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ATHLETICS

JLARC reviews athletic funding 53 percent revenue from fees

BY ZACH HARDY FLAT HAT CHIEF STAFF WRITER

To help fund student services and programs such as the Student Health Center and recreational sports, a general fee of $1,921 is added to the tuition students pay each semester. However, many students may be unaware that almost $800 of this fee funds the College of William and Mary’s athletic programs.

A report released in September by the Joint Legislation Audit and Review Commission, the oversight committee of the Virginia General Assembly, found an average of 12 percent of student tuition and fees for the 2012-13 school year for Virginia public universities went to athletic budgets.

According to the report, 53 percent of the College’s athletic program’s revenue comes from student fees. Tribe Athletics Director Terry Driscoll said the commission used a different process to determine the percentage, and the actual percentage lies between 44 and 48 percent.

The remainder of Tribe Athletics’ revenue comes from operating income — which includes ticket sales, shared revenue from the Colonial Athletic Association and sponsorships — and private funding comprised of endowments and private gifts.

Driscoll said that several years ago, the Board of Visitors mandated the department raise its selfgenerating revenue to 50 percent.

“We did just that,” Brown said. “Our goal is to generate as much support as we can. You will see 65 to 75 percent [coming from student fees] in other schools not in a big conference. We’re actually performing well.”

Despite the fact that mandatory student athletic fees have recently drawn an increased amount of criticism, athletic funding also has increased sharply in the last several years, by an average of 43 percent or $85.9 million in just six years according to the JLARC report.

The increase is partially due to several schools joining larger divisions. Longwood University, for example, became a Division 1 school in 2000 and has since increased student fees from $711 to $2,009. Old Dominion University changed this year from the Football Champion Subdivision to the Football Bowl Series, but it was able to make the change without increasing student fees.

The JLARC report did not make any recommendations on the ways that athletic funding could change. Driscoll said it’s unclear from where alternate sources of funding could come.

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CONSTRUCTION

Arts Complex

>> Phase 1: $52.3 million for new music building >> Phase 2: $59.5 million renovation of Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall >> Phase 3: $32.1 million for new building for art, art history classes

BY BAILEY KIRKPATRICK FLAT HAT ASSOC. NEWS EDITOR

Since 2004, the College of William and Mary’s administration has been talking about moving the arts programs to a more central location on campus; a feasibility study took place in 2004, and yet another was submitted in 2009, but neither was approved.

However, there is currently a new proposal in this year’s feasibility study for an official Arts Quarter — a proposed series of three phases, worth almost $150 million, that would move all the arts programs to the areas surrounding and including Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall.

“Feasibility, or pre-planning, is the first of four phases that we go through to plan and construct projects,” Vice President of Administration Anna Martin said. “This stage looks at what you’d want the project to be, and what the program elements should include, such as needs See COMPLEX page 3

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A new proposal focuses on potentially adding an official Arts Quarter — a three phase series of buildings and renovations worth almost $150 million — to the College of William and Mary. The series would move arts programs to areas surrounding and including Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall.

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NATIONAL

Federal government shutdown may have slight impact at College Administrators, professors discuss potential effects on grants, research opportunities if shutdown continues

As day four of the government shutdown begins, day-to-day operations at the College of William and Mary remain unchanged. Because the College receives a small percentage of federal funding and that funding is protected, the school will function normally during the government hiatus. Financial aid will continue to be funded to the school and students.

According to faculty members, the biggest effect of the shutdown is the ability to procure grants.

“A short-term government shutdown will have minimal impact on the university,” Director of News and Media Suzanne Seurattan said in an email. “Should the shutdown go for a protracted period of time, weeks rather than days, there would likely be some impact on our ability to apply for new

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Director of Sponsored Programs Jane Lopez says the College will not

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be able to apply for any federal grants during the shutdown.

“In fact, the Feds have even taken

down their websites and closed their portals,” Lopez said. “We’ll just be in a holding pattern until they decide to

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She says if researchers have already received funding, they can still access grants. For this reason, Lopez believes the College is currently in “good shape.”

Despite current financial sources, she says all researchers at the College will be affected by the inability to apply for grants. Science departments could especially be at risk because they generally receive more money from the federal government.

Over the past year, Lopez says her department has been looking for other sources of funding and notifying researchers so they can diversify their portfolios.

“William and Mary is very lucky.

They’ve got a great group of faculty researchers and they’re very assertive in looking for funds,” Lopez said.

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THE BUZZ

People don’t know athletes have to get into William and Mary on their own merit, regardless if they’re good at football or not.

— Anne Otih ’14, Tribal Fever co-president

on athletes at the College

AROUND THE ‘BURG

A Conversation with Glenn close ’74 Visit flathatnews.com to see Glenn Close ’74 converse with the campus Saturday, Sept. 28. Close speaks about her acting career and the impact of her liberal arts education.

Dent May, Black GirlS to perform WCWM will host a concert at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 on the Sunken Garden. The concert is free and will feature Dent May and Black Girls. Dent May mixes a Beach Boys sound with a drum machine while Black Girls is a danceable upbeat indie-rock band from Richmond. For more on WCWM, tune into 90.0 fm or listen online at http://web.wm.edu/so/wcwm/.

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The government shutdown closed historic Jamestown, including the glasshouse, visitor center and parkway west of the interchange at Route 199.

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Herring and Obenshain debate

McDonnell criticizes shutdown

State senators and candidates for Virginia Attorney General, Mark Herring, D-33, and Mark Obenshain, R-26, Wednesday at the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce. According to The Washington Post, both candidates compared their positions to gubernatorial candidate and current Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli, R-Va. Herring claimed Cuccinelli advanced an extreme social agenda. Herring supports expanding Medicaid in Virginia. Obenshain will not support expansion until serious reforms are made. Both candidates agree that, in light of Governor Bob McDonnell’s recent gifts scandal, the state needs stricter ethics regulations. The candidates were firm in their positions but reportedly respectful to one another.

Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell, R-Va, has criticized all sides he believes are responsible for the government shutdown, The Washington Post reported. At a news conference Monday, the governor blamed President Barack Obama for his weak leadership and for not engaging “in any serious discussion[s] with Republicans on entitlement reform.” McDonnell was also very critical of Republicans for their continued efforts to defund the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to the point of government shutdown. He called for both Democrats and Republicans to come together to find a more sustainable spending plan that will work in the long term.

Shutdown could close relief programs According to the Virginia Gazette, the government shutdown has not greatly impacted the Williamsburg area, but the situation could get worse. So far, two historic sites and a portion of the Colonial Parkway have been shut down. If the shutdown continues, there will be additional closures on the Colonial Parkway and federal relief programs, such as the Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANIF), could be affected, hurting some of the area’s neediest people.

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The Greater Williamsburg Chamber and Tourism Alliance undertook research this summer that has benefitted Historic Triangle tourism, the Virginia Gazette reported. The Alliance found patterns in when tourists book trips. People with children and people coming from farther away book their trips far in advance, while those who live nearby wait much longer. Busch Gardens president Carl Lum suggests that the Historic Triangle shift its advertisements in farther away places, like New York, to earlier in the year. The Alliance also found that even people who did not choose to come to Williamsburg were aware of its location.

Sept. 27 — An individual was arrested for 3 Friday, damaging property on Landrum Drive.

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Saturday, Sept. 28 — A student was arrested for being drunk in public on Richmond Road at 10:09 p.m.

News in brief Professor examines his own parasite

1693 Scholars settle in Murray House

VIMS student, professor publish article

Assistant professor Jon Allen recently co-wrote a paper entitled “‘Gongylonema pulchrum’ Infection in a Resident of Williamsburg, Virginia, Verified by Genetic Analysis,” which he began after he extracted a parasitic worm from his own mouth. When he removed the creature from his mouth, he immediately took it to the College’s Integrated Science Center and studied it. Allen found that it was a “Ganglyonema pulchrum,” one of a genus of parasites that are usually found in livestock. It is very rare for humans; in fact, Allen is the 13th person in the country to be identified as having one.

The College’s 1693 Scholars Program set up a permanent location at the Murray House on Chandler Court during a ribboncutting ceremony Sept. 29. The scholarship program is one of the most prestigious at the College, offering recipients in-depth faculty supervision, research projects and financial support. 1693 Scholars rank within the top percent of their high school class and are subjected to a series of faculty and administrator interviews before being selected. Biology professor Dan Cristol expressed his excitement over working with the scholars, joking that they are capable of taking over the world.

Virginia Institute of Marine Science professor Emmett Duffy and graduate student Jon Lefcheck recently published an article in the science journal “Nature” about biodiversity in reefs. The two are members of an international team of researchers who recently performed a study examining reef ecosystems in tropical waters. Their study is based on the Reef Life Survey program, which originated in Tasmania and now operates worldwide. The study of what species live in different ecosystems, or “species richness,” is a key element in global biodiversity studies.

It especially helps scientists managed endangered ecosystems.

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STUDENT LIFE

College deemed military friendly Victory Media publishes lists on institutions that accommodate military members

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The College of William and Mary was recognized as military friendly by Victory Media.

The College of William and Mary has earned its stripes for another year in a row.

Once again, the College made Victory Media’s Military Friendly Schools list, which is compiled and published annually. The list, which was released Sept. 17, surveys 12,000 institutions, including universities, community colleges and apprenticeship institutions.

It takes into account all aspects of student life for those on active duty, veterans and dependents on military programs. The purpose of the list is to serve as a guide for people coming out of the military and seeking educational opportunities.

“It’s a life that I’m familiar with,” College Veterans Benefits Officer Kacie McClain said. “They have served us. I feel indebted to serve them.”

McClain, who works with veterans to help them gain their benefits, primarily tackles the Military Friendly Schools survey every year. This year, the survey had 200 detailed questions, an increase from last year’s poll, which had 85.

McClain is not alone in answering the questions, though. The College’s Office of Institutional Analysis and Effectiveness splits up the survey based on field, so the Dean of Students, the Office of Financial Aid and select faculty members have a say in the responses.

The College makes an effort to reach out to those in the military service. Both the undergraduate veteran population and the veteran student population using military benefits have both grown in recent years.

“We are steeped in militaristic background,” McClain said. “It makes sense for us [to be on this list]. I’d be troubled if we weren’t.”

At the Marshall-Wythe School of Law, Managing Attorney of the Lewis B. Puller, Jr. Veterans Benefits Clinic StaceyRae Simcox J.D. ’99 supervises students who help area veterans. U.S. Senator Mark Warner recently applauded the clinic. However, despite its praises and the College’s placement on the Military Friendly Schools list, Simcox does not think the attention marks a recent interest in military work. She remembers the College being military friendly when

she was a law student here.

“This is recognition of what was already in the culture of [the College],” Simcox said. “I’m very proud. I was already proud.”

Not everyone shared Simcox’s expectation of making the list, however.

Cadet Chris Kelly ’16 said he was surprised when he and his fellow Reserve Officer Training Corps members were told during a morning physical training session that the College had earned recognition as a Military Friendly school. Although he is pleased, he said he was surprised because the College’s ROTC program is not very large.

“Education is really important,” Kelly said. “[The list] will show our program is expanding and has more people.”

University Registrar Sara Marchello said the list will help put the College on the map in terms of helpfulness to those who serve. She also stresses that she views serving veterans as a point of pride. “[The veterans’] leadership and life experience adds richness to the campus,” Marchello said. “It makes me proud to be in the [College’s] family.”

Student assembly

Student Assembly funds buses to DC for fall break Passes bill to fund debate between Del. Mike Watson, R-93., Democratic candidate Monty Mason By claire gillespie flat hat assoc. news editor

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The Student Assembly reviewed election results and discussed the Washington, D.C. Fall Break Act in Tuesday’s meeting.

FALL BREAK BUS TRIPS TO DC The Student Assembly, in conjunction with the College of William and Mary’s Washington D.C. office, funded two bus trips for 55 passengers each to travel up to Washington D.C. Students were required to pay either $15 for the early bird special

or $20 for the regular price for a one way ticket up to D.C. Due to overwhelming demand for seats on the bus, Student Assembly members decided to use extra funds allocated for the buses to fund a second bus for the trip.

Senators amended the Washington, D.C. Fall Break Act Tuesday to allow the Public Affairs department to fund a second bus to and from Williamsburg and Washington, D.C. over fall break.

Although the senate allocated up to $1,500 for one 55-passenger bus, the Student Assembly has only spent $370 because of ticket sales on the sold-out bus.

“Not only have been people been put on the waitlist, people have also been actively outreaching to the D.C. office to ask if they could get a second bus,” Chief of Staff Drew Wilke ’15 said.

Emails went out to the 80 people on the waitlist Wednesday.

In the meeting, Class President Grace Martini ’14 also appointed Gabbie Ivey ’14 to the vacant class secretary seat.

“She’s incredibly organized and put together and I think would be a great addition to our team,” Martini said. “She’s taken on leadership positions in other organizations and I don’t think [being part of the SA] had ever crossed her mind until the position was open.”

Chair of the Review Board David Wasserstein ’14 inducted Ivey and the other newly elected candidates during Tuesday’s senate meeting.

Sen. Jimmy Zhang ’15 introduced the Voting Rights Act of 2013. The bill allocates up to $740.48 to the Public Affairs department to give flowers to the Voter Registrar’s office and to print fifty “Hark Upon the Ballot Box” T-shirts along with posters advertising Election Day and literature with non-

partisan information about each candidate.

“We’ve registered 200 new William and Mary students, which is especially opportune considering this year’s also the year for the gubernatorial and city council elections, so that’s something that’s really critical,” Zhang said.

The bill also ensures that the SA Executive Department of Public Affairs has access to one SA van on Election Day to drive students to the Stryker Polling Location to vote. Chairman William McConnell ’14 assigned the bill to the finance, public affairs and outreach committees.

The senate also unanimously passed the Support Watson-Mason Debate Act, allocating up to $370 for AV equipment, microphones and podiums for the debate between Republican Delegate Mike Watson and Democratic candidate Monty Mason ’89 Oct. 9.

“The race in Williamsburg is one of the top five competitive races in Virginia, so we thought it would be a good idea to have a debate on the candidates,” Sen. Chandler Crenshaw ’14 said. “This event will bring good publicity to the school.”

Sen. Colin Danly ’15 received the Know Your Rights cards from the printer.

“I’m rolling in 6,000 of these at my house,” Danly said. “Really exciting. … Expect a bill next week outlining how they’ll be distributed and asking for money.”

During the meeting, Chair of the Elections Commission Ryan Brophy ’14 also summarized Monday’s election results. The election, originally scheduled for last Thursday, was postponed to Monday due to technology issues with Votenet Solutions, which the College uses to organize the voting system.

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and wants of those who will be using the building. This first phase provides a cost estimate for us to confirm whether or not the project is possible.”

Right now, music, art and theater classes are completely separate from one another. Music classes are based in Ewell Hall, while art and theater classes are in PBK and Andrews Hall. This proposal would consolidate the classes into a series of buildings in the same area and would allow for an improved working environment.

There hasn’t been any renovation of the arts facilities in decades, and they really need more space and better quality spaces to work in,” Martin said.

The College Administration has createda type of planning process, termed the Six-Year Capital Plan, used to determine long-term investments. These plans can include anything from funding for storage to the proposed budget costs of new buildings.

This new Arts Quarter, as it is being called formally, would be installed in three phases. Moseley Architects is the firm responsible for these first sketches and estimates that have been submitted.

If approved, Phase I would include a

new music building, a proposed $52.3 million project, hopefully to be completed in the 2014-16 biennium of the Six-Year Capital Plan. As of now, this would be an entirely new building, a precinct that would go to the right of PBK when facing the front of the building.

Ewell Hall would act as a swing space during construction. In the Arts Quarter, there would be a separate concert hall and music hall, as well as additional instrument and choral practice rooms.

“There are different noise-level measurements that we have to pay attention to, and that’s why we want separate performance and music halls,” Director of Planning, Design and Construction Wayne Boy said. “With voice, we don’t want the reverberation so we want the hall to be very soundabsorbent, but with music recitals, we do want the hall to reverberate sound.”

Phase II is a proposed $59.5 million renovation and expansion of the PBK hall that already exists and would hopefully be completed in the 2016-18 biennium. This section would continue to be the home of theater and speech, but would also house most of the dance classes. There would be a renovation of the theater, lobby and box office, as well as an addition of a 250-seat studio theater and a 100-seat lab theater.

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A new Arts Quarter is being proposed at the College of William and Mary. Administrators expect the last phase to be completed between 2016-18.

There would also be a 60-seat dance recital theater and dance studios.

The final phase, Phase III, would include new art studios as well as the construction of an entirely new building to house the art and art history classes in PBK, a projected cost of $32.1 million to be completed in the 2018-20 biennium. This phase would be the new home for the 2D and 3D arts studios; there would also be an outdoor kiln area and workspace, art history classrooms and a lecture hall for

art history classes.

This Six-Year Capital Plan is submitted to the government and updated every two years. This plan went to the state in May, and right now the College administration is waiting for the plan to go through a committee who puts together a list of projects they can afford. The budget that is put together goes to the governor who can amend it or approve it, Boy said.

“We won’t get official authorization for the Arts Quarter until July of next year,

the start of the fiscal year, if the project is approved,” Boy said.

The administration will not know what budget the governor has even allotted for the College until December, as only one biennium is handled at a time.

If the project is approved, the next phase is schematics, when the official designing begins. This would provide a plan for the size and placement of facilities, allowing another cost estimate to be made.

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environment

Green fees aid sustainability efforts College named “Five that Failed” in 2008 by Sierra Club Magazine, sparks change By jerusalem demas The flat hat

There are recycling bins in every dorm room. Reusable bags and bottles distributed to freshmen at orientation.

Blast chillers keep local produce fresh.

But these sustainable perks do not come without a cost. The College of William and Mary’s Committee on Sustainability receives $15 from every student as a portion of the required “Tuition & Fees.” COS was formed in 2008

by College President Taylor Reveley after the College was named one of the “Five that Failed” by Sierra Club Magazine.

These green fees go to COS and are then allocated to different projects and educational goals based on applications for grants. COS receives around $70,000$80,000 annually and around $120,000 worth of proposals through mid-October.

“We definitely take a two-pronged approach towards [making the College more sustainable],” Patrick Foley ’12 said.

Foley is the College’s Sustainability Fellow and works as a liaison between students, faculty and staff. On the

educational side, Foley points to Earth Week and the upcoming sustainability conference this November as major events.

One important initiative on campus is the recycling program. Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Director of Residence Life Deb Boykin discussed the program’s successes.

“When you’re visiting your friends, can you tell if that’s being used for recycling or if that’s being used for trash?” Boykin said.

Natalie Hurd ’16 is a co-facilitator on the Student Environmental Action Committee, which focuses on getting the word out to the student body.

Last semester, SEAC obtained 1,000 signatures asking the College to change some of the investments it makes in fossil fuel extraction companies and encouraging them to reinvest them in green portfolios.

“It’s one thing to turn off the lights when you leave a room, and it’s another to take money out of companies that are [engaging in] unsustainable practices,” Hurd said.

Boykin said she is not certain what’s next for the College.

“We’ve done the things that we can do. … I don’t know what’s next in terms of environmental sustainability issues,” Boykin said.

Foley said that the College will continue to work toward tackling environmental issues on a larger scale.

“We’ve hit the low-hanging fruit,” Foley said.

Some campus environmental programs include composting all organic waste from Dining Services, as well as creating floating wetlands in both the Crim Dell and the Grim Dell.

Other new projects are a bit more expansive. One such project is the EcoVillage, which is a $5.7 million project that would replace the eight lodges, including the Daily Grind, to create a stateof-the-art sustainable living and learning community. Excluding the Daily Grind, the entire operation would be solar powered and, in addition to providing housing for 49 undergraduates, would be a research laboratory into daily living practices.

“The school has made a lot of progress, and there’s always room to improve,” Hurd said.

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Director of Residence Life Deb Boykin said the recycling program has proved successful.

WILLIAMSBURG

Kimball Theatre attempts to attract students Booking strategies cater to College community, hosts William and Mary Global Film Festival

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A haven for global films, Patrick Henry impersonations and draft beer, the Kimball Theatre acts as a historic staple of Colonial Williamsburg. Located in Merchants Square, the theatre hosts live performances as well as foreign and independent films.

The theatre aims to draw interest from both Williamsburg residents and especially from students of the College of William and Mary.

In an effort to boost attendance, the theatre displays movies that cater to the student body. As program manager of the Kimball Theatre, Clay Riley alters his booking strategies during the school year in order to appeal to students.

“The market is the College during the period that the College is in session,” Riley said.

Dedicated to maintaining the Art House aspect of the theatre,

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The Kimball Theater has worked to tailor programs for students, including booking movies geared toward the College.

better than they thought,” Riley said.

The only theatre in Williamsburg upon its creation in 1933, the building began as a source for live entertainment.

The arena evolved into a movie theatre and, after renovations that included the installation

Riley adjusts the program in order to encourage students to take a chance on what the theatre has to offer.

“We will always be a niche for ‘art-type’ films. But I think if the students give it a try, they’ll find out these smaller movies that they may not have heard of are a lot

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of Financial Aid Ed Irish was reassured by a statement released by the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators. The NASFAA is the College’s national aid group.

“Because most of the Federal Student Aid programs are forward funded (i.e., funding for the current award year primarily comes from last year’s budget), most of the funding is already in place for the 2013-14 award Archibald year,” the NASFAA statement said.

While federal aid offices are closed, the NASFAA said most Title IV processors, call centers and websites will remain operational. However, funding could be impacted if the shutdown is prolonged.

Chancellor professor of economics Robert Archibald described the shutdown as a political spat between the Republican controlled House of Representatives and the Democrat controlled Senate. While he confirmed the College would mostly be affected in terms of grants, he said students could also be affected because many have parents who work for the government.

Archibald said that because many students come from the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, many of their parents have been furloughed until further notice.

“There’s distinctions they make between essential personnel and nonessential personnel, which is unfortunate language because we’d like

of an air-conditioning unit and more seating, finally became a mixed-use space that premiered both motion pictures and theatrical productions.

Equipped with two screening areas, the cinema allows for two performances at once. The smaller theatre also functions on

a partnership with the College, accommodating students’ film screenings and classes taught by professors of the College.

Film and media studies professor Timothy Barnard teaches many of these classes and adamantly encourages all students to take advantage of the Kimball Theatre as a resource for education and enjoyment. “[The Art House theatre] programs a lot of the most critically acclaimed independent and foreign films, so you have an opportunity to see what are some of the latest, newest things happening in world cinema,” Barnard said.

Professor Barnard serves as director of the Global Film Festival, an annual four-day event in February featuring an array of international and student-composed productions.

According to Barnard and Riley, program manager of the Kimball Theatre, student

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to think everyone was essential,” Archibald said.

Despite the impact on the College being what Archibald considers fairly minor, he believes students should be concerned about the shutdown.

“They should care because their parents can no longer pay the bills because they’re not getting paid,” Archibald said.

It is unknown how long the shutdown will last.

Neither Archibald nor Lopez could guess. In the meantime, another deadline looms which could affect financial aid. The U.S. Treasury department will most likely run out of borrowing options mid-October. NASFAA said a failure to raise the debt ceiling could potentially disrupt student aid funding.

“In a couple weeks, this runs into the other deadline, which is whether we’re going to raise the debt limit. If this lasts for two weeks, then it’s a compounded problem. Right now it’s just funding the workings of the government,” Archibald said.

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Check back with The Flat Hat to read an article about the ongoing effect of the government shutdown on the College of William and Mary. We’ll be speaking with those who use grants that are currently unavailable as well as students and organizations.

enthusiasm and attendance increase significantly during this occasion, but wane again during the rest of the year.

Dana Hayes ’14 interned with the Kimball Theatre last year. With a front row seat to the inner workings of the theatre, Hayes also noticed a sense of disconnect between the cinema and the College students.

Hayes continues to advocate for more student involvement in the theatre and pushes for screen times later in the evening that are geared specifically toward students.

Although Riley disagreed that the later screening times would bring in more ticket stubs from students, Hayes believes that the future and purpose of the theatre are in the hands of the students.

“My advice to students is that the more the College uses it, the more that it will be tailored to what we get out of it,” Hayes said.

“It’s difficult to see how this system might change, even though the current system has some problems,” Driscoll said. “It will come down to what politically legislatures think is fairest for tuition paying students.”

Tribal Fever’s co-president Pam Garcia ’14 said students might be less likely to criticize the student fee and athletic program as a whole if they took a more active role in the College’s sport culture.

“Every student on campus gets to go to games for free. So for me, not paying for tickets for all the different home games for each team I go to makes up for the student fee,” Garcia said. “But you only can get out of it what you put into it.”

Anne Otih ’14, Tribal Fever’s other co-president, also said students might better appreciate the

College’s athletic teams if they better understood the amount of work athletes devote to their sport “People don’t know athletes have to get into William and Mary on their own merit, regardless if they’re good at football or not,” Otih said. “If we understood that and saw these guys work really hard and practice for 18 hours a week, people might have more respect for them.”

Ken Brown, senior associate athletic director for internal operations at Old Dominion University, echoed the opinion of Tribal Fever’s presidents, saying athletic departments provide an integral aspect of College life.

“I believe any athletics department which is partially funded by student fees receives some criticism,” Brown said. “But our department does a great job of supporting students at athletic events and help with tickets when necessary.”

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We can’t afford apathy

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The responsibility to direct our education and old enough to be charged as an adult for felonies. By this reasoning, they should also be considered old enough to judge what levels of college courses are appropriate for them.

College and responsibility go hand-in-hand. If a student is not prepared to make educated class selections based on previous course experience and knowledge of individual THE FLAT HAT capability, perhaps that student should not be attending the institution.

Along with responsibility goes knowing when to get help.

I have seen classes at colleges and universities range from one Every institution of higher education offers help to students credit for a fun physical education class to five credits for an insane engineering calculus class. Yet, I have never heard of paying several who are struggling. It is not a college or university’s goal to trick students into failing. Excellent tutoring is provided at most thousand dollars in tuition per semester to take a class for zero colleges and universities and, if the academic help is not up to credits. par at the institution, help can always be found off campus.

Many institutions require students to do just that.

If a student were to become overwhelmed in a course or Placement testing for mathematics, writing and reading in colleges and universities is a requirement in many states. Depending fall behind due to the skill level of the material being covered, on how well or poorly the student scores, a not-for-credit remedial it should be expected that the student is responsible enough to seek help. Often this means simply course can become a requirement for the showing up for a professor’s office hours or student. This is a very frustrating situation It is not a college or discovering where the tutoring center on for many students. Fortunately, Florida state campus is. These are easy enough tasks for lawmakers have hit upon a jewel of an answer university’s goal to trick anyone to do before or after classes. to this infuriating issue. students into failing.

Additionally, the same report by Mangan In May, the Florida state legislature voted to also cited that only 15 percent of students make the remedial courses and the placement tests optional for incoming freshmen who are either straight out who are placed in remedial courses based on placement of high school or right out of the military. In other words, students test scores really need to be there. This means 85 percent of attending Florida state colleges and universities will no longer be students are wasting valuable time and money while taking required to spend life savings on classes that will not advance their these remedial courses in college. And let’s be honest — many students wouldn’t actually show up for such a class. academic careers.

Let me be clear: I am not suggesting that remedial classes in This is a monumental ruling for students on 28 campuses across math, writing and reading should not be offered. I am, however, the state. stressing that such courses should be optional. There are some According to a report by Katherine Mangan for “The Chronicle students who need remedial classes. I know that if I weren’t of Higher Education,” there are many who fear that, starting next an anthropology major, I would definitely need some remedial year, students will be entering introductory-level college courses math courses. It is nice to know that I have that option, and as unprepared. They fear freshmen will not have enough experience a mature college student, I know that I am capable of deciding under their belts to handle the increased skill level that is required whether such a class is necessary. Being able to choose for college. makes us college students, and emphasizes a fundamental Although these fears are warranted, perhaps they are overly responsibility that comes with being an adult. cautious. It should be noted that the typical college freshman is 18 years old; old enough to leave home, old enough to buy cigarettes, Email Cristyn Filla at cafilla@email.wm.edu.

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This has to be the nerdiest thing I have ever heard. This is what happens when you prevent access to beer.

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BY BRIAN KAO, FLAT HAT GRAPHIC DESIGNER

hat is there to say when it seems the world has truly gone mad? The United States government shutdown and impending default have left many of us in a state of helplessness — or is it practiced apathy?

We inoculate ourselves with a constant stream of Buzzfeed and Twitter humor and maintain our distance, for whenever we get too close, the pain is too much to bear. Under normal circumstances, we would rail against this, but we hesitate, because it is entirely justified. When our interests are not simply ignored, but warped and denied by those we elect to govern on our behalf, indignation is the only reasonable reaction. But our lack of practical power renders this reaction unproductive, festering. If our only rational response to the madness is to push it away, then everything we inherited — everything we are and everything we hope to be — is lost.

For better or worse, the government shutdown prevents some students at the College of William and Mary from finding solace in apathy. Student organizations funded by the federal government including the William and Mary Coast Guard Auxiliary University Program are not functioning. Valuable student and faculty research may be delayed because departments will not be able to apply for grants. Among the 800,000 federal employees furloughed by the shutdown, some are parents of students at the College.

While federal employees expect to return to work within a few weeks, the possibility of unpaid leave is an unnecessary burden.

Overall, though, students are generally insulated from the shutdown. The College receives little federal money, and students will continue to receive federal student aid as the money was set aside in last year’s budget. But if the federal government exhausts its authority to borrow money in midOctober, it will wreak havoc on the global economic system.

The United States may have to default on its treasury bonds which are supposed to be the safest assets in the world.

What is even scarier is that, because it has never happened before, no one really knows exactly what effect it will have — only that it will be disastrous. Being a furloughed federal employee may be a blessing when job security becomes a pipe dream.

Not only does it not have to be this way, but it cannot be this way if America is to succeed. If the lesson we learn is “this is going to happen no matter what we do, so there’s no point in doing anything” — and we are dangerously close to learning that lesson — then we are sewing the seeds for a broken country. Cynicism and apathy are cancerous and create a vicious cycle: Unresponsive and ineffective government leads to lack of trust, which leads to even worse government. That is why we need to keep a spark of hope alive for something better and fight for it. Once we resign ourselves to eternal government failure, the angriest, most ideologically driven people will take over, and things will be much worse. America will become a nation where, as William Butler Yeats put it “the best lack all conviction, while the worst are full of passionate intensity.”

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Regardless of your thoughts on Obamacare, it isn’t worth the shutdown

Benming Zhang FLAT HAT ONLINE EDITOR

The recent political maelstrom resulting in a government shutdown for the first time in 17 years brings an uneven economy to uncertain times. The big fight is over Obamacare — a term bearing significant weight and controversy. If you haven’t heard already, there is a partisan divide between lawmakers who want to delay Obamacare funding for a year and those who are opposed to that. Regardless, the government should know better than to let partisan differences cause over 800,000 jobs to be furloughed. With the ongoing Congressional gridlock with the Obama administration, and no continuing resolution or budget proposal in sight, I’ve decided to look into Obamacare. I encourage you to look into it as well — knowing more about this issue will help shape your opinions to the greater shutdown debate —

and lead you to action.

The fear over Obamacare stems from speculation. In theory, the legislation seems amazing to many: 32 million people who couldn’t afford to receive insurance can finally access healthcare. However, Obamacare may ultimately seem like another runaway entitlement program that extends the government-knows-best mentality. A few see it as an unsatisfactory attempt to reform a convoluted system with strict penalties and shifting burdens in the medical field.

My main concern is job opportunities.

American businesses will rearrange themselves during the Obamacare implementation, depending on confidence in the new system.

According to Congressional Budget Office Director Doug Elmendorf, Obamacare is projected to result in an estimated 800,000 fewer U.S. jobs. $52 billion in new taxes will be imposed on businesses by mandating that employers provide health insurance.

Obamacare defines small businesses as companies with 50 or fewer workers. The concern here is small business employees will likely bear most of the burden since these costs will likely

be passed on to them in the form of reduced wages, discontinued hiring or loss of employment.

Instead of adding more regular full-time employees, some businesses will simply increase hours for current employees, hire low-skilled and low-income labor, or opt for more temporary or seasonal workers. Simply stated, small businesses may very well stop hiring at 49 workers.

Even more concerning, businesses will see it as more cost-effective to pay the penalty and let their employees purchase their own insurance plans on the exchanges. This means that 3-5 million employed could lose their company-sponsored healthcare.

I don’t care what your opinion might be on Obamacare — but I do care that you stay informed. The U.S. government needs to get over this hurdle and quickly. As future employees and employers, we need to be assured of our future.

A shutdown resulting in so many furloughed employees over an imperfect healthcare plan is just not sensible. Call your U.S. senator or U.S. congressman to demand resolution today.

Email Benming Zhang at bzhang01@email. wm.edu.

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Professors argue superiority of their disciplines in Raft Debate At last, it has been decided: Wednesday evening, a filled-to-capacity auditorium of College of William and Mary students cheering at exactly 116 decibels decisively proclaimed that the natural sciences are the most valuable academic discipline.

At least, this time, anyway.

The Raft Debate, an annual event hosted by the College, features an imaginary shipwreck that has left three professors stranded on a desert island.

The survivors are always a humanist, a natural scientist and a social scientist.

Each must argue that his or her discipline is more valuable than the others, and that he or she is the survivor worth rescuing.

The winner is able to use the group’s only life raft to return to civilization.

Assistant professor of Hispanic studies John Riofrio represented the humanities, biology professor Dan Cristol represented the natural sciences, and associate professor of sociolThomas Linneman represented the social sciences. A devil’s advocate, played by associate professor Sarah Day, argued that all three should have to stay on the island.

Dean of Graduate Studies and Research in Arts and Sciences Virginia Torczon played the role of the judge, mediating debate and stopping the participants if they went over their allotted time segments. Torczon began by explaining that, if they wanted to, the survivors could actually abandon the debate and try to

come up with a solution to save all three. “[They could] try to think of something practical, like figure out how to build a bigger raft,” Torczon said. “But that would be practical, and as it turns out, all four of them are professors.”

Torczon gave each survivor seven minutes to make his case, followed by three minutes of rebuttal. Cristol, dressed as Charles Darwin and donning a fake white beard that obscured the majority of his head and face, spoke first. He asked the audience members to close their eyes and imagine a world in which only the humanities existed.

“There are a lot of people scrambling around naked in the mud,” Cristol said.

“When they’re not doing that, they’re critiquing each other’s poems, doing deconstructionist critiques of modernist transcendent architectural norms, and maybe watching a play in which the main character never shows up. Eventually, they all die from polio.”

And a world in which only the social sciences exist, according to Cristol, did not fare any better. “[There is] a lot of discussion of how great diplomacy is, but then the government shuts down,” Cristol said to loud cheers. “And everyone dies from smallpox.”

According to Cristol, the other two professors might actually be quite happy to remain stranded: For academics in the humanities and social sciences, six years of total isolation from their students might be enough time to finish

their next book.

When Riofrio came to the podium, he explained that the humanities are under attack — that education is turning into a standardized test score, and that critics are decrying humanities degrees as poor investments.

“Folks, this is not an investment. This is our lives,” Riofrio said. “This is the courage to study what we want to study.”

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— Raft Debate winner professor Dan Cristol

After arguing for the humanities as a path for only the strongest of will and heart, for those who want to spend their time and energy where their true passions lie, Riofrio tried to sway the audience using a new argument: Life on the desert island with Cristol and Linneman was simply too annoying.

“The worst is trying to live and cohabitate with Dan Cristol,” Riofrio said.

“Every morning he’s up at 4:30 practicing bird calls.”

After a demonstration of Cristol’s birdcalls performed by Riofrio, Linneman took to the floor to defend the social

sciences. He ran through an extensive list of all of the harms the natural sciences have caused, like violent video games, chemical weapons, and harmful drugs. And then there’s fracking, which Linneman said “just sounds evil.”

Linneman also argued that scholars in the humanities purposefully use obscure language in hopes that nobody else will ever be able to understand them — that way, they can always sound smart. He proceeded to quote one sentence written by philosopher Judith Butler, which took him 30 seconds to read and was 94 words long.

“Only seven of those words made sense and they were all the word ‘the,’” Linneman said.

Finally, the devil’s advocate began her speech, explaining why none of the professors should ever be allowed to return to civilization. She explained that all of the disciplines compliment each other — so if all three of the survivors can’t leave the island, they should at least stay together.

Near the end of the debate, the judge opened the floor for questions. One student asked matter-of-factly how each professor would combat giant monsters rising from the sea.

“I would take the monsters, and I would have them follow me down a narrow path, and I would lead them straight into professor Linneman’s and Cristol’s classes, and I would bore them to death,” Riofrio said.

Another student asked a question that

didn’t seem clear to any of the professors.

“I kind of lost your question because I’m just a scientist and I can’t follow all the words,” Cristol said.

Based on a sound meter measuring the decibel level of applause for each professor, Cristol was pronounced a member of the most valuable discipline, and was therefore allowed to return to civilization on the raft. However, what seemed the defining moment in the debate belonged not to Cristol, but to Riofrio.

During his rebuttal speech, Riofrio called his two young children to the stage. He proceeded to play the guitar, accompanied by his son on the drums, while his daughter sang re-written versions of Rihanna’s “Stay” and Anna Kendrick’s “When I’m Gone.” (Lyrics included “round and around and around this debate we go” and “humanities, we think they should stay”).

“Since my dad made the lyrics, I didn’t really understand any of it,” Riofrio’s daughter, Isabela, said. “[During ‘When I’m Gone,’] everyone was starting to clap and I felt really confident. I was trying to help my dad win.”

After the performance by the Riofrio family, as the cheers and applause died down, it was Linneman’s turn to deliver his rebuttal.

“I’m not even gonna get up,” he said. “When someone breaks out the children ….”

Linneman passed on the microphone.

He knew he’d been beaten.

BEHIND CLOSED DOORS

No reason to freak over losing your v-card

Don’t worry about pleasing the judgmental haters, because being deflowered isn’t the same as being devalued

Mariana Debbe

Behind Closed doors columnist

“Wait until you’re married.”

“No, wait until you’re in love with the one.”

“Don’t have sex because you will get pregnant.

And die.”

We’re constantly being told how and when we should lose our virginity. But does it actually matter?

Growing up, my mother was very determined to keep both of her girls “clean.” She made sure to tell us all the horrific stories she’d heard on the news, stories about girls at parties who got raped or sexually assaulted and had been “tarnished” ever since. She stressed the importance of being ladylike in order to garner respect, and don’t even get me started on how often she accidentally left the television on Teen Mom or 16 and Pregnant. I once told her about a friend who had sex with her boyfriend, and ever since then I was barred from

sleeping over — or even driving home — with that friend. Even the thought of her daughter spending the night in the same room as an “unclean” girl made her fear that I’d be corrupted.

Now that you know my mother, I’m sure it’s not a surprising fact to learn that I began college a virgin.

I wasn’t necessarily brainwashed by my mother’s views, but they certainly had an impact on how I viewed sex and the importance of retaining my virginity. I understood that I was uncomfortable having sex with any of my guy friends, and I definitely did not want to have sex with a stranger, so it just never happened. But looking back, I don’t know if it was because I didn’t want to have sex or if I didn’t think I could.

To be fair, I was never sexually attracted to my way-too immature guy friends from high school, so that explained the wait until college. Once I got to college, I was surprised with how comfortable I was hooking up. At first, I thought if I could make out with a guy at a party, I could easily continue to the next base. But when the time actually came, I always said no. At this point, I had met some guys and ultimately chose to enter into a relationship with my current boyfriend. Thankfully, he was very understanding, or at least he tried to seem okay

with it at the surface. Once, I caught myself saying, “I just can’t do it. My mom would hate me for it.” It was then that I realized just how much my mother’s opinion affected mine. It wasn’t until I said it aloud that I realized I was making my decisions based on someone else’s judgment. That’s not what sex should be about.

A couple weeks after I realized that I hadn’t been acting autonomously, we finally had sex. It wasn’t planned at all. I had gotten dressed that night for a date party. I expected to be back in four to five hours with funny drunk stories to share the next morning, but certainly not the one I ended up with. Fast-forward a couple of hours into the night. My boyfriend and I found ourselves in the basement of McGlothlin-Street Hall. One thing led to another and it happened. The next morning, I woke up and instantly felt ashamed. I remember telling a hall mate about it and asking how long she waited to have sex with her boyfriend of two years.

When she responded that she waited about a year, my stomach dropped. I only waited a month. I had always told myself that I’d wait until I was in love, but at that point, I wasn’t sure I was. I knew it would happen eventually, but our relationship just needed more time to grow before I could confidently say

it. For me, waiting to be in love was always a good justification. I’d just had sex without even waiting for love, making me panic even more.

The next day I let myself run wild with these feelings of guilt. I had convinced myself that if I didn’t wait a year like my hall mate I’d be considered a slut. If I had sex in a lecture hall, I’d be seen as un-ladylike. If I weren’t madly in love with my boyfriend before giving him my virginity, I might as well have given it to any guy on the street. It wasn’t until I calmed down and confronted my feelings that I realized my fear wasn’t that I’d done something wrong, but what would happen if others found out about it.

Since that revelation, I haven’t looked back at that night and regretted when, where or with whom I lost my virginity. The decision had been mine to make.

So if you’re reading this and have yet to lose your v-card, don’t sweat it. I’m not here to tell you whether you should do it, but when you decide, make sure it’s your own choice and no one else’s.

Whether you see the event as a life-changing moment or just the next step to take when casually hooking up with someone, it’s all up to you.

Mariana is a Behind Closed Doors columnist and really hopes her mother never reads this.

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Anthropology professor publishes book on grief, animal kingdom

BY MEG OSBORNE THE FLAT HAT

The anthropologist in the romantic public imagination is a khaki-clad character strongly resembling Indiana Jones who explores “exotic cultures” in remote locations across the globe. In today’s world, however, the anthropologist might instead be found blogging for major publications, teaching her students to question gender norms, participating in academic Twitter feuds, and, of course, interviewing Richard Dawkins on atheism.

At least that’s the reality for Dr. Barbara J. King, who has dedicated her career to bringing anthropology into the public conversation. The College of William and Mary chancellor professor of anthropology recently published the book “How Animals Grieve,” an exploration into animal emotions that reconsiders what defines the human-animal connection.

Discussing her latest book over the phone from her home in Gloucester, Va., Dr. King explained what exactly it is like to be a

biological anthropologist.

Dr. King first became interested in biological anthropology as an undergraduate at Douglass College in New Jersey. She described the enlightening experience of her first anthropology class.

“My brain lit up, my learning turned on, and [I] haven’t looked back since,” King said.

During her early years as a researcher and professor, King largely focused on primate behavior and how it can shed light on human evolution. After conducting fieldwork in Kenya and researching captive primates in Africa and the United States, King shifted her focus to include non-primate animals and their connections to humans.

“Over time, I became more interested in the broader span of looking at animals and animal-human relationships, animal cognition, animal emotion [and] how we relate to animals,” King said.

Her entire approach to thinking, writing and speaking changed as she realized anthropology’s contribution to the larger public and media.

“I’ve moved away from only writing for other anthropologists, which I still love doing, but I’m also very much engaged in writing for and speaking with the public,” King said.

Her latest publication, “How Animals Grieve,” investigates animal behavior and the emotional connection humans have toward animals. The grieving process can be seen in animals ranging from dogs to elephants to whales, forcing us to reconsider how humans define the capacity of animals to think, feel, grieve and even love.

King explained her interest in the subject: “I found [that] not only chimpanzees in the wild, but elephants in the wild, dolphins in the wild are showing emotions that are consistent with the definition of real grief,” King said. “I wanted to push the boundaries a little bit and see … how many animals are out there showing what we would consider a reasonable definition of grief?”

The answer to that question yielded abundant information and insight into a

largely unexplored area, and King used animal research as well as countless stories of animals experiencing emotions and responses to loss.

“I started out with what I know best — primatology, primate behavior,” King said. “[The book developed from] wanting to challenge myself to learn what else there is … and putting it into language that is accessible.”

The book appeals to a wide variety of readers, from social scientists to animal lovers — anyone who wants to understand “why humans so readily care so deeply for other creatures,” according to King’s biography on Amazon.

The accessibility of “How Animals Grieve” is reflective of King’s approach to anthropology in general. She cites “critical engagement with the world” as a strong point of the department of anthropology at the College, as well as her methods used outside of the classroom.

A regular contributor to NPR and online publications, King writes not to the anthropologist, but to the interested and engaged reader on a wide range of topics,

including human evolution, animal welfare and gender.

As a self-professed Twitter addict, King can be seen tweeting about animals, science and books in addition to what she describes as “very enlivening and interesting” disagreements with other anthropologists about what is going on in the discipline today. The value of social outlets such as Twitter and blogging for anthropologists like herself, King said, is in discerning “what is the public conversation out there, [and] how could I, in a very small way, admittedly, change that public conversation.”

For contemporaries in the field, this means new channels are being created so that the important research conducted by anthropologists does not go unnoticed.

For freshmen at the College looking to fulfill a GER, taking King’s biological anthropology class might offer many surprises. It’s not just about monkeys and apes: King’s class includes challenging the social constructions of race, exploring what makes humans unique, and of course, following her on Twitter.

Writer behind ‘Kings of Summer’ discusses inspirations

Jordan-Vogt Roberts speaks to audience at screening, fields questions from students at Kimball Theatre for Film Festival event

BY LUCAS COHEN THE FLAT HAT

Within the colonial confines of the Kimball Theatre last Thursday night, up-and-coming film director Jordan-Vogt Roberts spoke to an audience of students and film buffs about his new film, “Kings of Summer,” which premiered at Sundance in January.

Roberts fielded questions from audience members about his quirky coming-of-age comedy that follows the story of three teenage boys who decide to build a house in the woods and fend for themselves. The film features some notable names in comedy, including Parks and Recreation star Nick Offerman.

In his question-and-answer session, Roberts emphasized his belief that filmmaking has entered a “mashup” era, in which splicing together scenes influenced from past films is the new norm. Roberts drew inspiration for “Kings of Summer” from the films “Stand by Me,” “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” and many other notable works, and used these to craft a meaningful comedic film.

The interview session with Roberts was made possible by the College of William and Mary Arts and Entertainment and the Global Film Festival. Guests last Thursday night were able to view a screening of Roberts’ film and enjoy free beer on tap, all for a five-dollar cover charge. The film screening was the kickoff event for this year’s Arts and Entertainment Conference, which was themed “The Business of Show: The Arts and Entertainment in Dollars and Cents.” The weekend-long conference featured a press conference with College alumnus and famous actress, Glenn Close ’74.

Although the Global Film Festival is not until next semester, members involved in the annual festival played a large role in sponsoring Roberts’ visit.

“It was our job to promote the event,” the event’s head of publicity Elyse Endick ’14 said. “GFF is President’s Day weekend every year, and we try to run some events beforehand.”

Both Endick and other members of the Global Film Festival team were more than impressed with the screening and Roberts’ visit. Global Film Festival webmaster Ian Kirkwood ’16 praised the overall

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success of the night, crediting Roberts’ laidback demeanor to much of the success.

Endick agreed that Roberts’s personality worked well with the event.

“Jordan Vogt-Roberts, the director, was an awesome guy,” Endick said. “He answered the questions with poignancy that was down-to-earth and very genuine. I got to hang out with him for a bit afterwards and he was very chill, very down to earth.

He was the type of guy you’d expect to be directing coming-of-age quirky comedies, so he really lived up to his reputation.”

Kirkwood’s opinion was certainly not in the minority. Not only did Roberts field questions from the audience, but he also posed for pictures with fans in front of the theatre after the show. Without giving a short response to any question, Roberts spoke of his experience shooting the film in rural Ohio, his background in stand-up comedy, and his affinity for beer, amongst other things.

Roberts answered numerous fan questions, such as the reason for his film’s incorporation of hiphop to reflect the perspective of its high school-age

characters. More than any other member of the cast, Roberts stressed the importance of the role of Biaggio, played by former Disney Channel star Moises Arias. Roberts described Arias’ role as the most hit or miss part of the film, due to the sheer amount of time he spent on camera and the role’s inherent quirky sense of humor. Roberts lauded Arias for being the essential character that made this coming-of-age comedy, well, a comedy.

While there were tons of film buffs in the audience, many of the people who came to see “Kings of Summer” were there to receive credit for film classes they are taking at the College. One such student, KC Malone ’15, attended the film for his class American pop culture and film with Kevin Kosonovich. He did not regret his decision to see the film.

“That movie was really dope,” Malone said. “I’m not usually a big independent film guy, but I was laughing the whole time. I liked the visuals effects, too.”

Just as Roberts’s vision had emphasized, “Kings of Summer” is a film that can be appreciated by any member of our generation.

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Intonations lack projection, with a few real standouts

BY BRANDY ADKINS THE FLAT HAT

As Wednesday night’s Wren Ten inched closer, students rolled in by the dozens. By 10 p.m., the Wren yard was packed. Truly, it is a testament to the devotion of the Intonations’ fans that they were willing to sit in dewy grass on a cool autumn night to watch the group perform. Was it really worth all that?

The Intonations performed seven songs, including their demanded encore.

All seven songs featured clear voices, but the people in the back could not always hear that. Projection is often a problem at a capella concerts in the Wren Yard.

Perhaps in this case, however, the problem had more to do with the low energy in the group than the venue.

On a positive note, the girls looked wonderfully confident in their coordinated dresses. They seemed comfortable and well rehearsed. Unfortunately, their

probable excitement did not feed well into their performance.

One performer in particular, however, did stand out. Beni Yuzawa ’16 sang lead on the group’s renditions of Lorde’s “Royals” and Phillip Phillips’ “Gone Gone Gone.” She also arranged a mashup of Blackstreet’s “No Diggity” and Destiny Child’s “Survivor,” which sent chills through the crowd. A line in particular from “Royals” stood out: “I’m in love with being queen.” Yuzawa was definitely queen of the night.

The group as a whole harmonized well on the classic “Yesterday” by the Beatles, so it may be harsh to say the whole experience was not worth it. As this concert was only the second Wren Ten of the season, some bumps are to be expected. The group should definitely put in their practice hours before their next performance to iron out the kinks and make sure every girl and every song stands out.

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The Flat Hat | Friday, October 4, 2013 | Page 8

WOMEN’S SOCCER

Tribe rides Paul, beats Flames 3-1 Paul leads way with 50 assists

BY JACK POWERS FLAT HAT SPORTS EDITOR Gaining momentum before entering the bulk of its Colonial Athletic Conference schedule, William and Mary (5-12, CAA 0-1) returned to Williamsburg and defeated Liberty three sets to one Tuesday, snapping a five-game losing streak that dates back to Sept. 20th.

Freshman setter Stephanie Paul led the effort, distributing 50 assists to her teammates as they overwhelmed the Flames.

Paul also added 11 digs, a kill and a block. Partially due to Paul’s impressive assists total, nine of the 10 Tribe players recorded a kill during the match.

The Tribe took the first set with relative ease, jumping to a 20-7 advantage before securing a 25-12 set win.

Early on, Liberty (1-13, Big South 0-1) couldn’t match the Tribe’s superior firepower when it came to spikes.

Liberty’s efforts were squandered time and again by the Tribe’s digs, which set up more Tribe kills.

While the first set was a breeze for the Tribe — and seemed to anticipate a three-set blowout win — the second set proved too challenging.

The roles reversed, and the Flames began converting digs into kills at the expense of the Tribe. The second set was a close affair, even though the Tribe was down throughout its entirety. Within one point of the Flames at 21-20, the Tribe couldn’t Paul carry out the comeback, taking a 2521 set loss into intermission and tied one set apiece.

Coming out of the break, the Tribe regained its momentum after the second set glitch, taking the last two sets — but not without a challenge. The third set featured 11 ties and five lead changes.

The Tribe seemed to be in control at 24-21, but the Flames fought back to 24-all, and then, 25-all.

Sophomore Dessi Koleva, the CAA Rookie of the Year a season ago, notched her seventh kill of the game to give the Tribe another match point. The Flames finally couldn’t fight back, hitting the net and ending the set.

The Tribe took its 2-1 lead into another contentious set, this time looking to capture the overall victory.

Through the first 40 points of the set, both teams had 20 apiece.

But the Tribe seized the match once and for all by converting five of the next six points to take the 3-1 match victory.

The Tribe hosts its second CAA opponent of the season Friday at 7 p.m. against North Carolina-Wilmington.

BY THE NUMBERS Freshman setter Stephanie Paul has 84 assists on the season, second only to fellow freshman setter Paige Lucas (572). Highly touted out of high school, Paul comes from a volleyball family — her sister played for Maryland. Look for Paul to impress as she chases Lucas for the team lead in assists.

COURTESY PHOTO / TRIBE ATHLETICS

WOMEN’S Belaya defeats No. 6 Koroleva, advances in All-American event Senior Maria Belaya won three matches over the course of Tuesday and Wednesday to earn entry into the championship draw of the Riviera/ITA All-American Championships, in which she upset the No. 6-ranked player in the country and advanced to the round of 16 Thursday. Playing well above her No. 99 national ranking, the reigning CAA Player of the Year has won Belaya four straight, defeating the No. 104, No. 33 and No. 6 ranked players.

After falling down a set Thursday, Belaya rallied to take the last two sets against Clemson’s Yana Koroleva 3-6, 6-1, 6-3.

Meanwhile, having earned an at-large bid into the main doubles draw of the tournament, Belaya and senior Jeltje Loomans, the No. 6 seed, defeated the No. 19-ranked doubles team of Brynn Boren and Zoe Katz from Southern California 3-6, 6-1, 6-3 to advance to the round of 16.

Today, Belaya and Loomans face the No. 15-ranked team of Whitney Kay and Caroline Price from North Carolina. Afterward, Belaya will face Texas A&M’s Christina Scancu in the round of 16. If Belaya wins, she will enter the quarterfinal match, which is also set for Friday.

—Flat Hat Sports Editor Jack Powers

Casey, Tribe shut out Drexel COURTESY PHOTO / TRIBE ATHLETICS

Sophomore keeper Caroline Casey recorded eight saves in Thursday’s 2-0 shutout win against conference-foe Drexel. Casey’s four shutouts this season ups her career total to 15.

College wins second CAA game, extends points streak to nine games

BY MICK SLOAN FLAT HAT ASSOC. SPORTS EDITOR William and Mary extended its unbeaten streak to nine consecutive games by shutting down Drexel 2-0 in Philadelphia Thursday night. The Tribe (5-1-4, 2-0 CAA) faced a constant offensive threat from the Dragons, but held firm on defense with a dominant performance from sophomore goalkeeper Caroline Casey.

The Tribe notched the first scoring attempt of the match 10 minutes into the action, when junior forward Anna Madden’s shot attempt was blocked.

However, Madden quickly recovered the ball and scored 10 seconds later to give the Tribe a 1-0 lead in the 11th minute of the contest.

The Dragons held the College to just one scoring opportunity for the rest of the first period as they controlled the ball and put multiple shots on frame on offense. The Tribe defense repeatedly repelled their assault, however, and Casey stopped four shots before halftime to send the Tribe into intermission with a 1-0 lead.

The Dragons out-shot the Tribe 11-3 in the first half and were clearly the dominant team offensively. But the Tribe defense, which has allowed just five goals in the team’s nine-game unbeaten streak, left the potent Drexel offense helpless through 45 minutes and scrambling for answers going into the second half.

Both squads nearly scored in the opening minutes of the second period. Sophomore midfielder Nicole Baxter fired a shot on goal for the College in the 47th minute, but Drexel’s keeper Eve Badana made a narrow save. Just

a minute later, the hosts nearly tied the game, but forward Andi Stampone’s on-target shot hit the post and ricocheted out of bounds.

The two sides traded shots for the next several minutes, but neither offense could catch a break as both defenses ratcheted up the pressure. Both goalies stayed sharp against multiple on-target attempts.

After nearly 50 scoreless minutes, the Tribe finally generated a second goal from a familiar source.

Junior forward Emory Camper gathered the ball and fired a shot past Badana to give the Tribe a 2-0 lead in the 70th minute. The goal was Camper’s team-high sixth goal of the season and took pressure off the College’s defense.

The Dragons managed three shots on target in the final 20 minutes, Casey stopped the first two attempts, and the defense blocked a third strike. Minutes later, the clock ran out on the Dragons, and the Tribe celebrated its fourth shutout of the season.

Overall, the Dragons outshot the Tribe 19-10 and placed nine shots on goal to the College’s six. Regardless, the Tribe was able to create scores when necessary, and the Dragons were rendered inert against the College’s defense.

Casey finished with eight saves, another dominant performance in what has become a highly impressive sophomore season. Most importantly, the Tribe stayed undefeated in the Colonial Athletic Association.

The Tribe will look to continue its unbeaten streak into double digits when it returns to Williamsburg for a four-game home stand. The Tribe will return to action Sunday at 2 p.m., when it hosts Delaware.

REMAINING SCHEDULE William and Mary has six games remaining, all conference matches.

Four of the six are home at Martin Family Stadium, denoted with an asterisk.

COURTESY PHOTO / TRIBE ATHLETICS

October 6

Delaware*

October 10

Towson*

October 18

College of Charleston*

October 20

UNC-W*

October 25

Hofstra

October 27

Northeastern

November 3

CAA Quarterfinals

November 8

CAA Semifinals

November 10

CAA Finals

—Flat Hat Sports Editor Chris Weber

FOOTBALL

Defensive effort key to Tribe’s early season success College’s defensive unit has allowed 37 points through four games, best since 1948

BY CHRIS WEBER FLAT HAT SPORTS EDITOR Harry S. Truman is president, and the Cold War rages as the Cleveland Indians defeat the Boston Braves to win the World Series in six games.

The House Un-American Activities Meeting holds its first-ever televised congressional hearing, and William and Mary athletes are referred to as the Indians.

That was 1948. Now, 65 years later, head coach Jimmye Laycock’s defense is attempting to rewrite history. Through four games, the Tribe (3-1, 1-0 CAA) has allowed 37 points, the fewest allowed during an opening-season stretch since 1948.

“Right now, we’re playing with a lot of confidence, a lot of swagger.

When we can play with that kind of confidence and that kind of swagger, we tend to do well,” senior linebacker Quincy September told Tribe Athletics.

Nationally, the College ranks second in scoring defense, allowing 9.3 points a game. In terms of total

defense the Tribe ranks seventh in the nation, giving up 283.8 yards a game. Running on the College has been equally tough, as the Tribe ranks seventh nationally, allowing just 91.3 yards per contest.

“I think the big thing is the turnover margin. We’re plus 3 right now, and that’s probably why we’re 3-1,” Laycock told Tribe Athletics.

Defensive coordinator Scott Boone’s linebacker corps has been instrumental in the Tribe’s positive turnover margin.

Linebackers redshirt freshman Marcus Harvey and junior Airek Green each returned an interception for a score against Lafeyette, highlighting the defense’s scoring ability.

With the defense playing at a level not seen since 1948, the Tribe’s offense has been equally effective.

The Tribe has outscored opponents 85-13 over the three-game win streak.

Sophomore running back Mikal Abdul-Saboor has recorded three consecutive 100-yard performances.

“We’re running the ball pretty well.

The offensive line is coming together, they’re gelling, they’re working well together and Saboor is running very well. We have some other good backs, but he’s kind of taken over, simply because he’s been extremely productive,” Laycock said. “He’s been working at it, he’s been studying film, and when he gets his opportunity he’s been making good cuts, good reads.”

When Abdul-Saboor isn’t on the field, the Tribe hasn’t missed a step, averaging just shy of 200 yards a game on the ground. Feeding off the success of the run game, senior quarterback Michael Graham has been consistent, if not flashy, posting a 127.6 efficiency rating.

Through four games, Graham has completed 49 of 85 passes, throwing only one interception that came late in the loss to West Virginia.

Graham’s 614 yards place him on track to top his season-best mark of 787 yards, set in 2011. While Graham’s 7.2 yards per play is lower than last season, his 153.5 yards per game is just four yards shy of his career mark.

As the College travels to No. 20

Villanova Saturday, the focus is on finishing games.

“We know coming into this season we left a lot to be desired from last season. Finishing is something that’s very important to us.” junior tightend Bo Revell told Tribe Athletics. “We feel like last year, had we finished games, things would have been different.”

No. 20 Villanova (2-2, 1-0 CAA) comes off back-to-back wins over Stony Brook and Pennsylvania after opening the season with losses to Boston and Fordham. The Wildcats boast the conference’s best rushing attack, averaging 266 yards per game in conference play.

“We’re going to have to do something to slow down their running game, and do something that nobody’s done the past couple of weeks and move the ball on the ground against their defense,” Laycock told Tribe Athletics.

Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. in Villanova, Pa. If this squad plays anything like the 1948 team, one that beat Oklahoma A&M 20-0 in the Delta Bowl, Laycock has much to look forward to.