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Tribe Computer Store to close The Tribe Computer Store, the College of William and Mary’s Apple Authorized Service Provider, will close by the end of the semester. Located in the Davis House — next to the College Apartments — the store employs two fulltime employees and ten student employees. It has operated from the Davis House since 2011, while products have been sold since September 2008 through the ID Office’s online portal. Administrators have not yet decided what the Davis House’s new use will be. Vice President for Administration Anna B. Martin announced the upcoming closure in an email to students, noting that the store was “moving from bricks and mortar to on-line service.” According to the email, the William and Mary Bookstore will carry Information Technology-recommended laptops. Service requests will Martin now take place through Apple’s website or at another Apple Authorized Service Provider. “William and Mary has established an Apple Affiliate Link on Auxiliary Services home page that
Auxiliary Services Cindy Glavas described the decision as a matter of ensuring cost effectiveness by senior leadership. “The level of sales has been declining and is projected to continue to do so,” Glavas said in an email. “While William and Mary will maintain its partnership with Apple through the Apple Affiliate Program to provide students, faculty and staff access to products at special educational pricing, we can no longer justify the costs of a bricks and mortar operation. Dell products and other technology accessories will be available through the William and Mary Bookstore.” Glavas noted that the decision to close the store was not an easy one. “Any decision that affects employees is never an easy one, but one that had to be made based on the declining sales the store was experiencing,” Glavas said. “Students, faculty and staff with AppleCare will continue to receive customer support through Apple either through Apple.com or with an authorized service provider.”
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However, Tribe Computer Store student employee Dylan Vorbach ’15 said that having a repair center on campus is still a far more direct option than continuing service online. Tribe Computer Store student employee Trevor Chang ’15 also took issue with the email. “Students can already get the education discounts at regular Apple retail stores or online, as well as Mac support through them,” Chang said in an email. “[Martin] doesn’t give any reason for the closure, nor what on campus support will be like, which I believe to be the bigger concern.” Tribe Computer Store student employee Molly Teague ’15 expressed concern that the closure will negatively impact students who bought computers through the store, as well as those who relied on the store’s close proximity to ensure quick purchases and repairs. “Now I wonder what people will do if they have computer problems, or even to buy replacement chargers or adapters or anything else,” Teague said in an email. “I can’t see how the school can just suddenly not have a place that fills this role.” The nearest Apple stores are located in Norfolk and Richmond. Glavas also listed Computer Concepts located in New Town as the closest authorized provider servicing iPads, Macs and See COMPUTERS page 3
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Services will transfer online; employees express concern over Apple support allows students to receive educational pricing on Apple products through the Apple Affiliate Program,” Martin said in the email. “Please visit Apple to take advantage of ordering online at these prices.” Director of
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In the fall of 2010, most of the professors in James Blair Hall gave up their landline phones, a component that some consider to be one of the quintessential aspects of an office. The philosophy and history departments, housed in Blair Hall, made the sacrifice as a way to stretch their rapidly thinning budgets. During that period, the College of William and Mary was responding to state-wide funding reductions and could not provide the departments with additional operating funds, Vice President of Finance Samuel Jones said. Although the College as a whole was forced to be more frugal, the decision on how to limit expenses was reserved for each department to vote on. According to associate professor of history and former department chair Philip Daileader, the College’s financial woes represented the nation’s fiscal trouble. Daileader “The first decade of the 21st century was rough financially. We hadn’t really fully recovered from the first crash after 9/11 when the second crash hit in 2008. We were already in a hole when the hole got bigger,” Daileader said. “Essentially, [we were] caught in a double bind. The money at your disposal is less and everyone is asking for more from you.” Daileader had the idea to remove most of the phones when then-dean Carl Strickwerda gave departments the authority to determine and enact budget cuts. Daileader said he thought losing the phones would be a good way to save money because the costs were taking up about 30 to 40 percent of the department’s annual budget, even though professors only occupy the building for nine months each year. Daileader said he was met with a lot of opposition at first. He said many professors thought phones were crucial to the office environment, even if they were rarely used. Although many initially balked at the idea, the loss of the mass phone system has saved the departments a substantial sum, history department chair Leisa Meyer said. On average, the history department has saved $10,000 a year since removing the phones. The
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This January, the ten-year-old son of biology department chair Lizabeth Allison taught two sections of introductory biology. During each section, approximately 200 students watched as Andrew presented a PowerPoint he made examining the differences between a rock star and a cartoon character. This presentation was his own take on his mother’s subject for the day: molecular orientation. According to Allison, Andrew has been presenting to undergraduates since he was old enough to talk. Latin American politics professor Susan Norman also brought her child to class this winter, but Valerie, a toddler, is still waiting to make her professorial debut. Instead, in one of Norman’s lectures on early 20th-century development, Valerie drew pictures and asked why she was not allowed to take off her pants. Neither Andrew nor Valerie seemed to mind spending their snow days at the College of William and Mary. But many professors with small children faced difficult decisions this winter: local schools were often closed due to
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From the computers we loan out to students while theirs are being repaired, to our payroll deduction program … the store provides important services on campus. — Tribe Computer Store student employee Dylan Vorbach ’15 on the Tribe Computer Store
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WCWM FESTIVAL TAKES OVER SUNKEN GARDEN The College’s radio station WCWM hosted WCWMFest over the weekend. Student bands The So Confused, Gold Connection and Three Four performed.
THE BLOG LOG Reel Talk: “Captain America delves into humanity, politics” By William Penix “Another year, another addition to Marvel Studios’ Avengers canon. This time around, we are treated to the much-anticipated Captain America sequel, directed by Anthony and Joe Russo. The film does not deviate from the standard superhero-film formula, which one might expect, but it does offer an entertaining ride that delves into the humanity of its protagonist and makes some incisive points about contemporary politics.”
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At Pocahontas’ 400th wedding anniversary in Historic Jamestown, Pocahontas was portrayed by Wendy Taylor, who belongs to Pocahontas’ Powhatan tribe.
Pocahontas’ wedding celebrated at Jamestown
Literacy for Life newspaper boxes silent auction to occur
A re-enactment of Pocahontas’s wedding to English farmer John Rolfe occurred Saturday, April 5 in Historic Jamestown. The ceremony was held in the spot where the couple married in 1614, commemorating the wedding’s 400th anniversary. Colonial Williamsburg representatives said the event was meant to communicate the connection between the Powhatan people and English settlers to a modern audience. Reenactors of the ceremony also spoke to the audience about what the wedding would have meant to the English and Powhatan at the time. Pamunkey tribe member Wendy Taylor portrayed Pocahontas in the re-enactment, marking the first time in a century that someone from Pocahontas’ tribe has filled the role.
Newspaper boxes designed and painted by local students are being auctioned off in an event hosted by the Virginia Gazette. Proceeds from the charity will benefit Literacy for Life, a local nonprofit that helps adults improve reading and writing skills. Interested parties can submit bids by submitting their names and locations at the box’s locations. Bid minimums start at $50 and increase by increments of $10. The 12 boxes can be found in various locations around the area, including Jamestown High School, Matoaka Elementary School, York High School and Williamsburg Christian Academy. The winning bids for the boxes will be contacted after April 30.
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The city of Williamsburg projected a 1.45 percent increase in spending for the 2015 fiscal year, according to the Virginia Gazette. Revenues have increased — with property taxes improving by 2.6 percent — and educational spending on schools will increase by 3.5 percent. The city enacted no new tax increases. The budget allocates $5.25 million to new projects, with $1.24 million going to debt payments. This marks a 27 percent decrease from last year, where the total capital spending came in at $8.92 million. The aggregate budget comes in at $50.4 million.
According to the Virginia Gazette, James City police are investigating $29,000 worth of fraudulent welfare benefits paid to an individual over three years. James City police spokeswoman Stephanie Williams-Ortery said April 1 that the suspect received $29,804.80 between June 2008 and April 2011. Williams-Ortery reported that the money came in the form of SNAP, TANF and childcare benefits. The Gazette reports that the suspect filed falsified wage verification forms, failed to report to employers and failed to report changes in status. The case is ongoing.
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NEWS IN BRIEFS Nelson to deliver Tack Faculty Lecture
Law students to take on summer internships
Legum Professor of History Scott Nelson will deliver the spring Tack Faculty Lecture April 17 at 7 p.m. The lecture, titled “The World that Panics Made,” will focus on various American financial crashes. Nelson also discusses financial meltdowns in his book “A Nation of Deadbeats: An Uncommon History of America’s Financial Disasters,” which Bloomberg Business News chose as one of its “favorite books of 2012.” The Tack Faculty Lecture Series began in spring 2012 after Martha Tack ’78 and Carl Tack ’78 committed to an endowment for the series. In the fall, VIMS professor Debbie Steinberg spoke for the series.
24 students from the Marshall-Wythe School of Law will work at internships in 15 countries this summer through the school’s summer internship program. The number of participants has increased from 18 in 2013 and nine in 2012. Law School faculty pointed to increased funding for the internships, which allows more students to go abroad. The internships themselves are made possible through the Program in Comparative Legal Studies and PostConflict Peacebuilding, which was initially established at the Law School in 2008.
AidData represented at New York event AidData at the College of William and Mary collaborated with the United States Agency for International Development on its launch of the Global Development Lab. The lab, launched April 3 in New York City, will focus on six themes: food security, maternal and child survival, energy access, water solutions, literacy and technology. Pat Austria ’13, who works as a World Bank consultant, spoke at the launch event about her work as a researcher at the College. Vice Provost of International Affairs Steve Hanson and Director of the Institute for the Theory and Practice of International Affairs Mike Tierney attended the event, as well as former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
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College ranks fourth for ‘smartest professors’ Stanford University, University of Chicago, the College of Wooster rated top three schools by AINE CAIN FLAT HAT news EDITOR
The College of William and Mary ranked fourth in College Prowler’s list of colleges with the smartest professors. College Prowler is an online guide to the college search based on current students’ reviews of their schools. It is part of Niche, a group of websites that provide information and rankings for national schools of all levels. “A smart, interesting, and dedicated professor can mean the difference between a dull and a riveting class,” the blurb at the top of the site’s “Smartest Professors” page read. English professor and Faculty Assembly
President Suzanne Raitt said the ranking is not surprising. “At William & Mary, we are fortunate enough to work in an environment that protects small class size and supports mentored research for our undergraduates,” Raitt said in an email. “We do world-class research and we bring it into our classrooms and our labs, recognizing that in today’s world, what we need are independent and creative thinkers who are ready for all the challenges life offers.” Stanford University earned a score of 10/10 to take the first spot on the list, while the University of Chicago and the College of Wooster were ranked second and third, respectively, both with a score of 9.98/10.
The College received a score of 9.94/10. Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences Kate Conley said she was pleased with the College’s ranking. She expressed her belief that the College’s fourth place finish indicates the quality of the school’s faculty. “Such recognition confirms the success of our winning approach to teaching, involving having research-active faculty in the classroom engaged with students in significant ways,” Conley said in an email. Provost Michael Halleran compared the latest news from Niche to the College’s recent success in similar rankings. A few weeks ago, the College earned the top honor on Business Insider’s list of “The 20 Public Colleges with the Smartest Students.”
“More important than any one ranking is that W&M consistently fares well in all of them,” Halleran said in an email. “The core of W&M’s excellence resides with the talent and commitment of our faculty, and so this latest ranking is gratifying but unsurprising.” English professor and Faculty Assembly Parliamentarian Terry Meyers noted that the accolade could be attributed to the ability of the school’s various academic departments to attract new faculty from top graduate programs. “I’m delighted at this news, and it makes sense — [William and Mary] has been hiring the best and the brightest from the best graduate programs for a long time,” Meyers said. “It’s terrific to see this
public recognition for our hard-working and deserving faculty members.” However, Faculty Assembly Vice President Susan Grover noted that while she regards college rankings with skepticism, the dedication of the faculty is one of the College’s greatest assets. “Certainly William & Mary faculty are an unusually intelligent group, but that is not their most distinguishing trait,” Grover said in an email. “What sets the faculty at William & Mary apart is their profound commitment to the educational experience of every student here. It is our faculty’s uncompromising insistence on excellence in the offerings to all students all across the curriculum that makes this faculty special.”
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jeopardizes support for apple users. “Every week many students come in with [computer] problems, and if Apple isn’t supported on campus next year, students are going to have very limited options for repairs or purchasing of Apple products,” Chang said. Vorbach said he is also concerned about the store closure’s impact on the services it provides. “I’m concerned that there are a lot of promises to the campus community that will no longer be kept,” Vorbach said. “From the computers we loan out to students while theirs are being repaired to our payroll deduction program — which allows W&M faculty and staff to purchase Apple products on monthly installments — the store provides important services on campus.” At this time, Glavas said there are no plans to continue the computer loaning program. Jack Conroy ’16, a Tribe Computer Store student employee, said he found the store busy, despite the fact that hours were cut from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays to 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. He was not surprised by the decision to close the store. “We have not been receiving much support
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at all from Auxiliary Services,” Conroy said in an email. “We have a single manager, Rebecca Bliley. I understand that most Apple campus stores have multiple managers. Rebecca was at one point, in charge of the ID Office and Tribe Computer Store at the same time.” Computer Store Technician and Assistant Manager Stephen Miller also alleged that Auxiliary Services and the Information Technology branch of the College did not adequately support the Tribe Computer Store. He said he believes there is an antiApple bias among the technology support staff at the College. “Macs far outnumber PCs on campus,” Miller said in an email. “We all have jobs here because of the students. Should we also earn our keep by supporting their tools for learning? I’m not bitter, just disappointed that an institution of higher learning would let this functioning piece of the puzzle drift away. [Auxiliary Services] seem to focus on the negative instead of embracing the opportunities. How many people love the bookstore? They lose money every year. We did the best we could with only 2 full time employees.” Tribe Computer Store Manager Rebecca Bliley ’89 declined to comment.
enrolled with advance notice. According to its website, the day care currently has a wait list. The College does not have a campus-wide policy with regard to school closures on late notice, Martin said. While some professors, like Allison and Norman, have responded to the snow day school closures by bringing their children to work with them, others have found alternative methods. Art and art history professor Nicole Santiago said that when her child’s school closes, she or her husband will take off work. Women’s studies professor Jennifer Putzi, whose husband also works at the College, said that she and her husband try to work on separate days to manage childcare, but that this wasn’t possible this semester. She said that bringing a child to work can
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saved money is now used for copier fees and for professors to attend research conferences. Meyer said that certain phones remain in the building, such as one reserved for the department chair and a few for essential personnel, such as administrative workers. “I go to three [or] four conferences a year. In terms of the cost of those conferences, [it is] anywhere from $800 to $1,500 a conference,” Meyer said. “That [includes] travel, hotel, conference registration. Faculty, in general, have to pay this out of their own pocket.” If a professor determines he or she needs a phone, they can make a case to retain it. Meyer said that about four or five people out of the 40-person history department still have phones in their offices. The philosophy department was also part of this initiative. In 2010, most faculty members gave up their phones, with the exception of the department chairs and certain professors who wished to keep them to make frequent long-distance calls. Like the history department, the philosophy department also saved money. When all faculty members had a phone, Philosophy Department Office Manager Debbie Wilson reported the department spent $4,600 a year on communication fees; now, they spend $1,380 a year. Professors in both departments said they do not rely heavily on their landlines, saying that many use email as a primary method of communication. Philosophy department chair Elizabeth Radcliffe said she has worked both with and without an office phone, as she took on her current position after the phone removals took place. “When I did not have [an office phone,] I really did not miss it. For me, it wasn’t a huge inconvenience,” Radcliffe said. “I did think there was something absurd about the whole thing. I would hope a major university could support a phone system.” Some professors opted to keep their office phone. Philosophy Professor Neal Tognazzini said he kept his phone because he makes numerous long-distance calls to the West Coast and he prefers talking on a landline to talking on a cell phone. Landline phones, he believes, provide a clearer connection. “Cell phones are fine, but they’re just not the same,” Tognazzini said. “I’d much rather have all the tools I need in the office.” Tognazzini, however, is one of a select few. “It’s an archaic technology,” Daileader said. “The landline was going the way of the manual typewriter.”
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be disruptive. “My students were great about it, but it definitely disrupts the class discussion,” Putzi said in an email. Putzi also said that childcare problems can be uncomfortable for female professors. “It is important to be able to establish my role as an authority and a scholar in my classroom and I think that is difficult for women to do with their children around, for lots of complicated reasons,” she said. Monica Geary ’17, who is enrolled in Norman’s Latin American politics class, said that while having a child in the room during class did not seem to affect her professor’s teaching, it may have made students less attentive. Art and art history department chair Catherine Levesque suggested that the College, or student volunteers, could do more to assist professors with children.
Earlier this year, Provost Michael Halleran offered his comments on the College’s inclement weather policy, which is available online. Through a message Martin sent to the College community February 20, Halleran said that the decision to cancel normal school operations is made in consultation with the Emergency Management Team and the academic deans. “Whenever we remain open during inclement weather, it is important that everyone always use his/her best judgment in deciding whether to come to campus,” Halleran said in the email. English department chair Adam Potkay, whose son is now 21, said he hadn’t thought about this subject in a long time, but that in one instance he had brought his child to class with him. “We just get along the best we can,” he said in an email.
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Defending the mainstream something lots of other people do? There are lots of advantages to toning down the emphasis on our individuality just a bit and remembering the value of the mainstream. Most conversations with people we’ve just met are based on mainstream entertainment. Rather than striking up a conversation with an acquaintance at a party about a completely FLAT HAT MANAGING EDITOR obscure TV show on a channel most people don’t even get, doesn’t it seem much easier to talk about a topic with which you The year was 2005. It was seventh grade and I had the most are both familiar? Even if your potential new friend didn’t watch impeccable music taste of anyone I knew. the “How I Met Your Mother” finale, for example, at least he or Memorizing each song on the iTunes Top 100 list in my free she will probably know something about it, allowing for some time ensured that I always knew what was next on the horizon to discussion on the subject instead of awkward silence as you hit No. 1. Friends asked me to recommend songs, and, naturally, I attempt to explain something only you actually watch. provided them with mix CDs. I knew all there was to know about Sometimes it’s also simply more practical to do what pop music, and my friends and family respected it. Then, suddenly everyone else is doing. I’m not saying it’s a great idea to follow high school hit and everything changed. the crowd off a bridge, but in other, Somewhere around the time Taylor more harmless activities, participating In today’s individual-obsessed Swift released her second album, I became in mainstream practices is just easier or culture ... many of us are on acutely aware that it was no longer cool to more fun. I’ve heard several people say a constant mission to brand truly enjoy anything played repeatedly on that they’ve sworn off using Facebook the radio. Instead, it was now much more because “everyone’s on Facebook,” ourselves as completely unique. unique and exciting to listen to obscure but in deleting their accounts for the European indie bands and compare your favorite Scottish group sake of promoting their uniqueness as individuals who don’t with your friend’s favorite Lithuanian acoustic artist. I tried to need social media, they’ve sacrificed one incredibly easy way look for an interesting-sounding European band to call my own, of communicating with far-away friends and family, as well as but continually returned to the pop realm. After all, why suffer perhaps the simplest method of organizing large group activities. through slow, incoherent murmurings over a soft guitar when I Refusing to partake in mainstream culture — by scoffing could happily belt out “You Belong With Me”? I was no longer just at the American Top 40, refusing to shop at common stores, listening to the most current, popular music because that was what or not going to that upcoming concert because “everyone everyone was listening to. I was listening to it because I genuinely will be there” — is impractical and inconvenient. But more enjoyed it. Yet, I felt ashamed of my love of the mainstream. importantly, it’s limiting, especially in terms of connecting with In today’s individuality-obsessed culture, where anyone others without making them feel inferior. Rejecting mainstream can share his or her opinions with a click of the word “tweet,” culture is increasingly easy, especially with all of the social media many of us are on a constant mission to brand ourselves as platforms on which one could theoretically express displeasure completely unique. We focus our attention on the characteristics with Taylor Swift, but it’s easier and often more pleasant to be that differentiate us from other people and promote those open to conformity. It’s nice to stand out, but it’s also nice to fit aspects for all they’re worth. But honestly, what’s so bad about in. liking something that plenty of other people like? Or doing Email Abby Boyle at agboyle@email.wm.edu.
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Take her art aficionado friend who is now a consultant. Is this person no longer able to study and experience art? While it may not be his/her source of income, is this person not still free to visit museums and galleries, attend lectures, read books and otherwise pursue this passion outside of work?
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ome May 9, the College of William and Mary will lose a valuable resource many students didn’t know they had: the Tribe Computer Store. While Auxiliary Services plans to shift the store online through the Apple Affiliate Program, students will no longer have access to an on-campus Apple store. Given the thousands of College students who use Apple products and benefit from on-campus Apple support, the decision to close the Tribe Computer Store is questionable and unfortunate. It’s easier to solve problems when you can explain them in person. The more physical distance between you and the person trying to help you, the more opportunity for miscommunication and confusion. The same applies to addressing computer problems; students may not even know what is wrong with their computers, and being able to show someone the problem makes it easier to diagnose quickly and correctly. Students may be tech savvy, but even they need professional help once in a while. Having a place to bring one’s computer can make all the difference for already stressed students. A standard issue laptop is the lifeblood of the modern college student. It ensures efficiency, privacy and flexibility. A malfunctioning laptop can spell disaster for students; lost or irretrievable documents, kernel panics and cracked screens are just some of many debilitating, terror-inducing problems students may encounter — and which prevent them from doing their work. Moving the Tribe Computer Store online will also mean firing the current student employees. Student employees at the Tribe Computer Store gained valuable technical and sales experience while taking inventory, processing orders and helping students and other Williamsburg residents troubleshoot computer problems. Employees also had flexible hours, which are essential to any full-time student. As Auxiliary Services closes the Computer Store, it should consider offering IT employment to the students who will lose their jobs. In light of the Tribe Computer Store’s benefit to the community, we question why Auxiliary Services chose to move it entirely online. With or without an Apple Affiliate Program, students could already get educational discounts online or at any other Apple store. “Service requests through the AppleCare program will continue directly through Apple.com or at an Apple Authorized Service Provider,” said Vice President for Administration Anna B. Martin in an email to campus. The fact remains that students will not have a place to bring their computers immediately, and online requests will likely take longer. Auxiliary Services is replacing a direct service with an indirect one. The Tribe Computer Store provided direct support to students with or without Macs and gave student employees valuable technical experience. There seems to be little added benefit to closing the store if it will inconvenience thousands of students by providing less direct service and depriving students of jobs. Hopefully, the online version will prove us wrong. Áine Cain recused herself from this staff editorial to remain unbiased in her reporting.
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Reforming random roommate pairings will create less stress Vayda Parrish THE FLAT HAT
While the spring semester has undoubtedly put the College of William and Mary’s student body in a tizzy over fall housing, the newly admitted Class of 2018 has to start from scratch. Who can forget the anxious fretting we all went through when attempting to choose our very first college roommate? I spent hours patrolling my freshman class’s Facebook page, seeking out others who seemed to share some of my interests. I typed and retyped dorky autobiographies on RoomSurf, thinking for sure that my
meticulously crafted self-descriptions would lure in at least a seemingly half-decent stranger. After awkwardly communicating with a few potential roommates, I got lucky enough to find someone who has become a wonderful friend and is prepared to put up with living with me for our next three years at the College. Because of access to social media outlets such as Facebook and RoomSurf, the freshman roommate selection process has certainly become less of a scare. However, many people choose to avoid the toils of searching for someone online by adhering to the College’s system of randomly pairing freshman roommates. Choosing to let the school assign a perfect stranger for you to live with must be a very daunting decision. No one wants to end up with the stereotypically insane roommate, complete party-animal, or total
recluse. Everyone brave enough to receive a random roommate assignment hopes for a perfect match and if you are lucky, that is exactly what you will end up with. Unfortunately for some, these pairings end up consisting of awkward interactions and forced conversation — if there is any at all. The College’s process asks four basic questions: Big or small dorm? Smoking or non-smoking? Morning or night person? Noise level preference in the room? While these ground rules are certainly helpful when determining elementary compatibility, they do not allow for much more than a tolerant relationship between the two random students. Perhaps it would be helpful if the College instated some sort of matching method that allowed incoming freshmen to elaborate on what they look for in a roommate, allowing the pairing process to have a
little more depth. Some colleges with smaller undergraduate populations, such as Rice University, have special committees solely dedicated to matching roommates based on more detailed personality evaluations. The College would certainly benefit from a system like this; perhaps it could involve the students that are already either working for or interning with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Speculation over a totally new random roommate selection process is certainly wishful thinking. Incoming freshmen who gamble with the system will have to rely on luck unless some sort of reform is introduced. Regardless of who the incoming freshmen end up with, I hope they realize that oftentimes those who end up with the worst roommates have the best stories to tell. Email Vayda Parrish at vcparrish@ email.wm.edu.
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Hip Hop in Swem Earl Gregg Swem Library hosts Second Annual W&M Hip Hop Collection Celebration BY BAILEY KIRKPATRICK / FLAT HAT ASSOC. VARIETY EDITOR
T h e Earl Gregg Swem Library keeps much more than centuries-old books in Special Collections. On Thursday, April 3, Earl Gregg Swem Library Special Collections and Ph.D. student Kevin Kasanovich ’14 hosted the Second Annual W&M Hip Hop Collection Celebration. This year’s collection was expanded and even more comprehensive than last year’s. “This is going to be bigger and better in terms of ambition and what we are going to be pulling off,” Kosanovich said. “It is a unique moment where all different folks from different constituencies and interests can celebrate history.” The celebration, lasting from 1 p.m. to around 7 p.m., consisted of a series of events. These included multiple panels that discussed everything from neglected communities to music production, live music performances by the sundial, a graffiti mural painted by professor of art John Lee, a special viewing of the collection, and turn-tabling and breakdancing in the Botetourt Gallery. While they did run into a few snags during planning, overall the event was a success. Multiple performers, panelists and dancers came to celebrate the collection. Donations included posters by J’Sar, which he signed on the spot.
A few of the performers, such as the S.M.I.L.E.S. Crew and J.B. da Pilot, also known as Jerome Waller ’13, are already part of the College family and just wanted to attend the event to perform and celebrate. Dr. Mark Anthony Neal, Duke University’s expert on black popular culture and the history of popular music, also came to be a panelist and discuss his works. “Last April, we launched the collection and had an event to showcase it then,” Associate Director of Communications and Outreach Tami Back said. “This year we thought it would be great to have another event to celebrate culture and collection to bring attention to it, make some more connections in the community and spotlight some of the artists who have contributed to the collection.” Each article of the hip hop collection has been donated or found, and after much fostering, it has begun to grow into an exemplary collection. During his research, Kosanovich often perused Cornell University’s hip hop archives. “This idea came from Kevin,” Dean of University Libraries Carrie Lynn Cooper said. “His involvement in the Cornell archives got him thinking of the importance of chronicling this movement. It sparked his desire to see more hip hop
archives across the country.” Kosanovich garnered most of the information for his research by gathering oral histories and then reconstructing lives, eras and stories for his dissertation. As he began to talk to people, they would send him off to meet their friends or old acquaintances to hear more stories. In the words of Back, it is a very ‘grassroots’ effort, starting from the people and building up. “I realized, while writing my dissertation, that Virginia has a very rich hip-hop, as well as musical, history in general that is oftentimes ignored or the communities themselves perhaps aren’t as vocal as others,” Kosanovich said. “Now, Swem Special Collections and libraries nationally are increasingly thinking of community engagement and outreach. Hip hop has been a culture and an art form from the beginning and has always been invested in issues of community.” Often, as Kosanovich finds during his research, ideas that have been perpetuated about hip hop only include modern and generalized interpretations. As Back explained, hip hop is not limited to what we consider gangster rap; there is a whole range of
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styles of music, art, literature and culture that falls under the umbrella of hip hop. “It is really great to see how hip hop can lead you to all these different things,” Kosanovich said. “Normative theory frames hip hop as a dead end, but really it is a beginning. It includes so many cultural aspects, skills and knowledge that we have picked up. The conversation is missing when we think about mainstream representations of hip hop.” Hip hop in modern culture is often used as a pedagogical tool to teach students. Kosanvich hopes that this collection will not only benefit anyone who wants to use it for research, but will also leave a lasting impression on communities. “Rather than saying, ‘here is the knowledge and it’s over’, we’re saying ‘here are these amazing relationships that you can come and investigate and see how they are connected to the College and wider world,” Kosanovich said.
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Dining in college: five quick and easy dorm recipes
Block 50 student shares top recipe suggestions that will keep you alive with 50 meal swipes
Zach Hardy
CONFUSION CORNER COLUMNIST
I’ve been on the Block 50 meal plan for two semesters now, so I only get about three meals a week in the dining hall. Having to cook all my other meals has proved to be a very valuable learning experience for me, as it’s forced me to get creative. Below are a few of my favorite things I’ve cooked for myself. Macaroni and Cheese Of course, we all love some plain old Kraft “Mac and Cheese,” but let’s be honest with ourselves — it hardly constitutes actual real mac and cheese if you make it with powder. This recipe is very easy and much more authentic than its boxed counterpart. 1. Cook one pound of macaroni or similar pasta, drain and set aside.
2. In another pot, stir four tablespoons of butter, two cups of milk (use 2 percent for extra creaminess) and 1/4 cup flour. Once these ingredients are smoothly combined, add two cups of cheddar cheese. Feel free to mix in some swiss, mozzarella or some of your favorite cheese. If you want to make this a complete meal, add a bag of mixed vegetables. 3. Mix in your noodles to your cheese sauce. 4. In a large casserole dish, add half your noodles, sprinkle more cheese over them, and then add the rest. 5. Bake at 375 degrees for about 25 minutes or until the top of your dish starts to brown. Herbed Baked Chicken Breast Baking chicken breasts seems so simple it hardly could be considered a recipe, but sometimes simplicity is best. These go great with fresh vegetables or a baked potato. 1. The morning before you plan on baking, rub herbs on your chicken breasts in your baking pan with a
mixture of black pepper, oregano, parsley, thyme and dill. I also like to add a bit of Italian dressing for an extra zip. 2. Add a small slice of butter on each piece, and then bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes. Flip your chicken in the pan and bake for an additional 25 minutes. Spaghetti Sauce College students stereotypically eat a lot of pasta. I’m no exception; however, I refuse to settle for jarred sauces. Over several batches I’ve come to perfect a fantastic spicy sauce that makes spaghetti anything but boring. 1. Brown one pound of lean ground beef in a large pot. 2. Add three yellow onions — they have much more flavor than white. Add two green peppers, four large tomatoes, two small jalapeno peppers and one whole clove of garlic into the mix. Chop up all these veggies in advance. 3. After your meat and vegetables are adequately cooked, start adding cans of petite diced tomatoes and tomato sauce
in an even ratio until your pot is full. 4. Let this simmer on low heat for 30 minutes to an hour, depending on the size. Add black pepper, garlic powder and onion powder to taste. Freeze whatever you have leftover for super quick dinners later. Omelet Trust me when I say omelets aren’t just for breakfast. Like spaghetti sauce, you can do whatever you want with this recipe to suit your tastes. 1. In a small pan about half the size of a full skillet, cook your omelet-filling mixture with some olive oil. Add pepper and salt to taste. 2. Beat three eggs in a bowl and add a splash of milk. Pour your eggs into the pan once your filling is cooked to your liking, and let them cook without stirring for 30 seconds to a minute. Then comes the hard part: flipping your omelet in order to cook the other side. This takes practice so there’s a good chance you’ll end up with chunky scrambled eggs. 3. Once the other side is cooked,
put it on a plate, sprinkle your favorite cheese on top and fold it in half. Pot Roast This is the only recipe that requires something other than basic pots and pans: the slow-cooker. Most dorm kitchens have one lying around, and if yours doesn’t, you can buy one at Target for less than $50. Trust me, you want to buy one. Preparation and execution for this recipe is painfully easy; it just takes most of the day to cook. The results are mouthwatering. 1. In your slow cooker, add a onepound piece of your favorite meat, be it chicken, London broil or pork tenderloin. Then add two chopped yellow onions, ten or so small red potatoes, a bag of baby carrots and a can of chicken or beef broth. 2. Let it sit on a medium heat for six to seven hours, or until your meat is cooked adequately. Freeze the leftovers you’ll surely have. Zach Hardy is a Confusion Corner Columnist and is considering making himself a green salad.
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*Professors Karin Wulf and Paul Mapp were also represented in The Junto’s bracket.
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Four professors appear on Best American History Book bracket; one wins it all BY MARIE POLICASTRO THE FLAT HAT
And you thought our TWAMP bracket was the TWAMP-iest “March Madness” bracket out there.
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A couple weeks ago, a blog for early American history, The Junto, created a bracket of its own. This bracket, a competition among historical titles, originated as a way to find the best early American history book published since 2000. Considering the College of William and Mary’s own unique role in early American history, it is no surprise that three history professors and one graduate of the College found their way into The Junto’s bracket. Books for the tournament were roughly sorted into different brackets based on the general topic or theme of the book. These brackets consisted of transnational/religion, race/Native American/ gender, race/slavery and political history. Professors Karin Wulf, Paul Mapp and Brett Rushforth, along with Ph.D. graduate Michael Jarvis Ph.D. ’98, represented the College in this unique “March Madness” bracket. Wulf’s book, “Not All Wives: Women of Colonial Philadelphia,” fell during the first round of the tournament to Daniel Richter’s “Facing East From Indian Country: A Native History of Early America.” Mapp lost in the sweet sixteen to his colleague, Rushforth. Rushforth, as a number two seed, lost in an upset to sixth seed Rebecca Anne Goetz in the final four. The last standing connection to the College was Jarvis. Matched up against Rebecca Anne Goetz in the championship round, Jarvis came up
on top, winning the bracket. Jarvis received his Ph.D. from the College in 1998 and is now an associate professor of history at the University of Rochester. Jarvis’s journey through the bracket was nothing short of a Cinderella story. His book, “In the Eye of All Trade,” focuses on 18th-century Bermuda and its relation to the Atlantic as an underrated agent in early American history. Jarvis also delves into the social aspect of the Bermudians of this era. Jarvis has garnered the admiration of Bermudians with his book. “Bermudians are very proud of their history and many of them have read the book,” Jarvis said. Jarvis takes his success in the bracket as a representation of the recent change in how historians approach early America. “It used to be [early American history was] the 13 colonies,” Jarvis said. His book winning the championship matchup is confirmation of a swing toward viewing early American history through the eyes of the Atlantic. At first, Jarvis was skeptical of his chances of succeeding. “I followed it thinking, ‘a little island isn’t going to make it past Jefferson or Baltimore.’ Bermuda has been ‘the little island that could’ and is finally getting its recognition,” Jarvis said. This “March Madness” has initiated conversation among early American historians and provided a little friendly competition. Upon his entrance in the bracket, Rushforth was a little
unsure of what it would bring. “I was skeptical at first, but it seems to have sparked some conversations and introduced people to new work they might not have otherwise engaged,” Rushforth said in an email. Jarvis even said that this bracket has caused him to add a few more books to his summer reading list. While flattering to be among such company, Jarvis said it was nice to have an independent confirmation that his book was being read and taken seriously by his colleagues. Rushforth agreed. “My path through the bracket reminded me of what a privilege it is to be an early Americanist, to be a part of such a vibrant and affirming intellectual community,” Rushforth said in an email. These books are not only receiving accolades by fellow historians, but are also promoting awareness of early American history books in the past 14 years to the general public. The Omohundro Institute of Early American History & Culture at the College is a great proponent of raising such awareness. The Omohundro Institute is the premier producer of early American history literature and research. Both Jarvis’s and Rushforth’s books were published by the Omohundro Institute. The Omohundro Institute, therefore, shares in the success of Jarvis and Rushforth in this competition.
Dance like you’re in a Jane Austen novel
The English Country Dancing Club brings colonial dancing back to city and College BY SKY SPRAYBERRY THE FLAT HAT
When you think of dancing, the image that probably comes to mind is the last overheated, crowded dance party your friends dragged you to. There is a club on campus, however, that offers a chance to try a different kind of dance that you probably have never imagined trying. No, this isn’t the 2014 Twerk Team. The English Country Dancing Club is a blast from the pretty distant past. What exactly is English Country Dancing? When I first heard the name, the Queen line dancing is what popped into my mind. In fact, it is quite the opposite. English Country Dancing is a style of dancing that was popular from about 1650 to 1820. As graduate Amy Stallings ‘06 wrote in her article, “Dance During the Colonial Period” for Encyclopedia Virginia, “dancing served a recreational, social, and political purpose; being a skilled dancer was an indication of good breeding, while balls gave men and women the opportunity to express themselves through their dress, partner, and choice of dance.”
So think more Jane Austen and less “Cotton Eye Joe.” This is the type of dance the people of Colonial Williamsburg would have done on a Saturday night. But this style of dance holds appeal beyond its long history. “I think there’s a sense of tradition and pride in dancing sets that people have danced for hundreds of years, and pride in adding to such a tradition,” Carolyn McKenna ’14 said. This tradition, combined with English Country Dancing’s historical significance, attracts those who are interested in history, dance or both. In addition to having a tie to Colonial Williamsburg, this style of dance is also tied to the College of William and Mary. The club existed a few years ago, but its presence on campus faded until American studies graduate student Jenna Simpson ’07 restarted it in the past couple of years. “I joined an ECD club in the community, the Williamsburg Heritage Dancers, as a way to meet people, and then some friends and I [restarted] the club on campus because we thought it was a fun thing that students should be doing,” Simpson said.
The current club differs from other dance clubs on campus in that it doesn’t usually put on performances, but rather dances for the fun of dancing. “The club is a little different in that it can be as big or as little of a commitment as you want it to be, and that doesn’t make a big difference in your ability to enjoy dancing when you come,” Anthony Batterton ’14 said. Club president Maggie Strolle ’15 welcomed me before the dancing began and told me a little about her experience with English Country Dancing. “It is an informal club, and you don’t need much experience to like the dancing,” Strolle said. While we spoke, seven other dancers gathered in Chesapeake C. As we began, I clumsily followed the lead of my patient partners. They slowly walked me through various dances, like Rakes of Rochester and Jamaica, before turning on the music. Luckily for me, the steps were called out as they were done, allowing dancers to know what steps they should be performing. My mistakes were met with smiles, laughter and a lot of patience. “If you mess up or misstep
it isn’t the end of the world,” Danielle Bauman ’16 said. “We laugh about it.” After a few dances, I was fully engrossed. I was suddenly a character in a Jane Austen novel, minus the pressure to find a suitable mate. The people around me moved with a grace that grinding just can’t offer and with a genuine eagerness that makes one wonder what dancing in the colonies would have been like. “I think the fact that it has such a long heritage is interesting, but what I’ve come to really love about it is the sense of community I get through the dance, and the joy of moving through the figures — sometimes with grace, sometime with exuberance, and sometimes with both,” Simpson said. Even if you are uncoordinated, the English Country Dancing club provides anyone interested in history or socializing an opportunity to rewind the clock and immerse themselves in living history.
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MEN’S TENNIS
Freshmen lead Tribe to Sunday sweep
College blanks Morgan State 7-0, narrowly defeats UM-BC 4-3 earlier BY SOFIA ANDREOLI
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William and Mary swept its doubleheader against UM-Baltimore County and Morgan State Sunday, continuing a dominant stretch of recent play. Against UM-BC, the Tribe won 4-3. Later that day, Morgan State left scoreless, with the College winning 7-0. “Our doubles carried us again. I feel really good about getting the doubles point. Obviously in a 4-3 match we may have lost the whole match,” head coach Peter Daub said. “In doubles we’ve been aggressive and we came out that way today even though we didn’t have [senior Ben] Guthrie. Our singles — we had good performances pretty much up and down the line. It was good to see [senior Ben] Hoogland even though he went down at the tiebreaker. He played well. I feel good about the match and we haven’t really had a lot of outdoor matches so it’s a good thing we’re out here.” In the doubles competition, juniors Aaron Chaffee and Will Juggins won their sets in the top spot. Freshman Addison Appleby won his singles match in the third spot alongside fifth and sixth spot wins from freshman Damon Niquet and senior John Banks, respectively. Against UMBC’s Justin Carter, Hoogland entered into a tiebreaker set in the No. 1 spot, where he fell short by a few points. “We took the doubles play which was big for us. It was pretty close; I thought we played very well,” Hoogland said. “We got the job done pretty quickly and both players were very good. Singles … I thought we played very well. The positions where we were better we really took advantage of.”
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Freshmen Addison Appleby and Damon Niquet won in straight sets in each of their three combined singles matches Sunday. They won 8-1 as a doubles team against UMBC in the second match.
While Carter had a powerful serve, Hoogland was accurate and had more control. Carter won his first set, but Hoogland managed to win the second. In the tiebreaker, Carter came back and ended up winning 10-3. “He [was] very quick on the court,” Hoogland said of Carter. “He had a great backhand, which is pretty unusual. Usually people are better with the forehand. He was very aggressive. Second set — I was able to take a little bit more time away from him and make him miss a little bit, but … he could hit the ball.” Against Morgan State in the doubles
competition, every Tribe position won their respective sets. In the No. 1 spot, Chaffee and Juggins won 8-5. At No. 3, junior Zach Braig and redshirt freshman Austin Davidow finished their set without any points scored on them, winning 8-0. In singles, the Tribe continued where doubles left off: every athlete of the Tribe won their sets. Sophomore Scott Huang also enjoyed no points scored against him, and won both his sets 6-0. Braig followed closely, winning both his sets 6-1. The College plays Old Dominion Saturday, April 12 to finish the regular season in Norfolk, Va.
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JMU routs Tribe in second
Fast start evaporates against strong Dukes offense BY SUMNER HIGGENBOTHAM FLAT HAT STAFF WRITER The conference opener against James Madison (7-5) offered William and Mary (29) the chance to turn a difficult season into a successful one through Colonial Athletic Association play. The Dukes had other plans, however, sealing an 18-11 victory with a dominant 8-0 run late in the second half. In what has become a trend, the College started strong with an early 2-0 lead in the first three minutes of the game. Unassisted goals by junior midfielders Ellen Shaffrey and Amanda Johnson fueled the run. Unfortunately, despite the initial success, the Dukes stormed back with a 4-0 run just two minutes later. James Madison didn’t lose the lead through the rest of the game. The Tribe ended the half on a positive note, with two goals by junior attack Alexi Farmakis, narrowing the Dukes’ lead to 10-6. The Dukes held slight advantages in several categories: 8-7 in turnovers, 9-6 in groundballs and 14-11
in shots. Despite the statistics, the College continued to find success off the draw and created an 11-7 lead in draw controls. While James Madison outplayed the College in the first half, the game was far from over. However, an all too familiar weakness proved to be the Tribe’s Achilles’ heel yet again — shot placement. The Dukes’ goalkeeper Schylar Healy made an incredible 11 saves against the Tribe’s attack. Healy has kept the Dukes competitive in previous games, managing 14 saves in a 12-10 loss against Virginia March 19. The Tribe’s inability to put shots away against previous opponents such as Virginia Tech or Albany suggests the offense hasn’t improved its shot placement in recent weeks. After senior midfielder Jenna Dougherty’s goal off junior Alexi Farmakis’ assist early in the second half narrowed the margin to 10-7, Healy’s performance in the net contributed to an 8-0 Dukes run over the next twenty minutes. Long scoreless streaks continue
to be a concern, although the Tribe’s advantages in draw controls and penalties (18-25) helped mitigate the Dukes’ time of possession. Although the scoreboard would indicate otherwise, the College improved significantly in the turnover battle and forced six while only committing two in the second half. Even though a win was well out of reach, the Tribe showed its resiliency with a 4-0 run of its own to close the game with two goals by junior attack Kaleigh Noon and one from Shaffrey, as well as sophomore midfielder Campbell Collier’s first of the season as time expired. The College is now 32-30-1 against James Madison all-time, with the Dukes having won the last seven meetings. Saturday’s game was the CAA opener for both teams. William and Mary will face CAA-opponent Towson (7-6, 2-1 CAA) April 11 on the road. Just 48 hours later, the College plays another conference game at Delaware (9-4, 2-1 CAA) April 13.
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Four of the College’s attackers recorded two goals, but it was not enough against James Madison’s high-powered offense.
WOMEN’S TENNIS TEAM’S WEEKEND MATCHES CANCELED The women’s tennis team canceled its weekend matchups in Louisville, Ky. due to inclement weather int he Midwest. The College was scheduled to face No. 49 Louisville Friday and No. 19 Tulsa Saturday. Reeling from several injuries, the mishap could prove advantageous for the Tribe. Senior Maria Belaya and Sophomore Leeza Nemchinov are currently playing through nagging injuries, while senior Jeltje Loomans is out for the season. The team currently has a 3-13 record, including 1-1 in Colonial Athletic Association play. The Tribe will seek to snap its six-game losing streak Sunday against Virginia Commonwealth. — Flat Hat Sports Editor Jack Powers
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TRACK AND FIELD: THE 49th ANNUAL COLONIAL RELAYS
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Junior Emily Stites and senior Elaina Balouris competed in the 5,000-meter race Friday night at Zable Stadium, an event in the 49th annual Colonial Relays. Balouris would go on to outstep Stites at the finish, as both crossed in under 16 minutes.
Balouris, Stites highlight Tribe’s performance Men’s program finishes tied for ninth while women take fourth overall at annual meet BY JACK POWERS FLAT HAT SPORTS EDITOR A springtime tradition since 1965, the 49th Annual Colonial Relays showcased hundreds of athletes from over 50 schools at Zable Stadium and the Stimson Throwing Events Area Thursday, Friday and Saturday. William and Mary finished fourth (57 points) in the women’s competition and tied for ninth (42 points) in the men’s competition. Rutgers’ women (111 points) and Bucknell’s men (101.2) left Saturday night with the overall titles. “The competition this year was even bigger than last year,” Director Stephen Walsh said. “We had more teams, and we had a lot of quality teams. A lot of bigtime schools came down, and we held our own against them.” Senior Elaina Balouris and sophomore Emily Stites provided one of the most memorable races in recent Colonial Relays history Friday night. Running neck-and-neck throughout the entire 5,000-meter race, Balouris and Stites came into the final stretch in a dead heat. The teammates dashed to the finish after grinding through 12 laps of the track. Balouris barely edged out Stites over the final half-mile to win the race with a time of 15 minutes and 56 seconds, getting to
the line just inches ahead of Stites, who finished with a time of 15:57.04. “Once again, they went out and got the job done,” Walsh said. “The game plan was to go out in 5:05, that’s what they did. They got in on the pace, ran sub-16, and that would definitely qualify them for the NCAA Championships. They’re in a heavy training load right now, because we’re really looking toward June with them. So with them running tired it’s not easy to do, but they definitely responded well.” Walsh was quick to point out that although Balouris and Stites’ finish was dramatic, the two teammates’ relationship is marked with mutual respect and pride for each other’s achievements. “They’re competitive, but they both want each other to run well,” Walsh said. “They’ve shined in different areas, and they’ve both had a lot of success. They both work well together, and they’ve really had a lot of success over the past two years because of that.” The Tribe men and women earned the majority of their points Friday night with the long-distance track events. Balouris and Stites’ combined 18-point haul in the 5,000 meters punctuated their team’s 39 points from Friday. On the men’s side, sophomore Ryan Gousse won the
3,000-meter steeplechase with a lifetimebest time of 9:04.20, contributing to the men’s 31 points Friday. “Gousse in the steeple with a 9:04 … that’s almost a 20-second personal record in the steeple, so it’s a big jump for him,” Walsh said. The College’s 1500-meter team of sophomore Meghan McGovern, freshman Molly Applegate, sophomore Erica Amatori and junior Carolyn Hennessey captured their team’s sole win Saturday. The team finished with a time of 18:52.34, the 16th-fastest time in school history. The men’s 1500 relay of sophomore Nathan Thomas, senior David Gunnerson, sophomore Jacob Sears and freshman Trevor Sleight finished the race in 16:05.97, good for fourth overall. Senior Taylor Frenia provided a huge boost to the Tribe’s score over the weekend while recording three personalbests. Frenia captured the title in the shot put Friday with a put of 16.81 meters, longest in school history since 1983 and just five inches away from a school record. Frenia also finished fourth in the hammer earlier that day with a throw of 50.01 meters. Frenia finished fifth in the discus with a throw of 46.61 meters Saturday. All told, Frenia contributed 19 points to the College’s total.
After the meet, assistant coach Dan Stimson was inaugurated into the William and Mary Hall of Fame. Stimson served as the Director of Track and Field for 25 years before stepping down in 2011 to become an assistant coach for the
Tribe’s throwers. Stimson’s teams won 25 Colonial Athletic Association titles during his time as director. The College’s program will travel to the Mason Spring Invitational in Fairfax, Va. Saturday.
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Sophomore Ryan Gousse won the 3,000-meter steeplechase in an IC4A-qualifying time Friday.
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College drops game one before taking three-game series Three-game skid swapped for two-game streak thanks to offensive resurgence as Tribe hosts CAA-foe UNC-W BY CHRIS WEBER FLAT HAT SPORTS EDITOR What began as a mid-week slump quickly threatened a Colonial Athletic Association series, as visiting UNC-Wilmington left Plumeri Park with an 8-2 win Friday. William and Mary had previously dropped decisions to Richmond and Old Dominion Tuesday and Wednesday. Saturday and Sunday marked a pair of wins, however, as the College snapped a three-game skid and opened up a two-game streak. The College (2010, 4-1 CAA) topped UNC-W (14-16, 2-3 CAA) 14-2 Saturday before taking the series with a decisive 10-2 win Sunday. “I was really impressed with our resiliency this weekend,” head coach Brian Murphy told Tribe Athletics. “We came in after a couple of lackluster games mid-week. We lost on Friday and were still able to beat a really good team in a weekend series, so I was really impressed team-wide with our resilience, our competitiveness.” The Seahawks sent ace Matt Batts to the mound Friday. Over eight innings, Batts allowed just one
run on four hits, registering 12 strikeouts alongside two walks. Batts achieved what many pitchers have failed to failed to do throughout the season — quieting a Tribe offense that ranks in the top echelon of National Collegiate Athletic Association programs. “He went through what we think is a pretty good lineup,” Murphy told Tribe Athletics. “Obviously, we’ve been swinging the bats pretty well … a lot of the credit goes to him for sure.” Junior left-handed pitcher Jason Inghram lasted just over six innings in a rough outing. Murphy Inghram was roughed up to the tune of six runs (five earned) on six hits despite seven strikeouts. The Seahawks jumped to a six-run lead after seven innings en route to the 8-2 decision. With the loss, the College needed to win both weekend games to claim the series. Saturday rejuvenated the Tribe’s offense, however. The College managed 14 runs on 12 hits in the 14-2 win. Sophomore catcher Ryan Hissey
provided a large portion of the production, recording two runs on three hits. Hissey led the team with a game-high five runs batted in. Despite the improved plate performances, Murphy pointed to senior right-handed pitcher John Sheehan as key to the skid-snapping decision. “This was a really good win for us to get back on track. I thought it started with John Sheehan, who was outstanding and allowed us to settle into the game,” Murphy told Tribe Athletics. “John was terrific — he had all three pitches going, he was getting some swings and misses with his change up and was able to throw his breaking ball for strikes and obviously had fastball command.” Sheehan impressed over seven innings that saw eight strikeouts alongside seven hits and two earned runs. With the decision, Sheehan improves to 3-2 on the season. Having split the first two games, the College and the Seahawks approached Sunday with the series on the line. Neither program had a pitcher that lasted longer than six innings, as the College rolled through three pitchers. The Seahawks called on five pitchers, four in relief.
Sophomore right-handed pitcher Mitchell Aker quickly gave way to fellow sophomore right-handed pitcher Joseph Gaouette after giving up two runs in nearly three innings of action. Senior right-handed closer Kevin Casey, who splits time between the infield and mound, came in to secure the 10-2 win in the ninth inning. While pitching performances were spotty, the offense continued where it left off Saturday. All told, the College accrued 10 runs on 11 hits. The game marked the 12th time the program has recorded ten or more runs this season. “We were able to extend some innings, tack on some runs. … It was a pretty good offensive performance,” Murphy told Tribe Athletics. Junior right fielder Nick Thompson led the team with a home run, three runs batted in and four runs scored. Senior first baseman Kevin Nutter, junior left fielder Michael Katz and sophomore catcher Charley Gould each chipped in a pair of hits. The College looks to avoid another mid-week slump as it faces Virginia Military Institute at 6 p.m. Tuesday before hosting Norfolk State Wednesday. First pitch is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday.