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Above: Students at the College of William and Mary participated in Homecoming activities over the weekend, including the football game, tailgate and pep rally.

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Gates critiques government Answers questions on foreign affairs, College years during forum

BY ABBY BOYLE FLAT HAT NEWS EDITOR

College of William and Mary Chancellor Robert Gates ’65 did not hesitate when a student in Thursday’s question-and-answer forum asked what he views as the biggest threat facing the United States.

“Washington, D.C. — I’m not kidding — the two square miles between the Capitol and the White House,” Gates said. “Our political paralysis and the sequestration are doing more damage to our strength as a country … than anybody else in the world is doing.”

In addition to expressing his frustration at what he described as politicians putting selfinterest ahead of patriotism, Gates answered questions from students on topics ranging from

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Chancellor Robert Gates ‘65 held an open forum.

A car crashed into a house located at 1350 Richmond Road around 9:40 p.m. Monday night.

The driver, a woman who was the only person in the car, was transported to the hospital with nonlife threatening injuries, according to Technical Assistant to the Williamsburg Fire Chief Eric Stone.

Witnesses reported that the driver went through the Dunkin’ Donuts drive thru, crossed Richmond Road and hit the house.

Stone said seven people were displaced from the house following the accident. Neighbors said the building houses multiple families; one person was out of town Monday night.

Watjamonphan Singkhot, a neighbor, was visiting the house when the car hit the building.

“I thought at first it was something electric — it was a giant ‘boom,’” Singkhot said.

She explained that the car hit an empty bedroom. Singkhot, in the living room with some members of the house, heard the driver cry for help.

Stone said the driver was trapped for about 25 minutes before she was extricated from the scene and taken to the hospital. No one else was harmed in the accident.

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the right to privacy to the current situation in Syria.

When discussing foreign policy, Gates emphasized the unpredictable nature of the situation in the Middle East and the need for the United States to proceed cautiously before taking action in Syria.

“For us to begin to tactically weigh in and involve ourselves militarily in one of those areas of conflict, particularly one as complex as Syria right now, is a serious mistake,” Gates said.

Gates also described his personal experiences serving in the CIA, as the U.S. secretary of defense and as president of Texas A&M University, focusing on how each

The College of William and Mary announced Thursday former U.S. Secretary of Defense and Chancellor Robert Gates ’65 and his wife Rebecca have committed to giving approximately $1.5 million to the College, including a $1.45 million bequest to support student scholarships.

Gates will also donate his personal papers, and the remaining $50,000 will go toward their cataloging and digitization.

William and Mary News reported that much of the Gates’ monetary gift will go toward attracting and aiding international relations and global studies undergraduates of high academic caliber. The bequest is in support of the Robert M. and Rebecca W. Gates Scholarship, a meritbased scholarship for international relations and global studies undergraduates. Three Gates scholarships have been awarded so far.

“It means the world to us,” Steve Hanson, vice provost for international affairs and director of the Wendy and Emery Reves Center for International Studies, said. “We are so completely honored to have this support from Chancellor Gates for our study abroad programs and international opportunities.”

In addition to the gift from the Gates’ estate, Gates’ personal papers will be kept in the Special Collections Research Center at Earl Gregg Swem Library. The papers, which cover his time in the CIA, his work on the National Security Council and his term as Secretary of Defense, include Gates’ notes, photographs and other materials.

Once the papers go through a cataloging process, they will be available to researchers.

“My experience as an undergraduate at William & Mary had a great influence on my life, just as the College has had a great influence in shaping our country; its long history is intricately interwoven in the fabric of this nation,” Gates said in a press release. “I cannot imagine a better place for my personal papers than the university’s Special Collections Research Center.”

Hanson College President Taylor Reveley expressed his gratitude for the donations. “[Gates’] alma mater is thrilled to receive his personal papers and extremely grateful for his marvelous support of our students,” Reveley said in a press release. “A commitment of this magnitude from William & Mary’s chancellor is especially compelling.”

Gates, the College’s 24th Chancellor, has held the position since 2012 and served as the Charter Day speaker in 2012 and 2013.

College first in fostering service careers Recent report ranks schools based on graduates’ first, second jobs

BY ANNIE CURRAN FLAT HAT NEWS EDITOR

Students at the College of William and Mary collectively complete over 300,000 hours of community service annually.

That collegiate dedication to helping others has inspired 32.1 percent of recent graduates to hold government and non-profit sector positions for their first and second jobs. The College ranked number one among public universities for fostering service careers by the Aspen Institute and Washington Monthly.

“For over a decade I have believed it true that there is no other place than William and Mary to cultivate in students a desire to change the

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LinkedIn data from 2000 to 2010 to analyze the first and second jobs of students from the top 50 public and top 50 liberal arts universities. George Washington University ranked second and the University of Chicago ranked third, with 31.1 and 30.1 percent, respectively. The United States Naval Academy topped the list of liberal arts colleges with 88.5 percent of graduates entering service fields.

Stelljes said the College fosters a continuous path to make a difference in the world because of its long history of community engagement.

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world,” Drew Stelljes, assistant vice president for Student Engagement and Leadership and director of the Office of Community Engagement, said in an email. “Now, the data proves my intuition. William and Mary is, in fact, the best place in the nation for the scholars and the visionaries to develop the talent to change the world for good.

People come to William and Mary seeking to change the Stelljes world. This data [says] our graduates indeed do just that.”

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— Drew Stelljes, Director of the Office of Community Engagement on the College’s rank of top service school for graduates

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Gubernatorial candidates, Robert Sarvis, Terry McAuliffe and Ken Cuccinelli participated in a community forum debate in Richmond Saturday, Oct. 26.

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According to The Washington Post, Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell, R-Va., has been excluded from any involvement in the November election due to the recent scandal over Star Scientific gifts. McDonnell, who was expected to play a substanstial role in Ken Cuccinelli’s campaign, will no longer appear as a speaker at a number of Cuccinelli’s events. The governor is mentioned in only a single Cuccinelli ad in which the candidate states that he helped lead the investigation into Governor McDonnell.

U.Va. works to improve communication The University of Virginia is working to “clarify lines of communication” between the administration and Board of Visitors, the Richmond-Times Dispatch reported. Following the attempt to remove President Teresa A. Sullivan, the Special Committee on Governance and Engagement was formed. Rich Novak, a fellow at the Association of Governing Boards said he has “seen too many boards where it depends totally on the president.

They react to an agenda rather than creating one.” In an attempt to further improve communication, the university has appointed faculty members as consultants to each standing committee.

“Miner’s Revenge” ride proves controversial The Richmond Times-Dispatch reported that Kings Dominion’s “Miner’s Revenge” Halloween Haunt attraction has stirred up controversy. The United Mine Workers of America argued that the attraction is disrespectful since it depicts miners who were killed and abandoned after a mining accident. In an attempt to exact revenge, the miners seek out those who are responsible for the disaster. A union spokesman called the attraction “an insult to the memories of thousands of miners who have died in America’s mines.” Kings Dominion responded that the scene was not meant to “depict a specific situation.”

Sarvis appears in Richmond Robert Sarvis, the Libertarian candidate for the Governor of Virginia, appeared beside both Terry McAuliffe and Ken Cuccinelli at a community forum in Richmond Saturday, The Washington Post reported. Sarvis, who was excluded from earlier gubernatorial debates, offered a diversion from the usual themes voters have heard from McAuliffe and Cuccinelli. Sarvis is socially liberal but advocates for small government. Those who attended the forum described Sarvis as nervous but genuine. Recent polls show Sarvis is supported by roughly 10 percent of the vote.

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NEWS IN BRIEF Award-winning pianist to perform

Sustainability Commitee hosts summit

Pianist Yoonie Han will perform at Ewell Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 1. Han won first prize in the Washington International Piano Competition (2011), the Fulbright Concerto Competition (2011), the Gina Bachauer Piano Competition at Julliard (2008) and the World Piano Competition (2008). Han received the Gawon Music Award in 2009. Han has performed at Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center and the Berlin Philharmoie Hall. She completed her bachelors at the Curtis Institute of Music and her masters at the Julliard School. She is completing her doctorate at SUNY Stony Brook. Han will play piano pieces from the 19th century Friday.

The College of William and Mary’s Committee on Sustainability will host the first annual Sustainability Summit at the Mason School of Business from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 2. Professor Emeritus of marine science Dennis Taylor will introduce the summit and give opening remarks. In the morning, students, professors and faculty will discuss sustainability in practice, research, academics, service and activism.

Workshops will take place in the afternoon.

Sustainability Fellow Patrick Foley ’12 hopes the event will increase collaboration among various campus groups that promote sustainability.

VIMS researchers create biosensors to monitor marine contaminants Steve Kaattari and Mike Unger, two researchers from VIMS, are using antibodies and digital instruments to create sensors that will detect and monitor aquatic contaminants. The antibodies they designed are similar to those that the human immune system uses to recognize infections. Current methods of data collection are slow and expensive, but these devices, dubbed “biosensors,” will speed up the process when scientists test marine environments for toxins. The biosensors are also less expensive than current technology.

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Students work with local businesses Organization members discuss benefits of profit shares to fund events, advertise

By KATIE SEIFERT THE FLAT HAT

It was one of the first truly cold nights of the school year, but that didn’t stop Nichole Montour ’17 and Emma Douglas ’16 from standing outside of Tribe Square to hand out flyers for their profit share at MOOYAH that night.

“I like profit shares because I think it is a wonderful way to get involved with the community while raising money,” Douglas said.

Profit shares are a fundraising technique used by some student organizations at the College of William and Mary. For a set period of time a restaurant will share their profits with a specific club or organization; the event is heavily promoted to bring in more customers, ideally benefiting both the restaurant and the organization.

Montour and Douglas are committee chairmen for Colleges Against Cancer, which puts on Relay for Life each year.

“I feel like there is a divide between the College and the Williamsburg community sometimes,” Douglas said. “Profit shares help bring them together. People and the businesses are more

likely to get involved with Relay now that they’ve been to our profit share.”

John Dearborn ’16 and Trevor Jenne ’16, who have also organized profit shares, echoed this sentiment.

“We were just coming out to eat at a restaurant.

Now we’ve discovered this foundation that we may not have discovered otherwise,” Dearborn said. “It’s a really good way to also advertise for your charitable organization to get more people involved in it later on.”

Greek organizations also utilize profit shares.

“We held a profit share at Aromas. I stood outside and handed out flyers. It definitely made a different for us,” Megan Heim ’16, a member of the Alpha Mu chapter of Delta Delta Delta sorority, said.

Institutions including Pita Pit, Baskin Robbins and Paul’s Deli are all open to participating in profit shares. Kendra Jackson ’14 is currently raising money for her medical relief trip to Nicaragua.

“Baskin Robbins gave us 10 percent of the profits for that night without us having to hand out flyers. Depending on the level of advertisement we do and the percentage of money that the business

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MOOYAH is one of the local businesses that hosts student profit shares, including Relay for Life’s event this weekend.

gives us we can make anywhere from $75 to $200,” Jackson said.

Some places require participants let the businesses know they are there for the profit share while other businesses do not. Jackson said she has been trying everywhere she can think of to

hold a profit share to raise the most money.

“Profit shares make a huge difference,” Jackson said. “Sometimes it’s hard to ask for money from your friends and family directly, so profit shares offer a way around that while everyone eats something they like, like ice cream.”

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Video applications provide outlet for creativity Trend increasing nationwide give students the an opportunity to visually express themselves

By KAITLAN SHAUB THE FLAT HAT

Not all students feel they can be represented by an essay and transcript alone.

Video applications have become a trend as technologically savvy students apply for college admission. At the College of William and Mary, some students submit video supplements along with their applications to showcase themselves in ways that a written essay might not have allowed.

Courtney Duckworth ’15 submitted a video supplement when she applied to the College. After having figure skated for 14 years, Duckworth felt she couldn’t show this important aspect of her life without her supplement, which metaphorically compared figure skating to life. Her video included, for example, skating footage of a jump that

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Courtney Duckworth ’15 included footage of her figure skating practices in her video application.

she connected to the College’s ability to “take [her] to new heights.”

“I felt that it was a way for me to stand

out and show more creativity and effort than writing an essay alone,” Duckworth said.

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experience impacted his decision-making processes.

As a leader, he stressed that each role taught him the importance of inclusiveness and transparency.

“If you want to make meaningful, lasting change, you have to bring [everyone] under the tent, believing they are part of the solution,” Gates said.

The final question centered on Gates’ advice regarding failure.

Gates mentioned the “D” he received in calculus as a freshman at the College before moving on to describing one of his bigger setbacks: In 1987, he was nominated to become the head of the CIA but decided to withdraw his name when it became clear the Senate would not approve the nomination. Despite the embarrassment

Gates said he felt at the time, the experience of withdrawing his name helped him gain allies, including former U.S. Senator Alan Cranston, a Democrat who unexpectedly voted in Gates’ favor when he was nominated for the position again four years later.

“I made friends and won allies that I had never, ever anticipated just because of the way I’d handled it. … You never know what’s going to happen, but the way you handle a setback, the way you handle a failure, will make all the difference in your life,” Gates said.

Some students at the College may be unaccustomed to failing, Gates said. However, he emphasized that the most successful people he worked with over the course of his career were those who had dealt with failure and moved past it.

“The truth is, failure is an amazing teacher,” he said.

Duckworth said video supplements are a good way to put a face to a name and help avoid the cliché answers an essay prompt can produce.

“In a video, you’re being yourself,” Duckworth said. “It’s definitely more impressive than trying to be clever in an essay.”

Peter Ronson ’15 also sent in a video to highlight his personality and his interest in performance comedy. Ronson’s video included footage of himself talking and making jokes at various locations around his hometown of New York City.

Ronson said that, through the video, he could illustrate a different side of himself that may not have otherwise come across in the rest of his application.

He said he believes that for performancebased interests, video supplements are a useful tool.

“If what you’re interested in is visual art, there’s a way to submit a painting

you made or a sculpture you did, but before video apps there wasn’t really that equivalent for performing arts,” Ronson said.

However, Associate Provost for Enrollment and Dean of Admission Henry Broaddus says that video applications don’t always carry much weight in the application process.

“We recognize that [students’] ability to give us a sense of themselves may rely on different kinds of pieces, but there’s a core that we need from everybody,” Broaddus said. “There’s nothing outside of that core that’s going to be as significant.”

Although Broaddus doesn’t believe that videos will ever compare with written essays, both Duckworth and Ronson maintain that video applications, while not for everyone, can be a meaningful way to express oneself in an application.

FOURTEEN COLLEGE GRADUATES RECEIVE FULBRIGHT GRANTS With fourteen College of William and Mary graduates receiving 2013-14 Fulbright U.S. student grants, the College has the highest number of recipients of Virginia schools.

The Chronicle of Higher Education reported that 53 graduates applied for Fulbright scholarships this year. In addition to the 14 who received grants, four were named as alternates.

With this year’s number of recipients, the College broke its own record, set in 2010 when 13 graduates received scholarships.

Nationally, the College ranks 20th among research institutions for producing Fulbright students.

“The College’s emphasis on research

certainly gives us a higher caliber of full grant applications,” Fulbright Program adviser and associate director of the Charles Center Lisa Grimes said in a press release. “The William & Mary faculty’s commitment to this program is also extraordinary in terms of mentoring and encouraging students.”

The Charles Center also offers aid to prepare students planning on applying for Fulbright scholarships — a five-week program called “Fulbright Fridays” began last semester.

The Fulbright program was established in 1946 and offers merit-based grants for students and professionals to conduct research or work abroad.

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2013-14 RECIPIENTS Sophie Berman ‘13 Chris Engebretson ‘13 Brett Evans ‘13 Angela Hales ‘13 Libby Hennemuth ‘13

Morrison Mast ‘12 Alex McGrath ‘13 Dana McKelvey ‘13 Kristine Mosuela ‘11 Dylan Murray ‘13

Emma Paynter ‘13 Judson Peverall ‘13 Michelle Repper ‘13 Mariel Tavakoli ‘13 Kyra Zemanick ‘13

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Robert Gates ’65 answered questions on Washington, D.C., the Middle East and leadership during his forum.

Engagement has catalyzed both affective and intellectual interest in pressing social concerns, near and far, in Williamsburg and across the world,” Stelljes said.

Wendy Webb-Robers is the senior associate director at the Sherman and Gloria H. Cohen Career Center. Her position supports students who are interested in government and non-profit careers. She said she was surprised how other universities faired in the report.

“I wasn’t surprised at the proportion of our students. I guess I was surprised that we are so much higher than comparable schools,” Webb-Robers said. “I guess I expected that this generation was more service oriented.”

Through opportunities provided by the Office of Community Engagement, Webb-Robers sees students at the College taking service “six or seven

steps” further than others because they have to reflect on the work they do.

The Career Center has launched a “Making a Living, Making a Difference” initiative. As a part of the initiative, Webb-Robers hosts a spring symposium, which brings approximately 60 alumni who are making a difference back to campus. She also hosts career panels and offers a credit class on leadership and service for current students at the College.

“The Cohen Career Center has emerged as a world-class facility, dedicated to supporting students career development throughout their time at the College and partnering with alumni to support the next generation of dedicated scholars,” Stelljes said. “The Cohen Career Center programs and courses on leadership in the public sector are highly enrolled [in] by students with more sections being offered each year to meet the growing demand.”

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Listening is the root of our relationships place in it for my secrets and me. Their compassion and capacity for listening is unparalleled. I’m grateful for them.

Relationships must be founded on the ability to listen because that is what allows people to be vulnerable.

Although I previously dedicated an entire column to why vulnerability is so important, I should explain it again briefly: We must be able to open ourselves emotionally to FLAT HAT ASSOC. OPINIONS EDITOR others because it is the source of human connection and happiness. If no one is listening, whom are we opening We all love the sound of our own voices. Have you ever ourselves up to? People need to be seen and heard, at least noticed how, in many conversations, two people are just by those they care about. When people ignore each other, talking at one another in a futile battle for verbal supremacy? they undermine the entire basis of vulnerability. When There’s little absorption, reciprocation or understanding, vulnerability loses its effect, we stop caring about others and merely biding one’s time, anticipating the perfect moment to ourselves.

It isn’t always easy — just because you love someone speak about oneself. No lasting, meaningful relationship can work this way. The act of shutting up, looking at someone’s doesn’t mean you feel like listening to every word that face — not at your mobile device or computer — and listening comes out of his or her mouth. That’s only human. All to them is pivotal to human connection. Listening makes people fall prey to, as Marla Singer from Fight Club put it, people feel valued and, more importantly, allows them to be “waiting for their turn to speak.” I certainly do. But tuning people out is an easy habit to vulnerable. acquire, and when you do it, It’s impossible to read minds, but that It’s impossible to read minds, being dishonest. If you doesn’t mean you can’t interpret signs, but that doesn’t mean you can’t you’re don’t want to listen at the exact subtle hints that something painful or interpret signs. moment your friends want to troubling is hiding behind a weak smile or a talk, that’s okay. Ask if they forced laugh. Being a good friend, significant other, sibling, parent or even a benevolent stranger means can talk another time when you’re more open to listening. knowing when to ask and how to listen. Some people are just It’s better they know you respect them enough not to lie to looking for an opening; their pain is struggling to be known. them. They will appreciate you all the more for it.

You gain immeasurably by being a good listener. You The act of listening creates that opening. Granted, the average conversation between friends is not this intense, but listening, learn that there’s nothing most people want more than a confidant — someone to share part of themselves with — even casually, cultivates trust and a sense of worth. especially now, as students, with each of us still navigating My experience varies drastically. A few of my best the uncharted path of early adulthood. This should be a friends don’t hesitate to talk about anything; we become time of discovery for us all; we need each other in order each others’ therapists, listening intently, offering spare, to make that happen. Knowing that others are listening pointed comments, leading each other through wormholes can relieve you of immense burdens, and help you not of thought and discovering things about ourselves we were just survive this life, but live it to the fullest. We all need a barely conscious of. Others are a bit harder to crack, with listener, but first we need to listen. seemingly impenetrable safes around their minds. I may have no idea what’s in that safe, but I know there’s a special Email Matt Camarda at mjcamarda@email.wm.edu.

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The College was recently ranked as the number one public school for graduates working in service (government/nonprofit work). Are you interested in going into service?

“Most of my family is in academia or journalism ... I consider teaching a service; I’d be interested in teaching middle or high school.”

Jacob Keohane ‘16

“I’m interested in non-profit work, mostly because I grew up around that stuff. I grew up abroad and that’s a big thing there.”

Alexandra Piper ‘15

“Last summer I worked with a mental health non-profit.

I’m interested in working in fundraising and special events.”

Anna Glendening ‘14

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BY BRIAN KAO, FLAT HAT GRAPHIC DESIGNER

ast weekend, the College of William and Mary held its annual Homecoming, welcoming back the broader Tribe community for a weekend of nostalgia and excitement. Tribe families, alumni, former faculty and the Williamsburg community had the chance to attend the Homecoming parade, a block party, tailgates, the College football game, lectures by guest speakers and events held by student organizations. Judging from the turnout and level of enthusiasm among visitors, especially in comparison to previous years, Homecoming was a tremendous success. Without the tireless work of the Alumni Association and the College as a whole, this would not have been possible.

One feature that contributed to the success of Homecoming was www.wmhomecoming.com. This well-constructed site was easy to use, beautifully designed and informative. It proved to be an effective resource for visitors searching for events and situating themselves on campus.

The site also supplied links for accommodations, transportation and directions for parking. Even for those without access to a computer, the mobile site was up to the task of helping guests on the go. The College also utilized social media websites like Facebook and Twitter (#wmhc) to promote Homecoming participation and amassed an impressive photo collection on its website.

Engaging our alumni during Homecoming is important not only for encouraging donations, but also for maintaining relationships and gaining alumni input on how to improve the College. Alumni may have graduated and moved on with their lives, but it is the College’s prerogative to show them a fun time for Homecoming — to remind them of the good old days, whether they graduated in 2009 or 1962. It was great to see student-organized events where graduates were able to speak with students, share their experiences at the College and see recent improvements to buildings in which they worked and lived.

Student-alumni interaction also provides us with links to the outside world: Hearing what alumni are doing with their lives may help students become aware of opportunities and paths to success.

Equally, the College should attract the broader Tribe community, including families of alumni and current students, as well as Williamsburg residents. Swarms of parents and children decked in College attire, rallying outside Zable Stadium despite the cold for Friday’s block party and Saturday’s football game was proof enough that the College showed people a good time (not to mention, the football team won). Homecoming also gave non-students and non-alumni the chance to sit in on classes, to interact with student organizations, and to get the College experience, minus the tuition.

For next year, the College should grant alumni more access to revamped buildings. Perhaps access could be granted by major; for example, an alumnus with an English degree could be given special permission to tour St. George Tucker Hall. Exposing alumni to the improved academic buildings might encourage them to donate to the College. The same goes for student housing: Allowing former residents to visit their old halls may spark nostalgia and give current residents a sense of perspective.

We commend the Alumni Association and the College for their efforts, which made Homecoming a blast. Hopefully, they will learn from this year’s successes and make next year’s Homecoming even better.

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@theflathat A very similar thing is happening at #GMU. Though we have far less undergrad alumni giving in the first place.

Currently only 5%

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Delegate Mike Watson’s record of economic expansion merits his reelection Ryan Corcoran

FLAT HAT GUEST COLUMNIST

On Nov. 5, I will be voting to reelect Delegate Mike Watson. I think he deserves your vote, too. Despite being a newcomer to politics, Watson defeated an incumbent in 2011 on a pro-business campaign. In the last two years, he has been absolutely true to his word that he will not author or sponsor any social legislation. Rather, all his work in the state legislature has gone towards growing Virginia’s economy.

For college students especially, the dedication Delegate Watson has shown in improving the business climate of our region and state should be a very welcome sign. He has been a strong friend of the College of William and Mary, as well.

He secured state funding for two construction projects on campus. The new fraternity houses as well as the renewal of the Brafferton, which houses the offices of the President and the Provost, were made possible through partial state funding secured by Delegate Watson.

His legislative schedule is consumed by tireless efforts to promote job creation, a subject he has much experience in. At the age of 27, Delegate Watson started his first business. His company implements process controls in highly technical fields such as energy, automotive and aerospace. The two companies he has founded ensure that technology operates efficiently according to federal and industry guidelines. His own companies have created hundreds of jobs in growing fields.

The bills Delegate Watson has sponsored have had a real impact both locally and statewide. He was the chief patron on legislation that established the Machinery and Equipment Donation

Grant Program. This state-funded initiative provides grants to companies that donate technology to Virginia community colleges or vocational schools. To qualify, the machinery must have been purchased in the last year, ensuring that students across the commonwealth are training on equipment that they will actually use when they get jobs. He also authored legislation that expanded the ability of Habitat for Humanity to rehabilitate homes instead of being limited to constructing homes. This bill furthers the ability of the organization to help the less fortunate while also allowing for a revitalization of neighborhoods with abandoned or run-down houses. This strengthens home prices.

Delegate Watson was also one of the four founding members of the Business Development Caucus in the General Assembly. This bipartisan group introduces bills inspired by small business owners throughout Virginia.

It has been so successful in drafting

legislation that helps our economy that several other states have established Business Development Caucuses of their own.

All of Watson’s work to improve Virginia’s economy has not gone unnoticed. In 2012 he received the Freshman Legislator of the Year award from the Virginia Chamber of Commerce for his support of probusiness legislation. Unfortunately, the attacks against Delegate Watson have been petty and false. His opponent claims he has some social-ideological agenda despite keeping his promise to work towards economic solutions only.

Mike Watson has been a tremendous delegate due to his years of personal job creation in emerging technological fields. Don’t let anybody fool you into thinking Mike Watson doesn’t deserve reelection. More so than any candidate this election cycle, Delegate Watson deserves your vote.

Email Ryan Corcoran at rpcorcoran@email.wm.edu.

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BY TUCKER HIGGINS THE FLAT HAT

By now she’s probably strolling through Cape Town.

The South African capital marks the 13th city that Erin Kellogg ’14, a participant in the Semester at Sea program, has seen this semester.

After setting sail from Southampton, England, Kellogg has docked at cities in Russia, Germany, Belgium, France, Ireland, Portugal, Spain and Morocco.

“I’ve had moments where I can’t actually believe I’m doing what I’m doing,” Kellogg said in an email.

Luckily there is photo evidence.

On her blog, “Wind at My Back,” Kellogg catalogs her forays in posts with titles like “Grrrrmany,” “Love for Lisbon” and “Erin Went Braugh.”

On the blog, we learn that the self-titled “Red Head At Sea,” among conversations of American politics and explorations of world cultures, rated a Cadizian Sangria an “A+” and, in Dublin, was persuaded by locals to double pierce her ears.

Kellogg described her travels as a way to get a wider perspective on the world, not to gain intimate knowledge of a particular location.

“I wanted a program where I could experience a lot of different cultures and be able to make comparisons between different countries,” she said.

The comparisons Kellogg plans to make are not limited to amusements. Kellogg also has an

interest in global healthcare and human rights. That’s why, for a few days in September, she visited Geneva, Switzerland, to attend the 24th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council.

Kellogg and 17 other students were selected to attend the event by the Institute for Shipboard Education, the organization that runs the Semester at Sea Program.

Sponsorships from two human rights charities specializing in women’s rights granted the students access to the delegate floor of the council chamber, typically reserved for accredited NGOs. Each student was given a name card—a “golden badge” that was actually blue in color —that, according to Zarin Hainsworth, vice chair of the National Association of Women’s Organizations, “allows you access into the sacred precincts.”

“Anyone who is allowed in those parts is very lucky,” she said in a podcast on the Semester at Sea web site.

The session lasted from Sept. 9 to 27, but on Sept. 13, the day that the students attended, the council’s agenda included a plenary meeting on “the protection of all human rights, civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights, including the right to development.”

According to Kellogg, it was the last item — the long-standing UN principle affirming every country’s right to develop itself — that was

the primary focus.

As a public policy major, Kellogg said her chief interest regarding the right to development is in health care.

“Because so many health problems are so closely related to various sectors — government, education, social position, etc.

— it’s important for a country to be able to develop all aspects so that community health can be improved,” she said.

In addition to attending the session, several students in the program also held what is called a “parallel” or “side” event, a type of break-out meeting in which the side event’s organizers are able to present on current topics in human rights. Among other subjects, the students’ presentation covered women’s rights, education and international drug policy.

“I thought it was awesome that we were able to be heard at an institution like the UN,” Kellogg said.

The students were also given a tour of the UN building, in which the meeting was convened.

Although the Human Rights Council chambers are highly decorated — including a multimillion dollar technicolor ceiling — the tour guide made clear to the students that the UN “is not a museum.”

“The tour was followed by lunch at the UN cafeteria, which overlooks Lake Geneva and the

Swiss Alps. Not a bad setting for a meal,” Kellogg wrote on her blog.

And after lunch, the group had a surprise in the store.

“We were able to get a private tour of a fairly new and amazing museum,” Annie Rappeport, Assistant Director for ISE Admissions said in an email.

The International Red Cross Museum, which opened in May after 22 months of closure, had just been redesigned by three different architects from different regions of the globe.

“I think it was another good example of how people can work together on an international level to help make the world a better place,” Kellogg said.

In addition to travel, Kellogg is interested in music and reading.

On campus she is a member of the Nu Kappa Epsilon music sorority as well as the William and Mary Women’s Chorus. She doesn’t know where she wants to end up — right now Dublin is the front-runner — but she knows, like her fictional idol Elizabeth Bennet, she will not be complacent.

In her first post, titled “Let’s Start at the Very Beginning...”, Kellogg quotes Jane Austen: “If adventures will not befall a young lady in her own village, she must seek them abroad.”

“Let’s just say after three years of tri-corner hats and cannon fire, I was in need of a new adventure,” she said.

CONFUSION CORNER

Bringing Williamsburg, Brooklyn to Williamsburg, Virginia

All students should experience the diversity and quirky ambience of the Daily Grind at least once

Ariel Cohen

Confusion Corner columnist

Not a whole lot strays from the grain at this southern “Public Ivy,” but in the center of campus, you can find a cozy lodge-turned-coffee-shop run by the students, for the students.

An outsider may see the Daily Grind as your typical eccentric liberal arts coffee shop, but is there ever anything typical about a group of students from the College of William and Mary?

At one end of the shop, a gaggle of government majors loudly argue over the upcoming election.

Across the way, the shy freshman in a maroon

sweater furiously works away on her philosophy paper that’s due next class.

Professors chat with their advisees on the tattered cloth couches, a group of juniors plots how to bring a speaker from a local NGO to campus, and then in the corner, a group of liberal arts majors sit with their well-loved mugs, filled to the brim with French-roast and fresh ideas. These four woodpaneled walls hold more life than any corner of the library.

On Sundays, a local farmers’ market brings its leftovers for students to grab for their cramped dorm-style kitchens. Student bands will entertain stressed crowds with live folk tunes on occasion.

Sometimes, you can even catch a townie playing the bagpipes over the dinner hour.

Yes, it’s a little weird in here. Oh, but it’s wonderful.

Scott Owen, owner of the Daily Grind, once

admitted that the Grind drew a diverse, yet eccentric, sort of crowd. But he also said that something he liked best about the Grind was how everyone felt at home in the coffee shop, no matter their background.

Full disclosure: My freshman year I was too nervous to even peek inside the Daily Grind. Take that back — I was straight up terrified of the place.

Something about the easy charm and distinct character of the place made me think I could never fit in. But I’ve learned that’s where the glory lies: Anyone and everyone fits in at the Grind.

Upon walking into the Grind, you are greeted either by the fair-trade organic coffee beans brewed by the student barista in a graphic tee, or the pumpkin scones baked fresh by the senior geology major. Within two seconds you realize that there’s more to the quirkiness of the Daily Grind than the gender-neutral bathrooms and stacks of old

newspapers next to the broken fireplace.

The Daily Grind represents all that’s wonderful about the College. It’s a hodge-podge of extremely diverse and passionate individuals, coexisting and collaborating at their best. The Student Assembly senators chat about event planning right next to two old friends catching up over coffee and laughing at Buzzfeed lists.

It’s not stressful in here. It’s thinking and it’s alive.

Some students have still never stepped foot inside the Grind and still have no intention of doing so. But there is still time. We all know how stressful Earl Gregg Swem Library can be. So next time you’re feeling overwhelmed by the stresses of the library, treat yourself to the glories of fair-trade coffee in a chipped mug on a chilly weeknight and learn to love the Grind.

Ariel Cohen is a Confusion Corner columnist and always loves a good Grind-stalking marathon.

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America’s most haunted house

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The Peyton Randolph House’s blood-red walls conceal a tragic past and ghostly horror

BY AINE CAIN FLAT HAT VARIETY EDITOR

It’s hard to miss that blood-red house in the heart of Colonial Williamsburg.

Those dark windows seem to follow you as you walk by, as if the house itself is watching. This is the Peyton Randolph House, one of the most haunted places in the United States.

“That house has a heavy feel — a dark vibe,” Original Ghosts of Williamsburg Candlelit Tour guide Clare Britcher said. “Guests on our tours often get some pretty wild pictures there, or actually sometimes see things. I have seen some really weird things there myself, including what I would call ghosts or spirits.”

Local author L.B. Taylor has written extensively on paranormal activity in Virginia. He believes that the Historic Triangle is haunted because of its history during the American Revolution.

“There are a lot of old houses here, a lot of trauma tied to the area,” Taylor said. “Some experts associate that with the spawning of spirits. This is one of those areas where, if there are such things as ghosts, they’re here.”

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Research Historian and Associate of the Omohundro Institute for Early

American History and Culture Dr. Taylor Stoermer explained that this tragic past likely gave rise to the Peyton Randolph House’s supernatural reputation.

Relatives of Thomas Jefferson, the Randolph family, purchased the home in 1721. In a few years, the house became the deathbed of prominent Virginian Sir John Randolph. The only colonial-born Virginian to ever be knighted, Randolph was an early alumnus of the College of William and Mary.

“Sir John must have had stomach cancer; that’s what the symptoms looked like,” Stoermer said. “He lingered for a month. They’re bleeding him, they’re sweating him — we’re talking 18th-century medicine. He spent a month in agony before dying.”

Death visited the house again during the smallpox epidemic of 1748.

According to colonial-era records, four of the house’s 23 residents succumbed to disease. Most of the dead were likely servants and slaves.

Today, the house is associated with

many violent deaths. A frantic, elderly woman is said to haunt it. Known as “the shrew,” she warns visitors of impending disaster. Many locals consider the house to be inhabited by a more sinister, violent specter as well.

Tour guides often warn groups not to go anywhere near the home at night, lest they incur the

“I asked around and conventional wisdom was that it was Mrs. Peachy, [a former owner of the house],” Hartwiger said. “She was known for her big black cat. Rumor has it that she had many children, in addition to the one who died and an adopted one who died.

When she misses her kids, she comes out to be with children.”

Family is what ultimately seems to haunt this house. Stoermer explained that, despite their diverging politics, Sir John R a n d o l p h’s two sons John and Peyton r e m a i n e d e x t r e m e l y close throughout the brewing tension that culminated in the Revolutionary War. “Peyton often looked out on his brother’s house, which was on South England Street, about where the Lodge is now,” Stoermer said. “That house had been built at a slight angle so that its front door would face Peyton’s front door, rather than the Magazine, and they would keep lights on in the windows as subtle messages to one another.”

However, the house would become

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Original Ghosts of Williamsburg Candlelit Tour guide Heidi Hartwiger agrees that the house is weird. A few years ago, many of her colleagues reported the glass in their lanterns was cracking in front of the house. On one occasion, a fifth grader on a tour took pictures that seemingly revealed the image of a woman with a large black cat.

deeply divided. Peyton — who had no children — influenced the politics of his patriotic nephew Edmund, much to John’s disdain. Peyton would become the first president of the Continental Congress, while loyalist John would depart to England for safety.

In an emotional letter, John begged his estranged son to accompany him.

Edmund refused, leaving his family in order to serve in George Washington’s army. John would eventually die in England, never to see his son or brother again.

“John’s last wish was to be buried in Williamsburg,” Stoermer said. “His daughter and son-in-law brought his body back. Talk about ghosts — the family left in 1775; they returned in early 1784. The town’s been destroyed.

The President’s House has been burned down. The Governor’s Palace is burned down. Everybody’s gone. The town has been ripped apart by the war. Their house is in bad shape.”

In a lonely nighttime funeral procession, remnants of the oncemighty Randolph clan accompanied John’s body down DoG Street. John was laid to rest beside his father and brother in the crypt beneath the Wren Chapel.

Only in death would the broken Randolph family be reunited.

Disheartening numbers: The global fight for women’s rights New organization promotes awareness of sex trafficking in India and education about global sexual violence

BY ZACHARY FRANK FLAT HAT OPINIONS EDITOR

When Nuha Naqvi ’15 learned of the extent to which women are sexually trafficked in India, she knew that she had to bring the issue to campus.

“I had this idea; it all kind of started out with an idea,” Naqvi said.

Naqvi started the Be The Change planning committee, which was comprised of herself, four other students, the on-campus UNICEF and Project KREO clubs and the executive board of the Southeast Asian Student Association. The planning committee decided to organize three events — a screening of the 2004 documentary “Born into Brothels,” held Oct. 16, a profit share at the College Delly the night of Oct. 17, and a benefit concert held Oct. 18 — with the goal in mind of beginning a dialogue on campus about Indian sex trafficking.

Before that, however, Naqvi approached Rasik Winfield ’15.

In summer 2013, Winfield used his Monroe scholarship to travel to Calcutta, India, to study the educational opportunities of children in Calcutta’s impoverished red-light districts. He was in Calcutta

for two months.

Winfield had also previously interned for Apne Aap, an NGO based in India that seeks to end sex trafficking. Through his connection with the organization, Winfield was able to bring Francesca Tarant, the intern coordinator for Apne Aap, from the company’s New York office to speak at the benefit concert held in the Sadler Center.

In addition to the speaker, the concert included nine student performances, including one from College of William and Mary a cappella group the Accidentals. In lieu of an entrance fee for the benefit concert, a donations box sat on a table by the door.

Speaking in Tidewater A, Tarant told stories of the women in prostitution whom Apne Aap had helped. On the side of the room, a photomontage of students around campus holding a sign that read “Be The Change” was projected onto a screen.

“We’re being overwhelmed by headlines that tell us that India is not safe for women,” Tarant said.

“While the numbers can be pretty disheartening, I think the stories of the women and girls who have completely transformed their lives can be inspiring, and are in themselves a call to action.”

The proceeds from both the College Delly profit share and the benefit concert will be donated to Apne Aap. Winfield believes that the Be The Change events started a dialogue about Indian sex trafficking, but he is also aware of the occasionally fleeting nature of campus activism.

“It produces a dialogue definitely for a short period of time, and the goal is to sustain the dialogue, which is difficult. It’s sort of about that next step,” Winfield said. “Sexual violence is such a huge problem; it’s hard not to feel some distance from it. For College students, the next step is providing ways for them to help. It’s up to us to provide those mediums for helping people.”

For Naqvi, the rate at which women are sexually trafficked in India produced more than a moral outrage. Naqvi is of Indian heritage and is planning to travel to India with her roommate this winter break. In India, sex trafficking is such a problem that both Naqvi’s and her roommate’s families became extremely concerned. Since revealing their travel plans, she and her roommate have been inundated with concerned emails from family members.

“I mean, I understand why my family is sending them to me, but it’s so disappointing to see that, that as a student we want to go to a different country to experience a culture and to learn about that part of the world, and we have to even think of that,” Naqvi said. “We have to fear that.”

Naqvi believes that college students have the potential to do more than they typically allow themselves to do and that an intense focus on schoolwork can make them lose sight of other important issues.

“All we think about for these four years is getting by,” Naqvi said. “We don’t really stay tuned into what’s going on globally, when actually, at this age, we can make the most impact.”

Like Naqvi, Winfield believes that college students have a high capacity for activism, but he adds that it often remains untapped.

“If you have an idea, tell somebody,” Winfield said. “College students are waiting. I think often, they just [need] somebody who will be in charge of things. They’re happy to help. I think people often avoid trying these things because they don’t feel like they have support.”

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West scores two goals in comeback win Tribe improves to 3-1 in Colonial Athletic Association play

BY YONNIE IYOB FLAT HAT STAFF WRITER There is nothing quite like a comeback.

In one of the more exciting matches of the year, William and Mary (8-3-1, 3-1-0 CAA) defeated Hofstra (8-5-2, 2-21 CAA) 3-2 in a come-frombehind thriller. Junior forward Josh West scored two goals in the second half to guide the College to victory.

The victory extended the Tribe’s winning streak to four games. The night was most special for West, who was able to accrue his first multi-goal night in his career.

Redshirt freshman Mac Phillips, however, had an uncharacteristically poor performance. Although he did record five saves, he also gave up two goals, ending his streak of 265 consecutive minutes without allowing a score.

The Pride quickly scurried into the lead in the 25th minute.

After the College turned the ball over, the Pride’s Maid Memic managed to get his feet on the loose ball and sprint into the open field. Just as he

was charging the box, Memic whipped a low ball into the lower right corner, giving the Pride a 1-0 lead.

But the competitive fire the Tribe has exhibited all season would not be put out.

In the 40th minute, the C o l l e g e ’s a t t a c k ended in a corner Teiman kick. With an assist from senior defender Roshan Patel on the corner, junior defender Michael Teiman aimed a pretty header into the right side of the goal, tying the game. The goal was Teiman’s first of the season.

The Tribe was able to hold off the Pride for the rest of the half and went into the break with the score tied. Although the College held a 9-8 lead in shots, the Pride capitalized better on its opportunities. The Pride held a 4-1 advantage in shots on target going into the half.

In the second half, the Pride was able to once again strike first. In the 55th minute, the Pride’s Herbert Biste found

some room to work with and fired a shot from about 30 feet out. The ball soared right into the left side of the goal, past Phillips’ outstretched hands.

Although things looked to be getting a little out of control for the Tribe, there was one player on the pitch who was determined to seize the moment.

That moment came in the 77th minute. After sophomore Jackson Eskay shot on goal, his attempt deflected to the feet of West. Taking control of the ball, West powered a shot that found the back of the net, bringing the score to a 2-2 tie.

But West was not finished.

Senior Chris Perez utilized a cunning maneuver to shake himself from a Pride defender.

Perez then played a beautiful ball to West, who simply flicked the ball into the net to give the Tribe the lead and eventually the match. The two goals gave West a team-leading five goals for the season.

West was awarded the Colonial Athletic Association Player of the Week honors for his game-winning effort against the Pride. He is the third Tribe

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Junior forward Josh West’s two goals, his fourth and fifth of the season, were instrumental in the Tribe’s 3-2 victory.

player to win Player of the Week this season.

With three games left in the regular season, the Tribe is currently tied for second in the CAA with the North Carolina-

Wilmington.

However, the Tribe has a game in hand and is primed to take first place with another win. If it captures first place with wins in the next three games, the College will host

the CAA tournament, starting November 9th.

The College travels to Delaware, who is 2-3 in conference play, Wednesday, Oct. 30. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.

FIELD HOCKEY

College falls to Drexel, overcomes American in overtime contest Senior forward Taylor Hodge captures the decisive goal with two minutes left in first overtime period, her second of the game

BY SOFIA ANDREOLI THE FLAT HAT After coming up short against ODU Oct. 18, William and Mary was back for more this weekend, heading up north for two road games. The College was able to win in a remarkable overtime game against American, but struggled in a 3-0 loss to Drexel.

The College (7-9, 2-2 CAA) was outnumbered in shots and corners against Drexel (12-5, 3-1 CAA). Drexel forward Lindsay McArdle put a shot in the top right corner of the goal to give Drexel an early lead. Junior defender Kelsey Hull made a defensive save in the first half — her second save of the season. The half would remain 1-0 until the whistle.

Following the first half, Drexel forward Christina Conrad pounced on a rebound from sophomore goalkeeper Cate Johnson in the first minute, putting Drexel up 2-0. After the Dragons’ second

goal, the Tribe turned around and managed to outnumber Drexel in shots for the rest of the half. In the 43rd minute, the College was rewarded with a penalty corner. Junior midfielder Emma Clifton was able to push the ball to senior forward Taylor Hodge, who slammed it past defenders into the goal, making Hodge the score 2-1.

Unfortunately, a green card in the final minutes gave Drexel an advantage, and McArdle put Drexel up by one more goal with a top right corner chip shot. Johnson managed to finish with five saves by the end of the game.

“The intensity of the game went backwards and forwards; there was some hard officiating against us,” head coach Tess Ellis said. “We had our opportunities. Defensively we hung on strong but offensively we didn’t finish our chances. We

actually tied the game 2-2 but the official took the goal back. It was close and it was hard and we just didn’t finish our opportunities.”

On Sunday, the Tribe headed north hungry for a win against American (11-5, 5-0 Patriot League).

The game remained scoreless until the 17th-minute mark when the College was rewarded a penalty corner. Sophomore midfielder Pippin Saunders inserted the ball to junior midfielder Kayleigh Ross who set it up for Hodge at the top of the circle. She crashed the ball past the keeper into the net.

In the 45th minute, American was given a penalty corner and American’s Grace Wilson tied the game 1-1. The competitive vibe continued until the end of the game, but neither team could come through with the winning goal. The intensity would continue into overtime, when each team can only play Saunders

VOLLEYBALL

Tribe sweeps weekend series over Towson, Delaware

Koleva and Heath’s strong performances help improve College to a 4-5 CAA record

BY ALEX COFFEY THE FLAT HAT This past weekend, William and Mary won two closely contended games against Towson and Delaware, improving their overall record to 9-17, and their Colonial Athletic Association record to 4-5.

The Tribe played Towson Friday, hitting .267 against them as a team.

Dessi Koleva and freshman Michelle Heath provided the team offensive assistance, contributing a .480 and a .378 attack percentage, respectively.

The Tribe excelled defensively as well, with junior Monika Stanciauskas notching five blocks, sophomore Carolyn Albright notching three and senior Celine Alasomuka contributing 21 digs. After a shaky first two sets, the Tribe came out strong in the third, fourth and fifth sets. The fourth featured 22 tied scores, until the Tribe finally sealed the set. The College finished with a 3-1 victory versus Towson.

On Saturday, they moved on to play Delaware. The last time the Tribe played the Blue Hens, the Tribe lost in a fifth set heartbreaker, so it was determined to gain revenge. Head coach Melissa Aldrich Shelton said they started tentatively but gained confidence as the

game went on.

“We came out really scared for some reason, and we barely played at all,” Shelton said. “We just let them take it to us and didn’t fight back. After the first set, we went out with the exact same lineup and were more mentally tough.”

The Tribe defense outperformed the Blue Hens, with 100 digs and 11 blocks. Koleva, Alasomuka and Heath all provided more than 20 digs. This was a particularly significant game for Albright, since she led everyone with seven blocks and passed the 100 mark overall for this season. Stephanie Paul and Gabrielle Pe, both freshmen setters, also shone, each having 19 assists.

Because of her team’s perseverance in both of the weekend’s games, Shelton only had good things to say.

“Everyone’s blood pressure was really high during those games, but our team has proven to be tough at those times,” Shelton said. “This is the first weekend where we were able to play a match as close as those two were and win the fifth set.”

Shelton also credits the improvements to the changes the team has recently made in the lineup, switching it from a 5-1 lineup with Paige Lucas as the primary setter to a 6-2 lineup with Paul and Pe as the setters.

“It helped our offense a lot by always having three hitters at the net, taking pressure off of both our setters and our hitters,” Shelton said.

Sophomore Carolyn Albright was awarded the CAA Defensive Player of the Year for her performances over the weekend.

After this weekend, the Tribe rose to fourth in the league with five matches left, all against other top-four teams. The College will host Northeastern Friday at 7 p.m. in Kaplan Arena.

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Freshman Michelle Heath contributed 24 kills.

with seven players on the field.

“The first strategy was to try and put out seven of our strongest players. Strength-wise we were looking at speed and passing skills,” Ellis said. “We had a little bit more depth, and we were able to roll through more subs than American, which sped the team up, and we ended the game with a penalty corner.”

The College strategized well and managed to receive a corner just a little over two minutes before the end of the period. Saunders passed to Clifton who stopped the ball at the top of the circle for Hodge.

In a dazzling display of athleticism, Hodge stepped slightly to the side to dodge a defender and then took her victorious shot.

The Tribe’s 2-1 victory provided the players a measure of retribution for their blowout loss to Drexel Friday.

The Tribe will play Northeastern this Friday at 6 p.m. on Busch Field.

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menaced the Dukes’ quarterback Michael Birdsong in the pocket, garnering three sacks, while also forcing numerous throwaways and rushed pass attempts. One such rushed pass attempt turned into seven points for the Tribe.

Sophomore safety Jared Velasquez showed off his quickness in an electric interception-return for a touchdown, rousing raucous cheers from the full-capacity Homecoming crowd.

After snagging Birdsong’s errant pass at his own 10-yard line, Velasquez tore down the right side of the field at a dizzying speed, distancing and outmaneuvering would-be tacklers. Velasquez’s 90yard interception-return was good for the second-longest in College program history and helped solidify the Tribe’s advantage.

“I was definitely thinking ‘score,’” Velasquez said. “I saw all that green in front of me and started running.”

Following the injuries of the College’s top two rushers, there was an absence of experienced tail backs for Saturday’s game: a profound challenge for a team that has gained more cumulative yards on the ground than in the air. Junior Jarrell Cooper bore the majority of the handoffs, turning

in a respectable effort — 98 yards on 28 carries. Freshman counterpart Kendall Anderson wasn’t nearly as composed, fumbling twice on just nine carries.

“I thought Jarrell did alright,” Laycock said. “We tell all our players, ‘practice like a starter, prepare like a starter, because it doesn’t take much for you to be a starter sometime,’ and that’s what happened.”

While there is uncertainty concerning whether sophomore Mikal Abdul-Saboor will be back for next week’s contest, Laycock implied the tail back’s injury, which AbdulSaboor sustained in the Tribe’s victory over Penn two weeks ago, would not keep him out for too long. If AbdulSaboor does return, he may be accompanied Velasquez

by Caprio in the backfield, although Laycock has not confirmed a starter for next weekend’s game yet.

In a rare moment of public enthusiasm, Laycock was visibly enlivened by his team’s performance in the midseason victory.

“I hope you guys enjoyed it,” Laycock said. “I know I did.”

The Tribe hosts No. 22 New Hampshire Saturday at 1:30 p.m.

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COMMENTARY

Quarterback controversy

Caprio and Graham. What’s next?

Mick Sloan

FLAT HAT ASSOC. SPORTS EDITOR

Back in gear

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Junior wideout Tre McBride hauled in a 28-yard touchdown reception late in the third quarter to give the College its first lead in Saturday’s 17-7 Homecoming win.

Defense holds, Caprio replaces injured Graham in 17-7 win

BY JACK POWERS FLAT HAT SPORTS EDITOR Down 7-3 at the half, William and Mary seemed on the verge of surrendering its third straight Homecoming loss. The Tribe offense had racked up just 131 yards of total offense through the first two quarters and coughed up three fumbles. The defense, however, had been phenomenal.

“I thought the game should have been over in the second quarter,” James Madison head coach Mickey Matthews said. “We had tremendous field position. You have to credit the William and Mary defense.”

If the defense kept the Tribe in the game, the special teams lit the spark that carried the College (5-3, 2-2 CAA) to a 17-7 Homecoming victory over conference and in-state rival James Madison (5-3, 2-2 CAA).

With 7 minutes, 39 seconds left in the third quarter, the Dukes lined up for a 31yard field goal attempt, primed to take a 10-3

lead after recovering a Tribe fumble. Never again would the game look so optimistic for the Dukes.

Junior cornerback DeAndre HoustonCarson rocketed off the end of the right side of the line and got his hand up just in time to block Cameron Starke’s effort. Senior safety Jerome Couplin dove on the ball to give the Tribe offense an opportunity to seize the lead. On his first possession after coming in for injured Caprio senior Michael Graham, senior quarterback Brent Caprio led a rousing 77-yard touchdown drive.

The College offense displayed two diametric sides Saturday: the one with Graham at the controls, and the one with Caprio. After manning the helm for the first 36 minutes of the contest, Graham sputtered en route to 92 yards on 11 of 22 passing performance, which

included a fumble. Caprio, on the other hand, threw for an efficient 88 yards on six of eight passing and a touchdown after entering the game midway through the third quarter.

“I thought [Caprio] came in and was very poised, handled the ball, made the throws that he had to [and] dumped it off a couple of times,” head coach Jimmye Laycock said.

Even though the offense’s inconsistency allowed James Madison to win the field position battle time and again, the Tribe defense played masterfully throughout.

Besides two 40-yard gains in the second quarter, which led to the Dukes’ sole score, the Dukes offense found nothing easy.

The College excelled under pressure and was resilient against the unfavorable field position. James Madison was held to just five conversions on 17 third downs, failing to score on two red-zone trips.

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William and Mary had been here before. The Tribe defense turned in one impressive stop after another while the College’s offense could barely move the ball — let alone hold on to it. Three lost fumbles highlighted the Tribe’s efforts, as they trailed James Madison 7-3 early in the third quarter.

The game turned unexpectedly. Senior quarterback Michael Graham left the game following a vicious strip-sack. Cue senior Brent Caprio, the injury-prone former starting quarterback.

Caprio completed five of his first six passes, including a 28-yard touchdown strike that gave the Tribe a 10-7 lead — a lead it wouldn’t relinquish.

While Graham struggled to complete 11 passes for 92 yards, Caprio shined in a six-of-eight, 88-yard passing performance.

Although making a quarterback change midseason is difficult, head coach Jimmye Laycock should consider Caprio for the starting job based on his impressive relief performance. Looking at the passing alone, Caprio deserves the job.

Graham has performed admirably for stretches of the College’s schedule, especially in an impressive season-opening loss at West Virginia. Despite this, Graham is completing just 53.3 percent of his passes, averaging a paltry 6.5 yards per attempt. Downfield throws have been a challenge, allowing opposing teams to load up against the College’s running game. Over the season, Graham has managed just 123.6 yards per game and has only thrown for five touchdowns.

Regardless of his 4-2 record, Graham hasn’t been electrifying.

The College succeeded Saturday, and this season, despite Graham — not because of him. After Caprio picked apart a Dukes defense that flummoxed Graham, it’s hard to make the case for Graham to retain the starting job.

At the very least, there’s no question Caprio was better Saturday.

Caprio made quick decisions, looked completely comfortable running the Tribe offense, and executed accurate, quick throws.

While Graham struggles with deep throws, Caprio was particularly strong on throws over 10 yards, critical in opening up the field for the College’s running game.

Laycock should have Caprio start this Saturday, when the College hosts the University of New Hampshire. At the very least, Caprio would be able to replicate Graham’s play, if not drastically improve the offense’s performance. If Saturday’s Homecoming game indicates anything, keeping Caprio on the bench would be detrimental to the College’s offensive potential.

Football is a cruel sport, and fortunes change quickly for both teams and players. Three Tribe players left the James Madison game injured. All three struggled to walk off the field, swarmed by trainers. While the teams returned to action seconds later, Graham was left nursing an injury and watching what could be the end of his collegiate career.

It’s not fair that Graham lost his starting position because of a frightening sack. On the other hand, Caprio’s command, poise and skill should prove too much potential for Laycock to leave on the bench.

Even if Caprio doesn’t start the rest of the year, he can hang his hat on delivering a Homecoming win in his final act. Caprio rallied a Tribe team facing a deficit with nothing to build on after a punchless start. If it was just a relief appearance, Caprio made the most of it. If it was an audition, Caprio nailed it.

WOMEN’S SOCCER

College draws, secures No. 2 tournament seed Casey allows three goals Friday before Sunday’s scoreless shutout as Tribe ties Hofstra, Northeastern

BY MICK SLOAN FLAT HAT ASSOC. SPORTS EDITOR William and Mary needed just one win in its final weekend of the regular season to lock up the top spot in the CAA tournament. Two draws later, head coach John Daly’s squad returned to Williamsburg having settled for the tournament’s second seed.

The Tribe (8-2-6, 5-1-2 CAA) rallied from two goals down for a 3-3 draw against Hofstra (9-53, 3-2-3 CAA) before traveling to Boston for a scoreless tie with Northeastern. After dominating the conference, the draws secured a first round bye, but left a sour taste.

The weekend got off to a ghastly start Friday.

Hofstra scored 11 minutes into the contest off forward Leah Galton’s close-range shot. The Pride extended its lead in the 40th minute, when defender Ruby Staplehurst’s perfect cross set up

CAA TOURNAMENT When: Nov. 8 Where: Harrisonburg, Va. Head coach John Daly and the Tribe enter the Colonial Athletic Association tournament as the No. 2 seed after drawing twice over the weekend.

The College dropped last year’s semifinal match in penalty kicks to Hofstra.

another easy goal for the hosts. Hofstra entered the half with the two-goal advantage, placing the College in a difficult position.

The Tribe’s defense struggled, while the offense failed to produce scoring chances. Hofstra out-shot the College 12-2 in the first period and dominated possession. The game — and the Tribe’s hopes of a first-round bye — appeared to be slipping away.

However, the College’s offense roared to life just in time. The Tribe scored just 27 seconds after intermission, when senior forward Dani Rutter fired a cross into the box from the right flank.

Freshman defender Clara Lodgson took the pass and cleanly scored her first career goal, cutting the deficit to 2-1 and giving the Tribe a crucial boost.

Junior forward Emory Camper gathered a Hofstra turnover and broke for the goal undefended.

Camper scored easily, firing an open shot from 14 yards out and tying the match at 2-2 in the 55th minute. The goal was Camper’s 10th of the year and completed the Tribe’s comeback bid.

The College recorded its third unanswered goal in the 60th minute, when sophomore forward Barbara Platenburg’s shot clanked off the post to an expectant Rutter, who scored to give the Tribe a 3-2 lead. It wouldn’t hold, however, and Hofstra tied the game in the 83rd minute off Brittney Farriela’s game-saving goal. Two scoreless overtime periods later, the game ended in a 3-3 tie.

Although the Tribe’s rally was impressive, the

team was out-shot 28-16 and surrendered a startling 14 shots on goal. Sophomore goalie Caroline Casey notched a career high 11 saves but couldn’t come up with a crucial 12th save.

The Tribe quickly returned to action Sunday against Northeastern (5-8-4, 5-2-1 CAA), with the CAA’s second seed and a first round bye at stake.

Northeastern created a scoring opportunity five minutes into the game, but Casey recorded the save to keep the game scoreless. The Tribe offense struggled again, recording Casey just one shot and failing to establish control of the ball in the first half.

Both defenses continued to dominate after halftime — it took until the 80th minute for the Tribe to register its first shot of the half. Huskies goalie Paige Burnett cleanly stopped Platenburg’s attempt, however, to keep the game scoreless.

The Tribe caught a break in the 86th minute, when a shot by Northeastern’s forward Haley Sinclair hit the post. Just two minutes later, the Huskies recorded another shot on goal, but Casey came up with yet another save, sending the scoreless game into overtime.

The two squads managed just one shot on goal in 20 minutes of overtime, and the game ended in a scoreless draw.

The Tribe defense and Casey put in an outstanding performance against the Huskies, but the offense was held without a shot on goal for 80 minutes and barely threatened the entire game.

The Tribe ultimately lost the first seed to James Madison, settling for the second slot and a firstround bye.

The College returns to action in the semifinal of the CAA tournament, held in Harrisonburg, Va. Nov. 8. Daly’s squad faces the winner between No.3 Northeastern and No. 6 Delaware, at a time to be determined later.

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Emory Camper scored her tenth goal Friday in a 3-3 draw.