed in attire for their “Gangsters and Golfers” off-campus mixer.

“I came to the Green Leafe around 9:30, the same time a bunch of Greek people were coming in,” Kat Contreras ’15 said in an email.

“I’m not sure if the mixer was being held there or they were coming from it, but they were all definitely together ... many people wearing tight tank tops (‘wifebeaters’), sagging sweat pants and basketball shorts. Some girls had handkerchiefs on their heads and faces, and there were some drawn on tattoos. I saw a couple teardrops drawn onto people’s faces. They also wore handkerchiefs on their arms, and some gold chain necklaces.”

The group’s costumes elicited negative responses on social media outlets — particularly the College’s Yik Yak feed — by individuals who perceived the outfits and/or theme as racist. Yik Yak posts made that evening include “S/o to tonight’s racist mixer!!!” and posts describing the students’ costumes as “bloods”, a reference to the Los Angeles gang of the same name that is primarily, though not exclusively, described as an African American street gang.

Photos of the party that were uploaded to Facebook were later taken down, according to Zhue Azuaje ’15, a student who viewed the photos through their location designation — the Green Leafe.

“At first I was really shocked and thought it would only be a few people, but it was almost everybody there. ... I just felt really shocked and disappointed, because I had heard of parties like this at other colleges, but never really thought it would be something to happen here,” Azuaje said. “Even though I’m not black, I felt offended, because they are making a mockery of an entire culture and group of people, and that is just never something that’s okay.”

Contreras said she visited the Green Leafe Friday night to see her friend Haley Bauser ’16, the lead singer of Llamas at Brunch — the band hired to perform that night.

Bauser said the fraternity and sorority did not hire her band.

“We had no prior knowledge of the mixer, let alone the theme,” Bauser said in an email. “We would not have done the show if it was

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So far, I only tasted and the bread was pretty good.”

— Jason Dyer ’18

I like it a lot; I like the atmosphere.”

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— Davey Chadwick ’15 Eleanor Lamb FLAT HAT assoc. news editor

It has more options that the other dining places around here.”

— April Wilson ’16

Cosi, Sodexo USA’s latest retail offering, opened to students at the College of William and Mary Monday.

For several months, Lodge 1 has been impassable due to extensive renovations. Now a viable shortcut and study space, it features a new dining option for the spring semester. A national restaurant chain specializing in breads, soups and salads, Cosi occupies the area formerly held by Einstein Bros.

Bagels and Qdoba. This installation on campus marks Cosi’s arrival in the Hampton Roads area.

For the past week, the Cosi staff has trained in

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William and Mary Scholars Undergraduate Research Experience hosted Just Children Program Attorney Jeree Thomas ’08 Wednesday. Thomas led a workshop on how to deal with externalized and internalized racism using restorative practices.

With the success of movies like “Unbroken” and “American Sniper” in the past few months, it is clear that Americans love a good war story. For the veterans who came to participate in the College of William and Mary’s Veterans Writing Project Saturday, war stories are more than just a form of entertainment; they are an opportunity to express themselves and find relief.

Government and finance major Sam Pressler ’15 started the Veterans Writing Project at the College in December 2013.

Pressler said that both of his parents were born in areas with strong military presences, so he has always had an interest in the lives of veterans. When Pressler learned more about the statistics of war’s effects on veterans — especially the high rate of suicide among veterans — he decided to look for a way to help improve veterans’ lives.

“I approached it from a mental health perspective,” Pressler said.

When Pressler learned about the Veterans Writing Project, founded by Ron Capps and based in Washington, D.C., it seemed like a project that he could implement at the College to help the numerous veterans living near Williamsburg.

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College students attend WMSURE’s one day summit promoting dialogue on racism and discrimination Jan. 24

This new discourse is defined by “social justice language,” language that fosters an environment where relationships can be repaired instead of language that accuses and tears down both sides of the issue. As explained in the seminar, an important resource in beginning this new discourse at the College is the Racial Climate Survey provided by the Student Assembly.

The workshop then focused further on the legal aspects of discrimination, particularly the rights of students attending a federally funded educational institution, how to report discrimination on campus, and the steps taken by the College when such incidents are reported. Next, participants discussed different types of racism, including institutional racism, externalized racism and internalized racism in detail.

The conference mostly concentrated on internalized racism.

Thomas presented solutions to modernday racism through restorative practices.

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The College will hold a public forum Jan. 27, featuring Joan Claybrook, a consumer advocate. The W&M in Washington program is sponsoring Claybrook’s talk.

This will be the third talk organized by William and Mary’s Washington office to highlight programs run at the College’s DC office. Claybrook was head of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and president of Public Citizen, a non-profit consumer advocacy organization. Professor Heather Macdonald from the geology department will lead the forum in Room 201 of Blow Memorial Hall.

Cast and producers from AMC network’s show “TURN: Washington’s Spies” will take part in a discussion at the College Tuesday, Feb. 3. The event, entitled “Television, History, and Revolution,” will include a panel of College faculty: associate professor of film and media studies Arthur Knight, professors of history Joshua Piker and Susan Kern and Director of the Omohundro Institute for Early American History Karin Wulf. “TURN: Washington’s Spies” features Jamie Bell’s portrayal of a New York farmer who creates the Culper Ring, a group of spies active during the American Revolution.

Colonial Williamsburg receives Washington artifacts Colonial Williamsburg recently received two artifacts, now on display at the Art Museum of Colonial Williamsburg. Benefactors donated a portrait of President George Washington and a watch seal that Washington owned.

The portrait was completed by Gilbert Stuart and was inspired for Washington’s image on the one-dollar bill. Stuart was hired in 1796 by Martha Washington to paint portraits of the Washington family.

Douglas N. Morton and Marilyn L. Brown, who are from Colorado, donated the portrait.

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Murray to speak at Charter Day Student speaker, award recipients join Murray as honorees of College’s annual ceremony QUENTIN PALEO FLAT HAT STAFF WRITER

Charter Day will mark the 322nd anniversary of the founding of the College of William and Mary. Many prominent alumni and figures from the College’s recent history will be attending, including former Secretary of Defense and current Chancellor of the College Robert Gates ’65, former President of the College Thomas A. Graves Jr., and other important figures in the field of academia. The speaker at this year’s event will be one of the foremost and unknown benefactors of the College, venture capitalist James B. Murray, J.D. ’74 L.L.D. ’00.

Since his graduation from the College’s MarshallWythe School of Law in 1974, Murray has pursued a successful business career as a partner in various venture capital firms, served as director of multiple portfolio companies and founded more than 24 technology companies. He has also maintained a

close relationship with the College.

As a supporter of the College, Murray has raised money and worked to improve the College’s academic quality. He served as Rector of the College from 1994 to 1996, and raised over $500 million dollars from 2000 to 2007. He was the founder of the Murray Scholars Program, now known as the 1693 Scholars.

College President Taylor Reveley praised Murray’s numerous accomplishments and dedication to his alma mater.

“Jim Murray’s professional success is rivaled only by his service to William & Mary. He has excelled as a venture capitalist, philanthropist, and leader,” Reveley said in a press release. “In countless ways, Jim has contributed time, creativity and resources to W&M.” Reveley made the decision to choose Murray in conjunction with the Rector and others on campus.

In previous years, Charter Day speakers have included Gov. Terry McAuliffe, D-Va., Gates and former Republican House Leader Eric Cantor J.D.’88. Reveley

discussed his hopes for Charter Day and other events at the ceremony.

“I do hope students will come and listen to Jim’s speech. If they do, they’ll get to hear from someone who truly cares about their university,” Reveley said in an email. “His passion is infectious. Jim has been tireless in his devotion to his alma mater. It’s also important to remember that the main ceremony is more than one speaker. We will be honoring our very best faculty and students with Thomas Jefferson awards and the Monroe Prize.”

At the event, Will Bergan ’15 and Marge Lobeck ’15 will receive the Jefferson Prize in Natural Philosophy and the Monroe Prize in Civic Leadership, respectively.

The Jefferson Prize recognizes a student who has excelled in the maths and sciences. Bergan is a math and physics double major and has conducted research in physics since his freshman year.

Lobeck, who has helped people around the world through community service projects, said receiving

the Monroe Prize is as an honor.

“It was kind of surreal I’d say,” she said. “I feel like I apply for a lot of these awards and then it’s just like okay, nope. It was exciting, I really didn’t know what to say, except for thank you, because I felt so honored.”

Heein Choi ’17 will serve as the Charter Day student speaker. Choi, a member of the Asian American Student Initiative Executive Board and the creator of a program to teach North Korean refugees English, discussed the honor of being this year’s speaker, a relatively new tradition starting in 2012.

“It’s amazing. It’s a tremendous honor,” Choi said. “I’ve been looking at some of the past speakers and they’ve done amazing things as well. I’m not sure about this, but I believe that I’m the first AsianAmerican Speaker, so I’m really excited about that, just to leave a legacy here at William and Mary.”

This year’s Charter Day ceremony will begin Feb. 6 at 4 p.m. at William and Mary Hall. It will be free and open to the public.

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addition to writing.

The writing group that meets at the College is the Hampton Roads Veterans Writing Group. The group hosts two sessions a month — one at the College and one at Old Dominion University — to attract veterans from both the Norfolk and Williamsburg areas.

While the Veterans Writing Project in D.C. focuses more on the instruction of writing, the College’s Writing Group “is more feedback based,” Pressler said.

Pressler is president of the William and Mary Center for Veterans Engagement.

Alyssa Harrison ’17 and Yousif Al-Amin ’16 are co-chairs of the Writing Group and help run the sessions.

The session Saturday ran from 12 to

2 p.m. in Alan B. Miller Hall. The group split into one group of five and one group of six to allow each veteran to get ample feedback on their work. The session consisted of two 30-minute writing periods, each followed by a 30-minute period for sharing work and receive feedback.

The veterans are all given prompts to inspire their writing. The prompts Saturday asked the veterans to place themselves in the shoes of someone else in the military and write about the physical aspects of war. Pressler said the prompts are not always exclusively related to military and that they sometimes focus on civilian life. The group’s main hope for the prompts is that they will inspire veterans to keep writing.

“These prompts become the beginning

of larger works,” Pressler said. “By using them, it allows people to tell their stories, and then expand out.”

Once a veteran has shared his or her work, Pressler, Al-Amin and Harrison, as well as the other veterans, all offer feedback to the writer.

Todd Belt, a veteran who served for four years in the Navy and six in the Army, credits the sessions with giving him a fresh perspective on his writing.

“It’s an opportunity to get a new understanding and get your words heard by other people,” Belt said.

Belt began writing after his time in service and, while he prefers to write about civilian life, he finds his time at the sessions invaluable because of the connections he makes with other veterans.

“You build relationships in the military

where you can’t build anywhere else,” Belt said. “You can relate in a way most other people couldn’t.”

Harrison credits her decision to volunteer with the project with a desire to connect with veterans. She comes from a military family and found she missed having a connection to the military when she came to the College.

“William and Mary was my first experience with civilian life,” Harrison said.

She said she has come to find the writing group as the most worthwhile activity she participates in.

“You really get to hear some amazing stories and meet some amazing people,” Harrison said.

The veterans at the session varied in age, gender and service. One writer served in World War II and a few just

ended their service in the past year. The participants also varied in their level of writing experience. Some were published authors while others were completely new to writing.

Pressler said the writing project now has a blog where veterans’ work will be published, but it also tries to provide veterans with resources to publish their works in literary journals and other publications. The Veterans Writing Project in D.C. has their own magazine, “O-DarkThirty,” in which they will publish veterans’ work from all over the country.

Whether they are aiming to get published or simply want to make a connection, Harrison said that most veterans come to learn a certain message.

“It’s going to be okay at the end of the day,” she said.

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just for them and their offensive mixer.”

According to Bauser, the mixer was not held at the Green Leafe, but at another location.

Liz Rinck, Director of Communications at Kappa Alpha Theta nationals, declined to comment as the organization is “currently investigating this incident.”

Michael Ayalon, Executive Director of Sigma Pi Fraternity International, released a statement regarding the event.

“We apologize to all students, faculty, and other members of the community for any offense that the insensitive theme may have caused,” Ayalon said in an email. “We will begin an investigation to get more details about the social event, and we expect our members to lead discussions towards a solution. It is our hope that our chapter can use this mistake as an opportunity to better themselves and the entire community at William and Mary.”

Representatives of both Kappa Alpha Theta and Sigma Pi at the College declined to comment.

Associate Director of Student Leadership Development Jennifer Leung said that on-campus themes are approved through the Office of Student Leadership Development.

“If a questionable party theme is identified through the registration process, we can intervene with an educational conversation about the impact of the theme and suggest that it be changed,” Leung said in an email. “When events are held off campus, there is no registration process with the College, making it more difficult to address things like party themes proactively. Ultimately, student leaders and organizations should be the monitors and stewards of their organization’s decisions related to things like

party themes.”

Leung went on to say that party themes have been a topic of conversation before.

“The topic of party themes has been a topic of conversation off and on over the past several years, and the leadership of the Interfraternity Council, the National Pan-Hellenic Council, the Panhellenic Council, and the individual fraternity/sorority chapters here at the College have the opportunity to step up and be leaders in a proactive conversation about these event themes and the impact of the events they host on the broader community,” Leung said.

The mixer followed multiple reports of another party on Thursday night, which has been accused of having racially insensitive costumes.

A white student posted a photo on Instagram of herself wearing shorts, a backwards hat and a shirt that reads “Ghetto fabulous” with a large emoji of a gun beside her. The caption on Instagram reads: “reppin’ ghetto fabulous Norfolk at (cigarette emoji) (money bag emoji) (knife emoji) (gun emoji).”

Another picture on Facebook shows the same student with another white student, wearing a wife beater with a drawn-on tattoo that reads “Thug life.”

According to Allie Rosenbluth ’15, who attended the Thursday night party, the pictures were taken at an off-campus party that happened Thursday, Jan. 22.

“There was a theme to the party — it was repping your hometown,” Rosenbluth said. “We thought it would be good to show the diversity of our friends ... and represent where we come from. Most people were wearing shirts from their high school — some people from more rural areas were wearing camo or overalls. ... People were just wearing what’s

associated with where they’re from. I don’t think people were paying attention to what everyone was wearing. ... We were all just excited to see each other.”

Rosenbluth said that she did not think the costumes were intended to offend others.

“I think there is an issue about how we should respect our peers on this campus, hearing about the fraternity mixer — people need to be more conscientious about what they choose to wear,” she said. “I don’t think any of these people did this maliciously.”

Following the Thursday off-campus party and the Friday mixer, a student who attended the Phi Beta chapter of Kappa Delta Rho on-campus party Saturday, but wished to remain anonymous, confirmed that the theme of the party was “War of Northern Aggression: Northern States Vs. South.”

Executive Director of Kappa Delta Rho national Joseph Rosenberg said that steps will be taken against the chapter.

“There is documentation covering what is and is not an appropriate theme. ... [The] chapter will be placed on social suspension until our investigation is complete,” he said.

Representatives of Kappa Delta Rho at the College declined to comment.

Before the Kappa Delta Rho party Saturday, the College hosted “Bending the Arc: Moving Racial Justice Forward,” a one-day summit held for members of the College community to reflect on race. The event was hosted by the Center for Student Diversity, who also commented on the weekend’s events.

“The Center for Student Diversity will work with the members of our Greek community to increase awareness about how these types of party themes are

hurtful and disrespectful, and contribute to distrust in our community. … We know that there are even members of Greek organizations who are offended and alienated within their own groups when this kind of stereotyping happens. … This incident has caused a lot of pain and anger, and illustrates the negative impact we can have when we use other people’s identities or experiences as a costume or a party theme, because it inevitably reduces people to stereotypes,” Associate Director at the Center of Student Diversity Margie Cook said.

Brittney Harrington ’15, who led last month’s protest in Williamsburg following the acquittal of Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson for the death of Michael Brown, said she felt the responses from the organization were standardized.

“If what a number of people are describing is true, then it wasn’t simply something people are getting offended by. That places the burden on who has been hurt by what happened and places the blame on their oversensitivities rather than placing the blame on what those responsible did,” Harrington said. “Part of the coping and healing process for people of color is when racist things happen and actually calling them racist. Part of moving forward and learning what went wrong and making efforts to make things better in the future is being honest with ourselves about what happened. We can’t get to that point if people are afraid to use the right words to describe what happened.”

Azuaje commented on the fact that multiple incidents of this nature occurred on one weekend.

“It was really upsetting that all of this is happening within hours of each other,” Azuaje said “Why is this going on? This shouldn’t even be a problem we’re dealing with here.”

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Workshop discusses discrimination

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to sandwiches and soups, the restaurant features breakfast wraps, salads, desserts and signature Squagels, a form of square bagel. Students can also purchase coffee and specialty beverages.

“Our student body is very aware of fresh, local food.

Having fresh products is important,” Director of Auxiliary Services Cindy Glavas said. “I think [Cosi] will be received very optimistically.”

Although the Cosi restaurant chain ventures into new territory with its location in Williamsburg, some students are already familiar with the franchise.

Allyson Mateja ’15 said she frequently goes to the Cosi restaurant in her hometown of Avon, Connecticut. She said she is very excited for the reopening of Lodge 1, not only because she can now walk through the Sadler Center more conveniently, but also because she can get food from one of her favorite places. “[Cosi] is really good. I go when I’m back home at least

once a break,” Mateja said. “I will use all of my [Dining Dollars] there.”

Cosi’s opening is not the only College’s only dining adjustment this semester. The food truck BBQ 1693, which offers barbecue fare which is smoked and prepared on campus, has moved from the back of Campus Center to the front, so that it is now visible from Jamestown Road.

McClure said that the increased visibility is meant to increase customer traffic.

He added that Dining Services has also been moving the food trucks to sporting events, moves which have been popular among students.

He said the next project Dining Services is working on is setting up one of the food trucks next to the Commons Dining Hall at night to provide a late night option in a location removed from the Sadler Center.

“Both of the trucks are popular,” McClure said. “The challenge is if it gets cold. The whole thing is listening to student feedback. Being different makes a difference.”

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affective statements — “when you said that, I felt hurt” — is a more effective way of solving interpersonal problems rather than using accusatory statements — “you said that to hurt me.”

The workshop ended with an open discussion and dialogue about race and discrimination, specifically at the College.

Monica Griffin ’88, director of community studies and engaged scholarship, director of Sharpe Community Scholars

Program and executive associate professor of education, reflected on how the seminar itself said a great deal about how much times have changed since her undergraduate years at the College.

“This used to be a dorm room level conversation,” she said.

Griffin also mentioned parallels between issues like Affirmative Action in the 1980s present at her time at the College and current issues like Ferguson that affect today’s student body. In a question-and-answer

session about how to speak up in situations where racist language or ideas are being purported, Griffin encouraged listeners to continue to have strength.

“It’s always going to take courage to engage,” she said.

Chon Glover ’99, ’07, Chief Diversity Officer, said racism in the contemporary world is persistent, even at a school like the College.

“We aren’t in a postracial society, and William and Mary is a microcosm of society,” Glover said. “We want to have [an] on-going conversation.”

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Building a better college Jack Powers

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It’s hard to say no to progress. Unfortunately, progress in higher education can be contradictory.

Anna B. Martin released the “Construction Master Plan” to the public out of the blue like Beyonce Nov. 21. The plan will repurpose 70,500 square feet, renovate 245,050 square feet, eliminate 465,858 square feet, and build 530,803 new square feet of campus property. Unsurprisingly, the scale of the plan has obscured the obvious question: Is it worth it?

All of the additions would make worthy contributions to the campus, and the Integrative Wellness Center would fill a dire need. The administration is calling a mulligan on much of new campus, among other changes. The plan would greatly solidify the campus’s neo-Georgian aesthetic palate while improving educational and social facilities. You’d be crazy not to take the deal. But of course, it’s not that simple.

The Arts Quarter, the first phase of the construction plan, has already been approved for an estimated cost of $143.9 million. Considering the Arts Quarter encompasses just one part of a much larger plan, one can see the substantiality of the proposed expenditures.

It might be tempting to fit the Master Plan into a narrative of administrative excess and a devotion to keeping up with the Joneses — commonly cited causes of spiraling tuition costs across the country. This assumption would be unfair.

Making the campus marketable to potential students is an understandable priority. However, at a resource-strapped school, an improvement in one area is a missed opportunity in another.

The plan is meant to mature in the long run, but improvements for the future must be weighed against problems in the present. Campus construction cannot mask deficiencies in education. Current criticism of higher

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education revolves around school spending that is unrelated to the core mission of providing education. Claims that schools are coddling students may be hyperbolic, but they speak to a real concern: Universities are not meant to be country clubs.

There are more important areas that need to be addressed to make these exorbitant construction costs reflect real strengths. The College is already famous for its aesthetic beauty. The long-term viability of the school hinges more on talented students and faculty than on fresh bricks.

Teacher compensation has long been one of the College’s weakest points, with only marginal improvements in recent years. In 2011, the College’s overall teacher compensation was in the 7th percentile of peer colleges. By late 2013, the College had moved up to the 17th percentile.

Higher education nationwide has steadily become less affordable for lower-income families. Significant scholarship money must be made available to make studying at the College feasible for students from poor families. The school’s 2014 financial report listed $26 million going to student aid. Compare that with the $143.9 million cost of the Arts Quarter alone.

The manner in which the College finances construction differs from how it finances its yearly operating budget. The College will likely obtain the necessary funds from some combination of state budget allocations, alumni donations, and the issuance of state bonds. The proposed construction expenditures would probably not increase tuition directly.

However, they also would do nothing to stem the surge of rising tuition; indeed, they would indirectly bolster the logic of tuition hikes.

Construction funds may be an easier sell to donors and delegates than teacher compensation or scholarships.

People generally like to be able to point at something as they explain their largesse.

Of course Jones, Morton and their ilk will need to be replaced at some point, giving way to the sort of faux-retro brick buildings that have sprouted up all over campus. The hope should be that the education inside them is even more accessible and enriching after all the Olympian expenses.

When the Board of Visitors reviews the plan next month, it should evaluate what sort of progress is being proposed.

Email Jack Powers at jbpowers@email.wm.edu.

The plan is meant to mature in the long run, but improvements for the future must be weighed against problems in the present.

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 Abby Boyle, Matt Camarda, Zachary Frank, Meredith Ramey and Ellen Wexler. 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.

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Mocking powerful figures who misuse their authority is not a grey area, it is an artist’s duty. Let that mocking be as crude, disrespectful, and even stupid as it needs to be. If the North Korean government feels threatened by a lowbrow comedy movie, then that is another indicator of the film’s underlying truth.

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ast Wednesday, the William and Mary Scholars Undergraduate Research Experience held a seminar on confronting racism. The program emphasized restorative justice, a mode of interaction which mediates conflict by focusing on affected persons’ needs and grievances, rather than punishing the wrongdoer. The goal of the exercise is to strengthen the community and build social capital. While it is a more individualized and time-consuming way of resolving conflict, restorative justice has the potential to improve how members of the College community live, learn and work.

At its best, employing restorative justice can build empathy, as it encourages both victims and offenders to speak plainly with one another.

The goal is not vindication but understanding: The victims make clear how they were harmed, offenders take responsibility for their actions, and both come to an agreement regarding that harm.

This practice could be applied to conflicts among students, teachers and administrators.

Roommate conflict is an excellent place to start. Often, both parties offend without knowing they’ve done anything wrong, and they exacerbate tensions by accusing and insulting the other. Resident Assistants with training in restorative justice could facilitate honest conversations in which both roommates admit fault, explain how they feel wronged, and agree to a compromise. This method also fits perfectly with the concept of selfdetermination; roommate contracts and community agreements would benefit from enforcement that incorporated the wants and needs of the residents who created them.

First Year Experience could further promote the use of restorative justice among students by incorporating it into the diversity session during freshman orientation, as well as subsequent sessions throughout the year.

Ironically, orientation is a disorienting experience for most freshmen; encouraging them to be open with one another about their feelings and experiences could help prevent imminent and long term conflict.

Restorative justice could also strengthen relationships between students and professors. This may be trickier, given the unequal power dynamic between them, but it could enable better communication when a student is unsatisfied with a grade or a professor’s instruction. This could not only relieve tension between students and professors, but also improve teaching and learning.

Many of today’s college students may not have been exposed to restorative justice growing up, but some of today’s elementary and high school students have, and the results have been positive. In Oakland, Calif., the transition from a policy of zero-tolerance to restorative justice in some schools cut suspensions and raised reading levels.

The College should champion restorative justice as it forces all parties to engage in tough conversations and address conflict with compassion and empathy, rather than isolation and shame. The result will be less conflict and a greater respect for students’ diversity, identity and humanity.

— Gerhard Jansen on “Does freedom of expression give you freedom to offend?”

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94 percent white, picking 100 percent of the nominees

Emily Chaumont

FLAT HAT OPINIONS COLUMNIST

Fifteen: the number of times an AfricanAmerican person has won an Oscar for acting. Only 15 since the Academy Awards first began in 1929.

Some argue that there are just fewer black actors than white actors, but why is this the case? Some would argue that it is because black people make up a smaller percentage of the population, but this logic is faulty.

According to the 2010 census, approximately 12.6 percent of the United States population identifies

as African-American. Fifteen out of 332 Academy Award winners in acting categories comes out to 4.5 percent of Oscars for acting going to black winners.

This large disparity is out of line with the country’s population.

Many people would argue that this wide gap stems from years of Jim Crow laws and institutionalized segregation that lies in the past.

After all, of the 100 acting Oscars awarded since 1990, 11 have gone to black actors. This means 11 percent of acting Oscars in the past 25 years have gone to black actors, which is indeed closer to national demographics.

Why, then, the outrage about “Selma?”

When the Oscar nominations were released, Twitter erupted in outrage over the lack of nominees of color. Tweets such as “#OscarsSoWhite because 12 Years A Slave winning last year satiated our white guilt for at least 5 years,” called into question how a predominantly white Academy could make nominations truly representative of the movies’ quality, or if its nominations and winner selections

have any semblance of fairness.

Indeed, the Academy is 94 percent white and only 6 percent persons of color, according to the Los Angeles Times. This is not representative of the demographics of United States citizens or of moviegoers. Even though “Selma” received a nomination for Best Picture, it is important to note that a voting body like this could not produce nominations lacking intrinsic pro-white bias.

The College of William and Mary is about 7.4 percent African-American. This small percentage means we need to make an effort to be unlike the Academy. Those of us in the majority need to ensure that the voices of persons of color are recognized as valid. The College is an accepting and diverse place, but we need to remember to take action to assure that everyone’s voices can be heard.

It is difficult for the voices of persons of color to be heard in a predominantly white Hollywood, so when a quality mainstream movie written, directed and acted in by African-Americans comes along, it is important to take note. The Academy

is past due on making an effort to become more representative of the people who watch the movies it nominates, and at the College, we must recognize the accomplishments of a diverse student body.

Email Emily Chaumont at emchaumont@email. wm.edu.

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The boutique attributes much of its success to its prime D.o.G. Street location. “It’s one of the prettiest buildings in Williamsburg,” CEO Thomas Smith said.

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Binns also has a close working relationship with Tatiana Faberge, the great-granddaughter of Peter Carl Faberge, the creator of the renowned Faberge Egg. Smith is in charge of Tatiana Faberge’s affairs in the United States, and because of this, Binns features several pieces of Faberge merchandise, in addition to being the sole distributor of Faberge’s book.

EMILY NYE The close relationship between Smith and Faberge often results in book FLAT HAT ASSOC. VARIETY EDITOR signings and visits to Binns when Faberge is in the United States. inns Fashion Shop may be Williamsburg’s best-kept secret. It sits The Gift Galley also features the Angel Tree, a reproduction of the there, tucked away on the north side of Duke of Gloucester Street, Christmas tree on display in the Metropolitan Museum of Art which is quietly home to some of Williamsburg’s most interesting fashion, decorated every year with more than 200 18th-century Neapolitan creche jewelry and rare collectible treasures. angel figures. Smith worked closely with the donator of the museum’s Founded in 1926 by Bella Binns, Binns Fashion Shop has been in Angel Tree and, consequently, Binns is the only retailer in the world Williamsburg for almost 90 years. The 22,000 square granted the rights to resell reproductions of the angel foot boutique has been a family establishment for figure decorations. The figurines, which have been most of its existence; today it is owned by siblings featured in magazines such as National Geographic, Kimberly Jones and Thomas Smith. are hand-crafted and free-sculpted in Binns by “Originally we started out in the ’20s, when girls artisans flown in from Italy. Only 60 figurines can be dressed a lot more formally at the College, and made per year and fetch prices as high as $4,000. needed things like white gloves for dances,” Smith While Binns certainly has several pieces of said. “We’ve helped multiple generations from the considerable value, Smith emphasizes that there is start. We’re constantly changing and evolving.” something for every budget, whether that includes Binns serves a large variety of modern fashion a desire for high-class porcelain, a dress for a special needs, including formal wear, sportswear, shoes, occasion, or simply a new tube of your favorite jewelry, cosmetics and other accessories. Binns’ Clinique mascara. entire first floor is filled with varied merchandise, “We have all price ranges,” Smith said. “When we featuring designer collections by Versace, Valentino have a sale, it’s often cheaper than the outlet malls. and Kate Spade, and products by Clinique, Chanel, Sometimes, I don’t think some of the younger girls Estee Lauder and many more. think they could come in, when they actually could.

“We’re constantly trying to find new lines,” Smith Don’t be intimidated. We’re here to help.” said. “We really want that high quality, but a good It would be impossible to consider Binns without value for the money. The merchandise is constantly also considering its prime location. The boutique changing.” attributes much of its success to its D.o.G. Street Binns prides itself on its extensive and latest-trend location and is grateful for the advantages it has collection of merchandise from around the globe. received from being next to Colonial Williamsburg.

Jones and Smith work with fellow associate buyers, “It has always worked to our advantage in terms such as Mary Alleva, to hand-pick merchandise. of the prestige of the street and the building itself,” ASHLEY RICHARDSON / THE FLAT HAT “Tom and Kim go and hand-select all of our Today, Binns serves a large variety of modern fashion needs including Special Occasion Fashion, Sportswear, Shoes, Smith said. “It’s one of the prettiest buildings in handbags, some from as far as Italy,” Alleva said. Jewelry, Cosmetics, and other Accessories. Binns’ entire first floor is filled with merchandise for purchase, featuring Williamsburg.”

“They select the colors and styles, see what are the designer collections by Versace, Valentino, Kate Spade, and products by Clinique, Chanel, Estee Lauder, and more.

In addition to having close ties to the College of latest trends, and they bring them back to us so we William and Mary — Smith and Jones both attended are ahead of the game.” home to its renowned Gift Gallery, which is an entire floor filled with the university — the College is also key in the boutique’s sales strategy.

Binns also offers its customers the ability to customize certain special valuable finds from across the globe.

Binns works to continually provide services and merchandise that is occasion dresses. Customers can see a dress on the rack and order it with Among the hidden treasures upstairs is an extensive porcelain relevant to college women. additions or adjustments, from requesting a new color or an adjusted collection. Binns carries several collections of Meissen porcelain, the “Especially with interviewing, we are good with helping you to look hemline to adding an accessory. company responsible for creating the original recipe for white porcelain. the way you want to for job interviews,” Smith said. “A lot of young women “We’re really known for special occasions,” Smith said. “People drive The centerpiece of the collection is a massive, white Meissen porcelain that are just graduating, they don’t think about that early on, and then all from all over. A lot of the time, that’s how a girl gets to know us. Younger peacock, one of only five in existence. The Binns’ piece remains the only of a sudden, they’re ready to start interviewing. We’re a good place to help girls don’t really know how to approach the store. They’re intimidated. one in the United States. you figure out the right look and attitude.”

Customers can see a dress on the rack, and order it with their own touch added, whether that be a new color, an adjusted hemline, or an added accessory.

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But sometimes, with a gown or a dress, it gets her into the store — that, and shoes and cosmetics. Those three categories are easy for all ages to understand.”

Binns works hard to not just provide excellent service for their customers, but also to develop customer relationships that last a lifetime.

Tracy Smith, a new employee of Binns since October 2014, began as a regular customer.

“I have been shopping here for a number of years,” she said. “And now I’m on the sales side of it and I’m enjoying it very much. The people here are wonderful to work with.”

The downstairs of Binns is expansive enough, but what few customers realize is the magnitude of Binns’ second floor. The upstairs of Binns is

CONFUSION CORNER

This semester, expect scattered clouds, high of 45 degrees with a chance of racism

The latest ‘Racial Climate Survey’ proves that we are asking the right questions. What will we do about it?

Zoe Johnson

CONFUSION CORNER COLUMNIST

I know it is nearly the end of January and we are well into the new year, but I’m not sure of the socially appropriate date to stop wishing friends happiness for the upcoming year. This year’s winter break began with a call to action from our Student Assembly.

We were asked to fill out an emailed survey about the College of William and Mary’s “racial climate” and then sound off on our opinions about the racial climate on Twitter using the hashtag #WMListens. It seems the College is trying to follow the cliche New Year’s mantra of “new year, new

me,” and our “new me” is one of more racial understanding. And honestly, I am here for it.

At first glance, it’s a weird concept.

What is a “racial climate?” Is there a meteorologist who can predict this week’s upcoming racial climate? I am going to guess that it has nothing to do with Williamsburg’s actual swamp-like climate, where a solid four minutes without rain is a blessing from Lord Beyonce herself.

Racial climate, all jokes aside, is a clean-cut label for what happens when people of different races come together. It’s so simple, and something many, if not all of us have experienced our entire lives — but for some reason calling it a “racial climate” feels overly dramatic and almost hokey.

So when the SA asked me to describe the “racial climate” at the College, I immediately laughed, confusing this precious call to action as another way we sugarcoat important issues instead of

speaking honestly and without fear of judgment.

Another reason I chuckled at this email is because Twitter is the very last outlet I would choose to have a meaningful dialogue about anything.

Well, maybe Tinder is the very last outlet, but you understand my point.

How do you talk about something so serious when it is juxtaposed with gifs of babies twerking and hamsters eating burritos? As an avid Twitter user I know how quickly “internet trolls” can twist words, and this forum felt too public for a somewhat private issue.

This was a snap judgment on my part. First, no forum is a perfect place to talk about race. Sure, some are better than others, but every format has flaws. Second, Twitter is public, but it does not grant anonymity the way Yik Yak does – and this is crucial.

Before break, students were using Yik Yak to discuss the racial climate in a way more unproductive than trying

to study for finals during the release of a surprise Beyonce album (see my fall 2013 final grades for context). This is not to say that the most poignant thoughts about the College’s racial climate won’t come from anonymous sources, but that our discussion deserves more than a mobile app meant to foster gossip and pettiness.

Lastly, I never realize it when it’s happening, but Twitter is the first place I turn to during controversy.

I want to hear what my friends and other people I admire are thinking, not another theory about how this is Obama’s fault, Fox News.

Admittedly, I have not filled out the survey or used the hashtag #WMListens … yet. It took me a while to appreciate and value this opportunity — and coupled with my “Stay away from me, I’m sleeping” motto during winter break, I just could not get it together. Sorry. But now that we’re back in Williamsburg and the stress of school is nigh, I’ve finally

slipped into school spirit. I want to help develop the College’s culture and you should too.

Many universities treat students more like cash cows than valued members of their community.

Regardless of your opinion of our school’s racial climate, you are all members of the Tribe and your opinions are worthwhile. The College’s racial climate affects everyone on campus. Some people feel it every day, while others only feel it when it’s brought to their attention. Either way, it’s real and I’m glad our chosen representatives have chosen to acknowledge this fact. It will be interesting to see how this conversation develops. We’re asking the right questions, but now it’s important to see what we do with the answers.

Zoe Johnson is a Confusion Corner columnist who endorses “Stay away from me, I’m sleeping,” as a motto for all seasons, not just winter.

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illiamsburg is ripe with shopping opportunities — New Town, the Williamsburg Premium Outlets, boutiques in Colonial Williamsburg and even Goodwill are all popular choices for students at the College of William and Mary.

However, there is a lesser-known, yet arguably more rewarding, shopping opportunity close by: local consignment shops. People (or “consigners”) bring in clothing — often vintage or highend designer brands, accessories and home decor — and the consignment shop purchases the items and resells them. The consigner and the shop both make a profit off the sale, and the customer who ends up buying the products is able to find something unique at an affordable price.

“I want to help people find a way to recycle their wardrobe without spending too much money,” Nina Watkins, owner of Twice as Nice Consignment Boutique, said.

Twice as Nice is located just over two miles from campus and already sees significant student traffic, Watkins said. Its website states that it carries “fashionable, ‘like new’ clothing for women and children, along with stylish wearable accessories.”

“My customers want to look good, but they don’t want to spend retail prices,” Watkins said.

Twice as Nice encourages local women to consign their gently worn, high-end clothing and use the money made to purchase new clothing at the store. The women are effectively recycling and swapping their wardrobes, rather than spending money on brand new clothing.

“We focus a lot on building a solid relationship with the Williamsburg community,” Watkins said.

“Our goal is to always have great prices and products.”

Another local consignment shop is The Wardrobe, located five miles from the College in the Village Shops at the Kingsmill Shopping Plaza. The eclectic little shop has been in business since 2001, selling a wide variety of high-end, designer and vintage women’s clothing and accessories.

“All ranges of customers can find something they like here at a price they can afford,” owner Cassandra Dennison said. “Anyone from a student to the owner of a company.”

According to Dennison, though The Wardrobe has a dedicated local customer-base, new shoppers still discover the shop every day.

“It’s a lot of fun because you never know what people and products will walk through the door,” she said.

Consigners at The Wardrobe receive

50 percent off the sale price and customers can get up to 75 percent off already affordable prices due to consistent instore sales.

Despite the wide range of affordable high-end clothing, Dennison noted that The Wardrobe has seen a bit of a decrease in traffic due to the increase of shopping venues in the Williamsburg area. With the constantly expanding Williamsburg Premium Outlets, it is easy for small, locally-owned shops to fall by the wayside.

“We want to build our relationship with William and Mary students,” Dennison said.

“We’re considering moving closer to the College at some point.”

Dennison says it’s important for local businesses to give back to the community.

Because of this, The Wardrobe donates a lot of clothing to Transitions Family Violence Services, a domestic violence shelter and organization, in order to help local women in need.

“I opened The Wardrobe because I hated my desk job and wanted to do something that I loved,” Dennison said. “Ever since then we’ve been helping women find clothes they love at good prices.”

Tara Marable also opened her shop, The Vintage Rabbit, in an attempt to fulfill a dream. Marable had always wanted to open her own store, and opening a consignment shop was a great way for her to carve out a niche in the community.

Located only about five miles from campus, The Vintage Rabbit sells furniture and home decor. While students from the College may not be willing to buy a daybed or china cabinet for their dorm rooms, the shop carries a variety of smaller items, such a s tea sets, small sofas and vases, and receives a significant amount of student traffic.

“We see quite a few students, especially around the time when everyone is moving in,” employee Ashley Rogers said.

Each price tag has three dates and three prices on it — the shop decreases the price of each item by 10 percent every 30 days after it is first put out on the sales floor. This system ensures that customers can find a piece in their price range.

“Something that makes us special and that customers really love is that we’re constantly rearranging the store.

We rotate the furniture daily,” Rogers said. “It looks different every time they come in, even if it’s the same stuff just arranged in new ways and being used differently.”

Even though most of its furniture is older, The Vintage Rabbit’s employees are always doing their best to keep things fresh.

“We were one of the first area consignment shops to start loading pictures of our products on Facebook and that was really helpful for bringing shoppers in,” Rogers said. “They could already see pieces they liked online, and that would bring them into the store.”

Comedy, full of pirate heart Though some elements waver, ‘Penzance’ pulls through

KAYLA SHARPE FLAT HAT ONLINE EDITOR

It’s said that there is no honor amongst thieves, yet it would seem that mercy, nobility and exuberant dance numbers are alive and well. The College of William and Mary’s Sinfonicron Light Opera Company brought to life this swashbuckling tale of love, loyalty and life upon the high seas in its 50th anniversary production of Pirates of Penzance.

This comedic opera, written by the theatric duo Arthur S. Sullivan and William S. Gilbert, premiered in New York City in 1879 where it enjoyed a successful run and has since won both Tony and Drama Desk Awards. The story focuses on young Frederic (Andreas Moffet ’15), a pirate apprentice, who, upon his 21st birthday, resolves to shun his former life of marauding.

However, his plans are nearly sunk when he falls in love with the beautiful Mabel (Catherine Smith ’18) and is consequently forced to choose between

the love of his life and the loyalty he owes to his former crew.

Led by director Taylor Schwabe ’15, Sinfonicron’s cast and crew made a great effort in bringing this rousing tale to the stage. While the show dragged in the beginning, the energy and conviction of the cast increased substantially during the second act. Costumes designed by Christine Fulgham ’17 were everything you could want and expect from a pirate opera complete with bare chests, feathered hats and worn leather boots.

Although the cast’s makeup was artistically grungy for the most part, certain actors appeared unnatural beneath the stage lights. The cast displayed musical unity, especially during fast-paced numbers such as “Major General’s Song,” and the orchestra performed the show’s wellknown score with such force that the conductor’s hands could be seen flailing wildly above the orchestra pit throughout the show.While the pirate crew’s initial demeanor came off as much too tame for plundering rogues, the actors’ dedication

to their characters’ tenderheartedness quickly grew to become one of the crew’s most endearing quirks. The sister ensemble exuded strong personas from the moment it entered the stage.

Some ensemble members appeared more at ease on stage than others, but the group members’ overall cohesion allowed them to power through even the most noticeable hiccups. The goofy and lovable police ensemble, led by Josh Frakes ’17, executed their dance moves with all the necessary awkwardness and took full advantage of their stage time to leave a lasting impression.

As the show’s hero, Moffet proved a powerful vocalist and versatile actor as he transitioned from brave and romantic to torn and conflicted. Not to be outdone, Aidan Smith ’16, who played the Pirate King, exuded the swagger and cunning of a seasoned swashbuckler while demonstrating his mastery of dramatically unfurling scrolls. His stage presence during musical numbers gained momentum throughout the production and meshed well with that

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The Pirates of Penzance stand in formation in this screenshot from a promotional video.

of Ruth (Catherine Jacobs ’16), whose timing and facial expressions proved to be some of the show’s most effective details. Dereck Basinger ’16 came, saw, and conquered as the Major-General. His exuberance anchored several ensemble numbers and demonstrated great chemistry with Smith, despite their many misunderstandings. While several cast members struggled to maintain diction during some of the more extreme notes, the stronger vocalists carried the show’s many musical numbers.

The show’s set served its purpose.

However, frivolous and shifting multicolored lighting cues during the show’s prelude clashed with an imposing and unimaginative pirate ship. Furthermore, lengthy set changes greatly decreased the show’s hard-

earned momentum despite comedic attempts to entertain the audience. The depth of the set allowed for a great deal of movement and a large number of characters to appear onstage without seeming cramped. Props spread across the set and used by the actors were appropriate and appealing and, in most cases, contributed to scenes.

Overall, Sinfonicron’s dedicated cast proved that student theatre has a home at the College. Some details including volume, diction and timing detracted from the overall performance, but the cast’s vocal strength, cohesion and conviction were unwavering. Pirates of Penzance featured all the elements of an enjoyable comedic opera while presenting a story that encompasses love, honor and the happiest of endings.

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Senior guard Kyla Kerstetter and the College matched the team’s win total from each of the previous two seasons with its win over Hofstra.

College upsets Hofstra at last second

Rendle’s late block assures 57-56 home victory

SUMNER HIGGINBOTHAM FLAT HAT STAFF WRITER After last week’s 92-50 blowout loss to Colonial Athletic Association first place team James Madison, William and Mary faced another daunting matchup against the third place Hofstra Pride (12-7, 5-3).

Hofstra, a conference contender, was looking for a late-season surge

against the College, whose young squad was trying to recover from a massive defeat. A Pride win might as well have been printed on the tickets.

However, the College must have misread the script, since it was the Tribe who triumphed, 57-56, Sunday in Kaplan Arena.

“We needed a win like this for our confidence,” head coach Ed Swanson said. “We knew Hofstra was one of

the top teams in the CAA.” After an opening basket from freshman center Abby Rendle only 34 seconds into the game, the Tribe never relinquished the lead. William and Mary (8-11, 2-6) exploded onto the court with a 13-2 opening run, propelled by steals by senior guard Jazmen Boone, Rendle’s inside game, and a couple of impressive plays — including a long three by jack-of-all-

trades sophomore guard Marlena Tremba.

However, Hofstra finally recovered by the 10-minute mark, narrowing the Tribe lead to 18-13.

Defensively, the College pressed down the court in an aggressive 2-2-1 zone, often leading to a double team just past half-court. Initially, the Pride panicked on several possessions, forcing passes which waiting defenders picked off. However, as the game progressed, Hofstra continued to find holes deep in the corners.

These long passes led to quick giveand-go plays, which resulted in a huge fastbreak point advantage of 20-2 for the Pride. However, Swanson pointed to the other half of that statistic: forced turnovers.

“In order for us to be successful, this is what the stat sheet has to look like: they have 11 assists and 24 turnovers,” Swanson said. “We were able to come out early and steal some possessions, and knocked them on their heels.”

Offensively, sophomore Alexandra Massaquel pointed to ball movement as crucial to the Tribe’s success.

“We had good ball rotation; we’ve been working on it all week,” Massaquel said. “When we get good ball movement, we get open shots.”

Massaquel nearly had a doubledouble with 12 points and eight rebounds on the game, forcing the Pride to contend with yet another scoring threat. Massaquel, Boone, Rendle and Tremba each scored in double digits, combining for 52 of the Tribe’s 57 points.

The teams were neck and neck in the final 10 minutes of the first half, as the lead closed to 20-17 and then to 28-26. However, freshman guard Jenna Green’s long three and a forced travel on the Hofstra center allowed the Tribe to hold a 38-31 advantage going into the break.

In the second half, the Hofstra

defense stiffened inside, and the Pride offense began to find a rhythm en route to a 11-2 run, closing the gap to 50-49 with just five minutes remaining. Foul shots, a disappointment for both teams in the first half — 50 percent for the College, 47 percent for Hofstra — began to fall in. Boone’s jump shot with three minutes remaining was the last time the Tribe scored, leaving its lead at 57-53. However, the College’s defense was up to task.

With 45 seconds left, the score at 57-56, Hofstra had possession looking for the final shot. However, tight man-to-man coverage forced a shot-clock violation with 18 seconds remaining.

Hofstra began to foul the Tribe on the ensuing possession and gave the College a chance to finish the game at the free throw line. But the Tribe’s free throw fell short, and Hofstra held the ball with 13 seconds left and the game on the line.

On the final possession, Hofstra’s Darius Faulk set up right outside the paint, caught the entry pass, spun into the lane and fired a layup into the outstretched arms of Rendle, who collected the game-winning block and secured the Tribe’s victory.

With the victory, the College matched its win total from each of the past two seasons with eight. The Tribe also notched its first CAA home victory, although Swanson is hardly down on the team’s 2-6 conference record.

“We’ve had a lot of heartbreak losses in final possessions, and we’re the only team in the league to play James Madison twice,” Swanson said.

“2-6 is not discouraging to us at all with the way we’ve played.”

Next up for the Tribe is UNCWilmington (8-11, 4-4) Thursday. The Tribe lost 63-62 in its Jan. 4 meeting with the Seahawks. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. at Kaplan Arena.

SCOREBOARD

TRACK AND FIELD

Men’s Basketball (12-7, 6-2 CAA) Colonial Athletic Association

Women’s Basketball (8-11, 2-6 CAA) Colonial Athletic Association

Northeastern (14-7, 6-2)................0.667.........L1 William and Mary (12-7, 6-2).........0.632.......W1 UNC-Wilmington (11-8, 6-2).........0.579.......W3 Hofstra (14-7, 5-3)..........................0.667.........L1 James Madison (12-9, 5-3)............ 0.571........W1 Elon (11-10, 3-5).............................0.524........W1 Drexel (5-14, 3-5)............................0.263........W1 Delaware (4-15, 3-5).......................0.211.........L1 Towson (9-12, 2-6)..........................0.429.........L1 Charleston (6-15, 1-7).....................0.286.........L3

James Madison (17-2, 8-0)..........0.895........W8 Drexel (12-7, 6-2).........................0.632........W2 Elon (12-7, 5-3).............................0.632........W1 Hofstra (12-7, 5-3)........................0.632.........L2 UNC-Wilmington (8-11, 4-4)......0.421........W2 Towson (8-12, 4-4).......................0.400.........L1 Delaware (8-11, 3-5)....................0.421.........L1 William and Mary (8-11, 2-6).....0.421........W1 Charleston (4-15, 2-6).................0.211.........L2 Northeastern (4-14, 1-7).............0.222.........L3

Average Scoring Leaders

Average Scoring Leaders

Marcus Thornton.........19.1pts, 47% FG, 45% 3pt Omar Prewitt................12.8pts, 45% FG, 35% 3pt Terry Tarpey.................10.7pts, 53% FG, 30% 3pt Daniel Dixon................10.6pts, 43% FG, 43% 3pt Sean Sheldon.................7.4pts, 64% FG, 0% 3pt Greg Malinowski............4.8pts, 47% FG, 47% 3pt Tom Schalk.....................3.8pts, 65% FG. 33% 3pt

Jazmen Boone............10.8pts, 50% FG, 20% 3pt Alexandra Masaquel....8.3pts, 48% FG, 0% 3pt Abby Rendle................. 8.0pts, 51% FG, 0% 3pt Marlena Tremba...........7.4pts, 24% FG, 23% 3pt Kyla Kerstetter..............5.9pts, 28% FG, 9% 3pt Jenna Green..................4.4pts, 38% FG, 33% 3pt Kasey Curtis..................4.1pts, 46% FG, 0% 3pt

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Sophomore pole vaulter Derek O’Connell reached a 4.92 meter mark at Saturday’s Hokie Invitational in Blacksburg, Va.

Tribe earns qualifiers at Hokie Invitational College men, women give sharp performances in Blacksburg EVAN DeFRAINE FLAT HAT STAFF WRITER William and Mary traveled to Blacksburg, Va. for the Hokie Invitational, its second indoor meet of the season. The Tribe men came away with three Intercollegiate Association of Amateur Athletes of America qualifiers while the women garnered five Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference qualifiers.

During Friday’s men’s action, freshman Dylan Anderson broke the College’s freshman records for the 60-meter hurdles and the 300-meter dash, recording times of 8.56 and 36.03 seconds, respectively. Sophomore Alex Hendrick also had a successful day in the sprints, with his 7.17 second 60-meter dash earning him 10th place on the College’s all-time list.

In the middle distance and distance departments, sophomores Troy Sevachko and Trevor Sleight produced impressive results. Sevachko Sevachko ran the second-fastest 600-meter race in Tribe history, covering the distance in 1:24.71 seconds, while Sleight placed sixth overall in the 3,000-meter with a personal best 8:26.80.

Junior thrower Brian Waterfield also had a strong day, earning an IC4A qualification in both the shot put and the weight-throw for the second straight year. Waterfield’s 17.68-meter mark in the weight-throw led to a 12th place finish, while his 16.11-meter effort in the shot put earned him seventh.

Sophomore Lukas Wratschko tied for eighth in the unseeded pole vault event with a 4.52-meter mark. Fellow sophomore Derek O’Connell vaulted over the 16-foot mark for the fifth time in his indoor career, reaching a height of 4.92 meters and earning an IC4A qualifying mark in the process.

On the women’s side, junior cross-country standout Powell Emily Stites placed second in the 3,000-meter in a time of 9:25.52, qualifying for both the ECAC Championships and the USA Indoor Track and Field Championships. Senior Dylan Hasset also ran her way to an ECAC qualifier with a 9:52.84 mark.

Junior Ashley Woodwards eclipsed her own school record in the 300-meter dash by over a second, placing 18th overall with a 40.82 second finish.

Senior Carolyn Hennessey produced another impressive performance in the distances for the women, smashing her personal record in the mile by over 17 seconds and placing third overall. Her time of 4:49.24 was the eighth fastest in school history.

Senior pole-vaulter Lizzie Powell, who transferred from host Virginia Tech to the College in 2013, was in action Saturday. The former Hokie set a record with a vault of 3.95-meter, the sixthbest indoor mark in Tribe history.

Both the men and women head to Newport News Saturday to take part in the Christopher Newport Captain’s Invitational.

Men’s Tennis (4-2, 0-0 CAA) Jan. 10: L, Florida (3-1) 9, College 3 Jan. 17: L, Harvard (3-1) 5, College 2 Jan. 18: W, College 6, Boston College (1-2) 1 Jan. 24: W, College 5, SC State (1-1) 2 Jan. 24: W, College 7, Howard (0-2) 0 Jan. 28: at Norfolk State (1-4), 4 p.m.

Gymnastics Men: Jan. 24 Navy Open

Finished No. 4 (field of 4) Women: Jan. 25 at Towson Finished No. 3 (field of 4)

Women’s Tennis (3-1, 0-0 CAA) Jan. 17: W, College 6, Richmond (0-1) 1 Jan. 18: L, Duke (3-0) 4, College 3 Jan. 23: W, College 7, Morgan State (0-5) 0 Jan. 25: W, College 5, Penn State (0-3) 2 Jan. 30: at Wake Forest (3-1), 3:30 p.m.

Feb. 1: vs Maryland (1-1), 2 p.m.

Swimming Men: Jan. 24, W, College 161, Old Dominon 133 Jan. 31, vs East Carolina, 12 p.m.

Women: Jan. 24, W, College 164, Davidson 125

Jan. 31, vs East Carolina, 12 p.m.

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Long time Tribe track and field coach Dan Stimson was inducted into the Miami University Cradle of Coaches Hall of Fame Saturday, Jan. 24.

Stimson, who coached the College to 49 CAA titles in 29 years, previously served as an assistant coach at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Stimson is an Honorary Alumnus at the College and was named to the W&M Athletics Hall of Fame.

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The Flat Hat | Tuesday, January 27, 2015 | Page 8

MEN’S BASKETBALL

Roster fits Shaver’s system, College rolls

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Just a great win for our team.

We beat a really, really quality team.

Just really impressed with our guys.”

Mick Sloan

Flat Hat Sports editor

Saturday wasn’t an ordinary William and Mary basketball game, and the signs were everywhere. Spectators were treated to an exciting shootout against the backdrop of a packed, cacophonous Kaplan Arena. Northeastern was good, the College was better, and the fans couldn’t contain their excitement.

The atmosphere alone would’ve made Saturday appointment viewing for diehard Tribe fans, who constantly crave that kind of experience. But the Tribe’s performance pushed the game to another level. The contest featured first-class effort from all over the roster.

Senior guard Marcus Thornton scored only 13 points, but two of them came from a layup that he flipped as he crashed to the hardwood, a circus shot found in NBA arenas but not in many others. Junior guard Terry Tarpey and sophomore forward Omar Prewitt played brilliant all-around basketball, combining for 34 points, 13 rebounds, seven steals and frenzied defense.

Freshman Oliver Tot stole the day with a soaring, fastbreak dunk. And with the game already sewn up in the final minute, sophomore guard Daniel Dixon ripped a dunk away from Northeastern star Scott Eatherton, refusing to concede points even though the game was all but over. For basketball fans, the experience was wholly satisfying.

The College didn’t dominate wire to wire — they allowed Northeastern to whittle a double-digit lead down to two in the second half — but for long stretches Saturday, the team fully capitalized on its potential. The Tribe led for all but 22 seconds of the game, never losing composure or deviating from head coach Tony Shaver’s gameplan. Now at 6-2 in the Colonial Athletic Association, the College sits atop the conference standings, having won its first game against the pre-season favorite Huskies.

Saturday felt like the culmination of Shaver’s system and this roster. Now, 19 games into the season, the Tribe makes sense as a team. With long range shooters all over the roster — led by Thornton, who is hitting a blistering 45 percent from three-point range this year — opposing teams appear constantly fearful of the Tribe’s long distance game. When teams converge on the Tribe behind the three-point line, as Northeastern did, Thornton, Prewitt, Tarpey and junior center Sean Sheldon exploit thin coverage in the paint. Saturday’s win showed the Tribe’s perfect execution of Shaver’s system, which is oriented around ball movement and patience.

The performance does not mark a guarantee of post-season success, but the Tribe’s work against Northeastern serves notice that a CAA championship is on the table for this squad.

Every Tribe player was key to the College’s win Saturday, but after the dust cleared, my thoughts kept returning to Shaver and Thornton, coach and star. So much of the College’s early success this season has been spearheaded by Thornton’s unwavering commitment to doing what is best for the team. With his brilliant offensive arsenal, it’s easy to picture Thornton firing 20 shots a game and padding his own scoring numbers. But Thornton buys the unselfish basketball Shaver is selling, and his patient work as a facilitator against Northeastern exemplifies that mentality.

Thornton only averages 2.7 assists per game, but that number fails to describe his impact on his teammates; he constantly draws double teams and distorts opposing defenses. Thornton is possibly the best player in program history and certainly the one with the most pro potential, but he puts that star power aside to play for his teammates, not for himself.

The end of this team’s story is still unpredictable, but here and now, at the midpoint, it’s fun to be a Tribe basketball fan.

History says the College will fall short of the final goal — a March Madness berth — but the whole team will give everything in the process.

That’s no small feat.

were picked to win this league. Just really impressed with our guys.”

In one of the season’s most balanced performances, the College never trailed and placed four players in double figures. Tarpey flirted with another double-double (15 points, eight rebounds), while junior center Sean Sheldon (15) and senior guard Marcus Thornton (13) each contributed productive minutes.

No one surpassed sophomore guard Omar Prewitt’s line, however.

“Omar’s really good. He’s playing at a high level for us right now,” Shaver said.

“He was incredible today. It’s nice to have a guy like Terry Tarpey and Omar Prewitt, who can step up for you.”

Prewitt, last season’s conference Rookie of the Year, tallied 19 points on 6 of 11 shooting, including 6 of 9 from the charity stripe. Prewitt also added five boards, three assists and a team-high three blocks.

Shaver didn’t hesitate to use his bench, as Tot, freshman forward Greg Malinowski and senior forward Tom Schalk collectively contributed 11 points, four boards and three assists over 35 minutes. Shaver and Prewitt acknowledged the bench’s performance — both offensively and defensively — especially Schalk’s.

— Tony Shaver “It makes our jobs a lot easier when they’re coming off and playing that well,” Prewitt said. “We don’t have to come in and do everything right away.

And Tom did play a hell of a game.”

While the offense excelled — especially in the paint, where it outscored Northeastern 42-40 — the difference in the game came on the defensive side. The College tallied seven blocks and a season-high 11 steals.

One game removed from a second-half meltdown to Delaware, the Tribe’s defensive efforts weren’t lost on Shaver.

“We did have that stretch … where [Northeastern] kind of scored at will on us,” Shaver said. “It seemed like four, five, six possessions in a row and that moment may have been the key moment for this team. I don’t know, but we were reeling a little bit after having gone through that a few nights ago, but they stood their ground. They stood their ground, got stops, got key rebounds and we learned from our past a little bit.”

Northeastern’s rally midway through the second half prompted Tarpey to move to the point of the zone.

Results? The Huskies missed 14 shots, hit just eight, and turned the ball over four times after Tot’s put-back dunk, an 8:03 stretch.

“In the beginning of the second half we kind of dropped a little bit,” Tarpey said. “We came out of the gate a little slow, but it’s good to see we were able to pick it up and still play as a team and still play really hard defense and board like we did in the second half.”

The College cruised the rest of the way and Northeastern couldn’t catch a break. Trailing by 15, the Huskies’ Scott Eatherton attempted a two-handed dunk only to meet sophomore guard Daniel Dixon’s resounding block. For good measure, the Tribe enjoyed a 15-2 run over the last five minutes.

Thornton flipped the ball toward midcourt as the final buzzer blared.

The 5,053-strong Gold Rush crowd, Kaplan’s largest in the last five years, roared in delight.

“What an electric atmosphere for our guys to play in, and maybe one of the most impressive things was that with the atmosphere our kids played really well,” Shaver said. “Sometimes you get lost in that, and don’t focus on what you’re supposed to do. Today they were really sensational.”

The Tribe hosts Hofstra Wednesday for a 7 p.m. tip.

Good as gold DEREK RICHARDSON / THE FLAT HAT

Defense shines as Thornton, Tribe eases past Northeastern in inaugural Gold Rush Game; reclaim top conference standing CHRIS WEBER FLAT HAT SPORTS EDITOR Standing 6’6”, freshman guard Oliver Tot averages about a point and a half and 10 minutes per game through 11 games this season. Saturday’s five-point, 10-minute performance wasn’t remarkable for the numbers, but was for William and Mary’s bid at an upset win.

After Northeastern cut an 11-point halftime deficit to just two, Tot hit a three from the left wing. Junior guard Terry Tarpey came up with a steal on the ensuing Huskies possession, only to watch the layup attempt rim out.

“I saw a missed layup, then I saw a flying European coming behind me to finish it,” Tarpey said. “I’m really excited for him. We work out together a lot. He came home with me at Christmas because he couldn’t go home. It’s great to see him have a great game like he did.”

Tot’s emphatic one-handed slam keyed a run that cemented the College’s 78-62 win. The decision moves the Tribe (12-7, 6-2 CAA) into a Tarpey first-place conference tie with Northeastern (14-7, 6-2 CAA).

“Just a great win for our team. We beat a really, really quality team. Bill Cohen is as good a coach as I’ve seen, and we beat a very experienced basketball team,” head coach Tony Shaver said. “There’s a reason they

ONLINE Photos: Check our website and Facebook for the best images from Flat Hat photographer Derek Richardson’s coverage of Saturday’s Gold Rush Game.

TENNIS

Tribe earns four non-conference victories over weekend

Women top Morgan State, upend Penn State while men down South Carolina State, Howard MICK SLOAN FLAT HAT SPORTS EDITOR Last weekend was a dominant one for William and Mary, as the men’s and women’s teams each swept a two match weekend to continue a sharp winter.

The women’s team (3-1, 0-0 CAA) pulled off a 7-0 shutout over Morgan State Friday before outlasting Penn State, 5-2, Sunday. The men’s team (4-2, 0-0 CAA) crushed a Saturday double-header, beating South Carolina State 5-2 in the morning before shutting out Howard, 7-0, in the afternoon.

All four of the weekend’s matches took place at the Nemchinov McCormick-Nagleson Tennis Center in Williamsburg, Va. The women started the weekend with a dominant sweep of Morgan State. The College began by capturing the doubles point, with senior Jeltje Loomans and junior Leeza Nemchinov

UPCOMING MATCHES Men: vs. Norfolk State (1-4, 0-0 MEAC), 4 p.m. Wednesday Women: at Wake Forest (3-1, 0-0 ACC), 3:30 p.m. Friday clinching the score with their victory and giving the Tribe a 1-0 lead. However, the College hardly needed the cushion, as the Tribe won all six of its singles matches without dropping a single set.

Freshman Cecily Wuenscher stood out, crushing Morgan State’s Jasmine Edwards 6-1, 6-0 and setting the tone for the afternoon. When the dust cleared, the Tribe walked away with an easy 7-0 win.

The College carried its success over to Sunday, posting another sharp performance against Penn State. The Tribe captured two of three doubles matches to win the doubles point and advanced to a 1-0 lead.

From there, the College carried the day in

singles play; the Tribe’s top three of Nemchinov, Loomans and sophomore Melanie Roy each won their matches, giving the Tribe a 4-0 lead and sealing the win. Freshman Maria Groener added a victory at the fifth slot to punctuate the Tribe’s 5-2 victory.

Meanwhile, the men’s team posted a similarly impressive showing in two Saturday contests.

Sophomores Damon Niquet and Addison Appleby were perfect on the day, capturing their four total singles matches and teaming up to take both their doubles tilts. The College captured two of three doubles matches in the morning face-off with South Carolina State to jump to a 1-0 lead.

Although freshman Christian Cargill fell to South Carolina State’s Rodney Carey, the Tribe nabbed four victories in singles play to coast to a 5-2 win.

The Tribe refocused quickly, unleashing a 7-0 drubbing on Howard.

The College won every single set of its three doubles contests and six singles matches, with junior Scott Huang winning his match with a perfect 6-0, 6-0 score.

The victory completed the men’s strong day

and the program’s dominant weekend.

The College returns to action later this week.

The men host Norfolk State Wednesday at 4 p.m. and the women will travel to Winston-Salem, N.C. to take on Wake Forest Friday at 3:30 p.m.

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Sophomore Damon Niquet helped the College to two wins.